DOI issue:
January 9, 1858
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Januaky y, 1 858.]
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
19
oower, in the relaxation they will have in the snapping of their
mf or* further particulars, and terms as to the division of the Swag,
called otherwise the Profits, apply (after nightfall) to the Honorary
Secretaries, Archibald M'Flitter and Benjamin Bolt, Esquires,
Temporary Offices, Hook'em Court, Snivey Street.
N.B. Vivat Regina ! No Money Returned ! !
THE MONEY PANIC IN MUDDLEBUBG SQUARE.
We have to report another stoppage which took place early yester-
day morning. The House known as Grogrum's, and which was of
high standing (on the south side), closed its doors at Nine precisely,
up to which moment, public confidence had remained unshaken. The
capital furniture which Grogrum brought in from DuJwich in a light
spring van, only an hour or so before the house stopped payment, was
considerable, and the managing men who had the carrying in of the
sideboards, were perfectly upright, as was also the Piano by Peachey.
The books were all carefully balanced as they were carried up-stairs.
The first indication of anything wrong, was given by Van Porter and
Co. in green-baize aprons and carpet caps, demanding payment and
being desired to call again to-morrow.
It is rumoured that the immediate cause of Grogrum's suspension,
was the departure of Grogrum and Son for 'Change, taking with them
inadvertently the key of the cellaret, where a balance of petty cash had
been carefully locked up, more than sufficient to meet the current
liabilities of the house.
At 10'50 Grogrum's embarrassments were augmented by Hansom's
agent setting up a claim on account of young William, whom Tickle-
top and Whipem had forwarded per patent safety for the Easter
Vacation, and which is loosely entered in Grogrum's balance sheet as
" Bill's returned dishonoured, noted by Hansom." The Insolvency of
young William had long been notorious in the establishment of
Tickletop and Whipem, where he kept his books. Hansom's agent
becoming clamorous for payment, Erances, a partner in Grogrum's
house and one of the firmest of the Eirm, had an interview with
Square Beadle, with a view to obtaining advances and discharging
the outstanding creditors—Hansom, Van Porter and Co. The
negociation, however, led to no satisfactory result, Square Beadle
being under liabilities for Boys, and having therefore to meet heavy
| Advertisement. J
O THE EMB A BRASSED.— A Gen-
tleman of varied mercantile acquirements,
an experienced book-keeper and practical
Cashier, and having long been placed in situ-
ations of great trust, is open to an Engage-
ment in no matter what capacity, provided
only that his salary be proportioned to the
dirtiness of the work which is required of
him. Having for some years been employed
as Confidential Clerk in the counting-bouses
of a number of the most shaky firms in Lon-
don, he has acquired a perfect knowledge of
the principles of tra'iingunder false pretences;
and is well acquainted with the means which
are employed by business men to keep "con-
cerns " afloat when they are plainly sinking.
From loner and varied practice he is well versed
in the methods of creating and maintaining
a fictitious show of credit, and of supplying
substitutes for capital to firms that find
themselves without it. He can write a good
haud, and is not less an adept in imitating
signatures, than expert in devising how to
turn them to advantage. With the System of
Accommodation Bills he is thoroughly ac-
quainted in all its varied branches, and has
no objection either to accept, draw, or endorse,
at a moderate per-centage, and to any requi- runs on his Own house.
site amount. He is also gifted with consider-) The following statement will show that Grogrum's difficulties are
merely temporary, and that there is no foundation for the report of the
house being otherwise than a stable one :—
able inventive talent, and can supply fictitious
names and spurious addresses, of'the showiest
description, and at the shortest notice. In
cases of emergency he is willing to imper-
sonate deceased or absent parties, or to attend
appointments and officiate in character as
referee or surety, or in any manner to facilitate whatever means may be adopted
by a smart and enterprising trader to provide himself with funds, and restore his
failing credit. In fact, without wishing to brag, the advertiser may assert, without
much fear of contradiction, that he is as thoroughly well up to all the tricks of
trade as any man in England, or even out of it; and in matters of finance he will
back himself to go as far due North as any over-speculator in North Britain or
America.
As the Advertiser entertains a most decided objection to travel (in a Colonial
direction and at the Government expense), he begs to state that where he is engaged
in any woi'k that may bring him into trouble, he expects a special bonus in addition
to his salary as compensation for the risk. He is willing to make himself generally
useful, and to do whatever dirty work may in reason be required of him ; and he
lias abundant vouchers to attest that his fidelity (when duly paid fur) may be most
thoroughly relied on: but in cases where detection might occasion him not only
personal discomfort, but public loss of character, he insists on an equivalent in
money for the risk ; and he will only take in hand these hazardous transactions
upon the terms of pocketing a balf-share of the swag, called otherwise the profits.
From long experience in houses of the worst commercial character, having been
employed by some of the most thoroughly unprincipled principals in London, the
Advertiser has completely lost that squeamishness of conscience with which he was
by nature, and in greener years, afflicted : and whatever dirty work may be entrusted
to his hands, there need be no fear that his scruples will prevent his doing it. If
any doubts be felt as to whether he be trustworthy, he can furnish the best refe-
rences as to this important point. He need not hesitate to state that, in spite of all
temptations, his honour has been kept in an unblemished spotless state ; and he
has vouchers to attest that where inducements have been held out to make him
blow the gaff, he has never once betrayed the least propensity to peach. At the
same time he should state, to prevent misunderstanding, that on each of the occa-
sions on which he has proved faithful, the seal upon his lips has borne the impress
of the Mint. Even among thieves honour must be paid for ; so whenever his em-
ployers require him to be mnm, and keep a matter dark, to ensure its holding good
the gag must be a golden one.
Address, stating terms and nature of the business, to Nudus Veritas, Esquire,
care of Mr. Cadger, 27, Scamp Street, Seven Dials. N.B. Parties wishing for an
Interview will please call after dark.
ANYTHING BUT TRANSPORTING.
A Paper, describing the fog in Paris, says, " It was so thick you
might have fancied yourself on the banks of the Thames." It must
have been a most magical fog to have caused this transformation—and
supposing it did have the effect described, we cannot envy the poor
Parisians being transported from the banks of their Seine with its
magnificent quays to the banks of such a filthy open sewer as the
Thames. To be on the edge of that pestiferous river must be bad
enough at any time, but to be perched there in the middle of a dense
fog must add considerably to the danger as well as the unpleasantness.
The fog, however, might have the one beneficial effect of hiding from
their eyes, if not their noses, the immense pool of floating filth below—
and so we should be happily spared the humiliation of the French
witnessing with disgust and astonishment the almost incredible fact of
the wealthiest city in the world possessing what is, without nasal
exception, the nastiest, worst-managed river in the world!
ASSETS.
Capital furniture, say . . £450 0 0
Cash in Cellaret (not imme-
diately available) . . 0 17 6
£450 17 6
liabilities.
Van Porter & Co. (unsecured) £0 13 6
Hansom, partially secured
by Bill's—Bat ou Roof
(good), Kite on ditto
(doubtful) . . .020
Milk, on Tally (account not
closed) . . . . 0 0 1}
Balance carried down 450 1 10i
£450 17 6
Balance of Assets after all
liabilities paid . . £450 1 10.^
Since writing the above, we learn that Grogrum and Son resumed
payment at 3'30 yesterday, on their return from 'Change, when all
their engagements to Van Porter and Co. were satisfactorily
adjusted. Hansom stood out for some time, but eventually came in
with the other creditors, and having delivered up his Securities, had
his claim liquidated in the passage.
A EEW CONTINENTAL PORTRAITS.
The Russians are such clever imitators, that they even imitate the
faults and vices of other countries. The folly of London or Paris one
year is the rage of St. Petersburg the next.
Germany is both old and young at the same time—it has the head of
an old man, and the legs of a young one. The latter are always eager
to rush forwards, and the former won't let them. The consequence is,
the old and young elements of Germany are always running counter to
one another.
A Belgian is the faithfal pendant d'un Franfais. They are so exactly
like, that put side by side into a case, the two would form a capital
stereoscopic portrait of a Frenchman.
France for many years was nothing better than a Harlequin's jacket,
where each party, looking only at his own colour, was apt to think it
the predominant one. At present, the imperial colour is in the
ascendant—the Orleanists and Legitimists are still disputing about
their colours—whilst the Republicans console themselves by saying
that not one of their colours was a patch upon theirs, the old Tricolor.
Turf Decency.
Mr. Punch observes, with displeasure, that one of the norses in the
betting for the Chester Cup has been called Good Friday. Whether
the so-naming the animal was in consequence of its being foaled on
that day, or whether the owner intended a miserable joke, to the
effect that he had now got a Fast horse, Mr. P. neither knows nor
cares, but the turf heathens had better look elsewhere than in the
Prayer-Book for christening hints. Is the Newgate Calendar exhausted ?
