Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-06-30
HyMEEEAL.
The Gallant Captain Of the General
PierSOn United in Marriage 10 a
Lovely Daughter Of
Arkansas.

In company with a number of
friends of Captain William Maingault,
Of the transfer steamer General Pier
son, we embarked yesterday at noon
on Captain Maingault's propeller, the
o. W. Pierce, and steamed up the
river to the head Of Island 40, to wit
ness the marriage Of Captain William
Maingault and Miss Jennie Dean, the
youngest daughter of Captain Hiram
Dean, deceased, who in times gone by
was a popular boatman on the Missis-
sippi river, and was owner of the Vic
tor and Celeste that piled in the upper
coast trade. Among the most promi-
nent friends and relatives of Captain
Maingault, who accompanied him on
his mission, we've Captain Andy
Dearth, pilot of the 0sceola Belle,
and his wife and daughter Mrs. Capt.
Aleck Maingault, Mrs. Il. Maingault,
the venerable parent of Captain Main
gault, and several other friends. The
trip up the river was made agreeable
and pleasant by the entertainment
on board, the party being furnished at
intervals with wine and refreshments.
We reached our destination a little
before four o'clock and were received
by a large delegation of friends Of the
bride and groom. After receiving the
party from shore on board and enter
tanning them a few moments all dis
embarked and proceeded to the resi-
dence of Mrs. M. Ball, where the
ceremony uniting in marriage Captain
VIM. Maingault and Miss Jennie
Dean wa performed by the Rev. Jas.
Inman, After the bride and groom
received the congratulations and
presents of their friends the guests
p%artOOk of an elegant rapast which
had been prepared by Mrs. Ball.
Ample justice was done to the ediblas,
and then the drinking of tOasts to the
happy couple followed. The brides
cake was very handsome, being a large
pyramid and beautifully ornamented.
The bride was attired in a beautiful
white dress made in %princesse style
and presented a handsome appearance.
The groom also was dressed in the
latest fashion though in the excite
ment of making his toilet he got his
vest on the wrong way and attempted
to put on two neckties. The captain
is somewhat excusable for his ner-
y~ousness.
After receiving the congratulations
Of their friends, and all being ready to
return to the city, the bride and groom
with their party boarded the Pierce
about halt. past seven, and, amid the
cheering and waving of handkerchiefs
steamed out into the river and started
for home, arriving here at half-past
nine, all being happy and well pleased
with the trip.
The groom and bride give a recep-
ton tonight at the residence of Mrs.
Il. Maingault, No. Sc Promenade
street. Among the presents to the
groom we're a set Of cuff buttons, a col
lar button and one dozen fine banker
chiefs, from Mr., William Raggio, of
the Peabody Hotel.
We almost forgot to mention that
the bridal party, on their arrival last
night, were saluted by the transfer
steamer, General Pierson, as they
passed Hopefeld, and on this side by
the tugs and steamers in port sound
ing their whistles.
We wish the happy couple a safe
and pleasant journey through life, and
hope they will never encounter any
squalls, but always sail in smooth
waters.