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These allowances are samples merely Of
scale which oomprehcnds all callings and all
ranks of society, and which is based on the
value TO the witness of his time and his
ability TO earn money. The spirit Of
the rule may be fully appreciated
from the allowance of extra expenses made
10 witnesses whose age or infrmties obligc
them TO take nurses with them to the place
of trial, or to travel by private conveyance
IL they arc unable to endure the journey by
public conveyance. So, if a woman having
an infant is obliged to take il with her to the
place Of trial, or if she is obliged to take with
her her haby's nurse, the taxing officers allow
her the reasonable expenses of both child and
nurse, and they enter into the costs Of the
suit.
This rule should be adopted in this country,
in both criminal and civil cases. The allow
ances to all witnesses should be large enough
to compensate them for the interruption of
their business TO experts it should bear a
reasonable proportion TO the cost of their
education, or the value Of their peculiar
knowledge. Then it should by statute be
made a felony to accept money from either
side in trial, rs an inducemcnt TO testify
or as a reward for evidence.
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The Herald reports that out of twenty. one

The Herald reports that out Of tweuty-one
newly elected Assistant Aldermen twelve are
Catholics. This is said in order 10 make Irish
men believe that Tammauy is their friend be-
cause few Irish gentlemen are raised TO the Dig
nifty ofAssistant Alderman. position of no honor
and very little profit But when did Catholic
lrishman ever attain any place of power or Inn
portance in this State, or which would confer any
credit upon the Irish racer We never have had
an freshman for Governor or Mayor. II the Tam
many managers should nominate FRAScs KKRSAS
or CHARLES 0'CoxoR for Governor, aud THOMAS
A. LrDwIru or joins KELLY for Mayor, II would
nationality.
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The Tribune on Friday display Cd n consd
cradle array of extracts from the country press
advocating that view of the McFARLAxD case
to which the free-love element in that journal so
zealously and devotedly adheres. Tho wide
diffusion Of immoral principles which these ex-
tracts exhibits shocking; but what is most re.
markable is the suddenness with which the free
lovers Of the Tribune take advantage of Mr.. GREE-
LKr's absence to bring it more effectively over
to the promotion of their pernicious doctrines.
The editor Of the Tribune while Mr.. GREELEr
is away is Mr.. WuIrELAw REID.
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The Portuguese have peculiar knack for
getting rid Of an obnoxious administration. Led
by aman ninety years old, they call with num-
Der Of armed soldiers upon the ministers, turn
them out Of Office at the point Of the bayonet,
and the King charges the successful insurgents
with the care Of forming new ministry. What
would Fish and RoBEsoS say if Gov. SEWARD and
Mr.. GIDEON WELLRs were TO pounce upon them
with posse Of men, capture them, and then be in
stalled in their Offices by Gen. GRANT, Happily,
such things can't be done under our form of
government. Nobody is allowed 10 take the law
into his own hands; and 1t is only in semi-civiized
countries that mob law can thus prevail. Free
institutions thus have their suTerings as well as
their blessings; and who, in looking upon the
vagarics Of Fish and BoDEsoS would not secretly
pray for half an hour of SALDAsnA, if such a
prayer were compatible with law and orderi But
after all, our way is better, 1t is more wholesome
to submit TO Fish and BoBEsoS for u while
longer, than to take the risks Of a riot, such as
has revolutionized the government Of Portugal.
Any way, the King Of Portugal is a very poor
stick indeed
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The venerable DR.. SPRAGUE has withdrawn
from the pastoral charge Of the Second Presby-
terrain Church in Albany, and has gone to live in
Flushing. In brief note TO lis friends, pub
lished in the Albany papers, he regrets his ina
bilty to call upon them all personally to bid them
farewell. DR.. SPRACuE is scventy-fye years
old, and has been connected for forty.one years
with the congregation from which he has now sep
arated. There have been men with broader
spheres Of usefulness than he but few have ever
improved their opportunities of serving their fell
lows more effectively or more wisely We have
known more brilliant and attractive preachers,
but none more genial, more sincere, more
faithful or more truly Christian. His labors as
an author have been equally ihcessant and sue
cessful with his abor as pastor His greatest
work. the "Annals Of the American Pulpit" is a
monument ofindustry, judgment, and perfect fir
ness toward every denomination Of Christians. We
cordially wish for this venerable and excellent
man in his retirement all that felicity which be-
longs to tho honored decline Of IN industrious,
upright, aud unselAsh life.
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The Floral Tribute to the Nations Dead.
Memorial services q and Army OF tue Eepublc.
neror4uon Day, May 81, l,i0

Decoration Day May 81 $50.
FOR our Country tncn,fOr our Comrades now"
The annual ceremonies Of decorating the graves
OF the Union soldiers aud sailors VINO died during
the late rebellion Will take place at Cypress Hills
Cemetery on Monday May -, 1870. All friends in
any way Interested in keeping sacred the memories
OF those who upon land and sea gave their lives for
TO unite with Us
Floral contributions arc earnestly solicited from
the various schools and churches. and from the
ci2cns In general; they may he forwarded to the
Headquarters OF tho Memorial Executive Committee,
New York Division, 81 Union squire, on the 2sth,
Finance Committee: Alfred pleasonton 80 Cedar
street Franz SgCl, MoTisauia, Mcsto hester county
George r. Hopper, New York Post once; H. A.
Connolly, 2G9 Blocker street; VIM. Hudson Law.
renee, United States Pension Agent corner Ex.
change place and Hanover street; Joseph q. Pnck-
ney, - seventh street Charles Lompsey - Broome
street Edward G.Vanderpoe', t8 Macdlugul street
John 4; Meek, Custom House Henry Maycit, Chair
man, 50 Cedar street.
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Hired Witncsaos.

IL Ia said that one Of the witnesses in the
MCFARLAND trial, an expert, received fifteen
hundred dollars for his testimony. Patent
lawyers and suitors in the United States Dis.
trict and Circuit Courts are familiar with
the fact that experts in mechanics and me
chanical and chemical processes. when called
rs witnesses in patent cases, invariably re-
co.ve fees which in part represent the value
of their knowledge, and in part the worth of
their time. The customary fec of these ex.
ports ia fifty dollars day.
We do not Ike the system which make
the payment Of compensation to W theses N
trial at law todcpenI on arrangement with
party to the suit. 1t is not possible to
wholly AVOID tho relation Of hired TO hirer
whom witness receives money from prisoner
or prosecution, from plaintiff or defendant,
TO testify TO the truth of certain controyerted
facts. Inevitably he will lean to tho side
from which he receives pay. He gets bon
eft from that side, and II is not in human
nature to damage it with the whole of the
truth that is in him, If he has to testify against
It, nor is 1t in human nature to hold between
The opposing sides just and even scales o.
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A bill was passed in the House of Repre-.
scntatves on Saturday last authorizing the Sec
rotary of State TO have the remains Of the late
WILLIAM SrEADNAS, formerly Consul at Santiago
de Cuba, brought TO the United States for inter
ment. The successor Of Mr.. SrEADxAS, Mr.. A.
Z. PnnLIPs, deserves thanks for saving the
country from similar expenditure. But if the
policy Of Mr. FIsn should last much longer. and
our representatives in Cuba should do their duty,
there will be good many more dead Consuls to
bring home before the war is ended.
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An Old Story.

The following is an old story, but an ex-
ceedingly good one, and timely:
There was once an individual named SAM
SON HARDnEAD, whose ideas of honesty were
very loose but who managed to keep out Of
the hands of the constable and TO be toler.
ated TO some extent among respectable
people. One night SAMSON came home in a
state Of furious excitement. TO the great
aston.shment of his wife, he rushed into the
house foaming with passion, boxed all the
children's ears, upset the furniture, kicked
the dog, threw the cat out of the window,
smashed his knucklos against the wall, tore
his hair and gnashed his teeth, presenting n
pitiable exhibition Of impotent and unavail-
ing rage. Then he sat himself down In tho
corner and fell TO cursing.
When he had somewhat relieved his mind
by these cxtravagnnt proceedings his wife,
who had watched his movements in great
amalcmcnt and anxiety, timidly approached
him and inquired what had happened to pro
woke him TO such violent and unsccmly
wrath.
"What has hnrpenedf 2" shouted SAMSON,
jumping up and pacing the room with enor.
nous strides "I'll tell you what has hap
pcncd. Down at JOE GREENS grocery to-
night, Col SnARKEY called me thief Yes,
called me thief before the whole crowd of
EN-"
"Never mind that, DEAR" responded his
wife soothingly =" you know he can't prove
It."
"Thc devil take it % cried SAMSON, bclcli-
ing out another volley of curses" the devil
take IT all, he did prove it, and that's UhdtS
The tnaitlr"
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The Express is unable to understand the
pcrsistency of TINS Sun in illuminating the
treachery and dishonesty of Mr.. ]. c. d. DAVIS
toward the Erie Railway Company, of which he
was Director, and which he betrayed for bride
Of sixty thousand dollars. What most people are
much more unable TO understand is the persist
ency Of Gen. GRANT in keeping in Office. near his
own person, a man against whom the Legislature
of Massachusetts, has made and proved charges
so disgracelul
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The Nineteenth street Gang Again.

