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MAIL DEPARTMENT. 



have a great influence in the adjustment of this 

 matter. 



Mail Department. 



The first introduction of steam navigation to 

 these countries^ will not only be a difficulty but 

 an expensive operation ; therefore, every branch 

 connected with commerce, should be made tri- 

 butary to its support. The influence of steam 

 navigation on this department, by establishing a 

 regular and rapid intercourse, will be of primary 

 importance to every state within its limits. To 

 commerce the benefits will be incalculable ; and, 

 in a moral and political point of view, it is 

 of the highest interest. A low tariff" of postages 

 in every country is very desirable, and all who 

 are conversant with South American habits and 

 customs, will admit that here it is indispensable. 

 Under this system, the increase of correspond- 

 ence will be immense, and the pecuniary result 

 will far exceed the estimates. Moreover, it 

 facilitates the views of the company, as it will 

 increase social intercourse. The governments 

 of the several states interested, will be ready to 

 adopt the most liberal measures to sustain this 

 object, and will enter into a speedy co-operation 

 to effect it. The plan suggested is also the 

 only one which would secure all the corre- 

 spondence to the mail. 



