evidence, and a patient hearing of his own allegations, found him guilty as
charged. He will give the order no more trouble--his tongue is silenced!

"B. HUBBEL, _Ch'n._"

The report was accepted, and the committee discharged. No other written
report was made, and the captain said:

"The secretary will burn the parchment containing the report just read, in
the presence of all the brethren, that they may know nothing remains on
record, which, under any possible contingency that might arise, could be
used against them."

The paper was burned, as directed, in accordance with the usages of the
order.

"What success have the brethren had in the way of _business_ since our last
meeting?"

"I have taken two horses," said one; "they are both in the stable of the
order."

"I have taken one horse and fifty dollars," said another; and as he spoke,
he walked up and laid down a pile of money on a salver, prepared for the
purpose, in front of the captain. All moneys were placed there for
distribution.

"Well done, Simon! How did you get the money? No foul play, I hope?"

"No, your honor; I was at Louisville, and saw the money paid to a