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The Ottawa free trader., 1846-03-06
Fresh Drugs & Medicines.

VWtS u'E T1YHOTS'
Together with a supply of the mos, popular
Patent Medciles.
Great care has been taken in the selection Of
the above stock. Physicians and the public may
safely rely on getting fresh and pure article.
A Lso, on hand u lot ot second hand books,
which will be sold very low, consisting oi Novels,
Classical aud miscellaneous works.
For sale and constantly kept on hand, Bibles
and Testamcn,s, from the New York Bible So
cie,y, at cost prices. Bibles graiui,ous to those
who are unable TO purchase.
Always ready to relieve the fa,igued and this
ty with glass Of cool Soda.
Produce, Flax.seed, Bee's-wax and Ginseng,
will be received in exchange for Drugs.
Ottawa. Nav 80, 1915.
The Ottawa free trader., 1846-03-06

For sale by
G. l.. lmoMpsoN, Oiiama.
G. II. WOODRUFF, Joliet.
Doc,. S. G.. SMITH. Peru.
Moan WIswALL, Princeton.
j. STEVENS e. Son, Mdiantown.
THOMAS GALLAnER. Henry.
A.. A.PELTIER, Dresden.
AMBROSE O'CoNNER, MorSeiHes. w..
Aug. 8, ls45. S-y
Groceries.
EUST received New Orleans Sugar
and Molasses, Loaf Sugar, Coffee,
Peas. Allspice. Pepper, Ginger, Salera
,us, Numegs, Cloves, Cassia, Rasins,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. &c.
CUSHMAN & GRlDLEY.
Nov. Ia, lS45. i ..t
The Ottawa free trader., 1846-03-06
sugar

m hh. ime n o Sugar. jpst received by
wALKEH 4 IIcyLiNG,
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Glass and sash.
90 BONES Window Glass.
Ce) l000lights Window Sash
FoI sale by CUSHMAN q GRfDLEY.
nav 80. lSi5. ...
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16
Speech Of Hon. John ?, Hale,
Delivered IN the Legislature qf,Nc,c Hampshire.
EXTRACTS.

Let me ask where was the democratic party
at the NORTH ten years--or five years-or even
three years ago-to be found upon this scheme
of Texan annexation To man they were
opposed to it. The leading democratic paper in
the county of IIillsborough, the Nashua Gazette,
so late as November 10th, lS43-denounccd
the object and design Of annexation to be as
6{qck as Mk-as hitter as hcHP The demo-
cratic organ in my own town expressed kindred
opinions. And the New-Uampshre Patriot
the immaculate interchangeable Patriot-in May,
1874, spoke thus -
slavery and the defence of slavery form the con-
trolling consideration urged in favor of the treaty Cof
ameNatlon) by those who have been engaged in its
negotiation, To these doctrines we can never sub
scribe and whenever they are Extensively urged upon
the free States, they deserve to be pomtedy rebuked
Slavery and the defence of slavery deserve to
be pointcdIv rebuked Where, sir, are those
pointed rcJakcS? Pointed the other way. Yet
the p0rtV has never changed! Oh no-cer-
anIy not. 1t is where it always has been
Every thing is whirling round and aound about
it, while il remains, itself steadfas and I'M
moved. Sir, were not the subject too serious
to be lightly treated, should say that the re-
Gently assumed position of gentlemen on the 9TH
er side remind me of the man who propped HIM
self as best he might, against the wall of his
bed-chamber, and patiently waited until the bed
should come round 10 him. will venture 10
say that the whole history of the globe cannot
show SO absolute, SO decided so bare-aced, so
prolligae change, as that of this democratic
party upon this Texas question. change, too,
without either reason or argument, specious or
potent, for it! But hold am wrong here
The Richmond Enquirer did adduce most po-
tent argument That paper then in confidence
ot government, expressly proclaimed that those
who opposed the annexation of Texas had
nothing to expect from the administrations
Here indeed was something not to he resisted
and behold, the very types which month he
fore had denounced the scheme as biack as
Imk oad as bitter as hcH,' at once declared it to-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16
From the Citizen
Sabbath Evening Thoughts,

