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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Fair at Rockville. Montgomery county,
Md, is we'll attended, and there is good dis
play of implements, stock, &C., &c. The ad,
dress on Wednesday was delivered by Henry
G. Hallowell, aud was an able aud interesting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Radical Convention at Bladcnsburg:
Nd, nominated COL S. r. Suit as a candidate
for the State Senate of Maryland. 1t is under
stood that Ex-Governor Oden Bowie will be
Col. Suits competitor in the canvass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11
$780,.

The election yesterday in Denver and other
counties in Colorado territory was devoid of
political significance. The tickets we're straight
Republican and citizens or peoples, but the
voters almost entirely ignored party and voted
according to their personal preferences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The business of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad for August was larger than fer any
previous month Of its existence, the income
amounting to $l5l,S94,22. The business for
the corresponding period Of last year was Sll4,-
6T3 so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

Some intelligence has been received concern
ing the Polaris. 1t appears that the crew, with
Captain Buidington, sought safety in their
boats. They started south in June, but up to
the 25th of August, neither the Tigress nor the
Juniata had discovered any further traces OF
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

At the monthly meeting of the Board Of Dr.
rectors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, held yesterday, the announcement
was made that President Garrett had succeed
ed in negotiating in England Ell, 100000 Of the
Compauy's six per cent, sterling bonds at 964
The revenue Of the road for August, 1878, was
stated to have been $l,4l4, $4,000, an increase
of $l32,74S32 over the same month of last
year. The revenue for the quarter ending with
August was $4,ll3, 4S3.l7, being an increase
Of nearly half million of dollars as compared
with the same period of last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Washington Chronicle holds on to the
opinion that majority of the California Lcgs-
ture will be Radical. Probably it means were
fo1ucrM Radical
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Great Council Of Red Men Of the u. S.
meta Wilmington, Del, 90 Tuesday. Among
the delegates was Hugh Latham Of this place.
The delegates were received and welcomed with
honuetS excursions, concerts, NC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Butler excitement in Massachusetts has
ended in-nothing. Butler has backed down
and backed out quietly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11
Celebrating AN Anniversary.

DAYTON, Sept. l0.-The anniversary OIL
Perrys victory was celebrated by the Pioneer
Societies of the Miami Valley at Soldiers Ho
tel to-day. \ large number of old people from
other parts of the State, with their families, be-
sides thousands Of others for scores of miles
around assembled there. Speeches were made
by Judge S. Hart, Hon. Lewis 3. Quickle,
Gov. Noyes, and others. While the procession
FOUNDER took place. Peter Slaughter, late Of
the twentieth Ohio Battery, was killed, and L.
Henderson, of the twenty second Ohio Battery,
was MORALLY wounded. VIM. Bliss, the gun:
ner, was injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The particulars concerning the great fire IL
Baltimore, brief account Of which was pub
lished yesterday, are given iu another co.umh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

Why is it, that some of the Radical papers,
just as it is reported that Gov. Cooke, Of the
District of Columbia is going TO resign, are
dozen upon him?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

TIMELY SUGGEsTIoN.-Ane xchan &c strikes
the popular sentiment when it declares that
the people have become tired of long articles
on politics, and of long speeches too. The
man who cannot strike oil in twenty minutes
ought TO stop boring" Some of the ablrst
speeches made in the Richmond Convention
were ruined by their length. The short speech
es were by far the most effective. Let our
speakers and writer's practice brevity. and they
will assuredly win popular avor.-LynchJurg
RepubRcan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Clerk in the War Department in Wash
ipgton, whose bad conduct was referred to yes
terday, has been promptly dismissed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

Ex-Governor Smith is expected to speak in
Norfolk, on the Goth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

AN OLD CITIZEN DEAD.-Thos. Allen, esq,
closed his long and useful career at his residence
on Wednesday last In his death our commu-
nifty loses one Of its oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens. Forty years ago ne came to
Winchester from his DatlVe Scotland and estab-
lished the Public Gardens upon the lett OF the
North Western road, adjacent to the corporate
limits Of the town, where ne has !I since lived,
contributing by his industry, thrift, intelligence
and Christian character to the material and
moral welfare of our community.
MIR. Allen leaves widow aud two sons by
former wife, Wm. Allen, lately of Wash
irgton and Lee University and Captain John
Allen, of Richmond scions of an hon.
orable sire. Winchester Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The Court If Appeals meets at Staunto1
RI dov
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RO,gRDI.NE.

