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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

CouSTERrEiTERs.-Our town was visited
last Saturday evening, by a family Of Coun.
tcrlciters from New Bedford, consisting of n
man and his wife, a brother of the former, and
two children. They arrived here in the early
par, of the evening, and stopped at the house
of Miss Betsey Perry, on the Parade, and from
thence sailed out to make purchases at the
different stores in town-on Thames street
ncipaly-paying for such articles as they
bought in bills of the New Bedford Merchants
Bank, which had been altered from ones to
ives, tens and twentics,' by pasting the
figures over the genuine bills.
They succeeded in passing in all about 100
dollars. Two or three Of the Dry Goods
dealers soon nscertainng that they had recciv'
ed bad money, went to their boarding house
and compelled them TO exchange it, but very
improperly permitted them to escape, which
they did very soon after in vehicle, which
was then standing at the door--a one horse
carryall, that they brought with them.
Their names are Whitney, and it is said the
husband TO the woman is a blacksmith, and has
heretofore followed his occupation in New
Bedford
Officer Seattle, with Mr.. L. Lawton, started
of IN pursuit Of them on Sunday morning, but
were unable to ascertain their whereabouts.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25
HAPPINESS OF CmLDRsS.-We clip the
following beautiful paragraph from the Dub
In Penny Journal

In Penny Journal
Chi'drcn NAV teach us one blessed, one
envlablc nri-the art OF being easily hatpy
X md nature has given 10 them that usefu
power of accommodation to circumstances
which compcnsates for many external dlsad
vontagcs, aud 1t is only by InjuGcious man
agcmcnt that II is lost. Give him but mod
crate portion of food and kindness, and ,h,
peasants child is happier than the dukes -
tree from artificial wants, unsalialed by IN
diligence, all nature ministers TO his wants
he can carve out felicity from bit of haze
twlg, or Fish for it successfully in puddle
love to hear the bos,erous Joy o. troo,
Of ragged urchlns, whose chef play thing,
are nothing more than mud, snow, sucks. OF
oyster shells; or to watch the quiet enjoy
mcnt Of a bnlf.cloihed, half washed fellow o
four or five years old, who sits with a large
rusty kn,ic and a lump oi bread and bacon o
his fathers door and might move the envy o
an alderman.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

INCIDENTS OF WAR.--Thc Louisville Jour
nal publishes the following extract of letter
from Monterey, describing n most touching
incident Of the great battle. The poor victim
should have "A monument erected to her mem
ory
"CAMr MoNrERry, October :, isi6.
"Uungry and cold | crcpt to ono corner Of
the fort, to get in the sunshine and at the
same time 10 shelter myself from the bombs
ihat were flying thick around me. | looked
out, and, some two or three hundred yards
from the fort, | saw Mexican female carrying
water and food 10 the wounded men of both
armies ] saw her lift the head of ono poor
fellow, give him water and then take the
handkerchief from her own head and bind up
his wounds attending one or two others in
the same way, she went back for more food
and water. AS she was returning ! heard the
crack of one or two guns, and she, poor good
creature, fell after few struggles all was
stll-shc was dead | turned my eyes 10
heaven and thought, "Oh God, and this is
war = ! cannot believe but that the shot was
an accidental one. The next day, passing in
TO another fort, passed her dead body. u
was lying on its back, with the bread and
broken gourd containing few drops of water.
We buried her amidst showers of grape and
round shot, occasionally dodrng n shell of
twelve FOUNDER, aud expecting every mo-
ment 10 have another grave TO Dig tor one
Of ourselves
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

CHRIsrMAs BRoTHER JoNATHAN.-This i'm
mcnsc picture sheet, issued by Wilson IL Co.
New York, has just come to hand, Its princi-
engraving of Santa Clause on Christmas eve,
newly designed by Chapman, and which oc-
cupcs the entire first page. The remaining
outside pages are filled W it'll the usual variety
casion. Among the literary contents we have
read the "Couriship of the Widow Wicks,"
with great satisfaction. The price of this
splendid Christmas offering, is only ~ l.2 cts.
per copy
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

Many Of The farmers OF DorsctShirc and
SomcrSclshrc have commenced the autumn
planting oi poInloeS, IN accordance with the
recommendation of mauy agriculluraliStS aud
eminent chemists, who assert that this is the
best, # not the only method of checking th,
prevailing di,casc.-tP Portland Advr
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

