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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

TEE first january number of u The Lutheran
Visitor for Southern Homes published in this
place BY the Rev. J. l. Miller, Pastor Of the Lu-
theran Church Of Staunton, has been laid on our
table. Its pages are replete with interesting and
well selected articles, adapted to both young and
old Being purely Southern Religious Monthly.
1t merits a liberal patronage. 1t is published at
$3.50 per annum, if paid on receipt of the first
number, or $500, if paid at the expiration Of six
months.
Papers desiring to exchange arc requested to di-
rect TO Lutheran Visitor" Stanton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
sc Al ITEMS.

We are DESTROYS of devoting a consldera-
Bile space in our columns to local items Q, IN
terest, and we request our readers to make
notes anything transpiring in their locality,
and transmit to US for insertion. Ii there is
= want Of time to write a descriptive article,
va will bo much obliged for the mere facts.
A, f will occasion but little trouble to COM
NV with the above request, and be of inter
est,to the public, we trust our friends Will
send us every tom of interest in their rcspec-
tive localities.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

man by the name Of Jonathan Hughes, cit
tsen Of Rockbridge County, has been arrested as
she supposed highwayman, who has been robbing
persons on the public highways, in that County
lately. He was identified by d Mr.. Hamilton, as
the white man, who, in company with several ne
groes, robbed him short time since. He was a
dcserter during the war and is notorious scoun
drel. lie was arrested in Bath county, and had
two stolen horses in his possession at the time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

WE call the attention of our readers to a COM
muncation in another column, addressed ITO the
Farmers of Augusta The Farmers club of
Ciurchvillc desire to 500 clubs ofsim!lar character
organized throughout the County. The object Of
the above named club is the development of our
agricultural interests, subject Of prime mpor-
lance now, and worthy of the attention of every
FARMER in the county. All who are interested
should go to the Churchvillc meeting on the 18th
inst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

TEE February number of the OLD Guard, Ia be-
fore rs. 1t has steel plate portrait of Gen.
''Stoncwnll' jackson, and also a sketch of his
life. The leading article is On the late Lord
Palmers.on and his Policy" The prominent
feature of this number, the Grst chapters of
original and thrilling romance Of the war, by a
Southern author, entitled "BERrHA Sicily, The
HEROINE OF TEE OLD DoMsIoS. Among the other
articles may be mentioned, "Review of President
Johnson's Position y HPen Pictures Of Puritan
ism, chapter H., and several pieces Of poetry -
The Editors Table is also full and piquant as usu-
al. Van Evrie, Horton l. Co., publishers, New
York. Single copies, rs cents; SO 90 per an
mum.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

AT rules held in the Clerk S
v Office of the Circuit Court of Highland Coun-
ty, the LIST day of January 1855.
Matthias 3. Turner-Plaintiff.
VS.. In Chancery.
Elizabeth A. Turner-Deft.
The object of this suit is for the Plaintiff to OBJ
tain a divorce from the Defendant.
The Defendant Elizabeth A. Turner not having
entered her appearance and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that she is not resident of this
Commonwealth. 1t is ordered that she do appear
here within one month after due publication OF
this notice and do what is necessary TO protect her
interest. A Copy Tes:c.
L. H. SrErHEssos. p. q.
Jcn II At A. J. JONES, Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
ON Tuesday last the State Senate passed joint

On Tuesday last the State Senate passed JOINT
resolution, in reference to Virginia's assumption
of the U s. Direct tax, with an immaterial amend
ment, in which i, is thought the House will concur
The time for paying this tax as far as the people
of this county are concerned, is growing short,
and for fear that Congress may not act promptly
in this matter, or may refuse to allow Virginia to
assume this tax, we repeat our advice to all to pay
it, and be sure to avoid trouble.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

MANY persons living in the County have been
disappointed on coming to Staunton to pay their
State and County taxes, by finding no one here
to whom they could pay. We state for the infor-
nation of all parties that Mr.. Towberman and his
Deputies have made no appointments, but will
call on the taxpayers at their homes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
m1 SOnpER YEAR! We want agents

500 70 sell We es want sssae
$50 Sewing Machines. Three kinds. I'm
der and upper feed. Warranted five years. Above
salary or large commissions paid. The ONLY ma
chimes sold in the United States for less than So,
which are fully licensed by Howe, Wheeler & VI
son, Grover 4 Baker, Singer + Co., and Bachelder
Au other cheap machines are 'ntrnge"'eas ana
Dri.otment Circulars free. Address, or call upon
Shaw / Clarke, Biddeford, Maine, or at No. s23
Broadway, New York No: 2a6 Carter ST., Phil
adelphia Pa, No. il Lombard Block, Chicago,
H.; No. 20 West Fourth ST.. CINCINNATI, O..
or No. g spaulding's Exchange; Buffalo, NJ:
Jan 5liv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

