The New York Herald Newspaper, May 22, 1874, Page 3

oe WHITE HOUSE NUPTIALS Wedding of Miss Nellie Grant to Mr. Sartoris, A Brilliant Assemblage in the East Room. THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY + —_ The Bridal Pair as Viewed During the Service. THE GUESTS PRESENT. List and V .ve’/ofeethe. Bridal Prexe its. DEPARTURE OF THE COUPLE. Their Arrival in New York} Last Evening. WASHINGTON, May 21, 1874, The day which witnessed the marriage of the President’s daughter was radiant with sunshine, and long before the hour set apart for the cere- mony & large crowd Nad gathered around the gates of the White House. Unusual precautions had been taken vo prevent the admission of represen- tatives of the press in Washington, aud your cor- Tespondent waa the only Journalist present, At about hali-pagt ten he arrived at the White House, Accompanied by Senators Carpenter and Cameron. When the HERALD carriage drove up & number of carriages were awaiting admission to the Execu- tive grounds. ‘This delay was occasioned by an ‘Accident to a carriage as the vehicle was entering the gate. No serious results, however, followed, and in a few minutes the line was again in motion, Following the carriage of the HRRALD came that of Mr, Riggs, the Washington banker, occu- pled by that gentleman and two ladies ot hia jamily, As Mr. Riggs’ carriage was entering the gate the pole of the carriage following was driven through the rear of the Riggs darriage, driving in the panel and causing alarm to the in- mates. One of the ladies, becomiug terror-stricken, maile an attempt to leap irom the vehicle, but was | Jortunately prevented from doing so by one of the Police ofticers in attendance. THE WHITE HOUSE. Arriving at the White House your correspond- nt was shown into one of the retiring rooms on the right of the entrance, where the wraps of the ladies and head gear of the gentlemen were de- Posited, and where the ladies shook out the ample folds o: their elegant dresses and cast a tinal look Of inquiry into the mirrors, and where tne final ! adjustment was given by fastidious gentlemen to | their snow white neckties, Emerging trom this Foom the guests were at liberty to wander over the lower rooms of the house. Most of the ladies urried of to the East Room, and after imspecting the floral decorations took position on either side of the main door and in front of the piatiorm | that had been erected ior the performance | Ot the ceremony. Mrs. Secretary Fish, Mrs. Postmaster General Creswell and Mrs, Sharp, sister of Mrs, Grant, occupied the Blue! Biue Room and did the hospitatities for Mrs. Grant, After being presented to these ladies by Senator Cameron the HERALD correspondent passed through the Green Room, where wedding cake, tasteiully done up in small white paper boxes, tied ‘With white satin ribbon, was piled on a centro table awaiting distribution among the guests, aud out into the famous East Room, where were as- semhi.d the major portion of guests who had thus far arrived. TRE EAST ROOM. This historic room never looked better than upon | this nuptial occasion, Plants and cut flowers of | Various colors wer? arranged in elezant profusion. In the recesses and corners and about the win- | dows and doors ferns and palms were placed. The i Pillars that support the ceiling were entwined | with evergreen, studded with japonicas and chased with hellotrope and rare blossoms. On the eastern side of the room, and immediately in front of the main entrance, a platform had been erected extending between the two windows. This plat- form was about nine inches in height and covered with a Persian carpet of beautiful design, On the east aide were banks of lowers embedded in moss, and over its centre, pending trom the ceil- | ing, was @ Jarge bell wrought of the purest white cameiias ana suspendea by a! cord of evergreen twisted and curled to resemble @rope. Oneach side of this marriage bell, under which the young people were to be united, were wreaths of evergreens, sprinkled with a uelicate White viossom, That on the right of the bell con- tained the letters “a. C. F. &.,’? the initials of the bridegroom, while that on the left contained the letters “N, W, G.,”” the initials of the bride. These letters were composed of smail delicate and rare white flowers. The handsome glass chandeliers Were lestooned with. ropes of evergreen and studded with red and white roses. A few bouquets Were placed on tie mantle and tavies, which com- Pleted the Mural decorations, The other rooms Were also tasteiully arrauged with lowers, TRE WEDDING GUESTS. Afew minutes betore clevon o'clock the mem- bers of the Cabinet and their ladies, led by Mr. and | Mrs. Fish, entered the East Room and took posi- tion on the lef> and near the platform. This was accepted as the signal for the near approach of the bridal party, and alt not already there followed into the room. The entire company present did | bot embrace more than 125 persons, The guests Brranged themselves in two divisions, leaving a broad avenue for the paxeage of the bridal party to | the platiorni on the opposite side of the room, It Was a joyous assembly, quict in demeanor, easy | and natural in behavior, and illumined witn | smiles of delight that revealed the hearty good ‘Wishes entertained lor the future happiness of the | youthiul couple whose nuptiais they were present to witness, There was no crowding or jostling, no impatience manifested. A delightiul murmur of couversation was maintained by the ladies, occa- sionally broken by a zephyr of laughter that only Served to ripple the murmuring Waves and melt out with a musical echo. ‘TNE DRIDAL PARTY, A few minutes aiter the entrance of the Cabinet Ministers, sir Edward Taornton, the only Ambas: Bador present (except the HERALD's ambassador), aud lady entered the East Room and took position On the right and opposite Secretary Fish. Rev. Or. Tidany now made his appearance upon the piat- | jorm, and every voice waa hushed and every eye | strained towards the door by which the bridal cor téye was tocnter. The Marine Lana, which was stationed in a small room on the west side of the building ana immediately in rear of the East Room, poured forta in duicet strams the | beautiful arta “1 Think of Thee,” after which o Wedding march was given, tue first strains of which conveyed