Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-02-03


We gather from the Savannah Repuo-
lican and Nesos the following items
relative to the Green Line Excursionists;
Saturday morning the Delegates of the
Green Line Excursion, after good night
rest from the fatigues Of their long jour
ney, were up carly and prepared for the
programme laid out for the day.
In the carly part of the morning caITi-
ages were in attendance at the various
hotels, and many of onr visitors embraced
the opportunity of drive to the different
points of interest around the city. About
twelve o'clock they began to wend their
way to the steamers, which were in wait
ing to convey them to Fort Pulaski. At
half past twelve O'Clock, every thing be-
ing in readiness, the Revenue Cutter
Nansemond, under command of ieuten-
ant Commanding Moore, with the Wash
ington Cornet Band on board, took the
lead, followed by the steamers City Point
Petit and Ajax, and after the Nansemond
ran up the river to the western and of the
wharves, she turned her head down
stream on her way to her point of desti-
nation, Fort Pulaski.
Our guests seemed delighted with the
appearance of our harbor, which, orna-
mented as it is by full line of shipping,
was q sight of no little interest to many
of them. About / o'clock lunch was an
nounced on the Nansemond, and tables
were spread in every available space,
laden with all the delicacies of the season.
Indeed, we have never seen tables. more
beautifully supplied than on this occa7
sion. And all hands went in determined
to do justice to the inner man. The
steamer reached the wharf at Fort Pu-
laski about 3 o'clock, when the excur-
sionists were met by Col. Howard and
his officers. After thorough inspection
of the exterior and interior of the fort,
speeches were next in order. Mr.. Bigout
amused the crowd with a short and hu-
morous speech.
Hon. BIB. Eggleston, of Ohio, spoke
Of the flag of our country, which, in our
opinion, was uncalled for, inasmuch as
we were beneath its folds, and have
acknowledged its pre-eminence. Mr..
Maurice, of Louisville, spoke for the
Kentucky delegation, and g1asped the
hand of Georgia in all her commercial
and social interests.
Mr.. L. D Moore represented Nashville,
and well did he perform his duty.
Col. w. NJ Wadley, in behalf of the
Central Railroad, extended polite invi-
tation to the guests present in the city to
make an excursion on their line. After
spending two or three hours at the Fort,
where the party were received most cor
daily, and treated most courteously by
the officers of the Fort, they re-embarked
and the four steamers headed for home.
On the steamer Petit, food, wine, songs
and speeches were toasted, spoken
and heard, the whole time. The
Nashville Glee Club did their utmost to
please every one. Songs of mirth and
those of a mournful nature were sung
with life and spirit, and there was no one
present but who appreciated both the song
and the feeling, "John Happy" the
leader of the club, sang better than ever.
Among the speeches made were those of
Mr.. Roberts, of the Nashville Banner;
Mr.. ]. J. Kelly and Col. Saussy, of Sa-
vannah, and Mr.. Warren, of Louisiana,
which were to the point and most admit
rably "put in"
AT HOME AGAIN AND HowTHE EVENING WAS
PASSED. ~
After the pleasant excursion the friend
ly and cordial intercourse interchanged be-
tween the Western and Southern men,
the four good boats arrived at their
wharves, having experienced no accident
in any way. Upon arriving at this port
some took carriages, started for their no.
tells, and went to bed Others preferred
to remain up and see the night through