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Text Books
1785 - H July 2; adv: 3/5 - Comstock's MINERALOGY adapted to the use of Schools and private students, for sale by M. C. Younglove. (1)
1786 - H Aug. 19:2/4 . H. F. Wilcox would beg to introduce M. F. Cowdery as his successor for the exhibition, explanation, and introduction of "Mitchel's outline maps" and "Winchester's System of Theoretical and Practical Penmanship" in all counties of the Western Reserve. Cowdery has been connected with the Western Reserve Teachers' seminary at Kirt - land, 0. (2)
1787 - H Nov. 10; adv:2/4 . Goodrich's NEW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY, de. signed for the higher classes in district and select Schools with over 220 engravings, 33 maps and a Globe Map, on a new plan. The form of this work is quarto, showing at one view the maps, descriptive text, and en- gravings on the same page.
Teachers and Country Merchants supplied. M. C. Younglove. (verbatim) (1)
1788 - H Nov. 12:3/1 - M. C. Younglove has on sale ELEMENTARY OUT. LINE OF MENTAL PHILOSOPHY FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS by Lyman W. Hall. This elementary treatise, designed for use in schools and academies, is highly recommended by Professor Nott, Professor Barrows, and Mr. Beattie of this city, (2)
1789 - H Nov. 15; ed: 2/2 . S. C. Goodrich, familiarly known to every in- telligent youth in the land as Peter Parley, has prepared a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY for schools, with maps, engravings, index, and pronouncing dictionary of proper names. "It is Peter Parley's crowning work in a popular career of interesting and improving the minds of American youths."
(4)
1790 - H Dec. 20; ed:2/1 - New School Books. . THE PICTORIAL SPELLING BOOK, By Rensslaer Bently, published by Pratt, Woodford & Co. New York, appears well adapted for teaching, and must prove a very inviting book to such as "lisp their A. B.C." The typography and pictorial embellish- ments are very neat. (verbatim) (1)
See also Colleges & Universities; Education
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1791 - 1794
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
1791 - H Jan. 30:2/2 - The bill before the Senate yesterday relating to The Smithsonian institution was prepared by Choate, and differs materi- ally from the bill of Tappan of Ohio. It proposes that the vice presi- dent, chief justice of the Supreme Court, three senators, three repre- sentators, and seven others to be selected by Congress, shall be the board of managers - of the Smithsonian institution. The important section of the bill relating to the library provides a sum designed to carry out a permanent and effectual diffusion of knowledge among men. Jared P. Kirttand of Ohio will be one of the board.
(5)
1792 - H Feb. 25; ed:3/1 - Boon has constructed a self-moving machine which he contends solves the secret of perpetual motion. The power is obtained on the natural principles of expansion and contraction by at- mospheric changes, which, he claims, enables him to keep a spring, that propels a set of wheels, perpetually wound up. It is on exhibition at the American.
"Ingenious brains have been racked we suppose from the creation down to discover and apply perpetual motion to machinery, but the multitudes of attempts to construct perpetual self-moving machines have been proved failures by the great test of time."
(2)
1793 - H Dec. 20:2/1 - The Florentine academicians maintain that water is not compressible. The assertion has been so oft repeated that even some men of science still suppose it to be correct. The statement, how- ever, is erroneous.
Professor St. John of the Cleveland Medical college proceeded yester- day to demonstrate the properties of water, and by means of Oersten's apparatus which we believe is not in the laboratory of any other chemist in this country, rendered it manifest that water is elastic and compress- ible. So striking indeed were the results that not a member of the med- ical class of 160 could entertain a reasonable doubt on the subject. (3)
SECTIONALISM
1794 - H Mar. 6:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "X." says: - "Thie Con- stitution and Liberty lie bleeding at the feet of Slavery and Corruption." So says your Washington correspondent, "Franklin," in your last evening's paper, and I quote it only to suggest that he should have added "Democ- racy" to "Slavery and Corruption."
