It is only necessary to give this section of the postal law to show its inconsistency and the necessity of its repeal (Section 131, Printed Regulations, 1859):—
“Bonâ fide subscribers to weekly newspapers can receive the same free of postage, if they reside in the county in which the paper is printed and published, even if the office to which the paper is sent is without the county, provided it is the office at which they regularly receive their mail-matter.”
In justice, however, to many publishers, who look upon the law as too liberal, they disdain taking advantage of it.[52]
POSTAGE ON TRANSIENT PRINTED MATTER.
| Books not over 4 ounces in weight, to one address | 4 cts. |
| ” over 4 ounces and not over 8 ounces | 8 ” |
| ” over 8 ounces and not over 12 ounces | 12 ” |
| ” over 12 ounces and not over 16 ounces | 16 ” |
| Circulars not exceeding three in number, to one address | 2 ” |
| ” over three and not over six | 4 ” |
| ” over six and not over nine | 6 ” |
| ” over nine and not exceeding twelve | 8 ” |
Persons anxious to possess a general knowledge of the post-office laws, rules, and regulations are referred to “Appleton’s United States Postal Guide,” published quarterly, by the authority of the postmaster-general, New York. It contains the chief regulations of the post-office, and a complete list of post-offices throughout the United States, &c. The following accompanies each number:—
“Washington, D.C., ——, 1865.
“This volume has been prepared with my sanction, and is an authorized medium of information between the post-office department and the public.”
“Postmaster-General.