Chester directory, 1857

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Page 35. - Among the interesting miscellaneous treasures of the Cabinet Museum, should have been mentioned the Reflecting TeU esc )pe, - the valued instrument, and companion, of Gen. Anthokt WayxVE, throughout his brilliant military career : presented by hii son, the !Ton. Isaac Wayne.

Page 43 - eighth line from the top - -for "became,** read be*

Page 72. - "George Jno., E Market bel Matlack,** read 62 E Gay.

C. B., S W c Miner & Darlington.

Page 84. - "Pearce Margaretta, 181 W Miner,** read Pearce M argaret. 101 W Miner.

Page 87. - "Simcox Worthington,*' read Simcox Washington.

' Page 92. - "Wood Harriet,** read Work Harriet.

P ige 95. - "Gay is the dividing Street North and South,**read Market Street is the dividing Street North and South.

Page 133. - "F. C. Hooton, Attorney, North Church, between High and Chesnut,** read North Church between Gay and

Acker Joseph D., clock & watch maker, 32 E Market.

Andress James F., tobacconist, 41 E Gay b h Green Tree. Barclay Rebecca, teacher, 96 W Miner.

Butler Isabella B., teacher, N E c High & Market

Haines Euzabeth T., salesw, S W c Gay & High b h 68 W Chettmt.

Hughes Sarah, teacher N E c High & Market

Lamborn Hadley, printer, b h 122 E Gay

Patterson Rachel, salesw, S W c G^y & High b h 3 W Gay.

Smith Norris, printer, 14 E Market b h E Miner ab Matkck. Walton David, boarding house, 11 S High.

Wood & JAMES Publishers.

No. 30 East Gay Strext.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by

in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

In presenting this Volume to the Public, we send with it our warmest thanks to our friends, who have so liberally patronized us in our undertaking; and while we hope that, what we ourselves have done will prove satisfactory, we can not doubt but that the well written and perfectly authentic History of our now beautiful and thriving Borough, collected and prepared expressly for this work, by the "Oldest Inhabitant,'^ will be a source of delight and pleasure to all who read . its pages.

Our Village having attained to a size and con- dition which suggest the utility of a Business Direc- tory, for the information and convenience of all con- cerned, or in any wise connected with the place, - an enterprising Firm have undertaken to provide such a Manual, in the trust and expectation that the procedure will he appreciated and sustained by a dis- cerning public. They believed, moreover, that ad- ditional interest might be imparted to the work - in the estimation of those, at least, who are inquisitive, and curious in such matters - by prefixing a brief His- torical Sketch of our County Seat, - exhibiting the more remarkable incidents in its career, from its foun- dation to the present time. An Essay at such a Sketch is here submitted.

The County Town and seat of Justice of Chester North, and Longitude 1° 24' 57" East of Washington

The exact position of the Borough , or rather of the Court House, was ascertained in 1843, by E. W. Beans, then Principal of the Public School, in West Chester, and Walter Hibbard, Surveyor and Conveyancer, of the same place.

It is situated on the watershed, or dividing ridge, between the Brandywine and Chester Creek, two miles from the former stream, near one of the sources of the latter - five miles South of the great Lime- stone or Chester Yalley; twenty-three miles West of the original city of Philadelphia; about sixteen miles North of Wilmington, Delaware; and about 456 feet above tide.

The geological formation, on which the Borough stands, is primitive - chiefly Gneiss, and Sienitic Trap, or Greenstone, - with large beds or banks of Ser- pentine rock in the vicinity. The soil is a stifi&sh clayey loam ; and tolerably fertile under good man-

Chester was the first organized of the three origi- nal counties (namely, Chester, Philadelphia, and Bucks) of the Province of Pennsylvania, granted to William Penn by royal charter, dated March 4, 1681.

Those three counties were located along the right, margin of the Delaware River, and extended indefi- liitely into the interior.

The western boundary of Chester County.w^ es-

tablished by the erection of the County of Lancaster, May 10, 1729, and the Northern and North Western, by the erection of Berks County, March 11, 1752.

Philadelphia County formed the North Eastern and Eastern boundary of the original Chester County, until the establishment of Montgomery, September which dates, respectively, the former became the boundary on the North East, and the latter on the East and South East of the present County of Chester.

The Southern limits were determined by the seg- ment of a circle, of twelve miles radius from the Court House at New Castle, so far as the State of Delaware is concerned - and by the famous Line of between Pennsylvania and Maryland, (a)*

The Town of Chester, situated at the mouth of Chester Creek, on the right bank of Delaware river, was the first seat of Justice of the County. The earliest European settlers there, were chiefly Swedes, who named the place Upland ; and the first Court of which there is any record extant, was held there, by Justices of the Peace, on the 13th of September, 1681. Upland is first denominated Chester, on this ancient record, at the February term, in 1682 ; and the first Legislative Assembly of the Province met at Chester on the fourth of December, in the same year. Wil- liam Penn, the Proprietary, presided in person, at the Court held there, on the "27th of the 4th month

The Village or Borough of Chester, although lo- cated at fee extreme South Eastern border of a large County - continued to be the seat of Justice for more than a century. But a sense of its inconveni- ence, to the great majority of the people, at length induced a vigorous effort for its removal to a more

* The Nous, indicated by letters of the alphabet, will be found at tha end of this sketch.

^central position. That effort was strenuously resisted by the inhabitants of Chester, - especially by that €lass who derived their chief sustenance from the gleanings incident to a County seat ; and the contro- versy was maintained with varying success, and much acrimony, for several years.

The first regular movement for a new seat of Jus- tice, appears to have been an act of Assembly, passed March 20, 1780. It authorized William Clingan, Thomas Bull, John Kinkead, Roger Kirk, John Sel- lars, John Wilson, and Joseph Davis, or any four or more of them, to build a new Court House and Prison in the County of Chester, and to sell the old Court House and Prison, in the Borough of Chester. Those gentlemen - being either negligent, or more probably, a majority of them opposed to the project - failed to perform the duties assigned to them by the act ; and -a Supplement was enacted on the 22nd of March, 1784, authorizing John Hannum Esq., Isaac Taylor Esq., and John Jacobs, or any two of them, to carry the aforesaid Act into execution. These three Com- missioners were earnest removalists, and went to work with a will. They were restricted, by the "Supple- .ment," from erecting the buildings at a greater dis- tance than one mile and a half from the Turk's Head tavern, in the township of Goshen. (5)

Tradition says, that this distance was named at the instance of Col. Hannum, a shrewd politician, who was of opinion that it would allow the Public Build- ings to be located on his own lands, lying on the left bank of the Brandywine, near the junction of the Valley Creek with that stream. The tradition is for- tified by the circumstance, that the "Supplement^' fur- ther required the said buildings to be "to the West or South West of said Turk's Head tavern, and on or near the straight line from the ferry, called the corpo- ration ferry, on Schuylkill, to the village of Stras- burgh;" which "straight line" would passthrough, or

very near to the Coloners land. But he was mistak- en in the distance ; for his premises proved to bo more than two miles from the Turk's Head.

The mistake, however, did not prevent the Com- missioners from going on with the work. They con- tracted for the site, near the Turk's Head tavern, where the Court House now stands, and commenced the buildings (viz: a Court House and Prison adja- cent to each other, and connected by the jail yard,) in the summer of 1784. Colonel Hannum, - who was the master spirit of the enterprise, and the real founder of West Chester (Cestriacae "primus pater urbis et aiictor",) - took care to be an extensive Lot and Land-holder, and also a builder of houses, con- tiguous to the adopted site.

The colonel was a sort of County Autocrat, - and, for a long time, managed matters pretty much in his own way. He built the old Washington Hotel, on High Street, with only a narrow alley between it and the Court House ; and with a view to secure the pa- tronage of the Judges to the Hotel, he projected a kind of gallery, or passage way, from the second story, across the alley into the Hall of Justice, for the ac- commodation of their Honors : and even went so far toward, effecting an opening, as to remove some stones from the Court House wall, - when the County Com- missioners mustered courage enough to forbid further operations. The gaps made in the wall, testified to the presumptuous liberty thus taken, for many years, until the exterior of the old building was renovated by a rough coat of plastering, and pebble-dashing.

AYhile these proceedings were intrain, at the Turk's Head, the worthy Burghers of ancient Upland were concocting a violent opposition to what they naturally regarded as an injurious, if not ruinous project. The operations of the workmen, at the new Public Build- ings, were suspended by the ensuing winter, before the walls were quite completed \ and the lunctions ©t

the Commissioners, themselves, were interrupted by an act of Assembly, obtained on the 30th of March, 1785, to suspend the Supplement which authorized them ! It would seem that the popular breeze of the Commonwealth, in those days, blew pretty much after the manner of a Monsoon; and the assembled wis- dom, in the Hall of Legislation, had a very signifi- cant emblem on the spire of the cupola above them.

^ When the Uplanders found the removal project thus checked, by the suspending act, they took fresh cour- age, and indulged the hope that the whole scheme might yet be defeated. To make assurance doubly sure, they deemed it best to demolish the work already done - -and thereby remove all pretext for going on with it, at a future day. Accordingly, they mustered their forces, - and being provided with a field piece, a barrel of whiskey, and other warlike munitions, they took up the line of march toward the Turk's Head, in order to batter down the unfinished walls of the new Court House and Prison. This was a critical epoch in the history of our venerable Bailiwick.

The Turk's Head people made vigorous prepara- tions for defence. The vicinage was aroused, and ransacked for arms and ammunition; ^old Thomas Beaumont (long afterward known as a faithful Peace- officer, in our Borough,) rode all night, among the farm-houses of Goshen and Bradford, collecting pow- der and lead ; the walls were duly manned ; and the anxious public of Chester County stood in breathless expectation of a renewal of the terrific scenes form- erly enacted at Fort Christina, by the Knickerbock- ers and the Swedes.

When the Uplanders, or Old Chester people, came in sight of the works, and found them garrisoned by numerous sturdy retainers of Hannum and his col- leagues, - the " better part of valor," suggested the propriety of 2^ parley, before resorting to the ultima

An armistice accordingly took place, and negotia^ tions were entered into on the spot, in order to pre- vent the effusion of blood, and other calamities. Neither Protocols nor diplomatic correspondence have come down to us, to show the precise character of the negotiation ; but tradition informs us, that the Turk's Head people finally consented to wait for the sanction of the Legislature, before proceeding further with the public buildings, and in consequence thereof, the portentous meeting terminated in a grand pacific JoU iification ; - such as would startle the " Tee-totallers^^ of our day.

It appears, moreover, that our Law-givers, at the ensuing session, once more changed their minds, on the subject, - and passed another act in favor of the removal party.

On the 18th of March, 1786, the suspending act was repealed by one with the following curiously iter- ative title, viz : "An act to repeal an act intitled an act to suspend an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, intitled an act to enable William Clingan, &c." This repealing act settled the contro- versy. The three Commissioners, appointed by the aforesaid Supplement^ proceeded with all possible de- spatch to finish the Buildings, - lest the popular breeze might chop round again, and the legislative Girouettes be induced to repeal the repeal !

During the protracted and bitter contest, which en- ded in the removal of the Seat of Justice from Old Chester to West Chester, tlie wits, on both sides, in- dulged in all the rude jests, and sarcasms, which the occasion was calculated to provoke. These are now mostly forgotten, and lost ; but there have come down to us (though known to few, and nearly merged in Lethe's wave), the fragments of a burlesque Ditty, or Pasquinade, composed in ridicule of those Inhabitants of Chester whose interests were likely to be most af- fected by the change, and who therefore were most ac- tively opposed to it.

The author was Joseph Hickman, a ready rhym- er, of the ^^nascitur, non Jif^ genus, - who wTote "in numbers, for the numbers came,'^ - and whose Muse was at the service of the Removal Party. Inasmuch as the Production indicates the tone and style of rus- tic satire, at that tempestuous period of our local his* tory, - and as the busy bodies, thus hitched into rhyme, liave long since passed away, - it may be allowable, and even acceptalDle to the curious in antique Poesy, to insert it here, as a specimen of our early indigen- ous Literature.

An old English Wool-comber - a retainer of the Turk^s Head party, Marmaduke Wyvil by name, - who, half a century since, used to ramble about the country like an ancient Troubadour, was very fond of chanting the Ditty, for a small consideration. A drink of cider, or a small glass of wliiskey, Avould at any time procure its recital with emphatic intonation, and peculiar unction, (c)

The poem was intitled "Chester's Mother;" or the Lamentation of the Dependents on the old Seat of Justice over the prospect of losing a nursing

Poor Chester's Mother 's very sick ;

Her breath is almost gone :

Her children throng around her thick,

And bitterly 4o moan.

Cries little 'Lisha* the first-born, -

''What will become of I ?

"A little orphan, held in scorn -

"If Mama she should die.

"Not only I will be opprest : -

"I younger brothers have,

"Who cannot do .without the breast,

"When Mama's in her grave."

* Elisha Price, a prominent and active opponent of the removal. Neither his particular history, nor his relation to the Seat of Justice, is now known-

And then poor helpless BiLLYf cries -

"I cannot work for bread.

"These little hands have never wrought : "Oh ! how I am opprest !

"For I have never yet done aught,

"But hang on Mamah breast.''

Little DAvis,t he comes nest, -

A puling, silly boy ;

His countenance appears perplex'd.

And destitute of joy.

"Hew is our dear MamaJ^^ he cried : "Think you we can her save ?

'^'How is the wound that's in her side. Which cursed Hannum* ** gave ?"

Says little Ned, tj: - "Upon my word,

"Poor Mama will be slain ; -

"Though cursed Hannum lost his sword, If "He's got it back again.

"What shall I do, if Mama dies ?"

"What will become of Ned ?"

The tears came trickling from his eyes.

And straight he took his bed.

Then CALET,ir.he came next in view, -

His mouth was all awry ;

Says he - "Oh! what will Caley do,

"If dear Mama should die ?

t William Keblin, one of the principal Inn-keepers in Chester^ and con- sequently a vehement opponent of removal.

t Davis Bevan, a retail merchant, in CAesfer, - -and an active partizan in this controversy.

** John Hannum, Chairman of the Commission for effecting the removal, and the master spirit of the whole affair : of course, exceedingly obnoxious to the people of Old Chester. .

ft The reference, here, is either to Edward Vernon, or to Edward Bich- AJEiDS : but which, is now uncertain.

The allusion, here, is to the capture of Colonel Hannum, by a party of British Light Horse, - who surprised him one night in his bed, and took him prisoner to Philadelphia.

^ Caleb Davis, who held the office of Prothonotary, from 1777 to 1791, - and took a lively interest in the question of removal.

*'She might have liv'd for many a year,

««And all her children fed,

«'If Hannum had'nt poison'd her -

"Curse on his frizzled head !"

Cries little John,§ the youngest son,

Who just began to crawl -

"If Mama lives, I soon shall run ;

If not, I soon shall fall.

"Oh ! may Jack Hannum quickly die -

"And die in grievous pain ; -

"Be sent into eternity,

"That Mama may remain :

"May all his projects fail, likewise, -

"That we may live again !" -

Then, every one roll'd up his eyes.

And cried aloud, (^jlmen /"

On the 25tli of September, 1786 (the new County Buildings being ready), a Law was passed, empower- ing the Sheriff Chester County [William Gibbons, Esquire] to remove the Prisoners from the old Jail in the town of Chester ^ to the new Jail in Goshen Town- ship, in said County, - and to indemnify him for the

As the County Town is the residence of the Sher- iffs, during their term of office, it may be satisfacto- ry to have a list of those officers - with the years of their several Elections, or Appointments, - since West Chester became the Seat of Justice.

William Gibbons, who removed the Prisoners from Chester to West Chester, was succeeded by

Ezekiel Leonard, elected October, 1786.

^ Major John Harper, a revolutionary oflS.cer, who had then recently com- menced tavern-keeping in Chester: of course he was opposed to removal. Tradition says, he had command of the belligerent forces which came to de- molish the unfinished buildings. He afterwards came to reside in West Ches- ter, - and was, for sometime, Landlord of the famous TurlcH Head tavern.

* Charles Dilworth was the last Sheriff elected in Chester County, pre- vious to the division ; and Joseph M'ClBLLAH th© aft©r the County was reduced to its present limits.

Joseph McClellan, elected October, 1792.

William Worthington, " " 1798.

James Bones, (appointed) April, 1801.

elected October, 1801.

James Kelton,

Jesse John,

Clinton Frame, (appointed) March, 1844. James B. Wood, elected, October, 1844.

The first court held in the new Court House,(<^)at the Turk!s Head, commenced on the 28th of November, 1786, William Clingan, William Haslett, John Bar- tholomew, Philip Scott, Isaac Taylor, John Ealston, Joseph Luckey, Thomas Cheyney, Thomas Levis, and Eichard Hill Morris, being the Justices present.

The new Seat of Justice being now secured, the inhabitants became ambitious that their Turk's Head establishment, in the Township of Goshen, should be dignified in a style becoming its rank ; and according- ly, on the 3rd of March, 1788, the Legislature grati- fied them, by converting a certain district of country.

in which the Court House in Chester County stands^ into a County TownJ^

This "Town^^ - about one mile and a quarter square, and comprising some six or eight small Farms - was then named West Chester^ obviously because of its location, some sixteen or seventeen miles North Wes- terly from Old Chester, It was taken entire - by a > kind of Cesarean operation - from the western side of. Goshen Township, adjoining !^st Bradford, (e)

The good people of Old Chester - finding the Seat? of Justice thus fixed at the Turk's Head, and the? place itself erected into a "Town,'^ by act of Assem-*- bly - very naturally concluded that there was no other*' way to rescue their venerable Town from oblivion,, but by procuring a division of Chester County, - and, re-establishing a Tribunal of Law and Justice in their deserted Village, They accordingly set themselves^ to the work in good earnest, - and obtained an act of the Legislature, on the 26th of September, 1789, for dividing the County of Chester, and erecting the South Eastern portion thereof - (by a zig-zag line from Chadd^s Ford, via Dilworthstown, to Montgomery County - ^)into a separate County, to be called Dela- ware, By this act, Chester County was reduced to its present dimensions; and the ancient Upland re- covered her pristine dignity.

The inhabitants of the rival Towns - Chester, and West Chester - were now severally gratified, by the attainment of their respective objects. Each party had the satisfaction to reside in the Metropolis of a respectable County ; and the ancient feud speedily sub- sided into neighborly harmony and good will. It may, perhaps, be questioned whether any other real advan- tage has resulted from the sundering of the noble old

In 1791, a building was erected at the North West corner of High and Market streets, for the safe keep- ing of the County Records^ - which, prior to that time^

had been kept, by the officers, at their own private dwellings. This building was removed, in 1 847, when the new Court House, with its fire-proof offices, was

At August Term, 1791, the Justices sat on the Bench, at West Chester, for the last time; and at November Term, following, the Judges appointed un- der the Constitution of 1790, took their seats, - Wm. Augustus Atlee being the President, and Walter Finney, and James Moore, the Associates present.

The following is a chronological list of the Presi- dent Judges who have occupied the Bench in West

gust, 1793, inclusive.

[At November, 1793, Walter Finney, and his "Companions,^' held the Court.]

2. John Joseph Henry, presided from February,

tinued to the end of May Term, 1805 ; though from Courts were held by the Associates.

4. William presided from August, 1805,

to February, 1806, inclusive.

October, 1846, inclusive.

[Next to Judge Bell, Messrs. Foster and JW/, were temporary, unconfirmed, occupants of the President's

9. Henry Chapman, (the last of the appointed Judges,) presided from April, 1848, until November,

10. ToMsend Hainess^ ducted by the. People, took the seat he now occupies, at January Term, 1852.

Along with the organization of the Courts^ at West Chester ^ it may be acceptable to have a List of the principal officers connected with the same-, viz : Pro- thonotary, Clerk of Courts^ Register of Wills, Re- corder, and Prosecuting Attornt^, The following is such a list :

William Gibbons, appointed by Gov. MitHin, 1791.

Daniel Hiester,

Jesse John, «

Thomas Davis, ''

William Williamson, «« David Townsend, «« John W. Cuningham, « Benjamin I. Miller, «« Samuel Pinkerton, "

Abner M. Chamberlain, « James Davis,

Samuel B. Thomas, William Wollerton, James B. Jefferis,

Isaac Darlington, Jan., 1821,. Washington Townsend, Oct., '48.

William Butler, 1856.

In 1794, when President Washington made a re- quisition for a military force, to quell the famous Whiskey Rehellion, in Western Pennsylvania, Govern- or Mifflin came to West Chester, to rally the men of Chester County for the occasion. The Governor - who was good at a "stump^^ speech - addressed amass' meeting with such effect, that the people responded in the most gratifying m^anner.

Two citizens of' the recently established County

Seat went to work, - and each, soon mustered a Com- pany of Volunteers, in the town and vicinage.

Joseph M'Clellan, then Sheriff of the County - who had been a Captain of Infantry in Wayne^s Brigade, through a greater portion of the Revolutionary War - was promptly at the head of a Troop of Cavalry ; and Aaron Musgrave, a respectable Artisan of the Village, raised a company of Artillery. These companies joined the Expedition to the West, under Governor Henry Lee, of Virginia, - and faithfully performed their tour of duty, as good citizen Soldiers. It is pleasant to add, that our ancestral County Town: - the ancient Upland - was never among the missing, at the roll- call of patriots. On that occasion, she sent a fine corps of Infantry, under the command of Captain William Graham. Twenty years afterward, also, - in the War of 1812 - she furnished a noble Company to Camp Dupont, commanded by the late Dr. Samuel

The State Road, from Philadelphia through West Chester to Strasburg, commonly called ^^The Stras- hurg Road^' - a valuable thoroughfare, but most inju- diciously located over hills, which might have been readily avoided - was authorized on the 11th of April,

The Cestrians (as the West Chester people may be classically termed,) went on very cautiously, for a time, to improve their "Town,'' - by building some houses in it ; and after a few years, they began to aspire to corporate privileges.

of West Chester was erected into a Borough, by an act of the Legislature. This elevation required gesses 2Jidi Assistants, to manage the municipal af- fairs ; and the following is a list of the Chief Bur- gesses, who have been annually elected (and some- times re-elected) to look after the welfare of thO'

The first Chief Burgess was 1. William Sharpless, elected 1799.

