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The veto power : its nature and history; the danger to the country from its exercise, and the true position of parties and presidential candidates in relation to it

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16098
Author
Drake, Charles D.
Date of Publication
1848?]
Call Number
815 P769 # 9
Responsibility
by Charles D. Drake.
Author
Drake, Charles D.
Place of Publication
[Washington, D.C
Publisher
C.W. Fenton, Print.,
Date of Publication
1848?]
Physical Description
16 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Caption title.
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Veto - United States.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 9
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The farmer's companion; or, Essays on the principles and practice of American husbandry. : With the address, prepared to be delivered before the agricultural and horticultural societies of New Haven County, Connecticut, and an appendix, containing tables and other matter useful to the farmer

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18953
Author
Buel, Jesse,
Edition
Second edition.
Date of Publication
1840.
Call Number
630 B928
Responsibility
By the late Honorable Jesse Buel, conductor of 'The cultivator.'
Author
Buel, Jesse,
Edition
Second edition.
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Marsh, Capen, Lyon, and Webb.,
Date of Publication
1840.
Physical Description
3326 + (last pages missing) p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Notes
Copyright 1839 by Marsh, Capen, Lyon, and Webb.
"Education Press."--verso of title page.
Last page blank.
"The school advertiser no. II. August, 1839."--16, 138 [i.e., 8] p. at end. Contains a prospectus and sample pages for "The School Library," published by Marsh, Capen, Lyon, and Webb.
Checklist Amer. imprints
Subjects
Agriculture.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
630 B928
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A tabular statement relating to the tax on real & personal estate, for state purposes, the revenue arising from that and other sources, and to the payments to common schools, for the periods therein named

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15495
Date of Publication
1846.
Call Number
815 P769 # 24
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
J.M.G. Lescure, Printer to the State,
Date of Publication
1846.
Physical Description
26 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Prepared by the Auditor General's Office.
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Property tax - Pennsylvania - Statistics.
Education - Pennsylvania - Statistics.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Office of the Auditor General.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 24
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Highwaymen and pirates' own book : containing historical narratives of the most celebrated robbers, pirates, &c., together with an account of the loss of the ship William Brown : and a full description of the mutiny on board the United States' brig Somers, with the execution of Spencer, Cromwell and Small

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16433
Author
Brooke, Henry K.
Date of Publication
1845.
Call Number
910.45 P544 1845
Responsibility
Carefully comp. for the publisher, by Henry K. Brooke.
Author
Brooke, Henry K.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, New York
Publisher
J.B. Perry ; Nafis & Cornish,
Date of Publication
1845.
Physical Description
5-72, 5-82, 3-70 p. illus., plates. 16 cm.
Notes
Part II sold separaely.
Contents
[pt. I] Life and adventures of ... Joseph Thompson Hare. Awful account of the ... pirate, Alexander Tardy.--[pt. II] Annals of the revolution.--[pt. III] James Moran, executed at Philadelphia ... May 19, 1837. The mutiny on board the brig Braganza. The loss of the ship William Brown. A full account of the mutiny on board the United States brig Somers.
Subjects
Hare, Joseph Thompson.
Tardy, Alexander.
Moran, James.
Braganza (Brig)
William Brown (Ship)
Somers (Brig : 1842-1846)
Pirates.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
910.45 P544 1845
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The United States album embellished with the arms of each state and other appropriate engravings, containing the autographs of the President and Cabinet, Twenty-eighth Congress, Supreme Court, ministers, and other officers of government

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3492
Author
Reigart, J. Franklin
Date of Publication
1844-45.
Call Number
973 R361
Responsibility
arranged and designed by J. Franklin Reigart.
Author
Reigart, J. Franklin
Place of Publication
Lancaster City, Pa
Publisher
[s. n.],
Date of Publication
1844-45.
Physical Description
[52] blank leaves, [63] leaves of plates (part col.) : coats of arms, facsims., col. ports. ; 26 cm.
Notes
"One hundred pages of the finest writing paper are attached, intended for the insertion of the signatures of the governors, heads of departments, and members of the legislatures of each state..." Cf. Preface.
Includes text of the Constitution of the United States.
Subjects
Statesmen - United States
Heraldry - United States.
Additional Author
Duval, P. S.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973 R361
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History of Lancaster and York Counties : from the earliest settlements made within them; in the former, from 1709; in the latter from 1719, to the present time; to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the early history of Pennsylvania, from A.D., 1681, to the year 1710: with an appendix

