(On'ario) reports that the city authorities there have discovered a new pavement for streets which ix at the sume time cheap and durable, T read an account of it, and it seems to be our id and well-tried friend macadam mixed with tar and cement, The base consists of stone, flint or granite for preference, broken up and mixed with cement; this is well rolled-in with n heavy steam-roller and should be at least six inches thick. Upon it is placed a layer of gravel and then one of stone, in blocks not more than two inches square, mixed with tar which is run in between the little blocks in the same manner as in wood paving. When this is Ary it must be well rolled and then another layer added in precisely the same manner, then another layer of gravel and quarry chips mixed with tar, a top dressing of ings, and, if a light colour is desired, a mixture of cement with it. This pave:
i said to cost 3/- to 3:8 x equate yard, and it is estimated thnt once down the cost for repairs should not exceed 4d. per yard per annum, Te is impervious to frost in sinter,.and there is never either mud or Gust and it is rain-proof. [According to the accounts we have had lately of the roads in Peking, I should say the new pavement might be tried there with advantage, 7th December.
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