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- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Apr 1850Cold, raw winds have been blowing from the lake for some days. A storm is probably in preparation. Some vessels which arrived a day or two since, were covered with frozen spray- The piers are ladened with huge heaps of ice, produced by the surf freezing as it swept over …Cold, raw winds have been blowing from the lake for some days. A storm is probably in preparation. Some vessels which arrived a day or two since, were covered with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Severe GaleSevere Gale - A severe gale from the north west began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, up to a late hour in the night. It was accompanied with alternate snow squalls, which at times gave everything a most dismal, wintry aspect. Quite a number of vessels come down …Severe Gale - A severe gale from the north west began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, up to a late hour in the night. It was accompanied with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- What is Doing on the East Side?Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 29 Apr 1850 What is Doing on the East Side? East Oswego, or Oswego on the East side of the river is dignified sometimes by the name of Scriba.- Well, Scriba, or such portions of it as lie immediately over the bridge, is altogether the most cheerful, lively place to be found in …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 29 Apr 1850 What is Doing on the East Side? East Oswego, or Oswego on the East side of the river is dignified sometimes by the name of Scriba.- Well, Scriba, or such …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lake SteamersThe Lake Steamers- It is matter of general surprise that the public are not informed when and where the lake steamer run from this city. We hear repeated remarks concerning them, not only by our own citizens, but by strangers. Even the hours of starting are not made public, and …The Lake Steamers- It is matter of general surprise that the public are not informed when and where the lake steamer run from this city. We hear repeated remarks concerning …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Growth of OswegoGrowth of Oswego Upon nearly every block in the city new edifices are being erected. Over a hundred new dwelling houses are now being put up, some of them expensive and beautiful buildings; and old structures are being repaired and beautified. More will probably be done for the ...Growth of Oswego Upon nearly every block in the city new edifices are being erected. Over a hundred new dwelling houses are now being put up, some of them expensive …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Spring BusinessOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 11 May 1850 Spring Business The Spring business opens very fairly-much better than any one expected. A great amount of produce has arrived principally from Canada and much activity prevails upon the docks. Immense quantities of lumber are coming forward. Nearly six million feet were received ...Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 11 May 1850 Spring Business The Spring business opens very fairly-much better than any one expected. A great amount of produce has arrived principally from Canada and much activity prevails upon the docks. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lumber TradeThe Lumber Trade. In the whole history of Oswego, we suspect the quantity of lumber brought to this port this spring has never before been equaled. The docks are covered with it, and even the Government piers have huge piles, aside from the millions of feet which have already gone …The Lumber Trade. In the whole history of Oswego, we suspect the quantity of lumber brought to this port this spring has never before been equaled. The docks are covered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canada Lumber TradeOswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 20 Dec 1850 Canada Lumber Trade The lumber business of Oswego has become second only to milling, and in point of safety and profit, it is decidedly the first business in the place. Oswego is the great natural receiving point of Canada West; no other place does or can rival it in that …Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 20 Dec 1850 Canada Lumber Trade The lumber business of Oswego has become second only to milling, and in point of safety and profit, it is decidedly the first business in the place. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Storm Last EveningOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Jun 1850 The Lake Erie Disaster. _____ Further of the Loss of the Griffith _____ Loss of 250 Lives! Buffalo, June 18 - 4 P.M. The number of passengers on board the Griffith when she took fire, is thus ...Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Jun 1850 The Lake Erie Disaster. _____ Further of the Loss of the Griffith _____ Loss of 250 Lives! Buffalo, June 18 - 4 P.M. The number of passengers on board the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 9 Dec 1850The lake commerce of Oswego is large, and not infrequently thirty to forty arrivals occur in a day during the busy season, bringing among their freight 30,000 barrels of flour and 100,000 bushels of wheat. Two weeks since, in a walk along the docks below the bridge, on the river, …The lake commerce of Oswego is large, and not infrequently thirty to forty arrivals occur in a day during the busy season, bringing among their freight 30,000 barrels of flour …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Scotland (Schooner), aground, 4 Oct 1850Reason: aground Lives: nil Freight: wheat Remarks: Got offReason: aground Lives: nil Freight: wheat Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Lawrence (Propeller), lightning, 20 May 1850Reason: lightning Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedReason: lightning Lives: nil Remarks: RepairedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- David Tate (Schooner), aground, 11 Oct 1850Reason: aground Freight: ryeReason: aground Freight: ryeMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Route West Through OswegoOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Apr 1850 Route West Through Oswego - There are indications this spring of a very large increase in the forwarding business through this city.-The Canadian trade is finding that it is for its advantage to come this way rather than wait for the opening of the St. Lawrence. The ease with which …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Apr 1850 Route West Through Oswego - There are indications this spring of a very large increase in the forwarding business through this city.-The Canadian trade is finding that it is for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Opening of BusinessOpening of Business- the Welland canal opens on Monday. This is the great channel of business to the upper lakes from this city. The first Propeller will start for Toronto on the 3rd of April, and from that time, may be dated the commencement of business. In another column will …Opening of Business- the Welland canal opens on Monday. This is the great channel of business to the upper lakes from this city. The first Propeller will start for Toronto …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Lumber TradeOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1850 The Lumber Trade - The new lumber firm which we mentioned the other day, as having transferred their business from Buffalo to this city, have just contracted for the shipment of a million feet of lumber from Saginaw, on Lake Huron, to be delivered at this city, via the Welland …Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 23 Apr 1850 The Lumber Trade - The new lumber firm which we mentioned the other day, as having transferred their business from Buffalo to this city, have just contracted for the shipment …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
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