Twas evening: Sabbath evening i'll May.
| stood upon an eminence, and contemplated the
works Of Nature. The sun had sunk to rest be-
hind the western hills, but its gorgeous rays still
tinged the clouds that aoated around the mel
low twilight was gradually sottening into dark
ness, while solemn stiffness seemed to reign
around The scene before me was one OF pc
cuIar interest The bright waters of the distant
river presented fit emblem of the stream of
life never-ceaslng in its course, onward, and
still onward it flows $50 with life, our moments
are fast Fastening away, ever tending towards
eternity The trees were putting forth their
richest luXuriance, and all nature looked gay,
clad in the beauties Of spring With feelings of
reyerance sat aud viewed the scene before me,
My thoughts turned from nature to natures God,
the Being who spread out the fields and mead
ows, and covered them as with rich carpet
He who gave to the trees their rich foliage, and
caused the peaceful river to flow With pleas
are reflected upon the goodness Of God III plac-
ING US here in this bright and beautiful world ;
and upon his mercies which have ever been eX-
tended to us from the earliest moment of our eX-
istencc up to the present time He it IS, who
has bestowed upon us all our blessings and has
given US a mind, an intellect which we are to
cultivate "A soul which is susceptible of hap
pness and enjoyment, or misery and sorrow :
and as | looked upon the scene before me, so
fleeing and transltory, | thought the soul need
ed something higher and holier than the vain
pleasures of this world, Yes, when the SUI
rounding landscape has passed away when yon-
der river has ceased to flow; when the humble
cottages before me have crumbIed to dust and
their owners shall sleep beneath the sod the
soul will live, and live forever, with nothing of
this world left to sustain it.
The religion of Jesus Christ is every way
calculated TO satisfy the desires of the neyer-dy-
ing soul Here is fountain free and full, where
all may come and wash their guilty stains away.
oh, that man would be se,-leave the vain
and trlhing things Of earth, and seek for that
which will comfort them in life, sustain them in
death, and ensure them happy and blissful in
heritance beyond the grave. E.
West Brookfeld, Nay Ia, l846.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16
The Wife.
BY MRS. ELLIS.

And after all, what is it that man seeks in the
companlonshp Of woman? An influence like
the gentle dew, and the cheering light, more felt
throughout the whole OF his existence, in its
sofening, healing, harmonIzing power than can
be acknowledged by single act OF recognized
by, any certain rule 1t is in fact being to
conc home to, in the happiest sense Of that eX"
preston. Poetic lays of ancient times were wont
to tell how the bold warrior, returning from the
fight, would doff his pumcd helmet, and repos-
ing from his tolls lay bare his weary limbs that
woman's hand might pour into their wounds the
healing balm
But never wearled knight nor warrior covered
with the dust of the battlefield, was more in
need of womans soothing power, than those
care-worn sons Of the soil, who struggle for the
bread of life, in our more peaceful and enght-
ened days And still, though the romance of
the castle, the helmet, the waving plume and
the
Clarion wild and high"
may all have vanished from the scene the charm
Of womans influence lives as brightly in the
picture of domestic joy, as when she placed the
wreath Of victory on the hero'8 brow. Nay,
more so, FER there are deeper sensjbllites at
work, thoughts more profound and passions more
intense, in our great theatre Of intellectual and
moral strife, than where the contest for martial
fame and force of arms procured for each COM
pettor his share of glory or of wealth.
Among all the changes which have taken
place in the condition of mankind it is then
not the least of woman's privileges, that she can
still be all to man which his necessities require
that he can retire from the tumuIt Of the world
and seek her society with zest which nothing
can impair, so long as she receives him with
faithful heart-hue to the best and kindcst I'M
pulses of which her nature is capable; and sa-
cred to the faithful trust committed to her care,
And that it is so, how many a home can wit
ness-how many freside welcome--how many
a happy meeting after abscnccpainfully prolong-
ed Yes, there are scenes within the sacred
precnts Of the household hearth, which, not the
less because no strangers eye behods them, re-
pay, and richly too, days of weary conflict, and
long nights OF anxious care. But who shall paint
them Are they not craven on the hearts of
wives and those who hold the picture there in
all its beauty yiyidness, and TRUTH would scarce
ly wish to draw aside the veil, which screens it
from the world
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16

