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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08
A VOLUNTEER BRIGADIER GENER AT

n NOLO y BIib BNlGADlER GENERAL
The Jackson (MssissippD Southron takes off one
Of Mr.. Folks new Bdga licrs, from Tennessee in
the following humorous articles
BRGADIER PILLow.-We understand that tbls
distinguished military leader passed through New
Orleans, with full suit of reginentals" with tine
brass buttons and gilt lace pertaining to a " full
Brgadler," and wore his three cornered cooked hat
after the most approved style of militia musters-
He was accompanied by his aid two servants. and
had along the requisite number of fine prancing
coursers, either for charge or retreat The Gen.
eral gratfed the citizens of New Orleans with his
horsemanshiP, frequently, during his stay. Every
morning, his servants led out two of his cbarpers
elegantly comparsoned, and walked them up and
down the street, in front of the ST. Charles and
upon inquiry to whose horses they were. always
condescended to answer, "They are Brigadier Cen
eral Plllows's, sir" The morning after his arri-
val the Brigadier, accompanied by his aid mount
ed his horse, 1t is said, without his spurs and rnl-
lantly trotted up st. Charles around into Magazine
street, where he halted before the Picavune Office
The publisher, in hot haste, rushed to the door,
where, after receiving military salute from the
Brigadcr the following racy and unique dialogue
took place.
"What is the price," says the Bngadier, of
twelve Numbers of the Pcayune, per annum 2"
Twenty dollars" said the publisher
That is pretty tall however send six numbers
to Mrs. Brigadier General Pillow, at Columbia.
Tennessee; and six to Brgadler General Pillow,
wherever he may be on service, as he expects 10 be
on active duty soon. And by the way, YOU can
announce, in your paper Tomorrow, that Brigadier
General Pillew has arrived in the city, In good
heath and is, at present, staying at the st.
Charles"
Overcome with the announcement, the publisher
retreated rapidly to his room. The Brigader and
his aid travelled off in fine style and, as they turn
ed the corner of Magazine street. met brother
soldier belonging to the 5lst regiment of ragged
volunteers, singing the new popular military ballad
Of
"Tho volunteers to the has gone,
In the ranks of death you II find em
With their little caps their heads upon
And n tails behind 'em."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08
POETRY.
LABoR's THANKSGIVING HYMN.

ny MARY HowITT,
That must work thank thee, God
| know that hardship, toll and pain,
Like rigorous winter In the sod
Which doth mature the hardy grain,
Call forth in Man his noblest powers =
Therefore, hold my head erect,
And, amid lfe's severost hours,
Stand steadiast in my sell-rospoct.
thank thee, God, that must toll
Yon ormined slave Of Lineage high,
The game. law lord who owns the soil,
Il not so free man MS /
He wears the letters of his clan;
Wealth, birth, and rank have hedged him in
heed but this, that am Man,
And to tire great in mind akin!
Thank God, that like the mountain oak
My lot is with the storms of life
Strength grows from out the tempesps shock;
Aud patience in the daily strife.
The horny hand, the furrowcd brow,
Degrade not, hOwe'or sloth may deomj
IT'S this degrades-to cringc and bow,
And ape the vice disestoch.
Thank God for toll for hardship, whence
Come couragcj patience, hardhUod,
And for that sad experience
Which leaves our bosoms le sh and blood
Which leavoa US tears Tor othor's woe
Brother in toll respect thyself;
And let thy steadiast virtue show
That man Is nobler far than pelf!
Thank God for toll nor fear tho face
Of wealth nor rank fear only sin,
That blight which mars all outward grace,
And dims the light of peace within
Give me thy hand, my brother, give
Thy hard and tol-straned hand TO me
We are not dreamers, we shall live
brighter, better day TO see.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

OF7 The Kennebec Journal seems to have con-
densed the argument, pro and con- on the alledged
tendency of Protection to enrich particular classes,
into very small compass in the following para
graph:
Winch IS BEST ?-The most common and most
popular argument against the Tariff of 1912 is that
it enables the manufacturing capitalists" to make
large profits Very well: if It be desirable to re-
Guce thescTrofls, there were two ways of doing
it, and the Polk party have taken the worst way
The better way was to let the law remain, and UNI
der it free competition would have rapidly multi
Piled new works in all branches of mechanical and
manufacturing business, making great demand for
labor This competition would have equazed
profits in business generally. The other way was
adopted of reducing duties and inviting importa-
tons This not only stops all progress all increase
in domestic manufactures, but stops the works al
together in many places, and reduces wages every
where.
Which is the best policy for the laboring man?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

