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- Year: 1839
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), March 19, 1839
p.3 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT. Sealed tenders will be received at this office until Tuesday the 26th of March, at noon, for Repairing Four Commissariat Batteaux, one ditto used as a Water Boat, and the Garrison barge, according to Specifications, to be seen ... p.3 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT. Sealed tenders will be received at this office until Tuesday the 26th of March, at noon, for Repairing Four Commissariat Batteaux, one ditto used as a Water …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), March 26, 1839 p.2 Provincial Parliament - House of Assembly - Wednesday, March 13th - Petition read and referred - of Roderick McSween, late Pilot and chief mate on the Steam Boat Sir Robert Peel, praying remuneration for injuries received at the destruction of the said Boat. The ... p.2 Provincial Parliament - House of Assembly - Wednesday, March 13th - Petition read and referred - of Roderick McSween, late Pilot and chief mate on the Steam Boat Sir …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), April 2, 1839 p.3 The ice is broken up, and the navigation begun, though the harbour is still encumbered with drift ice. The channel of the river opened on Wednesday. On Thursday an attempt was made to blow up the ice before the steamer Com're Barrie, but it failed. On Friday a strong … p.3 The ice is broken up, and the navigation begun, though the harbour is still encumbered with drift ice. The channel of the river opened on Wednesday. On Thursday an …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), April 9, 1839 p.2 The harbour of Toronto is now free from ice, and vessels and steamers can come alongside the wharves. During the past week the steamers Burlington and Transit have been plying daily, the former between Toronto and Wellington Square, and the latter between Toronto and ... p.2 The harbour of Toronto is now free from ice, and vessels and steamers can come alongside the wharves. During the past week the steamers Burlington and Transit have been …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), April 16, 1839 p.2 About 4000 barrels of flour, two or three cargoes of wheat, and some hundred barrels of pork, were brought down last week by the Steam boats and schooners. Most of it is destined for Montreal and will probably be shipped for England by the first arrivals. The weather ... p.2 About 4000 barrels of flour, two or three cargoes of wheat, and some hundred barrels of pork, were brought down last week by the Steam boats and schooners. Most …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), April 23, 1839 p.2 As no sale was effected of the steamer Hamilton last Saturday, she will be run between this port and Oswego, under the command of Capt. Gaskin of the provincial marine. It is expected that she will be ready in ten days or a fortnight. Several of our Townsmen have … p.2 As no sale was effected of the steamer Hamilton last Saturday, she will be run between this port and Oswego, under the command of Capt. Gaskin of the provincial …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), April 30, 1839 p.3 Last Friday the Steamboat Traveller went on her usual trip to Rochester and while there was boarded first by the Collector and then by the Deputy Sheriff, with a posse of constables and W.L. Mackenzie, in order to search the boat for two prisoners said to be chained in … p.3 Last Friday the Steamboat Traveller went on her usual trip to Rochester and while there was boarded first by the Collector and then by the Deputy Sheriff, with a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), May 7, 1839 p.3 REPORT & RESOLUTIONS On the subject of the Tolls Collected on the Rideau Canal. To the Honorable the Commons' House of Assembly - discusses virtual monopoly of one company which owns all the steamboats on the canal and ... p.3 REPORT & RESOLUTIONS On the subject of the Tolls Collected on the Rideau Canal. To the Honorable the Commons' House of Assembly - discusses virtual monopoly of one company …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), May 14, 1839 p.3 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. On Saturday next, the 18th May inst., at Mr. R. Scobell's wharf, the excellent SCHOONER TAM O'SHANTER, about 35 tons burthen, in good order, with Sails and Rigging complete. Conditions made known at Sale. Sale at ... p.3 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. On Saturday next, the 18th May inst., at Mr. R. Scobell's wharf, the excellent SCHOONER TAM O'SHANTER, about 35 tons burthen, in good order, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), May 21, 1839 p.2 We understand that last week considerable difficulty arose at Brockville with an American schooner. She brought goods from Oswego to Brockville, and had also other goods, including a piece of cannon and some muskets, for Ogdensburgh. The goods for Brockville were ... p.2 We understand that last week considerable difficulty arose at Brockville with an American schooner. She brought goods from Oswego