f ü fjje lltarag*

of itr.

On the 15th March, 1855.

When two hearts on which theSpring (of life) still smiles have foundeach other,

If to each other they he inwardlybound under Amor's enchanting power ;

If they be submissive to thegod, whoalone can shed a blessing on the heart;

Who through the paths of our firstlife twines the garlands of his beauty,

Happy are they : but yet the com-pact wants consecration from Hymen'shand,

For he is god of all sincerity ; andhe binds with still a firmer tie.

In the busy hum of worldly cares,and in changes without number,

Only Love's delight continues underthe rays of Hymen's torch.

You who have won this happiness,that once lay far distant from you,

All your doubts have now departed ;call down blessings on this day.

In the solemnest of hours ye havebonnd yourselves in compact,

Till far beyond the end of life ; anddevoted yourselves in love to each other.

May it be that you may continuelife in the light of an ever-uncloudedsunshine.

May you in harmonic Union walkhand-in-hand, inspired with joy,

Along the paths of future life, as ifthrough ever-flowering meadows ;

For with Power have Peace andBeauty joined themselves in matrimony.

Therefore let the will of Fate endure up to Time's most future period ;And all our best wishes are given to you that such happiness may be fulfilled.Now let us raise our glasses high, and knock them all with one heart.Long may the happy couple live, and their happiness be most perfect!

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