A Haunted House

It has been ruinored in certain ciroles for some time past, that a house in the southern part of the city which has remained at times without a tenant, was the abode of spirits. It was built several years ago by a well-known gentleman, then a íesident of thi8 city, aud was occupied by him tor nearly a year and a half. Soon after taking possession of hia new home, one of his family, a nephew, was taken ill, and died, it is said, from neglect. A few months later he disposed of his property and went west, since which time it has been leased to different parties, none reraaining any Iength of time, and each giving as a reason that something was wrong about the premises. Some more credulous than others have stated that, on a certain day of the week, sighs and groans can be heard ; that at mght violent manifestations occur, such as the slamming of doors, and footsteps, as though a heavy person was walking in the attic, are plainly discernible. The rent has been reduced to a nominal eum, but no one can be fouud to lease the building.