The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-10-14
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DErRotr, Oct. 9TH, 1885
En,rok DrsPArcH.-we wye speaking, at tue
cese of our last of trip TO Saginaw, and the pst''
adjacent Passing up the river, from Detroit. aoou'
three miles, we reach Lake St Clair pretty i',"s
sheet water, about 90 miles Ia circumference
owing to its irregular shape-sarying from 70,
miles across In different drectonsit is ia'hei
low and In the Northern part filled up VITA 's''"''
and dsto, of many miles in extent, formed oS 'he
rious channels through which the waters ''""' a"0'
make their nsresr. Here is the location VI e''e no
ted st. Clair Flats, which our vessels ieSe uine
and raoney and over which, like the people of Rich
ond our citizens have lamenting for years, and
calling on Hercules for aid. This improvement,
though Of untold importance still waits to be linked
TO SEINE successful lie; of schemes and appropriations
The boat dragged hard, and discolored the water a
long distance, as we passed.
Leaving these narrow and tortuous channels, we
enter upon ST. Clair river, and prospect OF exceed
ing beauty appears on either hand. The river is
straight and abouts mile wide with very pure water
from the deep lakes above. and its high. smooth
banks both sides. in high state OF cultivation,
dotted with handsome tarnl-houses ana mills 1t
quite saTpasses the De roit river in beauty, which
had consider impossible Much of the distance the
narrow French farms, with each water 'front.' of
much nearer than otherwise. The differences in Gull
ture and comfort, between the American aud Cana
dian shores is very marked in favor of the former,
though the other has been settled much onger-per-
haps hundred years
Eight or ten miles up, we come to Newport on the
West bank, which is thriving village, aud the place
where the Wards--our greatest boat proprietors-
have their mills and ship yards. There was lying in
the stream, launched few days before. the fifteenth
a. an assresate OUTLAY of Ssbo oe0 Men of such en-,
terprse and ability public blessing.
Pine numbering is largely carried on along tRs n,
yer, there being twenty steam-mils on the West
bark, within twenty-five miles.
Passing ST. Clair village, county seat we al length
reach Fort Huron large village at the heau OF the
river nearly Opposite is Port SANTA, place OF much
business; and the Western terminus of the Grand
Trunk Railroad from Quebec, the browning work OF
the great Canadian system ofpublic works. 1t must
do an immense business and is be completed in
year or two. From Port Huron another company
take up the route across to Lake Michigan, opposite
MilwauAie, whence is completed TO the MissIs-
sippi river. This is long and very direct line thus
far across the continent
Just by the village is old Fort Gratiot stockade
fortified ton erected during before the last
Its neat whitewashed houses, and beautiful grounds
are occupied by single Lieutenaut-the garrison
having gone to New Mexico. There is mere ruin
OF fort on the other bank.
From Port Huron village to Lake Huron about
two miles the river assumes quite the character Of
hcu for sail craft. Passing up by the light house
launch out upon the Deep stormy lake, the dread of
sailors. Lake Huron is near 500 miles long $50 wide
and abeu; 1000 feet deep some 400 feet below the
level of the Atlaurc. Ii contains many islands, said
to be S2C00 mosy the north east. Ii is very IL
regular shape, having several bays of great extent
the different sides, of which nearly meets the
waters OF Lake Ontario, that by a short passage
canal, direct communication from the East to
the Northern lakes may be had, saving hundreds of
miles travel. Some parts of Lake Huron are said
never to be quiet particularly about Thunder Bay
the western shore.
The coast along which passed, is covered with
forests of stately pines and hemock, with here and
there steam mill and dock, a lone tishermau's
hut Here Is the beginning of the choice lumber re-
sion or Michigan, which is TO prove of her chief
sources OF wealth. It's yet scarcely entered up
on. though countless millions shipped yearly,
east, ives; aud south The lands fast being taken
up by SPECTATORS, who are themselves, or have
agents. ranging the forests in every direction, select
ing and purchasing the best at government prices,
81 % PEI acre. But their fortune is not altogether
good, for as passed aion. dense clouds of smoke
rolled over the waters and night rendered hid
by the urid flames from miles of consuming and
falling pines in which Boston company had just in
vested SS00 00 but not fully exnguishing their camp
fire this reverse had come upon them, the parched
soil burning like finder Such fires appeared all
points thence to the end OF our journey. They are
quite common and destructive in dry seasons.
The fisheries in this lake very extensive and
valuable, employing hundreds of men, The White
Fish ana Mackinaw Trout most taken, the latter
often WEI Ching 20 As lbs. They fish from to 20
miles from shore, with nets sunk and anchored. TO
which bGoys attached 1t is remarkable with
what eagerness the fishermen rushed on board as we
stopped IN the various bays aud coves.
kRunning along about 108 miles we reach Pit au
Baraues, where we turn almost about to the S. West
to up Saginaw Bay, which is about 20 miles long
and Is or % wide, The waters here lose the deep,
ssagreen OF Huron and assume the darker hue of
SGginow Mud, which is Of the blacklist Near the
Point above named valuable quarries of grind
stones, superior to any in market.
Passing along up the Bay the asoigdmu ion of the
water becomes more perfect, till it fully the
hue of '.Afric's sable sons This is owing to the
soil of the vast marshes through which the various
rivers flow. The face of the country is sufficient
without other proof to show that this whole region
was at no very distant period ofthe world submerged
and formed the bottom of the great lake, of which
those remaining the relics In fact the whole
soil, IN some places to the depth of 10 20 feet is
only water deposit containing shells and other ira
of animate exstences Its study with particular
reference to this point has, and will be- OF
great interest to the learned aud curious. The geoo
~ OF Meiche received much attention in connection
with the government survey but there is still ample
opportunity for Investigation. In this Saginaw
ton there are thousands of acres just emerging
from the water and having attained sufficient con-
ststency 10 be mowedin dry season called We
Prairie It gains year by year, by deeayng setable
matter, and depostes from foods that before lon,
time it will become tHloble ground. OF this charac
ter are both sides of Saginaw River, which during
portions of the year spreads back many miles anC
looks like vast lake. Buildings set high up
piles. From lite mouth to the head of navigation a
Saginaw City, about 10 miles, there over p mill
and others building, some of them running 20 saw
in what is called gang, beides great number OF cir
cuiar ones for lath siding, shingles, &c. They rur
day aud night, and in the soft pine do immense
deal of work. was told by dealer that he has
contracted with mill for 2oo00 900 feet, to be de
hrered in IS days. The facilities for shipping art
good the river being deep enough at all points fo
docks. Prices are advancing rapidly and this is be
coming one of the most profitable kinds of business
The number and eagerness of the spectators il
equal TO the great MANN of 49, but the inve st, en-
far safer. There three villages of Saginaw, Que
of them of but three years growth from the forest
but now containing about 1900 inhabitants The coun
try back s scarcely settled at all, but the ngress
the Dutch betokens that it will be. After spend
ing several days wandering in the woods, ferryin!
over rivers IN eaSy canoes and being nearly devour
turned, heartily glad to escape with much life spt
blood still in me- aud pretty well used up. The dir
tance by water is over 2i0 miles
Our State Fair took place last week. Good wealth
large attendance, and fine display. Receipts owe
5000. May you be equally favored
Yours, &c, C.
DARTICULAR NOTICE 10 SPORTS
4 MEN, have just received direct from Londo,