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MORT HERN ICE...The subscribers
will deliver Northern Ice, of the best quality in
all parts of this city and the town of Manchester
during the coming season.
All who favor US with their patronage shoQ hdue no
just Of complaint for rant Of pun -tnoity in
its daily delivery, are making such engagements
for conducting the business warrant in pledging
this.
Orders will be received by Messrs. N. j.. Straus
Main street, near 18th; Laidley Robinson, corner
4th and Franklin streets; George Tnberlake, Brook
Ave nue. near Broad Jno. Boucher l4th street, oppo
site Post Office; ]. w B. Dodson at the Toll gate
Mayo's Bridge and at the Ice House when complet-
ed on Southside of the Dock, opposite 18th street
ia 2S-1mk STEWART L. KING. 81
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ELIXIR CINCHONK. - This prepara.
II ton s combination of the active principles of
the best Calsaya Bark with other improved and val
liable Tonic and Anti-febrile agents. here presented
in the form of elegant Cordial Elixir which, while
possessing their remedial properties in eminent
degree is entirely devoid of their Objectionable Bit
terness and disagreeable taste.
1t may be employed with benefit In all morbid
conditions of the system connected with debility,
communicating symptoms exist and in the absence
of all LEGAL inflammation especially of the stomach and
bowels, it will be found highly serviceable in relax.
loss of appetite and languor, where tonic influence
Is desirabe-intermitten diseases of Neuralgia or
febrle character, and in many other cases to which
will be directed. 1t will prove serviceable in ward.
ing of the miasma arising from low or damp situa-
tons and, BY its invigorating tonic influence in pro
Prepared and sold 81
PURCELL, LADD & Co.
oc 10 Druggists, 81 Main street.
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TIME GOODS MUST BE SOLD..-As our
i stock is unusually large for the season, we will
offer great bargains in
and Talmas
Plaid. Long White and Black and Cold Thibet and
White Grape Shawls
French Merinoes Casl1meres and Mousenes
Plaid Merinoes, Plaid Flannels and Comforts
Bed and Servants Blankets
Penitentiary and other Plaid Linseys
10 cases Sheep Grey Satnets Fulled Cloths and other
goods for servants, will be sold at great bargains
Also in Carpetings a great reduction viii be sub
ted to in rich Tapestry, Velvet and BRUSSELS Car
PETS prevent carrying them over to the next sea.
.
Cash purchasers are particularly invited tn call be-
ing assured that il will be to their Interest do so
at go Main street. CHRISTIAN l. LAT HROP,
ia 80 The Cash Store
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COAL AND COKE.

COAL AND COKE.
NOTICE. =. Orders for Midlothian Coal
~ left with p j. ARCHER, Shockoe Slip, or D. ii.
CHALKLEY, on 18th street, will meet with prompt
attention. ia %-oon
a NTHRACITE COAL.-The subscriber
"A keeps constantly on hand supply OF best AN y.
THRAClTE COAL, and viii sell as low as II can DC
hon eht in the city Orders left at No. Main street,
will meet with prompt attention. ,,rs
no Z-d3m r Z. hAnoo.
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NOLLAK CORDIAL FOE THE MIL

hOLLAK CURDIAL FOX THE MIL.
u LION.-This celebrated Mixture il certain
for certain disease, it is certain cure for Q
certain weakness if of long short duration. You
will find marked improvement frsm the dose, look
this you unfortunates and try bottle of this
teemed and highly approved Medicine The Medical
Faculty recommend it.
To be had of Duva l. Norton, o B. Hill, A. Bode
ker, j. B. Wood, C. Millspaugh, P. Semple, on
Main street: L. B. Thomas and Andrew Leslie, op-
posite the R. and F. R. R. on Broad street.
e.
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE AFFLICTED.
VI DIR. PULLERS COMPOUND TOLU-The
above preparation 10 one of the most pro- pt and eff
Gent remedies in of Catarrh Bronchial Atee-
TONS Colds Coughs, Hemorrhage of the Lungs, and,
in fact all affections of the Throat and Chest that
car be resorted to- In its use, deleterous effect
need be apprehended, whilst it frequently effects a
cure like charm.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, BY
JOHN FULLER, M. D,
Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va.
The following gentlemen have given certificates as
to the efficacy of DR.. Pullers mpound Tolu copies
of which viii be found wrapped around each bottle !:
JOS Nollner, M. D., of Petersburg; B. Y. Gates, J.
N. Morris, Wesley Grigg, John w. Leath Samuel
For sale in this city BY Duval Norton, Dove &
Co.. J. B. Wood and A. Bodeker Main Street, and L.
B. Thomas and White Harris, Broad Street.
Ia lq-Srnk
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EkATHkR DUHfERN--Dy RxDFeSs IL
bis sfs DrLKLEY 4 co.
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DlREA.-Jnnt roceiveA several harfeg =. =.
- baekineham PipeA u different slxe2 and o. VI
e ~ GEO j. SUMNER,
ha % No. 20 Pearl street.
Vf6I6 vExTE VIZ = -.{9e I've ~ ~.
q kon1 Vssls n ssesy 1secription. wesch, = ~
: piece = 's;sssi ~ NJ ! sS
Is i2 ne Msta q.
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MEDICINES.

nO1J,ARD,S X Ill 4 U NJ ATTIC LINl.
fpMENT-This Liniment having been tested by
.hsands in this city and elsewhere for every COM
Is;n nj incident to man and beast-requring exter-
nal remedy-has proven to be the most reliable article
now before the public For rheumatism, Chllblains,
Frosted Feet Paray ss Stiff Joints, Cotns Bunions,
Sr this Lininent il almost certain cure. Numer-
Gus certificates coming in from all quarters attest
ing its virtues, and advise all who are su ering
VIII any complaint for which this Liniment is
commended to give it ssPeedy trial. as one bottle is
generally sufficient to make perfect cure.
Price Is cents, bottles for 81.
Sold by PURCELL LADD CO., ADIE & GRAY,
BENNETT & BEERS, p. JOHNSTON BRO,
DUAL L. NORTON, L. B. THOMAS. Broad st.,
Shockoe HILL and Druggists generally throughout the
CITY, te Is
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ENOR SALE-
Il S8, 500 Virginia Sixes short dates
2,1O0 James River and Kanawha Guaranteed
Bonds $780,
5000 Va. Central Railroad Q2 monthsl Bonds.
5000 Va. and Tennessee I'D mortgage) Railroad
Bonds.
5000 Manassas Gap Railroad Bonds.
5000 Rocking CHAM county Bonds
81 shares Central Railroad Stock.
700 City of Richmond Stock.
fe9 r. H. MAURY &. co.
DRITTANNIA AND PLATED WAKE.--
ID Steak Dishes, tTea-pots, Spoons, Coffee trns
Forks, &c, at reduced prices.
] STEBBISS l. PULLEN,
fe O l0l Broad street
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cELLING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES
- MY ENTIRE STOCK OF WINTER GOODS
RICH VELVET, SATIN and CLOTH CLOAkS
AND TALMAs; FRENCH MERINOES; CASH
Flannels Moire antique Silks of all colors; also
large assortment of other Silks You viii find it to
your interest call at the cheap store before pur
chasing elsewhere. M. w. ROSE,
e 9-1rn No. 203 Rroad nj.
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----v>>>~~J,->
= ps GRk o9 s nSng saD as4 ssS
is to 20 per cent ssvsd By buytns from =;
II. ANTHONY, Columhisn Hotsl Building: "a
Moieskin Hsts second quality %, so
FsslousbIe Silk Hats. . 20
fine Cslfskin Sewed Boots a
Congress Cater Boots. y
R;ne Cslfskin Sewed Shoes. -
=, ANTHONY has made arrangements with one
q he best gs.s ss st ssna
sewed BooT which he viii sell Ut the
low price Of $3.50. &C ls-d1ey
GKEAT kEDUCTiSnN IN IN
PRICES-To suit the times, WIN sen
L Mnfoee ens wsissd Ba.sin. IS per Psr
do do Bootees s7i cents :. :.
@ Misses do Ga cents
with areaf many other Shoes, too numerous, to
mention which win be sold in propoISn .n,s s snS
Fsncv Div Goods which Evil sell at greatly reduced
prices. Can and see for yourself; c,rs HARRIS.
fsu-st. 1885 Broad st. between 5th and oIn.
