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      not published 1879 DAILY BRITISH WHIG (available on microfilm at Kingston-Frontenac Public Library, and Queen's University - Stauffer Library) Jan. 2, 1879 nil

      p.2 Montreal - Mr. Beatty, of the Daily line of steamers, running on the upper lakes, is in the city on his way to Ottawa, where he will use his influence with the Government to allow American wreckers in Canadian waters, as he lost $20,000 from them being excluded last …

      p.2 Wrecking - A few days ago we noted the presence of Mr. Beatty, an enterprizing steamboat man, in Ottawa, his visit being in the interest of a movement for the amendment of the law relating to wrecking on the lakes. The Globe's Ottawa correspondent enlarges upon the subject. ...

      p.2 Adjourned - Sheriff's Sale - of goods and chattels belonging to H. DeL. Allen, two pleasure yachts, now lying at Portsmouth.

      p.3 Hard Lines - The Clayton Independent reports: Last week the scow Caesar of Kingston, started from here to Bartlett Point for a load of gravel for Kingston. After being loaded the trip up the river was attempted twice, but the increasing gale drove her back into the bay where …

      p.3 Anonymous Stabbers - The Picton Gazette has printed some very remarkable anonymous communications, in which undignified persons are permitted to say things to which they would be either ashamed or afraid to append their names. In one of these nameless communications a writer ...

      p.2 Married - At Wolfe Island, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, on Monday, the 13th of January, Captain Morris Langan, of Wolfe Island, to Miss Sarah Rogers, youngest daughter of the late James Rogers, Esq. No cards. p.3 Hymenial - Mr. Morris Langan, ...

      p.3 Enterprize - The Clayton Independent says: It is rumored that the Folger Bros., of Kingston, have secured a mail contract over the U. & B.R. road and will establish a ferry between this point and Kingston as soon as navigation opens. This arrangement would give passengers ...

      p.3 Accident - Capt. Taylor, Marine Inspector, fell from side of vessel he was inspecting in Hamilton.

      p.3 A Mishap - Captain John Donnelly, of Garden Island, is a paradox - he is generally very lucky in the pursuit of his employers' business, but very unlucky in regard to personal experiences. His last misfortune was to break through the ice when on his way from the city …

      p.2 Insolvent Act of 1875 - re Brokenshire & al, Insolvents - tenders called for four 5 1/2 inch ship pumps, 1 ship's capstan, etc. p.3 City Council - Wharves & Harbour Committee - now composed of Aldermens Gaskin, McRossie, Irving, Gildersleeve, ...

      p.2 Dominion Board of Trade - Ottawa, Jan. 21st - start of 9th Annual Meeting. Jan. 22, 1879 nil Jan. 23, 1879 nil

      p.2 Dominion Board of Trade - reduction of canal fees discussed, loss of trade to Erie Canal route.

      p.3 Recovered - Mr. Darius Smith, lighthouse inspector. Fishery Inspection - by Mr. Kiel, of Wolfe Island. Jan. 27, 1879 nil

      p.2 SUGGESTIVE LETTER Captain Cuthbert As A Yachtsman. (To the Editor of the British Whig;) Sir; - There has been considerable discussion of late in the press of Kingston and Belleville, also amongst the yachtsmen of the ...

      p.2 Montreal - The annual statement of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company has been issued. After paying $88,629 in dividends, amounting to 5 1/2% on the capital stock, $40,372 were carried to the credit of profit and loss. Naval Brigade - should be organized ...

      p.2 A Mystery - about depths of Great Lakes. Feb. 6, 1879

      p.2 Died - Capt. Gordon W. Finkle, aged 60. p.3 In Memoriam - Capt. Finkle - an experienced mariner. Wrecked - The Inter-Ocean gives place in its columns to this waft of impertinence: "In return for the privilege to American tugs to rescue wrecked ...

      p.3 Royal Mail Line - A meeting of the shareholders of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company was held in Montreal, yesterday, when, on a resolution of Mr. J.H. Joseph, it was decided to buy up and cancel all fractional shares of the stock, $9,000 to be appropriated for ...

      p.3 Lively Cotillion - The schr. Belle, now lying at Oswego, was the scene of a lively cotillion. Last fall Capt. Farrington, of South Bay, after having his vessel loaded with coal, abandoned the intention of crossing the lake, leaving a sailor, Charles Storey, and the cook, Mrs. ...