The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-07-07

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contained $1,000 in gold. The groom's
father also made a signal. aud another
box Of $1,000 in gold was brought for
ward. Then followed the presentation
of titles and deeds II a vast estate, in
all amounting 10 about 5000 acres of
the best land in Western Texas. After
this the ministers married them in a
simple style according 10 the forms
and ceremonies Of the Methodist
church.
The wedding ring was Of heavy
gold, and in return the bride presented
her husband with a breast-pin.
When the benediction was pro
nounced the young Texan rangers
crowded out the old people, and with
their broad palms they shook the happy
pair heartily by the hands.
MAKE way" said the groom, "give
the boys a chance. Every one II Won
come forward, right here | want to see
you all have a good time"
The brawny arms Of the cattle drov-
ers we're extended in joyous congratu-
l~atiOns, the music OF the violin, banjo,
and tambourine struck up, and in = few
minutes the grove resembled a be4uci-
full bal room.
Among the company were four or
five beautiful octoroons in red dresses,
low-necked waists, red slippers, black
hair with red roses as their only Orna-
ments. They formed a set with as maRy
Withholding cattle owners, and they
danced a cotillion with the ease and
grace Of Mexican dancers. In another
group were several guitar players, all
women, who were singing and playing.
A pretty young maiden and a lad were
executing a double Texas fling an
uncouth, fantastic turn and twist, that
requires plenty of action and strength
in the limbs. Bashful Young men re-
tired and INDUCED in a mustang race;
Others had a quoting match, and still
others threw knives, jumped. ran, ele-
waited heavy weights, and the rest of the
men stood aside and talked Of the sports
of the chase. politics, and the cattle
trade. Refreshments followed in close
order. Wine and whisky were in bound
less ~profusion- Songs were sung. and
the violin. guitar, ACCORDION, tambour-
in, and flute sounded louder and loud
er.
The grove was the scene of JOY and
hilarity at noon when the horn was
sounded and the announcement for din
ner was made. The repast was plain
but substantial All there was to eat
was piled upon the tables. Enough had
been prepared TO feed 500 people. Two
young oxen had been roasted. and veg
etables had been provided in the same
lavish manner The cellar was filled
with wine, native and foreign. and the
groom chuckled inwardly a. be whis-
pered 10 a friend that he intended 10
send them all home with = bug in their
ear.
BRIDAL GIFTS.
While they were at dinner. opporta-
nifty was given 10 LOOK az some OF the
presents. The groom had received a
fine Mexican saddle, q pair II heavy
pistols, a bride made Of pliited hair. q
beautiful silver-mounted ride, a plated
ha.r lasso, silver flask, long dagger, pair
Of high-top boots Of alligator leather,
set Of rifle acc0utrements. silver tobas-
co-box, siiyer-plated spurs and many
other articles that are used by droyers
and hunters. Not a single article Of
jewelry was given him. The only thing
that approached household goods was
magnificent pauiher-skin 10 be used as
a robe. The bride received a magnih-
cent little mustang Of fine proportions,
cream-colored name and tail aud high
bred; then she had a beautiful saddle
and bride; a cage of beaut full tropical
birds; a fine St. Bernard dog; a pair Of
twin calves, as white aud beautiful rs
the driven snow; a pet fawn 3 globe IL
beautiful goldfish, that were brought
all the way from New Orleans by an
agent Of that city; together with a VA
riety Of bracelets, rings. ear-drOps, and
two beautiful coral necklaces, studded
with diamonds a large gold cross. and
a diamond-studded watch and chain.
After dinner there was a wild time.
Such examples of reckless riding had
rarely If ever been Z in this section
Of Texas The guests were not intoxi-
Gated, but had inhibited sufficient TO
make them reckless enough 10 under
take any thing. The racing was es-
citing, yet fraught with danger. The
maidens applauded and shouted at ths
tops of their voices, as the hersiers dash
ed by on their fiery mustangs. Then
there was more music and dancing, and
thus the sport was continued until 4
O'Clock, when they departed. after wish
ing the couple long life, happiness and
prosperity.
When the parents OF the bride we're
ready TO depart, the groom mounted his
horse, and the young wife vAulted in
her own saddle by the aid OF the strong
arm Of her husband, aud the party
rapidly gailoPed away 10 their home,
where the Young couple were to spend
a week and then return, co commence
life in earnest.