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Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
TIE NEW POSTAGE LAW.

The following are the main features of lhe new postage law, which recently pass cd Congress:
 The bill as amended, and as finally passed, after establishing certain post routes, aboishes entirely the fraulling privilege. The section giving to mem bers of Congress $l50 in stamps at the commencement of each session, and the section allowing posl-ofiicc officials to send and receive free matter upon official busi- mess, were stricken out All letters, doc uments, etc, printed by order of Congress, shall be prepaid prior to their transmission by mail; and all letters, documents, etc. . sent to government officials must also be prepaid. The postage upon mail matter sent by the different departments is to be charged to such departments, and pald out of the treasury. Military and civil off cers will have refunded to them the sums paid by them upon letters on official bus- ness. The Postmaster. General is for bidden to make contracts for the trans porialion of mails with any view 10 the transportation of passengers. The sec iion of the act of 1852 allowing a de. duc,ion of fifty per cent upon the regular rates of postage on newspapers and peri, odicals published quarterly, in advance,is repealed.
 The following rates of postage are es. tablshed
 For every single letter. in manuscript, rpaper of any kind, in which informa- ton shall be asked or communicated in writing, or by marks or signs, conveyed in the mail for any distance between pla ces in the United States, not exceeding 3, 1000 miles, five cents, and for any dis lance over 5000 miles, ten cents; and for double letter there shall be charged double these rates; and every letter or parcel not exceeding half an ounce in weight shall be deemed single letter, and every additional weight of half an ounce, or additional weight of less than half an ounce, shall be charged with an additional single rate of postage.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
House Keepers Attention
FURNITURE! FURNITURE

NNIrURN OUR stock of thls ar El e.SERsN ticle, is now very com. Yl plete, consisting in paTs
 V MT of High and Low ,;,',as, GoluvI .sxsso and Stat Bedsteads, Wax WuS, and Cherry Cribs, and Trundle Bedsrs'Jb Bedssasb' Marble and Common Top Bureaus, "aap .r,, Secretaries Tables, Lounges, Work 9'a,,s noa. Plain and Fancy Wardrobes, Single ana D, ble Shuck Mattrases, Cane, Split Bottom Children's Chairs, great variety. o,c
 febl8 A. STEWART & BkUS
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11

ss9T The Kentucky Democratic country papers are talking strongly of the Hon. James Guthrie, as candidate for the Presidency.
 CHIEF JusTIoE.-Hon. Daniel s. Dick nson, IS spoken of ln Washington circles as likely to receive the appointment of Justice of the Supreme Court. in the event Of the resignation of Judge Ia ney.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
ATTENTION BLACKSMITH,

ES THOUSAND lbs. assorted Iron TOT "A CC ALso-German, Cast, English ana .,., < merican Steel; Anyils, Vices, Bellows, Se Plates, and general assortment of 1oo,sSS'
 febis1 A. STEWART & BhV"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
Is4CH yyoODs g1ANDs,

WYE HAVE several thousand acres of w choice land in the Rich Woods for sale, g 50 acres of which we are authorized to trade for dry goods or negroes
 DALRYMPLE & WILLIAMS. mar 4-tf Land Agents, Des Are, Ark
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
To All Persons

LN ANY WISE LN'TERESTED LN
 THE EST.4TE OF
 W. B. MEANS. DECEASED: A PPLIC ALTON will be made at the April "A term of Probate Court, for Prairie coun ty, Arkansas, for an order for the sale of all the interest, right and title of w. B. Means, dec'd in and to the following lands, to wit; S. F. qr of 9, S. W. of S. W. of 10, N. E. of S. W. of g, S. E. of N. ". 4, N. E. of s. W. of 1, and no acres, West part, N. E. of l6, township three. north five west. Also, the reversionary interest of land and negroes, in- cluding two slaves, Susanand Etneine.
 JN0. s. PEARSON,
 mar 4-lm Administrator
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11

IT B. DALRYMPLE ATTORNEY AT
 ' LAW, Des Arc, Prairie county, Arzan- sas. Win practice in the counties of Prairie, Monroe, Arkansas, Jackson, White, and Con- way. feb13-tf
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
s T R A Y E D:

N.TTN FROM the subscriber, liv- na <C-2A. ing in Jackson county, four miles east of Des Arc-One bay mare eak&.Ia. from to II years old-near 15 hands high mealy nose. Also, bay mare mnle-2 years old this spring-also has mealy nose. Said mare may have young colt. This stock has been strayed some eighteen months-but have been seen near the river, below Des Arc A liberal rev yard will be paid for the above stock as also for any reliable information as regards them. s. F. BURGESS.
 march 4.-4t
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
Agricultural Meeting Postponed,

A meeting of the Agricultural Society having been called for the lth inst, and the tax sale of Prairie county coming of on that day a, Brownsville. the Society will no, meet until SATURDAY THE 26TH MARCH.
 B. order of the President,
 SIMEON HORNE, See'y.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11
Window Glass and Sash.

