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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18
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TRUMPED!

Towards the close of one September,
Charley Durham sent word to me to
come down into Mapperley Wood aud
have some shooting. The governor,
Dunham Pcre, he said, had gone away
on business aud was not expected home
for five or six weeks, so that there was
nobody in occupancy of the ately halls
OF Mapperley House except the younger
members of the family and the servants.
Mapperley Wood was unusually full of
game that fall, aud Charley thought that
the absence of his father and mother
and consequent unlimited license in re-
spect to all matters both indoors and
out, offered inducements too unusual to
be resisted.
Besides" wrote Charley, ia fellow
named Hatfield is here, courting sister
May. She got acquainted with him at
the seaside last summer, and they are
going to be married about Christmas.
He's curious chap, and | want you to
give me your opinion of him."
had already had some experience of
the hospitality of Mapperley House,
and was nothing 10th TO accept Char.
ley's invitation. The blue eyes of his
sister May were well worth going a
long way to look at, and as | had my.
self felt the force Of their marvellous
power to very alarming degree before
then, | had some curiosity to see the
man who was to be made happy for life
in their light. So on the day following
the receipt of Charley Dunhams letter,
packed up cirpet bag took the
morning train for Daybrook, the nearest
station to Mapperley House, which was
some five miles distant from the town,
and whose grand old turrets could be
seen towering above the trees long be.
fore the train came to a stop
Charley met me at the depot with
gig, and for the first two miles of the
drive home could talk of nothing but
dogs aud shooting. When he had in
some degree spent himself, | ventured
to ask him about May.
~, she's happy as queen" said
Charley. "To tell the truth, she seems
a great deal jollier about it than Hat
field does. He's glum sort of chap.
| don't like him much"
And they are really going to be
married r. | said, inquiriugly.
Bless youl Yes. That was all
settled long ago. May has got half her
wedding things made up already. The
governor don't think the engagement is
long enough, but he used to know Hat
heid's father, and whatever May wants
she usually gets, you know"
Yes" said |, Z" | suppose so;" and
relapsed into silence again, while Char.
ley changed the subject and began on
the shooting topic once more.
When We reached the house was in.
troduced at once to Hatfield, who was
standing on ths steps with May, await.
ing our arrival. He was a soft.voiced,
pleasant-looking man, not over twenty.
hive, and with that easy air of aristocratic
nonchalance which is ever captivating
70 the feminine heart At the first
glance | knew him for a +" lady killer"
In the better sense ofthe term. Thou h
displaying nothing Of vulgar conceit,
he was conscious of his power, and | saw
that no circumstance, however awkward,
would ever cause him to lose his self.
possession, 1t was no wonder that May
had been caught at last.
| shook hands as cordially as man
who was unable Ia feel otherwise than
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18

The chairman Of an Iowa vigilance
committee, who was instructed to duck
an obnoxious citizen, thus reported to
his constituents: :" We took the thief
down 70 the river, made hole in the
ice, and proceeded to duck him; but he
slipped through our hands aud hid un-
der tho ice. All our efforts to entice
him to come out failed, and he has now
retained his advantage same houra.g
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18

A crusty old bachelor in Congress
proposes TO levy tax Of twenty-five per
cent. on corsets, whereupon down East
paper remarks, "since there is no tax
on men getting tight, why should not
ladies' haye the same privilege ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18

As the quickest way Of making a
fortune, a contemporary suggests marry
ing a fashionable young lady and selling
her clothes. 81 2
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18

PAssIoNLEss MEN.-Passionless men
doubtless usually take more credit to
themselves for goodness than they de-
serve, while fiery men are sometimes
judged over harshly. An old divine
says that the grace which converted
john would hardly haye kept Peter
from kpoeking q map d9yp.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18

Go slowly to the entertainments Of
your friends. but quickly to their mis-
fortunes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-08-18

Gallopiug consumption--Dinner at a
railroad restaurant.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
MARTHA JOHNSON VS.. SUCCESSION OF ~
ROBBINS.
Second District Court for the PARISH Of Orleans,
No. 2s,522.

