. A treatise on the importance of extending the British fisheries [microform] : containing a description of the Iceland fisheries, and of the Newfoundland fishery and colony : together with remarks and propositions for the better supply of the metropolis and the interior, with cured and fresh fish; elucidating also the necessity of encouraging and supporting commerce and the general industry of the country. Fisheries; Fisheries; Fisheries; Pêches; Pêches; Pêches. r; li â ; *! ^. f 230 ADDENDA. Bay, for better protection in the harbours of the Scilly Islands. If a fishery were established th
. A treatise on the importance of extending the British fisheries [microform] : containing a description of the Iceland fisheries, and of the Newfoundland fishery and colony : together with remarks and propositions for the better supply of the metropolis and the interior, with cured and fresh fish; elucidating also the necessity of encouraging and supporting commerce and the general industry of the country. Fisheries; Fisheries; Fisheries; Pêches; Pêches; Pêches. r; li â ; *! ^. f 230 ADDENDA. Bay, for better protection in the harbours of the Scilly Islands. If a fishery were established there, for whieh it is the finest situation in the world, it might be carried on to an incredible extent, and be of great benefit to commerce and the indus- try of the country; it would give employment to an immense number of people and be a fine nur- sery for seamen, of whom it would always be able to supply from five to ten thousand, upon an emergency. If commerce, the fisheries, and the general in- dustry of the country be neglected, and not pro- perly and efficiently supported, it must plainly be seen what will be the fate of this country. No- thing but those means will relieve it, or prevent its inevitable ruin. It must be industry of every kind, to establish its firm structure and preserva- tion ; for it requires many artists to build up, or to repair a house, although the most stupid la- bourer may pull it down. The agricultural commercial, and general industry of this coun- try, of which the fisheries form no inconsiderable part, would, if properly encouraged and sup- ported, effect a change, which no human wisdom or means can otherwise accomplish; and if these sources of relief be suspended or neglected, the country will not only languish under existing misery, but ultimately be completely and irre- trievably Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearan
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