Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-11-05

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Delivered @ AL parts Of the city.
The FLORAL HAIL AT THE STATE FArR-The add-
ton Of Floral Hallto the buildines on the STATS
Fair Grounds was noticed by all the city naners an
ring the late State Fair in highly complimentary
terms The inside attractions of the Han however
at least 50 far as we are concerned. received far
less notice than they deserved 1t is rather late in
the day to remedy this omission; but we feel that in
justice would be done to one gentleman at least.
without late as it is more particular notice than
has thus far appeared
From the frst inception Of the idea of a Floral
Hall, the Executiye Committee advised with Mr.
UNTEEwooB, the gardner a. the Lunatic Asylum, as
TO its plan Much of the work of its interior ar
Management was executed by him, or under his ad-
No one on entering the Hall failed to notice the
pleasing contrast to the exterior Without was
nOise dust and apprent confusion while within the
fragrance Of die flowers the delightful contrasts Of
the fresh green Of the foliage with the gorgeous
cOors of many Of the flowers, the refreshing cool
ness Of the air and the quiet but unceasng harIno-
ny of the fountain all conspred to render the Flo
raj Hall more like the grottO Of Calypso and the
abode ofdemigOds and heroes than the work of hui
ms hands All yielded uuconsciously to the inau-
enees otrfhe place. Whst fitting Calypso's
grotto for the scenes suggested by the place. In
this retreat no longer ought lovers to
"Let concealment, like worm L the bud,
Prey upon tls danask Of their cheeks
for were not here the pen and ink Of Nature by
which they might stel their love-" Happy ought
that unfortunate wight to be- Yyho having long la
bored to express the emotions of his heart, should
here hand to his lady+ove the thOrned rose, indca
ting his love and fear and Immediately receive it in
return void OF its tOrturing points. This certainly
if rightly improved, would not be one of the least
of the benefits conferred by the managers, aided
by Mr.. USDERwOoD upon poor suffering humanity.
We had intended to make this article descrip-
tiOn of really beautiful specimens of flowers that
exhibition in the Hall but courage fails
as we draw near the task. To fully and justly
speak of the dahlias the Verbenas of the many and
rare species Of the cactus, whose beautiful bios
SONS form strange contrast TO the rough exterior
of their dubious leaves of the leaves of the gigan-
tic Victoria Regina and the other rare and curious
e1otics requires different culture than that OBJ
tanned in the dry pursuits Of editorial life. We can
only in behalf Of those who derived so great pleas
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tributed to the result and especially to Mr.. UNDER
WOOD, from whose conservatory most of the choice
exotics were obtained.
MEMPHIS RAcEs-THRD DAY-The Memphis AZ |
blanche of the 3D. gives the following account of
the third days races the Memphis Course
The first race that was to have come off yester-
day, was sweepstake for two year ODDS, and for
which there were four entries. At the selling of
pools on Tuesday night Messrs. Roundtree & Sher-
rods b. E Sae Woodward home institution |
by the by, and named after Of the fairest
daughters Of Memphis-was the favorite against /
the Geld at the odds of two to one. At the time ap
pointed for the race to of, it was announced
That she was unable te run, and others OF the /
entries paid forfeit which left only DR.. Woods en-
Try. the ch. +. Belle Brandon" in the field, who
walked over the Course, and took the money
The announcement that there would be race |
for the colt stake after the faterng prospects held
out, a of disappointment to all, but no
one more so than to the owners of "Saie Wood /
wardp and the other colts entered for the occasion
THE THREE NILE RACE.-The second race the
programme of the day, was for Jockey Club purse
of 5000; three mile heats; for which there were four
entries: Messrs. jackson q Cheetham's br m. Ten
nessee:" Roundtree q Meaths Oh. m. Martha WOr-
SHAM John NJ iClays b. c. Matt. Davis" and Col
Campbels ch. c. by wagner Before the time
arrived for the rscs TO commence, twas announced
that Col Campbell withdrew his entry, which left
. the contest between the three first named.
