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ana Mrs Mcrarland leave tne theatre together sew.

Q. State whether or not during the year 1858, MT.
| ana Mrs. Mcfarland boarded and lodged LII your
house. and II So when they came there ana how long
| they remained A. They dio 80 only Tor lew
flad 10 get rid OF her Us soon as found her OUT
| was deceived IN her.
| o. State whether or not you know what the con-
mtemperae In the use OF splrituous liquors as o
beverage during the time referred to, stating fully
| any acts or language OF his or which you hav Q
knowledges A. cannot answer any part OF the
| question; don't know more than considered her
Q. State whether or not you ever heard any
| angry or loud conversations between Mr.. McFar-
| land and his wife 2 A. never heard any.
PRETTY PICTURE OF MARRIED AMENITIES.
John D. Billings, counsellor at law, Of New York,
IN ce IAN ne maS 70
1866, aud had every opportunity OF observing his
habits; as far a. could Judge believed him TO be
strictly abstemlous end temperate; he is q man OF
strict integrity and gentleman OF refinement and
morality, OF more than ordinary culture and sucn
occupied my once his WIFE frequently called to
him, him, and they appeared to me to be very
her. her, would use the phrase my DEAR and she
would reply TO him. "my DARING" He would
frequently bring his little boy with him to the oice,
and seemed to be extremely fond OF him. In the
winter Of 1896 Mr. Mcfarland was absent from New
York city for few weeks West, on land business.
receive letters from him; on one or two occasions
she remarked that she was afraid he wor.a be
seemed much worried in relation to his safety; Mr..
Mcfarland while with me always seemed to have
eve him to be one OF the most sectionate ana care
ful OF fathers toward his children, and believe IN
my heart that he would sooner die than see one OF
his children suffer.
RICHARDSON IDENTIFIED.
Anna Burdock sworn-I reside at 2s6 Wooster
street. and was dresser at the Winter Garden In the
seasons OF 1866 and '67; knew Mr. and Mrs. McFar.
land saw man. not her husband call for her
night or TWO before the shooting; he said he came
for Miss Cushing; he was a tail man, and wore q
Kossutn hat; he came there several times.
REVERSE OF OLD CUSTOMS.
havA
on several occasions found Mr.. Mcfarland at home
taxing care OF his children during the absence OF
mesticated man, and very much Interested
IN his family; remember on one occasion TO have
without ner husband; Ileit early and went to Mr.
his children; have known Mrs. Mcfarland to attend
parties without her husband.
AMORoUS FAMILIARITIES.
Thomas Culhane, police officer, 1l1th street. be.
tween Second and Third avenues, sworn-I saw Mrs.
Mcfarland come into the Mercer street station house
the night Richardson was shot and inquire how
he was; asked her II Mcfarland was her husband
and she said. "he was once my husband, but is not
now;" she then wanted to see Mr.. Richardson's; she
went to go into the back room where he was, but
the sergeant stopped her and asked her to sit down.
as richardson was stripped for examination; she
waited ll the doctor got through and then went In;
She stopped until brought carriage and took bolh
Of them away to u Amity street; sne there got out
OF the coach, went In ana brought out some clothes
to bring; he took drink ana she said "will take
little OF tr' He replied, Eyes, so as to keep your
drove to No. 8 West Washington place. Mr.. SIN
clair's house, where they got out and went In:
z; state all tnat was said or done by Mrs McFar-
from the station house on the night referred 10 to
the place where she remained for the night A. In
addition TO whstI have already stated further state
that Mrs. Mcfarland in the carriage in my presence,
placed her hands on Richardson's thighs and was
very loving towards him.
WORD OR TWO OF CHARACTER
Mary Gates, LOO West Thirty six tn street. sworn-I
nave known Mr.. and Mrs. Mcfarland about two
comported as gentleman towards her; always
thought him very devoted to his wife and children;
he frequently took care CT his children LII his wiIe's
absence.
THE LOVERS LETTER CARRIER.
