Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-31

NHGfNg OF THE SUSPENSION BRiBGE-fHAND
rERTAIyuENr an Mn. SANDFoRD's, IN EDGE
sAp.-Y esterday evening will long be re-
tinbered in the hiftory Of Edgefed and Nash
isthe celebration Of the opening Of the Sus-
n Bridge. Hundreds were present to wit
no test to which it was submitted which con-
10 placing some ten wagons loaded with
lpon the bridge Notwithstanding this i'm
weight. increased by the great throng
T. there was not ths slightest indication Of
ortion of the work yielding. The long lapse
hrs alone can effect this superior structure
many n sire shall have been gathered TO their
the corroding rust Of years bids this
ndid work Of art 10 be no more.
Ex-Governor Neil s. Brown the President of
Board Of Directors, Major Foster. City Engi-
Il Heneral Hickman. and others, have exhib-
a air industry and enterprise highly compli-
sutafg 20 Themselves as well as to the city
nnessee has always been proud OF her enterpris-
spirit and rvals any State in the Union in
4respeci.
N present at the opening Of the bridge pro-
ineod 1t in every respect superior to the ONE
royed during the warts cable far superior
q the bracing in every respect heavier. and
ore durable.
10 celebrate, the successful result of their
bors, and te hepstuate more pleasantly the
7eut, Mr.. sanford, one of the Directors of the
oRrd, extended ~ invitation to the members of
sho press and Dire tors to attend festival at his
BIS dwelling in Etgheld.
+ General Hickman. very generously rendering
- the benefit Of his splendid carriage. in com
Vsny with Gov. Brown aud Major Foster. we
sounded away through the enrapturing and in
fitting groves ofEdgcfeld, to his mansion. Here
vas spread banquet vhoseluxury and elegance
would fain portray, but dssist.
Sparkling and bright, ia liquid light,
lhe wine IN goblets CLEANED :"
10 STRAWBERRIES natures richest luxury. de-
,us cake and choicest fruit added to the fest
les ofttehour. And such an hour! Ono that
LED up the sentiment:
nd don this make amends-hoal the wounds
II ll Che long years of grief and toll
ssadHtSs Of the pBst-the bitter past. "
d. Hamilton, one of our most enterprising
schants. offered a toast to EX-Goy. Brown.
Id Responded in most eloquent and touch
d sadress Characteristic of his giant intellect.
heould see cleaning in his eagle eve the feel
20 of ambition and pride Of other days. when he
Ahed TO the futures Of Edgefeld and Nashville
ndiespecially the proud old State of Tennessee
Hish ILLUSION to the latter WAS most cnmpturing
thcfittle assemblage was electrified by the ad-
ire4 Of this honored sire.
Tdbsts were offeredby various memhcis of the
loarf. Of a character that indicated the concord
aacobf sentiment and the unanimity Of feeling
that hefvaded the circle.
Gcn. Hickman proposed toast 10 the success oi
be press Of the cts and for the prosperity of all
ler citizens, irrcsper..,c of political tcucts.
r-This was received with yoctcrous cheers lie
hlso made a short address appropriate to the oc-
Nasion Mr. llchaerson. merchant of the city
b. made a beautiful address, paying a high com
llment to his adopted State. Tennessee. Ts Mr.
euford aud his accomplished lady complimentary
cast. were also offered.
Mrs. sanford. who l. tho pcrsoniGcation of Gle
tauce and gcntility,
"Apticinated each and ovegy oaro
A And with gentle words, made happy
The festive throng.'
She was the FIRST lady who crossed the bridge
hn It's being opened.
H Afler appropriate toass by Mcssrs Thompson,
sackson and Others the eyer-to be remembered
ksciualagc dispersed to their respective homes,
hhus ondcd the celebration Of an event historic
bit character
atfoo great praise cannot be bestowed upon Coz.
BfSef :, ~. Foster and the Directors Of this Gu
terprise. We are proud hal sSasirfffc can boast
T such cntorprsiug spirits. The indciatgable
M of Gov. Brown and Gen. Hickman, in par;i-
cular. VIE have given their personal attention 10
thc crmpletion of their enterprise the thanks of
e. city are due.