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
19
oower, in the relaxation they will have in the snapping of their
mf or* further particulars, and terms as to the division of the Swag,
called otherwise the Profits, apply (after nightfall) to the Honorary
Secretaries, Archibald M'Flitter and Benjamin Bolt, Esquires,
Temporary Offices, Hook'em Court, Snivey Street.
N.B. Vivat Regina ! No Money Returned ! !
THE MONEY PANIC IN MUDDLEBUBG SQUARE.
We have to report another stoppage which took place early yester-
day morning. The House known as Grogrum's, and which was of
high standing (on the south side), closed its doors at Nine precisely,
up to which moment, public confidence had remained unshaken. The
capital furniture which Grogrum brought in from DuJwich in a light
spring van, only an hour or so before the house stopped payment, was
considerable, and the managing men who had the carrying in of the
sideboards, were perfectly upright, as was also the Piano by Peachey.
The books were all carefully balanced as they were carried up-stairs.
The first indication of anything wrong, was given by Van Porter and
Co. in green-baize aprons and carpet caps, demanding payment and
being desired to call again to-morrow.
It is rumoured that the immediate cause of Grogrum's suspension,
was the departure of Grogrum and Son for 'Change, taking with them
inadvertently the key of the cellaret, where a balance of petty cash had
been carefully locked up, more than sufficient to meet the current
liabilities of the house.
At 10'50 Grogrum's embarrassments were augmented by Hansom's
agent setting up a claim on account of young William, whom Tickle-
top and Whipem had forwarded per patent safety for the Easter
Vacation, and which is loosely entered in Grogrum's balance sheet as
" Bill's returned dishonoured, noted by Hansom." The Insolvency of
young William had long been notorious in the establishment of
Tickletop and Whipem, where he kept his books. Hansom's agent
becoming clamorous for payment, Erances, a partner in Grogrum's
house and one of the firmest of the Eirm, had an interview with
Square Beadle, with a view to obtaining advances and discharging
the outstanding creditors—Hansom, Van Porter and Co. The
negociation, however, led to no satisfactory result, Square Beadle
being under liabilities for Boys, and having therefore to meet heavy
| Advertisement. J
O THE EMB A BRASSED.— A Gen-
tleman of varied mercantile acquirements,
an experienced book-keeper and practical
Cashier, and having long been placed in situ-
ations of great trust, is open to an Engage-
ment in no matter what capacity, provided
only that his salary be proportioned to the
dirtiness of the work which is required of
him. Having for some years been employed
as Confidential Clerk in the counting-bouses
of a number of the most shaky firms in Lon-
don, he has acquired a perfect knowledge of
the principles of tra'iingunder false pretences;
and is well acquainted with the means which
are employed by business men to keep "con-
cerns " afloat when they are plainly sinking.
From loner and varied practice he is well versed
in the methods of creating and maintaining
a fictitious show of credit, and of supplying
substitutes for capital to firms that find
themselves without it. He can write a good
haud, and is not less an adept in imitating
signatures, than expert in devising how to
turn them to advantage. With the System of
Accommodation Bills he is thoroughly ac-
quainted in all its varied branches, and has
no objection either to accept, draw, or endorse,
at a moderate per-centage, and to any requi- runs on his Own house.
site amount. He is also gifted with consider-) The following statement will show that Grogrum's difficulties are
merely temporary, and that there is no foundation for the report of the
house being otherwise than a stable one :—
able inventive talent, and can supply fictitious
names and spurious addresses, of'the showiest
description, and at the shortest notice. In
cases of emergency he is willing to imper-
sonate deceased or absent parties, or to attend
appointments and officiate in character as
referee or surety, or in any manner to facilitate whatever means may be adopted
by a smart and enterprising trader to provide himself with funds, and restore his
failing credit. In fact, without wishing to brag, the advertiser may assert, without
much fear of contradiction, that he is as thoroughly well up to all the tricks of
trade as any man in England, or even out of it; and in matters of finance he will
back himself to go as far due North as any over-speculator in North Britain or
America.
As the Advertiser entertains a most decided objection to travel (in a Colonial
direction and at the Government expense), he begs to state that where he is engaged
in any woi'k that may bring him into trouble, he expects a special bonus in addition
to his salary as compensation for the risk. He is willing to make himself generally
useful, and to do whatever dirty work may in reason be required of him ; and he
lias abundant vouchers to attest that his fidelity (when duly paid fur) may be most
thoroughly relied on: but in cases where detection might occasion him not only
personal discomfort, but public loss of character, he insists on an equivalent in
money for the risk ; and he will only take in hand these hazardous transactions
upon the terms of pocketing a balf-share of the swag, called otherwise the profits.
