The New York herald., 1868-04-19
WEDDING AT FORTRESS MONROE.
Marriage of Brevet BriGadier General Chnuncy
b. Reese TO Miss Mary COurtney-Brilliant
Display Of"Fair Women and Brave Men,"

Marrla8e OF bfevet Br18nd1er General Chauucy
b. Reese to Miss Mary Courtney-Brilliant
Display Of"Fair Women and Brave Men,"
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, April 10, 1858.
Brevet Brigadier General Chauncy B. Reese, of the
United States Engineer Corps, was married last
evening, at six O'Clock, to Miss Mary Courtney, of
Baltimore, Md. The ceremony took place at the
residence of her brother-in-aw, General Henry
Brewerton, the Rev. Dr. Cheevers, Post Chaplain,
officiating and the most brilliant affair that has
ever taken place in this section.
The bride was dressed in a heavy white corded
silk, trimmed with point lace and folds of white
satin, over which was thrown thick lace veil ex-
tending to her feet and trailing upon the oor The
General dressed in full uniform, were also his
groomsmen, and he looked the thorough soldier.
The bridesmaids were five in number, and were all
dressed in white tarlaton and looking charmngly.
Two Of them, Miss Emma Eaton and Miss Sewell,
were from this place, while the others, Miss Caneld
Miss Slaughter and Miss Calphas, were from Bati-
more.
ther OF the Fifth United States Artillery; sec
ond--Colonel o. b. ComstOck, of General Grants
stalf; thrd-Captain G: b. Phillips, of the United
States Engineers; fourth-Captain NJ. L. Roland, Of
the United States Ordnance Corps; ffth-Captain
Joseph p Sanger, Post Adjutant. They were all
dressed gorgeOusly, and with their shining epauets
and brass buttons made very fine appearance.
There was very large attendance of ladies and
gentlemen, principally officers and their wives. The
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dressed with exquisite taste. Generals Barry Brew
erton, Hays and Roberts were present. together with
Rear Admiral II. X HOff, Commodore Kitty and
large number Of others.
The ceremony was performed in the north room of
the Generals mansion. which had been tastefuly
decorated with flags and evergreens for the occasion.
Among these were fixed variety Of transparencies
and candles, which, when lighted made very beau
tifn protecting display. The ceremony being over
the party retired to an adjoining room, where
perb supper, composed OF all the delicacies Of the
season, was served, to which ample Justice was lone
by the assembled guests After supper reception
was held until half-past eight when the happy couple
left on the Baltimore boat for an extended tour
through the Northern States.
The bride received a number OF very handsome
presents from her many friends consisting princi-
pally OF silverware, which will be very convenient to
have In the house. The band OF the Artillery School
was In attendance and dscoursed some very fine
music during the evening. After the General and
his lady had left the band produced their stringed
instruments aud dancing was inaugurated, which
was INDUCED in until late hour.
AS the boat on which the General and lady were
passengers was leaving the wharf the Ordnance
Department treated them to a fine display of fire.
works from the fort lasting until the boat had got
far out into the bay.
Most of the officers of the Portsmouth Navy Yard
and their ladies were present at the wedding. They
came down in the tug Perriwinkle, Captain Reynolds,
which remained for them until they were ready to
return.
The General and his estimable lady have the best
wishes of their numerous friends for a long and
happy life, pleasant trip and a safe return.