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PROSPECTUS FOR A NEW HAND-BOOK OF JESTERS;

OR, YOUNG JOKER’S BEST COMPANION.

    “All the world’s a joke, and all the men and women merely
    jokers.”—­Shakspeare.  From the text of Joseph Miller.

Messrs. GAG and GAMMON beg most respectfully to call the strict attention of the reading public to the following brief prospectus of their forthcoming work “On Jokes for all subjects.”  Messrs. GAG and GAMMON pledge themselves to produce an article at present unmatched for application and originality, upon such terms as must secure them the patronage and lasting gratitude of their many admirers.  Messrs. GAG and GAMMON propose dividing their highly-seasoned and warranted-to-keep-in-any-climate universal facetiae into the following various heads, departments, or classes:—­

General jokes for all occasions; chiefly applicable to individuals’ names, expressive of peculiar colours.

A very superior article on Browns—­if required, bringing in said Browns in Black and White.

Embarrassed do., very humorous, with Duns; and a choice selection of unique references to the copper coin of the realm.  Worthy the attention of young beginners, and very safe for small country towns, with one wit possessed of a good horse-laugh for his own, or rather Messrs. G. and G.’s jokes.

Do. do. on Greens, very various:  bring in Sap superbly, and Pea with peculiar power; with a short cut to Lettus (Lettuce), and Hanson’s Patent Safety,—­a beautiful allusion to the “Cab-age.”  May be tried when there is an attorney and young doctor, with a perfect certainty of success.

Do. do. do.  On Wiggins; very pungent, suitable to the present political position; offering a beautiful contrast of Wig-ins and Wig-outs; capable of great ramifications, and may be done at least twice a-night in a half whisper in mixed society.

Also some “Delightful Dinner Diversions, or Joke Sauces for all Joints.”

Calves-head.—­Brings in fellow-feeling; family likeness; cannibalism; “tete-a-tete”; while the brain sauce and tongue are never-failing.

Goose.—­Same as above, with allusions to the “sage;” two or three that stick in the gizzard; and a beautiful work up with a “long liver.”

Ducks.—­Very military:  bring in drill; drumsticks; breastwork; and pair of ducks for light clothing and summer wear.

Snipes.—­Good for lawyers; long bill.  Gallantry; “Toast be dear Woman.”  Mercantile; run on banks.  And infants; living on suction.

Herring.—­Capital for bride:  her-ring; petticoats, flannel and otherwise, herring-boned.  Fat people; bloaters; &c. &c. &c.

Venison.—­Superior, for offering everybody some of your sauce.  Sad subject, as it ought to be looked upon with a grave eye (gravy).  Wish your friends might always give you such a cut. &c. &c. &c.