The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-05
European Mails.

In the last number of Wilmer and
Smiths European Times we find the fol
lowing paragraphs relating to the mails
from the United States to Europe:
With commendable regard to the public conve-
nience, the postmaster of Liverpool has this day
carried into practice plan, originating, believe,
with that very active and intelligent functonary,
Mr. Brownies, of the Ship-letter Office, by which
the mercantile community enabled to post their
letters for the American and Canadian mails up to
the moment of the bags being carried on board.
This 1t will be seen, is measure Of very great inn
portance to the commercial community of this port
and the neighboring towns, to whom a single min
ute of time, at the departure of the mail for Amer
lea, is sometimes of incalcuable importance. The
time thus gained will be from one to e-and-a-
half hours. The following notice will explain the
mode of operation;
"PosT-oFFIcE, LIVERPOOL, August, lS49.
"On and after Saturday, the 18th instant, Post
Office Receiving house, the Great Floating Stage
moored opposite to the Georges Pierhead, will be
opened for receipt of paid letters and newspapers
half hour after the final closing ofthe letter box
this Office and will remain open until the mails are
despatched on board the Tender.
"The late fee will be one shilling for each letter
and newspaper posted at this Receiving house
which fee, as well as the postage must be pre- paid
by Is usual with all late letters and
papers, without which condition the important ac-
coinmodston TO the public Of receiving their letters
and newspapers, up TO the last moment, could not
be afforded"
The STATE FAIR AT SyRACUsE.-The Mayor Of
Syracuse, anticipating immense gathering at
that place during the three days of the State Fair
and presuming that even the large and we'll ordered
hotels will be inadequate to the accommodation of
one 1.-THE Of the yisters, has issued appeal-with
confidence that Is justly complimentary 10 the
noted hospitality of the citizens-to respond one
and ALL to the acquisitions of the general committee
of arrangements, who, they apprizcd, will make
it their business at once TO ascertain 10 what extent
every householder contribute TO the entertain
ment of guests. This is az il should be, and there
be no doubt that the mass Of visiters, large
the numbers will be- scarcely fail to find both
places where TO lay their heads, and welcome into
the bargain. Such contemplate attending the
fair, and such have faltered from an apprehen-
sion that they would not be able TO find quarters,
may be assured that effort will be spared by the
residents of the central city TO accommodate all
far is possible and 10 contribute to their comfort
and the object Their visit.
So far az the preparation Of the grounds for the
exhibition, and the convenience of those who ex-
hbit is concerned, every thing has been or will be
done, that experience, taste, and liberaty sup
ply. What with the central location of Syracuse
the canals and railroads free for all articles intended
for exhibition--tbe attractions TO the farmer which
the show always presents-the distinguished visitors
who will be present from abroad-the gathering
there of the first genealogical convention Of the
United states-the military collection and review
there can be no doubt that the coming fair will sur
pass all its predecessors, both in the character of
the exhibition and in the number Of attendants.
ACCIDENT TO THE CREscENT CfTv.-The steamer
Crescent City, which sailed on the 3lst utimo for
Chagres, returned about nine O'Clock the same
evening, in consequence Of an accident which hap.
pened TO her machinery after she passed Sandy
Hook She cast anchor at Bedloc's Island, where
she lay on the night Of the LIST. The accident is not
serious and IL is probable that she sailed on the 3D.
MORTALITY or New YoRK DURING TIVE LAST
wEEx-Tbe number of deaths, from all causes,
during the week ending with the 3lst of August
appears from the city inspectors report wa. six
hundred and eighty seven, Of which ono hundred
and seventy -one we're from cholera, showing a de-
crease, in the number Of deaths from cholera Of
sixty two from that Of the previous week