. After the 4th of March, 1861, the close of his Presidential term, he retired to Wheat- land—not to "practice law" but to enjoy the tranquil life of a country gentleman. On page 3, it is stated that Thaddeus Stevens was buried in Shreiner's Cemetery, "because of the fact that its gates alone stood open

Forman of the militia of that district delivered an address, which ended as follows : "To you, gentlemen, officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania militia, in the name of the inhabitants of Elkton, I offer their warmest and most grateful acknowledgments. You flew to their aid at a moment of great

Lancaster, where so many useful manufacturing establishments are in opera- tion, the citizens will not be backward in giving countenance to the exertions of their brethren in other sections of the United States." In response to this appeal, a number of persons friendly to domestic manufactures, met at Col

, were calculated to fill the mind with extraordinary emotions. "An appropriate and excellent oration was delivered in the court house to the Washington Association, pursuant to their re- quest, by Jasper Slaymaker, Esq., after which about 80 members of the Association sat down to an elegant dinner, at

humanity." In passing, it is interesting to note this reference to Lancaster as being "the seat of government of the wealthiest state in the union." Lancaster was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. In the Lancaster Journal of Saturday, February 5th, 1803, appeared an appeal to the inhabitants

bill to incorporate the Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster, had passed the Senate of Pennsylvania. Three years later, a notice appeared in the Lancaster Journal of Friday, April 22nd, 1825, which was as follows : "A special election for a director of the Widow and

and materials. The report concluded as follows : "The reduced state of the funds compelled the society, early in April, to discontinue the distribution of work. It has now recommenced, and hopes that a more liberal support will enable it to continue in operation during the season of winter :—a time at

From 1905 to 1928, inclusive, the receipts of our local post- office increased from $113,386.37 to $666,075.75. Last year, 1929, the receipts decreased to $650,824.90. Meeting to Prevent the Introduction of Slaves into any Territory or State Admitted into the Union By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER O N

glory to the American name. The Lancaster Journal of Saturday, May 5th, 1798, informed the public that the address had been transmitted to the President of the United States. It contained upwards of 1800 signatures. At the time the paper was issued, several returns from the townships had not been made