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LAST WORDS
Open the western window, love:
Draw the white drapery aside ;
A fresher zephyr fans my cheek—
Another summer day has died.
A little while, and with the day,
Down Death's slant hill-slopes I shall go ;
Alone my untaught feet must tread
The path into the vales below.
Hold me upon yoar faithful heart,
While dimly shine the coming stars,
And languidly my weary soul
Trembles against its loosened bars.
It will seem strange to see me lie
:Silent and voiceless in my rest;
No sound, no motion—these pale hands
Folded upon,no heaving breast.
I wore white rose-beds in my
. hair,
Only a few short months ago,
At our blest bridal. When I sleep
In death's still quiet, crown me so
We have been very happy, love:
Were any e'er so blest before?
Hold me more closely : very soon
Yon cannot clasp me any more.
I did not think to leave you so,
I hoped to bless you many years:
To bless you with glad hours; and now
In death I leaA you Love's sad tears
I have so loved you, that I think
God will not partus evermore:
And that a fuller life of love
Awaits us on the starry shore.
Your life will very lonely be,
At first : but you are brave and strong.
I know you will forgive your wife
Whore she has wayward been, and wrong
The flowers I•loved will bloom again,
And the great world-heart throb the same
And soon, how soon will die away
The faintest echoes of my name!
It will not matter. I shall be
Where doubt and weariness shall cease :
From life's hot tumults safely kept,
In the cool shadows of His peace.
How the red clouds fade ! It seemeth strange
And the west wind is growing chill :
Kiss me, my darling! Do not weep
A death so painless and so still !
THE EDITOR'S WOOING
We.love thee, Ann Maria Smith,
And in thy condescension
Wo see a future full of joys,
Too numerous to mention.
There's Cupid's arrow in thy glance,
That, by thy lbve's coercion,
Has reached our melting heart or hearts,
And asked for one insertion.
With joy we feel the blissful smart;
And ere our passion ranges,
We freely place thy love upon
The list of our exchanges.
There's music in thy lowest tone,
And silver in thy laughter;
And truth—but we will give the full
Partioulars hereafter.
Oh! we would tell thee of our plans,
All obstacles to scatter;
But we are full just now, and have
A press of other matter.
Then let us marry, Queen of Smiths,
Without more hesitation ;
The very thought doth give our blood
A larger circulation.
THE PHANTOM WIFE
You ought to get married = Pennon.
It's wronging some fair creature of the
other sex for you to remain a bachelor.
With an inherited income of five thousand
a year, besides what you make by- your
commissions, you have more than enough
for yourself, extravagant as you are ; and
it is plain that the balance ought to be
invested in loves of bonnets, and dresses,
and jewels, etcetera, to form the staple of
some woman's happiness. You have no
right to defraud her of it. Then, I will
say, even if it does flatter yon, that I
think you tolerably well calculated to take
care of a wife.'
Thank you. But you are rather late
with your advice. I have been married a
month.'
You? Bless my heart and soul ! why
didn't you telly person Of it? I thought
I was in your confidence, my friend.'
There's no one in the city aware of it
yet. I married my wife in the country
and brought her here quietly, that we
might pass the honeymoon in peace.
One of your freaks again. Where do
you keep your bride 1'
Oh, we are housekeeping. I bought
and furnished a place before I went for
her, and took her directly to it. I've a
beautiful house, fitted especially to an
artist's taste and necessities. My studio
is in the centre of the building, and is the
full height of two stories, with a skylight,
very secluded, being shut in by apartments
on every side but one. Come, will you
go with me now, and let me show it to you?'
I'm all curiosity. Of course I shall
see Mrs. Pennon Carlyle 1'
I think not this morning ; I believe
she is out. But that need not prevent you
from going through the house with me,
and giving your opinion of it. I have
several new pictures. My wife's portrait
is now on the easel, painted by myself
since our marriage.'
The two friends turned and pursued
their way into one of the avenues near
Broadway, and out of this into a quiet
side street, a favorite quarter with people
of wealth and refinement, who preferred
unobtrusive elegance to the more florid
display of the avenue.
I might have known something had
happened to you,' said Thomas Throck
morton;the first speaker, as they walked
along. Your step is as buoyant as that
of a child, and your face absolutely radiant
•with joy. The light of the bridal lamp is
shining out of the window of your soul.'
4I need not ask you if you are as happy as
you probably anticipated being—your
whole air is that of exultation.'
lam gloriously happy, and you will
- not wonder at that when you see her—
that is, her portrait.' The speaker paused
before a handsome mansion. This is the
house,' and he rang the bell.
The door was opened by a highly re
spectable' old colored servant, who smiled
with all the brilliancy peculiar to his race,
as he recognized Mr. Throckmorton.
You see I keep Hannibal ; I would
not part with him for his weight in gold,'
observed Pennon, and they entered the
suite of apartments which occupied the
first floor.
These furnished with richness and even
splendor, were three in number, and pre
sented nothing peculiar in their arrange
ment, unless it might be an excellence of
taste and harmony of combination not
• altogethei common.
I knew you were in good circumstances,
Pennon, but 1 did'not suppose you able to
begin with quite so many luxuries,' said
'his friend, looking admiringly at the
elaborate finish of rooms and prevailing
air of magnificence.
While I was in Italy I spent not a
dollar of my income ; it accumulated, with
interest, for three years; My art more
than supported me ; and since my return
I have been fortunate in disposing of my
real estate for ten times what I gave for
it. Besides my wife is rich.
