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FTTZ JOHN PORTER

The Fitz John Porter case is being
discussed in the Senate, and the Re-
publican leaders, with their accus-
toned ingenuity, are turning it to
political advantage. With the ex-
ception of Senator Carpenter, no Re-
publican has yet argued the case on
its merits or legal points. The speech
of Senator John A. Logan, occupy
Ing three days in it's delivery, was
devoted almost entirely to getting
out all the political capital there is
in it. Indeed, to an impartial obser-
yer, it seems as if the Republicans
had studiously devised to make this
case the occasion for forcing the
Democrats into an acrimonious DO
litical debate, out of which, like the
debates on the Federal Supervisors
OF election law, in the extra session,
they expect to make fresh capital for
the campaign of 1880. We really see
no room for party politics in this
case. General Porter is on trial and
has the right to an impartial, nom
partizan decision of the jury, just as
much so as If he were defendant in
civil suit in our circuit court. It
should make no difference whether
he votes the Republican or Demo.
cratic ticket, as far as the righting
of any wrong he may have suffered
is concerned. We don't know wheth-
er General Porter is a Democrat or a
Republican, and we don't care to
know. The less army officers have
to do with politics the better. But
we claim that his case ought to be
decided on its merits alone, and that
his politics, whatever they may be,
ought not to be taken into consider
alton at all. The Republicans in the
Senate have managed to put the case
in such shape that it is embarrass-
ing to the Confederate Brigadiers''
who are members of that body. If
they vote against Porter, his friends
will say it was because he was a
yankee General" If they vote for
him, his enemies will believe it was
In consideration of his services at
Bull Run, in failing to bring up his
corps into action, and allowing Lee
to defeat Pope. So that the Confed-
crate Senators are on trial as we'll as
Porter, and it is a delicate matter
for them to vote either way.
If General Porter was wrongfully
adjudged guilty by the military court
which tried him, and he has suffi-
Gent additional evidence to substan-
tate the fact, he ought to be restor-
ed to his position. But we do not
think he ought to receive the enor-
nous sum of money which his resto-
ration with full back pay would give
to him. He has rendered the gov
eminent no service during the eigh-
teen years of his suspension, and
during that time has been free to
earn living like ether men. We
know there are plenty of precedents
for giving him back pay, but it is
about time this back pay business
was stopped and a precedent set in
the interests of the people, and Por.
ter's case affords the opportunity to
begin.
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THE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT


The announcement on Tuesday of
the approaching dissolution of the
English Parliament was a complete
surprise, and has caused much ex-
citement in England. Many of the
elections for members of the new
Parliament, which will meet in
May, will be held within a month.
The campaign has already begun.
Mr.. Parnell, who was at Montreal,
when he heard the news of the dis
solution of Parliament, deter
mined at once to return to Ireland,
and sailed on Thursday. He goes
to secure his reelection, and will re-
turn again after the elections are
over.
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SENATOR BLAINE.

The Blaine boom seems to be MAX
ing more rapid progress just aow
than any of the other "booms," and
if he keeps going ahead at the pres
emit rate, he will give somebody a
deal of trouble at Chicago.
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KNOTTY.

The Tilden Democrats get the best
of the opponents of their candidate
by tossing at them this little conun-
drum: eff Tilden cannot carry New
York, what Democrat can ?" It's
regular sumner, more embarrassing
than the "Fifteen puzzle"
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Ii Surprises Nobody.
Philadelphia Times

The statement that Tilden had
officially announced that heintend-
ed to be candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination this year sur
prised nobody, His denial that he
has done anything of the kind will
surprise nobody. People are no
longer surprised at anything they
hear about Mr.. Tilden.
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ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

The Virginia legislature adjourn
ed on Tuesday without passing any
of the appropriation bills. This er-
ratio action will probably necessitate
the calling Of an extra session by the
Governor. The refusal to pass the
appropriation bills was in retaliation
for the act of Governor Holiday in
vetoing the Riddleberger Debt Bill.
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STARTING A BOOM.

The Richmond (Va.) Common
acealh is exercising its great abilities
in starting presidential boom for
Mr.. Justice Field. The Common
acealth speaks in the highest terms
of Senator Bayard, but does not be-
lieve he could be elected.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-13

The National Greenback Conven-
ton, which met in st. Louis on Fri
day last, leads off in the campaign
of 1880 with the following ticket:
For President, Stephen d. Dillaye,
of New Jersey and for Vice-Presi-
dent, B. J. Chambers, of Texas.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-13


THE Baltimore Conference of the
M. E. Church South, which held its
session at Front Royal, Va, adj
journed on Tuesday. The next ses-
sion will be held in Harrisonburg,
Va, in March 1851. The following
are the appointments made for
Winchester DiStrict.-N. Head, p.
E. Winchester Station, III. H.
Krumay; Winchester Circuit, w. A.
Wren; Cedarville, f. A. Mercer;
Front Royal, 5. G.. Furguson; War
rem, O. G. Beall; Berryville, F. A.
Strother; Brucetown, j. w. Wolff,
w. B. Dorsey; Martinsburg, j. H.
Davidson; Berkeley, j. III. March;
Charlestown, j. A Register; Fred
erick, J. II. Thinker, B. F. Hetrick,
sup; jefferson, b. 5. Highley; Blue
Ridge, J. Wolff; Shepherdstown, w.
G.. Eggleston; Gainsboro, j. III.
Wolff, and one to be supplied; Ca
pom Bridge, A. Roby, VIM. Hedges,
sup; Strasburg, l.. Fox; Valley Fee
male College, b. Arbogast, Presi-
dent; Lonoak Female College, j. z.
Hyde, President.
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ADVERTISING RATES.
SATURDAY, MARCH l3, 1880.
A GOOD LIKENESS.

Frank Leslie's Illustrated NepS-
paper, of February 21st, publishes
an excellent likeness of Hon. Frank
Hereford, U. S. Senator from this
State, and gives brief sketch of his
life and public services.
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A Southern View of 1t.
Mobile Register.

The Register is for the nominee
of the Democratic party, but it ap-
pears to us, as consistently and ar
IDENTIFY as we defended Mr.. Tilden
on all occasions, that his nominal
tiou in June would be blunder.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-13

A cutlery mandatory has just
been started in Cumberland, and the
Leader announces that there is an
assurance of an early starting of the
proposed glass mandatory. The
people of Cumberland are taking
great interest in the matter of indu-
cling manufacturers to locate in their
city, and have subscribed literally to
the stock of several proposed manu-
featuring companies. They know
how to build up their town.
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They May Do 1t.
Evansville Courier.

1t only some Chinaman would
hang Kearny with a pig-tail there
would be some reason for letting
the Chinese stay.
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The Conferences.


THE Conference of the Z. B.
Church which met at Edinburq.
Va, closed its session on Monday.
The following is the report of the
Stationary Committee
Shenandoah District. Winchester
Station, j. r. Ridenour; Winches-
tee Circuit, J. w. Nihiser; Edin-
burg Circuit, M. F. Keiter: Lacy
Springs Circuit, G.. J. Rondabush:
Dayton Circuit, j. w. Howe: DAY.
ton Mission Station, G. NJ. Holt:
Augusta Station, G.. II. Crowell:
Churchvihe Circuit, A. M. Evers:
Rockbrldge Mission, A. Hoover:
Page Valley Mission, TT. Homes.
Madison Mission, M. A. Salt: Clarke
Mission, J. M. Holt; East Rocking-
ham Circuit, j. MAIDEN: Augusta
Freeman's and Rockingham Mis-
sions, j. A. Evans; Keedysville Sta
ton, w. O. Grimm; Boonsboro Cir
cult, J. L. Grimm; Hagerstown Cir
cult, j. w. Funk; Hagertown Sta
ton, E. Ludwick; Myersville Cir
cult, ]. Ruebush; Frederick Circuit,
w. Beall; Frederick Mission Station,
&. w. Stinespring; Mechanicstown
Circuit, J. ID. Freid; Martinsburg
Mission Station, j. E. Widmeyer:
Opequon Circuit, J. w. Kiracofe:
Berkeley Springs Circuit, J. M. I'm
derwood; Berkeley Circuit c. w
HutZler.
South Branch District.-Garrett
Circuit. ALLEGHENY Ciro,i;f
W. H. Clary; Westernport Mission
Station, ]. w. Hicks; New Creek
Circuit, w. r. Berry; Moorefeld
Mission, j. M. Bolton; South Branch
Circuit, j. M. Rodruck; Bloomery
Circuit, A. M. Horn; Franklin Cir.
cult, w. HI. SamseI; Mill Creek Cir
cult, --; West Augusta Mis-
sion,
Rev. j. X. Nelson, of this place,
was elected a Presidieg Elder.
Boonsboro, Md, was selected as the
place of meeting for the next Con-
ference. +"
THE Baltimore Conference of the
M. E. Church, which held its ses-
sion in Baltimore, adjourned on
Wednesday, after seven days work.
The next session of the Conference
in March 1881, will be held in this
place. Rev. j. Edwin Amos, who
served the congregation in this place
so acceptably during the past three
years, goes to Baltimore. The fol-
lowing are the appointments for
Cumberland District.-L. T. Wi
derman, 2. E. Cumberland City
Centre Street, A. w.. Rudisill;
Kingsley, G. E. Maydwell; Frost
burg, J. p. Wilson; Frostburg Cir
cult, Thomas Wood; Homecoming,
John Edwards; Barton, Alexander
Bielaski; Piedmont, w. Va, G.. w.
Hobbs; Keyser City, W. Va, B. F..
Bishop; Bloomington, B. F. Wood
en-; Grant, w. Va, D. Aboard,
one to be supplied; Pendleton, w.
Va, j. r. Pardew; Romney, W.
Va, H. P. West; Rawlings Station,
Page Milburn; Mount Savage, w.
w. Van Arsdale; Ellersville, G.. M.
Berry; Union Grove, G. E. Young;
Flintstone, G. o. Cook; Old Town,
w. III. Dell; Hancock, w. r.
Gwinn, F. J. Ward; Paw Paw, w.
Va, j. L. Walsh; Berkeley Springs,
w. Va, Reuben Kolb and J. II.
Snively; Hedgesville, w. Va, S. S.
Wilson; Martinsburg, w. Va, M.
F. b. Rice; Bunker Hill, w. Va,
w. c. Griffith, one to be supplied u.
W: Howardl; Winchester, Va, I'll.
s. France; Shepherdstown, w. Va,
D. G. Miller; r. s. Maclay, superin-
tendent of missions to Japan; julius
Soper, Ohara Yekichi. Onuki Bun
shichi, Albara Yelken, Kosngl
Riyohei. Kurimiort Sayebashi, mis-
sionaries to Japan.
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BY a vote of19 to 10 the Wiscon-
sin Senate has passed bill giving
the State Supreme Court the pow
err to pass upon contested election
cases
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Political Notes.

