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The number of scholars enrolled last term was 2,575. Forty teachers are employed, at an annual expense, for tuition, of nearly $10,000. Penmanship and Drawing are conducted by professional instructors.
The School Buildings of the First Ward are on Champlain, Prospect and Kinsman streets. Of the Second Ward, on Rockwell and St. Clair (East of Erie.) Of the Third Ward, on St. Clair street (between Bank and Seneca. ) Of the Fourth Ward, on Clinton street. The Central High School is on Euclid street.
CLEVELAND MEDICAL COLLEGE.
The following Gentlemen have, since the organization of this Insti- tution, constituted the Board of Instructors :
JOHN DELEMATER, M. D., Professor of General Pathology, Midwifery, and Diseases of Women and Children.
JARAD P. KIRTLAND, M. D., Professor of Physical Diagnosis and the Theory and Practice of Physic.
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HORACE A. ACKLEY, M. D., Professor of Surgery.
JOHN LANG CASSELS, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica, Pharmacy and Botany.
SAMUEL ST. JOHN, M. D., Professor of Chemistry and Medical Juris- prudence.
. . JACOB J. DELEMATER, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. LEANDER FIRESTONE, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy.
The Annual Course of Lectures commences on the first Wednesday of November, and continues sixteen weeks. The Lectures are so ar- ranged that six are given daily. Wednesdays are devoted to Medical and Surgical Cliniques.
This Institution possesses large and valuable Museums of Special and Morbid Anatomy, and all the recent discoveries in Physiology and Anatomy are demonstrated, and their practical application illustrated. A large and elegant collection of paintings and colored plates, illus- trative of pathological and topical Anatomy, diseases of the skin, veins, &c., mounted and displayed in such a manner as to be accessible to the class, furnish the department of Pathology ; while a suite of specimens of substances used for remedial purposes, together with a set of en- larged colored drawings, designed to illustrate the structure of the artificial and natural systems of classification, afford ample means for the elucidation of Materia Medica and Botany.
The Chemical Course is rendered full and effective by the extent and completeness of the apparatus, which is adequate to the demon- stration, not only of the principles of Chemistry proper, but also of Caloric Light, Electricity, Galvanism, Magnetism, Electro-Magnetism, Pneumatics, &c. The course of Medical Jurisprudence embraces tho- rough instruction in Toxicology.
Access to a Library, consisting of about one thousand volumes, is enjoyed by students during their attendance on the Lectures.
The principles of Operative Surgery are exemplified by the aid of a large collection of instruments and apparatus. As surgical operations are performed gratuitously, in the presence of the class, it is believed that there are few Medical Institutions in the country where the princi- ples of Surgery are more fully taught, with their application to suc- cessful practice, than in this. Provision is made for the prosecution of practical Anatomy on the most liberal terms.
A spacious and commodious building, furnishing ample accommo-
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dations for Lectures, and the display of the Anatomical Museum, Cabi nets, &c.
This College has been established nine years. It. is in a very flourishing condition ; and has gained so much in public estimation as to be equalled in patronage by only one Medical Institution in the West. During the last four years, nearly one thousand students have been in attendance upon the Lecture Terms.
In the character and professional standing of the Faculty, and tho- rough instructions, this Institution stands as high as any similar one in our country.
WESTERN COLLEGE OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE.
This Institution has a beautiful location on Ohio street, west of Pittsburgh street, having a commanding view of the Lake and Harbor.
It has been well patronized since its establishment ; and, under the management of the present Faculty, which is composed of gentlemen. of profound, scientific and practical ability, will become an efficient auxiliary in producing a reform in the science and practice of Medicine.
The Faculty of Instruction are as follows :
E. C. WITHERELL, M. D., Professor of General and Special Anatomy.
H. L. SMITH, M. D., Professor of General and Physiological Che- mistry.
H. P. GATCHELL, M. D., Professor of General Pathology and Prin- ciples of Medicine,
J. BRAINERD, M. D., Professor of Medical Botany, and Geology and Toxicology.
S. ROSA, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics.
B. L. HILL, M. D., Professor of Surgery and Surgical Anatomy.
L. DODGE, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Medical Jurispru- dence, and Diseases of Women and Children.
C. D. WILLIAMS, M. D., Professor of Special Pathology and Practice of Medicine.
J. H. PULTE, M. D., Professor of Clinical Medicine.
SAMUEL J. FULTON, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy.