It sounds oddly enough to hear you
speaking of your wife. I regret very
much that I am not to have the pleasure
of seeing her to-day ; though you have
promised to introduce me to her portrait,
which is something. Let us go to your
studio.'
They ascended the winding staircase.
Come in here a moment,' said Pennon,
timing aside at the first landing. This
s our sleeping apartment; and this is
Beatrice's boudoir opening out of it ; the
window commands as pleasant a view as
can be.expeated in a city residence., The
roses and honeysuckles in the garden
beneath are in full bloom now. They
have done all the honor to our honeymoon
which was in their power.
One would think yon had never smoked
Turkish tobacco, and put your heels on
the table like a common mortal,' laughed
Throckmorton, giving an envious glahce
at the sumptuous yet delicate plenishings.
Thd draperies were of white and , rose
color ; the mirror-frames, cornices, and
mountings of gold, in plain, .modest
designs. A smiling love, flushed and
dimpled, his wings tinged with sunlight,
flung down from his rosy hands a cloud of
lace about the bed. In the boudoir was
collected a profusion of those dainty trifles,
which women love to surround themselves
with. An old fashioned Italian lute lay,
as if recently touched, upon the cushions
which made a luxurious recess of the bay
window. The visitor noticed, upon a
jaspachate table standing near this window,
the remains of a scarcely tasted breakfast,
and that, although the table was laid with
a tete-a-tete set, but one person had sat
down to it.
A faint fragrance floated in the air, 'as
if the breath of the beauty still lingered
upon it. An impression seized upon him,
that the presence which haunted these
chambers must be the incarnation of
beauty, and he glanced in the mirrors,
unconsciously expecting to see there some
shadow of the lovely shape which must
recently have stood before them. He saw
only his own homely, genial countenance ;
and after another half-covetous_ survey, he
heaved a sigh at which he laughed a
moment after, and was ready to follow his
host to his atelier.
He did not repress an exclamation of
surprise upon entering this. It was a
superb room, full sixty feet long, reaching
up from the story upon which it was
grounded through the upper one to the
roof, in which was constructed a sky-light,
harmonious in appearance and effect.
The ceiling was of pale blue, edged with
a silver band. The walls were hung with
a good collection of pictures ; several
niches for statutes were filled with marbles
which the owner had brought with him
from Italy.; and brackets, of exquisite
designs were disposed for the reception of
vases, urns, busts, and antique goblets
which enriched them. Even here, in this
secluded studio, a feminine presence was
apparent in the flowers which filled the
vases, as also in a bit of embroidery, and
a- work-basket, left upon a little ebony
table not far from the artist's easel. One
end of the apartment was occupied by an
organ, built in the room, and of as great
a volume of tone as the space to be filled
would allow.
g I did not know that you were a musi
cian, Pennon.'
I am not a performer, although, as you
are aware, I am passionately fond of music,
and an educated critic in it. The organ
is my favorite instrument, and Beatrice
plays it divinely. You should hear her
sing !'
I should like to, above all things, when
you are ready to permit it,' answered his
guest, looking at his beaming face. Bea
trice ! that is an Italian name.'
And my wife is an Italian. That is
the reason she sings so well ; her soul is
full of bloom and fire. Beatrice Carlyle
is a curious combination of names. I
suppose our natures are about as unlike as
our origin.'
Ido not know about that. You have
been pretty thoroughly steeped in the' oil
and wine' of a southern clime. Is this
the consummation of some love affair
begun in Italy ? Come, Pennon, you ought
to tell me all about it. You might realize
that I, like the fair sex, am dying of
curiosity." •
I was betrothed to Beatrice when I was
abroad ; circumstances prevented our im
mediate marriage ; -when those no longer
interfered, she followed me, as she had
promised. She came under the protection
of a mutual friend, and we were married
at that friend's house, very shortly after
her arrival. If you would like to get an
idea of my wife, here is her portrait •
though of course it does her injustice. No
one could paint Beatrice.'
Throckmorton stepped eagerly forward,
as his friend withdrew the cloth which
concealed a canvas still upon the easel,
and beheld a vision of unanticipated—of
marvellous—loveliness. The figure was
girlish and slender, yet rounded and lithe,
glowing through every curve and outline;
with triumphant, irresistible beauty. Tte"
arms were bare to the shoulders, and the
robe which covered her bosom was simply
gathered in at the waist by a girdle.
The countenance was that of a girl of
eighteen, the complexion fair as that of an
American blonde, and looking like that of
a lily transfused with sunlight. The hair
rippled in lustrous waves along the smooth,
low brow, marking the delicious contour
of the cheek and throat. As the eyes
always disclose more of the soul than any
other feature, so those gave character to
the delicate lineament. Pure and resplen
dent as planets, they were dark, and warm
with all the love that makes a woman.
beautiful. Throckmorton felt their sweet
influence thrilling his spirit.
clf she looks at you thus with those
eyes, I don't wonder that yon have acquired
that glowing concentration of expression,'
he remarked, after a few minutes' silent
contemplation.
Thus !' murmured Pennon, abstracted
ly ; I have not caught a hundredth part
of their light and rove and beauty. But
we must go now, my friend, if you will
excuse my shortening your visit. I have
an engagement at two o'clock, in Broad
way.!. .
I had hoped she world come in before
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LANCASTER CITY, PA., TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 1, 1860.
I left,' said the visitor, as he followed his
host to the lower hall.
