M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1858-08-05
For the Macarthur Democra


Mr.. EDIToR:-Please permit me, for the
sake Of variety and in order to spice the
present monotony of these hard times, to
relate to your readers very interesting per-
formance yesterday hal the pleasure Of
witnessing, l. e. the return and reception Of
Mr.. A. D. Jaynes aud lady at the Vinton
Furnace, after their pleasant bridal tour to
the Queen City.
On their approaching the Vinton Furnace
they were saluted by three rounds from the
cannon, with enthusiastic cheers, which
were kept up more or less during the even.
lug. A half past three o'clock P. M. a very
magnificent dinner was prepared by Mr.. and
Mrs. Smallwood, (Which, for good taste and
arrangement, will never be forgotten by the
writer,) and at that hour was truly appreci-
nled by the cheerful party. Dinner closed
by the very moderate use of a fine article of
sparkling Catawba and appropriate toasts-
daylight Of the remaining part Of the even
ing being taken up by the merry crowd is
iting the Managers residence, &c. And at
81 O'Clock P. NJ. four tar barrels were spiked
on four posts ten feet hig in front of Mr..
SmalIwoOd s residence and set on fire, which
blazed brilliantly, Illuminating the hills all
around in addition TO the beautiful MOON
light night, at which time Col. Norris had
some two hundred honest, hardy hands par
AIDED, attended by fine martial music, in drill
and department only surpassed by Napole'
on's Select Guard,-and the serenading now
commenced by fine line drawn up in front
OF the blazing luminaries, and call was
then made for DIR. Jaynes, who, with his
bride ani number of ladies' and gentlemen,
appeared on the steps and green in front Of
Smalwood's house. The blazing tar be.
tween the special guests and the military
band, reflected additional lustre on the faces
OF all present, the bride appearing perfectly
angelic as she stood quietly and calmly view
ing the crowd ana scenery before her, whilst
her husband delivered very eloquent and
feeling address to his daily fellow citizens.
who then greeted him with three Cheers!'
alte: which, on call, |. C. Carrot, Esq, res.
ponded with much energy and warmth in
behalf Of the serenaders and others, which
was also received with three hearty cheers.
Thence the military, headed by Mr.. Jaynes
marched 10 the Office of the furnace, where
the crowd was furnished with an excellent
and harmless treat, which was received with
"three cheers" Thence re-marched TO Mr..
Smallwood's residence. Gates were opened
marched round the house--fne music!-
(lst round,) half past 10 o'clock" three
cheers for bride and groom!''
Just at this time Mr.. 7. B. Davis, or
who is more gener ally known by the title
of Gen. Blucher, arrived with a carriage,
from appearance, for the benefit of some Of
the party next day, and call al once from
the crowd, he, not knowing of the order and
speeches that had preceded the call Of his
name, with some embarrassment responded
in about these words He felt overwhelmed
with gratitude, as stockholder of this in
stitution, tosee their gentlemanly Manager,
with his welcome bride, among us, received
with so much respect and man ilestations Of
good feeling by those employed on he prem
ises and in the vicinity Of the furnace-ma-
king one general greeting Of smiling faces
to whom Gen. B. returned thanks in behalf
of all directly interested in the welfare oil
the furnace, and closed 6y adding, to the
former and present Managers, C. Newkirk
and A. d. Jaynes-May they in future, as
in times past, always be among the foremost
and boldest to exemplify and uphold whatey.
or constitutes the prosperity, happiness and
glory of the society in viii ch they may be
associated; and may Mrs. Jaynes fill the fine
mansion with dignity. kindness and hospi-
tality--in short, be second Mrs. Newkirk,
who is a model lady, admired and Amos!