From long experience in houses of the worst commercial character, having been
employed by some of the most thoroughly unprincipled principals in London, the
Advertiser has completely lost that squeamishness of conscience with which he was
by nature, and in greener years, afflicted : and whatever dirty work may be entrusted
to his hands, there need be no fear that his scruples will prevent his doing it. If
any doubts be felt as to whether he be trustworthy, he can furnish the best refe-
rences as to this important point. He need not hesitate to state that, in spite of all
temptations, his honour has been kept in an unblemished spotless state ; and he
has vouchers to attest that where inducements have been held out to make him
blow the gaff, he has never once betrayed the least propensity to peach. At the
same time he should state, to prevent misunderstanding, that on each of the occa-
sions on which he has proved faithful, the seal upon his lips has borne the impress
of the Mint. Even among thieves honour must be paid for ; so whenever his em-
ployers require him to be mnm, and keep a matter dark, to ensure its holding good
the gag must be a golden one.
Address, stating terms and nature of the business, to Nudus Veritas, Esquire,
care of Mr. Cadger, 27, Scamp Street, Seven Dials. N.B. Parties wishing for an
Interview will please call after dark.
ANYTHING BUT TRANSPORTING.
A Paper, describing the fog in Paris, says, " It was so thick you
might have fancied yourself on the banks of the Thames." It must
have been a most magical fog to have caused this transformation—and
supposing it did have the effect described, we cannot envy the poor
Parisians being transported from the banks of their Seine with its
magnificent quays to the banks of such a filthy open sewer as the
Thames. To be on the edge of that pestiferous river must be bad
enough at any time, but to be perched there in the middle of a dense
fog must add considerably to the danger as well as the unpleasantness.
The fog, however, might have the one beneficial effect of hiding from
their eyes, if not their noses, the immense pool of floating filth below—
and so we should be happily spared the humiliation of the French
witnessing with disgust and astonishment the almost incredible fact of
the wealthiest city in the world possessing what is, without nasal
exception, the nastiest, worst-managed river in the world!
ASSETS.
Capital furniture, say . . £450 0 0
Cash in Cellaret (not imme-
diately available) . . 0 17 6
£450 17 6
liabilities.
Van Porter & Co. (unsecured) £0 13 6
Hansom, partially secured
by Bill's—Bat ou Roof
(good), Kite on ditto
(doubtful) . . .020
Milk, on Tally (account not
closed) . . . . 0 0 1}
Balance carried down 450 1 10i
£450 17 6
Balance of Assets after all
liabilities paid . . £450 1 10.^
Since writing the above, we learn that Grogrum and Son resumed
payment at 3'30 yesterday, on their return from 'Change, when all
their engagements to Van Porter and Co. were satisfactorily
adjusted. Hansom stood out for some time, but eventually came in
with the other creditors, and having delivered up his Securities, had
his claim liquidated in the passage.
A EEW CONTINENTAL PORTRAITS.
The Russians are such clever imitators, that they even imitate the
faults and vices of other countries. The folly of London or Paris one
year is the rage of St. Petersburg the next.
Germany is both old and young at the same time—it has the head of
an old man, and the legs of a young one. The latter are always eager
to rush forwards, and the former won't let them. The consequence is,
the old and young elements of Germany are always running counter to
one another.
A Belgian is the faithfal pendant d'un Franfais. They are so exactly
like, that put side by side into a case, the two would form a capital
stereoscopic portrait of a Frenchman.
France for many years was nothing better than a Harlequin's jacket,
where each party, looking only at his own colour, was apt to think it
the predominant one. At present, the imperial colour is in the
ascendant—the Orleanists and Legitimists are still disputing about
their colours—whilst the Republicans console themselves by saying
that not one of their colours was a patch upon theirs, the old Tricolor.
Turf Decency.
Mr. Punch observes, with displeasure, that one of the norses in the
betting for the Chester Cup has been called Good Friday. Whether
the so-naming the animal was in consequence of its being foaled on
that day, or whether the owner intended a miserable joke, to the
effect that he had now got a Fast horse, Mr. P. neither knows nor
cares, but the turf heathens had better look elsewhere than in the
Prayer-Book for christening hints. Is the Newgate Calendar exhausted ?