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The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
1915.

Another year has been added to age-a
year has been subtracted from time, and
now swells the illimitable ocean of eter-
nifty. II is good for man to rehect--to take
retrospective view Of the past-compare
it with the present, and, in view of the flu
ture, improve the present, SO that prospec-
tive retrospection may bring increased graf
ifcation and soothing recollections to the
mind. Happy, indeed, would be the state
Of society, did its members pay the same
attention to their moral that they pay to
their physical comforts. Were men as anx-
ious to lay up treasure in heaven as they
are to accumulate the dross of earth-were
they half as solicitous to store their minds
with useful knowledge as they are to fill
their granaries with the products Of the soil,
how changed would be their condition
how pleasurable their recollections-how
full Of hope their anticipations cf the future
The year that has just expired--can any
look back upon the time that acas and call
to mind the incidents which chequered their
existence, without discovering multitudin-
GUS lapses from that imperfect perfection
which characterizes the best and holiest as
pirations of our natures Not one, We
have all fallen short Of the happiness to
which we might have attained. Much good
that might have been accomplished much
distress that might have been alleviated-
much sorrow that might have been sooth-
ed-much that might have been done by
precept and more by example-we discover
to have been undone, which, if done, would
nou be a source of consolation instead of
regret. Regret did we say! DO we re-
gret the opportunity unimproved'. ]. Are we
sincerely sorry for what we discover amiss
in the past3 Come, come, there is hope
for us yet Resolve noD to improve the
present-to live for the future-that we may
not regret in the future, the past
Sons and BROTHERS Of Temperance, and
temperance men, generally, how much good
have you done during the year that is. past
How much more can you accomplish during
that which is just commenced' How much J
This is the question. Let the future an
swer. As the present becomes merged in
the past, may each one Of us be able to
point to living witnesses Of the triumph OF
temperance principles over vice, ignorance
and depravity, and may we each and all en-
joy the deep, calm, holy, permanent de-
light which flows from consciousness of
doing good
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
1876

a@ The first day of the new year was kept
as holiday by the corporation offices,
public Offices, and circuit and criminal
courts. Vast numbers of citizens and stran-
gers visited the Presidents House to ex-
change with him and his family the Gus
tomary salutations. So great was the crowd
that many were compelled to go away with
out seeing the President
M A large number Of ladies and gentlemen
paid their respects to Mrs. MADISON, J. G.
ADAMS, and the MAYOR; by whom they
were cordially welcomed.
The day was pleasant Pennsylvania av-
cnue was thronged with beauty and fash
ion--officers in gay uniforms, all hurrying
or returning to or from the White House
Az DEFINING PosITIoN.--The New York
correspondent Of the National Intelligencer,
defines his position to be that of gentle
man--why because he " never made beast
OF himself" The Almighty did not make
man beast--that is to say--a drunkard--
that's his definition Of the word Who does
make the drunkard The moderate drinker,
~ say. What makes the moderate drlnker
The reasonable use Of liquor Ergo--he is
4 beast-maker. We contend that the way
in which reasonable man ought ito use liquor
il neither to "touch, taste, nor handle" the
article, and thatits moderate use has been the
cause Of all the misery, degradation, and
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
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For the Columbian Fountain

VI luC IOluLDldl OuUldu
MEssRs. EDIToRs We are much pleas
ed that you have admitted to the columns
of your valuable paper communication
which processes TO be opposed to the Stem
perance enterprise" You will permit me
to say that such liberality is highly com
mendable.
Your correspondent, Bailey, has made a
strong dash at you for beginning We
would most respectfully suggest to him the
propriety Of regarding the rules Of decorum
in his communications for the paper.
have not much exception to take to his be-
ginning article, as it regards the style and
manner, only that he seemed TO take fire a
few times, and thought there was danger
that his spot would boil over" could
wish that he would be less vehement, and
remember that we are his friends. We were
very much pleased at his Introductory re-
marks. The freedom of speech and the
press ought, indeed, to be highly valued /;
and, as he Gays, we should be careful not to
" abuse SO distinguished blessing. But
Mr.. B. will please to remember that we beg
leave to say that his insinuation that the
writers in favor of temperance are sabus-
ing" the liberty of the press, is entirely an
unfounded assumption, and, doubtless, in
tended for effect Mr.. B. knoacs that there
has been no " abuse . of the liberty of the
press, nor has there been any abuse of the
rum spectators published in the "Colum-
bian Fountain " at any time. 1t is not in
tended, by the intelligent and gentlemanly
editors of that highly valuable sheet to al
low abuse to be spread out on its pure
folds. They intend to reason, and not
abuse The cause they plead is the cause
Of truth and righteousness, and, therefore,
needs no "abuseo Of the liberty Of the
press to sustain it. The advocates for the
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

The Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad was sold
on Wednesday last, by the Treasurer Of the
State, pursuant to advertisement. Governor
Graham bid $363, 900, the amount due the
State on mortgage, and no other bid being
made, the road was knocked down to the
State he
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN
SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 3, ls46.

