The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-03
Intense Agitation Among the GoSSips
Of the Queen City.
MRS. GRUNDY DISSATISFIED.
The Circumstance and the Lady
that Combined to Do It.
The Invitations, the rousseau, the Gifts
and the Wedding

multitude OF bearings as is usually the case on
such occasions, Is the nuptas OF Lieutenant Gen.
eral 7. II. Sheridan, which occur Thursday even
Ing IN this city. IL Is something that has loosened
the tongues or all the gossips and given rise to an
endless number or surmises speculations and
prophecies. When a man and q war-calloused
and time-hardened veteran like Phil Sheridan,
suddenly and without warning, gives notice that
he has determined to reform, TO mend his ways,
TO take unto himself wife, 1t is not to be won
dered at that all the old grannies in the country
are set going with wonderment as to what
made him DO so, and how she-tne better half OF
the alliance-could possibly marry him. Their
most serious Indictment is that he is so old, and
she SO young, TOO. HE might be her father"
said one. But It matters little. this point OF
age, for love is not bounded by years nor matri-
mony by the half-century mark. This is the view
the General evidently takes OF the case, for now,
when he is crowding closely upon the halfway
house, he has determin ed TO pause for moment,
take on a 1--we passenger and then resume hts
journey.
General Sheridan has withstood the wiles OF
women and the arts OF coguettes much longer than
would naturally be expected OF man in his ex-
Allied Official position. His has Deen a life OF gay
bachelorhaod, surrounded only by such enjoy
ments as were TO be found in camp, garrison and
tanned pretty nearly the summit of military great
ness, he has discovered IL will be better to
associate with him a partner to tighten his
burdens and strew the downward path TO the
great goal with sweet MOWERS or affection.
THE LADY
upon whom his choice has fallen IS Miss Irene
Rucker. second daughter CT General D. Ii. Rucker.
Assistant Quartermaster General, United States
Army, Chief Quartermaster OF the Military Diyi-
sion OF Missouri She Is q lady OF many accom-
plshments and decided personal attractions,
though not what would be termed handsome. In
manner, character and accomplishments she
must be superior to the majority OF her sex else
the dashing Phil would not have surrendered his
liberty and laid his sword al her ieet she was
educated in Catholic convent at Philadelphia.
Her first appearance OF note in Chicago society
was as bridesmaid ct the marriage
OF Fred Grant last lal. Miss Fucker has long been
friend OF the Sheridan family, being on intimate
terms with the Generals slster-in-law. Although
the two had often met 1t was not suspected by
their friends that there was any probability OF
the young lady kindling
THE IMMORTAL FLAME
In the breast OF the hero. When the Louisiana
troubles broke out and Sheridan was ordered TO
take his departure from Chicago Tor the scene OF
anticipated outbreak, the President intmated TO
him that 1t would be the best plan to make the
journey ostenslbly or pleasure or at least, 10
give II such an appearance. Then should any
thing happen IN Louisiana TO demand armed
Intervention. he would be at the scene to assume
direction OF everything. In going South General
Sheridan, in addition to the of1cers whom 1t was
necessary to take with him, invited General
Rucker (who got leave for that purpose), MS
sister-in-law and enc or two Others. Miss Irena
pnn ola fpwf for he of
ing Mrs. Sheridan company. II Is sale to assert
that it was most
EAiISENTLY SATISFACTORY TO PHIL
TneY went South, am were absent several
weeks. While they we're In New Orleans and,
while Phil was getting up oaneitti dispatches
and performing the other particular duties which
devolved upon him, he found an opportu-
niy to vary what might otherwise have
proven a somewhat monotonous existence By
passing q good deal OF hts time with Miss Rucker.
Phil soon found the acquaintance rirening into
genuine affection. ana, what was more, t was
cordially reclprocated, and so when Sheridan LETT
New Orleans It was as a oetrotned man.
THE WEDDING
will be very quiet. There Is 10 be ostenta tious
display, no decorations the house. no snobbery.
nothing at al In common with the usual
ron OF snch evenFs. IN the nrss place,
the InVlNAllouS W tue WeIC SiullV VIII
ten with a pen by some member Of the Rucker
family. Their distribution was circumscribed. ex-
tending only u tae leading military officers and
their families, the President and heads OF depart
ments ana to but few people IN civil life. In chi
cago only the select lew have been invited. EN-
hracing the oficeIs OF the Generals stan and sew
eral or the leading and influential citizens. Quite
elated are those VINO have been included within
the circle OF Sheridan's intimate friends. The
emory Will take place at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents No. 5o4 Michigan avenue, at half
past eight O'Clock in the evening.
IL was intimated wren the engagement was
nrst announced that Cardinal McCoskey should be
called upon to tie the nuptal knot, but .ne General
and MS danc6e have come to the sensible conclu-
sion That PLAIN Bishop VIII b. good enough for
them. They have, therefore, secured the SER
vices OF
RIGHT REv. rnoxAs FOLEY,
Bishop OF the diocese or chicago, and this saee-
herd OF the Roman faith IN tnis CITY vii nave the
honor OF pronouncing the words which Will make
the twain one nesn.
Another departure from the customary routine
OF modern society weddings will be the non-
employment OF groomsmen and bridesmaids. 10
Is reported that the reason OF this is that there IS
no unmarried person OF equal rank with the
bridegroom in the service and that be would not
have any one below ms grade. The oaiy CORE
spending rank is that or vice Admiral. THIS has
deprived some ambitious girl, who was yearning
10 stand up with her dear friend, the opportunity
or doing so. Although
THE 1R0UssEAU
provided for Mrs. General sheridan Is not extern
sive and does not approach IN magnincepce OF de-
iau those wnlcn other noted brides have displayed
WITHIN the past year; SIN IL viii 10 nomanner dts
grace the position la honor or which IL. has been
Whatever 1t may lack IN quantity
Is made IN in quality. The material out OF which
each garment Is constructed Is rich ana OF the
finest texture. Great taste and forethougnt have
been displayed in the selection OF the newest,
freshest and most appropriate tlnts.
THE RECEPTION DRESS
il q soft silk III concn snel PINK. Another elegant
toilet Is in TWO shades OF brown SILK; an evening
dress is IN pale crab six: asummer silk is In steel
ana white There are also several black silks OF
elegant design FOR home and the street Aside
nom tle foregoing the bride has been supplied