Here, while Hannibal stood, with the
door open, to bow them out with African
flouri , bes, Mr. Cailyle thought of a letter
which he was to mail, which be had left
upon his writing-desk, and returned for it,
leaving his friend in the vestibule.
And how do you like your new mis
tress, Hannibal 1' asked the latter, left
alone with the old family servant.
He put the question as a matter of
friendliness to the venerable valet, whom
he had known ever since his intimacy with
his master ; not from any motive of curi
osity, and certainly not anticipating the
reply he was to receive.
Why, to tell you de trute, Massa
Throokmorton, dis pusson has not seen
her yet,' answered the negro, lowering his
voice to a confidential tone, while a shadow
obscured his usual brilliancy. a Pse not
seen no such pusson as Mrs. Carlyle yet,
though Massa purtends she here in dis
house. Berry strange! berry strange,
Massa Throckmorton—wouldn't you say
so V and the speaker looked anxiously in
the face of the master's friend
c Do you really mean to say that you
have not seen the bride I' asked the latter,
startled out of all thought of the impro
priety of questioning a servant about
family affairs.
41. do,' answered Hannibal, in a very
solemn manner. g Massa talks about her,
and takes her meals up stairs hisself, but
nobody's eber got a look, eben at her shad
der ; and to tell de whole truce, I feel
concerned about Massa Carlyle. If I
did not know you is his best friend, I
wouldn't say notin' for de worP, but I
suspect something' wrong here,' pointing
to his forehead. He was very strange
like for three or four days—didn't speak,
nor eat, nor nofin'—seemed almost like a
dead man ; and den, all to wonst, he got
berry bright and happy, and come in and
go out singin' and glad, and say he mar
ried, but wasn't going to tell any body
jus' yet. But I nebor see her—neber !'
Have you never heard her singing or
playing the organ?' asked Throokmorton,
recalling the musical instruments he had
seen, the work-basket and the embroidery.
Who let her out the door this morning ?'
Neber heard her voice, talkin' nor
singin', no more'n a ghost's. Neber let
her out de door to go nowheres. I wish
you'd keep your eye on Massa Carlyle,
and see what 'elusions you come to,' con
tinued the servant in a whisper, as he
heard returning footsteps.
Throckmorton felt like a man in a dream,
when he got out upon the pavement with
his friend, who- had never seemed more
hearty, and in such exuberance of spirits.
He wished to question him, yet knew
hardly how to approach the subject, and
finally parted with him at the entrance to
Dodworth's saloon, still puzzling mentally
over the communication made to him by
Hannibal. As he walked along alone, he
recalled something very peculiar in the
expression of his friend, which had im
pressed him during every moment of their
morning intercourse, vaguely, and without
any attempt upon his part to define it.
It was a, kind of wildness, such as a
sour imagination gives to spirits. There
had been something preternatural shining
behind the outer smile and brightness of
his eyes; and, although his step was so
elate and vigorous, there was something
shadowy and undefined about his manner.
Nothing of that which characterizes a
sleep-walker—that is marked by profound
abstraction from things swounding it ;
this was rather that of a Iwo-fold con-
So much was the interest of the young
man excited that he determined upon
making his brother artist another call
upon the following day, and to enter his
studio unannounced, as his previous
familiar neglect of ceremonies gave him
the privilege of doing.
When he rang the bell, the door was
opened by Hannibal, who, in answer to
his look of mute interrogation, shook his
head solemnly. 6 You need not announce
me : is Mr. Carlyle in his studio V Upon
,receiving an affirmative answer, he went
lightly up the stairs, but upon reaching
the door of the atelier he paused. A
voice, sweeter than he had ever heard,
even in his dreams, was pouring forth a
flood of melody, filling the air with ether
eal waves, rising higher and higher, swell
ing fuller and more full, until the listener
caught his breath like a drowning person,
overcome by the tide. He remained
motionless until the singing ceased.
Then he heard Pennon speaking a few
words in a gentle tone, and in reply, a
laugh, soft, low and delicious. It was a
laugh such as a woman sometimes repays
a man's flatteries with—there was nothing
ghostly in it.
' Hannibal is a fool!' muttered Throck
morton, knocking at the door—he did not
wish to intrude upon a lady without warn
, ing, notwithstanding his first purpose of
taking his friend by surprise.
4 Come in,' was the almost instantaneous
response. He entered.
' I beg your pardon ; I thought it was
Hannibal, coming for orders,' exclaimed
Pennon, advancing and holding out his
hand.
Before he took it, or before he even said
a word, the visitor glanced eagerly around
the large apartment. There was no one
but the artist visible—not another living
1 creature in the room ; and the room had
but one apparent - means of exit, which
was the door at which he himself had
entered.
Where is Mrs. Carlyle, my boy? I
heard her singing for some time before I
ventured to knock. I expected to see her,'
he began, in surprise.
She was here but a moment ago,' re
sponded the husband in the most natural
manner in the world. She has but just
this moment left me. Did you not see
her in the hall 1 she must have passed
you.'
I saw no one.'
Pennon hastened to the entrance.
I hear the rustle of her garments now
—she is going down the stairway. Bea
trice !' he called in a tender voice, waiting
an instant, as if for a reply. She has
gone to her boudoir for a book of which
we were speaking,' he said, as he returned
within ; she will be back presently. It
is strange that you did not observe her.
See, I have, added a few more touches to
her picture, and I think it a little more
like her.'
