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Contributors: Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Groups: Kingston Newspaper clippings
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- Argus (Kingston, ON), July 4, 1848
p.3 Canal Tolls - reduced on mackerel and pig iron passing through the St. Lawrence canals. [Official Gazette] p.3 Canal Tolls - reduced on mackerel and pig iron passing through the St. Lawrence canals. [Official Gazette]Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Argus (Kingston, ON), July 7, 1848 p.3 The U.S. Men of War - These two vessels, the Jefferson and the Dallas are both lying in the canal opposite the new flour mills of Mr. Gould. The Dallas, in consequence of her dismantled state, looks by no means what we are accustomed to fancy "ship shape;" but … p.3 The U.S. Men of War - These two vessels, the Jefferson and the Dallas are both lying in the canal opposite the new flour mills of Mr. Gould. The …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), July 11, 1848 p.3 The Ontario - This fine vessel, of the American Line, arrived in port on Saturday, and remained here the greater part of Sunday. She is a splendid floating palace. Her dimensions are as follows: 222 feet keel; length on deck 240 ft., 7 in.; 32 ft. beam; 54 ft. … p.3 The Ontario - This fine vessel, of the American Line, arrived in port on Saturday, and remained here the greater part of Sunday. She is a splendid floating palace. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), July 14, 1848 p.3 The U.S. Revenue Steamers - address to U.S. officers from Mayor & Council of Montreal, and their reply. [Montreal Gazette] Accident at the Falls - skiff and boy go over. [Hamilton Spectator] p.3 The U.S. Revenue Steamers - address to U.S. officers from Mayor & Council of Montreal, and their reply. [Montreal Gazette] Accident at the Falls - skiff and boy go …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), July 18, 1848 p.3 The Steamer Dawn - An attempt was made yesterday morning to bring this vessel into port. Preparations had been made with barges and boxes to float her, and Messrs. Colcleugh & Greer allowed the steamer Fashion to go up to the Rapids for the purpose of drawing her off … p.3 The Steamer Dawn - An attempt was made yesterday morning to bring this vessel into port. Preparations had been made with barges and boxes to float her, and Messrs. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), July 28, 1848 p.1 Niagara, with Improvements. (part) The little steamboat Maid of the Mist, which plies between the Cataract and the Whirlpool below, is a great acquisition. Starting a mile and a half below the Falls, she labors slowly up over the dark green ... p.1 Niagara, with Improvements. (part) The little steamboat Maid of the Mist, which plies between the Cataract and the Whirlpool below, is a great acquisition. Starting a mile and a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 1, 1848 p.2 A Lunch - given by Captains of Jefferson and Dallas. (half column) [Montreal Gazette] Another Picnic. On Saturday morning a party of about 200 met on board the new Steamer Comet, by invitation of the Proprietors, the Messrs. Platt of Hay Bay. The ... p.2 A Lunch - given by Captains of Jefferson and Dallas. (half column) [Montreal Gazette] Another Picnic. On Saturday morning a party of about 200 met on board the new …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 4, 1848 p.2 Steamboat Monopolists Again. We believed that the steamboat monopolists on Lake Ontario were improving in their behaviour. The public had not had occasion to find fault more than two or three times during the present season, and then their ... p.2 Steamboat Monopolists Again. We believed that the steamboat monopolists on Lake Ontario were improving in their behaviour. The public had not had occasion to find fault more than two …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 8, 1848 p.3 The Regatta - We direct attention to the advertisement in another column, calling a meeting of those who may wish to patronize aquatic sports. We learn that the Regatta will be open to all, which will give our Toronto, Montreal and Quebec friends an opportunity of testing ... p.3 The Regatta - We direct attention to the advertisement in another column, calling a meeting of those who may wish to patronize aquatic sports. We learn that the Regatta …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 11, 1848 p.2 Rice Lake - description of trip on steamer Forester on Rice Lake, departing from Gore's Landing. [Cobourg Star] p.3 Another Excursion - planned on Comet Excursion to Cape Vincent, French Creek, Gananoque and the Thousand Islands, on board the new ... p.2 Rice Lake - description of trip on steamer Forester on Rice Lake, departing from Gore's Landing. [Cobourg Star] p.3 Another Excursion - planned on Comet Excursion to Cape Vincent, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 15, 1848 p.2 We have great pleasure in announcing the arrival of another steamer from Upper Canada, designed to