Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-25

the north ana south may clasp nanus across
the mounds of their respective dead and
shed tears in sympathy for the sacrifices
each has suffered
MARRIAGE OF PRESIDENT GRANTS
d. UGHTER.
From the special correspondence of the
New York Tribune we take the following ac-
count of the marriage of President Grants
daughter.
The time for the ceremonies was set at IL
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 unin-
vited. The rooms had been most richly
dressed in flowers, which filed the windows,
festooned the walls, wreathed the columns,
covered the nantes and tables, hung from
chandeliers, and formed arches in the door
ways, making a picture to be long remem-
bered. 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 at
PENDANTS stood, watches in hand, ready to give
the signal. The distinguished guests were
gathered on either side of the dais, the groups
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 IL o'clock, to the
music of the Wedding March, the participants
passed from the hall into the parlor, and be-
tween the brilliant assembly, parted on either
side. Mr.. Satoris and his ''best man," Col.
Fred Grant, led the way, followed by the
minister, the Rev. DR.. Tiffany, and the Pres
ident attending his daughter. These pro-
ceeded to the dais, the music ceasing at the
exact instant they arrived. 1t was very
pretty spectacle. Mr.. Sartoris and Col.
Grant reached the platform 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 sur
rendered 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 ap-
peared simply as matter of ceremony, hav-
ing no particular significance. The bride
was in a particularly bright humor, her face
being less serious than that of the groom.
The rites were much like those of the Epis-
copal Church, although DR.. Tiffany is Meth
odist, and pastor of the Metropolitan Church,
where the President worships. The answers
were given by the young couple in clear,
audible tone, and as the minister said, after
taking their hands, "With the exchange of
these rings you enter upon new life, with
new responsibilities under God" there was
deep feeling among the spectators. 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 the White House were
marvellous in their beauty and profusion.
Above the platform there were the heaviest
festoon of the whitest flowers, tube-roses,
lilies of the valley, spirea. and other choice
varieties, lending perfume to the room that
was almost oppressive in its sweetness.
Above the heads of the couple, suspended by
thread of flowers, was a large bell formed
wholly of the rarest of white flowers-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 mass of satin, lace, and orange blossom
as fieecy and airy In its appearance as though
it were made of swans down. Her catalogue
of new and fine dresses is said by a lady
whose knowledge is beyond all criticism that
Nellie Grant takes with her the finest trous-
seau that ever went out of Washington. Half
dozen of the ladies present said her we'd
ding dress was the handsomest they ever
saw. Its material was white satin, the rich
est that could be found. 1t was trimmed with
Brussels lace of the cos,liest character, a
present from her father, who imported it for
the purpose. The bridesmaids were also ia
white. Mrs. Grant was dressed in black It's
sue silk, richly embroidered. The ladies
present were all richly attired, and the COM
pany being rather small, the opportunity for
display was unusual.
The wedding breakfast was served after the
presents bad been received. IL was source
| of regret and surprise that none Of the rela-
tives Of Mr.. Sartoris 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 extensive
arrangements are being made by Mr.. Sar-
toris's family and personal friends to give his
bride a welcome to which her position and