2. Jacob Ehrenzeller, "

4. Jacob Ehrenzeller, "

5. Kichard M. Hannum,

7. William Bennett, "

8. William Sharpless, "

12. William Sharpless, "

13. Jacob Ehrenzeller,

14. Joseph McClellan, ''

16. Jacob Ehrenzeller, "

18. Jacob Ehrenzeller, ''

21. William Williamson, ''

22. William Everhart, "

25. William Williamson,

27. William Darlington, Esq., "

Having attained to the rank and dignity of a cor^ poration, the acme of Cestrian ambition seems to have been reached, for the nonce; and our goodly Borough - like a great man enjoying otium cum dignitate, - or rather, 3ik$ a hybernating animal in Winter, - de-

I sisted from all further efforts at aggrandizement, or ! progress, and sank into a state of torpor, much re- sembling suspended animation. The truth of history, however - and justice to two or three individuals - require the mention of an attempt, near the close of j the last century, by three young Printers (Jones, Hoff,

I and Derrick), to establish a weekly Newspaper the Borough, under the title of " The West Chester Ga- '! zetteJ^ A Monthly Magazine, called "The Literary Museum, was also commenced, by Philip Derrick and |! Nathan H. Sharpless. But both enterprises were de- cidedly premature, and consequently abortive. A few !i numbers, only, of each were published ; and are now extremely rare, it is doubtful whether a single speci- men of the Gazette is yet extant.

' It should also, perhaps, be stated, that about the period of those Literary attempts, a tri-weekly line of Stages, for carrying Passengers between West Chester and Philadelphia, was started by John Eiley, - a somewhat enterprizing Shop-keeper, in the YiL lage, - which in a few years excited an Opposition Line ; and these before the era of Eailwa}^s arrived, had reached the importance of two rival daily lines, (g)

In the year 1799, the apprehension of fire induced the formation of the First West Chester Fire Com- pany, - which is still kept up, in good condition; with ij two other efficient companies, - viz; the Good WilL

The condition of general torpor, above spoken of, continued for about a dozen years ; and the popula- tion scarcely increased a hundred persons in all that

The following exhibit shows the growth of the Borough - including the occupants of the farms with- in the chartered limits - at the several decennial en-

At the Census of 1790, West Chester was but four years old, a mere embryo "Town,'' by the courtesy of the Legislature ; and was only counted as a portion of Goshen Township,

In 1802, a small Market House was built in the i*ear of the public offices; but it was seldom occupied, - as the market people, in those days, preferred to call on the town's folk at their dwellings. Those early, and rarely used shambles, were at length superseded, in 1831, by a more capacious establishment, in Market Street, one hundred feet in length, - which has been extended by two or three similar structures, since.

In that same year, 1802, a Post-route was establish- ed', from Downingtown, by West Chester, to the Brick Meeting House, in Maryland; and a cross-mail was carried on it, once a week.

Cromwell Pearce was one of the earliest, if not the first Post-Master, in West Chester. The business was then so trifling, it was difficult to find a person in the Borough willing to accept the office.

Mow^ there are two daily mails to and from Phila- from West Chester in all directions; and the office ranks among the most important in the State - out of the chief cities, hfo place, of its population, does so much business through the Post-Office.

West Chester had been the Seat of Justice nearly twenty years, belore an Execution for capital crime took place, there. The following have occurred :

Semi-Private in the Prison Yard.

Edward Williams, (black) 1830.

Charles Bowman, (black) 1834.

George Pharaoh, 1851.

the failure of the West Chester Gazette - a Weekly Newspaper was commenced in the Borough, by Den- nis Whelen, under the title of "TAc Chester and Del- aware Federalists^ It was apparently suggested by the circumstance of a Weekly Paper having been start- ed, the preceding year, at Downmgtown, by Charles Mowry. Mowry^s paper was in titled Temper-

ate ZoneJ'^ and was neutral in politics; but when Whelen's appeared as a Party paper, Mowry^s natur- ally took the other *side, and came out Democratic, under the name Of the American Republican, - which it still retains. The title of Whelen's was changed to that of the ^^Village Record, in 1817, - when it came into the hands of Charles Miner. Both these papers have been successful. The Republican was brought to West Chester, in 1822, - where it is -still continued, by George W. Pearce, and i\\Q Record has become semi-weekly , in the hands of Henry S. Evans. Several other papers - political, anti-masonic, and temperance - have been started, since, and enjoy- ^ed a brief existence, at different places in the County, - at Edentown, Downingtown, Coatesville, Phoenix- ville, axid Kennett Square; and two other political pa- pers are still published weekly, in West Chester, en- titled " TAe and The Chester County

In 1809, a Medical Society was formed in West Chester, of the Physicians of the place, and vicinityj but it soon dissolved for lack of members. In 1828, ;.another one was organized, for the County. This, after flourishing a short time, and then suffering sus-' jpended animation for a numborvof years, is now ro-

suscitated^, and promises welL The State Society, in pursuance of an invitation by the County Institution, honored our Village by holding its annual meeting

In 1811, a Survey was made for a Turnpike Road, from near the twenty-six mile^stone, on the Fhiladel- phia and Lancaster Turnpike, through West Chester to Wilmington, - and a law wa& obtained authorizing the work ; but the Delaware people - who. proposed to make the lower six mjiles>. in their own State - re- fused to make comanon stock of the entire^ road, - the Femisylvanians thereupon abandoned the project in disgust. In 1854, a Plank road vvas projected on the same route, and a portion of it actually made, viz: from West Chester to Dilworthstown.

The fii'st efficient and enduring intellectual move- ment, in the Borough - after a torpid kind of animal existence for a quarter of a century - ^was in the erec- tion of the West Chester Academy ', and even that partly originated in dissatisfaction with the absurd location of the so-called "Chester County Academy,

- then recently endowed with the sum of two thou, sand dollars by the Legislature. By tli©' energetic efforts, and liberal example, of William Hemphill, Esquire, nearly eight thousand dollars were volunta- rily and promptly subscribed, by the citizens of West Chester, and vicinity, for th©' Academy ; a handsome Imilding was erected, in 1812, on an acre-lot, south side of Gay Street ; and the Institution duly incor- porated. In the same year (1812), the Society of Friends built a Meeting House on what is called "Quaker Hill,^^ on the North side of the town.

The division of the Society, known as Orthodox built for themselves, in 1830, a Meeting House on the North West corner of Church and Chestnut streets, which they occupied for some years; buk iii 1844, they erected another neat edifice, in a beautifully im- proved. lot, on the north side of ChestnuL. between.

Church and High streets. The former House was then converted into a dwelling.

Prior to 1812, the only Church Edifice in the Bo- rough had been a small Roman Catholic Chapel - built in 1793 - at the Western end of Hay street, near the brow of what was long known as "Chapel Hill.'' It is now replaced by a mucin larger and handsomer buil-

When West Chester was founded, the nearest pla- ces of Worship were the FHends' Meeting Houses, in Birmingham, Goshen, and Bradford, - each about four miles distant. Churches of other denominations than those above mentioned, were introduced in the follow- ing order :

Methodist Episcopal, in 1816-, on Gay street, - su- perseded by a large and commodious building, on Mar-

Presbyterian, in 1831, at the Sduth East corner of Miner and Darlington streets.

Baptist, m 1833, on the West side of Church street, - superseded by a fine large one, on High street, in

Protestant Episcopal, in 1838v0n the North side of Gay street, - to be superseded, perhaps, by a larger one, at the South East corner of Church and Union streets.

The occurrence of the War with England, in 1812, prevented that attention to the operations of the West Chester Academy, which otherwise might, and ought to have been bestowed upon it. It lingered along, with varying periods of prosperity and adversity, un- til it was placed in charge of Anthony Bolmar, in 1834, - when it became a decided success ; and it has mainly so continued since. The present Principal, William F. Wyers, A. M., has well sustained the rep- utation which the Institution acquired under Mr. Bol-

In the Summer of 1812, a recruiting; Rendezvous, for United States Soldiers, was opened rathe Borough,,

by Captain Isaac D. Barnard, of Delaware County, - afterward a gallant Major of the Army - a popular Statesman, and our esteemed fellow-citizen of West Chester, - to whose memory and services an appro- priate Monument was erected in the "Oaklands Cem- etery,'^ ifi 1854. He enlisted more than one hun- dred men, at this station; while the strains of martial music kept our streets in a continual state of excite- ment, until the recruits were marched off to Canada.

In 1813, the War began -to assume a rather mena- cing aspect along our borders - both maritime and inland ; and some of the prominent citizens of the Borough - without distinction of Party - started a Military Company, of Volunteer Infantry, for the de- fence of altars and fire-sides. It was styled the "American Greys," - and the command was given to Titus Taylor, a worthy old gentleman of the vicin- age. The Company gradually filled, with both youth- ful and middle-aged citizens of the Yillage, and ad- jacent country, and frequently met for drill and disci- pline. The older officers labored to fill the ranks, by appeals to the Amor Patriae of the young men, and the Orderly Sergeant - as in duty bound - tried his luck at rallying all hands, fit for service, by the fol- lowing recruiting song :

TUNE THE bard's LEGACY-

When the American Greys parade,

And marshaPd by their Chieftain, stand Prompt and ready to lend their aid.

To guard their Rights, and native land Gh ! then, the Poet, his Lyre-sweeping,

Shall sing of the Patriots, ifirm and true,

Who left Wives, Sweethearts, and Daughters weeping^ And march'd to meet the invading Foe.

Though, Freemen-like, in the hours of Peace,

On minor questions we disagree, -

.Just let an Enemy show his face.

And we'll all, like ^Brothers, ainited Reu

Hlest with a true American spirit,

Should any rude foe on our shores descend,

Our sacred Homes, and the Rights we inherit.

In solid column we'R rush to defend.

And if in battle we chance to fall.

Our Sons slialltell it with honest pride.

That at our injurM Country's call.

Their fatheis fcught, and nobly died.

But if we safe return from slaughter -

And all subsided are War's alarms, -

Oh ! then, each Sweetheart, Wife, and Daughter,

Shall fly to clasp us in their arms.

These exciting occupations continued until the Au- tumn of 1814, - when, the Capitol at Washington be- ing destroyed, and Baltimore threatened^ - the Gov- ernor of the State invited Pennsylvania Volunteers to assemble at Philadelphia, for the protection of that city. In pursuance of that call. Captain Taylor issu- , ed marching orders to his Company ; and every man paraded, fully equipped for service, in West Chester, on the morning of September 8, 1814, - when the "Greys'^ proceeded direct to the Pendezvous, at Bush Hill, Philadelphia; and thence to Marcus Hook Camp, on the Delaware j - where they were received into the service of the United States, and faithfully performed their duty until regularly discharged, on the 5th of December following.

The Commissioned Officers of the Company, when they marched from West Chester, were Titus Taylor^ Captain - Isaac Darlington^ First Lieutenant - Joseph Pearce^ Second Lieutenant - and Dr. Willliam Dar- lington, Ensign. The Ensign being afterward elect- ed to a Majority, in the Second Pegiment Pennsyl- vania V olunteer Light Infantry, John Duer was cho- sen Ensign in his stead.

In the Winter of 1814-15, a Library Company was formed in the Borough, - and a small, but valu- able collection of Books was purchased . The Library

was gradually increased, until the Company was final- ly united with, and merged into, an incorporated So- ciety, entitled " TAe Chester County Athenaeum - located and still existing in West Chester.

The Bank of Chester County - established in 1814 - ^was located at West Chester; and contributed to the advancement of the village, by giving activity to capital previously dormant, and drawing both business and business men to the place.

The chief officers of the Bank, from its establish- ment to the present time, have been as follows :

Joseph M'Clellan, September 9,. 1814.

Joseph McClellan, November 24,, 1817.

Daniel Hiester, September 9, 1814.

David Townsend, October 1, 1817.

Washington Townsend, April 10, 1849.

The Directors, by their successful management of the Institution, were enabled to erect, from the profits, a substantial and commodious Banking House ; which they did, on the East side of High street, nearly op- posite the Court House, in the years 1835-6. The Edifice has a noble Doric Portico, of Chester County Marble. The Architect was Thomas U. Walter, of

It is remarkable, that our Town was almost forty years old before the authorities thought of providing accommodation for Pedestrians. In 1823, they first caused the side-walks, or foot- ways, to be paved with principal streets Macadamized, and provided with

Previous to those improvements, the depth and te- nacity of the clay, in the streets, rendered it expedi-

ent, and rather customary, for the West Chester La- dies to take leave of each other on the approach of Winter, and hybemate in their several dwellings, un- til the frost was Mrly out of the ground, and the streets dry.

It may be added, however, that our Town can now show about as well-paved side-walks, as any place of its size.

!(who had arrived in the United States, as the "Na- tion's Guest,'' in August, 1824) visited the Brandy^ wine Battle Oround, - and was thence escorted by the Volunteer Soldiery, and assembled citizens of Ches- ter County, into the Borough of West Chester ; where the Hero, with his Son, and accompanying friends, were entertained by a Committee (consisting of Col. Joseph M'Clellan, Col. Jacob Humphrey, Col. Isaac Wayne, Dr. Jacob Ehreiizeller, Col. Cromwell Pearce, Gen. Isaac D. Barnard, Gen. John W. Cuningham, Dr, William Darlington, Gen. Joshua Evans, and Dr. Abraham Baily), with a Dinner, in the Grand Jury room of the Court House.

When the company had assembled at the table, his old comrade in the fields of Bevolutionary toil and danger - the venerable Col. M'Clellan - rose, and on behalf of the Committee of Keception, addressed the gallant Chieftan as follows :

-"General : It is our happiness to be appointed, by our fellow-citizens, to greet you upon your visit to the scenes of your youthful gallantry, on the banks of the Brandywine^ - and to bid you a sincere and cordial welcome to the bosom of our County. Language, in- deed, can but feebly pourtray the joyous and grateful emotions with which we behold amongst us, after a lapse of eight and forty years, the illustrious Friend of Human Bights, who relinquished the endearments of his domestic circle in a distant land, to aid the Fathers of our country in their struggle for Indepen-

deuce-, - and wlio,on this ground, sealed with his blood his devotion to the cause of American Liberty.

In you. Sir, we recognize, with the profoundest re- spect and veneratioir, the early, disinterested, and steadfast champion of our glorious Revolution - the companion of our Washington, our Wayne, and their gallant compatriots in arms, - the youthful Yolunteer, who shared the toils of our Fathers to secure the blessings of Republican Freedom to our land, - and who, by the favor of Heaven, has been preserved to witness the happiness, and receive thr benedictions, of their grateful offspring.

We exult in the contemplation of a character whose pure, intrepid, and uniform devotion to the Rights of Man, has been equally conspicuous in the battle-fields of the Vfestern - and in the Councils, the Courts, and the Dungeons, of the Eastern Hemisphere.

We rejoice that a signal opportunity has been af- forded to our countrymen to repel the slander of Des- pots, and their hirelings, that Republics are ungrata- ful : and although the plain and unpretending citizens of the ancient County of Chester do not presume to vie with their brethren of our opulent towns and cit- ies, in the splendor of your reception,: - yet we flatter ourselves that you will receive, with your wonted kind- ness, the spontaneous' and unaffected homage of a hap- py community, who welcome you with eyes beaming with reverence and delight, and hearts filled with the purest sentiments of gratitude and affection.^^

To which General made the following Reply :

"While I have with unbounded gratitude enjoyed the fondly anticipated happiness to meet in this town the citizens of the County of Chester, - and the ad- ditional pleasure to be here most kindly welcomed in the name of the people by an 'old companion in arms, - I have also to acknowledge the affectionate greetings that have this day hailed your brother Soldier on the grounds of one of our most important

iLlthougli, owing to some accidental occurrences, victoiy was not that day on our side, - the manner in which it was disputed by our patriotic Troops did, no doubt, contribute to inspire several of the British Leaders with a spirit of caution more than once ben- eficial to us. The thought of its having been my first action under the American Standard, and our great and good Commander-in-Chief, in company with your gallant Chester Countyman, my friend Gen. Wayne, and my other comrades, - tJie honor to have mingled my blood with that of many other American Soldiers, on the heights of the Brandywine, - had been to me a source of pride and delight, near half a century be- fore it has lately I'ccome an occasion of the most hon- orable, kind, and gratifying remembrance; as it is now an object of your friendly congratulations.

Happy I am, also, in your testimonies of affection and esteem, for my conduct in the- vicissitudes of my life, on both Hemispheres; and I beg you, my dear Sir,- - and you. Gentlemen of the Committee, - to ac- cept in your own name, and in behalf of the people of Chester County, my affectionate and respectful

When the dinner was concluded, the following Toasts and Sentiments were drank, - accompanied by the music of the excellent Band belonging to Captain Joseph Pearce's Company oi' Junior Artillerists,

1. Our Country: Blest with the oldest ^^Legiti- mate Government" now in existence.

Music, Hail Columbia.

2. The President of the United States.

President's March.

3. The Governor of Pennsylvania.

Governors March.

4. The Memory of the Father of his Country.

Roslin Castle.

5. The Heroes and Statesmen of our Revolution^

Washins^ton^ s March*

6. The late Presidents of the United States: En' of a free and grateful people* What a lesson to the occupants and supporters of Thrones !

In the downhill of Life.

7. The Nation's Guest:'' While our Country re* Veres and lauds her Washington, and our County justly boasts of her Wayne, - the votaries of rational Liberty, in both Hemispheres, claim an interest in

Cheei'S** Marseilles Hymn.

[When this Toast was drank, the General rose, and after thanking the Committee for the honor done him, proposed the following, - which was cordially greeted by the Company :

By General Lafayette : The County of Chester, and the Memory of her gallmt citizen, Gen. WaynI:: May the blood spilled by thousands with equal merit in the cause of Independence and Freedom, be to the ensuing generations an eternal pledge of unalloyed Republicanism, Federal Union, Public Prosperity, and Domestic Happiness.

Music, Stony Point.]

ted to Liberty, by the blood of her Votaries on the banks of the Brandywine / - though the sacrifice was great, the reward was rich, indeed.

Auld lang Syne, [k)

9. The amiable P amity of La Grange : Who pos- sess the only prior claim we can ever recognize to the person of our illustrious Friend and Benefactor.

Life let us Cherish.

10. The Jirmy and JVavy of the United States: The shield and buckler of the Nation, - wielded only in defence of its just Rights.

Yankee Doodle*

11, Bolivar: Great is the character which he has to sudain^ - for he has nobly acquired that of "Me Washington of the South.^^

Hail to the Chief

12, Greece: May her Sons be animated with the spirit of their Ancestors, until she is restored to her ancient Liberty and grandeur,

qa ira.

13, The American Fair : Whose virtues adorn the Republic, and whose smiles reward its Benefactors.

Green grow the Rustics 0.

By the Hon. Isaac Wayne. - The People of the United States : May they ever feel grateful for that Protecting Hand which has safely conducted to each of the twenty-four States of their Union, the gallant Defender, the early and steady Benefactor of their Country - The Nation^s Guest, - the good, the amia- ble, and intelligent Lafayette.

By Capt. William Anderson. - The genuine Re- publican, General Lafayette : Who has in all, and the most trying situations, adhered to and promoted the cause of Liberty.

By Gen. John W. Cuningfiam. - The Memory of Washington: In the Cabinet, and in the Field, we neAr shall look upon his like again.

By ZiBA Pyle, Esq., (Chief Burgess of West Ches- ter.) - Gen. Lafayette: His visits to Chester County, brance by its citizens.

By Brigadier Gen. Joshua Evans. - Our honored Guest : In his youth, he shed his blood on the hanks of the Brandy wine, ill defence of American Liberty; and in his old age, he will be borne on the grateful bosom of "The Brandywine,'^ to the embraces of his Fam-

By Doctor Wm. Darlington. - The fields of the Brandywine: Irrigated, on the Cadmean system of

Agricidture, with the blood of Revolutionary Patri- ots, - the teeming Crop must ever be Independent

By the Hon.. Louis M^Lane, of Del. - The Battle Ground we have viewed to-day : Whether the thea- tre of victory or defeat, let the effects be tested by the free industry and happy population which now crowd its surface.

By Abraham Baily, Esq. - The Memory of Ma- jor General AlifTHONY Wayne: - His- distinguished services, as a Soldier and Statesman, eminently enti- tle him to tlie grateful remembrance of his country-

By the Committee, of RECEPTiON.--0?^r Brethren, the City Councils of Philadelphia : To whose gen- tlemanly kindnesS' and attention we are greatly in- debted, on this happy occasion.

By Joseph S. Lewis, Esq., of the City Councils. - The cordial affection existing between Philadelphia and her Sister Counties : May it always continue and constantly increase.

Early on the following morning - accompanied by Col. McClellan, Col. Humphrey, Col. Pearce, and Gen. Barnard, of the Committee of Chester County, - the venerable Guest of the Nation set out for- Lancaster, and took a final leave of scenes which will be forever associated with his honored Name.

On the 18th of March, 1826, - exactly forty years after the act of Assembly which settled the' question of' establishing the new Seat of Justice, - a Society was organized in West Chester, with a view to pro- mote a knowledge of JSTatural History generally, - and especially of the indigenous Products of Chester County; which Society was incorpomted, in 1831, by the name, style and title of "TAe Chester County Cabinet of Matural ScienceP The working portion of the members eommenced their operjstiams with

commendable zeal ; and soon accumulated an interest- ing Museum of Bpecimens^ in the three great king- doms of Nature.

Such was the success of the Institution, that, with the aid and encouragement of liberal fellow-citizens, a Hall was erected on Church street, in 1837, at a cost of five thousand dollars ; - in the third story of which, were placed the collections made by the Soci- ety. Among' these are good specimens of the known Minerals and Plants of the Comity and of thegreater portion of the Birds which usually visit it, - beside a handsome collection of the most interesting birds of England~^vQ.^QniQd by the late Dr. Eromfield, of the Isle of Wight. The .ffe; barium now contains- speci- mens of nearly eight thousand species of Plants, from the various regions of this terraojireous globe, - with a recent accession of beautiful JUgae^ from Australia, collected by Professor Harvey,, of Dublin, - ^all com- pletely catalogued^ and so arranged - according to their natural affinities^ - that any one of them can be promptly exhibited on demand.

