Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-31

country greatness and temporal power. there was
perched over the portrait Of the first an eagle that
seemed as ne glanced from his eyrie, to Patronize
the eonfraternity Of the three sister commonwealth
At the south end Of the room, the wall was devoted
to the following Inscriptions
THE STATES or THE UNIoN.1'
DistiRc as tie bjoi1s. oee as tie sea.
CINCINNATI WELCOMES rHE REPRESENTATIVES, on rHr
LAND or CLAY AID JACKSON
THE BANQUET
About half past seven O'Clock the Committee of
Arrangements through their chairman Mr. Eggle-
ston requested the delegations from Kentucky Ten
nessee and Ohio TO meet IN the ladies parlOrs where
the procession would be formed, and that they
would then march two and two to the banquet hall.
The guests then entered the hall and took the seats
assigned them, band stationed near the entrance
playing several national airs.
His honor Mayor Bishop presided, with Gov Den
nison, Of Ohio, Gov. MagOtin, Of Kentucky. on his
right and on his left, Lieut. Gov Newman Of Ten
nessee, Hon Mr.. Tanner Of Indiana, with the Speak
ers Of the three Legislatures
The tables were seven in number, SIX OF them
running parallel with the room, and the other at
right angles. 1t would be simply impossible to give
a description Of them. Suffice it to say that they
were loaded with viands both Of delicate and sub
stantal variety, and there was lacking but the Ga
nymedes to render it feast fit for the Gods The
bill Of fare which is given below is illustrative OF
the nice detail with which everything connec-
ted with this celebration has been carried out
On the back and as a kind of frontispiece to the
tempting nlorceQus of the inner sheets were the
sovereign shields of Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio
encirced with filagree work in gold.
Some idea Of the luxury ard magnifcence of this
feast to which The excursionists had been called
may be gathered from the bill of fare
Mock Turtle Soup. Oyster Soup,
Fresh Cod, Lobster Sauce.
Fried Oysters EssalIOued Oysters.
Oysters IN Jelly, Oysters Baked In shells.
Oysters win hns Herbs, Oysters n 1Isyonsise,
Oysters in Paper Gases, Picked Oysters,
steEed Oysters, Raw Oysters.
COLD ORNAMENTAL BIsHEs.
Chicken Salad, Decorated
Decorated Ham, with Jelly,
Russian Salad en- Pedestal
Aspc Of Oysters. 7 AllemaDds.
Veal Pie, French Fashion,
BoRed Turkey, Bellevue,
Bartilon d Game, modern style,
Mayonaise Of Lobster, Parisenns style.
SIDE DIsHEs
Larjed sEeetbreass with Mushrooms,
Pies Garnished Ia Finsneier,
Fnccasseed Chickens a Ia Chiyaier,
Aspic Of LAMBS Brains, Decorated.
Fillets Of Beef, laTded "a Jardinera,
Calls Head, la Esturgeon,
Escalope Of salmon with Jelly,
TURKEY Wingsia la Britannia
Saline Of Prairie Chicken AZ Forme,
Lardei Frcandieu OK Veal Tomato Sauce,
Gslanine Of Young Chicken, ea Aspic
FDlets Of Perch a Ia Victore,
Dreaded Mutton Outlets, English Fashion.
Queen Fnters, favored with Orange,
Temple Of Maecaroni, with Cheese,
klllets Of enison, larded, Game sauce,
Paatneo Of Lamb, stuffed a Ia Famade,
Ribs Of Beef, Braissee, Madeira
Turkeys Oyster Sauce, Leg Of Nation, Csper Sauce.
Boiled Chickens. Ham,
Tongue, Jols.
ROAST.
Beef, Turkey, Giblet Sauce,
Phipps's Ham, Champagne Sauce Lamb
Leg and Saddle Of Mutton, Geese
Wild Turkeys, VenIson Steaks,
Leg and Saddle o. vens1n, Prairie Chickens.
RKLIsHEs.
Pickles, Currant Jelly, Celery,
Cold saW sardines, Cranberry Sauce,
Stuffed Olives, Picked Beets, Picked Onions,
Apple Sauce, Horse Radish, Hot saw.
YEsETAHLEs.
Boiled Maecaroni, Boiled Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes,
Boiled Rice, Onions, Cabbage,
Baked Potatoes, Beets, Mashed Pstatoes,
Can9t', Oyster Plants, Parsnips,
SOUr-krOut, Squash, Turnps,
PASTRY.
Apple Pies, Peach Pies, Blackberry Pies
Bread Puddings, Cream Maringues,
Charlotte RuIse, Rum Jelly.
CONFECTIONERY.
Rose Drops, Lady Fingers,
Maccaroons, Almond PUTS, .
Lemon Icing Cakes, Kisses,
Jelly Cakes Union Stars,
Coat OF Arms Of Tennessse, KENTUCKY and Ohio,
Crystal Pyrau ids
Apples, Oranges, Rai,ius
Brazil Nuts, Hickory Nuts,
Pecan Mis-, Almonds,
Vanilla Ice Cream,
Filberts,