New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-14
THE OVIEDO HUPTIALS.

Social events of stirring interest abound in New
Yok. Revolving 10 symmetrical splendor. they unite
TO form that fashionable system which ia recognized
sspebsps the gsyert the brightest the mo.t sparkling
in its ceaseless whr Of excitement anywhere known
Occasionally the regularity Of this system disturbed
by occurrences which, comet-like in their cratic
biliancy, afford striking contrast to the ordinary
flow Of incidents, and stsrle bshoders by their uu.
usual lus,sr. One of these yesterday attained it's
perihelion. II was An event upon which the undi.
yided attention Of feminine NewYork hs1 long been
concentrated toward which all minds bad turned for
months e1pectsnt and with which all tongues had
unrestrainedly tempered. 1t was the marriage caro-
mony Of Mics Frances Amelia Bartlett with Don
Esteban Sancta Cruz de Oviedo.
Society has seldom been more deeply moved than
upon this subject. It's intensity Of feeling was
pecisy shown by the extraordinary gathering yestsr
day at st. Patrcks Cath sdrsl where it may be said
to have eliminated. This was scene Of tempsstuous
turbulence-a social spssm-s fashionable frenzy.
Public curiosity was irrepressibls Tue barriers of
domestic seclusion broken down, and the multi.
tude roamed unchecked where 1t chose The double
extraction Of SURPRISING wealth joined to SURPRISING
beauty proved powerful beyond resi.ting An occ,-
sion Of such evident importance demands certain
attention in these columns. which We cannot shrink
from giving.
FIRST word to Introduce the parties. Miss Bart
lett is the daughter OF Lieut. Bartlett, gentleman Of
this city Who in earlier times has served his country
ravally, and who, when dscharging the functions Of
first American Alcalde Of San Francisco, then known
as Ye,ba Buena impaired to it its present and more
famous title. Lieut.. Bartlett is longer in the
vice. War thoughts have left their places vacant,
and in their room come thronging soft and fatherly
desires. Don Esteban Ssncta Cruz de Oviedo is
Cuban gentleman Of large possessions valued at many
millions Of dolars-so many that critical clOseness as
to the precise number is quite out Of the question.
While on Wait to this city ast January Don Eseban,
following the custom Of those by whom he was sur.
rounded gave himself up to calls and nterchanges of
seasorable compliments. At this time he met Mics
Bartlett Through the medium Of his interpreter he
pIoGered sduations. From the spark of attachment
then brought forth, flame arose which terminated in
awarmth Of affection compelling the REIMBURSEMENT
OF the Strangers he art. The Of their true init
macy was smooth and serene, until Don Esteban was
stricken with fever and ague, and underwent the in
evitable prvations Of such misfortune. Confinement
within the walls Of the St. Nicholas did not, however
rend asunder the ties that had been formed. In
his illness the young lady visited and minis.
tered unto him. Her presence mitigated the as
perities Of agYs and her smile dulci6ed the
bitterness Of quuine. After his restoration,
FASTENED, let US hope, by 30 much comforting
care the period for Summer rambes having set in,
brief journeys in the direction of Niagara and Sara
toga were enjoyed. Thereafter the minds of the sf
an ced twain were mainly absorbed with the wedding
preparations, which were profuse. The widest re-
sources Of luxurious achievement were invoked. Til
fany whispers vaguely of prodgality unprecedented
and Genip, in mysterious tone, conveys thrilling
hints of a magnificence lavish and unbounded. The
secrets that repose in Stewards breast have found no
utterance but it is known-how, who can tell that
seventy FIVE sumptuous feminine robes purchased of
him, were fashioned and put together by Genin in
volvipg altogether an expense OF nearly $l5,OOO IL
is known that many Golfers Of fine linen, variousy
and mysteriously composed, each valued at $1,000,
also came to maturity under the nimble fingers which
move at Genin's bidding. 1t is known that Tiffany
reves in the consciousness Of receipts amounting TO
arly ESQ 0 and that a similar investment has glad
dened the house of Ball g. Black. Ofthese bewilderng
gates, particulars less distinctly determined
1t is however asserted that the purity of the silken
DIRE is beyond reproach and that their
is something TO express which tie capabilities OF the
language are at present too limited Furthermore, 1t
is asserted that the linen is of immaculate conception,
and liable TO melt to the touch, vanish before the
sofest bree of Summer In addition, it is asserted
and with good assurance Of truth, that hundreds OF
pairs of boots and shoes not to speak OF slippers OF
danest texture and most fautess construction, have
been supplied by Genn for the newly welded ieet'
1t is asserted also that stones too precious TO be
lightly spoken of, and metals OF rarest radiance OF
polish have combined their lustrous charms TO de-
gree which Tiffany himself has seldom equaled; and
that accounts of the showers of pearls and diamonds
and emerads which have fallen from the regions OF
NIL Black into the fortunate bridal lap would Do
deemed fabulous !: .he!. ::shdshey even II narrated
with strctest Difference TO truth In addition TO these
somewhat liberal provisions of apparel and ornament
Paris has also been appealed to- and has responded,
to the extent of tie wedding dress costing soooo and
other toilet dehcacies.
II is rot difficult to understand that, with the con-
Aicpg an1ieties Of these countless prehmnaIes, Inc
season of Don Estebsns betrotbal has been Q busy
one. Days upon days he has occupied himself ana
his bride with personal scrutiny OF the progress OF
preparations OF the shop-worn hours they nave
spent. New-Yoik knows much and talks more. And
yet is pleasant TO believe that they have not been
thus absor bed to the exclusion of tenderer emotions
for, for every moonlight evening for month, they
have been seen strolng together on Fifth avenue, IN
the most self.possessed and urostentatious manner
Yesterday the climax was sttaiued-the wedding
ceremony as performed al st. Paricks Cathedral on
Mott street 1t had been expected that it would take
place twics-frst at Grace Church, subsequently at
the Cathedral but this necessity was osviated by the
brides very recent adoption of the Roman Cathohc
faith At an early hour in the morning, crowds began
10 gather at the doors soliciting admission Officials,
sterply resolute, announced 10 o'clock as the hour
fixed for opening. The tide sweed, and best inpetu'