the signal for the movement of the bridal party. “Now expectation sits in the { air.” Now had arrived the supreme moment when | We wore to look into happiness through the eyes | Of ayvuny and loving couple who were on the very eve of starting on the Journey oi Wife together, Two young officers, one | clad in the Jull uniform of the United States Navy, the other in that of the Marine Corps, stepped Nehuly to the platiorm, taking hold of white satin ribbous that were fastened ou each Mauk of the Platiorvm aod nitherto hidden from view among | Sowers that rivalled the rivbons in purity of eolor, bd walking vrisnly to tie Godt opposite, pressed | | covering two pages of parchment—a trifle larger | Wrenshall Grant nocording co the rites of the Methodist | the originais ot record in said oifice. ‘NEW and held the two divisions of people back with this Gelicate barrier. Another moment and the head ot the bridal procession crossed into the East Room, | moving in military cadence to the measured Strains of delicious music. First came the bride- groom, supported by Lieutenant Colonel Fred Grant, who was Greased tn the full uniform of his rank in the army, and whe walked on the right of the bridegroom. Then followed the elght brides- maids—Misses Conkling, Wrellughuyseu, Porter, Sherman, Drexel, Dent, Fish and Barnes, dressed | in white and moving gracefully forward in couples. President Grant, with the bride on his leit arm, followed. Then came Mrs, Grant, fanked by her two younger sons, Jesse and Ulysses. Fol- lowing these was a small number of the bride’s relattves, The bridegroom wore a seri- ous, determined look, as if he were strug- ling to keep the agitation of the moment from being mirrored on his countenance. | His bearing struck me as that of a man who was about performing @ doty from which he dare not | shrink, and whose life depended upon the exact- | ness with whien the duty is discharged. Miss Nellie entered with upraised head and intent look. The color had faded from her face, and she be- | trayed no uneasiness, gazing straight before her | with eyes fixed with an intentness that guve | dramatic effect te her entrée. Her step was firm and conf*n*" Situ. if you could forget her pale face, os tT went to coronation wjth a | ore wig Git than Miss Neilfe went to racet | bérhejue Tne President wore his usual | stolid expression and directed his vision to a | | point about five paces to the front. Mrs. Grant looked gad, yet there was a loitering smile of foy- ous pride beaming from her flooded eyes. Mr. Sartoris and Fred. Grant stepped upon the plat- { form and stood on the right hand side, The brides- | maids halted when about midway between the door and the platform, the President and the bride | passing between them, When about three paces | Jrom the platform Mr. Sartoris stepped down, and, | advancing, met the bride and led her to the as- signed place, ou the left side of the platform, where he surrendered her to the President, Miss: Fish stepped up and stood beside the bride, the other attendants forming a semi-cirels tn front of the platform, and Mrs. Grant and her two sons stand- | ing in rear of these. THE CRREMONY. * | Dr, Tiffany at once advanced, and at five min, | } utes past eleven commenced the marriage service, in accordance with tne ritual of tie Methodist Episcopal Church. Not more than fliteen minutes Were consumed in the service, Mr. Sartoris re- sponded inaclear, firm voice to the questions, | the responses being plainly audible to every one | iu the room, In reply to the question, “Wilt thou | have this woman to be thy wedded wile?” &c., he | replied, “I do,” using 4 Wrong verb, Beyond this | he betrayed no lack of self-possession. Miss-Grant | responded tn a low, distinct voice, though unintel- | ligible to those on the outer edge of the assembly. | Aring was used in the ceremony, Mr. Sartoris repeating firmly after tne clergyman. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Tiffany in a feeling and impressive manner, and during its performance several of the young lady friends of the bride were moved to tears, The two prin- cipal actors remained motionless throughout the ceremony. The President looked steadfastly at the floor, while Mrs. Grant held ner two youthful sons by the hand, and heroically struggled to sup- press the mingled feelings of emotion that natu- rally agitated the’ maternal breast. Fred. Grant gazed at the oMolating clergyman jast as you would expect to see him gaze if engaged in charg- ing an enemy’s battery. Immediately after the benediction Dr. Tiffariy raised the bride’s veil and kissed her. Her fgther, mother and brothers fol- lowed in the order mentioned, when the lady | guests pressed forward and presented their greet 4ngs and the gentiemen their congratulations, THE CONTRACT. While the congratulations were being bestowed and received Sir Edward Thornton and Secretary Fish attached their names to the marriage cer- | tificate, which is an artistic plece of penmanship, than o sheet of legal cap—and covered with red geals of various dimensions. It is asfollows:— | THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, To the Rev. O. H. ®rraxy, D. D., District of Columbia, greeting :— You are hereby rlaze between Wers-ash Houses f Wrenshaul Gran| Washington, L. C,, United states, ir you tind no inwiu! dove, you are commanded tw appear in the Caerk's Oifice of the’ supreme Court or sald District and certily the same. Witness my hand and the seal of said scum thistwen- | tleth day of May, 1874. Kk. J. MEIGS, Clerk. In the name of the Father and of the Soa and of the Holy whost, Ameu, 1, Onts KH. Tiveaxy, D. D., Minister ot the Metropolitan Memorlai Church in Washington, District of Columbia, hereby certiy that, by authority of the 1oregolng Hcense Tsolemnized the inarriage of the parties aforesaid— wit, Aigernon Charles Frederics sartoris and cilen 3 of g 5 $ 2 5 2 E 5 Fi E EF di & Episcopa: Church, on the ‘twenty-first day the year of Our Lord one thousand emht hundred and | seventy-four, at the Executive Mansion, fi the istrict ot Columbia, 0. B, TIFFANY. Witnessed 0: Hasturoy Fisn, Ep, ‘tnoRnton. CiemR’s Orrice, Suraeux Court or tux i STRICT OF COLUMBIA, I, R. J. Metas, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the Dis- trict ot Coiumbia, hereby certixy that the foregoing License