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The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
Correspondence of the Columbian Fountain.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 20, 1915.

ssa Vt ALEXANDRIA, Nov. ~, 1913.
Pursuant to public notice, the members
Of Harmony Division, No. 3, Sons OF Tenn
perance, lin full regalia,) held public meet
ing in the Lyceum Hall Oh Tuesday eve
ming last, at half.past 6 o'clock.
About 700 persons were present The
meeting was called to order by Mr.. Thorn
as M. Davy, as president Of the occasion,
who introduced to the audience brother H.
Meeks, Of Baltimore. AS it is not in the
powe, of the writer Of this communication
to give any thing approaching to sketch of
the addresses delivered, il will suffice to say
that Mr.. M. fully sustained his reputation as
"a powerful rcasoncr in favor Of Total Alb
stinence.
Mr.. Thomas S,hncibly, Of Pledge Divis-
ion No. II, Hage-stown, next addressed the
audience; and j. would not be going too
far to say, that in depicting the horrors OF
drunkenness and the awful consequences
attendant thereon, he approached nearer the
unrivalled Cough than any Other lecturer it
has ever been my good fortune 10 listen to.
The hour being late, the Rev. d.. Match
cit, of Washington, was necessarily briel in
his remarks, but, although circumsc'beI
as to lime, he fully male up the deficiency
in the leagth Of his speech by the many
racy anecdotes incorporated into il, and the
inimiiablo manner iii which these were re-
lated Tne moa.ng was further enliyensI
by beautiful song 90, give me one glass
more," sung in han lsoma style by Master
John Hough, a lad not more ihaa 10 or IL
years old.
am sorry to add, that disturbance was
created by one Of the victims of rum m-sell-
ing, man who, though not resident
among us, is well known to our citizens as
one Of the last who (when in his right
mind) would have been guilty Of interrupt
ing public lecturer on any subject
Some of the rowdy crew who take occa-
sion 10 disturb every Temperance meeting
held in the Hall, were at their oil tricks
again---setting off crackers, throwing tor
4 pedoes, SIC. II is to be hoped our police
will bring these disturbers to punishment
J Quite a noise was created in our streets
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

We notice in an English periodical the
following touching incident.
A little boy, whose parents were poor,
had been constant attendant upon Sabbath
school. 1t SO happened at one time, that he
was obliged to remain at home on account
Of the ragged state Of his clothes. Loving the
school and his teachers SO we'll, he desired
to go as he was; saying to his mother, "God
will not look at my ragged clothes and shoes !;
for he bids me come to school, and 1t is said
in the beautiful hymn that learned,
"Come We sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore,
Jesus ready stands to save you
M Full Of pity, love and power" H4t
And am poor sinner, and Jesus is ready
to SAVE NE. o dear mother let me go Y
But when his mother told him that ne
would shortly have some decent clothes, he
sat down, reading his book for he was very
obedicnt to his parents and teachers. Often
times OH this Sabbath, would he raise his
voice 10 sing some hymn of praise to God,
and often bow his knee in prayer.
He soon was provided with suitable cloth
es; continued for several years at the school
at length became teacher, thena super
intendent, and afterwards preacher Of the
gospel.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
VARIE TY

