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- Old Zack. Barnes
Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), June 28, 1879 Old Zack. Barnes. _____ Death of the Most Notable Man in the Early History of Boating on the Erie - The Murderer of Van Schaik and His Eventful Life. ____ Zachariah Barnes died in Forestport, Oneida county, a few days ago, aged about 67 years. Zack. Barnes was one ... Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), June 28, 1879 Old Zack. Barnes. _____ Death of the Most Notable Man in the Early History of Boating on the Erie - The Murderer of Van Schaik and His Eventful Life. ____ …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 13, 1822
Several boats loaded with flour, left this village (Rochester) last week for Little Falls, by the Canal, and there were also some arrivals. We understand there is some want of water between this place and Montezuma, which will probably be soon supplied. A Collector's office is to be opened in … Several boats loaded with flour, left this village (Rochester) last week for Little Falls, by the Canal, and there were also some arrivals. We understand there is some want of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Patent Canal Boat Spring Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 20, 1822 Patent Canal Boat Spring. --- We were yesterday invited, by Mr. Edward Townsend of this place, to witness the utility of a Spring which this gentleman has recently invented, to be used on Canal boats. The invention, we think promises great and lasting advantages to the public, ... Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 20, 1822 Patent Canal Boat Spring. --- We were yesterday invited, by Mr. Edward Townsend of this place, to witness the utility of a Spring which this gentleman has recently invented, to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 27, 1822 Canal. -- It is stated that water has been let into the Canal as far east as Schoharie creek, to which place boats have passed from Little Falls. The Lockport paper states, that water is to be taken, by a feeder, from the Tonewanta [sic] to Oak Orchard creek, to … Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 27, 1822 Canal. -- It is stated that water has been let into the Canal as far east as Schoharie creek, to which place boats have passed from Little Falls. The Lockport …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Boats: Montezuma and Oneida Chief Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), Wed., July 26, 1820 BOATS Montezuma and Oneida Chief, For the accommodation of passengers on the Erie Canal, will perform their trips in the future, in the following order: - Leave Utica and Montezuma every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8 o'clock, and meet at evening in Manlius; ... Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), Wed., July 26, 1820 BOATS Montezuma and Oneida Chief, For the accommodation of passengers on the Erie Canal, will perform their trips in the future, in the following order: - Leave Utica and Montezuma …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Geneva Gazette (Geneva, NY), Wed., Aug. 2, 1820 Utica, July 25. On Saturday last the canal was filled with water for the first time from the western extremity of Liberty street to Genesee street, a distance of about half a mile. Considerable interest was excited and many attended on this occasion. At the appointed hour ... Utica, July 25. On Saturday last the canal was filled with water for the first time from the western extremity of Liberty street to Genesee street, a distance of about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Erie Canal Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 13, 1822 Erie Canal. - The water has been let into the Canal from Little Falls to Schoharie Creek, east, and west from Genesee river to Montezuma, making about 200 miles uninterrupted canal navigation. Boats are now arriving at Utica, from Rochester. There is every reason to believe the Canal ... Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), Wed., Nov. 13, 1822 Erie Canal. - The water has been let into the Canal from Little Falls to Schoharie Creek, east, and west from Genesee river to Montezuma, making about 200 miles uninterrupted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Erie Canal
Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), 26 Feb 1823 The Erie Canal. - It is computed that 40,543 tons of articles were transported east and west, on that part of the canal which was navigable during the last season. Some of the principal things were: 184,522 bbls. flour, 17,663 do. salt 9,495 do, provisions, 4,372 do. ashes, 366 do. … Geneva Palladium (Geneva, NY), 26 Feb 1823 The Erie Canal. - It is computed that 40,543 tons of articles were transported east and west, on that part of the canal which was navigable during the last season. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Inland Navigation St. Lawrence Gazette (Ogdensburg, NY), 1 Aug 1826, p. 3, column 3 Inland Navigation --Last Friday evening our citizens were gratified with a most novel arrival. The sloop St. Clair (50 tons burthen) passed thro' the lower lock into the basin laden with peltry and ashes, from Mackinac , bound to New York! At Buffalo, the St. Clair unshipped ... St. Lawrence Gazette (Ogdensburg, NY), 1 Aug 1826, p. 3, column 3 Inland Navigation --Last Friday evening our citizens were gratified with a most novel arrival. The sloop St. Clair (50 tons burthen) passed thro' the lower lock into the basin laden …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Grand Canal Hampden Federalist and Public Journal (Springfield, MA), 26 Jun 1822 New York June 19. GRAND CANAL We are informed by a gentleman who has just returned from a visit to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, that he traveled 160 miles in the new convenient passage boat on the Erie Canal, viz., from Little Falls ... Hampden Federalist and Public Journal (Springfield, MA), 26 Jun 1822 New York June 19. GRAND CANAL We are informed by a gentleman who has just returned from a visit to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, that he traveled 160 miles in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Navigation
