The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-06-13
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOings at the Ma
iiOnal Capital
MAI.-eEv. DANIEL BUrrERrIELD,

q
lent health and fine spirits, and as full Of vim
and bright. chatty Renaissance as he was when,
at the head. Of the 10Th n. Y, he led the first
advance into Virginia, 2S years ago the 9th Of
last month.
"You became quite intimate with the French
Princes during their service as Aids TO McClel-
Ian, did You not?" ! asked him in the course
Of a chat.
well, I became tolerably well acquainted
with them. You see, il came about this way.
] had Frenchman for cook, who bad been en-
plOyed somewhere where he came to know
something Of them. Whenever they came to
my headquarters, instead Of giving them the
whisky, etc, which they got elsewhere, he
would fix them mp thin, light, delicious soup,
such as a Freedman loves and this, with
French bread and eiaret, was very agreeable TO
them, and they would go miles to get 10 my
headquarters Then, spoke French, and had
two or three officers who spoke it like French
men, so that they felt quite at home with me-"
They were good soldiers, were they?"
Splendid Could not have been better.
They were as good Aids as ever j saw. They
seemed to love duty. They were always on
hand, anxious to be sent somewhere, or to do
something-not as good many Aids are, whom
You have to hunt up, when you want them"
What was their object in coming over
here-simply to gain experience in warfare?"
Not altogether. They had a real interest
IN the object Of the struggle. They were op-
posed TO slavery, and had liking for the coun-
try"
What made them 90 away?"
They saw that there was going to be COM
plications with their own country, and that it
was best for them to get out before they were
compromised"
Something was said about the Prince salm-
Salm.
How well I remember the Princess" said
the General. You remember that while we
were lying along the Rappahann0ck, before the
battle Of Charlottesville, President Lincoln
and his wife, Little Tad and two or three
members Of the Cabinet came down 10 visit the
army. he was worn down by the responsible
ties Of his place. and 1t was a refreshing
change to come 10 US. We could read the story
in his careWOrn face We exerted ourselves
10 make il pleasant for him, and the greeting
he received from the soldiers seemed to crafty
him very much. SlckIes for example, did not
parade bis men, but let them know he was
coming TO visit them and they gathered along
the streets of their camps, and gave him a
hearty greeting. Afterward he was conducted
to Sickless tents, where an excellent dinner
was found. Then a reception took place, TO
which the officers wives were invited. Among
them was the Princess Saim-Salm. Mrs. Lin
coin was not well, and did not accompany him
10 this. While he was standing talking TO some
officers. Princess Salm-Salm said TO Gen. Sickles
80 What a dear good old man the President
seems 10 be. / wonder if it would do for me
10 kiss him?'
Certainly; it would be all right answered
Sickles. / only wish was in his place
9 Princess Salm-Salm walked right up to him
and gave him a plump kiss and the other
ladies did the same. he blushed redly, but
seemed to like it, and responded heartily.
That night he and Mrs. Lincoln and Little
Tad occupied two large tents near our head
quarters. Tad had told Mrs. Lincoln about
Uncle Abraham curtain lecture, which, as
tue walls OF the tent were thin. was overheard
by those outside. Lincoln would say:
- Now. Mother, that's ali right; or if it is
not, we'll Gx it up after we get back
Mrs. Lincoln was especially severe on Sick
les, who, she said was TO blame for it all.
When the President was getting ready 10 60
back the next morning Gen. Hooker suggested
that escort him TO Washington as the repre-
sentative Of the army. / suggested, in the
spirit Of deyiltry, that Sickles be sent on that
duty.
sn order TO that effect
=" In a few minutes Sickles received an order
70 escort the President to Washington as the
representative Of the army, and when that
duty was done to report TO his command.
When Sickles returned he said that for a
long time after he Joined the Presidential
party Mrs. Lincoln was very GUM. They sat
still wrathful and monosyilabic. Lincoln kept
up a conversation, which Mrs. Lincoln would
not Join. Finally the President said:
90 Gen. Sickles, Mrs. Lincoln says that you
are the most pious man in the army
Why, Father said Mrs. Lincoln, in as
Constituent
"Gen. Siclles said something diplomatic, for
he did not know how 10 meet this astounding
charge.
Yes said Mr. Lincoln; she says you are
not only Salmist. but Salm-Salmist'
This was too much for Mrs. Lincoln, and
she broke into hearty laugh, in which all the
Others Joined. and good humor was restored.
and Gen. Sickles had very pleasant time the
rest Of the journey"
Gen. Butterfeld is a jealous, loyal comrade,
and everything concerning the veterans finds
in him ready interest. he is looking for
ward with pleasant anticipation to a tour
through Norway and Sweden, which he will
make with his wife. They VIII sail on the
9th aud return IN October.
JUSTICE GRAY NARRIEs MISS MATTHEWS.
The nuptials of Justice Gray and Miss Jean
cite Matthew'S daughter of the late Justice
Stanley Matthews, were on Tuesday evening
sOlemnized at the house Of the bride in this
city The handsome drawing rooms Of the spa
clous mansion on the corner Of Connecticut ave-
nue. and NJ street were deliberately decked with
flowers for the occasion. In the front parlor
DttAbSh ULlE three large WINDOWS which lace
on Connecticut avenue, the bridal party stood
surrounded by semi-circle Of tall spreading
palms, the NANTES and stands being tastefully
Ornamented with cut flowers, principally roses
Of every hue, mingled with trailing vines At
the hour named, Rev. DR.. Leonard, OF ST. Johns
Church, 10 which the bride and groom were
recently admitted to membership by the rite OF
confirmation, as officiating clergyman, took
las stand within the pendant circle, and with
Rev. Dr. hamlin awaited the approach of the
bride, who descended the broad stairway and
entered the room on the arm of the groom pre-.
ceded by the two ushers, Messrs William c.
EndicOlt. Jr., and Blair Lee. She wore an ele-
CANT gown Of creamy satin, made with full
front Of crepe lisse which soft material also
trimmed the f-shaped opening Of the corsage
and formed pufhngs on the elbow sleeves, edged
with lace. Sweeping down 10 the edge Of the
long train fell the graceful folds of the tulle
vel, caught IN It's place by fragrant cluster
OF fresh orange blossoms, which also ornament.
ed the hOs0m Of her corsage. In her white.
glOYed hands she carried a lovely bouquet Of
the delicate pure white roses known as the
bridal rose, which was tied with long streamer.
Of white-satin ribbon. The impressive ritual
Of the Episcopal marriage service over, the few
friends and relatives present gathered about
the smiling couple with heartfelt words Of con,
graduation and wishes for future happiness
alter which the guests adjourned to the dining
hail, where an elaborate collation. was served
HE brides and grOOm's cake occupied each
end OF the large round table, the center OF
which was ornamented with an immense cir.
CulaF nlound If IL IA