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The New York herald., 1879-02-08
LIFE SAVING SERVICE.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD !

NEWPORT, r. l., Feb. z, lS79
Mr.. Nicholas Ball, assistant inspector of life
ing stations for this district has just finished
critical inspection Of stations in this State. All
the stations have recently been furnished with
brass guns to be used for the purpose of throw
ing shot to a wreck. They great improvement
over the old mortar being considerably lighter, and
can be transported more readily. They also
throw line greater distance than the old ones
Mr.. Ball reports that there is only keeper at No
station, at Watch Hill. owing to the lack Of
modation. 1t Is station and the appropriation
for the building was only recently made
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATION.

RICHMOND. Va, Feb. Z, 1872
bill passed both houses of the General Assembly
to-day authorizing the Governor to borrow 100000
at six per cent interest. the to be refunded on
or before June IL next and pedgng the revenues of
the state for the payment thereof.
In the Senate the bill proposing to amend the
Noifet bell-punch liquor law. which has been under
consideration two weeks, was to-day recommitted to
the Finance Committee. This action leaves the pres
ont bell punch law in full force.
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TO PHILADELPHIA FOR TRIAL.

Jacob OFT. held by United States Commissioner
Deuel. for completely with the countereiters Charles
Ulrich and Henry C. Cole taken to Philadelphia
yesterday for trial by Deputy United States Marshals
Miller and Harney. warrant of removal was issued
by Judge Choate in the United States District Court
Ulrich and Cole, connected with him. pleaded guilty
on Wednesday to the charges against them in the
Circuit Court at Trenton. n j., before Judge Nixon.
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THE PHILADELPHIA APPOINTMENTS.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 7. 1870.

PHlLApELPHIA, Feb. 7, 1870
Tho announcement of the Presidents Phadel-
phia appointments this afternoon made quite CON-
motion. from their unexpectedness Az usual the
President has disappointed the local politicians and
surprised them by not appointing the men they asked
for Ex-Governor Hartranfts nomination ~ Post
master was especially surprising to the local republi
can leaders, the name OF Mr.. Leeds had been urged
upon the Executive.
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NO BUSINESS FOR A BANK.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

(DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PETERSBURG Va. Feb. 7. 1879.
The stockholders of the Commercial National
Bank the only national bank in the city. and Of
the only three which did not suspend during the
panic of 1879 decided to place the institution in
liquidation. The affairs of the bank entirely
sound and the depression of general business is the
only of closing its operations
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WHAT pn. M'EAcHREN THINKS ABOUT IT.

4,
DIR. McEachren. veterinary surgeon. has returned
after extensive visit throughout the provinces OF
Quebec and Ontario in connection with the investga
ton of the cattle disease. In his opinion there is
entire absence Of CONTAGIOUS disease in horned
cattle. both in Ontario and quebec. The three
months prohibition of American cattle will have
to be extended, far the Eastern States
cattle concerned but the Western cattle are al
most entirely free from disease Canada would, how
ever, be compelled to protect herself by rigid
animation of cattle until the Western States proved
that the disease did not exist there. Yesterday DR..
McEachren had long interview with the Governor
General the subject, and ways and means for the
prevention Of the disease discussed freely
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EXECUTION.

sAS FRAScIsco. CAL. Feb. Z. 1879.
At The Dalles. Oregon, to-day. James Cook was
hanged for the murder George Craig. Cooks real
name is unknown ne refusing 10 disclose it. num-
Der of spectators. including about dozen women,
witnessed the execution.
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MR.. GREEN AND MAYOR COOPER.

Ex-Comptroler Andrew II. Green did not visit
Mayor Cooper yesterday. The neglect of Mr. Green
surprised the employees in the Mayors office. who
have been accustomed to the commanding form
of the ex Comptroller darken the threshold OF Mr..
Cooper's private room at least every day.
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THE QUESTION DISCUSSED BY THE TRADE.

