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Strange Fish.

--A strange specimen of the fish kind, known as the "Sea Horse," was caught in the Rappahannock River, Va., a few weeks since. The creature is about five inches in length, has the body and tail of a water dragon, and the well-formed neck and head of a horse. Fins are in the place of ears upon the head, also along the back, and underneath the belly. It is said to be the first of its kind ever caught in the waters of Virginia. It was kept alive for three weeks, during which time it showed a fierce disposition, raising itself, when angered, and making a short, snorting noise, somewhat similar to a horse. It has been placed in the Smithsonian Institution, at Washington, for exhibition.

The Daily Dispatch: March 22, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. March 22, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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