Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-01
B. F. Cockerill.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Ex-MayOr r. b. Cheathsm.
Gen. w. G. Harding,
Judge Turner s. Foster,
Maj. r. c. McNairy,
w. H. johnson, Esq,
]. NJ. Hinton, Esq.
SECRETARY.
Geo. w. Darden, Esq.

Geo. W. Darden, Esq.
THE LEASE OF THE GROUNDS, ETC.
As the beat means Of accomplishing the
ends for which the Association was formed,
thew resolved to lease the course and
grounds, and become responsible to the
public and the great blooded-stock interests
of the country for the conduct and man
agement Of the same. Their
OBJECT Is NOT TO MAKE MONEY,
but to foster the improvement of the stock
of the country, and to afford the admirers
of blooded stock, the patrons of the turf
and the breeders of fine horses an oppor-
tunity of witnessing the race in its highest
type, and to guarantee a fair and honest
test TO the merits of such horses as may be
entered TO compare speed and bottom with
competitors. Hence, the entire receipts of
the Association, after preparing for the pro-
per and convenient appointments of the
track and grounds, and the comfort of the
public, will be hung up in purses, and go
into the fobs of the men who bring out the
fastest horses. If the effort and object is
properly seconded by the public they will
be enabled TO present such purses as will
attract the most celebrated horses of the
land.
IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY MADE.
For several months the Association has
been devoting a great deal Of time and
money to the complete renovation of the
track and grounds. Many thousand dollars
have been expended, and the improvements
already made amount to a complete reTo-
luton. The line of the track has been re-
cast, so as to bring it more nearly to per
feet circle, thus cutting off the abrupt angles
of the several turns and making the run
beautiful all around. This is a decided
improvement, and will tend to throw each
horse upon his own mettle, and destroy the
chances of advantages in getting into the
stretches. The judges stand has been
transferred from the northeast point of the
course to the southwest, thus converting the
old time back stretch into the present home
run. Thischange necessitated the removalof
all stands for the accommodation Ofspectator5
to new base, and they are all now commO-
dionsly and airily located on the west side
of the track, nearly opposite the line
The races will be run in the afternoon, and
the public will thus have a fair view OF the
sport, free from the glare of the declining
sun, which was so disagreeably oppressive
under the old arrangement. The entire es-
Enlistment ON the river bank has diaap-
peared, with the exception of the old resi-
dence. which is retained for the superinten-
dent of the grounds; and these several
changes and Improvements have SO meta
morphosed the place that It's old habitues
will scarcely know it, .-
ACCOMMODATION FOR THE LADIES.
An important feature in the renovation
is an elegant reception room for the ladies,
and stand placed so as to overlook the
entire track, and be free from all chance
of disturbance or annoyance from any
cause. In other cities the ladies have
deigned to bestow their smiles and wave
their handkerchiefs upon the noble victors
on the turf, and have enjoyed the occasions
supremacy. The Nashville Association
propose to make our course as attractive in
this respect as that of any other in the
country.
This very brief sketch of what has been
done and what is being done shows that
nothing will be omitted to make this the
great central point Of racing interest for
the Union. .t. rc
THE INAUGURATION o THE NEW ERA.
The preparations for the app reaching
meeting are such as to put into practice the
designs of the Association. The races will
commence on Tuesday, May 7th, and con-
tinue throughout the week, beginning each
day not sooner than o'clock, p NJ, thus
afiording every body an opportunity of so
arranging matters as to be able TO be present.
An excellent band of music has been en-
gagged, to perform each day for the enter
tainment an exhilaration of the crowd
Special arrangements have been made Cor
the pleasure and comfort Of the ladies,
who, it is expected, will grace this occasion
in unusual numbers. They will be re-
ceiyed By a committee Of oar citizens, the
mention of whose names is sufficient assu-
rance that everything will be done to their
satisfaction.
LADIES RECEPTION COMMITTEE
This agreeable duty has been assigned
to the following gentlemen Capt. Thos-
s. Hays, Judge Turner 5, Foster, Maj. r.
G. McNairy, Capt. BOYD NJ Cheatham and
Mai. w. W Shute, who will omit no effort
to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of the
fair, who may give their smiles and pres
ence TO the occasion.
THE HORSES PRESENT AND TO ARRIVE.
The racing will, of course, be done BY
the horses, aud glance at them will show
that the prospect for most brilliant and
interesting season, has not been equalled
for many wears The stables already on
the ground are as follows:
JOHNSON & DOUGLASS Embracing four
horses. Maogias, Duke Of Orleans, Sdiadin,
ali tried horses, and an untried two year
old FLY, by Mckee Free, ont Of Ada Tens.
The 6rst two are by jack Malone, and the
third by Cd Boston. This is 'lay out
that the owners bid high upon, and will test
the material of the best
Gro. MISUNDERSTANDING seven
horses. C0rdOpd, by Lightning. Condo
Ter, by Commodore Sterling Price, 2nd
HIGHLANDER and an untried colt, Coafiot, BY
HighlGadeT ch. f Knott, by JACK M0loas,
Oh. c jim AfeGoEn, by Bulistia, and Dr. g
Repeater, by Audla,ieke. The dams inolnde
Aiadc7bg, SkGrk, Arabian S1cE1orie, IN
Jaescdor and SoueTeioR. A concentration of
hoods that is certainly favorable TO bring
ing out the good qualities of all
Dr.. A. c. FRANKLIN 's-FoHr horses, all
uatried. B. G. 4 Y. o. by Lexington, ch (.
" W ~ p &-tstN, dhNA wv ~ - % , e
| O. By Jdck HaIoas Dams-frst, Iodine :;
secand, by Albion third, by 2nd Wagner !;
and fourth, by Pdoole This is cGmbi
nation which promises we'll.
FRANK BTssICKs'-Five horses all I'M
tried. FaEia0n, by Hi0'ratLs =. Maggie
HuaIe5, bay Imp. Aaardiidn b, G. Concord
| hy IsrsngioH !. b. c. Hozzard, by LsTinotoa
and eh. c. j. b. by 2nd Highlander. Dams
| include Gloriara, Heads-I-say, 10y Gisaooe,
aud BeH0mira by Monarch The Licking
ton the favorite blood Of the times, pre-
walls in this stable, and though the AMI
mats are uutried, yei, on the principle that
blood will TELL the owner goes in 10
| WIN
A. BARSFs'-Three horses: Laniaaa,
by Capt E7gee, Peyt0na Barn, and an IN
tried hlly, Ckimiseite, by jim Rogers, all out
Of AaosliHs, by Imp. Aibion Bsrnes knows
! his stock and runs for the money.