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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Mr.. d. Bryan now employs about 80
men at his factory at Avon in this State
Pine County News.
This refers to the stsve factory Of Ball,
Bryan & Dickinson, located few miles
northwest Of 81. Cloud, and ono Of tho
live institutions Of the upper country.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Mr.. E. Cross, Of this city, and Mr..
Geo. Spencer, Of Red River, started to-day
for Fort Garry with three hundred sheep
purchased for that place. They had slse .
number Of head Of horses and cattle.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Castoria is moro than q substitute for Castor
Oil. It the only safe article in existence which is
certain to assmate tho food, regulate the bowels,
cure wind collie and produce natural sleep. It
is pleasant to take. Children mood not cry and
mothers may rest. noy6 "
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Services will be held at the Presby-
terrain church on next Sabbath, ct the usu-
sl hours. It is expected that tho Rev. Mr..
Lyon, of st. Paul, will be here:
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THE MARSH HARVESTER

The best and cheapest Grain Harvester
in the world, Farmers, do not be deceiv-
ed by imitation machines. Buy mono but
| the genuine Marsh Harvester. For sale by
J. E. WING, and J. &. HOWARD,
st. Cloud. Sank Centre.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

FoR SA1x.-The undersigned offers for
sale dwelling house Quilt two years ago)
located in one Of the pleasant parts Of the
city, with the lot on which it stands. Good
cistern, eto. Inquire Of
A. ALLEN
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Lively times Ut J. W. Tenvoords's now
a-dsys. Cause: he is selling goods so cheap.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

"A man named Jones, ct work in Car
isles furniture factory, had the ends of
tho fingers of one hand taken off this after.
noon.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

An alarm Of fire was sounded, and
considerable excitement oreatsd, includ-
Ing the getting out Of the fire engine, on
Friday evening, by tho explosion Of
kerosene lampas Frank Halls dwelling
house on Warrington avenue. The fro
WAS smothersd with bed. cloths, which
vsrellhs only articles damaged, besides the
carpet.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28
LETTER LIST

ANAA04S AASAs
Letters remaining unclaimed at the
Post Office, in st. Cloud, Minnesota, on
Wednesday the 9th day Of May. 1874.
To obtain any of these letters, the apple
cant must call for "Advertised Letters"
and give the date Of this list. II not
called for in one month, they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
LADIES LIST.
Fory Mrs E A Mitchell Mrs Mary
Pickett Mary Putemon Mary
ozHrlrxEx's LIST.
Clewssn h II Johnson Jared B
McCesh Jas Weber Nick
HELD FOR POSTAGE.
Mian. Famers Mutual Fire Ins. ASHTON
Minneapolis MINI
J R Trembly, Washington DC
Il w Adams N Y
c P Camp, Perham MINI.
FoR SAL1.-Six good new team wagons,
which will be sold lower than they can be
bought any where else. Inquire Of G
Bridgmsn. tt
". Prondzinski has arrived from the
East, 80 have his new goods.
"A new stock Of bird cages received at
Selby's book store.
Large arrival Of new goods at Ten
voorde's. Call and see.
An elegant line Of cloths and suitings
at Prondzinski's.
Oranges and lemons at
r. NJ. RussEL1's.
To ArToRNEYs.-Just printed, = full set
Of Appeal blanks for Justices Court. Call
at The JOURNAL Office.
"A new stock Of bird cages received ct
1elby's book store.
-Garments made to order, in tho best
manner, cheap At Prondzinski's.
Apples At Russsl's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

GENTS furnishing goods, fine line Of
neck wear, hats, caps, trunks and valises,
&C.,, cheap at Prodzinskis.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Mr.. A. T. Alling. Of Anoks, who has
just returned from Colorado, tells the editor
Of the Elk River News that - poor man
can do better and make more money in
Minnesota than in Colorado" That's
what everybody says who knows snythin 6
about the matter.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

MIR. Calvin F. How, Of New York
City, sent this week check for at little
over 81 800 to pay his taxes IN stearns
cOunty.
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-lmmigrant wagons have been passing
through town during the week, loaded
with the household goods and gods Of
settlers going to new homes in this and ad-
joining counties.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

On Tuesday Dennis Shields again sp-
peared before Justice Barnes for being
drunk, and was fined $3.50 and costs.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Remember the ice cream festival ct
tho Baptist chapel, tomorrow (Fridsy)
evening. Reading by Prof. Moore, and
music bv amateurs.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Wild pigeons are becoming quite plsn-
~, and pot pies are now considered tho
thing.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28
J0BBING TRADE
CHIC a GO.
FOR 1874.

fUH 1914.
undsn.d Jobbe Wholesale Dealer, and M.nu.eturer Of cb.
would hrou.h,u
Northwest this Market; upp OBJ
tanned BY Chicago now better prep. than
nola
CITY country. ~ ~
LISA this city the ,.euu.t. .,oh,.,. 81
products OF the Northwest for the
hr cannot divs dnane. business
Of any other in thu Unite. a...
~ tho our
Cities that 'rs nov" o 1872 securing
foreign countries and tn. ~
vsy engaged similar lines Of vt,
finest varied Chicago
cid.' goods point desired .. de-
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AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
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FOR RENT.

