Annals of Cleveland

Brainard's hall (Cont'd)

Abstracts: 42

756

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 November 1864 (10 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

756 - L Nov. 18:4/4 - Brainard's hall was packed last night to hear the
famous elocutionist, James E. Murdock. He first gave several scenes
from HAMLET, followed by Scott's poem "The Toast," T. Bushanan Read's
poem, "Brushwood," and an anonymous poem "The Song of the Forge." He
translated Schiller's verse, "The Gove and the Lions," and recited some
patriotic poems. Among these were "Barbara Fritchie," "The Battle of
New Orleans," "Spirit of 1812, " and "Sheridan's Ride." The entertain-
ment closed with a reading from the PICKWICK PAPERS. (10)

Entertainment

Index terms:

"Barbara Fritchie" (poem); "Battle of New Orleans, The" (poem); Brainard's hall (Cont'd); "Brushwocq" (poem); "Gove and the Lions, The" (poem); HAMLET (play); Murdock, James E. (elocutionist); PICKWICK PAPERS (book); Read, Buchanan, T. (poet); Schiller (poet); Scott, Sir Walter (poet); "Sheridan's Ride" (poem); "Song of the Forge, The" (poem); "Spirit of 1812" (poem); "Toast, The" (poem)

757

Cleveland Morning Leader, 25 November 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

757 - H Nov. 25; ed: 1/2 - The great war show at Brainard's hall attract-
ed crowded houses yesterday, both in the afternoon and evening. -
"It would require more space than we have at our disposal, to speak
of the many points of interest and countless novel ties in this remark-
able entertainment. We can only say it is without a blemish or a spot
on which to rest a cavil or raise a doubt." (6)

Entertainment

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Great Broad Gauge railroad

762

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 December 1864 (adv; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.8 ~ View at ChronAm

762 - L. Dec. 24; adv:4/8 - Evans and company's monster gift show in
conjunction with Mazzoni, the wonderful Italian illusionist, will appear
at Brainard's hall commencing Dec. 26.
One hundred and fifty elegant and costly presents given away every
evening. Tickets are 35 cents. At the close of the entertainment, 25
pounds of mixed candies will be distributed throughout the hall. (3)

Entertainment

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Evans and co. (show); Mazzoni (magician)

1163

Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 December 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1163 - L. Dec. 2:4/3 - Brainard's hall was filled last night to hear Dr.
J. G. Holland's lecture on "Cost and Compensation." He did not presume to
Present any new and searching views, but tried to enforce old truths and . . .
self evident doctrines. Anong the qualities we must exchange for the se-
curing of the highest good, be enumerated time, sensual pleasure, vitality,
ease and will, with all the pride of life. -
Compensation is bound up in sacrifice and every act rewards itself, if
- 5
not in circumstance, in the soul.
The speaker applied this doctrine to men individually and socially. (6)

Lectures and Speeches

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Holland, Dr. J. G.

1277

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 March 1864 (6 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

1277 - L. Mar. 8:4/5 - Father Kemp's old folks' troupe is at Brainard's
hall. This standard company of vocalists is well known and scarcely needs
commendation, though eminently deserving cf high praise. Their entertain-
ments are of a character to waich the most fast idious Puritan could not
take the least exception. Their program embraces a large number of the old
time sacred tunes. (6)

Music

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Father Kemp's Old Folks. Troupe (entertainers)

1291

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 October 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1291 - L Oct. 18; ed:4/2 - Camilla Urso, celebrated female violinist,
will appear tomorrow at Brainard's hall.
if the idea of a female violinist is novel, the "fact" that a female
is mistress of that king of instruments must be still more novel, and
we doubt not that the hall will be crowded by people to see this phenomenon,
a female violinist equal to the skill of Ole Bull. (2)

Music

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Urso, Camilla (violinist)

1303

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 March 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

1303 - L Mar. 15:4/4 - The Pikes Opera House co. of Cincinnati will open
here at Brainard's hall for an engagement of two weeks on Apr. 11. The
famous Zavistowski troupe, including Madame Zavistowski, will be with them.
- - - - - - - - - - - (4)

Music / Operas

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Cincinnati, O.; Pikes Opera House co. (Cincinnati); Zavistowski, Madame (opera star); Zavistowski troupe (opera stars)

