New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-01
THE DESTITUTION IN NORTHERN
MICHIGAN.
Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence OF Inc NJ l. Trlbune
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich, June % 1857
There has been great deal said and written ia
regard to the restitution in newysettled countie
in our State--Gratiot in particular. They ar,
facts too true to be misunderstood and it perhaps vii
be proper to give little explanation. Gratiot County
has received food of emigration for two years past
which has settled there in order to into possession
of cheapy acquired piece of land under the gradua
ton act. These folks many of them poor, having
only money enough to get their lands, and then to
manage the best they could to live. Their means were
limited being in the woods separated from those who
could give them employment and furnish them with
the comforts of life, and having nothing but their
hands TO rely on for the support Of their families Now
no one will be puzzled in working out this problem OF
restitution in Northern Michigan, when they once CON
ceive the idea Of county filled up with over 70o
families two. thirds Of whom, if not more are no
tier than paupefs Some few OF these poor creatures
not having any money with which to procure n ncces-
cary supply Of Provisions to keep their families alive
till they could raise something to live on, and before
they gave notice of their critical situation, actually
starved to death. But as those facts came to
the knowledge Of the citizens Of Detroit, Lansiug aud
other places, immediate steps were taken To relieve
their wants and ameUratc their cUndi 1on They Will
have to be taken of until they can take care OF
Themselves Michigan is able, and also willing TO take
care Of hei poor. give this explanation that there
may not be a Disconceived IDEA ABOUT michgan anu
in order that the current of emigration hther may con-
tDue 10 flow through its various channels, not only
from the Eastern and Middle States, but from the Old
World. Michigan is great reservoir, which VIII con-
tain the surplus flood OF emigration tor many years
1t holds out inducements to those who wish to possess
themselves Of homes and lands which cannot be sur
passed 1t abOunds with great variety OF soils, well
adapted to agriculture, with or without TIMBER, 70
meet the wishes of purchasers; pralries high or low
burr-oak plains oak openings tmbered lands aud the
densest forests. The soils sands black and yellow,
with mixture of gravel and lime, loan, muck, 'ut
and clay, with and without stone. The general sur
l.. IL, sruH "
face rolling, with moderate sweis, well wa.ereu ~
springs, creeks, and small lakes or ponds, which
abound with variety Of fish of a superior quaity.
persOn wishing a home for himself and postenty
would do well to take view of the Counties OF Mont
Clare and vicinity before locating. These counties,
living IN the center of the lower or southern
peninsula, bid fair to become the weaithlest
portions Of our State. An Appropriation OF lana wa.
railroads, which was granted to nine different compa'
MES by an act of the Legislature at It's last session.
which will amount to something IKE Six sections ol
land TO every mile Of road One Of these roads Is 10
start from the south line Of this State near tue cor
pers Of Ohio and pdaDa and terminate at Mackinaw,
making point at Grand Traverse Bay. Ihis, toseth-
er with the other railroads that to be but through
he interior Of this State, will bng those countes In
which there has been much restitution, and many
others into notice for their wealth and prosperity. ,
Michigan has many natural resources 0i wealth..
She has her hidden treasures OF mnerals-.iron cop
per- lead coal, salt plaster &c. she aso mas laige
co,tonwood. black walnut and great variety Of oak
We export annually immense qualities OF h'aoer,
lumber and shingles. The number Of feet OF IL n5er
saved in 1852 was 1872 go ia, worth $500 9o 81;
I'D there il an annual increase in this branch IT en-
terprise Michigan is principally bounded by the
largest reshwaier lakes in the world which abound %p
with wbitefeh, salmon, Saginaw trout &C 5 aae
MN her of barrels OF fish caught in 1897 was .. w.
md numerous fisheries not worked Our climate
and FOIL are well adapted to the growth OF al kinSs V'
grain and fruit that can be raised in any OF the Ea,,
a., h'cs Grain fruit potatoes WOOL furs, fish, lnin
bel COPPER &c all Of which of superior quality
Michigan was settled principally by emigrants IRON
the Eastern and Middle States-persons OF steady
habits, wen developed and Of literary requirements
The enylv piopeers in 1856 in forming State Con-
situton preparatory to admission into the Union. i.-
corporated into it provision that the Legislature
should use all available means necessary ~ SCOUT
permanent base upon which to build an Educational
System to promote intellectual scientific ard agrcul-
tursl improvements. The Legislature have ever oeen