Eastern times., 1856-04-10
Steamer Pacific---Remarkable PRESENT.
ment---Strange Apparition, &c.

ment---Strange Apparition, &c.
We have always been averse to feeding the
popular appetite for marvellous things, espec-
tally those which may be said to have their
origin in supernal latitude, and only calcu--
lated to create thirst for further revelations
which can never be satisfied this side Of the
grave. But the circumstances we are about
to relate, are so remarkable, and are so well
authenticated, that we cannot avoid the tempt
alton to give them publicity and hoping our
readers will not think that because we have
gone TO another world for information in re-
gard to the missing steamer, we have yet Civ
en- up hopes of hearing from her in this, we
proceed TO relate the story substantially as re-
lated to us B.
Among the passengers in the Pacific is, or
was, Mr.. k*****w, OF this city, gentleman
who has crossed the Atlantic several times,
and always left in happy spirits, and always
returned in excellent health. But just before
leaving on his last voyage, his spirits became
suddenly and excessively depressed. He could
not account for the feeling he struggled to
overcome it, and his friends endeavored to ral-
ly him. But it was no use-the strange pre-
sentiment of some dreaded fatality hung over
him, and weighed down his energies. Yet
important business requiring his presence in
Europe at a certain time, he determined to dis
regard the admonitions of this inward moni-
tor, and to hazard the voyage. Before start
ing, however, he made his will, and placed it
in the hands of friend
Mr.. K. was engaged TO be married to an es-
Unable young lady, daughter of one of our
most respectable and highly esteemed mer-
chants, whose residence is short distance
from the city and the wedding was to take
place on Mr.. X. s return from his European
voyage. The approach of this interesting
event, it was naturally thought, tended TO ag-
gravate the aversion he had to again tempt
the dangers of the treacherous ocean but the
cordial good wishes he had to carry with him,
and the prospects of happy return at some
time or other, somewhat relieved his mind of
the burthen which weighed upon it, and he
departed
He arrived out safely, transacted his bust
ness, and wrote home letters breathing the
kindiest feelings of attachment for his dear
friends, and designating the time at which he
might be expected to return. Of course, his
arrival was looked for with much interest, es-
pecially by the lady 10 whom he was engaged.
But how futile are human calculations Days
and weeks have elapsed since that period, and
yet a cheering word from the vessel which
was to bear him homeward, has not been heard
to relieve the now painful anxiety respecting
her
About the time Mr.. X. appointed TO be at
home, Miss -, his betrothed, was one night
startled from her sleep by the figure of Mr.. X.
appearing before her The form seemed so
palpable that she was for moment bewil-
dered. She felt conscious that it could not
be her intended yet so real seemed the ap-
partition, that she raised herself in bed and
spoke TO 1t that moment it vanished, and
Miss -, relieved from her sleeping agita-
ton, awoke her sister, who was sleeping be-
side her, and related the occurrence.
But little was thought of this matter until
recently, when circumstances induced refer
ence to the date of its happening. 1t proved
to be February THE rery day on nchich the
steamer Ed,nburg saao portions Of cabin .tarni-
ture, 5c., ,chich some suppose TO hare belonged
10 the Pacific.
This, to say the least, is a remarkable CO.
incdence-but we sincerely hope and trust
that it will prove simply means of adding, il
possible, 10 the intense joy and gladness which
await the reunion of dearly-loved and cher
lshed friends, whenever that so much longed
for moment of reunion shall arrive.-BOsion
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