The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-05-10
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O6A1 4VN1S ~ 49,
packing my trnnk q the 60 q lesv-
ing this beautiful village, I 1eceived ;
pretty little note addressed to Mr..
ManneriDg Of Louisiana !" Upon
breaking the seal. I found in i tho
cards Of Miss Toombs and Mr.. Alex
ander, accompanied with card from
Hon. Robert Toombs and Lady. stat
ing shat they would be at home on
Thursday evening at 81 o'clock" OF
course l threw down my old clothes
and went off to 'ths barber shop as
quick as possible to FIX up for the we'd
ding. The town clock struck nine and
off I went to witness for the first time
in my life a Georgia wedding On
entering the mansion, / was met by
its gifted and hospitable lord, the Hon.
Mr.. Toombs. / received a warm vel.
come, and was introduced generally to
the assembled guests. In a few mo-
ments the fair candidates for matri-
mony, made their appearance. The
bride was a beautiful young lady Of
slender form and elegant figure. Her
beautiful, delicately chiseled features
we're # the Grecian order and indica-
ted a we'll cultivated mind and high
order Of intellect. She was surrounded
by six bridesmaids, and all native
Georgians, and such an array Of beauty
1 never saw before. They seemed 70
blend in elegant harmony all the rosy
freshness of the North with the lovely
sylph-like grace of the South. The
Parson came forward, with big sleeves
and bigger shirt collar, Il could have
knocked his head off) and married the
lovely girl to this, 1 hope very anna
bic young gentleman. The knot was
tied in due form--in solemn ceremony.
Then came the gratulations Of parties
and the kissing Of friends. Oh! how
I wished I was young lady, that |
too might kiss the lovely bride. All
that Mr.. Mannering could do was to
walk up and IN his most elegant style.
flor at times he is truly elegantly com
pliment the fair couple upon the cele-
bration of their happy nuptials. In
the meantime the music struck up,
I was honored with the hand of the
sister Of the bride, beautiful girl Of
sweet sixteen just from school. We
were ris-a-vis to the bridal pair and
off we went "treding lightly the may
dance,." With snch partner and on
such an occasion, l fancy your humble
servant did no dishonor to L.! Louisiana
and when the German Polka ives an.
nounced, l feelt as if l was at Home,
amid the joyous scenes of West Baton
Rouge, at a King Ball with this lovely
bride for my Queen.
My next partner was pretty black
eyed young lady, with a gorgeous suit
ofhair. She was witty, vivacious and
full of life, just suited to the quick
steps of the esmeralda. Thus passed
this delightful wedding. May the
smiles of a kind Providence ever at
tend the fair bride and her accom-
plished groom. That care may new
er ruffle their brows, and that sorrow
may ever be stranger to their path
way of life is the fervent wish of one
who saw them in their happiest hours
At II o'clock SPLENDID supper was
served. Every luxury that earth
could give was here elegantly prepared
for the honored guests. After supper
the ladies' retired and left the lords of
creation to their feast Of reason and
the flow of spirits.' Many good
song was sung, many witty anecdote
related and manga good toast drank.
As the small hours came in upon us.
your friend Guy, found himself talking
French most vociferously to the utter
establishment of the native Georgians
Toombs is noble fellow-his manners
are afiable, easy and elegant-with a
genius Of the highest order, he is the
most popular man in Georgia, and one
of the most popular men in the United
States. He stands at the head of his
bar and although politician has a
very lucrative practice. He has a
large fortune and spends it like a
Prince He is only AZ years of age
was admitted to the bar at nineteen
and married at 90. His wife is an
l. 4 L. r. Il