AT Manchester, on September 18, 1838, an Association called the “Anti-Corn-Law League” was formed, having for its object the abolition of the duties on the importation of corn, avowedly to cheapen the food of the people. The principal agitators were Richard Cobden, John Bright, Charles Villiers, etc., and by holding meetings all over the country, lecturing, and distributing handbills and ballads, the Corn Importation Bill was eventually passed, June 26, 1846, when, there being no further occasion for its existence, the League was dissolved. Cobden was richly rewarded for his efforts, as a national subscription was raised for him, which realized nearly £80,000. [Illustration] _A NEW ALPHABETICAL SONG ON THE CORN LAW BILL._ GOOD people draw near as you pass along, And listen awhile to my alphabetical song. A. is Prince Albert once buxsom and keen, Who from Jermany came and got spliced to the Queen. _Chorus._ For their all a spinning their cause in triumph springing, And the poor man he is a singing since the Corn bill is repailed. B. Stands for Smith O Brien, he an Irishman so true, He hammered at Coersion till he beat them black and blue. When he got out of prison that bill he did oppose, With the fright he gave old welington, he fell and broke his nose. C. is brave cobden one night it is said, Threw a quarter Loaf at old Buckinghams hed, Concerning the Corn laws he laid it down strong, And he spun out yarn seventeen hour long. D. for the duncomb who helpt the plan, To give full and plenty to each true the land. E. Stands for Evans who would Starve us again, Because he beat 40 thousand old woman in Spain. F. Stands for ferrand a protectiones Tool, He spoke seven hours and raved like a fool; G. Stands for graham who early and late, Breaking seals at the post office a repealer for to take. H. is old hume he is clever do you see, He subtracted 2 from 1 and got the corn duty free; I. is bob Inglis against free trade Blue and blast, He was seven hours in the stericks when the corn bill did pass. J. Stands for jerry who spoke till he was hoarse, In the middle of the fight his fair daughter he lost; She followed a soldier, and off she went slap, With gun and a nap-sack slung over her back. K. is for Kelly, he kept up the jaw, Till he got the corn Free and brought into law; L. Stands for lindhurst with his Brushes, Paints and Pots, Guess how he was born or how that he was got. M. Is Lord Morpeth who nobly fought, Each night in succession for the corn law; N. is old nosey who opposes him its true, For to loose 15 thousands he is quite in the blues.