KEEPING PUMPKINS. Pumpkins for stock are
best kept in dry loft with the flooring quite open
so as to allow air to circulate freely as possible
between them. Were it not that they take so much
room, we shonld prefer storing them in single
tler but usually, for want OF this, when large
crop is TO be secured, they must be piled upon each
other In this case, we would recommend their
not being placed more than three or four deep. If
piled togethe; in TOO large heaps they gather mois-
ture and rot rapidly. When frozen they may be
preserved long time; but they should be cooked
before giving them to the stock, otherwise they
may do them great injury. On the whole we pre-
ter feeding our pumpkins as fast possible after
ripening, and before the cold weather sets In
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

TRUE AFFECTION. A gentleman of Marseilles,
named Remonsat, shortly before his DEATH desired
that his numerous family might be assembled round
his bed He acknowledged the delight which his
children had afforded him by their affection and at
tachment and especially by the tender love which
they bore to one another. " But" continued he,
81 have a secret to disclose, which will remove
one of you from this circle. So long as | had any
hopes of living, kept it from you but dare not
violate your rights in the division of property which
leave you. One of you is Only an adopted child
the child Of the nurse at whose breast my own
child died. Shall name that child ?" "No, no, y
said they, with one accord, let us all continue to
be brothers and sisters"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

PERSONS APPARENTLY DRowNED.-As every
body should be acquainted with the treatment of
such cases, which do not admit of the delay for
medical attendant, we publish the following:
When person has remained more than twenty
minutes under water, the prospect of his recovery
is small; yet we should not too soon resign the I'M
happy object TO his fate, but try every method for
his relief, as there are many well attesed instances
Of the recovery of persons to life and health, who
had been taken out of the water dead, and remain?
ed so considerable time without showing any
signs of life. In attempting to recover persons APP
parenty drowned, the principal intention to be pur
sued is, to restore natural warmth, upon which all
the vital functions depend, and to excite these
functions by the applications of stimuants. First
strip him Of his wet clothes, and dry him well !;
when he is dried lay him between two hot blankets,
and renew them as they grow cold. Rub him con-
stantly with salt, warm ashes or coarse dry cloths,
and rub on his wrists and ANGLES spirits of harts-
horn, and frequently apply the same to his nose
You may likewise apply bottles or bladders, filled
with hot WATER to his feet and armpits. While
these external means of restoring heat to the body
are going on, you must initiate the lungs as
possible with pair of bellows, by inserting the
pipe into one nostr while the other nostr and
mouth are kept closed, and blowing forcibly; or for
want of bellows, you may common glystcr-
pipe, or in case of necessity, use common tobac-
co pipe or quill Some person should blow through
the pipe into one nostri, while the other and mouth
are closed as before. When the lungs are full,
press upon the breast and force the air out again,
and then blow as before. Repeat this process for
half an hour or more. In addition to this method,
you may dip blanket into boiling water, wiring it
as dry as possible, and wrap the person in it. Re-
peat this every fifteen or twenty minutes for two
hours or more These means ought to be contin-
ued for two or three hours at least if no signs
OF life appear When signs of returning life are
apparent, the frctons must be continued, but more
gently; when the patient can swallow, he mus
take some warm spirits; when he is pretty wei
recovered, put him into bed in blankets and give
him some warm spirits if his feet should be cold
wrap them up in warm tlannes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

KEEPING PoTAToEs SoUND.-We have had
occasion to commend the practice of keeping po-
tatoes through the winter in heaps, out of doors
by using abundance of straw, and but moderate
quantity of earth as a covering. We have repeat
eddy known heaps of 20 bushels, covered with a
compact layer of straw one foot thick, and only a
few inches Of earth outside, to endure winter and
early spring ,cithom The loss Of a peek. In a late
experiment Of last. winter, a heap thus covered
wintered through with the loss of not half peck,
although large portion Of the same crop, which
was removed to the cellar, was lost by the rot
and at the same time, many neghbors lost three
quarters Of their potatoes buried in the usual way,
that is with only few inches Of straw under foot
OF EARTH 1t will be perceived at glance, that
the mode here proposed secures in an emnnnt de-
gree, sufficient protection from FROST as well as dry
ness and Ventilation. All potatoes in heaps, bu-
rled early in Autumn, should be kept constantly
well ventilated by hole and wisp of straw at
the top. The mass of rotten potatoes so usually
found at the apex of the heap, and usually attrbu
ted to freezing, is more frequently the result of
foul confined air, rising to the top.-.4lbdny Guilt
rdtOr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

