The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-07

THE MARRIAGE FETE OF MRS. ANNA CoRA
MowATT.-To-morrow, the It'll of June, at three
o'clock in the afternoon, this accomplished lady and
Mr. VIM. Foushee Richie, son OF the venerable
Thomas Richie, of Richmond, Va, will be Joined
in the holy bonds Of matrimony The ceremony
will take place at Ravenswood, the residence of Mr.
Samuel G. Ogden, the father of the BRIDE in the
spacious mansion of the Gibbs family, which has
been specially prepared for the occasion About
two thousand invitations have been issued to the
numerous friends of the bride and groom, and Of
their respective families. Among the invited guests
the President and the Cabinet, and large num-
Der of the members Of Congress and of the Virginia
Legislature, personal friends of the groom.
The invitations are given, Of course, by the mo-
Their of the bride, Mrs. Samuel G. Ogden, enclosing
the cards Of the bride and groom, and the following
card Of instructions passim:-
Carriage route for Ravenswood by the Peck slip and
a street Gy way &. MAE S
low Peck slip at one O'Clock and returns at 6h r II.
Extra trips the It'll Of June Will return to New York
O'Clock.
The notes bear the arms of the Ogden family
lion rampant, quarterngs Of oak branch and acorns,
with the following motto:-" EST ostendo non jacto."
Though shine do not boast.
The company is expected to assemble about two
O'Clock. The ceremony will be performed at three
P. NJ, in the house. 1t had been intended to have
it performed under tent on the lawn, but the I'M
certainties Of the weather compelled the abandon
ment of that idea The Rev. Mr.. Wilkes, receiver
of the doctrines Of Swedenborg, will ofciate on the
occasion.
Rumor assigns the privilege of acting as brides
maids on this occasion to Miss Emily and Miss
Grace Ogden, sisters of the bride; Miss Margaretta
Ogden the brides niece; Miss Sargent, Of Boston,
sister of Epes Sargent; Miss whitman, Of Boston,
and Miss A. Appleton, of Cincinnati. We have
heard the names of but three of the groomsmens-
Mr.. James Sargent Of Boston, brother Of Epes Sar-
gent; DR.. Keene and Mr.. Peterson OF Philadelphis.
The names Of the other three-f0r there are to be
six--have not transpired.
II is understood that the bride will be presented
at the ceremony by her father, followed by her mo-
Their upon the arm Of the groom.
Dancing will commence Immediately after. bod.
worths band has been engaged for the occasion, to
discourse its sweetest music, both in the house and
on the lawn. Refreshments will be furnished the
company upon their arrival and after the ceremony.
A cold collation. and refreshments, embracing every
deicacy that the season affords, will be supplied
throughout the afternoon and evening until ton
o'clock, when boat expressly engaged for the occa-
sion, will take back to the city such Of the guests
as may be pleased to stay to 80 late an hour.
The bride and groom will make short excursion
from town, return Friday morning to Ravenswood.
and leave the same afternoon for Brandon, in vir-
ginia, the family mansion Of Mrs. Harrison, Of
Mr.. Ritchies sisters. After brief stay there they
will go home to Mr. Rhchie's charming residence,
near Richmond.-Post