Throokmorton turned to the portrait.—
It seemed to him even more beautiful than
upon the preceding day.
;If there are an3r more women in Italy
as lovely as this one you have won away, I
will go all the way there for a look at one.'
c.T. do not believe there is another in
the world quite as fair as my Beatrice.—
But her soul—her soul, my Mend—that
is more lovely than the body.'
g Her voice, at least, is beyond praise,
for I have heard it. I congratulate you,
Pennon. Ido not wonder at your eat&
Cation. Your bachelor friends must for-
give yon any amount of self-content
thrown in their faces. But I must say,
you are behaving very selfishly. I believe
you are afraid we shall be rendeied discon
tented and repining, so you keep her out
of sight, for the sake of our peace of
mind.
I intend having a ceremonious recep
tion soon, and introduce her to my friends
with all becoming surroundings. In the
meantime I must and will enjoy my honey
moon without any intrusions of the world.
You know we were always indifferent to
general society, you and I, Tom ; and
what's the use of bidding it to that
sacredest of life's festivals, the marriage
feast I You needn't, feel hurt now, and
look around for your hat. If I had not
wished you to beoome acquainted with my
Beatrice, I should not have told yon any
thing about her. I will go and find her,
and bring her to you here - .'
He left the studio. During his absence
Throckmortonj3 eyes fell upon the ebony
stand whioh had' attracted his attention
yesterday. He detected the addition of
a dainty rose-colored glove, and a fan,
with a handle of silver and pearls ; but
the embroidery did not seem to have made
any progress.
In a few m9ments his host returned
alone.
It is very singular,' said be, I have
been all over the house and cannot find
her. She never goes out without letting
me know.'
For the first time, his guest observed a
blank wandering look ; he said but•little,
took up his palette, and began touching
the portrait here and there. After wait
ing a time, his visitor retired more per
plexed than when he came.
He did not meet Pennon Carlyle again
for several days. When he did encoun
ter him he was exceedingly cordial,
pressing him to call on Mrs. Carlyle very
soon.
She regretted her absence on the two
previous occasions very much, as she had
heard so much of her husband's beloved
friend. Be sure and come around to-
morrow, Tom. We shall both be at home.
If you will come at six o'clock, I will tell
Hannibal to have a plate laid for you.'
6 I am curious to see your table with a
lady presiding. I shall be sure to accept
your hospitaiity. Does your wife love
flowers 13—they were passing a florist's
upon Fifth Avenue, as he asked the ques-
, Next to her husband,' was the smiling
reply.
They went in, and Throckmorton select
ing a costly boquet of such flowers as he
thought most appropriate, sent them with
his regards to the invisible bride.
He appeared punctually to dinner at the
hour appointed on the next day, and not
entirely to his surprise, saw nothing of the
lady of the mansion.
A couple of weeks passed, during which
a rumor had gained ground that Pennon
Carlyle was becoming insane. And indeed
his strange conduct gave only too much
reason to fear that such was the case
g He has thought, studied and dreamed
too much,' mused Throekmorton. ' His
brain is over excited ; and if he does no.
immediately receive the wisest medics,
attendance, ho will become hopelessly
ruined in intellect.'
Yet his operations were confined to the
single object of that phantom wife, whose
portrait stood ever upon his easel, about
whom he talked to some of his confiden
tial friends, whose meals he took regularly
to her chamber, for whom a plate was
always placed at the dinner-table, but
who never came, who was never seen or
heard.
Ay ! but she had been heard—and that
was what puzzled Throokmorton beyond
all else. He had heard a voice—a divine
voice—singing and laughing ! yet when
he had stepped into the studio, expecting
to confront the lovely owner—behold it
was empty of her presence.
He remembered too that he had heard
a rustle of garments, and that the air had
stirred, with a passing form, when he had
opened that studio door. Pennon had
said that she had passed him. Had an,
invisible spirit gone out before him, which
his material eyes were too gross to behold ?
A chill crept over him, albeit, he was
brave,
and not in the least superstitious,
when he puzzled himself about this matter.
Was - his own imagination so excited that
he fancied the sound of singing when
there bad been no sound 1-
At the end of two weeks he - was in
Pennon's rooms again ; and found in him
the highest state of joy and triumph possi
ble to conceive ; he looked like a person
transfigured with happiness.
Tom, my friend,' he said, g you have
been many times disappointed in my prom
ises to introduce you to my wife. You
shall be kept in suspense no longer. My
cards are being sent out this morning for
the reception of which I spoke, and which
is to take place on Thursday evening. I
have invited all my friends ; and intend it
to be a brilliant affair. It cannot be too
magnificent to do honor to my great
happiness. Be sure and come early. I
swear to you you shall see - Beatrice.'
Poor, poor fellow !' sighed Throokmor
-ton, as he left the elegant abode. To
have his splendid prospects destroyed in
this manner is too cruel ! and he is una
ware of his own danger, so of course will
not summon the medical experience which
might save him. I will go at once to some
competent physician and take the respon
sibility of procuring advice.
He had during his last call ascertained
the name of the friend whom Pennon
stated had brought his bride across the
ocean, and at whose house he was married.
