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SALMONID^. 



dated in this country. They have been confounded with 

 the ignoble band of prowlers, poachers and pot-hunters, who 

 are most potent in scouring the country of everything that 

 flies, leaps, or swims. Let us hereafter do him justice, ac- 

 knowledge his worth, and accord to him that position he 

 deserves. We will esteem him for his aesthetic tastes, and his 

 selection of a pastime which invigorates, humanizes, educates, 

 and ennobles — which hardens the muscles and stimulates the 

 brain. 



" 'Tis not from books alone Thouglit's pleasures flow — 

 They are but aqueducts whicli serve to bring 

 The stream direct (meandering else but slow,) 



As fresh it wells from Pierian spricg ; 

 But who would taste it pure at times must fling 



His books aside, and turn to Nature's page. 

 Open alike to peasant, prince, and king — 

 To man untaught as well as learned sage, 

 And mid its lessons deep his ardent thoughts engage." 



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