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the use of this canal, towing-path, &c. is thirty yards inbreadth, and not to deviate more than one hundred yardsfrom the line laid down in the book of reference. Water forthe use of Mr. Stephens’s works is preserved; and other worksare protected. The canal at the junction with the Rennetand Avon Canal is to be upon a level.

The proprietors are impowered to raise the sum of 80,000kto be divided into (hares of 1 ool. each, to be numbered and aticket given ; if more money is necessary, 40,000k additionalmay be raised.

The allowed rates of tonnage are—-

For all coal, culm, and coak, carried on the canal, two-pence halfpenny per ton per mile.

For all iron stone, iron ore, lead ore, calamine, and otherminerals, iron, lead, and cinders, carried on the canal, or rail-ways, &c. four-pence per ton per mile.

For all lime, lime-stone, free-stone, tiles, slate, gravel,bricks, timber, flag-stones, and other stones, clay, and sand,carried on the canal or rail-roads, three-pence per ton permile.

For all cattle, sheep, swine, and other beasts, carried on thecanal, four-pence per ton per mile.

For all other goods, wares, &c. carried on the canal orrail-roads, four-pence per ton per mile.

Fractions to be taken as for a half mile, and as for a quar-ter of a ton.

SomersetCoal Canal.

Exemption. Proprietors of coal works, may convey the coalraised from such works, and any coak made therefrom, upon

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