The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1870-03-12
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VA SH1NGrON,S MARRL4GE.

us, pi3hier rehluluS AT MS eslatS C"hS'
the "W hite House." was out one morning
when ho met, coming from the northward
a young gentleman Of military appearance
exceilently mounted, and accompanied BY
a good old servant, or sergeant, who rode
respectfully few PAGES behind his master
The new comer was Col. George Washing
ton, on his wa. from Winchester to VIII.
liamsburg, aud his attendant, Bishop, for
merly Blaldock' S body servant, but now hi.
own.
Washington was twenty-five years Of age
at that time, and young mau Of great
sedatencss and dignity. lie was in chief
command on the frontier, and saw OF
thought little of the fair sex. But, on this
spring morning Of 1913, his time had
oume.'
Mr. Curtis greeted him, aud Invited him
to stop al the White House, His business
was'pressiug; he must hasten on to see his
ezceilcucy at Williamsburg. And conver
sine, they rode back and reached the
White House Here Washington dismouut
ed, and delivered his bis horse to Bishop,
with orders to wait him there; be would
continue his Journey in half an 'hour
Bishop salcted grayely, wiki hand raised
to his hat; his master entered the house ;
aud he halt hour passed old servant
"4Hi1g patiently.
His master did net, however, make his
appearance The event was unheard Of
Uol Washington was the soul Of punotu>
aiityj he was on pressing public business !;
shat con!d re the meaniug Of this strange
and unwsslai delay?
An Nun pas,ci--two horrs passed.
1oI. Wa>hiu-. .,n Ill not re appear. Dut
"a servant came cut aud d-Hgc,ai an order
from him to lie no.ioD!oss old bodyguard
He would conluct tlo ho.el to the stable
his master would dine, and possibly pass
lie hight with ji.. Cnrtis. Bishop oboyed
the wor.l Was CLEARLY coming to an end
-@aad Col, Washington was the ggeat 0,
thc owner Of the White House.
On the next morning, Bishop, in obedi,
cucc to orders to ,hat effect, 5aldel the
horse. q2l ~aitci 5c"oyo The door fog thc
collael. who designed sett;n cut, he said,
Immediately. An hour pissed the Colon
el did not apyear Two hours afterwards,
'hcre was still no sign Of him. Then the
servant came oeain, and directed that the
horses be led back Col. Washington
would remain to dinner, and then continue
his journey.
The day was far spent when The young
soldier male his appearance and vaullei
into the saddle. Tail, vigorous, graceful
and with certain loitiness Of beariug, even
then distinguishable, he was gallant-look
.4g c4ya,iar-Ouo whom any woman might
admire.
One was gazing az him through the win
dow--a young lady Of about his own age,
with rosy cheeks, bright eyes, hair carried
back from the forehead, and a neck rcsem-
bling snow, above the squarecut bodice.
The young colonel reined his high spirited
horse, 0early throwing him on his houncbes,
made courteous salute with his rizht
hand, (it was nearly the attitude of bronze
statne Of him made afterwards) and gal
loped aTay, thinking probably Of the bright
eyes and red lips.
"Co!oual Ccofge Washington, of Mount
Vernon" had seen for the first time Mrs
Martha Curtis, the beautiful young widow,
who. year after, was to become his wife
Tradition relates that the ceremony took
place il old St. Peters Church in New
Kent county. The scene was brilliant
one, and may interest the reader 1t was
in January, 1859. The Rev DR.. Mosson,
parson OF the parish, attended in full canon
lcais, aud the Palr advanced, followed by a
bevy OF beauties and groomsmen. Wash
ington was clad in a suit of blue and silver,
lined with red silk; his waistcoat was en-
broidered his knee and shoe buck les were
of gold his hair was powdered and he wore
a dress sword. The bride was dressed in
white satin with rich point,loce rufIles /;
pearl ornaments in her hair; pearl necklace,
earrings and bracelets; white satin shoes
with high heels and diamond buck 'es; aud
was followed, as has been said, by an array
of beautiful aud richly dressed girls, leaning
upon the arms of groomsmen, in costumes
as imposing.
The viceregal Governor of Virginia, in
a suit of scarlet, embroidered with gold,
mi h bu-a hog uoo and draOe s~o.l -.