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Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of the execution of the Fugitive slave law of September 1850. Before Judges Grier and Kane, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Held at Philadelphia in November and December, 1851. To which is added an Appendix, containing the laws of the United States on the subject of fugitives from labor, the charges of Judge Kane to the grand juries in relation thereto, and a statement of the points of law decided by the court during the trial

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2052
Author
Hanway, Castner,
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
974.8032 R634
Responsibility
By James J. Robbins. From the notes of Arthur Cannon and Samuel B. Dalrymple, phonograpic reporters appointed by the court for this case.
Author
Hanway, Castner,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
King & Baird,
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
2 p.l., 9-275 p. 23 cm.
Notes
The charge was in connection with an attempt to arrest Noah Buley, Nelson Ford, Joshua Hammond, and George Hammond on a warrant issued under the Fugitive slave law, claiming them as slaves of Edward Gorsuch of Maryland.
African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society
Subjects
Buley, Noah.
Fugitive slave law of 1850.
Additional Author
Robbins, James J.
Cannon, Arthur.
Dalrymple, Samuel B.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.8032 R634
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Historical sketch of the parish of Trinity Church, Oxford, Philadelphia : read in the church on Sunday, Aug. 2d, 1857

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5631
Author
Buchanan, Edward Y.
Date of Publication
1857
Call Number
974.811 B918
Responsibility
by Edward Y. Buchanan.
Author
Buchanan, Edward Y.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia [Pa.]
Publisher
Lindsay & Blakiston,
Date of Publication
1857
Physical Description
56 p. : 1 ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes
"Printed by request."
"Published for presentation."
Includes bibliographical references.
Sabin,
Subjects
Trinity Church, Oxford (Philadelphia, Pa.) - History.
Episcopal Church - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - History.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Church history.
Additional Corporate Author
Trinity Church, Oxford (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.811 B918
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Boyd's Lancaster county business directory. The names of the citizens of Lancaster: state, county, and city record; and an appendix of much useful information. 1859-60

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16988
Date of Publication
[1859]
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1859-60
  1 website  
Responsibility
Comp. by William H. Boyd ...
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Penn
Publisher
Sprenger and Westhaeffer, 44 North Queen
Date of Publication
[1859]
Physical Description
316 p. illus. 20 cm.
Subjects
Directories.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598 1859-60
Websites
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A history of Maryland; from its settlement in 1634 to the year 1848, with an account of its first discovery, and the various explorations of the Chesapeake Bay, anterior to its settlement; to which is added, a copious appendix, containing the names of the officers of the old Maryland line: the lords proprietary of the province, and the governors of Maryland, from its settlement to the present time ... For the use of schools

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20682
Author
McSherry, James,
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
975.2 B197 1852
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Responsibility
By James McSherry, esq.
Author
McSherry, James,
Place of Publication
Baltimore
Publisher
J. Murphy & Co.; Cushings & Bailey [etc]
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
418 pages 20 cm
Notes
Lists of Maryland officers in service during the revolution, 1776-1781: p. 381-393.
Discarded from the Pennsylvania Farm Museum, Lancaster, :Pa.
Subjects
Maryland. - Militia.
Maryland - History.
Untied States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Regimental histories.
History.
Annotations (Provenance)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
975.2 B197 1852
Websites
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The forum, or, Forty years full practice at the Philadelphia bar

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11663
Author
Brown, David Paul,
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
340.092 B877
Responsibility
by David Paul Brown.
Author
Brown, David Paul,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
R.H. Small,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
2 v. : facsim. ; 25 cm.
Notes
Errata slip inserted: v. 2, p. [522].
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Brown, David Paul, - 1795-1872.
Law Association of Philadelphia - Biography.
Lawyers - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Biography.
Judges - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
340.092 B877
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Catalogue and circular of the Strasburg Academy ... for the academical year 1851-52 : With an address to the "Gamma theta society"

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17511
Corporate Author
Strasburg Academy (Strasburg, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
370 S897
Responsibility
by Rev. H. Harbaugh.
Corporate Author
Strasburg Academy (Strasburg, Pa.)
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
Pearsol,
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
32 p. 21 cm.
Notes
Catalogue and circular for 1846-7 bound in.
Subjects
Harbaugh, Henry, - 1817-1867.
Strasburg Academy (Strasburg, Pa.)
Education - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
370 S897
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A discourse delivered on Thanksgiving Day, in the Church of Cedar Grove, December 12, 1850

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo451
Author
Leaman, John.
Date of Publication
1851.
Call Number
Missing 10/2015 mrb
Responsibility
by Rev. John Leaman, M.D.
Author
Leaman, John.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, [Pa.]
Publisher
Published by the congregation, E.C. Darlington, printer,
Date of Publication
1851.
Subjects
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church (East Earl township, Pa.).
Church and the world.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
Missing 10/2015 mrb
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A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7340
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1850.
Call Number
629.13322 W812
Responsibility
By John Wise ...
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.A. Speel,
Date of Publication
1850.
Physical Description
xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."
Access Restrictions
Restricted acess;
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloon ascensions
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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Historical sketches of the formation and founders of the Philadelphia Hose Company ... Taken from addresses delivered before the Company. Together with the proceedings of the fiftieth anniversary celebration

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20868
Corporate Author
Philadelphia Hose Company.
Date of Publication
1854.
Call Number
352.3 P544
Corporate Author
Philadelphia Hose Company.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
The Company,
Date of Publication
1854.
Physical Description
93 [2] pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes
Includes various addresses delivered by Richard Vaux.
First eight pages missing, photocopy of preface laid in.
Subjects
Fire departments - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Additional Author
Vaux, Richard.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
352.3 P544
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The seventh census of the United States, 1850 : embracing a statistical view of each of the states and territories

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9683
Corporate Author
United States. Census Office. 7th census, 1850.
Date of Publication
1853.
Call Number
312 U58 1850 Oversize
Responsibility
J.D.B. DeBow, superintendent of the United States Census.
Corporate Author
United States. Census Office. 7th census, 1850.
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C
Publisher
R. Armstrong,
Date of Publication
1853.
Physical Description
cxxxvi, 1022 p. ; 32 cm.
Notes
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With an introduction, embracing the aggregate tables for the United States compared with every previous census since 1790--schedules and laws of Congress relating to the census in the same period--ratio tables of increase and decrease of cities and states, etc. by sex and ages, and color--Table of population of every county, town, townshp, etc., in the United States, alphabetically arranged--together with some explanatory remarks.
Contents
1.Population by counties, classification of ages and color, aggregates--2.Population by subdivision of counties--3.Nativities of the population--4.Births, marriages, deaths, dwellings, and families--5.Progress of the population--6.Deaf and dumb, blind, insane and idiotic--7.Colleges, academies, schools, etc.--8.Attending school during year, as returned by families--9.Adults in the state who cannot read and write--10.Professions, occupations, and trades of the male population--11.Agriculture, farms and implements, stock products, home manufactures, etc.--12.Newspapers and periodicals--13.Libraries other than private--14.Churches, church property, etc.
Subjects
United States - Census, 7th, 1850.
Additional Author
De Bow, J. D. B.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
312 U58 1850 Oversize
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