Republican party, headquarters, 50; “Democratic Republican,” 54; rapid growth in Pennsylvania, 55; leader in Pittsburgh, 55; French influences, 55, 56; influence on dress, 65; spoils doctrine, 58; emblem, 75–76; dominant throughout country, 132; in national election, 165–167 Richards, Charles, 39 Richardson, Dr. Andrew, Freemason, 96, 108; conducts drug store, 107; political leader, 108; speech on Freemasonry, 108–109; left Republican party, 109–110; death, 110 Riddle, James, 96, 121, 128 Robinson, James, 30, 80 Robinson and Ensell, 92 Roman Catholics, 94 Ross, James, trouble with Mrs. Marie, 50–51; candidate for governor, 50, 57; Freemason, 96; Commissioner to meet Insurgents, 123; political leader, 131, 132 Roup, Jonas, 41 St. Clair, General Arthur, 151 St. John the Baptist’s Day, observance of, 12–13 St. John the Evangelist’s day, observance of, 12, 13, 108 St. Patrick’s Church, 94 Schoepf, Dr. Johann David, 7 Schools, 4, 14, 50, 186 Schultz, Christian, on _Navigator_, 181–182 Scotch, 38 Scott, Dr. Hugh, 96, 121, 128 Scott, John, 117 Scott & Trotter, 120 Scull, John, establishes _Pittsburgh Gazette_, 14–15; postmaster, 17; printer, 26, 187; residence, 114; attacks on Brackenridge, 133–134 Semple, Samuel, 78 Semple, Steele, 116 Semple, William, 27, 115 Shippinsburg, 2 “Sign of the Black Bear,” 13, 158 “Sign of the Cross Keys,” 57, 79 “Sign of the Franklin Head,” 116, 164 “Sign of General Butler,” 125; and social affairs, 68; name, 122; during Whisky Insurrection, 123, 124; political headquarters, 127 “Sign of General Washington,” 34 “Sign of the Green Tree,” 13, 34, 68; meeting place of masonic lodge, 12, 96 “Sign of the Indian Queen,” 79–80 “Sign of the Negro,” 122 “Sign of the Sheaf of Wheat,” 153 “Sign of the Waggon,” 68, 79, 157 Six Nations, treaty with, 8 Slavery, 38, 39, 41 Smith, Thomas, 130 Smith, Rev. Dr. William, 44 Smith & Shiras, 78 Smur, John, 126 Snyder, Simon, 50, 51, 140 Social life, 71–72, 77 South School, 50 Spanish milled dollar, 99 Spear, John, 171, 188, 206 Spoils doctrine, 58 Steele, Rev. Robert, 13, 96, 129; dress, 66; appointment, 85 Stevenson, Dr. George, 120–121, 131 Stewart, Thomas, 147, 149 Stores, 102, 103, 116–117, 120 ff., 150, 154 ff., 184 Streets, 35, 98 Sturgeon, Jeremiah, 57, 79 Supreme Court, 118, 130, 139 Swiss-Germans, 10, 38 Tannehill, Adamson, 130 Tanneries, 92 Tavern-keeping, 78, 79 Tavern signs, 33–35 Taverns, 33, 68, 77, 78 Temperance movement, 96 Theatrical performances, 69, 70 Thorn, William, 82–83 Tinware manufactory, 92 Town meetings, 102 Town officials, 101 Townships, 23, 28 Trade, 7, 102 Trade centre, 7, 29 Transportation, 25, 93
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