During a homeward trip of the "Henry Chauncey," from Aspinwall, the
steerage passengers were so numerous as to make them uncomfortable. As
for sleeping accommodation, it was aptly described by a Californian, who
approached the captain, and said:
"I should like to have a sleeping-berth, if you please."
"Why, where have you been sleeping these last two nights since we left?"
"Wa'al, I've been sleeping a-top of a sick man; _but he's better now, and
won't stand it no longer_!"