NE " AND EXTENSIVE lat,
CAP AND FUR DEPOT, No. % MAIN =. ~ -.
- Members of the Legislature and visiton 70 t IA
city will find IF f Hats tss aS Ssp. Ladies' and
Fnys Misses Beaver Flats and Bonnets, and Fancy
Carriage Robes at wholesale and retail On inc ''''
n R'1Gsntlemen's Hats made to order OF tne mn
est quality and at the shortest notlss. wr1s,GER.
dell BTNFoRD. DICKINSON Ml ~: -
- OVER "a o s.-.Rsceiyea l .n1s
morning BY Adams .,. Cos 9in m1P Elastic Over
cs,.. Tbose ladies and gentlemen who have oeen
waiting for them are requested to call early ana
nIy themselves as they are going on Ts.y ,F
jaso 10 Me--o- 80
nv ADAMS EXPIRE > s.,-kses.
ceiyed this morning (Soth January Dy AN
ans & Co.'S Express, the following owing 'ea'o"
shs and desirable Shoes for ladies and misses;
1'' Ladies thick sole heeled morocco boo's.
s. d" spg .---
gum elastic Over SHOES
Misses thick sole morocco Boots
"a goat 49,,
Tossther with many other styles to which resPec'
fully Invite 'A' JOHN C. PAGE, Jr,
oo No IS Market Bridge.
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IN. DIVAN.-.A few thousand papers OF
II this superb Smoking Tobacco. for sale wholesale
and retail by L. YERBY, Agent,
No. 4, Wall street,
40 ea-sm Under st. Charles Hotel.
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~ O T G E.-The andefsigned hnvillg
~ qualified as administrator with the will anne
ed) OF the estate of Simon Bonavita deceased late
of this city, requests all persons having claims against
ticated for settlement and all persons indebted to
the same ts make payment to him without delay. as
it is important that said estate should be settled
soon as practicable. Those claims which have been
heretofore presented to the Sergeant of the city of
Richmond az such administrator will be acted on
without farther notice from the parties.
EDWARD Y. CANNON,
50 Administrator of s. Bonavita deceased.
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NJOTICE.-. Having been employed by
IN Mr. Ladd, to act in my former capacity OF Gene
raj Superintendent and Manufacturer of the Rich
noud Soda Water and Bottlins establishment en-
brace this method of informing my numerous friends
and patrons of the old establishment that nothing
shall be wanting my part to sustain its former rePu-
business feel assured of my competency to give entire
satisfaction TO all who may be pleased to favor the
house with their patronage. ..s-
CT Orders for Soda Water, Porter, Ale and Cider,
from city or country, will meet with prompt atten-
ton. .s.E.-s M. mcCChMioh,
de % No. SUB. Broad street.
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VTVHE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
L Hew noble she looks how stately her form,
The Star Spangled Banner in the breeze Of the
morn,
We will cherish and protect thee, whereer you
be,
And will bravely defend the sweet flag of the sea
May our Union never sever; our friendship COM
bine, G-e.f
Like thy stars and thy stripes. of all others out
shine;
All oughs, Colds and Asthma will be very brief,
If you take LsoaarRs Cough Syrup, or Instant
Relief.
Price 25 cts. per bottle; bottles 81.
To be had of Duval 4 Norton, A, Bodeker, 0.
Hill, L. B. Thomas Laidley l. Robinson, s. r. Sem
ple s. NJ Zachrsson, and all Druggists in the State
Of Virginia.
Wholesale Agents., Mesgrs. PURCELL Ladd Co. =
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- NO. io7, mhtn street
MOUNTAIN CLOVER SEED.-2OV6ush-
~ els Virginia, for sale by J. J. FRY.
MOUNTAIN CLOVER sEED-IOO bins.
- receiving and for sale BY tfs 6, J.. FRY.
SHAvING SOAPS.-Guerlain,s Ambro-
- 81! Cakes and Cream; American and English Nj
mary soap; FLYERS Sopophane, and Pinaud,s Rose
ana Aii30nd Cream. For sale by
fe 10 BENNETT, BEERS FISHER.
c0RN MEAL, for fnmily nse, may be
- had at ose dollar per bushel, yellow or whites
.or sale oy fe u ]. J. Fay.
nR. MARCHlSIS' UTERINE CATHO.
