New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-22


tube-roses, lilies of the valley spirea. and other
choice varieties lending perfume to the room that
was almost oppressive in its sweetness. Above the
heads of the couple, suspended by thread OF
flowers was large bell formed wholly OF the rarest
of white Aowers-a present, it is SAID, from new
York friends In the green room bank OF the same
rare flowers was formed on an oval table stahd
of pot pants most exquisite in their beauty ana ar
rangement reached from one side OF the East loom
to the ceiling, and wherever flowers and evergrcehs
could be placed, there they were.
The dress of the bride is spoken of by the ladies
with much admiration 1t is described a mass of
SATIN lace and orange blossoms. as fleecy and AIRY
in IFS appearance as though it were made OF swans
down. Her catalogue of new and fine dresses IL
said to number forty and it said by lady
whose knowledge is beyond all criticism that Nellie
Grant takes with her the finest rousseau that ever
went out of Washing ton Half dozen OF the ladies
present said her wedding dress the handsomest
they ever saw Its material was white satln
the richest that could be found. 1t was trimmed
with Brussels lace of the cosiest character pres
ent from her father, who imported 1t for the pur-
pose The bridesmaids also IN white. Mrs
Grant was dressed in black tissue silk. richly EN-
broidered. The ladies present were all richly
attired and the company being rather small, inc
opportunity for display was unusual.
The wedding breakfast was served after inc
presents had been received. 1t was source of re-
gret and surprise that of the relatives OF MT
Sartors were present and, so far as known, they
sent no present to the bride. They are in mourning
for their eldest son. but it is understood that the
most extensive arrangements are being made by Mr.
Sartoris's family ard personal friends to give his
bride a welcome to which her position and parent
age entitle her. and that will do much to warm
her heart toward the land which must henceforth
be her home.
The President was asked to-day if he was salts
fed to part with bis only daughter He said, Yes
if she can visit us often enough" And how often
| would you like her to visit youf said the lady
Il want her to visit us twice year" said he ana
stay six months at Tune" 1t is expected that they
| will return here some time during the Fan 1Or
short visit perhaps to stay all Winter MIR. Sarto-
rs has large landed estates in this country and it
was while he was coming to the United States 10
look after his property that he met his wife for the
| first time on the steamer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FLORAL DECoRArIoNs-CERE-
MONY AND BRIDAL GIFTs-A BRILLIANT PAlsIf
AND A GLOWING DESCRIPTION.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
WASHINGTON, May 21.-The absorbing event
OF to-day the marriage Of Miss Grant to Mr. Srtorls
which took place this at II o'clock in the East
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church officiating
During the morning. and up to the hour the guests took
their departure the avenues leading TO the Mansion
closed 10 all persons. excepting those nVled 10
the wedding, and there policemen ON the grounds
TO prevent by outside parties many OF whom
the outer gates To see the guests rue
into the Enclosure.
The had received strict orders 10 admit
no one without invitation. The East Room the scene
of the wedding, tastefully and deliberately dec
Grated with plants, flowers, and evcrgreens. On the
east side was platform raised about foot from the
floor and covered with portion Of the carpet several
years ago presented to the Government by the sultan
of Turkey. The platform was arched with evergreen
and flowers and from its center hung marriage bell
OF large proportions, composed OF the choicest white
flowers The splendid new chandeliers were also hand
somey decorated and lighted. Never before has the
East Room presented brilliant display OF artistic
floral adornment as the present OCCASION Punctual
10 the hour the invited guests entered the East Room
and arranged themselves in full view OF the PLATFORM
The toilets Of all the ladies OF the richest descrp
tion and there prouson OF point lace yaIiously
worn. The services unusually brilliant, tho large
display OF flowers, with their fragrance ADDING 10 the
charm Of the interesting occasion.
The bridal party, passing through the Blue Room.
tered the East Room. Their presence Immediately
hushed the company to silence The approach was an
nOunced by music from the marine band First came
Mr. sartoris and Col. Frederick d. Grant the only
Croomsrnan; next the bridesmaids two by two, the
President and Miss Grant Mrs Grant and her two sons,
Ulysses and Jesse. These followed by relatives OF
the family. On reaching tine platform the President
transferred his daughter Mr. Sarors who, with the
bride assembled the PLATFORM, where the officiating min
lister in waiting TO receive them They took posi-
| ton under the floral wedding bell. The President and
COL Grant together with Miss Barnes Of the brides
maids the only other persons in to the
bridal party the platform, Mrs. Grant and her two
boys standing in 'front.' and the remaining brides
| maids on the side of the structure.
| The bride wore a white satin dress deliberately
trimmed with point lace, and tue vail and her hair
was adorned with orange blossoms. There nothing
particularly noticeable in the dress OF the groom. which
was of course the latest STYLE with the conventional
white necktie The bridesmaids the Misses Barnes
| Fish, Drexe Dent, Porter Conkling, Sherman, and
Frelnghuysen. They severally dressed in white
corded silk covered with white Illusion with soft puGs
and paitings caught up with flowers Their sashes were
of 1.-THE same material the dresses Four OF these
ladies were distinguished by pink and the other
four by blue flowers.
All things being in readiness. the Rev. Dr. Tiffany pro-
ceeded with the ceremony according the form the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Every one, usual
occasions preserved marked silence and listened
aJtentivey every word, while closely watching the
and cOuntenances OF gthe bridal pair The
mony over, the minister the first kiss tho bride
She Immediately turned to her father, who embraced
and kissed her Then the mother approached and kissed
her daughter did also the brothers of the BRIDE and
numerous relatives and female friends The newly.
made husband enjoyed his snare Of the Misunderstanding
and orally expressed congratulations.
The band played the Wedding March at the conclusion
| OF the ceremony. Seventy carriages conveyed the
guests to the Executive Mansion Less than 200 persons
were present including the Justices OF the Supreme
Court, members of the Cabinet Senators Frenghuysen