The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-10-16

Mr.. Cleghorn's life insurance.
Tux MARRIAGE OF lIox. GEO II. WILLIAMS.
The Portland (Oregon) Herald Of Septem.
Der 1lh, contains this notice which will in.
ssrest many OF our readers. George II. wills
liams came to Lee county in his early boy
hood; studied for the bar; after short prac-
,ice wae elected District Judge. In his pro
fessonal and official life he developed the
possession OF high order Of talents Several
years ago be went to Oregon in the early set.
Element Of tina, country. Previously he had
married an accomplished. auiiable, and uni.
yersally -esteemed young lady, the daughter
of General Van Antwerp. Of this city. The
people Of his new home early discovered his
worth. and he soon reached commanding
influence there. When the State was re.
deemed from Democratic dominion the Union
party of Oregon made wise use of its vic-
tory, and sent Judge Williams to represent i,
in the United States Senate He is a strong
and influential member of that body. Politi
cslly he ia fully in accord with the free, pro.
gressiye spirit Of the age. He has breadth n
craftsmanship and practical force. Yet .
comparatively young man. his future prom
ises rich harvest Of performance in the din.
iinguished held he has already won. Gu,
people will remember with pleasure, that fo,
one Of the srandest speeches ever made il
Lee comfy, they we're indebted to Sena,,
Williams. We refer to that address be mad,
~ the Junction during the war
Mr. Williams lost his first wife some wear
ago. She died of consumption. a, their HON,
in Oregon.
LIAMS-GEoRGE-At Tririty Church
Portland, at e'eleck in the evening Of the A.,
INST by the Rev. Vim. Stoy, Hon. txoRce n
WILLIAMS and Miss hAr. A. Gxescs.
The above ceremonies were among the m os
happily and pleasantly conducted of any We
have every had an opportunity of witpessins
We are glad that We are no. called unon =
speak OF the elite. and such like term. of no
culiar and exclusive import. but are happy ;,
say that all things were conducted in a sivl,
of correct taste md admirable simrlici '. II
say that the eeremonials nj the church wer,
conducted with great dignity and proprie,y
Is to speak the simple and plain truth. IL
say the bride was richly, tastefully and beau
tifully adorned in splendid MORE ANTIQUE. +
simple tribute to her taste and wel,-snow,
aud elegant accomplishment; and that IN,
bridegroom was digni6ed without ostenta,
ton and pleasant without effort ia onlv s.y.
ing what was apparent 70 the eye of ever,
beholder. On Withdrawing from the church
the party made their way to the residence q
Hon j. J. Hoffman. where it Va. ioiaed b,
several hundred invited guests. aud during
the three hours, from the cabalistic '.y 4
IL the lapse oftime seemed to be foreotte,
and to be compressed into one moment o
analloyed and Unreasonable delight. Anc
especially did Recorder Hoffman and HI
smable and accomplished lady dispense Ii.
most munihcent hospitality to the guests tina
n1lsd their thronged and elegant .oansion
ne happy couple received the warm and chr
aia' congratulations from their friends v;,.
dignity, elegance, and grace. The un;verss
sentiment seemed TO be, "well mated val
matched" long life, prosperity. u,efn n
and Joy to the brim." But all ,h;n.. ~.
have An end, and 30 INST our nos;cs - " ~,
really brilliant party. We Join n m. M;
versal sentiment, and wish The xsddeS ~;
much joy, long life, and prosperity.