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- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Tuesday May 24, 1839Correspondence. Toronto, Upper Canada May 2d. 1839 Sir- By command of His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor, and Major General Commanding the Forces in Upper Canada, I beg leave to acquaint you, that, as Lieutenant Pilgrim, who conveyed to you the letter of ...Correspondence. Toronto, Upper Canada May 2d. 1839 Sir- By command of His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor, and Major General Commanding the Forces in Upper Canada, I beg leave to acquaint …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- PropellersOswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), 2 Aug 1843 Propellers. - This is indeed the new era. Another propeller is to come out and add to the wealth of the Upper Lake craft. She will bear the name of Racine, in honor of one of the most flourishing towns on the Lake shore. She is being built at Oswego, …Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), 2 Aug 1843 Propellers. - This is indeed the new era. Another propeller is to come out and add to the wealth of the Upper Lake craft. She will bear the name of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., May 1, 1839It is with pleasure we give place to the following letter from Mr. R. P. Whitney, a passenger on board the Girard, and recently a citizen of this place; for while it acknowledges the insult offered to our flag, it shows also conclusively that every thing that could be done …It is with pleasure we give place to the following letter from Mr. R. P. Whitney, a passenger on board the Girard, and recently a citizen of this place; for …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., June 19, 1844To the Editor of the Oswego County Whig: Sir: - Inasmuch as the people living on the banks of the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario take a deep and abiding interest in the noble steamers that travel those waters, it may not be uninteresting to them to see in your …To the Editor of the Oswego County Whig: Sir: - Inasmuch as the people living on the banks of the St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario take a deep and abiding …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Friday, Sept. 27, 1844New York & Chicago Line. -- The Propeller "Oswego," Davis, master, arrived on Tuesday from Chicago, with 4,772 bushels of wheat to Doolittle, Mills & Co. She left last evening with a full cargo of merchandise and 90 passengers for Lake Michigan. The Propeller ...New York & Chicago Line. -- The Propeller "Oswego," Davis, master, arrived on Tuesday from Chicago, with 4,772 bushels of wheat to Doolittle, Mills & Co. She left last evening …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Sat., June 25, 1842VESSELS WRECKED ON LAKE ONTARIO. Two schooners, the "Detroit" and the "Eli Hart," were wrecked off Sodus Point during the severe blow on Friday night last. In consequence of the heavy swell, which prevented any approach to the lower light-house, but one light was burning, and ...VESSELS WRECKED ON LAKE ONTARIO. Two schooners, the "Detroit" and the "Eli Hart," were wrecked off Sodus Point during the severe blow on Friday night last. In consequence of the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Sat., July 2, 1842The New Steam Boat "Lady of the Lake." - This beautiful craft left our wharf last Wednesday morning, with a happy party of ladies and gentlemen, (the Utica band playing at the time "The Bonnie Boat.") for a pleasure excursion to Kingston, Ogdensburgh, & c. and returned on Thursday ...The New Steam Boat "Lady of the Lake." - This beautiful craft left our wharf last Wednesday morning, with a happy party of ladies and gentlemen, (the Utica band playing …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Thurs., Sept. 30, 1841Steam-Boat Express, Trip to Kingston, &c.; - Last Saturday we took a trip to Kingston on business, aboard the Steam-Boat Express, and seldom have we, (all things considered) enjoyed more pleasure, or been more highly gratified. The weather, in going over, was very fair, and we had ...Steam-Boat Express, Trip to Kingston, &c.; - Last Saturday we took a trip to Kingston on business, aboard the Steam-Boat Express, and seldom have we, (all things considered) enjoyed more …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Fri., Dec. 16, 1842Launch. - On the 7th, a new steam boat called the Rochester, was launched from the ship yard of Mr. G. S. Weeks. she is 166 feet length - 22 feet beam, and is to be propelled by a low pressure engine of one hundred horse power. She is built …Launch. - On the 7th, a new steam boat called the Rochester, was launched from the ship yard of Mr. G. S. Weeks. she is 166 feet length - 22 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Nov. 29, 1843Capt. E. Chapman, of the steamer Clinton, wishes us publicly to tender his grateful acknowledgments to Capt. Tracy, of the Revenue Cutter, at Sackets Harbor, for his timely, efficient and gentlemanly assistance in removing the Clinton