The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1874-09-24

soldier wnen caiieu upon " Sdiie"osi
he SO highly priced; bu: Fitch secured the
promise, and on October j secures hIs bride.
There will be ], 800 invitations Issued, N
least two-ihirds going from the city. They
are beautifully executed, Oh PTies hpest
note paper, with cards and envelopes from
the same celebrated house, to match Ia shade
and quality. Ga long, narrow shsc: OF
note paper are these words, in this wise:
The GENERsL OF TIE ARMY AND MES sHkR-
invite you to be present
at the
Eup,iaI Mass and Marriage of their dlughier
Maria Ewing Sherman,
and
Thomas William Fitch,
Engineer Corps. u. :. =,
Which will be solemnized by
His Grace, J. b. Purcell,
Most Rev. Archbishop Of Cincinnati,
In 81. Aloysus Church,
Washington. ID. c.,
ON THURSDAY, Oct. l, 1874,
At IL O. clock.
On small. o5long card are these woids;
Present this at the church door.
Without this card no one viii be ad-
mitted, the orders to that effect being most
stringent. On large, almost square card
we read:
The General and Mrs. Sherman
AT Home,
Thursday, October I, from until O'Clock,
?ns 1 street.
Many OF the invitations haN tcen sent
abroad, but those for the city will not go out
for at least ten days. The Church Of ST.
Aloysius, which is we'll calculated for an at
fair OF this kind, will be beautifully decora-
ted, and the flowers orderd for the occasion,
from our city florist and those in New
York, for the church and house, will be in
the greatest profusion, and embrace every
thing that is rare and sweet in the f3ral
world: Archbishop Purcell will be assisted
in the interesting ceremony by the Rev.
Father Young, Of the order Of s.. Dominick,
who. many years ago, united in mstrimony
the late venerable Judge Ewing and his wife.
The clergy from other churches in town will
be present in large numbers. The music
will be of the most exquisite quality" so a
prominent vocalis: has told n, and the affair
az a wedding will never have been egualed.
There will be eight bridesmaids; Miss Lizzie
Sherman, sister Of the bride; Miss Phillips,
OF Cincinnati, whose brother and sister, Col.
and Mrs. Dayton, were so popular, during
the year or two he made Washington his
home; Miss Patterson, Miss Marcy, daugh-
ter of Gen. Marcy, L. ). A.; Miss Ewing, OF
Ohio; Miss Bartiy, daughter of Judge Bart
~ and niece OF Gen. Sherman; Miss Bessie
Smith, daughter OF Gen. Kirby Smith, and
Miss Ellie Sherman. The groomsmen VIII
be c. W. Rae, L. ). N; Engineer Corpsl ::
Lieut.. Hunter, U. 5. N; Lieut.. Russell, l..
$. NJ. c.; Paymas.cr Cochran; Edwin Wells,
Engineer Corps U. 5. N: Lieut.. GOD, L..
;. N. nephew of Gen. Sherman; Mr.. Geo.
Calvin, of Boston, and Mr.. Tom. Sherman.
The brides dress. imported from Paris, is
white gros grain silk with crepe finish,
which gives it the most velvety appearance
This trimmed with white satin and point
lace, looped with Grange flowers and c'ema-
liz. The attendants will wear dresses Of
some white diaphzncus material, relieved
by colors.
The nuptial mass viii last one hour, that
is from ii until l., bat no one Will be re-
ceived at the house until l o'clock; SO that
during the last hour guests may linger with
In the sacred edifce. Catholics can tell
their beads, examine their conscience, or
reflect on the mutability OF time. Protes-
tants can consult Thomas A. X empis who is
not the door-keeper or priest in charge, tut
Is n little brown book generally found lying
round in Catholic and Episcopal churche,;
or they can look At the paintings that adorn
the sanctuary and side alters, or they may
critici,e the sanctuary, which is SO much too
low, or wonder why the fathers in charge do
no: subdue the ierocious light that ru.hes
through the windows, destroying eyes;ght
and religion. Even the Scriptures condemn
too much light in place devoted to prayer;
for are We Tot told 10 retire into a closet and
pray? and who ever heard of light in
closetn Oilers may 90 home; but whatever
they do, let them not forget TO thank Mrs
Sherman for the wise hours delay, by it
avoiding the rush that would have been
made from the church to the house, TO the
annoyance OF herself and family and dis
comfort Of the guests.
Army and navy officers need scarcely be |
told that they are eKpected to appear in uni
form-not only out of compliment 70 the |
young bride, but "a a mark Of respect TO her |
father, who, with bis family, |
leave Washington the day after the welding |
for St. Louis. Gentlemen will appear in
reception dre's, and ladies in full
carriage visiting" costumes with light 4
opera bonets Even The family vii have
light head coverings oil lace illusion, for the |
reason that it msy no. be cgnle Il frm for Ia
dies to remain an hour in church with I'M
covered heads. The brides trcusseau.i is srok-
en- of as being very elegant, and includes
that an American lady should
have. The presents, some Of which are
already here, will, We have no doubt, be
numerous and valuable, for General and
Mira. Sherman are respected, il not beloved,
by our people as 4 nation. He, for his grand
soldierly qualities, his contempt for snobs
and snobbishness, his brave American heart
and pride, which carried him through his
European tour with such ecIat that he may
be reckoned the only American of note who
has never sought audience with king or
emperor. Mrs. Sherman has done much
or society in Washington, and We can but
Ugh for more like Der; and Miss Sherman
,ss scores of friends, gained for her gentle
ness and amiability. |
However, it is not improbable, ald, in
Iced, quite possible. that some day rot far
n the future, the Shermans may return and |
make their home in tie White House. Pres
dent Grant, it has always been believed. !
would come in for a third term, hut his
peech at New Bedford few days ago dis
buses the public mind of any such idea
We are told that in the course OF that speech.
asting some three minutes, he expressly de-
Jared that he will not be a candidate foI .
e-election, but intends ENJOYING his cfizm ,
nm di9nitdte for the rest OF his DAYS. That's
What we thought he'd been doing fo- several .
ears. II seems he has not, bu. has BEEN ,
eserving 1t for life after this term. /,
The Sherman wedding will be the begin
ing of the gayeties, for We are told tina, :
DON after this affair will come the marriage ,
i young Fish and Miss Lee. and Mis-.
Nsite with Capt. Camp, o. n.
Foul Air il Wells.
To The Ed or Of the Chiesgo Tritxae: