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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

! HENRICo SUNDAY-SCHO0L UNIoN.-The
regular quarterly meeting was held last
evening in the Sunday school room OF the
Monumental church. This Union was
formed soon after the war, when the Rev.
Charles Minnigerode, D. D., was elected
president. which office he held up to Octo-
ber OF last year, and at his request change
was made, and the Rev. Joshua Peterkin,
D. D., of st. James, was elected president,
and the Rev. T. 6. Dashiell vice president.
The meeting was opened with singing and
prayer, and the Rev. DR.. Peterkin took the
chair-Mr. W. c. Bentley, secretary. A
call OF the schools showed the following
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A NEW ENTERPRIsE.--Mr. James G.. Smith,
of this city, is completing his arrangements
for the erection Of a spacious new brick.
and-framed paper-mill, to be located on the
lot in rear. Of Shockoe Warehouse, and ad.
.iacent- to the James River and kanawha
canal. This new establishment will give
emploYmentto large number OF hands, and
is an evidence OF business prosperity which
must be gratifying to oil who have the IN
terest OF Richmond at heart.
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Officers Elected.-The /. a. S. Lyceum
have elected William B. Bradley president.
uice G. S. Wells, resigned, and Charles T..
Jones secretary, Uics William B. Bradley,
elected president.
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No regular address was delivered, owing
to the absence OF the Rev. Mr.. Weddell,
who was expected to speak on the Duty
of our Congregations to the Sunday
Schools
Rev. George Woodbridge, D. D., spoke
with much interest on the children OF the
Church, and the blessed privilege each one
has-and the promises-if' they are only
true to the promises-made for them in bap-
tism.
Mr.. W. G. Gibson, OF Grace church, next
spoke, in his usual clear and well-digested
way of the duty Of parents to the Sunday
school-a very solemn and important duty /;
also that teachers should be prompt in at
tendance on the school.
Rev. T. G., Dashiell spoke next on the
same subject.
On motion OF Mr.. Thomas PoindeXter,
seconded by Mr.. J. L. Williams, 1t was
Resolued, That the several ministers OF
Richmond be most respectfully requested to
deliver sermon to their congregations on
the subject Of the duty Of the congregations
to the Sunday school.
The meeting was closed with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Woodbridge.
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VEGETINE.
UNSOLICITED EVIDENCE.

SPRINGFIELD, Me-, May IA, 1872.
Jfr. II. r. Steuens.
Dear Sir,-My daughter has been out OF health for
about two years. About year ago she had tusnor
come on her side, which was very painful.
saw VEGETINE advertised In the Farmer, and
sent to Bangor aud got two bottles. She Is now TAX
Ing the second bottle her health Is much improved,
and the turnSr Is going away fast as 1t came.
Every one In this vicinity knows what .VEGETINE
has done for my daughter aud take every opportu-
nifty to recommend 1t to those who are NOT aware OF
its great value Very respectfully,
MRS. SUSAN G. RANDALL.
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JANAUsCHEK.-The sale of seats yesterday
for Janauschek's engagement next week
gives evidence OF large houses. She will
present two new plays during her stay in
Richmond
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SAILED YESTERDAY t he British brig J.
b, S., with 1,545 barrels of -four, shipped
.by the Gallego Mills Manufacturing Com.
many for Bahia, and the: American schooner
Ada 5Ames, with 148, 800 hoops. shipped by
Josiah Harris d Co. for Mafanzas, Cubs,
sailed Yesterday. IF
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NEW TICKET OFFIcEs.-General Passen-
ger Agent Dame, of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad, has gone out west to open
ficket-ofices at GalIipolis, .Middleport,
Pomeroy. and Point Pleasant, with view
OF securing some, at least, of the Ohio VAL
Iev travel
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KNIGHTS OF HoNoR.-Grand Dictator John
C. Teller, assisted by the officers of the
Grand Lodge, at Virginia Opera-House,
last night publicly installed the following
officers of No. 2l9 Lodge, Knights OF
Honor: John J. Wright, past dictator ;
George W. Shepperson, dictator; +. B.
Tinsley, vice-dctator; George W. Pleas
ants, assistant dictator; Gilbert 1. Hunt,
chaplain; Thomas Jackson, financial re-
porter: John w. Quay, treasurer; w. Fl.
Bailie, reporter; r. 3. Jones, guide; John
A. Tyree, guardian; William Ii. II. Smith,
sentinel.
After the installation several hymns were
sung, and then followed q supper. Tables
were spread to accommodate $50 persons.
The. Rev. Dr.. Warren presided. There
were no speeches (Which arrangement al
lowed all present to enjoy the meal in
peace. Dancing succeeded the supper, and
was kept up until late at night, or rather to
an early hour this morning.
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Fatal ACcIDE&T.-The little daughter Of
Mr.. James w. Gregory, on Chelsea Hill,
Henrico county, was fatally burned on
New-Year's day. She fingered until 10
O'Clock yesterday. Katie was five years
old, beautiful little child, and dearly loved
by all who knew her. Her bereaved family
have the deepest sympathy Of many friends.
The funeral will take place from her IA
theirs house on Sunday evening at 8 O'Clock.
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SAMPLE-MERCHAET ARRESTED. Mr.. James
Garghedd, gentleman from Michigan, who
has purchased lands near Chester, was ar
rested yesterday on the charge Of selling by
sample, without license. He is interested
in o woollen-miil in Michigan, and, unaware
of the severe law on the subject, was en-
gagged in selling some OF the cloth by sam
Die. He was bailed for his appearance at
the Police Court on Monday. @
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

