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from cultivating their own lands, nor to inflict penalties upon 
those who have only made a reasonable use of the streams of 
running water which Providence has provided for them. 
The work of establishing reservoirs and canals is one which 
might proceed gradually ; it is only requisite that the neces- 
sity be appreciated, and means will soon be found for carry- 
ing on the work. The projected restoration of the Bois 
llouge Canal, is an important step in the right direction, and 
if followed up by similar works in other parts of the Island, 
will assuredly tend to the great object we all have in view — * 
the prosperity of Mauritius. 
J. R. MANN. 
