Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-10-04

not equal to that noticed one year aoo
No doubt, large additions will be made To
day. Our friend Steele, of Edgefeld, p A
on exhibition some fine saddle trees. w,
also noticed a collection Of handsom,
cooking stoves, several varieties of wate
coolers, chests, wall paper, door frames
trunks, corn shelters, wheat fans and othe
implements. We hope the contribution
to this department to-day will be such a
to make it more attractive. Premiums IL
| this department will be awarded on Friday,
| the It'll inst.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Our dealers in agricultural implements
were not on hand yesterday at the opening
but were sending out their contributions
during the evening, and no doubt, will be
fully represented to-day. N K. Griffin
and N. Mcclure, who have charge of the
agricultural implements, give notice that
they will be tested on Thursday, the
9Th inst, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on the
grounds, and the premiums on the same
will be awarded in the afternoon of the
same day. ...a.
The exhibition in the arena yesterday
was confined to jacks, jennets and mules,
and the rings were full and attractive. The
mnles In particular were equal to the best
ever exhibited in Tennessee. In the aged
mule entry Kentucky and Tennessee con-
tended for the premium, and after a rather
protracted contest, tks former bore of the
laurels. When iteoms to the yo1ng stock
however, there was no comparison, and the
entries conclusively proved that Tennes.
see is determined to hold her own. Dr.
Cheatham received three premiums in sue
cession- They we're very fine specimens,
and will do for Xenia or any other stock
sale.
THE BOOTHS
Are abundantly filed, and were hber-
ally patronized during the day. Bob Pat
terson and Maj. Bean are running the
''Green Line, which contains bountiful
supply of ''green seal" and other seals,
native wines, cigars, tobacco, ETC., and are
fitted up in elegant style for their custom
ers. The Merchants Exchange is re-
presented on the grounds by the Jonnard
Brothers, who have q tempting display Of
meats and edibles generally. They are
famous caterers, and will be visited by
their friends generally throughout
the week. Hollister is on hand as usual at
Booth No IS, with 'Como Falto?" and
other good things. Sandy CockrilI has an
extensive establishment filed with sub
stantials and delicacies for the inner man.
His tables presented an attractive appear
ance, and those who fell in with him man.
aged to retire we'll satisfied with the good
square meal furnished George Wright,
the famous vender of Cincinnati lager, oe-
cupies a prominent place, and with sleeves
rolled up, was dispensing something to
wash down the good things from Sandy
Cockrills dining hall
THE TRorTING SPORT.
The feature of the day was the trotting
sport that occurred late in the afternoon.
In the first race for a premium of $50.
there were four started, entered respective
ly by Dick Madison, G. w Eubanks, z
Shadburne, and Mr. Whizziker. At first
the contestants went singly to time, but at
tho close it was announced thatthey would
go together in regular race style, which
announcement was received with applause.
After an exciting contest, "Mollie Buck
ner, the property of Mr. Shadburne, of
| Louisville, was awarded the premium
Time-2:391, 2:42, 2:44.
| For the best trotting horse, mare or gel
ding, with running mate, mile heats, for
| $50; Widener's 6 b Orphan Boy" took
first heat: and McKimmon's ''Old George"
took next heat, and for lack of time the
contest was postponed until to-day Tues
day at u o'clock.
| Programme of the Nav ,4