I deprecate above all things else, with reference to the continuance of our union, the creation of more sectional distinctions; and if you will look at the votes in the Senate you will see that the Democracy of the free states had as much to do with the enactment of this villainous scheme as had the slave states themselves.
"The South is not a hundreth part as much to blame for this flagrant violation of the Constitution as are the North and West?"
(HERALD) "And we have the proud satisfaction of recording the fact so honorable to the integrity of the Whigs South, East and West, that but a single Whig in the House Mr. Dellett of Alabama, voted for the
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1795 - 1801
SECTIONALISM (Cont'd)
Senate amendment of the Texas resolutions. But two Locofocos voted against it, R. Davis, of New York and John P. Hale of N. H." (9)
1795 - H Aug. 16; ed:2/1 - An analysis of the U. S. House vote on the defeated lake appropriations bill shows that only six "aye" votes came from below the Mason-Dixon line; all six being Whig votes. New Hamp- shire and Connecticut representatives were also all against the measure, they being Locofocos.
"How long must we lament the perfect subserviency of the North to the South - how long will the poor tools of slavery and Texas in the Loco- foco ranks here at the North sacrifice everything to party, and bow down in humble obedience to their masters at the South, who go their death against our Lake Harbors and all Northern interest, blinded by the dust of their 'peculiar institution. '" (4)
SEEDS & BULBS
1796 - H July 1; adv: 2/5 - 100 Bu. Buckwheat Seed rec'd from Buffalo, and for sale cheap for cash at W. Powell's Store. West end of City Buildings.
(1)
1797 - H July 1; adv:2/6 - The subscribers have just rec'd by Express a fresh supply of excellent Turnip Seed of various kinds, for sale by the 1b. or in smaller quantities, to which they would particularly call the attention of the farmers. J. Stair & Son. Cleveland Seed Store.
(1)
1798 - H July 1; adv: 4/1 - Cleveland Seed Store, warehouse C, 93 Superi- or street, selling garden, flower, and field seeds: cabbage, cauliflower, onion, radish, etc. J. Stair & Son, proprietors. Seeds largely from England and from best N. Y. establishments. (3)
1799 - H Oct. 17:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, "Subscriber" says: Can some of your HERALD readers suggest a mode of preserving sweet potatoes for spring use - that is, for planting in spring? (1)
1800 - H Oct. 18:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, J. L. Standart says: In reply to an inquiry in your paper yesterday relative to sweet potatoes, I would say to keep them in a dry place as late as they can be kept from freezing. Then pack them in dry sand and keep in a warm place until the last of March; next put them in a hot-bed and sprout them, and plant the sprouts as soon as they are safe from frost.
"A choice article for Winter keeping (just received) can be found at 37 Merwin st." (2)
SHAVING EQUIPMENT
1801 - H Jan. 28; adv: 2/4 - Premium Razor Strops. The first premium of the Fair of the American Institute has been awarded year after year to G. Saunders, for the invention of the Metalic Tablet. with four sides - No. 1 having the effect of a bone without using oil or water, the other
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1802 - 1807
SHAVING EQUIPMENT (Cont'd) sides are for keeping the Razor with a fine smooth edge. It is used and recommended by the first Cutlers in England, and certified by the most scientific gentlemen in this country. Its great celebrity has caused counterfeits and imitations innumerable which can easily be de- tected by the coarse and imperfect surface of what is called the Tablet side, the original being smooth and polished. Manufactory No. 163 Broadway. New York Wholesale Prices $4-$6-$9-$10-$13 a dozen, differing only in outside finish. (verbatim) (2)
SHERIFF'S SALES. See Auctions & Auctioneers
SHIPBUILDING
1802 - H Feb. 15; ed:3/2 . The Cincinnati builders have just launched a mammoth boat called the MISSOURI and the GAZETTE says: She will measure 1,053 tons. This "bangs out" the big boats heretofore built on the western waters. We remember none so large.
