This question of roads requires the attention of our ablest men, as it is one of greater importance to the farmer than any question now before the public. Transportation is often a question of profit and loss to the producer, for time is money in bringing most crops to market, and the more quickly and conveniently they can be carried, the greater will be the returns.

The principle causes of our bad roads are water and narrow tires under heavy loads. And what are the remedies ? To remove the former good stone roads should be built. The money could be obtained by bonding the county, and by collecting toll. Competent persons should be put in charge of the construction, to see that the work is thoroughly done, and that the farmers get what they are paying for.

The roads should be built by first removing the roadbed to a depth sufficient to receive a good quantity of stone. Large stones should be placed at the bottom, and their size should decrease as the top of the bed is approached. When the bed has been filled, the surface should be thoroughly rolled until it is sufficiently compact to shed all water that may fall on it.

A double toll should be charged for every loaded wagon that has a narrow tire. You cannot compel a man to use a wide tire, but if he is so narrow-minded as to use a narrow one, a double tax will widen his views and perhaps bis tires. No man complains about paying toll, provided he is using a good road, and those, who wear out the road and get the most benefit from it, should also pay for it. - H., Long Island.