The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-05-22

General Cteswell, very handsome silye,
lce-cream service ex-senator Cattel, {
diamond ring, five stones; L. q. Morton
an emerald and diamond ring. These tw,
rings are probably worth $1,000 each
Secretary Robson, toilet Get, side piece.
oi brass els6orately finished, Of the stylt
ol Louis XIV; N. 7. Hart, OF New York,
largest size lace handkerchief, such a
sell for $500; Gen. Babcock, an elegant
Valenciennes lace fan, with q smoked.
pearl frame, with the monogram Of The
bride in gold; silver card case and port
monte from Denver OF native ore, and
manufactured in that city. The work,
manship Is very fine, A pair of moonstone
ear rings, both handsome and curious
Several superb point lace ndkerchiels; q
llouncc ol Valencienne lace; two point lace
lanSi q Venetian antique mirror with
carved frame Of highly FURNISHED brass
with monogram at tho top. This Is for q
toilet table. Two antique candlesticks 10
match, with wax candle in each; flow.
eFs are painted on the candles. There
were several handsome gold necklaces
and many lockets; a superb bracelet Of
wrought gold; an innumerablc number Of
silver punch bowls, ladies, salt sellars and
spoons, glove boxes Of fine gilt and
carved wood. Mr.. sartoris presented to
his wife q large collection of flowers.
The present Of the father Of the bride is
$4,000. All the immediate members Of
the Presidents family gavo handsome
presents. The presents were arranged and
classified by A. Barnford, of tho house Of
Bailey q Co., Of Philadelphia, who came
hlther for that especial purpose, and will
be sent to New York by express and
placed on board the vessel in which Mr..
and Mrs. Sartoris have taken passage for
England, to depart on Saturday next.
THE WEDDING BREAKFAsr.
The company par!ook of the weddign
breakfast. An elegantly prepared bill Of
fare was printed on white satin and stat.
ed that the breakfast was from the Pres.
ident and Mrs. Grant in compliment 10
Mr. and Mrs. sartoris. Down the centre
oil the table was bed Of flowers, inter.
spered with small white and colored
hlgs, upon these at either end of the Ia.
ble was tho words, Success to the Pres.
tdenti" on another, Success to the su.
pFeme Court" and on the others, Success
to the Army and Navy Not one was
dedicated to theyoung couple who were
this day married. The table was bor-
dered all around with flowers and their
monogram printed on white satin and
tied with white ribbon, was laid on each
plate.
PREsENT5 TO TIE BRIDESMAIDS.
The bridesmaids were presented with
handsome boquets. Little boxes lined
with white silk containing wedding cake
were brought away by the gucsta.
TIE DEPARTURE. -.....
AT lao this afternoon tho bride and
groom LETT Washington in q special train
lor New York. r.s
DECORATIONS OF TIE PALACE CAR.
Their Pullman palace car was hand
sOmely decorated with flowers and ever
greens and the American and British
flags,
THE COMPANY.
They were accompanied by General
Porter, Messrs, Childs and Drexel and
their families. iff
On Friday tho President and Mrs.
Grant will go to New York, to take leave
Of their daughter on her embarkatlon for
England. 'si'.Ir17a7 i.ls..3 gH
THE RINGING oF THE bills,
The Metropolitan Church bells were
rung this afternoon in honor OF the mari.
age, and several appropriate pieces were
played.
A lady gives the following description
ol the brides trosseau: It Is magnificent
and almoat beyond description. There
are silhsot every hue and color. To each
gas light silk dress Is made two WASTES,
one decolete, the other high. There are
shawls from India, laces direct from the
mandatory at Brussels, parasols with
superb ivory handles, muslin dresses with
French worked aounces, and others with
pufs and lace inserting. There are
gauzes, grenadines, hats for every costume
and slippers for each evening dress, and
the lingerie is so fine and dainty 10 the
sight that 1t brings delight to every
feminine heart that rejoices in delicate
embroidery, soft lace and fine needle
work. Nothing has been overlooked or
forgotten that could contribute to the
comfort and happiness OF this highly
favored girl. 81"
THR BRIDAL CHAMBER ON THE DAITIc.
NEw YORK, May al.-The most exten.
sive preparations are making on tho
steamship Baltic for the accommodation
Of MIR. Sartoris and wife during the pas
sage. Captain Kennedy has given up bis
cabin on the deck, which Is being fitted
up as q boudoir for tho bride and the
ladies accompanying her. Arich Turkey
carpet covers the floor, lace and crimson
damask curtains hang at the windows,
and from the ceiling are suspended sew
eral bronze lamps Of the antique pattern.
The furniture Of this apartment Is o
lounge which at night can be turned into
q. bunk, and an elaborately covered
walnut toiletstand. State room No. 1
has also been secured for the party.
1t Is almost as large as three ordinary
state rooms, and Is So situated that
no. motion Of the vessel Is per.
ceptible to the occupants. The room