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arHE POINT OF HONOR

The cases which are disposed of in the great
nCentral Divorce Court" of England' iurhiS"
strikino illustration of the different stand points
from which that tendere st of all points, the point
of "flonor," is viewed by people OF inc same
rare and customs with ourselves. ln this coun'
try the wretch who ruins the vile or daughter
of a man in the better walks OF lie, pays me
forfeit with his life No one dreams OF bis BE-
ing~awarded chance in street hight or Duel
doule barreled gun, for certainty of execution,
il fred into the carcass OF the offender, ana ne
drops like a dog, and the I'M ured husband or
father. If he takes the trouble TO deliver himself
up to a magistrate, is discharged as matter OF
course. All this may be very wrong, but OF all
the customs of our people il has rightly the
strongest hold upon our prfjudices.
The recent trial aud decision of an a::stocra'
tic divorce case in London strikingly illustrates
how differently these matters are managed IN
England and in this country. The parties
plaintiff and defendant were men of the highest
social position aud off ;ers of her Msjestys Ok
ford Blnes Captain Wescar took possession
= of the pretty wife Of Major Maxwell Major
Maxwell, placing, We think. too high valuation
upon worthless wife, sued tor divorce ana
claimed damages for the wrong which he had
sustained to the amount of SlOO,O00 The de.
feadant took matters coolly, telling his counsel
that "he was used to that sort of thing and did
not mind it The jury found verdict for the
plaintiff and gave him $4,000, with costs AS
the income of the defendant was 5000 per
annum be trebched somewhat upon his property,
paid the amount and retains the Majors wife
There we're no pistols, no bowie knives, and no
guns heavily charged with buck shot. A wife
and $50 900 changed hands, and thus 1t all
ended. The English commercial and
practical people. Very. But the price of un'
faithful wives in that highly civilized and favor
ed laud is unreasouably high The market
"rules" higher than in New York and Boston
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Tal1orln&.,
JOHN IOGEII - -

esH TACTICAL TAILOR, e-ra
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country that be is prepared to- mann
facure gentlemens clothing in the latest style and
al short notice. His best exertions will be given
render satisfaction to those who Ipatronize him.
Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, ne1t doors to Brown l.
Stitts store zas @sEfs~ - s~=sass Ss4s;Ei r.
-January /, 1885 -4s4=rc
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CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE,

- = CHARLOTTE. N. Z.
The current session commenced on the ist 0cto-
Der, 1856 md will continue until 30th June, 1861
Pupils are received at any time and charged from
date of entrance Ministers daughters received iree
of charge for Tuition.
Expenses per Term of 7penty Weeks:
Board, including every expense except
washing, srs- -a-f I'd sse7 %... Sc s+7-. Sioo W
Tuition in Col1eo;ate Department . % 90
s go in Primary 20 90
Music,- Modern Ian, guages, Drawing and Painting,
augbt by eompeien, and thorough Instructors
For Circular and Catalogue aiming full partic-
ulars, address Rev. X. BURWELL Sun.
+ Jan z. 1867 ty Charlotte, N. c.
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MECKLENBURG FEMALE COLLEGE,
z AT CHARLOTTE, N. C..

REV A. G. STACY, A. NJ, President,
Assisted by accomplished Instructors in all the De-
q partments.
The buildings and grounds known as The
Military Institute loca,ed in Charlotte, having been
secured for term of years for the purpose of
Female College, the Institution will be opened as
such January goth, 1857.
The :irst School year will be of irregular dura-
ton. 1T will comprise one long Session of Twenty
six weeks s.z..sz-'3 $. - e-.'
This Session, or scholastic year, will be divided
into two Terms of Thirteen weeks, each. 70 ir.
Rates per Term payable in adpance IaefI currency
~" '-..F of the United States:
Board with lights, 49, !, $50 90
Tuition-Collegate Department, l6 SO
Tuiton-Primary Department. $ll 90 to ID 90
-'r...-~ as EXTRAS s"- +- S@ -s'+''
Music on Piano or uitar, 80 Lessons, $50 90
Latin Greek French, German, ETC., each, 8 90
Painting, Drawing, Embroidery, etc, at fair rates.
Pupils will furnish sheets, pillowscases, towels,
table-napkns, and counterpart. -~ 5#7 ,.@ -,
The standard of Scholarship will be high, and the
instruction thorough. '' 'F 81 80
The building is 'elgibly situated with more than
twenty of land attached, the premises being
delightfully."- adorned with native oaks. Ample
means of exercise and recreation will be thus af-
forded. For Circular apply to ,1f-.-.-...@
. ,..--..rU -..- A. G. STACY,
Dec II, 1866 D. .a- Charlotte, N. C
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NOTICE.
OFFICE SEABOARD & ROANOKE r r. co
PORTSMOUTH. Va, March ed, 1867.

