Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-15

sick bed.
1t was promptly answered, and feeble
invalid, who had fer many years been a
sufferer, blessed God for her pastors words
of cheer and comfort.
81 can't stay for dinner; the carriage is
waiting at the door to take me to the we'd
ding"
Bring some cake, uncle; and do, please,
for once, tell us about the bride S dress"
Our clerical friend had good taste, and
keen appreciation of the beautiful, but,
respecting the minutia of lady's ward
robe, he was as ignorant as Uncle c., who
described bridal dress as made of linen
full of little holes"
! Uncle Ellis brought home plenty OF
cake, good fee for auntie, and an exqui,. |
sitely beautiful bouquet for Ella "The
parlors were filed with choice flowers, the
table set in the most approved style of mo
dern elegance, the company select, BRILL
ant, and sparkling
"But the bride dress, uncle; you know
you promised to try and remember what
it was"
There was puzzled look, and then you
should have heard the merry laugh as I'm
Gle Ellis said, II am not quite sure, ella,
but | think the bride was dressed in black
sllkl'
No time for comments, for another car
riage is waiting to take the pastor to the
funeral of MIR. d. The deceased was one
Of the carly pioneers at the West, who had
lived to sec almost incredible changes in
the home of his adoption. he had amass
ed handsome fortune. Children and
grandchildren were prosperous through his
energy and forecast, and his last days were
made singularly happy by his grateful de
scendants.
A very long line of carriages followed
mis- remains to the cemetery, and they were
flled by those who truly respected their
departed friend
Glow very tired you look, dear uncle
hope you cam rest during the remainder
of the day.
Another ring of the bell-faint, scarcely
perceptible, as if touched by Cimid hand.
One glance at the new conner, and our
sympathies were speedily excited Power
ty and sorrow were there.
'Please, sir, our little baby died yester-
day. We are strangers here, and did mt
know who to go to, but if you will be so
kind as to say prayer over our little Ma
ry-" Sobs and tears finished the SEN
tence.
There was no hesitation now. Ella ran
Il for the rubbers and cloak, to have them
thoroughly warmed.
"Uncle, said Karl, "you wrap yourself
up as closely as possible, and | will drive
you to the funeral in the buggy"
"Karl, said Ella, taking her bouquet
from its vase, "baby won't have a beautiful
white wreath on her coffin as our darling
little cousin had take these flowers and
9 put them in baby hand"
. A few poor neighbors had assembled in
the house OF mourning. There were no
: pall-bearers, no carriages A coffin Of rude
: materials inulosed the precious treasure so
# lately the pride and JOY of these children
Of poverty.
: AS if to look at the little one, Karl ap-
preached the coffin, and quietly placed the
flowers in baby's hand
d Soothing words We're uttered by the pas
|, tor, heartfelt prayer offered, and then the
s mourners went to take last look at their
d darling. A quick, bright flush of JOY H.
: lumined the mothers face as the flowers
IS met her eyes. She looked eagerly around
e as if to pour forth her gratitude for such
t, unexpected kindness And then, as ca
/, gerly, she watched to see if her little baby
e might take the flowers with her to her
,, lonely home Yes, the coffin is closed, the
e flowers are there, and the mothers heart is
/ comforted
], The coffin was placed in the pastors bug,
l. gy. The parents and poor neighbor:
l. formed the procession that followed ba-
t by's remains, Doubtless there were uu
- seen attendants for angels love the little
al ones whom our Savior has blest, and who
as will ere long become jewels in his crown
ID of glory,
y Once more in the simply furnished par
lor, which seemed rich and luxurious by
contrast.
ul Another very decided pull at the door
tn bell.
= 'No mistaking that ring, said Karl IA
nc hotel servant, undoubtedly"
h. A smart oolored waiter was ushered In
to the parlor, and with great flourisl
or made known his errand.
81 couple at the Pavilion. Doctor, tha
a want TO get married, sir, and told then
ut that nobody could do up that busihes
III equal to the Rev, Or, Ellis, Carriage a
is the door, sir,
r The couple at the Pavilion were linked
and presently the carriage brought Uncl
t. Ellis back into tho cozy parlor, lookini
I'd very merry.
"Now tell us, please, all about it, sal
tn Ella. ''was the bride pretty2'
tie "Yes, a pretty brunette, with bright
sparkling eyes, something like yours, 70
nd instance, Ella
Karl laughed.
he "And the bridegroom" said Ella, quick
on ly, "was like Karl--six feet, we'll proper
se toned, with majestic air--never min
ON for the rest, but how did he look, truly?
in "He truly did lock like one of nature
noblemen, fresh from the quarry, unou