POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT TOWNSHIPS.
Windsor, Ill.
Is there any difference between political and “government” townships? If so, what is it?
A Subscriber.
Answer.—1. A full township, according to the United States Government land survey, is six miles square and contains thirty-six sections. This is often called a “Congressional township,” sometimes a “government township.” Along the borders of large lakes and navigable rivers, and particularly next to State boundaries, fractional Congressional townships are common. For purposes of township government, fractional townships are in many cases united with adjoining townships, or two full townships may be joined under one town organization. In other cases three or more Congressional townships organize under one or two political town governments, according to the convenience and wishes of a majority of the inhabitants. 2. For an explanation of the United States Government Land Survey, including definition of base lines, ranges, and names and location of all the principal meridians, see Our Curiosity Shop of last year.
INTRODUCTION OF POSTAGE STAMPS.
Hortonville, Wis.
When were postage stamps first used, and by what Nation?