HARMONISTS, n. A sect of Protestants, now extinct, who came from Europe in the beginning of the last century and were distinguished for the bitterness of their internal controversies and dissensions.

PHOTOGRAPH, n. A picture painted by the sun without instruction in art. It is a little better than the work of an Apache, but not quite so good as that of a Cheyenne.

The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations.

INGRATE, n. One who receives a benefit from another, or is otherwise an object of charity.

Deliberation, n.: The act of examining one's bread to determine which side it is buttered on.

SATIETY, n. The feeling that one has for the plate after he has eaten its contents, madam.

An election is nothing more than the advanced auction of stolen goods.