CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1-6 ACCIDENTS. See Disasters & Accidents ACTORS & ACTRESSES. See Theaters AERONAUTICS 1 - DTD Aug. 10:3/1 Professor Wise's great balloon ascension All may have 2 - DTD Sept. 15; adv: 2/4 - Professor John Wise will make a 3 DTD Sept. 15:3/1 Professor John Wise, the best aeronaut, as well as one of the most scientific men in the United States, will make a balloon ascension this afternoon from Kinney's mammoth aerial pavilion. 4 DTD Sept. 16:3/1 Professor Wise's balloon ascension yes- AGRICULTURE "The 5 D1D Jan. 8; ed: 3/2 The NEW ENGLAND FARMER says: "We second the expression made by the editor of the NEW ENGLAND FARMER. The establishment of an Agricultural Bureau should have been made years since, and would, had the agricultural interests of the country been fairly represented." (2) (3) (2) (2) (11) 6 - DTD Jan. 9; ed: 1/2 Since the publication of Liebeg's work CHEMISTRY APPLIED TO AGRICULTURE, in which he advocates the necessity of applying to soils such ingredients as are apparently deficient for the production of a healthy crop of wheat, corn, etc., there has been among some writers considerable discussion as to how far Liebeg was correct in his authoritative statements. To us, while the subject is truly scientific, it yet presents a plain, practical, common-sense form, which is conclusive. That the application of some substance must be made to soil after successive cropping, in order to continue its productiveness, is a plain truth known to every practical man. (24) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 7 - 13 AGRICULTURE (Cont'd) 7 - DTD Apr. 13:2/3,4 At a late meeting of the Agricultural society, held at the Forest City House, and presided over by President B. Stedman, the following business was transacted: The township committees, whose duties are to solicit members, were appointed; 19 committees of two members each were chosen. Committees on premiums list and awarding committees, were appointed by the president on a motion by F. R. Elliott. After an animated discussion, it was decided to hold a county fair on Oct. 1 and 2. The meeting then adjourned to meet at the same place on Apr. 21, at one o'clock. 8 - DTD Apr. 16; ed: 2/1 - The State Agricultural society awarded silver pitchers valued at $50 each to Col. Charles Whittlesey for the best essay on "The character, composition and improvement of the soils of Ohio," and to Dr. Watts, president of the society, for the best cattle. The pitcher awarded to Colonel Whittlesey is in our office. "We know not when we have seen better taste displayed than in the workmanship of this pitcher, nor when one so made has been more appropriately awarded." 9 - DTD May 7; ed: 2/1 The object of the Ohio state board of agriculture is to advance the cause of agriculture. The board is composed of A. Watts, president; S. Medary, treasurer; G. I. Gest, recording secretary; and six managers. The board will hold a special meeting today to further preparations for the coming state fair. 10 - DTD May 8; ed: 2/1 The Ohio state board of agriculture held several sessions yesterday. Col. S. Medary resigned as treasurer and M. L. Sullivant was elected to succeed him. A committee on fruits and vegetables was appointed to inspect any merchandise that might be sent them with the view of recommending those who present them for consideration for premiums. (10) (5) (4) (3) 11 - DTD Sept. 13:2/1 William Case of Cleveland will represent Cuyahoga county on the board of agriculture at the state fair. (3) 12 - DTD Sept. 22:2/2 T. R. Chase of Cleveland was one of the assistant secretaries of agriculture awarded a diploma by the board of agriculture at the Ohio state fair. (2) 13 - DTD Sept. 22:2/3 - The receipts of the state board of agriculture for this year are $16,918.50, of which sum Cleveland citizens are credited with $3,000. (2) DTD Oct. 18:3/1 - See Periodical Publications CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 14 DTD Dec. 3:3/4 The meeting of the Cuyahoga County Agricultural society will be held at J. Stair and Son's seed store, Cleveland, on Dec. 4. The members will appoint a delegate to represent the society in the next annual meeting of the Ohio state board of agriculture, and in other important business according to A. A. Jewett, secretary. 15 DTD Dec. 11:3/2 The State Agricultural society met in Columbus on Dec. 8. B. Stedman was the delegate from Cuyahoga county. See also Farm Products; Farms & Farming ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS 16 DTD May 27; adv: 2/7 - Medicinal-Wine, Brandy, Rum, Gin, Whiskey, pure articles, at high prices, can be had of E. W. Palmer. 