Madison issued his fam- ous proclamation. The martial spirit in Lancaster county was strong, almost from the beginning ; indeed, there is record that military organizations were formed in this county at the first in- timation that war might be declared. On May 12th, 1812, Simon Snyder, governor of

the foregoing certificate under their hands that they were also of opinion with the Attorney General, that the objects, articles and conditions therein set forth and contained, were lawful, and that the same remains on record in said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of

In the Lancaster Journal of Friday, November 7th, 1817, there appeared an announcement that an adjourned meeting of the stock- holders of the Manufacturing Company of Lancaster would be held at the house of William Cooper [The Red Lion tavern] on Mon- day, November 17th, 1817, at 2 o'clock in the

investigate at all times whether there be any obstructions contrary as aforesaid, and shall make report to the president and secretary thereof; and (if in their opinion necessary) shall call a special meeting for the purpose of carrying into effect the intention of this asso- ciation. "Resolved, That the