The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-05-31
ruIfccnOe Of the Host and Hostess
Toasts offered, ETC., etc.,

Toasts offered, ETC., etc.,
-.s formal opening and testing Of the
.asiou bridge tool, place yesterday af-
COON at o'clock. Ten wagons and three
. each heavily laden with rock, and
ing an aggregate weight Of at least one
adrea tons, were drawn across the bridge
q scarcely caused it TO tremble. All who
ya examined it pronounce it superior TO
be- old structure, and one Of the best in the
uitad States.
% is not necessary for us to onter into any
mute description Of the structure; there
lew of our citiz,us but have examined
aud all agree that it combines neatness
l strength, in an eminent degree, being
credit al. Ike 10 the builders. the managers,
tho citizens Of Nashville and Edge
...- The trial Of the bridge, a party Of
emeu. including Hon. Neil S. Brown,
President Of the bridge, and Messrs.
.Irrs. stratt0n, Henderson, Jackson,
amuson, Trainer, Hamilton, Captain
larl. Gen. Hickman, Pryor Jones, Eli
.sstt. VIM. G.. Brown, Mr.. Maynard, and
.-s. wire invited 90 the residence Of
o.. sanford, Esq Of the First National
.. and Secretary and Treasurer Of the
iea Company, where they were enter
mod I'M "a very handsome manner, by Mr..
Mrs. s.. Every delicacy Of the aeason-
cream. strawberries, and the very best Of
wla wine, were there 10 profusion, Of
B ...h the guests partook with the greatest
LIB. Mrs. Sanford, the hostess, did the
r most admirably. She lie lady Of
aaed culture and taste, and admirably
ptad 30 the dispensing Of hospitality.
A large number of toasts were offered inn
-.mp.a by The guests, which were respond
in brief but pertinent remarks. The
lowing are a part Of them;
ByA. g. Hamilton-Tho President Of the
Igo Company.
Responded to by Hon. n. s. Brown, who
aplimeutei the Company for the manner
which they had pushed forward the work.
said that for the last four years, Edge
end Nashville had been like a husband
wife divorced; but now they were re-
ate5. and what God and nature had joined
tuo msu put asunder.
Hv Hon. Neil S. Brown-Tho Directors of
H Bridge Company.
Responded to by Gen. Hickman in a few
any remarks.
by Capt. Hi.liard-The Hostess Of the
AIRS. Sanford responded by thanking the
Captain and the company for the honors
entered upon her.
BvW. G.. Browne The trade aud mer-
,.rts Of Nashville"
.5spouded to by Robt Thompson, mer-
aut and member Of the Board Of Alder
a, and by A. S. Hamilton, also mer-
aat, aud an ox member Of the City
lrcu.
By Hon. Neil S. Brown "The Press"
responded to by Mr.. Ell Beckett, Of the
aayile Daily Union.
1y 1Ir. Hamilton "The City Fathers"
responded 70 by Mr.. Thompson.
Hg Mr. Hamilton The Mechanics Of
aa City Of Nashville"
responded to by Vim. G. Browne, Of the
...u, who said he was happy to be one Of
.a. Glass, be expected to die in the har-
aud he looked upon the mechanics as
bone aud sinew Of any land.
Other toasts were offered, and responded
after which the party returned to the
y in merry mood, aud highly pleased
h the elegant reception they had met
Do, from their host and hostess.
.-ysway AFrNR.-Two horses, each at
.-el TO light buggies, without any one in
era 10 guide, took fright yesterday morn
s on the public square, and made the cir
or The Courthouse at 2:40. After
.aing their way amongst market carts,
rs. express wagons, etc, they were final
brought 10 a halt by some well-wisher Of
human family and, strange TO say,
bout any injury being done to either the
aa.s or the buggies. The leaving Of
r5es attached to vehicles on the public
's-'a Of the city is highly reprehensible.
sasLED Proposals.. 49, Capt. Hamill will
Five sealed proposals till tonight for
transportation Of large quantity Of
by stores 10 Jacksonville, Ind. See ad-
'--.ssmcut.
Jon CLABEsvGLLE.-Aue extra train Of cars
The accommodation Of visitors 10 the
.'isy.lle tournament, will leave the
-sville depot, on the Edgefeld and Ken
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