The New York herald., 1868-06-27
FASR.eNABsE INTELLIGENCE.
The Marriage of Senator Henderson in Wash.
inRlon--A Erilinnt Affair.


From tic Washington star June 25l
For several weeks past the fashionable circles OF
Washington rave been on the 9i ui0t In anticipation
of the marriage Vf senator John Il. Henderson. OF
Missouri, 10 Miss Mary Foote daughter OF Mr. Elisha
foote, OF New York. ana head OF the appeal board
at the Patent Office Miss foote for several winters
past been one OF the most brilliant heSes OF the
national metropolis, and the announce neni of
her engagement with the eminent senator from Mis-
souri, created quite sensation amoGg the e'fte OF
washington. few days since 0Jo cards were
issued tO the friends OF the happy couple for the mar
riage ceremony, which TOOK place to-day az twelve
O'Clock al the National Hotel and was one OF the mos
brilliant affairs ever Witnessed at the national
capital. rhe magnihcent parlors OF the hotel
were tastefuly and profusely decorated with rare
and fragrant flowers, whose rich perfume filled the
atmosphere with a delicious odor. The heavy lace
curtains at the windows and over the archway con.
Meeting the two parlors were covered with ivy and
everpreens, While rich bouquets distributed about
the rooins--piominent among which was nagnia-
cent one presented by the ladies OF tue Executive
MausIOn-Ialrly transformed the drawing rooms to
nowery gardens OF exquisite beauty. Immediately
opposite 10 the arclway and at the FAR end OF the
parlors canopy Of white lace looped up and en-
wreathed with white lilies was erected over a large
mirror, beneath which the marriage ceremony TOOK
place, In the presence Of the most distinguished and
fashionable assenblasC probably ever gathered upon
such an occasion.
The President Of the United States. eminent
statesmen, ceiebfated diplomats, cabinet ministers
distinguished army and navy officers. anu proml.
nent officials, with hundreds OF beautiful and ac.
c0mpiished ladies, whose rich and costly toilets
wonderfully added to the effectiveness OF the scene
were present. The guests began 10 arrive shortly
aiter eieveD O'CLOCK anu 10y noon the parory
were crowded. About twelve O'Clock the
the bridal party entered and marc he'd through the
parlors beneath the canopy above described where
the ceremony took place, Rev. pr. Pinckney OF the
Church OF Ascension, tEpiscopal officiating: senator
JOS. s. Fowler, Of Tenn, and Mr.. r. Arnold of New
YORK acting as grO0msfnen: Miss Catherine Beach
Of Saratoga sprinRs.N. Y, anu Miss Augusta Fooie
lsister of the BRIDE, ~ bridesmaids.
The bride has very rich light brown hair one
bright blue eye, shaded by long lashos sweet express
sVe face OF chhdke simplicity, aad lair comple ZION
She IS Of rather pef FORM and about twenty-four
years OF age. The groomsman ~ tail. erect and dp.
nihed 10 figure and carriage, us all remember who
have seen him.
The bride was dressed IN very heavy white silk
with gored skirt and full Empress irain low corsage
with lace trimming. over this was dress OF pure
white Illusion, hanging in graceful folds, and
for forming % pleasing contrast TO the rich
narrow noances around the bottom OF the
skirt handsome sash, with bows OF white
silk encirced the waist the ends reaching nearly 10
the moor. Her rich curls were surmounied with
handsome wreath Of orange blossoms, from which
WAS suspended an elegant tulle VEIL which fell be.
hind to the hem Of the dress.
The first bridesmaid Mlss Beach, wore an under.
dress OF blue SIR, with low corsage and over this
dress or white India muslin with a broad plaited
Overekfrt, sash and bows Of blue silk aud hair
dressed Marie AntoiDette style.
The second bridesmaid Mise Augusta Fooie wore
an underdfe4e OF rose col0fed sLk with low eorsaQe
and overdreee Of Write India muslin with rounce
and skirt similar 10 that OF Miss Beach. Her bslr
was ALEC dressed IN the same style, and was very
becoming.
The 0Toom and sroomsmen wore light c.vsInoye
e3psss S-.r Wv ss.tilA l.ala alAg as 49, :.