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- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 25 Apr 1856
p.1 letter to Editor asking for information on all the new captains to be included in the "Spring Walks." p.2 THE STEAMER INKERMAN This fine Propeller made a Trial Trip round the Harbor of Kingston, on Tuesday last. As she is controlled, if ... p.1 letter to Editor asking for information on all the new captains to be included in the "Spring Walks." p.2 THE STEAMER INKERMAN This fine Propeller made a Trial Trip …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 2 May 1856 p.2 No Mail Yesterday from Toronto - Yesterday morning the steamer Passport passed down to Brockville and Prescott and did not land her mail, whereby we poor Kingstonians were deprived of the pleasure of reading the Toronto papers of Wednesday. Had this thing been done by any of ... p.2 No Mail Yesterday from Toronto - Yesterday morning the steamer Passport passed down to Brockville and Prescott and did not land her mail, whereby we poor Kingstonians were deprived …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 9 May 1856 p.2 The Rideau Canal - The steamer Fire Fly, Capt. Alexander Smyth, has made the passage to Bytown, and returned to Kingston yesterday. The water is so low in the canal, in places, that the other two steamers of the Daily Line of boats have not yet been enabled to … p.2 The Rideau Canal - The steamer Fire Fly, Capt. Alexander Smyth, has made the passage to Bytown, and returned to Kingston yesterday. The water is so low in the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 16 May 1856 p.3 Parliamentary - Dep't of Public Works - Estimate No. 1 - (part) Completion of Works In Progress 1 - forming and protecting foundations of Light House on Point Pelee Reef - 4,100 pounds. 2 - Light Houses Lake Huron - 8,000 pounds. 3 - ... p.3 Parliamentary - Dep't of Public Works - Estimate No. 1 - (part) Completion of Works In Progress 1 - forming and protecting foundations of Light House on Point Pelee …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 23 May 1856 p.3 Imports - May 20th - Schr. Theresa, Sandusky, 14,592 bushels corn, Hooker, Pridham & Co. Scow, Cape Vincent, 355 bundles iron, Walker & Berry. Schr. White Squall, Chicago, 13,835 bushels corn, Hooker & Holcomb. May 21st - Str. Passport, ... p.3 Imports - May 20th - Schr. Theresa, Sandusky, 14,592 bushels corn, Hooker, Pridham & Co. Scow, Cape Vincent, 355 bundles iron, Walker & Berry. Schr. White Squall, Chicago, 13,835 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 30 May 1856 p.3 Imports - May 26th - Bay State, Lewiston, (gen. cargo). May 27th - Str. Northerner, Oswego, 2 cases tea boxes, H.J. Martin. Str. Ontario, Oswego, (gen. cargo). Exports May 27th - Schr. Sweet Home, Cleveland, 175 tons iron ore. Schooner Sarah Bond, ... p.3 Imports - May 26th - Bay State, Lewiston, (gen. cargo). May 27th - Str. Northerner, Oswego, 2 cases tea boxes, H.J. Martin. Str. Ontario, Oswego, (gen. cargo). Exports May …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 6 Jun 1856 p.3 Rideau Canal Route - Steamer Fire Fly will leave Putnam's Wharf, Kingston, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, in each week, at 10 o'clock, a.m. for Smith's Falls. Returning - will leave Smith's Falls every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, calling at all ... p.3 Rideau Canal Route - Steamer Fire Fly will leave Putnam's Wharf, Kingston, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, in each week, at 10 o'clock, a.m. for Smith's Falls. Returning - …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 13 Jun 1856 p.1 Provincial Parliament - discuss non-fulfilment and abandonment of the contract entered into by John Counter, Esq. with the Commissioner of Public Works , for the construction of the Junction Canal on the St. Lawrence. p.3 The Military - 9th Regiment ... p.1 Provincial Parliament - discuss non-fulfilment and abandonment of the contract entered into by John Counter, Esq. with the Commissioner of Public Works , for the construction of the Junction …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 20 Jun 1856 p.3 A collision occurred yesterday afternoon, between the Fashion and the British Empire about 3 miles above Lachine. The Fashion was going up and the British Empire was going down. The last named sank, but not in deep water. There was no injury to persons, but there was, we ... p.3 A collision occurred yesterday afternoon, between the Fashion and the British Empire about 3 miles above Lachine. The Fashion was going up and the British Empire was going down. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 27 Jun 1856 p.3 The Steamer Wilmington - One of the advantages of Reciprocity between Canada and the United States, is the frequent fact of good handsome American Steam Boats becoming the prooperty of Canadians, and being engaged in Canadian Trade. A fine old Ocean Steamer, the Wilmington, ... p.3 The Steamer Wilmington - One of the advantages of Reciprocity between Canada and the United States, is the frequent fact of good handsome American Steam Boats becoming the prooperty …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 4 Jul 1856 p.1 A telegraph despatch from Capt. Barse, Detroit, says the steamer Sultana is ashore on the Big Fox, Lake Michigan, scuttled and sunk. No further particulars. p.1 A telegraph despatch from Capt. Barse, Detroit, says the steamer Sultana is ashore on the Big Fox, Lake Michigan, scuttled and sunk. No further particulars.