The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-02
FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.
Marriage of P. 7. Barnum's Daughter.
Brilliant Display In Bridgeport New
Features in the Marriage Cere-
ny-CFand Receptlon-Large
Company - T a h on and
Beauty in Church, Etc.


BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Thursday, March 1.-This
town has been in a great hutter from an early
hour this morning TIL late this afternoon Car
ri8ges driven by men having on their breasts
white rosettes admonished the people that some
thing out OF the ordinary line OF Bridgeport life
was on loot. So many carriages we're never seen
in the place before; hence the inquiry on all
hands-"What is il pi The milliuers most of
whom were in the secret let it out, and by noon
the announcement that Hol. + T. Barnum was
going to offer his last and youngest daughter,
Pauline, upon the altar of Hymen was in gene
raj circulation, and ladies hastened 10 the South
Congregational Church, where the ceremonies
were 10 take place.
At few minutes before IL o'clock the doors
Of the church we're thrown open, and Lo place
OF worship was ever before filed so soon, nor
by so much beauty. The body of the church
was reserved for the friends of the Barnum
family, who we're about i've hundred in number.
MIR. Bartholomew, the accomplished organist OF
the church, entertained the audience with the
performance OF some admirable selections appro-
pirate 10 the occasion. Rev. DIR. Lord, Pastor
OF the church, and Rev. Abel @. Thomas Off
ciated The name of the bride was Pauline T.
Barnum, and that of the bridegroom Nathan
Seeley, of the firm of seeley Stevens,
New York.
The bridesmaids were Miss Julia c. Crssy,
Miss George G. Moody, and Miss Irene J. Butler.
The groomsmen we're Adrian Hegeman, Jr., of
Hoover, Calhoun Co.. Russell Howell, OF NJ.
A. Howell g. Co.; and L. S. Terry, of Weston &
De Billier. The "Rentlemanly ushers" were NJ.
" B. Smith of E. A. Smith Bros; David Scott
Of Vernon Bros; and Samuel H. Wheeler, of
Yale College.
OF the attire in which the bridal party ap-
peared lady present summed up its description
IN the following aconic and sensible terms:-
''The bride was dressed in white satin, and the
bridesmaids in tarletan. They were all lowered,
and dressed in excellent taste, and looked
lovely"
mr. oaror,o,,,r ,,os or;,,;ro1 and ,ros n dooidod
improvement upon the iorms usually adopted
on such occasions. Instead Of pronouncing the
bridal pair man and wife," Dr. Lord pro-
nounced them husband and wife," which, OF
course, is right. There we're other features
about the ceremony which won the good opinion
OF the vast congregation, and made many q lady
long ago married wish for another wedding. so
as to have things done according to this style.
When the question was asked, "Who gveth this
woman" ETC., MIR. Barnum stepped forward and
put the right hand of Pauline into that of the
minister without the sliahtest hesitation, or, as
lady near the immediate scene observed, "He
didn't shed tear, did hep
After the ceremony ha6 been duly solemnized,
the party repaired at once to the delightful resi-
dence OF Mr.. Barnum, on the Fairfield road, a
locality which was never tarer than 1t was to-
day, rendered so by the beauty and fashion not
only OF Bridgeport, but OF other places, North,
South, East and West. The company was happy
and soclable. 1t was composed OF youth, age
and intelligence. Among tie gentlemen present
Of the House Of Representatives; Hon. E. c.
mgersoll, OF Illinois, successor in Congress to
Owen Lovejoy; Munson Hawey, President of
the Pequonnet Bank; Hon. w. D. Blsnop, eX-
Member OF Congress-; c. Spooner eX-Mayor; S.
II. Wales, editor Scientific american; n. Wheeler
Esq, of Wheeler & Wilson; Captain j. E. Dun
ham; Il. Birdseye, OF e. Bird eye & Co.. DR..
Charles H. Sanford; d. W. G. Wheeler, OF Bulk
ley, Sheldon & Co., New York; Hon. Mr.. Coe;
Rev. Mr. StnsoD, Fairfield; Rev. Mr.. Stocking,
OF Seymour; Captain Gross, OF New York; John
Howard Major Mlddlebrook, and John n. Genin,
The company was brilliant and each mem-
Der of it seemed to be aTrayed so as to bring out
in bold relief
The charms
Winch beauty disclose.
The table did not groan Git was no occasion
for groanlngl, but sang loudly the praises of
Mr. Barnum 1t was arranged with taste as
well as abundance, and its blessings were mex
haustible
Ofthe presents to the bride, although they
were all valuable, there was one which the re-
cipient will prize more than all the others.
The following note will best describe it,
BRIDGEPoRT, February 28 My Dear Pauline;-I
have woven on a wreath for your wedding day, OF
flowers made of the hair of those nearest to you.
1t represents four generations all Of whom are still
from your aged grandmother dOwn TO dear little
Barnum Thompson. II there be single thOrn
among The flowers do not know 1T; none out plea
SAINT thoughts have been woven in by me, and look
! ing over the history written upon IT, cannot find
any cause OF regret or sorrow for you When con-
sIder the rich blessing that has surrounded all your
past life, feel hope that the loving goodness
OF the Lord may crown your future and allow no
thornS 10 grow around you.
Hitherto parental love has shielded you from every
| care; but you now about TO lake upon yourself
in the relations of wife the higher duties and active
responsibilities OF wOmanhoOd. May YOU IN ialth-
tul performance of these, find your life grow fresher
and stronger year by year. May the arm OF flesh
upon which you are about TO lean prove suong aud
true, Nay OLD age find diminutlOn of your mar
! rage love; and may the LOTOs night arm guide YoT
both into the way of peace everlasting is the prayer
| OF your friend, NJ l.. THOMAS.
This wreath is indeed beautiful piece of art,
and the other properties which it possesses make
! its value great TO the bride.
Passing over many things might reter to, l
conclude by saying that the spirit evinced by Mr..
| BaTnum was the same in this as in every thing
! which his hand finds to do. 1t was the wedding
! OF his last daughter and his last child, and its
! celebration was conducted nObly. may pro
perly refer TO the TACT that no stImulants were
! present, and have no doubt that to this excel
lent feature is due the complete success of the
Affair."
The bridal party and their immediate friends
left for New York at O'clock nitWo magnificent
cars obtained for the occasion by Conductor
John Bradley, OF the New York and New Haven
Railroad. To the bride and bridegroom let us
wish much happiness and long lilo to enjoy it,
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