The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-25

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w. III. Richardson, Phila. r. H. Pleasant, Bait +.
| d. Shipley, do. WIS. Comstock, Ga. G. o. Halter,
Va L. w. Gray, lo T.S. Blackmore, do. W. B,
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Fisher. do. J.Tyler, Md J. B. Brooks, do. NV.
Pnpe Va. J.Prce, Bali. R. Bowie, do. T. How
land, N. Y. I Clagett, Md. JWnght, Bait. r..
H Beekman, Lady and Servnnt, Va. J. Hagerty,
Bait Gen. Rust Va. G. w. Hungerford, DO. O..
Husscy. Bait 5 W. Draper, Boston. ]. Rymix,
Md. E. Moore, Bost. q. B. BIackman, Md. DR..
W. B. Webster Nova Scotia. w. w. Mixing
A. Burtis, N Y. d. w. Bowman N. G. J. B.
Finley, Bait. Dr. Randolph, Florida. J. .M'Rowen,
La. H. Monroe, Mobile. J. B. Palmer, RI. s..
Allen, do. R. F. Nale, Va.
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L. w. Parker, Mass. j. II. Cox. Va. F. Stur-
deranfa, do. !. Hunter, do. j. NJ. Talbot do. J.
B. Garland Tenn Miss Garland Va. o. w. H.
Miller, do. J.S. Williams, Georgia.
| The NATIONAL FAIR was again crowded to
excess during the whole of Saturday. Among
the articles recently added TO the exhibition is
Washing Machine, by H. W. Sabine Of this
city. He calls it the +" Ladies Delight" tits
intended for washing, wringing. rubbing,
and churnng machine, all combined in one or
four separate machines. 1t is in two forms,
one with frame for portable wash-box and
churn, which are changed at pleasure, the
other with fixed box. Both machines have
a wash board on the under side of the cover,
the wriHger is put on either, and the rubber is
placed at the centre, with two rollers, one above
the other, weighed down by weight or spring
this compound machine has high recon-
mendatons.
PROFESSOR PLUMBE.-Tle distinguished
artist, whose name heads this article, has an
exhibition al the National Fair, The largest and
most beautiful collection Of Daguerreutype por-
traits and views ever exhibited on any similar
occasion. Vast crowds, including all ages and
sexes, surround the table containing the frames,
and it is highly pleasing TO listen tUthe excla-
nations of delight and wonder uttered by the
spectators. Plumbe has actually eclipsed all
competitors in the production of frame of
magnificent dimensions, which hangs from the
wall, suspended by an elegant silk cord, with
huge tassels to match, and contains the most
perfect collection Of portraits and views ever
exhibited ip Washington or probably in Anne
rica We bespeak more than passing notice
TO this beautiful exhibition of photographs
from the Plumbe gallery, for none who look
upon them once, will be satisfied without call.
ing again and again, SO powerful is the charm
that seems TO pervade this rare and interesting
collection. Pumbe's Gallery is at Concert
| oil
taken in any weather, and with almost incred-
ible exactness and facility.
Ramsbury & Ebert, of Georgetown, D. c.,
exhibit some excellent samples in the shape of
bucsknis ofal colors, morocco, padding, lining
binding, and sheep skins dressed with the WOO
on. The gloves of this firm attracted parlicu-
lar attention.
Nathan Coolidge, Of Worcester. Mass,
charms the audience with his delightful Melo-
deum, which he fingers with some degree Of
skill. The instrument is used for social cir
cles and choirs of sacred music.
Wyman, Appleton, & Co, of Baltimore,
have large number of samples of unbleached
cottons of various kinds, and at very low prices
|, Charles Eisenbrandt, Of Baltimore, exhibits
splendid specimens of his superior tact and Ia
J lent. His flutes, clarionets. aageolets, &c.,
are not only beautifully constructed and richly
J ornamenled, but Of very exquisite tone
J Francis Shriver, Of Westminster, Md, has
some really fine specimens Of American Bend
, Leather, tanned on William Browns improy-
J ed Patent process far tanning. He sells for 25
per cent. less than the exported article.
John Ebert & Sons, buckskln manufacturers
and glovers, Fredrick city, Nd, attract consi,
derable attention by their display of saddle
seating skins. Sc, comprising the following
colors, viz black, purple, plum, sky blue, pea
green, and olive.
!, 1t IS said that should there be any surplus
arising from The sale OF tickets, after defraync
the expenses, il will be given to the Orphan
) Asylum.
! We are pleased TO learn that the spendd
Dioramic exhibition by Mr.. Winters at Caru-
sis Saloon Is TO be continued for another week
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