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each year previously ; and when this is ascertained, the value of the fish 

 removed must be taken at market prices. This refers more particularly 

 to salmon and salt-water fishings, and not to small trout fishing. The 

 value of salmon and salt-water fishings may therefore be come at by the 

 weight of the fish removed, and partly by the previous rents paid ; and 

 having found the full value of the fishings, the amount of the annual 

 burdens should be deducted from that sum, and then the remainder taken 

 at about fifteen years' purchase. 



The rents of fishings have also increased very much within the last few 

 years. Eight miles of the river Dee on the Invercauld estates were some 

 years ago let for the sum of 15 ; the same extent is now rented for 

 230 per annum. 