THE WEEKLY FoUNTAIN--As soon as
fre hundred subscribers are obtained, we
shall commence the publication Of rceekly
Temperance newspaper, under the above
head, containing all the reading matter OF
the tri-weekly, and other articles adapted
for circulation in the country. Price, one
dollar per year. Persons remitting five dol
lars, in current money, postage paid, will
receive six copies. Payment always in ad-
vance. st
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

O. For the convenience of our friends
and advertising customers, we have placed a
Letter-box, for the reception of communica-
tons and advertisements for the Fountain, at
the Drug Store Of Mr.. CHARLES SToTT, cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9TH street.
Any thing left as above will meet with prompt
attention.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

THE UsqUEHANNA--We learn from the
Columbia (Pa) Spy ofSaturday, that the Sus-
quehanna river at that place is frozen over
hard and FAST and that vehicles of all kinds
now cross on the ice in perfect safety.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

Fuel is still upon the rise in Baltimore !,
wood was selling on Thursday -oak at $6
and pine at S5 per cord. Prime coal has
also advanced to S6 per ton.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
JOHN w. DAVIS, of Indiana.
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. G.

February 20, lS43.
Having enjoyed the professional services of DR..
). Smith Dodge, most cordially recommend him
to my friends and the public as most accom-
plished operator in Dental Surgery, and every
way entitled to their personal and professional
confidence
HORACE STRINGFELLOW,
Rector Trinity Church.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
WAsHINcroN Cry, d. G.,

November y, IS45.
take great pleasure in adding my testimony to
the foregoing, having received for myself and
other members Of my family, the benefit Of the
professional services Of DR.. Parmelc to my entire
satisfaction.
Jan 3-tf ANDREW COYLE
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
MR.. WEST, OF NEW YORK.

We call the attention Of the public to this
gentleman, "a Son Of Temperament an agent
for several important works-a Temperance
Lecturer without pay. We had the pleasure
Of hearing him on Christmas night, and also
on New Years night in the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, 9th street. For strength Of ar
gument, beauty Of thought and expression,
we have never heard his equal on the subject
of Temperance. If he speaks again in this
place, we say 10 the public hear him
will not regret it. Mr.. WEST has consented
to become an agent in obtaining subscribers
for our weekly.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
SILAS WRIGHT.
From the Hon. John W. Dap,s Speaker of The House
of Representatives.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. %, 1S45.
! take pleasure in stating that DR.. L. Parmcle Of
this city has executed for me an excellent piece of
work in the line Of his profession one which sew
eral other Dentists Of high repute declined to un-
dertake as being impracticable, but by the skill
of DR.. p, it has been done, not only in good pro-
fessonal style, but is highly serviceabe and sat
isfactory.
JOHN w. DAVIS, of Indiana.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

gT A State Temperance Convention will
be held at Springfield, Illinois, on the 22nd
February next.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

The INsTRucTIoN' DocTRINE.--At the
largest town meeting ever held in Roxbury,
Mass. it was lately unanimously resolved to
instruct the Selectmen to prosecute every
case of violation ofthe License Law.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

MAssAcHUsETTs.-A seventh trial was
had last Monday to elect Representative to
Congress from the ninth Congressional dis
trct of Massachusetts. The returns, so far
as received, show gain in favor of the Wing
candidate, but not sufficiently large to elect
him over all others.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

AN OCCURRENCE IN A BARBER SHOP ON
THANKS GIVING DAY.-A certain man with
his son, about 5 years old, went in to be
shaved. When he was done, he was not
sensible that he did not pay the barber.
His little son said, "Father, pay the man.
for shaving you. Then do not spend any
more in drink. You have only 49, cents.
When you pay the man you can buy bread
with the rest Mother will need it. shall
want some bread when we go home. You
know, Father, had no supper last night;
have had nothing to-day, only what Mr..
Baker gave me-" This is the fruit Of
drinking. This very man was once mod
crate drinker. What is he now ?-answer,
drunkard
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

