Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-09-15

oy couple OF Indians, and, after In
ladies were badly frightened, {or sal,
they were) reached the shore. Ther
are about half a dozen log houses at thi
trading post, which are occupied b
awhlles, and a large Eumber of bark wi;
vans, some Of them shaped Ike houses
butnost Of them conical, ia the true pri
miiIve Injian ssyle. In these the fire
we're made in The centre, a hole being
left atthet top'fOr the escape of the smoke
The furniture consisted, usually, Of =
cradle swinging By cords from the pole,
of the wigwam, an iron kettle or two
one or two tin vessels, and some blank
cts, Bark canoes were lying on The
beach, Indians, some in blankets, leg
gins and moccasins; others in outlandish
garbs English cut, were leaning agsinsi
the houses, or walking around, squaws
were sitting at the doors of the wigwams,
children OF all ages were following the
strangers. and papooses strapped to
boards. standing up against the wigwams
or carriedi in their mothers arms. Qaan
liies of agates, corals and Isle
Roy al green stones, were purchase BY
members Of our party OF the Indians,
great numbers of these stones aboundine
ia this vicinity. One of our young la
dies fashionablv dressed, was busily en-
gagged picking up curious pebbles on the
beach, when lilIle Indian girl cautions
ly approached her. aud touched her
dress and having felt lhe frame work be
neath.sbeekoned 10 others. and the cop
pered colored little ladies soon gathered
10 crowd behind her, each one inspect
ing euriously the strange machine, and
showing amszement by gestures and
counienanees. At last, one tawny mai
den being crowded against the young la
dy. she looked up. aad seeing herself
thus surrounded, she sprang up with
scream, when the youngsters scattered
like sheep in all directions, all of which.
somewhat amused the spectators, but
no; the young lady.
A missionary who was stationed Eere,
called up some of his pupils and attempt
ed TO show off their scholarships, but
either owing TO bashlulness or some 9th
sr cause, the specimens given were not
Catering tc his teachings. He and his
vile seemed pious intelligent people
The latter as well as the wife of the gov
eminent agent, were highly pleased to
receive a visit from civilized women.
A. length The last beat load of goods
was landed. the passengers and crewre
urned 10 the steamer, when the baud,
rom the upper deck, struck up Yankee
Doodle, when those. in the boats sur
,ouuding the vessel, Frenchmen, Cana
lians, Half Breeds and Indians, all Join
ID in three rous;ng cheers, hats were
'wung, handkerchief waved, and again
he steamer was moving over the waves
If Supeiior. her PROV turned to The
oulh. ~ -..s.,..
We again reached Marquette on The
lext day at noon. and here, much 10 our
egret, we parted from most of our com
'anions, the ladies, the band, and sew
rrl others remaining on the City Of
cleveland, boud for home; while half
Iozen, (ourself included, left it. wish,
Dg to have sight of the Iron Noun
ain. We Were proud of the Warren
'snd. and our town pride was gratifed
y the universal praise their music re
eived. From the ladies we parted sad
= Their musical accomplishments had
cen as highly praised in the cabin, as
ad those OF The band on deck, sgain
s:tering cur pride as their townsmen,
=. ibe;:- society had been one of thu 1
,;sf .hor,, of tie trip.
The next morpn.. eal::iY, we started
T The mines. By the Iron - 'oup - i'i
Dad. This read is fifteen M. I
ngth, highest grade 100 feet in on.
lie, $50 feet grade in l9 miles. The a
ckson, or Sharon Iron Co.'S mine is $
e fast one, being about l9 miles from
The side of The mountain is
re exposed 10 the heighth of about
ir,y feet, showing solid surface of
IN ore From this mine the largest
aourt Of ore is shipped. Several open
IS n..ve S.en made, from which diff
reat aualn;;ss of ore is taken. The
anulated ore IS the best, yielding 20
rs per ceEt OF iron; next ic the slaie.
eldiag about go per cent; and last is
e heRatile, yielding about SO per cent. j
THEE miles farther is the mines of The
eyeland Company. Here the largest
rfsce oftre is exposed, about 40 or SO
et in heighih of the side Of the noun $
in having been blasted off. t
The Superior Company operate about a
le mile farther on. This company '
As done but little as yet. /
The mountain has been opened in 6
aces sufficient 10 show that the iron i
.gion is at least FIVE miles long. by one j