The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

in his poli.ics-but who often amuses
himself at the expense of all parties
From the American Punch.
CABINET COUNCIL AT WASHING
PrcSeni-The President, Bob, the Seere-
tares of Stale, War, Treasury and Navy
Attorney General and John Jones
fIhe Post Master General being de-
tanned at home writing Report on The
danger Of circulating Wing .amanacs
bv mail
The PrCSjdent-Gentlemcn Bob and
| have just come back from Virginia, (for
Bob never was in North Carolina in his
llte.') and have called YOU together to
talk about my message and Texas. /
wouldn't consult You a: all, (here all the
Cabinet bowed but that Bob and can't
agree about it. T,.ere is u fatal difference
between us that you must reconcile. We
agree about Texas, and the appointments
TO office and the turning out, of fellows and
all Fat sort of thing, but we differ, gentle
inca, about a matter of great importance
Lltlle did | think, when II at youth first
bles' ed my sigh! (hcre the President, OBJ
vious y agl'aieG, took down his feet from
the mantel-piece. and when with patcrnal
rapture ] kissed the smiling babe handed
to me by old ninah Nhe p esdept's o.ce
become lremu!ous and the Cabinet CON
| sidcred, it their duty to sniflle likewisc.)
Dinah, gentlemen, nursed me, she was a
regular corn-Ied old Virginny. You knew
her. upshur, on the circuit. She was a
great petin the family, When | wanted
to go to the Harrisburg convention in 1910
| raised the money by mortgage on
Dinah! Says Dnah. say she. when she
first brought me Bob, "GoIly, massa. jus,
look at dc little imp. He's born to luck,
says she, just like his father" Ulere the
Presidents agitation became uncontrola-
BILE. lie rose, walked to the window
which looks out on the Potomac, gazed
upon the blue hills Of Virginia, watched
a boat going through the draw of the long
bridge, wondered whether it would stick
or go clear, wiped his eyes with the right
sleeve OF his coat in a Democratic manner
and resnmed,) Little did think, gentle
men, that tina, babe and would disagree,
but am compelled to say ii has come to
pass. We do differ
Secretary Of Var. Glowing his nose
without his handkerchiei} This is
bloody affecting. NV brother David, the
Governor never differed with any of his
family. May be so bold, Mr.. President,
TO ask you to reduce to writing the points
on which Bob and your Excellcncy differ.
The Supreme Court in the case of Ner-
degbach vs.Lutz, in ID Sergeant and Rawle
which was writ of Error to the District
Court OF Lancaster County, decided that
it was ways better to reduce the points !
to writing here Bob whistled and the
Secretary at War suddenly stopped.)
Secretary Of State. For my part think
that in the present delicate situation of our
foreign affairs, a son should never forget
that he remains with high consideration
and respect, your ExcclIency's obedien,
sci want, SC. sc.
The PresideM.-Well, well, the truth
is, gentlemen, the difficulty is this Bob
thinks my message ought to be in blank
verse, whereas | want TO stick to my own
prosy way of doing business.-Yes, gem
tlemen, Bob is for regular blank verse.
Secretary Of the .Nary.-Blapk verse
why then all of our reports must be in
verse too. It's an impossibility. What
will they say at Boston if was TO make
such fool Of my self.
Bob say, sir, it's not an mpossibili-
ty' It's the right thing and will take !
know what will go down with the people
| mix with them and make Repeal speech
cs TO them If you had ever read
Ahasuerus you'd know bow easy i, is to
grind blank veIse. Just listen and I'll |
show you how the mes sage ought TO be-
gin. Here the Secretary put on his hal
and said he was going, but sat down
grumbling when the President ordered
him.
Bo6.-(clearing his throat. -
1t is with pleasure true and joy profound
That, Senators and Representatives
OF the United States, in Congress met
| greet you once again at Washington
1t will give you much comfort am sure
To know that during last Fall and Spring
Little happen'd to disturb my peace
Whilst in summer time Travelled hence
Upon the Rail Road N orth as far as Boston
OF all saw and heard ard ate and drank
And Of the slight, which the Select and
Common,
Councils of Philadelphia put on
Me and mine, the Secretary at at War
In his Repor, infinitely will inform you
Secretary al Uar Jumping up,-I'll be
blast If can make my report in blank
verse any more than Ilenshaw. It's out
of the question. It's no 60 as | told
Judge Banks, when | was trying cause
,efore him at Easton, when he was run
or G overnor.