1325

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 February 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1325 - L. Feb. 3:4/2 - Mrs. Gage's lecture at Brainard's hall was enjoyerl
by a large audience; particularly her vivid description of contraband life,
with which she is familiar through more than a year's experience in South .
Carolina. She showed how the long-looked-for redemption of the Negroes
in the South is to be achieved. - (4)

Negroes

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Gage, Mrs. Francis D. (1ecturer); South; South Carolina

1458

Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 September 1864 (adv; 4 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.8 ~ View at ChronAm

1458 - L. Sept. 3; adv: 1/8 - Brainard's hall will offer for one week com-
mencing Aug. 31, the most interesting panorama in the world painted on
three miles of canvas, PARADISE LOST.
Doors open at seven and one-half o'clock. The performance commences
at eight and one-half o'clock. Admission is 25 cents; in the afternoon,
ten cents. - (4)

Panoramas

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); PARADISE LOST (painting)

1533

Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1533 - L June 24:4/3 - The Democratic district convention assembled at
Brainard's hall yesterday to elect delegates to the Chicago convention. Gen.
II. H. Dodge was elected chairman. J. W. Fitch, and Judge Wan R. Humphrey
were chosen delegates. D. P. Rhodes and Morgan L. Root, E. Russell, and
S. Stephens were chosen members of the congressional executive committee.
- (8)

Political Parties / Democratic

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Chicago, Ill.; Dodge, Gen. H. H.; Fitch, J. W.; Hump'hrey, Judge Wan R.; Rhodes, D. P.; Root, Morgan L.; Russell, E.; Stephens, S.

1602

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (36 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1602 - L. May 19:2/3, 4 - W. H. Upson of Summit county and D. R. Tilden of
Cleveland were renominated as delegates to the Baltimore National Union
committee yesterday at the convention of the 28th congressional district
held in Brainard's hall. The only other candidate for delegate was
Senator Williamson.
Senator Williamson was not at the convention. When he was called upon
to express his opinion on a candidate for the presidency, William Fuller
spoke in his behalf, stating his understanding of Mr. Williamson's position
to be that he is in favor of the nomination of Mr. Lincoln, but would not
pledge himself to continue voting for him if circumstances should show
some other man to be a stronger candidate.
Judge S. II. Pitkin explained Mr. Upson's unavoidable absence from the
convention and stated that he was for Mr. Lincoln, first, last, and all
the time, but that he would support the nominee of the convention.
Judge Tilden was the only candidate for delegate who addressed the
convention.
He said he was very free to state his preferences on the question of
support. He said be had no desire to go to Baltimore, and had no idea of
going without clearly defining his position and knowing that it represented
the views of a majority of the convention. He declared himself in favor of
the nomination of Mr. Lincoln. Mr. Tilden lad opposed Mr. Lincoln's
nomination at Chicago, but said he had since watched his course carefully
and believed him to be as pure a man as had ever held the administration
of a government in his hands.
Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Tilden added, "by his course, his calmness, his far-
sightedness," had fused and arrayed all parties against the mightiest cf
rebellions.
Judge Barr enquired if Judge Tilden would abide by the nomination of the
Baltimore convention, and made a reference to the convention of 1848, which
nominated General Taylor.
Judge Tilden explained his course at that convention in full, and
admitted that in obedience to the instructions of the convention which
nominated him, he did make an ass of himself and bolt the ticket, voting
for Mr. Wan Buren.
Seth A. Marshall, Lake county, was nominated by acclamation as pre-
sidential elector for the district. Peter Thatcher, jr., was chosen as
alternate delegate for Judge Tilden. John Johnston, Summit county, was
unanimously elected the alternate of Mr. Upson.
"The following resulution, offered by the Hon. John Crowell, was adopted
with overwhelming unanimity:
"That this convention has undiminished confidence in the wisdom and
patriotism of President Lincoln and his administration, and that the people
demand his renomination at the Baltimore convention."
Permanent organization of the conver,tion was affected when a committee
report naming H. S. Stevens of Cuyahoga, president, was adopted. Vice
presidents of the convention were Theodore Brock, Cuyahoga county; Simeon
Perkins, Summit county; and John Murray, Lake county. Secretaries were:
J. C. Grannis, Cuyahoga county; W. W. Nevison, Lake County; and E. P. Green,
Summit county. (36)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Barr, Judge; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Brock, Theodore; Chicago, Ill.; Crowell, Gen. John; Cuyahoga county; Fuller, William; Grannis, John C.; Green, E. P.; Johnston, John; Lake county, O.; Lincoln, Abraham; Marshall, Seth A. (Lake county, O.); Murray, John; Nevison, W. W.; Perkins, Simeon; Pitkin, Judge S. H.; Stevens, H. S.; Summit county, O.; Taylor, General; Thatcher, Peter, Jr.; Tilden, Judge D.; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.); Upson, W. H. (Summit county); Van Buren, Martin; Williamson, Senator

