, 1860-06-29
From the Knickorbocker.
The "TiCk" Family.
"A little nonsense, now and then,
Is relished by the Wlsest men,


It came into our heads last evening,
while taking q little healthful exercise in
the passage, that descriptive list of the
numerous members of the "Tici" family
now living, might not be uninstructiYe or
unentertaining; so after due delberalion
and investigation, we proceeded to arrange
them thus. Being unable to discover the
remote lineal ancestors, we are forced to
trace out all the collateral branches; and
therefore head the record with venerable
and respectable couple who have stood
from time immemorial For the better
classification we divide the sexes, and give
10 each separate list. The first contains
the names and characters Of the lords Of
ereaiiou:' -
MALES.
Arc Tick, one of "the Oldest inhabit-
ants" is q gentleman Of cold, impenetrable
exterior, who presents the same freezing
aspects to all, even in the dog-days of sum
mer.
Bald Tick, a near neighbor and relation,
comes next, being associated with our carli-
est recolections. Some wag once advised
him to wear a wig. but he Indignantly re-
PEELED the idea. Oh how the memory Of
Whippngs from the schoolmaster comes
over US, whenever we unluckily forgot the
name and neighborhood of the hoary old
man.
The Right Reverend Eclesias Tick speaks
for himself His exemplary character and
benevolent exertions for the good of man
kind are too well known to require com
ment, but 1 am very sorry to say have
hitherto failed to produce any impression
on the obdurate.
Scep Tick, who is an .unbelieyer border
Ing on in6lelity, aud will give credit to
nothing but what he sees with his own
eyes.
Prognos Tick is never satisfied with
things as they are, and chiefly employs
himself in diving into fu;urity, with his
wife Prophe Tick, who never does any
thing else.
Plas Tick and Elias Tick so nearly re.
semble each other that it is somewhat hard
10 distinguish between them Though only
distanty related, they might be taken for
twin brothers, and are chiefly remarkably
for certain pliancy Of disposition which
may be moulded to the will Of any body Of
stronger mind than themselves.
Messrs. Apoplec Tick and Dyspep Tick,
are unfortunate sufferers, ut present under
the hands of the physicians, and put upon
strict regimen by DR.. Cathar Tick.
Cri Tick and Caus Tick are two brothers
who take especial delight in fault-Gndng.
The former sets up for literary character,
and thinks himself entitled to abuse every
new publication. He has a powerful AJAX
iliary in Sarcas Tick, who imagnes himself
wit, and makes cutting, alias lll-natnred,
remarks upon people and things in general.
Op Tick is an indispensable member of
the family, as we could not even perform
the most common actions Of life without his
assistance; he also shows US many things
Of which we should otherwise be ignorant,
and opens stores of knowledge to cur view.
Fran Tick and Lido Tick are generally
to be found in company with some of their
crazy female cousins, and are dreaded ny
most people, although the aforementioned
hperfectly harmless.
Enthusias Tick and Roman Tick have
long been contending for Miss Poe Ticks
good graces, and receive about equal Gu.
eouragement.
Fro Tick is a most susceptible youth,
apt,to be caught by every pretty face. He
has met with many rebuffs from the fair
sex, and may finish his journey alone" un-
less the tender-hearted Miss Pathe will
take pity on his forlorn condition.
Acros Tick is particularly attached to
as own name, and fond of publishing it at
loll length to the world. he is now dan
eng attendance upon Misses Epigrama aud
Drama, coquetting with both alternately.
Arts Tick is decided genius, and fire.
quently aids Miss Poe Tick with his pow
enul pencil, setting before US in gloping
ss0I0rs, the fine scenes SO well described by
ner. His talents are just now employed in
PerPetuating his family upon canvass.
Allan Tick occupies more space than all
'ne rest of the family put together, and is
restless and changeable as he is unwield,
y His appearance is often very prepos.
SsSslng, and the expression of his eyes,
winch some assert to be of sky-blue col.
~, others the very shade Of the monster
!IsioeSy, calm and serene. But beware
" 'ais treacherous outside, for he is subject