While Terence Fitzpatrick, Of 194 Seventh ave-
nue., was standing in Nineteenth street. between
Seventh and Eighth avenues, at about o'clock on
Sunday morning, he was suddenly surrounded BY
several Of the Nineteenth street gang. who abused
and pushed him violently. One Of the gang James
Burke. said to be q brother OF Burke the rioter,
snatcbed Fitzpatrick watch and chain. and ran
away. But he was captured, and Justice Shandley
committed him In default OF 81 900 bail, notwith-
standing Fitzpatrick said that his watch and chain
had been returned TO him AFTER the robbery.
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State Mommopathle A-,lum ror rhc In.nnc

A meeting vi the officers of the State Homno.
pathic Asylum for tle Insane was .hed ON saturday
last at MddlctCwn, IN Orange count, for tlemrpose
Of fixing the site Tor the buildings Tho President NJ
the Board, Robert H. Burdell Esq. the Vice Prcsl.
Dt. Geo, +, Foote, AMI number OF the Trustees
were present. II MAS conceded by an that the Vi.
clnity OF the beautiful, prosperous an rapidly grow
inE city of Nj ldIotuwn ussesso. udNanl,rs Tor An
institution Of the kinl trouoscd un.ul assod by
those of any other locality In the STATE. Several
eligible tracts of land have been place ut tie dis
poSal ol the Board, but the absence Of precise in
formation concerning the supny of water, and one or
l~o other material pons' pr vented the making Of a
definite choica-
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ManacIiua the Higawaymen.

Mr.. James w. Mccullough, President Of tho
Hackensack Mutual Protection Association, Is Q
fortyhorse power terror to evil doors in his neigh-
borliood he recently arrested burglar on the
highway, ard after manaclin- him, took him TO his
own bedroom, where he chained him down for the
nght On the following day he handed his victim
over 10 the Sheriff. On another occasion he over
hauled midnight marauder, and tying him to his
sirrups made him trot IN double quicx time to tue
Hackensack jail.
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Tho Proridcnec Journal publishes n cor
respondence from Athens stating that the Ameri-
can Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
tnry in thatcity proIered his services to negotiate
with the brgands for the release oftherprisoners,
upon the ground that Americans are more popu-
lar among brigands than either the Greek Gov
ernment or the English Legationl The
offer Of His Ercellency was respectfully
declined by King GEonoE, and IL is somewhat
doubtful whether Americans will feel particularly
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The weakness of the Republican party in

The weakness Of the Republican party in
this city Is strikingy displayed by the fact, that
when one of the prominent candidates on their
Aldermanic ticket In las Tuesdays election,
came to offer his own vote on that day, II was
found that his name was not on the registry. An
inquiry into the cause Of hs omission revealed
the fact that the gentlemen was not aware Of the
necessity of registering his vote, not having
voted for the last three years II this is the sort
of timber the Republican, have TO take for can
didates, no wonder they fail Of success.
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The manner in which the English press
receive the victory of the sappho and the defeat
Of the Cambria is another proof of what we said
some weeks ago, namely, that the sporting cry
among the English now is, "May the best Eng
lishman win" II used to be, "May the best
man win" But things are changed, and John
Bull Is getting demoralized,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-23

The steamer Providence struck on Bishops
Ledge on Saturday night during dense fog. She
left Fall River on time, and had run her time up,
and was just slowing down when she struck. She
passed over the ledge without stopping Those
who were In the lower cabins were somewhat
startled by the shock. A the vessel did not leak
and there were apparent signs OF injury, she pro-
ceeded On arrival here yesterday, she landed her
passengers, and went over TO the Erie BAsn Dry
Dock.
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LIFE IN THE METROPOLIS.
DASHEs HERE AND THERE BY Tim
SUNS REPORTERS.
The newwsr Of Raccs-The Irisbmcu Retail
iating upon the Germans.

