The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-20


mouy-the nuptials OF Herbert A. Preston,
one of the reporters for the NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN, and Miss Annie Z. McNabb, for
merly OF Baltimore, which were witnessed BY
a few OF their personal friends. The early
hour Of the marriage added to the solemuity
OF the service an air Of tranquil repose.
Tho sacred rite was performed at 7.30
o'clock BY Rev. ]. j. Kcane, assistant pastor
fist. Patrlck's, whose remarks, both at the
beginning and close OF this part Of the SER
vice, were chaste aud appropriate. The
ministratiou OF the sacrament OF matrimony
being concluded, he retired from the sane
tuary land returned clad In vestmcnts OF white
satin and gold for the celebration Of the
mass for the bridegroom and bride. White
and gold fitting emblems Of that purity and
charity which the Church teaches her chill
dren should hallow this sacrament; for on
such an occasion she mingles with their hap
plness her most Joyous accents, commemorat-
Ing with gladuess the nuptials Of those who
come worthily disposed to receive her bless.
ings. ... ala.
The ordinary Of nuptlal mass omits tho
Gloria and Credo. At the foot of the altar,
the celebrant begins with the beautiful
words Of the Psalmisti "I will 60 unto the
Altar Of God, to God who reJolceth my
youth" Continuing, he says the Kill Psalm,
the Con6teor, and ascending the steps In
to the ritual, and then reads the 1ntroit,
which Is from Tobias vii, "May the God OF
Israel join you together; may He be with
you who was merciful to our two first pa
| rents when alone. And now, o Lord, make
them praise thee with full and sincere
heart"
After the Collects, the Epistle was read
from Ephesians v, 2233, followed by the
Gradual aud Tract, both composed Of short
| salertinna from thu paaIrna Thu lnapaI
read In this mass is from Matthew xix, $50,
which In the words Of Christ declares the
iudissolubillty Of the marriage tie.
After the OfIertory came the oblation OF
the Host and Chalice, and then the prayers
prefacing the canon Of tho Mass. When
the patriarchs Of the Catholic Church COM
mence the sacriHcial part, they are yelled
from the people, and are not again seen TILL
Its consummatlon but according to the
Roman ritual, the priest, when he has an.
nouuced, "Brethren pray that my sacrifice
and yours may be acce ptable TO God, the
Father Almighty" turns his back upon the
congregation and so remains until after com
munion, except at the celebration Of the
nuptial Mass.
The bridegroom and brds having entered
the sanctuary, knelt In front OF the altar, on
the epistle side, while the celebrant was re-
citing the Lord's prayer. AT its conclusion,
turning his back to the altar, he pronounced
the beautiful nuptial bcnediction upon tn,
newly married couple. They then retired tc
their seats, again entering the sanctuary
near the conclusion Of mass to receive the
parting blessing. After a few minutes spent
In thanksgiving, the bridal party LEFT tn,
church and received the congratulations Of
their friends.
The bride was attircd In travelling dres.
of delicate dove colored poplin, with upper
aud lower skirt trimmed In pleated rufiles.
close fitting basque, gloves aud veil OF the
same shade, and q beaver hat with a white
gull, completed dress at once tasteful and
appropriate.
LOCAL BRgvIrIEs. have Just caus,
OF complaint in being compelled to cncounte
mud and slush ankle deep In crossing Penn
sylvanla avenue to attend Centre market
Cause, water carts.
To extortionate rents may be attributable
the fact Of such large number Of imposing
dwelllng-houses tenantless at this season.
1t is an omen OF reviying trade to observ,
our business people with smiling faces ant
greeting passers-by with a welcome "good
morning"
A stroll around Washington evinccs the
fact that our city, like the world, "still
moves" Scores of frst-class private resi-
dences have been erected within the pas
year.
VIM. Wayne, charged with assault and
battery on Officer W. A. P. Cooper was fined
IS by Justice Handy.
VIM. began, for interfering with Officer
schmoneck in the discharge Of his duty, wa,
fined 81 by Justice Schmidt.
Frank Monroe, colorcd, charged with the
larceny of cow, the property of Wright
Curtis, is held for hearing.
, Timothy Rodgers, for running a cart with.
out number, was fined s3 by Justice Mills
IL a. n -.
were lined each $3.50 by Justice Thompson
for the same offence.
Levi johnson, colored. for assaulting Jas
: Wood, paid nue oil s5, and rice rcrsd.
Joseph Stuard, colored, selling liquoi
without license, was fined eco by Justice
Thompson.
The property of W. II. Ernest, located ir
Tennallytown, has been sold to T. A. New
man, OF Georgetown, for $500.
The following gentlemen have been elected
J officers Of the Washington Turnpike Com
: pany; President, Robert Dick; treasurer, W
: Laird, IT,; managers, John Dunlop, Johl
Davidson, r. P. Dodge, Thomas Brown, f
;. Plckrell, Thomas jackson, John Marbury
Z. NJ. Linthlcum.
The steamer Louisa Moore Ia temporarily
running between New York and this city, il
place Of the steamer John Gibson, now un.
. dergolng repairs at Chester, Pa.
Augustus Lande, formerly a conductor OIL
the street cars, has been arrested by Detec
tlyes Coomes and Miller, and Is now in jai
awaiting hearing on the charge Of threatl
Of violence and long list Of other offences
Gen. Eli S. Parker, commissioner of In
dian affairs, will probably be the next presl
dent Of the National base ball club.
, Tho wharf property Oeasehold interest ant
estate) In square south of square No. 267
with wharves and warehouses, was soil
yesterday at auction by Messrs. Green 4
Williams to Riggs & Harvey; price pal,
$1,000.
Fitch Il Fox have sold to Daniel Shea
: 20-foot lot on Twenty-Grst street, between l
and NJ streets; price paid $3.50.
Rev. DR.. southgate, who has for som,
months filled the pulpit OF Ascension church
;; has accepted call to fill the pulpit Of St
Annc's church, Annapolis, Md.
a train Of sixty burden cars, loaded will
cattle from Virginia, passed through tn
city on Monday night en- route 10 Baltimore
THE CHORAL SocIETY.-The inclemen
weather did not prevent a goodly number o
the members of this society from being !,
attendance last night, at the regular practic
meeting. Many songs were rendered In
superior manner, the members eyiaencin
rapid Improvement. The executive commit
tee held meeting In regard to the inactiy
membership, and II Is expected that man
, OF our most wealthy and prominent citizen
, will become connected with the society
which Is steadily progressing In favor, an
It's first public concert, which we hope vii
be given at an early date, is looked forwar
to with much interest.
ANOTHER RAILROAD ACCIDRsT-MIgAC
: ULoUs ESCAPE FRCh DEATu.-Last night, a
the train on the Grange and Alexandria rail
road was crossing the bridge across the Poto
/, mac, a gentleman named Gilbert, proprieto
OF stage line to the Virginia Springs, fel
from the platform Of one OF the cars and wa
caught among tlmbers of THO bridge, tn
train passing over him, RHtunsstely, how
ever, without striking his body. lie wa
found soon after badly bruised, but withou
serious injury. lie was brought to this city
where his wounds were dressed, and is in
fair way soon TO recover
BASE BALL-NATIoSALs VS.. OLYMPICs.-
The executive committee of the Natlona
base ball club have waited upon the Olympic
and requested them to play another series o
home.and-home games. The request wa
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