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Washington Gossip,

Social circles are agreeably interested by ru-
NOR that one of the wealthiest and most respect
ed young gentlemen of Washington will soon
lead to the hymenial altar most charming young
lady. the only daughter of an influential and we'll
known New York banker The Home journal
will shortly announce the names of the parties
Senator Sumner will not occupy his new
house on Lafayette Square, in consequence Of
Mrs. Summers absence in Europe. He has
taken the rooms formerly occupied by Hon.
Henry j. Raymond, on Sixth street.
Senator Sprague and wife, and Miss Chase,
who have been absent in Europe for some months,
will return home in time for the Senator to take
his seat in the Senate at the opening Of Con-
gress.
Mrs. Ellerson and daughters have returned to
the city from Baltimore, where they went to at
tend the wedding of an intimate friend.
A well-known Washington lady and her two
daughters-one an invalid-who formerly moved
in the best society and resided in one of the most
fashionable suburbs of the city, has been so far
reduced by the failure of her husband who was
in business in New York, as to be compelled to
take in washing as the means of gaining liveli-
hood.
Hon James H. Hubbard, of Connecticut. has
purchased the house that was to have been occu-
pied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sumner this win
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. Waller will give an afternoon re-
ception on the sixth instant
The Presidents receptions will be resumed
later than usual this season.
Three large weddings are on the topis, one of
which promises to be the most brilliant affair
that has occurred in Washington for a long time.
We learn that nearly two thousand cards will be
issued, and special train will convey the invited
guests from New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more-N Y. Home ,J0undI
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A Dandy Worried.

An Illinois sucker took a great dislike to a
foolish young Nirgnian who was fellow pas
senger with him on of the Mississippi steam
boats. | was on the boat-sad Deacon Doolittle
and saw the whole affair. The Virgnian was
continually conbinchis hair, brushing his clothes,
and dustng his boots-to all of which move
ments the sucker took exceptions, as being what
he termed "a leettle too darned nice by half"
He finally drew up chair beside the young
Nirginian and began:
Where might you be from eh, strangerw
81 am from Virginia, sir" he answered
"From Old Virginny,' l s'posc," said the
sucker.
eyes sir, old Virginia" was his prompt reply.
You're pooty high up in the pictures thar, l
s'pose %
II don't know what you mean sir by that"
'Oh nuthing" said the sucker, but that
you'er desperate rich and have been brought up
right nice"
IF the information viii crafty you in any
way said the gent, patronizingly, smoothing
down his hair, Il belong to one of the first
families"
"Oh in course" answered the sucker
''Well stranger, being as you belong to the
fust families, I'll give you two of the fattest
shoats in all Illinois if you II find me fellow that
belongs to one of the second Virginny families" :"
You want to quarrel with me sir" said the
Firginan.
No, no, stranger, not an atom" answered the
sucker, but [ never seed one of the second fami-
lies, and I'd gin suthin to git look at one on
EN-. | know'd you was one of the fust, cause
you look Just like John Randolph"
This modified the Virginian the hint of re-
scmblance to the statesman was fattering to his
feelings, and he accordingly acknowledged rela-
t;onship to the celebrated orator.
'He you know, decended from the Indian gal
PocahOntas"
You are right" answered the Virginian.
'Well stranger" said the sucker, "do you
know thar is another queer thing alluz puzzles
me- and it's this never seed Virginyan that
didn't claim to be either descended from all Ingin
John Randolph or niger"
We need not add that the sucker rolled off
his char-suddcnly. They were parted and
kept separate until the sucker got off at a land
ing near his home. As he stepped ashore he
caught sight of the Virginian on the upper deck
and hailed him at once with the following:
81 say, 'old Virginny,' remember; two fat
shoats for the fnst fellow you find belonging to
the second Virginny familyv'
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SIXTEENTH yoLUmE---sUMBER ,si.


