ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

Works Progress Administration in Ohio 

ANNALS OF CLEVELAND 

XXI 

1838 

Part I 

WPA project 16823

Works Progress Administration in Ohio 

ANNALS OF CLEVELAND 

XXI 

1838 

Part I 

WPA Project 16823

WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION IN OHIO 

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District Four • Cleveland Ohio 

ANN A L S 0 F C LEV E LAN D • 1818 • 1935 

1838 

Volume XXI 

Part I

ANN A L S 0 F C L -E VEL AND - 1818 - 1935 

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A Digest and Index of the Newspaper Record of Events and Opinions 

1838 

VolWile- XXI 

Abstracted principally from the files of the 

Cleveland HERALD AND GAZETTE 

Multigraphed by the Cleveland 

WPA Project 16823 

Cleveland, Ohio 

1938 

Distributed by the Cleveland Public Library

Annals of Cleveland • 1818 - 1935 

A Digest and Index of the Newspaper Record of Events and Opinions in 

Two Hundred Volumes. 

Written, edited, and multigraphed by the workers of Project No. 16823 

Works Progress Administration of Ohio 

District Four, Cleveland 

under the administration of: 

Joseph H. Alexander, WPA District Director 

Marion F. Wilson, Supervisor. Division of Women's and Professional 

Projects 

Project Superintendent: Elwood Salsbury 

Official Sponsor: Donald Lybarger, County Recorder 

Technical Advisers: Robert C. Binkley, Chairman 

Joint Committee on Materials for 

Research of the Social Science 

Research Counc i I and the 

American Council of Learned Societies. 

Arthur C. Cole, Editor, 

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HISTORICAL REVIEW 

Other Members of the faculty of 

Western Reserve University

Introduction: 

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST 

WPA Project 16823 

In the ANNALS OF CLEVELAND, an attempt is made to answer a need 

long felt by scholars; that of preserving and making readily accessible the 

detailed record of a city's life and culture as contained in its newspapers. 

The Annals are to be a set of at least one volume per year, covering the 

years 1818 - 1935 and including an abstract of every newspaper story that 

has recorded a local event or expressed a local opinion. Abstracts are filed 

chronologically under subject headings alphabetically ordered. The abstracts 

thus arranged are numbered consecutively. A chronological index brings to 

gether by number all abstracts from the newspaper of a given date, and a 

proper names and subject heading index offers an additional check. 

The editors have sought to preserve and arrange in this series informa 

tion that is nowhere else available and readily subject to control. To avoid 

duplication they have concentrated their efforts on one major newspaper 

file - the principal one for the period. This method of work leaves out of 

account the diversities of opinion expressed by other newspapers. In the 

hope that the other files may be covered in respect of opinions there ex 

pressed, the present volume is numbered Part I. Part II, when and as pro 

duced, will complete the presentation of opinion from other sources. 

The file of the Cleveland HERALD AND GAZETTE has been used in the 

preparation of this volume. In 1838 the editor of the HERALD AND GAZETTE 

was J. A. Harris. 

Reference Line - H&G Dec. 5; ed:2/1 indicates that the article follow 

ing this reference was an editorial taken from the HERALD AND GAZETTE 

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of Dec. 5, page two, column one. An "adv" in the reference line indi 

cates that the abstract was made from an advertisement. The number in 

parenthesis at the end of the abstract indicates the number of inches in 

the original newspaper article. 

Newspaper files used in abstracting were made available through the 

courtesy of Mr. Wallace Cathcart, of Western Reserve Historical Society, 

Miss Linda Eastman, of the Cleveland Public Library, the Cleveland City 

Council. Mr. Louis Seltzer of the Cleveland PRESS. and Mr. Earle Martin 

of the Cleveland NEWS. Miss Marilla Freeman and Mr. William Lippert of 

the Cleveland Public Library and the City Clerk's Office have been of 

great assistance. 

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CLASSIFICATION LISTS 1838 

POPULATION & VITAL STATISTICS 

Cemeteries; Census & Population; Deaths; Immigration & Emigration; 

Negroes; Westward Movement. 

PUBLIC SERVICE & WELFARE 

Bathing Beaches; City Government; County Government; Fire Department; 

Hotels & Lodgings; Negroes; Police; Post Office; Public Baths; 

Rivers & Harbors; Streets. 

RECREATION & SPORTS 

Circuses; Entertainment; Exhibitions; Fish & Game; Social Events. 

SCIENCE & INVENTION 

Aeronautics; Astronomy; Engines & Motors; Geology; Inventions & 

Inventors; Phrenology; Scientific Instruments. 

SOCIAL LIFE & CrSTOMS 

Anniversaries; Conduct & Customs; Duels & Dueling; Funerals; 

Holidays; Organizations. 

SOCIAL REFORM 

Temperance. 

THEATER, MUSIC, & DANCE 

Circuses; Dancing; Entertainment; Mental Diseases; Music; Musical 

Instruments; Theater. 

TRANSPORTATION 

Accidents & Disasters; Aeronautics; Bus & Stage Lines; Canals & 

Canal Boats; Floods; Nautical Suppl ies; Railroads; Rivers & Harbors; 

Roads & Highways; Shipping & Ships; Streets; Transportation. 

MISCELLANEOUS 

Estates; Estrays; Horses; Lost & Found; Seasons; Weather; Wills & 

Bequests. 

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Abstracts I - 8 

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. I TO DEC. 31, ·1838 

ACCIDENTS & DISASTERS 

1 - H&G Feb. 23:2/3 - A daughter of Mr. House, aged three years, was 

fatally scalded on Tuesday in Ohio City. The mother, in lifting a kettle 

of boil ing water from the stove, accidently precipitated the whole contents 

upon the person of her little daughter. (1) 

2 - H&G Mar. 26:2/3 - A number of children were at play yesterday in or 

about the alley between Bank and Seneca sts., when they discovered a 

quantity of gun powder, which being damaged and worthless, had been 

thrown away. They were gathering it in their hands and aprons when one 

of them, a boy, brought a coal of fire and threw it into the parcel upon 

the ground which was in the midst of them. The powder ignited immediately 

and burned seven of them in the most shocking manner. Two of them 

died this morning, and the rest are so burned as to render their recovery 

doubtful. . They are the children of two or three German families, names 

not learned. . (3) 

3 - H&G Mar. 30:2/5 - A Card - The undersigned would respectfully ask 

leave in behalf of the families who by the melancholy accident of Sunday 

night last, lost three of their children, to tender their warmest thanks 

to all those who kindly contributed to their aid; and especially to the 

physicians, who so ably exerted themselves to relieve the sufferers. Lewis 

Stanislaus, W. Steinmeier, T. H. UmbstaeUer. (verbatim) (1) 

4 - H&G May 1:2/2 - Orrin Thomas, whose mother lives in Buffalo and who 

was employed a'S fireman, was ki lled on board the steamboat CLEVELAND 

between Buffalo and this place yesterday. His head was struck by the 

crank in its revolution and mangled in the most horrible manner. (3) 

5 - H&G May 14:2/3 - A man, employed as a hand on board the steamboat 

UNITED STATES, fell overboard just as the -UNITED STATES was leaving 

the wharf on Saturday, and was drowned. His body has not been found. 

(verbatim) (1) 

6 - H&G May 28:2/1 - Mr. James S. Loves, bowsman on the canal boat 

ADVANCE, accidently fell into the lock second north of Canal Dover last 

week and was drowned. The deceased bore the character of a steady, industrious 

young man, and the TELEGRAPH states his clothing, &c. will be 

left at the warehouse of Messrs. Ransom, McNair and Company, Cleveland. 

His relatives are supposed to reside in Boston. (verbatim) (2) 

7 - H&G June 14:2/3 - We understand a house in Ohio City was struck with 

Lightning this afternoon. Extent of injury not learned. (verbatim) (1) 

8 - H&G June 25:2/3 - An inquest was held yesterday on the body of a 

person unknown, found drowned in the river near the Columbus st. bridge 

in the city of Cleveland. He was apparently about 20 years of age, 

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Abstracts 9 - 15 

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838 

ACCIDENTS & DISASTERS (Cont'd) 

dressed in a white cotton shirt, dark colored moleskin pantaloons patched 

with a large patch on each knee, and one coarse shoe - verdict accidental 

drowning. 

Also, on the same day, an inquest was held on the body of Thomas Lehane 

from on board the steamboat MILWAUKIE, drowned on Friday last while bath· 

ing in the river - verdict accordingly. (verbatim) (3) 

9 • H&G July 18: 2/4 - An inquest was held by the coroner this morning 

on the body of a child of Mr. John Jones of Ohio City. aged two years, 

found drowned in the river near the western pier. Verdict, accidental 

drowning. (verbatim) (1) 

10 - H&G Aug. 2:2/2 - A man named Latimer, recently a resident of Ohio 

City, died on July 28 as the result of burns received when he fell into a 

kettle of boiling lye at an ashery in Painesville on July 26. A wife 

and several children survive. (1) 

11 - H&G Sept. 20:2/3 - A coroner's inquest was held on the 19th instant 

on the body of Elisha Goulden, who resided in tbe east part of Cleveland 

township, accidently killed by the fall of a tree. Verdict accordingly. 


Shipping 

12 - H&G May 1; adv: 2/5 - Adrift - The scow boat WARE was parted from 

tbe steamboat BUNKER HILL in the gale of Monday, 23d ult. and is probably 

afloat in the lake or drifted ashore. A suitable reward will be given to 

any person who will find and tow ber into port; or any person who will 

give information of ber shall be paid for his trouble. Address, Richard 

Winslow and Company, Cleveland. O. (verbatim) (1) 

13 - H&G May 5:2/3 - The scow boat WARE that broke adrift from the 

BUNKER HILL has been picked up and towed into Silver Creek. 


14 - H&G May 10: 2/1 - This season has been thus far an unlucky one for 

steamboats. The CLEVELAND, on her upward trip yesterdav, met with an 

accident which will lay her up for some weeks at least. The key, strap, 

or fastening, by whatever name known, which connects the piston rod to 

the walking beam, gave way as the piston was descending. Of course the 

piston went down without check, bursting the lower part of the cylinder 

and breaking the condenser. The cost of repairing it will be several 

thousand dollars. The CLEVELAND was towed into Dunkirk by the 

BARCELONA. (verbat im) (2) 

15 - H&G May 12:2/3 - The steamboats CINCINNATI and MILWAUKIE came 

into collision at the mouth of the piers this morning, and the former was 

much damaged. The CINCINNATI was going out and the MILWAUKIE entering 

the piers. The bow of the latter struck the CINCINNATI just forward of 

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AGRICULTURE (Cont'd) 

portions of the state, as they are. By the way, we have heard an 

agricultural society for this county spoken of as likely to be formed. 

Will our friend of the PLOW BOY move in the matter, and endeavor to 

rouse his fellow cultivators to the importance of something of the kind? 

Geauga Co. has a flourishing Agricultural Society, and Huron Co. too 

has one, as we see in the last NORWALK REFLECTOR a long list of premiums 

offered by the committee, to be awarded at the Agricultural Fair in 

October next. 

"What say the farmers of Cuyahoga County?" (3) 

22 - H&G Oct. 26:2/4 - A report to the HERALD and GAZETTE of a meeting 

of the inhabitants of Mayfield held at the home of James Cornwell in 

said town on Saturday, the 13th day of October disclosed the following 

resolution unanimously adopted: Resolved, as the sense of this meeting. 

that it is expedient to organize a County Agricultural Society for the 

county of Cuyahoga. 

Pelig Sherman was appointed Chairman of the meeting and D. M'Dowell, 

Sec'y. 

The meeting was adjourned until the 24th of November next. (5) 

23 - H&G Oct. 31; ed:2/2 - Our Ohio Exchanges give glowing accounts 

of Cattle Shows and Agricultural Fairs in their respective counties; 

Scioto, Pickaway, Huron, and Hamilton appear to lead_ When will 

Cuyahoga so much as follow in these useful shows? When will she have an 

Agricultural Society? - "The farmers of Mayfield are awake on the subject. 

Will their brother farmers in the country keep the ball rolling?". 

24 - H&G Nov. 6; adv:2/5 • Notice. In pursuance of the request of the 

members of an Agricultural meeting held in Mayfield on the 13th of 

October last, the undersigned would respectfully recommend that a county 

meeting be held at the Musical Hall, Phoenix Buildings. in Cleveland on 

Tuesday the 27th inst., at 10 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of forming 

a County Agricultural Society. 

All who feel an interest in the subject are invited to attend. 

F. Whittlesley. J. Houghton, A. Sherwin, Jr. (2) 

25 - H&G Nov. 14; ed: 2/3 - Let no good Farmer in Cuyahoga fai 1 to attend 

the meeting called on the 27th inst. An Agriculture meeting has been 

called in Columbus on the 3rd Wednesday of December next for the purpose 

of forming a State Agricultural Society. and request delegates from all 

the counties. 

"You have a good farmer Representative 

Cuyahoga should not fail to be represented 

See to it." 

(1) 

in the Legislature, and old- , 

in the Agricul tural Convention. 

(1) 

26 - H&G Nov. 28; ed:2/1 - A meeting was held yesterday by Farmers of 

this county for the purpose of organizing a County Agricultural Society.

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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31. 18;36 

ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS (Cont'd) 

35 - H&G Feb. 28; adv:2/5 - 10 Hgds. St.Croix Rum - 5 Hgds. HoJIand Gin - 

5 Hgds. Cognac Brandy - 5 Hgds. American Brandy - 10 Hgds. American Gin, 

with a general assortment of Wines. Teas &c. &c. Also Brooms, Coffee, 

Spanish Cigars, and 20 baskets assorted Champaigns (sic), for sale low for 

cash, wholesale and retai 1. R. W. Newton. 15 Water st. (2) 

36 - H&G May 12; adv:2/4 - 100 Bbls good old Rye Whiskey for sale. 

Enquire of S. Kellogg, No. 59 Commercial Block. (1) 

37 - H&G Aug. 28; adv:2/4 - Port Wine - A pure article, selected expressly 

for medical purposes for sale by W. A. Clarke. (1) 

38 - H&G Sept 4; adv: 2/5 - Whiskey - 300 Casks, a superior article, by 

Griffith, Standard & Co. (verbatim) (1) 

39 - H&G Sept. 4; adv: 3/1 - Rectified Whiskey from the Chillicothe Distillery 

- 150 lbs. - for sale by J. L. Weatherly. (verbatim) (1) 

See also Temperance 

AMUSEMENTS. See Entertainment 

ANNIVERSARIES 

40 - H&G Jan. 27; adv:2/5 - Washington's Birthday. The citizens of 

Cleveland and its vicinity, in favor of celebrating the anniversary of 

the bi rtbday of Washinbton are requested to meet at the American House 

on Monday evening at 7 o'clock, to make suitable arrangements. (1) 

41 - H&G Jan. 30: 2/5 - At a meeting held at the American House, 60 persons 

were appointed Managers for a Ball in commemoration of Washington's 

Birthday, to be held on the 22nd of Feb., 1838. J. A. Vincent, was called 

to the chair, and J. R. St. John, was appointed secretary. Tickets of 

admission for the Ball can be secured at the Bar. (5) 

42 - H&G Feb. 1; adv:2/5 - Washington's Birth-Night Ball. The committee 

for the distribution of Tickets for the approaching Anniversary Ball, 

will be holden at the American House this Evening, at half past six 

o'clock, P.M. A punctual attendance is requested. By order of Chairman 

of said Committee. (1) 

43 - H&G Feb. 19; adv: 2/5 - Notice. Gentlemen who attend the Ball on 

the 22d are requested to take their tickets at the office of the American 

House on the day of the Ball, and previous to the time of its commencement, 

as it will prevent much delay and confusion. Tickets five dollars. 

44 - H&G Feb. 22:2/4 - All are out. young and old, to celebrate Washington's 

birthday. Among more prominent features of the celebration may be 

noticed a turn-out of the sailors in a full rigged brig, which. placed 

(1)


CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. I TO DEC. 31, 1838 

BANKS & BANKING (Cont'd) 

At a subsequent meeting of the Board, Leonard Case was re-elected 

President, and T. P. Handy, Cashier. James Rockwell was appointed 

Assistant Cashier, and T. C. Severance, Teller. (verbatim) (2) 

54 - H&G Jan. 16; ed:2/2 - The bill to repeal the law prohibiting the 

establishment of any branch or agency of the Penns!'lvania Bank of the 

United States, has passed the House in the Ohio Legislature. 

"The locofocos fought against the repeal of this bantling of Tin-pan 

legislation to the last, by every species of party management." (1) 

55 - H&G Jan. 22; ed:2/3 - The ARGUS gives notice that all the Albany 

Banks have resumed specie payments. 

"The notes of the Albany Banks have been mainly withdrawn from circulation, 

so that the resumption as far as paying out specie is concerned 

is more sound than substance." (1) 

56 - H&G Jan. 25; ed: 2/2 - The Commonweal th Bank of Boston has closed 

its doors. 

"That Bank, it should be remembered. was the special Pet of the General 

Government in New England. Its directors and officers were all 

. 'friends of the Revered Chief.' •.• 

"We may see in the instance of the Commonwealth Bank, a beautiful 

exemplification of the maxim of the Van Buren party, 'To the victor belongs 

the spoi Is.' The spoils have been dh;tributed, indeed, among the 

mercenary victors. The spoils of the Peoples Treasury have served to 

fatten and enrich: political bandits." (14) 

57 - H&G Feb. 2; ed:2/3 - We learn by a letter from the Boston correspondent 

of the New York HERALD, that the Associated Banks have concluded 

to wind up three of the present banks in Boston. 

"Bill holders and depositors will probably be paid in full, while the 

stockholders will lose at least fifty per cent.... Two of the banks 

whose doors are now closed, if not the third, are managed and controlled 

by friends of the administration." (4) 

58 - H&G Feb. 3; ed:2/3 - The Louisville JOURNAL gives an example of the 

kind of paper discounted by the Commonwealth Bank of Boston, who obtained 

a judgment on a joint note payable to the Bank and signed by the various 

friends of the administration. The case went by default, and when the 

Sheriff, who is a good Jackson man, had called the names of the defendants, 

he asked the judge whether he should not call Martin Van Buren. 

"There is abundant reason to bel ieve, not from this instance alone, but 

from all that is known in relation to its operations, that the Commonwealth 

Bank has been a mere party machine, - the very thing it was designed to 

be, when the public deposits were removed and placed in its vaults." (6) 

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59 - H&G Feb. 16:2/4 - We are informed upon competent authority that 

the officers of the Commercial Bank of Lake Erie answered fully, under 

oath, all the questions propounded to them by the Auditor, under the 

direction of tbe Legislature; the assertion of Le Grand Byington, the 

ADVERTISER'S Columbus correspondent, to the contrary notwithstanding. 

(1) 

60 - H&G Feb. 19:2/4 - Caution to the Public. In a letter to the editor, 

Thomas P. May says: There has lately been put in circulation in this 

part of Ohio, (and probably elsewhere), Bills of the Exchange Bank of 

Shiawassee, Michigan, purporting to be redeemable in Cleveland by T. P. 

May. Of the solvency of this Bank I know nothing, but the use of my 

name was wi thout my knowledge or consent. My absence has prevented an 

earlier notice on this matter. (2) 

61 - H&G Mar. 3; ed:2/3 - Movements on the subject of the currency in 

Detroit indicate the prospect of an improvement in the standing of the 

Safety Fund Banks of Michigan. 

"So long as the Ohio Banks continue to curtail their issues and discounts, 

Michigan paper from necessity will constitute our principal 

circulating medium, and it is very desirable that the 'Wild Cat' and old 

chartered Banks of that State, should be placed on an equal footing in 

the estimation of the public." (2) 

62 - H&G Mar. 26; ed: 2/3 - The Legislature of Michigan has passed a bill 

suspending the operation of the General Banking Law of that State for 

one year. 

"What wi 11 the Locofocos in this quarter say to the legislation of 

their brethern in Michigan? The General Banking Law of that State is 

the ne plus ultra of bank making, if their assertions are to be credited. 

No chance for more banks - how the anti-bank Loco Focos will wail!" (1) 

63 - H&G Apr. 3; ed: 2/2 - "The beautiful operation of practical Van 

Buren Anti -Bankism, as exempl ified in Democratic Michigan under a General 

Banking Law, may be learned by the following paragraph from the Detroit 

ADVERTISER. 

'Great distress and excitement prevails in the country. Farmers have 

parted with their last years produce at high prices & received bank bills 

that cannot be passed or redeemed ior anything.... Every day discloses 

to them the hopeless condition of some new bank. Every sun that rises 

finds them ten or fifteen per cent poorer than they imagined themselves 

the day before. ' 

(H&G) "Consoling, isn't it, loco focos? How do the 'wild cats' agree 

with your own pockets these days? Any caterwauling?" (2) 

64 - H&G Apr. 11; ed:2/3 - The new mammoth Bank of Mississippi, with a 

capi tal of $15, DOD, DOD, is to be put into early operation. The stock is 

to be owned by individuals who are to pledge their real estate for the 

redemption of the scrip authorised by the Governor.

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71 - H&G June 6; ed:2/3 - A list of banks of Michigan, bankable at 

Detroit, is greatly desired by persons in the Lake country. 

"All sorts of reports are afloat touching the value of different 

kinds of Michigan paper at home. Will some of the Detroit papers 

publish a list?" (1) 

72 - H&G June 12:2/1 - At a convention of the banks of Ohio, held at 

Columbus on the 6th and 7th of June, A. Seymour and J. N. Woolsey represented 

the Bank of Cleveland, and T. P. Handy, the Commercial Bank 

of Lake Erie. (2) 

73 - H&G June 16; ed:2/4 - "Have our anti-Bank locos no indignation in 

reserve for T. Benton & Co. of the U. S. Senate? The anti-bank body has 

again extended the charters of the Banks of the District of Columbia? 

Thus Hydras are now fostered in the late home of the "Monster Killer." 

Uncork your thunder!" (1) 

H&G July 25; ed:2/4 - See Flour 

74 - H&G July 31; adv:2/4 - Bank of Cleveland, July 31, 1838, The Stockholders 

of the Bank of Cleveland are hereby notified that a final instalment 

of Ten Dollars on each share of the Capital Stock of this Bank 

is required to be paid at their Banking House or at the Office of John 

Ward & Co. New York, on the first day of September next. By order of 

the Board, H. Handy, Cashier. (1) 

75 - H&G Aug. 1; ed: 2/3 - The ADVERTISER says: When a thief wishes 

to escape, he joins in with the mob and shouts at the top of his lungs 

Stop thief! Stop thief! 

(H&G) "That's it. The Locofocos made the banks, got in debt to the 

banks, do not pay the banks, and hence their loud cry of anti-bank, antibank, 

anti-bank!" (1) 

76 - H&G Aug. 6; ed:2/3 - The banks of Ohio will resume on the 13th. 

"To show that a resumption is 'gall and wormwood' to the leading locofocos, 

we have only to note that the editor of the STATESMAN announces 

the fact with one of his choicest sneers. tt (1) 

77 - H&G Aug. 18; ed: 2/4 - The administration papers advocate a reform 

in the banking system. The administration has chartered a hundred or 

more banks. Why have they not chartered them according to the reform 

model? Why have they not made the stockholders responsible? They are 

pretty much "used up" and now they must have some watchword to rally 

their broken and scattered forces, and they cry "reform the Banks." 

"This to them is a familiar song. The people have become accustomed 

to it. It disturbs them not." (3)



BANKS & BANKING (Cont' d) 

18 - H&G Sept. 8; ed:2/4 - The ADVERTISER is still harping on the indebtedness 

of the Banks to the Government. Suppose that establishment 

sets an example by paying sundry protested notes to the Banks! 

Example before precept. (1) 

79 - H&G Sept. 18; ed:2/2 - There is a happy illustration of the universal 

Locofoco Anti-Bank feeling in the proceedings of the late Locofoco 

State -Convention in Michigan. The following resolution was adopted by 

the convention: Resolved, That in the opinion of this convention, the 

establ ishment of a well regulated State Bank, under the control of the 

people, is a measure called for by the interests of the State. 

"What will Senators Benton and Allen say these 'Bank minions' of their 

party? A 'great monster' needed to regulate some fifty 'little monsters!' 

Such is Michigan Anti-Bankism." 

For the edification of our Ohio Anti-Banlt Locofocos, we copy another 

resolution unanimously adopted the same convention. Resolved, That 

the convention repudiate the charges of the federal press, that the 

Democratic party is hostile to all banking institutions; and that we disapprove 

of any attempt to destroy any of the sound banking institutions 

of this state. 

"'Destroy, discredit, or injure,' etc. Let our Anti-Bank hypocrites 

bare their backs to the lash so well laid on by their political brethren. 

Don't wince." - (4) 

80 - H&G Sept. 25:2/1,2 - In an open letter to the public, J. W. Allen 

says: I am in substance charged with a gross dereliction of duty to the 

country -and to my constituents for the contemptible purpose of advancing 

my own pecuniary interests. This is a mistake, as every one knows that 

owing to the extraordinary embarrassment growing out of the last war with 

England, most of the Banks in the southern and western States adjacent 

to the theater of operations failed, either pending the war or within a 

few years thereafter. Among them was the Commercial Bank of Lake Erie, 

which stopped in 1818 on a demand for specie made by a Branch of the Bank 

of the United States. The Directors determined not to pay the U. S. 

Bank but to pay individual bill-holders instead. 

"There is a slight mistake in the averment (as per yesterday's 

ADVERTISER) that I voted at the last session of Congress 'to put more 

of the people's money into this Bank.'" (25) 

81 - H&G Oct. 2; ed: 2/2 - Zalmon Fitch, Esq., of Warren, has been appointed 

President of the Bank of Cleveland in place of A. Seymour, 

resigned. (I) 

H&G Oct. 6; ed:2/3 - See Political Campaigns & Elections - Cleveland 

& Cuyahoga 

H&G Oct. 18; ed: 2/2 - See Grain 

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82 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/4 - The Mechanics and Traders Bank of Cincinnati 

has gone into operation under very favorable auspices. 

"As we were not aware of any charter having been granted by our 

Legislature, we have some curiosity to know the mode of operation. Will 

the Editor of the GAZETTE give us some information on the subject?" (1) 

83 - H&G Nov. 2; ed:2/4 - The OHIO STATESMAN says: "The CLEVELAND 

INTELLIGENCER is for a General Banking Law, at all hazards. Well, we 

guess there is not enough Bankmen in the Legislature to accomplish it. 

We unite with the REGISTER heart and hand against any new schemes of 

making Paper money." 

(H&G) "Bravo! - The 'Locofoc(ls' show no disposition to dance to the 

pipings of their quasi friend of the INTELLIGENCER. It is unkind thus 

to treat the promptings of their useful ally on the Reserve." (3) 

H&G Nov. 9; ed:2/4 - See Newspapers 

84 - H&G Nov. 10; ed: 2/3 - The "Locofocos" are beginning to discuss the 

kind of bank reform they will have. The ADVERTISER breaks ground in 

favor of a General Banking Law as the ne plus ultra of Bank Reform in 

Ohio. That is, they would reform the present "rascally institutions" 

by letting John, James, and Samuel issue "rags" at pleasure! "Did the 

people so understand the meaning Bank Reform at the polls?" (1) 

85 - H&G Nov. 29: ed:2/1,2 - The Columbus STATESMAN has recently 

printed in full an article on Bank Legislation by "one of the first 

writers of this state." Its great length prohibits our giving it in full. 

It proclaims "hat a Democratic Bank Reform Legislature may be expected 

to do, and throws further illumination on the subject of Banking Reforms. 

The writer is honestly convinced that the innumerable banks throughout 

the land are the cause of the present state of prosperity in this 

country. By means of clear, economic thinking he is able to show how 

a national bank would be the only solution to the financial problem 

confronting the nation. 

His theory of "laissez faire" is as follows: "The right of repeal 

(in regard to present banking laws) must be with tile people. There will. 

probably, however, be little need of its exercise unless the already 

privileged few deny, by any means, the right of others to equal privileges. 

No special grant of power need be conferred; indeed cannot be 

conferred - acknowledge only and confirm, etc., the right which every 

man undoubtedly now possesses of making and issuing as many promises to 

pay as he may see proper, and the right of every other man to consider 

them money if he so pleases. Let as many individuals unite as choose, 

for this or any other not criminal purpose. Let there be no hindrance 

to the exercise of the power of issuing and circulating bills. No inquiry 

beforehand by the state into the amount or kind of capital. No 

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Let all be" as free and unfettered as every other business is, and ought 

to he. - But - in exterminating the fruitful mother of evil, exterminate 

also the progeny. - Erase from the statute books as soon as prudence will 

admit your appraisement laws, your laws regulating interest. Modify 

materially your collection laws. Let no law stand, beyond a prudent time, 

tending in any manner to deaden the sense of those high moral obligations 

conta ined "in every contract. Let every man know that when he borrows 

the money or property of others, he is using that which is not his own 

and which, if called for when due, must be paid. - " 

:(H&G) "We have no need to add another word by comment. Here is the 

end of the golden promise, and the beginning of the monetary millenium, 

which shall restore peace to the troubled world of currency and commerce! - 

Alas! poor Yorick!" (19) 

86 - H&G Dec. 5; adv:2/5 - Commercial Bank of Lake Erie - The Stockholders 

of said bank are requested to meet at tbeir Banking House in this city on 

Monday the 7th, day of January next, at 2 o'clock P.M. for the election of 

thirteen Directors to serve the ensuing year. T. P. Handy (1) 

Failures 

87 - H&G Apr. 2; ed:2/4 - The Farmer's Bank of Canton has closed its 

doors. The amount of paper the bank reported in circulat ion in December 

last was $248,608, and we are informed the circulation has been on the 

increase since. 

"Of the probable ultimate redemption of its issues by the bank, we 

know nothing. Report, however, says the failure is a bad one." (2) 

88 - H&G Dec. 26; ed:2/1 - The Cincinnati NEWS of the 21st says that 

the Orphan's Institute Bank of Fulton, Ohio, was condemned yesterday, 

and bought up by the banks at 10 per cent discount. The very shop that 

first foisted this paper upon the community was busily engaged all day 

in buying at the rate above named, and of course, made a splendid speculation. 

There is much excitement in Cincinnati on the subject of unauthorized 

paper. 

(H&G) "Look out for blow-ups in the shinplaster manufactories about 

these days." (3) 

See also Money 

BARBERS 

89 - H&G Sept. 20; adv:2/5 - David Wills, Jr. Fashionable Hair Cutter 

and Barber, has opened a shop nearly opposite the Bank of Cleveland, where 

he will be very happy to wait upon all those who may please to favor him 

with their patronage. (1)

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BATHING BEACHES 

90 - H&G June 30:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "A Citizen" says: 

"I wish to inquire of you if the Corporation have any laws against public 

bathing. The bank of the lake has always been a place of resort for our 

citizens and their friends while visiting this city to view one of those 

unsurpassed beauties, 'the setting sun.' But for several times have I, 

with my female friends, been denied this pleasure, and obliged to surrender 

up one of the most delightful promenades on account of such indecencies. 

If any of our Common Council will take the trouble to walk down at sunset 

to the bank of the lake, they will see a want of decency to no small 

extent. " (2) 

BATHS, PUBLIC. See Public Baths 

BIRDS 

91- H&G Oct. 1; ed:2/3 - A Noble Bird - A sportsman brought down an 

Eagle near the city this morning, whose extended wings measured 7 feet, 

beak, convex side, 3-1/2 inches, talons, 2-1/2 inches, weight 8-1/2 Ibs •• 

But few such messengers of Jove are struck in this quarter. (verbatim) 

(1) 

BONDS & STOCKS 

92 - H&G Dec. 7; adv: 2/4 - A Person having a few hundred dollars of 

Steam Boat Stock, wishes to exchange it at a low rate for a good family 

horse, or a two horse waggon, or some riding vehicle with harness complete, 

or he would exchange part of it for a good Piano Forte, or merchandise 

available to him. 

Address "Sidney" through the Post Office. (I) 

See also Business 

BOOKS 8: AUTHORS 

93 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Just received, at the Cleveland Bookstore, 

MEMOIRS OF AARON BURR, in 2 vols., by M. L. Davis, for sale by 

Sanford and Lott. (1) 

94 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Bul wer' s New Novels, EARNEST MILTRA VERS, 

ATHENS, &c., for sale by Sanford 8: Lott. (1) 

95 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - MARTIN FABER, the story of a criminal, by 

the author of GUY RIVERS, for sale by Sanford and Lott. (1) 

H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - See Shipping 8: Ships 

96 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Johnston's ECONOMY OF HEALTH or THE 

STREAM OF HUMAN LIFE, for sale by Sanford and Lott. (1) 

91 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - ATTILA, by the author of THE GYPSEY, for 

sale by Sanford and Lott. (1)



BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont'd) 

98 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Just received, 2 vols •• SNARLEYOW, by Capt. 

Maftyatt, for sale by Sanford and Lott. (1) 

99 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - FRIENDSHIP'S OFFERING, For 1838, just 

received and for sale by Sanford and Lott. (1) 

100 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - THE FLOWERS OF LOVELINESS, for 1838, 

just received and for sale by Sanford and Lott. (1) 

101 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - LIVE AND LET LIVE, POOR RICH MAN, and 

RICH POOR MAN, by the author of LINWOOD, for sale by Sanford and Lott. 

(1) 

102 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 - THE AMERICAN JUVENILE KEEPSAKE, CHRIST 

MAS BOX, CHILD'S ANNUAL AND FAIRY BOOK. Also the BOY'S AND GIRL'S 

OWN BOOK for sale at the Cleveland Bookstore, by Sanford and Lott. (1) 

103 - H&G Mar. 7:2/3 - THE PANORAMA OF PROFESSIONS AND TRADES or 

EVERY MAN'S BOOK, by Edward Hazen, has been laid on our table. The 

work is designed for the use of Schools and Families, as well as miscellaneous 

readers, and is embell ished with eighty-two engravings, illustrating 

the various professions and trades treated of. From a hasty 

examination of the PANORAMA we are favorably impressed with its claims 

on the time and attention of the young. and persons of mature age will 

de-rive much information and profit from a perusal. We understand Mr. H. 

is now in this city, of whom the book may be obtained. (2) 

104 - H&G May 19; adv:2/5 - Just issued, from the press of Sanford and Lott, 

YORICK, AND OTHER POEMS, and for sale at the Cleveland Bookstore. (1) 

105 - H&G May 22; ed:2/3 - The OHIO GAZETTEER, by Warren Jenkins, published 

by Isaac N. Whiting, Columbus, is a valuable work of 546 pages, 

containing the description of the several towns, townships, and counties 

in Ohio, and other statistical information. 

"A glance at the contents, will show to the traveller and the citizens 

the importance of the above work, as a mass of interesting local and 

statistical information in regard to the first state in the west has been 

collected and embodied in this Gazetteer, scarcely to be obtained elsewhere. 

" (3) 

106 - H&G June 16:2/4 - Mrs. Sutherland, wife of T. J. Sutherland arrived 

in the city two or three days since. She is engaged in soliciting subscriptions 

to a book she is about to publish entitled the TRIAL AND 

DEFENCE OF:GEN. SUTHERLAND. It will be an octavo of about 150 pages. 


107 - H&G July 24; ed:2/3 - An agent is in the city having for sale the 

CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL COLLECTION, an invaluable book to those who 

call Connecticut their birth place. 

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BOOKS & AUTHORS (Cont' d) 

"To such it treats of home - the home of their youth, that home of 

which every healthy spirit cherishes the remembrance." (2) 

108 - H&G Aug. 10; adv:2/5 • Finney's LECTURES TO CHRISTIANS, 

AMERICAN SLAVERY AND AMERICAN LIBERTIES; MEMOIRS OF LOVEJOY 

and LETTERS OF ISABELLA GRAHAM, just received by M. C. Younglove, 40 

Superior street. (1) 

109 - H&G Aug. 10; adv: 2/6 • Syria, The Holy Land, Asia Minor, etc., 

illustrated in a series of views, drawn from nature by W. H. Bartlett, 

Wm. Purser, etc., with description of the plates by John Carne Esq., 

for sale by Sanford & Lott. (1) 

110 • H&G Aug. 29; adv: 3/2 - WANDERINGS AND ADVENTURES IN SOUTH 

AFRICA, a beautiful English edition - illustrated with fine engravings, 

for sale at Younglove's. (I) 

111 - H&G Sept. 5; adv:2/5 • INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL IN EGYPT, ARABIA, 

etc., Humphrey's FOREIGN TOUR, etc., just received by M. C. Younglove. J 


112 - H&G Sept. 5; adv:2/5 - ZENOBIA or LETTERS FROM PALMYRAPROBUS 

or LETTERS FROM ROME - Burton, Alice, Robber, etc., just received by 

M. C. Younglove. (verbatim) (1) 

113 • H&G Sept. 5; a::lv: 2/5 - SAYINGS & DOINGS OF SAM SLICK. - 

First and second series - THE OUTWARD BOUND by Marryatt • 

SKETCHES OF YOUNG LADIES AND YOUNG GENTLEMEN, and JANE LOMAX, 

this day received by M. C. Younglove. (verbatim) (I) 

114 • H&G Sept. 5; adv:2/5 - This day received at the Cleveland Book 

Store the LIVES OF THE SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 

by Goodrich. For sale by Sanford & Lott. (verbatim) (1) 

115 • H&G Sept. 6; adv: 2/4 • OLIVER TWIST and NICHOLAS NICKELBY - 

all of the Nos. published can now be had of M. C. Younglove. (verbatim) 

(1) 

116 • H&G Sept. 6; adv:2/4 • LAWYERS' COMMON PLACE BOOK, for 

sale by M. C. Younglove. (1) 

117 - H&G Sept. 6; adv:2/4 - RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES· and Customs 

of the forms of worship practiced by the several nations of the known 

world, from the earliest records to the present time, by Goodrich, for 

sale by Sanford & Lott. (verbatim) (1) 

118 - H&G Oct. 2; adv:2/6 - BLUE LAWS OF CONNECTICUT, for sale by 

Sanford & Lott. (verbatim) (1) 

See also Poetry & Poets; Schools & Seminaries - Textbooks



BOOKSTORES &: STATIONERS 

119 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Sanford &: Lott, Wholesale and retail dealers 

in Books and Stationary: No. 17, Superior street. (1) 

120 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Bookstores. M. C. Younglove Booksel1er, 

Stationer and Binder: No.2, Kellog's Block, Superior street. (1) 

121 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Received at the Cleveland Bookstore, DAY'S 

BANK NOTE LIST AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR, constantly on hand and 

for sale by Sanford &: Lott. . (1) 

122 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Sanford &: Lott have removed their Bookstore 

to No. 17, Superior st., three doors below the Franklin House. Call and 

see it. (1) 

123 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Blank Books. Younglove &: Wetmore makes to 

order, and keeps constantly on hand, all kinds of Blank Work, got up in the 

best style. Old books rebound on the shortest notice. (1) 

124 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Blank D, D. S. Notes, and Checks. and all 

kinds of Justice Blanks. constantly on hand or printed to order, at the 

Cleveland Bookstore by Sanford &: Lott. (1) 

125 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Blanks. Constantly on hand printed on good 

paper and script type, or printed to order at the Cleveland Bookstore. 

Sanford &: Lott. (1) 

126 - H&G Jan. I; adv:2/6 - Crockett's, People's, Knickerbocker, Elton's, 

Hutching's, improved and Farmer's Almanacs for 1838, by the gross, dozen, 

or single, at the Cleveland Bookstore. Sanford &: Lott. (1) 

127 . H&:G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Notice is hereby given. that the co-partnership 

heretofore existing under the firm of Younglove &: Wetmore is this day 

dissolved by mutual consent. 

The business will in future be conducted as heretofore at the old stand 

by M. C. Younglove. with whom the books and accounts will be left. he 

being duly authorized to settle the same. M. C. Younglove, E. P. Wetmore. 

(1) 

128 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 - Bank Rags - 40 Reams Elephant Print; 100 

Rags Imperial Print; 40 Rags Post Office wrapping; 50 Rags Flat Cap No.2; 

Ruled Cap No. 1 and 2. Plain and Ruled Post cheap for cash. P. Dow &: 

Co. 67 Superior st. (1) 

129 . H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 • Splendid Annuals At the Cleveland Bookstore, 

No. 17. Superior street. a few doors below the Franklin House. Sanford 

&: Lott. (1) 

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BOOKSTORES & STATIONERS (Cont'd) 

130 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 - Letter Paper of a superior quality for sale 

at No. 21 Central Buildings by Justin Jones. (1) 

131 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 - Look at This. Elijah Sanford having purchased 

the Books, Stationary and Fancy articles, of Sanford & Co. would 

invite the public when they want to purchase cheap for cash to call at 

No. 87 Superior st. opposite the City Buildings. (1) 

132 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - Notice. Sanford & Co. having disposed of 

their entire stock of Books, Stationary &c to Elijah Sanford requests 

all those having demands against the concern to call at the Bookstore 

of Sanford & Lott, and receive their pay, and all having unsettled 

accounts to call and settle the same. Sanford & Co. (1) 

133 - H&G Aug. 10; adv: 2/6 - Blanks. A general assortment of Blanks 

just printed in a handsome script style for sale at Nos. 16 and 25 

(up stairs) Central Buildings, corner of Superior and Water streets, by 

Penniman & Bemis. (1) 

134 - H&G Aug. 27; adv: 3/1 - Letter Paper, of every description, including 

the finest of English manufactory, by M. C. Younglove. 0) 

135 - H&G Sept. 6; adv:2/4 - Marine Shells - M. C. Younglove has just 

received at his Bookstore a large assortment of the most beautiful specimens 

of Marine Shells, mostly from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, which 

he offers for sale at the eastern prices. Store Under the American. 


136 - H&G Sept. 18; adv: 2/4 - Check Books for the Commercial or Cleveland 

Bank, Bound in the neatest manner, for sale by M. C. Younglove. (1) 

137 - H&G Dec. 21; ed:2/2 - The Bookstores present a rich variety of choice 

this season. "The elegance of the Annuals, replete with the breathings of 

our sweetest poets. and the prose writings of the gifted and the good make 

them desirable as well as acceptable remembrances from friend to friend." (2) 

See also Books & Authors 

BOOTS & SHOES. See Clothing Trade 

BRIBERY & CORRUPTION 

138 - H&G June 29; ed:2/3,4 - A letter from Mr. John W. Edmonds to the 

edi tors of the Buffalo COMMERCIAL, denying the matters charged upon him 

in a late article in that paper, will be found below. "We publish it that 

Edmonds may have the benefit of his own denial. 

"We are not personally acquainted wi th the circumstances, and our 

statement was expressly based upon the information of others.... That



BRIBERY & CORRUPTION 

frauds were comm i tted upon those Ind ians during Mr. E' s agency, we sti 11 

. believe. According to Mr. E. himself, 'it was no part of his business 

to have anything to do with the payment of money to the Indians or the 

distribution of goods among them.' But it seems by his own statement 

too, that he did 'consent to superintend the distribution,' that he did 

have something to do with these things which were 'no part of his business.' 

We may be wrong, but the letter of Mr. Edmonds is not to our 

mind, wholly satisfactory." 

Mr. Edmonds, in his letter, says: When the suspension took place in 

May, 1837, the government was deprived of the means of paying the whole 

of the Indian annuities in specie. It was either postpone the payment 

until the resumption of the banks, or pay in some other way. Bank notes 

would have subjected them to the grossest impositions. Winter was near 

and to avoid suffering among them, the government gave them a part of 

their pay in the goods they were in the habit of buying. It was left 

optional with the Indians as to whether they accepted the goods. 'If 

they took them the traders lost. They did take the goods and the result 

was there were 100 barrels of whiskey in camp, the money the Indians had 

was all gone in 48 hours, and in a few days they were begging taeir way 

back to their villages. (15) 

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 

139 - H&G Feb. 21; ed: 2/3 - The number of buildings erected in the city 

of New York in 1835 was 1,259; in 1836, 1,826; and in 1837, 840. 

"By the falling off in building the past year, more than 15,000 

workingmen have been thrown out of employ." (1) 

140 - H&G Mar. 28:2/2 - Nothing seems to repress the enterprise of our 

builders, arid already the click of trowels and echo of hammers break 

cheerily the monotony of winter suspended operations. A new block is 

going up on the ruins of the late fire at the corner of Superior street. 

The front of one of the buildings has been replaced with an additional 

story, and the walls of the two other stores will soon be completed. 

On the wharf, two large warehouses have been erected this spring and will 

be finished in time for spring business. In various parts of the city, 

new dwellings are being erected, and everything indicates the continued 

and increasing prosperity of Cleveland. (2) 

BUILDING MATERIALS 

141 -' H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/6 - 300 BrIs. Water Lime - just received and for 

sale by Bronson & Hewitt, on the wharf of the lower ferry. (1) 

142 . H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 • 575 Bbls. Ground Plaster For sale by Bronson 

& Hewi tt on the wharf at the lower ferry. (1) 

143 . H&G Mar. 23; adv:2/5 . Dissolution - The firm of Bronson & Hewitt 

is dissolved by mutual consent. D. Bronson, J. L. Hewitt. (1) 

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BUILDING MATERIALS (Cont'd) 

144 - H&G Sept. 11; adv:2/4 - Roman Cement - Just received and for sale 

by D. Bronson & Co. (verbatim) (1) 

145 - H&G Sept. 19; adv: 2/5 - Brown Sheetings - A fresh lot of 4-4 Brown 

Sheetings, just received at the Cheap Store, No. 11 Superior street, and 

for saJe by J. S. Hollingsworth. (verbatim) (1) 

146 - H&G Nov. 6; adv: 2/5 - 300 Barrels of Plaster for sale by Rockwell 

& King, on the wharf. (1) 

BUILDING TRADES 

147 - H&G Sept. 5; adv: 2/5 - The co-partnership heretofore existing between 

George P. Smith and John Dezendorf is this day dissolved by mutual 

consent. - George P. Smith is duly authorized to settle all the accounts 

of the late firm of Smith & Dezendorf. 

N. B. George P. Smith will continue the Carpenter and joiners business 

at the old stand in Ohio City. (1) 

BURGLARIES 

148 - H&G Jan. 3:2/3 - The store of Mr. Monroe on the wharf was broken 

open and robbed last evening of a large amount of money and notes. A 

trunk containing about $3,000 in various kinds of bank notes, with other 

valuable papers, were taken. Mr. M. was absent from his store for a few 

minutes, and on his return found the door forced, and his valuable trunk 

missing. (verbatim) (1) 

149 . H&G Feb. 7:2/2 - A few weeks since, the store of Mr. Monroe on the 

wharf was broken open and robbed of some $3,000 in cash. Suspicion attached 

to the inmates of an adjacent grocery and a day or two since the 

keeper Mr. Persons, was arrested and committed to jail on the charge 

of robbery in consequence of the disclosures made by one of his accomplices, 

three of whom had been traced to Buffalo and there imprisoned. 

We are glad to learn a large part of the money stolen has been recovered. 

(2) 

150 - H&G Apr. 9: 2/3 - Mr. Brockway of Brockport, N. Y., left his wallet 

containing $1,270 in his lodging room at the Cleveland Exchange on the 

morning of Saturday (Apr. 7) which was soon pocketed by some person other 

than the rightful owner. Mr. B. made a thorough search, and finally recovered 

the money. The bar-keeper, and a colored servant have been arrested 

on the charge of theft, and the latter fully committed for trial. 

151 . H&G May 25; ed:2/3 - The U. S. Land Office at Detroit was broken 

into on the night of the 23rd but nothing was stolen, according to the 

FREE PRESS. 

"Like Mr. Woodbury's office, it appears to have been swept of the 'constitutional 

currency' by the office holders before the thieves broke in. 

(2)

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BUSINESS (Cont'd) 

157 - H&G May 17:2/5 - Business has greatly improved the past week. and 

we understand less inconvenience on account of uncurrent money is felt 

by business men. 

Steamboats are running pretty full, and more merchandize is arriving 

than we expected early in the season. Large quantities of produce are 

coming in by the canal - mostly intended for the eastern markets. The 

estimated value for four days past exceeds $200.000. There is much 

activity on the wharves, some forty sail being receiving or discharging 

freight. {I} 

158 - H&G Oct. 24:2/5 - It will be seen that Stocks have fallen off very 

much today. They have been on the decline ever since the election returns 

have come in. The flour and cotton market are quite languid. particularly 

the latter. The U. S. Bank is still exchanging at 109-1/2 per 

cent. The steamer ROYAL WILLIAM sails on Oct. 20. She will take out 

no specie. 

See also Panics & Depressions; Retail Stores & Trade; Wholesale Trade; 

specific trades and commodities 

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CANADA (Cont'd) 

166 - H&G July 17; ed: 2/3 - The 1ast Kingston CHRONICLE states that his 

Excellency, the Commander of the Forces, has directed that the Frontier 

from Amherstburg to the Ottawa shall be put into such a state as to 

ensure the inhabitants protection and defence, and that the escort of 

the 71st Regt., which accompanies Lord Durham to Kingston, is to remain 

as part of the frontier force at Brockville. 

"We look upon these active preparations by our Canadian neighbors to 

protect and defend their soil as one of the best indications of un· 

interrupted peace on our borders. The marauders hovering about the 

lines will hardly attempt further aggressions so long as they will be 

met at every point by British bayonets ..•. The events of the last ten 

months, we think, show conclusively that whatever discontent has existed 

among a portion of the populace, a large majority of the people are 

loyal to their Sovereign Queen, or at least do not desire a change of 

government to be brought about by violence and bloodshed." (6) 

167 - H&G July 24; ed: 2/2 • A corps of British wood-cutters are stripping 

Navy Island of timber. 

"The Island contains some 300 acres, and the British are determined 

to prevent its again becoming a rendezvous for an insurgent or hostile 

force." (1) 

168 • H&G July 26; ed: 2/3 - The Kingston CHRONICLE thirsts for the blood 

of the Treason convicts of the Upper Province and urges Lord Durham not 

to spare the Ii ves of the "trai tors ... 

"Lord Durham, happi ly for the peace of Canada, will not heed such 

counsellors." (2) 

169 • H&G Aug. 11; ed:2/2 • Lord Durham recommends uniting the lakes, 

and the ocean by canals navigable to ocean-going vessels. This will no 

doubt meet with the favor of the home government. Canadian papers claim 

that Durham has already asked 250,000 pounds sterling for the completion 

of the Welland canal, and a 1 ike sum for the St. Lawrence improvements, 

and speak in a confident tone of the money being granted. 

"The projects are worthy the greatness of the British Government." 

(4) 

170 • H&G Oct. 3; ed: 2/3, 4 . Lord Durham has resigned. The proposed return 

of Lord Durham appears to excite strong feeling among all classes 

in Canada. 

His plans for the improvement of the Provinces were on the most 1 iberal 

scale, and a general amel ioration of condition was confidently looked for 

under his administration. 

"This triumph of Melbourne, Glenely, and Brougham over Durham, we fear, 

will be dearly purchased by fresh outbreaks and rebellion in Canada the 

coming winter.... Former eruptions have been smothered, not extinguished." 

. (3)



CANADA (Cont'd) 

171 - H&G Nov. 13:2/1 - The news by the Steamboat ERIE last evening is 

of first. importance, if correct. 

Passengers say that the account from the BUFFALONIAN may be relied 

on, and that the Lower Province is again the scene of popular commotion. 

Gentlemen from the Lower Province had arrived at Buffalo previous to 

the sailing, and confirmed the report of the outbreak. 

By the boat from St. Johns, which arrived here last evening, we learn 

that the patriots have risen in various places and were hourly augmenting 

in numbers. A strong party had taken possession of Napierville where 

they captured 500 stand of arms. 

Martial law has been proclaimed! (I7) 

See also Foreign Relations 

CANALS & CANAL BOATS 

172 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Ohio Canal Packet Boat Co. Office, No. 10 

Superior st. (verbatim) (1) 

173 - H&G Jan. 1; ed:2/3 - We have been favored with an exhibit of the 

canal trade of Cleveland for 1836 and 1837, and note that notwithstanding 

the great revulsion experiences in business generally during the past 

season, the commerce of the Ohio canal at this place has increased considerably. 

"This fact speaks well for the future prospects of our young and 

thriving city, and shows that the location and business advantages of 

Cleveland, have never been overrated. Ohio has already become the producing 

State, and toe business of her channels of trade must annually 

increase, in the same ratio that her immense resources are developed and 

improved. " (9) 

174 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - The annual meeting of the Ohio Canal Packet 

Boat co. will be held at the office of the company on Jan. 9 at two p.m. 

for the choice of a president and 13 directors in pursuance to the act 

of incorporation. T. Ingraham, secretary. (verbatim) (lJ 

175 - H&G Jan. 13; adv:2/6 - Ohio Canal Packet Boat Co. - At a meeting 

of the stockholders held on Jan. 9, fifteen directors were elected for 

the ensuing year. Subsequently the directors elected A. M. C. Smith, 

president, and Timothy Ingraham, secretary. (1) 

176 - H&G Jan. 13; adv:2/6 - Notice - A meeting of the stockholders of 

the Ohio Canal Packet Boat co. will be held at the secretary's office on 

Feb. I. 

A punctual attendance is requested. Timothy Ingraham, secretary. (I) 

177 - H&G Feb. 19; ed:2/3 - We learn by a late message from Governor 

Vance to the general assembly that the state of Ohio is minus some 50,000 

acres or more of the quota of public lands on account of the construction 

of the Wabash and Erie canal. 

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CANALS & CANAL BOATS (Cont'd) 

189 - H&G June 2:2/4 - We have been favored with the following statement 

of the canal commerce of Cleveland: During the month of May last, 

there arrived at this port by way of the canal 30,870.983 pounds of 

property. During the corresponding month last year 20,090,074 pounds 

arrived. The principal articles that arrived the past month consisted 

of 149,599 bushels wheat; 11,667 bushels corn; 58,875 barrels flour; 

16,446 barrels pork; 2,874 barrels whiskey; 511,907 pounds bacon. and 

478,024 pounds lard. The clearances amounted to 3,588,878 pounds, while 

during the corresponding month last year 1,873,545 pounds cleared. The 

principal articles clearing last month included 2,240 barrels salt; 

1,817 barrels lake fish; 1.525,001 pounds merchandise; 306,498 pounds 

furniture; 424,478 pounds gypsum; 229,395 feet lumber, and 306,000 

shingles. 

The tolls received at the local canal office last month amounted to 

$10,592.49, while during the corresponding month last year they were 

$6,910.81. (7) 

190 - H&G June 4: 2/2 - On June 2 the canal boat DANUBE belonging to the 

Swiftsure line brought to Cleveland a cargo consisting of 1.620 bushels 

of wheat; 100 barrels of flour, and 1.772 pounds of furniture, weighing 

in all 120,572 pounds. Ihis shipment was larger by 1,540 pounds than 

any other previously transported on the canal. (2) 

191 - H&G June 6:2/2 - From previous publications we have developed that 

the principal articles of produce received at this port via the canal 

to May 31 have increased this year in the case of wheat to nearly treble 

those of last year. Flour receipts have been more than double, while 

the receipts of corn, pork, bacon, and lard have been much less, due to 

the construction of new locks at Roscoe delaying the receipt of those 

products from the southern section of the state until the middle of last 

month. (8) 

192 - H&G June 19:2/2 - This is a busy day on the canal and river. 

Since Thursday last (June 14) boats have been unable to reaca the river 

in consequence of the gravel washed into the canal by the showers of that 

day. The obstructions were removed last evening, and some 60 or 70 boats 

heavily laden with produce from the south are today locking down into the 

river. A large number are departing for the south, carrying good freights. 

The reshipments going on at the wharves give our harbor a very animated 

appearance. (verbatim) (2) 

193 - H&G June 26; ed: 2/1 - The last OHIO STATESMAN contains a very 

gratifying exhibit of the canal business of the state for the month of May. 

"The great producing State is garnering a rich harvest by means of her 

publ ic improvements." (4)




194 - H&G July 2: 2/3 - Canal Collector D. H. Beardsley reports that 

34,218,616 pounds of property on which toll was charged by weight arrived 

at Cleveland by way of the canal during the past month. During 

the corresponding month last year 29,409,755 pounds arrived. 

The clearances last month amounted to 4,012,162 pounds, while during 

the same month last year 3,455,985 pounds cleared. (6) 

195 - H&G July 3; ed:2/2 • The work on the Wabash and Erie canal, lying 

within Ohio, is going ahead rapidly, and the Defiance BANNER opines that 

in about one year the entire canal from Lake Erie to the Indiana state 

line wi 11 be completed. 

"The opening of this channel of trade with the Wabash Valley, will 

greatly increase the Lake trade. The Wabash and Erie Canal will tap 

another of the rich grain growing regions of the West, and open a second 

Egypt to the Eastern consumers of breadstuffs." (2) 

196 • H&G July 25; adv:2/4 • To Boatmen· For Sale: Four or five canal 

boats, with or without horses for towing the same. Enquire of J. Gillett 

at the office of the late R. H. Backus. (verbatim) (1) 

197 • H&G Aug. 2: 2/2 • There arrived at Cleveland by way of the canal 

during the past month 27,124,725 pounds of property on which toll was 

chargpd. During the corresponding month last year 25,164,342 pounds 

arrived. 

The clearances last month are reported as amounting to 5,389,683 

pounds, while last year during the corresponding month they totalled 

5,203,773 pounds. 

The tolls received last month amounted to $12,249.81; during the same 

month last year, $10,136.37. (6) 

198 • H&G Sept. 4:2/1 - The canal exhibit for August shows a handsome 

increase of tolls at the Cleveland office over the corresponding month 

of last year, though it has been one of the dullest of the season. The 

shipments from the south have been on the increase for several weeks past. 

The principal articles of property included: 34,918 bushels wheat; 

12,665 bushels corn; 3,109 bushels oats; 8,046 barrels flour; 993 barrels 

pork; 751 barrels whiskey; 31,830 pounds butter; 7,170 pounds lard; 7,552 

pounds bacon; 74 h02sheads tobacco. Clearances included: 9,526 barrels 

salt; 581 barrels lake fish; 2,508,888 pounds merchandise; 174,679 pounds 

furniture: 82,669 pounds gypsum; 304,869 feet lumber; 309,000 shingles. 

The tolls collected last month amounted to $15,488.36, while for the corresponding 

month a year ago they were $10,159.29. '·(6) 

199 • H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 • Fifteen miles of the Rochester and Olean 

canal, extending from Mount Morris, Livingstone county, to Cuba in Allegheny 

county, are to be put under contract on Oct. 31. 

"This work of internal improvement looks to a connection with the Allegheny 

river and forms an important link in the grand chain." (2) 

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200 - H&G Nov. 2; ed:2/4 - The Toledo BLADE states that a thousand 

laborers can now find employment on the Wabash and Erie canal at good 

wages. 

The work on the canal suspended some three months ago by sickness 

and want of laborers has been renewed with increased activity and vigor. 


201 - H&G Nov. 3; ed:2/2 - What's in a name? A large scow-bottomed 

freight boat upon the Ohio canal is named ELLEN TREE! Wonder if Miss 

Tree will appreciate the compliment? (verbatim) (1) 

202 - H&G Nov. 3:2/2 - During the past month, 27,190,532 pounds of 

property arrived at Cleveland by way of the canal, consisting chiefly 

of corn, coal, flour, pork, whiskey, butter, and lard. 

The clearances during the same month totalled 8,786,321 pounds. 

Collector D. H. Beardsley reports that $19,472.18 was collected in 

tolls. (5) 

203 - H&G Dec. 27; adv:2/5 - Notice - The stockholders of the Ohio Canal 

Packet Boat co. are hereby notified that the annual meeting for the choice 

of directors will be held at the office of the company on Jan. 8 next at 

two p.m. T. Ingraham, secretary. (1) 

204 - H&G Dec. 28: 2/3 . The collections of Ohio canal tolls at the Cleveland 

office this year amounted to $103,994.80, while the total tolls collected 

at all the offices is reported as $369,259.37. (5) 

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT 

205 . H&G Feb. 12; ed:2/3 • David McKisson was executed at Ravenna on 

the 9th instant, in tbe presence of several thousand persons, one third 

of wbom were chi ldren and females. 

"These publ ic executions we conceive to be wrong, and highly injurious 

to the morals of tbe community. If capital punishment be necessary 

for the safety and common weal of society, let tbe law be executed in 

tbe prison or jail yard, out of view of that mawkish curiosity which 

draws thousands to witness the revolting spectacle." t3) 

206 - H&G Apr. 3; ed:2/3 • James Gallelo, a colored man, was executed in 

the jail yard at Pittsburgh on the 30th ult. for the murder of Jake Rodgers. 

The Pittsburgh papers speak in approval of the enlightened humanity which 

has transferred such scenes from public places. 

"We hope Ohio may imitate the excellent example of Pennsylvania." (1) 

CAPS. See Clothing Trade 

CARPENTERS. See Bui Iding Trades • Carpenters 

CARPETS & RUGS. See Household Equipment & Furnishings



CARRIAGES 

207 .' H&G Jan. I; adv: 3/3 . On Consignment, 3 pleasure carriages, 

eastern make, Enquire at Sanford & Lott' s. (1) 

CEMETERIES 

208 - H&G Apr. 13; adv: 2/3 • "There have been two hundred and seventy 

sjx burials in the city burying ground, between the 1st of April, 1837, 

and the 1st of April 1838. A. Hickox, Sexton." (1) 

CENSUS & POPULATION 

209 - H&G Dec. 21:2/1 • The following statistics of our own county, 

derived from the Auditor's Report, may be of some interest to readers 

in the county: Acres of land, 305,517; value of land including houses, 

$1,936,513; value of town lots including buildings, $1,510,459; number 

of horses, 9,660; number of cattle, 3,903; merchant's capital and money, 

at interest, $403,990; total amount of taxable property, $4,089,767; 

state and canal tax for 1838, $16,363.51; county and school tax, 

$17.391,32; road tax, $4,689,14; township and poor tax, $8,031.33; 

school house tax, $2,045,20; total taxes, $56,467 1 68. (2) 

210 • H&G Dec. 21:2/1 . From a tabular statement annexed to the Auditor's 

statistics for the eight Reserve counties: Acres, 2,992,470; no. Horses, 

41,735; no. Cattle, 104,464. 

The value of lands, including buildings, in the eight counties are: 

Lands and Houses, $12,341,382; Town Lots and Buildings, $2,382,842. 

The following exhibits the amount of merchant's capital and money at 

interest, and the total amount of taxable property in the same counties: 

Merchants' Capital and Money at Interest, $1,031,051; Total Taxable 

Property, $18,127,908. (9) 

CHURCHES & SECTS 

211 • H&G Jan. 27; adv: 2/5 . Notice. The slips in the Episcopal Church, 

in Ohio City, will be rented, at the Church, on Monday next, 29th inst. 

at 10 0' clock, a.m. Ohio City. (1) 

212 . H&G Feb. 24; adv:2/5 - Notice. The Slips in the Baptist Church 

will be rented for one year, on Monday the 26th inst. at 2 o'clock p.m. 

E. B. Hastings, Secy. (verbatim) (1) 

213 . H&G Feb. 24; adv:2/5 - Stone Church Slips, • The Pews in the Stone 

Meeting House will be leased at auction for one year, on Thursday next 

March 1st, at 2 o'clock p.m. (1) 

214 . H&G Apr. 28:2/2 . We are requested to state that the Rt. Rev. 

Bishop M'Coskry of Michigan is expected to preach at the Trinity church 

in this city tomorrow. (verbatim) (1) 

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215 - H&G June 14; adv:2/5 - There will be a conference at the Universalist 

institute, Ohio City, on Wednesday, 26th inst., commencing at half 

past ten o'clock, a.m. Rev. David Pickering of New York will deliver 

the introductory discourse. (I) 

216 - H&G July 3; ed:2/2 - The Sabbath School Celebration tomorrow will 

be one of much interest to the Christian parent and patriot. Some 1,500 

children, a portion of the young army of this Republic, with clean dresses 

and smiling faces, will be marshalled under appropriate flags and banners, 

in honor of the "memorable epoch." 

"The heart that is not bettered by participating in this scene of 

innocent and rational recreation, must be callous indeed." (1) 

217 - H&G July 6; adv: 2/5 - The Rev. Geo. W. Hosmer of the American 

Unitarian Association will preach in this city next Sabbath. (verbatim) 

218 - H&G July 14; adv:2/3 - The Rev. Mr. Lockridge, of the Associate 

Reformed Presbyterian Church, will, with divine permission, preach in 

the room occupied by the 2d Presbyterian church, Commercial Buildings, 

tomorrow, Sunjay 15th inst, at the usual hour. (I) 

219 - H&G July 25; ed:2/3,4 - There has been a very general breaking up 

of Jo Smith's tribe at Kirtland, some 60 wagon loads having made a move 

to Missouri in one caravan. 

"Like the journeying Israelites, they pitched their tents at night, 

and depended on the 'heathen' for food. The Mormoms will find but 

little 'milk and honey' in Missouri." (1) 

220 - H&G Aug. 3: 2/5 - Notice. - The Rev. George Ripley, pastor of the 

Purchase Street Unitarian Society, Boston, will preach at the Court 

House on Sunday (Aug. 5) next, in the afternoon and evening. Services 

to commence at the usual hour. (I) 

221 - H&G Aug. 4:2/6 - The Rev. Mr. Bonner of the Associated Reformed 

Presbyterian Church will, with divine permission, preach in the room 

occupied by the 2d Presbyterian Church in the Commercial Building, tomorrow, 

at the usual hour. (1) 

222 - H&G Aug. 11:2/5 - Notice. The Rev. George Ripley, pastor of the 

Purchase Street Unitarian society, Boston, will preach at the Court 

House To-Morrow, Sunday, Aug. 12. Services will commence at the usual 

hour. (1) 

223 - H&G Aug. 23; adv: 2/4 - Notice. The slips in Trinity Church, Cleveland, 

will be sold on Saturday, the 1st day of September next, for one 

year - the year commencing on the day of sale. Sale to take place at 

the church at 10 o'clock, a.m, By order of the Vestry, M. Kelley, Secretary. 

(1) 

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CHURCHES & SECTS (Cont'd) 

H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/1 • See Political Campaigns & Elections· 

Uni ted States 

224 • H&G Oct. 16; ed:2/3 • The exhibition of Dr. Weldon by means of 

his microscope for the benefit of the children of the Sunday Schools of 

Cleveland was beautiful and replete with interest. 

"The objects of the exhibition were most praiseworthy - and the 

amusement and instruction conferred by Dr. Weldon, will be gratefully 

remembered in coming years by his young, happy auditory." (3) 

225 - H&G Nov. 1:2/5 • George F. Simmons, in an open letter to the 

inhabitants of Cleveland, says: Having come to this place from Boston 

as a Christian Missionary, I am desirous of addressing you on the topic 

of Unitarianism, in the hope of doing something to bring Christianity 

before you in its quickening purity. I find it difficult to collect the 

people together to hear me; I shall preach Sunday, Nov. 4, at the usual 

hours, in the hall lately occupied by the 2nd Presbyterian Society, on 

the doctrine of Atonement and Total Depravity. 

"We dare not be silent. By destroying error, we aim to destroy sin; 

for it is only by the truth we are saved." (8) 

226 • H&G Nov. 22; ed:2/2 - By the London papers brought by the GREAT 

WESTERN, it appears that a number of Mormon Missionaries have arrived 

in London, and that they are preaching their doctrine with considerable 

success. 

"For the honor of Christianity, it is to be hoped no such bloody 

persecutions await the deluded sect in Europe, as have disgraced humanity 

on this continent." (3) 

227 • H&G Dec. 14:2/4 • We are requested to mention that the Rev. Mr. 

Davis, of Akron wi 11 preach in the Episcopal Church in this city, on 

Sunday next. Service to commence at the usual hours. (1) 

228 • H&G Dec. 26; adv:2/5 • The Vestry of Trinity Church in Cleveland 

request a meeting of the Male members of that Congregation at their church 

on Friday evening next (Dec. 28) at half past six on important business 

relating to the congregation. A general and punctual attendance is requested. 

By order of the Vestry, Moses Kelley, Sec'y. (I) 

CIRCUSES 

229 • H&G July 3; adv:2/5 • Will be exhibited in Cleveland, on the corner 

of Water and St. Clair streets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; the 3d, 

4th and- 5Lh days of July, 1838, for 3 days only. 

A Splendid Menagerie and Circus United. Messrs. A. Hunt & Co. (4) 

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230 - H&G Feb. 1:2/5 - Municipal. Regular Meeting, Jan. 31, 1838. 

Present, the Mayor, Messrs. Cook, Calahan, Dockstader, Hall, Mills, 

Merwin, Smith, Starkweather, Thomas, Williams. 

Peti tions presented. - Of T. Johnson for reduction of license tax, 

and J. G. Thorp for transfer of license. Referred. Mr. Thomas, from 

the committee on Licenses made report in favor of the Petitions of A. 

Selover and S. Brown, and against the petition of John Blenn, - Agreed to. 

Mr. Smith from Committee of Schools report in relation to schools, and 

a school room in the 2d Ward. Laid on the table. 

Mr. Hall reported an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to authorise 

the execution of notes on the credit of the city in certain cases." 

Passed, ayes 8, nays 2. 

Mr. Mills, Superintendent of the City Hospital, made report concerning 

the same. Accepted. Mr. N. Dockstader was added to the Board 

of Health, in place of Mr. H. L. Noble, resigned. 

Mr. Williams, from the Committee on Claims, made report in favor of 

the claims of G. Kirk, Cuyahoga Steam Furnace Company, Cleveland WHIG, 

J. P. Davies, W. J. Warner, Clark, Raymond and Clark. - Agreed to. 

Mr. Smith from Select Committee, made report concerning the equipments 

of Engine Company, No. 5 - Laid on the table. 

Mr. Hall, from the committee on streets, to whom was referred the 

peti tion of Wm. Mi lford and others, concerning the track of the Newburgh 

Rail Road, made report that any action of the Council on the same is 

unnecessary. Agreed to. 

Petition of Otis and Curtis to refund certain taxes was presented 

and referred to the Committee on Claims. 

Mr. Hall offered a Resolution authorising the Mayor, in behalf of the 

city council, to petition the Legislature for an appropriation of the 

auction duties in this city, to aid in supporting the poor of the city. - 

Adopted. 

Mr. Hall offered a Resolution instructing the Mayor to draw an order 

on the Treasurer in favor of Connor Gorman for $100. 

Mr. Calahan, from the committee on Licenses, made report in favor of 

the petitions of Smith and Thorp. Adopted. 

Mr. Hall offered a resolution instructing the Committee on the Judiciary 

to ascertain the amount due from the city to R. Cather, and that 

the Mayor, draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of R. Cather. - 

Adopted. (verbatim) (7) 

231 - H&G Feb. 8:2/5 - Municipal. Regular Meeting, Feb. 7. Present, 

the Mayor, Messrs. Baldwin, Cook, Dockstader, Merwin, Smith, Starkweather, 

Thomas. 

Mr. Baldwin, from Committee on Claims, made report in favor of 

Griffith & Standart, H. G. Weldon, Moses Ross, S. Whitaker, and G. W. 

Lewis, Agreed to.

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be leased for a term of years, and that a suitable building be erected 

upon the same for the use of schools in the 2d Ward. Agreed to. 

Mr. Baldwin, from Committee on Claims, made report in favor of the 

claims of S. Whitaker, E. Tisdale, H. Childs, B. R. Hutchins, W. J. 

Warner. - Agreed to. 

Mr. Williams offered a Resolution authorising the Street Commissioner 

to contract for a quantity of Oak Timber sufficient to form a gutter 

from the Reservoir on Superior Lane to the River. Referred to the 

Committee on Streets. (verbatim) (5) 

233 - H&G Mar. 8:2/5 - Municipal. Present, the Mayor, Messrs. Baldwin, 

Cook, Colahan, Dockstader, Hall, Mills, Merwin, Williams. 

A communication was received from the City Attorney, enclosing an 

opinion concerning the returns of Judges and Clerks of election in the 

3d Ward. Referred to a Select Committee, consisting of Messrs. Mills, 

Dockstader, and Williams. 

Petition of A. W. Walworth and others, to establish an alley from 

Euclid to Prospect street. Referred to Committee on Streets. 

Mr. Hall, from Committee on Streets, made report recommending 

timber to be procured for gutters in Superior Lane. Agreed to. 

Mr. Mills, from Select Committee, to whom was referred the returns 

of the election in the 3d Ward, made report that M. Barnet was legally 

elected Counci Iman from the 2d Ward. Agreed to. 

Mr. Colahan, from Committee on Licenses, made report in favor of 

G. W. Rhodes' petition for Tavern License. Agreed to. 

Mr. Baldwin, from Committee on Claims, made report in favor of 

A. Hickox, J. M. & J. A. Craw, Gardner and Vincent, Stickland & Gaylord, 

Cleveland ADVERTISER, J. E. James, A. W. Hurlbut, W. J. Warner, J. 

Coffin, W. Gulliver - agreed to. . 

Claim of W. Richardsen was allowed and ordered to be paid. 

Mr. Smith made report, recommending the passage of an Ordinance to 

vacate St. Clair Lane. 

Mr. Cook offered a Resolution that an order be drawn on the Treasurer 

in favor of W. R. Richardson for $100 in part payment for grading Lake 

st. - Referred to Commi ttee on Streets. 

Mr. Smith offered a Resolution that an order be drawn on the Treasurer 

for $50, in favor of E. F. Willey, for Rent, etc. Adopted. (5) 

(verbatim) 

234 - H&G Mar. 20:2/5 - At a special meeting of the city council yester. 

day the following gentlemen, having been duly elected members of the new 

council, was sworn into office by G. Fitch, Esq.: Mayor, Hon. Joshua 

Mills; Aldermen, N. Dockstader, A. Hall, B. Harrington; Councilmen, 

B. Andrews, M. Barnett, H. Blair, L. Case, H. Childs, T. Colahan, 

G. C. Dodge, M. A. Eldridge, T. Lemen. 

Mr. Case was elected president of the council, which he declined. 

The council then unanimously elected Mr. Dockstader president. (3)

Abstracts 235 



235 - H&G Mar. 26: 2/4 - Municipal. Regular Meeting, Mar. 21, 1838. 

Present - The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Colahan, 

Dodge, Dockstader, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington, and Lemen. 

On motion of Mr. Hall, John Shier was appointed Clerk pro-tem. 

Petitions Presented . Of George A. Benedict requesting his name to 

be withdrawn as a candidate for the office of City Attorney. Agreed to. 

Of M. L. Barnett for the office of City Clerk; laid on the table. Of 

John R. St. John for the office of City Clerk, laid on the" table. Of 

E. G. Wi lliams for the office of City Clerk; laid on the table. Of 

T. M. Kelly and others for improving Euclid street; laid on the table. 

Of James M. Craw for the office of Street Commissioner; laid on the 

table. Of Abram Hickox for the office of Sexton; laid on the table. 

Of Hook and Ladder Company; laid on the table. Of T. P. May and others 

for improving Seneca and Lake streets; laid on the table. Of S. J. 

Andrews and others recommending Silas Belden for the office of Street 

Commissioner; laid on the table. Of Samuel Cook and others recommending 

Cyrenius B. Denio for Street Commissioner; laid on the table. Of John 

W. Willey and others recommending A. C. Morton for city engineer; laid 

on the table. 

Mr. Dockstader presented a communication from the chief engineer in 

relation to Hose Company No.1; laid on the table. 

On motion of Mr. Hall, the Masor announced the following standing 

Committees: . 

Judiciary. - Messrs. Case, Barnett, and Childs. 

Finance. - Messrs. Dockstader, Harrington and Case. 

Claims. - Messrs. Barnett, Dodge and Hall. 

Streets. - Messrs. Hall, Andrews and Colahan. 

Harbors, Wharves, and Publ ic Grounds. - Messrs. Dodge, Lemen and Case. 

Fire and Water. - Messrs. Lemen, Blair and Eldridge. 

Schools .• Messrs. Andrews, Dockstader and Dodge. 

Markets .• Messrs. Harrington, Eldridge and Childs. 

Licenses • Messrs. Colahan, Blair and Dodge. 

Mr. Case offered the following: 

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to inquire into the 

qualifications of the applicants for the office of clerk of the Council, 

that ali applications for that appointment be referred to said committee, 

and that they make report to the next meeting of the Council; and that 

the appointment of said clerk be postponed. Agreed to; and Messrs. Case, 

Hall and Harrington appointed said committee. 

Mr. Blair nominated Alexander H. Curtis for clerk. 

Mr. Dockstader submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the bonds of the city Treasurer and city Marshal be 

now fixed by the ci ty counci 1. Agreed to; and the Treasurer's bonds 

fixed at $15,.000, and the Marshal's bonds fixed at $5,000. 

On motion of Mr. Case, the appointment of Inspector of Beef and Pork 

was postponed. 

On motion of Mr. Andrews, the council proceeded to the election of a 

city Attorney. Mr. Andrews nominated H. B. Payne for said office, and 

Mr. Colahan nominated Thomas Bolton. 

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Mr. Case submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the appointment. of Printer be postponed, and that 

proposals be solicited and handed to the Mayor from the several printing 

offices in the city, for performing the printing of the council by 

the square. on type of the usual size employed in printing their respective 

papers, for the ensuing year; stating in their proposals, 

plain printing, and figure work, separately. Agreed to. 

Mr. Blair nominated M. H. Hickox for the office of street commissioner, 

and Mr. Harrington nominated Warner J. Warner for said office. 

Mr. Barnett submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the names of Henry H. Dodge and Prentiss Dow be 

added to those already cefore the select committee for the appointment 

of city clerk. Agreed to. 

Mr. Andrews submitted the following: 

Resolved, That proposals be received by the Mayor for performing the 

duty of city attorney, street commissioner, city clerk and other offices 

named in the charter. Laid on the table. 

On motion, the council adjourned to meet on Thursday, the 22d inst., 

at 2 o'clock P.M. (verbatim) (11) 

236 . H&G Mar. 26:2/4,5 . Municipal. Regular Meeting - March 22. 

Present· The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair. Case, Colaban, 

Dockstader, Dodge, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. 

Mr. Case from the commi ttee appointed to examine candidates for the 

office of Clerk, reported in favor of H. H. Dodge, P. Dow, and J. R. 

St. John. 

Mr. Andrews moved to lay the report on the table, which motion was 

agreed to. 

Mr. Hall moved to proceed to the election of City Clerk - carried. 

Mr. Andrews nominated A. H. Curtis. 

Mr. Hall moved to strike out the name of A. H. Curtis and insert that 

of John R. St. John. 

Mr. Case moves to amend by dividing the question and taking so much 

as related to striking out A. H. Curtis, which amendment was lost. 

The question recurring on the election of Mr. Curtis, the ayes and 

nays stood as follows: 

Ayes - Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Colahan, Dodge, Eldridge and Harrington. 

Nays· Messrs. Barnett, Case, Dockstader, Hall and Lemen. 

Whereupon the Mayor declared Mr. Curtis duly elected Clerk. 

Messrs. Hall and Case appealed from the decision of the Mayor, which 

question being taken. the decision was sustained by the Council. 

Mr. Harrington offered an ordinance to regulate the duties of City 

Attorney, which was read and laid on the table. 

A communication was presented from H. B. Payne, City Attorney, containing 

an abstract of suits now pending in the supreme court and court 

of common pleas of Cuyahoga County, wherein the city of Cleveland is a 

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Abstracts 236 (Cont' d) 

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Mr. Lemen moved to go into the election of an Inspector of Beef, 

Pork and Fish. Agreed to. 

On motion of Mr. Dockstader, the petitions for that office were 

taken up. 

Mr. Lemen moved that the Council proceed to take the vote on James 

Ross. 

Mr. Hall moved to amend the motion by striking Dut the name of 

James Ross and inserting that of Harvey Frink. Lost. 

The motion recurring upon the election of Mr. Ross, the Ayes and 

Nays stood as follows: 

Ayes - Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Dockstader, Dodge and 

Lemen. - 7. 

Nays - Messrs. Colahan, Eldridge, Hall and Harrington. - 4. 

Whereupon the Mayor declared James Ross duly elected. 

On motion, the ordinance introduced by Mr. Harrington in relation to 

city attorney, was taken up and referred to the committee on the Judiciary. 

The petition of T. P. May and others, respecting Euclid St. was presented 

and referred to the committee on streets. 

The petition of T. M. Kelley and others, respecting Euclid St. was presented 

and referred to the commi ttee on streets. 

Mr. Blair moved that the council go into the election of city Attorney. 

Agreed to. 

Mr. Andrews nominated H. B. Payne, and moved that the council proceed 

to take the votes upon his election. 

Mr. Dockstader moved to amend by striking out the name of H. B. Payne, 

and inserting that of Francis Randall. 

Mr. Colahan moved to amend the amendment by striking out the name of 

Francis Randall, and inserting that of Thomas Bolton, which amendments 

were lost. 

The motion recurring upon the election of Mr. Payne, the ayes and nays 

were taken and stood as follows: 

Ayes - Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Dodge, Eldridge and Lemen. - 5. 

Nays - Messrs. Barnett, Case, Colahan, Dockstader, Hall and Harrington. 

- 6. On motion, the farther consideration of the election was postponed. 

A communication from Wm. Milford, Chief Engineer, in relation to Hose 

Co. No. 1 was read and referred to the committee on Fire and Water. 

Mr. Case reported an ordinance in relation to the appointment of a 

Supervisor. Passed. 

Mr. Hall offered the following: 

Resolved, That the city Attorney be requested to give his oplOlon, at 

the next meeting of the council, in relation to the legality of the appointment 

of A. H. Curtis to the office of city Clerk - agreed to. 

A petition from Messrs. Otis and Curtis in relation to certain taxes 

was read and referred to the committee on claims. 

The petition of Hook and Ladder company, No.1, was read and referred 

to the commi ttee on claims. 

The petition of Hook and Ladder company, No. I, was read and referred 

to the committee on fire and water. (verbatim) (12) 

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237 - H&G Mar. 30:2/4 - Municipal. Regular meeting, March 28. Present· 

The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Childs, Colahan. 

Dockstader, Dodge, Elridge, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of Stephen Woolverton for the office of Harbor 

Master; laid on the table. 

Of R. H. Backus and others, for the appointment of G. A. Benedict 

to the office of city Attorney; laid on the table. 

Of David Hersh and others, for the appointment of J. P. Walrath to 

the office of Ferryman at the foot of Superior Lane; referred to the 

commi ttee on Harbors, Publ ic Grounds, &c. 

The petition of John McMillen was taken up and referred to the same 

committee. 

A communication from James Ross, resigning the appointment of Inspector 

of Beef and Pork, and recommending Harvey Frink was read and 

accepted. 

The petition of Harvey Frink was then taken up, and on motion of Mr. 

Case the council proceeded to the election of Mr. Frink; upon which 

election the vote stood as follows - ayes 12 - nays O. 

A communication from H. B. Payne, Esq. city Attorney, upon the legality 

of the appointment of A. H. Curtis to the office of city clerk was 

read and laid on the table. 

A communication from Whittlesey and Harris, making proposals for the 

printing of the city, was read and laid on the table. 

Reports of Committees - Mr. Case from the committee of Judiciary, 

reported back the ordinance to regulate the duties of city Attorney 

without amendment. 

Mr. Hall moved that the Ordinance be _ engrossed, which motion was lost. 

Mr. Lemen, from the committee on Fire and Water, made a report in 

favor of equipping Hose company No.1, and furnishing Hook and Ladder 

company No. 1 with new carriage, ladder and hooks; referred to committee 

on Finance. 

Mr. Hall from the committee on streets, to whom was referred the 

petition of T. P. May and others, in relation to Seneca and Lake streets, 

made a report, and submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the city Engineer be directed to make a survey and 

estimate of the expense of grading St. Clair street, from Seneca street 

to Johnson's run, and report to the council as early as posible; agreed 

to. 

Mr. Hall moved tbat the papers sent from Ohio City to the council be 

taken up, and referred to the committee on Harbors &c.; agreed to. 

Mr. Hall from the committee on streets, to whom was referred the 

peti tion of T. M. Kelley and others, in relation to Euclid street, made 

a report and offered a resolution instructing th city Engineer to make 

a survey, and report to the council the amount of labor necessary for the 

improvement; agreed to. 

Mr. Harrington moved to go into the appointment of city Engineer, which 

was· agreed to.


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The petition of Horace Canfield and others, for the appointment of 

Mr. Morton to the office was taken up and again laid on the table. 

Mr. Eldridge on leave introduced the petition of J. H. Merrill for 

said office. which was read, and laid on the table. 

Mr. Colahan, nominated John Shier and moved that the council proceed 

to take the votes; carried. Upon which the votes are as follows - 

Ayes 12 - Nays O. 

Mr. Lemen moved that the council go into the election of a Street 

Supervisor; agreed to. 

Messrs. Wills, Hickox, Warner, Denio and Belden were nominated and 

the votes taken upon them individually, and lost. 

Mr. Barnett moved to postpone the farther consideration of the election; 

lost. 

Mr. Dockstader moved to take the vote again upon John Wills; carried. 

Upon which the vote stood as follows: 

Ayes - Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Case, Colahan, Dockstader and Lemen - 

6. Nays - Messrs. Blair, Childs, Dodge, Eldridge, Hall and Harrington - 6. 

Whereupon the Mayor gave his vote for Mr. Wills, and declared him duly 

elected. 

Mr. Colahan moved to go into the election of city Attorney; lost. 

Claims presented - Of the teachers of public schools, for the winter 

term. Of A. Penfield for use of school room; Of H. M. Miller, Jailer; 

Of the Cleveland ADVERTISER; Of Mr. Gulliver; referred to the committee 

on claims. 

Mr.Colahan introduced the petition of George Chadwick for the appointment 

of Ferryman for the lower ferry; laid on the table. 

Mr. Barnett offered the following: . 

Resolved, That the committee on Judiciary be directed to report to the 

council the form of a lease, for lands sold for taxes" under the provisions 

of the 15th section of the city charter; adopted. 

Resol ved, That the commi ttee on streets be instructed to inquire into 

the propriety and expediency of grading and otherwise improving Erie 

street, south of Huron street, and report thereon; agreed to. 

Resolved, That the committee on Finance be directed to digest and 

mature a system of keeping accounts, &c for the city. 

Mr. Case moved to strike out the words "Committee on Finance," and 

insert "city clerk," with this amendment the resolution was agreed to. 

Mr. Dodge offered a resolution instructing the Street Supervisor to 

repair Michigan street, at or near its intersection with Seneca street: 

referred to commi ttee on streets. 

Mr. Dockstader submitted a resolution instructing the committee on 

markets, to inquire into the state of the market grounds, and what rents, 

if any, are accruing to the city therefrom; agreed to. (verbatim) (14) 

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238 - H&G Apr. 6:2/3,4 - Municipal. Regular meeting, April 4. Present 

The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Childs, Dockstader, 

Eldridge, Hall, Harrington, and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of E. Whittemore and others, for the appointment 

of R. M. Stevens to the office of Harbor Master; laid on the table. 

Of A. Hayden and others, for tbe improvement of Ontario, Seneca and 

Bank streets; referred to commi ttee on streets. 

Of E. Hart and others, for the appointment of J. G. McGurdy to the 

office of Harbor Master; laid on the table. 

Reports of standing committees - Mr. Case from the committee on 

finance to whom was referred the report of the committee on Fire and 

Water on Hose company No. I, and Hook an Ladder company, made a report 

recommending a deposit of $500 in city notes with the Treasurer, to defray 

the expenses if the council should deem it advisable to grant the 

request of said companies; laid on the table. 

Mr. Barnett from the committee on claims made a report in favor of 

the following: 

Of Mr. Gulliver, A. Penfield, H. N. Wilbur, and several teachers 

of the common schools for the last term; agreed to. 

Mr. Hall from the committee on streets, made a report in favor of 

directing the Supervisor to repair Michigan street, as far as practicable, 

with poll taxes; agreed to. 

A communication from the city engineer on the subject of grading St. 

Clair street, and carry tng the water from Eucl id street, was read and 

referred to the committee on streets. 

Mr. Andrews offered the following: 

Resolved, That the committee on streets be instructed to report what 

are the causes which have operated to delay the improvement of Erie 

street, as authorized by the last council; agreed to. 

Mr. Hall presented an ordinance which was ordered to be engrossed, 

read the third time and passed; Ayes 11 - Nays O. 


Resolved, That George Kirk be appointed collector of taxes for the 

current year, and that he give bail in the sum of $15,000 for the faithful 

discharge of his duty; agreed to. 

Mr. Hall moved that P. Battell, H. Sexton and Silas Belden be appointed 

managers of common schools for the ensuing year; agreed to. 

Mr. Dockstader moved that the commi ttee on Harbors be instructed to 

enquire into the necessi ty of the appointment of a Harbor Master, and if 

necessary report an Ordinance; agreed to. 


Resolved, That the collector be directed to receive back taxes on the 

general and special assessments for the year 1837, of all who shall pay 

him within- twenty days from date without requiring from them a penalty 

thereon, and all taxes not paid by the expiration of that time shall be 

declarej delinquent; agreed to. 

Mr. Hall moved that the Standing Committee be directed to make an 

estimate of the expenses that will be necessary in their several departments 

for the ensuing year, and report at the next meeting of the council; 

agreed to.

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Mr. Dodge offered the following: 

Resolved, That the Supervisor of the city be authorized to repair 

Light-house street, Superior Lane, and that he cause the same to be 

done hy those liable to pay poll taxes; agreed to. 

The bond of Harvey Frink was read and accepted. 

Claims presented - Of J. P. Davies, W. J. Warner and Thomas Taylor; 

referred. 

Mr. Lemen called up the report of the committee on Fire and Water in 

relation to Hose company No.1, and Hook and Ladder company, and moved 

that a commi ttee be appointed to carry into effect the request of said 

companies. 

Mr. Case moved to lay the motion on the table; carried. 

Mr. Case then submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the report of the committee on Fire and Water be referred 

back to the committee on Fire and Water, with instructions to 

ascertain the amount of the costs of the articles named in said report, 

and where they can be purchased; agreed to. 


That the Supervisor of the city, with the advice of the committee on 

Streets, forthwith proceed to execute the duties of his office according 

to the laws of the State, and Ordinance of the city; agreed to. 


239 - H&G Apr. 13:2/4 . Municipal. Regular meeting April 11. Present 

The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Childs, Calahan, 

Dockstader. Dodge, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of B. Harrington for a Tavern License. 

Of J. J. Davies & Co. C. Bradburn and J. Fork for Grocery license. 

Referred to committee on license. 

Of Wm. Schofield and others, for the improvement of Walnut street. 

Referred to the comm i t tee on streets. 

Of Griffith, Standart and others, for the appointment of a Harbor 

Master. Laid on the table. 

Of D. Bronson and others, for setting in operation the Free Ferry at 

the foot of Light House street; . laid on the table. 

Of J. P. Davies for the office of Harbor Master; Laid on the table. 

Of J. Ross and others, for the establishment of a Hay Market; Referred 

to the commi t tee on Markets. 

Claims presented - Of Edmund Clark. 

Of Williams S. Craig. Referred to the committee on claims. 

The honds of George Kirk as Marshall and Collector were read and referred 

to the committee on Judiciary. 

Reports of Standing Committees - Mr. Harrington from the committee on 

Markets, made a report on the condition & etc. of the market grounds, and 

recommend ing improvements in relat ion to the rents. Referred to the 

committee on the Judiciary. 

Mr. Lemen from the committee on fire and water, to whom were referred 

the petitions of Hook and Ladder company, and Hose company No.1, reported 

in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioners .• Agreed to. 

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in his hands applicable to gene1al purposes, and that he be directed 

to report to the council whether the treasurers books agree with the 

exhibi t, published by the council for 1837-38, and if not in what respect 

they differ. Agreed to. 

Mr. Harrington moved that the Council go into the election of City 

Printer. Carri ed. 

Mr. Case offered a resolution instructing the committee on finance 

to contract with the Editors of the HERALD and GAZETTE for doing the 

printing of the city one year. Lost. 

Mr Childs moved the council adjourn. Lost. 

Mr. Lemen nominated B. Andrews and moved that the council proceed to 

take the vote. Carried. 

Whereupon the ayes and nays being called. 

Mr. Andrews arose, and remarked that he presumed that it was unecessary 

for him to make any exhibition of modesty upon the occasion. Believing 

that the public interests could be as well subserved by the 

publication of the ordinances, & etc in the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER 

as in any other paper, he should vote in the affirmative. 

Ayes - Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Dodge, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington 

and Lemen - 7. 

Nays - Messrs. Barnett, Case, Childs, Colahan and Dockstader - 

Mr. Harrington moved to go into the election of City Attorney. 

Mr. Dockstader moved to adjourn. Carried. (verbatim) 

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Lost. 

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240 - H&G Apr. 14: 2/4 - Municipal. Special meeting, April 12. Present, 

the Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Childs, Colahan, Hall, 

Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of P. M. Weddell and others, praying that the 

council would grant no more licenses. Referred to committee on Licenses. 

Of L. A. Kelsey for a tavern license, and G. Mack for a grocery 

license. Referred. 

Mr. Case from the committee on the Judiciary reported in favor of accepting 

bonds of the Marshall and collector. Agreed to. 

Mr. Andrews from the committee on schools made a report in relation 

to the expense of the school department, and recommending the organization 

of the system upon a permanent basis. Laid on the table. 

Mr. Barnett from the committee on claims, reported unfavorably to 

the claims of J. P. Davis and Thomas Tyler. Agreed to. 

The claim of the Cleveland ADVERTISER was presented and referred. 

The claim of C. C. Carl ton was presented and allowed. 

A communication of R. Gourlay was presented and laid on the table. 

