234 THE HISTOET OF 



"The drawing of this very faithful and life-like picture 

 — copies of which I have already forwarded to Punch, 

 the Paris Charivari, etc. — was executed by Phizz ; the 

 engraving is by Quizz ; the portraits are perfect. 



"This breed of hogs is most extraordinary; and has been 

 pronounced of great value for their beauti^l model (see 

 portrait), and easy fattening qualities Their meat is also 

 remarkably tender and fine-flavored, as can be proved by 

 several gentlemen in this country, although this is the first 

 hog of the kind ever brought here, and she is now alive ! 

 As you will note in the drawing, the head and face of these 

 hogs (supposing it possible that another could be found on 

 God's footstool of the same kind) very closely resemble an 

 elephant ; perfectly unique, and strikingly oriental in capi- 

 tal aspect. (Which, if you do not understand, I can only 

 say is plain English, and I must again refer you to the pic- 

 ture.) There is another singular feature, you will probably 

 have observed (allowing that you are somewhat acquainted 

 with the ordinary formation of animals), and that is, that 

 the trunk of this animal is upon the wrong extrenaity ; but 

 it answers, apparently, a very good purpose for a tail, as 

 will be noted. True, the neck is longer than that of any 

 hogs ever seen here, imparting a singular appearance ; but 

 it is a long lane that has no turn in it, and so n'impoi-te on 

 this ptfet. ' 



" This is the most prolific of the whole swine raoe. 



