The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-10-29
THE sARTORIs SCANDAL.
ReMinescenees OF q Brilliant Wedding
That Has Had Phthetical Sequel.

"reminiscences OF q Brilliant Wedding
That Has Had . Pathetical Sequel.
Washington Cor. OF the Philadelphia Times.
In connection with what was pub
lished last Sunday in the Times, con-
corning the troubles Of Mrs. Nellie
Gfant-Sartoris, and the rumors that
she will probably sue for divorce,
many have recalled In conversation
how dissipated Mr.. Sartoris was dur
ing the week he spent here immedi-
ately before the marriage, and how
she afternoon previous, he passed at
sofAe races outside the city with gay
party returning after dark and how he
and some hoisteFous companions were
up nearly an eight AID had a supper
aod wine at MS hotel that pight, and
1t was even ooubted If he 68Silld be
heard Tat at the time. ana also have
heard 1t repeated this week by those
who had the best sources Of informa-
tion when these things occurred. 1t is
said, too, by these same persons, who
hhave good memories, that he was not
seen at the white house on the wed-
ding day until shortly before the hour
for the ceremony. And this was the
man whose wedding in the white
house surpassed any that has ever oc-
Cured In Washington In the magni1-
cence of all its details, and has rarely
been equaled by any similar event in
the homes of the Wealthiest men In
the natioL. So little did he appreci-
ate the honor conferred upon him In
being permitted to wed the presi-
dents daughter, that he did not even
send her a present, except flowers, on
the occasion, nor was any shown
from any member of his family. The
presents she received, however, from
her own fathers friends, were valued
at upwards of 100000. President
Grants own gift was $4,000 in
money, beside the costly point white
lace that trimmed the wedding
dress, and the black lace that
garnished another Of the gowns
Of her elaborate trousseau.
Both the white and black lace were
made to order in Brussels, instruc-
tions being given in advance that
they should suepass any previously
made at the establishment where
they were ordered. No stipulation as
| to price was made. And the last
| thing that General Grant did before
his daughter drove away In
the coach and four which took heI
and her husband to the railroad sta
ton after the wedding, was to slip in.
to her hand more money, saying she
might need it for little things. After
all the guests had gone, he went into
the east room, and stood gazing al
the place where the bridal couple ha6
been during the ceremony, then walk
ed sadly around the room and went
Il up stairs and secluded himself for th'
rest of the day and night, SO depress
ed was he by the loss Of his onl!
daughter. He seemed to realize mort
than her mother did, what it mean
to give her to a foreigner and com
parative stranger. His wife ant
daughter apparently obtained his con
sent to the match, against his bette
; Judgment.
She had trousseau fit for an EN-
peror's daughter. There were scarce
ly less than one hundred dresses
There were three blue silks, nf differ
, emit shades, for evening wear. On
was trimmed with rows of wide Val
enciennes lace, headed by bands o
gold-colored embroidery. There wer
three yellow silks, one garaished witt
fine blonde lace; four rose-colore
silks, of different shades, very elabo
| rately made and trimmed, and laver
der silk, with much fin
. ! white lace on 1t. Th
, black Brussels lace abov
: described as made to order was place
: over a white silk. There was an
| other white silk, exquisitely brocade
with bouquets in colors; blac
tull6 dress and a white tulle, each en-
broidered In colors. All the sill
dresses named and the white satl
wedding dress had each two waist
!, one high, one decollette; that in whic
!: she was married had high one, CT
V-shape In front, which she wore thf
day, and also low-neck waist. Thel
were seven black silks, some trimme
with lace, some embroidered, an
others mixed with colors.
|. In addition there were street sui
of neutral tints and cloth color
There were dozens of dainty whi
kFrench muslin dresses for mornin
wear, with numbeFless ruff1es al
puffs, and exquisite lace to be wol
n over colored silks.
= All the silks for house wear hi
,e boots to match. ALI those for use o
\ of doors had hats en- suite. a whi
s silk parasol covered with white q
and one covered with black lace, h
n. handles of iFory exquisitely carved
- India. There were three India shaw
8 GAAadeena sacqus ct black BGuss'