The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-01
MAGINNIs-TWEED.
Marriage Of william M. Tweed's Daughter,
Mary Amelia.

Trinity chapel, on West 1wenty-nfth street, near
Broadway. was last evening the scene OF the mar
rlage of Mary Amelia Tweed TO Mr.. Arthur Ambrose
Maginnis. OF New Orleans. The streets for blocks
around We're filled with carriages, while the church
was crowded to excess The centre aisle was re-
served for the invited guests and presented most
brilliant spectacle. The side asles and gallery con-
tanned those attracted to the church by the fame or
the BRIDES father.
ARRIVAL OF THE BRIDAL PARTY.
At about half-past seven o'clock the bridal party
arrived in carriages and PROCEEDED up the centre
to the railing, where stood the Rev. Joseph H. Price,
OF St Stephens church, waiting TO tie the nuptlal
knot. Richard Tweed came FIRST with MISS Maggie
Maginnls on his arm, followed by Mr.. Frank Tweed
and Miss Josephine 5. Tweed, the brides sister.
Then came the mother OF the bride and the bride.
groom eject, and William NJ. Tweed supporting hts
lovely daughter, Miss Mary Amelia As the bridal
party walked up the aisle the organ swelled forth
an air OF ioyfulness gradually tonng down as they
approached the altar, and almost ceasng during the
ceremony.
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
The Rev. DR.. Price, venerable gentleman with
hoarv head, read the marriage service In solemn
tones, and at its conclusion kissed the BRIDE. IL
was he who olciated at the marriage of the BRIDES
parents In the old church corner OF Broome and
Chrystie streets. He also married General william
M. Tweed and also the elder Miss Tweed to o
brother of the present bridegroom. Mr.. Alfred
Tweed aud Mr.. Robbins acted as ushers with much
efficiency
THE RECEPTION.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony they
drove to the residence OF the BRIDES father
No. Gil Fifth avenue. corner OF Forty.third
street. when the married coupe received
t their friends so standing =, under magna
reception room. The parlors and stairway ana
upper rooms were all decorated with natural flowers
from Mr.. Tweed's dollhouse at Greenwich. The
floral decorations were most profuse and In excel
lent TASTE In an enclosure at the foot OF the stairs
music which dlscoursed promenade music during
the first part OF the evening, ana afterwards played
dancing airs. 10 when the private friends of the
family tripped the light fantastic, inratnersowlmea-
sure. however owing TO the warmth Of the air and
the absence Of refreshing breezes.
WHO WERE THERE.
Among those who paid their respects TO the
blooming bride and handsome bridegroom
Brennan ana lady and Miss Brennan, owen W. Bren-
nan and lady, Richard b. Connolly and lady, Super
Van Tassel and iady James r. Bowie and ladv Cbas
G. Cornell and lady, Edward Kearney and lady. Geo.
y. Miller and lady, Hugh J. Hastings and lady. Will
liam Edelstein and lady, Hank Smith and lady, Dr..
Carnochan and lady, John Pickfovl, Jr., and lady,
Andrew Garvey ana lady. senators 1hos. J. Dreamer.
Michael Norton and $. 8. Cox; James Fisk, Jr; Con-
gresham Roberts and lady. Citizen Roosevelt Cap
tain D. D. Wiley and lady, Captain William II. KIpp
and lady: Judges Ingiaham. Barnard Cardozo
Bedford, Bosworth and Mannierre; Judge Charles P.
Daily and lady, Judge Spencer anu lady, Judge
Jones and lady, Judge Monel and lady, Judge Bar
bOur and daughter Coroner Scnirmer and lady. John
Garvey, Ben Thayer, CAPTAIN Thos. p. Way and lady;
John voornis Jacob voOrhIs, Jr.: James Gumbleton,
j. H. Benedict, IL III. Truman. Isaac j. Drake Tom
Hoar J. G. Kader, John d. Macgregor, wife and
daughter; Judge Edward Togan Charles Hail,
Joseph II. TOoker, Frank Bliss and George Hum.
phres
THE WEDDING PRESENTS,
which were displayed In one OF the upper rooms,
must amouned to the value OF over 500 900 and
presented an appearance OF brlllancy which can
never have been equaIled In munincence even IN
this Empire CITY, They comprised all OF iewelry
with diamonds enough to stock half dozen stores;
silver sets in profusion and almost everything that
the ingenuity OF the human mind could suggest
in the line OF presents. The room which contained
this magnificent display was thronged with the
guests feasted their eyes on the brilliant con.
tents. The following Is q list in detail, with the
donors names
Silver Ice DISH Mrs. r. B. Connolly: silver punch
cake baskets, George J. Miller; silver pitcher and
goblets, Q. Fl. HAIL. black lace shawl. Mrs. William
silver Ice cream dish, Mrs. +. Hogan; fruit osn,
s1cSer e sTd g and pitcher Brown
and spoon, NJ 7. Brennan; Two breakfast cas-
ters j. B. Young; stauette of Juno. Messrs.
