The young politician is gone to the dogs.

Figaro in London. October 13, 1832.


The High-Mettled Razor.

Since of course we want razors when manhood’s begun,

Lest profusion of beard should our faces o’errun,

A thousand strange methods are found every year,

And Mechi and Rodgers assail our young ear,

When we next, like a vain beau, direct that our crest,

Silver-mounted, should be on the handle impressed,