The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1842-06-25

Ladies and gentleman, said he Il have
invited you here this evening, that might {
myself 10 you in my true charac
acter. Seven years sgo,I came to this town, I
ragged forsaken orphan, and learned the
profession OF printer;-ad the
circumstances that caused Henry Smith to
leave his native land, and seek his fortune
in foreign climes, is doubtless known TO
most of you Since then fortune has be.
slowed on me her sunny miles, and have
returned wealthy, wish 10 hurt the feel.
ings of no one, but merely TO give lesson
Of wisdom. My partner in the next dance
is to be my intended, affianced bride!'
Huzza followed this harrangue and
Henry Smith was welcomed 10 Rushvile
by all save one that asDeliaBell, Mortified.
she Immediately left the room;-long it was
ere she forgot this circumstance.
But who was Henry Smiths partner!
/ will tell you. Twas no other than the
humble Mariana Jordon'I say nothing abou,
their marriage, (which was consummated,)
as have an unconqnerable aversion to
talking about weddings. Suffice it say, that
they are still alive with little prattles run.
ming about their premises, and hope that
Mr.. Smith, should he see this will pardon
m for disclosing his family secrets.
.7EssM.z4.s.zzHn
MARRIED IN SPITE OF HER TEETH,-
Choice Anecdote.-Old Governor Salton-
stall, of New England, who fourished
some forty years since, was man Of some
humor, as we'll as perseverance, in effect.
ing the ends he desired. Among other
anecdotes told Of him by the New London
people, the place where he resided,is the
following
| 'Of the various sects which have flourish.
ed in their day, and then ceased to exist,
was one known as the Rogerties, so called
from their founders John or Tom, or some
other Rogers who settled not far from the
goodly town aforesaid.
The distinguishing tenet of the sect was
their denial of the propriety, and scripfura
ily OF the form of marriage, Its no. good
for man to be alone. This they believed and
and also that one wife only should; cleaye
to her husband but then this should be q
matter Of agreemen. merely, and the cou
pie should come together as man ant
wife, dispensing with all foim of the
marriage covenant. The old Governor
used frequently to call upon Rogers, ant
: talk the matter over with him and endeavo
!, to convince him of the improperly Of living
!, with Sarah as he did. Blu. neither Johr
OF Sarah would give up the argument.
1t was mattev Of conscience with then
they were very happy together as the,
were-of what use then could mere form
be? Suppose they would thereby escape
' scandal, were they not bound, TO lake VI
the cross, they professed! The Governor
logic was Powerless.
He was in the neighorhood of John on
day, and meeting with him, accepted ar
: invitation to dine with him. The conver
!, sation as usual turned upon the old sub
. ject'
Now. john says the Governor, after
long argument OF the point, why will yo
= no. marry sarah7 Have you not takel
her TO be your lawful wife!'
Yes, certainly, replied John, but m
!, conscience will not permit me TO marry Ls
in the form of the worlds people;
Very well. But you love herr
yes
n And respect her.
), Yes
And cherish her. as bone of your bon
y flesh of your flesh!
ID Yes. certainly do
is And you love him, and obey him ar
r. respect him. and cherish him!'
is Certainly. do
a Then, cried the Governor, rising, in 81
Ut name of the laws Of God, land of the co.
in monweal,h of Connecticut, pr Onounce y,
I'll TO be man wife!'
wv The ravings and rage of John and Sar