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upon the ruins of Fort Holmes, which are now almost level 

 with the ground, and overgrown with weeds. From this 

 point of elevation, the scenery is extensive and beautiful. 

 Looking westwards is Point St. Ignace, the southernmost 

 portion of the upper peninsula of Michigan. Immediately 

 south of it are the straits, about four miles wide. Turning 

 our gaze to the south-east, we see the picturesque " Round 

 Island," as it were, at our feet. Look to the east, and there 

 lies the mighty Lake Huron. Directly north from our place 

 of observation are the " Islands of St. Martin," while beyond 

 them, in the bay, are two largje rivers — the Pine and Carp, — 

 which afford abundance of large-sized brook trout. And, 

 lastly, casting our eyes to the north-west, we see on the 

 mainland the two " Sitting Rabbits," — two singular-looking 

 hills or rocks, so called by the Indians from their resem- 

 blance at a distance to the animals in question. The 

 scene from here by moonlight is peculiarly beautiful ; out 

 on the lake in the direction of the moon, a broad road or 

 pathway of light trembling upon its bosom. A few sails of 

 small-boats, trying to catch the evening breeze, pass and 

 repass ; the vocal song is raised on the waters, and woman's 

 voice borne on moonlight beams to the listening ear, clearer 

 and stronger as the boats approach near, then, again, dying 

 away in the distance, they seem to merge into the mellow 

 rays of the moon. And while contemplating this scene, 

 perhaps a dark column of smoke, like the Genii in the 

 Arabian Tales, may be seen rising slowly out of the bosom 

 of Lake Huron, announcing the approach of the Genii of 

 modern days — the steamboat. 



Mackinaw, during the season of navigation, is one of the 

 busiest little places in the world. But in winter, it is com- 

 pletely isolated and ice-bound. From having been the 

 Indians' congregating place, it will soon be a fashionable 

 resort for summer travellers. Its peculiar location, pic- 

 turesque scenery, and the tonic character of its climate, are 



