The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-09-19
Notes from the Capital.
AUGUSTA, Sept. II.

AUGUSTA, Sept. II.
To the Editor Of the Press: -'
Thermometer $50 in the shade. Still men
are exchanging congratulations over the Union
victory Of Monday. IT'S somewhat amusing
to observe the comments of the copperhead
press upon the result of the election. One
would suppose the "last ditch" had been found,
but it appears that there is slower deep"
and the democracy are outstanding their re-
sources for another year. II they would ex-
hibit the forethought of Mrs. Toodle, and pro-
vide themselves such coffin, 'twould be an
indication of sanity really refreshing.
Your correspondent, who desires to be
faithful chronicler of passing events, would
hardly be true to himself did he omit to men
ton the recent Union triumphs in the social
life of this goodly city. Tuesday eve witnessed
the nuptials of Benjamin II. Kinds ESQ., MEM
Der of the Legislature of 6l from Bristol, now
of Washington, d. c., and Miss NJ. Fannie
Moore daughter of Lewis ID. Moore Esq, Dep
uty Secretary of State. This morning, and
while | am writing, the same ceremony is be-
ing performed at ST. Marks church between
Capt. Dana of the 18th regular infantry and
Miss Rice, daughter of Judge Rice of this
city.
Your correspondent was favored with an
invitation to the former, and for the benefit of
all whom it may concern, will give brief ac-
count of the same. The invitation specified
s O'Clock Tuesday eve as the hour for the Ger
h,t lnr Marble
church was crowded to its utmost capacity.
AT length the doors of the ante-room opened,
and Rev. Mr. Gierlow, attended by Rev. Mr..
Arnitage, of Detroit, came in. Miss Gushing
of this city presided at the organ.
The bridal party soon entered in order as
follows: Mr.. Bradbury of this city, and Miss
Burrows of New York; Mr. johnson of the
Boston Advertiser, and Miss Burnham of Low
ell; Mr.. Moore, brother of the bride, and Miss
Morrill,, daughter of Senator Morrill, of this
city; the bride supported by her father, and
the bridegroom accompanying Mrs. Moore.
The services at the church were very grace
fully performed by the clergymen mentioned
above.
Your correspondent then returned to his no.
tel, determined to don his best attire, accept
the invitation to the reception at the house Of
the brides father, and note particulars.
On arriving at the house your correspondent
found stationed before the gate, and discourse
ing, by the way, most excellent music, the
Augusta Brass Band.
The reception room was tastefully and very
appropriately de corated with flowers and ev-
ergreens. The dining-hall presented many
attractive features. The wedding-cake was
rich, and premonitory of sleepless nights,
grandmothers, &c. The bridal cake was beau
tiful to look upon, the promise was not broken
to the taste. Hot coffee and sandwiches, cold
chicken, ice cream, pears, apples, tarts, and
bouquets, were all most temptingly displayed.
In an adjoining room were spread the presents
to the bride, and your correspondent was al
most forced to look about to satisfy himself
that he was not at Tiflany.s, Ball and Blacks,
or some similar establishment There were
silver goblets, spoon-holders, knives and forks,
berry dishes, lined with crystal, spoons, cups
and napkin-rings lined with gold, silver ice
pitcher and salver, vases, toast-racks and cake
baskets, books, engravings, sets of jewelry,
&c, &c, all too numerous to mention. Mr..
Hayes, musical director of the Augusta Band,
furnished music for those who were disposed
TO dance.
Your correspondent having accomplished
the grand rounds prepared to leave when it
occurred to him that description OF the bridal
dress would not be undressing to some of
the fair readers of the Press. Here it is-bri-
dial dress, white silk, cut Spanish waist, with
pulled lace waist above; long white veil with
wreath of orange blossoms. Bridesmaids
in white muslin with short white wells fasten-
ed with two pink roses.
A very pleasant surprise was here given to
brought Chambers Band, with number of
invited guests. The band took position quiet
ly in the yard and sounded their very unex-
pected arrival in the rich tones of the "Wed-
ding March," After playing several tunes,
they came in, by invitation, and enjoyed the
hospitables OF the house.
The occasion was altogether very pleasant
one; the company remained till long into the
wee sma hours" and the congratulations and
good wishes to the happy couple were heart
felt and earnest.
Rumor says the bridal breakfast party this
morning, at Judge Rices, is very select, and
promises to be very brilliant affair." The
brides troussedu is said to be very extensive
ana very rich. ZETA.
To the Editor of the Press: