Uncle Dick and Lisa's Old Time Animal Tales

Boston, July 26.
A long conversation with the captain and crew of the brig Palos, of New York, which arrived here yesterday, leaves no doubt at all on our mind that they were in truth favored with a fair sight of the serpent, as stated in the morning papers. They were becalmed off the Graves, or nearly so, about an hour, and during all that time the animal was continually appearing and disappearing, frequently within three or four rods distance, or less, and in such a manner that the shape of the head was distinctly discerned by all on board. The boat was put out by three of the crew, and they pursued him for sport, some time; but he dodged them when they approached, and immediately after would show himself in another direction. The head is described by the steward as resembling that of the shovel nosed shark, quite long and wide, and white underneath. The length is generally agreed upon as from 70 to 90 feet; the size as exceeding that of a barrel. Capt. Miltimore has not been, heretofore, a “sea serpent man” but feels no doubt at all as to the appearance in this case, and every person on board, about a dozen, agree with him. The Boston Pilot, also an unbeliever, is now convinced of his error.