INTEMPFRANcE AND CRIME.-The Rev. i.
Curtis, chaplain of the state prison, at Char
lesion, was witness in the libel case of the
editor of the Dew Drop, and made the fol-
lowing statement respecting intemperance
and crime:
Il have directed my attention to intem-
perance as source of crime. This is a
duty owe to the State: have probably
examined thousands at Auburn and Charles
town prisons with regard to their habits of
intemperance. tried to get the prisoners to
be frank and tell their habits of life. More
than three quarters of all the prisoners in
Charlestown, of whom | have had per-
sonal knowledge, were incorporate men.
There is nothing SO destructive to the NOR
ais of men as intemperance. All other
causes combined, do not produce SO much
immortality as the use ofintoxicating drinks
1t destroys the kindlier feelings and hardens
the heart"
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

We learn from the Norfolk Beacon that
the steamboat between Wier Creek and Fred
ericksburg, Virginia, was sunk on Monday
last, and the mail on board lost
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

PRESENTATION OF THE TRUMPET.-Ye es-
terday afternoon the ceremony of presenting
the beautiful silver trumpet, the gift of the
Good Will fire company of Philadelphia to
the Liberty fire company Of Baltimore took
place al the Liberty engine house.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

The packet ship Monongahela, about
which some anxiety was felt, has arrived at
Philadelphia in safety after very long pas
sage from Liverpool.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

CoMMUNIC ATED.
The following anecdote was detailed to
me by gentleman who informs me that
he Witnessed the whole affair -
Two men of genteel appearance were
disputing on the subject Of religion few
nights ago in Frank Selden's oyster-house.
One of them remarked to the other, s'Why
do you talk so much about the Church
when you know so little about it. I'll bet
you five dollars you can't say the Lords
prayer" "Done," replied his opponent,
8" and Frank shall hold the stakes" The
cash was put down, and the gentleman pro-
ceeded, 81 belieue in God," and so went
on tolerably well half through the creed.
"Well,' said the other" Stop, stop, ac-
knowledge have lost the bet Frank, hand
over the money. c.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr.. Cunningham introduced series Of reso-
lutons, substantially the same as Mr.. Hanne-
gan's in tho Senate, and setting forth, that mas
much as our offer to compromise the Oregon
difficulty has been rejected, it is the imperative
duty of Congress TO adopt measures forthwith
for the protection Of such of our citizen as may
emigrate, and for the assertion Of our just claim
to that portion Of the country designated.
Objection being made 10 the consideration of
the resolution at this time, motion was made to
suspend the rules, but without success, the vote
was yeas rs, Nays 50.
The consideration of the Oregon bill of Mr..
Douglass, was further postponed till the second
tuesday of January.
After tedious discussion relative to the 10th
volume of the laws of the U. S., the several
Committees were called upon for reports.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
DENTAL SURGERY.


nENTAL SURGEONS, of Bond street, New
- York, having practced the three past win
ters in this city, respectfully announce to their
friends and the public that they have concluded
to keep their Washington Office open during the
entire year in future at their present location on
Pennsylvania .4uenue near Tenth Street, where one
or both of the partners may always be found in
attendance. They respectfully tender their pro-
fessiona services to their friends and the public
and invite all who may require the advice and
skill Of the experienced and practical Dentist to
call on them, learn their terms, and examine their
claims to public confidence and patronage They
would particularly call attention to their patent
method of fastening artificial teeth when set on
gold plate which is used by them alone in the city
of Washington. The most prominent advantages
are the following
lst. 1t saves the pain attendant upon the remo-
val of the roots of the front teeth when in a
healthy condition and makes those roots highly
useful in fastening the artificial teeth.
I'd. 1t gives the teeth greater frmness, render
ing them always much less troublesome and more
useful in the process of mastication than the COM
mon mode.
Sd. 1t renders it easy to remove and replace the
teeth, which together with the peculiar simplicity
Of the fastenings, enable the wearer to keep them
always can.
The great Improvement secured by this patent
needs but TO be seen in order to be understood and
used to be appreciated. 1t is universally COM
mended by those who have ayailed themselves of
its advantages.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
From the Hon. Silas fright late Of the U. S. Senate
non Governor Of .Neio York.
Washinptnn ID G.. Eeh I5 1912