MoRE CARELEssNEss.--Lasl week hoy
living in Gates county, N. c., who was anu
sing himself with gun, which he supposed
TO be empty, placed cap on the nipple. and
turning to young lady named Mary Over
man, said playfully, s.Cousin Mary, I'm go
ing to shoot you," firing al the samc mo-
ment The contents lodged in the poor
girls face, tearing away the entire side Of
1.-TWO hours afterwards she expired, after
having suffered the most excruciating ago
ny.
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~ Sunday night by drunken party from
your city, who ran the gauntlet Of the tav-
ems, singing hymns, halloing, whooping,
and making every species of noise. am
glad to see public attention called to the
subject by communication in yesterday .
Gazette. his time such things were dis
countenanced, and such disturbers had lodg-
ings in our receptacle for those of their
species. ,a
Yours in haste, L.
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which is to enable them to cast aside preju-
ice, divest thei. minds of all uncha.itable-
Tess, and with that simplicity Of heart and
if which characterized the great Redeemer
mankind, prac,ic, charity towards all
nea-which is to bring abont the time when
il denominations Of christians, looking be-
yond the narrow limits of time, will forsake
heir distinctive forms and ceremonies, and
mite in one congregation, to praise the living
md the true God.
But tho temporal advantages which result
rom Temperance, are they not sufficient Of
Yourselves, to induce men to forsakc the
crooked paths of Intcmperance, and to walk
orderly and sobcrly, and conscientiously, in
he possession Of their faculties, with forms
s-ect, and minds uncloudcd by the fogs and
umes Of the spirit-cask and the winc-bottle.
Who, that llas made the trial and has gained
.he victory over his enemy, would return dog
like, to his vomt Who would surrender
ais newly acquired independence Of mind,
Tor glass Of gsog, again become the needy,
worthless, loathsome out1ast,a burden to his
family, to society, and to himself? If fthere
be such an onc-God help him. The roar
ing lion, who gocth about seeking whom he
may devour, has encompassed him aroundand
about--he has ruined his temporal prospects,
and will assuredly compass his eternal in
tamy-tor ne is in the power Of the Prince
Of Darkness, whose tender mercies arc cruel,
and who is tempting him, step by step, into
drunkard's gave ss. aa
What shall we do to prevent this terrible
consumma.ion Must we SEE the triumph
Of the spirit Of Eyil-behold his ministers
and agents tampcing with the best and dca.-
est interests Of our brethren, scduc ng them
from the paths Of rectitudc and virtue, and
finally sending them into the presence Of the
great Am, to hear the drunkard's doom,
depart yc cursed" What say yc, men
and brethren? Washingsonians, Sons and
Brethren Of Temperance, what say ye? God
bless you, Individually and collectively, we
know your answer will be, No. If preccpt
and example, prayer and cntreaty, reproof.
and censure, will aught avail. to redeem and
ransom one soul from a doom so fearful, we
will continue to exert them with all the en-
ergy and influence we possess.
Fight on brethrcn--let the noble example
Of the brother Tcetotallcrs Of Pennsylvania
animate you to greater excrtion. Continue
your labors oflovc--assist the indigent-fy
to the succor of the distrcssed-there may be
no fields Of grain to cut--but there may be
an INDECENT or distressed Teetotaller among
us who needs helping hand. Let your
glad shout hail him at early morning
your willing hands assist him-let him re-
tire to his couch at night with the grateful
conviction, that We are brethren, indeed.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
TOUCHING INCIDENT.

I, n There is farmer residing near !" the Gap"
Of tho Blue Mountains, in this state, who
has been for many years an intemperate man.
Some months ago he was induced to sign
temperance pledge, and in very short time
afterwards he united himself with the Meth
odist Oh. The rumseller and his dependents
were sorely dismayed at this S extraordinary
change,n as they termed it, aud set their
wits to work to lure him back. The time
of harvesting having arrived, aud the farmer
having many acres Of wheat to be cut, the
Rumites assembled with their cradles in their
hands, and demanded their accustomed al
lowance Of rum" Not n drop shall be
given,n firmly replied tha farmer We
will moi cut your wheat without IT," said
the Rumites.-'T Than it shall rot in the
feld,' repliel the farmer. The faithful fol-
lowers of Alcohol now returne, 1, their res
pectiye homes, (if homes they can be called,)
and left the abstinent farmer to his fate. His
wheat hal begun to fall in the stubble, yet
he placed his reliance in God, and having
commended himself to his maker, he retired
to rest. M
Early in the morning he was awakened
from his slnmbcr by shout, which seemed
to speak the ve.y soul Of joy. He looked
out and beheld large numbe, Of men with
cradles in their hands, the foremost bearing
a broad banner with the words, ToTAL AB-.
sTIyENCE, inscribed upon its ample folds.--
6 What can all this mean:o said the farmer,
gazing with aslonishment upon scene which
seemed rather the wo.k Of magic than reality.
6. Isn't there ieetolallsf somewhere about
these parts, who has field of z ain to be
cut 20 asked one Of the crowd = Yes" re-
piled the farmer, 9. ann he" I" Well, we're
como TO cut it,n was the short response The
9 farmer hurried down to greet his kind-heart-
ed yisiters, who having heard of the circum-
stance, had travelled many miles to give
him helping hand. He pointed to the field;
the banner was erected in its midst; the men
worked like good teeio,allers, and in a few
hours the farmers crop was snved. Thus
doth Cod project his obedient children, who
in firmness Of faith obey his wo:d and trust
in his great name. - Tenn. Adcoc ME.
Noble fellows! This is the spirit which
should animate the Tsmpa-alco community
u Of our District Then, indeed, we should
expect to see the principles "Love, Purity
and Fidelity" universally acknowledge
spirit Of broihe-ly kindness pervade all
hearts; chickering's and strife and uncharita-
bleness banished from among us, and that in
f,nal spirit, Alcohol, compelled to seek its
native hell, no more taint our moral ailnos-
phere, or pollute by its poisonous exhala-
tons, the pure element which floats above
and around us, and is the essence OF our ex-
istence. M wgfii ~
we look upon the Temperance reforma-
ton as the great moral lever which is pave
he way for the future prcvalcnce Of good
will on earth to men, which is 10 prepare
the minds Of men TO receive, appreciate, and
understand the sublimiy Of the Gospel
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
THECOLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN
SATURDAY MORNING. NOV. %, ls45.


