June 28, 1850 Albany Evening Journal.
For Poughkeepsie and Intermediate Landings. Sloop W. H. Brewster, A.H. March master, will sail as above with dispatch. For freight apply to the captain on board, or to Read & Rawls, H.S. Pier
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March 17, 1849. The Literary World. What is Talked About.The new Hudson River Panorama of Messrs. Townsend and Orr was opened on Monday. It is quite worthy of the public expectation, presenting, in a complete series, the prominent views from the ocean at the Narrows to West Point, including both sides of the river and many interiors, so to speak, on the shore. Thus we have a complete presentation of the vineyards, at Croton Point, of Dr. Underhill, and make the entire circuit of the grounds at West Point, surveying all the buildings, witnessing the military exercises, &c. The scenes in the bay and harbor are striking, as the Cunard steamer, the little emigrant steamer Dash, overloaded with passengers. On the Hudson, the river craft, the hay boats, timber sloops, the quarter-of-a-mile steamers, &c., are introduced in a striking manner; while the shore scenery, the Palisades, Rockland Lake, Stony Point, &c. are given with very happy effect. It is altogether quite a superior work, and will, doubtless, crown the patient labor and liberal expenditure of capital, on the part of the proprietors, with a handsome return. It is stated to have been two years in preparation, and to have cost $25,000. Mr. Hillyard, of the late Park theatre, is the leading artist, assisted by Benough, Evers, Kyle, and others. The exhibition is well worthy of taking its place as a leading metropolitan attraction of the coming season. March 27, 1849. Commercial Advertiser (New York, New York) An Enterprising Skipper. Capt. John Johnson, (a colored man,) of the sloop Miriam of Albany, left this city with a cargo of lumber, which he delivered in Newark, N.J. on Christmas; then took a cargo of coal from New York to Piermont, on New Year's day; returned and wintered in New York. He left New York on the 20th inst., and arrived at our docks on the 21st, sailing the distance in seventeen hours, through floating ice from Poughkeepsie to Albany. Albany Journal. April 27, 1841. Westchester Herald (Ossining, N.Y.) Thursday Boat. Lower Dock ---- Sing Sing. The good and substantial Sloop GENERAL WASHINGTON, ISAAC WOOLSEY, Master; The Subscriber respectfully his friends and the public generally, that he will run his Vessel as a MARKET BOAT, from the above Dock, the ensuing season, and will leave Sing-Sing, every Thursday afternoon, at 5 o'clock for New York, and leave New York every Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock for Sing Sing, -- commencing on the 11th of March, weather permitting. The said Sloop is in first rate condition, and will carry freight on the most accommodating terms. October 19, 1841. Albany Argus (Albany, New York) A Cute and Curious Affair. James E. Cole who was sentenced to State Prison for fifteen years, abut a year since, for highway robbery in this city, contrived an ingenious mode of escape, which, however, lacked the most material part, success. It was after this wise: Cole had been employed in the shop making boxes, in which materials are sent from the prison to this city: he made one, and put buttons on the lid, so as to fasten it inside, and then drove nails around the edge, breaking them off; this giving the appearance of being nailed down: then directed himself to Mr. John Larue, corner of Madison and Pike streets in this city. Having thus far arranged, he employed a negro convict to place it, after he had fastened himself in, on board the sloop Fanny, to be brought to this city. The box was placed on the wharf, head down, and remained there about two hours, when it was put in the cabin of the sloop. The sloop started during the gale yesterday, but was obliged to put back, and did not arrive until this morning. In the mean time Mr. Lent one of the keepers, missed Cole, and came down to the city to look for him; not hearing of him here and learning that the Fanny had not yet arrived, he mistrusted that Cole was on board, he therefore boarded her this morning on her arrival, and on going into the cabin saw the box and opened it, where he found Cole nearly exhausted from his close confinement and not having eaten anything since yesterday. Cole was immediately taken to the Tombs and will be returned to his old quarters at 3 o'clock this afternoon. - N.Y. American November 29, 1837. New York Commercial Advertiser. From the Newburgh Journal of Saturday.
Fortunate Rescue. -- Capt. Nathaniel Badeau, of the Constitution, of Troy, was this morning landed at Newburgh, from the steamboat Rochester. He states that he landed from his vessel at Kingston last evening in the small boat, with 60 kegs of powder. -- The person to whom the powder was consigned refused to receive his freight until morning, as there was no safe place to store the article. The Capt. then returned toward his vessel, and when, as he supposes, about two hundred yards from his sloop, the small boat swamped. The two young men that were with him, Theodore Barnes and Geo. Bagland. swam for the vessel. Whether they succeeded in reaching her is not known. The Capt. held to the boat and was rescued by the Rochester about an hour after the accident. He was completely exhausted and senseless when taken up, and has requested us to speak of the humanity of Captain S. John, and the kind treatment of all hands, while on board of the steamboat. January 2, 1821 - Albany Gazette (Albany, New York) From the Poughkeepsie Journal, Dec. 20. Productions of old Dutchess.—It is admitted by all with whom we have spoken on the subject, that the quantity of pork and produce sent from this place last week, was greater than was ever sent during any one week before. Ordinarily, 4 sloops sail from our different landing places, each week during the season, 1 on Wednesday, and 3 on Saturday: Last week, the Wednesday sloop sailed on her usual day, and on Saturday 3 sloops were sent off, all fully laden with the products of the county; but the principal article was pork in the hog. For several weeks, all our sloops have been very fully freighted, and there is no longer a doubt, but that the aggregate products of old Dutchess, have been much greater this year than in any former one. January 19, 1821 - Albany Gazette (Albany, New York) FOR SALE One half of the superior sloop Commerce, burthen 104 tons, built in the most faithful manner, with a new suit of the best of Holland duck sails, having elegant and well furnished accommodations. For further particulars enquire of George Monteith, 80 Hudson Street. January 30, 1821 - Albany Gazette (Albany, New York) The mild weather spoken of in yesterday's Gazette, terminated with the setting sun on Tuesday evening. The mercury through the day was up to 38, and yesterday morning at sunrise it had fallen to 9, and yesterday may be set down as the coldest day that has yet occurred here this winter. The ice, which had almost disappeared, or had become harmless, had considerably increased, and operated against our navigation. On Tuesday wood had fallen 25 per cent, but yesterday it went up again, as fast as the mercury in Fahrenheit went down. Mr. Bennett, the pilot, who led the outward bound fleet that sailed from this port on Thursday, returned from Newport at 6 o'clock yesterday morning in the mail stage. Mr. Bennett informs us that he was only 24 hours and 20 minutes going from this port to Newport, via Sandy Hood, in the sloop Ann Maria, Capt. Gardner, who had on board a cargo of flaxseed and copper the ship Eliza Jane, put into that port on her passage from this port to a port in Ireland. Mr. Bennett also states, that the sleighing on the eastern road is very fine, and that in some of the stages he travelled 14 miles an hour. Late in the afternoon, the sloop Washington from Amboy, came up with 100 loads of wood - and the sloop Nancy, also with wood, came down the Hudson from Nyack, leaving about 30 sail behind, ice-bound, all loaded with wood. We hope they will cut out, and reach the present good market for their cargoes. At half past 4 yesterday afternoon, the mercury was down to 7 deg above zero. At 9 last night, it stood at 2 deg. below zero. One of our correspondents suggests the propriety of suffering the cutting down of all the poplar trees in the city, which will afford considerable relief to the poor. Let proprietors give the trees to those who will cut them down and carry off the wood. The coal dealers will also do well by selling their coal by the bushel, which, in Philadelphia, and many other places, has been done to the advantage of the poor. February 9, 1821 - Albany Gazette (Albany, New York) The North river is clear of ice nearly to Tarry-Town, about 30 miles above the city, and many sloops have arrived with wood; excellent Hickory could be bought on Saturday at 25 to 26s. The passage through Long Island Sound remained closed yesterday. On Saturday the ice was so strong a few miles above Hell Gate, that persons crossed upon it. Should the weather continue mild, it is probable the ice will soon give way. February 9, 1821 - Albany Gazette (Albany, New York) FOR SALE, The sloop Charles, of Greenbush; she is about 38 tons burthen, of an easy draft of water, and built of the best materials. For further particulars enquire of Pratt and Phelps, or DAVIS & CENTER. March 13, 1821 - Rhode Island American and Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island For New York, Hudson and Albany. The Packet Sloop SALLY, now laying at Samuel Godfrey's Wharf, having part of her freight engaged, will sail in 10 days. For the remainder of freight or passage, apply to Peleg Hull, or Abraham Davis. March 21, 1821 - Connecticut Courier (Bridgeport, Connecticut) Catskill Packet. The Sloop MARY will sail for Catskill on the 10th of March next and continue to run from Bridgeport to Catskill, through the season. For Freight or Passage, having good accommodations apply at the stores of A.