North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-08

the table. Senator Cameron presente,
a petition from the citizens of Penn
sylvania, which he Endorsed, urgin,
that the powers asked by the belliger
ents in Cuba be granted to them.
One hundred and eighty member
were present in the house. Over tw,
hundred bills have been prepared t
create free banking law, all to b
presented within two days. The Chi
cago Post dispatch, from which we &c
these items, says the opening is til
dullest of any session for many years
Richardson's Marriage. 1.-THE Marriag
| In the Sick Room. Mcfarland on
the Marriage.
The unfavorable symptoms set il
about ] l o'clock Wednesday forenoon
and early in the afternoon his physician
thought it desirable that the wishes ex
pressed by both Mr.. Richardson an,
Mrs. Sage, and by their relatives an,
friends, for their marriage, should nj
longer be opposed, though heretofore
in view of the necessity Of keeping tn,
sufferer perfectly quiet, they thought il
best that the ceremony should be post
poned. The Rev. H. w. Beecher-wh,
had promised on Monday evening t.
hold himself in readiness, when callet
upon, to perform the service-was &C
cordingly sent for, and reached tn,
Astor House between and 6 o'clock
in company with the Rev. N. M. Field
ID. D., and the Rev. O. 3. Frothincham
The physicians were also in waiting
and after Mr.. Richardson had been
made as presentable and comfortable as
circumstances would permit, the clergy.
men were admitted to the sick chamber
and stood by the bedside of the sufferer,
while Mrs. Sage sat near, clasping the
right hand of the patient, and tho nu-
mcrous personal friends and relatives
present stood at the door and around
the bed. The marriage then followed.
Mr. Frothingham-Let us pray:
0 our Father, may it please Thee in
in this place and at this moment to
bless these Thy children with that bless
ing which Thou alone canst giye-a
blessing that shall make the dying bed
full of peace and satisfaction and graft
tude that shall make the living heart
full of courage and faith. Bind to-
gether these two hearts, our Father, and
though the hands may not hold each
other through the journey of life, may
these hearts still be one before Thee, to
whom life and 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 may
be yet. May he take her image with
him to the spiritual life, and may she,
bearing his name and indicating his
honor, carry him about with her through
all the pilgrimage that is yet before her,
to strengthen her courage, and give her
patience under her burden, to hold her
through her 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
Mother, their constant Friend. And
in the assurance of the heavenly life,
may he pass on to Thee; may she re-
main with them and him here below.
Our Father who art in Heaven, hal
lowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is
done in Heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread, and forgive us our trespas-
'cs as We forgive those who trespass
against us. Lead US not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil, for Thine is
The kingdom, the power, and the glory
forever and ever. Amen
Mr.. Beecher (to Mr.. Richardson
Do you take the woman whom you have
BY your side now, in this hour, standing
near the heavenly land, and renew to
her the pledges Of your love. Do you
give your heart to her, and your name
Is she, before God and before these wit
nesses, your beloved, your honorcd and
your lawful wife?
Mr.. Richardson Gin an audible and
clear voice Yes.
Mr.. Beecher turning to Mrs. Sage)
And do you accept him as your head in
The Lord !? And are you now to him a
wife sacred and honored bearing his
name? And will you love him to the
end of your life !?
Mrs. Sage-I do, and will.
Mr.. Beecher-Then by the authority
given me by the Church of Christ, | do
pronounce you husband and wife; and
may the blessing of Almighty God, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
rest upon you and abide with you
Amen.
Short and simple, the ceremony was
deeply impressive and affecting. At its
close the ministers and friends with
drew after Offering their silent congratu-
lations and sympathies.
M'FARLAND ON THE MARRIAGE.
The intelligence Of the marriage was
communicated to Mcfarland last even
ing. He was lying in bed in his cell
at the time, and his informant, not
wishing to make the announcement too
abruptly, asked him, after a few incl
dental remarks
"Have you heard the news concern
ing Richardson this afternoon 2"
"No | did not, except that / saw in
the News that he was worse"
'You did not hear of the ceremony 2"
"No! What ceremony"
3Henry Ward Beecher visited Mr..
this afternoon, and" !
CHE MARRIED MY w1FE?"
"Mr. Richardson and Mrs. Sage were