Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-26
NOVEL MARRIAGE.
From the Marshal (Mo. J De,nocra

FROM the Marshal MOI Democrat.
Saturday last being the day of sale Of Mr.
VIM: Grinstead' property, previous to his leav-
ing Tor the plains, goOdly numer Of the ''soy-
ereigns" Of Pettis county were collected at his
residence, Of whom a few hailed from Long
wood.
Everything was Going off smoothly, and the
suctioneer, as usual, knocking things down, -
when some ofthe b'hoys discovered couple on
hOrseback-a Verltable man and woman on one
hOrse-wending their way towards the party
III being an uncommon sight in these digyings,
the b boys formed a half-circlo of which the
Young lady (and she was young) seemed to be
the radiating point. The man onquired for
Squire Thornton, who stepped into the circle
w hat do You want Of mel" said the Squire
Let me speak to you moment, Squire"
Say on, said Squire T.
wal, You see, Squire, my name is Wagner,
and this gal name is Wagner, too and we want
10 get married. Wecame all the way from DaI-
las county for that purpose"
The Squire heSitated for moment seemingly
IN study, as to the legality Of such a proceed
ing but by this time all hands were collected,
and shouts went up from the crowd marry en-
Squire, msrTy 'em."
We'll, think l wilI," said the SQUIRE.
Go ahead, Squire. pitch in, Squire, was
heard all round.
At this the bridegroom sleyed himself round
throwing his leg over the horse neck. and his
arm over the gals mock, both sat facing the
Squire.
Marry 'em a horseback, Squire
Marry EN- where they are; you can marry
EN- where they are as well as any where come
from the crowd
He has'n mt the sand in his craw, !" calculated
the Bridegroom.
Yes have, said Squire T.. advancing TO-
wards the girl, and putting the question
viii you be qualified that you will answer
truthfuiiy any questions L may put to you touch
ing this case, madam"
Il will. sir"
Are you eighteen years of age''
i am, sir
The Squire then turned to the man. (who in
chsDglng position, exposed ''buteher," Green
nver brand, NO doubt, and asked:
Are you willing to take the woman you now
mold ny Ihe hand lone arm round her neck and
iie heI hand IN ms; reader remember, if you are
Ike the writer, wait for the grim to be
your lawful wife until death do We part pa
That's what calkilate on doip.''
Squire TO the woman; care you willing to
take this man to be your lawful husband until
death -'-'
Il am, sir
Then pronounce you man and wife,
The scene st this period NAV be better ima-
gined than described. "The b'hoys was
Toarin Ito use the descriptive language Of a
narrator) like Tam 0'Shanter's witches" The
mlrth and fun grew fast and furious and
Hhi1 tne congratulations OF the "bOne and
sinew," the happy bridegroom hauled out
bottle OF red eye" and handed it to the bride
who toasted present company" and handed
II to her lord. Boys said he, ..here's your
health, as he took nip, and handed the bot
tie TO the nearest one in the crowd who followed
suit and passed il on.
Alas, poor Yorick, - twas soon smonY the
things that were. The boys all drank success
to the newly married couple; for gallantry Is
not scarce In this neck Of the woods. -
Squire, what's to pay?" said the BRIDE
groom.
Don't charge him, Squire, don't charge
him, and take but the butcEer-that'Il II come
handy at hog killing time" came from the
crowd.
IF he knew how was crippled he'd not
charge, said the new made husband
- Are you crippled, sure enough ?'' said
Squire T.
i am indeed, Squire
Then; in that ease, s" said the good natured
Squire. III only charge you for registering the
marriage; that's fifty cents.
The dimes were duly forked over, amid cries
of "hurrah, my Squire, ''.welI done. Squire. "
from the fun loving circle, every one Of whom
wanted a front place, not for the lack of room,
rs tnoy had the prairie to stand on.
The bridegroom, who appeared to be about
thIrty-hvs years Of age, now inquired the way
to Brunswick, which being told him. he re-
gained his position in the saddle, and wishing
all the unmarried ones the same happiness that
n" felt, himself and spouse went on their way
rej1iciDg."