Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-01-10
Mmmuru19s department.
THE FRONTIER WEDDING.
BY THE MINISTER'S WIFE.

should be expected to remain all night and partake
It was twenty miles to the settlement, and we
reached the log house of Mr.. Burke, the father OF
the e1pectant bride, about noon. a dozen tow
haired children were at the door waiting our arrl-
val. They telegraphed the news instantly:
ssMarm marml here's the elder and his wo-
man! They re nothing but folks! She's got a
mans hat on and turkeys wing in front 1t; his
nose is Just like dads, as crooked as coW-horn
squashl" -,
Alas for Mr.. Monison's aquiline nose, (which
''SamP' cried shrill female voice from the in
terror Of the cabin, run out and grab the rooster
and I'll clap him into the pot; Sal, you quit that
churn and sweep the floor Kick that eorn-dodger
under the bed. Bill, you wipe that cheer tor the
minister's wife and be spry about it.
Further remarks were cut short by our entrance
Mrs. Burke, in calico short gown, blue pettcoat
and bare feet came forward wiping her face on her
apron. ILL.,. uou a,uo do ,n.rm9
Must excuse my head, hain't had no chance to
comb It since last week. Work must be did, you
know. Powerful sharp air, hain't it? Shoe, there
Bill drive that turkey out of the bread tray SAL
take the lady's things. Set right up. to the fire.
marm. Hands cold? Well, just run 'em through
Bills hair-keep it long purpose: :, :,
Bill presented his shaggy, hair, but l declined
with an involuntary shudder. ;, :,
claws, if she amt actually shiyering,' cried
Mrs. Burke Bring in some more wood. Here,
marin, take this corn-dodger into your lap-lts as
good as soapstone." -,
A fearful suual announced the execution OF the
rooster, and shortly afterward he was bouncing
about in four-quart kettle hung over the fire
Sal returned to her churn, but the extraordinary
visitor must have made her careless for she upset
the concern, and butter and buttermllk went SWIM
Grab the ladie, Bill" cried Mrs. Burke, land
helm din It up. Take keer don't put that snarl of
hair in. Strange how folks Will be so nasty! Dick,
do keep your feet out of the buttermilk. 1t won't
be fit for the pigs, when the buffers gathered.
Drive that hen out quick, she s picked up pound
of butter already There Sal, do try and churn a
little more keerful, if you are gwine to be sphced
tomorrow, you needn't run crazy about it; >,
q 81 advise you to dry up!" remarked the bride
elect, humping away at the churn.
BY the time got fairly warmed, dinner was
ready, and you may be sure l did not injure myself
by over eating.
Night came on early, and after social chat a
bout the events of tomorrow, signl6ed my desire
to retire. :,
Sal lighted pitch knot and climbed ladder in
one corner of the room. I hesitated.
'Come en-" said she ''don't be afraid. Sam,
and Bill, and Dick and all the rest of ye, duck your
heads while the elders wife goes up. Look out
for the loose boards marm and mind or you Ii
smash your brains out against that BEAM lake
keerofthe hole wherethe chimney comes through. !"
Her warning came too late. caught my foot
in the end of a board, stumbled and fell through
what seemed interrninable space, but it was only
to the room had just left, where [ was saved
from destruction by Bill, who caught me in his
arms and set me on my feet, remarking coolly:
'sWhat made you come through that way? We
generally use the ladder"
Twas duly commiserated, and at last got to bed.
The less said about that night the better. Bill and
Dick and the others slept in the same room with
us @ and made the air Vocal with their snoring
fell asleep and dreamed was just being shot from
the muzzle of Columbiad and was awakened by
Mr.. Morrison, who informed me that it was morn
The marriage was to take place before breakfast,
and Sally was already clad in her bridal robes when
I descended the ladder
She was magnificent in a green calico, over a
crinone full four inches larger than the rest of her
apparel white apron with red strings, blue stock
Her reddish hair was fastened in plug behind,
and well adorned with the tail feathers Of the de-
funct rooster before mentioned
When it was announced. that Lemuel Lord, the
groom, was coming, Sally dived behind coverlet,
which hung across one corner OF the room to con-
ceal sundry pots and kettles, and refused to come
forth. Mr. Lord lifted the corner of the curtain
and peeped in, but quickly retreated with stew
pan and few words from Sally, advising him to
mind his own business.
Lemuel was dressed in blue with bright buttons.
The entire suit had been made for his grandfather
ON a similar OCCASION His hair was well creased
pumps
Very soon the company began to gather, and the
room was well filed.
"Now, elder" cried the groom, "drive ahead
I want it done up nice; I'm able to pay for the
job; do you hear? Come, Father Burke, trot out
your gal!''
But Sally refused to be trotted. She would be
married where she was, or not at ALL We urged
and coaxed, but she was firm, and it was finally
concluded to let her have her own way.
Mr. Morrison stood; the happy couple joined
hands through rent in the coverlet, and the cere-
mony proceeded, Just as Mr.. Morsison was ask
ing Lemuel, "Wil you have this woman, ETC.,
down came the coverlet enveloping bridegroom
and pastor and filling the house with dust. Dick
had been up in the loft and cut the strings which
held it. Mr.. Morrison crawled out, looking sheep
ish, and Sally was obliged to be married openly.
To the momentous question, Lemuel responded,
''Too be sure, what else did come here for?' and
Sally replied, 'Yeas, if you must know.
Salute your bride, said Mr. Morrison, when
all was over
"T'm ready to do anything, elder" said Lemuel,
ssbut skin me if know about that, sir. Just show
me how, and III do it if it kills me-
My husband drew back, but Sally advanced,
threw her arms around his neck and gave him a
kiss that made the very windows clatter.
II yum if I don't do ditto!' cried Lemuel, and
hastily taking huge bite from piece of maple
sugar, which he drew from his pocket, he made a
dash at me, and broke my watch guard into dozen
pieces, tore my hair down. and succeeded in plant,
ing kiss upon my nose greatly to the delight OF
the company.
Then he turned to my husband:
"Now, Elder, what is the damage? Don't be
afraid to speak.
"Whatever you please" said Mr. Morrison.
Lemuel produced piece Of fur
There, Elder" said he, there's a piece OF
musErat skin; and out there i'll the shed is two
heads of cabbage, and you re -welcome to the hull
Of it"
NV husband bowed his thanks. and the young
people went to dancing, Mrs. Burke went to get
ting breakfast, and at my request, MIR. Morrison
got our horse and we babe them all adieu. | new
er could have lived through another meal in tina
house.
I have since heard that Mr.. Lord said if he hac
seen the Elders wife before she was married, Sally
might have gone to the dickens.
"Alas, it might have been J.
MARRYING A WIDOWER.
Judge c., a we'll known, highly respectable
KnicEerbOcker on the shady side of fffv WidoWe]