The miscellaneous treasures-, and curiosities, in the Museum, are also, by the kindness of friends, quite numerous : among v/hich may be mentioned an origi- nal Portrait of &en. W ashington, in Revolutionary costume, taken by C. W. Peale,. at Valley Forge, - ^a present from Mr. John Neagle, of Philadelphia ; - the autographs of most of the distinguished men of tho Revolutionary Army, - taken from letters received by General Anthony Wayne, and presented by his Son,. Isaac Wayne', Esquire; also, authentic specimens of the Charter Oak^ of Connecticut, - kindly furnished by Mrs. Catharine Stanley, of East Hartford.

The Cabinet Library - though not yet large - con- tains the contributions to knowledge, of the Smithso- nian Institutloni - and a number of excellent works on Natural History, - including the magnificent one of the State of York ; with the prospect, ere long^

of a valuable addition to the Botanical department.

In 1826, a descriptive Catalogue of the native, naturalized, and useful cultivated Plants, found in the vicinity of the Borough, was issued from the West Chester Press, under the title of Florula Cestrica. A second, and enlarged edition, with detailed descrip- tions - embracing the entire County^ and entitled Flo- ra Cestrica - was printed in 1837 ; and a third - arranged in the Natural Method - appeared in 1853.

The original Plan of the Village, or town proper, of West Chester, consisted of four contiguous squares, with two principal streets crossing in the centre : and yet - simple as it was - with that utter disregard of symmetry, and lack of good taste, which character- ized the projectors of the plan, and early buildings, neither of the streets crossed at right angles ; and con- sequently, none of the so-called squares was rectan- gular! An oblique policy, strongly redolent of bar- barism., seemed to prevail among the primitive Ces- trians, - audits sinister influence was long perceptible.

In 1829, however, several additional streets were opened, and new squares were formed - from the old Trego, or Rankin farm, on the South Western side of the first Town Plot - by William Everhart, Esquire. People then began to perceive the advantage of setting private dwellings back from the street - of having side-yards - and of planting ornamental shade trees and shrubbery. Until this improvement was intro- duced, - and those trees planted, which now render the streets of West Chester so umbrageous and pleas- ant, - our pedestrians found nothing to intercept the glare of the Summer sun, save here and there - at long intervals - a straggling relic of a decaying Lom- bardy Poplar !

In 1830, a State Road was surveyed and authorized, from New Hope, on the river Delaware, through Doylestown, Norristown, West Chester, Unionville, and Ozford., to the Maryland line, in a direction tow-

! ard Baltimore - distance of 80 miles: a valuable I improvement, so far as West Chester and Chester ' County were concerned.

Among the causes which, about this time, be- ' gan to impart additional animation and vital ener- gy to the Borough, was the construction of the West Chester Railroad (nine miles in length), in the years I 1831-2. The track of the road was originally con- i structed of yellow pine string-pieces, plated with flat

li iron bars. - the motive power being Horses. Those

' string pieces were once renewed ; but Steam power,

I by heavy locomotives, being introduced, in 1845, the wooden track became so crushed, that it "was deemed expedient, in 1849, to substitute iron edge rails ;

! which have made it a substantial road. By the use

i of locomotive engines, the business of the road re-

ii ceived a new and powerful impulse.

! Nothing has done so much as that road (connecting us, as it did, with the city of Philadelphia, and the great Public Works of the State), toward keeping us * alive to the movements of this progressive age. With. || out it, our favorite village would have been lost sight of, and left utterly in the lurch. The remark may be I added, - in justice to John P. Baily, Esq., who had

! diarge of the enterprise - and also for the edification ! of the curious, - that this was the first work, of the I kind, completed in Pennsylvania ; and, so far as known,

! is the only one ever finished, anywhere, within the time contracted for, and within the cost estimated by the Engineer. (/.)

The mere prospect of such a road, led to the erec- tion, in 1830, of Price's valuable and well known Boarding School for young Ladies, now so flourish- ing under the auspices of the Misses Evans. It also induced the building, in 1832, of the spacious Hotel, or Mansion House, at the South East corner of Mar- ket and Church Streets, by Wm. Everhart Esq.

The importance of the West Chester Eailroad, to

'the Town and Vicinage, became at length so obvious, pendent one, called a "direct'^ road to the city, on a Southern route, by way of Media, the new seat of Justice in Delaware County. That undertaking, in- deed, has pioved arduous and expensive; and being managed, moreover, in the style and spirit which pre- sided over the birth of our beloved Town, - when, ac- cording to the definition of the Poet, all was

^'Harmony not understood/'

the work is not yet completed. When that event shall be happily established, and the contentious ele- ments shall have duly subsided. West Chester will be doubly supplied with the most potent of modern im- provements, and camiot fail to become one of the most accessible, magnificent, and agreeable of Villa-

The first West Chester Eailroad, as already stated, was considered - and justlj^ considered, as of vital im- portance to our Borough ; but the Projectors of tkiC '^direct'' road took a more enlarged and comprehen- sive view of the subject. They were animated by tlie belief, that it would exert a m.ost salutary influence upon the city of Brotherly Love. They were devot- ed admirers (as who is not ?) of the pleasant city of Penn; and often indulged the hopeful idea, that Phil- adelphia might be made a first-rate place, if it was not quite so/ar from Wesd Chester. The '-direct'^ road was regarded as one obvious remedy for that de- fect. In this age of Progress and annexation, we all go incontinently for. the annihilation of time and the monopoly of space. The City, also, soon became sensible of the disadvantages resulting from distant location, and like an incubating Hen, she met the emergency by spreading herself. She expanded over the whole County, in which she sat, and thus, in the handsomest manner, advanced several miles toward us. If she should keep on growing in that 'way (as

wc may reasonably expect, when the new road is fin- ished), she will soon be near enough to enjoy all the benefits arising from proximity to our village.

In noting the animating results of the old Rail Road, and the evidences of its awakening influence upon our population, the procuring in 1835, of a Town Clock, constructed by that excellent mechanician, the late Isaiah Lukens, of Philadelphia - -must not be forgot- ten: while the multiplication of *S'c^oo/^,forthecultui'e and discipline of juvenile intellects - proceeding pari passu with the advancement of physical conveniences and comforts - deserves especial mention. In the year 1834, that veteran Teacher, Joshua Hoopes, was in- duced to open a Boarding and Day School, in the Bor- ough, and in 1836, to erect a large and commodious edifice, on Biddle street, fronting on Marshall Square, expressl}^ designed for the business. Other Semina- ries followed, making West Chester widely known as a place of Education; until, in 1837-8, a joint stock company - of which Townsend Eachus was the public- :spirited and munificent prime mover - huilt a perfect- ly palatial edifice, on the North Eastern side of the Borough, for a Young Ladies' Boarding School, which flourished signally, as such, vdiile under the charge of tlie accomplished Mrs. Lincoln Phelps; and which, since 1840, has been owned and conclucted by that -'Napoleon of Teachers, Anthony Bolmar, as a Board- ing School for Young Gentlemen - a Seminary which has acquired a world-wide celebrity.

In 1838, a new County Prison was erected, at the North East Corner of Market and New streets, ac- coi'ding to a plan for solitary confinement, and labor of convicts, furnished by Thomas U. Walter, Esq.

The keepers of the Prison, under the new system, have been

Benjamin E. Haines, since January, 1854.

In this year, also (1838), a second enlargement of the Town Plot was made, from tlie Matlack property on the Northern side of the Yillage, adding several squares and streets ; and that was soon followed by a similar operation on the Eastern side, on the old Turk^s Head, or Patton estate f and subsequently, an outlet for To\vn growth on the North Western side, has been afforded by John Putter, Esq.

The next important improvement, was the introduc- tion, by steam power, of good Water through all the principal streets, from the fine old ^^Bath Spring, North of the Village, in 1841 ; and in order to secure a further supply, when required, additional works were established on Chester Creek, in 1854.

Speaking of the' introduction of water, recalls to memory an enterprise, whicli' - though not especial- ly flattering to our Geological lore - claims a passing notice, as an historical item. A number of our worthy Burghers, appreciating the necessity of an increased supply, as the Town grew, - bethought them of vari- ous devices. They had heard and read somewhat of Artesian wells; and without considering, or knowing, or even caring, much about the 'philosophy' oi the pro- cess, - in reference to the stratification, or structure of the Earth's crust, usually deemed essential to success^

primitive rock, on the summit of a dividing ridge, or water shed, between two streams t The spot selected, was near the curb-stone, on the West sidoof Church street, a few yards South of G ay street. After a per- severance worthy of success, - continued through the gi'eater portion of a year and a half, - boring through tlie hardest kind of solid rock, to two or three times Pie depth of a common well, - using up, or breaking, lots of the best tempered augers, - and expending uj)- ward of seven hundred dollars, - the contributors be- gan to regard the' project as ra^i^erunpromisihg ; and in the Spring of 1827, it was reluctantly abandoned.

Amid all these evidences of "Progress/' the Com- mon School System had so far advanced, that it l>e- came necessary to erect a large Public School House in the Village, in order to give "Young America" a fair chance to develope his faculties, and qualify hinv self to liecoine an intelligent and worthy citizen ot this mighty Republic. This was accordingly done, ir^ 1841, on the South side of Barnard street, between High and Church streets ; vdiere the School is now Nourishing like a green Bay tree, under the admini^ tration of Sanford Culver, and his Assistants.

In 1846, the Chester County- Horticultural Society was established in West Chester, where its meetings, and exhil)itions, were directed to be held ; for the ao commodation of which, the Society erected a nobte Hall, on High street, in 1848, - it being the second edifice in the United States, built expressly for the promotion of Horticulture.

About the time the Horticultural Society was fbrn> ed, two valuable JSTurseries of choice Fruit and Or- namental Trees, and Shrubs, were established in the Borough, by Paschall Morris, and John Rutter, EsqJ which aided greatly in promoting the growth of good Fruit, and good Taste, in all the' community round alx)ut.

Another valuable Nursery was' established, in 1855, at "Cherry Hill," a little north of the Borough, by Josiah Hoopes, an intelligent a;nd enterprising young

These Institutions, followed up by the new and ei> larged establisiiment of the- Morris JYursery, by J. L. Darlington & Co., on the South Eastern side of the Borough, afford every facility for such desirable im piwement; while at the Rose* Garden, the Shrubbe- ries, and Green Houses of Joseph Kift, on South High street, the amateurs of Floral Beauty, and ex- quisite- Bouquets, can b& accommodated to their

To fill out, and give an appropriate finisli to these rural Institutions, - a large Agricultural Warehouse .was erected, in 1851, at the South East corner of 'High and Chestnut streets; and in 1856, the Ches- ter County Agricultural Society procured suitable grounds, on the south side of the Borough, for the annual display of fine animals, and all kinds of Agri- cultural and Household Products.

In the 3^ear 1848, a valuable public improvement, named Marshall Square, was inaugurated on tlio Northern side of the Village, in pursuance of the fol- lowing Ordinance, by the Borough Authorities:

"Whereas, it has been deemed expedient and prop- er to improve the Public Square, on which the upper reservoir connected with the water- works of the Borough is situated, by laying out the same in suitable walks, and introducing various ornamental trees and shrabbery: and whereas it will be convenient and necessary to designate the said Square by some appro- pnate name : and whereas the late Humphry Mar- shall, of Chester County, was one of the earliest and most distinguished Horticulturists and Botanists of our Country, having established the second Botanic Garden in this Bepublic ; and also prepared and pub lished the first Treatise on the Forest Trees and Shrubs of the United States, and diffused a taste for Botanical Science, which entitles his memory to the lasting respect of his countrjnnen : Therefore

Resolved, By the Burgesses and Assistant Burges- ses of the Borough of West Chester, in Council As- sembled, That the Public Square, aforesaid, shall for- ever hereafter be designated and known by the name of "The Marshall Square,''^ in commemoration of the exemplary character, and scientific labors, of our distinguished fellow citizen, the late Humphry Mar- SHALL, of W est Bradford towaaskip, Chester Uounty-

Marshall Square contains about five and a half acres of ground, and upward of two hundred ornamental trees and shrubs (comprising about one hundred and sixty different species), planted so as to admit of pleas- ant walks being made around and among them. The trees are now tolerably well grown ; and the square will soon be ready to be opened to the Public, - when it will, if properly cared for, became one of the most interesting and attractive places of resort,in the Town.

It would hardly be fair, or just, in any descriptive Sketch of our Village, to omit a notice of what may be termed Amoenitates Cestricae^ - or the attractions of the immediate vicinity of West Chester. The pleas- ant Drives, which radiate from the Borough, in al- most every direction, - especially those along the mar- gin, and over the classic grounds, of the Brandywine, - are admired by all who can appreciate rural Beau- ty, or feel an interest in historical associations.

To those who delight in the evidences of successful Agriculture, - or are curious to survey a Be volution- ary Battle-field, where our Fathers contended for the Boon we now enjoy, - few excursions can be found more attractive than the following :

Proceed to Jefferis^s Ford, where - on the 11th of ,Sept., 1777 - Sir William Howe crossed the Brandy- wine with the main body of the British Army ; from thence, follow the route of that Army, by Strode^s Milt, over Oshorne^s Heights, on which Sir William -stood, and surveyed the advance of his Troops to Bir- mingham Meeting House, where the fight began ; thence, over the principal battle-ground, to Dilworths- town where the British ceased the pursuit of our re- tiring forces, and encamped for the night, and a day or two after ; thence, along the road leading by Geoige Gilpin's, where Gen. Howe temporarily took up his Quarters, to the Birmingham valley, formerly known fLS ^the Bottom f thence, by the former residences of Gideon Gilpin, and Benjamin Bing - ^.once the Quar-

ters, respectively, of Lafayette, and Washingtoj? - to Chadd's Ford; thence, along the left bank of the Brandywine, np again to JefferiFs Ford, - and back to West Chester. The circuit, here designated, affords a delightful Drive of about fifteen miles.

Shorter excursions - and scarcely less agreeable - may be made, to Chester Valley, - to Goshen Meeting House, - to Westtown School, - or to the Oaklands Cemetery and back - diverging, on tfie return, at Tay- lor ^s Locust G-rove, through the Hoopes and Cope farms, in the sweet little "vale of Avoca," to the Strasburg road, and thus to West Chester.

In the belief that those who come after us ought to know what was attempted for their benefit, as well as what has been accomplished, - it is deemed proper fx) be mentioned, as an historical item, that a proposition was formally made, in 185.1, by the Yestry of the Episcopal Church, in West Chester, that the several Congregations owning Lots, as burying ground, in tlise Square formed by Barnard, Wayne, Union, and New streets, should unite in tendering the whole to the Borough authorities, at a reasonable price, for the pur- pose of a Public Square, forever, - to be called "Wayne Square. That proposed Square would have formed an appropriate counterpart to the Mar- shall Square, on the Northern side of the Town, - and would furthermore have averted the nuis- ance - so often and so absurdly tolerated - of burying grounds in situations soon to be densely surrounded by the habitations of the living. The Presbyterian Church promptly and cordially acceded to the coi> template d overture ; but the others (with a few liber- al, individual exceptions,) demurred, - objections wene made - opposition was excited - and the project conse- quently failed : a failure not particularly creditable to the magnanimity, or forecast, of the Cestrians of our dajq - and which the enlightened portion of the future inhabitants will probably regret.

It is exceedingly desirable, that the Lot of Wood- land, on the South Western side of the Borough - known as ^^Everharfs Grove^^ - should be dedicated, permanently and irrevocably, as a place of resort for the People ; - for Children's Pic-Nics ; Fetes Cham- petres ; and great Public gatherings. It affords the last and only chance, for securing an aboriginal sylvan appendage to the Town : but whether the present gen- eration can be made to comprehend and feel the im- portance of the measure, remains to be seen. If we omit the performance of so obvious a duty, no one can entertain a doubt concerning the verdict which Pos- terity will render against us.

In 1851, the Telegraph wires were extended into West Chester, - affording us the benefit of that most wonderful of modern discoveries; giving us a commu- nication, of Lightning celerity, with the principal pla- ces in this extended Empire, - perhaps, by the Atlarh- tic cable, with the chief cities of the old world : - and next, in 1852, an enterprising Company was formed, for the introduction of Gas into the Borough, - by which a brilliant and unwonted Light was diffused tliroughout our dwellings, our streets, and public build-

With all these noble institutions, - these useful ap- pliances, and ornamental devices, among us, - calcula- ted, as they are, to make life comfortable and pleas- ant, - the inevitable destiny, that awaits us all, was not to be ignored : and hence it was becoming, in a thoughtful and refined community, to provide a suita- ble resting place for the dead. Accordingly, a Con> pany was organized in 1852, who procurecl a tract of some twenty-three acres, adapted to the purpose, about a mile and half North of the Village. It is known as the ^^OaJdands Cemetery and a place of more natural beautjg or greater susceptibility of ap- propriate adormnent, would be difficult to find. When the drives and walks through the grounds were laid

out, and graded, - uind other requisite preliminaries completed, by an Engineer of taste- and skill, - the ceremony of Dedication took place on* the central and beautiful eminence, called 'Ehapel Hill,'' December

The day was hne*, and a respectable company were in attendance. Among the interesting and impressive services, on the occasion - preceding the able and pol- ished Address, by Hon. Samuel Hush - was the fol- lowing Ode, by Grcorge W. Pearce, Esq., which was sung by the united Choirs of several Churches, with admirable pathos and effect.

Solemn and slow, with measured tread.

We come to hallow for the dead,

A calm and holy fane,

Where sweet and undisturbed repose,

Shall o'er the weary pilgrim close,

When Death shall round him reign.

Those arching trees and shadowy dells,

Where nature's purest beauty dwells,

A scene of tranquil bliss ;

We consecrate by rife and prayer.

To human love, affection's tear.

The last, the parting kiss. ^

0 sacred be this spot of earth ! -

From foot profane and idle mirth.

For here shall moulder into dust,

The good, the brave, the meek, the just,

The noble, the obscure.

When Death has beat his signal drum.

Hither the sable train shall come,

To' give the sleeper rest;

While out from yonder Village towers.

The knell shall float, like passing hours.

And die amid the West.

Here shall the living heart repair,

When the full tide of woe is there.

To pour its note of wail ;

And chastens'd and subdued by gsief,

Shall drink those draughts of sweet relief,

From streams that never fail.

Amid the Winter's blighting breafli,

With Faith's uplifted eye, to Death

These sylvan shades we give, -

And wait the summons that shall call,

Forth fromi its dark and gloomy pall The* prisoned clay to live.

Tliis Ode is inserted here, under the impression that it forms at once a fitting conclusion to the pass- ing notice of our Cemetery, and to this* desultory Sketch of our Borough^s history.

Should the career of our pleasant Village he mark- ed by greater events, or loftier aims, in the future, - no* doubt a more competent Annalist will be provided, to tell the mor@' interesting story.

Note a - Mason and Dixon.

Every body lias beard of the remarkable Line, which bears the Dames of the Surveyors, and forms part of the Southern boundary of our ancient Bailiwick ; but every body- - even in Chester Coun- ty - does not know its exact history, - -nor how that curious little peak, on the maps of our territory, happened to run tapering down to a mathematical point, between the curved line of ISTew Castle County and the right line of Maryland. It is one of our geographical celebrities ; and deserves to be understood by all in- telligent persons residing in its vicinity. The phrase, <^'Mason and Dixon's Line," has been echoing in our ears ever since 1820, - when, during the excited debate in Congress, on the question of excluding Slavery from Missouri, that eccentric genius, John Ran- dolph of Roanoke, was continually harping on the words ; and tliose words were as constantly reiterated through every Newspa- per in the land. The phrase tiius became as common and familiar nmong the people, as that other, used by old Felix IFalker, of North iCarolind, on the same occasion, - -who, when the ^'questic^^' was impatiently demanded, declared that his constituents expected to hear from him, and that before the vote was taken, he must ''make a speech for Buncombe" - one of the counties of his district.

This is not the place, nor is the writer of this note the person, to furnish a complete, detailed account of the memorable controversy between the Lords Baltimore and the family of Penn, - which lasted from 1682 until 1767 : yet a full history of it, with all its romantic, and sometimes riotous. Border incidents - notwithstanding the in- teresting Memoirs already written - is still a desideratum ; which, no doubt, the accomplished pen ofMr. Latrobe could well supply, if his engagements permitted.

The object here, however, is merely to attempt a synoptical viewq or condensed sketch of the protracted contest, - and especially of the operations of the two men who carried out, as nearly as they could, the final agreement of the contending Parties, after an in- veterate and costly dispute of more than three quarters of a cen-

At the first planting of British Colonies, on the Atlantic slope of this Continent, the whole Territory seems to have been compre- hended under the names of Virginia and New England, - includ- ing some settlements of Dutch and Swedes on the shores of the Hudson and Delaware - then called the North and South rivers. The States which now intervene, had no existence at that day.

In 1632, Charles the First granted to Cecildus Calvert, Lord Ba- ron of Baltimore, ''all that part of the Peninsula, or Chersonese, lying in the parts of America between the Ocean on the East, and the Bay of Chesapeake on the West, divided from the residue thereof by a right line drawn from the promontory or headland, called Watkin's point, situate upon the Bay aforesaid, and near the river of Wighco [Wicomico?] on the West, unto the main Ocean on the East, and between that boundajy on the Somth, and that part of the Bay of Delaware on the North, which Meth under the fortieth degree of latitude, where New England terminates.''

Under this grant. Lord Baltimore and Ms descendants claimed the whole Peninsula, from the above mentioned "right line" to the 40th degree of latitude ; but his title, in strictness, only ex- tended to that portion of it hitherto unsettled, or uncultivated (hactenus mcwZ?a), - and the Dutch and Swedes had previously settled on the Western margin of the Delaware. The Duke of York subsequently conquered not only the Dutch settlements East of the Delaware (now parts of New York and New Jersey), - but also those on the Western shore, and exercised Sovereignty over them, until 1682, - when he transferred his claim on the Western shore, and Bay of Delaware, to William Penn, who had early per- ceived the importance of owning that side of the River all the way from his Province to the Ocean ; and hence the annexation of the "three lower countdes oh Delaware," now constitutinjgth<e^?a?c of that name.

