Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
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Spiritualist Marriage.

At the Convention Of the SPritualism,
held al Plymouth, Mass, on the 5lh, 9th
snd TN Of Angus, the novel feature Of
marriage between two SpiriiuAlisls was
introduced among the exercises. Ii is
thus described
The declaration Of sentiments having
been go, rid Of, the next matter in order
waI ihe solemnization Of marriage be-
tween Mr.. Nsrhan c. Lewis and Mrs.
Eunice A. Babbili, of Boston. The lady
was dressed in loose flowing robes Of
white, deeply trimmed in blue, and wore
blue satin shoes. The two girls, her
daughters BY former marriage, were dTes'
ssd in exactly the same style, and follow
ed her to the platform. The bridegroom
placed himself beside her. lie is ply
sicisn. Both had been married before
anu each about 50 years Of age.
"Mr. Loveland, who was formerly a
Methodist minister. though he does not
appreciate the title of reverend address
sing The congregation, said
"Alihough spirtuslists in general do
not accept, bat are opposed to,'he regnla-
tons which exist legally in regard to the
subjugalion Of woman in the marriage re-
latons, still they do generally, if not nni-
versally. admit the propriety of making
public acknowledgement of their rela-
tions."
Then, turning to the interested parties,
he said
"My brother and sister, ask you to
make no promise. impose upon you no
ohligauon. All the obligations you have,
YOU have yourssIf assumed in your own
spiri,.. know your hearts. You have
already in your spirits consummated the
union as far as il could possibly be. |
stand not here to marry you. This con
gregslion are not Witnesses, and are not
called upon 10 be witnesses Of your mar
risse. But stand here TO affirm legally
the fact, and TO ask this congregation 10
Join with me in pronOuncing benedlction
and blessing on the union into which you
have entered, which you here acknowi-
edge, and which you here formally before
the world complete. In token, then' OF
tl.is union, which you have cemented in
Your souls, and which you now confess
before the world, please jcin your right
hands"
The happy couple complied with the
request Then Mr.. Loreland placed a
hand on each of their heads, and blessed
them IN this form:
"And now, on behalf of this audience,
and on behalf of the attending spirits that
are around US and with us, bless this
union; bless you in their behalf, as you
start together in TIE journey of life"
This was the whole ceremony. The
bridegroom made formal bow 10 the au
dience. The bride, who had been quiet
ly tanning herself Throughout, the perform
ancs, dropped courtesy. Tbs pair, with
their litlIe attendants in white and blue,
stepped of the platform, and the audience
applauded so long that ii seemed as if they
wished the last scene encOred.
Then Mr.. Wright was called upon TO
say something on the subject OF marriage
and paternity. He spoke for few mo-
mens and ended by presenting 10 the
couple copy of'one of his works. "The
Unwelcome Child" Shortly after~ard
the chairman was made the medium of
handing TO the bridegroom bouquet,
which he termed volume Of natural the
ology. DR.. Lewis accepted the gift and
promised TO study il. Thus ended the
marriage scene.