ToRoNTo. Ont, Feb z, 1879.
At meeting Of the Toronto Cattle Dealers and
Butchers Association Dr. Smith. principal of the
Ontario Veterinary College. referring to the cattle
trade with England, said that such disease
pneumonia existed among Canadian cattle. Some
discussion took place the dead meat trade. but the
conclusion come to that il would not pay,
meat lost its color before reaching Great Britain and
had then to be disposed Of in a hurry and at any
price, The prohibitory order issued by the Canadian
government prevents the transportation Of American
cattle through Canada. well the importation Of
American cattle into Canada.
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JEALOUSY AND MURDER.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb. T. 1870
dsspatch 90 the cow,er-Josrrai from Harrods-
burs NY. say. Ia quarrel there to-day Oscar Free
man shot and KILLED. James n. gibbons. Gibbons
charged Freeman with undue familiarity with his
wifs. and quarrel ensucd. with the result stated
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DEATH OF THOMAS LORD.

MIR. Thomas Lord, of No. 10 West Fonrteen.h n
street, died at an early hour this morning. He
was in his eighty-hfth year. He Will be remem-
bered in connection with the marriage of Mrs. Hicks
and the subsequent proceedings III lunacy against
him by his
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In tho
temperature for the past twentyfou hours In COM
parison with the corresponding date of last year. as
Indicated by the Thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
(HEnALp Building) No. us Broadway
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TRAGEDY AT SEA.

A CHINESE CREW NrTIxY AND MURDER THEIR
offIcEEs.
[BY CABLE TO THE HER,Lp.l
LONDON, Feb. Z, 1879.
Chinese crew OF the Australian bark Kate Waters.
from Hong Kong. bound to Foochow. mutinied and
murdered their officers aud scuttei the vessel"
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Sr. LOUIS. No. Feb. Z. !

ST. LOUIS, NO., Feb. Z, 1873.
private despatch from Jefferson City says that
articles of impeachment against State Treasurer
Gates were presented to the lower House this
morning.
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OI Ed.

LoRD-At his residence, 10 West 1ith ST., Saturday
THOMAS LORD. in the s5th year of his age
Notice of funeral hereafter.
For other Deaths see Ninth Pdlel
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STATE TREASURER INIPEACHED.

Average temperature yesterday. 81 n
year. 80
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
-t'sAcES IN NEW YORK SOCIRTY

IA. -
series of articles describing the etiquette and
tanmen and crtcsng the foes and foibes of the
social circles Of the metropolis. They
10 the former series. SOCIAL ETIQUETTE OF NEW
YORK, published In the
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
A MoMAN,s rnorGnrs Aaour Mes.

BY Mrs. II. C. Brinckley
GThe enjoy 10 and the ladies pronounce tl jusN
splendid"
Among the men whom Mrs Brinckley ahhors IL the
gusher She knew OF him she says -" He was
reduced North River steamboat hs ended
his bow ho commenced to mako love-
For sale BY all booksellers mailed TO address,
postage paid ON receipt OF 80 cents, by
DERBY BROTHERS, Publishers.
~ Park place, New York
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HOME JOURNAL.

and reissued in book by D. Appleton Co. BofA;
series from the author, lady holding prom
inent position in New York society and known In the
fashionable circles OF London and Paris The articles
"Usages in New York Society appear weekly In tho
HOME JOURNAL. and thus far have discussed the fo-
lowing topics -
T. Dress at Opera, Theatre &c
2 Fashions OF Walking Parties
& Pine Art of Cookery, Disners. &c.
Little suppcrs
T. English Critics OF American Society
a. Fashions in Driving and Riding.
T. The Perfect Hostess.
T. Fine Art at Fine Dinners.
a. Old Families
10 Etiquette of New Years Day.
H. W editing and Birthday Gitta.
H. Pets Of Cppertcndom.
H. Wedding Breakfasts.
IL Wedding Engagements.
10 Costumes for Ugly Brides.
The above fifteen papers sent postage paid on receipt
Of 81. The series commenced October 30 aud IL
running subscriptions begin At that date, at
time.
81 year. postage paid.
Single copies, seven cents. Sold everywhere.
Address
NORRIS PHILLIPS a co. J Park place. New York
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A.-ATTEND TO THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF
consumption and that the disease be checked in its
incipiency at DR.. JAYSks ExPEcrORANT safe
remedy for all affections Of the lungs and bronchia
ACOUGH, A COLD OR HOARSENESS INSTANTLY
relieved by Of BROWS's BRONCHIAL TROCHEs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-09
OTTAw, FREE TRADER; SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1879.

