Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 20, September 4, 1858
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Stephen H. Branch's Alligator, Vol. 1 no. 20, September 4, 1858
New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government
The ALLIGATOR, feeling himself some pumpkins, on Sunday last, ventured
upon an excursion to the Jarsies, as much from a desire to have
universal absolution by a pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Quietus, as
from a longing to fraternize with the gallant Zouave, so particularly
enamored with the “blunt.” Basking in the smiles, literal and liquid, of
the Hotel Napoleon, and, sunned by the presence of the fair hostess, the
Alligator was enwrapt in a pleasant revery, much after the owl-like
manner, in which the sedate and philosophical Peter Cooper presides over
a reform convention. But his repose was broken by learning the
astounding fact that the Jersies, and especially Hoboken, was in a state
of political insurrection, and that for the moment the authority of
James Buchanan, President of these United States, was despised,
contemned and absolutely denounced,—and even one rebel, unconscious of
the Alligator’s presence, absolutely expressed a fervent desire to punch
that dignitary’s venerable head. It seems from all that we can glean,
that the Executive of this Republic, feeling the salvation of the
country to depend upon the electors of Hoboken and the parts
circumjacent, directed the renomination of the representative in
Congress, at present representing that district. This, it seems, was too
much for Jersey patience, exhausted as it is from passive submission to
the tyranny of Camden and Amboy; and, therefore, Hoboken has raised the
standard of revolt in the person of a learned judge, who is to mount the
stump to vindicate the honor of Jersey, and perhaps of its lightning.
How the unterrified democracy will survive this disaffection, we are at
a loss to imagine—for the loss of Hoboken, which familiarly styles
itself our sister city, and a very infant of a sister at that, must be a
bitter pill to an Administration in a tight place. One hope only is
left. Cannot the President induce John McKeon to reduce the rebellious
people to a perpetual slumber by one of his soporific orations; and even
should this fail, perchance Mr. Justice Whitley might be induced to talk
to them for half an hour. We are convinced that the people of Jersey
would do anything rather than submit to this final calamity.
To Our Readers.
During the past few weeks, it has been currently reported in some
quarters, that D. W. JOBSON, Esq., is now conducting the _Alligator_.
That is not so. Mr. JOBSON never had—has not now, and, for aught we know
at present, never will have anything to do with the _Alligator_.
Answers to Correspondents.
“VAN.”—Your communication will appear in our next issue, it being
received too late to be of use for the moment.
THE ALLIGATOR.
New York, Saturday, September 4, 1858.
More Advice to Mr. Barnard.
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