ply between Hamilton and Quebec - the Comet, a new steamer, 196 feet in length and 28 feet breadth of beam - having two engines of 45 horse-power each, and capable of ... p.2 We have great pleasure in announcing the arrival of another steamer from Upper Canada, designed to ply between Hamilton and Quebec - the Comet, a new steamer, 196 feet …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 18, 1848 p.3 The Cherokee Picnic - On Wednesday a party of Kingstonians met to a Pic-Nic on board Her Majesty's Ship Cherokee, by invitation of her Commander, Lieut. Davies, and proceeded to the Lake on the Mountain. Not having been able to leave the house for the last 3 days, we … p.3 The Cherokee Picnic - On Wednesday a party of Kingstonians met to a Pic-Nic on board Her Majesty's Ship Cherokee, by invitation of her Commander, Lieut. Davies, and proceeded …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 22, 1848 p.2 Another American Steamer - Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock a foreign steamship was signaled, which proved to be the screw propelled steamer Jefferson, Capt. Howard, which, in company with another of her class, lately passed down the Canada lakes and the St. Lawrence to ... p.2 Another American Steamer - Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock a foreign steamship was signaled, which proved to be the screw propelled steamer Jefferson, Capt. Howard, which, in company with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug. 25, 1848 p.3 Yesterdays Excursion - We regret to learn that the pleasure anticipated from yesterday's excursion was somewhat marred by the grounding of the Queen Victoria on one of the numerous reefs in the river between French Creek and Gananoque. Capt. Cummins of the steamer Lily, who ... p.3 Yesterdays Excursion - We regret to learn that the pleasure anticipated from yesterday's excursion was somewhat marred by the grounding of the Queen Victoria on one of the numerous …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Aug 29, 1848 p.2 Donation from the Captain of the Magnet - Capt. Sutherland gave 2 pounds 10s. to Sabbath School Excursion Party to Queenston. [Christian Guardian] Steam Outdone - Messrs. McPherson & Crane's Schooner Governor, Capt. W.R. Taylor, master, left Kingston on Wednesday, ... p.2 Donation from the Captain of the Magnet - Capt. Sutherland gave 2 pounds 10s. to Sabbath School Excursion Party to Queenston. [Christian Guardian] Steam Outdone - Messrs. McPherson & …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Sept. 5, 1848 p.3 The steamer Comet arrived here on Sunday morning from Hamilton, having discharged her cargo at Montreal, where she again took in a full freight from that port for Quebec. She left here last night on her return voyage to Hamilton, deeply laden with freight and ... p.3 The steamer Comet arrived here on Sunday morning from Hamilton, having discharged her cargo at Montreal, where she again took in a full freight from that port for Quebec. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Nov. 7, 1848 p.1 OTTAWA RIVER. Passenger Steamers Through from Montreal to Bytown in Daylight. On and after Monday Next, the Passage Boats in this Line will run Daily (Sundays excepted). The new and splendid ... p.1 OTTAWA RIVER. Passenger Steamers Through from Montreal to Bytown in Daylight. On and after Monday Next, the Passage Boats in this Line will run Daily (Sundays excepted). The new …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), Feb. 27, 1849 1849 KINGSTON ARGUS (from originals at Queen's University - Special Collections, unless otherwise noted) p.3 The steamer Chief Justice Robinson has resumed her trips. She leaves Toronto on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and returns from Queenston, ... 1849 KINGSTON ARGUS (from originals at Queen's University - Special Collections, unless otherwise noted) p.3 The steamer Chief Justice Robinson has resumed her trips. She leaves Toronto on Mondays, Wednesdays …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), May 1, 1849 p.1 FORWARDING. The Subscribers beg to inform their friends and the public, that they have made such arrangements as will enable them to run an efficient LINE OF STEAMERS, and SAILING VESSELS, between Quebec, Montreal, Bytown, Kingston and other ... p.1 FORWARDING. The Subscribers beg to inform their friends and the public, that they have made such arrangements as will enable them to run an efficient LINE OF STEAMERS, and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Argus (Kingston, ON), May 4, 1849 p.2 Cheap Travelling - The New Era. There are now two daily lines of steamers plying regularly between this port and Hamilton, viz.: Mr. Bethune's line, comprising the steamers Princess Royal and Sovereign between Kingston and Toronto, and the Eclipse ... p.2 Cheap Travelling - The New Era. There are now two daily lines of steamers plying regularly between this port and Hamilton, viz.: Mr. Bethune's line, comprising the steamers Princess …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
