Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-07-23

CUBS tne quesbluA VI Vl'ShAhB pupeNAoA AtAcel
through the same, and to ascertain the pub
lie mind upon the matter. There was an
immense audience, showing the universal
interest taken in the effort that is being
made to effect such an opening. ora.y
The meeting organized by the appoint
ment of Gen. Crowell Chairman, and E.
Bingham, Esq, Secretary. Messrs. P. II.
Breslin, N. B. Seymour and J. W. Atkinson
were appointed Committee to draft resolu-
tions to be acted upon by the meeting.
We present brief report Of the meeting,
so far as notes taken with one hand for ta-
bic and in darkness can be translated.
Gen. Crowel was called upon for remarks.
He spoke briefly but forcibly against the
vandalism of those who would mutilate the
Square by opening highway through it,
and cutting it into four diminutiYe patches.
R. F. Paine, Esq, was loudly called for
He wished some ofthe supporters ofthe meas
ure of fre-opening would explain, if possible,
their reasons for so doing, aud show good
cause, if there was any, for their action. He
then did the best thing possible for the en-
lightenment of the people-gave brief his
tory Of the first laying out of the Park and
the city.
On the 10th day of September, 1896, Seth
Peaso commenced a survey, for the Connect
icut Land Company, of the city of Cleve-
land. The city then contained population
of three persons. Mr.. Pease surveyed, laid
out and plated 22O lots, the Park as it now
is, and the following streets: Erie, Miami,
Ontario, Water, Bath, Lake, Federal, (now
St. Clair, east of Erie,) Superior, Huron and
Ohio.
The description of Superior street in length
is as follows: beginning at Water street at
post, thence run north $50, east 20 chains
to the Square thence keeping the same
course across the Square to a corner post on
the other side of tho Square chains and so
links; thence $50 east 20 chains to the west
side of Erie street"
Ontario street is described as follows: "On-
tario street, east side, from Huron street to
the Square is IA chains, from the Square to
Lake street is I6 chains"
O., On the 9th day of November, 1901, Amos
spafford ran the lines over again, and made
plat of the survey, and plated the Park as
it now is, but spoke in describing Superior
street as extending from Water to Erie, and
Ontario as running from Huron to Lake.
Where now do these landholders find
their warrant for re-opening the Square
The men who have built fine blocks around
the Square have rights as well as these rich
men. What was it gave the name of ''For-
est City, except this our beautiful Park
Mr.. Paine said that no Councilman who
gave his vote or his influence toward open
ing the Square, would ever have the oppor-
tunity to do it again. (Cheers.) He didn't
think there was any danger that they would
do it. They would not so far forget their
duty; but If they did, they would never
again have a place in Council. (Cheers.)
He didn't know who presented the petition,
but whoever he was, he certainly never had
a child and never expected to have one; he
wanted no chance for nurses or baby wagons.
(Cheers.)
Then why should the Fountain be remOv-
ed? Let it stay where it is and put the
Commodore in the most elevated place in
the Square. He then offered the following
resolution -sFr.r
Resolosd, That it is inexpedient for the
City Council to remove the Fountain from
its appropriate place in the centre of the
Park.
Mr.. Walcutt (the artist of he statue) was
called for. He said that he had looked all
over the Square and the city to find the
best place tor the statue, for it was ques-
ton Of vast Importance to him where it
should be placed. He of course wanted it
where it would reflect the most honor on
him as well as the city. His opinion was
that the centre of the Park was the place
for the statue. He had been told that
if the Fountain was removed to make
room for the statue, that an injunction to
prevent it would be issued. He did not
think that would be done, for most GER
tainly that was the most proper place for
the Monument. Place the Fountain in one
corner and in a few years more they would
have three more in the other corners; In
the most celebrated Parks in the world such
works of art were placed in the centre. He
proposed three cheers for the statue in the
centre of the Park, which were given with
some force. He then said that the statue
should not be placed on the south side, facing
the lake, for then, in looking at it, the sun
would be in the faces of spectators.
Mr. Paine replied-Where were they TO
get the other fountains for the other three
corners The statue would be known and
worshipped wherever it was placed. He pro-
posed three cheers for not removing the
Fountain which were given with tremendous
force.
Mr.. Walcutt said, one or the other, the
Fountain or the statue, must be placed in
one corner, and he thought the monument
should be placed in the centre.
Gen. Crowell asked if it would not mar the
beauty of the Fountain to remove it And
was it not as beautiful location for the
statue as could be desired upon the gentle
swell on the south side of the Park. He
then in burst of eloquence that thrilled all
his hearers, referred to the glorious battle
and victory of Perry's and of the statue
overlooking that Lake which was the scene
of that battle. He thought there would be
but one voice among Clevelanders to, let the
Monument go, if need be, and the Fountain
stand but one sentiment, touch not the
Fountain. This Square had been given to
the people of the City of Cleveland by God
and the Connecticut Land Company (eheers)
and it should not be touched.
The resolution was then put and carried
by q tremendous age 10 a few noes.
The Committee then reported the follow
ing resolutions
l. ResolUed, That the citizens of the city
of Cleveland resp eetfully and earnestly pro-
test against any action by the Council of the
cit1 ri CLEVELAND which will a1IOvv This Ony