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To the Editor of the British American. Sir,

I resume the subject of public Highways, which I consider to be one of primary moment -—they have been disgraced by a lavish and un- proﬁtable expenditure of time, labour and mo- ney. In my last l touched upon the roads leading towards St. Eleanors, now we shall t‘ k A little ofthe road leading from that gace toward the North Cape, the Bridge over

llis RiverI believe to be well situated, al- though it has been the subject of much criti- ‘vpism b reason of a quagmire where it is pla- ced. dread a hill, butl would not shun a quagmire if it was directly in my way, because such places make good roads, when turned up. The inﬂuence of an Owner cfa Ship yard, or what is called an employ is frequently injurious and contrary to the public service. You will generally see the true line of a highway do. viating or departing toward such p aces. We once designed a road to Cascum ec, but it turned out to be aroad to Bidde ord, ,—we designed a road from the centre ofLot 10, a, the Isthmus, to the North Cape, but unfor- Purately it staggered down to Lewis Town or andlstown, and then it took a second stagger an ard Kildare, at a precipice, where it would or .at least 1001. to delve a road through to toe sea shore ; and, strange to think! near the residence of the Commissioner of that dis- trict, a large sum of money has been devoted, and possibly maybe devoted, for building a Bridge over Kildare River at the last mention- ed Crook. I believe the 'ob will not be less than 1501. and the rebuil’ding of it piobably half as much more, if we may calculate by experience. Now if the correct course had been pursued from Hill‘s Mill-dam to the head of Tignish Ponds, ‘iiis Bridg“ “0"” 09$. 33‘} en; but in place ofit we should cross Kil- re River, where it might be bridged at an expenoe of ﬁve pounds. The Acadian French oﬁ'ered to open and round up the whole line of read in this direction, a distance of between fourteen and ﬁfteen miles for 1201. ; but I have not et done with that line of road, and must spots a word about Ellis River Ferry,—it is said that there is a license for it. I went to the north side ofit a very few davs ago—arri- ved at 12 o’clock, noon, and hoisted my hand- kerchief for asignal,--there I waited three hours and a half, when two men came over in

a shattered leaky canoe, the bow oar was the blade of a paddle, for the handle had been broke off ap arently some years ago, and there was no sat , not even a blanket. From the number of mud holes on the North side of Lot 16, 1 should suppose that pork and shifbuilding there must be in great request. And indeed, the road from Bedeque toward Charlotte Town rféar the former place has the same appear- ance. Now Sir, lam advancing toward Char- lotte Town by the hook and crook road from Pre'l. to and from Poplar-Island Bridge. On the west side of the bridge there is a quagmire not .less than 50 yards long; among others, leading toward Dog River Bridge, a fabric , quite out ofthe proper course; and on the East “9‘9 0f Poplar Island bridge is another qiiao- mire not uite so long, but equally dangerouz. 0 '00 “york of the bridge itself appears walk—how it is loaded I cannot sa , but it will have a trial next spring. The air mode of loading a bridge is to throw in stone ballast

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equall ingenious contrivance, the under stra- tum o the earth work is brush wood, and that laid to no foolish height,——the consequence is that the false covering gave way the first high tide after it was laid, and sunk into holes quite enough to founder a horse and probably his rider. But Ihad forgot Wilmot Creek Bridge. Mark my words, Mr. Editor, you Will not send your Papers over it on horseback next May—- It is three feet too low, and its ccntre forms a dip or depression instead of an elevation: such as it is we cannot get over it,—l enquired the reason, and was told that one of the Contrac- tors for repairing it had gone to New Bruns- wick.

I have fairly written myself sick of such jabbing and botching, or else I should say something about the true line of road from Tryon to Poplar Island Bridge ; but when my stomach returns to its tone, I shall resume the subject. In the mean time I have only to sub- mit that if the foregoing remarks remain on- contradicted it will be for the wisdom of his Majesty’s Government here to consider whe- ther certain Commissioners evidently impli. cated in the mischiefs complained of, s iould be

aid their salary or prosecuted for negligence. fhave heard a question asked,—what money had the Chief Overseer mentioned in Rubs Letter, to superintend the expenditure of, in the year he alludes to ? to which I answer, Fifteen hundred pounds paid not by Law note: but in real cash. It is my wish, as far as in my power, to facilitate the operations of Govern. ment here,--and most especially at the present moment, I am not in .the receipt or the ex- pected receipt ofone penny of the public mo- ney, but I am deeply interested in the improve- ment of the Colony, and particularly its High- ways. Experiencgvshpws, Ifear, that many needs make slight wort-s; and.P°“'bly worse than slight work. We liavCiid'Herent. 3°65”! here, but I think that a Board”:f enqu'ry "no

120. 6 A victory has been claimed for Don Pedro, but under peculiar circumstances; for at the very time we are told he was in full march on Coimbrs. we find him ﬁghting it battle on the northern side of the Douro. 1!: had been successful there, why is it that no authentic accounts have been sent to England. be having at his command steam-boats and other quick sailing vessels for that purpose.

