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The BLADE'S statements are essentially true, and no doubt the defi- ciency of the wheat crop in central Ohio is the main reason for the slack of business here.
"But, Mr. BLADE, we are threatened with causes of evil less temporary, we fear, than short crops; and we must exert ourselves by the construc- tion of Railroads to counteract them fairly and legitimately. We com- plain not of our more enterprising neighbors, but we must be up at the cock-crowing to prevent their drawing more from us than properly belongs to them." (10)
370 - H Nov. 3; ed: 3/1 - Pittsburgh has appointed 25 delegates to the Memphis convention, selected from the most influential men in that City.
We would suggest that a delegate or delegates be appointed from Cleve- land by the public meeting this evening. (verbatim) (1)
371 - H Nov. 25; ed: 2/2 - The Memphis convention is over. "We regard this as one of the most important business Conventions ever held in the United States, and its influence on the South and West cannot fail to be highly beneficial." The convention numbered 500 delegates, and, although a majority were Whigs, there was a large delegation of Locofocos, embrac- ing some of the most distinguished and talented men of the party. As to all the objects of the convention, and as to all resolutions passed, and as to all the reports made, there was entire unanimity in regard to the question of constitutional power. "This is by far the most remarkable and important feature of the convention."
President J. C. Calhoun gave the opening address. (7)
Foreign Trade
372 - H Mar. 7:2/1 - Phoenix's bill to permit the exportation of merchan- dise to Santa Fe, and adjoining British provinces, for the benefit of
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 373 - 376
COMMERCE - Foreign Trade (Cont'd) drawback, embraces the following places from which merchandise may be ex- ported, viz: - Burlington, Ogdensburg, Sackett's Harbor, Oswego, Rochester, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland and Detroit. (2)
H Aug. 25; ed: 2/3 - See Grain
H Nov. 8; ed:2/1 - See Great Britain
See also Retail Stores & Trade; Tariff; Wholesale Trade
COMMERCIAL COLLEGES. See Education - Commercial
COMMISSION HOUSES. See Wholesale Trade - Commission Houses
COMMUNITIES & PLACES
373 - H June 28; ed:2/1 - The enterprising people of Zanesville have sub- scribed $25,000 towards the building of a cotton factory. "Would that the capitalists in our Lake towns exhibited more spirit in regard to manufac- tures. In Cleveland, for instance, nearly half the year our commercial business is measurably locked up by the closing of navigation, and manu- factories of various kinds seem almost indispensable to the permanent growth and prosperity of the city." (3)
374 - H July 28; ed:2/1 - Every few days the Pittsburgh papers announce the opening of some new manufactory in that busy hive, and it is a marvel to note the progress of Pittsburgh manufactures.
"When will our Lake cities consult their true interests by emulating the manufacturing spirit of Pittsburgh?"
H Aug. 8:2/1 - See Railroads (3)
375 - II Oct. 31; ed: 3/1 - The St. Louis REPUBLICAN says the number of buildings erected in that city, to date this year, is 2,000, and that half of these are of brick.
"This central city of the West is taking rapid strides in population and wealth." (1)
COMMUNITY GROWTH
376 . H Mar. 26; ed:2/1 - The rapid growth of our young city during the past year must be a source of just pride to every Clevelander. The number of dwelling houses, warehouses, stores, and shops erected in Cleveland dur- ing the year ending Mar. 1, 1845, is 226. The city improvements commenced and contemplated the present season much exceed those of the past year, and show that the prosperity and onward course of Cleveland are now placed on a secure and enviable footing. No wild spirit of speculation is developed, but purchases and improvements are made with an eye to permanent and safe investments. (3)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 377 - 379
COMMUNITY GROWTH (Cont'd) 377 - H May 8:2/2 . In a letter to the editor, Harmon Kingsbury says: I have just returned from a tour through this state where many evidences of enterprise and thrift, especially in Mansfield, Mt. Vernon, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, were unquestionable. Indeed, all classes of com- munity, in every section where I have travelled, seem to have waked up anew to the laudable enterprise of raising, as speedily as possible, this youthful commonwealth to that high eminence of intellectual, moral, and physical greatness to which she is destined to rise. But nowhere, during my month's absence, have I seen a community more awake or more prudently, systematically, and efficiently at work to secure this great object than in this most delightful and rapidly growing city in which we dwell.