1603

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 May 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1603 - L. May 19; ed: 2/1 - The spirit of the men who met at Brainard's hall
to elect two delegates to the Baltimore convention was unmistakable. They
unanimously spoke in favor of Mr. Lincoln. "The resolution endorsing
Lincoln will be sustained by the people. All hail Abraham Lincoln!" (6)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Baltimore, Md.; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Lincoln, Abraham; Union convention (Baltimore, Md.)

1615

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 August 1864 (4 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

1615 - L Aug. 11:4/2 - "Union voters of the 18th Congressional district,
consisting of the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, a nd Lake, are requested to
meet at their usual place of holding elections, on Saturiay, Aug. 20, to
elect delegates to the District Convention to be held in Cleveland, Aug.
25, at Brainard's hall, for the purpose of nominating one Congressman, and
for such other business as may be brought before the Convention. Each
county, under the apportionment agreed upon, will be entitled to one
delegate for every hundred votes cast for Governor Brough at the last state
election, and one for each fraction of fifty or upwards. This will entitle
the several counties to the following number of delegates:
Cuyahoga county 110
Summit county 42
Lake county - 29
By order of the committee.
D. A. Dangler, President. (4)

Political Parties / Union

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Brough, Governor (Ohio); Cuyahoga county; Dangler, D. A.; Lake county, O.; Summit county, O.

1992

Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 August 1864 (ed; 24 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

1992 - L. Aug. 31; ed:4/3, 4 - H. Melville Fay, the spiritual medium,
assisted by his wife, gave a performance of miraculous feats at the
Academy of Music Aug. 27. When the performance was over, a man step-
ped upon the stage and denounced the whole affair as a humbug and said
he would go through the same performance the next evenings at Brainard's
hall and explain how it was done. The audience was skeptical at first;
but after receiving sufficient proof, they knew he spoke the truth.
"It is to be hoped that this revelation will open the eyes of the
people to the manifold impostures and humbuggeries which the Fays and
others are palming off on them. Let them no longer be deceived." (24)

Spiritualism and Occultism

Index terms:

Academy of Music; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Fay, H. Melville

2166

Cleveland Morning Leader, 16 September 1864 (5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.7 ~ View at ChronAm

2166 - L. Sept. 16:4/7 - Laura Keene, assisted by a talented New York
company, presents Oliver Goldsmith's SIIE ST00PS TO CONQUER at
Brainard's hall Sept. 19. LOVE CHASE will be presented Sept. 20,
and OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, Sept. 21. (5)

Theaters / Actors and Actresses

Index terms:

Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Goldsmith, Oliver (playwright); Keene, Laura, (actress); LOVE CHASE, THE (play); New York city; OUR AMERICAN COUSIN (play); SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER (play)

2446

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 December 1864 (8 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2446 - L. Dec. 8:4/3 - Rev. J. S. C. Abbott spoke last night at Brain- -
ard's hall on "Our War and General Grant." He related the incident of Gen-
eral Grant's firing a pistol at the age of two; also of the drubbing he
gave an English boy for calling Washington a traitor. He gave a summary
of events which occurred in the private and public life of General Grant
and closed his remarks by alluding to the peace-and-armistice element, in
a delightful and comprehensive manner. (8)

Wars / Civil War / Enlistments and Confiscations

Index terms:

Abbott, Rev. John S. C.; Brainard's hall (Cont'd); Grant, Gen. U. S.; Washington, George