The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-24

The Weather $c.-Shade 1sees-Fruit Trees-Nicholas
Longworth and Son Yoiunteers-S Spencer Railroads
Sgnora Ciocca at the National Theatre-Mr Collins
j. L. Leslie's new Drop Scene, &c.
1t has been remarked bthe oldest inhabitant" that
this is unusually backward spring for the meridian
OF the Queen City For several days the weather
been and chilly Vegetation progresses slowly, and
is greatly behind the mark of former years Fruit has
suffered much in consequence of recent frost. warm
rain has set in which the precursor to
seasonable weather.
great deal of attention has been paid In this city to
the cultivation of shade trees and with marked effect
The tree of heaven the sycamore, the buckeye, and
several others whose cannot at present call to
mind to be in all the principal streets en-
robed in their veries OF green Fourth and Longworth
cty is the admiration Of strangers on this account.
The cultivation OF peach and other fruit trees and OF
the grape vine In gardens attached to the pri-
great measure may be attributed the fact that in this
city almost every man owns the house he lives in pre-
is generally owned by the occupants thereof as in this
"a result which rebounds to the credit of Nicholas
Longworth ESQ., the richest man. and one of the Oldest
Nicholas Longworth, Esq. is one of the pioneers Of
the town. He settled here forty years since, and
menced the study Of the law in the office of Judge
He had the srgacity to the rising destiny of
the then village Of Cincinnati and purchased for small
consideration large tract of land which Ia now the
very heart of the city To the rapid rise of this property
in value is he indebted for his immense wealth He is
reputed to be worth several millions Although shrewd
in a bargain he has big heart, and not day passes
but that witnesses his performance of acts of charity
He the early friend and patron Of young Powersn
fact to him is that young artist indebted for the
that enabled him to persevere in his efforts His
couragement Of other artists is well known AS of
the beneactors Of the country he stands in the front
rank. would scorn to honor him the millionaire
honor him who makes the best of the great
wealth with which kind Providence has blessed him..
His Joseph, who transacts his business chip of
the old block.
Charles f. Brough, Esq, editor of the Enquirer (de-
the recent requiston upon the Governor of this State
been elected Captain and awaiting orders to pro-
coed to Mexico.
1t is said that young Spencer tried in Jersey City
about year since for the murder of his wife, and
quilted upon the plea Of insanity, is in town.
The railroads between this city and Lake Erie still
40 miles of the distance being
formed by stage. Reason assigned by many, lack Of
funds.
Signora Ciocca, the Italian danseuse, s performing
nightly at the National to crowded houses Her
thus far has been brilliant Her particular style Of
dancing takes well in this quarter She is endowed with
handsome face which she knows how to render still
figure, faultless. Her ements graceful beyond
description. She 10 aided by Signorina Mantin, very
clever little danseuse, and MIR. Smith.
The National has been entirely rejuvenated. Among
other new things which took the audience by surprise
the other evening, a and spenddly executed
dropcurtan, painted by Mr. L. Leslie, well known as
the very best scenic artists in the country 1t
presents the embarcation Of Anthony and Cleopatra
upon the Cydnus
Collins is performing at Louisville. He will pro-
baby appear at the National next week-having been
engaged by Mr. Bates for both cities.