Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-06-06
THE MARRIAGE OF NELLIE GRANT.
A Pretty Scene az the white House in
Washington.

The New York Tribune IN its account
of the marriage Of the Presidents
daughter at the White House, Wash
ington, says: The time for the cere-
monies was set at II o'clock. The
guests had already gathered in the East
room. The Marine Band of 40 pieces
was in position in the hall. The gates
of the grounds had been closed to the
unlimited. The rooms had been most
richly dressed in flowers, which filled
the windows, festooned the walls,
wreathed the columns, covered the
mantels and tables, hung from chan
deliers, and formed arches in the door
ways, making a picture to be long
remembered. The platform for the
happy pair had been set in the center of
the eastern side of the room, against
the large window. The grand hall had
been thrown open, and the attendants
stood, watches in hand, ready to give
a signal. The distinguished guests were
gathered on either side of the dais, the
groops reaching to the doors of the
grand hall. White ribbons wreathed
with flowers had been stretched on
either side of the aisle thus formed,
and at precisely II o'clock, to the music
of the Wedding March, the participants
passed from the hall into the parlor,
and between the brilliant assembly,
parted on either side. Mr.. Sartoris
and his best man," Col. Fred Grant,
led the way, followed by the minister,
the Rev. DR.. Tiffany, and the President
attending his daughter. These pro-
ceeded to the dais, the music ceasing
at the exact instant they arrived. 1t
was very pretty spectacle. Mr.. Sar
toris and Col. Grant reached the plat
form first, the former to the north, the
latter to the south. Mr.. Sartoris turned
his face to the aisle to watch for the
coming bride, and as the President
stepped his foot upon the platform he
surrendered his precious charge forever
to other hands. ........ %.
The ceremony was impressive, and to
the President and Mrs. Grant appeared
most touching. TO the bride and groom
it appeared simply as q matter of cere-
mony, having no particular significance.
The bride was in O particularly bright
humor, her face being less serious than
that of the groom. The rites were much
like those Of the Episcopalian Church,
although DR.. Tiffany is Methodist,
and pastor of the Metropolitan Church,
where the President worships. The
answers were given by the young cou-
pie in a clear, audible tone, and as the
minister said, after taking their hands,
"With the exchange of these rings you
enter upon a new life, with new re-
sponsibilities under God," there was
deep feeling among thespectators. The
words were soon spoken that Joined
their lives in one.
DIR. Tiffany was the first to salute the
bride, being followed by the President,
Col. Grant, and other relatives. The
floral decorations of the public rooms
of tho White House were marvellous IN
their beauty and profuslon. Above the
platform there were the heaviest fes-
ICONS of the whitest flowers, tube-roses,
lilies of the valley, spirea, and other
choice varieties, lending a perfume to
the room that was almost oppressive in
its sweetness. Above the heads of the
couple, suspended by thread of flow
ers, was large bell formed wholly of
the rarest of white fowers-a present,
it is said, from New York friends. In
the green room bank of the same rare
flowers was formed on an oval table. A
stand of pot plants, most exquisite IN
their beauty and arrangement, reached
from one side of the East Room to the
ceiling, and, wherever flowers and
evergreens could be placed, there they
were.
The dress of the bride is spoken OF
by the ladies with much admiration. 1t
is described as a mass of satin, lace,
and orange blossoms, as feecy and
airy in it's appearance as though it were
made of swans down. Her catalogue
of new and fine dresses is said to num-
Der forty, and it was said by a lady
whose knowledge is beyond all criti-
cism that Nellie Grant takes with her
TIE finest trousseau that ever went out
of Washington. Half dozen of the
ladies present said her wedding dress
was the handsomest they ever saw. Its
material was white satin, the richest
that could be found. It was trimmed
with Brussels lace of the costliest char
acter, q present from her father, who
imported it for the purpose. The
bridesmaids were also in white. Mrs.
Grant was dressed in black tissue silk,
richly embroidered. The ladies pres
ent were all richly attired, and the com,
pany being rather small, the opportu'
pit1 fo, lic,,lou unnc11o1
The wedding breakfast was served
after the presents had been received.
1t was source of regret and surprise
that none of the relatives of Mr.. Sar-
toris were present, and, so far as known,
they sent no present to the bride. They
are in mourning for their eldest son,
but it is understood that the most ex'
tensive arrangements are being made
by Mr.. Sartoris' family and personal
friends to give his bride welcome to
which her position and parentage en-
title her, and one that will do much to
warm her heart toward the land which
must henceforth be her home.
The President was asked if he was
satisfied to part with his only daughter
He said, eyes, if she can visit us otter
enough" "And how often would yor
like her to visit your" said the lady
az want her to visit us twice year,
said he, "and stay six months at {
time" It is expected that they will re
turn here some time during the fal
for q short visit, perhaps to stay al
winter. Mr.. Saftoris has large landed
estates in this country, and it was whil'
he was coming to the United States t.
look after his property that he met hi