The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-10-10

accomplished young doctor, at this point
I" Where thought meets thought, ere from tie
lips it start.
Aud each warm wish springs mutual fiom the
heart
leaving this part Of the picture 10 the i'm
aginaton Of the readcr--we come direct,
10 the fact that, all parties JOY fully asset,
ing, the bans we're duly published, and The
day Of marriage agreed on.
Mary never locked more beautiful than
on the morning of her marriage day "a
bright morning IN May
Heaven was in her eye
In every gesture dignity and love-"
A, the appointed hour, the bride and
bridegroom-Mary Oils and young vii.
Hams, attended by her cousin Lorenzo and
a young female associate-s,epped into
carriage, in readiness OF the door, and has
tened TO wait upon the the minister Of the
parish, residing at the village, about eight
miles distant. In the meantime a small
party Of friends, Mrs. Lincoln among the
rest, assembled at the house Of Mrs. Oils to
, offer their congratulations 10 tie happy cou
pie on their return, and tender the usual
civiltes OF all such joyous occasions.
The minister soon performed his par, Of
The ceremony, when husband and wife, with
their attendants immediately returned aud
were met a, the door by Mrs. Lincoln, who
had volunteered formally 10 iutrodcce the
newly married couple to those in waiting
TO greet them.
Conducting them al once into the pres
ence Of the company, assembled IN the
dfowlneroom-
Allow me, hides and genilemen,' SAID
Mrs. Lincoln, TO introduce you TO Doctor
Williams, better known as George Ham
blcn, the mechanic editor printer and
publisher Of the Village Chronicle, aud
his lady, hitherto tue accomplished Miss
Gus
Al eyes were fixed on 'irs. DIS who
stood half amazed, in doubt whether 10
credit what she had Just heard as the sober
reoiity; or whether the occasion had been
seized 90 BY Mrs. Lincoln 10 play off an
innocent hoax a, her expense. She was
soon however, conv inced that the gentle
man, nov her son-in law whom she had
known and SO highly esteemed as Doctor
Williams, was, indeed noue other than
plain Mr.. Ilamblen, the mechanic.
Collecting herself, and resolving 10 make
the best OF tic somewhat awk ward position
IN winch she found herself placed.
Il perceive sad she, taking by the
hand and addressing Mr.. Hamb!en, tha,
have, though | trust rot with your approba
,iop, been deceived, both 10 your name and
occupation. Be il so. Had regrets to
express, this is 10 place for them--it is
nov too late. With mechanics, had as
sociaIed the idea Of ignorance and want Of
gentlemanly accomplishments. Hence my
unfayorabIe opinion Of them as a Glass;
Bu, 10 you observed no deficiency of ed
uca,iut.i | liked your apparen, sincerity |
was pleased with your department. yea,
more, | entertained the most entire conf.
dence 10 your honesty and purity Of vour
MORAL principles. Why, then, should
hesitate The little deception which, |
am well aware has been practlced at the
instance Of her who is now Your wife
borne on by friends not excepting her own
father, in whom She coufded--s of slight
moment. Only let there be no further do.
cepuou-as am sure none is intended
and Gun most cheerlnly forgive aud for,
get what has passed. Take my daughter;
It Is your choice, is hers.
To you, my daughter now Just entering
upon new and important relations IN lte,
IN tho language Of apolher, lei me advise
you that the good wife Is one who is stric,
" and couscienliously virtuous; she is
humble and modest from reason aud con
vlctlon, Submissive from choice, and obedi.
ent from inclination. What she acquires
by love, and preserves by prudence. She
makes It her delish, to please her husband,
being confident that every thing that pro
NOTES his happiness, must in the end, con
tribute 10 her own. She always rejoices
IN his prosperity, aud by her tenderness
and good hu,nor, lessons his cares aud af
tic,ions. Go-aad may Heaven bless you
both
Young Flamblen, as may well be sup.
posed, was not free from embarrassment on
thus occasion. Addressing Mr.. OTIS.
You are correct, SAID he, 10 the opln.
ion that | yielded, with great reluctance, to
the little arttice which has been employed,
| finally assened only on tho strongest as
surance, from those whom | knew 10 be
your best friends, that | should be held
bameless in the matter. If have sailed
into port under false colors, il was not from
my own inclination, but in obedience TO a
commanding signal from the very prize !
have captured.
CAPIToI HUI, d. C.