p.3 Navy of the United States The following "General View of the state and disposition, at this time, of the vessels belonging to the navy of the United States, and of the gunboats," was submitted to Congress on the 13th Dec. by the secretary of the navy. (only 1 listed on Great Lakes) ...

    p.3 Commissioners in New York state have explored the country between Hudson River and Lake Erie to find a route for a canal; will report favorably to the legislature. For Sale - a farm of 256 acres, located on lot #6, first concession of Pittsburgh - for sale by Laughlin M'Intyre, ...

    p.3 Montreal - April 22nd - About ten flat bottomed boats and two scows have come to this market the fortnight past, principally from the borders of Lake Ontario and the Genesee river, one of which came from Kingston in two days. ...

    p.2 New York Canal - remarks by Editor of the Quebec Gazette on the Report of the Commissioners appointed by the legislature of N.Y., to investigate a route for a canal from Lake Erie to the Hudson River. ...

    p.1 story of loss of Speedy - left York on Oct. 7th, 1807 (sic) for Newcastle, caught in storm, lost; "The binnacle, topmasts and hencoops were picked up on the opposite side of the Lake."   also a poem about this tragedy - 22 verses of 4 lines each. also mentions that vessel Washington was...

    p.3 From a recent communication, we may be induced to give credit to the actual existence of large Snakes in Lake Ontario. A boat's crew saw one (supposed by them to be 20 feet long) a few days since at a short distance on this side the River Credit. [York Gazette] ...

    p.3 Picked Up Adrift - In the middle of the channel, near Cedar Island, some time since, an old Batteau; the owner can obtain it, by proving property and paying charges. Apply to the Printer. Aug. 27th. Wanted to Purchase - A small Vessel, of 25 or 30 tons,...

    p.3 Notice - The subscribers have purchased a Vessel from William Johnston. Those having any claim on said vessel will please make the same known by the 15th inst. to Kimmerly & Sager.    Sept. 2nd, 1811. D. Ass't. Q.M. General's Office, Kingston, 6th September 1811. Whereas the ...

    (Vol. 1 No. 52) p.3 false accounts of American rafters being impressed by British, on the River St. Lawrence. [Montreal Courant] ...

    (Vol. 2  No. 1) p.3 Murder! - body of man found in water near Stuart's Point by people passing in a batteau, reward offered. A REWARD - one hundred dollars offered by the Magistrates of Kingston for conviction of murderer. Nov. 26, 1811 (Vol. 2  No. 2) missing ...

    p.3 Stolen - On Wednesday night last, from on board a Batteau at Lyon's Point, about ten fathoms of two inch water laid Rope, and two Oars - Whoever will give information of the thief, shall, upon his conviction, receive a reward of Ten Dollars from the subscriber. Jos. Wise Kingston, Nov....

    p.3 COMMUNICATION Commercial - The people of the United States, who navigate the waters of the Lakes and the River St. Lawrence, have been very much hindered by being compelled to enter and clear their vessels from every small creek or bay in which they might have occasion to stop. It could...

    p.2 Canadian Oak - The Queen Charlotte, of 120 guns, launched at Deptford, (England) last July, was found in September last to be in a rapid state of decay; the timber in which the decay had taken place was principally of Canada Oak. She was about 7 years in building. ...

    We understand from respectable authority that 6 transports and a sloop of war, with the first battalion of the Royals, stated to be 1,000 strong, were in the river near Quebeck, on Saturday afternoon, the 1st inst. We are also informed, that one of the transports of the above fleet, had been...

    p.3 For Sale - one Batteau & one Skiff, etc. Jno. Steel, Marine Department, Point Frederick, near Kingston.     7th Feb., 1812. ...

    p.3 Wanted, a Few Ship Carpenters in His Majesty's Dock Yard, at Kingston. Application to be made to Mr. John Dennis, Master Builder.                                    March 30th, 1812 ...

    p.3 20 Dollars Bounty Will be paid to Able Seamen - and 12 Dollars Bounty to Ordinary Seamen, on entering for the Marine Service for 3 years. Apply to Lieut. Earl. Senior Officer M.D.                Kingston, 30th March, 1812.       ...

    p.3 For Sale by the Subscriber - Three Scows. Richard Smith    May 12th, 1812. ...

    (says July 3rd on page 3) news of declaration of WAR is received July 7, 1812 not issued ...

    p.3 Many unfortunate reports are in circulation respecting the late expedition against the American Brig at Sackets Harbor; one says he would do this thing and another that thing. It is very easy for a person to sit in their chimney corner, and tell what they would do; but put them to the test,...

