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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

The following facts regarding the revenues of
Great Britain and France. showing what pro-
portion the internal tnxation bears to the exter-
mai, viii be OF interest d: this time
OF Che yearly revenues of Great Britain
tabout $aG6 900 ,O0O) the part derived IRON
customs is about 1923 900 900 leaving about
$40 100000 to be raised by taxes and Internal
duties aud other sources of revenue OF this
latter sG.a 0nly $4,000, 900 Tor one fifteenth
,s derived ircm taxes on lands The income,
taxSyef, Of land and of all species of personal
estate, and of professions, trades &c, demon ina
ted the property tax, pays about $4S 900 900.
Business transactions are taxed Sal 400 900 il,
die shape of stamps, and commodities consumed
shout $l04 900 900 in the various excses-splr-
its AID malt paying $72 900 600 of the whole
in France, of the total amount of l,22S 900.
600 of francs (S22S 900 ,O0O) yearly leyiel, onl
28S 600 900 Of francs are imposed on real prop
erty, an, but 10, 900 900 of francs on per ooIl.
bsiug in NIL but 36l 900 900, or less THAI one
taird OF the whole The tax on 'rags.latioa -
fees and sanp"yields 33S 900, 900 Q, francs
sery nearly a. mu:1 as tie tax IN property"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN, JAN % 10o-.

Rod which beng to the natives OF all l",' pal It
of ' the world as new aud i"co"prehensIGIs az as hs
was terrible led them to beve the h VINO ,en ~ Of Of
,ha wnr of the EVIL MANlroU, the sfehe g. u
,,h.oh he ever af.er continued to MAKE hi' NJ
,;nr ,hrde. and which in consequence, oeca'l' a
r'lgce 70 he Stunned by I'LL vino would Keep ou'
IF The tolls of that mal!gn deity on" luz .Lo
Character of the stupendous e;'asn forming aIe
he'd of this lake, and the pa pabe traces VI wa
csnic fires sill! to be found around IT, "ouiu
seem to give some Color Of 'r", h. to 'o i"j a Of
tradition, and point to it AZ the best Soira'on "
the mysteries with which the place has oeco'ne'
in the manner we have described, 50 slngniaF'y
associated. :. H.. ono
There has latterly been a DISPOSITION among
the more literary classes to soften tae name oi
rh,s lake to SPIRIT LAKE but the Indians nave
two distinct and separate names, or words iof
their good and bad Mantous, and to TINS laAe,
% we have been informed by an Old settler wen
yersed IN the Indian languages, was always ap-
1led the word sgnifyng he Evil Manltou-
hence the RICH, name--the DEVIL LAKE
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

1iorsE BLOWN ur.--The Burlington TINES
says that the building On Water Street, in that
village, occupied by james Morse was blown up
~ an explosion of gunpowder, Friday night
-Ant'iony Liberty, who was in the building was
seriously if not dangerously injured II sister
aud two children, who were also in the building,
we're blown into the street, suffering severe inju-
ries. i powder keg with one head and stave
blown cut, WAS found after the explosion in the
basement. it is not known who contriyed and
executed the crime, but the authorities are in
vestigatins the matter.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

LocAL.-Two Of our Fire Comnar;,. "
Captain Robinson, and No. 8. Cant,i. r.
burn, turned out in uniform and wifi D.,
full ranks Tuesday evening, as a marx .,
esteem for BENJAMIN TArLoR. F,..r a.. w.
IrAh GUARDS, who was taken Prisoner q. ,
run, has been recently released. and j.. "
home on short leave of absence N. p
" fled for them, as he has On rnanv to,n
casions, and no such fling has been b..,5
since he left town last June, He yiII,r.
the " ear piercing fife louder, longo, n.. .
cessantly and continuously than any o,3.,..
feller' that ever :" blowad" in thesa ~.,..
his wind doesn' seem 10 have s.Gr ,nj !, .
his visit to Richmond.
No. 5, on their way back to ,hei, s,.
room, halted in front Of the FRgrxAy Brr..
and gave three cheers and tiger FIR cn
WILLARD, to which that inliyidu,,--.....
porters soy-responded :" in q few bu-r ..
pertinent remarks, thanking them rr...
Or cone him. Capt. Robinson haa!s'u.-.
piled, giving the assurance that his Com,
true to their motto, would always do lhei, y.
The whole aif4ir passed off pleasantly.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
NV TELEGRAPH
70 THE FIR EEMA.N
r O'CLOCK, A. M.
From THE UPPER POTOMAC.

A IIarrisburgh letter OF the 10th states that
Gen, Williams Is in command Of tonr Union
regiments at Hancock and three l2-pounder Par
rott guns. Small bodies are scattered along
the river, thence to Cumberland At New
Creek, near Cumberland, are four regiments,
while 1000 or 5000 men are at Patterson s
Creek, eight miles below Cumbcr! aud me
rebel Gen. Jackson ls near Bath with lo,00O
men and 20 guns
The OHIO and Indiana troops express & warm
desire Tor Rosecrans to be put in command at
Cumberland, and say with 80, 600 men be wonld
whip Jackson, take Winchester, and turn the
right flank of Manassas within a fortnight.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

f,xN. SIcEL.-The Germans in New York
hcld quite an Indignation meeting Thursday
evening, and expressed in u variety of speeches
and resolutions, their intense feeling Of indigna-
ton at the causes which had led Gen. Sigel to
contemplate resigning his sword. The Govern
meat cannot well afford how to lose so valuable
an oiacer and we hope such measures Of justice
will he adopted toward the hero Of Carthage as
will entirely satisfy his pride and keep his good
sword brigh: in the service of his country. 1t
is encouraging to learn that this gallant General
is still IN command, notwithstanding the rumors
of his resignation. lie is now urged upon the
administration for promotion, and we hope his
great merits will be properly recognized.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

Navigation is entirely suspended al ST. LOUIS
in consequence OF the ice 20 miles below the
city, extending to point some distance from
the town.
Troops are now being sen, to Cairo By rail.
road, bat their advance is materially retarded
by the ir"atqAe means % crossing the river at
ST. Louis, TIE terry boats not being able to run
and.the Ice nor sufficiently strong to beer heavy
weights HE weather Is unoderating again.
and prospects for speedy opening On the river
are fair
i"e Brigade which has left Rolla for the
West within the past three days, is composed
OF the 35th and 36Jh Minnesota, 2jth and r.,
Missouri regiments. and Gen. oigel will rroba-
bly, leave III day or Two, and will doubtless
assume command Of his entire division at :.
proper time.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
A DAILY FREEMAN

vii be published at this Office until further
notice. Two editions will be issued, one to he
ready for the mail West, and the stages that
lcaye Montpelier in the afternoon, the other in
the uornng in season for the morning mails.
Each edition will contain the latest Geographic
ncys to Tie time Of going to press.
The Terms Will be,
$500 per year, or 81 90 for three months, to
mail subscribers ana those taking the paper from
tie oa;cc
$500 pr year, or 81 % for three months, to
si'Naso suhscri'crs--papcr delivered at their
;oses Or places Of business.
Orders are solicited. G.. W. WILLARD
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
WESTERN EXPEDITION.

A special dispatch TO the Chicago Times,
dated Il miles from Columbus, on the 10th,
says an additional force with General Grant
and staff left Cairo on Wednesday a. 10 o clock
and overlook McClernand's, Paine and Cook S
columns during the atltrnoon. The correspor d.
ent adds. " am not permitted to say where
we are going or what troops We have"
Heavy pickles have been placed in all drec-
lions. Thcre has been no skrnlsh yet.
Adyices from Cape Gifardeau stare that the
expedition which left Cairo for Dallas and
BoomEeld returned Friday evening, bringing
% prisoners, anong whom is Capt. Day of Jeir.
Thumpson's army.
Reports from paducah say heavy canonading
VAS heard up The Tennessee i;tyer on Friday
morning.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

SvIciDE.-Hon. Arad Stebbins. ot Brao'''
vas found hanging in his barn last ~ ''
morning. Jan. l2th. Mr.. 5 was one :"
most useful men of Bradford, hut ne hal R'
out Of health for the past three moo'' s. ma ",
been very melancholy. Somcof the family u. =.
fears that he might do something OF the S,'
but he was not watched. H. had fv"'''a
made his preparations the night before , ~.
probably committed ,.,, d,,,l son after G'',
np N the morning, though hls ho!y vs.,
found '"' az hour or or Two aitcr.--- ~"
.iowRd!.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

III CAMERON IN TIE SENATE.-Ihe oppos-
.loa IN the Senate to Mr.. Cameron as Minister
80 &aseja, presents u singular continuation
Ssisht, Bayard, Kennedy, Trumbull, Grimes
and Lake, aye said to have made denunciatory
speeches against his confirmation, while Wilmot,
Sumner, Cohaa,er, Fcssendcn, Doottle and
towan, warmly tavorci it. After his enemies
hal fully freed their minds and the Senate took
vote, his nomination was confrmed-28 to H.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
FuRNIruRE.-Tie adornmont and fu,ri..