Hon. Stanley Matthews has
made strong Grant speech in
Cincinnati. In 1872 he was tenn
porary chairman Of the Greeley
convention.
The Tribune thinks the Repub-
lican party will not commit sui
eide at Chicago bv nominating
Grant. The party is in too healthy
a state of mind for that.
Messrs. Doggett and Learned,
two OF the New York delegates to
Chicago, have publicly announced
that they will not obey the in
structions Of the Utica Conven-
ton TO vote for Grant.
AT meeting of Young Repub-
licans of Massachusetts on Satur-
day Professor Norton, of Harvard
Colledge, said that he would well
come defeat for the party if its
candidate IS either Grant or
Blaine.
The Greenbackers should graft
fy the country by letting it know
something of the lives and public
services of Stephen Dillaye and B.
j. Chambers, whom they have
nominated for President. We
don't want to elect men without
being acquainted with them.
A pamphlet has been Issued, en-.
titled "The Coming Crown" which
gives many prophetic zen pic
lures of the coming empire under
His Imperial Majesty Emperor
Ulysses l." The pamphlet is dat
ed October, 1882. All the promi-
nent third-term boomers of to-day
have become dukes, lords, barons,
earls or marquises, while Dana,
Mast, Curtis and others who had
excited bis imperial displeasure
had been hung, shot or banished.
The satire throughout is clever
one. and contains many admirable
hits.
The New York Graphic specu.
lates thus: "Mr. Tilden is rich
The Democratic party is poor. A
presidential campaign costs mon.
ey. Rich Democrats are not liber-
al. Mr.. Tilden will spend money
If he Is candidate. He will not
spend cent If he is not. And be.
sides all this, there is shrewd
suspicion that if Mr.. Tilden is not
the Cincinnati nominee his friends
in New York will "knife" the per-
son that is. Mr.. Tilden's position
is peculiar one. He may be
beaten in the Democratic National
Convention, but his opponents
should not ignore his strength.
On Saturday last the correspon-
dent of the New York Sun wrote
in regard to the Fitz John Porter
case: 1.-THE three days effort of
Logan was calculated to stir up
the Confederate brigadiers. Car
penter's argument to-day was to
draw out Thurman, Bayard and
Mcdonald on the legal phase of
the case. Conkling lies back cram
med to the muzzle with a terrible
philippe in which the Democratic
party is to be arraigned as sympa-
thizing with treason in the hour
of the nations paril, and as the
defenders of traitors to-day. The
object is to aid the third-term con-
spiracy.
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The Grant People Confident
st. Louis Globe Democrat.

The fact is that Gen. Grant is
the first choice of large majority
of the Republican voters of the
country, anu the second choice of
a majority Of the supporters of
each OF the other candidates Ev-
cry day makes this truth clearer,
and long before the Chicago Con-
vention meets it will be apparent
to everybody, and no name but
his will be heard in connection
with the nomination for President.
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Over five hundred rooms so far
have been secured for Tilden and
his agents in Cincinnati hotels dur
ing convention week.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-21
Episcopal Convention 4.

