The New York herald., 1844-10-17
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Michigan.
Correspondence OF the Herald
ADRIAN, (Michigan) Sept. 9Th, 1874.



JAMES G.. BENNETT, ESQ.
arrived in this beautiful and thriving village ten
days since, after journeylng in the northern and
western part of the State. Michigan is increasing
rapidly IN population, and improvements, and will
soon be one of the brightest States in the confe-
deracy.
The western country is the place for hxins, and
more enthusiastic and excitable people is not to
be found Since arrived in this State have at
tended several political meetings of both parties,
and was asonished to hnd such large numbers
sembled on these occasions. The hardy pioneer
of this State is alive to the interest OF his
country. They flock in thousands 10 the de-
mocratc standard, and send mp such shouts
for Polk, Dallas, Oregon and Texas, as makes
bless 'em, are out such occasions with health,
strength, and vieor, and are tor Annexation TO a
man." If their example is any test Of sincerity
CLAY stands no chance in this State from present
demonstrations. His last Texas letter has set the
Abolition hive in buzz, and which will settle those
on their own king bee, who were previously much
atacht 10 Clay ioi his supposed anti-aDne xation
views The irothy orator was much " out OF
Sorts on Its reception. IL put an estoppel on his
mouth for the time being, and overturned his labo-
rous Efforts in convincing the Liberty party that
they the Wings, were OF " bone and flesh with
themselves Some choked in swallowing the bit
pill, while others more trained and drilled in
the PARTY ranks seemed 10 take IL OF course just
the patent guZZieb uOW1 tne pTcscIlDeu uOSe
"Marrying and giving III marriage" IS the cause
of much excitement In ,hls village Two wed
dIngs have taken place within the last few daya
One came oil last evening III high HE happen
ed To- be fortunate in taking my abode for a lew
days at the American Hotel, where this notable
affair came oil +. ! King, a. merchant OF this
place, was married to Miss Bartlett, daughter OF
mime Host" Three hundred Of the sexes were
present Here saw specimen OF western quail
ty and arlsocracy, basked IN the smiles OF Adrans
fair daughters, drank in fact al the fountain OF So
cia pleasure, and felt the radiance OF their soft
and laughing eyes. The large assembly room vas
| we'll prepared tor the occasion-the walls orna-
mented with various uappings and brilliantly
| Illuminated There were the flushed and warm.
ones-tne tair and demnre Babtst-the self.inde-
| pendent, and self sufficient Presbyterian, who
| dress in purple and fine linen, and "thank their
God that they are not as other mem the plain and
| sanciimonous faced Methodlst-the brainless ex-
| quisite with 'keIchei saturated with "exlract de
| cologne each with lips unusually dstended, and
eyes gazing intenty on the fair one, as II anxious
| to give her salute al the close OF the ceremony.
| Gracious. do my eyes deceive me No 4! these
variegated vlsaaes, one after another, are being
brought into friendly meeting with the BRIDES l,
| too, followed and touched The de!ectable iips,
which retained thelr sweetness alter frequent dis
| tations. Alter repairing 10 table richly spread
with good things aud the retiring oil the iastidious,
who turn up their nose AT youthful amusement,
we retraced our steps TO the hall OF mirth, where
music rose with voluptueus swell from the orches-
| ira, and each wed with the other, tripping the
| light fantastic toe" The Adrian Guards were out
| in full dress, which gave military appearance to
| the scene A better and more generous hearted
| set of young fellows never met The citizens
should feel proud of such company for size, form
| and dress, they equal any independent company
| Pve met this many day
What change has taken place here But few
wears since il was an entire wllderness-now one
Of the most active and flourishng villages in the
| State with three thousand inhabitants, figuring In
the pomp and splendor incident to worth and luxu-
ry Here you find the rich pharlsee and the hum
| bic publlcan-but each working IN LIE as 1t they
| were not of one common father, or had one COM
| mon destination.
Mine host is sentemanly and good humored
/ fellow / would recommend his house as desiia-
Bile stopping place for the honest. He has wine To
| cheer the heart, and every comfort the traveller
| desires.
| On the morrow leave for the South, Lord will
| ling when Pm in hopes of finding warmec eli
| mate, from whence Pll write If any thing strange
i or new happen Yours in haste. GEO.