The clerk submitted a system of Book Keeping which was read and referred 

to the committee on finance. 

Mr. Andrews moved to go into the election of city attorney. Lost. 

Mr. Lemen moved that the council go into the election of Sexton. 

Carried. 

The petition of Abraham Hickox for that office was called up and read, 

and on motion of Mr. Lemen the council proceeded to vote on his election, 

whereupon the vote stood as follows - ayes, 9, nays, 1.

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CITY G()V:ERNMENT - Council (Cont'd) 

Mr. Barnett moved to go into the appointment of a School Manager to 

fill the place of Henry SextGn resigned. Carried. 

H. H. Dodge was nominated and appointed - ayes II, nays O. 

On motion of Mr. Barnett the appointment of Silas Belden as one of 

the Commissioners to assess the costs for the improvement· of St. Clair 

Street, & etc was reconsidered. Mr. Barnett nominated Jonathan Williams 

who was elected the following vote - ayes 7, nays 3. 

Mr. Hall presented an Ordinance to regulate the duties of city attorney 

which he moved to be engrossed. - ayes 1, nays 9. 

Mr. Hall then gave notice that he should call up the ordinance at 

the next meeting of the council. (verbatim) (6) 

HciG Apr. 19:2/4 - See Newspapers 

241 - H&G Apr. 20:2/3,4 - Municipal. Regular Meeting, April 18. 

Present - The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Calahan, 

Dodge, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of J. Fowler, James Baker, Henry Engel, and 

J. T. Foster for tavern licenses. - Referred. 

Of James Hall to be appointed Ferryman. Referred wi th all others 

on the same subject to the committee on Harbors, and etc. 

Of Samuel Starkweather and others, for an appropriation from the 

council to pay for the survey of the Harbor. Laid on the table. 

Of J. Brown to be appointed Sealer of Weights and Measures. Referred 

to the committee on Judiciary. 

Of J. P. Davis for compensation for services rendered to sick persons. 

Referred to Board of Heal th. 

The communication of Robert T. Gourley was called up, read and laid 

on the table. 

A communication from the city Attorney in relation to discontinuing 

the suits now pending in the court of common pleas, for damages done to 

the city bridge, was read and a motion to discontinue them taken and lost. 

A communication from the city engineer in relation to grading St. Clair 

street, & etc was presented and laid on the table. 

Reports of committees. - Mr. Barnett, from the committee on claims, 

made a report on the claim of Edmund Clark, which was laid on the table. 

One in favor of the Cleveland ADVERTISER. Agreed to. 

Mr. Case from the committee on Finance, to whom was referred the report 

of the city clerk on a system of Book-keeping, made a report concuring (sic) 

with the report of the clerk and submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the city clerk be instructed to open the books of the 

council by double entry, and that he procure a suitable set of books •• 

Agreed to. 

Mr. Andrews presented the annual report of the managers of common 

schools which was laid on the table. 

Mr. Hall, from the committee on Streets, made a report recommending 

that Walnut street be graded; that the city engineer make the necessary 

survey and estimates; that the city clerk give notice of the order for

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Mr. Hall made a report in relation to the grading of Pittsburgh 

street, which was laid on the table. 

Mr. Case from the committee on the Judiciary made a report on the 

subject of Weights and Measures and submitted the following: Resolved, 

That the petition and proceedings on the subject of Sealer of Weights 

and Measures be laid upon the table during the pleasure of the council 

and that the Mayor be requested to make inquiry of the Secretary of 

State whether the standard of weights and measures has been obtained - 

what will the expense of a copy for the city, and whether there exists 

any difference between the state and custom-house standards - agreed to. 

Mr. Andrews, from the select committee who were instructed to procure 

a suitable council room for the coming year, made a report in favor 

of engaging the one now occupied by the council; and also of giving up 

the rooms now occupied as a clerk's and marshall's off ice - agreed to. 

Mr. Dockstader offered the following: Resolved, That a committee be 

appointed to examine and take measures for the collection of certain 

notes due from individuals to the city - agreed to. 

Mr. Barnett offered the following: Resolved, That the Mayor and a 

committee on the Judiciary be directed to take such measures as may be 

necessary to carry into effect a resolution of the council of the 8th of 

Nov. last, in relation to perfecting the title of the city to the burying 

grounds of the city - agreed to. 

Mr. Dockstader offered the following: Resolved, That the committee 

on Finance be instructed to examine and report what measures, if any, 

are necessary to be had with respect to the delinquent list and the 

general assessment.of 1837, and the delinquent list of special assessments 

of various streets for 1837, as returned by the city collector - 

agreed to. 

Mr. Andrews submitted an ordinance to regulate common schools which 

was read the first time and referred to the committee on the Judiciary. 

Mr. Blair called up an ordinance to vacate and reestablish St. Clair 

Lane, which was ordered to be engrossed - ayes 11, nays O. 

On motion it was read the third time and passed. Mr. Harrington 

called up the communication of R. F. Gourlay, and moved that the city 

clerk furnish one of the newspapers of the city with a copy - passed. 

243 - H&G May 3:2/3,4 - Regular Meeting, May 2. Present, the Mayor, 

Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Calahan, Dockstader, Dodge, Hall, 

Harrington and Lemen. 

Petition Presented: Of W. & T. Cullimore, John Hones, John Johnson, 

Isaac Newton and William Budd for licenses. Referred. 

Of H. Marsh & Co. for a theatre 1 icense. Referred to a select committee 

of Dockstader, Andrews and Harrington. 

Of Brayton, Smith, and others for the improvement of Seneca street, 

Laid on the table. 

Of Rob't Bailey for compensation and damages done him at the late 

fire. Referred to the committee on claims. 

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The claim of Justin Jones was presented and referred. 

Reports of Committees - Mr. Barnett from the committee on claims made 

a report adverse to the claim of R. Bailey; agreed to. 

Mr. Case from the committee on Finance to whom was referred the sub· 

ject of uncurrent money, .made a report and submitted the following resolutions: 

Resolved, That the City Treasurer be authorized to receive the $187 

uncurrent bills from the former Treasurer Worley, and that the present 

Treasurer Williamson be authorized to return to the person or persons 

who paid; and receive in exchange current bills, such part thereof as 

may be found practicable. And that he have authority to sell and exchange. 

the residue to the best advantage for current funds, and render 

an account of his proceedings. And the Mayor is thereupon directed to 

draw an order in favor of said treasurer for the loss which may accrue 

upon such sale or exchange; agreed to. 

Mr. Colahan made a verbal report adverse to the remonstrances against 

granting licenses. 

Mr. Colahan's report on the petition for licenses was called up, and 

Mr. Case offered the following resolution: 

Resolved. That it is not expedient to grant licenses to any persons 

for the purpose of keeping groceries for the purpose of selling liquors 

for the ensuing year; Lost. 

On motion the further consideration was postponed until next Wednesday. 

The claim of Whi telaw & Co. was presented and referred. 

Mr. Dodge called up the report of the select committee on the subject 

of the. poor,. and moved to reconsider the vote thereon - upon which quest 

on the ayes and nays being demanded, stood as follows: 

Ayes - Messrs. Andrews, Colahan, Do:ige, Eldridge, Hall, and Lemen - 7. 

Nays· Messrs. Blair, Case, and Harrington. 

On motion the report was accepted. 

Ayes • Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Colahan, Dodge, Eldridge, Hall and 

Lemen - 7. Nays - Messrs. Blair, Case, and Harrington· 3. 

Mr. Barnett gave notice that he should hereafter move to reconsider. 

(8) 

246 - H&G May 10:2/5 • Municipal. Regular meeting, May 2. Present, 

A. Hall, Chairman pro tem. Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Colahan. 

Dodge, Eldridge, Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions presented· Of E. Frissell and J. P. Hill for Licenses. 

Referred. 

Of W. G. Oatman for the removal of the Float Bridge. Referred to commi 

ttee on Wharves, & etc. 

Reports of committees •. Mr. Barnett reported in favor of the claim of 

Justin Jones· agreed to. Adverse to the claim of J. Gulliver· agreed to. 

Mr. Case from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the 

report of the committee on markets in relation to renting the market 

grounds made a report in favor of ·charging rent therefor. - Referred to 

committee on Markets. 

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Mr. Andrews from the committee on schools made a report in favor 

of purchasing lots for school houses. Referred to committee on Judiciary. 

Claims presented - of Carson, Wilbur and Mayer - Referred to committee 

on fire and water. 

Of Leonard Case for rent of council room - allowed. 

Of H. H. Dodge - referred. 

Mr. Case called up the report of committee on markets, and moved 

that so much as relating to collecting rents due be adopted - carried. 

Mr. Dodge called up the report of the committee on Licenses and the 

following licenses were granted. 

To Franklin House, $40 - Washington $40 - City Coffee House, $40 • 

North American $20 - Cleveland $40 - Commercial $30 - American $40 _ 

Charles M. Dickinson $40 - Henry Engel $30 - J. T. Foster $40. 


247 - H&G May 17:2/5 - Regular Meeting, May 16, Present, The Mayor, 

Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Calahan, Dodge, Hall, Harrington 

and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of J. Pool, W. Harland, W. White, W. Martin, 

Nevins and Shepard, Maston and Abbee, and J. P. and W. Walrath for 

licenses - referred. Of H. Rice and others on the subject of the Poor • 

Laid on the table. 

Reports of committees - Mr. Harrington from the committee on markets 

made a report on leasing market grounds and submitted the following: 

Resol ved, That the Mayor execute leases to Buckley, Stedman and Co., 

Daughton, Baker and Co., granting to each the exclusive privilege of occupying 

thirty feet front by forty feet deep, including the ground on 

which their market houses now stand, charging each rent at the rate of 

sixty dollars per year to be paid quarterly. The Leases to be given for 

one or more years at the discretion of the Mayor, and to hold from the 

first of May. Agreed to. 

Mr. Hall reported adverse to the claim of J. Kidney under its present 

form. Referred to comittee on claims with power to call for person and 

papers - agreed to. 

Mr. Lemen reported in favor of the claim of Meyer Weber, and part of 

Mr. Parson's· agreed to. 

Mr. Dodge, from the committee on wharves, etc. made a report stating 

that the ground for a slip for a Ferry boat had been rented. 

Accepted and the Mayor directed to sign leases in behalf of the city. 

The claim of George Palmer was allowed. 


Resolved, That the Mayor draw an order on the Treasurer for $116 in 

favor of Wm. R. Richardson for improving Lake st. - Agreed to. 

Mr. Hall submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the City Engineer be directed to make the necessary 

surveys for the grade of Huron street from Erie to Euclid streets - 

Carried.

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Mr. Harrington called up the report of the committee on Licenses, 

and Mr. Blair moved that the report be amended by inserting $50 instead 

of $40. Lost. 

Mr. Harrington moved to reconsider the motion. Carried. 

The. following licenses were granted: To E. Whittemore $50 - R. 

Sheldon & Co. $50 - C. Bradburn $50 - J. J. Davis & Co. $50 - A. S. 

Cramer $50 - B. Cleveland $50 - J. Wi lliams $50 - John Wickens $50 - 

John Tope $50 - S. O. Bennett $50 - J. Frissell $50 - W. Cullimore 

$50 - R. Landerdale $50 - J. Johnson $50 - J. Lewis $50 - W. Budd $50 - 

T. Cullimore $50 - J. P. Hill (Tavern license) $30 - F. Volz (Grocery) 

$30. 

The report of the committee on petitions of Williams, M. Phelon and. 

R. Stevens was referred to a committee of Messrs. Hall, Barnett and Blair. 

On motion of Mr. Barnett, Resolved, That the clerk be instructed to 

ascertain whether the petitioners have complied with the provisions of 

the ordinance. (8) 

248 - H&G May 24: 2/4 - Regular Meeting, May 16. Present, the Mayor, 

Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Case, Colahan, Dockstader, Dodge, Eldridge, Hall, 

and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of Jonathan Goodell, Bachelor and Pratt for 

licenses • referred. 

Of J. Risser and F. Volz for a reduction of license - laid on the table. 

Of John Blair and others in relation to the poor - laid on the table. 

A communication from Wm. Reeder in relation to the payment of his 

license was read and laid on the table. 

Reports of Committees - Mr. Case made a report on the subject of 

scbool house lots, and presented the proposition of J. S. Clark and Anson 

Haydn. The proposition of Mr. Clark.was referred to the City Attorney 

to examine the title and report to the council, and the proposition of 

Mr. Haydn referred to the committee on schools. 

Mr. Dockstader submitted a proposition from Henry Blair, referred to 

committee on schools. 

Mr. Blair moved that the city clerk be authorised to give notice for 

the reception of proposals for the sale of school house lots in the first 

and second ward unti I Wednesday next - carried. 

Mr. Colahan from the committee on licenses, reported in favor of 

Jonathan Goodell for a Grocery. Martin and Allen for a tavern - agreed 

to and fixed at $20. 

Nevins and Shepard for a Grocery license - agreed to. 

J. P. and W. Walrath for a tavern license - agreed to and fixed at $40. 

W. Bennett for a Grocery - agreed to. 

CIa ims presented. Of James Hall - allowed. Of John Shear - referred. 

Mr. Hall called up the claim of J. Reding and moved that one hundred 

dollars of it be paid - agreed to. 


Resolved: That the city clerk be instructed to procure the map of the 

city, to be bound or covered with cloth, and firmly fixed on rollers, and 

varnished, and hang it up in the council room for the use of the council - 

agreed to. 

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Resolved, That the supervisor be instructed to receive proposals 

and contracts for the grading of Erie street and its side walks. 

Mr. Case moved to amend by adding the words "payable out of the 

discriminating tax levied for that purpose" - agreed to, and the resolution 

passed as amended. (7) 

249 - H&G May 26:2/4 - Municipal, Special Meeting, May 25, 

Present, the President of the council, Messrs. Andres, Blair, Case, 

Colahan, Childs, Dodge, Hall and Lemen. 

Claims presented: Of A. Hickox, H. Blair, E. A. Southworth, T. C. 

Floyd, S. Belden and T. Baker - referred. 

Mr. Hall called up the report of the committee on streets in relation 

to Pittsburgh street, and the following resolution was submitted by Mr. 

Case. 

Resolved, That if Wm. A. King will secure the finishing the grading 

of Pittsburgh street, according to the original contract, for that purpose, 

by the first day of July 1838, that the residue of the tax levied 

for that purpose, $69, and the farther sum of $51 from the road fund be 

appropriated, together with all the poll tax due from persons residing 

on the land assessed, on the east side of said road, and all west of 

the canal to be performed by order of the Supervisor, and that the Supervisor 

be instructed to cause said poll tax to be done, so as reasonably 

to aid said King in finishing said grading. 

Mr. Case called the petitions upon the subject of the poor and moved 

to refer them to the committee on the Judiciary - carried. 

Mr. Hall offered a resolution in relation to the taxes levied on 

Huron and Erie streets - laid on the table. 

Mr. Colahan, on leave, made a report on the subject of Licenses, 

which was read, and there not being a quorum present, the council adjourned. 


H&G June 4:2/3 • See Relief 

250 - H&G June 5; ed:2/4 - Nothing was accomplished at the meeting of 

the Common Council last evening. The time having now elapsed, no tax 

can be levied for city purposes the present year. 

"However much the result is to be regretted, one thing will probably 

be gained - economy will be enforced, if not taught by necessity." (4) 

251 - H&G June 28:2/4 - Regular Meeting, June 27. Present, His Hon. the 

Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Colahan, Childs, Dodge, 

Hall, and' ·Lemen. 

Petit ions presented - Of S. Waterman and L. R. Johnson for license; 

referred. 

Of a large number of citizens in relation to the protection of the 

bank oftbe lake; referred to a select committee consisting of Aldermen 

of the:"ci ty •

Abstracts 252 



The claim of S. Whipple was presented and referred. Reports of 

standing committees - The commi ttee on Claims reported in favor of the 

claims of William Nelson for $12 and Jobn Wills for $112; agreed to. 

The committee on streets reported on tbe subject of draining the 

water from Euclid street, and submitted the following: 

Resolved, That the sum of fifty dollars be appropriated out of the 

road fund to aid in drawing tbe water from Euclid street, through the 

ridge near A. W. Walworth's; provided that the citizens will secure 

the completion of the improvement so as effectually to drain the water 

complained of; agreed to. 

Mr. Blair presented the proceedings of a meeting of the Fire Department, 

at which the following gentlemen were nominated for Engineers 

for the coming year: Tom Lemen, chief engineer. A. S. Sanford, 1st 

engineer, R. Sheldon, 2nd engineer. Duly elected by the Council. 

Mr. Hall offered a resolution in relation to vagrants, which was lost. 


Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to mature and 

present a plan for establishing a watch in the lower part of the city, 

and for lighting such streets as it may seem proper to have lighted, 

and that the Mayor, if he deem it expedient and necessary to establish 

a temporary watch at such places as he may think proper until a regular 

watch shall be provided. (5) 

252 - H&G july 6:2/4 - Special Meeting, july 3. Present, His Hon. the 

Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, Dodge, Dockstader, Eldridge, 

Hall and Harrington. 

The petition of A. Haydn and others for a new street on the Lake shore 

was read and referred to the committee on Streets. 

Mr. Andrews, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition 

of j. Williams and others in relation to licenses, made a report 

recommending that notes properly endorsed, and payable when the other 

city taxes should be levied, should be taken, and offered a resolution 

to that effect. Lost. 


Resolved, That the commi ttee on the Judiciary be instructed to report 

or ordinance to prevent bathing in the public waters of the city - that 

persons over the age of 16 years be fined not over ten dollars, nor less 

than five dollars - and that the parents and guardians of persons between 

the ages of 9 and 16 be notified that if they do not restrain their 

children or wards, that such parent or guardians be fined as aforesaid. 

Agreed to. 


Resolved, That the committee on Finance be instructed to examine into 

and report upon the present condition of the finances of the city, and 

suggest or report what measures, if any, should be adopted to supply the 

Treasury with the funds necessary to meet tbe just demands against the 

same. Agreed to. 

On motion the council adjourned until Saturday evening. (verbatim) 

(4) 

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253 - H&G July 12: 2/4 - Regular Meeting, July 11. 

Present, His Hon. the Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, 

Dodge, Dockstader, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions presented - Of Griffith, Standart and others for the 

appointment of an inspector of Whiskey; Laid on the table. 

Of H. H. Powell, for a license to sell meat; referred to committee 

on markets. 

Claims presented - Of C. M. Full ington, ColI ins, and Southworth for 

teaching school; Allowed. 

Of Willard Crawford; Allowed. 

Of John Wills, A. G. Mannering, and Douw' & Hollister; Referred. 

Reports of Committees - Mr. Case reported an ordinance against bath. 

ing in the waters of the city, except ing within the hours, and at the 

places therein stated; - Ordered to be engrossed. Passed, Ayes 8, nays 

2. 

Mr. Hall presented an ordinance to layout a street on the Lake Shore, 

to be called Wall street - Ordered to be engrossed; Ayes 8, nays 2. 

Mr. Dockstader from the select committee of Aldermen, reports in 

favor of taking immediate measures to protect the Bank of the Lake, 

which was accepted and the following resolution, submitted by Mr. Andrews; 

Adopted. 

Resolved, That it is expedient to protect the Banks of the Lake, 

according to a plan that may hereafter be adopted. 

Mr. Dockstader offered the following: 

Resolved, That the committee on the Judiciary be instructed to report 

an ordinance regulating and fixing the rates of Drayage within the city 

limits; Agreed to. 

Mr. Barnett moved that a committee be appointed to suggest some plan 

for the improvement of the bank of the lake; Carried. 

The Mayor, Messrs. Case, Barnett, Hall, and Charles WitUesey were 

appointed. (verbatim) (5) 

254 - H&G July 19: 2/4 - Regular Meeting, July 18. 

Present, His Hon. the Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Colahan, 

Childs, Dockstader, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. 

Petitions Presented - Of S. Woolverton for the office of Inspector of 

Whiskey; laid on the table. 

Of Van Syke for a 1 icense; referred. 

Claims presented - of Miss 1. Butler; allowed. 

Of Moses Ross, Doan & Hollister, J. W. Haven, and J. W. Grey; referred. 

Reports of Committees. - Mr. Harrington, from the committee on Markets, 

reported in favor of granting a license to H. P. Powell to sell meat on 

Bolivar st., and charged him $30. The council fixed the sum at $20, and 

agreed to the report. 

Mr. Calahan reported in favor of granting licenses to S. Waterman, 

J. Johnson, Calvin Glough and Henry Heissel and adverse to the petition 

of N. B. Wats; Agreed to.

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The mayor presented the petition of the trustees of the township 

asking the city to surrender up the Poor House; laid on the table. 

The mayor laid the report of the committee on the Lake Shore before 

the Counc i I. 

The Council after amending the same, agreed to adopt the general 

plan there recommended for the Banks of the Lake. 

Mr. Hall called up the ordinance for laying out Wall street, which 

after some remarks, was laid on the table again. (3) 

255 - H&G July 26:2/4 - Regular Meeting, July 25. 

Prt!sent - Alderman Dockstader in the chair, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, 

Blair, Case, Colahan, Childs, Eldridge, Hall and Lemen. 

Petitions Presented - Of R. H. Jones for a license. Referred. 

Of R. Sheldvn and others for the appointment of Charles Pease to the 

office of inspector of Whiskey. Laid on the table. 

Of James Barber for remunerution for work done by order of·the 

Coroner. Leave granted to withdraw. 

Of Hutchinson and Bingham for the removal of the Float Bridge. 

Mr., Harrington m0ved that the marshal be directed to carry into effect 

the prayer of the people, and that a committee be appointed to take 

measures to put into operation another ferry, and to keep the same in 

operation until otherwise instructed by the Council. Carried. 

Messrs. Harrington, Lemen and Blair were appointed said committee. 

Claims Presented - Of A. S. Gardner & Co., and B. F. Tyler. Referred. 

The resignation of G. C. Dodge was read and accepted. 

Mr. Colahan moved that Wm. Milford be appointed to supply his place. 

Carried. 

Ayes • Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blai r, Case, Calahan. Ch i ids, 

Eldridge, Harrington and Lemen. 

Nay - Mr. Hall. 


Resolved, That the Mayor be instructed to issue an order for the election 

of a member of. the Ci ty Council in the place of G. C. Dodge, reo 

signed; and that he cause notice of the time and place of holding said 

. election to be given in the first ward wi thin fifteen days from this date. 

Agreed to. 

Reports of Commi ttees - Me. Calahan reported in favor of granting a 

license to C. H. Van Dyke to keep a grocery. - Agreed to. 

Mr. Barnett reported in favor of the following claims: 

Of John Wills for $143.33; of A. Hickox for $19.00j of S. Belden for 

$7.50; of J. M. Grey fOf $80.ryOj of N. C. Hills for $229.67; of John H. 

Haven for $4.50; of Douw & Holl ister for $15.75, and Adams & Douw for 

$2.00. 

Mr. Harrington moved that the petition of the township, asking the 

council to release to them the Poor-House be taken up. Carried. 

He then moved that the prayer of the petition be granted. 

Mr. Hall moved an amendment which was lost. 

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The motion recurring upon Mr. Harrington's motion, the ayes and nays 

stood as follows: . 

Ayes, Messrs. Barnett, Blair, Case, Childs, and Harrington, 5. 

Nays, Messrs. Andrews, Eldridge, Colahan, and Hall, 4. (8) 

256 • H&G Aug. 2: 2/4 - Regular Meeting, August 25. 

Present • His Honor the Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Barnett, Blair, Case, 

Colahan, Chi Ids, Dockstader, Hall, Harrington and Lemen. Mr. Milford 

took his seat and was sworn into office by A. D. Smith. 

Petitions Presented - Of Lewis Handerson and others for an ordinance 

to prevent swine from running at large. 

Mr. Hall presented an ordinance to carry into effect the prayer of 

the petition, whch was read and referred to the committee on the 

Judiciary. 

Of J. G. Hickox for a license; referred. 

Of Risser and Voltry for a reduction of their licenses. 

Mr. Andrews moved tha t they be reduced from 30 to 15 dollars. Lost. 

Mr. Barnett moved to lay on the table. Carried. 

Claims Presented • Of S. S. Handerson for jail fees, Ross & Lemen 

and George Chadwick; referred. 

Reports of Committees • Mr. Barnett reported in favor of the claim 

of A. S. Gardner & Co. and B. Tyler; agreed to. 

Mr. Harrington made a verbal report that the new ferry boat had been 

in readiness for operation, but had not been set running on account of 

the injunction on the removal of the Float Bridge. 


Resolved, That the Mayor be authorized by and with the advice of 

Messrs. Lemen, Milford and Cook, to settle with Messrs. William Platt 

and Co. for fire apparatus, and give them a note for the balance due 

them at six months credit, payable in the city of Albany; adopted. 

On motion of Mr. Barnett to layout Wall street was taken up, read, 

and .after some remarks, referred to the committee on the Judiciary. (5) 

257 - H&G Aug. 30:2/4 - Municipal, Regular Meeting, July 28. 

Present - The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Case, Colahan, Dockstader, Hall, 

Harrington, Lemen and Spencer. 

Petitions presented - Of James Baker for a license to keep a tavern; 

granted, and the sum fixed at $30. 

Of A. W. Wal worth and others, for the appointment of Alexander Sked 

to the office of Sealer of Weights and Measures; laid on the· table. 

Of James Lindsey for a license to keep a petit grocery; referred. 

Claims - Of L. Case for rent of Council rooms; allowed. 

Of John Shier, J. Mills, J. H. Parker, James Ball, Charles Careyen, 

E. Collins, O. H. Palmer, and William Vanvalkenburgh, referred. 

Reports - Mr. Case reported in part upon the petition of A. Hickox, 

and asked to he discharged from the further consideration thereof; granted. 

Mr. Hall from the committee on claims, reported in favor of the claims 

of Clark Warren, John M'Gee and John Wills, one for $104.83, and one for 

$176.14; allowed.

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CITY GOVERNMENT • Council (Cant 'd) 

A communication from the Chief Engineer on the subject of the conduct 

of the Foreman of Fire Company No.1, was read and referred to a 

committee of Andrews, Harrington and Dockstader. 


Resolved, That the Supervisor be directed to protect the Lake end 

of Seneca street, by putting in brush so as to prevent water from 

carrying off the dirt· in its descent to the lake. Carried. 

Mr. Dockstader presented an ordinance to loan money for the protection 

of the Hanks of the Lake, by grading the streets near thereto on 

which, the motion to engross was taken and carried, 

Ayes. Andrews, Calahan, Dockstader, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington, 

Lemen and Spencer. 

Ayes, Mr. Blair. 

Read the third time and passed as above. (5) 

260 • H&G Sept. 21:2/4 . Regular Meeting, Sept. 19. 

Present - the Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Case, Childs, Dockstader, 

Eldridge, Hall, Harrington, Lemen and Spencer. 

The petition of S. Remington was read and referred. 

Claims Presented - Of Stephen Whipple, Charles Scott, and J. Wills. 

Referred. 

A communicat ion from the street supervisor in relation to the street 

in front of the burial ground, was read and referred. 

Mr. Case presented several papers in relation to the title of the 

city to the burial ground. Referred to the committee on the judiciary. 

Reports - Mr. Hall, from the committee on claims, reported in favor 

of the claims of J. Wills and S. Inglehart. Agreed to. 

Mr. Dockstader reported an ordinance to "improve the publ ic square" 

upon which the quest ion to engross was taken and carried - Ayes 10, nays O. 

Mr. Andrews made a report in relation to the conduct of the Foreman 

of Fire Company, No. I, and presented an ordinance to amend an ordinance 

regUlating the Fire Department .. Referred to the committee on Fire and 

Water. 

Mr. Hall reported in favor of the petition of Milo Hickox to grade 

the sidewalks of Seneca street. Agreed to. 

Mr. Lemen moved that the communication from the Fire Department respecting 

the Trusteeship of the Department be referred to the committee 

on the Judiciary. Carried. 


Resolved, That the Street Supervisor be and is hereby directed to procure 

and plant on the outer side of the sidewalks facing the public square 

(or so much of the same as lies north of Superior street) a suitable 

number of elm and maple trees, and that the same shall be done at the 

time the trees are planted in the enclosure. Carried. 

Mr. Lemen moved that the Supervisor be authorized to sell the timber 

procured for a culvert on Union Lane at a price not less than cost • 

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CITY GOVERNMENT· Council (Cont'd) 

Mr .. Harrington moved that the license granted to Wm. Bennett be 

transferred to Perlay Shirtcliff & Co. Carried. 

Mr. Hall moved that the ordinance to loan money for school purposes, 

be taken up and passed. Carried, Ayes 9, nays 1. (6) 

261 • H&G Oct. 18: 2/4 - MUnicipal, Council, Regular meeting, Oct. 17. 

Present • The Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Case, Co 1 ahan, Dockstader, 

Eldridge, Hall, Lemen, and Spencer. 

Claims presented: Of E. Armstrong for teaching school, amount 

$102.59; of John Wills; referred. Of Mrs. Pelton for teaching school, 

amount $80; of Mary A. Wheeler, S. Collins, A. N. Gray, M. T. Fullerton, 

L. E. Southworth, A. Read,· Julia Butler; all for school purposes; 

allowed; of J. F. Hanks, referred. 

Tbe petition of Stedman & Holt was presented, and referred to the 

committee on markets. 

Reports: Mr. Hall, from the committee on claims, reported in favor 

of the claims of John Wills for work done on Erie, Merwin, Bridge, Lake, 

Lighthouse, and Huron streets, and Superior Lane; of A. Hickox, and the 

Cleveland ADVERTISER; agreed to. 


Resolved, That the street supervisor be instructed to fill up the 

gulf near J. Wandall's grocery, 'in such manner as to render it safe for 

the travelling public; referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. 

Case and Dockstader. 

On motion of Mr. Hall the ordinance to vacate a part of St. Clair 

Lane was taken up, and after some discussion laid on the table. (a) 

262 . H&G Oct. 25: 2/4 • Municipal. Regular meeting, Oct. 24. 

Colahan reported in favor of granting a license to S. Remington • 

agreed to and the amount fixed at $17.50. 

Lemen reported in favor of furnishing proposed Fire Co., No.2, with 

new coats. Agreed to. 

Harrington from the committee on Markets reported in favor of the 

petition of Stedman and Holt. Agreed to. 

Hall reported in favor of the claim of John Mills for $53.73. Agreed 

to. 

Andrews offered a resolution that the commissioners named in the 

ordinance authorising a loan for the purchase of lots and the erection of 

school houses be requested to take immediate steps to ascertain upon what 

terms the loan can be negotiated. Agreed to. 

Hall· presented a preamble and resolution requesting the commissioners 

appointed by the council to appropriate $202,000 for the Cleveland, 

Warren, and Pi ttsburgh Rai 1 Road to report what has been done and what 

is in contemplation. Agreed to. (5) 

263 - H&G Nov. 1:2/4 • Municipal meeting. Oct. 31. The City Council 

in meeting assembled. 

Licenses to Freeman Lyon and J. P. Walrath granted, and the amount 

fixed at $30.50. 

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The following resolution offered by Barnett was adopted: Resolved, 

That the Mayor be directed to see that a resolution passed May 2d, 1838, 

in relation to the collection of the delinquent taxes for 1837, both 

general and special, is carried into effect. (4) 

267 - H&G Dec. 27:2/5 - Municipal, Council, Regular Meeting, Dec. 27. 

Present - His Honor the Mayor, Messrs. Andrews, Blair, Barnett, 

Dockstader, Eldridge, Hall, Harrington, and Lemen. 

Claims Presented: Of Ross and Lemen, and E. Southworth - referred; 

of S. Belden - allowed. 

Reports: Of Mr. Barnett in favor of the claims of S. Belden for $16 

for taking a census of the city; Henry Sexton, for $3.13, and Milo 

Hickox for $8. - agreed to. Mr. Barnett moved that the committee on 

claims be discharged from the further consideration of the claim of 

SteJman, Holt & Co. and that the same be referred to the Board of Health. 

Carried. 

Mr. Lemen offered the following: 

Resolved, That the committee on fire and water be instructed to see 

that the apparatus of Hook and Ladder Company No.1, be put in a condition 

for use, and that their hose be repaired forthwith. Referred to 

Messrs. Lemen. Dockstader, and Blair to ascertain the cost. 

Mr. Barnett moved that fifty dollars be appropriated from the school 

fund for the purchase of fuel, subject to the direction of the school 

DJanagers. Agreed to. (4) 

Finance 

268 - H&G Jan. 25; ed:2/3 • None of our mouthpieces of the city council 

have yet vouchsafed an explanation of a certain "exhibit," published 

some months ago, which puzzled ordinary arithmeticians to understand. 

The wonder was, how it was possible for about $7,000 in receipts to meet 

some $24,000 of expenditures. We learn that a project for issuing certif· 

icatts of loan, vulgo shin plaslers. is not contemplated by the city 

council. 

"If such certificates can be redeemed at the same rate percent and 

the funds hold out as well, as according to the exhibit they have done 

heretofore, we should hope the plan might be adopted. The profits would 

be sufficient in a short time to build the Pittsburgh Railroad complete, 

without any other resort." (2) 

269 - H&G June 4:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "A Tax Payer" says: 

"The report of the Board of Health made to the Common Council on Saturday 

(June 2) evening, deserves at this time the attention of all who feel 

any interest in the disbursement of the monies of this city. It is known 

to our citizens, that up to last year, the support and management of the 

poor of this city and township have been in the hands of township officers; 

that last year this change, so far as concerned the paupers within the city 

limits, was transferred to the officers of this city, and that by ordinance 

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of the city council, the Board of Health was entrusted with the duties 

of overseers of the poor and the disbursement of all funds for their 

aid or support. The subject of a transfer of this charge back to the 

township officers has recently been agitated in the council, and are· 

port from the Judiciary committee recommends this transfer on various 

grounds, the strongest of which is, that by the charter of the city, the 

city council have no legal right to levy a tax for that purpose •••• 

The council would sustain their own dignity by sending back this report 

of the Board of Health with orders to 'expunge' from it everything but 

the acts and doings of the Board until the duty of giving the 'lie direct' 

to one of the co.mmittee was enjoined upon it by them· wi 11 they do it? 

Or will the board like a certain 'foot step treader,' ask leave to withdraw 

the pettifogging plea for the continuance of its pay and office." 

(7) 

270 • H&G June 22:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "Check" says: "While 

the 'Chairman of the Judiciary Committee' is giving information to 'Second 

Ward' (in the INTELLIGENCER of yesterday), will 'Second Ward' inform 

the people whether there is not some $1,500 belonging to the School Fund, 

which should be in the city Treasury • will he inform the people how this 

$1,500 is now invested? And perhaps he can further inform us when the 

old Treasurer intends paying over the School Fund to the present Treasurer. tt 

(I) 

See also Pol i tics & Government • Cleveland & Cuyahoga 

CLOTHING TRADE 

271 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Hats, Caps, &c. N. Dockstader, Dealer in 

Hats, Caps and Furs, wholesale and retail: Store on Superior street 

between the Bank of Cleveland and the Franklin House. (1) 

272 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 . Dockstader & Tomlinson, Dealers in Hats, 

Caps,Furs and Buffalo Robes: First door west of the Franklin House, 

Superior st. (1) 

273 . H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 . R. H. Worthington, Dealer in Hats, Caps, Furs, 

and Buffalo Robes: No. 31, Superior street, opposite American House. 

(1) 

274 - H&G Jan. 1: adv:l/4- J. H. Crittenden, Dealer in Boots, Shoes & 

Leather, wholesale & retail; next door to the Bank of Cleveland, Superior 

st. ' (1) 

275 . H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Seaman & Smith, Dealers in Boots, Shoes, 

Leather and Findings: No.5, Washington Block. (I) 

276 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Leather, Boots and Shoes, at Wholesale. - 

2,200 Sides Sole Leather, 500 do. Upper Leather, 130 Cases Boots and 

Shoes, with a great variety of other articles in the line, for sale by 

J. H. Crittenden. (1)



CLOTHING TRADE (Cont'd) 

277 . H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 - Prepare for Winter. Dockstader & Tom Linson, 

21, Superior street, have just received direct from New York, their 

full supply of Hats, Caps, Furs, Buffalo Robes, Hatter's stock and Trimmings, 

which they will sell by the ca$e or single. (1) 

278 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 - Dry Feet. 6 dozen pairs of inner Cork sQles, 

an excellent article in damp weather, for sale by Handerson &: Punderson. 

279 . H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 - Bank Rags Wanted. N. Dockstader, 13, Superior 

street, has just received his full supply of Buffalo Robes, 

Capes, Caps, etc, which he is disposed to exchange for most kinds of 

Bank Rags on very accomodating terms. The late Fall pattern for Hats, 

just finished. A large assortment of Hatters Stocks and Trimmings. 

280 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 . Fur Caps, Collars, Capes,. ·Boas, . Buffalo 

Robes, &:c. H. H. Worthington, 31, Superior street, has just received 

an extensive assortment of fur caps, fur collars, fur gloves &:c. Purchasers 

are invited to call. (I) 

281 - R&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 - Boots & Shoes at Wholesale. - 65 cases 

Boots and Shoes just received on consignment and for sale by Kepper &: 

Caprano No. 4 City Buildings. (1) 

282 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 - Ladies' Boots &: Shoes Cheap. A prime article 

on commission and will be sold low by Kendrick &: Carr 11 Superior 

st. (1) 

283 • H&:G Mar. 20; adv:2/5 - Important to Western Merchants - The sub- . 

scriber has on commission the largest lot of Palm Leaf Hats, ever offered 

west of New York. His assortment comprises over 1,000 doten common 

Hats, a large share of them the round crowns. R. Gale, Under the Post 

Office. (1) 

284 - H&G May 16; adv:2/5 . New Millinery. Mrs. Harris, from the east, 

respectfully announces to the ladies of Cleveland and Ohio cities, and 

vicinities, that she bas opened a shop in the city of Cleveland, at No. 

1 city buildings. where she will be happy to wait upon those who favor 

her with a call. She has employed experienced milliners from the east, 

and Miss Abigail Jones, of this city, as Dressmaker. (1) 

285 - H&:G May 26; adv: 2/5 . R. H. Worthington, Wholesale and Retai 1 Hat 

and Cap Warehouse, No. 31 Superior street, opposite the American House, 

has on hand a large and fashionable assortment of Hats of his own and 

of eastern manufacture which he will sell lower than they were ever before 

offered in this market. (1) 

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CLOTHING TRADE (Cant' d) 

286 - H&G May 26; adv:2/5 - Domestic Cloths. Morse & Dodge have just 

received and for sale on Commission, a large quantity of Cadet Mixed, 

Sheep's Grey and Brown Domestic Broad and Narrow Cloths, which they 

wi 11 sell at the manufacturer's prices for Cash. 

No's 3 & 5 Superior Lane. N. B. Ready made clothing wholesale and 

retail constantly on hand. (1) 

287 - H&G July 21; adv:2/6 - Stocks - Stocks. 200 - doz. Neck Stocks, 

including a great variety of patterns, just received from an eastern 

manufactory, and for sale cheap by Clark, Raymond & Clark. (1) 

288 - H&G Sept. 5; adv: 2/5 - Fur Caps, Cloth Caps, etc. - A large assortment 

of Fur, Cloth, Sealette, Hair Seal and Fancy caps, just received 

and selling off cheap by the single or dozen at Hat & Cap Warehouse, 

opposite the American House, by R. H. Worthington. (verbatim) 

(I) 

289 - H&G Sept. 7; adv:2/6 - Ladies - Fine Kid and Silk Picnic Gloves. 

Just received by Clarke, Raymond and Clarke. (verbatim) (1) 

290 - H&G Oct. 24; adv:2/4 - The Lake winds have been chilly enough to 

remind people that winter was at hand for some days, and anon we shall 

see the white messengers from black clouds. Those who want cold defenders 

should give Dockstader or Worthington a call. They have "lots 

to suit customers," and will show their animals without charge. (1) 

See also Dressmaking; Tai loring 

COAL 

291 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 -Coal. Coal. The subscribers have succeeded 

in getting on hand a much larger amount of Bituminous Coal than was ever 

in this city at one time; and believe they have nearly attained the desirable 

object of a full supply of this winter's consumption. Orders 

for Coal left at the store of Strickland & Gaylord, will be promptly attended 

to. Mendenhall & Richardson, I Central Block, Upstairs. (1) 

292 - H&G Jan. 13; ed:2/4 - Since 1825, the increase in the anthracite 

coal trade of Pennsylvania has been steady and constant, averaging on 

the whole about 20 per cent per annum. The value of the bituminous coal 

exported from Pittsburgh down the Ohio river in 1837 was $1,000,000. 

The valley of this stream is almost one continued bed of coal as low 

down as Portsmouth. 

"We call the attention of our readers to the facts stated above, for 

the purpose of showing the-future importance of the coal trade of Cleveland 

...• 

"No trade is of more importance in the aggregate, than that which furnishes 

employment to the greatest number of hands, in proportion to the 

value of the article on which it is based, and in this respect the coal

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CONDUCT & CUSTOMS 

308 - H&G June 21:2/3 - Not quite half way down Superior Lane stands a 

hydrant which is almost as valuable as the famed "Town pump" for its 

good office to the neighborhood. Around it, at morning, at midnight, 

or in the evening, one may see pitchers and pails, while dusty travellers, 

men with hot gullets, teamsters, draymer., and boys that drive 

horse carts, waiting each his turn to fill a pail, drink, or water his 

team. 

Take now "A Rill From The Town Pump" from Hawthorn's TWICE-TOLD 

TALES. 

Almost every word of the "Town Pump's Soliloquy" might come appropriately 

enough from the hydrant on Superior Lane. (3) 

309 - H&G Nov. 22; ed:2/3 - "B-o-o--Bo-o! - "The auricles of our good 

citizens as well as the country people for ten miles around were 

startled by the firing of the old "bull-dog" under the hill. What's 

the firing for? was in the mouth of everybody last night, and our country 

visitors repeat the question bday. Really we do not know. - Some 

say it was for the Patriots - Some for little Delaware - Some for old 

Massachusetts. 

"The truth is we bel ieve that some fellows fond of noise were merely 

burning powder for the fun of it." (2) 

CONSTRUCTION. See Building Construction 

CORONER'S INQUESTS. See Accidents & Disasters 

CORRUPTION. See Bribery & Corruption 

COSMETICS & TOILET GOODS 

310 - H&G Jan. 17; adv:2/5 - Shaving Compound. In these times, when 

economy is the order of the day, every Gentleman should use the Saponaceous 

Shaving Compound, which as a sbaving soap has never been surpassed, 

and rarely equalled. A single jar costing 50 cents and larger 62-1/2 

cents will last nearly a year. To be had of A. Seywert, at the Bazaar, 

Phoenix Bldgs. (2) 

311 - H&G Feb. 3; adv: 2/5 - A Good Shave and no Shave. - Proprietors of 

Dressing Rooms, and dealers in general, desirous of obtaining a good 

assortmt"nt of Perfumeries, fancy Soaps, Razors, Straps, Shaving Brushes, 

&c., are most respectfully invi ted to call at the Bazaar. (1) 

COUNTERFEITING 

312 - H&G Feb. 16:2/2 . We learn that young Brown and Rathborn, recently 

committed in Lorain county for passing counterfeit money, have been removed 

to the jail in this city for safe keeping. Letters found on them 

disclose some of the plans and operations of a league of villains which 

have for some time infested the West. We understand the letters give a

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Abstracts 319 


COUNTY GOVERNMENT - Finance (Cont'd) 

Commissioners, $82; for County Note, $1000; for Taxes Refunded, $76.26; 

for repairs in Courthouse, jaiJ, and furniture for same, $273.22; for 

Physicians bill at jail, $89.42; for Associate judges, $371.50; for 

Prosecuting attorney and assistants, $554.10; for Transporting to, and 

support of Insane, persons in the Lunatic Asylum, Cincinnatti, $237.80; 

for Auditor's compensation, $644.34; for County commissioner's, $94; 

for Petit Jurors, $353.30; for Grand Jury, $341.35; for clerks and judges 

of election and return of poll book, $140.45; for paying out state 

roads, $36.00; for County assessor and assistants, $170.25; for Stationary 

& Printing, $632.36; for Fuel & Lights, $229.98; for Grading 

Publ ic Square, $16.80; for A. Merchant for drawing maps, $58.37; for 

Bringing prisoner from Buffalo, $46.75; for Bounty on wolf scalps, 

$9.50; for old orders redeemed this year, $9.60; Total, $11,355.40; 

Deduct outstanding orders, $541.88; Total $10,813.52. 

Edward Baldwin, Treasurer of Cuyahoga county in account with said 

county, To balance of cash on hand on settlement, June 6, 1837, $273.76; 

To cash received for licences and permits, $273.93 to cash received on 

forfeited bonds and state cases, $80.84; to cash collected on duplicate 

of 1837, $7,554.78; to cash received on delinquent list of 1836; $32.34; 

to cash borrowed of Fund commissioners, $1,000; to cash received at Columbus, 

bearing state's proportion for advertising delinquent list for 

1836 and 1837, $50.50; to cash received for sale of stove, $7; to cash 

received of Fund commissioner for interest on surplus revenue applicable 

to county purpose, $844.25; total, $10,917.40. Edward Baldwin, treasurer 

of Cuyahoga Co. in acc' t with said county, by am' t of old orders 

redeemed current year, $9.60; by am't of order for current year redeemed, 

$9,803.92; by am't of order in favor of fund commissioner, $1,000.00; 

by am't Treas. percent on 2,2,44.61, $112.23; total, $10,925.75; amount 

of Dr., $10,917.40; Balance due treasurer, $8.35. Net amount of tax collected 

on duplicate for 1837. for state and canal purposes $10,747.92; 

am't call. on state for school purposes, $4,957.56; am't call. on state 

for road purposes, $6,674.32; am't call. on state for township and poor, 

$3,292.37; am' t coIl. on state for bridge purposes, $2,513.18; total, 

$31,185.35; Add net am't call. for co. purposes, $1,554.78; Net amount 

call. on duplicate for 1837, $38,740.13. 

Published by order of the county commissioners. S. Williamson, auditor. 

(11) 

See also Pol ities & Government - Cleveland & Cuyahoga; Taxation 

COURT SALES. See Public Auctions 

COURTS' 

319 - H&G Jan. 22:2/3 - The act to regulate the times of holding the judicial 

courts for 1838, in Cuyahoga county, is as follows: Supreme 

Court, Aug. 8; Court of Common Pleas, third circuit, April 17, June 11, 

Nov. 20. (7)

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DEATHS (Cont' d) 

339 - H&G May 14:2/5 - Died, in Mayfield, Cuyahoga co., 7th inst., Mrs. 

Sally, aged 63, consort of Mr. Elisha Sabin, recently from the town 

and county of Onondaga, N. Y. In moving to this country she was on 

board the BUFFALO at the time when the BUFFALO and COM. PERRY came 

in collision near Erie, and the fright and exposure consequent thereto was 

too great a shock for her delicate nervous system, which she survived 

but a few days. She died as she I ived, an example of Christian patience, 

in the hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave. (1) 

340 - H&G May 14:2/5 - Died, in this city, on Sunday morning, 13th 

inst., Mr. Joseph Strangman, aged 45. The deceased had resided among 

us but about one year, but his character and virtues had won for him the 

respect and esteem of all who knew him. In his last hours he was enabled 

to look upon death with composure and resignation, being sustained by the 

hopes and consolations of religion. (verbatim) (1) 

341 - H&G May 16: 2/4 . Died. In Olmsted, 7th inst. Amos Henderson, 

aged 23. (verbatim) (1) 

342 - H&G May 18:2/5 - Died in Wellsville, on Friday last, llth inst., 

while on her way from the south, Miss Elizabeth Sloane of this city, in 

the 26th year of her age. 

Miss Sloane left her home in November last, to spend the winter in 

the south for the improvement of her health. While there she became 

more ill, but after a partial recovery started in company with her father 

to return to this city. Her afflicted mother hastened to meet her 

at Wellsville, but she only reached there in season to mingle her voice 

with her daughter's in last aspirations to the throne of Heaven. (6) 

343 - H&G May 21:2/4 - Died in this city Sunday, 20th inst., Mr. Alanson 

Russell, aged 45 years. (Newspapers in Watertown N. Y. will, &c. 


344 - H&G May 25:2/5 - Died In this city, 23d inst., Mrs. Angeline 

Breck, aged 36 years. (1) 

345 - H&G June 8:2/4 - Captain J. J. Stroman died very suddenly yesterday 

in this city. Captain Stroman was of the canal packet SWAN. (I) 

346 - H&G June 12: 2/3 - It becomes our painful duty to announce the 

decease, this morning of our esteemed friend and fellow citizen, Robert 

H: Backus, Esq. The exemplary character of the deceased claims a tribute 

of respect from the press, and our city has cause to mourn the loss of one 

who stood pre-eminent for integrity, and unswerving honor in discharge of 

his duties as a good citizen. 

The magnitude of his business operations, his promptitude in meeting 

all his engagements, and his liberality in conducting them, marked him as 

a merchant of whom our infant city might well be proud.



DEATHS (Cont'd) 

Nor were his social virtues less conspicuous; the poor and needy ever 

found in him an efficient friend, and the various charitable associations 

of our city received largely from his bounty. Frank in manners, benevolent 

in disposition, kind in his intercourse with all, our citizens share 

wi th his affl icted parents and relatives in the grief of such a bereavement. 


347 - H&G June 12:2/5 - Died, in this city, this morning, after a sickness 

of seven weeks, . Mr. Robert H. Backus, aged 37. 

The funeral will be attended at the First Presbyterian Church, tomorrow 

afternoon at 4 o'clock. (verbatim) (1) 

348 - H&G July 27:2/5 - Thos. H. Lloyd or Lord, aged about 35 years, a 

mill wright, died 7 miles south of Lawdenville at Jacob Fifer's Tavern 

on the 14th inst. Prior to his death Lloyd stated that his wife and 

two children had been buried in Alabama. and that he had a brother living 

in Cleveland. Lloyd had nothing left but the clothes he wore. 

The above facts were communicated to T. P. May by Russel Smith of 

Strongsville. (1) 

349 - H&G July 30:2/4 - Died, in Euclid, 13th inst., Hopestill Ludington, 

aged 76, wife of Lemuel Ludington. 

Printers in Vermont will please notice tbis. (1) 

350 - H&G Aug. 1:2/5 - Died, at the Red Sulphur Springs, Va., 18th 

ult., of consumption, Mr. Solomon L. Severance of tbis city, aged 26. (1) 

351 - H&G Aug. 28:2/4 • At a meeting of tbe Cleveland Greys, it became 

the painful duty of the Commandant to announce the death of an es· 

timable member of our company, the late Geo. C. Converse. 

Whereupon Lieut. A. S. Sanford offered the following resolutions, 

which were unanimously adopted. 

Resolved, That by the death of Geo. C. Converse the company have lost 

an able and efficient member, and Cleveland a patriotic citizen. 

Resolved, That, as a token of respect for the deceased, the members 

of this company wear the usual badge of mourning on the left arm for 

thirty days. 

Resolved, That the above resolutions be published in the papers of 

this city. D. W. Cross, Clerk, Grey's Military Hall, Aug. 27, 1838. (3) 

352 - H&G Oct. 11:2/5 • Died, in Albion, Calhoun Co., Michigan, Sept. 

18, Deacon William C. White, late of Strongsville in this county, and 

formerly of Fredonia, N. Y. He was an exemplary member of the Presby· 

terian Cburch. (1 ) 

353 • H&G Oct. 15:2/5 • Died, in this city, on Wednesday, the 10th inst., 

Mrs. Sarah M. Stone, aged 23 years, daughter of Deacon Israel Stone, Jr., 

of Auburn, Mass. (1) 

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DEBTS & DEBTORS 

368 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 . All persons interested wi 11 take notice 

that the Commercial Bank of Oswego, on the 12th day of September, A. D., 

1837, sued out a writ of attachment from the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyahoga county, in the State of Ohio, against Elias Trowbridge and John 

Grant Jr., for the sum of eleven hundred and fifty dollars, which writ 

has been served and reopened. Harvey Rice clerk Attest Andrews, 

Foote & Hoyt Att'y for Ptff. (1) 

369 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/4 - Chancery Notice. In pursuance of an order 

of the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga county, Ebenezer Jessup, Jr., 

William H. Richards, and John W. Sims are hereby notified that Charles 

M. Giddings of Cleveland filed a bill in chancery, and unless they appear 

and plead, answer or demur to the said bill within 60 days after 

the next term of the above court, the said complainant at the next term 

of said court, after the expiration of said 60 days, will apply to said 

court to take the said bill as confessed, and to decree thereon accordingly. 

H. Rice, Clerk. Andrews & Foote, Solicitors. (7) 

370 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/5 - Notice. The Subscribers hereby notify 

all persons indebted to them either on note or account, that it is indispensably 

necessary that the same should be paid or satisfactorily arranged 

prior to the first of January next. All notes and accounts due 

on that day will be placed in the hands of their Attorney for collection. 

Justice to their creditors compels them to take this course, and 

it will be pursued to the letter. William Milford and Co. (1) 

371 . H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/5 - Notice is hereby given, that, at my instance, 

a writ of attachment has been issued out of the Court of Common 

Pleas of Cuyahoga County, in the State of Ohio, against the goods, &c., 

of George W. Holley, an absent debtor; which said writ has been served 

and returned. William Jackson. Silliman, Stetson & Barr, Atty. (1) 

372 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/3 - Notice is hereby given that at my instance 

a writ of attachment was issued from the office of a Justice of the 

Peace of Orange township, against the goods, rights, chattels, credits, 

moneys and effects of John P. Oviatt, a non resident debtor, on which 

further proceedings wi 11 be had agreeably to law. (1) 

373 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/3 - All persons interested will take notice 

that Needham M. Standart and John Deane sued out a writ of attachment 

from the Court of Common Pleas against Philip J. Joachimsen for the sum 

of $500; which writ has been served and returned. Harvey Rice, Clerk; 

Andrews Foot & Hoyt, Atty. (1) 

374 - H&G Feb. 28; adv: 2/5 • At my instance an attachment was this day 

issued by Gordon Fitch, a Justice of the Peace of Cleveland township, 

Cuyahoga county, Ohio, against the property and effects of Curtis Devoe, 

an absconding debtor. Dated this 22d day of February, A. D. 1838. 

Henry Putnam. {l) 

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DEBTS & DEBTORS (Cont'd) 

375 • H&G Mar. 23: adv: 2/5 . Notice is hereby given to all those who 

are indebted to me either by note or book account to call and arrange 

the same previous to the tenth of April, as upon that day I intend 

leaving this place and it will be out of my power to give further personal 

attention to such claims. Consequently after that time I shall 

sue every unsettled account on my books without an exception. R. W. 

McNeil. (verbatim) (l) 

376 • H&G Apr. 16: adv:2/5 • Attachment. At our instance an attachment 

was this day issued by Gordon Fitch, a Justice of the Peace of 

Cleveland township and county of Cuyahoga, against the property and ef. 

fects of Lemuel Stockwell, a non resident debtor. Randall & Hitchcock, 

Cleveland, Apr. 14, 1838. (1) 

377 • H&G May 8: adv: 2/5 - Israel Converse vs. Austin Taylor and Ezra 

S. Taylor, In the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga county, Ohio. In 

attachment. Notice is hereby given, that on the 26th day of March the 

above suit was filed for the sum of $377, which said writ has been served 

and returned. H. Rice Clerk. Silliman, Stetson & Barr Atty's. (1) 

378 • H&G May 9; adv:2/5 • Watrous Usher vs. Jared N. Stebbins. Thaddeus 

Spencer & Luther M. Parsons In the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga 

county Ohio. Bill in chancery to enjoin collection of a judgement 

recovered by defendant Stebbins against said complainant Usher; also 

praying an account and decree for the adjustment of partnership claims 

and liabilities between said parties. 

Notice is hereby given to said Stebbins and Spencer, non resident 

defendants, that they appear before said court within sixty days after 

the next term thereof to be holden at Cleveland in said county, the 11th 

day of June 1838, and plead, answer or demur to said Bi 11. Watrous 

Usher, CompI't. Silliman, Stetson & Barr, Atty's. (verbatim) (1) 

379 • H&G May 15; adv:2/5 • Notice. At my instance a writ of attachment 

was this day issued by Robert Akins, a Justice of the Peace for 

Euclid Township, Cuyahoga county, against the goods, chattels, rights, 

credits, moneys and effects of Silas Clark, an absconding debtor. Seth 

Richmond. (1) 

380 • H&G May 26; adv: 2/5 . Attachment Notice. At our instance an 

attachment was this day issued by Gordon Fitch, a Justice of the Peace 

of Cleveland township, Cuyahoga county against the property & effects of 

W. C. Hickox, a non-resident of said county. Dated this 24th day of May 

1838. J. & J. Ross. (1) 

381 • H&G June 28; adv:2/5 • First and Last Call. All persons indebted 

to me wi 11 please take notice that I wi 11 devote the month of July to 

dunning them, and all notes and accounts not paid by the first of August 

wi 11 be placed in the hands of proper officers for collection and no 

questions asked. G. C. Dodge. (I)



DENTISTRY & DENTISTS (Cont'd) 

of the State of New York, studied his profession seven years in London 

and practiced successfully 12 years in the city of New York, has numerous 

testimonials and sufficient recommendations to warrant a share of 

their patronage. A. C. Castle, A. M. M. D., Dentist, At 105 Superior 

street, Cleveland. (5) 

397 - H&G Dec. 22; adv:2/5 - Dr. Strickland, Dentist, having abandoned 

the idea of removing from Cleveland, will attend all calls on his profession 

at his old rooms, No. 12 Water street, corner of Superior. (1) 

DEPRESSIONS. See Panics & Depressions 

DISEASES 

398 - H&G Apr. 13:2/3 - The unusual fine weather of the last month has 

been followed at length by snow storms and gales of wind. The season 

has been peculiarly trying to invalids. Consumption, a disease formerly 

almost unknown, has, in a few cases, been developed in systems predispose.:! 

to its ravages. On the whole, however, the health of our city and 

the country adjacent has been remarkably good, showing an amount of dis> 

ease and death as small in proportion to the population as any part of 

the land. (2) 

See also Health & Sanitation 

DIVORCE & ALIMONY 

399 - H&G Apr. 28; (paid notice: )2/5 - State of Ohio, Cuyahoga. Co. ss: 

Supreme Court; Vacalion before Aug. term 1838. Hannah Foster vs. Wm. 

H. Foster; Petition for Divorce. Wm. H. Foster is hereby notified that 

on June 7, 1837, Hannah Foster of Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co. O. filed suit 

for divorce and for such other relief as shall appear equitable. Andrews 

Foot & Hoyt, Atty. (2) 

400 - H&G May 17:2/6 - Supreme Court - Vacation Before August Term 1838 

State of Ohio, Cuyahoga County, ss. Rebecca Greening vs Matthew Greening 

alias Matthew de Garrimo, Petition for Divorce. Matthew Greening, alias 

Matthew de Garrimo. is hereby notified that the said Rebecca Greening, 

on the 8th day of May 1838, filed in the supreme court of the state of 

Ohio, within and for Cuyahoga county a petition against the said Matthew 

Greening alias Matthew de Garrimo, praying for a Divorce from the said 

Matthew Greening, alias Matthew de Garrimo, consequence of his habitual 

intemperance, neglect to provide, and extreme cruelty, praying the interposition 

of said court to divorce her from her said husband, and for 

such others and further reI ief as shall seem equi table. Erwin & Benedict, 

Sol ici tors for Complainant. (2) 

DOGS 

401 - H&G Jan. 3:2/3 - We learn considerable excitement prevails in Rockport 

and some of the adjacent townships on the subject of rabid dogs. A 

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number of Cattle, Swine, &c., have already died from the bites received. 

One or two persons have also been bitten. At a public meeting held on 

the subject in Rockport, it was resolved to kill all dogs found running 

at large for one month; the best way to abate the danger, and a preventative 

that would not be amiss in this city. (2) 

402 - H&G May 28; ed: 2/1 - The dog ki llers are abroad. though the weather 

indicates anything else but dog days. 

itA clean sweep is making in our streets, and Tray, Blanche, and Sweetheart 

stand no chance for life, if caught running at large. 'Oh! pitious 

day! '" 

(1) 

See also Lost & Found 

DOMESTIC RELATIONS 

403 - H&G May 30; adv:2/5 - "Perish Credit" - To all whom it may concern, 

this is Notice, that I will no longer pay the debts that my wife, or 

children contract at the stores or elsewhere - not that I wish to avoid 

supporting them in any reasonable manner - but that I intend to pay 'as 

I go along,' - or at least to know who my creditors are. Hezekiah Russ. 

404 - H&G Oct. 3; adv: 2/5 - Whereas, my wife Catherine has refused to 

go with me out of the State, when I left this city, Now this is to forbid 

all persons harboring or - trusting her on my account as I wi 11 pay 

no debts of her contracting from and after this date. - George Lang. 

See also Divorce & Alimony; Marriage & Marriages 

DRESSMAKING 

405 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - To the Ladies. - Misses Sheppard & Stone 

have commenced the Millinery and Dress Making business at No. 91 Superior 

st. and will endeaver, by punctual and personal attention to business, 

to merit a share of patronage. (1) 

406 - H&G July 13; adv:2/5 - Fashionable Millinery. Miss Gordon begs 

leave to inform the Ladies of Cleveland and its vicinity, that she intends 

commencing the dress making business at the house of Mr. W. Bartram, St. 

Clair street. (I) 

407 - H&G Sept. 10; adv: 2/5 - Dress Making. Miss Gordon and Miss Ewart 

will open a dress making shop on Sept. 10 in the rooms formerly occupied 

by Mrs. Harris, over Mr. C. Bradbury's store, where Miss Gordon and Miss 

Ewart will receive with the most prompt attention any command the Ladies 

may favor them with. 0) 

DRINK. See Food & Drink 

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DROUGHTS 

408 - H&GAug. 22; ed: 2/3 - The season so far has been an old fashioned 

scorcher the Union over, and here the atmosphere continues dry, sultry, 

and furnace 1 ike. The drought has been very severe in every quarter 

and unprecedented in many portions of the country. 

"The failure of the corn and potato is so general as to go far in 

keeping up prices of living the coming year." (2) 

409 - H&G Sept. 14; ed: 2/2, 3 - We notice by our exchanges that the unparalleled 

drought continues in many portions of the country. In the 

lake country so ruinous a drought was never experienced. Fall feed is 

entirely parched up; meadows and pastures are so dry that fire licks up 

the withered grass like tinder. 

"The condition of the farming interest in this section is truly de-., 

plorable. and a ride into the country fills the mind with anxious reflections 

on the condition of the poor, as that season approaches when 

indeed 'All Nature is touched by the finger of Death." (3) 

DRUGS & DRUGGISTS 

410 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: l/S - Handerson & Punderson. Wholesale and retail 

dealers in Drugs and Medicines: Miller's Block, Superior st. (1) 

411 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Removal C. S. Mackenzie respectfully informs 

his friends and the public generally, that he has removed his Drug Store 

from No.6, City Buildings, to No. 3 Central Buildings, where he has 

just received his fall supply of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, 

&c., which he offers to the attention of Physicians, country merchants 

and the public aenerally. (1) 

412 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 . Chapped Hands Price & Gosnell's London manufactured 

Palm Oil Soap, prepared from the oil of the palm tree, an excellent 

and effectual cure for chapped hands, for sale at the Bazaar 

Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

413 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/3 - Improved Billious Pills, for family use prepared 

by Dr. Charles H. Gregory, Sand Lake, N. Y., for sale Clarke & 

Cushing, and Strickland & Gaylord. (5) 

414 - H&G Jan. 22; adv:2/5 - Doctor Geo. Kreimer's celebrated ointment 

and pills, for the perfect cure of that hitherto inveterate and troublesome 

complaint, known to everyone in the West as the Ohio or Michigan 

itch. Sold by Strickland, Gaylord & Co. (3) 

415 -HEm Mar. 23; adv: 2/5 - Morrison's Pills, the Hygeian Vegetable - 

Universal Medicines kept constantly on hand and for sale at No. 1 Central 

Buildings. None genuine unless signed on the yellow label by Wm. Cleveland, 

who is agent for Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lorain counties. Wm. J. 

Brooks, Sub-agent. (4) 

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DRY GOODS (Cont'd) 

428 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - W. G. Lewis, Dealer in Staple and Fancy 

Dry Goods: No. 11, Superior st. (1) 

429 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Removal. The subscriber has removed his 

store to the new 4 story brick building, 6 doors east of the Commercial 

Bank of Lake Erie. Prentis Dow. ' (1) 

430 - H&G Ja.n. 1; adv: 1/5 - New Fall & Winter Goods. J. & W. Day are 

receiving and opening an extensive assortment of Fall & Winter Goods. 

431 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - New Goods, Jas. H. Kelley has this day received 

his fall supply of Dry Goods,' consisting of as great a variety 

as can be found at any store in this city; all of which will be sold 

extremely low for cash, and cash only, at 44 Superior st. opposite the 

Post Office. (1) 

432· H&G Jan. 1; adv:I/5 - To Milliners and Dress Makers. - 200 lbs 

Whalecloth for Stays just received and for sale by J. S. Lane, 20 Superior 

st. (1) 

433 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Cotton Batting, 125 Bales just received on 

commission, and for sale low by C. Bradburn & Co., 88 Superior st. 

434 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - New Fall and Winter Goods .• Leonard & 

White, No. 65, Superior st., Commercial Buildings, are now receiving direct 

from the cities of New York and Boston, their supply of Fall and. 

Winter Goods, to which they respectfully invite the attention of their 

friends and the public generally. (1) 

435 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - 5 Cases Kentucky Jeans - Just received and 

for sale, wholesale or retail, at the manufacturers prices, by Jas. H. 

Kelley. (1) 

436 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Dry Goods at Auction. D. Cutter, will offer 

at auction on Tuesday. the 3d of January next, a great variety of Dry 

Goods. Most kinds of Michigan money, of chartered Banks, received. (1) 

437 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - New Fall and Winter Goods. George Palmer, 

93, Superior st. has just received from New York his supply of Goods, 

which are offered as low for cash or short approved paper. as can be got 

this side of New York, wholesale or retail. (1) 

438 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 - Cash Wanted. Not at 5 per cent per month 

but on good debts. All persons indebted to the late firms of Catber & 

Kelley, King & Cather, or to the subscriber by note or book, and who do 

not cancel the same by the first day of January next, will have to pay 

costs with the debt. Robert Cather, Dec. 29. (1) 

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439 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 3/2 - Batting and Wicking - 10 Bales Cotton Batting, 

superior quali ty; 6 bales Wick Yarn. W. G. Lewis. (1) 

440 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 - Buckskin Mittens - A quantity of superior 

Mittens just received. W. G. Lewis. (I) 

441 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - New Goods. Jas. H. Kelley has this day 

received his new supply of Dry Goods, which wi 11 be sold extremely low 

for cash, and cash only, at 44 Superior st. opposite the Post-Office. (I) 

442 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 - Cloths, Cassimeres and Flannels; for sale 

at the City Auction Store by D. Cutter. (1) 

443 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - Cassimeres and Sattinets - 25 pieces Cassimeres 

and Sattinets for sale by W. G. Lewis. (I) 

444 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - Brown Shirtings - 2,000 yards, an excellent 

article, for sale, W. G. Lewis. (1) 

445 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - Broadcloths - 25 pieces of Broadcloths embracing 

all colors and qualities, cheap for cash. W. G. Lewis. (1) 

446 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/3 - Merino and Merino Circasians - 30 pieces 

of various colors and qualities lately received. W. G. Lewis. (I) 

447 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/3 - New Goods. George Palmer, No. 93 Superior 

street, has received one case dark low priced Prints. He has on hand 

a good assortment of seasonable Goods. for sale, at a small advance, 

wholesale and retail. (I) 

448 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/3 - Cloths, Satinetts, &c. - Super bi 'k, blue, 

brown, drab and dahila Cloths; mix'd, drab, brown and black Satinettes 

and Cassimeres; heavy Moleskins, &c. &c. P. Dow & Co. (1) 

449 - H&G Mar. 16; adv: 2/6 - Closing the Concern - Having sold my entire 

stock of Merchandise to Joseph House & Son, and wishing to close 

my business in this city with the least possible delay, my books, notes, 

and accounts can be found at No. 61 Superior street, three doors above 

Commercial Bank. My late customers will confer a special favor by giving 

their early attention to this notice. I am desirous that all book 

accounts should be closed before the 1st day of April. Respectfully, 

D. Russell. (I) 

450 . H&G Mar. 17; adv:3/2 . Batting,30 bales, Cross Cut Saws, Bed Ticking 

for sale by. P. M. Weddell & Co. (1)




451 - H&G Mar. 24; adv:2/5 . Removal. Geo. Palmer has removed his 

stock of Dry Goods from 93 to 45 Superior street, two doors from Bank 

street, and next to Messrs. P. M. Weddell & Co' 5, where he offers a 

good assortment of Dry Goods at a small advance, Wholesale & Retail. 

(1) 

452 - H&G May 2; adv: 2/5 - New Goods - New Goods - Just received at No. 

3 Bank St. by Clark, Raymond & Clark. (l) 

453 - H&G May 9; adv: 2/4 - Removed. - S. Kellogg has removed his stock 

of goods from No. 5 ci ty bui ldings to No. 59 Commercial Block, where he 

has on hand a large and complete assortment of foreign and domestic dry 

goods. S. Kellogg. (1) 

454 - H&G May 10; adv:2/5 - Geo. Palmer, 49 Superior street, has just 

received and for sale, brown shirtings and sheetings - artificial flowers - 

silk gloves - 100 white and col'd ladies skirts - light and dark prints, 

&c. (1) 

455 - H&G May 16; adv:2/5 . Great Sale of Dry Goods at Auction. - O. 

Cutter will sell at his Auction Room on Friday next, May 18, a large lot 

of Dry Goods. Also 4 chests Y. H. tea. Most kinds of chartered Michigan 

Funds received at par. Also, Farmer's Bank of Homer received. Sale 

to commence at 10 0' clock. 

456 - H&G May 19; adv: 2/5 . Domestic Cloths. Morse & Dodge have just 

received and for sale on Commission, a large quantity of Cadet Mixed, 

Sheep's Grey and Brown Domestic Broad and Narrow Cloths, which they will 

sell at the manufacturer's prices for Cash. No's 3 & 5 Superior Lane. 

N. B. Ready made Clothing wholesale and retail constantly on hand. 

457 - H&G May 19; adv: 2/5 - Patent Fly Nets - The subscriber offers for 

sale a fine lot of patent fly and ear nets, consisting of plain and 

braided cotton and worsted of all colors. Coach trimmings of every description. 

A. Seywert, at the Bazaar, Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

458 - H&G July 5; adv: 2/4 - New Goods - Jno. S. Holl ingsworth is now 

opening at the store recently occupied by W. G. Lewis, No. 11 Superior 

street, an assortment of Staple Dry Goods of superior quality consisting 

of Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, &c. &c. which he is desirous to 

dispose at very favorable prices, particular to country dealers; facts 

can be known by calling and examining. (1) 

459 - H&G July 7; adv:2j4 - New Goods, New Goods, at the Lake Erie Cash 

Store, No. 50 Superior Street. (1) 

4fO - H&G July 25; adv:2i4 - A splendid assortment of black, colored and 

fig'd Silks, just received and for sale cheap by J. House & Son. 61 Superior 

street. (1) 

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DUELS & DUELING (Cont'd) 

477 - H&G July 23; ed:2/3 - Drane and Kinkins, citizens of Canton, 

Mississippi, both gentlemen of high standing, lately fought a duel 

with double barreled guns and killed each other. 

"A few such terminations, would put a stop to the bloody fashion. " 

DYES 

478 - H&G Sept. 13; adv: 2/5 - Handerson & Punderson offer to their old 

customers and dyers generally a supply of alum, cooperas, blue vitrol, 

Cletheris Jacks. Logwood cut., Fustic cut, Madder, Press, Paper, camwood 

ground, Logwood in stick, Nicaragua, Tenters Hooks, with most 

other articles for Dyer's use. {I} 

479 - H&G Sept. 14; adv: 3/8 - Madder - 10 bbls. best Madder just received 

and for sale by - Handerson & Punderson. (verbatim) (1) 

480 • H&G Nov. 27; adv:2/5 - Dye Stuffs - Just received, Logwood, Fustic, 

Camwood, Copperas, Madder, Alum, Verdigus, Blue Vitriol, etc. etc. 

For Sale by C. S. Mackenzie, No.3, Central Building. (1) 

(I)



EDUCATION 

481 - H&G Jan. 5: 2/1 - The delegates from different townships in this 

county met at the 2d Presbyterian Church in this city on the 21th ult, 

for the purpose of forming a Common School Convention. The following 

officers were elected: John W. Willey, Pres't; Rev. Mr. Coe, Vice 

Pres't.; Moses Jewett, 2d Vice Pres't., Henry Sexton and J. A. Briggs, 

Secretaries. 

Several resolutions were passed, and committees appointed, in the 

various townships to obtain information on the subject of Common Schools. 

Several interesting debates also occurred during the Convention, as 

there was a determination to improve the conditions of Common Schools. 

The Convention adjourned to meet at the Stone Church on the 2d Thursday 

in January. The Townships in the County are requested to send delegates 

and School Teachers and the friends of common Education in general are 

requested to attend. (16) 

482 . H&G Jan. 10; adv: 2/5 • Common School Convention - An adjourned 

meeting of this Convention will be held in the Lecture Room of the 

Stone Church in this city at 10 o'clock A.M. on Thursday (tomorrow) 

of this week. 

Ladies and gentlemen, and all teachers of Schools, in this city, in 

particular, are respectfully invited to attend. Per Order - Henry 

Sexton and J. A. Briggs, Secy's. (1) 

483 • H&G Jan. 15; ed: 2/3 - The adjourned meeting of the County Convention 

for the Improvement of Common Schools was held in this city on 

Thursday, Jan. 11. Reports which were handed in by delegates of the 

various townships of the county disclosed the necessity of a more efficient 

organization to render common schools what they should be. For 

that purpose an association was organized, to consist of all who are 

friendly to education. 

"We earnestly hope that our citizens throughout the county will become 

members of the Association, and be active in advancing the good 

cause of common school education." (6) 

484 • H&G Jan. 15: 2/4 . The adjourned· meeting of the Common School 

Convention was held in the 1st Presbyterian church on Thursday, the 

11th, inst., Hon. John W. Willey in the chair and Henry Sexton and J. A. 

Briggs, Secretaries. The reports of various committees were read and 

approved. A resolution was adopted to form a county association to 

further the cause of common school education. 

A large number of delegates were in attendance - a feeling of deep 

interest for the improvement of common education was manifested, and there 

was great unanimity of opinion and harmony of action during the meeting 

of the Convention. (13) 

485 • H&G Mar. 13; ed: 2/4 • We ask attention to the synopsis of the 

School Law copied from the Columbus JOURNAL. 

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"The Law is one of the most important acts of the Legislature, and 

it is very desirable that the people understand its provisions at the 

ensuing April elections. The subject of Common Schools is exciting a 

warm interest throughout the Union, and we trust the people will second 

the efforts of their rules to place Ohio in the van in the cause of universal 

education, a position she now occupies in point of enterprise, 

wealth and productiveness." (2) 

486 - H&G Mar. 23; ed:2/3 - We have received the first number of the 

OHIO COMMON SCHOOL DIRECTOR, edited by Mr. Lewis and published by 

author i ty of the Genera 1 Assembly. 

"Every family should take a copy of the DIRECTOR.... Mr. Lewis 

has ardently devoted his time and energies to the great work of improving 

the Common School System of Ohio, and the legislature have .nobly 

seconded his exertions. The people must now put their shoulders to the 

wheel to perfect the work. Wi 11 they not do so? The appeal is made to 

all the higher and nobler feelings of the man and the philanthropist; for 

furnishing to every child in the state the means of a good education will 

do much to perpetuate our glorious institutions and the blessings of a 

free government." (5) 

487 - H&G July 26; ed:2/2 - In Ohio the subject of education is exciting 

a more than ordinary interest. The new School Law - the indefatigable 

exertions of the School Superintendent, Mr. Lewis, his lecturers _ 

and the awakening power sent to every school district by the Ohio Common 

School Director are doing much to reform and improve our system of 

common education. 

"The excellent school law of last session, and the establ ishment of a 

common school periodical under the patronage and supervision of the 

Legislature, redound greatly to the honor of that body; and if a cooperating 

spirit is found with the people, cannot fail to confer a great 

and permanent blessing on present and future generations." (8) 

488 - H&G Aug. 1; adv:2/5 - Educational Notice. A meeting of the 

Cuyahoga County Common School Association will be holden at the Session 

Room of the First Presbyterian Church in this city, on Friday the 10th 

inst. at 10 o'clock, A.M. Samuel Lewis, Esq. the State Superintendent 

of Common Schools and President McGuffey of the Cincinnati College, are 

expected to be present and deliver addresses on the occasion. All school 

officers, teachers and the friends of Common Schools, and of the general 

interests of education throughout the county, are respectfully invited 

to attend. Henry Sexton, Secy. (1) 

489 - H&G Aug. 10:2/4 - Mr. Lewis the State Superintendent of Common 

Schools, was at the town meeticg last evening and spoke to a large 

audience. . He commenced hi8 speech with an eloquent tribute to the musical 

skill of the choir of children, who, under the charge of Mrs. Webster, 

opened the exercises.




Mr. Lewis appealed to the parents of these boys and girls to bear 

him out in the assertion that they could in no way make themselves so 

happy as in cultivating the minds, the morals, the tastes, and the voices 

of their children. 

He explained why the State had seen fit to legislate on the Common 

" Schools saying that it is the inalienable right of the children of the 

State to call upon the Legislature to carry out the first principle of 

democracy and not to obI ige them to remain for life mere "hewers of 

wood and drawers of water" by condeming them to ignorance. 

President McGuffey of Miami University, who is the companion of Mr. 

Lewis in his tour, spoke for nearly an hour on the needs and requisites 

of a modern school. There will be another public meeting tonight in the 

Old Stone church. (17) 

490 - H&G Aug. 14: 2/3, 4 - The Cuyahoga Common School Association met 

"Aug. 10, at the Stone church in the city of Cleveland. H. Sexton, Esq., 

was appointed president, pro tempore, and J. A. Briggs and F. J. Backus, 

Secretaries. 

On motion, the Constitution of the Association was read and circulated 

for signatures. On motion of P. Bartell, a committee of three was appointed 

by the president, consisting of P. Batell, J. Keys, and 

W. Cleveland, to report resolutions for the action of the Association. 

Samuel Lewis, Esq., State Superintendent of Common Schools, and the 

Rev. Pres. McGuffey appeared and were invited to take seats in the 

meeting. On invitation, Mr. Lewis addressed the meeting and spoke on the 

condition of the Common Schools throughout the State. He was listened 

to with absorbing interest. 

The following resolutions were submitted and accepted: That it is 

important, in carrying out the School system, that the number of pupils 

should be limited, 30 or 35 pupils being enough for one teacher; that 

it is desirable that a system of books should be procured and adopted 

by state authority; that school books should inculcate a uniformity of 

spelling, and reading books should convey valuable information; that 

School Districts should provide an apparatus, such as globes and blackboards 

to facilitate the instruction in useful branches, and should provided 

a School Library for the use of the pupil. (13) 

491 - H&G Oct. 18: 2/3 - The District Convention wi 11 assemble at No. 

65 Superior street, on Oct. 30th, at 2 P.M., to take into consideration the 

propriety of forming auxilliaries to the Cuyahoga county Common School 

Association, and to discuss other matters relating to common schools. 

D. H. Beardsley, Pres't of the C.C.C.S.A. (3) 

492 - H&G Oct. 24; ed:2/3 - In our city and county we begin to realize 

some of the good fruits of a devotion to the improvement of common 

schools. The efficient and well-directed action of the County School 

Association and Board of School Examiners will do much to perfect those 

fruits. The project of organizing district Common School Conventions, 

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auxiliary to the County Society, is worthy the serious consideration of 

the people of the different school districts in the county. 

"Much good may be effected by a hearty co-operation, and cordial support 

of the exertions of the parent Society. "(2) 

493 - HaG Oct. 24; ed:2/3 - We rejoice that the condition and improvement 

of the People's Colleges, the common schools of the country, are 

beginning to excite much attention, and that public action, when aroused, 

is likely to be properly directed to the diffusion of the greatest good 

to the greatest number by the exemplary and indefatigable exertions of 

such patriots and common school philanthropists as Taylor, Holbrook, 

Lewis, and M'Guffey, men who are devoting their time, talents, money, 

and untiring energies to the cause of universal education. 

"Cheer and aid them in the great work they have undertaken." (3) 

See also Colleges a Universities; Schools a Seminaries 

ELECTIONS. See Political Campaigns a Elections 

EMIGRATION. See Immigration a Emigration 

EMPLOYMENT a UNEMPLOYMENT 

494 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 3/2 - A steady industrious female wishing a situation 

as housekeeper in a small private family, aod coming with good recommendations, 

will find good encouragement, by applying at No.2. Bond street. 

R. Sheldon. N. B. Application should be made immediately. (verbatim) 

(1) 

495 - H&G Feb. 13; adv: 2/5 - Wanted - A Journeyman Printer to work at 

Press and Case. Apply at this Office. (1) 

496 - H&G Mar. 2; adv: 2/5 - The subscriber wishes to employ a man to 

take charge of the Dining Room of the Franklin House. A white man of 

good habits, experience, and who can come well recommended, will receive 

good encouragement on application to B. Harrington. (1) 

497 - H&G Mar. 8: 2/5 - Wanted. A situation as book-keeper or clerk 

by a young man who has had 9 years experience in the Grocery and Dry Goods 

Commission business in an eastern city. A moderate compensation only is 

expected. Address S. S. at this office. (1) 

498 - H&G Mar. 27; adv:2/5 - Wanted, A girl capable of doing the work 

of a small family. None need apply unless well recommended. Enquire at 

this office. (l) 

499 - H&G Mar. 27; adv:2/5 - Barkeeper Wanted. - An active young man from 

16 to 18 years of age, with good recommendations, will find a good situation 

by applying at the American House. (1)



EMPLOYMENT & UNEMPLOYMENT (Cont'd) 

500 • H&G May 5; adv: 2/5 - Nurse Wanted. A wet nurse who is every way 

healthy, would be liberally rewarded for taking a child five weeks old 

into her own family to nurse. Any communication addressed to No. 145 

Post Office, Cleveland, Ohio, will receive prompt attention. (1) 

501 - H&G May 19; adv:2/6 - Wanted - A girl to do housework, for a small 

family - apply at 91 Superior street. (1) 

502 - H&G June 19; adv:2/5 - A hired man wanted - A young man well acquainted 

with the farming business, wishing to hire out for the season, 

will find a favorable opportunity by calling at this office. Liberal 

wages will be paid to a good faithful hand - none other need apply. (1) 

503 - H&G Aug. 2; adv: 2/5 - A Clerk Wanted - A young man of some experience 

and acquainted with Book Keeping, who can come well recommended 

can learn of a situation in a pleasant village, where he can find employment 

at liberal wages by immediate enquiry at this office. (1) 

504 - H&G Oct. 6; adv: 2/5 - A first rate pressman wanted at this office. 

(I) 

505 - H&G Oct. 18; adv:2/6 - Wanted. - A good girl will find employment 

in a small family for the winter by applying soon at this office. (1) 

H&G Nov. 2; ed:2/4 - See Canals & Canal Boats 

506 - H&G Dec. 7; aiv:2/5 - Notice - The subscriber having been compelled 

by force of circumstances to retire from his late employment, and 

wishing to spend the present winter in travelling, offers his services to 

such Cleveland citizens as may have need for a travelling agent. The subscriber 

submits a recommendation signed by 35 members of the Bar including 

many judges and reputable men. (4) 

507 - H&G Dec. 22; adv:2/5 • To Journeymen Printers· Wanted immediately 

a first rate Pressman, who will be willing to work 6 or 8 tokens in 

night time. To such an one a good situation will be given if application 

be made forthwith. Penniman & Bemis, Nos. 16, 24, and 25 Central Buildings. 

(I) 

508 - H&G Dec. 31; adv:2/5 - Wanted - A good girl who understands house 

work, will find a situation by calling at No. 56 St. Clair street. (1) 

ENGINES & MOTORS 

509 - H&G July 25; ed:2/3 - Davenport's Electro·Magnetic Engine, now exhibiting 

at the American, is worthy of the attention of the scientific 

and the curious. 

"The machine is ingenious on account of its simplicity, and the harnessing 

of the swift lightning to an engine of wheels and cogs, and controlling 

it as a motive power as easily as a boy propels his trundling hoop, 

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ENGINES & MOTORS (Cont'd) 

Boat to try this small engine, as it will be a satisfaction to you and 

to the public to know which has the most power in proportion to size." 

(3) 

ENGRAVING & LITHOGRAPHING 

514 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - John H. Lovejoy, Engraver, No.2, Second 

Story of Miller's new Buildings Cleveland, Ohio. (1) 

515 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - John H. Lovejoy, Engraver, No.2, Second 

Story of Miller's new Buildings, Cleveland, Ohio, will execute every 

variety of Engraving in the best style of workmanship, and on the 

shortest notice. (1) 

516 . H&G Jan. 13; adv:2/6 - John H. Lovejoy. Copperplate and Wood 

Engraver No. 71 Commercial Buildings. Bank Notes, Visiting and Business 

Cards, etc., etc. Newspapers and Book Ornaments, &c., &c. 

Copperplate Printing, neatly executed. (1) 

517 - H&G Feb. 23; adv:2/5 - Lithographic, Xylographic Copper Plate and 

Letter Press Printing. - Oliver G. St.eele, respectfully informs the public 

that having completed his arrangements, he is nor prepared to execute 

any work in any of the above branches. Specimens of work may be seen on 

application. .(2) 

518 - H&G Mar. 10: 2/3 • "Sanford & Lott' s windows are as gay wi th gaudy 

prints and engravings as Coleman's in Broadway - not qui teo But of a 

sunny pleasant morning I ike this, you may see a crowd about them gaping 

with delight at an exhibition which is worth looking at. and which has 

another merit in these times, towit, that it costs nothing." (1) 

ENTERTAINMENT 

519 • H&G Oct. 31; ed: 2/2 • Nichols' astonishing feats at the Musical 

Hall this evening will be worth seeing. He is a Magician of no little 

celebrity, and his ventriloquial powers are very superior. (1) 

520 - H&G Dec. 4; adv: 2/5 • Great Novelty and Unprecedented Attraction. 

At the American House on Dec. 5th, 6th, and 7th. Just arrived from England 

the celebrated Albino Lady and the Irish Giant; also Mr. Davidson, 

fancy Glass Worker. Admittance 25; (4) 

See also Circuses; Music; Theater 

ESTATES 

521 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/5 • Notice. • Is hereby given that all who are 

indebted to the estate of Samuel Cowles late of Cleveland, Cuyahoga 

county, Ohio, deceased. are required without delay to make payment to 

the subscriber. And all who have legal claims against said estate will 

present them legally proven for settlement within one year. F. W. 

Bingham, Adm'r. of Samuel Cowles, deceased. (1) 

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ESTRAYS (Cont'd) 

530 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/3 - Strayed or Stolen from the subscriber, in 

Warrensville, during the month of May last, three head of young cattle. 

Whoever shall find said cattle and bring them to me, or give me information 

so that I can get them, shall be liberally rewarded and all 

charges paid. Daniel Warren. (1) 

531 • H&G Apr. 11; adv:2/5 - Strayed or Stolen· From the subscriber, on 

or about the first day of April, a brindle cow. Whoever will return said 

cow to the subscriber, will be liberally rewarded. Lyman Williams 

Brooklyn Centre Apr. 8, 1838. (1) 

532 • H&G Apr. 20; adv:2/5 • Stray Cow. Strayed from the subscriber, on 

the 7th inst. a middling sized red cow, no particular marks. Whoever 

will return her to me near the Cleveland centre block shall be liberally 

rewarded. Charles Halsey. (1) 

533 - H&G May 3; adv:2/5 • Strayed Cow. Left the premises of John Blair 

in Cleveland, one cow, mostly black, about 7 years old, also one yearling 

calf. 

Any person giving information, or bringing said cattle to the sub· 

scriber shall be reasonably rewarded. John Blair. (1) 

534 • H&G May 9; adv: 2/5 • Strayed • From the subscriber on or about the 

22d April, 2 cows. Whoever will give information or return said cows or 

either of them to this office, or to the subscriber shall be liberally reo 

warded. Alex L. Collins. (1) 

535 - H&G May 16; adv:2/5 . Estray •• Taken up by the subscriber in the 

town of Dover on or about the 8th inst. a light grey horse, supposed to 

be about 5 years old, his feet white, all round. The owner will please 

to pay charges and take him away. James C. Reeves. (1, 

536 • H&G May 23; adv:2/4 - Strayed from the subscriber on or about the 

lIth inst. a middling sized bay Horse, with a blaze in the face, running 

down on the right nostril • left hind foot white. Whoever will give information 

respecting the same shall be liberally rewarded. 

Geo. C. Davies & Co. (1) 

537 - H&G May 24; adv: 2/5 - Strayed or Stolen - On Thursday, the 17th 

inst., a small light red cow. 

Any person who will deliver said cow to the subscriber on Euclid 

street in this city shall be liberally rewarded. Wm. Will iams. (I) 

538 • R&'} May 28; adv:2/5 - Notice. On Saturday, the 26th inst. a yoke 

of Oxen was taken up, under circumstances leading to a suspicion that 

they had been stolen. The owner will find them at the house of the undersigned, 

five mi les east of Cleveland. Andrew Cozad. (1) 

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ESTRAYS (Cont'd) 

548 - H&G Nov. 14; adv:2/5 - Strayed or Stolen - From tbe subscriber on 

Monday, tbe 3d uIt., from the residence of Joshua Ross on Pittsburgh 

street, a small red cow 3 or 4 years old, with a frown face, long brush 

tail, and short straight borns. Whoever will give information to the 

subscriber at the store of E. M. Ross, on Superior st. or at the Post 

Office, so that the owner can get her, will be liberally rewarded and 

all expenses paid. (1) 

549 • H&G Dec. 11; adv:2/5 - Strayed or Stolen from the subscriber in 

the Township of Strongsville, on or about the 10th day of July last, one 

black two year old Steer; one pale red or light Brindle yearling Steer; 

one black yearling Steer; one Brindle yearling Steer; one black or brown 

yearling Heifer, with some white on one of her flanks. The above Cattle 

were marked with a small slit on the right eoar, except the black yearling 

Steer. Also, strayed away about tbe 20th of September last, two last spring 

Calves; one a dark brindle Bull calf; the other a Red Heifer Calf. Whoever 

will give information where any or all of the above Cattle may be found, 

shall be rewarded for their trouble. Robert M. Ashley, Strongsville Dec. 8, 

1838. (1) 

EXHIBITIONS 

550 - H&G Mar. 2; ed: 2/3 - The enl ightened people of Cincinnati delight 

in the horrible. The reopening of "Dante's Hell" of the Western Museum 

is announced in the papers of the Queen City. 

"Seriously, the Western Museum is a disgrace to Cincinnati, and the 

whole West. - Such exhibitions are fit only for tbe barbarous ages, and it 

appears strange that the proprietor should find support or countenance in 

a city of the reputed high character of Cincinnati, for intelligence, refinement 

and morality." (3) 

551 • H&G Oct. 12; adv: 3/2-4 - Unprecedented Exhibition. By N. C. Eveand 

Monday and Tuesday Oct. 15, 16 at the corner of Water & St. Clair streets. 

The Gigantic Giraffe 

Cameleopard or Gensbok 

and 

Syrian Goat From Mount Ebanon. 

Admittance 25¢, Children under 10, half price. (18) 

EXPLOSIVES 

552 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 • Blasting Powder &c. 50 Bags Blasting, Orange, 

Rifle and English Canister Powder for sale by Handerson & Punderson. 

(1) 

553 - H&G Dec. 4; adv: 2/5 - To Sportsmen - Handerson & Punderson have for 

sale the genuine English Powder of Pigons and Wilks in Canisters, also 

Royster's and Loomis' Canister Powders of finest grain & quality, also 

Dupont's & Rogers' Keg powder. Percussion Caps and Grains, Buck, Duck 

and Snipe shot. Lead in bars and Musket Powder, etc, etc. (1) 

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FARM IMPLEMENTS 

554 - H&G Feb. 15; adv:2/5 - Green's Patent Straw Cutter. - The subscribers 

have on hand a number of the above valuable articles, manufactured by C. 

G. jones, of Lockport, N. Y. The manufacturer is desirous of introducing 

the article into the state of Ohio. believing it superior to anything of 

the kind now in use. He would invite the attention of farmers and others, 

as hy their use a great saving can be made in the article of fodder. 

The machines can be seen at their warehouse on the River, or at the 

American House, where one of them can be seen in operation. G. C. Davies 

&: Co. (2) 

FARM PRODUCTS 

555 - H&G May 30; ed: 2/3 - The untoward weather which has so strongly 

marked the season since the first of April still continues. 

"Farmers are strongly admonished to supply the place of Indian corn, 

should it fail, by potatoes, sweedish turnip or sugar beet, all well 

ada?ted to the feeding of hogs, sheep or neat cattle, and the two first 

well sui ted to a season 1 ike the present." (2) 

H&G july 2; ed:2/2 - See Shipping &: Ships 

556 . H&:G Aug. 4; ed: 2/3 • "The continued dry weather in this section 

of the state is seriously injuring the corn, potato and vegetable crops. 

