The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-27
A DIPLOMATIC WEDDING.
Marriage of n. do Westenberg, Minister from
the Netherlands-A Grand Assemblage at
Batimorc-The Secretary OF State and
Diplomatic Corps Present.

BALTIMORE, Feb. &c. 1874.
The event OF the week in social circles occurred
here to-day. Mr.. Bernhard de Westenberg, the
Minister representing the Netherlands at WASH
ington, was married to Mrs Hugh Btrckhead, OF
this city, at two O'Clock this afternoon. To render
marriage valid under the laws Of the Netherlands
the civil ceremony was nrst performed at the
house OF Mrs. Macauley, in Park street, the resi-.
dence of the brother-in-law Of the BRIDE This was
performed by Mr.. Buerlage, Consul General Of
Holland in New York. In full court dress, Pres-
dent Grant, the Cabinet of the United States the
Diplomatic Corps and many Senators and Repre-
sentatives were invited to be present, and spe-
cia train left the capital early in the day for Bati
more. The President sent his regrets, as did
also several Of his Cabinet. But Mr.. Fish was
present together with nearly all the members OF
the Diplomatic Corps and several Senators and
Representatives..
THE WEDDING CORTEGE
moved from the house to Grace church shortly
after two O'Clock, and entered the vestibule in the
following order First, Dr. Teakle, Mr.. Deford, r.
r. Brown and 7. McK,m, rs ushers, in full dress,
with orange bows; next, George Gibson, escortng
Miss NJ Berry; next, p. NJ. Birckhead. escorting
Miss Berry; then Mrs. Berry, the daughter OF Mrs.
Van Rensselaer,, OF tho Manor House. Albany lean
ing on the arm or the groom; after whom came
the bride, Mrs. Hugh Birckhead. leaning on the arm
witnesses to the marriage bringing up the rear.
The guests had already assembled and formed q
brilliant spectacle.
THE BRIDE
was attired In pearl silk, trimmed with lace,
with fan to match, Oil Of which were imported
from Holland, and extensively decorated with
diamonds. She is a brunette and looked especially
well this afternoon. The groom was in full court
dress, with his honors and decorations thick upon
oicla Of
the church the organ pealed forth the "Wedding
March.n The marriage ceremony was performed
by Rev: Dr.; DIX, OF Trinity church, New York,
assisted by Rev. Dr. Leeds, Rector OF Grace church
in this city. The wedding ring was OF plain gold,
set with seven diamonds.
THE WEDDING BREAKFAST.
After the marriage the bridal party, with the
invited guests, returned to the residence OF Mrs:
Macsuley, where a magnificent collation. awaited waited
dressed with MOVERS among which were many OF
the rarest exotics. The bridal presents were very
play. Conspicuous among them were diamond
necklace, earrings and lace nounces, presented
o'clock until six O'Clock. and the general impress
sion appeared TO be that it was decidedly tho
handsomest AFFAIR that has ever taken place IN the
city.
Prominent among the guests were Sir Edward
morn, Japanese Minister; Ministers of Norway aud
Sweden and Denmark and Mr.. Woke, Consul rom
and wife, Consul from the Argentine Republic; E:
Demerolla Consul from Italy who was m Iul c 4
dress; Representatives Potter and Clarke, OF New
York; Mr.. Mekim and Mr. Fred. De pey si. ana
wife, Of New York Nine. Borgias OF was. na Mr
Mrs. DR.. Aaury, OF Philadelphia; MI. aho MIS-.
Robert McKim, formerly OF new YORK, but now OF
this city, and Mrs. Dr. Tyson o. TINS CITY:
A large number OF the attaches Oh the
direrent legations were in attendance and the
nrst families OF this city were rePfesensea: me
dpomates for the nonce laid aside the gravity ana
| mystery which is popularity supposed to surround
them, and bent ali their energies 70 the captiva-
lion OF the beauties which hedged them IN on
every side. The tone OF the entertainment was
one Of absolute enjoyment;
Ab0ut uye O'Clock the Diplomatic Corps made
their adieus, with compliments and good wishes
for the bridal pair, ana at about six O'Clock the
Minister o, tine Netherlands and his Baltimore
bride whired away upon their wedding tour.