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- Groups: Black Rock Advocate
- Groups: Palmer Collection
- Year: 1859
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), April 21, 1859
A Mirage. - At about six o'clock last evening a magnificent sight attracted our attention. The peculiar state of the atmosphere caused a refraction which presented the Canada Shore, which seemed but a few miles distant. The trees and beach were ... A Mirage. - At about six o'clock last evening a magnificent sight attracted our attention. The peculiar state of the atmosphere caused a refraction which presented the Canada Shore, which …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Friday, Oct. 7, 1859 Went Ashore. - An unfortunate marine disaster occurred just off our harbor on Wednesday night. Quite a strong north west wind had sprung up that afternoon, and about eight o'clock the schooner Commerce , Capt. ... Went Ashore. - An unfortunate marine disaster occurred just off our harbor on Wednesday night. Quite a strong north west wind had sprung up that afternoon, and about eight o'clock …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., April 25, 1859
"Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after having been out a few hours, snowing hard, with the wind gradually increading and the sea ... "Marine News" The schooner Northerner, Capt. Disbro, bound from Ogdensburgh to the Genesee river, was out in the gale of Saturday. She left the St. Lawrence Saturday morning, and after …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Rochester Democrat (Rochester, NY), Tues., April 26, 1859
Effects of the Late Gale. - About 12 o'clock last Saturday night the schooner S. Buttles , Alexander Pollock , master, went ashore 10 or 12 miles east of the Effects of the Late Gale. - About 12 o'clock last Saturday night the schooner S. Buttles , Alexander Pollock , master, went ashore 10 or 12 miles east of the …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 14, 1859 Busy. - The work of repairing and the hum of busy preparation is everywhere going on along our docks. Carpenters, caulkers and sailors are hard at work, and fixing things for the opening of navigation, for the further delay of which there seems to be no good reason in the … Busy. - The work of repairing and the hum of busy preparation is everywhere going on along our docks. Carpenters, caulkers and sailors are hard at work, and fixing things …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), March 28, 1859 Cheering. - This has been one of the most spring like days we have yet had. The sun has shone warm and brightly, calling vegetation forth from the winter slumberings. The harbor is alive with vessels moving about and the puffing of Tugs in search of some craft unable to … Cheering. - This has been one of the most spring like days we have yet had. The sun has shone warm and brightly, calling vegetation forth from the winter slumberings. …Maritime History of the Great LakesRochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), March 29, 1859 Lake Steamers - Paddle Wheels Giving Place to Screws - A New Enterprise _____ It will be but reiterating to say that we have often expressed in these columns, to say that the days of side-wheel steamers on the Lakes are drawing to an end, and that so fast as … Lake Steamers - Paddle Wheels Giving Place to Screws - A New Enterprise _____ It will be but reiterating to say that we have often expressed in these columns, to …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), April 12, 1859 Our Harbor. - Notwithstanding the general depression of business which has existed this spring, our harbor presents a lively and business-like appearance. This is mainly occasioned by the lively tug-boats, which are continually on the move. They have all been thoroughly overhauled, ... Our Harbor. - Notwithstanding the general depression of business which has existed this spring, our harbor presents a lively and business-like appearance. This is mainly occasioned by the lively tug-boats, …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 15, 1859 We publish the following letter, by request of a disinterested party, which fully explains itself: Messrs. Lee, Lamoree and Navagh: Gents - On the night of the 23d of April I had the misfortune to meet with disaster in the neighborhood of Genesee River. Owing to the efficiency ... We publish the following letter, by request of a disinterested party, which fully explains itself: Messrs. Lee, Lamoree and Navagh: Gents - On the night of the 23d of April …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Oct. 10, 1859 ARRIVAL OF THE SCHOONER GOLD HUNTER FROM SCOTLAND. - This A I vessel arrived at this port from Montreal on Saturday night, with partial load of salt, and is now completing her cargo with pig iron and will sail for Chicago. The vessel sailed from Quebec for Cork June 9th, … ARRIVAL OF THE SCHOONER GOLD HUNTER FROM