OFFICE SEABOARD & ROANOKE R CO.,
PORTSMOUTH, Va, March ed, 1867. ]
1t has been understood by the Officers in charge
of transportation via he Seaboard Inland Freight
Route that letters addressed to the Rail Road Agent
at Portsmouth the sub ect of freghts are unan-
swered. and that in consequence causes OF delay are
explained aud claims for losses and damage I'M
eetted, aud the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road
Company, who the forwarding agents for the
line satisfied that these causes of complain are
due to their agents but TO ;he nacodIacy of the
mails, in order test this subject the manager OF
the Seaboard Road requests that whenever persons
have written 10 the undersigned Agen. OF the Sea-
board Road, and after waiting reasonable time for
reply have not received it, that they will address
him letter enclosing copy of the letter they had
previously addressed 20 the Agent. If this is com
piled with, and the Manager Of the SeabOard Road
receives the letter he gives assurance that it shall
be promptly investigated and replied to.
This Air Line Freight Route claims to be the most
expeditions and direct route, and avoiding TO great
extent. marine insurance, also the cheapest freight
route between the Northern cities and North and
South Carolina As Freight consigned by the Com
panies connecting Steamers, is forwarded from
Portsmouth within "a hours after being landed,
there is reason for delays, and although freight
may sometimes be mssent, it will in such be
promptly traced and if not found will be paid for.
The Companies forming this line cannot be respon-
sbe for the rapid transportation of freights for
charges upon it unless sent from Boston by the
Boston and Norfolk Steamship Company, end of
Centre Wharf; from New York bv the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company, Pier 81 North River; from
Philadelphia by Clyde's line Steamers, II North
DELI Avenue, via the Annamessic Line, Depot
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail Road,
and from Baltimore via the Bay Line Steamers, Foot
of Union Dock.
For Freight shipped to the Seaboard Company by
schooners. or by Other lines, the Companies caHnot
be responsible until landed on their wharves.
Persons writing about freight that has not reached
them will please be careful the date of ship
ment, by whom shipped from what place, by what
line of steamers. and if possible. enclose copy of
the through receipt to JAMES McCARRICk,
s Trace Agent Seaboard Inland Air Line,
Portsmouth, Va.
.JNo. NJ. ROBINSON. Managing Director and General
Superintendent.
April !, 1857. lnr
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SPRINGS, CORNER! al
New and -CempIete, Stock Of G0edsii

am now offering of The best selected and
cheapest Stocks of Goods brought to this market
since the close of the war, consisting of ..- g.
DRY. GOODS 80
Comprising Bleached and nnbeached Domestcs,
Calicoes, Delaines. Foniards, A.apaeca Lustres,
dimes, Organdies, Chambrays. black and fancy Silks
and numerous variety of Dress Goods TOO numer-
Gus to mention. @Ss SO -.'N - t' '*+' -
WHITE GOODS-Comprising Swiss, Jaconet and
Barred Muslins, Lawns. Cotton and Linen Diaper
ing. White Damask Table Linens, Towellings,
Dimity Linens, &c, &c. fsst- p
LACESl LACESi of all kinds and descriptions.
The celebrated C1nny Lace, Real v aleneines Lace,
Embroideries, Edgings, Insertings and Rulings of
every variety. zzr-s.s s-..ase 4sl
NOTIONS-Embracing every fashionable style of
Dress Buttons and Trimmings Ladies and Gents
Gloves and Hosiery. Linen and Paper Collars, Hand
kerchlefs, Silk and Velvet Ribbons, Corsets, Hoop
Skirts in short, every hing included in the compre
bensive term NOTIONS.
SHAWLSl for Spring and Summer. Be, sure
and ask for the celebrated and fashionable Shetland
Shawl and Spring Fancy Skirt so pretty and COM
Portable ,ha, no lady should be without one.
LADIES' and GENTS HATS!
In every fashionable style, and BOOTS and SHOES
for great and small not to be excelled for style and
finish by any in the market. ......s.s.z $500. ara
also offer to the public small and well selected
stock Of STAPLE HARDWARE; also, GLASS and
PUTTY, and %.
Groceries
Consisting of Superior Black an6 Green Teas, COT
fees, Sugars, Molasses, Syrnps, which | offer as
cheap as be purchased at any house In the city
Having bought my Goods low, i'll these days of
high prices, am now prepared to offer superior
advantages to all Wholesale and Retail dealers and
am satisfied if you give call shall hardly fail
to please.
March 10, 1867 a. SINCLAIR.
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NOTICE..

