262 THE HISTORY OF THE HEN FEVER. 



prevailed, upon Mr. Burnham to part with a few of his sec- 

 ond-rate samples ; and they have now no doubt that they 

 will be able to ' beat him all to rags,' in a few months, since 

 they have been lucky enough to get them from him purelj 

 bred (probably !). 



"P. S. Of these pigs, which gained the first prize and 

 gold and silver medal at London in Deceniber, 1863, and 

 the first prize and gold and silver medal in Birmingham, 

 were from Tibby, by Wun-eyed Jack. Old Pulgubbin's 

 pigs gained a prize at Mutton-head in 1729, and one at 

 London in 1873." 



Still, notwithstanding all this extra flourish of trumpets, 

 the " Porte Monnaie I owe 'em Company " is well-nigh 

 defunct. It was started, unfortunately, about five years 

 and eight months " too late in the season." 



Yet, as I honor talent and enterprise, wherever they may 

 be shown, I trust that this association may be galvanized 

 into successful operation — as, perhaps, it will ! 



