(_One_ thing, I would remark, I didn't dream of: that was Central Park.) All these (the Park included) I have had; Of course you think I'm glad. No, I can't say I am. Your summer, I must tell you, is a sham! I _might_, perhaps, have some poetic flights, If I could sleep o' nights! But who on earth _can_ sleep When the thermometer's so awful steep? The night, if anything, (at least _our_ way,) Is hotter than the day! And then--my stars!--_oh_, then! When sleep would kindly visit weary men, The dread mosquito stings away his rest. Ah-h-h! _curse_ that pest! But breakfast comes,--so soon You almost wish they'd put it off till noon! Five minutes' sleep--no appetite--no force: You're jolly, now, of course! You sip your breakfast tea-- If with your qualmy stomach 'twill agree, Or your weak coffee,--weighing, with dismay, The prospects of the day. Hot! you may well say Hot, When Blistering would hit it to a dot! The cheerful round is brilliantly begun-- And everything "well done." ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. _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. _R.G. White_.--It was a happy thought of yours to apply to PUNCHINELLO for information regarding Shaksperean readings. To your first question, "Was SHAKSPEARE'S RICHARD III a gourmand?" we reply: undoubtedly he was. By adopting what is obviously the correct reading of the passage--"Shadows to-night," etc., it will be seen that "DICKON" was occasionally a sufferer from heavy suppers: ----"Shad-roes to-night Have struck more terror to the soul of RICHARD."