and read Lost from the vestbale of -
church last Sunday evening, black silk UNI
brclla. The gentleman who took 1t will be
handsomely rewarded by leaving it at No. -
san Fernando street
Now" said the merchant, II am a liberal
advertiser and have always found that 1t paid
me well 4 great deal depends on themanncr
in which an advertisement is put Let Us try
for your umbrella again, and if you do not ac-
knowledge then that advertising pays | will
purchase you new one The merchant then
took slip Of paper from his pocket and wrote
If the man who was scca to take an umbrella
from the vcstibulc of the -- church last sun
day evening does not wish to get INTO trouble
and have "A STAN cast upon the Christian char
acter which he values SO highly he Will return
it to No 49, san Fernando street He is well
known" This duly appeared in the paper
and on the following morning the man was
astonished when he opened the front door of
his residence. On the porch lay at least Il
dozen umbrellas of all shades and sizes that
had been thrown IN from the sidewalk, while
the front yard was literally paved with UNI
brellas Many OF them had notes attached to
them saying that they had been taken by mis-
take and begging the loser to keep the little
affair uuiet
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TnlSe WARMING!
affair qulet

Directly around each bronchial tube where 1t
enters the lungs are about 10000 minute air cells
in the entire lungs 600,0OO,0JO. A slight cold
producing bronchial Inflammation, gathering of
phlegm and a slight difficulty in breathing quick
" involves the 10000 air cells, and finally, If not
rcmcdicd the whole 6UO,U0,W0 become cloggcd
with pus which must be healed or life VIII soon
terminate. The worlds great lung remedy DR..
KINGS New Discovery for Consumption, readily
heals and permanently cures the very worst cases
of lung diseases, coughs, colds, tickling in the
throat, asthma, hoarseness and difficulty of brea-
thing in the shortest time possible. Trial bottle
ten cents For sale by f. Y, Griggs, Ottawa. 90
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MIDSUMMER FANCIES.
BY !. W. BROWNE.

What care now for the wide rough world,
Its failures, successes, its strife:
,Undisturbed sit in my cottage,
The happiest body in life,
My dog keeps ward at the gateway,
The birds make love in the trees;
My O'Neil, under vine and fg-tree,
Falls asleep mid murmur of bees.
III.
The south blows breath through the lattice,
With rerfumed odors oerladcn,
And kissing my cheek, o delicious
Like passionate kiss of madden
".
The kiss of o maiden on tip-toc,
And no tell.tae star ir the Skies
Deep love OerAowing her true heart
Through love.lighted, deep lustrous eyes,
V.
Mid the gold necked glory of sunset,
Dim visions of boyhood in dreams,
With witch woven, whimsical love-knots
Like indistinct msts from the streams
Vi,
Come over long years intervening
Awaking the past, in fancy
romp with play with, tlirt with
My Ruth my Susie, my Nancy
VII.
SO what care for the wide, rough world,
Its failures, successes, its strife!
Undisturbed sit in my cottage,
The happiest body in life.
City of Earlville, III.
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The Springfield Republican, an old-iashioned
publication, remarks: " A government ship is
not the right sort of vessel for presidential
candidate TO take, whether il is Grant, ON the
Richmond, IN the waters of Japan or John
Sherman, in revenue cutter, on the coast of
Maine" The Republican is decidedly behind
the times.
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County Court.

The following proceedings in probate were had
this week before Miller, j.:
In the matter Of George W. Cue to have Il con
scrvator appointed for William W. Cue, conser
vator's bond of $500 approved and ordered re
corded and letters ordered issued.
Estate of Morris Baustadt, administrators re
port approved and ordered recorded, and order
for distribution made
Estate of Mary Watson, inventory approved
and ordered recorded
Estate O! Frederick Eichelberger, claim Of $l(
allowed at claimants costs
In the matter of the guardianship of Douglas
A. Eels, guardians report approved and guar
dian discharged.
In the matter of the guardianship of Joseph
Streigh, report of guardian approved and guar
dian discharged.
Estate of Adam Lock, letters Of administration
issued To Clinton McOmber; bond, 81, 0O0 notice
to creditors to the October term.
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has been orderly and heroic" The commune
was the result and few months after at Yer
salles NJ. Favrc asked pardon both from God
and man" for the error he had made. Once
again Paris must not be "insulted;" let US
hope that she can now be more safely trusted
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Judicious Advertising,

