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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1859-12-28
Brigad Meet ng.

Brigad, Meet ng.
( Tue Annual meeting Of The Brigade
Board ofsdhe Hnnterann B.igade was
held at the Inn of ] S Hoekenburv,
10 Pennington, on Mondav. the 18th
day of December, AID, 1859 Pres
eni, General Lilly. Major Bonnell, Col
Sergeant, Judge Advocate Holcombe
and numbered commissioned officers,
sprivates, and other military gentlemen
of the county. Gen Lilly called the
board to order, and he minutes of the
annual meeting on the 22d Of Februa-
ry last were read and approved.
The resignation Of Charles Tomlin-
son as Brigade Paymaster having been
read and accepted on motion Of Ma
ior Bonnell, John G. Coon, Jr.. was
Nominated to that office, and unaui-
monsly elected.
The committee to obtain amore sal
ntary law encouraging military organ
ization, aud discipline in New jersey,
made partial report trough its chair
man, Gen. Lilly. 1t was ON motion
resolved that the committee be contin-
ued.
1t was on motion Resolved, that the
I'd Troop Of Cavalry Of the Hunter
don Squadron, be attached to the Sd
Regiment Of the Hnnterdon Brigade
until further orders. Il was Resolved,
that the Brig. G n. Of the Brigade be
authorized TO attach any new compa-
ny formed in the comfy before the
next meeting, to Regiments as he shall
think proper.
Resolved, that the absent members
of this board be fined two dollars for
non-attendance this day.
1t was unanimously resolved that
the Brigadier General have full power
from this board to fill any vacancy in
the Brigade Staff until the next meet
ing.
The Brigade Inspector, Major Bon
nell. reported thai he had Inspected the
Hnnterdon Brigade since our last an
nnal meeting. and ma lie a return Of
said inspection to the Adjutant Gen
eral, and that he had received the usual
compensation of thirty dollars which
amount he denoted - the several com
panies, comprising the brigade.
A vote of thanks from the commits
stoned officers present was passed to
Major Bonnell, for his literally.
On motion, Resolved That the
next annual meeting be held at the
House of Capt. Crater in this place.
Resolved, That The proceedings Of
this board be published in the Military
Review, and in the papers Of the coun-
iy.
On motion. adjourned
4 SAM'L LILLY,
Brig. General.
A. H. HoLcoMBE, Judge Adv.
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Sons of Malta.

Sons of Malta.
There is considerable talk around
town at present concerning the forma-
ton of lodge ofthe above order. All
we know of them is that they seem to
be very charitably disposed. and as
to their origin we know less. Here
with we give short sketch taken from
an exchange -
In the year l048. some merchants
Of Memphis, trad no % the Levant, OBJ
tanned leave Of The Caliph of Egypt to
erect house for those who went on
pilgrimage TO Jerusalem. They erect
ed a hospital for the sick A D.. ll04,
awhen they obtained the name of Hos
pitallers. A. D.. Ills, they became
ii military order and many persons of
noble blood entered their ranks. At
ter the Christians had lost their in
terest in the East. and Jerusalem was
taken, the Knights returned to Mar
gett, Acre and Piecess which they de-
Tended in 1850.
The island Of Malta is still in the
hands of the "SonS of Malta" who
rent it to the British Government as IA
place Of deposit for military stores =
1t is. however, contemplated by the
Grand Lodge of the Union TO erect
thereon magnificent retreat for those
whom long service in the order aud
old age have enfeebled All {" Sons"
familiar with the history Of the Order,
will remember that it was one of the
early Sons of Malta PnhliuS who en-
ttrtained in the most hospiIable man
ner ST. Paul. when he was Sh;pwrecked
on the island whence they bear their
name. We do not know he held any
Office in the Order, but he is described
as he Chief Man of the Island"
The Sons of Malta have deep de-
s;gn in their organization. They may
slarle the worII some day with an
achievement so brilliant having all the
attributes of noben IS and purity
which are the prime functions II the
order. that all mankind will look Oh
with blessings and applause. Many of
their wonderful charities are known to
the world, but very many remain secret
in the order Their establishment in
the United States is Of recenr ign.
as the first lodge was instituted in the
E np're S ate but two years ago, aud
now they number their thousands Of
members. Philadelphia, Boston, ard
Baltimore soon followed, as well as the
principal cities Of the South aud West.
and the lodges are increasing in com
mercial strength, and extending the
sphere Of their benevolent influences
more rapidly than its best friends could
have anticipated.
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trimmed with lace, on which was fas-
tened gold and silver coin to the amt
of $40 CO. The card was pres'n Ell
TO Mr.. Burroughs in behalf OF the
Rosemont people by DR.. II 3 Night
mgale. Immediately after this pre-
sentation. the Sergeahtsville friends
came in in the form Of u Target Com
pany with their donation, consisting OF
neat little Target Eoor covered with
black velvet in which was imbedded
$45 90, in gold dollar pieces, scattered
promiScuouslv over the board The
hoard was presented liy Capt. G. H.
LARSON in behalf O he Sergeantsville
people accompanied with few appro-
pirate remarks. as was the card from
Rosemont. Both were replied to by
Mr. Burroughs in a very touching
manner At this point spirit Of r.
valry spra1g up between the two par
ties-the RoSem mt friends raised the
amount on the Card to $50 90; as
soon as this was done those of Ser
geaniSy;ile made the amount on the
Target Board, $50 so This rivalry
was not objected to by the preacher,
Of course, Cat least, so our correspon-
dent thinketh). The amount Of mo-
ney was now $500 so from the two
above named places. This being over.
the large aSsemhlage were invited to
parlake of the good things prepared
for the occasion. After supper. the
company enjoyed themselves in various
ways until about III o'clock. when they
separated to their respective homes,
we'll pleased with their visit 70 he Do
mines.
The Delaware Guards will meet at
their armory in Sergeantsville on Fri
day eve'g. next, December Both, to
transact important business to the
Company.
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The Rural Annual and Horticultural Di-
rectory for 1850.

