Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-02


nersburg Park, near Ohiswick, the country scat
of Baron Lionel de Rothschild. Tho contract
ing parties were the representatives of the two
great-or, rather, greatest-hrms Of the Roths-
child family--the bride being Miss Leonora,
the eldest daughter OF Baron Lionel, and the
bridegroom Baron AlphOnse, the eldest son Of
Baron James Rothschild, of Paris.
The wedding repast was laid out in two large
rooms, one Of which was specially built to the
dining room for the occasion. Both were deco
rated with exquisite taste and splendor. The
walls were covered with larze mirrors, with or
nlmcntal trellis work between, up which were
twined long garlands of flowers, lilies, wreaths
of orange blossoms and other emblematic Flora
suited to tho occasion. The outer saloon was
lighted from the roof, which was entirely eom-
posed of glass, over tho pancs of which were
strained autting of white and pink silk in the
form of Maltese cross. The subdued roseate
hue thus shed into the chamber beneath pro-
duced most beautiful effect. Tables were
ranged along the whole length Of both apart
ments, and, but that In this age OF progress Ia
bles turn instead of groaning, we should have
expected them to demonstrate at the weight
of silver which was piled upon them. Great,
contre pieces, epergnes, candelabra, race cups,
and massive tankards, flower vases, and the
chefs d'aapre of Sevres, Dresden, and Worces-
ter strewed tho board in rich protusion. Tho
Wedding cake, very marvel of sugar archi-
lecture, was in the centre at the top, upon
aalyer, which for size and weight might have
done duty as shield for Achilles while behind
the seats of honor rose up a buffet gold plate
Ia background quite in keeping with the gor-
geousness of the whole scene, The covers
were laid for 140. Only the plate OF the family
was used. We cannot hazard guess as TO
either its weight or value, but Unjust be enor-
nous.
The bridal presents, both in quality and va
nj stona oil
ed an Eastern bazaar; so a mere glance at the
most prominent must suffice. Breakfast servi-
ces, as usual, distinctly prevailed, there being
some tive or six Of them, all of silver, except
one set from Mrs. Montefore, which was Of
massive standard gold, enriched with the most
elaborate chasings. To this princely gift sue
ceeded a long row Of candesticks, gold and
silver ilagree, and enamel ivory works boxes,
lace, fans, jewelled buttons, prayer books bound
In gold and jewelled, escri.oires of buhl and
marqusterle, more breakfast services, and a
lace parasol. The latter was in kind Of Jew
81 case; the handle was covered with serpeuts
of rubies and diamonds, and the tip OF each
Tib was formed Of an oval shaped emerald and
large pearl Arranged on the table by them
selves were the jewals, a dazzling pile, all Civ.
en- by different members of the RothschilC
family. Close by these, and in well meritet
place OF honor, were some humble but beauti
FULLY worked little presents from tho scholar
and pupil teachers Of the Jewish free school
Shortly before three O'Clock the guests whC
were invited to be present at the ceremony BIO
ganto arrive. The visitors assembled in thu
drawing room where DR.. Adler, tho Chic
Rabbi, assisted by Mr.. Archer and Mr Green
rreparaa 20 parfom the ceremony HeeorSise
10 tho rites or che Jewish religion. A velTe
canopy supported by four of the bridegroom
saTcoDs d'honBeuT, was placed at tho upper en-,
of the room. The bridegroom was then led II
by his nearest male relatives, and placed Judo
the canopy. The bride, who till then had 10
manned IN her apartment, descended to the sa.
loon, attended by no less than sixteen brides
mains, all attired alike in white dresses, trimm
ed with light blue, the bride wearing the usua
lace dress and orange Blossoms. At tho dooi
of the saloon she was met by her mother. who
assisted by the bridesmaids, completely envel.
oped he whole figure and person in veil
which reached to the ground, and which IL
worn in compliance with the Scriptural verse
in Genesis relating to Rebecca She was then
conducted to the saloon with the same forms
as the bridegroom, and placed under the cano-
py. The Chief Rabbi, having pronounced q
must eloquent eXhOrtaLiOn to each, the service
was commenced in Hebrew. The bctrothed
then drank cup of wine and water, and the
bridegroom, taking the ring, placed it on the
BRIDES finger, repeating in Hebrew slowly.
"Bebold, thou art betrothed unto me; with
this ring, according to the rites Of Moses and
Israeli" The marriage contract was then read
and prayersresumed, the betrothed again drank
glass Of vino Between them, and the glass
being laid on the ground empty, the bridegroom
crushed itwith his foot, all the relations ut tn,
same time wishing Gin Hsbrew) that the MARI
age might be happy, and tho bride and bride
groom be as irreyocabiy Joined as the pieces O
glass were sundered. AOout an hour after tn
conclusion Of the ceremony the viSiters ia
down to the dinner, for such, in fact, it was
m il..su oil IVA sad nv Ia ar mr.
Ambassador and drunk with enthusiasm, short
ly after which both bride and bridegroom LEI
for Mentmore, tho seat of Baron Meyer d
Rothschild, in Buckinghamshire. MIR. Disrae
then proposed s'the health Of Baron James d
Rothschild," ann Lord John Russell that of hi
colleague, the Baron Lionel. More toiEts FOL
lowed, and in the evening grand ball was Civ
en-, at which there was brilliant attendance c
the aristocTacy and the beau monde.
-s------a--
A RoBBER CAuoHT IN Hrs 0wy TRAP.-Th
following singular case of robbery is reporte
in the Bordeaux Indicator
ga woman employed as housekeeper at III
chateau of Ludon, near the city, recently in
herited sum of 800 francs. A peasant EN-
ployed to take care Of the grounds Of the cha
teau, hearing of her good fortune, determine,
to possess himself of the money. Aecordingl
few months ago, the owner OF the chateau an
all the servants being absent, he got the won
an on some pretext to visit him ut room whc
he occupied in one of the dependencies of til
chateau, After a while he locked the door, an
with the most dreadful threats declared that h
would murder her unless she at once gave u
the 800 francs. The woman being seriOusl
alarmed, took him to her chamber, and CAV
him the money. The man then declared tia
he must murder her TO prevent her from accus
ing him; and he commanded her to say wins
kind of death she would prefer. The poo
woman prayed for mercy, but he peremptorl
told her that she must either die by rope or b
the knife, and she at last selected hanging
The man then tied her hands behind her bacl;
and fastened her to the bedstead. lie attel
wards mounted on a chair to fix rope 10
beam, and made roaming moose at the end
Having duly fastened the rope he pat his arr
into the moose to see If the latter would sli
well at that moment the woman with grea
presence of mind, gave a violent kick to tn
chair, which fell, and the man remained sus
pended by the arm. He roared for help. an
the woman cried out tmurder;' but there wa
no one but themselves in the chateau or its de
Tendencies, and they we're not heard. The,
accordingly remained in their respective posi-
tons, the man suffering dreadful agony, unit
morning, when their cries attracted the attGn
ton of the laborers. These msn on hearn
tee womon's story, released her, but left tn
man suspended until they could summon
magistrate. That functioAary had the man Gu
down, and after receiving the wouan's depOsi
ton, caused him to be sent TO prison to avail
his trial for the robbery"
A letter writer says, in regard to the Mormon
children, they appear like NEGLECTED, un-carec
Tor set, generally dirty and ill-cl4d. The ma
lorlty OF them are girls, and this troubles the