Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-09-13

NeitDEullou III illh Cllys says.
But no description can convey an ADEQUATE
idea Of the magnifcence Of the display
The Cleveland papers come to us with vOlu-
minous accounts Of the festivities, but they
contain so much Of interest that We despair
of making a satisfactory collation. from their
teeming incidents, therefore do not make the
attempt. It was, without doubt, the largest
gathering of the kind ever known in the
West, and perhaps the whole Union. 1t was
a grand festival Of patriotism, worthy of the
glorious event it cOmmemorated, worthy of
the State of Ohio, and worthy of the enter
prising and energetic city, the public spirit
Of whose citizens has raised n noble mOnu-
ment to the noble naval hero Of 1872.
The Inauguration of the Perry Statue at
Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday, was of the most
imposing character, and will long be re-
membered by those who participated in the
ceremonies. No city Of the Great West has
ever presented such a magnificent scene be-
fore. We might dispose of the whole mat
ter by characterizing 1t as indescribable. To
speak of the fine military display-of the
procession, the splendid Grafton, is not
en- ough, and can convey but feeble idea
of the eloquence of the crowd. The univer-
sal ovations Of eighty thousand live hearts,
out-splendOred all the grand formalities of
the occasion. The Hero Of Lake Erie lived
again, and fought and won his battle anew
Neverin the widest dreams of his ambitious
manhood could he have hoped for such
tribute TO his herOism, as that rendered to it
yesterday.-Bl1f. Rep.
The TENTH AT CLEVELAND Everything at
Cleveland on Monday, in commemoration of
the day, and in connection with the Perry
Monument, was a success. The crowd of
people was immense-estimated as high as
one hundred thousand; the display in pro-
cession by the Military, as well as by the
Masons, Odd Fellows, &c, was very fine
not the least interesting of which were the
200 and more Old Soldiers; the speaking by
Mayor Senter, Geo. Bancroft, DR.. Parsons
and son of Oliver Hazard Perry, was excel
lent; and the monument itself is certainly a
great success-an honor to the artist, and to
the city whose patriotism and munifcence
ordered its erectiOn.-PaiHeSUilLe ADJ.
The procession was the most imposing
ever witnessed in the west. The ceremonies
of Inauguration were highly appropriate, and
passed of with entire satisfaction.-Elyria
Dem:
Cleveland was inundated with people-her
streets blocked up by the living, moving
mass, and the very house-tops crowded with
human beings. The military display was
beyond question the best ever seen in the
State. The proceedings were all of very
interesting character, and the programme on
the part of the authorities of Cleveland was
well filled. During the action of the sail
vessels outside in a mock battle, the banks
of the lake for a great distance were lined
with mo fbn1 fhougord no
pie, and presented one of the grandest scenes
we ever beheld.-C C0HHeaut Reporter.
Our Buffalo contemporaries are enthusiast
tic as we are happy tosee. We extract from
the Express of yesterday, several paragraphs.
After speaking of the crowd, the encamp-
ment IS noticed and compliment paid to
the Cleveland military.
The Cleveltnd Light Guards were in their
lately adopted Zouave dress, and added
much to the display. They are an exceed
ingly fine corps. The Cleveland Grays, in
more sober dress, appeared less brilliantly,
but won their full share of admiration by
the soldierly qualities they exhibited.
The movement of the procession was de-
layed until after twelve o'clock by the late
arrival Of the MasOns from this city and Ro-
chester, and perhaps by other causes. When
finally formed and in motion, it equalled any
pageant that we ever saw. The military
display was extensive and magnificent, and
the Masonic turnout very large and impos-
ing. The most interesting feature was a
large body of old soldiers, veterans Of 1872,
nearly two hundred in number.
Ofthe statue, the Editor cannot say enough.
Then came the unwilling of the statue, by
the artist, William Walcutt. It had, until
now, been wrapped clear to the base, in the
| folds of a splendid flag; but in an instant the
envious banner was uufurled, and the statue,
majestic and beautiful, stood revealed before
the eyes of the assembled thousands. There
was a moments hush, while each one gazed
| in wondering admiration, and then burst
| shouts of exclamatiOns from every lip. AL
| expectation had been surpassed. No one had
/ looked for so exquisite work of Art-sC
| splendid a memorial of the hero of Lake
| Erie. 1t was statue worthy of classic lands
"a monument that would grace any city in
| the world.
As an work of art, it is faultless. We say
this after having minutely examined it fol
the space of an hour, and finding ourselve:
wholly unable, at the end Of the examina-
ton, to detect the slightest flaw. There
stands Perry, leading his right hand upon 9
| capstan, besides which lies an anchor anO
over which is thrown flag, his face radiant
with vitality, and his whole form instinct
with life. The left arm lies across the capa'
cious breast, the index-fnger of the hanG
pointing, apparently to some object which
requires attention.
The details of this masterpiece ofart are as
tonishingly beautiful. The watch-chain fairly
bangles; the ruiies look as though they haC
Just come from the laundry; the tassels OF
the boots hang there; the buttons are actually
sewed on, and the anchors which they beal
were moulded rather than cut. All in all
the statue is a paragon-and contractors anC
artist are workmen, and indeed all who havt
had anything to do with its creation, hav,
every cause for self graduation.
There, friend Walcutt, does, that satisfy
you?