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Wisb and his Oyster Fundum opened an un expected vein of mirth to those funny fellows. But like other conceptions of his vigorous mind, it is evident now that it was a judicious, practical, and would have proved, if adopted, a profitable plan. Even if it had afforded some provocation to laughter before tho war, cir cumstances have changed, and what might then have been regarded a harmless joke, is now