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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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A turnpike road is proposed from Providence, R.I., to Stonnington, Conn., extending the existing route from Boston, to enhance travel between Boston and New York using steamboats. A gentleman is soliciting subscriptions, with the plan at Gen. Welles's office; it has strong support in Providence and is expected to be profitable.
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Laudable undertaking.--It is with much pleasure we understand that a turnpike (in continuation of the one from this place to Providence, R. I.) is contemplated from Providence to Stonnington, in Connecticut. It will be almost a direct route to New-York, and by the aid of the steam boats, will facilitate the intercourse between Boston and New-York in a surprising manner. As a person leaving either place one morning, will arrive the next at Boston or New York.
It is presumed when this turnpike is finished, that most of the travelling will be on this route. We understand a gentleman is in town soliciting aid for the above undertaking, and that it has been liberally subscribed for at Providence. He has a plan of the whole turnpike, which is lodged for inspection at Gen. Welles's office, together with the subscription paper.
It will also add very much to the turnpike between here and Providence. The act granting this turnpike is very liberal, and there cannot be a doubt, when it gets into operation that it will net as handsome a profit as any other in the United States. It has our hearty wishes for its success.
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Providence To Stonnington, Connecticut
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subscriptions ongoing in providence; plan available for inspection; expected to be profitable.
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A turnpike is contemplated from Providence, R.I., to Stonnington, Conn., continuing the road from Boston to Providence. It will provide a direct route to New York, facilitating travel with steamboats, allowing overnight journeys. A gentleman is soliciting aid, with liberal subscriptions in Providence. The plan is at Gen. Welles's office. The act is liberal, promising handsome profits.