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for, as they seldom produce for the captors more than l()cl to Is. 

 per dozen. 



At the present time no legislation would appear to be neces- 

 sary as regards crabs ; but in view of additional means of quick 

 transit springing up, and markets opening for the sale of this 

 fish, it might be well to enact that no crab should be permitted 

 to be taken of less than 5 inches in length across the back at its 

 greatest measurement. 



We have, &c. 

 (Signed) John A. Blake. 

 Jos. Hayes. 

 „ Thomas F. Brady. 



The Chief Secretary for Ireland, 

 &c. &c. &c. 

 Dublin Castle. 



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