The Rural Annual and Horticultural Di-
reetory for 1850.
The publisher of the Genesse Farm
er gets out each year handiom lit
tie volume of l20 pages, expressly de-
sig le | as hand book for the farmer
and fruit-grower. We have received
the volume for 1860. 1t is filled to
over-nowing with useful and interest
ing information-just snch matter as
the farmer and gardener needs. 1t is
illustrated with one hundred and sea-
en- beautiful pictures of frnit, ever
green, and d ,ciduouS trees, insects,
pigeons, &c. The book is gem, and
would he an ornament to any farmer $
library or parlor table Among its
contents we may mention, treatiseS on
he Planting and Management of Fruit
Trees on Insects Injurious and b ne
, ticia to Flrneri aud Fruir Growers !;
on Dwarf Trees including Apples,
Pears, Pluns, and Cherr eS on the
American Black Raspberry OH the
Cnmposition Of Frnits. Trees. &c; on
the Management and Varieties of Pig
cons; on Planting EgergreenS; onthe
Diseases Of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, aud
Swine-Remeilies, SC on Ornamen-
tai Decidaons Trees; Domestic Re-
ceilltS. &c. &c, &c
We wonll advise every one Of our
readers, interested in the culture Of the
soil or the improvement OF the ,n.try,
to send for a copy. Price only tVel. y
FIVE cents. The publisher will send It.
pre- aid by return mail, on the re-
ceipt Of twenty-five cents in three cent
postage stamps, Address JOSEPH HAIR
RIs, publisher Geaesse Farmer. Ro-
chester. N. x.
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Fatal Accident.

George Camel, colorrd man living
at Allentown. was found dead near Gin
ton on Sunday morning last He was
at Clinton in the evening. and while on
his wav home. it is supposed from the
sitnatiol in which he was found that
something got wrong abont the harness.
and had got out to fix it, and as the
night was very dark. got into the ditch
and the horse being Very poor AMI
weak. fell down on him, and he being
unable to extricate himself from this
unplea SAINT situation, an the horse too
welk to get up, he was crushed to
death Al inl1est was haf'l. an a
verdict Of" A :ci ,ntal death " rm l3r-
ed II, was then taken home an vas
buried on Tuesday.
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To Consumptives.

To Consumptives.
The advertiser having been restored
to heal h in a few weeks, 10y very sim
pie remedy, after having suffered sew
eral years with a severe Lung Alice
ton, and that dread disease, Consump.
tion--is anxious to make known to his
fellow-Snffere.-s the means Of cure 70
all who desire it he will send a copy
of the prescription used, Gree ofcharge)
with directions for preparing and using
the same, which they will find II sdre
Cure for CONSUMPTION ASTHMA, BKoN-
chlTIs, &c. The only object Of The
advertiser in sending the prescription
is to benefit the afflicted, and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, as il
will cost them nothing, and may prove
d blessing. Parties wishing the pre-
scription. will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co, n. Y.
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Harden's Trial.

Harden's Trial
The trial of Rev Jaceb s Harden.
for the murder of his wife commenced
at Bpvilere Yesterday Tuesday y
Below we give letter sent IN the Eas-
ton ErpreSs. by gentleman who
visited the prisoner He SAYS:
have Just made a visit to Rev ia
cob s. Harden. who is now in jail at
Belvidere, awaiting his trial fr the
murder of his wife. Your readers will
remember the circumstances of this
painful occurrence.
| found NJ. Harden in very good
health and spirits Strange to say
that, although acrnst med TO an active
life. he has gained considerable in flesh
during his confinement. He is very
anxious 10 have his trial for he saws
suspense is more painful han knowl-
edge" He seemed glad to have com
parry and conversed with me very free
ly with regard to himself and other
topics. He asserts his innocence of
the crime charged against him, and is
sure of being acquitted if he has fair
trial. Whenever he spoke of his trial
| observed he was sure to say he should
not he convicted if he had fair trial.
implying fear that it. would not he
fair But he observed if the worst
shoul befall him, he was resigned TO
his ignominious fate lie said IT
have pnt myself into the hands of a
higher Being than any mon earth. and
| feed safe in His Keeping" was
glad to have this tes impnv.
He toll me he believed in capital
punishment and always had been an
advnrate Of the death penalty From
what he said of his ministerial life. I
should say that he was very success
full preacher for one so voung. Tie be-
gan te preach before he was nineteen.
lie is now but twenty-five. He has a
comfortable room and spends his time
in reading and writing.
He has secnrpd able counsel ia de-
fend him-MesSrS. Williamson, Ship
man, and Depew. Poor young man
4 hope e is innocent and will be tri-
nmphan'ly acquitted. His fate will
now soon he decided
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Public sale.

TENHE subscriber will sell at Public sale, on
Saturday, the 3lst OF December, 1859, the
folowing lots OF land
A farm stu lte.in S)lebury tip, Backs cor.
Pa within three-four OF mile of New Hope
and one mile from Lambertvie Also, a lot Of
about four and a half acres, near Phillips Glist
Mil and a,variety of building lots, between he
canal and river road
Any person wishing to purchase such R,ai
Essate, will be shown the premises, by David
Bllderston, now living on one of the properties.
Condtions-Ole third Of the money to be paid
at the first OF April, one-third in q year there
after, and the remainder in two years. The
sale will comnenc at l O'Clock. p. M, and the
properties will positively be Sold
GEO C. DAVIS. Z
Esw Hope. Dec. 81. 1859.
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Military Parade.


The Lamhertville Fencibles, accom-
panied by the Lambertville Martial
Band, paraded l6 mnSkets, under com
mand of Lieut.. Husselron. last Slur-
day afternoon the Oath inst. After
parading through some Of the princi-
pal streets of the town, they proceeded
to a field for large practice. The
prize, hundred weight of honr was
won by Thomas Horn Lieuts. HIS
SETON and S out we're thu next best
shots. Target practice over. they once
more took up their line of march thro'
the town and were dismissed 1t was
expected that they would parade wilh
their cannon, but some of the accoutre-
ments not being finished it was not sent
up as anticipated.
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Perfect Matches.

MADE BY
B. j. WARNER AND FRED. MARSHALL,
OF LONDON
Unsurpassed for time and durability, having re-
ceived the appreciation of the Royal Polytechnic
Institute of Loldon.
Prices at Retail from 500 TO 5000.
The Trade Supplied on Reasonable Terms.
DIAMONDS 4 FINE JEWELRY constantly
on hand at Wholesale.
w. EVERTS0N SMITH,
July Sly No. Is Maiden Lane, New York.
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Almost a Tragedy.


We have heard some of the parti"u-
lars of sensation affair which occurred
near Sergeantsville, in this County.
which we lay before orr readers as we
learned them For length of time a
farmer residing near the above men
toned place. has been making himself
nnrasv on account Of his Spouse. and
finally conceived the idea of hanging
himself Accordingly he procured a
rope and reoaired to the garrett. where
he fixed the rope abont his meek. and
suspended himself; but wise man that
he was, had taken the precaution to
put his hand inside the moose that he
rope might not hinder the free circula-
tion of the bio 3D. In this position he
was found bv his spouse aud her gay
Loihario who immedia' civ cut him
down. Notwithstanding the percan-
ton taken by the rash gent, he came
nigh meeting IA tragical end and for
some time he remained insenSible. -
Upon recovering he SET about clearing
the esf abliShBent of all its occupants
and for this purpose loaded a gun aud
planting himself near the door declared
he would s'oot the first one who ap-
preached him. Some persons in the
neighborhond took him from his de-
FAINT position. and for his courageous
aclions gave him a coat of tar aud the
accompanying ingredients.
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TO ADVERTIsERs.

To the advertisers Of both city and country,
we now offer shaat that has a larger circulation.
among business men tas will be seen by refer
ence to our business direetory,l and Others, than
any other paper in the county, and is therefore
the medium through which to advertise, in order
to bring themselves more generally before the
public.
We offer other Undue ements hes des our large
and constantly increasing circulation, to adver-
tisers, in these da' of scarcity of money, by q
great rAiuction in rates of advertising of one
h1lf the former cost.
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Outrageous.

On Monday evening, 10Th inst a
colored man by the name of Bun1y. a
resident Of this place. coming home
and finding that little boy of his.
aged five years, had done something to
displease him. caught the child aud
placed its bare skin upon the red hot
stove. burning it terribly. The wre Oh
was arrested and brought before Esq.
Parsons on last Thursday. who bound
him over to answer for his 'fendish en-
duet. The child is getting batter an |.
hopes are entertained for its recovery.
The condition of his flnily being such
as to require his presence, one OF his
children having died, and his wife not
expected to live, he was liberated by
giving security for his bail.
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More Large Porkers.

Mr.. Slmuel Warne, Of Mt Pleasant,
informs lis that he SLAUGHTERED six
hogs short time since of tho follow
ing weights :-43}, 4S3. 437 43l,
302. 1872 - Total, 2Sll. Average
weight, 1851 pounds. Almost enough
pork in this lot to supply small army.
We have not heard from EverittstowR
vet. Does she own NJ the lalrels ?
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Christmas Holidays.


VXTE wonld ca'l the attention Of buyers of
w CHRISTMAS GIFTS to the varied
and rich selections of Watches and Jewelry now
on exhibition at the store of
J. S. WILSON,
Novel and rich designs of the most fashionable
patterns combining both elegance and durability
in their mechanism.
Coral sets ofine manufacture, at moderate prices,
Mo aic, do,
Plain and richly engraved, do,
Forentine, Jet, and Lava in all their differ
ent styles, can be had as low as elsewhere, to-
gether with Jewelry ofevery description.
Gold and silver anchor lever Watches at
greatly reduced prices.
Lepines do,
Gold and silver American Levers of standard
finish. constantly On hand Call and make your
selections.
Dee. 81. JAS. S. WILSON.
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Things in Serg santsville,

The Methodist congregations OF Ser
geantsville AID Rosemont gave their
pastor, Rev. w NJ. Burroughs. d.
nation visit on Wednesday last, the
2Ist inst. In the fore part Of The day.
the aO'd Folk" came. b inging with
them great variety of lhe necessary
articles nsed 10 family, which were
very thankfully received In the af-
ternoon and evening came the Younger
class; those from Rosemont bringing
with them their donation in the form Of
a Card which consisted of frame
work nestly covered with velvet and
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The Election Being Over.
And the Country Safe, and as Winter
as Annr0nchinn

And the Country Safe, and as Winter
as approaching.
The next best thing to which public attention can
be called is to make themselves comfortable in
the way of Food and Clothing and few fancy
fxtures,--to this end have inst been giving
special attention in filing up my LARGE NEW
STORE with a rousing Stock of WINTER
GOODS, comprising about all that the ladies
want in general, and particularly choice lot of
DRY GOODS, B:osha and Blanket Shawls,
something tasty,l Scarfs, Nubias, Embroid-
cries, Velvet and other Trimmings, and every
thing for Men and BOYS, particularly, large
lot of Winter Coats Datch Boots, Men and
Boys,) Buck Gloves, INDIAN tanned) Hats, Caps,
&C., &c. Also, better stock Of groceries than
usual, including superior Real New Orleans Mo-
lasses Cranberries Raisins, Figs, Prunes, Cur
rants, Citron, &C., &c. am dealing extensive
ly in Pork, Beef, Mutton, Poultry & Lime-take
everything in the way of produce, and sell
cheap. Farmers and others can hardly fail of
making trade, by calling upon
S. B. BRITAIN,
1T the NeU Store az Church ST.
nova soft LambertUiIle.
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Reduced Rates of Advertising.

