(Vol. 1 No. 2) (from original at Queen's University - Special Collections) nil ] NOTES[1833 KINGSTON SPECTATOR (from microfilm available at Archives of Ontario, and Queen's University - Stauffer Library, unless specified otherwise.) (The Upper Canada Herald of Jan. 16th, 1833 ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) (Vol. 1 No. 19) p.2 John Macaulay, commissioner to improve the navigation of the St. Lawrence, is in Montreal to raise money to commence works. [Montreal Gaz.] On Thursday morning last, we had the pleasure of witnessing the launch of Mr....

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.3 The launch of the new Steam Boat St. George, took place yesterday evening under most favorable auspices; the population of the whole town attending, together with the band of the 15th Regt. This new vessel is of the largest class, burden 360 tons,...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 We are informed that the barge Dido, belonging to the Canadian Inland Forwarding and Insurance Company, was wrecked at the Long Sault, on Saturday last. She had a valuable cargo of dry goods on board, most of which are wet, but none of the...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 Erie Canal - forwarding lines have reduced rates nearly 40%. [Albany Journal] Sir John Colborne arrived from York at Niagara on steamboat Canada; inspected improvements being made at Dock Company.   [Niagara Reporter, June 6th] We regret to...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 The Rideau Canal is at length opened, the Perth Steam Boat Enterprize having passed through the locks at Kingston Mills, on Thursday last on her way hither, where she will remain to receive her Engine. From an individual who resides at the Mills,...

    (from original at Queen's University - Special Collections) p.2 The Rideau Canal is beginning to be useful: on Friday morning a raft of 300,000 feet of timber, belonging to Mr. Reuben Sherwood, arrived in Kingston from the mills of that gentleman. The Rideau Steamboat left this town the latter...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.1 Steam Engines - mentions 2 steam engine manufacturers in York: the 1st is Sheldon, Dutcher, & Co's, and the 2nd is Charles Perry's. [Colonial Advocate] p.2 Rise of Lake Erie - wearing away south shore. [Sherbrooke Courier] - locks of canal...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.3 The beautiful Steamboat Kingston, which, owing to the narrowness of her bottom, could not be prevented from rolling, is undergoing some considerable alterations; the chief of which is, the addition of a false bottom, which will give six feet more...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 We omitted to notice last Tuesday, the return of Commodore Barrie and his Lady to Kingston, after an absence of some weeks, upon an excursion to the upper Lakes. We are given to understand, that accompanied by Lord Aylmer, the Governor in Chief,...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 Fire - Last Saturday night about 10 o'clock, the inhabitants of our town were alarmed by the cry of fire. All immediately were in motion with the engines to subdue the devouring element, which was found to proceed from the steam boat Canada, lying...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.1 a letter about improvements to Montreal Harbor, and description of Rideau Canal which will take trade away from U.S. [N.Y. Com. Advert.] Vice-President of U.S. the Hon. Martin Van Buren, visited Kingston on steamboat United States, on way from...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 The John By steamer was in danger of being blown up last night. It is understood that the Engineer turned the water from the boiler and then leapt over board. The danger was seen in time to save the vessel which returned into port for another ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 Navigation of the St. Lawrence - projected canal around Long Sault rapids on American side using Grass River. [Ogdensburgh Republican] Upper Canada Forwarding Company - The Chronicle with all its pompous fuss about the prospects of Kingston,...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 Lord Aylmer passes through Rideau on board steamer Rideau.  [Montreal Herald] - Welland Canal gives way in several places, 15-20 vessels are aground. [Buffalo Rep.] - man employed on steamboat United States drowns at Ogdensburgh. [Og. Rep.] ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 Unfortunate Accident - seaman from Constitution drowns between Niagara and York. [York Courier] ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 harbor closed up. ...

    p.1 meeting at Port Hope about building canal to Rice Lake. [Port Hope Warder] p.3 The weather - ... One Oswego schooner has visited us, and the harbor is up to this date perfectly free from ice. ...

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    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 It seems by the Brockville Recorder, that the new and beautiful steamer Brockville descended, on Saturday the 28th ult. to the foot of the Gallops Rapids, for the purpose of trying her ability in ascending. The result was highly gratifying, and ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.)  p.1 A New Steam Boat - to be built at Prescott, on an improved plan, to ply between Prescott and Montreal; a meeting held; boat to have twin cylinders 176 feet long, etc. p.3 Welland Canal - The majority of the Assembly are about to transfer to...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.1 Provincial Parliament discussing finances of Welland Canal. p.2 Resolutions adopted by Provincial Parliament to make Welland Canal a provincial property. p.3 editorial on above. ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 We have been informed that the Naval Establishment at this town will be broken up next summer... ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 First Arrival This Season, Wednesday, 19th March - The schooner Llewellen, Capt. Clark, from Oswego, with a cargo of flour. Yesterday we had again the pleasure of seeing the open Bay above the bridge. The ice broke up several days ago below the...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.2 Steam Boats - The opening of the season always causes a bustle among the steam boats in preparing for their destined routes. We expect to have a material alteration from the usual method of travelling between here and the...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.2 The letter of "A Seaman" contradicting the statement in the British Whig respecting the Steam Boat Kingston having taken the wrong channel in ascending the Rapids, will be inserted next week. p.3 ad for Sale of Naval ...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.2 We understand the fine Steamer Thomas McKay, built and owned by Messrs. Beach, Vanalstine, Yarker and Bennett, will commence her regular trips on the Rideau Canal on Monday next. This Boat is said by all who have examined...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2 James F. Smith VS W.L. Whiting - a case at Toronto involving the steamer Neptune and a bateau on Lake St. Francis. - St. Lawrence Canal - work to start. [Cornwall Observer] p.3 The New And Elegant Low Pressure Steam Boat KINGSTON, ...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.3 Treasury Department, Comptroller's Office, April 24th, 1834. Sir, - It having been represented that the American Steam Boats on touching the Canadian ports for no other purpose than landing and taking on passengers...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.1 RIDEAU CANAL AND OTTAWA ROUTE During the past week the character of this interesting place has begun to develop itself. Our steamers have commenced their summer work; and other signs have shewn themselves clearly ...

    (from microfilm availabe at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.2 a sail boat with 5 young men in it upsets off Point Frederick and one drowns. Yesterday the Thos. McKay with a barge in tow, arrived from Bytown with between 2 and 3 hundred emigrants. She is expected to leave for Bytown...

    (from microfilm availabe at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.2 For the Spectator. Mr. Editor, - I was on the wharf the other day when the William Avery arrived, and was speaking to some English emigrants who had taken their passage on board of her for Toronto. They said the ...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.3 Commodore Barrie went on board the St. George at the wharf in front of his house on Point Frederick this morning and proceeded for Lower Canada on his way to England. The Navy point at this time has the appearance of ...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.2 Accident by Lightning - Mr. Drummond's warehouse, containing a quantity of rope and tar, on Store St. burnt. A Gentleman who has recently visited Prescott and minutely examined the Boat now building in that harbour by...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.4 Lake Ontario - The steamboat United States, Capt. Van de Water, touched at the mouth of the Genessee River on Wednesday last, with 1000 passengers. ...

    (from microfilm available at Queen's University - Stauffer Library) p.3 Government Contract - tenders called for repairing Ordnance Wharf at Point Henry - to remove defective parts, renew Timbers, and fill in between the new timbers with stone and rubbish, etc. ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.3 The Steamer KINGSTON Will run during the remainder of the season on the Bay and River between Prescott and the Carrying Place. Her days and time of starting will be arranged next week.   Kingston, Sept. 25th, 1834. ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.3 NOTICE The Rideau and Ottawa Steamboat Company respectfully inform the Public, that the undersigned is now their Agent in this place, in the room of the late Robert Drummond, and that they are prepared to receive and transport Passengers, ...

    (from originals in bound volume at N.A.C.) p.2                                                                       Oswego, Sept. 24th, 1834. Arrived at this port, within a few days past, the schooners Detroit, Huron, Winnebago, belonging to Messrs. Bronson & Crocket, from the ports of ...