OBYl0; 10by12,; 1oby14 10hy16; 1Obylo c 10by2G; l2by1S and 12by20. A large s'R ply, for sale by n,o,s
 febiSl A. STEWART x Bho.e.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11

.audit their accounts, for services not render-
 e State The members of the Senate did
 sist upon their accounts, but the mem-
 the house were more given to ''ilthy
 '' their pockets must be filled, the State ksasury must be plundered. Legal process was resorted to, to compel Oates to audit their accounts. Judge Clendenin, to whom the ap- plicatlon was made, refused to grant the ap- plication. The house then passed resolu- ton 'requiring" the speaker to audit their accounts. Mr, Oates resigned, and Duvall was elected to fill the vacancy. Duvall was will ling, and did audit their accounts All honor to Oates, he deserves the gratitude of the peo- pie of the whole State for his course in at tempting to stay the hand of plunder that was ready to be thrust, through him, into the State treasury. Butwhile Oates is entitled to the gratitude of the people for his course, Davall is deserving of their severest condemnations, and ought not, hereafter, to be placed in any position of honor or public trust
 Now, as to Des Arc and the measures she was Interested in. s.The Des Are and Rich mond Turnpike Road" think, was lost in the rubbish of the session. Its loss-if it is lost --I think is owing to the late hour of the ses- sion at which it was introduced don't think there was much opposition to it. The defeat of the"Des Arc, Dardanelle and Fort Smith Road" think, Is owing to ths fact that the
Des Arc citizen., 1859-03-11

SPERM, LARD & TRAIN OlLe CONSTANTLY on hand, and for sale uy o feb1Sl A. STEWART & BhV0.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09

-REFERENCEs-
Lind, Brother s Co.. Merchants, Philadelphia. Pa
McNaughton. Carson & Co., 81 " "
Hiser s White, g Baltimore. Ma.
Young. Carson & Bryant, {" .
JnO. Thompson Mason, Col'T ofPort, g
3. n. Punders0n s. Co. Merchants, " g
81. n. Yeakie & Go. No. III, Broadway, New York.
VIM. T. Snithson, Esq, Banker Washington. D. G.
J. T. Stevens, Esq, Atty at Law, +" "
Jno. s. Gailaher, Late Sd Aud. U. S. T., Z" "
Taylor * Kriegh, Bankers, Chicago. III.
McClelland. Seruggs & CO. Merchants. st. Louis No.
Hon. ThOs. G.. Pratt, Annapofs. ND.
Hon. J. w. Gearv, Bx-Gov. Kansas, Penn.
Hon. Jas. o. Carson, Mercersburr. Pa.
p. b. Small, ESQ, Pres't S. Bank, Hegerstoyp. Nd
Col. Geo. Schleyl Atty at Law, g e
Charles Parsons s. Co. Bankers, Keokuk. Iowa
H c. Nutt& Co. {" Council Blur
Greene, Weare s Rice, " Des Moine. Sc
Douglass s. watson, {" Vfnton. q
Col. Sam HambletOn, Atty at Law, Easton, Nd.
Judge Thos. Perry, Cumberland. Nd
Prof. II. Tutwiler, Havana Atafama
Oct. s. '57-v2-nl5-tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
, =. L~USHBACGH- JNO. L. CARsC1
LU5HBAUGH & CARSON,
BANKERS AND GENERAL LINZ AGENTS
Dealers in Coin.

