Evening star., 1870-03-01

A BRILLIANT WEDDfNG.-The marriage Of
W. Scott Smith. Esq, for several years
past, the Washington correspondent for the
New York Evening Post, Boston Traveller,
and other leading evening papers, to
Miss Annie NJ. Dubant, daughter Of P. NJ
Dubant, Esq, took place at noon to-day, at
the residence of the brides father, corner of
Sixth and streets, in the presence of large
and distinguished company. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Boyle, of St Peters
Church, who delivered pleasant little address
to the young couple.
The bride was elegantly attired in rich white
satin. The skirt was plain with a long train
The surplice corsage w;,s trimmed with outings
of satin, and deep point applique lace. A veil Of
white taIe and q beautiful wreath of orange
blossoms, completed a toilette, exquisite i'm its
simplicity, and exceedingly becoming to the
The groom wore dress suit OF plain black.
with white silk vest and necktie, and white kid
gloves.
Demarest, Of Cincinnati, Ohio, were the first
bridesmaid and groomsman. Miss smith, OF
Batavia, Ohio, sister of the groom, and DIR. j. o.
stanton, OF w ashlDgtOn, were the second couple,
The young ladies dresses were exactly alike
save in color, Miss Brady's being pink, and Miss
smiths green. The underskirts were of white
pufings and ruffies, put on with ppings OF pink
and green silk. The overskirts were of pink and
green silk, leaf shaped, tou6es and looped at the
cate lace esenises with ana narrow bands sS Of i pink
and green velvet run through the beading, filed
up the corsdges decolletes, which were made a Ia
Marie Anteinette. The contrast Of these ex-
quisite shades OF pink and green with the pure
white Of the brides dress was very beautiful
The groomsmen were attired in fuiii 9ress suit
Of s,:cI ..:c., with -ss:::.ss silk re.;Sttiies.
a. We have said, q very brilliant and distin-
in o M rssi c
Ience was hlled with private carriages. Among
those present were President Grant, Secretary
Fish, Secretary Boutwell,, Blaque Bey, the
Howe; Senator Pomeroy and Mrs. Pomeroy.
Judge Weiker, OF Ohio; Hon. Mr.. Judd, of ufi-
nois; Hon, % Mr; Smith, Of Ohio; B: B; French,
Mrs. I. N. Burritt, Mrs. Buell., Mrs. p. Nj.
Dubant, and many other ladies of prominence
in fashionable circles; Messrs. L. A. Gobright,
s M.Tdsn, G. ". ADAMS, W. P4ss% ?. Copsisnd, w w. B.
shaw, 1. n. Burritt, M. w. Barr, Gen. Ii. V. \.
Boynton, e. s. N0yes, and others, Of the press
upon tns the re the
the ne fghboring parlors, and the elegant festiv-
tiles here afforded the usual occasion for the
saying Of all sorts Of pleasant things in regard to
%atri%ony' ma esemplfsd In this instance in the he
most attractive light.
Much admiration was given to the superb
of sePre n an
from all parts of the country, Of every variety
and OF great richness and beauty. The value Of
many Of them could not be estimated IN dollars
and cents, but the cost Of the sod substantalties
having market rate could not be less than Eve
or six thousand dollars. The marriage cere-
mony took place at II m, and from to p. m.
the reception was held. The "happy couple
and in this case the hackneyed phrase we are
sure Is not misapplied-will leave Washington
by the $40 train for bridal tour north and west,
and will carry with them the hearty good
wishes Of . very large circle Of friends.