"Let Cincinnati, as she marches on in her masculine strength and Jehu speed, towards Roman greatness and ornamenting, enriching and directing on our southern borders, be called 'the Queen of the West, ' but Cleveland alone, in point of beauty, order, and self-respect, is justly entitled to the appellation of 'The Paradise of the West. '" (14)
378 - H Aug. 12:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Junius" says: Eleven years ago I came to Cleveland with the intention of making this my future place of residence, and have been a strict observer of the rapid progress of this our flourishing city. There is now sufficient capital stock sub- scribed for the organization of two railroad companies, one from this city to Wellsville which will be connected with Pittsburgh, and one from this city to Cincinnati on the Ohio river, which will make Cleveland the great point on the lake for travel to the south and west. Cleveland has never seen the season where there was so much building as the present. As near as I can find out, there will be erected this year 700 or 800 buildings.
"Mr. Editor, I am not aware of the place in the West that has the ad- vantages to become greater than Cleveland, for what is there to hinder Ler onward course?"
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379 - H Aug. 20:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "An Admirer of Cleve- land" says: I was heartily delighted to learn by your last week's paper that a correspondent had suggested the idea of giving some sketches of Cleveland and its environs. The subject had forcibly impressed me as one worthy the pen of some of our most gifted writers, for the externals of most of your beautiful little city will not suffer by comparison with any other of its years, I think I may justly say, in the known world, yet its chief attraction lies not in the magnificient displays of wealth to be met with in many older cities, but in the tasteful and rural appearance of the grounds and the neat and substantial buildings. Everywhere there are signs of taste, plenty, comfort, and convenience, rather than of display for its own sake.
Another pleasing external feature of the place is that it is so un- affectedly American.
"I trust that every beautiful residence about your city may become known as it deserves; and if individuals shrink from seeing their own
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 380 - 383
COMMUNITY GROWTH (Cont'd) names mentioned they should at least christen their homes for the bene- fit of those who have a right to know something of the beauty that exists in our own land as well as in foreign countries." (19)
380 . H Aug. 23:2/2 . In a letter to the editor, "A Farmer" says: Some person is enquiring, "What is the use of living?" I would therefore ask, what is the use of dying? Is not our city fast improving? In fact has she ever made as rapid strides as during this summer?
llave we not a splendid medical college in rapid progress, and a United States marine hospital for all this chain of lakes? Have we not been amply watered while drouth plagues our neighbors? Is not the railroad from here to the Ohio river under survey, and the great central Cleve- land, Columbus, and Cincinnati Iron Road co. about to be organized. "If I am rightly informed you must answer all these interrogations af- firmatively, except what is the use of dying?" (9)
381 - H Oct. 22; ed:2/1 - Our water power is limited, but another and a better, that of steam, is at our command, abundant and cheap. If machin- ery can be advantageously driven in the east by steam, where wood can- not be had, and where coal must be brought hundreds of miles, certainly it can be done here, where coal admirably adapted for such purposes is comparatively at the door.
"Let us burn coal here for the same purposes if not to the same ex- tent, and penetrate the interior with rail-roads, and 50,000 people may live and prosper within our limits in ten or fifteen years from this time. - But if we cannot get both now, let us take what is within our reach and the other will follow, and each will help to sustain the other."
(4)
382 - H Oct. 28:3/1 - Autumn Weather, Buildings, &c. - The weather for sometime past has been all that could be desired for fall farming opera- tions and for the finishing touches of the builders of towns and cities. Go where you will in our city limits, and the evidences of the industry and thrift of an enterprising people are manifest, and the regard for comfort, taste and elegance displayed in the new private dwellings and public edifices, is a pleasing feature in the numerous improvements. The great Weddell House will soon be entirely roofed, and its tower now overlooks city, country and lake. The Medical College is also going ahead rapidly, and Lecture Rooms will be ready for a large Class of Stu- dents on the 5th proximo. (verbatim) (2)
See also Census & Population; City Government
COMMUTATIONS & PARDONS
383 . H Feb. 7; ed:3/2 - Since Nov. 1, 1844, David R. Porter, late gov- ernor of Pennsylvania, has pardoned 71 convicts, 34 of whom had been convicted of murder, manslaughter, and burglary. This abuse of power, lodged in the hands of the executive only for the relief of the innocent
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 384 - 386
COMMUTATIONS & PARDONS (Cont'd) unjustly condemned, is censured by both press and courts in no measured terms.
