Macadamizing.
TO THE EDITOR OF 'I'TE TIMES. Slr,-Ads you have favoured the public with the views of '- VIA- Tor" on one side of the question of the above system of road- making, you will not perhaps object to their having mine on1 the other, should you think them worth insertion. Thequestion, as itappears to me, is not-is the new system per- fect . but, whether it is better than the old ? In respect to wear, I will allow it to be much inferior; but the repairs,it mnust be allowed, are effected with little trouble, and no obstruction,compared with the old; which is greatly in its favour, paTticularly when it shall be adopted in narrow streets. Regarding their respective states in wet weather, they are pretty equal; for, however sloppy the new roads may be, you do not in crossing get above a certain heiglht in mud; whereae, in crossing the old one, the least false step or slip-and the stones wear in a manner admirably to assist your slipping-your shoes get covered, andi stockings splasbed, besides the chance of putting yourancles out of joint, or wrenching themn. I alludein both cases towhere crossings are not swept: as totienecessity ofkeeping the newroads constantlv scraped and the consequent increased expense, I am not one to cavil at Improvement becaAse it opens a doDr of employment to the poor. That I consider a point in its favour. Regarding noise, I will venture to say, there is not a sick person where this system is adopted, that does not bless the inventor; nor one where it is not that does not pray ft it. And this alonc, with. out taking into consideration the being able in tie busiest place to continue a conversation without straining your lunge to hoarseness, and not being shook out of your chairs at home, will in my estima- tion outweigh all the advantages (If any) the old way may possess. What VIATOt observes respecting the high curve of the old, is just, and it is a point n fvour of the new that it is much more level, and can be more easily kept so, which, as it lessens the strain. ing, wear and tear of carriages, carts, &c., gives it great advantages. Lastly, in resDect to danger, there is no comparison. The cause of thejanmentable and frequent accidents, with loss of life and limb, which-iappen in what is called greasy walking willbe removed by the gseneral adoption of the new system, and pedestrians (females in particular) be relieved from the danger and fear of slipping in cross- ing the streets. Nor must we forget the mercy shown to horses antl cattle in thc saving of labour, and firmness of footing it afTerds. What I bave sd-ianced needs but five minutes' yassing observa- tion te acimowledge its truth. Your bumble servant. KA1) NV) TU MAUAIADMIZING. %J4Wgcl -a. MACADAM.ZWNG.