Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1868-02-20
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ed High Life.
From the St. Louis Times, February /.


The marriage service was performed
yesterday at St Viucents Church, in a
style OF magnifcence that has never been
surpassed in the city, and which those who
witnessed it viii never forget. The altar
was Illuminated and decked In It's richest
ornaments The most splendid rcstn>ents
belonging TO the church were used, and
the whole editice wore the appearance Of
a grand festival. Carpets were spread
down the aisle of the church and extended
out on the side walk even to the curb
stone. In the sanctuary six clergymen
were assembled, surrounded by eighteen
attendants, dressed in the most gorgeous
manner. The rite was performed accord
ing to the ceremonial of the Catholic
Church, with all the splendor and impress
siyeness o. its grand ceremonial. In the
body of the church every pew was filed,
and around the railing of the sanctuary
every foot of standing room was occupied.
The spectators we're not unworthy the oc-
casion, for the wealth and fashion of the
ei'y were present, among whom the event
has been the subject of daily conversation
for the past two months. At O'Clock the
bridal party arrived. As they entered The
church the full organ gave forth It's sw ell
ling volume of music till the windows
shook in the walls. Every eye was turned
toward the parties as, two by two, they
walked slowly mp the middle aisle, and
EXPLANATIONS of wonder and surprise at the
brilliant pageant were heard on all sides.
When the bridal party reached tic railing
of The sanctuary, they stood for moment.
then genuflectcd together, and the bride
and bridegroom each knelt ON a beautifully
worked pric Dicts, which was placed al
the foot of the steps. The ministers then
came forward, and the bridal party advan-
ced to The railing. Rev. Father Burke. c.
NJ. assisted by Rev. Fathers Hernnessey.
c. NJ. and Koop, e. NJ, performed the
service. During this interesting ceremony
profound stiffness reigned throughout the
church, ard every ear was strained 10
catch the responses. They were given in
a clear. audible voice--ihe parties knowing
what they were doing, and evidcncing 10
hesitation The bride was dressed in naost
exquisite style and taste. She wore a
heavy satin dress, with long train trim
med with point lace, carried q boquet #
beautiful wax flowers in her hand, and
over her head, and reaching almost to the
floor, was thrown magnificent lace veil
of point applique. This one item alone
cost $500. Her jewelry was diamonds
the earrings being Of exquisite workman
ship, and cost $1,000 The material alone
other dress cost 81 100. The groom, also,
was dressed with perfect taste. There
were two bridesmaids, and groomsmen, all
of whom were arrayed in manner scarce
ly infcrier 10 the contracting parties. Mr.
James p. Thomson, the groom, is d mulat-
10, and has resided in St. Louis for num-
Der of years. He is partner Of Clamor-
gan, whose baths arc well known, and is
the owner Of several shaving saloons in
this city. He 10 reported to be immensely
wealthy, and on yesterday presented his
bride with check for ten thousand dol
lars. lie is man of good education, and
has travelled considerably in Europe. The
bride, Miss Anto;nette Ruiger. is also a
mulatto, and native of ST. Louis. Her
wealth in cash and real estate, is between
three and four hundred thousand dollars.
She is an only child, and has been an or
phan for some time. She is very highly
esteemed by all her acquaintances, and is
known to use her wealth in a manner
beneficial SO all around her. She is very
charitable, and the foremost in every en-
teprise looking towards the assistance of
the needy; and has for a long time been
the sole support of several poor person.
Many of those who have been the objects
of her charity were in the church yester-
day, and offered their good wishes for her
happiness. The bride was attended by
Miss Britannia Kump and Miss Julia
Saba lie. The groom was accompanied
by Mr.. c. L. dc Randamie and MIR. Geo
Randolph. As the bridal party retired
from the chnr::cci.;. me full choir sang the
.'Gloria" from Mozart immortal Twelfth
Mass" and in conclusion the "Wedding
March was given in splendid style. The
happy party intend starting at once for
Europe. and will make protracted tour
on the continent.