The newwsr Of Races-The Irishmeu Retail
iatinR upon the Germans.
On Saturday evening, meeting OF the Irish prop
erty holders In the Seventeenth Ward representing
three million dollars met In private session in
tile house Of Of the most influential Irishmcn Of
the ward to take some action in relation to the
Germans resolution not to let their houses to irish
men. One Of the gentlemen said he had no desire
to raise feud in the ward on the ground OF nation.
atty, but lives necessary that they should protect,
themselves against any hostile combination They
had bought and paid Tor their property, and the
deeds were recorded In the names Of Irshmen II,
therefore offered resolution. when was adopted
that none OF those assembled at that meeting would
either let sell their property to Germans 80 that
Irish citizens should still be able to find homes in
the Seventeenth Ward. The meeting also resolved
TO keep firm TO Democratic interests, aud organize
To carry the Democratic ticket next fall A COM
mttee was appointed TO maze arrangements for Q
mass meeting Of Irish property holders.
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The Latest Ingenuity in swindlina.

Charles Middleworth was taken before Justice
shandey on Saturday on charge OF carpet steal
ing. His mode Of getting the carpets into his pos
session was TO first ascertain the names OF persons
who had left Instructions with carpet firms TO have
their carpets cleaned, and next TO call and get the
carpets. representing that he had been sent by the
firm. He had several confederates, and many house
keepers had been duped.
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correspondent inquiries whether the lecture
and distribution OF crzes in aid OF the sunerin: wo-
men and Children In Cuba, to take place at the
Academy o' Music In Brooklyn, is genuine thing or
not We .nswer that It is genuine. The prizes
have been given for the purpose by patriotic Cuban
ladies'. The need Of the sufferers in Cuba is great.
Let us literally do all we can to relieve 1t.
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A New ncbrew Charity.

Yesterday morning a large number Of wealthy
ladies gathered at 2i5 West Seventeenth street. to
open nome for aged Jewish Of respectfully
residents for ten years In this country. Tho houss
IL an unassumins two story brick building, hand
somely furnished.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-23
The Men who were Disfranchi.cd.

Alta meeting of the williamsburgh Tailors
Union No. . on Saturday evening, the discussion
turned on the late election. when Ave members de-
clared that they were driven away from tue polls
la the Sixteenth Ward because they refused to vote
the Democratic ticket.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-23

Hattered by their supposed popularity among the
highwsymen Of Attica. The American Minister,
II is stated in the same correspondence, also sent
a Telegram 70 the United States to report that
there were no Americans among the csptives !
but IL the brigands arc so sweet upon our country
men, where would have been tho harm if they
had captured some Of them' Our Envoy is, no
doubt, a well-intcntioned, kind hearted man, and
he probably sincerity believed that his interces-
sion would have worked wonders with the Mara
tbon bandits, and constituted one of the marvels
of diplomacy. Who can hthom the mysteries of
that art9 Unsophisticated people may contend
that American Ministers are not accredited TO
brigands, and have no business to open ncgotia-
tons with them; but such people had better
stand aside, hold their tongues, and pay their
taxes
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-23

The Hon w. d. KELLEY of Pennsylvania
contradcts the report that he is in favor of con-
tiuuing the income tax On the contrary, he is
in favor Of abolishing it, as are the majority of
the American people. Mr.. KELLEY is wise and
wcll-informed statesman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-23

The Hon. A. o'HALL makes in his Leader
the worst attack upon TnE Sun which he can
imagine. He calls it Republican organ We
admit the force Of the epithet u u Oere 6ut true
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-05-23

A ccmpositor employed by the New York o.
Common Council Printing Company. familiAriy
known "a Larry" boasts that he voted tho Demo-
cratic ticket 10 times last Tuesday.
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The sun In Europe and in the Country.

Readers Of TINS Sun going to the country or to
Europe may receive their favorite paper by mail for
any period desired. at the rate of 30 cents month
by sending th,r names an criptons to our pub
lcstion Office. When tho paper is to be sent to
Eurote, the postage must be added to the subserip
ton.
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aggregate daily circulation last wcek,
1000. Aperdge daily circulation dur
ing he reek, IO2,i33. Daily acreage dur
fng the pr5p,ous week, ending Nay IA,
IUy c5O.
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JAY GOULD.
JANIS FISK.


