The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-29
ERIE, (PA.) Jan. IA, 1876.

The Naval Sonte-Navigation of the Lakes.
again write you, having leisure hour from Blu.
siness. Nothing of very great importance has oc-
CURED since writing last, but the elegant soiree
given by the gallant Commodore Champin, who
fought and bled in the defence Of his country, in
the memorable battle of Lake Erie, Sept 10TH sis
known Perry's victory, and who, after long inac.
vity Shore has at length succeeded in getting the
command ofthe u s. s. Michigan stationed at this place,
and the only naval vessel upon the Lakes for their
line Of coast Of upwards Of thousand miles
wss an elegant affair At about eight, there was a.
semblsd all the elite of Erie, we'll all the beauty
and refinement the most dstinsue pesonages in these
parts were there assembled. The dancing commenced
At about nine and kept up with animation till mid
night. At about eleven a movement was made for the
supper ROOM headed by Mrs. c. escorted by the gal.
lant though rather venerable Mr.. H. native of
France and whose native gallantry admirably fitted him
for the occasion next followed the Commander escort.
and most .et .ns weight
many luxuries and good tLings.set out The innocent
laughter and musical voices and bright darts" from
highly pleased and delighted. Amongst the complex
throng. beheld the charming Miss &C. the fascnat.
cd for her host of admirers, and amongst the rest MIR
&c, whose urbanity and galantry to the ladies gene
rally have made him a universal iavorts MIR. BID
Wv had on her best looks, and was surrounded by
throng, all anxious to catch passing glance or word
the amiable and voluptuous Miss Is, who, though
too UGH inclined to lis still belle Mira
Id the lady Of the John Jacob Astor Of this place.
was also looking very charming. But to enumsrae
them all would take moro time and space than can
spare.
There number Of naval officers present amongst
whom I noticed Lieut.. Mck---y, Dr. &c, Purser
I'D, Sailing Master PIX, and others. Lieut. s--n,
army and at present Of the harbor
embellshed in the splendid uniform
Of the Typographical CoTps allotted to his rank and
was much admired. You know great deference 10
always paid to the "button" After most delightful
evening the party broke up at late hour Of the night
rather early In the morning, and wendell my
way to my solitary garrett there TO undergo sgain In
my Dreams the scenes just past.
The steamboat Helen Strong, under the manager emit
OF the officers Of the u g. steamer Michigan with their
crew have succeeded in getting her ahoat and cutting
way through the ice into the harbor when the ow
appeared and after slight repairs she went out
again bound up the lake. II will surprise none should
she never be heard from again, foolhardy or
daring thing could not be done than attempt the nav
CATION OF the lakes in the midst OF winter
The steamer Sarah Ann, Capt. Smith, on her
way down from Galena Ill., with cargo Of 1909 pigs Of
lead and about 1000 bushels Of wheat struck gorge of
sunken ice on the 18th INST, few miles above Cap
Girls, and sunk in fourteen feet water The boat and
cargo will be total loss We also learn that most of
the lead sunk in barge by tho steamer Prairie Bird,
short time SINCE at Ashport has been recovered and
bstwssn 5000 and 1000 pigs Of II were brought down by
the Potosi 10 b. Louis.