Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-05-09
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Tha uolioe regulations az the ez4oellon
s,a = perSeck and compiste as could be
desired Beside the special policemen on
Srtv There. under the supervision of
Massrs. Watson and Ryan, policemen Rob
erfson and Morris, Of the city police de-
partnent. have been detailed for regular
duty at that place during the exposition.
The repairs on the suspension bridge
ara rapidly nearing completion, and when
done that structure will, unquestionably,
be much stoutsr and safez than ever
before. Such has been the design OF the
directors and contractors having the WORK
in charge.
Several admirers of C. citing stock go to
franklin, Kentucky, to witness the tflai Oh
speed. which takes place there to"day, De-
tween Rather and Orphan Boy.
IL became somewhat cloudy yesterday
afternoon with indications OF rain, which
would at this time throw quite q damper
upon the races and the Exposition.
Mr.. Richard Gaines, whose accidental
shooting with distillery raid some time
aimee has been mentioned, and who has
been confined to his room for some days,
we learned yesterday was improving con-
siderably.
The health of Sheriff c. NJ. Don ldson,
though still bad, is better than it has been
for some weeks past.
Several of enterprising livery men have
recently replenished their stables with &C.
cessions of fine stock. A number OF ex-
| celIent horses reached here yesterday
and Sunday from Indiana.
Gu te q number of passengers came to
the city yesterday evening by way way OF
the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad,
to be in attendance upon the Exposition
to-day. A large number of fast horses and
distinguished turfmen are in the city IN
view of the races commencing to-day.
Col. Thomas Boyers and Mr.. Brown OF the
Galistip Examiner, were in the city last
night. The latter will remain with as fol
rome days. Col. B. returns home tnii
morning.
A negro boy about years old, whose
name we did not learn, had the middle
finger of his left hand chopped off with al
ak in South Nashville yesterday.
The several hotels were well filled las
night, and presented scenes OF considera
bic stir, hustle and animation.
The several passenger trains reaching
the CITY yesterday evening were LITERAL!
iammed with passengers drawn hlthsr D!
The attractions of the exposition and tn.
races, The incoming trains to-day vii
bring hundreds of others, and to-day AM
tomorrow our city will be thronged witt
strangers and visitors Thousands VII
| visit the exposition to-day and to-morro"
and we venture that every one who goe
will feel that he has been highly enter
taiuei and greatly proftted by the visit.
The following gentlemen were appointe
bv the Governor Turnpike Directors yes
terday, and enter at once upon the dutie
as such: For the Gallatin and Cumberlan
. River Turnpike, William Mason, John q
Turner and James Alexander, and for til
, G arksville and Russellyille Turnpike, inc
w. Williams.
Maria Msxey, cOlored, arrested for Lar
: ceuy, was yesterday tried and acqultte
a by Justice Cassetty.
j There are at present foriy-nins inmates
y the Workhouse, without any indication
, of an early reduction in their number.
The street force is at present trying
. put North Vine Street in improved cond
! ton.
Workmen are engaged repairing Il
track of the North Nashville street raj
| road