Tncurrenf Money, EXchange ana LIND WarTants,
BNAHA b MT.
Fspecial attention will be given TO Buying and Selling
Exchange on the principal cities Of the United States
Gold. silver, and u~ncurrent Bark Notes. A constant sup
ply Of Land Warrants on hand fr sale. FOR CASH, or en-
teredon time for Pre-emptors. All Warrants sold by us
guaranteedin every respect. Will die Decldfatory State-
81 intention to pre-empt, and prepare Presumption
PaDers at short notice. Money loaned upon best secure
ties, at western rates Of interest and Investment made
in Lands or city property for distant capitalists. COliec-
tons upon all convenient poipts will be promptly attend-
ed TO and proceeds RENTED in exchange, ateurrent rates.
Bills Of Exchange on ENGLAND Ireland, and Frante. OBJ
tanned At usual rates, with cost Ct Exchange on the East
added. Deposits received on Current account andinterest
special deposits.
OTFICE-MainSt St., near Q. s. Land once.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
GOOD FoR MAN AND BEAa

70 m sovereign
tie wrists di~1a
phich horses areanE
.hmfhe nidst alarmiEn.
BNDlsEs. STRAINS
HAiT W0CNFS 81
Is SWFENY. E'aVs
H5NE IlG-HEAn
kglI ko. No hnna
B table keeper. o. anyn
ouuing 4lnaILo udll
a1ouh, l.a ufllout thh
A. .n
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
New Hardware Store.
Sign Of the Saw.
j. FLAHERTY,
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN
German, English s. French
HARD WARE AND CUTLERY

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.
rs NOW receiving AMI opening the largest and most
varied assortment of goods in the above line ever
offered in any market west Of st. louis.
My stock embraces q full and complete assortment
of Cabinet and House Builder Hardware, Mechan-
les tools Of every description, direct from the most
approved manufacturers agricultural AMI hofticul-
tnral tools and implements. in great variety, combin-
ing all therecent and useful improvements for the
saving Of q vast amount of labor to the farming com
munity, from whom I respectfully request a careful
examination Of this department. Of my stock. lam
also exclusive agent for the sale Ct the celebrated
St. Louis Circular Mill and Cross Cut Saws, which ]
viii warrant, and I'll all orders at The faetary prices.
Also a rgeassortmeH Of Guns, Rifles ard Pistols,
Iron, Steel, Nails, &C., Of the best brands: in q word.
my stock isvery complete, which, 70. its quality and
price, / am determined to offer such indueementsas
viii command a liberal share Of trade from this and
adjoining counties. Heterogeneous for importing
and agenciesfor american Hardware Mqnufacf urers,
together With a long experience IN the general Hard
ware trade, enables me; not only to defy all COMPETE
ton, but has convineed me that the true principle Of
trade is small profits and quick returns.
January l, 1857. v1n29tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
BURNS AND g0Al1s


u cufes CAERwN
BRFASH. eGRR w.
sORk Ills PiaiMb ,
dies uhe prize a ~
sold u psnple4 Blols
anl ail q seolonHnn
.~reseenefs, shuha a.
l1e i~raifaNen IN
domain as sn0naaiirr
uiihfhe AliCUC ls
u - excellent 81
giving 81 inaili5,
tenrauce lis
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
AHCLRRn's
STRENGTHENING CORDIlE
AND
BLOOD PURIFIERI.

THE Ereatest rene
4 dy IN the WDrld.
This c0rdial is distilled
from a Berry m0Wn0
0nIy 10 myself. ant q
chlmically combine
with seine " the most
valuable medical Fools, I
herbs a0d barks fnstgn
10 the mind Of man,
viz blood root, black
root, wild cherry bafk,
yellow dock dandle-
Joins sarsaparillas eid-
er flowers, with others,
producing the most IN
faiiibIe remedy FOR the =
restoration Of heaiH
ever known. IA
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09

1s4;oN4 n fsaRT~ASaar.