MISERABLE Rooms, WITH B - M,
~ location central and desirable, al ie' 100 Du
street SEP = -
DOARD.-W furnished rooms, IN ,ah VII
ID able location, with + lRST CLASP b Ga1a''n
can be obtained by addressing a. d. o annJ
office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

A gentleman who has lately been at Abiug-
don, Va; says, in a letter to the Lynchburg
Virginiau that while there, he heard the most
respectable citizens assert that whilst Mr.
Hughes was not, during the war, in the army,
it was claimed by his friends that be did equally
as good service with pen as if he had been, and
that previous to the war Mr.. Hughes was one
OF those most instrumental in securing the pres
ence of VIM. L. Yancey, the great apostle of
secession, to fire the heart" of the people Of
Washington county and wipe out the Union
sentiments of Judge Hopkins and others,
douglas Democrats.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

Mrs. SuRRATT The New York Tr;hm,
has letter from Judge Holt, who was ,JuJ''
Advocate General In the Surralt trial, in wb;.I.
he replies . statements made by recent g, rr' I"
pondent OF that paper, said correspondent b,r
ing been partially ind1rsrd by the Trim
Judge Holt denies the sta :ments that Mr..
Surratl was mauac'ed during her trial ,nI
refers to a letter Of j. T. Ilar,raptt, via w." "'
marshal Of the court, and in whose cu.tnJ..
Mrs. Surrat was, in which HartraDtt s,,,:.
that she was not nanaced while in Ei> chYru.
and no thought of manaclng her was ever ~ e,'
tertained by any one in authority; and tiIrtbu n
Hartranf received a letter from the dau,b [,s.
of Mrs Surratt, who was with her mother Jrr.
Jog her trial thanking him for his kind rraa,.
ment to her mother herself, and friends. jude
that Reverly johnson was driven from I n"
defense of Mrs. Surratt, showing thar W. W.
johnson voluntarily Withdrew 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

The HONEY CROP. "A gentleman wbo b,,
had opportunities to inform himself tells ia" a.
that there has been made the present s",sa 10
10 and about Winchester, not less than "' ,"r
thousand pounds Of honey all Of which f,un M
ready sale at u remunerative price franz n'I ~
to Is cents per pound, according TO The "".r
ty. Mr.. II. S. SIagle, Of Winchester ' has
raised +, 900 lbs, and II. =. Drah near Rorrr
vile, had about the same amount Other
gentlemen whom we could name who ke,u
few stands more for pastime than profit. have
been rewarded muniticeutly for their trouble
Winchester TW,cS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11
CANAL COMMERCE. ----
s ssywgs;;;i.s - EzE

"s. ARRIVALS.
Boat T hos Boyer, to Georges Creek ,G ok
Co; G Dubois j A Alexar der, NJ Sand o M.r ai
VIM Laird, to American Coal 20; JJias ',
II A Gurritt and r A Goodwin, to Hampss!.l p
and Baltimore Coal Co; Chas Il Dalton 10 O0''0
soldated Coal Co. ~ .....
DEPARTURES
Boats Thos j Boyer, 4 Ii Miller, Dupf3',l'
Jas March, NJ SANFORD, j a AIeznadGE' Il -
Garri,t and VIM Laird, for Gun bcrIafd'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

BADLY BEATEN.-A colored man named
William Green was carried to station house
in Washington yesterday in bleeding condi-
ton. He said that he had been assaulted and
badly beaten by man named Allen Campbell
on the farm Of Mr.. Alexander Hunter in this
county. His wounds being pronounced danger
Gus by surgeon he Was removed to Providence
hospital. So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11


At the monthly meeting of the Directors OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, in Cumber-
land yesterday, the President, A. ?. German,
made a report which was adopted. The re-
port describes the damage done the canal by
the storms of last month and the expedition
with which they were repaired. The tonnage
of last month was 4S, 3O5 tous-a decrease COM
pared with August. 1872, of Sc, 1856 tons. The
accrued revenue of the month was s2S, 1851
"a decrease Of S3,63972 The balance in the
treasury September l, after paying large
portion of the extraordinary expenses incurred
in repairing last months damages, was s48,-
$3.50. The expenses for ordinary repairs and
pay of officers for the mouth was Sl5,S79. 1t
was not possible to submit the entire cost of
repairs made necessary last month. The dam
ages of last month did not interfere with the
progress Of the permanent improvements
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

