Such is the rule of the Punches of India—and now for its effect. It produces communities, "strong, independent, and well-organized" (page 90). It is established over what Mr. Campbell styles "a perfect democratic community."
In short, this rule of Punch is the only one Mr. Campbell is able to rest on with entire satisfaction, as the model to which all the other native organizations of India ought to be, as far as possible, assimilated.
Yes—give every community its Punch, and India would be something like what it ought to be—something like what England has become since the rule of Punch was firmly established here—something which would render altogether unnecessary these dreadful Indian debates, and the immense amount of Indian "cram" which members, journalists, and conscientious persons, who follow the Parliamentary reports, are obliged to bolt, and of which we have disgorged a sample, with great relief to ourselves, at the beginning of this article.
A WITNESS ON AN ELECTION COMMITTEE.
I'm a free indepent Brish Elector—I swear—
And I'll have s'more bremwarra—anbanish dullcare!—
I know I've a trustodischarge in my vote,
And my countryexpex—I shall getfipunnote!
At 'lecksh'n shey 'n vied me to come up anget