and Minister’s Certificate ure truly copied trom Watness mn, hang and the seal of said Court, the twenty- pe oy ot May, 1574. K. J. MiIGs, Clerk District of Columbia, to wit:— 1, D, K. Cantren, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, do certify that the toregoing attestation by R. J. Meiys, Clerk ot ‘said Court, isin due torn. Witness my hand and seal, this twenty-first day of Ma: ing. al.] ” DK. CARITER, Chief Justice, ke seal, Usite Starzs oF Axenica, Oxpantwest oF Stati} To Act Woom Taxse Presence Sua. Cowr, GREETING:— J certily that D. K. Cartter, wnose name is subscribed to the paper hereunto annexed, is now, und wus ut the subscribing the same, Chief Justice of the Su- urtot the District of Columbia, duly commis ie that full taith and coufidence are “due to his hich, estimony whereof, I, Hamitton Fisw. Secretary of Stace of ihe United states. have hereunto subscribed my Name and caused the seal of the vepartinent a state to be aifixed. “i Done atthe city of Washington, this twenty-first day of May A. D: 1874, and of the Independeice of the United States of America the ninety gixlith. HAMILGON FISH, certify the foregoing stenature of Hon. Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State of the Uniied states, to ve true und en ED. THORNTON, it nvoy Extraordinary, Miniswr Plenipoten- dary. {een} This elaborate document was rendered neces- sary by the Engtish jaw of primogeniture in cases where ove of the partres is foreign. 1t will be de. | posited with the records of the court of the pariah in which Mr. and Mrs. Sartoris will reside, THE SCENE, During the ceremony Senator Morton occupied a chair close to and on the right of the platiorm. Senator Conkling stood grandly looking on from the coutre of the room, perhaps wondering if ne is to have the privilege of. giving away his daughter in the Executive Mansion, Cameron, mounted on | the base of one of the columns in the rear, gazed smillogly and contentedly on the scene. Logan wason the extreme right and rear, with his hands in his pockets and a scowl shadowing his dark jeatures. Frelinghuysen looked as pleased ag any one of the bridesmaids, and Bogy yore a “giad Tam here’ kind of look, Ail the Secretarie#were wreathed in triumphant smiles, which invited you to do hoinage to them, as if the marriage of these young people was a clever act of governmental administration, for which they desired special recoguition, THE MARRIAGE BREAKFAST, The marriage breakiast had been spread in the State dining room, The guests were too numerous to sit, and arranged theiscives tn solid phalanx around the table. The breakfast table was a miracle of beauty and excellent taste, It is said, by those who have long been frequenters of the White House, nothing to equalit was ever befure witnessed. The bride’s cake occupied the centre of the table, and consisted o/ six cakes, pyramidal iu jorm, garnished in the most elaborate manner | with white trimmings, manufactured in Europe expressly for tue occasion. On the top of this cake rested a handsome bouquet of white, howers— flowers of French ingenuity—and on each side of the cake rested a tray of batural fowers, extend- ing nearly the entire length of the table. | Fxtending around the outer edge of the tavie was a ridge of moss, ornamented with flowers, wrought Into pyramids ot fancy aesign and rare confections; Charlotte Russe in every conceivable orm, fancy ices, centrepiecos, rare in desiga and exquisite in Workmanship, bouquete of natural Howers, and art baudsume pieces inscribed to Mild Nellis, From | shower of delicate ittie slippers throwa by pume | The Marine Saud, | York; the beds of natural flowers that extended from the centre of the table were planted flags and banners dedicated to the President, the Supreme Court and the Army and Navy. Choice wines were supplied in abundance, ‘The President stood at the head of the table, Mrs, Sartoris on his left, and Mr, Sartoris aud Mrs, Grant on his right. Vice President Wilson, Sir Edward Thornton and the humerous other distinguished guests were ar- rauged promiscuously around the table. As in the East Room, there was no crowding or jostling, the service being abundant and excellent. THY MENU. The menu was printed on cream colored silk, and read as follows :— Qeeevenrcovovecssseccrcerseesecesscereneseceeeseoete@ WEDDING RECEPTION. 3 PRESIDENTIAL MANSION, May 21, 1874, Soft Crabs on Toast. g Gateaux garnis de Crabes and Champignons, Sauce a 1a Creme. Croquettes of Chick 3 with Gre Cotelettes Wagneau, sauce a la Tarta 3 by Aspic de Langues de boeuf a terme, ..,, Woodeoeks and Snipes on loast, | ted. Slade, Sauce Mayona trawberties with Cream. $ <,,.,_ bride Cake—Centreplece, 3 Side piece of Charlotte Kusses and Croqueen = § ». houehe, lorbeils glaces a ta Jardiniers. : Gateux de trois treres ; Pagraphe !a Vieur, de NELLY GRANT. Pudding a la} Corvei: G Cm) seeierode, Suttee 9 ta Crome. d'Oranges garnis de fraises. "& Blanemange a ta sangre: § iy G Plombieres garnics de truits a fleurs glacees. Ice Cream of various flavors. Water Ices of various flavors. necenesenerereasesececesesssneeiaens feet 3 Punch a Ia Romaine. g Coffee, — Chocolate, i Fancy Boxus—with Wedding Cake. OOOO LOLOLELOIEIOIOOE DEOL POOLED OD DOLE LEOLLODE DEI THE BRIDAL PRESENTS. After ample justice had been done the viands the | bride and groom retired to prepare for their jour- ney to New York and the guests repaired to the library. where the bridal presents were most ad- mirably digplayed. Among the most noticeable Were One silver soup Jadie from Mrs. James W. Paul, of Philadelphia; silver ale pitcher and inngs from Protessor and Mra, Bartlett, of West Point; | | one silver card case from General James R, O’Beirne, Of New York; one silver ladie from Miss Emma Campnell, of New York; a very elaborate jewel casket trom Lieutenant Larned, United States Army; @ very handsome solid silver horseradish dish from Rear Admiral | Alden; a solid silver salad bowl from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clews; one pair ot silver saltcellars Jrom Mrs, W. T. Sherman; a berry set from General B. C. Comstock; a silver card case from | H. ©. Allgman, of Denver, Col.; a solid silver card receiver, presented by tne gentlemen | | connected with the Executive office; silver toilet get rom Collector Arthur, of New York; ow | Oxidized silver and gold salad dish from Miss Drexel, one of the bridesmaids; one dessert set trom Mrs, nd Miss Anthony, of New @ very elegant ice cream service, consisting of fourteen pieces, from Postmaster General Creswell and lady; Mr. and Mrs. Chiias presented a large silver epergne, with seven dozen silver knives, forks and spoons. ‘This set at- tracted much attention. ‘I'he articles were en- sconced in a large walnut case lined with pink satin. A large silver punch ladle was from General and Mrs. McDowell; silver dessert knives from Charles A, Phelps, of Boston; cake knife from Aunt Nellie; tortoise sheil fan trom E, B. Dyer; berry bowl from Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kees; dinner service of solid silver, twelve pieces, placed in an elegant walaut case, lined with green satin, was presented by A. J. Drexel, of Philadelphia; oxidized and silver toilet settrom Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Hale; a very elaborate fork and spoon from General Horace Porter; one satchel from M. M. Delano; bouquet of wax flowers trom H.C. Fahne- stock; & very elegant blue enamelled clock from Secretary and Mrs, Delano; photograph album, from Marshai Sharp; toilet set, of the Louis Qua- torze style, in brass, from Secretary and Mra, Robeson; patr of berry spoons, from Collector James E. Casey; one set of ladies, trom Aunt Emma; one crockery set, from Elisha Under- wood, of New York; silver sugar and cream set, trom Secretary ond Mrs. Belknap; one solid silver | pitcher, irom Senktor and Mrs, Chandler; silver | nut set of thirteen pieces, from_Colonel Fred Grant; very handsome toilet det, from Generai Sheridan; | ivory covered Bibles, irom Mrs. George P. Fisher; Russia leather covered Bible, from Miss Wallen; one lace flounce, irom Miss Kittie Cooke; a very elegant lace handkerchief, in satia case, from A, 1. Stewart; bine satin and gilt fan, from Miss Lewis, of Philadelphia; | very elegant smoc:d pearl tan, trimmed with point appiique lace, from General Badeau; one | thread lace nandkerchiel, from Genera! and Mrs. Babcock; solid silver mustard and pepper boxes, from Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker, of Cincinnati; one lace handkerchief and bag, from Aunt Nellie; from Mrs. General Grant, a set of ivory brushes, with monogram; tollet glass, from Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen; one spoon holder, from Mr. Mariscal; afterdinner coffee set, of silver, from Miss Phelps, of New York; afterdinner coffee set, of silver, from Jesse Brown, of Washington; large silver pitcher, irom Miss Bealte; one solid silver vinaigrette, irom Commodore Ammen; one necklace and locket, from Justice and Mrs, Hunt; one necklace and stone cameo locket, from Mr. and Mrs. G. Dawson Coleman; elaborately carved ivory fan, from Jessie Grant; one pendant neckiace, very elegant, from Senator and Mrs, Conkling; gold ball necklace and pendant,*irom Miss Porter; one patr of moonstone earrings, from Miss Carpenter; one Roman locket, irom Miss Conkling; one fuil set of pink coral, consisting of braceiets, neck- lace, brooch and earrings, very elegant and rarely carved, trom Governor and Mrs. Alexander H. Shepherd; one turquoise and gold locket, from Mr, Van Allen; one enamelled and gold locket, from Miss Barnes, a bridesmaid; one Roman bracket, irom General Van Alien; one travelling cloak, from Miss Fish; one emerald and diamond ring from Mr. and Mrs, L. P. Morton, of New York; single stone diamontl ring, very large, from Mr. and Mrs. A, E, Borie; five stune diamond rng | from Mr, A. G. Cattell, Japanese ivory glove box from U. 8S. Grant, Jr; one fruit dish trom Mr. and Mra. A. H. Laflin; berry set, from Mrs. Edwards Pierrepoint; silver téte-a-téte ser- vice, irom Secretary and Mrs, Richarason; oake basket from Mr. and Mrs, Edward Biddle, of Philadeiphia; ice bowl from General and Mrs, Hunter, berry set from Attorney General and Mrs, Williams, berry set from Mrs. L, L, Felt, one pair of bronze and silver flower vases irom Miss Frelinghuysen, jewel Case irom Miss Florence Phelps, oxidized jewel case irom Major W. McKee Dun, Jr.; totlet set, gilt bronzed, from Senator and Mrs, Stewart; ice cream service, fourteen pieces, trom Donald Mc | Lenuaa of San Francisco, The President in addl- tion to the Mechlin iace gave his uaugater $10,000 in money. ‘The presents will soon be packed and sent to Europe. They are valued at about $60,000, Gene- ral Grant ailowed his daugnter some months ago to name what he suould give her witnout re- gard to cost, Her choice was a set of black and one of white iace, Mrs, Grant wrote immediately to the wife of our Minister at Brussels, Mrs, J. P, Jones, an intimate friend of the family, giving the order for tue handsomest to be had in Europe, regardiess of expense, ‘The result is lace such as has never before been seen in this country and possibly has never beture lound its way into other hands than those oi royalty. The ladies lingered with the most profound admira- tion over the inspection of these valuable bridal @uts,and not until the time jor the departure of the young married couple dia they quit the Nbrary. . DEPARTURE OF THE BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM. At fiiteen minutes past one Mr. and Mra, Sartoris appeared ready for departure, the latter looking fresh and composed in her well fitting dress of brown silk, with hat and gloves to match, The parting was iuil of tenderness, but without demon- stration. ‘The goodbys were feelingly spoken, and the young couple emergeu irom the Execative Man- Sion, passing between the guests, drawn up in two lines, extending irom the door across the porch to the carriage, the front ranks being composed of the bridesmaids, The President's coach, with tour bay horses attached, received the bride and groom. Young Jesse Grant entered with thém, and the | four bays dashed of ior the raliroad station Gtuldl the Waving of hanukerehies® and 6 Small Fancy Cakes. i | x elegant silver tankard, | froin Secretary aud Mrs. Fish; oxidized and silver | very handsome, | YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1874—TRIPLE SHEET. of the young ladies, two or three of which alighted at the feet of the happy pair in the carriage. Mrs, Sartoris laughed heartily at this demonstration and waved her adieu from tiie car- riage