17 - DTD Sept. 27:3/1 Currant wine: To one quart juice add three pounds white sugar and enough water to make a gallon. Put the mixture into a keg, and leave it open for two weeks or until fermentation subsides; cork tightly for five months, then rack into bottles. See also Intoxication; Prohibition & Enforcement; Saloons; Temperance AMUSEMENTS. See Entertainment ANNEXATION & EXPANSION DTD Nov. 2; ed: 2/1 See Political Campaigns & Elections - U. S. 18 DTD Nov. 12; ed: 2/2 - Some Whigs are determined to have Cuba an- "Cuba is not annexed yet; nor will it be with slavery, if there be a North, or anything akin to it." 19 DTD Dec. 14; ed: 2/2 - The opinion that the slaveholders are eager "We have compromised at the bidding of a slave despotism until our people are sick of it. The voice and vote of the Freeman of the Free States, hereafter, will be for Free Soil, and for Free Soil only." (1) (4) (1) (2) (10) (20) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 20 - 25 ANNEXATION & EXPANSION (Cont'd) 20 DTD Dec. 15; ed: 2/1 - All over the reserve the Whig press blames the "free" Democrats for the election of a Mr. Pierce, and they say Cuba must be annexed. The South will not take Cuba, nor will the North countenance such a move. The New York TRIBUNE and the leading press of the South concur in the impracticability of the Cuban annexation. "What next gentlemen? Where now? We hope, at least, that you will inform your readers of your error, and rejoice with them, that the prospect is not so gloomy as you painted. (11) " 21 - DTD Dec. 29; ed: 2/1 The annexation of the Sandwich islands will be pressed by California senators; it is said the proposal to carry it out will succeed. "If so, the Wilmot Proviso will come up for discussion again." (5) ANNEXATIONS, LOCAL. See Suburbs, Districts & Annexations ANNIVERSARIES 22 - DTD Feb. 20; ed 2/1 - "The HERALD thinks there are especial reasons for the observance of the coming twenty-second of February. We agree with it this time. We wish our countrymen may take extraordinary pains to honor the day. And we make the highest possible expression of our interest in this approaching anniversary, when we express our willingness to co-operate with the HERALD in any honest effort to secure its observance with especial honors, by our fellow citizens of Cleveland." (7) 23 DTD Feb. 24:3/1 - The flags were flying early from the American House, the rendezvous, on Feb. 22. The day opened half gloomily and was threatened with rain, but the sun soon appeared, and for a while no morning was brighter. The ceremonies of this celebration were concluded by a ball at the American House, (2) 24 DTD Mar. 30; ed: 2/2 - The New York TRIBUNE says that there is no American architecture unless the Lowell factories may be regarded as such. "To those who think otherwise and can legitimate their thinking, our columns are open." 25 - DTD Apr. 29; ed: 3/1 In the past few years much improvement in the (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 26 - 32 ARCHITECTURE & ARCHITECTS (Cont'd) by Cubbon & Corlett.... They are spoken of as energetic, hard working, and honest young men; and their works certainly show them to be masters of their trade." DTD Oct. 29, 1852: 2/2,3 See Periodical Publications ARMY, U. S. See U. S. Army ARSON. See Fires & Fire Prevention-Arson ART & ARTISTS 26 - adv:3/2 27 DTD Apr. 30:2/3 - THE YOUNG PHILOSOPHER, a painting by Allen Smith of Cleveland, represents a group of children in a young chemist's laboratory where he is inflating a balloon with gas. This picture is being exhibited in Cincinnati. 28 - DTD May 5:3/1 J. F. Hanks, the artist, has returned to Cleveland from his southern winter tour. His studio is now at 106 Superior st. 29 DTD May 27; adv: 2/4 - J. F. Hanks, 106 Superior st., paints portraits, banners and fancy pictures. He also takes orders for paintings and drawings for lecturers and institutions to illustrate any and every scientific subject that may be desired. 30 DTD June 3:3/1 M. Vescelius, the celebrated American card- 31 DTD July 14; adv: 2/4 The grand original painting of ADAM AND EVE, by Dubpufe, painted for Charles X, is to be exhibited to the citizens of Cleveland at Kelley's hall starting July 22. 32 - DTD Aug. 5:3/1 The famous painting ADAM AND EVE can be seen at Kelley's hall. It will, however, be shown for only a short time longer. The number of visitors is increasing and would be quintupled were the real beauty of these pictures known. (3) (1) (7) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) |