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farmers, and to harry the country at their pleasure. At Elkton, the inhabitants emptied their stores and concealed the merchandise in the country. The specie was taken to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Lancaster Journal of Thursday, May 13th, 1813, stated, in an editorial, that "Cockburn threatens to

sentiments on the important measures lately adopted by Congress. Resolutions, unanimously supporting the President and government in waging war and in compelling the British to yield to the justice of our claims, were adopted.6 4 History of Lancaster County, Pa., by H. M. J. Klein, Vol. 2, p. 593. 5

The Columbia Race Riots By William Frederic Worner Homer, 3OOO years ago, said : " Most sons are inferior to their fathers, a few are equal, and fewer still are superior to them." The history of Columbia occupies a unique place in the annals of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. From an early period

state of Ohio, to pay and provide for our Northwestern army. This makes about seven hundred thousand dollars, that have passed through Lancaster for the support of our unprofitable war. The money, to be sure, is all borrowed; but it must be repaid some time; and then our farmers and mechanics will be

, 1706-1790. American Philosophical Society. Philosophy--Societies, etc.--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Philosophy--Societies, etc.--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1927 Description: 38-40 p. ; 23 cm

inhabitants of Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa., was held on Tuesday, June 16th, 1812, for the purpose of declaring their sentiments upon the alarming position of the country with regard to the embargo and measures of war, which had been lately adopted by the adminis- tration. Christian Stauffer was appointed

bill to incorporate the Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the City and County of Lancaster, had passed the Senate of Pennsylvania. Three years later, a notice appeared in the Lancaster Journal of Friday, April 22nd, 1825, which was as follows : "A special election for a director of the Widow and

congregations were organized and meeting houses erected, usually in 1 History of Leacock Church by Rev. P. J. Timlow, p. 7. 2 History of Upper Octorara Church by J. Smith Futhey, p. 30. 3 Proud's History of Pennsylvania. �close proximity to a stream of water or a large spring.4 The reason for this is obvious

$ 89.18 " " South-west ward 78.75 " " North-east ward 140.39 " " South-east ward 21.68 $330.00" This sum was transmitted by the treasurer, William Kirk- patrick, to Robert Ralston of Philadelphia, and doubtless reached those for whom it was intended, in due season. Monsieur Surrier, French Ambassador

News of Jackson's Victory at New Orleans in Lancaster By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER O N Saturday, January 8th, 1815, General Andrew Jackson won his famous victory at New Orleans. It was the last great land battle of the War of 1812, which some historians insist on call- ing "The Second War for