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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

THE BURNING OF AN AMERICAN VEss-
EL.-The Navy Department has received
the following correspondents in relation
to the search, seizure, aud subsequent de-
struction Of the American brig Rufus
Soule on the coast Of Africa by a British
cruiser UfTD
Commander Tdtten TO The Commander 81
The Iiper
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

SIP: 1 have to ask that you do me the
favor to furnish facts in relation to the
capture and destruction by FIRE Of the
brig Rufus Soule, on the 18th and 18th
of this month, to the southwark of Kab-
enda. wonld beg particularly to ask
information on the following points, viz +:
First-If she had the American flag fly
ing when visited by your boat?
Second-Were her papers found correcR
Third--If the American flag was still
flying when her matches were opened, and
if not, under what circumstances, and
when, it was hauled down?
1 ask these questions because have in
formation that the Rufus Soule was cap
tured by the Viper.
am respectfully, your ob't serv't,
b.. TOTTEN, Commander.
To Commander III. b. NJ. steamer Viper
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
NEW FIRM.
j. b. THOMAS. II. ALWARD.
J. B. THOMAS & CO,
WAGONMAKERS' & BLACKSMITHS,
CIdrksriiLe, Tennessee,
On 2ND STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN AND

On 2ND STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN AND
COMMERCE.
Are now prepared to male Wagons, Carts,
Flows, Wheeibarrows, Harrows and Job work of
all kinds IN their line Of business. We have a No
|. Hcreshoer, those wanting their Horses well
shod will do well 10 give us trial anu then in 'ge
iCi yourselves. We will keep constantly on hand
Wagon Hubs resdy morticed for Sale. Come one
Come all, who ont work done with neatn,s SIS and
despatch. Terms, Cush on drlivery. All work
wprrentCd. J. b THOMAS a. CO.
N. b. would say 10 my old friends ard pat
rons, that the new firm will be pleased TO see them
at any, and all tunes, Q will make The Hays
Flows of all sizes. We also keep plow handles
steamed and bent ready for use. j. b. T. & Co.
Those having claims against Thomas & Miller,
will call on J. R. Miller Tor settlement
Feb. l6 '59-ly'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
A Negro Girl for Sale.

will sell to the highest bidder Cor Cash, at the
Cont House door in the city OF GAINESVILLE, one
Negro Girl Lucy Ann abont years OF sge Lev
led ON the property Of 4. $, Hunt, 10 satisfy
suudTy Executions infas or OF ]. II, Shelly & Co,
aud Dawdy WHINE, and Joshna Elder. Sale Of /
o'clock this February Slh 1853
FEB 10, '59-3w j p. DAILY, Constable.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
Reply of the Commander Of The Viper.
On board II. B. NJ. steamer Viper, !
Sunday, Oct. %, 1858.

Reply of the Commander ofthc Viper
On board II. B. NJ. steamer Viper,
Sunday, Oct. %, 1858.
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter, dated the 22d of
October, relative to the capture Of the
brigantine called the Rufus Soule, and
containing three categorical questions.
First-Had the vessel the American
flag flying at the time she was visited by
the boat? Answer-She had the Ameri-
can flag flying, and from information from
the British Government, dated the Sth
and 22d of July last, there was every just
cause to believe that in this casea fraud
ulent use of the flag was being made, and
that the vessel was engaged in the slave
trade; consequently she was visited.
Second-lf her papers were correct
Answer-In my opinion they were ineor-
rect; some of them undoubtedly So
Third-If the American flag was still
flying when the matches were opened
Answer-The American flag was not fly
ing when the vessels matches were open
ed. The flag and papers were thrown in
to the sea by the captain, without even a
suggestion on my part ..
| have the honor to be, &C.,
AUSTIN B. HODKINGTON,
Lieut. and Commander.
To COmmader B. l., Totten, u S. Ship yincenes
To this letter Commander Totten re
piled that it was unsatisfactory, as it made
no mention of the, circumstances of tbs
burning of the brig without legal investi
cation.
y Commander Hodkington rejoined by re
ferring the American officer to the Brit
ish Admiral in command of the station
and this closes the correspondence as re
ported to the Navy Department here.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

Dag The Richmond Enquirer insists
that Buchanan's views on internal i'm
provements are federal and anti demo
cratic. What does it think of the millions
of acres of the public lands bestowed, by
democratic administrations, upon the new
States, for railroad and other improve
ments? Is there any difference
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
Arrival of the Tennessee.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. -.

...-. NEW OhLEANS, reD. Ia.
The steamer Tennessee has arrived with
Vera Cruz dates to the 9th.
Twenty ships are detained inside the
bar, outward bound.
Zuloaga has abdicated in favor of Mira
mon, who was installed President on the
2lst of February.
Miramon re-arrested the political pris-
oncrs liberated by Robles, dismissed all
officers engaged in Opposing Zuloaga, and
suppressed Robes paper
A forced loan of million is ordered
Mramon was about marching on Vera
Cruz, with 5000 men.
Iuloaga was to act as President, ad in
term,
Miramons brother was defeated at Fac
atecas.
Degolade is threatening the Capital, with
1000 reorga nized troops
The capture ofMazatlan by the Liberals
is confirmed
The French and English commanders
succeeded in forcing their demands at Vera
Cruz. High duties will be restored forth
with.
Two thirds of the revenue is secured to
England and France.
The American Consul promptly protes-
ted against such interference Jarez was
much embarrassed thereby.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
A letter from Paris, from a prominent
source, states, on information received from
Madrid, that it was not probable that the
Hon. Mr.. Preston will be received as U.
S. Minister, but, if he should be, the first
intimation from him relative to the pur-
chase of Cuba would be deemed sufficient
ground for giving him his passports. Our
Government, however, is not in receipt of
any official information from Spain on that
subject.
1t is stated in well informed circles that
the reinstatement by Miramon of Zuluoga
to the Presidency in Mexico was at the in
stance of France and England, who have
an especial interest in his administration
in connection with the debts due those
Governments.
The effect of the vote in the House to-
day, laying the Nebraska contested cleo
ton case on the table, is to continue Judge
Ferguson in his seat as delegate from that
leIrltOIJ'
The impression prevails that the propo-
sition to place money at the command Of
the President to negotiate for the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba will pass the Senate, but will
be defeated by large majority in the
House.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ~.
House.-The preamble and bill admitting
Oregon passed precisely as it came up from
the Senate, by vote la against 103
The evidence before the Select Commit
tee on Printing to-day, says the Tribune
fastened perjury upon a Philadelphia wit
ness. 1t also duplicates the publisher o.
the Union. If Mr.. Wendell refuses 10
testify, an attachment will be issued fol
him.
Nearly 100 witnesses have been examin
ed by the Naval Corruption Committee.
New ORLEAs5 Feb. IL.
PnSate advices from Jamaica TO the 2stl
have been received The reyolutionist
of Hayti have been entirely successful
Soulouque escaped to Hayti with his FAM
Ily aud treasure and intends residing there
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
REWARD |!

RAMA WAY from the subsc rlber In McCruck-
en- county, Ky mulatto boy named Shawdy
Said boy is about rs years old, about feet ter
inchrs highi had on, when he left, brown jeans
coat and pants. viii pay aliberal reward for the
delivery " said boy to me at my residence, or
lodgedin jail so | can get him. 0l-
r. II. HALL.
Feb 4, '59-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
Seed Oats.

Eight hundred Bushels Prime Seed Oats, for
Sale by TT. PETTUS L. CO..
New Prov idence Feb. II, '5S-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
Look Here.

If you want pure and genuine, article Of Rob-
ertson County Corn Whisky, call oh G. l., viii
liams at A. II. Judkirs' Old STAN, on Franklin
Street, GAINESVILLE Tennes see.
Feb IL, '5S-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
Hogsheads. Barrels. Etc.

WE are now making Hogshea's, B rrels, &c
Of every description, which viii be sold to our
customers low foroi sh The new Turnpike road
leading rom the Clarksvile and Hopkinsv lie
Turnpike u Lnwood Landings done, and now
open for sg"ns and everything that runs on
wheels. RADFORD & MCGUIRE.
Linwood Landing, Feb. lS '5S-3m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