• Corn is now suffering for the want of moisture. and unless copious 

rains fall soon, farmers wi 11 hardly be able to harvest potatoes for seed." 

(2) 

557 - H&:G Sept. 4; ed: 2/1 - A tolerably correct estimate may now be made 

of the crops of 1838 in northern Ohio. Wheat and grass may be set down 

as an average crop, while corn and oats are very light, and potatoes al· 

most total failure. Fruit is scarce and of poor quality. Buckwheat was 

a failure. 

"The prospect for the cnming winter is gloomy indeed. and prudence, 

with a close economy in the expenditure of food both for man and beast, 

wi 11 be necessary." (2) 

558 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 - The IOWA NEWS pits Iowa. the young and fertOe 

territory, against the world for agriculture productions. They have 

bigger beets, taller oats, and more corn to the acre than any place east. 

"The west has ever talked loud. But yesterday Ohio was the west and 

we could brag too." 

Now Ohio farmers dig and harvest enough to feed half the Union, without 

boasting. (2) 

See also Grain 

FARMS & FARMING 

H&G june 19; adv:2/5 - See Employment & Unemployment



FARMS & FARMING (Cont'd) 

559 - H&G Oct. 30; ed:2/3 - The potato trade with Ohio has been profitable 

for Western New York, Wisconsin, and Canada. 

"The crop in Ohio was almost entirely cut off by the drought and in 

the central portion of the State we notice they are quoted at $1.25 to 

$1.50 per bushe 1. " 

The potato trade down east has been equally extensive with the South. 

560 - H&G Sept. 12; adv:2/5 - Good chance for a trade - A valuable farm 

with good buildings, and near 280 acres adjoining, will be traded for 

merchandise at a fair price. Enquire of J. Houghton, General Agent, 

91 Superior st. (1) 

See also Agricul ture; Farm Products 

FIRE DEPARTMENT 

561 - H&G Jan. 10; adv: 2/5 - Fire Department Notice - The Common Council 

of this City, having by their ordinance authorized me to organize a Hose 

Company from citizens other than members of the Engine Companies. I 

therefore notify those who may wish to join, that an opportunity is now 

offered. The company is to consist of 15 members. It is confidently 

hoped that a sufficient number of those citizens who feel an interest in 

having a well organized Fire Department will come forward immediately. 

William Milford, Chief Engineer. (1) 

562 - H&G Feb. 26; adv: 2/5 - Phoenix-No.4. The members of the Phoenix 

Fire Co. No. 4 will leave their Fire Coats at M. Carson IS Paint Shop on 

Water street, on or before Thursday morning next, the 29th inst. 

By order of the Foreman. A. H. Curtis, Secy. (1) 

563 - H&G Feb. 26; adv:2/5 - A Card. The members of the Eagle Fire Company, 

No. 1 take this method to thank Dr. Lyman and Lady, for their substantial 

and appropriate refreshments after the fire last evening. 

J. G. McCurdy, Foreman. (1) 

564 - H&G Feb. 27; adv:2/5 - Card. Geo. W. Stanley respectfully tenders 

his thanks to the Firemen and Citizens, who assisted in removing and securing 

his Books, and other property, from exposure by the late fire. (1) 

565 - H&G Feb. 27; adv:2/5 - A Company of active Men is wanted to take 

charge of Engine No.2, and it is hoped that a sufficient number of our 

citizens wi 11 come forward immediately and organize. The recent fire 

adds another lesson, showing the importance of having an efficient and 

well organized Fire Department: Those wishing to join may have an opportunity 

to do so by applying to Mr. James J. Davis, who has taken charge 

of the list to obtain signatures. Wm. Milford, Chief Engineer. (1) 

566 - H&G Feb. 27; adv:2/5 - Fire Department Notice - The Fire Wardens of 

this city are requested to read the 4th and 23d Sections of the Ordinance 

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FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) 

regulating the Fire Department. Their attention is called to the same 

from tbe fact that at the fire last night, they were repeatedly called 

for, and only one or two appeared, and if any more were present the duty 

incumbent on them was entirely neglected. A copy of tbe Ordinance can 

be bad on application to me. William Milford, Cbief Engr. (1) 

567 - H&G June 8; adv:2/4 - Pboenix, No.4 - Attention! - Members of 

Phoenix Company, No.4, are bereby notified, that by calling on the subscriber, 

and paying all arrearages, they can receive their certificates 

of membership, and on no otber terms. R. M. Chapman, Secy. (verbatim) 

568 - H&G June 18:2/5 - In a letter to the editor William Milford, Chief 

engr., says: "I am in favor of re-electing the present Chief Engineer 

and Assistants; because I believe that experience is requisite for those 

officers, and am opposed to frequent and unnecessary changes. My vote 

will be given therefore for Tom Lemen, Reuben Sheldon, Assistant Engrs., 

Scorched Gap." (I) 

569 - H&G June 18:2/6 - Messrs. Editors - Please announce the name of 

John G. McCurdy as candidate for Chief Engineer. Play Away. 

(verbatim) (I) 

570 - H&G June 18:2/6 - Chief Engineer. - At the meeting of the members 

of the fire department this evening, for the choice of Chief Engineer, 

Samuel Cook will be supported by many. Old Firemen. (verbatim) (1) 

571 - H&G June 22:2/5 - The Fire Department bad a meeting last evening 

and nominated Tom Lemen for Chief Engineer, A. S. Sanford first Assistant, 

and R. Sheldon, second Assistant. (verbatim) (1) 

572 - H&G Aug. 3; ed:2/3 - Capt. Appleby of tbe CONSTITUTION, the loudest 

boat on the Lake, gave the Buffalonians a pleasure excursion on Aug. I 

for the benefit of the Firemen's fund. 

"The CONSTITUTION has recently been put in complete sailing order at 

this port, and is every way worthy the noble name she bears." (I) 

573 - H&G Aug. 6; adv:2/4 - Notice - The Members of Neptune Fire Company, 

No.2, are requp.sted to meet at the Engine House, to-morrow (Tuesday) at 

one o'clock P.M. A punctual attendance is requested as business of importance 

will come before the company. By order Jos. Ross. Foreman. (1) 

574 - H&G Aug. 14; ed:2/2 - Tbe spirited Firemen of Cleveland, "always 

ready," are talking of a pleasure excursion for the benefit of the Fire 

Department. Will the citizens second tbem? - Certainly. To whom do they 

look for help when the black smoke and curling flames ascend? It is to 

the conquering Eagle - the ruling Neptune - the rising Phoenix - and the 

pouring Cataract. The Firemen, too, are citizens - a daring, brave, and 

useful corps. "Give them an excursion - yes, a Benefit indeed. Let it be 

worthy of the Firemen - Worthy of Cleveland - and worthy of her spirited 

citizens. 

(1)



FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd) 

"Our liberal steamboat officers and owners we know will be emulous 

of the honor, and will volunteer their fastest and best. Will it not 

be tbe CLEVELAND?" (3) 

575 - H&G Aug. 22; ed: 2/3 . The good steamship CONSTITUTION, Captain 

Appleby, will give an excursion for the benefit of the Cleveland Fire 

Department on (Aug. 24) leaving the dock at the foot of Superior Lane at 

9:00 A.M. 

"Remember the Firemen. They forget not you, when danger calls to 

duty." (3) 

576 - H&G Aug. 28:2/4 . The committee in behalf of the Fire Department 

of the city of Cleveland respectfully return their sincere thaoks to 

Capt. G. Appleby of the Steamboat CONSTITUTION, for his 1 iberalitv in 

giving the use of the boat on Friday the 24th inst. for the benefit of 

the Fire Department; also, to Edmund Clark for his liberal donation of 

a valuable city lot; also, the Fire Department of Ohio City for their 

patronage; also, the Columbus Insurance Company, per Prentiss Dow, $10.00 

for the Firemen's fund; and finally to the citizens who subscribed so 

liberally in their behalf. Net proceeds are $300. (4) 

577 - H&G Sept. 5; ed:2/2 • There will be a steamboat excursion for the 

benefit of the firemen of Ohio City on Sept. 10. "Read their notice and 

invitation. Respond to them cordially and liberally. The CLEVELAND will 

be at their service for tbe day. September 10 is hallowed by deeds of 

valor as our own beautiful Erie. It is worthy of cemmemoration." (2) 

578 - H&G Sept. 5; adv:2/5 - The steamboat CLEVELAND, A. E. Hart, 

master, will leave here on an excursion for the benefit of the fire department 

of Ohio City on Sept 10. Tickets are one dollar for gentlemen; ladies free; 

to be had at the American, Franklin, and Cleveland Houses and at the bookstores. 

The boat leaves the dock at 9:30 a.m., and at ten a.m. from the 

foot of Main st., Ohio City. (4) 

57H - H&G Sept. 7:2/5 . A meeting of the fire department was held at the 

Council Hall last evening, to dispose of certain moneys. Tom Lemen, chief 

engineer, presided. A committee was appointed to report a plan for disposing 

of the moneys. A committee was appointed to wait on Edmund Clark, 

Esq. and obtain from him a deed of the city lot by him proposed to be given 

to the fire department, and to repQrt to the department as soon as the 

deed shall be obtained. 

The committee appointed reported the following plan for disposing of 

the moneys, which was adopted. 

This fund shall be known as the Firemen's general fund of the city of 

Cleveland; it shall be managed by a president and cashier, who shall report 

to the department every three months; the president, cashier, and 

directors shall be jointly and severally bound; this fund shall be invested 

and employed in such manner as to yield the best profit; but so as to 

be always available on 60 days notice; the books shall be open at all 

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adjoining, was saved, although in imminent danger, the wind blowing 

strongly in that direction and the building being of wood and very combustible. 

The efficiency of the fire department deserves commendation. 


584 - H&G Feb. 26:2/3 - Between seven and eight o'clock last night, the 

store at No. 10 Superior st., occupied by Messrs. W. and W. Brown, was 

found to be on fire, the whole interior being in names before it was 

discovered. The engines were promptly on the spot, but the weather was 

so cold - the thermometer being four degrees below zero - that the reservoirs 

were frozen, and it was some time before anything could be done to 

arrest the flames. Two of the engines were not in working order. The 

adjoining stores of O. Cutter and R. Bailey were destroyed. Tbe large 

block adjoining, owned by Mr. Wells, was saved. The Ohio City engine co. 

rendered very timely and important aid. 

The incidents of last night's fire should leave the improvement of our 

fire fighting facilities to everyone's cool reflection. (9) 

585 - H&G Apr. 13:2/4 - At the regular meeting of the city council on 

Apr. 11, Mr. Lemen from the committee on fire and water, to whom was referred 

the petitions of Hook and Ladder co. and Hose co. No.1, reported 

in favor of granting the prayer of the petitioners. This was agreed to, 

and on a motion the committee was authorized to make the desired purchase. 

(2) 

586 - H&G Oct. 29; ed:2/3 - Caution - Look to you stoves, fire places, 

and fires. The season of fires has come, and a little attention may prevent 

much loss and distress. (verbatim) (1) 

587 - H&G Nov. 30; ed:3/1 - The fire in Ohio City which caused the alarm 

about two o'clock this morning was happily extinguished without much 

damage. Our spirited firemen turned out with alacrity to the aid of their 

neighbors over the river. (verbatim) (I) 

See also Fire Department, Insurance 

FIREWORKS 

588 - H&G Sept. 1; adv: 2/4 - Fire Crackers - 6 boxes fire crackers just 

received and for sale at the Bazaar. (1) 

See also Holidays 

FISH. See Food & Drink 

FISH & GAME 

589 - H&G Jan. 2: 2/2 • We learn that a grand squirrel hunt, under the 

direction of Col. Sutherland, is organizing in this city. Some 40 or 50 

persons have already joined the party. The hunt is expected to close 

about the 1st of May, and the booty to consist of 300 acres of, land and 

$100 in silver. (I) 

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FISH & GAME (Cont'd) 

590 - H&G Oct. 29; ed:2/3 - "Game - Two fine wild turkies were killed, 

out of a flock that strayed into Ohio City this afternoon. - So we are 

told." (1) 

FLOODS 

591 - H&G Apr. 28:2/3 - The strong north easterly winds have raised the 

waters of the Lake to an unpreceedented height in this quarter. We understand 

at Monroe the rise is several feet, inundating a portion of the 

town. (verbatim) (1) 

592 - H&G June 15:2/3 - The flood yesterday carried sufficient gravel 

into the Canal from the river bank opposite Huron street to entirely 

stop the passage of boats to-day. A string nearly a mile long from the 

south, already lines the canal above the barrier, waiting its removal in 

order to reach the river. (verbatim) (1) 

FLOUR 

593 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Fresh Ground Flour. 200 barrels just received 

and for sale by Hutchinson, Goodman & Co. (1) 

594 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 - Fine Flour 125 - barrels for sale by Rich'd 

Winslow &: Co. (1) 

595 - H&G Jan. 18; adv: 2/5 - Flour - By the hbl. for sale by R. W. 

Newton, 15 Water st. (1) 

596 - H&G July 9; adv: 2/3 - Flour - 500 bbls superfine flour, fresh 

ground, on consignment for sale by Scott &: Carter. (1) 

597 - H&:G July 25; ed:2/4 - Michigan has begun to send her produce to 

New York. Upwards of 1,000 barrels of flour, from wheat raised and ground 

in that state, has already been shipped, and much more is promised for 

the New York market before the close of navigation. 

"Here are indications of substantial prosperity and wealth far more 

creditable to our neighbor than her Van Buren Wild Cat banking experiment." 

(2) 

598 - H&:G Sept. 4; adv: 3/5 - 500 Barrels Superfine Flour for sale by 

D. Bronson &: Co. (verbatim) (1) 

599 - H&G Sept. 5; adv:2/5 - 100 bbls superfine, from· new wheat, for sale 

by H. E. Butler. (verbatim) (1) 

600 - H&:G Sept. 15; ed: 2/3 - "Ten thousand barrels of Michigan flour, from 

Michigan wheat, were shipped from Michigan to New York in July, and ten 

thousand more were expected in August." - Travel ing correspondent of the 

N. Y. EXPRESS.



FLOUR (Cont'd) 

"The above is a traveler's story. So far from shipping ten thousand 

barrels of flour from Michigan in July, that State was then purchasing 

much of her breadstuffs of Ohio." (1) 

See also Mills & Milling 

FOOD & DRINK 

601 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 • Coffee • 10 bags old Java Coffee, 10 bags 

Lagnairn Coffee, 30 bags green Rio Coffee, 5 bags old Sumatra Coffee 

for sale by R. A. Snow &: Co. (I) 

602 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 • Dried Fruit •• A quantity of Apples and 

Peaches, for sale by R. Winslow & Co. (1) 

603 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 • Fresh lot of new milk cheese a supet'ior 

article, for sale by R. Gale &: Co. (I) 

604 . H&:G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 • Raisins· 70 boxes fresh Malaga Bunch Raisins 

not inferior to the best, for sale by Kendrick & Carr 71 Superior st. (1) 

605 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 • Butter 150 firkins for sale. Apply to 

R. H. Backus. (I) 

606 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 2/6 - Tea - 20 chests and 30 catty boxes first rate 

Young Hyson Tea, for sale by O. Cutter. (1) 

607 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Table Butter. One ton fresh table butter in 

rolls, just received and for sale by the barrel. Geo. C. Davies & Co. 

(1) 

608 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 • Fresh Ball Butter for sale R. Gale &: Co. (1) 

609 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 • Fresh Eggs for sale by R. Gale & Co. (1) 

610 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 • Cranberries, 40 Bushels just received and 

for sale by R. A. Snow &: Co. (l) 

611 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 • Codfish 60 Quintals for sale by Kendrick & 

Case 71 Superior st. (1) 

612 • H&:G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 - Boiled Cider a superior article for pies. 

R. Gale &: Co. {I} 

613 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/2 • Butter in Kegs· A good article for sale by 

J. L. Weatherly &: Co. (l) 

614 • H&G Jan. 9; adv:2/5 • Honey· Strained and Candied, for sale by 

R. Gale &: Co. (1) 

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FOOD & DRINK (Cont'd) 

615 • H&G Jan. 9; adv: 2/6 • Butter at 14 cents per pound in kegs' for 

family use, for sale by J. 1. Weatherly & Co. (1) 

616 • H&G Jan. 18; adv:2/5 • Cranberries· 50 bushels by R. W. Newton, 

15 Water st. (1) 

617 • H&G Jan. 18; adv: 2/5 • Salmon, Mackerel, Shad, Codfish and Herring, 

Wholesale and retai I by R. W. Newton 15 Water st. (1) 

618 • H&G Jan. 24; adv: 2/5 • White Fish 60 bbls., fresh Mackinaw White 

Fish, received per schr. WHITE PIGEON, and for sale by Ransom, Baldwin 

& Co. (1) 

619 • H&G Jan. 30; adv:2/5 - Fresh Butter - R. W. Newton has on hand a 

quantity of good butter. (1) 

620 • H&G Feb. 5; adv: 2/5 • 100 Bushels Dried Apples, for sale by R. W. 


621 • H&G Feb. 9; adv:2/5 • Lemons - 22 boxes Lemons for sale by R. W. 


622 • H&G May 15:2/4 • Our neighbor Dr. B. S. Lyman, has his Soda 

Fountain in operation; and those who will may obtain from it a beverage 

more sparkl ing as well as more healthful than champagne •• His advertisement 

to-morrow. (verbatim) (1) 

623 - H&G May 16; adv:2/5 - Soda Water. B. S. Lyman would inform his 

friends and the public generally, that having set up a steam engine for 

the manufacture of Soda Water and carbonated mead, he feels confident 

that he can fill fountains in less time and of better quality and cheaper 

than any other way. All calls will be promptly attended to. 

Soda Mead constantly on hand, also, sarsaparilla, raspberry, straw· 

berry, and lemon syrups, at his drug store, No. 6 Water street. (1) 

624 - H&G June 15; ed: 2/3 • Dr. Lyman No. 6 Water Street keeps a small 

steam engine almost constantly employed in charging soda fountains for 

his own and the shops of other venders. 

"Water Street has been called Soda-Water street by some wag: but the 

name is not altogether appropriate. Good soda water, by the glass or 

fountain, may be got there however." (2) 

625 - H&G June 20; ed: 2/3 

and nine cents per basket. 

price in Philadelphia. 

"Wonder is. any grow in 

• Strawberries are plenty in New York at eight 

Fifty cents per quart for fine ones is the 

these parts?" (1)




626 - H&G Aug. 3; ed:2/3 - 300 kegs of oysters put up more than a year 

ago for the exploring expedition were sold at auction in New York last 

week for a mere song! 

"Another item of Van Buren economy. The locos will swallow it, and 

. keep 'dumb as an oyster' on the subject." (1) 

627 • H&G Aug. 22; adv: 4/1 - Pickerel • 100 bbls fresh inspected for 

sale by J. L. Weatherly & Co. (1) 

628 • H&G Aug. 27; adv:3/2 • 20 Half Chests of Young Hyson Tea for sale 

by J. L. Weatherly. (1) 

629 • H&G Aug. 27; adv:3/3 • Tea • Young Hyson, Old Hyson, Pouchong and 

Imperial Tea just received and for sale low at wholesale by R. W. Newton. 

(1) 

630 - H&G Aug. 28; adv:2/3 - Fresh Teas of superior quality just received 

and for sale by W. A. Clark. (1) 

631 • H&G Aug. 28; adv:2/4 - Fresh Soda Water constantly kept by W. A. 

Clark. (1) 

632 - H&G Aug. 29; adv:3/2 • Butter in kegs for sale by J. L. Weatherly 

& Co. (1) 

633 . H&G Aug. 30; adv:2/5 • Lemons· 10 boxes of Lemons, and 10 boxes 

of Oranges, just received and for sale by R. W. Newton. (I) 

634 - H&G Sept. 1; ed:2/3 • A thorough going Whig subscriber in Lorain 

presented us this morning with a lot of capital Golden Sweets. 

He had sold one hundred bushels of this same kind during the week at 

$1. 00 per bushel. 

"A poor tree takes up as much room in the orchard as a good one, and 

grafts are generally the best bearers." (2) 

635 - H&G Sept. 1; adv: 3/3 • Cod fish • 20 quintals in good order for 

sale by R. W. Newton. (1) 

636 • H&G Sept. 5; adv:2/5 • Mackinaw Trout & Pickerel, • In Barrels and 

half barrels • for sale by H. E. Butler. (verbatim) (1) 

637 - H&G Sept. 21; adv:2/4 • Fresh Butter, 13 kegs Fresh Butter, for 

sale by R. W. Newton. (verbatim) (1) 

638 • H&G Oct. 2; adv:2/5 • White Fish •• 100 bbl. of White Fish· 50 

bbls. Trout on consignment, and for sale by Jno Deane & Co, 25 on the 

Dock. (1) 

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639 - H&G Oct. 13; ed:2/3 - Potatoes are becoming more plentiful. Large 

quantities have been imported from Buffalo, Dunkirk, Canada, Michigan, 

and Wisconsin. Milwaukee potatoes are selling at the dock for 62-1/2; 

per bushel. 

"Think of that Farmers! Dig harder next year." (1) 

640 - H&G Oct. 16; adv:2/5 - Fresh Oysters In The Shell, just received 

and for sale by J. J. Davies & Co. (1) 

641 - H&G Oct. 20; adv: 2/5 - Butter - 200 kegs, a prime lot, for sale 

by H. E. Butler, at Tufts and Parks Warehouse. (1) 

642 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/2,3 - Few persons, except those engaged in or 

connected with the business, are aware of the extent and value of the 

Lake fisheries. They are a source of production which ought not to be 

overlooked, in estimating the resources of the country bordering upon 

the lakes. 

There are no published statistics of this trade, so far as we know, 

nor any records from which quantities of fish put up for market can be 

accurately estimated. Estimates only can be given, and these more or 

less correct, according to the accuracy of the information on which they 

are based. 

Lake fish form a staple article of provisions at all the Lake ports. 

The principal kinds are White fish and Mackinaw trout, the latter, a 

del icious fish, resembles the Salmon trout. They vary in size from five 

pounds or under to fifty or sixty pounds each. Besides these, there are 

pike, pickerel, and many kinds of bass; in Lake Superior there is cisquet 

and muscalongue. Very few white fish are taken in Lake Erie, the smaller 

fish prevailing. 

"But to return to fish: a gentleman who has good means of judging, estimates 

the quantity put up for Market upon the Lakes in 1837 at 12,000 

barrels, and of those he judges 7,000 barrels were brought from Lake 

Superior. At $9.00 the barrel, which may be taken as a fair price, the 

whole would amount to $108,000." (19) 

643 - H&G Oct. 24; adv:2/5 - A lot of fine New York Oysters will be served 

up in a variety of ways, at the Exchange Coffee House, Ohio City, tomorrow 

evening, at half past eight o'clock. Tickets $1, - to be had at the Franklin 

and American Houses, and at Sanford & Lott's Bookstore, Cleveland, and at 

the Pearl Street House, and Exchange Coffee House, Ohio City. 

644 - H&G Nov. 6; adv;2/5 - Real Scotch Oatmeal, just imported and for 

sale at the Cleveland City Seed Store. James Houghton General Agent. 

645 - H&"G Nov. 12; adv:2/5 - (Epicures, Attention!) A supper, of Bear 

Meat, Venison, Wi ld Turkey; Wild Ducks and other wild game, will be served 

up by the subscriber on Wednesday evening next, at half past 8, at the 

(2) 

(1)



FOOD & DRINK (Cont' d) 

City Coffee House, 21 Water street, when he wi 11 be happy to see his 

numerous friends and patrons. John Bennet N. B. Tickets to be had at 

the Bar, at one dollar each. (1) 

See also Alcoholic Liquors; Groceries & Grocers; Meat 

FOREIGN RELATIONS 

646 - H&G Jan. 1: 2/4 - "We notice placards for a Canada meeting at the 

Court House this evening posted up in the city. An officer from the 

camp at Navy Island will be present. Objects of meeting not stated. 

Go and see." (1) 

647 - H&G Jan. 2:2/3 • Last evening, pursuant to a call posted up about 

the streets of the city, at an early hour the Court House was filled to 

overflowing by the friends of the Canadian cause. 

On motion Mr. J. R. St. John was called to the Chair and Mr. Samuel 

Cook assisted as Vice President. T. Ingraham and F. W. Lawson were appointed 

Secretaries. After some appropriate remarks by the Chair, the 

Rev. M. Willey addressed the meeting in an eloquent speech in favor of 

the patriots of Navy Island. 

General Sutherland, from the Patriot Camp at Navy Island, was then 

announced, and the enthusiastic cheers which welcomed him attested the 

sympathy of our citizens with his cause. He laid before those assembled 

the condition of the Canadas, their wants and desires, the hopes which 

animated them to the struggle for freedom from a foreign despotism. 

On -motion of Mr. Briggs. a committee was appointed to report resolutions, 

which were read and adopted, and another committee of 21 were 

appointed to receive donations for the benefit of the Patriots. The 

meeting was then addressed by several Gentlemen ably and patriotically, 

and closed by Mr. S1. John with remarks suitable to the occasion. (14) 

648 • H&G Jan. 3; ed:2/3 - The news of yesterday from Buffalo creates 

much excitement. A dastardly attack was made in the night upon unarmed 

and defenseless men, which ended in indiscriminate butchery and the destruction 

by fire of the steamboat CAROLINE. 

"The burning of the CAROLINE and murder of those on board will aid 

the Patriot cause more effectually than all that has hitherto taken place, 

and probably will lead the way to such further aggressions on both sides, 

as must render the continuance of peace between the two governments extremely 

difficult. Farther intelligence is looked for with anxiety, as in 

regard to the future state of affairs, much depends upon the occurances 

of the next eight and forty hours succeeding the attack upon the 

CAROLINE. " (5) 

649 - H&G Jan. 4; ed: 2/2 - The excitement in this city is intense over 

the British outrages on American citizens at Navy Island; which will be 

increased by the report that Mr. Ward, recently of this city, and brother 

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FOREIGN RELATIONS (Cont' d) 

672 - H&G Mar. 7; ed: 2/4 - The extract from the Kingston CHRONICLE in 

our paper today shows the state of feeling in the Upper Province in regard 

to the movements of the Canadian refugees on this side, backed and 

aided as they have been by many citizens of the United States in their 

futi Ie attempts to enter upon and plant the Standard of Revolution on 

British soil. 

"The CHRONICLE is one of the most calm, dispassionate papers of the 

Province, and not ultra Royal ist. " (I) 

673 - H&G Apr. 24:2/2 - Charles P. Walrath, 20, one of the persons sentenced 

to be hung at Hamilton, U. C., Apr. 20 for high treason, is stated 

by the ADVERTISER to be a son of Mrs. M. Walrath of this city. (1) 

674 - H&G May 1; ed:2/2 - We understand that the discovery of the BUNKER 

HILL, stranded on Long point, caused a great comm.:>tion among the Canadians 

in that vicinity. The alarm of a patriot invasion was spread about the 

country. The militia was called out and every available man was armed 

to repel the anticipated attack. 

"Since 'the battle of the kegs,' or at least since the burning of the 

CAROLINE, it is probable that so much gallantry and bravery have not 

been displayed. Should any Colonel of militia succeed in taking the 

stranded boat, it is probable he will earn a knight's spurs by the 

achievement; and the subordinate who shall set fire to the wreck will 

probably be recommended to the Royal favor." (3) 

H&G June 5; ed: 2/5 - See Shipping & Ships 

675 - H&G June 15; ed: 2/2 - The Baltimore REPUBLICAN states that Com. 

Porter, our Minister at Constantinople, is daily expected home on a visit. 

"The gallant Commodore will receive a cordial greeting." (l) 

675-1/2 - H&G June 18; ed:2/5 - We le,arn from sources that may be relied 

on that the War Department has determined upon the employment of an 

armed steam boat on Lake Erie and also on Lake Ontario. 

"The precaution is proper, though we trust no occasion for the services 

of one will soon occur.... The disposition now manifested on the 

part of the Executive of the United States to do everything in its power 

to preserve peace and repress violence upon our northern border will be 

gratifying to the friends of order generally." (3) 

676 - H&G June 22; ed: 2/3 - Three of the persons char.ged with the recent 

mal-treatment of Maj. Webb in Buffalo have been tried and found guilty. 

"Some of the Detroit rowdies merit simi lar justice. They should be 

taught to treat British officers decently at least." (1) 

677 - H&G June 25: 2/1 - In consequence of recent difficulties on the 

Northern frontier the Secretary of the Treasury has issued fresh instructions 

to the Collectors in this quarter, requiring a prompt and rigid 

enforcement of the former Circulars of the Department, issued witb a view 

to preserve peace and suppress violence of the law on the frontier. (2)

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FOREIGN RELATIONS (Cont'd) 

682 - H&G Nov. 7; ed: 2/4 - The New York COURIER says: "Rumors have 

reached us for some time past, and many of them, we are sorry to say, 

from sources which seem to entitle them to credit, of the organization 

of secret societies, whose headquarters were at Cleveland, Ohio. who 

were bound together by solemn oaths, and whose purpose was the desperate 

one of the British possessions on this continent." 

(H&G) "Seriously, the people on the frontier are tbe ardent friends 

of rational liberty, and would succor and sustain by all legal means 

their fellowmen wherever struggling for freedom: but we can assure the 

Canadian authorities, as well as our eastern contemporaries, that no 

leagued bandits are among us, 'whose purpose is the unhallowed and desperate 

one of attacking the British possessions on this continent. '" 

(11) 

683 - H&G Nov. 7; ed:2/5 - "A rusty old six pounder, which has seen some 

service in celebrating 'bloodless party victories' now looks dreadful 

things toward Canada. In his eagerness for prey, the 'bull dog' has 

leaped part way down the bank of the Lake, and we warn the Toronto 

PATRIOT to be on guard against depredations of the 'brigand!' He is a 

savage beast!" 

(2) 

684 - H&G Nov. 10; ed: 2/3 - '" An old Man' is credulous, if not an old 

Tory. Somebody has been hoaxing him on the subject of Patriot movements, 

and his fright has cost us more postage than his news is worth, if true." 


685 - H&G Nov. 17:2/4 - The ADVERTISER prints: Mr. Charles P. Walrath 

of this city, who was taken as a patriot prisoner last winter and sentenced 

to be banished to one of her majesty's penal colonies, and who has 

been confined since that time in Hamilton (U. C.) Jail, succeeded in 

making his escape this week and arrived here yesterday morning. (1) 

686 - H&G Nov. 22; ed:2/3 - The Detroit ADVERTISER says: General Brady 

and a detachment of U. S. troops left Detroit yesterday for the purpose of 

intercepting one or two steamboats that are supposed to be in the employment 

of the patriot forces, and which, it is said, were to leave Cleveland 

yesterday or today with the view of rendezvous at some point below Detroit, 

preparatory to making a landing on the Canadian shore. 

(H&G) No steamboats left this port with patriot forces on the days designated 

that we have learned, and that the patriots have any boats in 

their employ is certainly news to us. (6) 

H&G Dec. 7; ed:2/1 - See Lectures & Speeches 

687 - H&G Dec. ]5; ed:2/2 - The store of General Bell in lower Sandusky 

was entered on the morning of Dec. 7, and 80 U. S. rifles, valued at $1,000, 

were stolen. . 

"The Patriots have them of course. - Two young men were so situated 

they could have heard and prevented the robbery, but it seems they did 

nei ther. " (1)

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FURNISHINGS, HOUSEHOLD. See Household Equipment & Furnishings 

FURNITURE 

693 - B&G Jan. I; adv: 1/4 • D. A. Shepard, Chair manufacturer: Water 

street, near the Washington House. (1) 

694 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Cabinet Ware, Gardiner & Vincent, Cabinet 

makers; Water street, keep constantly on hand a splendid assortment of 

Furniture. (1) 

695 - H&G June 5; adv: 2/5 • Chair Manufactory. The subscriber is now 

offering to the public at Wholesale and Retail, at his Chair Warehouse, 

No. 27 Water st., an extensive variety of Chairs of the latest fashions. 

D. A. Shepard, sign of the Chair. (2) 

696 - H&G June 13; adv:2/5 • New York Cabinet and Chair Warehouse, City 

Buildings, Superior st. The subscriber has on hand a large assortment 

of Furniture of the best quality, and will be receiving additions during 

the continuance of navigation. Jesse Seymour. (1) 

FURS. See Clothing Trade 

, "



GEOLOGY ." . . 

697 - H&G Mar. 3; ed:2/3 - We are indebted to Col. Whittlesey for a 

copy of the First Annual Report on the Geological Survey of the State 

of Ohio, from which we shall publish extracts as opportunity offers. 

"The document is voluminous, and one of the most valuable ever made 

to the Legislature." (1) 

GLASS 

698 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - J. Sargeant Looking Glass Manufacturer: 

Phoenix buildings, up stairs, Superior street. (1) 

699 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Glass in the Sash. Having made arrangements 

for procuring supplies of Glass in the Sash, the undersigned will 

at all times have for sale common sizes of Glass, ready set in the Sash. 

Handerson & Punderson. (1 ) 

700 • H&G Feb. 1; adv:2/5 - Window Glass. A large assortment of Window 

Glass for sale by R. W. Newton, 15 Water street. (1) 

GOVERNMENT. See City Government; County Government; Politics & 

Government 

GRAIN 

701 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Oats Oats - The subscriber has Oats for 

sale Robert H. Backus. (1) 

702 • H&G Mar. 9; adv:2/5 - Corn for sale by J. L. Weatherly & Co. (1) 

703 • H&G May I; adv: 2/5 - Corn. 1,000 bushels Corn for sale by Scott 

& Carter, Foot Superior street. (1) 

704 • H&G May 9:2/3 . There was shipped from this port during the past 

week, 49,077 bushels of wheat, and 4,840 barrels of flour. (verbatim) 

705 - H&G May 14; ed:2/2 • The Wisconsin CULTURIST notices a variety of 

early corn grown in that territory. 

"The general failure for a few years past of the Gourd seed and other 

varieties of corn so profitably cultivated in the early settlement of 

the lake country, makes it important to the farmers in this section to 

obtain early and productive kinds. Would not an experiment with Wisconsin 

seed be worth trying?" (4) 

706 - H&G May 14; ed: 2/2 - We are gratified to observe by our exchanges 

from every part of the country that the crops of winter grain promise a 

bountiful harvest. 

"From the wheat growing regions of Ohio - the fertile valley of the 

Wabash - the prairie fields of Illinois and Wisconsin· the rich openings 

of Michigan - the well tilled farms of western New York - the Dutchman's 

green and extended acres of Pennsylvania - to the broad plantations 

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GRAIN (Cont'd) 

stalks are twelve to fourteen feet in ·heighth. 

"Farmers would consul t their interest by procuring seed for an· ex- 

Ileriment, at . least. " (verbatim) (2) 

717 - H&G Oct. 16: 2/3 - "The shipments of wheat from this port east, 

by vessels·,· from the 1st to· the 15th of October inClusive, amount to 

one hundred· and twenty-six thousand one hundred and forty-six bushels." . 

718 - H&G Oct. 18; ed:2/2 . Michigan is sending her bread stuffs East 

in good earnest, 12,000 bushels were cleared from Toledo early in the 

week.· It is estimated that 10,000 barrels of flour and 50,000 bushels 

of wheat will be shipped from Toledo this fall. 

"Worth more than the whole batch of Michigan wild cats, in facilitating 

exchanges, and improving the currency." (2) 

719 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 - Breadstuffs for the East. From the 17th to 

the 22nd of October inclusive, sixty eight thousand, eight hundred and 

nine bushels of Wheat and four thousand, one hundred and fifty eight 

barrels of flour were shipped east from this port by vessels. We have 

no account of the flour shipped by steamboat, which has been considerable. 

(1) 

720 - H&G Dec. 20:2/6 - In a letter to the editor, James Houghton says: 

"I am induced to send you an account of the product per acre of the 

Baden Corn, of which you noticed some time since a specimen stalk at my 

store. That was grown by Sheriff Handerson, and ripened to perfection. 

Erwin of Euclid raised the Baden Corn on 2-1/4 rods of new cleared land 

in the corner of the field, and the product was at the rate of 218 bushels 

per acre of shelled Corn. 

"Here is an indisputable proof of what Baden has accomplished by 

steady perseverance for twenty years in the cause of Agriculture, and 

his name will be handed down to posterity as a brilliant example of what 

may and can be done in improving the quantity and quality of the products 

of the soil for the sustenance of man and beast." (8) 

See also Farm Products; Flour; Mills & Milling 

GROCERIES & GROCERS 

721 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - D. Hersh & Co. Dealers in Groceries and 

Provisions: on the Dock near the foot of Superior street. (I) 

722 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/3 - R. Sheldon & Co. Dealers in Groceries and 

Provisions: next Ward & Smith, on the dock. (1) 

723 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/3 - J. & J. Ross, Dealers in Family Groceries 

and Country Produce - Hancock block,corner Superior and Seneca sts. (1) 

724 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/3 - R. A. Snow & Co. Wholesale Grocery and Produce 

dealers: No.1, Erie bui Iding, Water street. (I) 

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GROCERIES & GROCERS (Cont'd) 

725 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Groceries - For Cash. R. A. Snow & Co. 

have now on hand and are constantly receiving from New York, a good 

assortment of Groceries, which they will sell for Cash, at the lowest 

wholesale prices. No. 15 Water st. (1) 

126 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Groceries •• J. & J. Ross have just received 

their full stock of Groceries, which they offer at the lowest 

cash price. (and current money not refused.) 95 Superior st. corner 

Seneca st. (1) 

727 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Tea, Coffee, Lump, Leaf, St. Croix and New 

Orleans Sugar; Rice; Molasses; Codfish, and Mackerel; for sale by J. 

& J. Ross. (1) 

728 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - 2,000 Lbs Cheese. 3,000 Corn Brooms, 50 

bbls Beans, 50 kegs Lard, 10-1/2 bbls Pickerel, for sale by R. Sheldon 

& Co. . (1) 

729 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/4 - Groceries at wholesale. An extensive and 

general assortment of Groceries aJ e offered at wholesale, at New York 

prices for cash, and transportation added, by Snow, Fairchild & Co. 

Cleveland Centre. (1) 

730 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Notice The firm of R. A. Snow & Co. is by 

mutual consent this day dissolved. Immediate payment of debts due the 

concern is requested to be made to either party. Ralph Snow, Samuel A. 

Fairchild. Joseph H. Breck. The business of the firm will be continued 

by Snow Fi:1irchild & Co. at the store formerly occupied by Webb Converse 

& Co. on Cleveland Centre. (1) 

731 • H&G· Jan. 1; adv:2j6 • Maple Sugar. 2,000 lbs. maple sugar in bbls. 

just received, and for sale by Geo. C. Davies & Co. (1) 

732 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - 3,000 Blls. Salt For sale by. 

Co. 

R. Winslow & 

(I) 

733 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Lard. 100 kegs, this day received and for 

sale, by Robert H. Backus. (1) 

734 - H&G Jan. I; adv:2/6 - Tomato Catsup - A superior article for sale 

by. E. Gale & Co. (1) 

735 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 - Fresh Corn Meal - for sale by R. Gale & Co. 

736 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 • Salt 50 Cases Table Salt, for sale by S. P. 

Carter. 

(1) 

(1)




737 - H&G "Jan. I; adv: 3/2 • Tea, Sugars and Coffee • All kinds of Sugars, 

Teas, Coffee, Spices, &c. &c. usually embraced in a W. I. Goods 

stock, for sale by Kendrick & Carr. 71 Superior st. (1) 

738 - H&G Jan. I; adv:3/3 • Sal Soda· For washing, a prime article, 

saving one fourth the labor of rubbing, for sale by Kendrick & Carr, 


739 • H&G Jan. 9; adv:2/5 • 50 Bbls. Salt for sale by R. Gale & Co. (1) 

740 • H&G Jan. 17; adv:2/5 • R. W. Newton having taken the Store formerly 

occupied by R. A. Snow & Co., No. 15, Water street, will continue 

the Grocery a Produce business, and will keep on hand a general assortment 

of Goods in the above 1 ine which he offers now to the Trade, at 

Wholesale & Retail. (1) 

741 - H&G Jan. 18; adv:2/fi • White Beans· In bbls. or at retail for 

sale by R. W. Newton 15 Water st. (1) 

742 - H&G Jan. 19; adv:2/5 • Groceries .• Young Hyson, Imperial Hyson 

and Hyson Skin Tea • Old Java, Laguira, Prime Green Rio and Old Sumatra 

Coffee. White Havanna, St. Croix and New Orleans Sugar, Porto 

Rico Molasses. 20,000 Spanish Cigars, for sale by R. W. Newton, 15 

Water st. (1) 

743 - H&G Jan. 19; adv:2/5 • Groceries at Wholesale. An extensive and 

general assortment of Groceries are offered at wholesale, at New York 

prices fol' cash, and transportation added, by Snow Fairchild & Co., 

Cleveland Center. (1) 

744 - H&G Jan. 22; adv:2/4 • Snow Fairchild & Co. Wholesale Grocery and 

Produce Dealers, and Commission Merchants, Columbus street. (1) 

745 • H&G Jan. 26; adv:2/5 • Butter, Lard, Pork and Flour. For sale 

cheap at Powell & Woods. Family Supply Store, under the Cleveland house. 

(1) 

746 - H&G Mar. 9; adv:2/5 • 4 hhds West India Molasses and 10 chests 

Young Hyson Tea of good quality, for sale by Handerson & Punderson. (1) 

747 • H&G Mar. 9; adv:2/5 • R. Sheldon & Co. have on hand a large assortment 

of Groceries, which they offer low for cash. R. Sheldon & Co. (1) 

748 - H&G Mar. 31; adv:2/5 - Salt, Salt • 400 bbls. Salt, very low for 

current funds by A. Sacket & Co. (1) 

749 - H&G Apr. 21; adv:2/6 • Ham and Eggs. The subscriber has just reo 

ceived and offers for sale 12 bbls Eggs and 100 good Hams. R. H. Backus 

Apr •. 21 (1) 

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750 . H&G May 1; adv:2/5 • I hereby give notice that I have this day 

filed a petition with the city clerk, for a license to keep a grocery 

ori Canal street. John Jones. (1) 

751 - H&G May 2:2/5 - Notice is hereby given that I have this day filed 

my petition with the city clerk for a License to keep a grocery on the 

dock next door below Gillespie Joyce & Co. 's warehouse. Thomas Cullimore. 

(1) 

752 - H&G May 2; adv:2/5 - Notice is hereby given that I have this day 

filed my petition with the city clerk for a License to keep a Grocery 

at myoId stand on the corner of St. Clair and River Streets. Wm. 

Cull imore. (1) 

753 - H&G May 10; adv: 3/2 - Notice. The subscribers have this day filed 

their petition with the city clerk for a License to keep a Grocery in 

the building now occupied by them on the wharf. R. Sheldon & Co. (1) 

754 - H&G May 11; adv:2/4 - Notice. I have petitioned the council to 

grant me a License for Grocery on Superior Lane. John Pool. (1) 

755 - H&G May 12; adv: 2/4 • Trout - 10 bbls. Trout in whole and half 

bbls just landed - also a large quantity of dried apples, with sundry 

other staples, all of which will be sold cheap for Michigan money by 

R. Sheldon & Co., No.3, wharf. (1) 

756 - H&G May 15; adv:2/5 - Groceries. R. W. Newton is now opening a 

part of his spring goods, which he will sell to his customers very cheap 

for cash or produce at R. A. Snow & Co's old stand, ]5 Water street, consisting 

of teas, coffee, sugars, molasses, oil, candles, &c. R. W. N. 

will soon receive a large assortment of Wines and Liquors. (1) 

757 . H&G May 15; adv: 2/5 - Hewett and Brownell • Wholesale and Retail 

Dealers in Groceries, Produce, Fish, Salt, &c., on the Wharf at the 

Lower Ferry, are now receiving from New York a general assortment of 

Goods, consisting in part of Sugars, Teas, Molasses, Peppers, Tobaccos, 

&c. which they offer to the public at the lowest market prices. Terms 

Cash. (1) 

758 .. H&G May 16; adv: 2/5 - Notice is hereby given that I have this day 

filed my petition with the city clerk for a license to keep a grocery 

on Merwin street, next door to the Exchange Hotel. William White. (1) 

759 - H&G May 16; adv:2/5 - Notice is hereby given that we have this day 

filed our petition with the city clerk, for a license to keep a Grocery 

at NQ. 23 Merwin street. Nevins & Sheppard. (I) 

: :




760 • H&G May 19; adv:2/5 - Notice is hereby given that I have this day 

fi led my petition with the city clerk for a license to keep a Grocery 

on Light House street. Sarah Bachelor. (1) 

761 • H&G June 6; adv:2/5 • Economical Labor Saving Soap, invented in 

Scotland but a short time since. For sale by the pound or box by E. 

M. Ross 70 Superior st. (1) 

762 • H&G July 20; adv:2/5 • Notice is hereby given that I have this 

day fi led my petition with the city clerk of the City of Cleveland for 

a license to keep a Grocery on the corner of James and Merwin streets. 

C. K. Vanslyke. (1) 

763 - H&G Aug. 4:2/6 • Notice is hereby given that I have this day filed 

my petition with the city clerk of the city of Cleveland, for a petition 

to keep a Grocery on the Dock. J. G. Hickox. . (1) 

764 - H&G Aug. 29; adv:3/4 - 300 Bush. Fine Salt for sale on the dock 

at the Lower Ferry, by Hewitt & Brownell. (1) 

765 • H&G Sept. 13; adv: 2/5 - Fresh Supply • Groceries, Teas, Sugars, 

Coffees, Molasses, Raisins, Nuts, & etc. Just received and for sale 

low by Handerson & Punderson. (verbatim) (1) 

766 - H&G Oct. 20; adv: 2/4 - Grocers Look Here For Bargains. Just arrived 

from New York, a lot of Groceries; including Wines and Liquors. 

Which will be sold to trade only at New York cash prices, adding transportation, 

to be found at the Store House of Ransom, M'Nair & Co, on 

the wharf. Wm. J. Gordon (4) 

767 • B&G Nov. 24; adv:2/5 - Notice is hereby given that I have this day 

filed my petition with the city Clerk for a license to keep a Grocery, 

on Superior street under the Post Office. John H. Knowlton (1) 

768 • B&G Nov. 28; adv:2/5 • New Establ ishment • The subscriher is now 

opening a new and extensive assortment of Groceries at No. 19 Water 

street which will be sold for cash, at lowest rates. Michigan money 

will be received at Par. Detroit City Banks. J. R. Stafford. (2) 

GUNS & GUNNERY 

769 • H&G Jan. 25; ed:2/3 • We were shown this morning by the originator, 

Mr. Spring of Ashtabula county, an instrument of death termed the "slide 

repeating rifle. ,. 

"It looks well, and what's of more consequence, those who have tried 

its powers, say the invention looks well; uniting perfect safety to the 

holder with the property of repeating any number of discharges with the 

greatest rapidity." . (1) 

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HOLIDAYS (Cont'd) 

785 - H&G June 28; ed: 2/2 - The Steamboat BUNKER HILL will make a 

pleasure excursion from this port on July 4. 

"A trip to the scene of Perry's victory and to Put-in-Bay Island, 

where those killed in that battle were buried, would be an appropriate 

excursion for the occasion, if not too far. We believe the BUNKER HILL 

would get a large number of passengers, if an excursion to that place 

were announced. II (2) 

786 - H&G June 30; adv:2/5 - 4th of July, 1838. Tickets for the Ball 

to be held at the Ohio City Exchange, on the evening of the 4th, can be 

obtained from the Managers. (1) 

787 - H&G July 2; adv: 2/5 - Tickets for the 4th of July dinner, can be 

had at the American, Franklin, Cleveland and Washington Houses, Cleveland 

Exchange. John Bennet's Coffee House, W. B. Bennet's Saloon, and 

Sanford & Lott's Book Store. (1) 

H&G July 3; ed:2/2 - See Churches & Sects 

H&G July 3; ed:2/2 - See Aeronautics 

788 - H&G July 5:2/2 - The 63rd anniversary of the signing of the declaration 

of independence was very generally commemorated by all classes 

in the city, and our country friends participated to an unusual extent 

in the different modes of observing the day. The steamboat excursion 

was all the participants could have desired, and no accidents occurred 

to mar a Nation's Jubilee. (2) 

789 - H&G July 5: 2/2 - The Ohio City Exchange Coffee House presented a 

beautiful appearance on the evening of the 3d. Viewed from this side, 

the spacious building resembled a magnificient palace of light. The 

dinner served up by Mr. Low on the 4th, is said to have been superb. 

(1) 

790 . H&G July 5:2/3,4 • The 63rd anniversary of our National Independence 

was celebrated by our citizens yesterday by forming a procession 

in front of the Franklin House, under the direction of R. Sheldon, Marshal 

of the day. 

The procession marched to the Baptist church, where the Throne of 

Grace was addressed by the Rev. Mr. Aiken. The Declaration of Independence 

was then read by the Rev. Mr. Tucker, and an oration was delivered 

by H. H. Dodge, Esq. After this the procession repaired to the Grove 

near the intersection of St. Clair and Lake streets and partook of an 

exce1.1ent dinner prepared by Wm. B. Bennet. After the cloth was removed, 

numerous Toasts were drunk. (19) 

791 . H&G July 6; ed: 2/2, 3 . The Sunday School celebration on the 4th 

inst. was one of the most interesting spectacles we ever beheld. The 

streets were thronged with waggons from various towns in the county,




filled with clean, well dressed, and healthy looking children, accompanied 

with their parents and teachers. The procession was formed near 

the Stone Church, under the direction of T. P. Handy, Esq., and moved 

up Superior street nearly to Erie, where seats and platforms had been 

prepared. Appropriate exercises were then held, consisting of addresses 

made by some of our leading citizens, which was followed by a program 

of patriotic and religious music. 

The procession was then re-formed and marched out of the grove to 

the dinner table, on the bank of the lake. A count showed that there 

were 1,500 children present. The number of teachers were estimated at . 

200, making 1,700. Parents and other interested spectators swelled 

the assemblage to upward of 2,000 persons. 

"One remark may be made in conclusion, and that is, we believe a 

large majority of our citizens were so highly pleased with this mode of 

celebrating the 4th of july, that we should not wonder if in a very few 

years the common method of using rum and gunpowder should be wholly 

abandoned, and this or some similar peaceable and quiet method be 

adopted in its stead." (17)- 

792 - H&G july 11:2/3,4 - The Fourth was celebrated by the citizens of 

Olmsted and its vicinity in an old-fashioned and truly patriotic style. 

The day commenced with a national salute at sunrise, and passed off with 

much eclat and unanimity of feeling. A procession was formed under the 

direction of H. G. Seekins, and marched to the Town House, where prayer 

was offered by Rev. Goodwin Evans, followed by the reading of the Declaration 

of Independence by A. M. Ingalls, and an oration by Orson Spencer. 

After the services the company repaired to the table, and nearly 200 

sat down to a plentiful dinner, where the utmost harmony and good order 

prevailed. After the "dinner was discussed," numerous toasts were drunk, 

accompanied by cheers, music, and the roar of cannon. The company retired 

at an early hour, well pleased with the exercises of the day. 

(18) 

793 - H&G july 17; ed:2/3 - From one end of the Union to the other children 

parjicipated largely in the celebrations of the recent Anniversary 

of American Independence. 

"We are pleased to observe that in nearly every instance, singing is 

noticed as a part of the exercises. This general cultivation of music 

in children is one of the most commendable changes in our system of early 

education. 

"Music should become an indispensable branch of instruction in our 

Common Schools; and in the Sabbath School no exercise is more pleasing 

or more appropriate. Who can I isten to the Anthem of the Free, pealed 

from a thousand young voices, and not feel himself a warmer patriot, and 

a better man?" (4) 

794 - H&G Oct. 29; ed: 2/3 - "Thanksgiving. - November 29th is the day of 

days in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and all 'down east.' 

So say the Governors. Tltrkies, etc. demur." (1) 

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795 - H&G Nov. 17; ed: 2/3 - The Governors of all "down east" as well 

as New York and Michigan have set apart the 29th of the present month 

as a general Thanksgiving day. It is a good old Yankee custom, one of 

the best in their calendar. Why does not Gov. Vance give US his Proclamation? 

We of the Reserve regard the customs of our fatherland with 

a reverance and affection that cannot brook their neglect. What people 

have more cause of grati tude to the "Great Giver" than the denizens of 

Ohio? 

"Their cup of blessings has been filled to over flowing. Health, 

plenty and peace have marked the rolling year. None have been more 

bountifully blessed in basket and store. None more kindly regarded in 

civil, social, moral and religious institutions and privileges." (4) 

796 - H&G Dec. 18; ed:2/1 - Tomorrow is the festal anniversary hallowed 

by the custom of our New England forefathers. "Let it be kept with sincerity 

of heart, - that the affections may be strengthened - kindness 

and charity cultivated - and the mind purified and elevated by the recurrence 

of Thanksgiving Day." (2) 

797 - H&G Dec. 31; adv:2/5 - Notice - Bachelor's Hall, Water Street, 

will be open tomorrow (New Year's day) for the reception of invited 

guests, from 10 o'clock A.M. until 10 P.M. At half past 10 P.M. a 

grand Bachelors Dance will come off. Those expected to join in the 

dance will find tickets at the Hole in the Wall, under the Post Office. 

See also Anniversaries 

HOMICIDES. 

798 - H&G Nov. 6; ed:2/3 - The compromise verdict of the Baltimore jury 

in the case of Stewart, charged with the murder of his father, is exciting 

frequent comment by the press. It is hard to decide which is the 

more unnatural, the crime or the verdict. "The report of the testimony 

shows a most barbarous and fiendish murder, and either the prisoner was 

guilty of murder in the first degree, or not guilty at all. A verdict 

should have been rendered accordingly." (2) 

See also Capital Punishment; Crime & Criminals 

HORSES 

799 - H&G May 30; adv: 2/5 - By virtue of an order to us directed, we the 

undersigned do certify that we have viewed and appraised a certain stray 

horse taken up by Joseph Small and appraise said horse at fifty dollars. 

William Humphrey, Robert Hodgman Appraisers. (2) 

. See also Estrays 

(1)

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HOTELS & LODGINGS (Cont'd) 

811 - H&G Oct. 16; adv:2/5 - Willoughby Hotel - Calvin Merrill respectfully 

informs the public that he has recently taken and filled up the 

House, formerly kept by Mr. J. Card in the Village of Willoughby, for 

the accommodation of travellers, parties of pleasure, and etc. 

Mr. M. will endeavor at all time to please and satisfy his guests 

with the best of everything, including liquors and a livery. (2) 

HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS 

812 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - G. C. Huntington, Wholesale and retail dealers 

in China, Glass and Earthenware: No.3, Central Buildings. (1) 

813 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Oil Cloths, Carpeting, Manila Mats, Cotton 

Mattings, &c. just received. P. Dow. (1) 

814 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - 10 Pieces Oil Cloth Carpeting of various 

widths - on consignment, and for sale at manufacturers prices. P. Dow 

& Co. 67 Superior st. (1) 

815 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Husk Mats - A good article for sale by E. 

Gale & Co. (1) 

816 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - Corn Brooms. 300 doz. for sale by R. 

Winslow & Co. (1) 

817 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - A splendid lot of Dixon & Son's Brittannia 

and common Tea Pots, just received and for sale by sets or single by N. 

E. Crittenden. (1) 

818 - H&G May 1; adv:2/5 - White Damask Table Covers. 

at Leonard & White. May 1. 

A good assortment 

(1) 

819 - H&G Aug. 3; adv:2/4 - Tumblers - 250 doz Glass Tumblers, various 

qualities, this day received at the sign of the Pitcher, No. 5 Superior 

street. Geo. C. Huntington. (1) 

820 - H&G Sept. 1; adv:2/4 - The Subscribers having this day purchased 

of Mr. George C. Huntington, his entire stock of Goods, will continue 

the China, Glass and Earthen Ware business at the old stand, No.5, 

Superior street, sign of the Pitcher, under the firm of Huntington & 

Wallach. (2) 

821 - H&G Sept. 4; adv:2/5 - New Goods - Splendid China Tea Sets, this 

day opening at the sign of the Pitcher, and for sale low for cash by 

Huntington & Wallach. (verbatim) (1) 

822 - H&G Sept. 8; adv:2/5 - Carpeting - Plain and fig'd floor Mattings 

_ Rugs and Oil Cloths, the most extensive stock ever before exhibited in 

the city just received by C. C. Carlton & Co. (verbatim) (1)

146 



INDIANS (Cont'd) 

gained?' One word answers - Nothing! What has been lost? Mill ions 

of treasure - the valuable lives of many officers and men - national 

faith and national honor!" (1) 

857 - H&G Apr. 23; ed:2/1 - The administration is determined to remove 

the Cherokees. A force of 7,380 strong is to be concentrated in their 

territory, and 2,200 of the force are regular troops. 

"If John Ross and his 1,600 followers will not leave their homes 

peacably, a sanguinary war must ensue. A christian nation still thirsts 

for the simple native's blood! Will posterity credit the record?" (1) 

858 - H&G May 25; ed: 2/3 - Another demand is now made upon Congress for 

more money to prosecute the Florida War. Before the end of the session 

another may be looked for, and at the next session of Congress still 

another. 

"And so the contest will be continued year after year; a mere handful 

of savages being strong enough in their everglades and hammocks 

to set at defiance forever the military skill of our Generals. and to 

drain millions upon millions from the Treasury to be expended in the 

impracticable task of exterminating them. Mark the prodigal course of 

a begging and a bankrupt administration. No sooner are $10,000,000 of 

means provided, than the War Department asks about $4,080,000 to continue 

this unwise, and inhuman contest!" (4) 

H&G May 28; ed:2/1 - See Slavery 

859 • H&G June 6; ed:2/3 - Gen. Jessup has returned to Washington and 

reports that only a small band of the Mickasukies are still non comati-bus 

in swampo. 

"We trust his report that 'the Florida- war may now be considered at 

an end' will cut off the asked for appropriation of about $3,000,000, 

to carryon the strife!" (1) 

860 • H&G June 18; ed:2/4 . We learn by the GLOBE that the Senate on 

the 11th ratified the treaties made last season with the Chippewa, 

Sioux, and Winnebago Indians, and with the tribes residing in the State 

of New York. By treaties with the former, the U. S. obtains the extensive 

pine lands east of the Mississippi river, extending far north. 

"The opening of this lumber region, will be a vast acquisition to 

the settlers in Wisconsin and Iowa. The cession of the Winnebagoes will 

reI ieve Wisconsin of most of her Indiana population, and open an extensive 

mineral country to the miners." (2) 

H&G June 29; ed: 2/3, 4 - See Bribery & Corruption 

H&G July 28; ed: 2/3 • See Poli tics & Government - United States

148 



INDIANS (Cont'd) 

in support of the removing policy is not supported by facts. The statement 

of the President, that 'the dealings of this Government have been just and 

friendly throughout,' will sound oddly to foreigners who have noted the 

results of a policy which has nearly exterminated a numerous and powerful 

race, and divided lands, too frequently won by bloodshed or purchased by 

fraud, among government agents and dependants." (9) 

INK 

867 • H&G Oct. 20; adv:2/5 - To Western Printers. - The subscribers have 

received a large supply of Book and News Printing Ink from M. P. Prout 

of New York, which they offer cheaper than can be found anywhere in this 

section of the country. Orders handled promptly when accompanied by cash.· 

Penimen & Bemis. (1) 

INSURANCE 

868 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - C. L. Russel, Agent for the Lancaster (Ohio) 

Insurance Company: Detroit street, Ohio City. (1) 

869 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Prentis Dow, Agent Columbus Insurance Company; 

No. 67, Superior street. (1) 

870 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Insurance. Cleveland Insurance Co., Office 

No.1, Franklin Buildings, corner of Superior and Water streets. (l) 

871 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 . Cleveland Insurance Co. - Capital $500,000. 

_ This company, incorporated by the Legislature of the State of Ohio in 

1830, with perpetual duration, for the purpose of making Fire, Marine, and 

Life Insurance, on the most reasonable terms. 

The capital stock has all been paid in and secured in conformity with 

the conditions of their act of incorporation, and all just claims for 

losses will be paid without litigation, and equitably adjusted. Office 

No.1, Franklin Buildings, corner of Water and Superior streets. Edmund 

Clark, President; S. W. Crittenden, Secretary. (2) 

872 • H&G Jan. 3; adv:2/5 - Cleveland Insurance Company - A further installment 

of Two Dollars on each share of-the Capital stock of the Cleveland 

Insurance Company, is required to be paid at the Office of said Company 

on Monday, the 5th day of February next. By order of the Board - 

S. W. Crittenden, Sec'y. (1) 

873 • H&G May 7; adv:2/5 - Fire Insurance Notice - The business of the 

Aetna Fire Insurance company of Hartford Conn. will hereafter be conducted 

at the store of Messrs. C. C. Carlton & Co. No. 69 Superior street, 

by C. C. Carl ton, in whose hands the papers are kept and who is duly authorised 

to issue policies and renewals without delay. Irad Kelley, Agent. 

(1)

150 



INVENTIONS & INVENTORS (Cont'd) 

881 - H&G Aug. 29; ed:2/l - Charles Ward of Jackson, Trumbull county, 

advertises in the NEWS LETTER that he has perfected a perpetual motion 

machine and wishes a partner in business. The power can be applied to 

mi lIs and machinery generally. 

"He omits one important item in his advertisement, whether or not 

his 'perpetual motion' has stopped in the four years of trial." (1) 

H&G Dec. 24:2/1 - See Silk 

IRON & STEEL 

882 - H&G Aug. 28; adv: 3/3 - Pig Iron 30 tons of a superior quali ty 

for sal e by. Richard Winslow & Co. (l) 

JEWELRY & JEWELERS 

883 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - N. E. Crittenden, Watch and Jewelry, and 

Shelf Hardware Establishment, wholesale and retail: next door to the 

Frankl in House, Superior street. (1) 

884 . H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Watches &: Jewelry. Just received an extensive 

assortment of Clocks, Watches, jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware 

of every description, which are offered low for Cash, by W. H. Snow &: 

Co. (1) 

885 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/6 - Clocks. 60 Wood Manteltree Clocks, on consignment 

and for sale by O. Cutter at the City Auction store. (1) 

JUDICIARY 

886 - H&G Jan. 25:2/2 - We received information that on Jan. 20, Daniel 

Warren was elected an Associate judge of CuyahoR8 county to fill the 

vacancy occasioned by the demise of Samuel Cowls. Frederick Whittlesey 

was elected in place of Watrous Usher, whose term of appointment ex' 

pires. (1) 

887 - H&G May 28; ed: 2/2 - The Hon. Levi Woodbury has been nominated 

for chief justice of the superior court of New Hampshire to fill the vacancy 

occasioned by the death of judge Richardson. 

"If he accepts, Martin will lose the invaluable services of this 

great financier of the Treasury department. Amos Kendall, the ondit is, 

will take Levi's place, and Isaac Hill be P. M. General! What will Mr. 

Grundy say to th is move?" (1 ) 

See also Courts 

LABOR 

A 

888 - H&G Mar. 10; adv: 2/6 - Notice. The Journeymen Printers of Cleve 

land and Ohio City are respectfully requested to attend a Meeting at 

Concert Hall, Miller's Block, on Monday Evening, 12th inst. at 7 o'clock, 

to consider the expediency of forming a Typographical Society. A aen· 

eral attendance is requested. (1)

152 



LAKES (Cont'd) 

893 - H&G Aug. 3; ed: 2/3 - Some Western wiseacres have started the hypothesis 

that there is a subterranean communication between the Lake of 

the Woods and Lake Superior, thus constantly adding to the volume in all 

the Lakes. 

"Suppose the Exploring Expedition should be sent through the tunnel 

to test the correctness of the hypothesis. It would be a short cut, very 

necessary to accompl ish the voyage after so long a delay in sail ing." (2) 

834 - H&G Aug. 16; ed: 2/3 - "We copy some interesting facts from the 

Buffalo COMMERCIAL on the subject of the rise of waters in the Lakes. 

A writer in the Rochester DEMOCRAT exclaims 'Eureka!' and attributes 

the rise to Magnetism, solving the whole phenomena by means of Dr. 

Sherwood's discoveries in that recondite science! His notions will 

start Ie some dreamers. He says: 

'" According to the theory of Dr. S., the water in the Lakes will 

continue to rise so long as the Magnetic Pole is in their neighborhood 

The Magnetic Pole is now just north of Hudson's Bay, and the Magnetic 

Meridian passes through the county of Erie, Penn., and crosses 

Lake Erie somewhat obliquely, from south to north, about 70 miles west 

of Buffalo. It wi 11 require about 5 years to reach Detroi t - 12 to 

reach: Lake Michigan - and 15 the western limit of Lake Superior, during 

which period the waters in the Lakes will probably continue to rise. tt, 

(4) 

895 - H&G Oct. 18: 2/2, 3 - The want of an accurate maritime survey of 

the Great Lakes and straits, delineating the shores, bays, and harbors, 

has been for years a subject of complaint with those engaged in the navigation 

and shipping of property on them. It is a matter of surprise 

that it has not long since attracted the attention of the public press. 

Were it once agitated, the attention of all those residing on the inland 

seas would be turned towards accompl ishing so desirable an object. 

It requires some concerted action on the part of shipping and forwarding 

merchants in Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, and Detroit to accomplish 

this work. Their senators and representatives should be instructed to 

obtain an oppropriation from Congress for a proper nautical survey, so 

necessary to lessen the perils of navigation, give additional security 

to an immense number of passengers, and the great amount of property 

transported annually on the lakes. 

Were correct charts to be obtained, the charge for insurance would 

be lessened materially. (12) 

896 - H&G Oct. 22; ed: 2/4 - The Chicago A\{ERICAN mentions that the waters 

of Lake Michigan appear to have been diminishing for several weeks, and 

expresses the opinion that the lake has reached its maximum heighth and 

wi 11 gradually ret ire to its former 1 imits. 

"Considerable injury to property in the immediate vicinity of the Lake

154 



LARCENIES (Cont'd) 

904 - H&G Aug. 29; adv:2/4 - Caution - The person who took, either by 

mistake or design, a $15 Violin from the counter of the Bazaar last night 

is advised to return the same forthwi tb, if he wishes to escape publ ic 

exposure. The person is not only known to the subscriber, but others 

witnessed the transaction. A. Seywert, Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

905 - H&G Oct. 17; adv:2/6 - 10 Dollars Reward. - Stolen from the subscriber 

in Bedford, Ohio, on the night of Oct. 9th, of the present month, a 

light one-horse wagon, square box, painted brown and striped with black. 

The cross bar which the whiffle tree works upon is split a little and wound 

with cord, the wagon is generally firm and good with the above exception 

and was supposed to have been taken by a tall man and two boys. J. Palmer. 

(2) 

LATIN AMERICA 

906 - H&GJune 21; ed:2/2 - The French blockade of the ports of Mexico is 

rigidly enforced. 

"The opinion gains strength, that Mexico will hold out for some time 

against the demands of France." (1) 

907 - H&G Aug. 7; ed:2/2 - August 1st was an important era in the history 

of the British West India Islands. With many, the day was looked upon as 

but the precursor of universal emancipation. In many parts of this country 

it was celebrated as such. 

"If the great experiment now making in the West Indies should succeed, 

as it bids fair to, the work of universal emancipation will receive a new 

impulse. Let kindness, forbearance, and good will be cultivated between 

the slaveholder and the non-slaveholder, and we are fully satisfied that 

the people of the South would not be long in convincing themselves that 

free labor is more profitable than slave labor, and when this opinion shall 

prevail, slavery will be soon abolished." (2) 

LEATHER GOODS 

908 - H&G June 2; adv:2/5 - Leather. The subscribers, extensive manufacturers 

of leather in the eastern part of New York, have opened a wholesale 

leather store at No. 4 Franklin Buildings, where they will keep constantly 

on hand a large assortment of Upper, Harness and sole leather 

J. S. T. Stranahan & Co. (1) 

909 - H&G Aug. 27; adv:2/5 - J. S. T. Stranahan & Co. Wholesale Dealers 

in Leather and Findings at New York prices, No.4, Franklin Buildings. 

(1) 

LECTURES & SPEECHES 

910 - H&G Mar. 3:2/3 - Dr. Duncombe of the "Provisionel Government of 

Upper Canada" is now in this city. He proposes to deliver an address 

on the, subject of Canadian affairs at the Court House this Evening. (1)



LECTURES & SPEECHES (Cont'd) 

911 - H&G June 26; adv:2/5 - Mr. Grimes commences a course of six free 

lectures tbis evening, at the Baptist church. (1) 

912 - H&G July 19:2/4 - Notice. - Rachel Hicks, a Minister of the Society 

of Friends, proposes to hold a meeting at the Court House, this 

evening, at 1/2 past 7 - at which time and place the inhabitants of 

this city, male and female, are respectfully invited to attend. (1) 

913 - H&G Sept. 5; adv: 2/5 - Rev. Mr. Baird, who has been spending the 

three past years in France and Switzerland, wilJ deliver a Lecture this 

evening at the Stone church, commencing at 1/2 past 7. The citizens 

generally are invited to attend. (1) 

914 - H&G Sept. 17; ed:2/3 - The BUFFALONIAN states: "Mr. Grimes has 

in press, in this city, and will shortly publish, a work on Phrenology. 

His book cannot fai I to be interesting." 

. (H&G) "'Mr. G.' is not so 'extraordinary' after all. - Other travelling 

lecturers have set an example of leaving advertising bills unpaid, 

and Mr. G's organ of Imitation appears to be well developed. He will 

understand." (1) 

915 - H&G Oct. 20; ed: 2/3 - J. Holbrook, the celebrated author of the 

Lyceum system is expected in town the latter part of next week, and 

will remain a few days and give lectures on the subject of education, 

of which notice will be given. (1) 

916 • H&U Oct. 27; ed:2/3 - J. Holbrook, the gentleman whose name is so 

intimately connected with the cause of Education and improvements in the 

systems of instruction, will deliver a lecture on these subjects at the 

Second Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 1/2 past 2 p.m. 

"It is earnestly hoped that the people will by a prompt and full attendance 

evince that interest in this great cause, which its importance 

demands. " (2) 

917 - H&G Oct. 31; ed:2/2 - Mr. Holbrook delivered an interesting and 

instructive lecture to a large number of children and youths yesterday 

afternoon at the Second Presbyterian church. 

"He seemed to open to new avenues of knowledge - to give them a clear 

insight into matters of science - and to unfold to them a new way of improving 

their own minds of adding to their stock of learning, and of promoting 

the educational interests of their little friends in different 

parts of our country and the world." (6) 

918 - H&G Oct. 31; ed:2/2 - "The Lecture of Mr. Holbrook, last evening 

before the Lyceum, we understand, gave general satisfaction." (1) 

155



LEGAL PROFESSION (Cont'd) 

924 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Attornies BattelJ & Chapman, Attorneys 

and Counsellors at Law; Office No. 14, Central buildings. (I) 

925 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/3 - Ford & Lloyd, Attorneys, Solicitors and 

Counsellors: Office No. 10, Central Buildings, Superior street. (1) 

926 - H&G Jan. I; adv:I/3 - Collins & Bingham, Attorneys and 

Counsellors at Law: Office No.6, Central Buildings. (1) 

927 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - V. J. Card, Attorney at Law: Office No.5, 

Central Buildings, Superior street. (1) 

928 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - C. Whittlesey, Attorney at Law: Office 

over Wells' bakery store, Superior street. (I) 

929 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Billings & Mather, Attorneys and Counsellors 

at Law; Office corner Superior and Bank sts., over P. M. Weddell's 

Store. (1) 

930 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - R. P. Spalding, Attorney and Counsellor at 

Law: Office immediately over A. D. Cutter's Store, Superior st. (1) 

931 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Joseph Adams, Attorney and Counsellor at 

Law: Office No.5, Farmer's Block, corner of Ontario & Prospect streets. 

(1) 

932 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Randall & Hitchcock, Attorneys at Law, office 

No. 47, Superior st., over W. H. Snow's Watch and Jewelry store. 

(1) 

933 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Silliman, Stetson & Barr, Attorneys and 

Counsellors at Law: Rouse's buildings, corner Superior street and 

Public Square. (1) 

934 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Erwin & Benedict. Attorneys, Solicitors 

and Counsellors: Office 2 floor below the Post Office, Superior 

street. (1) 

935 - H&G Jan. 13; adv:2/6 - Samuel H. Mather, Attorney and Counsellor 

at Law; Off ice., Corner of Superior and Bank streets over P. M. Weddell 

and Co's store. (l) 

936 - H&G Jan. 15; adv: 2/6 - Law Notice. John M. Creed, Attorney and 

Counsellor at Law, Lancaster, Ohio. Refer to F. Whittlesey, Ford and 

Lord, S. A. Handerson, Esq'rs., Cleveland, N. Allen, Esq., Willoughby. 

(1) 

937 - H&G Jan. 17; adv:2/5 - Wade & Wells, Attorneys and Counsellors at 

Law amI Solicitors in Chancery. Office No.2 second story Miller's 

Block, (immediately o'-er C. C. Carlton's & Co's store, Superior street.) 

Edward Wade, Woolsey Wells. (1) 

157

158 




938 - H&G May 25; adv:2/5 - Notice· All concerned are hereby notified 

that Mr. O. A. Brooks, No. 13 Central buildings, is authorised during 

my absence to receive any moneys which may be due me or the late firm 

of Cleveland, Sterling & Co. per E. T. Sterling. (1) 

939 • H&G June 12; adv: 2/5 - Dissolution - The copartnership heretofore 

existing between the subscribers, under the style of Collins & Bingham, 

Attorneys &c. is dissolved by mutual agreement. A. L. Collins F. W. 

Bingham Rob't. Chappel. (1) 

940 - H&G June 14; adv:2/5 - Collins & Chappel, Attorneys & Counsellors 

at Law, at No. 6 Central Buildings, over Cleveland Bank, (old office 

of ColI ins & Bingham.) A. L. ColI ins, Robert Chappel. (1) 

941 - H&G June 14: adv: 2/5 - F. W. Bingham. Attorney and Counsellor 

at Law; Office No. 7 Central Buildings, Cleveland Ohio. (1) 

942 - H&G July 31; adv: 2/4 - F. W. Bingham has removed his Law Office 

from the late office of Collins & Bingham to the room over No. 59 

Superior St. Entrance 1st stairs above the Commercial Bank Lake Erie. (1) 

943 - H&G Sept. 6; adv: 2/4 - Law Notice - The subscriber wi 11 continue 

the practice of Law, at No. 47 Superior street, Up Stairs. - Francis 

Randall. (verbatim) (I) 

944 - H&G Sept. 6; adv: 2/4 - Law Notice - The subscriber has taken an 

office in Hancock Block, over the store 1ately occupied by. George 

Palmer. James Hi tchcock. (verbatim) (1) 

945 - H&G Oct. 15; adv: 2/4 - Bar Meeting. The members of the Cuyahoga 

Bar, are requested to meet at the Council Chamber in the city of Cleveland 

this evening (13th inst.) at 7 o'clock. A general and punctual 

attendance is desired. S. J. Andrews, Payne & Wilson, John A. Foot, 

James M. Hoyt, A. L. ColI ins. (I) 

946 - H&G Nov. 5; adv:2/5 - To all whom it may concern - Being about 

to leave the city, I have signed letters of attorney empowering Charles 

Stetson, Esq., attorney at law, to transact my business during my absence. 

All persons having claims against me and all persons owing me 

are referred as above. Saml J. Weldon. (1) 

947 - H&G Dec. 24; adv:2/6 - Benedict & Chapman, Attorneys at Law and 

Solici tors in Chancery, have formed a co-partnership. Office in the 

Central Buildings, Cleveland Geo. A. Benedict, Rich'd M. Chapman. (1) 

948 - H&G Dec. 24;adv: 2/6 - John Erwin, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 

and Solicitor in Chancery. Office over Handerson & Punderson's Drug 

Store, Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio. (1)




949 - H&G Dec. 24; adv:2/6 - Notice - The co-partnership heretofore 

existing between the subscribers is hereby dissolved. Battell &: Chapman. 

950 - H&G Dec. 24; adv:2/6 - Notice - The firm of Erwin &: Benedict, 

Attorneys at Law, is this day dissolved. John Erwin, Geo. A. Benedict. 

(1) 

951 - H&:G Dec. 27: 2/1 - Th. Umbstaetter. Esq., of this city has been 

appointed by the Governor of the State of Ohio, a Notary Public for 

and within the county of Cuyahoga. {I) 

952 - H&G Dec. 27; adv:2/5 - Wade, Wells &: Hamlin, Attorneys and Counsellors 

at Law and Sol icitors in Chancery. Office over Whitelaw's 

Saddle Harness Shop, Corner of Superior &: Seneca st. Cleveland, O. 

LIBRARIES &: LIBRARIANS 

953 - H&G Feb. 5; adv: 2/5 - The Directors and Stockholders of the Cleveland 

Library Company are requested to meet at the council room, on 

Tuesday evening, February 6th. A punctual attendance is earnestly requested. 

N. Dockstader, Sec'y. (1) 

954 - H&G Mar. 22; adv:2/4 - The Annual meeting of the Stockholders of 

the Cleveland Library Company will be held at the Court House on the 

evening of the 27th inst. at 7 o'clock, at which time the stockholders 

are requested to meet, as business of importance requires their attendance. 

N. Dockstader, Sec' y. (1) 

LIFE INSURANCE. See Insurance 

LIGHTING 

955 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Timothy Ingraham, Wholesale and retail dealers 

in pure Sperm Oil and Sperm Candles: on the Dock. (1) 

956 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - J. N.Farrar &: Co. Wholesale and retail 

dealers in pure Sperm Oil and Candles, No. 21, on the dock. (1) 

957 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Oil and Candles. 100 boxes Sperm Candles; 

100 barrels Pure Sperm Lamp Oil, for sale low, by Timothy Ingraham. 

(1) 

958 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/1- Lamp Oil Of prime quality by Kendrick &: Carr. 

81 Superior st. . (1) 

959 - H&G May 23; adv:2/5 - Pure Sperm Oil and Candles - Hewitt & BrowneU; 

are now receiving from New Bedford, pure spring strained Sperm Oil 

and Candles, which will be sold at the lowest market prices. Purchasers 

are invited to call at their store on the Wharf at the Lower Ferry. 

Terms-Cash.. (verbatim) (1) 

159 

(I) 

(1)

160 



LIGHTING (Cont'd) 

960 • H&G Sept. 12; adv: 2/5 • Globe Lanterns· 50 doz just received 

at the sign of the Pitcher, and for sale low for cash by Huntington & 

Wellach. (verbatim) (1) 

961 • H&G Sept. 13; adv: 2/5 • Hall Lamps • cut and plain glass Hall 

Lamps now opening at the sign of the Pitcher, and for sale low by, 

Huntington & Wallach. (verbatim) (1) 

962 • H&G Sept. 13; adv: 2/5 • Astral Lamps, at all prices, just received 

by Huntington & Wallach. (verbatim) (1) 

963 - H&G Sept. 14; adv: 2/5 - Glass lamps. 100 dozen Glass Lamps this 

day received by • Huntington & Wallach. (verbatim) (1) 

LIQUORS, ALCOHOLIC. See Alcoholic Liquors 

LITHOGRAPHING. See Engraving & Lithographing 

LIVE STOCK 

964 • H&G Aug. 16; adv:2/6 • Farmers bave a chance to improve their 

stock from the following, which are for sale: - Two year old half 

blood Durham Bull • 1 half blood Durha:n cow - 2 Southdown Rams - 

I Tuscarora Boar, a cross between the Berkshire and China Breed, 13 

months old - inquire of James Houghton. General Agent, Cleveland Ci ty 

Seed Store. (1) 

H&G Aug. 31; ed:2/4 • See Newspapers 

See also Agricul ture; Estrays 

LIVERIES & STABLES 

965 . H&G Jan. 5; adv:2/4 - Mr. Newton, of the American House, desires 

it stated for the information of the public. that he has lately built 

a large and commodious barn and stables. adjacent to the Hotel. Travellers 

stopping at the American House will be able to see that their 

horses are well cared for, and the inconvenience arising from the want 

of stabling adjacent to the hotel will no longer be felt. (1) 

LOST & FOUND 

966. H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 - Lost Notes. The subscriber lost a number 

of Notes in January 1837. The public are hereby cautioned not to purchase 

any notes payable to the subscriber and dated previous to January 

1837, as the same have not been sold or assigned by him. Elijah Smith, 

Rockport, Dec. 30, 1837. (2) 

967 - H&G Jan. 20; adv: 2/5 • Who Has Got It. Stolen from my room, No. 

22 Central Buildings, or lost at the Fire yesterday, a Plain Gold Watch, 

having attached to it a silk braid (worked) chain. The person having



LOST & FOUND (Cont'd) 

the above property will please return it to its owner, for which he 

shall be handsomely rewarded and no questions asked. E. St. John 

Bemis. (1) 

968 - H&G Feb. 27; adv: 2/5 • Lost. On Sunday Evening last, between 

the Stone Church and the Commercial Bank Superior Street, A Broadcloth 

Cloak Cape; the finder is requested to leave it at the store of A. D. 

Cutter, and receive a liberal reward. (1) 

969 • H&G Mar. 17; adv:3/2 • Lost· In the city of Cleveland, on the 

16th inst., a wallet containing a small sum of money, and a note, and 

sundry other. papers. The finder by leaving the same at this office, 

or with Mr. E. Gallup on Lake street shall be liberally rewarded. 

Alanson Pomeroy. (1) 

970 - H&G Apr. 11; adv:2/5 • Found. A small sum of money, which the 

owner can have, by applying to the subscriber, and paying for this ad. 

vertisement. J. F. Hanks, Portrait Painter. (1) 

971 - H&G May 1; adv:2/5 - Strayed. A small black bull terrier slut 

about six weeks old, ears just cropped, strayed away last evening from 

the store of the subscriber, the finder will be suitably rewarded for 

returning the same to A. Seywert, Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

972 • H&G May 10; adv: 2/5 - Lost. Between the hours of 11 and 12 0' clock 

this morning, Scott & Carter's check on the Commercial Bank of Lake 

Erie, dated May 10th 1838, for two hundred thirty eight 81-100 Dollars. 

All persons are cautioned against buying said check as payment has been 

stopped. The finder by returning it to Scott & Carter will confer a favor 

on H. McEew in. (1) 

973 - H&G May 10; adv: 2/5 • Trunk lost. A small red hair trunk, containing 

a female's wearing apparel, waslaken from the stage house in Painesville 

about two week's since. Whoever has found said trunk or will give 

information at this office where it can be obtained will be liberally rewarded. 

(1) 

974 - H&G May 11; adv:2/4 • Lost. Last evening, a pair of shell bowed 

spectacles. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at 

this office. (I) 

975 . H&G May 30; adv: 2/5 • $5 Reward. Taken from on board the steamboat 

CONSTELLATION, a trunk containing sundry articles of clothing. Anyone 

finding the above trunk will call on Mr. Orren Clark, who will pay the 

above reward. Wm. Russell. (1) 

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LUMBER (Cont'd) 

985 .., H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/6 • Lumber • Jas. S. Clark's checks received 

in payment for Lumber at Willey & Clarke's Mills, Bedford. Bales of 

Lumber sawed to order. Lee Lord, Agt. (1) 

H&G Jan. 26; adv: 2/5 • See Money 

986 • H&G Mar. 2; adv: 2/6 • To Ship and Boat Owners •• 30,000 feet 

Pine Plank adapted for vessels and Boats for sale on approved notes 

at 90 days. Joseph Strangman, Office Cleveland Centre Block. (1) 

987 • H&G Sept. 21; adv:2/5 • Pine Lumber· 40,000 ft. of Pine Lumber, 

well seasoned, for sale at a low price to close a consignment, by 

Hutchinson, Bingham & Co. (1) 

988 • H&G Oct. 22; adv:2/5 • Wood •• The Cleveland and Newburgh Rail 

Road Company would respectfully inform the citizens of Cleveland that 

they have for sale a quantity of hard wood, for sale at a moderate 

price for cash. Enquire of A. Merchant, or N. Dockstader. (1) 

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MACHINERY 

989 - H&G Aug. 20; adv:2/5 - To Clothiers and manufacturers. For sale 

by subscribers at the Manufacturer t s prices, S. Parsons t Improved Patent 

Shearing Machines of various kinds, adapted to the finisbing of all kinds 

of woolen goods. Strickland, Gaylord & Co. (1) 

990 - H&G Oct. 20; adv: 2/5 - Power Looms. - For sale, six or twelve of 

the latest and most approved Sattinet Cast Iron Power Looms. Terms to 

suit purchasers. J. D. Weston. (1) 

MAGAZINES. See Periodical Publications 

MAIL. See Postal Service 

MARKETS & MARKETING 

991 • H&G Jan. 24; ed: 2/3 - The markets of the cities and villages of 

southern and central Ohio are better supplied with all the good things 

produced by the independent cultivators of a bounteous soil than perhaps 

any otber portion of the Union. 

"Every little town has its market house and market days, and it would 

exci te the envy of a Reserve burgher, to witness the abundance, cheapness, 

and excellence of the various commodities tbere offered •••. 

"On the Reserve, too little attention is paid to marketing. Few, if 

any of the many flourishing villages have a market house or regular market 

days, and even this city is destitute of any suitable place for the 

comfort and convenience of such as would supply our citizens with those 

necessaries, which every fami ly has now to purchase as it best can, and 

at dear rates. The present market place is at best a poor apology for the 

name, and reflects little credit on a city of the population, enterprise 

and business of Cleveland. t' (4) 

992 - H&G Feb. 7: 2/5 . Considerable Flour, Pork, Butter, &c. arriving in 

wagons; mostly stored and held for the spring trade. The roads are now 

good, but the dullness of the market has had the effect to diminish the 

amount of Produce that usually comes in at this season. The ice in the 

Lake, has principally disappeared from one shore, though we can hardly 

expect that navigation will be attempted before spring. (5) 

993 . H&G Feb. 28:2/4 - "We have had a very cold week; the sleighing is 

fine in ever direction: • Little or nothing doing in the market except 

in a small way, from waggons. Butter, and provisions of all sorts have 

come in plenty, and such supplies can be obtained now, at less prices than 

for some months heretofore. 

"A sale of 1500 bbls of flour was made last week for the Michigan market, 

deliverable in all the month of May, at $6.50." (1) 

994 • H&G Sept. 4; ed:2/2 - Of the weekly $10,000 sales at the Pittsburg 

market, water and muskmelons alone bring in an estimated $3,000!

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MARRIAGE & MARRIAGES (Cont'd) 

1004 • H&G Feb. 20: 2/6 • Married, in Middleburgh on the 28th Jan. by 

Rev. H. O. Sheldon, Mr. james L. Fowles to Miss Roxana, daughter of 

Abram Fowles, Esq. (1) 

1005 • H&G Feb. 22:2/5 • Married, In this city, by Rev. Mr. Boyden, 

A. W. Sanders to Miss Emma W. Slade, 2d daughter of Mr. E. W. Slade, 

all of this city. 

A rich piece of cake accompanied the above notice. Our thanks and 

best wishes. (1) 

1006 • H&G Feb. 23: 2/5 • Married, at Cleveland, on the 22d inst. by 

Elder William Phillips. Mr. james A. Goodrich, of Akron, to Miss Betsy 

E. Darrow of Parma. (1) 

1007 • H&G Feb. 27: 2/5 • Married, in this city last evening by the Rev. 

Mr. Aiken, Silas Andrus, Esq., of Hartford, Conn., to Miss Philena Otis, 

of Perrysburgh. (1) 

1008 • H&G Mar. 22:2/5 • Married, at Brecksville, on Feb. 22d, by the 

Rev. Chester Chapin. Mr. George W. Dillon to Miss Eusebia Russell, 

daughter of Mr. joseph Russell, all of Brecksville. (1) 

1009 • H&G Apr. 4:2/4 • Married, at Royalton, on the 17th of March, by 

Jobn Ferris, Esq., Mr. Peter Lefford of Henkley to Miss Minerva Sutton 

of the former place. (1) 

1010 _ H&G Apr. 4:2/4 • Married, at Royalton, on the 28th of March, by 

john Ferris, Esq., Mr. Luther Eastman, of Royalton, to Miss Catherine 

Kent, of Hinkley. (1) 

1011 • H&G Apr. 20:2/5 • Married In this city, 17th inst. by Rev. Mr. 

Tucker, Mr. Samuel Swaine to Miss Mary Newman. (verbatim) (1) 

1012 • H&G May 5:2/5 • Married, in Ohio City, by Rev. Mr. Crane, Mr. 1m. 

Herron of Hartford Conn. to Miss Jane Sexton of the former place. 


1013 . H&G May 5:2/5 • Married, in Ohio City, 3d inst., by Rev. Mr. 

Tucker, Mr. Wm. Boston to Miss Amelia Bagley all of that city. 

(verbatim) 

1014 • H&G May 5:2/5 • Married, in Royalton, 7th inst. by Rev. H. Hudson, 

Mr. Ebenezer Call, of Harpersfield, to Miss Hannah Dike, of Royalton. 


1015 • H&G May 12: 2/4 • Married, In Hartford, Conn., 2d inst •• by Rev. 

Henry Jackson. Mr. Benjamin B. Hastings, merchant of this city, to Miss 

Adaline A., daughter of Mr. Wm. S. Deming of H. (verbatim) (1) 

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MEATS (Cont'd) 

1054 - H&G Aug. 30; adv: 2/6 - Pork - 100 bbls. Mess, for sale by R. 

Winslow & Co. (1) 

1055 - H&G Oct. 3; adv:2/5 - A small lot of sweet Hams, for sale by 

W. G. Oatman, 3 doors below lower ferry. (I) 

1056 - H&G Oct. 3; adv: 2/6 - Hams & Shoulders for sale by D. Bronson 

& Co. (verbatim) (1) 

1057 - H&G Oct. 10; adv:2/5 - Hams. - 1,000 pounds Hams, in fine order, 

for sale by Hewitt & Brownell. (1) 

1058 - H&G Nov. 1; adv:2/4 - For Sale - 200 bbls. Mess Pork, 100 Hams & 

Shoulders, 50 bbls. Lard, all in prime order, from corn fed pork. Enquire 

of R. Gale. W. B. Hawks. (1) 

MEDICAL & SURGICAL SUPPLIES 

1059 - H&G July 25; adv: 2/6 • Wholesale and Retail Botanic Medicine Store, 

No. 92 Superior st. • The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends 

and customers, that"he has received a large quantity of Vegetable Medi· 

cines, which he wi 11 sell low for c3.sh. Wm. H. Bond, Botanic Physician. (2) 

See also Drugs & Druggists 

MEDICAL PROFESSION 

1060 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 • Wm. H. Bond, Botanic Physician: No. 63, 

Superior street. (1) 

1061 . H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 . J. H. Hutchinson, M. D. Physician and surgeon: 

Office Farmer's Block, corner of Ontario and Prospect streets. (1) 

1062 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 . Mi lIs & Inglehart, M. D. Physicians and 

Surgeons: Office two doors west of the Post Office, up stairs. (1) 

1063 . H&G Jan. 1; adv:I/4 . S. J. Weldon, M. D. Physician and Surgeon; 

Office No. I, Erie buildings, Water street, second story; Residence, 

Ontario street near the Presbyterian church. (I) 

1064 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Physicians. H. M. Congar, M. D. Physician and 

Surgeon: No. 19, Water street, directly over Rogers & Shatzell. (1) 

1065 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 • Just received from an eminent Physician in 

New York, a small quantity of Vaccine Virus which may be depended upon 

as being pure. Those who are desirous of having their children vaccinated 

may do so by applying at Dr. Weldon's Office, Erie Buildings, Water street. 

(1)



MEDICAL PROFESSION (Cont'd) 

1066 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Dr. Weldon, Fellow of the College of Physicians 

and Surgeons in the city of N. Y., begs leave to inform the 

citizens of Cleveland and the surrounding country, particulary his old 

friends and patients, that he has returned, with the intention of resumingthe 

practice of Medicine and Surgery, for which purpose he has 

opened a Medical Office at No.1, Erie buildings, Water st., where he 

will be ready at all times to attend to the duties of his profession. {I} 

1067 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Medicine and Surgery. Doctor I. Swain offers 

his services with confidence to his friends and the public of Cleveland 

and vicinity. Office third door east of Commercial Bank and over the 

store of S. L. Severance, Superior st.reet, where he may be found at all 

hours, when not absent on business. (I) 

1068 - H&G Feb. 10; adv:2/5 - P. Mathivet, M. D. Physician and Surgeon; 

Office, No.5, Superior Lane. (1) 

1069 - H&G Mar. 20; adv:2/5 - A Card - Dr. J. De La Mater, and Dr. H. D. 

