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A NEW HUMRUG,

Every body has heard of the Shaker VII
lage of New Lebanon Its quiet, industri.
GUS and srdaie inhabitants with their wide
,brimmed hats and drab colored coats, il
seems have q relish for humbug as well as
The rest Of the world. They appear 10 fol-
low the fashion in this particular. They
have erected a neat little monument on an
eminence a short distance from their vii.
lage and enclosed it carefully and forbidden
all approach or access 10 it. The pains and
penalties are sci forth in the following
Gard incribed on the monument. II is
furnished us BY friend of OUTS who being
in the vicinity. and not having the fear of
the goddess offs akcrism before his eyes en-
tered the enclosure and copied the inscrip-
r1ion. What is the object or purpose of this
monument further than appears from the in
scripion we are not informed.
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Ma. ADAMS AND THE RIGHT OF
PETITION.
ondence of the New York American.

Correspondence Of the New York American
Washington, Dec. 10.
The contest for the right of petition will
doubtless be terminated on Monday by lay.
ing on the table Mr.. Adams's resolution 10
rescind the Infamous twenty-frst rule
The arrivals since the last vote appear 10
have reinforced the slave side of the ques-
ton Sc far as 10 give majority against
freedom Of speech. We have, however.
gained few votes by the arrival of Mr..
John Young, of New York, Messrs. Wal
lace and Lane, of Indiana, and some others.
The number of members in attendance at
the House next week will be nearly 200. If
The vote is tigh. one. we must look out for
some lodging among the Locofocos of New
ork and Maine.
The whole Locofoco party feel the great
importance of having the twenty-first rule
retained by this Congress. If it is rescin-
ded IT will impose upon them the painful ne
cessity of formally re-enacting ii, and incur
ring the odious responsibility ofreeDslaving
the North, after its recent emancipation by
a Wing House. But if the rule is now re-
tanned, they will merely adopt all the rules
Of the last House in the usual form, and, in
reply 10 any complaints of tina, which ex-
cludes our petitions. they will say, 1--WE
have merely adopted the rules of Wing
House. just as they left them.
But sad as this termination of the pro-
tracted and expensive strife fo7 the right of
petition in all the three sessions of this Con-
gress, no man can review these struggles
without acknowledging that the Northern
Wings in the House have done everything
in their power, and sacrificed everything
for the recovery of this lost right of free
people. Let it be remembered that if New
York and Ohio had sent none but Wing Re-
representatives. 10 this Congress, we should
have succeeded. As it is, we have been
defeated by the obstinate servi,ity and Treas
on of the Locofocos of those two Slates,a and
of PENNSYLVANIA. But we now present the
Northern Wings in the House united and
entire, in defence of the right of petition
cidcd, moreover, by heroic little band of
Southern Wings.
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ABSTRACT OF THE REPORT OF THE S

ABSTRACT OF THE REPORT OF THE SEC
RETARY or THE NAvY.-This Report, which
is published in full in our columns, states
that the Home Squadron has been put in
commission as directed by Act of Congress,
but as the number of vessels allowed was
too large for the services, he has assigned
that squadron the duty of the West India
station in connexion with it. The steam
ships are found to be too expensive and are
10 be taken out of commission.
An increase of force is recommended in
the Pacifce, to give countenance to the
settlement on the Columbia River-the
trade of which is represented to be fast lea.
wing our hands and falling into that of the
English. A large force is also recommen.
ded on the African coast, for the protection
of trade in that quarter and a squadron for
the Gulf of Mexico for the countenance of
the large portion of our commerce engaged
in that quarter.
The Secretary does not urge the build
ing of any new vessels, but that those now
built shall be put in commission. He also
earnestly urges that the Navy be at once
put on proper footing, and its abuses refor-
med-for which purpose he recommends
that Naval Schools for the education of Of
ficers be established on shore, and that no
boy shall receive an acting appointment
until he has passed a given time at them,
and that their admission shall be regulated
the same as in the Militay Academy at
West Point.
Higher grades of offices are recommen-
ded for the purpose ofrewarding meritorious
officers,who will necessarily remain obscure
under the present system. He also says
that an increased force of Marines is almost
indispensable.
