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Peru Gazette in Peru, Indiana

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Peru Gazette

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Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1840

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The American growth and the fox chase tale in one piece

A lengthy piece extols American growth through peaceful industry and enterprise, citing New York and Philadelphia as growth models. It then narrates Maj. Downing's fox chase across states, ending with cheers for Tippecanoe and Tyler, amid Democratic restoration commentary and Harrison praise.

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New York Philadelphia Europe Fulton England Jack Downing North Bend New Orleans Downingville Ellow Creation United States God Sly Fox Tip Louisiana N. Hampshire Vermont Ton't Pritty South Agin Georgia Middle States Carolina Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania Bucks County Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Hudson Ohio Old Tip Gineral Tippecanoe Tyler J. Downing Major Harrison Ilo van Buren General Starrison Democratic Republican Party
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Progress of modern travelling and the era of roads

The article traces a shift from pack horses to wagons and coaches as trade grows. It notes McAdam’s roads and canal locks transforming travel with granite and limestone surfaces, broad routes, and increasing speeds, bringing abundant carriages, mails, and parade traffic to a new era of mobility.

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Pickford Heitora Mr. McAdam
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Steam Power and Fast Travel Spark Public Fascination

The piece traces early enthusiasm for steam and speed, recounting watchers debating balloons and velocipedes before the steam engine proved its power. It notes relentless progress in mining, mills, and transport, and cites modern wonders from thirty mile per hour rides to transatlantic communication, with commentary on society’s quickened pace.

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Watt Bolton America East Indies William Howitt
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