Kendall, having formed a connection in medical business, under the firm 

of De La Mater & Kendall; beg leave to offer their services to the citi· 

zens of Cleveland and its vicinity, in the practice of all the branches 

of Physic and Surgery. Office the same formerly occupied by Leonard 

Case, situated on the East side of the public square. (2) 

1070 • H&G Mar. 29; adv: 2/5 - A Card • Dr. Congar would respectfully inform 

his friends, that be has removed his business from Water street, and 

opened an office in Miller's Block, Superior street, where he may be found 

at all times when not absent on business. (1) 

1071 - H&G Apr. 13; adv:2/4 - Doctors Cushing & Clarke Office 30 Ontario 

St. (1) 

1072 • H&G Apr. 19; adv: 2/6 - Notice. The partnership heretofore exist· 

ing between the subscriber, and Dr. Welcome A. Clarke, in the practice 

of Physic and Surgery; is hereby dissolved. Erastus Cushing. Dr. Cushing 

will continue the practice at the office formerly occupied by the above 

firm. (1) 

1073 - H&G June 14; adv: 2/5 • Dr. George Mendenhall, Honorary member of 

the Philadelphia Medical Society, has the pleasure of informing his friends 

and the public, that he has returned to this city and resumed the duties 

of his profession as Physician and Surgeon; Office No. 119, Superior st., 

opposi te the Cleveland House. {2} 

1074 - H&G Aug. 22; adv:2/6 - To the Afflicted - Wm. H. Bond & C. A. Mills 

Botanic Pbysicians, would inform their friends and the public, that they 

have formed a co-partnership in the practice of Medicine, and hope by strict 

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MEDICAL PROFESSION (Cont'd) 

attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. They will 

keep constantly on hand all kinds of Botanic Medicines, wholesale and 

retail, No.92, Superior street. (1) 

1075 - H&G Sept. 4; adv:2/5 • Peabody & Mathivet, Physicians and Surgeons, 

Office, No. 11, Water st. (verbatim) (1) 

1076 . H&G Sept. 5; adv: 2/5 . Drs. Peabody & Mathivet give notice to the 

inhabitants of Cleveland and vicinity that they have an office in Water 

Street near the Theater, where they are ready to render professional 

services to all. They will have the agency for Thompson Patent Truss 

and Persian Pi lIs. (2) 

1077 . H&G Oct. 31; ed:2/2 . The believers in Samuel Thomson's Steam and 

Lobelia system of medical practice are quite numerous in the United States. 

They are organized into county and State Societies and yearly hold a general 

Convention in one of the large cities of the Union. 

"These conventions have heretofore been fully attended, and have been 

productive of much harmony and concert of active in attending and establishing 

the Thomsonian practice." (3) 

1078 - H&G Nov. 8; ed:2/3 • The Medical Department of Willoughby University 

is well deserving the attention of all those who are engaged in the 

study of Medical science. - It offers superior advantages to the student 

and will facilitate him in the pursuit of Medical knowledge. 

"The name of such Professors as De Lamater and Williams, who have been 

long and favorably known, as able, learned and eloquent Lecturers, will give 

reputation and importance to any Institution." (8) 

1079 - H&G Dec. 4; adv:2/5 • Dr. E. W. Cowles, respectfully offers his 

professional Eervices to the inhabitants of Cleveland and vicinity. Office 

in Hancock Block, Residence, second dwelling west of the Stone Church. 

(1) 

MEN" S WEAR. See Clothing Trade 

MENTAL DISEASES 

1080 - H&G Apr. 3; ed: 2/2 - Booth, the celebrated tragedian, is a strange 

one, and sometimes tries to enact real tragedy. On a late passage from 

New York to Charleston, he flung himself overboard and was rescued with 

great difficulty. Soon after his arrival at Charleston, he attempted the 

life of his theatrical friend, Mr. Flynn, which he came near finishing. 

"His monomania has become so alarming that safety requires his confinement." 

(1) 

METAL PRODUCTS 

1081 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Gold Leaf. - 29 packs Gold and Silver Leaf; 

also Gold, Silver, Copper and Metal Bronzes, for sale by Handerson & 

Punderson. (1)

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MISSING PERSONS 

1087 - H&G Mar. 24; adv: 2/5 - Information Wanted. At the close of tbe 

War witb Great Britain, tbe family of whicb I was a member, resided in 

Otsego county, N. Y. Tbey then dispersed into different parts of the 

country - since tbat time I have heard nothing from tbem. The names of 

my parents were Wi 11 iam and Lucy Watrous - my brothers names, Hiram and 

William - my sisters' Fanny, Almeda, and Laura. Any information respecting 

any of the above named persons, will be thankfully received by 

IC!labod Watrous, Bedford, Cuyahoga co. O. (2) 

1088 - H&S May 18; adv:2/5 . Information Wanted· Of Cyrus A. Patterson, 

who left Norfolk, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., in July 1836, to go westward 

witb the intention of settling. Intelligence was received in the 

fall of 1836, that he was sick in Cleveland. If he be in tbis vicinity, 

or if any person knows anything of him they will confer a great favor 

upon his wife anj friends by communicating with the subscriber. Martha 

Patterson. (2) 

1089 - H&G June 7; ad\': 2/4 - Informat ion Wanted, of Margaret Glynn or 

Margaret Mullark. from the Parish of Dunmore, county of Galway, Ireland, 

about 4 years since, who was abandoned by her husband, Patrick Mullark, 

in Cleveland. about three years ago. Any information as to where the 

said Mugaret now resides, left with Mr. John Smith, Union Lane, Cleveland 

wi 11 be most thankfully aclmowledged by her mother. (1) 

1090 . H&G Nov. 1; adv: 2/6 - Information Wanted: Of a young man by the 

name of Ramel..! Elton from Connecticut, who was in Cleveland on July 19, 

for the purpose of buying goods to peddle within hand trunks. He wrote 

that be bad been sick in tbe town of Wel1 ington. He was about 22 years of 

age, ligbt complection, wore blue pantaloons, black silk vest and butter 

nut coat. 

Anyone baving information of sucb a man wbether dead 

fer a great favor upon his afflicted friends by writing to 

Springfield X Roads, Erie, County, Pa. 

or not wi 11 con 

Caleb T. Scovil 

(2) 

MOBS & RIOTS 

1091 - H&G June 2; ed: 2/3 - At the recent dedicat ion of a Free Church in 

Boston the pol ice broke up a riotous assemblage backed by a knowledge that 

the Light Infantry Battalion was under orders to act. It was rumored 

that colored persons were in the church, and that whiLes and negroes had 

been seen arm in arm. 

"Some of the eastern mob cities are beginning to learn the true way 

to put down mob rule." (1) 

MODEL MAKING 

1092 - H&G Feb. 22: 2/4, 5 - One of the prettiest fancy articles we ever saw 

is a minature ship, the GEORGE WASHINGTON, noW at tbe American House. 

We understand that it is the work of Captaio Nickerson of Lake Erie,



MONEY (Cant' d) 

"When the government will be satisfied with payments in the currency 

used by the people, banks can extend and specie payments may be resumed; 

but not while gold and silver are used by the former, and shinplasters 

with unconvertible paper make up the circulating medium of the latter." 

(5) 

1111 - H&G Feb. 14; ed:2/3 - The Vandalia, 111., FREE PRESS of the 27th 

ult. states that two wagon loads of specie, under an escort, recently 

left that place for St. Louis. 

"So it works. The Land Office at Vandalia gathers in the specie from 

the people of Illinois, but not a dollar of it gets back to their pockets. 

Do the laborers on the National Road get the specie for making Uncle 

Sam's highway? Not they. Rags are good enough for their 'huge paws' in 

the opinion of our bard money Government. The soft hands of the office 

holders are fit only to handle 'long silken purses·.... 'Corn for the 

office holders, cobs for the people,' say the loco focos." (3) 

1112 . II&G Feb. 17; adv: 2/5 - Michigan Money will be received at par for 

Groceries and Provisions at Wholesale or Retail. Cash will be paid for 

good Beef Hams on delivery by the subscriber. R. Sheldon & Co. (I) 

1113 - H&G Feb. 22; ed: 2/4 - The Albany ARGUS says that every Federal 

Legislature has rejected or indefinitely postponed the bills to compel 

the banks to resume specie payments. 

"Silas Wright. and the editor of the ARGUS, and Mr. Van Buren himself 

all know full well. that whi Ie the Treasury Circular and other party 

measures of like tendency are in force, a general resumption, were it to 

take place. would give nu relief. The people expect a renewal of specie 

payments to be followed by a renewal of business and a change in the times, 

and many. on finding themselves disappointed. would be led to exclaim down 

wi th the banks." 

H&G Mar. 3; ed: 2/3 - See Real Estate 

1114 - H&G Mar. 13; adv:2/5 - The citizens and Business men of Cleveland 

are requested to meet at the Court House on Wednesday evening, to devise 

some mode for doing away the numberless Shin Plasters which are now in 

circulation. Many Citizens. (1) 

1115 - H&G Mar. 15:2/4,5 - A public meeting was held at the Court House 

last night for the purpose of taking measures for the suppression of 

Shinplasters. Wm. Milford, Esq •• was appointed chairman and D. Baldwin 

secretary. A committee of ten was appointed to report resolutions expressive 

of the sense of the meeting. Among the resolutions adopted was 

that merchants of the city should refuse to receive hereafter any shinplasters. 

and that the banks of the city issue small bills immediately 

for the relief and benefit of the community. (12) 

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MONEY (Cont'd) 

1128 - H&G July 9; ed:2/2 - Mr. Woodbury states that the amount of 

Treasury notes issued up to July 1st as $14,904,014.25. He gives the 

amount returned to the Treasury at about $6,570,900. 

"Thus a hard money administration, warring against convertible bank 

paper, keeps in circulation $8,334,014.25 in Government shin-plasters!" 

1129 - H&G Aug. 11; adv: 2/6 - Notice - $2,000 Michigan Money wanted • 

The subscribers will receive for a few days the following kinds of money 

for Groceries and Provisions at par: - Wisconsin - Calhoun Co. - Clinton • 

Farmer' s Bank of Homer - Merchants and Mechanics' Bank, Monroe • Huron 

River - Superior - Grand River. R. Sheldon & Co. (1) 

1130 - H&G Aug. 13; ed: 2/3 - This is the day of general resumption. The 

Banks of this city now paying specie on all their issues. So do the 

Banks of the West and the East generally. The reign of shin plasters 

and irredeemable paper is over, with the exception of Government issues. 

"We trust the dawn of a better state of feel ing between the moneyed 

institutions and the Government has broken upon the country. If so, we 

look upon a sure and gradual return to former commercial and financial 

prosperity." (4) 

1131 - H&G Aug. 21: ed: 2/3 - Specie Payment. - A week has elapsed since 

the resumption by our banks, and we are gratified in being able to state 

that the demand on them for specie has been very trifling and that the 

best feeling in sustaining the resumption has been shown by the community. 

"The resumption has done much to restore confidence, and to lessen 

the demand for specie. It works well thus far, and will continue to do 

so if the people and the banks sustain each other." (3) 

1132 - H&G Aug. 21: ed:2/3 - Resumption. The Whigs in every part of the 

Union hail with enthusiasm the return to specie payments by the Banks. 

"But how has a resumption been received by the Loco Focos? Invariably 

with a growl, or in sullen silence. No congratulations - No thankgivings • 

no rejoicings. Which is the irredeemable party? Is it not easy to decide?" 

(3) 

1133 - H&G Aug. 27: ed: 2/2 - While the election was pending in Illinois. 

the administration thought it good policy to relax the obnoxious specie 

regulations. The Illinois REPUBLICAN states that the notes of the State 

Bank and its branches, of $20 and upwards, are now receivable in the Land 

offices of that State. 

"There' s a convenient • divorce' for yeo Bank notes are not taken at 

the Land offices in Ohio, and the Cincinnati GAZETTE significantly asks, 

• Is there one law for Ohio, and another for Illinois?'" (2) 

1134 - H&G Aug. 28: ed:2/2 - The GLOBE has again struck the "golden liar." 

(2)



MORTGAGES (Cont'd) 

past due and unpaid, and said Francis G. Macy is notified unless he 

appears, and pleads, answers or demurs to said bill within sixty days 

after next term of court, the said complaintants will apply to said 

court to take tbe matters of the bi 11 as confessed and to decree thereon 

accordingly. Andrews, Foot & Hoyt, Complaintants Solicitors. (4) 

MUSIC 

1144- H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/5 - Music. Miss A. E. Watson, from the Albany 

Female Seminary, respectfully begs leave to inform the Ladies of Cleveland 

and vicinity, that she has become a resident of Cleveland, and 

offers her services as an Instructress of the Piano Forte. For terms, 

inquire of Messrs. J. S. Lane & Co., No. 20, Superior st., or at her 

residence, three doors east of Bank, on St. Clair street. (I) 

1145 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Mason's Sacred Harp. - Both round and 

patent notes, for sale by the dozen or single, at the Cleveland Bookstore 

by Sanford & Lott. (1) 

1146 - -H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/5 - New Music. "The Friars of the Olden Time," 

"Washington's Tomb," "Wind of the Winter's Night," "Come Brothers Arouse," 

"My Heart is in the Highlands," "The Old Engl ish Gentleman" "Brave Old 

Oak," "0 Why Bewail the Dead," "Woodman Spare That Tree," "Some Love to 

Roam. etc." - Just received at Brainard's Music Room. (I) 

1147 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Cramer's Piano Instructor - A few of the 

above highly approved Instructors, containing all the rudiments and lessons 

in all the major and minor keys, a new and beautiful edition for 

sale at the Bazaar, Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

1148 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Singing School. The subscriber proposes to 

open a scbool for the study and practice of sacred Music, on Thursday 

evening, Jan. 4th. Tickets may be obtained of Younglove and Wetmore, or 

of the subscriber. Prices per quarter, $2 for gentlemen - $1 for Ladies. 

N. B. The Place of school will be hereafter announced in this advertisement. 

W. C. Webster. (1) 

1149 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 3/2 - New Flute and Violin Music. - The Apollo, 

containing a fine selection of popular Songs, Marches, Waltzes, and Cotillions, 

arranged in 8 numbers. Instruction Books and Gamuts for the 

Flute, Violin, Clarionette and Piano Forte, for sale at the Bazaar, 

opposite the Franklin House. (1) 

1150 - H&G Jan. 10; adv: 2/5 - Singing School - The subscriber's school 

will commence on Thursday evening the 11th instant at the Musical Hall, 

Phoenix Buildings. This school is designed for those who have acquired 

some information of the science, and are desirous of obtaining a more 

thorough knowledge by study and practice. A correct style of singing, as 

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knowledge in it is a wearisome and heartless toil; - while others love 

it, and hover over its study, and never cease to think, and seldom to 

talk of its beauties and enrapturing charms, and of the pleasant hours 

they have spent in its exercises .••• 

"We long to see music become a branch of education, and considered 

and viewed in the 1 ight which its importance demands. We hope soon to 

see it introduced into our schools, public and private, and that parents 

will feel as anxious that their children should possess a knowledge of 

music as of Geography, or Arithmetic.... It is almost the only branch 

of study, the direct tendency of which is to improve and cultivate the 

feelings." (18) 

1157 - H&G June 28; adv:2/5 - The Mozart Society will meet on Friday - 

tomorrow - Evening, to rehearse for the Sabbath School Celebration, on 

the 4th of July and attend to other important business. Hour, quarter 

before 8. (1) 

1158 - H&G July 9; adv: 2/3 - The undersigned tenders his grateful acknowledgements 

to the Cleveland City Band, for their exquisite performances 

at the Exchange Coffee House on the eve of Independence. John Low. 

(I) 

H&G July 17; ed:2/3 - See Holidays 

1159 - H&G Aug. 7; adv:2/5 - Singing School. Mr. William C. Webster, 

will commence a singing school in Concert Hall, on Monday Evening, Septeinber 

3d. 

Mr. W. will confine his instructions to an exhibition and practical 

illustration of the science, on the Pestolozzian system. (I) 

1160 - H&G Aug. 10; adv:2/5 - The third quarter of Mrs. W. C. Webster's 

Juvenile Singing School, will commence on Saturday afternoon, the 18th 

inst., at 3 o'clock. 

Terms Two Dollars per Quarter. (1) 

1161 - H&G Aug. 10; adv: 2/5 - New Songs - by H. Russell "Our Way Across 

the Mountains, Ho!" "We Have Been Friends Together." "The Ivy Green," 

"Friar of the Olden Time." "Washington's Tomb." On the Brave Who Have 

FaJlen." "John Nott Why Not?" Together with all the Music sung by 

Russell, just received at Brainard's Piano Forte and Music Store. (1) 

1162 - H&G Aug. 14; adv:2/5 - Gamuts and Preceptors. - A fine selection of 

Instruction books and Gramuts for flute, Violin, Clarinet, Horn Trumpet, 

Trombone, Bugle, Serpett Violincello a. s. f. always on hand; and for sale 

at Eastern Prices at the Bazaar. (1) 

1163 - HllG Aug. 15; adv: 2/5 - Guitar Music - All of the late fashionable 

Music arranged for the Spanish guitar - also instructions for the guitar 

by Otto Torp, etc, etc. Brainard's Music Store. (I) 

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1164 - H&G Aug. 27; adv:2/5 - Walch's Military Music, in complete sets of 

25 books each, for sale at Brainard's Music Store, under the American. (I) 

1165 - H&G Aug. 29; adv: 3/2 - Patent Bar Folio - A superior article for 

securing torn sheets. By means of this self-binder, from one sheet to 

a volume may be be bound at pleasure. Also - Piano Cloths. Sold at 

Brainard's Music Store. (l) 

1166 - H&G Sept. 3; adv: 2/5 - Flute Duets etc. - "Barber de Sevi lIe" - 

"Cinderella" - "Jean De Paris." Gabrielsky's six duets. etc., etc. 

also a splendid assortment of Flutes of every description, for sale at 

Brainard's Music Store, under the American. (I) 

1167 - H&G Sept. 6; adv:2/4 - The Third Quarter of Mr. W. C. Webster's 

Singing Scbool will commence on Thursday evening, Sept. 7 at six o'clock. 

Terms, for gentlemen, two dollars per quarter. Ladies free. (I) 

1168 - H&G Sept. 6; adv:2/4 - The Mozart Society will meet on Friday - 

to-morrow Evening. the 7tb instant, - at Concert Hall, over the Store 

of Handerson and Punderson, at 7 o'clock. A full and punctual attendance 

is requested. T. C. Severance. (1) 

1169 - H&G Sept. 14; adv:2/5 - The Odean - A collection of secular Melodies, 

arranged and barmonized for four voices, designed for social 

music parties by G. J. Webb and L. Mason. For sale at Brainard's Music 

Store. (verbatim) (I) 

1170 - H&G Sept. 14; adv:2/5 - The following new music just received at 

Brainard's Phno Forte and Music Store, under the American House. "Again 

and Again," by C. E. Hora, "Blow Gentle Gales," by Bishop, "In Silence 

to His Memory," by King. (I) 

1171 - H&G Sept. 22; ed: 2/1 - A Concert given recently by the Juvenile 

pupils of Mr. Lord in Willougbby is highly spoken of by the Painesville 

TELEGRAPH. The performance of the School excited much attention. 

"These Juvenile Singing Schools are Nurseries of an art school second 

to none other in rightly moulding the young mind and affections - Foster 

them." (1) 

1172 - H&G Oct. 15; adv: 2/5 - The Union of Choirs meet at tbe Stone 

Church to-morrow evening. (1) 

1173 - H&G Nov. 17; adv:2/5 - The Cleveland Mozart Society will open a 

Singing School, under direction of Mr. S. L. Bingham, Professor of Music 

and Conductor of the Society, at Concert Hall over Messrs. Handerson & 

Penderson's Store on Monday evening, the 19 inst., at 9 o'clock. 

Terms $2. fo-r eighteen evenings, the two first evenings gratis. (l)




1174 - H&G Dec. 7; adv:2/5 - Musical Cyclopedia or the principles of 

Music,considered as a science and an art, emhracing a complete musical 

dictionary, with directions for the practice of Vocal and Instrumental 

Music; by W. S. Porter, For sale at Brainard's Piano Forte and Music 

Store. (1) 

Concerts 

1175 - H&G Feb. 14; adv:3/4-6 - Mozart Society's Concert. The Cleveland 

Mozart Society will give their second concert of Sacred Music on Friday 

evening Feb. 16th, at the Baptist Church. G. W. Pratt, Conductor; Piano 

and Organ, Miss Oliphante & Mrs. Strangman; Violin, J. F. Hawks; Flutes, 

S. Brainard, T. C. and J. L. Severance; Violincell0, E. Bingham; Viola, 

G. Tolhurst; Double Bass, J. M. Brown; Horns, A. Seywert and J. James; 

instrumental accompaniments arranged by S. Brainard. Tickets 50 cents. 

Two tickets will admit one gentleman and two ladies. To be had at the 

American and Franklin Houses, and at the principal Bookstores. Performance 

to commence at 7 0 'clock precisely. (33) 

1176 - H&G Feb. 17; ed: 2/1 - Notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of 

the weather last evening, the Concert of the Mozart Society was very 

well attended. 

"The season has thus far been barren of entertainments to tranquilize 

the mind and soften down the asperities of life, and the Concerts of the 

Mozart Society are of the praise-worthy character, that all can enjoy 

them with interest and profit." (3) 

1177 - H&G Feb. 20; ed:2/5 - "The Concert last evening was all the Mozart 

Society and audience could wish. The large Church was well filled, and 

the look of satisfaction beaming on every countenance, expressed a high 

encomium on the merits of the exercises. To the Mozart Society our citizens 

are indebted for much of the musical taste that now distinguishes 

Cleveland, and we were glad to see the obligation so well cancelled." (1) 

1178 - H&G Mar. 28; adv: 2/5 - Concert. The Cleveland Mozart Society will 

give their third Concert oi Sacred Music, at the Baptist Church in this 

city, Friday evening (Mar. 30) at 7 o'clock. Single Tickets 50 cents - 

a ticket to admit one gentleman and two ladies $1 - to be had at the 

American and Franklin Houses and at the Book Stores. N. B. - Particulars 

to-morrow. (1) 

1179 - H&G Apr. 23; adv:2/3 - The Mozart Society will give their first 

Public Rehearsal at the Musical Hall on Friday evening (Apr. 27) at 7 

o'clock. Tickets 50 cents - to be had at Younglove & Westmore's. A 

ticket admitting a gentleman and two ladies, one dollar. Subscribers not 

cilready supplied may receive their tickets by calling on the Treasurer, 

H. F. Brayton. (1) 

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MUSIC - Concerts (Cont'd) 

1180 - H&G May 11; adv:2/4 - Juvenile Concert. A Concert of Vocal 

Music will be given by the pupils of Mrs. William C. Webster's school, 

in the Baptist Meeting House, on Tuesday Afternoon, the 15th instant, 

to commence at 3 0' clock. Tickets of admission may be obtained at the 

Bookstores, at the American House, and at the door. (1) 

1181 - H&G May 16: 2/3 - We hear but one expression on the merits of the 

Juvenile Concert given by Mrs. Webster's school last evening - and that 

is unqualified praise. For ourselves, we hardly know which the more 

to admire, the musical proficiency and correctness of the young performers, 

or the excellent deportment of the Masters and Misses on the occasion. 

Both reflect much honor on teacher and pupils. A correspondent has happily 

expressed the feelings of numerous auditory, and we have only room to 

add that Miss Oliphant presided at the piano forte in her usual graceful 

and pleasing style, accompanying the voices, rather than leading them. 


1182 - H&G June 13; adv:2/5 - Concert. - Mr. Vanduysen a blind gentleman, 

respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Cleveland and its vicinity, 

that he will give a concert of vocal and instrumental music, on 

Wednesday evening June 13, at the Musical Hall. (1) 

1183 - H&G June 21; adv:2/6 - Concert. The Mozart Society will give 

their fourth Concert in the Stone Church tomorrow evening, 22d inst. 

commencing at 1/2 before 8. G. Tolhurst, Conductor. (3) 

1184 - H&G June 22:2/4 - Remember the concert of the Mozart Society this 

evening. If you have music in your soul, be there. (verbatim) (1) 

1185 - H&G July 16; ed:2/3 - We understand that Mr. Friend, the celebrated 

American Falsetto Vocalist, will entertain our citizens at the Musical 

Hall this evening. 

"Mr. Friend's voice has been assiduously cultivated, until it has 

approximated so near the female voice, as to excite universal admiration. 

His imi tations in the falsetto voice are excellent, and wi 11 richly repay 

his auditors. To all lovers of Music we would say, Go and hear him." (2) 

1186 - H&G July 17; ed:2/4 - Mr. Friend's singing last evening was good 

enough. but the songs were quite too low and vulgar for a respectable 

concert. 

"We are sorry if our paragraph yesterday, induced a single person to 

attend. " (1) 

1187 - H&G Aug. 10; adv:2/5 - The Second Juvenile Concert of Mrs. Webster's 

School in the Stone Church on Thursday Evening, the 16th inst., to commence 

at half past 7 0' clock. In two parts. (4)

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MUSIC • Concerts (Cont'd) 

1194 • H&G Nov. 20; adv:2/5 • Juvenile Concert. The pupils of Mrs. 1m. 

C. Webster's School will give a Concert of Vocal Music in the Stone Church, 

on Thursday Evening Nov. 22d, at 7 o'clock. Tickets 25" at the Bookstores 

or American and Franklin Houses. (4) 

1195 • H&G Nov. 21; adv:2/5 • Concert of Vocal and instrumental Music. 

By the Musical prodigees, The Brothers Soefftje, aged 11 and 12. 

Assisted by their father, whose matchless performances have elicited 

the admiration of their audiences. Under management of J. Wex Herrmann: 

For particulars see small Bills. (1) 

1196 • H&G Nov. 22; ed:2/3 • Reader have you a quarter? If so, go to 

the Juvenile Concert this evening. You will never regret it. Go, if 

you wish to hear the sweet voices of merry young hearts gush out in the 

full, rich melody of song. Go, if you would encourage Mr. and Mrs. 

Webster, who have accomplished so much good in this city in cultivating 

a taste for music among the children and youth. (1) 

1197 • H&G Nov. 24; ed:2/3,4 • The Concert given by Mrs. Webster's choir 

on Thursday evening (Nov. 22) was such an entertainment as we venture 

to assert cannot be equalled in any city west of the Mountains, and reflected 

the higbest credit on that Lady and ber eighty young pupils. 

"Parents ought to place a proper value on Music, both as a pleasure 

and a moral improvement." (8) 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 

1198 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 . S. Brainard, Dealer in Chickering & Co.' s 

Piano Fortes, and Music: 43 Superior st. Phoenix bldg. (1) 

1199 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:3/1 • Taylor's Superior Flutes. Just received on 

consignment, a splendid lot of flutes. They will be sold on such terms 

as will make it an inducement to amateurs to purchase an article, not to 

be surpassed by any other in the country. For sale at the Bazaar, 

Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

1200 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 3/1 • Superior French Violin Bows. Also Violin 

Bow Hair. For all other Musical Merchandise call at tbe Bazaar, Phoenix 

Buildings. (1) 

1201 • H&G Jan. 5; adv: 2/5 • Piano Forte Duetts, Flute DueUs, and Opera 

Music for sale by Brainard's Music Room. (2) 

1202.- H&G June 21:2/2 • A very beautiful fine toned organ, built by Erben 

of New· York, ·has just been placed in the Stone church of this city. This 

solendid instrument has been obtained by individual subscriptions, though 

there is yet some deficit, which gives opportunity to our libp.ral minded 

citizens, who have not already subscribed, to step forward and aid in

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NEGROES (Cont'd) 

been informed that Israel Lewis, the pretended governor of the Wilberforce 

colony, is again here in this village seeking funds for continuation of 

his project, I consider it a duty lowe to myself and to the community 

to lay a few facts before the citizens of Cleveland. 

At the time Lewis was last here, a dear friend of mine, the Reverend 

Mr. K., a gentleman of high standing of the city of Rochester, N. Y., 

was staying at my house. This gentleman had at the time expressed some 

doubts as to the propriety of giving anything to Lewis for charitable 

purposes, as the colony had less than 1000 acres of land paid. for, were 

divided among themselves, were morally loose and had no schools for their 

children. Even their original patrons, a wealthy group of New York men, 

had withdrawn their assistance. 

The foregoing statement led me to personally inquire into their condition. 

About five months ago, I talked to an old acquaintance who had 

lived near the colony for four or five years. He confirmed everything 

that my friend from Rochester had said. (7) 

1211 - H&G Aug. 29: 2/2 - In a letter to the editor, Israel Lewis, now 

in Portage county, Ohio, says: "In looking over your valuable sheet of 

the 21st, I noticed a communication signed 'A Citizen of Cleveland, ' 

respecting the Wilberforce Colony, which is untrue and unjust." 

Sir, I do not charge you with dealing unjustly by us, as you have been 

our friend; but, Sir, I wish "Mr. Citizen" to give the public his name, 

through your paper, and confine himself to facts. 

Now, "Mr. Citizen," meet me fairly, and I shall not back out. 

I shall be in Cleveland in a few weeks and I hope to have the pleasure 

of knowing who "Mr. Citizen" is. 

I again state that the assertions made against the Wilberforce Colony 

are nothing but the work of prejudice against the principles of the colony, 

there or anywhere else. It has been the business of some men to embarrass 

me all they could for the last three years with the intention of breaking 

up the colony. (10) 

See also Slavery 

NEWSPAPERS 

1212 - H&G Feb. 2; ed:2/3 • Richard Adams Locke, an Englishman, author 

of the celebrated MOON HOAX, is now editor of a penny Van Buren paper in 

New York, called the NEW ERA. 

"He exerts all his powers of invention for his now employers, and makes 

up round robins for the party, which are as purely lies as his moon story, 

but by no means as plausible. The party no doubt find it convenient to 

have such an unscrupulous liar to quote from, as we see that all manner 

of lies for the party are copied and credited to the N. Y. ERA." (2)



NEWSPAPERS (Cont'd) 

1213 - lI&G Feb. 2; ed:2/3 - "The N. Y. DAILY NEWS, Onondago Cbief, 

and Pittsburgh BULLETIN, all loco-foco journals, have lately suspended. 

Cause, starvation." (1) 

H&G Feb. 2; ed: 2/3 - See Postal Service 

H&G Mar. 7; ed: 2/4 - See Foreign Relations 

1214 - H&G Mar. 13:2/3 - Lyman W. Hall, Esq., of Hudson has become associated 

with Mr. Dewey in publishing that sterl ing Whig paper, the 

OHIO STAR. (1) 

1215 - H&G Mar. 13: 2/3 - H. Bowen, Esq., has become an associate editor 

of the Akron BALANCE, another efficient advocate of the cause of the 

people in Portage county. The BALANCE has raised the Clay flag. (1) 

1216 - H&G Mar. 16: 2/5 - "Important! - Dreadful weather - horrible roads - 

no mails - no neViS - and we just pop into say that a most egregious 

blunder occurred in the Assessment of Cuyahoga county, published yesterday, 

viz: substituting 'Houses' for 'Horses' over one of the columns 

in the table. Can't help it - the reader is a happy fellow, who has no 

worse ertor to correct." (1) 

1217 - H&G Mar. 21; ed:2/4 - "As we expected, the Albany ARGUS has dropped 

the head of 'Democratic Reactions.' The EVENING JOURNAL has taken 

it·up, and every number of that sterling Whig paper bears proof that the 

people of N. York have indignantly spurned ·Locofocoism' at the polls." 

(2) 

1218 - H&G Mar. 28; ed: 2/3 - "We are sorry to see that 'these times that 

try men's purses' have compelled our neigl-tbors of the ADVERTISER, to 

come down from a daily to a semi-weekly sheet. There is consolation however 

in store, as they promise in their next to publish the late speech of 

Col. Benton in the Senate, in which their idol asserts that the business 

and currency of the country are in a prosperous condition! If so, their 

new arrangement shows Van Buren, loco-focoism 'hard up' in this quarter. 

The destructive doctrines advocated by that paper recoil on the publisher 

sooner than we expected they would, or else there is still 'no pressure 

which any honest man should regret.'" (2) 

1219 - H&G Apr. 7; ed:2/3 - Mr. Harmon has discontinued the COUNTRY 

INTELLIGENCER, publ ished at Bedford, and revived the WESTERN COURIER 

at Ravenna. 

,iThe COURIER will be Loco-Foco, and as Mr. Harmon is a worthy, industrious 

man, we wish his paper better success than his politics. The 

Loco-Focos ought certainly to sustain at least one paper in old Portage; 

the Whigs do three spirited ones." (1) 

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1220 -. H&G Apr. 19:2/4 - On the subject of the city printing we had intended 

to say nothing, but having been inquired of whether the ordinances 

and proceedings of the Council will appear in the HERALD & 

GAZETTE, we answer in the affirmative. The fact that this matter would 

be found in our columns, whether appointed city printers or not, was 

distinctly set forth in our offer as a reason why we were willing to 

perform the plain printing without compensation. Why tbe Council rejected 

our offer and appointed a member of tbeir own body wbo cannot 

perform all the duties incumbent upon the office, and wby an expense 

of several hundred dollars was thus incurred, which would have been 

saved by the employment of the HERALD & GAZETTE, a paper which would 

have circulated their ordinances in both city and country, is for those 

who made the appointment to answer to their constituents. (5) 

1221 - H&G Apr. 21; ed:2/5 - "The 'disorganizer' represents our offer to 

do the city printing, made in accordance with a resolution of the Council 

calling for proposals, an attempt to 'purchase,' 'to bribe' the Council. 

Excellent! What was the price of bis vote for a locofoco City Clerk?" 


1222 - H&G Apr. 21; ed:2/5 - "B. Andrews says we 'feel sore upon the subject 

of the city printing.' Not so. We are gratified. Gratified that 

a political disorganizer, who pirate-like hoists the Whig banner under 

which to fight loco foco battles in order to secure the 'spoils of victory,' 

has so soon been compelled to show his black flag. The Whigs 

now know the craft." (verbatim) (1) 

1223 - H&G Apr. 21; ed: 2/5 - "We devote a few paragraphs to a subject 

today, we had intended to let alone. Personal and local difficulties 

we mean to eschew, but in the absence of the senior, the junior 'takes 

the responsibility of for once 'answering a fool according to his folly. '" 

(I) 

1224 - H&G Apr. 21; ed:2/5 - The "disorganizer"styles us, "Our friends 

of the HERALD AND GAZETTE." No more of that, Hal, an, thou lov'st 

me! (verbatim) (1) 

1225 - H&G Apr. 21; ed:2/5,6 - "Tbe 'disorganizer' misrepresents, in order 

to carry the impression that we charged for city printing generally last 

year. We only charged for such city notices as were specially ordered 

by the city officers to be published as advertisements, the whole amount 

of our bill against the city for advertising, being $24-1/2." (verbatim) (1) 

1226 - H&G Apr. 21; ed:2/6 - "The 'disorganizer' says we supposed our proposals 

to do the city printing would have the effect 'to prevent otbers 

from being compensated for their services.' Not so. We always expected 

the loco focos would 'compensate' their tool." (verbatim) (1)

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displays a clear conservative flame. The people may now safely trust to 

the BEACON as a political guide. May they never suffer its light to 

burn dim for want of support." {l) 

1265 - H&G Aug. 17; ed:2/2 - The Leeches. - Democrats, for such blue 

lights Federal ists as Croswell of the ARGUS claim to be, have ever been 

harping on rotation in office. and a division of the spoils. Croswell 

however, sets apart the Lion's share to himself, and the Albany JOURNAL 

states the sum lavished upon the ARGUS establ ishment by law since the 

Regency control, at the enormous amount of half a million of dollars! 

There's a "poor but honest democrat" for yeo (2) 

1266 - H&G Aug. 17:2/5 - In a letter to the editor, T. H. Smead says: 

The Cleveland ADVERTISER of today contains an edi torial article that 

calls for some notice. In commenting upon the discontinuance of the 

ARGUS, the truly voracious editor says: "The Rev. Mr. Pickans and some 

of his pious adherents commanded the publisher, upon pain of excommunication, 

to keep its columns free from all advertisements of spiritous liquors; 

aDd Smead, as in duty bound obeyed the divine command. The consequence 

was a good portion of the patronage of the ARGUS was lost." 

"This is false throughout. In the first place, I gave my reasons for 

discontinuing the last ARGUS. In the next place, no threats of the kind 

alluded to were made." (4) 

1267 - H&G Aug. 31; ed:2/4 - "The attention of Hardware dealers, Drapers, 

Merchants, Graziers and Farmers generally is invited to the advertisements 

in to-day's paper. 

Mr. Denny's catalogue embraces forty five head of Durham short-horned 

cattle, and may be seen at this office." (1) 

H&G Sept. 4; ed:2/2 - See U. S. Navy 

1268 - H&G Sept. 5; ed:2/2 - The Whig Convention has given the ADVER 

TISER a fresh Anti-Bank spasm. 

"Lifting sundry protested notes due the Banks from tbat establisbment 

would perbaps restore composure." (2) 

1269 - H&G Sept. 7; ed:2/4 - We gladly welcome tbe revived Painesville 

TELEGRAPH. "Dr. Rosa, tbe new editor, makes bis debut in a neat, pertinent 

address, full of Whig spirit and good sense. Telegrapb us 'good news' 

from Geauga on tbe 9th." (verbatim) (1) 

H&G Sept. 8; ed:2/4 - See Banks &: Banking 

1270 - H&G Sept. 11; ed:2/2 - The Albany ADVERTISER appears in a new 

dress. "This paper is ably conducted, and labors faitbfully in the Whig 

cause." (verbatim) (1)

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TRANSCRIPT to our table. It is Whig, sound, energetic, and unflinching.... 

Whigs of Cleveland and the county, do your part. Advertise 

in, take, and pay for the paper.... The Editor is already favorably 

known to many of the readers of the HERALD AND GAZETTE. Sustain 

his new enterprise." (2) 

1278 - H&G Sept. 26; ed:2/5 - The storm kept back our eastern papers 

for three days, and to-day we were flooded with bushels of exchanges. 

A hasty "overhaul," however, gives no news of importance. 

"Newsmongers must bear with us until after 'lection, when we will 

again become the 'HERALD of a noisy world. '" (1) 

1279 - H&G Sept. 29; ed: 2/2 - Professor Grimes has satisfied us that the 

omission on his part which induced a paragraph a few weeks since, reflecting 

on his conduct, was purely accidental, and we cheerfully correct 

any injurious impression our remark was calculated to leave on the public 

mind in regard to the punctuality of that gentleman. (1) 

1280 - H&G Oct. 3; ed: 2/3 - "The INTELLIGENCER of yesterday charges 

Judge Fuller with the authorship of a communication published in our paper 

of Saturday, over the signature of 'A Farmer.' Judge Fuller was not the 

author of that article, and had no knowledge of it whatever. 0, (I) 

1281 - H&G Oct. 24; ed:2/4 - Curtis withdraws from the editorial conduct 

of the ADVERTISER in yesterday's paper. His farewell is brief and to the 

point. He desires to part friends with political opponents. 

"Your hand Curtis, let by-gones be by-gones." (1) 

1282 - H&G Oct. 27; ed:2/3 • The last number of the LIBERALIST made its 

appearance today. The Doctor has learned from experience that subscribers 

do not always pay up. "Magnetic clairvoyance should have taught him the 

fact long since." (1) 

1283 . H&G Oct. 27: 2/3 • Messrs. Underhill & Thompson have issued proposals 

for pub! ishing a daily and weekly paper in this city to be called 

the DEMOCRAT. Inefficiency of the ADVERTISER as a party organ is assigned 

as a reason for starting the new paper. (1) 

H&G Nov. 2; ed:2/4 - See Banks & Banking 

1284 • H&G Nov. 3; ed: 2/2 • As the contest of the election approaches in 

the Empire State, the newspapers wax warmer and display emblazoned head 

lines - the imperial crown on one side, the eagle on the other. 

In another exchange is displayed an American flag with its stripes and 

stars planted as a standard around which Whigs are to rally. 

To arrest the eye by pictures and convince the understanding by capital 

letters, seems to be the plan adopted.

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NEWSPAPERS (Cont' d) 

1290 - H&G Nov. 28; adv:2/5 - Dissolution - The co-partnership heretofore 

existing between the subscribers in the publication of the Daily and Weekly - 

Cleveland HERALD and GAZETTE is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. 

The publication is to be continued by J. A. Harris, who is authorized to 

settle all business and accounts of the late firm. All accounts must be 

cancelled by Jan. 1, 1839. 

F. Whittlesey, J. A. Harris, Cleveland, Nov. 28, 1838. (1) 

H&G Dec. 18:2/3 - See Postal Service 

1291 - H&G Dec. 21; ed:2/1 - F. Sawyer, Jr., has withdrawn from the editorial 

conduct of the Detroit DAILY ADVERTISER, the leading Whig paper 

of Michigan. 

"Under his management the ADVERTISER has been a fearless and faithful 

exponent of Whig principles, and has exerted a commanding influence. II 

1292 - H&G Dec. 28; ed: 2/2 - "Marvel! • A Southern mai 1, destitute of a 

single steamboat accident, or Bowie knife murder! Civilization begun." 

Advertising 

1293 • H&G May 5; ed: 2/3 - "The publ ic seems to fancy newspaper pub! ishers 

free horses that Mr. Pub. can ride at pleasure.... We are willing to take 

our full share of Mr. Pub's 'for nothing' trips, but the assurance of the 

Ohio University, of Athens, in asking us to do five dollars worth of advertising 

for the pleasure of letting the young men of this county know 

that some one of them can have tuition free at the Institution if the 

Auditor and Commissioners will certify that he is a 'young man of good 

moral character and promising talents'; is too much for our patient dispositions. 

If the Institution be short of funds as well as students, we 

wi 11 insert their advertisement 'on tick' and wait as long as we have on 

a certain Institution in Kentucky we wot of. What say you Messrs. 

'D. D's' and' A. M's. '" (3) 

1294 - H&G May 18; ed: 2/3 - The OBSERVER of yesterday denounces the 

dai ly papers of this ci ty for publ ishing Theatrical advertisements, and 

complains that they are constantly met at. the corners of our streets with 

hand bills announcing Theatrical Exhibitions. 

To give full force to the denunciation and complaint, we would add 

that the handbills and OBSERVER are issued from the same printing office 

and press, a fact within the cognizance of the editors of that paper! 


Mastheads & Ti tIe Plates 

1295 - H&G Dec. 4:2/1 - HERALD and GAZETTE Cleveland, Tuesday December 

4, 1838. Published Daily, at the Central Building by J. A. Harris. 

(2) 

(1)



ORGANIZATIONS· Cultural (Cont'd) 

1310 • H&G Mar. 9; adv:2/5 - There will be a meeting of the Board of 

Managers of the Young Men's Literary Associ a t i on a t the i r rooms in the 

Commercial Bui Idings, on Monday evening, the 12th inst, where they would 

be pleased to meet a committee from the Cleveland Reading Room Association, 

The Cleveland Library Company and The Cleveland Lyceum, to make 

arrangements for uniting the above institutions under one management and 

one set of Directors. (2) 

1311 • H&G Mar. 17; adv: 3/2 - The Cleveland Lyceum Will meet at the Musical 

Hall, Phoenix Buildings on Tuesday Evening, March 20th at 7 o'clock. 

The publ ic are respectfully invi ted to attend. Tho' Bolton, President. 

(l) 

1312 • H&G Mar. 30; adv: 2/5 - Notice - The officers of the Cleveland Ly· 

ceum, of the Library Company, of the Young Men's Literary Association, and 

of the Cleveland Reading Room Association, are requested to meet at the 

Reading Room in Central Buildings, on Monday evening, April 21 at 7 

o'clock P.M. to discuss the proposed plan of union of said societies. 

Per order, R. M. Chapman, Secy., R. R. A. (1) 

1313 - H&G Oct. 15; adv:2/4 - The Lyceum will meet at the Musical Hall, 

Phoenix Buildings, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, at 7 o'clock. As some 

important business is to be transacted, a general attendance of the members 

is requested. Thos. Bolton, Pres't. D. W. Cross, Sec'y. (1) 

1314 - H&G Oct. 22; adv: 2/5 - The Cleveland Lyceum Will meet for the 

transaction of business to-morrow (Tuesday) evening at the Musical Hall 

at 7 o'clock. John A. Foot, Pres't; S. H. Mather, Sec'y. (1) 

1315 • H&G Nov. 20; adv:2/4 • The Cleveland Lyceum Will meet at the Musical 

Hall, on Tuesday evening the 20th inst. at half past 6 o'clock. Question: 

"Ought the Neutrality Law of Last Winter be Repealed?" The public are 

invited to attend. John A. Foot, Prest., S. H. Mather. (1) 

1316 - H&G Dec. 12; adv: 2/6 • Notice. . Persons having in their possession 

any Books, Periodicals, or pamphlets belonging to the Young Men's Literary 

Association, will please return same to the Bookstore of Messrs. Sanford 

and Lott, without delay. 

Any person knowing where any of the books or property of the above named 

institution can be found will confer a great favor by reporting the same. 

G. C. Davies, (1) 

1317 - H&G Dec. 17; adv:3/5 . The Cleveland Lyceum - Will meet at the Music 

Hall, on Tuesday evening, the 18th inst. at half past 6 o'clock. Question: 

Ought the Legislature of Ohio to pass a General Banking Law? 

A lecture is expected from Seth 1'. Hurd, Esq., on the Errors of Speech. 

The public are invited to attend. John A. Foot Pres't., S. H. Mather. 

Sec'y. (verbatim) (1) 

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ORGANIZATIONS (Cont'd) 

Military 

1318 - H&G June 16; adv: 2/5 - Attention Greys. You are requested to meet 

at the Cleveland House on Monday evening 18th inst. at 1/2 past 7 o'clock. 

Per order D. W. Cross, Clerk.· (1) 

1319 - H&G July 14:2/3 - Attention Greys. You are hereby ordered to meet 

at the Armory Military Hall, Ontario St., on Mondays and Fridays at 3 

o'clock, P.M. until further orders. Per order D. W. Cross, Clerk. (1) 

H&G Aug. 28: 2/4 - See Deaths 

1320 - H&G Nov. 29; ed:2/2 - The Cleveland Greys. A fine independent 

corps, Captain Ingraham, Lieutenents Sanford, Russell, and Gillett gave 

our citizens a most agreeable surprise this forenoon with their neat, 

tasty uniforms, precise military evolutions, and correct soldier-like 

bearing. The work of raising the corps was so quietly done but few 

citizens knew of its organization until called upon to admire the warbreathing 

notes of this excellent band of Greys. 

"Beautiful! - Fine! - Splendid! - Just the thing for Cleveland! - Fill 

up the ranks! were exclamations made by everyone. 

"Yes, success to the Greys! They deserve it." (3) 

1321 - H&G Dec. 4; adv:2/5 - Attention Greys! Company Orders - You are 

ordered to appear at the Armory every Monday at half past 6 o'clock, with 

Muskets and side-arms, for drill until further notice. You are also hereby 

notified that the armory will be open for squad drills every evening 

(Sunday's excepted) during the winter, commencing Dec. 10th. Per order 

of the Commandant. D. W. Cross clerk. (1) 

ORPHANAGES. See Welfare - Orphanages

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PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS (Cont'd) 

Now is the time to renew and commence subscriptions, and no lady 

apprized of the character of the work, should fail to forward her address 

to Mr. T. H. Smead, Publisher of the GUIDE, Ohio City. (3) 

1336 - H&G Apr. 23: 2/1 - BUCKEYE PLOW-BOY. The fifth number of this 

valuable agricultural paper, and the first number published in this 

city, has been laid on our table. Dr. Fry has removed to the vicinity 

of Cleveland, and intends to combine practical farming and horticulture. 

The PLOW-BOY is improved by the change, and we wish him a long career 

of usefulness. Terms only fifty cents a year, in advance. Office, No. 

13, Miller's Block, Superior st. up stairs. (verbatim) (1) 

1337 - H&G May 1; ed:2/2 - The PESTALOZZIAN, devoted to the improvement 

of Common Schools, is the title of a neat semi-monthly paper just commenced 

at Akron, Ohio, by S. L. Sawtell & Co. edi ted by H. K. Smith, 

and S. L. Sawtell. 

"The ti tIe indicates the character of the work. and the number before 

us is in earnest of its future usefulness. We commend the work to 

parents, teachers, and the friends of education generally." (2) 

1338 - H&G May 10; ed:2/1-4 - The first number of the HESPERIAN or 

WESTERN MONTHLY MAGAZINE, edited by Wm. D. Gallagher, and Ottway 

Curry. and published at Columbus by John D. Nichols, is before us. 

Though not, in all respects what we could wish, or what in our view a 

Western Monthly should be, it is quite respectable and deserves a welcome. 

We extract the opening paragraphs and that portion which treats 

of the internal improvements of Ohio. 

"Let the HESPER IAN be sustained by the literary talent of western 

writers and by the patronage of western readers, and it will become one 

of the first Magazines in the country. 

"We recommend such as can afford the subscription to remit the price 

without delay. They will receive an ample equivalent. The HESPERIAN, 

we believe, will be better adapted to the taste and wants of the west 

than eastern magazines, which are liberally patronised here, can be. 

"Let it not be the reproach of western readers that they permitted such 

a periodical to decline and die for want of sustenance." (59) 

1339 - H&G May 14; ed:2/3 - "But yesterday the fertile territory beyond 

Lake Michigan was only the hunting ground of the red man, and to-day the 

whistling plough-boy turns up the lengthened furrow, and the husbandman 

scatters the seed of hope. So wonderful are the mutations of the mighty 

west! 

"We have on our table two numbers of the WISCONSIN CULTURIST, a 

semi-monthly agricultural paper from Milwaukie, W. T., edited by W. P. 

Proudfit, and got up with a taste and spirit that would do credit to any of 

the old eastern States. - Success to the CULTURIST, and the enterprising 

settlers of the 'vast garden.'" (2)



POETRY & POETS (Cont'd) 

Amidst those forest shades that proudly rear'd 

Their unshorn beauty toward the favoring skies, 

An axe rang sharply. There wi th vigorous arm 

Wrought a bold emigrant, while by his side 

His little son with question and response 

Beguiled the toil. 

(Eight more stanzas) (12) 

1363 - H&G Apr. 10:2/1 - "I'd Be A Sub-Treasurer" 

As sung by a tory office-holder with unbounded applause. 

I'd be a Sub-Treasurer - true in the traces, 

I'd go with "the party," till snug in my seat, 

Then rove about on a pure specie basis, 

Buying all things that were pretty and cheap; 

Oh! how I languish for office and places, 

Ohl how I sigh to see Whigs at my feet! 

I'd be a Sub-Treasurer - then play the Graces, 

Buying all things that were pretty and cheap; 

I'd be a Sub-Treasurer - I'd be a Sub-Treasurer, 

Buying for specie - sure I could buy cheap. 

(two more stanzas) (4) 

1364 - H&G May 19: 2/5 - YORICK, AND OTHER POEMS, pub 1 ished by Sanford 

& Lott, Cleveland, is the title of a neat octavo volume of 71 pages, 

laid on our table this morning. The paternity of the work excites much 

curiosity, which the author takes good care not to satisfy. The public 

can only know that it is the production of a denizen of our city. 

From a cursory perusal, we entertain a favorable opinion of the poetic 

talents of the author, as we discover thoughts that breathe happily expressed 

in smooth versification. 

From the fugitive pieces, we copy the following beautiful and feeling 

ap()strophe to the memory of 

"The Sainted Three" 

There side by side, the sainted three, 

A daughter, son and wife, 

Repose in death, forever free 

From all the woes of life! 

The star of love, that beams on high, 

Hath lit their spirits to the sky! 


1365·- H&G June 20:2/2 - Picture Of A Village Girl In Her Garden. 

by William D. Gallagher 

Fairest, where all is beautiful and bright! 

With what a grace she glides among the flow'rs. 

That smile around her bowing at her touch, 

And sprinkling on her small and careful feet, 

The shining drops of the last show'r. 

(six more stanzas) (6) 

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1366 - H&G Aug. 11: 2/1 - "The Chi Id at Prayer." 

'" Twas summer's eve. - the rosy light 

Had faded from the sky, 

And stars came twinkling pure and bright, 

Through the blue arch on high; 

And the western breezes softly stole 

To kiss the weeping flower, 

And nature wore her sweetest smile 

To bless the twil ight hour. 

(five more stanzas) (6) 

136; - H&G Sept. 13:3/5 - Notwithstanding the ridicule which is cast 

upon ladies albums, there is occasionally a rare gem of genuine poetry 

to be found. 

Take the following: Lines from Miss Johnson's album, entitled 

"On a Young Ass." 

This animal is not so fleet 

As rabbi ts in the woods, 

But yet his little snubby feet 

Can walk 0' er neighborhoods. 


1368 - H&G Sept. 21:2/5 - "Our Buckeye Girls" 

I've wandered over many climes, 

I've sought those lands afar, 

Where beauty glitters like the light 

That beams from angel star: 

But I have ne' er met fairy forms, 

With raven - color'd curls, 

That could eel ipse our beautiful • 

Our peerless Buc1teye Girls! 


1369 • H&G Sept. 22; ed: 2/1 - Have we a Buckeye reader - one born in 

a tree-roofed cot· whose lullaby was the wood-wind's tone, whose 

home the wild-wood depths? Has he watched the changing spots on the 

dappled fawn, gathered nuts among the fallen leaves, crushed the grapes 

from the clusters rare, - or swung on the glorious old vine? Aye, has 

he looked on the trees as a marshalled host; drank the trumpet sounds 

as the wind swept by, and worshipped a God when the storm came on? Has 

he been in the forest when night was there, When the stars through the 

leaves told of heaven above, and the "unwri tten music" of heaven around? 

Memory will grow warm then, in perusing the following INSPIRATION by 

Thomas H. Shreve: 

Thank heaven that trees still proudly rise, 

And wave their branches 'neat the skies - 

That still within the forest dim. 

The birds pour forth sweet Nature's hymn -




That there forgetting all we hate, 

And all that made us desolate - 

That far from scenes where ease and guile 

Assume the siren's tone and smile, 

With limbs outstretched upon the sod, 

The heart can leap from earth to God! 

(four more stanzas) (8) 

1370 • HiG Nov. 7: 2/5 • Lines from "Stranger" to the author of "Yorick 

and other Poems, suggested on reading his book: 

Why remain incog., unknown, or hid? 

Does not the meri t of thy muse, forbid 

That she should thus deserted, and forlorn, 

Be left, as th



POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS &: ELECTIONS • Cleveland &: Cuyahoga (Cont'd) 

for the purpose of nominating suitable candidates for the support of 

Whigs at the ensuing Charter election, and adopting such measures as may 

be deemed proper to secure the election of a Whig ticket. (7) 

1385 - H&:G Feb. 15: 2/2 • We hope to see a full meeting at the Court House 

this evening. The Whigs should turn out en masse and nominate a strong 

Whig ticket. 

"Let us be no longer humbugged with the name of 'no party,' a phrase 

which hereabouts always means a majority of Van Buren candidates, sugared 

over with a few Whigs.... A strong Whig ticket can he elected. The 

Whigs are to decide whether they will consent to aid in again electing 

a Van Buren Counc it. " (2) 

1386 • H&:G Feb. 15: 2/5 - Please state that I decline being considered a 

candidate for the office of mayor at the ensuing corporation election. 

D. H. Beardsley. (1) 

1387 • H&G Feb. 15: 2/5 - Please nominate Perley Abbee for the office of 

Marshal for the support of Whigs. (1) 

1388 • H&G Feb. 15:2/5 • Mr. Baldwin requests us to state that he declines 

being considered a candidate for Mayor at the ensuing election. (1) 

1389 • H&G Feb. 15:2/5 - Please insert in your paper the name of H. N. 

Wilbur as a candidate at the ensuing election for the office of Marshal. (1) 

1390 - H&G Feb. 16; ed:2/3 - The ticket nominated at the Court House last 

evening is a strong one, well worthy the support of the Whigs of the city. 

We believe it will be generally acceptable. The Van Buren men who were 

present seemed not to relish the nominations, as they shouted 'no' at 

every name; a pretty good evidence that the men nominated are neither 

twaddlers nor 'no party' men." (1) 

1391 - H&G Feb. 16: 2/4 - The Whigs of Cleveland met last evening at the 

Court House and nominated the following persons for City Officers: 

Mayor, Joshua A. Mills; Aldermen, 1st Ward, J. C. Fairchild, 2d Ward, N. 

Dockstader, 3d Ward, Moses White; Councilmen, 1st Ward, E. F. Gaylord, 

T. Ingraham, Cyrus Mendenhall, 2d Ward, Leonard Case, Ahaz Merchant, 

William Sargeant, 3d Ward, Silas Belden, D. W. Duty, Madison Kelley; 

Treasurer, Samuel Williamson; Marshal, Perley Abbee. 

W. Sargeant was Chairman- of the meeting and David Furniss and 

L. Henderson, Secretaries. (11) 

1392 - H&:G Feb. 17:2/4 - At a meeting of citizens of the 2d Ward, held 

at the City Hotel last night, the following gentlemen were nominated 

for Councilmen of the 2d. Ward: Leonard Case, Benjamin Andrews and 

Henry Blair. 

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POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS· Cleveland & Cuyahoga (Cont'd) 

It was resolved that the meeting respond to the nomination of Mayor, 

Alderman, and Treasurer made by the Mechanics and Workingmen at the 

Court House on the 12th instant, and recommended B. Harrington as a 

suitable candidate for Alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation 

of N. E. Crittenden; and also recommended A. N. Gray for City 

Marshal. G. B. Denio, Chairman, A. N. Gray, Secretary. (4) 

1393 - H&G Feb. 17:2/4 - At a meeting of citizens without distinction 

of party, held in the 3d Ward yesterday, the following gentlemen were 

nominated: For Mayor, Leonard Case; For Alderman, 1st Ward, E. F. 

Gaylord, 2d Ward, E. Baldwin, 3d Ward, M. Barnett; For Councilmen, 1st 

Ward, N. Dockstader, G. Fitch, Wm. Sargeant; 3d Ward, R. Cather, W. 

Crawford, S. Starkweather; For Marshal, Silas Belden; For Treasurer, S. 

Williamson. 

Those present pledged themselves to use their best exertions to secure 

the election of the above ticket, believing, that if elected, the best 

interests of the city wi 11 be promoted. W. Crawford, Chairman, 

D. Baldwin, Sec'y. (4) 

1394 • H&G Feb. 19; adv: 2/6 - Proclamation. Whereas it is provided that 

the Mayor previous to any election shall issue a proclamation to the qualified 

voters, therefore I, John. W. Willey, Mayor of the City of Cleveland, 

hereby notify and require the qualified electors to assemble on 

Monday, Mar. 5th next, at the various voting places in the city wards, and 

then and there proceed to elect one Mayor, three Aldermen, one Marshal, 

and one Treasurer in and for said city; and three Councilmen in and for 

each Ward. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed 

the seal of said city, this 19th day of February, A. D., 1838. John W. 

Willey, Mayor. (3) 

1395 • H&G Feb. 21:2/4 • I am not a candidate for Mayor at the coming 

election. I supposed that matter was generally understood at the general 

meeting. I did not observe that I had been named by any of the Ward 

meetings until yesterday, or I should sooner have advised my name to be 

taken out of the paper. It was placed there without my knowledge. If 

the Electors of the second ward think I can render them any service as 

Counci1man, I will endeavor to serve them as well as I can, if elected. 

Leonard Case. (2) 

1396 - H&G Feb. 23; adv: 2/5 - An ordinance designating the places of 

holding the annual election in the city of Cleveland for the year 1838. 

Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Cleveland that 

the annual election in and for said city for the year 1838 shall be holden 

in the several wards of said city at the following places, viz: 

In the first ward, at the Court House. In the second ward,in the 

basement story of the stone (Presbyterian) church, Ontario street. In 

the third ward, in the brick Academy, St. Clair street. Passed Feb. 21, 

1838.· John W. Willey, Mayor. Oliver P. Baldwin, city clerk. (verbatim) 

(2)



POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS &: ELECTIONS - Cleveland &: Cuyahoga (Cont'd) 

1397 - H&:G Mar. 1:2/5 - "Mr. Richard Winslow requests us to state that 

he declines being a candidate for the office of Councilman, or for any 

other office at the ensuing election." (1) 

1398 - H&:G Mar. 1:2/5 - We are requested by Mr. Geo. B. Merwin, to 

withdraw his name from the list of candidates for Councilman. 0) 

1399 . H&G Mar. 1; adv:2/5 - Whigs Attention. The Whigs of the city 

of Cleveland will meet at Concert Hall, Miller's Block, at 7 0 'clock, 

Tomorrow (Friday) evening, the 2d inst. to make arrangements for the 

charter election on Monday. A full attendance is requested. By order 

of the Committee. (1) 

1400 - H&:G Mar. 2; adv:2/4 - Second Ward. Notice - The Whigs of the 

second Ward are requested to meet on Saturday Evening next, at 7 o'clock; 

at the City Hotel, to nominate Councilmen for the ensuing election. 


1401 - H&:G Mar. 2; adv:2/6 - Messrs. Editors - You will please discontinue 

my name as a candidate for councilman in the 3d ward. Yours, D. W. Duty. 

(ll 

1402 - H&:G Mar. 3:2/4 - At a meeting of Whigs, March 2d, held at Concert 

Hall, Simeon Ford was elected Chairman and L. Handerson, Secretary. A 

committee reported that the following persons be presented as candidates 

for the support of the Whigs: For Mayor, Joshua Mi lis; Aldermen, 1st 

Ward, William Milford; 2d Ward, N. Dockstader: 3d Ward, Silas Belden; 

Councilmen, 1st Ward, H. Childs, T. Ingraham, Cyrus Mendenhall; 2d Ward, 

Leonard Case, Edward Baldwin, William Sargeant; 3d Ward, M. Barnet, 

J. A. Vincent, Tom Lemen: Treasurer, Samuel Williamson; Marshal, Benjamin 

Hebard. 

A vigi lance commi ttee was appointed in each ward, to appoint four 

persons in each ward to attend the polls and see that there is fair play. 

A resolution was passed that the meeting pledge themselves to use all 

honorable means to secure the election of the candidates nominated. 

(11) 

1403 - H&:G Mar. 3:2/5 - We are requested to state that Silas Belden is 

not a Candidate for Marshal. (1) 

1404 - H&:G Mar. 3:2/5 - I am not a candidate for any office at the City 

Election. V. S. Card. (1) 

1405 • H&:G Mar. 3:2/5 • Please announce Isaac Taylor as a Candidate for 

Marshal, and oblige. "Many Voters." (1) 

1406 - H&:G Mar. 13:2/5 • Please announce L. W. Babbitt as a suitable 

person for the office of Constable at the ensuing Township Election. 

"Many Mechanics." 0) 

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The great importance of the coming political contest renders necessary 

a full and vigorous attendance at the above preparatory meeting. By 

order of Central Committee, W. B. Lloyd, Ch'm. (2) 

1427 - H&G Aug. 8:2/5 • Whig County Convention. A Convention of the 

Whigs of Cuyahoga County will be held at the Court House in Cleveland, 

on Saturday, September 1st, at 11 o'clock A.M., for the purpose of nomi· 

nating a ticket, and making other preparations for the coming election. 

Wm. B. Lloyd, M. Barnett, R. Gale. D. Hersh, H. Foot, D. C. Valentine, 

C. E. Clapp, Daniel Warren, County Central Committee. (2) 

1428 • H&G Aug. 8:2/5 • Please announce the name of J. C. Fairchild as 

a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the coming elections, subject 

to the decision of the convention. A Whig (1) 

1423 . H&G Aug. 16:2/5 • Whig County Convention Sept. 1st. Township 

Meeting Aug. 25th. (verbatim) (1) 

1430 • H&G Aug. 16: 2/5 • Messrs. Edi tors: . Please announce Luke R isely 

as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Whig County 

Convention, and oblige thorough going business men. Cuyahoga. (I) 

1431 • H&G Aug. 18; ed: 2/3 • The first of September is at hand, when the 

Whigs of Cuyahoga are to determine who shall be their candidates for the 

important offices to be filled the ensuing autumn. Township meetings are 

to be held on the 25th inst. for the appointment of delegates to the 

Convention next month. and upon the Whigs of the townships, therefore, 

will depend the character of those meetings, which must determine that of 

the Convention itself. If they turn out in a body, an expression of their 

wi 11, the wi 11 of the people is given. But if they stay at home and 

suffer the delegates to be chosen by such as attend from interested motives, 

the whole affair is turned into a farce. 

"It is for our pol itical opponents to fabricate publ ic opinion through 

the medium of packed conventions drummed up by office holders, and in 

fact composed of them and their dependents; let the Conventions of Whigs 

be (as we trust they ever will be) a full and perfect representation of 

the people themselves." (6) 

1432 - H&G Aug. 21:2/5 • In a letter to the editor, "A Whig" says: I 

would suggest the propriety of waiting for our county convention to nominate 

county officers as best calculated to keep the Whigs united on Whig 

principles, which are, that 'tbe people rule.'" (1) 

1433 • H&G Aug. 22: 2/4 . Tbe Whigs of Cuyahoga County are requested to 

take into consideration in their Township meetings on Saturday next, 

(Sept. 1) the expediency of sending delegates to the Young Men's State 

Convention to be held at Mt. Vernon, Knox County, on the 10th day of 

September next, and to instruct their delegates to the County Nominating

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1441 - H&G Aug. 29; ed:2/1 - For good and sufficient reasons the Whig 

Young Men's State Convention has been postponed until the 20th of 

September. 

"We are gratified to note that preparations are already making in 

many of the counties to ensure the attendance of large delegations." (2) 

1442 • H&G Aug. 28:2/5 - Please announce that Samuel Williamson is a 

candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor, and oblige 

Voters. (1) 

1443 - H&G Aug. 29:2/3 - At a regular meeting of the Whigs of Dover 

Township, held at the Town House on Aug. 25. C. E. Clapp was called to 

the Chair, and L. L. Adams appointed Secretary. 

On a motion to choose six delegates to attend the County Convention 

on Sept. 1. the following were unanimously elected. Eli Clemonds, Austin 

Lilley. David Oaks, Asher Cooley, Charles Hall, 1. 1. Adams. 

The candidacy of Leverett Johnson and Wm. B. Lloyd for State Legislature 

was approved subject to the decision of the County Convention. (7) 

1444 - H&G Aug. 29: 2/3 - The Whigs of Mayfield, in meeting assembled on 

Aug. 25th, appointed the following delegates to the County Convention: 

D. Dille. A. 1. Dille, A. Johnson. S. S. Goodspeed, Silas Parker, Samuel 

Whiting. 

Joseph Vance was approved as candidate for Governor, and Thomas Ewing 

for Senator to Congress. (4) 

1445 - H&G Aug. 30:2/5 - Please announce the name of H. N. Ward, Esq., 

as a candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to the approval of 

County Convention, and oblige Whig Voters. (1) 

1443 - H&G Aug. 30:2/5 - Messrs. Editors: - The farmers of Rockport request 

you to notice the name of Calvin Giddings. Esq. of Rockport, as 

a suitable candidate for the office of Sheriff of Cuyahoga County, subject 

to the decision of the Convention. He is well qualified and of such 

character as we shall support, if nominated. The west part of Cuyahoga 

county never was yet bonored with a Sheriff. (1) 

1447 - H&G Aug. 31:2/4 - To the Electors of Cuyaboga County: You are now 

upon the eve of one of the most important Elections ever held in this 

state. It is of the greatest importance that every Whig should discharge 

his duty. There is but one way in which he can do this, and that is by 

going for a union and a concentration of the whole party upon the nominations 

to be made at the Convention tomorrow. 

Let us select good men, those in whose honesty. integrity and ability 

the people have conf idence; it matters not in what town they 1 ive, whether 

in city or country, if they are true Whigs. Let Union be our motto - 

Action our watchword - and we are safe. (6)

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POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Cleveland & Cuyahoga (Cont'd) 

1448 - H&G Aug. 31:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, L. L. Rice says: 

The story in the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER concerning a report abroad 

that Mr. Williamson is not a candidate for Auditor is a sheer fabrication; 

got up by the editor to enable him to vent his spite at me. 

Mr. Williamson told me some two or three months since that he should 

not bea candidate. 

"I called on him one day last week, and enquired if that was sti 11 

his determination; and he informed me that he had concluded that if nominated 

he should not decline." (2) 

1449 - H&G Sept. 1; ed:2/3 - The County Convention now in session at the 

Court House is one of the most respectable assemblages of freemen.we 

ever looked upon; every township in the county, we believe, having delegates 

present. 

The following ticket has been nominated: Representatives, Leverett 

Johnson, William B. Lloyd; Sheriff, S. S. Handerson; Auditor, S. 

Williamson; Commissioner, Diodatus Clark; Coroner, G. L. Chapman. (4) 

1450 • H&G Sept. 3; ed: 2/3 • The Convention on Sept. 1 was emphatically 

the People's Convention and the nominations of that large and respectable 

assemblage will be triumphantly ratified by the free voters of Cuyahoga 

on the 9th of October. 

"The question of selection being fairly settled, our duty as Whigs 

is plain and not to be mistaken. In the spirit of one of the resolutions, 

it is to support the ticket, - the whole ticket - and Nothing but the 

Ticket. Let us do so heart and soul, and the result will be a Whig 

majority of at 1east One Thousand votes in Old Cuyahoga. Shall it be so? 

Cuyahoga 'Can if she Will! '" (4) 

1451 • H&G Sept. 3; ed: 2/3 • The fathers of the County met in Convention 

Saturday, (Sept. 1). The old pioneers, the men who felled the forest, 

reared the cabins and made our glorious country what it is. met to deliberate 

and select men to fill the offices of the county. 

"Their deliberations and selections are before the public .• Will they 

not meet with a hearty approval?" (2) 

1452 - H&G Sept. 5; ed :2/1 . The ADVERTISER says: The HERALD AND 

GAZETTE is preaching up party discipline - Whipping the dissatisfied 

into the traces. 

"The HERALD AND GAZETTE does go for the 'ticket, and nothing but 

the ticket,' whether a Whig Convention of the people nominate the man 

of our choice, or not. 

"We look upon the Convention on Saturday (Sept. 1) as emphatically 

the people's Convention, and had that Convention nominated John Barr, 

the HERALD and GAZETTE would have supported the nomination with the 

same pertinacity it does the ticket selected." (3) 

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3d, That the Barr faction has been got up by the administration party 

for the purpose of dividing the Whigs of this county. 

Resolved, That the proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, 

and published in the HERALD AND GAZETTE. Abner Nelson, Chairman. John 

Barnum, Secretary. (verbatim) (4) 

1457 - H&G Sept. 25:2/3 - At a meeting held at lohn Melton·s in Mayfield 

on the 20th inst., for the purpose of discussing the Whig cause, Harvey 

Sheffield was called to the Chair, and Ezra Eddy appointed Secretary. 

Wm. B. Lloyd, Esq. was called upon, and addressed the meeting. 

Ebenezer Abbot, Will istor Murphey, and Orrin Chase were appointed a 

Committee to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting.' 

The following resolutions were reported and adopted: 

Whereas, The prosperity, the happiness, and the glory of this country, 

depends on the success of Republican principles, which all true Whigs 

have for years been laboring to maintain and whereas there is no safety 

but in union, therefore, Resolved, That as true Whigs we are resolved to 

sacrifice personal preferences in relation to Representatives to the 

next General Assembly on the altar of publ ic good, and wi 11 most hearti ly 

unite in supporting the regular nominated Whig ticket. 

Resolved, That the foregoing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, 

and published in the HERALD GAZETTE. H. Sheffield, Ch' n. E. Eddy, 

Sec'y. (verbatim) (4) 

1458 - H&G Sept. 29; ed:2/2 - We like to witness the "fitness of things" 

even in the motto on a political banner under which either frier.ds or 

enemies rally. Appropriateness in all things, say we. 

The front window of the COllrt House is ornamented today wi th a transparency 

covered with pictures of all manner of creeping things as magnified 

by Dr. Weldon's Microscope of some millions magnifying power. 

"The Microscope, an excellent one, too, is within, where the patent 

democrats hold their convention today, and will doubtless be of great 

service in magnifying the prospects, numbers, and qualities of the great 

family of subservients, in this County." (2) 

1459 - H&G Sept. 29:2/2,3 - The Whigs of Independence met at the House 

of Wm. H. Knapp on the 21th Sept. 1838, agreeable to previous notice, 

Jonathan Fisher Esq., was chosen chairman and E. M. Gleason Secretary. 

Wm. B. Lloyd was called on and addressed the meeting. The following 

Resolution was unanimously adopted. 

Resolved, That inasmuch as the County Convention held in Cleveland 

on the first inst. was composed of honorable and enlightened men we most 

cheerfully approve the nominations made by that convention for county 

officers and particularly for Representatives to the General Assembly, 

and that we will use all honorable means to promote their election. 

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the 

Chairman and Secretary and published in the HERALD AND GAZETTE. 

Jonathan Fisher, Chairman. E. M. Gleason, Sec'y. (verbatim) (3) 

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1466 - H&G Oct. 10; ed:2/1 - The Whigs, the noble, the true-hearted 

Whigs of old Cuyahoga have scored a victory at the polls. Nothing could 

corrupt, nothing seduce, nothing withstand the grand Whig phalanx of old 

Cuyahoga at the polls. 

"They have elected their ticket, and The Whole Ticket! Votes from 

old Cuyahoga- for the U. S. Senate, the voice, the united voice of the 

patriotic Whigs of one of the staunchest Whig counties in the State. 

"Huzza! Huzza!" (5) 

1467 - H&G Oct. 10; adv: 2/1 - Headquarters Tonight! The Whigs of 

Cleveland, Ohio City, and elsewhere, will meet at Musical Hall this 

evening at half past six o'clock. (1) 

1468 - H&G Oct. 10; ed:2/2 - "'Pills for the Great Nominee - Through 

by Daylight' - was one of the mottoes of the 'pestle and mortar' party 

yesterday. 

"The dose was too large. The Quacks were laid cold by their own 

nostrums!" (1) 

1469 - H&G Oct. 10:2/2 - Incidents of the Election: - "What is your 

name?" said one of the inspectors to a person offering a vote. 

"John Barr," said the fellow, forgetting his own name in his zeal 

for his candidate. 

"Have you been natural i zed?" asked a challenger of a foreigner, who 

presented his vote. 

"Yes. " 

"Where were you naturalized?" 

"At Montreal," said the fellow. (I) 

1470 - H&G Oct. 10; ed:2/2 - "'A spanking breeze and a flowing sea' 

cleared from the port of Cuyahoga yesterday the long, low, black, suspicious 

looking schooner LOCOFOCOISM, and her piratical tender DISOR 

GANISM for Salt River! The names of the officers of both crafts were 

deposited in the ballot-boxes yesterday, and a list of passengers registered 

in the Poll Books, a safe passage, and no return!" (2) 

1471 - H&G Oct. 11; ed:2I2 - At an early hour last evening, the Whigs who 

had labored and toiled for the success of the Whig ticket filled the 

Musical Hall to overflowing, to rejoice over the glorious victory they 

had achieved. We never attended so joyous a meeting - one where so much 

good feeling prevailed. 

Speeches were made, cheers given, and it was a Bunker Hi 11 triumph. 

At nine o'clock the meeting adjourned to the "Exchange" in Ohio City. 

The large hall in the Exchange was filled with true-hearted Whigs. 

W. Burton was called to the chair and a committee was appointed to make 

out the order of exercises. The company were seated, sparkling champaigne 

was upon the table, and wit and humor, and mirth and song, gave 

zest and animation to the merry hearts. 

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1479 - H&G Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 - "Proud Spot. - Look at the delegation from 

the Reserve. Will our Whig friends at the South still 'kick and cuff, ' 

or allow the Reserve her proper weight and political influence?" (1) 

1480 - H&G Nov. 17:2/4 - H. A. Hulbert, Esq., of Ohio City, was yesterday 

elected Justice of the Peace for Brooklyn township. He was elected 

some weeks since and the election set aside. The one held yesterday 

was warmly contested. (1) 

Municipal 

1481 - H&G Mar. 31; ed:2/4 - The Whigs of Detroit made a rally at the 

polls for Inspectors of Elections on the 28th. They routed the "Locofocos" 

and elected an entire Whig Ticket. 

"On Monday next (Apr. 2) the charter election comes on, when the 

locofocos must expect to get 'rowed up salt river' a liUe farther." 

1482 - H&G Apr. 5; ed: 2/3 - "Such a victory as the Whigs of Detroit 

have gained over the spoilsmen is cheering to every genuine Whig in the 

land. Is there any reason why the Whigs of this city should not imitate 

their example and organize for their local elections, instead of listening 

to the deceptive pretences of 'no party,' and permitting their 

opponents to foist in their own men?" (1) 

1483 - H&G Apr. 21; ed: 2/5 - The result of the New York election electrified 

the Whigs of this city and dumb-founded the "loco-focos." 

"The burst of feeling was not one of noise and sound - it was that 

deep, uncontrollable expression of joy which the nearly stranded mariner 

feels when his storm-beat craft weathers the hurricane, and the smiling 

sun again beams upon the troubled waters .. All felt that the monster 

loco focoism had been met and strangled in its den, and the friends of 

Wholesome laws and good order breathed freer as the tidings spread that 

the commercial heart of the Union had not been yielded up a prey to the 

lawless rule of agrarian mobocracy. The noble Whigs of New York deserve 

the thanks of the whole Union. It . (5) 

1484 • H&G Apr. 21; ed:2/5 - The GLOBE of Saturday night (Apr. 14) contains 

most gratifying intell igence from New York. It says: "We have 

carried a majority in both branches of the Counci 1. " 

(H&G) "The loco focos started their Express to the White House a few 

hours too soon, unless their object was to get the liquor." (1) 

1485 - H&G May 5; ed:2/3 - The Baltimore AMERICAN says, "We were absolutely 

without sufficient funds to pay the necessary expenses incidental 

to an election." 

(H&G) "So ho! Martin closed his 'strong box' against his friends in 

Baltimore. The 'poor but honest' loco focos had not 'sufficient funds' 

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to buy up a majority! The New York election had made a vacant spot 

in the Government safe, and it was wise in Van to save his coppers." 

1486 - H&G May 7; ed: 2/2 - The importance of the Whig triumph in 

Baltimore is augumented by the fact that it is the first Whig victory 

in that city since the reign of Jacksonism commenced. The locofocos 

feel the loss of this old citadel severely. (verbatim) (1) 

1487 • H&G May 7; ed: 2/4 - "The DETROIT FREE PRESS in noticing the 

defeat of the Loco Focos in Baltimore says it only confirms what Mr. 

Jefferson said, that in a republican government, 'great cities arc sores 

upon the body politic.' Those 'sores' are becoming painful to the 

democratic 'body' - as contortions at the loss of city after city show. 

They were very healthy spots, however, in the eyes of Mr. Jefferson's 

admirers, when Jacksonism ruled every city in the land from Detroit to 

Dogtown. Circumstances alter cases still." (2) 

1488 • H&G May 14; ed:2/3 - The Locofocos have elected a mayor In 

Massillon by a majority of some 20 votes. 

"Let them shout. They are thankful for small favors." (1) 

1489 - H&G May 16; ed: 2/2 - Troy has followed in the wake of Albany and 

elected an entire Whig Council at the late charter election. 

"Troy and Albany have set a noble example to Whig cities. No professed 

Whigs were active at the polls, working shoulder to shoulder with 

the Locofocos for sinister purposes. The Locofocos were forced to fight 

on their own hook, and no political trimmers were found to aid them to 

a quasi victory. Let the Whigs of other cities remember the glorious 

resul ts. " (2) 

1490 • H&G May 22; ed: 2/3 - New Brunswick has made a clean sweep of 

Locofocoism at her charter election. The old city has elected an entire 

Whig ticket, by a majori ty of more than 100 votes. 

"Last year the city was altogether Loco Foco. Another' Democratic 

reaction! ft' (1) 

1491 . H&G Oct. 2; ed: 2/2 • Last Friday (Sept. 28) the friends of Ri tner 

and the Constitution made a clean sweep at the Inspector's election in 

Pittsburgh, their candidates being victorious in every ward by an aggregate 

majori ty of 385 votes! Gain 325! Huzza for the coal heavers and 

iron mongers! 

Next Tuesday give the Loco Focos their finishing blow, if you would 

have business revive, and manufactures and Commerce flourish. Whigs of 

Cleveland! emulate the example of the noble PiUsburghersl (5) 

1492 - H&G Oct. 10; ed: 2/1 - Our Banner Floats in Light. The biggest 

kind of earthquake for Lorain! 1,00J cheers. The only dark spot on the 

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POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Municipal (Cont'd) 

Reserve is redeemed! "Loco-Foco" Hubbard, the master spirit of the tin 

pan, of experiments, Van Burenism, anti-banking and demagogueism, expunged. 

. 

The whole ticket is undoubtedly carried with the exception of the 

County Surveyor, the candidate nominated by the Van Buren party having, 

in some towns, run on both tickets. 

"Freemen of Lorain! You will breathe frt"e-er and easier as you wake 

this morning to the consciousness that yesterday's resistance to a desperate 

foe was not in vain." (9) 

1493 - H&G Oct. 10; ed:2/2 - A gentleman direct from Hudson informs us 

that the entire Whig ticket is elected in Portage County. 

"Precise majority not known. Huzza for Portalle." (2) 

1494 - H&G Oct. 20; ed:2/3 - The chop-fallen "Loco-Focos" of Lorain 

attribute their defeat to imported votes from Cuyahoga County and the 

REPUBLICAN reiterates the falsehood, backed by affidavits of what a 

certain boy said in repeating "Loco-Foco" stories! 

"As the REPUBLICAN seems ambitious of sustaining its former bad 

character, the ridiculous statement is a perfect god-send to the editor." 

Ohio 

1495 - H&G Jan. 13; ed:2/5 - The "Loco-Foco" Convention of the 8th met 

and nominated Wilson Shannon of Belmont county for Governor. 

"And who is Wilson Shannon? is now the enquiry. He is represented 

as a young man, a second rate lawyer, but little known, and just the 

kind of candidate Gov. Vance will beat by 10 or 15,000 votes. No mistake 

in that. The Reserve is good for her full share of that majority." (3) 

1496 • H&G Jan. 29; ed:2/2,3 - In selecting their candidate, the locofocos 

were probably influenced by the consideration, that the man least known 

to the people, would stand the best chance of an election. Consequently 

the "old u'ns" of the party were put by, and the claims of the Reserve 

slighted. 

"In answer to the enquiry 'who is Wilson Shannon, the nominee of the 

late locofoco Convention?'" we subjoin his 'eventful history' as given 

in the OHIO STATESMAN. It will be seen that he was born and bred much 

like other boys - went to college and the law like other young men - ran 

for Congress and was defeated, as others have done before him - and finally 

makes a very popular and no doubt good Prosecuting Attorney for old 

Belmont •• Such are Wilson Shannon's claims on the people of Ohio for the 

place now so ably and honorably filled by Joseph Vance, when 'all cyphered 

out! '" (6) 

1497 - H&G Feb. I; ed:3/2 - The late Philip Doddridge of Western Virginia, 

on being asked how so many great men were produced in the West, replied: 

We set a young fellow of fair personal appearance upon the stump, and 

blow him up to the requisite size for the occasion. 

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"Wilson Shannon, to use the fashionable phrase, is being blown up, 

just now, for the purpose of running him against Joseph Vance." (2) 

1498 - H&G May 12; ed:2/2 - In pursuance of a resolution adopted by the 

Whig county convention, held in this city on the 28th u1t., the central 

committee have appointed delegates representing every township in this 

county to attend the state convention at Columbus on the 31st of this 

month. 

"As it is highly desirable that this county should be fully and 

strongly represented in the state convention, we trust that the persons 

appointed, will not be prevented by any trifling obstacles from attending. 

" (6) 

1499 - H&G May 14; ed:2/3 - At the recent special election in the new 

county of Erie, Ohio, the Locofocos elected their entire ticket by a 

small majority. 

"The victory is opportune to the Locos, as for months they have 

shouted 'dumb as an oyster. '" (1) 

1500 - H&G May 19; ed: 2/4 - The Whigs of central and southern Ohio will 

be out in their strength at the state Whig convention at Columbus on the 

31st of May and it is important that the north be fully represented. The 

Whigs of Portage bave chartered an elegant canal boat, and the expense 

to each delegate from Akron to Columbus, and back, including their stay 

at the latter place, will be only $10. 

"Wbat say the de legates from Cuyaboga to a simi lar arrangement?" (4) 

1501 - H&G June 4; ed: 2/1 - "The people have moved in the right spirit, 

and such a gathering of the ardent Whigs from every nook and corner of 

the Buckeye State - from the wave-girdled shores of Erie, the very home 

of Whig principles and Whig triumphs - to the green hills tbat skirt the 

la belle riviere, where the shout of victory has, and will again, go up 

from the Sons of Freedom - was never before witnessed at our beautiful 

Capital. Nobly, most nobly have the Wbigs of Ohio rallied to tbe rescue 

of the country - and the ballot-boxes next October, will show tbat Van 

Buren Loco Focoism finds no quarter in the great exemplar State of the 

mighty West." (3) 

1502 - H&G June 4; ed:2/2 - A Senatorial Ccnvention is to be held by the 

Wbigs in the Maumee district on July 26th to nominate a candidate to 

fill the vacancy occasioned by tbe illegality of tbe election of Curtis 

Bates, Esq. 

"Let tbe Whigs put up tbeir best man, and elect bim too. They can, 

if they will." (1) 

1503 - H&G June 5; ed:2/4 - The state campaign is now fairly open. Both 

political parties are marshaled for the contest, and the friends of the 

administration will make a desperate struggle to recover their lost ground.




A governor, 19 members of Congress, 18 State Senators, and an entire 

House of Representatives are to be chosen October next. The next Legislature 

wi 11 also elect a Senator in place of Thomas Morris, who has so 

long misrepresented Ohio in the National Councils. 

"Let our war cry be Conservative Whig principles, in opposition to 

destructive Loco Focoism - an independent, fearless and honest Whig 

Legislature, in preference to a cringing serville and dishonest Van 

Buren one - a high-minded, talented and uncollared Congressional delegation, 

without a single fawning, dodging, or bullying sub-servative - 

the upright 'old ox-driver' for Governor, instead of the untried 'Leatherwood 

Lawyer' - and last but not least, the return of Thomas Ewing to 

the U. S. Senate, in place of Thomas Morris. Shall these desirable results 

be accomplished? Ohio 'can, if she will,' and for the Reserve we 

confidently say 'she will! '" (5) 

1504 - H&G June 5; ed:2/4 - "With proud satisfaction we publish the 

proceedings of the Whig State Convention. They are imbued with the 

spirit of true Whigs, and show that union, concession, and devotion to 

the cause, instead of paltry man-worship, were the moving impulse of that 

vast assemblage of freemen." (2) 

H&G June 6; ed:2/4 - See Courts 

1505 - H&G June 16; ed: 2/3 - "The Whigs of Ohio must not rest on their 

arms during the coming campaign. The powers at Washington are making a 

desperate struggle to recover the State, and money will be lavished like 

water in the establ ishment of Loco Foco presses to fight their battles •••• 

"The Whigs of Ohio must now meet the Loco Focos on their own ground, 

and do battle with their own weapons, if they would continue the State 

administration in the hands of honest men - men who consult the public 

rather than the party weal. Whig' temporary papers' must be established 

to counteract the influence, and countraQict the falsehoods of the pensioned 

presses - the antidote must be circulated simultaneously with the 

poison. " (5) 

1506 - H&G June 20; ed:2/4 - The friends of Joseph Ritner, the old 

farmer of Pennsylvania, are wide awake. The Young Men's State Convention, 

held at Reading on the 4th inst., was only equalled by the gathering 

of the people at Columbus on the 31st ult. 

"The Young Whigs of Ohio should emulate the example of the young 

Freemen of Pennsylvania. Remember, young men for war." (1) 

1507 - H&G June 22; ed:2/3 - The New York EXPRESS states that the 

Michigan State loan of $5,000,000 has not been taken up by the United 

States Bank. The stock was offered to the Dank by Gov. Mason, but was 

dec1 ined, and the Morris Canal Company have been entrusted with tbe 

disposal of the stock in Europe. 

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"Ohio sends her Commissioners into market, and her stock is sought 

for eagerly at a round premium, as soon as offered. Our neighbors in 

Michigan may be assured that we have no wish to interfere in her elections, 

or sneer at her choice of rulers, but we cannot avoid alluding 

to this difference in the standing of the two Sister states abroad, to 

warn our own citizens of the blighting influence of Loco Focoism upon 

the great interests of the country. Let them look at the doctrines put 

forth by the pensioned press in Michigan as well as in their own State, 

and judge of their withering influence upon the interest, currency, and 

prosperity of a State by the simple announcement at the head of this 

article, and when they see the result, let them place Ohio in the same 

humi liating position, hy the election of Wilson Shannon as Governor of 

this State. If they can be satisfied with such a result we had almost 

said we would be satisfied also, but 'we will think of that, yes, we 

will think of that. '" (5) 

1508 - H&G July 5; ed: 2/2 - The young "Loco-Focos" will hold a State 

Convention at Newark on the 17th of August, per order of Carter B. 

Harlan, Esq., Secretary of State, a hard fisted Democrat of the first 

water •. 

"We predict a lean gathering. The young men of Ohio possess too much 

intelligence to be gulled into the support of Benton's humbugs, or Van 

Buren's corruptions. It takes the old hardened members of the party to 

go them. Mr. Harlan's late mission to the Reserve may put money in his 

purse, but will not put Lo(ofoco votes in the ballot boxes. The Auditor 

failed in that game last year." (2) 

1509 - H&G July 10; ed:2/3 - The Hon. Wilson Shannon, the "Loco-Foco" 

candidate for Governor, in the course of his electioneering tour through 

northern Ohio, arrived in this city yesterday and took lodgings at the 

Franklin. 

"He will no doubt be cordially received by Government office holders, 

and the loafers quartered in the city, but we opine that the sun-burnt, 

sweat-dropping farmers in the country will be too busy in their hayfields 

to 1 isten to many locofoco speeches from the Leatherwood Lawyer. 

Though the weather is quite too hot for a dish of locofoco politics, we 

will endeavor to be present at the Court House 'to hear his say' this 

evening, and note our 'first impressions' to-morrow." (3) 

1510 - H&G July 11; ed:2/2 - "We attended, last evening, the gathering 

of the office-holders, and their few Loco Foco adherents in this city, 

to do honor to the Hon. Wilson Shannon, sat out his two hour speech, and 

our first impressions are, that in order to advance his own election and 

the interests of the Loco Foco party, Wilson Shannon, Esq., should forthwith 

return to his Law Office on Leatherwood Creek. His special pleading 

for office smacks too palpably of the pettifogging demagogue to go 

down with the intelligent, close-observing, and discriminating voters of 

northern Ohio. As the Clockmaker would say, his 'soft sawder' will never 

secure their support." (3)

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1527 - H&G Aug. 16; ed: 2/2 - The State Central Commi ttee has decided that 

tbe Convention of the Whig Young Men shall be held September 10 at the 

Village of Mt. Vernon in Knox County. "Yes 'the right spirit is abroad,' 

The Whig Young Men of Ohio are eager for the rally. The Northern 

Counties will be fully represented at the Convention, and what is better, 

at the polls. tt (2) 

1528 - H&G Aug. 16:2/4 - We are authorized to announce that Jobn A. Foote 

Esq., declines being a candidate for re-election to the Legislature. (1) 

1529 - H&G Aug. 16: 2/4, 5 - The following letter appears over the signature 

of "Civis." Common Schools. No. 1. To the people of Cuyahoga 

County, Fellow Citizens: We are in the midst of a crisis which regularly 

precedes every important election - not a crisis on which hinges 

the ascension or fall of a cherished pol itical party, merely, but one in 

which light and darkness are struggling for supremacy. The great question 

is now before us for determination. Will we have the rising and 

future generations of Ohio and of the United States come on to the stage 

of action an educated. a virtuous, and a free people, or a people that 

shall exhibit in odious proximity the princely wealth and sordid poverty, 

the refined education and barbarous ignorance, the law despising aristocracy 

and soul degraded servitude of the old world. 

This question we are to decide for good or ill, according as we sustain 

or stand aloof from the exertions made by the State and by individuals 

in behalf of Common Schools. 

"But what are the means by which this universal education is to be 

effected? We may answer, mainly by the action of the people.... The 

people, then, must be its champions. Their's to a considerable extent, 

must be the contributions, and theirs must be the guardianship that will 

secure its ultimate success." (16) 

1530 - H&G Aug. 16:2/5 - Messrs. Editors - You will insert the name of 

Nemiah Allen of Willoughby, in your paper, as a candidate for Representative 

subject to the decision of the County Convention. (1) 

1531 - H&G Aug. 18:2/3 - The Wbigs of Lorain are rising In their strength 

and will render a good account of tbemselves in October. Their Convention 

August 16th was one of the Jargest and most respectable political 

gatherings ever held in the county. (3) 

1532 - H&G Aug. 22; ed: 2/3, 4 - The public dinners tn Mr. Bond at Portsmouth 

and Chillicothe were splendid affairs. Bond's constituents are of 

the right stuff, and he is just the man to retain their affections and 

support. 

"He will be re-elected by a triumphant majority." (1) 

1533 - H&G Aug. 23:2/4 - John W. Willey, Esq., of this city, presided 

at the "Loco-Foco" Young Men's State Convention held at Newark on the 

17th inst. (1)




1534 - H&G Aug. 23:2/4 - Please say that T. M. Kelley will be supported 

for Representative at the County Convention. Many Whigs. (1) 

1535 - H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/2 - "'Faith is it so?' - The Georgetown 

EXAMINER says the 'native' is no native 'at all, at all,' and that Wilson 

Shannon was born in Ireland! It is cruel thus to rob the Lawyer of his 

only qualifications for Governor in the eyes of the Loco Focos. Maybe 

he was born in both countries." (1) 

1536 - H&G Aug. 27:2/3 - In a letter to the editor "A Citizen" says: 

"Allow me to ask one question through the medium of your paper. Is 

Nehemiah Allen, Esq., one of those members who voted for that odious 

and unjust apportionment bill of 1835-36, in the Legislature of our 

State? I merely ask the question, as I have noticed his name for nomination 

for the Legislature the ensuing session, and an answer is of importance 

to me." (1) 

1537 - H&G Aug. 29; ed:2/1 - We are well satisfied from what we see and 

hear around us in this state and elsewhere that a fierce struggle will 

be made by the minions of the Administration at the coming election, 

such as never before has been witnessed. 

