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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
[july 10, 1858.
OUR NASAL BENEFACTORS.
Is it true, we wonder—it should be, if it isn't—that with the view
of ascertaining the exact state of the Thames, the Government have
sent out a Smelling Expedition, for which service none but the sharpest-
nosed M.P.s were allowed to volunteer? As we are always anxious
to avoid misstatement, we should be glad, if we are wrong, to be
officially corrected; but we have heard that, with the knowledge of
the perils of the trip, it was agreed, that only the unmarried members
should be suffered to embark on'it. Lest widowhood result, none but
single men were accepted for the service.
We understand, moreover, that to give the sniffers ample time for
making their experiments, a Government express-boat was chartered
for the voyage, as being, it was thought, the slowest craft in use, and
surest to break down. No member was allowed on board who had not
made his will; and an experienced corps of surgeons were commissioned
to attend, in order to prevent loss of life, if possible. All kinds of
antidotes were abundantly provided, and there was a goodly store of
brandy and other tried restoratives. In short, the nauseating nature
of the service being known, due arrangements were made for the
comfort of the sick, and every medical appliance to relieve them was
in readiness. There was a most liberal supply of hand-basins,_ and
every member was allowed a Steward to himself, to prevent the fruitless
bellowing and bawling for that officer, to which sufferers from sickness
are commonly reduced.
Now the question we would moot for the reflection of the public is,
how are we most fittingly to honour these brave smellers, and show
our gratitude for what they have had the courage to go through tor
us. Their nasal gallantry must clearly not be left unrecognised,
having sacrificed their noses on the altar of their country, how are we
to recompense them for their patriotic act ? Shall we institute forth-
with an Order of Nasal Valour, and decorate the heroes who survive
to wear it ? Or would it be more suitable to erect them, each, a
statue ? or strike a medal to commemorate their distinguished nasal
service ? On one side might be shown the head of Father Thames,
seen in his most filthy and disgusting aspect; while the other might
be graven with the outline of a nose, pressed rather tightly with a
thumb and forefinger. If this design won't do, let the nation find a
better. Such exalted nasal heroism we have never before known, and
it is not meet that it go unrewarded.
SOCIETY AT CEEMORNE.
Aristocratic Beauty takes Cremorne for one night to its own fair
cheek. Will there, consequently, be more or less rouge than usual
exhibited at that place of popular entertainment? The cause of
Charity is that for which Hank and Fashion profess thus to appro-
priate Cremorne, and render that commonly comprehensive pleasure-
ground for the nonce exclusive. Bat the chronicler of the vagaries of
Fashion and Rank tells the following rather different story :—
" The Forthcoming Fete at Cremorne.—The singular interest occasioned by
the first announcement of this fete has gone on daily increasing, until the subject
now forms a leading topic of conversation in all the clubs. Every one in Society is
desirous to know from personal experience, what are the peculiar attractions which
draw the multitude some four miles from the metropolis almost nightly during the
season."
Did Society never see rope-dancing, or a panorama, or a puppet-
show, or a ballet, or a balloon ascent, or a display of fireworks ?
Society will probably examine all these things through its eye-glass,
yawning, ana, after having concluded its survey, remain as wise as
before. To comprehend the peculiar attractions of Cremorne, it will
be necessary for Society to enjoy itself after the manner of the mul-
titude. Will Society go into cigars and brandy-and-water ? Will
Society dance with vigour and animation ? Will Society, consisting
chiefly of people who have nothing to do, and who do nothing but
amuse themselves, bring with it that appetite and relish for amuse-
ment which result from previous occupation of mind and body to
people with whom hard work is the rule and a holiday the exception ?
Unless Society can contrive to fulfil this condition it will perhaps fail
to discover the chief attraction which draws the Multitude to Cremorne
four miles from town. Moreover, the Multitude goes to Cremorne to
mingle with the Multitude: whereas Society will go there to mix with
Society: which Society will find no novelty, and probably pronounce
a Baw.
THE TRIUMPH OF MOSES
So the struggle of Moses is over at last,
The Jews are no more a disqualified caste,
And Moses will henceforth in Parliament sit,
If either the Lords or the Commons think fit.
In the Commons 'tis certain that Moses will meet
With no opposition in taking his seat,
Which he '11 firmly endeavour with credit to fill,
For economy, measures, materials, and skill.
He will soon make his way with their Lordships, the Peers,
As his high reputation will come to their ears,
And I '11 warrant they won't shut their doors in his face,
If Her Majesty makes him the Dake of Duke's Place.
Only thiak how 'twould be if they didn't give way;
Consider what England and Europe would say:
The Commons and Lords their old titles would lose,
This called House of Christians, and that House of Jews !
Then room for Lord Moses, ye proud Barons, yield,
With his crest on his carriage, and arms on his shield,
And his pedigree, higher than Norman's can run,
And his business—which he can entail on his son.
