Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-13
Correspondence of the Herald

Opening OF The Fashionable Season IN Washing tOn-
Marriage of the Russian Minister 10 Hiss WI
Hams of Vashington- Cro,cds en- route to the
Capitol.
The marriage of his Excellency, M. de Bodisco,
Russian Minister, took place yesterday. 1t was
bright, brilliant morning, and the sun shone out gaily
over Washington and Georgetown, to usher in the
day that was to begin the happiness of all who were
going to be welded. The people of the latter town
thought it a May morning; the markets were
filled with flowers young girls and misses on their
way to school talked of the bride, her beautiful
dress, and had all the particulars ofthe coming event,
and it very evident from the stir in town. that
something unusual was going on in the quiet place.
At little before four o'clock in the afternoon the
attendants of his Excellcncy assembled at his
sion in Georgetown, sad from thence Immediately
paired to the s..ience of Mr. Williams meet the
bride and her attendants The following were the
gentlemcn, in their regular order: =
Eir Senator Buchanan, Chairman of Committee
= ON Foreign Relations.
- Mr.. Fox, British Minister.
General Dun.ar, Texian Minister
Mr.. Martini, Minister frsm the Netherlands.
Mr.. Seruys, Belgian Minister.
Mr.. Stocked, ofthe Russian Legation.
son of the President of the US.
son of the Secretary Of the Navy.
The marriage ceremony was then performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Johns, of the Episcopal Church. The
bridesmaids were eight in number. On entering the
Missouri; Mr.. Fox with Miss /; Genera Dun
lap with Miss c., of Carolina Place; Mr.. Mar
TIM with Miss W, of Georgetown; Mr.. Seruys
of Georgetown Mr.. Van Buren, with Miss NJ,
of Georgetown Mr. Paulding with Miss M,
OF Georgetown. The attendants formed on each
side and made circle Mr.. Bodsco and his in-
tended in the centre and the other witnesses,
sistng of the family relatives and few friends,
formed around. After the salutations were over,
the bridal cakewas cut and distributed il in
al .lnI
at the top with wreath of white roses. One of the
fair bridesmaids got the ring,
This was thought to be one of the prettest scenes
ofthe kind ever Witnessed The lovely bride, sur
roundedb by her train of eight young ladies all beau
titul and blushing the they carried bright
eyes were flashing fresh and blooming faces
while every one looked happy. a
The Brides dress rich satin brocade; her
veil was of Honiten lace (such as worn on late
cason by her Majesty Victoria), which cane down
on both sides Her ornaments were simply pearl
sprg and pin; the tout ensemble OF her attire was
perfect, and well became graceful and beautiful
woman. Her bouquet contained twelve white japo.
Meas, interpreted with heliotiope and mignionette
which, translated reads, beautiful but your qua
lities surpass your chhrms and am your devoted
for life
&, The dress of the bridesmaids was Of rich figured
satin, trimmed with lace-plain gold bandeau-a
wreath OF orange blossoms for the hair, and fra
grant bouquet in the hand.
Mr.. Clay, efthe Senate, gave away the bride.
Mr.. Bodisco wore his splendid court dress a
orders The foreign ministers of his train also wore
their uniforms.
The bridal company, after remaining here hours
returned to his Excelencys house. in their respect
i've coaches The first carriage carried the groom
and bride; the trappngs and liveries Of this coach
were gold and green two footmen and two drivers,
with epaulettes and gold laced hats.
At his Excellcncy's house, at o'clock, magni-
fcent dinner served for about forty persons the
service was of the choicest kind. Mr.. Bodisco was
seated in the centre of the table; his right the
bride, with Mr. Forsyth her left the bridcgrooms
and bridesmaids sat opposite. The Vice President
Of the United States, General Scott, General Ma
comb and lady, and Commodore Morris, were also
present at the dinner. The ornaments Of the table
were very handsome and unique. Several large
plateaus, with vases filled with flowers with pyIa-
mids and other figures; one represented the tower
of the Kremin
At nine o'clock in the evening they held soirfe,
to which a small, but select number only had been
nvited-the members of the Cabinet primo ipally,
and their families; and the Foreign Ministers and
ladies', with few others.
There was dancing, and the bride and her beauti-
full companions made up the first coton; and love
Illness, in all the poetry OF motion, never shone to
more advantage. The bridal dress by candle-hght,
the fragrant bouquets, and the flashing bandeaus
fairy figures made up fairy scene.
The glass doors Of the green house, which connect
with the dancing room, were thrown epen, aud all
enjoyed the perfume from the many orange trees
and jessamine flowers; and some wandered among
them to Gull sprigs for the hair.
Mr.. Bodsco never looked gayer or happier in his
life; and all his friends parook the same spirit.
The company retired early, after most delight
ful evening; all promising themselves new plea
sure on Monday evening next, when the bride will
receive her company after which the balls and
parties are 10 follow.