, 1863-02-11

behind and laced at the back Ills 10 ow ncckcd
with bertha, which Is trimmed with point an
fAi9ue. The urn caps are also trimmed will
the same costly material. The skirt is box
plnited and bears one fiounce Of 1,ofnG app1i4,i.
half a yard in Width and trailing in the most
grAcefnf manner.
The bridal veil Is Of the s:me lace, and Il
made to fall entirely over the dress as low O.
the little BRIDES slippers. The slippers are
white satin, with rosettes Of point lace Will
buckles Of pea'l. The marriage gloves are
white Kid, trimmed with point lace, aud ART
the ncatest little articles that the Imagination
can possibly conceive. The hose which accom-.
company the bridal attire arr Of white EN-.
broidered silk, and the handkerchief Is lawn
Of the finest quality, margined With point alp'
1aique.
Tlis magnificent bridal costume was mala
at an expense Of $500, and barring its richness,
IL very plain, and must br seen to br duly Ill
mired and appreciated.
very beautiful travelling attire has also
bten made for her ladyship, consisting Of bon:
net, dress aud sacquc. Tho dress is made OF
lavcndeF-colored poplin, trimmed with mar
row brown velvet Zone inch widc) frill around
the bottom. The saeque Ia Of the sumo mate
rial and trimmed IN the same manner, while
the bonnet is also made Of the salnc colored
poI,lin, plain1y trimmed with brown velvet,
With bow at the top and niche and pink rose.
slR. BAnSUM's GIFT.
In addition to Miss Warren's liberal ward.
robe OF silk and satin dresses Of every tint
and color, Madame Denlnrest has Just complc.
ted very unique dress for the lady, which is
to be used hereafter for PURPOSES Of reception
at tile lcvees which she and the polite General
intend giving in the future. II Is one Of the
n.uny gifts Of Mr.. Barnum to Miss Warren, md
will bear description.
It f.nusiets ~ srrnr1, cu,1s41- af S-a.s,.
changing from pale amber 10 q sil7ery viii e,
snd producing peculiarly rich aud delicate
tint. Tic skirt is cut en- traine, and orna-
mented with Il different design upon cnch
breadth, representing some IA ionalisy and
forming riking border connec I'd :11 cae.,
seain By whi.c Mara1out fea.hers, lace and
loops OF pearls. In front the design is re-
presentation Of Indian corn. in which Ameri-
can nationality is recognized. England is re-
mcmbcred By rose on the right side, and
France BY 8 laurel wreath on Tue lef.. An
acorn i'll the midst Of oak 1eares Is poesical
memen'o Of Germany sl,rig Of shamrock Of
ireland, thistle Of Scotland, and i cluster of
grapcs speaks Of Italy.
The designs are traced in 4 narrow fold OF
white satin, which gircs them all appearance
of relief, and are tastefally edged with narrow
point applique, where sNcA artistic embellish-
ment Is necessary to their complete represcn-
tation. The left side Of The skirt is 1ooped up
nearly to tho waist In regal style, over i pet
ticoat Of wlsitv glace silk, covered with tine
puf|lngs of tullc. The low corsage displays
the tinicst folds Of white satin, edged with
point applique, defining little jacket rounded
OF from the stonacher ofsilk, With tulle puff
ings and pearls.
accompanying this dress Is q beautifully
made little gored boop. 1t has sixty springs,
ed. An exquisite corset Of white satin, deli
cately stitched and embroidered, .ud mount-
ed with silver eyelets, also belongs to this
rare attire.
OTHER PRESENTS.
As for presents to the young lady, they arc
almost as numerous as the pearls upon her
wardrobe. Bonnets, drcsscs, rings, hoops,
tion, are being layisled upun her in the most
generous manner. Her diamonds, necklaces,
&c, &c, at Ball &; Blacks are of the costliest
description, and, in tho language Of our fra
ternity. "can DO better imagined than de-
scTibed,' - and i'll these days of ahinplastcrs it
is good for the cyes to look upon these valu-
able hrilliants. The diamonds which General
Tom Thumb has ordered Of Ball & Black for
Miss. Warren consist Of Il diamond broach.
ear rings and necklace; one pair Of diamond
bracelets and diamond lair pins to match; two
diamond rings, one crowned with ciustcr
and one having single stone; q green enam~
eled watch, set with diamonds, and having q
companying thls arc also set Of coral and
emerald, consisting ofa brooch and earrings,
and I blue cname1ed set with rose diamonds,
consisting Of brooch, earrings and sleeve
buttons. The cost Of this array of Jewels
Will not be much less than Ten thousand dol
lars.
August Belmont, Esq, las ordered m elc-
gsnt set Of charms, which will bc presented
to the lady 1T the reception.
Among tue numerous gifts that hare been
bestowed upon her, may be mentioned Il
splendid set Of erInine, consisting OF cape,
muff and cuffs, by G. Godfrey, Gunthcr & Co.
The same donors have presented a set pre-
cisely Of the tame design to Minnie, her little
sister: This gift is valued ut about five hun
dTcd dollars. Wheeler & Wilson are making
superb sewing machine, which will be pre-
scntcd to the lady. It will be made In the
most beautiful style, and will bear ornamental
designs in pearls, most tastefully arranged.
Mr. Barnnm has presented her with one Of
tue most curious pieces Of mechanism that
Was ever wrought by the hand Of genius 1t
Is handsomely wrought casket Of polished
tortoise shell. Upon touching 4 spring, Il lit.
tie bird clad in natural! feathers rises from
within, aud sings the sweetest carols. It
as any good naturad and eloquent little bird
might be supposed to do in company Thi:
article was purchased in London, manv year:
ago, for one hundred pounds, md at the pre-
sent rate Of exchange, and prica Of gold, may
be valued at about L thousand dollars.
All the presents Will be placed III hrr roolne
at the Metropolitan Hotel for the exaniu,
tion Of those who are present ut the reception
10 be ii. tn by The bride aud groom immc
diaiely after the marriage IL celebrated.
Goupil is engaged upon n fine historical
picture commemorative ut the event. Thi:
work Of art will be executed in the best style
and will undoubtedly prove worthy of the
theme.
TIE WHEN AND WHERE.
Of couree, every body wants to know eher
The wedding will tn he place. That is i secret
at present, and cannot now be made public
But for tile qualification Of our readers We will
state that the bridesmaid and groomslnan on
the occasion will be Miss Minnie Warren, the
lride's sister and head less iu statute than the
bride, and Com. Geo. Washington Morrison
Mutt, Of whom, perhaps, "one o these days. >
it may be our duty to chronicle the fact that he
taking courlge by the precedent to be cstab
lished on Tuesday next, went and did likewise
General Tom Thumb and luis bride intend
visiting Pllilsdelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton soon after their marriage, prior to le;.y
ing for Europe. Invitations have been re-
ccired By them, from some Of the first fami
lies Of Fifth avenue, requesting them to srenG
their honeymoon with them, surrounded b1
intelligence, beauty and palatial ep1endor
Probably some Of these Invitations will be &C
cepted By the devoted husband and wife.