Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-05-25

Paper-welghts, dishcOycrs, books from the
circulating library, anything. One day he
threw the clotlics-brush at him. The
poor black man took to his bed, and died.
An inquest was held, Miss. as was only
right and proper; but the colonel, who
was rolling in money. bribcd the parisl,
beagle, and he sulnmonscd packed jury,
composed entirely Of retired civilians, who
returned a verdict Of Sunstroke, caused by
the peculiar effect of the British sun in
January on the Hindoo constitution. And
now, as Mr.. Jeakes SAYS, his spiri: goes
perambulating about demanding Justice.
What became Of Colonel Culpeppcr
asked Lady Peckoycr.
Took i'll directly after, my Lady replied
Mrs. Bunce in an awful voice and died
in state of raving madness in the Char
ing Cross Hospital, with strait waistcoat
on, and two medical students holding a
feather bed underneath the window per-
pctually, for fear he should leap out.
As soon as Mrs, Bunce had concluded
her story, and retired to her own domain,
Lady PeckOvcr said: 1t il extraordinary
how superstitious uncducated people still
are! Bunce evidently believes this absurd
tale.
l am inclined to believe it also, mother.
observed Julia. These phenomena, singu.
lar as they may seem. are in strict Accord
ance with natural laws, if We could but
ascertain what these laws are. am only
surprised that the colOnel's spirit does not
manifest itself us well as that Of the
IIindOo.
should be very much surprised, Julia.
I commenced quietly, if it did, considering
that Colonel Culpcppcr is still living.
Still living! exclaimed my cousin.
Yes-at Gheltemllam. He is an old
friend of my mothers family, and though
little impatient in temper, one Of the
kindest of men. | believe Mrs. Buncc's
story to be cruel libel. and for the sake of
Colonel Culpeppcrs's reputation, am de-
affair.
You cannot help allowing my dear aunt,
l said, without agreeing in JuliI's super
natural view, that there is something more
in it than dream
There is, answered Lady Pcckoycr; and
| assure you, my dear, it makes me feel
thoroughly uncomfortable.
| Then shall insist, | said, on Georges
coming back to town at once, AMI assist
ing NE to ferret it out.
CHAPTER 1lt
George was little unwilling to leave
his pike fishing and his clergyman | con.
fcss felt rather jealous of that clcrsyman)
but he such an excellent seltdcnyIng crca
turc, that he was as amiablc IA possible
wien he returned. lie had been away for
nearly three weeks, and it was so pleasant
to feel my hand once more resting on his
/ arm when we went out sight seeing. instead
Of being dependent Oh Julia, who really
wears such prclWsterOus skirts (al h0uSh
try to Impress upon her that the fashion is
chalgimg,) that it is difficult to get within
II yard of her. George listened most pa
ticntIy to my account of the glost-story,
and could perceive Il clever sort of twin
kle in his cycs when had finished it, as
much as to say:
"rrust me for unravclling the matter"
Then my dear husband spoke thus:
Write letter to Colonel culpeppcr.
detailing the lady's story, and ask him for
an immediate reply. Don't let the SER
wants see the letter but drop it into the
pillar-box mt the street corncr.'
did as my husband babe me; and three
days afterwards received the following re-
ply, brought by a con,miSsionaire from the
i Oriental Club:
My DEAR lsABELLA-I certainly did
not expect that the first letter written to
me by YOU since your marriage would con-
tain an accusation of aggravated man
slaughter" hut ~ it is. and you will per-
haps bc surprised to learn that think the
charge sufficiently grave to require my
presence in London for the purpose OF re-
butting it; SO have come up from Chcl-
tcnhaln and if your husband (whosc ac-
ouaintance wish tO makc-l knew his
father during the first Burmese war) will
rive me q call at the Club this evening.
think our two wise heads may devise a
scheme which will cttectually absolvc me
from having to sign myself 1.-THE conscience
smttcn murderer
FERDINAND CULpErPER.
When George came hOme that night. he
whispered to me: "Don't SAY word to
uncle, aunt, OF Julia, about Culpepper',
arrival. And now, Bella, would you lik.
to see the ghost again
Ishuddered slightly, and answered, Dcal
George, | think would rather not.
Because have notion, he continued
that it will walk Tonight. Culpepper il
: coming here to try and get sight of it,
l am to let him in quietly at the front d"o
about nall- past cicNtu.
DO YOU know, George. said gravely
Colonel Culpepper's conduct makes M
feel very uneasy. cannot bear to thlnl
it OF such nice old gentleman, and yet
: cant help fancying there is some fonnds
: ton for that dreadful story of Mrs. Buncc's
Georges reply to this was hurst o
t laughter, which he checked suddenly, an,
then said in II hollow voice; In good truth
there is very serious foundation for tina
story.
! q George. exclaimed, you make m
feel as if you had put cold key down NJ.
e back am getting quite nervous.
I Then you had better not stop to see tn
ghost. dear Bella. Go up stairs, and ge.
r ready for bed, but don't make yourself thor
il oughly dislablle-I may have occasion t
r summon You and the rest of the family be
tween this aud morning
: Alter imploring George to be careful,
erept Nnwillmsly up stairs. waving m
( hand over the banisters ut each successiv
5 landing. until the dear fellow was no long
Y er visible. then entered my bcdr"om
8 and sitting down in the easy chair by tn
II fire, pretended to read a book. 1t was
1t 10 use; could not read, So. instead .
:. reading, set my door ajar, and lisseae
II intently.
1t The Peckovcrs are early people wle
/ they have no company, and by half pa'
: eloyeM the house was perfectly quiet. Ill