The title being contested, and the late owner feeing now King James the Second, it Was ordered by a decree of his Council, in 1685, "that for avoiding tkrther differences, the tract of land lying between tlie Bay of Delaware and the Eastern Sea on the one side, and the Chespeake Bay on the other, be divided into equal parts, by a line from the latitude of Cape Henlopen to the fortieth de- gree of North latitude, the Southern boundary of Pennsylvania by Charter, - and that the one half thereof lying toward the Bay of Delaware and the Eastern sea, be adjudged to belong to His Majesty, and the other half to the Lord Baltimore, as comprised in bis Charter."

The decrees of Royalty not being as debatable, just then, as they have been since, - of course, the recent conveyance of the Eastern half of the Peninsula to William Penn by His Majesty, while Duke of York, was regarded as entirely valid. This decree, how-^ evet, did not remove the difficulty existing between the Proprieta- ries ; for the true situation of Cape Henlopen was still uncertain, and the middle of the Peninsula was yet to be ascertained. tChe occurrence of death among the parties, and the existence

of a litigious spirit, protracted the dispute until the 10th of 3faj, 1732, - when an agreement was enteredinto by the Sons of William Penn and Charles. Lord B^tltimore, great grandson of the original Patentee of Maryland. They mutually agreed, "that a semi-circle should be drawn at twelve English statute miles around New Cas- tle, agreeably to the deed of the Duke of York to William Penn, in 168^2 ; that an East and W'est line should be drawn, beginning at Cape Henlopen - which was admitted to be below Cape Cornelius [the present Cape Henlopen] - and running Westward to the exact middle of the Peninsula ; that from the exact middle of the Pe- ninsula, between the, two Bays of Chesapeake and Delaware, and the end of the line intersecting it in the latitude of Cape Henlo- pen, a line should be run northward, so as to form a tangent with the periphery of the semi-circle at New Castle, drawn with the radius of twelve English statute miles, whether such a line should' take a due North course or not ; that after the said N orthwardly line should touch the New Castle semi-circle, it should be run further Northward until it reached the same latitude as fifteen English statute miles due South of the most Southern part of the City of Philadelphia ; that from the Northern po^int of such line, a due West line shoiild be run, at least for the present, across the Susquehanna river, and 25 miles beyond it, - and to the Western limits of Pennsylvania, when occasion and the improvements of the country should require ; that that part of the due West line not actually run, though imaginary, should be considered to be the true boundary of Mar5dand and Pennsylvania;'' *- * * * ^nd

"that the route should be well marked by trees and other natural objects, and designated by stone pillars, sculptured with the arms of the contracting parties, facing their respective possessions."

This important document, though' seemingly so free from am- biguity, was afterward the subject of much litigation; but was finally carried into complete effect; in ail its qmrts. It accounts for the remari?:able boundaries of the -"three lower Counties," - | which counties, however, would not stay annexed to Pennsylvania, but took an early occasion to set up for themselves (something like the Free-Soilers of Kansas, at Topeka)*-mndiat.' the Revolution, became the valiant little State of Delaware.

The quiet of the Provinces continuing to be InternTpted, by the conflicting claims of settlers along the Border, - both parties ap- plied, in 1737, to the King's Council, for some order which should lessen or allay these ferments. An amicable Aruporer?/ arrange- ment, however, wms in the mean time effected by the parties ; and they agreed "that all the vacant land not now possessed by, or under cither of them, on the East side of Susquehanna river- down as far fifteen miles and a quarter South of the latitude of the most Southern part of the City of Philadelphia, and on the West side of Susquehanna, as far South as fourteen miles and three quarters - South of the latitude of the most Southern part of the City of Philadelphia, should be subject to the temporary and provisional- jurisdiction of Pennsylvania ; and that all vacant laud not possess-

i 0<1 by or under either, on both sides of the Susquehanna, South i of the said temporary limits, should be subject to the jurisdiction

i of Maryland, until the boundaries were finally settled, - but to be

without prejudice to either party :'' And when this Convention I was reported to the Council, His Majesty was pleased to order, that the Proprietaries of the said respective Provinces of Mary- land and Pennsylvania do- cause the said agreement to be carried || into execution.

i| The order was accordingly promulgated by proclamation in the : Provinces, and Commissioners were the following year appointed

I to run the temporary line; Richard Peters and Lawrence Growden, I on the part of Pennsylvania, and Col. Levin Gale and Samuel ! Chamberlaine; on that of Maryland. These Commissioners com- I menced their active* operations in the Spring of 1789 (their place I of does not appear) - and after proceeding as far as the

i Eastern bank of the Susquehanna, were interrupted by the de-

parture of Gol. Gale, on account of death and sickness in his family, and the declaration of Mr. Chamberlaine, that he had no I authority to continue operations without the attendance of his

! The Pennsylvania Commissioners, deeming their power to pro- I coed limited to a joint operation with those of Maryland, were i thereupon instructed, by Governor Thomas, to proceed alone.

I They accordingly did so ; and ran the line Westward of the Sus- : quehanna, «'to the most Western of the Kittochtinny Hills,"

which now forms the Western boundary of the; County of Frank- lin. The course run, by these Commissioners, formed the famous ; ^Herti'porary - so well known to the lawyers and early settlers

along the Southern border of Pennsylvania.

! The controversy, nevertheless, still continued; the cause got i into Chancery, on the construction of the Agreement of May 10,

j timore's Counsel contended that it could not be carried into effect,

' by reason of its vagueness, uncertainty; &c. The Lord Chancel-

I long-winded argument of five days cl'iu'ation, - and decreed a per-

I forniance of the articles' of' agreement. lie directed that new

1 Gommissioncrs should bc-appointed within three months after the

f decree, who should commence their operations in JSTovember fol-

i lowing. He further, ordered, that the centre of the semi-circle

\ should be fixed as near the centre of the town of lS"'ew Castle as

I may be, - that it should; be described with a radius of twelve

! English statute milesj "so that no part of the town should be

I furtlier than that* distance from the periphery; and that Cape

Henlopen should bc'takem to be situated as it was laid dowm in the ! chart accompanying the' articles of agreement" (i. e. at Fenwick's I - Island, about fifteen miles southward of the present Cape Henlo-

! The Commissioners were appointed agreeably to the decree, and I met at New Castle on the 15th of November, 1750. They fixed

upon the Court House in New Castle as the centre for drawing the semi-circle ; but Lord Baltimore's Commissioners conjured up a new and unexpected difficulty, by insisting that the radii of the semi-circle should be measured superficially, without allowing for the inequalities of the ground, - regardless of the absurd conse- quences resulting from such mode of measurement in creating in- equality in the radii, and the consequent impossibility of describ- ing any thing deserving the name of a semi-circle. Yet, as the objection was persisted in, the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania were again under the necessity of a further application to Chancery j and, in 1751, obtained a decision in favor of horizontal measure-

The Commissioners again proceeded in their task. Having run the semi-circle in conformity with the Lord Chancellor's decree, and marked it on the ground, they commenced their operations at the point then known as Cape Henlopen,

The fixing of the Southern boundary of the ''three lower coun- ties" at Fenwick's Island, requires explanation, - inasmuch as the Chart adopted by the Proprietaries, in their agreement of 1732, gives to the Cape opposite Cape May, at the mouth of the Dela- ware Bay, the name of Cape Cornelius (afterward, for a time, call- ed Gape James), and to the point, or "false Cape," at Fenwick's Island, the name of Cape Henlopen ; while the Charts of the pres- ent day transpose that order. How, or why the names became thus transposed, on the Charts and Maps of our time, seems not to be clearly understood ; but that they have changed positions, since 1732, is an unquestionable fact.

As the Lord Chancellor had decided that Cape Henlopen should be taken to be where it had been agreed to be, nineteen years be- fore, - the ingenuity of the Commissioners of Maryland could de- vise no further objections in that particular ; and they proceeded, in conjunction with those of Pennsylvania, to run the line across the Peninsula, and to ascertain "the exact middle," as a point from whence to run the Northwardly line to form a tangent with the semi-circle at New Castle.

The line between the two Bays, in the latitude of the Cape Hen- lopen of that time, was then run ; and after some further delay, and cavilling about the distance, by his Commissioners, Frederick Lord Baltimore - ^weary of the controversy - entered into articles of agreement with Thomas and Richard Penn, July 4, 1760, which at length effectually closed their tedious and irksome altercations. By this agreement it was covenanted, that the semi-circle, as already run, should be adopted ; that the distance across the Peninsula, in the latitude of Cape Henlopen, should be taken to have been right- ly run, at 69 miles and 298 1-2 perches from the stone pillar East of "the Mulberry tree, at Fenwick's Island," marked with the arms of the contracting parties ; that the middle of such line should be ascertained, and a stone pillar should be fixed at that point ; that from such point a Northwardly line should be run, whether the same should be due North or not, so as to form a tangent with the

FASO'S AND Dixon's line.-

«emi-circle at New Castle, drawn with a radius of twelve English statute horizontal miles from the Court House in that place, - and past the said point of contact further North till it reached the lati- tude of 15 miles South of the most Southern part of Philadel- phia; that from said 15 mile point,aline should be run due West - to the utmost longitude of Pennsylvania ; that all claim should be released to the Territory within those limits then to be ascertained,

- and that the Penns should appoint Commissionersto run the lines

as yet unfinished.

''The Commissioners appointed under the deed ot 1760, ad- dressed themselves, at once, to the completion of the peninsular East and AVestline, and to tracing the twelve mile circle - appoint- ing to this, end the best Surveyors they could obtain. The mode of proceeding was to measure with the common chain, holding it as nearly horizontal as they could, - the direction being kept by sighting along poles, set up in what they called vistos, cut by them through the forest. * * * * But the progress made was very slow ; and at the end of three years, little miore was accom- plished than the peninsular line and the measurement of a radius..'^

This left to be ascertained and established, "the tangent, from the middle point of the peninsular line to the tangent point, - ^the meridian from thence to a point fifteen miles South of the most So-uthern part of the City of Philadelphia - with the arc of the circle to the AVest of it - ^the fifteen miles distance - and the par- allel of latitude AATestward from its termination.''

it remains now, simply and as succinctly as praicticable, to re- late - that on the 4th of August, 1763, the Penns, Thomas and Kichard, and Frederick Lord Baltimore, then being together in London, agreed with Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, "two Mathematicians and Surveyors," "to mark, run out, settle, fix and determine all such parts of the circle, marks, lines, and bounda- ries, as were mentio*ned in the several articles or commissions, and Avere not yet comifieted;" that Messrs. Mason and Dixon arrived in Philadelphia, Nov^ember 15, 1763, - received their instructions from the Commissioners of the two Provinces, December 9, 1763, and forthwith engaged in the work assigned to them ; that they as- certained the latitude of the Southernmost part of the City of Avhich was agreed to be in the North wall of the house then oecu- piedl by Tliomas Plumstead and Joseph Huddle, on the South side of Cedar Street; and then, in January and February, 1764, they measured thirty-one miles westward of the City (probably from the margin of the river Delaware), to the forks of the Brandy- wine, where they planted a quartz ose stone - ^Imown then, and to this day, in the vicinage, as "the Star-gazers' Stone" - on Joel Harlan's land, a short distance west of the Chester County Alms House, in the same latitude as the Southernmost part of Philadel- phia (which stone is 6 miles 264 perches west of the Meridian of the Court House in West Chester ; and a due east line from it in-

tersects said meridian 446 1-2 perches, or nearly a mile and a half South of the Court House, in a field of Amos II. Darlington); that in the Spring of 1764 - after a satisfactory ''star-gazing," in the forks of the Brandywine - they ran, fiom said stone, a due South line fifteen English statute miles (in the first mile, crossing the West Brandywine three horizontally measured by levels each 20

feet in length (and this was remeasured in like manner nearly three years afterward), to a post marked West, ascertaining there, also, the latitude of the place (then computed at 39 deg. 43 min. 18 that they then repaired to a post, marked Middle, at the middle point of the peninsular West line riming from capellenlopen (Fen- wick's Island,) to Chesapeake Bay, - and thence, during the Sum- mer of 1764, they ran, marked and dscribed the Tangent line, agreed on by the Proprietaries. Then, in the Autumn of 1764, from the post marked West, at fifteen miles South of Philadelphia, they set otf and produced a parallel of latitude Westward, as far as to the river Susquehanna; then they went to the tangent point, and in 1764-5, ran thence a meridian line Northward until it in- tersected the said parallel of latitude, ad the distance of five miles, one chain, and fifty links - thus and there determining and fixing the Northeast corner of Maryland: next, in 1765, they described such portion of the semicircle round New Castle, as fell Westward of the said meridian, or due Nortiiline fom the Tangent point. "This little bow, or arc" - reaching into Maryland - "is about a mile and a half long, and its middle width 116 feet; from its upper end, where the three States join, to the fifteen mile point, where the great Mason and Dixon's line begins, is a little over three and a half miles ; and from the fifteen mile corner due East to the circle, is a little over three quarters of a mile - room enough for three or four good Chester County farms. This was the only part of the circle which Mason and Dixon ran." '

The Surveyors appear to have moved about considerably, and to have repeated their operations at several points, - but finally they proceeded with the intention of continuing the West line, beyond the Susquehanna, to the end of five degrees of longitude from the river Delaware, in the parallel of said West line, - and in the years 1766-7, they extended the same to the distance of 230 miles, 18 chains, and 21 links, from the beginning of said line, at the Northeast corner of Maryland (or 244 miles, 38 chains, and 36 links, from the river Delaware), near to an Indian War-path, on the borders of a stream called Dunkard Creek ; but were there prevented, by the aboriginal Proprietaries, from continuing the said line to the end of five degrees of longitude (the AVestern limits of Pennsylvania) - which, in the latitude of said line, they found - and the Commissioners agreed - to be 267 es, to a degree. Col. Graham, however, estimates the length of the Southern boundary of Pennsylvania at 266 miles, 24 chains,

-Tlieiinc thus run, was subsequently (viz: November 9, 1768,) certified bj'- the Commissioners to have been marked, describea and perpetuated, by setting up and erecting therein stones at the end of every mile, from the place of beginning to the distance of 182 miles, near the foct of a hill called and knov/n by the name of Sideling Hill, - every-five mile stone having on the side facing die Nortl), the arms -of Thomas Penn and Richard Penn graved tliereon, and on the Boutli side tliearmsof Lord Baltimore. Those stones were imported from England, and were hewn from thai variety of calcareous rock known a:s Qeille, or Roe-stone.

The line thus marked, is stated to have been measured horizon- tally, - the hills and mountains with a sixteen and a half foot level; and the vista, cut through the forest eight yards wide, was "seen about two miles, beautifully terminating to the eye in

The residue of the Southern boundary line of PemTsylvania - something less than twenty- two miles - was afterward (viz: in 1782,) run by other Surveyors : it was not, however, completed and permanently marked, until 1784.

The interference of the Indians having arrested the further proceedings of Mason and Dixon, those gentlemen returned to Philadelphia and reported the facts to the Commissioners ; wdien tJiey received an honorable discharge on the 26tli of December, '1767, - having been engaged in the service about four years.

They Were alicwed twenty-one shillings, each, per day, for one .'month, from .Tune 21, of the last year, - and the residue of the time, ten shillings and six pence, each, per day, for the expen- ses, &c., and no more until they embarked for England; and dien the allowanee'of ten shilling and six pence sterling, per day, was again t© take place, and continue until their arrival in Eng- land. The amount paid by the Penns, under those proceedings, -from 1760 to 1768, was thirty-four thousand two hundred pounds, Pennsylvania nurreney.

Dr. Mask^ly^ie, the Astronomer Royal, in an Introduction to 4he Observations ef Mason and Dixon, in the Philosophical Trans- actions, remarks - "In the course of this work, they traced out and measured some lines lying in and near the Meridian, and extended, in all, somewhat more than one hundred miles ; and, for this purpose, the country in these parts [i. e. on the Penin- sula,] being dll overgrown with trees, largo openings were cut thTougluttie woods, in the -direction of the lines, which formed the straightest and most regular «as well as ^ extensive wistos that, perh ap s , ever were made.

"Messrs. Mason andlDixon perceived that a m'Ost'inviting op- portunity was here given for determining theRength of a degree of latitude, from the measure of near a degree and a half. More over, one remarkable circumstance very much favored the under- taking, - which was, that the country, through which the lines

run,, was, for tlie most part, as level as if it had been laid out by

The astronomical observations for determining the length of degree of latitude, were begun on the 11th of October, 1766, andl eoi^tinued to the 16th of that month. The degree of latitude measured 363,763' feet, - about 68 miles. Colonel Graham says, <'their measurement for determining the length of a degree of latitude," was performed "in the year X768, undler the auspices of the Royal Society of London-,, after' they had: finished the marking of the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, and were discharged from the service of the Commissioners J' The differencep of latitude, of the Stone planted in the forks of Brandywine, and' the Middle Post, in the Western Peninsular line - or the amplitudfe of the celestial arch, answering to the dis- tance between the paralTefe of Ihtitudb' passing through these

Until a more comprehensive and complete account of this eele- brated controversy shall be given - with all the proceedings and occurrences connected tlierevatn, - the lover of historic particu- lars will find much to interest and instruct him, in the scientific Reioort of the labors of Mason and Dixon, in Volume fifty-eight of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, publish- ed 1769; in the lucid Memoir, by James Dunlop, Esq;,, read before' the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, November' 10. 1825 ; in the able Report of Col. Graham-^, of the U. S. Topographical En- gineers, who revised the Surveys at the junction of the three States, in 1849-50 ; and in the eloquent Address, before the saitii Historical Society,, by John M. B, Latrobe, Esq., of Maryland,

A copy of final agreement, between Lord Baltimore and tlie Penns, is preserved iu' the fourth volume of the Pennsylvania Archives, printed in 1853; there is much of their correspondence,, also, concerning their diffi'cuitiesj in our' Colonial Rfecords, re- cently published; and there is a manuscript copy of the Minutes^ of the Commissioners who directed the operations of Mason andi Dixon, in the Library of the American Phiibsophicah Society... To these valuable Documents, the Compiler of this crudo and in> perfect Note has been chiefly indebted for his materials.

Postscript. - Since the foregoing Sketch vvas prepared',, and the printing commenced, the writer has had the pleasure of a hasty perusal of the admirable Ifistoi'y of the Line in questionv- by James Veech, Esq., just published at Pittsburgh. It appears* to comprehend the substance of every thing which it is material to know, or likely to be written, on the subject of our Border difficulties; unless, indeed, some Walter Scott should arise to embellish the story - -or some Babington Macaulay to distort it.

The works here referred to, are exceedingly interesting ; and taken altogether, may now be regarded as sufficiently complete. Nevertheless, ai consoMa)ted,, Unum edition, would

be a very acceptable performance. There are a few typographi- cal errors in Mr. Dunlop's Memoir; and in Mr. Latrobe's Ad- dress, the Printer, at page eight, puts Charles the Second in places of Charles the First; while in Mr. Veech's History, page 37, the- baptismal names of Messrs. Mason and Dixon have been transposed by the compositor, after the manner of the names once applied to the Capes Henlopen and Cornelius.

The old Tavern House, which always displayed the Head ot the Grand Turk for a Sign, is yet standing, at the North East corner of Hi^h andx Market streets, - and continued to be a Tavern until 1854 : but it has. been considerably modified and enlarged, - and is. now known as ''The Student's Home;" a S'eminary for

The mention of Marmaduke Wyvil awakens reminiscences of several other' human oddities, - once well known to our primitive-

W est Chester, in its early days, was remadcable for the eccen- tricity, and broad humor, of a race of Tavern-loungers, who have entirely disappearsd. These were led on, and made use of, by in- genious, miscliiet-loving young Lawyers, who had much idle time ©n their hands, and were prone to all sorts of the coarsest waggery. The ready wit - the quaint original phrases, and eccentric deport- menf - of the singular characters referred to, were familiar to every one. The young- lawyers, between Terms, would institute wdiat they called "Flaxseed Courts," and get one of those waggish crea- tures for presiding Judge, - ^^vhen they would have "lots of fun." If any pompous^ conceited fool, happened to stray into the place, he was quickly detected, and often stared at through leather spec- tacles, until he was fairly "looked out of town." As but few now remain, who can recollect those men and times, it is not deemed expedient to gh^e the names, ©cto detail the pranks, of the promi-

There were, however, two colored fellow-citizens, who were

Revolutionary characters, great favorites of the frolicking

"B'hoys" of the time ; and, no doubt, still remembered,, by some. They were known as "Yellow Bob," and "Tom Bug." Bob had been the faithful Squire of Ckptain (afterward Chief Justice) Mar- shall, in the war- of Independtence ; lived to be a E evolutionary Pensioner, by the kind interposition of his old captain ; and was a fii'st-rate rider, at a scrub horse-race. Tom was also an old Soldier, - and always contrived to get into some kind of military costume, on National Holidays - especially the 4th of July; and was de- Ighted to march through the streets, with a noisy crowd of "Young America" around him. But those queer specimens of humanity are all gone; and those rude times are with "the years, heyond the flood." How much better we really are, in this fast age, than our rough-hewn forefathers, it may not become us> toic# confidently to pronounce..

The first Court House erected in West Chester, under the management of Col. Hannum, was a miserable specimen of archi- tecture, - as, indeed, were all the buildings put up under his direc- tion. He seemed to have no conception of such a thing as archi- tectural symmetry, or beauty. Sixty years afterward (viz: in 1846-7), another Court House was substituted for the first - accor- ding to a plan furnished ^by T. U. Walter, Esq.^ - which (with the exception of the unfortunate Mastic, on the walls,) is worthy of the taste and resources of our ancient County. Various documents were deposited, July 4th,'l 846, in a corner stone of the Court House, at the South East corner, nearly about the height of the top dt* the lower window. We can now point to an essay, at least, at each of the following Architectural Orders, in our Borough, viz : Tuscan, in the portico of 'the Cabinet Hall - Doric, in the Bank portico - Ionic, in the Vestibule of the Presbyterian Meeting House - Corinthian, in the Court House - Gothic, in the Episcopal Church - and Norman, in Horticultural Hall.

