Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-28

WEDDING + EsrIgIrlES-DR. AND MRS.
w. A. CHEATHAM's RECEPTION LAST
NIGHT.-The grand reception following
upon the marriage ceremonies which 80
recently united DIR. W. A. Cheatham to
Mrs. Adelicia Acklin, took place last
night at their palatial home near this city.
II was every way magnificent affair,
attended by large number Of prominent
persons, not only of the fashionable, but of
the political and commercial world.
As the lovely gardens came in view By
the turnings and windings of the road, 4
scene of dazzling splendor met the eye
From every tree, and everyshrub, and every
bush within that beautiful enclosure lights
were flashing, some of them fiery red,
. others soft and pale, while others in well
come threw their bright blue beams
across the winding walks and through the
darkened foliage, dancing and glimmer-
ing out into the gloom of night, as if in
rivalry Of the millions of family twinkling
stars that were struggling among the
clouds overhead
Every window of the mansion seemed
ablaze, and the sound of floating music was
the first that greeted the ears Of the guests
as the long lines of crowded carriages fled
up to the broad granite walk leading 10 the
house, where Marshals Hobson, Tignor,
Spain and SturtGeyant were stationed to
direct and assist wherever their good SER
vices might be required.
At an early hour the guests began TO ar
rive, and as fast as they came were ushered
into the spacious reception room, where
they were cordially welcomed by the bride
and bridegroom, and congratulations were
showered upon the happy pair. as greetings
we're exchanged.
Mrs. Cheath&m' dress was a rich, heavy,
flowing white silk, while magnificent vail
of Brussels point lace fioated over her shout
ders. Upon her head coronet sat grace
fully, the gift of the Emperor and Empress
of France and girdle with diamond
clasp encircled her waist. She looked
lovely and happy, and was the cynosure of
all eyes.
DIR. Cheatham, the bridegroom, was
dressed in black, relieved by waistcoat of
snowy whiteness, and neat white tie. A
pleasing smile rested upon his features as
he grasped the hands of the friends who
crowded closely around him to offer their
congratulations, and all pronounced him a
most happy man.
Invitations had been sent to fifteen hun
dred persons, and the luxurions parlors
were thronged with guests, many of them
from abroad. Joy and mirth seemed to
move in the very air, and the portrait faces
that looked down from the walls seemed
TO have been suddenly instilled with life,
and looked smiling upon the happy
gathering. Most of the ladies present were
very richly dressed-every one of them
was beautiful. There may have been in
dividual differences of opinion as to the
brightness of certain sparkling eyes, or the
rich color that flushed the cheek of some
pretty faEorite, but strict observer could
hardly deny the claims of all. No one
ever writes how handsome the gentlemen
appear on such occasions, but it will not be
ont of place TO say that the representatives,
of the sterner sex at the reception last
night deserve share of the general ad-
miration.
Among the guests from abroad, we
noticed Gen ID. H. Hill, Gen. Basil Duke,
Gen. j B. Palmer Hon. Ed. Cooper; Judge
Meeker, Of Missouri; Col. Hill, of Frank
lin Jno. OVerton, Jr., Mrs. Jno. Oyerion,
Col Rice. Mrs. Brinkley, and Mrs. Col.
Mcdonald, of Memphis Capt. Fields, of
Pulaski; Capt. Pointer and lady, and Mrs.
Perkins, Of Franklin; Mrs. Guyon,
daughter Of Judge Guyon, of Louisiana
Others not home folks, were present, with
whose names we were unacquainted.
The tables were crowded with everything
that luxury and good taste could desire,
and their riches excited general comment.
The whole affair was one well worthy the
occasion and one which will long be re-
membered by those who participated in its
pleasures. Only midnight closed the
festivities, and a regretful sound seemed
mingled with the rattle of theswiflly moving
carriage wheels as they left the scenes OF
festivity and whirfd the guests to their
quiet homes.