& W. Hawley & Co or Isaac Burrough. March 24, 1821 - Providence Patriot (Providence, Rhode Island) For Hudson and Albany, The sloop Nancy, Joseph Spelman, master, will sail in eight days, for freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, laying at Packet-wharf, or to Royal Parnum May 1, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) Fresh Lemons & Oranges. Arrived from Boston, per the sloop Visscher, 60 boxes fresh Lemons, 20 boxes fresh Oranges, 1 barrel Canary Seed. Also on hand, a good assortment of FRUITS AND GROCERIES For sale by R.W. Wood & Co. No. 445 South-Market st. For Boston. The regular Packet Sloop Visscher, Wm. Ingraham Master, to sail on Friday next. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to Davis & Center. Who have for sale, landing from said sloop, 120 qtls. Codfish, 150 boxes Nova Scotia Herring, 20 hhds. Boston Rum May 11, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) Troy, May 1. A short trip—The sloop Canto, Capt. Phineas Treusdell sailed from this city on Wednesday morning last, at 6 o’clock, with a full cargo, and arrived in New York at 11 o’clock the same evening—On Thursday discharged her cargo, received such freight as offered, sailed from New York on Friday evening and arrived here on Saturday evening at 9 o’clock, having been absent but 87 hours—11 of which she was at New York: we believe this is the most expeditious trip ever made to New York from this place. June 1, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) For Boston. The regular packet Sloop GEO WASHINGTON. Daniel Attwood, Master, to sail in about a week. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to DAVIS & CENTER who have got sale landing from said Sloop. 20 tons PLASTER PARIS. June 26, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) SICILY LEMONS. The subscribers have This Morning, landing from sloop George, a consignment of 75 boxes Sicily Lemons, in fine order, which they will sell low in lots to suit purchases. ELIAS MATHER & Co. 63 State street. June 27, 1821 - Connecticut Courier (Bridgeport, Connecticut) The Sloop MARY will sail for Catskill on the 10th of March next, and continue to run from Bridgeport to Catskill, through the season. For Freight or Passage, having good accommodations, apply at the stores of A&W Hawley & Co. or Isaac Burroughs. Bridgeport. July 17, 1821 - New York Spectator (New York, New York) Accident - A small sloop, the Mary Ann, belonging to Capt. Waters, of Poughkeepsie, bound up, was capsized by a flaw of wind, yesterday, off Low Point Landing a few miles above Newburgh; the owner was on board. We have not heard the fate of those on board; but at sunset last evening, the sloop was observed righted, alongside of another sloop that hove too to assist her. July 17, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) For Boston. The regular Packet Sloop, GEO. WASHINGTON, DANIEL ATTWOOD, Master to sail in about ten days for Freight of passage, apply to the Mater on board or to DAVIS & CENTER Who have for sale landing from said Sloop, 400 Qts. Cod and Scale Fish, 10 Hhds. Boston Rum. Albany July 16, 1821. July 20, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) SALT AFLOAT. For sale by the Subscriber, 2200 bushels of St. Ubes salt, of the best quality, on board sloop Perseverance, lying at the foot of Division Street. BARNUM WHIPPLE. July 20, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) Accident.—A small sloop. The Mary Ann of Poughkeepsie, was a few days since upset by a flaw of wind; she has subsequently been righted. July 20, 1821 - Albany Argus (Albany, New York) Remarkably short trip to and from N. York The sloop Perseverance, Capt. Barnum Whipple, sailed from the wharves of this city on Wednesday the 11th inst. for New York, where she remained three days, and returned on the Monday following, with a full cargo—having been absent but five days. -Daily Advertiser. September 4, 1821 - Spectator (New York, New York) Coroners Report.—On the 1st September, and inquest was held on the body of Francis Dennison who had been knocked overboard from a sloop at the foot of Walnut street, by his wife Sarah, when he was drowned. A quarrel had taken place between Bridget Plato and Sarah Dennison, on board, of said sloop, and no with Devoe, as is stated in the Daily Advertiser of this morning. The corner reported the above statement of facts, which is laid before the Court of Sessions. September 6, 1821 - New York Gazette & General Advertiser (New York, New York) Police - On Tuesday, Daniel Slater, commanding a sloop with peaches, lying near Washington Market, was brought before the Police, charged with an assault and battery on Henry Johnson, a black boy. It appears that Johnson, among other boys, was on board the sloop, watching opportunities to steal fruit, or, as it was said, he was looking at a shark; however, Salter, the master of the sloop, in a fit of passion, picket up the boy and threw him into the river; fortunately, the little fellow could swim, and was taken out without being injured, or Salter would have been in jeopardy of his life. He was bound over to answer for the offence at the present term. - Nat. Advo. |
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