LEWIS DODGE, M. D., Dean.
JEHU BRAINERD, M. D., Registrar.
This College is furnished with ample means of instruction, and illustrations in the several departments of Anatomy, Physiology and
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Pathology ; and the preparations and drawings are probably not sur- passed by any institution in the country. Especial attention has been paid to the subject of Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology ; and a very valuable microscope has been provided, and a large number of objects, wet and dry, consisting of injections, membranus tissue, sections of bone, &c., &c., are furnished for examination .
A complete suit of minerals, and a superb set of paintings on can- vas, have been provided, illustrative of the sciences of Geology and Mineralogy.
Also, in addition to an herbarium, consisting of several hundred plants, put up on cards in a most beautiful manner, is an elegant set of colored plates, prepared expressly for illustrating medical botany.
The department of Surgery and Obstetrics are supplied with the most improved instruments and apparatus needed, and altogether forming a collection that would do credit to an older institution; and the Faculty will spare no labor to make this College an ornament to our city, and a permanent advantage to the medical profession, of which the citizens of northern Ohio may be justly proud.
CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY.
This Institution is located on University Heights, about one mile south of Cleveland, on the west side of Cuyahoga river. The grounds of the Heights are elevated, of a sandy soil, and unsurpassed for natural beauty and attractiveness for a public institution ; commanding a fine view of the city, and rendered easy of access by public streets being laid out, and bridges over the river from the city. The enterprize was commenced in 1850. An act of incorporation was obtained in March, 1851. The design of the institution includes not only a thorough Collegiate and University course, but provides ample facilities for literary and scientific courses for those who do not desire a classical education. It is intended to give special prominence to this popular feature of the Institution, and to make it a school at which the masses of the youth of the country can obtain a higher practical education than is furnished at the academies in the country, with reference to the common pursuits of every day life.
Seventy-five acres of land upon the Heights belong to the University, unincumbered, with a spacious College edifice nearly completed. The building is situated in the centre of College Square-a tract of five
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acres -- is of brick, three stories high, eighty by one hundred and twenty feet on the ground, and provides a chapel fifty by eighty fect, four large lecture rooms, fifteen recitation rooms, a fine library room, and President's study. The Institution does not provide study and sleeping rooms for students. These are to be provided in connection with boarding-houses.
The following gentlemen compose the resident Trustees :- Rev Asa Mahon, H. V. Wilson, Edward Wade, George Willey, Moses Kelley, George Mygatt, John C. Vaughan, Ahaz Merchant, Brewster Peltan, William Case, H. B. Spelman.
CLEVELAND FEMALE SEMINARY.
This Institution owes its origin to the Rev. E. N. SAWTELL, who has already expended much time and means in its establishment. Some two years since, the Legislature of Ohio, through the agency and infu- ence of the Hon. H. B. PAYNE, granted to this Seminary an excellent and liberal charter ; since which time, the citizens of Cleveland have generously subscribed some eighteen or twenty thousand dollars for the erection of the buildings, the walls of. which are now rapidly going up. It is eligibly located in one of the most beautiful and rural parts of the City, on Kinsman street, between the Sawtell Avenue and Wallingford Court, fronting Park street. The main building is 160 feet front ;- when completed, will be four stories high ; including within its walls a com- modious chapel, parlors, library, dormitories, &c., &c. for the accom- modation of 150 pupils, and as many more day scholars. The design and aim of its friends and patrons is, to make it second to no other in- stitution of the kind in our country ; and they hope by it, to render efficient aid in supplying the great West with well-qualified, competent teachers. Many of the friends of education at the East, have mani- fested a deep interest in the establishment of this Seminary, and have already rendered liberal aid in the purchase of the ground, and the commencement of a library. The following gentlemen are the officers
BOARD OF DIRECTORS .- John M. Woolsey, ( President, ) W. D. Beattic, Leo. Case, Jr., E. N. Sawtell, H. P. Weddell, II. V. Wilson, Stilman Witt, Oliver Perry, John M. Hoyt.
BUILDING COMMITTEE .- Messrs. Woolsey, Witt and Hoyt.
ARCHITECTS .- Heard and Porter.
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ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
This school is situated on the corner of Euclid and Erie streets, near the central part of the city. Its location is a very pleasant one. It is under the instruction of Henry Childs, A. M., a graduate of Yale Col- lege, and was established in 1848.
