The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-16
GOVERNOR IN PETERSBURG.
TWO WEDDINGS IN THE COCKADE CITY.
MIR. Victor du Pont de Murguiondo to Miss
Marye c. Young and Mr.. III. X. Proc
tor to Mrs. Lille 1Iancha.

PrrrnsBuBG. Va. April 15.-lSpecial. !
Governor Phil Mckinney arrived here this
morning from Richmond, and was driven ont
10 the Central Lunatic Asylum. where he
spent the day. The Governor made thor
ough inspection Of the asylum and grounds
and expressed himself as much pleased
at the admirable manner in which
this State institution is kept. Everything
about the asylum looked neat and clean. This
was Governor McKinney's first visit to the
ASYLUM. There are now being cared for at
this institution for the colored insane of the
State CPS patients males. SIC: females, 800.
Grace Episcopal church was the scene this
morning at l0.30 o'clock Of q very pretty we'd
ding. The high contracting parties were Mr..
Victor du Pont de MurguOndO. of Baltimore,
and Miss Marye G. Young Of this city. Inc
church was very handsomely decorated with
palms. running cedar. and cut flowers Dr.
Charles T. Nolen. Of Baltimore. acted as best
man. and the following gentlemen served lnthe
canacitv of ushers Mr. Thomas VI. Young
brother Of the BRIDE. Mr.. Frank de Muir
euiondo Of New York brother Of the groom,
Mr.. Thomas A. Spencer Of Richmond, Mr..
Thomas X. Lammot Of Philadelphia; Mr: A.
Buggles Nelson Of Richmond, Mr.. William
:. Dung Of Petersburg.
The bride wore a handsome travelling cos
tune Of rlch dark blue cloth, tastetully trim-
med with passamenterle and carried
boquet II NephetOs roses. AT the appointed
hour the bridal party entered the church TO
the strains OF the organ and marched 70 the
altar. where the solemn and impressive mar
rage service Of the Episcopal Church was
performed by the rector the Rev. C. l.
Gibson. As the wedding party left tho
church the organ pealed forth Mendelsohn's
beautiful wedding. march which was sklllfully
rendered by Miss Annie Stallard, OF Peters
burg.
The groom on the maternal side is a direct
descendant of the first white child born in
Baltimore town. being the grandson Of the
late John c. M0ale and on the paternal side,
grandson of the late Prudencio de Murguion-
do. of BuenOs Ayres. South America. COM
mander-in-chief Of the forces al Catawora.
during the war Of 1906 and son OF
Sen du PrudenciO de Murguiondo,
who until recently was the Spanish
consul ~ Baltimore. and who now resides
in Buenos Ayres The bride Is the beautiful
and accomplished daughter OF Mr.. ). /.
Young Of this city, and u great tayorie IN so
cietv. Of which she has been a leader. The
presents were numerous and handsome, some
coming from beyond tho boundaries OF the
United States. Mr. and Mrs de MurguiondO
left on the morning tram for keysvle, the
present home Of the groom. Mr.; de Muir
guiOndO Is general assistant OF the Virginia
Land improvement Company.
II is learned from gentleman who has Just
arrived here from Lunenburg that the Demo
Gratis will not nominate any candidates Tor the
different county offices. but all who desire 10
do so can become candidates for either Of the
Offices 10 be filled There are said to be
number Of candidates for each Office.
The liyehest interest u felt IN the primary
election 10 be held here tomorrow for City
Treasurer. The candidates are Mr.. Charles
Watson, Mr. Charles A. Slaughter and Mr..
Earnest W. Sydnor. Mr.. Watson Is. and has
been for several years. member Of the City
Council. good deal of money is being
wagered on the result Of the election. IL Is
estimated that l5.cD0 votes will be cast.
A brilliant marriage took place about noon
to-day at the Episcopal church at ClaremOnt,
on James river. in the presence Of very large
assemblage Of tire friends of the con-
tracing parties parties The church church was was
the marriage ceremony was performed
under q large and beautiful floral bell. The
contracting parties were Mr.. II. r. Proctor.
proprietor of the Southern hotel in this CITY,
and Mrs Lille Mancha Of Claremont. The
bride wore a beautiful gray silk dress, white
satin front brocaded with gold. and carried
prayer-bOok In her hand. She came into the
church leaning on the arm Of her son, Mr..
RAYMOND Mancha. The groom came IN with
the officiating minister and met the bride az
the altar. / ne marriage ceremony WAS ItI-
formed by Rev. G. H. Haines. rector OF
St Pauls Episcopal church IN this city. The
ushers were Messrs. John Mancha,
George Beavin. G. 4. Patton and William
billiard. The bridal presents were Numerous
and costly. Mr. and Mrs. Proctor passed
through here this afternoon en- route for
Richmond. from which place they will 90 on
bridal tour 10 Alabama The bride Is the
widow Of the late j. Frank Aiancha, the
founder Of the Clarcmont colony on james
river The groom IS one Of Petersburgs most
popular citizens, and formerly kept the Wal
nut-street Hotel m Cincinnati
The argument before the commissioners in
the case Of the Postal Telegraph and Gable
Company against the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company was concluded this after
noon. and the commissioners will make their
report 20 Judge Rives. Of the County Court
of Prince George IN this city tomorrow.
At a meeting of the Board Of Directors Of
the Central Lunatic Asylum. held at the Asy-
lum tonight, the following officers We're re-
elected Mr.. Randolph Barksdale. superin-
tendent; Captain Il. c. Bland, steward j. c.
Graves, clerk.