WE have received Godey's Lady's Book for Feb
ruary It contains steel plato of 'The Crossing
sweeper, from picture by Firth, the painter of
the celebrated 'Derby Dav''-Besides its elegant.
colored Fashion plate, original designs for Dress
es Headdresscs Hoods, patterns for Cloak, and
Crochet and Embroidery patterns and new styles
of Bonnetts &C., &C., making it q valuable visi-
ter, its literary Department is filed with contr-
buttons from an excellent corps Of contributors.
Godcy's Lady Book is without compeer. Ev-
cry Lady should subscribe for it. Its receipts
alone are fully worth the subscription price
Send $500 to L. A Cooley, NE. Corner sth and
Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, for copy Of the
Lady's Book for one year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

THE Stockholders of the National Express and
Transportation Company, at recent meeting in
Richmond, appointed Gen. Wilson, Northern Su-
perintendent, Gen J. D. Imboden, Southern SUI
perintendcnt, Gen. Kelley, Western Superinten-
dent, and Gen. Warfeld, Superintendent of North
ern Division. Maj. Shumate, of this County, is
purchasing agent for the Company.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

WE have received several copies Of the Home
uase3e, issued every Saturday in Washington and
Richmond, simultaneously. Capt. R. S. Morgan
late Adutant Of the 5th Va. Cavalry is the Editor
and proprietor. II is first class literary jour
nal u Will be mailed to subscribers at So 90 per
apnup in advance. Address r. S. Morgan, Edi-
tor e. Proprietor No. SO Louisiana Avenue,
Washington, D. C.. -:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
M A r r I E. D

On the 2+th of January, at the residence Of the
brides father, by Rev. VIM. 8. Baird, Rev. P. H.
WHISPER, of The Baltimore Annual Conference, to
Miss Lou AnEY, of Augusta. county.
On the 2lst instant, by Rev. @. B. Hammack,
JoHs CRuA, to Mrs. CATIIARIxs THUMA, both OF
Augusta.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

Rev. 8. D. SrUART, of Staunton, is now in New
York City, soliciting subscriptions for the Lee
Endowment to Washington College," where he
will doubtless meet with great success. The first
subscriber secured, gave the liberal sum of $40, 900
to the endowment
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

Mr.. TnrMpuLl, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Of
the u S. Senate, passed through Staunton on
yesterday, Thursday, on his way to Port Repub-
lic Rockingham County, on business for the Re
construction Committee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

many of oar friends in the Country have asked
our advice in reference to the payment OF their
United States Direct Tor land) tax. We have
been advising them to wait until it could be as
certained whether Congress would permit the
statc to assume this tax as proposed, ana Collect
II thro' her Shcrifs The time for the payment
of this tax by tho land owners of this County will
~Sxpirc on the 18th ofthis month February being
60 DAYS 1.-THE legal timc) from the day on which
Mr.. Soaring, Collector of the United States Di-
rect tax issued his notice to the taxpayers of Au
gusta County. If the tax is not payed by that
dav, and Congress should not, before that day,
permit Virginia to assume this tax, land there is
little likelihood of Congress acting in this matter
III might cause great Inconvenience, if moth
ing more, to many persons. The law pro-
vides that, for non-payment, the title property
shall become forfeited to the United States and,
upon SALE shall vest in the United States OF in the
purchaser at said SALE in fee simple, free from all
liens, emcumbrances, right, title and claim what
soever Before sale the owner can by going be-
fore tho Board Of Tax Commissioners, at Alcxan-
dria, relieve the property of said forfeiture by
paving 10 per cent. in addition to the assessed
TAX. AItcI Stslc tIIC poitg o"hiHS, VI u"'A"o
claim, lein &c. on said property, may, within 60
DAYS, redeem the land from said sale, by appear
ing in person before the Board of Commissioners,
upon taking the oath to support the Constitution
Of the United States and paying the tax and pen
atty, with interest thereon from July LIST &c., at
the rate of Is per cent. per annum, together with
the expenses of sale and subsequent proceedings,
TO be determined by said Commissioners. If after
60 days, aud within one year, the parties owning
or having claims sc. on land sold for taxes, must
prove that they have not taken part in the late
war aganst the United States, or aided or abetted
the same.
For fear that our people may be put to unnec-
essary trouble, we advisc.sll TO pay the U. S. Di-
rect tn1 assessed upon their houses and lots lands
&C., before the 18th inst. 20
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

