Philosophy Teaching by Conundrums.
Why are diplomatic papers called Circular Notes?—Because they go round about a subject without coming to any definite end! They are, moreover, called Circular because they are seldom on the square.
Expensive Spirits.—The estimates of the charge of the disembodied Militia are heavier than one would expect on the supposition that the Militia, disembodied, consists of the ghosts of Militiamen.
The Affairs of Turkey.—The Sultan may "lead a life of jollity:" but his Minister for Foreign Affairs is Redschid.