Money deposited now In the Mutual Benefit
Savings Bank SUN buhdng viii draw Interest nom
Jane l.-Adn
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An Example for New York Bankers before
Congressional Committees What Prince
Erie does with his Fees
OFFICE EHtE RAILWAY COMPANY,
NEw IORK Feb 81 lS.O

PGEsIDEST's OFFICE ERIE RAILWAY COMPANY,
NEW lORK, Feb. 81 $50
w. q. Ordip1v, FsQ., SergeQHt-G at arms, House of
Representatives., Washington d. q.
DEAR SIR: We are this day IN receipt Of blank
forms, to be signed by us and returned to YOU an
ackI Ow ledgment Of having each been paid by the
Ccrk Of the House OF Representatives the sum of
nny-one dollars for attendance witnesses before
Committee oil the House. We return the blanks
herewith receiptcd, and would feel OBLIGED il you
would kindly dispose Of the amount in question In
such manner as In your Jud smGnt will al TO tie
comfort of the poor people In your District or In
such other charitable manner as the instincts Of your
Leart may suggest. Respectfully you're,
JAY GOULD.
JAMES FISK, Jr.
FORFY.FmsT CoNGKEss u. s..
WAsnlNGTOE, ~, G., NAV 20, 1870. (
Mrs, O. Y Morris, Washington, y C.
MADAM: In compliance with a letter received
from Messrs. Jav Gould and james Fisk Jr. a c lpy
Of which Ia enclosed herewith, | have drawn the
amount due them TOR attendance ms witnesses before
Committee OF the House Of Representatives, and
In view Of the fact that one OF the donors las re-
Gently entered the military service have decided to
hand the amount Sl02, oyS 20 you tor the beu.
eht OF the soldiers orphans under your CHARGE
VIII you please acknowledge the recent of the
Same by letter to Messrs Gould and Fisk, New YORK
city, and oDlige your obedent servant,
N, q. oRDwAY.
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Biue-Fishina Excellent In the Grcnt South

Bluc-fshng in the Great South Bay Of Long
Island Is very good just The fish large and
fat, and bite remarkably well. Tho South side
Railroad OF Long Island will take sportsmen direct
to the spot
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amuscmrnts To-day.
Academy or husic-PoiIo.
D Goth. rhcatre-F1 ". ooo,a
ryart's Minstreis-shoo ny.
D a cursions-Ere Rslwsy.
18th Avenue Thcatre-FrouFr,u.
Trench Thcatrc-fe,h,sr. The Cor,e,n Pro,hsr,.
trnnd Opera House -T~sivs Tsnrt,u,na
Kelly a Icons MInstrcI., 40 Broadway.
Nibio's Garden Lydia Thompson Troup,.
Olympic Thcatre-Th Pair One with Blonde Wig
Tammany- Pearl u ToAav.
The Ecach Pneumatic Tunncl-op,u 70 Visitors
The uy drRnth- cpoa-iiP Broadway.
siiaek's- The Rect nay, anil T. he Jslon'.
" ssd's Mu.cum Thy wthc, Of New fort.
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On the 4th of March last, in ample time to
preserve the honor Of our dag, Tns Sun, foresee-
ing the probable result OF fearless oct of one Of
our representatives in Cuba, wrote as follows:
"w We again urge upon Mr.. Fish tho imperious neccs.
sity Of Immediately sending 20 Santiago de Cuba a
United states man'otwar for the protection Of Mr. A.
y. PHILLIPS, United states Consul at that port.
Two more Americans have lately been judicially
murdered IN pross violation of the promise exacted
by Admiral Hon. THIS Mr.. PmiLLIPs has dared
to report
AZ soon as the news Of This courageous act reaches
the volunteers, his lie will probably be taken.-
The advice Of Tue Sun was not taken, Mr..
PmLuPs was obliged to ny for his life, and our
flag was grossly nsultcd. But the people Of
America know to whom Il is indebted for this
still unsatisfied outrage and by whom il might
have been avoided.
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The daily circulation Of THE SUN during
Tie last ucek, uhiA ended on Saturday,
May 81, uds as follotcs:
Monday or, 900 Thursday ...... 10 400
fucsday.,,,..f 800 Friday. ........... 400
Wednesday 4 on, a 90 urday......,,, ID $500