The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1877-01-04
MARRIAGE WITH A GHOST
Tho Latest Story Of Observation-Disclosures A
wedding With Spirit Bride.
Correspondence Cincinnati Commerc;1


"eddinE With Spirit Bride.
correspondence Cincinnati CommerciJ
TERRA HAUTE, December lS.-We,
the undersigned, managers of Anna
Ntewarts seanccs, are in daily re-
celpt OF lettors calling our attention
TO report under the caption of
"Marrying q Ghost" found in your
issue OF a recent date, asking our
version of the unique wedding. In
reply we take from said report tho
following extract fully endorsing the
statements made thorcin by your
correspondent:
cat o'clock Mrs. Stewart enter
cd the cabinet, the lights wsro turn
cd down, and quiet prevailed, broken
only by the sweet and trembling vi
brations of the doctors music-box,
condition necessary to assist the
controlling spirit to more fully
materialize. Some twenty miautcs
were i'll this manner whilel away,
when the door Of the cabinet openeL
disclosing an angelic figure a1rayed
IN complete bridal costume of
snow white texture, indescribably
beautiful. The veil, which appear
ed like heecy yapor, encircled her
brow, and being caught at the
.rtiemples, fell in graceful folds, and
seemingly almost euvelopod her
entire form. Thus, like treaIinY on
tho clouds, the form walked softly
out upon the rostrum. The Judge,
who had received spiritual intclii
Gence Us to what was about TO oc-
cur, at once recognized the 1nateri-
nliz ltion as that Of his departed wife,
and exhibiting considerable feeling
mingled with much dignity Of nan
ner, approached her with atfeation-
ate greeting, and placing within her
glovcl hand q bouquet Of rars
flowers, imprinted upon her lips u
fervent kiss. Are you ready :?
inquired the Doctor I'VE ore, re-
sponded the Judge. Justice Denc-
hic, Of this city, then stepped upon
the rostrun, and joining the hands
of the couple, 9 few we'll chosen
Words in the name Of the great
Oycrruling Power, united the NOR
tai to the immortal; VOWS of eteraa
consistency and fidelity were cx-
changed, pledges OF love were made
anew. At the conclusion of this
ceremony, the spirit bride received
the congratulations Of the company
present, and then slowly receded
AS she crossed the threshold of the
cabinet dazzling light flooded it's
precincts, revealing to the audience
spirit face Of marvollous beauty"
The above, as reported, WAS wit
q messed on Sunday evening, the 10Th
OF November Lust, by twenty persons,
composed equally Of each sex Tue
preliminary arrangements were con
summated III q private reancc on the
morning of the same day. Durin z
the fifteen minutes taken up by the
interview the apparition wns seated
by his side, asking and replying to
Questions indicative Of a superior
intellect. The conversation on her
part was conducted in a loud AMI
distinct whisper. She mlnifestel
the greatest pleasure in accepting
the privilege granted to reaasure
him Of her continued regard sud
affection. In reply to the question
referring TO the proposed marriage :
"What VIII the ignorant and preiu-
diced say? Will they not regard
Inc as razy ?" "It matters not as
to what they may say, let us pIcaao
ourselves" was the decisive AMI en-
phatic reply. His wishes reg .rdin;; /;
the wedding dress were consulted
with manifest interest and gcrupu
lous care. She appeared on the
momentous occasion attired in the
habi)iments agreed upon, with the
pleasing exception that in splendor
they surpassed the hopeful anticipa-
tions of the anxious min l, the ex-
qusite beauty Of which beggars
description. Linus 3. Benehie,
ESQ, the official whose services by
Encouragement were secured,
promptly mounted the rostrum at
the proper time. and passed on to
meet them as they arm in arm nd
vanced to the front. Unexpectedly
warning to haltwas perceived. Alas /!
the apparition was flltering. In
swaying, the head and shoulders fell
backward, tho face, partially dema-
terialized, assumed plllid and
ghastly appearance. Awe-stricken,
his Honor, the squire, awaited the
results with anxious solicitude In
the meantime, sympathetic minds
implorinsly and silently offered
prayers in her behalf. 4 few mo
ments Of breathless suspense apd
the crisis passed. Behold she
ralliod, coming up with a power that
inspired all with grateful conf
donce in her ability to pAss success-
fully through the trying ordeal At
tho conclusion of the ceremony tho
judge conducted her to the cabinet,
k;,following which the illumination re-
forred to was introduced. After the
brilliant light faded away. tho appari.
ton reappeared, shook hands with
fhn ind IN ft,or ,,.,,.>..