In the English department, a course of instruction is pursued which is calculated to furnish young men with a thorough business edu- cation ; while in the Classical, students are fitted for College.
The catalogue of 1851 shows the total number of students to have been 63.
THE CLEVELAND FEMALE ACADEMY.
This flourishing Institution is located on the corner of Prospect and Huron streets.
The present Principal, Miss Linda T. Guilford, is a lady of learn- ing and ability, and is assisted by four teachers. This institution has been liberally patronized, and it is in a very prosperous condition at the pre- sent time, and bids fair to become one of the most important Female Seminaries of the West, as special care is taken of the moral, as well as the literary interests of the pupils.
MISS FITCH'S SCHOOL.
This school is located in a pleasant and healthy part of the city, being on Huron street, near its intersection with Euclid street; and in addition to its advantages of location, and the qualifications and de- voted attention of its experienced teacher, it is furnished with a set of maps and other school apparatus, affording ample means for the ad- vancement of the pupils.
FOLSOM'S MERCANTILE COLLEGE.
The design of this Institution is to afford an opportunity to young men for acquiring a thorough practical knowledge of the active duties of the counting room, and of business pursuits generally.
The course of instruction embraces book-keeping by double entry, as practically used in the different departments of trade and com- merce, including wholesale, retail, commission, banking, manufactur- ing, shipping and steamboating, individual, partnership, and compound
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company business. Also, mercantile arithmetic, correspondence, penmanship, and lectures on commercial law.
The course of study laid down in this Institution, is generally ad- mitted to be equal to any school of this kind in the West.
The location of this Institution has decided advantages, such as beauty of situation, cheapness of living, and remarkable healthiness of climate. No. 105, Superior, corner of Seneca street.
E. G. Folsom,- Principal.
W. B. Bryant, Professor of the Science of Accounts.
George Willey, Lecturer on Commercial Law.
CLEVELAND ECLECTIC SEMINARY.
PARSON'S BLOCK, No. 100, SUPERIOR STREET. Edwin D. Babbitt, Principal.
Karl Ruger, . Professor of Languages.
B. B. Stone, Professor of Vocal Music.
The advantages of this Institution over that of other Seminaries are first, that a pupil may study one or more branches, in every case pay- ing only for what is studied ; and, second, a greater number of teachers, eminent in their own branches, can be thus procured, than in any other way, for the number of pupils.
In teaching, the great object will be, to cause the pupil to investi- gate, and think for himself ; and by close and pleasant drilling, to develope the powers of the mind.
The system of penmanship introduced into this Institution, is of the most improved character, where all the movements that the human hand can make, are reduced to six elements, which are formed accord- ing to a few simple scientific principles of beauty and neatness.
MISS HAYDEN'S SEMINARY. No. 58, ERIE STREET.
This School is under the superintendence and management of Miss Hayden, assisted by her sister. It is a select school, where young children are instructed in the rudimental branches of English and French ; and also, where pupils more advanced, can receive a prepara- tion for higher Schools.
The Principal of this Institution has special care of the moral
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training of her scholars, as this is one very important feature of edu- cation.
ยท MISS STODDARD'S SCHOOL.
This School is pleasantly located on Ontario street, in the rear of No. 9. It is a very neat school-house, where a number of children re- ceive from their excellent teacher, lessons of instruction in morals, as well as in learning, which will prove of vast importance to them through life.
Schools of this character should be more numerous, as they are much preferable to those, where a multitude of children are congregated together, and where it is impossible for the teacher to give them that moral instruction, which is necessary to form the character in after life.
YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE.
Mrs. E. Hosmer,. Principal.
This Institution occupies a central and pleasant location on Euclid street, No. 42.
It combines in its literary and scientific, as well as domestic depart- ment, all the facilities and advantages offered in Eastern Seminaries of kindred character.
The Principal superintends the daily exercises of the school, and has the sole direction of all the internal managements of a family, with a view to insure the improvement and happiness of all who are in- trusted to her care. The last annual circular exhibits a list of one hundred and nine pupils.
This Institution has enjoyed uninterrupted prosperity hitherto, and presents at present, an encouraging promise of permanence and use- fulness.
In this Institution there is ample provision made for the illustration of the Natural Sciences, by a good set of Philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and an excellent cabinet of shell, and mineralogical and geo- logical specimens, with anatomical preparations and illustrations.