Business Card, of 5 lines, one year, $500.
Ole Square, Of 10 lines, one year. $500
The paper is always include adve Users
can see their advertiser snts, an when changes
would be desirable. Advertisements changed as
often as the advertisers desire, without any ex-
ira charge.
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Tailoring! tailoring!

FENHE subscriber takes this method of in orm
4 ing his Numerous friends, and public in gene
raj, that he continues the TAILORING BUSI-
NESS at his usual place, next door to
Coryelr Hall, Main ST., L0ns5rtuiHe, ~ J.,
where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in
his line, as CHEAP, as GOOD and as SUB
as any other establishment in
the place. GOODS ofall kinds furnishedat short
notice, and made up fashionably and substantial
and warranted to fit. Strict attention paid to
cutting out work for others to make, and war
ranted TO fit if made up right We feel CRATE
full to our numerous patrons for the liberal pat
ronage bestowed already, and hope, by strict at
tention to my business, to merit and receive a
share in the future.
WILLIAM DEAN
Lambertvile, June %, 1859.
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Carriers Address,

According to the custom of the
times our CUrier will be ar run next
Saturday mlrning with MS New Years
greeting, in the shape Of an address.
Look out for your small change.
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Lyoeun.

The Lambertville Lyc. nm held its
regular meeting on last Monday eve
ming. An address was delivered by
Mr. Hough. The Question for debate
so long pending before the society, will
be discussed next Monday evening.
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Exhibition.

TIE Methodist E. Sunday Shool
of Q1akertown, gave an exhibition on
Saturday night last. (Christmas Eve)
of Singing, Speaking, &c, &c. Great
excitement prevailed among the iuve-
niles, yet all went merry as marriage
bell.
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Military.

The End troop of Cavalry. at Bap-
tisttown, commanded by Cant. Eek
made handsome parade at Everitts-
town few days ago, aud intent to
have another one about New Years.
Time and place not yet decided upon.
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christmas Services.

Divine w,r>hiD at the soy eral
churches in this place on Christmas
.dlv was attended by large crowds.
Service was held in the Episcopal
church on Saturday evening according
to the Gus ON. it being Christmas Eve.
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A Notics.
IF the person writing from Titus
VilIe. will forward his or her address,
the matter will be attended to INN i
ateiy.
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Home.

NOV is the time to buy home in the pless.
y ant and HoarlshiRg Town Of Lsmhesisias.
dwellings and Stores together. and dwellings ~
themselves. Prices from $1,000, up to s60slsI.
Apply before the lst OF January, IS that i tts
time for renting. s RLAckWHIL
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The Press has been successful beyond our
most sangune expectations, and we are begin
ming to think our rersevering labors have been
appreciated We do not intend to "go ba k'
on the friends who have SO generously assisted
us in floating our craft, but with the future we
shall mingle the experience Of the past, hoping
by that means to secure the goal to which we
have been aiming. The course we have pur-
sued has been an independent one and
e Firm as rock we stand,'
remaining free to advocate our own honest opir-
IONS, avoiding the one ideaed views of the big
oted partisan and the cant of the ultra, section
alist
'Subservient to none,''
is the motto we have set up, and we shall surely
stand by it, not intending to be led by the nose
into the intracacies of political trail
The Pass shall bs complete local journal.
Having established correspon Tents everywhere
throughout the County-we shall soon be pre-
pared to fill the columns devoted to "Local AZ
fairs with more than the usual large quantity
of County news, thereby, giving each subscrib-
err the assurance Of having the news of each
Township before them, upon OPENING the Pass.
A County paper should devote more than a
brief period to the revision of the local reading
bvt few do it. and we claim for our sheet the
honor of instiling new ideas on this subject in
to the minds of the conductors of other papers
in Hunterdon County. We claim for our paper
the name of the only Local Paper in this Coan-
ty, inasmuch, as we give as full and more items
of general interest than any other paper
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Office.

Owing to the absence Of our report
er, and heavy press of work, many
things of interest are left ont in orr
local department, which will BE- attend
ed to in our next regular issu".