Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21

In the Insurance Business-WhO are
At the Springs.
To the Union and American:
LoNG BRANCH, July 10, 1S75.-Rain
raini last night it fairly came down in
solid sheets, and all night long the roar Of
hungry waves as they beat against the
shore could be heard. This morning finds
the Branch limp, stupid, lifeless, the accus-
toned quantity of bathers are inOWhere 10
be seen not a vehicle, not sign OF life on
the saturated highway. Thursday was the
last day but one Of the races with fair
attendance; the track iR good order; the
smiling face of the ladies in sheir elegant
tOilettes giving bright and refreshing ap-
pearance to the grand stand. If there be a
beautiful track in America it is the Mon
mouth, with ClUmps Of trees in their dark
green foliage; a picturesque mansard,
| rooted grand stand, and an elegant club
house hard by; every inch Of the track per-
| fectly visible, never losing sight Of the
horses daring the entire race-tew courses
| anywhere can boast of so many advanta-
ges; none that l know Of, so many beau
ties. The warmest day, arefreshing breeze
is waited to you from the open sea in full
sight, in all its grandeur Of white capped
/ WAVE anu DAkLtg DtduLlAul MalCAs
| Yesterday the favOrites were all winners.
The "talent" was happy and fairly beamed
with joyous delight as the winnings Of the
day found their way into their depleted
pockets.
The feature Of the day-a burlesque Of
| the brOadeSt kind-Was a race by gentle
men riders for a silver cup. As the variOas
| gentlemen 'sOcks" took their position, the
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manageable, veil after veil Of derision and
peal upon peal Of mocking laughter greeted
them. The race was a mile dash. The
contestants showed no more efficiency in
| the management Of their horses than an
eight year old Tennessee boy might do.
| Finally, a start was obtained and the race
won by Dion BOucicault, jr., son Of the
| dramatic author and actor. Having spent
much time in Ireland in "crOss country"
riding, he was a very fair rider, and, saving
| his horse until the last quarter,
came up winner by a full neck.
| Tomorrow brings to a close the present
racing season, which has been 4 very sue
cessful one. Kentucky has carried off the
palm, and the bennington blood has gen
orally told. Among the nOtabilities pres
ent were Gen. BabcOck, Hon. S. S. Cox,
Gen. Burnside, Buffalo Bill, with his long
locks, and AlgernOn Augustus Simpson
Fitz Hugh SartOris. The last named in
dividual wore the smiling aspect of pater-
nifty, and could DOW and then be seen
s'smiling1 sweetly at the bar. 4 bright
newspaper friend Of mine speaking, few
days ago, of the birth of the young Ssr-
tOris, Wittily remarked that ere he was
christened his august grandfather gave him
an Indian contract and stood Frederick
d. Grant, in. The President was not visi-
bic, there being a Methodist canp-meeting
in the vicinity. Looking to the third
term, he considered discretion the better
part Of valor, and prudently, though at a
great sacrifice Of feeling no doubt, remain
ed away.
Within the past few days there has been
quite an exodus from here to attend the
regatta at Saratoga. much to the disgust of
the many cOTmOrant BOnifaCes Ofthe place,
whose PRAYERS are ever for the temperature
of Tophet and "gOOd Lord send us more"
The very latest startling intelligence is a
duel said to have been fought here last
Sunday morning between sour mutual
friend" Frank MOultOn, who getting into
a heated discussion, relative to the Beecher
question, was challenged and went out at
o'clock in the morning 10 appease
"wOuuded honor The cOmbatant's
took their position; MOultOn al
lowed himself 70 be fired at
without returning it; stuck his NAL
laca cane in the ground at 4 distan-e of
ten PAGES, drew a bead with his derringer
pistol, fired and knocked the ivory head
of, cody remarking, "See now easily
might have killed yOu.' | am inclined to
the belief, however, that it is all q cGHdrd,
for / am sure, from personal observation,
that he was too drunk during his entire
stay at the Branch, even to have hit 3 ten
acre barn, ten steps. MOultOns and Beech
ers and the Plymouth Church, thank
Heaven, are institutions which alone can
flourish in the puritanic air of Brooklyn.
More another time. CONSTANCE.
BEERsHEBA SPRINGS.
To the Union and American.
BEEESHEBA SPRINGS, July 10, 1875 -
Although the season is a little backward,
owing to the unusually cool summer and
wet weather, the crowd now at Beersheba
is a very respectable and pleasant one,
numbering in all some I2j OF 13O persons,
with daily additions Of from ten TO fifteen
visitors.
THE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY
consist usually in playing ten pins, crOquet,
parlOr games, music, singing and eating,
the latter forming no incOTsiderable portion
of the days enjoyment, for it is impossible
TO be at Beersheba and drink the cool ami
strongly impregnated chalybeate water to
be found here without being the happy pos
SCISSOR Of ravenOus appitite. The usual
programme is frequently varied by eXcur-
sion parties 20 various points 'Of interest
in the neighbOrhOOd Of the Springs, promi-
nent among which may be mentioned
'Slone Door," a natural CaUseway leading
a considerable distance down the
mountain side, and from which |
magnificent panoramic view
can be had of the valley beneath and Of
the opposite mountain; "YOung's Mill and
Laurel Mill, at both Of which are to be
seen beautiful cascades and waterfalls;
"Peter Rock" and others too numerous to |
mention. At night the guests usually re- |
pair to the ballroom, where dancing is |
INDUCED in by young and old to the pleas |
ATTEST strains of the chattanooga Band" |
THE GRAND BALL.
On Friday e ening last the first grand |
dress ball of [ he season came of. IL was /
given in honor Of the Southern Life In |
suance Companies, whose representa-
tives held their regular ANNUAL meeting at |
Beersheba this year. No trouble or ex-
pense was spared by the hospitable prOpri- |
etOrs. The guests had for weeks looked /
pleasantly forward 10 this event Of the sea
sOD; and the ladies upon the evening in /
question appeared in full ballroom dress.
If l were a jenkins ] would like to give |
you description Of their beautiful cos
tunes, but not being a parsonage of that |
character, l will not make the attempt.
PERSONAL.
Among the guests now a. Beersheba we /
find the following: N. B. Pitcher and fam /
lily, Senator Henry Cooper and daughter, |
Mss Sarah Adams, G. d. Berry and fami- /
ly, Miss Jennie Kirkman, p. S. HOllins and /
family, Miss Jenne Jones, Miss Maggie |
McCrea, MissiEliza Winston, Mrs. McPhail |
Smith, Col. II. L. Claiborne, Mrs. John |
Dow, Mr.. J. II. Fall and family, Mr.. Fred. |
Porter, Miss Kate SOrvell, Mr.. Ambrose |
Morrison, Mrs. J. b. Brown, Mrs. NJ. Wre- /
than, P.L. and Sam Crockett, Miss S. God
help, Dr.Frank HalloWell and family, Miss |
Rena Howell, Mr.. ID. Adams, Mr.. d. S. /
Adams; Of Nashville; Mrs. j. B. POstOn
and Miss Jennie POston, of Memphis; Mr.. |
and Mrs. Alex. Smith, and Judge Alex.
Montgomery, Of Mississippi; J. n. Beadles
and family, and J. j. Dyas, Of New Or
leans; DIR. J. Hunt and daughter, Of Tex
rs; DIR. ". e. Darlington and w. p. En-