The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-01-26
Hickory Valley, Jan. %, 1882.
CORRESPONDENTS.
CEDAR CHAPEL, Tenn,
Jan. 18th, 1882.
"CREsClTE Ell MULTIPLI CAMTNI.'

''CREsCITE EFT MULTIPLE CAMINI.'
EDITOR BULLETIN From antiqui-
ties remotest data, matrimonial occa-
sions have been celebrated by friends
and relatives with tho ardor and en-
thusiaSm of unyielding devotion.
The mighty Architect of spheres and
planets, after wheeling dazzling orbs
into their circuits, and perfecting solar
systems to illuminate the graud ma
chinery, made man in his primeval
purity, and placed him mid Eden's
fairy bowers to enjoy without mole. I.
tation the hallowed beauties Of this
wonderful creation. But, nOtwith-
standing all of these luxuries and ia
cilitiOs, Deity recognized the fact
that there was yet one grand essential;
in fact, an absolute sine qua non yet
liking t perfect mans happiness.
And this was an help-meet-a wife.
Thus Eve was created, and the great
Jehovah officiated in bestoWing the
rites and ceremonials of the marriage
relation upon the prOgenitors of the
now teeming millions of earth. Ad-
am was happy, and mother Eve Ger.
tainly enjoyed the occasion. Time
has grown hoary with age, since in
the AmOrapda of Diana's Temple the
Ephesian youths danced with joy,
and celebrated with merry-lnaking
and hearty congratulations the APP
pearance of bridal train before Hy-
mems throne. However, the march
of time has exalted civilization, dis
PEELED the oelusions of NEUROLOGICAL
epochs, changed the character of pre-
cidents, and we, of to day, recognize
the marriage relation as of divine or
igin, sacred in all its aspects, and des-
tined to meet the ultimate demands of
decree.
The latest marriage in our vicinity,
for registration upon eternity's record,
took place at the residence of Mrs.
Bette Bishop, on the evening of the
18th, inst, between Mr.. VIM. New
some and Miss Susie Bishop. This
was an occasion of great interest in
this locality from several reasons.
First, both parties occupied high So
cial positions in the community, and,
second, both were connected ~ it'll fami-
lies who were among the progressive pi-
oneers of West Tennessee. The names
of Hardeman Bishop and Michel
NewsOme, are too well known in
Hardeman County to require any
eulogies or encOmiums of praise here.
Both were men Of moral worth, high
social culture, and moving spirits in
their respective localities. Both of
these good men have passed the Pc
Rod of dissolution, and now rest un-
der the balmy shades of the Holy
Tree. And now that the son of one
and the daughter ST the other have
Joined in relationship their respective
families, we sincerely congratulate
them with the kindest wishes for their
future happiness and prosperity.
! The weather had been quite unpropi-
tious, until a few hours before the
ceremonial. were consumnated but
heavens benifcent smiles came just
in time to dispel the sombre clouds,
and as twilight vanished the galaxy
Of the ETHEREAL dome sparkled with
its millions Of twinkling jewels, cheer.
J ing the merry hearts of the large CON
vocation Of friends and relatives.
The Rev. Richard Hill donned in
his clerical robes arrived in due time
: TO extend the official prerequisite.
necessary to make them man and
wife.
: There were so many interesting
events connected with this occasion
that we wish we could chronicle them
: all, but space forbids. Suffice it t.
say, a splendid repast was served. AL
of the rare dalic acies, and delicious
meats that the artistic taste of Gull
nary expert could command loaded
: the long and richly decorated table
On the following evening the climax
: was reached by an elegant sociable
: and sumptuoas dining at the residence
of the brideg rooms mother. W.
were sorry that We could not attend
the dining given by the bridegroom
family, but have every assurance tina
it was a perfect success, and riehl,