Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-14
Garfield Corresnondence

CAEFIELD, Aug. 8, 1850.
EDITOR LEADER Yesterday, the 7th, was
one of the most oppressive hot days of the
season. About o'clock P. NJ, there was
quite a sudden change, and with scarcely
any notice, the rain commenced falling in
torrents, with the wind blowing pretty strong
from the West, changing in a moment to the
Southwest, when it blew with much in
creased force.
A good many peach, apple, and plum
trees in the village were uprooted or broken
of. In the country near by, large trees were
prostrated and fences were blown down pret-
ty extensively. The wind did not extend
with much force beyond one mile from
town. It rained very hard during the whole
time, which was very acceptable, as the
ground was very dry, and potatoes and corn
were suffering for the want of rain.
In the midst of the rain, pedestrian
completely wet through, called at the "Bost-
wick House" for supper and lodging, and of
Mr.. I1OsUryIUHl 1lVSI
the place of dry pair of pants, an over
coat and hat, were left the wet ones of his
customer of last evening, with the following
note, which he left in his sleeping room:
% Friend Bost10ick Getting wet involved
the necessity of getting dry again; getting
dry involved the necessity Of tarrylng over
night, and tarrying over night involved
the necessity of supper. Thirteen cents IS
the extent of my pile at present (HO matter
t06v---it IS SOY and d-n me if 1 don't sneak
rather than face you However, you will
hear from me sooner or later-dePend upon
it. Gratefully yours, NORTHWEST.
In politics, the Democracy are rather mix
ed. At first the "LittIe Giant" was ahead
in town and county. 1t is now said that
Breckenridge will get fifty votes in this town
and five hundred in the county. They have
a good proportion ofthe leading men ofthoir
party.
The two factions are very bitter towards
each other and have no hopes of uniting even
upon county ticket.
The Republicans have been very quiet
thinking we shall achieve an easy victory
but in our confidence We began to thinl
there might be defeat, consequently Re.
publican Club was formed in this town, anC
there are several other Clubs formed in th'
county.
Next Saturday there will be a Lincoln anC
HamIin pole raised at Berlin Center. Messrs
Giddings, Hutchings, Cox and Beaver, ar
expected to address the people. The sam
evening there will be a meeting at the Re
publican Club room in this place and anoth
er at Greenvillage. Sometime during tn
month we expect to have Mass Meetini
here, when, if the day is pleasant, ther
will be a large turnout. One or two speak
ers from Cleveland are expected. We ar
/ determined that little Mahoning shall do he
, duty at the State and Presidential elections
, Next week is the time appointed for nomi
, mating a candidate for Congress in this Dis
D trict. The friends of both Mr.. Giddings an
2 Hutchins are actively at work. A grea
many think Mr. Hutchins should be ser
4. another term; others think Mr.. Gidding
f has more experience and that such men wi
be needed in the next Congress. 1t is yer
! uncertain which Will get the nomination
t the vote will certainly be close one.
The Breckenridge men say they are goin
to have a mass meeting at this place in
short time, and that talented speakers wi
9 be here to address the people.
e I have just learned that Mr.. Willial
Dutchin was struck with lightning last ev,
G ming during the storm. He was found dea
d in the road this morning.
! Truly yours, WooLsoN.