John 7. Hale, who was thought to be 4,
the point of death fortnight ago. is now 50
much improved that his iricuds anticipate hi,
recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

LOUDOUN COUNTY. The Radical EXECUTIVE
Committee of this county, determined Oh Mon
dav last, that it was inexpcdient to measure
lance with the great Conservative organization
of Loudouo, as party; and therefore decided
to make no nomination 10 the pending canvass
fol county officers. Of course they will en-
deavor to concentrate their votes upon certain
individuals of their own faith. for certain posi-
tious trusting to luck aud supposed dlsaffcc-
ton IN the Conservative ranks to possess theGI-
selves of portion of the Offices The aduls,
sion is an encouraging one. 1t is virtual
abandonment of the field upon their owo merits
Already the handwriting cmblazens the wall,
and the knees of our Radical Bclshazzars be-
gin to suite one against another-Loudoun
Mirror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1878.

A.-The Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
Times says that the present condition OF Ala
andria is appalling under the rule of those who
now have control of that State. 1t adds: mo
thoughtful citizen can contemplate it without
shudder of apprehension and alarm as to her
future. The treasury is bankrupt; her public
debt, actual or prospective, equals in the ag-
gregate one fifth Of the amount of the whole
taxable property Of the State. Enormous taxes
crush her people to the earth. Her current ex-
penditures exceed her available income from
every source. Her public schools, her State
University, and her hospitals and asylums are
threatened with suspension for lack OF means
to carry them on. Labor is demorazed. All
her industries are paralyzed. Onerous taxes
and unstable rules are driving both capital and
population from the State, and deter both from
coming into it. Her people are overwhelming
ly in debt, and her revenue laws are working u
rapid confscation of their lands under enforced
sales of them to pay taxer debased ou-
preme Court, by arbitrary and unconstitutional
decisions has virtually abolished all distinctions
between the races in the social and domestic re-
lations and invited unnatural and abhorrent
miscegenatiou between them. Her State Off
Gals are the majority of them, incompetent
and faithless. Corruption reeks in all depart
ments of her State government. 1u word, a
dark present and still darker future repress the
hopes, and paralyze the efforts of her people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

POLITICAL. Gen. Kemper spoke in Scott
county on Tuesday. At Abingdon, where he
arrived last night, be was serenaded, and in re-
spouse, made brief speech.
A Kemper campaign club has been organi-
zed in Staunton, and anotheris to be organized
there.
By order of the Executive Committee grand
mass meetings will be held in October at Win
chester Staunton, Charlottesville, Abingdon,
FarmyilIe, West Point, Leesburg, Christians
burg, Halifax Court House, Suffolk aud Tap
pahannock. The meeting at Winchester will
be on the 9th, and at Leesburg on the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-11

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, SEPTEM b K. II.
SIN RosE......... SIS NOON GI>E>...".. > IT.
SUN SETS. .......... Ola
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
DroAth hi llIiaojs.

f0r ,Hoitlls this section of the State
has been suffering from the effects OF
the long and continued ,drouth. Far
mcrs are actually hauling water fot
their stock (cattle, &c., not RAILROADS.
and tho "upply upon Ahich they do.
pended nearly exhausted, and still
no rain In our city ,ne&rl$ every
cisterp and we'll is as dry as a we'll
regulated powder. flask our whole
dependence is upon the water furnish
ed by our system of water Works,
which will be reliable until 3anga.
mond river follows the prevailing
style and dries up.-SprinqdcM (W)
J6uynal.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
Fall Of the Cliff at Dover.

Tho continuous rains in England
have increased the danger from the
overhangitig mass Of the cliffs at Do
vor. Every Rott it has been expected
that mass weighing some hundreds
of tons, Would fall ana crush the
Houses Immediately unaer it, and most
Of tho Inhabitants have vacated their
houses. Recently, 'duf'sg a terrific
storm Of wind and rain, q part of
tho overhanging debris gave way; and
fell in immense pieces against tho
houses 81 to SO East Cliff; extending
as far as some stables a few yards
away. The whole of 81 was crushed
in, and the roof blown entirely into
the road, and nothing but broken
tiles, bricks and faftcrs remain to
mark the site Of the house, So ia alsd
severely damaged, and the least move.
ment will bring these two houses
down. The back parts Of 50 and 60
are likewise injured, and the yards
fillsd with Jumps Of chalk. No one
was sleeping in either of the houses
or fatal consequences must inevitably
have ensuod. The remainder of the
cliffs is still in n dangerous state, and
before the danger is over tho remain.
ing psrts Of chalk must be removed
london Post.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
WINNSBORO. S. c., WEDNESDAY MORNING. JAM
The Burning OF Columbia.
A Washington despatch Of the le. |

