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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Captain Gilbert Morris reported that the steam-boat Vesuvius, bound from New Orleans to the falls of Ohio, ran aground on the Mississippi River 330 miles below the Ohio's mouth. He boarded it on the 19th instant and believes it won't float until the river rises. This follows a prior disaster to the New Orleans.
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THE STEAM BOAT VESUVIUS.
Capt. Gilbert Morris arrived from the mouth of Cumberland on Tuesday evening last, and states that the Steam-Boat Vesuvius, bound from New-Orleans to the falls of Ohio, was aground near the left bank of the Mississippi, 330 miles (by the Mississippi navigator) below the mouth of the Ohio: that he was two hours on board of her on the 19th inst. and he is of the opinion she will not be got off before the river rises.
The adage that "misfortunes do not come singly" seems to be verified in this case. It is really unfortunate and discouraging that this accident should have happened the Vesuvius at the same time, the serious disaster we have already announced, befell the New-Orleans. It is however to be hoped the former will soon be again afloat; and that at all events, the spirit of enterprize will not be damped.
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Mississippi River, 330 Miles Below The Mouth Of The Ohio
Event Date
19th Inst.
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aground; will not be got off before the river rises
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The Steam-Boat Vesuvius, bound from New-Orleans to the falls of Ohio, was aground near the left bank of the Mississippi, 330 miles below the mouth of the Ohio. Capt. Gilbert Morris was two hours on board of her on the 19th inst.