CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 402 - 4 05 COMMUNITIES & PLACES (Cont'd) Cleveland. She was jogging onward at a pretty rapid pace, before her various railroads were completed, but since the iron highways have been put through, to Pittsburgh and to Cincinnati, the progress of the Forest City has become next to miraculous. You may go there and find every Clevelander praising up and electioneering for his town. Sojourn there a day or two, and you will probably have a dozen invitations to settle in the place with inducements offered. And yet the country around Cleveland cannot be compared, either as to fertility or beauty, with that in the neighborhood of Chillicothe. One hundred thousand in ten years, is a low figure for Cleveland. Mark the prediction." 402 DTD Aug. 20:3/1 (3) We are much surprised the other day when taking a walk in the fresh air and dust at the large amount of ground our city covers. Hundreds of small houses are erected and are in course of erection now, where but a few years ago there were large woods. Everything in fact denotes the progress of our healthful city, and ere long she will vie in population with any western city and exceed all in beauty. (2) 403 DTD Aug. 20:3/1,2 - In a letter to the editor, "Hesperian" of San Francisco says: A lady from the Forest City who is noted for her powers of observation and her sterling good sense, remarked to me recently: "Whenever I see a steamer coming up the Bay, my heart bleeds at the suffering and misery of poor creatures who crowd her decks." By the way, Cleveland seems to be well represented in San Francisco. Let me give you some of the names of the representation: Mr. and Mrs. Smythe, O. C. Scovill and lady, and Leander Ranson. "The glorious fourth was celebrated here in fine style, on Monday last. No accident occurred and but one duel had its origin on that day. The challenge grew out of a slap in the face and 'a kick in the crupper, and the victim of the complicated insult finally got satisfaction by a bullet through the breast, from the effects of which he will probably recover." COMMUNITY GROWTH ་ (24) 404 DTD Mar. 20; ed: 3/1 - We congratulate our fellow citizens on the accession of a large number of good men to our community. When we meet persons we have known as residents of other towns all entering upon business here, we feel a pride that our great facilities for trade are realized and, a faith that Cleveland may yet be what we all desire it to be the city of the west. (3) 405 DTD Mar. 30:3/1 A Milwaukee newspaper correspondent who visited our city commended us upon its beauty, and the intelligence and enterprise of its residents. "We guarantee visitors will endorse what the Milwaukee correspondent says.' (4) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 406 - 410 COMMUNITY GROWTH (Cont'd) 406 DTD Apr. 2:3/1 In a letter to the editor of the OHIO FARMER, Sylvia says: There is a great need for more ornamental trees and shrubbery so that Cleveland may live up to her name of "Forest City." (10) 407 - DTD Apr. 28; ed: 2/2 - In response to our article advocating the friendly relationship of Cleveland and Sandusky railroads, the Sandusky REGISTER, a most generous tone, replied by saying that they feel confident that Cleveland is destined to grow and will soon have a populaton of 50,000. "There is nothing more despicable than a mean rivalry; and, as between cities, nothing more absurd; for their growth is really dependent...upon laws which are beyond human reach." (10) 408 DTD May 1:3/1 In a letter to his brother in the East, an old resident of Cleveland says: "To one who has here stood as I have, and seen the nucleus around which has been gathered all the improvements of the city as she now is, there would appear perhaps nothing worthy of surprise in her present property.... I find her known as a city possessing extraordinary commercial advantages...." Merchants recognizing Cleveland's future have rushed here and are aiding in her rapid growth. "...I say come on immediately, and it will be your own fault if you do not double your money in two years. Purchase at any price that is now demanded." (12) 409 DTD June 29:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "A citizen" says: "Cleveland in 1870 will contain 200,000 inhabitants, and the reasons why are: It is the center of an immense amount of Rail-road, Plank-road and Canal improvements, and connected with these, the great advantage of Lake navigation, a superior harbor, its grand central relative position to this, and most of the great Western States, its superior advantages, for receiving Eastern, Southern and Western productions, and, of course, for distributing the same, good advantages for manufacturing superior educational privileges, its admirable location for a large city, the superior manner in which it is planned and built upon, the finally, the remarkable air of 'Homeitiveness' which impresses every one, even strangers. See also Suburbs; Districts & Annexations COMMUTATIONS & PARDONS 410 DTD Aug. 13:3/1 There is no hope of a pardon for Crist of this city. He will undergo the punishment to which he is sentenced. " (2) (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 411 - 416 CONDUCT & CUSTOMS 411 DTD Mar., 24:3/2 The following is a recipe for a "Night Mare:" Cut up one dozen cold boiled potatoes and add a few slices of cold boiled cabbage with five or six pickled cucumbers. Eat heartily and wash down with a pint of brown stout. Undress and retire, lying flat on your back. In about a half hour you will dream that the devil is sitting on your chest with the Bunker Hill monument in his lap. (2) 412 DTD Apr. 20:3/2 - Dr. Franklin has drawn up a list of 12 moral virtues 413 - DTD Apr. 30; ed: 2/2 Secretary of State Amasa Walker has prepared a table of the vocations and ages of several thousand people who died between 1843 and 1852. A table with the average life of several vocations is pregnant with instruction as to the influence of vocations upon life. We find that the average life of a farmer is 18 years longer than a laborer. "Many of us, who live in other pursuits,... may sigh for scenes of rural felicity, from which the habits and necessities of our lives cut us off.. Longevity is not all. The social condition of cities afford means of enjoyment and moral excitement which agricultural life cannot obtain.. The city shortens the average of human life, but it does not shorten it in those classes who are independent,...and live contented." 