The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-04-11
A Magnificent Wedding.

The recent marriage of two of the repre-
sentatives of the leading branches of the cele.
brated Rothschild family was celebrated with
great pomp and splendor at the residence of
the brides father, Baron Lionel de Rotbs.
child, at Cbiswick, in England. The happy
couple were Miss Leonora, oldest daughter
OF the Baron Lionel, and Baron Alphouse.
eldest son Of the Baron James Rothscbild of
far's. The wedding repast was laid out in
two large rooms, both of which, says the Lon.
don Times, were decorated with exquisite
taste and splendor. The walls we're cover
ed with large mirrors, with trellis.work be.
tween, on which we're arranged elegant floral
decorations. Tables were ranged along the
whole length of both apartments, and were
literally piled up with silver and costly
wares. Great centre pieces, epergnes. can
oeIaoi", .-~u cups, au1 massive .nuKart1s,
flower vases. and the chefs d'0mre of Levres.
Dresden and Worcester, strewed the board
in rich prof,Sion. The wedding cake, which
was marvel of sugar architecture, was at
the head of the table. upon superb and
massive salver, while behind the seats of
honor rose up buffet o: gold plate, forming
a background quite in keeping with the gor-
geOuSness of the whole scene. The covers
were laid for ore hundred and forty, and on
ly the plate Of the family was used. The
bridal gifts are thus described:
"The bridal presents. both in quality and
variety, were more than sufficient to have
stocked an Eastern bazaar; so mere glance
at the most prominent must suffice. Break
fast services, as usual. prevailed. there being
some five or six Of them. all of silver, except
one set from Mrs. Montefore, which was OF
massive standard gold enriched with the
most elaborate chas,ngs. To this prncely
gift succeeded long row of candestirks.
g old and silver filagree, and enameed ivory
workboxes, lace. fans, j.w-Iled buttons,
PRAYER books, hound in cold and eweled,
escritoires of buhl and marqueterie, more
breakfast services. and lace parasol. The
latter was in kind OF j.we.ca>e he han.
die wa, covered with Serpents OF ruhies and
diamonds. and the tip of each rib was formed
of An oval shaped emerald and large pearl.
Arranged on table bv themselves were the
| jewels, q dazzling pile, all given by differ
ent members of the Rnthschild :amily. Close
by these. and in weI-merlted place of hon
or. we're some humble but beautifully work.
ed little presents from the scholars and pupil
teachers Of the Jewish free school,
The marriage ceremony was performed at
about three o'clock in the afternoon, and was
conducted as follows according to the Jewish
custom:
! velvet canopy, supported By .dur 0!
the bridegroom's garcons dhonnem, was
placed at the upper end of the ROOM The
bridegroom was then led in by his nearest
male relatives. and placed under the CANOPY
! The bride, who till then had remained in
her apartment, descended to the saloon, at
tended by no less than sixteen bridesmaids,
all att,red alike in white dresses, trimmed
with light blue, the bride wearing the usuaI
lace dress and orange blossoms. AT the door
of the saloon she was met by her mother,
who. assisted by the bridesmaids. COMPLETELY
rnveoped her whole figure and person in a
veil, which reached to the ground, and which
IS 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 canopy. The Chief Rabbi, having
pronounced most eloquent exhortation TO
each, the service was commenced in He
brew. the betro,hed then drank cup of
wine and water, and the bridegroom, taking
the ring. PLACED it on the brides finger, re-
peatins in Hebrew slowly. Behold. thou art
betrothed unto me, with this ring, according
to the rites of Moses and Israel The mar.
riage contract was then read, and prayers re-
sumed, the betrothed again drank a glass of
WINE between them. and the glass being laid
on the ground empty. the bridegroom crush
I'd it with his foot, all the relations at the
same time wishing Gin Hebrew) that the
marriage might be happy. and The bride and
bridegroom be as irrev ocably joined as the
pieces were sundered."
About an hour after the maria ,e, the Wis
itors sat down to the dinner, which was hon
ored by the presence of the French ambassa
dor, and by Mr.. EIsraeIi and Lord Johr
Russell. In the evening grand ball wa
given, at which there was large attendance
Of the arstocracy and beau monde.