§ Vili.
m o d e 'o f p r í - For the farther encouragement
phu* Tnd salt anC^ extensi°n of some particular
works. branches of industry, it is likewise
our most gracious intention to offer the
sulphur-works at Huusevig, and the saltworks
at Reykenes, to private adventurers,
and on reasonable conditions ; for which
purpose, those concerned have to apply to
our committee for regulating Icelandic affairs.
And, should any one be inclined to renew
the working of the sulphur-mines, which
were formerly in drift near Kreisevig, in the
district of Guldbringue, or to work any other
considerable mines, or to make farther improvements
in the boiling of salt from thè
sea-water, by the assistance of the hot-
springs, such as are to be found in the
district of Bardestrand, at Reykholt, and
possibly in sundry other places, we would
not only herewith cause the same to be
permitted, but likewise encourage such en-
deavors by proportionate bounties. With
regard to the sulphur in general, it shall be
permitted for every person to make the best
use of it, to thè extent of his ability, and
wheresoever he may find it; with the sole
reservation, that this must be done with the
consent of the land-owner, in case it should
be discovered in any place beyond the limits
of the discoverer’s own grounds.
$ IX .
incouragement Of such minerals as are found
minoraiSsub-dry this country, whether of earth,
sand, or stone, every one is allowed
to make free use, provided that they
are found on the mountains, public roads,
or other places, not the property of any
particular person. And, as several of the
stony kind are found to be very useful for
buildings and other uses, such persons as
may be willing to break them, may (on
a request for such purpose having been legally
made) have a right of property
granted them to such places, provided they
are not already the property of others; but,
should the case be otherwise, they must
make an agreement for such purpose with
the proprietor of the soil; and the magistracy
shall likewise take care that none,
without sufficient cause, deny another person
the liberty of using such kinds of
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