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Eastmanville, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan
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Large numbers of people have arrived in St. Louis over the past three days en route to Nebraska Territory, overwhelming available Missouri River boats and prompting early departures to accommodate the rush of prospective settlers.
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The Sonora dropped down to the Levee on Saturday morning, from the docks, and before night every stateroom had been taken, and some 20 had purchased tickets for a berth on the floor.
The Honduras, which arrived on Sunday and was advertised to leave again on Thursday next, her regular day, has been induced to go out this evening, two days in advance of her time. The Sam Cloon, which starts for Council Bluffs this afternoon, will be full, if she is not full already.
Those bound for the new territory are going there to look at the country, with an eye to making it their future homes.
[St. Louis Republican.
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Primary Location
St. Louis
Event Date
Past Three Days
Outcome
boats such as sonora, honduras, and sam cloon filled to capacity, with some passengers taking floor berths; vessels departing early to meet demand.
Event Details
A large influx of people arrived in St. Louis bound for Nebraska Territory, causing a rush for Missouri River boat passage. Available boats quickly filled, leading to early departures and accommodations like floor berths.