Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-12-05
Singular Deaths.

Singular Deaths.
The New York Herald relates the fol-
lowing circumstances attending the death
of a highly respected physician
"Dr. James H. Bogardus of Kingston,
Ulster county, N. Y. died at the Girard
House on Sunday, after very short i'll
ness, under singular circumstances.
The deceased was about 45 years old,
and of the highest respectability, and
ranked the first in his profession in the
county in which he resided. For about
two years he had been engaged to Miss.
Isabella Hamilton, young lady, also a
resident of Kingston, and on two occa-
sions DAYS were fixed for their nuptials,
on each of which death presented a bar
rier to the consummation of their wishes.
On the former instance, the death Of his
brothers child re ndered postponement
of the day of their contemplated mar
riage necessary, and both the doctor and
his affianced bride attended the funeral.
On the second occasion fixed for their
union. Miss Hamilton's sister lost child,
and again they both attended the funeral
service instead of their own marriage
ceremony.
On Monday of last week, DR.. Bogar-
dus came TO the city and put up at the
Girard House, in Chambers tstreet, and
OH retiring, complained to Mr.. Davis,
with whom he was we'll acquainted, that
he was quite unwell. The following
day, not feeling able TO leave his bed, DIR.
Sayre and other eminent physicians were
called in and consulted. After several
days attendance, they came to the con-
clusion that there was something more
than the disease of the body in the case
CT their patient, and they intimated to
him the fact, whereupon DIR. Bogardus
frankly informed his medical advisers
that he was deeply attached to young
lady, to whom he was to be married on
Tuesday, yesterday that their marriage
had been twice frustrated by death, anC
he now feared that his own illness would
prove third interposition to his happi
ness.
Dr. Sayre perceiving the sad effec
which the fear of another disappointment
had upon his mind, suggested the pro
priety of sending telegraphic dispatcl
to Miss Hamilton to come TO New Yorl
without delay, for the purpose of carryin.
out the wishes of DR.. Bogardus. TIL
dispatch was accordingly sent, and Mis-
Hamilton arrived about o'clock on Sun
day morning, and as early as possibl
some of their friends, residing in New
ark, were sent for to attend the marriag
ceremony. At l o'clock the same day
DR.. Sayre visited his patient, and foun
him so much better that he considere
that it would be unnecessary for him t
attend again. At lalf-past 2o'clock tn
parties were united, and DIR. Bogardu
:. expressed his thankfulness in being er
6 abled to carry out his intention, of maj
! rying to the lady in question. The
friends then retired for a few moment
for the purpose ofpartaking of some re
freshments. He then remarked that h
felt SO much better that he would get Il
and at once proceeded to raise himself
h bed. His bride perceiying his efforts
rise, went to assist him, only to discovt
that he was expiring in her arms. ST
d instantly sprang to the bell and rang fl
.s assistance but before their friends cou
reach the room he was a corpse"