NATURALIZATION OF FISH* 209 



Sir Francis Barnard (the Governor of New 

 England) had a pool which had no communica- 

 tion whatever with the sea ; several salt-water fish 

 had lived therein for many years, and were most 

 healthy. Phil. Trans. 1771. 



It is not impossible that fresh-water fish might 

 be improved by stews of salt-water in a few weeks. 

 D. BarrinytonPhil. Trans. 1771. 



Sea-water Basins. Mr. Arbuthnot, at Peter- 

 head, has excavated many large basins out of the 

 granite rock. These basins can be filled and 

 emptied at pleasure, by high tide and low ebb. 

 They are intended as a receptacle of sea fish for 

 the London markets ; the fishermen bring them in 

 great abundance, and feed them. As the waters 

 are clear, the movements of the fish can be easily 

 noticed, and afford great amusement from the 

 tameness of the fish following the proprietor. 



In Berkshire there are some artificial lakes. 

 Loveden has one of thirty acres, and a fish-house 

 or cottage, in which are three stews, with covers 

 under lock and key. Many gentlemen have also 

 ponds let to tenants, that produce every third or 

 fourth year carp or tench : by retail, the price is 

 generally from \0d. to Is. per pound. 



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