River Opens Early

GLEIM, ATCHISON, LAFFERTY

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 11/15/2008 at 01:54:37

Galena Advertiser
March 30, 1837
Reprinted in Belmont Gazette
April 5, 1837

Opening of Navigation.

Contrary to our expectations the River opened earlier this season that usual. On Tuesday afternoon, the 28th, the joyful cry of “a boat! A boat!” was echoed through town, making glad the hearts of our citizens – sure enough, upon casting our eye down the river, the splendid Steamer Palmyra, Capt. Gleim, was observed booming her way up to town laden with freight and passengers. Immediately in her wake came other boats thick and fast – the next was the Du Buque, Capt. Atchison – the Pavilion, Capt. Lafferty – the Adventure the same evening and the Emerald the morning after. The arrivals have filled our town with people, and gives a very animated appearance to Galena.

Upon taking a short walk along the landing we observed with satisfaction the business doing – it is literally lined with Merchandize, Provisions, Etc., for the mining country. Our merchants are getting on handsome supplies, and from appearances thus far, we have no doubt of a good season for business.
-Galena Advertiser, 30th ult.