The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-19


]. Cormick, u. s. N. Capt. Nichols do DR.. N.
Pinkney, do. d. Rollst, do. F. Gunlell and Lady,
Penn. E. Brown and Lady, NY. Col. Churchill,
u. S.. A. 1t. Hammond, do. Mrs. E. M Chirchill,
Ga. Mr.. Cyler do. Mr.. Countee, u. s. ~. and Sis
ter. H. Hay, N. Y. j. w. Amol Phil.
The National Intelligencer Of yesterday con-
tains most interesting statement Of the Local
News, from which we extract the following
items:
The National Fair is on the eve of its com
inencement, and there is, we are gratified to
observe, strong reason to believe that, in point
Of grandeur and interest, it will in nowise dis
appoint the just expectations Of those who are
friendly to the cause Of American skill, indus
try, and enterprise. During the last three
days, manufactured articles, Of great beauty
and excellence, have been received from nu-
tmerous factories in Philadelphia, New York,
Baltimore, Boston, Connecticut, Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, Fredericksburg, &c. Glass and
earthen ware, handsome and substantial car
petng, cotton goods Of various kinds, splendid
military articles, gum-elastic shoes of extraor-
dinary make and finish, and magnificent furni-
ture, are already received and being arranged
for exhibition. The Robert Stockton steamer.
from Philadelphia, arrived about noon on Sa-
turday, with a cargo of rich and valuable arti-
cles, the manufactures of that great city, and
with a number of hands, who have the goods
in charge, who will, this day, be busiy en-
ployed, under the direction of Mr. Ellis, of
Boston, in putting up and arranging the costly
rosewood furniture, and other splendid articles,
that are sent on for exhibition at the National
Fair. II is expected the Baltimore specimens of
manufactured articles will pour in to day and to-
morrow by every successive train OF cars. We
hail the arrival Of all the noble specimens of
goods that may be sent to the National Fair,
and not of the goods alone, but of all who may
visit this metropolis during the period of this
grand National Exhibition.
The city is now rapidly filling with visitors
from all quarters, who have come on to attend
the National Fair. Some thousands of rare
and beautiful articles have already arrived, and
are being arranged for inspection. When all
the arrangements shall have been completed
the exhibition will astonish the nation"
The pickpockeis are already busy. Yester-
day there were several sufferers from these
light fingered gentry. Ladies, especially, will
w WCn w icdfC uhCH SOlu watches al nome
There are great many inquiries relative TO
the Webster Investigating Committee. The
Committee is hard at work but as the subject
is an important one, and the labor is great, the
report cannot be perfected in hurry. What
ever the facts are, little delay cannot alter
them.
AT the volunteer meeting at the City Hall,
certain member OF Congress, after making
short speech, and being pressed to go on,
swore that he was not fit to make a long
speech, as he had but just returned from
spree at the Baltimore races.
The expense OF the bills for increasing the
rank and file Of the army, and for raising
regiment OF rihemen will amount to two mil
lions OF dollars. This, added TO The ten mil
lions for the volunteers, will amount TO the
sum now in the Treasury
A great deal has been said about the antci
pated sickness of our army from the climate
OF Mexico. Experience, in a thousand in.
stances, has proved that the water drinker
stands hundred chances to one over the
drunkard.
Yesterday green veil and something else,
were picked up in the Rotunda of the Capi
tol. Ladies should pay little attention to the
fastenings.
Governor Edwards, Of Missouri, is now in
the city. II is supposed that he has come on
10 relation to the volunteer forces in that State
IL is rumored that Messrs. Bancroft and
Marcy will shortly leave the Cahinet