The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1850-01-31
One ofthe Weddings.

"A lew uaNS ago tIieie aiiiNcu a. :"
hotel in Boston a couple from Rhode
Island. who came TO get joined. quietly,
in the bonds of matrimony. As soon as
thev.were fairly domiciliated, the wonld
be bridegroom-who was a rough. but
an apparently honest specimen OF the
country Yankee-sent for the proprie-
Tor of the hotel. who quickly answered
his summons.
Il say. landlord" the stranger pro-
posed. pointing to his modest Dulcinea,
in the corner of the parlor. 'this is my
Young 'ooman. Naow we've come all
the way from Rhode Island, and We
want to be spliced. Send for minis
ter. will We! We want it done Up, right
ST. eight of Y
The landlord smiled and went out, and
in half an hour afterwards licensed
minister made his appearance, and the
obliging host. with one or two waggish
friends. were called in as witnesses to
the scene
.Naow. Mr.. Stiggins.' said the Yam
kee. .deu it up brown. and your money
is ready" and forthwith the reverend
gentleman commenced by directing
the parties 10 join their hands. The
Yankee stood up to his blushing lady
love. like sick kitten hugging Il hot
brick. seized her nand, and was as much
pleased as raccoOn might be said 10 be
with two tails.
You promise. MIR. A. said the par
son. Ito take this woman-
1 - 4 IL. ,f
ITO be your lawful and welded wife. :
Yaas-yaas.'
THAT you will love and honor her
in all things
"Yaas."
THAT vou will cling to her. and heI
onlv. as long as YOU both shall live"
.Yaas. indeed-nOthin' else = con-
tinued the Yankee. in the most delight.
ed mannera-But here the reverend
clergyman halted. much to the surprise
) of all present and more especially to
: the ANNOYANCE and discumtiiure Of the
intended bridegroom.
.Yaas-yaas. | said;' added the ian
: kee
"One moment, my friend, Responded
4 The minister: Tor 1t Suddenly occurred t.
him that the law OF Massachusetts dl,
not permit of this performance wlthou
}. the observance of "pubtishmen'.' etc
for certain length Of time.
c "Wot'n thunder's the matter. minis
:, ter r!-Doan't stop-@o on-put 'er thre'
i -no;hin's split. eh !-aint sick, mister
1t be yerE
just at that moment, my friend.
e have thought that you can't he marlie
II in Massachusetts
Cant, What in natur's the reason
lr like her; she likes me; wot's to her
? derr =.
y You have not been published. sir,
e think" :,
= Il hain't goin' TO be, nuther! that
m what we come here for-on the sly. Il
G. on-go on. old feller.H
e Il really. sir said the parson.
rs Rally. Wall. 90 ahead! +! 'Tair
e. fair, you see, 'taint. | swow youy'
e. n married me. and hain't teched he
ST Go on-doan't stop here! 'talnt Jest tn
,e thing. naow: by grashus, 'taint.'
Il will consult
ID "No. you won't-no. YOU don't-coi
- sujt no,hin'. nor nobuddv. till this 'el
business is concluded. naow mind | te
Y, We y said Jonathan, resolu;ely-and
~ an instant he had turned the key In. an
out of the lock, amid the titierins OF II
er witnesses. who were nearly choke
Y! with merriment
it. "Naow say. mister, as we ware
continued the Yankee, seizing his trer
ed bling intended by the hand again
go on right straight from where y
d left off: Won can't cum none O. thus ha
Dr. way bis'ness with this child: so p
'er ,hreu. and no dodging. It'll all
in right-go it
ed The parson reflected moment, al
,e- concluding to Iisk it continued .
"You promise, madam, to take II
mi man 10 be your lawful husband y
its "Yaas,o said the Yankee, rs the la
on bowed.
That you will love, honor 4
!" obey =, :,r..h >. ;,
we "Them's um.' said Jonathan, as u
,o !: And that you will cling to him