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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14

should mol have given them the benefit Ola republication
the people Of Texas should under the fnepc. Of or
mere suggestion ol The motives by winch we supposed
they might be actuafed refuse 10 'ennex, the FnqIirer
itself Will be entitled To the condemnation which il in
yokes upon our head We assure that paper that we
are wholly innocent VI the intention aseTibed T., us
and deem ioo humhy Of labors to suppose that our
feeble ypiee reach far as Texas. OF that il could
produce such great results even if it should be accden
tally heard on the other side Of the Sabine.
o. The Enquirer cxelailns. "Good .A,,e, from
I0'ode island - III Announcing the result Of the late .
lection IN that State. We we're not before aware ,b,
mat the Enquirer professed to be Dor iie but even If
that be the case, we do not what cause il has r
uliaion. Every tflicer elected. except jackson f.,
Governor and Arnold for Congress- (and they are Nhqs
by the "ay,) is opposed to Doris release from io,r;s
onmfnt. aud both jackson and Arnold condemn thu
crimes "heh led 10 his imprisonment. Aud besides a.,
overwhelming majority Of the Legislature are onpseJ IN
DOH hat Is there, then, which any Door he onoh,
TO regard as 'gooi' in the neas from Rhode l,lan57
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14

The Postmaster General adyeriises that the will Ne
rrise prssas until the 10Th Of May for furnishing i
teen thousand balances for the various post Offices in the
=. States. They to be CONSTRUCTED on plan best
calculated 10 ascertain The weight Of letters and other
Insahe matters. under the psl office Jaw Of the Sd of
March, ie45 and will he required 10 Indicate half
nu'sr and any gyep weight betw zen a hall ounce and
,Rht Juuoes.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14

Efeeirtloey-I Taking Ieiegroph.-A enc of his lee
luits IN Eeeiruluey, delivered Cincinnati last week
hJ Prsi,ssor Locke, he exhibited, as matter Of Gu.
rrus arnusen.nl, his Talking Telegraph. The Atlas
sys that this Telegraph does mol il is lrue ariicuiale
wards. but 1t arliculaes the elements Of words, viz:
hIsts- The letters nsed those Of Morse and they
ATE ade audible by pipe sounding in during
Abe ilne OF dui or ne executed by the proper Morse
iel@faph; hut interrupted during the blank OF space
PAR II ihe letter. Indeed, the Telegraph exhibited re.
gisicrs TIE words paper al the same time that the
PirG j, suunorg them, the pipe being open and cona
tip's sound whilst The stylus is marking the revolving
fIei. Thus il both spesks ard writes al the same no
neri PIuf l.. crusaders his invention only "a an
Iius.ng modification OF Alorseis Telegraph by which
'ie einDnncaohs nay be made extremity lnielllgibe
- large adsncs, provided they understand the Al
iialfl, Which becomes kind u monotone .,nsc the
t'o, esof dots being represented By short no.es and
ihe longer ones By loies mere prolrac,ed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14

@5- The Petersburg Republican has been revived,
under The editorial auspices Of VIM r. Drinkard
Esq.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14

henorats and appontmcnts.-B. II. Cheever has
oeen superseded in his cerkship in the Fourth Auditors
once by Ar. Thomas ofOhio, Joseph White is appoints
ed Navy Agent in Baltimore, in place of Samuel Nc
CeIlan, aud Michael McBlair, Custom House Apprais
er IN SAID city, in place Of John Lester II is said that
rankin Pierce has been appointed District Attorney
Tor New Hampshire, in place of Joel Eastman; Thomas
W. bafty, District Attorney for Ohio, in place of The
present Incumbent whose nane is not mentioned and
ID. A. Robertsou Marshal of Ohio in place of Col j
MoilvaIne, the leading Iyerite in that State. William
White has been appointed Postmaster in Raleigh IN,
~ IN place OF Thomas g. Scott (who has held the
Office twenty years. resigned 1t is rumored that Mr.
Pilii acting chief clerk of The State Department is 10
supeFeede Mr.. Ellsworth Commissioner of Patents
thai Judge Blob, late Secretary of the Treasury, is 10
feceiee subordinate dPfoia'iaem IN lie Treasugp De-
pd'tment aud that Maj. Barker, Comptroller OF the
Treasury, is 10 be promoted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14
W ASlllNGTON RUMORS. Sc

