Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery

Subjects:

Railway, Transport, Invention, Dynamics

    Responding to news of the construction of a 'Centrifugal Railroad' in London, explains that 'passengers get to their destinations by being whirled somehow or other head-over-heels'. Announces a possible 'line' from the 'top of St. Paul's to the foot of the Duke of York's Column'—a 'strong rope' from which will be slung a basket carrying passengers. Concludes by stating that the 'Atmospheric Railways' are 'beginning to advance' owing to much 'inflated language' being used in advertisements.