MANNA, n. A food miraculously given to the Israelites in the wilderness. When it was no longer supplied to them they settled down and tilled the soil, fertilizing it, as a rule, with the bodies of the original occupants.

Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having.

FLAG, n. A colored rag borne above troops and hoisted on forts and ships. It appears to serve the same purpose as certain signs that one sees and vacant lots in London

An old wine-bibber having been smashed in a railway collision, some wine was poured on his lips to revive him.

SCRAP-BOOK, n. A book that is commonly edited by a fool. Many persons of some small distinction compile scrap-books containing whatever they happen to read about themselves or employ others to collect.

Friendship: A ship big enough for two in fair weather, but only one in foul.

PRESIDENCY, n. The greased pig in the field game of American politics.