The New York herald., 1845-08-26

ROCHESTER, Aug. %, lS45.
Court for the Correction of Errors-Leake rs. Lau-
rence-lNaitary Revie,O-Great Drought-New
Catholic Cathedyai-Hoteis, &c.
The Court for the Correction of Errors is in ses-
sion, in this city, at the present time, doing good
business in the way of amending, substantiating or
annuling the judgments of other courts in the suits
brought before them. The case of Leake VS.. Law
renee has lately been submitted to their honors and
has attracted good deal of attention. The suit re-
ates to sum of money left by MIR. Leake to an or
phan asylum, and which the opposition contends
was illegally used for his own benefit, by Mr.. Law
renee. Messrs. Wood and Lord, in behalf of the
Leake estate, and Mr.. Griffin, In behalf of Law
renee, all men of great abilities, listened to by
large audiences with most trustworthy attention.
The beauty and fashion of Rochester were there,
and, with perseverance worthy of more comfort
able Seats sat out the sessions of the Court for many
consecutive days. Every thing is done by our pub
c spirited citizens to make the stay OF the Senators,
and the distinguished gentlemen of the bar attend
ant upon the Court, pleasant to themselves, and to
leave favorable impression upon their minds.
Yesterday 2. M, the court adjourned to witness,
by direct invitation, grand parade and review OF
our independent companies in the Champ de Mars,
vulgarly Browns Square The senators appeared high.
ly gratifed with the appearance of the military and
may, has ever seen our citizen soldiers surpassed.
The country about here is suffering for rain. The
water in the Genesee and other streams quite low al
though mills and factories still in active opera.
ton The canal trade is brisk, and farmers find ready
market for their fruits late frost destroyed many
the incpient productions Of the orchard STILL the mar
ket for the season. is well supplied and all cheap for
cash"
The Catholics erecting cathedral the east side
of the river Franklin Park The structure is of
large dimensions, and massvcy built of stone II will
bc without seats fee all religious edces should
be, to all who agree in the faith In addition to this
church. and hundreds Of dwelling houses several large
blocks and centrally situated have lately been erected
undeig oing repairs, all tending to give
permanent and beautiful aspect to our city.
We are improving in the Hotel linc The Rochester
House has lately been taken by Mr. Haskell late of Lock-
port and quite celebrated in these parts Wabrdges
Mansion House is doing good business and rewarding
the proprietor for the expense incurred in his
ranged and furnished apartments. would without he.
station, commend to travellers staying in this city
any length Of time the Blossom House Main street.
kept by three brothers Of the name-gentlemen
both willing and able to do any thing to accommodate
their guests The house has lately been rebuilt, re-
modelled and re.furnsbed-heir charges moderate and
the situation of it admirably adapted to the convenience
of sojourners.
The custom of public instrumental music, by excel
lent bands has lately in vogue here and all
pleasant evenings, from Hotel balconies most charming
melody is dscoursed, to the manifest enjoyment and
cdication Of the passer by.
But my tale spun to agreat length, and bring it to
a Close