- LICAN-For he cure of Flour Albus Proapsus
gten, &c fhis ss0pposition, called Uterine Catho-
neon, 10 the remedy tsx all these cases Certificates
innumerable To be had st
fe4 DruGdsts. 10th and Main sta.
ALD GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEE,
~ superior quality. in store aud for asle b.
SELDEN 4 MILLER
fe II Corner Pearl and Cary streets.
GROtND PLAsTER, No. 1, bran1e1 By
~ the State Inspector for this city. - 3 q
Peruvian No. Duane: insRsctsd IA this city fer
MArTg0ks AID Ptcks-In sssre and
CkARKsoN 4 ANDERSON.
fsf9 No. i06. Main straet
YSH6kE5s kxT3 TH@rrz
Extract Of capsibA and sarsapsrills For ssle
sls BENNETT, BEERs I FISHER.
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CEOKGE }. SUMNER, has i'm store "A
N large and handsome assortment of White Gran
lite and Blue Print Ware, both in sets. and by the
dozen also large stock of Edged and C. C. Ware,
vt almost every description and style of goods, and
would respectfully invite the city and country trade
to an examination, feeling assured that he can give
entire satisfaction those wishing to purchase both
as to- the quality and price of his goods
ia % NO. 20 PEARL STREET.
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UNPARALLELED BARGAINS IN SUI.
y PERf0R READY-MADE CLOTHING AND
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS, at No. 1884,
Main street. opposite Eagle Square.-JD GOOD
MAN is now closing out bis entire Stock, prior to
No. u.s. Main street. which is now being fitted up
Those in want of Over Goats, Shawls. Business
Coats, Dress Coats all grades; Velvet Silk Satin and
Cashmere Vest, Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants
Furnishing Goods in every variety are solicited to
call and examine Sale positive.
J. d. GOODMAN
fe 4 No. 1874 Main
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FRESH SUPPLY.:Lasiles.t nick
- and thin sole Caters at 81 80; Ladies' Mo
rocco Walking Boots; Ladies' Morocco
uolI;ns Ruskins; Ladies' Gsat Buskins; Misses
Goat and Morocco Boots Chidrens Thick sole
Rootae. fresh lot of the above Shoes just receiv-
- - DAVID WALSHS
Is 129 Main street.
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MI Seldom resumed and concluded his remarks
in opposition to the reehartering of the Banks up
on the principles of the old charters, and in favor
Of the Banks with State stock securities. In the
course of his remarks he contended that the Bank
charters should not all be made to terminate at the
same time. He would be for dividing them be.
tween 4, and 12 years. or g. 12 and L. He stated
many reasons why this should be dong: but espe
ciay because it would be desirable not to have
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90 LADIES AND GENTLEM En-
have just received lot Of Oyer Shoes ; OF every
description, for Ladies, Gentlemen, misses San, ano
Roys Also, Over Shoes with heels tor ladies
sn;,sbs for ladies heel Shoes and Caters For sale
suitable IVA ' ALEX HILL
by A. ,,- Main street Richmond.
ja3l NO. lZ' main s'iee'' 1@oA-NoN
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HOME MEDICINE..-NIRS. DAVIS
n ELIXIR cures Coughs, Colds and Whoopins
Cough and affords great relief in Consumption and
most diseases arising from colds and neglected coughs
The following few extracts from certificates OF
ssBy timelyus of it. have no doubt 1t has saved
one many DOCTORS fees. l know of Its good effects
with great many other than my own family"-Wm.
al have used it in my family for three years, and
found it the best family medicine have ever used
NJ. 4. Stevenson.
"For sickness among children, nothing can be bet
term. b. GodtciH. 80
al have tried all the cough remedies Of the day,
and have no hesitation in saying that believe Mrs
DAVIS to be the most valuable preparation OF the kind
now in use."-Elyah Warren.
For sale by Mrs. A. B. DAVIS, Bennett Beers,
Alex Duval, Paterson jackson, Chas. Millspsugh,
T. ]. Picot A. Bodeker and Charles d. Yale.
MIR, JACkSON--.Sir by the instru.
lNl mentality of friend of mine was induced to
try your Btters, likewise my wife. found they had
the desired effect her rather more than myself for
she had lost her appetite and wasvery scky but now
she restored to her appetite and finds great pleas
ure IN recommending your Ritters to those who wish
relief from such disagreeable and weakening evil.