Bay We are delighted to witness the
increasing probabilities that Col Neither
land may consent to be the bearer of the
opposition standard in the approaching
Gubornatorial canvass. His high order
Of talents, powers as n debater, known in
tegrity of character and extensive populari-
ty point him out as the man for the crisis,
and the satisfaction with which his name
is every where rcceiyed-in this cOnnec-
tion-inspircs confidence that, as the
candidate of the opposition, the State can
be redeemed from the harpies that con
sumo its substance, and beioul it character.
At this particular juncture, no one can
fail to see the importance of bringing out,
Cor every position, the strongest and best
men, Upon the selections to be made,
more than upon all other considerations,
depends the issue Of the August election.
phe' shivercd fragments of democracy, like
steel-dust to the magnet, will gather
around the glittering contents of the
treasury, whonever the cry is heard, by
which they are periodically summoned to
rally around the feast of plumber, and
nothing but men, strong and true, who
can arouse the slumbering patriotism OF
the opposition, can successfully meet the
army of mercenarios who fight for pay
Then let such men be selected in every
instance, Let no local prejudices, no
personal Friendships swerye our better
judgements from the line of true policy
which is always true wisdom, and thus
armed and led, victory is certain
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

Da5~ One Pyne, U. s. Marshall for the
Northern District of Illinois, has been
charged with embezzling the public money,
and other misdemeanors, and the charge
is sustained by competent proof. But the
correspondent of the N. York Times says
Buchanan declines to remove him because
it would be an admission of the truth of
Douglass statement, that the Illinois ap-
pointees are pack of scoundrels. This is
the way our government is administered by
democrats. Appoint rogues to Office and
keep them in Office, rather than acknowl-
edge they are rogues.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
READ THE FOLLOWING

NASHVILLE, Feb, IL, 1859
Messrs. SERMONS & Co.: H.F .I
GENTLEMEN: Tho Spectacles that purchased
of you about four years since, | have used du-
ring that time without intermission, and it gives
me pleasure to say that either by day or night
they relieve the eye better than any have ever
tried, and they are as good now as they were tn
day got them.
most heartily commend the Brazilian Peb
bles to all persons with defective sight.
Very truly yours,
GODFREY NJ. FOGG.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
For New Orleans.
Medical Notice.
DR.. w. v. BERNARD,
III ma pat THE Physician .

Late 81 Trenton, hypJ ~
Finding lat his time of life) a country practice
exceedingly laboriOus, tenders his professional
Services, TO the citizens Of Clsrksve and New
Providence, and their vicinilles. He can be found
at his office on Franklin, Immediately above 2nd
Cross st. In the day time, and at night al Joshua
Browns, except when professionally absent.
Feb. III, '59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

NASHVILLE, Feb. II, 1859.
heartily concur in the opinion of Mr. Fogg
of the value of the Brazilian Pebble Spectacles
after longer experience than he has had.
JAMES CORY, Cash Union Bank.
We also concur in the opinion expressed BY
Mr.. Fogg.
Jesse Thomas Joseph Vaulx,
E. p. Smith, NJ. G.. L. Claiborne,
.. Z. A. Raworth. H7
Prof. Sermons may be consulted at the Ma.
tiOnal Hotel, GAINESVILLE, ~ -
Until Tuesday Evening, and no longer.
Feb. l6, 5000.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
POSITIVELY ron TwO BAYS OylY.
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. II s "a
= IMPROVE YOUR aSIGHT
Sensm0ns e. Co.'S
BRAZILIAN PEBBLE
PANrOSCOPIC SPECTACLES.

PAN IUSCUPIU SPEUTACLES.
PrOf. Sermons, the well known Opt
clan and Manufacturer of the above celebrated
Spectacles, will visit this city for positively two
days only. It is an established fact, that the
superiority of these Spectacles over all others is
fully cOrrOborated by the large number of testi-
monials from among the most respectable and
intelligent portion of this community, who were
supplied four years since.
In the preservation of Vision It is incumbent
upon the wearer Of spectacles to strengthen
the organ of sight and protect the retna of the
Eye from inflammation and dilation and to be to
the Eye as it was when in youth, which can only
be attained, and which qualities are combined in
the Brazilian Pebble. I...
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
LIST or LETTERS,

REMAINING Ia the Post .cffiae at ClaTksvilles
Tenn, Feb Is, 1859, and which n not called for
wihia three months will be semitic the dead letter
oa,o
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
psr The Richmond Vhio Is pc,fectly I

par The Richmond Wing is perfectly
jubilant--and well it may be-over the
size Of the opposition Convention, and
the talents and high moral character of
those who compose it. With not few Of
its members, we are personally acquainted,
and, judging the mass y-the samples, we
are brought to the conclusion that such
an assemblage of upright, patriotic, and
talented men has rarely met anywhere, or
for any purpose. The unanimity with
which Hon. w. L. Goggin was nominated
as the opposition candidate for Governor,
is lust tribute to his talents and moral
worth, as well as an evidence of the bar
mony that pervaded the Convention. The
nominee will give honest John Letcher
trouble, and if Virginians are, as of old,
will beat him badly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

action iLsS We have received the March num
travelling tn sArthur's Home Magazine 1t
crafts, ths vernal season with appropriate
d PIos,er & { sadi's literary matter will well
which they s.,hs reader,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18

