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conduS halt mile IN length, railroads, hop
peIs, steam engines, sc. enough TO confuse
one. One hundred and eighty,seye horses,
ZACH worth three hundred dollars, are constant
ly employed. One copper boiler will contain
i,2OO barrels of beer. Thirty tons Of coal are
consumed daily. The malt bins will contain
900, 900 bushels, worth S2,50O,O00. Fltteen,
hundred barrels Of ale made every day, and
sixty cats are kept TO destroy mice.--ThlS es-
Enlistment does vastly more 10 deprive the IN,
habitants Of Great Britain and Ireland Of food
than short crops yet we heas saucA lesS
complaint about it,"
c,- Those who have for years, been offend
ing against pubic morals, against heaven
against Impoverished families, and against
mothers and children's tears, selling their
deadly poison to the corruption of the ccrnmu-
nifty, are very sensitve-A-they say we tread up
on their business. Rather their unholy traffic!
We make no war against them personally, but
their pursuit, their calling; and while we be-
eve ourselves justified by good conscience,
we will Dare to do righy aud leave the rest
to God"
For The Columbian Fountain
"When wac scosfer at Temperance Societies, /"
said friend Of mine, who has been for many years
an able advocate and ptactiser Of total abstinence,
II thought had discovered knock down. argu.
ment against them in verse fiom scripture, which
often quoted with great gee-in my cups It was
this
It il not for Princes 10 a,nA wine, nor rulers strong
drink,
Lest they drink thereof and forget the law,
But give wine unto him that is poor and needy and
lowly Of spirit,
That lie may drink .harssGof and forget his sorrow
~ used to argue, " said he, athat this was d.
vine sanction of the principle and practice Of drink
ing to drown troubles and sriefs. But without re-
aecting that in early times the wins was drank
whan just expressed from, the grape and before fer
nentation Is proved BY ancient pictures--s
turai and mythological--as well az by the words Of
the Bible in relation to new wine when became
Teetotaer, fperceiesa that in this country, where
the peorN themselves are their own princes, rulers,
sovereigas, law makers, and law gvers the first part
Of the divine injunction applies to every citizen from
Maine to Mstal4cras, and from Cape Cod to Van
coussrs Island and that if our legislative, admins
trative. and executive agents. who receive their agen
ces to rule and govern, only because it is inconve-
nient for the multitude in their individual capacities
to assemble and act together--if those in Office
would strictly obey the first part Of tho injunction,
and the people bear in mind that they themselves
are tho actual bona de rulers, and, consequently,
refrain from drinking lest they forget the law,
there would be none among them poor or needy or
lowly OF spirit. There would be little poverty ne
cessity, lowness of spirit and few sorrows to for
get. "Believe me, said my friend, g when the
liquor is entirely out Of the system, we view things
in different light altogether" Il.
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The COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
CUR POSITION.

SATURDAY 2IoRNrsTG, JAN 81, i3l6 /,
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PLEDGE OF THE UNITED BROTHERS OF
TEMPERANCE.
No brother shall make, buy SELL or use as beverage
any Spirituops or Malt Liquors. Wine or Cider
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Reported for the Columbian Fountain
TW enty- ninth C0ngtesss
FIRST SESSION.
~->~~~~
IN SENATE,
RnrDAy, January 80, ie4e.
The Senate did not sit to-day.
Ta1p4r, January 80. 1876.

