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A Yankee wedding in New YOrk.


CHANGING to visit the Ofiee Of AldermGn--
the other day. we Witnessed hymeneal cere-
mOny that viii bear narrAting.
The bridegroom was . weatheF.beaien eOun-
tryman, perfect picture Of good nature. but
so Gall that in entering the portals Of the Office
an involuntary Obeisanes was necessary; while
the artificial holly hooks on the summit Of the
brides bonnet just touched the elbow Of her
expected lord. Their entrance was preceded
by an urchin with dilapidsted garments, who
claimed and received three cOpPep as his fee
for guiding them to the spot.
What can do for you, my good friends ?"
asked the urbane Alderman, as ifin utter ig-
norarcs Of their visit "Prsy. be seated
madam"
"Well, Squire" answered the groom, with
a cOmplaeent glance at the ilsgrse breast pin
that fastened dashirg ribbon around the Ia
dy's neck. "Old Mrs. PettibOne down to lynn
you've hear'n about her reckon p
"Well. really. lhink-I hardly know-I
guess not
"NOt heard tell Of her, Squire, Why she
makes about the best punkin sass you ever put
in yeWr stummik, recon. slips down just as
sleek as CREASED cat craWlin' through jint
Of stove pipe"
Every happy TO be introduced to her, Sir ;
but don't let me interrupt Pray proceed. F"
"Jes' SO, Jes' so. Well, old Mrs. PettibOne
gin me, Dianthy, here, to get spliced to. She's
widder woman, and old Deacon PetdbOne
made ropes Of money when he was in the shoe
peg business when be vas alive, and l larnt
the business with him; so yeu diskiver that
naturally l liked the gall. and the old lady gin
her consent: SO If yeu'll pronounce the cere-
mOny your moneys ready"
so you wish to be married. eh ?" inquired
the Alderman, willing to spend few moments
leisure in conversation. May venture to ask
what induced you to break through bAche-
elor's life =
"Sartin, Squire: sartin. Yew sees it'slnatu-
raj. Who ever heard tell Of bachelor chip
pin bird or bachelor bob-a-link ] reckon
nobody has. And then amt dabin kind er nat
raj. Amt double roses, and double morning
glories and double pinneys the pOOtyist, ant
don't every body Ike 'em better thOn single
ones. The amount on it is, nature teaches il
Squire, clear thrO' Programmy. beginning
with the robins and leaving of with the apple
blossoms.
Very true. my good siH very pnilOsCPbi
cal view. Of the subject. Turning to the lady.
And you. madam, have given the subject the
attention its merits
Never mind her Squire. jes LET me settle tha
air business; 'taint no kinder use to trouble
your bowels about Dianthy. Jest fetch out yeI
books and FIRE away.
The ceremony was soon performed; Oul
Reform Alderman has carried improvement
even into that department Of bis duties -and a
two dollar bill was duly placed in his palm By
the newly made husband. After he had con
graduated the pair. and wished them success
Jonathan exclaimed
esquire, you're 3 regular trump. yen arr
and if you ever come to Lynn yeu'll find I
stoppin' place with me. and rOusin Welcome
But, Squire, and Jonathan fastidOusly inserted
his fore finger in the region Of the Alderman'
ribs, ''I'm done with Oae.kOrss bsdsteads, | am
Good bye, Squire IN. T. Journal Of Com
merce.