The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-05-21
From the wocdsfeld 70, Spirit of Democracy.
The Richest wedding on R' cord.

From the wocdsfed tOl Spirit OF Democracy.
The Richest wedding on r. cord.
On Saturday morning last wedding came off
in this place, such as never happens more than
once in one world, About ten o'clock we enter
ed the probate Judges office, and found the
bridegroom, bride and brides mother-three as
comica looking specimens of humanity as ever
tickled the fancy Of an almanac maker-nego-
tiating for "a pair Of licenses" The bride was
a little monkey faced, tow headed "iemiline"
about four feet in logtude, dressed in faded
calico dress larg enough to have afforded room
for barrel of whiskey without IN the least tres
passing on the corner OF 1t which she vainly at
tempted to fill. Her cotton apron was secured
by tow sord fastened round her waist giving
her the appearance ofa pile of loose dirty calico
with string tied tightly around the middle
Her tow head was ensconded in the relies of a
white bonnet, while her feet were protected by
one acorstet stocking and the dilapidated re-
mains of a pair of fstoga shoes. The bridegroom
was a picture. To form an idea fhim, imagine
you see an immense ''yaller'' jeans waistcoat,
and pair of huge trowsers, with the waist han
ging nearly to the knees, out ofwhich emerge
pair of wornout red, woolly-loOking sowskin
shoes, while from the waistcoat projects a pair
of immense shirt sleeves, and an unshorn head
covered with something resembling weather
beaten hornets nest. An economical disposition
ofthe waistcoat and trowsers would have kept
the whole family comfortable for almost half a
year.
by the time the license was obtained and the
mayor brought, large crowd had collected to
witness the nuptials. All things being in read
iness the mayor directed the slowing couple" to
stand up They arose and stood face to face,
looking at each other and smiling; but it occur
red to the gallant that they were not in proper
position, and he walked twice around her before
his fancy was suited He then looked the may
or in the face as much as to say 'go IN" and the
mayor ''went in" In remarkably brief space
| of time the fellow ~as tied fast enough. The
mayor commenced addressing the bundle of cal
ico but before he had accomplished half the first
sentence, she exclaimed Eyes, sir" The crowd
snickered and then snorted right out, and before
she recovered from her astonishment the mayer
pronounced them Sin the presence of this I'M
n,eIse crowd Witnesses p man and wiGsi and
! the faded calico, yaller wastcoat, ami large
trowsers We're one flesh. The crowd applauded
Immensely. ...... ...-.. ..-..-. t..... ......r..
"Salute yorr bride" said the mayor.
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answer to this inconpr6hensbe order.
Kiss that woman" fairly shouted the mayor
| pointing to the comical collection OF calico.
/ tW e-e-e-E-E P-S-T" 1s.
A perfect thunderstorm of yells and stamps
4 followed, dozen or more unable to "stand it,
I broke for the open air, while the tears rolled
down their cheeks.
When, after long while quiet was in some
degree restored, the mayor aided by a wag o
an attorney, proceeded to make the inquiries
required by law, whersupon a controversy arose
between the yalor waistcoat and the old wo-
man as to his fathers nalre,--he declared that
it was Lewis while size Insisted that it was
Luke, but like a dutiful son-in-law he yielded tc
her, and accordingly to Luke was awarded the
honor of nventing the contents Of the hllge
trowsers After a number of pertinent and i'm
pertinent question he was asked il he used to-
bacco. He said "ye-as, when | can git it." at
which witty reply he laughed immoderately.--
The examination was then pronounced satisfac-
4 tory and some one suggested that it was time
for him to pay the mayer, and limited UeTy loud
lly that a quarter was the usual lee. ....
4 "Wa-aL what's yer charger
GLOW much money have youy" asked The
mayor.
ooh 10 no! No differents how much, what;
yer charge?' He evidently thought the lnayo'
wanted TO find out how much money hs had ant
then strap him, but he Was too sharp to be
caught in thst way .ts..... s..
& "What's yer charge2' and he felt ameng lii
pockets. d-.,a ..a'.ea -F .ras sa
/ ''Oh, make no charge sir. | leave that mat
ter entirely with you"
"Wa-al, ifyou don't charge nothin, its no use
papin you nothin." 30
@But don't you consider your wife worth some
thing to you?n said the mayor.
"Wa-al then, thar, take that, and he thrust
smooth levy at the mayor a...- }a r.r..
Another thRnderstorm Of applause from th
crowd. The shouting and yelling startled Ii
, whole town,
IN, levy was sent off and in a short time 10
Of crackers were spread out on the table by tn
waggish Attorney, who seated the happy pai
in front ofthem, and epologzed for the want {
ginger bread--there being none in town. Afte
slowing one half the crackers in their appetite
, and the other halfin their pockets they starte
down strcet-both of his arms were wolloppe
around the greasy calico, and both of hers al
ound the yaler wastcoat. In their attempt
to walk they leaned like two oxen, treating tn
! Sidewalks wish perfect contempt
{ They went little distance from town. an
:, gathered up their bundles from a fence cornei
and then proceeded on their way with the con
mendabie intention Of aiding intlie population
some other cline. a#r . @
In another cvlds9il sfthe "!Snirtf', under I'll
: appropriate head may; w found the foIlowins:-
MARRIED the 25th inst, at the ofiic
u Of the Probate Judge Of this county, by n
+ Hon. VIM, H. Hunter Mayer of Ecedsfleld Nj
ALFRED ANDREW DEvoon, and Miss SARA
DloH ANN MILLER formerly citizens of Morga
County Ohio. .gsia.a5# .es@sta ,eg,
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