Litchfield enquirer., 1863-02-19

was to be seen. All were left to find out a,
 best they could, and generally proceeded |, circulate at venture among the m0tlel crowd for such confusion of toilettes i
 unparalleled except in the confusion of tongue
 ut the Tower of Babel.
 i The Usu dteH of the aAsenhlage was nove and pleasing, and presented cosmopolitan as well as Metropolitan rraisemblt.nce, but rarely to be seen. Tn. exquisite and the artsal, the lady of twenty and the lady of fifty, h, habilments of street, dining room, draw n, tfOom. and almost of nursery, commingled il charming confusion, out Barnuming Barn n lin their unsurpassed conglomeration of al specimens of humanity. The weary minute seemed hours while the tiny couple were ma
 king their tollettes. and in the meanwhile th
 main interest centered in the
 EXHIBITION OF BRIDAL PRESENTS.
 which. vigilantly guarded by stout policemen were to be seen in tke whlom reading room-- now transformed into gay and festive scene
 The main attraction was. of course, the jewel " case, with the contributions from Ball Blacks, iiffany's, and others the exquisite confectionery tower from Parkinson's caramel depot; the munifcent bridal cake, with its delightful four cuplds or quarterus the gor seous fruits and delicious wines in the cornu. copia basket. from No. 585 Broadway the fragrant boquet from Geo. Brown; the neatly carved easy chair from No. 547 Broadway the costly set of ermine from c. G. Gunlher the fans from Mrs. Cripps, and an incog. lady the pair of slippers from Edwin Booth; the set of charms from August Belmont. the coral jewelry from J. A. Clark the pearl ring from Mir. Mott; the Iocket and chain from Mrs. Belmont; the wonderful bird watch; the full tea Set of five silver pieces lined with gold, from Mrs. Ja,nas Gordon Bennett the silver watch and cups from Mrs, Livingston and ad Ii6itum silver spoons, castOrs, forks, nut pick. CTS and napkin rings enough to make the new ly married humDiny birds sing most discordant note; when the United States tax gatherer comes to collect the government tax On plate. The tax alone on such mass of silver aud gold is enough to make even the miniature Croesus and his wife feel poor. But among the presents we must not forget the elegantly carved. neatly mounted billiard table, with the inlaii cues and minute balls--tlie very balls, by the way that the famed Berger played with during his exhibitions in this City. The entire establishment is valued at $4OO. and is in every way calculated for the convenient ex. ercise of tn. recipients in the healthful game of billiards. The gift is accompanied by cop ies of PheIan's Manual of Billiards, 50 that if the General and his wife don't know how to play they can soon learn.
 Then there Were also the following-the miniature silver horse and chariot by Tiffany & Go. The vehicle is ornamented will rubies. The eyes of the charger being garnet. The whole is n the ch ,s.est style of fillagree work, and is D moiei of beauty and art. Dr. Henry Raltons, d magnificent church servics, mOuat- e,l in gold. A set of silver suit cellars. with silver castor. presented by Mrs. Stritton. Mrs. Qnckenboss,a ,a set of coffee spoons, silver. plated with gold. C. A. Phelps, set of salt cellars aaI spoons. Madame rilmlns, head dress Of white feathers, elegantly worked, the head piece for.niaga butterfly. A similar head dress, composed of rsl feathers. was ore en.ed by the s,ns lady to Miss Minnie Warren all Of which Were very nice except ing tn, !, co.nnan affair of cradle with which some pors,n, of little wit and less modestY, enca!nhere the ta6ls.
 The buzz of conversation was soon hashed by the news which rapidly spread through the are coming,' and there was a general rush to see the Brobdignagian (?) bride and groom descend the stairs aud pro cecd to the reception rooms. They
 CAME TRIPPING DOWN rHE STEPS, and melted like quicksilver through the yield ing crowd. which rained down upon :hem shower Of compliments and a storm of search ing glances. Isn't she pretty" "Huw graceful r How ieautiful!" ''How queen lyv "How matronly!' How charming r Dear little creatures r "Was there ever such a picture ?" "lsnt it nice ?' What rsanIy bearing he h.s?" Its like fairy sc-neI' .'Isnt it wonderful ?'' Ibid you ever?' &c Amid all of which, piloted by the smiling Barnum, the smiling twins--for such they seem. ..d--wsre eventually guided to their piano--on which they vera speedily raised by the athlete Dibbl., and all was ready for
 RECEIVING THE VISITORS,
 with nod, or shake of the head, as the might prompt. The General and his laly had a smile and bow for all and manifested as much sl,irit gaiety and life. that all were charm d beyond measure in fact. M-. aud Mrs. Stratton acted as if they had been ln the habit of being married The vet eran Comnodore Mutt occupied his position on :he right of the ssoom. and the petite Min nie Warren on the left of the bride. with b scoming gravity. and were likewise the center of aItrac i,u. Of course there were many suggestions that they would form the next match to all ot which they replied good.na- turedly.
 THE RECEPTION WAS SUCCESS. as. of course, it was expected to be when Bar mum was he head aud front of the offending. The brilliant assemblaye. the delicious music the merry laughter, the surgling sea of laces, tulle, silk. sa.in hroadcloth, snoire autigne mus lin, furs and fine feathers of every imaginable hue and maternal. have been unsurpassd even in the Metropolitan. All that the Messrs. Le lands could do for the guests was done and if . hundred or 50 did accidentally stray into the dining room. it seemed 10 be considered In tn e programme. All was hiarity. jocularity. fun. amusement and the acme of enjoyment down to the happy moment when the twaln retired.
 THE sERENADE.
 At l04 o'clock P. M., band of music con. sisting of eight pieces. coiigrssated in front of the Metropolitan Hotel and played : The Land Uf the Brave and the Home sf ihe Free. :" About five hundred people were soon collected and shortly aftrrward ihe LilIiEutian pair ap-- psarSs upon the balcony tU the grelt delight u the crowd below. When the music had ceased Glen. Thumb bowed lis acknowledgements to the .sspmblage aud said GuOd night all" His bride then .ldvailcad and wave,la kiss to the company, after which the bridal pair re- tired.
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