Yours respectfully, ED. J. ATKINS
They may be found at John +. Jackson's Laidley
l. Robinson's Z. J. Picoes A. Bodekers. I'M. Zach
risson's Chas. Mllspaughs, Bennett = Beers, Alex.
Duyspa Druggists, and VIM. C. Battaille, Richmond,
Va.
All orders promptly attended to. jazz
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OMITTED FROM THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
On motion of Mr.. LANGFIT, the bill to incorpe
rate the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the
Union, and to authorize the purchase of part Of
Mount Vernon was taken up with the view of or
dering the same to be engrossed.
Mr. TAYLOR said that he had in his possession
the positive assurance of the proprietor of Mount
Vernon, that he would not accept any such bill as
the one under consideration. 1t would therefore be
useless to have it engrossed, and he would accord
motion was agreed to.
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sans in Dress Coats Business Coats Over Coats blk
and fancy Cashmere Pants Call and see them, at
No liz Main street, Richmond. Va ei2
WTAKKENTED resi- GAKD,E n
w SEED.-The subscribers have just received the r
spring supply of fresh garden seed, grown by r. Sim
clair Jr., Co. near Baltimore
These seed are the growth of a Southern latitude
and therefore better adapted climate than
those sold from Northern seed raising establ sll-
ments The following may be found among their
assortment:
BEANS-Early Six Weeks, Lima, EARLY, Marrow
fat and Red Speckled Valentine.
PEAS-Extra Early, Early Wonder, White Mar
Iowfat.
CABBAGE-Early York. Drumhesd, Ok Heart
Sugar Loaf, Flat Dutch and Red Picking.
ALSO-Carrot, Cauliiower Cucumber Early Corn
Lettuce, Radish, Okra, Onion, Rheubarb, Salsafy
Squash, Pumpkin, Herb Seed, &C., of assorted kinds
fe III BENNETT BEERS FISHER
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- k0h RENT ON LEAsE-Tnnt ga. ga
II veniently arranged and centrally located eu. "a
nth sss, diasonaliy opposite the City cout-noas,
and In view cfthe Capitol For profe.on.l nsa
combines every convenience, having oifees ae,sss
Of moderr construction with two psrlors hsnas0ss
marble msntlepieces &c. Posession q ne lw0 srs
tached Offices can be given q once and Of " ms
the present term expires though satisfactory
ment may BE- made to give possession 1t an esa s..s
later date - an informed BY the present oeeape
WIN take pleasure in showing the premises 70 sDy w.
desirons 81 vieuine thsn-
Appiy - either ~ H. MeWA T4Bh aschmeDe'~
Trustee Own Shepard, does
- HI Blandan, Hsasico county, "
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CHAPTER II.

"Do you see that open space across the road :"
inquired the bald.pated man, 'who was K. II.
Horne the dramatic poet.
They all looked, and Charles Dickens, the
one we have first described, said
"Certanly. We cannot help seeing it when
we look at it."
ga wonderful sage remark" observed Leigh
Hunt, who was the gray-laired gentleman IN
black.
The dark-cved Jcwish.visaged gentleman, who
was Robert Browning, the poet, smiled as ne
said:
"But my dear Mr. Horne, why do you call
our attention to that vacant piece of desolation =
"You shall know" replied Horne, and then
in solemn tone, said "Do you perceive there
| is sort of mound overgrown with grass, and
nrcsentinc its ragged ends? That is the ruin Of
an old Manor House"
"The devil it was!" replied Dickens.
"'Pon my honor, Horne, you are growing
quite interesting. a You seem as though you
were going to delight lis with horrible muir
der,' cried Leigh Hunt, who rubbed his hands
with much glee, But pray" as Shakespeare
saws, "leave off your faces, and begin!"
~Seyenty wears ago" commenced Horne.
Dickens interrupted him by saying, Let US
|
"Seventy years ago" resumed Horne.
aBless my SOUL" suddenly calculated Leigh
Hunt " what a singular coincidence. That is
lust the term allowed by the Scriptures as our
natural life. But pray 60 on, my dear Horne.
