Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-04-23
WEDDING SCENE IN GRANADA.

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the disastrous fortunes of the legitimists,
has so constantly lectured US on the peril
Gus position of the Americans in this
State, that we have loaded up our mus
ket and revolver, sharpened the bayonet
and paper knife, and otherwise secured
eur domicile from an invasion by the
ragged battalion SO constantly impressed
upon our mind as secreted in the bushes
outside of town. She has no doubt on
the subject, and ia her solicitude for our
welfare crossed herself most devoutly-
the enemy was Just there, ready for the
fray and when we insisted that they
were unarmed, she unhesitatingly dis
solved our dream of security by inform
ing us that they were armed with fear.
full weapon, the name of which she had
forgotten, but that only required to be
thrown up in the air, when, describing
parabola; it would descend upen the
Americans and kill them wherever they
were. And then, behind this cloud of
aerial enemies, there would come a
squadron of cavalry, valiant TO despera-
ton, mounted on high horses, careering
onward with heads bent down and
hearts Indifferent to danger, shouting in
fearful unity "Viva Chamoro!" and sub.
jecting all his enemies to destruction.
In view of this dreadful event, we arm
ed for the emergency. Every noise was
attentively considered, and several times
at the dead of night, when the native
guard has exclaimed, "Queen vive?"
with more than ordinary energy, we
have jumped from the hammock and pre-
paired for host of visible and invisible
enemies Thus nervously situated,
about 4 o'clock last Sunday morning the
roll of the drum on the plaza set the
printing Office in motion. Going out, the
only thing to be seen was half dozen
women squatting around the door of
the cathedral, and these being question
ed said marriage was about TO be per.
formed. The surprise was agreeable,
and so we congratulate the public that
we have to describe matrimonial en-
gagement where we expected a warlike
conflict. II making two blades of grass
to grow where but one grew before be
greatness, what ought to be the esteem
of him who makes house full of tax
payers where but two previously paid
revenue to the State.
The roll of drum was a preliminary
movement, after which flaming sky
rockets were sent up by the advance
guard of solicitous friends. Soon large
attendance of curious men, women and
children made their appearance on tie
ground, although it was still dark
Soon band of music made its appear
ance, at which the crowd was much re-
galetl. The men and women joked and
laughed, the boys skylarked, while the
printing office put on its dignity, and
kept bright look out for items. All
this while brisk fusilade of sky rockets
was kept up, strongly reminding us of
the unknown weapon about which our
ancient female friend remarked.
After time, bevy of gaily dressed
people appefred, some holding lanterns,
others supporting the bride, while the
balance amused themselves sending up
rockets, A rush was made to see the
new corners, but for the life of us we
could not detect the happy pair. They
were all alike, in the night, and their ad.
vance was in no wise orderly; but as they
came up, the musicians pealed louder
key, the rockets were sent up faster and |
higher, while the door of the cathedral
slowly swung upon its hinges before the |
throng and then we stood within the
sanctuary. 1t was time and place 10
inspire reverence, and every voice was
hushed.
The father soon came Out in his robes
of Office, and advancing into the crowd,
was confronted with the parties. The
bride was there supported by her mother
on the left, and the groom and his BROTH
er on the right. The mother Of the bride