Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-03
BESSIE CoNKLING's HUSBAND.
The Gorgeous Roscoe Objects to a Poor
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Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer
UTICA, N. Y, April 3O.-Utica's
social SENSATION to-day, the marriage
of Miss Bessie Conkling and William
Oakman, took place at 6 o'clock this
evening. The bride is twenty-five
years of age, a tall, handsome blonde,
and highly educated. . The groom is
superintendent of the side branch of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern railroad. The marriage was SOL
emnized by Rev. DR.. A. B. Goodrich.
rector Of Calvary Church.
About a month ago it was rumored
that Senator Cogkling was opposed to
the match. A second rumor was then
given currency, to the effect that Ros-
oOe was agreeable to the union. and
would give his daughter a residence
as a bridal dowery. The events of
to-day show the accuracy of the first
report, and make apparent the sena-
tors real view of the matrimonial
choice which his accomplished daugh-
ter has made. Conkling has not re-
garded Miss Bessie's sutton with favor.
as stated to-day by one who knows.
He opposed the scheme with charac-
t%eristic determination.
The feeling against the senator here
because Of his attitude in this matter
is not confined to political circles. 1t
is universal. Miss Bessie is a q%ueenly
girl, whose many graces of character
have endeared her to all hearts. The
man to whom she has given her love
is of unimpeachable morals, polished
in manners, but not wealthy. He was
connected with the Paterson On. w
Locomotive Works, and achieved a
reputation as a thorough mechanic of
the higher order. He has been drilled
in the classics, speaks French and
German, and has travelled abroad.
His habits are temperate, his head is
clear, prospects good, and he is backed
by Sam Sloan, president of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern railroad, and a man of great
wealth. He has an income
greatly in excess of that enjoyed
by Roscoe Conkling when the now
senator was IN humble sutton
for the hand Of his wife, who is Hora-
ito Seymour's sister. To their credit
be it said, the members of Horatio Sey-
mour's family have given their hearty
approval to Miss Bessie's matrimonial
venture. John +. Seymour, the gov
brother, has been active in
arranging the details, which would ma
turally have fallen to the father of the
bride. Horatio Seymour, jr., the State
engineer, has also accorded willing CO.
operation. Only Roscoe Conkling has
stood aloof at q time when his sympa.
thies and instincts should have been
most warmly felt.
The bride wore q costume of white
(no orange blossoms), earrings soli-
%taires, and a large corset bouquet of
roses. The groom led the bride up to
the altar, Governor Seymour follow
ing, escorting Mrs. Conkling. Mrs.
Conkling gave the bride away. At the
reception following, no intimation was
given that Senator Conkling had in
any manner recognized the occasion.
Indeed. it is asserted that he has never
seer Mr.. 0akman. The bridal pres
ents were rich. The leading gifts
were from Justice Ward Hunt, Gov
ernor Seymour and A. G. Coke. The
reception terminated at $50 o'clock.
When questioned as to the senator's
opposition to the wedding, Mrs. Conk-
ling is reported to have said "0no
public mar in a family is enough"
Philosophy Of the Exodus.
Atlanta CONSTITUTIONAL
Old 81 finished raking down the
winter cobwobs from the file shelves
and then began to wrcstle with the
exchanges. Finally he said
Oar pears to be or ginrul moob-
ment 'mongd dc MasSysip' niggers lords
de Norlwcs' p
Yes, indeed. Thcyarc going there
by thousands"
80 dey is, an 'dey's gwyine dar or
heep faster dan days gwine ter come
back, too!'
DO you suppose they will want to
come back?"
You kno dcy will Talk about
karryin' dc shell fun de sho' an hit'll
sing ob dc sea, or totin' of er bin cat
in he bag an hitll turn up presently
in dc same chimbly corner whar yer
TUX II fun, but dar's or streak OBJ
gravortashun bout or ayridgc niger
dat draws like or injum-rubber strop
an or allus pullin' him back lords
his birthplace, fer or iactl'
you don't believe they will be
eontented out West, then p
"Dey cant bo-tain't humin natur'
Dey's fooled way now on false proton,
Sos. Eb'ry one OF dom niggers spocts
when he stcambotO ter BIO landid on er
priyit w'arf in frunt or reddy fur.
nish'd plantashun, wild or United
States marshil standin' by holdin' a
gub'ment mule wild do odder han ter
welcum him ter dc Promis LAM"
They will some of them undoubt-
edly be disappointed and feel like re-
turning"
But derc ain't no way tor stop hit,
Sense Gums ter dem wild 'spearunce ?
Dey CANDLES on do chances fun
de cradle ter de grave, sartin. But
dat amt inc, now Whenobber |
migratos fun hyar, dey's got ter tie
dat mulo on fo'ty akers ob groun' in
elar sight oh do Georgia line, now yer
heah me
So the old man is likely to remain
with vs. for some tiwS to come,