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London, England, 1846-11-19 00:00:00

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REPORT on the IRISH FISHERIES.
The fourth annual report of the Commissioners of
Public Works, addressed to the Lord-Lieutenant on the
fiisheries of Ireland, having been printed, a brief abstract
of its contents is subjoined.
The commissioners say that throughout the year 1845
they had been able to trace the general improvement in
the fisheries of the country. Since the last report was
issued two Acts have been passed in reference to them,
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object the encouragement of the constructiong of piers,
harbours, and other works for fishing purposes. The
following abstract shows a progressive increase in the
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In the year 1844 the number of first-class vessels were
2,237 ; men and boys, 11,193. In 1845, vessels, 2,371 ;
men and boys, 12,175. In 1844, second-class boats,
15,718 ; men and boys, 73,515. In 1845, second-class
boats, 17,512 ; men and boys, 80,898. Total in 1844,
vessels and boats, 17,955 ; men and boys, 84,708. Total
in 1845, vessels and boats, 19,883 ; men and boys,
93,073.
There can be no doubt, it is added, that the fisheries
will continue to progress in extent and importance, aided,
as they will be, by the enactment for promoting the
security and increasing the accommodation for vessels
employed in the trade, and by improved facilities for in-
ternal communication. It is matter of congratulation
that during the past season there have been few or none
of those disputes among the fishing communities which
prevailed, more or less, in former years.
The different fisheries are then classified, and obser-
vations are made under each division.
DEEP SEA FISHERIES.—In this department the com-
missioners have abstained from introducing restrictive
provisions or bye-laws as regards the modes or times of
fishing in the open sea ; and, by this course, coupled
with suitable explanations, and the force of example and
increased experience, prejudices are being removed, and
the way prepared for the introduction of skill and
peaceable habits. In former reports allusion was made
to the establishment of a small fishing company at
Dunmore, county Waterford. The success of the com-
pany led others to follow their example, and the boats
of five companies are now fishing in the same locality.
There are in all twelve fine cutters, averaging a weekly
produce throughout the year of nearly 1001. The pre-
judices
of the native fishermen against the use of the
deep sea trawl net are nearly extinguished, and the people
are solicitous for the increase of the number of large
vessels, in order that they may obtain berths. Dealers
and exporters have sprung up in the neighbourhood of
Waterford, and the companies need no longer trouble
themselves about the disposal of their fish. On the
average of three years the returns of one company
exceeded fifteen per cent. on the capital invested.
Though much of the success obtained is attributable to
daily steam communication with England, and a steady
remunerative price, yet, independently of these, there
is sufficient to encourage the trader (who should com-
bine a system of curing with his traffic in fresh fish)
to make exertions similar to those of the Waterford
companies in many of the more westerly stations on
the - •
coast. A more general adoption of a system of curing
would be a very important step in the advancement of
the Irish fisheries. Advantages might be derived from
adopting the practice prevalent in England of proprietors
and other persons in the neighbourhood of fishing sta-
tions advancing capital for tile construction of improved
boats, fishing gear, &c., on the security of shares, held
in a sort of partnership with the fishermen in the boats
and profits of fishing. This would be a legitimate and
safe mode of encouraging the fisheries.
OYSTER FISHERIES.—This subject was treated fully
in the last report. The Act since passed (8 and 9 Vic-
toria, cap. 108) affords, with previous enactments, all
that appears necessary in the way of legislation for the
regulation and advancement of this branch of the fisheries.
It is hoped that through the instrumentality of the coast
guard, and increased exertions on the part of the con-
stabulary on shore, the strict observance of the close
season will be enforced. Attention is now being directed.
to the formation of artificial beds or layings.
LOBSTER FISHERIES.—An attempt to introduce new
modes of capture off the southern coast of Wexford has
been frustrated for the present by the jealousy of the
neighbouring inhabitants.
SPRAT FISHING BY MEANS OF FIXED NETS OR WEIRS.
—As the object is useful, with a view to the supply of
bait for the deep sea fisheries, it is proposed to grant
licenses in all cases in which a prima facie prescriptive
right is shown, taking precautions against any injury to
the salmon fisheries during the close season.
SALMON FISHERIES.—CLOSE SEASON.—After speak-
ing of the difficulty and dispute in which this subject is
involved, the commissioners express a hope that the time
is not far distant when one uniform close salmon season
will be established by law, both in Great Britain and in
Ireland, the habits of the fish being substantially the
same in both countries. As regards the sea
and tideways, no objection can be made to the ob-
servance of a uniform close season ; but a slight
departure from uniformity in the upper or fresh
water portions of rivers will be found judicious.
In order that the rivers may be fully stocked with a
supply of early breeding fish (a most important object
for all parties) there should be a cessation from all kinds
of fishing for salmon from an early period of the autumn.