FRIDAY, January 30, SAG. ftt4
Petitions and resolutions were presented and re-
ferred, and reports OF committees made, amongst
which there Of general import, nearly all
being private bills for relief local subjects
ating td lands, roads, sc. n.thc westcrA States
After these were referred erherwise disposed of,
the House went into ComfniMee OF the Whole on the
state Of the Union--Nr. Tibbaas in the chair-and
the treadbafe subject Of the Oregon notice receiv-
ed additional wear and tear from Mr.. Hoge OF Illi-
nols, IN favor of giving the notice, and from Mr.,
WICK OF Indiana on the same side When he con-
Guided dispute arose for the succession, and in
consequence the committee took up the bill to esah
llsh post offices and post routes in Texas which Mr.
Culver Of New York moved to re. e.commit, on the
ground that money ought not to be taken from the
treasury to be expended in Texas us that State had
deceived the Union by establishing slavery through
out her extent, when the understanding had been
that that part north Of 36 degrees N latitude should
be free. He was called to order and interrupted
several times by Gen. Mcconnell, who, when he
closed, attacked him and his speech in terms of the
most excited vituperation a great portion Of the
House was convuIsed with laughter during Gen
McConnels speech, so much that the reporter
could only guess at its tenor. The committee rose
and the bill was passed.
Notwithstanding that the Oregon SUBJECT is ex-
hausted many members are yet anxious 10 speak orr
it. They have gained much information and CLEAN
ed many bright ideas from their predecessors in
debate which they wish to reterate and have print
ed in speech Of their own, to send to their dis
trcts aud asonish their constituents with their pro-
found research and sublmated patriotism. Persons
can afford 70 be beicose and patriotic at eight dol
lars day, and audiences easily and more hear
ly amused when listening and sitting at that rate,
than if they had to pay for admission. Public lee
fprrc
flowing aud enraptured houses continually, if their
hearers were paid TO attend. Whole sentences,
from the speeches of the earlier disputants, and
from newspaper articles, begin to catch the car,
like familiar voices in tempest. They will be as
good as new, however, for Bunkum.
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OF our weekly to individuals residing in diff
fsrent places in Maryland and Virginia Ii
Is our wish to have the paper extensively
circulated. It will contain much interest
ing and instructive matter, particularly in
reference to the great cause Of Temperance,
in which SO many of our valuable citizens
are most actively engaged in all the States
ir the Union.
We most respectfully solicit all the per-
sons to whom we have sent the irst num-
Der to exert themselves in furthering the in
terssts Of the Temperance cause, by secur-
ing = many subscribers for this paper as
they can in their different neighborhoods.
We will suggest to such the propriety OF
presenting the paper to the different Tenn
perancc Societies, and asking their aid, as
also using their influence with individuals
70 enlarge the subscription list. II will be,
most certainly, a very cheap paper, only one
dollar per year. And, then, let it be remem-
bered, too, that for every two dollars, cash,
sent, three papers will come in return, SO
that three ladies or gentlemen may unite,
and for the small sum of sixty-six and two
third cents, each one may have pleasant
and useful weekly visiter for one whole
year. M
Do not put this paper away and forget
all that we write, but spring to the good
work, and you will do much-Ayou can if
you will--will, then, and the work is more
than half done. Let us hear from you soon,
very soon,
MAR, ~. STARvAnor.--Th Corn law sub
ject, in England, shakes the crown on which
queen sits; and conflicts going on between
parties, as to whether the restrictions on corn,
of breadstufs. shall continue; notwithstanding
millions are in starving condition. Only
see. what one brewery does thereit is inf.
nitsly worse than Deacon Giles's:
Barclays celebrated brewery in London,
covers % sres VI fifteen acres. II contains
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The Fountain is being circulated among
SO many OF tie free citizens of this happy
country that il becomes necessary FOR US
clearly to define our position, especially SO
az we have now made arrangements by
which It vii. have muca more extensive
circulation, inasyrrch as we now issCe 2
daily and weekly.
Well, then, we arc tbs Incorporating
advocates Of Temperance on the plan Of
Total Abstinence from intoxicating liquor
as q beverage. We expect to urge this prin-
ciple upon the attention Of the whole com
,nnnity. We shall urge the propriety of the
abolition OF all license for the sale, as be-
yerage, nf intoxrating drinks; but in this
we wish to submit the matter to the screr-
~igh people. Thus, we feel it CIR duty to
state Our glanl object We be eve, u Its
accomplishment, IL will carry n@uy other
very important matters, OF interest to the
welfare Of every class Of our country, and
perpetuate our free Institutions.
But It may be important for Ms To state
what we will not do. We will not inter
aAre with the religious or political opinions
Of any. We only wish to carry our prin-
ciples to them where they now are, to be G.
fit them in time. and thereby fit them better
to prepare for their hnal account
The WEEKLY FcUNIAtN,-- On Saturday
next we shall commence the publication of
sceeksy Temperance newspaper, under the
above head, containing all the reading mat
ter Of the daily, as far as its limits will al
low, and other articles adapted for circu-
lahon in the country. Price, one dos7ar
per year, Persons remittmg ise dollars, in
current money, postage paid, will receive
six copies. Payment always in advance.
a. Mr.. A. L. WEST is lleleby author
azed TO receive subscriptions for the Weekly
Fountain, published in the city ofWashing-
ION. All moueys received by him for the
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PLEDGE OF THE JUVENILE COLD WATER