414 DTD July 26; ed: 2/2 - "The Kentuckians were pleased with our city, and its hospitality. (5) (12) "The COMMONWEALTH graces its columns with generous compliments. All right. We should never forget the stranger, nor let him feel alone, when afar from home. "A genial culture is always hospitable; a noble people are ever courteous and kind." (4) 415 DTD Aug. 25:3/1 It is now quite the custom for a certain nnmber of fops who spend double their salary and have no other means of revenue to display the merits of their horses by putting them at full speed and dashing down our principal street. It may be a source of amusement and gratification to them, and we do not wish to deprive them of any pleasure, but when it is carried to such an extent as to endanger the lives of our citizens, we are in favor of having it stopped as it should be. (2) 416 DTD Oct. 12; ed: 3/1 - We observed a large number of men asleep on the corner of Superior and Seneca sts. yesterday. "It is too bad for men to lie in the streets in this manner, and they should be prevented." (2) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 417 - 422 CONDUCT & CUSTOMS (Cont'd) 417 - DTD Dec. 6; ed: 3/1 - The streets are again being invested with organ grinders. They are a nuisance. was put to it." "We think it is high time that a stop CONSTRUCTION. See Building Construction (1) CONVENTIONS, POLITICAL. See Political Campaigns & Elections; Political Parties; Politics & Government COOKERY. See Culinary Arts COPPER. See Brass & Copper; Mining & Minerals Copper CORONER'S INQUESTS 418 DTD Mar. 9:3/1 - According to a report made by Coroner Schuh, George Clark, who was found dead in his bed at Farmer's hotel on Mar. 6, died of nervous prostation caused by financial trouble. Schuh held an inquest immediately following discovery of the body. CORRECTIVE INSTITUTIONS. See Penal & Corrective Institutions COUNTERFEITING 419 - DTD Oct. 15; ed: 2/2 - Several notes purporting to be issued by the Mount Vernon Insurance company in the state of Indiana have been put in circulation in this region. "There is no such Company. The police should ferret out the parties who are putting the notes in circulation." (4) (1) 420 DTD Oct. 20:3/4 A man named Hersch was arrested at the Yager's ball at Kelly's hall on Oct. 18. Fifty-one dollars of counterfeit money was found on him. (1) - 421 DTD Nov. 2:3/1 A counterfeit $20 bill of the State bank, "filled up on" the Ripley branch, D. F. Evans cashier, is a very dangerous imitation. (1) COURTS 422 DTD Apr. 17; ed: 2/1 The Massachusetts senate has passed a bill giving the defence and the prosecution the right to argue any question of law arising in a criminal case. The judge has the power to grant a new trial when the verdict of the jury is in favor of of the commonwealth and the plaintiff has the right of appeal. "We believe that no legislation in the premises is needed to confer on jurors the right... to judge of the law, as well as of the evidence; that they already possess the right; and that it has been only by gross usurpation, that judges have ever presumed to forbid its exercise. ...were we a juror, our oath would bind us... to exercise that right, let the Court charge as it might." (6) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 423 - 428 COURTS (Cont'd) 423 - DTD Apr. 26; ed: 2/2 - "The TELEGRAPH, Painesville, says the first court held there, in 1801, occupied Capt. Skinners' barn. Afterwards it was removed to the 'openings. The jurors retired to the woods, always, to make up their verdict. "We wish some who are qualified...would sit down and give a 'chit chat history' of those days.... If well done, such a book 'would have a run' greater than any novel." Common Pleas (6) 424 DTD Jan. 9:3/1 The court of common pleas is in session here. (1) 425 DTD Mar. 1; ed: 3/1 "The new Court of Common Pleas commenced its first session yesterday morning. It seemed to be something of an epoch, for the legal gentlemen were present in force long before his Honor, Judge Starkweather took his seat on the bench.... "Of the new Clerk, J. D. Cleveland, it is enough to say that he equals his predecessors, and would excel them, were such a thing possible." (3) 426 DTD Mar. 4:3/1 - The Cuyahoga common pleas court will open on Mar. 10. On that date the grand jury will be empanelled, but witnesses scheduled to go before the grand jury need not be present until Mar. 22, when criminal case trials will begin. "...this one proved itself a model. Names availed nothing. Station nothing. Neither wealth shielded nor poverty screened, the wrongdoer.... What might be effected if our Grand Juries always and everywhere did their whole duty fearlessly?... Not only could we restrain the lawless outbreak of passion but manacle the cold blooded calculator who fires or feeds it." Included on the jury are: A. Sherwin, foreman, and Jehu Brainard, clerk. 428 DTD Apr. 3; ed: 2/1,2 - The Cleveland PLAIN DEALER of Apr. 1 is "The PLAIN DEALER'S vexation... has been caused...by...the Grand Jury...attempting to enforce some of the 'penal statues indiscreetly framed' and particularly (those pertaining to) gambling. "...an organ of the Democracy...ought not to censure a Cuya hoga Grand Jury for seeking to enforce laws which the great Democratic party of the state chooses to perpetrate on the statue book. (1) (14) |