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St. Lawrence, that it may be in my power so to strengthen the crews 

 of the provincial vessels, as to render any unlawful attempt of tres- 

 pass to resist their authority abortive. 

 I have, &c. 



(Signed) JOHN BAZALGETTE, 



Administrator. 



His excellency SIR GEORGE F. SEYMOUR, 



Vice admiral, &c, <<?, <&c. 



[Inclosure.] 



Instructions for the commanders of the vessels employed &?/ the 

 government of Nova Scotia for the protection of the -fisheries. 



1. To keep a correct log, and particularly as to every circumstance 

 connected with the fishery, noting with as much accuracy as con- 

 venient, all foreign fishing vessels, tonnage, cargo, crew, and voyage. 



2. When you find foreign vessels fishing, contrary to treaty, within 

 three miles of the coast of Nova Scotia, you are to take means to 

 secure and send them in for trial, with the necessary witnesses, when 

 the infraction admits of clear proof. 



3. The rights of fishery ceded to the United States, and retained 

 by British subjects, depend on the convention of 1818, and the acts 

 of this province, passed in 1836, and the 59th Geo. 3rd, with copies of 

 which you are furnished. 



4. By the said convention the United States renounced forever 

 any liberty previously enjoyed, to take, dry, or cure fish on or within 

 three marine miles of any of the coasts, bays, creeks or harbors of 

 her majestsy's dominions in America, and such vessels are liable to 

 seizure for curing fish within the limit aforesaid. Due caution must 

 be observed not to interfere with vessels fishing at other places than 

 the coast of Nova-Scotia, as the convention differs when treating 

 with regard to the Labrador coast, Newfoundland, Bay of Fundy 

 and Magdalen Islands. 



5. If a vessel be found violating the treaty, and effect her escape, 

 she is still liable to detention for trial during the same voyage. 



6. All seizures must be placed in custody of the nearest convenient 

 custom or excise collector, and information, with a statement of the 

 facts, and the deposition of the master and three of the crew, be 

 sent to the attorney general, through the provincial secretary. 



7. When a vessel is found clearly infringing the treaty, compul- 

 sory means must be used, if necessary, to detain her for trial; but 

 resort to force can only be justified after every other prudent effort 

 has failed. 



8. On capture, it will be prudent to take part of the foreign crew 

 on board the cutter under your command, and place some of your own 

 crew on board the foreign vessel, as a measure of precaution. 



9. When any of her majesty's ships are met with in port, you should, 

 when circumstances permit, go on board and confer with the naval 

 commander, and receive any suggestions he may feel disposed to give, 

 which do not conflict with your general instructions. 



