Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-01
THE WEEKLY STAR

walked out TO meet the anxious " Squsr"-to
welcome him in, inquire after his health, the
news, &c.
The Squar" was q good d-humored gentle
man, but he was chiefly celebrated for bis tai
| township
"Wen," said the host, " Ben, you hav.
oeen elected, but you had a close time Of IL.
my vo.e alone saved you. You beat him but
That is all, Tom" replied Souar Ben:
but the next election I'll lick him There's
no use In talking, Mr.. Wisdom, without using
the corn freely"
"Ah, well, that's all over, and vou ara ,h.
magistrate, Squsr Ben, so come and let, co in
and see what the young folks wish. Indeed.
oquar Ben, are you aware that you are ex-
pected to say the ceremony.
Benjamin Bunoum now began 20 see the am.
tul responsibility of his Office, and TO trem.
BILE from centre TO circumference" For he
had never oficisted in that interesting cana.
city. They had not even done him the Justice
TO inform him of the part he was expected TO
perform, or he could have prepared He had
no preparation-no form-nor could any book
be found, high or low, having the marriage
ceremony Hence, 10 take it /" of-hand, )" was
the only chance. An unfortunate and excru-
clatlng test for the newly elected Squar"
1he company was now arranged into a cres-
cent. The Squsr" at his place, and in came
the parties, principals and seconds-the gal
lants each bearing a candle, which evinced
the extent and luXuriant range in that neigh
bOrhood. With much assurance and dignity
the Squar" looked around, and whole ages
OF learning seemed to be rushing through his
mind. He thought over everything be had
dreamed, but all in vain. There was a sup
pressed litter all over the house. This sdmon-
ished him, he must say something, and, in an
agony of desperation, he began
" The State Of Missouri, County,
command you to-
This did not suit. Confusion and whisper
ing psrplexed him more.
"Give him a chance-give the SQusr q
chance, said strong voice from the door
The Squar" made another effort
- Be 1t enacted by the General Assembly Of
the State of Missouri -
The "Squar' was again admonished, by
tittering, that he must proceed with some
thing. In sgonizing desperation be began
When in the course of human events il
becomes
Here he was touched by Mr. Wisdom After
apause he began again
"Our Father who art in Hesven'-
He is repeating the Lords prayer" said
The "Squar" raised his hopeless vision to
the ceiling for short time and began anew
"Know all men by these presents''-
Here be was interrupted by general noise,
and voice from the crowd
He is writing deed"
Again he essayed-
Witness my hand and seal, this the
He has concluded it-he will certainly 20
on with the ceremony" said several voices.
"In the name of God, amen" he began
again.
He is making his will" said one; "I
thought he would not live long-he looks pro-
digiously sad
The next essay of the noble and learned
''0h, yes, oh yes. come into court, and''
Are we TO have court tonight ''' ejacu-
lated some one
"0h yes, come into court ~ replied an.
other, from the door. The laughter was gen
eral.
1t may be sapposed the bride and her part
ner was somewhat h0rS dH combat, especially
the former, but water and suitable aromatics
were near; and Squar Buucum was her
friend, and n ear by. He was an untiring man,
and, after cGsting his eyes around the room,
he determined to try again
To the constable or any other land officer
greeting"
Let's go. He's going to have US all ar.
rested"
Then followed much confusion and dispIea-
sure. Here's gleam of hope flashed over
the Squars bewildered and forlorn counte-
nance. DE ordered the parties to hold up
their right hands, and in a solemn voice he
said
You and each Of you do soIemnIy and
truly swear, in the presence of the present
and Of the President of the United
States, and in the name of the Constitution of
the United States of America, that you will
perform faithfully, and as often as you or each
Of you may wish, all and singular, the duties
and functions Of husband and wife, ss the
case may be, to the best OF your ability, 50
help you God. Amen"
"Good as old rye Old Missouri forever
exclaimed the grateful Mr.. Tom Wisdom.
" Come, gentlemen" said he, Eve will drink
with Squar Benjamin Buncum"
Agreed. 20 shouted the enthusiastic and
happy crowd
Wen dance all night till broad day Light,
And 60 home with the gals In the morning"