The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-06-22

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Correspondence OF the Poughkeepsie Eagle
The residents of Rhinebeck and vacinity
are enjoying irstclass sensation, caused
by q late occurrence In high life in that
aristocratic neighborhood. A traveller
by steamboat passing up the Hudson
river or by cars On the Hudson river rail-
road sees ON an eminence, between
Rhineclif station and Barrytown, fine
residence, the magnificent proportions
and commanding position of which at
once attract the eve, and if the gazer be
not over abundantly blessed with this
worlds goods he may perhaps heave a
sigh, not ofenvy, but with certain indef-
mite wish that he, too, might be the hap
py possessor of like abode, not stopping
to consider, poor follow, that riches are
often a snare, and large possessions de-
ceit, found out to be so only when the
possessor has worn out his energies in OBJ
tanning them.
This lordly mansion, so fair to outward
view is one of the many magnificent sum-
mer residences along Hudson owned by
very wealthy New Workers, who make
them their homes during the hot season,
bring with them their friends, who make
the places which are dull, quiet and de-
serted in winter, resound with mirth and
song, and the gladstone sounds of enjoy
ments all through the long, delightful
DAYS of summer season. This mansion
of which we speak is the summer resi-
dence of the Astors, and in it at present
resides Mr.. Henry Astor, who remained
there a bachelor up to the last week, but
of whose romantic marriage we will now
unfold the tale. The Astors of course,
are quite the elite in society wherever
they go, and it would not be natural to
suppose that any member of family so
favored as this would make matrimonial
alliance beneath the family dignity. But
mans reasoning often fails when applied
to that mysterious subject, love, and we
frequently have examples which teach US
that it not only laughs at locksmiths, but
also defes the barriers of social inhuen-
ces.
On Thursday afternoon an order came
to Rondout livery stable-keeper to fur
nish carriage to convey Rev. Mr.. Croft,
clergyman residing at Port Ewin, in
Ulster county, and the family of S. w.
Cornell, living at Eddyville, to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Dynehart, near Rhinebeck.
The order was obeyed and in a short
time the reverend gentleman was at the
appointed place, and was informed that
his services were requested to unite in
matrimony Mr.. Henry Astor and Miss
Savina Dynehart, daughter of the above
named gentleman. The knot was quickly
tied, and the reverend gentleman convey
ed to the ferry, after which the carriage
and driver returned to convey the bride
and bridegroom to the latter's princely
house, for which act the driver was award
ed with liberal fee. And now the
scene began. Henry's brother, William,
hearing something of the case, fastened
from New York to the formers residence,
but his angry expostulations came too
late. Henry was married, and to his
hearts choice, and was satisfied. The
rest of the family also put in their pro-
tests, but to no avail. Henry had mar
ried to suit himself, and was bound to
stay married. Since then the affair has
rather quieted down, the family giving
signs of reconciliation to what they evil
IDENTIFY could not prevent OF the girl
nothing can be said at all detrimental.
She is a handsome, blooming maiden
with whom, if rumor be true, Henry has
been in love for several years. Her
father is in humble circumstances. work.
ing a small farm near Rhinebeck on
shares, butt is known as an honest, up
right, whole-souled gentleman. Public
sentiment, of course, applauds Henry for
daring to marry his true love, spite of
social position, and Henry seems perfectly
satisfied with his choice. The happy
pair visited Rondout on Tuesday, and did
considerable shopping, and, of course,
were the objects of much attention to
those aware of the facts of the case.