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 5 Jul 1856 p.2 Imports - July 2nd - Str. Bay State, Oswego, (gen. cargo). July 3rd - Str. Ontario, Oswego, (gen. cargo) Sloop Rough & Ready, 30 cords fire wood, J. Roderick; 3 trunks, 1 basket eggs and butter, J. L'Hoist. Exports - July 2nd - Schooner Antelope, ... p.2 Imports - July 2nd - Str. Bay State, Oswego, (gen. cargo). July 3rd - Str. Ontario, Oswego, (gen. cargo) Sloop Rough & Ready, 30 cords fire wood, J. Roderick; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 24 Jul 1856 p.3 Destruction of the Burlington Lighthouse - This useful building was totally destroyed by fire on Friday evening, also the house of Mr. Thompson the light-house keeper, and we believe other property. An informant states that a steamer was observed about a mile away when the ... p.3 Destruction of the Burlington Lighthouse - This useful building was totally destroyed by fire on Friday evening, also the house of Mr. Thompson the light-house keeper, and we believe …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 1 Aug 1856 p.3 Imports - July 30th - Steamer Cataract, French Creek, (gen. cargo). Str. Britannia, Quebec, (gen. cargo). Steamer Bay State, Oswego, (gen. cargo). Schooner Princess Victoria, Buffalo, 854 barrels mess pork, J. Doyle & Co. ... p.3 Imports - July 30th - Steamer Cataract, French Creek, (gen. cargo). Str. Britannia, Quebec, (gen. cargo). Steamer Bay State, Oswego, (gen. cargo). Schooner Princess Victoria, Buffalo, 854 barrels mess …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 7 Aug 1856 p.2 LATE CONFLAGRATION OF THE PROPELLER TINTO It was the Schooner Mary Adelaide, of Wellington, that came to the timely aid of the burning vessel. At the time the fire was first discovered, the Mary Adelaide was about a mile and a half distant from her. Capt. Davis ... p.2 LATE CONFLAGRATION OF THE PROPELLER TINTO It was the Schooner Mary Adelaide, of Wellington, that came to the timely aid of the burning vessel. At the time the fire …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 14 Aug 1856 p.2 A coroner's inquest was held at Charles Ramond's Hotel, Houghton, Norfolk, on Sunday evening, August 3rd, on view of the body of an unknown man, found on the beach of Lake Erie, about half way between Port Burwell and Port Rowan. The body appeared to be that of a … p.2 A coroner's inquest was held at Charles Ramond's Hotel, Houghton, Norfolk, on Sunday evening, August 3rd, on view of the body of an unknown man, found on the beach …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 21 Aug 1856 p.1 It appears that the Great Western steamers, the Canada and the America, will not be laid up as talked of, but that they will continue to run as heretofore, until a more remunerative arrangement can be made. *** The Great Western Railroad Company have but one thing to do … p.1 It appears that the Great Western steamers, the Canada and the America, will not be laid up as talked of, but that they will continue to run as heretofore, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 28 Aug 1856 p.3 Serious Accident - The Yacht Wave, owned by Mr. Quinn, was upset in the Bay, nearly opposite the Parliament Buildings. We understand it was hired by three young lads, who after sailing about for some time, let the boat upset, through some mismanagement. Happily, the steamer ... p.3 Serious Accident - The Yacht Wave, owned by Mr. Quinn, was upset in the Bay, nearly opposite the Parliament Buildings. We understand it was hired by three young lads, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 4 Sep 1856 p.2 Steamer Magnet - This fine Steamer, during the intense fog of Tuesday morning, went on shore near Point Frederick, in Kingston Harbor. The Arabian took down her passengers to Prescott. In the course of the day the Magnet was hauled off without damaged, and resumed her usual ... p.2 Steamer Magnet - This fine Steamer, during the intense fog of Tuesday morning, went on shore near Point Frederick, in Kingston Harbor. The Arabian took down her passengers to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Weekly British Whig (Kingston, ON), 11 Sep 1856 p.3 Imports - Sept. 10th - Str. Niagara, Ogdensburgh, (gen. cargo). Str. Sweet Home, Oswego, 1,100 barrels salt, J. Carruthers & Co. Str. Passport, Ogdensburgh, (gen. cargo). Str. Ontario, Montreal, (gen. cargo). Str. St. Lawrence, Montreal, (gen. ... p.3 Imports - Sept. 10th - Str. Niagara, Ogdensburgh, (gen. cargo). Str. Sweet Home, Oswego, 1,100 barrels salt, J. Carruthers & Co. Str. Passport, Ogdensburgh, (gen. cargo). Str. Ontario, Montreal, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
