Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-10-09

bound with the same. From the waist,
over each side, and falling with the
train. are large revers of rich satin,
edged with narrow plaitings of crepe
Hsse, and ending IN a large bow OF
satin at the top of founce quarter
of yard wide, that goes around the
back widths. On the left side of the
skirt, from the waist to this bow, is
full and beautiful garland of wax Or
ange blossoms and leaves, ending II a
large spray of the same in the centre
of the bow; the back widths are COM
posed of very large puffs of silk, run
ming lengthways, and divided by shir-
ring. The body is a basque, made
close at the throat, and finished with
a narrow knife plating of TX, inside
of which is a very fullplaiting Of crepe
Hsse. fastened with knot of silk and
satin with orange blossoms in the centre;
coat sleeves, ending in plating, far
ed little inside of which is also full
plating of crepe isse the bows on
the sleeves are just above the wrist,
and are made OF white satin, with Or
ange blossoms in the centre. The veil
is of tulle, and completely enveloped
her: it was fastened on the head with
a wreath of the same beautiful flowers
worn on the dress. Her ornaments
were an elegant set of pearls, the we'd
ding gift of her mother. In her hair,
which was very beautifully dressed,
she wore the comb, and in her hand
carried the fan, used by her mother
when she, too, plighted her troth to
brave and honorable man.
DRESSES OF THE BRIDESMAIDS.
Miss Lizzie Sherman's dress was q
white corded silk e5a traine, tastefully
trimmed with gauze de chansbrc and
ruchings Of t11lle on the high corsage
long festoons of pink roses, with dark
velvet leaves placed effectively.
The dress of Miss Phillips was ele-
giant white silk, trimmed with illusion
and delicate forget-me-nots.
Miss Marcy's dress was ofpure white
silk, profusion of illusion, over which
trailed morning glories.
Miss Bartley's dress was handsome
white silk, white illusion, and the new
bluish-green roses, surrounded by dark
leaves.
The dress of Hiss Patterson was
fire white silk and rose acacias, i'm
bedded in tie profusion Of fleecy
tulle.
Miss Ewing's dress was handsome
white silk, lovely blue flowers, and
white illusion.
The dress of bliss Bessie Smith was
n wo,ier of white silk, soft illusion
and shy, half open blush roses, with
bronze leaves.
Miss Ellie Sherman first long dress
proved worthy the honor-silken and
white, with dignified train, all en-
bossed with wreaths of forget lne-nots,
tenderlY nestled in white tulio.
Mrs. Sherman wore pearl
silk of most delicate shade. The neck
and sleeves we're deliberately trimmed
with point lace, and on her head she
wore a pOint-lace colffure.
The relations of the bride immed;-
ately followed and took pews in front,
Mrs. Hugh Ewing and two daughters;
General Thomas Ewing, with bis sis
ter, Mrs. Colonel Steele; Gen. Charles
Ewing AID wife; Senator Sherman and
his sister, Mrs. Reese; Judge and Mrs.
BARLEY AID their second daughter,
Mrs. Judge Granger, niece of Gen.
Sherman, was escorted by Col. G. W.
Moulton, of Cincinnati, and his young
daughter; Mr.. Alfred Hoyt, of New
York, and his Young daughter, Miss
Miller, of Ohio, Mrs. SherInan's niece,
was escorted by Mr. S. L'Hommedien,
of Cincinnati, who is al old friend OF
the Sherman family
The distinguished prelates and The
attendant priests We're IN full canonical
robes, which were Of the richest de-
scription.
The Archbishop during the ceremo-
Nv wore two-tEe first consisting of a
purple soutan dress, rcchet and a gold
crcss, pecto,al ard m:tre, and III his
hand the bishops crock. When the
celebration OF the mass commenced,
and after his fingers had been washed
| by the two attendant priests, his cape
and cross were taken off, the alb put
! on, then the cincture and cross again
and over all the chasuble.
The wedding presents were too M
merous for Us to mention. There must
have been many thousands CT dollars
worth.
a BLESSING FROM THE POPE.
The following letter was received
from Rome:
"AaIERICAN COLLEGE, ALHANO,
September 10, 1874.
DEAR Mr.. FITCH:- x 4
short time ego in a private audience
with the Holy Father [ spoke to hin
of General and Miss Sherman, whom
he remembered very well, told him OF
the coming marriage of Miss Sherman
with yourself, one of the young officers
] had presente d to him some time be.
fore, fact he had not forgotten, and
then asked for the blessing on your
nuptials. This he deigned very gra-
ciously to give; so that you start out
in life with the special beneGicticn OF
the Vicar of Christ.
General Sherman