The Washington correspondent of the New York
Courier states the following as facts:
inf, that sort Of agent has been sent to Mexico TO
reel aooai as to whether there be any chance or any
"ooe OF fesunIng diplomatic intercourse with that cu6
Try. lhiS person whose position more resembles that of
spy lhah o an authorized commissioner, is Of a char
acter 10 be avowed or dsayowed pleasure and acco
ding to circumstances. His name is Pa,l0y ylrojn.
ian 10y birth
Secondly. Mr. c. A. Wckliiie late p. NJ. General.
"nom the papers chronicle as his way with his am
TO Kentucky Is In fact on his way Texas as conf
a9en' OF The administration 10 aid The Charge d.
Vdfes MIR. Donelson in persuadinp the authores and
people IN eXas 10 accept the terms OF annexation offer
ed by the joint resolution
Ihirdfy. The Administration is taxing to the utter
most Inc powers d the Secretary Of State Mr. Buchan
an o"eTs by The way oyerated than those o any
man OF note in the nation in an attempt To yndicaie In,
wards foreign States, the conduct OF the United States
In relation to annexation
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14
From The Ntp orleaa' Tropic, March 81.
ltI. FOOT RACE

The great Foji Ra,s. IN reference 10 which the whole
os been agg for pne weeks. came of y,ster lay
i.,e dag nte end have been desired, aud
HE tufaaul Was immense. NJ sucn crowd has ever
been seen Hp1u race COURSE ~ the South h,lufe. OF
,he enes 'Vur onJ eaue 10 the starting post, to
vii:
CID rsie We,
E,lwurlh,
Archer, and
The Mar IN the Mask
lucy lovk position We have placed item. and al
re woii went 10 the work. Before they had reached
The hrsi turn The Mask had taken the lead but he did
nd l,ePit long. Gildersecve assdm,d the front rank
and habiained II throughout the race. The Mask ran
saput tlIeeonrlhs Of mile, ard then incuntinently
iz1a''; lie was seen nu murc.- he first mile as run
~ a-.u. 1uacisteye being first, Archer second aud
f.iiNorih ling way hi tie Tt8r. The srcond Third and
f"nIlh miles were each maintaining his rea
i've pisi'ion, when after rcschNg the starting point Eli
w,rih staggered, Tell aud Vas tpne un he ground.
1idersice'e sui hepl up his pace uakng his miles N
,Actii' nj aud nnli1rm lime. Mean. he Archer had
oeth gradually falling back until be had neared he
siand % his SIKH mile when bilderslteye, who lad
l'ne clear Iound and loci cd him On his seventh mile
passed Lin. II then evident TO every budy thai
Arclef had chance Ia the race and he very wisely
tlandned the Contest. Gllderseeve made the remain
NJ iJee miles aone. running ten miles 10 50 minutes
and 5Usecnhds!! Having done than was reIuir-
ID. t9s miles IN one hour,) Glderseeve was Of course
erlaed the victor and received the purse OF 500. lie
sss game to the last sHd looked amust as fresh when
he concluded as hen he started
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-14
A NOMINATION FOR 1913.

We find, in the Alexandria Gaztlte tho sub ,intd
loiler from Washington, making Wing nomination oil
candidates ior the Presidency and Vice Presidency 10
succeed The present ine,nlbents
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13
BENJAMIN
For the Columbian Fountain


GENTLEMEN: For one, must express
the qualification ! derived at the course
marked out for yourselves in the conduct
of your paper, with reference to the ven
dors of intoxicating drinks. You express
your determination to reason respectfully
with them-to treat them kindly-and to
let the case be decided by fair argument
This is course, gentlemen, which meets
with my warmest admiration. "Truth is
powerful and must prevail is trite senti-
ment, but no less true though trite.
1t needs not, for its advocacy, the employ
mcnt of the weapons of detraction and de-
nunciation; and it is believed that such
weapons retard its final triumph. Doubt
less there are many good men and lovers of
mankind, as stated by you, engaged in the
traffic-and perhaps are in it, because they
have never fully examined the subject and
opened their eyes to the character and con-
sequences thereof \ large and intelligent
class in the community believe that the traf-
fic in intoxicating drinksis criminal pur-
suit. Now this is grave charge. No
reasonable man will dare to. object to the
moderate and proper course you suggest
fair and reasonable examination of the
subject, by an enlightened public. Surely
the question is not so complicaed and abb
struse as to be beyond the reach of argu-
ment. 1t ought, then, to be subnitted to
that test hold that it is question that
can be decided. 1t is a grave one, imslica-
ting many worthy persons, and ought tc be
settled. If the dealers are right, let them
be sustained; if not, they ought to be WI
| ling to relinquish the business. Every can
| did and reasonable mind ought to court
such an investigation. Apply the case.
How does man conscious of his integrity,
feel and act when charge of any character
is laid at'his doorf Even though he be not
amcnable in the, eye Of the law, he is care
full and anxious y sassfy poblic opinion Of
} his insocsnco. Whist good reason can be
given yhy there should not be sir con-
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN,
THIksDAY MORNING, NOV. 10, ls45.
TO THE READER.

We are here before you again with oul
Fountain, glad to know, by the favorable
communications we receive, that it is hailed
as needful journal at this time, not only
to supply the wants of the friends OF tenn
perance, but business men look to its col
umns with interest. We hope to be able
by original and select matter, pleasing and
instructive, to give general satisfaction. We
shall, if possible, suit our subjects, $50 lar
as we can consistently with our principles }
to all classes, by having variety OF sub
jects treated by men of various talents. We
expect men of learning from different parts
of our far spread country, to be contributors
to the pages of this convenient and happy
medium Of communication, so soon as they
shall be apprized Of our wish. Already, we
may refer to several There is our Friend
Benjamin we bespeak for him attention.
This is but beginning from him. In No.
2, S. N. is entitled to a careful perusal; and
soon we shall have the record of great
many wise and good men, whose minds
and pens will be employed to enrich this
Fountain. To such, we offer no price; yet
they will have our sincere thanks-they
will have their pay in the consolation that
arises from consciousness of doing, Or try
ing to do, good.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13

ask such professor of religion to GO to his
store in the morning, deal out throughout the
day to his numerous customers, the intoxi-
eating draught, and on the approach of eve
ming, select one of those misguided men,
who has, perhaps, expended his last shilling
with him, for his favorite beverage, follow
him to his home-view there his want, the
misery, and the degradation, which is dis
played, listen, if he can, without shudder
to the heart-rending cries of helpless infancy,
asking their cruel father for bread, he has not
to give them; and then turn deaf ear if he
dare, to the supplications of the wife and
mother; when with the soul-stirring eloquence
of despair, she entreats him by all that is
holy in religion, never again to present to
her husband the intoxicating bowl. Go,
ask him, from that scence of wretchedness
and misery; go to his own hall OF luxury,
to his own comfortable freside, call around
the family altar the wife of his bosom, the
children of his affection, and on bended
knees, ask the God of mercy, Of love, and
of justice, to bless the labors Of the day !
Christian! cans't thou do SO No, my life
upon it, if thou art true and worthy disci-
pie Of the meek and lowly Jesus, these holy
words would falter on thy tongue. Leave,
then, thy unholy trade to him who has no
God to worship, no soul to save, leave it,
and on thy death-bed, when scenes of past
existence are conjured up, memory will
cling to it, as one Of the noblest sacrifices of
thy life.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13

duct in the case before usS A refusal to ex-
anime the subject under the present light
thrown upon it, is either inexcusably dis
respectful to that public opinion which calls
for the investigation, or it betrays the weak
ness Of cause whose advocates shun such
scrutiny.
| have just read your argument in No. 3,
and am much pleased with it. | hope in
the future you will especially prove the
sixth point-that the condition and busi-
ness of the whole community, including
even that of dealers, themselves, would be
benefited by the success of entire temper
ance principles. w.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13
L..
Selected for the Columbian Fountain by Lad
of Alexandria.
INTEMPERANCE.

Spite of the excitement which the impor-
tant subject OF temperance has occasioned,
spite of the eloquent appeals Of the orator in
its favor, and the humane exertions of the
philanthropist, to stay the hand of the de-
stroyer of our peace, the demon of intem-
perance still stalks unmolested amongst us,
and is secretly but indissolubly winding his
serpent-like form around the tendrils of many
a youthful heart Ere we are aware, some
tender and affectionate mother, whose only
hope was centered in the prosperity of be-
loved son, will go down to the tomb, heart
broken, mourning over the melancholy fate
of her intemperate child some lovely sister,
whose haggard, care-worn cheek, will tell
more eloquently than the orators appeal,
that anguish, disappoirt tment, and grief, have
marked her for their prey, and will prove
but TOO fearfully the story of brothers.
ruin, while the burning tears of some de-
ceived and injured wife, will speak the an
guish Of her soul, and call down curses on
the head of him, whose unholy traffic laid
the foundation of her l,lin, and caused her
misery and disgrace. II is sickening to the
heart to behold men, who have enrolled
themselves under the banner of the meek
and lowly Saviour Of the world, engaged in
the disgraceful traffic Of selling rum. They
grasp at the gains of iniouity with as much
eagerness, as if they would purchase Heaven
wi,h dross. Is there nothing to stimulate
men to deeds more congenial with their pro-
fessionsi Professions made too at the altar
OF the Almighty! Is there nothing to induce
them to lay aside such inhuman traffic, for
the sake Of enriching themselvesi Iwould
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13
For the Columbian Fountain.

