The Sun.
London, England, 1852-04-29 00:00:00

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LONDON,_

MARRIAGE OF EARL GROSVENOR AND
' I LADY CONSTANCE LEVESOA GOWER.

The relationship already so happily existing between
the familiea of Sutherland :aid Grosvenor was yesterday
still further cemented by the alliance of the eldest son of
the Marquis of Westminster with the youngest daughter
_of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland.
• The celebrity of the contracting parties had the effect
of drawing together, at a very early hour, in the vicinity
of _ Stafford-house, a large assemblage of highly re-
spectable persons. The Chapel Royal, attached to St.
James's Palace, in which, by the gracious permission of
her Majesty, the marriage rite was to be performed, was
also a great point of attraction, and so frequent were the
applications for admission within the sacred edifice, that
had a tenth "only of those who made interest with the
necessarily obdurate verger been allowed entrance, the
chiipel would have been so thronged as to preclude the
possibility of performing the ceremony. Fortunately a
peremptory order had bsen issued, confining the privi-
lege of admission to those only connected with the
family party, and thus all difficulty was avoided and due
decorum preserved.
The period appointed for the ceremony was 1 o'clock
—a fact not generally known, in consequence of which
the spectators assembled at a much earlier hoar. The
morning was delightfully fine, and the crowd bore the
delay with great good temper. The ladies, who cer-
tainly formed the majority, were good naturedly al-
lowed to approach close to the doors until the throng
became ,so pressing . that it was necessary to clear a way
for the carriages of the relatives to set down.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Kildare were the
first to arrive; and as the hall doors were thrown open,
a glimpse of that magnificent interior—perhaps exceeding
in fine effect and architectural beauty that of any pala-
tial residence in this country—was afforded to the eager
gaze of the curious public without.
There have been occasions when the gorgeous effects
of this noble residence have been brought out with sur-
passing skill, as on the occasion of her Majesty's visit,
and other grand fetes; but it may be questioned whether
Stafford House was over seen to such advantage as on
this morning. -In the grand hall, whose beauty need
not be enlarged upon, a delightful effect was produced
by the tasteful decoration of the plinths of the pillars
supporting the roof with masses of verdant moss thickly
starred with primroses. Marochett's exquisite bust of
Lady Constance was surrounded by a delicate garland of
the white flowers of the stephanotus.
The reception-room was the banquetting-hall—an
apartment of surpassing beauty, rendered even more so
on- this occasion by the great taste with which it was
decorated. In the centre, arising from a settee, sprang
a gigantic group of lilies and other appropriate emblems.
Opening from this room was the balcony overlooking
Cleveland-square, in which a charming conservatory
formed a delightful promenade.
The picture-gallery, world-famous for the treasures it
contains, was to-day, for the first time, devoted to the
purposes of festive enjoyment. Along the whole gallery,
to the extent, of more than a hundred feet, a table was
spread out for the guests. In the centre, two circular
seats of honour were arranged on either side, where the
Duke and Duchess might each form the centre of a semi-
circle of distinguished guests.
It would be impertinent in this place to obtrude a
notice of the"pictures that adorn the walls of the gal-
leryt but even amidst so many other attractions, the eye
could not but rest delighted on the noble Murillos—
that grand Titian—the famous Vandyek—and the
singularly fine Gherardo delle Notte, which, under the
influence of a clear bright light, were seen to much
advantage.
The venerable Countess of Carlisle, attended by her
son, the Earl- of Carlisle, and other immediate relatives
of the family having arrived, the hour now approached
for the commencement of the groat business of the day.
The bride was soon seen descending the grand stair-
case, resting on the arm of her noble father, the Duchess
of Sutherland by her side.

