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Footpaths which are dedicated, to the use of the
public, and under the control of the Vestry, I do not
think they require any special reference, except that
they afford me the opportunity to explain an
expression in my Report of last year, viz.:—"That
their condition is such as merits your satisfaction."
—exception has been taken to this paragraph, but
when I explain that I think the exception referred
more particularly to those Roads and Footpaths not
yet under my supervision, (but still I admit very
much needing that control,) the difference of
opinion is accounted for, my early Reports will on
perusal shew my opinion on this point, and I may
claim that no exertion on my part, or fear of
additional labor of supervision has prevented me
urging the speedy taking to all undedicated Roads
and Paths so soon as circumstances will admit.
The subjoined list of New Roads repaired during
the past year, and those additional now in hand, as
well as the large amount of Kirbing, in extent
about 20,000 feet annually, executed in the several
Wards will testify to the general improvements
going on in the Highways of the Parish, and which
would have been considerably increased (as regards
New Roads) but for the anticipated Sewers Works,
which for the present prevent them being repaired
and converted into Public Roads, but you may