MISS THAYER'S FEMALE SEMINARY. No. 127, PROSPECT STREET.
This school has been in operation about eight years; and, as a se- lect school, stands high in the estimation of those who are best ac- quainted with the Institution.
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The English branches are all taught in this school, and also the French language.
CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH SCHOOL.
This school is located on St. Clair street, No. 116. It is under the supervision of Professor J. R. Fitzjerald, and is an Institution where young men can obtain a thorough education in all the English and Classical branches, entirely free from sectarianism.
Mrs. Fitzjerald also teaches a school of young ladies in the same building, which is worthy of patronage.
GERMAN SCHOOL.
Frederick Wagner, Teacher.
This school is located on York street, in the the rear of Mr. Allardt's church, where the German language is taught ; the school is attended by German children only ; this school is in a flourishing condition.
There is also a German school taught in a small building attached to the church, on the corner of York street and the alley between Bond and Wood streets.
GERMAN AND ENGLISH SCHOOL.
This School is situated at No. 80 Lake street, under the care of Mr. Edward Allardt. It numbers about forty pupils. Vocal and Instru- mental Music, and the German and English Languages, are taught in this school. Maps and other apparatus calculated to advance the in- terest of the scholars, are amply furnished by the Principal of this Institution.
RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
There are twenty-six religious Societies in Cleveland, to wit : three Episcopalian, three Presbyterian, two Congregational, two Baptist, four Methodist Episcopal, one Bethel, one Wesleyan, two Roman Catholic, one German Methodist Mission, one German Evangelical Lutheran, one German Evangelical Protestant, one Associate Presby- terian, one German Evangelical Association, two Jewish and one African Methodist Church.
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TRINITY CHURCHI.
Trinity Church is a handsome frame edifice, of the Gothic order of architecture, situated on the south-east corner of Seneca and St. Clair streets. It is supposed to be the first Church erected on the Western Reserve ; having been built in the year 1828-the parish, however, was organized and met for divine worship as early as 1816. The Rev. Roger Searle was its first Rector. This Parish is now in a flourishing condition, numbering 160 communicants. The Rev. Lloyd Windsor was elected to the Rectorship in 1846, and is now in charge.
The present edifice being insufficient'to incet the growing demands of the parish, measures have been taken for the selection of a new site, and the erection thereon of a larger, more elegant, and enduring structure.
The following named gentlemen are the officers for the current year : Patrick Anderson, Senior Warden. Ansel Roberts, Junior Warden.
VESTRYMEN .- Richard Hilliard, John Shelly, John A. Vincent, .V. Crittenden, E. A. Buttles, S. L. Mather, Alexander Garrett.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
This Church was organized October 26th, 1846, and gave a unani- mous call to the Rev, Gideon B. Perry, D. D., of Philadelphia, Pa., as Rector, having at the commencement some 100 nominal members, and about 40 communicants ; the present number 70. The congregation, which now numbers about 500, have erected an elegant brick church edifice on the corner of Euclid and Sheriff streets, of the Gothic order of architecture. The interior is finished in good style, and contains one of the best organs in the city. Cost of building about $18,000.
The Sabbath School numbers about 100 children and 15 teachers, with a library of 700 volumes.
The following named gentlemen constitute the Vestry of this Church :
VESTRYMEN .- H. L. Noble, E. T. Sterling, A. Quinn, M. White, T. W. Morse, H. B. Tuttle, G. A. Benedict, O. A. Brooks, A. A. Clark, Moses Kelly.
GRACE CHURCHI. (Episcopal.)
CORNER OF ERIE, PROSPECT AND HURON STREETS.
This Church was organized in 1845, and is a brick Gothic structure.
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There are 73 communicants, and 108 Sunday School children, with 17 teachers.
Rev. Lawson Carter, Rector, and Rev. G. B. Perry, D. D., Assistant Minister.
Arrangements have been made to enlarge and improve this edifice by extending the chancel thirty fect, so as to leave the entire body of the building for pews, putting in new windows, and furnaces for heating, adding a vestibule to the north-western corner, and other im- provements that will make this building one of the most commodious and comely Church edifices in the city.