ket in winter to keep her warm-warms her drink
in winter Under this treatment, there is but lit
tie falling off in the quantity ofmilk till short
time before calying Though she is a small COW,
not weighing over 700 pounds, she has given from
eight to sixteen quarts at milking. Her hind
quarter is long and her skin loose
For swelling or hoying, Mr. D. gives little
weak I've. He puts about pint of ashes to a
paiIfuII ofwater. He had given this to both cat
tie and horses for other diseases with good effect
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16

pillows upon its surface, and these spouting Jets
which pierce the air. and hear the mutterng, unearth
ly sounds, with birthstone gases to breathe, and the
very foundations tremuous beneath you, feels that
he is indeed in straight between two. 1t is such a
terrible manifestation of the Deity that you
whelmed with it, and few who stand there retire from
ings of Moses when he was made exceedingly to fear
and quake.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16
THE FIRE-SEDE.
Domestic Happiness.

The dearest boon from Heaven above
Is bliss which brightly hallows home;
IT'S sunlight, to the world of love,
And life's pure wine, without its foam.
There is a sympathy of heart,
Which consecrates the social shrine
Robs grief of gloom, and doth impart
A joy and gladness all divine.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16

female, after undergoing the inconvenience of aiding
her husband when greatly exhausted, and carrying
him some distance after he dead, struggled with
the raging ocean for thrtys hours and reached the
shore in safety at last
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11
A Card.

VuNHE subscriber takes this method 10 inform his
Il. customers, and the public generally, that he
has, for the present, removed his Boot and shoe
establishment on the opposite side Of the street,
next door to Mr.. Kincheys confectionery, and op-
posite to Mr.. Dyer's Auction Store, South side OF
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, where he can be found at all times, ready
to execute any orders he may be favored with, at
the shortest notice. and in the best and most fash
ionabIe style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally to take notice that his en-
tire stock will be sold, from and after this date az
Cost, and no mistake. To those wishing to pur-
chase, he would say call and his stock consist
ing Of almost every article, sze quality and price,
in his line Of bueiness, worn by gentlemen ladies',
boys, misses youths and children
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers Of the finest quality, at 81 70
per pair. !. .. Y.
march 25-H
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11

RAND DICTIONNAlRE FRANCAIS--
VI Anglais, ct Angais Francais; by Professors
Fleming and Tibbins. In two large quarto vo-
lumes.
"Redige d'apres la sixeme edition du Diction-
naire de rAcademie Franchise, lie complement de
ce dictionnare, Ia derniere edition de Chambans,
CARRIER, ct ]. Descarreres, le Dictionnaire Gram
matical de Laveau, ct lie Lexique Universal de
Boiste, les Dictionnaire Angais de Johnson, Todd,
Ash, Webster, ct Crabbe, ct les principaux ouvra-
ges technologiques de Pune at Pautre langue; "
and containing all the words in use in both laDgua.
ges, together with the obsolete terms connected
with polite literature; technical terms used in the
arts, sciences and manufactures, in the naval and
military sciences, in law trade, and commerce.; geo.
graphical and NEUROLOGICAL terms, with the adjec-
tives or epithes calculating history; literal pro-
nunciation Of English words for the use Of the
French student, and of French words for the Eng.
ish accurate. and discriminating definitions with
examples and Illustrations tending to display and
fix the sgnifcaton, import, rank, and character, o
each individual word peculiar constructions, modes
of speech, idioms, sayings and proverbs; etymolcgy
exhibiting words in their origin and afiinities
grammar, synonymy, &c. Published in Paris in
ls45 Imported Ca single copy only by .t
feb TT +. TAYLOR.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11

GEORGE w. CLARKE, BUILDER, AND
I FURNISHING UNDERTAKEN
corner Of Virginia apenue and 9Th street, near the
Navy Yard Gate-or at his residence, on the west
side Of 18th street. near the eastern Branch bridge
Thankful for the liberal patronage with which
he has already been favored he respectfully solicits
a continuance of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
factures into Coins at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms
Hearse and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prompt
y attended to at all hours ifleft at the above place.
N. B.-Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look equal to new dec 1S-6m
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11
BEAUTIFUL PARIS LAWNS AND
GINGHAMS.

