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- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 4, 1847Level Of Lake Ontario - At the end of 1845 the level of Lake Ontario was two feet below that of the June preceeding. It fell six inches more to the 1st of February. It then slowly rose to June when it was sixteen inches higher than in the February …Level Of Lake Ontario - At the end of 1845 the level of Lake Ontario was two feet below that of the June preceeding. It fell six inches more to …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 21, 1847A New Line Of Lake Boats - We have been requested to state, that another line of steamers will be placed upon the route between Kingston and the head of the lake, next spring. The knowledge of this fact may be very useful just now, when merchants and others are …A New Line Of Lake Boats - We have been requested to state, that another line of steamers will be placed upon the route between Kingston and the head of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 21, 1847Singular Phenomenon - The following extraordinary account was communicated to the editor of the Cobourg Star by Mr. Thomson Miller of the Grafton steam mills in a letter dated Jan. 9, 1847. The editor has every confidence in his correspondent, whose report was afterwards contributed ...Singular Phenomenon - The following extraordinary account was communicated to the editor of the Cobourg Star by Mr. Thomson Miller of the Grafton steam mills in a letter dated Jan. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 7, 1847Welland Canal Notice Sealed Tenders will be received at this office, until Friday the 15th day of January inst., for the work required to raise the embankments about the Junction and at Marshville, according to a specification that may be seen at this office, or at Mr. Shanly's ...Welland Canal Notice Sealed Tenders will be received at this office, until Friday the 15th day of January inst., for the work required to raise the embankments about the Junction …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), January 21, 1847We extract the following from the Oswego Com. Adv. as affording some idea of the amount of commerce flowing through the Welland Canal. The conduct of our own government, or some of its officers, contrasts unfavorably with that of our neighbor's, for while the one is assiduous in supplying ...We extract the following from the Oswego Com. Adv. as affording some idea of the amount of commerce flowing through the Welland Canal. The conduct of our own government, or …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 25, 1847Opening Of Navigation On The Welland Canal - The canal is now in such a state that should no unforseen occurrances prevent the water will be let in at Dunnvillve on Thursday or Friday next, the 1st or 2nd prop. and by the 8th or 9th it is expected to …Opening Of Navigation On The Welland Canal - The canal is now in such a state that should no unforseen occurrances prevent the water will be let in at Dunnvillve …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Sep, 1847The sidewheeler CHAUTAUQUE was 124 ft keel, 162 t., and built by the famous J. W. Banta in 1839 at Buffalo. Within a few years of this incident she was being used as a tug on the St. Clair Flats, one of the first vessels so engaged, and burned to …The sidewheeler CHAUTAUQUE was 124 ft keel, 162 t., and built by the famous J. W. Banta in 1839 at Buffalo. Within a few years of this incident she was …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Catharines Journal (St. Catharines, ON), March 18, 1847New Vessels - Six new vessels are now building at Oswego, and preparations are making to commecne a couple more before the opening of navigation. A large steamer, the hull of which was constructed at French Creek last season, is now finishing at Ogdensburgh to be in readiness for summer …New Vessels - Six new vessels are now building at Oswego, and preparations are making to commecne a couple more before the opening of navigation. A large steamer, the hull …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Buffalo Courier, Saturday, July 17, 1847SAIL CRAFT ON LAKE SUPERIOR (From the Detroit Free Press) We notice in some of our exchange papers, various accounts of the number of vessels on Lake Superior, which are very imperfect. Many seem to be under the impression that until a few years past, there were no vessels ...SAIL CRAFT ON LAKE SUPERIOR (From the Detroit Free Press) We notice in some of our exchange papers, various accounts of the number of vessels on Lake Superior, which are …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cleveland Weekly Herald (Cleveland, OH), Wednesday, September 22, 1847About 12 o'clock on Sunday night last, as the Propeller POCAHONTAS was coming down the lake, about 30 miles above the mouth of the Welland Canal, she was run into by the Propeller RACINE, and received some considerable injury to her upper works. How much the RACINE was injured by …About 12 o'clock on Sunday night last, as the Propeller POCAHONTAS was coming down the lake, about 30 miles above the mouth of the Welland Canal, she was run into …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Daily Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tuesday, June 15, 1847*not mentioned on the list of those aboard*not mentioned on the list of those aboardMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), Tues. May 25, 1847Oswego Its Business Prospects We visited the village of Oswego last week, and must confess that were taken by surprise, in witnessing the numerous evidences which at every step were presented to view, of the rapid increase of business in that beautiful village, located on the ...Oswego Its Business Prospects We visited the village of Oswego last week, and must confess that were taken by surprise, in witnessing the numerous evidences which at every step were …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), Wed. May 5, 1847Outrage at Green Bay - The Republican of the 21st Inst., gives the detail of a daring resistance of the laws, that occurred in that place on the Saturday evening previous. It seems that an injunction had been placed in the hands of the Under Sheriff with directions to serve …Outrage at Green Bay - The Republican of the 21st Inst., gives the detail of a daring resistance of the laws, that occurred in that place on the Saturday evening …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), Wed., May 5, 1847Detention of Canal Boats - The cost of an Oversight. At three o'clock yesterday, upwards of 250 canal boas, bound east and west, were detained on the Canal a little east of this village, in consequence of an injury to the Lodi Lock. The gate of the Lock gave way …Detention of Canal Boats - The cost of an Oversight. At three o'clock yesterday, upwards of 250 canal boas, bound east and west, were detained on the Canal a little …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), May 10, 1847Sunk - Loss of a Schooner We learn from a gentleman who arrived at Oswego via Lake Ontario Saturday morning, that on Thurday evening last at a point about 40 miles below Niagara, the schooner "Cuba,: W.H. Manwaring, Master, was run into by the propeller "Genesee Chief" and with her …Sunk - Loss of a Schooner We learn from a gentleman who arrived at Oswego via Lake Ontario Saturday morning, that on Thurday evening last at a point about 40 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), June 21, 1847Fearful and Fatal Accident The Editor of the N.Y. Tribune, writing from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Under the date of June 11, says: "A fearful casualty took place here yesterday- namely, the upsetting of a row-boat in passing down the rapids, and the drowning of three of ...Fearful and Fatal Accident The Editor of the N.Y. Tribune, writing from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Under the date of June 11, says: "A fearful casualty took place here yesterday- …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), July 10, 1847SHIP FEVER Until quite recently, our village has been entirely free from disease. Within the last week or ten days, however, several cases shave appeared among emigrants passing through the canal. Two members of a family who arrived here yesterday from Montreal via. The Oswego ...SHIP FEVER Until quite recently, our village has been entirely free from disease. Within the last week or ten days, however, several cases shave appeared among emigrants passing through the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), Friday July 9,1847THE LATE RIOT AT OSWEGO The Oswego Commercial Times five the following account of this affair. The first accounts which reached us were no doubt somewhat exaggerated: While the Canadian steamer was engaged in carrying out pleasure parties some disturbances took place, as we ...THE LATE RIOT AT OSWEGO The Oswego Commercial Times five the following account of this affair. The first accounts which reached us were no doubt somewhat exaggerated: While the Canadian …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Travelling CorrespondenceSyracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), July 12, 1847 Travelling Correspondence Liverpool - River and Harbor Convention - Mud Lock - W. C. Bouck - Awful Accident - Baldwinsville - Corn - Fishing, &c.; &c.; Baldwinsville, June 30, 1847 After partaking of a most excellent supper, served up in the admirable style for which the Cerro ...Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), July 12, 1847 Travelling Correspondence Liverpool - River and Harbor Convention - Mud Lock - W. C. Bouck - Awful Accident - Baldwinsville - Corn - Fishing, &c.; &c.; Baldwinsville, June 30, 1847 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Syracuse Daily Star (Syracuse, NY), Sept. 3,1847Oswego Oswego was among the most severe sufferers by the speculations and high pressure transactions of 1836' 7; but she is gradually and surely recovering. We spent a day there quite recently, and were gratified to witness the evidences of prosperity and thrift which were ...Oswego Oswego was among the most severe sufferers by the speculations and high pressure transactions of 1836' 7; but she is gradually and surely recovering. We spent a day there …Maritime History of the Great Lakes