davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
ARRIVAL OF THE PACKET SHIPS
LIVERPOOL AND ZURICK.

All the English papers are full OF hope and
umbug relative to a war with the United States.
here is an article on the subject in almost
very paper received.
One paper says that the grand feature of the
: ,eek is "the brighter and better hope OF a
eace with the United States."
/ The great debate on the new commercial
i olicy of Great Britain, was to open on the
III ult. That debate will be importan--lts
j ssults more so.
The English journals contain some terrible
ccounls of shipwrecks.
INDlA.--There has been battle between the
british forces in India and the native troops,
which, according to English journals, was not
ecided in favor of either army when the last
ourier left the field. Great blame is attached
, he Governor General, Sir Henry Harding, for
ulpable supineness and unwarrantabe negl-
/ ence.
AN HONEST MAN.-Another instance of
terling and high minded integrity is mentioned
N the Boston papers. Mr.. J. Hoffman Cola
nore, who failed in that city last year, owing
10000, paid thirty cents on the dollar and re-
eived from his creditors full and legal dis
harge. Soon afterwards property came into
lis possession by the death Of a near relative,
portion of which he Immediately placed in
ne hands of trustee to make good his old la
lilities.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
Spring, ZIG!
ON SATURDAY, the 7th inst, I shall
Introduce the new Spring Fashion

- UN SATURDAY, the 18th inst, shall
= Introduce the new Spring Fashion
ANaaA to the visiters and residents of the Me-
Stropolis. For the peculiar graceful curve
Of the brim, the beautiful dome crown and excell-
ing neatness of general appearance, gentlemen Of
taste and discrimination will readily receive and
cordially welcome this most becoming STYLE When
seen, the many merits of this elegant Hat will at
once be concedad-its price being but an addition
to the agreeable surprise. Being provided with the
newly invented Partisan Conformation" the most
difficult heads perfectly itted-an exactness by
any other means altogether unattainable.
Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at my
Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Fur Establishment, six
doors West of Browns Hotel w. B. TODD.
march 6-6t 4 #HE..
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

NEW HOTEL AT NIAGARA FALLs.-A new
hotel company, it's stated, is about TO be iorm-
ed for the purpose of constructing hotel on an
extensive scale at Niagara Falls. The style of
the building will be Gothic, finished in stone,
and the edlfce will present three fronts, each
200 feet in length. Piazzas will extend all
around the building, and from the Observable
rles to be erected on the roof, a very command
ing and extensive prospect will be secured.
The dining Hall and Assembly Room will
each be 200 feet long and SO feet wide. The
grounds are TO be laid out and highly ornament
ed--a carriage road from the Top of the high
embankment on each side is being constructed,
and steam ferry boat to cross the river is to
be established. The capital Of the company is
100000.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
Correspondence of the Columbian Fountain.
ALEXANDRIA,, March Is, l846.

MR. EDITOR | noticed, in my letter OF
the 4th inst, the death Of Major MoUETFoRD,
late manager of the Alexandra Museum, Of
which institution he was the founder. Since
his decease, the Common Council (whose at
tentlon was called to the matter by our late
Mayor, MIR. EAcHEs,) have appointed spe-
cial committee TO consider the best method OF
preserving the relics and curiosltes contained
IN il, and have given II In charge 10 the Super
intendant of Police, until arrangements can
be made for re-opening II. This museum con-
lains very large collection OF minerals, coins,
&C., and the number of interesting national
relics preserved in il renders it an object of
much interest to the strangers who visit our
town. The flag borne by the Hessians at the
battle of Trenton, and one captured from the
British at the siege of Yorktown, are objects
of peculiar interest, from the fact of their hav-
ing been presented to Alexandra Washington
Lodge, No. 20, TO which the Museum was
originally attached, by Gen. WASHINGTON,
then It's X. w. Master. Both these flags are
OF rich silk, the former of dark green color,
with the initials If the Princess Of Hesse Cas-
Sc eembroidered in gold by her own hands.
There are also shown the flag displayed by
JOHN PAUL JONES on board the Bon Homme
Richard; one hoisted by Com. DECATUR du-
iiuS tAC Wdt VI lCl~, OHc DOfHc NY tlc lLilc
! Guards OF WASHINGTON, and another used by
an Alexandra Rife Company during the Rev
olution, together with the flags Of score OF
military companies of later date, now num-
bered with the things that were, and are not
The Masonic apron, gloves, baptismal man.
tie, Be-, &c., Of Gen. WAsHINGToN, presented
by LA FAYETTE, with the saddle presented by
the Dey of Morocco to MIR. JEFFERSON, then
President of the United States, and vast num-
Der of other articles, an examination of which
would amply repay the trouble of visit, are
also exhibited. 1t is to be hoped that this
time-honored institution will be placed in
charge Of some competent person, under
whose management it may become again a
place of agreeable resort for our citizens.
learn from the Providence Chronicle that,
by the exertions of the Rev. Mr. ABBOTT,
(more generally known as the Old Sailor,) a
Temperance Society has been formed in that
village, which is styled, in compliment to its
ounder, g The Providence Abbot Total .Qbsti-
,ence association" of Fairfax county. Col.
JOHN B. HUNTER. gentleman of great inAu-
nee in the county, is its President; and from
he high character of its officers, great good is
anticipated from its operations. l..
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
Correspondence of the Columbian Fountain.
LANCASTER, Pa. March IL, 1916.

