Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-07-10
CHURCH OF the PuRIrANS,
UNION souARe

CHURCH OF THE PuRlrANS,
UNION SQUARE,
TUESDAY EVE, JUNE 2IrH. AT I O'CLOCK
The church edifice was thtonged with neonla,
nearly all tile asleS, pews and galleries being full
The gallery on the right of the pulpit was mainly
MED with the young ladies' and misses of the es.
laoushment' and the gallery ON the left with the
Young gentlemen and masters The friends of the
orlue and groom aud of their respective. families
anu friends, filled the body of the chu'ch Among
tnese present, we noticed several of the clergy,
.nesSfs. crosby, " atkins, and Spencer, of the
state senate, Several members of the Assembly, a
number oil oui distinguished Judges, and several
strangers of note. more select and elegant au-
dience has recently been seen in New York or
elsewhere, and all Of them abounded in good wish
es Tor the mute bride and her excellent partner
The organ played the Marriage March from Men
delSson'S Midsummer Nights Dream.
The service was very Soemnly performed by
Rev. Isaac LAWS, the Grandfather of the groom,
an octogenarian who has seen many generations
rise up around him.
The lady was attended by,h following bridal
party:
Mr.. Dudley PETIT, Miss Hubbel.
DR.. Turner. Miss Meigs,
MIR. Cook, MISS Hart.
The bride was dressed in elegant white satin,
with tulle over.dress. She wore q full tulle
veil, which fell gracefully over both shoulders,
and natural Wreath of orange blossoms and OF
myrtal leaves in her hair. beautiful boquet OF
white flowers was In one hand, and a bunch of
choice flowers in her BOSOM Nothing could have
been more neat, appropriate or beautiful. The
bridesmaids were each DIR, ssed in rich pink silks
with pink tule over-dresses. The flowers were
appropriate IN colur, and prOfuse IN number and
beauty. The bridal party received general admi
ration for taste and elegance OF thrir dresses and
fine appenrance.
The marriage services were simple and without
restraint, tut very Impressive. The bridegroom
interpreted, IN the sign language, TO the lady be-
side him The words of The aged PASTOR and at their
close The bride kissed both her husband and the
minister who hau united them in the bonds of holy
wediock.
The benediction followed, and the invited guests
and pupils, among lne great concourse. of neop e
were sent by private carriages and in a SPECIAL
tram of cars 10 the institution, where the Various
rooms were lighted and thrown open, and a noble
welcome offered TO the Corners.
We have not room tonight to make mention of
the gifts presented to the bride, and which were
four pieces Of silver plate, tea service, from the
Board of Directors; other pieces of gold aud silver
from other friends, elegant gold bracelet. a fne
pearl ilng, pairs Of Parian pitchers and dishes,
gorgeonsly bound bible from her classmates, a
work box, silver cake and card baskets, &C., q C.
When the crowd had nearly assembled, Prosper
N. Wetmore, Esq, called them TO order, ana read
The resolutions Of the Board OF Directors of the
Deaf and Dumb, complimentary to Miss ToIeS, n
special accompanying their gifts and letter from
ISIS Toles's classmates. Mr.. w. prefaced the
reading with some well chosen and we'll received
temarks- bUuntiful repast of fruits and cunfec-
uoner.eS-ot delicacies anu subStantials, closed
the entertainment, with the sincere and hearty
toasi drunk in cold water, for the health and hap
pneSs of the bride.
The wedding became public one from the ne
cessity OF the case and we have therefore given
Tins hasiy notice of it. Hearty good WISHES will
follow the naTned pair through all time. r