The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-05-19
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 18th, 1877.


DEAR WHIG:-The weather of the past
week was the most miserable that Wash
ington has been subjected to for years in
this season of the year. May was hitherto
regarded as the month of bright days re-
plete with pleasant sunshine and mellow
nights of perfect peace. The present, so
far-with the exception of yesterday and
to-day,-has been an abominable success
sion of gloomy, rainy days and nights,
cold, haggard and unblessed. Instead of
roses and violets, May brings us colds, ague
and chills. 1t is this style of weather that
promotes suicides and drunkenness.
Perhaps the most unhappy persons in
these days are those-both male and fe-
male-who, with new hat and suit, spread
eth themselves and one of those sudden
showers come up with which We have been
afflicted.
UMBRELLAS
are not always to be depended on in emer-
gencies. l some times think there is
streak of human nature in those articles,
for they often display an amount of pure
cussedness that is only looked for in hui
man being. Any one who has wrestled
with refractory umbrella, the rain pour
out any further words of mine how easy it
is to forget ones early pious training.
wEDLoCK.
The marriage ceremony of Miss Lizzie
Porter, daughter of Admiral Porter, and
Lieutenant Logan, of the navy, took place
at Epiphany Church, in this city, on We'd
nesday evening last The rain ceased long
enough for the sun and stars to look out,
and to give, according to the old supersti-
ton, promise of future happiness to bride
and groom. The church was crowded to
its fullest extent by guests of the wedding.
all of whom were admitted by card. Floral
decorations of the choicest kind profusely
adorned the church. The army and navy
were represented by large number of off
GERS in full uniform. Mrs. Hayes was pres
ent, escorted by General Sherman. Several
foreign ministers and numerous throng
of prominent citizens were present to do
honor to the joyful occasion. Every thing
connected with the affair was of the most
elegant character. The rich toilets of the
ladies', added to the brilliant uniforms Of
the army and navy officers in attendance
made up Il picture Of the rarest beauty.
1t was the most distinguished gathering of
the kind since the marriage of Miss Sher-
man.
THE BRIDE
wole robe of the richest white satin, over
which tulle was looped with garlands of
orange blossoms, a tulle veil enveloped her
handsome figure, and reckless of orange
blossoms and pearl ear-drops completed her
toilet. Thus endeth the single blessedness
of the last of Miss Nellie Grants brides
maids, all having been married since that
noted event.
Baby Sartoris was christened yesterday.
1t is dignifed with the name of Algernon
Edward, Jr. 1t was wee bit of thing,
and it's big eyes stared wonderfully as it
sucked about half an inch of thumb, and
no doubt thought great deal of fuss was
being made over such a small individual as
itself. 1t was ex President Grants grand
son that thought this to himself. The
christening took place at St. Johns Church,
and DR.. Lewis officiated. He was carried
in Baby Sartoris and came out Alger-
non Edward Sartoris Jr., and he looked
happy.
UNCLE FRED.
The old residents of Washington have
been in high state of fermentation over
Fred. Douglass lecture, recently delivered
in Baltimore. Everybody who knew any
thing about Washington in the palmy day S
of Democratic slavery, will easily recognize
the fidelity of same parts of the sketch.
For the past few days the ''boys" here have
been throwing away their canes wearing
their hats on the back of their heads, and
trying to look as honest as possible. Aside
cannot imagine gutter or more unexcita-
BILE spot than Washington is at present
We all go to church. say our prayers and
try to do the best we can to serve our
Maker. Mild lunches and decorous dinner
parties at present mark the flood tide of
DISSIPATION, and if Congress does not come
back in June. we shall fight it out on this
line till next December.
THAT THERMOMETER
to- day received the first intimation of what
it may expect during the coming season.
1t is the first time this year that the shady
side of street has been a luxury.
DECORATION DAY
approaching and Government clerks are to
have holiday. Fishing tackle and lunch
baskets are being overhauled, and abont
80 per cent of patriots. instead of strewing
graves with floral offerings on that day,
will sit leisurely on the banks of the Poto-
mac waiting for bite.
Briefly yours, j. III. L.