The New York herald., 1877-09-18
MARRIAGE BELLS.

COMING NuPTIALs OF MR. S. s. HowLAND AND
MISS BELMoNT-AGIrATIoN IN NEWPORT So
cIEII-socIAL AND FAMILY RELATIONS OF THE
HAPPY coUPLr.
NEWPORT. r. l., Sept. II, 1871
1t would DO impossible for the Newport season to
close without having the time honorcd wedding to
soiemnize, and so THIS is exception gen.
eral rule. For months the approaching nuptials Of
Mr.. s. s. Rowland and Miss Belmont, daughter OF
Mr.. August Belmont. tho distinguished banker, has
been the leading topic OF conversation in fashionable
circles, ana tho wedding has been looked forward TO
with no little interest, Tor the happy couple very
popular aud each has hosts of friends Both have
been spending the season here, tho bride a, her
iathers VIA ou Bellevue avenue and the bridegroom
~ villa on Catherine street. sors OF BACHELORS
retreat though this character Will longer attach to
It after the happy event OF tomorrow
cNE OF THE PERRYs
The approaching wedding is of peculiar interest to
Rhode Islanders tho bride being granddaughter OF
Commodore Matthew Calbrath Perry, tn. distin-
guished naval oniccr, who born GU nsett
his father beng Christopher Raymond Perry, another
distinguished officer the founder of family every
male member OF which has served his country Com
modorc Oliver Hazard Perry, hero OF the battle OF
Lake Eric and the author of those memorable words
1--WE have met the enemy and they ours - was one
OF his sons In 1870 the atcrs remains brought
here Tor interment, In The unted States soop.
Lexington, and his funeral was soemnlzed with honors
due his rank and services Since that time Rhode
Island, in grateful recognition of his services has
erected plain monument to tho mcmory OF the de-
parted hero ana 1t stands in Newpors beautiful GENE.
terry.
The mother Of the brido has always taken deep in.
terest IN Newport. ana In October, ls6s. caused u
han apdu h..
father to be erected Touro Park, and which Is
visited by thousands from all sections OF tho Union
1t cost 100000, and was designed by John q Ward.
1t was unveiled with imposing ceremonies, Mrs Bet
mont uncovcring the lifelke statue herself During
the war OF 1872 Mrs. Bclmonts grandfather was
collector OF internal revenue al this place. He had
eight children, the names OF the male members being
NJ. G. Perry, o. H. Perry. Raymond Perry Nathaniel
Perry and Alexander Perry. all OF whom served with
distinction in the navy, the lae being lost overheard
from government vessel on tho coast OF Peru. One
of his daughters married Dr. Butler, OF South Caro-
lima, the lattcrs son being Congress elect NJ. c.
Butler, OF South Carolina, who will be called to mind
very vvidly in connection with the late Presidential
election and with tho political history OF the
Palmetto state During the season he has been hero
ON "A visit TO Mr. August Belmont. Mrs. belmont is
cousin 10 Admiral o. r. T. Rodgers, of tho United
States Navy the latter marrying Commodore NJ. q.
Pcrrys sister. Mrs. Belmont has three sisters and
r.
land. Her sisters arc Mrs. Colonel Rodgers, OF
Maryland; Mrs John Hone, Of New York, aud Mrs
George TIFFANY, the latter owning and occupying lne
villa at TINS place.
AN HISTORICAL MANSION.
On the south side ol rouro street, near tho Opera
House, stands tho old Perry manson, where Commo.
dole Perry resided after the battle of Lake Erie The
house IL in u remarkable state OF preservation, and
the sylo OF architecture very pleasing TO the eyc
before the Revolution by Mr.. Levy, and contains u
wide ha and large rooms, the luish OF which is very
Az s1Anth
for many years by his widow.
Mrs August Belmont, Will be seen above, is n
niece OF the nero ol the baltle OF Lake Erie, anu
dau2 htsr o bis brother. Commodore NJ. G. Perry who
commanded the navy yard in Brooklyn, ana who
coast OF Africa, am during the war with Mexico no
also had charge OF tho squadron IN the Gulf
servcos lu 1852 nc was ordered to the com.
nand OF the Japan expedition, and In 1854
ho perfected the important treaty with that country
which hns made hls name famous, and no true Amcr-
can Will ever forget tho halo OF glory which hangs
about the distinguished name oil Perry. Rhode Island
justly proud OF that noted family and her sons and
daughters wish tho happy couple long and prosper
Qua life, and they rejoice that near the spot where
s VIII ea CO. s atsr luS s o,
whose future Will aYAys DO matter O rtsrSet TO tho
State which gave brsb 10 the ancestors OF tho Uriuc,
and whose memory she chcrishos ana whose nobl0
deeds for their country will he handed down to
their children and to thoir cuidrens children. II Is
fitting that the wedding should DO solemnixcd In this
historic city, and the parties had this fact view
when Newport was decided upon for the great event.
THE BRIDEGROOM
Tho bridegroom has for several years spent his
summers ut this place. where he Is very popular In
social and other circles lie member Of tue Newport
Club, OF this city, aud the Union and h rDocKer
clubs OF New York, and alsO Of tho Ntrraganset Gun
Club. and he Is one Of the leading members of the
Weschoster Polo Club, and has distinguished hinscf
during the present season with his excellent playIng
He Is about twcntysix years OF age, good looking rch
ana IN iact sort oil drJter etegdnfidrna among the
prominent bcaux who have hourished here. nnd he
belongs to Of the eldest and most families
IN New YORK, his iather, q. G. HOwland, and
his uncle, >. 5. Rowland, being the original
founders of the house OF q. &. IL s. :. Howand, who
built ships for the Greeks in their OF
They also had very profitable business with China
ing vessel ever owned BY the hrm was tho schooner
Edgar and they Kept her engaged Tor many years IN
The hstanZaa trade. Alter The panic Of 1925 the
member OF the ilrm abroad and established
tons with various houses IN England and tho Con
tiDcnt WELL and most lucrative business tho
ccssfni aud accumulated wealth, and which, being Ju-
dicously managed has enriched The families OF both,
ana their children today enjoying ample fortunes.
Tho bridegroom has four brothers, one being Tho
Rev Robert 5. Howland, wdowcr. who Is the cili-
cicnt rector OF tho Church OF the Heavenly Rest
New York, and who will tomorrow ussist at thn
rage ceremony. Another. brother, Mr.. Meredith
Rowland, who Is in Europe, married MISS Torrance,
granddaughter OF Commodore Vanderbilt. The younger
brother. Mr. q. &. Rowland, the head tue house
or Howland Il Aspnwail, New York. Mr.. How
land has two sisters viz Mrs lrvn Grnncll,
OF New York, and Mrs Leavitt, OF Fushng, H. l..
Mrs. Roosevelt, another sister, the wife OF Judge
ECHOES OF THE STRIKE.