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Editorial
January 7, 1792
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Editorial opposes a 50% postage increase on newspapers sent over 100 miles, arguing it unfairly disadvantages southern printers, prevents distribution to the north, and that a half-cent rate would cover mail costs without added expense.
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The only reason assigned for enhancing the postage of new papers sent more than 100 miles, fifty per cent. is, that it will prevent a monopoly of the business on the part of those Printers who publish at the Seat of Government, to the injury of the Printers at the Southward, where labor and materials in that line, are dearer than at the Northward. This is one of those bad rules that will not work both ways--for if it would tend to equalize the matter at the Southward, it will entirely prevent any papers being sent to the Northward.
The half cent originally proposed as a postage on newspapers, would be found fully competent to defraying every expense. All that is to be considered with respect to the contracts for carrying the mail, is the weight---the trouble would not be increased, provided all newspapers were lodged in the post-office, as they ought to be---but it has never yet been made to appear that the newspapers might not be included in all the mail contracts, without one farthing's addition to the expense.
The half cent originally proposed as a postage on newspapers, would be found fully competent to defraying every expense. All that is to be considered with respect to the contracts for carrying the mail, is the weight---the trouble would not be increased, provided all newspapers were lodged in the post-office, as they ought to be---but it has never yet been made to appear that the newspapers might not be included in all the mail contracts, without one farthing's addition to the expense.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Newspaper Postage
Printer Monopoly
Mail Contracts
Southern Printers
Postal Rates
What entities or persons were involved?
Printers At The Seat Of Government
Printers At The Southward
Post Office
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Increased Newspaper Postage Rates
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Postage Enhancement
Key Figures
Printers At The Seat Of Government
Printers At The Southward
Post Office
Key Arguments
Enhancing Postage By 50% Aims To Prevent Northern Printers' Monopoly But Harms Southern Printers Where Costs Are Higher.
The Rule Disadvantages Northern Distribution As Well.
A Half Cent Postage Rate Suffices To Cover All Expenses.
Newspapers Add Only Weight To Mail Contracts, Not Trouble, If Properly Lodged.
Including Newspapers In Mail Contracts Requires No Additional Cost.