National Gazette

The commissioners some-time since appointed by the Governor of this state to view the several roads leading from Lancaster to Philadelphia, have reported that a road may be made between those two places in a straighter direction, and over a more level country than any of the roads now in use; but, that from the great quantities of heavy produce transported this way, all artificial road will be necessary, bedded with stone and gravel—the expence of which, however, being beyond the present ability of the state, it has been thought advisable that a company be formed and incorporated with powers to raise a sufficient capital by subscription to effect the work, and fix gates or turnpikes, and demand toll for the use of the road—a resolution was submitted, accordingly, for the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill to incorporate a company for the purpose, &c.