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From Petcrson's Magazine.
THE THREE GHOSTS.
By E. W. DEVICES.

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u Round cheerful wood fire, in quaint,
old country house, three sisters sat talking
{ in the twilight. Tie bright blaze illumi-
ned the walls, ON which a few portraits
were hanging, and ca st grotesque shadows
from the old-fashioned furniture. The rud-
dy glow lighted up too the three lovely fa-
ces Of the sisters, who were enjoying its
cheerfulness. -25s~3 ~sg-g l-.-
Very charming were they all, but very
different in their beauty. s. ntf
Margaret, the elder-she who sits to the
right Of the fire, with head thrown partly
back, while her hands are crossed upon her
knees, is about twenty-five. She is tall,
Stately, and proudly beautiful. Sophie,
".prttty Sophie" sits opposite, on a sofa,
with.the head of little Rose, who is reclin-
ing, on her lap.
b Little Rose, the youngest, with neither
rMargaret's queenly grace, or sophie's bril-
liant beauty, was what ladies call ga dar-
ling"-that is, she was loveable, charming
and innocent. Intact she was fresh and
sweet as a hawthorn blossom.
These three young girls were singularly
situated. ..g .,aa...,.5
They resided in the old homestead where
we have found them, alone, except for the
servants who attended them. Father and
mother were both dead within few years,
and as there was no relation to supply,
even in q, measure, their places, the orphan
sisters clave yet more closely to each other
and continued to live in their desolate home
like birds who nestle together in the old
nest when, the parent birds have left them.
Thomas, an old and faithful man servant
and Kitty Cork, IA person Notwithstanding
her Juvenile name, Of middle age and tried f.
delity) we're their only domestics-but they
sulhced, for their labors were performed in
the spirit Of love and willingness,
Such was the little household of the sis
ters-and they settled for life. For, be it
Known to you, oh, ,incredulous reader, that
each of the fair sisterhood was under a sol
emnyow of celibacN
When their father died and left them all
alone in the world, they took each others
hands and sDlemnly promised never to de-
seFt each other, but to live and die together.
Three years hadgpassed since that time
and though their lOSeliness attracted suit
ore even 70 their quiet,slonely home, no
N|ispsf had ever been bnOthed byany Of
the sisters Of awish to break that vow.bI
Qnthe contrary, they. often uppluuded
'hsir wisdom n aefisingl \ end swore feal-
v q ~ \ ~ ~ gssA
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Justice Parsons. When The officer went
to serve it, however, it was discovered
that Mr.. Ackerman had flown. 1t issup-
posed that he has gone either to Utica or
Boston. If to the latter place, Uncle
Benjamin should expect an early, visit
from a Maretzek moustache and a duel.
ling pistol. albany Police Tribune.
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VOLUME NUMBER 10.

= HsI.I h. T y
known in that part Of the ,ity, and was at
once recognized. obseryingS . collection
of people gathering at another window
looking at him, | ordered him dowR3
The morning papers announced the arri.
valof DR.. Franklin, at an Americans mer-
chants in BelitOi Square, and found it
necessary to contradict the report. In the
interval three Boston gentlemen who were
in the city, expressed aswish to pay their
respects to the doctor. ] desired them Ito
call in the evening, and bring their letters
Of introduction, which, they had informed
me, they bore, expecting to see himra at
Paris, Iconcerted measures with friend
to carry the harmless deception
to the utmost extent, on this occa-
sion. Before entering, apprsed them
that be was deeply engaged in ex.
aiming maps and papers, land begged
Ithey'would not be disturbed at any appa-
rent iuattention. Thus prepared, icon.
ducted them Into spacious room. Frank
lin was seated at the extremity, with his
atlas, ETC., etc., ard my friend at the wires.
| advanced, in succession, with each half
across the room, and introduced them by
name. Franklin raised his head, bowed,
and resumed his attention to the atlas.
then retired and seated them at the further
side of the room.
They spoke to me in whispers; ssWhat a
venerable figure ~ exclaims one. .sWhy
don't he speakl" says another. "He 10
doubtless in a reyerie," remarked, sand
has forgotten the presence of hiscompany,
his great age must be his apology. Get
your letters and 60 up again with me to
him." When near the table, said, "Mr.
b., sir, from Boston," The head rais-
edup, ssA letter. said b., .sfrom DR..
"copper" / could get no further. The
scene was too ludicrous. As b. held
ont the letter, I struck the figure smartly,
exclaiming. Why don't you receiye ;sty
letter like gentlemanl'' They were all
petrifed with astonishment; but B. new
er forgave me the joke.
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MISS ELLIS AND HER UNCLE;
L.ta 50 IN Re'T !lia .-H
The way a Honeymoon Trip Terminated

