Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-13

ne 1Akes his good Fortune Like q
Philosopher.
The annual Fair of the Tennessee Agri-
cultural and Mechanic Association, which
opened on Monday last, was brought to a
close yesterday, and has been very success
full throughout. The exhibition altogether
has not been equal to former occasions,
and particularly in the mechanical depart
ment. But on each successive day, the
display of stock has been worthy Of note.
The trotting contests have been the best
we have ever had here, and have been
greatly enjoyed by the large crowds in at
tendance each day.
The crowd on the grounds yesterday was
fully equal to that of the previous day, and
was estimated at Is, 700.
Among the entries for display in Mocha
| MICS Hall we cannot avoid mentioning the
superb carriages and buggies from the
mandatory of f. M. Allen, Nashville, and
| the elegant one-horse carriage and no-top
buggy from RsEick, Curtis q Co., Green
| castle, Indiana, the two cases of harness
and saddlery from NJ. McKeon, Nashville,
the plumhing work and crystal fountains, q
beautiful feature, from David Grewar,
Plumber and Gas filter, Nashville, the
cedar and oak ware from Prewitt, Spur &
Co., of Edgefeld, and the display Of the
Southern Wheel and Handle Company.
The beautifully finished reapers and now
ers of the champion" and "Clipper''
| companies added much to the snowy fea-
lures of the hall and attracted crowds OF
wheat and grass growers. The portable
| gas machine of j. II. Needles 81 Co., also
attracted considerable attention. e
The great feature yesterday was the
grand drawing which took place in the
| judges's stand, where the two wheels were
displayed in the presence of the vast crowd
| in the amphitheatre. Two blind boys
| were at the wheels, one drawing out the
numbers from one wheel and the other
drawing out the prizes from the other, all
Of which was done in the presence Of the
commissioners. a large number of num-
bers had been drawn before the one draw
ing the principal prize was announced
| The lucky number, 1858, was then plac
| ep on the blackboard in front of the audi
ence, and in few minutes thereafter the
holder Of the ticket drawing this prize made
his appearance at the principal eDtranee
to the ring. The holder proved 81 bs oul
well known citizen Of Whites Greek, Felix
| as SOO6. dS Ii DSCdlA1e
mouthed about that be was the coming
man, crowds 1ocked around him, and be
was drawn into the arena, where James
Young, the chief of police on the ground
tied the blue ribbon in the lapel Of his coat
he then made Mr.. Earthman turn around
to the audience, and take off his hat. Mr.
E. made modest bow, and gracefully re
tired to the stand, taking his good fortune
as cool as cucumber. The holder of the
ticket drawing the principal prize we believe
is native of this county, is about fifty.
five years of age, and is farmer by occupa
ton. In bis district he is leadinI
man, and Yields a large influence among
his neighbors. In the old political times ht
was an ardent Wing, and as the saying is
was Kipg-Bee in his locality, and one o
the very bsst working men in his party
He is withal clever gentleman, and it il
said this last piece Of fortune is just now
very timely, and will help him out consid
erably. There were very many on tbs
grounds who would have teen pleased a
receiving the prize, but having failed, they
were gratified that it passed into the hands
of good citizen, and one who really need
ed it.
At this time of writing we are unable Il
say who received the $4,000 and s., ion
prizes. The holders of the Iucky ticket!
viii probably turn up in few days. Sew
eral minor prizes were also drawn, but W.
have not heard who obtained them. Tn,
drawing was conducted by men who woulC
scorn to do anything wrong, and every one
was satisfied that the distribution was Oh
the square. Elsewhere will be found full
list Of the numbers to which prizes were at
tached.