The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-05
Our New York Correspondence.

WILSON, NIAGARA Co, N. Y, Nov. rs, 1853.
n Marridgein Niagara Coanty-7Ae Bridegroom
and his Friends-A Noisy Honeymoon.
On Tuesday last our village WAS thrown into
high state of excitement, bya report that young
man had been shot the preceding night, in an af
fray which grew out Of of those nocturnal expe
ditons whi.h sometimes take place in the country,
termed charir0,i's
The circumstances which gave rise to the report
were as follows
young man had recently married wife. Being
in rather bad odor with some young blcods Of the
nei shborhood, 1t was determined to give him
"horning." Accordingly, number collected tose-
tier, and repairing to the residence Of the young
mans father, where he had taken his bride, they
commenced their orgies. But the old gentleman
rallied his household and drove them from the
premises They returned again ON Saturday
hight, but were sgain met, and or two of their
number were caught and chastised On Monday,
they sent word to young man, who was sort Of
ringleader in such performances, in another neigh
borhood. desiring him to come out with his band and
sid them. The bridegroom's friends got wind Of
this, aud prepared themselves accordingly. The
two parties we're 10 meet in the road opposite the
bouse
Evoping came, and this band, mounted on horses,
Iepured to the seat OF war; but the fret party did
not make their appearance. Determined not to be
haulksd, they made their arrangements, and, with
their leader at their head rode backward and for
ward j. fri ut Of the house, blowing their horns aud
masking the most unearthly noises. The leader was
q short distance in advance OF his party, and the
night being dark, they could scarcely see him. Sud-
cely his horse boted past the N, and the saddle
empty. The beast was secured, but its rider was
missing. AS may be supposed, the bridegrooms
rieuds had be en- watching them: selling the oppor
tuniIy with one blow from CLUB, the leader vas
feile senseless to the earth. de imme iiately
dragged into log house close by but, suppOsing
him to be Dead and fearing his confederates, they
dragged him across the road to q blacksmith's shop
when he began to exhibit signs Of life.
From thence he was dragged into the house, aud
means were being used for his recovery. His com.
panions, being unable to find him, suspected tout
plsy and going In body into the house, and fud-
ing he was within, one OF their number demanded
liberty to zee him. He refused and ordered of.
He persisted, and endeavored to force q passage,
but was met on the threshold BY the bridegroom,
| cub 10 hand A scuffle ensued which terminated
in general fight. Afer desperate and protracted
| struggle, the boys were absolutely dubbed from
the premises. leaving in the hands Of the family one
gun, surdry caps. and portions OF coats, vests
Shirt &c az trophies Of their victory, Ono OF the
band was forced to return home, distance Of three
or four miles, In o state OF almost entire NUDITY, aud
all Of them we're bruised and beaten dreadfuly The
bridegroom received severe confusion on the neck.
| The blow was struck with gun, and grazed the
tide Of the head. Had IL been aimed . little truer
he woulo undoubtedly, have been killed on the spot
| Another young man was struck in the race, tue
blow takiog effect principally on his forehead. Inc
| bones of The skull were fractur d, aud his nose
/ broker; he laid unconscious for some time When
he came 70 bis seIses ply sician was stnt Ia. DIS
| w unds dressed, and Ia the morning nc ~ tskcn
| Loue He ia now, l understand. In iatr way tor
ecovcry but iha marks Of this disgriretu ransac-
,ioB lie III cary to bis grave. The mater TO be
hsjuocs'ed IL c',urt The parties wee OIL e dstt'
v. sLs ivhL '. -i.vss anna.