GENUINE Low PRICES
FOR
FINE CLOTHING
IS why we do the
LEADING CLOTHING TRADE OF RICHMOND.
CONSULT THIS PRICE-LIST
aud you will save money In your purchases Of
WINTER CLOTHING.
COMPARATIVE COLUMN.
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THE THEATRICAL the matinee to-day
Sam will be presented at the request OF
many ladies. Tonight Kit and the "Jedge"
and the Major will make their farewell ap-
nenrance here for this engagement.
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THE CIVIL DOCKET BEPORE JUSTICE
WHITE. The warrant-cases before Justice
White yesterday numbered about two hun
dred. Justice White, though yet quite fee
BILE, after dIsposing OF large number Of
criminal cases in the morning, was promptly
at his post at - O'Clock, and was on the
bench until after dark. The cases disposed
OF comprised questions OF oil kinds involved
Mt common law,
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|, THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear after
midday and quite cool. Early in the morn
ing there was considerable snow and rain
storm, but the snow did not lie on the
ground. At night the. weather was again
cloudy and threatening.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 6 A. NJ, 40;
8 A. NJ, 40; noon, AZ; 3 p. NJ, Il: 6 2.
M., SO; midnight, 3S.
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POULTRY EXHIBITION.
DoUETRY EXHIBITION.

THE FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF THE
VIRGINIA POULTRY ASSOCIATION az
will take place at
LEYY'S HALL. No. l0l7 Main street, JANUARY
9TH. 10TH, AND 18th, 1878. Persons who intend
TO exhibit fowls, pigeons. brds &e will apply to 0,
address the Secretary, No. llI8 Main street, for
premium-list. &c.
The entrance-fee for each ceop or specimen for
competition or exhibition shall be IL, excepting
for pigeons rabbits or birds, which shall be 50c.
Entries close january Tth at 12 M.
III. THE0. -ELLYs0N. Secretary.
Admission, 25c.; children under twelve years,
l5c, tal-sts
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PERsoNAL.-Among the visitors to the
Tobacco Exchange yesterday were E. S.
Jones, Greensboro. N. e.; A. R. Venable,
Jr., Farmville; T. r. Farrar, Amelia G.
Tuckett. J. Tuckett, Hamilton; and 7. R.
Wyles, Petersburg.
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The STRAsBURG CLoCK.-To-day is the
last chance afforded those who desire to see
the great Strasburg clock at the Virginia
Opera-Ho II is mechanical curiosity,
aud will interest those wha have not yet
seen it. The Opera-House is open all day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

If THE sUFFERERs FROM PREMATURE BALD
NESS but knew It, he tonic qualities OF Quinine are
specific. In no shape can it be used more agree.
ably than in J. !: e. ATKiNsON'S QUININE HAIR
LOTION
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RnIlalolld 1ispatfll,

sE-THg CIRCULATION OF THE DisPATGH
Is LARGER THAN THE COMBINED cIRCU-
LAT1oN. OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
5pApEEs or THE CITY
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For the Middle Atlantic States, and dur
ing the month Of January, winds blowing
from the northeast or southeast, or from d-
rections between those points, are found to
be the winds most likely to be followed by
rain or snow. Winds blowing from the
north or west, or from directions between
those points, are found to be the winds least
likely to be followed by rain or snow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

