Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-09-23


Chea ham was made the subject of particular regret
by all present. After banquet Of the most unaf-
feoted eoEdiaiy the meeting adjourned to the res
idence Of Gen. Vim. Campbell, IN Lebanon where
The next reunion will be held on the 2lst September
859.We we're directed to give official notice Of this
fact; therefore entire Regiment, and all others
concerned win please take notice. By order Of the
Colonel.
We are now in the midst of the Agricultural
Fairs, and they seem to be, usual, very success
full whether they are under the auspices Of stateOr
only county organisations There is evidently
something in these exhibitions which appeals nest
powerfully to the national tastes and sympathies
They attract larger masses Of people together than
any other class of emf ertainmsnts., .,r -
They have The same irresistible charm to Ameri-
ca says the Philadelphia Press, that buI-fghts have
to the Spaniards, great races to the English,
ster musical festivals to the Germans, and great fees
to the French.
Welfare IN agricultural people, the great body of
our population being dependant directly upon ag-
rioulure for their subsistence, continues The Press
and all other interests being deeply interested in,
and affected By, whatever promotes the prosperity
of the farmer As general thing, too those
gagged in agriculture prosperous, and when they
have gathered in their summer harvests, and feel
that they have well earned little relaxation after
their hard labOrs. they rarely lack The means to
crafty their moderate aspirations for pleasure But
there must be something unitarian at least
pretence Of utiitarianism even in the pleasure of
an American. He does not feel easy at the idea
that day should pass by without making some
contribution to his material progress. These e1hi-
tions sfford him happy compromise between his
usual routine of employment and his desire for re
creation. he can gain at them new ideas of the
g. IL
mers, see new implements and find stimulants to
his ambition and rivalry in the collections of superb
or stock which are assembled for his inspection.
But, whatever degree Of pleasure and improve
ment may thus be derived from such sources, and
whatever charm may be thrown over these assem-
blsges, by the array Of talent which Trey not I'M
frequently call together, and the mastery addresses
which are delivered them, it cannot be concealed
that the principal interest Of those who attend these
exhibitions seems to be- after all, eeutered in the
'qrias of speed" of horses which form one of their
most prominent features Love Of excitement is
inherent principle of our natures, and it finds
Of its most agreeable qualifications in Witnessing
the contests Of our favorite animal HOrse-raeing
possesses a faseina alton almost irresistible. Moth
ing rouses the human feelings and symPathies like
struggle in which two skilIful antagonists contend
with all the energieN of their natures for supremacy
The passengers of steamboat are ready to risk
even their own lives rather than see rival boat
pass them on one Of rivers. The canvass Of
two strong candidates for public Office aWakens SO
great an interest that thousands become willing to
devote their whole time for weeks to the Of
their favorite. While the individual tastes of men
90 far to determine the character Of the struggle
which shall arouse their sympshes, nearly all will
find some sort Of a contest 10 interest them. The
tournaments of the knights Of the Oden time enlist
ed the attention Of the elite Of whole kingdoms
The sanguinary taste of the Romans was best graft
fed in the terrific death struggles Of their gadia-
tors The Grecians delighted to crown the vicOrs
of their Olympic games. Santa Anna is never so
happy IS when he is Witnessing what is nowadays
grandilOquenuy termed "pOultry tournament"
The second day of the State Fair (the 18th of
Ostober) after the address of Gov A. V. BROwE,
will be devoted to an exhibition Of blood horses.
aud some of the finest specimens in the State are
expected 70 be exhibited on that occasion. There
will be trials of the speed of horses the first and
second days These trials of speed afford rational
enjoyment and the standard of taste and aPpreoia>
ton of the horse is elevated by the variety Of tests
to which his qualities subjected.
Our readers are reminded of the sale of Buena
Vista lots by NANCE & WOODWARD to come of on
Thursday next 28d instant. We understand they
will sell without reserve about so lots of various
sizes to suit purchasers and good investments may
be made by all who may choose to do so. 2t.
0mnibusses lesve the office ofNANCE WOODWARD
in Deaderck street, past o'clock. Sale to begin
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. COLLATION. usual
Handsome Ivory Knives.
Just received direct from the celebrated maniac.
cory Of LAMsoN GooDNAR & Co..
Dining Knives, Plated and Plain Blades.
Desert
Carving e..
French Carvers for Hotels.
And also, several sets of beautiful Knives in
cases consisting of % pieces, finely plated blade:
and solid silver shoulders for sale at lower prices
for cash than they can be bought elsewhere
JOHN WILLIAMS
Sept Is, 1855 No. 81, Public Square