The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-05-12
A WEDDING AT SEA.

correspondent of the New Englang Review
gives the following sketch Of an interesting scene
which occurred on board the ship in which he
sailed from America -
" A novel circumstance took place, while on
our passage, which | must relate. There was
a Mr. H on board, who was formerly mer-
chant in Massachusetts, since in Connecticut, and
late of New York. He was kind openhearted
fellow, full Of fun, and withal very intelligent as
we'll as handsome. His age was twenty-seyen
He came on board an entire stranger to US ALL
but we made it point to have but one family
on board, and discovered his amiable quail
tiles he soon made welcome member. On our
sixth day he came to me, and inquired the name
and circumstances of an elderly gentleman pas
senger who was accompanied by his daughter
with whom Mr. H. seemed deeply smitten For
my own part could see nothing exceedingly at
tractive about Miss j.. save that she was very
agreeable in her manners, and highly intelligent.
informed him, and at his request, gave him
formal introduction, which terminated in the fol-
lowing manner Soon after the introduction II
became evident that mutual liking and affection
existed between Mr. H. and Miss j., who from
their open expressions of fondness, began to at
tract the attention of all, and the admiration of
many of the passengers. They were frequent
ly 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.. c., who
was on his way to Italy, TO preach sermon By
the politeness of the captain, large awning was
spread over us, seats were prepared, and a con-
gregation of rs persons, including the steerage
passengers and sailors, was collected to partic
pate in the religious exercises A small desk
was formed into a pulpit, and choir was form
ed by going into 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 follow
ing card, which lay on the desk: William Bent
ly H, Esq, Of New York. intends mar
rage with Miss Maria Louisa j.
We were more surprised at the novelty of the
thing than the fact itself, and, indeed, such was
the feeling created by the sudden and une expected
announcement made, that we all forgot the ser-
GUS impressions made on our minds by the minis
ter, in our hearty and vociferous congratulations
OF the happy pair But it did not end here A
proposition made to the parties to have the at
far consummated that evening, which was cheer
fully acceded to by them, to the great pleasure of
all on board Accordingly, things were arrang-
ed in order, the best state-room given up to them,
and every one felt gay and happy as the hour APP
preached which should witness the consummat.
ing OF their nuptal vows. The evening was calm
and delightful, not sail fiuttered in the breeze,
not voice was heard, not the least stir or hustle
about the deck, and the moon looked down in low
illness, on that tranquil scene. At nine, every
soul gathered to the temple which had been cree
ted for religious Worship and in less then fifteen
minutes the marriage ceremony was performed
by our worthy minister, who made a few remarks,
and closed with prayer. The scene was truly as
sublime as romantic The fair bride came out,
dressed in robe OF pure white satin leaning on
the arm of her lover bound to the altar and heard
her marriage vow pronounced where, only an
hour or two before, she had uttered her vows to
God. Many tear Of joy stole down the cheeks
of those who looked on, and not care cast the
shadow Of its wing across that scene Of triumph,