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The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08
From the Sheet Anchor.
TRY 1T AGAIN.
A SAILORS STORY.

In l84l, while on mission to Nantucket.
as Temperance lecturer, having talked and
paeached and persuaded all that would come
to hear, for several nights in succession, l
received an invitation to visit cordage fac
tory out of town. went and was kindly
received by NIX, the worthy agent or
owner Of the walks; and by him introduced
to his workmen, several of whom were
busy spinning yarns, walking backwards the
whole length Of the old dilapidated building,
the bare ground serving for floor, the walls
being propped up every few rods to support
the moss-covered roof, which seemed to
threaten the occupants with instant death.
One among the workmen attracted my atten-
| ton ), and particularly, because lie was a
large, well built, noble looking man, with an
open, generous countenance. He treated me
with politeness, and answered my questions
respectfully. ! walked by his side, as he
wended his way backwards again and again.
related my experience in intemperance
to him, and my reformation; and urged him.
with all the powers Of sympathy and what
little eloquence could rally on the occasion,
to get him to sign the pledge. He said, II
was of no use; that his time had flown he
had been 9whale catcher" (and report
said ne was a whale on board ship.) He had
been first mate the last voyage and the own
ers had given him ship as master some two
or three years ago. The ship was fitted and
ready FOR sea, and only waited for favorable
wind. But in the hour of excitement, he
drank to intoxication. The owners refused
to let him go Consequently, he drank more
and more, until all confidence was lost, and
as he supposed, irretrievably lost. He was
discouraged, and had given up all thoughts
OF going to sea. then reiterated my en-
treaties, relating my own experience, and
what the pledge had done for me. Taking
him by the hand as was about to part with
him, said, "My brother, TRY AGAIN" He
looked at me with earnestness, the big tear
standing in his eye. He signed the Pledge!
He kept it. A short time after this, again
visited Nantucket, and learned that he had
gone to Edgartown to fit out for voyage
He had got ship AS is usual on the island,
with others went to the wharf at the return
OF the steamboat to see all the strangers that
might come and get the news from the main;
and to my surprise, ! met my brother P-s.'
He was dressed in fine suit Of broadcloth,
his noble appearance and manly department
commanded the respect Of his fellow-citizens,
which the inhabitants ofthis hospitable island
are in no way backward in showing towards
the unfortunate drunkard, if he will reform
and TRY AGAIN. J. RI.
4 Ia hal l. L
lay in the ohng, outer roads, waiting for fair
wind
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08
p o ETRY,
THE TRUE TEMPLE.

For ,ohere t,oo or three gathered together in my
name, there am in the midst Of them"
Not where high turrets rear
Their lofty fronts above some costly fame,
Doth God, our heavenly Father only deign
Our humble prayer to hear. l.
Not where the lapsing hours
The cankering footprints of the spoiler, time,
Are idly noted with sounding chime,
From proud cathedral towers =
Not where with chiseled stone,
And shadowy niche, and shaft and archtrave,
The dim old chancel, or the solemn nave,
Seems vast and chill and lone -
Not meath the vaulted dome,
Or fretted roof magnifcently flung
Ger cushioned seats, or curtained desk oerhmg
With rare work of the loom =
Not where the sunlight falls
From the stained oriel with chastened shade,
Der sculptured tombs, where mighty ones are
laid,
Till the last trumpet calls -
Not where rich music floats
Through the hushed air, until the soul is stirred
As 'twere choral from that bright land heard,
Where angels swell the notes =
= Perchance tits well to raise
These palace-temples, thus rich wrought to Him
Who, midst his thousand thousand cherubim
Can stoop to list our praise.
Yet when our spirits bow,
And sue for mercy at His sacred shrine,
Can all the trappings of the teeming mine
Light up the darkened brow'
Oh no!-God may be there
His smile may on such costly altars rest,
Yet are his humber sanctuaries blest
With equal love and care.
Aye,-wheresoe'e on earth,-
Or on the shore, or on the far blue sea,
His children, offspring of the true, may be,
There hath his spirit birth.
There in our midst doth come
Our Savior sovereign, of Bethlehem,
Whose grace upbuilds a new Jerusalem
In every humble home.
Our sin may be forgiven,
As, weak and few, our prayer goes up to God,
Fen though our temple-Aoor be earth's green sod,
Its roof, the vault of heaven.
Christian World
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08
EPIGRAM.

