The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-19
THAT FASHIONABLE WEEPING.

seen OF the marriage OF 1hauam D0QlSc0, an Amer
lean lady, to Capt Scott of the British Army
WASHINGTON, May 29.-The torch of Hymen
has to-day been the beacon light around which Cos
sips have rallied, deserting the prosy debates of
the Capitol, and even iilting the japanese St.
Johns Church has been the rallying point, and
goodly assemblage was eongregated there at "high
TWELVE, to witness the nuptias of Capt Scott, of
her Maiestys Anglo-Indian service, to Madam la
Barronne de- Bodsco, reiet Of the former Ambas-
sader of the Emperor of the Russas at our Repub-
lican Court. Some oneand- d-twenty years ago, when
your correspondent was just commencing BoEe-
mian life, old Baron de Bodsco went over to the
healthy heights of Georgetown, and there located.
1t was soon whispered that he had seen among the
blooming pupils of the then fourishing Female
Seminary of Miss English, the Juno-like Miss
Harriet Williams, and that he was in love with
her. A few months more. and the quiet old burg
was all astir with their wedding.
1t was grand affair, and the pleasant mansion
, of the Williams family was crowded with " the
good, the great, the gifted and the gay" as old
Mr. Custis used to say were present when his grand
mother was married to George Washington Hen
ry Clay gave away the blushing bride, and the
first groomsman was Mr. Fox, the British Minis
ter. All the Diplomatic corps wore their full
uniforms, and after the wedding ceremonies the
guests went in State to the bridegroom's house,
where there a regal entertainment.
The Baron took his bride to St, Petersburg,
where she was the acknowledged belle Of the Auto
Gratis imperial court, and when she appeared at the
White House on her return, in the Russian nation
al dress, with magnificent diamond necklace on
her fine shoulders, she was, indeed, queenly in
her loveiness. There is picture of her, painted
at that time, which will bear out in this asser-
ton.
" ears passed on, until, some seven or eight win
ters ago. the old Baron gave up the ghost, and was
inferred in the picturesque cemetery at George
town, his devoted wife followed him {as is the
custom of his country on foot to the grave. She
leaned on the arms of his nephews, one of whom
wore the gorgeous uniform of the Russian Imperial
Guard, while the other wore diplomatic costume.
The Baron left five six children, the two
oldest having been taken into the Russian corps of
cadets His widow has since divided her time
between ST. Petersburg and here, visiting, pas
SAINT, the principal courts of Europe, at which she
always a welcome guest Many are the offers
which she is said to have refused, among them Sir
John CHAMPION.
Captain Scott, who is very gentlemanlike
quiet person, returning furlou9h from service
in India, met Madame De Bodisco He followed
her here, and day has led her to the altar 1t
is whispered that the bride, in gaining husband,
forfeits her Russian pension as the widow of a
and also portion of the income which
she has enjoyed by the Barons last will and testa-
mcnt.
All this has been the topic of talk at the clubs,
in the committee rooms, and in the parlors for
week back. Was it a wonder then that the little
Episcopal Church on Presidents Square was filled.
Carriage after carriage drove up, and deposited
fashionable society, dclighting the heart of Jen-
kins, who had come on from New York to "do''
the ceremony for one of the leading papers.
At last in sailed the bride, majestic in purple
silk of elaborate getting up, and wearing ESQ Jen-
kins informed me1 white chip hat, with laces Of
value. She leaned on the arm Of j. b.,
who sported a snow-white cravat and vest, and
made most respectable appearance
The bridegroom wore his uniform-the ungan-
ly, bobbed-off, scarlet frock coat of the British
army, with the Prince Albert hat, and formida-
BILE looking sword Lord Lyons and the other
Dplomats-Engsh, Russian, Mexican, and from
other Courts, were all there.
Rev. Dr. Pyne did oficiate, having given
way to some clergyman from the parish church of
the bride, in Georgetown. The ceremony was
duly performed, and then Mr. Buchanan kissed the
bride Jenkins wept with emotion at this touch
ing spectacle
Two of the brides brothers were present--one
other officer of the U. S. Navy. To enumerate
the fair spectators would be to tell the beadroll of
beauty, and invading the province of
J Jenkins. Of course the bride was cordially con-
graduated, and when she left in the Presidents
carriage, with him and her gallant husband, all
wished her God speed! The happy couple go
North and will soon start for his post of duty in
India.