Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-06-06

Eliza had seen Tim only a.few hours be.
fore, and had been told Very thing res.
pccting the obtaining possession Of the WILL
and OF It's being proved and recorded, and
that henceforth it was out Of her mcle's
power to do as he threatened. She there.
fore wore cheerful countenance, when
Pell made the above announcement, and
said
off must be married SO soon, uncle
as il is summer, should prefer the wed.
ding should be at my Aunt Winthrop's in
her beautiful mansion at Farmingdell Park.
II will be so delightful to get married in such
beautiful retreat, and, as il is only eight
miles distant, Pm sure our friends would
be glad 10 accompany U.s."
Pell, who expected another shower OF
tears and complaints against his cruelty in
compelling her to marry Benson, was over.
joyed at finding her SO seemingly tractable
on this point, and in the exuberance of his
Joy, promised her that the wedding should
be at her Aunt's. 1t was therefore ar
ranged that Eliza should 60 Immediately to
Farmingdell Park, there to remain until the
day of her nuptials. The arrangement
was soon communicated by Pel 10 Benson,
who was, of course, exceedingly elated at
his coming prospects, and consequently put
on an extra degree of supercilious beha.
viour towards his classmates, and rubbed
his hands and laughed when he saw Tim.
Z" Let them laugh that win," thought Tim,
but he said nothing.
Fin paid but one visit to Eliza and her
aunt Winthrop at Farmingdell Park before
the evening Of the wedding. How well
he played his card when there, by insinua.
ting himself in the good graces Of Mrs.
Winthrop, and the result of the consulta.
ten had with the old lady and her neice,
will be shown ia the sequel of our tale.-
1t is sufficient to say that Mrs. Winthrop
liked Tim, and had always dsliked old Pell.
Tim communicated his secre, to me, and
requested that | would appear on that eve.
ming dressed as q groomsman.
The day Of the nuptials arrived. The
elite of the country round, and Of The col
lege, were invited 10 Farmingdel Park.
Benson procured splendid hack to con-
vey himself and his groomsman to the Park.
Tim and myself was dressed in the extreme
Of fashion, and also procured a coach still
more splendid, at which every body won.
dered, in which we wendell our way to
Mrs. Winthrop's, in advance of Benson
and his party, consisting Of old PeIl and his
groomsman. Having thus taken the lead
of the train, by the application of tho whip
TO our horses, We found ourselves al the
Park some twenty minutes before the rest
of the party arrived.
On entering the parlor, we found Mrs.
Winthrop, Eliza in her bridal dress, and
her cousin Mary Winthrop, as bridesmaid,
and also Mr.. Strong, the clergyman, to the
latter of whom, Mrs. Winthrop introduced
Tim as the bridegroom, and myself as his
groomsman. 1t was arranged that soon as
the party arrived, and had properly assem-.
bled, that the bride and bridesmaid, and
Tim and myself should take our stations at
the upper end of the parlor, when the cler-
gyman should perform the ceremony.
The whole party arrived soon after, and
were arranging themselves for their ap.
pearance in the parlor. Benson, on his
arrival, asked Mrs. Winthrop for Eliza, and
was answered that she chose not to appear
Till the hour for the ceremony began, when
she would enter the room from the wing
adjoining the parlor, with her bridesmaid.
In less than an hour, every thing was in
readiness for the ceremony to commence.
Pell had seated himself near the upper end
Of the room, and Mrs. Winthrop was sta.
toned near him. Eliza and her bridesmaid
made their appearance from an adjoining
room, Eliza led in by Tim, and had the
honor of conducting her cousin to the place
where we were to stand. We had just ar
ranged ourselves, when Benson with his
groomsman came up--and here considera.
bic confusion ensued. Benson offered his
hand to Eliza, who did not extend hers, Blu,
waving it. and courtesying, requested him
to be seated, as there was an unoccupied
seat near her uncle Pell. Tim could hard.
y contain himself from laughing outright
while Benson was so staggered with sur
prise, modification and disappointment, tina
he only moved few PAGES back and look
ed The very picture of despair.
The lovers now joined hands, and the
minister commenced repeating the ceremo
ny, when old Pell, who had cast his eye.
towards that end Of the room, discovered
what was going an, and screamed out
forbid the banns"
The minister stopped. al forbid thu
banns" repeated old Pell, his teeth gnash
ing with rage, 81 have never given IN,
consent"
"You have no consent to givc," reptile,
Mrs. Winthrop. "Will you please pro
coed with the ceremony, Mr.. Strong. MI
Pell, this is my neice's wedding, and in m
own house, therefore hope you will TAX
the hint, and let us have no more of you
interruption"
al say" replied Pcll, "',is written i
her fathers will, that she cannot MARI
without my consent"
1 "Forgcry," cried the same supernatur'
voice which Pell well recollected. II cam
in smothered tone-no one heard IT bl
Pell and Mrs. Winthrop. Old Pell gre
pale--and said no more. The ccremon
!, was now finished without interruption, an
! Tim and Eliza were pronounced man an
! wife, Then there was tittering and laugl
, ing all over the house. The students
, the college, particularly, enjoyed IT mucl
. The idea that Tim had SO out-eencralle
. Benson in this hymepial campaign was to
/. good, and they laughed together for Q
!, hour. Benson only waited for the pronu'