THE Soiree, given at the Augusta Female Semi
nary, on Wednesday night last, was enjoyed ex
cecdingly by delighted auditory. 1t reflected
great credit on all engaged in it..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02

A short time since the maas house Of Mr.. James
$ numgardnor, Of this county, vas opened and some
fifteen pieces Of bacon takas .herefrom. On the
following az, this bacon WA found, concealed
IN n; 49, asshort distance from e.sunton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
WOMEN OF THE SOUTH,

Distinguished in Literature, Vol, Svo. 81 ! pa
ges. 50 90. Illustrated with splendid Portraits,
on Steel, from life of
NINE. OcrAvIA WALTON LIZ VERT,
MISS MARIA J. MClNTosH,
Mrs. Rosa VERTNER JOHNSON,
Mrs. ANNA Cora RIrcHIE,
Miss. AUGUSTA J. EVANS
Mrs. L. VIRGINIA FRENCH,
MARION HARLAND,
And containing full biographical sketches and
specimen extracts from the most celebrated wri-
tings in prose- and verse, Of IS Distinguished Lit
crary "WOMEN OF THE SOUTH"
All the above works are having an immense
sale, and agents are doing splenddly every
Many are making from $40 to $l5 day.
We want an agent in every town in the South
crn States. Returned Soldiers, Ladies, Teachers
and others, will find this most profitable employ
.ment.
Exclusive territory given, and liberal induce
ments offered to Canvassers.
EB>F For full particulars address
c. B. RICHARDSON, Publisher,
$40 Broadway, New York.
Jan IS, 1S66-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
Miscellaneous.

AGENTS. WA NTED IN EVERY TOWN
TO SELL THE FOLLOWING
VALUABLE SOUTHERN HISTORIES
!.
SOUTH RN HISTORY or THE WAR.
By f. A. POLLARD, Editor Richmond Examiner.
Vols, svo, about 700 pages each $3.50 per
Vol; with 20 Splendid Steel Portraits t,.: ,;o.o
~ of the Southern side published, extending as
it does from the beginning of the War to the final
surrender of the Confederate armies.
Mr.. Pollard S prominent position in the Con-
federacy has enabled him to prepare a work UNI
equaled in accuracy and interest. and which IS
everywhere acknowledged to be the STANDARD
SOUTHERN HISTORY.
1t should fiud a place in every library.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
D I E.

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At the residence Of its parents in Stanton, on
the 18th ult.. RosALBIE, infant daughter of VIM.
+. and Rosalbie Asst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
Staunton Advertisements.
HDGG, MASON * co.

RE now opening their End supply of FALL
~ l. WINTER GOODS, consisting in Part OF
French Merinos,
Poplins plaid and Striped,
All Wool Delaines,
Alapaceas,
Broad Cloths,
Cassimers,
Satinetts,
Factory Goods Ga and 81,
Gents Fine Calf Boots
Men and Boys Heavy Boots,
Gents. Ladies' and Misses Shoes,
Hats of every description,
Salt. Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Candies, Wooden, :
and Willow Ware, to which they invite the at
tention of purchaser.
Nov 124-tf-Spec copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
SOUTHERN GENERALS:

Their lives and Campaigns, by Capt. ". PAR
KER SNOW, with II Splendid Steel Portraits,
VOL, svo.; 500 Pages $3.50. Containing Biog-
raphies of The distinguished Southern Generals,
with full and graphic accounts Of the various
campaigns in which they were engaged. 1t is
most important and interesting volume, and has
been prepared with the utmost care and thorough
ness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
LIFE. SERVICES AND CAMPAIGNS OF
STONEWALL JACKSON:

By a vIRGINIAN. Vol. l2mo 325 pages;
81 so with authentic Portraits of JACKSON,
and his Successor EWELL, on Steel.
This is the only authentic history of this dis
tinguished Leader which has been written. 1t
has been prepared from Official Reports, contem-
porary narratives, and personal acquaintance and
is complete and full.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
FRESH STOCK OF
HARDWA ARE.

r HAVE just received supply of Goods in the
Hardware line comprising in general oil the
articles usually found in this line, such as
Blacksmith Tools and Materials.
Coach Makers, :" /" :"
Carpenters,
Shoemakers,
and great variety Of other articles, for Farmers
and Housekeepers.
Starting out anew, after four years devoted to
other things, propose to act on the principle of
s"nnving ine people at very short profits for cash
An who desire to lay out their money to the best
advantage are invited to call and try me. They
shall not go away disappointed.
Aug. 25-tf. G. E. PRICE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
30 DIN G :!