to Brockville, and had also other goods, including a piece …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), May 28, 1839 p.2 Her Majesty's Birthday celebrated by soldiers and sailors. "...At one o'clock the salute was fired by the seamen of the Royal Navy from the Traveller, followed by three Nelsonian cheers from them and the Royal Marines...." On Friday night Kingston was visited with a ... p.2 Her Majesty's Birthday celebrated by soldiers and sailors. "...At one o'clock the salute was fired by the seamen of the Royal Navy from the Traveller, followed by three Nelsonian …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), June 4, 1839 p.2 To the Editor of the Montreal Gazette. Sir, - It was with feelings of great indignation, that I, in common with every respectable inhabitant of this place, read in the Montreal Herald of the 23rd instant, an editorial article, said to be founded on ... p.2 To the Editor of the Montreal Gazette. Sir, - It was with feelings of great indignation, that I, in common with every respectable inhabitant of this place, read in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), June 11, 1839 p.3 SCHOONER FOR SALE BY AUCTION. On Friday next, the 14th inst., will be sold, as she now lies at the Marine Railway Company's wharf, the SCHOONER MARGARET MILLER, 120 Tons Measurement. This excellent Vessel was built in the ... p.3 SCHOONER FOR SALE BY AUCTION. On Friday next, the 14th inst., will be sold, as she now lies at the Marine Railway Company's wharf, the SCHOONER MARGARET MILLER, 120 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), June 18, 1839 p.2 Steamboat Goderich Sunk - On Thursday night last, the steamboat Goderich, while on her way to Amherstburgh, and when within a short distance of that town, was run into by the Steamboat Erie, and immediately sunk. No blame is attached to the Captain of the Erie, or any one … p.2 Steamboat Goderich Sunk - On Thursday night last, the steamboat Goderich, while on her way to Amherstburgh, and when within a short distance of that town, was run into …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), July 16, 1839 p.2 A sailor belonging to H.M. Dockyard concealed himself on board of the Telegraph when in this port this week, and she had proceeded seven or eight miles on her course to Sackets Harbour before he was discovered. The Captain no sooner found the deserter, than he put the ... p.2 A sailor belonging to H.M. Dockyard concealed himself on board of the Telegraph when in this port this week, and she had proceeded seven or eight miles on her …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), July 23, 1839 (from P.A.C. microfilm N-9628; B-2513 is the same) p.2 Persons engaged in the Lake and River navigation are directed to the notice of the Ship Chandlery Warehouse just opened by the Messrs. Ives, in Water Street. It is the only establishment of the kind in the ... (from P.A.C. microfilm N-9628; B-2513 is the same) p.2 Persons engaged in the Lake and River navigation are directed to the notice of the Ship Chandlery Warehouse just opened by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), July 30, 1839 p.3 To the Messrs. Ives, owners, of the steamer Queenston. Gentlemen: - Observing your card of thanks to me, published in the Upper Canada Herald of the 23d instant, for services rendered the Steamboat Queenston, permit me to state that the favours I have received ... p.3 To the Messrs. Ives, owners, of the steamer Queenston. Gentlemen: - Observing your card of thanks to me, published in the Upper Canada Herald of the 23d instant, for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), Aug. 6, 1839 p.1 A JOURNEY FROM TORONTO TO BROCKVILLE. I left Toronto for Cobourg in the steamer Great Britain, last week. It was a pleasant day, and a pleasant sail. This is a good Boat, with kind managers, pleasant Captain, and on the whole good accommodations. ... p.1 A JOURNEY FROM TORONTO TO BROCKVILLE. I left Toronto for Cobourg in the steamer Great Britain, last week. It was a pleasant day, and a pleasant sail. This is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), Aug. 13, 1839 p.2 Infamous - Capt. Gilman Appleby, of steamboat Constitution, arrested at Buffalo for outrage on a fifteen year old girl, a steerage passenger on board his boat. [Com. Adv.] Cobourg affair - patriots came on schr. Gurnsey. Last Thursday night, between 11 and 12 ... p.2 Infamous - Capt. Gilman Appleby, of steamboat Constitution, arrested at Buffalo for outrage on a fifteen year old girl, a steerage passenger on board his boat. [Com. Adv.] Cobourg …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Upper Canada Herald (Kingston, ON), Aug. 20, 1839 p.2 The Oswego Herald contains an account of the collision between the United States and the Great Britain, mentioned in our last, by which it appears that the accident was not intentional on the part of the former. The two boats have been accustomed to pass each other at a … p.2 The Oswego Herald contains an account of the collision between the United States and the Great Britain, mentioned in our last, by which it appears that the accident was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
