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

Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, entitled, "Seeing America's Garden Spot, Lancaster: the Red Rose City of Pennsylvania." While I heartily commend the Chamber of Commerce for its praise-worthy efforts to acquaint tourists with points of interest in Lancaster city and county, I deeply regret that the pamphlet

scriptions have been raised and forwarded to these unhappy suf- ferers; and surely the benevolent inhabitants of Lancaster will not be the last in contributing their proportion. Let it not be said, that at the seat of government of the wealthiest state in the union, the citizens were devoid of

Thursday evening the 27th instant a prodigious northern light appeared in the heavens, illuminating the greater part of the hemisphere. Many people suppose this appearance to be ominous; and it is worthy of remark that just at the close of the successes of our enemies in the late war in America, this

Carpenter, Esquires, were appointed a general committee to re- ceive the money collected and distribute it in proportion to the respective losses. The Lancaster Journal of Friday, August 22nd, 1823, informed the public that the following sums had been collected : North-east Ward $285.28 North-west

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

"In the evening, a splendid ball was given at Mr. Cooper's [Sign of the Red Lion], which was attended by a large and bril- liant assemblage of ladies and gentlemen. "It gives us pleasure to add, that in the rejoicings of two or three days, no accident of importance has occurred and the utmost

"Therefore, Resolved, By the citizens of Lancaster in Select and Common Councils assembled, That it be and is hereby recom- mended to illuminate on the evening of the day on which Andrew Jackson may arrive, as a testimonial of the high respect and deep sense which is entertained for the