New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-07-01

opened upon them deadly FIRE. Col CroehAn, Standing
upon elevated mound directed his troops who stood
their ground 18th desperate vaor. The gallant Holm
in aiieup ping 10 flank the British was shot doEn For
half hour the Americans noby essyed to break
tie British nes while bloody havoc and savage slaughter
were making fearful nrosds smorg them. The Indians
fought with DESPERATION and scap@i promiseuousy ms
dead ard dying retreat was ordered and the Amer
fed TO their boats tn the loss OF many soldiers and
unusual number of officers In this most disastrous
conflict only single Indian killed the British side
Davonpsr; aud John DOusman in this battle and le
their he ceilOg Of the farm house, written IN
bold letters.
DEriBg these bloody times Mrs Davenport and her SIX
children rsmsined the Island. constantly annoyed aad
r.slied by hen. called the wife of Yankee rebel After
the battle the British and Indians returned to the Forhs
Indisns broed the Goals the hands flesh and hearts
d the ,lar and the ratings leading to the British Com
rsnd.r (Col. DowelD were covered With bleeding
soaps The British held possession Of the Island until the
re.urn Of peace when Davenport again Joined his wife and
children The exceeding beauty and sysliness OF this
Island and its surroundings enhanced ssbdres fold
b, the Indian traditions the adventures Of the early Ms
.o,,es and fur traders and the bloody coucts with
which they identified.
A.,p,ce Of resort during the summer months, Their.
can be rene desirsbenOne possessing more srac
island Of Nackinav. The cold transparent wsers-tAe
nure bracng sir-the delicious white feb and trout Dos
ass strengthening life renewing efficacy and give TO the
.r.rysted ysem Of the invalid strength aud health
mi acton The itself presents rugged appearance
nm, n. white washed wall. OF the Fort upon the elevate.
c III. clearly boarding houses the grsveled walks aad
rstb. Of cem.ItOd Fort olme, upfted 800 feet above
be Lake the bold scenery and curious monuments
,h objects pleasant to the eye and of pleasurabls in
,sr.s, 70 the inquisitiye stranger.
7, different directions - be seen the Skull Rock
Giant Arch Whispering Well, Natural Pyramid and Lo
vsr. Lap the Giants Arch being 40 feet above the
n, n. Pyramid 80 feet in diameter at is base and On
higb and each and all Of them associsted with roman
-; tragic IL ard heroic incidents
,ihereh rs years ago. the jealous Catholic Mssio,,rv
Ia here the cross embematic Of mans R-demnion-
t0h this region has been thoroughly explored
century and during that period has been the cao,r
~ busipess operations OF the French and British Fnr
u ". ard although emigration and civilization b,,a
,ba forests and prairies to blossom as the rose
of miles vest Of Observation-Disclosures a. ~.
"u' attn preserves It's original wild and rn,.-.~i
I'D characteristics. Here, daily and honr,. az.
40 birck bark canoes OF the red renr go
Ve - n er the pellucid waters and upon the white noh
ercircng the Bay, can be seen at all ,ia. a.
py EVAN the painted chleftan, the long blac[ bai,aI
- and her shirtless urchin'
20, nlaces of summer resort you will see the co--
aid the pleasure hun,er and per,on. az sla
1eisure" taking an airing in the splendid turn
18th Gorgeous trappngs and servant. in ryo-,,
ou" Ibis ancient Congress ground of N,tura. roi,o
"hn' % viii see men, women and children .,o,.ad
meis ,ro.vheeled cart, upon bear skins and b.F,Io
awe! s-.un bya French pony, with ragged hslebres5
TO- In hi. way they merriy thread the circ,;.
'oi litHcu passes aad, jogging and iold,, oI,,,
ioA' ~ Hood 10 course swiftly through the ansr,.,
o"u'o - rsstore TO the paid cheek OF beauty tb al
Of health and physeSl ,s0i.
~ a.. s,lfe1hibtng msHionaire, the anxious no,bor.
nj, daug hter the trading politicians and vain ylo
shu - EATERS most do congregate wbna a, ~;
altar OF the GIeat sp anna crystalline waters are
., he seen these who seek msnal and phv.,.I "a
70 the labors and snxieties Of an active br;s
c = r.,reat from Southern sun here aI,o r.
nv Il s,,netimes thousands, of indians ara won, >,
-, liuger around the pleasant haunts and D..
or fatbers-receiyiDg to day their annual al
"a tomorrow robbed thereof BY the Chri,,i,n;,ed
and civilized white men.
con GOOD shot Then shoulder and frearav
mon land or water 10 your hearts content Are you
Disciple Of saak Walton Mh 'hng tackle aud grocris
rs. i.saf On board hackinaw boat with two b,lf
,-F .d AL and in two hours you are n the u,
I;r rail- up the stream POO rods and hal -
- n. kuack your bag viii contain 25o .,ecLloI
! 10 Won want keen appetite for breakf,,t 90 on,
~ uocLi,ax fisherman at break OF day-helo ,,pe nm
IN faths.s Of water, with 20 to 30 Ike front
from from SIX to sixty pounds and 100 white Al
from 20 70 ELK pounds-and on your return
skfast will ta gooG DO you wish to maksa
t-na.r responsibilities happy Pack them into
ioI,ir, horse cart, with mixed breed to drive who
aber sreats or understands the Kings English. Final
J., are you young Then ielsI' pretty girl follow the
1i6ipg way to the Lovers leap or gently glide DER the
silver waters ofthe bay in bark canoe, by moonlight
improve Willie young such joyous occasions, for when
you're cd you can't