The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH a 1876.

TO whom it may be convenient, that we have
box at Stott's Drug Store, for the reception
Of adve r,isements, &c. for the Fountain.
ANY Communications left at Edmund F.
Browns Agency office and Commission store,
street, near Treasury Department, will be
Immediately forwarded 10 US,
>~--~>~~~~>~-~~>~~~>~~~~~~~~~~
The honorable members Of Congress will be
pleased to receive our thanks for the kind re-
ception they have given to the Weekly Foun-
tain. We trust they will not be losers, either
in their pockets or in their principles and,
even il il should not be Of moral character,
sufficiently philosophical, or essentially i'm
prove their present condition, we do not in
tend il shall lessen their present standing. We
ever intend to be respectful and loving in our
feelings and in our remarks; and If at any
time we feel ourselves bound to express our
hatred to SIN, still we love the sinner. We
always wish 10 speak plainly, yet respectfully.
We never substitute ridicule or abuse for argu
ment, or low dogmatism in the place Of truth
and reason. With regard to Mr.. Mcconnell,
who seems to think we wish to knock him on
the pate, we shall be very glad if any remarks
made by us enter his head and instruct his in
tellect and improve his heart, thereby making
him wise and good man, if he is not such; /;
or. if he is already wise and good man. as
sist him in maintaining his integrity. AS with
nations, 50 with individuals e Righteousness
exalteth p" sin is reproach." We would
not hurt hair on Mr.. McConnell's head we
would not excite by fire or by yar, but we
would pour on a little cold water to prevent
infammation--we would pour out to Mr.. Nc
Connell, and to all who wish, the healing and
preserving waters which flow from the Foun-
tain. No one who will follow our prescrip-
tons, will live or die disgraced by drunken
ness. If Mr.. Mcconnell, or any one else, has
any thing better to offer, let us hear from him
or them. Every thing good, and calculated
to instruct and improve, we will put in the
Fountain and send out.
MISSIONARIES in. CHINA.-It is gratifying to
perceive probability Of introducing Christi.
anity into this vast empire. The four principle
Mission Boards Of the United States have
now n able. men, including S physicians and
printers, devoted to China, many Of whom
have acquired a knowledge Of that difficult
language. The late edict Of the Emperor al
lows Christianity in the five great free ports,
and pledges 70 Christians who may be spread
ing their religion in the interior, candid in.
vestiga,ion, through the Consuls of their re-
spective nations, of any charges which may
be brought against them. Churches are build
ing, and efficient missionary operations ex-.
tending in Canton and other principle cities.
The Baptist mission have about ten Chinese
colporteurs successfully employed. There are
also Roman Catholic missionaries in the coun-
try, but we have not been able to ascertain
their, number. g t
PUNISHMENT FOR SLAsDER.-In the thir-
teenth century the laws Of Poland were very
severe against SANDER. The person who was
convicted of propagating an unfounded tale
of scandal, initiating against the character of
an honest individual. was forthwith sentenced
10 place himself publicly under table, in the
attitude Of dog-there to bark three several
times, and between every barking to declare
that be had ....lied like "a dog" .
We agree with the Portland Tribune, from
which the above is taken, that were such a
law in force here, we should see many under
the table, Those who SANDER their neighbors
are the most detestable characters we know of.
No virtue, however exalted, or innocence,
however lovely and defenceless, is secure from
these human hyenas. 1t may appear some
what paradoxical TO say that innocence is de-
fenceless but moments thought will con-
vince us that conscious integrity will not al
ways sustain those who have been cruelty as
persed Many an innocent man may be in
his grave before he has g lived down /" false
report.
GOV. BRIGGS OF MASSACHUSETTS
Our readers are aware that this distinguished
gentleman is jealous advocate Of Tempe
rance. It cannot be otherwise than gratifying
. the lovers of the cause, to behold one whose
talents, reputation. and high position, make
such ap auxiliary desirable, at the head of our
glorious phalanx ID the old Bay State. In
= ~ Il ebl L. -