Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-05-17
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WHAT bIkAhUEhb SAL VI Us,
Dr. GIBBs, editor Of the Columbia Sopt6 Carolfpaa,
attended the Memphis Railroad celebration, and af-
tsrwards the Medical Convention in this city. His
editorial notes. on these gatherings published in
bis paper have been very full and are very inter-
estng At the risk of ministering to The vanity Of
our citizens Of a Sunday morning, We copy DR..
G1BBs's description of the entertainments to the
members Of the convention in this city: enc Pari-
cular point of which we beg our friend McMAHeN,
Of the Memphis Bulletin, to make a note of
NAsHv1LLE, May z
The ENTERTAINAiENTs.-Afe mentloned that three
prominent citizens of Nashville two Of them medi
cal ra0nates had thrown open theirhospitable resi-
denoes for the evening entertainment of the Medical
ASSOCIATION. Such an array Of beauty eongregated
there we have never seen before in any community
We limited to one Of the lovely fairies that our
worthy host must have searched theTarious coun-
ties of the State to find such galaxy Of stars but
she insisted that with exception two the city
was only represented. However dangerous it may
be TO our position at home, We are forced, by the
pressure around US, to confess that even our own
Columbia must yield the palm Of beauty to the city
of Nashville Her fair daughters turned out in
bands Of flowers, encircling the bachelors and wid-
overs from abroad in their magic wreaths, and
streWing around them the fragrant perfume Of their
charms Even the benediets who were present
we're induced to compliment their better halves at
home by minging with and enjoying the social con-
verse ofthe brilliantand sparkling bellies beautiful
ly spreading their influence around them. We may be
allowed to say thatthe estimabe wives Of DR.. I. r.
Jennings Dr. P F. Eve and Mr.. r. G. Foster were
cat home, on Tuesday evening, and did the honors
Of their mansions with charming satisfaction to their
welcome guests.
On Wednesday afternoon the members were sent
for by omnihuses and carriages, and taken to the
country residence of the venerable DR.. Shelby,
short distance across the river the wire bridge
where they we're received with great eordialty BY
this estimable father Of the faculty. Dr. ) was
surgeon in Gen. JacksOn's Seminole service ana
there exhibited the patriotism which belonged to his
family in the Revolution. He has now retired to
beautiful residence on his paterna acres where he
DELIGHTS in the vocation Of farmer, and INDUCES
his passion for raisngthe finest stock IN the country
As with the others, his rooms were hlIed with gar
lands of beauty richly arrayed in the expanding
plories of the highestfashiOn. Music andthe dance
epliyened the assembly to late hour, and the tesi
yities Of the evening we're closed at the rich aud
varied feast of good things which characterize these
hospitable citizens who know how to enjoy luxury
by dispensing its fruits to others
Bv invitation next day, many Of the members
mid their respects to Mrs Polk, the highly respect
ed widow Of the late President, and were received
nv her with great cordially. She expressed much
regret that by some misunderstanding she had net
been allowed the privilege Of entertaining them IN
| body Her mansion is an elegant one and her re-
| ception was highly gratifying
THE CITIZENS BkLL.-The grave and dignifed
! assembly of physicians and surgeons from every
Quarter of the Union viii ever remember Nashville
and her hospitabe citizens-but Of the ladies most
especialv viii there ever be green spots of memory.
/ Such demonstration was here made by the fair
daughters Of Tennessee viii probably never be wit
messed again by the medicos, unless they return to
Nashville for nowhere else can such an array OF et-
feetiye yng artillery be raised Of beautiful girls
/ and graceful and accomplished women We thought
| Memphis took the lead but we here discovered our
! mistake. They turned out in full force and their
first victory was that which gave them possession Of
the Capitol In her halls of legislation they were
/ supreme and the power behind the throne was the
majesty of the women in the felicity Of conscious
power dispensing their own laws, and in their own
/ way.
At an early hour the halls were filed to overflow
ing with representatives ofthe gentleseX andther
attendants The floor which was few hours before
/ cupied with learned authority and earnest elo-
auence solemnly enforcing the necessity Of strcter
rules for the education of the physician, and the
elevation Of the high and noble interests Of the d.
vine profession was now the scene Of fairy enchant
ment thronged with those lovely specimens Of crea-
| ton that make men proud of their humanity The
numberestmatedasp present was from fifteen hundred
| to two thousand ladies.
/ The magnifcence of rich and varied dresses was
only eouaed by the taste displayed in heirarrange-
ment: and heir special adoption 70 IOrI com peXlOn
and style was a subject Of general admiration The
poet says,
Beauty when unadOrned is adorned the most,
But he did not live in days of MORE antique and
Brocads f0uRces of beragss and grenadines, Of
line organdis of rich embroideries and laces, of
expanded skirts and crinolines-else would he have
acknowledged the power of progress, and appreca-
ted the spirit of fashion that fosters the inventive
! genius of beauty's ministering angels. On such
occasions as this, music hath other charms than
those to sootheit stirs the spirit and adds life and
increased motion to the light step, and brings into
action the grace and elegance Of education The
dances we're in accordance with the most approved
ordinances offashion and were enjoyed with evident
satisfaction by those who were fortunate enough to
get position. The Representative Hall and Senate
Chamber were not sufficient to accommodate all,
and the galleries, committee rooms and Hobbies were
crowded with anxious lookers-on, VAC could not
| partake of the gay and lively dance.
When the hour arrived for the entree to the sup
Der ROOM in the extensive basement Of the huge
structure the torrents which poured down into the
regions below, covered with brilliant gems reminded
YOU of the streams from the mountain sides, spark
ling in the SUMS rays, and falling into dark and
rocky caverns-soon, however, flood Of light was
found among the wide arches above the rich variety
Of VANS upon the festive board. Whilst the avail
anche was coursing dOwnwards, the line Of the poet
was negatived, which says:
"Facilis descensus Averni'-
The crowds jostling each other progressed but
slowly and lonU was II ere the sIbterranean cham