a little incident occurred in town day or
| two since, which shows how dangerous it is for a
husband to provoke the jealousy of shrewd,
loving and determined wife
1t seems that a young married mechanic,
whose honeymoon had sometime since waned has
| recently been in the habit of leaving the home
of connubial bliss occasionally in the evening to
seek enjoyment elsewhere. He followed this up
for considerable period, until at last his apollo
gies for his late return at night, were not en-
tirely satisfactory to his devoted wife.
Ascertaining by some means one day that her
husband had made an appointment with another
mechanic to 60 on ride in the evening, she
took young woman into her confidence. and in
her company resolved to test the faithfulnees of
her husband The "gay and festive young men
hired team at livery stable, and departed on
their evening excursion. The two women learn
ing that the destination of the truant husband
and his companion was somewhere beyond the
river at Amoskeag Falls stationed themselves
at the west end Of the bridge and awaited their
arrival.
They drove up when the mischievous wife
stopped their carriage and in free and easy
style, inquired the way to Amoskeag village.
The jolly mechanics were delighted with the
social disposition Of pretty girls and telling them
they We're going to Amoskeag themselves in
vited them to jump into their carriage. In they
jumped, nothing 10th, the husband taking his
wife into his lap, whilst her companion was safe
ly ensconced in the lap of his chum On they
drove in the most delightful fellowship far be-
yond Amoskeag, the husband in the mean time
caressng the unknown female in his lap in the
most endearng manner, not dreaming it was his
wife, while his chum was no less attentive to
the young woman he held in his arms. AT last
the wife proposed that all the party return to the
city.
that their new found female companions would
be more charming than any other in prospect.
On coming upon Elm street the wife threw off
her disguises and asked her lord how he liked
his new acquaintance. He blushed, stammered
and owned his folly. Will she forgive him
Of course she will-lNonchcster { N H. D,nao-
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Murder will Out.-A Mystery Explained.

On the night of June IL, 1874. foul murder
was committed in Il is city A Mr. Lyons, an
English Hebrew, who kept watch and jewelry
store, and lived by himself, on the premises, on
East Bay, afterwards occupied by Mercury office
next door to the French Coffee House, and who
was supposed to be man of considerable wealth.
was found dead in his bed the next morning.
with his throat cut from to ear, and no clue
could be found to the murderer. A respectable
man was afterwards tried for the deed, but there
being no evidence against him he was acquitted
The excitement about the murder gradually died
away, and it was only rccollected us a strange
and horrible murder, which had never been ex-
planned. Day before yesterday gentleman OF
this city, received letter from friend in Hun
gary stating brigand who had lately been exc
cTfed, in his neiehbcrhsd, and who called him.
self Papp had confessed just before his execu-
ton, that he had murdered man named Lyons
in Charleston, in 1874, when he himself was
connected with Mr. Eppng, in the drug busi
ness. The Hungarian correspondent wanted to
know whether there ever had been such muir
der committed here and whether there WAS
a drug establishment as that of Mr. Eppn"
From these facts, it seems beyond doubt, that the
mysterious murder of Lyons has at length been
expi med - O. n, 'estra Nr,rnrv
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How to Address an Emperor.

A court lady, in Paris, the Countess de Bas-
sanville, has published book, telling people who
go to court how to walk, talk and behave them
selves. When the Emperor and Empress re-
ceive you, you are. when your name is called, to
get up from the seat on which you have been
sitting in an outer-room to go to the door of the
saloon in which their majesties are, and bow
most profoundly; then you take few steps and
bow again. equally profound; then you go up to
their majestics and bow once more, still more
profoundly. Then you stand bolt upright, and
wait respectfully until you are spoken TO. You
must say, '.Yes or no, sir" if the Emperor speaks
to you-'.Yes or no, madame" if it be the En-
press. You must not say. .'Yes, your Majesty"
or NO, your Majesty" for that is contrary to
etiquette. You must always address the En-
peror in the third person, thus: "Does his
Majesty deign to permit ME such a thing -
docs his Majesty do me the honor to accord
me- etc. If you have any one to present, you
must not say, Il have the honor to present to
your Majesty" bait Il have the honor to present
to the Emperor" Finally, you are to get out Of
the august presence with the same number of
bows as YOU got into it; and as you 60 backward,
Yen must take care not to tumble down.
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Marriage in a Railway Car.

