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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-08

SprRrrs-MYsrERIoU DoMGs.-We are informed
that haunted house has been discovered In New
portthat this institution Of venerable and gnos.y
and desthly associations is situated on Madison
street. near the Suspension BRIDGE and that it was
recently occupied by q family named Park. There
has been much sickness In the house. and very often
10 the middle Of the night strange noises have been
heard-sounds similar 70 those made by striking vi
olently with q small stick on the stove, umbiBg
and smart raps about the walls, and heavy bio vs.
on the floor while the furniture has had queer hsbi.s
Of uneasiness, jumping and tum1ling about in
frightened cut of the place by continual sickness
when residing Ia 1t, and the disturbances we have
indicated. The latest tenant was named Parks, and
there was much illness in his family, In Others
and the mysterious knockings, thumpinys, and sol
ritual prsDks generally, very much annoyed and
alarmed him. About week since Parks walked
suddenly, near midnight, and complained to his
wife that ne was dreadfuiiy tnifsty, but spiritua
premises with such sound and fury that he said
be was afraid TO 20 for . drink. His wife seems
to bave been composed OF sterner stun, as she
said TO him, In the name OF tbs devil, II you wan
. drink go and get 1.-THE devil will protect yoa
frcm the ghcsts.p At this he hesitAtea no longer
but leaped ont Of the bed and started down stairs
but be had only descended one step when he wa
precipitated headlong 70 the bottom OF the light,
he died instantly His frightened family, believing
that he had been killed Spirits kept his death
concealed, buried him a. privately a. possible,
without the knowledge OF the coroner, ana tnen neo
TO parts unknown. Only two or three persons out
side Of the family saw the corpse. One Of those
Vas AN old pedlaf woman, through whom this story
indirectly comes. There IS no doubt OF the sickli
nese OF the house, but that Is fArly accounted for
by the fact that Il built where foul swamp bad
been and that swampy, pestilent spot Ia now just
behind the place. There II no mistake about Parks
death: and that man shouli break his neck In
fsIne down stairs st night Is not mysterious
though In this Il seems to be 80 regarded and
thst The vom an "A appeal TO the devil hal any Dart
in bringing about the catastrophe, We do notsee
clearly. As - the strange noices we cannot speak
In explanation, not having heard them. Cincinnati
Commercial, July !.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-08
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Steamship Alabama, scheuck. Savannah-S l. MitchIl.
Steamship Marion, Foster, Charieston-Spoford Tiles
ton,
steamship Jamestown, Parrish, Norfok-Ludlam 4 Plss
ssnts.
Ship John Bunyan Nichols: Bic-Wash Carver Chase.
Ship Margaret, Merryman, Hramichi-J eerkins
ship orphan. Kempton, New orlesns-E Fosdck
Bark Anna, Wheeler. I.isbon--F II Whitman.
Bark Zidon. Heyt. TrlndAd-Brett, Son 4 so.
Bark Gilbert Lewis, Miramichi-W Lancaster.
Brig George OTIS Belsted, Cadix--Gudewil 4 Moor
Ens W Lawrence, Wan, st Kitts-J W Elweli Co
Big Townsend Jones Badd, AspinwaM Hitchcock Co.
Brig Addy swift, Foster st Thomas-Maitiand, Phelps
Co.
Brig Isaiah (Br), McAimsn, st john, NIB Pickard.
Brig Richmond, Coson Georgetown, SIMcc ready, NIT
x Co.
schr Baltic (Br) Prudep, Harhor 1siand-C Ackerly.
Schr Nentrosa tBr, Rober. Harbor Isand-Jos fnness
Schr Echo. Conklin, Jacksonville-C Person.
scbr henrico, Chester, Richmond-C II Person
Schr Bergen, Metee, City Point Hunter 4 Co.
Sctr Yankee Doodle Rose Alexandria-M Bedel.
Schr only Daughter Parker, b ltmore-J johnson.
Sohr SturTss, Wheeler Philadelp hs-Jss Hand.
Schr Emma Tuttie Chnnei, BostoL-R 4 L. Goodwin.
schr Cabot. Nickerson, Boston-Foster Eickerson.
Schr Granite State Rossett, Bostcn-S Lewis
schr Chief, Potter, New Haven-MAster.
Schr Bsbson. Mayo. New HAyen--Mnster.
sloop America, Burton, observation-disclosures.
Steamer Locust Point, French, Batimore-Cromwelis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-08

