Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-29
A Yankee Wedding in New York,

Chancing to visit the office Of Alderman
-, the other day, we witnessed hyme-
seal ceremony that will bear narrating
The bridegroom WAS q weather-beaten
countryman, Il perfect picture Of good ma
,ure, but So tall that in entering the portals
of the Office an Involuntary obeisance was
necessary; while the artificial tlollyhocks on
the summit of the brides bonnet just touch
cd tie elbow Of her expected lord. Their
entrance was proceeded by an urchn with
dila,dated garments, who claimed aud re.
ccivrd three coppers as his fee for guiding
them to the spot
"What can do for yon, my good friends.'
asked the urbane Alderman, AS il in utter
ignorance OF the object Of their visit. "pray
he seated, madam"
"Wrll, Squire" answered the groom,
with compl,c"nt glance at the liIagrre
breaslpin that fastened dashing ribbon
around the lady's neck, "old Mrs. Pruibone
down to Lynn--youve hcaru tell about her,
reckon!"
"WclI, really, think hardly know
guess uct."
Not heard tell Of her, Squire why she
makes about the best pumpkin sass yon ever
put in yewr stummik, reckon; slips deown
Just as sleek as Il CREASED cat crawlu'
through jim, of stove pipe"
Very happy to he introduced 10 her, sir :;
but don't let me interrupt you. Pray proceed"
"Jes' 50 jes so. Well, old Mrs. Prttbonc
gin me Dianthy, here, TO get spiiccd To.
Shes wd!cr woman, and old Deacon
Pe,tibone made ropes of money hen he was
IN the shoepcg business when he was alive,
and larnt the business with him; so yew
diskiyer that naturally | liked the gal, aud
the old lady gin CONSENT so, if yewll pro.
nounce the ceremony, your moneys ready"
so YOU wish to be married, eli 2 mquir-
ed the Alderman, willing 10 spend a few
moments leisure in conversation. May
venture to ask what induced you to break
through a bachelors lie!"
"Sartin, Squire, sartain. Ycw see it's
natral. Who ever hcarn tell of batchelor
chippn' bird or a bachelor bob-o-link.
reckon nobody has. And then amt dublin
kinder nat'ra? Amt double roses, and dou.
bIe morning. .slories, and double pnks the
pootyest, and don't everybody like them bet.
ter than singles ones. The amount on it is
nature teaches it, Squire, clear through the
programmy, beginning with the robins and
leaving of with the apple blossoms"
every true, my good sir; philosophical
view OF the subject. Ci'urnng to the lady.
And YOU, madam, have you given the subject
the attention it merits %
Never mind her, Squire, jest let me
settle that air business; 'taint no kinder use
to trouble your bowels about Dainthy. jest
you fetch out yeour books and fire away"
The ceremony was soon performed: ou
Reform" Alderman had carried improve
mcnt even into that department of his dutie:
and two.doIlar bill WAS duly placed il
his palm by the newly made husband. Atie
he had congratulated tie pair, and wished
them success, Jonathan exclaimed:
esquire, you're Il r"gIar trump, you are
and if .you ever come to Lynn you'll find
stoppin place with me. and Il rousin' wei
come. But, Squire" and Jonathan face
tiou>ly inserted his fore. finger in the region
of the Aldermarrs's ribs, I'm done will
one horse Jeaslcds, am. Goodbye, Squire
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