Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-02-18
WEDDING ~ COLORED HIGH life.
a Nashville Negro In Lnek.

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| The marriage service was performed yes
/ terday at ST. Nincent's church, in style
of magnificenee that has never been sur
passed in the city, and which those who
witnessed it will never forget. The altar
was illuminated and decked in its richest
ornaments. The most splendid vestments
belonging TO the church we're used, and the
whole edi6ce were the appearance OF a
grand festival. Carpets were spread down
! the aisles OF the church, and extended out
on the sidewalk even TO the curb-stone. Ia
the sanctuary six clergymen were assem-
bled, surrounded by eighteen attendants,
dressed in the most gorgeous manner. The
rite was performed according to the cere-
monial of the Catholic church, with all
the splendor and impressiyeness of its
grand ceremonial. 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 spec
tators were not unworthy the occasion, for
the wealth and fashion of the city were
present, among whom the event has been
the subject of daily conversation for the
past two months. At 9 o'clock the bridal
party arrived. AZ they entered the church,
the full organ gave forth its swelling vol
ume of music till the windows shook in the
walls. Every eve was turned toward the
parties az two by two they walked slowly
up the middle aisle, and ordinations of
wonder and surprise at the brilliant pageant
were 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
DieH, which was placed at the foot of the
steps. The ministers then came forward,
and the bridal party advanced tothe railing.
Rev. Father Burke, c. NJ, assisted by Rev.
Fathers Hennessey, c. NJ and Kood, c. NJ,
performed the service. During this inter
esting ceremony, profound stiffness reigned
throughout the church, and every ear was
strained to catch the responses They
were given in clear, audible voice-the
parties knowing what they were doing, and
eyidencing no hesitation The bride was
dressed in most exquisite style and taste.
She wore heavy satin dress, with a long
train turned with point lace, carried
bouquet Of beautiful wax flowers in her
hand, aud, over her head and reaching al
most to the floor, was thrown a magnificent
lace veil of point applique This one item
alone cost 5000. Her ewelry was dia-
monds, the earrings being of exquisite
workmanship, and costing $4,000. The ma
terial alone of her dress cost $1400. The
groom, also, was dressed with perfect taste
There were two bridesmaids and grooms-
men, all of whom were arrayed in a man
ner scarcely inferior to the contracting par
ties. Mr.. James P. Thomas, formerly Of
Nashville, Tenn, the groom, is a mulatto,
and has resided in St. Louis for a num-
Der of years He is a partner of Clamor-
gan, whose baths are well-known, and is
the owner of several shaving saloons in
this city. He is reported to be immensely
wealthy, and on yesterday presented his
bride with a check for $4,000. He is a
man of good education, and has travelled
considerably in Europe. The bride, Miss
Antoinette Ruger, is also mulatto, and
native of st. Louis, Her wealth, in cash
and real estate, is between three and four
thousand dollars. She is an only child,
and has been an orphan for some time.
She is very highly esteemed by all her ac-
quaintances, and is kuoBnto use her wealth
in a manner beneficial to all around
her. She is very charitable, and the fore
uluSl III every 6htcI prise LOOMING iOHdiu
the assistance Of the needy; and has for a
long time been the sole support of several
poor persons. 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
Miss julia Sabadie The groom was ac-
companied by Mr.. C. L. de Randamie and
Mr. George Randolph As the bridal
party retired fom the church, the full
choir sang the "Gloria" from Mozart's i'm
mortal Twelfth Mass" and in conclusion
the Wedding March" was given in splen-
did style. The happy party intend start
ing at once for Europe, and will make q
protracted tour on the continent.