BrLtzs tHonl-Arr June bark Cadet, Cuiae WORK
eh sebr Nsry 49, ssysss SQfssas sth, Rnoea Bsnas,
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
WHOLE NO., 237.

FACTS ABOUT THE UNITED SrATEs.-Tbo
=, United States are composed of 80 States and o
Territories. "iiu .
Ihey contain population of 10000 600 of
"hom OF II 100000 are whites.
The extent of the sea coast is 10 OOO m;les
On Inc cae length of its ten principal rivers is
miles. - '0'O00 Square
The number of miles of Railway in onera-
Iloh is 10000, which cost 5000, 900, 900 il con-
IalhS GIi the longest railway on the globe-the
LIMOS 5l Central-which is 734 miles.
lhe annual value Of its agricultural produc-
tions is $2OO,O0O,OOO. p'0uu'-
lts most valuable production is Indian corn
which nc; yields annually 4OO,0OO,OOO bushels
Inc amount of registered and enrolled ton.
mage is 4,407OlO. '0A-
Inc amount of capital invested in manufac-
lures is $6OO,OOO,OO0. 0'"'-
$6OO,O00OOO ''"U'' -
me annual products of labor, other than
agricultural, is $5,000,000,0OO.
ne annual value of the income of their in
habltants is $I,OOO,OOO,OOO. III
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
Why should any Man Swear ?

conceive of no reason WHY he should. bu
OF ten reasons why he should not:
l. 1t is mean. A man of high moral stand
ing would almost as soon steal sheen a,
swear.
= 1t is vulgar-altogether too low for de-
cent man.
d. IL is cowardly-implying fear either Of
not being believed or obeyed.
4. 1t is ungentlemanly. A gentleman, ac.
cording to Webster, is geenteel MAXWELL.
oreu' rehned. Such n one will no more swear
than go into the street to throw mud with .
clod-hopper.
D. 1t is indecent-offensive to delicacv. ex-
tremely unfit for human ears
o. 1t is foolish. "Want of decency is want
of sense"
l. 1t is abusive. To the mind which con-
ceives the oath, to the tongue which utters it,
ana TO the person to whom it is aimed.
.. 1t is venomous-showng mans heart to
be nest of vipers, and every time he swears
one OF them sticks out his head.
y. ltis mptible-forfeiting the respect
OF all the wise and good.
lO. 1t is wicked--violating the divine law
and provoking the dispeasure of Him who will
not hold him guiltless who takes his name in
vain.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
An I" Attachment"

