Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-10
Our USFIxrsuED C1rY.-Tbe coantryman


city when it is finished" achieved an observa-
ton as pointed as it was original, and one
which applies to Nashville with as much force,
comparatively, as it docs to Gotham. To look
abroad in this city at this time, aud note the
vast amount Of buildings which are being put
up, and the improvements which are going on,
is to conclude that she has received an impetus
10 her prosperity altogether unknown hereto
fore in Der history: and when it is remember
ed that this is the result of no extraneous cir
cumstances,-no bubble of speculaton-but
the legitimate consequence of an advancing
prosperity, steadily increasing business and
growing importance and wealth, it furnishes a
just source of qualification and pride to her
people. The future OF Nashville is truly bright
with promise. Her growth is no longer a mat.
ter Of speculation, but fixed fact.
1t is not our purpose 20 enumerate 1.-THE
even of the Observation-Disclosures houses and
dwclings-to be seen in the city as now in
process Of construction, but we cannot forbear
mentioning those which are going up, and in
contemplation on, and adjacent to the Square.
Turning in the direction Of the burnt district,
busy scene presents itself to the eye. Adioiu-
ing the beautiful new business house Of Evans
d. Co., the initiative toward the erection of a
fine store, is being taken by r. S. Hollins.
The ground occupied by the ruins of the Nash
vile Iun, are, we understand, soon to be clear
ed of the rubbish with which they are encum-
bered, and fine block is TO be erected upon
that eligible site Crossing over Market street,
we find those enterprising business men, II. &
B. Douglas have contracted for the rebuilding
of their premises and workmen are making pro-
gress in the prosecution of their jobs The
same remarks apply with force in reference to
the rest Of the buildings destroyed by the great
fire of April, the owners of the ground,
Messrs Scpvl Hines Ewing and Ellison,
having numbers of men engaged in putting up
large and foe structures, nearly all of which
will be ready for use by the opening of the
Fall trade. Starting for the opposite side of
the Square, mass Of building material about
the ruins Of the Court house admonish Us that
persons are fulfilling their contracts with the
county preparatory to the erection Of a new
Court House. 1t has been understood, also,
that the apology for a City Hall and Market
House, to our right hand, (Which is painful to
the sight in its present condition, well as
announcement for our municipal officers is to
be greatly improved in appearance As it is
impossible at this time TO do better Owing to
the late action of our crawfsh county CoUrt)
we are necessarily content with these improve
ments for the present, Looking ultimately to
that ''good time coming" when large and
splendid edlfce will adorn the public Square /.
Pursuing our steps toward the south side our
attention is arrested by large, towering struc-
ture on the site lately occupied by Bells Ex-
change, commenced by the late DR.. Robt. NJ. |
Porter, and which will soon be finished. This |
house gives quite different aspect 10 that |
portion of the Square, aud its Overshadowing |
appearance will doubtless cause others in that |
locality to ago and do likewise" A glance on /
upper Market street shows busy crowd It .
work about the grounds upon which is 10 be
erected the extensive establishment Of Hill
man & Bros, which is to reach, as we learn,
from College 10 Market. Still further down
we come to more new buildings on tie west
side, and upon the corner Of Market and
Spring streets, Farrell d Son have put up
fine one which adds greatly TO the appearance
of that portion Of the city. We cross over to
College street, and turn again toward the
Square. The new ard splendid banking house
of the Bank of Nashville first engages our al
tention. It's architecture is beautiful and inn
posing, although a severe critic might find in
its details something not in strict accordance
with highly cultivated taste, yet taken as
whole it is certainly an admirable structure
On the corner of College and Union and near
ly opposite the Bank, DR.. A. L. P. Green, is
building large banking house. which will be
an ornament to the location and the city.
few steps up Union street, we find large force
engaged on a block of four stores 10 progress
of construction by John Campbell and Mrs
Robertson. Returning, the large and splendid
business house being erected on College street
by Danl. F. Carter, completes the list which
we encounter in the short stroll of hardly
stones throw of the Public Square These
improvements involve hundreds of thousands
of dollars, and are but an index to those going
on in nearly all directions. Wherever curiosity
or inclination may lead, within the limits of
the city, the ears are greeted with the sound of
the! hammer and the ring Of the trowel, while
piles of brick, lumber, etc, for building pur-
poses, obstruct the way of the passer-by.
In all this there is a meaning and signif-
canoe which cannot be misunderstood. 1t ar
CUES the rapid strides of progressive import
ance aud substantial growth of the city in
mute but most potent language, and il fur
nshes, as we have before remarked source
of just pride and congratulation, not only to
our citizens, but 10 those also throughout the
State who feel an interest in the advancement
of the metropolis of Tennessee. Push on the
car of improvement
sag- We ask the attention of those who
wish to take out fire policies with good office,
20 the statement of the Phoenix Insurance
Company, TO be found in another column of
this mornings issue. Notice the cha racter of
its investments. This is the way insurance
companies ought 10 Be made. Mr. Nash is the
agent in this city.
TRAVEL ON THE NORTHERN LAKRs.-At this
season of the year our Northern Lakes are
well represented by the travelling public. in
search of pleasure and "cool breezes" Ply.
ing between Buffalo and Chicago, aud conrsing
through the blue watpra ~ aka Erie ~