Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-27
A jolly Occasion.
From the Gainsb0ro News


NASHVILLE, Dec. 10, 1S73.-Y esterday
while circulating among those OF my
friends IN tie city OF Nashville, whose
hearts still cherish kind rec0llectiOns of
their former homes amidst the hills and
valleys of the upper Cumberland, received
an invitation from the proper source to be
on hand at halt-past II O'Clock 4. NJ, on
board the new steamer Bolivar III. Cooke, to
participate in the social festivities arranged
by her gallant commander, Capt. Byers, i'll
order to her formal introduction into these
waters. In due time walked down to the
wharf in company with others ticketed for
the occasion, and made my way up into
the cabin. Col. Bolivar II. Cooke, in
honor Of whom this splendid new craft is
named, was the central figure there, sur
rounded by host OF apprecitive friends,
and keenly alive to the honors Of the occa-
sion. The elegant saigon OF tie steamer
Was rigG6d with extensive tables grace
fully supporting an abundant sup
ply Of wines in the oldest cOb-web
brands. At a fitting moment gentleman
of the BGIlaei corps, i'll a few happy re-
marks opened the festivities, and the col
Ored gentlemen i'll attendance Immediately
opened dozen or so Of champagne. and
the ever ready Col. Bolivar suggested an
'.eyo Opener all around (Which was OPEN
" allowed TO be ''the right thing in the
right place,') corkS flowed and speeches
hopped-l mean cOrks hoped and speeches
flowed from more than one eloquent lip.
Neat toaSts were given, full of grace and
point. The press was offered Iy Capt. \.
j. McWhirter and responded TO IN some
very sensible remarks BY tie Ge,l Of the
UNIGA AND AMERICAN. agriculture
Horticulture, Commerce, Trade, the Arts
and Sciences were offered and drank with
applause, but think the biggest bumper
was when we drank the Upper Cumber-
land" (lcaying of course IA few waves to
float the CoOke.) This was given by Maj
l.. I. Armstrong, whose graceful, easy
style will he remembered by all the TN
ADu,iana.''
Among the quiet loOkers-On. noticed
John S. Bransford, under whose skillful
management, this end of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad is so satisfactorily oper-
ated; Col. Watson NJ. Cooke, the sUccrss-
ful boot and shoe merchant, and Joel "
Settle. his able partner, Desidss many 9th
ers Of dignity and caste whom have the
misfortune not TO know. Also from the
SltdI btlSlItSS ttllJCI VI OUl CITY, bbStINtN
Messrs. DemOville, of that very large drug
house Berry, Demoville & Co.; T. J. Hop
kins, Of the grocery interest; Maj. Jack
Goodbar, Of the hat and cap line: Sam.
Cowan, the man of such splendid notions,
(lOjOke fact i,anla larga numberOiyounger
representative of our best business interests.
DR.. Cardwell, Of Smith county, was on
the tapis, and in answer to vigorous calls,
made some pertinent remarks. Our old
friend, Wash Butler remembered thp coca
sion (bs prOAy) in mis- usual brilliant way.
The "Joyial Jack PRICE, in the loss of his
tongue found graceful pen, and wished
tho b. II. Cooke much success. The Off
cial circles OF State were pleasantly repre-
scented in the genial persons of our eX-Sec-
rotary, Hon. L. II. Butler, and the present
incumbent Hon. G.. y. Gibbs.
Everything went off brilliantly, happily,
quickly (wine and Hayannas not excepted).
Everybody went off brilliantly, happily,
Slowly, and your correspondent after
three hours Of real enjoyment waved an
adieu with his hat as he passed up Front
street, wishing in his heart that the B. II.
Cooke and her splendid officers might never
run agin snag," and that when her final
landing is made, may it be under a solid
(Nationa) bank. O. G.. X.