Smyrna times., 1874-05-27

last was the marriage of President Grant
daughter, at the White House. The following
is description of the wedding:
THE SCENE IN THE EAST ROOM
The East Room, the scene of the wedding,
was tastefully and elabOrately decorated with
plants, flowers, and evergreens On the east
side was platform raised about foot from
the floor, and covered with a portion of the
carpet several years ago presented to the
Government by the Sultan of Turkey. The
platform was arched with evergreens and
flowers, and from its centre hung a marriage
bell OF large proportions, composed of the
choicest white flowers
Punctual to the hour the invited guests
entered the East Room, and ranged themselves
in full view of the platform. The toilettes
OF all the ladies were of the richest description,
and there was a profusiOn of pointe lace,
variously worn. The scene was unusually
brilliant. The bridal party, passing through
the Blue Room, entered the East Room.
Their approach was announced by music from
the Marine Band. First came Mr.. Sartoris
and Colonel Frederick d. Grant, (the Presi-
dents Oldest son) the only groomsman; next
the bridesmaids, two by two, the President
and Miss Grant, and Mrs. Grant and her two
sons, Ulysses and jesse These were followed
by relatives of the family.
On reaching the platform the President trans.
ferred his daughter to Mr.. Sartoris, who. with
the bride, assembled the platform, under the
floral wedding bell The President and Colonel
Grant, together with Miss Barnes, one of the
bridesmaids, were the only other persons near
the bridal pair on the platform, Mrs. Grant
and her two boys standing in front, and seven
bridesmaids on the side of the structure. The
bride wore white satin dress, elaboratelv
trimmed with pOinte lace, with tulle veil.
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There was nothing particularly noticeable in
the dress Of the groom, which was in the latest
style, of course, with white necktie.
The bridesmaids were Miss Anna Barnes,
daughter Of Surgeon General Barnes; Miss
Edith Fish, daughter of the Secretary of State
Miss Bessie Conkling, daughter of Senator
COnklng; Miss Sallie Frelnghuysen, daughter
of Senator Frelinghuysen Miss Lizzie Porter,
daughter of Admiral Porter; Miss Minnie
Sherman, daughter of General Sherman; Miss
Fannie Drcxel, daughter of A. j. Drexel, the
banker of Philadelphia, and Miss Maggie Dent,
daughter of General f. T. Dent They were
severally dressed in white corded silk, covered
with white and illusion, with soft puffs and
plaltings caught up with flowers Their
sashes were Of the same materials as the
dresses. Four of these ladies were distinguish
ed by pink roses, and the other four by blue
flowers. All thing being in readiness, the Rev
Dr. Tiffany proceeded with the ceremony, ae
cOrding to the form Of the Methodist Episcopa
Church
KISSING THE BRIDE.
The ceremony over, the minister was thu
| first to kiss the bride. She Immediately turned
to her father, who embraced and kissed her
Then the mother approached and kissed her
daughter, as did also the brothers of the bride
and numerous relatives.
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including Justices of the Supreme Court, mem
bers of the Cabinet, Sir Edward Thornton anC
| Lady Thornton, &c.
THE BRIDAL PRESENTS.
After the congratulations were over the
company to the sound of music, proceeded L
the library in the second story of the Mansion
where, on a series of tables, were displayel
the elegant presents to the bride, TIE names
of the donors being attached to all the articles
Among the most costly gifts was desert Sc
of eighty. four silver pieces, by George w
Chids. and a complete dinner set, by A. j
Drexel, of Philadelphia, the combined value o
them being probably $4,500; Secretary Fish
large silver tankqrd; General and Mrs
Sharne of New York, ring with stone cameo
set with diamonds; Postmaster General Cres
well, very handsome silver icecream service
ex-senator Cattell, diamond ring, fine stones
l.. p. Morton, of New York, an emerald anC
diamond ring-these two rings arc probably
worth $1,000 each; Secretary Robson,
toilet set and side pieces, brass, elaborated,
finished. A. T. Stewart, of New York, th,
largest size lace pocket handkerchief, such a.
sell for $780, General BabcOck, an elegan
Valenciennes lace fan, with smoked pear
frame, with the monogram Of the bride il
gold; silver card.case and portmonnaie from
Denver, of native ore, and Manufactured in tha
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some and curious; several superb pointe lace
handkerchiefs founce of Valencisnnes lace
two pointo lace FANS a Venetian antique
mirror, with carved frame of highly FURNISHED
brass, with monogram at the top; two antiqu,
candlesticks; several handsome gold neck lace
and many lockets q superb bracelet of wrough
| gold an innumerable number of silver puncl
bowls, ladies', salt-cellars, and spoons; glove
boxes of fine gilt and carved wood. Mr.
Sartoris presented to his bride a large ant
choice collection of flowers. The present o
the President was $4,000.
THE TROUssEAU.
A lady gives the following description o
the brides trousseau at is magnificent, ant
almost beyond description. There are silks O
every hue and color. Each gaslght silk dres
is made with two waists. One decolete, tn
others high. There are shawls from India
Iaces direct from Brussels parasols with sup
erb ivory handles; muslin dresses with Frencl
worked fOunces, and others with pufs, ant
lace inserting; gauzes, grenadines, and hat
for every costume; slippers for each evening
dress and the lengerie is so pure and daint
that the sight of it brings delight to ever
feminine heart that rejoices in delicate EN-
broidery, soft lace, and fine needlework. Moth
ing has been overlooked or forgotten that wi
contribute to the comfort and happiness Of thi
hghly-favored girl."
THE BREAKFAST. &c.
At IL o'clock (nOon) the company partooI
of wedding breakfast, elegantly prepared
At LAS j. NJ the bride and groom lef
Washington in special train for New York
Their Pullman palace car was Handsomely
decorated with flowers and everCreens aud tn
American and British flags They were &C
cOmpanied by General Porter aud Messrs
Childs and Drexel and their families.
TIE BRIDE AND GROOM &c.
Miss Nellie Grant was born July 4, 1855
and is consequently in the nineteenth year o
her age. Mr.. Sartoris is twenty.three year
old, and is the son of Mr. Edward Sartoris, o
Hampshire, England. His mothers maideI