THE SELF-COCKING RREVOLER.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2141, 31 January 1880, Page 3

THE SELF-COCKING RREVOLER.

At a wedding in South Carolina, an incident occurred, aptly illustrating social life in tbe United States. Tbe bridegroom, who belonged to tbc 11 lirst Southern families,” took exception to tbe phraseology of the officiating clergyman, and remarked, “ Von shouldn't say those nns whom tbe Lord lias jined together, but them nns.” The preacher, who [aided himself on the “high-toned” quality of bis language, quietly dropped bis band into tbc pocket of bis surplice and interpolated— 1 ' Yon just paddle your own canoe, young feller, or your trouble ’ll begin sum; onnff. I’m mimin’ this tea-party, I am—as I said before—my beloved hearers, those uns as the Lord—” Just then the bridegroom made a motion towards his hip, but before he could draw, the minister tired from his pocket, and the young man fell dead at his feet. Instantly the whole church was filled with blazing pistols. In less than live seconds the only person alive was the bride, who had ducked behind tlie.pulpit early in the action. The half-married female gazed musingly around and remarked, as she started for borne—“ These self cocking revolvers is playing the mischief around here, and that’s a fact.”— The Sau Francisco 11 News Letter ” is responsible for the above.