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Miss Ellis was formerly resident of
New Hampshire. Size is a very, fine
looking young woman, and for a long
while was considered one of the best look
ing young ladies in New England, In
August last, Mr.. Ackerman of Utica went
down TO Newport to spend the summer
and indulge IN the sea breezes. Among
the guests then stopping at this favorite
place was "Miss Ellis of New Hamp-
shire, T and her Uncle Benjamin. Her
uncle is shrewd man of the world, and
can see as far into the wants and peculiar
tiles of''olher people as the next MAN.
Mr.. Ackerman, of Utica saw Miss Ellis,
and was soItaken with her contour that
he Immediately made up his mind that,
if her beauty rested on a'gollen basis, ,
he would go in and win.' To ascertain
how Miss Ellis stood in regard to the pre-
Ecious metals, Mr.. A. came to the conclu-
sion that the bestlthing he could do was
to pump her Uncle Benjamin. TO get
Uncle Benjamin under the pump, Mr..
Ackerman invited him in his parlor, and
partook of iced champagne for several
days in succession. During one of these
sociable sit-downs, Mr.. Ackerman broach-
ed the subject in the following manner !:
THAT young lady who sat at the table
near you this morning, is magnificent
creature. Do you know her nameP nt
DO you mean the young lady with the
black ringlets pll alt,tnT vlo:gs
The same. Are you acquainted with
her 2 .lH h ua8 ftaGrg.. r.,|
i}Certainly. Her name is Ellis +; she
resides in New Hampshire.' n.,l ,sq
AN old family, the EIlises, believe =
sizes, sir; and they have the rocks,
too.' .'orls saC .'mGs5l sas -n3L
sl'Possible |; and is Miss Ellis worth
anything in her own riglasals adi lsrag
I.rather think she is. She owns more
land than l can see overdrom the top of
a flagstaff. In adition to this, she holds
some thirty thousand dollars worth Of
Government securities saas
is it possible 2 a. eeA IN 3dl ID
True, every word Of it. / am her un-
Gle, and ought TO know ~. aD.
Uncle! i beg ten thousand pardons
for my rudeness. Had | supposed that
you were in any way related to the young
lady, our conversation would have taken
far di fferent direction. ,aYou willover-
look the impropriey, Ihope!' ln
Uncle Benjamin promised to,do so, all
though he knew that Mr.. .Ackerman was
dealing in falsehood and duplicity the
whole time. Mr.. Ackerman and Uncle
Benjamin shook hands and parted. The
latter, walked towards the beach to have
hkuQkas IAs f0EHsk BelkiQ ipe bar;
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Equal JUsTIcE.-A priest Of the cath.
edral Of Seville5 who was a great fop,
could not find shoemaker to his liking
An unfortunate shoemaker having brought
him pair.of shoes not made TO please
his taste, The priest seized one Of the
tools of the shoemaker, and killed him
BY blows on the head. The mans fami-
ly complained 10 the chapier,'who condsm-
ed the priest not to appearin the choir for
a year. W. ~ KISS E
Soon afterwards procession passed
through the streets in which was the
priest and the shoemaker's eldest son
fell upon him and killed him. The young
man was sentenced 10 be qaartered alive.
Peter Third, who happened to beat Sc
vile at the time, annulled the sentence
of death, and then asked the trade Of tho
offender. He was told shoemaking.
'Then,' said Peter, as The clergy sen.
fenced the priest not 10 enter the choir for
year for killing shoepaker, 4 sem
ience- this shoemaker not to make shoes
for year lorkillinga priest 4F@
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THR Puzzled IRIsHMaN.-D During ouT
last conflict with Great Britain, nun
berOf our hoops were engaged in repair
ing the Notifications Of Niagara; and
whilst so engaged, the enemy commen-
ced pretty sharp fire, SO that il occupied
nearly the whole Of our forces 10 keep
on the lookout for the shots Of the
enemy.
Finding that they did not make much
headway, they stationed a son Of the EN-
erald Isle to give warning when shot or
shell was coming.
This the sentinel faithfully performed;
alternately singing out, shot, 'shell, un-
til finally, the enemy started aCongreye
rocket which Pat had never seen before.
He hesitaled, ana seeingit elevated, h9
shouted, Shot! and be Jabers the gun
with it' .. ~ ul ss 4
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b. N . y e. q
EXPLAINING TO THE CHILDREN.--A
gentleman on board steamboat with, his
family, was asked by his children "whal
made the boa. CO." when he gave them a
very minute description Of the machinery
and its principles, in the following words:
"You see, my dears, this ihingumbob
here goes down through that hole and
fastens The jigmaree, and that cOhnecIp
with -crinkumcrankum, and then thai
man, he's the engi9ssfsyoA know. Hind
o slirs up -whatdo-you call i, with
a long poker, and they III shore -Ien+.
and ahe boat eoes ahead. h Al.l. S.
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4ottry
From the Christian Chro nicle.
What is Earth
BY HENRY G. FORD.

