. Fishel, Jr., "Repercussions of Reconstruction: The Northern Negro, 1870-1883", Civil War History, XIV (Dec., 1968), 334-335. 2I have used a number of terms to identify the geographical subdivisions of Lancaster County in the 1850's that a reader might find confusing. Under the Pennsylvania Constitution

internal circulation and maneuverability within the school building. Frequently he was criticized for using too many halls and stairways. By the close of the fiscal year, June 30, 1851, Sloan had been commissioned to build seven Philadelphia schools.8 When engaged to draw plans for the Lancaster County

GEORGE L. HEIGES 1860 - THE YEAR BEFORE THE WAR An exhaustive account of political ac- tivity in Lancaster County in 1860, the first year Countians elected a Repub- lican president, and the beginning of a tradition. One hundred years ago, with no TV or radio to report the national political

the authorities in the maintenance and enforcement of the same." This group called itself "The Law and Order Society" of Lancaster County, Pa. A Guarantee Fund financed by the selling of $25 shares was established. One dollar annual dues were charged to members. In addition to the usual officers, the