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How noiselessly the snow comes down.
You see il, but never hear il. II is like true
charity. Charity makes no noise 10 the world
but distributes where there is poverty. A per-
son who does good out Of pure benevolence,
never spreads'it abroad in the circle in which
he moves, or makes it public through news
paper.
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INTERESTING. The letters ofJames Young.
Captain of the Philadelphia Police, together
with sketch Of the movements Of number
Of notorious thieves, as published in the Ma.
tionai Police Gazette, Of New York, will be
published in the Daily Sun Of to-msrow.-
Much has been said respecting the stooI-pigeon
system, by members Of the press, and we think
y ont sheer justice that the Captain be gratuit-
ous'y permitted TO speak for himself. The let
.sn are intensely interesting. and will amply
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GrThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west of l4h street. are not authsrzed to receive the
money for the Fountain; they are only TO carry the
paper fany of the subscribers fail 70 get the paper
they will please let it be known. Our proper au-
thorized collector will call on the first Saturday in
eyery month, and collect the amount due.
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An amateur Of old books, residing in Vi
emma, has in his library, works published
in Nuremberg in 1888, which contains a
ndmber ofplates illustrative Of the Polka
whence it may be inferred that the Polka
has been in existence at least three centu-
ries. ta
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ALEXANDRIA, August 9th, 1886.

MEssRs. EDITORS :--Another meeting on the
subject Of Retrocession was held in the Court
House yesterday evening, s. King Shay, Esq.
presiding. Judge Neale of the Orphans Court,
delivered an address of 81 hours in length.
Much confusion prevailed. The excitement on
the subject is hourly increasing and meetings
are to be held every evening until the time Of
election. l..
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THE FOUNT AIN.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUG %, 1861

-. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, II not
80 a. wide circulation in this city any other
dansr nutaished here; we believe its circulation
fhe citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
- ctv paper Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind.
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When we promise, doubtless our perform
ance is expected; and if we fail in it, we throw
a high indigiity on those we break il with,
and instead of a blessing. are likely 10 have a
curse thrown upon ourselves.
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RieHr OF WAY in vA.-TheRichmond En-

RieHr or WAY IN VA-TheRichmond En-
quirer of Saturday says: Il II .ast s8f
"A great Railroad "Right Of Way,o con-
yention will be held al Weston on the 29th
September. Some st the most distinguished
men in the State will be invited and, indeed,
we are informed that the Hon. Richard M.
Johnson, Of Kentucky, will be invited to at
tend, and that he has expressed desire 10
visit Western Virginia on an occasion Of the
kindo aat rs t4 f.4tI
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CARRIERS.

Jt,- Carriers are wanted iorthis paper Any
one who will take a route, shall have them Tor
62l2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this office. We feel confident that this affords
fine opportunity for any person out OF em
ploYment.
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Fine watch Repairing.

NCHRONOMETER, Duplex, Lever, Lepine,
ORepeatng and Music Watches, accurately re-
paired, also common Watches, Clocks and Music
boxes, put in order, at the sign of the Watch, with
the guard key, and chain north side Of Pennsy
Avenue. between second and third streets.
By CHAUNCEY WARRINER.
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BLAsTINa RooKs. A rock Of 3 10 400 pounds
weight was thrown through the side of the
house on the corner Of Pearl and Congress sis
last evening, in consequence of blasting rocks
near by. A window and portion Of the house
was carried away. The explosion was deaf
ening one. The house on the other side got
log Of wood through one Of the windows, a
few days befsre.-Portland Argus.
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RIaHT.-The Chief Burgess Of Reading
has resigned his Office because the authorizes Of
that town refused to allow him compensation
for his services.
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FOR RENT.
A. A brick house with back building on 9Th
llil street. near X. Enquire of
aug 5tf w. H. WARD.
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PIANO FORTES.---One superior
g5ys9SsJ Piano Forte, made by Gilbert, OF Dos
~ ~ ton, price $3.50.
Also, secondhand Piano Forte, made IN berin'
in excellent order. -.
Eei,her of the above may be had on credit, for
oporoyed endorsed notes. b. HOMANS,
June eft Between 10th and lth Streets
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$500.

