Was reported to me that the bridge is giving way: the pillars falling down and many of the large stones already in the water. Tappointed a Deputy to examine the bridge with' the Harbour Master, and they report that it is true that the bridge is de-lapidated and ought to be repaired immediately. Tt has been the custom forthe gentry of the place to raise the necessary funds, for this purpose, by subscription, and to attend to the work.' Ihave instructed them to pr ceed immediately with the repairs, acconling to the former practice, so that the bridge may he in condition for pedestrians to use and that boats may pass under it without. ineonvenience. I have written to the Commissioner of Customs to so inform the Harbour and Ishall thank you to advise the Mun pal Council.
Joux Goopsow, Esq., (Seat oF Taorat.
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