Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-18

fashlOnable Neddii z Col. Joseph
&. Mekibbn and Miss Altis, Schraek were
quietly married at harsball Hall on Thursday
morning last. On account Of the recent death
Of the Hon. Chamber McKibbin, Of Pennsyl-
vaDia, and General D 8 MrKbbir q S.
Army -respectively father and brother Of the
gro1m-the wedding ceremony was witnessed
by the family and near friends only. There
were present Captain Chambers McKihbin, L
). Army, wife and daughter; Col Chambers
Mckibbln, Inspector General Of Penn, vie
and daughter; Chambers II. McKibbin wife
and son, ofOmaha Neb. Joseph G. McKibbin,
Jr , Of st. Paul, Mimi; Miss Mary McKibbin,
Of Chambersburg, Pa; the Misses McKbbin,
Of Philadelphia, Pa; Mr. and Mrs Thomas S
McDevitt, Of Philadelphia, Pa; the Misses Nc
Dewitt and Master Joseph McDeviu; Marshall
Cushing, Of Washington, d. G.; the Misses
Compton, Of Charles county; Mr.. and Mrs
Buzzell, Of Washington, D.. c.; Captain L. L.
Blake, Of the steamer Mac taster Mr. Thomas
Adams, Of Washington, D. c., and Frank
Fowler, Of Washington, D. G. The bride, who
is strikngly handsome lady, wore white silk
en- trane, perfectly smooth clingng at front
and sides, long soft rich folds ut back, old
point festonne across front held 10 place By
pearl ornaments. Louise Seise cdat, with
jabol Of old point, white swede gloves and
slippers. The going away dress was dark
blue serge taller made, with black frock coat
and continental hat. The groom, who is a
magnificent specimen Of man was dressed
in The conventional black. After the ceremo-
ny the guests present sat down to a splendid
luncheon prepared for the occasion. The cou-
pie at half past one embarked on the steamer
Manchester for a trip North, which will extend
up the Hudson river to the Thousand Island,
to Montreal, Canada, and other famous places
They will be gone several weeks. Col. Nc
Kibbin in his early youth had many exciting
adventures and experiences, and has filled
many importantandb honorable positions, all to
the credit Of himself and to the honor Of his
distinguished family. lie was born in Cum
bcrand county, Pennsylvania, and educated
at Princeton College Upon the breaking out
Of the gold fever in California in 40, he was
one Of the FIRST to leave for that then far dis
tant State to reach which was an undertaking
hard to realize at this day Of swift moving
trims and luxurious palace cars. lie soon
rose 10 prominence and was eiectrd TO the
State Senate in 1851, aud took part in the ear
ly legislation and history 10 California. He
represented California ia the 81 th Congress,
being elected at the same time as Presider
Buchanan. He took issue with the admins
tration on Kansas as a slave STATE. He ran for
Congress as the Douglas candidate in 1859
and 1861, and was defeated both times, the
State going Democratic in 1859 and Republic
can in SOL On war issues, Col Mckhhln
was appointed Colonel Of cavalry by the Gov
ernor Of Califori ia ana served with distinc-
ton in the western armies under Generals
Thomas and Rosecrans. Col McKiblin is
the sole survivor Of the celebrated Brolerick
and Terry duel in which Senator Brodericb
lost his life, he being Broderigks second on the
fatal field, both principals, and the other three
scccuds having passed away
Miss Schrack is the daughter Of a dstn-
guished Union soldier. She was educated in
Nenia, Ohio, and is highly accomplished
Indy aud artist Of considerable reputation
All the beautiful paintings which adorn Mar
shall Hall Mansion, (her future home) are ere
a,ious Of her gifted brush
Gar congratulations are extended the happy
couple.