The train for New York from Philadelphia,
on Thursday morning, contained as passengers
Rev. Prof. Conrad, Mr. Henry Ii. Beidler and
Miss Amanda Alexander and others. After the
train was put in motion, the reverend gentleman
united in marriage Mr. Beidler and Miss Alex
andcr. The bride and groom stood in the aisle
during the ceremonies, with the bridesmaids
and groonlsmen on each side of them and be-
tween the seats. Rev. Mr. Conrad took his po-
sition in the aisle, facing the happy couple, and
while administering the marriage rites, the gen
tlemen seated in the cars removed their hats.
After the ceremonies great enthusiasm prevailed.
The car was crowded at the time, and the train
was moving at a rapid rate At times it was al
most impossible for those standing to keep their
feet. The bridal party dined at Trenton, and
returned to Philadelphia in the afternoon
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Liability of Common Carriers.
From the Wilmington Post.

The case reported before the United States
District Court, of Elijah +. Moore VS.. Steamship
Z. w. Lord and owners, was one OF much IN
terest to common carriers, either upon land or
ocean. In this case the libellant had shipped
goods by the said steamer which were levied
upon by the Sheriff of New York. who made
actual seizure of two cases ON the wharf, and de-
clared an attachment upon the packages i'll the
hold, the Captain, to save trouble, agreeing to
bring the goods here and deliver them again in
New York into the hands of the Sheriff rather
than discharge his cargo to get at them. Upon
this ground, delivery of the goods was refused
the fbeant, and suit was brought to compel the
defendants to comply with the terms of the bill
of lading. Judge Person, counsel for the libel
liant, held, that while lawful seizure would ex-
cuse the carrier from the fulfllment of his con-
tract, IN the present instance there had been no
lawful seizure Of the goods in the vessel and
therefore, the agreement of the Captain to de-
liver them on his return trip did not release him
from his first agreement to deliver them to the
libellant in Wilmington His receipt to the
Sheriff of New York make him the bailee of that
officer and answerable to him for the goods, but
it did not diminish his obligation to the shipper
Several decisions were cited to prove that, to be
valid, seizure must be absolute, the articles
levied upon being in such position that hands
could be laid upon them if necessary. The mere
declaration of the Sheriff that he attached certain
goods, without seeing them, was not sufficient.
Mr. Waddell, for defendants, argued that the
attachment had been legally made, and the YES
sci therefore relieved from the obligations of the
Bill of Lading. That in order to make a legal
seizure, it was not necessary to lay either hands
or eyes upon the article levied on. Strong par
alel cases cited to show that the declaration
of attachment by the Sheriff was all that was
necessary, and that the contract with the shipper
had been vitiated by legal seizure. The con-
trary decision would bear very hard upon the
carrier for it made him amenable to the law
while he obeyed its dictates 1t made him the
judge of the legality of the procedure and placed
him between two fires. Ifhe delivered the arti-
cles to the shipper, the Sheriff would hold him
responsible, and if he carried them back to New
York, he was aInenable to the libellant
The Court reserved its decision until the after
noon, when it decided that the attachment
of the goods in the hold of the vessel was not
legal seizure, and therefore the carrier was not
relieved from the legations of his bill of lading.
Judgment was therefore given in favor of the
libcant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
GOLD AND COPPER LAND
For. Sale

offer for sale tract of Land on Goose and Crook
ed Greeks, in Union county. containing Fourteen
Hundred Acres on which arc valuable Mineral
Mines This tract is divided into three Plantations
adjoining each other. and each has good improve
ments in the way of Dwelling. .outhouses &C.
The lands are in a high state of cultivation. and
nclosed with good fences. 1t is apart from its value
for gold and copper. well adapted to the cultivation
of Cotton, Wheat, Corn, sc.
ALSO three other separate tracts containing
about Seven Hundred Acres the waters of Crook
ed and Duck Greeks, in said county. This Land is
peculiarly valuable for its gold veins--three Mines
having already been opened and worked, producing
ore worth from one to ten dollars per hushei.
For further particulars address at Stevens
Mill 7. o., Union county. n. C., or call on me in
person. CYRUS O. LEMMOSD.
October %, 1857 If
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Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep,

About 20 head of Pork Hogs 30 head of Stock
Hogs, 3 Road Wagons and Harness, l Carriage and
Harness, l Buggy and Harness, Farming Implements
Blacksmith Tools: Household and Kitchen Furniture
(some fine Beds.) &c. sc.
Also. Corn, Fodder, Oats, Hay, Peas, Cotton Gin
and Threshing Machine.
Terms made known day Of sale.
Nov 4th j. p ROSS, Admir-.
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NOTICE..

