Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-12-13

Maid. wife and Widow in Tweh'y Min-
u,eS-Singuiar aud Melancholy case

n,e,-siugu,ar aud Rielancholy Case.
DIR. lanes II. Bogardus, OF Kingston
Ulster county, New York, died at Tie Oh
rard House on Sunday, after very shoFs
illness, under singular circumstances.
The deceased was about 43 years old,
Of the highest responsibility, and ranked
the first IN his profession in The county III
which he resided. For about two years
he had been engaged to Miss Isabella
Hamilton, Young lady, also resident OF
Kingston. and OF two occasions days were
fixed for their nuptiaIs, on each oil which
death presented barrier 10 The consum-
nation of their wishes. on the iormer
instance. the death Of his brothers child
rendered a postponemeni 9th day OF
their contemplated marriage necessary.
and both the Doctor and his afilanced
bride attended the funeral. On the Sec
ond occasion fixed for their union, MISS
Hamillon's sister lost a child. and again
they both attended funeral service instead
of their own marriage ceremony.
On Monday OF last week, DR.. Bogar-
dus came to the city and putup at The Gi'
rard House, IN Chambers street, and on
retiring, complained 10 Mr.. Davis. with
whom lie was well acquainted, lha. he was
quite unwelI. The following day, nos
feeling able to leave his bed, DIR. Sayro
and other eminent physicians were called
IN and consulted. After several days al
tendance, they came 10 the conclusion that
there was something more than disease OF
The body in lhe case Of their patent, ana
they minated TO him the fact, whereup-
on Dr. Bogardus frankly informed hls
medical advisers that he Was deeply al
tached TO a young lady. 10 whom he was
to be married on Tuesday (yeslerdayJ
that their marriage had been twice trus'ra-
ted bv death, and he now feared that his
own illness would prove third inierpo-
siion 10 lis happiness.
DR.. Sayre perceiving the sad effect
which the fear OF another disappointment
had upon his mind. suggested the proprI-
ery of sending a telegraphic dispatch TO
Miss Hamilton 10 come TO New YORK
without delay. for the purpose Of carrying
ou, the wishes Of DR.. Bogardus. The
dispatch was accordingly sent, and Miss
Hamilton arrived about 4 o'clock on Sun
dav morning. ard as early as possible
sumo Of their friends, residing in Newark,
were sent for TO attend the marriage cere-
mony. At | o'clock The same day, DR..
Sayre visited his patient. and found him
so much better hat he consIdeIfd that il
would be unnecessary for him 10 attend
again. At haIf.pasl TWO O'Clock The par
lies were united, and DR.. Bogardus ex-
pnessed hs lhank(uness in being enabled
20 carry on, his intentions OF marriage 10
the lady in question. Their friends then
returned fol a few moments Tor The pur-
pose of parlakiEg Of some refreshments.
he then remarked that he felt so much
better that lie would get w, and at once
proceeded TO raise himself in bed {; his
bride perceiving his efforts TO Ilse, went
10 assist him, only TO discover that he was
expiring in her arms. She instantly
sprang for the bell and rang for assistance;
bat before their friends could reach the
room he MAS a corPse.-New York Her
aid.