American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-02

ROMANTIC ScENE-.4 Wedding at Sea. A
Respondent of the New England Review
! 10 the following sketch of an interesting
Ne which occurred on board the ship in
he sailed from America:-
Ia novel circumstance took place, while on
which / must relate There was
Etr. H. on board, who was formerly mer-
Dat in Massachusetts, since in Connecticut,
h late Of New York. He was kind, OPEN
Ikted fellow, full of fun, and wlthal very in
l9ygent as well as handsome. His age was
FAty-seven. He came on board an entire
Ringer to us all, but as we made it point to
De but one family on board, and as we soon
covered his amiable qualities, he very soon
He welcome member. On our 9Th day he
lie to me, and inquired the name and cir
distances of an elderly gentleman passenger,
M was accompanied by his daughter, with
Epm Mr.. II. seemed deeply smitten. Formy
IA part, could see nothing exceedingly at
Ebtive about Miss j., save that she was very
keeable in her manners, and highly intelli-
9lt. informed him, and at his request, gave
" formal introduction, which terminated in
II following manner:-Soon after the intro
Elton, it became evident that mutual liking
S1 affection existed between Mr.. II. and Miss
4 who, from their open expressions of fond
rs, began to attract the attention Of all, and
y admiration of many of the passengers
gey we're frequently observed in their close
gpversations, and game Of whist was scarce
eever played in which they were not part
tts. On the second Sunday Of our passage,
i solicited the Rev. Mr.. g., who was on his
ly to Italy, to preach a sermon. BY the po-
3eness of the captain, large awning was
.read over US, seats were prepared, and con-
legation Of 76 persons, including the Storage
Fssengers and sailors, was collected to parti-
bate in the religious exercises. A small desk
IFS formed into puI pit, and choir was form
| by going into committee of the whoe.'-
ne text was read and the sermon delivered, of
lnch need not speak. At the conclusion of
Fe sermon, our minister rose and read the fol-
wing card, which lay on the desk: civilian
emily h, ESQ.,, Of New York, intends
|arriage with Miss Maria Louisa j.
We were more surprised at the novelty of
he thing than the fact itself, and, indeed, such
ias the feeling created by the sudden and I'M
kpected announcement made, that we all for
y the minister, in our hearty and vociferous
congratulations of the happy pair. But it did
ot end here. A proposition was made to the
arties to have the affair consummated that
vening, which was cheerfully acceded to by
hem, to the great pleasure of all on board
Accordingly, things were arranged in order,
he best state-room was given up to them, and
very one felt gay and happy as the hour ap-
,roached which should witness the consumma-
ion of their nuptial vows. The evening was
,alm and delightful; not sail fluttered in the
freeze, not voice was heard, not the least
stir or hustle about the deck, and the moon
ooked down in loneliness on that tranquil
scene. At noon, every soul gathered to the
temple which had been erected for religious
worship, and in less than fifteen minutes the
marriage ceremony was performed by our wor-
Thy minister, who made 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 or
the arm of her lover, bound to the altar, anc
heard her marriage VOW pronounced where on
ly an hour or two before, she had uttered he
vows to God. Many tear of Joy stole dowr
the cheeks of those who looked on, and not {
care cast the shadow of its wing across tina
scene of triumph, love, and bliss. The novelt,
of this affair had thrown US all into excitement
and nothing was to be talked of but weddings
wedding parties, marriages at sea, love, honey
moor, Sc, &c., and was at times tempted t
make a similar proposition myselfto the queen
like Miss c., flor nothing else but the purpos
ofhaying the joke pass round"