THE STURGEON. 



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Jackson's remarks. 



larger fish extend several yards in length, being 

 cleansed from their mucus, and dried, were found 

 surprisingly strong and elastic, resembling cords 

 made with the intestines of other animals, com- 

 monly called cat-gut, and from some trials, pro- 

 mised superior advantages, when applied to me- 

 chanic operations." 