CoNuNDRuM-Why is pig on spit like a
missionary?
Because it goes round doing good.-.N y MIR
ror.
We will give another Philadelphia Spirit OF
The Times.
Why is that same pig like the Missionary in
New Zealand?
Because, when done good, he is destined to be
eaten.
We give another Why is "that ar" pig when
eaten like the foreign correspondence of the Phil
adelphia spirit Of the Times?
Because there is no more Of it.-Delta.
And we another. Why is this same pig when
placed on the table, like this conundrum?
Because its s0atO,red as though twas good
WindSor Journal.
And when the Journal man has eaten the pig,
why is he like pigs IN clover?
Because he is in a Mery,feld
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

per; for it is no, the like of us that can have news
papers and bread too, in our houses at the same
time. But now and then be begs an old one, part
ly torn, at the bakers, and reads 1t to us on Sun
day night So once in two or three weeks we hear
something of what is going on in the world-some-
thing about corn-laws and the Duke of yelling
ton, and Oregon, India, Ireland, and other places
In England.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

C. Archimedes, the Greek Philosopher, had
daughter addressed by two sutors, one of whom, a
man of intelligence, poor, while the other, al
though rich, was but fool Being asked to which
the preference should be given, Archimedes repli
ed, that man without money was better than mon
ey without man. How many in these degener-
ate days would have given a similar answer to that
OF this sage of Antiquity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

Iron SmNoLEs.-Wm. Beach, of Troy, N. Y,
has invented and patented mode of using cast
ron mates for covering roofs. They are about one
foot square, and made to fit one INTO another,
so as to render the roof water tight by applying
white lead to the joints. 1t can be afforded at l6
cents the square foot, and comes at about half the
cost of copper They weigh three and half
pounds the square foot, Slate costs eight cents
Der square foot.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

A JOKE. well-known physician, in certain
town is very much annoyed by an old lady who is
always to accost him in the street, for the pur
pose of telling over her ament. Once she met
him in Broadway, and he was in very great hur-
ry. "Ah | see you quite feeble" said the
doctor, "shut your eyes, and show me your
tongue" She obeyed, and the doctor quietly NOV
ing off, left her standing there for time in this
ridiculous position TO the infinite amusement of all
who Witnessed the funny scene.-N y. Eagle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08
WATCHMAN e. JOURNAL.

TERMss1 60 cash advance 50 90 payment Is made
in advances always charged from the end of the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08
NYALpn1r. Sent. o1 1slG

WALPoLE, Sept 81, 1916
Mn. CooKE:I send you a specimen Of my corn
of which raised this year 50 bushels to the acre.
shelled one bushel basket of ears which yielded
half bushel and two quarts.
The land in 1912 yielded so bushels Corn.
" 1913 81 l-2 " Wheat.
" 1914 2 tons clover Hay.
" 1915 g 25 bushels Wheat.
4" 1876 "99 Corn.
In ls42 turned in 16 loads of manure.
1914 the second crop OF clover.
1916 the wheat stubble and twen-
ty loads manure.
also spread on each wheat crop Is bushels of
plaster and thirty of ashes.
The corn was planted three feet apart one way,
and Is inches the other, from = to stalks in hill
The seed corn was obtained three years ago
from Mr.. Moses Adams, of Dublin very small
stalks, aud ears out low, Of course can be planted
much thicker than usual. | think had twenty
bushels more corn than if planted with common nv
or corn. No pig corn, and most of 1t fit for seed.
Yours, &c. EBEN. MORSE.
George w. Burt, Cutivator.
Kesne PhilaniluopiSl.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

THE FALL ETEcTloNs. The coming Fall E.
lections for Congressional and State Officers, are
to take place in the following order OF time:
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
Ebry Goods. Dry Goods