Our young ^'Town,'' at that day, had a decided advantage, as respects visibility, over the 'one which we are told ''Yankee Doodle" went to look at, and

"Vow'd he could'nt see the Town,

There was so many Houses.'"

There were, then, very few such impediments in West Chester ; but now, it must be confessed, they do begin to obstruct the view,

Dear Old Chester - after enjoying .her recovered honors for aai additional half century - has been again despoiled of her rank, as a County Town, by the removal of the Seat of Justice to a new and rather more central location, yclept Media: But it is pleas- ant to know, that the ancient Upland is now flourishing more than ever, by the operation of her own, tardily awakened, inherent en- ergies. The place which first greeted the arrival, in our Common- wealth, of its wise and good Founder, can never cease to be re- garded with feelings of reverence and. respect.

In those early staging times - especially at seasons when the frost was coming out of the ground - the^Toad was often so miry and heavy, and the watering places always so numerous and at- tractive, that the Drivers would take from breakfast time till can- dle light in the evening, to get from the City to our' Borough. On one of those irksome occasions, when. Judge Darlington and Olof Stromberg were among the passengers, the-Judge made The inter- jectional remark - "What a long road ! from Philadelphiado West Cliester." Olof concurred in the opinion ; but added, "it is a good thing for us, that it is so." "Why so?" asked the Judge. "Be- cause," replied Olof, it was not so long it would noi.reach.'^

IThe inhabitants of West Chester, in 1850, -were 596. In

1857, they amounted to 1014. The assessed value of private prop-

Of the personal property, about one, million consisted of DK>ney at interest, stocks, &c.

Ditto, by Chester County, about $75,000.

The Borough debt, this present year of our Lord (1857), amounts to the snug sum of $72,785. l^early one-fourth of this debt re- sulted from the Borough Subscription, in 1854, of $20,000 to thst.; ''Direct Railroad," - a subscription, which a majority of the Bur- ghers were rather more eager to Tualce, than they are now to pay. The balance. of the debt accrued chiefly from street improvements, and procuring a supply of good water.

The first foot pavement in front of private property, in T\"est Chester, was made in 1809, by Doctor William Darlington. There being no bricks then made in the Borough, rough j^eg-sfone.s were used for the purpose. The example was immediately follovred by Ephraim Bufiington, who resided opposite, at the present White Hail Hotel, in Gay street; and then, William Hemphill, Esq., - Avith more ambition, and better taste - procured bricks from abroad, and ixived neatly in front of his dwelling, on High street, where thee Bank of Chester County now stands. These were the voluntary acts of individuals : but the process found few imitators, until the Corporate Authorities required the side-walks to be regularly gra-

When the 8th Toast was drank, the following Song was volun- teered by Doctor Darlington :

Tune, Auld lang Syne.

Should days of tridl be forgot,

Although those days have fled ?

Can we neglect the sacred spot.

Where Patriot Tleroes bled ?

Ah, no ! those days of auld lang sym.

We never can forget, -

When, with our Sires, to Brandywine,

Came gallant Lafayette.

'By Brandywine's enchanting stream,

Our swains in peace Rhode, -

Cr ntil the Tyrant's minions came ITo stain its banks Avith blood.

And oh ! those days &c.

To meet the Foe-men on the plain,

Each Patriot onward press'd ;

And there, with Washington and Wayne,. Appear'd our honor'd Guest.

Those anxious days &c.

And there he bore him in the van.

Where Wasisington still led ;

And to sustain the Rights of Man,

The youthful Warrior bled.

Those fearful days &c.

Then, long as ouir romantic stream Shall roll its silver wave.

Its vales shall echos with the name Of Lafayette, the brave.

For ah ! those days of auld lang syne,

- We never can fbrget, -

When, with ©ur Sires, to Brandywine, Came g3,I!a(Bt Lafayette.

A due attention to> the minutiae of history, renders it proper to notice a little excresc27ice, which,in I8"^6, was formed near the termi- nus of the first West Chester Eailroad, under the name of the "extended" road. The! idea was, to carry the accommodations of tlie original road to every door, by extending the track throughout the streets of the Yillage. The project, however, proved as abort- ive in its results, as it wa» crude in its conception; the superero- gatory appendage was soon regarded as a nuisance, and abated ac-

It sliould be mentioned, in this connection ( Town Clock, page 39), tliat Mr. John Hall, Watch-Maker, - an old and respected in- habitant, - the faithful curator and regulator of the Towm Clock - has just now (August, 1857,) erected, and presented to the llorough, a beautiful Sun-dial, on a neat and substantial marble ])edestal, - planted on the South side of the C'ourt House. Let us hope it may long; remain, an appropriate emblem and me- morial of the worthy Dbnor, - who, to ail the demands of good citizenship, has ever proved himself

"True as a Dial to tihie S!un,

Although it be not shsBjed upon."

Ab. above ; anc. ancient ; att^ attorney ; av. ave- nue ; bel. -below ; Bet, between ; b. h. boarding house ; c. corner; carpt. carpenter ; conv. conveyancer ; E. East; Fr. French ; gent gentleman ; gentw. gentlewoman ; Ger. Germam; inst. ins'titute ; L. Latin ; lab. laborer ; manuf. manufacturer; mer. merchant; mkr. maker; mod. modern; N. North; nurs'm nurseryman; R. R. railroad ; r. residence ; South ; S. R. Strasburg Road ; suv. surveyor; W. West; wid. widow.

Afflick H. Malin, salesman, 14 E Gay Allen Thaddeus, assessor, 24 S Walnut Andress T., tobacconist, 41 E Gay Arnold G. C., tr of anc mod langurs & muc at Bolmar^s

Augee Samuel, hat store, 22 E Gay Apple Wm.,pliimr & gas fitter, 84 E Gay Apple Edwin do r 84 E Gay Atwood Jas., gent, 57 S Church-

Baily Jesse J., niirs^n, r 38 W Market Baily Wm. P., carpt, bh E Church ab Matlack Baldwin Ann, gentw,N Darlington bet Gay A Cliesnut Baldwin Eliza C., gentw, N. do do- do do Baldwin Rebecca, seamstress, 26 E Gay r N Darling- ten bet Gay & Chesnut

Baldwin Henry, carpt, b h 26 N New,

Baldwin Philip Hr, printer, IS & 15 N Gliurchbh

Baker Sami., paper hangr, N W cor Gay High b h

Barnard & Painter, lumber yd, N W c P R Chesnut Barmon Thos., lals B Miner Mow Walnut Barnard S., lumber yd, N W c P P & Chesnut r Washington betw High k Walnut Barnard Joseph W», mer, r 5 W Market Bates Benjamin S., crier of court, r 69 W Gay Bateman Thomas, carpt & builder, 90 W Miner Battin M., bricklayer, 112 W Gay Battin C., do 50 N Church Battin S., stone mason, E Miner beloAV Franklin Becket Wm., lab, N E c E Gay & Boot road Becket Caine, do, Matlack bet Barnard & Miner Bennett J., farm, N of Strasburg road Bennett M., do do do do Bennett Edwin, painter, r 32 North New Bennett Titus, trader, r 14 N New Bennett E. J., upholster, Strasburg road Bergstresser H. C., teacher, at Wyers Berry Abram, lab, Matlack above Union Betson Geo. W. gent, b h White Hall,

Bird Chas., gent, 124 S Church Bishop D., livery stable, E Market below Walnut

Bishop F. T., convy & real estate agt, office 37 N High

Bishop J. F., gentw, 29 South High

Black A. H., underkeeper of Prison, r 83 W Chesnut

Blenkin N., lab, Strasburg road below New

Bolmar A., inst for young men, Boot road N of Boro. Bowen B., lab, E Miner bel Wanut Boyle Emma, gontw, 9 N Walnnt

Bradford Mary, g^entw, 120 E Gay Bradford Jas H., M. D., Dean bet Church A Darling'-

Brinton John H., att^y, 8 E Market Brinton Geo., gent, N W c Church & Dean Brinton Alfred, baker, 26 W Market r 4 W Market Brinton Jane, gentw, 23 E Gay Brister D., lab, Matlack bet Barnard & Miner Brown Mary, confectionary, 43 E Gay Brown John, waiter, 25 Strasburg road Brown Charles F.,carpt, 141 West Market Brown Wm., stone mason, W Barnard ab Darlington Broomhall M. B., druggist, 5 N High r 79 N High Broomhall H., machinist, r 32 S Darlington Bruce Isaac, gent, 30 W Chesnut Buckwalter B. I\, teacher of mathe's, at Bolmar's inst Buckwalter Henry, real estate agt & conv, 7 N High

Bullinger Jos., cooper, b h 89 E Gay Burdsall Alex L., confec <fe baker, 22 S Church Burns Samuel jr., bricklayer, 147 W Market Burns John D., potter, r 147 W Market Burns Jas., carpt, b h 54 E Market Burns M., dobh 54 E Market Burns Michael lab, 66 N New Burns Sam., bricklayer, 147 W Market

Burns JoKn, bricklayer 70 S Walnut Burns Henryv harness maker, 54 E Gray Burnett Josiah, shoemaker, 5 Strasburg road Bushman Chas., gunsmith, 3^8 W Gay Burtin F:, porter, r South Church S of Dean- Butler Jos.,carpt, bh Black Bear

Caldwell E- H.,gentw,Dean bet Church Darlington Caldwell Jno., lab, b h N W c Union & Darlington Cain Thos., lab, 31 Strasburg road Cain Jeremiah, oyster & eating saloon/ under 7 N- High Camp E. Mi, salesman, b h W Hall Carpenter Thosjr., bar tender. Green Tree

Carsal Thos., lab, Matlack ab Barnard Carter Pat., shoemaker, 87 W Chestnut Cery Jno., lab, 35 N Darlington Cassatt E. S., gent. Chestnut bet Walnut A Matlack Chamberlin A. P., carpt, 28 E Miner Chandler M. T., pro Black Bear Hotel, S W c Mark- et & High

Cheyney Ann, seamstress, 73 W Chestnut Cheyney E., do- do do Cheyney Margaret, gentw, 64 S Church Cherington Eachel, gentw, 33 S Church Clark Lambert, book binder, 50 W Gay Clark Jno., contractor, 38- S- Church Clayton J. S. & Co., dentists'. Eagle Hotel K W c Gay & Walnut

Cleland Jas., Baker, r 143 W Market Cloud Jesse, livery stable, back Court' House* r 45

Cloud Michael, lab, W Market bel New Codey Pat., lab, 35 Strasburg road Coffman Edw., bar tender. White Hall Cogan Thomas, lab. Union ab Darlington Cogle Ephraim, hostler, r W of High bet Union and

Conlin Elizebeth, wid, 17 Strasburg road Conlin Sarah J., fancy trimming store, 9 W Gay Conlin Mary J., trimming store,- 29 N Church Connor Hannah,, gentw, 108 W Gay Cooper Ottley B., bricklayer, S Walnut *bel Market Cooper C., stone mason, 77 E Miner Cooper S. A., wheeler, r back Chester Co Cabinet Cooper Thos', brick mkr, Bolmar bet Market & Miner Cooper Wm. L., brick mkr, Chesnut bet Wayne & New Cope Paschal, street com, Walnut bet Magnolia & Lace}' Cope Eli, clerk, S E c Gay & High r N W c Barnard

Conghlin Jno., gardmer, N New near Chesnut

Court Geo., stage driver, 9 S High

Court J A., dress maker, 9 S High

Court Hannah, gentw, 9 S High

Court Rachel D., salesw, c Gay & Church r 9 S High

Cresson A. Miss., teacher, at Misses Evans' School

Crossinan E. H., clothing store, 14 E Gay

Crowell R. M., druggist, 28 W Gay

Culver S., principal public school, r 25 S Church

Cummings Thos., brick moulder, 17 W Barnard

Cummings Jas., brick moulder, E Gay bel Franklin

Cummings Jerry, lab,- Strasburg road

Cunningham E.> F.j. seamstress, 18 N New

Currey Thos., lab, E Barnard bet Chesnut & High

Ciisic John, wheelwright, r 105 W Market

Dallings William, painter, r 75 W Chesnut Damon Lorenzo, W Chester agr works, E Market bel Matlack

Damon & Speakman, W Chester agricultural works, N W c Union & Franklin

Darlington Wm., M. D., Preset Bank Chester County

Darlington Hannah, gentw, 8 W Gay Darlington Wrn., att'y- Office Church bet Gay <fe dies- nut r 2 E Chesnut

Darlington Sidney, gentw, 6 E Chesnut Darlington B., gent, 78 N High Darlington Jane, gentw, 34 S Church Darlington J. Lacey, gent, 56 S Church Darlington T. C., gent, 50 S Church Darlington Clement, clerk, r Church bet Miner and

Dary Wm. W., lab, N E c Matlack & Miner Davis & Martin, grocers, N W c Strasburg & New Davis Norris, grocer, r 17 N Church Davis Isaac W,. lab on R B, 8 Snare's row E Chesnut Davis Joseph, carpt, Washington bet Walnut and

Davis & Lewis, steam plaining mill, Walnut bet Wash-

Davis Thos, R., drover, N Darlington bel Biddle

Davis F. F., cashier Cbatesville Bank, r 78 W Miner

Davis L. H., machinist, r 4 E Miner

Davis John, lab, 83 E Miner

Davis Amos, plasterer, 61 W Barnard

Davis J. Miss, teacher, at Misses Evans^ School

Davis Reuben, teacher of Belles Lettres, at BohnarN

Davis Emeline, gentw, 64 S Church

Davis Hannah P., gentw, 74 S Church

Dawney Abigal, tailoress, 28 W Chestnut

Dayley Pat., lab, Strasburg road bel New

Denney Jos., lab, E Barnard bet Church and High

Dennis Emma S., teacher, 64 W. Gay

Devoe Jacob, provision dealer, 30 W Market, r S E c Gay & Franklin

Gickey J. C., gentleman farmer, 88 W Miner Doland Jas., carter, 155 W Market Dolby Tlios., lab, Strasburg road bel New Donley James P., potter, 96 W Gay Donley George, potter, 96 W Gay Donley James, gent. Market bet Walnut & Matlack Donley Hugh, lab, 16 N New Donley Eward, grocer, 2 r 4 N New Dorsey Michael, lab, Strasburg road bel New Downing & Pinkerton, editors and publishers Chester County Times, 14 B Gay J>unlavy Bridget, widow, 139 W Market

Eaclms Towmsend, gent, 44 W Market Early Milton, carriage manu, 46 r 56 N Church Ebbs Wm., gent farmer. New N of Town Edwards Hannah B., gentw, 3 N Walnut Ehrenzeller Geo., hatter, 20 E Gay, r 29 E Miner Elder James, gent. Union bet Church & High Eldridge Augustus, servant, 121 W Market Elfrey T. B., cooper, r Penn's Bow E Miner Elli(t)tt N. H., gent, E Chestnut bel Matlack Elton Emmor, gent, Washington bet Walnut & High Einbree James, gen, 43 S Church Einbree Pierson, Machinist, r 43 S Church Embree Wm., gent, 43 S Church Einbree Hannah, teacher, 43 S Church Embree Sibilla, teacher, 43 S Church Plmbree Rebecca J., gentw, 43 S Church Emlin James, gent, 19 W Chesnut England M. B., teamster, 11 Strasburg road Enos Geo., brick-moulder, Franklin Entriken E. S., sadler and harness maker, 54 E Gay r Washington bet High & Walnut

Entriken Wm., gent, 13 S Church Entriken Wm. W., clerk, agricultural ware house.,

Entriken Davis W., agricultural ware house, 45 N High r Chesnut bet Walnut & Matlack Entriken Washington's., chairmaker, 21 r25 W Gay Entrup B. H., teacher of G-reek, Latin and German, at Bolmar's Institute Evans Susan, widow, 44 E Gay Evans Levi, blacksmith. Snare's Row, E Chesnut Evans Mary, gentw, 24 E Biddle Evans F.C. xfe S. P., Female Seminary, Union bet Church & High

Evans Fhebe, widow, boarding house, 34 S High Evans H. S., editor and publisher of Record A Regis- Everhart William, dry good mer, N W c Market <fe Church r 12 W Miner

Everhart Ben]., mer, N W c Church and Market Evison Ann, widow, 5^6 W Miner

Fahnestock J., teacher, at Misses Evans' school Fairlamb C., mer, S E c Gay A High r42 Walnut Farley Jno., lab, 149 W Market Farley Jas., do do do Farley J., lab, Matlack bet Barnard A Miner Fassnacht Geo. B., soap and candle manu, 34 W Gay Fawkes Isaiah, gent, *22 S Darlington Fendall Mary A., trimming and variety store, 12 bh i

Fergus Thos H., prof of music, Strasburg iioad below

l^errell A., shoemaker, 66 S Walnut Fiinple R., lab, Worthington bet Walnut & Miner 'Finegan Jas., grocer, 9 N Church Finegan Pat., clerk, 9 N Church Finegan Peter, lab, 145 W Market Finegan B., lab, N W c Miner and Darlington Finegan M., lab, Miner ab Darlington Finegan Jas., wheeler, Matlack bet Miner Barnard Fithian L., shoemakor, 9 W Market, r 73 W Barnard

Fitzpatrick A¥m., lab, 64 N New Fitzsimmons Geo., plumber and gas fitter, Market bet Church & Darlington, /r .16 S Church Fleming Henry, carpt, 13 E Fiddle Fleming Henry, justice of peace, office 7, r 13 SHigh Flines Wm., wheeler, r Matlack bet Barnard & Miner Foster Thos., shoemaker, 57 W Gay Foster Thosjr., shoemaker, 57 W Gay Fralej^ Jos., cedar cooper, r 89 E Gay Frame R. Maris, supt of gas works, S Walnut above

Frame Fane, gentw, 13 N Walnut .Frame Clinton, lab, 91 E Gay Freeman H. B., watch and jewelry, 15 E Market Freeman Mrs-, S- C^, milliner, 15 E Market Freeman B., carter, 31 W Barnard Fuld David, clothing mer, 2.0 E Gay Furlong A., carpt, b h 27 W Market Fullerton F., oyster saloon, mnder Mansion House,

Fusselback Jno., cooper, b h 82 E Gay Futhey John S., gent, 29 S Church

Gaintner J. M., printer, 35 W Gay Galliner Jas., gent, 42 W Market ^Gardiner Wm., painter, 64 S Walnut

Crardiner Esther, gentw,. M S' Walnut Crardiner Mary, widow, 16^ W Miner Garrett Margaret, 63 W Chesnut Garrett & Jones, marble yd, Higlibet Chesnut k Wash -

Garrett Emma, confec, 49» E Gay, b h Biddle bet Matlack k Walnut

Gastrell Mrs., wig mkr and ladies hair dresser, 65>-

George John, tailor,. E Market bei Matlack Gibbons Hannah, gentw, 9 E Chesnut Gibbons Jane, gentw, 9 E Chesnut Gibbons Abram, gent, E Chestnut bel Matlack Gibbons E. E. k 1)., coach mkrs, E Market bel Matlack Gibbons Jos. G., gent, 7'9 E Market Gibbons J.,lab, E Miner bel Walnut Giimon Jno. F., harness mkr, 4 N Church b h 30

Givin Jas., drug^st, 3 N Church, r Barnard between. Darlington A New

Gladman Jno., livery stable, r48 E Market

Glad man Louisa, provision store, 48 E Market

Gladman Alex., barber, under 7 N High

Glenn Samuel, painter, 18 W Miner

Golden Jas. E., carpt,40 E Market

Gold W. T., painter, B E o Chesnut k Darlington

Gold E. W., dress mkr, S E c Chesnut k Darlington

Good Julia, gentw, 23 E Biddle

Goold Payne, tobacconist, 32' S High

Grant Rosanna, gentw, 45 W Barnard

Grant Jno., brick moulder, 45 W Barnard

Gray Gibbons, gent, 77 E Market

Gray Sarah D., gentw, 4 W Gay

Gray Ruth Ann, dress maker, 22 N New

Gray Jos. B., nurseryman, r N E c Walnut & Nields

Graves Mary, gentw, 7 8 S High

Green Jesse C., dentist, 17 W Gay

Green Wm., carpt, N Darlington below Biddle

Green John, lab, 93 W Market

Green Chas., brickmaker, Franklin bet Market & Gay

Green Mariam Mrs., 10 W Chesnut

Gregg Benj., carpt, 61 W Chesnut

Grier Geo., contractor, 62 S Church

Griffith J. J., tailor, b h Walnut bet Barnard & Miner

Griffith H., lab, on E E b h 8 Snarers row E Chesnut

Guhlman Charles, shoemaker, 85 E Gay

Guilkey J. C., shoemaker, b h 27 W Market

Guillemet D., Fr. teach, Clinton Square N Darlington

Guss Harry E., pro of Green Tree, N E c Gay & High

Guss Samuel jr., livery stable, 14 N Walnut

Guss Samuel sr., gent, 11 N Walnut

Hayes Benjamin, gent, iOO W Miner Gaines Hon. Townsend, Judge 6th judicial district r N E c Miner and Wayne Haines S. W., gentw, 58 W Chesnut Haines A. carpt, Washington bet Walnut & High Haines Abram W., carpt,* 68 S Walnut Haines Benj. F., prison keeper, N E c Market & New Haines Geoge D., carpt, b h 12 W Miner Haines Engene T., teacher, at pub School, r 77 W

Haines John T., carpt, 7 E Barnard Haldum Joseph K., carpt. Market ab Wayne Hall Thomas H., 2nd clerk in Bank, r ^ N W^alnut Hall Edward, coal yard, c E E & Franklin b h 22 N

Hallahan Pat., gardner, at Bolmar^s:

Hamer Emeline, wid, 84 W Minea^

Hampton Ruth gentw, -30 S Darlington Hannum Alice, dry good and grocer 8 E c Miner &.New Han thorn Sidney L., seamstress, 48 W Gay Harice Martin, lab, Matlack bet Barnard & Miner Harley & Kelley, ^carpet weavers, 33 N New Harley James, carpet weaver, r 104 E Gay Harmond Jerrey, trader, forks Strasburg R & Chesnut Harry Samuel, butcher, 84 W Market Harris George L., wheelwright, Matlack bet Chesnut Hawley George W., gent, 60 8 Walnut Hawley Thomas P., gent, 58 8 Walnnt Haws Hannah W., gentw, 3 N Walnut Hayes & Phipps, proprietors of Mansion House, 8 E c MarkOt 'Church