The costume-of her Ladyship was marked by an ex-
ceedingly fine taste. She wore a white satin dress,
covered with guipure flounces. The headdress was of
drooping white roses, entwined with the orange flower
and myrtle, surmounted with a splendid veil of guipure,
falling to the feet. The bodice and sleeves were of the
same lace, supported in front by a magnificent carbuncle,
surrounded with brilliants, a present from her Majesty
the Queen. A necklace of pearls, diamonds, and eme-
ralds completed her Ladyship's toilet.
The great majority of the parties invited to be present
assembled at the chapel, and the family guests having
all token their departure for the same place, the fair
bride now stepped forth to the carriage which was to
convey her the short distance between Stafford House
and the Chapel Royal.
The scene outside the mansion was a curious one.
From an early hour in the morning many of the hum-
bler friends of the noble family had taken up their sta-
tion near the porch to make sure of a last look of the
beautiful Lady Constance. To these were soon added a
largo reinforcement of sight-seers, attracted by the ge-
neral impression that the bridal procession would walk
from Stafford House to the Chapel Royal. The greatest
good humour however prevailed. As the Duchess of
Sutherland is an acknowledged public favourite, the
amount of sympathy evinced was more than is usual on
similar occasions. When, therefore, the young and
lovely bride came out with her father, she was received
with cheers of welcome, and loud good wishes for her
happiness. The two charming fair-haired children of
the Duchess, Lord Albert and Lord Ronald, who ac-
companied her Grace, attracted universal attention and
praise. Never, indeed, was kind feeling and good-
heartedness more thoroughly evinced than on this oc-
casion.

It has been already stated that the Chapel Royal
was besieged with applicants for admission during the
morning. A rumour now prevailed of the intention of
her Majesty to pay the Duchess of Sutherland the high
compliment of being present at the ceremony. This, of
course, increased the desire for admission; but Mr. Lin-
gard's instructions were peremptory, and none save those
provided with invitations found entrance.
perhaps, too well
knTowlene interiortorego of h
require
the Chapel
description. It is,
tal
is of small dimen-
sions, and chiefly remarkable for a fine painted ceiling,
attributed to Holbein. Across one end, and facing the
altar, is the royal closet or gallery. A very splendid
service of massive gold communion plate adorned the
commur ion table.
Tho company began to arrive at the chapel at half-
pest twelve o'clock. Among the earliest were the Earl
of Carlisle and Lady Mary Howard, the Duchess of Ar-
gyll, the Marchioness of Stafford, Lady Blantyre, and
the Marchioness of Kildare. The Duchess of Argyll
awnodr ea apadirlleessde fit
o t
araczysiesilbilo, bonnet; the
elegant
eg antpoint lace shawl,
Marchioness of Staf-
ford was attired in a dress of blue moire antique, with
flowers of guipure, a white silk mantle, elegantly trim-
rued with fringe, and a bonnet of blonde, trimmed with
pearls and blue flowers; the Marchioness of Kildare
wore a dress of embroidered muslin, a Brussels lace
shawl, and a bonnet of tulle, spotted with jessamine;
Lady J3lantyre's costume consisted of a dress of white
moire antique, trimmed with blue velvet and silver, a
shawl of Brussels lace, and a bonnet of the same lace,
with blue flowers, feathers, and silver. Her Ladyship
was accompanied by the Hon. Miss Stuart, her youthful
daughter, who was gracefully attired in a white costume,
with an elegant hat trimmed with silver.
The three Misses Lascelles, cousins of the bride, now
entered the chapel. One of these ladies, the Hon.
Mary Lascelles, had been selected as a bridesmaid. The
others were the Ladies Octavia, Agnes, Jane,
and Theo-
dora Grosvenor, sisters of the bridegroom; Lady Ade-
liza Fitzalan Howard, daughtet of the Duke and Duchess
of Norfolk; Lady Louisa Cavendish, daughter of the
Earl of Burlington; and Lady Blanche Egerton,
daughter of the Earl and Countess of Ellesmere, all of
them cousins of the bride. The costumes worn by these
young ladies were very elegant, consisting of white glace
silk, with mantles to correspond. The bonnets were re-
marked to be particularly novel—being composed of
white lace, embroidered with green and white grass.
.The Lady Adeliza Fitzalan Howard's mantle was espe-
cially beautiful.
The bouquets worn by the bride and her attendant
train were of exquisite beauty. They consisted of a
charming admixture of the queen of the orchids (plue-
lenopsas anzabilc), orange flowers, lilies of the valley,
and the stophanottis.
The next arrivals were the Marchioness of Westmin-
ster, the Duchess of Norfolk, and Lady Foley, all of
%ham wore costumes remarkable for their grace and
eleeance.
The noble bridegroom now made his appearance,
attended by Viscount Anson as his " best friend:' He
looked the " happy man" as he walked up the chapel,
and cordially shook hands with almost every person
in it.
The Marquis of Westminster, the Duke of Norfolk,
the Earl and Countess of Desert, Lord Foley, Viscount
and Viscountess l3rackley, the Countess of Ellesmere,
Lord and Lady Leigh, and many other members of the
two families now entered in quick succession.
Precisely at one o'clock, the carriage containing the
bride drove into the court-yard. Her Ladyship was
received by the Duchess at the entrance of the chapel,
and, resting on the arm of her father, entered the
sacred edifice. She looked exquisitely beautiful, and as
she walked up the chapel with a dignified yet modest
self-possession, received the hearty congratulations of
her friends and relatives.
The Duchess of Sutherland was most becomingly
dressed, and, without exaggeration, looked almost as
peautiful as her daughter. She wore a white gros de
Nap& dress, with flounces of guipure, a white silk man-
'Co, having a handsome trimming of guipure touching
the skirt, and a bonnet of guipure, trimmed with mara-
bout' feathers.
, The Bishop of London, with the Rev. Dr. Wesley, in
tendth sthoef ntehxet
attendance, having taken his place at the altar, the
bridal party now formed around. At this moment a
buzzan of attention was directed towards the royal closet,
illustrious The
e, r assembledinstan t, to
party,
e ngdr etaot
tho surprisenig h ofg rnine-
tifi-
Itentered frotn theantte ruosolm3'eyoati•
tigleloaflil(aenteanQiule.enp,a withya her royal mother, the
Hoilgehnreastsain'er,invwceheikehlbethrte,
peered to party had reached by the garden entrance.
saeneveony was performed by the Bishop of Lon-
the servi,..T.
Lon-
don, in
mryocii impressive.m manner. Her Majesty ap-
ten-bted in the scene, joining fer-
vently in
At the close of the homily
the vestry; where the the bridal party retired to
utstoudal record was signed by the
bride and bridegroom,
Duchess of Satherland, the
attested by the Duke and
Marquis
Westminster and the Duchess otNorfolk.
The Queen.and the Prince, with the
D
retired as soon as the ceremony concluded.
of Kent,
The bride and bridegroom left the chapel
Earl's chariot, and returned to Stafford House,the Noble
magnificent de jeuner was given by the Duchess w h
of
ere,
irtherland in celebration of the happy event.
Their exit from the chapel and arrival at Stafford
House
Were-greeted by the crowd with loud cheers.
The company invited to the breakfast now began to

THURSDAY

assemble, and the reception room speedily presented a
very brilliant appearance.
The following is a list of those present, in addition to
the noble parents of the wedded pair:—
The Duchess of Northumberland, the Duke and
Duchess of Argyll, the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk,.
the Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford, the Marquis
and Marchioness of Kildare, the Earl and Countess of
Wilton and the Ladies Elizabeth and Catherine Grey
Egerton, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Marquis of
Granby, the Earl and Countess of Carlisle and Lady
Mary Howard, the Earl and Countess of Ellesmere and
the Ladies Blanche and Alice Egerton, the Earl of Arun-
del and Surrey, the Earl and Countess of Mccelesfield,
the Earl of Burlington, the Earl and Countess of Desart,
the Earl and Countess Cawdor, the Earl and Countess
Granville, the Errl and Countess of Clanwilliatn and
Lady Selina Meade, the Countess Frances Waldegrave
and Mr. Harcourt, M P., the Countess Grey and
Lady Alice Lambton, Viscount and Viscountess
Brackley, Viscount Clifden Viscount Anson, Lord and
Lady Leigh, Lord and Lady Blantyre, Lord Frederick
Leveson Gower, Lord Richard Grosvenor, Lord Grey
de Wilton, Lord Dufferin Lady Dover and the
Honourable Misses Ellis Lord and Lady Foley,
Lord Henry Gordon Lennox M.P., Lord and Lady
'
Edward Fitzalan Howard, Lord and Lady Robert Gros-
venor and Miss Grosvenor, Lord John Manners, M.P.,
the Bishop of London and Mrs. Blomfiold, Baron Parke
and Lady Parke and Miss Parke, Hon. C. C. Cavendish.
M.P., and Lady Catherine Cavendish, Hon. Francis
Charteris,
M.P., and Lad Anne Charteris, Hon. F.
Leveson, the Misses Lasceiles, Captain the Hon. E.
Howard, M.P., and Mrs. Howard Hon. Beilby Lawley,
M.P., Hon. W. Begot'
Charles Howard,
M.P., Hon. M.P
Leopold Agar Ellis, Hon.
,'
James Agar Ellis, on. Algernon Ee,&ertou, Hon. Arthur
Egerton, Hon. E. Koppel co
Sir Charles Barry, '
Andrew' and Mrs. Begot, Hon.
H Coke, M Y., and Mrs. Coke,
Mr.
Drammond, Captain Loch, Mr. Sloane Stanley and the
Misses Sloane Stanley, Mr. Tatton Egerton, Sir Augustus
Clifford, Mrs. Lamb:,, Mrs. Grosvenor, Mr. Sneyd, Mr.
and Lady Elizabeth
Charles Grenfell, Mr. Jamas Loch, M.P., Mr. and Mrs.
W. Cavendish. Mr. George Loch, Rev. Dr. Wesley, Dr.
Broomhall, Mr. Nussey, Mr. Minton, Mr. Norman
Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. Dawkins, and Madame Dem-
binski.

The Duke of Northumberland was unavoidably absent, I
and the Duke of Devonshire was prevented by indispo-
sition from attending.
The de joiner was served at two o'clock. The prepara-
tions had been such as can only
take place in princely
establishments like that of the Duke of Sutherland. In
the centre of the table was placed a magnificent goteau
de note, of very beautiful design—the cake being sup-
ported by figures of the nine Muses, and forming the
base of a trophy temple, from which sprung a tripod
filled with rare exotics. Among the exquisite works of
foreign art which adorned the table, one from a British
hand was conspicuous for its chasteness, elegance, and
purity of taste—a dessert service, in Parian and porce-
lain, a combination entirely now—presented to the
young bride, in token of his very grateful respect to
her Ladyship's family, by Mr. Minton. The centre piece
of this magnificent service was three feet in height.
It consisted of a perforated basket with green festoons
pendant, supported by three exquisitely modelled
figures, representing Love, Peace, and Abundance. The
pedestal bore three allegorical gilt trophies correspond-
ing with three illustrative subjects,
in high relief on a
Parian vase, upon which shields of her Ladyship's arms
were beautifully emblazoned. Four baskets en suite,
resting on figures representing Pomona, Ceres, and Flora,
and a variety of fruit dishes of similar design, completed
the service. Two Parian statuettes of Lords Albert and
Ronald Laveson Gower, which were upon the table were
greatly admired as wonderful works of art and life-like-
nesses. Fruits and flowers, in such abundance as Trent-
ham only could supply, graced the table. Strawberries
of the finest flavour hung in trusses from the various
dishes, and newly ripe cherries were plenteous as in the
height of summer.