7 ATELY received, by the subscriber, choice
IL and beautiful collection Of Ladies Dress Goods
Such as:
Paris Lawns and Muslins (Printed)
French and Earston GInghams
Fancy Bereges and Balzarines
French and British Chinlz
IN WHITE GOODS: .
Super Sd Jaconet and Cambria Muslins
Do Striped, Plaid and Plain do
Corded Robes, superior style and quality
PRoMISCUOUS.
Best Kid, Silk, Thread and Nett Gloves
Reverse and Hemstitched Grass and Linen
handkerchiefs
Bereges Shawls and Scarfs, Fancy Ties
Finely wrought Cambria and Muslin Trim.
mings
Parasols. Parasolets and Shades (Fringed)
New style Bonnet and Cap Ribands.
All OF which, together with large variety of
seasonabe Goods, will bo sold at small advance
on the cost. ]. B. CLARKE,
Opposite Centre Market and No, 2 from sth street.
may 4-iweodif
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11
M | S G e LII A N Y.
For the Columbian Fountain.
A "REMINISCENCES OF THE STAGE
BY JAMES LITTLE.

BY JAMES LITTLE.
Those who are unacquainted with the
stage, can form no idea of the many anus
ing accidents which frequently occur behind
the scenes Having in my time walked the
boards of Thespis, am familiar with some
incidents Of the stage and, for the enter
tainment OF my friends and of the public ge-
nerally, will relate one which occurred at
the late American Theatre, in the spring of
1889. -."
In the spring of 1889, the late American
Theatre (now the Assembly Rooms,) was
opened for short season, under the man
agement Of several gentlemen, of whom
was one. All who were acquainted with
the construction of that temple of Thespis,
know that the green-room was Immediately
under the stage. Our short season was re-
markable for accidents indeed, we opened
with accidents, for, on the first night, as the
curtain was rolling up, at the opening of
the second act, the curtain-roler broke in
the middle, and the two ends rushed up in
to the flies, amid peals of laughter from the
audience. And again, in the third act, far
mer G, whs ought to have been on the
stage, was engaged in game Of ten-pins at
a neghboring bowling g-saloon, dressed in
the costume of an English farmer about the
middle of the eighteenth century.
During the engagement of the Fl family
we had no reason to complain, the houses
being tolerably good But after that en-
gagement we had poor houses; and finding
that we could not get along without star,
we repaired to the green-room on one
gloomy Saturday morning, to consider the
property of engaging star. We consider
ed and reconsidered, and, believing that no
star was available at that time, began to des-
pair; when we heard several raps upon the
door, and requesting the individual to enter,
the door opened and well-dressed gentle
man entered the room.
"Good morning, gentlemen said he
who had just entered bowing, "whch is
the manager"
MIR. d. rose, and bowing said, " be seat
ed, sir, be seated; it is gloomy morning,
sir" ~.
eyes," said the stranger seating him
self, "very gloomy, but think it will be
clear by noon How go the histrionics here,
gentleman 7"
/" Not very WE'LL" answered d., /" they
seem to have 10 attraction without star
the public think that play cannot be per-
formed by the stock alone, and we must
please the public. We are, unfortunately,
just at this time, without starr
"Indeed |" calculated the stranger; "then
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FOR SALE.

,hs following property, e W.T. he pnlLh % ~
HOUSE now occupied for r,,, ths pnSnfso %
Uoi1mD,s. lra,sS MI 4 COTTAGE, fronting on First
hoooEa, ss,,b 49, fronting the Capitol. Application
stree. ooS s;ilssr A. my dwelling, near tho Rail.
ean - .'Is,nsat 'I Yard ofco, Seventh street. near
Ioad, CO. . xhes all kinds Of BUILDING MA
mSuIAI's. srs M together with CEMENT, CAhoiN,
rn NpI.AIsTER, COAL, Sc, &c, can be mad
ehe.p for cash or short credit ,1,,., p,rpnv
X fsb. IL, 1s46.--h 'onN io"O-'
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11