DEAR FRIEND w: have had the pleas
ure of looking over two of the numbers OF
the " Columbian Fountain" Thee will al
low me to say, that am more than pleased
with the design, which the friends OF lem
perance seem to have in view, by the pub
lication of that paper. They have been hap
py in the issue, for this is the exact period
for the publication of such paper in this
District. | think | am not mistaken, and,
though | am no Prophet or the son of a
Prophet, bespeak for it an extensive circu-
lation. The District Of Columbia has need
of exactly such paper at this time. "Therc
is tide in the affairs of men, which, if ia
ken at the flood, leads on TO fortune" Now
is the time; and now the paper will lead on
to fortune. The cause Of Temperance is Of
so much moment, in the view Of all good
citizens that every such person will hail the
paper as a God-send. The excellent men,
whose noble, enterprising spirit prompted
them to engage in this highly praise-w worthy
work, will rejoice to see it prosper in their
hands.
All the Temperance men in this District,
| hope, will aid to further the interests Of the
paper, and by SO doing, they will promote
the cause of Temperance cause which is
worthy the best efforts of the best heads,
and the best hearts. | do not mean by this
remark, to conine the circulation of your
paper to the District of Columbia, by no
means; but, if the friends Of Temperance
here, near the place of ISSUE, should be
backward in its support, how can it be ex-
pected, that persons at distance will be-
come interested in its prosperity But these
remarks may be unnecessary, for the spirit
and enterprise of the Temperance men in
the District of Columbia will, without doubt,
secure ample supportto enable the Commit
tee to send this Ministering Angel to sub
scribers in all the States in the Union. II
ought to be scattered over this continent,
like the Autumn leaves are scattered by the
winds Of heaven. Every Temperance man
in the nation, ought to form channel for
the easy and ready flow of the refreshing
waters of this 6 Fountain" until it shall
have stream'd its rich treasures over the
whole length and breadth of our lovely
land.
Is this saying too much Is this exrava-
giant ? The cold-hearted may think the wri-
ter wild and frantic, but not so, the warm
hearted and temperate. Pause and look at
the wretched condition of the mtemperate
man, his broken-hearted wife, and poor lit
tie starving, innocent children. Consider the
evils intcmperance. Compose yourselves
to serious reflection, and then say, if we
ought not to exert ourselves, as patriots, as
philanthropists, and as christians, to stay the
overaowing tide of intemperance.
Twill not write any more now, with this
wretched steel pen.
Thy Friend, BENJAMIN.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13
WHY AM I A TEETOTALLER?

WHY AM l A TEETOTALLER?
lst. Because, Ale, Porter, Gin, Rum,
Brandy, Wine, Whiskey, and Cordial all
contain portion of Alcohol, which is cal
culated to derange the human system.
Cd. Because none of these drinks are
ever useful, bat always injurious to persons
in health.
Sd. Because drunkenness is our besetting
sin, and leads to idleness, quarrelling, swear
ing, fighting, stealing, adultry, murder, i'm
piety, and almost every other sin.
4th. Because our drinking fashions pro-
duce vast amount Of poverty, domestic
misery, insolvency, bankruptcy, crime, de-
structon Of property, disease, and prema-
ture death.
5th. Because great deal of valuable land,
time, labor, and capital are aoorse than vast
ed upon making, vending, and using these
intoxicating drinks.
9th. Because, upwards of one hundred
millions Of dollars is annually expended up
on the drunkards' drink in the United States,
which ought to be laid out in food, and in
the manufactures of the country.
9TH. Because, millions of bushels of good
grain are annually destroyed to make these
poisonous liquors.
9th. Because, intemperance obstructs the
progress of civilization, education, religion,
and every useful reform.
9th. Because, abstinence is sure and safe,
but drinking moderately is difficult and dam
gerous, and has led to all the drunkenness
in the land.
10TH Because, find, cannot efectually
warn the drunkard, unless am an entire abb
stainer.
llth. Because, like to join those who
are exerting themselves to promote the ref
ormation and happiness of the people.
10Th. Because, it is important to set safe
example of perfect sobriety to our children,
friends and associates.
18th. Because, it is our christian duty to
deny ourselves even of lawful things, to pro-
mote the happiness of others.
l4th. Because, while millions repent of
drinking, not one repents of being Teeto-
taller.
18th. Because, while no blessing is pro-
nounced upon drinking, Gods approval is
frequently recorded in favor of abstinence,
see Jer 35th ch., Luke, |, Is VS., Romans
l4th chap, CIV, Prov, chap, 20, ! v, &C.
&c.
18th. Because / should be ashamed to
touch, taste, or handle, or keep in my house
the article which is filling the land, with
misery, lamentation, and woe.
18th. Because, nothing but Teetotalisn
will cure the drunkard, or prevent the mod
crate drinker becoming such.
18th. Because, by abstaining, find my
self, healthier, weather., and happier; ! an
more respected, and better fitted to perform
my duty both to God and man.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13
For the Columbian Fountain.
ALEXANDRIA, Nopember 10, 1915.