"It becomes us then at once to begin the work of self defense. Let 

us be cautious as well as active, and take care that no man is nominated 

who is not heart and soul a Whig, and against whom no charge of a political 

character can be brought.... Let us but do our duty and Ohio is 

safe." (11) 

1538 - H&G Aug. 30; ed: 2/2 - Indiana is sound to the core. There is an 

overwhelming Whig majori ty in the Legislature. "What say the Buckeyes? _ 

Shall Indiana lead her elder sister in the work of reform? Let the ballot 

boxes answer as becomes our State on the 9th of October." (2) 

1539 - H&G Aug. 30; ed:2/3 - The Loco-Focos of Hamilton county have held 

their convention, and nominated Alexander Duncan for re-election to 

Congress; G. W. Holmes to the State Senate, and James J. Farran, Israel 

Brown to the House. The Cincinnati GAZETTE says the candidates are immediately 

to commence their electioneering tours in the country, and 

keep it up until election. The GAZETTE adds: "It is generally admitted 

that the two parties in this county are about equally divided. The 

Loco Focos understand this perfectly, and feel the absolute necessity 

of union and activity to prp-serve to themselves the honor and profits of 

office. Let the Whigs of Hamilton county learn a lesson from the above." 

(H&G) "Let the Whigs of Cuyahoga also profit by the lesson. Though 

in a handsome majority, still our motto must be Union - our watchword 

Action." (3) 

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1540 - H&J Aug. 30: 2/4 - The Xenia FREE PRESS, in speaking of the withdrawal 

of John E. Foot, Esq., of Cuyahoga county from the race for 

Legislature, says that they doubt whether Cuyahoga will send as good a 

Representative in his place. Mr. Foot was active, eloquent, and well 

liked. (1) 

1541 - H&G Aug. 31; ed: 2/4 - The Whigs of Ashtabula county held their 

Convention on the 28th inst. and it was reported to have been the largest 

ever convened, in the county. 

"Ashtabula will again bear away the honor of giving the largest Whig 

majority on the Reserve." (1) 

1542 - H&G Aug. 31; ed:2/4 - The Whigs of Old Trumbull are wide awake. 

Their convention was a large one and every township was represented. The 

delegates were farmers, mechanics, and laboring men, the real democracy - 

the bone and sinew of the land. 

"Their proceedings were characterized by that order and deliberation 

which ever attend the popular assemblages of enlightened freemen, and 

we doubt not the ticket will meet with the approbation of all good Whigs. 

It is a good ticket - a strong ticket, and we can elect every man on it." 

(2) 

1543 - H&G Sept. 3: 2/4, 5 - At a convention of the Whigs of Cuyahoga 

county on the 1st of September in the Court House in the Ci ty of Cleveland, 

Moses Jewett was chosen President, Melancthon Barnet, Vice President; 

C. L. Russell, and Moses Kelley, Secretaries. 

On motion of C. E. Clapp of Dover, the following resolution was 

adopted: Resolved, That as members of this convention, we pledge ourselves 

each to the other, to use all honorable means to elect men to office, who 

are known to be thorough going Whigs, and none other, and we repudiate 

each and every attempt to divide the Whig party. (27) 

1544 - H&G Sept. 3; ed:2/5 - The Whig Young Men throughout the State are 

aroused, and the gatherirg at Mount Vernon on the 20th will be without 

a parallel in Convention line. Let the appointment he made immediately 

and a list furnished for publication. 

"There is no time to lose. Action is the word." (4) 

1545 - H&G Sept. 4; ed:2/2 - "The Whigs of Knox are making extensive 

prep'lCations for the accommodation of Delegates from abroad, and the 

WATCHMAN publishes two columns of names of Delegates appointed in that 

county." (2) 

1546 - H&G Sept. 5; ed: 2/1 - We are called on today to insert the nomination 

of John Barr, Esq., for Representative. To the nomination was 

appended the names of a respectable number of the Whigs of Euclid township. 

This we declined to do because we believe in the convention system, 

and by recent action of the convention Barr was defeated in the balloting.




By refusing to publ ish, we intend no disrespect to the Whigs of 

Euclid, to any candidate or the friends of any particular man. "The 

same rule of action we have adopted would have excluded from our columns 

the name of any other gentleman whose nomination is urged to defeat the 

regular ticket." (4) 

1547 - H&G Sept. 7; ed: 2/2, 3 - A group of Whigs, dissatisfied with some 

of the nominations made by the recent Convention here, joined in signing 

an invitation to John Barr to permit use of his name as a candidate 

for the Legislature. In reply, Barr took the position that since the 

request was made by Whigs, who he felt were virtually drafting him, he 

could not withold his name. The invitation and reply appeared in yesterday's 

issue of the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER, a Locofoco organ, although 

rejected by the Whig papers because the plan indicated party discord. 

It further appears that James S. Clarke, a Locofoco landlord. 

started the circulating of this invitation to Mr. Barr, by getting the 

signatures of some of his tenants. 

"We do not impugn motives. The simple facts, that the leading Loco 

Focos in the ci ty openly approve the movement - are publ icly chuckl ing 

at the supposed division of the Whig party - promising their individual 

and party support to the above nominee - and the strangest fact of all, 

that James S. Clarke, Esq., circulated the above invitation for signatures 

among a portion of the Whigs of this city - will be a sufficient 

explanation and comment on this attempt to disorganize the Whig party, 

and break down the nominations of the People of the WhoJe County, made 

in solemn convention." (9) 

15-18 - H&G Sept. 8; ed: 2/2. 3 - Whigs of Cuyaboga!!! - We request your 

attention to the regular party nominations. The men who have signed the 

slate are the very men who have. among the Whigs of Cleveland, been foremost 

in former contests with Van Burenism. J. Wright, G. A. Benedict, 

J. Hollingsworth, J. E. Lyon, J. O. Brown, H. Hopkins, W. F. Allen, Jr., 

A. Haydn, H. Ranney, S. Cook, J. Ross, T. H. Nichols, J. P. Bishop, 

E. Kimball, R. Gale, J. A. Briggs, G. W. Wilson, G. Palmer, D. McCarthey, 

E. M. Ross, H. Fleming, J. Stoddard, F. Randall, G. Williams, F. C. Ewers, 

H. H. Lewis, M. L. Hewitt, E. St. John Bemis, J. Whitaker, D. Lowman, 

J. A. Church, G. W. Higlee, H. N. Humiston, G. H. Merrill, J. Andrews, 

R. Graham, J. B. Emmons, A. M'Beebe, S. Faber, S. Baldwin, C. Smith, 

O. Eastman. H. E. Seldon, M. H. Sill, J. J. Davies, W. T. Smith, S. S. Roys, 

I. Bailey, M. Blakeslee, J. M. Jones, E. Mayhew, Wm. Jones, E. Chamberlain, 

E. N. Parks, J. Galt, N. C. Winslow, G. Fitch, C. S. Wallach, 1. Newton, 

J. G. Mc'Curdy, D. F. Lawton, G. W. Benjamin, E. Lewis, C. Pease, I. 

Taylor, R. Champion, H. Van Eps, P. M. Weddell, N. E. Crittenden, 

T. P. May, Tom Lemen, Jos. Ross, Frederick Whittlesey, S. Belden, J. H. 

Crittenden, Wm. Lemen, S. Pease, S. J. Andrews, C. 1. Camp, W. Milford, 

M. Barnett, J. A. Foote, G. C. Davies, H. Seaman, H. D. Huntington, 

C. S. Mackenzie, Jno. T. Kirkland, B. Dodge, A. H. Clarke, W. Bingham, 

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H. Canfield, W. A. Murfey, M. C. Younglove, 1. Selleck, J. Sargent, H. L. 

Gaylord, B. S. Lyman, P. Battel1, O. H. Brooks, D. R. Shepard, W. Martin, 

J. Vincent, J. Gardner, D. W. Duty, W. R. Leonard, W. H. Everest, F. B. 

Penniman, H. Ford, K. G. Sloan, Chas. Stetson, M. Clark, E. Peet, D. 

M'Intosh, Jr., L. W. Dickson, E. F. Gaylord, J. Kellogg, G. H. Wilder, J. 

L. Weatherly, G. Woodward, W. Craig, T. Rockwell, E. Thompson, J. Ross, 

J. Jones, S. Whitacker, B. Dodge, J. Day, E. S. Rockwell, J. W. M'Nair, 

Moses White, V. C. Card, J. Lowman, E. D. Wi 11 iams, W. Wing, Z. Henderson, 

H. Rick, C. Bradburn, C. H. Dean, J. Foster, J. W. Foster, E. A. 

Southworth, J. Parkhurst, J. D. WelJstead, E. Gal1up, W. C. Johnson, H. N. 

Bostwick, M. Hickox, J. Wilbur, G. Freeman, J. A. Harris, F. B. Walbridge, 

J. Deane, D. G. Saltonstall, P. P. Weddel1, W. Day, J. K. Hitchcock. 

(15) 

1549 - H&G Sept. 8; ed: 2/3 - The Custom House organ, in the absence of 

its master, indiscreetly assails Mr. Lloyd on the subject of the Patriot 

movement last winter. Does that paper desire to have the official conduct 

of the Col1ector of Custom, and of the Deputy U. S. Marshall, now its 

favorite candidate for the Legislature, in relation to those movements 

canvassed? - We are ready. (verbatim) (1) 

1550 - H&G Sept. 8; ed: 2/3 - We have for a long time been fully aware 

of the policy of the Administration and its retainers in relations to 

Ohio. 

We have been well satisfied that no exertions were to be left untried 

to break down the sound Whig majority, which for two years past so triumphantly 

prevailed in this State. They have tried to gerrymander and 

pack the Legislature. They seek, and have for years sought, to divide 

us. 

Are such men and such a party, aided by a few dissatisfied aspirants 

to office to break down the Whig party of this county? "An indignant 

'No' will be the response of the free, untrammeled Whig voters of Old 

Cuyahoga. " (15) 

1551 - H&G Sept. 8; ed: 2/4 - We understand that a very large meeting was 

held last evening in the township of Mayfield, at which Jobn Barr, Esq., 

was put in nomination as a candidate for tbe Legislature. We have not 

yet received the proceedings of the same, but expect to in time for tomorrow's 

paper. 

Mayfield will give a large and overwhelming vote for the people's 

candidate. Locofoco Disorganizer of Yesterday. 

We understand on good authority that no publ ic meeting was held in 

Mayfield on Thursday evening, and that so far as Mayfield's giving "a 

large and overwhelming vote" for the disorganizer's candidate, that the 

disappointed aspirant for Sheriff in that township will only be able to 

drum up some ten or dozen "dissatisfied" Whigs in Mayfield to aid him in 

his attempt to break up the organization of the Whig party, because a 

full convention of his fellow citizens did not see fit to treat the claims 

of himself or his favorite for office with especial favor. (verbatim) 

(3)

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1556 - H&G Sept. 10; ed: 2/1 - We understand the INTELLIGENCER has a list 

of names from Mayfield, favorable to Mr. Barr. "Were they procured by that 

excellent Whig, James S. Clarke, Esq., of the 1st ward, or did he only prepare 

the list for the press?" (I) 

1557 - H&G Sept. 10; ed:2/1 - Mr. Lloyd requests us to say that he cannot 

reply to such covert insinuations and unfounded imputations as those 

cast upon him and upon the other nominee of the Convention for the Legislature, 

in an editorial article in the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER, 

(conducted by B. Andrews) of Saturday last. 

Whenever Mr. Andrews will put his questions and insinuations in the 

form of a direct charge, or whenever he will find any responsible man 

to assume them, then and not until then will Mr. Lloyd notice them. 

As to the members of the Convention, they are the Ii:eepers of their 

own honor .and best know how to protect it. (2) 

1558 - H&G Sept. 10; ed:2/1,2 - Stump. - In order to give the people 

of Cuyahoga an opportunity to judge for themselves as to the truth or 

falsehood of certain reports circulated throughout the county by Mr. 

Lloyd's enemies, and intended to operate to his prejudice, we would 

recommend to the Central Committee the calling of meetings in every 

township, and further, that they give an invitation to all candidates 

to be present and spealt for themselves. (l) 

1559 - H&G Sept. 10:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "Consistency" says: 

I regret to see in the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER an open and avowed 

intention of sowing the seeds of discord in that great party - which now, 

for the first time in years, has been able to show a firm, unbroken front 

to their enemies - by conniving at and openly nominating John Barr, Esq., 

as a candidate for Representative. 

"In the outset, the Editor has assumed false premises, by asserting 

that Mr. Barr is the first choice of the Whig party - is it so? 

"The honest and unbought Whigs of Cuyahoga: will meet in a.nswers with 

a louder and a stronger voice, than their faithful Representatives did 

on the 1st inst. "We Wi 11 Support Our Conventions." (12) 

1560 - H&G Sept. 1 I; ed: 2/2 - Why are the Sub-Treasury men of the First 

ward so much interested in the election of Mr. Barr if he be, as they 

would persuade us, an undoubted Whig? Is it common for Messrs. Clarke 

and Willey to electioneer for Whigs? Is it common for an uncompromising 

Whig to find favor in that quarter? No one pretends that those men are 

less Van Buren men, or less zealous for the Sub-Treasury than they have 

been. What then is the meaning of their support of Mr. Barr? Willey and 

Clarke expect political advantage to their party from the election of 

John Barr. 

"We bel ieve the Whigs of this county wi 11 hardly appeal from the decision 

of their own convention, to Messrs. Willey and Clarke to select a 

candidate for Whig support." (6)




1561 - H&G Sept. 11: 2/3 - To the electors of Cuyahoga County: The Whig 

Central Committee have decided to schedule public meetings in each of 

the townships of this county from Sept. 17 to Oct. 8. 

Invite the electors of ea.ch political party, and particularly those 

gentlemen who are and propose to be candidates on the 9th of October 

next, to meet and express their sentiments and views before the people 

on the political affairs of this State and the Uni ted States. Each 

meeting will be held at 2 o'clock P.M. at or near the usual places of 

holding elections in the several Townships as follows: Warrensville, 

Sept. 17; Solon, Sept. 18; Orange, Sept. 19; Mayfield, Sept. 20; 

Willoughby, Sept. 21; Euclid, Sept. 22; Olmstead Sept. 24; Royalton, 

Sept. 25; Brecksvi He, Sept. 26; Independence, Sept. 27; Bedford, Sept. 

28; Newburgh, Sept. 29; Brooklyn, Oct. 1; Rockport, Oct. 2; Middleburgh, 

Oct. 4; Strongsville, Oct. 5; Parma, Oct. 6; Cleveland, Oct. 8. 

The Vigilance Committees are requested to furnish suitable and convenient 

places for the accommodation of the Electors at the times above 

specified. 

M. Barnett, J. A. Briggs, Moses Kelly, H.N. Ward, V.J. Card, C. L. 

Russell, D. O. Vantine, John A. Foot. (11) 

1562 - H&G Sept. 12; ed: 2/3 - The elections of this year are to determine 

whether the country shall have a good currency or a very bad one; 

whether we go back to the system under which the country became so 

prosperous, or try another experiment. 

"What say you, business men of Ohio? What will you say by your votes 

at the coming election? Do you go for Van Buren, Shannon, Allen and 

the Sub-Treasury, or a. return to sound principles and correct practice?" 

1563 - H&G Sept. 12; ed:2/3 - The Whigs of Lorain and Medina Counties 

have nominated Heman Birch, of Elyria, for Senator. 

"The selection is an excellent one. and one which unites the entire 

Whig strength of the District." (l) 

1564 - H&G Sept. 12; ed:2/3 - The Whig young men of Ohio will be out in 

their strength on Sept. 20th, judging by the spirit displayed in our excbanges. 

"A large proportion of the Counties have appointed delegates, & should 

the roads continue good Mt. Vernon will be thronged from every quarter 

of the State." (8) 

1565 - H&G Sept. 12; adv:2/5 - Proclamation: I, S. S. Handerson, Sheriff 

of Cuyahoga County, do hereby notify the qualified Electors thereof, 

that Tuesday, the 9th day of October next, is the time appointed by law 

for holding the General Election in this State, at which time they will 

assemble at the regular polling places and proceed to elect a Governor 

of the State of Ohio: A member of Congress; two Representatives to State 

Legislature; a sheriff of this county, a County Auditor and a county Commissioner. 

(4) 

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1566 - H&G Sept. 13; ed:2/3 - What are the Van Buren Democrats about 

in Cuyahoga, is a question frequently asked; and we are at a loss how 

to answer it. So far as meets the eye, they are permitting the Whigs 

to walk allover the course this year, save and except a little opposition 

of the regular candidates for Representative, and even this, 

in behalf of a staunch Whig and one of Mr. Ewing's firmest supporters. 

The party is really at a low ebb if they cannot make out a ticket. 


1567 - H&G Sept. 14; ed: 2/3 - We adverted yesterday to the fact that 

certain Van Buren leaders representing Mr. Barr are as firmly devoted 

to the support of Thomas Ewing. 

"This they do by way of courting favor among the Whigs and securing 

their votes." (2) 

1568 - H&G Sept. 15; ed:2/2 - The Hon. Thomas Ewing will address the 

Whigs of Portage county at Ravenna to-day; the Whig nominating convention 

also meeting there at the same time. 

"It will be a proud time for Old Portage for in no other county on 

the Reserve, if we except Lorain, have the Whigs entered into the 

political contest with such unconquesable spirit." (7) 

1569 - H&G Sept. 15; ed:2/3 - "We have heard much of Mr. Barr's claims 

on the people of Cuyahoga for the Legislature. A writer in yesterday's 

INTELLIGENCER, (probably Mr. Barr himself,) presents them in a nutshell. 

We copy them for the information of the Whig voters of Cuyahoga, his 

Loco Foco supporters of course feel no sort of interest in any 'claims' 

on the Whigs." Here they are: "I put the question to the leading Whigs 

of Cleveland and Willoughby, whether at the Whig State Convention, held 

a few years since at Columbus. at which Jobn Barr presided as Secretary, 

the duties of organizing and disseminating sound information among the 

Whigs of this county, was not urged and put upon Mr. Barr by the Cuyahoga 

county delegation. That in furtherance of this great object he should 

devote his time, ability and money, and as a compensation therefore he 

was to be reimbursed with a seat in the Legislature?" (4) 

1570 - H&G Sept. 15; ed:2/3 - C. M. Giddings is nominated in the 

ADVERTISER as a candidate for Representative, subject to the decision 

of the "Democratic Bank Reform Convention." (1) 

1571 - H&G Sept. 15; ed: 2/3 - The COM. INTELLIGENCER says: "Seabury 

Ford and Silas Axtell have been put in nomination by the Whigs of Geauga 

county as candidate for the Legislature. Timber must be very scarce in 

Geauga county when such a man as Seabury Ford is the best selection that 

can be made. He is a great bore at best." 

"How excessively stupid the Whigs of the Reserve prove themselves to 

be, in not consulting such Whigs as B. Andrews, James S. Clarke and 

J. W. Willey in making their nominations! Genuine LocoFocos could not 

be harder to please! Have they no John Barr to send for 'use' in Geauga?" 

(2)




1512 - H&G Sept'. 15; ed: 2/4 • Opinions of Our Neighbors: • "We copy the 

following article from the OHIO STAR, one of the oldest and soundest 

Whig journals, on the Reserve: Read it, voters of Cuyahoga! 'We regret 

to see that some "dissatisfied" spirits in the Whig ranks, in Cuyahoga 

County, under the influence of the Loco Foco, are endeavoring to promote 

disunion among the Whigs. The Cleveland INTELLIGENCER, a wolf in sheeps 

clothing, is the organ of this movement, and John Barr the instrument. 

Mr. Barr has been solicited to become a candidate for the Legislature in 

opposition to the regularly nominated ticket and with that solicitation 

he has complied. '" (2) 

1513 - H&G Sept. 11; ed:2/2,3 - County Conventions· Shall they be sustained 

by the Whigs? 

Formerly leading disorganizers of the other day had more power and 

political influence than they now enjoy. The nominations were made by 

a few intriguing managers at the county seat. The yeomanry of the county 

had no part or lot in the matter. To give them a voice in the selection 

of their representatives and other officers, conventions were resorted 

to in which the delegates of the different townships were called upon 

to determine who should receive the support of their sentiments. 

The wire pullers at Cleveland, who had so long enjoyed the prerogative 

of making nominations, at once began to oppose this new system. Unless 

they could put down the new arrangement their own power was lost and 

their influence gone. Thus far the people have sustained their own conventions 

notwithstanding the open and the secret efforts of all opponents. 

Want of success and repeated disappointment however, only redouble the 

efforts of this clan of disorganizers, and at length they deem the hour 

of success at hand. 

A Wbig bas been found wbo is willing to run-against tbe ticket and 

break down the Convention system. The sound Whigs in the rank and file 

will stand to their guns and support the ticket and the Convention system. 

"The Convention system we repeat will be sustained, and the people 

will retain the power in their own hands. "(12) 

1514 - H&G Sept. 11; ed:2/3.4 - The Locofocos of Knox county gave Messrs. 

Shannon and Allen a dinner at Mt. Vernon on the 8th and in duty bound 

those orators favored the people with speeches. 

Extraordinary efforts were made to drum up a large gathering, and the 

WATCHMAN puts down the number in attendance at about 1200, nearly one 

half Whigs. (1) 

1515 - H&G Sept. 19; ed: 2/1 • The voters of this State will be called 

upon in a few days to choose a Governor. Of the Whig candidate, Joseph 

Vance, the people are well informed. He is one of the pioneers of the 

State, has grown up with her greatness, advised in her councils, and 

served as her Governor for one term with honor to himself and credit to 

the State. 

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His opponent, Mr. Willson Shannon, the present Prosecuting Attorney 

of Belmont county, is a man of moderate talents and almost totally uninformed 

of all that relates to the legislation, jurisprudence, statistics, 

and political economy of the State. He is a well disposed man, but 

a weak devoted partizan, an advocate of the Sub-Treasury system, Anti 

Bank, Anti-Credit, Anti -Commerce, and Agrarian opponent of Gov. Vance. 

"Farmers of the Reserve - Choose Ye!" (13) 

1576 - H&G Sept. 19; ed: 2/2 • The Locofocos are striving to make a false 

issue, but depend upon it that should they triumph the victory will be 

claimed as an expression of the people in favor of an odious scheme their 

Representatives have twice voted down in Congress. "No Sub-Treasury is 

the true Whig rally. Remember it at the polls, and let your ballot tell 

against it. See that your neighbor understands it." (1) 

1577 - H&G Sept. 20; ed:2/3 - "Birds of a Feather." - The INTELLIGENCER 

copies from the Loco Foco organ of Dr. Hubbard in Lorain, an approval 

of its attacks on the Whig candidates for the Legislature in Cuyahoga 

and Geauga counties: Does tbat notable Wbig, James S. Clarke do tbe 

scissoring too for the INTELLIGENCER? (verbatim) (1) 

1578 - H&G Sept. 20: 2/3,4 - Wi lloughby Whigs convened on the 15th inst., 

Judge Fuller was called to tbe chair, and H. A. Sbarpe appointed Secretary. 

Resolutions were prepared and adopted in true Whig fashion; filled 

to the brim with Whig spirit and signed by one hundred twenty-six signers. 

(2) 

1579 - H&G Sept. 21; ed:2/2 - The Locofocos are marshalling for tbe 

conflict. John W. Willey was nominated for Congress at tbeir Convention 

in Portage; Jonathan Foster fot Senator; Lucius V. Bierce and Lorin 

Bigelow for Representatives; and John Gillis for Sheriff. 

"Senator Allen attended the Convention and addressed his brethren In 

a speech of much earnestness and length, in opposition to banks, and 

in support of the Sub-Treasury scbeme." (4) 

1580 - H&G Sept. 22; ed:2/1 - State Convention. - We learn from Mount 

Vernon, that the Young Men's Convention was just what was to bave been 

expected of the ardent Whigs of Ohio - large, respectable, spirited and 

harmonious. Henry Stanberry, Esq., of Fairfield county, presided. 

During the sitting. the Convention was eloquently addressed by Gen. 

Harrison, Gov. Vance, Thomas Ewing, Gen. Murphy and others. (verbatim) 

(1) 

1581 - H&G Sept. 22:2/2,3 - The following appeal comes from Strongsville: 

We had believed, and we do still hope and trust to find it tbe case that 

there is patriotism and magnanimity enough among tbe Whigs of Cuyahoga 

county to bury all minor differences for the good of the common cause. 

Lloyd must be considered the regular candidate of the party. As to the 

merits of Barr, we are by no means insensible since he had done much for 

the Wbig cause in this county. But let it be remembered that no consistent 

Whig can give his vote to any candidate for office who is willing to be 

supported in any manner or shape by the Van Buren party. (12)

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"Wbigs of Cuyaboga! you bave taken issue with your opponents upon 

your respective principles, and your continually increasing majorities 

is but the verdict of condemnation to theirs, and of approval to yours. 

They know it, and their bopes of success now depend solely upon division 

in our ranks. 'Divide and conquer' is now tbe motto inscribed upon their 

banner. - The spirit of Union must pervade your ranks; private pique and 

personal preferences must be sacrificed; and once more into the breach, 

in Solid Column, and a victory will be ours, creditable to us, and useful 

even to our opponents." (27) 

1586 - H&G Sept. 26; ed:2/2 - In less than two weeks tbe great battle 

at the ballot boxes has to be fought in Ohio. 

"Whigs of the Reserve! Are you ready? The whole state looks to you 

as the grand pbalanx that with a giant's bead will crush Loco Focoism 

to the earth in Obio. Prove yourselves worthy of former victories - 

worthy of the proud title of Whigs of the Reserve Heal divisions - forget 

differences - make measures, not men, your leading star - turn out in 

your strength, and your Representation will be free from a Sub-Treasury 

spot - and your patriotic Farmer Governor will leave the glorious Reserve 

with an overwhelming majority of Ten Thousand!" (6) 

1587 - H&G Sept. 26; ed:2/3 - In a letter to Elisha Whittlesey, the 

Central Committee of the Whig oarty says: In consideration of your long, 

arduous, faitbful, and meritorious services as a Representative in Congress, 

and at the solicitation of many of your numerous Whig friends in this 

county, we tender to you an invi tation to meet your Whig friends of said 

county at such time as may best suit your convenience. 

Those Whig friends are anxious in times like these to hear the views 

and sentiments of a man on wbose private and pol itical integrity they 

can rely with the utmost confidence. 

In reply, Elisha Whittlesey says: I wish it were otherwise, but such 

are my engagements that I cannot at present designate any time when I 

could spend a day at Cleveland. Our opponents wage a war against the 

institutions of the country, to keep in office the present incumbents, 

and to secure a continuation of the present dynasty. 

I hope all divisions with you and elsewhere, may be healed and that 

tbe watchword may be "Union and Victory." 

(H&G) "In such a crisis, the advice and counsel of Elisha Whittlesey, 

a man honored and respected by all as the faithful, devoted, and unswerving 

Representative of the people must bave weigbt and influence with 

reflecting, candid, and sensible men. - Weigh it - act upon it." (15) 

1588 - H&G Sept. 26; ed: 2/5 - B. Andrews refuses to publ i sh the reply of 

Lloyd to the Abol itionist, but distorts and misrepresents his answer 

for tbe purpose of assailing and branding him as an Abolitionist! It is 

in character with the wbole course of the disorganizer. "When wiJI his 

'independent candidate' shake cff 'expediency' and his keepers, so far as 

to publicly answer the query?" (1)



POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTION - Ohio (Cont'd) 

1589 - H&G Sept. 27:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "A Whig" says: 

Reports have been circulated by some honest and high-minded persons that 

Wm. B. Lloyd has been withdrawn as a candidate, and that Johnson and John 

Barr will be the only Whig on the course. "The whigs must look out for 

all kinds of false reports betw£en this time and election. The enemy 

are busy, and they are as unprincipled as they are active." (1) 

1590 - H&G Sept. 27: 2/4 - In a letter to the edi tor, "A Lover of Honesty" 

says: "As no reply is made to the question propounded in your paper of 

Monday, (Sept. 24) relative to John Barr's conduct at Willoughby, I now 

make the charge implied in that query directly." Barr did attend a 

caucus of Van Buren men in the town of Willoughby, where he has always 

been civilly treated by the citizens; and most impudently got up - or 

participated in the getting up - an application to the powers at Washington_ 

for the removal of Dr. Henderson, a worthy man and good Whig, from the 

Post Office in that town; and to procure the appointment of Cranston, 

a Locofoco, in his place. (2) 

1591 - H&G Sept. 28; ed:2/1 - B. Andrews has just found out that the 

friendly indications in another quarter - for the "independent candidate" _ 

came from Eucl id and not from the 1st ward. 

" Who believes it? What friendly loco foco in this city circulated 

the call on Mr. Barr to be 'used? '" (1) 

1592 - H&G Sept. 28:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, John Barr says: 

A writer in yesterday's paper charges me with attending a caucus of 

Van Buren men at Willoughby, and getting up an application for the removal 

of Dr. Henderson from the Post office in that town. 

"the charge is untrue, I attended no such caucus, nor have I seen or 

signed any application to remove Dr. Henderson, or had any agency, in 

getting up one." (3) 

1593 - H&G Sept. 28; ed: 2/1 - The handful of "Locofocos" in Ashtabula 

county have held their Convention and nominated a full ticket. 

"We admire their spunk. John S. Rogers and Rufus P. Rannev, their 

candidates for Representatives, will have the honor of being defeated by 

the largest majority given in the State!" (2) 

1594 - H&G Sept. 28:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, "An Enquirer" says: 

"I would ask some of the most prominent men in the Van Buren party in 

this county if John Barr has not been presented to them for two years past 

as a candidate to be put in nomination by them for Representative to the 

State Legislature?" (1) 

1595 - H&G Sept. 28; ed:2/1 - Candidates for office on the Reserve have 

to "stand up to the rack this fall, fodder or no fodder." Abolition 

Societies propound queries in every quarter; and in Trumbull, the Temperance 

Society has become quite inquisitive. 

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In most instances a respectful answer has been made. "Occasionally, 

a craven, 'expendiency' candidate is found." (I) 

1596 • H&G Sept. 29; ed:2/2 • In a letter to the editor, "A Whig" says: 

The report that Mr. Lloyd was to be withdrawn in favor of Mr. Barr was 

put in circulation in Euclid by the friends of Mr. Barr. 

"The statements made in the INTELLIGENCER yesterday are not true." 

The true, genuine, and high-minded Whigs of Willoughby will sustain 

the convention nominations. (1) 

1597 • H&G Sept. 29; ed:2/2 • The Locofoco Convention, now in session 

at the Court House, has nominated Mr. A. T. Stickland for Representative, 

and, not wishing to divide the honor of a defeat, has decided not to 

nominate a second candidate. William R. Coon was nominated for sheriff. 

"This movement shows the complete ascendancy of the 'first Ward' in 

the party, and virtually nominates John Barr as one of the regular candidates 

of the Loco Focos. The Whigs have now but a single duty to perform 

- Beat Them Both." (2) 

1598 • H&G Sept. 29: 2/2 • Why is John Barr called the people's candidate? 

Because for four years he has been fishing for the office of Representative 

to the legislature and the people have not seen fit to make choice 

of him for that place. John Barr, a man of the people! How strange 

that fact has never been known before. (1) 

1599 • H&G Sept. 29:2/3,4 • In a letter to the editor, Simon Fuller of 

Willoughby says: I have forwarded to Mr. Andrews of the COMMERCIAL 

INTELLIGENCER, a letter, of which the inclosed is a copy. This letter 

is a refutation of the charges contained in his paper of the 20th inst., 

which paper I did not see until last evening. I should deem it a favor 

if you would publish the enclosed copy in the HERALD and GAZETTE. 

Mr. Andrews:- 

Sir: Last evening a friend put into my hands the INTELLIGENCER. of 

the 20th inst., containing the proceedings of a meeting held at Willoughby 

on the 15th, and some editorial remarks on the proceedings of said meeting. 

In those remarks you make two distinct charges against me - first, 

of "treachery" towards Mr. Barr on the eve of last year's e 1 ecti on, and 

of having mjsrepresented and disgraced the county by tbe course I took 

in the last legislature on the subject of internal improvements. 

These charges are calculated to affect me injuriously, and I hope you 

will permit me to say a few words in reply through the medium of your 

paper. As I consider the last charge of most importance, I will reply 

that my votes on that subject, except the first, were gjven after as full 

an investigation of the subject as the means within my reach permitted. 

I have ever been and still am a friend to the 'internal improvement of the 

state, and hope the system will be persevered in as long as any valuable 

improvements remain to be made, and as fast as a due regard to the resources 

of the state will justify. I wish my constituentS to examine

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the matter, and if the course I have taken, in regards to state improvements, 

does not meet their approbation, to give me instructions 

on the subject. 

Your other charge against me is "treachery" towards Mr. Barr, but 

you omit to state in what that treachery consisted. I am left to infer 

this and here I am assisted by being informed that reports are industriously 

circulated through the county, that on the morning of the Whig 

convention of last year, I distinctly pledged myself to Mr. Barr, that 

I was not, and would not be a candidate for the Senate. This report 

is probably rather intended to enlist sympathy for Mr. Barr, than to 

injure me; but with whatever motive it was circulated, I solemnly aver 

it to be untrue. 

These are the true facts connected with my nomination to the Senate 

last year, as I know them to be, and which I am able to prove by more 

than fifty witnesses - Some two or three weeks previous to the convention 

last year, my name was inserted in the HERALD as a candidate. 

A day or two afterwards I conversed with Mr. Barr, and he told me to 

run for one branch of the legislature and he would campaign for the 

other. I told him that I did not intend to become a candidate as my 

affairs at home needed me thru the winter. The same day I directed my 

name to be discontinued in the HERALD. 

But after it was repeatedly stated to me that Mr. Barr was not as 

popular in the county as he appeared, I made the following declaration, 

at a meeting convened in Willoughby for the purpose of sending delegates 

to the state Whig convention: That, if it was clearly ascertained that 

Barr could not be nominated, or could not be nominated without a split 

in the ranks of the party, the delegates were at liberty to make use of 

my name. 

On the morning of the convention in Cleveland, I repeated to Barr 

and several others the declaration made at Willoughby. He made no objection 

but seemed confident of a majority in the Convention. After the 

convention I was informed that Dr. Dille of Mayfield had stated that I 

had positively declined a nomination that morning. 

He might possibly have inferred this from having heard part of a 

conservsation in which, among other things, I stated that I wished Mr. 

Barr to have the nomination. 

The above is a true statement of the affair, and if it deserves the 

name of treachery I must bear it. The publ ic, however, must decide. 

(19) 

1600 - H&G Sept. 29:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "A Farmer" of 

Willoughby says: I have been for some time past a careful observer of 

the movements of certain men who seek office, believing that they have for 

a long time cared more for their own advancement, than for the triumph 

of Whig principles. The delegates of tbis town were instructed to vote 

for a particular individual. James S. Kapple paid no regard to instructions 

and voted for John Barr. Kapple said after the nominations were made, 

that John Barr would be elected, notwithstanding he had failed of getting 

the nomination. Soon after the convention, James S. Clark of Cleveland 

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came to Kapple, and the next morning Kapple rode through this town, in 

obedience to the instructions of his Master from the city, and stated 

that the convention had nominated a man who was wholly disqualified for 

the office, that he was crazy, and that he was surprised that so many 

delegates should reject Barr, and cast their votes for an insane man, 

who had not a particle of merit. 

"I am anxious that the course which has been pursued by Mr. Barr and 

his supporters should be known to the public. It is important that the 

Whigs should be made acquainted with the facts, so that none of them may 

commit sin by voting for him through ignorance •••• 

"I can tell James S. Clarke, that the Whigs of this town can manage 

their own matters, and we do not want any of his shin-plaster advice." 

(11) 

1601 - H&G Oct. 1; ed:2/2 - The Whigs of Ohio City hold their first 

Rally at the Pearl Street House this evening at half past 6 o'clock. 

Turn Out! (verbatim) (1) 

1602 - H&G Oct. 1; ed: 2/2 • The Locofocos on Saturday (Sept. 29) put in 

nomination the following ticket, aptly christened by the Newburgh Whigs 

as tbe "one leg ticket": 

Congress, John W. Willey; Representative, A. T. Stickland; Sheriff, 

Wm. R. Coon; Auditor, Findlay Strong; Commissioner, D. W. Bell. 

It is well understood that John Barr is the convenient cork leg the 

party will use to help forward their Representative ticket. The whole 

matter was cut and dried by Messrs. Barr, Kelley, Clarke and Willey 

before the Convention met. 

"It is the last struggle of your common enemy, aided and abetted by 

disorganizer, who, under the sacred name of Whig would strike down that 

shield which has enabled you to march from victory to victory - The 

Convention system. Guard as you would your honor the motto of that 

shield· United we stand· divided we fall." (5) 

1603 • H&G Oct. 1; ed: 2/3 • The Saddle on the Right Horse. • B. Andrews 

publ ishes the letter of Senator Fuller, and uses the remark of Mr. Fuller 

that he consented to become a candidate last fall to prevent division 

in the Whig party, as an apology for the course of his paper, and other 

disorganizers now. A portion of the Whig party would not then support 

John Barr, if nominated by the Convention! Who were that portion? Why, 

T. M. Kelley, Esq .• and the "Kelley faction," then so loudly denounced 

by John Barr and B. Andrews. None other. The great mass of the Whigs 

of the county, would have gone the "whole hog" for John Barr, had their 

delegates in Convention endorsed his Whig principles and fitness by a 

nomination. Men change, principles never. (verbatim) (3) 

1604 - H&G Oct. I: 2/3 • In a letter to the editor "A Whig" says: The 

disorganizers are circulating reports that many of the old and substantial 

Whigs have come out in opposition to the Convention Ticket and that 

they wi 11 support that Whig "Loco Foco" John Barr, for Representative. 

"This is not the case.... They will sustain the men put in nomination 

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1605 - H&G Oct. 1:2/3 - In a letter to the editor S. M. Prentiss says: 

Having been absent from the county sinoe the Convention, I found on 

my return several numbers of the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER had been 

sent me a paper which I never subscribed for, and from which I learned 

the proceedings of Mr. Barr and his friends. I likewise found that it was 

reported that I was going to support Mr. Barr at all events. 

I have been and still am a friend to Mr. Barr but will not force him 

upon the publ ic when the people choose another man. "I shall support 

the regular Whig ticket, and shall endeavor to get others to do the 

same." (3) 

1606 - H&G Oct. 2: 2/2 - In pursuance to a previous notice by the Whig 

Central Committee the electors of Newburgh assembled at their Town 

House on the 29th day of September. Philo Taylor, Esq., was appointed 

Chairman, and H. W. Graves, Secretary. 

The meeting was addressed by Mr. Wm. B. Lloyd and J. A. Briggs with 

great effect and with great applause. 

The committee appointed to draft resolutions reported the following: 

Resolved, That we approve the nominations made by the county convention. 

Resolved, That the one leg nomination made by the L6co-Foco Convention 

we condemn as calculating to divide the true and just Whig majority 

of this county. 

Resolved, That we deplore the removal of thousands of our fellow 

citizens from office, for the purpose of bestowing favor upon the subservients 

of the executive. 

Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the 

HERALD and GAZETTE. (6) 

1607 - H&G Oct. 2:2/2 - The Whigs of Ohio City and Brooklyn met at the 

Pearl House on Monday evening tQe 1st inst. On motion, William Benton, 

Esq., was chosen chairman and B. F. Tyler, Secretary. The meeting was 

addressed by Messrs. Lloyd, Briggs, and Foote. 

The following resolutions were offered and adopted: 

Resolved, That we look upon union and concert as indispensible to the 

Whig cause during the approaching contest, and that we frown upon every 

attempt to incite discord within our ranks; 

Resolved, that we support the regularly nominated Whig ticket; 

Resolved, that the proceedings of this meeting be published in the 

HERALD & GAZETTE and in the OHIO TRANSCRIPT. 

On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the same place on Thursday 

evening, Oct. 4th. Wm. Benton, Ch'm. (4) 

1608 - H&G Oct. 2:2/2,3 - In a letter to the editor, "A Whig" says: The 

INTELLIGENCER charges V. J. Card, Esq., with making a proposition to 

the Whigs of Euclid to withdraw Mr. Lloyd from the canvass. "The charge 

is wholly false. Mr. Card never made such a proposition in Euclid or in 

any other place." (3) 

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1609 - H&G Oct. 2; ed:2/5 - Remember the Rally at the Whig Head Quarters, 

Musical Hall, Phoenix Buildings, this evening. 

The day of battle is at hand. - Come up then, to the Whi2 armoury. 

Be active. Be vigillant. (verbatim) (1) 

1610 • H&G Oct. 3; ed: 2/3 • The Rally. Cleveland is sound to the core! 

The meeting last evening was one of the largest ever held by the Whigs 

in this city. The proceedings were animated and the addresses imbued 

with the true Whig spirit, echoing the sentiments of the laborers, 

mechanics, merchants, and business men of the city. All acknowledged 

the necessity for union, action and glorious victory. 

The first rally was nobly responded to and shows the weakness of the 

disorganizers in the city. They dare not attend much less advocate their 

disorganizing movements in a pub 1 ic meeting. 

"Remember it, Whigs of the County! Cleveland is now, and will prove 

true to genuine Whig principles on the day of trial." (3) 

1611 - H&G Oct. 3:2/3 • The First Whig Rally was held at Musical Hall 

last evening. Milo Hickox was called to the chair and William S. Craig 

was appointed Secretary. 

It was resolved that a committee of five be appointed to draft resolutions 

expressive of the sense of the meeting. The following gentlemen 

were chosen: S. Ford, J. Blair, J. Foot, A. Lewis, and E. Conckling. 

The committee reported the following resolutions which were unanimously 

adopted. 

Resolved, That the principles for which we contend, imperiously demand 

union, efficiency, and self-sacrificing devotion from every Whig. 

Resolved, That we stand by the convention system. 

Resolved, That we are content to adopt one maxim from our opponents. 

That is, "Union, Harmony, Concession, - everything for the cause - nothing 

for men." 

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to report 

the names of a committee of vigilance at our next meeting. 

On motion, the meeting adjourned until tomorrow evening at Musical hall. 

(6) 

1612 - H&G Oct. 3:2/3 - At a large meeting of the citizens of Rockport 

township held at the house of A. Wright on Tuesday Oct. 2d, 1838 (agreeable 

to the Whig Central Committee of Cuyahoga County) Julius Kelley was 

in the chair, and Benjamin Mastick, was Secretary. Wm. B. Lloyd addressed 

the meeting in behalf of Whig principles and Whig nominations. Dr. Smith 

followed in beba If of the present administration and John Barr, Esq., 

and in opposition to the Whig ticket. 

Resolutions were drafted in which it was determined to adhere to the 

regular Whig nominations, they were approved and adopted. (3) 

1613 - H&G Oct. 3:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "L. F." says: In the 

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"A friend to the Salt boiler," which for inconsistency and false coloring 

seldom has its equal. Mr. Lloyd is charged with being an Abolitionist, 

and we are told tbat to be consistent with his pledge to the Anti 

Slavery Society, he must vote for Thomas Morris because Thomas Morris 

is an uncompromising Aboli tionist. 

These charges are placed against Mr. Lloyd because he is in favor 

of repealing a part of the odious laws regulating black and mulatto 

persons, which any candid man would gladly wish expunged from our 

sta tute book. 

Mr. Lloyd did come out like a man and answer the question of the 

Anti -Slavery Society promptly and unequivocally. 

But Mr. Barr evaded the issue, and has never as yet answered it. 

So let me turn the question upon you, Mr. B. Andrews: why did not your 

candidate come out like a man and answer it? Was it because he was not 

so disposed? or was it because you threatened to withdraw your support 

unless he suppress the already written answer? I pause for a reply. (14) 

1614 - H&G Oct. 3; ed: 2/4,5 - A wri ter in the INTELLIGENCER of yesterday 

(who dated his letter 20 miles from his place of residence) is endeavoring 

to excite electoral sympathy for John Barr because "he came here an orphan 

boy." Now does not B. Andrews know (for his is undoubtedly his own correspondent) 

that Mr. Barr's father has only been dead four or five years. And 

can a man or a boy ever be an orphan when his father is living? We believe 

Mr. Barr is about 34 years of age, and he was not orphaned until he was 

about 29 or 30 years of age. 

He worked two or three years on the canal. Really then he has done the 

State some service. 

The statement that some prominent citizens in Wi lloughby urged, as an 

objection against Mr. Barr, the fact that he came here an orphan and worked 

on the canal two years is too absurd and ridiculous to be believed by persons 

any whatever. 

They are intelligent citizens, true friends of real workingmen. They 

would be the last to oppose any man because he earned his bread by the 

sweat of his brow. And there is not a man in that town so stupid as to 

make such a charge. We deny that the communication came from Willoughby 

and we ask and challenge B. Andrews to give the name of the writer. (4) 

1615 - H&G Oct. 3; ed: 2/5 - "There is no truth in the report in circulation 

in some parts of the County, that a compromise has been made between 

Messrs. Lloyd and Barr, and that Mr. Lloyd has been withdrawn 

in favor of Mr. Barr. No compromise will be made except at the Ballot 

Box. " 

1616 - H&G Oct. 5; adv: 2/5 - Whig Meeting in Willoughby!!! 

A meeting of the Whigs of Willoughby will be held in the Lecture Room 

of the University, on Saturday next, at 1 o'clock P.M. 

John A. Foot, Esq., and others will make addresses. (I) 

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1617 - H&G Oct. 5; ed: 2/1 - "As True as Truth has Ever Been, of Late! 

A correspondent of the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER, who signs himself 

'Pug,' charges one of the candidates with having asserted a falsehood 

in his speech at Brecksville. Now it so happens that the candidate referred 

to has not spoken at Brecksville this year at all, nor visited 

that town. Pug's nose is on a false scent; been druv up too far may be." 

1618 - H&G Oct. 5; ed:2/1 • On Your Guard! Tickets, split every way, 

entitled Whig Ticket, but with the name of John Barr, William R. Coon 

and other Van Buren candidates are distributed about the county. • 

Beware, Whigs of the county, of these Van Buren tricks. (verbatim) (1) 

1619 • H&G Oct. 5; ed: 2/1, 2 • The Whigs had a real turnout last evening 

at their second Rally. They are wide awake, and exhibit the true Whig 

spirit. The large hall was filled to overflowing. 

"They came flushed with victory from the Court House, where the 

champion of Locofocoism and patent democracy had been signally defeated, 

and where the Visages of the whole party had been lengthened out to an 

unusual length, to excite in others the same feeling and spirit which 

they felt themselves." (2) 

1620 • H&G Oct. 5; ed: 2/2 • In the COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER of yesterday, 

B. Andrews and John Barr say: We never ran for any office in the gift 

of the people since we have been in the county, save one, and that was 

obtained. We are not indebted to the junto who control the GAZETTE 

establishment for any support on that occasion. 

That office was obtained by B. Andrews after bargaining with Van Buren 

men. But Whig voter he never was, and is never likely to be elected to 

any office under our ticket. 

"We did not support B. Andrews then; and we do not support Mr. Barr 

now. We did not and shall not support them or any other men who are run 

by the Van Buren party." (4) 

1621 - H&G Oct. 5; ed: 2/2 • "We are glad to learn by a gentleman from 

Painesville, a good account of the doings of the Whigs in Geauga county. 

We hope this famous Whig county will give farmer Vance 2000 majority - 

and elect two good Whigs for Representatives. We say to them, be unitedfirm 

• undismayed. Let nothing divide you. Everything for principles, 

nothing for men." (1) 

1622 • H&G Oct. 5:2/4,5 • The second rally of the Cleveland Whigs was 

held in Musical hall last evening, with Milo H. Hickox as chairman and 

Wm. S. Craig as secretary. Several animated speeches were given by 

Messrs. Whi te, Hoyt, Briggs, Fairchild, and Foot. 

The following persons were nominated as members of the Whig's vigilance 

committee: First Ward, P. M. Weddell, A Haydn, S. Cooke, S. J. Andrews, 

A. Merchant, P. Dow, W. Lemen, D. Proudfoot, S. Handerson, V. Card, T. P. 

May, J. Erwin, D. Howard, J. M. Brown, N. Dockstader, J. J. Davies, 

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1626 - H&G Oct. 6; ed: 2/2 - "Nearly every Anti-Bank Loco Foco candidate 

for Congress in the State is a Bank stockholder, Bank director, or 

debtor." In the selection of candidates for the Legislature, the same 

inconsistency marks the theory of these bank-hating for effect politicians. 

Occasionally, honest Democrats are found to spring the net on the setters. 

The PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE relates the following good one in old 

Trumbull. At a "Loco-Foco" Convention in Warren, David Tod, who was 

nominated for State Senator, delivered a speech. He spoke of the rascality 

of the Banks and the necessity to reform them. Thinking Tod was sincere, 

one of the good, honest members arose and moved that the "Loco-Focos" 

vote for no man who had anything to do with banks directly or indirectly. 

A thousand yards of chained lightening thrown in their midst would have 

made no greater turmoil. Of course the honest man's resolution was 

thrown out to the tune of "Shannon and Bank Reform." (5) 

1627 - H&G Oct. 6; ed:2/2 - The resolutions adopted by the Van Buren 

party in Rockport, denouncing Lloyd and the Whigs, were sent to the 

INTELLIGENCER for publication. 

Why did not B. Andrews publish the resolutions? 

"No doubt the Rockport Van Buren men have as much attachment to the 

Whig party as B. Andrews has. Meet yoke fellows." (2) 

1628 - H&G Oct. 6:2/3,4 - In a letter to the editor, "Roscius" says: 

"Much has been said by Mr. Barr and his friends about 'old settlers. ' 

I would ask them, if this class of persons enjoy any special privileges 

or if they would make a monopoly of all offices, and distribute them 

among their favorite 'old settlers.' 

"What would Cleveland have been without its late emigrantis? And when 

offices are to be filled are these men to be discarded because they did 

not come here twenty or thirty years ago, when this country was a wilderness? 

Let the people answer." (6) 

1629 - H&G Oct. 6; ed: 2/4 - Regarding the stump and free discussion of 

public measures by Legislative candidates many northern Whig newspapers 

have voiced their approval. 

"It is certainly desirable that such candidates should be brought 

face to face before their constituency - that those whom they are to 

represent may be enabled to compare their opinions and their manner of 

enforcing them, and thus decide upon their respective and relative qualifications." 

(3) 

1630 - H&G Oct. 10; ed: 2/1 - The majority for Vance in this county is 

695. Two years ago his majori ty was 566. (1) 

1631 - H&G Oct. 10; ed:2/2 - "According to our figures the majority for 

Mr. Lloyd over the Mr. Barr in the county is six hundred And forty seven." 

(I)

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not despair. Nil desperandum is our motto. We have been beaten before, 

have risen and floored our opponents, and the Whigs of Ohio can do so 

again. 

Most of the returns we have to-day are from the Columbus STATESMAN 

office, rather a doubtful authority for returns. There is no word from 

the Columbus Whigs. This is an ominous warning tbat our worst fears 

are realized, that Vance is defeated, that the legislature is tocofoco, 

and that the latter has a majority in Congress, all these facts being 

confidently asserted by the STATESMAN. 

"Bad as the above looks, corrected accounts may give a more favorable 

aspect to the political tornado which has swept over the State." (8) 

1631 - H&G Oct. 13; ed: 2/4 - Of the reports on the vote throughout the 

State for goverr.or. Shannon is leading Vance. 

"A hasty figuring makes Shannon 3,200 ahead so far." (10) 

1638 - H&G Oct. 15; ed: 2/1 - The Whigs are up "Salt River." How high 

a few more days will determine. 

Such a complete reversion of the whole order of things in the State 

was unlooked for but cannot be helped. 

The House belongs to the "Loco-Focos," Shannon leads by 5,000. 

"Regrets are idle. We have only to do better next time." (4) 

1639 - H&G Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 - "The Whigs of Maumee Valley have redeemed 

the character lost by supineness last year. 

"The Perrysburgh WHIG extra of the 11th says the Whig majority in 

Wood and Lucas will not fall short of 500. Bates is defeated for the 

Senate, and the whole Whig delegation elected." (1) 

1640 - H&G Oct. 15; ed:2/3 - "The Chillicothe GAZETTE of the 11th. says 

Wm. K. Bond is triumphantly re-elected. The Whigs of the Union will rejoice." 

(1) 

1641 - H&G Oct. 16; ed: 2/3 - The only news to-day is an endorsement on the 

way-bill from Sandusky; that Bates is elected to the Senate, and a Van 

Representative is elected in the Maumee Valley District. It may be true 

and if so, Goode is certainly defeated for Congress. 

The returns we have show, however, that Judge Hollister is elected to 

the Senate, and a Whig Representative is elected. 

"It is a toss up affair." (2) 

1642 - H&G Oct. 17; ed:2/3 - The result in Ohio is bad, bad enough, it 

could scarce be worse. A "Loco-Foco" Governor, majority of members of 

Congress, majori ty in the Senate probably, majority in the Assembly, and 

a majority on joint ballot certain. . 

"Shannon's majority must be over five thousand, this will make a democratic 

ga in in the State of at least eleven thousand." (14)




1643 - H&G Oct. 17; ed: 2/3, 4 - The Senate consists of 36 members, 19 of 

whom are to be elected this year. The Vans have 12, the Whigs 6, one 

district to be heard from, the northwestern one, including II counties. 

"Both parties claim the election. Give tbe Vans Bates and their 

majority will be 2 in the Senate; Give the Whigs Hollister, and tbe 

Senate will be tied." (4) 

1644 - H&G Oct. 23; ed: 2/2 - In Ohio the resul t of the election for Congress 

is: 11 "Loco-Focos" and 8 Whigs; General Assembly in the Senate, 

18 "Locos," 17 Whigs; House, 38 "Locos," 33 Whigs; the northwestern 

district to hear from in the above cases. Shannon's majority is 5,735. 

"Wbat a picture for the brag Whig State of the West!" (3) 

1645 - H&G Oct. 25; ed:2/3 - Tbe STATESMAN of Oct. 23, gives returns 

of votes for Governor from all but four counties. "If the reports from 

Athens and Paulding be correct, Sbannon's majority will be 6,590." (2) 

1646 - H&G Oct. 26; ed: 2/3 - Tbe total vote of the eight Reserve counties 

at tbe late election was 34,922. Tbe total vote of tbe same counties at 

tbe Presidential election in 1836 was 35,540 or 618 more than now. 

"That ought to be said to the 800 Wbigs of Geauga, and the 800 Whigs 

of Ashtabula wbo sta id from tbe polls? We bave no doubt that the number 

of Whigs wbo did not vote in those counties is larger even than stated, 

probably in both not less tban 2000." (3) 

1647 - H&G Oct. 26; ed: 2/3 - "We have been defeated - wbat of it? Have 

we not been before. Have we not ever risen stronger from defeat? We 

sball do so agai n. Every Wb ig will learn to do his own voting - in tbe 

next struggle be will do it. Tbe Wbig spirit is indomitable.... All 

is not lost - and what is lost can be retrieved. It must be, and acquisitions 

made. Let every Whig do his part in future, and all will be 

well. tt (6) 

1648 - H&G Oct. 26; ed:2/3 - "The Result In Ohio. - Congress will stand 

11 V. B., 8 Wbigs elected. State Senate 19 Vans, 17 Wbigs. The House 

38 Vans, 34 Wbigs. Van majority in Legislature on joint ballot, 6. Go 

ahead with your 'bank Reform! tt' (1) 

1649 - H&G Oct. 29; ed:2/4 - It is a fact that tbe name of Harrison was 

not kept in sufficient prominence before the people. 

(H4G) Such is the principal reason assigned by the Harrison presses of 

Ohio for the late Wbig defeat. "The sober truth is, Gen. Harrison himself, 

as well as his name, were too much before the people! Else why the great 

falling off of Whig strength in every county whicb he visited?" (4) 

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1650 - H&G Oct. 31; ed: 2/2 - We are happy to be able to save the Locofocos 

in Lorain any trouble in looking up proof to sustain their grave 

charge against the Whigs, of having imported voters into Lorain to defeat 

the Democracy. The Circleville HERALD sets the matter at rest, and 

saves the Elyria REPUBLICAN further wind on the subject of the "rascally 

Banks" having sent up two hundred voters from Cuyahoga to defeat Antibank 

Hubbard! The HERALD in noticing the defeat of Hubbard says: 

"The Doctor attributes his defeat to the votes of interloping Whigs 

from other counties! Very likely - for there were just about that number 

missing from the Pickaway county poll-books!" 

Will the REPUBLICAN chronical the fact with the proper comments? 


1651 - H&G Oct. 31:2/3 - To the free, liberal, intelligent, unbribed, 

and unbought democratic Whig electors of the Western Reserve. I beg to 

call to your attention to the situation of the great and only true democratic 

party in the nation to some of the causes of her late triumphs 

and some of her still more recent and inglorious defeats. It is well 

known to you that the Chief Executive Magistrate rode into office on the 

back of his illustrious predecessor. His first message to the Congress 

blasted the hopes of even his pol itical enemies and drove from the palace 

his wisest and safest friends. The thrice defeated scheme to perpetuate 

the assumed prerogative of executive power is again attempted to be 

carried by the President of the United States. By means of the forty 

thousand office holders and their hundred thousand dependents to overawe, 

to bribe, to divide and conquer a free people. 

In Ohio where we have a majority of 10,000 votes we were defeated by 

4,000 votes. Truly we have triumphed on the Western Reserve against foes 

without and disunion within, against all the power of patronage brought 

against us. Conquered them by four thousand legal votes, leaving behind 

four thousand more driven from the polls by the strategem of the enemy. 

(14) 

State 

1652 - H&G Feb. 20; ed:2/5 - "The Whigs of Connecticut are awake and bestirring 

themselves with vigor for the April electicn. 

"So far as we can judge, the prospect is favorable to the success of 

the Whigs; the election is the more important from the fact that a U.S. 

Senator is to be chosen by the next Legislature to succeed John M. Niles." 

(3) 

1653 - H&G Mar. 13; ed:2/3 - Today the Whigs of New Hampshire rally at 

the polls, for the first time in some years. 

"We hardly expect the people will be able to raze the old loco foco 

Hills in the granite state, in one day. They will succeed the next tria1." 

(I) 

1654 - H&G Mar. 14; ed:2/3 - The Albany ARGUS promised great reactions in 

the Empire state in the spring, and Croswell set up a loud shout over a 

slight gain in one or two early town elections.



POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - State (Cont'd) 

"He will be mum hereafter, as the 'political tornado' of last fall 

does not appear to have yet spent its fury, and the last vestiges of 

Van Buren loco-focoism are being swept away by the people at the town 

elections. The late Whig papers from that state are filled with glorious 

're-actions.'" (2) -" 

1655 - H&G Apr. 2; ed: 2/3 - The annual election for state officers in 

Connecticut takes place today. Wm. W. Ellsworth is the Whig candidate 

for governor. 

"If we were to guess at the result, we should guess that Ellsworth 

wi 11 be elected, and the Whigs carry a majority of the Legislature. 

Probably the contest will be a close one." (2) 

1656 - H&G Apr. 9; ed: 2/3 - Among the representatives elected in 

Connecticut we notice the name of Roger Minot Sherman of Fairfield. 

"Mr. Sherman is one of the ablest men in the country." (1) 

1657 - H&G Apr. 9; ed: 2/3 - We have the returns of the election in 

Connecticut - from 65 towns of that state - enough to show beyond doubt 

a majority of Whig candidates elected, and locofocoism extinguished. 

John M. Niles, Perry Smith, and six loco-foco representatives were defeated. 

"Connecticut has nobly purified herself; the dynasty of darkness is 

overthrown - John M. Niles will not disgrace the State in the U.S. Senate 

for another term." (6) 

1658 - H&G Apr. 10; ed: 2/3 - "Shall we send up a shout for Connecticut - 

a shout to wake the echoes - for another added to the glorious array of 

States which have abandoned the present administration and rebuked its 

destructive policy? Is not the occasion one worthy of celebration in 

some appropriate manner? 

"For the last three years Connecticut has been benighted in the mists, 

and fogs, and darkness of Jacksonism and Van Burenism. Every step has 

plunged her deeper in degredation. But the clouds are now dispelled, 

and the old State stands forth in her pristine brightness. What say the 

sons of Connecticut and of New England in this vicinity? Will they celebrate 

the political regeneration of Connecticut?" (2) 

1659 - H&G Apr. 14; ed:2/4 - Of 206 Representatives elected in Connecticut 

the "Loco-Focos" have elected 39, the Conservatives, seven; the Whigs, 

150; and in six towns sending ten Representatives there is no choice. 

"The 'honest democrats' in this quarter attribute the defeat of the 

Loco-focos in Connecticut, to 'staying away from the polls!!' Will these 

'honest democrats' still persist in the falsehood, or be honest enough to 

admit these facts into their papers? We shall see." (5) 

1660 - H&G Apr. 16; ed:2/5 - Our first intelligence of the New York 

election comes by way of Columbus, received there through the Express 

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mail. The STATESMAN of the 13th inst. informs us that a large vote was 

polled on the first day in many of the wards, but in others it seems 

there was less animation. 

"We infer from the tenor of this short notice, that the news he had 

received was not flattering to the editor of that veracious print, and 

accordingly he withholds what undoubtedly he was in possession of, viz: 

the prevailing impression in New York as to the general result of the 

1st day." (2) 

1661 • H&G Apr. 28; ed:2/3 - Returns from practically every town in 

Rhode Island, indicate a Whig majority for Governor. All the Whig can· 

didates for the Senate are elected, and of the House of Representatives 

two-thirds are Whigs. 

"This little state has done welL... All hail Little Rhody! She has 

nobly 'put th ings to rights!'" (3) 

1662 - H&G May 5: ed: 2/3 • The news from the INTELLIGENCER regarding 

the Virginia election shows a good beginning, though it is scarcely 

to be expected that the Whigs have carried the Legislature. 

(H&G) "The 'Old Dominion' has long been on the 'wrong track,' and she 

never tires.' Perhaps she has 'wheeled about' this time. A few days 

will determine." (1) 

1663 • H&G May 7: ed: 2/2 • The returns of the Virginia elections, thus 

far, shows that the Old Dominion has done nobly, and leaves little doubt 

that the Whigs have secured a decided majority in the House of Delegates. 

"The GLOBE finds cold comfort in the returns - talks of 'schisms in 

the Democratic family,' 'unfortunate divisions in the Republican ranks' • 

'a temporary ascendancy of the Whigs' &c. and turns to figuring out 

'glory' in the loco foco defeat in Rhode Island. Mr. Ritchie takes things 

more cooly, and whistles the old Whig tune of former years, - 'we will 

profit by our defeat· take lessons from our errors· rouse, and re-unite, 

and next spring we wi 11 recover the State!' • Just the air we 1 ike to 

hear, especially when discoursed by Democratic pipes." (verbatim) (3) 

1664 • H&G May 8; ed: 2/3 - Mr. Ritchie of Virginia assured the party last 

spring that if elected then he would not again be a candidate for "State 

Printer. " 

"The old fox expected the Whigs would hole him the next trial. His 

promise proves a safe one." (1) 

1665 • H&G May 8: ed: 2/3 • The RICHMOND ENQUIRER of May 1st admits that 

the Whigs have carried the House and Senate in the Virginia election. 

"We shall see, as the above is the most favorable account of the Loco 

foco defeat in the Old Dominion, that a slavish partizan could give. Full 

returns will no doubt place our victory in a still more favorable light, 

though what our enemies now surrender is glory enough for one campaign." 

(7)

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC •. 31, 1838 



1666 - H&G June 6; ed:2/3 - Mr. Yel of Arkansas declines standing another 

poll for the House. 

"Rats quit a sinldng ship." (1) 

1667 - H&G June 15; ed: 2/2 - The "Loco-Focos" have held a State Convention 

in Maryland and nominated William Grayson of Queen Ann county 

as their cand:date for Governor. 

"The October issue is now fairly made up." (1) 

1668 - H&G June 15; ed:2/2 - The Whigs of Maryland met in Gubernatorial 

State Convention on the 7th inst. in Baltimore and nominated John N. 

Steele as the Whig candidate for Governor on October next. 

"A number of spirited resolutions on the subject of the mal-administration 

of national affairs by the present party in power, and evincing 

proof that in the coming struggle the Whigs of Maryland will do their 

duty were likewise adopted. Maryland 'will! '" (4) 

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1669 - H&G July 21; ed:2/2 - "We have New Orleans dates of the 10th. 

The 'Democratic reaction' has been complete. The Whig candidate for 

Governor, A. B. Roman, is elected by about 1,000 majority. The entire 

delegation to Congress is Whig!... The Whigs have a majority in both 

branches of the Legislature, and about 20 on joint ballot.... So triumph 

the 'Democracy of numbers. ' 

"We trust our neighbors up street will be able to get the news, sometime 

the coming week." (2) 

1670 - H&G July 23; ed: 2/2 - The triumph in louisiana has been complete, 

as well as unexpected, to those who knew the determination of the Loco 

Focos "to die in the last ditch." 

"The Whigs fought openly and boldly under the banner of 'a National 

Bank and sound currency,' which motto headed their tickets, and was 

placarded in the streets. 'An Independent Treasury - no National Bank,' 

was the motto of the loco focos, and after a three day's fight, the 

people struck their banner to the dust.". (4) 

1671 - H&G July 23; ed:2/2 - The recent election in Louisiana is the 

first of the summer and fall elections in 1838, and the result is an 

auspicious omen of the coming contests elsewhere. Illinois and Missouri 

are next to follow. 

"That Illinois will throw off the shackles of Loco Focoism, we have 

no doubt, and of Missouri we are not without hope. The contest in that 

state turns mainly on the adoption or rejection of the Sub-Treasury 

scheme, and the re-election of Thomas H. Benton to the U.S. Senate. - 

The Whigs are not resting on their arms, but are carrying the war into 

Africa most vigorously. We should not be surprised if the Humbugger 

should, in August, be crushed by the 'ball set in motion' by the people." 

(6)

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1672 - H&G July 28; ed: 2/3 - It is said that Mr. John Branch, the 

"thinking secretary," as he was called whi Ie a member of the "Unit" 

cabinet. is to be the locofoco candidate for Governor of North Carolina. 

"As the parties to the real quarrel which produced the explosion of 

that Cabinet, are now sworn brotbers, wby should the rest bear anger. 

If Mr. Calhoun is content to strike bands with Mr. Van Buren, Mr. Branch 

surely need not bold out longer. There is no telling what promotion 

awaits Mr. Branch yet. 

"He will be defeated in the contest for Governor, and then Perhaps a 

foreign mission or a seat in the cabinet, may await him." (2) 

1673 - H&G July 30; ed:2/2 - In Vermont W. C. Bradley will be the locofoco 

candidate for Governor, as usual. 

"There is no prospect of their defeating the re-election of Gov. 

Jennison." (1) 

1674 - H&G July 30; ed:2/3 - The GLOBE announces the fact t1:at Mr. 

Branch is the Sub-Treasury candidate for Governor of North Carolina, and 

thus graciously extends the hand of forgiveness to the penitent. 

"We should 1 ike to know how he of the Hermi tage looks upon the renewed 

alliance." (1) 

1675 - H&G July 30; ed:2/4 - The election for members of the legislature 

takes place in Alabama on the first Monday (Aug. 6) of next month. 

"We regret to learn that, in the district lately represented by Mr. 

Lawles, there are two Whig candidates, and that, in consequence, the 

Locofocos will most probably succeed in electing Mr. Ellis." (l) 

1676 - H&G Aug. 4; ed:2/4 - The state elections in Missouri and Illinois 

will be held next Monday. (Aug. 6) 

"The contest will be a hot one in both states, as the locofocos die 

hard." (1) 

1677 - H&G Aug. 13; ed: 2/3 - We expect to hear of a great buying up of 

all sorts of cattle" in a few days. 

The returns of the elections from Missouri, Illinois, Alabama, Kentucky 

and Indiana will come pouring in upon us and the Banks, according to the 

Locofocos, are everywhere making extensive purchases from their ranks. 

Last fall the banks bought up a tremendous majority in the Empire State 

for the Whigs and last month some 3,000 Locos must have been sold at the 

shambles in the sugar state. "What an incorruptible democracy!... Thus 

the Loco Focos account for their universal defeat." (2) 

1678 - H&G Aug. 14; ed: 2/2 - We begin to get a few returns from the Clay 

State, and they show the usual Whig triumphs in old "Kaintuck." 

"Indeed, the loco focos were not strong enough in most cases to show 

fight on their own hook, and accordingly they tried to 'cut in' by agitating 

local matters, and supporting neutrals and independent candidates." 

(5)




1619 - H&G Aug. 16; ed:2/2 - The southern mail brings meagre election 

returns. In Kentucky the Locos have carried their ticket, but by reduced 

majorities. From Indiana we have a few returns and the "Hooshers" 

have done their duty. In Dearborn county the Whigs have gained two 

members in the Legislature. The first gun from Missouri is a favorable 

one, and it is reported that the Whig's have carried the strongest Van 

Buren post in the State. The Whig candidates for Congress have a majority 

of 30, and the Whig candidates for the Legislature, a larger one.· 

"Keep the 'ball rolling. '" (4) 

1680 - H&G Aug. 11; ed:2/2,3 - We have no definite returns from Illinois. 

The Detroit ADVERTISER gives a report that the Locofocos have carried 

Chicago. "This was to have been expected, as the Chicago DEMOCRAT 

boasts that 5,000 workmen on the Canal in Cook County had been secured 

to the Locofocos." (1) 

1681 - H&G Aug. 18; ed: 2/3 - "We copy the returns so far as received from 

Missouri. They indicate a glorious triumph for the Whigs in that state. 

St. Louis, the home of the Expunger, has 'drawn black lines' Benton 

wi II remember. 

"G I ory enough for one day!" (1) 

1682 - H&G Aug. 20; ed:2/2 - "Illinois. - The Loco Focos appear to have 

swept every thing before them in the prairies of the North. Cook county 

(including Chicago) gave about 800 majority for the Locos. 

"Whig accounts may change the. aspect of things, as we certainly trust 

full accounts from the State will. If beaten, the Whigs will not despond, 

but rally more vigorously to other contests." (9) 

1683 - H&G Aug. 20; ed:2/2 - "Missouri - The 'corporal's guard' allotted 

to the Whigs by the Loco Focos of Missouri, previous to the elections, 

seems likely to take the whole company. 

"The legislative returns are truly cheering, and if complete returns 

do not give the Whigs a majority, the Locos can hardly make good their 

boast of re-electing Thomas H. Benton unanimously!" (2) 

1684 - H&G Aug. 24; ed:2/5 - The Alton, 111., SPECTATOR claims a locofoco 

Governor and Lt. Governor, all three members of Congress, and a locofoco 

majority in both branches of the Legislature. 

"The returns so far make a good case in favor of the claim, and unless 

the eastern side of the state has done better than the Western and Northern, 

the Whigs have again lost the whole battle." (2) 

1685 - H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/1 - The Vandalia FREE PRESS publishes the names 

of 59 members elect, including both branches. Of these, the Whigs have 

39, the Conservatives, 5, and the "Loco-Focos," 15. A belief is expressed 

that the Whigs will bave a majority in both houses. It is reported that 

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Stuart, a Whig is 160 votes ahead of Douglass, and it is generally believed 

that he is elected. 

"We give the report little credit, hoping only it may be true." (4) 

1686 - H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/1 - Missouri. - Harrison and Miller have been 

re-elected to Congress by a considerable majority. The Legislature will 

contain a majority of "Loco-Focos." 

A little extra exertion would have secured 11 Whig members and given 

the Whigs the majority. "Let the Whigs of Ohio remember this, and 

profit by the lesson." (3) 

1687 - H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/2 - The- "Loco-Focos" shout lustily over the 

returns of Missouri and Illinois. What have tbey gained? Nothing. 

Both states have been administration for ten years, and now the Wbigs 

have nearly revolutionized their stronghold. The "Locos" shout "Great 

Democratic reactions." 

"They are welcome to such comfort. May tbey never bave any better." 

1688 - H&G Aug. 28; ed:2/2 - We begin to think the locofocos shouted 

before they got out of the woods this time, and that Illinois bas followed 

the example of Indiana and Ohio. 

Edwards, Whig, is elected governor by 700 majority. Stuart's election 

may be considered certain. In the 2nd Congressional district Mr. Casey 

conservative, is re-elected. 

"Most of tbe Loco Focos to furnish evidence of their spi te, voted 

for Judge McRoberts or threw away their votes. The Whigs supported Mr. 

Casey. " (4) 

1689 - H&G Sept. 1; ed:2/3,4 - The St. Louis REPUBLICAN of the 22nd 

ult. gives Legislative returns of the election in full. The result in the 

House is 59 Locofocos and 39 Whigs; in the Senate, 20 Locofocos and 13 

Whigs; Locofoco majority in the Legislature on joint ballot 26. Last 

year the majority was 107. 

"Here is a 'Democratic reaction' worth recording! Let the Locofocos 

shout over the victory. One more such would ruin them. Where is the 

boasted unanimous vote of the Legislature, returning T. H. Benton to the 

Senate? Well may he exclaim, 'Stop that ball! It, (8) 

1690 - H&G Sept. 12; ed: 2/2 - A business man from the Empire State says: 

The times are getting better in this state and were it not for the fact 

that the Sub-Treasury war is not yet ended, confidence would be restored. 

But so long as that scourge hangs over our heads, it has the effect to 

keep back the timid capitalists - who fear a tremendous explosion under 

the sub-treasury system. 

There are, no doubt, hundreds and even thousands in the United States 

who feel as they do. The Conservatives in this State are numerous and 

entirely uncompromising. Tallmadge and his friends are true as steel. 

(2)




(H&G) "We look with implicit confidence for a second and final defeat 

of Mr. Van Buren in New York; when he will be, as the letter writer expresses 

it, 'entirely driven off the course. '" (7) 

1691 - H&G Sept. 14; ed: 2/2 - The question of elections in Illinois is 

settled; the Illinois delegation in Congress stands Reynolds (Locofoco) 

Casey. (Conservative) and Stuart (Whig) - Reynolds will support the 

Sub-Treasury scheme of President Van Buren. The election of John T. 

Stuart is confirmed. Douglass and Locofocoism are finally prostrate. 

"Under all the circumstances of the election. we hesitate not to 

pronounce it. as it will be pronounced, one of the greatest political 

triumphs that has yet taken place in the United States." (8) 

1692 - H&G Sept. 14; ed:2J3 - Is it not cheering? Our foes are striving 

to sustain their drooping courage by hurrahing reaction in Missouri and 

Illinois; and this, poor souls, they have to lie for. 

"Jackson & Reform" was the cry of thousands in 1828, but that spirit 

is dead and in its grave lies buried their hope of success. 

Reaction in Illinois! Reaction in Missouri! "Why, another election 

will estinguish the party throughout the wildest prairies and deepest 

backwoods of both these states." (6) 

1693 - H&G Sept. 18; ed:2/1 .. The news from Maine shows the Locos have 

the "main chance." The resul t, though not hoped for, is not entirely unexpected. 

"The Whigs have been beaten, though not used up - floored but to rise 

again.... Defeat will teach them the importance of union, concert, action. 

Let us profit by the lesson in Ohio." (2) 

1694 - H&G Sept. 18:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "Anti-Division" says: 

I see by the papers that William H. Seward, Esq., has been nominated for 

Governor of New York by the Whig Convention. Mr. Granger had many friends 

in the Convention who urged his nomination. 

What kind of a Whig, let me ask, would that man be called who - because 

Mr. Seward was not his choice should insist upon running Francis 

Granger? "What sort of a Whig Editor who should use his paper to advance 

such a movement? And what would be said and justly said of Mr. Granger 

should he consent to such a movement and permit his name to be used to 

divide his party?" , (2) 

1695 - H&G Sept. 19; ed:2/1 - Rotation in office was one of the maxims 

of the Jackson party eight years ago. They rotated out Mr. Adams, and 

the Departments at Washington'have been turning out obnoxious Whigs ever 

since. ,. ", 

"The Whigs will teach them true rotation at the polls this fall, or 

we greatly mistake the signs in the Empire State." (3) 

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POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS &: ELECTIONS - State (Cont'd) 

1705 - H&:G Oct. 20; ed: 2/3 • The Philadelphia AMERICAN SENTINEL has 

returns of all counties in Pennsylvania except four small ones. It says 

no doubt Porter is elected by about 8,000 majority. 

The Legislature will probably stand: In the senate 13 Dems; 20 Whigs; 

in the House, 58 Dems; 44 Whigs. 

"The SENTINEL is a Conservative Van Buren paper." (1) 

1706 - H&:G Oct. 22; ed: 2/3 - The mail from the South yesterday, brought 

no papers or slips from Columbus. No further returns of the election. 

1707 - H&:G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 • "Georgia •• All is safe. Returns have been 

received from 78 counties. Fourteen more to be heard from, wbich in 

1837 gave Schley a majority of 1,498 votes over Gilmer." 

The Augusta CHRONICLE says that tbe whole Wbig ticket is undoubtedly 

elected by majori ties ranging from 250 to 1800 votes. (3) 

H&:G Oct. 22; ed: 2/4 • See Public Lands 

1708 - H&G Oct. 29; ed:2/4 - "Arkansas. - The State election took place 

on the 1st inst., and we have returns from only a few counties. The 

Whigs bave tbe best of it so far as heard from." (1) 

1709 - H&G Nov. 5; ed:2/4 - Today the great contest begins in tbe Empire 

State. Tomorrow and next day, decide in a great measure, tbe good or 

evil destiny of our common country. 

Tbree hundred thousand freemen meet at the polls to pass judgment 

upon the leading measure of tbe Administration. 

"What spectacle more cbeering to every true Republican, tban tbe 

peaceful appeal to the ballot box." (2) 

1710 - H&:G Nov. 8; ed:2/3 • Tbe election in New York is over, and we 

bave nothing now to do but wait patiently for news of the result. 

"We have little expectation of victory." (3) 

1111 - H&:G Nov. 9; ed:2/4 • We hope the old saying of no news is good 

news may prove true in regard to the resul t of New York elections. 

We bave no word from Buffalo or any part of tbe State. (1) 

1712 - H&:G Nov. 12; ed: 2/3 - A fleet of steamboats came up yesterday 

bringing news of New York elections. The returns so far look favorable, 

but the next news may change the tables. The Whigs are confident of 

5,000 majority for Seward and report the Locofocos have given up the 

State. 

"Keep cool still! We are not out of the woods!" (9) 

1113 - H&:G Nov. 14; ed:2/1 - The people of New York have expressed their 

sober, second thought at the ballot-boxes. It is strong, decisive, from 

whicb there can be no appeal. 

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"It speaks in thunder tones to the experimenters at Washington, and 

proclaims to the whole country that the commercial heart is sound, and 

still sends forth a healthy life-current through all the ramifications 

of the body politic.... Most nobly, most gloriously have the people 

triumphed. " (3) 

1714 - H&G Nov. 17:2/3 - "No news. - No mails from below since Wednesday 

night. (Nov. 14) The COLUMBUS came up to-day, having left Buffalo on 

We1nesday. (Nov. 14) She brings no news of importance. Some Canada rumor 

hardly worth reporting. The Albany ARGUS places Seward's majority 

for Governor as high as 13 or 14,000." 0) 

1715 - H&G Nov. 21; ed: 2/3 - Delaware has gone over to the "Loco-Focos." 

The Legislature is Whig. 

"Governor Marcy will probably put the old Federal State in his breeches 

pocket, as ballast for the Salt River trip." (3) 

1716 - H&G Nov. 21; ed:2/3 - Everett has been elected Governor of Massachusetts 

and the Senate of that state will have a large majority of Whigs; 

they will also have an overwhelming majority in the House. 

"Massachusetts - God Bless Her! - has again done her duty, and the 

shout of Massachusetts Forever! goes up from the Whigs of the whole 

Union. " 

(13) 

United States 

1717 - H&G Jan. 29; ed: 2/2 - The contest now going on for seats in Congress, 

between Messrs. Gholson and Claiborne, the members who were 

elected during the special session by a party vote in the House, and 

Prentiss and Word, elected by the people of Mississippi, bids fair to 

show where the talent lies, if it does not justly determine the legal 

right. 

"The Sub-Treasury bi 11 requires support, and on many other quest ions 

the votes of Messrs. Claiborne and Gholson are wanted: What then has 

justice to do with the matter of their election?" (3) 

1718 - H&G Feb. 9; ed:2/3 - The proceedings of a meeting of the Democratic 

members of the Mississippi legislature, sustaining Messrs. Claiborne and 

Gholson's claim to the seat which they occupy in Congress, were inserted 

in the GLOBE some days since, accompanied by the expression of a wish that 

their arrival might prove to be in time. 

"If the distance from Washington to Jackson, the seat of government 

in Mississippi, were not as great, or if the order for getting up this 

meeting had been forwarded from headquarters at an earlier day, the 

Locos of the Mississippi Legislature would undoubtedly have given their 

response to the call for public opinion in better season." (2)



POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - United States (Cont'd) 

1719 - H&G May I; ed:2/3 - We have not learned the result of the election 

for member of Congress held in Baltimore on Apr. 25. 

"Probably a Loco foco is elected, as the Locos were using the new 

registry law, which does not take effect until August, against the Whigs 

in the present convass. The law is calculated to keep illegal votes out 

of the ballot box, and is therefore obnoxious to the Locos, who in 

populous cities possess a magician's skill in manufacturing votes for an 

occasion." (2) 

1720 - H&G May 8; ed: 2/3 - "Election returns come in slowly to our Locofoco 

neighbor. He does not publish a word from Baltimore, Virginia, or 

the glorious 'democratic reaction' in Albany! 'Put master Silence to 

bed! '" (1) 

1721 - H&G May 22; ed:2/3 - Mr. Hamer of Ohio has formally declined being 

a candidate for Congress at the ensuing election. 

"The people of his district had made arrangements to lay him where he 

has laid his resolution - on the shelf; but the dodger has dodged them." 

(1) 

1722 - H&G May 22; ed:2/3 - "The whole Locofoco delegation from Georgia 

are to go into retirement, not so much from choice as necessity, the 

party having beld a convention and nominated a fresh set to fill their 

places in Congress • if elected." (I) 

1723 - H&G May 23; ed:3/1 - The N.Y. TIMES, a conservative paper lately 

establ ished, has come out in favor of Henry Clay for President and 

N. P. Tallmadge for Vice-President. 

"Tbe TIMES is edited with great ability; and will prove a powerful 

opponent to Mr. Van Buren's administration." (1) 

1724 - H&G June 1; ed: 2/3 - Senator Tipton of Indiana very wisely declines 

being a candidate for re-election. 

"The Hoosbiers are too warm friends of another sort of 'Old Tip,' to 

vote for Tipton again. He can read the signs of the times." (1) 

1725 - H&G July 30; ed:2/3 • Col. John McElvaine offers his name as a 

candidate for Congress in the Columbus district now represented to the 

satisfaction of the people by Joseph Ridgeway. 

"The principal qualifications he urges are, that the 

moccasion was familiar apparel with me and mine,' long 

probably be elected - to stay at home." 

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'buckskin and 

time ago. He will 

(1) 

1726 - H&G Aug. 4; ed: 2/3 - The congressional campaign is opening wi th 

vigor in different portions of the State. 

"We notice that county conventions have been called by both political 

parties in many of the counties, and that the contest is becoming spirited." 

(5)

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1727 - H&G Aug. 4; ed:2/4 - Morgan L. Martin,-Esq., has been nominated 

for Congress in Wisconsin by the newspapers. A state convention is 

suggested to make the nomination. 

"Local matters appear to supersede general politics in the Territory." 

1728 - H&G Aug. 18:2/4 - The name of the Congressman from the 15th 

Congressional district, which is comprised of Portage, Medina, Lorain, 

and Cuyahoga counties, is J. W. Allen. 

This may be valuable for a reference as another political campaign 

approaches. (6) 

1729 - H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/1 - In Caldwell County, Missouri, the Whig 

candidates for Congress received but 2 votes out of 353 polled. The 

entire population, with a few exceptions, were followers of Jo Smith, 

and obeyed his pretended revelation from Heaven, that all the "Latter 

Day Saints" should vote the "Loco-Foco" ticket. 

"Jo Smith should have his reward. A sub-treasuryship, or else his 

Bank of Kirtland should be made a Deposit bank. Van Buren will 

remember him." 

1730 - H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/1 - The young Locofoco "irredeemables" on their 

return from Newark, made a canal boat nomination of John W. Willey, Esq., 

for Congress from this district. 

"Most appropos. A better representative of the shin plaster party 

could not be selected." (3) 

1731 - H&G Aug. 27; ed: 2/3 - "We are sorry to see that the nomination of 

Mr. Pendleton to Congress as the opponent of Dr. Duncan does not unite 

the Whigs. The Cincinnati WHIG still advocates the claims of Mr. Guilford, 

and seems determined to effect what the editor professes to dread, the 

re-election of Duncan, by fomenting discord in the Whig party. As Major 

Conover is a mil itary man, he should practice subordination to superiors - 

the people." (1) 

1732 - H&G Aug. 28; ed:2/2 - "Calvary Morris is the Whig candidate for reelection 

to Congress in the 6th District. 

"The Loco Focos have nominated Joseph Morris of Monroe county as their 

candidate." (1) 

1733 - H&G Aug. 28; ed:2/2 - N. Guilford, Esq., has voluntarily withdrawn 

his name for Congress in the last Cincinnati papers. Messrs. 

Pendleton and Duncan will now have a clear field. 

"We rejoice to see the noble disposition manifested by the Whigs of 

Ohio, to yield all personal preferences upon the altar of public good." 

1734 - H&G Sept. 3; ed:2/3 - The re-nomination of the faithful Representative 

of the People, the Hon. John W. Allen, we presume, will not 

find a dissenting voice among the Whigs of the District. 

(1) 

(2) 

(1)

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1750 • H&G Oct. 6; ed:2/2 • B. Andrews is about to finish the somerset 

to Van Burenism which he projected some years ago (when the ADVERTISER 

got the start of him). "Mr. Woodward forestalled B. Andrews then, but 

B. has had a great hankering for the flesh pots, i.e. the spoils ever 

since." 

The ADVERTISER is to be merged in the INTELLIGENCER after the 

election, the editor of the former not being sufficiently given to "slang 

Whanging" to suit the new court clique. 

"Mr. Willey has nearly given up his hopes for the Speakership!" (4) 

1751 • H&G Oct. 6:2,'3 • John W. Willey. "This gentleman who 'though 

young' has acquired a reputation for astuteness and cunning, which you 

would scarce expect of one of his age, has lately acquired also a great 

reputation as a man of candor as well as of great political knowledge. 

"For instance, in political speeches in this county, he has stated 

that 'Mr. McDuffie reported to Congress that the country had lost 

$46,000,000 by the Banks.' 

"The smallest school boy knows that Mr. McDuffie reported no such 

thing, Mr. Willey and Wilson Shannon to the contrary, notwithstanding. 

He reported $6,000,000, outstanding (not $46,000,000) and that is the 

foundation of this thrice told falsehood." (5) 

1752 . H&G Oct. 15; ed: 2/3 • Reports vary in regard to the election of 

Mr. Goode. 

"We cannot believe Goode defeated until returns are more conclusive." 

1753 - H&G Oct. 16; ed:2/4 - "Dr. Duncan and his rifle find little favor 

in Cincinnati. Every ward in the Queen City gave a decisive majority 

against him, and his majority in the District over Mr. Pendleton was only 

1761" (1) 

1754 • H&G Oct. 16; ed: 2/4 - Paying Up. - "Defaulter Lytle was the most 

active partisan in Hami Han County for Dr. Duncan. 

"His successful services in behalf of the Doctor entitle him to a receipt 

in full for the $33,000 of Uncle Sam's money uncermoniously fobbed. He 

does well on 'borrowed capital. "' (I) 

1755 • H&G Oct. 17; ed:2/3 - There are six Whig members elected to Congress, 

with two districts yet to be heard from, both of which are now represented 

by Whigs. 

"We consider our chances of success in both these districts as hardly 

even. The result so far is 11 Vans elected to 6 Whigs." (4) 

1756 - H&G Oct. 17; ed:2/4 • The returns from 57 counties in Georgia show 

the Whigs 4,140 votes ahead on the Congressional ticket. There are 33 

counties yet to be heard from. 

"These may turn the scale, though confidence of the election of 8 Whig 

members is felt." (1) 

(1)



POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS &: ELECTIONS - United States (Cont'd) 

1757 - H&:G Oct. 17; ·ed:2/5 - New Jersey elects members of Con2ress by 

general ticket. Two years ago the Whigs won by less than a 600 majority. 

"Entire Whig ticket elected." (1) 

1758 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 - New Jersey is still in the dark as to the 

result for Congress. Nothing definite until all returns are in. 

"The grossest frauds were resorted to by the Loco-Focos to carry 

their ticket according to the ADVERTISER." (2) 

1759 - H&:G Oct. 23; ed:2/3 - Good! - The Columbus REGISTER says its 

fully ascertained that P. G. Goode is re-elected to Congress in the 

northwestern district. 

"Tis well, as Sawyer, his 'Loco-Foco' opponent, is one of the poorest 

specimens of a legislator in the State, always excepting Dr. Duncan 

of the .Queen City." (I) 

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POLITICAL PARTIES 

1760 - H&G Apr. 23; ed:2/2 - "The 'disorganizer' calls the Whig party 

of this city and county, 'a faction.' So do the Locofocos." (1) 

1761 - H&G Apr. 26; ed: 2/3 - "The Locofocos in Portage county are in 

difficulty. Mr. Harmon of the COURIER is too honest for the party, so 

the office holders and some 'young sprigs of the Van Buren aristocracy' 

are trying to put him under the ban, and build up LeGrand Byington, 

whilom editor of the Elyria REPUBLICAN, who has issued proposals for 

publishing the BUCKEYE DEMOCRAT at Ravenna." (1) 

1762 - H&G Aug. 18:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "A voter" says: - 

"A friend is desirous to ascertain whether Royal Millard, Esq., is a 

sound Whig; a reply is solicited through the paper." (1) 

1763 - H&G Aug. 29:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, Royal Millard says: 

"On my return, this morning, from a week's tour up the Lake, I noticed 

a communication in the columns of the HERALD AND GAZETTE, over the ,signature 

of 'A Voter,' calling upon me to announce to the public 

whether I am a 'sound Whig.' 

"In answer to the Voter's request, I will say, that I am a Whig to 

the core." (1) 

1764 - H&G Sept. 5; ed: 2/1 - Below .e publish a list of Delegates to 

the Young Men's State Convention, and we trust the remaining Townships 

will furnish their quota for publication next week. "Let every Township 

in Old Cuyahoga send up her Whig sons to the grand Muster. "Tis Rome 

demands their help. It, 

J. H. Crittenden, D. Furniss, W. Bertram, I. Taylor, M. Kelley, J. 

A. Briggs, J. Wills, J. A. Vincent, D. Hersh, T. Ingraham, J. Sloan, C. 

Bradburn, R. A. Gale, H. Van Eps, R. Sheldon, A. Lewis C. Mendenhall, 

M. C. Younglove, J. L. Weatherly, G. Worthington, R. Worthington, J. 

Rickey, D. R. Whipple, R. Hawley, M. Spangler, G. Benedict, P. Weddell, 

H. Sehman, W. C. Oatman, W. Stedman, A. Hutchinson, M. Kelley, S. Mather, 

J. Jones, H. Ranney, B. White, W. Lloyd, J. Foot, J. Lyon, J. M'Curdy, 

N. Winslow, H. Clark, S. Cook, T. Kelley, S. Hastings, H. Canfield, J. 

Monson, A. Haydn, S. Pease, A. Spencer, J. Harris, A. Collins, W. Craig, 

W. Case, E. Thompson, A. Lloyd, G. Davies, J. Finney. (5) 

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POLITICS & GOVERNMENT 

Cleveland & Cuyahoga 

1765 - H&G Mar. 22:2/3 - The Anti-Sub-Treasury meeting held at the Court 

House last evening was highly respectable in point of numbers and character. 

Several spirited addresses were made at the meeting. The resolutions 

adopted, as it strikes us, are just, forcible, and to the point, 

They are full, strong, and decided, wi thout one word of surplusage. (3)



POLITICS & GOVERNMENT - Ohio (Cont'd) 

faithful representative.... But this changes not the general question 

in the slightest degree; there being a perfect unanimity on the grand 

point of inefficacy in the present laws and a necessity for stronger 

enactments which of itself is sufficient to acquit Mr. Foot of the 

charge brought against him, a charge that he has been actuated by sectarian 

views instead of the common good." (9) 

1773 - H&G Jan. 22:2/3 - In the House of the Ohio Legislature, on the 

17th, the bill to enable the city of Cleveland to borrow money, being 

under consideration in its second reading, Mr. Foote moved that it be 

engrossed for its third reading, and final passage on to-morrow, which 

was agreed to. (1) 

1774 - H&G Jan. 30:2/2 - We published not long since a circular issued 

by the Whig Central Committee, urging upon the party throughout the 

State, an immediate organization which shall embody the whole strength 

of the opposition and array it against abuse of power, mismanagement, 

and corruption on the part of our hard money tyrants, and also a choice 

of delegates to a state convention, to be called at an early day. 

