AN ALPHABET.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 58, 7 August 1862, Page 2

AN ALPHABET.

With examples of ike use of each letter , written expressly for the guidance of young politicians. By AN OLD Eox. A Alexander —a great man of antiquity, who thought 200 Britishers about equal to a couple of Maories. B Bond —obligation, by which Governments are morally bound to do a great many things which they don't do. C Civil Commissioner —a machine made by the General Government to look after the interest of the Maories at the expense of the Pakeha. D Dolbel —a member of the Provincial Council of Hawke’s Bay, who, having published a letter reflecting on the wisdom of the General Government, is condemned to be burnt alive on a file * of the New Zealander. E End— which implies a beginning, im-

* known to the Provincial Government in any useful undertaking. F Fighting —an antique art, successfully revived by the Fox Ministry in the man- • agement of the Maories. G Gammon —an article much' used by candidates for election. H Harbour —a curious receptacle for dredging machines, a pleasing example of which last may be studied at Ahuriri. I Imbecility —the singular characteristic by which Provincial Governments may be known. J Justice —a party supposed to be blind, but who contrives to see plainly enough on the Maori side of the question. K Knowledge —to attain which attend a meeting of the Provincial Council. L Labor —may be found in active operation bn all Public Works, and commonly known thereon as “Government stroke.” M Maori —a charming variety of the human race, to be found only in New Zealand, and vastly superior to the natives of Great Britain. N Nation —a congregation of Scriptural savages with a moral pocket handkerchief for a standard ( vide the Rev. Exeter Hall on New Zealand, p. vol. 46, pa. 2062). O Opmion —great differences in which obtain as to the “ better government of the native race.” P Parliament —an assemblage of the longest winded men in the country. Q Quiet —a blessing unknown in the “House” for two hours after the rising of the talkative member for Napier. R Representative —one who is elected to Parliament to represent himself. S Superintendent —a curious animal, whose particular uses have not yet been precisely ascertained. It is hatched in considerable numbers in the fusty political atmosphere of New Zealand. T Turn —to alter your political opinions for a “ consideration” ! U Union —an article little known, but much wanted, in political circles, and without which the State ship will presently come to grief. Y Victoria —by the Grace of God, Queen of the Maories. W Wisdom —for an example read the Acts of the General Assembly of New Zealand, appropriately bound in calf, price 2s. Gd. X Y Z—Symbolical of the end of all things, a consummation devoutly to be wished during a speech from the honorable member for Napier.