10th, 1832, extended an invitation to ladies and gentlemen of Lan- caster and vicinity, who had a taste for science and art, to visit Mr. King's hotel, in South Queen street, and inspect the most per- fect and beautiful astronomical instrument ever seen "on this side of the Atlantic." The

and rewarded. Mr. Cheves, after presenting his thanks to the company, gave the following sentiment : Lancaster Count?, — twice blessed: in its incomparable soil; and in its industrious, moral, patriotic inhabitants. George Louis Mayer, Esq., representing a party of gentlemen celebrating the day on

; and Congress honored General Jackson with thanks and a gold medal. Owing to the slow methods of communication of that day, particulars of the battle did not reach Lancaster until Saturday, February 11th, 1815. There was great rejoicing in the town. The Intelligencer & Weekly Advertiser of Saturday

Carpenter, mayor, for the purpose of giving expression to their feelings on the death of the venerated soldier and statesman. The following were appointed officers of the meeting : President, Mayor Michael Carpenter ; vice-presidents, Hon. E. Sheaffer, Dr. Samuel Humes, William Michael, Esq.; secre- taries