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when the post-chaise was empty, rode on a bar placed 

 between the two front C springs, from where he drove 

 the horses ; his feet rested on the board used for sup- 

 porting the travellers' luggage. 



A writer says that there were two gentlemen, 

 Colonel Sibthorp and Sir John Sebright, who, even 

 when railways were established, never would travel in a 

 railway carriage, but continued to post along the road 

 until the day of their death. 



Post-horse proprietors lost considerably by the in- 

 troduction of the railroad, but not, perhaps, so much as 

 coach proprietors, as the post-chaises were still of some 

 use for short journeys or for private use ; but the large 

 number of coaches that existed were of no use, except 

 for firewood, as it is not every one who is disposed to 

 drive four horses merely for amusement, even if they 

 can afford to do so. 



Mr. Harris gives the rules and regulations that 

 were in force in the stable-yard of a large posting 

 establishment. They were as follows : 



Rules and Regulations of this Yard. 



1. Every man shall conduct himself properly. No 

 swearing or quarrelling allowed. 



2. That no one shall have a naked candle in his 

 stable, sconces being provided. 



3. That each shall be answerable for his own 

 windows, and when he leaves his situation to pay all 

 breakages. 



4. That no one shall encourage strangers on the 

 premises. 



5. That when straw or corn comes in each shall 



