Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-03
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NAn FIrnla. nemoraIs. &c.

The return Of spring brings with II, as
usual, more or less of change in business
circles, rendered necessary by the growth
of trade, Limitation of co partnerships or
other sufficient causes. So far the present
spring has been quite prolific in thisrespeet'
and for the information of our readers we
take occasion to call their especial attention
to several of the most important.
GARDINER, BURT CO.
Byrefsrence to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that the well-known frm Of
Thatcher, Gardner, Burt & Co. underwent
a change on Saturday last, April 1st, by the
withdrawal of the senior partner. Peter
Thatcher, Esq, who had been connected
with the firm sinceits organization, and that
hereafter the partnership title of this house
will be known as Gardner, Burt i Co., Mr.
A. C. McNairy being the third member. The
withdrawal of Mr.. Thatcher will in no wise
affect the business of the house, which viii
continue on uninterruptedly as heretofore
in the Storage and Produce Commission
line, for which they are increasing their
facilities upon the most ample scale, agree
able to the growing demands of their trade
and the rapidly augmenting interests Of
Cleveland and the surrounding country to
which this city is an outlet, In point OF
ability for storage and grain the Union Rail
vav. Ship and Canal Elevator, belong
ing 10 this firm, is of the most ample di-
mensions, having capacity OF 25O'OOO
bushels; and being provided with all the
modern appurtenances, with such addition
al improvements as the proprietors could
introduce to render it all the more advsn-
tapeous, it is not excelled by any similar
building in the country in conveniences
for the rapid loading and unloading OF
grain, whether on cars or vessels, while at
the same time the most perfect security is
guaranteed for the safety of everything re-
ceived by the thorough arrangements, both
in structure and necessary precau-
tions, to prevent casualties from fire.
The situation of this elevator is also val
liable for its contiguity to, and uninterrupt-
sd approach from all the railroads converg-
ing at this point. For weighing, it is pro-
vided throughout with Fairbanks scales
to each of which is attached q tally clock
thus rendering mistakes impossible. The
boiler and engine are separated from the
main building by heavy walls, thus render
ing the latter free from danger by acci-
dents or mishaps from this source. The
entire charge of this branch of the busi'
ness is under the careful management o.
Mr.. Geo. ". Burt, with a competent corps
of subordinates, which is sufficient assu-
rance to all who know that gentleman thai
the interests of those intrusting theil
property to the care of the firm will be
properly regarded.
On the south side of the elevator the firm
have ample conveniences for receiving Oh
shipping coarse freights, as grind-stonesi
marble, slaves, lumber, &c. They have
here the only derricks in the city for the
transfer of heavy freights, one capable Of
lifting twenty tons and the other from
eight to ten tons, and worked upon the
most expeditions principle.
Adjoining the elevator on the north side
they are now erecting temporary wooden
warehouse of sufficient capacity to accom-
modate their present business, but which
will be replaced at as early day as prae-
ticsble by a considerably larger and more
substantial building, with the addition Of
an apartment for drying grain. They re-
move from their present location to the new
warehouse during the present week. One
of the advantages which the new location
will afford is the direct communication il
gives with the railroads, thereby saving the
very important item of drayage expense tc
those doing business with the firm.
ofthe gentlemen composing this firm we
can say nothing that will add to their al
ready wide spread reputation for integrity
large business qualifications and devotion
to the interests of their patrons-conditions
which inevitably insure success. Mr.. Geo
". Gardner, who by the change is placed
at the head of the firm, is justly recognized
as occupying the first rank among the mer-
chants of Cleveland for practical business
qualifications, energy and unimpeachable
integrity. The other members of the firm
are experienced and thorough business
men. We again call the attention of our
readers to their advertisement as setting
forth more fully their business, and COM
mend them to generous share of the pub
lilo favor.
HUGHES, DAVIS ROCKEFELLER.