THE Jesuit church on west Sixteenth street, New
York. celebrated all over the continent not only for
the zeal and piety OF its clergy but for the excel
lence of Its music. DR.. Bergc, the orgenlst, was
afflicted with au aneursm IN the arms. Tried the
most eminent surgeons without success. GILEss
LINIarENT IoUIDE OF AMMONIA cured him. Sold
BY PURCELL, LADD & Co., Richmond.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

The ..Cabanas," imported cigars, at ADoLPHE
ZETELLE's, 912 Main street.
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VESTS.
We have ON hand Vests suitable for ordinary wear
from 81 so to $3.50.
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nIgr aF LETTERs.
LADIES LIST

r IsT OF LETTERS REMAINING IN
THE posT-oFRTCE AT RICHMOND, HEN
SIS6 CySsISTY, VA, JANUARY 5, 1879
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EVERY ONE SPEAKS FAVoRABLY.

EAST MARsHFIELD, MASS, August 81, 1871.
Mr. Stevens:
Dear Sir,-I have been troubled with Canker from
childhood causing my mouth to be so sore at times
that WAS unable to eat. Have taken many prepara-
After taking few doses found 1t relieved the faint
ness ut the stomach that always accompanies Canker
Hnmor; and by the time had taken the third bottle
my mouth was entirely cured. Have not been trou-
nled with 1t since that time, which Is eight months
ago. have recommended it to several OF my ac-
quaintances and every one speaks fayorably OF It's
good effect. Yours truly, Z. ). SHERMAN.
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A. SAKS & Co.,
Richmend's Leading Ciothiers,
lO13 Main street, opposite post-otiice.
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NESNEIJS.
Scboonrr Charley Cobb, Schooner George J: HAL
lock Schooner Robert II. Mitchell, Schooner Ia A:
WcC;owau, Schooner Vanderros', Schooner Almond
Bonds. o,.,
y.t,,r returned TO No. 1912 Marshall street.
w. W. FORBES, Postmaster.
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DIRECT IMPoRTATIoN.-W. d. BLAIR & co.
have received another lot Of that really fine TABLE
SHERRY, which they ofrer at S2.40 per gallon. The
quality of this wine for the PRICE Is unsurpassed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-05

MISS SIIrTIE POINT DAVIS. whose predictions
have commenced much attention. from thoughtful
readers, will commence in this weeks issue OF the
Temperance ddrocGte = story entitled "Vivan ;
or, The Curse of Wine" 1t viii be worthy Of care
ful perusa and will be full Of interest.
For the best imported cigars" Matilde," Flor
de Cuba" oJden Eagle "-call at ADoLPHE ZE-
TFLLE's, Park Hotel.
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FINANCIAL.

FINANCIAL.
TIN AN CIA l..
MONEY TO LEND ON RICHMOND CITY OR
SUBURBAN REAL. ESTATE.
$4,000 for one or two years,
500 for one year,
500 for two years,
400 for one year,
$50 for one year,
$50 for one year,
125 for one year.
Interest and charges moderate.
CHAFFIN, STAPLES 8 CO.,
IA s.4t No. north Tenth street.
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BUFFALO LITHTA WATER.
THE BUFFALO LITHIA WATER
AS A STOMACH WATER.

ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE CASES
ON RECORD.
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SATURDAY JANUARY 5. 1878.
WEATHER. REPORT

INDICATIONS FOR T0-DAY.-For the South
Atlantic States and Gulf States, rising ba.
rometer, north and west winds, cooler,
clearing, followed by warmer clear wea-
ther.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, rising
barometer, cloudy weather, with snow, ,,iol'
lowed by clearing and clear weather, cooler
northwest backing to warmer southwest
winds.
For the Middle Atlantic States, rapidly
rising barometer, cooler northwest backing
to warmer southwest winds, partly cloudy
weather, and possibly occasional snow or
rain.
of-shore signals arc ordered for Key West
and Norfolk, and continue at Smithyille,
Wilmington, Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras,
Kitty Hawk, Cape May, Cape Henry, At
lantic City, Barnegat, Sandy Hook, n. Y,
New. Hagep, New Lendons Vood's Hole.
Cautionary signals continue at Boston,
Thatcher's Island, Portland, and Eastlprt.
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HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA PILLS.

