Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Erection begun on Public Square of the second Luzerne County Court House. Democrats celebrate by a procession and barbecue the election and inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States. Erection begun of stone jail on East Market Street. Isaac Barre, one of the two men for whom Wilkes-Barre was named, dies in London.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Launch of the river-boat The Luzerne of Wilkes-Barre . Severe frosts in Wyoming Valley, and certain crops destroyed. Extraordinary hail-storm in Wyoming Valley. First bridge across the Susquehanna at Wilkes-Barre, foot of Market Street, opened to the public.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009. May First canal-boat leaves Wilkes-Barre for Philadelphia, laden with flour, coal and lumber. The remains of those who fell in the battle and massacre of Wyoming are re-interred, and the corner-stone of the Wyoming Monument is laid. Ice, snow, cold weather, and seven-year locusts damage vegetation in Wyoming Valley and cause much inconvenience. Wyoming Division, North Branch Canal, completed, and water let in.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009. First balloon ascension in Wilkes-Barre. First train of passenger-cars run on a railroad in Wyoming Valley. Wyoming Monument dedicated, in the presence of the Governor of the Commonwealth and other distinguished visitors. The Wyoming Artillerists leave Wilkes-Barre for the seat of war. Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association organized.