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Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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The Washington Union reports that eight steamers are in commission or construction for the revenue marine, detailing their builders, locations, propulsion plans (originally Hunter's or Ericsson's, some changed to Loper's or side wheels), with contracts made under President Tyler's administration.
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STEAM REVENUE CUTTERS.—The Washington Union says that eight steamers are in commission, or in course of construction, for the revenue marine:
The "Spencer," built at Pittsburgh, was originally upon Lieut. Hunter's plan, but the propelling power has been changed to Loper's.
The "Legare," at New York, was, and now is, upon the plan of Capt. Ericsson.
The "Bibb," upon Lieut. Hunter's plan, built at Pittsburgh, is unfinished.
The "Jefferson," built at Oswego, was upon Capt. Ericsson's plan, but has been changed to Loper's.
The "Dallas" building at Buffalo, was intended for Lieut. Hunter's plan, but is now having side wheels applied.
The "McLane," building at Boston, was intended for Lieut. Hunter's plan, but is likewise changed to side wheels.
The "Polk," at Richmond, and "Walker," at Pittsburgh, are under construction with side wheels.
The contracts for building were made for all these vessels during the administration of Mr. Tyler.
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Eight steamers for the revenue marine are in commission or under construction: Spencer (Pittsburgh, changed to Loper's from Hunter's), Legare (New York, Ericsson's), Bibb (Pittsburgh, Hunter's, unfinished), Jefferson (Oswego, changed to Loper's from Ericsson's), Dallas (Buffalo, changed to side wheels from Hunter's), McLane (Boston, changed to side wheels from Hunter's), Polk (Richmond, side wheels), Walker (Pittsburgh, side wheels). Contracts made under Tyler's administration.