Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY
How ii was Celebrated.

to adopt Saturday or Monday for the gen,
eral jubilee. On this question there was
division Of sentiment, but there was a gen.
ersl disposition to commemorate the day in
some way or other. But by common con-
sent, Monday was finally agreed upon as the
big day. This, however, did not interfere
with some Of the young folks, who COM
menced their fourth on Saturday, in at
tending numerous private picnics in vari-
Gus portions of the county, one of which
occurred at the foot of the Ridge on the
north side of the river, and another at Nc.
Murry's, near McWhirteroville, south of
the city. At both places there were large
crowds, and a good time and joyous day
was spent by those who attended each.
Our German, Swiss and French citizens
selected Sunday to do their celebrating,
while an excursion on the steamer Talis-
man to Priestley's Springs was also one Of
the events of Sunday, and altogether sue
cessful in every respect. F
THE GERMAN AND SWISS FESTIVAL.
According to the published programme,
our German and Swiss citizens formed in
procession at the Douglas warehouse on
North Market street, and marched through
the streets with a band of music
in front, followed with section Of
the Metropolitan police. Then followed
the juvenile Turner'S; next, the adult Turn.
ers; then the Swiss Association, which was
followed by several wagons, loaded with
several Misses, the first representing the
States of the Union; the second wagon re-
presented the Swiss Cantons. The Others
we're in keeping with the day and charac'
ter of the celebration. What with music
flags and display made, it was creditable
turnout, and reflects credit upon the pat
riotism of the German and Swiss citizens
They marched to the Horticultural Gar.
dens, where the exercises advertised were
had, when the large number attracted to
the Garden amused themselves ia vari-
GUS ways. .a a. . .t.-..
The attendance at the Garden was very
large, amounting to several thousands.
The street cars being inadequate to trans
por: 30 large a number, crowds footed it,
determined not to miss the opportunity
for enjoying themselves. Everybody
looked happy and cheerful, and when We
left, at an early hour, we could see no
diminution in numbers. Our German
citizens generally carry out all they under
take in fine style.
OUR FRENCH FELLOW CITIZENS.
A select party of this part of our peo-
pie, ladies and gentlemen, went out to
Rich andeek, where they enjoyed the
day exceedingly, having q fsh-fry, and a
dinner of game, birds, etc. Nothing was
omitted to make it agreeable, and at its
close all returned in the highest spirits.
THE EXCURSION.
The steamer Talisman was tastefully
festooned with cedars, and at an early hour
on Sunday morning had steam up, and
ready for departure to Priestley's Spring,
a shady retreat, about eight miles up the
river. The boat made two trips during
the day, and altogether there were upward
of four hundred persons, including men,
women and children, who availed them
selves of this opportunity to leave our
dust beridden city for pleasant steamboat
ride and romp in the wild woods. We
understand that the day passed off most
sgreea5ly, and all in attendance enjoyed
themselves finely.
These were the principal events of
Sunday, but on yesterday morning, the
city at an early hour presented a stirring
appearance, and it seemed to US, that every
man, woman and child was on the move.
That which first attracted eur attention
we're the large crowds proceeding in the
direction of the depot of the Nashville
and Northwestern Railroad, en- route for
the
ORPHANS PICNIC AT BosLEY's SPRINGS.
The occasion was the annual picnic for
the benefit of st. Mays Orphan Asylum,
aud we congratulate the committee of ar
rAngements upon their admirable selec-
ton of grounds, and in behalf of the
dancers, return thanks to the clerk of the
weather for day 80 pleasant for such a
gathering. The attendance was unusually
large, and on no former occasion have the
friends of the orphan been more sgreeably
entertained in every respect. May all
concerned have many annual returns of
the festivities experienced yesterday.
AMBROSE FISHING CLUB.
The members of this club and their nu-
merous friends made DyeI's Springs, on
Whites creek, headquarters for the day,
and a most joyous day it wss. There was
fine band of music in attendance lively
dancing, a social reunion Of old and tried
friends, not to say anything about the mag
nifcent fsh-fry, and the sumptuous din
ner prepared by the committee of ar
rangements. Long wave the Ambrose
Fishing Club, and may each of the young
members live to that good old age, and be
just as lively and full of fun as the ven
cradle President, after whom the club is
named.
CELEBRATION OF THE CoLoRED FOLKS.
The only celebration which occurred
in the city was by the different So
cieties Of our colored population. At an
early hour our streets were enliVened with
music, and here and there could be seen
the different associations, clothed in hand.
some regalia, with banners flying, moving
in the direction of Broad street, where the
procession was formed about half-past nine
o'clock. The procession was headed by a
brass band composed of colored members.
Then followed an open carriage contain.
lug the Committee OF Arrangements.
Nelson Walker was the Chief Marshal,
with the following Aids:
Henry Harding, W F Anderson, G G
VI D Sumner, Henry Jolly, J C Napier |
md Alex Robertson. Assistant Marshals
John Adams, Sam Tate, John larry, |
ieorge Trimbe, James Caruthers, Horace
Ewing, Joseph P Gregory, D F Lapsley,
ohm w Bsuman and r F Trayner.
The following Societies were represented
q the procession: