846 OYSTERS, AND ALL ABOUT THEM. 



began and ended at points established with all the accuracy 

 of the most accurate surveyors of the world the officers of 

 the U.S. Coast Survey and their limits were therefore 

 clearly and sharply defined. In many the surveys had 

 been completed, and by adopting those or similar divisions 

 portions of the area could be opened to entry from time to 

 time as the natural beds were located, and thus an imme- 

 diate revenue secured and a portion, if not all, the expenses 

 attending the installation of the work be defrayed. The 

 action would be similar to laying off a town in blocks, and 

 permitting building in each as fast as the grades were 

 established and public ways defined. 



3. That the body controlling the shell-fisheries, after 

 suitable surveys had been made, and the positions of the 

 natural beds defined and laid down on proper maps, should 

 determine upon the areas and positions of the Public 

 Grounds of the State in each section. 



4. That the Public Grounds should include all natural 

 beds, and such adjacent areas as might be necessary to 

 provide for such natural expansion as would occur within a 

 reasonable time, and that a definition should be given to 

 the term " natural bed." 



5. That the body controlling the fishery should have 

 full power and jurisdiction over the Public Grounds, and 

 should prescribe such rules and regulations for the govern- 

 ment of the same as might be necessary. 



6. That upon the determination of the location and 

 area of the Public Grounds in any section, the same should 

 be published for the information of those whom it might 

 concern, and that opportunity to be heard should be given 

 any person who was dissatisfied with the decision as 

 announced ; and that all objections and protests should 