Z We take pleasure in Announcing, to the Ladies
that will attach our House early in the Spring
first class French Millinery Establish of which
due notice viii be given. a. WE'LL & CO..
Nov % lS6s =
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Grocery and Provision Store,

+ Grocery and Provision Store,
Under the Mansion House, opposite the Springs
ST. Building SECS -..+ - f..f'-
l have hand, and will constantly keep, Corn
Meal Flour, Bacon, Lard, and Country Produce
generally.
Also. Sugar, Coffee, Crackers, Molasses, and in
fact everything in the Grocery line a family may
need II
/ have also fine lot of Northern Potatoes and
some very fine Mol Mackerel. ~.-' p F~'@-' ...
| will sell cheap as the cheapest. Try me.
Dsg- The highest market price will be paid for
country produce CT all kinds.
Feb Is, 1867. en- So @-s A. BERRYHlLL.
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o, keep full supply of
FAMILY GROCERIES
REMoVED.

REMOVED.
We take this method of informing friends and
the public, that we have moved to the large and
commodious Store Room formerly occupied by
kAHNWEIEER & BRO, where we will continue to
carry the General Mercantile Business in all its
varions branches and would respectfully call atten-
ton our variety and styles of Goods, unsurpa ssed
by any other House in the State, which we offer at
exceedingly low prices. t-.-.e.
cLOAKS! cLOAKs
French black and colored Cloth Sacques, Basques
anG Circulars, Silk Sacques and Basques.
RICH DRESS GOODS.
We have in store one of the largest Stocks
of fine Dress Goods ever offered in Charlotte. Our
Stock consists in part of all Wool DeLaines, En-
press Cloths, Poplins, Poplneites, Alpaecas, Lns-
tres, together with general assortment of all the
low priced Domestics, DeLaines, Prints, &c &C.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
Best Kid Gloves in all colors. Ladies' feeced
lined Silk, Isle, Bnlir and Wooden Gloves. Me-ino
Gloves Superior English Hosiery for Ladies' and
Misses, all of which are equal any offered in
this city. e.
WHITE GOODS "
OF every description Table Cloths and Table Lin
men, Tow els, Toweling Knapkins &C. &C s5'a.
..- CLOTHING ~ 81 e.-. Sc 2
of every description. Frock and Sack Goats, CASH
mere Suits, Coats, Pants and Vests, and plete
line of .--..- - ss. ..~y ft..zr 81. II = --.- "a
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS ~.
Boots, Shoes and Hats, all of which offer at
enormously low prices at Wheles ale and Retail.
sse NEW AND CHOICE GOODS r
OF every description received every week. and sold
at prices warranted to prove satisfactory 10 pur-
chasers. We take great pleasure in. showing our
Goods to those who will favor with a call. e.s.fs
A. WE'LL l. CO,
-+ - kahnweiler Bros Old Stand, Trade St.
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State of N. Carolina, CASTOR Go.

Court of Pleas !! Quarter Sessions-Fe6 Term 1867
WIN Hoffman, Administrator of Daniel Hoffman
deceased, VS. Heirs at Law OF the said Daniel
Hoffman.
Petition to make Real Estate Assets
1t appearing the satisfaction of the court that
Edward Mcheown and wife Sarah Ann, W no are
heirs at law of said Daniel Hoffman's estate and
that they are non-residents of the State of North
Carolina il is ordered by the court that publication
be made, in the Western Democrat a naper pnb-
lished in the Town of Charlotte for six successive
weeks for them to appear on the 9TH Monday after
the 4th Monday in March next, at tie court bonsa
in Dallas to answer to said petition or the PRAYER
of petitioner will be granted.
Witness, Amz Ford, Clerk of our said Cont at
Office in Dallas, the 7th Monday after tho 4th MONDAY
In December 1895
-se@. Aazf FORD, oe,k.
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30. 600 Pounds Iron.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
For sale Wholesale and Retail at the New Book
Store TlDDY Il BROTHER.
School Books Of all Kinds.
Readers. Spoilers, Biographies Grammars-En-
giiSh, Latin, Greek, French aud German; Histories
PHILOSOPHERS Dictionaries, Botanies ANALYSIS and
Ill act al AledS OF school Books are to be found at
z.s.. ..... TIE NEW BOOK STORE
y general assortment of Bibles PRAYER Rocks
Hymn Books, of all eLominations
A good selection of Standard and Miscellaneous
Books, always on hand at the
,.z = e.. NEW BOOK STORE.
Piano and Guitar EnslructorS.
Bertini'S Complete Piano Instructor: Hpnten,s
Complete Piano Instructor; The American Gnit.rist.
The Guitar Instructor, by Richard Culver. for sale
al the -r"z '@ NEW BOOK STORE.
no Note Books.
Presbyterian Psalmo dist-shape and ronpa N,o.
Timbrel of Zion; Christian Minstrel; Southern H.
mony-new edition; Sacred Harp; Sabbath SchooI
Bells, for sale cheap at the NEW BOOK STORE
Stationery, Blank Books.
All sizes; Blank Notes, Blank Drafts, FooIscan, Com.
mercIai Letter and Note, Octave Note Blteff Notal
LadieS' Bath Paper, at the NEW BOOK STORE
We are agents for7the Lincoluton Paper Mills and
keep generai assortment of Wrapping White News
and Book Paper, ut manufacturers Prices
: TlDDY l. BROTHER.
Postage Stamps.
For the accommodation OF our friends at The
NEW BOOK STORE.
II "A &S.
The highest cash price paid for clean cotton and
linen Rags, at the New Book Store.
...! March is,1sas'. e. s5g,jaAIs TIDDT BRO.
=.
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HAMMOND l. MCLAUGHLIN,