Before he took any other step he concluded
it best to consult this friend, and .find out
as much as possible of the causes whioh
led to his singular delusion. Mr. Mazzini
was an Italian gentleman whom he had
occasionally met in Pennon's 'society, and
who had recently returned from a visit to•
his native land, and was now residing in a
villa Non the Hudson, some seventy
miles from New York. '
Prompted by the order of hil3 friendship
fOr Damon, he went Weight to the dock
for whence the afternoon, boat - started and
arming seinetan' e during the evening et
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Mr. Mazzini's villa, went the night there,
and had a long consultation with him.—
He learned from this gentleman, that Mr.
Carlyle, while in Rome, had been be
trothed to a beautiful girt, Beatrice
Cellini by name, of English and Italian
parentage; (her mother having been an
English beauty who married Cellini during
a visit to Rome,) of noble descent and
fine education ; a maiden in every respect
worthy of the love she inspired in the
earnest soul of the young American artist.
Her father had no objection to the match,
except that-it would deprive him of the
society of his daughter ; and as her beloved
mother was now dead, he could not make
up his mind to part with her. He allowed
them, however, to enter -upon a condition
al engagement. Beatrice revealed to her
lover, before he returned to America, that
she suspected her father would soon form
another marriage, and if he did that, she
would no longer hesitate to follow him, if
she could obtain proper escort ; if not, he
must come for her, upon sending him word.
Mazzini was then in Italy, with the inten
tion of remaining until the following
summer, and to Mill, as a personal friend,
and also a distant relative of Beatrice; the
artist confided the charge of his bride,
should she be ready to accompany him.—
It seemed that immediately upon the return
of Pennon, he set himself to preparing a
beautiful home for his future wife, though
he told no one of his exptetations, wishing
to surprise and delight his friends by . a
sudden revelation of the great treasure he
had secured. In due course ofthne there
arrived the letters so eagerly anticipated ;
one from Beatrice, a love letter, the other
from her escort, naming the day of their
expected departure from Naples, the name
of the vessel, and all the material partiou-
ars. Pennon then told his faithful
servant, Hannibal, of the honor about to
befall the new mansion, and the prepara
tions he wished made for the reception of
its mistress, into all of which the old
fellow entered with childish delight.
The vessel in which we took passage,'
said the relator to Throckmorton, encoun
tered adverse storms, and was finally
wrecked upon the southern coast of Flori
da. We were obliged to take to the boats
and attempt to reach the shore, amid boil
ing breakers surging against dangerous
reefs. The ladies were placed in one boat,
into which I was not permitted to enter.
I took an affectionate farewell of Beatrice,
feeling it doubtful if we should live to
meet again. I saw,' said he, I saw—,'
and the tears chokd up his throat hyster
ically, Pennon Carlyle's life-hope- go
down beneath the waves. I saw the
hungry waters snatch away forever the
glorious beauty of my young cousin. The
sea shut over the golden glimmer of her
floating hair.. Believe me when I saw her
go down, so young, so lovely, I scarcely
oared for my own safety. But, as is often
the case, the fairest fruit was shaken
down, the withered apple clung to the tree.
I. reached the shore, in the course of an
other week my home, where I waited to
confirm the terrible news to him who had
already seen the telegraphic report of the
loss of the vessel, but who had hoped Bea
trice was saved with me. I think his reason
must have given away immediately under
the stock, although I did not suspect it at
the time. He shut himself up away from
every living creature for twenty-four
hours ; when he came from his chamber he
appeared unnaturally, I had almost said
horribly, calm. He asked for some relic
of his bride ; I had nothing to gibe him.
He went home that night, refusing the
offer I made him of my company. Three
days afterward I received a trunk, which
had drifted ashore and been forwarded to
me. It was Beatrice's and contained her
jewels, and many little feminine treasures
of the toilette, his miniature ' letters, &c.
I sent it immediately to Mr. Carlyle. It
was probably from the reception of this
that his madness took the shape of imagin
ing that his bride had arrived. The fan,
work basket, lute, and other trifles which
you saw, were, undoubtedly, a part of the
contents of the trunk, which he has dis
tributed around him, to help his fancy in
its singular deception.'
But the singing,' said Throckmorton,
what can account for that ?'
Heaven knows—since it can hardly be
expected that you, too, are mad.'
His visitor smiled sadly.
Alas for Pennon !' he sighed, it is a
melancholy termination of his career, and
he had such a genius ! I tell, you,' he
continued with fervor, I love that man
like a brother ; I can not give him up my
friendship shall leave no resource untried
for salvation. Will you not return with
me, Mr. Mazzini, and see what can be
done ? In the first place, I would like to
quietly put a stop to the reception which
is to take place this evening, and which
will make his hallucination so notorious
that, if he is ever restored, it will be ex
ceedingly mortifying to him. I know of
no other way than just to get him off
somewhere, and have Hannibal close the
house to company with the excuse of sud
den illness. This course, however, will
not prevent rumors from increasing, as it
is already suspected what the true state of
the case is.'
The two gentlemen started for the city,
expecting to reach it at four o'clock ; but,
as usual upon emergencies, the steamer
broke her paddle wheel, and it was after
nine P. M. when they landed. Troubled
and distressed, they made no alteration in
their toilettes, but taking a carriage drove
directly to Mr. Carlyle's residence, which
they found blazing with light; the voices
of music and mirth within, carriages still
arriving, although the rooms seemed al
ready crowded. Hannibal opened the door
for them, in all the glory of white kids and
a new suit. His sable countenance reflected
all the splendor of the occasion; despite
the dignity of his position, he chuckled
with satisfaction when he beheld who were
the new arrivals.
How are you getting on?' asked
Throckmorton, anxiously.
