13 JANUARY 1838, Page 8

The frequent representations made to the Postmaster. General the Earl

of Lichfield of the abstraction of newspapers from their enve- lopes during their transit, has induced his Lordship to issue an order, permitting the name and address of the party to whom it is directed to be " written on the paper itself" as well its on the wrapper. This will afford a guarantee in case of the wrapper being defaced or accidentally torn off.

Mr. Rowland Hill has commenced the publication of a series of let. tens to Lord Lichfield, in explanation and defence of his plun of Post- office Reform. Mr. Hill is quite right to keep public attontion alive on this subject.