ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

152
Abstracts 893 - 896
CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838
LAKES (Cont'd)
893 - H&G Aug. 3; ed: 2/3 - Some Western wiseacres have started the hypothesis
that there is a subterranean communication between the Lake of
the Woods and Lake Superior, thus constantly adding to the volume in all
the Lakes.
"Suppose the Exploring Expedition should be sent through the tunnel
to test the correctness of the hypothesis. It would be a short cut, very
necessary to accompl ish the voyage after so long a delay in sail ing." (2)
834 - H&G Aug. 16; ed: 2/3 - "We copy some interesting facts from the
Buffalo COMMERCIAL on the subject of the rise of waters in the Lakes.
A writer in the Rochester DEMOCRAT exclaims 'Eureka!' and attributes
the rise to Magnetism, solving the whole phenomena by means of Dr.
Sherwood's discoveries in that recondite science! His notions will
start Ie some dreamers. He says:
'" According to the theory of Dr. S., the water in the Lakes will
continue to rise so long as the Magnetic Pole is in their neighborhood
The Magnetic Pole is now just north of Hudson's Bay, and the Magnetic
Meridian passes through the county of Erie, Penn., and crosses
Lake Erie somewhat obliquely, from south to north, about 70 miles west
of Buffalo. It wi 11 require about 5 years to reach Detroi t - 12 to
reach: Lake Michigan - and 15 the western limit of Lake Superior, during
which period the waters in the Lakes will probably continue to rise. tt,
(4)
895 - H&G Oct. 18: 2/2, 3 - The want of an accurate maritime survey of
the Great Lakes and straits, delineating the shores, bays, and harbors,
has been for years a subject of complaint with those engaged in the navigation
and shipping of property on them. It is a matter of surprise
that it has not long since attracted the attention of the public press.
Were it once agitated, the attention of all those residing on the inland
seas would be turned towards accompl ishing so desirable an object.
It requires some concerted action on the part of shipping and forwarding
merchants in Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, and Detroit to accomplish
this work. Their senators and representatives should be instructed to
obtain an oppropriation from Congress for a proper nautical survey, so
necessary to lessen the perils of navigation, give additional security
to an immense number of passengers, and the great amount of property
transported annually on the lakes.
Were correct charts to be obtained, the charge for insurance would
be lessened materially. (12)
896 - H&G Oct. 22; ed: 2/4 - The Chicago A\{ERICAN mentions that the waters
of Lake Michigan appear to have been diminishing for several weeks, and
expresses the opinion that the lake has reached its maximum heighth and
wi 11 gradually ret ire to its former 1 imits.
"Considerable injury to property in the immediate vicinity of the Lake