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These records have been transcribed from microfilm copies of early Michigan
newspapers. New records will be added as they are transcribed. All records are
recorded as is, including mispellings and unusual punctuation, to give the
researcher a feel for the original. Since the original newspapers were in
varying states of preservation when they were microfilmed, quality of the
microfilm copy varies.
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DETROIT;
DETROIT AND SAUT STE MARIE
The new, low pressure steamer Detroit, Capt. E.B. Ward, will
leave Detroit every Tuesday, at 2 PM, for Saut Ste Marie, and returning, will
leave the latter place for Detroit every Friday, at 9 AM.
The Detroit is entirely new, 350 tons burthen, is finished
with a new superior engine, draws but little water, and is well adapted to
the Saut trade.
Agents -- E.P. Hastings, Detroit; J.R. Livingston, Saut Ste
Marie.
Lake Superior News & Mining Journal, vol. 1 no. 1, 11 July
1846, p. 4
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FLORENCE;
SCHOONER "FLORENCE"
This vessel, which sailed on Lake Superior in 1846, and was seized by the
Canadian authorities last spring, and condemned for smuggling, is advertised
in another column to be sold on the 24th inst.
Lake Superior News, vol. 3 no. 1, 13 May 1848, p. 2
FUR TRADER;
THE GALE - SCHOONER 'FUR TRADER'
During the recent severe gale on Lake Superior, the schooner Fur Trader, Capt
Ripley, encountered its heaviest winds when within about twenty miles of Grand
Island, on her way up to L'Anse, having on board Rev. Mr. Pitzel and Mr. Beaden,
of the latter place, with their families, and A.H. Sibley and others of Detroit.
The conduct of Capt. R. on the occasion, is spoken of in the highest terms.
The wind struck the vessel about day-break, when the Captain seized the helm,
at which post he steadily remained, without even a moment's absence, until
as late as the following midnight, when the vessel succeeded in gaining White
Fish Point. During the day, every vestige of the deck-load was either thrown
or washed overboard. The next day they were compelled to run back to the Saut.
Mr. Sibley came up in the Propeller.
Lake Superior News & Mining Journal, vol. 1 no. 12, 24 Oct
1846, p. 2
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JULIA PALMER;
LAKE SUPERIOR
The staunch, low pressure, ship built, steam-packet Julia Palmer, Capt.
Benj. A. Stanard, having been put in complete condition for sea, will
run upon Lake Superior during the season, commencing August 3rd, between
the Saut de Ste. Marie and the various ports, as business may warrant.
The Julia Palmer is well found in every particular, and is as
fine a heavy weather vessel as any ship that floats upon any sea -- has good
upper cabin state rooms and family saloons, as well as single berths, ladies'
cabin and steerage cabin, all well ventilated, and will accomodate one hundred
cabin passengers. Freight in large quantities can be stored under decks. Parties
with or without freight will be accomodated at the various landings upon the
American and British sides of the Lake.
One or two voyages will be made to La Point during the
Indian payment, and two Pleasure Trips will be made entirely around
the Lake, coastwise, during August and September, giving to pleasure travel
an opportunity of enjoying the most delightful, unique, and interesting natural
scenery in the known world.
State rooms or single berths can be secured in advance, by addressing
W.F. Porter Taylor,
Managing Owner,
Saut de Ste Marie, Michigan
July, 1846
Lake Superior News & Mining Journal, vol. 1 no. 1, 11 July
1846, p. 3
STEAMER "JULIA PALMER"
This truly unlucky craft has fallen into the hands of Mr. Collector Wilson,
of Her Majesty's Government, for a violation of the British Revenus laws,
and is now tied up on the Canadian side, a mile or two above the Rapids.
Lake Superior News, vol. 3 no. 1, 13 May 1848, p. 2
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MANHATTAN;
CARTAGE EXTRAORDINARY
From the arrival of the Steamer Northener, at noon of Friday last, to Saturday
morning, less than twenty hours of time, Messrs. Spaulding & Child received,
carted across the mile of portage around the Falls — where they once
talked of having a Canal — and shipped on board the Propeller Manhattan,
800 bbls. bulk of supplies for the mines. This work was accomplished by three
or four spans of horses on common wagons, which we think is the greatest amount
of cartage ever done here, in that time. With the plank road now in progress,
and the railroad, freight will be shipped across the portage, this fall, in
double quick time.
Lake Superior News, vol. 3 no. 16, 1 Sep 1852, p. 2
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NORTHENER;
CARTAGE EXTRAORDINARY
From the arrival of the Steamer Northener, at noon of Friday last, to Saturday
morning, less than twenty hours of time, Messrs. Spaulding & Child received,
carted across the mile of portage around the Falls — where they once
talked of having a Canal — and shipped on board the Propeller Manhattan,
800 bbls. bulk of supplies for the mines. This work was accomplished by three
or four spans of horses on common wagons, which we think is the greatest amount
of cartage ever done here, in that time. With the plank road now in progress,
and the railroad, freight will be shipped across the portage, this fall, in
double quick time.
Lake Superior News, vol. 3 no. 16, 1 Sep 1852, p. 2
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ST CLAIR;
ASSAULT
Capt O.P. Palmer, of the steamboat St. Clair, was yesterday morning assaulted
on a wharf at this place [Sault Ste Marie] by an Irishman from the mineral
region, named John Kelly, who thrust a knife in the left side of Capt P. immediately
below the heart, and was aiming the second blow when he was luckily seized.
The wound, we are glad to state, is not considered dangerous, and the Capt
we learn is doing well. An examination of the scoundrel was had before Justice
Johnston, who committed him for trial at the next erm of the Circuit Court.
The affray, we understand, originated in an altercation relative to the fellow's
passage. Mr. Spalding, the Deputy Sheriff, deserves great credit for the immediate
and bold arrest of Kelly.
Lake Superior News, vol. 1 no. 16, 10 July 1847, p. 2
[John Kelly]
Kelly, the fellow who committed the assault on Capt Palmer, last week, with
a knife, has been removed to the jail at Mackinaw, for better safety, until
the approaching session of the Circuit Court. The numerous friends of Capt
Palmer will be glad to learn that he has recovered the effects of the wound
inflicted, and is again at his favorite post.
Lake Superior News, vol. 1 no. 17, 20 July 1847, p. 3
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