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The Opettator

OCTOBER 22, 1831

LEVIATHAN.—A large whale was cast on shore at North Berwick, about fourteen days ago. It was sold by the captors for 371. I0s. exclusive of the bones, which were purchased by Dr. Knox, of Burke notoriety, for 141.; he is on the spot himself, superintend- ing its dissection and preparation as a skeleton, to be exhibited in his museum.