256 THE ARGUMENT OP THE UNITED STATES. 



harbors, and creeks. Nevertheless, they would under the treaty have 

 the right " to dry and cure fish in any of the unsettled bays, harbours 

 and creeks" of the same coast. It is inconceivable that it was in- 

 tended to exclude them from fishing in waters to the very shores of 

 which they may freely resort for the purpose of drying and curing 

 their fish. .. 



