was appointed chairman, and William Jenkins secretary. A committee, consisting of James Hopkins, James Buchanan and William Jenkins, appointed to frame resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting, reported as follows : "Whereas, the people of this state, pursuing the maxims and animated by the

Congress are not yet met here several of the Members not being arrived, as soon as they do meet, and an opportunity offers I shall write you again more fully. . . . 6 John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, wrote a short letter to General Washington. A portion of it is as follows: Lancaster 26

civil and religious liberty; to preserve public order; and to cultivate the blessings of peace. As an officer of the government, therefore, feeling the obligation to pursue those objects with incessant vigilance, it is peculiarly pleasing to me to receive assurances of cooperation from the members of a

nations, and the world be emancipated from tyranny! 2. The Memory of General George Washington. 3. Thomas Jefferson—The Venerable Author of the Declaration of In- dependence. The misfortunes of his old age have rendered him ten-fold. dearer to the American people. 4. The Navy and Army of the United States

dinner as a tribute of respect for my personal character and official services. It is truly gratifying to know that under the auspices of our venerable President I have so discharged the duties of my station as to be entitled to the good opinion of any portion of my countrymen and more especially to the

as vice-presidents. Four hundred and twelve Republicans were seated at the table, and a large num- ber had to stand. The flag of the borough of Lancaster, containing the arms of the state of Pennsylvania, with the stripes of the Union, was dis- played. A temporary stand having been erected, a band of

, April 19th, 1798. General Edward Hand occupied the chair, and John Hubley, Esq., acted as secretary. An address declaring confidence in the President of the United States, and the determination of the gathering to support the government, was agreed to and submitted to the people for signature. The

citizens of Lancaster assembled in a town meeting to take into consideration the advantages and disadvantages that might result to our borough and county by the removal of the State government to this place. It was the unanimous judgment that such a removal would be of great benefit. A committee, of which

meeting of citizens of Lancaster was held on Tuesday evening, September 11th, 1855, in the city hall, for the purpose of securing funds to aid the un- fortunates. Mayor Jacob Albright was called to the chair, and Francis H. Carpenter was appointed secretary.1 Committees were appointed to solicit