The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-14

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Correspondents of the New York Herald
DETROIT June g. 1915.
Best Travelling Route TO Defroit-Notes by the uay
Description Of the Steamboat 81. Lous-Attenp-
ted Murder and Robbery at Munroe, &c.
DEAR R;-As you may, one of yourleisure days,
feel inclined to take trip the upper Lakes or at
least some OF your numerous readers may notice
OF my journey thus far, may not be undressing
The peasantest route is railroad to Rochester canal
packet (the boats on this part OF the canal 100
feet long, ID wlde and as pleasant and comfortable
as can be, with excellent officers, especially Capt
Bromlcy,) to Lockpor, and railroad thence to But
fao, via the Falls. You will find Buffalo much i'm
proved OF late years, and will doubtless be astonish-
ed at the number and capacity of her marine, cspe-
cially her steamboats,. There is very neat, pretty
Hunt, from the Park, a clever woman by the way,
IS the attraction, aided by respectable young ira
gedlan, Mr.. G.. Jamison
Up the Lake | had the good fortune to
get on board the st. Louis steamer, Capt.
G.. w. Floyd. She is truly splendid ship,
and finished IN manner that have never seen
equalled The hold is used for freight there are
two steerage cabins, one on deck, and small cabin
son. the promenade deck, are her cabins, with state
rooms all around The main cabin is Ill feet long.
including ladies' saloon, 20 feet wide, and IL
feet high. The door of each state room has plate
admits all necessary light The state rooms
are SIX by seven feet, two berths and two
doors, one to the deck and one to the cabin.
The machinery is all enclosed, with wide passage
way TO the forward cabin, which is fifty feet by
twenty, including elegant saloon for gentlemen,
with bar, Nc. On large PANELS, six by three, be-
tween the doors OF the state rooms in both cabins,
are paintings, truly and without exaggeratlon, beau
it'll and artist like and which for accuracy of draw
ing, bodness of touch, and truth of design, would
put to shame very many OF our over praised paint
ngs OF the Academy OF Design. The artist is named
Cohen. The designs of the pictures, which by the
way are all on canvass enamelled are national
scenery from the Junlata St Lawrence and ether
streams-vews Of Buffalo, streams and harbors-
and in the forward cabin there are scenes of ships
weighing anchor, reehng mainsal in a storm, &c,
and some views OF men-o-war in storms. The
borders in frcsco, and all the glass the cabins
ere beautifully stained. ! cannot leave this part OF
my letter without word OF praise, in simple justice,
to the officers ! went on board perfect stranger,
and received as much kindness and attention as if
had been owner Captain Floyd is salt, and in
appearance, manners and seamanship, resembles
one OF your Liverpool Packet captains. The stew
ara, (herc an important post the captain not having
much time TO devote to the passengers,) is Mr.. t.
I, Boomer, and his table exhibits his own and the
captains good taste and llberaty We had plenty
OF Holsters, (remember this is 800 miles from the sea-
ooard,) strawberries, NC, and as well served a
meal, and as well cooked viands as the Astor, ex-
cepting the entrees OF French cuisine. | wish some
OF the Hudson river stewards would see Mr.. b.
table and copy Its neatnsss, cleanliness and II bera-
ty. The ship Is 200 tons, and leaves Buffalo every
awo WcchS ioi Onicdgo ana lntsIntuldtc ports
The dates are in the papers.
We had Tor passengers. Mr.. Whitney, the pro-
Jector OF the great railroad from lake Michigan to
the Pacific. He is going to make cursory survey
OF the route to the foot Of the Rocky mountains,
about 800 miles. He had seven of his company with
him; twenty-five men join him at Milwaukee. no.
ticed amongst them Mr.. lie Roy, MIR. Rasey and
Mr. Thomas, Of your city, all wealthy, believe;
Mr. Howell, OF Canandaigua, and a gentleman from
Boston. Whatever may be thought of the project,
Mr.. Whitney certainly shows much intelligence in
conversation, and has the physical appearance of great
determination and energy. He returns in October
The recent attempt at murder at Munroe, cxcites
some sensation. The kegs which Wells had con-
tanned sand, and had been made for him in this
city a few days previous. Hall still fingers, but
there is little hope Of his recovery Hall had the
keys Of the vault, and Wells undoubtedly meant TO
murder him and rob the bank, supposing doubtless,
that it would be laid to Hall. Wells is Of course,
in custody.
meant to have spoken Of this place, banks,
&c. but the letter is now too long. The real bell
ringers have given two concerts here, and leave for
New York to-day. Yours, &C., vERuLAM,