PLEDGE OF THE JUVENILE COLD WATER
ARMY OF THE DISTRICT.
This youthful band Nor fiery Rum
Do with our hand, To turn our home
The pledge now sign Into He'll
10 drink no Wine, Where none could dwell
Nor Brandy red Whence peace would fly,
TO turn the head Where hope would die,
Nor Whiskey hot And love expire
That makes the sot Mid such fire; 4"
Sohere ,pe pledge unceasing hate,
To all that can ,ntoricdte.
PLEDGE OF THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
l. without reserve, solemnly pledge my honor as a
man, that will neither make, buy, SELL nor use as a
beverage, any Spinuous or Malt Liquors, Wine, or
Cider. f
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SAFETY-B BO ND s..
The pledge tee.total has its millions sav'd.'
@BM6R All PG lP[O@P

We promise to abstain from all intoxicating drinks
and TO discountenance the cause and practice Of
Intemperance.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
A "FEAST OF HONOR"

Capt. Fremont relates that when he was
at Fort Laramie, during his expedition to
the Rocky Mountains, he was often invi.
ted BY the Indians 10 ga feast OF honor, a
dog FEAST" He went TO one of them, the
women and children were sitting round the
lodge and the host and his guest took their
seats on buffalo robes. The dog was in a
large pot over the fire, in the middle of the
lodge; and Immediately on their arrival i,
was dished up in large wooden bowles, one
Of which was handed to each person. The
flesh appeared very glulenous, with some.
thing Of the flavor and appearance of NUT.
ton. "Feeling somthing move behind me,
(says Captain Fremon,.) ! looked round,
and found that had taken my seat among
a litter of fat young puppies. Had been
nice in such matters, the prejudices Of civil.
iza,ion might have interfered with my tran.
guilty; but, fortunately, am not Of delicate
nerves, and continued quietly to empty my
platter.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
Good, if stuck to.-A Washington CO

Good, if stuck to.-A Washington cor.
respondent of the Baltimore Sun, under
date of the Sd instant, gives the following
unpalatable information 10 the horde of
office.seekers who are besetting the Presi.
dent. If Mr.. Polk has come to this resou.
ton, we doubt his ability 10 stand TO it.
The President, on Wednesday last, made a
decision that will be highly approved by office
holders in this city, and will produce general
rebellion among Office, seekers. and xpectants.
In reply to the earnest and fervent demands ,ol
members OF Congress for the expulsion OF all the
Wings from office, and the removal OF all others
who did no service in the late conflict for the
Presidency, Mr.. Polk has finally given his posi-.
tive refusal to make any more removals on DO
litical grounds. or upon the rotation principle.
The demand for the removal of Major holland,
as Commissioner OF Public Buildings, was signed
by eighty four Democratic members, but still
Mr.. Polk had frmness enough to resist it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
GossIp.-The Philadelphia U. s. Gaz-

GossIP.-The Philadelphia U. s. Gaz-
cite says that gentleman of great worth
and extensive observation writes to q
friend in that city something as follows:
81 do not know what may be the results oil
such movement, whether peace or war, but
really believe that am we'll informed, when
tell you that Great Britain France, and another
European power, are planning to regulate mat
ters in Mexico, to erect that republic into con.
stltutlonal kingdom; and place upon its throne a
son OF Louis Philippe"
Now we do not know, says the Gazette,
whence the writer derived his information,
but his position is favorable TO the acquisi-
ton of facts connected with Mexico, and
the interests of that country.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
JOINT RESOLUTION,
For the Admission Of ths Stale Of TEXAS in.


