The New York herald., 1876-12-24

tor about inches long but quite hideous its
grandfather could possibly have been. He stroked Il
seemed to appreciate these for 1t nestled aec
tionately closer TO his palm.
II wonder how you can iondle such hideous little
monster" said a visitor.
"why, l love him. the faithful alIgatorist re-
turned; 'see here!" And with this he put the ga
tors mouth to his and imprinted chaste, long kiss
upon IL
THIS was certainly strange action. but the whales
guardian tersey explained il to all the bystanders by
saying, "oh, he has sweetheart to kiss him !"
HOW rHK FISH
Very few OF the visitors OF the Aquarium probably
realize how difficult II is to procure the proper food for
all these ush curoses and how varied the food sup
ply must be- u takes a bushel of round
nsh. Holsters, &c.; aud to give them change OF
diet Professor Butler alernates the clans with small
ush cut up. The small fresh water bsh fed with
about our quarts Of earth worms which II Is often
very difficult to procure, and which have generally
be dug Up from hot house The sea horses. which
are probably the most remarkable looking fish In the
entire collection bringing vividy before the spectator
as they do, tho pictures Of the abed uncorn led
with peculiar itlle parasite which grows In the Rar
tan River aud has 10 be brought thence to the
Aquarium. The large fresh water fishes, such
half oushsi o mineows per day fq Professor ws,a
buter gives the trout chopped bcos liver "They get
ns no.r "a, H. on .na. sald the Professor as lager
put cream on II and that makes them grow still fatter
ihcre seems to be sort Of punning atmosphere
about the Aquarium, for the Professor drvly added
'.You see they are good vers--I mean tho trout d
The Professor showed the writer how anemonc-
tant part IN Darwin's theory-atc lip OF scoop
and II was most curious to the ten;acles OF this
siongelike nsh-vegeatle close around to see il
slowly disappear The experiment OF cutting anc-
INTO two has been tried at the Aquarium and IL
was found that both parts lived
HORACE GREELEY AS A FISH.
or course fishes have certain resemblance to men,
But Imagine tho amazcment OF the writer when OF
the ATTENDANTS, nDinting al wide white skate whose
mouth gill operings are like fiat old.fashioned
human face SAID, This is Horace Greeley. You see
his little eyes and his broad, white hat overcoat?
DEPARTURES ASD
Mourniul TO state, the lion about take his
departure Tor pastures new. HIS row-piercing
not be missed, more especially promised
other arrivals, such as walruses, which have
yet been taken alive; sea elephants cucumbers
&c Tho sea cucumber is described by MIR. Coup as
beng exactly OF the shape and color OF cucumber
and takes IT'S TODD with tentacIe somewhat ike those
OF the anenonc, but which often looks like bright
waving plume.
A coMMESDABLE WORK
Perhaps there is branch oil natural history In
which Americans take such little interest as in the
nature, habits and culture OF tish ANY who has
frequented tho great Hamburg and Brighton Aquarin
Will bo ustonshcd at the ignorance displayed by the
queries OF the visitors at our Now York exhibition.
Even highly educated men 10 be wolully deficient
IN this one subject Of fish knowledge. Considering the
fascinating interest OF this particular branch OF natural
history, and the great importance OF fish culture,
II will be conceded that the Aquarium,
besides offering wholesome and instructive am usc
mcnt exerts beneficial influence 1t spreads kind
OF KNOWLEDGE which has been hitherto greatly neg
lected and he dissemination Of which is much 10 be
desired. Mr.. Coup deserves the thanks OF the CON-
munty not only Tor establishing place OF amusement
appeals TO he purest intelligence, but also for grau-
tously opening II, rs he daily does, TO all orphan
lums and charitable lnstitutons whoso inmates could
otherwise never afford the means OF enjoying it.