tscOMBlNASI0N BAIENIf
arnurnrnw FrrFA0r SAW H4KLnl.
mIi anMI fts univet s~anaratiot u W
m.n men everywhere. Asits merIts befoine k4AuHsb me
demand Tor ft increases. Orders are c0miHs tfpH every
section Of this c0untfys CnnacA Crtai ana Ap1th AtnprF-
ca. III Is suitcd Ger every sfcion e re Nqr3d FhfFHter
there 81 Under to be eawed ro mtter ~ WnatclaIataer
row hard. how large ~ how SHALL Two Hxsersiye ina
nrfnefnriee are nos rn1aredN building ihese inilltlFet
q il almost impossible % turl them cat ss last e. tt9y
are vaniea. Thty peTaes fsss,al Ftlqs7,e b sea.s
Sfmptctg-Both the MIL end power are 50 amNe in
rheir construction that any one OF ordinary mechaIiical
ability can comprehend thens put them up and run tlem
without danger o. ditacaly.
Porfabffsy-Ihe wl0lc establishment can be very
quickly taken apart and put togoA.sr, thus reEcering 4
easy to be moved from place 70 place asdesiredr alo saw
ing Che necessity Of drawing TIE Nss a long disLanca 70
Darct1ifl-lts constructed IN ri most t9.ia sna
substantial naDncr, runs perfectly stfA u no ta9.e %
get out ~ orter, ard viii 1ast for years wiihout repaif.
RdDfdHg-n VIII saw fastgI than any ether upIiEht
upright mill. The speed az le saw q about trree nrn-
three-ouarters Of an inch per stroke. Thus, AZ q medium
speed the saw Will cut thf0t8h alog tWeniy-tour 4eet
ionrin bout thrnb ~ninhtes. Fnlm fhs data Rry enc
knguins chaiaetir hfthes hmbar can eAleriete pew
much ~ will do.
Eczsiencp-ft does lis wolt we'll cuts smoother and
~strsiehter than the ordinary mills. ard fhe aFrangenlen
Of the saw is such asto render i utterly IMPOSSIBLE ior
tto run out Of line
horse power and eFerylhlng Ell c9mpiete ana reaoy for
running, bexed and ready for shipment n -. Louis vi i
only el.75O.
This Mil requires Iass power to drive than any other
mill, and the p0WfS f~urnishet Is famcientS " GIVE eA'ra
Ictreeia cmtasai1 FIN tarfltnlars win Ne snnt Il
any one desiring 81. ALL oraeft taoald be saefeasea u
BRAGG s. BERR0WES,
Corner Third and Market STREETS, 81. L0aisY NO.,
sole agents for the western and southeBp States,
March 20, '6
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09

The ornamental department contains all the most
desirable varieties Of evergreens and deciduous trees
towering shrubs, roses. climbers, &c.
The subscriber would call particular attention to
his fine collection Of
DWARF PEARS.
Having paid great a~ttenliOn to their CULTIVATION.
ne has pleasure and c0nfdenee in Offering them to
the noticeOf purchasers. They are ell worked on The
best varieties Of French Quines stocss-nre remark
ably healthy and in q fae state fox transplanting
the coming season. A few hundred trees Of the
best sorts can be furnished Of extra size and in a
bearing state that viii give fruit immediately after
becoming established.
All the above stock will DO furnished at prices
that viii compare fayorably with any other estab-
lishment.
Packing done in the best manner.
Catalogues furnished all who enclose stamps for
prepayment. Address JOHN SAVERS 4 Co,
Cottage Garden Nurseries. Cincinnati, O..
Feb. 10, 80 y
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
Of enquiry, promptly answered.
REFERENCES.
Cash for Cor.

I viii pay Cash for Corn delivered az BrowuviIle or
other good shipping points Onthe Missouri River
G, IT.. WILCOX.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09

The undersigned, Rev. J. x, BrsgE. Is e minister IN
IN regular standing, and pastor Of the Orthodox Church
% brock1eid. Mass He is a gentleman Of crest inhu-
ence and universally beloved. WI.
BRoOFIELD, January -, 1888
Professor Wood-Dear Sir; Having made trial Of your
hair Restorative, il gives me pleasure 70 say, that its
effect has been excellent In removing Inflammation.
cancrun and a constant tendency TO itching with which !
have been troubled from my childhood; and has also re-
stored my hair, which was becoming gray, 90 its original
color. ! have used 10 other article with anything like
pleasure 81 o. profit.
Yours truly, J.E. BRAGG.
The nestorauve IS put rp 10 bottles Of three SIZES,
VIZ. barge. medium and small; the email ones hold a
haif pint each and Teiails for enc dollar per bottle; the
medium holds at least twenty per cent more in proper
tion than The small, retsils fortw0 dollars bottle; the
large holds a quart forty per cent more in proportion,
and retails Scr three dollars bottle.
O. J. WOOD Co, Proprrfprs, $40 Broadway. New
York liu the great New Torh wire Railing establish
mentJ and lt4 Market 81, st, Louis No
so2dby J. II. MAuN &C. r0Wnville Mt.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
DRUGS, MEDICINES.
too1oCNo1oonccOrro oOoo.~0Ro11o0o
Tina Great Remedy,
rn HOMO CnHnrnwr