The " Espanoia," the favorite, sold by ADoLPHI
ZErELLE, 912 Main street.
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III. ELLYsoN & CO.. advertising agents. insert ad-
yer,isements in all OF the newspapers Of the United
slaes at publishers rates. Orders LETT at the Dts
patch counting-room vii! receive prompt atten.
~ - grEs = & ~
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done atthe
DISPATCH PRINTNG-HoUsE. Good work, low
prices. and satisfaction guaranteed.
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rI,HE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
Y of the STOCKHOLDERS of the OLD DO
MINION INSURANCE COMPANY VIII be held at
I'm TUESDAY, Sth Of January. In the office OF
tho comnany j. ID. MCINTYRE.
de- 3I m Secretary.
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yEGET INE,
prepared by
u.R. STEVENS, BOSTON, MASS.
vEGETINE IS SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
[ja 5-S&W2t]
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GRANITE INSURANCE COMPhSY,}
iOflice, l103 Main streetl,

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
4 STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS COMPANY VIII
he held at the company,s Office on WEDNESDAY,
de Aid T. G. PEYTON, Secretary.
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ssEl"s'q sGs.

DlCHMOND CALEDONIAN CLUB
~ Esu No. 6O9 Broad Street. THIS Saturday
EVENING, january 9th. at 7H O'Clock. fun at
tendance Is earnestly requested. as the inslalation
Transacted - .x.
i,'sIt II. l. REITH, Fourth Chieftain.
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The Unjust and Oppressive Tax On
Tobacco.
OAK LEVEL, HENRY COUNTY. VA


November 7, 1873.
Editors Disp0tch: AS the time has nearly
arrived for Congress TO assemble again, and
the people OF Virginia OF more importance
than all other legislation which will or can
come before our legislators, it is to be hoped
that the people OF the entire tobacco region
will take the necessary pains to set forth
their grievances and to show so plainly the
unjust discrimination against them that the
representatives of other sections will feel it
their duty to release them from burden
that is not only unjust but ruinously dis
eliminating against them. II farmer OF
Virginia should die, and leave three sons
with ten thousand dollars each. and one OF
them should purchase land in Georgia and
implements for raising cotton, he would pay
the tax ON his land and property, as is paid
everywhere else in our common country,
and the product Of his labor would be free.
II another son invests; his $4,000 in land
and implements in Illinois for the purpose
Of raising corn, wheat, pork, and cattle, be
pays the land and property tax common in
the country, and the product OF his labor is
free from farther molestation. But il the
other son invests his $4,000 in land and i'm
elements IL, Virginia for the purpose OF
raising tobacco, he has to pay the same land
and property tax as is common in the coun-
try, but the product OF his labor is not only
not free, but subject to tax Of three or
four hundred per cent. on the real value OF
the product OF his labor. These facts ARE so
apparent and incontroyertible that doubt
not that when fairly and forcibly represented
before Congress the representatives. from
other sections will be perfectly willing to re-
lease us from 80 unequal q burden. l believe
the people OF the tobacco region, knowing the
necessity Of high taxation, would willingly
submit for some years to tax OF two cents
per pound on tobacco, whilst they would
know that the product OF their labor was
then taxed Immensely beyond the product
OF the labor OF any other class OF our people.
HENRY.
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Mail DeDreGafionS.

