Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-01-26
Correspondence of the Sentinel.


DETROIT, January 10th, 1853.
DEAR SENr1NELs-I have been in this city some
four days, and during the whole time, / have not
met with one familiar countenance; and SO far as
society is concerned, might just well be treed
on the farthest sea-reaching point of Cape Horn.
Wonder not, then, that I sigh grieyously at the
loss of that social intercourse, and that disinter-
ested friendship, which it was my pleasure to en-
JOY when sojourner among you; and from pres
ent feelings, l. cannot now tell how soon Imay be
in yourmidst again.
This City-containing about thirty thousand
wild cats-is beautifully located ON the bank of
the Detroit River, and is somewhat Democratic
and classic in the names its streets, and public
places; such as Jefferson Avenue, (Which is the
main thoroughfare,) Randolph street, Campus
Martius, Grand Circus, &c. .ss. ii.
The city is very finely laid out, and contains
large number of magnificent blocks, and splen-
did edifces. Among the most imposing of its
churches, is St. Paui's, on Woodward Avenue;
which seems to have far outrivalled its felow-tab-
ernacles in raising its lofty spre heavenward; and
Indeed, it would seem to the careful gazer-pn,
that very much more has been expended in this
way, on this edifce, than the Great High Priest
ever required, or will ever accept at the hands of
the donors.
Better far, ye church decorating Christians, to
go into the lanes and by-ways of your city-to
seek out the poor, the forsaken, and the down.
feebled widow, and helpless, starving orphan;
your aims bestowed upon such objects, would be
"well pleasing and acceptable For remember
what will be said at that great day: ssinasmuch as
ye did it not unto one of the least of these, my
brethren, ye did it not unto me.''
This afternoon we attended services at the
Mariners Church; and it seemed "good to be
there,'' where the Great Ruler of the Universe
was worshipped, not by deep-toned organs,
Or well selected orchestra, but by the redshrted
Tars, themselves. They worshipped, too, in sim
certy and in truth-not in fear or by proscrip-
tion.
The city does not present its usual active bust
ness aspect; lake navigation being closed Old
Boreas has taken full possession of the Fort and
Harbor. His long looked for visit is more than
welcome especially to the ice-mongers and sleigh
riders. Away with your Buckeye "mud and rain, .
give lis country ssas is a country.
The Wolverines appear to be an active, ener-
getic, enterprising people, and they now pass
ing the last stwinter, in which any stagnation in
business will be felt by those in this city.
The great Canada Railroad will be completed
without fail, as early as next August; which will
bring Detroit within twenty-four hours ride of N.
York, via. the Falls, Buffalo and Albany; and
will no doubt, receive large share of the travel
from the East, through to Chicago and the NORTH
west.
Wild game of almost every description is
brought into the city from the adjacent country
At the Hotels and Eating-houses, Venison, Prai-
rie Hens and Whisky Punch are no more a rarity,
than are good beef-steaks and cold water at Stark
County Billy's on the corner. AS for myself,
am but moderate Punch man, but the Venison
and Hens vanish before me.
By the way-speaking of Hotels, reminds me
of "mine host.' Let all Buckeyes visiting this
city, remember the Biddle House, kept by Col. o.
B. Dibble. In the impressive language of the
Bard n
ssIf any one should want to nibble
Both Fruits and Viands rare
When in Detroit, mind ye, the Biddle!
- For that's the place where them things is.''
The Wolverine ladies in their general appear
ance and action, SO far as have observed, much
resemble the Buckeye fair sex-save this, that
think the former better calculated than the latter,
to sstand up for Woman's rights because their
platforms are much more extensive.
have not been able, as yet, to see your friend
and fellow Typo, J. H. Harmon. He has been
invited to a log-roHing at Lansing, and will not
return until the middle of the week.
I cannot now say how long will remain in
the city, but more anon. Yours truly,
FELLOW CITIZEN.