The New York herald., 1874-05-22

OF the bridal procession crossed into the East Room
moving in military cadence to the measured
strains or delicious music. First came the BRIDE
groom, supported by Lieutenant Colonel Fred
Grant, who dressed In the full uniform OF his
rank in the army. and who walked on the right OF
the bridegroom. Then followed the eight brides
maids-Msses Conklng. Frellnghuysen, Porter
Sherman, Drexel, Dent, Fish ana Barnes, dressed
in white aud moving gracefully forward in
couples PRESIDENT Grant, with the bride ON his
left arm, followed. Then came Mrs. Grant. nanked
by her two younger sons, Jesse and Uiy sses. Fol-
lowing these was small number OF the BRIDES
relatives The bridegroom wore seri-
Gus. determined look, II he were st-ug-
ling to keep the agitation OF the moment
from being mirrored his countenance.
His bearing struck me as that Of a man who was
about performing duty from which he dare not
shrink, and whose lie depended upon the exact
ness with which the duty is discharged. Miss
Nellie entered with upraised head and intent look
The color had faded from her facc, and she be-
trayed no uneasiness, gazing straight before her
with eyes fixed with an intentness that gave
dramatic effect t. her entrde. Her step was firm
and conr '"n' .lu II you could forget her pale
face, -.-r went to coronation with
more queenty an Than Miss Nellie went to meet
her nFidegr6om.. the President wore his usual
stolid expression ana directed his vision to
looked sad. yet there was a lettering smile of Joy
Gus pride beaming from her Hooded eyes. Mr..
Sartors and Fred. Grant stepped upon the plat.
form and stood on the right hand side. The brides
maids halted when about midway between the
door and the platform, the President and the bride
passing between them. When about three PAGES
from the platform Mr.. Sartoris stepped down, and.
advancing, met the BRIDE and led her to the as
signed place, on the left side OF the platform, where
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stepped up and stood beside the bride, the other
attendants forming a semi-crcl, In 'front.' OF the
platform, and Mrs. Grant and her two sons stand.
ing In rear OF these.
THE CEREMONY.
DR.. Tiffany at once advanced, and at nve min
utes past eleven commenced the marriage service
In accordance with the ritual OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Not more than fifteen minutes
were consumed In the service. MI. Sartorls re.
spOnded In clear, firm voice to the questions,
the responses being plainly audible to every one
in the room. In reply to the question: "Wilt thou
have this woman to be thy welded wllean &C., lie
replied, ~ do" using wrong verb. Beyond this
he betrayed no lack or selfpossesson. Miss Grant
responded in low. distinct voice, though uninte-
ligibe to those on the outer edge or the assembly.
ring was used In the ceremony. Mr.. Sartoris
repeating firmly after the clergyman. The
ceremony was performed by Dr.. Tiffany
In feeling and impressive manner, and during
Its performance several Of the young lady friends
OF the bride were moved to tears. The two prin-
cipal actors remained motionless throughout the
ceremony. The President looked steadfastly at
the floor, while Mrs Grant held her two youthful
sons by the hand, and herocallv struggled to sup.
press the mingled feelings Of emotion that natu-
rally agi.ated the maternal breast. Fred. Grant
gazed at the officiating Clergyman Just as you
would expect to see him gaze II engaged In charg-
ing an enemy's battery. Immediately after the
benediction DR.. TIFFANY raised the BRIDES veil and
kissed her. Her father, mother and brothers fol-
lowed in the order mentioned, when the lady
guests pressed forward and presented their greet
ings and the gentlemen their congratulations.
THE CONTRACT
While the congratulations were being bestowed
and received Sir Edward Thornton and Secretary
Fish attached their names to the marriage GER
tincate. which is an artistic piece penmanship,
covering two pages OF parchment-a trlfe larger
than sheet OF legal cap-and covered with red
seals OF various dimensions 1t is as follows:-
THE MARRIAGE cERTrFIcATE.
To the Rev. o. H. 1iFrAxY D. D. District of Columbia
hereby licensed o s9smnss the rte. Of
q
wrsnsha WI S NJ GrsnS washington y; O. United states
% & & m the certify Ss
same.
o sy m aS aVn snd the seal Of sad this
In the name OF the Father and Of the Son and Of the
D Minister the Me;ropo,an
oienizsa the parties siofssaidIsc d
%rsna Grant to the rites the aehoas
e sar d 6ar ora On oas s dy Of
seventy at the Executive Mansion in me District
HaaiIros FISH,
ED THORNTON
CLRRx's OFFICE, SUPREME CouRr OF THE,
l. r. j. MEIes Clerk of the Supreme Court OF the Dis
ss GSqmn sy s srs hn roy
the originals OF record in said Office.
Nay Tue sea- iso oSHs tEsa.y
q D. <. cAnrrER, Chei Justice Of the Supreme Court
% es S &c Ssr Il an @ e
M ns my hand snS s1anFix n ~ gss
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UNITED STATES OF AxnRicA,t
A. - DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
certify that u. X Cartier, whose is subscribed
m o. the same c soe wns " tSe r. ss @
pfems Court q tne % District q ConmDia duly comms
Stale United states have unto subscribed my
name ana caused the seal Of the department. state
Done the city y assningSn this
hAMLToN FISH.
certify the foregoing signature of Hon. Hamilton FISH
Secretary OF State of the unei states be true and
genuine. ED. THORNTON.
Ii. 4. NJ. Envoy Extraordinary. Minister Plenpoten.
uary.
lseall
This elaborate document was rendered neces.
sary by the English Jaw OF primogcnlture in cases
where or the parties is foreign 1t will be de.
posted with the records OF the court OF the parish
In which Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris Will reside.
THE SCENE.
During the ceremony Senator Morton occupied
a chair close TO and on the right OF the platform
Senator Conkling stood grandy looking on from
the centre OF the room, perhaps wondering il ne is
to have the privilege Of giving away his daughter
in the Executive Mansion. Cameron, mounted on
the base Of one Of the columns In the rear gazed
smilingy and contcntedly on the scene. Logan
was on the extreme right and rear with his
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