The Columbian fountain., 1845-12-25

on the 9th inst, all at one time, from ono
house. Thus their afflicted parents buried
out of their sight three children and one
grandchild in the short period of five days
MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-On yesterday
morning. says the Martinsburg Republican of
the 18th instant after the Winchester train
of cars arrived at Harpers' Ferry, in backing
up the road towards the Island, it came upon
Mr.. Gore, who lived there, before he was
aware of its approach. With the intention
ofletting the cars pass by him, as is supposed,
he stopped on the bridge, but unfortunately,
there not being room sufficient, he was caught
against the side Of the bridge and Instantly
killed.
ABOUT RIGHT.-Whiler eriding upona stage
the other day, we chanced to hear CONVEX
sation, both amusing and true, between a
temperance man who was passenger, and
the driver Of the coach, who, by the way,
was an honest, good-sensed man of about
forty-ive.
The driver accosted the passenger by ask
ing" How youcome to change your mind
II will tell YOU" said the passenger:
"when drank liquor, my habit induced me
to object to the temperance movement, and
therefore called it all politics. This was nv
system But ! found my system did not
work well ; it was making drunkard of me.
And when Hooked at the political part of the
business, made up my mind that | was all
wrong, for if | were in the temperance ranks
! could do more to prevent temperance run
ming into politics than could if was out
! made up my mind to another thing, and
that was, that if stood up to my objections
till my system ofarguing to defend my hab-
it made me drunkard, then | was fool.
And SO you see, Pd rather be a temperance
man than fool, any time.''
"Now," says the honest driver, C I'll tell
the truth, | a0on't lie. You know how like
little now and then; like ii, but know
it's foolish. But there is one thing shall
do, and that is, shall vote next spring against
licensing. Liquor does so much hurt that |
won't crafty my taste and keep such deviltry
agoing. tell you what it is,' said he, &
wouldn't vote on 'tother side among black
legs, ragged drunkards and loafers, anyhow
- wouldn't be ketched in such company.''
We couldn't stop the +" rsibles'' about
that time, if we'choked -Wash. .Neaos.
From the Pledge.
TEMPERANCE MINcE PIEs-As this is
the season when delicacies are sought after,
we think it due to the public and ourselves,
to make known to "lovers of pies,' that the
following is one Of the best, if not the best
extant. " II will not cause brother to
offend" A pounds of beef, do. suet,
3 do. currants, 3 do. rasins, 2 do. citron,
5 do. best brown sugar, table spoonful table
salt, the JUICE of IA lemons, and the rind of6
thinly paired and cut fine, pint ofbest syrup
molasses, 2 of cinnamon, of cloves and /
of allspice, 6 nutmegs; mix these Ingredients
well together, and pack tightly in stone
jar with layer of sugar over till ready to
bake. To one third Of the quantity add half
peck of pippin apples, chopped fine, one
pound of loaf sugar, the JUICE of 8 lemons,
and 2 quarts of water. If more spices and
sugar are necessary they can be added.
The experience of four years has convin-
ced the writer Of this recipe that brandy and
wine are not necessary, either for improve
ment or to preserve the meat through the
season, as it has been kept from November
to May, and the last being better than the
first
The above recipe will make seventy pies.
II horoughgoing Teetolaller.
Phi1a. Dec. 1871, 1882.