Betting the night before and on the track very
brisk, /" Tennessee and .. Martha WOrshami being
the faYorites, although odds on both were offered,
but found plenty OF takers. e Marthaisn perform
ances in the of Monday, when she beat Hemp
land inthe two mile race, had made her plenty of
friends, who staked their money freely; while
Others. and among them knowing ones, just swOre
that the three miles would have be done in $50
10 beat " Tennessee who is certainly, if we may
Judge from the accounts OF those who know, one of
the best three or fOar milers on the turf However
this may be- her friends showeda disposition to bet
their bottom dollar ON her, and the result show
ed that their confidence was not misplaced When
the nags were brought up, all looked to be in fine
condition and Matt Davis who had been almost
entirely ieS out Of the betting. excited the admira-
saap of the airer portion of the crowd. he is GER
taiuJy a fine three year old. At the signal, all got
off pretty well together for the
FIRST Heat-"Tennessee' took the lead by two
lengths with Davis second, and Martha close
-ieiind him. l,sseHing the gap, however, at every
iump. and stting the second place before The nrst
'1uarler was passed. On the back stretch, "DaVis'
made brush and succeeded in getting ahead of
l.Nartha Tennessee in the meantime keeping the
same distance in advance whlce shh took at the
start "Martha again took her place by the side OF
Dayis" and before the string was passed had the
second place-"Tennessee' passing the string after
the first m lie Eve six lengths IN ADVANCE with
4-Nartba and Davis well together. The second |
mile was run. the nags occupying relatively the |
same positions they did passing the string after
tbe first mile--Tennessee" gradually widening the |
Gan between he and her competitors DAVIS ian |
ing away behind bOth-"Tennessee' passing the |
string after the second milo under tight pull The
result of the heat was no longer matter OF specu-
Iation Tennessee" evidently had the heels of the |
others for that heat at any rate and her rider play
cd with them as an experienced angler would with |
trout he had hooked. "IenneSsee" passed the |
stand several yards ahead IN ON easy saliols VIII
ming the heat in 3:46.
The ease with which TENNESSEE" won the first |
heat so inspired her friends that they offered |
almost any odds in her favor. without however hnd-
sY.. any takers. Bets the time Of the next heat |
were made-the lowest figure we heard named De
;rC 5.4b The nags peeled well and came up look
inc As fres,l daisies for the
SS,J Her. Davis" took the lead by two lengths
,itb .Tennesset," and Martha well together. Be
fore the first quarl>'r was passed, however, Mar
tina" took the seeOnn place. VI the Dack ste'ch
Tennessee" colarod her and gallant contest en-
sued between the twO-"DaTls sun leading hhen
H. bor,e stretch was reached, TENNESSEE" and
martha" both made brush ana sot wen up Win
Davis" and in that position they passed 'he sSrlg
Tennessee" under tight rein On lIie seepD9 liS
Davis" took the lead again, while tennessee zen
nd continued there till the nome stretch wac
neared when she made brush, eoiiarea MArtiS
gave her the gOby, and came very near pee.lls /
"Davis' on the mie-and would DO honpl; i psle
done So had not her rider done his best TO hGiu ner
in which he partially succeeded in doing Jaws
as in the lead again before the first quarter OF lle
sk5-d mile was passed and Tennessee last On the
4 IocL stretch Tennessee quickly closed tne gap
- yItod be+yeen her and Martha eollaPed her,
aud botk together then, they challenged DAVIS lof
the first place. The run at that Juncture was me
the three were al together. and remained 80 VIII
out any material change until the home strescn wa
.sacbcJ yy1an the rider Of Tennessee" made play
for the heat and succeeded passing the strln6 four
lengths ahead, with "Marths Norsham second
Time. 5:4S.
The following is a summary,
Fsr R4cE-sEeepstakss for two year olss s2s s&OsorP
S56 foFieit.
" Weeds n. Belle Brandon, by Hugh + -, - 4
Fpench; Belle, Of PicaS 1iAs- I've /
Rauodtree and S5tEnods b. { Salle NoodSaro' ~ 4,
AIbioa: dam EudoEs, by Prism P1 H.
.John CEmpbei's Oh. c ~ Wagner; dam tanne -, .,
Camrbeii, by Glencoe PN' -
J"sn SaTPosLs ca c ny e'sieo'i uAnn pd #.
SEsoNo RACE Club Purse 500; three mile heats
Ssc.son and Cheathauls b. N. Tennessee ay bpsl-
Iol; IN Kate King. by Priam; A years ola-S'
S.
lRouudtres andN esfhs Oh. M N srths Worshsn, ~
Albion; EEdora by PrlAm; 4 years old-S . =
pounds.
John 81. Clsy's b. c. Nat Davis; dam Rally, by .
Trustee years old-S6 pouHis >
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