Every one connected with shipping knows well that port dues, however small, tend to keep ships away, aud in Auckland those who fixed the harbour charges has ing this in view, left it optional with all captains to employ the pilot or otherwise, rather than drive any vessel away from the poi t by enforcing harbour dues or pilotage. Toll-gates will have the same effect, aud are dheclly opposed to the principles of Free Trade. Third. The leason which Captain Daldy gave in Council, and which appeared to stiiko the members dumb, I will give in substance :—: — " The Genei al Govern ment had given notice that the military requited the Great South Road to be made good, niid unless jo paired, they, the General Government, would at once commence the work, and deduct the cost fiotn the Provincial share of Customs' dues." This notice faiily frightened the Council, and they foithwith, without reasoning on the subject, submit to the toll-gate. Tho whole Piovince is equally interested in the movement of the troops, ami there is no reason why the settlers south of Auckland shonld be leqnired to pay the whole cost of the roads. If the lands adjoining the good road are specially increased in value, then tho Government can impose a rate in aid in propoition ; but upon the same principle the owners of property near the Queen stieet Wharf should bo required to pay for part of its oiiginal cost, and a large sum may thus bo raised towards the first cost of the railway to Diury. The«e rates would be far niore reasonable than the obstructive toll gate — for the rail would be conducive to tho increase of trade and travelling — and I would readily forgive tho General Government if they could by one of their vtiutl (Aveafs ftighten the Provincial Council into making a railway. The military would not then require the roadway. Last, though not least. Pray bo silent, Mr. Editor, in future, «.bout natives imposing tolls. 