"If a convention be necessary or will be useful, we are ready to 

join heart and hand in the measure; but if is to be called merely to 

sustain the claims of anyone of the Whig candidates to a nomination 

for the Presidency, with a view to future influence upon the decision 

of a National Convention, we feel no ardor in that cause." (5) 

1775 - H&G Feb. 1:2/3 - In the House of the General Assembly on the 27th, 

Mr. Foot reported a bill to incorporate the village of Brighton in Cuyahoga 

county. On the 29th petitions were presented by Mr. Johnson for 

the incorporation of St. John's Church in Ohio City, and by Mr. Foot, 

for the incorporation of the Western Reserve Real Estate Association. 

Mr. Foot also reported a bill to incorporate the first Baptist Society 

of Bedford. (4) 

1776 - H&G Feb. 15: 2/2 - In tbe Senate, Mr. Fuller has presented a remonstrance 

against the division of the city of Cleveland from the balance 

of Cleveland township. 

A bill has passed the House to incorporate the first Congregational 

Church of Rockport in Cuyahoga county. (1) 

1777 - H&G Feb. 17; ed:2/1 - Mr. Thrall of the Circleville AMERICAN 

has introduced a bill into the House to provide for the publication of 

certain laws in the newspapers of the state. 

"Should the bill pass, it will be one of the most popular and beneficial 

acts of the Assembly.... The good citizens of Ohio are an intelligent, 

reading people, and the Legislature, by fostering and improving 

the newspaper press of the State, will obtain the plaudit of 

well-done faithful servants from their constituents." (3) 

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1778 - H&G Feb. 17:2/3 - An act to incorporate the First Associate 

Reformed Presbyterian Church and Society in the city of Cleveland 

passed the Senate on the 14th, and a bill to incorporate the village 

of Brighton in Cuyahoga county passed the House. (1) 

1779 • H&G Feb. 19; ed:2/3 - "Our thanks are due Mr. Foot and the State 

Printer, Mr. Medary, for early copies of the Report of the Auditor of 

State upon certain inquiries presented to the Banks of Ohio. It is an 

interesting document, filling 112 pages, and proves conclusively the 

falsity of the Locofoco charge against the Legislature, of refusing 

to investigate the condition of the Banks. " (1) 

1780 - H&G Feb. 21; ed:2/4 • The Elyria REPUBLICAN lists John A. Foot, 

Attorney for the Commercial Bank of Lake Erie, as a stockholder, both 

in the Commercial and Cleveland Banks. 

"The Locofoco papers in Ohio, are about this time unbellished with 

black 1 ines drawn around the names of the members of the Legislature, 

who voted against a resolution introduced by Dr. Hubbard of Lorain, 

the leading locofoco in the House. The above falsehood in regard to 

Mr. Foot, is one of the devices of the party to keep the 'ball moving.', 

John A. Foot is not a stockbolder in both the Commercial and Cleveland 

Banks, or in any other bank. "This the editor knew, but truth 

does not answer his purpose." (3) 

1781 • H&G Feb. 22; ed: 2/5 - The State Printer states, in excuse for 

the delay in printing the Auditor's Report, that he discovered errors 

in it and returned it to the Auditor's Office for correction. 

"A gross and mischievous error (or something worse) is still left 

in the table, in relation to the loans of the Bank of Zanesville to 

Directors and Stockholders - and another in the same item of the statement 

of the Commercia 1 Bank of Lake Erie. Between the Audi tor and his 

clerks, and the State Printer and his imps, the Report is incorrect 

after all the delay." (2) 

1782 - H&G Feb. 27; ed:2/3 - If a state Whig Convention is actually to 

be holden at Columbus the ensuing spring, it is desirable that every 

county in the state should be fully and fairly represented • 

. '''We have, it is true, expressed an opinion as to the expediency of 

the measure, and against its adoption; influenced by an impression, 

that the first movement in its behalf was dictated by a wish thus to secure 

the vote of Ohio for Gen. Harrison •••• 

"We repeat it, a State Convention; if assembled, should not be made 

up of delegates representing a part only of the opposition in Ohio; let 

the Whigs come together, if at all, in their strength, as in 1836, and 

with the same great object in view, the overthrow of the dominant party 

in our national councils, a party that has used its power exclusively 

for self aggrandizement, and acted uniformly upon the avowed principle




that to the victors belong the spoils. If to such a convention it 

seems expedient that the support of their constituents should be given 

to General Harrison, so let it be determined; if to Henry Clay or 

Daniel Webster, we trust that a like cheerful and ready assent will be 

yielded by the friends of the former. 

"When the Whigs recollect for what purpose they are in arms, and 

against whom their efforts and their strength are directed, they cannot 

fail to act in concert." (9) 

1783 - H&G Mar. 7; ed: 2/3 - From the favorable response to the call of 

the Whig Central committee for a State Convention, we are convinced 

that a convention will be held the present spring or early in the summer. 

Conventions, appointing delegates instructed to support the claims 

of Gen. Harrison to the Presidency, have been held in a number of 

counties. 

"Is it not time for the Whigs of Cuyahoga, and of the Reserve generally, 

to take measures to have their influence felt, and wishes respected 

in the proposed Convention? We wish to see an expression of 

the views of our Whig brethern of the press in Northern Ohio on the 

subject, as well as of the people. If a State Convention is to be held 

soon, our opinion is that the Whig citadel of the North should come out 

in its strength. We ask, however, the counsel of 'older and wiser soldiers. 

", (12) 

1784 - H&G Mar. 13; ed:2/4 - We copy today several extracts from our 

Whig contemporaries in Northern Ohio, to show the state of feeling in 

this quarter of the state on the subject of the proposed State Convention, 

and the pertinacity with which the claims of General Harrison 

are advocated by some of our Southern friends. 

"We shall make further extracts from time to time, until we quote 

from every Whig paper in the Lake country, providing our brethren of 

the quill see fit to express their opinions and preferences.... We 

intend no one-sided exhibition of public sentiment, and therefore ask 

a free expression from our political co-laborers. The voice of Ohio is 

thunder toned, and we wish it correctly echoed abroad." (3) 

1785 - H&G Mar.21; ed:2/3 - On some of the last days of the session, 

the members of the House took occasion to "square accounts" with several 

editors and their correspondents, who had spoken freely of the conduct 

of sundry members of the legislature • 

. "The hired libeller of the Whig members from this county, who has 

figured as a Columbus correspondent of the locofoco organ in this city, 

very properly escaped notice. The bare announcement of his name, Le 

Grand Byington of Elyria, renders his slanders harmless in this quarter, 

or at Columbus." (3) 

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1786 - H&G Apr. 4; ed:2/3 • The Whig State Central Committee having 

fixed upon the 31st of Mayas the time for the State Convention to assemble, 

it is time for those counties which are to be represented to 

be moving. 

"Every county in the state ought to be represented by a full and efficient 

delegation. We hope especially that the counties upon the Reserve, 

where lies no small portion of the Whig strength of the state, 

will one and all hold conventions, and that at an early day as no time 

is to be lost, selecting men of talent, energy, and experience to represent 

them, and that in numbers such as the occasion calls for." (2) 

1787 - H&G June 12:2/3 - We should have noticed some days since, that 

Mr. Bostwick O'Conner of Ohio City, has been appointed Deputy U. S. 

Marshall for Northern Ohio. (verbatim) (1) 

1788 - H&G June 16; ed:2/4 - "Locofoco editors are constant in the 

abuse of the last legislature, a single act of that body only excepted, 

viz: the abolishment of imprisonment for debt. 'Cause Vy?'" (1) 

1789 - H&G July 13; ed: 2/4 - The Ohio STATESMAN says: "The 4th of 

July is past and yet we have no resumption!! Biddle holds the whole 

country in the hollow of his hand - but when vengeance returns, the 

power of the monster will be annihilated." 

"Put up your bolts, Mr. State Printer, as Biddle is 'dead for a 

ducat.' Wilson Shannon has killed what Gen. Jackson could only scotch! 

One more speech from the travelling 'vengeance' and 'annihilation' will 

be perfected. Tbe Locos already look blank!" (1) 

1790 - H&G July 30: 2/4 - "We presume it is generally known, (but as we 

have been several times as}{ed, it is not amiss to state,) that Cuyahoga 

County is entitled to two representatives this year, by the last apportionment." 

(1) 

1791 - H&G Sept. 26; ed:2/3,4 - "The following 'record item' in the 

history of the obscure candidate of the 'Locofocos' for Governor of 

Ohio is no electioneering document got up for effect, but a literal 

transcript from the records of the Courts of Virginia." 

Wilson Shannon was indicted for "gaming" on Oct. 30, 1832. When he 

pleaded guilty to the charge, a judgment of $50 was placed against him, 

but this has never been paid to date! (28) 

1792 - H&G Oct. 3:2/2 - The ADVERTISER, in an article headed "Leverette 

Johnson - Let Him Be Expunged," represents Johnson prior to his election 

to the last legislature as pledging himself to vote for making tbe 

private property of bank stockholders liable, and to go for a thorough 

bank reform. These charges are utterly false. What the writer should 

have said was that Johnson by voting for the Quo Warrento Bill did what


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1st. 'He hails from the Reserve, the stronghold of the enemy!' 

2nd. 'For the last eight or ten years, he has contended single handed 

against mighty odds. '!! 

3rd, 'About three years ago, his name was placed on the Presidential 

Electoral ticket, but unfortunately we were defeated in the State'!!! 

4th. 'The past fall the Democracy of his Congressional district honored 

him with their suffrages for Congress, but it being a notorious 

federal district, he of course was defeated'!!! 

Friend McLain is a made man, even if not made auditor, (verbatim) 

1801 - H&G Dec, 17; ed: 3/3 - The inauguration took place in the Representatives 

Hall on Thursday last. (Dec. 13.) The STATESMAN says 

that every part of the Hall was crowded to suffocation. "The Editor 

of the STATESMAN was of course thrown into 'ecstasies' by the address 

of the 'Buckeye Governor.' We think it a very passable performance 

for so young a 'native' as the STATESMAN represents Wilson Shannon." 

1802 - H&G Dec. 17; ed:3/3,4 - Much of Governor Shannon's address is 

well enough, but the ultra bank reformers, who looked to their bank 

reform candidate for a reform of all abuses, practiced by the present 

"rascally institutions," will find a tolerable shower bath in the 

declaration of Gov. Shannon. 

"Had the bank reform leaders possessed honesty enough to have thus 

staten the case previous to the election, Wilson Shannon would, without 

doubt, have only been known as the defeated Leatherwood Lawyer! 

But the hobby of reforming the present Banks proved a good nag, and 

the winner had only to dismount with the best grace he could." (7) 

1803 - H&G Dec. 26; ed:2/1 - Our readers will regret to learn that a 

movement has been made in the House against the continuance of the 

State Officer of Superintendent of Common Schools. 

One or two Senators, influential members too, are known to be inimical 

to the school law as passed last session, and we fear some changes 

which wi 11 not be for the best. We trust that better judgment wi 11 

prevai 1 and that Locofocoism will not perpetuate its reign by dimming 

the light of universal education. 

"Touch not the office so ably and acceptably filled by Mr. Lewis." 

1804 - H&G Dec. 28; ed:2/1 - Since Governor Shannon told the Locofocos 

that our banks are as good as most, and that there are laws to prevent 

sacking them, the fellows are dumb as oysters. 

Do stir them up Mr. Medary with one of your choice "Bank Reform" 

tirades. Just look over your electioneering files, and see what Democratic 

Bank Reform means. "The people have your bond, and the pound 

of flesh will be required." (7) 

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1805 • H&G Dec. 31; ed: 2/2 • A bi 11 has been reported in the Legislature 

to create the county of Scott. 

"For the sake of the name if nothing else, we hope it may carry. 

The bi 11 contemplates a county seat at the flourishing town of Akron." 

(Finance) 

1806 .. H&G July 10; ed:2/3 • The Detroit FREE PRESS states that even 

Ohio, with all her resources, was constrained to sell her first issue 

of six per cent stocks to John Jacob Astor and others at 83 cents on 

a dollar. 

"Not so fast, gentlemen. Ohio never sold her six per cent stock 

without a premium. Her first six per cent loan, if we mistake not, 

was taken by Mr. Rathbone at $106.57 - 100 dollars for $100 of stock. 

Locofocoism was unknown in those days. Ohio had her Trimble for 

governor. Old citizens of worth and standing for Fund Commissioners, 

and a Board of Canal Commissioners, with whose selection party had 

nothing to do. As 'comparisons are odious,' we leave this matter now 

with the FREE PRESS, and only ask that Ohio may not be slandered 

for the purpose of excusing even the misfortunes of her neighbors." (3) 

1807 • H&G Aug. 27; ed: 2/2 • The late State Loan of $1,000,000 was 

taken by the Ohio Life and Trust Company. 

"This entering into competition with the New York capitalists at 

their own doors, is a new thing in Western institutions, and shows the 

great strength and soundness of the Trust Company." (1) 

State 

1808 • H&G Jan. 30; ed:2/2 • We learn that only about 250 delegates attended 

the State Whig Convention in Indiana. A number of the delegates 

were in favor of adjourning until May, in order to get a fuller representation 

of the State. 

"Should any nomination for the Presidency be made by the Convention, 

Gen. Harrison will no doubt be selected." (3) 

1809 .. H&G Mar. 19; ed:2/4 .. "Michigan, or 'Little Michie,' as some one 

called the pet, when she was admitted to the Union, it seems, is sick 

of the terms which she assented to for the sake of aiding in Mr. Van 

Buren's election. She bargained like a child for what she wanted most, 

and having got that, she is disposed to pout because she cannot have the 

price restored." (3) 

1810 .. H&G Apr. 3; ed:2/2 .. The Manhattan ADV., in an article says that 

a certain safety bank in Michigan redeems its notes in grindstones, 

mill-stones, and checks on any quaTry in the state. 

"We learn the Sand-Stone Bank has failed: the 'hard currency' having 

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POLITICS & GOVERNMENT - State (Cont' d) 

been used up in Michigan 'by the Van Buren party, in grinding the face 

of the dear people. It, (1) 

1811 - H&G Apr. 3; ed: 2/2 - Tbe Van Buren Senate of Michigan bas just 

passed a bill, 11 to 4, to incorporate the Bank of the State of Michigan 

with a capital of $2,000,000. 

"A cud for the Locofocos." (1) 

1812 - H&G Apr. 11; ed:2/2 • From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER of the 

4th inst., we learn that the friends of Gen. Harrison in Pennsylvania propose 

to dispense with a National Convention, and have invited the friends 

of tbat gentleman to assemble at Pittsburgh in July next for the purpose 

of making arrangements to support his election at all hazards. 

"If the Whigs of Pennsylvania have resolved to support their own 

candidate without consulting their brethern in other States, they are 

no longer Wbigs banded together for the sake of principle, but mere 

Harrison men, and the object they thus avow is not the salvation of 

the country, but the elevation of the man of tbeir own choice, and 

the path to be trodden in pursuit of such an object leads all who 

follow it at once and far away from true patriotism." (9) 

1813 - H&G Apr. 17; ed:2/3 - The state bank bill was lost in the Michigan 

House of Representatives, 23 to 17; a vote of two thirds being necessary 

to pass the bi II. 

"The Locofocos are abusing the Whigs for killing the monster." (1) 

1814 - H&G July 18; ed:2/4 - The proclamation of Gov. Ritner of Pennsylvania 

will probably settle at once the question of resumption in that 

state. 

"Some of Gov. R. 's opinions are not those of the Whig party in other 

states, but he asserts and maintains them with a fearlessness that all 

must respect." (3) 

1815 - H&G Aug. 13; ed: 2/4 - There seems to be some family division 

a:nong the New York "Locofocos." The "Slam Bang" order in New York do 

not like Gov. Marcy. and would prefer a 1 ittle rotation in office. 

"Mr. Marcy will probably have to get his 'breeches. mended' on his own 

hook hereafter. The Whigs will bear rule in the Empire State next fall." 

(2) 

1816 - H&G Oct. 22; ed: 2/3, 4 - The "Striped Pig" party is now the favorite 

cognomen of the license party in Massachusetts. They run a striped 

ticket, part Whig and part "Locofoco. " to suit customers. 

The next Legislature will probably be more mongrel than any preceeding 

one, as the license and anti-license excitement is breaking up old 

political party distinctions. (1) 

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1817 - H&G Oct. 31; ed:2/2 - "The official majority in favor of the 

amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is 3,364. The old roof 

must be pulled off. The people have so decided. 

"May the new prove a good one to the Keystone." (1) 

1818 - H&G Dec. 21; ed: 2/1 - The Legislature of Wisconsin assembled at 

Madison on the 26th of November. On meeting, the sages of Wisconsin 

were in a queer predicament. The State House was unfinished and could 

not be occupied, and the members could not find sufficient accommodations 

at the hotels, leaving liquor out of the account. The Secretary 

had no stationery. Resolutions were offered in both Houses to adjourn, 

in consequence of want of accommodations. 

"The best plan to save the enactment of bad laws and prevent long 

sessions yet devised." (2) 

1819 - H&G Dec. 28; ed:2/1 - Mark the militant course of the organ of 

Locofocoism and Martin Van Buren in this state. 

The OHIO STATESMAN declares that Government in Pennsylvania is at 

an end, and the people must instantly proceed to elect delegates to a 

Convention to organize a new one and create a new Constitution in the 

capaci ty of a Terri tory under the protection of the National Government, 

if found necessary! 

The same mob-sustaining paper contains a call for a meeting in Columbus 

of members of the Legislature, strangers, and citizens to give 

the aid of public opinion abroad in helping forward the threatened revolution 

in Pennsylvania. It speaks of a crisis at hand, and says it 

is the duty of Obio to furnish troops to quell civil revolutions in any 

section of our confederacy. To the Pennsylvanians now in Ohio an appeal 

is made not to be indifferent to the struggle now raging in Pennsylvania 

between the People on one hand and the Federal Aristocracy on the other! 

"Such is the sympathetic mob spirit evinced at our own capitol - the 

bitter fruit of the law-defying reign of Jacksonianism, and a fearful 

foreshadowing of the anarchy Locofocoism would establish and uphold." 

(5) 

1820 - H&G Dec. 28; ed:2/1 - The OHIO STATESMAN, prominent Locofoco organ, 

in speaking of the Harrisburg, Pa., outrage in which a mob drove the 

Legislature from the capitol city, says: "The Government in Pennsylvania 

is at an end, and the people must instantly proceed to elect delegates to 

a .convention to organize a new one, and create a new Constitution in the 

capacity of a Territory under the protection of the National Government, 

if found necessary." 

The writer for the STATESMAN appeals to the natives of Pennsylvania 

settled in Ohio, not to look supinely on with folded arms, apparently 

indifferent to the termination of the struggle which is now raging between 

the People on one band, and Federal Aristocracy on the other! 

(H) "Such is the sympathetic mob spirit evinced at our own capitol - 

the bitter fruit of the law-defying reign Jacksonism, and a fearful foreshadowing 

of the anarchy Locofocoism would establ ish and uphold." (5)

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1825 - H&G Jan. 26; ed: 2/3, 4 - The important move of the present session 

of Congress has been made by the introduction in the Senate on the 16th 

inst. of a Sub-Treasury bill. 

"Of the merits (If the measure we might make as summary a disposition, 

by saying, that it is Locofoco from the crown of the head to the sole of 

the foot; that all, who have not this term branded upon their foreheads, 

will so designate the bill in question, requires not the skill of a seer 

to determine ..•• 

"The measure may be carried; indeed, there have been intimations to 

this effect for some time past from those who have the means of information 

•••• 

"Should success, however, crown all these efforts, let it be remembered 

that it only seals the ruin of the party. The promulgation of the 

scheme has already placed the administration in a minority even where 

their strength was greatest - what then must follow an attempt to force 

it upon the people." (17) 

1826 - H&G Jan. 27; ed: 2/2 - The Richmond ENQUIRER says that the Sub 

Treasury bill, in Congress, which increases the executive patronage, may 

be defeated. 

"The loss of the measure or its adoption is not of much importance to 

the Whigs, however, if to the administration. The only difference is 

this - the passage of the bill legalizes the present unauthorized management 

of the Treasury Department. The scheme is in full force at present, 

and will continue so in any event until the coming elections shall 

have cleansed the Augean Stable. Indeed we have beard it suggested that 

possibly Mr. Van Buren in the depth of his cunning anticipates the loss 

of the bi 11, in which event, the Conservatives may be reclaimed, and at 

the same time the Locos kept in good humor by its presentation to Congress 

as a measure of the administration. The cunning that prompts to 

such a course must be shallow indeed." (6) 

H&G Feb. 3; ed:2/3 - See Panics & Depressions 

1827 - H&G Feb. 8; ed:2/2 - The amendment, introduced by Mr. Rives, to 

the Sub-Treasury bill, proposes a continuance of the pet bank system 

modified, and in many respects for the better. 

"It remains to be seen whether the Locofocos, with Silas Wright at 

their head, will compromise with Mr. Rives, and his brother Conservatives, 

and accept their substitute, or persist in adhering to the bill 

now on the tapis.... The Whigs, too, have now to determine whether it 

is their duty to accept of Mr. Rives' measure as the best alternative 

offered ••.• 

"Were we to guess concerning the fate of Mr. Rives' amendment, our 

impression is, that the more moderate of both parties will favor it, but 

that their number will scarcely be sufficient to ensure its adoption. 

Time will show." (8)




1828 - H&G Feb. 12:2/4 - In a letter to the editor, "H" says: "Why 

is it, that there is such apathy existing on the part of our citizens 

in regard to the Sub Treasury Scheme, now before the Senate of the 

United States. It appears that the Hon. Henry Clay has expressed a 

desire that the public should speak on this subject. Let us do so 

one and all by calling a public meeting, and opposing the measure (as 

he says he will,) with all 'the power and ability that God has given 

us. '" (1) 

1829 - H&G Feb. 13; ed:2/3 - Important disclosures are making in regard 

to the operation of the Treasury Department. Pension agents are 

paid by placing in their hands the funds required six months in advance, 

thus giving them the permanent use of half the sum disbursed at 

their respective agencies. 

"And yet the supporters of the Ad:ninistration are bold enough to 

advocate the trial of a new experiment, worse a thousand fold than 

that which has proved so lamentable a failure. Twelve months since, 

the scheme that has since exploded met with the support of the very men 

who are now crying at the top of their lungs for a Sub-Treasury system, 

nay, urging its adoption, because the former experiment failed!" (5) 

1830 - H&G Feb. 15; ed:2/3 - The eloquent Prentiss, one of the excluded 

members from Mississippi, has published a resolute address to the people 

of that state in the NATIONAL INIELLIGENCER, telling them that he 

wi 11 soon expla in to them in person the outrage which has been commi Ued 

upon their rights. 

"The political storm gathering in Mississippi will carry a rebuke in 

thunder tones to the train-bands of the Executive, who, in obeying his 

behests, have had the temerity to insult and defraud the spirited freemen 

of a sovereign state." (2) 

1831 - H&G Feb. 20; ed:2/5 - Our Whig friends in Cincinnati and Columbus 

appear to be in favor of Gen. Harrison for President. 

"We have no hesitation in declaring that Mr. Clay is the favorite of 

our party in Northern Ohio; nay, we are greatly mistaken if the voice 

of the Reserve with her majority of seven or eight thousand is not more 

clearly in his favor than that of Hamilton or Franklin or any of the 

Southern or Southwestern counties in behalf of Harrison. The opinions 

of our fellow citizens, however, have been withheld, or rather are open 

expression of those opinions, lest the cause might suffer." (12) 

1832 - H&G Feb. 21; ed: 2/5 - "The Washington correspondent of the Balt imore 

CHRONICLE says Mr. Buchanan has declared he will obey! Mr. McKean 

must do so or resign." (1) 

H&G Mar-. 5; ed:2/2 - See Duels & Dueling 

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"The same good account of Locofocoism is rendered by every lake and 

river washed city and town from Chicago to Albany, from Pittsburgh to 

St. Louis, and from Galena to New Orleans. Why is this? In the language 

of the CHRONICLE, the answer is plain. 'The pol icy of the administration 

is antagonistic to the interests of commerce - it is detrimental to 

their prosperity. If carried out, it must prostrate commerce, ruin our 

merchants, and oppress our seamen. '" (5) 

1858 - H&G May 15; ed:2/3,4 - The HARRISBURG INTELLIGENCER AND DEM 

OCRAT, the Harrison organ of Pennsylvania, now supports General Harrison, 

subject to the decision of a National Convention. The Lancaster (0.) EX 

PRESS has hauJed down the neutral and run up the Whig flag, and goes 

for General Harrison, subject to a like decision. A spirited daily penny 

paper called THE WHIG has been started in Baltimore, advocating the claims 

of Mr. Clay to the Presidency, if he should be the nominee of a National 

Convention. 

"So far as we now recollect, not a single Whig paper in the Union has 

displayed the Clay Banner without expressing an entire willingness to 

abide the decision of a National Convention. Let this spirit of Union 

and conciliation be cherished and acted upon, and 1840 will place a 

Whig administration in power. Division will be ruin." (2) 

1859 - H&G May 16; ed: 2/2 - The President transmi tted to Congress a message, 

with an accompanying statement hy Secretary Woodbury, showing the 

condition of the Treasury. The $10,000,000 in Treasury Notes, authorized 

at the extra session, are nearly exhausted, and have been returned into 

the Treasury in payment of revenue. The Secretary states that during 

the present year the revenue has been paid in treasury notes to such an 

extent that only about one-fourth of a million monthly has been received 

in money, while the expenditures have been on an average over two millions 

a month. 

"Such are some of the wretched expedients to which the administration 

is reduced by its own folly and extravagance; and such is the present 

condition of the treasury under the management of modern financiers, 

economists and currency tinkers." . (9) 

1860 - H&G May 17; ed:2/3 - An intelligent gentleman writes from Washing- . 

ton, under recent date, that the party intends to stick to the Sub-Treasury 

bill, and will malte a desperate effort to pass it before the close 

of the session • 

. "So this measure, which has been more emphatically condemned by the 

people than any proposed measure ever was before, is to be forced through 

if it can be accompl ished by party discipl ine and machinery; and this by 

an administration which prates of democracy and professes to bow in deference 

to the will of the people. All the power of party discipline and 

of Executive patronage will doubtless be put in requestion to carry this 

bill. The result, it is not easy to predict." . (3) 

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1861 - H&G May 19; ed: 2/4 - In his late tirade against the United 

States Bank, Mr. Benton read a letter from General Jackson, denouncing 

those persons in Nashville who petitioned for a Branch in that city 

several years ago as "an aristocratic few." 

"Judge White hunted up the petition, and 10! Gen. Jackson's good 

friend Felix Grundy headed the list of 'aristocratic few. '" (1) 

1862 - H&G May 24; ed: 2/2 - By our extracts from the NATIONAL IN· 

TELLIGENCER, it will be seen that Congress has provided for the issue 

of another $10,000,000, in its efforts to improve the currency. 

"Twenty millions of Shinplasters in the first fifteen months of an 

administration coming into power with an overflowing Treasury! Retrenchment 

and Reform with a vengeance!" (2) 

1863 - H&G June 9; ed:2/2,3 - The editor of the O. STATESMAN, the 

organ of Morris & Allen - Duncan, Leadbetter & Shepler, the faithful 

gold humbug members from Ohio, thus comforts himself on the repeal 

of the Specie Circular. Martin shuns responsibility! Did his 'illustrious 

predecessor?' Where was the veto? 

"We are glad Congress has taken the responsibi I i ty - the losses 

hereafter to Government, by taking bank paper, cannot be charged to the 

Administration. This is what we wish to see. - now, go ahead, and see 

what will be made of it." (verbatim) (2) 

1864 - H&G June 16; ed:2/4 - The GLOBE compares the Whigs to locusts. 

"Mr. Van Buren we suppose is the Pharaoh who is 'plagued' with them." 

(1) 

1865 - H&G June 20; ed: 2/2, 3 - Ice for the Treasury Department, $104. 

Such is one of the economical items of the present economical administration. 

"Mr. Woodbury is probably fond of mint juleps, and Uncle Sam deviseth 

liberal things for his servants. No wonder Levi won't resign!" (1) 

1866 - H&G June 21; ed:2/2 - Some little surprise was felt at the resignation 

of Robert T. Lytle of Cincinnati as Surveyor General of Ohio, 

Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The report of the committee on claims, 

on his case, shows him to be a public defaulter in the sum of $33,000. 

"Mr. Haines, his brother-in-law, and one of Mr. Lytle's securities, 

has received the appointment, on the principle probably that to the 

family 'belong the spoils!' Another practical illustration of the operation 

of the Sub-Treasury scheme." (3) 

1867 - H&G June 26; ed:2/1 - Henry Atkinson of North Carol ina has been 

appointed Governor and William B. Conway of Pennsylvania Secretary of the 

Territory of Iowa by the President. 

"The selection of Gen. Atkinson of the North Western army is unobjectionable, 

but that of Wm. B. Conway is of the Slam, Bang & Co. order. 

Conway is pretty well known as the former Editor the Pittsburgh MANU 

FACTURER, one of the most reckless Loco Foco sheets in the Union. He 

has his reward." (2)




1878 - H&G July 18; ed:2/4 - The Van Buren party dreads nothing so 

much as a general resumption of specie payments by the Banks. 

"Their mouths would be entirely stopped, and they would have nothing 

to bawl about. It (1) 

1879 - H&G July 20; ed: 2/3 - So long as the suspension of specie payments 

can be made a party hobby, none are more clamourous for a resumption 

by the banks than the "Loco-Focos." 

"The whole course of the administration party since the suspension 

is proof positive of a settled determination on the part of its leaders 

to fix an irredeemable currency on the country, until by Anti-bank 

clamor, a false issue can be made up with the people, and an irreconcilable 

hate of all banks be so far perfected, as to lead the popular feeling 

to embrace the exclusive hard currency doctrines of Benton, Jackson, 

and Van Buren. II (6) 

1880 - H&G July 20; ed:2/3 - "Dr. Duncan, in his great undelivered 

speech, excuses and defends the present 'retrenchment' thirty nine million 

administration, by assailing the 'profligate' thirteen million 

administration of Mr. Adams. 

"The wine must have been in, as most assuredly the wit was out, when 

the Dr. attempted so stupid an apology for Jackson and Van Buren extravagance, 

to the people." (1) 

1881 - H&G July 20; ed:2/3 - The GLOBE publishes at length Dr. Duncan's 

speech, which the House would not hear him deliver. It fills over 

twelve columns. 

"The official organ is delighted with it, as it proves to be the 

GLOBE'S slang for eight years, boiled down into a single dose. No wonder 

even a Van Buren House was nauseated with the first taste, and discharged 

the Doctor, with permission to administer the whole to the Loco 

Focos through the GLOBE." (1) 

1882 - H&G July 23; ed:2/2 - Nothing has excited so much rage among the 

"Loco-Focos" for years as Mr. Bond's speech exposing the almost countless 

and quite shameless abuses of the Government. 

"The whole pack have opened upon Mr. Bond 'in full cry, in one common 

note, from the sturdy mastiff that howls at the door of the Treasury, 

to the most starveling turnspit that barks on the farthest verge of the 

frontier. ' 

"The ferocity with which he is assailed, is no slight proof that Mr. 

Bond's speech is true." (4) 

1883 - H&G July 27; ed:2/3 - Elisha Whittlesey has resigned his seat in 

Congress and declines being a candidate for re-election. 

"His name and fame have become the property of the people, of whom he 

has so long and faithfully been the Representative. They will treasure 

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them. The Reserve, Ohio, and the whole Union, will regret the loss of 

his invaluable services in the councils of the nation." (1) 

1884 - H&G July 28; ed: 2/2 - "The GLOBE is copying from the high tory 

papers of England to show tbat th:s country is now well governed. A 

sort of fellow-feeling, probably." (1) 

1885 - H&G July 213; ed:2/2 • Aaron O. Dayton, who was president of the 

HJboken bank, a broken concern, is now fourth auditor of the Treasury. 

"Michigan might turn out men enough similarly qualified to furnish 

the whole Department." (1) 

1886 - H&G July 28; ed: 2/2 - "Jackshun Ish De Democrat - Jackshun Ish 

De Preshident! - I Wi 11 Wote Again For Jackshun!" vociferated an honest 

though uninformed voter in old Stark last fall, as a knockdown rebuff 

to a Whig statement of Mr. Van Buren's bad management. 

"The man looked to some 'Sir Oracle' of the party for his political 

information, who well knew the potency of Jackson's popularity. The 

wool was thus adroi tly drawn over his eyes. 

"Even in the second year of the retirement of the Old Hero, the Loco 

Focos are driven by the unpopularity of his 'illustrious successor' to 

clothe the Fox in the Lion's skin, and to use the name of Jackson as a 

party catchword." (2) 

1887 - H&G July 28; ed: 2/2 - During the last year of Mr. Adams' administration 

the public expenditures were $12,653,095.64. The official exhibit 

of the appropriations for the support of the Martin Van Buren administration 

for 1838 shows $38,




"A pretty specimen of decency truly. This is the manner in which 

the administration, through its mouth piece, assails every man who 

dares to expose their frauds. We are mistaken if such slang will injure 

Mr. Bond with his constituents." (2) 

1891 - H&G july 28; ed:2/3 - It is announced that the President will 

leave Washington shortly for Norfolk and make the tour of Virginia, 

visiting the springs. 

"Mr. Van Buren seems shy of the North." (1) 

H&G july 30; ed:2/2 - See Post Office 

1892 - H&G july 30; ed:2/3 • "The abuse and epithets heaped upon Mr. 

Bond by the Loco Focos, for his masterly exhibition of the corruption 

and extravagance of the Administration, will only elevate him in the 

estimation of his constituents.... A public dinner has been tendered 

him at Chillicothe on the 11th of August, and another at Portsmouth on 

the 7th, both of which invitations he has accepted." (2) 

H&G july 30; ed:2/3,4 • See Shipping & Ships 

1893 - H&G Aug. 2; ed:2/2 - The "Loco-Focos" now abuse Gov. Ritner for 

not compelling Biddle to resume sooner. 

"When will Martin compel Woodbury to resume? He has some $10,000,000 

in circulation, payable in twelve months from date. Nick will resume 

some eleven months first, unless the Locos show their teeth at Levi. 

'At him, Towser! '" (1) 

H&G Aug. 3; ed:2/3 - See Shipping & Ships 

1894 - II&G Aug. 3; ed: 2/3 - The FREE PRESS says: More rats are gnawing 

into the Treasury. 

"Well let them gnaw in. A mouse, as every chemist knows, dies in an 

exhausted receiver." (1) 

1895 - H&G Aug. 4; ed:2/3 • "What will the Loco Focos say? The news 

from Philadelphia is that Nick Biddle has brought up Levi Woodbury, and 

that the 'dead Monster' is to be a fiscal agent of the bank-hating Government! 

What will Mrs. Grundy say?" (1) 

1896 - H&G Aug. 13; ed:2/3 - "A sign." Mr. Ritchie is down on his marrow 

bones, and begins to show proper repentence for his opposition to the 

Sub-Treasury scheme. Mr. Van Buren has recently been in Richmond, and 

the GLOBE of Saturday (Aug. 4) is in ecstasies at the prospect of taking 

the ENQUIRER into full Loco-Foco communion. "What is Richie's price?" 

(1) 

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the nomination, we pledge the whole Whig strength of the Reserve to 

his support, but unti 1 that nomination is made, the Whigs of the Reserve 

rally under no other banner than their Country, and their country's 

champion, Henry Clay." (6) 

1902 - H&G Oct. 27; ed:2/3 - The Louisville GAZETTE says: "We have 

now no doubt that Henry Clay will be dropped, and Harrison put forward 

alone in the field. It is all that will save the country, and the 

friends of Mr. Clay know it, and will abandon him immediately unless 

he himself declines a nomination." 

(H&G) "The editor must be a philosopher. We hope he will make no 

charge to Mr. Clay for his advice." (2) 

1903 - H&G Oct. 30; ed: 2/1 - The cause of the Whig defeat was the fact 

that the friends of Mr. Harrison did not press his advantages and claims 

to the right of being named as a Whig candidate for the presidency but 

left the choice of a candidate entirely up to the wisdom of the National 

Whig Convention. The presses were favorable to Mr. Clay and he was 

nominated. The presses fought for Whig principles and the triumph of 

those principles through the elective franchise. 

"Where is the justice then of attributing defeat in Ohio to the unpopularity 

of Mr. Clay? - Those who make the assertion should at least 

pause and reflect that nothing is to be gained by such a charge, much 

may be lost. Hope still remains, and the vanquished may rise if united, 

Divided never." (16) 

1904 - H&G Nov. 1; ed:2/3 - The Ohio State Convention recommended William 

Henry Harrison for President, as the preference of the Whigs of this 

State, but at the same time went on record to support any other candidate 

named by the Convention. 

The Young Men's Convention at Mt. Vernon also agreed to the same proposi 

tion. The Columbus JOURNAL and REGISTER, a newspaper which claims 

to be the organ of the Whig party in Ohio, now recommends the speedy and 

absolute nomination of Gen. Harrison. 

"Has the JOURNAL & REGISTER thoroughly considered the cOZlsequences 

of its course?" (14) 

1905 - H&G Nov. 2:2/4,5 - In a letter to the Free, Liberal, Intelligent, 

Unbribed and Unbought, Democratic Whig Eledors of the Western Reserve, 

"Paoli" says: The election is over in Ohio, leaving no cause for despondency 

as to our real strength, but much occasion for regret and apprehension 

for the purity of our elections, and the consequent stability of 

our institutions, I shall briefly refer to dangerous and disorganizing 

schisms in our own party, which ever have been, and which there is much 

reason to fear, will continue to be fruitful of our ruin. 

It would seem that after three conventions have voted down the proposition 

to make Gen. Harrison the Whig candidate in 1840, the central presses 

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of the State would respect the voice of the people three times expressed 

in convention and abandon so fatal and disorganizing a course. 

A faction of our party, chagrined at the defeat of the State Whig 

ticket, attributed their defeat to the unpopularity of Henry Clay in 

Ohio. 

We did hope that the first respect we entertain for a good and 

worthy old man in his decl ining days would have spared us the unpleasant 

duty of presenting to our fellow citizens the unvarnished truth. 

It is true that in every Whig county in Ohio where Mr. Clay is the 

candidate of the people for the Presidential nomination, we have an 

increased Whig vote. It is also the reverse in every Harrison county 

and every county visited by him during his itineracy, there being not 

only a Whig loss but a Van Buren gain in the popular vote. 

"In the face of these facts we are asked by Harrison presses to 

abandon Mr. Clay • Abandon him for what? For Whom? Citizens of a 

grateful Republic! Answer them." . (16) 

1906 - H&G Nov. 6:2/4 - In an open letter to the Free, Liberal, Intelligent, 

Unbribed and Unbought, Democratic Whig Electors of the Western 

Reserve, "Paoli" says: - "I now lay before you, certain floating rumors 

in the east, prejudicial to the contemporanious oracle of the party lawgivers 

in Ohio. We do not endorse the communication, but feel bound to 

give it to the press, no less in justice to the editor of the ATLAS, 

than to the deeply injured cause of the Whig party in the nation. 

"In giving publ icity to an anonymous letter we intend no personal disrespect 

to the editor of that paper, and we assure him that we shall be 

more ready to give place to his denial of the truth of the allegations 

than we have to the letter. 

"New York, Oct. 20th, 1838. To Paoli: - It is rumored in this city, 

that the editor of the Boston ATLAS made an effort to establish at Washington 

a new paper avowedly to support Mr. Clay, that he was assured by 

friends of Mr. Clay that such a course would not be approved by him, 

that Mr. Clay was in favor of a Congress of delegates fresh from the people 

of the States, in fact Mr. C. was in the hands of the great Democratic 

Whig party •••• 

"It is further rumored that the editor returned to Boston and made an 

ineffectual effort to arouse friends of Mr. Webster in opposition to the 

acknowledged pre-eminent claims of Mr. Clay for the present campaign. 

Situated as the editor then was, the only alternative left him was to go 

over to Mr. Harrison. In consequence of this last manoeuver; the ATLAS 

no longer expresses the sentiments of the Whig party in New England. 

Union. " 

The Boston DAILY ADVERTISER says: "The whig party in New England wishes 

to support Mr. Clay as 1st. choice for the Presidential nomination, with 

Mr. Webster a close second choice. and as to Gen. Harrison, he is regarded 

as not qualified to aspire to this high office as he has only his 

military record as a background, has rendered no services, and exhibited




no proofs of his capacity or efficiency to establish any claims to the 

Whigs of Massachusetts as a candidate for their suffrage." (21) 

1907 - H&G Nov. 10; ed:2/3 - Shinplasters. - Mr. Woodbury has given notice 

that on Nov. I, 1838, the amount !Jf outstanding Treasury notes was 

only $8,009,760.0l! "Tbis is tbe 12tb year of tbe 'Golden Humbug! tt, (1) 

1908 - H&G Nov, 17; ed: 2/3 - The Buffalo COMMERCIAL, OHIO STAR, and 

Painesville TELEGRAPH have come out in favor of Gen. Harrison for the 

Presidency. Each of these papers support Gen. H. as the "available" 

candidate, and not as their first or even second choice. 

"Availibi lity has heretofore proved a bad ship for Whigs to sail in, 

but we make no objections to our friends trying it again, provided 

always, they stand ready to be piped aboard and do duty on any other a 

National Convention may choose as the flag ship. " (2) 

1909 - H&G. Nov. 17; ed:2/4 - The rage for Military rulers has become 

almost a mania since the success of Gen. Jackson. No man without an 

heroic handle to his name obtains any favor with hurrah politicians. 

"With all deference to the claims of other heroes for the station, 

we must be permi Ued to add another to the 1 ist of Presidential candidat.es, 

viz: Com. Bi 11 Johnson. the Hero of two wars, if not the third! 

Are not his claims already sufficiently emblazoned?" (2) 

1910 - H&G Nov. 20; ed:2/3 - The Anti-Masonic Nominations maje at Philadelphia 

appear so much like a cart before the horse business, that trouble 

at the starting post in 1840 may be anticipated, let alone winning the 

race. (1) 

1911 - H&G Nov. 24; ed:2/4 - It is expected by the Whigs that the 26th 

Congress will stand 140 Whigs to 102 Locos - Whig majority, 38. 

"It is counting chickens before they hatch, and we should not be disappointed 

if some of the eggs should prove to be addled." (2) 

1912 - H&G Nov. 28; ed: 2/1 - We place the name of Henry Clay, our choice 

for the Presidency, at the head of our columns today, there to remain 

through the coming contest, unless the wisdom of a Whig National Conven:' 

tion shall designate an older, we cannot say better, soldier to lead the 

Whig army of the Union to Victory in 1840. "The banner is therefore 

unfurled. " (5) 

1913 - H&G Nov. 28; ed:2/2 - "Read the Proclamation of the President. 

It is all 'gall and wormwood' to the 'patriots' of all political parties 

in this quarter." (1) 

1914.- H&G Dec. 10; ed:3/3 - Our readers have the President's message. 

"It seems to us to be able, and at the same time, in its tone, moderate 

and conciliatory. 

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"The introductory paragraphs are neatly phrased - a fine essay upon 

it tri te subject." (2) 

1915 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/1 - The late Anti-Masonic nominations at 

Philadelphia, and the unwarrantable course pursued by a portion of the 

Whig Harrison press are arousing the friends of Clay and the Whig party 

of the Union to a very general expression of preferences. 

"Much as division is to be deprecated, those who profess to be 

Whigs, and still urge the support of the Anti-Masonic nominations, regardless 

of the action of the proposed Convention, must bear the responsibility. 

The friends of Mr. Clay for the Whig party as a substantive 

party in opposition to the present Anti-Republican, Anti-Democrat and 

corrupt administration." (4) 

1916 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/2 - The Van Buren members of the Georgia Legislature 

have held a meeting and nominated John Forsyth as a candidate for 

Vice President of the United States at the next election. 

Is "Tecumseh killer" in bad odour? (verbatim) (1) 

1917 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/4 - The ADVOCATE of Tuesday (Dec. 11) contains 

the call for a meeting of the citizens of Pittsburgh and Allegheny county 

who are in favor of referring the nominations of President and Vice President 

to a Whig National Convention, as appointed by the Whig Members of 

the present Congress at the last session, signed by 332 of the most respectable 

citizens. "The signers are, of course, adverse to the Anti-Masonic 

nominations, and in favor of Henry Clay." (2) 

1918 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/4 - "A Sign! - The Maysville (Ky.) EAGLE has 

raised the name of Henry Clay for President, and N. P. Tallmadge for 

Vice President, subject to the decision of a National Convention. We 

hail it as a good omen." (I) 

H&G Dec. 17; ed:3/4 - See Defalcations & Embezzlements 

1919 - H&G Dec. 24: 2/1 - Benjamin Tappan, the "federal ist" of 40 years 

standing, was declared duly elected to fill the vacancy in the U. S. 

Senate, occasioned by the expiration of the term of the Hon. Thomas 

Morris on Mar. 3, 1839. The JOURNAL and REGISTER says that Tappan 

is an "abolitionist" and a disciple of Fanny Wright. (6) 

1920 - H&G Dec. 28; ed: 2/1,2 - Good News for "Dear Blair" - General Jesup 

has published a contradiction of the rumor that he is a defaulter, over 

his own signature in the Louisvi lIe GAZETTE. He says he has accounted 

for every cent of public money that ever came into his hands, as his accounts 

at the Treasury will show. 

"Uncle Sam would like to hear a similar declaration from about a hundred 

'other Leg-Treasurers." (1)



POLITICS & GOVERNMENT - Uni ted States (Cont'd) 

1921 - H&G Dec. 28; ed:2/2 - The GLOBE of Thursday night Dec. 27 reads 

Mr. Rives out of the party. In his speech on that day Senator Rives 

not only took charge of opening and directing the batteries of the 

enemy on the administration, but gave a pledge of his earnest and uncompromising 

hostility to Van Buren, by the most direct attacks on 

the President himself. The GLOBE says: He has now not only joined 

the opposition heartily, but is put in the front of their battle. 

The reading out of the GLOBE is quite tame compared wi th the vulgar 

feroci ty of its echo, the OHIO STATESMAN, which thus snarls at the 

Lion: A country is only in danger when its traitors are unhung; and 

a party can only be injured by the false and hollow-hearted remaining 

under cover of deceitful and hypocritical professions. Sincerely do 

we rejoice that this money-monger has gone over to the enemy soul and 

body with the Swartwouts of New York. 

(H&G) "The compi iment pa id to the party hacks, such as Swartwout, 

Price, Stevenson, Henshaw, Lytle, and others who have fed with Marcy's 

spoils motto before their eyes must be considered very kind, coming as 

it does from one who is still gorging at the public crib." (9) 

See a Iso Banks & Banking; Money; Newspapers; Pol i tical Campaigns & 

Elections; Pol itical Parties; Post Office; Postal Service; specific 

issues and subjects of legislation 

POST OFFICE 

1922 - H&G Jan. 25:2/2 - We learn by the GLOBE that Eben Hosmer, Esq., 

has received the appointment of postmaster in Newburgh, Cuyahoga county, 

In place of Jason Hubbell, Esq. (verbatim) (1) 

H&G Mar. 21; ed: 2/5 - See Money 

H&G May 1; ed:2/2 • See Banks & Banking 

1923 - H&G June 12; ed:2/3 • Philip Dorsbiemer bas been appointed post-· 

master at BufiaJo, in place of Colonel Dibble, turned out. 

"This appears to be 'bead and front' of the Colonel's offence. To 

oblige bis friends and fellow citizens, be ventured to so far disregard 

tbe edict of the P. M. General as to receive bank notes for postages, 

though he was careful to pay the Department in specie collected in his 

private business. The axe has now fallen. 

"His fate need have no terrors to our worthy Post Master, as every man 

who bas paid a dollar's postage the past six months can witness. He takes 

no such responsibility." (2) 

1924 - H&G July 30; ed: 2/2 - Mr. Kendall has given notice that the present 

mode of furnishing wrapping paper and twine to post offices will be 

discontinued, and postmasters will be required to preserve and use the 

wrappers and twine which come into their offices upon letters and packages 

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received. 

"This small attempt to save at the spiggot while the bung is out by 

a 'cheap economical' $40,000,000 administration, is worthy the financial 

skill of the kitchen department.... Seriously, a more bitter satire on 

the 'cheap' administration could hardy be conceived, than this paper 

and twine order of Mr. Kendall's. The account stands thus - $40,000,000 

wasted - 6-1/4 cents saved!" (4) 

1925 - H&G Oct. 2; ed: 2/1 - The appointment of Eben Hosmer to succeed 

Jason Hubbell as postmaster of Newburgh has raised a storm of disapproval 

among the citizens of that township, and rightly so, as there were no 

reasons why a change should have been made. 

The citizens called a meeting, passed resolutions, remonstrated, all 

in vain; as their entreaties made no impression on Amos Kendall. 

"In the whole history of Post Office removals, we have never known a 

more gross and palpable disregard of the feelings of a whole community 

than this most base transaction." (14) 

1926 - H&G Oct. 2:2/3 - A petition addressed to the Postmaster General 

of the United States (containing 174 signatures notarized before Justus 

Hamilton on Jan. 22, 1838) is now published, in part: The undersigned 

respectfully request that the confirmation of a successor be withheld 

and time allowed for the public to know what the objections are to the 

present postmaster. (6) 

1927 - H&G Oct. 2: 2/3 - A letter to the Hon. J. W. Allen, M. H. R. 

Sir: Intell igence has recently been received in this place of the 

removal of Jason Hubbell from the office of Post Master, and the appointment 

of Judge Hosmer in his stead. The intelligence has caused much excitement 

and has caused the forwarding of this petition to the Department, 

praying some explanation, inasmuch as the people did not conceive 

that the interest of the Department, the public, or the inhabitants of 

the township required such a change. 

This communication is respectfully submitted by the undersigned for 

the purpose of procuring your assistance in the matter to the department 

by petition. 

With consideration of high respect we are Your ob't serv'ts, 

Philo Taylor, 

W. H. Graves, 

Jonathan Fisher, 

A. B. Haight, 

Gaius Burke, 

Justus Hamilton. 

Moses Jewett, 

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POST OFFICE (Cont'd) 

1933 - H&G Oct. 11: 2/2 - In a letter to the editor, Thomas J. Allen 

of Brecksville says: "The communication headed 'A Specimen of Democracy, 

I and signed 'A Freeman, I stated that Mr. Young received the appointment 

of Post Master in this township through the request of the 

late Post Master (myself) .•.. 

"This is to say to you, and the readers of your paper, that the 

statement is unfounded in truth, and I think the signer of that article 

was well apprized of the fact. " (3) 

POSTAL SERVICE 

1934 - H&G Jan. 9; adv:2/6 - Post Office Notice - Letters and packages 

designed for Middleburg in this county should be addressed Berea, Cuyahoga 

county, Ohio. This is the only post office in the township. If 

addressed Middleburg, they often go to Logan counly, and frequently.to 

Middlebury. This office should be distinguished from Barry for which 

it·· is sometimes mistaken. H. O. Sheldon, postmaster. (verbatim) (2) 

1935 - H&G Jan. 11; ed:2/4 -The frequent failure of the mail from Buffalo 

is getting to be intolerable. Two successive mails have failed to 

bring anything from beyond Erie. We have a theory on this subject. It 

will be remembered that the distributing office at Erie was discontinued 

on Jan. I to the great indignation of the citizens of that sleepy borough. 

It was bel ieved here that the mail from Buffalo to this place 

would be quite a-s regular, an::! a trifle more expeditious in consequence 

of avoiding the detention at Erie, but somebody seems determined to con: 

vince us on the route that Erie is an important place and that if the 

mails may not be distributed there, they can be hindered some way or 

other. -(5) 

1936 - H&G Jan. 16; ed:2/2,3 - We learn that the post office at Erie has 

again become a distributing office. We hope that the mails may be distributed 

from that point with more dispatch and regularity hereafter. We 

see no reason for detaining the Buffalo mail at that office from ten 

p. m. to five a. m., as we learn was recently the case. "Go ahead" should 

be the motto in these stirring times. (verbatim) . (2) 

1937 . H&G Jan. 17; ed:2/4 - "As a specimen of the irregularity, not to 

say the total failure of the mai Is from the West in 1838, we state the 

fact that the only Detroit paper we have received since Jan. 1st, were 

of the 2nd, the 6th, and the 8th." (1) 

1938 - H&G Jan. 31; ed:2/2 • Tons of mail have accumulated at times at 

each end of the Black Swamp road, and the people of the Maumee valley 

and Michigan. have for the most part of the winter been cut off from intercourse 

with the east, except through an occasional steamboat communication 

with this city. 

"Anathemas will not mend the road, and the importance of this Channel 

of travel toa large portion of the West during the season when Lake navigation 

is suspended, calls loudly for a State or National appropriation." 

(4) 

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as desirable. The ADVERTISER of this place has made some flings of 

a simi lar character. 

"It is 'rascally,' it seems, to call the attention of the Postmasters 

of Buffa 10 and this place, (a word from either of whom would 

accompl ish the object) to an obvious and easy accommodation. It is 

'rascally' to expect any favor, however simple, of the agents of the 

Department, without first petitioning. It is 'rascally' to suppose 

that the agents and officers of the Department are under any obligations 

to regard the wants and convenience of the people. It is 'rascally' 

to compJain t1atmails are daily carried past this place to Toledo 

and Detroit, but that our mail must travel by land.... Steamboats 

are hired to carry the mail upon the Lake, by the Department; but although 

every steamboat stops here, we can have no mail because we have 

not petitioned for it.... What avail petitions under such a regime, 

unless they come from the faithful 'hirelings?' Nothing. The people 

know it. Their remedy is at the ballot box, and it is there, and there 

only. They now look for a redress of grievances, and a restoration of 

their rights." (12) 

1951 - H&G July 31:2/3 - Our citizens this mornirg were gratified by 

the delivery of an eastern steamboat mail at the post office for the 

first time this season. We understand an agent of the department from 

Washington was recently in the city, and we presume the delivery of a 

steamboat mail may be attributed to his visit. We hust the arrangement 

may be permanent during navigation, as it places Cleveland about two . 

days nearer New York in point of time, our latest New York dates by 

the land mail this morning being July 24, by steamboat mail, July 26. 


1952 - H&G Aug. 6:2/3 - Mail routes in this vicinity established at the 

late session of Congress make a continuous and direct route from Cleveland 

to WelIsvi lle, through Massi lIon and Warren, and by the addition 

of a new route east of the Ohio river, a complete 1 ine is constituted 

between Cleveland and Washington, Pa. on the national road, 28 miles 

east of Wheeling. (5) 

, :H&G Oct. 13; ed: 2/3 - See Shipping & Ships 

1953 - H&G Oct. 17; ed:2/4 - The steamboat mail from the east has become 

as uncertain as the winds. None at all for the past three days, 

consequently news is sadly behind. (verbatim) (I) 

1954 - H&G Oct. 22;ed:2/3 - Steamboat Mail - Boats corne up, but no 

mails. Our latest New York dates are Monday of last week. (verbatim) 

(I) 

1955 - H&G Nov. 23; ed: 2/4 - On part of the route between Cleveland and 

Columbus the mail is now carried daily, and the remainder ought to be



POSTAL SERVICE (Cont'd) 

improved to afford the facilities which the importance of the two 

cities plainly requires. 

"Let our citizens set on foot a petition to the Postmaster General. 

Let Columbus join us in calling for the arrangment, but more than all, 

let our Postmaster put his sh'oulder to the wheel and it will be granted. 

Who wi 11 circulate the necessary petition? Don't all speak at once!" (3) 

1956 - H&G Dec. 18:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "A Subscriber" of 

Richfield. O. says: "Will you be so kind as to inform me, a subscriber, 

how it happens that postmasters on the route from Cleveland to Hudson 

are allowed to stop papers at the office, or offices, when it is known 

that a mail passes from Hudson through this place every Friday, to 

Brunswick? Your paper has a large circulation in this place, and I 

think it would be well for you to take notice of these facts." 

'''How it happens,' we cannot tell, but that it does 'happen' is exceedingly 

annoying to us, as well as to our subscribers in Richfield .... 

We do not say that 'something is rotten,' but we do know something is 

wrong on the route from this city to Brunswick via Hudson. " (5) 

See also Post Office 

POTTERY & CROCKERY. See Household Equipment & Furnishings 

POULTRY 

1957 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/1 - Hurrah for Christmas. Turkeys, Geese, 

Ducks, and Chicltens for sale by Bergh & Wood 130 Superior st. (1) 

PRINTING & PUBLISHING 

1958 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Harris' Pittsburgh and Western Directory - 

Comprising a brief account of 100 western Towns an:! Villages. A few 

copies of the above very valuable work are left with the subscriber for 

sale. P. Dow (1) 

1959 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 - To printers. The subscribers have received 

on consignment, numerous fonts of Job Type somewhat worn, and will be 

sold at reduced prices. Penniman & Bemis, Job Printers, 16, Central 

Bui ldings. (2) 

1960 • H&G jan. 20; adv:2/5 • job Printing. Orders for every description 

of job Printinl!, will be received at this office, (19 Central Buildings,) 

and executed in a superior style. (1) 

H&G Mar. 10; adv: 2/6 • See Labor 

1961 - H&G May 15; adv:2/5 - Book and Job Printing, Justin jones, 19 & 

21 Central Buildings, Will e&ecute to order every description of Book, 

Plain ,and Ornamental job Printing. Metallic and colored Printing neatly 

executed. Visiting and Address Cards printed at an hour's notice. (1) 

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1962 - H&G July 26; adv: 2/5 - Printing Cards - Just received from New 

York, a large and splendid lot of the above articles, embracing every 

variety of size and quality, which will be sold at the manufacturers 

prices. Penniman & Bemis. Nos. 16 & 25, Central Buildings. (1) 

See also City Government; Employment & Unemployment; Newspapers 

PUBLIC AUCTIONS 

1963 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:I/4 - A. S. Sanford, Auctioneer, No. 85, Superior 

st. (1) 

1964 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - O. Culter Auction and Commission Merchant, 

Opposite Central Bui ldings, Superior st. (1) 

1965 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/4 - Sheriff's Sale In obedience to the command 

of a writ of Vendi Expo, iss'Jed out of the court of Common Pleas 

of Cuyahoga county to me directed, I shall expose to sa Ie at the Court 

House in Cleveland, on the 16th day of January next a quantity of live 

stock and household goods. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. By Theodorick 

Brooks, Deputy Sheriff's ofc. Cleveland. (2) 

1966 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the court of Common Pleas in 

an for the county of Cuyahoga, I have levied upon and shall expose to 

publ ic sale, at the Court House in Cleveland on Jan. 16th, one rifle 

and one buffalo robe. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff, By T. Brooks Deputy. 

1967 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Coroner's Sale. By virtue of a Fi. Fa. 

execution from the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyaboga County will be sold 

at the Pearl Street house in Ohio City on the 10th day of January, 1838, 

the following described property; to wit, one buggy and harness, one two 

horse wagon and harness, one cutter and Buffalo robe, one span bay 

horses and a white horse. G. L. Chapman, Coroner, Ohio City, Dec. 3D, 

1837. (1) 

1968 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of writs of Yen. Ex. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, and to me directed, I shall offer for sale at the Court 

House in Cleveland on the 29th day of January next, the following Real 

Estate; 25 and eighty-two one hundredths acres of land in the township 

of Brooklyn, in Cuyahoga county. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff, A. Beebe, 

Deputy. (2) 

1969 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/5 - Chancery Sale. Pursuant to the command of 

an order of sale issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga 

county, I shall expose to public sale at the Court House in Cleveland on 

Thursday the first day of February next, a parcel of real estate in Newburgh 

township containing 47-3/4 acres of land. subject to all legal 

highways. S. S. Handerson. Special Master Commissioner in Chancery. 

(2) 

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS (Cont'd) 

1978 - H&G Jan. - 18; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of four wri ts of Vendi. Expo. issued out of the court of Common 

Pleas of Cuyahoga county, and to me directed, I shall expose to sale 

at the court house in Cleveland on Feb. 19th, 144-56/100 acres of land 

situated in Independence township. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (2) 

1979 - H&G Jan. 25; adv: 2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of three wri ts of Ven. Ex. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas, 

of Cuyahoga county, I shall expose to sale at the court house in Cleveland, 

on the 26th day of Feb. next, real estate situated in the City of 

Cleveland. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 


of a writ of fie fa., issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyahoga county, and to me directed, in favor of the state of Ohio, 

against Brigham Brown and Daniel Whitney. I have levied upon the lands 

and tenements of said Daniel Whitney, which I shall sell at public auction 

on Saturday, the 3rd day of March next. For a more particular description 

of all the parcels of land, reference is hereby made to the 

records of the recorder's office in said county. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (6) 

1981 - H&G Jan. 30; a:lv: 2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of four writs of vendi. exponas issued out of the Court of Common 

Pleas of Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall 

expose to sale at the court house in Cleveland, on Mar. 5th next, -lot 

No. 83 in the city of Cleveland, which was appraised at $3,000. S. S. 

Handerson, Sheriff. (I) 

1982 - H&G Jan. 30; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. By virtue of a writ of 

Ca. Sa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Portage and to me 

directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the court house 

in Cleveland on Feb. 10th next, one gig and one sulky, both new. S. 

S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 


of a wri t of Ca. Sa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyahoga county, and to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose 

to sale at the court house in Cleveland on Feb. 10th next, a quantity of 

household goods, and 1 cow. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (I) 

1984 - H&G Feb. 12; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyaboga county, and to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose 

to public sale at the Court House in Cleveland, on Mar. 17th the next, 

lands and tenements in the township of Brooklyn, containing 50 acres. 

S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (2)




1985 - H&G Feb. 14; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the 

command of a wri t of vendi expo, issued out of the Court of Common 

Pleas of Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I shall expose to sale at 

the Court House in Cleveland on Mar. 26, next, Lot No.1. in the City 

of Cleveland, corner of Bank and Lake sts. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. 

1986 - H&G Feb. 14j adv:2/5 . Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyahoga county, and to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose 

to publ ic sale at the Court House in Cleveland, on Mar. 26, next, 

land known as Lot No. 401, in Cleveland township. S. S.Handerson, 

Sheriff. (3) 

1987 - H&G Feb. 14; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to a writ 

of venditioni exponas issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Geauga county, to me directed, I shall expose to public sale at the 

Court House in Cleveland, on Mar. 17 next, Lot No. 79 in the vi llage 

of Willoughby. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

1988 - H&G Feb. 14; adv: 2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of alias Venditioni Exponas, I shall expose to sale at 

the Court House in Cleveland, on Mar. 26 next, 147 acres of land, in 

the township of Royalton. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

1989 - H&G Feb. 24; adv:2/5 - Sheriff Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of Ven. Ex. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas in Cuyahoga 

county, and to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the Court House in 

Cleveland on Mar. 30th next, a part of Lot no. 7, in Cleveland located 

on Union Lane. (1) 

1990 - H&G Feb. 26; adv:2/5 - In obedience to the command of a writ of 

fie fa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas, in Cuyahoga county and 

to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the court 

bouse in Cleveland on Apr. 7th next, one acre of Lot No. 5 in Royalton 

township. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff (2) 

1991 - H&G Feb. 27; adv: 2/5 - In obedience to the command of a writ of 

fie fa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas in Cuyahoga county, and 

to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to public sale at 

the court house in Cleveland, on the 27th day of March next, part of lot 

No. 483, containing 21 acres, taken as the property of Mary Ross. S. S. 

Handerson, Sheriff. (2) 


of two wri ts of Ca. Sa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyahoga county, and to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the tavern 

of Stark Edwards in the township of Newburgh, on March 12th next, 

one horse, one cow, one bureau, and one clock. S. S. Handerson Sheriff. 

(1) 

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1993 - H&G Feb. 28; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's SaJe. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of Ca. Sa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of 

Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the Pearl 

Street House in Ohio City, on Mar. 17th next, two turning lathes. S. 

S. Handerson Sheriff. (1) 

1994 - H&G Feb. 28; adv: 2/5 - Chancery Sale. Pursuant to the command 

of an order of sale issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga 

county and to me directed, I shall expose to sale on March 31st at the 

Court House in Cleveland, part of lot No. 4 and 8 in tract No I, situated 

in the 10th range of townships, taken as the property of Julius 

Granger. S. S. Handerson, Special Master Commissioner in Chancery. (3) 


of a wri t of fi fa., issued out of the court of common pleas of 

Cuyahoga county. to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the Pearl 

Street Market, Ohio City, on March 17th next, one tool chest and sett 

of joiner's tools, one clock and one looking glass. S. S. Handerson. 

Sheriff. (1) 

1996 - H&G Mar. 1; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyaboga county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to 

public sale at John Rowen's Grocery in Independence on Mar. 10th next, 

one horse, one mare, two bureaus and one brass clock. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (1) 

1997 - H&G Mar. 7; adv: 2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of four writs of vendi. exponas, issued out of the court of common 

pleas in Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the 

court house in Cleveland, on Apr. 10, 1838, lot No. 83 in the City of 

Cleveland, which was appraised at $3.00. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (2) 

1998 - H&G Mar. 7; adv: 2/6 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of two writs of vend. Expo., issued out of the court of common 

pleas in Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall 

expose to sale at the store lately occupied by H. A. Sharp, in Willoughby, 

on March 28th next, six horses and two waggons. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (1) 


of a writ of fie fa., issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to 

sale at the court house in Cleveland, on Apr. 13 next, lands and tenements 

situated in the township of Brooklyn. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. 


of a writ of fie fa., issued out of the court of common pleas in 

(2)




2015 - H&G Mlir. 19; adv:2/5 • Sheriff's Sale - In obedience to the com· 

mand of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the Pearl 

Street House. in Ohio City on Apr. 12 next, one tool chest and set of 

joiner's tools, one clock and one looking glass. S. S. Handerson 

Sheriff. (1) 

2016 • H&G Mar. 21; adv:2/6 - Sheriff's Sale· In obedience to the command 

of a writ of ca. sa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Portage county to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to 

sale at the court house in Cleveland, on Apr. 30, 1838, lots No's 852, 

876, lOa, and 101, situate in Ohio City, Brooklyn township. S. S. Handerson. 

(1) 

2017 • H&G Mar. 21; adv:2/6 - Sheriff's Sale - In obedience to the com· 

mand of a wri t of Ca. Sa., issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, in favor of the State of Ohio, to me directed, I have 

levied upon and shall expose to sale at the house of Jedediah Hoffman 

in Willoughby on Apr. 5 next, one span of colts, one waggon, and one 

sleigh. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

2018 • H&G Mar. 21; adv:2/6 - Sheriff's Sale· In obedience to the command 

of a writ of Fi Fa., issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Wood county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale 

at the court house in Cleveland on Mar. 31, one yoke of oxen. 

Also • on Apr. 2d next at the farm of Smith A. Towner, Dover, 50 cords 

of dry wood, also 18 acres of Wheat on the ground. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (2) 

2019 - H&G Mar. 21; adv:2/6 - Sheriff's Sale - In obedience to the com· 

mand of a writ of fi fa., issued out of the court of common pleas, in 

Cuyahoga county to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to 

public sale, at the house of Erastus Briggs in Willoughby, on Apr. 6, 

next, I bay mare. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

2020 - H&3 Mar. 23; adv:2/5 • Sheriff's Sale - In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fi fa., issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose to 

sale at the court house in Cleveland, on Apr. 4, next, one leather 

trunk. S. S. Handerson. (1) 

2021 • H&G Mar. 23; adv:2/5 • Sheriff's Sale - In obedience to the com· 

mand of a writ of fi fa., issued out of toe court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, to me directed, I have levied upon and shall expose 

to sale at the court house in Cleveland, on Apr. 3, 1 mare, 1 horse, 

blanket and circingle. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

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of a writ of Fi. Fa. issued out of the Court of Common Pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon. and shall expose to sale at the 

Pearl Street house, Ohio City. on Apr. 10, next, I span of horses, 1 

waggon, 200 gal. of Linseed Oil, I Fairbanks' scales, 2,000 feet Glass, 

etc., etc. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (I) 

2031 - H&G Apr. 2; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of Fi. Fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall offer for sale at the 

house of Jedediah Frumans in Brooklyn on Apr. 12 next, 1 bureau, 1 basket, 

I table, I settee. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 


of a wri t of Fi. Fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale near the 

store of Silas Snow in Brooldyn, on Apr. 12 next, a quantity of household 

goods, 4 casks of wine, lone horse cutter. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (1) 


of a writ of Fi. Fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county. I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the 

house of Wm. Chap:nan in Euclid on Apr. 12 next, 1 two horse pleasure 

waggon, and I span of horses. S. So. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

2034 • H&G Apr. 6; adv:2/5 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a wri t of Fi. Fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the 

court house in Cleveland on Apr. 16 next, I silver watch, I gold watch 

chain. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

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2035 . H&G Apr. 6; adv:2/5 - Coroner's Sale. By virtue of a Fi. Fa. 

execution from court of common pleas of Cuyahoga county, I will sell at 

the court house in Cleveland, on Apr. 16, next, 15 Sides Leather, 2 

horses, waggon and harness. (1) 


of a writ of fi. fa., issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall expose to public sale, at 

the sash factory of David Furniss in Cleveland, on Apr. 17 next, ten 

thousand 1 ights of new sash. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 


of two writs of fi. fa. issued out of the court of common pleas 

in Cuyahoga county. I have levied upon and shall expose to public sale, 

in Newburgh township, on the highway near the Remington house, on Apr. 

17, next, 33 cords of hard wood. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1)



PUBLIC AUCTIONS (Cant 'd) 

2046 - H&G May 11; adv:2/4 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of Ven. Ex., issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, part of lot No. 463 in the 

township of Newburgh containing 22-74/100 acres. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (1) 

2047 • H&G May 11; adv:2/4 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of 3 writs of Fi. Fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, a part of lot No. 9 in the 

township of Willoughby, supposed to contain 75 acres. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (2) 


of 3 writs of ven. ex. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the court 

house in Cleveland on June 12 next, part of original lot No. 207 in the 

city of Cleveland located at Michigan and Ontario streets. S. S. Handerson, 

Sheriff. (1) 


of a writ ven. ex., issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland, on June 12 next, a part of farm in Brooklyn, 

deeded to L. M. Parsons, by Newcomb Carter. S. S. Handerson, Sh'rf. 


of a wri t of ven. ex. issued out of the court of common pleas in 


ccurt house in Cleveland on June 12 next, lot No. 201 in the village of 

Willoughby containing about 1/4 of an acre. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. 


of 3 writs of ven. ex., issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, a lot of land situated in Newburgh 

containing 51 acres. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (2) 

2052 - H&G May 12; adv: 2/4 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in 

Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall expose to public sale at 

the court house in Cleveland, on June 12 next, one equal undivided half 

of 32-1/2 acres of land, being a part of lot No. 53 in the township of 

Brooklyn. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

2053 - H&G May 12; adv:2/4 - Sheriff's Sale, In obedience to the command 

of a writ of fie fa. issued out of the court of common pleas, in 

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the county of Cuyaboga, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at 

the court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, part of lot No. 12, in 

the city of Cleveland, being 50 feet front on York street. S. S. 

Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

. 2054 - H&G May 12; adv: 2/4 - Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the command 

of a wri t of ven. ex., issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, part of lots 3 and 4, situated 

on Bank street in the city of Cleveland. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 


of 2 wri ts of Ven. Ex. issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, a part of lot No. 53 in the 

city of Cleveland, located on Bank street. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 

2056 - H&G May 12; adv:2/5 • Sheriff's Sale. In obedience to the com· 

mand of 2 wri ts of ven ex., issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland, on June 12 next, lot No. 83 in the city of 

Cleveland, situated on Champlain st. S. S. Handerson, Sheriff. (1) 


of a writ of ven. ex., issued out of the court of common pleas in 


court house in Cleveland on June 12 next, a part of lot No. 401 in 

Cleveland township, also part of the Morse lot in Euc1 id township. S. 

S. Handerson, Sheriff. (3) 


of a writ of al ias fi. fa., issued out of the court of common pleas 

in Cuyahoga county, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the 

warehouse of Mr. Cobb in the city of Cleveland on May 28th inst. 3 casks 

of wine, 1 cask of Brazilian nuts, and 1 hamper of bottles. S. S. Handerson 

Sheriff. (1) 

2059 - H&G May 26; adv: 2/5 • Sheriff Sa Ie. In obedience to the command 

of a wri t of f i. fa. issued out of the court of common pleas in Cuyahoga 

county, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the tavern of 

Stark Edwards, on June 5th, one black mare. Also stove, kettles, &c. 

at the bouse of Moses Eldred in Bedford. S. S. Handerson Sheriff. (1) 

2060 - H&G May 30:2/5 - Sheriff Sale. In obedience to the command of a 

writ of fi. fa., issued out of the court of common pleas in Cuyahoga 

county, I have levied upon and shall expose to sale at the court house 

in Cleveland, on June 11th, a quantity of window sash. S. S. Handerson 

Sheriff. (1)



RAILROADS 

2070 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/5 - The stockholders of the Cleveland and 

Newburgh railroad are hereby notified tbat an installment of two dol 

lars on each share of stock owned by them is required to be paid to 

N. Dockstader, Esq., treasurer. 

By order of the board of directors. William Milford, president. (1) 

2071 - H&G Jan. 2; ed: 2/1 - The friends of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh 

railroad will bear in mind that this evening is the time for the 

adjourned meeting to be held at the court house. 

"Let tbere be a full attendance, as the meeting is an important one 

to the interests of Cleveland." (1) 

2072 - H&G Jan. 5:2/3,4 - At a meeting of the citizens of Cleveland 

held at the court bouse on the evening of Dec. 26 to hear the report 

of the delegates who attended the late railroad convention at Pittsburgh, 

D. H. Beardsley was appointed chairman, and S. Starkweather, 

secretary. 

Several resolutions were adopted and committees appointed to ascertain 

what amount of subscriptions to the proposed railroad's stock may 

be expected from individuals of this city. (12) 

H&G Jan. 19:2/3 - See Incorporations & Partnerships 

2073 - H&G Jan. 22; ed: 2/2, 3 - By the Pittsburgh ADVOCATE we have the 

detailed proceedings of the late convention held in that city by the 

friends of a railroad between Pittsburgb and Beaver, as part of a continuous 

road from Pbi ladelpbia to Cleveland. 

"The proceedings are marked with tbe right spirit, and evince a determination, 

on tbe part of the Convention. to heartily co-operate in 

tbe construction of a continuous road from Philadelpbia to Cleveland." 

2074 - H&G Feb. 1: 2/5 - At the regular meeting of the city council yesterday, 

Mr. Hall from the committee on streets made a report, which was 

agreed to, that any action of the council was unnecessary in connection 

with the petition of William Milford and others regarding the track of 

the Newburgh railroad. (1) 

2075 - H&G Feb. 5: 2/2 - In the Senate of the General Assembly on Feb. 

2, a bill incorporating the Cleveland and Euclid Rail Road co. was ordered 

to be engrossed; yeas 20, nays 13. (1) 

2076 . H&G Feb. 5; adv: 2/5 - Railroad Meeting· A public meeting will 

be beld at the court house on Tuesday the sixth instant, at seven 

o'clock p.m., for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Harrisburgh 

convention and transacting other business of interest regarding the 

Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad. 

A general attendance is requested. C. M. Giddings, R. H. Backus, 

F. Whittlesey; corresponding committee. (verbatim) (2) 

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RAILROADS (Cont'd) 

2077 - H&G Feb. 6; ed: 2/3 - A meeting wi 11 be held at the court house 

this evening for the purpose of appointing delegates to the Harrisburgh 

convention and transacting other important business regarding the proposed 

Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad. 

"The meeting tonight, we hope, will be fully attended; and as the 

mere appointment of delegates to the Harrisburgh Convention may not be 

deemed a matter of sufficient importance to require a general turn out, 

it is, perhaps, not improper to say, that we are informed another object 

of deeper interest will be presented. The bill authorizing a loan 

of money by the City, having passed the House, is now before the Senate, 

and according to the latest advices meets with unexpected opposition in 

that body; at all events, its passage is delayed, and unless measures are 

taken at once to remove whatever obstacles may be in the way, the 

authority asked, if obtained at all, will not be vested in the commissioners 

at a day sufficiently early to be used at the Convention, which 

meets in Harrisburgh, on the 6th of March next. ••. 

"The measure contemplated is strictly local belonging exclusively 

to the citizens of Cleveland, and all the legislature will require before 

granting the privilege sought, is knowledge of the fact, as a 

fact undoubtedly it is, that a majority of those interested in the passage 

of the law and who are in any event to be effected by it, desire 

its adoption." (6) 

2078 - H&G Feb. 6; adv: 2/5 - Notice - The directors of the Cleveland 

and Newburgh railroad are requested to meet at the office of Gordon 

Fitch, Esq., on Friday next, ninth instant, at two 0' clock p.m. William 

Milford, president. (l) 

2079 - H&G Feb. 7; ed:2/2 - The rai lroad meeting last night went off 

with spirit, and judging from the proceedings, there will be no flagging 

on the part of our citizens in this matter. 

"W i th a road already completed from Phi ladelphia to Chambersburg, 

more than one-third the distance from that ci ty to Cleveland, and the 

people throughout that part of the route which is yet to be improved, fully 

awake to the importance of the object in view, and ready to exert themselves 

to the utmost in its behalf; it will be strange, indeed, if Philadelphia 

fails to render the necessary assistance on her part, assistance she is 

well able to give, and which will secure so rich a harvest to herself." 

2080 - H&G Feb. 7: 2/3 - At a meeting of the citizens of Cleveland, 

assembled in pursuance of previous public notice, at the court house on 

Feb. 6 for the purpose of considering the expediency of appointing delegates 

to a railroad convention to be holden at Harrisburgh on Mar. 6 

next, and for other purposes, Nicholas Dockstader, Esq., was appointed 

president; Gen. Ahaz Merchant and Melancthon Barnet, vice presidents; 

and Samuel Williamson and Samuel Starkweather, secretaries.- 

(5)

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2085 - H&G Mar. 3; ed:2/3 - We learn that the chief engineer of the 

Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad has made a report of the survey and 

location of a considerable portion of this road, which the want of a 

copy prevents our publ ishing. 

"The usual courtesy toward editors seems from some cause to have 

been neglected, and in a matter in which our citizens feel a deep interest." 

(2) 

2086 - H&G Mar. 7; adv:2/6 - Notice - The stockholders of the Cleveland 

and Newburgh railroad are hereby notified that an installment of 

two dollars on each share is required to be paid to Nicholas Dockstader, 

Esq., treasurer, before May 9th. J. C. Fairchild, secretary. 

H&G Mar. 8; adv:2/5 - See Bus & Stage Lines 

2087 - H&G Mar. 13:2/3 - The railroad convention which assembled at 

Harrisburgh on Mar. 6 was attended by 250 delegates from Pennsylvania 

and Ohio. C. M. Gidings of Cleveland was appointed first vice president 

of the convention. (5) 

2088 - H&G Mar. 14:2/3 - The mail last night brought us no notice of the 

proceedings of the railroad convention in Harrisburgh. By a list of delegates 

forwarded by Mr. Allen, we learn that the number is 372. The delegates 

from Cleveland were Messrs. Gidings, Lloyd, Barr, Whittlesey, 

Starkweather, A. L. Collins, J. W. Allen, and J. Kellogg. (verbatim) (1) 

2089 - H&G Mar. 19:2/4 - The proceedings of the railroad convention 

have not been received. We understand the delegation from this city 

visited Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. (verbatim) (1) 

2090 - H&G Mar. 21; adv:2/6 - Rail Road Notice - The annual meeting of 

the stockholders of the Clevelan.:l and Newburgh Railroad Company will be 

held at the office of Gordon Fitch, Esq., on Monday the second day of 

April next, at two o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors 

and the transacting of such other business as may appear necessary. 

J. C. Fairchild, secretary. (verbatim) (1) 

2091 - H&G Mat. 24:2/3 - A number of the delegates from this city to 

the late Harrisburgh convention have returned, and express the most 

sanguine opinions of the ultimate construction of a continuous railroad 

from Philadelphia to Cleveland. (verbatim) (1) 

(1)




2092 - H&G Mar. 27; ed:2/2 - In a brief account of the proceedings of 

the railroad convention recently held at Harrisburgh, the superior 

advantages of the Cleveland route over that terminating at Erie was 

duly recognized by that body. 

"On the whole the prospect of final success was never more flattering 

than at present, but the times must mend before money can be raised for 

this or any other purpose." (12) 

2093 • H&G Apr. 6:2/3 - With a continuous line of railroad from this 

point to Philadelphia in operation, the spring business of the whole 

country bordering on the lakes would seek that channel, and pour into 

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia the wealth and trade of a territory sufficient 

in size and resources to constitute an empire. To realize the 

truth of this assertion, it is only necessary to witness the arrival 

and departures of steamboats and shipping at our wharves for the past 

ten days. (6) 

2094 . H&G May 7; ed:2/3 - To aid in the completion of her favorite 

work, Baltimore has invited Pittsburgh to attend the Baltimore and Ohio 

railroad convention to be held at Robbstown on May 9. The Pittsburgh 

Board of Trade promptly responded by appointing 30 delegates to represent 

the interests of that city. 

"Pittsburgh papers say the convention will be a pretty large one, and 

we shall look for the proceedings with considerable interest, such is the 

close connexion between the prosperity and advancement of Cleveland and 

Pittsburgh by every proposed channel of trade with the Atlantic cities." (3) 

2095 - H&G May 22; ed: 2/3 - We learn that business has fairly commenced 

on 15 miles of the Mad River and Lake Erie railroad. Freight and passenger 

cars are now making regular trips between Sandusky City and Bellevue. 

"The first run from Bellevue to Sandusky was made in 40 minutes, to 

the great enjoyment of passengers and spectators, and freight of cattle 

and dogs, who had no ear for the music of the shri 11 steam whistle." (2) 

2096 - H&G June 8:2/3 - At a conference held by John W. Willey, Edmund 

Clark, and H. CanfieH on behalf of the directors of the Cleveland and 

Warren railroad, and P. M. Weddell, R. Hi lliard, and L. Case on the part 

of the agents of the City of Cleveland, it was deemed advisable to recommend 

to each of said boards that they send a portion of their respective 

members to the eastern cities at the same time, and as soon hereafter as 

the prospects of succeeding to the best advantage and their engagements 

will permit, to act in concert, and in the aid of each other;s views, in 

obtaining a loan of $200,000 for the city of Cleveland, and in obtaining 

substantial subscriptions of stock in said road by individuals to such 

amount as with the state stock to which they will then be entitled, and 

the aid of the subscription by the city, will be sufficient to construct 

said road to the Pennsylvania line in the direction of Pittsburgh. 


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2097 - H&G July 2:2/4 - We learn that the Cleveland and Newburgh railroad 

is now ready for use and that the cars will begin operating on 

July 4. A spacious passenger car has been provided. (1) 

2093 - H&G July 3; ed: 2/3 - The Detroit and Ypsilanti railroad appears 

to be doing an excellent business. The tolls received for the week of 

June 26 amounted to $2,529.23. 

"Visitors to Detroit inform us that the Rail Road business gives 

quite an enlivening aspect to the city, and that the importance of the 

work to Michigan is not properly appreciated abroad." (2) 

2099 - H&G July 10; ed: 2/3 - The La Porte WHIG says that the grading of 

the Buffalo and Mississippi railroad from La Porte to Michigan City has 

been nearly completed, and that the survey and location has been made 

most of the way through the state of Indiana. 

"The road, when built, will become a great thoroughfare of travel, 

shortening as it will the very circuitous route by water, to the northern 

part of Indiana, Western Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the fertile 

prairies of northern Mississippi." (3) 

2100 - H&G July 25; adv: 2/5 - The stockholders of the Cleveland and 

Newburgh railroad who are defaulters in the payment of installments are 

hereby notified that unless payments are made before Aug. 16, the stock 

will be sold at public vendue. By order of the board of directors, 

William Milford, president. (2) 

2101 - H&G Aug. 16:2/6 - The advertised auction of stocks of the 

Cleveland and Newburgh railroad in default in the payment on installments 

is postponed until the 31st day of August at ten o'clock a.m. William 

Milford, president. (2) 

2102 - H&G Sept. 13; ed: 2/2 - Much spiri t on the subject of the prosecution 

of the Cincinnati and Charleston railroad is being manifested along 

its route. A splendid railroad festival was recently held at Lexington, 

Ky., at which some three or 4,000 persons were present. Inspiring 

addresses were made by Governor Hayne of South Carolina and Governor 

Reese of Tennessee. (2) 

2103 - H&G Sept. 14; ed: 2/3 - No ci ty of the west fosters mechanic art 

more liberally than Cincinnati. The skill of her artisans and the work 

of her shops have a fame as extended as the broad south and west. 

We notice by the Cincinnati CHRONICLE that a new and valuable 

establishment for building railroad cars has just gone into operation in 

Cincinnati. "Success to Western Mechanics. They deserve it." (3) 

2104 - H&G Oct. 20; ed:2/3 - Perhaps the people of Cleveland may feel 

sQme interest in the fact that Erie is vigorously at work to secure the 

completion of her contemplated lines of communication with Philadelphia.




"What are we doing to secure to our city the immense advantages of 

a direct and feasible communication with Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and 

Baltimore? Is the project of a Rail Road abandoned? Who will say a 

word on the subject and rouse the public to action?" (7) 

2105 • H&G Nov. 6; ed:2/2 • What is doing, or what has been done towards 

making a Pittsburgh and Cleveland railroad? Is all interest in the subject 

lost? The project abandoned? What can be, must be done. Would 

not a railroad to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia be a great convenience, as 

well as vastly beneficial to the business interests of Cleveland and the 

whole west bordering on the lake? What says the west? 

If Cleveland continues to neglect her true interests in regard to a 

commencement of the Pittsburgh road, Erie will win. (12) 

2106 • H&G Dec. 26: 2/5 • In a letter to the editor, "Cleveland" says: 

The importance of the construction of the Ohio railroad has not been 

sufficiently estimated by the citizens along the lake, and especially 

of this city. To us it is a work of much importance, for whatever improvement 

has a tendency to bring and concentrate business here, increases 

the value of property, furnishes greater facilities of trade, 

opens the way to competition, accumulates wealth, and adds much to the 

number of our population. 

The company is now cutting the road through the Black Swamp, the impassable 

barrier to all travelers. The charter of the Ohio railroad is 

one of the best in the state. This work is well worthy of the attention 

of business men and capitalists. It is one which will be prosecuted 

and completed. (10) 

See also City Government 

REAL ESTATE 

2107 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 • Charles E. Tracy, Land Office: No. 3 

Franklin buildings, corner of Superior and Water sts. (I) 

2108 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 . Notice. During my absence, purchasers of land 

of the subscriber, either as principal or agent, and others indebted, may pay 

money to Messrs. Randall & Hitchcock, at my office. John W. Allen. (1) 

2109 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 2/6 • A house and lot for sale pleasantly situated 

on Washington st. in Ohio City, which can be had on the best of terms. 

D. Bronson on the wharf at the Lower Ferry. (1) 

2110 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:2/6 • House and lot for sale on Columbus street, 

Ohio City. D. Bronson on the wharf at the Lower Ferry. (1) 

2111 • H&G Jan. 17; adv:2/5 • A Farm for Sale. The late residence of 

Datus Kelley, is offered for sale. Situated in the township of Rockport 

9n Lake Erie, it contains 214 acres of land. For further particulars 

enquire of George C. Huntington of Cleveland, or Julius Kelley, residing 

on the premises. Datus Kelley. (2) 

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REAL ESTATE (Cont'd) 

2112 - H&G Jan. 23: 2/3 - On the request of Mr. Foot in the House of the 

Ohio Legislature, the petitioners for the incorporation of the Western 

Reserve Real Estate Association had leave to withdraw their petitions. 

(1) 

2113 - H&G Feb. 2: adv:2/5 • Bills of the W. R. Real Estate Association 

will be received at the Hair Dressing Room, 1st floor of the American 

House, by P. Kolb. (1) 

2114 - H&G Mar. 3: ed: 2/3 - The last Medina paper contains the articles 

of association of the Medina Land Company, organizing on similar principles 

and for the same purposes as the Western Reserve Real Estate Association 

in this city. 

"The bills of the association in this city, are mostly redeemable in 

one year from date, and these are truly a 'hard currency' to get rid 

of.. .. Whether tbe bi lIs of the Medina Land Company wi II be made redeemable 

at sight, does not appear from the articles of the Association. 

If intended for general circulation, they should be, as 'yearlings' are 

'no go. '" (3) 

2115 - H&G Mar. 3; adv: 2/5 - For Sale. The subscriber is wishing to 

sell his dwelling house and lot situated on Superior street. Any person 

wishing to purchase a first rate House for a residence, can do so on 

very favorable terms, a small part of the purchase price will be required 

down, and a length of time will be given on the remainder. If not sold 

by April 1st, it will be to rent. E. T. Sterling. (1) 

2116 - H&G Mar. 7; adv: 2/5 - Partition Notice. Pauline Perry, Jobn Perry 

and Susannah Sturgess will take notice, that a petition was filed against 

tbem on March 7, 1838, in the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga county, . 

by Peter P. Perry, who demands partition of real estate in Lorain and 

Cuyahoga counties. Peter P. Perry. By Andrews, Foot & Hoyt, his Atty's. 

(3) 

2117 - H&G Mar. 14; adv:2/5 - O. Cutter will offer at auction on Saturday 

next, March 17 at 2 o'clock p.m., at bis auction room, four lots of land, 

situated on St. Clair street, in the city of Cleveland, and four lots 

situated in Ohio City. For further particulars enquire at O. Cutter's 

Auction Room, Superior st. (1) 

2118 - H&G May 24: adv: 2/4 - Notice - Proposals will be received by the 

city council, from this date up to the 31st inst. for the sale of suitable 

lots for the erection of school houses in the 1st and 2d Wards of 

the city. Persons wishing to sell can file their propositions with the 

city clerk. A. H. Curtis, city clerk. (1) 

2119 - H&G July 2; adv: 2/5 - Valuable Property for Sale at great bargains. 

A farm of 100 acres. A farm adjoining of 88 acres, also a farm of 67 

acres, and one of 185 acres. The whole will be sold together or separate. 

For further particulars, enquire of Th. Umbstaeter or J. Houghton, Cleveland, 

or F. Willson or D. McDowell, Mayfield. (2)



REAL ESTATE - Leases & Rentals (Cont'd) 

2139 - H&G May 25; adv: 2/5 - To Rent - a convenient dwell ing house 

suitable for one large or two small families, with a good barn and 

garden. Situated on Lake above Seneca street. Wm. B. Lloyd. (1) 

2140 - H&G May 25; adv:2/5 - To Let - a convenient two story house, 

pleasantly situated in Superior street. For particulars enquire at 

this office. (1) 

2141 - H&G June 2; adv: 2/5 - To Rent - a convenient two story dwelling 

house, pleasantly situated on Euclid street, with a good barn, wood 

house, garden &c. E. Baldwin. (1) 

2142 - H&G June 13; adv: 2/5 - To Rent - One of the "Twin Cottages" on 

Lake street in this city. The house is new, spacious and in good order, 

with necessary outhouses, well, cistern, &c. Alex L. Collins. (1) 

2143 - H&G June 28; adv: 2/4 . Wantej to rent, a small cottage with 1 or 

2 acres of land attached, within one mile of the court house. Enquire 

of J. Houghton, 91 Sup. st. (1) 

2144 - H&G June 28; adv: 2/5 - To Rent - A house two doors west of the 

stone church, on the public square. Enquire at Cutter's auction room. 

2145 - H&G July 24; adv:2/5 - Tavern Stand. To let, a large four story 

Tavern House, situated on the corner of Main and River streets, Ohio 

City, directly opposite the Lower Free Ferry, which will be rented to a 

suitable person on favorable terms. B. F. Tyler. (1) 

2146 - H&G July 25; adv: 2/4 - To Let. - I wi 11 let the House now occupi ed 

by me, if appl ied for soon, situated on the bank of the Lake. Possession 

given immediately. S. P. Carter. (1) 

2147 -H&G Sept. 17; adv:2/5 - Portrait Painter. Jarvis F. Hanks is 

intending to remove to the Mechanics' Block, in a few days; his present 

painting rooms in the Phoenix Buildings will, therefore, be to let. They 

are situated in a very eligible location for a Doctor, Lawyer, Justice 

of the Peace, or almost any profession or business. (verbatim) (1) 

2148 - H&G Oct. 2; adv:2/6 - To Rent - The new Cottage on Ontario street. 

Also the dwell ing No. 39 on Ontario street. Also No. 37 on Ontario 

street. - Alexander Sackett. (1) 

2149 - H&G Oct. 20; adv: 2/5 - To Let - The Cottage on Ontario street 

opposite the residence of G. Fitch, Esq. - possession given immediately. 

A. SaclteU. (1) 

355 

(1)

356 



REAL ESTATE - Leases & Rentals (Cont'd) 

2150 - H&G Nov. 5; adv:2/5 - To Let: The large Red Ware House (with 

stable attached), at the foot of Main street in Ohio City, will be for 

rent after January 1st next. Is very large and capable of storing 

wheat; has elevators and Boat slip. First rate for Warehouse business. 

Also a frame Store and Smoke House, on Main and Sycamore streets, near 

the Warehouse. (1) 

2151 - H&G Nov. 9; adv: 2/5 . House Wanted . A small and convenient 

dwelling is wanted immediately. Apply at this office. (1) 

2152 . H&G Dec. 4; adv:2/5 . To Let . Two very convenient dwelling 

Houses, within twenty rods of the court house. Enquire of A. Hayden. 

