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LAST LIKENESS OF GENERAL JACKSON.
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and interesting work, declared by Mr.. Van Buren,
and others to give more perfect idea of the good
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- BRINCKERHoFF,s HEALTH PIE

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g have Analysed bottle Of medicine called { G.
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e. BRINCKERHOFF
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mouth, Va.
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ANANCf ARTICLES 81 PERFUMERY
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WASHINGTON D. G. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20. ls4s.

in prison. With one hand you thrust the dagger
to the heart-with the other attempt to assuage
the pain it causes.-Dr. Thomas Seicau
You are filling your aims houses, and jails, and
penitentiaries, with victims loathsome and bur
densome to the community. You are engaged in
business which is compelling your fellow citizens
to pay taxes to support the victims of your en-
ployment You are filling up these abodes of
wretchednes and guilt, and then asking your fel-
low citizens to pay enormous taxes indirectly to
support it.-Rev Albert Barnes.
Whether you will hear or whether you will for
bear, shall not cease to demonstrate; and when
can do no more to reclaim you, will sit down
at your gate and cry Murder Murder! MURDER!
Hensass Humphrey, d. d.
If men will engage in this destructive traffic, if
they will stoop to degrade their reason and reap
the wages Of iniquity let them no longer have the
law book as pillow, nor quiet conscience by the
opiate of a license,--Hon. Theodore Felinghuysen.
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per year.
While the stCoLuMBIAN FOUNTAIN" will
be devoted to the cause Of Temperance, its
columns will be enriched by original articles
on subjects calculated to interest, instruct,
and benefit its readers. 1t is intended SO to
blend variety, amusement, and instruction,
as that the various tastes Of its patrons may
be Gas far as it is practicable) gratfed.
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject Of interest, not inconsis-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
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Nothing Of sectarian, political, or personal
character will be admitted.
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FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.-For

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.--For
IL rent, three newly finished houses on d, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine COM
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, &c. One
of the houses am now furnishing, and to careful
tenant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
sion. To any person wishing very comfortable
house and convenient location, this house is lust
such one For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, between 9th and 10th
nov 27--H streets, Penn. Avenue.
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FIRST sEssIoN-2eTH CONGRESS
SENATE.
THURSDAY, December II, l845.

THURSDAY, December IL, lS45.
The resolutions Of Mr. Allen in relation to Ore
gon, were presented; they were objected to, and
lie over under theyrule.
The subject Of the French spoliations, was re.
ferred to Select Committee, consisting of
Messrs Fairfield, Mangum, Dix, Sturgeon and
Dayton.
Mr.. Benton offered resolution relative to
paying the amount which would have been due
the late Sergeant-at Arms, to the family of the
deceased, which was passed.
Mr.. Haywood remarked that there was mes
sage from the President upon the table, yet un-
opened, and he moved that the Senate now &c
into Executive session--which motion was
adopted after spending short time in secret
session, the Senate adjourned over until Mon
day.
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The Rich Merchant by Book keeping

The Knickerbocker Magazine publishes
the following authentic anecdote of an old
New York merchant, whose name, were we
permitted to mention it, would sound fami-
liar in the ears Of many of our metropolitan
readers:
g In old times, it was the custom Of the
merchants of the city of New Y ork to keep
their accounts in pounds, shillings and pence
currency. About fifty years ago, a frugal,
industrious Scotch merchant, well known to
the then small mercantile community Of that
city, had, by dint of fortunate commercial
adventure and economy, been enabled to
save something like four thousand pounds
a considerable sum of money at that period,
and one which secured to its possessor a de-
gree Of enviable independence. His place
of business and residence were, as was Gus
tomary at that time, under the same roof
He had clerk in his employment, whose
reputation as an accountant inspired the ut
most confidence of his master, whose frugal
habits he emulated with the true spirit and
feeling of genuine Caledonian. 1t was
usual for the accountant to make an annual
balance sheet, for the inspection his master,
in order that he might see what had been the
profits Of his business for the past year. On
this occasion, the balance sheet showed to the
credit of the business six thousand pounds,
which somewhat astonished the incredulous
merchant 1t Gamma be- said he; 'ye had
better count up agen dlnnathlnk ha' had
sac profitable a beesness as this represents,
The clerk, with his usual patience, re-exam-
med the statement, and declared that it was
a. right and that he was willing to wager
his salary upon its correctness The some
what puzzled merchant scratched his head
with surprise, and commenced adding up both
sides of the account for himself. Il did ma
Think said he, that was worth over four
thousand pounds; but ye ha' made me a
much richer man. Weel weel, | may ha'
been mair successful than had thought, and
Pll ma quarrel wi myself for being worth six
thousand instead AT early candle-light, the
store was regularly closed by the faithful ac-
countant; and as soon as he had gone, the
sorely perplexed and incredulous merchant
commenced the painful task of going over
and examining the accounts for himself.
Night after night did he labor in his solitary
counting-house alone, to look for the error
but every examination confirmed the correct
ness of the clerk, until the old Scotchman
began to believe it possible that he was really
worth sax thousand pounds Stimulated
by this addition to his wealth, he soon felt
desire to improve the condition Of his house
hold and, with that view, made purchase of
new furniture, carpets, and other elegancies,
consistent with the condition of man pos
sessng the large fortune of six thousand
pounds. Painters and carpenters were sci to
work to tear down and build up, and in a
short time the gloomy-looking residence in
Stone-street was renovated to such degree
as to attract the curiosity and envy of all his
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CUPPLyVG AND LEECHLJNG.

