The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-27
Our Cleveland Correspondence.

houses, &C., &C.
Your readers doubtless aware that Cleveland
at this season Of the year especially, is one of the
most lovely spots that adorn this mundane sphere
1t is q gem Of a place, located midway between
Buffalo and Detroit, on the most southerly bend Of
Lake Erie. Its site is elevated, and therefore the
views of the lake, harbor, shipping, &C., are COM
manding, and not unfrequently, when the port is
crowded with vessels, imposing, presenting all the
appearance of a commercial seaport town of the
Atlantic coast. 1t is no unusual occurrence to see
at one time twenty, thirty and even forty, sail Of
vessels, from the modest sloop Of 60 tons to the
stately brig of AGO. feghted with the rich products
of the West, destined for an Eastern or European
| market. These are again interspersed with every
variety of vessels propelled by steam, from the
freight and emigrant propeller to the gorgeously
fears, and interests of thousands who travel for
| business or pleasure. These are transported with
great regularity and despatch from the termini of
the several railroads Of one State to those Of ano
Their. say railroads, for the stage coach, in this
section Of the country at least is almost numbered
with the things that were-like Othello, its occu-
patton is gone. Such is one of the arked charac-
| teristics Of the age. But am DEPRESSING.
| Cleveland, at this time, is rapidly increasing in
business and population. At the last census, it
contained nearly IL, 900 inhabitants and it now, in
all probability, numbers its 10000. This would
make it the second place in the State. Cleveland,
Columbus, and Dayton have for few years past
been running neck and neck in the race of prospe-
rity and glory; but the two former have far out
stripped the Miami City. Columbus, at the last
census, was some fifty ahead of Cleveland, but in
this estimate the inmates OF the different public in
situations were enumerated. The completion ofone
important improvement, and the partial completion
travel and commerce, with have given a fresh
impetus to the growth of the place, which, I
think, Will secure its ascendency in all
time to come. Cleveland has but just en-
@ Ohio e City sss which lies on the opposite
side Of the Cuyahoga river, will, in all probability
shortly be annexed to it. A bill has passed the
Legislature, and proposition to that effect is soon
mated, will add some 200 inhabitants.
This model city-the " forest city," " that lies
on the lake Shore" il has been lately immortal.
lied in song-was originally laid out in magnificent
tersecting each other at right angles. The public
square, which contains some ten acres, is in
the heart Of the city, and is handsomely orns-
mented with vigorous growth of shade
spicuous Indeed, most of the streets are thus
onamented, giving the place much the appearance
Of New Haven. Superior, the principal street
for business, and upon which all the dry goods ware
houses, banks, insurance companies, hotels, &c,
are located, is eight rods wide, and the Others are
mostly six rods Water and Bank fast becom-
ing business Streets upon the latter the post office
is located River street is lined with extensive
Columbus, and Cincinnati Railroad Company, at
the mouth Of the river, to distance up the same OF
about halfamile Ontario street. in the vicinity OF
the market, is filling up rapidly with grocery stores
Euclid the crack street, has superior in town. city,
country 1t is the street of beautiful residences and
splendid pslaces--the FL Dorado Of cnchantment,
the pha U'athnie Of loveliness. Here, every order
of architecture is ttingly displayed, from the
bracketed cottage to the Grecan or Doric columned
mansion. The grounds surrounding these dwellings
are all laid out with artistic taste beautifully en-
hall ka1
ing roses, and ornamental trees. The soil is ad-
miraby adapted TO the growth OF the mountain
ash, the catalpa, the horse chestnut, the various
kinds of evergreens, and indeed, every species Of
flower or shrub. These residences clean, neat, new
and many Of then white and snowy, thus delight
fully EMPOWERED, present to the eye Of the behelder
n scene Of beauty and enchantment.
In the way of public buildings, Cleveland, until
recently, has not made much show. She begins
now to give evidence ofprogress in this department
Of architecture. She has three Episcopal, three
Presbyterian, two Baptist, three Methodist, two
Catholic, one Universalist, three German, and
pleted, will compare favoraby with those Of other
cities. st. Paul's, for instance, when finished,
will be an ornament to the city The interior
is truly elegant. The windows are stained
glass, diamond shaped, with the apex orna-
mented with various symbols. 1t contains
about one hundred pews, and will seat some six
hundred persons II Is built of brick in the Gothic
style. The outside is TO be succeed DIR. Perry,
an eloquent divine, is the rector. The Second
Presbyterian Society, Of which the Rev. Mr.. Cam
field is the pastor, have edfce in the course Of
erection on Superior street, in the vicinity of the
pubic square, which will be ereditablc to all
cerned. IL is constructed Of brick, with q hewn
stone 'front.' in the Italian order Of architecture, and
is 60 by ll5 feet The cost Of this building is esti
mated at some $4,000. The Third Presbyterian
Church, which has not long been organized, have
recently purchased beautiful site for edidce, on
the corner Of Euclid and Erie Streets and shortly
to build, after elegant plan in the Italian style
IL is to be 60 by ITO feet. IL will have l66 pews,
and will seat 800 persons The Catholic Ca .hedral,
however, which Is up and embossed, is the browning
edifee Of all. IL outdoes everything in the way OF
churches in the city. Its dimensions arc 80 By $50,
and Is to be sulmounted by tower 2l0 feet high.
Ii stands at the head Of Superior street, and be
seen from every part Of the city. There were but
few Catholics here ten or fifteen years ago; but
since then, their number has been greatly aug
mented, principally by emigration. The church,
! understand, numbers some 1000 in this city
and vicinity. Bishop Rapp, who resides here,
has, within the last year or two, made extensive
purchases Of property for various purposes con-
nected with the interests of his diocess. With the
view TO the establishment Of q convent ladies' semi
nary, sc sc. he purchased, last season, the desr-
able mansion and grounds Euclid street. formerly
belonging to the estate Of the late Samuel Cowles,
Esq, and more recently to Mr.. Orratt Some
nuns Of the order Ursula came over from Europe
with the Bishop last season. and are in posses.
sion Of the premises. lilo had previously purchased
valuable property in the vicinity Of Clinton Park,
The Medical College, at the corner OF Erie and
st. Clair streets, is a commanding structure, and
Is we'll adapted to the purpose for which IL was
designed. This institution has been in operatonfo for
several years Profs. Kirkland, Delematre, Casscls,
St John, Ackley, Sc, are men prominently dis
tinguished for learning, science, and ability The
success Of the college, thus far, numbering some
$50 students annually, is gratifying evidence Of its
high standing and usefulness. Much credit IL due
to Professor Kirkland, who Is one Of the greatest
naturalists in the country, for his interchangeable in
dustry and perseverance in establishing, in con-
nection with the institution, one Of the finest mu-
seums in the West which is source Of great
interest TO citizens and strangers.
The Marine Hospital, erected by the general go
vernment, IL, perhaps, the most SNOWY public edi-
fee in the city. IL is most elgibly located on the
bank Of Lake Erie, commanding line view of
every sail vessel, steamboat, or other craft, passing
up or down the same. IL is built Of gray sandstone,
three stories high, and is surmounted by cupOla,
or dome, from which the weather.beaten mariner
can at oil times have one Of the most delightful Of
prospects. These sandstone are hewn into suita-