Washington D. G., Feb. 70, 1913.
DR.. j. Smith Dodge, upon his arrival in WASH
ington to open an Office as Surgeon Dentist, pre-
sented to me letters from several friends in New
York of the highest responsibility and standing,
containing the strongest and most favorable testi-
monals, both as to the excellence Of his private
character, and his superior professional qualifca-
tions. These satisfactory evidences of the man
and the Dentist induced me at once to engage the
professional services of Mr.. Dodge for my own
family and my wife and myself are now able,
from personal experience, to add our own equally
favorable testimony in his favor as a gentleman
and skilful Dentist. This testimony is thus Civ
en- by me, as well in obedience to the earnest So
lictations of respectable and worthy friends in
New York, who have for many years experienced
the skill and fidelity Of the Doctor in his profess
sion, to my convictions of his personal and pro-
fessonal merit.
6
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03

!. E.'W. BULL, well-known druggist Of
Hartford, Conn. in fit Of insanity, jumped
from window and killed himself last Sat-
urday A
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-03
From the Montreal Herald.

From the MOntfeal Herald.
To VoLUNTEERs.-The undersigned beg to
inform those men who are desirous of ser
wing under them during the approaching
WAR, that they will meet them at the Office
of Birss s. Colburn, Point au Calliere, on
Friday evening, the 10Th inst, at . O'Clock.
God save the Queen
F.. E. COLBURN.
December Is, 1845 ]. HUTCHINSON.
The Montreal Pilot tells us that Messers.
Colburn and Hutchinson are officers regu-
larly appointed within few days by Earl
Cathcart, the Commander of the forces and
acting Governor General Oh murder, MUIR
der, mnr.
Ha! WHAT is this? We open another Mon
treal paper Of later date, and read as fol-
lows;
We are requested to state that in the adj
vertisement addressed to volunteers, and
signed by Messrs Colbnrn and Hutchinson,
the word sWar' appeared by mistake instead
of Drill"
We breathe again.
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WHY WILL YOU SUFFER

- cav ERS JOINT and Nsrre Lip,nN
- not only ttfr best nnirlu ihat 90 4
used Tor Rheumatic affections, Bir"l
Sprains, and Lameness Of all kinds, b. /
tho most perfect and lasting cure that her
er been discovered for the very lfou's'nI
complaint, Chibians. No inconysn,-7
whatever attending It's Application. vi
most incIedulnus may be satisfied by Ht
one bottle, which will cost but 2j reai I
all cases where an rIt,rHai apyhosn' /
needed, It has proved itself highly yoIo''
a. may be seen by The follow ing cer0fc'e.
The Undersigned, having made o" /
Seayc'', J'lul sni Nerve Llrimcrl 81
m our families or on our own pefs0-''
finding 1t 90 he the best remedy vi,aod
ccpiIOn TINT We have ever used, Jr The ~
plants for which ItI- intended. would ''.'
mend u 10 cur fr'udS and the public f''
ally, believing that those who are OFT
with any q these complaints will Got -
N The use Of ,hIs valuable medicine III
White, Rutland Peck 4 Spear uut
Burlington; George Morton. WIHHa-
ram Hopkins, RutiNd q Cook Ru'ir
For Msumohc sGec,:"". rDCaiht. ifa''
So. ] most CuoeriuI.y ftcommcHt a. q.
public, a, can speak from experience D
,rg made use of 90 many Instances D. =
lam,'y irr t'e'ahoye complaints y Lf'..,,.
ku'1ui. Sept. 5,hI,ij.
W T.. Z Sroddayd, Agent m
james & Dow. Cuuungsyi.Ie. s j D.
ioS, P,us'o,i: y Rosy Brandon
Iluul,rv. Sa .bury " T. Russsu 81
.ufy Peck q Spar. Burlington.
Collins, Mootpe,rf. snl druggisi' sn. z"
chants generally Reed. Wing '.
81 Chatham stree. Boston, vAo.ssa e'i'
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LOOK HERE.
Dr BanUiBg's Patent Lace

~ done more Tor the diseases Tor
~ which its applicable than any other
instrument IN use And the subscriber is
determined 20 convince the public, though
th'' 1t br at his own expense. Any person
who needs An lnSirument Of The kind Is IN
vieI to 'all A. hls house ard receive one on
NAL for two weeks GRATIS, ilthey are not
alteady convinced. People are raulnnrd not
70 believe 'rrors defogatoty to this inyalu-
able INSTRUMENT ~ certain doctors who may
70 '~'o-~s'"" r. "lu''s Surrorfrt. 90 u-
....t .r...l,sJ i.l lhey have improve
tins opportunity II has perer faried 10 give
entire satisfaction when property applied IN
der the direction ofiho undersigned, and ma
ny will attest by certificates or personal in
tetview II desired, Ia these facts. LADIES
viii be waited upon by female who has
had extensive experience in their application
living very large assortment: on hand nj
all sizes, snd Likewise much improved Of
ls'e IL enabled 10 give all who NAV rail- an
entire -a',slAclinn. Please 10 call MONDAYS
Or Tue'Iay' join - HUBBARD. ~ u.
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TO PPINTEES.
Il III FOUNDRY tSD rRiNiERS fun
NlSiItNG IFAREIlGTSE