D. E. Fields, E. W. Parmer. . Wardens. VESTRYMEN .- J. B. Bartlett, C. J. Woolson, John Barr, S. H. Webb, S. L. Petrie, George F. Marshall.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This Church is located on the corner of Ontario street and Public Square, and is a substantial stone building of the Tuscan order of architecture. The interior is finished in good style with slips -- has a full gallery, a fine full-toned organ and clock. The congregation was organized in 1824, consisting of fifteen members ; the present number of communicants are about 450, under the pastoral care of the Rev. S. C. Akins. This Church has enjoyed uninterrupted prosperity. The Sabbath School connected with this Church numbers about 150 chil- dren and 20 teachers. The library consists of about 400 volumes.
TRUSTEES .- F. W. Bingham, ( President, ) Parker Handy, James Gardner, James Fitch, Isaac L. Hewitt, M. B. Scott.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This Church was organized June, 1844, with 58 members, mostly from the First Presbyterian Church, and commenced under its separate organization the first of September following. It numbers at the present time about 250 members, which worship in their new Church edifice, situated on the south side of Superior street, a few rods east of the Public Square. The front is of brown sandstone, with side and rear walls of brick, 124 feet long by 70 wide, with steeple and spire 195 feet high. The interior walls and ceiling are elegantly finished with fresco painting. The basement is arranged with lecture room, 62 by 58 feet ; a ladies' society room and a session room, each 27 by
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31 feet, and 11 feet high ; all of which are connected by folding doors, making a hall that will conveniently seat about one thousand persons.
- The audience room on the main floor is 63 by 98 feet, and 39 feet high, with gallery 10 feet deep, extending on three sides of the room. There are 174 slips on the principal floor, and 32 in the gallery, furnishing about 1200 sittings.
The building is in the Norman style of architecture, in a modified form; and in architectural beauty, and elegant finish, is not excelled by any building in our city. The design is by Messrs. Heard and Porter, under whose superintendence the building has been erected.
The Sabbath School in connection with this Church numbers about 150 children and 20 teachers. The library contains upwards of 400 volumes. Rev. S. B. Canfield, Pastor.
TRUSTEES .- E. F. Gaylord, ( President, ). - (Secretary, ) J. F. Taintor, (Treasurer, ) Henry W. Clark, O. M. Oviatt, II. C. Kingsley, Wm. II. Stanley.
EUCLID STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
CORNER OF EUCLID AND CLINTON STREETS.
This Church, now in the course of erection, is of the early English style of architecture, and promises to be an ornament to the city. Its estimated cost is thirty thousand dollars, and will be finished in the summer of 1853.
BUILDING COMMITTEE .- Jonathan Gillett, Elisha Taylor, John M. Woolsey, W. D. Beattie, Wm. Slade, Jr.
ARCHITECT .- J. J. Husband.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
This Church is Congregational. It has been in existence about two years. It commenced with some thirty members, and now numbers about eighty.
It meets at present in the "Tabernacle ;" but it has, in the course of erection, a splendid Church edifice on the corner of Euclid and Erie streets. The new building will be 128 feet in length, and 60 in width.
The audience room will be 105 feet long. It will be completed in the spring of 1853, and will be a beautiful specimen of architecture; it will cost about $20,000.
Connected with this church is a Sabbath School, which numbers 10
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teachers and 50 children. The library contains 300 volumes. Rey. Edwin H. Nevins, Pastor.
TRUSTEES .- B. Stedman, B. Barker, HI. B. Spellman, J. J. Low, John Webster (Secretary, ) Wm. Herrick ( Treasurer.)
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCII.
This society occupy the brick church edifice on the north side of Prospect street, a few rods west of Erie street. The church was organized on the first Sabbath in January, 1852, with 39 members. It now numbers 80.
All the seats in this Church are free. Rev. John T. Avery, Pastor. The form of church government is that of the New England Congre- gationalists.
The Sabbath School has 70 scholars and 16 teachers. There are 350 volumes in the library.
TRUSTEES .- A. Fuller, E. H. Merrill, E. W. Andrews, E. G. Carl- ton, D. W. Blanchard.
ASSOCIATE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This church was organized November 5th, 1843, with 11 mem- bers, under the pastoral charge of the Rev. James W. Logue. The present number is 100. They have erected a house of worship on the corner of Michigan and Seneca streets. It is a frame building, 35 by 50 feet, with a spire 70 feet high, and cost about 1300 dollars.
Connected with the church. is a Sabbath School and Bible class, numbering about 50 children. They employ 10 teachers. There are about 100 volumes in the library. Rev. James McGill, present Pastor.
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