Your puff is a trifle too loud friend GAZETTE. We have an EMPIRE on the lakes which measures 1,136 tons, and when you river folks "bang" that out, the lakers will try again. You have "big boats," but no EMPIRES. (verbatim) (2)
1803 - H Mar. 11:3/1 . Captain Hart's new propeller VICTORY was launched yesterday from the shipyard of Messrs. Sanford and Moses in fine style. She sits admirably in the water and will rank number one in this popular class of steamers.
The new propeller PRINCETON, built at Perrysburgh, was launched on Saturday last. (Mar. 8) (verbatim) (2)
1804 - H Mar. 19:3/1 - WING AND WING is the name of a fine brig of 228 tons burthen, launched on Mar. 15 from the shipyard of Sanford and Moses. The vessel is owned by I. O. Matthews of this city and will be in command of Captain Spencer.
(1)
1805 - H Apr. 16:3/1 . The beautiful brig ODD FELLOW, now on the stocks at the shipyard of Messrs. S. and A. Turner, builders and owners, will be launched on Saturday the 19th instant at half past three o'clock. (verbatim)
(1)
1806 - H Apr. 21:3/1 - The Messrs. Turner's beautiful brig ODD FELLOW was launched from their shipyard on Saturday. (Apr. 19) The I. O. O. F. association presented the brig with an elegant suit of colors with due cere- mony. The ODD FELLOW was rigged ready for sea on the stocks, and the launch and ceremonies drew together quite a large assemblage. (verbatim)
(1)
1807 - H May 13:3/1 - Steamer HELEN STRONG . This new boat, built at Monroe by Capt. G. W. Strong under the immediate supervision of Captain Jones was launched on Tuesday. She is 253 tons burthen, is spoken of as
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1808 - 1814
SHIPBUILDING (Cont'd)
a perfect structure for strength and speed, will be completed with all practicable despatch, and placed under the command of Captain Jones. (verbatim)
(1)
1808 - H Nov. 17:3/1 - Captain G. W. Jones is building a propeller for Mr. Burkle of about the size of the OREGON, and Messrs. Moses and San- ford are about laying the keel of a vessel of 220 tons for the Messrs. Richmonds. (verbatim) (1)
SHIPPING & SHIPS
1809 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/3 - Troy and Michigan Six Day Line, operating in connection with the Messrs. Hollister's steam vessels and a number of good sailing vessels on the lakes. A. Seymour, Cleveland, O., consignee.
(2)
1810 - H Jan. 3; adv:1/3 . D. N. Barney and Company, Storage, Forwarding, and Commission Merchants, Cleveland, O.
Proprietors of the Reindeer line on the lakes, embracing 16 of the largest and best class of Welland canal vessels operating in connection with the steamers EMPIRE, CHESAPEAKE, and GENERAL SCOTT, and agents of the New York and Toledo line.
(4)
1811 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/3 - J. Gillett, Forwarding and Commission Mer- chant, Cleveland, 0.
Proprietor of a line of first-class vessels on the lakes and agent for the Clinton line, Erie canal.
(2)
1812 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/4 - B. F. Smith co., Forwarding, Produce, and Commission Merchants - B. F. Smith and George Woodward, Cleveland, 0.
Proprietors of the Zanesville line, Ohio canal; B. F. Smith's line - Ohio canal; agents for Troy and Ohio and Detroit lines, Erie canal, and a line of first-class steam-boats and vessels on the lakes.
Property shipped with dispatch and advances made when required. (3)
1813 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/4 - A. Seymour, Forwarding, Produce, and Commis- sion Merchant, Cleveland, O.
Agent for Hollister's steam-boats and propellers on the lakes; Troy and Michigan six day line on the Erie canal. To operate in connection with the above, he has established the Ohio Six Day line on the Erie canal.
(3)
1814 - H Jan. 3; adv: 2/6 . The new and fast sailing schooner SWALLOW, James Smithrick, master, will leave Cleveland for Sault Ste. Marie immediately on the opening of navigation.
