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Editorial
December 2, 1853
The Belmont Chronicle, And Farmers, Mechanics And Manufacturers Advocate
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates continuing the cheap postage system introduced in July 1851 despite revenue shortfalls, criticizing alternative government expenditures and urging a thorough trial before reverting to higher rates.
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CHEAP POSTAGE.
Since the enactment of the cheap postage system in July 1851, the receipts from that source have fallen short of the expenditures to a considerable amount. In view of this it is generally supposed that the Post Master General will recommend a return to the old system of postage on papers and letters. We think the system has hardly had a thorough trial yet, and until it has that it should not be changed. Even suppose the present system is unable to support itself would not that be a better and more equitable way of depleting the Treasury than by quartering a whole standing army of official leeches on it, thereby relieving it of any symptoms of plethora! There will be great difficulty in raising the rates of postage to the former standard, and it will be the better plan to try the present system well before abandoning it.
Since the enactment of the cheap postage system in July 1851, the receipts from that source have fallen short of the expenditures to a considerable amount. In view of this it is generally supposed that the Post Master General will recommend a return to the old system of postage on papers and letters. We think the system has hardly had a thorough trial yet, and until it has that it should not be changed. Even suppose the present system is unable to support itself would not that be a better and more equitable way of depleting the Treasury than by quartering a whole standing army of official leeches on it, thereby relieving it of any symptoms of plethora! There will be great difficulty in raising the rates of postage to the former standard, and it will be the better plan to try the present system well before abandoning it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Cheap Postage
Postal Rates
Government Expenditure
Fiscal Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Post Master General
Treasury
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Support For Cheap Postage System
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Cheap Postage And Criticism Of Wasteful Spending
Key Figures
Post Master General
Treasury
Key Arguments
Cheap Postage System Enacted In July 1851 Has Revenue Shortfalls But Needs Thorough Trial
Reverting To Old Rates Unlikely Due To Public Difficulty
Better To Deplete Treasury Via Postage Than Through Unnecessary Officials
Current System Preferable To Abandoning Without Full Test