Chow much corn may gentleman eat ;" whisper
ed Ftp,
While the cobs on his plate lay in tiers.
AS to that answered O.. (and he glanced at the
heap,)
"'Twill depend on the length of his ears I"
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

Professional cards Of fpe lines, or under, OO
per year.
While the "CoLUMBIAN 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) gratifed.
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject Of interest," not inconsis-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
ceive the earnest attention of the publishers.
Nothing Of sectarian, political, or personal
character will be admitted.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

NIGGER, you talk so much bout your counterfeit
dollars, just succeed to deform me why counter
felt dollar is like an apple pie'
cob! / drops the subject and dosent know
nothin' bout it."
"Kase it isn't current"
Oh de King, what niggar Why am your
head like bag of dollars'"
"Go way from me-why am it,"
"Kase dere's no sense (cents) in it."
swell, you always was de brackest niggar
neber seed-you always will hab de last word. w.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08
A TOUCHING SCENE.

Tender and warm is the heart of a child. The
simplest notice or the smallest kindnes will often
secure the most affectonate regard. Love to these
" little ones" will always beget love in return.
In an adjoining town, where lived and laboured a
minister especially attached to the Sabbath school,
and fond of children few weeks ago the follow
ing touching scene occurred
Two little girls were passing through the street
upon which his house was situated, and as they
reached it, one, leaving her companion, ran up to
the STEP and pressing her little lips to the door
plate, kissed it afectionately saying to her young
friend, :" love that man for he loves children"
What reward that for that minister-the honest
tribute of youthful but sincere heart His bosom
trobbed with new affection for the young; and he
inwardly resolved to devote himself more faithfully
to the sweet and blessed work of feeding the
lambs-S. S. Mes
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

ARDENT AND ANIMAL SPIRITS.
/" Some fatter gin, brandy, and rum, on their
merits,
Grog, punch, and whatnot, that enliven feast !;
'Tis true that they stir up the animal spirits,
But, may not theanin,al turn out beast2
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

Our prosperity and happinessin life mainly
depend on the principles we adopt, and the
course we pursue. The path Of rectitude
unavoidably leads to happimess-that otvlce
always ends in misery.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

A SIMPLE RULE.-To ascertain the length
of the day and night at any time Of the year,
double the time of the suns rising, which
gives the length Of the night, and double the
time of setting, which gives the length of the
day.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

Humanity is one of the most beautiful
parts of the divine system of Christianity,
which teaches us not only to do good to
mankind, but to love each other as brethren;
and this all depends on the sensibility Of our
hearts, the greatest blessing bestowed by
Providence on man, and without which,
with the most refined and polished under
standing, he would be no better than saw
age.-C.J j. For.
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08

A Coop THouGHT.-Thousand and tens
of thousands will see it. read it, appreciate
it, and it will have bearing on hundreds OF
minds
1t is the same with bad thought. What
countless multitudes may it lead to ruin.
What power--almosto omnipotent-isth there
in writer for the public press.
BE guided by wisdom, that you may direct
in the right channel the immortal mind
The Columbian fountain., 1845-11-08
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN,

Three Times a meek, ON a super-royal Sheet
II 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 ffly cents per gear, pay
able in advance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One square of IA lines, one insertion, 81
two insertions 40
three rs
two weeks 25
one month ] so
two months g SO
three g 90
six months 90
twelve g so
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He had come home to see his family, as his ship
lay in the offing, or outer roads, waiting for fair
wind.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
Dr. IL. Bra dreth , =
Vegetable Universal Pills

