The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-23

MARQUETTE, Aug. ll.-lhe pugrlmage OF |
the excursionsts through the lakes has con-
tinued thus far most prosperously, being
favored by beautiful weather and generally a
calm sea-
We left Detroit on Sunday evening, and,
passing through Lake Huron, entered the st.
Marie, and approached the Sault Canal on
Tuesday afternoon. Our passage through
the river was rendered interesting by the spec
tacle of Indian cabins and wigwams on both
the Canadian and American shores. The
passage of steamer with so many passen-
gers seemed to attract the natives as some
thing unusual as they turned out to gaze
and return the waving of handkerchiefs with
hurrahs and waving of hats, etc
One little papoose scarce knee high shook
q green bough as an olive branch towards the
passing boat. We passed Sugar Island, on
which is located an establishment where
raspberry jam is manufactured, the berries
being gathered by the Indians. On the
islandi q store bearing the sign of Raspberry
Jam, indicating that this is the sole commo-
dity for sale. The canal is located on the
American side, and is a noble work, though
sadly needing repairs and enlargement to
meet the growing trade between Lakes
Huron and Superior. At the lower end of
the canal is stationed the revenue
cutter Michigan, in front of Fort
Brady. On the Canadian side there
is a considerable settlement around the old
station of the Hudson Bay Company The
canal is not more than half mile long, with
two locks, and our passage through it was
accomplished in very short time. To give
the excursionists an opportunity for walk,
and to visit the various objects of interest,
the steamer delayed starting for several
hours. A number of gentlemen and several
ladies enjoyed the pleasure of shooting the
rapids by embarking in Indian canoes, which,
guided by Indians at bow and stern, passed
swiftly through the boiling waters at a rate
that made the spectators giddy as they watched
their progress.
Embarking again, the steamer started
about o'clock. Near the outlet of the
canal we passed the wreck of the steamer
Ontonagon, which the day previous, in pass
ing through on her way from Chicago to
Marquette, struck a rock in the canal, causing
her to leak, and she finally sunk on the beach.
All the passengers on board lost their bag.
gage, but fortunately escaped in the boats.
There were eighty head of cattle on board
and large numbers of sheep. The cattle
mostly escaped by swimming ashore, but the
sheep were drowned The boat can be raised
at an expense of about $40, ,000
The excursionists are by no means grave
and reverend set like the pilgrims to the
Holy Land whose doings are recorded by
the inimitable Mark Twain. The dinner
table small talk is enlivened by the
Of nd
the rector of Trinity (Rev. DR.. Vinton) lends
his aid occasionally in keeping up the flow of
conversation, so that even the gravity of
Judge Paxson gives way to the cheering in
fuences of his surroundings. The evenings
are passed generally on deck, enjoying the
moonlight and the cool breeze, while later
they gather in the cabin to listen to the in
strumental and vocal music of the ladies and
gentlemen. There are some good voices
among the colored walters, and they occa-
sionally lend their aid by giving specimens of
Ethiopian minstrelsy. There is deep-laid
plan of having performance of the burlesque
of P0cdhOntdS before the company reach
Duluth. There is no copy of the play on
board, and the various parts have been writ
ten out from memory to meet the stage re-
quirements. AS this difficulty has been sur
mounted, there can be no doubt that the per-
formance will be a success.
The steamer left the canal last evening, and
about daylight this morning the bell was
rung in order to rouse the passengers SO
that they could gaze on the Pictured Rocks.
Nearly all were soon gathered, and they had
very fine view of this natural curiosity.
Some portions of the rocks were really grand,
though the sun was wanting to bring out the
colors in full effect. During the passage there
was brisk gale, which caused a great portion
of the passengers qualmishness, though not
actually sick. A furious rain squall succeeded,
which beat down the sea, and in a few hours
the sun broke out, and by lunch time nearly
all had recovered their good humor, with an
spread before them.
Among those on board is E. T. Evans,
Esq, of Buffalo. This gentleman is owner
of the steamer Winslow, and has not only
placed that vessel at the disposal of the pro-
jectors of this excursion, but most muni6-
Gently defrays the whole expenses The
Evans line of propellers now consists of six
steamers running between the various lake
ports, which is soon to be increased by three
others. A new line of iron steamers, to meet
the anticipated freight and passenger traffic
between Duluth and the other lake ports,
will soon be started. They are to be much
larger than the present boats, and fitted up
to carry 100 passengers. Three of these
boats have already been commenced at
contracted for. This new line,
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