The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-09

residence in Montpelier, Va, but what has al
ready been removed here well repays the vlsl-
tor, aside from the qualification Of seeing their
venerable possessor. Her collections in scup-
ture consists of nature of Napoleon crossing
the Alps, by Canova a bust of Washington,
presented TO Mrs. Madison by sculptor at
Rome; and figures of deities, with other repre-
sentations from the ancient mythology. Around
on the walls Of her parlor, are suspended the
heads OF Columbus, Vespucius Magellan. Cor
tez and Sir Walter Raleigh, painted at the Escu-
rial in Spain. Above them hang the portraits OF
Washington, Jefferson, Monroe, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Madison's by Gilbert Stuart, which Mrs.
Madison says are very correct, and which
fully justify Stuar's celebrity as a portrait
painter If Mrs. Madison's portrait was a
good likeness, she must have been handsome
woman in her day, of which she still retains
some traces in her old age. Next to Washing.
ton, and according to the succession of the
Presidents, is the portrait of John Adams,
painted by Trumbull in his usual style. In
the same room is the picture of Saint, by III.
tan; while through The folding doors that com
muncale to the back paror, may be seen a
painting of Christ breaking bread after has re-
s,urection. This. occupies nearly one side OF
the wall, extending from floor TO floor, and was
painted by Car Spruyst, of the Flemish school.
1t was purchased by Mrs. Madison's son, at
the cost of about two thousand dollars, and
sent TO her from Europe. Over the fireplace,
in the same room, is very old painting, rep
resen,ing group Of madens surprised by Pan,
while playing in grove. Pan, it seems, has
fallen in love with the handsomest one, while
the rest are quite merry at the idea Of such a
creature as he being susceptible of the tender
passion. Her collection "winds up" with a
number OF rare engravings, and also fine sets
OF medals, on French and American subjects.
AT the last regular stated meeting of the
United Junior Brothers of Temperance, No. |,
held on Monday evening, 9th inst, the follow
ing brothers were elected officers J. Morell,
President; w. w. Grant, lst Vice do l.. d
Williams, 2d Vice do; Geo. Sessford, Sd Vice
do; David P. Kurtz, Recording Secretary; ].
L. Savage, Asst do. do; j. Fl. Clements, Fin.
do; P. L. Tewel, Cor. do. Geo. Savage, Sr.,
Treasurer; Geo. Hall, Marshal; John Suter,
Deputy do; and Geo. Larcombe, Asst. do. do.
MEssRs. EDITORS; Though out Of my line
to trouble publishers of newspapers with COM
municauons, am constrained at least for once,
to ask TO be heard through the columns Of the
Fountain. on the subject to which it is plan
thropically devoted.
The ci,izens Of Washington are appealed TO
in the columns Of the Intelligencer of this
morning, in behalf Of the City Hospital, and
chastlsed Tor not having come up under a for
mer notice with sufficient funds TO sustain il.
In my opinion il is an establishment with
which the cilizens individually have nothing
to do, SO far as pecuniary aid is concerned
and, when men arrive at right view of things,
believe this will be obvious to all.
The City Hospital, the Work House, the
Poor House, the Penilentiary, and the Gal.
lows, together with Law Lawyers and Police,
are implements which should be all, or nearly
SO, paid for and sustained by the two dignifed
bodies which create the CAUSE. While the
Capitol Of the United States is made rum
hole, and the lettering place of drunkards; and
our City Councils continue to grant licenses to
sell "liquid poson," 10 make maniacs of in
offensive travellers and respectable youths,
guarantee they will ever need the above nam,
ed receptacals and tools for those who break
open our houses, and with great knives, cut
and slash to pieces our best, and most esteem
ed citizens. Those who grant such privileges
ought TO pay the cost. If they would pay the
cost the mechanics of Washington would not
have Penitentiary goods coming in conac,
with the products of honest labor
HENRY JANNEY.