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Domestic News
May 19, 1796
Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
On Monday, the Philadelphia-Lancaster stage began a one-day route, departing Lancaster at 5 PM with 10 passengers, arriving Philadelphia at 5 AM after meal stops, performed easily despite imperfect road.
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TURNPIKE TRAVELLING.
On Monday last the Philadelphia and Lancaster Stage commenced the route to go through in one day. The stage left Lancaster at 5 o'clock, P.M. with 10 passengers, and arrived in this city at 5 o'clock A.M. This, we understand, was performed with ease and convenience--The passengers stopped to Breakfast and Dine upon the road.
Much may be expected from the Turnpike road when repairs and broad wheels make it more perfect, if so great expedition can be made in its present imperfect state.
On Monday last the Philadelphia and Lancaster Stage commenced the route to go through in one day. The stage left Lancaster at 5 o'clock, P.M. with 10 passengers, and arrived in this city at 5 o'clock A.M. This, we understand, was performed with ease and convenience--The passengers stopped to Breakfast and Dine upon the road.
Much may be expected from the Turnpike road when repairs and broad wheels make it more perfect, if so great expedition can be made in its present imperfect state.
What sub-type of article is it?
Transportation
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Turnpike Travelling
Stage Route
Philadelphia Lancaster
One Day Trip
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia And Lancaster
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia And Lancaster
Event Date
On Monday Last
Outcome
performed with ease and convenience; passengers stopped to breakfast and dine
Event Details
The Philadelphia and Lancaster Stage commenced the route to go through in one day, leaving Lancaster at 5 o'clock P.M. with 10 passengers and arriving in this city at 5 o'clock A.M.