VOLUNTEERS FROM New YoRK.--We under.
stand that Gov. Wright has ordered into SER
vice the lSt. Regimen, of N. Y. Volunteers,
under the command OF Col Word. Is. Burnett.
N. \. Express.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25
u The Grand Jury of New York have re

u The Grand Jury of New York have re-
Gently indicted certain officers connected with
the Pente ntiary on Blackwells S Island, charg-
ing them with permitting convicts, whose term
of punishment had not expired, to escape from
the Penilentary TO the city on the I'd of Nov.
last, for the purpose of voting at the annual e.
lection on the following day On investiga-
licn, the Grand Jury state that they are satisfied
This is not the first time this outrage has been
committed, and cite several elections when
he same game was played. The presentment
further alleges, in words as follows
They are satisfied that some of the officers in
the employment of the Corporation OF this city,
receiving their compensation from The public
treasury, planned and executed the attempt 10
use gangs OF lelonS TO polluic the ballot boxes.
The Grand Jury have come to the conclusion
that there are persons now employed by the
Corporation who aided and abelted in the es-
cape Of prisoners convicted by The tribunals Of
thus state.
The grand inquest in presenting their views
to the Court, on the various subjects referred
in this prcScnimcni. wish to be understood as
lbeing1 unanimous in their suggestions.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

\ purSrys's ronrrNr.-J VI. Scofcld Of the
New London star, states that he has received
the papers that assure him Of the possession OF n
fortune lcfl him by an uncle IN scotland.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25
From the Philadelphia u. =. Gazette Of Monday.

From the Philadelphia u. =. Gazette oi Monday.
The Adutant General of the state has issued
the general order of the Commandcr.in-chcf'
for one Infantry Regiment Of Volunteers, tC
consist of ten companies, obc reported within
ten days ancr the reception of the order.
The first company reported nj Harrisburg
will he first accepted. Eighty prvaIeS are Ie.
quired for company, but the offer OF a company
with Sisty-lour privales will be received The
companies are wanted during the war with
Mexico"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

'John, IS my coffee lio, p
'Sot yet, masaa me sPi in hm aud hc no
s,..ic'
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-25

Dates from Santa r. to the Iith u Octo
Der have been received al ST Louis.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24
A Card.

vNHE subscriber takes this method TO inform his
l. customers, and the public generally, that he
has, for the present, removed his Boot ana ohoe
establishment on the opposite side OF The street.
next door TO Mr.. Klnchey confectionery and op.
poste to Mr. Dyer's Auction Store, South SIDE OF
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, between 10th and iith
streets, where he can be found at all nmes reaoy
to execute any orders he may be favored WITH at
the shortest notice. and IN the beat and most FASH
ionable style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his en-
tire stock will be soId from and alter TINS da'e' az
Cost, and no mistake. To those wishing 10 pur-
chase. he would say call and see his stock consist
ing of almost every article, size, quality and price
in his line Of business, worn by gentlemen LADIES'
boys, misses, youths and children
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 2oo
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black anu
nor nair. Il. B. g.
march 25-tf
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WASHINGTON, d. G.. FRIDAY, APRIL "a, 1916.
Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware!!!

e. WHEELER, Penn Avenue, near It'll street.
L las Just opened an entire new and well select
Ill ed assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery aud
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail on accommodating terms as they
can be had IN the district.
His stock consists IN part of the following anti
cles: Rogers s 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,
Penkniyes, Ra2ots, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks' Btfehers' Shoe and Carving
Knives Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and Forgs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wal
ters, in sets and separately, Bellmetal and Porce-
han 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, Warfe Irons, Sad
irons, Skimmers Ladies and Forks Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, Sc, Shoyels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails Cut Tacks pat. Brads and spara-
bls9, Rim, Cottage, Nlortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks Mort1ses Stop, Knob and Thumb l,atches
and Bolts. Table, Bctt, Parliament, Ii. l.. 4 Strap
Hinges, Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to fasteY
back and to Farnhams pat. Window Blind tas'
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins Iron and Brass
Haa and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pms, 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, n all Rods, Burdens pat, Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, SC, sc
All of which, he will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House IN the city
WashIngton, Nov. 4 lS45.
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GRAND DICTIONNAlRE FRaNCAlS-
VI Anglais, ct Auglais Francais; by Professors
Fleming and Tibbns. In Two large quarto vo-
lumes.
Rcdig6 d'aptes la siXleme edition du Dicton-
naire dc Facade mie Franchise, Ie complement de
co dictonnalre, la dernIcre edition de Chambans,
Garpier ct !. Descaulcres, e' DictloIina're rtan-
matica de Laveau, ct lc Lexlque unlversel de
Boiste, les Dictionnairc Auglas de Johnson Iodd'
Ash, Webster, ct Crabbe ct les pnnclpaux ouvra.
ges technoIogiques de punc at autre lansue,
and containing all the words in use IN both langua
ees, together with the obsolete terms connected
with polite literature technical terms used III the
arts, sciences, and manufactures I'D the haNai ana
military sciences, in law, trade and commerce. geo.
graphical and NEUROLOGICAL terms WIN the aolec'
tives or eplthes calculating history htefal pro-
nunciatpn Of English words for the use OF thc
French student, and of French WORDS fof the hiig
sh accurate and discriminating dehntions WIN
examples and illustrations tending to display and
fix the signiicaon, import rank, and character, OF
each individual word peculiar constructions modes
Of speech, idioms, sayings and proverbs etymoogy.
exhibiting words IN their origin and oflnl'los ,
grammar, synorymy &c. Published IN Pars IN
ls45 Imported Ga single COPY oniy) ny
feb TT g f'i Alboh.
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ROTECTION INSU RAN Z
COMPANY. "".o

C HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses, mills, factories, barns, and their con-
tents and all other descriptions OF insnrabe proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates OF
premium offered are as low as those OF any other
similar institution, and every man has now an op.
portunity, for a trfing sum, to protect himseh
against ,he ravages OF this destructive element
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ings of many years.
The course the office pursues in transactlng their
business, and in the adjustment and paying OF loss
es, is prompt and LIBERAL
For terms Of insurance, application may DO made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city of Washington, who Is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without de-
lay. ID. w. CLARK, President.
W. CoNrnR, Secretary. #H
feb ST s. HYATT Agent
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24
PoRTRAIT.--su subscriptions

JUDSONaS subscriptions
j will be received at WIN. q. FoRcE's bookstore,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, Tor
copies Of the Portrait of Dr. Judson, in course
Of preparation and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices: Llthogfaph, on good paper,
rs cents; on fine board, 5o cen's' steel engraving
an comman plate paper, 81 India proof impressions,
90 The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
md is in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will SELL on accommodating p ss1T terms
The following property, TO wi, 'he Dhich - !
HOUSE now occupied for the Pmpw P9onssuoH :, s
Columbian Fountain, four two oloha nhMI F;.l.
HOUSES, and A COTTAGb' iron''''s non,a,;on III
street South, fronting the CaPl'o'' npp ,ba Raa
can be made either at my dwenns, n'' ,vaa, ns.,
road, or Lumber Yard oihce' oeuu"1 ,Ir,T nrNG MA.
TgRIAI,s TIE FATS together with CEMENT, CALCiN
IN PLASTER. COAL, &c, &C., can DC nae
cheap for cash or short credit ,o,,, pr1pnv
feb. IL, ls46,-H 'o''A'
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

TT'HE subscriber having determined to publish
| this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business, most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity !; as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and MIR. James
A. Lenman--to be carried on under the firm Q [
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them a
share Of the business, believing they will give sa-
tisfaction ULYSSES WARD
lar 1i-tf
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TUSToN ON THE COMM MyNl0N.

4 FEW copies of this beautiful little volume
a (he remnant Of a large edltlon) may DC had "
Morrisons's and at Farnhams bookstores, also a.
the Capitol or from the Author, the Chaplain q 'he
Senate 1t is spoken Of in terms OF high eomLnrn-
da,ion by the religious aud political press. Price
hn ,snts, feb III
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT PR-
Y NATE SALE have for private sale parts
of lots and 10, in reservation b, fronting Missouri
avenue So feet, the corner of 9th street. and
running back to a 80 feet alley I27 feet with tho
Improvements which work shops, Carpenters
Wheelwrights, Blacksmith's, and a frame stable
Persons wishing to purchase will do well to apply
Immediately, as will sell great bargain. Terms
oreiourth cash balance in /, 2, 3, 4 and years,
Tor notes bearing interest. A deed given, and a
deed of trust taken. Apply to A. GREEN,
Auction and Commission Merchant, Concert Hall.
april l9-3teod
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

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life soul that is bereft of its long cherish
ed and life-giving sun. To her the lumin-
airy of her early days has set and a dark
ness that, in sad reality, may be felt, is the
portion of her cup"
THE Two RosEs.-Being with my
friend in garden, we gathered each rose
He handled his tenderly, smelt oft but sell
dom and sparngly | always kept mine to
my nose, or squeezed it in my hand, where
| by in a very short time it lost both its CO.
Ior and sweetness, but his still remained as
sweet and fragrant as if it had been growing
on its own root. The roses, said |, are the
true emblems of the best and sweetest en-
joyments in the world, which being mod
e1ately and cautiously used and enjoyed,
may for a long time yield sweetness to the
possessor of them; but if once the affections
seize too greedily upon them, and squeeze
them too hard, they quickly wither in our
hands and we lose the comfort of them. 1t Is
point of excellent wisdom to keep the gol-
den bride OF moderation upon the affec-
tons,
When first we throw ourselves forth, and
meet burs and brlars on every side, which
stick IN our very hearts, and tempting fruits
which turn to bitter ashes in the taste.
then we exclaim, with impatience, all things
are evil. But at length comes the calm
hour, when they who look beyond the
superfices of things begin to discern their
true bearing, when the perception of evils
or sorrow, or sin, brings also the perception
Of some opposite good, which awakens our
indulgence or the knowledge of the cause
which excites our pity.
THE LIFE OF THE MIND-There are
two lives to each of US, gliding on at the
same time, scarcely connected with each
other the life of our actions-the life ofour
minds the external and the inward history:
the movements of the frame--the deep and
ever restless workings OF the heart! They
who have loved know that there is diary
of the affections, which we might keep for
years without having occasion even to touch
upon the exterior surface of life, our busy
occupations-th mechanical progress of
our existence, yet by the last we are Judged
the first is never known.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24
BUSINESS CARDS.

