Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, CompleteVarious
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, Complete
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English wit and humor -- Periodicals
The three first are all of the coal-sackian cut, being, in fact, elegant
elongated pillow-cases, with two diminutive bolsters, which are to be
filled with arms instead of feathers. They are singularly adapted for
concealing the fall in the back, and displaying to the greatest
advantage those unassuming castors designated Jerrys, which have so
successfully rivalled those silky impostors known to the world as
Side view of a man with a broad-brimmed hat. THIS (S)TILEFOUR-AND-NINE.
The box-coat has, of late years, been denuded of its layers of capes,
and is now cut for the sole purpose, apparently, of supporting
perpendicular rows of wooden platters or mother-of-pearl counters, each
of which would be nearly large enough for the top of a ladys work-
table. Mackintosh-coats have, in some measure, superseded the box-coat;
but, like carters smock-frocks, they are all the creations of
speculative minds, having the great advantage of keeping out the water,
whilst they assist you in becoming saturated with perspiration. We
strongly suspect their acquaintance with India-rubber; they seem to us
to be a preparation of English rheumatism, having rather more of the
catarrh than caoutchouc in their composition. Everybody knows the
affinity of India-rubber to black-lead; but when made into a Mackintosh,
you may substitute the lum for the plumbago.
We never see a fellow in a seal-skin cap, and one of these waterproof
pudding-bags, but we fancy he would make an excellent model for
A bearded man. THE FIGURE-HEAD OF A CONVICT SHIP.
The ornaments and pathology will next command our attention.
A friend insulted us the other day with the following:Billy Black
supposes Sam Rogers wears a tightly-laced boddice. Why is it like one of
Miltons heroes? Seeing we gave it up, he repliedBecause Sams-on-
agony-stays.(Samson Agonistes.)
[pg 99] THE GOLDEN-SQUARE REVOLUTION. [BY EXPRESS.] This morning, at an
early hour, we were thrown into the greatest consternation by a column
of boys, who poured in upon us from the northern entrance, and, taking
up their-station near the pump, we expected the worst.
8 oclock.The worst has not yet happened. An inhabitant has entered the
square-garden, and planted himself at the back of the statue; but
everything is in STATUE QUO.
5 minutes past 8.The boys are still there. The square-keeper is nowhere
to be found.
10 minutes past 8.The insurgents have, some of them, mounted on the
fire-escape. The square-keeper has been seen. He is sneaking round the
corner, and resolutely refuses to come nearer.
¼ past 8.A deputation has waited on the square-keeper. It is expected
that he will resign.
20 minutes past 8.The square-keeper refuses to resign.
22 minutes past 8.The square-keeper has resigned.
25 minutes past 8.The boys have gone home.
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