Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-20
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Riches Seeking L0ve-A Sensation
I'm Rhfnebeck.

Correspondence Poughkeepsie Eagle.I
tt RosDour. May 10. 1871.
The residents of Rhinebeck and vi
cinity are enjoying frst-class sensa-
ton, caused by late occurrence I'm high
life in that aristocratic neighborhood.
A traveller by steamboat passing up the
Hudson river or by cars on the Hudson
River railroad sees on an eminence be-
tween Rhineclif station and Barrytown
fine residence, the magnificent proper
tons and commanding position of which
at once attract the eye, and if the gazer
be not over abundantly blessed with this
worlds goods he may perhaps heave q
sigh, not Of envy, but with indefinite
wish that he, too, might be the happy
possessor of a like abode, not stopping
to consider, poor fellow, that riches are
often snare, and large possessions a
deceit, found out to be so only when the
possessor has worn out his energies in
obtaining them. This lordly mansion,
so fair to outward view, is one of many
magnificent summer residences along
the Hudson, owned byvery wealthy New
Workers, who make them their homes
during the hot season, bring with them
friends who make the places which are
dull, quiet and deserted in winter, ,resound
with mitrh, song and the gladstone sounds
of enjoyment all through the long de-
lightful days of the summer season. This
mansion of which we speak is the sum-
mer residence OF the Astors, and in it at
present resides Mr.. Henry Astor, who
remained there bachelor up to the last
week. but of whose romantic marriage
we will now unfold the tale. The As
tors, of course, are quite the elite in So
ciety wherever they 60, and it would not
be natural to suppose that any member
of family so favored as this would
make a matrimonial alliance beneath
the family dignity. But mans reason
ing often fails when applied to that mys-
terious subject, love; and we frequently
have examples which teach US that it
not only laughs at locksmiths, but also
defes the barriers of social differences.
On Thursday afternoon an order came
to Rondout livery stable keeper to
furnish a carriage to convey Rev. Mr..
Croft, a clergyman residing at Port
Even, in Ulster county, and the family
Of S. W. Cornell, living at Eddyville, to
the residence of Mr.. Dynehart near
Rhinebeck The order was obeyed, and
in short time the revered gentleman
was at the appointed place, and was in
formed that his services were requested
to unite in matrimony Mr.. Henry Astor
and Miss Savina Dynehart, daughter of
the aforementioned gentleman. The
knot was quickly tied, and the reverend
gentleman conveyed to the ferry,
after which the carriage and driver
returned to convey the bride and bride
groom to the latters princely house, for
which act the driver was rewarded with
a liberal fec. And now the scene began.
Henrys brother, William, hearing some
thing of the case, hastened from New
York to the former residence, but his
angry expostulations came too late.
Henry was married, and to his heart s
choice, and was satisfied. The rest of
the.family also put in their protests, but
to no avail. Henry had married to suit
himself, and was bound to stay married.
Since then the affair has rather quieted
down, the family giving signs of recon-
ciliation to what they evidently could
not prevent. OF the girl nothing can be
said at all detrimental. She is a hand
some, blooming maiden with whom, if
rumor be true, Henry has been in love
for several years. Her father is in hum
BILE circumstances, working small farm
near Rhinebeck on shares, but IS known
as an honest, upright, wholesouled gem
tleman. 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 shop.
ping, and of course were the objects of
much attention to those aware of the
facts of the case