The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-20
Detroit, Mich.
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
DETROIT, Mich, July II,

Life IN Dotroit-ErcUsion to the Upper Lakts-Di'.
Vdn Buren, IN Detroit, SC.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR -
Ihave long considered very singular thing that
you have regular correspondent in this CITY of
the Straight" Certainly, with her ten thousand in
habtants-the number of professional gentlemen
persons who have little else TO do but to write to you
occasionaly-and the many who, having no business
at all of their own, always attending TO the bust
ness of others-it is very singular.
There are great many things going forward here
that would be interesting TO the readers of your ex-
ceent journal generally, and particularly 10 persons
acquainted with us; cannot unde rsiand why have
not seen, Wanted, good correspondent in De-
trot," long before this, inserted in the Herald |
have no idea how many papars you send here, but
believe your subscription list might be much in
creased lfyou could find some person able and will
ling 10 give you faithful history of passing events
You in New York, with the exception of some
few merchants who venture TO sell goods know
very little ofus You never visit us for pleasure, as
you do other places, although excursion through
our lakes is one OF the most delightful trips in the
world. stop at Cleveland, this place, Mackin
Maniton Island, Milwaukee, and thence to Chicago,
Witnessing our beautiful scenery, breathing our
hcahfu atmosphere, and tasting the endless variety
presented to the traveller, desirable far, than
the tour of Europe. Come and see us. The SPLEEN
did steamboat Buffalo leaves Buffalo on the 2lst in
slant, ON q pleasure excursion TO- the Upper Lakes.
Captain Allen, her commander, is of the finest
fellows that ever trod deck She goes to the Sault
de ST. Marie, thence to Green Bay, stopping at the
Indian Settlements the price OF fare Is within the
reach OF every prudent man, and twenty four dollars
expended for the whole trip will be better laid out
in pro.noiing health and comfort, than twice that
sum laid out in max ing short trips about New York.
Come yourselfby all means.
But OF Detroit and what s going here. The
most important matter our good people have had on
hand for some time, is the reception OF EX-Prcsdent
Van Buren,; and the way our democratic Corpora
ton, mixed up with Wings, forming the committee
of arrangement, have managed the thing is singular
and amusing. If Mr.. Van Buren, thinks well of it,
of course all will be right but the blunders that
have been made will be source of merriment for
us for a long time.
Mr. Van Buren, arrived here on Friday afternoon,
in the steamer Great Western, one of the spen-
did vessels that ever foated Her gallant COM
mander, Captain Walker, unexcelled by any in the
old world, brought her gracefully to the foot
of our principal Streets and the ExPresdent landed
amid the roar OF artillery, and the cheers OF de-
lighted people. Here the procession being formed,
commenced It's march through our principal tho
roughiares and fashionable streets, to the American
hotel-a sorry third rate wing concern, owned by
brother of the celebrated Nick Blddle all, as is
said, because the house has sort of balcony in
'front.', from which Mr.. Van Buren, could make
speech-a pretty compliment, truly. The Elk -Presi-
dent was then, IN an appropriate manner, welcomed
TO the city, and in very neat speech, returned
thanks for the attentions bestowed by his feow-cti-
and retired TO rest at early hour. The next NOR
ming he was called on By "A committee from Cleve-
land, appointed to escort him to that pace-received
calls until one o'clock, and at four dined with Col
q. b. Dibbe. at the Michigan Exchange Descrip-
tons of dinners and dinner parties seldom inter-
esitng, bnt You will permit me to say, that this
occasion nothing so far west could exceed the
taste and elegance with which the entertainment
served. The company, consisting OF the Ex-
President, the Governor OF the State, Judge Will
kns of the u. 5. Court, Chief Justice Morel Judge
Ransom, the Mayor and Cecorder, Gen. Brooke,
and Col Garland of the u. s. army, and several
other gentlemen-in all, twenty-five, comprised the
party. The dinner elegant, and the wines in the
greatest variety, delicious Too much praise cannot
be bestowed Col Dbble for this rich entertainment
alike complimentary TO his guests and credtable to
| himself In the evening Mr.. Van Buren, called on
| his old friend Gen Schwarz, and spent some time
| at party given by his Honor the Mayor. On Sun
day he visited the Methodist, Catholic and Episco-
! pal churches, took temperance dinner with his
| Exceency the Governor al the National Hotel and
spent the evening with the Hon. John Norve, late
| of the u. S. Senate. Yesterday he took trip on
| our Western Railroad accompanied by several gen.
tlemen to Ann Arbor, visited the University of the
State, with which he was highly gratfied, and
turned in the afternoon IN time 10 meet his friends
the residence of the Hon. Judge Wilkins and left
here AT o'clock u. NJ. in the steamboat Fairport,
intending to stop short time at Sandusky city,
his way to Cleaveland, where he will spend day.
Thence to Erie, Pa, where he will visit the peo-
ple and procred 10 Buffalo Returning TO the EN-
pirc State, Mr. Van Buren, will be hailed with en-
husasm and rea'cd with that respect and attention
he so well deserves. Setting aside the blunders of
our Committee, every thing has passed off pleasant
w. and TO the credit OF our citizens generally, and
we hope that this reception will induce more OF
distinguished men TO visit us. Mr.. Van Buren, looks
extremely well indeed persons who have been long
acquainted with him think that any alteration in his
appearance has been for his benefit.
We have very gay town here (; very many ele-
giant women; splendid parties, and all the endless
variety of amusome found in most eastern towns.
Dan Marble has been playing here for a few nights,
badly supported and left last evening for Buffalo
Shall write you again 7 Begging compliments to
the young editor.
| am yours respectfully. y. L. q.