we nave heard good story, of which an
ALABAMA Sheriff was the hero. Court was in
session, and amid the multiplicity of business
"hich crowded upon him at term time, he stop-
pea at the door Of a beautiful widow. on the
sunny side of thirty, who, by the way, had of.
'eh bestowed melting glances upon the foresaid
sherlH lie was admitted, and the widow nm
peared; the confusion and DELIGHT which the
arrival OF her visitor occasioned set off to great
er advantage than usual the captivating charms
OF the widow NJ. Her cheeks bore the boauti-
iul blended tints of the apple blossom her Inns
'esemoled the rose buds upon which the morn.
ing dew yet fingered, and her eyes were like
qulver of Cupid. the glances of love and fem
derness with which they were filled, resembled
arrows that only wanted a beau (pardon the
pun') TO do full execution. After few COM
mon-place remarks:
Madam" said the matter-of-fact sheriff &C
have an attachment for you."
deeper blush than usual mantIed the cbaekO
Oh the fair widow; the downcast ewes. whose
glances were centered upon her beautiful foot
which, half concealed by her flowing draperv.
gently patted the floor; she with equal candor
replied;
Sir the attachment is reciprocal"
For some time the sheriff maintained an aS-
tonlshed silence at length he said
Madam, will you proceed to court :"
"Proceed to COURT" replied the lady with q
merry laugh; then shaking her head, she said
No. sir! though this is leap year, will not
take advantage of the license therein granted
10 my sex, and, therefore, greatly prefer that
you should proceed to court"
" But, madam, the justice is waiting"
" Let him wait. 1 am not disposed to hurry |
matters In SO unbecoming a manner; and, be-
Sues sir when the ceremony is performed, |
wish you to understand that | greatly prefer
munster to a justice of the peace
A light dawned upon the SheriAss brain
: Madam" said he, rising from his chair with
solemn dignity, " there is great mista ke here:
my language has been misunderstood the at.
achmen OF which | speak was issued from the
'fhce of Squire c., and commands me to brinc
'ou Instantly before him to answer contemnt
u court, In disobeying a subpoena in the case
If Smith Vs Jones !"
We drop the curtain.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
The Bride.

l looked upon the young bride, as she stood
by the side of her afianced husband, radiant
with youth, and health, and happiness, and
thought how unknown was the great future be-
fore her. Now she loves her husband better
than all else on earth, and has given herself un.
reservedly and with entire trust and confidence
inte his keeping. But will it always last?
Will nothing dim its brightness? Will they
go through life loving and beloved as now -
| shuddered as | thought; for to how many is
the wedding day but the commencement of a
misery. Too soon, alas how many COUPLES
find they are not congenial-that they are onlv
"paired not mated" And what a life of tor.
ture must follow such truth! 1t is enough
to crush the life out of the youngest and most
hopeful. 1t does crush the life out, slowly but
surely, day by day, with terrible certainty
God help all such, and give them strength to
endure!
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

olGNs'@it's a good sign to have a man on
@ ;et your once with friendly greeting: "Hsrs
is wv Two dollars to pay for my paper.'
III drs bad sign to hear man say he is too
pooi 70 'ake Paper-ten to one he carries a
Jug OF "red eye" that costs him hal doilor
It's good sign to see man doing an ,~', oc. &c
charity for his fellows. NOs q" act Oh
I.s It, bad sign to hear him boasting of it.
usa good sign to see the color of health in
1T It's bad sign to see it concentrated in his
It's good sign to see an honest man wear.
ing old clothes. 'aH wear
-; ITS bad sign to see him filling holes in his
lit It's good sign to see man wiping the per-
It's good sign to see woman dressed with
taste and neatness. ''0O "i''i
It's baa sign to see her husband sued for
her feathers, jewelry and foolery. OA ~
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

FIXED FACT IN AGRIcuLTuRE-Higb farm.
ing is not ornamental farming-it is deep plough
ing and increased manuring. This is what pa VS.
the greater profit. The analysis of soils and
crops teaches what the land needs. Who ever
heard OF crcp suffering from drouth in field
well drained and sub-soiled, say two feet deem 4
The atmosphere gives out its moisture in snb.
Solled land, and keeps the crops growing
LOOK at such land, and see the result COMPARED
with shallow blowing. Many mea have a bet
ter te farm under the one they plow than that on
the surface. Oats never lodge on land where
they can get soluble silex to make LONG straw
Ihey cannot get it in shallow plowed land
that has been long in use. Two dollars an
acre will give him plenty of soluble silex No
matter what the sub-soil is, it will be benefited
II mt IT is dry by Su6-soiling and draining, tor it
lets IN the air. 1t makes crops earlier. and
thus they escape the frost. Sandy soil though
not benefited as much as hard pan land, is still
susceptible of great improvement.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
B r e VITIE ES