As Administrator of Mary Carruth, deceased, will
sill at Auction the 9th of November 1867. tat
the residence of Mrs. Jane McRee,) all the personal
property Of said deceased, consisting of Gold Watch
l Bed and Furniture, Rocking Chair, Bureau and
other articles too tedious to name. Terms Cash.
Hrn7@ All those indebted to said Estate settle
up once, or the claims will be put i'll suit. an,;
those having claims must present them within th,
limits of the law this will be pleaded in bar o.
recovery. f. O. ELLIOTT, Admir-
November 4, 1867 3w
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

On Thursday, the Dist day of November next, and
succeeding days, until Rished, will SELL the late
residence of James H. Davis deceased to the highes
bidder. a credit Of SIX months, the purchaser
giving bond and security all the
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Belonging said Estate comprising of the
finest Mules. Horses, Mich and Stock Cattle. Sheep
and Hogs to be found in the Sate-among them "a
pair of Carriage Horses and Carriage Also. Cotton
Corn, Wheat. Oats. Farming Utensils. Wagons
Household AMI Kitchen Furniture and many articles
not named NJ. l.. DAVIS Admir-.
BY F. :. DEWOLFE. Attorney for Administrators
October %. 1867 4w
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NATIONAL PURcHAsEs-t appears to be
settled that the United States Government has
purchased St Thomas and some of the other
Danish West India Islands. The New York
papers that are in the confidence of the State
Department at Washington, confirm it. In a
commercial view St Thomas is considered to be
valuable acquisition. 1t is situated at the en-
trance of the Caribbean sea and has one of the
best harbors in the world
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At Blountsvile, Tenn, suit against the
Southern Express Company was tried, in which
the plaintiff claims damages for goods destroyed
by the Federal troops on an Express in Virginia.
The Express Co. held that their bills provided
against damages for loss by fire or the cemmOn
enemy. Judge Butler decided that the Federal
troops were not common enemy, and verdict
for $4,000 was given against the Company.
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FURTHER NOTICE.

All persons indebted the estate of VIM. Ross
deceased r6notifed to come forward and make set
tlemcn and those having claims, must present them
properly authenticated, within the time prescribed
by law. this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. }. L. ROSS, Adm I.
Noypmber 1867 5w
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Administrators Sale.

As Administrator Of William Ross, deceased
Will sell at his late residence. Tuesday the 3D. da.
of December next, and from day to day till finished
all the personal property of said deceased, consisting
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State of North Carolina, Union County.

Court Of Pleas g. Quarter Sessions-Oct. Term, 1867
Green B Rushing and wife Penny ct al VS.. Joel
Rushing and wife Zilpha, Green Deese, Allen Deese
James Horne and wife Mary.
Petition for Partition of the real estate of Edmund
Deesc. deceasad
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendants Joel Rushing and Zilpha his wife,
Green Deese, James Horne and Mary his wife. and
Allen Dcese reside beyond the limits of this State
is ordered by the Court that publication be made
for six successive weeks in the Western Democrat a
paper published in the city of Charlotte, notifying
said absent defendants be and appear the next
Term this Court be held for the county of CniOn
at the Court House in Monroe on the 1st Monday in
January next, then and there to answer. plead on
demur the allegations of said petition or dgment
pro confesso will be taken and the stand for
hearing.
Witness J. f. Irby. Clerk of our said Court, at
office in Monroe. the LIST Monday in October, 1867.
93-6t (adv. Sl0.) j. E. lRB1, Clerk.
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State of North Carolina. CASTOR County

