The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-29
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
The Universal Mother.

The Universal Mother.
We draw the attention of readers tohe following re-
marabe ceremony 1t proves that the Catholic Church. as
have always the bigory of certain
"Copperhead journals who have the efrontery to speak in
the of Caholcityis the mother beneath whose uni
versal wings all mankind on an equality We recon-
mend to the Irish people of America who have allowed
blind partisan feelings to override their human charity to
read the following and rampe beneath their feet this
miserable and unmany feeling of hostility to the coored
God knows no color Why should man ?-Eps l. R.
BRILLIANT WEDDING IN ooLoRED HIGH LIFE.
From the St. Louis Times, February 49,
The marriage service performed Yesterday at St. Vim
cents Church. In style of magncence that has been
surpassed IN the city, and which those who witnessed will
never forget The altar was illuminated and decked in the
richest ornaments The most splendid belonging
to the Church used and the whole edce wore the a
pearance of grand festival Carpets were spread down the
ases and extended out the sidewalk the cubsone
In the sanctuary six cergymen were assembled surrounded
by eighteen attendants dressed the most gorgeous
Inc rite was performed according the ceremonies of the
Catholic Church, with all the spendor and mpreveness of
Its grand ceremonial In the body of the church every pew
was filled and around the railing of the sanctuary every
OF standing room occupied The spectators were
unworthy the OCCASION for the wealth dason of the city
were present. among whom the has been subject
daily conversation for the past two months At o'clock the
bridal party arrived AS they entered the church the full
organ gave forth its swelling volume of music till the win
dows shook in the walls Every eye turned towards the
parties as two by two, they walked slowly up the middle
AISLE and EXPLANATIONS of wonder at the brilliant pageant
were heard on all sides When the bridal party reached the
railing OF the sanctuary they stood for moment then genu
Heated together and the bride and bridegroom each knet
beautifully worked prize Die which was placed at the foot
of the steps. The ministers them came forward and the
bridal party advanced to the railing Rev. Father Burke
C. NJ assisted by Rev. Fathers Hennessey NJ and Koop
NJ performed the service. During this interesting
mony profound stiffness regned throughout the church, and
every ear was strained to catch the responses They
givenn clear, audible voice-the parties knowing what
they doing and eyidencng hesitation The bride
was dressed in most exquisite style and TASTE She
carried bouquet of beautiful wax-fowes in her hand and
her head and reaching almost to the floor was thrown
magnificent lace vail of point applique This item alone
exquisite workmanship, and costing $4,000. The material
alone for her dress cost 400 The grosm Also dressed
with perfect taste There two bridesmaids and gooms
men, all arrayed In manner scarcely inferior to the
tracting parties. Mr.. James p Thompson the groom is
mulao and has resided in ST. Louis for number of years
He is partner of Camorgan whose baths are we'll known
and is the of several shaving saloons this city, He
reported to be immensely wealthy and on Yesterday pre-
sented his bride with check for thousand dollars He
of good education and has travelled considerable in
Europe. The BRIDE Miss Antoinee Ruger also mulato
and native of ST. Louis Her wealth in cash and real
estate between three and four hundred thousand dollars
She is only child and has been orphan for some time
She very highly esteemed by all her acquaintance and is
known to use her wealth in beneficial all around
her. She very charitable and the foremost in every
teprse looking towards the assistance of the needy and has
for long time been the sole support several poor
Many OF those who have been the objects charity were
IN the church yesterday and offered their good wishes for
her happiness The bride attended by Miss Britannia
kump and Miss Julia Sabadie The groom was accompanied
by Mr. g. l.. de Randamie and Mr.. George Randolph As
the bridal party retired from the church the full choir sang
the Gloria, from Mozarts immortal "Twelhh Mass" and
IN CONCLUSION the Wedding March given in splendid
style The happy party intend starting at once for Europe
and will make protracted tour on the continent
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