SCOTLAND. - This A I vessel arrived at this port from Montreal on Saturday night, with partial load of salt, and is now …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Oct. 10, 1859 ARRIVAL OF THE SCHOONER GOLD HUNTER FROM SCOTLAND. _______ This A 1 vessel arrived at this port from Montreal on Saturday night, with partial load of salt, and is now completing her cargo with pig iron and will sail for Chicago. The vessel sailed ... ARRIVAL OF THE SCHOONER GOLD HUNTER FROM SCOTLAND. _______ This A 1 vessel arrived at this port from Montreal on Saturday night, with partial load of salt, and is now …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Monday, Nov. 7, 1859 Wreck of the Schooner "Twilight" The small scow schooner Twilight, owned by Capt. Ouderkirk, and used chiefly for transporting wood, was lost last Tuesday night, about fifteen miles east of the mouth of the Genesee River. She was bound from Sodus to Charlotte, where her owner ... Wreck of the Schooner "Twilight" The small scow schooner Twilight, owned by Capt. Ouderkirk, and used chiefly for transporting wood, was lost last Tuesday night, about fifteen miles east of …Maritime History of the Great LakesDetroit Daily Advertiser (Detroit, MI), May 9, 1859 LAKE SUPERIOR PASSENGER AND FREIGHT LINE The sidewheel and screw steamers which compose the several lines from Cleveland and Detroit to Lake Superior are as follows: Steamer Illinois, John Fraser, Master. Steamer North Star, B. G. Sweet, Master. Screw ... LAKE SUPERIOR PASSENGER AND FREIGHT LINE The sidewheel and screw steamers which compose the several lines from Cleveland and Detroit to Lake Superior are as follows: Steamer Illinois, John Fraser, …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Oct. 5, 1859 A painful accident occurred on board the schooner Forest on Monday. Mr. John Rathbun , of 125 East Third Street, fell through the rigging from the topmost to the deck, dislocating his right ankle, and breaking ... A painful accident occurred on board the schooner Forest on Monday. Mr. John Rathbun , of 125 East Third Street, fell through the rigging from the topmost to the deck, …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Oct. 5, 1859 (Communicated.) "A Commercial Suggestion" - Honor To Whom Honor is Due. - The plan of opening a direct connection with Europe, and, we may add, the West Indies , from the Port of Oswego , by means of ... (Communicated.) "A Commercial Suggestion" - Honor To Whom Honor is Due. - The plan of opening a direct connection with Europe, and, we may add, the West Indies , from …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), June 2, 1859 The Old Fort Treasure Again. - Most of our citizens are familiar with the interesting legend of the Old French Fort at Oswego, concerning the treasure said to have been buried there. The tradition as handed down to the present time, is to the effect that the French garrison at … The Old Fort Treasure Again. - Most of our citizens are familiar with the interesting legend of the Old French Fort at Oswego, concerning the treasure said to have been …Maritime History of the Great LakesSt. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 10, 1859, page 2 The works of the Welland Railway , on the eastern side of the piers, are only rivailed by the equally solid and necessary works of the enterpising firm of Donaldson, Andrews & ... The works of the Welland Railway , on the eastern side of the piers, are only rivailed by the equally solid and necessary works of the enterpising firm of Donaldson, …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Sept. 5, 1859 The Schooner J.C. Riggs Dismasted - Loss of Life. - The schooner J. C. Riggs, Capt. Leadly , cleared from this port on Saturday morning for Cleveland , with a ... The Schooner J.C. Riggs Dismasted - Loss of Life. - The schooner J. C. Riggs, Capt. Leadly , cleared from this port on Saturday morning for Cleveland , with a …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Tues., Aug. 9, 1859 Large Load on the Oswego Canal . The following experiment is very interesting as far as it goes. We should like to know the weight of 119,600 feet of green pine lumber; also whether the boat Strabo was a new or an old boat, and of the ... Large Load on the Oswego Canal . The following experiment is very interesting as far as it goes. We should like to know the weight of 119,600 feet of green …Maritime History of the Great LakesOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Aug. 29, 1859 Traveling in Old Times. - Before the Canals were built, years and years ago; when Detroit was very far west, and "outside of creation," and Buffalo a long journey from Traveling in Old Times. - Before the Canals were built, years and years ago; when Detroit was very far west, and "outside of creation," and Buffalo a long journey from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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