a.n BY HENRY @. FORD. -
Earth is not the home Of chaos,
Northe dwelling place of gloom,
Peopled but by weary wanderers,
Journeying to dreary tomb.
Nor is earth sunny garden,
a., Rich in ever. blooming flowers.
Where her children all may idly
Disregard the swift.winged hours.
Earth-itis the scene Of action, '.'
s'Tis the field of earnest strife, "'
Not the idling ground of moments,
But the working place of Life. Jr.,s
All are striving--all contending,
For the mastery OF mind;
Souls to liberty aspiring,
Win not be by sense confined.
Pleasure wearies by its sameness, j
Fame is brief and transitory,
Life was given unto mortals,
To prepare for future glory.
Earth is the nest Of new,hedged spirit,
The probation-house Of soul,
Tarrying while ii tries its pinions,
Ere il seeks higher goal.
Sands, tho trifing, make the mountain,
Atoms swell the boundless sea,
Noble deeds with life increasing,
Win blGst eternity.
As the spire in lofty grandeur,
Points unto the distant skies,
Let our, actions show to others,
Where the end Of greatness lies. +
Then viii each succeeding nation
= Blesstne 90 that gave Us birth,
And our souls will know in Heaven,
n How we benefited Earth
PHILAD'A., Feb. llih, 1855.
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LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

