Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-28


parts Of the building found ready occupant
among the members of the fair sex, as well a
gentlemen, both of whom appreciate this kin
provision made for their comfort.
TWO MORE SCHOOLS
yesterday afternoon visited the Exposition, mi
whose splendid wonders and magnificent beau
ties hours were spent with eminent satisfaction
One Of these schools was the
CULLRoKA INSTITUTE.
From this Institution of learning there wer
eighty-eght students, both male and female
They were accompanied by Prof. w, r. Webb
principal OF the Institute, who evinced as mucl
interest in what was to be seen as any of tn
younger minds. We are glad to know that til
Intelligent and appreciatiye of our people realiz
the value of the Exposition. The other schOo
W&s
PROF. DoBsoN's ACADEMY,
from Columbia, which from the number anC
high character of its literary institutions, enjOv
social prestige accorded to few cities of its siz
in the South. We never saw visitors relish the
visit more than did the forty young ladies anC
gentlemen of this school. They were eager Il
grasp every bit of information offered, and die
not suite an opportunity to pass without deriy
ing something that was instructive and profta
BILE.
FINE ATTRACTION
Yesterday was Gen. Charlie Decker, who wal
continually followed by gentlemen and the ladies
the latter surrounding him whenever a favorable
kiss from Charlie, whose excessive m0desty
alone prevented compliance with what /.
thought to be very pleasant request and mos
delightful task.
WANTED TO BE CERTAIN.
Yesterday, gentleman whose eager thirst fol
Geographic knowledge is only eQualled by his hui
manitarian curiosity towards mankind in gener-
al and Mr.. Charlie Decker in particular, ap-
preached hurTiedly the Press stand. Leaning
over the railing of this literary circle, he bent
himself An stOrk shape when Swallowing an eel
or fish, he Numbered in the ear of young man
the nervous inquiry, "NYho Is that little man?i'
this m N n Gincnrifv
replied: THAT? Why that Is Gen. Tom. Thumbs
he has just shaved ard looks remarkably young
"Well," replied the now wOnder-struck inquis-
tor: al thought, and told Betsey Ann, my wife
sO-only wanted to be certain. Much obliged
With this the interested chap hurried around the
gallery, seized Betsey Ann his wife, and eight
children, in age from sixteen to four,
and gave chase to Mr.. Charlie Decker,
the door. The gentleman with his whole
domestic caravan rushed through the door and
coming up with Charlie, who having stopped on
the opposite side of the street to wait for the
street car, was lighting cigar, he was heard to
expOstulate thusly. "Gen. Tom. / have often
heard of you but never have had the pleas
ure of seeing you; like myself my wife and the
children have long been anxious to see you.
hope you will excuse my seeming rudeness, but,
sir, was extremely anxious to meet you. had
just entered the building and getting glance
Of you in the gallery, left my folks below and
went up where, fortunately, L ascertained you
were Gen. Thumb" Having somewhat reeOv-
cred from the embarrassment necessarily atten-
dant upon this deHOuemeHt of personal distinc-
ton, Charlie informed his complimentary adj
mirer of his mistake, told him his
name, and advised him to go back in the EXPOSE
ton and not be foolish again. The surprise and
look of chagrin the gentleman felt upon receiv-
ing this reply, so tantalzingly Endorsed by the
laughter of twelve or fifteen persons who had COL
leoted thereI can better be imagined than de-
scribed. The gentleman and his caravan went
back to the Exposition, but were surprised they
had to buy tickets again before being admitted.
This trip after Gen. Tom Thumb cost the inqui-
sitve individual exactly 81, paying 81 % for him
self, wife and the three large children and fifteen
cents head for the middling ones, five in num-
Der. The last heard from Betsey Ann, who was
sorely distressed as she remarked to her husband;
my dear, that's lost us SO much sugar and blue
ing-why did YOU go taring aTter him-tOO bad
too bad"-and so it was.
LAST NIGHT
the attendance was very large, being estimated
attraction for the evenings entertainment was
the
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF FIRE WORKS.
The bare announcement caused thousands to as
semble, and so soon as the shades of twilight had
gathered their folds, crowds were seen going to
the Exposition and taking "their standn At 8
o'clock exactly the band struck up an air which
was the sign al for the display.
