Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1851-10-11
Marriage in High Life.

A correspondent of the, Picayuae, vfidr
from Greytown, Sept 6, in the kingdomt
Nicaragua, gives the following amusing, b.
graphic and well written sketch Of a row
marriage:
The day dawned with its usual sp1eudr
myriads of feathered songsters filed the 4
with their sweet melodies; the plaeid watersh
the Bay.of Bluefelds were undisturbed by,
single ripple, and the little niggers sat on thea
for sunrise. al nature, in fine, was in sWed
sound ola horn was heard from the distanthiL
startling the quiet citizens of Bluefields fin
their SAUNDERS. The signal was answered
These sounds were followed by the harkingd
dogs, screeching Of parrots, and bleating d
goats, until all the discordant sounds known
on earth seemed mingled together in sweet
confusion. The martial music approached
nearer and nearer, and increased in volumeun
till fancied that Pharoah had risen from hh
slumbers, and was about to enter Bluefeldsh
his flaming chariot, to be present at the royl
marriage. In a few moments about three hun
dred half naked Indians n1dle their appearaM
So liS Hail -SaltfaAiSS ItiitG iGatta~IO lllt paiut&
The Princess had arisen from her couch of Ii
gers skins, and was Standing at the main pate
of the palace, barefooted and deyolrirg a raw
tplaintain. The King soon made his appea.
ance, and addressed his subjects in the follow
ing eloquent language: "Afe big King, NJ,
sister go marry Niger. Memo like it. Nippe.s
disgrace Indian. Cussed shame-I drown
myself" His Majesty could say no more.
Overcome with grief, he entered the palace.
threw himself npon a pile of dried hides, and
there relieved the anguish of his soul by giving
vent to 4 flood Of tears. s"Woh" said his Ma.
j sty, s'ef me, big King, feel so much bad cos
my sister marry niger, how common Mexican
feel when~him dog die ~
The royal palace was tastefully decorated
with highly scented hides. Every preparation
being made for the celebration, the Princess
entered the palace hall unattended, except by
her pet goat. Her beautiful black hair, greas.
with possnm fat, hung in profusion over her
shoulders, and contrasted finely with her splen.
did dress, which was made of a coffee sack.
the middle finger of her right hand she
a rich and costly tin ring, made from a
sardine box. The guests were all assembled,
but the happy lover had not yet arrived. The
p~rincess became impatient, and went to seek,
him. She found him playing at marbles. She
him thus slim, weddin all ready an
you no cum" Jim replied that che had cum
Eo~the cIasion not to marry, cos ifhe did Victo-
y wouldn't give her no more penshun!" Tie
P~rincess was terrified; but a lucky thought
struck her. "Jim'" said she, "bimeby nv
buther die, then you'll be King" The words
had their effect. Jim threw his arms around
ne neck of the Princess; their lips met, the
sound that followed was like that heard pulling
bull out oftlIe mire. They proceeded to tie
palace. The King had thrown off his India,
rubber CROWN. left the throne, (Which was !
whiskey barely and yamosed.
The ceremony being over, a bull was led
forth to be slaughtered. The poor creature
supported on each side by two stout men,
a third gave the fatal blow. The animal
up his life like agood bull, and as all
gen'lemanly bulls ought to do, whose carcasses
aresto be devoured on like occasions.
The throne was now tapped; the whiskey
flowed freely and the guests became merry.
The feast came to an end; the last drop of wills
iey was drained from the throne; a tremendous
blast was blown from the rams horns of all
the Mexicans, Of the Kings household, and the
grand party broke up. Jim is luxuriating~at
Bluefelds waiting for the King to die. He
says sit is his contention to visit the Nited
States as soon as de equinomical storm Is