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only one into which ships can run in all weathers, 

 is extremely rich in its molluscan life ; especially in 

 bivalves. It has an immense oyster-bed, yielding 



at one time a considerable 



revenue to Newhaven, which greed, wastefulness, 

 and neglect have rendered barren, and useless. These 

 delicate morsels, however, are reserved for men. 

 More useful in the meantime is the common 



