1874 The American Bar-Tender or The Art and Mystery of Mixing Drinks by E A Simmons

Political toasts.

kay both houseg of Congress always be attentive to the real In. terests of the nation. May the Americansform a government of unanimity, and from that basis present an eXiimple to the world. May the citizens of America always oppose a corrupt Congress, and give support to a good one. The President—His rights and no more. Our Country—May those who misuse her be speedily lucked off. The American Constitution and the people—May the union which ago has cemented be foreverinseperable. The Ballot-Box—The only mode of procuring a free and inde pendent representation in Congress. The Constitution of the United States, as signed, sealed and delivered by our noble forefathers. The American Constitution, and confusion to those who would overthrow it. Stump Orators—May their footing give'way when they utter falsehoods. OfBce Hunters—Maythey findthe doors closed,and the people thumbing their noses at the window. State Loafers—May they alwaysBe in want of a loaf. Humbugs—Maythey be rid of their bad blood by a legion of bed-bugs. State Borers—May they, like other intrusive swine, be distin guished by rings in their snouts. iShort Speeches and long consciences to our representatives. The Veto—Mayit never prove a sore toe to the people. The American Eagle—May it never rise in anger, nor roost in fear. Andrew Jackson's motto—"Ask nothing that is not clearly right, and submit to nothing that is wrong."