The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-10
THE NATIONAL WEDDING.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND AND MISS
FOLSOM MADE ONE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Leave Immedi-
ately on Wedding Tour.
WASHINGTON. June 2.-Prcsldcnt
Cleveland was married to Miss Folsom
at 7.25 this evening. About half:past
6 O'Clock the wedding guests began to
arrive, their carriages rolling up to the
main door of the mansion through the
great iron gates on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The first arrival was Secretary Lamar,
at 6.27. He was closely followed by
the Rev. DR.. Sunderland and wife, and
during the next few minutes there came
in quick succession Postmaster General
Villas and wife, and Wilson S. Bisscl,
ESQ.,, (Mr. Clevcland's former law part
ner in Buffalo), Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney and Secretay Manning and
wife.
Removing their wraps in the state
dining room all the guests proceeded to
the Blue Room where they were recelv-
ed by Miss Rose Cleveland. For few
minutes the guests chatted gallY, but the
conversation was quickly suspended at
7.l5. when the selected orchestra from
the Marine Band, stationed IN the cor
ridor. struck up the familiar strains OF
the Wedding March from Mcndclssohps'
"NIidsummer Nights Drcam," and all
ewes were turned TO the doorway to
catch the first glimpse oEthc coming bride
and groom.
Starting from the Western corridor Oh
the upper floor. the President came
slowly down the Western staircase with
his bride leaning on his arm. They
were unaccompanied. even the brides
mother awaiting her with the other
guests. Passing through the central
corridor, the bride and groom entered
the Blue Room and took their position
near" its Southern wall, which was COM
plctely hidden from sight by mass OF
noddng palms, tropical grasses and an
endless variety OF choice flowers. The
crystal chandeliers poured flood OF
mellow radiance upon the scene, and the
colors of massive banks of scarlet be-
conias androval Jaqueminot roses ming
linc with the blue and silver tlnts OF the
- frescoed walls and ceiling gave a warm
and glowing tone TO the whole brilliant
interior. The delicate ivory shades OF
the BRIDES wedding gown found an ex-
ouisite setting in the mass Of crimson
roses immediately beyond.
The President was III lull evening
dress with a rundown collar. white
lawn pecktie and enamellcd studs. n
hush fell upon the assemblage as Doctor
Sunderland stepped forward to his posi-
ton fronting the wedding couple, with
the Rev. William Cleveland. the presi-
dents brother. at his left hand. in Il
d:stict tone of voice and with deliberate
uttcrance the Doctor began the simple
and beautiful wedding service, as fol-
lows:
For as much as we are assembled to
observe the holy rite Of marriage. II Is
nrcdiul that we should seek the blessing
Of the Great God Our Father whose
institution it is. and therefore | bcscech
YOU now to follow me with rcvtrcnt
hearts in prayer to Him. Almighty and
Everlasting God, Father of our spirits,
Framer OF our bodies, Givcr Of every
GOOD and perfect gift. Thou who canst
see the end from the beginning. who
knowcst what is best for us Thy chill
dren, and has appointed the holy rite Of
marriage to be sacrcdly observed through
out all generations. regard now VIC be-
seech Thee Thy servant our Chlct
Magistrate. Endow him plcnteously
with Thy grace and fill Inn with wis
dom to walk in Thy ordinances. BE
very nigh to him in the midst of his
many cares and grave responsibilities
day by day. May Thy law direct him
and Thy strength uphold him, and be
Thou forever his sun and shield; and be
graciously pleased TO look down upon
this Thy daughter, even rs Though
didst favor the chosen Rcbccca and the
many noble women that have adorned
the world. May she indeed be 4 pre-
cious boon of God to hcr, husband, to
cheer and help HIM continually; wo-
man gifted with the beauty of the Lord
and shedding the sweet influence OF
Christian life upon the Nation i'll whose
sight she is to dwell. Wilt Thon ap-
prove what We Thy servants come TO do
in Thy name, by Thine authority and
under the laws Of the land i'll which VIC
live. and graciously assist thcm--thls
man and this woman-who are here to
be united in the bonds of holy wcdlock.
according to the institution of Thy
Word. Mercifully be pleased, Almighty
God. to vouchsafc to each of them Thy
grace. that they may well and truly
weigh the untalling VOWS which they
arc now about to make to each other in
the presence Of this company and before
Thee: and that they may be enabled
hereafter ut all times 5" to live together
as to rejoice in the sulcmnization Of this
union with JOY unspcakablc and lull OF
glory. through Jesus Christ. our Lord.
.Amcn.'
Addressing the company. he said {:
"NIalria"c is honorable among i'll men.
in that man shall leave his father and
mother and shall clcavc unto his wife
and The twain shall he one flesh. 1t was
Al