§ Mr. LINFIELDasked the Postmaster-General whether any discrimination is exercised by the American authorities in the conveyance of mails to this country, and whether, the most expeditious means are always adopted?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI understand that it is the practice of the United States Post Office to give preference to American ships, except when this course would involve serious delay. As vessels faster than the American ships are sometimes available, it follows that the most expeditious means of conveyance is not always used. The matter is, of course, one for the decision of the United States Post Office.