The New York herald., 1871-12-19
MAN AND WIFE.
-. ~. 81.
The Marriage Of Minister Sickles t
Senorita Carolina De Creeagh.
The Ceremony Where Performed Pre-
sent-The Beauty and Chivalry Of Madrid
Tho Brides nousseau-An Elegant
Assemblage Departure from Mad
rid for England En- Route Homo


Assemblage Departure from Mad
rid for England En- Route Homa
MADRID, Nov. 20, 1871.
General Sickles whom your readers viii know has
been wid0wer for some years. arrived In Madrid
In July, 1862 the successor OF the Hon. J. p Hale
as the Ambassador Of the United States. He was
accompanied by his venerable and estimable mother
and mis- charming only daughter. For q long time
ne occupied handsome rooms IN the Hotel de Russia
in the Carera de San Geronimo, which he opened
once week 10 reception OF the elite
OF Madrid society. At these pleasant reunions there
gathered Ministers, Senators, Deputies and public
men OF all KINDS. distinguished writers, painters
and artists. There, too were not wanting the
gentle sex. All that Madrid contained "of beauty
and Of chivalryn was wont to assemble weekly at
the Hotel de Russia ana music and dancing became
the order Of the day. Last year the General removed
to very fine house, No. IL cae Isabel Ia Catolica.
A HISTORIC STREET.
This street is very historic. 1t was originally
called Gale del Espirttu Santo. Subsequently an
immense prison was built In It, and there the In
QUESTION established Its reign and carried ON its
crueltics. Thousands and thousands entered its
gloomy portals to sufer there the rack and torment
and left there but to be burnt alive in the neghbor
ing Quemadura de Ia Cruz or the more
public Plaza Mayor. The street then changed
Its name to Gale de la lnqusicion. 1t afterwards
became Gale de Maria Christina, owing to that
Queen having inaugurated museum OF mosaics
built upon 1t. Eventually the name Of Isabel Ia
Catolca was given to 1t. In momory OF the fact that
she was the restorer OF the Inquisition In Spain.
The old prison is now used as barracks. The
street Is an odd mixture Of the past and the
present. the ancient and the modern.
GENERAL sICKLEs' HOUSE
s OF the finest the street. and It Is furnished
with extreme good taste and luxury pr0portioned
to the position OF its 0ccupter. The weekly "recep.
tions" are continued there, and have become the
battles OF most ren0wn In Madrid. Amongst the
beauties long accustomed to frequent these Sdlons
was one fair Andalus1an Of more than common "her-
naosura," named Carolina Martinez Guerrero, Of
some twenty summers. Her father, Martinez Guerre-
ro was distinguished officer in the Spanish army.
Dying when she was but young her mother subse-
quenuy remarked Senior Jose Creeagn, who has been
to her all that loving father could be. A close in.
timacy sprung up between Miss Laura Sickles and
this young lady, who was better known In society
by her stepfather's name, the
sEN3RIk cIR0fiNz DE cREEAeH,
than BY her fathers name OF Guerrero. This int
macy has resulted in the capture or the Generals
heart April or May next had been fixed Tor the
tying OF the nuptial knot but last week the General
received an unexpected call to Washington. What
the object was, OF course, Is dead secret, which
VIII come out In due Time Diplomacy often needs
10 injure national interests Many suppose
1t is in connection with the claims OF Amerl-
this he 30 or not there Is little doubt that Cuba is &C
the bottom Of the summons the Cabinet OF wash
on receipt OF this call it was decided to celebrate
the marriage at once SO that the General c0ud take
his fair bride with him. The idea was not a bad
one as II Will enable him 10 prove to his country.
men that spain, with all her faults ana all ner
bacKwardness, can produce something better than
slave owners and slavery The suddenness Of the
notice compelled
General would gladly have thrown MS doors open
to his large circle Of friends ana but
afternoon COMPELLED MIN to limit his ifviratIons to
the few Americans here at present. TO the relatives
Of The bride. and the public were invited to act
Duke de la Tore; the Prussian and French
Ministers (happy combination that, after the late
Master Of Ceremonies, vi1conde del Cerro, the
Minister OF state, tnat is OF Foreign Affairs SeMor
son.in-law OF O'Donnell and Senior Perez Bianco,
friend OF the BRIDES father. These all signed the
civil contract OF matrmony, as testigOS.
THE AMERICANS PRESENT
besides the General's mother ana daughter-the
latter acting as bridesmaid..were Mr.. Edward Bel
Of Legation, and now Charge d'Afaires.
OTHERS PRESENT.
me only Spaniards besides those have mentioned
were the BRIDES father, mother and aunt; Senior
Acufa, mutual friend OF the bride and BRIDE
groom, and The Duchess de la Tore, wife Of Gen
eral Serrano. St0p-l had almost forgotten to emu
merate the American beauty, Nine. Olaiieta and her
amiablc husband, the distinguished Spanish Col.
Prnssian Minister, and Madame Boule, wife OF the
French Minister, and the attendant clergy CON-
pleted the party Both the General and hs bride
THE CEREMONY,
which took place in tine American Legation, was
The Patriarch OF the lndes the highest dgnitary OF
Catholicism In Madrld. lie Is head chaplain
81 s Of @ % me eaas assssd sns snns y ass e
tssOos preceded the religious SC Ceremony @ e ana took
up some time. When over the bridal party formed
In front Of temporary altar erected in the Salon de
Bas ana he woThy satarca was not long -
!'nss spsFT:E9 @9 g f;ssa;s Sis ;ae x,Ss as' ''N
The bride, wne looked lovely. went through her
part without the emotion usual 70 young ladies'
der such 'trYlng circumstances" There were no
Mysteries, no fanngs nor soobngs, over this union
OF one Of spains fairest daughters with one Of
THE BRIDES DRESS
was white tulle. trimmed with white satin, orna-
ments pearls and diamonds. A white veil and
wreath Of orange blossoms completed her toilet
THE OTHER DRESSES
OF the ladies present were rich and varied. and as
each seemed 10 absorb q color to herself they re-
minded one OF the alterations Of the rainbow. The
mothers OF bride and bridegroom wore black satin;
MRS Slckles had the addition Of Chantiily lace and
diamonds. Miss Sickles as bridesmaid. wore
dress Of pearl silk, with ornaments Of pearls
ana diamonds. The BRIDES aunt wore a
Spanish mantllla. The Duchess de la Tore
wore o green poplin, trimmed with sable. She
brought with her splendid locket for the
bride In the shape OF heart OF gold with brants.
The Prussian Minister'S wile the baroness de Canitz
was In purple velvet trimmed with sable. The
frencn minister's wife was in lilac silk trimmed
with Duchesse lace. Mrs. Knapp. In steel colored
SILK and Madame OiaIete, In black velvet completed
the dazzling aud gorgeous array. As to The BRIDES
presents, Will not attempt to describe them for fear
OF exciting the jealousy or my lady readers.
AFTER THE CEREMONY
the company retired TO the dining room. where a
handsome reireshment table was spread. Time
however, being precious there was no forinaliy no
speechifyng. Tne health and happiness OF the
newly married couple were drunk in Champagne by
their friends the Duke de la Tore setting the exam.