The New York herald., 1862-03-12
INTERESTING MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
Nuptials Of Lieutenant Arago, Of the FreDch'
Navy, and the Countess dc Montholon,
Daughter Of the French Consul
General Imposing Ceremonies NJ
st. Stephen'e II. CO Church,
&e., &C.. Ae.

Ihere was most interesting marriage ceremony as
eleven O'Clock yesterday morning. The parties were'
Lieutenant Charles Gabriel Roger Arago OF the French
Navy, nephew Of the celebrated astronomer and ME-
Albne Anne Yoande Countess Montholon amiabs'
and accomplished daughter Of the Marquis dc Monhoon
French Consul General at this port. The nupta
monies took place at st. Stephens Roman Catholic;
church, in Twenty eighth street, before and
highly fashionable assemblage many Of the first faies
In this city being represented on the occasion.
Among the distinguished parties present besides the
Marquis and Marchioness dc Monthoon and the bride
and bridegroom we noticed Lieutenant General Scott,
OK Mayor Wood and lady. Prof. Bartlett, OF westi
Point, Chew. dc la Forest, French Consul General
at Philadelphia. Monsieur De Beaumont Secretary Of the
French legation del Prado Secretary Of the Spansh'
legation the Duke Lsignano Consul General Of aly;
Mr. Archibald the British Consul Mr. Stoughon, SPANISH
Consul Lieut. Le and all the officers Of the French
frgate Catnat Chsvaor Louis Borg. ColoDs, Van Brsn
and several others.
The altar beautifully decorated by the ladies Of
the congregation with prouson Of natural howers,
bouquets and evergreens which had most picturesque
and refreshing effect In fact the entire ed6ce, with It's
splendid stained glass windows and freseosd walls pre-
sened an unusually brilliant appearance, hcghtened'
greatly by hundreds Of burning tapers, the flashing
Of the nobility which decorated the breasts Of
several Of those present. and the magnificent Of
the ladies'
About ten O'Clock A. NJ. tho civil marriage.
rendered necessary by the French law, was per-
formed by the Chevalier Louis Borg at tho resi-
dence Of the Marquis do Montholon No. "a wost Tenth
street. An hour thereafter the bridal party
St. Stephens church. accompanied nearly hundred,
carriages and entered the edHce the bride and BRIDE
groom together with the Marquis and Marchioness do
Montholon occupying the pew directly front Of tho
altar
The Rev. DR.. J. ". Cummings, pastor Of the church,
shortly appeared robed in the most costly vesmsnts,
and socmnized High Mass with all the pomp and gran
deur Of the Catholic service. while the organ peaed
forth in strains Of the grandest sacred music and tho
choir consisting Of several distinguished artists sang
Of the finest Of Catholic composers. Mr.
A. Mora presided at the organ
After mass DR.. Cummings delivered brief and i'm
pressivc address, and explained that though marriages
are forbidden during the holy Of Lent special
dspensaton granted for sufficient reasons IN this.
case by the ecclesiastical authorities The gen.
tleman then proceeded to join the happy couple
dssoube bonds OF marinony according to the
MES Of the Catholic Church. The service was simple and
short. The witnesses to the ceremony wore Madame
General Gratot, Mle Julie Countess de Montholon SIS
tor Of the brde Chevaer Fabr commander Ie Cati-
nat and ~ julius Souchard Chevaler the Legion OF
Honor and French Consul at Boston.
The bride attirsd elegantly, but without ostcnta
tion, in splendid white satin dress, with nounces &c.
beautiful wreath Of flowers rested her forehead
and secured rich lace veil, which fell in ample folds
about her shoulders. The bridegroom appeared in the
dress Of civilian, in plain black suit, white gloves,
nc. Our reporter not being versed in the mysterious
arts Of Jenkins cannot attempt minute descrjp-
ton OF the apparel.
At tho conclusion Of the marriage ceremony the bridal
party repaired to the residence of the Marquis Chares
do Montholon. where most recherche breakfast par
taken Of by the intimate friends of the family.
Lieut.. Arago member of Prince Napoeon's suite
during tho late visit Of his Imperial Hghness this
country.