"The pardoning power should always be used with great caution, because the idea once entertained that all the rigid investigations of law, and decisive action of its ministers can be rendered nugatory by appeal either to a weak or dishonest Governor, would most assuredly increase outrages on society, already too numerous for its repose, healthfulness and progress."
(3)
384 - H July 1; ed: 2/1 - The legislature of Rhode Island has passed an act of general amnesty, freeing Governor Dorr from imprisonment at Providence prison. However, the governor will be required to take an oath of alle- giance before he can be restored to citizenship. "The Legislature of Rhode Island made short work with Dorr's imprisonment, and we trust that he will hereafter acquit himself as a peaceable, well disposed citizen." (4)
CONDUCT & CUSTOMS
385 - H July 3; ed:2/1,2 - We are getting old, not yet "in the sere and yellow leaf," but nevertheless with the fire of youth gone. We love, therefore, to be with the younger, who bring back all cherished memories of our own youth in the past. It suits our humor occasionally to step back again into such scenes, and within the past month we accepted an invitation from a friend to join a large celebration in honor of his daughter's debut on her 18th anniversary.
It was a happy evening; the love of the parents, the overflowing af - fection of the daughter simply drew from all hearts a willing oblation to a peaceful and happy home.
"The honored one has now passed into the age of womanhood, and the child has become the companion. Health, happiness and honor attend thee until the marble marks thy resting place.
"Eighteen years! it is but a brief space, and as it passes quietly along, the changes are so imperceptible that each event seems the natural precursor of what is to follow; yet looking only at the commencement and at the termination, what a dream lies between! how much of joy, but how much more of sorrow!" (13)
386 - H July 14:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, Lucy Ann says: I am an eastern girl, and have lived where young men have associations and literary societies and support them at an expense of some $600 to $1,000 per year. Since my residence in your beautiful city I am surprised to learn that Cleveland has no "Young Men's Association" or "Reading Room." There are enough young men here to support a good reading room or library; but I should think they are more fond of riding about in buggies, eating ice cream, and smoking cigars, and expending their money for dress, than they are of obtaining worth of mind.
"I think, Mr. Editor, if your correspondent, J-S, wishes to establish a 'marriage contract office, ' he had better get one up in the shape of a Reading Room and Literary Association; and thus young men may be
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 387 - 389
CONDUCT & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)
sophisticated in the society of the Educated circles! by taking to the lady members of these circles books to read. What say you, J.S, to such an 'establishment?'"
(6)
387 - H July 22:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Junius" says: All are aware, I presume, that the beauty and advantageous situation of Cleveland, the "Queen City of the Lakes," have placed the name of this town on the lips of all who have visited here, and have impressed passers-by with the possibilities of the cultivation of science, literature, and kindred pursuits at this place. We possess cultured citizens and much talented material in our population of 10,000; we have speedy means of communica- tion with all parts of the union, means of sending and receiving intelli- gence. "With all these advantages, why is it, Mr. Editor, they are not improved ?...
"I fear the Light Literature that is pouring in upon us, is doing more to direct the mind from subjects that are more useful and lasting, than any one thing."
In 1836, Cleveland had a society to promote culture and intelligent discussion, but it died in two years time. "I hope the young men in this city will make some effort to organize a Literary Association, and if they find trouble in raising the necessary funds, to dispose of some of the unnecessary pleasures that take so much from the purse, and I will warrant a three-fold advantage realized for all their deprivations, when the avails are used for the cultivation of the mind in this way." (9)
388 - H Sept. 2; ed:2/3 . How many judge of a person's character by the cut of his coat, his manners, and conversation! A person well dressed is supposed to possess a good mind and a virtuous heart, while a ragged man, with a patch on his knee, passes for a villain or simpleton. Dress and appearance seem to be everything in the world. A rotten-hearted scoundrel, if he dresses well, converses fluently, and presents a fair exterior, may move in the best of circles.