'Oh, massas, you jis go in ! jis go in
and see!' was all the answer they could
elicit.
' They pressed forward into the throng.
Drawn by curiosity, which had vaguely
rumored strange things of this reception,
everybody who had been asked was there ;
and - the apartments were crowded with
rustling 'silk, sweet with perfumes, spark
ling with jewels. Standing underneath
the arch which separated the first two
rooms of the suite, they saw Pennon, ereot,
graceful, and joyous, appearing better
than ever in his life before, as he replied
to - the greetings oenstantly poured in upon .
~ And, there by, his side stood the
phantom wife, 'a slight', fair creature ; the
living reality .of her portrait, 'only as much
more beautiful, as the cunning flesh and
blood workmanship of Nature must sur
pass all art.
glt is Beatrice herself !' stammered
117R7zini, turning pale.
At ,that moment her eyes rested upon
him. With a pry of joy, forgetful of cold
decorum, she sprang and threw herself
into his arms:
g Oh, my dear friend, my dear cousin, I
am alive—l am saved! and so glad to
greet you,' she murmured.
I cannot comprehend it,' muttered
Mazzini 'I saw you drowned.'
No—no—not drowned, I was washed
ashore,. insensible. The wreckers pidked
me up and restored me to life • but they
kept me concealed on account o f the rich
jewelry which I wore on my person, and
of which they robbed me. I told them to
take it freely, joyfully, if they would let
me go to you ; but they were afraid you
would compel them to restore it, and they
would not rvlease me until after you had
started for your home'
Come into this recess a moment, my
friends ; the company must excuse us for
a brief interval, until it is all explained,'
said Pennon, and the four withdrew into a
quiet corner.
11 had great difficulty in getting the
means of coming on,' continued Beatrice,
smiles and tears upon her heavenly face.
1 . 1 wrote to my cousin here, but my
letter did not reach him, and after waiting
four weeks for an answer, I begged of a
friendly family, the money to pursue my
journey, and arrived, safely, in this city
only four days ago. I found Pennon's
name in the Direotory, sought him out,
surprised him, amazed him, convinced him
of my identity, and married him (blushing)
the same day.'
But , this in no manner accounts for
your presence here several weeks ago,'
said Throokmorton, stupidly.
I must have been mad,' whispered
Pennon. 6 I realize it now. But, if so,
the shock of her real coming restored the
reason, which the anguish of her loss
overthrew. lam sane enough now,' look
ing at his wife with eyes of calm, immeas
urable fondness. lam sure enough of
this, Beatrice,' clasping the hand which
sought his.
But the singing 3' queried Throokmor
ton.
CI cannot explain it with distinctness,'
replied Pennon. I remember, however,
that my phantom wife sang for me, talked
with me, laughed and played like any
human creature ; I believe now, since I
think it all over, that I did the singing
myself, and responded to my own conver
sation. It is not strange that the songs
which Beatrice used to sing should so have
entered into my memory and soul, that in
the singular condition I was in, I should
be able to reproduce them, perhaps, even
to counterfeit her voice.'
Then all I have to say,' remarked
Throokmorton, dryly, ' is, that you are
the most skilful counterfeiter of whom we
have any account. If you could forge
such notes as those, you are scarcely to be
called to an account for it. They would
have been endorsed as genuine at the
bank of heaven itself.'
c In the language of you Americans, it's
c all right' now,' laughed Mazzini, c so let
us all be merry as marriage bells.
We shall have a good appetite for the
wedding feast,' observed the material
Throokmorton, for we were detained on
the river, and have had nothing to eat
since breakfast. I can imagine myself,
now, drinking in a glass of that old
Madeira, Pennon, the health of the Phan
tom Wife.'
CARDS.
ANDREW J. STEINMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office formerly occupied by the late Col. Reah Frazer,
opposite Cooper's Hotel, West King street.
apr 17
EDWARD DIPGOVERN,
ATTORNEY - AT LAW,
No. 3 South Queen street, in Reed, McGrann, Kelly it
Co.'s Banking Building, Lancaster, Pa.
apr 6
DR. JOHN 11I 9 CALLA, DENTIST.. - Office
No. 4 East King street. Residence Walnut street,
second door West of Duke, Lancaster, Pa. [apr 18 tf 13
EMOVAL.--W ILL lASI B:FORD NE
11,, Attorney at Law, has removed his office from North
Queen street to the building in the south-east corner of
Centre Square, formerly known as Robley's Hotel.
Lancaster, april 10
THEO. W. HERR, SURVEYOR, CON
VEYANCER AND SCRIVENER.
OFFICE—No. 22 North Duke street, opposite the Court
House, Lancaster, Pa.
EMOVAL.-11. B. SWARM., Attorney
.11,, at Law, has removed his office to No. 13 North Duke
street, nearly opposite his former location, and a few doors
north of the Court House. apr 5 3m 12
W T. IcPHAIL,D
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
maAlly 11 No. 11" N. Duce ST., LANCASTER, PA.
WILBERFORCE NBITIN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office No. 24 North Queen street, nearly opposite Michael's
Hotel, Lancaster, Pa. [oct 25 ly' 41
SAHUEL H. REYNOLDS , Attorney at
Law. Office, No. 14 North Duke street, opposite the
Court House. may 5 tt 16
7 ASHINGTON W. HOPKINS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office with N. Lightner & J. K. Alexander, Fags., Duke
Bt„ nearly opposite Court House. • [feb 7 6m° 4
ALDUS J. NEFF, Attorney at 'Law,-
Office with B. A. Shaeffer, Esq., south-west corner of
Centre Square, Lancaster. may 15, '55 ly 17
A_BRAM. SHANK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OIRICE WISE D. O. BSEILITILLN, Eft, No: 88 NORM DIME ST.,
LANCASTER, PA
NEWT ON • LIGHTNER, ATTORNEY
AT LAW, has his Office in. North Duke street, nearly
opposite the Court Rouse.
