Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-05-30

JOn, OOcHdEJ auU DOuOW61s VICE
President Wilson, Speaker Blaine.
Gen. Sherman, Admiral Porter, Com
modore Ammer, Geo. w. Childs, A.
J. Drexel, Judge Pierpont, Gen. Ar
thur and Gems. Porter and Babeock,
Sir Edward and Lady Thornton, Mr..
and Mrs Smith, cousins of Miss
Grant, from Washington, Penn. Mrs.
and Miss Waldon, of New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. Borie; Mr.. Lucky
private secretary of the President
and G. G. ,Sniffen, asst. private secre-
retary. The officers of the navy and
army appeared in uniform. The per
sons above named were accompanied
5y the ladies of their respective fam
Ines. After the congratulations were
over, the company, to the sound Of
music, proceeded to the library in the
second story of the mansion, where
on series of tables were displayed
elegant presents to the bride. the
names of the donors being attached
to all the articles. Among the most
costly gifts was desert set Of eighty
four silver pieces, by George w.
Childs, and complete silver dinner
service, by A. J. DrexeL, of Philadel-
phia, the combined value of them be-
ing probably 800. Secretary Fish
presented a large silver tankard;
Gen. and Mrs. Sharp, Of New York,
ring with stone cameo set with dia
monds; Postmaster General Cress-
well, a very handsome silver ice
cream service; ex-senator CatteI. a
diamond ring with five stones: /. n.
Morton, Of New York, sn emerald
and diamond ring. These two rings
are probably worth 81, 900 each. Sec
retary Robson presented a toilet set,
the side pieces being of brass, elab-
orately finished, of the style of Lou
is XIV; Mr.. Hart, of New York, the
largest size lace handkerchief-such
as sell for $500; Gen. Babcock, an
elegant Valenciennes lace fan, with a
smoked seal frame, with a monogram
of the bride in gold. Mr.. Sartoris
presented to his wife large colIec-
ton of flowers. The present of the
father of the bride is $4,000. A sill
yer card case and portmonnaie from
Denver, of native ore and manufac-
tured In that city-the workmanship
isvery fine; pair of monster ear
rings, both handsome and curious;
several superb point lace handker-
chiefs; a founce of Valeneiennes
lace; two point lace fans; a Venetian
antique mirror with carved frame of
highly FURNISHED brass, with a mono
gram at the top-this is for a toilet
table; two antique candlestieks to
match, with wax candle In each;
flowers are painted on the candles;
there were several handsome gold
necklaces and many loekets; a su-
perb bracelet of wrought gold; an
innumerable number of silver punch
bowsl, ladies, salt cellars and spoons;
glove boxes of fine gilt and carved
wood. All the immediate members
of the Presidents family gave hand
some presents. The presents were
arranged and classified by George A.
Barnford, of the house of Bailey &
Co, Philadelphia, who came hither
forlthat especial purpose, and viii be
sent to New York by express and
placed on board the vessel In which
Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris have taken
passage for England.
A lady gives the following descrip-
ton of the brides trosseau: It is
and almost beyond de-
scription. There are silks of every
hue and color. Each gss-ight silk
dress is made with two waists-oae
decollete, the other high There are
shawls from India, laces direct from
the manufaetory at Brussels, parasols
with superb ivory handles, muslin
dresses with French worked hOunees
others with puffs and lace inserting.
There are gauzes, grenadines and
hats for every costume; slippers for
each evening dress, and the Hngrie
is so fine and dainty that the sight of
it brings delight to every feminine
heart that rejoices in delicate en-
broidery, 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
The company partook of 3 we'd
ding breakfast, elegantly prepared
The bill of fare was printed on white
satin, and stated that the breakfast
was from the President and Mrs.
Grant. in compliment to Mr.. and
Mrs. Sartoris. Down the centre of
the table was a bed of flowers inter
spered with small white and eolorsd
flags. Upon these, at both ends of
the table, we're the words: Success
TO the President" On another, eSae-
,ess to the Supreme Court" (" and the
others, Success to the Army and
Navy" Not one was dedicated to
he young couple who were this day
made one. All the bridesmaids were
with handsome boquets.
Little boxes, lined with white silk,
containing the wedding cake, were
away by the guests.
The bride and groom left Wash
ngton in a special train for New
York. Their Pullman palace coach
was handsomely decorated with
tiowers and evergreens and Ameri-
can and British flags. They were
accompanied by Gen. Porter and
Messrs. Childs and Drexel aud their
families. On Friday the President
and Mrs. Grant viii go to New York
to take leave of their daughter on her
embarkation for England. The Me-
Church bells We're ring
his afternoon in honor of the mar
rage and several appropriate pieces
were played. ---
SrirEsa1EN.-A good deal is being
aid and written Just now about
craftsmanship, and statesmen. The
New York Commercial A6BsrtissT,
llluding to the subject says, "Every
yreat| statesman this country has pro-
lueed has made his way to 3 high
Jlaee through the manipulations OF
ward politicians. Party Organiza-
ions make and unmake statesmen.
" -. man has hAeN left N