Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-23

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far surpass what we have expected and is of such
character as would do credit to an Eastern civ
The different figures are handsomely made
while the arrangement in the cases is most ad-
mirable
THE CANDY MANDATORY
is attracting much attention, it being a novel
feature to a large number of visitors. Every
kind of 81 lex and fancy candy Is manufactured
at the Exposition and those who have never wit
messed the process should not lose this Opportu
uity. Several hands are kept constantly at work
and it is interesting to witness the aptitude they
have in the manufacture of this great and de-
lightful article.
THE AFTERNOON ATTENDANCE
was quite large embracing many people from a
distance. The weather being cool the afternoon
entertainment was most delightful to every one.
Among the new contributions made yesterday may
be mentioned the following
CURIOSITIEs,
presented by most worthy citizen of Nashville
one, which has claimed much attention and also a
doubtful belief from an eminent geologist of this
State is piece of wood petrifed, once part Of
living tree, but now petrifed by the intense heat
of the great Chicago fire. The tree was standing
in the yard Of a residence gin that city. After
the fire had been subdued or
one half of it was found perfectly charred, the
inside, or part from which the specimen on ex-
hibitiOn was taken, being left in petrfed state.
The tree belonged to the pine family, and the
OF such great heat is question we leave with
the biologists, many, if not most, of whom
aseribe an original vegetable nature TO coal and
other seemingly petrified substances of this char
acter The other curiosities consist of piece of
bOmbshell thrown by the Confederate batteries
into Fort Sumter, and also piece of the mar
bic mantle in Gen. Robert Anderson's room at
that place. These are valuable relics of the late
unpleasantness and revive the fact that Gen.
Grant, who was in New York city at the time of
this distinguished soldiers burial, did not attend
his funeral. There is also large collection OF
Confederate nOte-paper and envelopes, ON which
is printed the flag Of the lost cause. 1t is pleas
ant and yet not unmingled with sorrow to view
these relics of the late unpleasantness, suggest
ing as they do the memories of fallen valOr, and
the disappointment of a nations hope. These
euriosities are on exhibition in the meteorological
cabinet where they may be seen by visitors.
EXCELLENT MUSIC.
One Of NashVille's fairest daughters rendered |
several fine instrumental pieces on the piano, to
the great delight OF many enthusiastic admirers.
fOrmance Of this young lady eviDee musical
culture of very high order, not possessed by the
majority of those who engage in this accom-
plshment.
During the Exposition there have been numer-
Gus attempts by boys to enter the buildings by |
tearing on planks on the old street car depot !
Night before last one of the watchmen seized a |
youth by the head as he was about to enter the |
building, causing him to make hasty departure |
minus his hat and handful of hair. By apply |
ing at the Broad street entrance both OF these |
trophies Will be returned to the youthful owner |
and no questions asked. Boys should be careful |
about the way they endeavor to effect dishonest |
entrance. into the Exposition.
CAN'T FIND THE WAY OUT.
Yesterday afternoon a curious looking speci- |
men OF the genus homo, after feasting his |
eyes on the sights until his senses became /
with delight, stepped up to gentle
man and asked him to please show him the way |
to get Out-he had seen so many things that his /
eyes were twisted and his head turned so that /
he couldn't find the door Being too weak by /
reason of his intoxicated pleasure, he was placed |
in charge OF an officer whose friendly assistance /
did not prevent the inquisitive stranger from
falling into the pool of the fountain. He was
hshed out almost half dead, and very much
to think he had been so unexpectedly |
placed in the watery domain of the young alli-
gator. He will visit the Exposition again, and
we hope with better success.
LAST NIGHT.
By half-past seven O'Clock last night every
street leading towards the Exposition was
thronged with vehicles and people anxious to get
there early in order to witness the display of
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
that being the great attraction OF the evening 1t
was not long before the four engines, with the
Hook and Ladder Company, took position on
Church street, between High and Vine streets, |
at the corner of which they were met by the EX-
position Band and tOrch-hght bearers. At 7:40
lhe Band stationed in front struck up lively
air, which was the signal for
THE ToRCH-LIGHT PROCESSION
10 move, going down Vine street to Broad. In
the meantime Green Morrow had stationed him
self on the Broad street balcony, which
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TWO CALCIUM LIGHTS
we're displayed in connection with Bengal lights,
casting brightness almost equal to that of the
,un at early morn across Broad street, as the
entire Fire Department headed by the Band
marched by.
SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE
had collected in and around the buildings, thick
y packed and damned, occupying all OF the
sidewalks and half the available space in the
streets. The Band left the Department as they
moved slowly by the building, in front of which
4I,afr chi Tod lie
iery steed reviewed the companies, the members
making 4, graceful salute. The Band repaired to
BROAD STREET BALCONY,
which was thronged with ladies and gentle
men interested in the operations of Green
Morrow, who, according to the programme,
DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS,
calcium and Bengal lights, the klatter of which
we're of different colOrs, displayed very success
ully and to great advantage. Atregular inter
-als
we're set off, to the great delight of the immense
lumber assembled below. These fireworks
we're as pretty as any we have ever witnessed in
nv city, and caused much pleasure to the spec
ators. The Engines and Hook and Ladder Com
ANY proceeded to Vauxhall street, where the
Engines fired up and got ready for action. at
,iven signal
THE ENGINES DASHED BY
t full speed. The bright light, the brilliant uni
orms and glazed hats of the firemen, the fiery
teeds, all combined to make onelOf the grandest
lights Imaginable. Wnei inc WOIu was gwen
THE GREAT CROWD
,egan to waver and seethe backward TO the side
walks in order to escape being run over, for the
ngiEes rushed past down Broad street
AT A FRIGHTFUL SPEED,
,oing so fast that many not accustomed to the
light were alarmed, lest some one might be
nanged by the hOOf of
THE HORSES,
which looked wild as the untamed steeds OF the
Western prairies, sleek and of fine form their
appearance was truly beautiful, and the l.
MAGNIFICENT SIGHT,
While it filed one with awe and wonder, also
fascinated and dazzled. The engines came in
his ORDER first the Eclipse, second the Hamilton,
bird the Deluge and fourth the StoekeI, the
look and Ladder bringing up the rear. The
rst two engines rushed by at lightning speed |
nd filling every one with alarm, especially as
he Hamilton" few past the first engine IN front
f the balcony. Several persons screamed and
he imminent peril to the bystanders was thought
0 be almost unavoidable. This, however, was :
lot the case, for the driver by
PEACEFULLY managed the horses, stopping them
lmost instantly at the desired point, much 70
he relief of large number of persons Accord
ng to the orders of the Chief, Capt. StockeIl,
Tho was present on horse back experimenting I
very thing with his accustomed GOODNESS and en-
ency, the engines took
THEIR POSITIONS
S follows: The Eclipse, corner High and Broad
freets Deluge, corner Vine and Broad streets
hamilton in frOnt of Vie street entrance; the
tOckell halted at the corner of Spruce and Broad
treets. The Hamilton engine was the first to {
THROW WATER.
oW commenced a spirite display of the depart
lent each engine being worked up in q handsome
hammer by the firemen, Soon was seen
-FOUR STREAMS
water shooting high in the air, reminding KS