VESHE subscriber has just returned from the
N North with a well-assorted stock of Spring
and Summer Goods, among which may be found
Rich French Lawns and BalzarEes
Graduated Lawns and Ginghams
Mourning Lawns and Ginghams
French, English, and American Prints
Black and Blue-back Silks
Swiss, Null, Book and Plaid Muslins
Black and BIue-black Alpacas Black Grape
Shawls and Scarfs, rich Berege Silk
Worsted 81 Embroidered Canton Grape Shawls
Rich Berege and Silk Scarfs
White, black, and lead colored Moreen for skirts
Grass and Muslin Skirts
Irish Linen, Table Diaper and MarseilIes To-
let Covers
Plain and Hemstitched Lnen-cambric Hand
kerchiefs
Parasols and Parasolets
MarseiIles and Satin Vestings
Fancy Cassmeres, Summer Cloths, &C.
Boys wear of every kind and quality
Hosiery and Gloves of every description and
prize
Bonnets, Paris Lace, English Lace, Lace Nea-
politan
English Straw, Rutland Braid and Florence
Braid.
In fact, have full assortment of all kinds of
seasonabe goods, and will sell at small advance
for cash or to punctual customers ..
WILLIAM Il. RILEY,
Corner 9Th street. and opposite Centre Market.
april 2-f
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HOver's Adamantine Cement,

For Mending Broken China, Glass; Earthen-
scare, Metals, Wood Cabinet Work, and
Fancy articles Of Euery Description.
HNHE manufacturer, in consideration of the de-
Il mand for an article of the kind now present.
ed, has been induced to turn his attention to the
preparation of Cement which shall possess the
advantage of being uniform in character, as well as
simple in its application, and not be liable to the
objections urged against the numerous articles sold
under the name of Cement" The advantages of
such an article as is presented will strike at once
the mind OF every housekeeper, as being great dis
lderatum IN Domestic Economy, saving a family
many dollar in the course of a year with the tri-
fling cost of single bottle of the Cemeut.
The adhesive property which it contains is SO ex-
traordnary, that the probability is that articles mend
ed with 1t will be more likely to break in fresh
place than where it has been previously mended.
AS no ordinary heat will affect it, and at the same
time the joints SO mended being scarcely percep-
hbe, the advantages will be at once appreciated bv
all who shall give it trial.
For sale by WIN. o. FORCE
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 10th street
march 30-3t
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 2, 1886

95- We have been informed that report is
in circulation, which has gained some Gre
dence, that this paper is about winding up.
This is all mistake. The Fountain will live
and flourish long after the individual who orig
mated this report is dead and forgotten. We
have no doubt that there are some who wish
us extinct and, judging from the course pur-
sued by the two leading political journals Of
this city, (they having refused to exchange
with us,) they are among the number. This
needs no comment
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
M. GOODMAN, G. A. M. d.,

Manufacturer and hserter of artificial. Teeth,
TAS opened an office on Pennsylvania avenue.
LII near the Treasury building M. G., in de-
voting his attention exclusively to this important
department of the Dental Profession, and his great
experience gives him advantages over MANY who
profess to insert artificial teeth in this country. Per-
sons requiring Artificial Teeth and those of moderate
means will find his charges moderate.
Irregularities of Children's Teeth corrected and
prevented Teeth extracted.
mar 23-3tawl lmx
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
HANDSOME FURNITURE.

ENHE attention of purchasers is respectfully in-
i vited to lot of new and very handsome Ma
hogany Furniture, made in Baltimore and Phiade-
pha, which is offered for sale at less than manufac
turers prices There are Sofas, Wardrobes Bureaus,
Rocking, Paror and Office Chairs, Pillar and Claw
Dining Tables, Large Extension Dining Table, with
hve leaves, Secretary and Book Case, Single and
Double French Bedsteads, Office Writing Desks.
b. HOMANS,
march lS-eo6t Between 10th and lth sts.
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VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.

n WILL SELL, ON reasonable terms, all, or part
Il of lots and s, in square 247, fronting 100
feet on 18th street west, and go feet on street
north, (the burnt cottage) containing about 1900
square feet of ground: the title indisputabe, and
unencumbered. REBECCA X. BILLING,
march 2S-tf G street, between 9th and ] 9th.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
AGENCY FOR SEARS, ILLUS
TBATED WORKS.

yVTILLIAM w. STEWART, Agent for Sears
w Pictorial Family Magazine. Also, to sell
the bound volumes af Sears Pictorial Publications,
have on hand beautiful assortment, bound in gilt,
pictorial Muslin, Of
Sears Complete History of the Bible.
Do Bible Biography.
Do Wonders of the World
Do An.erican Revolution.
Do Pictorial Library.
Each illustrated with several hundred engravings.
For sale low at the Agency No. A, the capitol,
Pennsylvania avenue.
Subscriptions received for the Family Magazine
$500 per annum, in advance. march 25-3t
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
POLKA COMBS! POLKA CoMBsI


