Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-24
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STRAITS on MACKNAC, 7
August n. 1860.

STRAITS or MACKNAC, 7
August n, 1860. Va
Ems. LkADEH-The s'Mohawk' left MD
waukee at II A. NJ, with rougher sea than
we had from Chicago-sufIiciept to detract
considerably from the enjoyment Of the fine
view Of the bluffs north Of MilWnuAee.-
These bluffs, some Of which are several hun
drcd feet in height, facing the lake with q
surface OF pure sand and crowned with dense
forests, present some most picturesque views
AtsP N. the Mohawk wooded at Port
Washington, a small town on the Wisconsin
shore, at at dusk stopped for a few minutes
at Sheboygan. sheboygan is pleasant ap-
pearing town of several thousand inhabi-
tRnts, is situated on side hill 62 milesnorth
Of Milwaukee, the county seat Of ShebOyr
gan county-and is marked with indications
Of enterprise and prosperity. Il was irstset-
tied in 1886, but for some cause abandoned
in Is4O. Large sums of money have been
expended in improving the harbor. Lhm-
Der is largely exported, and from the fertile
country lying back Of it Sheboygan will
naturally become place Of no inconsider-
able importance. .aIr.s
Thence, our boat took course East by
Nor East, nearly direct across to Carp river
wood station, a distance of about 80 miles.
Lake Michigan, (signifying in Indian LAM
guage Great Water, is the largest lake
wholly included in the United States. The
shore of helale is generally low, but has
some bluffs of considerable altitude, covered
with forests. The water Is hard. but rs l
was informed by a chemist al Chicago, de
riyes this quality more from the rock clay,
than from the limestone formation Of its bed
and shores, and that consequently the water
is healthier for drinking purposes than that
generally found in limestone regions. -.lsi
7 A phenomenon similar to the receding Of
the falls at Niagara charaeteriZes this lake
the waters constantly, though slowly leaving
the Michigan shore and encroaching on Wis
cousin. On the Eastern shore sand is thrown
up forming hills of various sizes, portion
OF which, when dry, is blown inland by the
winds. Laisfa2+ ,Ha- t.a a'lo-
We arrived next morning at Leland, a
small settlement ON the Michigan shore in
the region Of the Manitou Islands, deriving
its principal importance as wooding station
for steamers. ...- .
The Carp River empties into the lake at
this point, sfording mill power for lumber,
that, with the wood for the boats, is brought
down the stream on RATS and scows. About
a mile from the shore the river widens into
beautiful lake, II miles in length, of clear,
crystal water, abounding with muldtudes Of
fish Of every variety''and size that is found in
this region. No attention is paid to fishing,
except by few wandering Indians. Enter
prize would undoubtedly find a good opening
here in furnishing the Milwaukee and Chi.
cago markets with daily supplies Of thetinny
tribe in a fresh condition, similar to the New
York fishing smacks which bring their fish
to market alive.
A farmer brought on board samples of Fall
wheat, and such wheat The full, plump
berry seemed indicative of full stomachs,
plump purses, and better times. He estimated
25 bushels to the acre.
Although this part Of Michigan is rough
and broken, to some extent, yet the soil IS
fertile, adapted to grain culture and fruit
raising. The late frosts in the Fall makethe
climate peculiarly favorable for horticultural
pursuits. These advantages, combined with
the large water power will yet make the Pc
ninsula a land of thrift. As its resources and
riches are better known, enterprise and cap
ital will be attracted hither At present
good cultivated farms command ten dollars
per acre and upwards price that cannot
long remain permanent under prosperous
circumstances. P. B.