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SANDWICH.
The north-western township of the County of Essex; bounded on the north
and west by Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River; on the south by the townships
of Audei'don and Colchester; and on the east by the township of Maidstone.
In Sandwich 51,476 acres are taken up, of which 10,797 are under
cultivation. It is well watered, having Little River at the north-east corner, on
which is a saw mill; the Riviere aux Peclies on the east; Turkey Creek running
through the centre, on which is a grist mill; and the River Canard on the
south. The soil is rich and fertile. This is one of the oldest settled portions of
Canada; most of the inhabitants being French Canadians, and holding their
lands under French grants. The orchards on the banks of the river are noted
for their magnificent pear trees, some of which are of great size. A large portion
of the inhabitants make their living by raising poultry, &c., for the supply
of the city of Detroit. There are in the township of Sandwich a Catholic and
an Episcopal church ; and nine windmills.
The Canada Company possess 3,200 acres in the township.
Population in 1844, 3,624.
Ratable property in the township, £5.'j,569.
SANTA CRUZ.
A small Settlement in the township of Osnabruck, situated on the St. Lawrence,
fifteen miles from Cornwall. It contains two churches—Episcopal and
Presbyterian ; and one tavern.
A Village
SARNIA, PORT.
in the township of Sarnia, handsomely situated on the St Clair
River, opposite the American village Port Huron, near the entrance to Lake
Huron. This is the last place on the Canadian side at which the American
steamers touch, on their route to the upper lakes. The village was laid out by
private individuals in the year 1833, and has increased rapidly, and must in time
become a place of great importance. An excellent road is foi'med from this
place to the town of London ; and stages run from Port Sarnia to London three
times a week. The American steamboats "Hercules," "Samson," "Princeton,"
and " St. I/Ouis," stop regularly on their passages to and from Buffalo and
Chicago; and the "Huron" and "Red Jacket" leave here every morning
alternately for Detroit. Several other American boats call occ;isionally. During
the last season the British steamer " Gore," from Windsor to Goderich and
Gloster Bay, also called here regularly. There is an excellent fishery just
above the village, on the banks of Point Edward; and upwards of 1000 barrels
of fish are generally exported annually.
Port Sarnia contains five churclies ard chapels; viz., Episcopal, Catholic,
Presbyterian, Metliodist and Congregational.
Five schooners are owned here. There is a saw mill on the river worked by
means of a canal three miles and a half in length, fed by the Riviere aux Perches;
and a steam grist mill and foundry have recently been erected. Port Sarnia is
a port of entry, and has a resident collector of customs.
Post Office, post three times a week.
Population about 420.
Professions and Trades.—One physician and surgeon, one druggist, two tanneries,
one foundry, one steam grist mill, one water saw mill, eight stores, one
saddler, one tinsmith, three blacksmiths, one wheelwright, two taverns, two
chair makers, one cabinet maker, three tailors, two bakers, one cooper, three
shoemakei's, three sohools, one of which is for Indians.
J'rindpal Tavern, the "Sarnia Exchange."
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