A Washington despatch Of the le III
to the Courior-Journal, says:
Gen. Sherman was examined before
the American and British Ccmuis.
sion today, in regard to tho burning
Of Columbia. he denied that nc had
issued orders to burn Columbia, bnt
admitted that tho army was greatly
exaspGratcd against South Carolina,
and said this exasporation was, in
creased; by General Hamptou's year
guard firing into his camp. a night or
two before entering Culumbia, which
c asperatiou he apd his oiEcars par.
ticipatcd in, aud. this was. known to
tho men. a CORRESPONDENCE was
then shown 70 Gen. S.h!ermao, pu9rpor.
ting to have taken p!"ac bcteewa him
and General Hallcck, while on his
march to Columbia. The communica-
tion from Halleck desired him to des-
troy Charleston and SOW it with salt, 80
that t hero might no more pullj6ers or
seccssionists grow up there. TO this,
Sherman in reply wrote that Charles.
ton and Columbia wonld soon be in
his hands, and Halleck would have
no cause to complain, of his treat
ment of. them that he had tho FIT
teeuth Corps with him, aud their
well and further, that he (Sherman)
would not spare the public buildings
in Colun; bia, as he did at Millodge-
vile, Cen. Sherman admitted, on
his eSamiuation, than this c<pon-
deqcc was authcnti Gated. Gen. Sher.
':'aI stated that he occupied Columbia
with the Fifteenth Corps. Tn reply
to the question whether he kept the
men in tile works after taking posses.
sion of the city he, said no he could
n9t haze done SO to have rreycutcd the
burning Of every town il! ths Etate of
South, Carolina. These responses
were drawn out by the representations
of British claimants, WHO pllege that
their PROPERTY at Columbia was dcs-
troyed wantonly and Ia violation Of
the usagcs of war. Gen. Sherman
manifested 2 good deal of excitement
during the Investigation.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
Murder Most Strange.

The criminal court of Wanesburg
Greene county, Pa, has been trying a
remarkable murder case during the
past week. Thc case isthat Of Thad
deus ypu::k:p, for the murd,r of his
.ather, Charles Younkin, The pris
oncr is a young man., twenty one or
twenty-five years of,aSc, and the ia
iher was aged ffty-3ix. 1t is clailu4
ed by the Commonwealth in the. trial
thct tho old man. rs, ohpt willis he
wa2 quietly sitting Ay tbo cooking
steve, awaiting his supper. Tho de-
fence admit that tho accused shot him
but con.ended that the fnthor was
dangerous man. t.. ,....;
Sc hsd given his vito ten ,ninutea
to got supper and furnish warm bread
thrc atcning to kill her If she failed.
The allotted time was woll.nigh up,
She had run to The cellar for cream
and had returned to get -four. Tho
dcccatcd had followed her and struck
hor with aippcr. becoming still
moro cnragcd, ho threw ,tsiao tho
dirpcr and rushed for butcher-knifo.
Not oycmedipS IN getting THE, he CO.
dcaYryo@ to sDa:ch largo iron
pbov". THO mo:her vas ia tho mean.
''roc e2rr,m.oE and crying The SOD I.
:. ~a"n i. mo:G.r, tAe:eNpcD SHOT bic
father dead.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
SucClnCtIy Stated,

The New York Herald does not cx.
aggerato the matter when it declares
that "such corruption and anarchy as
exist now in the South are not only
injurious to that section, not only
check its progress and material inter.
ests, and, therefore1 prove damaging
to the business interests Of the N orth,
bit they are Infectious. and must in
tho ond dehoralize the whole re-.
public. 1t is, in fact, d long step to
ward Capitalization, despotism and
military rule. 1t is tho way in which
all nations have marched, the libor-
tics and institutions of which have
been subvcrted or overturned
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
Condensed News,

