The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-15


millions OF forms. Should she secure her release
from Austrian domination, and, a. an independent
State, adopt those wise and liberal measures of en-
couragement and protection which her present
leader, Kossuth, has zcalously advocated, we
shall soon see her attain commercial importance
second 70 that of no nation Of Southern or Central
Europe. May the vital patriotic spirit which now
anmates her reused population, succeed in fulfilling
| the progress OF which 1t is a cheering prophecy!
We shall Jake another occasion TO speak Of the
present political relations of Austria and Hungary.
MISCELLANIES FROM PUNCH.
Mr.. Loveiace on marriages yes, ma am, !"
says Lovelace, beginning TO coax the tip of his
nose--as he habit--with his right thumb and
| and may say the duty a pleasure. have
been, Miss Benimbe, TO Hanover square,"
Whereupon my womans heart beat with a
bounce, and sent the words 10 my mouth. I" / see
it," says l. "You've been to St. Georges church,
and the worlds no better than cinder heap
Jenny Lind is married. The nightingale has put
her neck in the wedding-rng, and we may all 60
into short mourning"
Sits very odd, )" says Lovelace sBut my pin
ion is that the third thought of every woman is, al
ways going to the altar. It's crotchet of mine,
that every female baby comes into the world with
the whole marriage service ready printed in its
little head besides all the figures Of the quadrles,
the IdSnlonS OF the mOnLn, the-"
g Nonsense" says l. Sand suppose it was so,
what them Marriage is nothing to you creatures.
But what weight 1t is upon US! You may laugh,
MIR. LoveIace I'm sure oft Hymen makes fet-
tiers OF adamant-ifl may be allowed the werd-
for we women while, for you men, they're no.
thing more than a chain of buttercups and daisies.
For IT doesn't hold you,-and you know it doesn't"
Cant say" SAID Loveace, stirring his tea, "I've
never yet been married"
Shameful uaisrrno,fis0 What TcuO,.s aid In Al.
House Seeing the nobe lord in his place, which
am very glad, and indeed might say the country
expects 1t al such moment, beg to ask the noble
lord what the Government intends to do; that Is,
whether they intend TO do any thing. Suppose, az
am given to understand it is a fact which if the
newspapers are to be believed, my lords, and am
assured they spare no expense in procuring the best
information have therefore to ask the noble lord
if the Russians have entered Austria, and whether
they intend TO do any thing--I mean the Govern
ment, not the Russians-aDd has any communica-
ton taken place between Russia and this country
that is, upon this subject, which most important
subject to the peace Of Europe and is the subject of
much anxiety. trust the noble lord will give
plain answer to plain question.
Whot Pen said in tie Rsportsrs' Gali<ry.-A noble
lord begged TO ask Lord Lansdowne il any Official
information had been received Of the Russian inva-
sion of the Austrian territories, and whether the
British Government intended TO take any steps if
| the-report of such invasion should prove to be
| true'
Wanted, fec fine young de6mihons beg to
furnish the following to the next Supplement or
new edition Of Johnson's Dictionary that may be
published, or perhaps Walkers" would be more
appropriate;
Director. An individual systematically employed
in obtanin vsnoney on false pretences for Railway
or other Public Companies.
Cooking Ftgurafively applied TO accounts, means
L that nv whfch ss mad IN 6o.fr -
loss, capital as revenue, debt increase Of MEANS
and expenses as income.
CONFIDENCE. Never asking where money comes
from so long as you get il.
Wam Of confidence Finding sudden diminution
in your dividends
Testimonial. A mark Of the homage which men,
whom money has.made, pay to the man who has
made money
Bubble. Figurstvely, scheme for sudden wealth,
which men always abuse others for running after,
and always run after themselves
Success The test Of the virtue or vice Of conduct
Enterprise. Contempt for those considerations
which prevent rogues in pose from becoming rogues
in ex<.
Roguery. Being found out.
ode 10 Louis Napol>o~."
Louis Nspoleon--I won't say that he
WI o drives fat should hnself be fat"
But republics president should be
Republican himsclf--I rciu say that
When Rome shook of her pr,estly yoke.
What right had you to put your spoke,
beg TO ask you in her common veal
What ground had You for interference.
When Of the pope she made a clesrance>
Pray, who calld you with her Affairs to deal
The Romans may BE- right or wrong,
don't care which, in turning Plus out.
And sending all the cardinals along
With that gvod pontif to the right about;
But let them choose their form Of government.
And what's the odds, so long ss they're contents
Are you TO cram down their reluctant guIlets,
The kind Of constitution you think best,
BY means Of swords and bayoncts, and bullets,
Against such tyranny must protest.
really wonder you've the cheek
To talk about your reprabi,qs~
In dignity you merit an advance;
There Is post which you are filter far
To fill than 10 b. president Of France;
Instead of that you ought 10 be the Gar
The Roman people TO coerce and menace,
You send your howitzers aud bombs,
With 0udinot W play the modern Brcnnus
What Of this intervention cornesl
| Disgrace, defeat-in point Of fact,
Your troops got regularly whack'd.
How could they stand against foe that sung
The Marseiioise, or fail To be
Taken aback, dumbfoundered and unstrung,
| Met with Mourn pour la Pafris'
| To chsunt such strains until they are hoarse,
The citizens OF France must know their bro
theirs
OF Rome possess the right, of course.
Az perfectly any others;
Also 10 dance and caper at their pleasures
Round trees Of liberty in sportive measures;
In short, their own republic to enjoy,
So long rs other folks they don't annoy.
All well for you, if France all acquiesce
Quietly in her own qualification;
" not, you've got yourself into a mess
From which wish you happy extricston.
Early sigrs.-The first sign Of a man growing
old IS when be n asked "to stand godfather
The first sign Of woman growing old is when
she gives up the habit Of writing long letters
Punch publishes Magyar Epic," and offers
hle Of the Phonetic Nuz as prize TO any one
reading the pieces duently. Here are few Of the
lres.
Translated from the origins Of Jsuo@chszscz sky.)
And now thy skin clad warriors appear
Blyc lake Shetzsasik fair Husc hqlschaneart
Where rolls tn. pruth his CRYSTAL wave aIopr