236 THE HISTOET OF THE HEN FEVER. 



Robinson, a very fine sample, -with the gentle hint that if 

 he keeps his ' Hot Com ' as far out of this fellow's reach 

 as it has thus far been out of mine, it wiil be perfectly 



" a5= All orders for my famous 'Bramerpootrers,' or my 

 imported ' Chinese Mandarin Hogs,' etc., must be put in 

 water-proof condition, post-paid, endorsed by the collector 

 of this port, and sent, by Adams & Co.'s Express, to Nia- 

 gara Falls, until I conclude to remove to Salt Lake, 

 Nebraska, or ' elsewhere,' of which due notice will be given 

 (provided I don't decide to ' step out ' between two days). 

 Adios ! Yours, 



"TAe Young 'Un. 



"Boston, Jan., 1854." 



Now, the above letter explains itself fairly, upon its face ; 

 yet — would it be believed? — I actually received four or five 

 sober (I preswrne the writers were sober) letters of inquiry, 

 relating to the " curious and remarkable Chinese Mandarin 

 Hog in my possession," immediately after the above article 

 appeared in the Spirit! Such are the knowledge and 

 acquirements of "the people," in certain quarters, upon the 

 subject of live stock ! 