For freight or passage apply to the captain on board or to Thomas Richmond and Company, foot of Superior lane. (2)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1815 - 1821
SHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont'd) 1815 - H Jan. 3; adv: 2/7 - For Sale or Exchange - The schooner AMAZON, seven years old, 180 tons custom house measurement, well found in all respects; sails one year old; will be sold on liberal terms, one-half of the purchase money will be extended from one to two years. Or, she will be exchanged for a light draught center board vessel not over one year old of from 150 to 200 tons burden and the difference paid in cash. M. B. Scott. (verbatim) (2)
H Jan. 3; ed:3/1 - See Newspapers
1816 - H Jan. 6; adv: 3/1 - Lake Navigation . The steamer UNITED STATES arrived this morning from Detroit, bound to Buffalo. (verbatim) (1)
1817 - H Jan. 18:3/1 . Navigation - The brig OWANUNTAH arrived yesterday from Fairport.
(1)
1818 - H Mar. 1:3/1 - The steamer ST. CLAIR arrived here from Detroit yesterday. The lake is reported free from ice, and we presume a boat could reach Buffalo without serious impediment. After only six weeks suspension of navigation the lake is again clear, and the ears of our citizens are saluted with the welcome "puffs" of steamers.
(2)
1819 - H Mar. 10; adv: 2/4 - The new and fast sailing schooner BLUE BELL, Captain Capron, will leave Cleveland for Mackinaw, Milwaukee, Racine, Southport, Chicago, St. Joseph, and Kalamazoo on the opening of naviga- tion.
The - BLUE BELL is a new vessel of 154 tons burthen, and has good ac- commodations for passengers.
For freight (which will be taken at low current rates) or passage, apply to the master on board or to Doddridge and Coe, Yellow warehouse, third one from pier.
(2)
1820 - H Mar. 12; adv: 2/4 ยท Buffalo and Chicago - Hollister's line of propellers - the HERCULES and SAMSON will on the opening of navi- gation cperate regularly through the season, touching at the usual ports.
The new and splendid propeller PRINCETON of 450 tons in command of Captain Pratt will be out early in the season, of which due notice will be given concerning the order of sailing.
For freight or passage apply on board to Captain Robertson of the SAMSON; Captain Wheeler of the HERCULES; or to Alexander Seymour and Company, Cleveland.
(4)
1821 - H Mar. 22; ed:2/1 - One of the most important acts of the last Congress as far as the northwestern states are concerned is the follow- ing extending the maritime law over our inland seas: That the district courts of the United States shall have, possess, and exercise the same jurisdiction in matters of contract and tort arising in, upon, or con- cerning steam-boats and other vessels of 20 tons burthen and upward, en- rolled and licensed for the coasting trade.
"It will give new and much needed remedies to sailors, shippers,
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1822 - 1829
SHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont'd) insurers, and vessel owners, and we doubt not will prove highly conve- nient and beneficial to our Lake commerce."
(5)
1822 - H Mar. 28:3/3 - The city council on Mar. 24, adopted a resolution to make a new list of rates for the docks and demurrage charge. (1)
1823 - H Mar. 31:3/1 - The steamer BUNKER HILL, Captain Stanard, arrived this morning from Chicago and reported a good deal of ice in the straits and above. The Bunker IIILL, a staunch and popular boat, leaves for Buf - falo this evening at six thirty and will be very apt to break up the ice blockade for our Buffalo friends. (4)
1824 - H Apr. 2:3/1 - The Provincial return of duty paid into the customs on wheat entering Canada during the past year was 7,863 pounds, of which 3,538 pounds was received at Port Colborne, the Lake Erie entrepot of the Welland canal. (verbatim)
H Apr. 5; ed: 3/1 - See Brass & Copper (1)
1825 - H Apr. 22:3/1 . The steamer WATERLOO was got off the middle reef without injury. (verbatim) (1)
1826 - H Apr. 26:3/2 - The EMPIRE, the pride of our city and the lakes, makes her first trip on Apr. 28. This is a very useful, as well as curi- ous piece of machinery, the handiwork of the Cuyahoga Furnace engine builders. Every department is in perfect order and under the management of the popular officers who brought out and established the high character of the EMPIRE last season. (3)
1827 - H Apr. 25; adv: 2/4 . The splendid steamer EMPIRE will leave Cleve- land for Buffalo on Apr. 28 at eight o'clock a.m. On her return she will leave Cleveland for Chicago on May 2.
