National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-10
MISS PORTER'S MARRIAGE.
INITIALS or dDHIRIL PORTER's
DIrGYTER LAST EIENfNG,


deha Cresas" a waaAisgssns Upper Ten
A Brilliant Scene WILDLY Described.
The marriage OF the eldest daughter OF
| Admiral Porter to Lieut.. l.. q. Logan was sol.
| emnizcd last evening at tho Church OF the
| Epiphany, the rector of the church, Rev. DR..
Parct, officiating. Tho ceremonies were witnessed
by brilliant throng, oil tho officers Of the army
and navy, together with Senators and foreign
ministers In the city, and all the beauty and fas
Ion OF Washington. Upon entering the church
| oyery eye was turned toward the chanoel, which
was transformed into n floral bower. At thc
chaneel rail, Immediately in front of the altar.
covering the opening OF tho gates, was an arch
composed Of st. Joseph lIlies mingled with cnllas
and pure white lllacs. From tho centre OF the
arch depended II marriage bell OF lille, Of the
valley, with n tongue OF delicate scarlet VERDE.
mas. Midway OF the space between the arch and
tho wall within the chancel rail- on either side,
were two pyramids OF lilies and white lacs; also,
tho chancel rail was wound with wreaths ofthese
flowers. Tho light in the body OF the church was
dim, and the effect OF the brilliantly lighted
chancel vista was one of une1ualed beauty.
While the company lmpatieutly waited for
TnE ENTRANCE oP THE BRIDAL PARTY,
the organ played selections from tho operas in
soft tones, when, suddenly, there was hush,
and the priest entered the chancel dressed in his
robe OF Office, while tho choir bogap In lubianto
tones to sing the chorus from the marriage Of
Robekah," a sacred idyl, set to music by Barnby
II seemed happy departure from the ordinary
custom Of having only organ music, because to
the beauty Of the music was added the sentiment
of the words Of the chorus. with the first notes
OF the singing the groom entered the chancel
from tho ycstry.room door, and with his best
man, Lieutenant Colby, awaited tho coming Of
the bride.
Tho first two ushcrs, Mcssrs. Essex Porter and
Fred May, were In citizens dress; after whom
came Leuts. Logan and Aullck Palmer, LIeuts
zsilin and b. Buckingham, Lleuts Brown and
Lyon and Engineer Ray in full uniform. Imme-
diately after came the
TEN BRIDESMAIDS
In the following order: Misses Stewart and Du.
lin, Misses Mitchell and Louise Meigs, Misses
Stout and Wallach and Misses Elena Porter and
nogue. The bridesmaids wore sprays Of white
flowers in their hair, which was worn in curls or
pulls, and their dresses were all precisely alike
They were Of white tulle and garnlshed with
blonde lace and white lilacs. Tho back brcadths
forming the train were OF the finest white striped
Chamberg gauzc. The waists, cut low and square
back and front, were Brussels net over white silk,
with berthas of white satin. The sleeves were
formed OF bands of satin ribbon tied In bows upon
the shoulders. The bridesmaids wore necklaces
of single strand Of pearls, and carried bouquets
OF Boston buds of pink, cardinal and scarlet.
Tho bride came In leaning upon the arm Of her
father Admiral Porter, who wore his full uni
form, which furnished glitterlng contrast to the
lustrous satin OF the brides dress, the skirt Of
which was cut In a long graceful train, over the
front of which white tullc was draped in scarf
fashion, headed by n long garland OF waxen
orange blossoms, arranged diagonnlly; she'll
work Of satin bOrdered tho train. The waist was
cut low, square back and front, with bands Of
satin for sleeves. The garnlture OF the waist
was also orange blossoms, a necklace of which
oncirced the brides neck and long, full tul 10
veil was fastened to her head by n wreath Of the
same flowers. She wore no jewels except soil.
taIre pearl car.drops She carried an exquisite
fan OF point d'Alencon, with pearl sticks, also a
| bouquet Of lilies OF tho valley.
Tho groom met the bride at the altar, where
they both knolt for silent prayer after which the
priest began
THE CEREMONY
In low and rcyorcnt tones, which, however, were
| distinctly audible throughout the vast assembly
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony the bride 10 II
the church on the arm of her husband, follow cd
by tho bridesmaids, ushers and the bridal party
Tho bride and groom are, In appearance, strik.
ingly In contrast, she having blonde hair and u
| brilliant complexion, while Lieut.. Logan has
dark hair and eyes, with heavy black mustachc
AS they went slowly down tho aisle tho organ
rang out again in tho wellknOwn strains OF the
wedding march.
Mrs Porter, tho brides mother, came to the
| wedding with her brother, Mr.. Carlisle Pattcr.
son, and occupied the front pew upon the rig hit.
| hand side. On tho opposite side was an aunt and
| cousin Of the bride, Mrs. Gen. Bates and son
while directly behind them was Mrs. Hayes, &C.
| eompancd by Gen. Sherman. Mrs. Hayes wore
dark silk, with white shawl and hat and was
radiant among the jeweled beauties around her
THE CROWD
within and Wlthout ri II w Z dams IA
were lost sight Of and the crush OF silken trains
| was fearful. The street near Admiral Porter;
| house was packed with carriages, and tho house
was thronged ~ Its utmost capacity. The bride
| received her friends in the drawing room, which
is furnished in palo blue. satin, with Windows
draped with exquisite lace curtains.
Tho rooms were filled with flowers, and tho re
ireshment room displayed supper Of unusua
magnlhcence. Yet owing to tho number wit
rushed to view the tables, few II any had a sight
OF anything except flowers, fruits Ices and tempt
ing viands in graceful confusion.
Among the prominent guests at tho house was
| Mrs. GordOn.CummIns, the bride, who wore
pale lavender silk, AMI looked exceedingly
lovely; General aud Mrs. Emory and Mrs. Z
and Lieutenant Emory and handsome bride; Ad
| mirals Almy, Poor, Scott, Ammen, Patterson
Rogers and Lord; Commodore Beaumont, nnt
Secretary and Mrs. Evarts. Mrs. Carllssn Pat
| terson was very elegantly attired In gold ant
| black silk; Mrs. Gore Jones In white silk. Mrs
General Ricketts, wore lavender silk, embroide rol
with green leaves, AMI Mrs Davenport also
lavender silk, with an exquisite lace shawl, wor
In Spanish ashton over her head, in whic
| sparklcd profusion OF diamonds. MIR,
| General Ramsey and two daughters
Commodore Phelps, wlfo and daughter, MIR, and
Mrs. Loughton, Mrs. Manning, Mrs. General
| Humphreys and daughter. Miss IL. wore blue
silk, and Miss Susie Lao looked very bewItchi n,
in pure white, her cousin, Mrs. Mann, also 4
| white; Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Campbell, Mont
gomery Blair and daughter,w who wore whitc sill
General Barney AMI wife, General Parke, 90
| onel and Mrs. AudenrIed. Tho latter in black
and white silk was picture ola Spanish beauty.
Major Slack, wife and daughter and son. Mrs
Ross Ray, Mrs. Albert Ray and daughter and
| Mrs. Howe, Senator Edmunds and daughter,
Professor and the Misses Henry, besides all the
| society people Of the city. Seldom IL ever has
| there been such u display of uniforms at any
wedding In Washington, and the glitter OF tinsel
and gold lace was even more conspicuous than
the diamonds and delleatol tinted silks worn by
tho ladies. Music and dancing finished tn
| evening.
CHARLES HOGUE'S MURDERERS.