"This is wrong. A man should be judged by his heart . his general deportment and character - and not by his outward appearance. - If he is a villain in broadcloth, he should be detested as if he were dressed in homespun, and received his support by deception and roguery." (3)
389 - H Sept. 6:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "A.D.H." says: There is something delightful in social intercourse at a public hotel or meeting place. The cold etiquette of fashionable life is laid aside; a recital of mutual sorrows awakens mutual sympathies; the spirit of companionship un- looses the most shy, and strangers become friends. Such was the gathering of guests at the American House recently, a pleasant exchange of comment and opinion, until a coach drove up and the newly-arrived rowdies broke the peace with loud cries for drink. "Hurrah for the d -- d hostler, " they cried; then, upon finding out that the American is a temperance house, their curses were loud and their ravings long. They called down the house, its guests, temperance, and the hostler, and then drove away with a yell that might have shamed a savage. Such are the doings of drink.
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 390 - 393
CONDUCT & CUSTOMS (Cont'd)
"And what is this pleasure? Does it consist in the mere act of drink- ing? - in the exhilaration produced by the intoxicating draught? . in the wild dream of joy that for a brief hour removes sorrow and sadness, duty and responsibility, and makes life a fairy vision gilded with the dazzling splendors of an unclouded sun, or reflecting the varied hues of the rainbow?
"The threatenings of Jehovah are like himself, immutable; and those who dare to defy the wrath of Omnipotence, will find that 'it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. '" (19)
390 - H Oct. 10:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Ada" says: Now that the summer has faded and cold winter is already heralding its approach with cold rains and squalls, I ask, how will the fortunate wealthy oc- cupy their time? Will they trip the light fantastic? Will any wrap themselves more closely in warm furs and say to the poor, "be ye clothed and be ye fed" without giving anything more than sympathy? Let them bend their efforts towards aiding others, and give material evidence of their charity.
"Let all bear then with cheerfulness the lot assigned them, and go forward in the cause with renewed zeal, untiring perseverance, and with a singleness of purpose, and not in the least shrink from following that beautiful example of One who tho 'he was poor, yet went about doing good. '" (13)
391 - H Nov. 18; ed: 3/2 - Worth Remembering. - Newton said, "Endeavor to be first in your trade or profession, whatever it may be." And this, by the way, is the secret of success and excellence. It matters com- paratively little what that trade, or occupation, or profession may be, provided it is useful. (verbatim) (1)
392 - H Dec. 19:3/2 - Mr. Harris: Will any gentleman permit his Carriage to stand so near the Church door steps at the close of service as to block up nearly two-thirds of the way; and thereby detain all the con- gregation and oblige females and others to wade around through mud? "A word to the wise, &c." Civilitas. (verbatim) (1)
CONSTRUCTION. See Bridges; Building Construction; Building Materials; Hospitals; Hotels & Lodgings; Railroads; Roads & Highways
COPPER. See Brass & Copper
COSMETICS & TOILET GOODS
393 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/5 - Chinese Hair Eradicator! - A supply by Express just rec'd by C. S. Mackenzie & Co. Phoenix Buildings. (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 394 - 400
COSMETICS & TOILET GOODS (Cont'd)
394 - H Jan. 3; adv:3/5 - Attention Ladies !! A choice lot of "Ede's" most exquisite perfumes - Just rec'd and for sale by Mackenzie & Haskell's, Phoenix Buildings. (1)
395 - Il Jan. 3; adv: 3/3 . Bay Water, Lavender, and Cologne, warranted genuine articles, at Hastings'.
(1)
396 - H July 3; adv: 4/5 - Toilet soaps and Perfumery of all kinds at Hastings'. (verbatim) (1)
397 - H Aug. 26:3/1 - Pearl Water For The Face. - Put a half pound of Spanish oil soap, scraped very fine, into half a gallon of boiling water. Stir it well, and let it stand till cold. Add a quart of rectified spirit of wine and half an ounce of rosemary; stir again. This liquid should be kept in glass vials well stopped, and will be found to be an excellent cosmetic for removing freckles from the face, and for improving the com- plexion. (verbatim) (1)
COTTON
398 - H Oct. 4; ed: 3/1 - Springfield, Mass., boasts ten cotton mills and a capital of $2,400,000 employed in the cotton industry there, plus other industries totalling over a million dollars in capital. Employ- ment is thus given to several thousand persons.
"The growth and prosperity of this important New England town, es- tablish the marked advantages derived from fostering manufactures." (3)
COURTS
399 - H June 10:3/1 - At the term of common pleas court just closed, 17 persons were convicted and sentenced. Nineteen new indictments were found by the grand jury.
