Clay County MO Archives Marriages.....Ferguson, Anna - Caldwell, Mr. November 7, 1860
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The Liberty Tribune, Nov 16, 1860
Mr. Editor: A gayer, or more joyous, or more elegant assemblage never graced a 
saloon than that which filled the hospitable mansion of Jas. Ferguson, Esq. 
last Wednesday morning.  The occasion was the nuptials of his daughter, Miss 
Anna Ferguson, to Mr. Caldwell, of Kentucky.  The morning dawned darkly, and 
the clouds continued unrent, but the mirth of each partaker seemed more genial, 
and the wit of the festal board seemed to sparkle more brightly, by contrast 
with the gloominess without.  Rarely does one see a more "distingue" company.  
The richly attired and sylph-like figures of the belles of our city, their eyes 
beaming with the light of love and hope, the accomplished and cavalier persons 
of the beaux, the genteel and dignified matrons, the tall forms of men, 
distinguished alike for great bravery and surpassing eloquence, the fair and 
blushing bride, and the sober and manly groom, all formed a tableau, at once 
beautiful and memorable.  I would not be invidious in specially noticing the 
handsome and witty Misses, Ella C., Susie C., Jennie S., Minnie W., Theo.T., 
Julia R., Sallie R., Maggie P., Bettie S., Sallie M., Susie S., Anna P., Mollie 
M., Lydia D., Laura M., Pauline K., Amanda K., and many others.  The solemn and 
impressive ceremony of uniting two kindred spirits - of linking two hearts that 
beat as one, and yet were twain - having been finished, the company again met 
in the dining room, and partook of a splendid collation.  At the table plenty 
reigned, and, as sharers of her rich empire, the bright sisters, delicacy and 
taste.  An Apicius would have been content.  Throughout the occasion - from the 
greetings of the host and hostess to welcome guests to the parting adieus of 
friends to bride and groom - nothing occurred to disturb the mingled solemnity 
and joy, which well become a bridal.   GUEST    LIBERTY, Nov 10th, 1860.

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