GIVE shall, for the present. lei the deal
e,s in articles Of intox cation rest, and give
them time to read, reject, and answe', !
they please, what has already appeared Il
our columns. Thereafte-, as promised II
our las, we will notice other excuses. J
will be well, in the meantime, to notice the
persons who are in the habit of using them
either moderately or to excess; but this, too.
we will defer for the present. The friends
Of our cause and the public will bc pleased
to know that the Fountain is taken and read
by large number Of the inhabitants Of the
District, and othe- places; and that, SO ia'
as we are advised, the paper has been wei
received, and orr coarse approved we
shall continue or labor OF love, and en-
teayor to meet the wishes OF the people
and accomplish the important objects con-
templatsd in its production. Let our friends
do all they can to increase our list Of sub
scribers in and out of the District. Let the
business men hand in their advertisements
they will certainly have wide circulation.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
For the Columbian Fountain.

MEssRs. EDIToRs: Perhaps you will
allow stranger to you, but not TO your
cause, to drop thought or two, occasion
ally, into your Fountain, to mingle with the
great stream OF truth, which is destined to
wash away every refuge of lies which the
advorates of rum can builJ.
Baing much through the country, and
always inquring for the prosperity Of the
Temperance reform, ! propose, if it meet
your appreciation, to give you the result ci
whatever observations such opportunities
may enable me to make All ask in re-
turn is that the friends of the cause will
duly consider the facts presented and ACT in
accordance. My example may induce others
to volunteer as occasional correspondents,
and aid in giving to the public an accurate
idea of the condition Of the cause.
S, far as my Investigations have yet been
carried, have found throughout the coun-
tIy, in every quarter, universal apathy pre-
yailng; and nothing can be more evident
than that some step is necessary to revive
and resusciiate the efforts Of its friends. Is it
not also apparent, that while the sentinels
slumbcr at their posts, the enemy is strength
ening himself in his entreachments'
/ Yours, respectfully, HOWARD.
II
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

The case Of Robert White, plaintiff, rs.
Henry Addison and O.he.s, defendants, com
mcncel on Thursday, the thre: judges pres
ent on the Bench The libel consists in a
letter written to the President of the United
Safes fo- the purpose Of causing The plain
tif's removal f:om ofice, as collector OF
GEORGETOWN hed eds s3ia s wf g .
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

MARRIED AND UNMARRIED.-The number
of unmarried females in New York city be-
tween the ages of l6 aud As is 5l,666-thc
number ofthose married of the same ages is
54,207 the number unmarried under six-
teen years Of age is 62,O2O. The number
Of persons married i'll the city during the
past year was 1855, and the number CT
births during the same period was l4,Ol4--
Of which 7,5l9 were males, and 6,495 fe-
males.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

