The daily gazette., 1875-05-17
Correspondence of the Pittsburg Commercial.

assortment or furniture and articles O
yertu. Such sales are frequent II
Washington, and are the natural sc
quels to the transitory condition which
enter into the lives of the majority O
its residents. For few years, or fre
quently for but few brief months
some office-holder, anxious to initiate
some one above him, or some upstart
individual possessed of sudden means
VIII rise into notoriety on account O.
| the show of their establishments, anG
will win the applause of the rabble fol-
the promiscuousness Of their entertain
ments. The disappearance of such OBJ
lects of prominence elicits no thoughts
for this sort cf fmushroomgrowth thrive.
in the Washington social atmosphere.
But connected with the particular case
referred to there is sad story.
All the parties were prominent, and
could trace their parentage back gen.
Grafton or two without coming in con
tact with one of the Darwinian progen.
itors of the human family. About six
years ago Maryland sent Senator
here-a man of quiet demeanor, and
one who IN his own State was foremost
In family connections and affluence.
He brought with him to the nations
capital, amongst others of his family
q beautiful daughter. At the same
time there figured in Washington So
ciety ayoung man of fine presence, of
cultivated manners, every manly ac-
complishment and inherited opulcnce.
he was one of family conspicuous in
Washington politics. His father was
the contemporary aud friend of the
great spirits who figured in the GOV
ernment more than quarter of a cen.
tury ago, and the magniflcence of his
entertainments still forms the most
attractive and romantic page in the
history of society at the capital. The
father died, and about four years ago
the son became enamored of the daugh-
ter OF the Maryland Senator. The ac-
quaintance soon ripened into affection.
Every sentiment of devotion and duty
was awakened in the bosom of this
chivalric youth. The richest products
of art in costly jewels were bestowed
upon the object OF his hearts desire.
Such fever heat of love soon ripencd
into union.
The nuptials were to be celebrated
at the family mansion of the betrothed
on the beautiful shores of the Chesa-
pcakc. The day arrived. In front of
the capital lay a steamer, profusely
decorated with the flags of all natious.
A band OF music sat upon the deck dis. |
coursing sweet strains. At an carly
hour the groom, attended by large
retinue OF friends, young bloods of the |
city, embarked upon the steamer and |
was soon pressing down the broad wa.
ters of the Potomac. Upon approach
ing the home of the betrothed; which
looked out upon the placid waters of |
the bay, salutes were fired, flags waved
and swelling sounds of music carried
upon the gentle air announced the
coming of the groom. The inhabitants
Of the surrounding country had gath
cred on the shore. The groom with
his princely retinue, music and flying
colors marched to the mansion, follow.
ed by hundreds of the inhabitants. A
southern welcome greeted all. After
The necessary offices of respect and
had passed, preparations
we're made for the nuptial ceremony.
The relatives and friends from far and
lear, clergymen, beautiful women with
'ich toilettes, and courtly gentlemen,
assembled in the main hall Of the man.
zion. The formula of religion and
good morals was consummated, and
wo loving hearts were made one. The
event of the occasion was
by music and dancing, salutes
md fireworks, and general revelry.
The scene at this time is represented
~ an eye witness to have been sugges-
i've of the court of an Oriental pOten-
ate. The bride and groom now left
hese scenes of mirth to enjoy fruits of !
owe and protracted honeymoon amid
he new and classic surrounding of the
Id world. Therethey travelled in state.
hey were surrounded by courtiers,
nd one hundred servants and lackeys
id their bidding. Frequently the
room and his attendants were mistak-
n for q royal party and were rendered
nusual honors. The appetite of love,
happened by such an air of romance,
rempted by corresponding liberality,
here was no wish which the groom
'as not ready to obey. Eighteen hun
red dollar music boxes, four hundred
ollar clocks, elegant carriages, blood
d horses and liveried attendants. silks
nd velvets from the looms of France,
ems of art from Italy, and the special.
les OF every principality and power of
EUROPE were thrown at the feet of the ,
laryland bride. The attractions of {
he capitals of the old world exhausted
ack to the capital of their own land
ped the young people. Here they con-
nued this same sumptuous style of
wing. Their residence was one of the
nest in the city, and the entertain :
tents given there were unrivaled.
But three years had elapsed since J
he nuptial festivities on the shores Of '
1e Chesapeake. The wealth of Egypt's 9
-hedive would hardly have perpetual
ID such round of extravaganza. The
ry of the creditor was soon heard at i.
ie door. The young groom was now =
rought TO realizing sense of his folly.
[e accused his bride of various excess /
} aud indiscretions. The green-eyed
lonster, jealousy, added his scorpion
ing to the young mans anguish. The
III n q x.o nd 81 ~, =, n. |