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The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

the tissue and the stimulant, on which the effect
depends. The uneasy feelings of exhausted
sensibilty are extremely distressing, and call
imperously for relief. The uneasiness can
only be removed, and the pleasure again expe-
renced, by increasing the quantity OF the
stimulant to the exhausted tissue; thus, by
natural physical law, these agents tend to Gre
ate false appetite; and thus is the drunkard,
or the opium eater. impelled to seek, in fresh
excess, relief from imperfect excitement; and
thus do the wretched victims of ignorance be.
come the slaves of artificial habits and appettes
habits which increase in power with every
repetition, and appetites which are necessarily
insatate, since they "grow with what they
feed upon" An habtual love of stlmulants
thus becomes blind and ungovernabe i'm
pulse-the desire possessing all the character
of an unconquerable passion; he who is under
it can scarcely be called rational being.
Knowing, perhaps, that what he does is wrong
he still does it. The man in this state OF hal
lucnation, whatever be his errors, is less an
object for prison than lunatic asylum.
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Mayor of this city, and fourteen other gentle.
men of influence and respectability."
In this District some of the Divisions are
increasing rapidly. Potomac Division, of
Georgetown, about three months old, numbers
so members; there were thirteen applications
presented last week. Equal Division, of the
same age, is advancing very well. Harmony
Division, No. 2, at the last meeting, had IL
applications, and is regularly doing well. We
have not heard of the progress Of the other
Divisions, but presume they are doing fair
business. 1t is computed that there are well
nigh twenty-five thousand members belonging
to the Order at this time. When it is remem-
bered that not three years have elapsed since
the institution of this Order in the city of New
York, by sixteen teetotalers, this may be con-
sidered an advancement unknown in the his
tory of any similar institution.
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UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPERANCE.

UNITED BROTHERS OF TEMPERANCE.
We were about penning an article respect
ing this highly useful Order, when we came
across the following well-written article, from
the Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more American Republican, of 18th instant.
The article, being in accordance with our
views of the Order, we republish, in prefer
ence to any thing we might have penned
We will only say, that there are three Asso.
Citations of this Order in the city-numbering,
perhaps, two hundred and fifty, and increasing
rapidly; the members are the true working
men in the Temperance army, and the good
effects Of their Union are visible in the District
and surrounding country.
WASHINGTON, August IL, 1945.
The United Brothers of Temperance is
beneficial association of total abstinence men,
who are forming themselves into separate di-
visions, according to locality, in our city. They
are separate for the purpose of individual re-
lief, but connected on the great common cause
of total abstinence from alcoholic drink.
They have no secret signs, orders, distinc-
tions, or ensignia of any kind, except such as
and enable them to transact business. Their
design is the reform, relief, and permanent
welfare of the fallen inebriate, who has seen
the error of his ways, and is desirous of return
ing to society, friendship, responsibility, and
the comforts Of life.
Their monthly contributions are light and
SO arranged as not to be felt by any member,
however limited his means.
Their doctrine is above all temperance
fidelity and good-fellowship among themselves
and towards their fellow-men, as we'll to aid
in moving onward steadily and perseveringly
the healthful reform. They recognize the
tenets of no religious sect in particular, but
desire to inculcate the laws of God and man.
They recognise no political party or clique, let
the components of it be what they may. Their
immediate design is individual relief, their
ultimate aim universal good. The object of
their association being one of general philan-
tbrspy, they wish to steer their course clearly,
independently, and soberly, in the cause they
feel dear to their hearts. A united band in a
good cause, they hope for the blessing of Prov
idence, and desire the cheering smiles and
hearty encouragement of their fellow-citizens
in the metropolis of the nation, stamped as it
is with the glorious name OF the greatest and
best Of men; and the example of whose citi-
zens should ''shine as light set upon hill"
M.
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.INTEMPER ANCE.