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11868
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Date of Publication
1845.
Call Number
090 L244hi 1845
Responsibility
Compiled from authentic sources by I. Daniel Rupp.
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Gilbert Hills,
Date of Publication
1845.
Physical Description
743, [4] p. : ill.; 21 cm.
Notes
"History of York County, from one thousand seven hundred and nineteen to the present time...by I. Daniel Rupp, Lancaster, Pa., G. Hills, 1845": p. [526]--743.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
York County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244hi 1845
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The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments : translated from the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised : with Canne's marginal notes and references, to which are added an index, an alphabetical table of all the names in the Old and New Testaments, with their significations, table of scripture weights, measures, and coins, &c

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19700
Date of Publication
1846.
Call Number
220 W742 1846
Place of Publication
Philadelphia : New York
Publisher
John B. Perry ; Nafis and Cornish,
Date of Publication
1846.
Physical Description
829, cxlvii, xxi, 56, 19 pages, [10] leaves of plates : illustrations, map ; 30 cm
Notes
Includes Apocrypha; A brief concordance to the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New testaments, by John Brown; and the Psalms of David, in metre.
Includes index.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Willson family bible.
Willson and Rettew family genealogy 1779-1929 on three pages preceding New Testament.
Subjects
Willson, George, - 1799-1879.
Rettew, Mary Ann, - 1817-1886.
Willson family - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Brown, John,
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 W742 1846
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The army and navy of America: containing a view of the heroic adventures, battles, naval engagements, remarkable incidents, and glorious achievements in the cause of freedom, from the period of the French and Indian Wars to the close of the Mexican War; independent of an account of warlike operations on land and sea

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9157
Author
Neff, Jacob K.
Date of Publication
1849.
Call Number
090 L244hi 1849
  1 website  
Author
Neff, Jacob K.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
G. Hills,
Date of Publication
1849.
Physical Description
684 p. illus. 22 cm.
Subjects
Military art and science.
United States - History, Military - To 1900.
United States - History, Naval - To 1900.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244hi 1849
Websites
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The Mexican war and its warriors; comprising a complete history of all the operations of the American armies in Mexico; with biographical sketches and anecdotes of the most distinguished officers in the regular army and volunteer force

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1586
Author
Frost, John,
Date of Publication
1848.
Call Number
973.62 F939
  1 website  
Responsibility
By J. Frost ...
Author
Frost, John,
Place of Publication
New Haven, Philadelphia
Publisher
H. Mansfield,
Date of Publication
1848.
Physical Description
6, [vii]-viii p., 1 ø, 9-330, 11 p. illus., plates, ports. 20 cm.
Subjects
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.62 F939
Websites
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The history and topography of Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Bedford, Adams, and Perry Counties; containing a brief history of the first settlers, notices of the leading events, incidents and interesting facts, both general and local, in the history of these counties, general & statistical descriptions of all the principal boroughs, towns, villages, &c. with an appendix, embellished with several engravingsj compiled from numerous authentic sources by I. Daniel Rupp

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16890
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Date of Publication
1846.; 1975]
Call Number
974.84 R946
  1 website  
Author
Rupp, I. Daniel
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa. [Carlisle, Pa
Publisher
Gilbert Hills, Cumberland Historical Society
Date of Publication
1846.; 1975]
Physical Description
xii, 723 p.; illus; 22 cm.
Notes
Includes index by John Cecil Fralish, Jr.; p. 609-723.
Another edition, pub. the same year, includes the history of Somerset, Cambria and Indiana counties.
Subjects
Dauphin Co., Pa. - History.
Cumberland County, Pa. - History.
Franklin County, Pa. - History.
Bedford Co., Pa. - History.
Adams Co., Pa. - History.
Perry Co., Pa. - History.
Additional Author
Fralish, John Cecil.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.84 R946
Websites
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Lancaster directory for 1843 : containing the names of the inhabitants, their occupations, places of business, and residences; also a list of the streets, lanes, alleys, etc.; city officers, public institutions, and banks, besides other useful information

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13763
Author
Bryson, James H.
Date of Publication
[1843]
Call Number
090 L244 bry 1843
Author
Bryson, James H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
James H. Bryson,
Date of Publication
[1843]
Physical Description
43 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes
Includes advertisements.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244 bry 1843
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A history of the original settlements on the Delaware : from its discovery by Hudson to the colonization under William Penn : to which is added an account of the ecclesiastical affairs of the Swedish settlers, and a history of Wilmington, from its first settlement to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7586
Author
Ferris, Benjamin,
Date of Publication
1846.
Call Number
974.802814 F394
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Benjamin Ferris.
Author
Ferris, Benjamin,
Place of Publication
Wilmington
Publisher
Wilson & Heald,
Date of Publication
1846.
Physical Description
312 p., [7] leaves of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Delaware - History.
Delaware - Church history.
Wilmington (Del.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.802814 F394
Websites
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Reply of John Davis, of Massachusetts, to Mr. Buchanan, of Pennsylvania on the reduction of wages and of the value of property : delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 23, 1840. Together with extracts from the speeches of Messrs. Buchanan, Walker, Benton and Calhoun

