Progressive reform in the franchise, of which manhood suffrage should be the acknowledged and not far distant end, equal electoral districts, ballot, tenant right for England as well as Ireland, reduction of the standing army till there should be no standing army to reduce, utter disregard of all political movements in Europe, an almost idolatrous admiration for all political movements in America, free trade in everything except malt, and an absolute extinction of a State Church,--these were among the principal articles in Mr.Turnbull's political catalogue.

And I think that when once he had learned the art of arranging his words as he stood upon his legs, and had so mastered his voice as to have obtained the ear of the House, the work of his life was not difficult.

Having nothing to construct, he could always deal with generalities.

Being free from responsibility, he was not called upon either to study details or to master even great facts.

It was his business to inveigh against existing evils, and perhaps there is no easier business when once the privilege of an audience has been attained.