New-York daily tribune., 1857-04-17
v.RRTAGE IN HIGH LIFE


IN draw forth greater multitude ei spectator
amid 40 much misery surrounds us, than the mo-
,;o TINT upon certain day at certain hour' anu '
cer+ain Mace any two or more of our feow-mo'''''
were TO receive the mandate, BE happy j"
sorIonce with such happy desire, yesterday our
porter. being duly inspired, wound hl' way 49,,
serv 70 q. Ann's Church in Brooklyn, where '"9
noe Of Sunday railroad-cars is destined not 10
,h silence and sereueness Of the Sabbath
Having learned that at n O'Clock in the evening
marriage was 10 be perpetrated at this church ne re.
orsd himself for the OCCASION and at the ap oiaos
time went thher, thinking that, as iegt mate wit
ness no would be party ndspens' ,ble =, the secrea
mot where love- attired in its est app.re, va. TO
ysfy itself and begin TO bee lawful eIeaen, in the
happy compact Of the social circle But the pathway
Of experience is -trewn W tn disappointment and diff
cuties. Having srnv ed at ST. AIMS Church, our
ambitious reporter, full of happy snticipatons az TO
his reception, io'p the ed6ce cYammed with human
wonders, and Az 1rned with human beauty krequred
all reporter spersevering spirit to penetrate such
multitude and gain access to the altar tie got In,
however, but found that new work engaged his
exertors. An almost impervicSs barricade OF hoops
which protected the wesrefs from being squeezed and
which must have left deep impressions upon the ex-
Iemtes of all who passed through, threatened to
There were hoops Of all sizes and material Thin,
spingy steel hoops which resisted with pressure not
TO be easily overcems slight whalebone hoops, ever
and anon cracking with smothercd snap, which sent
crimson bushes the faces Of the weaers large rope
hoops grating dong with feeling like that ef canal
towing line raspe6 ones neither limbs; huge n-
hated hoops bd5bing up and down like strings OF Bo-
logns sausagee-n high gale; hoops of brass, bent
out Of all coweliness But we will not enlarge upon
the hoops. Suffice it to say, they were around in all
their amplitude, cashing and commingling, jostling,
interlinkng snd separating like the wonderful rings in
the hands of SgnOr Btz. But our reporter, whose
determination not to be thwarted in fulfilling what
he felt to he of the few pleasing duties of life
that Of gratifying himsef-sOon gained favor among
the people, and passed through, his perseverance
exciting the admiration of all present, particularly
the ladies'
Thus, having united with the anxious congregation,
our reporter rested himself upon his dignity, for there
was no seat left him. Meanwhile the organ dscoursed
sweet music which seemed to tell of the soft tones in
which words of love developed themselves into love
her, and hoier, and happier life, and the notes
sweled, the upheaving of every breast appeared
70 sanctify the atmosphere for the express
purpose of making our reporter feel happy.
Couple after couple arrived dressed in all the vari-
ETY. which fashion and the necessities of the occasion
could dictate and took their seats in the pews
each side of the middle aisle. The Rev. DIR. Cutler
attred in his canonicas and accompanied by two other
clergymen occupied the altar. Several ladies tainted
and conveyed to the door, where they breathed
q fresher cir.
Before the Of the happy pair are disclosed, 1t
must be stated that of reporter was party
in confidence, and not to tell who told him of the
coming off of this wedding Refusing to betray this
confidence, he has taken this opportunity to throw the
responsibility upon The TRIBUNE In all directions,
ladies who had been invited to attend this wedding
had gone to their dressmakers and their milners to
procure the adonments necessary for the momentous
occasion. Dressmakers and mDiners told their parc-
uar friends who told their friends iu general until all
Brooklyn was informed of the fact, and reporter
was the only New-Yorker who apprised, for which
be takes this opportunity of expressing his obligation
20 more than thousand young ladies, who didn't tell
anybody but him about it.
About four thousand people were waiting in suspense
the arrival of the bride and bridegroom. At length
they appeared, and, attended by fashionable and
beauteous train approached the sacred ground where
angels only seemed for the time being permitted to
tread. Our reporter devoutly inspired perched upon
his knees the edge of pew, endured psnance for
Fl, e minutes-which seemed TO be as many hours-and
all for the sake of being witness
The Rev. DIR. Cutler stood up, book in hand aud,
waving his right hand desired the congregation to be
silent but anxiety too great, and the confusion
prevailed. Before hm stood Mr. Richard p. Runde aud
Miss ANNA Jones. The bridegroom sustained Onthe
right by six gentlemen in full dress and the bride
the left by six young ladies, three of whom were
dressed in white, with pink basques, and three in
white complete, all bearing in their hands bouquets of
the choicest variety. They were arranged white and
pink alternately, and appeared we'll The bridegroom
was in full dress, with white cravat the bride
dressed in rich white satin, and wore tasteful head
dress with veil Of the usual longitude for such
sions.
The reverend gentleman proceeded with the cere-
mony, during which the bridegroom appeared bashfu,
bu. not mid his face inclined toward the lady of his
love- who went through her part of the performance
with the utmost nonchaance They were both good
looking but the bride seemed to be a realization of
David Copperields first love:
az Her air, her look, her rest, her action,
y Were voice enough for heI
Why need tongue, when those attractions
Our inmost hearts could stir "
The good man pronounced them man and wife, aud
with holy kiss they prepared to receive the blessing
which, being pronounced the nuptia procession evac-
uated the sacred edfce. The Rev. DIR. Cutler said,
that greater multitude had never been in St. AIMS
Church upon any occasion, sacred or profane. Out
slde and inside there could not have been less than
from 5000 TO 900 persons. Our reporter did not
hear Of single instance OF pocket-picking, owing
doubtless 10 the spontaneous nature of the gathering
Mr. Richard p. Randle is an Engshman by birth,
and is engaged in business in this city.
Miss ANNA Jopcs now Mrs. Rundle, is the daughter
Of William j. Jones' esq., late of Rio Janero who
with his lady accompanied his daughter to the altar