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Foundry 90 the city Of New York ,vhete
h"y are ready 20 supply orders 10 any extent
Tor any Al0j of lob or lancy Type, Ink. Pa
per Cases. Galievs, Brass Rule, steel Cpl.
unn i7 ,tomrosug -. IS, Chases. and ~.
"ry auirlo uecessarv for Printing once
The Two which are cast In new mouths
from an entirely new set VI m7tr,res. with
deep rrHr'c's, aIs warranted 20 he unsur.
r',s' hY a0v, and ". he sold A. puces 10
SIT lse tunes
Printing Presses fufr.s she'd ,ni also steam
engines of - most approved patterns
IA mact.nis' constantly in attend.
sn'e i7 repair presses ani d1 lpht work
l0r0Pos.Non rollers cas for rtint-rs
Frt1rs n' Nrwspsn~ts. VIM bow tire.
mes "a much wye - itrIr li.s amount t0.
m7v give the above sf1 u0rf.s' in,srtor ,o
their papers. and ssod ,Nelr rsprrs contain
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THE KINGS on.

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l-NOR oil wouud' on Horses
and Catlle. such ~
W BRUISES. CtTS.FISlll'NA,
"N SPRhlNS. CORkN. fa.', -.
eskSts>1 ihet ~ the Saddle ot ''i|Ht.
SORE BNCk, SORE BREASTS Scratch.
o.. &c. ie snd wuupt, rt cvc'y desctp
HaN- f,mo'ing oil sotoeCss an sihn''
tcaiirc up the worst wounds 90 tom enc L.
Eve d,ts line
TINS CELEBRATED REIEnN.
rs, prepared w order Of lis Majesty, ihr
a,c ME- Nm ~ Of trcat BWa,n. undc,
lie difcru,n ~ NJ Nouau. the tclthtatcd
FrgA,h Farmer ard used by him N tie Royal
sud OF Horses only
DIRECTIONS,
n,p q feather IN tho ca. nd rrpiv 10 tic
wound OF sore twice sdsv or ~ .c,sfc
v,ur1s We, ,,sg 10 the On, and b'nd II on
the wound.
y. u Shake the bottle before o'lng and
keen wei cooked. >,
Ao,~r,-W T. e S,oddad. Ruil'nd, ".
Simnnls. pusrurd V Ross, BrNnd"n. W
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"ll T, Ctrat Norlhrrn Remedy forto,
COLTS. IIIrr'Iur nj the Lungs, Bronc
~. NIghi Sweats, difficulty Of bresihrnF
Vi o'her diseases Of the Lungs, winch
lncipient stages o(ihe Cunsumpiion-a
evidence on which can be found IN the -
ri sheets md pamphlets IN the hand, a.
gents. some ol which are occasionally 81
llShed IN another part Of ihls Paper
CURTIS & SMI I'll, 81. Alb,ns Y,
Only Wholesale Agents, NV whom Agenn-
bc supplied in any part Of the Union, "
The best terms.
Sold by especial appointment. by v
G. Stoddard, Rutland d Morgan. j.
Rutland; '. Ross. Brandon. f.. Jan"9
Caslleion &. Walker Benson Vsd6o
lis, Mlddlctown. y. W. SAWYER. Tom
II Simonds, Pnisford; Hall & Parke' n
endon e. e. Blo'som, w. PouInev =
by some respectable dealer in The cour'
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IiRIII(,I,

THE sub,crlbef. "t,h - cor'r'6 lor the
bonding l.''uoe Butgc io7 feet iung
O. ., Ouc, Cfr~t near Ave, l'll0Es. the
'I.. 80, be Furnished ~ q, on tbr ground
ALSO
Tof 1000 fcet Spruce Plank 1iHchc. thick,
tr..es vtlr. nHoIt 1900 ses.prrd WAT"
..a. ,trs. tr-.ci $50 l.t riHoi unNer tor
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BURT ( MASON
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SHERRY WINE BITTERS:

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Dizziness, ll's % 10, ani aii disease. caus.
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Bowels
Fursa'e, Wholesale anil rei,i.. ,ttbe Doe.
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