The employment of articles of American
production, for all the purposes OF the Ma
Wy, is warmly recommended, thus to afford
encouragement to our own manufacturers
and artifcers. A reduction of the wages
paid at the Navy Yards is urged, and
more strict inquiry in regard 10 the quality
of articles to be furnished for the Navy TO
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ing prompt and unequivocal answer 10 the
questions you present TO me.
am a member of the Democratic party,
and have been so from my youth. l was
first called into public lifo by MIR. Jefferson,
ihirty.six years ago, and am firm, believer
in the principles laid down by him. From
the faith US taught and received in his day,
nave never swerved. single instant.
So much for my general sentiments.
With respect to nuiional Bank. think
the feelings and experience OF the country
have decided against il, and that no such IN
siitution should be chartered by The General
Government.
| will add, that my residence in France
and careful observation of the state OF that
nation have satisfied me that, while due
degree of credit is highly useful in the bus
mess concerns of country. sound specie
basis is essential to its permanent ProsPcrI-
ty. With great regard, am, dear sir, tru-
! ly yours, Lew. CAss.
Hon. Mahlon Dickerson.
| From the Intelligencer
The correspondence but recently had
between Hon. Mr.. Dickerson and the
Hon. Lewis ('ass seems to have done
nv thing but what it was designed to do; 1t
, seeks to fix the latter gentleman's locus po-
iliticaly, but in that it is signal failure.
Says Mr. Dickerson the mention of your
name by Wing journals sis such as 10 ex-
cite suspicion among those who do not
know you that yon favor Wing principles. u
To this the Governor answered: 81 am q
u,ember of the Democratic party. and have
been from my YOUTH Now, this is very
pointed. Every one knows that the pre-.
sent Democratic party is made up of the
odds and ends of Federalists. Republicans
and No,hingarians, and never had a date
to its being as Democratic party until they
took il by degrees from their opronr nis
Nine tenths of the Democratic party, ir
1916, voted for the charlering of the ma
tioDal Bank-nine.tenlh of the present
Democratic party eschew bank, as they
Isu1, But, in further definition fhis prin
ciples, Gen. Cass says: 81 was first called
into ''pubIc life by Mr.. Jeffei-nn thirty'sIA
years ago, and am "a firm belieuer IN the
principles laid down by him." Good The
present Democratic party repudlate. in prac'
tice. the principles laid down by him.
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THE WORD OF THE LORD.

~FIe:e is my living fountain saith the no..
ly ole of Is-e.. and here is where shall
set up my kingdom forever TO reign, and
from this place shall 90 forth my word and
4loiy law 10 all nations of the Earth, ard |
say "; osoover shall presume TO put their
ira; DIS upon this stone CT step their feet with
ii the spot where have caused these posts
tn be 81 NJ VIXEN their hands are unclean
and Their hearts impure shall IN some day
ar other feel the rod of my severity and fall
unoer an awful curse which J shall in my
own time cause TO come upon them even !,
The Great Am, the Eternal Almighty, and
Overriding Power of Heaven and Earth.
Written aud placed here on the holy
rroun; by Tie command of our Lord, and Sa.
,i"r, Jesus Chris, 1912. Engraved nj
Few Lebanon.
Erected here July %. l842.-State
Banner.
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,nan's .ir,uosf If be, the highest bene-
factor Demands the warmest returns OF graz
i.ude. love and praise. 'lngratum qui oiX-
crit. omuia dixii.' IF man wants this VIZ
me vhere there are infinite obligations 10
rvc;;e and quicken it, he will be likely to
,.,n, 81. others towards his fellow creatures,
whose utmost gifts are poor compared to
those he daily receives at the hands oil his
ne,er-faiIing Almighty Friend. 'hemem.
s,cr ehy Creator in the days OF thy YOUTH
Is big with the deepest wis ;om. i ne iear
-,f the Lord is the beginning OF WISDOM; ana
an upright heart that is understanding
This is e,ernaly true, whether the wits and
rakrs of Cambridge allow il OF not Nav,
] must add of this religious wisdom, Her
ways are ways of plcUsaniness' and all heF
paths are peace whatever your gentlemen
of pleasure think of hariot and bottle, u
t;in,ed health and battered constitution.