At the table the Duke of Sutherland had the Mar-
chioness of Westminster on his right hand, and the
Duchess of Norfolk upon his left. The Duchess of
Sutherland was supported by the Marquis of Westmin-
ster and the Marquis of Lansdowne.
During the deieuner,
The Earl of CARLISLE, having been called upon, rose
and said—Ladies and Gentlemen—l might almost say,
uncles, aunts, and cousins—the command I have received
leaves mo no option but obedience. To an audience
which, though so large, is yet only a family party, it
would be difficult, as it is unnecessary, to speak in the
set phrases usually adopted on these occasions. But I
may be allowed an appeal to our experience under this
very roof, that marriages among near kinsfolk are not
those least happy in their results. When we look at
the bride and bridegroom on the present happy occa-
sion—the manly presence and the high-bred bearng,
and the calm gentleness and beauty, which have this
day been united in the holy bonds of matrimony, I
think we may fairly consider them an indication of the
spirit within' and the mirror of their future destinies.
Let us drink to the health of Lord and Lady Constance
Grosvenor.
The Noble Earl's remarks elicited loud approbation,
and the toast was responded to with three times three
hearty cheers.
The bridal cake was now immediately handed round
to tho guests, who soon after rose and retired to the
drawing-rooms. At this period an opportunity was
afforded to witness the very costly and magnificent
presents made to the bride. Amongst these were her
Majesty's gift of a diamond stomacher, and a splendid
tiara of diamonds, contributed by the Marquis of West-
minster, together with a necklace having a fine opal and
ruby and diamond pendant, from the Duke of Suther-
land; a very beautiful bottle, covered over with gold,
from Lord Clifden; and a jewelled butterfly necklace of
rubies and emeralds from the Duchess of Argyll. In
these presents, however rich and costly the material, the
artistic skill of their elaboration and execution seemed
to vie with the generosity of the donors. The Duchess
with gold mountings, of Sutherland's present was 'an ebony dressing case,
—a recherche work.
At half-past three o'clock the company arranged them-
selves on the grand stair t witness tho departure
and elaborate turquoise ornaments
case o
of the bride and bride
she affectionately Pm
braced nor pawed without some kind greeting even the
humblest of the domestics all of whom seemed eagerly
bgrrLeend a.
eAaeshh her Ladyship
relativesshi desicnensd suc-
cession,
on the watch to catch the'last word of home from the
lips of one they had loved so wll.
e
The noble bridegroom
having handed his fair bride
into a travelling
A loud burst of 1
caprisened horses, and e'rweceded by outriders, was in
attendance, leapt inhappy pair drove
himself and the
off amidst the cheers of crowd, who had patiently carriag hich', drawn by four gaily
the
re-
mained to give them
by the act of
all hter was occasioned
some enthusiastic attendant,gwith a mixed feeling
who,
of kindness, humour, a parting greeting.
hind the stalwart d ve off, and
I'o
P r as the carriage
threw an old shoe for ~ the receding pair.
luck" after
It is the intention ofthe honey
moon at Clifden, the the happy pair .
to pass
Buckingham-
shire. noble Duke's seat in _
ortaend superstition., rushed from be-

MARRIAGE IN 11
a --I"a LIFE —A second marriage took
place yesterday morning, the. parties to the contract
Williams 'Wynn, dan,-,her
being Sir Watkin Williamsi'an W nil and Miss Marie.
Hams 'Wynn, Ize.B. the Court
'l%•+ her M'esty's Minister at
of Denmark, and ,;
`-"co to Lord Carrington.
