The New York herald., 1874-10-01
Arrangements for the Mar
riage To-Day.
Special Benedicti0n Of the Vicar of
Christ Among the Gifts.
Improper Conduor of Miss Flora
McFlimsey.
The Groom, the Bride and
the TrOusseau.

WASHINGTON, Sept 80, 1874.
The preparations for the nuptials between Miss
Minnie Sherman and Lieutenant Fitch are now ad-
vnnced TO the last particular and Washington
only awaits the hour. Seldom does such wind.
fall come TO the shopkeeping class for whose
voracily this auspicious occasion forms delicious
meal. AS one walked down Pennsylvania
avenue this morning toward the Capitol
the names OF Miss Sherman, the General
and the lucky young bridegroom could be heard
tripping from lip to lip among the lair young
Treasury clerks, who. win oil other true Washing
tonans, turn their iaces Treasuryward at eight in
the morning. 1t is exhiarating to nnd oneself in
connubial atmosphere, so to speak, for as WASH
ington has no public business on hand, such as
Credit Mobers, back pay or even third term, 1t
turns heart and soul to the wedding OF
this young couple. Down Pennsylvania ave-
nue. parties oil ladies, adding the last dozen
OF triies to their toilet for the morrow, could
be seen, While an occasional member OF the sterner
sex, covered with a summer wilted white hat,
might be observed to lurttvey enter hatter's
store ana reappear with black silk chapeau OF
the latest style. Lavender kids and lavender ties
were in lavish demand. Many were the comments
passed upon the weather, and "Old Prob' him.
sell was waited on by a bevy OF blushlng young
ladies to know If he could not
btSstoiJ dttnhEC iVt CicdI WcAtuot w
the exclusion OF 'partly cloudy and rainy" The
veteran wiped tear from his weather eye, re-
marked that he was once young himself, and would
do what be could. Around ana within General
Shermans mansion the greatest activity pre-
vailed. The event Of tomorrow will be
doubly significant there, for it IS the Generals
formal farewell to Washington, as well as the
wedding OF his eldest daughter. The splendid
ARRAY OF BRIDAL PRESENTS,
which are grouped by loving hands In the grand
old soldiers study up stairs, receives additions
every few minutes. The glittering and useful or.
ticles are duly tic&eted for inspection and what
may be called the private view is taking place
tonight.
THE VISITORS
were almost exclusively members OF the family
and the groomsmen and bridesmaids who take
papitating interest in the details. Mrs. Sherman,
weared with a long day OF anxious preparation,
was not present, and, OF course the coming bride
was invisible, the honors being done by Miss
Lizzie Sherman with fascinating elegance. The
General himself, happy and smiling, moved among
the visitors with pleasant word Tor all. The
Iowa branch of the Sherman family and the gen.
tie boodeu Ewlngs from Ohio were present In large
numbers. Floral artists and mysterious conlec-
tioners we mt about making their work look beouti-
full Tor the morrow, for all Is then to be fresh,
hdSldup, pLlEuS huu iuVAtiHS.
THE CHURCH OF ST. ALOYsIUS
has been tastefully decorated and tAe meyemen0
OF the bridal party during the marriage ceremony
and the imposing nuptial mass which is to follow,
have all been studied out and arranged. The
rising of the sun and his advance to within one
hour of meridian, are all now needed TO make the
distinguished spectators, family and young
couple happy-the former for an hour the
latter Tor lie. Among the many beautiful gifts Is
one which the young couple prize as highly as all
Others one which. perhaps, the disciples OF Tyn-
dali might not value at ALL but which has least
historic interest for all. 1t is letter from the
President OF the American College at Rome con-
veylng to the bride and groom
THE BLESSING OF HIS HOLINESS THE POPE.
The letter Is as rollOws:-
AMERICAN COLLEGE, ALBANO, Sept. TO- 1874.
DEAR Nj. FIrCH-Thls morning ! had the pleas
ding forwarded, tank by Mrs. Sherman ma and as &C.
conIpanied with her regards Please return her
my fs tnan.s @ns and Say now greatly
e ra,ne4 s'e Dra m one pary tG was
OF writing this one. Deoarred from taking part in
the festivities OF the occasion and not IN condi-
thelcss, to contribute to the happiness
Of 50 auspicious an event and of a
SO sr"y ano and ths IN
you are pleased to attribute to Inc, though quite
unconscious OF 1t, certain agency In bringing 1t
about. For all these sufficiently weighty reasons
] resolved TO anticipate your wedding day by what
am sure VIII be more acceptabie than many q
gft-the blessing OF our Holy Father Pho Mono on
your marriage day.
A short time ago in private audience with the
i Holy Father spoke to hm Of General and and, Miss Miss
him Of the coming marriage OF Mss sherman with
YOURSELF one ol the young officers had presented
TO him some time before, a TACT he. had not for
gotten, and then asked lor the blessing on your
nuptiais. This he neignea very graciousiy to Rive
that you start out III life with the special bene
diction of the Vicar of Christ.
In conclusion, can only add my own best
yonr betrothed, that you may go through this
earthly pilgrimage each helping the other to bear
It's crosses and gam Its rewards both here and
hereafter. when you VIII change the nupuai
crowns for those that fade not. Desiring 10 be
most respectfully remembered to General and
Mrs. Sherman and with very kind regards to Miss
hneai' IN chrisa.' am o'A' " n. MY tcHATAkp "''
Among the invitations which found the receiver
willing, but to whom circumstances forbade an
acceptance was one to the distinguished English
Catholic Lady Herbert. Her note ol regret Is
quite interesting, and SO Is herewith appended.
NOTE FROM LADY HERBERT.
DoRLIN, LocH SHIEL salem, N. B.,
Sept. II, 1874.
MY DEAR Miss SHERMAN-Your most kind invita-
ton to your marriage found me IN this wild aud
beautiful spot IN the Catholic part OF the High
lands ot Scotland. am so sorry that cannot,
thereto re, profit by 1t; put assure you shall
pray very much for you on that day tnat every
blessin and JOY may be yours in future lie.
Pray present my compliments to the General OF
the Army and Mrs. sherman. and thank them Tor
their Kindness IN remembering me. Yours, most
sincerely. N. Il. HERBERT.
hone II you come to England you Will come
and sc me and introduce your husband.
THE DEMAND FOR INVITATIONS.
From present indications the throng at the
church will be immense as well as brilliant.
Twenty-Five hundred Invitations have been
issued for the services at the church, and
they are In sucn high demand tnat many
means, the reverse OF reputable, have been
taken by the INSCRIPTIONS but curious to
obtain possession OF them. Many persons to whom
they have been sent have not received them, while