FuRNITuKE.-The adorn.nont and furnish
of house are among the ins.raaa....
through which '" liberal education"
tanned. We all of us agree that ,de W.,
without has much to do with the world viii.
We believe that the mountain scenery in T.,
mont, in its infinite variety Of bill and ...4.
waterfall. does much in forming tie caara.,
the Green Mountain Boy. A garden tas,..f
laid out, a closeIy-shaven lawn, L clean gE.g.l
walk. a trim parterre, climbing vines stu,
trees. poisoning shrubbery have attractyc,.,
ali and call forth varying expressions Of le..r
| All agree to admire, and even the man
never attempts it about his own HOMESTEAD r
gaze in mute wonder at the achievement.
neighbours cultivated taste.
And indoors. tie same Thoughtful AMI Il.
Gated taste commands attention. Boos,mt
shelves, pictures on the walls, vases 0. 5sa
on the man,el, statuary in the Mich. d.
rooms, IL clean hearth, bright fire. and err
iul faces, are the surroundings in wbjca 4a
.. our life is passed, especially in the ious u
tcrs of this latitude. II We are awayir ol;@i
in the stirring business OF everyday lie, q,
| wives and children are at home, and waE
We can Go to make that home pleasant BY I:
! ding to it the comforts and SIM. Of tie W.
Yies chat ingenious taste has invented u -i
home inviting, ought to be cheer!G.ly done. i
handsome furn;ture that can now BE- I7lc-'.
So cheap, the luxurious easy char tor ;la"s.
begin 10 feel some Of the aches that cone g.-
age. TIE thousand patterns Of carpets, NA5'&
Th7ee'Piy, Brusscls, Tapestry, Velvet, yari.
or Administer, all contribu,c to MAKE hauen"
cheerful and inviting by their presence, a'' '';
IN giving character to every child Who IS bEols
in contact with their influences.
II anybody has any doubt about tn so.'-
tons We have here made, we advise them 70
a, once to the furniture rooms o. j. ! b)
cock n Co.. in this village, exAn!Ae bis EN-
lent new stock Of desirable sofas, chairs, 81
pets, pictures, and kindred articles OF hooSe'".
comfort and adornment, buy larSe.Y ard AIN
prices, and stralghtway take them h9me ADJ
gladden. wife and children, and make the hone
stead emile with the evidence OF tnoushi'II 1'
considerase care, and educated taste.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

FIRST VERMONT BATTERY This Battery d"
their election Friday evening, which resulted
the unanimous election of Geo W. p0'''
Tor Captain, Geo. I. Ilebari. lst Lientena"
Tins BATTERY now consists .! about 10 "N '
the right stamp, aud, as We learn, Is '''
pany" A in the Eighth Regiment. C4.''.
Duncan iP very Efficient oEccr. late o. I"
regular army. having served through the A'A
can war with great credit Lieutenant il'O''
is fresh from service, and late OF Company .
Chicago Light Artillery. Lieutenant hN
well known in the Militia service of this S'"
and IL great addition Is the Compa0!
There arc two more Lieutenanls to be eIe'''
bHs the further organization was pos;pon'' u"
III she Battery was fully recruited.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
FROM PORT ROYAL.

Advices from Port Royal state that the expe-
ditlon towards Savannah is supposed To be in
progress. Accommodating parties have proceeded
beyond Iybee Island win apparatus lor remoy.
ing distractions from tic rand creek. Sonth
OF Savannah river. 1t Is understood that tho
land force would consist OF 10000 men. and
warsaw Inlet would be the Grst destination Of
the expedition. The railway is progressing ac ross
Hilton Head Island. N''0''
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

Concerning the 600 torpodoes which, accord
ms to accounts are literally scattered ny ana
dowa the Ml:sisslppi river from Columbus TO
Memphis, the naval officers OF the grca, exhi-
blson at Cairo express but little fear. THEY say
they have never yct proved of any practical
utility, except in killing their lnyentors, and
people who are foolishly handling them. They
do not think that the fleet is to suffer any par
ticalar Inconvenience from this source now.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

AssAuLT.-rhe Versenncs V1monter says, a
hoy Ii AIMED John Phair made Il desperate assault,
By dropping IA stone weighing eighteen pounds
from the railroad bridge upon the head and neck
OF Capt. NJ. d. Hall, the 18th inst, severely
bru'sns him. The boy was committed to Jail
in default Of bail. lie attempted a similar Of
fence before.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
POTOMAC.

