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- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), September 16, 1841
Welland Canal - Lord Alguson Percy, created Baron Prudhoe, by which title he sits in the House of Lords, as a peer of the realm, only brother and heir presumptive of the Duke of Northumberland, accompanied by Sir Henry Hart, an English Baronet, and Mr. Justice Hagerman, have, for some … Welland Canal - Lord Alguson Percy, created Baron Prudhoe, by which title he sits in the House of Lords, as a peer of the realm, only brother and heir presumptive …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 7, 1841 Vessel (Not) Over The Falls - Wednesday, Sept. 15th, was a great day at the Falls. Thousands of people assembled there, from all quarters, to behold the "sublime experiemnt", of a ship going over the cataract. Of course, there is always enough in and around the Falls, to gratify the … Vessel (Not) Over The Falls - Wednesday, Sept. 15th, was a great day at the Falls. Thousands of people assembled there, from all quarters, to behold the "sublime experiemnt", of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 7, 1841 The Plunge Over The Falls That Didn't Happen - We went yesterday, with all the world hereabouts, to see the barque Detroit go over the falls. At the appointed hour - 3 P.M. - the vessel was towed from the foot of Grand Island into the stream, to the very … The Plunge Over The Falls That Didn't Happen - We went yesterday, with all the world hereabouts, to see the barque Detroit go over the falls. At the appointed hour …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 3, 1838 Grand River Navigation Notice is hereby given, that a meeting of the stockholders of the Grand River Navigation Company will be held at this office, on Monday the seventh of May next, at twelve o'clock, noon, for the purpose of electing directors, to serve for the ensuring ... Grand River Navigation Notice is hereby given, that a meeting of the stockholders of the Grand River Navigation Company will be held at this office, on Monday the seventh of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 3, 1838 Louth Harbour Notice is hereby given, agreeably to the act of incorporation, that a meeting of the stockholders of the Louth Harbour Company, for the purpose of electing directors to serve the ensuring year, will be held at John Wismer's Inn, (formerly G.H. Kerr's,) 20 Mile Creek, ... Louth Harbour Notice is hereby given, agreeably to the act of incorporation, that a meeting of the stockholders of the Louth Harbour Company, for the purpose of electing directors to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 3, 1838 40 Mile Creek Harbour Grimsby, April 3, 1838 Publick notice is hereby given, that a general meeting of the stockholders of the Grimsby Harbour Company, will be held at Mr. S.S. Moore's Inn, on the second Monday in May next, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the purpose of electing ... 40 Mile Creek Harbour Grimsby, April 3, 1838 Publick notice is hereby given, that a general meeting of the stockholders of the Grimsby Harbour Company, will be held at Mr. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 25, 1842 Beauharnois Canal - As there has been much dissatisfaction expressed at the Beauharnois Canal being placed on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, we are glad to see, in the Montreal Gazette, a letter from the chairman of the Board of Works, which fully proves that the south shore … Beauharnois Canal - As there has been much dissatisfaction expressed at the Beauharnois Canal being placed on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, we are glad to see, in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 22, 1843 Beauharnois Canal - An extract from a slip published at the office of the Montreal Herald, on Saturday, gives the verdict of the Corner's Jury on the persons killed at the Beauharnois riot. It is to be hoped that there will be no more of such proceedings as have been … Beauharnois Canal - An extract from a slip published at the office of the Montreal Herald, on Saturday, gives the verdict of the Corner's Jury on the persons killed at …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), June 22, 1843 Verdict Of The Jury - The Inquest upon the bodies of parties killed in the late riots at Beauharnois, which was convened by Mr. Jones, On Wednesday, closed on Friday evening, when the following verdict was given by the jury, who were, we understand, unanimous: - "We are of ... Verdict Of The Jury - The Inquest upon the bodies of parties killed in the late riots at Beauharnois, which was convened by Mr. Jones, On Wednesday, closed on Friday …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 23, 1840 Shipwreck On Lake Erie - The Buffalo Republican says the facts concerning the shipwreck of the Neptune, at Michigan City, are far more terrible than had been reported. Eleven passengers were drowned in the vessel, besides the crew, consisting of eight persons, three of whom perished ... Shipwreck On Lake Erie - The Buffalo Republican says the facts concerning the