DY VIRTUE OF AND IN OBEpIENOF TO AN
~ order OF sale, rendered February a. 1870 by the
honorable the Second District Court for the parsh
late Blanca Robbins No $40 OF the docket Of the
sald court; said order being predicated upon the
deiiDeIations OF family meeting, duly held before
eleventh OF February 1870 and also pursuant to an
order of date, March H. lo70 to me directed nv tbs
Honorable the District Court aforesaid in The
above entitled case will proceed to sell at public
auction at the Merchants and Auctioners, IN
change, Royal street, between Canal and Cnsto,,,
mouse streets in the Second District of this ciy Or
NJ, the following described property to wit '''eA
A CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION M
GROUND, &c gether with all the buildings tharaon
onainp. sitpate Ways; ssryltudes thereunto be-
CITY, In the square number two hnndred and tbirtv
bounced oy Union, Dryade Gate PhiIippal Psrd9o
@ t% aiUune streets, measuring in American meas
pre thryeight feet one inch front on Union street
oy seventy rect nine inches in deph bet geeo eauai
Hnes; togetner with the use of an aiey com mon to
e. ana tne adjoining lot, foar feet wide and 6orty.
ieoo IN length taken from the side toward Rar-
onne street, Of the original lot; acquired BY the de-
ceased from I. b. Lee, by an act passs6 befora
AFTER a. Peters, late Notary tubic In this city
on twenty sixth of May. 1852 he buildings Ar i'm
provenepts comprise 8 splendid three story brick
evening house. newly built, No. 68 Union stTeet
out houses, ETC.. gas throughout the whole honses
day previous to the SALE 0
Terms and conditions-Ore half cash and +ro
balance at credit of twelve months for n nots sa
cured BY mortgage and vendors priyiiece hssT;ny
interest ct the rate of eight per cent nsr annnrs
rom Gate till paid. The buildings to bs ,nsnred Ia
their full value and tine pelicy OF insurance trans
nent OF SAID note and in case OF sut the purchase,
OF saio property to pay all lawyers fees at the rate
q nve per cent on the unit claimed The purs
nsvng tne privilege to pay the whole price OF
THOMAS L MAXWELL.
nnH n apis Sheriff Of the PARISH Of Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
VALUABLE RIVER FRONT PROPERTY
IN ALGIERS, OPPOSITE NEW ORLEANS,
Well adapted for Ship Yards and Warehouses
THOMAS HAsSAM VS.. MRS. LOUISE B. AN
derson, Administrative, ETC., ct al.
SUIT IN PARTITION.
Fourth District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. g. lo.
pY G. e. eIRAR0EY d CO., AUt

pY G. e. GIRARDEY d CO., AUG
- tioneers-Nicholas j. boey, Auctieneer-Otice
No. II Exchange place.-SAIURDAY,A April %,
1870, at twelve O'Clock NJ, at the Merchants and
Auctioneers' Exchange, on Royal, between Canal
and Customhouse ST. Gets, in this city of New Or
leans. by virtue of Judgment rendered in the
above entitled matter. the eighth of March, 1870
b. the lion. Paul L. Theard, Judge of the Fourth
District Court for the parish of orleans, will be
sold at public auction. the following described
SEVEN LOTS OF GROUND, together with all
the improvements Thereon. situate in Duver gevle.
parish OF Orleans, right bank of the NJ ssssippi
between the Second and Third District Ferries
A, ID Hemecourt, surveyor, eighteenth of March
lo42. deposited with l. L Care late notary in this
city, the said lots each 81 feet inches front
on the public road, by Ito feet and lines IN depth,
all French together with all the rights and
privileges Of bAtture Row belonging or which nav
hereafter belong to the said lots extending to the
Mississippi river. The improvements said prop
erty comprise two small houses and large shea and
the lots partly fenced. This property situated
between the Second ard Third District ferries and
being the next belew the marine dry dock, and is
well adapted for ship yard and werehousing pur
poses.
Terms of saIe-One third cash, and the balance on
credit of one and two years from date of sale in
the notes of the purchaser secured by special mort
gage and vendors lien. and bearing interest of
eight per cent per annum from date of sa until
nnaI payment with pen al clause of five per cent at
the notes The Improvements the prOperty to
be Kept fully insured and the policy sferred to
the holders OF the notes; purchaser to pay
ment over and above the bid of all taxes for the cur
interests involved.
Act of sale and United States stamps al the ex-
pense Of the purchaser, before e. Bouny, notary
public mh20 ADJ 1879
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
Widow of jean Baptiste Rivarde.


Pm CpsARAEs y. FORTIER, AUG
- tioneer-Otfice No. 81 Exchange Ailey.-SATUR-
DAY, April g. 1870. az twelve O'Clock NJ, viii
be sold at public auction, az the St Charles Auction
Exchange, rotunda St Charles Hotel, 81. Charles
street, between Common and Graver streets, in
order to effect partition among the heirs OF
THRfE LOTS Of GROUND designated BY the
letters a and Q, in the square bounded by Ram
part St Louis, Cont and Burgundy streets in the
lowing dimensions, to wit:
Lot Sc feet 10 inches front on St. Louis
stseet. the same width on the rear line. 81 feet
inches ines depth and front on Rampant street.
and 81 feet inches lines in depth the division
line with lot Is, together with ali the buildings and
improvements thereon, consisting of frame house.
slate roof. having five rooms, hall, csbinet two
eist9Tn, Waterworks etc; The house pears the No.
lSo s. Louis street. This property is leased until
Lot 3 measures 81 feet ii inches and eIines front
in damn bstween and On ihJnes ana nes
with all the buildings and Improvements thereon.
rooms back closed gallery, side gallery, and two
rooms ~ the attic; q onestory frame kitchen,
having three rooms; waterworks, shed, etc.
Lot u measures 16 feet inches front on St Louis
street, and 81 feet inches and lines in depth
between equal and parallel lines, together with ALI
tne buildings and improvements, consisting of
one story brick house, having two rooms one
story brick kitchen, waterworks. etc.
The whole American measure and in couformitv
to sketch and certificate of survey and division OF
property, dated March Z, 1870, signed Arthur dc
Arinas, Surveyor, and deposited in the Office of
Octave de Armas. notary public
Ie!rnls-One third cash, and the balance on q
credit OF one and two years, for notes divided into
coupons TO suit the convenience of the heirs to be
secured by special mortgage and vendors lien and
privilege and bearing eight per cent interest from
Gay OF sale TO payment; the buildings to be kept
insured for the amounts due, and the policies to be
transferred and IN case OF suit the purchasers to
pay the attorneys fees. at five per cent on the
amount recovered. The purch ssers to assume. over
and above their bids, the taxes for the year 1870
- Acts OF sale before Octave de Armas notary pub
Une hs Of the including
mh26 81 apis SO
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
Property on Basin Street.

q TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND,
together with all the Improvements thereon stu.
ated in the second DISTRICT OF this city. ana in the
square comprised within Basin, Cont Franklin and
Benvil!e streets, designated by the Nos. and 2>u
pan deposited in the office OF Il. B. Uenas late a
notary public in this city, said lots measure each
q feet inches and hines front on each Basin and
FRANKLIN streets, by adeph Of l27 feet II inches and
lines, between parallel lines
The improvement consist of two two story brick
buildings, well built ano containing all the CON
The location is admirable for profitable invest
g. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND. together
with al the improveme ats thereon situated in the
Second District OF this city, and the square
G ; npriseu "ltDin basin Oont franEiin and Bier
lines front on Basin street, iS feet or Frank n
street. by depth of 27 feet |! incnes and lines
Inc improvements consist Of hre stables
l. CkRrAIN LOT OF GROUND. situated in
the Second District of this city and i'll the square
comprised witAln Canal. Uustemhouse, Franklin
and IRENE streets Sand lot measures rs feet
of ia feet, between parallel lines On this lot there
are no improvements be location is yers desirable
either for a residence or place of business.
Ierms-For lot No. l. forming the corner Of Ram
part and Cont streets, the purchaser to
100 stock, reduced to LIZ shares for the sum
OF $3.50, due first Of Marcn. 1871 fixed subject to
ali laws and rules 81 the bank; Tor the balance one
third cash, balance by notes of equal amount at
one and two years, bearing special mortgage the
est from date until final payment, and five per cent
attorneys fees case OF suit to payment Of
the notes; property 10 be kept insured and pciicy
transferred For all The other properties above de-
scribed, onethrd cash. the ba lance by notes one
and two years. bearing special mortg age on the
property sold nd ght per per ann um interest
from cate until final payment, with five per cent
attorneys fees case of SUIT to recover payment of
the notes Property to be kept insured and policy
transferred.
Acts of sale. together with internal revenue
stamps, at the expense of the purchaser, before
Gottschalk 4 Magner, notaries public.
ALSO,
TWO SHARES of La Varete Association.
TWO SHARES of Mechanics and Aericpltural
Fair Association.
SCRIP of the Louisiana Mutual Insurance Com
1862 for $50; 1868 for sO 1866 tor $50; 1850 for
SAG; 1867 for $40; 1869 for So
Terms-Cash. mh1s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
A GOOD DWELLING AND BUSINESS SITE
ON THE CORNER OF. SEVENTH AND
FULTON STREETS.
Second District Court for the Paris Orleans
No. 28,432.
Dx G. E, s.gs.Dcy IT. en-

