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WHARFAGE RATES CONTINUED.
And so in proportion for any greater or less Quantity than a Ton.

For any other Article or Merchandize whatsoever, which shall be shipped from or landed or deposited upon any of the Wharfs, such reasonable Rate, Rent or Sum, not exceeding the Rates then usually paid in the Port of Bristol.

Goods not to remain on the Quays or Landing Places more than Three Days, without consent of the Marquis of Bute, or his Agents.

His Majesty's Vessels are exempt from payment of any of the above Rates or Duties,

The object of this canal is to avoid the dangers and difficulties of the present intricate navigation from the sea to the Glamorganshire Canal; and by affording additional accommodation to the shipping interest it will have the effect of increasing and improving the trade of Cardiff and its vicinity; and by facilitating the exportation of the mineral productions of this rich district, and providing a safe and convenient place for the loading and unloading afloat ships, and other vessels of greater burthen than can be at present accommodated, a general advantage will of necessity accrue to the public, and too much praise cannot be given to the noble Marquis for his spirited undertaking.

CAISTOR CANAL.
33 George III, Cap. 114, Royal Assent 3rd June, 1793.

THIS canal commences on the New River Ancholme Navigation, near Creampoke, in Kesley Carrs, and proceeds in an easterly