The friends Of Temperance here were
highly gratifed, during the past week, by
the receipt of your new paper, which
Though it came to hand a day or two after
publication) really surpassed our expecta-
tions. As it is our desire to promote its
circulation here as far as in us lies, you will
excuse the hope that its appearance among
us will be, for the future, little more regu-
lar than it has been heretofore.
Nothing can be more desirable than the
circulation of such a paper in our town, for
the prominent friends of the cause seem
lately almost to have abandoned the con-
test, and with the exception of Harmony
Division Of the Sons of Temperance, (many
of whose members are really active in the
work, and Association No. 4, of the United
Brothers, (Which is as yet too small to be
of material service, there exist, in reality, no
Temperance Society among us.
would not, however, ascribe this apathy
on the part of our prominent men to any
want Of zeal; but the difficulty they expe-
rience in sustaining their plan of operation,
proves most conclusively the superiority of
the new system, and the necessity of a firm
stand upon its principles by Temperance
men.
Few open cases of intoxication now pre-
sent themselves to our view; but we have
too much reason to fear that the darkness
of night curtains from public observation
much more secret drunkenness than our
quiet and orderly citizens would be disposed
to believe; and that if certain red curtains
were drawn aside, and certain back rooms
opened to view, sight would present itself
which would appal many rum-selling
father or wine-loving mother and sister,
and be of more real service to our cause
than twenty of the most brilliant orations,
even though pronounced by Levin or
Cough. ..
To lay before the public such scenes,
happening among us in our own 6 hotels,n
"refectories," and confectionaries, should
be deemed the duty of every teetotaller who
has been redeemed from such carousals; and
| earnestly hope some may be found among
us who possess ability and knowledge to
give us the information so much needed.
1t is understood to be the intention of the
United Brothers of Temperance to COM
mence operations by public meeting in the
Market Square next Sunday afternoon. Will
not some of your energetic speakers and
singers give their aid on the occasion.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-13

HAPPINAss.-We have thousand definitions for
this ancienterm from Priest and Levite, Jew and
Gentle, but none Of them "square-es-pond" as
Mother MorleyNsed to say, with our notions.-For
example, five should write homily on this interest
ing subject, it wouA be after this wise:
"Happy is the youth whose stomach is never
pinched for the lack ofeeedful provender.
"Happy Is the maidenwho sitteth pensive and
alone, communing within hsv own heart, when she
heareth the footsteps Of one wNo shall be nameless
" Happy is the young man WIN has the good for.
tnss 10 win her for himself and tn. moral courage
u pop the question. WI
Il (" All these are happy, but happier far is h
who bath arrived at good old age, when he lietf
down q night, can exclaim, Tsam at peace with
ny sc6 ~ thallk him that never printed .
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-12-30
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

.assss.+ssEEiaGa AN and after The Sd OF December
~ Boats wieave Riehmosd Mondays
wednesdays ani Fridays At 81 precisely aud
burg days at 81 P. NJ.
Returning leave Lynehbug Mondays wsdhs days Fridays
At A NJ and arrive IN Richmond day 81 p NJ.
Passengers for staunto0,
BY our Boats will leave at A. Mondays Wednesdays and
rrcsys, D
Jpn
Passesgrrs Ha6ar C.srt Hsuses
leave Richmond by the Boats and Stages
tersviile.
no2o BOYD EDMOND A. DAVENPORT