sHold fast. therefore. BY this sheet an
x.or of happiness, and religion. You VIII
often want il in the tunes of most danger,
the storms and iempcs,s of life Cherish
true religion as previously as you will but
ly with adherence and contempt, snperstIt
lon and enthusiasm. The first is the per
fiction and glory of tie human nature
the two last the deprivation and disgrace
of il. Remember,,he essence of religion ISL
.heart void of offence towards God and man
net subtle, speculative opinions. but an ACT
i've. vital principle of faith. The words
n heather were so fine that must give then
10 you:
.Compo<iium jus, fasque amino; sahetosqu
recessnS
Men,is, Ct incoctum gencroso pectus hon
ESQ., -,
Go now my dear child, in the admirable
dispositions you have towards all that
right and good, and make yourself the low
and admiration Of The world"
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ton, in the N. Y. American.-AD. Ado.
Admiral Pocock's or Knickerbocker Re-
ceipt for Picking Beef and Pork;
Take gallons water,
Nine lbs. salt, (half fine, halt coarSe')
Three lbs. brown sugar.
One quart molasses.
Three OF. salt petre.
One OF. pearl ash. .d
Boil and skim these materials well, and
when cold put it to your beef; rub the beet
with fine salt. Put the ingredients INTO a
clean pot or kettle, and let them boil being
careful to take off the scum as II rises, 'ake
the liquor off the fires LET 1t stand un''i II IS
cold. Then having put the meat you want
to preserve in the vessel you WISH 10 keep
it in, pour the liquor over it,and let IL s'ano'
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GENERAL CAsS IN NEW YORK.

The returned pleni2 oieniiary arrived in
New York. from Boston. on Saturday, and
Took lodgings at the American Hotel. He
received calls at the Governors Room in
lac CITY nall, placed al his service by the
Common Council.
Among the old personal friends and oilic-
al associates, who happened to be in the ci-
II, was Gen. Mahlon Drckerson, of New
Jersey. for several years Secretary of the
Navy, while Gen. Cass was at the head of
.;n War Deperta,ent.
Now. the Plebeian. Van Buren, organ,
j. fierce against Gen. Case. through jealou-
81, Of HIM as competitor Ear he pres'den-
~ AID charges him with base trucking TO
- French King and his court ssn 10 the
+.pirit Of depoiism, and shat was doubtless
sill wursc in The eyes of The Plebeian, witt.
,insicating Gen. IiaHisen and Wings
from the foul obiquy the Globe and 9th
sr Loco Foco organs, in 1910. These
und other things induced Mr. Dickcrson 10
mole 10 Gen. Cass, asking for an expression
.,f his sentiments, 10 he Publisilc fer Tie sat-
is;:.ct.on OF his political friends.
Sir Dckerson' III his nrtc. adveris 10 the
urninatian of Gen Cass, at Harrisburg, on
Aae , LIST Iii. and then SAYS:
The manner ia which yoar nomination
Is mentioned by some nf The Wing papers,
- such as 30 cxcie suspicion among those
sim 'lo r-o' know YOU. 'l.;;, yon favor Wing
isi'.r:p.es, AMI sOmc nave Snid that your
y'cws on National iia.sh ayc deaf fed with
sI,o,c Of the Wings.
'i'h., reply Of Gen. C;,ss is as follows:
New YoEK, D,rembcr 10Th. 1912.
sIr Dear Sir-I hare rct:e;vcd your let.
IL &, his jav. and maze 10 difficulty IN Civ
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FAMOUS RECIPE FOR Preserving BEEF,
PORK AND HAMs.-The following is the re-
cipe so famous in this quarter as the Knick-
crbocker receipt, and in New York as Ad-
miral Pocock's recipe, for preserving
beef, pork, and hams. We have often la
sted its excellences at the table. and we do
not believe it can be surpassed. 1t has
been brought to notice at this time by hav-
inc been Just inserted, with due commenda.
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has yet been taken. But when ..
commencement all was fire and fapco, ,
the repeal, delay creates hope.