A man was denouncing newspaper adyer-
Using to q crowd of listeners. LAST week, "
said he, If had an umbrella stolen from the
vestibue of the - church 1t was gift,
and yaiuing II very highly | spent double ,- rs
it,"
How did you word your advertisement
asked merchant
"Here it Is" said the man, producing slip
cut from a newspaper. The merchant took it
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GRAHAM PUDDING.-To three pints of boil.
ing water add one teaspooniul salt, and stir in
graham -four until you have a thin mush have
ready one well beaten egg, stirred into one-thir,l
cup cream, add this, boil Few minutes, mold
in small saucers. Serve with sugar and cream
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Around the Court House.

The following were this week granted licenses
TO mary:
CLANCY Dresser and Georsatta Sampson
Clarence Wells and Ida NJ Prckett.
Vim. Holden and Alice A. Daley
Chris lluss and Marie Noel
VIM. f. Warlett and Laura Worker
Peter Moreshuser and Mary Shoeppy.
Thos Jones and Mary Wilson.
Ed. G. Palmer and Mary A. McKnstry.
Ed. &. Butterfeld and Ida +. Bawthwat.
Walter X. Sadcr and Hattie Ritterman.
On last Monday evening Esq. Atkins, of Strea
tor, sentenced to the county Jail for 80 days two
lett aged respectively 10 and ID years. IT
seems" says the Free Press, "that they have been
living in the woods around town all summer, and
for the last six weeks have not slept in a house
except when they went into deserted shanty
out of the rain. They have no friends and nc
home and have been running wild in the brush
and associating with all the lewd men and boys
that would patronize them. They claimed that
they had tried to get work formerly, but without
success and were driven to this manner OF life.
The justice thought that they were perhaps as
much sinned against as SHINING, but sent them
to the county Jail for 80 days, because there was
no place else to send them" They were i'm
medately brought to Ottawa by Constablcs Gaut
and Clayton, travelling overland, by moonlight
alone!" and arriving about o'clock Tuesday
morning,-The country is saved! Streator would
have been annihilated, we expect, had those two
valiant and self.sacrifcing constables brought to
Ottawa those two bad" girls by the o'clock
A. NJ. express.
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THE COURTS.
prepared for last week.
The Circuit Court.

