Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-10
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I Buffalo Express
AsappS tbs sesidents Of Buffalo to whom
the newg OF tho sSalion Ct Gen. Benjamin
Fegtison of Indiana to the Presidency of
the United Staten we're glad tldirgs was a
lsdy living on Whitney-place, who 3G
| yaass ago Stood by tho aide Of Mr. Hsrri-
sons bride while those wozds we're spoken
which in dus course OF time will make her
The first lady in the land.
1T Ia a pleasant "Reminiscences TO me
and will tell you all about it ON tho con-
dition That you withhold my npme," said
/ the bridesmaid OF that occasion. "Mr.
| Harrison first met Carrie Scott, his des-
/ tined Wits, while he was attending boy a
academy at Walnut Hills, Ohio Snd she
was o pupil in girls seminary OF the
came place. He was about 10 years old
then and she was girl OF IL Later on
they both removed to Oxford, Ohio,
where he became student in the Miami
University and she busted herself with
the household duties Of the family home
Her father was John W. Scott, who, at
the time Ut her marriage, was the prinoi-
pal OF young lady's seminary at Oxford.
The family lived in the seminary board
ing house, ca two story building just
acro5s the street from the SCHOOL,, which
was managed by Mrg. Scott. About 80
OF the gills boarded at the placs.
"CarIie WAS blight, vivacious, witty
girl, rhther petite in figure, with snap-
ping black eyes and pleasant features.
She was very popular and had many ad-
la,rers, but none of them recaived any
lphr. NO Oh a
called him in those days. She was some
what inclined to be sarcastic, hut she
used this dangerous gift with such kind.
ness ond judgment that no one ever SUI
fered therefrom. am inclined to be-
liaye that her father, who was stanch
Presbyterian, did not look with any de-
gree Of favor upon the match, for Ben
was chook full of politics even then, but
have no doubt that the old gentleman,
who is now SO years old and has posi-,
ton in the Pension Department ut Wash
ington, When he looks out OF the window
upon the building whers the inaugural
ball Will be held on the 18th of March, is
fully teconciled TO his eon in.iaw.
ttIhe Wedding took place during the va
cation season, when most of the pupils were
at home, and only few of the teachers
I fingered at the boarding house. This
ceremony wss performed about 10 O'Clock
in the nGrping by President Anderson of
the university in the parlor. There were
only about 80 persons present, most of
them intimate friends and kindred OF the
families. The bride wore simple white
cashmere and veil and locked very sweet.
The bridal ptrty came in from Mrs.
Scott's room adjoining, aud stood be-
tween the windows while President An,
dersan tied the knot. In those days II
was not fashionable TO give wedding
presents. After the ceremony we
all sat down to wedding
breakfast in the dining room of the
boarding. house and as soon as this was
over Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison were driven
to railroad station IL miles away, where
they took the train for North Bend.
President Anderson, l remember, was
going to Cincinnati the same day and
some one asked him why he did not ride
to the station with the wedding party.
| His answer was: I'D as soon ride with O
keg of nails for sociability as to ride with
bride and groom
''Mr. Harrison in those days was q
struggling young lawyer, his only prop
erty being abo 1t $500, which was left him
by an aunt in Cincinnati. The couple
never returned to Oxford to live. They
remained in North Bend for time and
then went to Indianapolis"