New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-02

tho twiIderness.t seventeen, o miles beyondy: the
IS now i known as Athens County. Ohio. Energy
enabled Young Ewing to work his way successfully
fame and honors He was twice elected to the United
states Senate under President Harrison and he held
cabinet Of President Taylor Secretary Of the Inte
teror "a; aepsrtinent which no oreanzed He returned
record unstaned by corruption to resume the practice
OF ms profession and seek tranquility in his domestic
left two daughters Mrs Gen. Sherman, and Mrs. COL
Steele 9 Ohio and four sons Judge r. b. Ewing Gems
their spurs calamity in tho late civil war.
az, lieut. cut william l. sherman graduate OF West Point
and Miss Ellen Ewing were married in Washington May
eoc IN tne house now occupied by Montgomery Blair
PRESIDENT, Gen. Taylor Messrs Clayton, Badger, Rev
erdy johnson, Cay. and Webster of his Cabinet, were
wa. Of Mr. @ s to Ds re-
BRIDE beautiful bouquet accompanied by eloquent
good wishes for the future happiness of herself and the
brave young soldier to whom she had just pighed her
troth. Many OF the Diplomatic Corps were present |;
his wife who the neice Of the Duke OF Wellington.
0i lhe beautiful women who graced tho occasion was
lster The ceremony was celebrated by the Rev. James
RIDER. j. and the Rev. Father Blox, s. j.. according
pair not both members OF that faith.
Cen sherman is descended from one Of the old pioneer
neghbors in tine wilderness; their children aud chill
dIghs children played together went to schooi ana
Sherman. the Hon. Thomas Ewing adopted the youngest
OF his old frend-the present Generaand, by his
at Vest the eay framing Of the young
mans in their Western home taught them the lessons Of
endurance. self-relance, and courage which tended
very materially to their subsequent successes.
Gen and Mrs. sherman have six children1Mlss Marie
Ewing Sherman, the bride OF to-day; Miss Ley Sher-
man, MISS Ellen and Miss Rachael Sherman, Thomas
Ewing sherman. and Willie sherman the latter lao
are Catholics. Inc General although protesting no
creed throws no obstacles IN the way " the iath OF
wife or children. ""' ~ $50
| LITTLE PERSONAL HISTORY.
Miss Sherman whose wedding day 1t Is. Is the Cen
erals eldest daughter Whens she made her debut in the
society OF the capital few years her prepossessng
manners her hosts Of friends and admirers She is
OF medium hight has finely cut features. whose attract
veness frightened by an expression OF amabity and
intelligence Her retiring modesty is conspicuous
few years by Sir Edward Thornton. the British
through SIR Edward. solicited tue pleasure OF opening
the round dances with Miss Sherman. she had the
courage 20 decline the honor accordance with certain
rules she had LAID down for herself on entering society,"
which sac could not be prevailed on to break. IL was
When it was explained to the Prince his asonishment
place respect and Miss Sherman was afterw ard
richly wrought dead gold turquoise the center sur
mounted by diamonds and surOunted by large pc Ar
the reverse side his miniature. An autograph note
begged her acceptance OF this souvenir OF an acqan-
auce which he said would always give him pleasure 10
remember.
Two years ago, while visit to Fort Leavenworth,
then IN command Of near relative. Miss Sherman,
whe out riding one DAY on horseback Was suuueeny
and violently thrown from the saddle. Inc accident
Jared her system degree that made Jour
ney EurOpe necessary sac crossed the ocean with
party Of friends Travelled slowly from famous epa to
another drukng waters and trying the baths, and
finally joined pilgrimage to Lourdes The party
turned their faces hOmeward after than years
absence, Miss ohermans health entirely restored While
waiting London the day OF Departure she met her
destiny person OF LIEUT.. Thomas w Fitch or CON-
mOdore A dens fl igshp. The Lieutenant was gradu'
ate OF the Naval Academey, and native OF Ne" fork
soon after Shermaus to the United states
Lieut. Fitch obtained leave OF absence and presented
himself Washington. The object and success OF hls
visit the ceremonies OF to-day attest.