WORTHY OF ADMIRATIoN.-A man full n
energy, strength and courage, walking tb,
streets uprightly and planting his foot like ont
who knows his power.
SHUN HIM.-The slanderer o1ght to be des.
Piseu ana summed as deadly pestilence by
every rlght-minded man and woman.
W sinclair painted dog, the other day,
win such perfection that, on the passa 0e of' q
sausage wagon up Broadway, he broke his
cham, and rushed down Maiden Lane as if he
mad been pursued by four piepans and police
man. F'O
0F had rather not take a. horn with Won -
said the loafer to mad bull. but the bulI insist.
cd on treating him, to two, and the loafer got
quite high. ' s0'
w AN editor who has been getting married
recently thinks it meat that his lady should
learn the music of the frying pan.
VT We overheard poor weather-bound in
ul'LEuai' u. VINO was caught In the rain, humming
to himself IN the doorway:
Twas ever thus ftom chidhood's bour.
That chilling fate has on me fell:
Ihere always comes a soaking shower.
When haint not no umberell
"Will you take something % said n teeto-
taller to his friend, while standing near a tsv.
ern. 81 don't care if do" was the renlv :
"Well," said Frank, " let's take a walk. ''
0r A lady advertises in the GLASGOW Hor-
aid that she wants a gentleman for brea kfa 81
and tea. The canibal! '''
0F Those who blow the Goals of others,
strife, may chance to have the sparks fy in
their own faces.
VF An lrishman describing the Yankee
says: "Bc dad, if he was cast awav ON a desc
late island. he'd get up in the mornin' nm, go
round sellln' maps to the inhabitants"
0ST- 1t is said that the reason wbv man vos
made after every thing else was because If be
mad been created first he would have annoved
the Almighty by endless sugg estions ofimproye-
ment. Pio'e-
w certain officer, upon being asked wbv
ne ulu not promote merit, aptly replied, " be.
cause merit did not promote me-"
VT Suspicious tailor to the suspected custo-
mel Make you a coat sir! Oh YES. sir
WIN the greatest pleasure. There, lust sta nd
IN that position, please, and look right upon the
81 sign, while take your measure" Sigp reads ui,
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

BEAUTIES OF NEWSPAPER p,p,,sy,vo r.,
Fitzgerald, senior editor of the PhiIadoInh;" U,'
Cty Item, in his last issue thus relates his ex
Perlence IN newspaper publishing -. During
! 1he hrst three years we have frequently Cone
nome OF Saturday night without money enonr oh
II IN our pocket to buy bread for our little ones
lor the ensuing Sunday. Sixteen times have
pawned our watch to get the money necessarv
10 pay our hands. In the course of tbess
SAD and stern probationary eight wears. we
nave twice been blind from over-readino and
wiring, and our eyes are seriously and perma-
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
Selttt Nlistcllanp,
Success.

HOW often do we see Young men start IN
some lucrative business, perhaps upon the small
hard-earned means of their own, or the ba-
queathed portion of fond parent or relative
ana IN many cases under favorable auspices
win the golden promise of future great gain
whispered In their ears, the expected support
OF wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
The needfui advice of the experienced, and in.
deed' with everything promising before them.
But few months trial, however, has severely
taught them that earthly promises and hopes
Will not do to rely upon. The hour of misfor-
'unS comes; their means are limited, but they
sun cherish that tickle, maiden hJpe, thinking
that all will yet be right; and thus they resolve
10 DO the b'st they can. But all is of no avail ::
hard times" +" stare them in the face, friend,
forget their promises, and thus, for the want of
iit'le encouragement or assistance, their little
all Is taken away, and many become discour-
aged, and are led astray to the gaming table.
the intoxicating bowl, and other vices. This
is the class Of persons who not only need the
support Of community, but the friendly ad-
vice and admOniton of the experienced. Un-
business qualifications, honesty, industry and
economy. They are entitled to the confidence
and sympathy of older and more experienced
business men, who should not so far forget
their own past history as not to remember that
they might have been similarly circumstanced
but for the opportune interpostion of others.
But, let not those young men who have met
with mlsfortunes in the outset be discouraged.
nor those who have never yet attempted to
climb the rugged steep to fortune. The world
was not made IN day, and 1t is not to be sup
posed that fortune, or even a lucrative bus-
ness, is to be gained or established in so short
time. No, every undertaking requires indus
try; and, with a careful adherence to integrity
aud honesty of purpose, avoiding sefshness at
all times, success is certain. Energy of heart,
purpose, mind, integrity, and universal regard,
are all essential to the establishment and ca rry.
ing on of any business, no matter OF what ma
ture, how great or small
How essential to health, happiness, and pros
Perity, is an energetic spirit! No obstacle is too
great Tor an energetic man to surmount, no ocean
too wide for him to leap. He will make a star
IN the world and no mistake. Such are the
men who build our railroads, dig up the noun
tains in California, and enrich the world
There is nothing gained by idleness and sloth
This is a world of action; and to make money,
a reputation, and exert a happy influence over
men, we must be active, persevering and ener-
getic. We should not quail at shadows, run
from lions or attempt to dodge the lightning.
Go forward jealousy in whatever you UNDER
take, and weswill trust you anywhere, and
through life.
"Therc is tide in the affairs of men," &c.
~ y. Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
"1m as Good as You are,U

