New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-08
Yankee DOODLE

IASEEE DOODLE made his great bit last week
10 the lss; number Of bis frs; volume We are bound
simple matter Of Justice to say that his pictures are
fun Of fun and spirit; and well drawn and engraved
PEneis and far better than those OF Ch1rioari The
new volume commences with truly magnificent; Title
Page, which a. work Of art has never been exceled
anywhere The Preface % the hrst volume has begun
We the circuit Of the press and Is in ts way of
tue best things Of the season. Here Il s:
Every man. and child born In America has
from the earliest period OF cognKant existence. been
warmed 70 the very bowels with tngng good humcr
A. the very name Of YANKEE DOODLE Something BE-
nehcent and gladstone something fall OF hope and cheer
tu mirth, something for every one 20 be proud Of
something to be enjoyed with ro,ous Of sssfac
ton. something 20 smack the lips and bless boun-
tful Providence tor g invariably associated with the
mere sounds which compose this quaint sad curious vet
familiar name. The fOurishing rushing triumphant
music OF YANKEE DOODLE as il were the very voice OF
the battle field by great people struggling % be-
born. has become national anthem while he himself
inpersonafon of the irrepressble mirthfu peren.
uis youth of his j. known and loved by instinct OF
ssSy enid Oh America IS the dearest OF the nations
Heretofore however the world has been contented to
take its mlrthiul divinity trust and has ventured
upon the rreverence OF nqurng into any OF the mnuter
details respecting him. which sceptcslly exam
med into in the Of grave sensible deity of
every day mythology 20 make bargains under or TO pro
piuaie wiiha- Everybody has seemed to know that
there could be but YANKEE DOODLE and that every
thing about him must be exactly right Indeed a bro
kers children said 10 be born with perfect model of
every genuine coin the heart and the last number of
the Bank ofs Lis printed the fnHoa araehH0des
the and daughters OF Americs appear to inherit
from nature a microcosnic, standard NANEEE DOODLE
rendering ludcrousy preposterous any attempt at be
quilting them Of their laughter and tears by counterfeit
But now the Hour
That most desired Hour more loved and lovely
Thsn all her sisters"
the Hour who il to sperse the clouds in which YANKEE
DOODLE has been wrapped from his childrens gaze
approaches in her ivory shell nlsd with crimson ire,
and drawing up her "steeds OF winged rsinbows" our
beloved Patron leaps shore-his face Illuminated
with smile, enough 10 fuse all creation in one outpour
ing OF blazing in ngushsbe laughter Yes the LAUGH
DIVINITY OF AMERICA binds himself in pleasant yet
indssouble bonds with the daily life and history OF his
children Rich aud poor, famous snd obscure, young
and old juvenile and aged childhood shall enjoy the
inesmsbe blessings OF constant intercourse with their
laughter loving. mirhproyokng deity who every week
will present them with fresh eaffrom his inexhsus-
bic library OF fun map of Frolicand chart OF the
laughter dimped Bay Of Fundy aplan which shall show
them how span by bridge of ghs heart easing the
Dead Sea in whose bitter waters lie yet smoulderng
their hopes destroyed and blasted joys taismsn, trans
muiing smiles the woe wrought lnes Of snguished
lips specific for melancholy wholesome check on
vacant mrth a nsyer-ialling charm for thoughtful
humor and happy musings.
What then and who - YANKEE Doodle whence
comes he and where has he so long been hidden Rash
mortal torbear abuse not so soon the inesmaoe boon
conferred upon thee seek not TO know too much -
Enough for thee that YANKEE DOODLE Is Laugh, oh
child of this joyful destiny rejoice until thy unconro
liable mrh condenses into tears and escapes through the
safety valve Of thy twnkling eyes Enjoy the golden
present-be sure above ali things 70
"TAgt the good The gods provide theeir
and thank them all and YANDEE DOODLE as the chieiesi
that the possession of pstry sixpepce and wish
spend Il TO good purpose all the qualifications
cessary 10 enable thee obey this benecent behest
Is necessary that YANREE DOODLE should expaiate.
after the manner of newspapers OF bis purposes and
principles or what things he intends TO do and what
20 avoid Think you that Il is new sixpenny eating
house he has opened and that YANKEE DOODLE himself.
az the obseouous host napkin in hand makes his best
bow and bess you humbly TO read the bill OF fare No
he rather the father who invites to his open
house and bounieous table all his hungry grateful and
hsppy children snd who says 10 all as they present
themselves only these expressive words" Enter my
children-enter and enjoy" Thus says YANKEE Doc.
DIE to an expectant world The feast IL spread-augh
and be hsppy We will laugh first at the foes and alb
surdes and wiiu blindness and obstinate selttorturng
OF ourselves and all minknd then when these extr
pated from the world will laugh louder and hearter
than before that they are no more We Will a9ga anse
orous antics OF the newb born dwaris that fee tattered
and naked across the field OF life We will laugh Poll.
Of its brberies and bulyngs Religion out OF us
bigoty and intolerance Literature out OF its leading
strngs Art out of it, twadding clothes Trade out Of lie
rckery Society out of its false pretences and History
Ia lies We will laugh until the sunshine around
us grows mellow with mrth. till our foamng beakers
twinkle with cachinnstory sympathy till old Time him
self forget his equity grmness and leaves as many spar
kles az gray hairs upon our mrth-crowned temples
The new generation II opensis laughing eyes upon
the world shall see reflected the broad grin OF the Old
expiring with laughter 1t ysnishes through the open
door Children shall be born loud laughing urchins
shall gulp down Greek and Latin with hearty outlaw
madens shall laugh blessing on lovers comical dis
tress Whiz candidates shall consider defea, an excel
len, Joke and democratic Presidents shall se the OPP
position in roar And now TO H. merry and faithful
hearts YANKEE DOODLE himself pours forth the hrst
hbation-
"To the general JOY OF the whole table,
And, faiher.like when the wine Is brought IN, he pa
rades his fret born with honest pride. Conscious he 10
that when the babe born he was not so seemy 10
undscerning and unsympathizng eyes az now and this
add. zes to the gee and confidence to the pride with
which be handles his six months bsntling the better
loved because Il 10 the first.