THE Proprietor of "OUR HOUSE" having
/ enlarged his building with the addition Of
the property known az the GOLD BELL TAV-
ERN, and having been solicited by sundry gentle
men to take boarders has consented to do so,
upon the following terms,
BOARD per DAY, $780,
=" WEEK, 800.
II +" MONTH, 40. 90.
4B~ Single Meals at rates according tn the style
ordered THE PROPRIETOR.
Aug lift.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
Saloons.

THE "0UR HOUSE"
STILL IN. THE ASCENDANT!
THE War is over, and peace with its attendant
/ blessings is now visible amongst us. In
proof of this we have only to call the attention Of
the public to the following articles received at the
ssOUR HOUSE,,
fresh from the Northern Markets:
ORANGES, LEMONS, PINE APPLES,
CANDIES, COFFEE, SUGAR.
SPICES, CHOCOLATE, TEA,
SARDINES, FRUITS Of ali kinds
together with various other articles not enumcra-
-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
WIN. II. PARRISH & CO..
18th Street, between Nain & Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
Offer for Sale low to the trade.

50 rhds Sugar,
100 Bbls A, B and c Extra Sugar,
so F" Crushed & Powdered "
$50 Bags Coffee,
100 Hhds Bacon Shoulders, Sides h Hams
$50 Boxes Candles,
500 Bb1s Alewives, Mackercl Herring,
500 Kits Shad 4; Maekerol,
500 Reams Wrapping Paper,
500 Bbls Brandy, Whiskey, Wines Il Gin,
500 Deg Buckets 4 Droems,
"A L S O..
Soda, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Alum, Cop
peras, Starch, Soap &c, &c:
IS. Il. PARRISH l. CO.
September 22--ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
CATTLE! CATTLE! !!

WE the undersigned offer our services to the
w public for the shipment of Cattle, Sheep
and Hogs to the Richmond and Baltimore mar
kets.
BY sending Cattle through our agency, they
will be taken at Staunton and sold in either OF the
above cities as desired without further trouble or
expense to owners. Prompt returns invariably
made. Terms liberal. For further particulars
apply to
n. PARKER l. SON,
Stanton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
1{RUCE & PECK,

DEG leave to inform their old customers and
| J the public generally that they have opened
at their old stand, corner of Beverly and Augusta
Streets Saunton, Va, large and carefully select
cd stock of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
FAMILY GROCERIES,
QUEEASU ARE, WOODEN L WILLOW WARE,

BOOTS AND SAoS6,
which they viii sell at wholesale or retail Their
goods we're purchased from first hands in New
York, for net cash. consequently they will bcable
to sell them upon the best terms.
They will exchange goods or pay cash for pro-
duce.
Oct. 20. l8G3-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
THE RAIDS AND ROMAN CIES or
MORGAN AND HTS MEM !:

By Mrs. SALLY ROCHESTER FORD, with Steel
PORTRAIT of Gen. MORGAN, VOL, l2mo.; 425
pages $l75. a complete history of this daring
officer, more thrilling and interesting than fiction.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-02-02
Advertisements.

StZEk q 6h tG u -
Commission and Forwarding
MERCHANTS,
Bread St., next door to Y. c. K. K. Depot,
RICHMOND, VA.
WILL pay particular attention TO forwarding
w goods to Country Merchants, and the sale
e all kinds Of COUNTRY PRODUCE and mer-
ckandise.
Id. sIZEg. Late Agt. Va, c. R. R., al
Richmond, Va
VII. BRIGGS, Late with White Page,
Richmond, Va.
Most respectfully refer to
G. F. Wood, Staunton, Va r.a
r. Ii. Hawkins, 8
". J. Hunter,
c. R. Mason,
EE. Carson, Augusta Co., Va
W J. Shumate,
A. Blouth Co., ="
r. B.-Particu1ar attention is called TO our
EOCApION, country Merchants forwarding goods
through u.s. have but ONE DRAYAGE and no
STORAGE to pay
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-08-23