Unlike other crimes, that of intemperance
gives no warning Of its approach. The young
man whose habits have been such as to do
honor to his friends and relatives; whose heart
has always seemed to be in the right place !;
whose sentiments are the most generous and
noble; whose disposition is the most amiable !;
and who has no misfortune to complain of,
suddenly becomes addicted to the upturning Of
the intoxicating bowl. Ruin strikes where it
was least expected, in the shape of liquid poi
son. Even the rattlesnake sounds the alarm
before he darts his fangs into the traveller; the
step Of the incendiary may be heard; the stand
aud delivery Of the robber places his victim on
his guard; but inlemperance comes unshod,
unseen, unantcipated. He enters a family
more quiet than the wolfy step of the murder
er, and in a moment, crime, poverty, and dis
grace, follow in quick succession. The hope
Of doating father is blasted as suddenly as
the devastation of the Sirocco; the heart of
the tender mother is broken the wife is wi
dowed, the children are beggared or orphaned.
And who can tell where the evil first gained
entrance; what warning has he given of his
approach? He has entered where he was least
expected; he has seized the vitals which were
apparently the least exposed to his attacks,
and he works silently and fatally to the over
throwing of the most brilliant expectations
which ever visit this valley Of tears and un-
certainty.
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CHE WAS MY HUSBAND, AND HE
LOVED ME-"

Some years ago Spanard was arrested in
Havana, charged with the horrible crime of as
sassinaton. He was known to be depraved
and desperate individual, who had been engaged
in piracy, and was suspected of other heinous
crimes. The evidence against him was con.
clusive-no voice was heard in his favor-no
mitigating circumstances were adduced. He
was condemned to the punishment of the ga
rotte, and the execution took place at the allot-
ted time, without the walls of the city, at the
place appointed for the capital punishment of
malefactors.
The instrument of execution, an iron collar,
which, by turning screw, produced instant
strangulation, was applied, amid the execrations
of the throng, which had gathered around for
the horrible purpose of witnessing the last dy-
ing struggles of human being; and ere that
crowd had dispersed, woman, young and love-
ly, but with dishevelled hair and dsordered
dress, while grief had impressed livid signet
on her cheeks, forced her way through the
throng, and rushed franticly towards the terri
BILE apparatus of death.
"Who are you, and what have you in COM
mon with that pirate and assassin!" demanded
one of the stern satellites Of the law.
"Oh!" cried the woman, in tone of agony
which thrilled every bosom-"he aDas my has
band, and he loued ne''
This reckless, bad man, had, by some mys-
terious influence, thrown a chain around the
heart of this young and beautiful woman, and
united it to his in bonds which could not be
broken even by death. All his errors, all his
crmes-anG they were many and dreadful
were not seen, or if seen and known, they were
forgiven or disregarded. 1t was enough for her
that he was her husband, and he loved her
This, in her estimation, would atone for all his
transgressions. She looked for no more-she
asked for no more. Her world of happiness
was centered in her husbands affections, and
there surely must have been some redeeming
trait in the character of the assassin, which
could have gained the love Of woman, and re-
tanned her dearest affections even after his
life had been forfeited to the laws, and ignomi-
ny rested upon his name. But "he was her
husband, and she loved him. m."--Boston Journal
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SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

The whole number Of Divisions of this Order,
as stated in the New York Organ oflast week,
is 252. In Pennsylvania the Order has in
creased with amazing rapdity. Although it
was introduced into this State six months after
its organization in New York, Pennsylvania
is now ahead by two Divisions. Pennsylvania
has II Divisions, New York 60. In the whole
Of the New England States the Order meets
with unparalleled success. In the West Ohio
has taken the lead; although it is not much
over twelve months, if we remember right,
since its introduction into this State, she now
numbers upwards Of one thousand members.
The G. S. Of this State, in letter to the M.
w. S. Of the National Division, says:
Washington Division, No. 2, had the honor
of adding to her list of members, last Thurs
day night, the names of Doctor Beecher, d. d.
the father of Temperance in the Uni ted States;
DR.. Mussey, the justly celebrated surgeon, and
friend of temperance in all things; Mr.. Gallo
way, Secretary Of State; Isaac G. Burnet, ex.
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THE WASHIN G GTONIAN
WASHIN CT ON.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1s45.
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.

