The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29
NOTABLE WEDDING IN PHILADELPHIA.
Marriage of IA Daughter of Bishop simpson,
General Grant and Lady in Attendance
Other Distinguislled Guesis-The Ceremony.
[From the Philadelphia Post, Oct. ISL

tFrom the Philadelphia Post, Oct. ISL
Notwithstanding the number OF fashionable mar.
riages that take place In Philadelphia but few
reach the notice OF the public. Not with the one
that came on last evening at the Spring Garden
Methodist Episcopal church. Twentieth and Spring
Garden streets. We understood that It was Intended
that this occasion should also be kept quiet: but
then that was impossible, as two weeks since 1t was
announced that President Grant would visit this
city, and as u matter OF course everybody wanted
to know the object OF his coming. In this way the
secret let out that he with his wife, was to attend
the marriage OF Miss Anna Simpson, daughter OF
Bishop Simpson, to young gentleman OF this city,
j. Riley Weaver by name. me date leaked out and
our readers can well imagine the dense throng OF
people who were attracted to the vicinity OF the
church in the hope that they might witness the
mony, and II not that, to take look at the ladies
as they passed from the carriages to the edlhce.
However, they found the doors deubly guarded by
policemen, who, In sharp tones, demanded card Of
admission, and woe be to the one who dared TO pre-
sent himself without that necessary document as
he was hustled quickly out Of the way.
THE CURIOSITY OF THE LADIES.
AH usual, the ladies greatly exceeded the gentle
men in point OF numbers, and 1t curious to note
how persistent they were Ia their efforts to get into
the building. and finding that Impossible, they
wanted only to get within the iron railng surround
ing the church, but the policemen were memorable,
snd they were compelled to turn ana be Iostled
about, until one would think tho life had been forced
out OF them.
THE CROWDS ouTsIDR THE CHURCH,
Although the ceremony was announced to come
OFF at eight O'Clock crowds or people began assem-.
bllng In the vicinity at as early an hour as six
O'Clock, so that By the former hour at east 1000
happened
been fortunate enough to secure cards OF admission
experienced the greatest difficulty In enectlng an
entrance, so great was the jam, and many lady
VINO had spent several hours IN arranging her toilet
found that all her labor to make herself look Kiling
had been spent In vain. However the holders Of The
500 tickets which had been issued succeeded in get
ting in, and by the time they were all seated the
auditorium was well ned, though not at all
crowded.
THE DOORS Thrown orEN.
The doors were thrown open about half-past seven
O'Clock, and when once inside the visitor was
taken IN charge BY one OF six ushers, who were in
full dress, white Kids, sprig m buttonhole, and po
ltely shown TO seat The greatest order was oo-
served during this process, ana the rustIng OF the
traiIed silk dress was distinctly audible IN all paris
OF the house.
ruE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
Just few moments prior to eight O'Clock Mayor
FOX ana lady entered by means OF the rear door and
took possession OF one VI the frons pews, which nad
been reserved for the family ana special guests.
shortly after General Eagan, In iuli uniform, and
lady, were SHOWN TO seat lie was followed by
General Moorelead aud lady. Among the clergy
men present we noticed Rev. ". J. stephenson Rev.
Alfred Goodman, Rev. DR.. Newman OF Washington,
ID. c.; Rev. Or. Durbin. OF New York; Rev. Or. Mes
Castle, OF this city.
rnR RNTRAscE or GENERAL GRANT.
After all had been comfortably seated Charles
II. Jarvis took his place at the organ, and soon
peaed forth some delightful strains OF music, the
midst oil which there was considerable ruttcr among
the audience. The excitement was accustomed by
the entrance OF President Grant and lady. The
curious had been disappointed, az the Presidential
Senator A. q. Cattel, had surprised everybody mas.
much ~ they came into the auditorium nom the
rear OF the chnncel, aud only those who occupied
'front.' seats were gwen the opportunity OF seeing tho
President ana his VIE. The General and senator
Cateil were IN iull dress; General Dent was IN uni
1orn ana Mrs. Grant was neatly attlred In a blue
SIX Dress black lace mantle and a handsome white
bonnet
THE AUDIENCE WAITING.
The audience had been waiting impatientW for
over hali an hour, when the organ began playing
Mendelssohn's wedding March, This was the sig-
ma That the bridal party had arrived aud everybody
was on the qut rfue.
ENTER THE BRIDAL PARTY.
The doors OF the centre aisle were closed, ana as
the last notes Of the march were dying away ney
were thrown open and the party began marching
up the aisle. First came tho bridesmaias anu
proOmsmen--Mas Ella Simpson and Mt ). Y. Luuaa,
Miss Amelia Werner ana Mr.. Adams, Mis- Ella PuseY
and MIR. smith Miss Belle Morrison and Mr. dreene,
Miss Carrie Weaver and Mr. Patton-iolioWeu oy
Mrs. Bishop Simpson, leaning on tho arm OF tne
groom, and Bishop simpson, who had In charge the
bride. The latter wore white SILK ana point lace.
the dress was made with an exceedingly long yet
graceful train. VI course there was tho usual bridal