New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-19

form compensation the oarriers service negotiable
three classes, TO witt First class TO consist Of cities
having population Of 10000 upwards second class
third class. cities having population OF 10000 or less
Ihat carriers appointed 10 the cities OF the first class
the expiration Of six months service should be compen
sattd at 500 and at the expiration OF the next succeed
ing six months service should be compensated at 81 600
That carriers appointed TO the cities designated
second class should be at the rate OF $780,
be- az he rate Of $500 and at
the expiration OF the next succeeding SIX months service
should be compensated at the rate OF 500 per annum
That carriers appointed to cities designated as third
class should be compensated at the rate OF $500 when
and at the paton OF 81 months service should
be compensated at the rate Of $780, and at the expiration
OF the next succeeding months service should be com
carriers designated appointment second and third
class cities may be employed at stations IN the suburbs
of large cities the recommendation OF the Postmaster
of said large city.
We submit that the result of experience jasaes
the Endorsement OF the carrier system being preferable
to any existing service for general mn delivery IN the
large cities.
That recommend legislation providing that no let
tercarrier shall he removed from Office except upon
specific charges OF mbehavior ncOmpetency and detec.
ton III the violation ef the Postal laws.
In judgment 1t is advisable to horses In connec-
ton with the free delivery service in the suburban dis
tricts.
THE NETWORK AND BOSTON OFFICES.
That have carefully examined the plaus aud designs
Supervising Architect A. b. Mulett, and commend the
being thoroughly adapted to the wants OF the
Department in the respective cities, and we ee that the
early completion OF said buildings demanded by the
exigencies of the postal service.
STREET LETTER BOXES.
That condemn the street lcttor box now furnished
the Department under the contract known as the strong
Patent" and would respectfully recommend the adOp
lion of street letter box about IL feet in engh about
inches In depth, and IL inches In width, with an opening
at the top sufficiently large to receive newspapers ana
magazines the openings or receptacles specially pro-
tected from the weather, with curved top To carry
off the water and a door in the side or front with
side nanges 10 take the matter from and that the
hours for collection be distinctly shown upon tho outside
OF the box Upon the request Of the Postmaster at any
office the aforesaid described box should Do furnished
with aperture for the ieceival of letters Only.
POSTAGE STAMPS AND GUM
We have carefully examined the specimens OF the new
series OF postage stamps as submitted by the Ihrd AS
sstan Postmaster General and heartily approve or tho
steps taken by the Department provide this series,
which, opinion, IL in accordance with our ma
tOna character and III better taste than the stamp now
Department to the securing Of safer and better article
OF gum for tho new stamp about to be adopted.
MAILBACs
That t. b. Lawreys improved mailbag fastening ana
lock, submitted for our examination by the Second
Assistant General is regarded no improve
ment upon the bag andock now used III the mail service
FREE DELIVERY.
That all have carefully examined the existing regua-
lions OF the department. for the free delivery service,
and have indicated In detail, on the margin OF the
printed regulations relating to the same. ana submitted
herewith, the various changes which We respectfully
submit for your consideration.
TRANbING PRIVILEGES.
That avail ourselves on this occasion. 10 express
approval and earnest Endorsement OF the cnOis now
making by the President and Postmaster General 10 Sc
cure the abolition OF the Thanking privilege.
=. II. JONES, p NJ, NewIork.
T. A. EASTMAN. F. NJ, Chicago.
ii. H. BINGHAM, L. NJ, Philadelphia.
WV. l.. BURT. T. M. Boston.
A. W. DBSIsOS. r. ~, Baltimore.
W. X. HALLOwAY, Z. H., Indianapolis.
JAMES GAiLOR special agent, y. !.
JOSEPH W. BRIGGS, special agent
SAMUEL SMITH.