Post Office Department Report Totals 1853 Summary
The Post Office Department reports 22,688 post offices and 6,692 mail routes totaling 217,743 miles with 5,583 contractors. Annual transportation cost exceeds 4.49 million, revenue 5.94 million, expenditures 7.08 million. Stamps sales near 1.32 million ounces, net figures show deficits and future projections. The report covers Cunard and Collins steamers mail traffic, and large land sales with public domain totals and Indian reservations valued, urging early market disposition.
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Soule and Duke of Alba Affair Stirring Madrid Ball
Private letters describe an evening in Madrid on St Eugenie day with Duke of Alba, Mrs. Perry, and Soule junior. Soule challenged the Duke after overhearing a contemptuous remark about the American minister’s wife dress, a dispute labeled political by some. No duel had occurred by last dispatches as officials weigh honor and diplomacy.
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Great Question of the Present Congress on Nebraska
Washington correspondent of the Ledger previews the Nebraska territorial government dispute as the era's top issue. Parties split along compromise lines over slavery, with Free Soilers arguing the Missouri line applies, while compromisers seek to avoid reopening the broader sectional clash and urge prudence amid looming congressional action.
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Port of Brunswick Resolution in Senate to Study Entry Site
A Senate resolution introduced by Mr Dawnon directs the Committee on Commerce to explore establishing a port of entry at Brunswick Georgia and to report on its expediency and viability. The measure has passed to the committee for further consideration.
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Asia Dispatch News Marks Cholera Spread and Fortified Strikes
A condensed Asia dispatch notes rapid cholera growth in Patie era and advancing hostilities at sea. Reports Madrid plans a port proclamation for the Prince Royal’s age. Hon H A Wine has wed. Soule, minister to Spain, bought property in the Ariege department.
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