Lancaster, apr 1 tf 11
RP..E.BY, Attorney
at Law, has removed Ws Office from North Dake
street to No. 3, in Widmyer's Bow, South Duke street,'
Lancaster, Pa, [mar 13 tf 9
FREDERICK S. PYFER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
OFFICE—No.II Nowa Du= BMW, (WW2 ECIDE,) Las
CASTEN Pa. apr 20 tf 14
IDE MOVAL.O—WILLIJA.III S. ABIWEG,
Attorney at Law, has removed Ms office from his
former place into South Duke street, nearly opposite .the
Trinity Lutheran. Church. apr 8 tf 12
rp HALL FOREDIAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
0,146 wrra T. E. FEAtruair, Eon, No. 26 Pan Km ST.,
LANOABTER., PA
TESSE LANDIS, Attorney at Law.--01 6
El Ace one door east of Lecbler's Hotel, East King street,
Lancaster, Pa.
tia„.All kinds of iicrivening--such as writing Wills,
Deeds, Mortgages, Aeconnts,Wc., will be attended to with
correctness and despatch. may 15, '56 tf-17
TAMES BLACK, Attorney•at LOLW..-Of
tice in East King street, two doors, east of Lechiex'i
Hotel, Lancaster, Pa. :
,yr. business connected with his profession and
all kinds of writing, such as xreparing Deeds, Mortgages,
Statin; Accounts, &e., promptly-attended to.
m 15. tf-17
TAXES H.BARNES,
ft, FANCY AND WINDSOR oak= =ran.,
No. 59% East 'Sing street, Lancaster,
Takes pleasure in inviting the public to call at his Wain
rooms, and examine his DELITTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF
CHAIRS OS VARIOUS PATTERNS.
IS.ORDSRS received and promptly attended to at the
shortest notice.' None but the test *oilmen's° employed
In this
_establishment, consequently Chairs purchased at
this Image are fully equal to any artlolevad In thollasteht
Callaud esamblefor , yawn . hr. Liam lerly SI,
JOHN F.' STUNT ON,
ATTOSNEY AT LAW .
prnmanxiiinA,
Has removed his office to Ids residence, No. 249 South 6th
street, above Spruce.
Rehm by permission to Hon. H. G. Lotto,
" 'A. L. Hires
" Plus' lEtarmoN
" TRADDiug
nov 24 1y.45
RERWITALDB... J. T. BAKER, 1110iff.•
01PATHIO PHYSICIAN, luts removed his office to
No. 69 Rut Bing street, neat door above Kings GrooBl7.
Reference—Professor. W. A. Gardner, Philadelpida. •
Calls from the oonntry will be promptly attended to.
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, DRUGGISTS,
WALL PAPERS. DECORANTS,
. CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWA.B.III;
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ATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE...This
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United States, and is distinctive -in its ohataotor. It has
lately passed into the hands of Geo. W. Matson k 00., by
whom it will hereafter be conducted. Mr. Maisel was
formerly Chief of Police of New York City, and be wilt no
doubt render it one of the most interesting papers in the
country. Its editorials are forcibly written, and ofs altar.
aster that should command for the paper universal sup.
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SCRIVE NING !kr, CONVEYANCING,'
The undersigned respectfully announces to the patio
that he has taken the office lately oecupied by John A.
Eilestand, Sm., where he will be pleased to transact all
business connected with the above profession that may be
placed In his hands.
4Eir Office No. 26 North Duke street, Lancaster, Pa.
E. HAYES,
g)lty Regulator.
IL S--Castor Oil, Sweet 011, Oil of
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SPIKE, STONE, SEN ERA, SASSAFRAS, &a.
For sale at THOMAS ELLMAKEERS
Drag & Chemical Store, West Klug street, Liner.
fel, 8 kg 4
BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS,
TAKE NOTICE .
P. C00.3(.4,_
CURRIER AND LEATHER DEALER,
1130 Marled Street, below 12th, 1" haaddphia. -
has the most extensive assortment of SOLE AND UPPER
LEATHER, of all descriptions: Red and Oak Sole Skirting,
Slaughter, French and City Calf Skins, Kips, Wax Upper,
Morocco, Linings, Lacings, Leather Apron Skins,
Shoe Tools, Lasts, Findings, &a., and every article
requisite for Boot and Shoemaking, Wholesale and
Retail, at the lowest prices, to which he invites the attem
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TRUSSES! BRACES: SUPPORTERS::
C. H. NEEDLES,
8. W. CORNER TWELFTH AND RACE STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA.
Practical Adjuster of Rupture Trusses and Mechanical
Remedies. Has constantly on hand's: large Stock of Genu
ine French TrusseCalso a complete assortment of the best
American, including the celebrated Whites Patent Lever
Truss, believed by the best authorities to be superior to
any yet Invented. English and American Supporters and
Belts, Shoulder Braces, Suspensory Bandages, Self Inject
ing Syringes, adopted to both sexes, in neat portable owes,
French Pessaries, Urinal Bage, &c.