! may obtain an engagement. | am vo-
calst and have just concluded an engage
ment at one of the northern theatres, and as
| shall remain in Washington for few
days, would accept short engagement"
Nothing could have been more agreeable
than this announcement--a star was among
US, lumnary Of the stage had appeared
to dispel the darkness which was gathering
around US, and TO light our pathway to the
|! goal Of our hope. We saw in anticipation
crowded houses, and heard the applauses
ringing in our ears. We hastened to se-
cure the services of the vocalist.
"We should be most happy to engage you,
sir" said d., who did all the talking. aWe
number about fourteen in stock, and are
the most peaceable actors you ever saw;
there is no quarreing among US all goes
on here like clock work.
81 am delighted to hear it, for despise
quarreling among actors,'' rejoined the
star, running through an octave as he con-
cluded.
g What do you sing, sir - asked the in
defatigable D.
"All the popular ballads of the day but
my favorite is the " Carrier Pigeon - will
give you few stanzas."
Every thing was now as quiet, apparent
ly, as the grave. The star looked at the
ceiling for moment, and then rose on his
Pigeon. He had not gone over many feet,
however, when tremendous crash was
heard, sounding like the tumbing of sever
al heavy bodies down the stairs which led
from the stage to the basement floor, and
before we had time to rise the green-room
door flew open, and Mr.. T., one of the
peaceable company, precipitated himself in
to the room. Having recovered himself,
he stood facing the door in an attitude of
defence. Presently Mr.. p, another mem
ber, sprang into the room with the agility
of tiger, bawling out,
"Where is he ; Show him to me-ah ~
"Now, don't strike me" exclaimed the
frightened t., don't do it, say-keep
of-ah! ah take him off, men, take
him offn'
The peaceable Mr.. D., who was, blythe
by, proficient in the art of pugilism, began
to spur up to the beligerent party, saying,
" Come, p, Pm for you; come, face me-"
3D." said Mr.. L., who was endeavor-
ing, with myself, to separate the parties,
"do quit that sparring, and assist us to
loosen P.'s grasp; and you" addressing
me) ego and lead the star by the back
stairs TO the stage" "
| hastened to comply, but on looking
around for the star, saw him flying down
the long passage which led to the street,
and have not seen him from that day to
this.
WASHINGTON, d. c., 1916.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11

DSON,S PORTRAIT Subscriptions
j will be received at WIN. O. FoRcE's bookstore,
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, for
copies Of the Portrait OF Dr. Judson, now in course
Of preparations and soon 70 be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board Of Foreign Missions,
Al the following prices Lithograph, on good paper,
25 cent? ; on fine board, 80 cents steel engraving,
on comman plate paper, 81 Indiaproof impressions,
SO. The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
and is in size nine inches by eleven feb e-d
The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-11
JBLIsHED BY ULYSSES WARD.
Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware Il!

| b., WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street.
| JAS just opened an entire new and well select
Ill ed assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers, for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district
Ills stock consists in part of the following art-
cles: Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
IN complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining, and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penknives, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks, Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
! Brass Audrons, Shovels and Tongs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
ters, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, Iron Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, WarAe Irons, Sad
Irons, Skmmers, Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &c., Shoyels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails, Cut Tackspat. Brads and Spara-
bes, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb L.atches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, II. l.. s. Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to faster
back and to Farnham's pat. Window Blind fas-
tenefs, common ana AXle 0aSIl fulleys ana sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes.
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Han and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
Wire, Round, Flat and Square Iron, Hoop and
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister Cast and Sheer Steel, &c., &c
All of which, he will sell as low as can BIZ had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. 4, 1915.
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P @ Z 7 R Y

Its words
Are few, but deep and solemn, and they break
Fresh from the fount Of feeling!-Percipal.
LINES TO ONE WHO WILL UNDER
STAND THEM.
BY J. G. M.
AT dawn Irose with jocund glee,
Forjoyful was the day
That could this blessing give to one,
Now JOY has fled away.
No focks, nor herds, nor stores of gold,
No house, nor home, have |,
II beauty must be bought and sold,
Alas cannot buy.
Yet am rich, if thou art kind,
So pris'd smile from thee,
True love alone our hearts shall bind,
For thou'rt all the world TO me.
Sweet, gentle maid, tho patient, meek,
pray thee dry that tear;
And raise thy dropping head and seek,
SOlt peace, ana comfort mere.
WASHINGTON, May 5, 1916. ..
..at.# s..
TO MISS Y. J.
She wore wreath Of roses,
The day that first we met;
Her lovely face was smiling,
Beneath her curls Of Jet
Her footsteps had the lightness,
Her voice the joyous tone,
The tokens Of youthful heart,
Where sorrow is unknown.
saw her but moment,
Yet methinks see her now
With the wreath of summer flowers,
Upon her snowy brow. .......