New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-09-16
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Special Dispatch ~ The ~ Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Sept. 10, 1859.
Congress having, at the last session, adopted
resolution calling upon the Postmaster-Genera to
eport at the next session what further legislation
if any, is necessary to diminish the number of dead
letter., or provide for return OF the same to the
writers thereof that unctionary has sent circulars
upon the subject to all the postmasters of the coun-
try Many of these postmasters have already re.
ported, agreeing with the views OF the department
that most of the letters returned as dead were so
returned by reason of mistakes or iDperfectons in
the direction ard from the fact of the existence Of
a Ia zee floating population in the country. AS the
Post Office Department apprehends that the taking
of letters from the general boxes and the trans
ierring Of them to the advertised list, too often
prevents their delivery, an order is about to be
given, requiring that no letter shall be advertised
until it has been in the general boxes at least one
week, In the largest cities, the duty is enjOined
upon postmasters Of making proper search both
among the letters that are advertised and those
that are not advertised, no matter what the addi-
Il nal labors that may Do imposed. circular has
been issued to postmasters containing some fifteen
circular from the dead letter office 10 postmsssers,
informing them of the presence there Of letter of
interest to the person addressed, though not con-
tanning yaluables, and ipquiring If be could be
found, and was willing TO pay postage for the re-
turn Of tie letter, with one cent additional. The
lumber Of dead letters yearly returned to the De.
partmept is two and quarter millions. The nam
Der containing yaluables is twenty thousand.
WAsHISGroS Thursday, Sept 10, lsJ9.
Tie recent convention between Crest Britain and
Guatemala defining the boundaries Of Bahze does not
threaten 'urbaLce of our peaceful reia ons WIN
ELgaLd nor eInbeIrass the setteinenI Vi or Coat a.
American differences.
Leute Scott arrived here this morning.
and in the Of the day called on the President,
AMI other officers OF the Government lie came On
business relative 70 the san juan leland dispute. The
present tina. he will be ordered .Ather
The condition Ct affairs in that quarter being sonsd
cred .uch az 70 require the services Of Of his
well known character for pruience in all his official
movements, 70 prevent possible collision between the
United States and British forces ps nding tie settle
mert o' the question by the two Governments, as in
the North Easiern Boundary difficulty.
The leave of absence TO Commodore Stewart to ena-
bic him to Welt Europe hayrs expired, he has BEEN
il ssid oiic ally informed thai would be gratifying
10 the Navy Department be would resume the active
command Of the Philadelphia Nsvy.Yard. This mark
Of high respect ia in crcaIce with the Get Of Con-
gress which bestowed on him the title of Senior Flag.
Officer" in recognition Of his distinguished services
and merits. As re never disobeyed an order, il is
thought he w not decline the invitation now extended
10 bun.
Secretary Floyd has been advised By his physician
to take the rous 10 Old Point bis way to Washing.
ton aid Will leave the Springs 10 day two for trat
purPoee. Hx health Is somewhat improved.