Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-20
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The weather continues very favorable
for the Fair. Yesterday was bright and
and SO tempting withal, that but
few persons remained indoors who could
make it convenient to be ont Early in
the day, the streets were lined with people,
and from the busy stir to be seen on the
main thoroughfare leading to the Fair
grounds, it was evident that many Of our
citizens were that way bound. Arriving
at the grounds about - o'clock, we found
the amphitheatre better filed than it had
been during the week, and from that hour
until O'Clock, crowds continued to arrive,
until the visitors could be numbered by
the thousands. The Directors were much
rejoiced at the presence of such a large
crowd, and everything was decidedly
lively.
FLOODED STOCK.
The exhibition opened with blooded
stock. and some of the rings were very at
tractive. One feature deserving of particu-
lar notice was the display of stock owned
by Gen. w. G. Harding and 3. f. Cock
rilI. Esq. The celebrated stallion, Jack
Malone, entered the ring at the head of the
line, and the noted Brown Dick brought
up the rear. The procession which was
partly composed of the offspring of these
world-renowned animals was very impos-
ing, and attracted much attention.
MECHANIC HALL.
There was more interest manifested in
this department than had been noticed
during the week, and we notice that a
number Of new articles have been contri-
buted. Lockwood's patent Tire Shrinker,
o new and improved machine for upsetting,
cutting and punching iron, was in opera
ton, with quite number examining into
its merits. 1t was from the mandatory
of Cooper & Stockwell, Ell Paso, Ill. A
blacksmith forge, patented byJ. NJ Cayce,
of Williamson county, and manufactured in
this city, No. 80 College street, is good
institution, and a great improvement on
the old style. Osburn's Alaska Refrigerator
was in freezing condition, and attracted
many visitors during the day. The Arctic
Refrigerator manufactured in this city by
the Southern Manufacturing Company was
not passed by unnoticed
SALE OF STOCK.
A fine blooded stallion, sired by Ava
lanche, the property of ]. P. johnson, Of
Williamson county, was sold at public out
cry in the ring, and knocked down at $3.50.
The purchaser was W. r. Larkin, of Lark
insville, Ala.
AT FLORAL HALL.
We noticed number of new articles on
exhibition. Mccormack has reared pyra-
mid, containing his mineral water and ale.
Robert Joest has a case of stuffed birds,
which attract much attention. A lot of
fine lilies have been contributed by Mrs.
Thomas B. johnson. G.. w. @. Lowell,
formerly of Dickson county, but now of
GAINESVILLE, has. recently invented an iron
heater, which is big Improvement, and
will be eagerly sought after by washer
women.
DINING HALL.
This institution was literally patronized
yesterday, and those who registered their
names for dinner got value received in the
way of everything that was good. 1t is a
frst-class hotel, and we advise everybody
to call on the proprietors, Messrs. Fuller
& HOLSTER, and partake of the sumptuous
fare they offer. Hollister, by the way, has
a room adjoining, where something strong
er than dinner viii be furnished to those
who make early and frequent application.
SOMETHING INTERESTING.
The Utility Stump Fuller, and another
machine of the same sort. will be tested to-
day on the grounds of W. z. Elliston near
the Fair enclosure. Those interested in
stump pulling will no doubt be on hand
AHANDsoME FILLY.
Our friend Z. IL. French had on the
grounds yesterday very handsome two
years old blooded FLY, which was greatly
This is his first attempt in the
blood stock business, and if in this line he
proves to be as Jealous and indefatigable
as in the cultivation and propagation Of
plants, he will cause other stock raisers TO
look to their laurels in the future.
THE FOX CHASE.
The foxes were turned loose upon the
grounds yesterday, and the hunters, with
their hounds and horns, started in pursuit
The foxes were young, and the sport was
not as good as expected, the dogs ove1tak-
ing their prey before the chase was fully
interesting Ben F. Cockrill, one of the
hunting party, however, made q happy hit,
when he tied a string to the dead fox, and
dragged it after him around the mile and
half mile tracks. He was mounted on a
fast charger, who made the dust fly at
every jump, and with his whole pack fol
lowing in trail, the sport was altogether ex-
citing.
THE DEER CHASE
was the feature Of the day, and elected the
greatest interest and excitement, in which
the entire crowd present, consisting Of
men, women and children, were in sympa-
thy. The deer was turned loose at the
stock stables, and continued on the field
for upwards of half an hour, closely pressed
ut times by one or the other of the hounds
in the chase, but managed to evade cap
-ure. When it was reduced almost to a
that one Of the lgng-eared
,aniEes would oyortake the animal il darted
over the fence and struck a bee line for
loral hall, and entered the door, bouncing
over the collection of flowers which sur
round the basin in the centre of the build
ng. The doc was Immediately closed
md the hounds prevented from entering.
Had the latter succeeded in getting into
he hall, there would have been shocking
If plants and flowers, and the feet deer
yould have doubtless come out second
pest in the struggle. The sport was very
inc and enjoyable.
THE ARENA.
The following are the premiums award I.
d in the arena during tie day:
BLOOD STOCK.
Aged stallion, four entries as follows:
rem. Gordon Granger, of New York, Jas 2 .
ohnson, Franklin, W r Cornelius, Nash (
lie and Brown Dick, the property of Z |
yockrill Premium to last
Two year old-A C Franklin, of Gala
in, and Archer Cheatham, of Davidson.
'remium to the former.
Suckling-T G Bacon. of Elgefeld c II,
c, and b T Cockrill. Premium to for
Ter.
Aged mare--Entries by B T Cocsrill and
franklin. Premium 10 latter
Three year olds -Craig & Sons Irene
hepherd, premium.
Two year olds-Five entries, one by c
rankin and others L T Cockriu Prem
I'M to \ C Franklin.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS
Special premium of $50 offered by w
Harding and y F Cockrill for best suck
g by Jack Malone SIX entries, as fol
WIS: B f Cockrill, T G Bacon, Edgefeld
II C, and four by Gen. Harding. Bre
ium to last.
Special premium offered by b + Cock
IL for best sucking by Brown Dick Two
ltries byiB F,Cockril, who took the pre-,
ium.
JACK STOCh.
Aged Jack-F Il Rains premium
Three years old-James Il Cockrill pre-
iUm.
MULES.
Payt y,aTr 4, bar,,ocg Tho, o,,ar;,.