The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-27
Our Mackinaw Correspondence.
TIE MISSION HOUSE, MAcKIyAw,

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June H. 1885,
Beauties Of AdcIindr-Grand Democratic Rejoicngs in
favor of the Nomination Of Buchanan, &C., dc.
Who hasn't seen Macknaw had better hold his jaw -
although Improvement on Quen ha visto Seriglid
ha rso rigia," is still very forcble West
proverb. The writer having Mackinaw is &C
cordingly under bonds to hold his jaw and
queny lets loose the HERALD This lake grit island Of
Macknaw rising from out Of the blue waters and covered
with verdure TO its lofty crown, old Fort Holmes, Offers
to the tourist unnumbered attractions regards beau
full views lovely drives through leay woods and sylvan
walks Of miles in length One Of the lovees of the walks
is that from the Mission House 70 Arch Rock great
tura curiosity not second TO the great Natural Bridge in
point Of the exquisite beauty Of the view from the arch
The blue waters Of the lake. the graceful trees descending
the pebbly beach, the varied effects Of sunlight and
shadow, all 60 TO form picture t for Claude TO copy.
Nor this the only curiosity their is numberess
every walk reveals Hem TO the visiter. II you want
scenery this is the spot you want fresh, pure, healthy
air splendid appetite, retreat from dust and heat
cool nights and refreshing sleep, Macknaw You
cotilon Ia Newport you needn't fight the tiger" or
drink yourself blind Ia Saratoga or consider yourself
poor exile and have the blues, Ia Long Branch. Bat
you Dress dance, drink be dull just the humor
suits you, and not as Mrs. Grundy says.
There yet but few visiters at Aackinaw but two
weeks and they will begin .pilng in" and recruit
ing a. e. gaining health) enlistng soldiers for the
United States and Kansas, not by any means. There
company In the fort at present, and they add by
their uniform to the pcturesqucno OF the view from the
old fort.
II James Buchanan Esq, when he steps into the Presi-
Dental White House. does not remember Macknaw lear
out the st. Clair Flats and shove Michigan ahead gene
rally will be act Of base ngratude, after the patr
display by the staunch democrats OF Nacknaw made
only las. night. grand illumination Of the Mission
House of last night at half past eight o'clock
honor OF the nomination Of James Buchanan at the Cncn
natl Convention. The illumination witnessed at dis.
lance by the spirited Veterinarians who doubtless found
solid democratic pleasure in witnessing the enter prise
OF the three Of their number who forward like
the three heroes Of William TELL and dedicated their ef
forts to the Of democracy The orator Of the even
ing was prevented by hoarsenees from addressing the
numerous assembage the lawn Of the Mission House.
but the smiles Of beaueous In degree
ensated for this affection Fireworks set Off the
lawn and dance in the Mission House closed this high
compliment to Mr. Buchanan. Over six hundred lights
sone in tn windows Of the Mission House, and the effect
OF the illumination on the behodcr awoke his admiration
and delight. The Macknaw Band not being yet fully
organized reluctantly compelled TO keep silence and
not feast the with music. The ndspOetion Of the
man who keeps the cannon also prevented the demtl
Gratis from hearing it's thunder tones still the festivities
of the evening passed of with great 6lat Before mid
night tho asscmbage departed and silence again reigncd
In kackinaw.