PRESERVE US FROM OUR PRESERVERS !
Alarmists we are not, and would never frighten needlessly. But
it is quite clear that our ultra-Chartist Tory Government are sapping
one by one the Foundations of the State, and breaking down the
Bulwarks of the British Constitution. Having crept into office under
the cloak of Conservatism, the Derbyites are now coolly throwing off
their disguise, and appearing in their truer garb as Radicals and
Chartists. Emboldened by success, they think concealment now may
safely be dispensed with. In their fancied plenitude of power they
turn a deafened ear to the whisperers of caution. They care little for
such maxims as " cavendo tutus." Instead of going " slow and steady "
in their course of reform, they are rapidly outstripping their most
advanced competitors. The pace which they keep up is a desperately
killing one. No sooner over one fence than they hark for'ard to
another. Property Qualification they have already overleapt, and next
Spring they '11 be doubtless clearing Vote by Ballot.
What next and next, we leave to stronger minds to contemplate. If
they go on as they have done, we shall soon have hardly one of our
Ancient Institutions left us. Call themselves Conservatives, indeed !
Why they really appear minded to conserve nothing—but then-
places.
Well, whatever be our fate, we must make ourselves resigned to it.
We are in Lord Derby's hands, and there is apparently no getting
out of them. If our position be a bad one, we must needs make the
best of it. All that we can hope for is, that if he gets us in a hole, he
will have sufficient strength to get us out of it. Now they've got
their hand in, there's no knowing what the Derby desperadoes may
not do. But, nervous as we are, we still may entertain some feeling
of security. If the worst come to the worst, they may turn out for
our advantage. Having only lately saved the country, as they tell us,
the country may of course expect, that if need be, they will repeat the
operation.
A BOTANICAL ROOT AND DERIVATION.
We read that "the Bombay Geographical Society announce in then-
proceedings, that they have received a specimen of the Walking-leaf
from Java." A person who walks off is said to take French leave.
"You may be sure that this tree was originally in France, and, not liking
a soil that was subject to many political upheavings, it took French
leaf, and walked off. Hence, probably, the origin of that term; or,
perhaps, the phrase of "cutting one's stick" may be owing to the
habits of this Walking-leaf. It " cuts its stick," and walks away.
We think we have very cleverly explained two very vulgar idioms,
the exact meaning of which has never till now been properly
accounted for. By the bye, the Birnam Wood that walked into
Macbeth, must have been a perambulating forest of these Walking-
leaves.
PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.
[july 10, 1858.
OUR NASAL BENEFACTORS.
Is it true, we wonder—it should be, if it isn't—that with the view
of ascertaining the exact state of the Thames, the Government have
sent out a Smelling Expedition, for which service none but the sharpest-
nosed M.P.s were allowed to volunteer? As we are always anxious
to avoid misstatement, we should be glad, if we are wrong, to be
officially corrected; but we have heard that, with the knowledge of
the perils of the trip, it was agreed, that only the unmarried members
should be suffered to embark on'it. Lest widowhood result, none but
single men were accepted for the service.
We understand, moreover, that to give the sniffers ample time for
making their experiments, a Government express-boat was chartered
for the voyage, as being, it was thought, the slowest craft in use, and
surest to break down. No member was allowed on board who had not
made his will; and an experienced corps of surgeons were commissioned
to attend, in order to prevent loss of life, if possible. All kinds of
antidotes were abundantly provided, and there was a goodly store of
brandy and other tried restoratives. In short, the nauseating nature
of the service being known, due arrangements were made for the
comfort of the sick, and every medical appliance to relieve them was
in readiness. There was a most liberal supply of hand-basins,_ and
every member was allowed a Steward to himself, to prevent the fruitless
bellowing and bawling for that officer, to which sufferers from sickness
are commonly reduced.
Now the question we would moot for the reflection of the public is,
how are we most fittingly to honour these brave smellers, and show
our gratitude for what they have had the courage to go through tor
us. Their nasal gallantry must clearly not be left unrecognised,
having sacrificed their noses on the altar of their country, how are we
to recompense them for their patriotic act ? Shall we institute forth-
with an Order of Nasal Valour, and decorate the heroes who survive
to wear it ? Or would it be more suitable to erect them, each, a
statue ? or strike a medal to commemorate their distinguished nasal
service ? On one side might be shown the head of Father Thames,
seen in his most filthy and disgusting aspect; while the other might
be graven with the outline of a nose, pressed rather tightly with a
thumb and forefinger. If this design won't do, let the nation find a
better. Such exalted nasal heroism we have never before known, and
it is not meet that it go unrewarded.
SOCIETY AT CEEMORNE.
