The Sun.
London, England, 1870-05-03 00:00:00

NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.

The Waterford Mail, writing with reference to the
interview of the President and Vice-Presidents of the
Provincial Newspaper Society with the Postmaster-
General, calls attention to the obvious unfairness of the
proposed system of the newspaper postage ; it
shews that the increase from four to six
ounces affects only two papers in the United Kingdon,
to one of which—the Times—the Chancellor of the
Exchequer was a contributor. It shews that the reduc-
tion, while saving the mass of newspapers only a half-
penny, will save the Times a penny per copy; and points
out that the Times, which now allows the newsvendors a
commission of three farthings a copy, can send their
papers direct to their subscribers through the Post-office
for a halfpenny per copy, thus presenting it with a bonus
of twelve thousand pounds a year. It shews by contrast
that other penny papers, three of which are of
equal value with one copy of the Times and of less weight,
must, even if made up in one parcel, pay the Post Office
three halfpence, and dwells upon the obvious unfairness
of the system.

Miss Saunders, a lady of 30, who threw herself from
her bedroom window, at Bristol, has, a local paper states,
miraculously escaped without broken bones or serious
injury, The health of her mind has, it is said, been much
shaken of late by the death of a near relative.
His Royal Highness the Field-Marshal Com-
manding-in-Chief has resumed his duties at the Horse
Guards after a prolonged tour of inspection of the Western
and Southern Districts, His Royal Highness has re-
turned extremely satisfied with the state of the discipline
and effieiency of those two districts.

- Worcester Proprietary College is a peculiar insti-
tution—the only existing specimen of its kind. There
are many industrial schools for the indigent blind, but
Worcester College is a public school for the blind sons of
gentlemen—a place where they may be even prepared for
the Universities.

The amount of paper used by the Imperial printing
office and by the Emperor's printer, M. Henri Plon, for
printing the different proclamations and the voting cards
bearin? the word " Oui," is estimated at 20,000 reams,
each ream having cost 12f. 50c., which gives a total of
25,000 f.. or £lO.OOO.

IL magistrate residing near Skibbereen has recently,
received a warning from America of an intended out-
break in that town, and of the concealment of large
quantities of arms. Numbers of Fenian leaders are said
to be proceeding to London and other parts of Eng-
land.

CANADA.—Accounts from Ontario state that the
expedition to Red River will number 10000 picked men
and 2,000 loyal militia. On the fifteenth of A ril a fire
broke out in a new building at the rear of the House of
Commons, but no great damage was done. The detectives
are on the track of persons who are suspected of setting
the building on fire. The new fractional currency has
been put in circulation. American silver is to be received
on Government account at 5 per cent discount up to the
25th of April, after which the discount will be kt per eta%)

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS-MONDAY.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.
MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASEDER WIFE'S
SIST.

Lord HOUGHTON moved for a copy of correspondence
between the colonies and the Imperial Government with
respect to the legalization of the marriage with a de-
• ceased wife's sister.