New-York tribune., 1878-06-11
ANGLO-AMERICAN TOPICS.
THE MATTETNI-GRAUAM WFODING.

| LONDON VISIT AGAlN
| lFRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRrBUNE.l
! LONDON, May 30.-Married this morning by
special license of the Archbishop of Canterbury at
10 O'clock, in St. Georges Church, Hanover-square,
| London, by the Rev. A. +. Russell. Mr. j. e. Mat
tein of Florence, to Mrs. Josephine Augusta Gra-
ham, daughter of the late Thomas Garner, of New
| York. l don't copy tho announcement ont Of
London paper for it will not appear till tomorrow.
! Mine is the testimony of eye witness, and can
not but say word on the marriage of
lady so we'll known in New-lOrk; known
also in London, in Paris, and in Flor
ence. While Mrs. Graham occupied the Paazzo
| Orsini, in Florence, house in Europe opened
Its doors readily and more Hospitality TO Ameri
cans who chanced to find themselves in that lovely
! city none was better known in Florence itself;
the centre of more delightful society. Mrs.
| Graham has more recently moved to a new palace
built by her in the Via Manzoni, where her country
men and cOuutrywomen have found not less grace
tul and cordial welcome, and where the best people
of the Tuscan capital may be met weekly on Thurs
! days. To all of these Mr. Matteni has long been
known. might call him Count Matteini, were IL
not that he prefers to put aside the title which he
has right to bear, and would as well as any
body if he chose.
The ceremony OF this morning was rs quiet rs pos
sible, IN dc.cTeuce TO the wish of both bride
and bridegroom. Nobody was asked except the
Ambassadors of Italy and Of the United States.
Count Menabrea came and Mr. Welsh came; albeit
the hour was early for whom social duties keep
awake TIL the morning OF every evening. The
Italian soldier and diplomatst sat in the front pew
10 the right Of the man aisle. As the bridepas
him on her way TO the altar the representa-
tive of nation of gallant cavaliers rise to graeher
and heard him whispor-I hope ! not too indis-
Greet in repeating it" TouIOnrs In plus bclle.' Mr.
Welsh who sat on the left also; quick to see
that Philadelphia must not yield IN truthful cour-
tosy to any Italian living; and there was rs much
respectful admiration in his manner and salutation
as III the couTty phrase OF the polished nobloman
in whom the best traditions OF the best-bred nation
in Europe survive Miss Welsh was with her
father; two inswomcn of Mrs Graham sat near
and one other American lady, who might have
shared with the bride the pretty compliments of the
Italian Envoy. At that hour the church. often
throngod with fashion, and with people who find
pleasure in looking on at fashionable weddings
was almost empty. The duh lhht of q London
morning only half disclosed its heavy galleries and
columns. The bride came In travelling gown and
bonnet She was 10 leave an hour later by ral for
War9ckshire, TO spend IN some of the most perfect
scenery OF England and amid some of its most pre-
cious historical memories, the first fortnight OF her
new marriage. The ceremony was what all such
ceremonies in the Church of England are the words
of the service, sngularly beautiful and impressive
half lost and dmmed IN the routine repetition OF
them by a clergyman 10 whom they have become
too familiar. but who omits no point Of dccorum.
nor any prescribed formality. The Scripture read
ing, the prayers. the pIgiting Of the troth. the
giving away OF the bride the bible-lessons to the
newly married on their new duties the benedic-
/ tion-all are over in quarter Of an hour.
lt takes as long as that TO complete
the signing Of registry and certificate
in the vestry. Count Menabrca signs first; then
Mr. Welsh; both with hearty congratulations 10
the bride and her husband. Before II o'clock the
Last farewels arc said, and Ar. aud Mrs. Mattcini
have whirled b1ck to Claridge's, and by noon are
on their way 70 the smart town which the American
tourist has long since made his headquarters from
which 20 visit stratford, and Warwick Castle and
Keniiworth. They sail June ] / in the Adratc, Of
the White Star Line, for NewYork; meaning TO re-
turn 10 Florence some two months hence.
In Mr Hughcss Salisbury speech there is sirik-
ing passage about cooperation, showing go once thc
principle Of the system and thc good seuse Of Oh" Of
lts leading advocates. The question came mp with
reference TO the letter. Of which have spoken be-
fore. written to Mr. Hughes by the secretary of the
Provincial Anti Cooperative Society threatening to
prevent his election for Salisbury, or wherever be
might stand. Mr. Hughes, as guessed, read the
letter in public meeting which greeted II with
laughter Then Mr.. Hughes went on 20 BAY
that he understood cooperative association
EXISTED in Salisbury "a thing true probably
of DO other city or town of equal size IN The king
dom. Asking why he found that the trade Of Sal
i.buiy WAS conducted by the tradtsmen themselves
on true cooperative principles; for ready money,
small profits and honest goods, free from adultcra-
tion. That being so. SAID Mr.. Hughes, they had no
need Of cooperative society. and they could not do
better than stick to their present system. One OF
the leading menin the town, Ar Fawcett confirmed
this and added that the trade of Salisbury was IN
all respects in a most lourshing condition. 50 II
does not look as if Air. Bradley would take much by
lis letter He did not put in appearance at the
meeting. Mr. Hughes was received with enthusi-
asm. lie spoke for an hour with a clear good sense
and frankness which earned him the respect and
goodwill of the people 20 whom he presented him
self and he was unanimously adopted as a Liberal
candidate To a question whether he was in favor of
opening museums and galleries on Sunday-a deli
cafe subject in cathedral and clerical tOwn-hc re-
plied frankly YES: an answer which means a good
deal coming from 80 staunch a churchman as Mr..
Hughes himself is Altogether hear that his pros
poets are exceedingly good. If the election were to
be held at once there could be scarcely doubt Of
his return.
NJ Gambetta's promised visit to London is again
postponed. 1t was put off last year because the
crisis Of the 10th May kept every French leader at
home TO watch over the impcrilled safety of his
country, and to protect the Republic against the
plots of a1istocrat and priest Ii is put of this year
with less apparent reason, but IN obedience, no
doubt, to that sense Of public duty in which NJ.
Gambetta IS inferior TO 10 statesman of his time
Sir Charles Dixie, whose guest NJ. Gambetta was 10
have been has received letter which understand
to contain an announcement Of his final decision
fhaf he cannnt lenYe Pnrla this Summer; or not