shipwreck of the Neptune, at Michigan City, are far more terrible than had been reported. Eleven passengers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), October 27, 1842 Internal Improvements Of Canada - To a citizen of the state of New York, by far the most interesting feature of Canada, and the British colonial policy, at the present moment, is the vigorous prosecution and the rapid progress of the magnificent public works now pressing forward to ... Internal Improvements Of Canada - To a citizen of the state of New York, by far the most interesting feature of Canada, and the British colonial policy, at the present …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 7, 1842 St. Lawrence Canal - The Board of Works commences operations on the Beauharnois shore, on Monday, July 4. The labor consequent upon the construction of such a canal, must necessarily furnish employment to a numerous body of workmen; and we venture to state, that relief to this ... St. Lawrence Canal - The Board of Works commences operations on the Beauharnois shore, on Monday, July 4. The labor consequent upon the construction of such a canal, must necessarily …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 14, 1842 Two Propellers Broke Down - The steam schooners Oswego and Chicago have both broken down, while on their way to the upper lakes. The former, shortly after leaving Detroit, last week, and the latter, on Sunday last, somewhere between Port Stanley and Cleveland, where they now lie ... Two Propellers Broke Down - The steam schooners Oswego and Chicago have both broken down, while on their way to the upper lakes. The former, shortly after leaving Detroit, last …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), August 4, 1842 Nearly all the heavy boats have been withdrawn for the present and given place to the smaller class of steamers. The Red Jacket has joined the consolidation and commenced her trips on the Toledo route. The Chautauqua having been refitted resumes her trips to Barcelona. The Waterloo continues ... Nearly all the heavy boats have been withdrawn for the present and given place to the smaller class of steamers. The Red Jacket has joined the consolidation and commenced her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), July 7, 1842 The Buffalo Patriot of the 25th ult., after copying a paragraph on "The Letting" of the contracts on the Welland canal, from the Journal of the 16th, bemoans the action of the New York Legislature on public works after this fashion: - "What thanks do we not owe to our … The Buffalo Patriot of the 25th ult., after copying a paragraph on "The Letting" of the contracts on the Welland canal, from the Journal of the 16th, bemoans the action …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 24, 1842 Welland Canal Feeder - The contractors for this work, not having as yet, obtained a sufficient number of hands to enable them to complete their contracts, by the time specified, (although the season has been unusually favorable, and the work, has progressed rapidly, considering the ... Welland Canal Feeder - The contractors for this work, not having as yet, obtained a sufficient number of hands to enable them to complete their contracts, by the time specified, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 31, 1842 1,000 laborers, 50 stone cutters, and 50 massons, are wanted on the St. Lawrence canal, Cornwall. 1,000 laborers, 50 stone cutters, and 50 massons, are wanted on the St. Lawrence canal, Cornwall.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), April 23, 1840 Welland Canal Election - The annual election of directors of this corporation, for the ensuing year, was held at the company`s office, in this village, on the 6th inst., when the following named gentlemen were duly returned, by the stockholders - viz: Wm. Hamilton Merritt, Esq. of St. ... Welland Canal Election - The annual election of directors of this corporation, for the ensuing year, was held at the company`s office, in this village, on the 6th inst., when …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), February 17, 1842 Opening Of The Navigation - Our readers will perceive that Captain Richardson`s steamer Transit will be prepared to commence plying between Toronto and Niagara on the 1st of March. "First in the fight, and last in the retreat," has ever been the gallant Captain's motto, since his ... Opening Of The Navigation - Our readers will perceive that Captain Richardson`s steamer Transit will be prepared to commence plying between Toronto and Niagara on the 1st of March. "First …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 10, 1842 Prosperity Of The Town Of Niagara - The Niagara Chronicle, of the 24th ult. informs us, that few towns in the province have improved in a greater ratio, within the last two or three years, than Niagara; and that the approaching season will probably be one of the busiest ever … Prosperity Of The Town Of Niagara - The Niagara Chronicle, of the 24th ult. informs us, that few towns in the province have improved in a greater ratio, within the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
