The Grand Haven news., 1864-11-23


The existence Of M immense iron
mountain, almost on the very shores Of
Lake Superior, outrisaling the ihn,ous
mountains Of Marquette, seems almost
too marvellous for belief yet we can as
sure our readers. upon the most irreffagi-
bic testimony, that the fact is even so-
That such a wonderful mineral deposit
shonld remain undiscovered until very
recent date is the most remarkable feature
OF the whole affair. and shows how great
aud diversified is the natural wealth OF
that worldsrenowped region, contrasted
With the tardy pace Of its development,
particularly on the Canadian side, where
the newly discovered mine is located. AT
the distance Of only about forty five miles
from Ste. Marie, this mountain lifts IFS
frowning summit 10 the altitude of six
hundred feet above the lever of the lake,
being about twice as high as the iron
mountains Of Marquette. 5 q'i Y
The first examination was made in Ju-
~ last by Prof. S. P. Duffield, Of Detroit,
who, from the general features, came to
the conclusion that the range was idenii-
cal with that Of Marquette, and IN order
TO satisfy himself ON this point, lie visited
Marquette. to get the range, by which his
theory was found 20 be fully susiained.--
A company was subsequently, formed un-
der the name of the /" Batchawanunp
Iron Company" which obtained patent
from the Canadian Government for 5000
acres which comprises all, Or nearly all, Of
the mineral tract in question. The ore
is Of the very finest quality, corresponding
TO the ores of the Marquette mines, and
extending through a range Of several
miles, in deposits many feel in thickness,
1t is so plentiful that by no human agency
can the supply be exhausted for hundreds
of years. OF the unequallcd richness Of
the ore we are enabled to speak definitely.
A quantity which was taken from the
depth Of only fifteen feet from the surface,
and smelted.in u common blast furnace
by Prof. Dullield, realized so per cent of
pure iron. When we remember that 30
per cent is a good working average, the
richness Of the newly discovered ore will
be fully apparent. All a greater depth
from the surface, its purity will Of course
DO on corresponding scale, in accordance
with well known mineralogical law. In
addition TO the professional examination
which was conducted by Mr.. Forbes, a
very large extent of land was thoroughly
surveyed and mapped; the Baicbawanung
river was "meandered," for nine miles
from its mouth, soundings were taken in
the bay, and an excellent harbor was 10
Gated; and, finally, a railroad line was
run from the harbor to the future mines,
by the experienced skill of Prof. DufficlJ,
assisted by Mr.. Forbes. Prot. Dufield
reports that this line will not be over five
miles long, and that it cannot be con-
strpcted without heavy grades The bar
Dor is good one, sheltered from all winds,
accessible by simple channel to large
vessels, and sufficiently extensive to ac-
commodate the largest commerce, He
also states that the railroad. from The
mine to the harbor, will have a, down
grade of rs feet TO the mile. The cars
would thus have a descending grade when
loaded and an up grade when light. ai
We understand that the report of Prof.
Duffield, Mr.. Forbes and Messrs. Adelberc
and Raymond will soon be given to the
public, and that steps will Immediately
be taken for the development of the
Batchawanung district. a,
The mineral was first discovered a year
ago last winter by an Indian named Can
Gosh, but who is now known by the sou-
brqiuet of I" Pewabie," signifying iron. In
trapping he came to tree that had been
blown down, whose upturned roots reveal
ed to view the previously hidden wealth.
The news was communicated 10 half
breed named Peter Bell, who revealed the
secret.---Bufolo Advertiser. eaft
DETAcED GREENBAcKs.--The nation
al banks refuse to take grcenbacks which
have been defaced in the slightest degree.
A bill was, shown us yesterday from the
upper edge of which piece about the
size Of a finger nail had been torn, which
had been refused in consequence BY the
national banks and by one or two business
firms. IL is well for the public TO under
stand this fact, and have none but entire
ly unimpared notes in circulation. IL the
notes are made worthless by ordinary
wear, it will not be long before large
number Of irredeemabIe greeubacks will
be in circulation. Free Press.
AN old widower advises uninitiated
youths to pop the question with laugh,