The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-07-23
A w ERDING AT SEA.


Paris corresp ondent Of the New England
Review gives the following sketch of aninterest
ing scene which occurred on board the Ship in
which he sailed from this country.
| "A novel circumstance took place while OH
our passage, which must relate: There was q
Mr. Ii. on board, who was formerly merchant
| in Massachusetts, since in Connecticut, and late
of New York. He was kind, open hearted
fellow, full ofun, and withal very intel gent, as
well as handsome. His age about ~. lie
came OH board an entire stranger to us all, but
as we made it point TO have but one tdn,ty on
board, and as we soon discovered his amlable
qualities he was very soon made welcome
member
On our sixth day out he came 70 mo aud in
uuired the name and circumstances otan elderly
gentleman passenger, who was accompanied
| by his daughter, with whom MIR ii. seemed
deeply smtten. For my cwn part could see
nothing exceedingly attractive about Miss j E,
save that she very agreeable in her manners
and highly intelligent. informed him, and at
his request gave him formal introduction.
which terminated in the following manner
''SooD after the introduction it became evident
that n mutual liking and affection existed be-
tween Mr. H. and Miss J. who from the open
expressions of fondness, began to attract the at
tention Of all and the admiration of many of The
passengers. They were frequently observed in
their close conversations and game of whist
was scarcely ever played in which they were not
partners. On the second Sunday of our passage
we solicited the Rev. Mr. G. who was on his way
TO Italy, to preach sermon. BY the potcness
of Capt. N. n large awning was spread above us,
seats were prepared, and congregation of sew
enty- six persons, including the Storage passen-
gers and sailors, who collected to participate in
the religious exercise. a small desk was form
ed into pulpit, nn'; choir was formed Ivy go
ing into n committee ofth whole. The text
was read and the sermon delivered, of which l
need not speak. At the conclusion of the SER
mon, our minister rose and Tread the following
card which lay on his desk:
WIN, BENTLEY H-.Esq. of New York.
intends marriage with Miss MARIA LOUISA J
- We were more surprised at the novel
ty of the thing than at the fact ITSELF and, indeed
such were the feelings created by the sudden 81
unexpected announcement made, that we all
forgot the serious impressions made on our
minds by the minister, in our hearty and vocif
erous congratulations Of the happy pair. A pro-
position was made 10 the parties 10 have the at
tar consumated that evening, which was cheer
fully acceeded to by them to the great pleasure
of all on board. Accordingly things we've ar
ranged to order, the best state room was given
up to them, and every one felt gay and happy
as the hour approached which should wit
ness the consnmmation of their nuptial vows:
The evening was calm and delightful; not sail
flutered in the breeze; not voice was heard:
not tho least stir or hustle about the deck, aud
the moon shone down in loneliness on that tran
quill scene.
AS at noon every soul on board gathered to
the temple, whc had been erected for reg-
ious worship, and in less thnn fifteen minutes
the marriage ceremony was performed by our
worthy minister, who made few remarks and
closed with prayer.
THE scene was truly as sublime romantic.
The fair bride came out, dressed in robe of
pure white satin, leaning on tho arm of her low.
er. bound to the altar, and heard her marriage
VOW pronounced where only an hour or two be-
fore she had uttered her vows to God Many
tear of Joy stole down the cheeks of those who
looked on, and not a care cast shadow OF its
wing across that scene of triumphant love and
bliss