Heck C. C., carpt, 4 Snares row E Chesnut Hazar T. P., shoe maker, 27 Strasburg road Heed SamuePS., hatter, 14 E Gay Hefflefinger Jacob, Deputy Sheriff, b h 37 8 Market Heines Gustavus, gent, N Church bel Biddle Heines C., A. M. prof, of Ger, Classics, Mu'c and Drw

Hemphill James, gent, b h 81 E Miner Hemphill R. Coleman, gent, 44 8 Church Hemphill Wm. C.,livery stable, Miner bt Church AHigh Hemphill H. C., gent, b h White Hall Hemphill Joseph, atCy, 7 N High r 52 8 Church Henderson Mary G., gentw, 66 N Church Henderson Charles, bricklayer, 65 W Barnard Hennessy Thomas, shoe maker, 36 W Gay Hennessy Michael, lab. 79 W Chesnut Mennes^" J.., carpt, Eliz'hAv'e bet High and Chui'ch

! Henry R. C., shoe maiker, W Ohesnut bel New Henry Ellen, widow, N E c Union Matlack Hepburn Moses, gent, E Miner bel Franklin Hepburn Moses jr., barber, .6 E Market I Hesson H. A., pro White Hall, S E c G-ay & Church Hesson Abram S. , harnesmr,4 N Church b h 30 E Miner Hewes Charles P., sup phosphate dir, 30 E r 4 W Gay i Hewes Margaretta, salesw, 15 E Gay . Hickman E. C., harness mkr, 7 W Gay r Biddle bet Walnut & Matlack ' Hickman Eber, gent, 24 S High ; Hickman Francis, shoemaker, 21 S High Hilderman Jacob, lab, 79 E Miner Himes Joseph, g^nt, '24 S Darlington i Hodgson John, editor and proprietor of Jeffersonian, East Market, r 57 S High Hodgson and Dennis, triming store, 28 N Church Hodgson Mary, 168 W Gay Hoeber Fred., cake baker, 15 W'Gay Hoffman W., cabinet mkr, 51 E Gay, bh Eagle Hotel Hoffman Levi, engineer on R R, 2 Snareh Row Hogans D., lab, 37 W Barnard Hogans M., wheeler, 26 W Barnard Hollon Lucy, widow, 32 W Miner Hood Bepj., drover, 97 W Miner Hoopes Mary, millinery, 26 W Gay Hoopes Phoebe, confectionary, 24 E Gay Hoopes A. G., gentw, 15 W Chesnut Hoopes Joshua, teacher, S E c Matlack & Biddle Hoopes Curtis, gent, N W c Matlack & Walnut Hoopes R F., Recorder, 19 E Biddle Hoopes C., gent, 15 E Biddle Moqpes Jno M., stone mason. New N of Chesnutt

Hoopes Ezra, gent, 72 W Market Hoopes James J., carpt, 26 W Gay Hoopes J., hatter, 14 W Gay, b h E Miner be High Hoopes P M., harness maker, 54 E Gay Hoopes Stephen, shoemaker, Everhart^s grove W Miner Hoopes Kebccca, gentw, 71 E Market Hoopes Margaret, gentw, 71 E. Market Hooton Francis 0., att'y, office Church bet Gay and

Houpt Jacob, carpt, E Gay bel Franklin Howard A. M., laundress, 34 W Miner Howarth Eichard, plumber, 22 S Matlack Howarth N., plumber & gas fitter. Miner bel Walnut

Hunter J. Benton, printer, b h 57 S High Hunter A. W., widow, book, stationery Ac 45 E Gay

Hunter Emma, telegraph operator, r 34 S Church Hunt Joseph, carpt, 24 N New Hasted Daniel A Son, boot A shoe manuf, 18 W Gay Ilttstin Ann, 99 W Miner

lilingsworth James, turner, Daidington bel Chesnut Ingram John, blacksmith, c Matlack A Gay r 9 Snare's Row E Chesnut

Ingram Wm. John, blacksmith, r Snare's Row Chesnut Ingram A. P., butcher, Strasburg road Ingram Wm., gent, 33 W Miner Irwin Robert, R R contractor, 14 N High

Jackson John, real estate agt, 30 E Gay r 44 S Walnut Jackson L. Mrs., seamstress, 58 W Miner Jackson Mary S., r 11 E Chesnut Jackson Jane, milliner, 52 W Church

f Jackson J. B., shoemaker, N of Union bet High &

I Jackson S. S., conductor onP RK,r52N Church Jackson Seth S., farmer, r 19 Strasburg road i Jacobs Thomas B., pro. boarding school, 102-4 W Miner ! Jacobs Charles, segar maker, b h 47 E Miner James Hickman, Register of Wills r E Gaybel Frank-

James F. H., teacher of vocal music, r Clinton Square E Gay bel Franklin James Jesse, gent, 86 N High James & Devoe, provision store, 30 W Market James Rachel, widow, 82 W Miner James Harriet M., widow, 67 W Barnard Jeffecy Owen, lab, 49 E Miner

Jefferis J. Baya^rd, Frothonotary, r N E c Church &

i Jefferis Wm. W., Cashier of Bank, r 73 N High Jefferis M. T., drug^st, 21 N Church b h 20 W Chesnut - Jefferis Joseph A., lab, E Miner bel Franklin Jefferis Cheyney, speculator, 124 W Gay Jefferis Joseph, gent, S Church bel Miner i Jimmerson R., lab, Worthington bet Market & Miner . Jester David Y., wheelwright, E Market bel Matlack I John Thomas, shoemaker, 58 W Miner Johnson Geo, R. , cabinetmr, r N Darlington bel Biddle : Johnson Charles, carpt, Washington bet Walnut and

' Johnson James, lab, Matlack bet Union and Miner Joice Sarah wid, Nurse, 19 W Miner Jones Josiah S., confectioner, 71 W Gay

Jones David, marble yard, N High bet Chesnut and

Kannon David, farmer, Wm* Ebb's ten h N New Kaough Martin, contr, Clinton Square N Darlington

Keech Abner, stone mason, Clinton Square N Darlington Kenney Alice, seamstress, b h 34 E Miner Kelley E., shoe mkr, Strasburg road bel Chesnut Kelley Wm. H., express agt, Washington bet Walnut and Matlack

Kelley Hugh, carpet weaver, 33 N New r Strasburg road bel New

Kelley Elizabeth, wid, 14 N New Kelley Thomas G., Machinist, N W c Union and Franklin b h E Market bel Matlack Kennedy T. J., map pubisher, b h 28 N New Kerr George; carpenter, 5 W Chesnut Kessler H. S., carpt', Washington bet Walnut & Matlack Kilt Joseph, florist, S High bel Union Kimby A., lab on E E, b*h' 8 Snare's row E Chesnut KingP.', tailor, over P 0 r Clinton Square N Darlington. Kirk Alexander H., gent, 47 S Church Kirk M. James; blacksmith, r 93 E Gay Kirk Euth M., wid. 47 S Churcli Koncle Eliza, tailoress, E Miner bel Walnut Konner John, lab;- Washington bet Walnut and Matlack

Lack John, milk vender, W Gay bel New

Lack C. D., ladies' boot and shoe mkr, W Gay bel New

II Lackey Wm., lumber merchant, r 29' W Market . Ladley George, clerk, rE Marke*t bel Matlack I Lamborn Martha, gentwoman, 1>22^ E Gay ! Lamborn Priscilla, teacher, at Pui Sehool r T22 E Gay Lavery James, shoe findings, 9 E Market |l Lavery John, labj 131 W Market

Le Barbier F., teacher of Fr & Spanish^. Bolmar^s Inst I Lee 0. B., coal mr, E Gay rS W c Darlington & Union Lee Richard, brick mkr, c Barnard and^ Matlack Lent John, stove manu, 20 r 18 N Church Lent MrSi H., dry good mer, 18 N Church h Leslie Alexander, gent, 17 E Biddle Letford John,. H., confectioner, 12 N High Levis R. W. & Bro., groceries-, W c Church and Market r 19 S Church

Levis Lewis, teacher, of English at Bolmars Institute Lewis L. Thomas, bricklayer, 15 S' High Lewis Wm. carpt, E Gay bel Franklin Lewis D. Clinton, carpt, Washington bet Walnut and

Linch Wm., shoemaker, r 17 S High Linesley Sarah, nurse, 13 N Walnut Logue Emma,.^ncy trimming store, 27 N Church b h

Longstreth Benjamin, carpt, Everhart^s Grove W Miner

Lowry Rev. Robert, r 42 S High

Lowry Wm., carpt, Worthington bet Market and Miner

Lowry Robert, carpt, Washington bet High and Walnut

Love Mary A., gentw, 86 W Miner

Lucas Ann, seamstress, N W c New and Union

Macartney G. A., auctioneer, 34 S Darlington Mace Margaretta, mantua mkr, 6 S High Mace Sarah, widow, 6 S High Mahar John, lab, 55 E Miner Maguire Wm., mer, E Gay bel Franklin IMailand Thomas,, lab, 5 Snare's row E Chesnut

Mailly A., teacher of Fr., at Bolmer's Inst Manderheld Harry, printer, b h 57 S High Maris William, baker & confectionary, 4 W Market Markley Curtis, lab. Miner bel Franklin Marshall Ann, teacher, r 9 W Chesnut Marshall & Lackey, lumber yard, E E bet Walnut A

Marshall John, druggist, hardware & iron store, 15 N High r 14 W Market

Marshall Alexander, brick yard, r 50 S Walnut Marshall Lewis, lumber merchant, b h 69 E Market Martin Caleb E., grocer, r 3 Strasburg road Martin John^ moulder, N W c Union & Franklin b h E Market bel Matlack

Massey John, printer, 30 E Gay r 34 E Miner Matlack Phebe, gentw, 71 E Market Matlack J. Hoopes, gent, 71 E Market Matlack Margaret, gentw, 71 E Market Matlack Eebecca, gentw, 71 E Market May Addison, att'y, N W c Church & Lafayette McCabe Patrick, porter, W C depot r Matlack bet Bar* nard & Miner

McConnell Wm., painter, 28 W Market McCorkel George, plasterer, b h 54 E Market MCormick Eobert, pro W C hotel, forks Strasburg &

McCormick Wm., West Chester hotel

McCullough Wm., clerk, 80 W Miner

McCullough J. L., printer, b h 112 E Gay

McDermot Peter, shoe mkr, 16 S High r 16 N New

McDonald Sam., coach maker, r 110 W Gay

McElree Jas., carpenter, 52 S Walnut

McEnen Jas., lab, Matlack bet Union & Miner

McFadden Jas., lab, N High N of town

McFall Jane, shoe binder, Union bet Church & High

I McFarlan Ann, gentw, 67 W Gay i McGuin John, lab, Strasburg road bel New McGuin William, lab, East Barnard ab Darlington McHall Pat., blacksmith, Matlack bet Gay & Market McLeer Alfred, lab, 8 Snare's Bow E Chesnut McLeer George, machinist, b h 8 Snare's Kow E

McMichael Mrs. A. C., trimming & variety store, 26

McNutt David, Sheriff, 37 E Market McWilliams Wm, carpt, b h E Market bel Matlack McYeagh Wayne, att'y, 14 E Market r 45 W Gay Mellen Mary Ann, tailoress, 77 E. Miner Maelia John, lab, Strasburg road bel Chesnut Mellen Mrs. Jane, seamstress, 77 E Miner Meconkey D., banker, 8 N High Meguigan C. P., carpt, 36 S Darlington Mendenhall Cyrus, gent, r 19 E Biddle Menagh Bowen, pro Eagle Hotel, c Gay & Walnut Mendenhall N., gent, E Chesnut bel Matlack Meppen U. F., gardner, 91 N Chesnut Mercer Mrs. E., milliner, 17 N Church Mercer P., dentist, 19 N Church Mercer George A., clerk, 9 E Gay b h 12 W Miner Mercer Eliza, gentw, 12 W. Miner Mercer Newlin, carpt, 55 W. Barnard Mercer Robert, shoe mkr, r 40 S High Meredith George, butcher, Strasburg road bel New Meredith Lewis, cabinet mkr, b h 30 E Gay Meredith D. B., butcher, 69 W Miner Meredith T. Darlington, butcher, 69 W Miner Meredith George, carpt, b h 80 W Market Mertz John, teacher French & German at Wyers' Miles Yearsley, gent, 82 E Gay Miles Gideon, builder, E Market bel Matlack Miller Lavinia, gentw 11 W Chesnut Miller J. K., ladies' shoe store, 6 N Church r Miner bet Church & High

Miller 'Jbhn R., house and sign painter, 44 E Market

Miller C. D., blacksmith, r 74 S' High Millison Eli, pattern mkr, r E Market ab Matlack Monks Sarah Ann, confectioner, T9 E Miner Monks Zillah, teacher, . 79 E Miner Moffitt S. J., Milliner, 32. W Market Moore William A., P- M., r E Chesnut ab Matlack. Moore Rev. William. E., 20 W Miner Moore Robert S., carpt, Washington bet Walnut &.

Moore Francis, lab, 59 ^W Barnard'

Moran James, clerk. 1 3 E. Market r 23 W Miner Moran William, contractor, . E Miner bel Franklini Morgan Joseph, gent, 12.W Market Morgan Patrick, lab, 101 W Market Morris Paschall, Pres W G E R, 81 N Highs Moulder G., blacksmith^ r 75 E Gay

Nash Sarah Ann, widow, 103^W Miner Naylor James H., plasterer, 53 W Barnard'

Naylor Samuel, plasterer, 53.E Miner Nearmar Thomas, engineer, N W c Union Franklin r E Gay bel Franklin

Newlin John W., printer, 14iE. Market r 74 W Gay

Newlin Benjamin, gent, 21 N GKesnut

Newton Rev. Wm., N W c Chesnut & Darlington

Nields Cheyney, conv 103 > W Market' r 23 S Church

Nields John, printer, b h-23>S Church i

Nields Daniel, cab^t mkr 81 B Gay

Noble John, drover, r 66 E Gay

Nutter Adam, trader, N W c Miner & Matlack

jO'Brien Patrick^ lab, 41 Strasburg road

Ogden Elizabeth Miss, 7^-W Gay

|0-Neal James,' mason, S W c Darlington & Barnard

lO^NeaUohn, ostler, r 58>B Gay

iOrmsby William, lab 79 W Chesnut

Osmond Charles^ B., carpt,-b h Washington ab Walnut

SGtley Williami bricklayer,. c Biddle Walnut

Ottey Thomas E., carpt, ElChesnut ab\Matlack

I Painter Samuel M., Sec W C E E i? N W cChessnt

jPainter Cyrus P., printer, 30 E Gay r 34 E Miner I Painter Uriah H., lumber dealer, N W c E E & Ches- nut r N W c High & Chesnut Parke Francis, gentleman, 38 S High

I Parke C. Mrs., boarding house, 27 W Market (Parker & Barnard, dry good merchants, 7^ E Market

[Parker Abigal N., gentw, ll E Chesnub Parker Thomas Wi, Clerk of Courts, r 63 E Market ! Parker & Lee, coal mer, 3d door ab Depot ' Parker Samuel J., mer, r IT E Chesnut

II Parker N. J., photographic artist, 48 E Gay b h Green

j Parkin Eebeeca^ widow, 96 W Miner [ Paschall Stephen, gent, 66 *S Church I Passmore Benjamin J., clerk of Commissioners, r 73 E

j Passmore Eu.ffi,. clerk of Eb^rder of Deeds, r 73 E

Passmore Sarahj gentw, 13 W Chesnut Patten Jamesj carpt, r N D^lington ab Chesnut Patterson David E., carpt, r 25 E Miner Patterson Martha C., gentw,. M W Chesnut Paxson <S6.'.Taylor, grocersi N B c Market & Churcht

Paxson Henry, grocer, r 105 W Miner Pearce George W., editor and publisher of Republican Pearce Ann E., gentw, 101 W Miner Pearce Harriett P., gentw, 101 W Miner Pearce Margaret ta, gentw, 181 W Miner Pearce Joseph, lab, 20 N New Pearson Benjamin, gent, 7 N Walnut Pcnnock P., blacksmith, b h Black Bear Pennypacker Sarah W., gentw, 99 W Miner Pierce John R., currier, N W c Gay & Church r 11

Phillips Hannah, gentw, r58 N Church Phipps Samuel, Ibaker, 8 r 6 N New Pike Phebe, gentw, 32 S Darlington Pirn Ann M., gentw, 4 W Chesnut Powell Thomas, blind mkr, 79 E Gay b h Eagle Powell James, carpt, 25 S High Pratt Preston, teacher, Washington 8 doors bel Wal-

Pratt Mary C., teacher, rear of Chester County Cabi- net b h 43 S Church

Prendergrast Rev. I. F., pastor of St. Agnes' church

Price William H., book & stationer, 12 N Church r

Price Ann J., widow, 92 W Miner Price Isaiah, dentist, 14 S Church Price Henry, wheeler, E Gay bel Franklin Pugh Miss Rebecca, teacher, at Miss Pratt's, b hN W c Miner & Walnut

Purcell John, Queens' ware.mer, 80 E Gay

Pusey Jesse, salesman, 12 E Gay Pyle B. Franklin, att^y, N E c Church and Gay r 31

Pyle Miriam, gentw, 3 E Gay

Pyle John J., confectioner, 15 W Gay

Pyle Eli, mason, 15 W Gay

Pyle Henry, carpt, 15 W Gay

Quay Elizabeth, gentw, S W cor Gay & Darlingtour Quin Michael, lab, E Miner bel Franklin

Rawlings John P., house & sign painter, 23 N Church

Reed Jonathan, carpt, 71 W Barnard Reed Ezekiel, gent, 17 S Church Reeder G., painter, 18 W Miuer Reid Wm., hardware mer, 5 E Market r 27 W Gay Reid Wm. P., silver plater, 5 E Market r 70 W Gay Richards Miss Elizabeth W., young ladies^ boarding school, 96 E Gay

Richardson Franklin, door spring mkr & machinist, 12 E Market r Miner ab Matlack Riley Barney, lab. Market ab Matlack Riley Barney, fence builder, 76 S High Roach Patrick, lab 37 Strasburg road Roark B., lab, E Miner bel Franklin,

Robb John boot & shoe mkr, 77 W Chesnut

Roberts Jacob R., clerk, 3 N Church

Roberts Esther, widow, 6 W Chesnut

Robinson Benj. W., foreman brick mkr, r 56 S Walnut

Robinson Henry, brick moulder, E Gay bel Franklin

Rodeback Sarah, widow, 21 W Miner

Rodeback David, lab, 21 W Miner

Roe David, shoe mker, 6 N Church r 31 W Market

Kogan Ann H., dry goods & trimming^store, 32 W Gay Rogers T. C., teacher pennmanship & book-keeping Bolmar.% Institute

Rogers John, lab, »i3 Barnard ab Darlington Rogers Patrick, lab, 114 W Gay Romans David, carpt, lE Market bel Matlack Matlack bet Gay.ifc Church r 75 W Miner Rush Samuel, gent, 11 - S High Rush Mary Ann, grocer, 13 E Market Ruth Mordecai T., clerk Prothonotary^s office, r S Walnut ab Union

Ruth Edwin, machinist, 10 Snare's Row E Chesnut

Sander P. E., teacher drawing Bolmar's Institute Sauer Frederick, watch mkr, 92 E Gay Schmidt Adolphus, gardner. Price bet Church Dai*-

Schwab Jacob, clothing mer, 12 East Gay Schwab Isaac, salesman, 12 E Gay Scotten Daniel M., painter & paper-hanger, 8 S High

See Theodore, carpt, 22 S High Seller Charles, farmer, 3 Snare's Row E Chesnut Sergeant Jackson, druggist, 21 N Church Shaner William J., tallow chandler, 43 N New Sharp Nathan, fence mkr, 26 W Chesnut Sharpless James, gent, Clinton Square N Darlington Sharpless Alice, gentw, Clinton Square N Darlington Sharpless Jesse, gent, W Barnard bel New Sharpless Ann, gentw, W Barnard bel New Sharpless H. P., builder, 68 S Church- Sharpless Joshua, gent, 40 W Market Sharpless J. C., civil engineer, 40 W Market

Sharpies Philip P., sup W C R K, 82 S Church Sharpless S. E., brick mkr & coal mer, r 81 S Church Sharpless & Hall, brick mkrs & coal mers, S E c Union <fe Franklin & S W c Franklin <& R R Shaw Marshall, butcher, 84 W Market Shaw Charles, shoe mkr, b h 27 W Market Shaw William, harness mkr, 54 E Gay- Shea Hannah, grocer, 44 W Gay Sheldon Ruth.X, widow, 28 N New Sheppard Ann, gentw, 84 N High Sheppard Richard, farmer, Everhart^s grove W Miner Shields Edward, farmer, rl06 W Gay Shields Lewis W., plasterer, b h 106 W Gay Shields Wm. F., plasterer, c Washington & Walnut Shoemaker Benjamin, teacher mathematics & natural science, Bolmar's Institute

Sho waiter Joseph, road master on R R, r 10 Snare's Row E C'hesnut

Shur Richard, blacksmith, 83 E Gay -Simcox C., wheelwright, 88 W Gay Simcox L. B., lab^ E Miner bel Franklin 'Simcox Worthington, stone mason, S Walnut bel

Slack B. E.., bricklayer, c Walnut &, Biddle

Slack Eliza, 6:3 W Chesnut

Slane Patrick, lab, 39 Strasburg road

Sloan Mary, -seamstress, b h E Chesnut bel Matlack

Smedley Edward, nurs'm, N E c Chesnut & R R

Smiley Mary, gentw, 81 E Miner

Smith J. Curtis, mer, S W c Gay & Church

Smith Mrs. A., trimming store, 14 N Church

Smith Elizabeth, widow, 89 E Miner

Smith Sarah, gentw, 29 E Gay

Smith John M., carpt, 27 W Union

Smith John, bar tender, at Mansion House

Smith Many, wMow, 74 W Market

Smith Charles, lab 26 S High Smith Fanny, witJow, 58 S High Smith G, F., baker, 16 West ChesnuH Smith Joseph M., plasterer, 1 Snare's Row E Chesnuf' Smith Jacob W., plumber, E Gay bel Franklin Smith Amy, Miner bet Walnut and Matlack Snare Miller, grocer, 60 E Gay Southwood Jacob, sexton, N W e New & Miner Speakman Henry H., gent, E Market bel Matlack Speakman Wilson, gent, 38 E Miner Speakman Jonathan W., W C agricultural works, N W c Union & Franklitt r N W c Miner & Walnut

Spencer H., restaurant, 55 E Gay Spragg Martha, Widow, 34 S High Springsteel John W., segar mkr, 32' S High Springer Mary, gentw, 30 S Darlington Stager Augustus, gardner, 6 Snarers row E Chesnut Steen James, plasterer, 70 W Barnard Stephenson Richard, lab, 148 E Gay Still Abram, coach manuf, c Gay & New r 22 W G-aj^ Still Hannah J., straw & fancy milliner, 22 W Gav Stott Z., gent, Black Bear S W c Market & High Stott Jacob, bar tender. Black Bear S W c Market

Stow Charles, printer, r 44 S High Strickland Nimrod^ Canal Com., r 25 W Market Stromberg Olof, gent, 14 S High Sweney William, chair mkr, 21 r 25 W Gay Sweney Charles, chair mkr, r 33 W Gay Sweney John R., music teacher, r 10 W Market Sweney John H., clerk, r 10 W Market Sweney Thomas, lab^ 133 W Market

Taggart Mary, gentw, 13 N Walnut Talley Mrs. Mary, gentw, 13 N New Tanguy D., saleswoman, 9 E Gay Tapley George S., machinist, N W © Union & Frank- lin r N W c Walnut & Miner Taylor & Cloud, livery stable, back of Court House Taylor Wm. H., livery stable, r 46 E Market Taylor James, gent, 41 W Gay Taylor Joseph L., gent, 43 W Gay Taylor Joseph B., coack mkr, Darlington bel Chesnut Taylor Charity, milliner, 6 W Gay Taylor Franklin. M,D., superintendant of public schools of Chester county, r 122 E Gay Taylor Mary Ann, gentw, 60 N Church Taylor Anthony, gent, 58 E Market Taylor Mrs. Harriett K., N Darlington bet Chesnut

Taylor Sharpless, grocer, N E e Church & Market r

Taylor Wm. A., carpt, r N W c High & Barnard Taylor Emma, teacher, 40 W Miner Taylor Edwin 0., bricklayer, E Barnard ab Darlington' Taylor Moses, carpt, 15 S High Taylor J. G., butcher, c Goshen & High Temple Charles, carpt, 52 E Market Terrels James, shoe mkr, 56 E Gay b h 156 E Market Thomas Isaac, M. D., N W c Gay & Boot road Thomas Matilda B., fancy cap and trimming store,. 29*

Thomas Abram, lab, 116 W Gay Thomas Enos, gent, 7 W Chesnut Thomas John,, labv N E c Gay & Boot road

"60 f i)i'RECTOHY Gif' ' West ' CHEsTfife.