The TRAGEDY OF THE SoMrBs :,
ating great agitation of the public mi,l w.
Washington as we'll as elsewhere, p,
accounts in relation to this meIanchoIv =. ~
curence vary, and those contained IN
paper to day may not be entirely Cora.
nothing authentic has yet been placed
fore the public. A naval tribunal s,v, -
Madisonian will be constituted Of so,n. - !.
The most distinguished officers, for j.
ough investigation into the fact, =,
comments should be Withheld caIcnr,
to prejudice the public mind befo,. = =
decision of the proper tribunal.
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Capital Punishmeni.--The House of
Representatives of New Hampshire have
declared by vote Of III TO 1876. in favor
Of the total abolition of capital punishment.
-Tribanc.
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Prince Louis Napoleon has presented 10
DR. Brewster, the eminent American dentist
a SPLENDID gold snuff box. with an admIra'.
BILE likeness of the EN-; ,eror Napoleon on
the cover. rs a mark oflhe hig value he has
placed on DR. Brewster's services during his
recent professional visit to Ham.-Stafe.
.B1nner
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Another TYLER PAPER DEFUNcT. Tho
Philadelphia Evening express, Official ga
zette and administration organ for this city,
expired yesterday of actual starvation.all the
pap being insufficient to sustain its wretch.
I'D exis,ence.-TTibune.
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be made, articles having been furnished of
late that have not lasted more than one
third of the time commonly allowed IN. Y.
Express.
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ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT News.
Final Triumphs ofMe British in China
and Afghanistan.

and Afghanistan.
The Britannia arrived at Boston on
Wednesday. She sailed on the 4th inst.
from Liverpool. The news she brings is of
the highest Importance to the entire world
A London Gazette Extraordinary was
published on Wednesday night, containing
the official dispatches from India & China,
fully confirming the particulars previously
known of the glorious events in that quar-.
ter of the world.
The London morning papers brought the
gratifying intelligence that the war with
China has been concluded by treaty, in
every respect most honorable and advanta.
geous to this country-a treaty which Sc
cures to England an indemnity of nearly
five millions sterling for the expenses of the
war-pcfmission 10 trade with five of the
first commercial cities of China-the sur
render in perpetuity Of the port and island
of Hong kong-the recognition of our e.
quality of rank in all future negotiations
the surrender of all prisoners of war-and
the fullilment Of all the above conditions by
the temorary surrender to this country Of
the islands of Chusan and of Koong- 500 in
the harbor of Annoy, until they have been
fulfilled.
By this treaty the dignity of England is
effectually asserted. all the principal prov
inces of the Chinese empire are thrown
open to British commerce, and the influ.
ence of the British government in China is
placed on footing which, we trust, will
never be shaken.
The following are the terms in which the
Morning Chronicle announces this glorious
intelligence:
TREATY OF PEACE.
We received this morning by extraordi-
nary express, the following important news
from China, published in the French gov.
ernLnent paper of Saturday evening:
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 5.
4 trea. Y OF peace has been concluded
between the English plenipotentiaries and
the Chinese government. 1t is as follows
l. China consents to pay in three wears
the sum of 81 milI,.ns Of dollars.
2. The ports of Cai. ton, Annoy, Ningpo,
and two others shall be open to English
commerce.
3. The island of Hong Kong is psrpctu.
ally coded 10 her Britanic majesty.
4. The prisoner shall be restored.
5. Anamnesty published.
g. The officers of the two nations shall
be treated on footing Of equality.
Z, The islands of Chusan and Kolo1g 500
shall be occupied till full payment of the
tribute.
The terms of this treaty seem to have
been drawn ap with great Judgment. The
pecuniary indemnity &c be paid is very am.
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u. s. SENATOR FOR MIssoURI.-Tht
Hon.L.F, Linn was re. elected for SIX year:
from the 4h of march march next. BE re
ceiyed Il9 votes out Of I29.
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The Dorr party in Rhode Island, !, n' a.
large meeting recently, and resolved y
here to the constitution by them aoOp "ce.
and to regard Dorr as Governor Al no,;6g,
ments were made for primary meo ID.
throughout the State. DorT, al ia
counts we're at Concord, n. ID.
