“Let the galled jade wince,
Our withers are unwrung.”
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A SPECIAL AGENT.
1. He should have a thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations of the department.
2. Apart from his special duties, he is to report and make known to the department any unnecessary expenditure on the part of those who have control of the mails, and at the same time report where there is any deficiency of agents, &c.
3. He is intrusted with keys to the several mail-locks in use, and is, by virtue of his commission, authorized to open and examine the mails whenever and wherever.
4. He is also empowered to enter and examine any post-office which, in his judgment, may lead to the success of his investigations.
5. He should, when travelling, attract as little attention as possible, and conceal his official character from observation as much as possible.
6. He must make himself acquainted with mail-routes, and their connection with the office of a special agent.