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Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Groups: Toronto Leader
- Groups: Palmer Collection
- Year: 1827
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- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 10, 1827
Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids and over the falls of Niagara. By Friday night, our public houses were completely thronged: and on Saturday morning every … Descent of the MICHIGAN - During the whole of the week strangers were arriving in this village on their way to witness the descent of the MICHIGAN, down the rapids …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Farmer's Journal & Welland Canal Intelligencer (St. Catharines, ON), January 10, 1827, page 3 First Boat A meeting of the native inhabitants of St. Catharines and its vicinity, and all others who feel an interest in the proposed undertaking, is requested at Mr. Dyer 's Merchant Exchange, ... First Boat A meeting of the native inhabitants of St. Catharines and its vicinity, and all others who feel an interest in the proposed undertaking, is requested at Mr. Dyer …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Freeman's Advocate (Sackets Harbor, NY), Thursday May 31, 1827 The Brig of War, Madison, 22 guns, built at this place during the late war, and which was in several engagements on the lakes, has recently been fitted up as a corvette, by Messrs Hugunin & Mallory. Her tonnage is now 350 tons; she formerly measured 700. She was towed … The Brig of War, Madison, 22 guns, built at this place during the late war, and which was in several engagements on the lakes, has recently been fitted up as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 6 Jul 1827
We are informed by the Collector of the Canal toll in this village, that on the first day of this month, he had received $32,527.96 in tolls. The Canal had then been open only seventy days. We are informed by the Collector of the Canal toll in this village, that on the first day of this month, he had received $32,527.96 in tolls. The Canal had …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 23, 1827 We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would draw together an immense collection of people. We should suppose the tavern keepers at the Falls would be well paid … We find the following article in the York Observer. It would indeed be a splendid sight to witness the passage of a brig over the Falls of Niagara, and would …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), July 30, 1827 The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been purchased by a company of gentlemen on both sides of the river for this purpose, and will be fitted up … The third of September next, at 3:00 P.M. has been fixed on for the descent of the schr. MICHIGAN (Burthen 136 tons) over the Falls of Niagara! She has been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), August 2, 1827 Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon from her deck, while on her passage, must be a mistake. He would be quite as likely to go down … Saturday the 8th of September, is fixed upon for the passage of the schr. MICHIGAN down the falls of Niagara. The story of a Frenchman going up in a balloon …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Black Rock Gazette (Buffalo, NY), Sept. 8, 1827 The publick are hereby informed that the Steam-Boat Chippewa, Capt. Case, will make two trips to the Falls on the seventh of September next, for the accommodation of the numerous visitors who may be desirous of witnessing the descent of the Michigan over the cataract on the 8th. She will … The publick are hereby informed that the Steam-Boat Chippewa, Capt. Case, will make two trips to the Falls on the seventh of September next, for the accommodation of the numerous …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Gleaner (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON), September 10, 1827 On Saturday, according to notice given, a vessel was set adrift in the strong current above the Falls. - oncoming down the rapids, above the great Fall, she struck, and both masts went by the board, and it is said that the hull was broke in two, but remained attached … On Saturday, according to notice given, a vessel was set adrift in the strong current above the Falls. - oncoming down the rapids, above the great Fall, she struck, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Emporium (Buffalo, NY), September 13, 1827 The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going down the falls apparently lifeless. The bears which were aboard the MICHIGAN, succeeded in reaching the Canada shore, above the Falls. Some suppose the buffalo was killed by the falling masts; he was seen going …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Weekly Herald (Cleveland, OH), August 3, 1827, page 3 Column 1 Column 1Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Dec. 27, 1827
Welland Canal - A slide has happened to the banks of the Welland Canal, which excites considerable apprehension as to the stability of the foundation: Two breaks have occurred near each other, but on opposite banks. This accident has taken place on the upper part of the deep cutting, and … Welland Canal - A slide has happened to the banks of the Welland Canal, which excites considerable apprehension as to the stability of the foundation: Two breaks have occurred near …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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