What renders the circumstance still more singular. is that while the British Government have oﬂicislly been made acquainted with the blockade ofthe ’I‘agus, the have been furnished with no particulars of this alledgtd battle and assumed victory. On this ground we much fear that the invading and constitutional army is in an swkard position, either compelled to retreat or shut up in Oporto. Certain it is, that Miguel has asu erior force, and the peasantry are unfavourable to edro, otherwise nothing could have prevented his march on Lisbon. The priests are universally opposed to him, and the mind of the population is in the kee ing of these holy fathers. Hence much of the diﬂ‘icu ty and disappointment; but this should have been farseen and provided against.

Retirement of the Spoken—The Speaker of the House of Commons has intimated his intention to retire atthe end of the resent session of parliament. has ﬁlled that laborious situation for sixteen years, , during six successive parliaments. He has, there r fairly and honourany earned the honours that a at n

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Blockade Qf the Tagus.—Despatches have. just bass received at the Foreign-ofﬁce, announcing the We“ blockade of the ngus by the ﬂeet of Don a 'a , under the command of Admiral Sartorius.’ o‘w e «y, tual the blockade may be. we do not presume to con-‘

to trade is but too plain.

Saturday JlIorm'ng.—-The attention of the specula- tors in Consols has been drawn to the reports in circu- lation, touching the proceeding, of the Conference, which, itis said. are like] to terminate favourably. and that King Leopold. be are his marriage with it 2 French Princess, will sign a treaty of peace with the Dutch.

This news was so far believed at the Stock Exchange that the prices rallied 1-2 per cent. The market had been previously a good deal depressed. The account

rice was down to 83 3—4. owing to some farther sales

the state ofthe Highwa I would be‘zisi'tis‘étiiiilfl any of them, and probagly more so than all put together. I entreat—l invoke such authentic communications on this subject to be sent to you Mr. Editor, as may have a tendency to

forward this most desirable accomplishment.— The road near Poplar Island Bridge is now re- pairing—it is almost time. Yoursﬁ are. R U B.

LATE INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE. _ The Pigeon packet. Lieut. Binney, arrived at Hali-; lifax. on (Sunday) 3d inst. brought London papers to the 5th August ; the additional news of interest which they furnish will be found in the following Summary

'The Russian and Dutch loan Bill. Customs Duty Bill, and Irish Reform Bills. have passed the House of Lords. A Bill for abolishing sinecure offices in the Court of Chancery, has been read a second time.

The Crops throughout the Kingdom are represented as promising an abundant harvest.

All the prisoners at Killtenny have been acquitted. The gentlemen of the county were afraid to do their duty asjurors. The tithe system and the people’s unwersahopposition to it. we regret to say. continues to tembrod this unhappy land in civil dissentions and no .

The Cholera had broken out at Rotterdam, by which a great check had been put to business.

.The disease was raging with int-reared violence at Vienna.

SPAIN. Private letters from Spain state that a great movement was taling place amongst the troops. as the news ofthe arrival of Don Pedro had caused a strong feeling in several of the frontier towns, and l'erdinand was afraid that serious disturbances might take place.

. The Gazette contains an order for the Court going into_ mourning for her Serene Highness the Princess Louise. niece to her Majesty. The mourning to con-

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tinue front the 15th inst. to the 5th of August.

or the Court of Chancery.

'"he re-aouearance of the cholera at Berlin has been

' 'em‘. . ofﬁcially stated. The for er bill is passed, the w The Forgery Bill.—— in, ‘ ‘g grey. the sanguinM.‘ gallows has been deprived 0t ".5 , and as far' "

spectecle is no longer to be tolerated, .. . as this offence is concerned. upon which we earnestry congra- tulate all the friends of humanity. ’

It will now be seen whether the secondary mode of punishment is more orless efficient than the capital one.

France—The Paris papers up to yesterday’s date. represent that capital perfectly tranquil. The number oftrOops assembled in, and its vicinity amounts to 45,- 300 men.

Prince Tnlleyrand, it is now said. will return to this country in the ﬁrst week in September.

.Irelantt.—lrish affairs. as usual, are the prominent objects of attention in Parliament. The Tithe Bill has undergone many discussions during the week. There was difference of opinion. though no war long speech- _es ; and several divisions took place, al terminating in favor of the measure. '

I It is said the Duchess of Berry has gone to SWIIZCP an .

Trade-The stagnation of commerce, was never so excessn'e as at the present time ; one day early in the week only one ship was entered in the London Custom House. it Circumstance unprecedented. except when the navigation had been interrupted by frost. The whole commerce of the country is gradually going to decay and ruin. yet ministers are closing the session Without one effort to stop the totatl destruction of na- vtgaiion. .

CHOLERA REPORT.

COUNCIL OFFICE. WHITEHALL. Aug. 4.

Bristol. total cases from commencement, 82, death 33. Plymonth,623. 26L Cai‘lisle, 262, 14]. Li pool 3040, 848. Shefﬁeld, 157. 55. Leeds, 630, York, 399. 158. Bull 733. 267. Edinburgh. ' 478. Leith, 20]. 120. Glasgow. 2076. 1035. Be of do. 503, 236. Paisley.644. 369. Greenoc' 272, Port-Glas ow, 30. 12. Kilmamock. 93. ' loa, 138, 47. otal in all parts ofthe countr 94,434; deaths 0,20l.

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