A SUIT Of summer clothes furnished at the New
II York Mammoth Clothing Store for Three
DoHarsi
Just received splendid assortment OF Shirts,
at the Ne,o York Mammoth Clothing Store.
Pests for 7b cents to be had at the NeW Yor6
Mammoth Clothing Store, No. Q, Centre Murhef
Spdce. las GAIIHfAN 81 SUN.
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HNEACHER WANTED-We wish to employ
IL gentleman to teach the Latin and Greek
Languages, and assist us in government; none but
sound scholars, experienced in teaching, need sp-
ply.
CALEB s. HALLOWELL & BROTHER.
Alexandra Boarding School, ID. G..
aug 26-3t
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Gen. Riley, of New York, gave three lee
lures in this place on Saturday and Sunday
last to large audiences. The General is hos,
or h;roeolf t#t3ta fVAI =El t.t .# "E#e HIb8@
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SAPpERs AND MINERS. Part Of the equip
ments for the corps, now at West Point, were
delivered on Saturday. The corps leave for
Mexico next month. m sa 4t GB a8
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xss STRAYED or stolen from the sub
scriber a white COW, with black spots
on her sides and black spotted neck
NA and head, aud each ear, marked with
"a cut. Any person returning giving information
where the said COW may be found will be hberaly
rewarded by the undersigned
Washington d. G. JOHN W.. FERGUSON.
3t-eod. Mr.. Blagdens wharf
near the Navy Yard
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CORRESPONDENCE.

How glorious this invention OF writing, where
by we can easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement!
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
A large three story brick house on Penn
sylvania avenue, containing fifteen rooms,
iii including cellar and kitchen, besides con-
lMG venient pantry, all under slate roof. Also
a convenient two story brick house on street.
near 9TH, convenient for family. Inquire at this
Office. aug 20-eod5t.
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AMERICAN Board. The A. B. c.. F. Mis-
sions will hold its next annual meeting in New
Haven, commencing on Tuesday the 9th Of
September next, at A O'Clock. p. m.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
a FINE two story brick house with attic, cellar,
N and back tNildng, on Pennsylvania avenue
1t is well suited for store or dwelling. Enquire OF
Mr.. John Purdy, or at this office.
aug l2-eod2w ~
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Begin at the letter ID, in the centre, and read
either way, and you will find drinking will
ruin u.s. may be read more times than there
are days in the year. And belle We there are
as many ways in which it will tend to our
ruin, either temporal, spiritual, or eternal.
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BAPTIsTs IN MAINE. According TO the min
utes Of the recent Convention, there are in this
State, 300 churches; ordained ministers, 81 S;
members, 22,052. Boston Sun.
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HOPE.

Can il be possible that there is one heart on
earth that does not beat with the high and he
" impulses of hope2 Can il be possible that
there is one bosom, SO saddened by the dark
and threatening clouds Of adversely, that no
ray ofhope can pierce the gloom within. Sure
ly not.
As the gently distiling dews Of a summer
night tend TO enliven and invigorate the thirsty
and parching plant, SO do the pleasures Of hope
animate and enliven the most disquieted heart
and afford the sweetest consolation. Say, wha,
is hope? but the returning consolation and
support of those from whom il has wandered
for moment surrendering its hold to the bit
ter pangs Of anguish and despair. MI D
To the sick, il whispers health and haPpi-
ness. To the young, it promises greatness,
and usefulness in after life. In the dark and
startling catalogue ofhuman suffering, there is
scarcely one species Of misery 50 weighty in
its pressure, as to shut out from the bosom the
cheering beams Of hope. There is no one,
whose sky may not be spanned by the variega-
ted and beautiful bow Of hope. .a
And while the hope of the hypocrite shall
PERISH the hope OF the Christian shall be as
burning light to his pathway through this lite
and afording also the bright prospect Of a
better life in the world TO come.
TO THE CORRESPONDENT OF THE
BALTIMORE SUN.
When will this "FYiendo w. H., right up
in reference to us and our affairs We inform
him that his numerals are still incorrect. The
important matter. which we would wish him
to prove is the larger Of these numerals in his
first notice. With regard 70 the fact WHICH he
now assumes in reference TO our paper being
profitable concern, aud that we will soon be
called upon to give another thousand dollars
towards new church. Here also, he is little
al fault. However. as he calls US "Friesld,"
and "good natured," we must be mild with
him, or perhaps he may be found out in ano-
ther mistake
What may be the calls upon us in regard to
churches or other benevolent..objects. we know
not, but Of one thing we are confident,
there will be a sufficient number Of calls upon
our iberality to keep the profits Of our paper
from being burthensome to US.
& sts & & .ssi
The following shows what has been done in
Name, and what should be done in every
place. g ,#grf
The Legislature Of Maine have enacted a
law, forbidding the sale of intoxicating liquors
at wholesale or retail, except for medical pur-
poses. Penalty for first offence, from 81 to 90,
second offence IS to $40, with a bond Of $50
to abate the nuisance for six months, and for
feitlhng all money received for liquors thus
sold.
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McLANE s. KNOTT, &
BOOK BINDERS,
Pennslypanin Apenue.

