Genre:

Illustration, Satire; Reportage, Spoof

Relevant illustrations:

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Illustrators:

McC, pseud.  [William McConnell] *

Subjects:

Zoology, Monstrosities, Politics, Government, Political Economy, Agriculture

    Describes a sighting by 'One of our Foreign Correspondents' of the 'Protectionist Sea-Serpent' which was attacked by 'a native, named Jack Russell' (i.e. Lord John Russell, the Prime Minister), 'the mate of the Free-Trader', Richard Cobden, and other members of the boat crew. The illustration shows a sea-serpent, with John Bull's head and a body marked 'Protection', in pursuit of 'The [Agricultural] League' ship, at whose stern John Russell sits.