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sengers. Afternoon. Went up and down the river with two boats with awnings, the Governor and Council and other gentlemen on board, in all 211 passengers. June 21.Towed Capt. Merrill to the upper landing: loaded and towed him to Turkey Falls, 15 miles: got back at 12 o'clock. June 22.At 5 in the morning took a party of members up and down the river 7 miles. Afternoon. Took a party of 215 on board with music. June 23.Left Concord with two loaded boats in tow. June 24.Arrived at Head of Middlesex. The three loaded boats towed up stream carried thirteen tons each. Justly proud of his achievement, Captain Sullivan wrote the following letter to the Boston Advertiser . Mr. Hale: The progress of the art of steam navigation is so interesting to our country that I need not apologize for sending you the enclosed extract from the journal of the Merrimack, at the commencement of the regular application of the power on the canal. This boat is of the form and size used on the ca