The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-02
THE GAINESVILLE TOTrRNA-
MENT.
Resume Of Yesterdays Proceedings.
Gen. QuarIes' Speech, etc., etc.

Clarksville, the tournament, aud the re-
union at the Female Academy.
At half past six o'clock, Wednesday after
noon, the signal was given TO set adrift the
steamer Tennessee" upon which we had
taken passage for the Grand Tournament at
! GAINESVILLE. simultaneously with the NOV
| ing of Of the Tennessee, the Palestine, with
as gay and gallant an assemblace as ever
took berths on a Cumberland river steamer.
also loosed her head line and started
in the wake Of the namesake Of the " Vol
unteer State" Making the bend Of the
river about the same time, the descent was
then commenced in real good earnest. The
Palestine, being less bulky and more ready
to yield TO the command Of her pilot than
the Tennessee, en- advantage was gained,
and she led Off in the race. Having get
herself frightened up, the Tennessee com
menced a vigorous pursuit, until the point
Of Decentralization was reached.
On passing the city Of Nashville, Horns
silver band, which had been engaged for
the round trip, took a position on the hurri-
cane deck of the steamer, and as she
glided majesticaIIy past the City
Of Rocks, the surrounding hills were
made to echo some of the most
delightful and inspiring airs as ever found
utterance through a "Horn," or a eombina-
ton Of "Horns." From the wharf, and
from either side Of the river, and particu-
larly from the suspension and railroad
bridges, where a large number Of both sexes
had collected, the waving Of handkerchiefs
and the repeated cheering inspired us with
a feeling Of inexpressible delight and plea
sure. A hearty "6od speed you on your
journey seemed TO be the controlling i'm
pulse Of every one who witnessed our de-
parture.
The city having receded from our view,
we turned to contemplate nature, Of which
there are no more beautiful subjects than
the towering hills that stand out in such
bold relief for miles and miles along the
banks Of the Cumberland. Supper be-
ing announced, we, in common with
the large crowd on board, proceeded to
do justice to the sumptuous repast set before
us. This interesting part Of the programme
being through with, and the cabin cleared
Of tables, the floor manager announced
dancing as the next in order The band
took position, and two sets being immedi-
stely formed, the cabin was soon a scene of
gaiety and mirth. From an early hour in
the evening until dreary morn the hopping
party tripped lightly to the lively music.
There seemed to be a full measure Of enjoy
ment realized by all who participated. To
Capt. Dan. &. Kinney, who was general
superintendent Of affairs, assisted by Ny
Lord Palmerston, much praise is due for
their attention, and the effort put forth to
make the occasion one Of pleasure to all. Mr..
George Farnsworth, one Of the pilots of the
craft, was as near ubiquitous as a man well
could be, and kept things in order, and had
system observed. Mr.. Frank Lowell had
charge of the wheel in the pilot house, and
conducted the boat, laden with precious
freight, to a safe anchorage in the harbor
Of Clarksville. Mr.. Robert Ferguson, the
Clerk, by his genial disposition, and urban
ity Of manner, not only drew around him
more closely, many Of his former friends,
but won hosts OF others.
Arising early on Thursday morning, and
partaking ola hasty breakfast, we proceeded
up town, where We found everybody astir,
and preparing to 60 to the Fair Grounds,
the great centre Of attraction. After calling
upon some old friends, and making several
now acquaintance, we wended our way to
the depot to take the 9: O5 train for the spot
designated for the ASSENT, ing Of the chiv-
airy, gallantry and beauty of Tennes-
see, Kentucky, and several adioin-
ing States. Though arriving at a compare
lively early hour, we found quite a large
concourse of people already assembled. We
were received, as were also the entire corps
reportorial, with a hearty welcome and
greeting by Gen. W. A. Quarles and Major
House. A position was assigned us upon
the stand, from which point we would be
enabled to have an unobstructed view Of
the entire programme. By half-past ten
o'clock, the large amphitheatre, capable Of
accommodating about sight thousand people,
was we'll filled, and nccessions were still
being made. By half-past eleven, all had
about got in; and in looking around, a
grandcr and more sublime sight never had
been presented 70 our view. One sea OF
faces met our glance on either hand. It was
sight the gods might look upon with ad-
miration.
OF the Press gang present, we are pleased
to mention the following c. O. Faxon and
C. D. Kirk, Louisville Courier; J. L. Kirby,
Louisville Journal; Frank N. Paul and
Mr.. Burdam, Nashville Union and Ameri-
can; John Wallace, Nashville Dispath AL
bert C. Roberts, Republican Banner Char
ley Moss, Louisville Democrat Sterling
Niblett and James Grant, Of the ClaTksville
Chronicle; W. A. Solomon, Of the Clarks-
Vile Express.
Soon after the assembling Of the reporto-
rial party upon the stand, and some
Of the officers Of the day, with few
ofthe guests, divers and various champagns
bottles were uncorked, the pure contents Of
which were enjoyed and highly appre-
ciated.
OFFICERS OF THE TOURNAMENT.
The following gentlemen were here an
pounced as officers Of the Tournament:
King of Arms-W A Qusrles.
Chief Marshal-T D Leonard.
Assistant Marshals-Col Bailey, F C
Anderson, c q smith, johnson West, " NJ
Daniel, John Massey, Col B Morris, Hen
~ Merritt, George Cooke, J N Thomas.
Heralds-Major Clare and J a Wagner.
Judge for LIST and 9th Rings--Captain L
S Marshall, Col J House, and 7 D Scott.
OPENING or THE ToUEN ANEST.
The exercises opened with grand entree,
and q display Of equestrianship, with three
ladies and five gentlemen. The ladies were
Miss Blanch Lewis, Miss Crozier, formerly
of Knoxville, and Miss WRrfeld, o. Ken
lucky, with the following gentlemen as es-
corts, to-wit: VIM. Settle, VIA. Kerr, John
Massey, Thomas Mcclure, and Frank c.
Anderson. The riding was very graceful
the ladies acquitting themselves with great
credit. The next was the
TOURNAMENT RING,
in which a fine wreath was the prize. she
Judges consisted Of John F. House, 7. D.
Scott. and Prof L. G. Marshall. In the
ring. too, we noticed Gen. B. F. Cheatham,
and General Cerro Gordo Williams. The
knights appeared in the ring en- costume,
aud made brilliant display. The names
and characters Of the contestants were as