.. PenYslypGr,n hOefaue. r
;. ONE DOOR WEST OF JACKSON HALL,
Oper The Office Of the Colonization Society,
INFORM the Public that they have entered into
Il co-partnership, and will execute, in neat and
workman-ke manner, every variety of Binding
WILLIAM McLANE.
N"s IGNATUIS M. KNOTT.
August 27--1 m--e0d. a s.
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LOTS FOR SALE.--I will sell
Y on reasonable terms all or part of Lots Nos. Z
and 8, in Square No. 247, fronting 100 feet on l4th
streat west and l6O feet on street NORTH he burnt
Cottage) containing about $4,000 square feet Of
ground. The title indispstable and unincumbered
REBECCA X. BILLING,
K E street, between 9th and 10th sts
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NOTICE.

The Mary Washington Union No. 2 Daughters
of.TsmPerence. will hold their meetings at sistei
Speskes, next door to the corner Of New York Az
enue and st. Punctual attendance is requested
Of all its members next meeting day at , o'clock
D. M BY order Of the Assstent Recording Scribe
August 26. ls46. CA. E. Devaughan.
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that bridge near Williamstswn broke down
on Monday evening, precipitating stage load
of eleven passengers 9 or 10 feet into the river.
but no one was killed, though all were consid-
erably injured. - aL--
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In letter recently received from Rev. DIR.
Baird, he gives some observations concerning
the cause Of temperance abroad. He attended a
temperance convention at Stockton, June s.,
and states that the King aud Queen and Crown
Prince were present. He adds the following
acta: -lL Enk.M ". 2.. a-. -E.n nn 1Aa 4
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Tearing House Dotvn.---A house Of bad
character at Cincinnati, on the river bank, was
demolished on the night Of the 18th inst, by
a meb. The screams Of the inmates, which,
by the by; were both and black, were heard in
the distance. Bad as might have been its in
mates, the house ought not to have been de-
stroyed. 1t was shameful violation Of law.
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From st. Croir. Captain Tikiob, Of the
batk Condor, who arrived last night, having
left that place on the 18th instant, states thai
the weather continued good. with no appre-
tensions Of a hurricane. The island looked
in most fourishing condition, and gave pro-
mise Of an early and abundant crop.
estss ~ Y. Herald.
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RoBBERY.--On Friday night, Joseph Brad
lee s. Co.'s counting room, Boston, was enter
ed, and the safe opened by false keys and rob-
bed OF 500, one Of the bills being $500 note
on the Shoe and Leather Dealers Bank. Some
other packages Of money were overlooked by
the thieves. a
The OTHER SIDE OF THE QUEsTIoN.-Mr.
Charles Price, son of the late William M.
Price, has published statement in reply to the
letter Of Mr.. Bradford. He defends his ia
theirs memory manfully.
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The drought in. the Western part of the
State Of New York is as extraordinary as the
quantity of rain in this part. Lake Erie is
ten inches lower than usual, and, in conse-
quence of the scarcity of water, not more
than half the usual quantity of wheat is no W
ground. 1a
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AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.
A FEW MEN of the proper qualifications, can
n find useful and profitable employment in
circulating valuable work, designed to illustrate
Bible Geography, for the use of Sunday Schools
Apply at this office. june 20-f
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07
BURLINGTON IOWA SATURDAY FEBRUARY J ,a4s
OLD HAwkEYEs UNDERsOLD