To citizens of Washington Georgetown, and Alex
andria, the WAsHINGToNIAN will be delivered every
Saturday, at FIFTEEN CENTS per month, payable
monthly.
Single papers (sent by maiD will be TWO DOL
LARS per year, payable in advance, in all cases.
Any person renting us FIVE DOLLARS will re-
ceive THREE papers, to any address, one year.
For TEN DOLLARS we will mail SEVEN papers
one year. Under this cannot go, as the expenses
attending the conducting of paper in this city al
most as great as in any part of the United States.
All persons friendly to the cause are requested to
aid us, by procuring subscribers
9- Postmasters are authorized under the law, to
remit the names of subscribers and money.
Accommodations to the publishers must be free
of postage.
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THE RUMSELLER'S DREAM.

| eWell, wife, this is too horible canno
continue this business any longer
sWhy, dear, what's the matter now!
| sOh, such dream! such rafting of deaG
mems bones! such an army of starving NOR
tails SO many murderers such cries, and
shrieks, and yells! such horrid gnashing o.
teeth and such a blazing fire! and such
devils! o, cannot endure It my hair stands
on end, and am so filled with horror can
hardly speak! Oh, if ever sell rum again!
My dear, you are frightened
Yes, indeed, am I; another such night
will never pass for worlds
MY dear, perhaps -
'Oh, don't talk 10 me. | am determined to
have nothing more to do with rum, any how /;
don't you think Tom Wilson came to me with
his throat cut from ear to ear, and such hor-
rible cash and it was so hard for him to speak,
and so much blood and, said he, See here,
Joe, the result of your rumselling' My blood
chilled at the sight-and then the house SEEM
ed to be turned bottom up; tke earth opened,
and little imp took me by the hand, saying,
follow me- As went, grim devils held out
to me cups of liquid fire, saying, drink this
dared not refuse; every draught set me In
rage; serpents Kissed on each side, and from
above reached down their heads and whisper
ed, Rumsellern On and on the imp led me
through narrow pass. All at once he paused,
and said, Are you dry?' Yes, ! replied; then
he struck trap door with his foot, and down,
down, we went, and legions of fiery serpents
rushed after US, whispering, 'Rumseller, rum
seller At length we stopped again, and the
imp asked me as before Are you dry! Yes,
| replied. He then touched spring-a door
flew open-what sight! There were thou
sands, aye millions, Of old, worn out rum
drinkers, crying most piteously, rum, rum, give
me some rum! When they saw me they
stoppeda moment to see who | was; then the
imp cried out, SO as to make all shake again,
'Rumseller!' and hurting me in, shut the door,
For moment they fixed their ferocious eyes
upon me, and then uttered, in united yell,
Damn him.! which filled me with such hor-
ror awoke. There wife, dream or no dream,
I will never sell another drop of the internal
stuff. l will no longer be accessory to the
miseries that come upon men in consequence
of the traffic in intoxicating drinks. will not.
RELIGIOUS Reader.
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u A splendid banner, painted in the best
style by Mr.. SIMPSON, of Georgetown, will be
presented by the Ladies Of Alexandria to HAIR
MoNY DIVISION, No. 2, Sons of Temperance,
on TUESDAY next, 10Th inst, at 3 o'clock, P.
NJ, in Alexandria. This is expected to be a
splendid affair, and no doubt, if the members
in the District turn out in their united strength,
the Order will be greatly benefited. Beside
members of the Order, the public generally
are invited 10 witness the ceremony.
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PHILOSOPHICAL EFFECTS OF sTMuLANTs.

A love of temporary excitement, as has been
said, is the prime cause of indulgence in intox.
icating liquors, and as this excitement promotes
flow of friendly feeling, the practice of drink.
ing has become engrafted for ages on the social
usages of the country. The appetite for indul-
gence in alcoholic liquor, it may be observed,
has always small beginnings. The taste is not
natural, but acquired. When once began,
however, it is difficult to stop. Agiven quanti-
ty of any intoxcant which at first produces
given effect, by repetition loses its power to
produce that effect. The reason is obvious
The agent exhausts the vitality Of the senti-
ment fibre, and thus alters the relation between
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16
EQUAL DIVISION No. 6,
SONS OF TEMPERANCE,

The Brothers Of EQUAL DIVISION are requested
to meet at their room, on 1lth street, on TUES
DAY, the 10Th inst, at IL 2oclock, NJ, for the pur
pose of repairing to Alexandria, and witnessing
the presentation Of splendid banner by the ladies
of Alexandria, to our sister Division of that place.
Gentlemen who have been elected members Of
this Division, are requested to come forward for
initiation at this meeting.
Punctual attendance of all Brothers is requested.
G.. BISHOP, Marshal.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

IF The OFFICERS AND MEMBERS of Crystal
Fount Division, No. 8, Sons Of Temperance, are
requested to meet at their Hall, on Tuesday, at
halfpast l2 o'clock, for the purpose Of joining the
procession to Alexandria
EDMUND f. BROWN, r. s.
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B Unfortunately for our readers, the editor
of this paper is unwell, which will account for
the weakness of our editorial matter.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

