Original handwritten manuscript ordinance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, circa 1840s. This document outlines regulations for market activities in the city square, including rules for wagons, vendors, butchers, and auctioneers. Sections detail the use of the square during market days, the appointment of market clerks, and penalties for violations. A rare piece of early municipal history, showcasing local governance, trade practices, and community order in 19th-century Lancaster. Ideal for collectors of Pennsylvania history, legal documents, or early American ephemera.