"A commodious and comfortable dwelling
house on Welles avenue. Possession given
at any time.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

This is the last week for licensing
your dogs. Walk up to the City Clerks
Office and save your canine.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

-Dorr & Otto furnish pure lake loo.
See advertisement.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Fresh family groceries Of al kinds can
always bs had ct Curtis Grocery Store. at
bottom f1nraa
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

The weather since Saturday has been
very favorable for crops. although rather Of
the let order. Farmers come into town
With Jolly countepances,
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Rev. E. b. Hopkins, of Jackson Gen.
ire, Shelby Co., Ohio, says: My wife had
the consumption for ten years and had
been confined to her bed for some time.
I heard of DR.. L. 9. G. Wishart's Pine
Tree Tar Cordial and after using four
bottles, che was able to do the work for
b or family"
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"A new stock Of bird cages received ct
selby's book store. :
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

"A now stock Of bird cages received 1t
Selby's book store. J..
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A. ALLEN.

FARxzRs you want : good plow, 60
to Nicholas Lshr's. He is selling cheap for
cash.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

On Tuesday the New Munich wall case,
reported at length in this paper q few
weeks ago, was argued before Judge Evans
and submitted. No decision has yet been
given.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Judge stesrns, Of Duluth, held at
Moorhead his first term Of court in the
Judicial District taken mostly from this
District, and very general satisfaction is
expressed with regard to the manner in
which he discharged the duties of his po-
sition.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Tho summer term Of the District Court
will begin on Tuesday, June 9th. The
most important case will be that Of T..
Steinburg, indicted for shooting R. Leitch.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28
y. Prodzinski's ID the place whore you
can got good goods and square dealings.
SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH.

-Herberger Bros. make the best lager
beer IN the market. Order Of them.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Tho 81. Cloud Normal School, al.
though having Tho least Accommodations,
Ass besa doing the best work. It gradual
I'd class Of fifteen this year. The Vino
No School graduated but eleven-honorary
diplomas being awarded to four sx.msm-
bers and teachers Of the Institution. Tho
Mankato graduating class numbered but
nine members. The st. Cloud School 10
famed for its hard work, and this proves
that the reputation is we'll deserved.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

WEDDING AND VISITING CARDS
w printed in neat style atthe ,2"".,
JOURNAL OFFICE
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

"A handsome stock Of mons, youth
and boys clothing At Prondzinski's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Tho Tribune has been elected tho Of
fetal paper Of Duluth, after . long con-
test.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

The new Glsnwood paper, tho Press,
has Norwegian department.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Oranges and lemons At
r. N. RussEL1's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

The 1kses and Pre,s are very much
excited because they were able, by joining
all the forces Of both Offices, to get up the
graduation essays in full, week after
their delivery. The JOURNAL had tho first
use Of tho MS. Of the essays, but using its
Judgment felt satisfied that brief, COM
prehsnsive synopsis Of each one would be
much more satisfactory to the great major
ity Of its readers. Had We deemed snoth-
Ger course better, We would have given tho
essays in full last week, snd without being
compelled 70 call'in any outside assistance.
But tho policy Of this paper Is t. give tho
9restssE variety possible in tho least space.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

An elegant line Of cloths and suitings
at Prondzinski's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Large arrival Of new goods at Ten
voorde's. Call and see.
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To Ar1oRxIYs.-Just printed, = full set
Of Appeal blanks for Justices Court. Call
at The JOURNAL Office.
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VOCAL