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16473
Author
Davis, John,
Date of Publication
1840.
Call Number
923.173 B918da
Author
Davis, John,
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
Printed at the Madisonian Office,
Date of Publication
1840.
Physical Description
31 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Currency question - United States - Speeches in Congress.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918da
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Report of the Committee on Vice and Immorality, relative to the repeal of the law of Seventeen Hundred and Five, which prohibits persons from tippling on the sabbath

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16101
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Senate. Committee on Vice and Immorality.
Date of Publication
1844.
Call Number
815 P769 # 28
Responsibility
Mr. Craig, chairman.
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Senate. Committee on Vice and Immorality.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
Isaac G. M'Kinley, State printer,
Date of Publication
1844.
Physical Description
5 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Liquor laws - Pennsylvania.
Place
Harrisburg M'Kinley 1844.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 28
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Special message from the governor of Pennsylvania, in relation to the finances of the state, and payment of February and August interest

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15725
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Governor (1845-1848 : Shunk)
Date of Publication
1845.
Call Number
815 P769 # 23
Responsibility
Printed by order of the Legislature of Penn'a January 29, 1845.
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Governor (1845-1848 : Shunk)
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
J.M.G. Lescure, printer,
Date of Publication
1845.
Physical Description
8 p. 25 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Finance - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 23
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Letters and notes on the manners, customs, and condition of the North American Indians

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo664
Author
Catlin, George,
Edition
2d ed.
Date of Publication
1841.
Call Number
970.1 C365
Responsibility
by Geo. Catlin.
Author
Catlin, George,
Edition
2d ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
published by the author,
Date of Publication
1841.
Physical Description
2 v. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Notes
Title on spine: Catlin's North American Indians.
Subjects
Indians of North America.
Indians of North America - West (U.S.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
970.1 C365
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American historical and literary curiosities : consisting of fac-similes of original documents relating to the events of the revolution, &c. &c. with a variety of reliques, antiquities, and modern autographs

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1209
Author
Smith, John Jay,
Edition
3rd ed. :
Date of Publication
1847.
Call Number
973.3 S651 Oversize
Responsibility
Collected and ed. by J. Jay Smith and John F. Watson.
Author
Smith, John Jay,
Edition
3rd ed. :
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Lloyd P. Smith,
Date of Publication
1847.
Physical Description
2 v. in 1. : ill. (65 pl.) ; 35 x 28 cm.
Notes
The plates, part printed on both sides, include 1 mounted illustration and 2 mounted portraits.
Includes letter of Robert Fulton; poem and profiles cut by John Andre.
Subjects
Autographs - United States
United States - History - Revolution - Sources.
Additional Author
Watson, John F.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.3 S651 Oversize
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A historical account of Christ Church, Philadelphia : from its foundation, A.D. 1695, to A.D. 1841 : and of St. Peter's and St. James's, until the separation of the churches

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5986
Author
Dorr, Benjamin,
Date of Publication
1841.
Call Number
974.811 C554d
Responsibility
by Benjamin Dorr.
Author
Dorr, Benjamin,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Swords, Stanford, and Co.,
Date of Publication
1841.
Physical Description
x, 430 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) - History.
St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) - History.
St. James's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
974.811 C554d
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The veto power: its origin and objects : Extract from a speech of the Hon. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, in the House ... August 2, 1848

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15596
Author
Johnson, Andrew,
Date of Publication
1848]
Call Number
815 P769 # 20
Author
Johnson, Andrew,
Place of Publication
[Washington
Date of Publication
1848]
Physical Description
8 p. 25 cm.
Notes
Caption title.
Pub. under authority of the National and Jackson Democratic association committee.
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Veto.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 20
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Communication from the canal commissioners, relative to the number of officers and their compensation on the public works of this commonwealth

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15726
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Board of Canal Commissioners.
Date of Publication
1845.
Call Number
815 P769 # 27
Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Board of Canal Commissioners.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
J. M. G. Lescure,
Date of Publication
1845.
Physical Description
8 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
In: Political Speeches.
Subjects
Canals - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Public works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
815 P769 # 27
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