TO the Union.
the Congress Of the United States,
by "joint resolutions" approved March
the fisrt, eighteen hundred and forty five,
did consent that the territory properly
included within, and r;ghtfuly belonging
to, the republic of Texas, might be erect
ed into new State, TO be called the
State of Texas, with republican form
Of government, to be adopted by the
people Of said republic, by deputies, in
convention assembled, with the consen,
oil the existing government, in order that
the same might be admitted as one oil
the States of the Union; which consent
Of Congress was given upon certain con.
ditons specified in the first and second
sections of said joint resolution: where.
as the people of the said republic of Tex.
as, by deputies in convention assembled,
with the consent OF the existing govern.
ment did adopt constitution and erect
a new State, with republican form Of
government, and, in the name of the peo-
pie Of Texas, and by their authority, did
ordan and declare that they assented to
and accepted the proposals, conditions,
and guarantees contained in said first
and second sections OF said resolutions:
and whereas the said constitution, with
the proper evidence of its adoption by
the people of the republic Of Texas, has
been transmitted to the President OF the
United States, and laid before Congress,
in conformity to The provisions of said
joint resolutions: Therefore
RESOLVED, &c. That the State of Texas
hall be one, and is hereby declared to be
me, of the United States Of America, and
admitted into the union on an equal footing
With the original states, in all respects
whatever.
SIC. 2. Resolved, &c. That until the rep
esentatives in Congress shall be appor,ion.
ID according TO an actual enumeration Of
he inhabitants Of the United States, the
tate of Texas shall be entitled to choose
wo representatives.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
ELIJAH WHITE.
Dec. Is, 1e45.
Correspondence of the Times.
GLASGOW, January 10th, ]

GLASGOW, January 10th, 1916.
MEssRs. Benson & GRrEN:-I have
thought, for some time. it might be inter.
esting to you to hear from our village, once
a week at least, and have concluded to
drop you short letter. l have nothing
very interesting to write this week, but
hope, as soon as navigation opens, will be
enabled to improve. However, we have
had one steam boat arrival. The steamer
Warsaw arrived here day or two ago,
and is now lying in port. Understand
she is offered for sale and there is some
probability of a company buying her,
but for what purpose, is not yet known;
they are trying to make great secret Of
it, but it has leaked out Il don,'t mean out
the boaD that she is TO be made portable
grocery. Some say she is 10 run up the
Charlton; others. that she is to run up
Grand River; to day il is understood she 10
TO be kept tied up at Glasgow, to accom-
modate those who feel like committing
suicide, and who would, but for some Of
their 6edJeHo,cs preventing. One, we I'M
derstand. tried il last night, and but for
the quantity of the critter he had in, mus,
have been lost forever; he, however, broke
through the ice, head foremost, when il
was inches thick, and but for the capston
and rope would have foated of; friend
succeeded in getting rope around him and
hauled him out. There are several others
who it is thought will make the attempt
soon, if not one Of the same old hands.
Hogwalow and Water Streets are be.
coming more noisy every day; indeed it
is not safe to tie a horse. below Hogwallow.
as they are apt to break their brides.
The auction sale here, on Friday, crea.
ted some new ideas in the speculative DOR.
ton Of the village; they think glass and
China ware will be very high in case Of
war Yours,
COLLINS.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
The Joint resolutions approving the new

The joint resolutions approving the new
constitution of Texas, and admitting her
into the Union, as well as the bill for ex.
tending the laws of the United States over
Texas, were this day signed by the Presi.
dent of the Senate, and the President of the
United States. They will be tranimitted
Immediately to Texas by the President,
through Capt. Todd of the late Texas Ma
Wy. now in this city. A bill passed both
Houses to-day, unanimously, to establish a
collection district in Texas, and for other
purposes, thus organizing revenue system
for Texas Union, Dec. 30.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

New MODE OF MAKING BurTER.--The
following is from the London correspon.
dence of the Baltimore Sun:
Another discovery has recently been made,
which | think it right to mention. as it may be
perhaps adopted in America with advantage. Ii
is rather curious idea, certainly, for bishop to
become patent butter maker, but so it is. The
right reverend father in God. the Lord Bishop in
Derry, has discovered that the old process oil
churning may be done away with. He sends a
stream Of atmospheric air through the cream. and
the oxygen Of the atmosphere thus coming in con.
tact with it, speedily converts it into butter, Of q
better quality and with less labor than by the old
process. Eleven gallons Of cream, on one occa.
sion. produced twenty.six pounds OF butter
This mode Of butter making is now becoming
general, and perhaps some Of our agricultural
readers may take the hint.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
SORE THROAT.

