LYTTELTON. [From the Lyttelton Times, April 2.]

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume IX, Issue 805, 20 April 1853, Page 3

LYTTELTON. [From the Lyttelton Times, April 2.]

The monotony which was the prevailing feature of the road between Christchurch and the Ferry is now pleasingly diversified by numerous corn-ricks attached to the small farms which line the road. What but two years tince was ft dreary swamp, now presents a cultivated and civilized appearance. The ricks do not, indeed, possess that rounded finish which characterise those of England; labour is too scarce and dear to be spent in farm ornamentation ; but they are striking evidences of industry and progress. The larger farms under the hills form quite an imposing feature in the tcenery from

the numerous stacks which meet the eye in every direction ; wnile hercU of contented and well-fleshed cattle attest the grazing properties of tbe land. Indeed in every direction round Christehnrch progress is unmistakably apparent, and the general feeling is strongly in favour of the future and rapid advancement of Canterbury. Stock of every description is in request at advanced rates, and horses are difficult to be acquired, and large sums paid for very inferior animals. It is to be regretted that nothing is done to keep the road in repair. An outlay now of a few pounds would save many in a few months. If the deep ruts are not soon removed, the hundred of pounds spent \f ill just be so much money lost, for the gravel laid down is being scattered into the ditches instead of being amalgamated with and metalling the road. With a large amount flowing weekly into the treasury, surely some small portion might be spared to maintain in repair a road which is a credit to the colony. The mischief is, it is no one's particular duty. Mr. and Mrs. Godley embarked at Sydney on board the Anglesea, of 1,018 tons, for London on the 2nd March. The Anglesea landed her pilot on the 3rd, and proceeded. -Mr. Caverhill has arrived from the Nelson district at hit Station on the Hurunui, with 462 head of cattle, and 975 sheep, the only casualty being the loss of two sheep.