The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-05-01
The National Fish Hatchery
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1t is prehaps well known by our readers
that at the last session of the National Con-
gresS an appropriation of $4,000 was made
for the purpose of establishing hatchery
in Vermont. Vermont also made an APP
preparation of $2400 for like purpose last
fall. Governor Page has been in cOrresnon-
dence with Col. Marshall Mcdonald, the
U. s. Fish Commissioner at Washington,
with view to securing for the State the
best possible advantages which can be de-
rived from the State and National apprO.
priatiOns. Col. Mcdonald is in doubt as to
whether it would be desirable or practibe
to combine the State appropriations. with
the National appropriations. but assures
the Governor that he will advise with re-
preventative men of Vermont before com
ing to conclusion about the matter.
Thus far only two directors of the State
hatchery have been appointed bv the Gov
ernor.viz: c. G. Warren. of Waterbury.
and DR.. H. II. Swift. of Pittsf, I'd. 1t has
seemed best that the third director be loca-
location has been decided upon it is prOba-
BILE that the third Director will not be APP
pointed, provided, of course, that directors
Warren and Swift agree as to The location.
1t is not altogether clear whether the
hatchery should be connected with, or in
the vicinity Of the National hatchery or in
some other section of the state. In decid-
ing this matter our State Commissioners
will doubtless counsel with u. S. Commits
sioner Mcdonald when he comes to Yer
MOTT to make his examination. which will
prObaly be early in July.
Col Mcdonald is spoken of very highly
as man of excellent sense and sound judg-
ment in all matters pertaining to fish, and
present indications are that Vermont will
receive substantial benefits from the i'm
petus which will be given to the propaga-
ton of fish by these two appropriations.
We copy below recent letter from Com
missioner Mcdonald to Governor Page
which may be o, interest to those who take
an interest in fish culture in Vermont:
WASHINGTON, D. &. April IS, 1884,
Hon. CARROLL S. PAGE, I
Governor Of Veymont.
Hyde Park, VT
Dear Sir:-The appropriation made for the trout
hatchery in Vermont does not become available until the
first Of the ensuing fiscal year, and in the press Of other
matters requiring immediate attention. have deferred
consideration Of our plans with reference that work
until it was necessary to take it up Shortly after July
Ist is my intention to visit Vermont and make care
full examination Of such localities are suggested or
are known to be available for such station
templated Having determined the location. which will
only be done after the most careful examination, the
n.xt step will be the vesting of the title in the United
States by purchase g or transfer as the case be-
These preliminaries having been settled, Engineer
would make survey Of the ground and prepare the
plans for the devopment Of the station be ready
next winter the opening Of Congress submit in de-
TAI p'ans, sPecmcauons, ana esumatcs whether 1t
will be desirable practicable combine the State ap-
preparation with the Government appropriation is mat
ter am not prepared express opinion about un-
I'll have given II more mature consideration, shall
only act in the matter after advising with yourself and
representative men from your State and will come to
no decision to location plans until after full and
free conference and discussion. desire to proceed slow
y, cautiously and conservatvely in the matter and to
lay the foundation for such development of our
work in your State will be- hope, Of great eventual
value to it. Very truly yours.
M. MCDONALD,
Commissioner