WASHINGTON, November 11.-DIr. David
Is. Parker, Chief Special Agent Of the Post
Office Department, has submitted his report,
showing the operations OF the special agents
attached to the division of mail depreda-
tons during the fiscal year ended June
3Oth, During the year 554 persons were
arrested, Of whom 422 were prosecuted in
the United States courts, and 1872 were cases
OF highway mail robbery, burglaries OF
post-offices, etc, in the State courts. OF the
former, 205 were convicted, Is acquitted,
so otherwise disposed Of, and 154 awaiting
trial. The number OF cases made up for
Investigation during the year was 14,5l1, OF
which the loss OF registered letters was
1852; of unregistered letters, 9,544; mis-
cellaneous cases, location OF post-officcs,
negotiating leases, etc., 1856. OF 1857
registered letters reported lost in transit
Lit were recovered without loss, and Of
the $40 actually lost, the values OF 304,
amounting to s6,24S.12, were recovered
from the robbers and restored to the right
full owners. The number of registered let
tiers sent during the year was 4,99S,SO4; the
number lost to the RENTERS was $50, or less
than one letter in every nine thousand sent
n very small number in view Of the nature
Of the service, extending all over the Union,
with fully 100000 persons duly authorized
to handle the mails. -4,- 5.
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n Modern GSytfian.Afcxanticr.
b. FREDERICKSBURG, November 12, 1878.
ayy,,f pnf r. Il e,.f


Editors Dispatcb: In your edition Of the
9th instant the Page Courier calls for Alex
ander TO cut the GOrdian knot as to the
D1ynle1st of the State debt. Alexander Is
dead, but Alfred stfil lives, ant submits the
following plan for lis e1tingu ishnent, which,
It must be cont essed, is novel and original
short and sharp, decisive, excessive, AID in-
Icisiye doing justice TO all, and maintain
ing our honor intact at home and abroad.
me tongum Jucidfa."
Pay the foreign bondholders, principal
and interest, In full. Reason why: They
are wholly innocent Of any agency in pre-
cipitating US into the war whereby oil our
property upon which this debt was predi-
catedl was lost.
Az to the bonds owned In the South, the
holders OF these bonds were equally guilty
OF the war with those who, owned negroes,
mules, or any other tangible property. The
mere fortuitous circumstance that their
property was not come.at-able by the enc
my can give them no just claim to exemp-
ton from the logical result OF their act, nor
afford any preteXt for in1icting the burthen
OF their losses upon their fellow-citlzens
| in powise more guilty, and equally over
whelrned by the total destruction Of their
property. AL embarked in the same venture,
let all share alike. Nor would deal more
lenently with the northern bondholdcrs.
As they swept away with fire and sword
the property upon which such securities
were based, so likewise would Happily the
bosom OF destruction TO and sweep out OF
existence every Yestige OF SUCH debts. Ii
is simply nonsense to pirate about the pay
ment OF the debt, or Of being bound in
honorto do so. Our ability to do so has
been destroyed by the act Of war-equiSa'
lent to the act Of God-ior which no man is
responsible. ITO this complexion" it
must come at last, !" AND NO MISTAKE" Thus
we have an e1tinguishnent OF the debt, and
take new departure, with honor safe and
injustice done to no man. Reverting to the
simple forms CT government OF our ances-
tors.-exciding the swarms OF useless OH
Gals, strangling (hefore too late) the system
OF communistic confscations being fastened
upon us by the free-school propaganda
with justice 10 all, and favors to or from
none, what more can be asked? AHonS!
ALFRED n. BERNARD.
Talking about education" DoctTinG Olna
ia sitam promorit," &c. But how If this
'.vis in sta" is vicious? Does education
promote virtue2 BY whom are the most
devastating crimes committed? Uneduca-
ted man may murder under revolving Cir
cumStances-ed education (?) seems to aggra-
vate the atrocity OF the most atrocious-but
how many do such villains as, well, the Glas-
Cow scoundrels torture to death at their
auto de jas"? Reading, writing, and
arith metic merely facilitate the commission
OF crime: certainly are no prcventive-ra-
ther an incentive.
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PosT-OFFICE STATISTICS Washington,
D. g., November 1.-THE report OF the
appointment office Of the Post Office shows
that during the past year there have been
2,7S4 post-offces established and 81 dis
continued, making the total number OF Of
fees in operation June 80, 1878, 39,25S. or
these, 1,5T0 were filled by presidential APP
pointment, and 37,6ss postmasters hold APP
pontmcnts from the Postmaster-G General.
The number OF appointments made. on re-
signations and expiration of commissions
was SILT. There We're 74S removals OF
postmasters and 33S deaths. There are in
the employ OF the Post Office Department
beyond the regular force employed i'll the
general office 50 special agents, 1851 rail-
way post-office clerks, LIB route agents,
I'll mail route messengers, and 143 local
agents. el, ~ -