THE MICHIGAN STATESMAN says -"
lille girl about eight years Of age, daughte'
ola widow woman, residing about eight
miles from Lapeer, was frightened in such q
manner, we understand, on Wednesday OF
last week, that she died in consequence, a
bout two hours after the fright Her bsoih-
er, a small lad, dressed himself in dried
bear skin, and chased her as she was going
to ncighboring house
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

Il GIRARD CoLLEGE.--Atlength the orphans
who were to be benefited by the muni6cent
bounty Of Mr.. Girard may exclaim. 8 We
see land" The college is nearly finished.
Badly managed as the. legacy has been, Still
the building is almost ready for the recep-
ton Of students. Crowds daily promenade
upon the root, which affords them fine pam
oramic view Of the environs Of Philadel-
phia. rs ,.-7
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

SHOT FOR A cooN.-A young man, namcl
Read, of Warrick county, la, was killcl Oh
the 25th ult, by Mr. Castle. Read was NJ
tree in pursuit Of game, and Castle mis-
took him in the morning twilight for a
coon.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

oo 9r On Thursday last, a MAJ in a state OF
intoxicatioa, fell from the cart he was dri-
wing, and seriously injured himself. The
horse, luckily for him, stopped instantly
the wheel would have passed over his head.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

APPoINTMENT-E. G. Eastman, Esq,
late editor of the Knoxville (TeDn) Argus
has been appointed Chief Clerk in the Sixth
Auditors Office, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation Of the Hon. ;. w.
Brown.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

The MoRMoNs intend to sell their land
and buildings at Nauvoo, including the g;eat
temple, to the Catholic Church An ay,at
is now in Cincinnati, endeavoring to nego-
tate with Bishop Purcell. 1t is sail that
terms have been agreed upon.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

A REAL WoRKER-Presiden Polk rises
at daylight and takes an ealy walk, and al
early breakfast works till l2--give, alili-
ence till two-aines early-lnd wo.ks az
teiwards till late at nigat-oftca till near
morning.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

WHARF.-THE city of Frederick has com
pleted its works for increasing its supply of
water, and is now abundantly furnished
with that indispensable element, pure, cool,
and of the best quality, derived f'om the
neighboring mountain elevations.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

There are in the United States, $40 Di-
visions Of the Sons Of Temperance, instead
of " over fifty" as sta.el by correspond
ent in Tuesdays paper.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

CoLLEcTIoNs.-Th carriers will call up
on subscribers, in their several routes, to-day,
to collect subscriptions for this paper.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

CHARCOAL AN ANTDoTE TO PoIsoN.-An
old English paper contains statement that
charcoal possesses the power Of counle.act-
ing the effects Of mineral poison. Five
grains Of arsenic in a half glass Of strong
mixture Of charcoal were swallowed fasting.
Heat and great thirst followed, but the pain
was allayed by swallowing another glass Of
charcoal mixture. AT tnoon no bad effects
were felt. Let it be tried in cases Of m.nc,al
poison.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

Thanksgiving comes on tho same day in Mas
sachu.stts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Illi-
nois-.hc 27th inst, aad in Ohio it occurred on the
Goth.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

HORSE RAcING-The- gand jury of HuI-
son county, at the present term Of the courts
now in session on Bergen Hill, have united
in a petition to the Legislature to prohibit
horse racing in N. Jersey.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

In the Circuit Court, i'll the case of James
ps. Corporation Of Washington, non suit
was entered for plaintiff
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

Some wag took drunken fellow, placed
him in coffin with the lid left so he could
raise it, placed him in grave yard and wal
ted to see the effect After a short time the
fumes Of the liquor left him, and his position
being rather confined, he sat upright, and
after looking around exclaimed
"Well, Pm the first that riz! else Pm
confoundedly belatcd,"
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

TEMPERANCE IN THE PRUssIAN Army.
The Minister Of War has addressed crcll-
lar to all generals holding command, stating
that the King in order to sobIiely, has or
dered that every soldier in cantoumenl, in
camp, or bivouac, who may be willing TO
give up his allowance of brandy, shall re-
ceive the value in money.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

