TERRIBLE GALE -- TWO VESSELS LOST. -- The wind commenced blowing strongly from the north west about three o'clock yesterday morning, and soon increased to a fearful gale, which continued with little abatement during the day. The waters of the lake were in a frightful commotion, and the...

    p.2 Lieut. Willoughby - We omitted to state in our last number that Mr. Willoughby, of the Royal Navy, who was one of our most active defenders during the late Rebellion, has returned on service to Kingston, and is Lieutenant of the Mohawk. The regret experienced at the departure of Lieut. Davis,...

    p.2 Mr. Hamilton Merritt, M.P.P. has published two letters in favor of the interference of the Government with the monopoly of the forwarding business. We are averse to the Government interfering in any such matter. Where monopolies by private individuals or companies exist, they should be met by...

    p.2 Corn Brooms - made in factory of Mr. B.L. Nutt, Marine Railway Buildings. ...

    p.2 Mr. Gzowski, an Engineer from the Board of Works, visited Goderich a short time since, and selected the spot on which a "first-class permanent Government Light-house" is to be erected, before the end of June next, and in the mean time a temporary one is to be erected before the end of March...

    p.2 The Corporation - Sir Richard Bonnycastle wanted houses in front of the Market Building, which were occupied by Messrs. Macpherson & Crane, to be removed. For the Argus Mr. Editor - It is now known that the new additional fortifications at this Post include the erection of a Tower on...

    p.3 To the Editor of the Argus Sir - I am astonished at the silence of our Kingston merchants and others regarding the Forwarding Monopoly, which has received so much attention in Montreal and in different other places throughout the Province. I am aware, Mr. Editor, that the public press...

    p.3 Welland Canal should be ready in new year. [St. Catharines Journal] ...

    p.3 Oswego Mills - We are pleased to learn that our unrivalled water power is to be further employed by the erection of a number of new flouring mills, to be put in operation during the coming season. Some important changes in the ownership of the Oswego mills have taken place within a few days,...

    p.2 An Inquest was held today on view of the body of a man who fell from the rigging of the Eleonora on Friday last. It appears that the deceased had on that day climbed up the rigging of the above named vessel, in a state of intoxication, and that, by a part of the rigging slipping, he was ...

    p.3                     For the Argus. Mr. Editor - When I last had the pleasure to address you on the subject of the Forwarding Monopoly, I had no idea that it would have aroused the ire of C.C. to such an overwhelming extent. Had there been no truth in my statements he would no doubt have ...

    p.3 Customs at Port of Hamilton; Burlington Bay tolls. [Hamilton Express] two persons held for attempting to destroy the steam Ferry-boat which plies between Fort Erie and Black Rock.  [Niagara Chronicle] A portion of a mast, with some rigging attached, was one day last week found about two...

    p.2 A New Enterprise We are very glad to learn that our truly patriotic and public spirited fellow-townsman John Counter Esq., has obtained a lease for 21 years, of the whole block which constitutes the property of the Marine Railway Company, for which it is understood he pays 6 per cent on...

    p.2 Died - In Prescott, on the evening of the 14th inst., Capt. Thomas Chambers, late Pilot in the employ of the Hon. John Hamilton. NOTICE By mutual arrangement made on the 22nd day of January, Mr. Charles Edward Dunn withdrew himself from the business carried on under the firm and style...

    p.2 The Navy of the Lakes - A large increase in this arm of the public service will take place in Spring. Iron steamers, in pieces, will be imported from England, and put together at the Dockyard at Kingston. ...

    p.3 NOTICE A Meeting of the Stockholders of the Steam Boats HENRY GIILDERSLEEVE and PRINCE OF WALES, will be held at the Office of the Subscriber, on Saturday, the 7th inst., at 12 o'clock, noon. HENRY GILDERSLEEVE, Agent. Kingston, 3rd March, 1846. ...

    p.2 reward offered for persons who shot at Colonel Kirby, Collector of Customs at Fort Erie. ...

    p.3 Preparations For Spring Our harbor presents its usual bustling appearance at this season of the year. Although the building of wharves and warehouses is not as extensive, as usual, owing to the waterfront being pretty well occupied, the rapid progress of the military works in the...

    p.2 The Navigation We shall probably have cheap travelling on Lake Ontario next season. It is the intention of Captain Richardson to run the steamer Chief Justice Robinson between Kingston and Toronto, commencing immediately on the opening of the navigation. We presume the following scrap...

    p.2 Great Damage to the Shipping at Buffalo Harbor. The shipping in the harbor of Buffalo, sustained great damage, on Sunday morning last. The losses are immense, and the details of them are given at length in the Buffalo papers. The ice in the harbour started in the morning, and at one ...

    p.2 The Steamer Highlander - This splendid Boat is at present in the St. Lawrence Canal, at the East end of this Town, where she had taken up her winter quarters at the closing of the navigation. The contemplated alterations in her dimensions are rapidly progressing - the carpenters being at work...

    p.3 Our Walk - It being the established custom of a portion of the Press of this Town to walk in the Spring about that portion of it occupied by the Forwarders, for the purpose of puffing them, with the view of getting their advertisements and job printing, we have deemed it right and proper to...

