Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-13

THE MARRIAGE OF MIKE McCooIE.-we
have heretofore referred 70 the marriage Of the
pugilIst, Michael McCoole, in St LOUIS, on the
9TH inst, 10 miss Mollie Naughton, daughtsr of
. wealthy contractor of that ciIy. The ST.
Louis Republic an thus describes the event:
When II had been announced that the great
champion OF America was conquered In an en-
counter that subdues the best Of men, public
curiosity was on the quf rice, aud public de-
monstrauon was earnest and enthusiastic.
Long before the hour selected for the ceremony
had arrived a vast crowd had surrounded the
church and the parsonage al attached. Eve thou
sand persons had congregated 70 do homage to
the champion, and, TO evince their respect, the
most perfect order was preserved. and the
most perfect decorum was insisted upon.
Al half-past eight O'Clock a splendid carriage
darted down the crowded ways, and it was the
blooming bride elect. Another followed
rapidly, and it was Michael McCoole, a pleased
smile on an honest face that flushed and Lit
cheerily as the vast crowd shouted and cheered.
Tossing 10 and mo, and making space merrily
Tor those who were 10 be made happy, the as
semblage "opened ranks" for the bridal party
70 enter the church. and, as they entered. close
pyIng every nook and corner of the vast build
ing. Brave and erect, under the grand glare
Of the chandeliers, Michael stood mp with his
.winsome Teddy, the nusn OF youth on her
features. Solemn and holy the organ pealed
forth; earnestly and calmly Father Mulhol-
land repeated the marriage ceremony, and for
response and appreciation the pleased copgre-
CATION looked and murmured their delight
IL was finished. The solemn words
Whom God has joined together let no man
altar; the swelling music pulsed low and ten
terly; the soft south wind blew in through the
open wlndow3, and rippled the dark hair of
the bride as II Cupid had caressed II; the church
lifted up It's towering spIre IS an outstretched
arm, prayin for benedictions, and the breezs
blew and the night came down upon q happy
PaIr kneeling IN the central aisle TO receive
the blessings of Father Mulnolland. who gave
II 10 them with all the fervor and kindness Of
his heart.
The bride is very pleasing looking girl,
probably about twenty years of a,,e, and was
attired IN white. while the stalwart form of
McCoole wgs arrayed in well fitting black
The scene IN the church was a most ami.
mated one Never. perhaps, be,ore was such q
alarming, but, nevertheless, all went OF we'll;
and the marriage was a grand success IN every
way.
The Missouri Democrat notices the marriage
under the stunning displayed head Of "rhe
Lion Of the Prize Ring Lies Down with the
Lamb, mike McCoole in Lavender Kids"
Impeded," Woman Hystericked and Suck.
hngs Trampled Under Foot" &c, &c. The
reporter says:
Late in the evening when the crowd had re.
tired from the house Of the bride, the happy
pair held a reception, when Miss Nellie Forhan
and Miss Mollie Breen, Mrs. Norton, and hosts
CT friends assembled TO congratulate the new
couple on their new way IN life. The bribes-
MAIDS Were all school girls of Miss Norton.
OF Mikes fighting the bride said: sIf there's
honor 10 gain, then ight-if there is money,
then decline" So IL seems she has the Irish
pluck. Her mother said, Suppose he'd get
EIlledl" 81 don't care" says she, s.III have
him II he's killed in two hours, for he is NV
man, and love him" Surely, the words Of
the good book has come to pass-'sThe lion
shall lay down with the lamb'-and this time
be takes his lay IN the green pastures of mat
Timong. Let fall DOW the curtain en- thy wed
Ced bliss, oh, McCoole. Let no vulgar eyes
seek 10 peer further. May seccess-young
McCooles, as numerous and gritty as the sands
on the sea shore, be thine, and = good square
fight, in which you shall come Of the triumph
ant victor, and remain, as you are, the cham.
pion OF America be the next MeCooleism on
The doekel,
- The people o; Indiana heginmg to
tEink that something must ne done 10 relieve
them OF the stigma Of living IN "the great d.
Noree state" The divorces granted in Indians,
Uncer present laws, number, on the average
about.nve thousand per annum.
SA tairty-two months girl in Worcester
tkUs accosted her paiernal relative a day or
TWO aRo: Papa will you buy M some holes
10 put IN my ears,so can have some ear -ringsr'
Papa is now looking for the holes.
~The Chinese saw the conyicts In Auburn
take their boiled beans, and pork corn bread
moved tasfa q ~. a. -.