PROTECTION OF FISH. 



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the supply, the deficiency must be made good by 

 artificial means. 



By these means can the seductive little beauties, 

 whether of the feathered, furred, or scaly tribe, 

 that allure us to the great woods, the pleasant mea- 

 dows, or the sparkling brooks, be preserved through 

 endless time in undiminished abundance, furnishing 

 the incentive that leads us away from our dull books 

 or wearying cares, the crowded streets, the congre- 

 gations of eager men, the trials and excitements of 

 business, to gentle communings with the hills and 

 skies, to contemplative musings beneath the leafy 

 forests, or by the noisy water-falls, strengthening 

 our nerves, renewing our hold of life, and elevating 

 our moral nature. 