pY G, E. GtEAsDEY &, Con-. J.
~ Hoey. Anctloreer-Dtice No. II Exchange
place,-SATURpAH. April 9 1870 a. twelve
O'Clock NJ, viii be sold at public auction at the
Merchants ana AuctioneeTs Exs hange, on Royal
betFeen Canal aud Customhouse streets, by vrtue
and IN pursuance of an order from the Homo b. e
Loais Duvgneaud Judge of the Second District
Court TOR the Parish OF orleans, dated the twenty.
eighth February. 1s7J and rencered in the above
entitled 4tter. the following descr bed and vaua
property, b ,long,n TO the succession of me ate
@sgtaena Gerhard deceased to wit
Two C-RHAiN LOIS OF GROUND situated
IN the Fourth district OF this city in the square
bounded by seventh, Eighth, Fulton and I.evea
streets, and Known as squars number two. SAID
lots are designated by the numbers one and two
on plan drawn by Ben amin Buisson, surveyor
dated the II tn March, l-3!, and deposited in the
Office OF o. X Striage late Notary public in this
city.
Lot number ore forms the corner Of Seventh ard
Fulton streets and measures 81 feet front on sew
enth street by rs feet in deUth ard front on Fulton
street; together with all the improvements thereon,
comprising three one story frame tenement houses
with Kitchen to each and d spacious stable in the
Lot No. adjoiDs the above and meas ares 81 feet
front Seventh street by I25 feet in depth be-
tween parallel lines. together with the improve
ments, comprising we'll built aud comfortable
arranged Two story frame dwelling, having four
rooms below aBo four above; a two-story frame
kitchen with cstern, and twostory feed house
and horse stable. The dwelling is known as No. "a
Seventh street
Terms-Casn in United States treasury notes.
Acts of sale together with the United States
internal revenue stamps attached, at the expense
OF tne purchasers before -, notary public
mhS 10 % ap29
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
VALUABLE BATTURE PROPERTY.
With the Right of Accretion
MRS JOHN HARRISON EFT AL VS.. MAURICE
N. Bowman, Curator, etc.
SUIT IN PARTITION
Second Distrc. Court for the Parish Of Orleans
No. 80, 1872

PY G. #. GIRARDEY d. CO, AUC.
y ;ioneers-Nichoias J. Hoey Auctioneer--OfR, e
No II E. hange Place. - SATURDAY, april
Aucroneers' Exchange, Royal, between Canal
and Castomhouse streets, by virtue of order of
the Honorable the Second District Court Tor the
parish of Orleans. rendered in the above entitled
matter on twentyninth March, 1863. and sigued
second April l56s will be sold at public auction
Two CERTAIN LOTS OR PORTIONS OF
GROUND, situated the batture of the First
District of this city, together with the right of &C
by Front. Water, Terpsichore and Henderson
streets SAID lots portions of ground adJon each
other, and, commencing at the distance of 50 feet
inches and lines from the corner of Front and
Henderso streets measure each % feet inches 61
lines front ont street and running through the
square depth of 800 feet. have each front of q
feet inches and lines on Water street.
Terms of sale third cash, the remainder ST
one and two years credit, in notes of the purchaser
Subdlvded to suit the interests involved. and bear
ing interest Of eight per cent per annum from date
of sale until final payment, secured by special mort.
gage and vendors lien on the property Sold with
the penal clause of five per cent attorne fees in
event of Judicial demand to inforce payment of the
notes or &ny of them. and purcha sers further to
assume payment over and above the price of adjudi
cation OF all taxes said property for the wear 1869
and p - the day of sale.
Acts of sale and United States stamps at the ex-
pense OF tbs purchasers, before P. G. Cuveer Esq,
notary public
And at tie same time and place. to effect settle
ment OF other interests, Will be cold on the same
THREE CERTAIN PORTIONS OR LOTS OF
GROUND in the same square and adjoining the
above described property. and having like right of
accreton and meas urng together 81 feet IL inches
and line front Front street, s. feet 10 inches
and 6 lines front Water street by 800 feet in
depth and front Terpsichors street. and forming
the corners OF Ierpschore, Front and Water streets
and with the first mentioned property, forming
together total OF 127 feet 10 inches and lnes on
Front street l27 feet 10 inches and lines on Water
street By 300 feet Terpschore street, the whole in
court, deputy city surveyor, dated New Orleans,
foprusry "a, 1871 mh8 l9 % app
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
FOUR TwO-sTORY DWELLINGS. IN PER.
Feet ORDER, AND WELL RENTER
TO PUNCTUAL TENANTS.
DIX NEVILLE A. VAN sur,NcpN

