place of the finger nails. From the waist up the resemblance to a human being is unmistakable, and from the waist down the body is exactly the same as an ordinary mullet, with scales, fins and tail perfect. Captain Horn came into possession of this wonder through Mr. Groch, of the Boston Ice Company, stationed in the city of Panama. Several scientists yesterday visited the ship and examined this curiosity.

The Weekly Clarion. (Jackson, Miss.), 27 Oct. 1881 Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.