Pardon me for the involuntary interruption.
remember my poor dear lamented Shelby obser-
;? wing"
Hadn't Horne better get through his yarn
,,Lod n;ol,on- uith IN 1oaumDd gurpnp,
ness.
81 beg ten thousand parlons," the other oh.
served
aThe devil" cried Dickens, "havn't we go
further than that
"Sevcnty years ago"
"Havnt we heard that before 2" again inter
rupcd Dickens.
"Sevenly years ago, there stood on that va
can't spot q manoral dwelling, inhabited by
man named Rhodes ~
"God bless my soul" cried Hunt, how re
markable. ANY relation to the Collossu
Rhodes?"
"Well, this man had lost three wives in YER
remarkable manner, and at regular intervals
; "A regular scamp, eh :" inquired Dickens.
"What made the matter more mysterious was
that their deaths had been quite sudden, alway
happening about midnight, and although tn
most skillfu surgeons had examined their dea
bodies, there was nothing to afford the slghtes;
!, clue as to the cause Of their sudden DEATH
was remarked by one person who had seen
his dead wives, that their countenances wor
u u one and all, n strange kind of ghasl'y smile,
> sort of expression between leer OF tenderness
;, = and mocking grim
= = "Gracious Heaven !" mutterred Leigh Hunt
3 s how very mysterious; it sounds like a MIR
,. Ratclif's raw pork chop school!!''
+ "The character of this gentleman was so e.
is ccllcnt, his wealth was so great, he went
]. church so regularly -"
. aOh, the yillainn' burst from the bard
n Rimini.
;. aIn word, he was so benevolent, aud W;
IS 50 terribly cut up with grief at these sudden
It Actons, that no suspicion Of foul play reste
d on him. If any ll.conditioned fellow or biliot
o author hinted that he thought the man ought
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EDGEFIEID s. Il, Lxn-,oa

be watched by the police, and Stunned by hi
acquaintance, Smith would ask if he reall,
could suspect man who paid his poor rates sc
reguly as Rhodes?
"Jones would join in with
"He subscribed to the new organ for Dull
wich Church !"
| Brown would add
"He helped 20 build the Grammar School p
And had the stocks mended!" quoth Tomp.
kins.
"Afler the death of his third wife, however
he felt that it was as well to travel to disspate
his ennui, and remained in Paris nearly two years
During his stay there he met with very beauti.
full girl, and married her i!
"Gracious Heaven!" exclaimed Leigh Hunt
81 wish had known her to have mentioned nv
suspicion to her After all, perhaps he was a
illuminated man. Proceed, my dear Horne
you are becoming deliciously painful and ex.
cruciatingly interesting! Let US hope that
nothing unfortunate befel our young friend, who
thus unwitingly became his fourth wife!"
"Amen !" said Browning
"Ditto" cried Dickens.
I" A few months after his marriage he brought
his bride to England, and took up his abode in
his family mansion. There was Mt first some
hesitation as to allowing his wife to return the
calls Of their neighbors, but it wore of, and
gayety once more smiled at the old manor
house of the Kent road"
Among those most attracted by Mrs Rhodes
beauty, innocence and fas. mating manners were
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman.-The two ladies' formed
very strong attachment for each other, and in
short time they were as thick as thieves"
Beautiful simile," cried Hunt.
From Mrs. Sherman the wife of Rhodes
learned, for the first time, the mysterious deaths
of his three wives. A deep gloom fell upon her
browse deep that Mrs Sherman was struck
BY it, and pressed her friend for an explanation"
"a mere nothing" said Mrs. Rhodes; an
idle fancy"
"StIl there was gloom upon her fair, inge-
nuous brow, that her friend had never noticed
before. All her entreaties, however, were vain
Mrs. Rhodes maintained that there was nothing
to communicate"
Next morning the friends met in their gar
dens which joined. Mrs. Sherman noticed that
on her companions countenance sat the pallor
of despair"
"Gracious God!" calculated Leigh Hunt,
I" we shall soon know all about it. It's vastly
"By the by" said Dickens, holding up his
glass, isn't this ale a little cracked ?"
"No, my dear Dickens" said the silent man;
" but you are"
Horne took advantage Of this episode, to give