Steamer King Philip returned from tie po-
omac Flotilla Thursday night, and reports that
the Anacosta on Thursday bombarded the rebel
batteries at Cockpit Point. with what result
has not as yet been ascertaned The rebels
bred tour shells 1T the steamer with no damage
IN the result
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

ffhE.-We learn that the Tannery and Grist
MIL owu0d by Mr.. Whe eler. situated about q
mile above Worcester Corner were destroyed by
lire Friday night. The loss is said to be fully
covered by insurance.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

several nice young gentlemen went to the ros-
idrncc OF young dansei to give her sereu-
a"e aiter some time, tbs servant stepped out
and walking up to ono Of them, exclaimed -
" 'ig friend, The folks are all abcd you can =
e.. u cent here TO D;gts ="
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
FHOn FORTRESS MONROE

Inc BARK >. A. Fouck with the Depensaeil
f;ou"Ie'' u" schooner Col. Satterly. with the
S'sn-i corps oil Zen Bnrsdr's expedition, and
several other vessels Of the dee, left with {. ia.
'orable wind rhursiag forenoon.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
IRON THE SnvTIi.

ihe steamcr Rhode Island. wblsb arrived
Lr u,,,e,s monroe Wednesday from Snip Island
eTn ports: '"' oouth-
WAN ,no 2 W; n"a's, d. Louis. New London and
m mI'sf i'ch lett ship island ON the Sls. fnr
~, nv,J Pha Inc result was not learned bu, ss
,s W." i.noue Island was leaving, the New londnn
WIS seen returning with schooners in tow
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

Quartermasler General Davis has supplied the
7th W regiment with boots manufactured by
sh' Chester Boot Company, vt cost of So 81
per pair. The PhUnx having seen sample,
says they are superior to those usually furnished
to soldiers.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

2oalrICAL.-WILLIAM A. BUCKINGHAM, the
present Governor Of Conn, WAS nominated for
reelection by the Republican aud Union Con-
vention, held at Hartford .he 10Th inst.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18

lhe following is copy of 4 dispatch received
LONDON VIA QuErx's ISLAND. ,
~, January i, 1862
80 ~ ,ihaAN BARNEY, Collector Of New Yorl,
lac sumter has arrived ut Cadiz, s;pn.a. hav.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE AND rwv ,.r,o
TAN ''''i l.

A., TAN.
,,o Aoany, n ~, Jan. l., Concurrent ,oso,,
IONS reported in the Assembly 10 dav '' s,'
congress ievyiug direct tax to hofrayy'. "vor
,Frest OF the entire indebtedness Of tho '!o ID,
"ov'F"ment' &c.--said tax TO no m ~, ,'a''onai
"sn'' ana to be Increased yearly y hnnoa perha-
,suA'o 81 the national debt is d1lv Ssot an IN
ID" '"A' the people Of the STATE Of Wnn ~
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-18
MAJOR DOUBLEDAY NtDF mn.

Washington. Jan. II. The pr4si1,.,
application Of the delegation from T :u| NJ
to-day appointed Major a. Doubledsrr' WV j., 4
der General. "' BIZ
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-04-18
To the Benevolent Ladies of Ohio.

THE Stair OF OHIO. EXECUTIVE DEPART
MENT, CoLuMAUs, March lltb, 1862
Duly sensible of the great work which
you have already performed, in alleyiating
the wants and distressos of our gallant SOL
diers, sense of duty compels me- to make
another call upon you. r ...
Our brave troops have had moro TO DO
than was anticipated. and molly have they
done their duty. You will be panied to
learn that many in our recent battles have
been sent to their long homes, and that a
still greater number of our brothers and
sons havo beon wounded by tho weapons of
the traitorous enemios of our Government
1t is peculiarly your duty to mourn and
sympathize with the mothers, wives, and
sisters, of those who havo fallen, and to pro
vide prompt relief for the sutferings of the
wounded.
Start out at once, then, and gather up.
from the generous spirits in your respective
neighborhood, such articles of hospital
stores and supplies as arc indicated in the
list hereto attached. and cause the same to
DO properly boxed and sent to Quarter
Master General Wright, Columbus, Ohio,
and | will see that they are properly dis
trbuted. Sincerely yours,
DAVID TOD, Governor.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-04-18
Not a Great Victory.