Re8~ There is a call, in to-days paper
on &C. Smith Esq, to consent to the use
of his name, incounection with the candi-
oy for the Legislature The writer pays a
handsome, and deserved compliment to
MIR smith which we most cheerfully en-
dorse, and should he he the nominee of the
NSsparty, no would receive a most cordial sup.
0s' &t. Let us hear from you, Charley
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-18
u. s. Sur VINcENNEs, Oct. %, $50.

IWIUWtltF IOtttW 70 tF5 OOHtHIttNtVoI Z
The Viper.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02
Bleeding Kansas.

A few years ago, when the Missouri
rullilns we're butchering the peaceablc cit
izcus Of Kansas, in their unhoiy efforts to
establish the institution Of slavery in that
territory, our Locofoco neighbOrs sDeering-
" exclaimed, bleeding Kansas, bleeding
Kansas" and attempted to ridicule the af-
fair as too Insignificant to merit public
attention. But now, when we listen to
their long and doeful notes Of lamentation
over "bleeding Virgini1," We are led to
inquire what has effected this great charge
in the moral sentiments Of our cotempO-
raries? Why did they excuse, Pallia,e,
and defend rowdyism, murder, and treason,
i'll Kansas, anI start with holy horror at
the exhibition Of those crimes 10 Virginia!
Simply because the one was a struggle tor
slavery, and the other was oyuiast 1t.
Robbery, arson, murder, and treason,
against the government Of the mn; jrity in
Kansas, in point of moral turpitude is tho
same as i; Is in Virginia. The change in
their tone can only be solved on the
ground that the base spirit Of party has
induced them to "wheel about and turn
about and jump Jim Crow" Look at the
crocodile tears they shed over bleeding
Virginia" Does any man in his senses
believe they are sincere? No, sirs; they
are ready to defend murder and treason
anywhere, provided it is committed in ia
vor Of slavery or the party that sus,ains it.
Those copious tears they shed, spring not
from a ratriotic-bGt from partiz,n-
cause, The gloomy prospects Of their
next Presidential caadidate-the puugent
conviction Of coming dcfeat-is the onion,
that has started the tear drops from their
eyes. For this they ring the everlasting
changes on old ohn Brown; for this they
toll and sweat, and, on the most childish
pretepse, attempt to implicate the Opposi
tion. Who can not discern the motives
that prompt them to wear the cloak Of
hypocrIcy !-U!nrNe .IB,ertcQH
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

THE FIRST CAMP-MEETING--The eel
ebrated John Leland writes in his Jour
nal. page 20, that, in l719-''ln June,
this year, the first Camp-Meeting was at
tended, in Caroline county, Virginia, that
/ ever heard OF. BY arrangement, eight
or ten Baptist preachers held the meeting
three davs ard nights
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

Mr.. Giddings was recently passing
through Syracuse, when be was called OUT
by large crowd, in brief speech. lie
said he had just seen that some one in
Richmond, Virginia, who was evidently
wanting in brains, had offered 1000 for
his. He added, that, if anybody would
guarantee that sum TO his Executors, be
might, for all he cared, have his head az
soon as he had 9ot through ,cih is-but not
before.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

The late Baron Goldsmitd, Jew, in
his will, left about million of dollars to
various charitable purposes to Christians
in London, and larger amount to Jewish
institutions.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

Cattle yards should be well Uttered
with refuse straw. 1t absorbs the liquid,
and prevents much Of this valuable part
of the manure from running to waste. 1t
augments the quantity of the manure, and
adds largely to the comfort Of the stock.
A dry, sheltered, well Uttered n-yard,
is pleasant place in wiBter-you will be
inclined to spend considerable time there
and We all know that cattle aud sheep
thrive much better for being looked at.
-GeAesee Fnrmcr.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02
EaptiSt Statistics,