ELIZA NJ. KNOWLES, M. D..
"AyING1 located in RICHMOND. onsrs her
professional services the families of this city
Special attention given to Obstetrics and Diseases OF
Women. @ =
O&ce and Residence. Ne. 80. Marion ST.
Opposite MORRISON Library.
Ort1Ss hours nom 10 A. NJ. to Il, NJ, and from
Ito ), p. NJ. ~
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-08-23
failure, and whose suceess in the Presi-

failure. and whose success in the Presi-
Dental election of lS64 ,would have been
the signal of surrender to the demands
of the Rebellion-a surrender. be 1t no
ted, that would have permanently divi-
ded the nstion. involved the. North and
South in oeaseless wAr, bankrupted the
Government, forever forged the chains of
Slavery on the blacks Of the South, and
by the discredit it would have brought
upon republican government, crushed
the hopes of freedom throughout the
world. gssf 8
In conclusion, let me congratulate you
upon the healthy public sentiment that
pervades your noble state, and the assu-
rance it gives that At the coming elect
ions, New York will declare itself, as
during the war, the firm supporter of
the Union party that SO triumphanly
vindicated the power and maintained the
integrity of the nation against treason
and rebellion. .1sgnah 10 4riasa
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-08-23
Are these things srue.

We have thought or two for the con-
sideration of the honest men of the couu-
try-politicians, small OF large, need not
consider them. .,s-....s f.,..as
Suppose every man in the United
States were willing TO earn his bread
upon Gods plan, by the sweat Of his
brow
In other words, suppose there were no
persons in the country who banker after
office, its honors and emoluments and
ease, what would follow? Do you, read
er, not know that glorious re construc-
ton, nay more, . political millennium
would follow in thirty days.
II. then, the two things named were
true, and il the result indicated above
would then occur. and to US the whole
matter, thus presented. is as clear As
sunlight, what else are reasonable de-
ductions?
s Our political throuble are now all bas,
ed upon the question who this man or
that shall hold office and make money
easily while you and we work hard for
pur bread. ~. +..t.. -...f.
And, secondly. the yerdant parties are
not the office seekers, for they get the
spoils. but it is you and all who seek no
positions except those Of honest labor,
who get excited and work hard TO secure
place for this or that man who is too
lazy to work, who has not energy enough
: to practice profession, learn atgade, or
conduct a farm, but must have an Office
or starve. ..
/ 1t is our honest opinion, deduced
from twenty years hard labor for Office
seekers-years during which with half
the energy we have displayed q fortune
might have been secured and yet neither
money nor thanks have been won-we
say it is our hrm conviction that the
lowest, most degraded, mean. contempt
BILE of all human beings out of the peni
tentiary or hell, is that man who goes
about the country shaking hands with
farmers all whom he meets, with soft
words on his lips and hypocrisy in his
heart, asking people to vote for him,
Hopard Tribune. ..e.l-.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-08-23

MY scissors, child; why, how you ranti
Boy, what can rou with scissors wAt?"
'To cut this blanket here in two
Papa, when I'm a man ike you,
Like you III then be smart and gay;
Like grandpaPa you'll then be gray,
And feeble, helpless, weak and bald,
And then odd Daddy you'll be called.
So when to coach-Iofs up send you,
As every comfort intend you,
Just half this blanket will keep
To make you warm when you're asleep"
These artiess words so unexpected came,
They struck their hearers like electric fame
Pale were their cheeks from shame and keen
remorse,
Affection re-assuues her wonted course;
The contrite son his penitence expressed,
md took his infant angel TO his breast;
Flies to his injured fathers sad retreat,
And with repenting tears bedews his feet
With smiles and cordials artng life recalls,
Placed him once more within the mansion walls,
With all those aids that affiuence give,
The generous parent many years may live.
The sons repentart spirit never sleeps;
To keep it waking he the blanket keeps
The oAsld .rio treats hts parents ~'aA neglect
Halt OF nas blanket may LimseIf erpecs.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-08-23
The Post Office Department has r,


The Post Office Department has re-
Gently introduced boxes, instead of mail
bags, for the transmission of letters, on
all through routes. These are made of
wood, of some two inches in thickness,
and strongly bound with iron. They
are of the width and depth of an ordi-
nary letter, aud of varying length. The
design in their use is to secure the safety
of the letters, by keeping them together
and having the box containing them
delivered to the post Office clerk having
charge of the sorting Of letters. Here
tofore letters nave been easily pnrloined
from the bags, but . thief would have to
steal one whole box in order to crib one
letter. af4-v- aeaf sa3 s1f~ rnsfartz nj