Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-21

niles an hour, which, considering we had
attached 10 il seven cars filled 10 excess,
vas faster than the usual speed of those on
Inc eastern rail roads. The frequent de-
tention on the route, on account principally |
Of the water works not being completed,
kent Us three hours on the road, Ypsllantl
being about thirty miles from this city,
When we arrived within sight of that most
delightful village, our eye frst caught the
American flag; as we progressed we pas.
sed crowds Of people, apparently assembled
from the whole adjacent country TO welcome
so rare a visitor, who received us with
dcaiening shouts. AT the Depot an escort
was in readiness, appointed by the citizens,
TO wait upon the Executive ond others
Neat and appropriate speeches--so we are
informed, for we didn't have an opportunity
to hear thcm--were made by the commit
tee OF arrangements and the Governor, af-
Ter which q procession was formed, aad
marched to Hawkins hotel. 1t is here due
10 the landlord to state, that every thing pos.
sbe was done OH his part to accommodate
his guests. But we "guess" that out OF the
four or five hundred who wanted dinner, at
least hundred and fifty came away minus.
The way some Of them looked woliish was
frightful. They appeared almost in state
of cannibalism. We, however, like true
Yankee, looked out for "number one. "
As soon as the cars stopped, we cut the
speeches and procession, and made short
cut for the hotel.
Landlord, have you any dinner?"
eyes sir, walk into that room. There
is table SET"
We didn't stop to exchange compliments,
but pushed in, made not few long cuts,
and, when the dons arrived, were comforta-
bly, picking our teeth before fine fire, thus
experiencing the truth Of what we have
heretofore theoretically believed, that there
is policy in other things besides war.
AT five 6'clock--but stop; we must say
a good word for Ypsilanti and its courteous
inhabitants. This village is located on both
sides of the Huron river. The most of the
business, however, is at present in the ives.
tern part. 1t is supposed that the situation
of the Depot may ultimately bring it over
The population consists of about twelve hun
dred of as enterprising people as the state
can produce. They have several very
beautiful buildings, and large numbers are
being erected. ENERGY appears to mari
every thing. There are three churches il
Ypsilanti-Episcopal, Presbyterian, ant
Methodist, all under the charge of compe
tent clergymen. The former are building
beautiful brick chapel, which will, form
its commanding position, and much to tn
appearance of the place. Ypsilanti has twt
banks-ono chartered, the other under tn
general banking law. They are both il
; high repute. The latter is said TO have tel
times n ore specie than would meet its is
sues; and the most valuable property il
the village is pledged for the redemption o
{ its notes. This place is very importan
from its valuable water privilege. Thi
privilege is improved, as we perceived, t.
some extent. But we think its capabllit.
has not been fully tested. Education, vi
, were happy to learn, was well attended to
The citizens support two common and tire
high schools, under able teachers, and the
arc now endeavoring to have an academl
cal branch Of the University establishe
: there, which we sincerely hope they wi
, succeed in obtaining. Thus much for tn
village.
, Our citizens were treated with distiu
gushed courtesy by the inhabitants. Ever
attention in their power was bestowed, an
we are sure that all left with the kndest fee
9 ings towards them, and good wishes fe
D their prosperity.
At five o'clock, we started for Dctl OF
When we got on Ten Eyck's land--t
/. which the state has not yet pald--as n
}. guardian genius would have IL, the boll'
o sprung aleak, the hot water put out the HI
@ fire, and couldn't or wouldn't carry us 4
v farther, no how" 1t probably is one of Il
h Marshall's partizans, but it played us rath'
e a scurvy trick, and it seems the englne'
o thought so, for he sent it home carless.-
e We then hitched on horses, and went vel
/. we'll for shsrt distance, but finally can
Is to full stop. We found this fresh difilct
q ty originated in two animals that were Fe
n eralists. They were attached to the G
$. vernon Mason, and tried to throw it of Il
g track, but the democracy inside was t.
\. much for them; they kept it well balance
r. So they "got their labor for their pains
Dr. and fell down an apology for preclplc
i. and when we came up, they were, as fed
ralists generally will be before long, on Mt
backs. They received no injury, but we
dreadfully scared and we reckon they "
IS not try the same trick again. After 81
dry other trihing misbaps we finally all
at rived in safety. but not little cold, in t
a. good city of Detroit.
d. Saturday was day of great triumph
Michigan--one which will be long reme
bered. On that day was the practical CO
mencement of that splendid system OF
al ternal Improvements which will, when CO
xe pleted. place the state far in advance of n
e. ny Of the Oldest in the Union--a syste
w which should immortalze the mind Il
planned it. What Michigan 'cas, with
wild forests, and Indian hunters, and wi
Michigan is with its teeming enterprise, .
We worthy tie contemplation and pride OF
We neonle. VIM can tell what it wilt be in
tx ty years Itwou.d tire the most fertile
he agnation to follow its gan: footsteps.
Clepeland and Pittsburgh Railroad.