The opening during any part of the month of January
would, on the whole, be injudicious ; and the few who
might derive immediate advantage from it, would be
amply rewarded for any temporary loss which they
might sustain from being prevented from fishing in that
month. It is therefore proposed—
" That in the upper or fresh water portions of rivers
throughout Ireland there shall be a uniform close season,
as regards every mode of fishing for salmon, from the
15th of September to the last day of February inclusive.
" 2. That in the sea and tideways there shall be a uni-
form close season from the Ist of September to the 31st of
January inclusive.
"3. That all net fishing for salmon and trout shall
cease in the upper portions of rivers on the 31st August;
and that angling only for the fish shall be permitted
until the 15th of September."
Some doubt having been expressed whether angling
should not be permitted later than the 15th of Septem-
ber, after due consideration it is thought undesirable that
angling should form an exception. The commissioners
further observe that the rivers being the natural nurseries
both for the fish within their banks and at their mouths,
and for the public fisheries on the coast, the times to be al-
lowed for fishing therein must be regulated by a regard.
for the public interest. It is remarked that the altera-
tion made in the size of meshes and nets by the Bth and.
9th Vie., c. 100, has removed many objections which
were urged during the salmon fishery inquiry. The re-
port concludes with a suggestion for the " assessing all
parties benefited by the fisheries, for the purpose of rais-
ing a local fund for their protection." It is signed by IL
D. Jones, B.T. Ottley, J. Radcliff, and W. T. Mulvaney.

When the ship Jeremiah Garnett, which arrived
here a few days ago from China, called at St. Helens,
potatoes were selling at 24 per sack in that island.—
Liverpool Atbinx.
DUTCH TURKEYS.—The vessel, Jonge Charles, ar-
rived at the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, from the
Dutch port Flushing, has brought, in addition to several
cows and 176 sheep, ten live turkeys, the produce of
Holland. We are not aware of a similar arrival having
been included in previous supplies from that fruitful
country ; and although the number in the present in-
stance is inconsiderable, the importation is by no means
unworthy of remark, as it gives an earnest of future
arrivals of a similar character, and may be the means of
causing a greater abundance of this esteemed bird to ob-
tain at the forthcoming festive season, than has been
the case during those of former years, and thus place
the luxury more surely or probably within the reach of
those who have hitherto, in consequence of their high.
price, or comparative scarcity, been deterred from their
purchase.
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ALARMING FIRE AT A MALSTER'S.—On Tuesday
morning, at an early alarminghourt,oanmr.
in the premises belonging . T. Johnson, fi ra
flames first showed Brick-lane, Spitalfields. The.
carrying on an extensive business in Montague-court,
room, The engines
soon extended to the screening. engines
they had .
them-
selves in the kiln, and before any assistance could be had,
flames were not extinguished until the
soon arrived, and no time was lost in setting them to
work, but the
burnt out, and a small building over severely
kiln, the screening room, and the kiln house were com-
pletely
damaged. Mr. Johnson, whose loss is considerable, was
uninsured. It could not be ascertained how the fire
originated.
DEATH OF MR. RICHARD YOUNGE, THE COME-
DIAN.—This esteemed performer, who was many years
at Drury-lane Theatre, but latterly almost exclusively
at the minors, expired on Tuesday, after an illness
of some continuance, at his residence in Warren-
street, White Conduit-street, Pentonville. - Mr. Younge
embraced the stage at a very early age, acting at New-
castle and other theatres in the North, and having
created a considerable impression, he was engaged in the
York circuit, where he remained many seasons. Here
he met the daughter of Mrs. Harlowe (who now, in her
81st year, is still in the enjoyment of good health), by
whom Mr. Younge had several children, three of whom.
oungedie
dsome
years
arezon living.ielgs.
suMrccess.sl: in York attracted the attentionMr
Elliston, who was scouring the •
provinces for actors and
actresses. Mrs. H. Hughes, Messrs.
_Rayner, Browne,
Sherwin, Archer, and
many others made their first bow
at Drury-lane,
where Mr. Tom e appeared in season
of Kean ; he was 1822-23 as 'ago to the Othello g emi-
nently successful, but his
great namesake, Charles
Young, was that season engaged, and the new actor sunk .
down to parts of minor importance. His last engage.
ment was at the City of London Theatre, under the di-
rection of Mr. R. Homier. His voice became affected,
and as he was getting almost inaudible, he retired from.
the stage. Not without prolonged application did he
get upon the Drury-lane Fund, the annuity from which.
he has not lived many months to enjoy. About two
years ago Mr. Younge led his second lady to the altar,
-Ths deceased was about fifty-fire years of age.