Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-23
THE WEDDING IN WARRINGTON
Full Particulars OF the Ceremony by
AN Official Jenkins.
tFrom the Washington chronicl..l

lFrOm the Washington ChrOnicle.l
The marriage ceremony between Senator (and
ex Governor) Sprague, of Rhode Island, and Miss
Kate Chase the beautiful and highly accomplished
and eldest daughter of the honorable Secretary
of the Treasury. took place last evening at half
past o'clock at the residence of che brides ia
ther, corner of Sixth and z streets. Although
the contemplated nuptials have been the occa-
sonal subject of newspaper comment for some
time past, yet To the public at large the definite
time Of the marriage was not announced until
within day or two past. The invitations to the
wedding as strictly private as it was possible
to make them, in consideration of the high social
position occupied by both the parties. Yet, not
withstandng this fact, some fve hundred invited
guests were assembled at the mansion of Secre-
tery Chase between the hours of hslf-past and
IL o'clock. The Representatives of the newspaper
press, with one or two exceptions, and the per-
sonal friends of the Senator and Secretary Chase,
were on this occasion non recipients of cards of
invitation. The reputation of ex-Gov. Sprague.
not alone as executive officer of the State of
Little Rhody" and as a statesman, but as
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 commanded
Rhode Island brigage and behaved with great
gallantry. Subsequently, to this he was conspicu-
Gus as an officer upon Gen. McClellan's staff du
ring the Peninsula campaign. Besides these per-
sonsl acts OF merit in the field, Senator Sprague
has numerous occasions bequested a large
proportion of his immense wealth TO the organ
izng, equipping and supporting of the soldiers
from his own State. and by his personal influence
and exsmpe has up TO the present time encour-
aged vigorous prosecution OF the war. Miss
Kate Chase, the bride of the distinguished Sena-
tor, Is lady possessed of those rare virtues of
heart and mind which alone can be recognized
and appreciated by those who are daily thrown in
contact with her; aud it is in the modest retire
neni of her own home that these graces sparkle
and radiaie like gems OF dazzling Splendor. Nod
es; and retiring IN her manners, vet blending
wIti,a dignity aud ease that singles her out TO
the least oOservant eye as a woman endowed with
a nobility of heart fitting her for any position in
life, no matter how exslted.
During The dry everything bad been properly
arranged for the reception of the guests A roll of
mating had been fronl the main entrance
down the steps to the carriage steps. Shortly af
ter dark large crowd OF all sexes, ages and con.
ditious began I'd assemble around the mansion Of
Secretary Chase They were very good natured,
as large crowds generally are and waited patiently
for the arrival OF the first carriage About 10
O'Clock it drove up TO the door: the occupants
| aiighted and proceeded within Shortly another
arrived, and then another, and soon a continuous
line OF carriages ranged along street, from
Seventh street 10 near Fifth street. As one after
the other discharged their inmates, some spicy
and good Datured remarks were passed by the
| eager crowd in attendance. Much anxiety was
manifested Tor The appearance OF President Lin
coin and Secretary Seward. President Lincoln
did not arrive until half past eight o'clock He
came in his private 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
past eight o'clock. At that hour the bride and
groom entered the room, followed by the follow
ing named ladies and gentlemen, acting as brides
maids and groomsmen: Miss Chase, sister to Miss
Kate Chase: Miss Skinner, niece Of the Secre-
tary, aud Miss Nichols, niece Of Gov. Sprague;
Mai. II. Baldwin. Of Gen. Stahei's staff; Capt
| Hayes of Gen McDowells staff, and Capt
Ives, Fleet Captain of the Potomac Flotills.
The parties having ranged themselves at the
head OF the room, the marriage ceremony was
| performed by Bishop Clark, of Rhode Island, in
chaste. beautiful. and impressive language of the
| Episcopal faith Among the five six hundred
guests the ntensest silence pre-, sed, snd, at the
conclusion of the ceremony, the parents of the
bride stepped forward and ssluted her with kiss.
Then followed the scenes of joyous congratula-
tion incident 20 such an occasion, which promised
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finished. Miss Chase dressed in gorgeous
white velvet dress, with an extended trail, and
upon her head wore rich lace veil But little
or no other Orna nent perceived upon her
| person. The Senator WAS clad in a suit of rich
| black cloth. with the usual addition of white
vest Among the dignstaTies of the evening we
noticed the President, Abraham Lincoln, to-
| gether with nearly all the members of the Cab
| net Mcssrs Stan,on. Bates. and Others. OF the
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aud Count Nsrcier The British and French le-
CATIONS were also we'll represented The military
was represented by Generals Halleck. Anger.
! McDUweii. and other officers OF lesser note
Senators Wilson aud Conness. of California. we're
| also noticed during the evening. Hon. Simon
| Cameron and bis two daughters we're alike con-
spicuous among the hosts of guests assembled on
| the occasion. together With President Garrett
and William Prescott Smith. AZ llx o'clock
the dancing (tle Lancers) commenced in the
dining Miss Kate Chase led oil with Hon.
| Z. O. Parsons, ex consul TO Rio janero, as her
partner. TIE ycung and be ,u.iinl daughter Of
| General McDoReli vas singled cut among the
| crowd for her very 6ne dancing Among the
bellies of the evening Was the daughter of the
| Brazilian Minister. hose eauiy aas the cynosure
| of all ewes. Daring the evening the Marine Band,
! which di>coursed most eloquent music, performed
a superb welding march, especially written for
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The banquet, which occurred at late hour in the
evening, most sunlptuous affair, and the
edibles and viands were OF the choicest
description ima ginable The greatest hilarity
prevailed ON all sides, and mrth and melriment
were the order of the evening. Towards mid
night the guests commenced to depart. and the
scene that occurred outside the mansion, as the
carriages Grove the sidewalk and rolled of
! with their occupants. varied and animated
one.
The marriage of Miss Chase and Senator
Sprague. last erening, passed OH with the great
est eeidt, aud nothing occurred 10 mar the fes-
tivity OF the occasion Notwithstanding the
high social position aud extreme wealth Of the
! TWAIN thus united In the holy bonds OF matrimo-
nv the entire affair was destitute of all that yul
gsrity of show aud glitter which is so frequently
the concomtants OF such procedures. Every
thing seemed planned with view to the coG
fort of the guests alone. and there WAS nothing
calculated to offend the eve or taste The long
continued life and happiness of the newly mar
red couple il the mobiles; epthaamium we car
sing 20 the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Senator Sprague
Mr.. LincOIn's Great FOLLY.
"The greatest folly OF my life MIS- the issuing
of the emancipation proclamation" Such wer,
the words Of President Lincoln TO Wendell Phil
| Ia, ioss I.puarv aeoordfno IN tho fosfin,op n