Eight new chancery and 40 new law cases hav,
been begun in this Court. Among the latter ART
three arising out Of the Mendoza muddle
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I w. BREW ER, Attorney and Counselor at La
-. and Notary Public. Rooms No. H. ~ and ID, Ope
House Block Ottawa, Ill. iani, "a
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I II. DRUITr, Attorney and Counselor at Law
q. Ottawa, H. ONCE oyer No % La sale street, o.
pCsG Dr. Dyers office VIII attend promptly to ali bu
ness entrusted to his care Special attention paid TO collie
tons au,29-6mOs
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GILMAN ~ COOK Attorneys AT Law. Otle
~ Rooms and ArmOry tWOOds) Block, Ottawa, III
nUls. declS
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NJ II. MOIAONEY, Attorney and Counselor
M. Law Volts Block, La Sahc street, Ottawa, Ills.
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THOS. w. ID. Ora ~ IL, Attorney and Coun'
or Al Law, No. Court street. OTTAWA, Ills. Money
ga II on farm property. unl'1sl
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Pain cannot STAY where 1t is used II il the cheapest ncd
hand. one cures common Sore Throat one bottle
cured Bronchitis Fifty cents worth has cured an Ol
Standing Cough II positively cures taarrh Asthma ana
Group Fifty cents worth has cured Crck In the Back
the quantity Lame Back of eight years standing
Ii cures Swced Neck and all other Tumors Rheumatism
Neuralgia Contraction OF the Muscles, Stiff Joints Spinal
Difficulties and Pain and soreness III any part no matter
where may be- frO,h what cause may arise. II always
does you good Twenty ivc cents worth has cured bad
cases of Chronic and Bloody Dysenery. one tcaspooDfu
cures Collie In fcen minutes II will cure any case OF Piles
that 1t possible SIX or eight applications are war
rantpd to cure ENcOated Nipples lniianed
Breast For Bruscs II applied often and bound up, there
slightest disCOloraOn to the skin II stops the
main of Burn applied and positive for
thblans Frosted Feet, Bos Warts, Corns and Wounds
OF every description on beast Price. 80 cents and
A. Trial Size % cents. FOSTER MILBURN CO, Sole
Proprirtors Buffalo, y. Y. Sold in Onwah by FOR 3E,S
* CiE.II RING. Van Setback, stevenson ~ Co..
Wholesale Agents Chicago. InarF2-eow
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EDWIN :. LELAND, HIRAM r. GILBERT
I ELLA ~ - " GII.BE.ISr, Attorneys at l.,
IL Oilicc In Opera House Block, Ottawa, III Junlii
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u r. LINCOLN, Attorney At Law. Office ov,
ID. No. ~ La Sale street. west side II the Court H0us
Ottawa, Ill. july3T5
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~. Dougall,) Attorney and Counselor at Law Office
Glover Cooks Block. Ottawa H. Also United Stat
Commissioner. deC276
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CHAS. II. BRUSH, Attorney and Counselor
~ Law. Office in Opera House Block, Ottawa Ill. mari
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Professional CarDs.
At TO r " e Y S.

w BUSH n ELL, Attorney AT Law. Ottawa, |
W win practice in any OF the cosrts In this stat
Close attention paid 10 collections Conyeyances careful
made and abstracts prepared with care &c Notary publ
Office west Of Court House, janis
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rE,ORGE; =. EIDRE;DGE; r., Attorney at la
" Once In Opera House Block Ottawa, Ill april

EDwIN N. LEWIS, Attorney and Counselor
II Law SherwsOd's Block, Ottawa, III. APPS
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r l.. THOMPSON, Attorney and Counselor
Illinois feb5'.6
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Il +. BULL, Attorney at Law. ONCE over G.
streets, Ottawa ill., .''''"'''' mayE
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o e N r. IS T s .
Pr Y 81 Ola N 8

nR. r.. w. WEBS, CDeutcher pOctor.) late Phys
~ can and Surgeon TO the 81. Louis Female Hosipta
Office Dckcys Jewelry store Main and Coumbu
streets Residence sOuth bluff. at Mrs, Renzs apr
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GEORGE NJ. LEI AND, Attorney and Coui
" seller at Law. and Solicitor In Chancery. Office in u
Opera House BlCck. la Sale st. entrance. mayl3'76
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T. Y. GRIGGS, Druggist, Bookseller and Station
Il. er, ottawa, III. Second in NattiHger's Block
south side of Court House Square.
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nR.J II. CA NIPFIE;I4D, Physician and Sur
~ geon, Opera House Block, Ottawa. Ill. marU
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nR.R r.. Nj. NIcA UR, Ottawa, III. Office
~ in the Opera House Block Open from o'clock A.
n0is Avenue jan2216
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-08-09

To the Editor of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Here are several eonun,lfuns in connection with
our efscieniIy managed Post Office which | in be-
bali Of many victims wish TO refer to yea for solu-
ton. First. Why are the mails closed from two
to three hours prior to the sailing Of The steamer
Second. Cannot the bulk of the mail be closed. at
such time as the Post Master may elect. aud a bsg
remain open TO within 4 half hour of the steamers
departure?
Why should the paper mail be closed four hours
before the steamer leaves, as was the case of the
last one.
The Post Master requires American stamps to be
affixed TO certain letters and papers, but has none
for sale and says he won't keep any. Why?
What objection can there be to having the Gen
eral Delivery open on Sundays from 9 A. NJ. to 10
A. NJ, thus giving a large number of people who do
not fortunately possess a box, an opportunity Of
getting their letters, prior to 8 A. N. on Monday?
L await the answers to the above, before 1 submit
any more. HAoLE.