New York, April l6.-The steamer George
Law arrived here this afternoon, with the Cali
fornia mails of the 10th ult., and 81 1885, in
treasure.
The Democratic State Convention appointed
delegates to the National Convention to be held
at Cincinnati, after adopting resolutions appro-
wing of the main features of the Nebraska bill,
and declaring the Hon. James Buchanan their
first choice for the Presidency.
The California State Senate rejected the res
olution condemnatory of ths election of Speak
er Banks, previously passed by the House.
The steamer Cortes, which left San Francisco
on the 10th, for San Juan, took one hundred
recruits for Walkers army.
The San Jose Telegraph hoists the names of
Fremont and Blair for President and Vice
President.
Adyices from Washington Territory state
that body of Indians, 1900 strong, were
about to make another attack ON the settle
ments. A conflict had taken place on White
River, between portion of the fourth infantry
under Lieutenant Kantz, and large body Of
Indians. The latter were routed, and only one
white man was killed. Lieutenant Kantz and
eight privates were murdered. The Indians
were building fort on White River, and q
large body of them we're encamped near Lake
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los. Id; white, los. ca Is. per 10 pounds.
Philadelphia and Baltimore -four 35S. ca 36s.
per barrel. White Indian corn, top price, 30s.
mixed aud yellow, sos. Cd.
The Latest by Telegraph to Liverpool.
London, Wednesday, MorRing.-The ceremo-
NAL announcement Of the conclusion of peace
was made on Monday, to the French Senate
and Corps Legislatif, by the Minister of State.
The Emperor thanks the members for their pa
triotic support always afforded him, which, to-
gether with the admirable devotedness of the
Allied fleets and armies, contributed powerfully
to the happy issue of the war.
1t has already been stated that the members
of the Conference have still to perfect num-
Der of secondary arrangements, essential to the
new state of the relations established in the
East. lie NOrd says that one of these is the
organization of the Principalites; and the De
bats says another is the special regulations for
opening the free navigation of the Danube.
Attif Bey embarked at Marseilles on Monday
bearing the treaty to Constantinople. A French
officer of rauk also embarked, on a special mis-
sion to the Sultan, from the Emperor Napoleon
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PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND VOCALISTS,

rINhE BRONCHIAL TROCHES differ materially from
Il Cough Lozenges in ordinary use. Containing no
opium dee,erous drag they be used freely by 70
ea and Speakers for moving hoarseness and clearing
the voice. BY allowing LoIenge dissolve gradually
in the mouth the soothing effect the Bronchial
aleviates Coughs, Colds any alton of The ,Poat
Bosros, SEPTEMBER I, 1852
GENTLEMEN: 4 knowledge OF the manner ian which va
articles OF the Materia Medoa wste combined by
you form the BRONCHIAL TRocaEs1 led me thtee or
four since TO adopt their The results been
such as to induce me TO continue the practice believing
them Of great benefit in many affections of the Bronchial
organs Yours, &c. IF. w. LANE, NJ. ID.
DEAR Sra: Your BRoxcHIAL TEocHBs seem 10 me a
simple and elegant torn for administering in combination
several medicinal substances held in general esteem
among Physicians in the of Bronze hia affections
Very respectfully, GEO r. BIGEIIOW, NJ ID.
ArHEEToNT I. BRowS, Esq. AS Washington street.
General Agents for New York, BARNES K PARK I;
Philadelphia. r. BROWN; Cine nnaJI. L ECRSTEIN /;
Chicago, J. III. REED & CO ass
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From the Editor 0; lac New York Mirror. Aug o Isis
a PERFECT CURE, AND NO MISTAKE.

About four weeks since Of the couposors of this
once suffering badly from cough that he was
unable to sleep nights, and stand at his case
lie became very pale and hin and gave symptoms OF
falling victim quick consumption. We recomme
to him various medicines which had no elect Finally.
gave him one hottie OF
WISrAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY.
IL afforded him immediate relief aud he is now a well
man, and not the slightest symptom Of "A cough These
facts, and further particulars may be learned al this
Office We should add. that the cough IN ibe above case
was accompanied by profuse splitting OF blood.
II genuine, signed /. BUTTS.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail only by SETH
w. FoWLE, Boston, Mass whom all orders should be
addressed snd ior sale by his agents ~
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THIRTY-F0URTH CONGRESS.
First Sessio On.
Tuesday, april Is, 1856.
SEN ATE

