28 Sep 1839
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Newspaper
Peru Gazette
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1839
Page
1
The item suggests forming a Miami County Agricultural Society to improve horses cattle hogs sheep and soil products. It notes other counties have boards of directors running similar societies and argues the project would benefit farmers and the wider community. Additional items cover wheat prices in Connersville and various brief notices.
In Peru and nearby Miami County the piece argues about internal improvements, preemption laws, and temperance while recounting public notices. It cites findings about residents, court actions, temperance lectures, and local growth through canals, railroads, and farms amid Indiana’s development.
The Beacon explains why special arrangements were made to pay contractors on the White Water Canal and to finish works before winter. The basin at Harrison and the towbridge risked damage and loss if unfinished, so the Bank advanced funds to proceed while the state reimbursed later. No favoritism by Gov Noble toward the White Water project is claimed.
Mazoo and Calhoun County notes are resumed by our brokers while the latter bank is reported safe though its bill is not negotiable. Macomb County Bank bills continue to be redeemed at 3 percent discount. other foreign bills remain unchanged.
The article extols the abundance of iron beds and fertile soil in the Wabash valley near Peru, notes the Erie canal’s path through Peru, and highlights the Peru Collegiate Institute as a major local asset. It argues broad prosperity with manageable state debt and strong land ownership, inviting settlement.
The Harrisburg Keystone notes that no offer has been made for the state loan as of Wednesday. It warns that without quick uptake public works may halt, causing contractor and workman distress and wider community hardship.
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