My FRIEND: Never having had an oppor-
unity to congratulate you upon the success Of
our enterprise in prOpria persona, permit me 10
10 so by my proxy, ''the gray goose gull" /"
ind at the same time embrace the opportunity
give you a sketch of matters and things in
his goodly city. The deep SHOWS and gradu-
Il thaw, the present spring like weather, and
.orrid depth of mud, need not be dilated on,
hese things are no longer new, and except the
movements in the cause Of temperance, and in
he cause of King Alcohol, little remains un-
old.
In one newspaper, published in this place,
observed twelve applications for license to
ommit iniqui1y and sin, and infict misery
nd suffering; lhesejapplications are signed,
ach one, by a number of respectable citizens,
citing forth that the applicant is exemplary
Or his honesty and temperance land all will
oubtless be granted. Ought Son of Tenn
,erance sign one ot these petilions2
On the other hand, there is here large Di-
.ision Of Sons, over two hundred, and rapidly
ucreaslng. Several were initiated last night,
nd it will soon become necessary 10 open a
ew Division.
The l. o. o. F. and S. of t. are about to
rect large and commodious hall for their
j lont use. 1t will be doubtless fine building.
To night Mr.. G.. B. Church, Of New York,
ectures in the Mechanics Institute, for the
eneft of the poor of this place. He lectured
ere to full audience few evenings since,
nd last evening at Columbia. Last week he
elivered several addresses in Harrisburg 10
rowded houses, once for the poor of that bo-
ough. He is on his way to your city; he will
. each Baltimore on Monday next, and Wash
j ag,on on Wednesday following, and will fill
ny appointment made for him in the three
tiles of the District
Mr.. Church is Washingtonian, a "reform-
=, reformer," and throws his whole soul into
! ne good cause. His manner is singular, his
, 'yle strong and full Of energy and pathos--
ich in humor, fluent in language, and clear in
rgument He has done much good in the
, ause, and sincerely hope that he may meet
Jith great success in the District.
His singing is said TO equal Dempster, in
eed, he spent fifteen years of his life as a
niger on the stage he is noD turning his ts-
.nls to some account. Yours, truly, in l.. ?. p
Howard.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

WATER RUNNING UP HILL.-Dr. Smith, in
a lecture on geology, at New York, mentioned
curious circumstance connected with the
Mississippi river 1t runs from north to south,
and its mouth is actually four miles higher
than its source, result due 10 the centrifugal
motion of the earth. Thirteen miles is the
difference between the equatorial and polar ra-
dius; and the river in two thousand miles, has
to rise one third Of this distance--it being the
height of the equator above the pele. If this
centrifugal force were not continued, the river
would flow back, and the ocean would over
flow the land
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

The ACME OF CRAZINEss.- N. Y.
Morning News gives an account OF woman,
by the name Of Bridget Cotton, who was ia
ken into custody by the officers Of the Fourth
Ward, in state OF most extraordinary insani-
ty, in consequence Of intemperance and other
practices. Rendered nearly furious by drink
ing almost pint of spirit gas, she seized a
hatchet, and instantly severed two fingers from
her hand, and then, with almost maniac vio-
lence, strove, with the same instrument, 10
cut her own head open. Before she could be
secured, she had inflicted several fearful gashes
upon her head, and other parts of her person.
She was finally, about p. M, brought to the
Station House, and from thence conveyed to
the City Hospital She resided at No. 95,
Cherry street, has small family, and her hus-
band is shoemaker, working in Newark,
N. ].
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
SPRING FASHION
FOR GENTLEMEN'S HATS.