A savings bank has been incorporated at
Jersey City, having now in deposite more than
fourteen thousand dollars, made principally by
reformed drunkards.
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CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS, PATENTS LANDS,
CONTRACTS, &C., PROSECUTED.
NoTARIAL AND OTHER OFFICIAL CERTIFICATES PRE-
PARED. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TAKEN, &c. BY
EDMUND F. BROWN,
NOTARY PUBLIC, Commissioner Of Deeds, &C.,
for State of Illinois, and Public, Private and Con-
fdential Agent for settling business of every des-
cription, with Congress, the Officers of the differ
ent Departments, Companies, and Individuals.
Attention prompt Charges reasonable. Letters
must be postage paid.
~ Pennsylvania avenue, near 18th street,
Washington City.
August Is st IL
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STATIONERY WAREHOUSE.

WM F. BAILY, Stationer, Penn. avenue, 4
w doors west of 18th street. has on hand, and
is continually receiving, all kinds Of Fancy and
Staple Stationery, English, French, and American,
which he will sell at the lowest market prices.
Letter and Cap paper at 81 so and VI 25 per
ream, ruled. Also, all kinds Of printing and
wrapping paper.
~ Highest prices given for clean rags.
July IL II
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u We call the attention of persons having
claims to prosecute, or other business, at the
seat Of Government, TO the advertisement of
MIR. E. F. Brown, in another column. Mr.. B.
is citizen of the first responsibility, and well
versed in the business of General Agent; those
who entrust claims to his management, no
doubt, will be fully satisfied with the result.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

seat of Government, TO the advertisement of
MIR. E. F. Brown, in another column. Mr.. B.
is citizen of the first responsibility, and we'll
versed in the business Of General Agent; those
who entrust claims to his management, no
doubt, will be fully satisfied with the result.
The CONNECTICUT FOUNTAIN" published
at New Haven, came to us this week in an
enlarged and improved form. To the East
ward the Temperance papers are numerous,
and if we can Judge from the Improvements
weekly made in them, they are well sustain
ed. This is as it should be; the community
acknowledge the necessity Of an Organ for the
furtherance of the cause, and it is, certainly,
their duty to sustain it manfully. Here it has
been different; our actual loss is about sixty
dollars per month. This is too much Tor our
share, and unless we are more efectually sus-
tanned this month, the Washingtonian stops.
On this point, read what the "Connecticut
Fountain" of last week, says:
"THE WASHINGTONIAN.
eve have spoken before of The Washinglo-
nian, an excellent paper recently started at
Washington City, D. c., which, during the
few brief months of its young existence, has
battled manfully in the cause of temperance
and humanity. At the end of the first two
months, the editors inform their readers, that
unless a more liberal support is brought to its
aid during the next month, the publication of
the paper must be given up. 1t would be
disgrace to any community to suffer such
paper as the Washingtonian to die of starva-
tion; and especially would the guilt of frati-
eide attach to the friends of temperance in our
national capitol, were they to strangle this
fearless and efficient soldier of the Water King
in the days of his early youth. Just such
paper as the Washingtonian, is needed at the
seat of Government, to stay the streams Of
drunkenness and licentiousness that flow into
that great reservoir of corruption from all parts
of the land.
II We had written thus far, when we took
up the next number of the Washingtonian sue
ceeding the one which contained the hint above
mentioned. This number contains the names
of four persons who had ordered the paper
stopped, for the reason, as the publishers think,
that, few weeks before, they had published
an advertisement for colored Temperance
Society!!! And is this the philanthropy
which reigns in the bosom Of American citi-
zens, at the very headquarters of democratic
freedom, and under the caves Of the Capitol
of the United States? o shame, where is
thy blush 2"
The Fountain" is in error in the last para
graph. We stated that we did not believe the
advertisement to be the true reason for with
drawing. Two of those men had secretly
brought the colored advertisement to the notice
of 'chite society, (both bearing the same
name,) for the purpose of inducing the latter
to believe that we had intended an insult by
publishing the advertisements At the same
time we gave it to be understood that one of
those actively opposed to the Washingtonian
was governed by sinister motives. Such is
fully proven to our satisfaction. The person
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which may be quoted q! 7sc.. the qualities running
from mddling to fsr. sales Of lev bales Of the
crop chasing from fair 20 good lair have been made
see Nine bales In all ofthe crop have been ~.
ceived AZ tins port all Of watch rank from middng fair
upwards.
The accounts OF the crop are rather unsvor
able this week. The plant has received more injury
from the long continued drought t 6rsf ant,c
pated II appears that the have reported as
having fallen within the last three four weeks have
been only IN spots, and BY means general The i'm
preston gaining ground IN the interior founded
too believe. careful research. that the crop will
not be average one. unless the from this out
should he unusually favorable should the plant escape
all the accidents TO which - yet liable should there
be late iross and favorable weather for there
may be an average yield but under other eircum
there be- according 10 the belief OF the
intelligent and practsed dealers cotton IA the
Nsw OsLrsSs. Aug. 2-on "Wednesday the 3osh ulti-
the first bale OF the crop received from the
Parish OF Rspdes In this state. and Thursday
ther arrived from Warren County Mississippi The for.
mer said class about "miadng" and the latter ul.
" fair to good fair" Neither soid when we made
our enquiries yesterday The hrst receipt Of the
crop last year the 2sd July The market Is
in fine position for fresh supplies and there
be aerng prospect that the early receipts OF the
crop III with ready sale al satisfactory prices
regards the prospect of supply 10 10 general
y conceded that thus lar the crops this section Of
country give hatteIng promise Of an ample yield The
sales during the week amount 10 about 100 bales
r. M.-The market Is very quiet to-day and quo.
ations very firm Operators are busy with their
correspondence for the Boston steamship aud the sales
are consequently very limited.
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T. u M Nj r IL e i A L..