Tbs King OF the Sandwich Islands
is dend.
Twenty-Five persons were killcd in
the railroad uccide mt at Gooss Creek
Pennsylvania.
a California vigilance committee
hung murderer.
All the Philadelphia trains delayed
by snow.
Two people killed and four wound
ed on the Atchison, Topeka and Santc
ke r. r. by telesc,ping of trains.
Sixteen lives lost in the wreck of
the n Newcastle; off Cooke Straits.
a car wheel factory in Philadel.
Rihia WIS crushed in by snow and
inany %orkmen were b;:ried.
Thu ceiling of the Baptist Church
at Williamsburg Icll on five hundred
worshippers; fourteen killed and
thirty injured.
REPORTS from every quarter repre-.
sent the weather during the past two
days as very severe.
Great storm has driven water cut
of Niagara River into the I!sko arrd
Buffalo factories have suspended.
Five negro women shot Christmas
in Memphis, two fatally.
MemPh Bank stispeIid 3D..
Bowety Theatre, New York, dam.
aged by fire.
Twelve inches snow in New York,
White House closed until after
New Years.
So great was the snow sto. nj that
thousands Of business men in New
York slept iu their Offices Thursday
night unable to get hoihc. No mails
received and none have left tile CITY.
Baltimore hatbor Closed to sailing
vessels.
Potomac frozen solid.
Ice gorge breaking caused consider.
able dainage at Memphis.
Southern bound train from Louis.
Hille ran off with largo number of
passengers: Nine killed several So
riously hurt. The baggage car was
burned.
Manila barIpo Kadcsh, b>}'rnd for
Boston, ashore Captain and six of
crew lost.
Medoo Indians scSalbing soldiers.
Ship Peruvian, Singapore to Boston
wrecked off Cape Cod all the people
Buffalo has a water famine.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08


The following iiamed persons, who
were convicted at the recent term Of
the u. S. Circuit Court 1t Coluimi bia
of violations of the enforcement act,
were sent to the steamer James Ad-
ger Tuesday from Charleston; in
charge of Deputy Marshals Hubbard
and Coates, to serve out their sem
tenccs in tho Albany penitcntiary :
Robert Moore, VIM. G. Whitcsides,
JOHN and Jerome Whitlock, Alfred
LaMaster, j. S. Ezell, Jas. A. Donald
and Marion Fowler. Each of these
persons are sentenced to five years
imprisonment except Donald and h'ow.
Ter, whose terms are four and two
years respectively.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
The Newberry Herald has this NOR

fho Newberry Herald has this NOR.
tuary record :, We. regret to learn
that Mr.. w. D. Rccder, of this county
died on the 22d instant aftor brief
Illness, of meningitis. Col. Griffin,
who buried his son, Frank, on Sun.
day the 18th, vas called uror ,act
Sabbath to consign his beloved duugh.
ter, Alice, to the tomb. Miss Lizzie
Butler, Of Jalapo, died on Mouday
last, of pneumonia. We also learn
that Mr.. Richard Satterwhite and Mr..
J. Davis have each lost a. child
Several colored people have also died
Of meningitis. Our record of death,
at this festival season, is sad one.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
Z Georgia SccllC.

Mr.. fho'in inbt;9;on Gibbs; a substaiH!tial !
citizen of Wilcox, went into the woods
few days ago to feed his hogs -
While going along he saw black fox
squirrel moving very slowly through
the grass, aud his curiosity being
excited, he went up to it, when, TO his
astonishmcnt, he behold a small high.
land terrapin holding, fast to The
squirrel by one Of its hind legs
The o1uirrcl used all its strength to
escape by actually dragging tho ter.
rarin rcvera! yards through the
weeds aHh faaily reaehinH ii sn.all
sapiin, it clinbeA up that in the hop@
Of releasing the tcrrapip. But the
terrapin held on to the squirrels foot
with dcath.grip, and Mr.. Gibbs
went to the ,sapling and shook them
out. Tho tcrranjn still kept his hold, =,
and was draggod by the squirrel to
a gopher hole near by, and was car.
ried into it. ,This was tho last seen
Of the terrapin and its victim.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1873-01-08
pos!l&;a:tsrs MOI Responsible for the Loss
OF Registered Letters.

,lhe Postmaster General scoms oou.
siderably amused over the discussion
now going on in the newspapers oyer
supposed decision of the Postofico
Depar tment to tho effect that .post-
masters arc held responsible for the.
loss of rcgistered .letto.s. He Osyss
that no such decision hap over beel
made, and that neithe:, postm ester.
nor Posto1lico Department are respon.,
siblo in any way for tho loss Of suoh
ietters.