"Thompsoli ; Charles, liquor dealer, r E Market bel

T^horn Henry, painter, E Chesnut ab Matlack /Tillum J ames, gent, TO S Church Toog0ed'F. 'Lv,'oysterman, r T N 'Cliiireh -Tori'ey assistant easM first teller Bank

-Ohester' County, r T8 W Miner TowfiSeni Josepk J.^ gent, 4 W Gay Townsend Mrs. B-. A., fancy trimming rner, 70 E Gay ^T^ownsend Thomas, brick layer, 70 E Gay Townsend Rich. D., shoe mkr, Strasburg bel Chesnut Townsend B. Franklin, carpt, b h 54 W Market Townsend J. W., gent, r 56 S Church Townsend David, gent, N E c Matlack & R R Townsend Emmor, carpt, 58 N New Townsend Washington, gent, r 9 N High Townsend Rachel, gentw, 29 S High Travilla Jonathan, mer, 25 N Church r 76 W Miner Trout K., gentw, 36 S Darlington Trimble Richard, gent, 64 W Gay Trimble Rebecca F,, widow, 66 N Churd;i

Valentine C. M., dentist, 68 E Gay Valentine Anne, gentw, b h 68 E Gay Vallette M, F., editor :®odal'ist's Companion;3»0 E Gay Vanleer Barnard, agent on R R, r 85 W Chesnut Vanosten William, shoe mkr, 27 W Miner Vernon John, bricklayer, Washington bet Walnut &

Waddell WilMam B., atty, joffice 27 N High r ;60 S

Walls Thomas, variety stone, 95 W Market Wallings Henry, constable, ®3 W Chesnut Walters Townsend, County Treasurer, r 15.^C5hurck

Walton Isabel, gentw, 6 W Miner Walton Edgar, mer & grocer, E c Market & High

Walton- Amor, painter, Market ab Wayne Walton James, lab, Strasburg roaH bel ChesnUt Walton George, lab, 112 E Gay Warrington Thomas, di'y good mcr'and grocer, 9 r 11

Way Samuel, gent, 8 W Miner Way George, confectioner &Truit store, 6 N Church Webb Margaretta T., widow, E Barnard ab Darling-

Webb Hannah, gentw, '28 S Church

Weber Thomas E., tinker, b'h 16 S Churck

Welch William, carpt, Vh91 E Gay

Welch James, lab, ^ W Barnard

Wells William, carpt, E Miner bel Filanklili

Wetstone Samuel, shoeinikr, 62 N New

Whistler Thomas H.,lplaster,-37 E Miner

Whitaker Phineas L. , an ctioneer , T 2 ' N Ne W

White P. G., watch and jewelry,'S W c Gay^'&Walriut

White MrsAP. G., fancy milliner, T2 E <Gay

White George, carpt, '5^ E Market

White Thomas H., farmer, 1 22 W 'Gay

Whitehead William, dentist, 76 E Bay

Whiting B'enjamin E./cooper, b h 89 E Gay

Whiting William, blacksmith, 25 N Church

Witford' J., teacher, r 36 S High

Whitford Ellen A., teacher public school, 36 S High

Whitford Lousia S., teacher public school, 36 S High

Wickersham Esther, gentw, r 4 W Gay

Wickersham Eliza, gentw, r 4 W Gay

Wickersham Townsend, wagon mkr b h 4 W Gay

Wickersham Jefferis, tinker, r 32 E Miner

Willett Elizabeth, boarding house, 52 W Gay

Williamson William, atPy, r 35 S High

Williamson Orpha, gentw, 15 W Gay '

Williams Mary, widow, E Miner bel Franklin Williams Moses, carpt, r 48 S Walnut Williams Charles P., teacher of Chemistry, at Wyers^ Wilson Joseph P., att^, 25 N High r S High & Lacey Winterbottom P., fancy milliner store, 42 W Gay Winterbottom John tailor, r 20 S Matlack Woilerton Z. C., clerk and master of transportation W

Woilerton \V'illiam, Associate Judge, r S High Woilerton & Walton, grocers & mers, S E c Market

Wood & Pairlamb, hardware mer, S E c High & Gay Wood John, hardware mer, S E c Gay & High r N W e Walnut & Barnard

Wood Samuel J., coach & house painter 81 W Chesnut Woodward Thomas, currier, 1 r 31 W Gay Woodward Jesse, carpt, r Neilds bet High & Church W oodward E., photographer, W Gay over Hughes'

Woodward James, lab, Strasburg road bel Chesnut Woodward Jefferis, blacksmith, 32 W New Woodward Sam., shoe mkr, G N Church r 28 S High Woodward H. M., milliner, 24 N Church

Woodward Tacy, widow, 64 S Church

Woodward Lee P.. printer, 56 W Miner

Wood Harriet, gentw, 3 S High

Worrall E. P., dentist, 47 N High

Worrall George F., book & stationer, 7 r 5 E Gay

W'orrall J. Hunter, teacher mathematics at Wyers

Worth Benjamin, carpt, 76 W Gay

Worth Phebe, gentw, 38 W Gay

Worth Joseph, boot & shoe mkr, 11 N Church

Worthington John T., gent, 82 W Market

Worthington Wilmer, Si. D., 26 S Church

Wright Francis H., veterinary, White Hall Hotel Wright John, farmer, Everhart^s Grove W Miner Wright Samuel, butcher, N Darlington bet Church &

Wycks C., hair-dresser Cupper & leecher, 8 N Church r N W c Market & Darlington

Yager Arthur, wheelwright, 81 W Cheenut Yamall Walker, gent, Chesnut bet Walnut & Matlack Yarnall Margaret, gentw, 5 N Walnut Young Sarah Ann, widow, 36 W Market

Zell David, R R conductor, r 14 W Church Zell John P., bar tender, Eagle Hotel

usT or streets:

G^iy is the dividing street North and South, and Church East and West. Even numbers will always be found on the South side of streets running East and West, and odd numbers' on the North side; even num- bers-on the West side of streets running North and South, and odd numbers on. the East side.

Adams street, from E Gay to Lacey, E of Franklin. Ashbridge avenue, from N New toN High, N of Eliz- abeth avenue.

Ba^mard street, from.S - ayne to Bolmar street, Bo- rough line E, S of Miner.

Biddle st., from N New to W C R E, N.of Washington^ Bolmar st., BoroughJine E, from E. Gay to Borough line, S E of Worthington.

Boot road, from.E Gay running N E & S W.

Chesnut st., from Borough line W to Boot road, N of

Church st., from Goshen avenue borough line N to Borough line S, between Darlington & High. Darlington st., from Goshen avenue,* Borough line N to Borough line S, W of Ciiurch.

Dean st., from S Darlington' to S High, S of Union. Elizabeth av., from N New to N High, N of Marshal] Franklin st., from Borough line N to E Union, E o

Gay st., from Borough line W to Borough line E, ? of Market.

Goshen av., Borough line N, from N New to Borough

Highs st., from Goshen av.,. Borough line N to Borough line S, E of Church,.

Lacey st., from S High to Bolmar st., Borough line S of Magnolia.

Lafayette st.,from N New to N Matlack, N of Biddle.

Linden st, from S New to Bolmar st., Borough line E,

5 of Nields.

Magnolia st-, from S High to Bolmar st.. Borough line E, S of Union.

Market st., from Borough line W to Borough line E, between Gay and Miner.

Marshall st., from N New to N Franklin, N of Lafay*

Matlack st., from Goshen av.. Borough line N to Bo- rough line S E of Walnut.

Miner st„ from Borough line W to Bolmar st.. Bo- rough line E, S of Market.

New st., from Goshen av. Borough line N to Borough line S, W of Darlington.

Nield st., from Borough line W to Bolmar st.. Bo- rough line E, S of Price & Lacey.

Penn st., from E Gay to Lacey, E of Adams.

Price st., from Borough line W to S High, S of Union

Railroad av., from E Magnolia to Borough line S Worthington, E of Matlack-

Strasburg road, from c of Gay & New, running N W

Trego av., from N New to N High, N of Ashbridge av.

Union st., from Borough line W to Bolmar st.. Bo- rough line E, S of Barnard.

Virginia av.,from N New to N High, N of Marshall.

Walnut st., from Goshen av.. Borough line N to Bo- rough line S, E of High.

Washington st., from N Church to N Franklin, N of

Wayne st., from c Strasburg & Chesnut to W Union W of New.

Worthington st., from E Gay to Borough line S, c R

Baptist Chctrch. - South High street, below BarJ and 160 Sunday School Scholars. Services at 10 J

Pastor - Rev. Kobert Lowry.

Worrall, P. Goold.

Trustees - E. P. Worrall, R. M. Frame, William A, Taylor, George Fitzsimmons, Payne Goold.

Friends' Meeting. - North High and Lafayette streets. Meeting every First day, and every Fourth day, except Monthly Meeting week, which is held the last Seventh day preceding the last First day, all com- mencing at ten o'clock, A. M.

Ministers - Stephen Paschall, Ann Jackson, and Sarah Hoopes.

Friends' Meeting. - Chesnut street,between Church and High - Meeting 10 o'clock, A. M., First and Fifth day. Monthly Meeting - Fourth day following th® last Second day.

Ministers - John WoodJ, Hannah Gibbons.

First Presbyterian Church - Corner of Minm* and Darlington streets. Organized January, 1834. 186 members and 180^ Sunday School Scholars. Ser-

Pastor - Rev. William E. Moore.

Elders - Henry Flerning, Esq., Wilmer WorthiDg-| ton, M. D., P. Frazer Smith, Esq., Lambert Clark, WmJ Fo-Wyers.

Trustees - Henry Flcmino:, Esq., William William' son, Esq., John Marshall, William Apple, Wilmer Wor- thington, M. D., P. Frazer Smith, Esq., B. Franklin Pyle, Esq., Francis Parke.

Methodist Episcopal Church. - Corner of Mar- ket and Darlington streets. 195 Members and 8 Pro- bationers, and 317 Sunday School Scholars. Sabbatli morning service 10 J o'clock during the year. Even- ing service, from November to April, 7 o'clock; from April to November, 7J o'clock. Lecture and Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening. Church Bible Class, every Friday evening. Baptisms, fii'St Sabbath of each month, o'clock, P. M. Sacrament of Lord's Supper, first Sabbath of each month, 3 o'clock, P. M. Missionary Concert, last Wednesda^^ evening of each month. Prayer Meeting, every Saturday evening at

Pastor - M. D. Kurtz.

Stewards - Cheyney Nields, John'H. Sweney,James Sweney, John Lent, William Ingram, Caleb J. Mat-

Trustees - Wm. Ingram, J. H. Sweney, James Swe- ney, C. Nields, J. Lent.

Protestant Episcopal Church. - West Gay street between Darlington and New. Founded 1835. The congregation numbers about fifty families. The pre- sent number of communicants is 86. The Sunday

Rector - Rev. William Newton.

Wardens - Lewis Brin ton, J. H. Bradford, M. D.

Vestrymen - William Darlington, M. D.,01ofStrom- berg, George W. Pearce, James H. Bull, David Me- conkey, Minshall B. Broomhall,, Thomas B. Jacobs, Henry S. Evans, Henry Buckwaiter.

St. Agnes' Church. - West Gay between Darling-

School Scholars. .

Pastor - J. F. Pendergrast.

Zion A. M. Church. - Everhart's Grove, Miner street. Founded 1835. Services every Sunday at Pastor - Rev. John M. Brown.

West Chester Public Schools. - East Barnard street between Church and High, and West Bar- nard between Church and Harlinadon streets. - White Teachers; Secondary Department, 68 Boys, 54 Girls, 3 Teachers ; High Department, 5G Boys, G5 Girls, 3 Teachers. Colored School - 38 Boys, 27 Girls, and 1

Directors - Henry Sharpies, Jesse C. Green, R. Maris Frame, Benjamin Bates, Washington Townsend, Minsliall B. Broomhall.

Institute for Young Gentlemen. - Boot Road. 90 scholars, 12 teachers. A. Bo|mar, Proprietor.

Mrss Barclay's Select School. - No. 9G West Miner street. 17 scholars.

IMiss Emma Dennis' Primary School. - No. G4 W.

Miss Hannah Embree's Primary School. - North Fast corner Church and Barnard. 18 scholars.

Miss Mary C. Pratt's Day School for Young liADiES - In the rear of the Chester County Cabinet. 45 Scholars, 2 Teachers.

Private Boarding School for Boys. - No. 102 and 104 West Miner. Thomas B. Jacobs, Proprietor. 15 scholars, 1 teacher.

Miss E. W. Richards^ Young Ladies' Boarding

Student's Home. - North East corner of Market and High streets. A day school for young ladies. Is- abella B. Butler and Sarah Hughes. 19 scholars.

West Chester Female Seminary. - Union street, between Church and High. Conducted by the Misses female teachers.

West Chester Academy - West Gay street above pal. 81 Scholars, 6 Teachers.

Trustees - Joseph J. Lewis, Dr. William Darling- ton, John W. Townsend, Dr. Isaac Thomas, Dr. Wil- mer Worthington, John Marshall, Washington Town- send, Joseph Hemphill, Joseph P. Wilson.

Friends' School. - North Church between Chesnut and Washington. 16 scholars, 1 teacher.

Chester County Atheneum. - 45 E. Gay. No. of volumes, 2092. Manager and Treasurer, Washington

Working Mens' Institute. - Located in the second story of Townsend's Building, No. 30 East Gay street. Incorporated Sept. 25th, 1855. The Institute meets the first Saturday evening in every month. The Library is open every Saturday evening. It contains about 600 volumes. Terms of membership 50 cents per annum.

President - L. W. H. Kervey.

Vice President - Daniel Nields.

Secretary - Cyrus P. Painter.

Treasurer - R. Maris Frame.

Librarian - Paul F. Whitehead.

Managers - Lewis Marshall, William Shields, Jos. B. Gray, D. Clinton Lewis, Joseph Kift.

CHief Burgess - Joseph P. Wilson.

Second Burgess - ^William B. Waddell.

Assistant Burgesses - Wm. Ingram, George Brin- ton, Lewis W. Shields, Robert Mercer, Samuel S.

i Borough Treasurer - William S. Kirk.

I Superintendent of Water Pipes - William Apple.

1 Street Commissioner - Paschall Cope,

i Water Committee - ^^Wm. B. Waddell, George Brin- j . ton, William Ingram.

I Street Committee - William Ingram, Lewis Shields,

Robert Mercer.

i Gas Committee - Lewis Shields, Samuel S. Heed.

Committee on Mill Property - George Brinton, Rob- ert Mercer, William B. Waddell.

; Borough Constable .and Clerk of Market - G. A,

Lamp Lighters - William Lynch, Andrew Ferrell.

I The regular meetings of Burgesses are held the se- cond Tuesday evening of each month at the office of the Chief Burgess.

Bank op Chester County. - Capital $225,000. Discount days - Tuesday & Friday, at 11 o^clock, A. M. the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas days.

President - Dr. William Darlington.

Cashier - WillliamW". Jefferis.

Assistant Cashier and Paying Teller - John W. Tor-

Receiving Teller - William S. Kirk.

Directors - Dr. William Darlington, Smith Sharp- less, RichardM. Thomas, Dr. Isaac Thomas, Jacob B, Morgan, Dr. Wilmer Worthington, George Brinton, John Marshall, William Darhngton, Esq., William Windle, Joel Hawley, Joseph Dowdall, Joseph P.

East Gay street. Office hours from 7 o'clock, A.

' Post Mastei' - William A. Moore.

Time of departure and arrival of the different Mails:

Philadelphia Mail - Per Railroad. Semi-daily,

Philadelphia Mail. - Per Stage. Daily, except

Reading Mail. - Tri-weekly. Leaves Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A. M., arrives Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 P. M.

HummelstoWxN Mail. - Leaves Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A. M., arrives Monday, Wednes-

Perryville, Md., Mail. - Leaves Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday at 11 A. M., arrives Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday at 12 M.

Wilmington, Del., Mail. - Leaves Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday at 7 A. M., arrives same days at 6

Hamorton Mail. - Leaves Tuesday, Thursday and

SuGARTowN Mail. - Leaves Tuesday at 7 A. M., arrives same day at 12 M.

Morton viLLE Mail. - Weekly. Leaves Tuesday at

Horticultural Society. - Hall North High st., be- tween Chesnut and W ashington. Fairs semi-annually. President - Jonathan C. Baldwin.

Vice President - Pierce Hoopes.

Recording Secretary - Joseph B. Gray. Corresponding Secretary - Josiah Hoopes. Executive Committee - J. B. Wood, Wm. S. Kirk, J. C. Baldwin, James Powell, Alexander Marshall.

West Chester Railroad. - Depot 47 East Gay street. Cars leave at 7J o^clock, A. M.,and 3 o'clock,

President - Joseph J. Lewis, Esq.

Secretary and Treasurer - S. M. Painter.

Superintendent - Philip P. Sharpies.

Reading Stage. - Leaves Keystone Hotel, Reading, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, and Green Tree Hotel, West Chester every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning, at 7 J o'clock; pass- ing Oakland, Lionville, Eagle, Wallace, Loags, Mor- gantown, Joanna Furnace and Eeckersville. Fare to fading, $2. John G Dunwoody, Proprietor.

Cochranville Stage - Leaves Cochranville every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, and White Hall Hotel, West Chester, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 o'clock, A. M.; passing Marshal- ton, Embreeville, Unionville, Doe Run and Gum Tree. Pare to Cochran ville,|l. Francis Conway, Proprietor.

New Holland Stage. - Leaves New Holland every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Green Tree Hotel, West Chester, every Tuesday, Thursday jTnd Saturday morning, at 7 o'clock ; passing Dowmingtown, Gallagherville, Brick, Brandywine Manor, Rockville and Waynesburg. Fare to New Holland, $1 87-|, R. Fox, Proprietor.

Wilmington Stage. - Leaves West Chester every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning at 7 o'clock. Returning, leaves Wilmington at 1 o'clock same days.. Pare to Wilmington, $1. George Court, Proprietor.

Philadelphia Stage. - Leaves Green Tree Hotel, West Chester, every morning at 7 o,clock. Return^ ing, leaves W'hite Hall Hotel, Philadelphia, at I J o'clock. Fare to Philadelphia, 62J cts. Stackhouse

West Chester and City Express. - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, John Roe. Proprietor.

First West Chester. - Instituted 1799. Engine House No. 26 North Church street. Stated meetings the last Saturday night of each month. 73 Active and

President - Edwin Otley.

Vice Presidents - Jonathan Speakman, Samuel J.

Secretary - E. F. James.

Treasurer - Jesse C. Green.

Trustees - Jesse C. Hreen, J. Smith Futhey, Wil- liam Butler.

Engineers - E. H. Townsend, Lewis W. Shields, Henry C. Baldwin, Washington S. Entriken, Jackson Sergeant, John W. Newlin.

Good Will - No. 44 North Church street. In- stituted in January, 1833. Incorporated in 1846. Meet the last Saturday in January, March and May. 45 Active and 30 Contributing Members.

President - Simon Barnard. .

Vice President - Joseph B. Jefferis.