Aristocratic Beauty takes Cremorne for one night to its own fair
cheek. Will there, consequently, be more or less rouge than usual
exhibited at that place of popular entertainment? The cause of
Charity is that for which Hank and Fashion profess thus to appro-
priate Cremorne, and render that commonly comprehensive pleasure-
ground for the nonce exclusive. Bat the chronicler of the vagaries of
Fashion and Rank tells the following rather different story :—
" The Forthcoming Fete at Cremorne.—The singular interest occasioned by
the first announcement of this fete has gone on daily increasing, until the subject
now forms a leading topic of conversation in all the clubs. Every one in Society is
desirous to know from personal experience, what are the peculiar attractions which
draw the multitude some four miles from the metropolis almost nightly during the
season."
Did Society never see rope-dancing, or a panorama, or a puppet-
show, or a ballet, or a balloon ascent, or a display of fireworks ?
Society will probably examine all these things through its eye-glass,
yawning, ana, after having concluded its survey, remain as wise as
before. To comprehend the peculiar attractions of Cremorne, it will
be necessary for Society to enjoy itself after the manner of the mul-
titude. Will Society go into cigars and brandy-and-water ? Will
Society dance with vigour and animation ? Will Society, consisting
chiefly of people who have nothing to do, and who do nothing but
amuse themselves, bring with it that appetite and relish for amuse-
ment which result from previous occupation of mind and body to
people with whom hard work is the rule and a holiday the exception ?
Unless Society can contrive to fulfil this condition it will perhaps fail
to discover the chief attraction which draws the Multitude to Cremorne
four miles from town. Moreover, the Multitude goes to Cremorne to
mingle with the Multitude: whereas Society will go there to mix with
Society: which Society will find no novelty, and probably pronounce
a Baw.
THE TRIUMPH OF MOSES
So the struggle of Moses is over at last,
The Jews are no more a disqualified caste,
And Moses will henceforth in Parliament sit,
If either the Lords or the Commons think fit.
In the Commons 'tis certain that Moses will meet
With no opposition in taking his seat,
Which he '11 firmly endeavour with credit to fill,
For economy, measures, materials, and skill.
He will soon make his way with their Lordships, the Peers,
As his high reputation will come to their ears,
And I '11 warrant they won't shut their doors in his face,
If Her Majesty makes him the Dake of Duke's Place.
Only thiak how 'twould be if they didn't give way;
Consider what England and Europe would say:
The Commons and Lords their old titles would lose,
This called House of Christians, and that House of Jews !
Then room for Lord Moses, ye proud Barons, yield,
With his crest on his carriage, and arms on his shield,
And his pedigree, higher than Norman's can run,
And his business—which he can entail on his son.
PRESERVE US FROM OUR PRESERVERS !
Alarmists we are not, and would never frighten needlessly. But
it is quite clear that our ultra-Chartist Tory Government are sapping
one by one the Foundations of the State, and breaking down the
Bulwarks of the British Constitution. Having crept into office under
the cloak of Conservatism, the Derbyites are now coolly throwing off
their disguise, and appearing in their truer garb as Radicals and
Chartists. Emboldened by success, they think concealment now may
safely be dispensed with. In their fancied plenitude of power they
turn a deafened ear to the whisperers of caution. They care little for
such maxims as " cavendo tutus." Instead of going " slow and steady "
in their course of reform, they are rapidly outstripping their most
advanced competitors. The pace which they keep up is a desperately
killing one. No sooner over one fence than they hark for'ard to
another. Property Qualification they have already overleapt, and next
Spring they '11 be doubtless clearing Vote by Ballot.
What next and next, we leave to stronger minds to contemplate. If
they go on as they have done, we shall soon have hardly one of our
Ancient Institutions left us. Call themselves Conservatives, indeed !
Why they really appear minded to conserve nothing—but then-
places.
Well, whatever be our fate, we must make ourselves resigned to it.
We are in Lord Derby's hands, and there is apparently no getting
out of them. If our position be a bad one, we must needs make the
best of it. All that we can hope for is, that if he gets us in a hole, he
will have sufficient strength to get us out of it. Now they've got
their hand in, there's no knowing what the Derby desperadoes may
not do. But, nervous as we are, we still may entertain some feeling
of security. If the worst come to the worst, they may turn out for
our advantage. Having only lately saved the country, as they tell us,
the country may of course expect, that if need be, they will repeat the
operation.
A BOTANICAL ROOT AND DERIVATION.
We read that "the Bombay Geographical Society announce in then-
proceedings, that they have received a specimen of the Walking-leaf
from Java." A person who walks off is said to take French leave.
"You may be sure that this tree was originally in France, and, not liking
a soil that was subject to many political upheavings, it took French
leaf, and walked off. Hence, probably, the origin of that term; or,
perhaps, the phrase of "cutting one's stick" may be owing to the
habits of this Walking-leaf. It " cuts its stick," and walks away.
We think we have very cleverly explained two very vulgar idioms,
the exact meaning of which has never till now been properly
accounted for. By the bye, the Birnam Wood that walked into
Macbeth, must have been a perambulating forest of these Walking-
leaves.
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