Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-19

sHtdIHS vi rosy liguI !eh so'IS OI'eh"l
over all. Within those elegant rooms
was gathered large and btiIlian! comPa-
ny,-the young, the gay, the honoEed,the
learned, the lovely, the beautiful, were
there 10 celebrate the nuplias Of the
young, the lovely and almost idolized
daughter Of tha! wealthy and aTlstocraIlc
family.
All seemed to have laid aside the cares
and vexaions of the world, determined to
fill TO the brlm with glowing pleasures the
rosy hours as on gOd-tipPed wings they
quickly Aed-to hold their gayest reveis
here tonight. while the hearts of all ech-
oed from one to another the feelings OF
brightest JOY that thrilled through each.
But suIled was the gay scene-hushed
the sparkling jest, the brilliant reParee,
the merry tones Of silver laughter as the
bridal party entered the room and took
,heir respective positions. They were
indeed splendid looking couple-the
Bridegroom, noble, generous, truehearted,
high-souled and brave-lhe Bride, love
.ly, fsiry-Iike creature, having more Of
Heaven than earth in her nature-seemed
as if just ready 10 be borne away by
rowing zephyr TO brighter, fairer, purer
cline. The silence was only broken by
the solemn tones of the officiating minis
ter as lie repeated the beautiful and i'm
pressive service Of the church o. Eng land,
and the low responses of the Bride and
Groom as they pledge TO each other their
love, their lives, their all of Heaven and
earth. The ceremony was soon finished
the mystic words that made them one,
as their hearts had long since been, were
soon pronounced and they were joined to-
gether by that indissoluble tie which nei-
lher would e'er wish 10 sever.
Again all was life and gaiety-hearilell
cong gralulations were showered upon the
happy couple-for they were iavorites Of
albright glaUces soft from sparkling
eyes and sunny smiles from ruby lips, the
merry ripple Of aulelike tones, echongs
Of the hearts happiness, mingled with the
gay and inspiIlting strains Of musc's sof-
test genilest notes (o:med a scene Of
brightest enjoyment which is seldom
equaIed, except amid the rOse-slrewn
scenes of Elysum's fairy bowers and on
! ly given as a bright foretaste Of the richer
Joys Of Paradise. But soon the bright
scene was eEded-the flights had fled, the
garlands dead and nearly all departed.
As walked home in Imagination fol-
lowed the future Of those who now in the
first blush of youths bright morn had
freely Joined their life's hestinles.
watched their bark frelghted with happy
smiles and beamng hopes as it left the
moorng and put out upon the voyage OF
! life, and sailed down the stream OF time.
But not one breaker did see, not sim
/ gle adverse bree2e TO stay their onward
progress or drive them from their course,
and at last beheld them floating calmly
and peacefully out upon the great ocean
Of Eternity with not single spar lost or a
single sail solled or torn, for love stood al
the Helm and guided them out into the
clear smooth current Of mutual confidence,
mutual dependence, unwavering affection
and purest happiness.
And such methought, as l awoke, must
ever be the fate Of those who embark
Alright, where there is union Of hearts as
well as hands,"
''Twss indeed bright scene'remarked ID
Frank as she closed, 'and typical hope
Cousin Lulie OF thy own happy destiny.
"May there be many more such"
"As that long teteaele is about over, "
remarked Mr.. Concr6ss, | hope you two
will come back from the ''land of Dire ans
to the realities of life. Miss Lulis give
US time on The Piano, won'l you ~
81 do not feel in a very musical hnmour
this morning, Uncle Carl, and hope
you'll excuse me. You play Bette,
wont you 2 r. ''
"Yes daughter said Mr.. ConerosS, give
father time before we leave"
She seated herself at the Piano, and
ran her fingers DER the Keys and soon
soft sweet gentle notes broke upon the ear
and filled the room with floating waves Of
sweetest melody, while al acknowledged
its mystic influence and each heart bowed
10 its magic sway.
"Now give US something quick and
lively" remarked some one as she ceased
playing.
Again she touches the Keys and the
"concord Of sweet sounds" was again re-
newed, but this time in the livelIer, quick
er strains Of Pop goes the Weasel SEN
ding a thrill of light hearted hilarity 10
the hearts Of all, causing them almost 10
yield 10 lis power, TO obey the promptings
Of their merry spirits and to move DER
the floor on the light and fantastic toe, in
The giddy mazes Of the dizzy dance.
Soon the song was finished and the sweet