SD LONG SOUGHT.
Ir@ CE1z1A EnB EnR@t2
This reneag, clsimea hz the nedicai profession and
Re inultIpIisd thobsands hat hive used i ana tested
s N~pnds1iul curative properties 10 BE the greatest
x esy in hedistl science. and nature sWn fHmesy
s ths resust6f yeas d tol arc tudy, By enc 81 Ohio,s
iagofite paysicians, in order to produce something that
i meet the , hes Of SUFFERING humanity. and thou
ia8ds from re pahceiy palace and htmbisst cottage
Tan testify 70 the Immediate relief found b. its use.
For vanto y SPACE We only oaer FEW d the many evil
ienees ID It's faFor-
MoLtSz, rsL, Feb. -, 1857.
MESSRS, s. x. MANN s Cove fnd your Ague
oaisln superior Il any remeay IA our market for the
perH1anenf cure et all m4larious diseases. Wec cheer
fully ecomneE II as verify thar great name t has
vsT5 Traly rours, RICHARDS s rHoAAs.
10 the sufferers from Chiis, Feverand Ague, I cheer
fully submit the following: Having observed closely
the effects q Dr.. .Nann's Ague Balsam ID this vicinity
for The past three years, ! am we'll pleased with its re-
medal virtues as ia antilofe to malaria. have fire.
qually used u III my practice, and with entire salts
fa4lion. From MI intimate kn0wiedgeof this compound
I ree0mmend il az safe, pFems and elieisnt
GaiiOn, ohio, April 1st lass.
B1UFror Ind, NAY IT. 1858.
MEssRs. S. K HANNA CO.-~Having sold yotir BAL
sara for the past three years to scores u persons in this
vicinity, and closely observing its effects, we do not
hesitate in SAYING we believe fl the best remedy ever
s0ldi in Indiana, aud will e~fectuaIly cure chills fever and
will e6ectualiy cure chilts, fever and agle without fail.
Truly Years. PHILLIAAN & KEARNS, Drugfts.
LoGAEsPoRTS Ind, Sep. f3, 1856.
D q MAEN-Please send me one half gross more %
youi Ague Balsam Immediately. 1t is III great damanG,
and may be truly styled the King Of Fever ana Ague.
j. LYTLE.
ST. LOUIS, March 1st. 1855.
MESSRS. SKMANN Cove have sold a large
amount Of your Agpe Balsam the past three years, and
ind that where introduced and sold It has no equal in
the history Of agee remedies, and from all parts Of the
west we hear the same cheering news--it never fails
to cire its patient-and is looked upon in this country
as the best mediciane FOR chiIls, fever and ague ever
in OR market. o. j. WOOD &C0.
S. X. MANN s. CO., Proprietors, Gal
ion Ohio. Sold by J. H. AIAUN& Co.
no37 B~rownville, N. T.
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
NEBRASKA CITY
C0naDRnv.
Capital Stock $4,000.
NEBRASKA cry. III

THIS Company, under a liberal charter. Il nov
L fully organized. and their entire apita stoek ~
Fifty thousand Dollars, paid In and secured. Tbev
are prepared, from this date, to grant omen policies
and take risks, upon equal terms. with the most
favored Insurance Company any where. Havine
adopted the mutual principle. its ustrons- without
mourning any liability, viii share 81 the pro6ts ~
the company.
The operations Of the Company. win be confined
for the present, to MAXINE. OF CARGO risks. with 4
maximum liability Of S12,5Oe on any one bottom.
Being The only Insurance Ofiee, on theaboye pop
ular plan' West OF the Missouri, it confidently ex-
poets . generous support from Western Merchants.
We respectfully invite the Missouri River pa
ronage.
DIRECTORS:
ST Euekolls, Chas. r.. Holly.
III. Bennett, J@L. Armstrong,
W. N. Hinchman, Niles w. Brown.
A. Bradford.
OFFIOERs:
CHAS. F. HOLLY, President.
st, Louis Agent-COI W P Howard.
April I'd, 1858. 4s1-
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09
TO PRINTERS
CONTIGUOUS NEW YORK TYPE FOUNDRY
Axo
Printers Warehouse.
n PFlUdk fNAkF'

