Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-16

"
aMexican Bale" is said by tobacco men to
be the finest sample ever exhibited from
the ClarksVille market. The samples are
handsomely bundled, being made with
much care, and tied with blue silk ribbon.
Major John ]. Thomas deserves much
credit for getting up this display, which is
one of the most beautiful features OF the
Exposition. The display attracts as much
attention, especially from the farmers, as
ANYTHING on exhibition, and we regret that
more of our Clarksville tobacco men have
not been as earnest In contributing the Leaf
to our Exposition. rv
A LIVE ALLIGATOR.
Visitors will be pleased to learn that a
Young alligator, about three feet long, was
yesterday placed in the basin OF the Expo
sition fountain by Mr.. NJ. Venable, OF the
Maxwell House, to whom the amphlbions
creature was presented by friend living IN
the far South. Quite crowd collected
around the fountain to see the reptile
launched into the watery pool. 1t did not
require much cOaxing, and the reptile took
things quite cool, swimming around with
much self-cOmplacence, not caring for the
rude stares of the many who collected to
see him. BE must have been
out Ct water some time, mas
much as it never seems TO weary
of swimming around. II is quite tame and
often glides near the fountain rim to the
great delight of the boys and children who
take much interest in the, to many of them,
strange creature. The animal Is about
two and half feet long and is tne speci-
men.
BURGLAR ALARM GUN. Fs
q ljtiln
frightened by the unexpected discharge OF
the s'burglar alarm gun" curious lnven-
ton located under the gallery and worth
seeing by visitors. While in this connee-
ton we would call attention to very
wonderful
ELECTRO MAGNETIC BURGLAR-ALARM
TELEGRAPH,
invented by Mr.. E. Holmes, OF New York,
and exhibited by Mr.. W. ID. Gentry, the
agent of this city. An instrument some
thing similar but more beautiful than a tel
egraph instrument, is placed in the sleep
ing room of dwelling, bank or stores with
hidden wires running from it to every win
dow, door and opening in the buitding.
Should burglar or other person attempt
to enter the house, an alarm is sounded by
vigorous ringing of silver bell attached
to the instrument, which continues until
the persons in the house are thoroughly
awakened and find out by the indicator
upon the instrument where the opening has
occurred. This instrument gives perfect
security against burglars, and has given
entire satisfaction in over thousand cases
where it has been in constant use IN the
northern cities for more than nine years.
II not only gives perfect security but IS an
Invaluable convenience in enabling parties
To know Enthusiastically that their doors and
windows are all securely fastened before
retiring for the night without having to go
over the house, or risk unreliable servants,
The cost of applying thus alarm to dwellings,
hanks or buildings is very small,
being less than the price of an ordinary
horse. and the cost maintaining the small
battery which operates it, is not over hfty
cents per wear, and does not require more
than ten minutes time per year, the battery
onIv having to be invigorated by dropping
In few cents worth Of blue-stone once in
six weeks. The working of the burglar
alarm is perfectly exhibited at the Exposi-
tion. there being several doors and windows
of the building attached, the opening Of
one of which sounds the alarm, and always
draws a large crowd, who are courteously
entertained by full and satisfactory des-
criutiou by Mr.. Gentry. Every one visit
inc the Exposition should see this wonder
full invention.
BEAUTIFUL WORK.
Among the many articles evincing su-
perior skill and good taste may be men
tened the display of Dan Adams, the well
known eperayer and chirographer of this
citv. his collection embraces so many diff
ferent medals, pictures, medallions and
scroll work that would be an endless task
to attempt anything like an adequate de-
scription. In every instance the workman
shin is of a superior and beautiful charac-
ter: the fine carvings are perfect. The steel
engravincs, representing many excellent
pictnres and designs for societies, railroads,
etc. are unique, and defy criticism. The gold
and silver medals so handsomely wrought
are to be seen at the jewelry showcase
of q. r, Calhoun & Co. on the right gal
Ierv. The engrayings with other medals,
specimens of chirography, etc., are exhib-
| tied ON the first nave wall near the lett
gallery stair way. This work should be
Seen by every one visiting the Exposition,
for it is not excelled by that Of any artist
we have ever known.
THE AFTERNOON .....
was ushered in by bright sunshine and
warm weather, which was by no means an
obstruction to a very large attendance.
The people are in Nashville and are ceter-
mined to visit the Exposition irrespective OF
wind, sunshine or rain. In fact there are
few but who desire to spend day and
evening at least in going through this grand
place of amusement and instruction. ~
THE FLORAL GARDEN
| continues the haven of rest 10 visitors.
| New additions of rare exotic flowers are
daily made to the already astounding dis
NAV. The wonder is where do they all
| cope from. This exhibition proves that
Middle Tennessee, especially the vicinity ol
Nashville, is equal to if not ahead OF any
spot or city in any State in its horticulture
progress. Daily
EXHIBITIONS OF CUT FLOWERS
are also made. The grand display o
bououets, cut roses and miscellaneous col
lections win be made tomorrow. The en-
tries must be made by 2 O'Clock P. NJ, a.
tbe premiums will be awarded at .o'clocE
of the same evening.
On Thursday of next week, the 2Sd inst.
there will be grand
DISPLAY OF STRAWBERRIES,
to continue through Friday and Saturday
the 24th and 25th insts. Ample and appre
ciatiye premiums will be awarded for tn
meritorious entries. All the growers OF thi
delicious fruit are rerequested to contribute +
the display. Notes will be made OF the bes
varieties as to taste, flavor and general mer
its, as well as to the best mode OF cultivs
, ting the same. N. B. The tasting editor G
: the UNION AND AMERICAN will be presen
EXHIBITION OF VEHICLES.
: The display of buggies and carriages
quite large, embracing many OF an entlrel
| different pattern from any ever seen in tn
I city. Among them we notice several ver
) fine pony ph@tons of different styles, thel
! being one with a parasol top, an improV
! ! ment which is very convenient and con
Portable. The workmanship is of the tir
|, order and the finish of these vehicles quii
pretty. Among this handsome display "
u notice contributions from the SoutheI
: Carriage Factory aud S. Smedes, Edg
: field.
WAGONS.
There are also large number OF Wagol
Z representing some of the best manufactu
I ers in the country. Farmers and plante
! should improve this opportunity to s.
y what has been recently accomplished
y this branch of the useful manufacture