Introduction,

Chap. I. Antiquities of Quodlibet. Michael Grant's tanyard
destroyed by the Canal. Consequences of this
event. Two distinguished individuals take up their residence
in the Borough. Establishment of the Patriotic
Copper-Plate Bank. Circumstances which led to, and
followed that measure. Michael Grant's objections to it. 25

Chap. II. Great usefulness of the Bank. Surprising Growth
of Quodlibet. Some account of the Hon. Middleton
Flam. Origin of his Democracy. His logical argument
in favor of the pocketing of the Bill to repeal the
Specie Circular. The Democratic principle as developed
in the Representative System, 43

Chap. III. Further Discourse relating to the Hon. Middleton
Flam. Correction in the Orthography of his Family
Seat. His Respect for the People. Very original views
entertained by him on this Subject. His liberality in
money matters. Aversion to the law regarding interest.
Democratic view of that question. His encouragement
of Industry and the Working People. Ingenious and
profound illustration of the Great Democratic Principle, 57

Chap. IV. The Second Era. Population of Quodlibet. Increase
unparalleled in Ancient Cities: equalled only by
Milwaukie, &c. Success of The Bank. Attack upon it
in Congress. The Hon. Middleton Flam's triumphant
vindication. Sketch of his celebrated Speech before the
New Lights. Inimitable irony on the Divorce of Government
and Bank. Merited compliment to the head of
Mr. Woodbury. That distinguished Gentleman's opinions,
66

Chap. V. Excitement produced by The Thoroughblue
Whole Team. Meeting of The New Light. Jesse
Ferret's ambidexterity. Introduction of Eliphalet Fox
to the Club. His exposition of principles. Establishment
of The Quodlibet Whole Hog, 75

Chap. VI. Being a short history of Eliphalet Fox, 82

Chap. VII. Astounding Event: Suspension of Specie Payments.
Proceedings of The Bank of Quodlibet thereupon.
Resolve of the Directors against Suspension.
Conspiracy and threatened Revolution headed by Flan
Sucker. Directors change their mind. Their consternation
and escape. Remarkable bravery and presence of
mind of the Hon. Middleton Flam. His splendid appeal
to the insurgents. General Jackson's oracular views in
regard to the Suspension. 87

Chap. VIII. Signs of discord in Quodlibet. The Iron Railing
Controversy. Agamemnon Flag's nomination. Revolt
of Theodore Fog. The celebrated Split. Consequences
of Jesse Ferret's pernicious dogma in reference
to publicans. First fruits of the Split manifested at Mrs.
Ferret's tea drinking. Grave reflections by the author.
Moral. 98

Chap. IX. Great meeting at the Sycamore Spring. Some
description of the arrangements. Nicodemus Handy

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chosen to preside on this occasion. Motion to that effect
by Mr. Snuffers. This worthy gentleman's misfortune.
His escape. Successful organization of the meeting, 109

Chap. X. Scenes at the Sycamore Spring. Nicodemus
Handy's speech as President. Sketch of Andrew Grant's
speech. Agamemnon Flag's. Attempts at interruption.
Theodore Fog's celebrated speech on this occasion. Eloquent
exposition of principles. His triumph. His misfortunes.
Quipes' disappointment of his friends, 118

Chap. XI. The division of the Party becomes more distinct.
Admirable address of Eliphalet Fox at this juncture.
Result of the election. Rejoicing of the True Grits.
Jesse Ferret's difficulties. Is taken to task by his dame.
Candid avowal of his embarrassments. Theodore Fog's
exposition of True Grit principles. His good natured
encouragement of Jesse Ferret. Dabbs's treat. 135

Chap. XII. Third Era. Divisions in Quodlibet continue.
Fomented by the women. Fog rather disappoints his
friends by his course in the Legislature. Prostration of
business in the Borough. Traced to the merchants.
Mr. Flam's opinion of them, and the consequence thereof.
Indignation of The New Lights against them.
Fog's eulogium upon them. Movements of The True
Grits. Fox's skilful management. The Tigertail affair.
Mysterious termination of it. Nim Porter's indiscretion.
154

Chap. XIII. A political discussion at Abel Brawn's shop.
Abel's views of The Sub Treasury. Important communication
made by Theodore Fog. The New Lights take
ground against The Banks. The Hon. Middleton Flam
resigns the Presidency of The Copper-Plate Bank.
Snuffers aspires to the succession. 165

Chap. XIV. Letter from Amos Kendall to Mr. Flam.

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Directions to the Democracy. Mr. Kendall's mode of producing
an impression. The President's determination
in regard to The Independent Treasury. Warning to
deserters. Candidates for Mr. Flam's place in the Bank.
Hardbottle elected. Theodore Fog's outbreak. He cools
down and stands upon principle. Hardbottle unpopular, 176

Chap. XV. Unhappy event in the life of Nicodemus Handy.
Consternation at Quodlibet. Disasters amongst the Directors.
Explosion of The Bank. Conversation between
Theodore Fog and Mr. Grant. Fog's views of
the question of distress. Compliment to Jesse Ferret. 182

Chap. XVI. A rapid review of one year. What the author
is compelled to pretermit. The President's “Sober Secondthought”
message received at Quodlibet with great
rejoicing. The author communes with his reader touching
New Light principles. Illustrations of them. Remarkable
dexterity of Mr. Woodbury. Interesting letter
from the Hon. Middleton Flam. Dawning of The
Presidential Canvass. The Northern Man with Southern
principles and his Mannikin, 193

Chap. XVII. Fourth Era. The Hon. Middleton Flam reelected.
The New Lights determine to stigmatise The
Whigs as Federalists. Savage assault upon Mr. Flam
by “The Whole Team” in consequence. That great
man's instructions in regard to the Presidential Canvass.
Nomination of Harrison and Tyler. Course of The
New Lights. Formation of The Grand Central Committee
of Unflinching New Light Quodlibetarian Democrats.
Its President, Secretary and place of meeting, 203

Chap. XVIII. Proceedings of the Grand Central Committee.
Vindication of the severity practised against General
Harrison. Tactics of The New Lights. Abolitionism.
Selling White Men for debt. Harrison a Coward.

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Considerations which led to the naming of the opposition
British Whigs. Stratagem against Harrison and the
clamor against him for not answering. Hopes of The
New Lights confirmed by the Connecticut, Rhode Island
and Virginia elections. Baltimore Convention a
failure. Important letter from Mr. Flam. Amos Kendall's
purpose to resign. Excitement of composition prescribed
by his physician. Central Committee sanction
the compilation of these annals. 212

Chap. XIX. Deserved compliment on Mr. Van Buren's
exploit of the Florida War. The affair of the True
Grits and Sergeant Trap. True Grits suffer a defeat.
Flan. Sucker's opinion upon the subject. His account of
an action at law between Joe Snare and Ike Swingletree, 220

Chap. XX. These Chronicles draw to a close. The New
Lights not displeased with Eliphalet Fox's discomfiture.
Unlucky mistake of a Pennsylvania Senator. Cured by
a Toast. Passage of the Independent Treasury Bill,
and rejoicing thereon in Quodlibet. Changes. Interesting
letter from the Dibble family. Mr. Flam returns to
Quodlibet. His views of the Canvass. Mr. Van Buren's
New Light principles illustrated by sundry letters.
His reliance on the Intelligence of the People. Federalism,
Ignominy and Insult. Elections in Kentucky,
Indiana and North Carolina. Alabama, Missouri and
Illinois, 231