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Article in Herald of Freedom & Torch Light, 1854 "The Town of Hancock."

The Town of Hancock.

Correspondent of the last News thus refers to Hancock, its improvements, scenery - &c-

Upon approaching the ancient-looking place from the east, all cannot but admire the scenery—the mountains, river, canal, and often the swift passing locomotive with her long trains and shrill whistle: all, when combined, give a grandeur not easily surpassed. Guano is doing wonders to the soil in and about this place, of which the luxuriant fields of wheat is abundant evidence, and adds a great charm to the scenery.