New York, Oct. 20,--Iu the house of dep
uties Of the Episcopal convention to-day, the
committee on EXPENSES reported the expenses
OF me convention during the past three
years at Sll 4l2, sni estimated that the as.
sessment of three dollars on each clergyman
would cover the probable outlay Of the
next three years, which will be about 50, 600.
Inc same committee reported adversely up
on tae proposition to pay the expenses of
clerical de- uties out Of the contingent funds
and ihe subject was then referred back. The
committee on amendments to the consti,u-
tloa reported in t yor I reducing the mum
Der OF deputies to the general conference
IRON ;our to three, which was placed oh the
c"Iefdar' The committee on prayer BE-, ks
reported that the edition published by Ite
University press of Oxford i, ulauthoriz d,
Plaa ID on the calendar Tho committee on
meaos OF securing TO the Indians the proteo-
tion Of the civil law. recommended the ep-
polltment of another committee 10 take
sun Ole sction. Pending the debate on this
sublfc the convention took recess.
Now York, Oct 20,-ln the Episcopal con-
venilon, to-day the following committee was
appointed to secure legislation regarding tho
lndinns, io-wit; Dr. Morgan Dix, of Now
YorS; Geo. M. Hills, of Now Jersey; j. II
Elicit, Maryland; Jules NJ. Smith, New
forii; j. w, Daniels, of MINI. and the
Hon Montgomery Blair, of Maryland.
The nominations by the house of Bishops
OF Dr. Dunlap, of Missouri, and Rev. DR.
Brewer as missionary Bishops of Arizons
and New Mexico, and of Montana respect
lively, we're made the special order for this
afternoon.
The special order cf day was the repor,
OF the joint committee on Cody disci pline
of the laity, which occasioned considerable
discussion on the first section of the com.
mlttee's recommendation, which provides
that members guilty of wickedness of life
shall not be permitted 10 partake of the
communion. The subject was laid ON the
table.
The house of deputies, this evening, unan-
imously confirmed the nomination of Rev.
George Il. Dunlap us missionary bishop OF
Arizona and New Mexico, and Of Rev. L.
Richmond, of Waterfowl, N. Y, rs mission,
ary bishop of Montana.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-21
Pulling Eye Teeth.

Columbus Oct. 20,-The republican state
central committee and the numerous candi-
dates for presidential electors met here last
night for consultation as 10 the eligibility of
electors. Stanley Mathews presented an
opinion that persons holding offices 9th
or than federal offices, were eligible
for such electors, but that TO avoid all
semblance of objection from any quarter,
he deemed it desirable that persons hold log
any Office, elective or appointive, should re-
sign either their positions or their places on
the electoral ticket A resolution to this ef.
feet was adopted and the evening was oceu-
pied in inducing candidates for electors to
accept this decision. Generals Grosyenor
and s. / Warner, candidates for electors at
large, decided to resign their places as di.
rectors of the Soldiers Orphan Home, and
Northern Ohio Asylum, respectively. DR..
Beman retired rather than resign his place
as member of the assembly. Several other
candidates resigned minor offices. State
senators Eggleston and Kirby of Cincinnati
we're not present, but will be called upon
to resign either their state offices or their
places on the electoral ticket.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-21

