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THE MARIN E RECORD. DETROIT, Special to the Marine Record September 2—The steamer Pickup, which was chartered to ply between this city and Fort Wayne, has given itup and is mak- ing occasional excursions to Chatham. ‘The former route was not sufficiently remunera- tive. ‘The difficulty is, she is too smalla craft for pleasure purposes, and her get up not tasteful enough for a private yacht. The steamship Onoko passed down from Chicago on Saturday with her largest cargo, having a total ot 106,770 bushels of grain. Of this quantity 70,770 bushels were ot corn and 36,000 bushels of rye. We have only to turn back a comparativly brief space of time, when the commercial community were astounded to learn that a vessel was en route from Chicago with acargo of 12,000 bushels of wheat,and while passing Detroit the duck were lined with people to witness her pass- ing. Surely these are gigantic times, and no mistake. ' It is not altogether complimentary to bro- kers here, when Detroit vessels seek char- ters from the Cleveland traternity, at least such was the case a tew days since, when the schooner A.Boody was engaged by Palm- er & Benham, of your city, to take coal from Cleveland to Racine at 65c, and iron ore back from Escanaba to Cleveland at 80c; also the schooner Swallow by H. J. Webb & Co., coal, Cleveland to Marquette at 65c. As an indication of better times, tugs and vessels which have been laid up for a short time, are now being fitted out again, while some of the former are being equipped for wrecking purposes. The tug W. H. Goodnow, while coming up the river Friday night, with a tow. of ves- sels, stranded on Ballard’s reef, and went well out forward. The tug Cushing went to her assistance and released her. The extent of damages could not be ascertained, though they were not serious ‘rhe new steamer Albany is being hurried forward to completion. Her smokestacks and masts are already in place. When ready she will be commanded by Captain Frank Williams, at present in the propeller Chi- cago. The Albany, when completed, will be a fine addition to the Western ‘'ransporta- tion Company’s fleet of boats. On Friday, while the schooner Dauntless was taking on cord wood from Lake Erie shore, at Tyrconnell, a heavy wind set in, causing her to drag her anchors and foul with the pier, and also to pound on the bot- tom. She arrived here last evening with her stern stove in and leaking badly. Her damages will not vary far from $500. On Friday evening, the schooner Lottie Cooper, while beating up Lake Huron, mis- tayed and went ashore near Forestville, and to prevent going to pieces, was scuttled. Mayor Grummond contracted to get her off with the tug Winslow for $1,500. The res cue was carried out inside of ten hours from the time she left Port Huron until she re- turned with her to that port. The despatch was probably unprecedented. ‘There has been a strong northwest wind prevailing for the past three days, causing much delay to vessels at various points, several being overdue here from Georgian Bay and the Canada shore of Lake Huron. It shifted to-day to the southwest, and ie quite strong from the latter quarter. Aside from what is noted above, no reports of dis- asters have come to hand, except at remote distances, Grain shipments trom this port to Buffalo for the past few days have been somewhat brisk, and the prices gone back to the old rates at 2c per bushel, and 4c to Oswego, The old schooner Corsican, which, for the past three years, has been lying over on the Canada side, and part of the time submerged, has, within a day or two past, been pur- chased by Detroit parties, and will be recon- structed. Originally she was built at Ol- cott, Lake Ontario, twenty-two years since, and was 210 tons burden. It is a somewhat sad comment on the times, but nevertheless a fact, that some of our fine passenger steamers, plying to Lake Superior and elsewhere, do not hesitute to receive as freight staves and cordwood, which is of almost daily occurrence. “Fears were entertained” for the safety of the schooner Starling in a morning paper, as she was two days overdue. ‘There is no necessity, however, for any alarm, as her detention is caused solely by strong head winds, Grain trimmers at this port now attend to | that business for fiftyrents per 1,000 bush- els. The harbor tug business is improving and Captain Mills is of the opinion the sky is clearing away and better times are at hand. Yet it must be borne in mind this is not a bid for outsiders. It would appear, from the course of events thus far this season, that color-blindness has become one of the monstrosities of the past. My opinion ts that it was but little short of that from the beginning, and there is not, nor has there been, any real substantial cases. Yet, in this day and generation, the over-wise must have something to harp up- on. What the next specimen of humbug- ing will be, time alone will develop. The Detroit and Windsor ferry excursion steamers have nearly all laid up, and their crews have been paid off. A change of weather and the near approach to fall have brought this about. A fleet of vessels, eight or ten in number, which left here » week since with grain for Buffalo, all returned fast evening, and