Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-22
A Trip TO Fayetteville.


A delegation of citizens of Nashville, upon
Invitation of the President of the Nashville
and Chattanooga Rail Road, Col. v. K.
STEVENSON, left on the evening train Thurs
day to attend the Celebration at Fayetteville
of the completion of the Railroad connecting
that place with Nashville, and other cities
of the 'outer world" In tha: delegation
the bar, the press, the mercantile and other
pursuits were representative press, we be-
lieve, the most extensively; all Of our dailie,,
with the exception of the Gazette having
Representatives. From the Banner were
WALKER and the old chief BANG; from the
U1ron, MCKEE and a young branch of the
family EASTMAN; from the Nears, the veteran
CAMERON; and from the PATRIOT, 1.-THE SUR
sCRIBEa" and one OF the editors. AT 8
O'Clock, the train departed, and at about two
in the morning left the "goodie companie"
in rather sleepy condition at Dccherd,
where they were to tarry till Z o'clock.
Rather an amusing search for sleeping
quarters Immediately followed. Every one
seemed intent on a bed, and nothing else. So
it always is, the human race are ever more
eager for that which is apparently unattaina-
BILE than any thing else. All the beds and
most of the bedding, had been appropriated
long before the delegation from Nashville ar
rived. Had the "old landlady" of the Hotel
de Deckerd, but known that such distinguish
ed crowd of Nashville folks were that night
to seek quarters under her roof, we do not
hIt hat cha bor
vided for them. All Decherd would have
been called to her aid. But she didn't know
it, and of course was "caught mapping"
Some, more fortunate than the remainder found
a lodgment in preoccupied beds by crowding
In; others spread themselves out on the floor;
"THE SUBSCRIBER" and few others slowed
themselves in chairs, whilst others still, il is
said, watched for daylight and the morning
train. If Decherd did not turn out to be a
good sleeping place, it made up for the def
cheney in its abundant supply OF fresh air,
pure water, and excellent food. All enjoyed
these things. The breakfast was, in all re-
spects, an achievement; no one need ever
want better one.
Seven O'Clock arrived, "oogh," "oogh,"
neighed the iron horse; "all aboard shouted
the conductor. Off we went. In short
time The train made brief halt at Winches-
ter, and then journeyed on, constantly stop
ping to take on passengers. AT every depot,
crowds had assembled to go to the celebra-
tion-a very large proportion of them being
ladies-and besides, all along the road, wher-
ever there was habitation, others had got
together to see the unusual sight of loco
motive and train. Before the train got to
Fayetteville it was densely packed-there
was scarcely room enough left to breathe.
At half past ii the train, with it's multitude
of human freight, reached the vicinity of the
celebration grounds, and was received with
prolonged cheers. An hour later, a second
train, which had been appropriated express
ly to the accommodation of the people of
Winchester. arrived as closely packed.
The grounds selected for the celebration
were on the side of beautiful hill, delight
fully shaded. All Lincoln seemed 10 Ue Iuere.
The ladies were astonisbingiy numerous. We
estimated the crowd on the ground at 5000.
The ceremonies were opened by music from
an excellent brass band. JAMES NJ. DAVIDSON,
Esq, then introduced to the audience, Col.
V. X. STEVENSON, who addressed them at some
length. He congratulated the people of Lin
coin upon the success of their railroad enter
prise, which placed them in position to avail
themselves of the best market for their pro-
duce, and which would result in dispensing
the greatest blessings of prosperity upon
In ~ .hat IA
he made a very happy reference to Nashville
and her progress since the introduction ofrai-
roads, and in this connection paid deserved
compliment to her free schools. He spoke
also of the difficulties which he and the friends
of the Fayetteville road had To encounter in
getting stock, how barren the sell seemed at
first, but how at lastit yielded sufficient fruit,
as was evidenced by the locomotives and
train then within sight In the course of his
remarks he addressed the ladies in appropri-
ate and complementary terms.
When Col. STEVENSON concluded, dinner
was announced. The ladies first repaired to
the tables, where bountitul supply OF
articles had been provided-the meats being
well barbecued. After the ladies, the men
took dinner, and shortly after the immense
crowd was again around the speakers stand,
and listening to an able and elegant address
from JNo. NJ. BRIGHr, Esq.. Seldom has
better speech been made on an occasion of
that character. He was followed by Mr.
McLAUGHLN of Fayetteville. and Mr.. CoLYAR,
of Winchester. Whilst the latter was speak
ing the hour for the departure of the return
train having drawn nigh, the Nashville dele
CATION repaired to the cars, and in short
time were homeward bound, arrived here at
IL p. II. Altogether the trip was quite
pleasant one, looking over the discomfurts of
travel in densely packed cars.
The celebra}ion was one of the best con-
Quoted we ever saw.-the behavior of the
people at the barbecue most commendable.
aud striking contrast with what we have
frequently seen elsewhere.
On the whole the 18th of August was a
great day for Lincoln county.
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