Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-06-17

huur the groom. attended by large rel
snue OF friends, Young bsocof cs inc
ctr. em barkeG upon the steamer. Sna
w-as soon passing GOWN the esoxd waters
az the Potomac Upon approaching the
home Of The hcgrDtheG, which looked out
urun The PLACID waters Of the bay,
salases were fired. flags waved, and
su-eIEine sounds OF nsssic carried upon
tAe cenTle an announced the coming OF
.s.s e-yogyrn. The inhabitants OF the sur
reyunfstnc country had gathered on the
shore. The crossrn. xifh his princely ret
5nne music and diving colors, marched
~ the mansion. followed by hundreds OF
the inhabitants. A Southern welcome
greeted ali. After the necessary offices
al respect and hospitality hal passed,
preparafions were made Tor the nuptiai
ceremony. The relatives and friends
from far and aear, ciergymen, beautiful
women with rich toilets, and courtly
gentlemen, assembled in the main hall
Of the mansion. The formulas OF re-
ligion and good morals were consu m.
mated, and two loving hearts were made
one. The crowning event OF the
occasion was followed by music apd
dancing, salutes, fireworks and general
rcvelry. The scene at this time is rep
resented by an eyewitness TO have
been suggestive of the court OF an ORR
entail poteptate. The bride and groom
now left these scenes Of mirth TO enjoy
the fruits of love and q protracted honey
moon amid the new and classic sur
roundings OF the old world. There they
travelled in state. They were surrounded
by courtiers, and 100 lackeys and serv-
ants did their bidding. Frequently the
groom and his conrtiers were mistaken
for royal party, and were rendered un.
usual honors. The appetite OF love
sharpened BY such an air of romance
prompted corresponding liberality.
There was no wish which the groom was
not ready 10 obey. Eighteen.hundred.
dollar music boxes, 500 clocks, elegant
carriages, blo0ded horses and liyeried
attendants, silks and vclyets from the
looms OF France, gems Of art from Italy,
and the specialties OF every principally
and power in Europe were thrown at
the feet Of the Maryland bride. The
attractions Of the capitals Of the
old world exhausted, back to the cap
ital Of their own land sped the young
couple. Here they continued this same
sumptuous style Of living. Their resi-
dence was one Of the finest in the city,
and the entertainments given there were
unrivaled.
But three years had elapsed since the
nuptial festivities on the shores Of the
Chesapeake, The wealth of Egypts
Khcdiye would hardly have perpetuated
such round Of extravaganza. The cry
Of the creditor was soon heard at the
door. The young groom was soor
brought 10 a realizing sense Of his folly
lie accused his bride Of various excuses
and indiscretions. The green-eyed mon
gter jealousy added its scorpion sting Il
the young mans anguish. The fall was
az rapid and no less marked than the
ascent. A few months of domestic IN.
felicity, few weeks Of despair and but
a single instant Of action ended the
career of the groom and blasted forever
the hopes Of the bride. A corpse and an
empty phiai told the tale oil the hero OF
this sad reality The heroine, now shell
tered beneath the paternal roof, doubt.
less often looks out upon the ripping
waves Of the Chesapeake to see In their
bright surface reflection Of the happy
scenes Of her nuptial day. The hammer
Of the auctiOneer was the last requiem Of
this blighted home and demolished house.
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