Early Files compiled by Jack Sheedy
1861 The Fishing-Bounty: Funds for the payment of the Bounties in this District have not yet been received by the Collector. We have no definite knowledge as to when funds will be provided; but as soon as they are, we shall give notice through our columns. In the present condition of commerce, the revenue from imports is greatly reduced, and the income of the government is unequal to the payment of the expenses … Our people are suffering much from their inability to sell their fish, and we hope they will be able soon to derive some little assistance from the bounties.
Source: barnstablepatriot.com