The National tribune., 1890-08-21
DETROIT IN 1901.

sent S9,372 of her sons-or one soldier for
every eight of her population-to fight for
the Union, and better soldiers than they
were never stood in line of battle.
Second, because there never has been
National Encampment held in Michigan,
and the people there earnestly desired to he
honored with such gathering. They are
the Yankees of the West, and they viii
make their entertainment of the com
rades as completely satisfactory as the
Yankees Of Massachusetts did More than
that no man can ask. We can never hope to
do better than we did by going to Boston
We shall be amply satisfied TO do as well,
and this we can reasonably expect from the
brniny, thorOugh-going, big-hearted VOL
verines.
Third, because Detroit is one Of the love-
Hest cities in the country. 1t has a delight
full situation on the banks of the great river
through which pour the accumulated waters
of Lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior, on
their way TO the sea. 1t has population of
100000 of as bright progressive, intelligent
and wealthy people as there are in the Whole
country, and they will leave nothing undone
TO make the visit Of the comrades agreeable.
They have magnificent public buildings,
elegant residences, beautiful streets, with an
abundance of parks, ornamental grounds,
etc.
In the river and lakes above and below
Detroit are a number OF charming resorts,
which will be brought into service in enter
tanning the comrades, and excursions to
them will be among the pleasant features of
the Encampment
Detroit is readily accessible from all points
The Canadian roads bring it nearer New
York and New England than any other large
city in the Interior Nearly all the roads
in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois connect
directly with those running into Detroit
while those west OF the Mississippi connect
win IL ny way OF Chicago.
There is n great deal of interesting history
connected with Detroit. Away back be-
fore American history began ii was an i'm
portant Indian town. The French took
possession of it $50 years ago ms the best
spot from which TO control the great Lakes
In 170l Antoine de In Motto Cadillac built
Fort Pontchartrain there, and laid the
foundations of the present city. Sixty-two
years later it was given up to the Eng
lish, on account Of the disastrous termi-
nation of the battle for Quebec on the
Plains Of Abraham. Pontiac, the great
Ottawa chief, resented this summary trans
fer Of his country, and formed his famous
conspiracy to drive the British ont of the
region lying west Of the Allcghanies. lie
sent his lieutenants against the posts at
Yineennes Fort Wayne, Chicago, pittsburg
and elsewhere, while he reserved The taking
of Detroit for himself His subordnates
were successful everywhere except al Pitts
burg, while he was loiled at Detroit by the
discovery of his plot the day before it was TO
be executed. He thereupon sat down 10
siege OF the place, which he maintained for
II months, when he was compelled to raise
it. 1t came into our possession al the close
Of the war Of Independence but was sur
rendered 10 the British in 1912, and two ex-
petitions sent to recapture 1t were disastrous
failures. The famous Massacre of the
River Raisin," which cut off the flower of
the youth of Kentucky, occurred in one of
them. II subsequently fell into our hands
as a result Of Perry's victory on Lake Erie
and Cen Harrison marched from il 10 over
take and destroy the British army, and kill
the great Tecumseh, at the crossing Of the
River Thames. ii was the Capital Of Mich
igan from 1905 till 1917. II was the home
of that really great statesman, Lewis Cass,
who was Governor Of the Stale, Secretary Of
War under Jackson, Minister TO France,
Senator from Michigan. Democratic cand-
date for President, and one Of the loyal mem
bers of Buahanan's Cabinet, who fought the
secession conspirators vigorously, and finally
resigned because the President would not
! follow his advice about asserting the dignity
Of the Government against the rebels in
South Carolina. II was also the home of
| the famous Zachariah Chandler, who was
four times elected as Senator from Michigan.
and was Secretary OF the Interior under
| Hayes 1t is needless to remind the com
rades that it is also Gen Ayers home.
Detroit had TO people in 1910; 1922 in
1920; 1922 in 1890 9,102 in 1910; q ,O19
in 1850; 45,Gl9 in 1860; 70577 in 1870, and
1890 in 1880. From this it would appear
TO be a right peart grower"
THE plan, in which tho ex-prisoners of
war all over the country, and very many
people who feel deeply with them, are inter.
ested, Of erecting a Memorial Building in
Washington City which will appropriately
commemorate their suiIerings and loyalty,
has met with the hearty approval of the