The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-12-17
The Marriage OF A. ID. Rich
aFdsOn-SOlemn Death
noT Raomn


Unlavorable Symphonic set in about eleven
O'Clock yesterday forenoon, and early in the
afternoon his physiciaua thought it desirable
that the wishes expressed by both Mr.. Rich
ardsoE and Mrs. Sage, aud by their relatives
and frsinds, fer their marriage, should be nc
longer opposed, though heretofore. in view
Of the necessity Of keeping the sufferer per-
fectly quiet they thought it best that the
ceremony should be postponed. The Rev. H
W. Beecher-EhO had promised on Monday
evening to hold himself in readiness, when
called upon, TO perform the serTice-was ac-
cordingly sent for, and reached the Astor
House between i've and six, in company
with the Rev. n. M. Field, D. D., and the
Rev. o. B. rockingham. The physicians
were also in waiting, and after Mr. Richard
son had been made a. presentable and CON-
.fortRble ls circumstsncss would permit, the
clergy men were admitted to the sick cham
Der and stood by the bedside Of the sufferer,
while Mrs Sage sat near, elssping the right
hand Of the patient aud the numerous per-
sonal friends and relatives present stood at
The door and around the bed. The marriage
service then followed.
Mr.. Frothingham-Let Us pray:
0our Father, may il please Thee in this
place and at this moment to bless these Thy
children with that blessing which Thou
alone csnst give-2 blessing that should make
the dying bed full Of peace aud satisfaction
and gratitude; that shall made the living
heart full Of courage and faith. Bind to-
gether these two hearts, our Father, and
thouRh The hands may not hold each other
through the journey Of life, may these hearts
still be one before Thee, to whom life snd
death, the world to come and this world, are
the same. Father we thank Thee for what
these two have been to each other, for what
they uay be yet. May he take her image
with him to the spiritual life, and may she,
bearing his name and vindicating his honor,
carry him about with her through all the
pilgrimage that is yet before her, to strength
en- her courage and give her patience under
her burden, to help her through all Ter care.
Bless those who may depend upon her
Bless the little ones who are left in the world
without their father. Be Thou their father.
their uother, their constant friend. And in
the aseurancs Of the heavenly life, may he
pas on to Thee; may she remain with them
and him here below.
Our Father who art in heaven, hsllowed
be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy
will be done on earth rs it is in heaven,
Give ua this day our daily bread, and for
give rs our tTespasses as we forgive those
who trespsss against us. Lesd Us not into
temptation, but deliver US from evil, for
Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory, forever and ever. Ameni
Mr.. Beecher Ito Mr.. Richardson do you
take the woman whom you have by your
aide now, in this hour, standing neaI tAa |
heavenly land, and renew to her the pledges !
Of your logeg Do you give your Asart to !
her, and your Dsme3 Is she befoEe God and
before these witnesses, your beloved. your
honoraa n nd r-nrsr 1.r-fIt7
Mr.. Richardson Gin an audible and clear
vOiee)-Yes.
Mr.. Beecber Cunning to Mr.. Sage And |
do you accept him as your head in the |
LOHdf Aud are you now 10 bin a wife |
sacred and honored; bearing hisname2 And
viii you love him 10 the end Of your life?,
Mrs. Sage-I do, aud viii.
NJ. Beecher-Then ~ he authority
given by the Church 81 Christ, I DO pro-
nouuce you husband and wife; and NAV the
blessing Of Almighty God, The Father. the
Son, aud the Holy Spirit 2est upon YOU and
lbide,,with you. Amen.
Short and simple, the ceremony was deep
ly oppressive and affecting. At its lose |
.lse ministers and friends Withdrew after Of |
fering their silent congratulations and SYM
psthies.
MCFARLAND ON THE MARRIAGE
The intelligence of the marriage was COM
muuicated to Mcfarland last evening". He |
was king in bed in his cell at the time, and I
his informant, not wishing to make the an /
too abruptly, asked him, aftes /
a few incidental remarks.
Have you heard the news concerning
Richardson this afseFnoon?
Nm, did not, except that saw IN The
Netcs that he was worse.
You did not hear OftAe ceremonyT
mol What ceremonyT
Henry Ward Beecher visited Mr.. Rich
srdson this afternoon, and
he MaTried mg wifs"
'Mr. Richardson and Mrs. Sage were mar
RED
Mcfarland threw himself back on his
pillow without uttering a word. After
ong pause, his informant grsvsly asked.
DO you think that is hard2'
Yes, I 90 think it is very hard was the
Ilow response. Nothing more waz said on
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