Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-11-22

and prominent Is UunduTn Castle, the
residence of Sir Allen Notwithstanding
down as proudly in the strength Of battle
| ment and tower. as if il shared in the pride
of its kniehtly owner. The next place Of
importanceis London,the capital Of Middle
sex county. situated on an elevated plain at
the confluence of the two branches of the
river Thames ii is the trading center of a
wide and prosperous agricultural region,
and has some exceedingly beautiful public
buildings. The road thus far has been
through country quite broken and billy,
covered in most parts with heavy timber,
and after leaving London the land continues
high and somewhat uneven for distance.
but finally spreads out into broad fats
Ten miles west Of London, the road strikes
perfectly straight line, which it keeps for
hfty-seven miles; the scenery throughout
its entire extent is extremely uniform, the
road running over a low embankmeu,,
| through fat and tor the most part thiniy
settled region, and fanked on either side
by an almost unbroken forest of black ash,
elm and such othe. timber as usually grows
on low ground. Chatham appears to be
the headquarters of the underground rail-
road passengers; fugitives cross a, Detroi,
and Immediately make their way to this
place, and from the number that swarm
around the station one would suppose they
composed the largest share of the inhabit-
| ants.
Two or three miles west Of Chatham a
prairie sweeps off on either hand, and ex-
tends TO the shores of Lake St. Clair:
limited, however, on the north and south
by woods. at an average distance of mile
| from either side Of the road. About nine
miles west Of Chatham the toad comes in
sight of Lake St. Clair, along the southern
shore OF which it continues to Windsor.
The coast of ST. Clair is low, even, and
but lightly timbered. Often the eve NAV
wander for miles over low, cultivated
plains, without meeting with single stump
or other object to interrupt the monotony
OF the surface. This low land is covered
with an alluvial deposit. of extraordinary
fertility, and in summer forms a waving
| exPanse of the richest vegetation.
Windsor, the western terminus of the
road, is 23o miles from Suspension Bridge,
opposite the city Of Detroit; the river,
half mile wide, is crossed by steam ferries.
Detroit, formerly fur-srade depot, is the
largest and most fonrishing place in Michi-
gan. II enjoys great facilities for an ex-
iensive commerce, land few cities have better
prospects for future eminence. The city
stands on an elevated site, about 80 feet
above the water-is regularly laid out, and
has many excellent public buildings and
private residences.
The Michigan Central Railroad connects
at Detroit with the Great Western road,
and also the North Shore Line of Steamers
from Buffalo-.he latter forming, beyond
dispute, altogether the pleasantes commu-
nication with the east in the travelling sea-
son. The favorable situation of Michigan,
having immediate access to four of the
great American lakes-its fine soil and
climate-its mineral resources and other
advantages, must eventually make i, one OF
the most prosperous of the Western States.
Its industry is as yet only in its infancy,
and its capabilities only partially known !;
manufactures are progressing, but are vet
confined chiefly TO articles Of immediate
necessity. The farmers raise almost every
staple OF temperate climates, and are rich
in live stock /; the chief cereal crops con-
sist Of wheat, oats and Indian corn.-
Michigan is perhaps better situated for
commerce than any other inland State; it
is now accessible from New York and New
Orleans wholly by water, and with those
places maintains considerable traffic. With
regard otis inland trade, every facility is
enjoyed tina, navigable rivers and excellent
roads can afford.
In going ives. the railroad passes through
Ypsilan,i, the seat Of the state normal
school, and few miles further brings US to
Ann Arbor containing the State University,
founded in 1887 tits supported by fund
arising from lands appropriated TO its use
by Congress, and is governed by board Of
Regents; no charge is made for tuition
Provision is made by law for 26 professor
ships. and also for the establishment of lie.
partmen,s for female education, for the edu-
cation Of teachers, and for agricultural
science; but tie institution as now organ
lied consists only of seven professors and
three Observation-Disclosures and the sci
ences, law, and medicine. There is also
the Catholic College Of st. Philips near
Detroit, and an exceIlen, system. Of common
schools in the State. Kalamazoo, on the
south side of the river of that name il an