New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-04
GEN. SHERIDAN'S WEDDING.
A BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT IN CHICAGO.

lfRox SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
CHICAGO, H.. June 3.-Lieut Gen. Philip
Henry Sheridan. United States Army. was mar
ried this evening to Miss Irene Rucker, daughter
OF Gen. ID. II. Rucker, Of Chicago. Misc Rueker
has youth beauty, education, intellect, and social
position. She has passed abroad
With all the fervor Of the Roman Catholic
hgiOn, in which she has been educated. the
Young bride gives her heart wen her hand TO her
husband. and despite the disparity In years there
many worldlywise people who believe they perfectly
mated.
Cen sheridans early acquaintance with his bride was
not attended by unusual romantic circumstances
II was not love at first sight" Cen Sheridan had been
for years in the habit Of meeting the family Of hs staff
officer. both under their hospitable roof and in
various homes where they were both welcome. He
first saw Miss Rucker when she schoolgirl pretty,
pquant and not in any way inclined to hero worship
When she was graduated from school he her hand
Miss irene Rucker, the bride. beautiful brunette,
rather tall quite slender and OF that shapey issome
form often described wilOwy Tho habit which all
converts give their pupils of bowling from the waist, in
stead OF from the head has confirmed this natural grace
and given Miss Rucker the of posture which makes
the French and spanish ladies much admired. Her
preston ia vivaciOus her eyes brown, soft, and
gazeelike Her hair IL lighter than is usually in
brunettcs but 1t is very harmonious shade OF brown
Her hand is small. and her shapey and graceful.
She speaks French. German and Italian 1uontly, is
doubtless make a brilliant leader in society.
The family consists Of father mother three daughters
and two Gen. Rucker has been twice married his
present wife daughter Of Capt. Curtis of Michigan.
Miss Irene is the eldest daughter by the present mar
riage The eldest is lieutenant in the United states
Army The family has leading social position but is
not wealthy. There has long existed remarkable afeo
ton between the and his STAFF oceTs
and Gen Sherdans mpetuous nature has found rest and
comfort in Gen Fuckers eam gentle character and his
COOL rational advice has aways been appreciated if not
always acted upon. Gen. Rucker is about 20 years
the senior OF his sOn-in-law; his tastes are quiet
and he hates show pageantry Of any Kind
smokes crazy looking old pipe and shuts his eyes and
ears 10 The vanItes OF tho world, albeit he is not
Catholic, ~ all other members OF his family Mira
Fucker plain mOherly lady devoted TO her husband
and children She goes society with her daughter
and IL highly esteemed for her good and gentle
adyke manner. She IS very devou and, like her hrs
band. values quiet life far beyond fashionable gayoty
The home Of the family Is at No 504 Michiganave,
one of block marble front houses with steps
and green hand railing II il threestOry house Of the
modern STYLE without any grounds or garden Gen.
Rucker maintansa very plain inexpensive establishment
The residence OF Gen. Sheridan il square brick house
with fat roof 1t is painted dun color, and - devoid
of OrnamentatiOn. The house has two stories and
basement and stands in the center of the lot, with
stables in the II is the corner OF Twentieths
and chigan-ave The neghbOrhOod is OF the finest
unpretcntious the interior rich and elegant The front
door opens into meduIn-si1ed hail. III which are hung
pictures and various accOuterments belonging 10 the
Generals military life i pen-lndnk sketch Of sher
dams Ride" graces the end OF the hall The pariors
elegantly furnished; tho carpets are Of the choicest
Brussels in Persian designs. red black and yellow
the table-cOvers match the carpets portraits Of
famous generals battle pieces and historical paintings
hang the walls Large, handsome mirrors ornament
the mantels There is crayOn head Of Cen sheridan by
a Chicago artist. Flags with silken stripes are in the
corners. All about the ara curious speci
~ nature or ar-gold from me Black
Hills. shells, antique relics, Indian curiosities
engayings. and brio h-hrao. In the library are
various autograph letters bestowing upon him
his commissions: conspicuous among them IL the com
pmentary letter OF President Lincoln written after
his exploit in the Shenandoah Valley, ard That OF
the Secretary of War, Edwin II. Stanton informing
him Of his appointment ~ orGeneral
The brides il the blue " the house, very
pretty chamber looking out the Avenue and furnished
in charming combination of blue and gold. The carpet
one those neutral gray tapestries with blue vine run
it, and adecp blue and drab border The superb
lacedraped bed, with It's blue silk hangings s In an
alcove the foot ia draped with the American flag In
richest silk Upon the ace-ruted pillows is richly EN-
brodered sachet OF rosecolored silk with large initial
90" in white and gold. The elegant tOietcases are Of
rosecolored satin and gold. Dainty pictures In delicate
enamel frames line the walls. The house is under the
care OF a trusty hOusekeeper, once slave, VINO has
been for ten years in the service OF the General Her
husband ia his valet and her have positions Of trust
about him.
There was neither bridesmaid grOomsman, and
there will be no wedding journey. The wedding Itself
was originally intended 10 I've very quiet and has been
conducted with an Of all parade. on account OF
the recent death Of the Generals father
The invitations to Gen. sheridan's wedding we're the
simplest things Imaginable. sheet of note paper
MAINLY written by different members of the brides fam
iy and by her own hand;
Gen and Mrs RuckeT invite you TO be present al the
marriage ceremony Of their daughter Irene ana Lent
Gen sheridan, which viii take pace June II clocA
in the evening
No. 5O4 Hich,Gdi-dre
Very plain wedding cards are 70 be sent 10 personal
friends Only ninety Invitations given and they
were sent to personal friends The following were IN
vcd and were present with the exception OF President
Grand and Mrs Grant the President having reluctantly
o. ked 10 be excused account Of pressure OF puDhc
business:
Gen. sherman General OF the Army, and Mrs
sherman and Cen sherma W., s' yct oi cbef
on 1T Of inc Department the Missouri and
Mrs. Van yst Cen f%ps OF e9 Of o. the e
Department OF the Guf; GEN Terry o. the
Departmept Of Texas cen Crooke Of ne Department Of
the Platte and Mrs Crooke, Cen r Mtfeeiy C9m am,
saTv General Of Subsistence. Washington; and Cen
Perry Chief Quartermaster OF the Platte
There were 10 bridesmaids. Gen. sheridan and all The
army officers appeared in full uniform
The ceremony was performed 10y the Right Rev Bishop
Foley assisted by the Rev. p. Riordan, according
to the forms Of the Catholic Church, OF which
both parties arc members. After partaiing
OF collation. Che bridal pair, accompanied ny Col aud
MRS NJ sheridan and Col. and Mrs. NJ {. feoly. were
driven in their carriage TO their residence No. 7Os
.Iicgai-aVe which handsomely decorated ana IT 2
pa~ed for the reception Of the newly married pa.
The BRIDES wARDPOBE
The wedding dress Of Miss Ruckor was maze ny
Madame StoughtOn. II Of the traditional white but