BIBLE PRESENTATION TO OLE BULL.-A
splendidly bound Bible with gold mountings,
was presented TO Ole Bull III Philadelphia,
on Saturday, as testimony of gratitude, for
his performance in aid Of the poor Ii bore
the following inscription :-"To NJ. OLE
3. Bull, as a token Of gratitude, for his val
liable services in behalf Of the poor. Pre-
sented by the Managers Of the Home Ms
sion Society, November IA, 1916"
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

young infant, of the masculine gender, was re-
Gently left at the door Of postmaster in Alabama
before he was up. When he cane down and saw
it. the only remark he made was, that the male de-
iips,y on that morning was unusually early. .e
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22

Thomas, there is great deal too much bust,e
here /"
Where, Pai" n #.8 IN ~ yea aB.U
{" mean there is TOO much noiso---you must stop
it."
Is noise hustle, Pa' =" ttt1#
f"Ycs child. "'"aU3 HLt h4~f
g Golly gracious---then sister Sally wears the
biggest noise you ever saw Pa #e 2"Ha
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-22
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
THE RAGGED SCHOLAR.

We notice in an English periodical the
following touching incident.
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THE TRIBUNE.

ns,xrxREsTrNc WESTERN CoLoNy.-The Roch-
..ter Democrat says family by the name OF Allen
have left that city for Wisconsin The colony VIII
noos;st Of sixty.two members of the family-in.
si,d;np The father, with the sons, their wives and
es;drea. The patriarch OF the family will be %
,,asr. old IN July. He is one OF the venerable
yecs OF the revolution, and - IN receipt oil pen;
sion for his patriotic services. ihey nave ioca1eo
on seol IN Wsworth County, and have cnris.eneo
the centre of their purchase ALLEN ClTY-
M,,,nra Capt. CyagIievich, OF the Austrian ship
. now in this port was basely murdered on
Tuesday evening. appears that the crew o. the vessel
ana number OF others who wanted the LOADING OF her got
into an ARRAY upon the staging when the Captain Interior
"a q, .r,,rsas the disturbance. He was Immediately sur
ronndrd and one of the asaan's struck him the head
With hammer nfictiDg wound OF which he died on
r.sd.v nj,ht From what learn relative this sad
ar r there seems TO be doubt that the quarrel
ten no design the part Of those on Shore for the pu-
puse OF q deadly revenge.
Capt crssievich his arst trip this port having
selected NewOresns his trading point in the United
States y. o. Pic, May !.
Mr. HR.LY. the American painter was one Of the pas
.enyers in Hiberna He is said 20 be commissioned by
LOUIS Phi pe him the portraits Of Gen. Jackson
John o, Adams, Daniel Webster. Henry Clay and other
distinguished Americans, and will proceed first TO the der
mitase Boston Daily Adv.
~ A baby killed itself at Rochester recently by
crying, rupturing blood vessel Bad!
ACCIDENT IN RoxBuRY, Massive learn from
the Boston Times that serious accident occurred
IN Roxbury Tuesday afternoon: Some laborers
were at work excavaung well in ledge on War
ren.street, near the estate of Mr. Ralph Haskns,
when premature explosion occurred by which
three men were severely wounded, one Of whom
died this morning
M CrSc1yNATt has contributed upward Of $1,000
and Louisville $4,000 the relief OF the Pittsburg sufferers
OFFICIAL DreYrrY MIR. Crsr tells a capital story
about u constable in Pennsylvania
He had served legal precept of some sort on a
particular friend Of his, greatly his superior in
strength, who being particularly drunk al the time,
rebrll-d against the law and It's myrmldoD, selzlne
the officer and shaking him TO pieces. The parties
meetisg few days after, Jim, the oti-nder was
profus. ia his apologies. 6 You know Jake, says
he would not have served you if | had been
duly, sober, it was all the devllish whisky did il
The offici4iy nj last Modified and rel-nred unde
Jlin's representations. g As TO the shaking sale
Jake, 50 | don't bear any malice, don't vally II
lrcr next time Jim. whoever shakes me, shakes thu
Commonwealth
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