Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-05-09

and wherever he was known.-Adce r
tiser.
A MARRIAGE FEE.
Ionce heard little incident, said 10
have occurred to venerable Clergyman
of this city, now no more, bu. who, if nam
ed. wocld be Instantly recognized as "a
miliar TO many; and as il appeared inter-
esting TO me, will narrate it: -
1t Iranspired some thirty years since,
at which time our reverend friend Was
called upon to ofIiciate at the nuptiaIs of
the only child and daughter of most
wealthy retired merchant Of this place,
then residing few miles in the coun-
try. ~
The time which had been appointed for
the wedding. proved TO be chill, rainy
day, towards The latter part of the month
of September. the rain having commenc-
ed filling on the night previous. continu-
ed throughout the day. The roads were
in miserable condition, the rain falling
upon them still heavy with dust, render
ed them almost impossible with mud.
This was anything but pleasant pros
pect for the Doctor but weddings, you
know, must not be delayed, nor do Cler.
gymao generally. in the least, desire it ;
they snertain a peculiarpar ialay for them;
they find pleasure in uniting "two fond
hearts," and they find profit in it. So.
barring the weather, the Doctor had no
reason to complain. and rain or shine he
was bound 10 60. Accordingly. horse
and chaise were procured, ard the Doctor,
fully equipped for the Journey was soon
on his way to the scene ofbridal fes,ivity.
At the country mansion all was in reddi.
ness against his coming, and when he
reached there, sometime after nigh.-falI.
he found the bride and her lover already
awaiting him. 1t was not necessary TO
lose any time, and the Or. was not long
in entering upon his appropriate Offices.
The necessary preliminaries being speed
lily arranged within spacious hall. rich
ly ornamented, and 10 the presence ola
gay and numerous company the Doctor
pronounced the nuptial ceremony. d
The scene was unusually affecting, and
to the doctor HIMSELF The bride, as We
have said, was an only child, and asids
from her education and accomplishments,
upon which every care and attention had
been bestowed, she possessed Qualities of
The heart which endearet her 10 all; she
was amiable and affectionate !; and these
traits combined with sincere and early pi-
ETY., had won the Rev. old gen,leman's
highest friendship and esteem. To one
Ihus interested in the happiness of bride,
The Joy attendant upon her nuptials is new
er enmingled with tender emotions and
.ears of parental sympathy trickled down
he pious coumenance of the old gentle
nan, as, at the conclusion of the ceremo-
nv. he invoked the smiles of Heaven for
he future happiness of the newly wed
led. Nor was he alone in these feel
ngs; a solemn stiffness, for while per-
,aded the whole company, yet like a
transient cloud in the morning, it was
Don expelled, leaving all bright and cheer
i'll as before. 4
Shortly after The ceremony was over.
he doctor prepared himself without delay
Or home so taking an affectionate leave
{ the bride and her happy rartner.he or
cred forth his vehicle. Not word had
ct been limited to him concerning mar
Iagc fee, us for himself, he was too much
bsorbed in reflection to have given a
Rough, upon the matter. The "fee" how
YER, such as It was, had not been forgot
m i; but Mr.. E. The brides father, afer
accompanying and assisting him into his
raise placed in his hands little pack
e, containing, rs he said, a present"
c himsei6 and a " little notion" for his
lie. the doctor. presuming, of course. ;;
at it was his fee; and no doubt rich d
'e. which had been thus modestly ten o
red, accompanied with some small TO-
n for his wife. thanked Mr.. E. accor. :
ugly, and the courtesies ofths night be ii
3 exchanged, the doctor les, 20 time IN o.
gaining his home. ,,o : "
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