from Horse Island, where in the late boisterous weather, ...Capt. E. Chapman, of the steamer Clinton, wishes us publicly to tender his grateful acknowledgments to Capt. Tracy, of the Revenue Cutter, at Sackets Harbor, for his timely, efficient and …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Friday, Nov. 5, 1841On Friday, the 16th ult., as the schooner "John Simpson" of Whitby, was on her passage from Oswego to Kingston, and soon after leaving the former port, she encountered a heavy gale, in which she lost both her masts. The "Express" steamer passed by at the time, and though within …On Friday, the 16th ult., as the schooner "John Simpson" of Whitby, was on her passage from Oswego to Kingston, and soon after leaving the former port, she encountered a …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., March 17, 1841AdvertisementAdvertisementMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., Aug. 17, 1842Trip to Syracuse - Last week we took a trip to Syracuse and home again, on board the Packet "Frontier," Capt. F. Rood; and seldom indeed have we enjoyed ourselves better, or been more highly gratified with all around us, and this made us satisfied with ourselves. Any body who …Trip to Syracuse - Last week we took a trip to Syracuse and home again, on board the Packet "Frontier," Capt. F. Rood; and seldom indeed have we enjoyed ourselves …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Tues., June 25, 1839The New Steam-Boat St. Lawrence. The following remarks are from the Ogdensburgh Republican. We cheerfully endorse all that is said of this beautiful boat and her experienced and gentlemanly commander; and while we do so, we should do injustice to our feelings, were we to omit a meed ...The New Steam-Boat St. Lawrence. The following remarks are from the Ogdensburgh Republican. We cheerfully endorse all that is said of this beautiful boat and her experienced and gentlemanly commander; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Aug. 6, 1839The Oswego route is constantly gaining favor with the travelling public. It needs but to be known to be preferred for comfort, economy and speed. The following is taken from an article in the New York Express: Lake Ontario - The navigation of this Lake is as pleasing a sight …The Oswego route is constantly gaining favor with the travelling public. It needs but to be known to be preferred for comfort, economy and speed. The following is taken from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., April 29, 1840To travellers going West we recommend them to take the Oswego or lake route. It is altogether the most easy, pleasant, expeditious and economical. At Syracuse you leave the railroad and take a packet or stage to Oswego; there you will find a splendid steamboat, managed by gentlemanly, ...To travellers going West we recommend them to take the Oswego or lake route. It is altogether the most easy, pleasant, expeditious and economical. At Syracuse you leave the railroad …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., March 17, 1841The Ericsson Propeller. - It will be seen by an advertisement in our subsequent columns, that our friend Capt. J. Van Cleve has become interested in this truly important invention, and is now about introducing it upon our waters; and we understand that our forwarders contemplate ...The Ericsson Propeller. - It will be seen by an advertisement in our subsequent columns, that our friend Capt. J. Van Cleve has become interested in this truly important invention, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., May 4, 1842Steamer Vandalia. - It gives us pleasure to bear the good doings of this beautiful craft. She it is whom our jealous neighbors of Buffalo yelped the "Oswego humbug," because she is moved by the Ericsson propellers. Well, she left here for Chicago, and arrived safe and sound at ...Steamer Vandalia. - It gives us pleasure to bear the good doings of this beautiful craft. She it is whom our jealous neighbors of Buffalo yelped the "Oswego humbug," because …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Wed., May 11, 1842The Steamer Vandalia, by the improvement of the "Ericsson propeller," made her trip from this port to Chicago, in seven days running time; and this too mostly against contrary winds. Pretty good for an experiment!The Steamer Vandalia, by the improvement of the "Ericsson propeller," made her trip from this port to Chicago, in seven days running time; and this too mostly against contrary winds. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego County Whig (Oswego, NY), Sat., June 25, 1842The steam vessel Vandalia, of the Oswego and Chicago line, propelled by the Ericsson improvement, sailed from this port for Chicago, on the 10th inst. with upwards of 60 passengers and a full freight. She sailed promptly at her appointed time, notwithstanding the weather was so unfavorable as ...The steam vessel Vandalia, of the Oswego and Chicago line, propelled by the Ericsson improvement, sailed from this port for Chicago, on the 10th inst. with upwards of 60 passengers …Maritime History of the Great Lakes