Richmond palladium., 1841-11-27
From Chanalsr,s United staees Gazette
A FEE l. O st :.

We had despatched cup two Of black tea
with rather more than usual haste, some weeks
since aud made the best Of our way the office,
to BEGIN the days work in season. Ii was a de-
lIghttui tnoruIag, and thought TO win an hour
Tor a ride, and while we were bending over the
columns of Brother Stones paper, fresh from the
post Office, the light from our side door was dark
ened aud a gentle tap drew our attention thIth-
erward. 4 fine looking young woman, with
cheeks red stick OF sealing WY, dropped
II curtesy, and n young man dotted his hat IN to-
ken Of respect; We encouraged Them TO come
forward and pointed to couple OF chairs that W c
keep to ornament the side Of the room. They
declined the offer, and the young woman nudged
The side OF the Young man.
Your honor is maglstrate?'
"No, | am not magistrate
The couple looked into each others faces rath-
confused
But said the young woman, "we thought you
were a New York Inagis,ratc.'
Not a mag!strate-a commissioner for New
York"
'That's ill., said the young man
a cnmmissioner,' sand We, with becoming
gravity, ''to take acknowledgment OF deeds"
''Bt we have nothing to acknowledge yet,"
said the young woman hlsshng.
.'Aud to administer oaihs aud aflirmatons,' .
We added.
That IS it, again said tho young man.
"Iol wish 10 be qualified TO some deed,' said
Eyes. ves, that's it id the Young man, CHATS
i1stit; Mary and wish To be qualified ior deed
We accordingly spre7d out our form Of oaths,
1nt reached Tor copy Of the Bible, always at
hand With u-) aud prepared for official lnbors.
Having put all IN readiness looked for the
documents that needed name and seal, but
none presented.
.sAnd where IS the papef?' asked we.
The paper?1 said the young man.
IL thought that YOU did not need any certificate
in Pennsy yIvanIa," said the young girl.
''What then. would vou have do?" asked
:'Adminlster the oath Without said the young
man, for the New York boat will be off soon"
"B ut nay dear," said TO the young woman
which oath shall | administer?) showing her the
pamphlet Of oaths.) which oath will you take ?"
She turned tie paper aside quite confusedIy,
aud stepping towards the table leaned over and
: i'd, IN low voice, 1.-The oath TO love, honor, and
obev"
..IEcre is a mistake, ndeed.' said we (and
fee ost) My commission does not authorize
me to Hemnze marriages.
The parties looked as'onished, and were NOR
tIfed.
Bat saw you," said the young man, last
week fix paper for Mrs Il, that to take
elIec. in New York
.sEyactlv nv friend"
'Weli, so it will be with our marriage, for
shall % there the ten o'clock boat"
Well then, 90 to alderman, my friend and
no will marry you.''
"Bur will that do in Now York;" asked he.
$40 be it WILL" said Mary.
"Certainly,' said we.
And the couple went, in arm, round 10 AL.
derman Hay, who, we hope, got both fees aud
pcrqulsItes.
We wrro deeply mortified at the result And
~ hen ask for office, 1t shall be for thai
" IL enable Us to administer the oath love, hon
or aGd ohev'' Aud If his exceIIency the Gov
ernar Of New York could add that power TO our
he should have much OF our graft
tude IS he has long deserved OF our respect.