The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-01-14

the long row OF islands stretching ont to the
southwest from the mainland. The pAope
here are OF Eskimo origin and support them
selves By hunting the sea otter, the fur of
which is very valuable. In some OF the
islands the hunters make as much IS 81 600
Per year each: They spend their money
freely for clothing, dressing in the latest
fashion of Boston clothing when not at
work, supporting churches and q few schools.
They are quite extravegant In their expeudi-
lures in many cases. On the whole how
ever their condition is 30 much better than
those mentioned above as to appear quite
comfortable. They are much attached to
their mode of life. Some OF these islands
have volcanoes in constant state of activity.
The population of this division is about
$500. it's area about that Of Maryland and
Delaware.
5. The Ksdiak division. This comprises
the section from the point where the line OF
islands begins. down the southern coast to
the little neck OF Alaska land which
stretches along the west coast of British
America. 1t is about the size OF Ohio and
Indiana, has a moderately mild climate SO
that potatoes aud turnips are cultivated. The
natives, known as "Thlinkits" or more CON-
monty as Keloshes, are, with those Of the
best cless OF Alaskan population. They have
churches, established by the Russians long
ago, and some degree of civilization. fairly
comfortable houses and some ambition to
live in Boston men STYLE" The popnls-
tion is 800, and supports itself by hunting,
little fishing and hunting of sea otter, and
very little agriculture.
6. The Southeastern division. This istha
narrow neck of Alaska running down the
west coast OF British America, which was
annexed to Alaska through the exertions OF
Baranof. about the beginning OF the present
century. 1t partakes of the character OF the
west coast OF British America. 1t 10 densely
wooded, mountainous, with mild climate,
the Thermometer seldom falling below zsro
but with great deal OF "fslling weather"
rain and in summer and snow in winter
The mining possibilities, as to gold and sill
yer and copper are very great here, and but
for the difficulty of obtaining enough sunny
weather to cure hay the prospects for stock
raising would, it is said, be excellent The
area Is about one-half that OF Illinois, aud
the population about, 5000 including 800
whites. The native popu' alton is mostly of
the 'Thlinkit' or Kolosh race, and, 40
shown by the Governors remarks above, are
quick to learn the ways of civilization aad
anxious to accept them. 1t is in this section
that the town OF Sitka, the seat of govern
ment of that vast country, is situated. The
Castle" which is the present executive
mansion, was formerly the residence of the
Russian American Company, End was then
. well fortified building, with some fifteen
or twenty cannon commanding the sp.
prosches to the rocky elevation which it
occupies.
Governor Kiakaid will remain here some
time looking after the needs of his domain,
and possibly NAV remain here to meet his
wife, who Is en- route with Washington
LADY from Honolulu to this city.
The portrait of Mrs. Carlisle, the wife of
Speaker Carlisle, intended for this CORES
pondence last week, did not "materialize'
in time for use on that occasion, but rather
than deprive the readers of seeing the face
of this lady so highly honored, it is given
this week.