The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-11

OF rms FIcnmosp DAILY prarsrcul

NORFOLK, May 9th, 1885,
rrfdav last was the fsftieth anniversary of the
marriage of the venerable editor of the Norfolk
Herald. whose golden wedding celebrated by
a brilliant fsfe-which was attended by large cir
Gle II the intimate friends and relations Of the
family, who were eougregated in the back paror
Of the old Commodnre's residence. on Catherine
street. About r. NJ. the large folding doors
which separated the two rarlors. we're thrown
open. discovering to the occupants Of the back
roam, one OF the most interesting and rare
tatIesux In tho centre Of the eroupe
WAS seated the venerable sire and by hi. side the
partner of his bosom at their feet sat three OF the
youngest grand children, and in a semicirce on
either side stood the children and grand children;
In the centre Of the room stood the Rev. Dr. Arm
strong. The company In the back room who oc-
copied similar semi circle we're thus risdr1 to
the family grcupe which vas composed OF the
sncient and beloved couple. each seventy one
years Of age. six children aud thirteen grand
children--ap thss vas that interesting groupe
formed Of twenty-five members Of one family,
s.in9 humanity In all its ases--th. "infant
in theuurss'. arms" the "school boy with shining
morning face" the man bearded like the pard '
and the venerable sire with spectacl~s on nose,
here the sinil. stops. for the esteemed sold Com
,ncdore Of the Virginia press" 10 stiIl young, and
| even 1T his advanced age. can be found Ia hia
SANCTION wieldinE active- vigorous pen. and
perfarminx tho lahorious duties Of the editor OF
a daily journal with the fsthfulness OF Han OF
| forty. *a-s' ~N~t"
The presenting Of tire tth'>aa YVES followed by
! an eloquent and impressive address, 10 ~hich the
Reverend Doctor alluded to the "hlken core
which binds two willing hearts" and which had
| bound this venerable couple for the past hafc
| tnrv in harmony aud love--of the many and en-
dearine tie. and the prop to sher declining days
which surrounded them--of the faithful discharge
81 their duties in resring sEch family tot whom
| their parents may feel justly proud) and concu-
1ed the deeply interesting ceremonies. by offering
| up ferrent and eloquent prayer of thankfnlness
| for the past aud hope for the future
The tabloau was now broken by the old compile
being surrounded by children, grand children rel
ativcs aud friends all eager to offer the usual
congratulations. The youngest son Of the re-
vered sire who had some time since removed to
the West, absent, as well as FIVE grand chill
dreu, whose residence distant As to pre-
clude the possibility of their attendance. With
the exception Of this void there was nothing to
mar the pleasure Of the brilliant fete which fol
lowed.
While nv pen IL IN the gossip ink | will
mention IN ,3assqnt, the brilliant marriage of an
officer in the u. s. Navy 10 one of the fsirest OF
Norfoik's daughters. which came of the past week
The fortunate aud euved groom j, a Lieutenant in
the navy. and was seut homo from the |. s slocp-
ofwar Dale some months ago. a. one Of the Off
GERS Of the prize crew who brought the bark VIM.
q Lewis into this port He has been attached to
The U. :. receiving ship Pennsylvania ever since,
and was detained here important witness in
the SLAYER case, and like true sailor. rs he is. as
| well as a gentleman. he has made good of his
| time, and wen for himself beautiful bride. May
| his voyage through life be pleasant and prosper
ous. and storms Of adyersity overtake him
| The couple married ia the Presbyterian
church, ny the Rev Or. Armstrong; there were
| ten bridesmaids ami many groon.mon, while
almost every naval and army officer this station
| was in attendance The ftte which followed at
| the residence Of the father of the bride the
Plus ultra of such affairs, and the gtan1est and
most complete of anything of the kind that has
| ever come under The observation of
Profession