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From the Albany Argus Erie Canal We have recently had an opportunity of acquiring some information respecting the progress of the eastern section of this great work, which we presume will be gratifyiFrom the Albany Argus Erie Canal We have recently had an opportunity …- CLAIMS TO HAVE LOCATED THE CHICORA A spiritualist calling himself Prof. James Gustin, who has been at Benton Harbor several weeks, says the Chicora is in the lake ten miles out and 255 ½ (degrees) frCLAIMS TO HAVE LOCATED THE CHICORA A spiritualist calling himself Prof. James …
- *Most of the bodies eventually found were wearing life jackets. In general this account of the sinking cannot be trusted. It has some factors that do not show up in other reports, such as the presenc*Most of the bodies eventually found were wearing life jackets. In general …
- Harrison should have taken the $5,000. The salvage attempt was unsuccessful. *Actually, on September 6, 1850, she caught fire and burned to a total loss, along with a warehouse and dock. The fire wasHarrison should have taken the $5,000. The salvage attempt was unsuccessful. *Actually, …
- A SAD THANKSGIVING DAY WAS THE LOT OF MRS. SMITH, WIDOW OF THE MAUMEE VALLEY'S MATE HIS EVENTFUL CAREER, AND THEIR ROMANTIC MANNER OF MEETING Chicago, November 29. - (Special) - Death stayed the ThanA SAD THANKSGIVING DAY WAS THE LOT OF MRS. SMITH, WIDOW OF …
- From the Kingston (Canada) British [Whig]. A circumstance occurred on Thursday last which created no little excitement in town. - About noon a grand display of colors was observed on board one of MesFrom the Kingston (Canada) British [Whig]. A circumstance occurred on Thursday last …
- RACINE LIGHT On or after November 15, 1880, there will be from the lighthouse recently erected on Wind Point, four miles north of Racine, Wis., a light of the third order, showing a bright white flasRACINE LIGHT On or after November 15, 1880, there will be from …
The New Shipping Office. The Shipping Agency in this city, spoken of by us yesterday, has been consummated. Capt. Parker has established his office for the purpose, in the front part of the office ofThe New Shipping Office. The Shipping Agency in this city, spoken of …
The Canals. Along The Towpath. Ex-Mayor Fish, of Rochester, who has been making a tour of inspection of the Erie canal, by the aid of a steam yacht, reached this city on Tuesday, on his return from AThe Canals. Along The Towpath. Ex-Mayor Fish, of Rochester, who has been …- Oswego Its Business Prospects We visited the village of Oswego last week, and must confess that were taken by surprise, in witnessing the numerous evidences which at every step were presented to viewOswego Its Business Prospects We visited the village of Oswego last week, …
- Outrage at Green Bay - The Republican of the 21st Inst., gives the detail of a daring resistance of the laws, that occurred in that place on the Saturday evening previous. It seems that an injunctionOutrage at Green Bay - The Republican of the 21st Inst., gives …
- Sunk - Loss of a Schooner We learn from a gentleman who arrived at Oswego via Lake Ontario Saturday morning, that on Thurday evening last at a point about 40 miles below Niagara, the schooner "Cuba,:Sunk - Loss of a Schooner We learn from a gentleman who …
- Obituary Seldom has a more painful task fallen upon us than that which impels our pen to write the obituary of Capt. Morgan M. Wheeler. The whole city was aware that Capt. Wheeler was seriously sickObituary Seldom has a more painful task fallen upon us than that …
- Death of Morgan M. Wheeler While in a measure prepared for the mournful event, our city is do-day deeply saddened by the death of Captain Morgan M. Wheeler which took place at about six o'clock thisDeath of Morgan M. Wheeler While in a measure prepared for the …
- Obituary Resolution Board of Trade Oswego March 27, 1877 At a meeting of the Board of Trade today, in the absence of the President, on motion of Cheney Ames, J.L. McWhorter was called to the Chair. OObituary Resolution Board of Trade Oswego March 27, 1877 At a meeting …
- Tribute to the Late Capt. M.M. Wheeler At a special session of the Common Council held on the call of Mayor Allen yesterday afternoon the death of the late Alderman M. M. Wheeler was duly announced iTribute to the Late Capt. M.M. Wheeler At a special session of …
- The Funeral of Capt. M.M. Wheeler The funeral of Capt. M. M. Wheeler at the residence this afternoon was attended by the Board of Trade, Common Council and an immense gathering of citizens. Rev. H. HThe Funeral of Capt. M.M. Wheeler The funeral of Capt. M. M. …
- Sacket's Harbor, April 21. Breaking up of Lake Ontario. - The ice in this harbor and bay, was broken up, and cleared out on Wednesday last. On the same day, the sloop Arcadia, left this port for NiagSacket's Harbor, April 21. Breaking up of Lake Ontario. - The ice …
- Steamers on Lake Ontario From an article in the Oswego Times it appears that the first steamboat on Lake Ontario was built at Sacket's Harbor in 1816, and commenced running in the Spring of 1817. SheSteamers on Lake Ontario From an article in the Oswego Times it …