NeW AOrh, FRIDAY, Aug. 10.
IS 10 80 ~. Pearls Mt 81 81.
BErswAx. A steady demand % to 29t the old quo
tations and no transactions WORTHY OF note
BEEsp,ruFrs.-Flour is yet without material altera-
on steady demand prevails, but without much ANNA
ZION Southern Wheat afoat yesterday was held at
racuon over 70 cents Fresh ground Genesee and Ohio
iings from si to 81 unusual good price considering
he Illuminate state OF the market Fancy fine brapiS
maintain firm position and held in high estimate for
amly use, bringing from 81 IS to So Corn-Prices
ife unchanged and but very little in the market except
oniheIn yellow, which brings very small advance on
he last quotations.
BrrrER.-n this article little alterations are to be
made from vest. days quotations. The universal
ronght which prevailed during this summer has already
odnced wonderful effects upon the diaries and markets
which VIII undoubtedly give rich harvest the farm.
RS. We make the quotations as noted this morning.
Prime Orange 60 Is TO 10 ceuts. State 10 to H.
the inferior quality is still without demand. and
would lie sold for Eastern expectation at cents
TINS would seem very injndicous the part Of the
aoler They must that even in this inferior quail
" rise will inevitably take place. The quantity made
his season will be third less than last thereby CIV
ing the farmer and holder great advantage.
cHE,sr-iias taken rise within few days. wholly
unexpected 70 the holder the buyer The greatest
nand TO be in the shipping both for domestic and
oreign export and good Herhimer 81 to with brisk
lenand, Ohio 81 to ., in boxes.
CorroS.-Thc market to-day was quiet bu. little dis.
position being shown to operate at the present views of
holders. One or two large parcels were closed for
shipment at rather easier rates making the sales 1000
bales.
H.Y-will be an article much sought after and will
rich harvest 10 the holder the coming fall and
winter The incessart drought throughout the western
srt 81 the slate. Will cause scarcity that will be Sc.
Fetely felt by the buyer The former quotations remain
nal,ered Superior 81 ooper cwt; IS 50 cents for
lefior.
L,sD-Holiers very firm, ranging from 81 to sl-the
ormcr refused for 1000 kegs
Poss.-ohio Pork Is in pretty fair demand, bringing
$40 = for mess Beef Is in good re4net with fair
extent Of alesthc average price for prime 81 IS
country, - IS; new city, 80 30 a . 20.
WustEHosT-With very little transactions. A sale of
Il 600 pounds las noticed this morning cents IS all
sc have 20 note. Southern Is held at about IS cents
a cents
wsSfv "A sale Of 200 barrels yesterday at % cents
indicates 4 slight decline