The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-04
NV HArEr, Sent. 26th. l s47
Bridal Compliments Festive Scene. &C.

Bridal Compliments Festive Scene, &c.
one ofthoss festive and joyous which occasion.
ally checker s whilst peregrinans through this mum
dane existence, off last evening at the Tontine
Hotel Lieut. -, Of the New Haven Grays
having placed her cold throne, and having
bowed and sacrificed upon her altar became discomfort
ed the loneliness and prospect for
the future 1t observed with sadness by his friends
that melancholy brooded him. that psnsvs was his
brow pale his cheek and that the smile which spark
led in ths light happiness the ppes the ses
sparkle in the sunshine longer seen to di6uss
itself his countensnce at the approach Of his
friends But long the overhanging gloom destined
to be dspeedhope beamed from his face like bright
star beamng from the bosom Of black cloud; Lieut..
- was himself again IL seems the dove signing
and cooling for mate. Lieut.. - obtained o lovely
and blooming BRIDE dsting ushsd for her superior
al loneliness Of her character He found her In the
midst O. society, like dove in the midst of nock
blackbirds and now they are two mated doves
Having occupied portion Of his honeymoon In bri.
DIAL tour through different parts OF the Union visited
creation and then returning home the bosom OF his
friends has been receiving their warmest congratulA
tions.
Last evening the Grsys assembled their armory for
the purpose Of marching out and giving their Lieut.
complimentary salute In honor Of his marriage A.
they emerged from their armory the fair and joyous
beamed her smiles Of favor down upon them. Not .
noise agitated the smooth air, the signing the
wind it blew through the foliage Of the stately sms
striking upon tae ear like the faint musical bsbbinr Of
babes at distance. Quietly and silently they marched
until they came in front Of the Tontne when at the
word OF command, suddenly the air revsrbrated with
the discharge Of musketry The salute given, and
east and rocks could give back the echo spsn
did band ravished the soul with the music
The Lieut. came out, and in elegant and courteous
manner extended to the Gsys and also few of his
to enter the dining saloon Of the hotel Partake
collation. They entered and were introduced to table
to OF
spread over 1t in rich profsion As the wine spsrked
foamed. and murmured round the board wit, sen.
timent, and song abounded During the inter-
regnum between SENT msnt and sentiment, the
band, headed by the gifted composer X, loosen
ed from the chords the divine showers
through the The dssolving strains passed In
lodous cadences through every ven and into the SOUL
filling 1t with ecstacy,
or paritary music heard in trance.r
and AZ the musical ntonations killing the with
passion crced into the air. the faint wind seemed
saated by their very sweetness This 10 the celebrated
sersAadng band Of this city Often mooulit eve
the window Of fair namorata, giving forth vocal
notes, so exqusitey Eolzn In their modulations that
one would think they had been chewing the leaves
Of that enchanted tree which grows the tomb
musician Tan-Sein.
There that brilliant assemblage around the festive
beard forming constellation here below the bright
stars form constellation far up the above We
will not attempt description Of each particular star
will paint you In miniature the glories Of the planets
First there host but We have spoken Of him.
next the gallant and chvsric Capt T. sxCapt Of the
Srays soldier and gentleman in every sense Of those
terms, than whom society cannot boast purer
ornament, his friends truer friend Then
| the dignihed and sage H., Of the Co. ritr
throbbed warmer heart In mans bosom society
boosted prouder ornament Then the versatile witty.
and brilliant T. also Of the Counter, whose fancy CLOVIS
in the social circle CLOVIS tho horizon when
the god Of day retiring to rest in his fcry curtain
ed bed. Then saml A., young lawyer Of PROMISE
his friends entertain high hopes for his future
lie has already to some extent acquired literary repu-
taton Owing to his literary fame he now hangs ike
cice pendant from the temple OF fame sparkling In
the brilliant reflection Of the Of genius Then Charles
Ara hesvy drygoods merchant In Chapel street. the
handsomest man in the city, and one who unites a warm
heart with the .suartsr more perfectly than
any man we ever saw And number Of Others whom
we have not time or space to mention, my sheet IL
nearly FULL suhce II to say that the whole affair
with hne ecidf. After two hours spent in the
utmost hlarity and vyaoy the company their de-
parture, wishing the Lieut. and his bride q long and
happy lie, and asr death admission into the bright
chambers OF bliss beyond the lofty empyrean.
Then again, stiffness reignod abroad until Aurora
bushed her appearance through the golden portals of
the east and With his Ariel steeds and fiery car
came dashDg along Then usual the hustle and ac-
tivity Of life commenced Thus goes the world-but
those who participated la The joys VI tbs scene referred
TO above outlve them for they will vibrate
In their souls to eternity and lnger their mepores
Like the faint exquisite music Of DREAM