For freight or passage apply on board or to D. N. Barney and Company.
(1)
1828 - H May 10:3/1 - We recently took a stroll over the propeller OREGON, which we found in the possession of Capt. A. E. Hart. The OREGON is a fine specimen of the propeller class of lake steamers and is the product of Cuyahoga mechanics throughout. The boiler was built by Thomas Whaley at the Cuyahoga Steam Furnace. The vessel was built by Sanford and Moses and is owned by Captain Hart, J. M. Woolsey, Kimberly and Company, Sanford and Moses, and Brayton, Egerton and Natrous. The first trip is scheduled to Buffalo on May 12. (6)
1329 - H May 17:3/1 - The EMPIRE - This favorite of lake travelers passed up today with a world of passengers, although owing to the detention of the cars a large number who intended to take the EMPIRE lost the oppor- tunity, for Friend Gibson says: "As punctuality, and uniform motion moves the universe, so moves the EMPIRE westward." (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1830 - 1835
SHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont'd) 1830 - H May 29:3/1 - Steamboat Association - The steamboat interests on the lakes have formed an association for the season, the rates of fare, we understand, the same as last year. The UNITED STATES, Captain Whittaker, always the first to lead off, was the first of the combina- tion boats up, and is to be followed by the LEXINGTON and CLEVELAND.
Later - We understand the fare from Buffalo to Detroit is fixed at six dollars, and five dollars between Cleveland and Buffalo - the last just one dollar too high. (verbatim) (2)
1831 - 11 June 2:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, "Viator" says: I am glad to hear that the steamboat owners have at last formed a combina- tion. It is better not only for them but also for the public, as it will save the country a vast amount of money and labor that would otherwise be absolutely wasted in the operation of many more boats than the busi- ness requires.
Now as an owner of steamboat stock, I suggest to the managers to re- vise their rates and to put our fare down to four dollars; and they will find it now and hereafter better for all concerned. (5)
1832 - H June 9; adv: 2/5 . For Sale . The well found and good conditioned schooner FAVORITE, burthen 163 12/95 tons, will carry 1,600 barrels of flour; 6,700 bushels wheat. Terms of sale, $3,000; one-half down and the balance in one year with approved security.
For further particulars apply to Capt. David Wilison, Perrysburgh, or E. K. Forbes, Cleveland. (verbatim) (1)
1833 - Il June 25:2/2 - In a letter to the editor "A Property Holder" says: The new propeller PHOENIX is now almost ready for service, and the owners have tendered the use of her to the Phoenix Engine co. for a pleasure excursion on July 3. The firemen have resolved in making the trip a benefit ride. The citizens should take advantage of the occasion to enjoy the excursion which will aid the treasury of the company.
"Let the gallantry and success of these brave fellows in many an hour of distress and peril be remembered. Give them a bumper of a benefit; and while you are partaking of the pleasure of a trip at this right pleasant season, you will be aiding a band of Firemen who never shrink from protecting you and yours."
(4)
1834 - H July 1; adv: 1/4 - The steamer INDIANA, Capt. C. C. Roby, will leave Cleveland for Toledo and Buffalo until further notice as follows: Upward, June 14, 20, 26, July 2, 8, 14, 20, 26, at three p.m .; downward, June 16, 22, 28, July 4, 10, 16, 22, 28, at three p.m.
For freight or passage apply on board or to Pease and Allen. (2)
1835 - H July 1; adv: 1/4 - Standart, Janes and Company, Forwarding and Commission Merchants and Dealers in produce, foot of Superior lane, Cleveland, O.
Proprietors of the Merchants' line on the Ohio canal and agents for
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1836 - 1839
SIHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont'd)
the Merchants' Transportation co. on the Erie canal.
