New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-02
THE SHERMAN WEDDING.
LIEUT.. FITCH AND GEN. SIIERMAN'S
ELDEST DAUGHTER.

the Army, soemnized by Archbishop, with all the
religious pomp Of the Catholic faith, and followed by
| nuptial mass ceremony rarely seen by Catholics
themselves. could fail to be OF absorbing interest to
all the members OF the fashionable society OF Washing
ton Early in September 5000 wedding cards in the fol-
lowing form were issued:
The GENERAL OF THE ARMY and
Mrs. SHERMAN invite you TO be present
INITIAL MASS AND MARRIAGE
OF their daughter.
THOMAS WILLIAM FITCH, Engineer Corps U. s. N,
which will be solemnzedby
HIS GRACE J. ID. PURCELL
Most Rev. Archbishop OF Cincinnati,
IN st. Aloysus Church,
Washington, d. o.,
at IL o'clock
on THUR DAY, Oct l. 1874.
Sixteen hundred invitations issued to the church
alone the remainder to both church and reception
It first the intention that distinction should be
made In the cards. but to their regret the General and
his wife found the limits OF their house forbade
this hosptabe intent well the fact that so short
time would eapse between the ceremony and the de-
parture OF he newly married pair that not onehrd OF
their friends would be able to Offer their CONGRATULATIONS,
owing tho press which would inevitably take place.
As 1t was, but for the kindness OF COL Routt whose
house was originally part Of the Sherman mansion.
who vOlunteed TO open door between the two ana
placed his parlors at the disposal OF Mrs sherman 10
afford for the refreshment table that was to be
menls would have been very much impaired.
PREIIMINARIEs OF TIE WEDDING.
As the wedding twas not conducted IN the En-
gsh style. there were eight groomsmch 10 serve
with the eight bridesmaids. The names OF the
bridesmaids are: Miss Lizzy Sherman, the CeneraPs
second daughter Miss Kitty Phillips of CIn''"r 81 Mss
Fanny Marcy, daughter Of Gen. Marcy h; Miss
Alice Barley, daughter OF Judge Bar sher-
mans niece Miss Marie Patterson OF 81 "a rea-
tive Of Mrs. Admiral Porter's Miss Ellie Ewing,
daughter of Judge p b. Ewing OF Lancaster, ONO,
neice of Mrs. Sherman: Miss Bessie Smith, daughter OF
Gen. T. Kilby Smith. U. s. A.; and Miss Ellen sherman'
Gen. sherman's third daughter who has not yet LETT
school, and catches her first glimpse OF society here
to-day The groomsmen served in order with the ladies
az mentioned Lieut.. c. W. Rae, Engineer Corps, u s.
n: Lieut.. II. c. Hunter, U. S. NJ George Calvin Bos-
ton Paymaster Cochrane, U. 3. N. Thomas EwihsI
sherman, the brother of the bride Lieut. f. Wells, En
gneer Corps, U. S. N; Lieut. B. T. Russell, L. NJ. C.
Lieut. T. p. Wood, q. n and, except two civilians OF
the number all appeared full uniform. The usherf
we're Lieut. Robert b. Hine. g. NJ John sherman'Jr
Lieut. George NJ. Totten, U. s. :; Lieut. Ed W. Very
UsN. Hayden Edwards, Lieut.. VIM. Muse. u B. NJ
c.: Lieut. Greenleaf U. s. NJ; Lieut. Hoxe, u s. A. r.
w. Hacket, and Mr.. Hopkins.
The Church of st. Aloysus at which the wedding
ceremony was performed, belongs to the Fathers OF
the Society Of Jesus. and Is situated on tue corner
Of and North Capolss., short distance from Gen.
Shermaus residence. Before 10 o'clock at which time
the doors thrown open, the sound OF approaching
carriages gave warning OF guests anxious to secure the
most favorable seats for witnessing the ceremony lie
windows OF the church had been darkened oy curtains
TO give greater effect to the spcndor OF the scene the
affairs were massed with rare and glowing MOVERS
banksian and tea lilies, tuberoses, scarlet anu
white blooms and dark, fragrant green's hundreds OF
wax candles were nerspersed among them, ana rsht'
trailing vines threw their delicate sprays aud twlned
themselves about the tabernacle, above which, GROWING
all this glory OF color and fragrance was the SAD laSc
OF the Crucaed The rich svergt candlesticKS large
and small with cunning workmanship were aDlaze Win
LIGHT The lateral affairs of the Good Shepherd ana
the Blessed Virgin" were most beautifully decorated
with candles and flowers. Ga the right aud Iet ot tue
sanctuary not far from the lateral affairs two bishops
thrones handsomely draped have been erected, winch
were occupied respectively by Bishop WOOD OF fhia'
delpha and Monsegneur Eaton. The Right Kew james
Roosevelt Baily Archbishop Of Baltimore ana friihate
OF the Catholic Hierarchy OF the United STATES ma
been expected up to the moment to occupy the first
OF these but he did not arrive. In 'front.' Vi tue "
altar between the steps aad the sanctuary raining,
number OF prie-dieur were arranged-the two In the
center for the bride and groom those on each size or
the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY AND DISTINGUISHED
GUESTS PRESENT.
The front pew right OF the central aisle was re-
served for the President and Mrs Grant, the front pew
on the left for General and Mrs. sherman, Mrs ftch'
the notber of Lieut. Fitch, and Judge Ewing OF ono
The ws in the rear Of the Presidents we're reserved
for Gen. shermans staff officers, their wives ana uauRn
ters and friends the family from distance In no
rear OF Mrs shermans all the seats were occupied
bv tho relatives and connections Of the family resident
bere and elsewhere the pews the east side aisle
seats we're reserved for several OF the Generals veteran
soldiers who have served at headquarters since the war
"a and Orderlies also for the faithiui ana
attached servants OF the family. whue riopoh eA'
,aed ,cros the church. designating the limits beyond
which only those who were privileged 70 DO so might
pass The various members OF the CABINET Win their
wives and daughters the Diplomatic Corps Senator'S
Judges of the Supreme Court, representatives. ana
o,hor distinguished persons were conducted by the
hsrs "a they entered to seats among the other guests
The frat OF the tier OF galleries was reserved ior the
Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Little sisters OF the
Poor and other gous bodies In the dress OF ther
order The organ loft presented an animated scehe'
where the choir under charge OF Mr. harry ecnurnan'
were stationed. -
T, aoors were thrown open precisely at 10 o'clock
a ,ha church filed rapidly. The acolytes were busy
lighting the candles upon the affairs. Tue usners' re-
snlendent in their uniforms, were occupied sno"us
tho quests TO their respective seats some oeyonu soo
heow the white ribbon There was rustlng OF soft sat
~ and NJ ve,yets nodding OF plumes, futter OF FANS
sm,les and dlmpes bright face as went past
ulI Of auticipaon fash Of uniforms here there ana
where as officers OF army and navy entered Inc
.r;or MANNERS of Gen. sherman's stan. or his military
1t il known here, soon began to arrive: Col
Mccoy chief Of stat, and wife. and their daughter MISS
May Mccoy; Col. Audenred ana Mrs. Audenre,d COL
the handsome bachelor OF the stan In al
,endsncs sewhere; Col. and Mrs. Bacon Major and
NJ whionle with their daughter, Miss Marion Whip
nile Miss Miller. daughter of T. Ewing Miller Of Cincn-
natl; and Miss Hecker. daughter of G. H. Hecker OF
Newyork escorted by Mr.. 8. T. Hommedieu OF Cncin
natl and Dr. and Mrs. Carter OF Columbus, ONO, were
' -. a.. ,,,,ita nv family President and Mrs.