Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1828-11-21

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ing n deep interest III this novel scene.
"lhls Is an unexpected treat" said the strnnoer
scenes of Tie old country"
IA . TINS Is the first time wns ever at a VIRGINIA
country Wedding said Adair; II expect we Shall
witness Jolly season.
| Yes, replied the gentleman; sand il was only,
os young as YOURSELF and had my ether arm could
loh IN WITH as good grace as any of them but do
not wish you TO understand" continued he .'that re-
greet being old" -
MANY said Adair, "ook back to the davis o,.
youth, and wish to recall them"
y should he vastly sorry" said the stronger, "if
war Obliged TO live my past life: this can saw
with truth, Is the hnppiest period of my existence; for
now can honoraby retire from service and spcnd
the rest OF my days with my beloved"
lie was interrupted by the entrance OF several vsi-
tors. w.
The Young ladies' now heran 10 assemble, pr,,voJ
not only IN the charms OF innocence and ample, beau
W pnt those graces were set of to the best adyan-
'Te' no' ny the diamonds of the East or the ric,
sliks OF India, but the laudube Inventions nj ,her
taste and ingenity. They entered tho little noro,,r
{" nclghbor Briggs, with their cheeks GLOWING with
noture's reshcst blshes-their eyes SPARKLING will
the IRE OF vivacity and hilarty So peculiar TO cloud
less youth. Their mik-wbte bosln,s ;lirol,pd no
meath the rich laces which their own sledor tnror,
hadwoven for, the embarrassnen;s Of the country do
barred them from the aid of foreign ornament No,
landing this their variety ofdrss and the pce
ness ut the same. Displaced not only the ir,npu;t y,
'he iair, nut their taste economy, and industry Tho
young gallants had all seated themselves, hsedo
their blooming tavoritcs, pouring into their inclined
ears the tender tales Of simple love- The old ladies
were III high and earnest conversation ,vh;rb ,,,.
oH interrupted by an admonltion their thourhtless
nughers,b bidding them "hoidup their heads OsnootI
down their rutses, draw ~ thor ta,, J'b.
olf mon were crowded in group passing Jokes. AT
winch the jester laughed more heartily than his beo-
"s' Al were delightfully."- employed but one Youth
Who stood alone ndsoliia rv his hair wns iasbo,olo
his dress carecsslv arranged, aud he seemed oazncr
upon vacancy There was something so touching in
m1 appearance, hc immediately drew the attention
CT Affair and the STRANGER, who were contenplotnor
the scene with no little interest
Cur hero leaned across The gentleman and enor
ed 9fIessy conner the fiddler. who the youth wasP
Law SAID Jcssy:" why, that's Jacty GoodslonJ
an old sweetheart of Lucy Briggs"
And who is Lucy Briggs" asked the strorrc,
The bride, the bride" cried Jessv.
"Iis al explained then poor hairless youth." esij
the stranger. II when he has the heaviest heart i,
all tins gay assemblage."
Adalr sighed; for his felt eTuallv rs beavv
The noisy cht-chat was silenced by the ueirb,
oo'Steps OF the important paIson, who entered with
book under his lie was soon followed nv tbr
bridge and groom.
Adar raised his enquirnr cve 10 catch p,nnso . :.
the bashiui maiden. She was apparently abont m
hne fresh healthy looking lass, well formed with n
Eu,'ciess innocent countenance. She wore whit,
ufoeroWcd petucoat, and sack of pale blue muslin
"tlch vas maze according to the fashion of the daV.
a sholt apron. grounded with sprics and bordcred
with rich vine: blossom colored stolnacher orna
nehted hcr prominent bosom, around which was hun,
ilne lace ot netting, very little inferior in appenr
ance To Brussels; her double rlis were of tho sor
materials, worn Just below the elbow; pure white
stockings with lilac salamanca shoes with hrb hoeIe
sharp toes and fastened with paste buckles which
displayed hcr well-turnod ankle. Her dark Lock
were dressed with bunch ofplumes curously made,
otthe feathers of birds and fowls and pbtlv no,vdor
ed She t!nidly raised her laughing ewes no Che
made her entry, and then them TO the floor Tho
attendants followed The bridesmaids were drossed
dhke White muslin gowns. looDcd M the pockets
with rose-coored rlbbands Marseillos Quilts fin.
lace aprons, manufactured of mulberry root III
attendants were distinguished by large roses Of white
satin fastened upon She left shoulder After tbev bnJ
al tiHe their proper stations the parson coprnenc
ed the ceremony after the Episcopal mode Tboy
were proceeding in excellent order wncn suddonIy
not only the bride but the whole coinpapv wnrn
thrown INTO the utmost confusion by the Daryon sim
ply asking for the ring for 10! the bridegroom had
0fSo'ten that necessary token Of pghted vows
Inc exclamation, "a ring!' ga plain rnpl" soundcL
several times from the parson, and how lone he mrbt
have continued demanding it we dare not say: for
Donald Adair, who sympathiscd with the abasbed
81 oom' from the impulse of the moment drew from
his finger the gift Of the prisoner Of Castle Graz and
presented 1t to him. In few minutes more tho,
Were united ''
Soon rs the pars"h pronounced them man and WIFI
IN the presence OF tl'c goodly company he snatchcd
sweet KISS from the bride. The pentlernon all fIIo,
ed his example, and for the sake of kccpnc nm nro.
per distinction extended this piece ofgalantry to her
"Maids Of honours." ~ NC
ut Will moi do To appear singular" said the strar
g,ir pleasantly smiling and jogging the side of Don
aid with his stump Of arm, as am the eldest I'm
go first u
Come on my lad, and give the bride buss - said
ah Ola hrner politely turning aside 10 give our hero
room to pass, as he reluctantly pushed his wav m tho
happy couplc not that he felt painful repupnanco a
Kissing n pretty girl, but his mind was gloonv ard
nncpngcnal with the present scene. lie however
silently repaired 10 his seat.
n scene of harmless ard heartfelt gaioty common.
cod Jcssy Bonner gave n long draw with his how
across the strings oftlc VIOLIN which made the beoyt
OF the lasscs almost spring from their bosomg -.
After turning his instrument, he settled himself o,vp
to his employment, his head keeping timely swim,
WIN ms arm and the heavy fall of his broad fiat foot
aided an excellent bass to the concert. little be
low nm on stool, sat an old family negro. with n
sIcek hnd head, ebony face, and n wide stretched
mouth full of huge white teeth. Pleased with his