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i RN FllOM THE BRITISH CHARGE HAIFA II. IS AT 

 WASHINGTON. 



A statement of the amount of Bounties on Baited Fish 

 exported, and of allowances to Vessels employed in 

 the Bank and Cod Fisheries annually, fur the years 

 ending 30th June, 1844, '45, '46, '47, and ' ; 



Mackerel and Cod Fisheries from 1*U to 1848, 

 inclusive. 



Mackerel Fishery. Cod Fishery. 



Tons. Tons. 



1844, 16,171 75,179 



1845, 21,413 69,826 



1846, 36,463 72,516 



1847, 31,451 70,178 



1848, 43,539 82,632 



Rate of allowance to Vessels in the Cod Fishery : — 



If 5 tons and not above 30 tons, per ton S3.50 



If above 30 tons, per ton, 4.00 



If above 30 tons, and having a crew of 10 persons, 

 and employed at sea for 3$ months at least, but 

 less than 4 months, 4.00 



Allowance to any vessel not to exceed 360.00 



