Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-14
CTRIOSITIES.


mess and other cards printed on short
notice and in handsome style.
CURIosITIEs.
Col. French, of Warren county, Yesterday
presented an Indian calumet which was
found before the war by young man while
blowing in field, that had been TILED forty
or fifty years previous to the unearthing of
this relic. The pipe is over twelve inches,
the design being a raven, on the back Of
which is the hopper, connecting with the
hole for the stem which comes in from the
opposite end. The calumet is carved out
of green stone, which is of the slate family
and it is thought must have been made in
East Tennessee near the copper mines.
The location of the stone is peculiar to
copper deposits and vein Of it is found run
ming from near the Ducktown mines up into
North Carolina. The pipe was found two
miles north Of McMinnville, by young
man named Patterson, who was killed in
the late civil war. His mother will not
part with this relic, around which clusters
not only historic incident and ideas of the
rude aboriginal life, but also tender memo
ries of the heart. Near by the place where
it was dug from is to be seen the remains Of
what is thought to have been wigwam or
hunters camp, number of cooking uten-
sis having also been found here a long
while ago. 1t is a well known fact
that the Cherokees and other tribes came
down in the region of McMinnville
to hunt, and it may have been that party,
while on an expedition of this kind, was
beset by some hostile tribe and killed, or
else lost the calumet and utensils. Another
pipe, bearing an eagles head, with its sharp
beak and full plumage carved, was found
in this region, but by whom we have not
learned. The pipe now on exhibition
weighs about five pounds, and attracted
much attention.
LAST NIGHT
the attendance was large though not crowd
ed. The attendance embraced many of our
citizens, but more from the country.
1t is good place to observe
WORKS OF ART.
Among the paintings of our eminent art
ist, Geo. Drury, which adds much to the
art feature of our Exposition, is the picture
of Gen. Walker, "the blue eyed man of
destiny" There are many persons here
who remember him well, and many will
desire to see his picture, which was taken
from life. The efforts to plant the then
spOtless standard of America in Nicaragua,
reads like the tales of chiyalry and become
more favorite as the distance from their
date increases. Mr.. Drury who seems to
know how to make the canvas glow with
life, has given true and speaking likeness.
This picture adds one more to the magnif
cent collections of Mr.. Drury.
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY.
Among the magnificent displays in the
Ha hat Of
K. g. G.. II. Freeman & Co., who have on
exhibition in the corner room Of the east
end specimens of the finest wall paper,
mirrors, gilt aud walnut frames, cases, base
windows, etc. Their apartment is so ele-
gantly fitted up with goods manufactured
by them that it looks ike the interior of
some royal residence. Nearly every one
notices the fine effect of this display and
make it a subject of much praisewoTthy re-
mark. The firm of Messrs. l., r, % G. H.
Freeman & Co., is composed of active,
energetic and enterprisiDg young men,
who, having served an apprentice
ship in the business are necessarily
practical workmen. The excellent taste
everywhere displayed is . noteworthy
feature. We regret the fra did not have
an opportunity Of exhibiting some of their
finest and most valuable mirrors, the largest
on exhibition being by 5 feet. Owing TO
the large number of orders to be filed,
which we would remark is a good indica-
ton of q prosperous business, this firm has
not had time to make the exhibition de-
sired by theEls OF fine French mirrors,
MUSIC.
The following is to-night's musical pro-
gramme:
1. Quickstep FROM LRcretia Borgia.
2. Song-'Tis but Little Faded Flower.
8, Sparkling Galop.
4. Schottisch.
8. Song-Belle Malone.
6. Under the Daisies.
Z. Then You'll Remember Me.
THE HORTICULTURAL GARDEN
has been enriched with handsome ad-
di5ions of new plants in bloom from the
Asylum and Mrs. OVerton's gardener. Ths
parterres are now Ornamented with roses
and cut flowers, among which latter appear
verhenas and peonies. Among the novel
ties are several new specimens Of the double
geranium, the first exhibited There is to
be grand display of cut flowers, roses and
bouquets, for tho best of which there are
several premiums offered by individuals. |
Owing to the lateness of the hour when re- |
ceivin9 the list Of premiums to be awarded
and the already crowded state Of our
columns, we are compelled to defer publ
cation Of the same until tomorrow.