FIRE ROCKET
of unusual brilliancy was discharged, lighting
up the Swallowed beauties of the heavens far
and near, dimming even the beaming stars them
selves Several rockets were as fine as any we
have ever seen anywhere. Some would shoot
high up, soaring gracefully along the cloudy
fields, shaking magnihcence and fiery showers at
every motion. These lights represented
the prismatic colors, and their harmOni-
GUS contrast, so grandly shOwered forth
to the armament, and SO far above the
GREAT CROWD,
which had assembled in front of the buildings,
were truly fascinating to the eye as are the hope
gilded visions Of fancy to the poets mind. Broad
street, from Vine to Spruce, and all the space
adjacent to the Exposition buildings we're packed
and damned with people, horses and every kind
Of vehicle. The crowd outside was estimated at
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE,
from whom arose cheer after cheer as some blaZ-
ing rocket or brilliant light sped like a fiery
fiend, dazzling with their grandeur, fascinating
with their splendOrs.
THE FIRE WHEELS
we're OF varied beauty; at one moment red lights
leaped forth in picturesque figures, then green,
yellow, blue and other lights followed in rapid
succession. The Bengal lights and flower pots
produced very fine effects, casting brilliant ra-
dance for hundred yards, giving a strange,
weird look TO the vast throng of human beings
in front of the buildings. In order
TO prevent fire, Capt. Stocked, with his usual
had fire engine stationed near by.
In this connection we would state that the pa
rade and
DISPLAY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
will take place at O'Clock this afternoon in front
Of the Exposition buildings This is done at the
request of a large number of people, and for the
benefit Of many visitors from Manchester, who
are ANXIOUS to witness a sight so splendid as this
will be. The firemen will be in full uniform and
everything in trst-Class order. 1t is useless to
comment upon the pleasure such an exhibition
must be to every one who shall be so fortunate as
to be present.
THE RUSH.
After the pyrotechnical display the great crowd
made for the building each eager to obtain an
entrance. This was not easily effected for the
doors were blocked by the tremendous rush, re-
luiring several additional persons to receive the
tickets which were offered in reckless prOfusion
and astonishing liberality.
After once gaining an entrance
THE BUILDING
soon presented scene of joyous animation not
often witnessed in Nashville The youth and the
beauty, the elite and the cultivated, of our COM
munity were present beside many elegant visitors
from different towns and counties Of Tennessee
and other States. The
Prof. Morton Camp, the renowned penman
and pen artist, who wields the pen so gracefully,
mas unfOlded for our admiration and criticism
he finest specimens OF penmanship that we ever
saw, from which the eyes of the beholder may
rink and never weary.
CORRECTION.
In our Sundays notice of j. Z. Pauls machin-
Try, the types made it Rice's.
THE MUSIC
Jy the Band last night was excellent, elciting
much praise from those who enjoyed it. The
oa0u mas improved very InuCn Dy reason OF its
requent playing during the Exposition. The
blowing is to-nights
MUSICAL PROGRAMME.
l. Mocking Bird.
q Waltz, Oriental.
g. Song-l'Make me no Candy Chaplet."
f. operate selection-La Traviata.
5. SChOttisch.
8. TTauemerei.
One Of the chief features of the evening was
he presence of the -
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.
Who we're met at the door by President Parsons
md the Board of Managers and were carried to
he office, where several impromptu speeches
we're made.
SPEECH OF MAYOR MORRIS.
Gentlemen, Managers OF the Exposition;
When, thought, we had but Just emerged from
he disastrous effects OF war, did not believe it
Tas possible to have accomplished what l see
ERE so soon. desire to say frankly as Mayor
the city, l thank you for what you have done.
I is an evidence of enterprise and valuable
here are others to follow me and, therefore, |
ield.
ACONIo SPEECH OF PRESIDENT WILKINSON,
ALDERMAN.
Not anticipating this agreeable opportunity to |
peak shall nevertheless not embrace it. but in |
eference to the more eloquent President of the |
Their branch, yield to him.
PRESIDENT HOWELL, CoUNCILMEN,
Itdoes not become me, President of the Board |
f COuncilmen, because am manager here to |
ay what we accomplished. We have struggled |
gainSt difficulties, however. The evidence of |
ur success is before you.
The Interchange of sentiments were succeeded
y the conducting of the visitors about the Ex- |
OsitiOn.
THE CONCERT TONIGHT.
Tonight Prof. Weber, the grand organist of |
he South win delight the visitors with the follow
swing choice gems from the old masters: