Supposed Loss of Toronto Schooner

Mr. Samuel Hunter, coal and wood merchant of this city on Queen Street West and proprietor of the schooner Maggie Hunter, has received the following copy of a telegram from S. Stone, commission merchant, Oswego:

“Oswego, Oct. 13 - Cabin work came ashore. Sailors say it is the cabin work of the Maggie Hunter. All hands gone. Schooner left here Monday night laden with coal.”

Mr. Hunter, although not having any confirmation of the report, believes it is correct. The boat laden with grain left Toronto a week ago yesterday, and leaving Oswego for her return trip on Monday night should have arrived her on Wednesday at the latest. The water having been rough and the schooner, although fitted up in a remarkably fine manner and style of finish, was not well prepared for a stormy sea, and no word having been heard of her, Mr. Hunter is inclined to believe the report.

The Maggie Hunter was commandeered by Frances Nixon of Toronto, with Mr. Sharpe of either Oakville or Port Credit as mate. The crew of five were engage by the captain. The vessel was only built last winter, by Rathbun of Mill Point, and was valued at $10,000, but unfortunately was not insured. Her capacity was 12,500 bushels.