The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-07
A DOUBLE DIVORCE.

The Bucyrus Journal is responsible for the fol-
lowing. 1t is remarkably rich in romances of
this character Probably it has person to
get them up to order But then it might have hap
pened, which is the most important consideration
in the premises:
In one of the townships of this county, little
north of Bucyrus, dwelt well-to do man, widow
or of about fifty, with an only son of twenty-five or
three. Mr. - (we withhold names for obvious
reasons) had been a widower for many years, and
became weary of that mode of living, and accord
ingly determined to marry again The determina-
ton once formed, the next thing was to find the
woman necessary, which in this country is not at
all difficult. Fortunately for him, widow lady
resided near him, who had daughter possessing all
the requirements. She was a beautiful girl of
twenty years. accomplished, and sprghtly, just the
one wanted. To be sure she was rather young,
but Mr. - was young looking also. Sometimes
his mind would wander to the mother, who was
quite as handsome as the daughter, and almost as
young i'll appearance, but he had made up his mind
to marry the daughter, and he set about it with Il
good will. lie did not mention his determination
to his son, fearing that the idea Of marrying
much younger than himself might expose him to
his ridicule. .s ...t.....
In the meantime, his son had become desperate
ly cnamored of the widow, and had likewise deter
mined upon marrying her. He did not conmuui-
cate the fact to his father for the same that
actuated the old gentleman-fear Of exciting ridi-
Guile ay marrying woman SO much older than
himself
They both commenced calling at tie house of
the widow, and very frequently met each other
there. This circumstance annoyed them both i'm
mensely. The old gentleman thought, very natu-
rally, that the young man was there for the young
lady, and the young gentleman, quite naturally,
supposed that the old one was there for the widow
Asthe matter progressed the meeting Of the father
and son at that place became frequent, ana
the often it occurred the more intolerable it
became. Finally, MIR determined to speak to
his son the subject.
"Charles," said lie, II have determined, after
much consideration, to marry again
HIM." thought Charles, "now therel be fight
about the widow" .4
II thought it right and proper to make you ac-
quanted with the determination.
''Very good," replied Charles. ~ consider it
very proper that you should doso And, speaking
of marrying, l have concluded to marry, myself"
II approve ofthe idea" returned the old gentle
man; "you of suitable age to settle down. May
| ask the name of your intended Z"
"Mrs =" replied Charles, bracing up and as
sumng defiant look.
':phew," whjstled the old gentleman, "fne wo-
man, Charles, but isn't she triae twn Far advanc-
ed in years?"
q think not said Charles, ''bu, who have you
why Charles, it is a very curious crcum-
stance, but have determined to marry her daugh-
ter"
"Daugbter?" exclaimed Charles, "why you are
at least twice old as she is, but don't object"
The matter thus happily settled and ia the
course OF few weeks it was satisfactorily arranged
with the widow and daughter, and the parties were
married.
Very after the marriage consumated,
they all discovered that they had made grand
mistake. The son found that the widow was al
together too notherly for the wife Of young man
Of twenty three, and the old gentleman found that
young lady of oftwenty was too volatile for a sober
minded man of fifty. DssgreeInents followed,
then neglect, and finally the thousand little quar-
reS and snubbings, and chickering's, smmered down
into grand fight, which was kept up with slight
variations for three months. Finally they agreed
permanently to disagree, and availing themselves
of the with which divorces are obtained in In-
diana, the whole four removed to indianapolis,
where in due time, the divorces were obtained
The four came home they went together,
the son taking the daughter under his special
charge, and the father doing the agreeable to the
widow. Long before they arrived at Bucyrus,
they had arranged matrimonial matters on an en-
tirely different basis-ust as it should have been
done to begin with, to witt The father and
the widow made up match, and the son and
daughter ditto. The re-marrying was performed
Immediately on their arrival at Bucyrus. Up to
date they all appear well satisfied with each other,
and it is to be hoped they will long continue So