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derive their name from the fact that they follow vessels to 

 seize upon whatever may drop from them ; and as a similar 

 habit is observed in the shark, it has been said that these 

 small fishes serve as a guide to it. They are of a bluish 

 color, having broad bands running transversely across their 

 sides, of a much deeper hue, and are seldom found more 

 than ten or twelve inches in length. They are considered 

 by some as excellent food. 



Tuesday, July 16th, 1833. 



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