The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-30
SENIOR EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE


readers. Indeed il ought 10 be a qualification
to all who drink of the pure waters OF this
Fountain, even to hear the name OF lis pro-
prietor mentioned inasmuch as he established
the paper at no small sacrifice, and continues
it. as we know, with no other desire than to
benefit his race. He never expected to realize
any pecuinary profit from this publication; the
highest motive with him, from the first, was 10
advance the cause of temperance and truth;
and send forth, through cheap and useful me-
dlum, such information as might improve the
morals, and render essential service to the com
munity. Under the divine blessing, the Co
lumbar Fountain has met with great success,
and has now very encouraging patronage,
both at home and abroad, which is steadily IN
creasing, upon the announcement OF which
fact we would congratulate the proprietor and
return thanks to the patrons. JUN. ED.
CUMBERLAND, Md, April 28th, 6 P. m.
After pleasant days ride In the cars, we
have ius, arrived at the Maryland Mountain
city, and put up at the United States Hotel,
under the management of Mr.. A. CowToN;
who is, | should Judge, well calculatrd to con-
duct the establishment. Here see no lntoxi-
eating liquor-no drunkards nor do hear
any proiane swearing. This IS truly gratlfy-
ing. Would that we could say the same of
all places-under all circumstances.
We came in company with several OF the
Ministerial and Lay Delegates, who are on
their way to the General Conference OF the
M. p. Church, TO assemble in Cincinnati, O,
on this day week.
When we arrived at Harper's Ferry, we
were met by kind brethern of the church, who
conducted our whole company Numbering
thirteen or fourteen) to the house kept by Mr.
ELI HINKLE, who not only treated us with the
greatest hospitality and kindness, but, to our
surprise (and might add, regret,) would not
receive any remuneration. Our regret in this
matter was not because Of the kindness, but
because we would have preferred to pay our
excellent host; nevertheless he shall lose no
thing by his courtesy, for it was properly ap-
preciated, and will not be soon forgotten by US
or our friends. Verify, he shall not lose hi
reward.
The number of our company will probably
be increased to eighteen or twenty before W,
end our Journey: two of our present numbe
are ladies, who seem to enjoy the trip very
much We shall presently leave this thrlvln:
place in stages, for Brownsville; thence Il
Pntsburg but we shall not go further thai
Uniontown, Pa, day. Tomorrow we will
probably reach Brownsville, and take the boa
for the Iron City" Thence also, by boat
to the place of our Conference.
Altogether, the trip has been, thus far, no
only delightful, but improving TO our health
The day has been fine; our company agreea
bic; the conductoron the cars, pleasant ant
accommodating and then, in this place, w
found the brethren with their usual kindness
ready TO entertain the whole company comfor
tably. No one was required TO pay cent
but gratitude, trust, will be felt by US all, ant
these dear friends have full reward for the
commendable hospitality, and exemplary kind
ness TO our company.
Let me now say word about this town ant
its prospects. The more know of Cumber
land the better am pleased with it. Its pros
poets are fine, bat would be even better wer
ii not for the discouragements that seem to ga
ther around the idea of the completion of th
G.. s. o. Canal. We hope, however, tha
there may yet offer some sure and certai,
means for the speedy accomplishment of thi
all important work; for such, we think, it ma,
be properly considered, whether we view il a
connected with the interests of one or all tn
States of our Union; and such, in our opinion
il would be found particularly in case Of Uha
which we pray may never be) war.
Remember us kindly to all | shall write a
often as possible. Affectlonately, yours,
u. w.
Ag. Attempts were made on Wednesda
week TO defraud the Morris county bank OF
$4,000 by means of forged note purportng I
be drawn by Theo. Little. A stranger pre-
sented the note for discount 10 the cashier, MI
Wood, who without doubling the signature
stepped into another room TO make some lnqu
RES respecting it, and upon his return IN
stranger was missing.