Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1851-10-29
IMPROVEMENTS ON LAKE SUPERIOR.

,ountry, during the past four or i've years, has
been the theme of frequent coDgratulaton
among our citizens, and none the less with the
inhabitants of the lower Peninsula, than the
dwellers upon the distant shores of the mighty
q Father of Lakes" Superior. The boundess
resources of that region, and the energy and
industry Of the settlers who are now engaged
in their development, have been the subject of
eager interest to the people of the entire Union
ever since public attention has been directed
ththerward. Numerous exploring parties have
been on the ground during the present and the
last summer, and all return to their far eastern
homes with expanded ideas Of the boundless
wealth of the mineral region, and the vast am
cunt of labor requisite fully to bring them to
light. One Of the most efficient means, of at
tracing the attention of the enterprise and cap
ital Of the older States Of the country, to this
new theatre Of action, has been the efficient
newspaper press which was year or two since
established at the foot of the st. Mary rapids,
under the name of the Lake Superior Journal.
Ably conducted by its enterprising and judicious
proprietor, its columns have afforded fund of
interesting and valuable information respecting
the mining on Lake Superior, which has aston
ished and gratifed every one who has been so
fortunate as to meet with this entertaining sheet
From its last issue we clip the following latest
intelligence from the mines bet F. Press.
"At Marquette several buildings have gone
up during the summer and considerable land
has been cleared up. The Marquette Iron
works are in full blast, turning out from their
four fires about four tons a day of excellent
bloom iron. They have four more fires to open
as soon as they can supply them with ore.
"Messrs. Eaton, Of the Jackson Iron compa-
ny are prosecuting their business Of making
iron with energy, and are sending down to the
lake several tons day Of blooms, and will have
a large shipment to make this fall. Mr.. Burt
has nearly completed his extensive dam across
Carp River, preparatory to the erection of a saw
mill and blooming furnaces. Everything about
Marquette looks neat, and we doubt not the
village will continue to grow up with many new
attractions
cooper Harbor is fast filling up with inhab-
itants and most of the old buildings are re-occu-
pied. A Post Office has been re-established at
this point, and the promising appearance of the
mines in the vicinity will soon make this q
place of business. Possessing such fine, ca
pacious harbor, it has superior advantages.
"There is no spot on the lakes that equals in
romantic beauty, the grounds and lake scenery
around Fort Wilkins. On the north side is the
bay-ike harbor and the entrance to the grand
old lake; on the south side is Fanny Hoe, q
perfect gem of a lake, set in emerald Of ever
green forests. Sweet groves of fir, spruce and
tamarack, throw their branches and shade invi-
ting walks TO the east and to the west, leading
" Midst rustling leaves and fountains murmuring."
awe hear the whole establishment is soon to
be sold to the highest bidder, and we hope who
h,,tyo xr,il Co..
Now that the salubriousness of the Lake Supe-
rior climate is beginning to be understood, from
the hundreds who have, within few years past
learned it from actual experience, if the con-
sumptiye and debilitated subjects do not speed
lily recover here, they need not travel farther in
search of health.
"Eagle Harbor has increased very rapidly in
population and business during the past sum.
mer. A large number of the village lots have
been bought by new residents, and town is
springing up under the shade of the fine old
pines. The location is beautiful, and it will be
desirable place for business men and pleasure
residents on accoant of its natural advantage
and attractions. The Eagle Harbor company
own large tract of ground about the harbor
embracing both mineral and agricultural lands
and they are now having it explored under the
superintendent Of Mr.. Coe, with view to the
commencement of mining operations. We are
informed that veins have been discovered on the
mineral range adjoining the Copper Falls mine
eat Eagle River several fine buildings have
been erected on the east side of the river: con
spicuous among the number are the stores Of
Messrs John Senter and Simon Mandlebaum
These buildings have been put up under the SUI
perintendence of J. Atwood, and they are un
doubtedly the best constructed and finished o.
any stores northwest of Detroit Mr. Atwood
is now engaged at large hotel which is being
built by an association of individuals, and which
will be ready for the next springs business.
AT the mouth of the Ontonagon, very extern
sive Improvements have been made this seoson
River street has been lined with handsome
row of fine residences, two stories in height
and located and built with taste and style.
town plat has been laid out, and buildings are
going up in every direction, and it has already
the appearance of thriving town.
"Ths is splendid location, and all the bust
ness of the numerous mines Of the Ontonagol
centering ut this place, it cannot fail in becom
ing an important point. A steam saw mill ha
lately been completed, and under the able SUI
perintendence of Capt. Parker, is turning on
lumber at a rapid rate, for the wants of thu
growing town. The Ontonagon River is navi
| gable for light draft boats about Is miles, an,
steamboat is now building at Cleveland, b.
ID. s. Cash, Esq, of Ontonagon, to ply on thi
stream. There are several interesting rapids
and the scenery along the river is truly magnif