New York, Oct, 20-A convention of fire
underwriters, representing companies in all
parts OF the Union, with delegations from
English and American companies, assembled
at noon to-day, at the rooms of the national
board, in the Equitable building, Lowden
snowden, of Philadelphia, was called to the
chair, and briefly stated the objects of the
convention, referring especially to the unfa.
vorable legislation with which insurance
interests have to contend. In addition TO tho
companies represented, the secretary read a
list Of sixty others unable to send delegates
but expressing sympathy with the objects Of
the convention.
Committees on permanent organization
and resolutions were appointed, after which
Mr. Meacham, of Glen Falls, delivered an
address on the value of policy laws.
Mr.. Heald, Of the Home Insurance Com
pany. then spoke at length on the subject of
qualified policy laws.
A committee of business was then ap-
pointed, and the conI ention took recess.
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Detroit, Mich, Oct 20. From Frankfort
comes tidiugs of schooners j. II, Hartzell
and Hope. The former was loaded with iron
ore and the latter with provisions. The
Hartzell is total wreck. Her steward per-
ished in the rigging, while the rest of the
crow were saved. The Hope is ashore high
and dry, but may bo got of. The crew are
all safe. The schooner Eclipse, of Chicago,
is also ashore north of Ludlngton and her
crew are all safe. Several vessels are report
cd aground on ST. Clair flats, but will be re-
lieved. Vessels are now moving freely in all
directions.
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SpVNAhiNO W buo Ihtidh.
Austin, Oct. 20.-The fair is considered a
fine success as to articles on exhibition, but
30 far the attendance Is rather slim. More
fine horses aud cattle than ever were before
brought together in Texas are here, and the
display of short horn cattle is very iinc,
showing great advance in fine stock in Texas.
One of tho largest exhibitions in this linl is
Col. Wood Moore's, of Bsstrop. The
three.quarter mile dash for two year olds
was won by Bessie Davis. Tine ls.
Much money changed hands o this race
and the owner raked in a good pile. The
mile heats race was won by Incommode.
Time 45 each heat. The trotting match
by green horses vas won by Pickens Sam.
Time 5S. Friday and Saturday will be
big days Tor races.
Tomorrow, at 10 o'clock, sales Of unren-
dered lands in unorganzod counties, will
begin in front of the comptroller's office.
Governor Roberts remarked tonight that
he is the most progressive man in the State,
and always had been, anu that the people
will soon find it out. He expressed much
qualification at an article in the HERALD
commenting on his San Antonio speech.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-21
Military display.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct 30-The following
companies have arrived ard will take part
10 the grand military reunion, under ,he
suspices- of the Gate City Guards, Of this
ci'y' Putnam Phalanx, of Hartford Con-
nec'len'; Sedgwick Guards, of Waterbury.
CONNECTICUT; Sherman Cadets, of Lawrence.
Massachusetts,; Washington Light Infantry.
OF Washington, d. G.; Montgomery Grays.
OF Montgomery, Alabama; Mobile Rifles, of
Mobile Alabama; Old Guards, Of New York
city; Floyd Rifles, of Macon, Georgia; Rich.
mend lies and Richmond Light DRAGONS
OF Columbia, South Carolina; Eulaula Rides
Oh huiauls, Alabama; Southern Rifles Of
rSleotcn, Georgia. A number of comma
mes VIII come tonight. A grand parade
and torchlght procession took place last
night, soldiers aud citizens participating.
Addresses of welcome were delivered bv
Governor Colquitt, Mayor Calhoun and 9TH
ers TIE feature of to-day was the parade
through tho principal streets Of the ci,y.
participated in by tho visiting and resident
military. The weather is fine and thousands
of visitors are coming on all the roads.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-21

Plmlico, Oct 90 The first race, one mile
and half, for all ages, Ohio Boy won Cap.
tain Wragge second Statesman third. Tine
l:47.
In the second race, one mile and quarter
Parole won Rosalie second Pawnee third.
Time, 2l3.
In the third race, Pimlioo stakes, for all
ages, mile and ono-eighth, Monitor won /;
Uncas second. Time. 3:44 10
Pimlico, Oct. 20.--The third race, 2 mile
heats, all ages, had four starters. Glenmore
came in an easy winner of the first heat, by
two lengths.
The second heat was also won by Glen
more by length; Surge, second Mentz,
third. Time, 3;4Ot.
In the fourth race, stecple chase, for all
ages, Welter weights, about mile and a
bali, tho starters were Judith, j. II. Haverly
Lizzie d., PomeToy and Day STIR. Pome-
roy was the favorilo in tho pools at 100 to 70
fer Day Star; 60 for Judith, and 25 for the
field. Before reaching the fourth earth wall,
Pomoroy took the lead, and wa. never over.
TAKEN coming in an easy winner by eight
lengths; Lizzie d. second; Day Star third !;
judith last. Time, 3:0S.
In the fourth race heats for three yeer olds,
there were three starters, 0den b, ing the
favorite. Belle Of the West finished winner
of tho first heat by two lengths, oden sec
ond; Ella Waraeld third; Iugomar last.
Time l;44l The second heat was also
taken by Belle of the West easily, oden
second; Ingomar third; Ella waraeld fourth.
Time 1:45
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POstnI AnrYicc

Washington, d. C., Oct. 20.-Colonel w.
b. Thompson, Superintendent of the Mail
Service, has completed his annual report for
the last fiscal yOar. 1t shows that there are
now covered by this service, lOs,G4O miles Of
railroad and steamboats,, an increase of 5329
miles since the last report, The number OF
pieces of mail matter handled by employo.
OF this division during the year, reached the
enormous aggregate of 2,67O,O0O.0OO. The
report asks for increased appropris-
tioOs to meet tho constantly increasing dc.
mands of the Railway Mail Service.