"And I hereby promise, in consideration thereof, to make punctual payment of the rent in manner aforesaid, and quit and surrender the premises at the expiration of the said term, in as good state and condition as reasonable use and wear thereof will permit, damages by the elements excepted, and not to assign, let or underlet the whole or any part of the said premises, or occupy the same for any business deemed extra-hazardous on account of fire, without the written consent of the landlord, under the penalty of forfeiture and damages. And I do hereby, for the consideration of aforesaid, waive the benefit of the exemption specified in the first section of the act entitled 'An act to extend the exemption of household furniture and working tools from distress for rent and sale under execution,' passed April 11, 1842, and agree that the property thereby exempted shall be liable to distress for said rent; and also, that all property liable to distress for rent shall be so liable, whether on or off the said premises, wheresoever and whensoever the same may be found. "Given _under my hand and seal this_ day of February, 1850, in the presence of "SAMUEL J. TILDEN." [Seal.] This lease was renewed on the 12th of February, 1853, for three years, to end May 1, 1856, for $550 a year, an increase of $125 a year. The rent paid for these two rooms by Mr. Tilden does not contrast more violently with the price of equal accommodations now, than his charges for his professional service during his first year contrasts with the rewards for similar work expected by his profession a half-century later, as appears by some of his bills, which follow, at that period: THE DAUPHIN AND SUSQUEHANNA COAL COMPANY, To S. J. TILDEN, Dr. 1850. Jan. 12th. To drawing bill to amend the charter of said company, and attending at various consultations and advising in reference thereto $150 CHESTNUT HILL IRON ORE COMPANY, To S. J. TILDEN, Dr. 1850. Oct. 18-24. Going to Lancaster, Pa., to attend sheriff's sale and attending negotiations in Philadelphia (6-1/2) $350 Dec. 12. Drawing articles of association for the company 100 " 15. Drawing conveyance from Mr. Sander to Mr. Pyne 10 Drawing trust deed from Mr. Pyne to the trustees of the company 25 Jan. 8. Examining and preparing 50 Aug. 1. Drawing conveyance for P. R. Pyne to the corporation 10