This little steamer was taken hold of by Capt. Insley and her machinery tested Tuesday. Yesterday she started for Boston Bar, and last evening had made a few miles, having crossed the first riffle. Today and effort will be made to get through Hell Gate. Fortunately the cold spell up country has caused the river to lower considerably. Had the boat been ready early in April it is believed there would not have been as much difficulty as is met at the present stage of the water.