will doubtless receive immediate charters. On Sunday, while crossing Luke St. Clair, the barge Samson experienceda lively shak- ing up and became waterlogged. She was in tow of the steambarge Victoria, which had enough to take care of herself. The tug McKinnon, being not far distant, came to the rescue and brought her to this port. _ Dispatches which came to hand last night announce the stranding of the propeller J. L. Hurd, near Detour, and in a perilous situ- ation. She was laden with merchandise and grain for Lake Superior. The steambarge Westford reached here on Sunday, in tow of the tug Kate Williams, disabled. While off Rond Eau her machin- ery gave way, and for a time she wus at the mercy of « tempestuous sea, but beyond the breakage of machinery, no further damage was done. She was westward bound, and willrepair at this port. : The rafting of timber and lumber has about terminated for the season, and, upon the whole, it may be set down as the most prosperous for many years. J. W.H. MUSKEGON. The crew of the wrecked scow schooner W. W. Brigham arrived here August 30 on board the schooner Walter Smith, which picked them up in mid-lake Thursday fore- noon. Their battle for life was a long one, and it entailed sufferings on their part which seems almost incredible for humans to survive. The crew was composed of Jumes Leary, owner and captain; Patrick Powers, Richard Bird, and Edward Ander- son. The Brigham left Muskegon Saturday evening, the 23d, with cargo of lumber, for Chicago. All went well until the schooner reached mid-lake, a violent squall struck her, and she was nearly swamped. The men stood at the pumps nearly all night, to keep the schooner afloat, but the storm seemed to increase and their danger was enhanced. About 10 o’clock Monday forenoon the Brig- ham capsized, and shortly afterward careened clear cver, bottom up. ‘The crew got onto the floating lumber and with the aid of a piece of rope which was found ona part of the deck-load, a temporary raft was made. All Monday they floated about, but no help reached them, and they had before them the terror of a night with nothing be- tween them and death but a few planks. They tossed about in mid-lake on their frail ratt all night. Every sea swept over them, and their sufferings can not be told. Hunger and sleep pressed them at times, but the men were fighting for life and thought only of clinging to theraft. Tuesday dawned without succor, and it passed so slowly that it seemed an eternity to the half famished sailors. A vessel was seen, but the only signal they had was an old oil-cloth coat, but with this they failed to attract attention. Another weary night, and Wednesday dawned, aud still no help. Thursday morning the schooner Walter Smith, bound from Muskegon to Highland Park, rescued the shipwrecked crew. Captain Smith noticed an object on the water which he thought was a raft, and he bore down upon it. Aid came in the nick of time. The suffering sailors could no¢ have held out much longer. They had been without food, and were tossed about ona frail raft trom Monday till Thursday morn ing. The schooner Walter Smith was in port on the 30th with the crew of the Brigham on board. ‘The men are destitute, and a | subscription was taken, up in the city for their relief. he Brigham 94 tons burden, was built at Dunkirk by Stevens in 1848 and rebuilt in 1867. Joseph Curran, mate of the schooner Jessie Martin, was drowned Sunday on Lake Michigan, ten miles north of this harbor. He was drawing a puil of water at the time, and, losing his balance, tell overboard. MARINE CITY. . The new barge built by Captain Robert Holland, and launched last week, after some little difficulty, is described by the following dimensions: Keel 150 feet, beam 30 feet and hold 10 feet. The cost ot the barge will be abont $15,000.. Over 100 vessels have been launched from this yard since its establish- ment, and with the exception of two other unsuccessful launches all have slid into the water in a satiefactory manner. Captain Maxwell, of Marine City, who is part owner of the barge, will be muster. The propeller S. D. Caldwell, which was placed in this yard early in the spring, has had her machinery removed and converted into a tow barge. She is now almost ready for sea again. ‘lhe Caldwell is 208 feet keel, 30 feet beam and 12 feet hold. With the ex- ception of the boiler all of the Caldwell’s machinery will be placed in the tow barge J. W. Wescott, which was launched at this yard last fall. ‘The Wescott will have a new boiler. ‘The Gardner and Caldwell be- long to Captain Holland and others, and will form the tow of the J. W. Wescott next year. BUFFALO. Special to the Marine Record. The propeller Oneida cleared on Monday for Tawas, whence she will take salt to Mil- waukee. Negotiations aré pending to place her in the Chicago and Ogdensburg trade. Should these come to naught, she will be placed to load grain for Buffalo. ‘The following changes are made in the Western Transit Line: Captain Frauk Will- iams, master of the Chicago, appointed to the same position on the new boat Albany; Captain John Dissette, of the Montana, suc- ceeding him in the Chicago, and John Ivers, first mate of the Milwaukee, being appoint- ed to the command of the Montana. Henry Hess, ot the