The Port Gibson reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 185?-1857, 1854-07-12

great importance to the gay world. has been
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The Marriage Fete in Crolcsseood.-
The fashionable world has been much interes-
ted in the nuptial ceremonies attending the
union Of Miss Dinah Dora Blowitt with Mr..
Samuel Bean Ditchie. better known as Sam
bo Ditchie-both parties being distinguished
in the colored literary circles Of our great
country. The marriage was solemniEed at
Crowswood, the residence Of the brides un-
Gle, on Saturday last 10 the presence Of a
highly distinguished party Of guests from this
and the adjoining States. The weather, SYM
pathizing with the occasion. was highly pro-
pitious 70 the gathering Of the company, but
less so their separation. The sun had con-
siderately sheathed his fiery arrows, and q
personal friend Of the bride, who is BY pro-
fession street-waterer, had the night before
gone over the road with bis cart, and laid tho
dust so as to prevent the gentlemen and la
dies from getting their shoes and stockings
dirted.
The distance from the city being only
few miles. most Of the guests went on foot /
but some Of the more distinguished went 10
omnibusses, and few Of the aristocracy drove
TO the scene Of the festivities in their own
drays. Mr.. Pompey johnson. wealthy bod
carrier, took gay party of bis friends in
furniture car, hired for the occasion; but
their enjoyment was considerably dampered
by the absence Of Mrs johnson, who, owing
to the house-cleaning going on at the mansion
where she presides as maid-otall-work, was
unavoidably detained at home. General re-
greet. too, was felt at the absence Of Mr.. Ju-
lius Quash, the celebrated wit o. the colored
circles, whs was unable to enjoy the festive
scene, It being the height of the whiteWashing
season.
by half-past two o'clock most Of the guests
had arrived, and rarely has such brilliant
company been assembled in this or any other
country. They entirely filed the drawing
room Of the Crowswood mansion-a spacious
apartment Of twelve and half fee. square
About three o'clock strain Of bewitching
music was beard from the back porch, where
friend Of the groom's-a celebrated anna
teur performer on the banio-had stationed
himself, and to these enchanting sounds the
bridal procession advanced into the saloon
The bride leaned upon the arm Of the yenera-
bic Uncle Edward, and the groom upon that
Of Aunt Chloe, and they we're attended BY
train Of sixteen bridesmaids and groomsmen,
all chosen from the beauty and fashion Of the
colored aristocracy.
"The bride wore a splendid dress OF white
deIusion. over black muslin, which contrasted
and barmonized beautifully with the ebon OF
her polished complexion. Her splendid
masses of sable hair we're unadorned except
bv a wreath Of white and crimson peonles.
piucked fresh from the garden Of Crowswood
by her own fairy fingers; for me may add
mar DarentLesis, that it is one OF Mrs. Ditch
les fancies never TO wear artificial flowers or
other limitations Of nature for ornament
From the wreath hung veil Of rich bobinet,
that cost at least twenty-five cents yard.
necklace Of wax beads-the splendid gilt OF
the happv brideQroom-cncircled her black
swan-like contrast, and a BeTths Of delusion
was looped up al her breast BY MAGNIFICENT
mother-of.pearl broach three inches IN diam.
eter. The groom's dress was long tailed
blue coat, white vest and pants, white cravat
and white cotton gloves and bis eeet we're
encased in a pair of boots polished for the oc-
casion by one of the groomsmen, profession
Al gentleman in that line of business.
" The marriage ceremony was according TO
The well.known impressive service OF the
Etbiopian Church, and was performed with
creat feeling by the Rev. Caesar Jones. pastor
ef tba Ethiouian Chapel in that vicinity
We have no room to describe the en'ire SER
vice. but to the questions that were 70 MAKE
the twain one flesh. It was remarked that the
groom replied promptly, thong almost inau-
3;blv. aI will, hossn and the bride. ~ q
clear but slightly tremulous tone, "Well 1
ACES 80 As soon as the ceremony was con-
cIuded the happy bridegroom folded his BRIDE
a. his bosom, and impressed upon her blush
inc cheek long, fervant salutation' ana e1eh
tbe JOYOUS company gathered around 70 oner
their congratulations.
:. goon afterwards, dancing took place 70
the inspiring strains Of Lucy Neal ana .ne
VIRGINIA Breakdown WhAio ~. .sAV :
comnauv partook Of bountlfui supply Q,
rsfresbments. The bride and groom departed
ssrlv the amateur artist on the banjo before
safsyred TO. striking up, as they took their
is.va The bappily-chosen air OF Garry me
haor "a Ole Virginia" The gay company
soon SsS afterwards took their leave Of the hosPl.
~ ~ hslls of Crowswood. and returned to
their their homes by the several private conveyan-
ces % bv which they arrived. A slight shower,
which had fallen during the festivities was tne
onIy o co,ltretemps TO this otherwise joyful Oc-
IT. il understood that the happy couple
rrooeeded to Philadelphia, where they were
70 dine with brother-in-law Of the Dride :, = :
his mansion in Small street. From thence
tbsv s were to proceed to the residence oi tue q.
rroou's venerable father, and after tfat 70 M
ewn home. which awaits its new mistress Wi'i
anxious interest"
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