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- Brockville Recorder (Brockville, ON), June 24, 1836A letter to the editor: A man was fired who would not swear that he would vote for Jonas Jones in the up coming election. "I have been employed by Mr. Jones on a steamboat building by him. " signed Frances Hackett. ...A letter to the editor: A man was fired who would not swear that he would vote for Jonas Jones in the up coming election. "I have been employed by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sep. 21, 1836New Steam Packet - We also strolled along the harbor, where the new mammoth boat, Buffalo, building at Carrick's ship yard, is in rapid progress. Her keel was laid some six weeks since, and she is now in frame, so as to give an outline of her new and beautiful …New Steam Packet - We also strolled along the harbor, where the new mammoth boat, Buffalo, building at Carrick's ship yard, is in rapid progress. Her keel was laid some …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), July 12, 1836Welland Canal - The St. Catharines Journal of June 30, gives a list (furnished by the canal collector at that place) of the vessels passing both ways on the Welland Canal, during the month of June. From this list we gather the following, which comprises the Oswego vessels, bound for …Welland Canal - The St. Catharines Journal of June 30, gives a list (furnished by the canal collector at that place) of the vessels passing both ways on the Welland …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Ontario SteamboatsOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 3 May 1836 Lake Ontario Steamboats Those splendid steamboats the Great Britain and the United States have commenced their trips for the season, and will stop at this Port both on their upward and downward passage. The former is under the command of her old and well known commander Captain ...Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 3 May 1836 Lake Ontario Steamboats Those splendid steamboats the Great Britain and the United States have commenced their trips for the season, and will stop at this Port both on their upward …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Jan. 6, 1836p.2 Conduct of the Capitalists and Officers of State towards the Welland Canal - revelations from W.L. Mackenzie's paper. [Welland Canal] p.3 editorial comment on revelations in numbers 2 & 3 of Mackenzie's new journal - published some private ...p.2 Conduct of the Capitalists and Officers of State towards the Welland Canal - revelations from W.L. Mackenzie's paper. [Welland Canal] p.3 editorial comment on revelations in numbers 2 & …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Jan. 13, 1836p.1 A MEETING of the Proprietors of the Steam Boat Commodore Barrie, will be held at the Commercial Hotel, on Thursday the 14th inst., at 12 o'clock. HENRY GILDERSLEEVE, Agent. Kingston, 9th January, 1836. A MEETING of the Proprietors of the Steam Boat Sir James ...p.1 A MEETING of the Proprietors of the Steam Boat Commodore Barrie, will be held at the Commercial Hotel, on Thursday the 14th inst., at 12 o'clock. HENRY GILDERSLEEVE, Agent. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Jan. 20, 1836p.1 Stave Carrying Trade - Amongst the many enterprizes in agitation for the welfare of our Town, we deem that of forming a Joint Stock Company, to forward Staves to the Lower Province, one the most likely to afford a fair remuneration to the Stockholders, and to increase our ...p.1 Stave Carrying Trade - Amongst the many enterprizes in agitation for the welfare of our Town, we deem that of forming a Joint Stock Company, to forward Staves to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Jan. 23, 1836p.1 STAVE FORWARDING COMPANY. For the information of the Shareholders of the Kingston Stave Forwarding Company we are requested to state, that at a meeting of the Committee of Management on the 20th inst. the following among other resolutions were ...p.1 STAVE FORWARDING COMPANY. For the information of the Shareholders of the Kingston Stave Forwarding Company we are requested to state, that at a meeting of the Committee of Management …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Feb. 3, 1836p.l Petition to House of Assembly - of the president and directors of the Port Hope harbor and wharf company, praying for an increase of their stock to ten thousand pounds, in shares of twelve pounds 10 shillings, or that a loan be granted them payable out of the tolls …p.l Petition to House of Assembly - of the president and directors of the Port Hope harbor and wharf company, praying for an increase of their stock to ten thousand …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Feb. 17, 1836p.1 Enlarging the Erie Canal. p.3 letter to Editor of Montreal Herald about a memorial addressed to Sir John Colborne, asking for locks to be constructed at St. Anne's; (part) With the prayer of the memorial for the construction of a lock at St. ...p.1 Enlarging the Erie Canal. p.3 letter to Editor of Montreal Herald about a memorial addressed to Sir John Colborne, asking for locks to be constructed at St. Anne's; (part) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), Feb. 24, 1836p.3 Kingston Awake - We congratulate the town upon the erection of no less than three superb Wharves for the reception of steam boats and schooners during the ensuing season. The first at the foot of Store Street, to be called the "Commercial Wharf," is in a forward state of …p.3 Kingston Awake - We congratulate the town upon the erection of no less than three superb Wharves for the reception of steam boats and schooners during the ensuing season. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), March 2, 1836p.1 letter to Editor of Morning Courier about canals, Lake St. Louis, possible methods of removing St. Ann's Locks, improving Montreal's harbor, etc. Ship Canal Around Falls of Niagara - under consideration by Congress. [N.Y. Comm. Advert.] ...p.1 letter to Editor of Morning Courier about canals, Lake St. Louis, possible methods of removing St. Ann's Locks, improving Montreal's harbor, etc. Ship Canal Around Falls of Niagara - …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), March 9, 1836p.2 Railroad - proposed between London and Hamilton, would divert trade from Welland Canal. [Hamilton Express] p.3 Steam Boat Brockville. Agreeably to notice, a meeting of the Stockholders was held this day at Mr. O.G. Munger's ...p.2 Railroad - proposed between London and Hamilton, would divert trade from Welland Canal. [Hamilton Express] p.3 Steam Boat Brockville. Agreeably to notice, a meeting of the Stockholders was held …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), March 16, 1836p.2 The Steamer Traveller - We take great delight in being able to inform the public, that this beautiful and fast-sailing Schooner-rigged Steamer will, on next Monday, commence to ply between this Port and Toronto, thereby affording that facility to travellers which from a ...p.2 The Steamer Traveller - We take great delight in being able to inform the public, that this beautiful and fast-sailing Schooner-rigged Steamer will, on next Monday, commence to ply …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), March 23, 1836p.3 The Steam-Boat Kingston - At the meeting of the Stockholders held this day, it was determined that Mr. P. Bonter, of Belleville should be Captain, and Mr. James Watt, Clerk, for the ensuing season. The boat will continue on her old route, between Prescott and the Carrying ...p.3 The Steam-Boat Kingston - At the meeting of the Stockholders held this day, it was determined that Mr. P. Bonter, of Belleville should be Captain, and Mr. James Watt, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), March 31, 1836p.3 Winter is leaving, ice in Bay almost 3 feet thick, ..."It has been confidently stated to us, that the ice extends farther into the lake this year, than it has done for many years back. The Main Ducks which are twenty miles distant from Kingston. it is said can …p.3 Winter is leaving, ice in Bay almost 3 feet thick, ..."It has been confidently stated to us, that the ice extends farther into the lake this year, than it …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), April 6, 1836p.2 We understand that the Steamboat Enterprize has been purchased by Mr. James Simpson, of Smiths Falls, for the sum of £600. It is the intention of the proprietor to run her on the Chatts Lake. [Bathurst Courier] Letter from Capt. Philpotts to Donald Bethune, ...p.2 We understand that the Steamboat Enterprize has been purchased by Mr. James Simpson, of Smiths Falls, for the sum of £600. It is the intention of the proprietor to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), April 14, 1836p.1 Our enterprising townsman, Nathaniel Hughson, Esq. has purchased the steamboat Oakville, which he intends running from this Town to Toronto, daily, this season, returning the same day. She is now called the Hamilton, and will be commanded by Capt. Mills. ...p.1 Our enterprising townsman, Nathaniel Hughson, Esq. has purchased the steamboat Oakville, which he intends running from this Town to Toronto, daily, this season, returning the same day. She is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), April 20, 1836p.2 Welland Canal Report - enquiry presents report. [Toronto Correspondent] A WALK THROUGH KINGSTON DOCKYARD. At this particular season of the year, when every person and every thing connected with Navigation is busily engaged, the careful journalist ...p.2 Welland Canal Report - enquiry presents report. [Toronto Correspondent] A WALK THROUGH KINGSTON DOCKYARD. At this particular season of the year, when every person and every thing connected with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), April 30, 1836p.2 The different Forwarding Companies are now actively engaged in preparing for the summer's business. Two barges have been very neatly fitted up with cabins, as canal packets, by the Ottawa and Rideau Company, to run between Carillon and Grenville, a distance of 12 miles. ...p.2 The different Forwarding Companies are now actively engaged in preparing for the summer's business. Two barges have been very neatly fitted up with cabins, as canal packets, by the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes