Down East.—"The Earthly Paradise" is published in Boston. The scene of the poem is laid elsewhere.
Miner.—"Pan in Wall Street" was written by E.C. STEDMAN. The pan spoken of is not suitable for miners' use.
Autograph Collector says that he has seen in the papers such statements as the following: "LOWELL'S Under the Willows," "WHITTIER'S Among the Hills," "PUMPELLY'S Across America and Asia." A.C. wants the post-office address of either or all of tho gentlemen named. We are unable to give the information desired.
Constant Reader.—What is the meaning of the word "Herc"?
Answer.—It is the popular name of one of our Assurance Companies, only known to its intimate friends. The other name is the "Hercules."
Erie.—You have been misinformed. Mr. FISK neither appeared as an Admiral, nor as one of the "Twelve Temptations," at the Reception of the Ninth Regiment.
Inquirer.—The free translation of the legend, "Ratione aut vi," on the Ninth Regiment Badge, is "Strong in rations."
Wall Street asks, "Who are interested in PUNCHINELLO?" Though the question is not very business-like, we reply, "Every one;" and we are receiving fresh acquisitions daily.
Bergh.—Was the English nightingale ever introduced into this country?
Answer.—We cannot say. You had better go to FLORENCE for information on the subject.