Treasurer - William Darlington, Esq.

Secretary - Henry W. Carruthers.

Chief Engineer - John Lent.

Assistant Engineers - George B. Fassnacht, Joseph Rothschild, Abner M. Garrett, Edwin Bennett, Wm.

Fame. - Engine House No. 49 East Market street. Organized Feb. 9th, 1838. Incorporated July 29th, 1852. The 'Company meets the Second Saturday evening in every month. 106 Active and 60 Contrib-

President - Wilmer Worthington, Jr.

Vice President - Theodore P. Apple.

Secretary - Henry Fleming, Jr.

Treasurer - C. M. Valentine.

Chief Engineer - D. Clinton Lewis.

Assistant Engineers - Francis Gnss, John McKay, T. P. Apple, John Stewart, P. McHale.

Electing Committee - S. S. Heed, Jacob HoopCs, James Harley.

Trustees - Wilmer Worthington, Jr., C. M. Valen- tine, Cyrus P. Painter,

in the Cabinet Hall, on Thursday evenings. Installa- tions on the first Thursday of October, and first Thurs- day of April. Number of Members 103.

Noble Grand - Joseph Kift.

Vice Grand - J. B. Jefferis.

Secretary - Joseph B. Gray.

Union Lodge. - No. 28 West Market street. In- Saturdays in each month. 74 Members.

Noble Father - Rev. John M. Brown.

Noble Grand - Francis Moore.

Vice Grand - Alison Williams.

Recording Secretary - Solomon A. Cooper.

Court House - North West corner Market and High streets. The regular Terms and Sessions of the Oyer and Terminer and Common Pleas, commence by law, on the last Mondays of January, April, August, and October. The Orphans' Court will be held on the second Mondays of March, June, September, and

President Judge - Hon. Townsend Haines.

Associates - Nimrod Strickland, William Wollerton,

Prothonotary - J. Bayard Jefferis.

County Prison North East corner Market and

New streets. Benjamin F. Haines, Keeper; Andei^on Black, Under Keeper. '^9 Prisoners.

Chester County Cabinet of Natural Science.

President - William Darlington, M. D., LL. D.

Secretary and Treasurer - Washington Townsend

Curators - Wm. W Jefferis, Wm. D. Hartman, M- D., J. Lacey Darlington.

Gas Works. - South East corner Miner & Matlack-

President - John Marshall.

Treasurer - George W. Pearce.

^ Managers - Dr.- Worthington, ^ViHiam Darlington, Esq., Jos. P. Wilson, Samuel R. Brick, H. P. Sharpies.

Superintendant - R. M. Frame.

Oaklands Cemetery. - Annual Election, first Mon- day in June.

President - Dr. Wilmer Worthington.

Secretary - Joseph Hemphill.

Treasurer-- W. Towuseni I .

Managers - Dr. ^Vilmer Wo^Jliington, John Mar- shall, Joseph Hemphill, W. Townsend, J. Lacey Dar-

National Telegraph. - Office No. East Gayst. Connection wi tli all parts of the U ni ted S tates. Rates - ten words 25 ce)its;eacli additional word two cents, to Harrisburg and Pliiladeljdiia, and inteiancdiate skv tions. To other cities and towns regular tariff r^ites.

West Chester Police Association Stated meet-

ings are held semi-annually, on the first Monday in February, and the first Monday in August, at the White Flail Hotel.

President - L. W. H. Kervey.

Secretary - William Apple.

Treasurer - J. J. Parker.

Crank & Dasher. - Meet weekly during the Win- ter season, in Townsend's Building, No. 30 East Gay

^Managers - John P. Bally, William Shields, Lewis

West Chester Female Bible Society. - Auxili- ary to the Pennsylvania Bible Society. Hold public meeting annually. Book depository for the sale of Bibles and Testaments, at E. H. Townsend's Store, Southwest corner of Gay aid High streets.

President - Mrs. Anna Lowry.

Secretary - Miss Harriet Ingram.

Treasurer - Mrs. Sarah F. Worrall.

Ladies' Union Benevolent Society. - Distribu- tion commences after the second Wednesday in De-

President - Mrs. Sarah Farley.

Vice President - Mrs. W. Townsend.

Secretary - Miss Elizabeth W. Smith.

Treasurer - Mrs. Catharine P. Darlington.

The Club. - Room in Hemphill's Building. Liter-

President - Dr. Franklin Taylor.

Vice President - J. C. Sharpless.

Secretary - Cheyney W. Nields.

Treasurer - S. R. Downing.

Librarian - M. P. Jefferis.

Agricultural Society. - Agricultural Fair and An- nual Meetings held in September, and business meet- ings last Monday in April.

President - Isaac W. Van Leer.

Vice Presidents - Lewis Brinton, Joseph Dowdall, Dr. J. K. Eshleman, Edward Gheen.

Recording Secretaries - James H. Bull, William D.

Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer - J. Lacey

Executive Committee - Lewis Sharpless, Joseph ward, Edwin James, Francis Strode, William Chalfant, Thomas W. Cheyney, William B. Baldwin.

Chester County Medical Society. - Meeting of Society last Tuesday in each quarter.

President - Alex. K. Gaston, M. D.

Vice Presidents - Isaac Z. Coffman, M. D., Williana

Kecording Secretary - Jacob Price, M. D.

Corresponding Secretary - Caleb Swayne, M. D.

Treasurer - William D. Hartman, M. D.

Censors - J, BI.Brinton, Mi D., William W. Town*

National Guards. - Armory in Everhart^s Build- ing. Meetings first Tuesday evening in each month.

Captain - Kobert Irwin,

Secretary - John P. Rawlings.

Treasurer - Henry R. Guss.

Census op West Chester; for 1857 - Taken

pressly for this work:

Black Females, 253.

The subscribers have constantly on hand a large assortment of

Foreign and Domestic Marble,

All the latest design and style of Architecture. Also, all designs in the above line neatly ex- ecuted. All kinds of

PlftTWRMS, BSflCKETS,

Tops For Tables, Bureaus and Wash Stands. All of the above furnished with the best op MATERIAL and at city prices.

GARRETT & JONES, Proprietors.

High Street, between Chesnut & Washington, West Chester, Pa.

Ch micalSr Itye-StuflEs, Paints.

Oils, White Lead, zinc, Lamp Blaek, Combs,.

Hair lfr.iislies, Tooth Brushes, Wail Brashes^, and Paint Bl°ushes; Cologni^s, Extracts for the Slaiidlierchief, Shaving- Soaps anil Creams, Shaving Brushes, Concentrated Eye. Wagon

selected with great care, so that everything sold will be WARRANTED TO

the most healthy and refreshing beverage no-w in use. Having one of

can furnish an article inferior to none in the United States.

[PilES BSEiStffliBadS WOEMS,,.

Ladies un ler vests, assorted sizes, qualities and patterns, Infants " in graded numl)ers up to adult size. G-entlemen's uadervests and drawers.

The above articles are kept in cotton, lisle thread, merino and silk.

VestingSs Cloths^ Cassimers and Shawls^

Embroideries, Silks, Velvets in colors, Welch and Gauze Flannels, shrouding materials, embroidered, hemstitched and plain handkerchiefs, and white goods.

Extra width Sheetings, Muslins & Counterpanes

Opposite Mansion House, West .Chester Pa.-

GlovcS, Hosiery and Trimmings,

MERiJJO U\DERV2STS, all Etnds & Styles,

IN variety;

Gay Street, opposite the White Hall Hotel,

Jtotablished in the year 1813, has been under the cliarge of the present Principal since the 1st of May, 1854, and has gradually ris- en to a high rank in public confidence and patronage. The course of instruction is v:;ry extensive; its aim, accurate and thorough scholarship ; its design, to prepare boys and young men lor College, or fit them for usefulness in the various requirements of active life. The Department of the Classics and Classical Literature,

Ancient & Geography, Arch acolc gy & Mythology

is under the chirge of the Principal, who also teaches

Tine and MalBteiwalicai Kcixartments

are taught by gentOmen, whose ability and experience amply quality tiiem tor then- respective duties. Instruction in the

is given by resident n itive Teichers. Six Assistants are employ- ed in the V u'lous oper itions ot the School room ; hence the class- es are rmmu'eus, and each pupil is enrolled in such cKsses, as are best suited to his age and actual acquir.^meiits, securing to ail frequent and searching recitations.

have lately been added to the regular exercises of the School* - The Principal is determined to make his School more and more worthy of the liberal patronage, which it has received. He has opened in connection with the Academy a department of

where young men and others may obtain a knowledge of CHEM- ISTRY in its application to AGRICULTURE and the ARTS, without being regularly connected with the school as pupils. - Lectures on

Natural Philosophy, Chemistry ,Anatomy & Physiology

are delivered during the sessions of the School.

For further information apply in person or by letter, to

Wm. F. WTEBS, FrincipaL

Stall No. 45, residence Unionville,

Stalls No. 8 & 10, residence Darlington's Cor.

Stall No, 57, residence West Goshen,

Stall No. 36, residence. Traveller's Rest, Strasburg road.

Stall No. 50, residence Westtown.

Stall No. 17, residence E. Bradford.

Stall No. 28, residence W. Bradford.

Stall No/42, residence, Pocopson.

Stall No. 1, residence E. Marlborough.

Stall No. 26, residences, W. Goshen, and S. E. corner Goshen avenue and High Street

Stall No, 40, residence, Marshallton.

Stall No. 3. (lower market) residence. North ;New, North of town.

Stall No. 30, residence N. Darlington between Chestnut & Biddle,

No. 12 East Gay St., West Chester.

THE subscriber most re. tomers and the public in general that he has open- ed a new Clothing Store, consisting of a very large assortment of

Ready-midaClo'lung

Gentlemens Furnishing market rates. To m ike business satisfactory con fidence must be estanhsh- ed betw'een the buyer and the seller, as there must always be difficulty and delay, while there is doubt on either side. Imphcit reliance upon the words of the seller, saves time and facilitates business.

Equivocation behind the counter is the parent of equivocation before the counter, for where the former is practised, the latter will be resorted to. Business can be conducted successfully and with infinitely more satisfaction to all parties, without resorting to it. The adoption of the princi- ples of fair prices, in every instance carefully avoiding the slightest misrepresentation, removes all obstacles, and ensures expedition and confidence. These are our ideas of business, and this trin- ciPLi; will continue to be carried out at

Sew & Cheap Clatlting Store, So. 12 Bast Gay St.,

In the house formerly occupied by G. F. Worrall, as a Book Store. DC7* We always take pleasure in showing our goods.

Four doors below Chestnut,

Syringes, Trusses, &c.. Ears for the Deaf, the London Acoustic Auricles, and five v irieties of Auricles; the invisible Sound Mag- . nifier and Organic Vibrator; Si ver Ear Cornets, Artificial Drum or Tym{)ani, Berlin Ear Trumpet, Roussel's Patent Ear Trumpet; Miss M irtine u's Ear Trumpet ; Ear Tubes twenty-two varieties of Hearing Trumpets; large assortment of Trusses. Also, the French Truss, Shoulder Br ices Suspensory Bandages, Elastic Stockings for Varicose, or enl irged Veins in the Leg ; Knee C ips, &c.; Dr. Mattson's Patent El istic. Syringe, it is light and portable, and can be carried in the pocket; Maw s Self-Injecting Syringe; a New and improved French Injecting Syringe ; Male, Female and Chil- dren's Syringes Farrier s Instruments; Horse Spring Lancets, plain and With gu ird , Cattle L meets; Nicking Knives, Seton Needles, Horse Syring.s C pen Instilments &c. &c. Genuine Evans' London Tau;n.) L meets, Thirrier s French L meets. ,, Physicians' Bottle C .ses, Electro-M gnetic Machines &c. . &c. Gilchrist's Amer.cm n e plus ultri R tzors also, his celebrated Frame Back Razor; U' id e & Butcher s old Army Razors ; Rodger s & Wos- tenholm's fine Razors Rodg w s Launder s Wood's and Snyders's Razor Strops Lilies' Scissors of the finest quality; Wostenholm's Pen, Pocket B^-wicand D.rk Knives over three hundred varietiee of Wostenholm's Pen ami PoCi^et Knives.

R izors ground an 1 Honed, Scissors Sharpened, and Cut- lery ground and rep lired by F,

1 3 South Kighth street four doors below Chesnut.

The second story of the Fame Engine llouse»

The Eoom is 40 by 20 fast, well lighted with Gas, sRp* pliOi with Seats, and is an excellent Eoom far

Op any kind. Terms Moderate. For further in- formation, apply to cither of the undersigned.

Trustees of Fame Fire Company.

House & Sign Painter, and Glazier,

Pwcspectfully informs the citizens of the Borough and County, that that he is prepared to do all kinds of

IMITATIONS Of All KltlOS,

At the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. He keeps constantly on hand a large lot of

Particular attention paid to country customers.

Photographic Emporium.

No. 48 East Cray St, West Chester, Pa.

As reference to the superiority of our Ambrotypes and Photo- graphs over all competitors, we refer to the Exhibitions where we received the first premium : at the June Exhibition of the Ches- ter County Horticultural Society ; at the September Exhibition of the Chester Couniy Horticultural Society ; at the September Ex- hibition ot the Chester County Agricultural Society, and at the. Exhibition of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society, held at Philadelphia, SeptemOer, 1857.

This Estaelishmeut is unsurpassed in this Borough or State. Not only are the arrangements the most complete for every style of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype, but also for Photography, upon Glass, P.iper, &c., &c., of all sizes, from Locket to Life size, plain or finished in Oil, w<^ter color, Indian Ink, or Crayon.

Parties r.!siding it a dist ince, who m ly possess a Daguerreotype of a valued friend c in, by sending it by mail or express to this Gal- lery, have returned to them a LARGE PICfURE, in either of the above styles. Tnis is the only Gallery in the county in which all styles ol Photographs are taken.

Having constantly on hand a large and splendid assortment of Cases and .Fr mies of the latest patterns, richest and most fashion- able styles, we ire prepired at ill times to fill orlers at the short- est notice. Cloudy weather the best for taking pictures. The proprietor having recently added several new rooms to his already large suite, and refitted and refurnished the same 'throughout, and devoting his own personal attention to operating, he feels confident he can produce pictures in which are combined faithful delineations and beauties ol colors rarely found in other establishments. Light-born and limnM by Heaven. It is no cheat -

No image but himself, his living shade!

He seems not now', but is. And I do know,

Or think I do, what meaning from those lips Would break; and on that bold and manly brow There h mgs a light that knows not an eclipse.

The light of a true soul. If art can give

The bodied soul this life, who doubts the soul will live ?

Persons are cordially invited to call and examine specimeD&, whether wishing pictures or not.

JOSIAH HOOPES, Proprietor.

The Sul)scriber would i-espectfully in- vite die at:eiitioii of all who are in- terested in the culture of

to his collection, which he has selected with care, Iwth from Nurseries in this countryand Kurope.

Having' recently erected

he is prepared to fill orders for

and all plants suitable for bedding out through the Summer months.

N. B. - Bouquets neatly arranged and furnished at, the shortest notice.

Fruit and Confectionery

^ No. 4 North Church Street, West Chester, Pa.

THE subseriber would inform his friends and the public gener- illy, th it he h IS opened a Fruit & Confectionery Establishment at the above ninied place, where may constantly be found every

Watermelons, Cantai^eupes, Fine .^pp]es,Pcars, Peaches, Apples, Plums, Prunes, Grapes,

By strict personal attention to business, he hopes to be able to satisf c' orily accommodate both in Quality and Price, all who may favor him with their custom.

03^ Goods delivered to any part of the Borough free of charge. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. GEORGE WAY.

Comer of Gay and High Streets.

No* 47, corner of High and Chestnut Streets near the Horti cultural Hall.

Office and Residence - No. 17 West Gay Street,

CrB'aduate of Fbila. College of Dental Surgery^ No. 14 South Church Street,

Office, Eagle Hotel, North West corner Gay & Walnut,

GAY STREET, opposite tlie Eagle Ho-

NEW SllOON IflD RESTNllRilNT,

At this place there is constantly on hand, an extensive and varied assortment of common, and also of the finest and most

OEiiifAL CONFICflHEY.

Pic Kies, Weddings, Balls, Oyster Suppers,

Waited upon in Splendid Style, at short Notice.

Sofas, Sofa Tables, Etageres, What-Nots, Hat-Rackg, Looking Glasses, Mattresses, Reception Chairs, Tea

This Institution is located in the centre of the Borough, ia apartments built during the present year, expressly for the purposa.

These combine the advantages of retirement, light and excellent ventilation, with ample space for recreation during the hours of

The School year is divided into two terms, of five months each; commencing on the first day of the Ninth month, (September) and Second month (February) respectively.

The course of instruction embraces the usual branches of an English education, including Geometry, Algebra, Physiology, Botany, &c. The French Language and Drawing are taught at an additional charge of $5 per quarter, each. Latin is included ki the lessons of the first class, without any extra charge. Re- ports, showing the pupiPs success in their studies, will be regularly forwarded to Parents and Guardians. Circulars, containing terms, can be obtained, by application to the Principal.

REFERENCES: - H. P. Davis, late Principal of Price's Board- ing School, West Chester, Pa.; Wm. Darlington, Esq.; Rev. Wu,

No. 30 East Gay Street,

Money carefully loaned, and all business in their line promptly attended to.

The oldest and best established Livery sta- ble in the Borough of West Chester.

successor to SAMUEL

friends and patrons, as well as the community at large, that he now better prepared to accommodate them in the line of his business than he has ever heretofore been. This is saying much, because - it is well known that in the purchase of the lot, the erection of the most commodious and extensive stabling thereon, the purchase- of carriages and all kinds of the most fashionable vehicles, the best and safest stock of horses, the finest of harness and other capari- sons and all other necessary equipments, no expense has been spared. The LOCATION of his stabling is Hio. 14 Walnut Street, between Market Streets,

South of the Eagle Hotel, where by calling -at any hour of the day or night his patrons will find immediate attention given to their wants, on the most reasonable and obliging terms. Saddle horses with their equipments for ladies-and gentlemen always on hand, and carriages and all kinds of vehicles with or without drivers provided for families on the shortest notice.

The Subscriber would call attention to his large and elegant as- sortment of the above articles, consisting of

Wall Paper, Borders, Paper Window.Curtains and Fire Board Prints.

To the above I have connected a large and fine assortment of WINDOW SHADES, and shall continue to keep - on hand, and furnish to order, every description of« Shades, to suit in quality and price. Also, fixtures of the most approved styles now in use. A good assortment of GREEN AND 'BUFF HOLLAND AND QUM CLOTH by the yaxdi K^Competent Workmen sent to Hang Paper, if required, in town or country.

Every Variety of Building, Paving and Orna- mental Brick manufactured and sold at the Subscribers' Brick Yard, between

Whenever they were presented in competition at the Industrial Exhibitions in this Borough.

and School Books bound in ihe usual style and at reasonable rates.

Having received substantial encouragement for the brief tim« ©.ngaged in business here, and feeling thankful for past support, I hereby solicit the patronage of the citizens of the Borough a»d surrounding country, to my well-meant efforts to please.

No. 19 East Gay Street,

All business promptly attended to. |

Office - ITorth Chtirch between High and Chesnnt,

Office - No. 25 North High Street,

Office - -No. 29 North High Street,

Office - Ho. 12 East Harket,

The subscriber having opened -a LIVEE.Y STA- BLE in this Borough, respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he is prepared at all times to furnish them with conveyances at the short- est notice. Those who like safe and

easy and beautiful carriages, would do well by giv ing him a call.

when desired, also careful drivers furnished if requir- ed. Also, cnn'tly at'O'ided to by tlie sub-

scriber at his Stable back of his residence, No. 48 East Market Street.

The subscriber keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of

Bath Tubs and ath€r Wooden Ware,

for sale either wholesale or retail. Also a good as* sortment of WILLOW BASKETS, CHILDRENS' COACHES, TOY WAGONS, Ac., Ac. Butter Tubs, Water Tanks made to order, and all kinds of repair- ing in his line done at short notice.

Ho. 64 East Gay Street, West Chester, Pa.

Cor. Walnut & Washington Sts.?

of Carpenter work done by machinery.

fRdPT ITTlTlil FlID TO ORDERi

Take this method to inform their friends and the public that they are prepared to do most kinds of Casting for Mills and other Ma- chine Work ; together with Fitting up and General repairing. They also manufacture

(Double and Single,)

For Hand or other Power.

Hay, Straw and Fodder Cutter and Crusher,

Of their own Invention ; a Machine adapted to Hand or Horse Power, and with the latter it is capable of preparing frono 15 to XOO bushels of Fodder per hour; first cutting to any desired length, after which it passes between a Spiked Iron Cylinder and Con- cave. It is also adjustable to crush it to any reasonable desired consistency. They are attracting great attention from the farmers, and are decided to be just the thing they need.

They also manufacture and put in Cases

With, or without Water-whe^s to drive them.

GOOi LUiiEE Si OLS mOHl iOliOliT.

The citizens of the Borough of West Chester, and surrounding neighborhood are respectfully informed that the subscriber has on hand a large assortment of every variety of

suitable for the season. People visiting the Borough would do well to call.

will find it to their advantage to purchase at this es*

Market, near Church Street

The subscribers would inform their friends and the public, that they have removed their stable to the large and commodious Stable of David Meconkey, situated on the Alley in the rear of the Court House, and that they have added to their Stock several new

No pains will be spared to accommodate all who may favor them with their patronage; and their assortment of horses will be of the best and most reliable kind. They are prepared to furnish horses and carriages for attending funeials.. Plain and fancy Wasrons on hand.,

N.. B.r-Horses takgnatrlivery on accommodating tenng^

- Takes great pleasure in informing the residents of West Chester Mid its vicinity, that he has opened the -Coriftctionery and Ice Cream Establishment,

Fo. ^2 Sonth Church Street.

Whereby close attention to business and an earnest desire to please he trusts he may merit the patronage of a liberal public.

ALL COAFECTijbASY''o7''i^L QUilLlTY^

|ce OMvs, Wil Jce3, Bi crii Gi^ice & Shffc

Mange, which for purity and richness of flavors cannot be excelled, served plain or in moulds.