30 you Gre--every whit as good yield not
an inch IN dignity. If broadcoth has cheated
you' and then Knocked your poverty, hurl back
the motto of equality" I'm as good as you."
Bravo aye I! shake the curly head and fling it
again; plant the foot, draw up the embryo
chest and pour in your powder. And if you
should live to confront despots, show them bv
your quiet dignity that you are as good as they.
BE not dazzled by the trappings OF power. If
contemptuous wealth points to your threadbare
coat, tell him that cloth is wool, that gold is
chaff' and that flesh is grass, but that mind is
immortal and then just quietly intimate that
you are Gas good as he ISL and the money mer-
curry will sink between your firm, unfinchinp
eyes. There is too much cowardice in this
world, too much morbid humiliation.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
The Love of Home.

One of the brightest pages in the annals Of
our race, is that which is connected with the
love OF home. Home is the sacred spot where
the heart has garnered up his choicest earthly
treasures; where the character is chiefly form
ed; where the natural affections are cherished
ana fostered; where the mind begins to ex-
pand; where those habits are formed that as
sure TO industry its appropriate rewards Nav
we cherish them in ourselves and foster them
In our children.
III the formation of a proper virtuous char
acter' the influence at home is most importart
as well as in the production of the biohest han
PlneSs' AT home, the natural affections review
ther culture; at home the young heart finds
'onne'hing to love, and something to recipro-
cate that love. The expression of Kindness
anu aHectlon, made by father, mother. p
Oiotner' or sister, call into active exercise
similar feelings in him to whom thew are adj
dressed; while the intensity of such feelnos !.
not disslpated by the Indifference the NEGLECT of
"s'rahger sactlons or a strangers inattentionS
AT home, the tilial and fraternal feelinos fnd
ah atmosphere congenial to their growth and
III our riper years, with what delight we review
Tue scenes OF our childhood. How the recol.
uohS OF them strengthen the feelings nurtured
IN our youth The hill, the garden. the tree
'ne TIL, and the rich green grass of the mead
o"s' all increase the ties of attachment TO the
friends that form the centre of attraction 70 our
little world of home.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

AZ ne WAY THEY DO IT IN NEBRAskA-A
in. mr, rurPle' a member of the Nebraska Legis-
.Itu,e' ahor, informed gentleman at Chicago, a
onont tiihe since, how members are gotten nm
IN Nebraska. He said: " "Cumminos tbo Sl ap
cre'ary' said to me one morning. PnrnIe NC
want member from Burt county, Sa bor
messed up and took nine fellows with me and
we started for the woods, and when we tbour%t OH
we mad got about far enough for Burt conTtu
we uhPacked our ballot-box and held an eIec'
toh; canvassed the vote, and it was astonisb;nr
20 % observe how great was the unanimitv ot tbe
nJ nrSt election ever held in Burt county. PurnIe
N4a Hf every vote So Purple was declared dniu
elected, and here am" uuiy
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
/ Did as the Rest Did!

