The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-04
Our Saratoga Correspondence.
SARATOGA STRINGS, July 80, lSs


Wcddimg iu High Life al the Sp7ngs-1hs Catho-
lie Marriage Cacmomy-1he Weidiug Ssirss.
&c, &c.
Tho myriad population Of this charming village
has been for some time past anxiously waiting ths
marriage Of the lovely and accomplished Miss Ellen
Harden to Mansfield Walworth, the youngest son Of
ex-Chancellor Walworth, which joyful event took
place Mt st. Peters Church yesterday morning ut 10
o'clock. Long before the hour announced for the
ceremony the hotels began to pour fourth wds Of
visitors eager to witness ceremony novel to most
Of them as a Catholic wedding, and when the bridal
party arrived at the church every nook and corner
was pre-occuped, and it was with difficulty they
succeeded in reaching the places reserved FOR them.
The beauty and fashion of the Springs were present,
and hundreds were unwillngly forced to relinquish
all chance Of access and to return back to their al
most deserted hotels.
The wedding party consisted Of the bride and tho
groom attended by the first bridesmaid and grooms
man, tho beautiful Miss Mary Putnam of this vii
lage, and Mr. Clinton Cassidy Of Albany. and the
viyacious and interesting Miss ID. Thompson, daugh-
ter OF the late Judge Thompson, and Mr. c. Putnam,
Of New York, as second bridesmaid and groomsman
they were accompanied by Chancellor Walworth and
his lady, the widow Of the chivalric Colonel Har-
den, Of Kentucky, whose death in one OF the early
battles OF Mexico was go universally mourned Mrs
Walworth is lady of the finest womany Feelings
and virtues and her residence here is great Access
zion to our village circles.
When order was restored, and the immense audi
tory were quieted, the groom led the bride to the
altar where they were married by the Rev. Clarence
Walworth, an elder son of tho Chancellor, whose
piety and eoquence are already well known, He
returned | understand, last year from Europe
where he had resided for several years. and was or
dained priest. Hc is attached to the Redempto-
rists, missionary order in the Catholic church The
marriage ceremony being in Latin, with the excep-
ton Of the consent of the parties, which is in Eng
Nh nf yvh
near enough to hear the words Of the Clergyman. 1t
occupied in itself but a few moments, when the
couple returned to their seats and the ceremony Of
High Mass begun, Father Walworth officiating Sc
veral Catholic clergymen we're present, among whom
the Vicar General Of the Diocese of Albany tho
Very Reyr Mr.. Conroy was pointed out to me,
and nov Thomas DAILY, formerly Of Saratoga
Springs now Of Albany. Father Walw0rth ad-
dressed the married couple on the holiness Of tho
marriage contract, taking his text from st. John.
He spoke word OF feryent admoniton, and when
he addressed them US their near and dear relative,
his language was truly touching and eloquent. To-
wards the conclusion Of the mass, the married.
couple once more approached the altar-rail and re-
ceived nuptial benedicton, and no sooner was the
ended, than the bridal party left the church,
and in an instant their carriages were whirlnS
towards the chanceors residence, leaving the hum
dreds at the church to ponder over what they had
SEEM and gossip at their leisure about the events Oh
the morning. There was in the appearance OF the
bridal party an evident avoidance of any display,
being dressed in the srictest simplicity, exhibiting,
as / think, great judgment, considering the con-
dition Of the church, which is in process OF demo-
lition preparatory 70 the erection Of new ellfce-
Notwithstanding, however, the fair bride and her
charming maids were much admired
Early in the evening the crowd of the mornings
augmented by hundreds OF other invited guests, re-
paired to the chancclors residence at Pine Grove
shower in the afternoon had cooled the air, and TO.
restored grateful temperature to the village; but
the lovely grove in which the guest had hoped to
raInble was too damp, and they were Obliged TO ro-
ms n wi N n
ceived by the venerable chancellor and his lady, ana
then passed on to where were the bride and groom.
surrounded by their maids and groomsmen all sttToo
in the extreme of taste and fashion, IN adiniraDlo
contrast to their costume Of the morning The
bride and her maids were richly habited IN white,
with exquisite wreaths Of the choicest and moss
lovely flowers about their foreheads, and long ana
delicately wrought wells, and immense trains Oh
white satin The groom and groomsmen Werc
dressed with great Discrimination and In the most
approved wedding gear. IL was beautiful sight:
the brilliantly lighted rooms ana ntting ngures %
ing. The Gtte the springs we're present. Washing
ton Irving and Lord Wiloughby, as he Is Familiarity
called, were veing with each other in their atten-
the crowd, and Judge Willard Hon. Bradford Wood
of Albany, and many other men Of note were there
The famous Mr.. Bush, for so many years yisiter
here, that we are almost tempted TO call her resi-
dent; Mrs Bradford Wood, Edward G. Deavan and
lady, Mrs. DR.. Allen, Miss Montague, Miss Hay,
Miss Warren, Mrs Backus, were among the ladies'
whom recognized.
At ten o'clock supper was announced IL had
been prepared most sumptuously by Briare,, OK
Albany. Every delicacy Of tho season abounded,
and the multitude of guests did ample justice to tho
hospitality of the Chancellor's table. at eleven.
the guests began to depart, and before tss,syg
O'Clock had sounded, the "hghts were lied, ana 1s
the g banquet hall deserted" Young ana on1
joined in hearty wishes for the prosperity anu nap
Mr. Mansfield Walworth L young lawyer, laTry
returned from the Law University a. Caq,prias;,
and il recent convert to the Catholic tatn, p 10
likewise his bride, and her bridesmaid, Ms NJ NJ
nam II Is. | understand, the intention OF Mr.
Walworh 10 enter upon the practice OF his profos-
SION bere. ard his energy talent, and accomplish
ments, give promise Of future usefulness ana sue
will long serve as q topic Of conversation, snd .
theme lor The surmises Of the sciOurners bore.
C0sgSnss.