See also Estates; Publ ic Auct ions; Publ ic Lands 

REFUSE DISPOSAL. See Health & Sanitation 

RELIEF 

2153 . H&G June 4:2/3 . In a letter to the editor, "An Old Settler" 

says: "It will be recollected that the Council something more than a 

year since made an arrangement with the Trustees of the township of 

Cleveland to assume the management and support of that part of the poor 

of tbe township which there was or might come within the limits of the 

city fer the ensuing year. The reasons for this assumption many of the 

citizens are not informed of, but suppose that it was considered by tbe 

city council a matter of expediency, owing to special causes then existing.... 

The causes whicb the council are understood to have alleged as 

a justification for the course pursued in relation to the poor, it is 

believed, bave ceased to exist, and under this belief, on or about the 

1st of May of the present year, about fifty intelligent tax·paying 

voters of tbe city, by a respectful petition presented to the council 

expressing their wishes, and requesting that tbe further maintenance of 

tbe poor by the city might be relinquisbed to the township ...• 

"It is contended by some of the members of the Counci 1 tbat the charter 

giving the power to erect an AIm-bouse, gives also the right by construction 

to support hy direct taxes, but the obvious intent of the charter 

was to aid private charities, and not to disburse direct taxes for 

maintenance of the poor." (18) 

RELIGION. See Churches & Sects 

H&G July 26; ed:2/2 - See Shipping & Ships 

RESTAURANTS 

2154 - H&G June 30; adv:2/5 - The Exchange Coffee House, Ohio City, will 

be opened for the reception of company on and after the 4th of July next. 

(1) 

2155 - H&G July 2:2/2 . Exchange Coffee House, Ohio City. - We understand 

this splendid establ ishment wi 11 be opened for the reception of visitors 

on the 4th inst. under the management of Mr. John Low formerly of the 

(1)



RESTAURANTS (Cont'd) 

Commercial Coffee House, Boston. The Exchange is a noble pile, finished 

and furnished in excellent taste, and enjoys a commanding view of the 

Harbor and Lake. 

The Exchange will be illuminated on the evening of the 3d, in honor 

of the 6ad Anniversary of American Independence. (2) 

RETAIL STORES &: TRADE 

2156 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Strickland &: Gaylord. Dealers in Drugs, 

Medicines, Groceries, Etc. No.1, Phoenix buildings, Superior street. 

(1) 

2157 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - C. S. Mackenzie, Who1sa1e and retail 

dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints &c., No.3, Central Buildings, 

Superior st. (l) 

2158 - H&:G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - B. S. Lyman, Druggist and Grocer: Water 

street, one door from Superior. (1) 

2159 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Groceries, Drugs, Medicines, Etc. 

Rogers &: Shatzel, Wholesale and retail dealers in Groceries, Wines, &c. 

No. 19, Water street. (1) 

2160 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - R. Gale &: Co. Groceries, Provisions, 

Fruit, &:c.: under the Post office, Superior street. (1) 

2161 - H&G Jan. 1: adv: 1/3 - Wm. E. Gold, Dealer in Dry Goods, Boots 

and Shoes: No.7, Kellogg's Block, Superior street. (1) 

2162 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Dry Goods Dealers. C. C. Carlton &: Co. 

Wholesale and retail dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods and Groceries: 

No. 69, Superior street. (1) 

2 133 - H&G Jan. I; adv:1/3 - Leonard & White, Dealers in Dry Goods, 

Crockery, Glass Ware, Paper Hangings and Borderings, Family Groceries, 

etcetera, Commercial· Buildings, No. 65, Superior st. (1) 

2164 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/3 - P. Dow &: Co. Dealers in Dry Goods, 

Groceries and Hardware: No. 67, Superior street. (l) 

2165 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:l/3 - J. &: W. Day, Dealers in Dry Goods, and Dry 

Groceries: No.4, Commercial Buildings, Superior street. (1) 

2166 - H&G Jan. I; adv: 1/4 - A. Seywart, Dealer in Musical Instruments, 

Fancy Goods, Perfumery, &c. Phoenix Buildings, Superior st. (1) 

2167 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Kendrick & Carr. Dealer in West India 

Goods, Provisions, etcetera. No. 71, Superior street. (1) 

2168 - H&G Jan. I; adv:1/4 - Clothing, Shoes, &c. W. & W. Brown, 

Clothing, Shoes and Hats: No. 10, Superior st. (1) 

357

358 



RETAIL STORES & TRADE (Cont'd) 

2169 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - J. R. Cunningham, Wholesale and Retai 1 

dealer in Saddles, Harness, etc.; No.1, Kellogg's Block, Superior 

street. (1) 

2170 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - N. E. Crittenden, is now recelvlng his fall 

stock of Hardware, comprising all kinds of Bui Iding Materials. Also, a 

large stock of Jewelry, Fancy Goods, &c., all of which will be sold 

unusually low for cash. (1) 

2171 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - Removal. C. C. Carl ton & Co. have removed 

to j. K. Miller's, new 4 story Brick Block, No. 69, Superior street; 

and 7 doors east Commercial Bank, where may be found a very extensive 

stock of Dry Goods, Groceries &c., &c. (1) 

2172 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:4/1 - Music and Fancy Store. The subscriber has 

just opened a well selected assortment of Music and Musical Instruments, 

Fancy Goods, and Perfumeries. The publ ic are respectfully invi ted to 

call and examine for themselves. A. Seywert, Ag't. Phoenix buildings. 

2173 - H&G Jan. 22; adv:2/4 - R. W. Newton. 

(4) 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer 

in Groceries, Produce, Provisions, and Wines and Liquors, 15 Water st. 

2174 - H&G Feb. 2; adv:2/5 - Water Proof Umbrellas - The subscriber has 

just received and offers for sale a small lot of water proof Umbrellas, 

which he will sell at New York prices. He w()Uld also inform the public, 

that he has made arrangements, to repair Umbrellas, and assures those, 

that may favor him with their custom, durable workmanship and punctual 

attendance. A. Seywert, at the Bazaar. 

The Umbrellas left for repair with Mr. Lane, formerly of this place, 

may be got as above. (1) 

2175 - H&G Feb. 10; adv:2/5 - Notice· Marshal Carson has this day pur· 

chased the entire interest of Cook, Foster & Co., in the firm of M. Carson 

& Co., and is duly authorized to collect all debts, and settle and close 

up the business of said firm. Cook, Foster & Co. (1) 

2176 - H&G Feb. 10; adv:2/5 - M. Carson will continue the business at 

the old stand, No. 10 Water st., in all its various branches. He hopes 

by strict attention to business to merit and receive a continuance of 

the liberal patronage heretofore extended to the late firm. (2) 

2177 -" H&G Feb. 19; aov: 2/5 - Doctors Clarke & Cushing, Wholesale and 

retail dealers of Medicine, Groceries, Wines, Paints, Oils, Gless &c. 

Kellogg's Block, Superior St. Office opposite the Farmer's Block, Ontario 

St. (1) • 

(1) 

•



RETAIL STORES & TRADE (Cont'd) 

2178 • H&G Feb. 24; adv: 2/6 - The late firm of R. Gale & Co. is this 

day dissolved by mutual consent, and the business will heretofore be 

conducted by R. Gale. R. Gale, Sam' 1 Hasting. (1) 

2179 • H&G Feb. 26; adv:2/5 • Pure Wines, Linseed Oil, Window Glass, 

Spanish Segars for sale by Handerson & Punderson. (1) 

2180 - H&G Mar. 9; adv:2/5 • Fresh Jot White Beans and 75 Doz. Mrs. 

G. B. Miller's best fine cut Tobacco, for sale by R. Gale. (1) 

2181 - H&G Mar. 10; adv:2/6 • A few boxes of Sperm and patent wax 

candles, Sugar, house and lump. N. Orleans Molasses, and 1 bbI. Sour 

Crout (sic) for sale by R. Gale. (1) 

2]82 - H&G Mar. 10; adv:2/6 - Double sett of silver mounted second hand 

Harness for sale. - very little the worse for wear. James Houghton's, 


2183 • Mar. 15; adv:2/5 - Fish· Mackerel and White Fish in .bbls. 

and half bbls. Mess Pork, Beef, Butter etc., etc. With a good assortment 

of imported liquors and wines, and a general assortment of Yankee 

notions for sale, wholesale or retail. R. Sheldon & Co., No. 3 on the 

Dock.' (I) 

2184 • H&G Apr. 13; adv:2/4 • Doctor W. A. Clarke, Wbolesale and retail 

dealers of Medicines, Groceries, Wines, Paints, etc. Kellogg's Block, 

Superior St. Office opposite the Farmer's Block, Ontario st. (1) 

2185 • H&G May 29; adv: 2/4 • Henry E. Butler, Dealer in produce, of all 

kinds, at wholesale and retail. Office in Tufts & Parks Warehouse, 

lower floor. (1) 

2186 • H&G May 31; adv: 2/5 • Notice • The undersigned having formed a 

copartnership in business would give notice to the people of Newburgh 

and vicinity, that they are opening and intend to keep constantly on hand 

a good assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard Ware, Crockery, &c., for 

a country store, also for wholesale trade. Bayard & Bradley. 

Thomas M. Bayard, Henry D. Bradley. (3) 

2187 . H&G June 28; adv:2/5 • Notice The Subscriber intended to change 

his business, requests those who are indebted to him, to call at 46 

Ontario street and settle the same. W. E. Gold. (1) 

2188 • H&G Sept. I; adv: 2/4 - Fans . Fans • 24 doz cheap patent Leaf Fans 

just received and for sale by the dozen or single very cheap at the 

Bazaar. (I) 

359

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. I TO DEC. 31. 1838 


RIVERS & HARBORS (Cont' d) 

2198 - H&G Apr. 6: 2/3 - At the regular meeting of the city council on 

Apr. 4, Mr. Dockstader moved that the committee on harbors be instructed 

to inquire into the necessity of the appointment of a harbor-master, and 

if necessary, to report an ordinance. This was agreed to. (2) 

2199 - H&G Apr. 13:2/4 - At the regular meeting of the city council on 

Apr. ll, Mr. Dodge submitted a resolution to the effect that it was not 

expedient at this time to establish the office of harbor-master. 

Council agreed to the resolution. (1) 

2200 - H&G May 22; ed:2/3 - The beautiful Rock river begins to echo 

with the puffs of the steamer. The RELIEF, a boat built expressly for 

the Rock river trade, will soon commence her regular trips from 

Kishwaukee to St. Louis. 

"The Rock River is a noble, pt'llucid stream, flowing through a fer· 

tile and picturesque country, which is fast becoming a famed section 

of the West." (2) 

2201 - H&G july 9; ed:2/2 - Cambreleng, the administration leader in 

the House has used his influence to defeat the Harbor Appropriation 

bill of this session. 

"That 'commercial representative,' with administration consistency, 

advocated the raising of millions to carryon the disgraceful Florida 

war, but shows his hostility to the commerce and business of the country, 

by declaring the appropriating of money by Congress for surveys 

and improvements of our Harbors, 'a boundless extravagance.' He takes 

his cue from the President, and the whole policy of the administration, 

since coming into power, has been to crush the commerce and retard the 

advancement of the country." (3) 

2202 - H&G july 24; adv:2/5 - Contractors' Notice - Sealed proposals 

will be received through the post office for materials delivered on the 

public works now erecting at the mouth of the Cuyahoga river at Cleveland, 

Ohio, at such place as may be designated by the superintendent of 

the works. A. W. Walworth, agent. (3) 

2203 - H&G july 28; ed: 2/2, 3 - "If Major Noah would take one trip to 

the West, he would not perpetrate paragraphs so ridiculous as the following 

for his STAR. Perhaps our neighbors may dispose of a few water lots 

to the Major. Try him, as a 'speculation' might induce the good man to 

'see the world' a little." 

'" A new harbor is constructed by the United States Government, at 

Ohio City opposite Cleveland. A steam-boat recently passed through it 

up the old bed of the river, being the first time these waters were 

ever ruffled by steam. Great rejoicing took place. It, (4) 

361

362 



RIVERS & HARBORS (Cont' d) 

2204 - H&G Sept. 17; ed: 2/3 - A. W. Walworth, Esq., has been removed 

from the office of Superintendent, or Disbursing Agent, for the harbor 

works and H. H. Dodge, Esq., appointed in his place. 

, A large appropriation this year renders the office desirable to the 

Van Buren party, and especially to that portion of the party who obtained 

the change. "The custody, disbursement, and commissions on 

some $53,000, in these Van Buren times, were objects worth asking for 

at least." (4) 

2205 - H&G Sept. 25:2/3 - Poor Ohio - The beautiful river has dwindled 

to such an insignificant brook, that only the light skiff floats with 

its current above Maysville. A number of skiff arrivals with passengers 

from Pittsburgh and Wheeling are noticed in Maysville papers. 


2206 • H&G Oct. 16; ed:2/4 - Snags - The government "tooth pullers" 

have plenty to do yet to clear the snags from the "Father of rivers." 

The steamboat ROLLA snagged about 120 mi les below the mouth of the 

Ohio on the 22nd ultimo. The DODGE also struck a snag in the same 

bend, and sank in ten feet of water. No lives lost. (verbatim) (1) 

2207 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 - A junction between the Fond du Lac and 

Rock rivers in Wisconsin is now contemplated, which wi 11 open another 

water communication through the heart of Wisconsin territory. 

"Engineers and others speak favorably of the practicability, and 

expediency of the route. ". (2) 

2208 - H&G Oct. 22; ed:2/3 - The Ohio river has risen slightly at 

Pittsburgh and navigation wi 11 be resumed. 

The Mississippi at New Orleans is 15 feet below the high water mark. 

Most of the steamboats operating between St. Louis and New Orleans are 

aground or are laid up. Even flat boats meet with difficulty in descending 

the "mighty river." 

"The productions of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky are thus kept back 

from the market, and the blocking up of the great channel of trade, 

keeps baclt the Fall business of the Southern Emporium." (3) 

2209 - H&G Nov. 6; ed: 2/3 - The Muskingum has not been so low in 20 

years as it is this season. 

"Unless a rise occurs before winter, heavy losses in salt and produce 

now ready for shipment will be sustained by the inhabitants of the 

Muskingum Valley." (2) 

2210 - H&G Nov. 6; ed: 2/3 - Novel - Marysville EAGLE states that the 

low water in the Ohio having suspended intercourse with Cincinnati by 

steamboat, an advertiser has fitted a light keel boat, hoisted a sail, 

manned his oars, and hitched a well trained horse to the bow cable and 

is making regular trips to the Queen city. He has made the third trip 

with profit. Does he make the river bed a tow path? (verbatim) (1)

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST. JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838 


RIVERS & HARBORS (Cont'd) 

2211 • H&G Nov. 7; ed:2/3 - The Ohio had risen nine inches at Cincinnati, 

on the first instant, but tbe rise was at a stand. Two or tbree boats 

of a very ligbt draft bad arrived from Pittsburgb. (verbatim) (1) 

See also City Government; Shipping & Ships 

ROADS & HIGHWAYS 

H&G Jan. 31; ed:2/2 • See Postal Service 

2212 • H&G Aug. 27; ed:2/3 • A laudible spirit on tbe subject of turn· 

pikes prevails in southern and central Obio. Turnpikes connecting 

principal business towns are in a state of forwardness. The Maumee 

road is progressing very rapidly under the direction of General 

Patterson, and the Black Swamp will not continue much longer to be the 

dread of all travelers. 

"More spiri t in improving our tboroughfares in tbe Nortb is much 

needed." (3) 

ROBBERIES & ASSAULTS 

2213 • H&G Feb. 10:2/2 • Two white men and a colored woman were arrested 

in Warrensville today, charged with robbing a fellow traveller of $185 

in gold, in this city last night. About $120 of the money was found in 

the boots of one of tbe prisoners. (I) 

2214 • H&G May 2:2/3 • We learn that a man was arrested by our police 

officers today, charged witb having committed an extensive robbery in 

Rocbester on Friday last (Apr. 27). The person robbed was Capt. Gage, 

who has just returned from the west. He was knocked down in tbe street 

and robbed of $5,555. A fellow calling bimself Robert Dunn, wbo bad 

travelled witb Gage in Obio, is the supposed robber. (2) 

2215 • H&G May 19:2/4 • Robert Dunn who is charged with the robbery of 

Mr. Gage of Rocbester of $5,500 has not been arrested in Cleveland. A 

person of tbe same name was arrested bere, but did not answer the description 

at all, and was discharged. Meantime we believe tbe question 

is not yet settled in Rochester wbether or no any robbery was committed. 


2216 • H&G July 30:2/3 • William Leggett, late editor of the PLAIN 

DEALER, recently assaulted Hale, the editor of the JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, 

and wrung Mr. Hale's nose to his full satisfaction. Mr. Hale bad tbe 

"Locofoco" boxed up in tbe police office. (1) 

2217 • H&G Aug. 3; ed: 2/3 • According to the N. Y. SUN of Saturday last 

(July 28), a Negro attacked bis wife in Broadway, N. Y., and nearly 

severed her head from her body wi th a razor. 

"Tbe Gothamites must keep mum on the subject of Southern and Western 

outrages. " (I) 

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364 



ROBBERIES &: ASSAULTS (Cont'd) 

2218 - H&:G Aug. 6; ed:2/2 - Captain Gage, who reported that he was 

robbed of some $5,000 in Rochester some weeks since, has got himself 

into an awkward predicament. A committee appointed to examine into 

his alleged robbery reported that he was not robbed at all. 

"It would appear that he cut his own hat, bruised his own head, and 

knocked himself down, just for the fun of exciting the marvellous by 

his story. Poor business." (2) 

2219 - H&:G Oct. 5; ed:2/1 - Mr. John Sibley, a respectable citizen of 

Grafton, Lorain Co. Ohio, was knocked down in Ohio City last night and 

robbed of $872 in notes of the N. Y. Safety Fund &: Ohio Banks. 

"Mr. Sibley offers a reward of $100 for the apprehension of the 

villains and recovery of the money. Let our constable be on the lookout. 

" (2) 

RUBBER 

2220 - H&:G Aug. 14; adv: 2/5 - Indian Rubber Aprons. Just received an 

150 Indian Rubber Aprons at 49 Superior street. George Palmer. (1)



SALT. See Groceri es & Grocers 

SCHOOLS & SEMINARIES 

2221 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Mrs. Gold's School, 46 Ontario st. The 

next quarter will commence on Wednesday the 1st November. Classes are 

now formed in Music and French, with a lady well qualified in both 

branches. 

The Drawing Class will begin with the next quarter. (1) 

2222 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/6 - Writing School. - J. T. Pratt proposes to 

open a Writing School at No. 10 Phoenix buildings. The course of instruction 

will consist of 30 lessons of two hours each. Pupils who 

desire it can receive private lessons at their residence. 

A class of Young Ladies will be received between the hours of 8 and 

12 a.m. (1) 

2223 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3/2 - Select School. The next term of the subscriber's 

school will commence on Monday, the 18th inst. at the Musical 

Hall, No. 10, Phoenix Buildings, under the superintendence of Mr. Samuel 

L. Sawyer. Terms of tuition the same as heretofore. Geo. W. Pratt. (1) 

2224 - H&G Jan. 5; adv: 2/5 - Me. S. P. Short will open an Evening School 

in his School Room on Academy Lane, near Lake Street, on Monday evening, 

Jan. 9th, to teach the following branches; Writing, Ciphering, and Book- 

Keeping. He still cuntinues his day school at the same place. (1) 

2225 - H&G Jan. 23; adv: 2/5 • School. The next quarter of Mrs. Gold's 

school will commence on Thursday the 1st of February. Classes in Music 

and Drawing. French taught on Marresea' s Oral System. (1) 

2226 . H&G Feb. 20; adv:2/6 • Mrs. Gold's School will recommence on 

Wednesday 21st. (1) 

2227 - H&G Feb. 28; adv:2/4 - Select School. Sam'l L. Sawyer will 

commence the next term of his School on Monday, March 12th, at the 

Musical Hall, No. 10 Phoenix Buildings. Parents and others interested, 

are invi ted to visi t the school. (1) 

2228 - H&G Mar. 28; adv: 2/5 - The Public Examination of the Common 

Schools in this city will take place during the present week, viz: of 

the schools at the Bethel on Wednesday; at the Academy on Thursday and 

Friday, a.m. and the High Schools on Friday p.m. and Saturday. Silas 

Belden, Henry Sexton, Phillip Battell, Managers. (1) 

2229 - H&G Apr. 26; adv:2/5 - Mrs. Howison will re-open her Young Ladies 

School on Monday, May 7th, House on the public square. Terms and 

particulars to be had of Mrs. Howison, 105 Superior street. (1) 

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366 



SCHOOLS & SEMINARIES (Cont'd) 

2230 - H&G May 1; adv: 2/4 - Notice. The summer term of Mrs. Golds' 

School wi 11 commence on Wednesday, 16th of May. Terms, 6 and 8 dollars 

for English branches. Classes in Music, French and Drawing. Terms 

for boarders as per Circular. (1) 

2231 - H&G May 9; adv: 2/5 - The Board of Examiners of Teachers of 

common schools of this county, give notice that they will hold their 

first regular meeting for the examination of Teachers at the room of 

the Cleveland High School in the Commercial Buildings in Cleveland, 

on Wednesday, the 16th of May next to commence at 10 o'clock a.m. 

Philip Batte 11 , E. T. Backus, Finlay Strong, Examiners. (1) 

2232 - H&G May 22; adv: 2/4 - Eclectic Academy - Mr. H. C. Skinner, from 

New York, wi 11 open an Eclectic Academy in the room formerly occupied 

by Mr. G. W. Pratt in the Phoenix buildings, having made arrangements 

with Mr. Pratt for the entire supervision of the School. (2) 

2233 - H&G May 26; adv:2/5 - Notice Proposals will be received by the 

city council, from this date up to the 31st inst. for the sale of suitable 

lots for the erection of school houses in the 1st and 2d Wards of 

the city. Persons wishing to sell can file their propositions with the 

ci ty clerk. A. H. Curtis, Ci ty clerk.. (1) 

2234 - H&G June 9: 2/1 - The Board of Examiners of Common Schools for the 

county of Cuyahoga, at an adjourned meeting held at Cleveland the 25th 

of May, in accordance with the 28th section of the recent School Law, 

adopted the following By-Laws and Regulations, appointed special examiners, 

in accordance therewith, and authorized the publication of the whole 

in the form of a circular. 

By-Laws. Article 1. The county of Cuyahoga shall be divided into 

five districts for the examination of Teachers: the first to consist 

of Cleveland, Newburgh and Broaklyn Townships; the second, of Rockport, 

Dover, Olmstead and Middleburgb; the third, of Parma, Royalton, Strongsville 

and Brecksville; the fourth, of Warrensville, Independence, Bedford 

and Solon; and the fifth, of Orange, Mayfield, Willoughby and Euclid. 

Article II. Sec. 1. The County Board shall be the Board of Examiners 

for the 1st District. 

Sec. 2. The Board of Examiners for the 2d District shall consist of 

special Examiners, appointed, one for each township in said district, 

by the county Board, whose duty it shall be to attend the meetings, and 

act as chairman of the district Board; but in case of his absence, any 

three of the said special Examiners shall constitute a quorum for the 

transaction of business, who may organize by appointing from their own 

numbers a Chairman, pro tern, and a Secretary, whose duty it shall be to 

take minutes of the proceedings, and transmit them to the Clerk of the 

County Board. 

Sec. 3. The Board of Examiners for the 3d, 4th and 5th Districts 

shall be constituted in the same manner as that for the second.


Abstracts 2334 (Cont'd) 


Article III. The special Examiners for the several districts shall 

be appointed annually, at the quarterly examination in the month of July. 

Artide IV. The First District shall hold quarterly examinations in 

the city of Cleveland; the second District semi-annual examinations in 

Dover; the .third District, semi-annual examination in Royalton Centre; 

the fourth District, semi-annual at Bedford; and the fifth District, 

semi-annual, at Willoughby. 

Article V. It shall be at the option of the candidate, to be examined 

by the county Board, or by either of the district Boards. 

Article VI. Unti I the first of September any special examiner shall 

have power to hold special examinations, and confer certificates of 

ability to teach, which certificate shall be valid for six months from 

their respective dates. 

Regulations. - 1. Candidates will be expected to pass a thorough 

examination in Spell ing, and in the Rudiments of the English language 

as contained in the Ordinary Spelling Book. 

2. They will be required to write a fair hands, both coarse and 

fine. 

3. They must be good readers, both in prose and poetry. 

4. No female teacher, can be entitled to a certificate, who does 

not give evidence of a thorough acquaintance with the fundamental rules 

of Arithmetic, Compound Numbers, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Interest 

and the Rule of Three; and no Male Teacher, wbo does not possess a 

thorough knowledge of tbe wbole Ari thmetic. 

VI. Candidates for certificates will be expected to furnish evidence 

to the Board of good moral cbaracter. 

VII. Any candidate deficient in qualifications but showing ability 

to teach a particular school, tbe Board may issue said candidate a certificate 

to teach that school for six months only; but such a certificate 

cannot be issued a second time. 

Those Examiners who hold office for one year from the last of June 

ensuing are as follows: First District, Jason Hubbell, of Newburgb; 

Second District, G. T. Barnum, of Rockport, Eli Clemens, of Dover, 

William Wooel, of Olmstead, and John Baldwin, of Middleburgh. Third 

District, Frederick Cogswell, of Parma, G. W. Tyler of Royalton, David 

Harvey, of Strongsville, and Theodore Breck, of Brecksville. Fourth 

District, Alfred Fisher, of Independence, J. P. Robinson, of Bedford, 

Adamson Bentley, of Solon, and Mi 10 Gleason, of Warrensville. Fifth 

District, Jonathan Cole, of Orange, A. L. Di lle, of Mayfield, Thomas 

Cox, of Wi llougbby, and Merrick Lindley, of Eucl ide 

It is confidently hoped tbat these gentlemen, in view of the efforts 

now being made throughout the State in the cause of Common Schools, and 

of the necessity of a prompt and hearty cooperation, on the part of all 

good citizens, to insure their success, will feel themselves called 

upon to accept their appointments, and to exercise that supervision over 

the interest of Common Schools, which is most respectfully intrusted to 

them by the County Board. . 

County Board of Examiners, P. BaUeH, F. Strong, F. T. Backus. 

Cleveland, May 29, 1838. (I1l 

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Cleveland, No. 65 Superior street, on Oct. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, and 

3, commencing at 10 o'clock a.m. P. Battell, F. Strong, F. T. Backus, 

County Board of Examiners. (6) 

2244 - H&G Oct. 22; adv:2/5 - Jean Jos. Giers, Professor of Languages, 

respectfully informs the citizens of Cleveland that he will give instructions 

in French, German,- and other Modern Languages after a new Oral 

system, of two quarters of 36 lessons each, which enables pupils to 

speak fluently in a short time. References Han. J. W. Allen, Dr. J. 

Mills, and Mr. UmbstaeUer. (3) 

2245 - H&G Oct. 24: 2/3 - Josiab Holbrook of Boston, Mass., the founder 

of the Lyceum system in the United States, is now in this city, and, 

we learn, will attend the Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Scbool 

Examiners for the examination of Teachers, to be held in this city next 

Tuesday, Oct. 30. (2) 

H&G Nov. 1; ed:2/4 - See Lectures & Speeches 

2246 - H&G Nov. 8; adv: 2/5 - Scbool Notice - By the late School law 

township clerks are required to enumerate the scholars in their respective 

townships and return the same to the County Auditors Office before 

the 15th of November. Failing to do this the township will lose its 

proportion of the Western Reserve & State School Fund. S. Wi 11 iamson. 

Aud. Cuyahoga Co. (1) 

2247 - H&G Nov. 20; adv:2/4 - A Card. The winter term of Mrs. Gold's 

Scbool will commence on Wednesday 28th, November. (1) 

2248 - H&G Nov. 24; adv:2/5 - Cleveland Seminary for Young Ladies and 

Gentlemen is situated on Prospect street not more than eight or ten 

minutes walk from any central part of the city. The moral, physical 

and intellectual man is each an object of sedulous attention. The 

course of Study includes Ancient Languages, Mathematics, and careful 

attention to the English branches. Tuition per quarter $6 and $8. 

Rev. C. J. Abbot, Principal. (6) 

Text Books 

2249 - H&G May 24; adv:2/4 - 100 Doz. ELEMENTARY SPELLERS, and 100 

doz. Cobb's SPELLERS for sale by M. C. Younglove. (1) 

2250 - H&G Aug. 17:2/3-5 - In a letter to the editor, L. L. R. says: 

I was much gratified by an article in your paper of the 9th inst. to tbe 

effect that the Dictionary and School books of Noah Webster are beginning 

to be appreciated according to their worth in the literary circles of 

tbis country, and tbat the powerful combinations which was formed to put 

them down about the time of the first publication of the Dictionary and 

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SCHOOLS & SEMINARIES - Text Books (Cont'd) 

Elementary Spelling Book is becoming powerless. 

There are a great many school books in use in this country that would 

be .invaluable but for the variety of the systems of othography and .orthoepy 

upon which they are based. There is no necessity of their being withdrawn 

from use. Let a universal standard be adopted, and they can be easily revised 

and adapted to it. 

"I was sorry to perceive that the commi ttee appointed last spring by 

the Common School Convention of Cuyahoga County, to recommend a series 

of school books for common use, paid no attention to the incongruities 

be.tween different authors, but recommended some books based upon one 

system of orthography and some upon another." (44) 

See also City Government; Colleges & Universities; Education 

SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 

2251 - H&G Sept. 29; ed:2/2 - Our fellow citizen, Dr. Weldon, will cOJll- .. 

mence exhibiting his "Grand Hydro·Oxygen Gas Microscope" in the Court 

House on Monday evening. 

"The exhibition will be one of much interest, as well as instructive." 

(2) 

SEASONS 

2252 . H&G May 14: 2/3 - Apri 1 was cold and forbidding, and May thus far 

has been unpropitious in the Lake country. Little or no corn has yet 

been planted, and spring grain is scarcely up. Vegetation is backward, 

t.hough the pleasant sun for a few days past is working rapid changes - 

the tender leaf is just putting forth on the earlier forest trees - the 

peach is in partial bloom - and the meadow is donning a verdant covering. 

$pch is the middle of May, 1838. (verbatim) (1) 

2253 - H&G Oct. 6; ed: 2/1 - The past season has been one of the old 

fashioned sultry summers of 1819 and 20, with the addition of an unparalleled 

drought. The effect has been more general sickness, more devastating, 

and more blighting to the prospects of the settler than ever before 

exper i enced •. 

"The summer of 1838 will long be remembered by the pioneers of the 

wilderness, and the rude new-made graves on wbich the faUingleaf 

rustles, or the wild prairie flower decays, will keep fresh its scenes 

of sorrow, affliction and death. "(4) 

See also Weather 

SEEDS & BULBS 

2254 - H&G Feb. 8:2/3 - By reference to our advertising colulDns, it will 

be seen that we have at length what has so long been a desideratum in 

this city, viz; an extensive seed store. That the proprietor will be 

sustained in his undertaking, no one can doubt who is aware of the great 

demand there is for articies in his line at this point-. Last season 

when the time for their use arrived, the supply of many of the more



SEEDS & BULBS (Cont'd) 

important seeds was completely exhausted, and they were obliged to be 

obtained from a distance. It is gratifying to learn that this will no 

longer be the case. 

Mr. J. Houghton, as we learn, has been engaged in the importation 

of seeds from Europe a length of time, and his arrangements are such 

as to ensure the good quality of those received by him. (3) 

2255 • H&G Feb. 8; adv:2/5 - James Houghton. Garden, Field and Flower 

Seed Store, 91 Superior Street, 3 doors west of Seneca Street. (1) 

2256 - H&G Feb. 13; adv:2/5 - Real Scotch Oatmeal, Canary Maw and other 

Bird Seeds, London SpJ it Peas and Celery Seeds, and Caraway Seeds, for 

sale at the Cleveland City Seed Store. James Houghton. (2) 

2257 - H&G Feb. 24; adv:2/5 - Cleveland Seed Store - Phoenix Buildings, 

The Subscribers again offer to the Public at their establishment, a new 

supply of Garden, Flower, and Bird Seeds. Strickland, Gaylord & Co. 

(1) 

2258 - H&G Mar. 21; adv:2/6 - Notice. No. 91, Superior Street - Three 

doors west of Seneca street, is the Clevelnnd City Seed Store, and not 

opposi te the Frankl in House, as some people suppose, where Drugs and 

Groceries are sold. 

James Houghton's is exclusively a seed store where retail dealers 

may be supplied on advantageous terms, in large or small quantities. 

(1) 

2259 - H&G Mar. 28; adv: 2/5 - Pie Plant or Rhubarb for Sale. 300 Fine 

Plants - also fine Dahl ia Roots of choice varieties at the Cleveland 

City Seed Store. James Houghton. (1) 

2260 - H&G May 16: 2/3 - This is just the weather to bring forward 

flowers, and any person by calling at Houghton's Seed Store can obtain 

seeds and plants to rear a variety of beautiful ones, meet for a bouquet 

for Britain's Queen. (verbatim) (1) 

2261 - H&G Aug. 10; adv:2/5 - The subscriber has received a large supply 

on consignment, from the east, of Tul ips, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Ranunculus, 

Snow Drops, etc., etc., in great variety, at lower prices than 

same can be bought in New York and Philadelphia. The subscriber hopes 

to be liberally patronized. James Houghton. Agent, Cleveland City Seed 

Store, 91 Superior st. (2) 

2262 - H&G Sept. 14; adv:2/5 - Timothy Seed - 100 bushels for sale by 

H. E. Butler. (verbatim) (1) 

See also Trees 

SEMINARIES. See Schools & Seminaries 

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SHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont'd) 

The value of exports to American ports from the pod of Cleveland 

amounted to $3,160,800; to foreign ports the value was $203,900. 

The total value of imports in American vessels from American ports 

amounted to $4,258,666, while the value of imports of foreign growth 

and manufacture in British and American vessels totalled $24,500. 

The Cleveland harbor opened on Mar. 17 last year and closed on Jan. 

27 of this year. (9) 

2277 - H&G Mar. 13; adv:2/5 - Notice - The undersigned having disposed 

of their interest in the New York and Ohio line, have this day by 

mutual consent dissolved the co-partnership heretofore existing under 

the firm of Ward and Smith. H. N. Ward, A. M. C. Smith. 

The business of the I ine wi 11 hereafter be conducted by A. R. Cobb. (1) 

2278 - H&G Mar. 14; adv:2/5 - Transportation - Ransom McNair and Company, 

Forwarding and Commission Merchants, and Dealers in Produce. 

Agents for Merchants, Washington, and Clinton lines on the Erie 

canal. steam freight and passage boats, and vessels on the lakes, and 

the Eagle line of boats on the Ohio canal. (3) 

2279 - H&G Mar. 14; adv: 2/6 - New Arrangement - Western Transportation 

Company. (Insured) 

The proprietors of the Commercial line, Transportation line, and 

Telegraph line of canal boats on the Erie canal have united their several 

interests for the purpose of conducting a general forwarding and commission 

business on the Erie and Ohio canals and on the Western lakes. (5) 

2280 - H&G Mar. 15; adv:2/5 - Forwarding - George C. Davies and Company, 

Forwarding and General Agents, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Agents for Detroi t I ine, Erie canal • Express line of steamboats and 

vessels on the lakes - Dealers in salt and produce generally. (2) 

2281 - H&G Mar. 16; adv:2/6 • Lake and River Line - An uninterrupted 

communication between New York and Oswego by lake boats. 

Merchandise and produce will be taken via the Weiland canal to and 

from all ports on Lakes Erie, Huron, and Michigan, and all points on the 

Ohio canal and river. 

Agents at Cleveland, Judah Colt, C. Deming and Company. (5) 

2282 - H&G Mar. 16; adv:2/6 - Cleveland and Maumee - The steamboat 

CINCINNATI, J. Youngs, master, will operate during the ensuing season 

between Cleveland and Maumee, touching at Black River, Huron, Sandusky, 

Marblehead, Manhatten, Toledo, and Perrysburg. 

For freight or passage apply to master on board or to G. C. Davies 

and Company, Cleveland. (2)

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SHIPPING & SHIPS {Cont'd) 

"Seriously, we perceive our neighbors at Erie are at their old 

game again, as last year when they gave notice of their Harbor being 

clear of ice some four or five weeks before a boat was enabled to leave 

that pott, so this year they advertise their boats to leave on the 28th 

of March, while at the time the Lake was covered with a complete sheet 

of ice as far as the eye could reach for some 75 miles above that place." 

(2) 

2289 - H&G Mar. 31; ed:2/3 - Among the steamboats arriving here today 

was the THOMAS JEFFERSON from Erie. We learn the JEFFERSON found 

the ice extending into the lake some four or five mi les most of the distance 

between this city and Erie, outside of which the boat met with 

no obstructions. 

"The unusual mildness of the season, the preva iii ng ca 1 m weather, 

places Erie only a week behind, this season, and the favorable circumstances 

will, no doubt, be sufficiently printed abroad, by the Erie 

papers. " (4) 

2290 - H&G Mar. 31; adv: 2/5 - C. Deming and Company, forwarding and 

commission merchants; dealers in salt, produce, &c., Cleveland, O. 

Agents for Lake and River line - Erie and Oswego canals; Swiftsure 

line - Ohio canal. (5) 

2291 - H&G Apr. 4: 2/4 - There are about 40 steamboats at present employed 

on Lake Erie. Many of the boats are equal in point of strength, 

speed, and accommodations for passengers to any in the world. Without 

disparagement of others, we boast of the CLEVELAND for beauty, speed, 

and luxury of furnishings. More competent judges than we are say she 

will not be surpassed at present. (2) 

2292 -H&G Apr. 5:2/3 - The steamboat PENNSYLVANIA, Captain Cotton, 

arrived today from Buffalo with about 200 passengers. The captain reports 

some ice about the ports below, but not enough to be any serious 

impediment to navigation. All the· ports of the lake may now be said 

to be open. The present is an extraordinary season. (verbatim) (1) 

2293 - H&G Apr. 6; adv:2/4 - The steamboat Cleveland, Capt. A. E. Hart, 

will leave Buffalo for Detroit on Apr. 16. Griffith and Standart, agents. 

(I) 

2294 -H&G Apr. 10; ed: 2/3 - The CITY OF KINGSTON is not the first 

steam vessel that crossed the Atlantic. An American steam vessel, the 

SAVANNAH, crossed from Savannah to Liverpool, and from thence to St. 

Petersburg, and returned to Savannah in the year 1819. 

"So much credit as belongs to a successful effort of the kind is due 

to American skill and enterprise." (2) 

2295 - H&G Apr. 14; ed: 2/3 - The steamboat CLEVELAND came out for the 

first time this season yesterday. making an excursion of a few miles 

into the lake previous to her departure for Buffalo, which took place 

this morning.



SHIPPING & SHIPS (Cont' d) 

2311 - H&G May 7; ed:2/4 - "Can the Buffalo STAR inform us how many of 

the large lake vessels are laid up at that port, not having been fitted 

out this season for want of employment? Inquire of your forwarders, 

Mr. Star." (1) 

2312 • H&G May 8:2/3,4 - The BUNKER HILL arrived last evening and left 

today for Buffalo. We are glad to learn that she was removed from 

Long Point where she was unfortunately run ashore on Apr. 23 during a 

violent storm without having sustained any damage, and that she will 

resume her regular trips as one of the staunchest, fastest, and best (2) 

conditioned crafts on the lake. 

2313 - H&G May 8:2/4 - At a special meeting of the city council on May 

5, the committee on wharves made a report on the alternative to pay 

Ohio City $67.50, being one·half of the expenses of running the lower 

ferry last year, or $54.17, the amount agreed upon by the council. It 

was agreed to pay the latter sum. (1) 

2314 - H&G May 8:2/4 - At a special meeting of the city council on May 

5, Mr. Hall's resolution was adopted providing that the committee on 

harbors be authorized to prepare a conditional lease of land at the 

foot of Lighthouse st. of a sufficient quantity to build a slip for a 

ferry boat, the expense of the lease and the building of the slip not 

to exceed $350. (2) 

2315 - H&G May 8: 2/4 - The SUPERIOR, a very good looking ship, arrived 

at this port yesterday. The hull is that of the old steam-boat SUPERIOR 

which was built in 1822, and the second steam-boat on the lake. 


2316 - H&G May 9; adv: 2/5 - The steam-shi p MICHIGAN, A. Allen, master, 

will leave Cleaveland for Green Bay, Cbeboyegan, Milwaukie, and Chicago 

on Tuesday, 15th instant at nine o'clock a.m., leaving Detroit on Thursday, 

17th at nine o'clock a.m. 

For passage &c apply to Ransom McNair and Company, Cleveland; 

O. Newberry and Company, Detroit. (verbatim) (1) 

2317 - H&G May 11:2/3 - The boats begin to carry better loads than they 

have done thus far this season. Emigrants however are by no means so 

numerous as at the opening of navigation last year. (verbatim) (1) 

2318 - H&G May 12: 2/2 - The BUNKER HILL has resumed her trips. She 

came up last night with a very large load of freight and passengers. It is 

an evidence of the strength with which the BUNKER HILL was constructed 

that she was not in the least strained by the accident on Long Point, 

nor has she leaked at all since she was got off. 

Freights and the number of passengers by the steam-boats are increasing. 


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2319 - H&G M 1Y 12; adv: 2/4 - The splendid low pressure steam-ship 

THOMAS JEFFERSON, Capt. T. Wilkins, leaves Cleveland for Chicago, 

touching at the intermediate ports, on Sunday evening 13th May. 

For passage or freight apply on board or to Richard Winslow and 

Company, agents. (verbatim) (1) 

2320 - H&G May 12; adv: 2/4 - The regular packet steam-boat GOVERNOR 

MARCY. Capt. G. R. McKenzie, will leave for Saginaw on Tuesday next. 

(May 15) 

For freight or passage apply to Scott and Carter, foot of Superior st. 


2321 - H&G May 14; ed: 2/2 - The brig ILLINOIS, Captain Bark, left the 

wharf of Messrs. Scott and Carter this morning with 772 barrels of 

flour; 3,000 bushels of wheat; nine barrels of ashes; 30 barrels of 

whiskey, and 248 barrels of pork, equal to 220 tons, drawing ten feet. 

"When Erie, or any other port on the Lake clears as large a cargo, 

we would thank their papers to give due notice of the fact." (1) 

2322 - H&G May 14: 2/3 - Thirty-seven boats arrived yesterday by the 

canal, the greater part of them from below Roscoe. Today, they are 

coming in as fast as it is possible for them to pass the locks into the 

river, all loaded with pork, flour, wheat, whiskey, bacon, lard, &c. 

Business on the river is unusually active this morning. A large 

number of schooners are taking freights, so our New York friends may 

soon look for the staples of Ohio in greater abundance than before 

this season. (2) 

2323 - H&G May 14; adv: 2/5 - The steC!mer BUNKER HILL, D. P. Nickerson, 

master, will leave port this evening for Buffalo, touching at the intermediate 

places. 

For passage or freight apply to R. Winslow and Company. (1) 

2324 - H&G May 15:2/3 - Thirty-seven canal boats came in yesterday, each 

freighted with from 30 to 45 tons of the staples of Ohio. Our marine 

list. large as it is, shows only a part of the lake business, as we have 

no account of the shipments made by the steamboats dai ly, which are by 

no means inconsiderable, as the single instance we give today shows. 

The arrivals of brigs and schooners in the last 24 hours have been 11; 

clearances, nine. (2) 

2325 - H&G May 15; ed:2/4 - We got a glance a few days since of the 

RHODE ISLAND, a new, snug craft. and were pleased to observe "Detroit 

and Cleveland Packet" on her wheel-houses. 

"The enterprise of running steam packets between this city and Detroit 

should be encouraged. and we hope the owners of the RHODE ISLAND, (E. 

Morse & Co. Detroit) may be amply remunerated for their outlay." (3)




"Our Eastern friends can judge by these statements what claims we 

present for business connections with them, and we shall take much 

pleasure in publishing 'the trade of Erie,' provided it is not predicated 

on the above data, in the same manner in which they have hereto 

fore ascertained when their port was free from ice each spring, viz., 

hy referring to the periods when our port was freed from the same 

thraldom. " (7) 

2342 - H&G June 6:2/4 - The steamboat CINCINNATI has been repaired and 

is again· plying between this city and Maumee. George C. Davis and 

Company, agents. (I) 

2343 - H&G June 6:2/4 - The new and splendid boat BUFFALO reached this 

port yesterday in eight hours from Detroit, including stoppages. 


2344 - H&G June 7; ed: 2/4 - As a result of engine trouble the new and 

superb steam packet ERIE was towed into port two days ago by the 

CONSTITUTION. Repairs will be made as soon as possible. 

"To the eye of the 'Old Salt' as well as the landsman, the ERIE is 

the very beau ideal of a steam craft, and the travelling public all 

know Capt. Titus formerly of the SANDUSKY, to be just the officer to 

make a safe and pleasant voyage over our inland seas wi tho " (4) 

2345 - H&G June 7: 2/4 - The lower free ferry has again been put in 

operation. (verbatim) (1) 

2346 - H&G June 8: 2/1 - The ship MILWAUKIE, belonging to the Merchants' 

and Washington lines, cleared this morning from the wharf of 

Messrs. Ransom, McNair and Company with the following articles of 

freight, namely: 1,833 barrels flour; 247 barrels pork; 79 tierces 

bacon; 466 kegs, half-barrels, and barrels lard, and three packages 

merchandise; in all 297-1/2 tons, consigned .to Hunter, Palmer and 

Company, Buffalo. (verbatim) (2) 

2347 - H&G June 13: 2/2 - The GEORGE WASHINGTON, a new steamboat built 

at Ashtabula this season, made her appearance yesterday. This is the 

seventh new boat upon Lake Erie this year. One more may be looked for 

ere long, the CHESAPEAKE of Maumee, as well as others in the course of 

the season. (2) 

2348 - H&G June 15; ed:2/2 - The new and splendid steam packet BUFFALO 

is advertised for a delightful pleasure excursion on the upper lakes next 

month. 

"A more inviting voyage can hardly be conceived on our inland seas, 

as the boat will drop the hurry of business, and tarry at the different 

points of interest to meet the wishes of passengers." (3) 

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2349 - H&G June 15; ed:2/2 - We understand that the excellent steamboat 

GENERAL WAYNE made ber recent trip to the upper lakes in eight 

days out of Detroit, including the usual stoppages at the different 

ports. The boat is up for Chicago again on the 19th. (verbatim) (1) 

2350 - H&G June 16:2/3 - The steamboat CLEVELAND has been repaired and 

came into port this afternoon. (verbatim) (1) 

2351 - H&G June 19: 2/3 - The GENERAL WAYNE leaves this port for Chicago 

and intermediate ports on the 20th. A card signed by some 50 ladies 

and ger..t1emen passengers on the WAYNE during her last trip to the upper 

lakes speaks in high commendation of the boat and officers. The praise 

is deserved. (verbatim) (1) 

2352 - H&G June 19:2/3 - The LAWRENCE, a new Grand River boat, was 

towed into this port on Monday (June 18) by the UNITED STATES for the 

purpose of receiYing her engine. Sbe was launched but a few weeks since. 


2353 - H&G June 20: 2/3 - Three of the new crack boats, the CLEVELAND, 

MILWAUKIE, and the ERIE, are now in this port undergoing repairs. They 

will be out again soon. (verbatim) (1) 

2354 - H&G June 22; ed:2/3 - Our suggestion regarding the possible use of 

tow boats on the lake, after the enlargement of the Erie canal, elicits 

comment from the Buffalo JOURNAL and the COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER. 

Both appear to think the plan cannot be successfully adopted to any 

great extent. 

"As to the employment of tow boats, we are not competent to judge. 

The experiment will not unlikely be made, one of these years." (5) 

2355 - H&G June 26: 2/1 - A company of regulars from the Sault de St. 

Marie passed down the lake this morning on the new steamboat ERIE. 


2356 - H&G June 30: 2/4 - The ship MILWAUKIE, Captain Dickson, left this 

port for Buffalo last evening with the following cargo: 2,060 barrels 

flour; 4,018 bushels wheat; 33 barrels pork, and eight packages sundries - 

in all about 350 tons. So far this is the largest amount of freight 

ever to be shipped from this port. (2) 

2357 - H&G June 30: 2/3 - The brig ROCKY MOUNTAINS, Captain Hagerty, 

cleared for Buffalo two days ago wi th the following freight: 1,667 

barrels flour; 3,055 bushels wheat; 33 barrels pork; and 11 barrels 

ashes, the entire cargo weighing 280 tons. 

The ROCKY MOUNTAINS was built at Green Bay last year and 

ranks among the largest and best of the lake vessels. (2)

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2365 - H&G july 11; ed: 2/3 - An interesting article on the subject of 

Bennett's new steam generator is published today. 

The editor of the AMERICAN RAIL ROAD JOURNAL speaks in high terms 

of the performance of the DESPATCH, and thinks Bennett's improvement 

will produce as great a revolution in the business operations of mankind 

as did the first application of steam to navigation. (2) 

2366 - H&G July 14:2/2 - Everybody knows that the BUNKER HILL is a 

staunch, well managed boat. Without any crowding of steam, or any 

straining for speed, she came from Buffalo on her last trip in less 

than 17 hours, stopping at five intermediate ports. (2) 

2367 - H&G July 14; ed:2/2 - "The travelling public will be glad to 

learn that several of our best boats are well supplied with Life Preservers, 

and that the Lalte boats generally have ordered them.... No boat 

should be without them." (1) 

2368 - H&G July 14; adv: 2/3 - For Buffalo - through in 17 hours - touching 

at the intermediate ports, the upper cabin steamboat BUNKER lULL, 

D. P. Nickerson, master, will leave this port on july 16 at nine a.m. 

For passage or freight apply on board or to Richard Winslow and 

Company. (3) 

2369 - H&G July 19:2/4 - There is some falling off in the lake and 

canal business as usual at this season of the year. Several steamboats 

are undergoing repairs, and one or two have been laid up for a few weeks. 

A number of schooners are also tied up. The hay crop in this quarter 

is in good order, and the wheat harvest is just commencing. (3) 

2370 - H&G July 20; ed: 2/3 - A complete list of the river boats on the 

western and southwestern waters has been published in Cincinnati. 

"They are lightly constructed, roomy and airy, elegantly finished 

and furnished, though very fragile; seldom lasting but a few years on 

the Southern rivers." (3) 

2371 - H&G July 26; ed:2/2 - The OBSERVER says that the steamboat 

MILWAUKIE has not operated on the Sabhath, either on pleasure excursions 

or for any other object, since Captain Hazard has commanded her. 

"Somebody has been hoaxing our neighbor.... Last Sabbath morning 

she came into port, and continued on her course as usual.... We correct 

the OBSERVER, that the MILWAUKIE may have the credit she merits, 

whether good or bad in the estimation of the public." (3) 

2372 - H&G july 30:2/3 - The steamboat CLEVELAND resumes her regular 

trips to day. Her engine has been thoroughly repaired. (verbatim) (1) 

2373 - H&G July 30; ed: 2/3, 4 - It has been announced in the Buffalo JOURNAL 

that the splendid boat MILWAUKIE has been chartered by the United States 

for government service upon the upper lakes in place of the ERIE.




"This change may have been necessary, though we are curious to see' 

the reason.... A piano, stained glass, Brussels carpets, damak curtains, 

and 'cologue water' best become 'modern service' under a 'cheap 

retrenchment' administration, thut appropriates $8,000,000 in one year 

to 'suppress and prevent hostilities' in a time of 'profound peace. • 

The soldier's life has changed since the Revolution! What say ye old 

Seventy Sixers?" (3) 

2374 - H&G July 31;ed:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, C. A. Lord of 

New York city relates his experiences as a passenger on the steamer . 

ERIE which engaged in a race with the steamer BUFFALO from Buffalo 

to Cleveland. He cautions the travelling public to avoid such boats as 

show themselves so reckless of life. 

"Steamboat racing has become quite too common with the brag boats, 

and must be discontinued if their owners would secure a continuance of 

the patronage of the travell ing public. The fearful explosions and 

wrecks lhis season, have very naturally created timidity and distrust 

in the publ ic mind touching the safety of steamboat navigation. Too 

much care and prudence on the part of officers cannot be observed, and 

we need hardly mention that kindness, accommodation, and gentlemanly 

treatment is ever expected at the hands of American seamen." (10) 

2375 - H&G 2:2/4 - At the city council meeting on July 25, Harrington 

reported that the new ferry boat had been in readiness for operation but 

had not been set running on account of the injunction on the removal of 

the float bridge. (2) 

2376 - H&G Aug. 3: 2/3 - The steamboat GENERAL PORTER, recently purchased 

by the British to ply as an armed boat on Erie and the upper lakes 

has been changed in name to the ROYAL WILLIAM. (verbatim) (1) 

2377 - H&G Aug. 3; ed: 2/3 - The SUN states that the U. S. schooner 

ACTIVE, bui I t for the exploring expedi tion at a total cost to the 

government of $17,000, was sold at New York yesterday for $4,500. 

"The people think it time for the administration to save 'paper 

and twine,' and sub-treasurers to be honest." (2) 

2378 - H&G Aug. 3; ed:2/3 - The British take effectual measures to keep 

steam down, as the very few accidents occuring to boats in their waters 

prove. They have salutary laws regulating steam navigation and the rate 

of· speed, which are rigidly enforced. 

"Until the rate of speed on American waters shall be restrained by 

law, we may expect an anmlal recurrence of those dreadfuf disasters 

which from their increasing frequency, begin to associate the name of 

steamboat with a living grave.... Make racing between rival boats, or 

crowding against time a criminal offense, punishable by proper pains 

and penalties, and puhlic fear is sufficiently excited to see that the 

law is respected and enforced. Nothing short of it, can ensure safety 

with reasonable despatch." (5) 

387

388 




2379 - H&G Aug. 4; ed: 2/4 - It appears that Lord Durham seriously entertains 

the project of connecting the laltes with the ocean by ship navigation. 

"Think of it - British shipping at our wharves, delivering the choice 

fabrics of the Old World, and receiving the rich products of the New!" (3) 

2380 - H&G Aug. 20; ed: 2/3 - We were shown a box of goods this morning, 

received by Griffith, Standart and Company for R. S. Cox of Zanesville, 

0., shipped from Bristol, England, per the steamship GREAT WESTERN on 

July 20. 

"Such is the triumph of steam, that goods from Bristol, England, 

reach Cleveland, Ohio in just one month!" (2) 

2381 - H&G Aug. 20; adv:2/5 - The new and fast sailing steamboat ANTHONY 

WAYNE, A. H. Pratt, master, will leave Cleveland for Chicago on Aug. 26 

at 12 o'clock M. 

For passage or freight apply to George C. Davies and Company, 

Cleveland; J. Hollister and Company, Perrysburg; Grey, Gallagher and 

Company, Detroit. (2) 

2382 - H&G Aug. 23; ed:2/4 - Winslow and Company received via the steamboat 

BUNKER HILL several lots of freight the other day, mostly for firms 

in Louisville and Cincinnati, consisting of merchandise, nearly 1,000 

bags of coffee, and other sundry articles. 

"Owing to the exceedingly low stage of water in the Ohio, the transit 

of goods from New York to the river cities through the Ohio Canal will 

be unusually large this season." (3) 

2383 - H&G Aug. 23; ed: 2/4 - Captain Cl ifford Belden of this city has 

been appointed an inspector of steamboats by Judge Leavitt of the U. S. 

district court, as a result of the recent passage of an act by Congress 

which is to insure better security to the lives of passengers on board 

vessels propelled in whole, or in part by steam. 

"From the long experience of Capt. Belden in vessel and steamboat 

navigation, his appointment will be satisfactory to the public." (3) 

2384 - H&G Aug. 22; ad v: 2/5 - The splendid steam packet ship JAMES 

MADISON, R. C. Bristol, master, will leave Cleveland on Aug. 26 for 

Chicago and intermediate ports. 

For passage or freight, having superior accommodations, apply to 

R. Winslow and Company. (2) 

2385 - H&G Aug. 29; ed: 2/1 - We are gratified to learn that the steamboats 

are getting larger freights and more passengers. Eleven were In 

port this forenoon, among them the ERIE and the GENERAL WAYNE, the 

former from and the latter bound to Chicago, both pretty full. (1)



SHIPPING 8: SHIPS (Cont'd) 

2401 - H8:G Oct. 13; ed: 2/3 • The winds and waters have been boisterous 

for some days. This forenoon the BUFFALO came up, the first arrival 

since the evening of Oct. 10. A number of boats are due. 

The failure of "steam" keeps back eastern news, our latest New York 

dates being a week old. (I) 

2402 - H8:G Oct. 16; ed: 2/3 - The steamboat owners and captains in 

Cincinnati at a recent meeting disapproved of the late law of Congress 

regulating steamboats, and express their intention of disregarding some 

of the provisions of that law. 

Public safety demands the rigid enforcement of this law in the rivers 

of the union, as frequent disasters have proved. Have our lake steamboat 

owners complied with its provisions? (2) 

2403 - H8:G Oct. 17:2/4 - The ROYAL WILLIAM brought out 60 passengers 

and had a boisterous time. She ran short of fuel, and plank and spars 

were consumed to bring her to port. The passengers were put on a short 

allowance of water for a day or two. (1) 

2404 - H8:G Oct. 20; ed: 2/3 - The successful experiment of operating a 

steamship between Natchez and New York has set the people of St. Louis 

moving on the subject of connecting that city with New York by direct 

steam communication. Meetings on the subject have been held. 

The go ahead propensities of the west are such that we would not be 

surprised to read in a St. Louis paper in 1839 an announcement I ike the, 

following: "Cleared from this port the steam ship ST. LOUIS, for New 

York," or "Arrived steam ship Sf. LOUIS from New York, 12 days out." 

2405 - H&G Oct. 23; ed: 2/2 - "The lower end of the Lake was swept by a 

severe gale on Friday (Oct. 19) doing considerable damage." 

The schooner CITIZEN with a full cargo of wheat was beached a short 

distance below Buffalo lighthouse and her cargo damaged. 

The brig MANHATTAN, the noblest craft on western waters, with a 

valuable cargo for Chicago, was driven ashore at Port Albino and the 

cargo damaged. (3) 

2406 - H8:G Oct. 23; ed:2/2 - "The great danger in navigating Lake 

Michigan from the want of good harbors, renders boat owners rather shy 

of trusting their crafts on that Lake. 

"The people of Chicago have therefore taken hold of boat building 

themselves, and the result is, that two new, snug boats, tbe JA.MES 

ALLEN and the GEORGE W. DOLE are now plying from that port; tbe 

ALLEN to St. Joseph, acd the DOLE to Michigan City and Milwaukee." (3) 

2407 - H8:G Oct. 24; ed:2/3 . The OHIO TRANSCRIPT says that according 

to the custom house books there have been cleared at this port (Cuyaboga) 

the present season, 1,762,000 staves • 

. ' "Merely substituting Cleveland for 'Cuyaboga' connects the above 

391 

(3)

.392 




paragraph.... Cleveland, however, is a jaw breaker to them they would 

be glad to stave off. Cuyahoga is more euphonious to the 'old bed' 

landsmen, but honest Jack can't pronounce it. He hails, 'Port of 

Cleveland,' the western waters over." (2) 

2408 - H&G Oct. 30; ed:2/3 - The steamboat law is being religiously 

executed in South Carolina and throughout the South. 

Is not the steamboat law nearly a dead letter on the Lakes? What 

kind of an examination do inspectors give the boats and their machinery? 

"The travelling publ i c have some interest in know ing how the law to 

secure their safety is carried into effect." (5) 

2409 - H&G Nov. 1:2/3 - The steamers PERRY and ROCHESTER ran afoul of 

each other approximately 20 miles above Dunkirk on the night of Oct. 26. 

The latter was struck amidship, lost her wheel house and was towed into 

Dunkirk for repairs. The former lost her bowsprit, guards, and figure 

head. A dense fog is said to have caused the difficulty. (1) 

2410 - H&G Nov. 5; ed:2/3 - Inspected Steamboats - The Buffalo COMMERCIAL 

suggests that it would be a good thing for the proprietors of all steamboats 

which are found safe and seaworthy, to publish· the certificate 

received from the inspectors, in order that the travelling public abroad 

may see that the necessary steps of precaution have been taken. What 

say the pubJ ic? (verbatim) (2) 

2411 - H&G Nov. 6; ed: 2/2 - The gale of last night was one of the severest 

of the season. It came on suddenly in the evening, blowing fiercely from 

the northeast, accompanied by rain and sleet. 

The steamboat NEW ENGLAND, bound down, was driven ashore about six 

miles below Fairport. but how much damage was done has not been learned. 

Two schooners were also reported beached near Fairport. (4) 

2412 - H&G Nov. 7:2/3 - Captain Appleby of the steamboat CONSTITUTION 

arrived this morning and reported the schooner EAGLE ashore at Elk 

Creek, a total wreck. The CONSTITUTION passed several supposed wrecks 

in the night as she came up. Most of these vessels were bound up. The 

wind during the day on Monday was light and off shore. The vessels run 

near the shore and the wind suddenly changing to the north, and a violent 

gale, they could neither make port nor keep off. 

lt will be noticed that as yet we have no news from below Erie. (5) 

2413 . H&G Nov. 7; ed:2/3 • The gale of Monday evening was more severe 

and disastrous in its effects to lake shipping than any before experienced. 

The coast below presents a most melancholy appearance. Losses 

are reported to be great. The lake shore between this port and Erie is 

literally strewn with wrecks. "So far as heard from no lives have been 

lost in the great wreck of property." (5)

394 



SLAVERY 

H&G Jan. 6; ed:2/4 - See Politics & Government - Ohio 

2421 - H&G Jan. 8; adv: 2/5 - There will be a public meeting of the 

Cuyahoga County Anti-Slavery Society, Tuesday (Tomorrow) at 2 o'clock· 

P.M. in the room occupied by the 2d Presbyterian Church, and in the 

evening at 1/2 past 6 o'clock, in the Stone church. Several addresses 

may be expected. - By order of the Board, H. F. Brayton, Sec'y. (I) 

2422 - H&G May 28; ed: 2/1 - The New Orleans court has decided that the 

67 negroes claimed as fugitive slaves by the Georgians should be given 

up to them, notwithstanding the fact that they were on the way to the 

west with the Seminoles under charge of Gen. Gaines. 

"The Georgians, not satisfied with robbing the Indians of their 

lands, are now claiming the negroes captured with tbe Seminoles." (I) 

2423 • H&G July 3:2/4 • Anniversary. The first annual meeting of the 

Cuyahoga county Anti-Slavery Society will be beld in the Stone church, 

tomorrow, (4th of July) at 3 o'clock, P.M. By order of the Board. 

H. F. Brayton, Secy. (1) 

H&G Aug. 7; ed: 2/2 • See Latin America 

2424 • H&G Sept. 10; adv:2/5 • The Second Anniversary of the Cuyahoga 

County Anti-Slavery Society, will be held in the Stone church on Wednes· 

day, 12th inst. at 10 o'clock, A.M. and an evening session at 7 o'clock. 

Several addresses may be expected. By order of the Board, H. F. Brayton. 


2425 • H&G Sept. 23: 2/3-5 - In a letter to the editor, H. F. Brayton 

says: Will you publish the following correspondence in your paper and 

oblige the Cuyahoga County Anti-Slavery Society? A similar letter was 

addressed to John Barr, Esq., who declines to give an answer. 

To Leverett Johnson, Esq. - Dear Sir: • Are you in favor of repealing 

the Laws of the State of Ohio, regulating black and mulatto persons? 

Respectfully, Yours, & &c •. 

H. F. Brayton, Rec. Sec'y. 

Dover, Sept. 12, 1838 

To H. F. Brayton. 

In any political point of view, therefore, that I have been able to 

take of the Statute law referred to, (to say nothing of the immutable 

laws of Justice.) I am irresistibly brought to the conclusion that they 

are in direct contravention of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, 

and therefore ought to be repealed. 

Respectfully Yours, 

Leverett Johnson.



SLAVERY (Cont'd) 

Cleveland, Sept. 8, 1838. 

To Wm. B. Lloyd, Esq. 

Dear Sir: - Are you in favor of repealing the Laws of the State of Ohio, 

Regulating Black and Mulatto Persons? 

Respectfully yours , 

H. F. Brayton, Rec. Sec'y. 

Cleveland, Sept. 8, 1838 

Dear Sir: 1 have this afternoon received your communication and I comply 

to your request by referring you to the statutes of Ohio, Vol. 29 

pages 439, 440, 441 and 442, where you will find some fifteen sections 

of 'various acts and amendments of acts relative to blacks and mulattoes. 

Some of those provisions certainly do not accord with my ideas of Justice 

or humanity. The acts prohibiting and punishing the crime of kidnapping, 

as also that which requires proof of property before slaves can 

be reclaimed. of which I heartily approve. Others remain a dead letter 

in the Statute Book. 

As to the section prohibiting the testimony of blacks and mulattoes 

in courts of record or elsewhere, I am of decided opinion that it should 

be repealed. 

I think it due myself and to the Society whose organ you are, to 

say, that I am not, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, an abolitionist. 

Very respectfully yours, 

Wm. B. Lloyd. (30) 

2426 • H&:G OCt. 30; ed:2/2.3 • Towards the close of last August the 

Governor of Kentucky issued a requisition on Governor Vance of Ohio for 

the person of John B. Mahan of Georgetown. Ohio. accompanied by the 

requisite indictments from the Grand Jury of Mason County, Kentucky, 

setting forth that he was guilty of assisting slaves to escape from their 

masters, was a resident of Mason County, and was a fugitive from Justice. 

Mahan was arrested and taken to Kentucky. The subject slumbered until 

the eve of election when Thomas L. Hamer, Senator Morris, the COLUMBUS 

STATESMAN, The Cincinnati PHILANTHROPIST, and the Journals of the 

party throughout the State seized upon and distorted the facts of the 

case and held up the conduct of Governor Vance as that of a monster 

who had delivered up a citizen to the tender mercies of slavery and 

the Lynch law, in defiance of law, duty, and the Constitution. 

"The effect was seen in the decreased vote for Governor Vance in the 

Southern counties, according to our exchanges." (31) 

2427 • H&G Nov. 14; ed:2/3 • The "Locofoco" presses have lost all sympathy 

for Mahan since the election. Not a word about the atrocious outrage, 

no appeals, no indignation, no more crocodile tears. "The 'Morgan' 

has been used - we have no further use for him." is their language. 

The trial of Mahan will take place in the Mason county court the 

present week. 

"We shall look with much interest for the result, and a report of the 

trial." (3) 

395



SOCIAL EVENTS (Cont'd) 

2434 - H&G Dec. 31; adv:2/5 - Cotillion Party - Mr. I. White will give 

his 2nd -Cotill ion party at the Italian Hall, on Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 1839. 

Tickets to be had at the Franklin, American, Ohio City Exchange, and 

Sanford & Lott's. (1) 

SPINNING & WEAVING 

2435 - H&G Oct. 3; adv: 2/5 - Wool Carding & Cloth Dressing. The subscriber 

is ready to execute all orders in his line of business on short 

notice. No lack of water in his stream of water on the Walworth Run. - 

Alvin Kennedy, Ohio City. (1) 

SPORTS. See Fish & Game 

STABLES. See Liveries & Stables 

STAGE LINES. See Bus & Stage Lines 

STATIONARY ENGINES & BOILERS 

2436- H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - W. S. Craig, Machinist: River street, 

opposite R. Winslow's Forwarding House. (1) 

2437 - H&G Jan. 25; adv:2/5 - Notice. The subscriber would inform his 

friends and the public in general, tbat he will be enabled in the course 

of next week, to resume his business, -and hopes that those of his friends 

who may wish to patronize him would call; and hopes by strict attention 

to business, to merit that shaTe of patronage, which has been so liberally 

bestowed upon him. W. S. Craig, Steam Engine maker. (1) 

2438 - H&G Mar. 19; aciv:2/5 - Wanted Immediately - The subscriber wishes 

to employ six or eight '?;ood finishers, to whom good wages will be paid 

on application at his steam engine factory. Wm. S. Craig. Soho Works, 

River St. (1) 

2439 - H&G Nov. 9; ed: 2/4 - Buffalo has been going ahead finely in improvements 

this season, and among the most useful to the city and the 

whole Lake country is the establishment of an extensive Foundry and 

Steam Engine Manufacturing Works. This plant will prove a valuable acquisition 

to the West, particularly to the Steamboat business, where 

some fifty boats are constantly flying back and forth, breakdowns must 

occur, and it is high time the practice of wheeling beavy castings from 

Pittsburgh was discontinued in favor of plants of easy access. Tbe 

Cleveland Engine Works do all they can but of len it is inadequate. 

"Success to our own mechanics." (4) 

STATIONERS. See Bookstores & Stationers 

STATUES. See Monuments & Statues 

397

398 



STOVES & FURNACES 

2440 - H&G Oct. 1; adv: 2/5 - Stoves! Stoves! - at the old store of the 

subscriber, No. 17 Superior Lane, will be found a large and complete 

assortment, of the most approved pattern in use. The following cook 

stoves: Bucklin's Patent Railway; Approved Premium; Stanley's Rotary; 

also Parlor; Franklin, and Hall. - S. Whitaker. (2) 

STREETS 

2441 - H&G Aug. 14; adv: 2/5 - An Ordinance to layout and establish 

Wall Street. 

Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Cleveland, 

that a street under the name and title of Wall street be and the same 

is hereby laid out in said city and bounded as follows: The southerly 

1 ine of said street commencing westerly at the west 1 ine of Water street 

at a point northerly from the north line of Lake street 580 feet; from 

thence running easterly on a line nearly parallel with said Lake street 

to the east line of Ontario street at a point 540 feet from the north 

line of the said Lake street, and continuing easterly to the east line 

of Erie street. 

Said street to be sixty feet wide and established as a public highway 

under the name of Wall street. (2) 

2442 - H&G Nov. 8; adv:2/4 - An Ordinance to vacate St. Clair Lane. 

Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Cleveland, 

That so much of St. Clair Lane, as lies south of the southerly line of 

Union Lane, and west of River street, be, and the same is hereby vacated. 

Passed November 7th, 1838. J. Mills, Mayor. A. H. Curtis, City Clerk. 

(1) 

See also Ci ty Government 

SUGAR. See Groceries & Grocers 

SUICIDES 

2443 - H&G May 5:2/3 - D. G. Whorf, recently from Dover, Cuyahoga 

county, shot himself at Ashland, Richland county, on the 24th ult. He 

has left a wife and three small children. Rum the cause of self murder. 

(verbatim) (I)



TAILORING 

2444 - H&:G Jan. I; adv: 1/4 - Seaman &: Hawkins, Drapers and Tailors; 

Superior street, two doors west of the Frankl in House. (1) 

2445 - H&:G Jan. I; adv: 1/5 - Tailoring. S. Loomis having commenced the 

above business in the Franklin Buildings, corner of Superior and Water 

streets, would respectfully inform the citizens of Cleveland and its 

vicinity, that he is prepared to make or cut, for others to make, gentlemen's 

garments of all kinds. (1) 

2446 • H&:G June 16; adv:2/5 • T. H. Nichols Draper and Tailor, No. 101, 

Superior street, nearly opposite the Cleveland House in Cleveland. (1) 

TAXATION 

2447 - H&:G Mar. 15:2/4,5 - Messrs. Editors. - Below is a statement of 

the Assessment of the personal properly in the several Townships in the 

County, for 1838. A number of individuals have expressed a wish to see 

such a statement, it is at your service. Yours, D. McDowell, Assessor. 

Mayfield, March 7, 1839. 

Townships, etc. Cattle Value Houses Value 

Dover, 580 4640 203 8360 

Olmsted, 311 2488 131 5240 

Rockport, 437 3496 161 6440 

Middleburgh, 182 1456 55 2200 

Strongsville, 627 5016 211 8440 

Brooklyn &: Ohio City, 596 4768 315 12600 

Parma, 405 3280 112 4480 

Royalton, 530 4240 153 6120 

Cleveland, 223 1784 120 4800 

Cleveland city, 121 1016 492 19680 

Newburgh, 694 5552 277 11080 

Independence, 294 2352 134 5360 

Bricksvi He, 551 4408 157 6280 

Euclid, 1013 8104 346 13840 

Warrensvi lIe, 631 5048 139 5560 

Bedford including viII. 447 3576 137 5480 

Willoughby, 940 7520 381 15240 

Mayfield, 416 3228 133 5320 

Orange, 306 2448 129 5160 

Solon, 319 2552 60 2400 

New Merchants' Cash at Carr- Steam Total 

buildings Capital interest iages Boat 

Stock 

Dover, 400 2750 500 300 16650 

Olmsted, 7728 

Rockport, 200 300 300 10836 

Middleburgh, 500 4156 . 

Strongsvi Be, 2350 2750 650 19206 

399



403 

THEATER (Cont'd) 

2462 - H&G Apr. 23; adv: 2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. D. Marsh & Co. would 

respectfully inform the citizens of Cleveland and vicinity, that they 

have rented the large Cleveland assembly room, (formerly Italian Hall) 

which they have fitted up in a style and elegance unsurpassed this side 

of New York, and will open it as a Theatre, on Tuesday evening, April 

24, 1838, with a new and superior company, and solicit that support which 

has been so generously bestowed upon former companies. Tuesday evening 

April 24, wi 11 be presented Kotzebue's beautiful play of THE STRANGER 

or MISANTHROPY, AND REPENTANCE. 

The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable farce 

of the IRISH TUTOR. 

Mr. Marble, the celebrated personifier of Yankee characters, is 

engaged and will shortly appear. Price of admission, Box 75 cents, Pit 

50 cents. Tickets to be had at the American, Frankl in, Cleveland and 

Washington Houses, City coffee house, and at the Box office. No money 

will be received at the door. (3) 

2463 - H&G Apr. 24:2/3 - Cleveland Theatre. We do not pay much attention 

to theatricals, but in justice to Mr. Marsh, who made his debut as a 

manager last evening before a Cleveland audience, we would state that 

he has fitted up the Italian Hall in a style far superior'to previous 

seasons, and that the performances last evening were well received, by 

a full and respectable house. Good order, and excellent stage propriety 

obtained throughout. (verbatim) (1) 

2464 - H&G Apr. 26:2/3 - Mr. Marble, last evening at the Cleveland 

Theatre, kept a large audience in a roar of laughter, in the character 

of "Jonathan Ploughboy." Down easters "guess" he is about equal to 

Hill as a "kalkerlating Yankee," and we noticed his "William" caused the 

"old salts" to show "misty top'-lights" occasionally. (verbatim) (1) 

2465 - H&G May 2: 2/3 - To-night is Marble's last at the Cleveland Theatre. 

If you have a relish for humor be there. With Marble as a Yankee, and 

Winans, with his rich Irish brogue and wit, there will he lots of fun. 


2466 - H&G May 7; adv:2/5 - City Theatre. Mr. McKinney's Benefit. Mr. 

McKinney respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Cleveland 

and Ohio cities, that he take a benefit this evening, Monday May 7th, 

on which occasion he has selected J. S. Knowles' popular tragedy of 

VIRGINIUS, The Liberator of Rome. "Virginius," Mr. McKinney; "Icilius," 

(by the celebrated tragedian who has kindly volunteered) Mr. Chipp; 

"Virginia," Mrs. McLean. 

To conclude with the favorite farce of THE WEATHERCOCK. "Tristram 

Fickle," Mr. McKinney; "Varcella," Mrs. McLean. 

Box 50 cents - Pit 37-1/2 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock - curtain 

rises at 8. (2)

406 




2481 - H&G May 26; adv:2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. Mrs. Kore's Benefit. 

This evening, May 26th will be presented the beautiful drama of the 

WANDERING BOYS. Song by Mrs. Kore; Song, Mr. Winans; Dance, Mrs. 

Lindsey. 

The whole to conclude with TOM AND JERRY. (2) . 

2482 - H&G May 28; adv: 2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. Mrs. Lindsey's Benefit. 

This evening, May 28th, will be presented the play of the MERCHANT 

OF VENICE. "Shylock," Mr. Lindsey; Song, by Mrs. Kore; Sailor's 

Hornpipe by Mrs. Lindsey. 

To conclude with the laughable farce of CROSSING THE LINE. (2) 

2483 - H&G May 29: adv:2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. This evening, May 28th, 

will be presented the drama of the GOLDEN FARMER, or JEMMY TWICHER. 

Dance, Mrs. Lindsey. 

The whole to conclude with TWO MURDERS, or JEMMY TWICHER IN 

FRANCE. 

"Jemmy Twicher," Mr. Winans. (2) 

2484 - H&G May 30; adv: 2/5 - Cleveland Theatre. This evening, May 30th, 

wi 11 be presented the drama of THERESE, of the ORPHAN OF GENEVA. 

"Carwin," Mr. Marsh; Song, Mr. Winans. 

To conclude with the laughable farce of TOUCH AND TAKE. (2) 

2485 - H&G May 31; adv:2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. Mr. Winan's Benefit. 

This evening, May 31st, will be presented the drama of THE ROBBER'S 

WIFE. Dance, Mrs. Lindsey; Song by Mrs. Kore; Song by Mr. Winans. 

After which the laughable farce of IRISHMAN IN LONDON. The whole to 

be concluded with BLACK HUGH. (2) 

2486 - H&G June 1; adv: 2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. This Evening, June 1st, 

will be presented the drama of BLACK HUGH; Song, by Mrs. Kore. 

After which the laughable farce of IRISH TUTOR. (2) 

2487 - H&G June 2; adv:2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. This Evening, June 2d, 

will be presented the comedy of the HYPOCRITE. Song, Mr. Winans; Dance, 

Mrs. Lindsey. To conclude with the laughable farce of SPECTRE 

BRIDEGROOM. (2) 

2488 • H&G June 4; adv:2/4 • Cleveland Theatre. This Evening, June 4th, 

wi 11 be presented the drama of THE SEVEN CLERKS; "Claude Dermand," 

Mr. Marsh; Song, Mr. Winans; Dance, Mrs. Lindsey. After which the 

splendid Drama of the IDIOT WITNESS. To conclude with the laughable 

farce of CROSSING THE LINE. (2) 

2489 - H&G June 5:2/4,5 - Mrs. McClure, an actress of much merit, and 

no little celebrity on the Eastern boards, makes her first appearance 

before a Cleveland audience this evening, in the character of "Marianne" 

in Knowles' beautiful play of THE WIFE. (verbatim) (1)




2490 • H&G June 7; adv: 2/4 • Cleveland Theatre. Mrs. McClure as 

"Beatrice. ,. This Evening, June 7th, will be presented the comedy of 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Song, Mrs. Kore. 

To conclude with the laughable farce of RAISING THE WIND. (2) 

2491 • H&G June 8; adv:2/4 • Cleveland Theatre. Mrs. McClure as "Mrs. 

Haller." This Evening, June 8th, will be presented the comedy of the 

STRANGER, or MISANTHROPY AND REPENTANCE. Stranger, Mr. Marsh; 

"Mrs. Haller," Mrs. McClure. To conclude with the laughable farce of 

PET OF THE PETTICOATS. (2) 

2492 - H&G June 9; ed:2/3 • THE LADY OF LYONS, or LOVE AND PRIDE, 

is the ti tie of a play recently issued from the press of Harper & Brothers. 

"We hear it intimated that Mr. Marsh, the indefatigable caterer of 

good things at the Cleveland Theatre, intends soon to have this piece 

represented before a Cleveland audience. If so, we would say to all 

lovers of the drama, go and see it performed, and you will enjoy a rich 

treat, but first do not fail to call at the "bookstore of Mr. Younglove 

and purchase one of his neat copies. It costs but little." (4) 

2493 • H&G June 9; adv:2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. Mr. McKinney's Benefit. 

Mrs. McClure's Fifth Night. This Evening, June 9th, will be presented 

the play of the BRIDE OF ABYDOS. Dance, Mrs. Lin:isey. After which 

the farce of IRISHMAN IN LONDON. To conclude with the laughable farce 

of MY AUNT. (2) 

2494 • H&G June 12; adv: 2/5 • Cleveland Theatre. Mrs. McClure's last 

night. This evening, June 12, will be presented the comedy of the 

HONEY MOON. "Jul iana," Mrs. McClure; Song, Mrs. Kore; Song, Mr. Winans. 

To conclude with the laughable farce of BLUE DEVILS. t2) 

2495 - H&G June 13; adv: 2/5 • Cleveland Theatre. This Evening. June 

13th, will be presented the nautical drama of AMBROSE GWINETT. Song, 

Mr. Winans; Song, Mrs. Kore. To conclude with the operatic farce of 

the POOR SOLDIER. (2) 

2496 • H&G June 15; adv:2/5 - Cleveland Theatre. This Evening, June 15th, 

will be presented the drama of THE SEVEN CLERKS. Song, Mrs. Kore. 

After which the splendid drama of the TWO MURDERERS, or JEMMY 

TWICHER IN FRANCE. To conclude with the laughable farce of IRISH TUTOR. 

(2) 

2491 - H&G June 16: 2/3 • The Mirth - provoking Winans, takes a second 

benefit to-night. The first was a bumper, and the bill of fare for tonight 

promises another. (verbatim) (1) 

2498 • H&G June 16; adv:2/5 • Cleveland Theatre. Jack Winan's Benefit. 

This evening June 16th, will be presented the drama of MASANIELLO or 

407

408 




THE DUMB GIRL OF PORTICI. After which the farce of BOTHERATION. 

Recitation, Mr. Nelson. During the evening Jad{ will sing a variety of 

songs. To conclude wi th the splendid Drama of BLACK HUGH. (2) 

2499 - H&G June 18:2/4 - Mr. C. A. Eaton, a Boston Tragedian of acknowledged 

merit, wi Ii make his debut before a Cleveland audience during the 

week. Mr. E. has won much applause on the principal boards of the Union. 


2500 - H&G June 18:2/4 - To-night is Mrs. Marble's benefit, and her 

pleasing, chaste, and correct acting should secure a full house. Mr. M. 

appears in several of his favorite Yankee characters. (verbatim) (1) 

2501 - H&G June 19; adv:2/4 - Cleveland Theatre. This evening, June 

19th will be presented the drama of MASANIELLO or THE DUMB GIRL OF 

PORTICO. Song, Mr. Winans. After which the favorite ballet of LES 

TROIS AMANS. Comic song, Mr. Jones. To conclude with NO SONG NO 

SUPPER. (2) 

2502 - H&G June 20; adv:2/5 - Cleveland Theatre. This evening, June 

20th, will be presented Shakspeare's tragedy of RICHARD III. "Gloster," 

Mr. Eaton; Song, Mr. Winans. The whole to conclude with the farce of 

the SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM. (2) 

2503 - H&G June 21; ed: 2/2 - Last night Mr. Charles Eaton, a young 

tragedian from Boston, made his first appearance in this city. The 

character selected for the occasion was "Richard." 

"His performance throughout was characterized with great modulation 

of voice, and an unsurpassing energy of manner and action, and with the 

exception of the tent scene, which we think was over-wrought, was perfectly 

in character with the hump-backed tyrant. The death scene was 

admirably depicted, and we never have seen it done better, not even by 

Booth. 

"We have not time nor space to analyze, though we would remark, in 

justice to Mr. Eaton, we think it an admirable personation, and scarce 

expect to see it surpassed." (3) 

2504 - H&G June 21; adv:2/6 - Cleveland Theatre. Mr. Eaton's second 

night. This evening, June 21st, will be presented the comedy of A 

NEW WAY TO OLD DEBTS. "Sir Giles Overreach," Mr. Eaton; Song, 

Mr. Winans: The whole to conclude with the farce of CROSSING THE 

LINE. (2) 

2505 - H&G June 22; ed: 2/4 - "It is seldom that play-goers here have an 

opportunity of seeing the performance of so excellent an actor as Mr. 

Eaton. His reputat ion, it is well known, is great; his acting in our 

opinion is of the highest character." (1)

410 



TOBACCO (Cont'd) 

2515 - H&G Mar. 13; adv:2/5 - 5,000 Principe and Havana Cigars, just 

received to sell on commission very low for cash. by B. S. Lyman, 

Druggist, No. 6 Water st. (1) 

2516 - H&G Mar. 29; adv:2/5 . Removal. Keppler & Capano have removed 

to the store in Phoenix Buildings, next door east of the Bazaar, No. 

34, Superior street. (1) 

2517 - H&G Aug. 22; adv:2/6 - Cigars - 50,000 superior Spanish for sale 

by R. W. Newton, 10 on the Dock. (1) 

2518 - H&G Oct. 18; adv: 2/6 - Principes Cigars - 50,000 Principes Cigars 

of the best brands just received and for sale by Keppler & Caprano, 

No. 34 Phoenix Buildings. (1) 

TOOLS 

2519 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 3,'1 - Axes - First rate chopping Axes, cheap by 

the dozen or single, by Kendrick & Carr. (1) 

TRADE UNIONS. See Labor 

TRANSPORTATION 

H&G Jan. 31:2/4 - See Weather 

H&G Feb. 14:2/4 - See Weather 

2520 - H&G Sept. 4: ed: 2/2, 3 - Many merchants from st. Louis and that 

region now come to Chicago and thence go to New York by the lakes, finding 

that route the best and most expeditious. (verbatim) (1) 

2521 . H&G Nov. 28; ed:2/1,2 - Navigation is about over for the season. 

Boats are fast laying up for the winter. 

"Winter seems 'setting in' in good earnest. Roads are frozen quite 

solid, and several slight coverings of snow, have caused an occasional 

jingle of sleigh bells." (2) 

See also Bus & Stage Lines; Canals & Canal Boats; Rai lroads; Rivers & 

Harbors; Roads & Highways; Shipping & Ships 

TREES 

2522 - H&G Jan. 6; adv:2/5 - Morus Multicaulis or Chinese Mulberry Seed - 

for sale by J. & W. Day, No. 63, Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Papers of seed can be transported by mail. (1) 

2523 - H&G Mar. 22; adv:2/5 - Chinese Mulberry Trees & Slips - The subscriber 

has several thousand plants and slips of the Genuine Morus Multicaulis 

or Chinese Mulberry, which he will sell on low terms for cash,



UPHOLSTERING 

2537 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/4 - Milford, Harding & Co. Upholsterers, 

Water street near Lyman's Drug Store. (1) 

2538 - H&G Jan. 1; adv:4/1 - Upholstery Establishment. Under the superintendence 

of Mr. Francis Harding, formerly of London, and lately from 

New York. All orders promptly attended to, and warranted to be of 

quality described. Milford Harding & Co. (3) 

WEATHER 

2539 - H&G Jan. 3:2/3 - For some days past the south wind and mild atmosphere 

have been truly springlike. No rain, and the warm sun has 

already freed the river and canal from ice and the roads from frost. 

Even offices are comfortable without fire. Such is the unusual temperature 

of the season. (1) 

2540 - H&G Jan. 18:2/4 - The weather is again mild as May. No ice, and 

the frost entirely out of the ground. We understand a schooner is about 

to be fitted out for Buffalo with produce. (1) 

2541 - H&G Jan. 25:2/4 - During the past week we have had a little cold 

weather, and yesterday morning some floating ice was seen in the lake for 

the first time this winter. It disappeared during the day, and the weather 

is again mi Id and spring-I ike. 

There were several arrivals and departures of lake craft during the 

week. The canal is closed by ice. The roads are very good and are improving. 

(4) 

2542 - H&G Jan. 31: 2/4 - The lake and river are fast bound with ice, and 

they will probably remain so until spring. The roads are getting good. 

In a few days our market will probably be better supplied with articles 

of provisions from the country than it is at present. (verbatim) (1) 

2543 - H&G Feb. 14:2/4 - For some days past we have had good, old fashioned 

winter weather, and now have sufficient snow to make quite passable 

sleighing. The roads are in fine order. We have no change to note in 

the market. (verbatim) (1) 

H&G Apr. 13:2/3 - See Diseases 

2544 - H&G June 14: 2/3 - "It poured a torrent. t' We know of no apter description 

of the deluge that has fallen from the clouds from 1/2 past 

12 to 1/2 past 2 o'clock this afternoon. The breaking of a water spout 

over our city could hardly have exceeded the flood of waters, as cloud 

after cloud seemed to rest over, and dissolve upon us. The damage done 

to gutters, the bank of the Lake, and the streets leading down the river 

bank, is very considerable. Though the forenoon has been one of sultry 

heat, some hail fell with the rain. (verbatim) (2) 

413

414 



WEATHER (Cont'd) 

2545 - H&G June 25:2/3 - The squall from the northwest on Saturday 

(June 23) afternoon, raised the water in the harbor so as to inundate 

the lower floors of several warehouses. The rise vas very sudden and 

unprecedented. (verbatim) (1) 

2546 . H&G July 19:2/3 - Yesterday at 3 o'clock, P.M. Dr. B. S. Lyman's 

thermometer stood at 96 degrees. Mr. N. E. Crittenden's at 95 degrees, 

both in the shade and air. Thermometers at noon to-day, 96 and 97. 


2547 - H&G Sept. 4; ed: 2/1 - It required but the frost of Sunday night 

(Sept. 2) to render this season, what it may now with safety be termed, 

remarkable for its sudden changes and the extremes to which those changes 

have been carried. 

Now we have Jack Frost among us destroying what little life and vigor 

the vegetation has retained. 

"Corn, vines, potato tops, in short all the more tender vegetables 

have met with one common fate; even the dew drops standing upon the 

leaves of cabbage were frozen hard as winter ice." (5) 

2548 - H&G Sept. 22; ed: 2/1 - Whi Ie we write the gentle rain drops begin 

to patter against our window, and the first time for months, the clouds . 

have come into competition wi th the street waterer. 

"Welcome rain! thousands Welcome thee! ... Pour from the clouds, as 

in days of old, nor stay thy falling until the dove again finds no resting 

place!" (2) 

2549 - H&G Sept. 23; ed: 2/5 - The weather Saturday night and Sunday was 

rough and boisterous, with rain enough to lay the dust, and refresh 

dying vegetation. "To-day a clear sky and smilil1g sun,with a pure, 

heal thy and invigorating atmosphere." (1) 

2550 . H&G Oct. 3; ed:2/2 - "The Equinoctial with us was not worth noticing, 

and the weather continues clear and dry. Not so down East. The 

Atlantic coast has been swept by severe storms and gales, doing more than 

usual damage to shipping .• Marine lists present a melancholy record of 

disasters." (1) 

2551 - H&G Oct. 29; ed: 2/4 - "The Weather - Snow. - October is stepping 

out in a pet. Last night, he stormed frozen tears, and this morning he 

appeared rough and blustering as Old Winter. His dun garb bas turned 

white, and his breath hangs iCicles 'all round my hat. '" (1) 

2552 - H&G Oct. 30; ed:2/4 • Snow-Snow. October 30th, 1833 a regular 

bui 1 t snow storm all day. How wi 11 this read October 30, 1900, a lovely 

Indian summer day perhaps. 

"The weather has been I ike pol itics - full of change, the latest 

always the worst for decent people." (I)



WEATHER (Cont'd) 

2553 - H&G Nov. 5; ed: 2/3 • We had but a sprinkl ing of snow last week 

in comparison with some portions of the country, though we understand 

it fell to the depth of three or four inches on the hills of Euclid. 

Chillicothe reported four inches; Fredonia, N. Y. reported eight 

inches; Erie Pa., 10 inches; and Boston, Mass., just enough to whiten 

the house tops. 

"We have beaten the down easters this year, no mistake. They are 

welcome to the butt end next spring." (2) 

2554 • H&G Nov. 9; ed:2/4 • Last night was one that would have done 

credit to Old Winter himself. The Mercury dropped down within 16 degrees 

of zero; at noon the thermometer stood four degrees below freezing. 

Coal has "riz" and overcoats are buttoned close. Boys are locking for 

their skates and old men talk of a hard winter. 

"This early and unexpected severity should awaken the holy charities 

of those who can do good." (2) 

2555 - H&G Nov. 10; ed: 2/3 - "The last of October seems to have favored 

the whole west with a touch of winter. At St. Louis on the 27th, the 

ground was whitened, and at Far West, Mo., the snow fell to a depth of 

8 or 10 inches. Trees were st i 11 green, and crops unga the red • " (1 ) 

H&G Nov. 28; ed:2/1,2 - See Transportation 

See also Droughts; Seasons 

WELFARE 

Orphanages 

2556 - H&G Apr. 7; adv:2/5 - An election of twelve Directors of the 

Cleveland Orphan Asylum will be held at the house of Rev. E. Boyden, in 

Cleveland, on the 16th of April instant at 4 o'clock P.M. Mary Boyden, 

Sec'y. (I) 

See also ReI ief 

WESTWARD MOVEMENT 

2557 - H&G Apr. 28; ed:2/4 - "Already the tide begins to flow westward. 

The hardy, industrious Mynheers with their good Vrows from the Vaterland 

begin to crowd the upward bound boats, seeking new homes in the west. 

They are a welcome class of foreigners, bringing strong hands and willing 

hearts to the work of changing the wilderness to fru:iful fields. The 

calculating Yankees and the enterprising Yorkers are also on the move 

to the 'land of Promise.' They, too, are thrice welcome, as the pleasant 

farm house, school-house, church. town, vi llage, city, and busy marts of 

commerce spring up at their bidding; the changes of a few years appearing 

a "marvel of those who trace the footsteps of the early western pioneers. 

Let them come - there is still 'elbow room' in the Empire Valley." (2) 

415

416 

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31; 1838 


WESTWARD MOVEMENT (Cont'd) 

2558 - H&G June 2; ed: 2/3 - We notice by the Illinois papers tbat several 

large colonies have located in the northern part of that State the past 

spring on the Illinois and Rock Rivers. Beyond the Mississippi, on the 

blooming prairies of Iowa, many others have fixed their dwellings. 