TTHE subscriber respectfully returns histhanks to
the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
for past favors in the above business, and soicits
a continuance of the same.
lam prepared to meet the desires with the above
business day night, and it is my wish and in
tent to give satisfaction to every that will favor
me with call. Mrs. Devaughan will attend to
Ladies' in the above business if desired
My place of residence is on 9th st. West side,
near the corner of L st.
JOHN DEVAUGHAN.
Mrs. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
M Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity that she is prepared to bleach Ladies' Bon
nets, and Gentlemens Summer Hats in style
that will give satisfaction.
CATHARINE ID. DEVAUGHAN.
Nov 1S--1m
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EARTHENWARE,C CHINA, AND GLASS.
THOMAS PURSELL has just imported, per

EARTHENWA CHINA, AND GLASS.
.TNHOMAS PURSEI4L has just imported, per
ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages of the above articles of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached
Canton china pearl, white, blue, stone china and
blue printed, and figured Plates 9.
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, "a great Variety
In aword, his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept in such establish
ments.
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And, also, American Britannia Coffe and tea
Sets or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, &c.
Solar, lard, or oil Lamps
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, Of almost every size
Ivory-handled and other Knives and Forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass Candesticks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Gut pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
,Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, &c.
large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest.
English Pipes in boxes
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices
As the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solicits call from his friends and the public gener-
ally at hiss store opposite Browns's Hotel, Pennsyl-
vania avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. lS-2m III
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

As soon as the Journal had been read, the
House resumed the consideration of the motion
Of Mr.. Levin, to refer the Massachusetts reso-
lutions, asking an amendment of the naturaliza-
ton laws, to Select Committee, instead of to
the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Levin having the floor, resumed his re-
marks from last evening, and spoke until the ex-
pration of his hour, in reply to the speeches
made against his motion.
Mr. Chase followed in favor of reference to
the Judiciary Committee, the members of which,
he considered fully qualified to discharge the
duty.
Mr.. Baily, after some general remarks, con-
tended that the question of amending the natu-
ralization laws belongs TO the States, and not to
the general government.
Mr.. BoWlin gave history of the Native
American party, and denounced it as calculated
to place tax upon the adopted citizen. He ear
nestly hoped that the House would not sanction
this doctrine by report, because it would be
helping them to carry fire and sword into the
country.
Mr.. Gordon eloquently advocated the cause of
the adopted citizen, and quoted cases where, to
his knowledge, native born citizens had accepted
bribes at the ballot box, when naturalzed voters
had refused them.
He was followed in an able vindication of the
rights of those who happened to be born abroad.
He was still speaking when our paper went to
| press.
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has told the joke himself and must pardon
us for doing 50. Thought this is all about a
stocking, we assure our readers il is no
+" yarn"-.N 0. Picayune.
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neighbors. The doubts Of the old man,
however, would still obtrude themselves upon
his mind and he determined once more to
On dark and stormy night he commenced
his labors, with the patient and investigating
spirit of a man determined to probe the mat
ter to the very bottom. 1t was past the hour
of midnight, yet he had not been able to de-
tect single error but still lie went on His
heart beat high with hope, for he had nearly
reached the end of his labor. quick sus-
picion seized his mind as to one item in the
account. Eureka, He had found it. With
the frenzy Of mailman, he drew his broad
brimmed white hat over his eyes, and rushed
into the street. The rain and storm were
nothing to him. He hurried to the residence
OF his clerk, in Wall street, reached the door,
and seized the handle Of the huge knocker,
with which he raped until the neighbor-
hood was reused with the loud alarm
The unfortunate clerk poked his night-cap
out ofan upper story window, and demanded,
( Wha's there" It's me, yon dom scoundrel!
said the frenzied merchant; ye'ue added up
The gear of our Laird Nth the pounds Such
was the fact. The addition of the year of
our Lord among the items had swelled the
fortune Of the merchant some two thousand
pounds beyond its actual amount
Now THEN TELL ME.-What strange
metamorphoses do people undergo every
night' They turn into beds.
How may perfectly good man become
better3 By laying wager.
What may you do legally to eggs which
you may not do owhen they're hatched I Poach
them.
Does an Irish COW give buttemilk No,
nothing but her milk.
What assistance does monarch give his
allies when they are weak in artillery Cam
non-aid.
James Benero, an Italian, was arrested in
Cincinnati, on the 9th inst, charged with
having committed the Market street murder
in Philadelphia in lS43. 1t is stated that he
has confessed the act, but declares he did it
in self defence.
The Supreme Court of Illinois met in
Springfield on the 9Th inst.
The District Court of Illinois commenced
it sessions on the lst inst
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FOR COLD WEATHER.

