Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-08-09
A WEDDING AT SEA.

A Paris correspondent of the New Eng
land Review. gives the following sketches o
an interesting scene which occurred on boart
the ship in which hesailed from this country
A novel circumstance took place, Will,
on our passage, which must relate. Their
was Mr.. Fl. on board who was formerly
merchant in Massachusetts. since in Con
necticut, and late OF New York. He was
kind hearted fellow, full Of fun. and abou
twentv.seven. He came on board an entire
stranger to US all, but as we made it a poin
TO have but one family on board, and as we
soon discovered his amiable qualities, he
was very soon made welcome member
On our 9th day out he came to me and en-.
qured the name and circumstances of an
elderly gentleman passenger who was ac-
companed by his daughter, with whom Mr..
Fl. seemed deeply smitten. For my own
part could see nothing exceedingly, at
tractive about Miss ]. save that she was very
agreeable in her manner and highly intel
ligent.-I informed him, and a. his request,
gave him formal introduction, which ter
minated in the following manner.
Soon after the introduction. it became evil
dent that mutual liking and affection exist
ed between Mr. H. and Miss j., who, from
the open expressions of fondness, began 10
attract the attention of all, and the admira-
ton of many ofthe passengers. They were
frequently observed in their close CONVERSE
lions, and game Of whist was scarcely ev.
er played in which they were not partners
On the second Sunday of our passage, we
solicited the Rev. Mr.. c., who was on his
way to Italy, to preach sermon. BY the
politeness of Capt ~, large awning was
spread above us, seats were prepared, and a
congregation of seventy-six persons, includ
ing the Storage passengers and sailors, was
collected TO participate in the religious exer-
else. A small desk was formed into pull.
pit, and choir was formed by going into
a committee of the whole" The text was
read and the sermon delivered, OF which
need not speak. AT the conclusion of the
sermon, our minister rose and read the fol
lowing card, which lay on The desk -
WIN. BENTLY H, Esq. of New Yorl
intends marriage soiM Miss MARIA Louisa
J."
We were more surprised at the novelty
ofthe thing, than at the fact itself, and, in
deed such was the feeling created by tn
sudden and unexpected announcement made
that we all forgot the serious impression
made on our minds by the minister, in ou
hearty and vociferous ingratuations Of thu
happy pair But il did not end here
proposition was made to the parties by tn,
Captain, TO have the affair consummated tina
evening, which was cheerfully acceded Il
by them, to the great pleasure of all OF
board. Accordingly things were arrange,
to order, the best stateroom was to be givei
ond folt 49,,
Ply as the hour approached which shout,
witness the consummaion of their nuptia
vows. The evening was calm and delight
full not sail futtered in the breeze not
voice was heard not the least stir or bustl
about the deck. and The moon looked dow
10 loneliness on that tranquil scene. As a
noon. every soul on board gathered to tn
temple, which had been erected for religion
worship and in less than fifteen minutes tn
marriage ceremony was performed by gu
worthy minister, who made few remark
and closed with prayer.
The scene was truly as sublime as re
mantic.-The fair bride came out, dresse
In a robe of pure white satin, leaning on tn
arm of her lover, bound to the altar, an
heard her marriage vow pronounced wher
only an hour or two before she had uttere
her vows to God. Many a tear Of Joy stol
down the cheeks of those who looked or
and not care cast the shadow Of It's win
across that scene oftriumph love and bliss.
The novelty ofthis affair had thrown u
all into an excitement and nothing was TO b
talked of but weddings, wedding parte.
marriage at sea, love. honey moon. &c. 81
and was attimes half tempted to make
similar proposition myself TO the queen-lik
Miss c., il for nothing else but the purpos
Of hacing The joke pass round
" o dear ~ bundered out a little urchir
who had been suffering from the application {
the birch. o, my they tell me about
rods makes furlong, but | can tell bigge
story than that. Let UNI get SIGH plagu
licking as I've had, aud they'll find out tia
one rod makes an acher"
There are 100 buildings going up at Prov
dence, K. | 100 belong 10 steam factories.