window. Carriages containing General Bab- cock, the HERALD correspoudent and a few other gentlemen followed to the depot. A large crowd had assembled at the depot to witness the depart- ure, The train, which was special to Laltimore, | consisted of a baggage, passenger and Pullman ear. | | The latter was elegantly fitted with cherry colored velvet Seats and covered with new white linea. Overhead and on the sides the car was decorated with the American and Englisn ftags inter- twined, while streamers of the same nationalities were looped and festuoned aloug its entire length. Fresh flowers were placed upon the tables and | canary birds warbied their greetings from gilded prisons, suspended from the celling of the coach. At forty mimutes past one the special train moved out of the depot, and in a tew minutes had passed from view. Mr, George W, Childs and ‘family and Mr. A, J, Drexel and family accom- panted the bride and groom as far as Pnuadelphia. A few intimate iriends went on with the parry to ; New York, Mr. and Mrs. Sartoris will sail from | New York on Saturday in the ‘steamer | Baltic. The President and tamily will proceed to New York to-morrow and accompany the newly | married couple as faras Sandy flook., The Presi- | dent would have preferred that his daugnter’s | home should be on cur own soil; and itis known | | that when Mr, Sartoris frst sought permission to | address Miss Nellie that President Grant made It @ condition that he should become an Amer- jean and a resident here, Surtoris senior | | was also {niormed by the President of this | | sine qu@ non, and in fitting terms expressed his appreciation of the high honor accorded to lis son, admiration for this countty, and his entire approbation of the course proposed. Mr. Sartoris | was then a nember of the British Parliament, but | at the last election was beaten by the liberal can- didate. Young sartoris immediately made prep- arations for obtaining citizenship and residence, and purchased property in Michigan, but his elder brother being Killad, he, as the only living son, became heir to the entailed estates, which are of large extent and situated in the south of Eng- | land, just opposite to the Isle of Wight. This changed the situation, and, the affection of the parties having ripened into genuine old fashioned love, the President and Mrs. Grant felt that it was not best to interfere, and the ceremony of to-day has foilowed. THE GUESTS. The invitations to the wedding were of the plainest description, without monogram or device of any kind. On heavy barontal note paper were these words:— Qeerenererece recent tere re nee rene rene rene re ere eoee) 2 ‘The President and Mrs. Grant request thes Qpleasnre of your company at the marriage? ceremony of their daughter, at the Executive? 3 Mansion, on Thursday, May 21, at eleven A. M. 3 CHeereneseee nee ne re aenene rene vere reteneee sere one teD Accompanying this were two plain cards, two anda half by ‘our inches tn size. On one “Miss Nellie W. Grant,” the other “Algernon (. F, Sar- | toris.”” The following are those who were invited as | | guests at the ceremony :—Secretary and Mra. Fish, Miss Edith Fish, Hamilton Fish, Jr.; Secretary and | Mrs. Richardson, Miss Richardson, Secretary | | and Mrs, Belknap, Secretary and Mrs. Robe- son, Postmaster General and Mrs. Cres- well, Secretary and Mrs. Delano, Attor- ney Gerferal and Mrs. Wiliiams, General ana Mrs, Sherman, Miss Sherman, Admiral and | Mrs. Porter, Lieutenant Porter, General and Mrs, | Hunter. Mrs. David Hunter, Mrs. Stewart, Senator and Mrs, Conkling, Miss Conkling, Senator and | Mrs, Freiinghuysen, Mr. Frelinghuysen, the Misses Frelinghuysen, General and Mrs. Barnes, Dr. Barnes, Ur. B. Norris, Dr. William Johnston, Jr., General and Mrs. Pitcher, General and Mrs. Ricketts, General and Mra. Babcock, Senator’ and Mrs. Logan, Senator and Mrs, Oglesby, Senator and Mrs. Stewart, Senator Bogy, Senator and Mrs. Sherman, General Holt, Mrs. and F. Blair, Jr., Mrs. James Llatr, Miss Blair, Dr. and Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Louis Dent, Col- one! and Mrs, Casey, Governor aod Mrs. H. 4). Cooke, Miss Cooke, Governor and Mrs, Shepherd, Mr. and Mra, Lowery, Miss Lowery, Sir Edward | | | | | | | and Lady Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Henry | | Howard, Mr. and Mrs. J. ©. B. Davis, | : Mr. and Mrs. ©. Patterson, Commodore | and Mfs,,Ammen, General and Mrs. Bertin, | Miss Butler, Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite, As- sociate Justice aud Mrs, Clifford, Associate Justice | and Mrs. Swayne, Mr. Swayne, Associate Justices | Muller and Davis, Advocate Justice and Mrs. Field, | Associate Justice and Mrs. Strong, Miss Strong, | Associvte Justice and Mrs. Bradley and Miss Bradley, Associate Justice and Mrs. Hunt, Miss | Coleman, Miss Freeman, General and Mrs, Beale, the Misses Beale, Mrs, Larned, Lieutenant Larned, Lieutenant Wheeler, Rev, Dr. and Mrs. ‘liffan , | | Miss Titfany, Mr. 0, C. Tiffany, General and Mrs. | | Ord, Mr. E. L, Stanton, Senator and Mrs. Morton, | Miss Clymer, Senatdr and Mrs. Boutwell, Miss | Boutwell, Mr. and Mrs. Hooker, Mr. and Mrs. R. | Wallach, Migs Wallach, Mr. Jesse Browa, Lieuten- and Mra, Dyer, Mr. and Mra. Saniord, Mr, and Mrs. 8, M. Shoemaker, Baltimore, Md | Messrs. Breese, Muse, Allen, Aulick, Palmer, | Reid, of the Marine corps; Surgeon Fitch, United States Navy; Miss Radsord, Mr. and Mrs, A. D. Cooke, Jr.; Mr. Harry Dodge, the Misses Wise, Mr. | Frank Lee and Miss Lee, Mr. Stack, Mr. Goddara, | Mr. John Davis, Miss Laura Porter, Speaker and ! Mrs, Blaine, Senator and Mrs, Chandler, Mr. and | Mrs. I. P. Luckey, Mr. and Mrs. ©. C. Sniffen, Vice President Wilson, Mrs. Dablgren, Cauet ©. E. Otis, of West Point; W. A. Purrington, J. W. Elliott, Cambridge, Mass.; H. Washburn, of Madi- | son, Wis.; A. B. Steinburger, of Baltimore; the | Misses Morrill, Judge and Mrs. E. R. Hoar, | the Miases Patterson, Senator and Mrs, | Thurman, Mr. and Mrs. McCormick, Senators | Anthony and Jones, Admiral and Mrs. Lee, Mr. W. | W. Corcoran; Lieutenants Gibson, Bradden, Carter | and Hoxie, Mr. and Mrs. Reis, Mrs. Ailen, General | and Mrs. J. A. Hardie, Colonel and Mrs, Audenrted, | General and Mrs. Myers, Miss Myers, Senator and | Mrs. Stockton, Senator and Miss Carpenter, Mr. and | Mrs. Goeniell, Mr, Hoes, Hon. Jas. and