NATURALISTS CABINET. 



Utility. 



the inner bark of the mulberry-tree, and work it 

 like matting. This appears very rich and glossy, 

 and as fine as silk shag. The natives of Louisi- 

 ana make fans of the tail; and, of four tails 

 joined together, the French used formerly to con- 

 struct a parasol. 



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