The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-23

Lake HtT0n-Steam Communication tclh the
United States DeLa,oare Indian Settlen,eu-Battle
fought in lsl3-Death of Reconsideration Ar.
tyfce, &c.
left Woodstock last Monday evening for Lon
don. The road for ten miles runs parallel with the
river Thames, which extends considerable dis
lance beyond the former place, but which is not
navigable above Chatham, twenty.one miles above
itsjuncion with Lake ST. Clair at the foot of Lake
Huron Six miles from Woodstock the road turns
abruptly of, and after ascending hill for quarter
OF mile, the traveller arrives at neat little vii
lage called lngersol, containing about five hundred
inhabitants. The coach stopped at a very respect
able looking hotel, where it was my intention to
have remained that night; but q wedding party
having arrived simultaneously with the stage, and
understanding there was scarcity Of beds-a sort
of indispensable accomm odation on such an occa-
sion-l made up my mind to proceed, in defiance
offever and ague, which is very prevalent in Can
ada, and we reached London, the county town of
the county of Middlesex, about IL o'clock, and put
up at Robinson Hall, very superior hotel, kept by
Mr. Bennett, and which, in point of accommodation
and attention to the requirements of travelling, |
have never seen surpassed in the United States 1t
is four stories high, with separate parlors for ladies
airy, and the beds-which found to be the case on
the entire route-a perfect luxury.
Directly opposite the hotel, there is a large jail
with turrets; and having quite castellated APP
this part OF the country for large buildings this
nature but for what purpose cannot Imagine,
as by return usually called for by the House Of
Assem- bly,, there are only thirty three persons in
NADIA.
The population of London, understand to be
upwards ofsix thousand. There is very respect
able grammar school here, for which five acres of
land were reserved in laying out the town, and
further reservation of ten acres was made for hold
ing fairs and other agricultural purposes while
the corporation have expended about seven
thousand dollars in the erection Of a common
school mouse.
In 1915, one hundred and fifty buildings were con-
sumed by fire, but which have been eplaced by
others; and in the principal street there are a
number Of respectable stores. Elsewhere, the
houses are more scattered and less imposing in
appearance. The Episcopal church has fine chime
OF bells, which were imported about six months
since from England and there are eleven
other churches three of which are of brisk, as
there is no stone to be had, except what is taken
from the bed Of the river during the dry season. and
which barely furnishes supply for foundations of
buildings; The colored Episcopal Methodists an
Baptists have each separate place of worship.
From London stages start daily for Goderich on
Lake Huron, a distance Of sixty miles. This is a
most delightful place, and possesses a very capa-
at the junction of Lake Huron with the river ST.
Clair, which is at the same distance from London
as Goderich, whence steamboats, communicate
with Detroit, fftyseven miles down that river and
coach runs daily to Chatham, and connects With
line OF steamers running to Detroit There is
also line to Port Stanley, on Lake Erie, and a
steamer runs thence to Buffalo.
1t will thus be seen how frequent are the means
OF copmuncation with the United States and
not only so, but from portions Of the Uuion be
yond Detroit through Canada ; and by glance
at the map it will be perceived, that when the
great western railroad Is completed, it m ust ne
Cessarily divert large amount oftravelling from
the present route, via Chicago to Buffalo AS it is
was informed by the stage driver, that during the
winter at least forty passengers pass daily be.
tween Chatham and London.
On Tuesday | left London but instead of .
coach, there was no other conveyance than an open
wagon, which would conveniently accommodate five
passengers one of whom had to sit with the driver.
proceeded in this vehicle six miles, to what is called
"the junction., where the road to Port Stanley in
tersects that which leads to Chatha N. The sun
shining intensely, and had almost determined to
return to London, and wait for the coach that was
to leave on the following day. | had made up my
mind, however, to go on, when man was about en-
tering the wagon, who would, from his appearance,
crow ding US very much; and at once decided upon
taking out my luggage and remaining where was,
until an opportunity offered for retracing my steps
A few minutes Afterwards an American drove up,
ceeding evening, and who invited me to accompany
him to st. Thomas, q distance Of eleven miles;
which place We reached in about two hours, and
where We had dinner-a rather poor affair, the
a dollar. A'"N'' ' '' H'A'''' VI
This village is situated on a very elevated pro-
montory, and Is nearly surrounded by what is called
Kettle Creek from whence is a commanding view
Of most delightful country. The village contains
about twelve hundred inhabitants, and was laid out
tbirty.hve years since. II contains an Episcopal,
two Methodist, Presbyterian Free church, Baptist
and Roman Catholic churches, with grammar and
common schools. There is also an extensive foun-
dry, two breweries aud two distileries, with print
ing ofiise. Two banks have agencies here.
was much pleased at having thus turned of from
the uiual line Of travelling as 1t satisfied me that
the post road rams through the worst part Of what
lie called "tbe garden Of Canada"
From ST. Thomas to Port Stanley the distance is
nine miles whence, as before remarked, steamer
leaves twice week for Buffalo.
! returned to London in the evening, expecting to
take coach at 10 o'clock the next morning; hut, as
Il carries the mail, the time Of its departure unfor
master; and as an English mail had arrived that
morning, he detained us till near o'clock in the
afternoon; and it was sunset before we reached
Delaware, village BEAUTIFULLY situated on the
Thames.
While waiting for tea-if the article deserved
that name. which we obtained-a major Of the
army. on halfray with his young and gentecl wife,
naoe their appearance, whom ! met last year az
view Of selecting spot for future residence.
who told me, lac had determined 10 locate himself at
delaware, and that he was then erecting brick
cottage In the peighboihood.
Ills wife seemed delighted with the spot they had
chosen and well satisfied with their future prospects.
she is in the prime Of lie. probably not more than
thirty had married in India, where as in her native
ccuLiry, she bad evidently mixed With the best 90
ciety--the antpodes Of that by which she will be
Immediately surrounded in her new home; and yet
she s cheerful and contentei-
oh, woman In our hours Of ease.
utc,rtsin coy, aud hard TO please;
But when misfortune shades our brow,
mnistering angel thou
There are four settlements Of Indians in the
vicinity of Delawaro-the Chippcwas, the Nlunsccs,
the On, dss, who sold their lands in the neighbor-
tood ofthe Oneida Lake, about twenty years since,
TO the American government, and who purchased
tfac. OF five thousand in the township of De-
iavsre; ard eight families If the Potta waiamies
who live in the rear Of the settlement. and the
least timetable Indians in Canada The Munsees