The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-06-04

AM Attfft ~ fttlin nttet. tHtt lHH4 tNtieA
that the Ddtch church ID New York, when fhl
Plseopals came over from England, opened
their church Tor them to serve God in. Tel
him that, Betty.
AT this the old man declared that when BIZ
reverence should come, he would ask his pardon,
for saying such bad things behind good man.
back.
The parties were ready for the wedding.--
Plain, yet very neat, wasthe attire Of the bride,
A pure white dress, with a sash Of narrow sky.
blue ribbon, the ends hanging low from the
waist, her arms bare, and a small rosette 10
white satin, with natural white rosebud Of
the centre, and this pinned on one side Of her
natural ringlets, completed her bridal array
That Of the bridegroom, was in keeping with
his time The fabric was homespun cloth.-
Ehe coat Of Qulkerish style--the waistcoat,
long, reaching below the hips-knee -breeches,
white lamb s-WoOl stockings, well.greased and
substantial brogans, and the hair done up in a
cue behind, which, being rather short, had an
obstinate way Of sticking out at right angle
TO the back OF his Well-Combed head: the whole
in those days, was esteemed a suit to be ad-
mired.
The door opened, and Pompey, his eyes roll.
ing like two pigeons eggs, made his appear
ance.
"Alassa Van Antwerp, dis gemmon am de
Rebrand Massa Goodheart de Pissopal minis
ter"
The particulars Of the reception cannot be
detailed. 1t was cordial, and the worthy Cler-
gyman was pressed to take draught Of cider,
with the apology that wine they had none.
kn 8 - tbaL hid
groom in a flutter. His heart beat at his side as
if it were cramped for want Of room, even in
that commodious waistcoat. 1t was suggested
that the ceremony had better begin. AT this,
Benson Eitinge, lest he might sink under the
ordeal, braced up his nerves and muscles so de-
terminedly, that he stood firm as gate- post
in rather grotesque comparison 10 the blushing
bride who stood graceful, though like a floweI
dropping with its load Of dew. The minister
opened his mouth, and She bridegroom trem
bled. At length the ceremony reached the par
in which the parties Hef ofG
Of the clergyman.
"You must say after me- said the minister
"You must say after me-" repeated the docilt
bridegroom.
''Nol no /" was the remonstrance.
"NO no !" was the response.
"Mr, Eltinge, stop" said the embarrassed
clergyman.
"Mr Eltinge, stop, - gasped the worst embar-
rassed bridegroom.
Meanwhile the cue persisted in sticking Out
at right angle from the back of his head, and
now, in sympathy for its owner, it trembled
like twig in a stiff breeze. The slave Pom
peY, observing the pertinacious motion Of the
cue, was suddenly struck with the belief that
Msssa Eltinge's wits were OOzing ont at its end
as if a spigOt had escaped from the faucet OF a
cider cssk. The negro, keeping dark slyly
took the tongs, and held fast the little troubler
which was determined to stick out to the last
Whatever the cause was, from that instant the
bridegroom made fair start, and went through
with tolerable composure to the end, This
slight irregularity, however, should be mention
ed; when the clergyman said AnlsA, be added
"I'm glad it's over" and wiped tine prespira.
alton off which stood in great drops upon hi'
ace.
"Dere den, said Pompey releasing his hold
Next time Massa Eltinge, you tie your cue tight.
er. Me ben pinching the end wild de tOngs tC
prevent de sense from leaking all way"
The loud laugh which followed was cut short
for it had to give way to the many good wishes
and right hearty ones tney were too; for every.
body loved Betty Van Antwerp and nobody
bat thought well of Benson Eltinge.
Benson, my lad, take care Of Betty. She'
good girl, and has always minded her parents
God bless you both my dear children, F" said thu
old man.
"May God help me to love her" said tn,
honest hearted swain, his voice hpsky with tht
emotion Of deep affection.
"Betty and Benson-G God bless you both 2
calculated the matrOn, her eyes blinded viii
tears.
Merry was the wedding cheer, and innocen
the mirth, and harmless (though plenty Of IL,
was the envy. for the girls wished they hat
Benson Eltinge, and the young men WISHED
they had Betty Van Antwerp. Nor could they
make up their minds to call her Mrs. Elsinge.
"Well Betty" said the old man who ha(
been cracking some Jokes with the clergyman
whose heart and the old mans had become al
nearly one as had the smoke from their pipes
"Betty the dreams coming On. Here's tht
wedding day, the rose bud and the flower, that
is the maiden and the wife; only one thinG
more is wanted l'
A dash Of gloom saddened the brides heart
but cheerfulness, like veil, concealed 1t ALL
The bridal party began putting the chair
around the room, for they were preparing tC
play at 'PAwNs and wanted the middle Of tht
floor to twirl the platter all is ready; TIT
party are all numbered, except the two old folk
ard the clergyman. Benson Eltnge, being
mo. /, takes the plate: advancing to the mid.
die Of the floor, he stoops to twirl it; but al
ears are startled by a cry;
"7ayN 0at, tara Out for Liberty :" Sud
denly the door was opened by man with CUR
on his shoulder. "Come, said be, 'I'm sorry
to disturb wedding, but you that wish you,
country well, aud can carry arms, had bettel
do so. The Hessians are moving from HessiaU
Hill, ~ and we need company Of scouts x
watch 'em. Come along We're already thirty
strong. all got guns bat three and they hev
swords"
sIhis IL fact. For this generous act Of the Reform
Cd Prote ttent Dutch Church Of New York CITY, th'
Episcopal Communion has long constituted ihe senO
uinitteF ftha Collegiate Dutch Ehuroh ia that city o.
ofIiceI in the Board Of Columbia College, Which bha
We admire mOat, the generous not the one, or th
peEpelaalod gratitude Of the othsEf