Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-21
4 BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Tennessee and Kentucky at the Hy-
meneaI Altar.


Franklin (Ky.) Patriot, Oct. II.
Robert b. Lea, Of Nashville, Tenn, and
Miss Rebecca N. SalmODs, of Franklin,
Ky, were married at the residence of the
brides father, Col. r. ID. Salmons, in
Franklin, on Thursday evening, Oct. Is,
1874. The solemn and imposing ceremony
was performed By Rt. Rev. Bishop Fehan,
of Nashville. and at its conclusion, the
bride and groom received the eOngratula-
tions of many friends who witnessed the
union, and whose sincere good wishes will
ever attend them.
Mr.. Lea is a son of Judge join NJ. Lea,
one Of the most prominent citizens Of
Nashville, Tenn; and the fair bride is a
daughter of Col. r. ID. SalmOns, one of our
most worthy citizens-one who has long
been a resident in Franklin, and who is uni
versally esteemed for his many good qualI-
ties of head and heart.
A select party of friends were assembled
on the occasion, and among the guests were
MrS. Carter and daughter, Mr.. and Ms.
Craighead, Judge John NJ. Lea and John
Thompson, w. II. McAllIster and Maj. W.
ID. Kelly, Of Nashville. Capt. John Bun
tin. grandfather Of the bride, and Capt. r.
~ Buntin. her uncle, were also present
from Tennessee. Mr.. and Mrs. BOisseau,
Judge John A. Finn and wife, J. l.. Nc
Goodwin and wife, I. II. Hampton and
wife, Virgil McGoodwin and wife, Judge
b. l.. Clark and others, Of Franklin, were
in attendance.
At precisely o'clock, the doors leading
from the hall to the parlOrs in which the
guests were assembled were thrown open,
and Bishop Fehan entered and took his
position. lie was followed Immediately by
the wedding paTty-a simmer of satin,
CLEAN of lace. and flashing of diamonds,
and the bridal cOrtege stood before US. No
blushing, stammering bride; but p-Oud,
erect, graceful, with a face like Parian
marble, whittier than the fiuted columns that
supported the marriage bell.
The brides costume was superbly ele-
cant-a magnificent toilet Of white satin,
cut en- h+ga and deliberately trimmed in
point lace, while over the braids of ''bur-
nished gold" fell superb point lace veil,
held in place BY spray Of diamonds and
falling in long, graceful folds Overthe court
| train. Diamonds flashed from her round
ed arm, and cleaned from her jeweled
earrings, while a magnificent diamond
cross was worn upon her neck.
With no intention of being elaborate in
reference to the marriage of any of our
| friends. we feel that our entire community
Join in admiration of the many noble quail
| tiles of mind and heart which marked ard
merited the exalted estimate in which she
| is held BY all who have ever enjoyed the
pleasure of her Acquaintance, and realized
the purity of her friendship, and the true
nobility of her nature. Therefore, we
| feel that We but express the
| sentiment Of all her friends in
| Franklin, when We wish that God may
bless the daIk-eyed, sunny-faced "BOh5mian
| Girl whose brilliaAce, beauty and grace
have beamed with such enhancing lowell
ness before us, winning for herself the name
Of Sunlight
The presents were rich in value and pc
culiarly appreciated, because each was eX-
pressive Of the sentiment Of the giyer.
The magnificent set Of diamonds, tiara,
| earrings, pin and bracelet presented to the
bride Cf Judge Lea and wife, are a princely
GIT, but the richest jewels which the beau
tiful bride bears away with her are the soul
felt PRAYERS and heartfelt words Of those
she leaves behind. The diamonds may
cease TO charm with their brilliancy, and
the touch of time will dim the brightness
Of the pureSt gold, but the affection OF true
hearts is immortal and will live on in I'M
dimmed brilliance forever
Through chance, through change, Through
good aud III,
Deep, constant, bright Interchangeable" 49,