TRAVELS IN AMERICA, PERFORMED IN 1806, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING THE RIVERS ALLEGHANY, MONONGAHELA, OHIO, AND MISSISSIPPI, AND ASCERTAINING THE PRODUCE AND CONDITION OF THEIR BANKS AND VICINITY. BY THOMAS ASHE, Ese. LONDON PRINTED. NEWBURYPORT RE-PRINTED FOR WILLIAM SAWYER & COM BY EDMUND M. BLUNT, STATE-STREET. LETTER XXI. Maysville or Limestone town-Liberty Town-interior of Kentucky-de ceitful prospect-Washington-May's Lick, a salt spring-Salt Licks, why so called the Blue Lick-Millersburgh-Paris. LETTER XXII. Lexington described-churches-university-amusements concerts and balls the inhabitants, male and female-trade-the merchants, their great wealth-the market-expence of boarding-the town likely to decrease-climate-fevers their causes-soil-farms, produce, &c.a catacomb with mummies-manner of embalming. LETTER XXIH. Excellent navigation between Limestone and Cincinnati-Augusta-the Little Miami of the Ohio-Columbia-Licking River-Cincinnatidetails of this important town-interesting anecdote of a lady. LETTER XXIV. Cincinnati-built on the site of an ancient Indian settlement-an astonishing curiosity-other antiquities—fine paintings. LETTER XXV. An excursion to the country of the Miamis-Lebanon town-interesting sect of Quakers-continuance of the excursion-horses of the Western country-state of furming in the neighbourhood.. LETTER XXVI. Dayton town, its fine situation—a snake or snupping tortoise-timber of this country-the sugur maple-an Indian camp. LETTER XXVII. Dayton-a rich and fine country-trees, shrubs, and flowers--humming birds-Mad River-situation of the inhabitants on its banks-the Great Miami-Hamilton town. LETTER XXVIII. Judge Symmes's residence, an elegant mansion in a charming situation— his family, &c.-Indian territory-Big bone Lick-Grant's Lick, its excellent salt-Nitre, caves, and hills-Frankfort the capital of Kentucky-Kentucky River-its magnificent banks—antiquities—Louisville-passage of the Falls-a terrific scene. LETTER XXIX.. Excursion from Louisville-view of the country and its productionsKentuckyan mode of life-medicinal herbs-birds-list of snakes-remarkable mocking bird—a rich vale-Beardstown. LETTER XXX. Jefferson's town and Canal-Clarkesville—general view of the river two hundred and seventy-two miles down-Henderson's town-Diamond Island. LETTER XXXI. Remarkable cave Vengeance of the Illinois on the Kentuckyans-Wilson's gang-particular description of the cave-hyeroglyphics. LETTER XXXII. Hurricane Island a violent hurricane-Cumberland River-the Tenas · see State-its produce, commerce, &c.—Indian tribes—Tenassee River -the whiri-Shawanee Village, an Indian settlement—its inhabitants -interesting characteristics and habits-Indian gallantries—Song of Logan-Shawanee practice of physic-jugglers various customs-marriage and divorce-other habits and traits of the Shawanee character. LETTER XXXIII. Massae fort the commandant's successful means of preventing diseaseEntrance of the Mississppi-a view of that immense river-St. Charles, Bon-homme, and New Versailles villages-Osage, Kanous, and other Indian nations-Kaskaskiu river and town-Kahokia village-Illinois river—other rivers joining the Mississippi. LETTER XXXIV. Louisiana-its history-progress through the country-Cape Farida Hopple Creek-St. Genevieve-Lead Mines-St. Louis Town--The Valley of Bones-Confluence of the Messauri and Mississippi. LETTER XXXV. Mississippi River-An ever-green species of Plane Tree-A curious Cavern-Chalk Bank-Bayeau de She-New Madrid-Little Prairie Chickasaw Bluffs-A hurricane. LETTER XXXVI. River St. Francis-Mule River-effects of thunder storms-attack of an allegator-Orkansas River—Ozark Village-Indians—their adoration to the sun-their hymns. LETTER XXXVII. The Grand Lake-Islands of the Mississippi-a remarkable alarm produced by the cries of a host of alligators-interesting particulars of these animals-Yazaus River-the Walnut Hills and Forts Machenry the Grand Gulph-Bayeau Pierre, the residence of Col. Bruin. a LETTER XXXVIII. Natchez River-its trade and luxury-territory of the Mississippi-Nat chez Indians-their adorations. LETTER XXXIX. Fort Adams-General. Wilkinson-Riviere Rouge-Several settlements with their trade and produce-Chaffalis Bayeau-Tunica Bayeuu and Villages-Point Coupee church-a rich settlement-Bayeau SacraThompson's Creek-Baton Rouge-Bayeau Manchee-Bayeau de la Fourchi-Alacapas and Opelousas settlements-fine breed of horses and cattle-healthy climate-sugar plantations-Bona Cara settlementaccount of the river from New-Orleans to the sea. LETTER XL. New Orleans-particulars of this important city and its environs-New Madrid, and intended city on an excellent and salubrious situation. LETTER XLI. The religion and commerce of New Orleans. LETTER XLII. Farther particulars of New Orleans-its amusements and inhabitants. |