But there is a rather more interesting one of the times:—
Why is a scolding wife like American steamers? Ans.—Because she is fond of blowing up.
The epigrams are better, as follows:—
Upon seeing a lady filling a gentleman’s pipe on board the Lightning—
“I would that ladies’ hands might find
Something worthier to stuff
Nor give to those who are inclined
An opportunity to puff.”
and—
Upon seeing a young lady printing the Lightning Gazette:—