The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-06-25
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WAsHIsorox, Jane 4lh, lsso.
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ucey appeared In the papers tnls
morning, the names of Grover Cleve-
land and Frances Folsom, Of Buffalo,
NY. The names appeared about the
middle OF tho list--the other names
represented contrasting parties un.
known 10 fame, but representing
more than one shade. color and pre-
vious condition.
The outside world was excluded
from the White House during the
ceremony, but enough has been seen
and heard 10 know that the unostens
tatlons good taste and Democratic
slmplicity OF the nuptlals were all
that the decIples OF Jefferson and
Jackson could have desired.
Particular pains have, from tho
first, been taken, not to shroud the
news and the event In mystery, but
to foil the impoIlte and intrusive,
Paul Pry representatives OF the press
TO whose keen and lrreverent noses
nothing Is sacred.
Miss Folsom arrived Ia Washing
ton at q o'clock on Wednesday morn-
ing. She was driven to the White
House through the green and shaded
roadway of the Smithsonian grounds
instead Of by the more direct route
OF Penn. Ave. She entered the White
House by the rear portIco and was
received by the President at the
door. She was then conducted 10
the South chamber on the second
floor which had heen embowered IN
flowers. At eight o'clock breakfast
was served. Miss Cleveland sitting
at the foot OF the table, Miss Folsom
on her right hand, the President was
seated at the head. A number OF
relatives Of the bride breakfasted
with them, and the new mistress Of
the White House was subjected 10 a
severe social ordeal-one as trying Ia
her composure as any she will prob.
ably be called upon TO undergo.
After breakfast the President, IS -
his wont, addressed himself 10 his
official duties aud worked coniln-
nousIy until noon. Miss Folsom spent
her time With her msther and
friends looking at and admiring the
floral decorations. Before luncheon
the President saw his bride for few
moments and then ordering his car.
riage, took 3 short drive. This was
doubtless that he might look for the
last time at tho beautiful world he
was about io-turn his back upon.
Toward evening the streets surrou nj
Ing the Executive Mansion began TO
present an animated appearance
All sorts OF people Il ieked thither en-
foot and vehicles anxious to catch n
glimpse o. the bride and groom. The
Vagmuffia bnot.black WIS there, ~
were pretty female clerks from lhs
departments. dudes. men ot weaIii
and leisure with their wives, cousiai
and aunts. All the iron gates lead
ing 10 the rear ~ the Inans9n lIs'
been locked but The front ~ FL
was unbsrved snd the grounds ~ IL
as The portals If the White Housl
were accessible alike, 10 American
citizens, foreigners end anarchists
About seven o'clock the strains o
Mendelsohn's Wedding March werl
heard within, and the PresIdnet, II
close fltiing evening dress, his lef
hand gloved and carrying glove II
his right hand, descended the broad
stairway and entered the Blue Room
He nodded to the leader of the band
and taking his position in the md Ill
OF the room, Rev. DR.. Sunderland
supported on his left by Rev. Cleve
land, brother of tfe groom, calIini
them only by their first names
Grover and Franees-pronGunc
them husband and wife, after a eeEe
mony Of considerable length. Tn
strains from the opera OF Lohengril
announced TO the crowd witNout iha
the President Of the United State
was married Church bells all owe
the city rang out, the whistles OF en-
gines and steamboats, beloved loEl
continued itlasts, AMI the thunder O
the canon mldrd 10 In joyful uproar
| MeanWhiie ihs guests extended thei
coDgralulations. The Rev. Cleve
land being the only gentleman VIII
| kissed the bride. The President an
Mrs. Cleveland led the way 10 tn
dining room and Mrs. Clevelan
seizIng the silver knife, stabbed th
wedding cake to ths heart. Will
the others were still at the table th
distinguished couple douned the
travelling attire and entered the
carriage which had been driven
the rear Of the mansion, amid
shower of rice aud old shoes. one
which struck the distinguished fun
tionary ou the arm. The carriaG
was driven by circuitous route to
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