OLD HAWkEYES UNDERSOLD.
Cdsn Cash! Cash--Hides, Leather. Boot, S5...
and Findings.
s. VAN DUSEN & CO..
HAVE just opened shop on jefferson Street
IL three doors east of Third. where thew OFFS,
at wholesale and retail, cheaper than cam be ,old
etse'chere !" the Territory,
--AE~---
VI every description, such as Harness. Bride.
Upper, Cali, Kip, and Sole Leather.
-AlsO,-
A large assortment Of first rate CUSTOM wopr
Gents alf Boots and Shoes:
ladies' Kid Shoes, Ties, B.skins. &c.
Childrens' Shoes of every description: also.
large assortment of ~'
SHOEMA.KERS FINDINGS.
Such as Lasts, Pegs, and Sparables. all of which
tney WI sell for the ''ready root,o hides, ap-
proved country produce, taliow sc. They vii,
pay cash for hides. The subscribers will carry
on the
CurryiRg Business
In Burlington, and will therefore be able to sell
a better article Of leather and cheaper than anv
other person can offer to the public.
Hawkeyes and Suckers, one and all. are 70.
spective}y solicited before they close bargains
TO ca at the "White Holsen On the corner of
Main and Jefferson streets and examine the
goods offered by
Nov 30 '45-iy s. VAN DUsEN & co.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07
LETTER vi.
To tie Editor Of TIE Union.
b the Editor ofthe Union:

SlK: Pardon me lor wandering from my
given track to reply to lriends, only this
once for all. and say in few words
Oregon is worth having, and better worthy
Of being had; or, in other words, Of i'm
menss deal greater value than most Of It's
supporters in this country dare 10 assert
or hope, ~ trust, from simple ungarnish-
ed truth, il will be made to appear.
As to commerce, shall now only say,
if millions have been made BY the tedious
and dangerous process Of sailing arsund
Cape Hornor Cape Of Good Hope, 70 the T.
lands Of the Pacific and China, what may
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07

.attempt At Escape By ~ prisoners a Rosk
Island .Jaii.-We learn from the Dsvsh-.
port Gazette, that the prisoners cGn6nsd
on the charge Of numbering Col. DaYen-
port, attempted 70 make their escape On
tho morning of last Sunday week. They
had removed their iaons, perforated the
atone wall and borrowed df made pS.-
Sage through the earth to within few
inches Of the surface. The iai!of obtained
information Of their purpose through the
instrumentaliiy Of HE watch dog. They
had got so near the 1surfaes thst susII
boy belonging to the jailor cqpe5 IN while
walking over il. This il The third attsmpt
they have made to escape. They dou6t-
less have accomPlices outside. HsUlsse,
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07
We observe, by letter il the Ph;la

We observe, by letter in the Philadel-
phia Pennsylvania, that Prince Albert
has presented the Hon. Daniel Webster
with cow and three sheep, as mark Of
the high estimation in which that gentle
man j. held in her majesty's government.
We presume this present was intended A.
. compensation for the coU-ardly manner
in which Mr.. Webster surrendered our
claim to the North Eastern boundary, and
the shesp-ish sentiments he delivered IL
Faneuil Hall on the subject Of Oregon
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07

