The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-11-20

SPLENDID, at which every body wondered, in
which we wendell our way to Mrs. VIM
throp's in advance Of Benson and his party,
consisting Of old Pell and The groomsman
Having thus taken the lead Of the train, by
application of the whip to our horses we
found ourselves at the Park some twenty
minutes before the rest Of the party ar
rived.
On entering the parlor, We found Mrs.
Winthrop, Eliza in her bridal dress, and her
cousin, Mary Winthrop, as bridesmaid; and
also MIR. Strong, the clergyman. to the latter
of whom Mrs. Winthrop introduced Tim as
the bridegroom, and myself as groomsman.
1t was arranged that as soon as the party ar
rived, and had properly assembled. that the
bride and bridesmaid, and Tim and myself,
should take our statie1s at the upper end of
the parlor, when the clergyman should per-
form the ceremony.
The whole party arrived soon after, and
were arranging themselves for their appear
ance in the parlor. Benson, on his arrival
asked Mrs. Winthrop for Eliza, and was an
swered that she chose not to appear till the
hour for the ceremony should come, when
she would enter the room from the wing ad-
joining the parlor, with the bridesmaid. In
less than an hour every thing was in readi-
ness for the ceremony to commence. Pell
had stationed himself near the upper end of
the room and Ms. Winthrop was stationed
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 arranged, when
Benson with his groOmsman, came up-and
here considerable confusion ensued. Benson
offered his hand, to Eliza, who did not extend
hers, butwaving it and curtesying, requested
him to be seated, as there was an unoccupied
seat near her uncle PeIl. Tim could hardly
Benson was so staggered with surprise, NOR
LITIGATION, and disappointment, that he only
moved few PAGES back, and looked like the
very picture of despair.
The lovers joined hands, and the minister
commenced repeating the ceremony, when
old Pell, who had cast his eyes towards that
end of the room, discovered what was going
on, screamed out-'I forbid the banns!"
The minister stopped.
81 forbid the banns" repeated old Pell, bis
teeth gnashing with rage. Il have never
given my consent"
'.You have no consent to give" replied
Mrs. Winthrop, "Will you please proceed
with the ceremony, Mr.. Strong. MIR. Pell
this is my neice's wedding, aud in my own
house; therefore hope you will take the
hint, and let us have no more OF your inter
ruption."
IL say" replied Pell, SITS written in her
fathers will that she cannot marry without
my consent
Forgeryr' cried the same supernatural
voice, which Pell well recollected. 1t came
in smothered tone-no one heard it but
Pell and Mrs. Winthrop. Old Pell grew
pale, and said no more. The ceremony was
now finished without interruption, and Tim
and Eliza were pronounced "man and wife"
Then there was tittering and laughing all
over the house.-The students Of the col
lege, particularly, enjoyed it much. The
idea that Tim had so outgeneraled Benson in
this hymenial campaign was too good, and
they laughed together an hour. Benson on
" waited for the pronunciation Of the SEN
tence that Tim and Eliza were "man and
wife"-he then rushed out Of the door, fol-
lowed by his groomsman, and old Pell, and
called for his hack. As he came rushing out,
the students Kissed, and hailed him with
"Benson, how ungallant you are, running
away from your Lride!" His carriage was
soon got ready, and in jumped Benson.
groomsman and old Pell, driving offa the
rate of ten miles an hour.
After their departure, the evening passed
off merrily-the good fortune Of Tin.and the
of Benson and old Pell, furnish
ing matter Of conversation and laughter for
the whole party. The assembly broke up at
a late hour, and departed for their respective
homes.
The next morning the servant announced
the arrival of MIR. PeII at Farmingdell Park,
accompanied by his lawyer. Mr.. Ridgely.
Pell directed the servant to summon Mrs.
Winthrop. Tim and Eliza, to the parloI.
The servant departed for the purpose, and in
a few minutes, they entered the parlor where
Pell and Ridgely had seated themselves.
Eliza broke the silence. You have come
early, uncle, to pay your respects to the
bride. You can't tell how much feel graft
fed and honored by this mark your friend
ship and solicitude for my happiness" As
she said this, she bent an eye full Of rOgueish
meaning on Mrs. Winthrop and Tim.
Old Pelrs wrath was up. 1--we come TO
tell YOU. madam" said he addressing Eliza.
''that you and your husband are beggars,
By your disobedcnce to me, you have for
feited all claims to your fathers property,
which. by his will, has now become my prop
erty. You and your husband will please new
er show your faces at the homestead"
Tim replied. "If you were not an old man
my only answer TO your insolence would be
by softly handing you into the street, As it
is, have only to reply. that unless you your
self Immediately quit the homestead, land rem
der up. as executor, the possession Of my
wife's estate, you will meet with trouble Of
which you may not be aware
Mr.. Ridgely spoke. 81 have examined
the will ofyour wives father, Mr.. Jocelyn,
and find in the condition in the will, that she
was only to be possessed Of the property by
marrying with the consent of Mr.. Pell, the
executor of the will. it is therefore need
less for me to say that any attempt on your
part to litigate so plain feature in the in
strument would involve you in costs, and the
modification of failure. Madam, continued
he, turning to Eliza, ''you did very wrong in
being so disobedient, and yet" he added, Turn
idg his eve on Tins noble 6gure and frank,
Intellectual countenance, 'there seems to be
abundant excuse for your conduct-ha, ha,