Rn NEVILLE n VAN SOEINGEN,
mn ~ Auctloneers-Ufhce No. III 6ravier street,
WIN De solo a. public auction, on SATURDAY
Aprh =, lo70. at twelve O clock M. at the Mer.
tnen.s ara Aucuoneers Exc change, on Royal street,
between canal and Clstombouse streets
]. A. CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, to-
getner with al the improvement thereon, situated
an the Thiid District Of this city, in the square
bounced by St. Charles krato. GarOudelet and
IhajIa streets, forming the corner OF 81. Charles
ana Erato streets Saio portion of ground measures
81 feet inches front st. On aries street by q
depth, between parallel lines, of 50 feet inches and
hve lines, more OF less.
The improvements consist of three two-storv
frame buildings, Nos. 345, 347 and GAG S..
Charles street, galleries above and below all in
excellent order having been asely thoroughly over.
hauled and freshly painted; they are all occupied
by first tenants and DunctusL
2. A CERTAIN POSITION OF GROUND adj
joining the above on the rear line, measurinc p,
feet inches front On Erato street by depth Of 81
feet inches. between parallel lines
The improvements consist of neat two story
frame residence, No. ls3 Erato street. in comnlefs
order, and containing all the modern improvements
ana cor Senlences required by gentee families
This offers a favorable opportunity to partie a
Wtsntpg 10 invest IN paying property, or to those
desiring to purchase for their own u g. Thst will
pe offered separately or in block to suit purch asers
Inere is common alley in the of these houses
IermS-One third cash, remainder in one an d two
years Tor notes secured by mortgage the proper
" ana bearing interest at the rate of eight uer ce NJ
Der annum from date until final payment With I've
per cent clause in of suit to recover OF
tne notes; property 10 b kept insured and policy
transferred to vendor.
Act of sale before A. Hero, notary public, n she
expense OF the purchaser, together with Intern y
kevenne stamps, ste. mas
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
COTTAGE ON MELPOMENE STREET, NEAR
KELLER MARKET.
SUCCESSION OF HENRY AND MINERVA
SANDMAN.
Second District Court for the Parish Of Orleans
No. 1854.

pY g. r.. GERAEDEY n co. ATIO
- tioneers-Nicholas j. Hoey, Auctioneer-OfJice
No, II EXCHANGE Place UKDAY, April % 1870
at twelve o clock M, at the Merchants md Auc
tioneers' Exchange, on Royal between Canal and
Customhouse streets. by virtue of az ordsr of the
Honorable he Second Distr ct Court for the parish
of Orleans, dated seventeenth March $50 win be
sold at public auction for account of said eucces
sion, the following valuable property to Wit:
A LOT OF GROUND in the First District of
this city, in the square bounded by Melpomene
Magnolia and CLARA streets and Felic,fy road desg
mated as Iot NO and measuring 81 feet Z inches
inches between parallel lines. The improvements
comprise one-story frame cottage. and
has tnree rooms, nal and cabinet kitchen, els.
err, etc Ia within square of Keller Marb ct,
and adjacent to the Clio and Erato street cars.
Terms OF sale-Uash in United -tates treasury
notes, and purchaser to assume payment and
above bis d, Of all tax for the year 1862 and up
to the day of sale.
Acts Of sale and United States stamns at the OK.
public mhH sp2 IA "a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

by C. E GTRAgDEY a CO, AUG
u Observation-Disclosures j. Hoey, Auctionee--
Office n II Exchange place. = Sal UR.
Day, April 80. 1870, ct twelve O'Clock NJ,
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Exchange,
on Royal, between Canal and Customhouse
streets by virtue of order Of the Hon orable the
Second District Court for the parish OF Orleans,
dated March % 1870 viii be soa by pubic auction
for account of succession of Binei Levy the fol-
lowing described pr perty, to wit
LOT OF GROUND, in TIE First District of
this city, in the square bounded by New Levee,
Commerce. julia and st Joseph streets, designated
as lot No. H. and measuring, in American measure,
Ii feet inches and lines front on SAID New LeVee
street. and II feet 4 aches and lines ln(Tdth in
rear by 100 feet in depth, with Of common alley
in rear, opening St Joeph street. The improve.
rnents comprise three-story Brick Dwelling and
Store, known as No. 2l6 New Levee street.
Terms-Fiiteeu hundred dollars cash. and the
balance in notes at one and two years credit. bear
ing interest OF eight per cent per annnm from date
OF sale until paid. ! be notes 10 be secured by
mortgage the p operty; the purchaser to confess
judgment Tor amount of the notes, Costs and attor
neys fees of five per cent il the notes not
paid at maturity and also keep the inproveu ents
on the property insured to the satisfaction of the
administrator of the estate, and transfer the policy
of insurance 70 him until the notes paid ana
assume over and above the hid the payment OF all
taxes for 1869 and the current year.
Acts OF sale and United States stamps at the ex-
pensa of the purchaser, before John +. Cotfey,
notary public. mh27 ap9 iG q 50