Mrs. Lee, of | Germantown, Pa.; Dr. and Mrs. James Scott, of | New Orleans; Mrs. Dean, Mr. and Mrs, Fern, of New Orleans; Mr. and Mrs, James Hewitt, Mr. and | Mrs. A, R. Corbin, Mrs. J, R. Grant, Mr. and Mra, | 0. L. Grant, Colonel and Ars, Benjamin, Mr. and | Mrs. Rodgers, of New York; Mr, and Mrs. J. C. | Dent, General W. S. Harney, Mr. and Mrs, | | J. Harney, Miss Kemball, Mr. and Mrs: | | Robert Campbell, Robert Campbell, Jr.; | | Mr. and Mrs, Ben Balte, Mr. and Mrs, J. F. Long, | Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Blow, Mr, and Mrs, E, W. Fox, | Mr, and Mrs. Benton, Mrs. Colonel J. 0. Fallou, Colonel Alton Easton, Mr. W. D. Fielding, Mr. and | Mrs. Tom Alien, Missy Nellie Barrett, Mrs. Harry | Boggs, Nr. and Mrs. W. D. W. Barnard, Miss Bar- | nard, Misa Maggie Fielding, St. Charies, Mo.; Gen- | eral and Mrs, Pope, Major and Mrs. Dunn, General | ana Mrs. Williams, General Van Vliet, Mr. and | Mrs. W. W. Smith, of Washington, Pa,: Judge and | | Mrs. McKennan, of Washington, Pa,; Mr. and Mrs, | L. S. Felt, the Misses Feit, Mr. and Mrs, Tweed, of | Cincinnati; Captain and Mra. Sherlock, Governor | and Mrs. Dennison, Mr. and Mra. B, H. Bristow, | Mra. Lucy M. Porter, Captain and Mrs, Shiriey, j Mrs, C, A. Page, Mrs. Elia Hewitt, Senator and | | Mrs, Cameron, Mr. J. D. Cameron, Mrs, | Cameron, Mr. and Mrs, D. Coleman, Miss Coteman, My. and Mrs. Chester A. Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. A, H. Laflin, General and Mrs. W. S. Hillyer, John M. | | Garson, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Morton, Vice President Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy, F, B; Howe, General Rufus Ingalls, Mr. and Mrs, George W. Childs, Mr. and Mra, 4. J. Drexel, A. G. Cattell and | others, ANOTHER ACCOUNT. The Wedding as m by a Lady Cor- respondent, WASHINGTON, May 21, 1874, Tne wedding morning was sul! of sunshine, and | spicy Odors (rom the magnolias aud cataipas were | watted Irom the trees in the square, While the | piasaing water from the tountain op the lawn | im ifont of the White House made & musical sound that was delightiul At ten o'clock the | carriuaea bearing the bridesmaids arrived, and by @ fo minutes of eleven the guests Were all there, srationed. im the outer Fest | | Over it was across bar placed near the ceiling; | Youth, and over it passed alternate flush ana pal- | lor. | Frelinghuysen. | somely trimmed with point lace; pear! ornaments, | | Was laid in tue State Dining Room, magnificent in buie, numberiug forty pieces, discoursed sweet music, and the East Room presented a magnificent sigat. Daylight was entirely exciuded by means of dark blinds hung Jor the purpose, and myriads of lights from the cut glass chan- deilers were reflected in the countless mirrors and feil in brilliant broken = rays on the floral decorations, which exceeded an thing ever before seen in tiis country. Near the bay window in the centre of the East Room a dais was erected, This was covered with a rich carpet. its ugly outlines were conce: iragrant ‘biossoms, From this depended | @ marriage bell, three feet in «diameter and three feet im height, composed of rosebuds, tnberoses, lies of the valley and orange flowers, which nodded and winked their pretty eyes in perfect rhythm with every movement tn the room, On each side of the bell was a wreath of flowers in the centre of one the iniuals of the bride, in the other those of the groom. Oneither side the dais were two little stands covered with chotce white flowera, Under- neath this arch, and just back of where the bride and groom stood, was a superb bronze Statue supporting a magnificent tray of flowers of the rarest bioom. he fluted columns on either side of the dals were yyined round with rare blossoms, and near the front was a silver salver, holding pure wnite flowers of the most ex- | pensive description, purchased in New York by the groom jor his iair young pride, The chandeliers Were garlanded with evergreens and bridal bios- aled by rare and soms, and im every corner and on every mantel they were neaped tn lavish proiuston. The display of tropical planta | and graceful, stately palms was marvellous. Jb each room, on tables, plano and mantels, great Janguid looking roses drooped their heads and ofered homage to the bride. Richly colored | fuschias hid their blushes amid the tender leaves of sweet scented geraniums. Fragrant violets and heliotrope exhaled their spicy odors trom re- | mote corners. Even the dear Heaven-biessed | lilacs Were there, with scores of magnolas from Norfolk, which flied the room with the rich per- funie Of their breath, THE WEDDING CEREMONY. At eleven o'clock the bridal procession passed down the private stairway and entered the East Room by the main and largest door. At the foot ofthe dats stood Mr. Sartoris and his best man, Colonel Grant, Mr. Sartoris wore the English reg- | Wation wedding dress, and carried a bouquet of orange blossoms and tuberoses, with a centre | of pink buds. From tuis centre arose a silver flagstaff, on which ‘floated a siiken banner, andon it in silver letters was the word “Love.” Fred. Grant was in full uniform. Dr. Tufany was on the dais, First came the brides- maids, then Mrs. Grant, in lilac silk, with black | lace trimmings and diamond ornaments, sup- | ported by her two sons, Ulysses and Jesse. Fol- | lowing them was the President, and on his arm the lovely bride. She never looked better; her bright, Innocent face looked childlike in its tender Her bouquet was magnificent and was of | Orange blossoms, tuberoses, white jessamine and | white pink, with @ deep frill of point lace from | round the outer edge. The guests were in groups | at either end of the room, and a wide satin ribbon Was stretched across from eacn side tne dais, leaving the space open trom the double doors directly to it, whicn is opposite. | First entered Miss Conklog and Mis! They paused when tn the centre | of the room, one standing on either side. Miss | Sherman and Miss Porter advanced beyond them | and separated, Miss Drexel and Miss Dent came | on still beyond. The last mamed, Miss Barnes | and Miss Fish advanced to the dais, followed | by Mrs. Grant and her sons, the President | and bride. The attendants formed a semi-circle | and Mr. Sarterts took his fair gift trom her dis- tUnguished father. They stepped up on tne dats | and Dr. Tiffany made them man and wife. The guests pressed forward to offer their congratuia- tions, before which, however, Sir Edward Thornton and Mr. Fish proceeded toa small table in tne centre of the room, covered with & white silk table cover, whereon were the pen and ink with ‘Which they witnessed the ceremony. GUESTS AND DRESSES. Among the distinguished crowds of people present were General and Mrs, Sherman. Mrs, Sherman was very plainiy attired in black and was surrounded by iriends during her stay in the roum. Sir Edward and Mrs, Thornton. The latter wore @ bine silk, with elegant trimming ot lace. