Philadelphia and meet at Lancaster, which they did on 27 September 1777. Their paths thither took a northern route, arching through Berks and Northampton counties to avoid any British patrols that might be lurking in central Chester County. Upon reaching Lancaster, members of the Congress discovered the town

presenting "A Dissenting View." "The Impact of the 20th Century On -" was the theme of the 1955-1956 season. Subjects discussed were law, medicine, military, education, journalism, the church, science, and government. Clio's 78th season (1956-1957) explored "Highlights of U. S. History." "Historic Lancaster

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Lancaster, Pa.: I.E. Barr & Co., 1869), Appendix Division X, See First, Second, Third Frames of Government by William Penn, and The Charter of Privileges, 1-50. 7. Laws of Pennsylvania (P.L. 169, 1722) republished by Carey & Bioren, 1803, vol. 1. 8. Ibid. 9. Ibid. 10. H

. When Lancaster became a city in 1818, the same accommodations were used until 1854 when the Lancaster County government left Penn Square and moved to the northwest corner of Duke and King Streets. The former county office building at the corner of West King and Penn Square became the city hall. In 1874

matter before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court �and hire a good lawyer. With Thaddeus Stevens and Charles Penrose, both new members of the Lancaster Bar, presenting their case, the oppon- ents were able to have the Lancaster County Court overruled. The higher Court was of the opinion the county Court