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12 See the 'fell unity of purpose' now With which Obstructives plunge into the row ! 'Factious Minorities,' we used to sigh— 'Factious Majorities!' is now the cry. 'Votes—ninety-two'—no combination here: 'Votes—ninety-three'—conspiracy, 'tis clear ! You urge '&apos;Tis but a unit.' I reply That in that unit lurks their 'unity.' Our voters often bolt, and often baulk us, But then they never, never go to caucus! Our voters can't forget the maxim famous &apos;Semel electum semper eligamus&apos;; They never can be worked into a ferment By visionary promise of preferment, Nor taught, by hints of 'Paradise ' beguiled, To whisper 'C for Chairman' like a child !