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard, of the English Lega- | tion, Mrs. Howard wore a pear! colored silk, witn | | lace overdress, Misa Coleman and her nieces, the | Misses Freeman, in biue and rose colored silk, Mrs. Fish in lavender gros grain, with pointlace trimmings, Her beautiful gray curls Were surmounted by a feathered aigrette of diamonds. Mrs. General Dent, a lavender silk With overskirt of embroidered grenadine; Gen- eral and Mrs. W. S. Hillyer, of New York; Mrs, Surgeon Generai Barnes, an elegant biack silk with trimmings of jet and Spanisn lace and diamond jewelry; Mrs. Dahigren and her son; Lieutenant Goddard, United States Army; Mr. ana Mrs. Bancroit Davis, General and Mrs. Myers, Quartermaster General Robert Williams and his beautiful wile, from whom maternal cares have stolen none of the charms which, as the superb Mrs. Douglas, mude her admired by men | and women, She looked very stately | in her elegant robe of shimmering silk, which was almost covered by rare lace and | was much noticed. Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuy- | sen, Senator Authony, Senator and Mrs. Conkling, | Senator and Mrs. Morton, Senator Stewart, Lieu- | tenant and Mrs. Hooker, née Bessie Stewart; Senator and Mrs. Thurman, witn their pretty | daughter. Mrs, Governor Shepherd wore a pearl colored silk, with @ back breadth of biue silk, hand- Mrs. Senator Cameron wore a@ rose colored silk. Mrs. Senator Sherman was attired in a black gros grain silk, clegantly trimmed with the same material. Mrs, Senator Stewart Wore & Diack silk carriage costume. Mra. L. T. Hooker, née Stewart, wore a biack silk carriage costume, with black lace sacdue, Mrs, Judge Poland was attired in black silk, trimmed with javender of a light shade. Mrs, Secretary Delano was attired in an elegant black gros grain silk. Mrs, Admiral Lee | wore @ lavender silk with a black lace overskurt, Mrs. General Hunter wore a black silk. Mrs. Ad- miral Aiden was attired in @ costume of black silk, trimmed with black veivet jolds. Miss Alden wore a very pretty costume of wuite tarietan, Mrs. Attorney General Willlams wore a lavender silk, trimmed with lavender velvet and fringe tomatch. Mra. Speaker Blaine was attired in & sea green alk. Mrs. Senator Frelinghuysen wore @ dark brown silk and white lace shawl. Mrs. Dr. Tiffany wore a black silk, trimmed with folds of the same, and @ white lace shawl, gatuered at the waist. The Misses Frelinghuysen were attired in | light silk. Mrs, Secretary Richardson wore a dark green silk, elaborately trimmed with darker shades of the game material. Miss Isabetla Richardson was attired in an exquisite and becoming costume Of light green silk, Miss Zet!tin wore wyite tarle- tan, the skirt bting trimmed with Darrow founces of the same, and a blue silk scarf. TUE WEDDING BREAKFAST. The President offered his arm to Mra, Sartorts, Mr. Sartoris took Mrs. Grant and Dr. ‘Tiffany Mra, Dent, and they led the way to the breakiast, whica its proportions as well aa its appointments. Tne table Will seat 100 persons, but tue usual nomber | ig 75, The damask was o! fine finish, and the cut glass, china and silver of the most beautiful description. In the centre of the table was a bank of moss. This was almost concealed irom view by stately lilies of tne Nile, fair Provence | Toses, iragrant tea roses, violets, magnolias and | delicate ferns. {In the centre of tulsa stoou the bride’a cake, on top of which was a bouquet of White blossoms. This had on either side a shield made of evergreens and rare flowers. Around the outer edge of the table was a narrow bordering of feathery forns, delicate buds and hali- blown flowers of every description; while neve, | dia’? | lamentations over for the travelling costume, of which there are twa one of black silk for the steamer, and the other which she wore. to-day, of rich mignonette silk witha deep flouuce and shirrings of silk witl smailer ruffles. The polonaise, ot same shade is camel’s hair, is richly embroidered and fits net graceful fxure with exquisite exactness. The hat and gloves matched this refined costume. Mr. and Mrs, Surtoris drove to the depot in the four horse carriage, in which was also her younger brother, Ulysses. Following were the President and Mrs. Grant, who had assumed the mourning roves she had been persuaded to lay aside ou the occa sion of the wedding; @ carriage with her brothers and aunt, and a fourth witn her maid, Miss Bella Jackson, who has been with Mrs. Grant for many years, lu sunshine and through storms, and whe goes abroad to wate over the dearly | loved child of the house. AS the car riage with the bmde and groom drove ow there were several white slippers thrown atter it tor good Iuck. Following the couches was aiarge Wagon filled with trunks, While the bridal party were enroute to the depot Mr. Widdows rung the chimes of the Metropolitan Methodist church. He wave the English “Wedding March,” ‘Hail Colum- God Save the Queen” and the ‘Star Spangied Banner.” Though the tour tunes sounded each alike, his idea, doubtiess, wis that Mrs. Sartoria hearing them would ve reconciled to ieaving Washington, A special Ptilman palace car bore them away at twenty minutes to two o'clock. after leaving Baltimore this car was attached to the reguiar New York train. The car | Was a new one, and was exquisitely decorated with flowers ahd evergreens and draped wit the American and English fags. The President and Mrs, Grant leave here im the morning to join their daughter at the Fiith Avenue Hotel. And it is stated the Cabinet and her bridesmaid will also go for the purpose of bide | ding her don voyage, and to her we say, Our hearts, our hopes are all with taee, Cur hearts and hopes, our prayers and tears, Our faith triumphant o’er our tears: Are ull with thee, are ail with thee, Longfellow, THE ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK. SS RRB he vihiNil sy The train bearing the nuptial party arrived at the depot of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Jersey City last night, punctual to time. The Pullman palace car in which they had travelled from Wash- ington is a marvel of taste and delicacy. 