WYNN NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, south
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and,
10th streets. Blinds of all sizes and colors, fur
nished to order. Old blinds retrimmed and painted
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24
CHOICE READING.

If you enlghten the people, do not forget that this
Is but half the work Let them be made vrtuous and
religious, or you leave them more exposed TO danger
than they were betoren
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

CONES, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.--
l We ha rs t,st returned from the North with an
extensive assortment Of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest pertumery, consisting of Po
matrlns, OK Marrow, and Oils for beautifymg and
promoting the growth of The hair, Cold Cream,
Lip Salve Bay Rum Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief, with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs n all and Tooth Brushes; q very fine
article of Purses, sll of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest.
S. PARKER'S Perfumerg. and
Fancy Store, bet. gth and 10th streets,
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. nov i-f
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

GEORGE w, CLARKE, BUILDER, md
(TGE.RER.fL FURNISHING U.NDERT.3kER
corner Of Virginia auenue and 9h street, near the
.Naru Yard Gde--or at his residence, on the west
side of 1lth street, near the eastern Branch bridge
Thankful for the liberal patronage with which
he has already been favored he respectfully solcs
"a continuance Of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
fachlres into Collins at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms ..
Hearsc and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prompt
y attended to at all hours if left at the above place
or at his residence, second door from the corner
on j. street.
n. B.-LCarpeners work in all its branches done
Oh the most reasonable terms and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look equal to new. dec lS-6m
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

w WHITNEY.-Boo and Shoe Dealer,
wv opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
Avenue, has received his fall stock OF Boots and
Shoes suitable for plantation use, he invites the at
tention Of those who wish such articles, and prom
ises them good bargains.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

COAL. from the celebrated
\ mines of the Maryland Mining Compa-
nv. and of quality better than any heretofore OF
fered in this market can hC had hy the car load or
a,,aIIcr arartitv. At ]. PURDY'S
s: Coal and Lumber ! ard, Centre market.
feb G--If
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

avail to her is the sympathy of frends9 II
is but the twinkling stars, that shine, it is
true, but their brightness cannot warm into
life soul that is bereft of its long cherish
ed and life-giving sun. To her the lumin-
ary of her early days has set, and a dark
ness that, in sad reality, may be felt, is the
portion of her cup"
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24

JONATHAN II. WALKER.-House car
j penter and joiner on X street, shop corner h
and 9Th streets
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-24
BENJAMIN HOMANS,

BENJAMIN HOMANS,
AuCtiOneer and Commission Merchant,
Bet,oecn l0M and lh Streets, fronting Penn.
syAUaniu 1uenue.
Sales of Real Estate, Furniture, and Personal
Property, attended to at any place within the city.
march 9-tf
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CHINA AND GLASS,
nv PURSELL, Importer and Dealer IN f. Ware,
China and Glass, wholesale and retail at
his store, opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania
avenue Washington city, u. c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-09-18

An official letter of Gen. Ampudia, address,
ed to the Mexican Secretary of War, and da-
ted at San Luis de Potosi, August 10, speaks
of the march of General Gaines upon Monte
rev and Ampudia promises to set out the next
morning with the brigade under his command
to retrieve the laurels lost at Palo Alto and
Resaca de Ia Palma, though he says he him
self is not well, and the greater part OF his
men are recruits, without clothing and with
out artillery.
A letter from Monterey dated the 28th OF
July, says, that they expect General Taylor
there about the 18th of August; and although
their small army was prepared to make good
defence, they expected defeat, unless the flTsa
brigade of the army-which left Mexico under
the command of Garcia Conde--should arrive
seasonably.
The general Of division, Don Pedro Cora
Ear, had been appointed general-in-chiet OF the
army of the north. This was subsequent to
the overthrow of the late government, but pre-
vious to the arrival of Santa Anna.
Paroles was prisoner in the city OF Mexl-
co, but not in strict confinement, and had ask
ed for his passports, which it is said would be
given to him.
Quiet prevailed in the city of Mexico, but
the papers do not seem to indicate much en-
thusiasm in favor of Santa Anna.