Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1846-03-18
WHOLE NO. liz
From the Mothers Magazine.

l A LOWELL DRiDE.-i was spending an hour, not
long since, in turning the pages of pleasant misce
lany, in the course of which my eye fell upon the
following rare, but beautiful and touching incident
in the history of one who was that day to become a
! bride. -
party lively and interesting cousins and friends
had early assembled at the bridal mansion for the
purpose of decorating the drawing room, where the
marriage ceremony was to be performed. Atlenoth
this happy duty being accomplished, they retired
happy in contributing to the joy of an occasion, which
while it would take from them one whom they loved
would unite that to the object of her highest re-
gard. The room was beautifully decorated with
rich and vargated boquets; and on centre table Law
the gay adorned brides loaf an object ofgreat impor
lance. 4 sslf ESQ
said all had retired from the lovely spot: but there
was one of the cousins who short time after stole
gently back to look once at the varied -peautv
of the scene and to indulge by herself the hopes and
anticlpatons of an aectonate heart for the future
happiness of her friend. She gently opened the door
and was about entering, when she noticed the sofa
was wheeled round to the precise spot where that
evening the happy pair were to rise and exchange
their solemn vows and there the lovely bride was
kneeing, SO absorbed in her own thoughts that the
intrusion of her friend was unnoticed. That friend
stood for moment gazing in holy admiration at the
scene: she longed gently to approach and kneel by
her side, but the occasion too sacred to admit of
social union, and she retired. ~.
And what SO solemn and absorbing was occupying
the thoughts of this happy being? Was it the antic
pations of worldly felicity that had brought her there
Looking round upon the beauty and gaiety of the
room, where in a few hours she would give her hand
to him whom she preferred to all others on GARTH had
she in the witness and excess of her own emotions
fallen into reveries Nothing of the kind. Delight
ed she might be, and justly was but she had one du
ty to perform high and holy duty, ere she pighted
her vows to the object of her affections. There in
that spot where she would soon stand and surrender
her earthly all to her husband, she would first conse-
crate herself to the Lord The prior conservation was
to him. On that altar she wished to offer an earlier
and holer incense: on that spot to make record
OF the prior deed which she had given of herself to
the superior Lord.
know not of an earthly scene more lovely, or Of
an immortal being in similar circumstances in an at
titude more becoming. / sure that if her intend
ed husband bad himself the love of cd reignne in
his heart, and could he have said-not perhaps with
t..si, others huped, hove dune so be-
fore her but he might be forgiven, if in his ardor
and admiration he had exclaimed, 'rnany daughters
have done vrtuousIy but thou exceest them all. sF
What beautiful example for the imitation of those
who are about to be led to the hymenial altar. -
Most beautiful, most becoming! know not the
sequent history of that 'lovely BRIDE" but am Ger
tain she never repented that act of sedcdcation tn
God. She may not indeed have escaped sorrow and
affllctlon, but if they her lot know that God
would remember the kindness of her youth. He
would not forsake her. She might bury her husband
children, friends she might suffer sickness and poys
erty; but in hour would her Heavenly Father for
sake her he would guide her by his counsel, and af
forwards receive her to glory. Youthful females
would you lay the foundation of future peace: would
you provide against the reverses of fortune; would
you have friend and protector through this world
vlclsItude would you have consolation in the dar-
kest night OF adversely which may set in upon you;
initiate the example of the lovely bride.
Cherokee AFFARs.-From the report of the Su-
of the public schools in the Cherokee
nation, 1t appears that there eighteen schools
taught by males citizens of the U. States at year
y salary OF $i00. Generally the attendance is very
Irregular but the advances made by some of the pu-
pills suggest the expedency Establishing an acade
my, at which the higher branches of common eda-
;aton should be taught. The surplus of the school
und would be sufficient for its erection. Many of the
eachers are dissatisfied with the snalIness of the
alary and changes are so frequent as to interfere
With the prosperity of the schools. 1t is suggested
hat the missionary schools be placed under the SUI
'ervlslon OF the Superintendent ostensiby that bet
er knowledge of their influence upon those atten-
ling them may be spread among the people. The
establishment Off manual labor school is strongly
recommended. The total number of scholars in the
ighteen schools is Cos, and the average attend
nee 2Ol. The boys are nearly double the girls in
lumber. "a
The Cherokee .4droeate says that the public mind
bout Maynsyille has been somewhat disturbed since
Granville Rogers killed, whose death, it is SUD-
osed some parties determined to avenge.-
Another murder has been committed at Evansville
elijah Fish being the victim. He said to have con-
ected with the murder of Cherokee, some months
Ince, and the Advocate represents that he has
robably been shot by some of his accomplices on
he principle that "dead men tell no tales" Writs
ave been issued for the apprehension of four per-
ons, the two Riders, Johnson and Battery.
"Husband, do You believe in special judgements of
'rovidence upon individuals In this lifeP
"Yes my DEAR
''Do you, indeed! Did one of the Judgements ev-
r happen to you! -