North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-22

From the above table it will be seen
that the amount of wharfage collected this
year is greater than that collected in any
one year, with the exception Of the year
1865. A very gratifying exhibit indeed,
and in this connection we desire to pay
deserved compliment to Mr.. Patrick But
Ter for the efficient manner in which he
has discharged his duties as Wharf Mas
ter during the year.
STEAMBOATS, AND BARcEs ENRoLLED HERE.
We are indebted to Mr.. George W.
Moore, o. S. Deputy Collector Of Gus
toms nc St. Paul, for the following statis>
tics of the enrolled and licensed tonnage
of this port:
There are 65 steamboats, and sc barges
enrolled with tonnage of 20, ,2O4, ,2S.
The boats and barges of the Northern
Line and also of the Diamond 10 Line are
enrolled at Galena.
During the year there has been $933, 90
collected as hospital fund, and 1867 go
expended for the relief Of AZ seamen. Of
whom three have died. But one now re-
n,aines in the hospital, and he cannot re-
cover.
CASUALTIES DURING THE YEAR.
The year has been one signally fortan-
ate, as regards accidents of any kind. The
steamer Itasca. belonging to the North
western Union Line, was burned at Padu-
cab. KY, last December, while lying at
the wharf undergoing repairs. Loss, Sl5,-
600.
The steamer Ariel, belonging to the
same line, was sunk few weeks ago, at
Clinton. Total loss, $1,000.
The War Eagle also met with slight
accident on her last trip down, and was
sunk in the St. Croix in four feet Of water.
She was, however, raised in q few hours.
Damage slight. The same line sunk three
barges during the year, but the damage
was slight.
The steamer Cutter, belonging to the La
Crosse Packet Company, was sunk at Still.
water, in the month of October. Her mo.
ch;nery was recovered. Loss, 5000.
The Northern Line have been still more
fortunate. Aside from the unfortunate
riot and outrage upon the steamer Dubu
que, their entire list OF accidents and
casualties may be summed up in the sink.
ing of two barges, one at Dubuque and
the other at Clinton Bridge.
With one exception not single life has
been lost during the year by any acciden,
to any Of the boats running to this port.
THE DIFFERENT LINES.
Three regular lines Of steamers have
been running to this port during the sea-
son, Wig: The Northwestern Union Pack
ct Line, the Northern Line, and Diamond
Joe Line. Beside these, however, a num-
ber of email steamers, belonging to differ
ent individuals, have been engaged in the
carrying trade on the Mississippi, the St.
Croix and the Minnesota Rivers.
The Northwestern Union Packet Line.
The officers of this company are as TO-
lows:
President-William F.. Davidson.
Secretary and Treasurer-Wm. Rhodes.
Superintendent-Peyt. S. Davidson.
Assistant SUPPLEMENTARY. E. Well
ington.
Ticket Agent-Charles Thompson.
Freight Agent-B. X. johnson.
The following is the list of the boats
and their commanders, belonging to this
company, that have bsea operated this
year:
Ariel
Addie Johnson-Capt. G. II. Jewell.
Chippewa Falls-Capt. Jas. Houghton.
Cosntess-Capt. c. E. Ssneerbox.
City Of St. Paul-Cspt. T. L. Davidson.
Dansel-Capt. G. H. Jewell.
Flora-Capt. John Haycock.
G. II. Wilson-Geo. w. Duncan.
Jennie Baldwin-Capt. Sam. Painter.
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