. As an assistant to Bishop White, he was present at the consecration of Saint James's church, Lancaster, on Sunday, October 15th, 1820. On the afternoon of that day he preached. His sermon gave so much satisfaction that he was invited to become assistant to the Rev. Joseph Clarkson, rector of Saint

members of this ancient parish in its graveyard. On page 4, it is stated that St. James's Church was founded in 1744. It would, perhaps, be better to state that the parish was organized in that year. The present church building, which is the second structure to occupy this site, was erected 1818-20. The

nation;" and "exhorting" Congress to prepare for war. The effect of this information upon public opinion was instantaneous and far-reaching. Marshall's disclosures in the dispatches "produced such a shock upon the Republican mind as had not been seen since our independence." Public meetings were held

been deliberately invaded, our government and flag openly insulted, and our citizens murdered in cold-blooded cruelty by the commander of a British ship of war, acting under the savage mandate of a British admiral. "And whereas, it is compatible with the genius of a free people to express the

distinguished and invaluable services he has rendered to our country as a statesman and general. "Resolved, That the mayor be requested to give the earliest notice of the time of his arrival. Extract from the minutes. "Daniel Fuller, Clerk, Common Council "Daniel Carpenter, Clerk, Select Council." Owing to his

, for during the war on the frontier in 1811- 14, he was of valuable assistance to our United States troops. He was born about 1751 and died in 1830. He was fifty years of age when he visited Lancaster in 1801. Lancaster's Contribution to Portsmouth in the Fire of 1802 By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER O N

Lancaster's Contribution to York in the Flood of 1817 By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER ATURDAY, August 9th, 1817, was a memorial day for the in- habitants of our neighboring town of York. A violent rain storm during the preceding night and on Saturday morning, had increased the waters of Codorus creek to

in executing the will of those who had contributed generously to alleviate the distress of the poor and sick of the community. The Committee on a Dispensary recommended that one be established. The Rev. William Augustus Muhlenberg, Rev. Wil- liam Ashmead, Rev. Dr. Christian L. F. Endress, William

, and is as follows: "My Dear Mrs. Harrison: It will give me pleasure to present to the Mt. Vernon Associa- tion, through you as the Vice-Regent for Pennsylvania, a carpet of national and historic value. This carpet was made by order of Louis XVI. of France, for George Washington, President of the