tend to cure all disease, because they the ma
tural medicine oi man, and Therefore only remove
the corrupt or yitiaied hunors, the cause of pain
and sickness, leacing tine good humors to give Life
and Health TO the body.
! The BRANDRETH PILLS, as general family
medicine, especially in a country so subject to sud-
deh changes Of temperature as this, thcii value is
incalcuiuoIe b. having the Brandreih Pills al
I ways on hand, should sudden attack Of sickness
take place, they can be giveh once, and viii Of
ten have effected cure before the physician could
have arrived.
! In cholic, and in inflammation Of the bowels, these
Pills will at Ohce Ieleive and perseverance in their
use, according to the directions, viii surely do all
thar medicine can do to restore the leaith.
! In diseases arising from the Of mercury, or
from any cause OF vitaiion, from bad blood or 9TH
erwIse, their use will produce the most happy re-
suits. In all attacks Of Rheumatism, Erysipelas,
Salt RheunI, and IA cases OF chronic recent Cos
iiveness of the Bfandreth Pills win be pro-
ductive Of infinite seryice--somotimes occasioning
50 great change for the better to cause great
| thankIuness.
In ali cases Of Indigestion, Worms, .thma
Diseases Of the Heart, and in all affections Of the
Stomach aud Bowels, the Brandreth Pills will be
found neyer-failing remedy.
10 insure the fall benefit ofthose celebrated Pills
they should be kept IN the house, so that upon the
FIST commencement of sickness they may be at
once resorted TO. One dose is better then than
dozen after the disease has become established in
the system.
The BrandIeh Pills are purely vegetable, and
81 innocent that the infant OF a month old may use
them il medicine is required, not only with safety
but with a certainty Of receivimg all the benefit me-
dcne is capable of imparling. Females may use
them during all the critical periods of their lives
The Blandreth Pills will insure their health, and
produce regularity IN all the fonetions oflife.
Becaroful ofcounterieit Pills How 10 avoid them
Each Agent who sells the Genuine Brandreth
Pills has a CERTIFICATE Of AGENCY, which has
been engraved alta vast expense Itrepresents the
Mandatory at Sing Sing, on the banks OF the
Hudson river, and is signed by DR.. Brandreth, and
his seal stamped upon the paper.
Above all observe the labels upon the boxes
Each box ofthe Genuine Pills has now three labels
upon it. The top aud the bottom label containing
upwards Of 5000 letters in RED lNI. The words
BENJAMIN BRARnRLTn's PmLs being printed
over two hundred times upon the two labels.
{. Beach g. Go. Agents Mt Mineral Point, Wis.
T. Bayloy & Co, Agents at Plaueyille, Wis;
also Agents Tor Sas' Pills; Moflat's Pills and
rhmnix Biuors; Sherman's Med'd Lozenges, &c.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01

TNHE subscriber respectfully in
IL forms the public, that ne has COM
pleted an arrangement for keeping a
Livery Stable, in the village at Platte
vile, in connection with Mitton's Ho-
tel, where he will provide the pery 6cst
accommodation for the Horses of his
travelling customers. He will also
keep constantly, to let, Horses, Bug
gies, Cutters, &c. with the best Ostler'
in the country, always in attendance,
he hopes to merit the patronage OF the
travelling public.
III. MESSMORE.
November l, 1874.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01

Hon Racks To Ferp HoRsEs. At meet.
inc of,he Farmers ClOb in New York. sever.
Al Of The gentlemen, as related By the Farmer
and Mechanic, observed that cough was eaus'
I'd 10 horses. by feeding them 10 high racks
Thomas Hancock, who served ten years IN the
Rnnsh cavalry remarked. that his uooP iosisn'
nually MAE horses from bhRdacss caused BY OBJ
liging them 10 reach up fer their feed. Whep
fod from irouqhs. the loss ceased.
,sva,eA position Ct the head, such as Is
Is no, natural. nor fsSoiase.i se 'aek, IS eei'@io
t'eding-sud that q should esse. -, - ~
Q her diseases is reasonable TO supp0sek~.,S :
sustained BY such facts IS are mensione,
eseye, shogls be abandoned.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01

ME PILES.-To those suffering with tina
distre ssing complaint, the piles, We would rec
commend that old and well established remedy,
Hays Lniment, which Is known 10 cure ninety
nine cases out ofevery hundred, where il is used.
We know many persons who had suffered with the
piles for many years efectualIy cured by the use Of
single bottle. Many persons have been imposed
upon b. a counterfeit article all, therefore, who
wish toget rid OF this troublesome complaint, should
procure Hays Liniment only at Bicknells, Po,osi
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
THE CONSTITUTION.

WHAT Is THAT WE CALL TIE CONSTITUTION
YEyHE Constitution of Man may be said to be
that which cOhstitu::s his frame; comprising
tho bones. muscles, carriages, nesvcs, &c. The
blood is therefore the constitution, because II con-
stitotes or makes every part OF the body. The
Heart is formed, which muscle, by the power !, re-
ceives from its parent, the Blood, builds 10 the
whole body. We must then confess that accord
ins The blood is psre impure, must the solids
ol The body be healthy or unhealthy
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01

NNTANTED any quantity OF Hides delivered
w at our store in Potosi.
5. L. LEWIS Co.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
FANCY AND SILK GOODS.

