historian appreciated the value of newspapers more than Macaulay, whose use of them in the preparation of his history os England was con- tinuous and effective. The first newspaper published in Lancaster that lived beyond what might be termed the experimental stage was the "Neue Unpartheyishe Lancaster

past gen- eration, that this bries paper deals. Among the early patentees in Manor township was one "Michael Atkinson, a Sotch-Irishman, who had received a Patent sor fisty acres on the north side os Conestoga Manor." (Ellis and Evans, p. 951). Upon the return of Michael Atkinson srom Annapolis Prison

zeal employed so usefully may receive encouragement and sup- port proportioned to their exertions and their merit." The school room of Mr. McCulloch was on North Queen street. In it, on Saturday evenings, at six o'clock, during the winter of 1803-1804, met the Lancaster Polemic Society. They discussed

County of Lancaster, deceased. Appraised by us the Subscribers, the 17th November, 1757: f- s. d. To his Aparel 5..16..0 7 Books 1..15..0 3 Bedsteads with dltto 5..10..0 46 lb Feathers..-- @ 2/6 5..15..0 8 hand Towls end 2 begs smal 0...7..6 9 lb- Alspice 16/5 doz. Buttons 3/4 & 4 knives 3/- 1. .2..4 a