Nicol DavfsOn; soup tureen ana dish. Z. j.
Creamer set OF dinner spoons, Mrs. John PIc4ford;
three soup ladies' + W. douglas; soup ladies'. &C.,
Joseph H. I0oker frosted silver ice dlsn, j. FISK,
IL; silver flower holder, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Ingersoll;
silver gong, John Garyey; Etruscan gold necklet,
Richard NJ. Tweed; gold opera chain Isaac j. Drake:
cameo car, brooch and earrings, set with diamonds
Voorhis; cable gold necklace and locket, sur
rounded with pearls ana diamonds, with Cupid in
rounded by diamonds. J. G. Harrison; Etruscan
gold cable necklace, with Mosaic pendant sur |
WILSON, 2earl necklace, brooch and earrings.
2. Z. Loew diamond wheat group brooch, Mr.. and
Mrs J. II, lngersoll; cluster diamond pin emerald
centre, Hugh Smith; Etruscan gold necklace and
locket, John Cox diamond cross pin, Mr. aud Mrs.
II. W. Genet; amethyst breastpln, earrings and
sleeve buttons set with pearls, Mr.. and Mrs. Maein.
MIS- silver cardcaSe Sister Maggie; pearl and da-
mond rings, J. s. Bosworth Jr. gold armet. set
with opals, pearls and diamonds. Mr.. and Mrs
stevenson Towle; gold buckles, Aunt Mlllie
WIN. Edelsten: silver service, John H. Williams:
gold armlet diamond monogram, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Henry Smith, gold necklace and heart, studded with
diamonds, Mrs. f. II. Garrett set OF breasrpin
armlets earrings and solitaire ring studded with |
diamonds Mrs. NJ. Tweed; gold bracelets set with
with diamonds, Mrs. william NJ. Tweed, Jr :; ring |
with watch, Cornelius Corson; gold cross, set with
quoise necklace and earrings. Ihos c. Fields; coral
set, Mrs l.. G. Corson; gold necklace and rocket,
gold bracelet turquoise and diamond setting sister
Josie; gold bracelet set with diamonds and emer- |
aids aids, Mr.. and Mrs W. T. King; amethyst set ear
rings, pin and sleeve buttons, set in diamonds. |
from lone OF your fathers sincere irlends'' tur-
Tweed; silver napkin rings, X. A. Robbins; silver |
sugar bowl. shape of a beehive, Thurow Weed;
Garvey; Book OF Scotch Scenery. J. Mnlaly: ormuln
writing desk, Tiffany Co. Bible, Dr. aud Mrs. Hoyt;
silver tea set, Eugene Durnn: silver ice cream |
holder and spoons, j. j. Bosworth; silver cake tas-
ket, Mr. and Mrs. John Sniien; silver nutpicker Jay
Gould: SILVER tea set, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Watson:
silver punch bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Hastings; |
silver Ice pitcher E. ID. Bassford: dozen pickle |
FORKS Lewis j. Kirk; two silver cake baskets, Mr.. |
and Mrs. Walter Roche; frosted Ice holder, Mrs j. |
j. keso; dozen dessert spoons, Dr. ana Mrs. William |
Schirmer; gold bound Bible grandpa and grandma;
silver fagree card basket, +. j. Shandey; silver set
200 pieces, from father and mother; bank book FOR
s., 000 from her father;' Ormulu card stand, Mrs.
]. g. Deane ormulu clock ana chandeliers, Isaac
Bell; pair Of vases, Thomas w. Hail. Jr; lace para
sol, Lord Taylor; bronze clock and chandeliers
Mr. and Mrs. J. Maglnnis ivory and lace FAM ]. j.
Gumpeton; mother oi pearl and lace fan, A. Tweed;
bronze statuettes. Fannie Georgia and Charlie:
statuette and Minerva, John K. Brady.
magnificent supper was also spread and wine |
lowed with PERCUSSION.