Orders and letters of enquiry, will meet prompt atten
tion. ang 23 ly 32
LPIIILDING SLATE.--The subscriber
has just received a large lot of PEACH BOTTOM and
YORK COUNTY BUILDING SLATE, which he will put
on by the square or sell by the ton, on the most reasonable
terms. He has also constantly on band an extra light
Peach Bottom Building Slate, intended for slating on top
of shingles. Please call and examine my PEACH BOTTOM
SLATE, which are the best in the market, and cannot be
had at any other yard, as I have made arrangements with
R. F. Jones for the Lancaster Market. •
GEORGE D. SPRECHER,
North Queen St., Lancaster, Penna.
*Fr The above slate can also be had at P S. BLETZ'S
Lumber Yard, Columbia.
This is to certify that we do not Bell our
best quality Peach Bottom 6 caged Slate to any other per
in Lancaster city than the above named.
R. F. JONES; •
Manufacturers of Peach Bottom Roofing Slate.
oct 8 tf 38
IT , ONIODIACHER & BAUMAN, TAN
ners and Carriers Store, back of Robt. illoderwell's
Commission Warehouse, fronting on the Railroad and
North Prince street. Cheap for Cash or approved credit—
Constantly on hand a full assortment of all kinds Saddler's
and Shoemaker's Leather ' of superior quality, including
" Rouzer's celebrated Sole Leather," also, Leather Bands,
well stretched, suitable for all kinds of machinery, of any
length and width required, made of a superior quality of
Leather, Furnace Bellows, Band and Lacing Leather, Gar
den Hose, Tanner's Oil, Currier's Tools, Moroccos, Shoe
Findings, &c.
All kinds old Leather bought in the rough ; highest prices
given for Hides and Skins in cash; orders will be prompt
ly attended to. • feb 6ly
I)AULICK & McCULLEV'S
NEW IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRY, •
NORTH WATER STREET, LANCASTER, PA..
The subscribers having leased the Foundry recently
erected by Mr. WILLIAM Dam% adjoining his Machine
Shop, in North Water street, between Orange and Chesnut
streets; also having bought out the Strasburg Foundry
and parte of the fixtures of other establishments of the
same kind, and having the most complete collection • of
Patterns in the City, are prepared to furnish Iron and Brass
CASTINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
(either light, or as heavy as can be made elsewhere ,) at the
shortest notice, and warranted to be done In the most
workmanlike manner.
Both being practical workmen—one a Moulder and the
other a Pattern Maker—they flatter themselves that, by
doing their own work, and having purchased their fixtures
at very low prices, in consequence of which their expenses
will be lees than any other establishment of the kind here,
they can make Castings and 'finish them at more reason
able prices than has heretofore ruled.in this City.
Aflair Strict attention paid to repairing STOVES.
GRATES and CYLINDERS of all kinds and sizes kept
constantly on hand.
They have on hand, and are constantly making new
designs for CELLAR GRATES, RAILING, and all kinds of
Ornamental Castings.
iSar- The highest price will be paid for Old Iron, Copper
and Brass.
We respectfully solicit a share of public 'patronage, and
shall spare no pains to please all who may favor no with
their custom._ _ LEWIS PAELICK,
_ .
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DILIIG AND CHEMICAL STIORE.
The subscriber having removed his gore to the new
building nearly opposite his old stand, and directly opposle
the Cross Keys Hotel, has now on hand a well selected
stock of articles belonging to the Drug business, consisting
In part of Oils, Acids, Spices, ' Seeds Alcohol, Powdered
Articles, Sarsaparillas, kc., &a, to which the attention of
'country merchants, physicians and con/Mums in general
is invited. THOMAS R.I.LIKAILKB,
feb 9 tf 4 West King street, Lan.
COAL 1 COAL I I COAL 111
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to oar superior stock of COAL, selected and prepared ex
pressly for family use, which we will re-icreen and deliver
in good order to any part of the city, at the loweetnarket
prices. OEO. ()ALDER &CO.
Office East Orange street, two doors from North. Queen.
Yard--Ortutff's Landing, on the Conestoga.
aug 16
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BALES.—We have just received a large stock of the
most valuable Books from the Trade Bales, which will be
sold very cheap. We. would : all the- attentlou.of all in
search of good Books, suitable fora select Library, to call
at the Cheap Book Store, and see the most extensive and
varied stock of valuable Books ever offered In the City of
Lancaster.
SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS.
We would call especial attention to our LARGE ASSORT
MENT OP SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOKS on. 444 pf:evez7
variety wanted for the use of Sunday Schools, and all at
the Sunday School Union prices. We have the •
for the Publications of the American Sunday School nion
American Tract Society, and Methodist Book Midi:met SC:
clety.. Also, the. Lutheran, Presbyterian, EPlsoopal and
publications of other denominations are:kept on hand.
FAMILY BIBLES. y
• Those in want of a neat and cheap Quarto FrmaGy Bible
will find it to their advantage to call and examinethe large
stock on hand, ranging from $l,OO to $25,00.
School Books and Stationery, Globes and Mira, Charts,
Blank Books,lnks, Pens anctrapers of all varieties, at the
lowest wholesale or retail rates.".
A larger or cheaper stook of Books basneeerheen exhib
ited In Lancaster than can now be amen at the Cheap Book
Store of JOHN'SHEAPPER,
apr 8 tf 121 North Queen etreatjuncaster, Pa.
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