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Domestic News April 5, 1854

Grand River Times

Eastmanville, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan

What is this article about?

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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For Nebraska.--During the past three days a large number of persons have arrived in this city from various quarters, on their way to Nebraska Territory; and as but few boats were in port for Missouri river, they have been compelled to wait for boats to get ready to start. So great is the rush for passage, that although there are several boats in port, their cabins are full, even before they are advertised to leave.

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.

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Nebraska Territory Emigration Rush Missouri River Boats St Louis Prospective Settlers

Where did it happen?

St. Louis

Domestic News Details

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.

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