    (says July 31st on page 3) nil Aug. 4, 1812 not published ...

    p.3 A  skirmish took place not long since in the river opposite to Elizabethtown, between a small American schooner and a party of Government Boats, with ammunition, on their way to this place. Several shots were exchanged, but we cannot ascertain that any material damage was done on either side....

    (says Aug. 22nd on page 3) p.3 Capitulation - His Majesty's Forces embarked on the N.W. Company's ship Caledonia, at St. Joseph's, and capture the American fort at Mackinac, as well as 4 American vessels (more details). Aug. 25, 1812 not published ...

    p.2 Capture of Detroit and General Hull's Army - by Gen. Brock; the Adams, Queen Charlotte and Brig Hunter were used (details.) p.3 This morning arrived at this port, his Majesty's ships Royal George, Earl of Moira, and Prince Regent, with 400 American prisoners on board, and Gen. Hull, late...

    p.3 His Honor General Brock landed here yesterday from the Royal George, and was saluted by a discharge of nineteen guns by the Militia Artillery under the direction of Lieutenant Richardson.....(and later left for Niagara). ...

    p.2 York - Aug. 29th - Arrived on Thursday night last in his Majesty's armed schooner the Prince Regent, his Honor Major General Brock... The Prince Regent after landing the General and suite, immediately sailed for Kingston... ...

    p.1 Official Details of the Army - an account of troop movement by boat along the shore of Lake Erie. p.3 On the 16th a Brigade of Boats under convoy of two companies of the Newfoundland Regiment and a detachment of the 49th and of the Veterans, were attacked by the Americans about 12 miles ...

    p.3 On Monday last a party from Gravelly Point, consisting of about 150 Rifle men, under the command of a Captain Forsyth, landed at Gananoque and attacked the Militia stationed there, about 50 in number....(more details) As soon as intelligence of this attack was conveyed to Kingston, a ...

    p.4 Upper Canada - a description of area around Sandwich...Fort Malden is situated on a point of land at the mouth of the Detroit river, and commands a view of Lake Erie and the main channel of the river. (Here are built most of the King's armed vessels for Lakes Erie and Huron.)... ...

    p.3 Last Wednesday arrived his Majesty's ships Royal George & Earl of Moira, and merchant vessel Simcoe, with about 350 American prisoners on board. ...

    p.4 Herkimer, Sept. 10th - Thirty-seven boat builders from New York passed here yesterday for Sacket's Harbor, where they will be employed in building schooners for the lakes. On Tuesday 300 militia, from Albany, etc. passed up the Mohawk in 30 U.S. new batteaux. ...

    p.3 Since our last, (says the Albany Register,) a considerable number of seamen, and a body of about one hundred and thirty fine looking marines, completely armed and equipped, have passed through this city for the Lakes. Heavy ordnance, 24 and 32 pounders, with their tackle, furniture, etc., are...

    (only 2 pages) p.2 We are assured from good authority that the Americans are building a 30 gun frigate at Sacket's Harbor, which is in a state of great forwardness. They have also a considerable force of smaller vessels. ...

    p.3 Lost - on the 10th day of November last, a Sail, about 15 feet high and 12 on the boom. The boat with the sail was taken from Mr. R. Walker's wharf, the boat has since been found adrift without the sail. Any person who can give information so that it can be obtained, shall be generously ...

    p.2 We are happy to announce the arrival at this place of about 120 Ship Carpenters on Thursday evening last. We are told that more are expected. incomplete information received of a battle at Fort Erie in which two American boats were sunk. p.4 Extract of a letter to a gentleman in ...

    A daring and well planned Enterprize under the command of Commodore Sir James Yeo, for surprising the American Squadron under their Batteries at Sacket's Harbor, was undertaken on Wednesday last, but given up in consequence of discovering that a desertion had taken place from the party to the ...

    Arrived on Thursday Evening, the 3d inst., from Sacket's Harbor, with a flag of truce, the American schooner Lady of the Lake, bringing the Ladies of Major Dennis and Mr. May Maller Brock, of the 49th Regiment, who were politely accommodated with a passage from Fort George in the Madison, by...

    The fleet under the command of Sir James Yeo, came to anchor off the nine mile point, on Thursday last, and sent in five small American vessels, prizes, together with property taken from the enemy valued at $6,000. The vessels we understand were taken near the Genesee river, on their way to Fort...

    nil ] NOTES[1813 KINGSTON GAZETTE (available on microfilm at Kingston Frontenac Public Library and at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) ...

    p.3 Married - On Sunday Evening last, by the Rev. George O. Stuart, Lieut. James Richardson, of the Navy, to Miss Rebeckah Dennis. ...