Cleveland tri-weekly leader. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1854-1885, 1863-11-17

The Marriage Of senator sprague to the
Daughter Of Secretary Chase
From the Washington Chronicle, of Frfday.l
The marriage ceremony between sena-
tor land ex-3overnor) Sprague, of Rhode
Island, and Miss Kate Chase, the beauti
full and highly accomplished and eldest
daughter of the Hon. Secretary of the
Treasury, took place last evening, at half
past eight o'clock, at the residence of the
brides father, corner of Sixth and E
streets. Although the contemplated nup
tiRls have been the occasional subject Of
newspaper comment for some time past,
yet to the public at large the dsfuite time
CT the marriage was not announced until
within day or two past.
The invitations to the wedding were as
strictly private as it was possible to be in
consideration OF the high social position
occupied by both the parties. Yet, not
withstanding this fact, some five hundred
invited guests were assembled at the man
sion of Secretary Chase, between the hours
of half past eight and twelve o'clock. The
representatives of the newspaper press,
with one or two exceptions, and these per-
sonsl friends Of the Senator and Secretary
Chase, were, on this occsson, non-recipi-
ents of cards Of invitation.
The reputation Of Ex-Governor Sprague,
not alone as executive officer Of The State
Of Little Rhody" and as a statesman,
but ss a brave and gallant soldier, is
worldwide. The part he took in defense
of the capital, in July, 1861, at the first
battle of Bull Run, is known to all our
readers. At this battle he personally COM
manded Rhode Island brigade, sad be-
haTed with great gallantry. Subsequent
to this he was conspicuous as an officer
upon General McClellan's staff, during the
Peninsula campaign. Besides these per-
sonal acts Of merit in the field, Senator
Sprsgue has on numerous occasions be-
quested large proportion of his immense
wealth TO the organizing, equippiDg and
supporting Of the soldiers from his own
State, snd by his personal influence and
example has, up to the present time, en-
couraged q vigorous prosecution Of the
war.
Miss Kate Cqase, the bride Of the dis
tinguished Senator, is a lady possessed Of
those rare virtues of heart and mind
which alone can be recognized and appre-
ciated by those who are daily thrown ii
contkct with her; and it is in the modest
retirement of her own home that these
graces sparkle and radiate like gems Of
dazzling splendor. Modest and retIring in
her manners, yet blending withGl digni-
ty and ease that singles her out to the
least Observsnt eye as a woman endowed
with nobility Of heart fitting her for any
position in life, no matter how exalted,
During the day everything had been
properly arranged for the reception of the
guests. A roll Of mating had been run
from the main entrance down the steps to
the carriage steps. Shortly after dark a
large crowd Of all sexes, ages, and condi-
tions began to assemble around the man
sion of Secretary Chase. They were very
good-natured, as large crowds generally
are, and waited patiently for the arrival Of
the first carriage. About y o'clock it
drove up to the door, the occupants alight-
ed and proceeded within. Shortly another
arrived, and then another, and soon q con-
tinuous line Of carriages ranged along E
street, from Seventh street TO near Fifth
street. As one after another discharged
their inmates, some spicy and goOd-nstur-
ed remarks were passed. by thu eager
crowd in attendance. Much anxiety wss
manifested for the appearance of Presi-
dent Lincoln who did net arrive until half
past eight o'clock. He came in his pri-
vate carriage, without escort, and alone.
The carriages were arranged all around
the square, and completely blockaded the
passage way. But little or no confusion
occurred.
As we have said before, the marriage
took place at half-psst eight o'clock. AT
that hour the bride and groom entered the
room, followed by the following-named
ladies and gentlemen, acting as brides
maids and groomsmen: Miss Chase, sis
ter to Miss Kate Chase; Miss Skinner,
niece of the Secretary, snd Miss Nichols,
niece Of Governor Sprague; Major H.
nAldz Of G~----i G--Ln- IT. or e-i--
Hayes, OF General MoDowelPs staff; and
Captain Ives, Fleet Captain of Potomac
fotills.
The parties having ranged themselves
at the head Of the room, the marriage GER
emony was performed by Bishop CLARK, Of
Rhode Island, in the chGste, beautiful and
impressive language Of the Episcopal faith.
Among the FIVE or six hundred guests the
intensest silence prevailed, and at the con-
clusion of the ceremony the parent ofthe
bride stepped forward and ssluted her
with kiss. Then followed the scenes Of
joyous congrstulatiOn incident to such an
occasion, which promised to occupy the
best portion Of the night before finished.
Miss Chase was dressed in a gorgeous
white velvet dress, with an extended trail,
and upon her head wore rich lace veil.
But little or no other ornament was per-
ceived upon her person. The Sfnator was
clad in a suit of rich black cloth, with the
usual addition Of white elk vesi.
Among the dignitaries Of the evening
we noticed the President, Abraham Lin
coin, together with nearly all The mem
bers of the Cabinet-Messrs. Stanton,
Bates, and others. OF the foreign minis
ters, there were present Lord Lyods and
Count Meroier. The British and French
legations were also well represented The
military was represented by Major Gener-
ais Halleck, Anger, Mcdowell, and other
officers Of lesser note.
Senators Wilson, and Conness, of Call
ifornis, we also noticed during the course
Of the evening.
Hon. Simon Cameron and his two GGugh-
ters we're alike conspicuous among The
hosts Of guests assembled on this occasion,
together with President Garrett and Wm.
Prescott Smith.
At half past II O'Clock the dancing
(the LancersJ commenced in the dining
room. Miss Kate Chase led off with Hon.
R. c. Parsons, ex-Gonsul to Rio Janeiro,
as her partner. The young and beautiful
daughter Of General Mcdowell was singled
out among the crowd for her very fine
dancing.
Among the belles Of The evening was the