The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-07-22
CORRESPONDENCE.
Excursion to Pere Marquette.
OK BoARD THE STEAMER GAzELLE, }
FRIpAY. July 30 p. NJ.

Through the exertions Of several gentle
men of Manitowoc, an Excursion Party
has been formed during the week, and ar
rangements having been made with Capt.
BUrLIN, he is now awaiting the arrival Of
his precious load. Our destination is Pere
Marquette, across the Lake-a point but
little known except as on the map of the
State Of Michigan. The projectors of the
Manitowoc and Mississippi Railroad have
always, we believe, looked favorably upon
this point as one terminus of Ferry which
should connect our village with the Flint
and Marquette Road, and thus with Detroit
and all Eastern cities.
But the beauty and fashion Of Mantle
voc have already arrived, and the crowd Of
friends and acquaintance who come to bid
Good bye" is very large. Our friend
HODGES has turned Steward for the pres
ent, and is actively engaged in furnishing
rooms to the ladies. lie does his duty
well-his motto being "Ladies first-gen-
tIemen afterwards
In the after cabin company of four
darkies from Milwaukee have already post.
ed themselves on the table-music starts
and with the music the light tread Of
many feet. This is kept up for nearly two
hours ere the last ''whistle" sounded-a
warning to outsiders that the plank is to
be hauled in, and that the GuzcIe will in
a few moments start for the deep waters
of Lake Michigan, bearing load of more
precious freight than silver or gold. May
good Providence return this valuable
treasure to the sight of those who will
await with an anxious eye and throbbing
heart the presence of those who are dear
est to them on earth. Fond parents, and
brothers and sisters, and perhaps lovers,
are now praying for calm seas and fayoring
winds.
The cannon on shore gives parting
salute-the German Brass Band-wlich
az cy ;;,,ii,2nies us-strikes ~ fayorite al,
and the GazeNe is now headed for the
Eastern shore of Lake Michigan, smiled
upon by as fair moon as ever graced the
Heavens. There are one hundred and fifty
souls on board, all from Manitowoc, except
a small party from Milwaukee and Sheboy
gan, and Judge BUEL and lady, of Detroit.
A few have retired to rest, and small
party is enjoying the fine air and beautiful
scenery of the calm and placid lake, while
a large majority is still keeping time to the
excellent music Of our colored friends
Capt. BU1L1N, and his Clerk, Mr.. PALMER,
are around, making everybody happy, and
to our various wants. Among
the company are some dozen Of our most
German families, who have Ia
ken the spirit Of the occasion, and are en-
joying themselves as they only know how.
Every one is happy, and there is every in
dication of fun, frolic, and enjoyment.
1t is now o'clock, A. NJ, and both the
fore and after cabins are thronged. Two
bands arc constantly kept furnishing mu
sic, and we imagine but little sleep will
trouble the eyes of our friends who have re-
tired. They are already retreating from
their rooms, and joining the "busy mazes
of the dance" Joy and hilarity is kept
up, and all is emery as a marriage bell
Day again appears, and we behold the
sandy shore of Michigan. The decks are
crowded with excursonists-some of the
ladies, we notice, have taken possession of
the pilot house-cvery eye is strained to
get glimse of Marquette. Nearing the
shore, we find ourselves in large and
bay, and approaching nearer
still, we perceive small pier, and beyond,
a cluster of white cottages. A few fishing
vessels strike out into the Lake, and people
are seen approaching. The GazeUc moves
slowly up, HOSTS her colors, and on nearing
the pier, in answer to an enquiry we found
the name of the hamlet to be Little .Saubic.
Cheers were given on both sides, the boat
fastened, and the whole party disembarked
and strolled up towards the village. 1t is
a numbering establishment, owned by CHAs.
MEARs, formerly Of Milwaukee. Ours is
the first sile-wheel steamer that ever land
ed here, although propeller visits it occa-
sionally from Chicago. A small stream
furnishes power for saw-nill. A store OF
goods, a dozen houses, and about 100
inhabitants comprise the town. The pop
ulation was, however, increased one more
during our stay. Fortunately, DR.. ZIELLEY
of our town, was on board, and immediate
" on landing, was called on by Mr.. WAL
nATn, CHE principal clerk of Mr.. MEARs)
whose lady had been suffering for nearly
two days, without medical aid or relief
there being no Physician within sixty
miles. The DIR. promptly responded, and
after two hours absence, relieved Mrs. w
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