(2)
400 - H July 18:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Not A Justice" says: There is an obvious need of change in the manner in which litigants bring up their cases for hearing. When a plaintiff wishes to sue, he states his case before a justice of the peace, of course giving details favorable to himself. This would be well if the justice were merely a jury, but he is not alone obliged to act as a jury. He is also a judge, and is thus made to judge in his own cause. The summons is made out by the justice who is to sit in judgment. However erroneously the action may be commenced by him, he is to judge of it himself; and it is a fact that a majority of our justices are anything but able lawyers.
In some states, actions are begun only by attorneys, which system often saves much expense to the litigants. "Yet, if the condition of the people would not admit of such a provision, why might not the pro- cess be issued by a neighboring magistrate, that the Justice acting in the cause, might be freed from the awkward position of sitting in judg- ment upon his own acts?" (12)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 401 - 405
COURTS (Cont'd) 401 - H July 24:3/1 - Public Meeting. A public meeting of the citizens of Cleveland will be held at the court house this evening, for the pur- pose of considering and expressing their opinion upon the recent outrage by which several citizens of Ohio, without process or color of law, were seized, carried into Virginia and incarcerated in one of her jails. (verbatim)
(1)
402 - H July 25:2/2,3 - At a meeting of the citizens of Cuyahoga county, without distinction of party held at the court house in the city of Cleveland last evening, John A. Foot, Esq., was appointed chairman, and John E. Cary, secretary. The following resolutions were introduced by E. Wade, Esq., and passed at the meeting:
Whereas this meeting having learned that three citizens of Ohio have been recently seized in the county of Washington in this state by citi- zens of Virginia without any legal process and forcibly abducted from this state and are now confined in jail in the town of Parkersburgh in the state of Virginia, which act is but a repetition of injuries inflicted by citizens of the bordering slave states upon the citizens of this state, be it
Resolved, that we recommend to the governor of this state that he forthwith demand the liberation of said citizens of Ohio and take proper measures to prevent their detention or being brought to trial on any pro- cesses sued out since their seizure and abduction.
Resolved, that should the authorities of Virginia refuse to liberate said citizens of Ohio, we recommend that the governor of this state rep- resent the fact to the President of the United States for action.
Resolved that all persons who were concerned in said seizure ought to be demanded for trial in Ohio, and that a copy of the above be sent to the governor of Ohio.
S. P. Chase, Esq., of Cincinnati, addressed the meeting in an able and eloquent manner in support of the above resolutions.
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403 - H July 25; ed:2/1 - It appears now that the reported abduction of several Ohio citizens by Virginia residents and their incarceration in a Virginia jail without due process of law was all a hoax, perpetrated by some mischief-doer. "Vile as is the hoax, for the sake of continued peace and good feeling between Ohio and Virginia, we greatly rejoice that the whole story is without foundation." (3)
404 - H July 28; ed: 2/2,3 . The Cincinnati GAZETTE for July 18 describes the capture and incarceration of several Ohio citizens by Virginians, thus blasting the hope of those who thought the story of the outrage a mere prankster's invention. The reported abduction, we regret to learn, is no hoax.
(3)
405 - H Sept. 3:3/1 - During the recent term of the court of common pleas, four men were convicted of burglary and larceny, one of incest, one of grand larceny, and one of stabbing. Their conviction and transportation
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 406 - 409
COURTS (Cont'd)
to the penitentiary cost the state $702.69.
There were also five convictions for assault and battery and five for petit larceny.
(1)
406 . H Sept. 12:2/1 - At its recent sessions in this county, the su- preme court decided, in the case brought by the clerk of common pleas court against the county commissioners, that the latter are obliged to supply the clerk with blank paper and supplies in addition to light, heat, etc. The court, however, sustained our auditor, Briggs, in the position he took respecting payment of fees to associate judges in cases of habeas corpus.
On an application for a writ of mandamus, to compel the auditor to audit a claim of this kind, the court ruled that the statute providing the payment of two dollars per day to associate judges for services in court does not extend to cases of habeas corpus, on the ground that when the statute creates an office and fixes compensation for that of - fice, and then prescribes other duties and is silent as to additional compensation, the latter services are incident to the office and must be discharged gratuitously.
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