Wisconsin, too, is receiving a full share of the moving tide, and the 

Pittsburgh INTELLIGENCER notices tbe passage through that city of a 

single caravan of settlers from Lynn, Mass., bound for Huron county, Ohio, 

consisting of nine fami I ies, numbering 38 persons. 

"The great eastern hive -1S pouring out its annual swarms - every 

western boat carries onward its hundreds - the National Road, that great 

thoroughfare of land emigrants is whitened with the movers' wagons - 

and every aVenue to the empire valley is alive with 'journeying tribes.· tI 

(6) 

2559 - H&G July 10; ed:2/3 - "But yesterday the Reserve was the limit 

of western emigration; and to day, some of the early pioneers are startled 

with letters from their children, describing a fairer land and brighter 

waters a thousand miles nearer the setting sun! Such is the march of 

emigration. (3) 

tI 

See also Immigration & Emigration 

WHEAT. See Grain 

WHOLESALE TRADE 

2560 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Hi I liard & Hayes, Wholesale dealers in 

Dry Goods and Groceries: Nos. 1 and 2. Exchange buildings. (1) 

2561 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/5 - Wanted 500 bushels potatoes for which Cash 

will be paid on delivery by R. Gale & Co. (1) 

2562 - H&G Jan. I; adv:3/1 - Notice to purchasers of goods. Just received 

at Sanford's Auction Room, No. 85, Superior street and for sale at the 

manufacturers price, for good current money only, a quantity of Goods, 

all of whicb are ready for examination. 0) 

2563 - H&G Apr. 28; adv:2/4 - Notice to Farmers. Just landing and for 

sale a quant i ty of Green Peas which wi 11 be sold cheap for cash, at No. 

3, on the wharf. R. Sheldon & Co. H) 

2504 - H&G May 10; adv: 3/2 - 100 bbls Mess Pork - 3, 000 Ibs Butter- 20 

casks Lard, for sale low by A. Sacket & Co. (1) 

2565 - H&G May 23; adv: 2/5 - Take Notice. Merchants are respectfully 

informed that 'the subscribers have now on hand and for sale at reasonable 

prices for cash. 1500 Gallons pure Sperm Oil, 300 Gallons Whale Oil, 

10 Barrels Tanner's Oil, 40 Boxes Sperm Candles, Tallow Candles, Soap, 

Feathers, also Flour, by the barrel. J. N. Farrar & Co. (1)



WHOLESALE TRADE (Cont'd) 

2566 - H&G May 30; adv: 2/5 • Dry Goods & Groceries at wholesale • 

Hilliard & Hayes have now on hand a very general and handsome assortment 

of Dry Goods and Groceries, and will be receiving additional supplies, 

selected by one of the firm, residing in New York. Merchants and others 

may rely on obtaining goods as low as can be purchased of the New York 

jobbers, transportation added. No's I & 2 Exchange Buildings. (1) 

2567 - H&G June 13; adv: 2/4 - C. Bradburn & Co. 

Dealers in Sperm Oil and Candles, 88 Superior st. 

417 

Grocers, and Wholesale 

(1) 

2568 • H&G June 13; adv:2/5 - For Sale. 20 bags Coffee - 2 hhds sugar - 

8-1/2 chests Y. H. Tea - 900 sides sole Leather - low for cash by J. M. 

Goodman 3 doors below the Lower Ferry. (1) 

2569 • H&G Aug. 23; adv: 3/2 • Snow, Fairchild & Co., have removed to 

their new Warehouse on the Dock. (1) 

2570 • HIlG Sept. 19; adv: 2/5 • To Country Merchants • R. W. Newton is 

now receiving at No. 10 on the Dock: 150 bags Rio Laguira St. Domingo 

and Java Coffee; 100 Chests and half chests Young Hyson Tea; 75 Catty 

Boxes of Young Hyson Tea; 500 Mats Cassia; 20,000 Cigars; Etc., Etc. Etc. 

(2) 

2571 • H&G Nov. 23; adv:2/5 • For Sale· 1600 bushels Potatoes on board 

the Schooner SAVANNAH, at the dock of Rockwell & King. (1) 

Commission Houses 

2572 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Robert H. Backus, Produce dealer: on the 

River, corner Merwin and Division street. (1) 

2573 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 • Ward & Smith, Forwarding and Commission 

Merchants: Foot of Superior street. (1) 

2574 • H&G Jan. 1; adv:1/3 - J. L. Weatherley & Co. 

Commission Merchants below the lower Ferry. 

2575 • H&G Jan. 1; adv: J/3 - Ransom, Baldwin & Co. 

uce dealers: on the river. 

Produce dealers and 

(1) 

Forwarders and prod- 

(1) 

2576 - H&G Jan. ]: adv:1/3 - Hutchinson, Goodman & Co. Forwarding and 

Commission Merchants, foot of Division street, Cleveland Centre. (1) 

2577 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - Wellman, Winch & Co. Forwarding and Commission 

Merchants, and dealers in Produce, foot of Main street, Ohio 

Ci ty. (1) 

2578 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - R. Winslow & Co. 

Merchants: on the river, Cleveland. 

Forwarding and Commission 

(1)

418 

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER D1GEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838 


WHOLESALE TRADE - Commission Houses (Cont'd) 

2579 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - H. B. Ritchie, Forwarder and Produce dealer: 

on the River near the lower Ferry. (1) 

2580 - H&G Jan. 1; adv: 1/3 - S. E. Lyon & Co. Forwarding and Commission 

Merchants: on the dock, at the termination of the Canal. "



WHOLESALE TRADE - Commission Houses (Cont'd) 

2590 - H&G June 7; adv:2/5 - Pease a Allen Forwarding & Commission 

Merchants, Dealers in produce and salt. Cleveland, Ohio. (1) 

2591 - HaG Aug. 27; adv:2/5 - Just Received at 88 Superior St. on consignment, 

100 bags dairy salt, 28 Ibs each, 50 boxes Sperm Candles, 

85 bbls White Fish and Trout. The above articles will be sold very low 

for cash. C. Bradburn & Co. (1) 

2592 - H&G Nov. 14; adv:2/4 - Atherton, Houseman a Co. Forwarding & 

Commission Merchants and General Agents for Pittsburg manufactured 

Articles. Geo. Atherton, Jas. D. Houseman, B. M. Atherton, Griffith, 

Standart & Co. Winch, Wyman a Co. (2) 

WILLS a BEQUESTS 

2593 - H&G Aug. 18:2/4 - Astor Library. The COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER 

knocks all the donation story of $350,000 into pi, with a positive contradiction 

of the whole of it. Mr. Astor, it says, bas occasionally intimated 

his intention to leave a fund for the creation of a library, but 

beyond this there is no foundation for the accounts that have been circulated 

with so much show of confidence. (1) 

WOMEN'S WEAR. See Clothing Trade 

WOOD. See Lumber 

WRECKS. See Accidents & Disasters 

419

, CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX - 1838 

:,":",: 

423"' 

ABSTRACT NUMBERS :".: ;: 

" 

HiG Feb. 19 43 60 111 313 851 1394 1719 2171 

.. , .. 

20 661 668 1004 1111 1652 1831 2226 

21 139 879 1306 1358 1395 1180 1832 

22 44 392 1005 1092 1113 1181 

23 1 511 1006 1396 2082 

24 212 213 669 1989 2118 2251 

26 562 563 584 1990 2119 2450 

21 564·566 610 899 968 1001 1301 1182 1991 2131 

28 35 314 993 1118 1308 1309 1992·1995 2083 2221 

Mar. 1 1391·1399 1996 2084 2451 

2 41 335 496 550 986 1400 1401 '. 

3 61 691 910 1142 1402·1405 2085 2114 2115 

5 314 415 

1 103 315 476 611 612 1183 1833 1991 1998 2086 2116 2215 

8 154 233 491 831 1333 1341 1834 

9 102 146 141 1310 2180 2276 

10 118 518 888 2181 2182 

13 485 1114 1201 1214 1215 1406 1653 1184 1999 2000 2081 

2132 2211 2515 

14 523 832 1401 1654 1835 2001·2011 2088 2111 2218·2219 

2452 

15 1115 1408 2012 2183 2280 2441 

16 449 1116 1216 2281 2282 

11 450 969 1311 1941 2013 2414 2133 

19 1152 1409·1411 1809 2015 2089 2191 2283 2438 

20 234 283 1069 1836 

"

ABSTRACT NUMBERS 

BiG Apr. 20 241 532 1011 1851 1942 

CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX • 1838 

21 164 749 1120 1221·1227 1483 1484 2299 2587 

'23, 856 857 1179 1228·1232 1336 1417 1418 1760 1767 2039 

2040 2300·2302 2462 

24 327 673 2303 2463 

26 317 1761 2229 2304 2464 

27 242 

28 180·184 214 399 591 802 1121 1122 1661 2305 2306 2557 

2563 

May 1 4 12 68 393 524 674 703 750 R18 836 971 1337 1719 2041 

2230 

2 452 751 752 900 2214 2307 2308 2465 

3 156 185 243 533 837 2309 

5 13 69 500 1012·1014 1293 1485 1662 2310 2443 -, 

7 873 1123 1486 1487 1663 18522094 2311 2466 2467 

8 244 377 1208 1664 1665 1720 2042 2137 2312·2315 

9 245 378 453 534 704 1853 2067 2231 2316 

10 14 246 454 525 753 803 838 972 973 1338 2043·2045 2468 

2469 2564 

11 21 754 974 1180 2046-2051 2317 

12 15 36 186 755 804 1015 1498 1854 1855 2052·2057 2318· 

2320 

-, 

14 5 339 340 394 705 706 1339 1488 1499 2252 2321·2323 

2470 

15 379 622 756 757 1016 1856·1858 1961 2324 2325 2471 

16 187 284 341 455 535 623 758 759 805 1181 1489 1859 2138 

2260 2326 2472 

17 157247 400 1860 2327 2473 

18 342 1017 1088 1294 2058 2456 2474 

" 

425 

- .- 

": !

426 



HAG May 19 104 456 457 501 760 1364 1500 1861 2215 2328 2329 2475 

21 343 2330 2331 2476 

22 105 304 880 1490 1721 1722 2095 2200 2232 2332·2337 

2477 2535 

23 188 536 959 1233 1723 2478 2565 2588 

24 248 537 1018 1019 1862 2118 2249 2479 2589 

25 151 344 858 938 1124 1419 2139 2140 2480 

26 249 285 286 380 892 1083 2059 2233 2338 2481 

28 6 402 538 874 887 1234·1236 1943 2422 2482 

29 165 901 1125 1237 2185 2339 2483 

30 403 555 799 902 975 2060 2484 2566 

31 328 2186 2485 

June 1 806 1724 2061 2486 

2 189 826 908 1091 2141 2487 2558 

4 50 190 269 1501 1502 2153 2488 

5 70 250 695 1503 1504 2340 2489 

6 71 191 320 761 859 1155 1666 2341·2343 

7 1089 1126 1348 2344 2345 2490 2590 

8 345 567 1355 2096 2346 2491 

9 1238 1863 2234 2492 2493 

12 72 346 347 692 783 939 1020 1787 1923 2494 

13 321 696 1182 2142 2347 2495 2567 2568 

14 7 215 539 940 941 1073 2544 

15 592 624 675 776 1239 1667 1668 2348 2349 2496 

16 73 106 1318 1505 1788 1864 2350 2446 2497 2498 

18 568·570 675·1/2 784 860 2499 2500

428 

CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX· 1838 


HIG July 20 762 978 1879-1881 2370 

21 287 541 808 1349 1669 

23 477 708 1024 1025 1670 1671 1882 

24 107 167 324 1350 1351 1950 2145 2202 2235 2236 2536 

25 196 219 383 460 461 509 510 597 1059 1516 2100 2146 

26 168 255 487 778 1243 1244 1962 2371 

27 348 1245 1246 1517 1883 2237 

28 1247 1518 1519 1672 1884-1891 2203 2238 

30 349 1248 1673·1675 1725 1790 1892 1924 2216 2372 2373 

31 74 942 1951 2374 

Aug. 1 75 350 488 679 1249 1420 

2 10 197 256 503 1893 2375 

3 18 220 572 626 780 819 893 1250 1421 1894 2217 2376· 

2378 

4 221 299 556 763 1251-1254 1422·1424 1520 1521 1676 

1726 1727 1895 2379 

6 76 573 1255·1259 1329 1425 1522 1952 2218 

7 907 1159 1352 1353 2239 

8 1260·1262 1426-1428 1523 

9 1026 

10 108 109 133 489 1160 1161 1187 2261 

11 169 222 709 1129 1366 1524 

13 1130 1263 1341 1525 1677 1815 1896 2068 

14 490 574 1162 1203 1678 2220 2441 

15 710 1163 1526 2062 

16 45 839 894 964 1188 1264 1429 1430 1527-1530 1679 2101

430 



HIG Sept. 11 144 419 466 581 980 1205 1270 1271 1560 1561 2391. 

12 560 714 823 862 960 1030 1031 1328 1562·1565 1690 

2392 

13 259 478 765 961 962 1143 1367 1566 2102 

14 409 467 479 715 963 1169 1170 1567 1691 1692 2103 

2262 

15 420 600 1342 1453 1568·1572 1769 2191 

17 914 1272 1273 1454 1573 1574 2147 2204 2393 2525 

18 79 136 1135 1206 1693 2394 

19 48 145 889 1575 1576 1695 1898 2395 2570 

20 11 89 421 544 1577 1578 2241 

21 260 637 890 987 1368 1579 1738 1739 1899 2242 2396 

22 49 863 995 1171 1274 1275 1369 1455 1580 1581 2397 

2548 

23 1582 2398 2425 2549 

25 80 1456 1457 1583 1584 1821 2205 2399 

26 1276-1278 1585·1588 1740 1791 

27 1330 1589 1590 1741 

28 1591·1595 1742 

29 1279 1458·1460 1596·1600 2251 

Oct. 1 91 716 1461 1462 1601-1605 2440 

2 81 118 296 638 1491 1606·1609 1696 1743 1744 1925- 

1931 2148 

3 170 404 1032 1055 1056 1280 1610·1615 1697 1745 1746 

1792 1932 2066 2435 2550 

5 810 1616-1622 1698 1747·1749 2219 2400 2448 

6 504 1300 1463·1465 1623-1629 1750 1751 2253 2449 

10 1057 1466·1470 1492 1493 1630-1632 1699

CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX - 1838 


H&G Oct. 11 352 1033 1471-1475 1933 

12 422 551 1476-1478 1633-1635 1700 

13 639 1301 1636 1637 2401 

15 353-355 945 1172 1313 1479 1638·1640 1701 i702 1752 

16 224 356 357 468 640 717 811 1641 1703 1753 1754 2206 

2402 2460 

17 905 1480 IG42 1643 1755-1757 1953 2403 

18 261 491 505 718 895 1704 2243 2518 

20 641 766 867 915 990 1324 1494 1705 2104 2149 2404 

22 82 199 558 642 719 896 988 1209 1314 1706 1707 1758 

1816 1854 2069 2207 2208 2244 

23 1034 1035 1644 1759 1900 2405 2406 2461 

24 158 290 358 359 492 493 643 864 1281 1343 2245 2407 

25 262 1645 1793 1901 

26 22 827 865 1646-1648 

27 511 916 1282 1283 1344 1902 

29 512 586 590 794 1649 1708 1794 2251 

30 360 559 1795 1903 2408 2426 2552 

31 23 361 519 917 918 1077 1650 1651 1817 

Nov. 1 225 263 395 513 919 981 1058 1090 1904 2409 

2 83 155 200 301 385 845 1905 . 

3 201 202 1136 1191 1284 1796 

5 946 1036 1192 1285 1709 2150 2410 2553 

6 24 146 644 798 1037 1797 1906 2105 2209 2210 2411 

7 682 683 1370 2192 2211 2412 2413 

8 264 1038 1039 1078 1193 1710 2246 2442 

... 

. . 

43i-

432 



HaG Nov. 9 545 546 920 1286 1711 2151 2439 2554 

10 84 684 1287 1345 1371 1907 2555 

12 362 396 645 875 1141 1712 

13 171 386 

14 25 363 469 547 548 996 1713 2427 2592 

17 685 795 921 1173 1480 1714 1798 1908 1909 

20 364 582 1194 1315 1910 2247 2414 

21 1195 1715 1716 2121 

22 226 309 386 1196 

23 265 470·472 828 1955 2571 

24 365 767 1197 1799 1911 2248 

26 2415 

27 480 2193 

28 26 768 1288·1290 1912 1913 2521 

29 85 1320 

30 423 473 587 

Dec. 2 137 

4 330 520 553 876 1079 1295 1321 1346 2152 

5 86 387 781 877 1040 1137 

7 92 388 506 922 1174 2416 2433 2532 

10 1914 

11 549 878 

J2 1316 2417 

13 1331 

14 227 866 1800 1915·1918


H&G Dec. 15 687 

17 389 1317 1801 1802 

18 688 796 1372 1956 

20 366 720 2428 


21 209 210 266 1041 1291 1818 2194 

22 325 390 397 507 846 

24 474 947·950 1042 1919 2420 

25 307 367 997 2195 

26 88 228 528 1803 2106 

27 27 203 267 951 952 982 1043 2429 

28 204 689 1044 1804 ]8]9 1820 1920 1921 

29 1045·1047 1084 1085 2430 

31 326 508 690 797 1]38 1805 2434 

433

* Denotes subject heading 

or subject reference INDEX 1838 

Abbee. See Maston and Abbee 

Abbee, Per]ey, ]387 1391· 

Abbey, Seth A., 244 1416 

Abbey's Coffee House, 1382 

Abbot, Ebenezer, 1457 

Abbott, C. J., 1003 2248 

Abee, Jonathan T., 1029 

Abell, Henry, 1455 

Abolition party, 2430 

Academy lane, 2224 

Academy, The, 2228 

*Accidents & Disasters, 1-19 

Ackley, Epaphroditus, 999 

Ackley, H. A., 244 

ACTIVE (ship), 2377 

Adams county, Ohio, 1846 

Adams,. Deborah, 331 

Adams and Douw, 255 

Adams, J., 1622 

Adams, john, 331 1585 

Adams, John Quincy, 1695 1842 1880 1887 1899 

Adams, joseph, 931 

Adams, L. L., 1443 

. Adams, S. E., 1304 1309 

Adams, Will iam, 384 

ADVANCE (ship), 6 

*Aeronautics, 20 

*Agriculture, 21-27 

Aiken, S. C., 299 790 998 1007 

Akins, Robert, 379 

Akron BALANCE (newspaper), 1215 

Akron COURIER (newspaper), 1234 1761 

Akron, Ohio, 188 227 1006 1023 1033 1286 1337 1500 1805 

Akron OHIOAN AND NEW ERA (newspaper), 1286 

Alabama, 348 1675 1677 

ALBANY (ship), 2301 

Albany ADVERTISER (newspaper), 1270 

Albany ARGUS (newspaper), 54 1113 1217 1265 1654 1714 

A1bdny EVENING JOURNAL (newspaper), 1217 

Albany Female seminary, 1144 

Albany JOURNAL (newspaper), 1138 1265 

Albany, N. Y., 55 1017 1489 1720 1857 

Albion, Mich., 352 

·Alcoholic Liquors, 28-39 

Alexander, Joseph, 1016 

Alleghaney county, New York, 199 

Allegbeny county, Pa., 1917 

Allegheny river, 16 199 

Allen. See Beebe, Allen, and Company 

Allen. See Martin and Allen 

Allen. See Pease and Allen 

Al]en, Archibald, 2316 2389 

435

436 

INDEX 1838 

Allen, D., 2265 

Allen, J. B., 804 

Allen, John E., 259 

Allen, John W., 53 79 80 1350 1478 1562 1574 1579 1584 1624 1728 1734 

1740 1745 1747 1749 1794 1863 1927 2088 2108 2244 

Allen, Nehemiah, 936 1530 1536 1553 1943 

Allen, Thomas J., 1933 

Allen, W. F., 1548 

Allen, William, 1796 

All ison, A., 1272 

Alton, 111., 304 

Alton SPECTATOR (newspaper), 1684 

Alvord, Caleb, 1455 

AMBROSE GWINETT (play), 2475 2495 

AMERICA (ship), 2272 

American House, 41-43 135 273 285 288 362 499 509 510 520 539 540 554 

578 643 780 787 800 801 809 897 965 976 1092 1164 1166 1175 1178 1180 

1194 1328 1352 1353 1355 2432 2434 2462 2467 

AMERICAN JUVENILE KEEPSAKE (book), 102 

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL (periodical), 2365 

AMERICAN SLAVERY AND AMERICAN LIBERTIES (book), 108 

Amherstburg, Canada, 166 

*Amusements. See Entertainment 

Andrews, Benjamin, 234-249 251-261 264 266 267 1222 1392 1418 1557 1571 

1588 1591 1599 16U3 1613 1614 1620 1627 1635 1744 1750 

Andrews and Foote, 369 

Andrews, Foote, and Hoyt, 368 373 399 834 1142 1143 2116 

Andrews, J., 1548 

Andrews, P., 1622 

Andrews, S. J., 53 945 1548 1622 

Andrews, William Y., 1039 

Andrus, Silas, 1007 

ANNALS OF ANIMAL MAGNETISM, THE (period ica'l) , 1341 1345 

*Anniversaries, 40-45 . 

ANTHONY WAYNE (ship), 2275 2336 2337 2381 

Anti-Masonic party, 1910 1915 1917 

APOLLO, THE (book), 1149 

Appleby, G., 572 575 576 2412 

*Appointments, Political. See Politics & Government; Post Office 

ARABIA (book), 111 

Arkansas, 1666 1708 

Armory mi litary hall, 1319 

Armstrong, E., 261 

Arnold, Jonathan, 524 

Arnold Joseph, 524 

Arnold, Nathaniel, 524 

*Art & Artists, 46 47 

Ashland, Ohio, 1901 2443 

Ashley, Robert M., 549 

Ashtabula county, Ohio, 326 769 1541 1593 1646 1735 

Ashtabula, Ohio, 2347 

ASIA MINOR (book), 109

INDEX 1838 

Astor, john jacob, 1806 2593 

*Astronomy, 48·50 

ATHENS (book), 94 

Athens, Ohio, 1645 

Atherton, B. M., 2592 

Atherton, George, 2592 

Atherton, Houseman and Company, 2592 

Atkinson, Henry, 1867 

ATTILA (book), 97 

Auburn, Mass., 353 354 

*Auctions & Auctioneers. See Public Auctions 

Augusta CHRONICLE (newspaper), 1707 

Aurora Ohio, 329 1030 1031 

Averill, Horatio, 2065 

Axtell, Silas, 1571 

Babbitt, L. W., 1305 1406 1407 

Babbi tt, S. W., 1309 

Bachelor and Pratt, 248 

Bachelor, Sarah, 760 

Backus, F. T.,· 490 1308 2231 2234 2235 2238 2243 

Backus, Robert· H., 196 237 294 346 347 605 692 701 733 149 2076 2268 

2572 

Bagley, Amelia, 1013 

Bagley, Elizabeth, 1001 

Bailey, I., 1548 

Bailey, Robert, 243 245 584 

Bainbridge, Ohio, 1027 

Baker. See Doughton, Baker, and Company 

Baker, james, 241 257 

Baker, I., 249 

Baldwin. See Ranson, Baldwin, and Company 

Baldwin creek, 307 

Baldwin, D., 1115 1393 

Baldwin, Edward, 53 232 233 241 243 318 1380 1388 1393 1402 2141 

Baldwin, Eli, 1518 

Baldwin, F., 1622 

Baldwin, John, 2234 

Baldwin. Norman C., 70 1143 1413 2196 2268 

Baldwin, Oliver P., 1396 

Baldwin, S., 1548 

Baldwin, S. A., 832 

Baldwin, S. W., 1416 

Ball, james, 257 

Ball ,Mrs·.P.P. W., 1287 

Baltimore AMERICAN (newspaper), 852 1485 

Baltimore CHRONICLE (newspaper). 1699 1832 1857 

Baltimcre, Md., 798 1485·1487 1668 1719 1720 1857 1858 1872 2089 2094 

2104 

Baltimore and Ohio railroad, 2094 

Baltimore PATRIOT (newspaper) 1872 

Baltimore REPUBLICAN (newspaper), 675 

Baltimore WHIG (newspaped, 1858 

437

438 

INDEX 1838 

Bangor, Me., 1857 

Bank of Cleveland, 89 271 274 356 982 1032 1780 

Bank of Kirtland, 1729 

Bank of Ohio, 1737 

Bank of the State of Michigan, 1811 

Bank st., 2 238 239 451 452 465 929 935 1137 1985 2014 2054 2055 

Bank of Zanesvi lIe, 1781 

*Banks & Banking, 51·88 

Baptist church, 790 911 1175 1178 1180 2236 2450 2451 2452 

Barber, James, 255 2236 

Barber, Josiah, 1109 

BARBER DE SEVILLE (opera), 1166 

*Barbers, 89 

BARCELONA (ship), 14 

Barlett, W. H., 109 

Barnett, Melancton, 233·247 251·256 264 266 267 1393 1402 1407 1427 

1543 1548 1561 1585 1768 2080 

Barnum, G. T., 2234 

Barnum, John, 1456 

Barr. See Silliman, Stetson, and Barr 

Barr, John. 1305 .1308 1452 1469 1478 1546 1547 1555 1556 1559 1560 

1567 1569 1571 1572 1581 1582 1589·1592 1594 1596-1600 1602·1605 

1612 1614 1615 1618 1620 1628 1631 1634 2088 2425 

Barr, Thomas J., 385 

Barrows, Ashel, 1307 

Bartram, W., 406 1622 2124 2125 

Bates, Curtis, 1502 1639 1641 1643 

*Bathing Beaches, 90 

Bath, Ohio, 1930 1943 

*Baths, Publ ic. See Pub1 ic Baths 

Battel1 and Chapman, 924 949 

Batte11, Phillip, 238 1548 2228 2231 2234 2242 2243 2451 

Battle of Bennington, 45 

Bauder, Levi, 1020 

Bayard and Bradley, 843 -2186 

Bayard and Ruggles, 843 

Bayard, Thomas M., 843 1931 2186 

Bazaar, The, 412 457 978 1147 1149 1162 1199 1200 1203 1301 2188 2191 

Beardsley, D. H .• 185 194 202 409 1037 1379 1386 2072 2137 2451 

Beardsley, Mary Haml in, 1037 

BEAVER (ship), 16 

Beaver island, 2393 

Beaver, Pa., 2073 

Bedford COUNTRY INTELLIGENCER (newspaper), 1219 

Bedford, Ohio, 905 985 1026 10S7 1219 1272 1472 1561 1971 2059 2234 2447 

Bedford, Pa., 154 

Bedford YOUNG DEMOCRAT (newspaper), 1272 

Beebe, A., 1548 1968 

Beebe, Allen, and Company, 2283 2414 

Beebe, Carol ine E., 1028 

Beebe, H., 2064

INDEX 1838 

Beebe, Roderick, 1002 

Beebe, W., 1622 

Belden, CI ifford, 1622 2383 2388 

Belden, Silas, 235 237 238 240 243 249 255 263 261 829 1391 1393 1402 

1103 1548 2242 2218 

Bell, D. W., 1602 

Bellevue, Ohio, 2095 

Belmont county, Ohio, 1496 1515 

Bemis. See Penniman and Bemis 

Bemis, E. St. John, 961 '1548 

Benedict. See Erwin and Benedict 

Benedict and Chapman, 941 

Benedict, I. F., 1411 

Benedict, I. M., 1415 

Benedict, G., 1622 1764 

Benedict, George A., 235 237 947 950 1548 

Benjamin, G. W., 1548 1622 

Benjamin, Park, 1360 

Bennett, John, 242 645 787 2432 

Bennett, Philander, 1143 

Bennett, S. 0., 247 

Bennett, W., 248 

Bennet, Wi 11 iam B., 787 790 

Bentley, Adamson, 2234 

Benton, Thomas H., 73 79 1119 1218 1508 1671 1681 1683 1689 1798 1861 

1879 

Benton, Wi 11 iam, 1607 

Berea, Ohio, 1018 1019 1934 

Bergh and Wood, 1957 

BERKSHIRE (shio), 825 2266 

Berkshire county, Mass., 1743 

Bertram, W., 1764 

Biddle, Nick, 1789 1872 1893 1895 

Bierce, Lucius V., 1579 

Bigelow, Lorin, 1579 

Billings,L., 1416 _ 

Billings ahd -Mather, '929 

Bi 11 ings, S. M., 1416 

BILLY BARLOW (play), 2475 

Bingham. See Collins and Bingham 

Bingham. See Hutchinson, Bingham and Company 

Bingham, EI ijab, 335 842 1175 

Bingham, F. W., 521 939 941 942 2451 

Bingham, Francis M., 335 

Bingham, S. L., 1173 1191 

Bingham, W., 1548 

Birch, Herman, 1563 

*Birds, 91 

Bishop, Henry W., 1143 

Bishop, J. P., 1548 

Bishop, Jacob, 2065 

439

442 

INDEX 1838 

Brownell, M., 1622 

Brunswick, Ohio, 1956 

Bryan, John A., 1797 1798 1800 

Buchanan, James, 660 1522 1832 

"Buck Wheat Cake" (poem), 1359 

BUCKEYE DEMOCRAT (newspaper), 1275 

BUCKEYE DEMOCRAT (periodical), 1234 1238 1761 

BUCKEYE PLOW-BOY (periodical), 1333 1334 1336 1340 

Buckley, Stedman, and Company, 247 

Bucyrus DEMOCRAT (newspaper), 1623 

Bucyrus, Ohio, 1138 

Bucyrus SENTINEL (newspaper), 1136 

Budd, Will iam, 243 247 264 

Bueck, Angeline, 344 

Bue1, Betsey, 1021 

BUFFALO (ship), ;339 2343 2348 2361 2374 2401 

Buffalo BUFFALONIAN (newspaper), 171 914 2340 

Buffalo COMMERCIAL (newspaper), 138 894 1233 1908 2392 2409 

Buffalo COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER (newspaper), 1236 1948 2354 2593 

Buffalo DAILY STAR (newspaper), 2334 

Buffalo JOURNAL (newspaper), 1255 2354 2373 

Buffalo and Mississippi railroad, 2099 

Buffalo, New'York, 50 160.171 306 544 639 652 655 659 661 671 676 691 894 

895 1248 ]348 1355 1711 17141870 1923 1935 1936 1944 1946 1947 1949 

1950 2268 2272 2275 2292 2295 2304 2306 2310 2312 2323 2330 2334 

2336 2338 2346 2356 2357 2359 2366 2368 2374 2386 2387 2390 2391 

2394 2397 2399 2405 2439 2540 

Buffalo STAR (newspaper), 1259 1947 1950 2310 2311 

*Building Construction, 139 140 

*Building Materials, 141·146 

*Building Trades, 147 

Bull, Lorenzo, 525 1031 

Bull, Samuel, 525 

Bulwer·Lytton, Edward, 94 

BUNKER 'HILL (ship), 12 13 544 674 679 785 1248 2190 2306 2312 2318 

23232328 2366 2368 23822387 

Burgess, A., 1416 

*Burglaries, 148·152 

Burke, Fanny, 1019 

Burke, Gaius, 1927 

Burnett, Serenus, 2064 

Burrows, F. A., 1109 

Burton, Harriet M., 1022 

Burton, Isaac, 1022 

Burton, W., 1471 

Burwell, Helen E., 1042 

*Bus & Stage Lines, 153·155 

Bush, Delia Maria, 1033 

Bush, Porter, 1033 

*Business, 156·158

INDEX 1838 

Butler, Elihu, 337 

Butler, H. E., 599 636 641 715 2185 2262 

Butler, Julia, 261 

Butler, L., 254 

"Buttercups And Daisies" (poem), 1361 

Butterfield, Elizabeth, 1029 

Butterfield, G. S., 583 

Byington, leGrand, 59 1234 1761 1785 

Bynum, Jesse A., 475 

Caldwell county, Mo., 1729 

Calhoun county, Mich., 1127 1129 

Calhoun, John C., 475 660 1672 1845 

Call, Ebeneur, 1014 

Cambridge, Ohio, 1037 

Camp, Charles L., 258 259 1548 1622 2121 

.Campaigns, Electoral. See Political Campaigns & Elections 

Cambre 1 eng, Church i 11 C., 2201 

Campbell, Mary A., 336 

·Canada, 159·171 

Canada, 50 168 170 559 639 646 650 651 654 660 683 688 922 1303 

Canal Dover, Ohio, 6 

Canal Dover TELEGRAPH (newspaper), 6 

Cana 1 st., 805 

*Canals & Canal Boats, 172·204 

Canfield, Horace, 237 1274 1548 1764 2096 

Canfield, R. 1622 

Canton, Ohio, 87 

*Capital Punish:nent, 205 206 

Caprano. See Kepper and Caprano 

*Caps. See Clothing Trade 

Card, J., 811 

Card, V., 1622 

Card, V. C., 1548 

Card, V. J., 927 1561 1583 1608 

Card, V. S., 1404 

Careyen, Charles, 257 

Carlton, C. C., 240 

Carlton (C. C.) and Company, 822 873 937 2162 2171 2189 

Carne, John, 109 

CAROLINE (Ship), 648 649 652 660 668 674 689 

*Carpenters. See Building Trades· Carpenters 

.Carpets & Rugs. See Household Equipment & FurnishinliS 

Carr. See Kendrick and Carr 

·Carriages, 207 

Carson, M., 562 

Carson, Marshal, 2175 2176 

Carson (M.) and Company, 829 1322 2175 

Carson, Wi I bur, and Mayer, 246 

443

444 

INDEX 1838 

Carter. See Scott and Carter 

Carter, Newcomb, 2049 

Carter, S., 1622 

Carter, S. P., 736 1095 1096 1098 1099 2134 2146 

Case. See Kendrick and Case 

Case, Leonard, 53 232 234-249 251-253 255-261 264 315 1069 1377 1391 

1392 1393 1395 1402 1622 2096 

Case, W., 1622 1764 

Casey, Zadoc 

Castle, A. C., 396 

CA rCHING AN HEIRESS (play), 2507 

Cather. See King and Cather 

Cather and Kelley, 438 

Cather, Robert, 230 438 1393 

·Cemeteries, 208 

CENSOR (periodical), 691 

·Census & Population, .209 210 

Center block, 291 296 

Central buildings, 130 133 295 391 411 415 480 507 772 773 812 924-927 

938 940 941 947 967 1295 1312 1959 1960 1961 1962 1964 2129 2157 

Centre st., 2120 

Chadwick, George, 237 256 

Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 1002 

Chamberlain, E., 1548 

Chamberlin, Phi 11, 1023 

Chambersburg, Pa., 154 2079 

Champion. See Fairchild and Champion 

Champion, H., 1622 

Champion, R., 242 1548 

Champlain st., 2056 2192 

Chapel, Hiram B., 1019 

Chapin, Chester, 1008 

Chapman. See Battell and Chapman 

Chapman. See Benedict and Chapman 

Chapman, A. S., 1927 

Chapman, G. L., 1449 1967 2066 

Chapman, Richard M., 70 567 580 947 1312 

Chapman, Will iam, 2007 2033 

Chappel. See CoIl ins and Chappell 

Chappel, Robert, 939 940 

Chard, W., 2135 

CHARLES CROOKE (ship), 2301 

Charleston, Ohio, 2330." 

Charleston, South Carol ina, 1080 

Chase, Orrin, 1457 

Cheboyagan, Wis., 2316 2331 

Cherokee Indians, 2529 2530 

CHESAPEAKE (ship), 2347 

Chestnut st., 903 

Chicago AMERICAN (newspaper), 827 865 896

446 

Clark, El izabeth, 1017 

Clark, Ho, IG22 1764 

Clark, Ho Do, 1244 

Clark, James F 0' 841 

INDEX 1838 

Clark, James So, 248 985 1106 1600 

Clark, Mo, 1548 

Clark and Murfey, 841 

Clark, Orren, 975 

Clark, Raymond, and Clark, 230 287 289 452 465 466 1137 1209 

Clark, Silas, 379 

Clark, W. Ao, 630 631 

Clarke, See Cushing and Clarke 

Clarke. See Willey and Clarke 

Clarke and Cushing, 4]3 416 2177 

Clarke, J. Bo, 2066 

Clarke, James S., 890 1547 1554 1556 1560 1571 1577 1602 

Clarke, Welcome A., 37 416-418 1072 2184 2451 

Clay, Henry, 1215 1295 1678 1723 1782 1828 1831 1852 1853 1901-1903 

1905 1906 19]2 19]5 1917 IS18 

Cleveland, B. F., 845 

Clemens, Eli, 1443 2234 

CLEVELAND (ship), 4 14 574 577 578 581 2291 2293 2295 2298 2350 2353 

2372 

Cleveland ADVERTISER (newspaper), 59 75 78 84 231 233 237 240 241 261 

673 685 998 1218 1242 1249 1251 1260 1261 1262 1266 1268 1273 1274 

1281 1283 1452 1464 1512 1519 1552 1570 1746 17EO 1792 1897 1950 

Cleveland ARGUS (newspaper), 1266 

Cleveland Assembly room, 2462 

Cleveland, Bo, 244 247 

Cleveland board of health, 241 244 264 267 269 

Cleveland bookstore, 1145 1332 

Cleveland Centre block, 532 730 983 986 1102 1106 2132 2400 2576 

Cleveland City band, 1158 

Cleveland city council, 231 234 235 237 238 244 249 250 254 255 262 263 

265 268 269 561 585 665 777 945 1220 1221 1232 1373 1767 2074 2118 

2120 2153 2198 2199 2233 2313 2314 2327 2375 2441 2442 

Cleveland COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCER (newspaper), 1271 1448 1547 1557 

1559 1569 1571 1605 1608 1617 1620 1944 

Cleveland DEMOCRAT (newspaper), 1283 

Cleveland and Euclid railroad co., 830 2075 

Cleveland exchange, 150 

Cleveland fire department, 231 260 

Cleveland Greys, 351 1318-1321 

Cleveland HERALD AND GAZETTE (newspaper), 22 63 65 75 85 88 239 511 660 

682 686 889 914 1084 1125 1138 1220 1224 1262 1277 1288 1289 1290 

1295 1452 1454 1455-1457 1459 1484 1485 1516 1539 1587 1599 1606 1607 

1620 1635 1649 1662 1763 1794 1820 1899 1902 1921 2129 2429 2448 2449 

Cleveland House, 578 745 787 981 1073 1141 1318 2446 2462 2467 

Cleveland INTELLIGENCER (newspaper), 83 239 270 1084 1273 1280 1554 1556 

1572 1577 1596 1599 1613 1614 1627 1635 1740 1744

448 

INDEX 1838 

Columbus STATESMAN (newspaper), 1636 2426 

Columbus st., 8 747 2110 

"Come Brothers Arouse" (song), 1146 

·Commerce. See Retail Stores & Trade; Wholesale Trade 

Commercial Bank of Lake Erie, 315 395 429 449 467 942 968 972 1067 1780 

1781 1897 2171 2448 

Commercial Bank of Oswego, 368 

Commercial buildings, 36 218 221 425 434 453 516 1310 2163 2165 2231 

Commercial 1 ine, 2219 

COMMODORE PERRY (sbip), 339 

·Communities & Places, 302·307 

Concert hall, 1159 1190 1399 1402 1417 

Concklin, E., 1611 1622 

Condit, P. P., 1635 

·Conduct & Customs, 308 309 

Congar, H. M., 1064 1070 

Congregational church, 1776 

CONGRESS (sbip), 2334 

CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, 415 860 889 1134 1184 1526 1674 1718 1847 

1864 1872 1881 1884 1890 1896 1898 1921 1922 

Connecticut, 794 1090 1652 1655 1659 1848 1849 1868 

CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL COLLECTION (book), 107 

Constantinople, Turkey, 675 

CONSTELLATION (ship), 975 2333 

CONSTITUTION (ship). 512 515 516 827 2061 2344 2358 2412 2532 

·Construction. See Building Construction 

Converse. See Webb, Converse and Company 

Converse, George C., 351 

Converse, Israel, 311 

Conway, William B., 1867 

Cook county. Ill., 1680 1682 

Cook, Foster, and Company, 2175 

Cook, S •• 1548 1622 1764 1768 

Cook, Samuel, 235 570 647 

Cook, Will iam M., 2028 

Coon, Jeremiah. 1036 1478 

Coon. William H •• 1618 

Cook, Samuel, 230-233 

Coon, William R., 1591 1602 

Copley Center, Ohio, 1930 

Copley, Ohio, 1943 

CORN·PLANTER (ship), 1016 

·Coroner's Inquests. See Accidents & Disasters 

·Corruption. See Bribery & Corruption 

·Cosmetics & Toilet Goods, 310 311 

Council ball, 579 580 

·Counterfeiting, 312-311 

·County Government, 318 

·Courts, 319-326 

Court Sales .. See Publ ic Auctions 

Cowles, E. W., 1019 

Cowles, G., 1622

450 

INDEX 1838 

Cuyahoga county, Ohio, 21·23 25·27 318 319 324 326 374 376 379 380 384 

387 399 400 415 492 521 668 886 945 951 1143 1216 1329 1331 1417 1426 

1427 1433 1435 1446 1447 1450 1451 1456 1466 1470 1478 1494 1522 1529 

1539 1540 1543 1548 1550 1555 1558 1559 1561 1565 1566 1569 1572 1577 

1581 1584 1585 1612 1728 1738 1764 1772 1775 1776 1778 1783 1790 1796 

1797 1932 1968 2116 2234 2235 2243 2246 2250 2447 

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 1028 1333 

Cuyahoga Falls REVIEW (newspaper), 1272 

CUYAHOGA JOURNAL (newspaper), 1272 

Cuyahoga river, 7 9 192 232 779 1372 2120 2132 2197 2202 2309 2363 2539 

2544 2572 2575 2578 2579 2586 2588 

Cuyahoga Steam Furnace co., 230 

*Dairy Industry, 329 

*Dairy Products. See Food & Drink 

DAMON AND PYTHIAS (play), 2470 

*Dancing, 330 

DANUBE (ship), 190 

Darret, Vt., 367 

Darrow, Betsy E., 1006 

Davies, George C., 1302 1316 1548 1622 1764 2130 2586 

Davies (George C.;) and Company, 17 536 554 607 731 2275 2280 2282 2336 

2342 2361 2381 2582 

Davies, J. J., 1548 1622 

Davies, (J. J.) and Company, 239 247 640 

Davies, J. P., 230 238-241 

Davis, James J., 565 

Davis, M. L., 93 

Davis, Seth, 227 

Day, J., 1548 1622 

Day, J. and W., 430 2165 2522 

DAY IN PARIS, A (play), 2479 

Day, S., 266 

Day, W., 1548 1622 

Day. Will iam. 245 

DAY'S BANK NOTE LIST AND COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR (book), 121 

Dayton, Aaron 0., 1885 

De Garrimo, Matthew, 400 

Dearborn county, Ind., 1679 

Dean, D., 231 

Dean, Ezra, 1517 1797 1798 

Dean, G. A., 1548 

Deane. See Standart and Deane 

Deane, J., 1548 

Deane, J. and C., 1123 

Deane, John, 837 840 

Deane (John) and Company, 638 

Deane, M., 1622 

*Deaths, 331-367 

*Debts & Debtors, 368-388 

Declaration of Independence, 790 792

452 

INDEX 1838 

District of Columbia, 73 1748 1749 1822 

Division st., 2572 2576 

*Divorce & Alimony, 399 400 

Doan, William, 1636 

Dockstader, Harriet, 365 

Dockstader, Nicholas, 70 230-239 242-245 248 252·257 260 261 263 264 

267 271 279 290 365 382 953 954 1376 1391 1393 1402 1407 1622 2070 

2080 2086 2198. 

Dockstader and Tomlinson, 272 277 

Dockstader, W., 988 1622 

Doddridge, Philip, 1497 

Dodge. See Morse and. Dodge 

Dodge, B., 1548 1622 

Dodge, D. C. ,259 

Dodge, G. C., 234 235·237 239 241 242-249 251·253 255 381 1382 1423 

2199 2327 

Dodge, Henry H., 235 236 240 246 790 1407 1416 2204 2242 

*Dogs, 401 402 

*Dumestic Relations, 403 :404 

Dorshiemer, Philip, 1923 

Doughton, Baker and Company, 247 

Douglass, Stephen A., 1685 1691 

Douw. See Adams and Douw 

Douw and Hollister, 253-255 

Dover, Ohio, 666 1085 1543 2018 2234 2425 2443 2447 

Dow, George, 1028 

Dow (P.) and Company, 128 448 814 1107 2164 

Dow, Prentis, 235 236 429 576 813 869 874 1325 1326 ]622 1958 

Dow, Rumrill, and Company, 1028 

*Dressmaking, 405·407 

*Drink. See Food & Drink 

*Droughts. 408 409 

*Drugs & Druggists, 410·423 

*Dry Goods, 424-474 

Dubbs, M., 154 

*Duels & Dueling, 475·477 

Duncan, Alexander, 475 1539 1553 1731 1733 1753 1754 1759 1863 1880 

1881 

Dunham, Rufus, 1407 1416 1768 

Dunkirk BEACON (newspaper), 1264 

Dunkirk, New York, 14 19 639 2399 2409 

Dunn, Robert, 2214 2215 

Duponts and Roger's Key Powder, 553 

Durham, John G. L., 166 168-170 2379 

Duty, D. W., 1391 1401 1548 1622 

*Dyes, 478·480 

EAGLE (ship), 2112 

EARNEST MIL TRAVERS (book), 94 

Eastman, D., 1548 

Eastman, Luther, 1010 

Eaton, Charles A., 2499 2502·2506 2510 2511

INDEX 1838 

Eaton, J. T., 1043 

Eddy, Ezra, 1457 

Edmonds, John W., 138 

*Education, 481·493 

Edwards, Ninian, 1688 

Edwards, Rodolphus, 2038 

Edwards, S., 547 1992 2059 

Edward's tavern, 547 

EIGHTEEN YEARS LABOR (play), 2479 

Eldred, Moses, 2059 

Eldridge, Moses A., 234-239 241 242 244·246 248 252-255 2E8-261 264 

267 1382 

*Elections. See Political Campaigns & Elections 

ELEMENTARY SPELLERS (book), 2249 

Elk creek, 2412 

ELLEN TREE (ship), 201 

Ellsworth, H. 1., 1135 

Ellsworth, William, W., 1655 

E Hon, Romeo, 1090 

Elyria PEOPLES BANNER (newspaper), 1514 

Elyria, Ohio, 1039 1514 1563 1785 

Elyria REPUBLICAN (newspaper), 807 1234 1242 1244 1250 1650 1761 

1771 1780 

*Emigration. See Immigration & Emigration 

Emmons, J. B., 1548 

*Employment & Unemployment, 494- 508 

EMPRESS (ship), 2283 

Engel, Henry, 241 246 

*Engines & Motors, 509-513 

England, 520 651 654 668 922 1087 1343 1884 

*Engraving & Lithographing, 514-518 

"Enigma" (poem), 1358 

*Entertainment, 519 520 

ERIE (ship), 171 2267 2270 2271 2344 2353 2355 2373 2374 2385 

Erie bldg., 724 781 1063 1065 1066 

Erie canal, 2279 2281 2299;2354 

Erie county, Ohio, 1499 

Erie county, Pa., 1700 

Erie GAZETTE (newspaper), 303 1237 1700 2196 2273 

Erie, Pa., 339 894 895 1090 1237 1935 1936 2092 2104 2105 2288 2289 

2321 2362 2412 2553 

Erie st., 237-239 244 247-249 261 791 903 

Erwin and Benedict, 400 934 950 

*Estates, 521-528' 

*Estrays, 529-549 

Euclid, Ohio, 331 349 384 1561 1591 1608 1632 2033 2045 2234 2447 

Euclid st. ,233 235-239 244 247 251 903 2141 

Euclid township, Ohio, 379 384 1546 2001 

Evans, Goodwin, 792 

. Evans, Will iam, 423 

Eveand, N. C., 551 

453

454 

Everard, John, 1017 

Everest, W. H., 1548 

Everett, Edward, 1716 

INDEX 1838 

EVERY MAN'S BOOK (book), 103 

Ewers, F. C., 1548 

Ewing, Thomas, 1444 1503 1566-1568 1580 1738 

Exchange buildings, 470 472 2560 2566 

Exchange Coffee House, 643 1158 2154 2155 

Exchange hotel, 758 

*Exhibitions, 550 551 

*Explosives, 552 553 

Faber, S., 1548 

Fairchild. See Snow, Fairchild and Company 

Fairchild and Champion, 2040 

Fairchild, J. C., 1391 1428 1622 2086 2090 

Fairchild, Samuel A., 730 1044 

Fairchild, Conn., 1656 

Fairfield county, Ohio, 1580 

Fairport, Ohio, 2411 

Far West, Mo., 2555 

Farmer's Bank of Homer, 455 II-29 

Farmer's block, 931 1061 1306 1309 2177 2184 2242 

Farmers' and Mechanics Bank of Detroit, 1136 

*Farm Implements, 554 

*Farm Products, 555-558 

*Farms & Farming, 559 560 

Farran, James J., 1539 

Farrar (J. N.) and Company, 770 956 2565 

Federal st., 239 

Federal party, 1265 

Fenton, H., 1622 

Fervis, John, 1009 1010 

Fifer, Jacob, 348 

Finney, J.t 1622 1764 

FINNEY'S LECTURES TO CHRISTIANS (book), 108 

*Fire Deparment, 561·582 

*Fires & Fire Prevention, 583-587 

*Fireworks, 588 

First Presbyterian church. See Presbyterian church 

*Fish. See Food & Drink 

*Fish & Game, 589 590 

Fisher, Alfred, 2234 

Fitch, Gordon, 234 374 376 380 1000 1393 1548 2078 2090 2149 

Fitch, Zalmon, 81 264 

Fitzhugh, Henry, 834 

Fi tzwater, John, 545 

Flathead Indians, 865 

Fleming, H., 1548 

Float bridgp, 246 255 256 2375 

*Floods, 591 592

INDEX 1838 

GENEVA (ship), 184 

GEN. WAYNE (ship), 827 2349 2351 2376 2385 

*Geology, 697 

GEORGE BARNWELL (play), 2508 

Georgetown EXAMINER (newspaper), 1535 

Georgetown, Ohio, 2426 

GEORGE WASHINGTON (ship), 2347 

GEORGE W. DOLE (ship), 2406 

Georgia, 855 1707 1722 1756 1916 

Gholson, Samuel j., 1717 1718 1824 

Giddings, Charles M., 369 -2080- 

Giddings, Calvin M., 53 1446 1464 1570 2076 2087 2088 2589 

Giers, Jean Joseph, 2244 

Gillett, J., 196 1320 

Gilley, Jonathan, 475 476 

Gi llis, john, 1579 

Gil mer, George R., 1707 

*Glass, 698·700 

Gleason, E. M., 1459 

Gleason, Milo, 2234 

Glenel, Charles G., 170 

Glough, Calvin, 254 

Glynn, Margaret, 1089. See also Mullark, Margaret 

Gold, W., 1622 

Gold, William E., 2161 2187 

Gold's school, 2221 2225 2226 2230 2239 2247 

GOLDEN FARMER;-THE or JEMMY TWICHER (play), 2474 2483 

Goode, P. G., 1641 1752 1759 

Goodell, jonathan, 248 

Goodman. See Hutchinson Goodman, and Company 

Goodman, j. H., 2338 

Goodman, J. M., 823 2568 

Goodman, J. 0., 1622 

Goodrich, Guy H., 1143 

Goodrich, james A., 1006 

Goodrich, John P., 1022 

Goodwin. See Whitelaw, Goodwin, and Company 

Goodspeed, S. S., 1444 

GOVERNOR MARCY (ship), 2320 

Gorman, Connor, 232 

Gosnell. See Price and Gosnell 

Goulden, Elisha, 11 

Gourley, R. F., 240·243 

*Government. See City Government; County Government; Politics & 

Government. 

Grafton, Ohio, 2219 

Graham, H., 1548 

Graham, R. R., 232 

·Grain, 701·720 

Grand River bank, 1129 

457

458 

INDEX 1838 

Grand River, Mich., 2320 2352 

Granger, Francis E., 1694 1735 

Grant, John, 368 

Graves, H. W., 475 476 1606 1927 

Graves, Josiah, 2004 2006 

Graves, W. H., 1927 

Gray, A. N., 261 1392 

Grayson, Will i am, 1667 

GREAT WESTERN (ship), 226 2380 

"Great Sea Snake" (song), 2474 

Green Bay, Wisconsin Territory, 2316 2333 2357 2364 

GREEN COUNTY TORCHLIGHT (newspaper), 1285 

Greene, Nathaniel, 889 

Green, R., 258 264 

Green, William G., 388 

Green, W. J., 545 

Greening, Matthew, 400 

Greening, Rebecca, 400 

Greensburgh, Pa., 154 

Gregory, Charles H., 413 

Grey, Gallagher, and Company, 2381 

Grey, J. M., 255 

Grey, J. W., 254 

Griffith. See Seymour and Griffith 

Griffith, J., 1622 

Griffith and Pease, 2138 

Griffith, Stancart,and Company, 38 231 239 253 838 2265 2293 2380 2583 

2587 2592 

*Groceries & Grocers, 721-768 

Grundy, Felix, 1522 1861 1875 

Guildord, N., 1731 1733 

Gulliver, J., 237 238 246 

Gulliver, W., 233 

*Guns & Gunnery, 769 

Guyandotte, Va., 2428 

GUY RIVERS (book), 95 

GYPSEY, THE (book), 97 

Hagedorne, Luther, 2264 2414 

Haggedorne, H., 1622 

Haight, A. B., 1927 1931 

Haines, Ezekiel S., 1866 

*Hair Dressing, 770 771 

Hall Alfred, 230 232-249251-262 264-267 1376 1382 2074 2216 2314 

Hall, Charles, 1443 

Hall, Jacob, 388 

Hall, Lyman, W., 1214 

Hall, Wi II iam L., 383 

Halsey, Charles, 532 

Hammer, Thomas L., 1721 1736 1797 1798 1849 2426 

Hamilton county, Ohio, 23 1329 1330 1539 1754 1797 1831

460 

INDEX 1838 

*Hats & Caps. See Clothing Trade 

Haven, Edward, 103 

Haven, J. W., 254 

Haven, John H., 255 

Hawkins. See Seaman and Hawkins 

Hawks, W. B., 1058 

Hawley,. M., 1622 

Hawley, R.,· 1354 1764 

HAWTHORN'S ·TWICE-TOLD TALES (book), 308 

Hayden's tavern. 1423 

Haydn, Anson, 238 239 248 252 1548 1622 1764 2152 

Hayes. See Hilliard and Hayes· 

Hayes, William H., 2064 

Hayne, Robert, 2102 

Head, Francis, 660 

*Health & Sanitation, 776-778 

Hebard, Benjamin, 1402 

Heissel, Henry, 254 

Hell ingsworth, J. S., 145 

HeIsey, C., 1622 

Henderson, Amos, 341 

Henderson, J. M., 1582 1590 1592 

Henderson, L., 1391 

Henry, C. P., 1027 

Herkimer county, New York, 1047 

Hermitage, The, 1674 

Herrman, J. Wex, 1195 

Herron, William, 1012 

Hersh (D.) and Company, 721 

Hersh, David, 237 1378 13E3 1417 1427 1622 1764 

HESPERIAN OR WESTERN MONTHLY MAGAZINE, 1338 1344 1346 

Hewitt and Brownell, 757 764 959 1057 

Hewi tt, J. L., 143 

Hewitt, Morgan L., 387 395 1408 1416 1548 

Hickox, Abraham, 208 233 235 237 240 249 255 256 261 

Hickox, J. G., 763 1307 

Hickox, . Milo H.; 235 259260 267 580 875 1475 1548 1611 1622 

Hickox, W. C., 380 

*Hides & SkinS, 779-781 

Higlee, G. E., 1548 

Hill, G. C., 1622 

Hill, Isaac, 887 

Hill, J. P., 246 247 803 

Hill, James, 903 

Hilliard and Hayes, 2299 2560 2566 

Hilliard, Richard, 53 2064 2096 

Hills, N. C., 255 

Hinkley, Ohio, 1009 1010 

Hitchcock. See Randall and Hitchcock 

Hitchcock, J., 844 

Hi tchcock, J. K., 977 1548 

Hitchcock, James, 944

462 

INDEX 1838 

Hudson, H., 1014 

Hudson observatory, 49 

Hudson, Ohio, 1214 1307 1493 1956 

Hulbert, H. A., 1480 

Hull, James, 360 1340 1622 

Hull, Warren, 360 

Humphrey, Van R., 325 326 1796-1798 

Humphrey, Wi 11 i am, 799 

HUMPHREY'S FOREIGN TOUR (book), III 

Hunt (A.) and Company, 229 

Hunt, Caleb, 580 1306 1309 1407 1412 

Hunter, Palmer, and Company, 2346 

Huntington, E., 1548 

Huntington, George C., 812 819 820 2111 

Huntington and Wallach, 820 821 823 960-963 2190 

Hurd, Seth T., 1317 1974 

Hurlbut, A. W., 233 

Huron ADVERTISER (newspaper), 306 

Huron county. Ohio, 21 23 2558 

Huron, Ohio, 306 2282 2298 2532 

Huron River bank, 1129 

Huron st., 237 247 249 261 592 

Huston, Felix, 1353 

Hutchins, B. R., 232 

Hutchinson, A., 1764 

Hutchinson, A. S., 842 

Hutchinson and Bingham, 255 823 842 987 

Hutchinson, Goodman, and Company, 593 823 2576 

Hutchinson, J. H., 1061 

Hutchinson, S. R., 842 

HYPOCRITE, THE (play), 2480 2487 

"I'd Be A Sub-Treasurer" (poem), 1363 

IDIOT WITNESS (play), 2488 

III inois, 706 flH" 1133 1671 1676 1677 1680 1682 1687 1688 1691 1692 

2083 2099 2558 

ILLINOIS (ship), 2398 

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN (newspaper), 1133 

Illinois river, 861 2558 

*Immigration & Emmigration, 824-828 

INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL IN EGYPT (book), 111 

*Incorporations & Partnerships, 829-846 

Independence, Ohio. 540 1459 1561 1930 1932 1943 1977 1996 2234 2447 

Indiana, 195 860 1538 1677 1679 1688 1724 1808 1841 1866 2083 2099 2208 

*Indians, 847-866 

Indians, 861 

"Indolence" (poem), 1360 

Ingalls, A. M., 792 

Ingersoll, Nathan, 546 

Inglehart. See Mi lis and Inglehart 

Inglehart, S., 260

INDEX 1838 

Ingraham, Timothy, 174-176 184 203 386 650 824 955 957 1391 1402 1764 

*Ink, 767 ....... . 

"In Silence To His Memory" (song), 1170 

"Inspiration" (poem), 1369 

*Insurance, 868-878 

*Inventions & Inventors, 879·881 

Iowa, 558 826 860 1867 1817 2535 2536 2558 

IOWA NEWS (newspaper), 558 

Ireland, 1535 

IRISH TUTOR (play), 2462 2469 2471 2486 2496 

IRISHMAN IN LONDON (play), 2470 2485 2493 

*Iron & Steel, 882 

Italian hall, 2431 2433 2434 2462 2463 

"Ivy Green, The", 1161 

Jackson, Andrew, 58 1119 1247 1260 1486 1487 1526 1658 1695 1789 1819 

1843 1861 1875 1879 1880 1886 1909 

Jackson, Henry, 1015 

Jackson, Miss., 1718 

Jackson, Ohio, 881 

Jackson, William, 371 

JAMES ALLEN (ship), 2406 

James, J. E., 231 233 1175 

JAMES MADISON (ship), 2384 

James, W. J., 242 

james st., 762 

DEAN DE PARIS (operetta), 1166 

JEFFERSON (ship), 2288 

Jefferson county, Ohio, 1797 

Jefferson, Ohio, 862 

Jefferson, Thomas, 866 1487 1522 1585 1800 

jenkins, M., 1622 

jenkins, Warreni,'iOs' 

Jennison, Silas H., 1673 

jessup, Thomas S., 389 850 856 859 1920 

*jewe1ry & Jewelers, 883·885· 

jewett, Edward R., 1244 1250 

Jewett, Moses, 481 1543 1927 1931 

joachimsen, Philip J., 373 

"John Nott Why Not" (song), 1161 

Johnson A., 1444 

Johnson, john, 243 247 254 1622 

johnson, Leverett, 830 1443 1449 1478 1525 1584 1589 1627 1775 1792 

2425 2456 

Johnson, L. R., 251 

johnson, N. C., 1548 

Johnson, Robert, 1929 

johnson, Thomas, 230 264 

johnson, William, 1909 

johnson's run, 237 239 

463

464 

INDEX 1838 

Johnstown, Pa., 2287 . 

JOHNSTON'S ECONOMY OF HEALTH OR THE STREAM OF HUMAN 

LIFE (book), 96 

Jones, Abigail, 284 

Jones, Augustus, 2061 2501. 

Jones, C. G., 554 

Jones, Justin, 9 130 245 246 475 1548.1622 1764 1961 

Jones, R. H., 255 

Jones, T., 1622 

Jones, Wi 11 iam, 1548 

JOURNAL OF COMMERCE (newspaper), 2216 

*Judiciary, 886 887 

Kalamazoo, Mich., 2069 

Kapple. James S., 1600 

Kaskesk i c ri ver, 304 

Keding, James, 243 

Kelley. See Cather and Kelley 

Kelley, Datus, 2111 

Kelley, Irad, 873 1622 1768 

Kelley, James H., 426 431 435 441 

Kelley, Julius, 1612 1769 2111 

Kelley, M., 1764 

Kelley, Madison, 1391 

Kelley, Moses, 223 228 1543 1561 1585 1768 

Kelley, T., 1764 

Kelley, T. M., 53 235·237 1474 1534 1603 

Kellogg, J., 1548 1622 2088 

Kellogg, S., 36 453 461 467 

Kellogg's block, 120 153 416 426 2161 2169 2177 2184 

Kelsey, L. A., 240 

Kendall. See De La Mater and Kendall 

Kendall, Amos, 887 1899 1924 1925 1928 1930 1932 1940 1945 1949 

Kendall, H. D., 1069 

Kendall, Lyman, 70 

Kendrick and Carr, 30 282 604 737 738 958 2169 2519 

Kendrick and Case, 611 

Kennedy, Alvin, 2435 

Kent, Catherine, 1010 

Kent, Harriet P., 1038 

Kentucky, 475 1352 1677 1679 2208 2426 2429 

Kepper and Caprano, 281 2513 2514 2516 2618 

Keys, J., 490 1003 

Keys, 1. H., 1003 

Kidney, J., 247 

Kidney, S., 244 

Kimball, S., 1548 

King. See Rockwell and King 

King and Cather, 438

466 

INDEX 1838 

*Lectures & Speeches, 910-922 

Lefford, Peter, 1009 

*Legal Profession, 923-952 

Leggett, William, 2216 

Lehane, Thomas, 8 

Lemen. See Ross and Lemen 

Lemen, Thomas, 234-248 253-262 264 267 566 571 579 580 585 877 1402 1548 

Lemen, William, 1548 1622 

Leonard and White, 434 818 2163 

Leonard, W. R., 1548 

LETTERS FROM ROME (book), 112 

LETTERS OF ISABELLA GRAHAM (book), 108 

Lewis, A. H., 245 579 1277 1611 

Lewis, A. S., 1764 1769 

Lewis, E., 258 1548 1622 

Lewis, G. W., 231 

Lewis, H. H., 1548 

Lewis, Israel, 1210 1211 

Lewis, J., 247 

Lewis, Samuel, 486-490 493 1803 

Lewis, W. G., 428 439 440 443-446 458 

Lewiston,. Canada, 655· 

LEXINGTON (ship), 2330 2391 

Lexington, Ky., 2102 

LIBERALIST (periodical) 1282 

.... Libraries & Librarians, 953 954 

Licking county, Ohio, 1633 

*Life Insurance. See Insurance 

Lighthouse st., 231 261 760 2584 2585 . 

*Lighting, 955-963 

Lilley, Austin, 1443 

Lind, A., 314 

Lindley, Merrick, 2234 

Lindsey, James, 257 

Linley, John, 27 

LINWOOD (book), 101 

*Liquors, Alcoholic. See Alcoholic Liquors 

*Li thographers. See Engraving & Li thographing 

LITTELL'S MUSEUM OF FOREIGN LITERATURE, SCIENCE AND ART (periodical). 

1343 

LIVE AND LET LIVE (book), 101 

Liverpool, England, 2294 

LIVES OF THE SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (book), 114 

*Live Stock, 964 

*Liveries & Stables, 965 

Lloyd, A., 1764 

Lloyd, J., 1622 

Lloyd, Thomas H., 348 

Lloyd, William B., 1417 1424 1426 1427 1433 1435 1443 1449 1457 1459 

1478 1549 1555 1557 1581 1584 1588 1589 1596 1606 1608 1612 1613 

1615 1624 162i 1764 2088 2139 2425

INDEX 1838 

Locke, Richard Adams, 1212 

Lockport, N. Y., 554 

Logan county, Ohio, 1934 

Logan, John, 540 

Lomax, Jane, 113 

Long, D., 53 522 2451 

London, England, 226 396 2538 

London, Ontario, 159 

Long Point, Canada, 674 2312 2318 

Loomis, Elias, 49 

Loomis, S., 2445 

Lorain county, Ohio, 317 320 326 415 1494 1514 1531 1563 1568 1650 

1728 1796·1798 2116 2219 

Lorain, Ohio, 634 1420 1492 1577 1780 

Lorain REPUBLICAN (newspaper), 1494 

Lord. See Ford and Lord 

Lord, C. A., 2374 

Lord, Lee, 985 

Lord, Lucy, 526 

Lord, Maria L., 1026 

Loss, Davis, 1039 

*Lost & Found, 966·982 

Lott. See Sanford and LoU 

LOTTERY TICKET (play), 2473 

Louisiana, 1670 1671 

Louisville GAZETTE (newspaper), 1902 1920 

Louisville JOURNAL (newspaper), 58 

Louisvi lle, Ky., 2382 

Louisville, Ohio, 316 

LOVE IN HUMBLE LIFE (play), 2377 2509 

Lovejoy, John H., 514 515 516 

Loves, James S., 6 

Low, John, 2155 

Lower Sandusky, Ohio, 687 

Lowman, G., 1548 

Lowman, J., 1548 

Lucas county, Ohio, 1639 

Lucas, Robert, 177 1877 

LUdington, Hopesti11, 349 

Ludington, Lemuel, 349 

Ludlow. See Viets, Ludlow, and Holmes 

Lufkin, Moses C., 383 

*Lumber, 983·988 

Lyman, B. S., 622·624 1104 1548 1622 2158 2515 2546 

Lyman's Drug store, 2537 

Lyman, Joseph, 70 

Lynn, Mass., 2558 

Lyon, Freeman, 263 

Lyon, John E., 834 1548 1764 2126 

Lyon (John E.) and Company, R34 2580 

Lytle, Robert, 1754 1795 1797 1798 1866 1921 

467

412 

INDEX 1838 

Morton, Ohio. 1943 

MOTHERS' AND YOUNG LADIES GUIDE (periodical). 1335 

Mount Morris, New York, 199 

Mt. Vernon, Ohio, 1433 1431 1516 1521 1544 1564 1514 1580 1169 1904 

Mt. Vernon WATCHMAN (newspaper). 661 1545 

Mozart society, 1153 1154 1157 1168 1115-1119 1183 1184 

1191-1193 1202 2451 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (play), 2490 

Mullark, Margaret, 1089 

Mu11ark, Patrick, 1089 

Murfey. See Clark and Murfey 

Murfey. See Potter, Clark and Murfey 

Murf ey and company, 241 242· . 

Murfey, Wi11iam.A., 841 1548 1622 

Murphey, Will i stor, 1451 

*Music, 1144·1191 

Music hall, 24 519 1150 11541179 1182 1185 13031305 1308 13111313- 

1315 1317 1354 1467 1471 1475 1609 1611 1622 2223 2221 

*Musical Instruments, 1198-1205 

Muskingum county, Ohio, 1633 

Muskingum river, 2209 

Muskingum valley, 2209 

MUSKINGUM VALLEY (newspaper), 1583 

"My Heart Is In The Highlands" (song), 1146 

"My Nose Sticks Out A Foot" (song), 2474

INDEX 1838 

Ohio river, 292 1952 2205 2206 2208 2210 2211 

OHIO STAR (newspaper), 1214 1239 1245 1572 1908 

OHIO STATESMAN (newspaper), 76 83 85 193 660 1084 1125 1252 1496 1645 

1660 1737 1789 1801 1819 1820 1846 1863 1899 1921 2430 

Ohio supreme court, 236 399 400 

OHIO TRANSCRIPT (newspaper), 1277 1607 2407 

Ottawa, Canada, 166 . 

"Old English Gentleman, The" (song), 1146 

OLIVER NEWBERRY (ship), 18 2363 

OLIVER TWIST (book, 115 

Olmstead, Ohio, 792 1085 1561 2234 2441 

Olney, Oliver, 2064 

OMNIBUS, THE (play), 2474 

"On The Brave Who Have Fallen" (song), 1161 

"On a Young Ass" (poem), 1367 

ONONDAGO CHIEF (newspaper), 1213 

Ontario st., 238 239 931 1061 1063 1071 1319 1396 2048 2137 2148 2149 

2177 2184 2187 2221 2441 

Orange, Ohio, 527 1561 2234 2441 

Orange township, Ohio, 372 1455 2064 

*Organizations, 1302-132f 

·Orphanages. See Welfare - Orphanages 

Ortman, G., 1622 

Oswego, New York, 1087 2281 2301 2334 2339 

OTHELLO lplay), 2506 

Otis and Curtis, 236 836 

Otis, Phileva, 1007 

Otis, W. F., 155 845 

Otis (W. F.), and Company, 155 845 

Otis, W. H., 836 

"Our Buckeye Girls" (poem), 1368 

"Our Way Across The Mountains, Ho" (song), 1161 

Outhwaite, George, 1024 

OUTWARD BOUND (book), 113 

Oviatt, John P., 372 

Packet Boat hotel, 803 

Painesville, Ohio, 10 973 1043 1621 

Painesville TELEGRAPH (newspaper), 1171 1269 1908 

·Painting & Paperhanging, 1322 

Palmer. See Hunter, Palmer, and Company 

Palmer, George, 247 328 427 437 447 451 454 463 471 944 984 1094 1108 

1116 1118 1548 2133 2220 

Palmer, J., 905 

Palmer, O. H., 257 

Pangborn, A., 808 1622 

·Panics & Depressions, 1323 1324 

PANORAMA OF PROFESSIONS AND TRADES (book), 103 

*Paper, 1325-1328 

Paris, Ky., 2530 

Parker, J. H., 257 

475

476 

INDEX 1838 

Parker, Silas, 1444 

Parkhurst, J., 1548 

Parks. See Tufts and Parks 

Parks, E. N., 1548 

Parks, Gorbam, 1850 

Parma, Ohio, 1006 1083 1085 11421561 2234 2447 

Parrish, D., 259 

Parsons, Lutber M., 378 2049 

·Partnerships. See Incorporations & Partnerships 

·Patent Medicines. See Drugs & Druggists 

Patterson, Cyrus A., 1088 

Patterson, Jobn, 1846 

Patterson, Martha, 1088 

Paulding, James K., 2534 

PAUL PRY (play), 2512 

Paulding county, Obio, 1645 

Payne, H. B., 235·237 

Payne and Wilson, 945 

Peabody and Mathivet, 1075 1076 

Pearl St. House, 643 1109 1601 1607 1967 1993 2015 2030 

Pearl St. market, 1995 

Pease. See Griffith and Pease 

Pease and Allen, 2590 

Pease C., 255 1548 1622 

Pease, S., 543 1548 1622 1764 

Peet, Elijah, 1407 1416 1548 

Peixotto, B. F., 1305 1307 1308 

Pelton, Emily Francis, 261 1023 

Pelton, Russell, 1023 

·Penal & Corrective Institutions, 1329·1331 

Pendleton, G. B., 1731 1733 1753 

Penfield, A., 237 238 

Penn st., 154 

Penniman and Bemis, 133 507 1959 1962 

Penniman, Francis B., 366 1548 

Penniman, F. S., 1622 

Penniman, Harriet, 366 

Pennsylvania, 54 206 1506 1698 17001701 1705 1812 1814 1817 1819 1820 

1858 1867 2087 2096 2273 

PENNSYLVANIA (ship), 17 2285 2292 

Pennsylva.nia canal, 2287 

PENNY MAGAZINE, 1332 . 

PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE (newspaper), 1626 

·Periodical Publications, 1332·1346 

Perit, John W., 1035 

Perit, Ruth L., 1035 

PERRY (ship), 2409 

Perry, John, 2116 

Perry, O. H., 581 785 

Perry, Pauline, 1622 2116 

Perry, Peter, 2116

INDEX 1838 

Searl, Hugh, 1082 

·Seasons, 2252 2253 

Second Presbyterian church. See Presbyterian church 

·Seeds & Bulbs, 2254·2262 

Seekins, H. G., 792 

Sehman, H., 1764 

Seldon, H. E., 1548 

Selleck, I., 1548 

Seminaries. See Schools & Seminaries 

Selover, A., 230 

Seminole Indians, 847 853 2422 

Seneca Indians, 854 

Seneca st., 2 231 235 237·239 243 260 427 723 726 952 2133 2139 2255 

2258 

SEVEN CLERKS, THE (play), 2467 2488 2496 

Severance, . J. L., 243 1175 

Severance,·· Solomon L., 350 1067 

Severance, T. C., 53 1168 1175 

Seward, John, 1030 

Seward, William H., 1694 1712 1714 

Sexton, Henry, 238 243 244 481 482 484 488 490 1382 1407 1416 2228 

2242 2458 

Seeton, Jane, 1012 

Seymour, A., 70 72 81 1622 2451 

Seymour, Jesse. 696 

Seymour and Griffith. 51 

Seywert, A., 310 457 904 971 1175 2166 2172 2174 2194 

Shannon, Wilson, 1138 1478 1495·1497 1509·1511 1513 1518 1520 1526 1535 

1553 1562 1574 1575 1583 1626 1633 1637 1638 1642 1644 1645 1751 

1789 1791 1801 1802 1804 

Sharp, H. A., 1578 1998 

Shatzel1. See Rogers and Shatze11 

Shaw, Henry, 1743 

Sheffield, Harvey, 1457 

Sheldon, Henry. 0., 1004 1018 1019 1934 

Sheldon, R., 251 255 494 568 571 582 790 1622 1764 

Sheldon (R.) and Company, 242 247 722 728 741 753 755 1091 1112 1127 1129 

2183 2563 

Shelley, John, 839 

Shelley and Bond. 839 

Shepard, A., 1931 

Shepard, D. A., 693 695 1120 1548 

Shepard, Will iam, 424 

Sheppard and Stone, 405 

Sheppard. See Nevins and Sheppard 

·Sheriff's Sales. See Public Auctions 

Sherman, Rogers Minot. 1656 

Sherman, Pel ig, 22 

Sherwin, A., 24 

Shiawassee, Mich.. 60 

Shier, John, 232 235 237 248 257 259 

483

484 

INDEX 1838 

·Shipping & Ships, 2263·2417 

·Shoes. See Clothing Trade 

Short, S. P., 2224 

Showers, Mary Ann, 1018 

Shreve, Thomas, 1369 

SIAMESE TWINS (play), 2476 

Sibley, john, 2219 

SICH A GITTEN UP STAIRS (play), 2474 

·Signs & Sign Painting, 2418 2419 

Sigourney, L. H., 1362 

·Silk, 2420 

Silliman, Stetson, and Barr, 371 377 378 933 

Si 11, M. H.-, 1548 

Silver Creek, N. Y., 13 

Simmons, George F., 225 

Sims, john W., 369 

SKETCHES OF YOUNG LADIES AND YOUNG GENTLEMEN (book), 113 

Skinner, n. C., 2232 2240 

Slade, Emma W., 1005 

·Slavery, 2421·2430 

Sloan, I., 1764 

Sloan, K. G., 1548 

Sloane, Elizabeth, 342 

Small, joseph, 799 

Smead, T. H., 1266 1277 1335 

Smilie, G., 1622 

Smith. See Ward and Smith 

Smith, A. D., 230-232 243 256 1016 ·1021 1407 1415 1612 

Smith, A. M. C. ,175 2132213822772296 

Smi th, C., 1548 

Smith and Dezendorf, 147 

Smith, Elijah, 966 

Smith, E. T., 1836 

Smith, George P., 147 242 

Smith, H. K., 1337 

Smith, john, 1089 

Smith, Joseph, 219 1729 

Smith, Perry, 1657 1848 1868 

Smith, R., 231 2196 

Smith, Russell, 348 

Smi th, Thomas, 389 

Smith, W. T., 1548 2451 

SNARLETON (book), 98 

Snow, Fairchi Id and Company, 729 730 743 744 2569 

Snow (R. A.) and Company, 29 601 610 724 725 730 740 756 1100 

Snow, Silas, 2032 

Snow, lV. H., 932 

Snow (lV. H.) and Company, 884 

·Social Events, 2431·2434 

Soho works, 2438 

Solon, Ohio, 1030 1031 1040 1561 2234 2447

486 

INDEX 1838 

Stetson, Charles, 946 1548 1622 2236 

Steubenville HERALD (newspaper), 1236 

Stevens, R. M., 238 242 247 

Stevenson, Andrew. 1921 

Stickland and Gaylord, 232 233 291 413 414 423 899 989 2156 2257 

Stockwell, Lemuel, 376 

Stockwell, Leonard, 1036 

Stockwell, Lydia, 522 

Stockwell, 01 ive, 1036 

Stoddard, john, 1440 1622 1848 

Stone church. See Presbyterian church 

Stone, Israel, 353 354 

Stone, Louisa M., 354 

Stone, Sarah M., 353 

Stone, S. S., 838 2587 

*Stoves & Furnaces, 2440 

Stranahan (]. S. T.) and Company, 781 908 909 

STRANGER OF MISANTHROPY, AND REPENTENCE, THE (play), 2462 2471 2491 

Strangman, joseph, 340 983 986 1102 1106 

Strangman, Mrs. j., 1175 

*Streets, 2441 2442 

Strickland, A. T., 1478 1597 1602 

Strickland, B., 391 394 397 

Strickland, V. B., 1634 

Stringer, Clarissa, 355 

Stringer, George, 355 

Stringer, Henry Edward, 355 

Stroman, j. j., 345 

Strong, Findlay, 1478 1602 2231 2234 2243 

Strongsville, Ohio, 348 352 549 1024 1085 1561 1581 2234 2447 

Strongsville township, Ohio, 2006 

Stuart, john T., 1685 1688 1691 

Sturgess, Susannah, 2116 

*Sugar. See Groceries & Grocers 

*Suicides, 2443 

SUPERIOR (shi p), 2315 

Superior bank, 1129 

Superior lane, 232 233 261 286 456 470 472 754 1068 2440 2583 

Superior st., 28 30 32 46 47 ]08 119 120 122 128 129 131 133 145 172 

239 260 271-274 277 279 280 282 285 308 328 391 394 395-397 405 410 

416 424-428 431-437 441 447 449 451 454 458-462 464 467 469-473 491 

501 548 560 575 584 604 611 696 703 714 721 723 726 737 738 761 771 

780 791 800-802 810 814 819 820 869-871 873 883 898 923 925 928-935 

937 942 943 948 952 958 968 979 980 984 1059 1060 1067 1070 1073 

1074 1094-1096 1098 1099 1116 1118 1155 1198 1297 1299 1300 1322 

1332 1334 1336 1957 1963 1964 1972 2107 2115 2117 2133 2140 2143 

2156·2158 2160-2169 2171 2177 2182 2184 2195 2220 2229 2235 2243 

2255 2258 2261 2320 2418 2445 2446 2516 2522 2562 2567 2573 2591 

Sutherland, Theodore j., 106 589 647 680 681 

Sutherland, Mrs. Theodore J., 106 680 

Sutton, Minerva, 1009

488 

INDEX 1838 

Tibbits, Carol ine E., 1045 

Tipton, John, 1724 

Tisdale, E., 232 

Titus, T. J., 2344 2386 

*Tobacco, 2513-2518 

Tod, Warren David, 1626 

TOLEDO (ship), 2394 

Toledo and Adrian railroads, 2083 

Toledo BLADE (newspaper), 200 669 1945 

Toledo, Ohio, 679 718 1946 1948 2275 2282 

Tolhurst, G., 1175 1183 

TOM AND JERRY (play), 2481 

Toml inson. See Dockstader and Tomlinson 

Tomlison, jane. 1039 

*Tools, 2519 

Tope, john. 247 1372 

Topping. G. H .• 473 2195 

Toronto, Canada. 165 1042 

T,)ronto PATRIOT (newspaper), 683 

Torp, Otto, 1163 

TOOTH ACHE (play), 2508 2512 

TOUCH AND TAKE (play). 2484 

Town House, 1443 

Towner. Smith A., 2018 

Trace, Charles E., 2107 

Tracy, Ann Maria. 1043 

*Trade. See Retail Stores & Trade; Wholesale Trade 

*Trade Unions. See Labor 

*Transportation, 2520 2521 

Transportation line. 2279 

*Trees. 2522-2524 

TRIAL AND DEFENCE OF GEN. SUTHERLAND (book), 106 

Trimble, Allen. 1806 

Trowbridge, Elias, 368 1307 

Troy, N. Y., 1046 1489 2339 

Trumbull county, Ohio. 3261518 1522 1542 1595 1626 1633 1735 2040 

Tucker, Levi. 243 1001 1011 1013 1017 1020 1029 1034 1041 1042 1044 

2451 

Tufts and Parks, 641 2185 

*Turpentine, 2525 

TWO GREGORIES, THE (play), 2480 

TWO MURDERERS OR jEMMY TWICHER IN FRANCE (play), 2476 2477 

2483 2496 

Tyler. Benjamin. 255 256 1143 1607 2145 

Tyler. G. W., 2234 

Tyler, Thomas, 240 

Umbstaetter. Theodore. 3 259 580 951 2119 2241 2244 

Underhill. Mary Ann. 1000 

Underhill. Samuel, 386 1000 1341 1345 1515 

Underhi 11 and Thompson. 1283 

Union lane. 260 1989 2442

490 

INDEX 1838 

Van Tine, D. C., 70 1417 1561 1585 

Van Valkenburgh, N., 266 

Van Valkenburgh, William, 257 264 

Vaughan, Richard, 1421 2121 

Vaughn, Diana, 1047 

Vermont, 349 1673 

Victoria, Queen of England, 1238 

Viets, Ludlow and Holmes, 2581 

Vincent. See Gardner and Vincent 

Vincent, J., 1548 1622 

Vincent, John A., 41 1402 1407 1416 1764 

Virginia, 66 706 1497 1526 1663·1665 1720 1748 1791 1891 

VIRGINIUS (play), 2466 

Voltry. See Risser and Voltry 

Volz, F.i 247 248 

Wabash river, 195 706 

Wade, Edward, 937 1735 2451 

Wade and Wells, 937 

Wade, Wells, and Ram1in, 952 

Wadsworth, Frederick, 70 

Walbridge, F. B., 1548 

Walker, William F., 1046 1227 

Wall st., 2441 

Wallach. See Huntington and Wallach 

Wallach, C. S., 1548 

Waller, C. C., 690 1109 

Waller, J., 1622 

Walnut st., 239 243 2135 

Walrath, Charles P., 673 685 

Walrath, J. P., 237 247 248 263 

Walrath, M., 673 

Walrath, W., 247 248 

Walworth, A. W., 233 251 257 2202 2204 2451 

Walworth run, 2435 

Wandell, John, 242 262 

WANDERING AND ADVENTURES IN SOUTH AFRICA (book). 110 

WANDERING ,BOYS (play), 2481 

Ward, Aaron, 1717 

Ward, Charles, 881 

Ward, H. N., 1445 15611585 2277 

Ward {Johnfand Company, 74 

Ward and SriIith,32 649 ·722 2138 2296 2573 

WARE (ship), 12 13 

Warner, Warner J ... 230 232 233235 237 238 243 

"Warning, The" (poem), 1357 

Warran, Wi 11 iam, 385 

Warren, Clark, 257 

Warren, Daniel, 530 1002 1417 1427 

Warren NEWS LETTER (newspaper), 1800 

Warren, Ohio, 81 298 1952

INDEX 1838 

Warren, Paulina A., 1002 

Warrensville, Ohio, 1002 1561 2213 2234 2247 

WASHINGTON (ship), 19 

Washington block, 275 

Washington, D. C., 390 475 856 859 1582 1695 1713 1718 1832 1839 1849 

1860 1891 1906 1951 2089 

Washington, George, 40-42 44 1585 

Washington GLOBE (newspaper), 889 1663 1845 

Washington House, 693 787 2462 2467 

Washington NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER (newspaper), 866 1662 1750 1812 1830 

1862 

Washington, Pa., 1952 

Washington st., 2109 

"Washington's Tomb" (song), 1146 1161 

WATCHTOWER (periodical), 1274 

Water st., 34 35 133 229 330 391 394 397 551 562 595 616 617 620 621 

623 624693 695 700 724 725 740 741 756 768 797 870 871 1063-1066 

1070 1075 1076 1100 1296 1322 2107 2136 2158 2159 2173 2176 2432 

2441 2445 251.5 2537 

Waterman, S., 251 254 806 

Wa tertown, 'N. Y., 343 

Watkins, T. H., 1416 

Watrous, Almeda, 1087 

Watrous, Fanny, 1087 

Watrous, Hiram, 1087 

Watrous Ichabod, 1087 

Watrous, Laura, 1087 

Watrous, Lucy, 1087 

Watrous, William, 1087 

Wats, N. B., 254 

Watson, A. E., 1144 

WAYNE (ship), 2337 

Wayne county, Ohio, 1797 

*Weather, 2539-2555 

WEATHERCOCK, THE (play), 2466 

Weatherly, D. L., 1622 

Weatherly, J. L., 39 628 1035 1548 1764 

Weatherly, J. L. and Company, 31 613 615 627 632 702 1049 1050 2574 

Webb, Converse and Company, 730 

Webb, G. J., 1169 

Webb, J., 1622 

Webb, Waltet,2065 

Weber, Meyet, 247 

Webster, Daniel, 1782 1906 

Webster, Noah, 2250 ' , 

Webster, W. C., 1148 1159 1160 1167 1180 1181 1187-1189 1194 1196 1197 

Webster, William, 2129 

Webster, Mrs. William C., 489 1150 1151 1155 

Weddell, P., 1764 

Weddell, P. M., 53 240 929 935 1548 1622 2096 

Weddell, (P. M.) and Company, 450 451 468 

49l

492 

INDEX 1838 

"We Have Been Friends Together" (song), 1161 

Welch, Benjamin, 320 

Weldon, H. G., 224 231 1458 2251 2400 

Weldon, Samuel J., 946 1063 1065 1066 

*Welfare, 2556. 

WeIland canal, 2281 2297 2301 2339 

Welles, Woolsey, 937 2451 2457 2458 

Wellington, Ohio, 1090 

Wellman, Winch, and Company 2577 

Wells. See Wade and Wells 

Wells. See Wade, Wells, and Ram1in 

Wells' bakery, 928 

Wells Park, England, 998 

Wellstead, J. D., 1548 

Wellsville, Ohio, 342 1952 

West, Thomas N., 1455 

West, Wi 11 iam H. Harrison, 1018 

WESTERN RESERVE ALMANAC, 1342 

"Western Emigrant, The" (poem), 1362 

Western Reserve, 21 210 329 795 1116 1118 1243 1479 1492 1495 1496 

1553 1568 1571 1572 1586 1595 1646 1651 1738 1783 1793-1795 1798 

1800 1831 1883 1901 1905 1906 2112 2114 2246 2359 2559 

Western Reserve college, 297-300 1307 

Western Reserve Real Estate association, 1775 

Western Transporation co., 2279 

Weston, John, 543 990 

*Westward Movement, 2557-2559 

Wetmore. See Younglove and Wetmore 

Wetmore, E. P., 127 

*Wheat. See Grain 

Wheeler, J. J., 1047 

Wheeler, Mary A., 261 

Wheeling, Va., 1952 2205 

Whig party, 188 634 660 711 1033 1105 1132 1134 1214 1217 1219 1222 

1206 1239 1240 1245 1254 1268 1272 1277 1284 1285 1289 1374 1375 

1378-1380 1384 1385 1390 1391 1399 1400 1402 1417 1420 1426·1430 

1432-1437 1439 1443 1444 1447 1455 1456 1459-1462 1466 1467 1471- 

1473 1475,1479 1481-1483 1486 1489-1491 1493 1500·1505 1514-1516 

1521 1523-1527 1531 1534 1537-1539 1541-1548 1550 1552 1553 1555 

1556 1559 1560 1563 1504 1566-1569 1571-1573 1575 1577 1578 1580 

1581 1583-1587 1589 1590 1596 1597 1600-1612 1616 1618 1619 1621 

1622 1627 1629 1632-1634 1636 1638·1641 1643 1644 1646-1649 1651- 

1653 1655 1657 1659 1661-1665 1669·1671 1675 1677·1679 1681-1689 

1691 1694 1695 1697 1699 1702-1704 1707 1708 1712 1715 1716 1719 

1729 1731-1735 1738 1743 1755-1757 1760 1762-1764 1767·1769 1771 

1774 1782·1786 1792-1794 1808 1812-1816 1823 1827 1831 1849 1856· 

1858 1864 1869 1886 1897 1900 1901 1903-1906 1908 1911 1912 1915 

1917 1932 

Whipple, D. R., 1622 1764 2065 

Whipple, Stephen, 251 260 

Wbi tacker, J., 1622

494 

Wi 11 iams, Lyman, 531 

Williams, P. M., 244 

Williams, W. P., 547 

Williams, W. W., 541 

Williams, William, 537 

INDEX 1838 

Williamson, Samuel, 52 241 318 1391 1393 1402 1442 1448 1449 1478 1624 

2080 2246 

Williard. Royal, 543 1026 1036 

Willoughby, Ohio, 936 1082 1171 1530 1561 1569 1578 1582 1590 1592 1596 

1599 1600 1614 1616 1635 1976 1998 2017 2019 2041 2047 2050 2234 2447 

Willoughby university, 301 1078 1307 

*W ills & Bequests, 2593 

Wills, David, 89 

Wills, John, 237 251 253 255 257-261 264 1764 

Willson, F., 2119 

Wilson. See Payne and Wilson 

Wilson, Frederick, 1083 

Wilson, G. W., 1548 

Winans, Jack, 2465 2471 2472 2476-2478 2480 2481 2483-2485 2487 2488 

2494 2495 2497 2498 2501 2502 2504 2506 2507 2509 

Winch. See Wellman, Winch and Company 

Winch, Wyman and Company, 2592 

"Wind of the Winter's Night" (song), 1146 

Wing, F. ,'1548 

Wing Ruffner & Co., 2584 

Wing, William, 239 

Winslow and Company, 2382 2884 

Winslow, H., 1622 

Winslow, N., 1622 1764 

Winslow, N. C., 1548 

Winslow, R. G., 1248 

Winslow, Richard, 1397 1622 2436 

Winslow. Richard, and Company, 12 293 594 602 713 732 816 882 1048 1051 

1054 1093 2331 2368 2387 2578 

Wisconsin, 559 639 706 860 1129 1137 1727 1818 1866 2083 2099 2207 2535 

2536 2558 

WISCONSIN (ship), 2399 2416 

WISCONSIN CULTURIST (newspaper), 705 1339 

Wise, Henry A., 475 1824 

Wolcott, P. H., 241 

·Women's Wear. See Clothing Trade 

*Wood. See Lumber 

Wood. See .Bergh 'and Wood 

Woodbury, Levi, ,.Hi! 38R 887 1128 15141623 1859 1865 1889 1893 1895 1907 

Wood county, Ohio, 1639 

Wood, Loretta, 1025 

"Woodman Spare That Tree" (song), 1146 

Wood, Reuben, 1797 1798 

Wood, William, 2234 

Wood st., 232 

Woodward, G., 1548 1750

INDEX 1838 

Woolsey, John M., 70 242 

Woolverton, Stephen, 237 254 

Wooster Turnpike road, 2121 

Worcester county, Md., 1699 

Worley, Daniel, 1376 1932 2448 

Worth, Wi 11 iam J., 659 

Worthington, G., 1764 

Worthington (George) and Company, 775 

Worthington, R. H., 273 280 285 288 290 1764 

·Wrecks. See Accidents & Disasters 

Wright, Fanny, 1919 

Wright, J., 1548 1612 

Wright, Silas, 1113 1548 1827 1835 1837 

Wyatt, Nathaniel, 388 

Wyman. See Winch, Wyman and Company 

Xenia FREE PRESS (newspaper), 1540 

Yale university, 2M7 

Yell, Archibald, 1666 

Young, Ansel, 1342 

Young Men's Literary association, 1302 1310 1312 1316 

YOUNG WIDOW (play), 2508 

Youngs, J., 2282 

Younglove, M. C., 108 110-113 115 116 120 127 134-136 1192 1328 1342 

1548 1764 2249 2492 

Younglove and Wetmore, 123 127 1148 1179 

YORICK, AND OTHER POEMS (book), 104 1249 1364 1370 

York st., 2053 

Zanesville, Ohio, 1633 1841 2380 

Zanesville REPUBLICAN (newspaper), 1236 

Zanesville VISITER AND ADVERTISER (newspaper), 1287 

ZENOBIA OR LETTERS FROM PALMYRADORUS (book), 112 

495

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