Silk Silk Apcca Mousn de LANES; Fouard stripes Cu
Bage; Bzarns splendid
Eng Vestngs collars chemset lace caps; cuffs silk wagde
bugl and gilt bracelets; head
arfl hat lunches &c. &c. Bonnet Lawn and silk;
of Ribbons Gmps loop and silk fringe; elastic braces; oks
scar Embroidered Narino
woed hose Mems do silk Ge woed and gloves; Mems buck
and linen thread floss; sewing silk silk and
bindings silk d bishop lawns ackone cambrick Swiss NULL
edging insertion footing &c. Blonde Wells; do fl and lace
do silk pocket plaid fancy sk dmak mousn ne
dress hk dena scari embroidered balzarne and ~
plaid plaid woed embroidered Kabye Bevidere, muslin de lame,
roicred mouin de lane thibit florida roo padne stripe fancy
Ednurg Vc shaw &c. &c. brage umbrellas and paraso she'll
back dressing COMBS buttons; silver thmb;
pectaces violin &c &C. &c. Fancy shaving and toilet
bears o cologne and balm coumb indebe ink
good of Fashionable
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
MEDIC AL NOT &c f..
DIR. CREIGHTON.
lANtps\IM lll l2LSiEKsSll.oNlANlSNp

l3OtH&NM l,J l2lSIHSllgllaASN0
Mos, rea,eetfuy inioms III, citizens OF Potos and
the puhlic in general, that he has located himself
IN Po,osi, w +. and offers his professional ser
vices 10 those who may favor him with their pat
ronoce, AMI nat,ers himself ,hathe is competent
10 cure ANY disease ,ha, is within the reach Of
Medicine. His Medicines are peculiarly cal
cula,cd Tor the cure ofl.iver Complaints, Dispep-
.ia, Fever and Ague, affections OF the Lungs and
Kidneys, Weakness oithe stomach, General de-
billy Of Females, Sc. otice opposite MessFs'
LanSworthy's store.
ro,Osj, ". r, Aug 20, iSli,
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
Hardware Boots Shoes of all descriptions Crockery &c &c
ETiCIE USUALLY CALLED FOR IN COUNTRY STORE.

wholesale trade will be confined exclusively Cash!
w Neau up,nts farming %
nsalae xauaeo W
hRstael
dwa happy
PeCs.N VI T.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
WANTED,

A NY quantity Of Wheat, Corn,
N Oats, Hides, Beeswax, Furs and
Peliry; at the Store ofthe subscriber
in Lancaster, for which the highest
Cash price in goods will be paid.
j. NJ. OTIS.
Oct. IL, 1914. 81 6m
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
80 4 Y G o Q ID s

Fine Blue Black and Grey Broad cloths fancy striped plaid plain and
double wied Camee Snets of all o Pilot cloth; Tweed co
Cadet cloths Kentucky Sleeps
Fasns Buffalo Cloths Hard Times white yellow and red Fanne
tbb Veve Veveeen; Lney Shing and Sheetngs,
unbeached Drng mariners ckngs checks English French
cae Gingm Linens; Sea; padding bukam;
wadding
Mackinaw Whitney Blankets; Wooden Socks
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
MtMOl0E\1h GNOT19As
EDWARD CRONIN, A. b., Nj. ID

Having permnn ently located in ?iatteyle Wis, re-
specially TENDERS his services To the citizens OF tho
village and The surrounding country in all the vari-
Gus branches of his profession, Including Medicine,
Surgery and .4fcouehcment. Office at Miupn's
Hotel, corner oi Main and Second streets.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
DIR. COWLES,

Having located ut Lancaster, respectfully offers his
services to the citizens OF this village aud vicinity,
in all tho branches Of his profession. ollce at
Mr.. Ban6lrs Hotel 81 Iy
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
FIR SH FALL AND WINTER
DRY GOODS & GROCERIES.
j A Va Il S M. O IT'S.

receiving his Store in Lancaster the and
of Goods offered selected with
great New York; and bought such prices they afforded
extremely low. Among his selections may be found:
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
DOCTOR p. +. BERGER,

PHYSICIAN AND ST K EON
0-'y- Has established himself permanently IN
ihc iowa Of Potosi, Grant County. lie offers has
professional services 10 the Inhabitants OF fo'ns'
an3 ,,s vicinity. ORces Main Street, ia the
house lately occupied hy Mr. Buchanan, one door
above Alr M'Henzie's store. ~
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-03-01
FRESH RRIVAL OF
NEW GOO S.

Il w WV
Sa ga I2WIE 6 g Ga
IL AVE just received their Fail
III and Hinfer Stock Of Dry
GoodS which is large and comprises
every article generally called for in a
Country ore-Consisting in part OF
Dry Goods, Groceries. Hardware,
Nails. Iron, Steel and Stoves
of every variety,
all very Cheap for Cash or barter.
WANTED,
ANY quantity ofHides, Furs, and
Peltry, as we'll as all kinds of Market
able country Produce.
Potosi, Oct. IL, 1914. 81 If
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-12
ANECDoTE OF NAPoLEAN.

Senator Miller of New Jersey IN his speech ny,,n,t the
annexation o Texas nj the late session. illustration OF
the results OF lnodnate ambition the following
legend of Napolcan.
III was midnight; BanapaIe's camp rested on Mount
Tabor when an old man 10y the name oi rIionme Rouge
and supposed by the soldiers the CIV, genius OF N-po
ean was seen TO enter the Generals TENT tue old
approached the aud heard two persons
Arr thou here said Bonapare scarce expected TO see
theeso far from France
Alas said the other with a deep sigh what land is
now open To me, or WHITTIER shall lily to took refuge
IN brusses-wel what should see one morning but the
tall shapes oi your grcnaders coming mp the steep street
He'd TO HIlland-yOu there the day after. Come
thought he's moving northwAds I'll try the other ex-
Hemei 50 started Tor the Swiss Scacrc beu the FOIL of
your conioundcd drums Icsounded through every valley
reached the banks oi the POyour troops Their. Tn.
same evening. pushed for Rome-they were preparing
your quarters, which you occupied that night Away then
start once more; mountains and rivers and seas
aud gain the desert last thank my fortune that
ere are thousand leagues between U.S. aud you are
now For PHYS sake, show that map tho world one
NIUE spot You don't want conquer, and let live there
IN peace, aud be sure never you more
bonaparie did not speak Tor some moments. At length
ne said "There you that IN the great sea with
nothing nesr -tbou rnay'st 20 there"
"iinw Is u called 2" said rHonmo Rogue
st Helena said tho General. IL very large but
promised thee to be undisturbed there
You'll never come there then Is that pledge p
Never, promise II. At least ii do thou shalt be the
MASTER and the siaye.'
Napolean went to St. Helena, and died slave Such
will be the result Of inordnatc ambition when iudug
ed by nations individuals.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-12
SoO,UOO WORTH OF
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
BROOKS Il HUDS0NS!
Second Supply.
WAY. ISIS.

second supply.
MAY IsI5.
IGNHE subscribers have received by the latest
n arrivals from New Noh Philadelphia and baltimore thru,
second supply OF Spring and umneT uoscomprsins seec
ton ct the beet and newest styles variety and
hes Is unsurpassed tins market The following list
a part Of the good received, VIZ
EIira hne SHADED stripe Printed Baeees and Ral.utn..
DO Hermann bareses and MsTquisans for Dresses
French work Colirs and Caprs
Muslin and Cambria EdgIngs and Inse,tinss
Thread Lhoes AMI Eigings
Shaded Gimp Conl-, Tor trimming Dresses
Ladies Siik and hid Gloves Mrts
FIN aud Cotton Iosi.fy . variety
Ribbons, PArasnls ParasoeuS and Sunshades
sIls, Hermann, Tnpoi and Ratcge Scarfs md shauI-
Blue black Afnrute and Pu dc si,ped and plan
Light and dark eoiouret fonIard de Pekin silks
Efifa Tine Blue black sik warp Aipacas
BIN and bue-5rk Bomhaz;he aud ChaIie Bomba zine
Back Love andCrpe Wells
Solid BLACK Lawns and Gngiiaus
Pine Black Mourning Prints
10000 yds French, English and American PRINTS from Il,
n! cts ryard
iinrn 'amhric Hdks In variety. from H. L. lOC Is
Superior IL = Linen shretinrs Pillow case Linen,
Heavy unblcaesed Irish Linens or family use
Double Satin banask Table Cloths aud Napkins
Huckethaek, Russia and Bud,eye Diapers
India GfnEs Cloth MohsiT sud Corded
Lace Stripe and Checked Muslins
'anhries JacOneus. swiss aud Null Nusfns
Ram striped and plaid Dnlings for BOYS wear
French aud English Cloths and CasSImeres
Mountain Tow Linen
buraps' brown and blesched shirtings andShertinrs
Cotton OAhabufs- Driiings &C. &C. Neu choapat
way w. HROOks a. HUuSONs.