The Mysteries of London, Vol. IV — page 382: what you’re looking at

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‘ ! | ryt ti ra | ee A Haig me j i IN eh dy a i i HEN Vie | iy Me Hg 4 ' —S——. 4] ill | I if Ao. ky a = be < . * ry cane w re dle) 5 -. oa ? iio -aiity und suupheimy of Republicanism > and the country thercfore expects from the patriotisin of the nobles a ready concession of these invidious distinctions,—distinctions which are nothing more nor less than tho relics of feudal barbarism. For my part, I cheerfully undertake to sct tho example, if example bo indeed required to induce men to the performance of their duty. With this dotermina- tion I have come before you to-day,—not as tho Grand Duke of Castelcicala—not as a Sovereipn- Prince,~—but as the First Magistrate of tho State, retaining only that military rank which I have won upon the fields of victory. From this moment, thon, you may know me, and I wish to bo known only, as General Markham; and this same abnega- tion of title I proclaim on the part of my beloved wife, my revered mother-in-law, and tho rest of the Royal Family.” Daring several parts of his speech, Ricardo had been frequontly interrupted by outbursts of enthu- siastic cheering : but when he reached this solemn and important climax, the whole assembly rose and qrected him with the most joyous shouts—tho most No.100* —Mysrenres or Lonpon. eee i hi rr rr cr tt gg cr el te tres Lt rec rtm THE 3IYSTERIES OF LONDON. 377 fervent applause that evor expressed the unfeignoa admiration of a generous patriotism. Tho ladies in tho galleries absolutely wopt in the excitement of their feolings: for never—never was seen so sublimo aspcectacio as this of a mighty Prince easting his crown, his sceptre, and his titles at the feet of the Goddess of Liberty! “T accept with ineffable pleasure this demonstra- tion of approval,” resumed Ricardo, after a long pause; “and it gare mo unspeakable delight to behold the Pcors themselves joining as enthusiasti- eally as the rest in thoso ovidences of assent. Whon all titles aro sbolished, save those whieh properly and necessarily belong to the various grades of naval and military rank, the vanity attending upon the pride of birth will porish through a deserved inanition, and emulation will point to the only true aristocracy,—namely, that of VinTUE and of MIND. Tho Ministers will accordingly propose to you such measures aS may tend effectually to establish Re- publican Institutions in this State. They will re- commend the abolition of the Upper House, and the retention only of the Chamber of Deputies. (C(O) (C DOO <S LL (SO)