The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-11

the inland postage is much lower than in the United
States, whilst the ship and transit postage on oegn let
countries is about the same GA cents)a rate, in the
opinion of the undersigned much too high for the inter-
est and convenience OF both countries.
In England il is understood that the foreign hostages
are by law under the control of the Lords of the Treasury
and may be changed circumstances render necessary
similar power should be given to the Postmaster General
other authority in the United States, TO
cure, if practicable fair and just mail arrangements be-
tween this and foreign countries
In the opinion Of the undersigned, the sea postage
should be reduced and the ship postage las il is called in
the offices OF either should be treated in all respects, and
transported in their mails upon the same terms that they
arrangement would be mutually beneficial to both, and
should be insisted upon by the United Staes and can
only be secured by further legislation giving authority to
regulate the foreign hostages BY between them
ton will bring about an amlcable adjustment OF this I'M
necessary Interference in the intercourse between the two
you and urge that the early attention of Congress be in
ved to this subject Whilst this state of things contin
ues, the British government by their order of June last
approprates the American steamship Washington to their
own use, far postage is to be derived from it,
fully as If it were her own established and maintained
her expense and this for the avowed purpose Of
protecting the British mail steamers against those OF the
United States.
This interruption in the intercourse between the coun-
tries has led to the establishment of express line in
Montreal for the avowed purpose OF transmitting letters
the mails Proper instructions have been given for the
arrest and prosecution of all persons connected with or
using this line in every State through which passes
The penalties imposed by the act of the 81 March,
lS45 have been before stated TO be insufficient for the
suppression of private expresses, and it becomes more
important to increase them against that class which may
engage in the transmission of letters from foreign
tries through the United States, well to impose
other and more penalties upon vessels bringing
letters into the United States and delivering them to
others than those in the service of the Post Office De-
parment.
The agent of the department conducted the business
ntrusted to him with zeal, energy, and ability, and to
the satisfaction of the department; and II is regretted
that the laws do not permit any addition to be made to
performed by him in this important business abroad and
from which so much good is likely to ensue and the
undersigned recommends that provision be made by Con-
gress for the payment of an adequate compensation to
him for such services.
The mail created in Oregon by the LIST section OF
the act OF the Sd of March, Si7 to establish certain
post routes, advertised the law requires, but
be accepted. Offices established at Astoria and
Oregon city, and postmasters appointed. A special
agent of the department, General Cornelius Gillian,
appointed to superntend the services, and instructions
were given him, copy of which accompanies this re-
port G. There have been returns received from
the postmasters or special agent
In pursuance OF two Joint resolutions OF the Sd OF
surviving partner of John N c. Stockton Co.. the Other
for the relief of M A. Price and E. A. White-l have
carefully examined and decided the cases Copies OF
the opinions given in them accompany this report, mark
ed II and |.
Very respectfully your obedient servant,
c. JOHNSON,
Postmaster General.
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