Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-11-11
Letter from wompnss--Fhe Races.


Nasrs E9ToGs During my stay hege the past
week ; ayailed myself Of the opportunity to attend
the fall races. over tio Memphis Course was SO
much pleased that l cannot resist the temptation to
express to your readers my delight have no idea
of giving You detailed account Of the pcrfOrman-
ces of the various horses that commended for the
purses. You have already heard how Martha
Wor-ham es one day and Daniel Boone on another,
relieved the baci1cIs Of iempiand of their super
faors change. You have heard Of the STRUGGLES
that were made to win the laurels which Bill Alex
aulcr still triumphantly wears You have also
heard Of the ease with which Tennessee, the beauti-
full maintained her proud position as Queen of the
Turf On the four mile day, one Of kentucky's IA
yoriics attempted to write defeat across beP brpW,
but the attempt was vain, and seemed only TO depete
fine financial arteries of our friends from the dark
and bloody ground. The conqueress of Red Oak
was daily the conquered Of Tennessee. Tue cOun-
,ic. of Davidson and Sumner may We'll be proud of
Harding and Elliott; the winner of every race.
believe. except one, at this meeting was sired by
I've horse Of one OF TIE other of these gentlemen.
The achievements ot Teuncgsee and Alexander have
caused every admirer of turfFacipg to deplore the
death of Epsilon.
But while the horses were beautiful, and the pa
eiaz p,marl,ably fine, that which most pleased and
astonshcd quiet lookeron, like myself, was the
excellence ana ollaLaa Of the course in all its ap-
pointments. The track j. le42rfably level and
beautiful combining easy turns and ipug STRETCHES
This various stands arranged and fitted up ~
the most tasteful style. All are neat as body
narlor. The ladies stand under the immediate su-
nervisiou of Mr. JoHN L. sAFFAR4Ns, one Of the first
gentlemen of Memphis, was daily crowded with the
g7,, of the CITY. Nothing could there be seen qF
4oI IN offend the eve or ear of the most fastidippE
Tho .sBtamen's stand is situated some distance 81,
and flcrs the most orderly department is observed
Indeed the most distinguished characteristic 81 'ie
course is the quiet and order that j. Wainlain'd'
Many of the presiding Judges in our Courts l4islt
he benefited by witnessing the quiet thai pFe'FB@
IN this course. The proprietors, Messrs ko'NhiEEE
and BRyArurT. have not only done honor to them
selves Int they have given character to turf racing
iT-'I-1o15t he country. They have set an example
to fine otbey courses Of the Union, Which may be
,vortbiIv and proftably followed The President %
IA, ,,rub Cen pn,pIEY. of Arkansas, Is, am sure
what he seems to be. high toned eehue'H%p iit'r
aIaa after those of the olden time. Much credit d
due TO BIN and his worthy assistants IN the 'uugoS
stand. Major WoRsaAx, and J. KNOX WALKER wee
Presidents Of the Club Should suspicion toucn Uno
decisions that cmanate from the staBd tAe prpspeoVS
IF the course weul9 be Instantly Pightef. SeeR
viii never be the case while the present occupants
Of the Judges stand continue in Office. The prDap-
iy and business qualifications Of the Secretary M
CuAs STONE, are well known to the citizens OF NasF
vile, and to large proportion of your readers
Every that knows CHARLEY, needs no assurance
that the secretary's department is CONNIE Il Jfd'd.
To SAFE up, Mcssrs. Editors, when they have such
another wcek'e races, may you and be there to
see,