Have in Store and for sale. reasonable for
cash or in exchange for Produce, large stock of
Groceries
Mess Pork, Beef Hams, Bacon and Lard,
Bagging, Rope, Nails. Iron, Salt
Farming Implements, Leather, &c,
Nolasses, tsome very fine Georgia Syrup)
Sugar. COFFEE, Tea, Rice &c
large lot OF Cheese and Crackers,
Corn, Flour and Meal.
Yarns, SheetingS and Shir.ngs.
HAMMOND l. MCLAUGHLIN
Trade Street, Bryce. Building
March 25, 1867. -..
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Southern Express Company.

The Southern Express Company has opened COM
municaton with all Northern and Western States,
and is nov prepared To forward Freight, Money and
valuable Packages safely and promptly. Mcssen-
gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh
with Adams Express Company, and at Richmond
with Adams and Harnden's Express Companies.
Letters will be forwarded by this Company 10 all
points South and North having mail Facilities.
T. d. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, June 10, 1865 If
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Is ms- CATAWBA r.; '".
English and Classical High School

->,. ~. -r NEWTON, N. Z. $50
The next Session of this Institution will COM
mence the 9TH Of January next, and the sessions will
hereafter commence regularly on the first Monday
of January and July respectively, We are happy to
inform the public that the School is in lonrshing
condition, and that the plan of messing, which en-
abes board to be secured for half the usual rates,
or less contributes TO The advantage of those who
adopt it, and to the success of the School
Should it become necessary, other competent in
| structors will be employed, and no pains shall be
spared to thoroughly fit young men for College, or
give them practical business education.
Pupils have access 10 good Library, and have
the advantages of we'll regulated Literary Society,
which is no small consideration.
|, Tuition from S o to $l8, specie rates. b. -
Board in families from Sic. to Sl5 Currency per
month. ..-. ~.. LIN. IA.
For Circular and fnrthur particulars, address J.
6 Clapp, Newton N. G.
r.. .-..s.. -. ,. c. CLAPP, A. B..
, Dec 8, 1866 S. VI. FINGER, A. B. .
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STENHOUSE 4 MACAULAY,
COMMITS SlON MERCHANTS,

Charlotte, ". e., and &C Pearl ST, New York
Prompt personal attention to the sale of cotton,
cotton yarns. naval stores &c, and the purchase of
mer chandise generally. CEf e1 ".
REFERENCEs--John Wilkes and T Fl, Brem, Esq'rs.
Charlotte, N c. Jordan Womble ESQ, Raleigh n
c.; 6 Parsley Co. Wilmington, N G D Paul &
Go, and Robt Mure Co, Charleston, S c.: Wilcox
Il Hand Augusta, Ga; Dunlop, Moncure & Co,
Richmond, Va; TarnahiIl, McIlwane l. Co, Ny
Partridge, Wells Co, New York.
Aug Is, 1866 5at 81 r. .-z-'..'s. ?. .--."
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@ Lime, Corn, &c. rs-.-.-
Thomastown Lime. Corn and Flour for sale at
the lowest price at the Charlotte S. c. Railroad
Depot.
Feb -, 1857 'a' ". ". PEGRAA.
~ ST "a sfhe - aEfE%& s = GFss1 -
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At the Old Established
. DRUG STORE ....
OF F, SCARF, may be found everything in the
Drug line, of genuine quality.
February %, 1856.
. High Shoals .r
IRON MANUFACTURING CO.,
CASTOR County, N. C. y
KEEP POUR MONEY AT HOME.


