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reach this colony about March, and before the winter rains 
set in. 
Fifth.—I would suggest that the experiment be tried with 
several tubs. A small quantity of spawn in each—some 
to be placed below deck and some above; and [ would also 
recommend that at the same time a few smo/t should be 
shipped in separate tubs; it bemg a fact known in this 
Colony, that the white salmon of the Mauritius were origi- 
nally conveyed thither in this way from China. 
Sixth.—And in case the effect of the tropical heat might 
be such as to hatch the spawn, whatever its age, at the same 
time, I would further suggest, as a preventive, that the 
temperature of the water in which it is placed should, if 
practicable, be regulated by means of ice. 
Seventh.—From enquiries which I have made, the greatest 
interest appears to have been taken in the experiment, not 
only by the master of the vessel, but by all on board. 
The directions of Mr. Boccius seem to have been carefully 
attended to, and that the result would Lave been successful 
I have little doubt, but for the reasons which I have assigned. 
The rust of itself would, I think, have been sufficient to 
destroy life very shortly after the hatching of the spawn. 
In conclusion, I would observe that Captain Smith, of 
the Columbus, who deserves great credit for the attention 
he has bestowed upon the experiment, is satisfied that the 
fish can be introduced into this Colony by means of the 
spawn, and that were another opportunity afforded him 
of making the attempt it would prove successful. 
(Signed) James L. BuRNETT. 
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