Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-12

Of life together, awaiting the general resur-
rection. Mount Oliyet and all similar
cemeteries are in fact testimonials to this
cheering faith. Hence their high signifl-
canoe and lasting claim upon the pnrest
and hottest affections of the human heart.
Nashville Raees--Fifsh and Last Day.
There wasa large and brilliant attendance
on the course yesterday, to witness the
closing scenes of the Spring Meeting of
the Nashville Blood Horse Association.
The day was very fine, and the ladies were
out in force. The music was inspiring
and all went merrily and pleasantly.
FIRST RACE
Was handicap for $500, for beaten
horses, mile heats. A. Barnes named b. f.
Lantana, by Capt. Elgee dam Angelile, by
imp. Albion, four years old. There being
no competitor the FLY galloped for the
purse.
SECOND RACE.
Two mile heats; 500 entrance, $50 for
felt; the Association added $500. Only
two started-the Hiaipdtha colt, PdtTicidn,
and the Bleak Wind colt, Sandy Barnes.
Both had made their first appearance in
public in the "Green Stake" on Wednes-
day, the latter being the winner, and the
former second and third in the race. The
first pool sold at the Rooms showed Barnes
to be the favorite by two TO one. The other
steadily rose to FIVE to seven. The bidding
on the track was spirited, and showed still!
greater equality-$100 to 500 being offered,
but no takers.
First Heat. Patricida led from the jump
throughout the first mile by about couple
of lengths. On entering the second mile
Barnes made a brush for the inside, but
failing, kept his former position to the last
halt, when he came up a little. On coming
into the home stretch he came down to his
work. The contest was now close and ex-
citing. The heat was in Doubtful its close,
which showed in favor of Barnes by five
or six feet, in 3:464. The excitement was
now intense; and the hackers of PdtriciGn
were anything but hopeless. There were
no pools selling, but bets were made freely
at three to one, and the friends of PdtrieidR
were anxious to get four to one, which it
was difficult to get.
Second Hedt.-During the cooling, both
horses evineed some signs of distress, but
not sufficient to prevent the heat nor change
the tenor of the betting. AT the tap,
Barnes took the lead, but yielded it at the
end of about one hundred and fifty yards,
and the first mile was a repetition of the
first heat. After turning into the second
mile Barnes closed up, but soon dropped
back few feet and began his work at the
three-quarter post, intending to gain the
turn in the home stretch, which he substan-
tally accomplished, coming under the line
two or three lengths ahead, in 3:4S3. 1t
was one of the most intensely exciting per-
formances of the week-and was highly
creditable to both the inexperienced horses.
The ladies drank to the winner, and to the
success of the Association, and the crowd
dispersed in the best order.
SUMMARY.
Cumberland Stake, No. 2, for three year
olds, two mile heats; 500 entrance, $50
forfeit, the Association to add $500.
DR.. G. W. Greenfield names 3. c. Sandy
Barnes, by Bleak Wind, dam Prairie
F. Bissick n names mes Oh. G. Patrician. by Hia-
watha dam Gloriana, by Eclipse-.-......-..
F. Bissick names eh. f. Maggie Hunter, by
imp pd #
johnson 4 Douglas names 5. f. Sadowa, by
Jack Malone, dam Sea Breeze, by imp.
pd It
7. &. Moore names b. t. Fannie Cheatham,
by Lexington, dam Laura, by Leviathan pd #
Time-3:461z; 3;4S12.
Thus closed the excellent sport of the
week. Preparations will be Immediately
commenced for the Fall Meeting, which is
designed to be still more attractive in its
array of horses and in the performances.
The officers of the Association have
been most diligent and efficient in the dis
charge of their several duties. The Presi
| dent, Mr.. b. F. Cockrill, has commanded
universal admiration by his courtesy, fair
ness and strict attention to the duties of
his position.
The Secretary, Mr.. George Darden, by
his indefatigable exertions and constant
labors, has contributed greatly TO the sue
| cess and pleasure of the meeting For the
| promptness and energy with which he has
met and discharged the mulliform and ar
duous duties of the station, he deserves the
highest commentator. The other Off
| GERS, and their assistants, were attentive
and contributed their full share to the gen.
eral success. There was not an intoxicated
man on the track during the.week-nor
| the slightest disturbance or disorder Of any
sort 10 mar the pleasures of the tori. Up
| on these facts we most heartily congratu-
late the officers and members of our Blood
Horse Association, and wish them many
like meetings.