The subssriber viii Sc happy 10 furnish pur,has-
srs Of Printing Materials with Plain and O~rnanen-
trITvpes Borders. kc., made from q combination Of
Iftfe bard metals 30 extensively pulled By found
ers. Also Germans, Greeks hebrsWs' and q View
and elegant Fontot Agate Music Type from which
the Musical Review and kriend are now printed
with Presses. and every article required for Pript-
ina.at the very lowest Prieei Ter cash oE approved par
per.
Ofd Type taken IN exchange for neW, at ten cents
Der p0rnd.
Second hard Presses and Materials, and q e0pa-
plats Stereotype Foundry, with two Shaving Ma
chines for sule cheap. Printet of Newspapers rub
fishing ihis advertisement fkiaeinding this note)
three Ena before the fri tf EepfembeF. 1850,
and sending ~ one 81 ne npm win Be- paid fot It
fn Printing Tyres when thev purchase 6our times
the amount Of their bin. I.o. CORIIEYOU.
ApEllb lGsp-3t
Nebraska advertiser., 1859-06-09

BALrrMozG Jan. ~ 1855.
Professor WoOd-Dear Sir: Having had the iVisfor-
tune g loose the best portion 81 my Sair, from tbe ef.
fleets 81 The yellow Fever ia New OrleaES1n 1854, Swas
induced 70 make G trial q your preparation, and fOCnd
IL 20 Vnswer AZ the very thing needed. Ny hair is TOW
thick and glossys and no words can express mypbiigaACn
t0youlh giving 20 tbe afflicted such atreasurc.
INLEY JOHl1SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-08
Moors in South Carolina.

1t may not be generally known that some
of the best families in South Carolina are
Moors by descent. The blood of the Atri-
can soon washes out, but that of the Indian
and Moor, after half a score of generations
shows itself almost as strongly as ever
The crisp curling black hair, dark sad eyes,
long silken lashes, and swarthy complexion,
come up generation after generation. Many
of our old Huguenot families, down to the
present day, show strong traces OF their
Moorish descent.
When the Moors were driven out from
Spain, upon the conquest of Granada, thou
sands Of them took refuge in the South of
France, carving with them the art of cul-
t~ivating the vine and Of growing silk. They
became eventually Pedestrians, and when
the revocation of the Edict of Nantes took
place, withdrawing liberation from the Pro-
~testant religion, they were again driven to
seek new homes, and in large numbers emf
grated to South Carolina Clarendon, is.
Il Banner,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-08
Another Expose.

Recently, the editor of the Philadelphia
Bulletin mentioned a circumstance that
came under his observation, viz: that Il COT
fce-pot. Il iiShing-pole and q box OF patent
medicine had been sent on free, with the
mails. addressed 10 Il member of Congress
in Washington City. The article attracted
the attention of the Post Office Department.
and IL letter was addressed by Assistant
Postmaster General King to Mr.. Westcott,
the Philadelphia Postmaster, inquiring into
the truth rt the statement. MIR. Westcott.
having made his inquiries. ascertained that
the articles III question were not put into
the mails, but were placed in charge of
Il certain route mail-agent, who was in the
habit of carrying such articles for members
of Congress and other persons i'll Washing
ton having the ranking privilege. His let
ter contained the following passage, which
is interesting to the public:
Il made further inquiry from the subor-
dinate- of this office. who have charge Of the
dcSpatcling and reception OF mails, and !
learn that these packages were in no wise
placed in their charge, or the custody ot this
"ficc, but were in care OF route agent -,
and were taken by him to Washington on
his own account, entirely independent of any
connection with the mails. Such, | learn, is
IL common occurrence, not only with Mr..
-, but other agents. and that it has been
the practice for years. of the route agents,
running between this city and Washington,
to So accommodate their friends. F1onr by
Hc barrel. c0ndisS. hSh, butter. and Othfr ar
hcirS. met maiIobie. hare been so rd1TIed t0r
.SsnotorS, NcmberS Of ~fong,rss, AND OTHERS
since the Presidency of Mr.. Fillmore. Since
have been in ufiic" the route agents being
officers OF the Department and not under my
control, except with reference to the proper
performance of their duties, | have not 'elt
that it was my duty IL interfere with the
practice, which | had good reason to believe
was known to the Department"
This is a pretty exposition, and only
lacks one thing to make it complete. The
public ought to Know who are the "Sena-
tors, members Of Congress" land Others"
for whose benefit the mail ears are appro-
priated to the transportation of flour by the
barrel, candles, fish. butter, and other arti-
cles mot mailable."- Bait. Imericun.