N. M. Standart, T. M. Janes, S. Clary. (2)
1836 - H July 1; adv: 1/5 - Hewitt and Lyon, Produce and Commission Mer- chants and Forwarders.
Agents for the New York and Erie line, canal and lake transportation. Ship by Eckford line of tow boats leaving foot of Broad st. at five p.m. daily. (4)
1837 - H July 3:3/1 - The beautiful flag prepared by Phoenix Engine co. No. 4 for the propeller PHOENIX, was presented to Captain Jones this forenoon with due ceremony. The presentation speech was made by Mr. Fisher, a member of No. 4, who was briefly replied to by Captain Jones. A large concourse of ladies and gentlemen witnessed the ceremony, and a numerous party honored No. 4 and the splendid craft with their company on a pleasure excursion to Fairport. (verbatim) (2)
1838 - H July 5:2/4 - A Card to Captain Jones and the owners of the pro- peller PHOENIX.
Permit me, in behalf of Phoenix Engine co. No 4 to tender to you the sincere thanks of our company for the valuable services of your beauti - ful craft on the late pleasure excursion to Fairport, and be assured whether lying in the still waters of our harbor or ploughing the waves of old Erie, you have our best wishes; and should your craft while moored in our harbor be endangered by the element that we combat, you have only to give the alarm to nerve the arm of each member of our company. J. W. Fitch, secretary. (verbatim) (2)
1839 - H July 5:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Observer" says: I was one of the number that made up a party of pleasure on an excursion to Fairport yesterday on board the new propeller PHOENIX in charge of Capt. G. W. Jones, given for the benefit of the Phoenix Fire Engine co. No. 4.
The PHOENIX is a most beautiful vessel of about 320 tons burthen, is 165 feet long, has a 23 foot beam, and a ten foot hold; including her guards she has a 26 foot beam, this being the largest size vessel that can pass the enlarged Welland canal, for which trade the PHOENIX is de- signed. In one respect the PHOENIX differs from all the propellers I have ever seen. Her engine is placed midships or nearly so, and she has two freight holds, one aft and one forward. She has one engine, a 20 foot boiler with two furnaces, each five by three feet, 34 main flues 15 feet long and nine inches in diameter. On the trip yesterday, her machinery being new and stiff, she made the downward passage somewhat slow. She came up in three hours and 15 or 20 minutes.
"I am of the opinion she can easily and regularly run ten miles per hour; indeed she did yesterday make the first ten miles within that time . then making about 60 revolutions to the minute - whereas the average num- ber was about 54. She is with all a most splendid sea boat." (15)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1840 - 1845
SHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont'd) 1840 - H July 8:3/1 - Novel Arrival . The sloop CROWLEY, Captain Acker- man, arrived yesterday from Lake Huron with white fish for the captain. The CROWLEY is a perfect cockle-shell affair. (verbatim) (1)
1841 - H July 8; ed: 3/1 - The Detroit ADVERTISER understands that for the present one of the lines on Lake Erie is to be discontinued and that the Detroit boats will touch at Toledo.
A correspondent justly complains of the high fare charged by the com- bination between Buffalo and Cleveland, and we have heard it intimated that the Buffalo and Erie steamboat interests combined in fixing the un- reasonable price in order to injure the business of Cleveland.
"An opposition line on Lake Erie would be liberally patronized, and could afford to carry passengers at half combination rates." (3)
1842 - HI July 10:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Honduras" says: I notice that there is a general dissatisfaction in your city with the rates of fare charged by the steamboat combination between Buffalo and Cleveland. There seems to be no good reason to charge five dollars for 190 miles, while the charge for 320 miles is seven dollars on another route. It looks like a direct attack upon Cleveland which ought not to be submitted to.
"Cleveland has the power to remedy the evil if she will. Let them call a public meeting and resolve as one man to patronize exclusively a line of steamboats between Cleveland and Buffalo; let every business man in Cleveland give the project his countenance and support, and rely upon it a daily line of boats will be supported, at reasonable prices. There are several new boats now coming out, the owners of which would gladly come into such an arrangement if they could be assured of the patronage of Cleveland."
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