~ ~ To-
Above and Below. Sacred Song By Jach 50 30
Beautiful ss; Form ofm, Dream, s s.:.:;: g
Darling. Weep no more. songand Cho-
Do no. Weep 30 Sister darling. sonx s.. 1:s:
Chorus Cox s.
Fold We our Hands. Bong or Duet Boildieu 50
Gone to the Heavenly Garden. Song Chanberlin 81
II you were !, who'd youl Song Shattuck 80
kiss me Darling, ore We part Stewart 80
1tt!e Bnnd Nell. Song ana Vnorus 4acy cV
Iord forever sS; s u Fly E Side panfs Is
Meet me, Bessie, in tho Dell Stewart 80
Meet me. Dearest, with Kiss Danks 80
Ny Boy across tho Sea- Hays IS
Obi Give me . Homo in the South Hays 40
Oh, sanl Song and Chorus Hays IS
Only for You Ballad Delfoux IS
Our Little Pet. Song and Chorua Hays 40
save ono Bright Grown for mo Hays 40
PEP %:p III. is:' :s en-;
IN STR UNI e NTAL.
Notwithstanding, BY Kinksl, 81 Cts; Belle Of
Saratoga. BY VICTOR IS ots; Nay Flowers, BY smon,
hARURKAs.- awakening Of the Birds. 80 cts;
Happy Thoughts, BY Walker, 80 cts. Laughing
GALops-0ha.iiss and Iredas., By Kinisl.
sHorTisoHEs.-y.t.l oi.nos, BY Young, 70 et..:
H.mpel, IS ets., and Willis's By Kinkel, IS cts.
MARcHES.-Belle Of saratoga, by Baumbach, 10
Cts; Mollie's, BY Kinksl, IS cts.
WALTZEs.-Clarita, Georges, Lottie's, sallie's,
and Magge's, by Knkel, each IS cts Drops Of Dew,
by Allard, 40 cts; Sunbeam, BY Muse, IS cts.
-FOUR HANDs-Amarylls, so cts. Jocus Polka,
50 Cts; Loves Chase Gsop. IS cts.; Prsssof Won.
an Polka-Mazarka-all by Dressler.
SALON P1ECEs-Dsnce Of the HaymaksrI, vii.
son, Is Cts; Loves Caressee, Kinkel 20 cts; May
Blossoms, Kinkel. so cts fainte des Fleurs Tonel,
40 cts.; Whispering Breezes. Wilson. 80 cts. ~,
Any Of the above mailed postpaid on receipt ofprice
Address, J. L. PETERS. 500 Broadway NY
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Tho mercury has been getting on .
high during the last few days, going up to
800
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Lemons and oranges at =.
R. M. Russ,11.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Oranges and lemons at
r. NJ. RUssHLL's.
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CENTAUR LINIaIENTS.

4 Thsra ia no pain which the Can
: ]: :
~ taqr 4ipiments will not relieve, 10
X7 swelling they will not subdue. and
~R nolamsness which they will not
&A cure. This 10 strong language, but
S-A4 It II true. They have produced
moro cures Of rheumatism. neural
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Garments made to order, in the best
manner, cheap ct Prondxinski's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

"A wild cat expressed by Gen. Custar
from Fort Lincoln to friends In New York,
got out Of his esge while in tho st. Paul
Express Office, and made things lively for
the boys for while. He was finally re-
captured.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

"A new stock Of bird cages received ct
1elby's book store.
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Tho Board Of Education will meet On
Monday evening next.

Ripe Strawberries made their first sp-
pearsnce in town this season on Tuesday.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

County Auditor Spencer, Of Benton
county, says no isn't that kind Of fellow,
and wants . committee to examine into
his accounts. He suggests, very thought
fully, who that committee might consist Of.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

On Saturday, about sunset, narrow
strip Of country in the town Of Munson,
was visited by hail storm, which broke
some window glass, but did no other dam
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

MAN DRowNED.-On Saturday. about
six O'Clock in tho afternoon. man named
broadhead' Of Sank Rapids, slipped from q
log into the Mississippi river at Little
Falls and was drowned. 1t is thought he
must have hurt himself by the fall, as he
was good swimmer and an experienced
driver. The current At that place Is very
swift, and at latest accounts tho body had
not been recovered. He leaves q wife
and eight children in very poor oiroum.
stances
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F1hn.--We learn from Mr.. John Schaicr
that on tho 9th tho dwelling house Of
Francis Hoffman, At Lake Henry, was con-
somed, with all its contents, by a prairie
fire. Insured for $3.50 in the Farmers
Mutual. His notes were seven months
past duo. but it Is probable the loss will be
paid in whole or in part.
HoRsa Ki11ED.-On the goth. az Jasoh
Trossen was driving team Of horses be.
longing to Mr.. Henry Emmel, Of Spring
hlll' the horses wore thrown off defective
bridge between Spring Hill and New
Munich. One horse was killed. The
driver was thrown into the stream, but
was not injured. Care should be taken to
keep bridges in good order, SO that aooi-
dents Of this kind may be avoided.
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"A new stock Of bird cages received at
selby's book store.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

The people Of Brainerd now feel bet
tor. They have discovered that there is
money enough in tho treasury to keep the
public schools running two il not three
terms this year.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

-Ex-Govsrnor Miller has declined the
appointment of Receiver of tho U. 8. Land
Office 1t Bismarck, rendered him some
weeks ago.
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Any Of the above mailed. postpaid on receipt ofprce
Address, J. L. PETERS. 500 Broadway N 7
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

.Applss at Russsll's.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

". Prondzinski has arrived from tho
East, 80 have his new goods.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

Col. Princes famous Minnesota Head
quarters, in New York City, have been
removed to No. $40 Broadway, whore Min
neso+ians will Away find welcome and
TIN JOURNAL.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

STEAMBOAT ARR1vALs.-The "smart'
little boy OF tho Times undo rtakes to oor-
rect The JOURNAL, and says the "steam-
boat arrives upon Sundays and Thurs
days." This is within two or three DAYS
OF tho truth which is good deal nearer
than that paper usually gets. The boat
will arrive here each Tuesday and Friday
1t four o'clock P. n. Mr.. G. Bridgman has
liked . levee near his lower mill and is
putting up warehouse for receiving and
storing freight. and will act as agent for
the boat.
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FoR SALI.-Six good new team wagons,
which will be sold lower than they can be
bought any where else. Inquire Of G
Bridgmsn. tt
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Official Paper Of The City.
The First Division
OF THE
ST. PAUL 4 PACIFIC RAILROAD.

o.. PAUL AND st. oLoUD-Go1Aa NORTH.
Leave st. Paul $40 A. M.-4:1O P, N.
Arrive ct St. Cloud 200 p. M.-8:25 P. n
Arrive at Nelrose 4:O6 P. n.
GOING SOUTH.
Leave Melrese 9:25 A. n.
Leave st. Cloud A.x.-ll:55A A, n.
Arrive 1t St. Paul 1l:1O 4. n.-4:S5 P. NJ.
]. H. RANDALL,
General Ticket Agent.
O SEWAIY 9nnt
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-28

dos1 TO WoRK-Nine members OF the
Graduating Class Of the st. Cloud Norma,
School have already taken schools and
gone to work as follows:
Miss Jennie Z. Bentley, Elk River.
Miss Maggie NJ. Biggerstaff, Bellevue.
Miss Addie Glover, Osakis.
Miss Mary Gunderson, Maine Prairie.
Miss Ella 8. Hansoom,
Miss Agnes Kenely, Belle Prairie.
Miss Lula Rich, Sank Centre.
Miss Louise Riley, Dassel.
Miss Ida Wells, Monticello.
The other members Of the class intend
taking schools in the fall. A great many
OF the undergraduates are also teaching,
The New York herald., 1874-12-08

commerce and civilization; extensive and much
needed soundinps have been made ior hydro.
routes OF ocean telegrapny further surveys
OF the great lsthmus have been undertaken, and
completed, and two vessels OF the navy are now
employed, in conIunctlon with those Of England,
France. Germany and Russia, IN observations con-
nected WIN the transit Of 50 Tsee ana n
for this branch OF the public service do not diner
materially from those OF last year. those for The
what less and those .or permanent improve
ments at the various stations rather asI
q Year ago. The regular maintenance and a
steady increase In the efficiency OF this most
important arm IN proportion to the growth OF our
mended TO the attention OF Congress. The use Of
the navy In time OF peace might De iurther util-
lZed by direct authorization or the employment
OF naval vessels in explorations and surveys or
the supposed navgable waters OF other nationals.
ties on this Continent especially the tributaries of
the two great rivers or South America, the OrinOco
and the Amazon; nothing prevents, under existing
laws such exploration, except that expenditures
must be made in such expeditions beyond those
usually provided ior IN the appropriations. The
field designated Is unquestionably one or interest
and one capable OF large Developments OF CONNER.
cial interes advantageous TO the peoples reached
and TO those VINO may establish relations with
them.
The education OF the people entitled to the
exercise OF the right of franchise | regard
80 80
vious condition does not enter into account IN CIV
Ing suffrage.
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Next TO the public school the Post once
Is the great agent OF education over our vast
territory. The rapidly with which new sec
tions are being settled. thus increasing the carry
ing OF malls IN more rapid ratio than the In
crease OF receipts, Is not alarming. The re-
rort OF the Postmaster General herewith attached
shows that there was an increase OF revenue IN
MS department in 1873 over the previous year OF
S1,6744l1 and an increase OF the cost OF carrying
the mails and paying employees of S3,04l.46s 91.
The report Of the Postmaster General gives inter-
esting statistics OF hts department., and compares
them with the corresponding statistics of q year
ago, showing q growth In every branch OF the de-
partment. A postal convention has been con-
cuded with New South Wales, an ex-
change OF postal cards established with
Switzerland, and the negotiations pending
for several years past with France have ter
minated in convention with that country, which
went into effect last August.
THE POSTAL CONVENTION AT BERNE.
An international Postal Congress was convened
at Berne Switzerland, IN September last, at
which the United states was represented by an
oficer OF the Post Office department of mucn
experience and OF qualification for the posi-.
ton. A convention for the establishment OF
an international postal union was agreed
upOn and signed by the delegates OF
the countries represented, subject to the
approval Of the proper authorities OF those coun-