The Battle of Pittsburgh Landing proves
TO have been much less decisive victory
than at first reported. The enemy--through
whose fault remains 20 DO determined-were
enabled to surprise portion of our Army
with river in their roar, aud, after having,
as they supposed, gained the victory, we're
repulsed, on the second day, and retired in
good order, taking large number of prs-
Oners. Our troops, aftor fearful slaughter
on both sides, finally regaineG the ground
they had lost in the first days engagement
The victory vas thoirs, but it is unwise to
exaggerato its importance, We believe the
truth is briefly stated in tho following OK
tract from the correspondence of the Gin.
cinnati Gdzeite;
"The sum and substance Is, on SUNDAY
we were pushed from disaster to disaster
till wo lost every division camp we had,
and were driven within half mile of tho
Landing. where the approach Of night and
the timoly aid of tho gunboats and tre-
mendous efforts of our ArtiIlerists and
Buell's approach saved us. On Monday,
after Bino hours hard fighting, we simply
regained wnat we had lost on Sunday. Not
division advanced half u mile beyond our
old camps on Monday, except Lew Wal
Ices. The lowest estimate places our loss
in killed end wounded at three thousand,
and the prisoners from throe to four thou
sand. The rebel loss in killed and wounded
is probably thousand moro. The rebels
in their retreat left acres covered with their
dead whom ,hoy had carried to tho rear,
and destroyed the heavy supply trains they
had brought up"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-04-18
How It Was Done.

The following from tho Cleveland Leader
and "bagged," at Island No TO- 1t was
great undertaking, and most nobly was it
executed
AS will be seen by the map Of the vi.
einity of Island No. 10. which we pub.
lished several day since, large peninsula
extends towards the Island between the
position held by Com. Foote'S fleet and
New Madrid, held by Gen. Pope. TWAS
decided that Gen. Pope should cross the
river near New Madrid, and thus get 10
the rear Of the rebels upon the Island and
the shore batteries adjacent. But he had
no transports with which to cross, and in
the rapid running current 10 cross with
RATS would be impossible. 1t was there
fore necessary to send transports TO MIN,
But these could not run past the rebel
batteries. The matter was put into the
hands Of Col. Bissell an eminent eng-
neer. With recounoIering canoes and
men, he went diligently TO work TO dis
cover a route. The Missouri shore is here
swampy and full of sloughs and hayous.
AoOut lOuI ulllcS huufC INC Islduu 10 u
slough which runs inland until, five or six
miles from the river, it opens into basin
or lake, formed by an earthquake few
years ago. Crossing the lake one reaches
Chipousa Bayou, which leads from the
lake 20 the river, at point just above
New Madrid. Through this route, after
two weeks OF herculean labor. iE making
roads through the dense woods and clear,
ing away the debris which had been gath
ering in The slough for ages. q route was
TO be opened.
AT length the passage was made, aud
then il was found that the rebels, antisi,
pating the design. had erected battery to
command the mouth Of the bayou, so thai
il was not safe for the steamers 10 pass out
Then it was that the gunboat Carondole
ran the block kade, and protected the issuing
Of the transports. and the landing of TIE
troops which were upon them. The work
was accomplished, the steamers were used
10 transport Gen. Pope's forces across the
river. The rebels upon the shore wert
bagged. sad Island No. 10 surrendered
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-04-18
Progress of the Cause.

A dispatch to the Now York Tribune Of
the llth, says;
Three steps in the interest Of Freedom
were taken by different branches Of
the Government to-day. The President
signed his gradual Emancipation resoIu-
tion. The House, by more than two
thirds vote, passed the bill abolishing Sla-
very in the District Of Columbia, and the
Senate, by an equally gratifying majority,
repealed all laws disqualitying colored
persons from carrying the mails. In the
House several Republican members who
had prepared speeches in favor OF the Ab-
oltion bill, voted for immediate action
upon It. Among the Ayes we're several
ultra Conservatives, and every Republi.
can. A number of Democrats from New
York were conveniently absent. The
House grew wild with excitement as it re-
jeeted amend ment after amendment, and
finally passed the bill as it came from
the Senate. 1t now only awaits the sig
nature of the President. Senator Sum-
ner's bill enabling colored persons TO be
mail carriers passed the Senate without a
word of debate. II ever, certainly not OF
late years, has bill opposed to the preju-
dice of race met with. such reception as
this. 1t was introduced quietly, quietly
referred TO the Post Office Com mittee, re-
ported back by Senator Collamer, and
passed, as if it were measure affecting
only white people. Thomas Jefferson s
Postmaster. General, Gideon Granger, is
the father of the law which the Senate
voted to repeal. In 1909, he recon-
mended its passage in public communi-
cation, but gave his real reasons in a pri-
vate letter to Georgian Senator, he say
ing ii was TOO delicate a subject to be dis
cussed openly but the truth was that a
negro employed in the carriage Of the
mails would soon "get to know too much,
TO know his own rights."s Mr.. Granger s
recommendation did not become law till
1910. In 1895, when the Post Office
laws were remodeled, the statute of 1910,
retained in substance, was modified in
form. 1t still stands upon the statute
books, and imposes a fine Of $50 for
every violation Of its provisions.