Is expected when all are brought within
sixty days sail over the smoothest and
safest ocean Of Earthp AZ Y.
As to nay opinion whether any action
will be taken favorable to Oregon the pres
ent session, as have so lately arrived, I
must, at present, be excused from ventuf-
ing to give one. zaia# 'Att n n
As to whether any part Of Oregon will
be surrendered, know nothing. and, Of
course, can say nothing; but would to Hea-
ven, that all felt as easy with the matter,
where il lies as do. /.
At the close Of my yesterdays number,
! descended from the mouniain into the
valley, and now invite attention 10 the co,n-
ty. as it appeared in our march still far
ther in southerly direction.
The woodland, shrubbery, and herbage,
continued much Of the same desert .fi, n ex-
cepting that the laurelinc. eased, tho black
oak o. occasionally appeared, and in he high
er district { 9 chink pin presented it>elfto
view; but the woody districts gradually
lessen, wli..s the verdant plains widen and
expand ploportionaiely. as1s ts5a
Al twelve o'clock on certain day, after
passing beautiful living stream rising
from corresponding vale, we were great
" struck and surprised with the extent
AMI splendor Of a battle-ground, covered
with flowers and dotted with an occasional
fir and oak spread out before us.
As we advanced still further up, the at
traction increased continually, tilt one day;
about the 2 III Of July, near the upper end
Of the valley, passing out from woody
va e, after having csossed Mckenzie's fork,
we opened and entered upon valley of
still greater extent and beauty than We had
any where beheld. One cried out, as We
were rapturously gazing round. sThis i
Paradise in blooR." "No," said another,
cit is the land Of Canaan;'' to which all
agreed. Ard it will probably 60 BY that
name to the end Of time, embracing the
whole district, commencing thirty-fye miles
above the Oregon Institute, and extending
to the upper end Of the valley. In the
midst Of this valley is thrown up mound
Of thousand feet high, upon which, through
scattering oaks and fir, over an agreeable
surface, we rode 70 the summit, tied our
horses, and looked abroad upon the en-
chanting scenery spread out before US, a.
far as the eye could reach. -'.'''
Never in my life was 20 much excited
Or 50 charmed with the scenery Of nature.
Sir, have twice sailed around Cape Horn,
through the Pacific, touching At the Sand
witch Islands, &c., to the mouth Of The Co
lumbia River; / have as often passed
through the continent BY land from near
the shores Of the Pacific to the verge Of the
Atlantic; in my course, | twice passed
through the luxuriant and splendid valley
Of the Mississippi, and visited or touched
at sixteen Of these United States; but no
where else, out Of this valley, have / wit
messed prospects and scepsiy, rus a.s'au-
tior. a,si Ns-avJ-, Con- parable with this
In this sentiment the whole party Joined
with me--each declaring he was bound for
the land of Canaan. ibi
~,-s ELIJAH WHITE
WAsH;ScTos, Dec. 20, l845. 81 7sa
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07

HELM THOMPSON having united them
- selves together in the above business, take
this opportunity OF informing the citizens of lur-
inglon aud ITS vicinity, that they prepared to
attend to all business in their line with promnf.
ness, and in sty e not surpassed by any other
estab lshment in the west, and for prices cheaper
than the cheapest. They will make garments
for cash as follows:-Coats from 50 to Sc. ac-
cording to the style and quality, all other gar
ments proportionably low.
Shep on the corner of jefferson and Main sts.
IN the room over Van Dusen's shoe store
IICutting done with care at all times when
called for. H
Burlington Dec 81, 1S45-tf
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07
NEW GOODS.
THE Subscriber is now receiving his SUP
PLY of
& aa' FAIL GOODS,
which consists Of general assortment Of

WHICH cUHsIStS u 6eueIst aSsof tWcHtVt
DRY GOODS, GRocERIls, BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAPS, SCHOOL BOOKS, PAPER,
STATIONERY, &C.,
with many other articles. All Of which am
disposed 10 sell at very reduced prices for CASH
or Country Produce, for which will allow the
highest market prices. Call and see prices and
then judge for yourselves. u. ...-
OCT II, 45 WESLEY JONESs
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07
Gun and White snlithing.
BARRETT HOUSE.

BARRETT HOUSE,
Corner Of Jeferson and Third streets, Burlington.
&c. FLETCHER, PROPRIETOR.
THIS House, recently opened is one of the
largest and most commodious in the West
ern country. 1t has all the conveniences of the
large hotels in the Cities and is fitted and fur
nished in the neatest and most substantial man.
ner. The proprietor has had much experience
In the keeping of public houses, which, taken in
connection with the facilities afforded in Bur-
lington for furnishing his table. justifes him in
promising that the character of his house shall
be kept up.
Visitors from the South and elsewhere, with
or without families, can al all times be accom-
medated with pleasant and airy rooms, and on
reasonable terms.
Families will also be taken as permanent boar
ders.
Aug. 80, 1845.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser., 1846-02-07

Paris White Tea and Dining Ware
HE subscriber has just received at his
China and Hardware store opposite the
Barret House large additions to his stock oi
Tea and Dining Ware, which he offers for sale
at Philadelphia and New York prices with car
riage added. Tea and Coffee cups, French shane.
very splendid article, and well suited to board
ing houses and Hotels.
aug %, '45 d. MCINTYRE.