Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-03-30
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CANAL BoATs.-By slate decision Of the Treasury
Department canal boats are subjected to a duty often
cents per tun upon their tunnage, fixed by legal
measurement.
We learn that the Government has taken all the
stern wheel steamboats, of the upper Mississippi for
transport purposes on the lower rivers. This will be
a drawback on the up river business.
VESSELS oR sAIE.-By dvertisementi in the Buna-
10 Commercial Advertiser, we see.that the schocners
L D.. C. Andrews, Ben Flint and Fremont, are offered
for sale. Application can be made to Captain Ben
Flint at Fremont.
PASSING AwAY.-The ice in the Bay, at the mouth
of the Maumee is fast disappearing, and the prospect
ofan early opening is favorably entertained roledo
Commercial.
BUFFALO ~CREEK.-The ice has moved out Of the
Creek, but there is no small amount in the Bay,
above the lighthouse. A strong nOrth-easter will
make an open ch~annel.-lBufal Courier.
LIT UP.-Laz night for the first time this spring,
The lights IN Marble head aud Cedar Point were
ending out their guiding rays for any chance vessel
ttnt might be aieat = sandusky Register, 18th.
IT was rumored yesterday that the bark Indiana,
now laid up here, has been sold to il McMurray Of
Milwaukee, at what figure we are not
Detroit Tribune.
The favorite steamer Arrow, for many years a pop
ular passenger steamer on the Detroit and Sandusky
route, and afterwards running TO Toledo, has been
sold 10 parties on Lake Superior for the sum Of s9,OOO,
aud vii, on the opening Of navigation, take her last
departure from here for that locality. For the past
two ar three years she has been engaged in owing on
the rivers, owned and commanded by Capt. W. Cav
erly. and during the various v~OcatiOns which she has
filled has proved herself a safe and reliable craft.
We, with much regret bid the Arrow a last fare
well.-lIb.
THE steamer Planet, so widely aud popularity known
10 pleasure seekers on the Lake Superior route, is at
present undergoing the necessary Outnt and repairs
preparatory 10 leaving on her brst tlp, which will
take uluga an the pFfh. 0F Anil unh will he thu frat
Of the line to leave here for that section. The Planet,
in addition to the extensive repairs laid out on her
last year, has had placed in her a new gallast Tame,
and her hull thoroughly examined and reiastened
wherever found necessary. Her cabins are being pro-
vided with new furniture and splendid carpeungs,
and, in shost, everything perfected TO make her un-
surpassed as TO comfort and convenience. Captain J.
irreproachable and needs no praise az our hands; Isl
Mate, J. DumOnt End Mate, A. Mcintyre Engi-
Clerk, John Gogrdso6 stewaEEd. Water Could Wt
bespeak for the Planet a profitable seasons business
The other steamers Of this line are the Meteor, City
Of Cleveland, Illinois, Iron City, Northern Light ano
Traveller, OF which we shall make further mention
on some future oceasion.-Ib.
We clip the following items from the Toledo
Blade
The schooner Minnie Kinnis has received a new
| deck, bulwarks, etc and has just discharged somi
700 bbls. Of salt, for which no dock room could b
found last fall. A new coat Of paint will beaded t
the improvements on this vessel, when II will b
ready for service. She will be commanded by Cap
| tain Swaziland.
The schooner N. l.. Collins has been rebuilt from
the waters edge, and was tOwed into the stream from
the shipyard a day or two ago, where she is being re
painted and receiving her rigging. The hull Of thi
vessel has been relieved Of that hideous black coat
ing and e pure white one gives the G. a much bet
ter appearance than formerly. Captain Radcliffe con
Times in command Of her.
The schooner Maize has been thoroughly overhaul
ed by her Owners-CarringtOn & C~asey-and is abou
ready to receive a cargo. She is lying at the foot 0
Sycamore street, near FOrdham's yard. Captain
Rooney, late Of the R. J. Gibbs willsail the Meiz
the coming season.
The. c. Fremont and Carrie Woodford are lynn
at the foot Of Jefferson street, and wOrkmen are en-
gagged in preparing them for ''active operations
Captain samuel COWles viii sail the Fremont; Car
tain SHELDON, her former master, goes in ths Jas0
Parker.
Theschooner Ruby-recently purchased byJ. En-
right and Co. of 1. r. Miller, of Perrysburg-is be
ing fitted out, and Captain p. Enright intends her I
be the first sail vessel out Of this port.
The schooner Rush, lying in the Bayou, has rg
ceiyed a new deck during the past winter, new beam
and her bulwarks will be nearly new. 1t will be seI
raj weeks before she will be ready for service. He
commander is - Downs.
The schooner Dan Tindan was OYerhauled last fall
and but little remains to be done this spring. Capital
George Tyler continues in command.