Commodore, will go as engi- neer in the Albany. Charles Clark, of the Vanderbilt, will be transferred to the Com- modore, and Frank Miller, first assistant of the Commodore, will be given Mr. Clark’s place. - The steamship Onoko arrived from Chi- cago with a cargo of 106,770 bushels of corn and rye. This is the largest cargo of grain that has ever been carried on the lakes, GRAND HAVEN. On the arrival of the City of Milwaukee, her captain reported passing the steambarge Nellie Torrent, in a disabled condition, forty miles off this port, and Captain Kirby dispatched his tug Bachelor to rescue her. The Yorrent’s engine has undoubtedly giv- en out. The Torrent is bound for Chicago with a cargo of lumber from Muskegon, which port she left Thursday evening. She is owned by Nate Engleman, of Manistee, and is valued at $35,000. She was built in 1881 by the Detroit Drydock Company, rates A114, and measures 277 tons. PORT HURON. Special to the Marine Record. Captain C. McElroy, who manages the switt little steamer Mary, is out in a card this week thanking his friends for their sup- port during the contest for the supremacy of the river and forgiving his enemies as fast as possible for being run off the route. The schooner Lottie Cooper is reported ashore one mile and a half below Port Sani- lac. She has about four feet of water in her hold. Captain Grummond’s wrecking tug Winslow, with full wrecking outfit, went to her assistance. ‘There is no insurance on the vessel. The Cooper is owned by Jones & Smith, of Racine, rates A2, and is valued at $10,000. She was built in 1876 by Rand & Burger, of Manitowoc. She measures 265 tons. Later advices say the schooner Lottie Cooper came ont of the drydock to-night, after being repaired of her damage by going ashore at Point Sanilac. Her damage amounts to about $300. GREEN BAY, The pier which supports the lighthouse has been declared rotten and unsafe by gov- ernment experts. Steps have been taken to rebuild it. DULUTH. Special to the Marine Record. The steaver Northerner was (delayed by striking dockmen on Monday. Laborers struck forarise from thirty-five centa to forty cents. ‘he steamer United Empire and Hodge were able to unload and load with their deck hands, but the Northerner acceded. ‘he laborers’ demands are likely to be resisted. The Beatty Sarnia line and others have taken 40,000 bbls flour from Duluth during the week. About as much more remain in the houses and on side traeks. The local agent, Mr. Hurdon, says the company will have extra tonnage provided if necessary 80 as to clear the threatened blockade easily. The U.S. revenue cutter Andrew John- son is in port. Duluth lumbermen are shipping di- mension timber for the Canadian Pacific to Port Arthur on Canadian steamers quite ex- tensively at present. The sshooner Scotia of Buffalo, with a capacity of 1,700 tons, Is unloading at the upper endof St, Paul & Duluth slip. She was drawing 14 feet 5 inches and had to be light- ered to 13 feet to get tu the end of the dovks. Her owner, W. E. Richmond, has teen sojourning at Duluth during one trip of the vessel. He says he expects to build a first class steambarge for the Duluth trade this winter. The Lake Superior Transit Co. has issued new rates from St. Paul and Minneapolis to the lower ports and the east via. Duluth and Washburn, as follows: ‘To Cleveland and Detroit second class $8, instead of. $16 as formerly ; to Butfalo ane Erie $9, instead of $19; to Boston and New York $14; in- stead of $23. B. , ASHTABULA. Special to the Marine Record. Captain C. Young of the schooner Warm- ington left here Friday to take command of the steambarge Sophia Minch. David Young, formerly mate of the steamer John M. Glid- ding will go.as master of the Warmington, Local inspector Fitzpatrick was here last week and tested the tug Dragon’s boiler. Win. R. Vanderbilt and party weré here to-day inspecting our harbor. There is a large fleet of vessels in port at present. A frightful accident occurred here about noon Saturday on board the schooner J. R. Rutter reaulting in the death of George Bap- tist, a small boy aged 13 years. The center- board was jammed in the box and the chain disconnected, there not ‘being water deep enough in the river to 'nship the board. The hoy was employed to go down through the after chock in the box to make: the chain fast while there after completing his work, the board suddenly dropped down and he was jummed between the chain and side of the box crushing his head and causing death al- most instantly. Some two hours elapsed be- fore the body was recovered as it was neces- sary to cut a hole through the side of the box to release it. Frank Baptist, a resident of this place, and father of the boy, libeled the ver~ sel that evening tor $10,000 damages, Mr. Thos. Walsh, agent and part owner. accompanied by Lawyer Goulder arrived here and bonded the vessel. J.P. SANDUSKY. The Myrtle, of this port capsized about 1 o’slock Tuesday morning at Little Chicken Island, one of the Hen and Chicken group, olf Put-in-Bay. She had a couple of schoon- ers in tow, and struck a rock, careened over, filled and went tothe bottom. The crew managed to escape. A tug and lighter have gone to the scene of the accident. The Myrtle is owned by Fred Groch, of this port. STANDARD +t ENGRAVING: