When was it published?

February 25, 1868 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News February 25, 1868

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Steamer Columbia, Potomac Trips, Baltimore, Repairs, Captain Harper

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

The steamer Columbia will resume regular trips between Baltimore and this city, departing Baltimore on Saturday evening next and stopping at Potomac landings. It has been repaired and refitted, commanded by Captain James Harper with clerk P. Kavanaugh.

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THE STEAMER COLUMBIA. - This favorite steamer will resume her regular trips between Baltimore and this city, leaving Baltimore on Saturday evening next, and making all the landings on the Potomac. The Columbia has been thoroughly repaired and refitted, and is now one of the most elegant boats on the river. She is still commanded by her excellent Captain, James Harper, and Mr. P. Kavanaugh, that most accomplished and popular clerk, is still at his post, ready and willing as ever to make a trip in the Columbia, as agreeable and pleasant as of yore.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Steamer Columbia Potomac Trips Baltimore Repairs Captain Harper

What entities or persons were involved?

James Harper P. Kavanaugh

Where did it happen?

Potomac River

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Potomac River

Event Date

Saturday Evening Next

Key Persons

James Harper P. Kavanaugh

Outcome

steamer repaired and refitted; resumes regular trips.

Event Details

The steamer Columbia will resume regular trips between Baltimore and this city, leaving Baltimore on Saturday evening next and making all landings on the Potomac. It has been thoroughly repaired and refitted, becoming one of the most elegant boats on the river, commanded by Captain James Harper with clerk P. Kavanaugh.