    p. 1 ad for Charles W. Jenkins, Importer of English and American hardware, dealer in pig and bar iron, plated goods, paints, oils, window glass, and marine stores...... Jan. 1, 1846. p.3 Kingston harbour is clear of ice from the Market Shoal outwards. BROWN'S WALK Mr. Dear Argus, - In ...

    p.3 The Navigation - Our harbour has been clear of ice since Monday last, but we have not yet been visited by any of the Steamers from above. It appears the Lake Steamers are too busy running in opposition to each other between the upper ports, at ruinous rates of fare, to pay any attention to...

    p.3 Opposition - We learn that Capt. Hilliard has purchased the Stock of the Pioneer Company and entered into partnership with Messrs. Jones & Walker. They retain the premises of the late Pioneer Company. In addition they have leased the spacious premises in Kingston belonging to Mr. Scobell, and...

    p.3 Seizure - by Custom-house officers at Port Dalhousie, canallers interfere and wound one of them. [ Niagara Mail] ...

    p.3 Launch - We are requested to intimate that the Propeller built for Capt. Patterson, by Messrs. Fowler & Hood, will be launched from their Ship-Yard on Thursday next, about 3 o'clock P.M. The Sovereign and Chief Justice Robinson arrived this morning from Toronto. ...

    p.2 Steam Marine on the Lakes The Buffalo Commercial Advertiser has a very interesting article on this subject, from which we make some extracts and compile some statistics: - "The introduction of steam upon the lakes was gradually, yet commensurate with our wants. From the building of...

    p.3 Wellington in Prince Edward District appointed a Port of Entry and Clearance. 1846 The Quebec Forwarding Company's Steamer ONTARIO, (Capt. Rosmond,) Well known as a superior passage Boat, will leave Kingston for Bytown, on Wednesday next the 22nd inst., at 9 o'clock A.M. precisely....

    p.2 The schooner Carlton, Capt. E. Allen, arrived at this port from Chicago, on the 15th inst. She came through in 12 days, sailing time, which is one of the quickest passages ever made by a sail vessel. She is the first vessel in from Chicago. Her cargo consisted of 6,663 bushels of wheat for ...

    p.3 The Steamer Forester The Forester left yesterday morning on her first trip for the season. She is now beautifully fitted up, and her speed increased to a great extent, through the improvements which she has lately undergone. Every effort has been put forth by the worthy proprietor to ...

    p.3 Port of Kingston - Arrived April 28th - Schr. Hannah, Cobourg, 610 bbls. Flour, Quebec Forwarding Company. Schr. Georgina, Port Dover,1137 bbls. Flour, Jones & Walker; Schr. Ann Jane Brown, Port Hope, 34 bbls. Flour, H. & S. Jones; 1070 do., McPherson & Crane; 86 do. Jones & ...

    p.3 BAY OF QUINTE STEAMBOATS We find that a new arrangement has taken place, the Boats pass through in the night from Belleville down, but from Kingston up, they are to lay over at Picton as usual. This may be a wise arrangement, but we do not think, that the travelling community will ...

    p.2 Yesterday the Steamer Lady of the Lake was unfortunate enough to break her piston-rod within a mile of Kingston, on her way up the Lake. The Otter and Island Queen went immediatelly to her assistance, and towed her into port, where she will probably have to remain for a day or two, in order...

    p.2 Canals of the St. Lawrence As the Canals of the St. Lawrence have lately attracted a good deal of attention, we republish a statement we made on authority a few weeks ago, showing the actual capability of the navigation:-            Length of Lock Width Depth Welland Canal 150 ft....

    p.3 Steamboat Explosion & Loss of Life We regret to learn that by the bursting of the steam chest of the Albion steamer between Lachine and Carillon on Sunday morning, - two lives were lost. The Albion is the property of Messrs. H. & S. Jones, and had previously made two trips this season...

    p.3 Port of Kingston - Arrived. May 15th - Schr. Hectorine, Port Credit, 2125 bush. wheat, H. & S. Jones. Str. Prince of Wales, Trent Port, sundries. Schr. Ottawa, Port Credit, 3902 bush. wheat, Jones & Walker. Schr. Hannah Counter, lake shore, 125 pcs. oak, Calvin, Cook & Co. ...

    p.2 On Monday night the Gildersleeve, on her downward trip, came in contact with the Canada, at Point Mouille, on Lake St. Francis, and severely damaged the other boat, the wheel, crank and shaft of which were broken, and some farther injury sustained by her. The Canada, we are informed, has been...

    p.3 Mink's Stage - Mr. George Mink has placed a stage coach on Wolfe Island, which will run in connection with Messrs. Ives' steam Ferry Boat, and Cape Vincent and Watertown line of stages. The enterprise will, we trust, meet with the success it merits. Port of Kingston - Arrived. May 20th...

    p.2 Hon. John Macaulay has resigned as Collector of Customs for this port. p.3 Port of Kingston - Arrived. May 22nd - schr. Diana, Oshawa, 301 bbls. flour, McPherson & Crane. Schr. Lady Bagot, Hamilton, 3000 bush. wheat, 100 bbls. flour, Jones & Walker; 411 bbls. flour, H. & S. Jones;...