Joseph H1rsch, 3S7 Seventh avenue sworn-1 have
known Albert ID. Richardson about Six months; |
carried letters from MIR. Richardson to Mrs. McFar-
was living wnen first carried letters but think 1t
was IN Macdougal and Anity streets.
pa aIa y0d ar sa SoW AMY T. her a
twice in Macdougal street.
to Mr.. richardson, and II so now manyP A. i did,
some; don't recollect how many; Mrs. Mcfarland
lived at that time, think. IN Macdougai street.
Q. Did you carry any letters from Mr.. Richardson
to Mr. Sinclairs mouse for Mrs. McFarand2 A. l
took two or three letters, as near recollect.
q State whether or not you ever took care Of or
went anywhere with the boy Percy McFarlandP A.
Twas sent down town with Percy Mcfarland by
Mrs. Mcfarland, she having asked PERMISSION to do
DOCTORS EVIDENCE.
Lanes Morgan pIaesstng hsst Payscian Is Amt
Mcfarland ut the station house. in Mercer street. at
aoout eleven O'Clock on the evening OF the 18th OF
March, 1867; saw the lady IN the private room
with him; she left at my request; she standing
near him, exhibiting great solicltude for him; ne
and pronounced upon his wound ana recommended
his being sent to his residence he then dressed him
self again, having undresSed for me to examine the
wound, and then Mrs. Mcfarland returned 20 the
room and both consulted together as to where Ricn.
aTdsSn should 60 ne decided to 60 to No. West
and go TO No. Washington place with my partner,
DR.. G. E. sussdorl to remove the ball, and wnen we
arrived at No. 1 found Nj. Richardson and Mrs.
Mcfarland both there.
MRS. sINCLAIR's SISTER rEsrrFrEs.
Luthara T. Perry, Of New York. sworn-Is sis-
ter OF Mrs. Sinclair. and was at MIR. Snclair's
residence In the winter Of 1865 and 1897. and in
January met Mr.. Richardson there; Mrs. Mcfarland
came to the house with her boy Percy. and was met
there by Richardson; Mr.. Mcfarland came to the
house and asked for his wife, and met him In the
parlor and told him that he could not see her;
Mcfarland also asked for his ooy 1'Ats tue sO; s;
told Mcfarland tnat he could not know where
the child was; Mrs. Mcfarland stayed at Mr.. SIN
ieis that she was going to live In The house Whsre
Richardson had rooms; Mrs. Mcfarland returned to
Mr. snclair's from that house after few days, and
was there the night Mr. Richardson was shot; Mr.
Richardson was brought TO the house and Mrs. Nc
Fariand remained there during his confinement by
bus wound; he occupied back room and Mrs.
Mcfarland from: room on the same floor; con-
sider Mrs. Mcfarland Q competent person to have
dedly ladylIke ana correct.
MFARLASD's HOME.
Phoebe Robertson sworn-I reside at SO Amity
street, New York; Mr.. aud Mrs. Mcfarland boarded
with me about three weeks IN January, 1857; there
were two children, both boys; Mr.. Mcfarland al
ways seemed Kind, genllemanly and afecuonate to
his wife and children; the oldest boy was left by
Mrs. Mcfarland q great deal and was with Mr. Nc
Farland more than with her; Mira. Mcfarland spent
some OF her evenings away from her family; never
saw Mr.. Mcfarland under the influence or inloxl-
eating liquors.
M'FARLAN DIS CHARACTER.
Joseph 7. Sanger, Bworn-I live aI Yonkers, West
chester county and do business 45 Liberty street.
New York. have known Mr.. Mcfarland Familiarity for
about eight years; have never known him to IN
toxicatng liquors as beverage: never saw him
under the influence or liquor; his reputation has
always been first rate as a gentleman OF integrity
and morality; Mr. Mcfarland frequently SPOKE Of
his wife In exalted terms; ne seemed perfectly de.
voted to her and his children and have known MIN