Lyons Advertiser (Lyons, NY), 17 Jan 1823 Canal Navigation. The following statements shews the amount of property which passed this village on the Erie Canal, in 1822-- It will be recollected that this section of the canal was not navigable from the first of July till about the first of November 32,703 bbls. ... Lyons Advertiser (Lyons, NY), 17 Jan 1823 Canal Navigation. The following statements shews the amount of property which passed this village on the Erie Canal, in 1822-- It will be recollected that this section of the canal …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Canal Tolls Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1852 Canal Tolls. The amount of Canal tolls received at the Collector's office in this city during the first ten days of navigation, ending the month of April, the present year is $4,462.64. During the corresponding period last year, the amount received was $5,346.33 exceeding the present ... Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, NY), 30 Apr 1852 Canal Tolls. The amount of Canal tolls received at the Collector's office in this city during the first ten days of navigation, ending the month of April, the present year …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Packet Boats Lyons Advertiser (Lyons, NY), 13 Apr 1823 The navigation of the canal has recommenced with activity and spirit, and the superabundant produce of the country is passing rapidly to market. As the packets have not yet began their regular trips, the freight boats are many of them crowded with passengers, who have been waiting the ... Lyons Advertiser (Lyons, NY), 13 Apr 1823 The navigation of the canal has recommenced with activity and spirit, and the superabundant produce of the country is passing rapidly to market. As the packets have not yet began …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Canal Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 24 Apr 1829 The Canal- We hail the re-commencement of navigation on the Erie Canal with lively emotions. The day before yesterday, a Boat belonging to the line of Packets, passed this place eastward. Since that several others have passed, and revived in our minds sensations , which, like the channel in which … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 24 Apr 1829 The Canal- We hail the re-commencement of navigation on the Erie Canal with lively emotions. The day before yesterday, a Boat belonging to the line of Packets, passed this place …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Sailors Magazine, Feb. 1846 We find in the Syracuse Daily Star, the proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of Syracuse held on the 15th inst. To consider the condition of the orphan and destitute boys who are engaged principally as "Canal Drivers" during the season of navigation. Hon. Daniel Pratt presided, and addresses … We find in the Syracuse Daily Star, the proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of Syracuse held on the 15th inst. To consider the condition of the orphan and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 22 Oct 1823 The Erie Canal Navigation Company have added to their line the Chancellor Kent and Benjamin Wright, two new, well finished boats, and made such other arrangements as will ensure travelers a cheap, expeditious and pleasant passage to Albany, during the season when traveling in stages is rendered ... The Erie Canal Navigation Company have added to their line the Chancellor Kent and Benjamin Wright, two new, well finished boats, and made such other arrangements as will ensure travelers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Navigation Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 13 Apr 1825 Canal Navigation. - The navigation of the Erie Canal commenced last Monday, and the various lines of freight and packet boats, (having undergone great repairs and amendments since last season,) are now all or nearly all in motion - and a new aspect is given to business of all kinds. … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 13 Apr 1825 Canal Navigation. - The navigation of the Erie Canal commenced last Monday, and the various lines of freight and packet boats, (having undergone great repairs and amendments since last season,) …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Erie Canal and Michigan Territory Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 28 Jun 1825 Erie Canal and Michigan Territory. - The editor of the Michigan Sentinel, having traveled the whole length of the Grand Canal, excepting that part between Albany and Schenectady, and noted down his observations, gives his readers something like two columns of sketches and hints respecting its ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 28 Jun 1825 Erie Canal and Michigan Territory. - The editor of the Michigan Sentinel, having traveled the whole length of the Grand Canal, excepting that part between Albany and Schenectady, and noted …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Regulations Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 7 Apr 1826 CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to those provided by law relating to the Erie and Champlain canals, were adopted to wit: 1. Every boat ... Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 7 Apr 1826 CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Canal Revenue Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 2 Jun 1826 Canal Revenue. - If our readers are not generally in a money-making way, these hard times, it will afford them some consolation to know that our State is in a prosperous condition. The Collector at this place informs us, that he received for Canal Tolls in one day, during the … Wayne Sentinel (Palmyra, NY), 2 Jun 1826 Canal Revenue. - If our readers are not generally in a money-making way, these hard times, it will afford them some consolation to know that our State is in a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
