The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-06-22
NO. so.
The Marriage of Madame Bo-
disco.

disco.
\ correspondent Of the n. Y. Herald,
writing from Washington under date OF
May %, gives the following account &C.
count of the marriage of Madame BoDIs-
co and Captain ScoTr:
have Just returned from spectacle
of great interest, which has stirred the
memories and associations of US old habi-
tues of Washington more tIian anything
ei>e that has occurred here for long time.
To-day 1T noon, in St. Johns Church, La
fayette square, the Countess Bodisco, wild
ow Of the late distinguished and popular
Minister f'om Russia, was married to
Captain Douglas Gordon Scott, of Scot
land. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Dr.. Norwood of Georgetown, to
whose congregation the bride and her fam
lily belonged. The bride was given away
by President Buchanan. There was qui
ct simplicity about the whole scene which
impaired the character rather Of religi
Gus than a festive occasion.
St. Johns Church. the oldest in the
city, is primitive and unpretending
structure, of very small dimensions, with
low ceiling and contracted galleries, and
everything about it 'cribbeI, cabined and
confined" When | entered | found the
body Of the church well filled, and the gal
eries, which commanded better view
Of the chance, aud the very small area
near it, quite crowded with ladies of the
highest position. Capt Scott, in his
scarlet uniform and dress sword, was sit
ting on a bench near the chancel steps
Ncar him we've Baron StoecIl, the Russian
Ambassador, and NJ WaIdemar Bodisco
nephew of the late Count, Secretary of
Legation.
As the appointed hour approached, most
OF the menJers of the diplomatic corps
and Their families arrived in simple morn
ing costume, and mingled with the throng
without regard to place or precedence.-
\ party from the Executive mansion, in.
Guiding Miss MacAlister, of PhiladeI phia,
Miss buchanan, aud Mfr James Buchan-
an, Jr, next came; and soon after the ap-
pealance OF Mss Lane at the door indica
ted thNt she who was to be the observed
Of all observers must be near at hand. I'm
mediate y the President entered, with the
Countess Bodisco leaning on his I'm, and
the whole congregation arose. They pass
ed down the aisle to their places on the
left of the chaneel, where they were met
by CaR tain Scott, who shook hands cordi
ally with the President, and the ceremony
wa' commenced at once by the officiating
clergyman. There were neither brides
msldS nor groonsmen, and the whole af-
fair had an air of unusual simplicity.
The gallant Captain is fine looking
fellow, OF middle age, with somewhat
tanned check, cIe9r eye, commonplace
features Uf a rather handsome cast, and q
free and easy, man-of- the-world carriage
VITA somewhat Of the devil may-care dash
AMI abandon ,ustomary in the service
The Countess was magniticently dressed
in layendet coIoreL silk, thick AS a board,
with three hounces Of lace, which the
knowing ladies present declared must
have cost at least three thousand dollars
Remember the Countess when she was
= school girl in Georgetown-the sweet
aud lovely Harriet Williams. the fayoritl
queen Of every Nav day. Her father, 6
worthy merchant Of that ancient and re
specteJle burgh, gave her every advantage
OF education; but she was as simple, art
less and unaffected as the daughter Of an
humble citizen could be. Her personal
Ioyeiiness was something rich and rare
when the sixteenth summer shone on hel
blight eyes. Her form was a model for q
scul ptor, SO delicate and rouudly shaped
"a dream Of beauty seldom realized Oh
earth. Count Bodisco first saw her among
her school companions, and was at once
conquer ed. lie vas DID, but in excellent
Preservation, and when made up-as he
always was whenever he appeared before
not only company, but his most intimate
friends-he made good figure i'll the most
agreeable society, and was highly accepta
bic not only in the saloons of the fashioua
ble, but in all we,l~bred circles. His good
nature and intelligence commended him
also to eminent men Of all political par.
ties. One of his earliest and kindest
friends was Henry Clay, Tor whose talents
dhd SeAlaALy he HaI al aDOuuueu ddHllId
ton. Indeed, he loved that great states
man aud orator to degree rather uncom
mon among men. But there was really
strong tincture of romantic sensibiity
about the old Count. He was fond q
simple pleasures and pure and innocent
enjoyments. The attachment of children
to him was extraordinary, and could only
have been conciliated by that genuine be-
nevolence and tenderness of heart which
beamed from his countenance and gushed
out in his cordial voice. lie wooed and
won the affections of the most beautiful
GIRL that had ever been seen in the metro
poIitan circles. His old diplomatic col.
leagues laughed some gond-natured ladies
sneered-the G.au minute wondered but
he had bis own taste, and he made the
sweet, young, blooming Harriet Williams
his wife.
1t was a splendid wedding, becoming
the representative ofthe Emperor of all the
Russias, but tasteful, chastc, and elegant
in all It's appointments. Henry Clay gave
away the bride. This was in compliance
with the particular request Of the Count
olthourb her father Mr. Brooke Williams