In a trust of any extent, say about 150 miles of road, the time of such an officer would be very fully employed. He must direct the execution of the repairs, and alterations of the road, when ordered by the Commissioners; and he must controul the contracts, and other agreements entered into by the Sub-surveyors, so as to prevent unnecessary expence; he must examine all work performed, to see that it is corresponding with contracts, and generally keep a vigilant superintendance over the persons employed under him. Accounts of all expences incurred should every second week be delivered by the Sub-surveyors into his office in duplicate; after examination, one copy to remain in the office, the other certified, to be sent to the Treasurer, upon which payment may follow. Much must depend on the selection of the officer to whom this charge is committed; he must have a considerable share of general information respecting country business; the subject of road-making ought to have been well considered by him; his station in society should be such, as to secure to him the support and confidence of the Commissioners, while it commands the obedience and deference of the subordinate officers. The success of the exertions of individual Commissioners, in particular parts of the country first suggested the opinion, that a better system of road-making might be adopted, and the examples of a better practice extended to all parts of the country; but the benefit can never be rendered thus general, unless accompanied by the zeal and activity that produced it; and this can only be supplied by officers, whose sole duty it shall be, and who will be accountable to the Commissioners under whose orders they act for the execution of the trust confided to them. Gratuitous services are ever temporary and local, they are dependant on the residence, and life of the party; and have always disappointed expectation. Skill and executive labour must be adequately paid for, if expected to be constantly and usefully exerted; and if so exerted, the price is no consideration when compared with the advantage to the public. From the want of such an officer, the orders of the Commissioners, after having been maturely considered, and wisely given, have fallen, for execution into the hands of Surveyors, selected not unfrequently from the lowest class of the community, who have proceeded without plan or method. The consequence is seen in every corner of the country; want of science in the Surveyor has gone hand in hand with improvident expenditure, to the injury of the roads, and the derangement of the finances. A vigilant and unremitting superintendance is wanting to ensure an economical and effectual execution.