Canal Navigation & Carthage Bridge

Geneva Gazette
Wednesday, May 10, 1820

Canal Navigation. - The navigation on the middle section of the great western canal has commenced. The passage boat Montezuma was to have started on her regular trips from Seneca river to Utica, a distance of 94 miles, on the 1st inst.

Carthage Bridge. - We are informed that the elegant single arch bridge, erected at an enormous expense over the Genesee river, at Carthage, fell down a few days ago. Fortunately, no person was passing over at the time.