.The cere-
mony was performed at St. James's Church, Piccadilly,
in tne prese.nce of whom ware
a Very large party, among
the Marc
and %
-larebioness of Downshire, the Mar-
quis and Marchioness of Chandos, the Earl of Malmo?-
' SiryHenry Watkins Wil-
bury, the Earl and Counte • of Chesterfield and Lady
Evely
Powis, and the Ladies Herbert Viscount and Viscountess
Combermer:e, Lord
the Rev. J. Jackson, re-ucteonr;oyf
and Lady 'Carrington, the Earl and
Countess of Shelburne Sca - The bride arrived at the
n Stanhope, the E.rsls of Powia, the Countess of
church shortly before twelve'. o'clock and the ceremony
was at once proceeded with. The service' was performed
by the Hon. and Rev. ,
of the ceremony the Parties proceeded to the residence
of Lord and Lady Carrin ton, at Whitehall, where a
,At assistedt
he
elope
magnificent bre.akfast awaited them. Early in the after-
noon Sir Watkin, with his fair bride,. left town for Lord
Willoughby I)® 'a , ,
--roae-s seat, Compton Verney, near
Leamington, en route for IV t
Coheolcrehounrdchel.ey,
Ynns nY•

CO 11..T.1t
Her Majesty and h• ULRCULA.R.
Is It, •
attended by the He,. Yal Highness Prince Albert,
Philanthropic and Lieut.-Colonel F.
o'clock yesterday to St.
H. Eleanor Stanley, Lord Colville,
,B°Ynaour, went at half-past 12
pany with bet. Royal "arnes's Palace, and, in com-
pany the marriage Highnessof the
the Duchess of Kent,
of the Chapel Royal. L_
,wer from the royal closet
Lieutenant-Colonel F. H.
Lady Constance Levee°, Gower
Earl Grosvenor and the
the Rev. Sydney Turner 4
_yr l‘ear nt
nY
afterwards Howard
rodewa s outin
waiting on the Duchess of
The Earl of Derby had
an midi
Seymour.on His
ii
shorseback, Royal
Highnessattended
gharo audience of the Queen yes-
owonitl.a
yle'srtienrcdea Albert,a ftern Farm Society
morning
Prince Albert
htearAddannafternoondeputation
fwartiotßn
ih ahetiki! :It 3 y a 1
Hi
at half-past 11 o'clock yesterday for the pur-f
pose of laying before him a report of ruthing,
the society. The deputation consisted
of Mr.
proceedings
ko
Gladstone
(chaplaidn
F.
Mr. R. Mono -
ton Milnes, M.P.,
, leVo•rnmitt
etune, an
Fuller
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(membersne
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h,
eM Princess
sorsiinr set .ke
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Alice,
liocxo managingnto 0 k
al drive in an open
and Lieutenant-Colonel F. a Seymour
Lordet2 Princesse
Colvi l Colville
carTrniaegegituneedn four yesterday
mour, the Equerries
in Waiting, attended on horseback.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Arthur and the Prin-
cesses Helena and Louisa took a drive ,
yesterday morn-
ing in an open carriage and four.
Her Majesty had a dinner party yesterday at Buck-
ingham Palace. The company
included her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, the Duchess of Athol!,
the Marquis of Chandos, the Baroness de oc'
peth, the
Earl of Rosse, Lord and Lady John Russell, Lord Claude
Hamilton, Lord and Lady Lyttelten, Lord Portman, the
Right Hon. J. W. Henley and Mrs. Henley Colonel
Hon. C. and Mrs. Grey, and Sir J. *Neill.,
The Countess of Charlemont has relieved the Countess
of Desart in her duties as Lady of the Bedchamber in
Waiting to her Majesty.
Tier Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester yesterday at
Gloucester House, Piccadilly.
A deputation on the subject of railway management
had an interview with the Right Hon. J. W. Henley
yesterday, at the Board of Trade. The deputation con-
sisted of Colonel Lindsay, Mr. Thicknesse, Mr. Eekers-
ley (Mayor of Wigan), Mr. Acton, and Mr. Part.
The Finance Committee of the Royal Commission for
the Exhibition of 1851 bud a meeting yesterday at the
Palace, at Westminster. Present—Sir William Cubitt,
Sir Alexander Spearman, Mr. T. F. Gibson, and Mr.
Bowripg (secretary).