The news and herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1876-1881, 1877-01-04
correspondence Cincinnati Commerci

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Wedding y TIL ~ Spirit Bride.
Correspondence Cin,innat; C,mmerc;l
TERRA HAUTE, December 18.-We,
the undersigned, managers of Anna
otewart's soanccs, are in daily re-
celpt of letters calling our attention
to q report under the caption of
"Marrying u Ghost" found in your
issue ola recent date, asking our
version of the unique wedding. In
reply we take from said report tho
following extract fully endorsing the
statements made therein by your
correspondent
cat Z o'clock Mrs. Stewart enter
od the cabinet, the lights woro 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 minutes
were III this manner whilei away,
when the door Of the cabinet opened
disclosing an angelic Ggure arrayed
in q 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
-'Ssemples, fell in graceful folds, and
seemingly almost enveloped her
entire form. Thus, like treading on
the clouds, the form walked softly
out upon the rostrum. The Judge,
who had received spiritual intelli-
gence as to what was about to oc-
cur, at once recognized the materi-
nliz ltion as that Of his departed wife,
and exhibiting considerable feeling
mingled with much dignity of man
ner, approached her with atfecsion-
ate greeting, and placing within her
glovci hand bouquet of rare
flowers, imprinted upon her lips Il
fervcnt kiss. Are you ready I?
inquired the Doctor I'VE ore re-
sponled the Judge. Justice Dene-
hie, Of this city, then stepped upon
the rostrum, and joining tho hands
OF the couple, 9 few we'll chosen
words, in the name Of the great
Oserruling Power, united the NOR
tai to the immortal VOWS of eternal
constancy 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 marvellous beauty"
The above, as reported, WAS wit
messed on Sunday evening, tue 10Th
of November last, by twenty persons,
composed equally of each sex. The
preliminary arrangements were con
eummated in q private eeancc on the
morning of the same day. During
the tifteon minutes taken UP by tue
interview the apparition w,ss seated
by his side, asking and replying to
questions indicative Of a superior
intellect. The conversation on her
part was conducted in loud and
distinct whisper. She manifested
the greatest pleasure in accepting
the privilege granted to reassure
him of her continued regard aud
affection. In reply to the question
referring to the proposed marriage {:
"What will the ignorant and preiu-
diced say VIII they not regard
me as crazy p "It matters not as
to what they may say, let us please
ourselves" was the decisive ana en-
phatic reply. His wishes reg .rdin;s
tho wedding dress were consulted
with manifest interest and scrupu
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 mind, the ex-
quisite beauty of which beggars
description. Linus 3. Benehie,
ESD, 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 ad-
vanced to the fr mt Unexpectedly
warning to halt was perceived Alas !!
the apparition was faltering. In
swaying, the head and shoulders fell
backward, tho face, partially dema-
terialized, assumed a p,llid and
ghastly appearance. Awe-stricken,
his Honor, the squire, awaited tho
results with nnxious solicitude. In
the meantime, sympathetic minds
imploringly and silently offered
prayers in her behalf 4 few mo
ments of breathless suspense apd
the crisis passed. Behold she
ralliod, coming up with q power chat
inspired all with grateful conf
donce in her ability to p.ss success
fully through the trying ordeal. At
tho conclusion of the ceremony tho
judge conducted her to the cabinet,
hfollowing which the illumination re-
ferred to was introduced After the
brilliant light faded away. the appari.
tion reappeared, shook hands with
the ind ya than tha cnni,o ord Of