The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-21
FASHIONABLE GOSSIP.
Marriage of General FFnRk CheathRm-
Jam at the First Presbyterian
Church-lmpOsingC Ceremonies.

Church-lmpOsing Ceremonies.
Who after the tying of the nuptial knot last
evening, will not be willing to concede that
Maior-General Frank Cheatham, late of the
Confederate army, has not boldly and practi-
cally proclaimed himself Union man And
who SO skeptical as TO doubt that, after all,
such delightful episodes as the one which has
just transpired, participated in, as it was, by
eX-Conlederates and sturdy Unionists, radicals
and conservatives, Episcopal dgnitaries and
Presbyterian divines the ton of Nashville and
rustic beauty, go. great way towards pro-
noting both social and national unity, and
fastening the long-talked.of long-wlshedfor
millennium?
But the wedding. Before the shades of even
ing had fairly fallen, the steps of the Presbyte-
rian Church swarmed with an eXpectant crowd,
an Xiously awaiting admittance. The gas lighted,
and the doors opened, rush OF humanity, in
broadcloth and silks, bespangled with Jewels
and Wreathed in smiles, poured in through the
openin gs, and up the long aisles; ana at half
past seven, the hour appointed for the ceremony,
the editice was fairly packed by an assemblage
brilliant in gorgeous attire, recherche in their
surroundings, and among whom were to be
found the very eiIte of the City of Rocks.
number of distinguished eX-military chief
tains also graeed the occasion by their presence,
prominent among them being Generals Buckner,
G. W. Smith, OF Georgia; and Cer1o Gordo Will
Hams.
Awaiting the arrival of the bridal party, the
organst struck up a lively voluntary on the
powerful organ, and by-and-by the choir, COM
ent city churches, sung an anthem appropriate
to the occasion, ilng the edifce with Joyful
melody. Bishop Quintard, surpliced in flowing
gown, now entered and took a seat in front of
the pulpit while scattered around, in the pulpit
and out, sprinkling of plainly dressed ministers
belonging to different denominations, were quiet
spectators Of the scene.
AT about quarter TO eight the bridal party
entered, the bride Miss Annie Robertson, lean
ing on the arm OF her father. The ladies
were richly and elegantly attired, and the
party at once attracted the closest at
tentlon from the vast audience. We
append the names, IN pairs, of the bridesmaids
and groomsmen who acted on the occasion, the
latter having formerly belonged TO General
Cheatham's staff:-Major John Ingram and Miss
Jennie Patterson; Major J. II. ,NlcNairy and Miss
Thomas; Maj. CIV. Young and Miss Mary Florence
Clark; Major H. Hampton and MISS Mary Elliott;
Major Thomas f. Henry and Miss Sue Clark; DR..
]. r. Buist and Miss Ramsey; Captain A. L..
Robertson and Miss Annie Pope; Major j. D.
LOckhart and Miss Lottie Irwin. Bishop Quin-
tard, using the solemn and impressive service of
the Episcopal Church, performed the marriage
ceremony, Mr.. Robertson, the young ladys
father giving away the bride. The ceremony
over, the Bishop requested the audience to re-
tain their seats until the bridal party had retired
from the church. TO the newly married pair we
extend our congratulations, and wish them uH-
bounded bliss for many, many years. -NdshUlAe
Dispatch, Saturday.