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ment which practical science has arrived at. Well may the 
two zealous labourers congratulate themselves upon the vast 
benefits they have conferred upon mankind. MM. Coste and 
Kemmerer deserve the substantial gratitude of their fellow- 
countrymen, and merit the high esteem of all who are 
interested in practical pisciculture. The French Government 
has done all that could be expected of it. Why, then, is the 
Government of this country so remiss? A great national 
benefit is offered, and are no steps to be taken in order to 
accept it ? We may conclude in the language of one who 
has, even in this country, done much to forward the good 
work : — 
* To cultivate the sea ; to till and sow the shore like a cornfield ; to cover 
the salt sand with rich and nutritious crops : this will be an achievement 
indeed ! And that it is not an impossible one, the example of what has 
been done upon the French coast gives us a sure and certain proof. Let us 
set about it. 