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Isaac Hill contradicts the rePoTI,, ! G, d
has been engaged as Assistant hO''
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Uednesdoy, December II.
IN SENATE.

REPEAL OF THE BANKnuPT LAW.
Tue bill for the repeal Of the bankrupt law came up on
lis second rcading whrn
Mir. BerrIcn moved its reference TO the Committee on
the judiciary, giving his that the bill ms II
now exists. contained two principles, voluntary and IN
voluntary bankruptcy, and thai the cieiopppspn to the
act grew eui Of the voluntary clause. With a view
therefore, 10 lest whether such bill might be accep
table could be framed he thought it better 20 the J
dietary Committee. 1t seemed to him lIa, far The greater
number Of petitions whck had been presented the asi
session tor the repeal Of the bill related IN the principle
OF voluntary bankruptcy, and not against the entire sys
lem WITH desire 10 ascertain what the feeling Of
the country as manifested in these petitions he thought
II better To refer it to the appropriate committee Mr. b
was DESTROYS 10 protect the character Of the National
Legislature from the charge of instability and he thought
il improper to proceed with such hot haste the repea
OF any measure Of SO much importance without making
all the requisite preliminary inquiries.
Mr.. Benton would consider the reference of the bill 10
The Judiciary Committee az equivalent TO lis rejection
Mr. II. went To denounce the bill as neither more nor
less than the British insovent law converted Into hill
Tor the abolition of debt There were but Two questions
connected with the bill introduced by him; the vne was
the repeal Of the bill and the other was bring the ai
pllcalIons made before the repeal within the limits of the
Constitution. With this view he had retained so much
OF the old bankrupt Inv Of 1900 made the consent
portion Of the creditors necessary for discharge o the
debtor. Under the present law, Mr. b. said he should
regard as nuliiy every certificate given where the
sent OF creditors was not obtained looking upon persons
discharged in the light Of an uncertifcalod bankrupt"
Nh. H. asked the yeas aud nays
Mr. Tallmadge did not think the question Of reference
should be regarded test question. lie was inclined
10 think from all he that the bill be repealed.
Now whether it to be done deliberately, in hot
haste, was question worthy OF consideration. lie
thought 1t all important that it should 90 to the commit
tee, and let the committee report on the information
before it; for it obvious that the body had not
the necessary information On which TO act. The
committee would no doubt report at an early day,
fandh seemed to him rather extraordinary that any
objection should be made 10 such a reference He
should rbcar at that time to say word upon the merits
Of the measures but. when the proper period arrived he
might be induced 10 offer his views TO the Senate
Mr. B,rrien denied tina, the vital question would be
affected by the reference Of the bill the Committee
the Judiciary. 1t Vas irsc rs stated by the Senator
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10Y VIRTUE ola Deed ST Trust, executed to the
- subscriber Tor certain purposes therein named BY
William Thorn, bearing date on the 10th day of Nav
lSl2, ana duly recorded in the Clerks Office Of the
Iiusings Court Of the COrpuration OF Lynchbug the
subscriber will on the 30lh day of the present month
(Dccember1 proceed to yell by way Of public auction
me highest bidder Tor cash. all the interest Of the said
william Thorn IN a lot or piece Of ground with the
buildings and improvements thereon. situated in the
me Town of Lynchburg near Poe's lanyard being the
same Lot purchased in corarinershp by said Them ahd
certain Thomas Harper OF JAMES '. Knight, the inter
u inc said Thorn therein being equal noieiy sub
,o ho"eye 10 the balance OF the purchase money due
WIl Also one negro named Cornelius.
',en c", Also two Horses, two Waggnns eight
T s vi Wagon Gear one Horse Cart and Gear, Ten
nD,.oWoars, Ten Drills. eight Hammers one set Of
Ia nS"iis Tools, with two Bellows and two AnyiIs
" r 9uhdry articles of Household and Kitchen furniture
ne sale OF the above mentioned Lot will take place
said Lot i'''N'' - '''' VI
ne u'le to the above property is believed TO be goo
is Ao's as Trustee. shall convey only such title as
H'esied in me by said decd
w., JOHN WILLS.
t3GU