The American Baptist Almanac for
1860 gives the following statistics Of the
Regular denomination in North America,
nearly complete, with less accurate returns
of other denominations which practice
immersion aud adult baptism only for 1858.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02
With No. 820-four weeks hence

closes the time of quite a number OF our subs
criberS. The beginning OF u year l. conve-
nlent lime TO subscribe.
- All whose pay has then run ont (unlesS
.S'we know they desire our paper aAd Will
ry@soon remiO will have their names erased
ty-from our list until we hear again from
p them. We give this Timely Notice
IA hoping that every reader Will compliment
gus with his countrnance and has cash next
Igvear Besides the News, Literature and
ty~Fun, the Presidential Election ol 90 will
o. be full of interest, aud we intend tn do our
! y full share on our side and show fair play
Z To the other.
.T7'I In many neighhorhoods in Union county
~ (and some out of ~ we might easily have
2 many more readers, with very iitlle eilurt
either IN clubs OF 10 for $40, for -, or
- copy for 81 50-ca>h always advance.
.y-TRI IT, reader, and see how many you
! . can raise,
e.. Vs tcjE sad TEOSPECTySto to any 'r'o d's're H.
Ju:ii oifoystscr ,g Hy on' 'r,"s H,'h'rs
rrl trust hi" oII~iat hjo,sf a' -'o'-r3 TsrroJ
a, Prlr rcta Ge srrs .' Iryas:. IL ti1e iToi'e' "r
lo,fI5, TIHJs is Jr,H Il, C'lsh.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

Some trees have been found iu Maripo-
sa county, California, which measure ID
or 20 feet more around them than any
previously known. The newly discovered
grove is very large. The California trees
are one of its greatest wonders.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

Douglas Jerrold says young men who
marry old maids, "gather, in the spring
of life, the golden fruits of autumn"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

"Take no thought for your life" is one
instance where a word has greatly changed
its meaning since the time when the b
bic was translated under the order of
King James. "Thought," then, meant
undue care or anxiety.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

There are about three persons on an
average, per week, killed BY fluid lamp
explosions.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02
Chr STIR QUO CbrOalflc,
MNN3lY. NoV. 2s. 1862.
1850 is at Hand!

- In Four Weeks begins the New car
- That will commence the 18Th Volume "i
. the Sr,R y CuHo>icLE under the Senior
~ Editor, and the C,h OF The Company with
ti5-lhe CG>h Sysi,m. We hn>h to confess
g-few still owe " on the old score. but are
: . happy TO say that on the new plan we are
q well sustained by prompt payments, 10 The
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

FRE>BirERtN >TATlsTHS-is59.
The Cumberland Presbyterians, and
other branches OF the family, ne; included.

The Cumberland Presbyterians, and
other branches OF the family, net included.
Rev. THOMAS II. STOCKTON, D. D., is
not yet ff'y-two years Of age. From bis
appearance, few would regard him as less
than seventy, and he has even been taken
FOR an octegeuarian. His father, now re-
siding in West Philadelphia, at the age of
seventy four, has the rare advantage over
bis son Of appearing the younger of the
two. Some months ago, DR.. 5. was spend
ing few weeks at the house of his father,
when a gentleman called to see the former,
and was met at the door by the latter, who,
in answer to the visiter's inquiry, replied,
''i am Mr.. Stockton y at which the stran-
ger continued, "The Mr.. Stockton that |
wish to see is much older-lookiug man."
''Ob, its my son you wish to see" was
the fathers reply to the no less astOnished
than mistaken iIquirer-Fhdad Press.
FRIED PoTAToEs.--llow few cooks
know how to fry potatoes There is no.
thing SO easy to get, and yet SO palatable,
for breakfast, with thick, tender beef
steak, or a mutton chop frying from tho
gridiron. To fry raw potatoes properly,
they should be pared, cut lengthwise in
slices an eighth of an inch in thickness,
dropped into pan ertbe fire containing
hot beef drippinss, turned frequently,
nicely Drowned all over, but never burned.
The addition of a little salt and pepper,
while in the pan, aud f9ur dredged over
them, is an Improvement.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02

p1-There are now discussed two little
matters Of great public concern in the ag-
gregatc. Oac is how to prevent the prev
alcnt rough usage of trunks and other
baggage aud freight on railroads, &c. by
real baggage-smashers. And the other Is
TO compel Post Masters to make their
stamps on letters full aud legible, SO that
people can tell the Post Office, State, day,
month aad year : le;,e. Is mailed.