The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-06-27
SEEING A FELLOW OFF.

On last Thursday morning, having an idea that the
aa;tor wonId as usual 60 off on "collarup " some
whera we. of the compassionate department, con-
cluded to forestal him by taking Jaunt 70 Boise
City; so, at an early hour, in company with our
young friend Mr.. James Judge. we jumped into one
of 'McClntock & Stewards comfortable hacks ana
started for the 'Grampion Hills" to witness a solemn
ceremony-that of seeing our friend Swing on
not by the common hangman, but what we bachelors
consider as about an capitalization a man TO commit
fsio de Sc by voluntarily slipping his neck into the
matrimonial moose.
We arrived at the metropolis In due time. and, 1t
being our first visit for three years past we were most
agreea5ly surprised at the many evidences OF I'M
provement which greeted us all sides. Boise City
can Justly lay claims to being one OF the handsomest
towns cities, If you please.-to be found any
where of equal age; and the substantial character OF
many of the buildings is not exceled if oquaed, by
cities of greater pretensions and q more ancient
birth. We met many old friends and acquaintance
not a few of whom had been residents, formerly OF
the Basin and ut the Overland met Mr.. o. W. Peter
son. now one OF the propretors of that popular hotel
where the weary traveller find refreshments in
the nature of all the market affords aud comfortable
rooms with clean beds during his stay.
In the evening. at the appointed hour. and in ac-
cordance with previous arrangements we repaired
in company with our anxious friend James. to the
residence OF U. 5. Marshal Joseph Pinkham. where
we found assembled few of the immediate fresds
of the family and the bride elect. Miss Molile
Mcdonald, niece OF Mr. Plnkham. who was hand
somely and appropriately arrayed in the costume
usually worn on such interesting and important
occs sious To say that she beautiful does not
adequately express IT, aud at mentally exon
Grated our friend from all blame for slrgender.ng at
discretion: and. in fact felt though We We're lit
tie OFT the surrender ourset from the fact Of finding
ourself paired for the occasion with the beautiful
aad accomplished bridesmaid. Miss Moille Heed.
who was also most ,2stefaIiy aad elegantly arrayed
Ia the garb incident 10 such occasions. The Rev.
o. d. Is. Miller soon made the twain one desh with
the solemn aud impressive service Of ihu Episcopal
Church both the bFids aud groom eSiacing but Little
embarrassment under the trying ordeal congra;a'
a,lons followed as usual aud after refreshments.
wcnAu our way solitary aud alone back 10 The hotel.
poulcr.ug over gAc yciss.tudes of fortune aud the
Uncertainties o. hle. To thlnk sAa; but eg short
Aoars before. ia ;Aa aGsA o! manhood ~e acre bach
eIors together. wish our sympa,hies aud inany aspsr
atoms In common. Together. like Marx Twain. NC
had 'sausAod H." bias aow. alas fen tAlisna4nle
words hAd transported him 10. II Is - be hoped.
better hte and soshe OF the places which have
known him before wall know A.tn ao mora forever.
We cherish :he memory u his bachelor deeds. aud
with hos, II friends wish the happy pair loDs .e
OF welded hiss On Gac following DAP started for
home. IN company ws,A ihe bsIe aud groom. aEr.v
lag again =; oar post rauoa pleased w.ia our short
tloae pleasant y.sl. 20 the capital.