JUST received large variety of Tortoise Shell
y and Buffalo, new style, Polka Tuck Combs, from
twenty-five cents to two dollars
100 dozen tortoise shell Side and Tuck Combs
100 do Dressing Combs, Tooth & Hair Brushes
100 do silk, Kid, Cashmere and Cotton Gloves.
100 do White, Black, Slate and Mixed Hose
so do Silk and Linencambric Handkfs.
Extra fine Figured, Plaid, and Plain Swiss Muslins.
Sunshades Lace Wells, and Velvet Ribbauds.
French Flowers, Bonnet Ribbands and Trinm;nos
Ladies' Dress Caps Mt rs cents.
Childrcn's Worked Caps, at 37A cents.
Fine Green Bercgc, at so cents.
Grass Cloth at 25 cents.
n fampy Longcloth Shirf'ng fine, at l25 cts.
peu''cks, RAIDS Checks, Dowias, aud Burlaps.
Large size Silk and Gingham Umbrellas.
Aso' large variety of articles for sale at moder-
ate prices, by
JOHN ALLEN,
Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street.
mar 24-3t
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HOUSE AND GARDEN FOR RENT

TNHE House on | street, between Fifth and Sixth
i Streets is for rent, with the large Garden and
rn attached. The house is very conveniently ar
ranged, and has Dairy and Pump Of excellent
water connected with it. The garden comprises
about two-thirds Of the entire square, (4s5,) has
been under cultivation for several years past and
contains very valuable asparagus beds-the whole
well fenced and in good order.
The House and Garden will be rented together.
and afford, to practical gardener, rare opportunity
for carrying on his business. Possession given inn
medately Application may be made to
SAMUEL WROE,
Corner of HI and Fifth streets.
Washington mar 23-eod*
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WASHINGTON AGENCY

Htna Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Connecticut.
APPLICATION for insurance, or the renewal
IN of policies, and all business connected with
the office, may be made to the subscriber, agent OF
the Company for the District of Columbia, and Vi
clnity, with full power to receive and issue policies
on terms as favorable as any other office.
ID. A. HALL, Agent.
Washington, lSt ApriI 1916.
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FOR NORFOLK.

G ssssr The Steamer ocEoLA having un.
her trips to the above place Friday, the Sd Of
April, leaving Washington every FRIDAY, at nine
o'clock A. NJ, and Alexandria at hafpast o'clock.
Returning, she will leave Norfolk every MONDAY,
at o'clock L. M. Passage and Fare Sc.
The ocEoLA will stop at her usual Landings on
the Potomac, to take off and land passengers, and
touch at Cone River going and returning.
Passage and Fare through to Richmond by the
James River Boats, Sc.
JAMES MITCHELL, Captain.
0J After the LIST of May the Oceola will make
two trips week.
april 2-tf.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02

MURDER AND ATTEMpTTD SUIciDE.-The
New Orleans Picayune learns by gentleman
recently from the Parish of Point Coupee, that
young man named Freemen shot quartz
room girl in that parish on the 18th inst, from
the effects Of which she died; and afterwards
attempted to commit suicide by shooting him
self. His wound is considered very danger
Gus. Jealousy the cause
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02
PAPER-HANGING
And UphOlstering Store, on Pennsylvania

1Ahu cPhoASSShAhS StOLCe vi
Avenue, bet,oeen 9M and 10th streets.
n MOORE has just received an elegant assort-
IL, ment of Paper. Hangings, suitable for halls,
parlors chambers, drawing and dnng-rooms.
Also, large collection of Firescreens, and fine
Velvet and plain Borders to match
ID. Moore has made arrangements at some of the
best factories in this country to be constantly get
ting in store the latest styles of Paper-hangings,
which will be sold at very small profits for cash, at
the old stand of Muller IL Moore.
march 2S-tf.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02

/. .PrcK-pocKETs. "A letter from Philadelphia
says: philadelphia nowswarms with pick
pockets, many Of whom daily prowl about our
most public places. Two gentlemen on Thurs
day had their pockets picked by these gentry
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-02

NJ ATIONAL FAIR OF AMERICAN MAN
1S UFACTURES.-Propos will be received
for the erection of suitable building for the e1hib
ton until 10 A. M. on Monday next. The plan
and specifications can be seen on THIS DAY, at
p NJ, and on Friday and Saturday, at
april 2-3t. ID. A. HALLS.