THE WEEKLY CLARION — OCTOBER 27, 1881
A Mermaid ♢ THE REMAINS OF ONE OF THESE STRANGE CREATURES
OF THE SEA ON THE STEAMSHIP NELLY ABBY
N. O. Times.] “Mermaid : a sea woman ; a fabulous marine animal represented as having the head of a woman with the tail of a fish.” So says the lexicographer, and as such has been considered by all who live in this enlightened age, notwithstanding the fact that frequent mention has been made of these semi-mortal and semi-finny beings by the most ancient writers, sung by poets and painted in glowing colors, for the amusement of the little folks in fairy tales.
A real mermaid in this advanced stage of navigation ordinarily would find it difficult to keep from the sight of human beings, and up to some two months ago succeeded in evading capture, when a native fisherman, a resident of Aspinwall, captured one of these beings and successfully pressed it. This wonderful curiosity arrived in this city on the steamship Nelley Abby, now lying at the head of Josephine street, and through the courtesy of Captain Horne, the owner, a Times reporter was yesterday allowed to examine it. The lexicographers definition fully covers the case, and all doubting individuals can call at the ship and see for themselves.
THE SILKY BLONDE HAIR
