The Daily News Batavia, Genesee County, New York State October 12-1883 POSTAL RATES NINETY YEARS AGO. Now that the two-cent postage law has gone into effect, the following provisions of the first law of congress on the subject will be read with interest: Feb. 20, 1792, was the date of the first act fixing rates of postage on domestic letters, and established the following rates, to take effect June 1, 1792: Act, Feb. 20, 1792, section 9, by land: For every single letter not exceeding 30 miles, 6 cents. " over 30 miles and not exceeding 60 miles, 8 cents. " 60 miles " 100 miles, 10 cents. " 100 miles " 150 miles, 12 1/2 cents. " 150 miles " 200 miles, 15 cents. " 200 miles " 250 miles, 17 cents. " 250 miles " 350 miles, 20 cents. " 350 miles " 450 miles, 22 cents. " over 450 miles, 25 cents. For every double letter, double the said rates. For every triple letter, triple the said rates. For every packet weighing once ounce avoirdupois, to pay at the rate of four single letters for each ounce, and in that proportion for any greater weight. + + Mrs. J.H. REED, 481 Main St., Buffalo, N.Y. Fine Hair Goods. Elegant Waves a Specialty Ladies' and Gents' Wigs. First-Class Goods Only. Send Postal card for Catalogue. + + DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE OFFICERS. Usually wear their badges of authority concealed under their clothing, but Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil wears its badges in the form of printed labels attached to each and every bottle, so that all may know its mission. It is given full and complete authority to arrest all aches and pains, and does its duty every time. + + Causes Astonishment. "Completely prostrated for days with indigestion and bilious fever. The effects of two bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters astonished me; visible improvement right off." Mr. Noah BATES, Elmira, N.Y. + + Peerless, Globe, and Plain chewing tobacco at the Parlor cigar store. + + Farmers, When in Batavia on business or pleasure procure your Dinner at the European Hotel Restaurant. The Lunch Counter is always well supplied and the bar is stocked with the finest Wines, Liquors, and Cigars. Ladies' Restaurant Up Stairs. No. 36 Main Street. F.A. MOREAU, Prop'rs. + + New Liquor Store. Wm. GAMBLE of the East End Brewery, In addition to his Ale and Porter Brewery, has on hand a Fine Stock Pure Wines and Liquors, especially recommended for medicinal purposes, which will be Sold at the Lowest Living Profit. A Trial Respectfully Solicited. DUFFY's Old Malt Whiskey For Sale. + + Arthur FERRIS, Dealer in Lackawanna and Pittston Coal! Which will be screened and delivered at the lowest market price. Also, Loyal sock coal for summer use. Office and yard on Center street. + + submitted by Linda C. Schmidt