County Court, 4ugust Session, 1867.
Mary \. Hand the Heirs at Law of j. Il. Hand.
Petition for Dover.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Henry Williams and wife Margaret, defendants in
this case are inhaa of this State ordered
that publication be made for six weeks successfully
i'm the Western Democrat. n newspaper published IN
the city of Charlotte. for the said Henry Williams and
wife Margaret appear before the Justices of the
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of CASTOR coun-
~ at the Court to be held for said county at the
court House in Dallas the 4th of November inst,
and make defence the said snit in default there
of the petition will be taken pro coasso and heard
accordingly.
Witness Amzi Ford, Clerk of said Court, at Dallas
the 4th Monday of August. 1867.
q1-Gw .ANLi FORO. y. u T.
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Ragged Money.

Torn and defaced Shnplasters, Greenbacks and
National Bank Notes, bought at a very reasonable
discount at the CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE.
November /, 1867. Trade Street.
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Papa" said little boy, ought the master to
fog me for what did not do p Certainly not.
my boy" said the father. We'll" replied the
little fellow, he did to-day when didn't do my
sum
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An eccentric man in Bath. AIe., was asked TO
aid a foreign mission. He gave 25 cents, and
stopped the agent as he was departing, and said:
Z Here's dollar to pay the expense of getting
The quarter 10 the heathen"
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Charlotte Female Institute,

CHARLOTTE, y. G.
The present session opened on Tuesday the 1s of
October and will continue until :'0th June. 1868.
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev. r. Burwell Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
Jno L. Burweil \. NJ, Chcmestry, Natural Phi
los"phv and Ancient Languages.
Mrs. NJ. \. BnrweIl, English branches and Super
intenl2nt Social duties.
Prof \. ISaumann. Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Prof. II. f. PIguct, Drawing, Painting and Modern
Languages.
Miss Nary Bate. English Branches and French.
Mrs Sally G. White English Branches.
Mss Mary F. Pcnick. Music Piano and Guitar.
Miss Ella Il. Carson. Music Oh Piano.
Terms az heretofore. For Circular and Catalogue
containing full particulars address.
REV. Il. BURWELL & son.
Charlotte, n {.
September %, 1867.
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A
A.
Aioat all Alone.

Having purchased the interest of j. NJ Sanders in the
GROCERY AND PROVISION BUSINESS,
woull respectfully ask the custom of my friends
and the public generally And if fair dealing be
worth anything in the party with whom you do bust
ness, all ask is a showing. My stock consists of
such goods usually found in the provision line
5. F. HOUSTON,
April -. 1867. Next door to Charlotte Hot ell
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Notary Public.

Notary Public for the City of Charlotte and Meek
lenburg county, apply at the
CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
November /, 1867. Trade Street
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE

s B. MEACHAM
Nc0r the First National Bunk Of Chorlottc.
| am receiving from the Manufacturers North
the complete assortment offered iii this
market of EOUts and Shoes
will sell by the Merchants at New York
prices and to the Retail Trade will sell low
any
LADIES SHOES.
| keep Miles best Shoes for Ladies', Misses and
Children, and Gcntlemen.s Boots of all kinds
French Calf Skins. American Calf, Kip Skins and
Sole Leather of all kinds
feel thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed me.
E=zEy" BE and look for the green Sign-board.
S. b. MEACIIAM,
Near the First National Bank
October 4. 1861.
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THE
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TERMs-Thrce Dollars per annum in advance
ADvERTIsENENTs.-For one square of ten lines or
less 81 will be charged for each insertion, unless
kept III for over month. Notices of marriages
and deaths published gratis Obituary notices Of
five Lines i'll length charged for advertising
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Six per cent Interest.

Deposits received subject sight checks and six
per interest allowed at
Oct. I. 1867. CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE.
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Toys and Yankee Notions,
\ large assortment. for sale at
Sept 23, 1867. NlSBET & MANWELL'S.
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:, large lot of Toilet and Bar Soap, for sale at
-NISBET 4 MAXWELL S
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E4SE~ Hair brushes. Tooth Brushes, Combs and
VARIOUS articles OF Pcrfumery. fresh supply. just
ceive,l at SCARR'S DRUG STORE
September Q. 1867.