The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-11-17
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THE MYSTERIOUS WEDDING
A DREAM.
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| A few summers ago, resided in the beau-
tiful village ofV. W here l witnessed scene
which, none but the withering hand of time,
will ever erase from my memory In vi
there was family by the name Of s., uni
yersally known as a family Of pety. Mr.
rs, and Lady, were among. the earliest set1l
tiers in the place. Having received a tin-
ished education previous to settling in VI
and being in possession of much wealth,
they Were calculated TO do good; and if
ever were christions since the days of our Saw
\ lors they certainly were, for their whole object
was centered in promoting the happiness of
their fellow beings Their mansion was al
ways open to those in distress, and many
they were that went these with dropping
spirits and returned rejoicing. sAa@ aafs1
4 Twill now present you with brief sketch
of their only heir. She gave evidence in
in early life of true piety, and she was care
fully and prayesfully yins;ructed in the relation
existing between her and her God, and as she
grew up with these instructions she was an
lornament to- her parents, priceless jeSel
/ to the church, and an emblem of the Savior
She was ministerng angel TO those in dis
= trcss. Her delight was in conyersing on
the subject offcligion, the bed Of death, the
lresurection and happiness Of heaven. When
in company abroad or at her fathers house,
shr would alwaySenquire of those with whom
she asso:jate in reference t1 their future
state, and if finding them in an impenitent
state. she would urge upon them the neces-
sity OF repentance with tears and entl Gates,
and point them to the great and everlasting
| danger Of procrastnation. And before part
; ing would kindly invite them to knell be-
. fnle the throne of mercy, while she won d
offer up petition, to the most high, in be-
/? half of their deathless souls. The impeni-
: ten, has often left her presence with the ar
row Of conviction implanted in their hearts,
aud fcltthat nothing but the Savior's blood
coull remove it, and heal the gbastly wound
This is TIE way her time wa. employed,
always in doing good. "','
. We viii now leave Mary foy a short time,
and direct yonr attention to a young man
that was seea passing up the street in the
i early part ofthe month Of June, who attrac'
= ted much attention by his, measured tread
towards the mansion Of Mr.. s He arrived
: and was cordially received and welcomed tC
% rem lin with Mr. s, and family, during hi.
summers visit The young msn was Mr.
o. H., OF the city of b., and had just finished
e his theological studies, and had come t
spend the summer with Mr.. s., thinking ;
{. change Of climate and society might be ben
e eflcisl TO him. In a few days he was rccoy
cred from the falisues of his journey, ant
f: was rapidly improving in health. He wa
ybxery much respected where he was known
I aud all solicited his acquaintance.
Ina few weeks it was announced that ht
v would preach Oh tile next Sabbath. Th'
time arrived, and the house was crowded
with eager listeners. He arose in the pulpi
and gazed for a moment on the audienc
previous 20 saying a word. He was a tai
slim man, with countenance serene; hi
.ff hair was very black, and hung loosely aroun
his forehead, and his eye beamed with in
teectual fire. He was calculated to cIair
), the attention of any audience, He calle
\; their attention to the following: ''Woe unit
n them chat are at eaze in zion" He spok
beautifully on this subject for a few minutes
e and finding his strength failing, he soon di'
missed the audience by closing his remark:
After this he did not attempt opreach, bu
J, went about the village, 'conversing with thos
!. with whom he met on the subject Of religion
ID He and Mary were often seen sitting togcthe
t., under The large weeping willow, which shade
t. tthe yard, there conyersing on the beauties
s christianity, and, of the best way to'promot
n the cause of Christ. They spent hours in tn
manner, and often they would get the yotn
q lpeopie together and sing and pray, an
20 point them on the road to eternal happiness
and, oh, how itrcjoiced the heart ofparcnt
i to have them talk to their children and urs
them to repentance vac 7'i5 ," aa sA1a7. ~.
m Mr.. II. had been here about three month
"a and his health appeared to be improving
:; and his friends were rejoicing and thougl
st him to be nearly well. His checks wei
q bright and red, and all thought them to b
d the = emblem of health. lie and Mar
Vi were often seen walking together, and it
sn 4 not TO be wondered at, when i tell you the
. tIloved each other, but the love of which
aa speak was not a matrimonial one. but.tl
d love Of the holy spirit guiding them on e
rands Of mercy 9e4,l31 .asssi 5.fl ban
st Mr.. II. received a letter informing hi
.g, that his only sister was nigh unto, 5dea
ai and she wished him 10 haste TO her bed sid'
al He bid Mr.. s, and family, q hastily farew'
no and repaired to B. but was too late to, s
ya his sister, alive. She had been buried
aa few ! ours previous to his arrival. Owe
aa whelmed with grief, he requested The gra
sa to be opened, and when it was opened al
.as he beheld his sister locked In the cold ei
brace Of death his feelings overcome hiI
and he swooned away, and was carried
. his room, where he remained for sever
ia weeks. When sufficiently recovered he 7
, turned to Mr.. s. where he met sympathi
ing friends ready, to console him,
) He was now more grave than befo
( and those glowing cheeks were the fat
v warning Of consumption; but little did !
} or friends think them to be the flower Of Ii
N Il fatal disease. .aHg,,tt. a.. ssl
IA n He and Mary were often seen seated
! the silent church yard but as yet, no o
Thought them TO be ripening into natrim
niaI love, but thought that Mary was nes
er to him since the death ofhis only, Al
beloved sister. ! But as time rolled on,
was evident that q matrimonial love h
made its welcome appearance, and all GO
iocerpsA we're rajoieed, for they were bellows
lotby all and ps their object was Of The sar
,4e Bajyaraeter. IL was thouQht to hekone of |