1t is one of two that were constructed for the Vienna Ex« position. The main salvon is furnished with ele gant chairs, a table and velvet covered sofas. The walnut with which the car is embellished is en- riched witn light French giidmgs, and 1s further set of with maple and rosewood. The win- cow shades are of blue silk and are finisned with goid iringes. The floor is covered with a royal Wilton carpet, of which a dark red is the main color, The general effect gives a rich, sombre appearance, and is somewhat relieved by green trimmings. At eitner eud of this main parlor are smaller parlors, The carriage was specially deco- rated for this occasion by General Porter, wno sent the car on to Washington. On the walls were suspended wreaths and bouquets of beautiful fresh dowers, Besides this the compartment was set in such 2 manner as ta | leave good taste and richness to vie with each other. Two sofas and armchairs were brought im and all arranged comfortably and easily. Refresh | Ments had been provided on the car for the party. There was a cluster of friends to meet them at the depot, whom they greeted cordially, and the couple, unattended, were shown into a carriage, which immediately drove on board the ferry boat, 80 that no prying and curious eyes annoyed them in their privacy. Tae friends took carriages also, and crossed the ferry to New York. The whole party then drove rapidly up Broadway and Fifth | avenue tg the Fiith Avenue Hotel, Here everything had been prepared for their re- ception, and Mr. Sartoris, stepping out of the car | riage, handed tne charming and blushing bride up the private staircase to the rooms which had beem prepared tor them, These rooms deserve a special description. They consist of three (the same occupied by rhe Duke of Newcastle during the visit of the Prince of Wales), numbered respectively 79, 8° and 81. They face on Twenty-third street, and are immediately above the parlors, that ts to say, on the third floor. They have been ‘arnished tn the best taste. The carpet is @ beautifully figured moquet, the pre- valling tint being a delicate blue. The furniture is rosewood, upholstered in blue brocatel. The draped curtains are of biue silk, with lace back, and the cornices of walput, decorated witu gold of avery handsome and novel pattern. There isin the main room easy, a reception and ladies’ chairs, sofa, etagere and fable. A bronze cnande. ler finishes the whole. e boudoir is furnished, with walnut upholstered intapestry. Tbe carpet 1s a green royal Wilton, All\the furniture has been, selected with excellent taste and discrimination, To these rooms the party adjourned, and Mrs, | Sartoris, after performing a short toilet, sat down with her busband and three or four friends to a supper which had been spectally prepared, and of ‘Which the party partook appetizingly. All werein the best of humor. Mrs, Sartoms was simply dressed in a gray travelling dress, and ber hus band, who is @ good-looking Jellow, in a gentie- | Manly dark sutt. ‘fo-day the President and party, consisting of Mrs. Graut, three sons aud General Babcock, will arrive, and will stay at “the Fifth Avenue.” They will occupy rooms also ou the third floor, buon the Twenty-iourth street side. The Presidential Party will arrive about five o’ciock, and the party, including the bride and bridegroom, will dine at one of our private citizens’ residences this even- ing. All otner invitations have been declined, as 80 Many have poured ip. Indeed, neither the President uor his son-in-law will receive calls, as the effort, it 19 believed, would be too much for them, Some disappointment 1s felt on account of the programme, but it will nevertheless vé'ade hered to because of its nevessity under the circume stances, ay the stay in the city 13 80 short. On Saturday Mr. aod Mrs. Sartoria leave New York for Europe tn the steamship Baiuc, THE WHITE HOUSE. Social Customs of our Presidentsa Sketches of the Ladies of the Executive Mansion—The Previous Marriages in the White House. The wedding ceremony at the Executive Mane sion yesterday recalls the memories of many social and ceremonial occasions witch have been cele- brated during various admimstrations under the Presidential roof, Although the only wedding which has taken place at the White House previous to the present year was the marriage of the dangh- ter of President Tyler, im 1842, several newly-mude brides connected with the Presidential family have held their wedding receptions in that nistoric mane sion. WASHINGTON’S TIME. In the earliest days of the Republic, wnen the seat of government was as yet unfixed, the temporary lodgings of the President were the scenes only of stately receptions of the most for- maikind. The stiff courtesy and almost mechan- ical dignity with which WashIngton and the arst lady of the Repubitc went through the cere- monial of a Presidential ievée have veen too oftem descrived to require repetition here. THE FIRST LADY OF THE WHITE HOUSE, Mrs. Join Adams was the first mistress of the Executive Mansion at Washington. The stories of the journey of President Adama’ family through the woods to thay young metropolis of mud, are told in Mrs. Adams’ lively correspondence. her tue bare, cold, eau the bt unfornished White Lone ef pee od of the — federal cap! nce of doniesuc comorts and social elinements are pointed with exquisite wit. adams bad, mnaged. Jui cause ior complaint when she entered aud throughuut tue time occupied the White tiouse. The house was wuiurnished and she east was used Jor dryimg clothes. TeaSaRIrn cs fee erate a now the iibrary, an and the other for ievées. re were io a ft stave for occupancy but Tn those di there and everywhere on the table were magnis. eent bouquets, QOODBY AND DRPARTURE, astweire Disued on the first Noor--one lor & nad to. ive in Geurgetow roa wae Tas wes | COMMINURD UN TRNTH PAG: r