The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-10-05

ed TO the United States Senate, Under
PRESIDENT Harrison, he held the Dor.
tiolio Of the Treasury, and was mem
Der Of the cabinet Of President Tyler, as
Secretary oi the Interior, q department
which he organized. he returned from
the Senate In 1841, and from political lie
with q record unstained by corruption, to
resume the practice ot his profession and
seek tranquility in bis domestic relations,
which were more than usually happy.
He lefttwo daughterp, Mrs. Gen. Sher-
man, and Mrs. Col. Steele Of Ohio, and
four sons, Judge p. B. Ewing, Gems
Hugh, Thomas, and Charles Ewing, who
won and wore their spurs CALAMITY in
the late civil war.
Lieut.. William T. Sherman, q graduate
OF West Point, and wearing the laurels he
lad won in the Mexican war, and Miss
Ellen Ewing were married in Washington
May /, 1850, in the house now occupied
by Montgomery Blair. Thomas Ewing
was then Secretary Of the Interior. The
President, Gen. Taylor, Messrs. Cayton,
Badger, Reverdy johnson, Clay, and
Webster Of his Cabinet, were present.
One Of the pltalant little incidents TO be
Remembered was Mr.. Clsy's presenting
the fair young bride beautiful boquet
accompanied by eloquent good wishes for
the future happiness of herself and the
brave young soldier to whom she had Just
plighted her troth Many Of the Diplo-
matte Corps were present; among them
tho British Minister, Sir Henry Bulwer.
and his vile, who was the neice OF the
Dnke Of Wellington. Oh the beautiful
women who graced tho occasion was
Madame BOdisco, the American vile oil
the Russian Minister. The ceremony was
celebrated by the Rev. James Ryder, 8.
]. and the Rev, Father Blox, s. j., accord.
ing to the Catholic ritual so far as 1t can
be used when the pair are not both mem.
bers OF that faith.
Gen. Sherman Is descended from one of
the old pioneer families OF Ohio. His
ancestors and the Ewings wero neighbors
in the wilderness; their children and chill
dren's children played together, went to
school and college together, and after the
death ol the elder Mr.. Sherman, the Hon.
Thomas Ewing adopted the youngest son
OF his old iriend-the present General
and by his own desire, entered him when
OF the right age cadet at West Point.
Tho early training Of the young Sher-
mans in the Western home taught them
the lessons Of endurance, Gell-reliance and
courage, which tended very materially 10
their subsequent successes.
Gen. and Mrs. sherman have six chill
dren-Miss Marie Ewing Sherman, the
bride ot today; Miss Lizzy Sherman,
Miss Ellen and Miss Rachel Sherman, |
Thomas Ewing Sherman, and Willie T.
Sherman, the latter lad Of some 12 or
IA years. Mira. Sherman and her chill.
dren arc Catholics. The General, al.
though protesting no creed, throws no
obstacles in the way OF the faith OF vile |
or children.
A LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY.
Miss Sherman, whose wedding day 1t Is,
Is the Generals eldest daughter. When
she made her debut in the society OF the
capital few years ago her prepossessing
manners won her hosts OF friends and
admirers. She is Of medium height, has
finely cut features, whose sttractiVeness 10
heightened by an expression OF amiability
and intelligence. Her retired modesty Is |
conspicuous trait OF her character. II
was noticed at the ball given few years
ago by Sir Edward Thornton, the British
Minister, 10 Prince Albert that when Els
Highness, through Sir Edward, solicited
the pleasure Of opening the round dances
with Miss Sherman, she had the courage
10 decline the honor, in accordance with
certain rules she had laid down for her
sell on entering society, which she
could not be prevailed on to break.
1t was surprise 10 royalty
all unaccustomed 10 repulse; but
when 1t was explained 10 the Prince his
astonlshment gave place to respect, and
Miss Sherman was aiterward the recipL
lent OF an elegant present from him-a
loCket OF richly wrought dead gold tur-
quoise in the center surrounded by dia-
monds, and surmounted by q large pearl,
on the reverse side his miniature. An au.
togrsph note begged her acceptance Of
this souvenir OF an acquaintance which
he sAid would always give him pleasure
to remember.
Two years ago, while on visit to Fort
Leavenworth, then in command Of near
relative, Miss Sherman, while out riding
one day on horseback, was suddenly and
violently thrown from the saddle. The
accident Jared her nervous system to a
degree that made journey TO Europe
necessary. She crossed the ocean with q
party Of friends, travelled slowly from one
famous spa to another, drinking the
waters and trying the baths, and finally
Joined a pilgrimage at Lourdes. The
party turned their faces homeward after
more than years absence, Miss eher-
mans health entirely restored. While
waiting in London for the day OF de-:
parture she met her destiny in the person
Of Lieut.. Thomas w. Fitch, Of Com
modore Alden's flagship. Tho Lieutenant
was a graduate o! the Naval Academy,
and native Of New York. Soon after
Miss Sherman's return TO the United
States Lieut.. Litch obtained leave ol ab-
aanoa and nrnsanod h;nNen1E In Woeh;n1