E- M. H. STEVENS e. EMMONS, (late
FISH d co., Hatters, g. 2, Browns
Au1A Hotel, will introduce Leary & Co.'s
Smuch admired Spring style THIS DAY,
March 7, 1916. One of our firm having recently
returned from the city of New York, we are en-
abled to offer customers and the visters to the
Metropolis the very latest style, in every respect;
viz the form of the crown, style and set of brim,
trimmings, &c.
The mode adopted by us this season is one of
rare and exceeding beauty, and is, without doubt,
destined to great favor and popularity.
march 7-3t
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

=
between A. and sis. l Il ~
CHRIsr HEALING THE SIcK.-This splendid
producton of the American artist, WEST, is
now exhibiting in our city. During The pre-
sent week it will be exhibited at Rev. Mr..
Browns Church, on Tenth street.
To each one of the sixty figures composing
this groupe, the artist has impaired life-like
sinltude truly wonderful. The various pas
sons depicted in the countenances of the prin
cipal figures, by which the artist supposes they
were actuated at the time he has selected for
his representation, (and which the beholder is
greatly assisted in tracing by the explanations
Of the gentlemanly exhibitor, whose lecture is
repete with beauty, adding an hundred fold to
the interest Of the scene, are most strikingly
portrayed. The vindictive countenance of the
High Priest, who is seeking cause for the ap-
prehension and condemnation of the Saviour
the visage Of Judas, (who, the next day, be-
trayed his Lord and Master TO his enemies
conscious of his evil intent, peers forth upon
the groupe, with that hesitating, fearful, sus
piclous glance, which fears to betray, by a
look, the ,reachery that Turks within--the sick
child, TOO i'll to raise its dropping head, reposes
upon its mothers bosom in that listless, help
less condition which one would suppose herald
ed the near approach of death. Blu, we cam
not particularize. Go and see Judge for your
selves. Go-whilst opportunity is afforded,
and you will have one regret less to add TO the
sum Of those which chequer existence. Go,
and you will have one pleasure more-lastng
as reflection itself. ta3
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

SABBATH ORDINANCES UKooNsTITurloNAL.--
The City Councils of Cincinnati, some time
since, passed an ordinance prohibiting the
Jews from vending their wares on Sunday. A
case arose in Court on violation of the ordi-
nance, a few days since, and the law was pro
nounced unconstitutional.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

GREAT PRoJEcr.-We learn, say s the Lou
isville Journal, that the Legislature of Misss-
sippi has passed the Southern railroad bill 1t
is intended to be link between the Mssissip-
pi river and the Atlantic. The Legislature Of
Alabama has passed an act 10 construct rail
road to meet the above road running from
VickSburp to the Alabama line
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

FOR SALE The subscriber
sA!h having been involved by becoming
6fa M n: 4 security, will sell great bargain
in any of his property, as he is de-
termined to release himself from pecuniary embar-
rassWent. He has houses Of almost every descrip-
tion Brick and Frame. Enquire at residence on
Massachusetts avenue, between 9th and 7h streets.
march 7-tf j. b. PHILLIPS.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
Notice.

ME subscriber, feeling himself compelled to
n to settle up his outstanding debts, and having
no other MEANS than as he collects them from those
who owe, he gives this notice to his old friends that
he intends placing the and accounts that are
laying over and unsettled, after this day, in the
hands of HESRY M. MonrIr, Esq. This is done
a matter of justice to himself and others.
march Ia ULYSSES WARD,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

MAIL TO OREGoN.-The Postmaster Gener-
al wishes an ocean and overland mail TO Ore
gon-a monthly steamship from Charleston 10
Havana-every second month the trip to be
extended to Chagres, place on the east side
of Panama-thence by carriage to the west
side-thence by vessel TO the mouth of the Co.
lumbia. Congress should see that all this be
done Immediately.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
SOME LITTLE THINGS.
THE FIRST ONE.