lhis tame yielding spirit--this doing 4" as
the rest did," has ruined thousands.
A young man is invited by vicious compap-
IONS to visit the taverns or the gambling room.
or haunts OF llcentiousness. He becomes dis.
slPated, spends his time, loses his credit. souan.
ders his property and at last sinks into al nm.
timely grave. What ruined him! Simplv
doing as the rest did"
father has a family of sons. He is veal.
thy. Other children in the same situation ot
lie are indulging in this thing and that. He
lndulges his own in the same way. They grow
up ldlers and fcps. The father wonders why
his chlldren do not succeed better He has
spent so much money on their education; has
given them great advantages; but, alas they
are only a source of vexation and trouble
Poor man, he is just paying the penalty of " do
ing as the rest''
This poor mother strives hard to bring up
her daughters genteelly. They learn what
others do, TO paint, to sing, to play, to dance
and several other useful matters. In time thew
marry; their husbands are unable to support
their extravaganza, and they are soon reduced
TO poverty and wretchedness. The good woman
is aStonlshed. g Truly" says she, al did as
the rest did,"
The sinner following the example of others,
puts of repentance, and neglects to prepare for
death. lie passed along through life, till un-
awares, death strikes the fatal blow. He has
no time left now to prepare, and he goes down
to destruction, because he was so foolish as to
"do as the rest did,"
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

SEAsONABLE RECIpE-Tbe tollou,;n 3
making Tomato Catsur, is highly snokaps of .0f
lake one bushel of tomatoes, and boil tbor,
until they are soft-squeeze them through =
lhe wire selve, and add half gallon of yine0
gar three half pints of salt, two ounces ofcIoves
quarter OF pound Of allspice, three ounces of
cayenne pepper, three table-spoonfnls of black
pepper and five heads of garlic, skinned and
separated. Mix together, and boil about three
h. hours' or until reduced to about one-half then
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10
CBOiee 4oem.
S e P T E NJ B Err.

September strews the woodland DER
With many brilliant color;
The world is brighter than before
why should our hearts be duller,
sorrow and the scarlet leaf,
Sad thoughts and sunny weather:
An me! this glory and this grief
Agree not we'll together.
Ihis is the parting season; this
The time when friends are flying,
ana lovers now, with many kiss,
Their long farewells are signing.
why is earth so gaily drest!
This pomp that Autumn beareth
a funeral seems, where every guest
A bridal garment weareth.
Each one OF us, perchance, may here,
on somo blue morn hereafter,
Return to view the gaudy year,
But not with boyish laughter.
we shall then be wrinkled men,
Our brows with silver laden:
ana thou this glen may'st seek again
But never more maiden!
Nature, perhaps, forsees that Spring
wan touch her teeming bosom,
And that few brief months will brino
The bee, the bird, the blossom.
An these forests do not know
Or would less brightly wither-
The virgin that adorns them so.
VIII never more come hither.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

WHY Is IT AS women are more affected
oy the prevalence of immortality than men. it
is really strange that they do not frown down
those vices of men which are so freouentlv
'atal to their own tranquility. Many female
who would not refuse to dine with profigate
would think herself foully insulted, were she
invited to take tea with courtezan; but the
only difference between the two is, one wears
pantaloons and the other pantalettes-the mo-
raEe is the same.
Smyrna times., 1855-10-10

WASHING SILvER-wARE.-It seems that
housekeepers who wash their siIver-ware with
soap ana water, as the common practice is, do
not know what they are about. The proprietor
OF one OF the oldest silver establishments in the
CITY OF Philadelphia, says that "housekeepers
rum their silver by washing it in soapsuds; it
makes it look like pewter. Never put a arti.
Gle OF soap about your silver; then it will re-
gam Its original lustre. When it wants polish.
take piece of soft leather and whiting. and
rub it hard"