Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1868-02-27
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From the 81. L,uis Times, February 15,J
The marriage service was performed
yesterday at St. Vincent's Church, in q
style of magnifcence that has never
been surpassed in the city, and which
those who witnessed it will never for.
get. The altar was illuminated and
decked in its richest ornaments. The
most splendid vestments belonging 10
the church we're used, and the who's
edi6ce wore the appearance of grand
festival. Carpets were spread down
the aisle of the church, and extended
out on the sidewalk even to the curb
stone. 10 the sanctuary six clergymen
were assembled, surrounded by eighteen
attendants, dressed in the most gorge.
ous manner. The rite was performed
according to the ceremonial of the
Catholic Church, with all the splendor
and impressiveness of its grand cere.
monial. In the body of the church
every pew was filled, and around the
railing of the sanctuary every foot of
standing room was occupied. The
spectators were not unworthy the occa-
sion, for the wealth and fashion of the
city were present, among whom the
event has been tue subject of daily con.
versation for the past two months. At
s o'clock the bridal party arrived. As
they entered the church the full organ
gave forth its swelling volume OF music
till the windows shook in the walls
Everv eye was turned toward the par
ties as, two by two, they walked slowly
up the middle aisle, and ordinations
OF wonder and surprise at the brilliant
pageant we're heard on all sides When
the bridal party reached the railing of
the sanctuary, they stood.for a moment,
then genuhected together, and the
bride and bridegroom each knelt on a
beautifully worked prize Dieu, which
was placed at the foot of the steps.
The ministers then came forward, and
the bridal party advanced t. the rail
ing. Rev. Father Burke, O. NJ, assist
ed bv Rev. Fathers Hennessey, @. M,
aud KoOp, q. NJ, performed the SER
vice. During this interesting ceremony
profound stiffness reigned throughout
the church, and every ear was strained
to catch the responses. They we're
given in q clear, andible voice the
parties knowing what they were doing,
and evidencing no hesitation.
The bride was dressed in most ex.
quisite style aud taste. She wore
heavy satin dress, with lDng train
trimmed with point lace, carried bou-
quet of beautiful wax flowers in her
hand, aud over her head, and reaching
almost to the floor, was thrown mag.
nifcent lace veil of point applique. =
This ono item alone cost $500. Her
iewelry was diamonds, The earrings be-
ing of exquisite workmanship, and
costing $4,000 TIE material alone of
her dress cost $1,400. The groom,
also, was dressed with perfect taste
There we're two bridesmaids and
groomsmen, all OF whom were arrayed
in manner scarcely inferior to the
contracting parties Mr.. James P.
Thompson, the groom, is a mnlatto,
and has resided in st. Louis for num-
ber OF years. He is a partner Of. Cla-
morgan, whose baths are we'll known,
and is the owner of several shaving
saloons in this city. He is reported to
be immensely wealthy, and on yester
day presented his bride with check
for ten thousand dollars. He is man
Of good education, and has travelled
considerably in Europe. The bride,
Miss Antoinette Rutger, is also q
mulatto, and native of ST. Louis.
Her wealth, in cash and real estate, is
between three and four hundred thou
sand dollars. She is an only child, and
has been an orphan for some time.
She is very highly esteemed by all her
acquaintances, and is known to use her
wealth in manner beneficial to all
around her. She is very charitable,
and the foremost in every enterprise
looking towards the assistance OF the
needy; and has for long time been
the sole support of several poor per-
sons Many OF those who have been
the objects Of her charity were in the
church yesterday, and offered their
good wishes for her happiness. The
bride was attended by Miss Brittania
Kump and Mis- Julia Sabadie. The
groom was accompanied by Mr. @. l..
de Rondamie and Mr.. Geo. Randolph.
As, the bridal party retired from the
the church the full choir sang the
"Gloria" from Mozart's immortal
"Twelfth Mass" aud in conclusion the
Wedding March" was given in splen
did style. The happy party intend
at oncs for Europe, and will
make protracted tour on the conti-
nent. eg