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demonstrated that the re-stocking of the rivers of 

 France with fish, and the acclimatisation of foreign 

 species, was a work of public utility, and proposed 

 to establish the institution at Huningue, near 

 Basle, and which was commenced on the 5th of 

 August, 1852. 



The capabilities and influence of this establish- 

 ment have opened a new field of enterprise on a 

 large scale, and, promoted by Government, was 

 placed under the State administration of the roads 

 and bridges, with the view of increasing the supply 

 of food to the people. 



On the 5th of October, 1852, the arrangement 

 of the works at Huningue was agreed upon by 

 Messrs. Coste and Berthot and Detzen, upon a 

 surface of 35 hectares (about 70 statute acres), 

 with an abundant supply of spring water, at a 

 temperature of 10 centigrade, with an additional 

 supply from other streams. 



The experience derived in 1853 and 1854 con- 

 firmed the preceding experiments, both with regard 

 to artificial propagation and the transport of ova. 



In 1854, suitable buildings were erected, with 

 ponds and other requisites, the cost of which was 

 estimated at 154,000 francs. Ponds were made 

 for the reception of each species of fish to be pro- 

 pagated for re-stocking the rivers and canals, and 

 for the supply of individuals. M. Coste was in- 

 structed to make further experiments, and to 

 publish annual reports upon the collection and 

 distribution of the ova, and as to the results 

 obtained at the College of France. 



The total outlay in the construction of ponds, 

 conduits, buildings, and apparatus, from 1852 to 