communication was received from the Pres
ident of the United States, concerning the ad
justment of the Mexican boundary line, and the
payment of the remaining three millions on the
purchase of the Messilla Valley. The principal
part of the sitting was occupied with motion
to reconsider the vote by which the Senate had
passed, a few days ago, joint resolution di-
recting change of the site of the District Arm
DRY from the Mall to Judiciary Square. An ex-
tended discussion took place in regard to the
encroachments already made upon the public
reservations of the city. Several members pre-
ferred stopping the work altogether, and paying
damages, whilst others could see no disfgura-
ton of the grounds at the point proposed, and
urged the Importance of providing place for
the arms of the volunteers of the District, and
for the preservation of the many trophies OBJ
tanned in the wars in which the country had been
engaged. The determination to prevent all fur
ther encroachments on the public reservations
prevailed. The vote on the passage of the joint
resolution was reconsidered, and the resolution
recommitted to the Committee ON Military AZ
fairs, with instructions to report bill repeating
the act of the last session providing for the cree
ton of an Armory. The Senate then held a
brief Executive session.
HOUSE,
Several bills were reported; amongst them,
one for the sale of certain public buildings at
Liberty, Missouri, and the application of the pro-
ceeds to the erection of an ordnance depot at
Fort Leavenworth, and bill to provide for the
sale of certain military sites and reservations
bill was reported from the Committee on Mil
itary Affairs, and passed by the House, to amend
the act of Sd March, ls49, providing for the pay
ment of horses and other property lost in the
military service. The deficiency bill was the
tof he do
in Committee of the Whole. The amendment
of the Senate appropriating 100000 for the
Washington Aqueduct was so amended, on mo
| ton of Mr.. 81. Marshall, of Kentucky, as to re
| quire that when this work shall have been com
| pleted, the inhabitants of the two cities shal
| only be allowed to tap the same on the yearl.
| payment of such rates as may be agreed upoi
| between the Commissioner of Public Building
and the corporate authorities of the two cities
| The Senates amendment, thus amended, wa
non-ooncurred in by the Committee of the Whole
| The Committee rose without disposing of al
the amendments before it, and the House ad
| iourned.
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COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS. ETC.

As a preventive or remedial ageAt, know Of nothing
of such wonderful efficacy Browns Bronchial Troches
or Lozenges, which The messengers OF peace tc
ae noisy cougk ard relief afflicted who suffer from
Bronchitis, Asthma and all affections vi The Lungs TC
public speakers, this Wa, prove invaluable as cure fo
hoarsenoas, while its action upon ,he throat is sautary
'he highest degree. We have experienced the benefit
rived from the Of these Troches feel pleased Il
endorse the thousand encomiums already passed upon
their emimen, qualities Lttelgeaocr
Sold by Druggists throughout the United States
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adopted, instructing the Committee on Patents
to consider the expediency of amending the
laws so far as to allow the inhabitants of the
neighboring British provinces to enjoy the ben
ehts OF these laws on an equal footing in all re-
spects with the citizens of the United States
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of
the bill to authorize and facilitate the construc-
ton of railroad and magnetic telegraph
through the territory of the United States from
the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean
Mr.. Weller maintained the constitutional
power to construct military and other roads
through the territory of the United States.
The further consideration of the subject was
postponed until the 29th inst
Sixteen private bills were passed, and the
Senate adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
MIR. Haven submitted two letters addressed
by the Secretary of the Navy to Mr.. Benson,
chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs,
IN which Secretary Dobbin invited Congress to
visit the new steamer Merrimac at Annapolis,
saying that the President and himself expected
to leave Washington for that city this afternoon,
and will wait the arrival of tomorrow morning 8
train before going to the steamer.
On motion of Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois. II
was resolved, that when the House adjourn, il
will stand adjourned until Monday
The House, in Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, disposed of the Senate
amendments to the deficiency appropriation
bill.
The action of the Committee was then re
ported to the House, and the further considera
ton of the subject was postponed until Mon
day.
The House receded from its amendments t.
the Military Academy bill, and adjourned unit
Monday.
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Squsw. General Wool had arrived at Van
couver, and was preparing to take the field
early in April.
The advices from Oregon are to the LIST ult,
and from Washington to the middle of Febru'
airy. The whole country was represented to be
in arms, and great battle with the Indians
was anticipated
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Republication in Illinois.

A State Convention of the Anti-Nebraska
party of Illinois will be held in the city of
Bloomington, on Thursday, the 10Th day of
May proximo, for the purpose of choosing can
didates for State officers, appointing delegates
to the National Convention, and transacting
such other business as may properly come be-
fore the body.