VTTE have just received one bale Gall sizes)
w rband-bound Blankets, medium quality,
yerp cheap; one bale (dittol superior quality,
equally cheap d. CLAGETT & co.
Dec Q-3f
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN,

THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN,
Three times a meek, ON a super-royal sheet.
1t will be delivered to subscribers in the
District, at tho cents per number, payable
weekly.
To distant subscribers it will be mailed at
IUo Dollars and ftiy cents per gear, pay
able in advance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One square Of IA lines, one insertion, 81
two insertions 10
three rs
two weeks 25
one month / 50
two months 50
three !" w
six months W
twelve g 5O
Professional cards of fine lines. or under, UU
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The new Presbyterian church at Mount
Holly N. j., was dedicated on Wednesday
last.
Is there no other way Of bringing home
a wandering sheep but by worrying it to
death
Robert Troud tumbled into the East Ri
yer last Saturday while intoxicated. He was
rescued
The Columbian fountain., 1845-12-20

The Supreme Court of Illinois met in
Springfield on the 9Th inst
The District Court of Illinois commenced
it sessions on the 1st inst
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1845-12-12
MESSAGE.

By the mail on Monday last, we received
,bo Message of the President. 1t is a
document of great length, occupying more
Than twelve columns Of the Wheeling
Weekly Times, A desire to prese" to
tbe readers Of the Free fress, the Cover
ro,,s message and summary of the pro-
,ceediage ,ol our Sla1e Legislature, prevents
our publishing this week even part OF 1t.
This will excuse us for attempting to salts
~ anxiety with short notice OF its con-
tents.
The President gets out, as all guod Presr
dents have done before hun, with az ok
n,cssion or qualification IN meeting th'
Representatives OF the StA-rs@nd The yeo
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3 o'cl0ck P.nU.


Mr.. Barnes offered a joint resolution,
which, after suNdrv amendments, was a.
doplod, providing that tie Speakers Of tn
two Houses oud.t, cndpay from 'he rrca-
sury, the postage accounts CT trrncmhcts
and CLERKS, 50 fU a. they may accrue on
letters relating TO public bus,nras, iorud-
ing the poslag" on docume0s, printed by
order of the House, which members might
choose to mark paid,
Mr.. Harvey offered resolution, direct
ing the Speaker to request b cIrrgymen
OF tha city to open the daily SESSIONS OF
the House with prayer
Mr.. Rocmolin opposed the resolution.
He objected to connecting religion with
the affairs OF the Legislature, What, he
enquircd, has religion to DO with .h" lusj-
ness OF the Ho0so! He thought, if they
requested the c,erGymen 10 open the scs-
sons with prayer, they should pay tn
for their work; and this h conceived.
would be robbi1g the people of the State.
! tie was unadVscd that any COED resulted
! from the custom. The last Legislature
! naa adopted il, and us last act W AN or
Iof highway robbery Of some mnnhrts oi
I Congress, Of their soa!s. II" protested
against connecting church with State. he
wanted men to pray aa they should do, in
their closets, and not Ike hyp icrt's, IN
public! &c. &c.
Mr.. Harvey said, he had no intention o
caIling discussion, on Offering thn reso'
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TUESDAY, Dec. Q, t8i5
IN SENATE.

The Senate met pursuant to adjourn
mcnt; and the morning session was open
ed by prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Hitchcock.
The journal Of yesterday being read, MIR.
Wood moved to amend the iorrnal, so AS
to include the county of Wyandott within
his senatorial district.
Mr.. Eck'ey objected, stating that Wy
nndo,t county did not belong 20 the Sena-
torial district Of the Senator rom 6GnduS-
ky.
MIR Powell claimed that part of Wy
andott county belonged to MS district; and
he was therefore opposed to allowing the
| Senator from Sandusky to cnrry off the cx-
elusive honor Of representing that county
in this branch ofthc General Assembly.
l Mr.. Wood asked aud obtained leave to
Withdraw hlsmoUon TO amend the journal.
Atil o'clock, the annual message Of the
Governor was presented by his private Sc
crr,my (Col Arnold and was read at thJ
Clerks desk.
,, On motion Of Mr.. EckIcy, the messsg
was laid on the table.
Mr.. Coombs offered resolution for
mint select committee, whose duty it sho
be TO enquire andvpo~ or the 5eftmod
Of p,orulng the printing rcccssmy to
dove Cor his session ol the General Al
s.. semnIy-whch resolution was agreed to.
i. Mr. k&aAdmd oN'crni resolution for Il
r. anroirnrm Of a ioW select oommlor
r, vho.e au,y 1t snal 10 10 enquire ond n
pvltWh her any, and il any, what alter