The Company have been at a considerable ex.
pense in fitting up their ROLLING MILL and NAIL
FACTORY.
They now prepared to execute all orders In
the best style, they may be favored with in their
line of business.
Having secured the services of the best workmea
in the Iron business, that can be procured 10 the
South they feel confident they can give full salts.
faction. The following articles enumerated viz:
Rolled Iron, in fiat Bar, round and square-Al
sizes. F ~ -,s- .. f..
Tire, Hoops and Scolops-all sizes .t ...
All kind of1ron used for Farming purposes. -r
Machinery and Hollow ware of all description.
Also, Tacks, Nails and Brads Of all sizes.
The Iron is manufactured exclusively with char
coal and wood, and out Of Magnetic Ores.
The Iron and Nails are equal to any in the United
States Europe, either for welding or toughness.
They also prepared TO make and aft up" any
kind of Casting short notice. All orders will bs
promptly executed by ..--.. ..
High Shoals Dec 3, 1866.
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J. T. BUTLER, ..~..-.~-..
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,
CsI AEsE .OTTE n G.

w "A / III 4lN ~ NLo1A NxAxAISxts
CHARLOTTE, N. C.,
Has just received the finest Stock of GOODS ever
offered in this market, consisting of 49,. ..-
WAT c II ES. ..-.
Fine Gold Hunting American and English Watches
of the best makers. Ladies fine Gold Hunting &C.
neva Watches fine Silver American, English and
Swiss Watches. Watches Of all sorts and all sizes,
from Five Dollars to Three Hundred "T'| f'
have some of the best, which will sell prices
to please any - s..
JEwE L RY
| would say to the ladies' come and Cor your
selves the finest Stock offered in this city
sis,ing of fine Jet Sets fine Gold and Enamel Sets;
fine Coral Sets; Locket Pins, Ear rings, &C..
SILVER WARE. -..-.
Silver Tea and Table Spoons, Forks and Thimbes !;
plated Tea and Table Spoons, Forks. Buter-Knives
and Cups, Casters. &c. ..e@a a.-
SPE CTA Giles. r-
Fine Gold, Silver Steel, &c to suit all ages
Guns. Pistols and Cartridges, and Musical In
struments. ...-. -.-.-- ~ ..-.f. ..t-
The above Goods will sell cheaper than you can
buy them in New York elsew here.
The highest price paid for 1"s
....-...-.. - OLD GOLD AND SIL YER.
Watch Glasses only rs cents .anr5..-ss ~
Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind
and liberal patronage to me since my return from
the army "ar. .t a.s|.. ...". ~.
/ Sept II, 1866 J. T. BUTLER.
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PICTURES! PECTUREs!!

The undersigned, Photographic Artist Of Bait-
more, Nd, begs leave inform the public in gen.
eral. that he has opened a No. Ambroype, Daguer-
otype and Photograph Gallery, over Mr.. J Ilartys
Store, next door to the court house Parties de-
string neat we'll executed and true Pictures will do
well to give him call Copies taken from the
smallest picture into large lifes size Portraits. Prices
reasonable. HENRY BAUMGARTEN.
Feb Is 1851
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MED" GOODS
B T. Y lib A u VII & NC
Are now receiving their
s p RING ST OCY
LADIES, TRIMMINGS.

Buttons, Frnges. TaSsels and Bugle Trimmings
Ladies and Gentlemen's HATS, of the most i'm
proved styles. 49,
Clothing, for Men and Boys, of the latest Paris
styles. None kept but of the best Qualities and we
can guarantee satisfaction to all that are ipp to
give a trial 0 -
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Boots and Shoes for Both SEXES.

In this line cannot be undersold We kan
only those made of the best material and for neat.
ness of hit cannot be surpassed We invite the citi
.zens or Char!oite and surrounding country to give
satisfied -H... 49,
Our establishment is easily to be found-it is the
Corner Store under Mansion House
March Is, 1867. BUXBAUN LANG
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/ am now offering Gne of The best selected and
cheapest Stocks of Goods brought to this market
since the close of the war, consisting of liz T.
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The highest cash price paid for clean cotton am
linen Rags, at the New Book Store.
March II, 1867. -. TIDDY 4 RRn