We have known several instances in
which this distressing complaint, even in
its worst stages, have been Immediately al.
levlaled and speedily cured by the follow
ing remedy: Mix penny-wor,h of poun.
ded camPhor with wine glass Of brandy,
pour small quantity on lump of sugar,
and allow it to dissolve in the mouth eve.
ry hour. The third and fourth generally
enables the patient to swallow with ease.--
Medical Journal.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

EXPULSION OF PREAcHER---Mesmer
ism and Seduction. New Orleans Pic.
ayune of the 2lst ult. says: The Methodist
Episcopal Conference, now in session in
this city, has expelled the Rev. H. II. Shrop.
shire, who last year travelled the St. Hele-
ma Circuit, from the Ministry. He was
charged with the fragrant offence of hav.
ing attempted the seduction of young la
dy upon whom he was practising some
Mesmeric experiments in July last. He
fully confessed his guilt, and did not at
tempt to justify his conduct. The venera.
BILE Bishop Soule, President of the Confer.
ence, strongly reprehended the practice of
Mesmerism, and admonished his hearers to
avoid it as one that was disgracefnl, degra-
ding, and ruinous TO those who meddled
with it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TATION.


The Lexington Telegraph Qoco) il
speaking Of the plan Of representation
adopted by the Convention, and the apollo
gy of members for that plan, says
Members OF the Convention tell US that this i.
the best compromise they could obtain. They
were not sent there 10 compromise-they were
sent there to obtain equal epresentation-equa
and exact justice to all rarts Of the State, and
not 10 compromise and befgain with demagogues
who have their own selfish purposes to serve
The people have demanded equal representation
according to population-this is the only demo.
cratic principle; and the representatives tell US
they must compromise a principle! that they
must nfict an outrage upon the majority, and
continue the minority rule, to crafty those dem.
sgogues who are seeking popular favor in the
smaller counties, and who denounce equal rep.
resentaon as humbug-and contend that inc.
quality OF representation, or that taxation with.
out representation inhicts no real evil upon a
people--that the small counties are parfecty
competent to leeslate for the larger ones. We
are OF opinion that il the small counties are so
competent for the purposes Of legislation as to
have the control Of the Legislative power, they
ought to pay the expenses OF the State govern.
ment.
Another article, in the same paper, on
the subject of the ordinance introduced by
Mr.. Shields, to which the editor strongly
objects, concludes as follows
We believe there are few men in the con-
vention who have arrived at that point Of vain
selfconcet, that they imagine the State could
not possibly do without them. They arrogate to
themselves. the right at least to direct the demo
cratic party, and believe that The party would be
nothing without their coun!enance and support.
These men are determined to ruin the democrat
ic party, if they can do so, by inducing sufi
cient number to join them in their visionary cru
sades, and their false pretensions Of searching
after more perfect democracy. Blu. if we are
not mistaken they are showing the cloven foo, so
plainly, that all will see-and before this conven.
ton closes they will catch tall fall. The peo
pie will recollect TO whom they are indebted for
failure Of the purposes for which the conven.
ton was called--and il the constitution is reject
ed they have remedy at hand which will teach
their servants who are the masters.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

Early Marriages The Globe is in ia.
vor OF early marriages. So are we. It's a
shame that hundreds of beautiful girls, every
way capable of making good wives, should
be living in single wreichedness, while there
are thousands of young men, who earn
enough TO support comfortable and happy
homes, but who spend it in roitous living,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

allegiance Of its citizens 10 the dominion.
authority, control and subsection Of any
foreign power, Prince, State or sover.
eighty.
RESOLVED, That the abandonment or sur
render of any portion of the territory of
Oregon, would be an abandonment of the
honor, character and the best interests Of
the American people.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

In the time OF Philip II, it was proposed to
cut canal through the i,shmus OF panama |;
The council Of the indies represented to the
King the injuries which such canal would
occasion to the monarchy; in consequence
OF which, the King dncreed tina, no ono in
future should attempt, or even propose, such
an undertaking, under pain Of death.,,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

THE VoTE ON TExAs.--In the Senate
Al members were present; 10 absent. viz:
6 Wings, Messrs. j. M. Clayton, Pearce.
Johnson of Nd, Jarnagin, Morehead and
Crittenden. and Democrats--Messrs.
Cameron, Semple, McDuffie and Bright
Five wings voted for the resolutions, viz:
Messrs: Archer. Mangum, Berrien, Barrow,
and Johnson of La.