The Fountain is little paper, and so 1t
ought TO be. Not that it has little cause to
advocate, or that its success is of little moment
just the contrary. The nature and very mag
nitude of the temperance reformation is such
that little paper is better fitted TO promote its
be enough to make this very plain. They are
these:
Ittakes but little money to buy it.
1t takes but little time to read it.
II takes but little room to keep ii.
1t takes but little money to buy it. Some per-
sons have SO large necessary expenses to meet
that they must practice strict economy. They
are compelled to give SO many parties, to at
tend SO many balls, to go so often to the thea
tire, and to provide for SO many other pressing
engagements, that regard to economy will
not allow them to indulge in the luxury OF a
newspaper. Were it in their power, they
would gladly encourage the temperance cause,
and pauonize its paper. Alta penny day,
some Of these may be accommodated.
There are also persons whose means are
small. The young man commencing business,
the, poor man with large family, the half
paid female, who plies her weary needle by
early morn and cande-Gght, the errand boy
toiling for the support Of his feeble sisters and
aged mother, the foolish man who wasted his
substance in riotous living, and is seeking
again the paths of wisdom-niany of these love
the temperance cause, and would cheerfully
spare meal to enjoy day by day SO rich a
treat as to receive at their doors little mes
senger 10 tell them about the beautiful things
Of temperance. tits well, then, that tempe
rance paper be small. S.
II takes but little time to read ii. The Foun-
tain is thrown into our dwellings, our stores,
and our workshops. We run it'over before
going to work in the morning, or in leisure
moment during the day. Ii there is'any thing
good in it, il is the sooner got at if not, less
time is los, in looking for it. And il is not well
to lose much time in looking for that which,
even after diligent search, may not be found
at all. A wise editor viii gather into little
sheet more good matter than a foolish editor
will put in large one. Though the Foun-
tain, then, be little paper yet if the editor be
wise, it will be all the better for being little.
IL takes but little room to keep ii. If the
Fountain prove to be really good, there will
be some who will wish to keep it. If be
stored with rich materials, some will love, in
leisure hour, TO recur to its pages for amuse-
meat and information. A large paper is SO
bulky that few will be troubled with keeping,
and 90 unwieidy, that though kept, fewer still
will use IT,. Let the Fountain, then, remain
little paper, and like little pet, it will have
the better chance of being fondled.
But the mere fact of the Fountain being lit
lie i, Of itself, no recommendation. Ifit re-
ssmtles the diamond in size, ii must also in
value Ill -.-----.----~.-- ~ 'ta
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
WALKERS SMUT MACHINE.

HNHE patent right Of this Machine for Virginia
s IL FOR SALE good bargain. For cheap
ness, durability, good work, and ease of running,
this machine is of the very best kind. There are
over eighty-one in use in Lancaster county, Penn
sylvania. 1t is first rate to clean out garlick Ad-
dress line to L. s., at the Fountain Office.
march 7-tf a
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art of Hocus Pocus.
NNHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign, and Orna-
n mental Painter Old Chairs repanted, and
Furniture vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution Of work at all times, on the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 18th street, between
G and III streets. march I2-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
TwENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
SATURDAY, March Ia, 1916.

(Senate not in session, being engaged with
the purifcation committee in the case of the
Daily Times.)
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

MOUNT SINAI TEMPLE OF Honor, No. IL,
of tile State of Pennsylvania, was organized
on Thursday, March l2.-Spirit Of the Times.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
WILLIAM p. SHEDD

old Centre Market, opposite j. Walkers.
HEEPS constantly for sale all kinds of fresh
n meats meat well dressed, and at moderate
prices. march Il-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
CRIMINAL COURT.

TAs jury in the case Of the United States e'
Mira. Cross, indicted for attempting to poison
the family Of Mr.. Ricketts,, by administering
arsenic, after being out ten hours, returned
sealed verdict Of acquittal. .,,4 s.
Julian May, indicted for sending challenge
and fighting duel, which resulted in the death
Of Joeeph Cochran, was acquitted on both in
dictmsnn. r. J. Brent and Walter Jones for
defendant; and Mr. RadcIiff for prosecution.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

MOUNT ARAFAT, No. l3, TEMPLE OF HON.
OR, was duly Instituted last evening, 18th inst.
Spirit Of The Times.
What are the Sons of Washington doing?
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
RICHARD yANSANT,

Merchant Tailor and Gentlcmeas furnishing store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and 18th
Streets and adjoining Fuller's Hotel.
march l2-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

The Philadelphia Ledger says Mustaches
are pretty generally considered the badge Of
rascality.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

ID EMOVAL.- .--BENJAMIN HOMANS, Auc-
IL tioneer and Commission Merchant, has re-
moved to the Store for several years and until re-
Gently occupied by Messrs. r. w. Dyer & Co., be-
tween 10th and lh streets, fronting Pennsylvania
avenue. march 6-lm
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
SPRING STYLE HAT.

T..
nEn HAVE THIS DAY, Saturday, 7th.
of March,) introduced the New York
AN0ls> Spring Style Hats which for elegance,
shape, texture, finish and price, cannot
fail to give satisfaction. Those wanting a good,
fashionable, or plain hat at very low price, will
please give call at my hat and cap store on 7th
street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank, doors
above Louisiana Avenue.
JOHN MAQUIRE.
march 6-f
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

FRAUD AND SUIoipE.-The Comptroller, of
New York, has made report in compliance
with an order OF the Legislature, of the abuses
OF the management Of the canals of that State.
The report exhibits astounding frauds, perpe-
trated by Sandford A. Cooper, the Agent, and
Reynolds, his clerk. False returns Of disburse-
ments, &c., backed by the grossest perjury,
feeced the Empire State OF thousands. Rey-
nolds, in the horrors of guilty conscience,
has destroyed himself
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

ECONOMY In STEAM FUEL.--A late foreign
paper states that French engineer, named
for simple means Of diminishing the fuel ne
eessary for producing steam. He introduces
fish oil into the boiler, with only small por-
ton of water. When the oil is at boiling heat
the water precipitates itself into the interior,
and steam is generated as fast as is desired,
without the oil being decomposed. The saving
in fuel is said to beJorty or fifty per cent.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

THE PITTsBURG TRIPARTILE BRIDGE.-The
subject at present attracting most attention in
the iron city, is the proposition 10 connect that
city with both sides Of the Ohio river, by means
of one magnificent wire suspension bridge.
The plat Of ground on which the city is built
is triangular. The confluence of the two ri
vers at the "Pont" forms the Ohio. Two
wide streets border on each river, and also
meet at the "Point." From these the bridge
starts, and in two spans, one of 300 and the
other 600 feet, extends down the Ohio 900 fl.
Here, on bar which exists, pier is to be built,
from which the bridge diverges-one stem
reaching across the Monongahela side, in one
splendid span of750 feet in length, and 80 feet
above low water mark; the other across to the
Allegheny side, in two spans Of 600 and 800
feet each in length, and IS above low water
mark. Wole length $3.50 feet, in five spans of
500 feet each, on an average. The engineer
is Mr.. John A. Roebling, who has sketched
the plan.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16

R-A VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR
@!:.l& SALE.-I will sell my property on
A IlI& Royal street, including my Dwell
GssGsR LING AND TAVERN, at public
Auction, on the FIRST Day of May neat, unless
sooner disposed of at private SALE This property is
too well known to require particular description.
An opportunity is thus offered to certain gentlemen
who are fond Of cutting cheap flourish in the way
of temperance to show their sincerity, as am ready
to sell them the establishment at private sale before
the first OF May next, on the most reasonable terms
Those who circulated and signed certain petition
against me to the Court, respecting my business,
are especially invited to trade.
march Cts JAMES ENGLISH.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-16
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH l6, 1876.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

Timothy Division No. I, meets on Wednesday
night at the Hall Of Sons Of Temperance on G,
between A. and 6 sis. a4lsal ii- 81 81
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-03-05
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the under
IN signed will on the 9th day of March next
expose to sale to the highest bidder at the resi-
dence Of the late William C. Morgan, all the
personal property Of said deceased. Consisting
in part Of horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, farming
utensils, &c, &c.
TERMS OF SALE: On all sums of five dollars
and over credit Of nine months will be given
by the purchaser giving bond and approved sc
curty. All sums under five dollars, cash in
hand ISAAC CANTERBURY,
Burlington, Admir- Of estate OF
Feb ~, '46-4t WIN. 9. Morgan, dec d