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svat WI SEES BELIEVED ON HIMso
~ We took occasion to notice, in our 9th
number, the principle involved in the above
question, and illustrated its influence from
the party politician. We then noticed who
might be considered the rulers, or those
who occupy places of distinction and en-
inepce in the community, and to whom the
mass look for example as well as precept.
We took notice of the difficulty that might
possibly stand in the way Of these rulers
believing. We put the question in refer
ence to these. We said, as to their. opin-
ions and practice in reference to the Tenn
perance cause, that they were important
questions to these very rulers, and also
stated that we could answer some of them
favorably, and we did hope soon to be able
to answer in the same way as to others; !;
indeed, we would hope of all. Well, then,
we say as to some, they have taken the
paper, they speak well Of it, they send it
abroad. These, too, are men Of worth in
every respect There are none found who
do not acknowledge the philosophy, and
the religion too, of the Total Abstinence
pledge; but still there are many, who, from
some cause or other, do not come up to
our aid. Perhaps they are too modest
Well, we hope they will soon acquire more
confidence, and come forward and drink at
our Fountain. It is good as remedy, it is
good as preventive. Indeed, if men would
only muster up confidence to take hold and
not let 60, it is specific, no mistake.
Nrs. iNeh &~4.~s-~~~-s--~~-e~~~~--~~~~~ 4 4
NEW WoRK.--We have received Volume
], of " The LIBRARY or COMMERCE." by
Freeman Hunt, Editor of the Merchants
Magazine. This volume contains
l. Sketch Of the commercial intercourse
As Of the world with China.
II. History Of the British Corn Laws By
J. G., Plat; with additions by the Ame-
4 ricas editor.
IIl. Memoirs Of Commercial delusions: en-
bracing historical sketches Of the Mis-
~ sissippi scheme and the South Sea bub-
ble. By Charles Mackay, Esq.
cuTo country Like our own, so essen
tia1ly commercial, few topics are more inn
pUssAnt than those which relate TO its mer-
canils affairs. The multifom and varied
shsIsetsr Of commerce, so all but exhaust
lees in its resources--its close relation with,
- iidlasnce upon, political and domestic
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Church temperance Pledge.--At meet
ing Of the New England Christian Confer
ence, lately held at Lynn, Mass, the fol-
lowing resolution WIS adopted
"Resolred, That il would be Of great
advantage to the caIse Of temperance, and
the cause Of God, fr every church in New
England, to draw ub pledge Of total abb
stinence, called the 6 Church Temperance
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A fellow yesterday ran off with boiled
ham from the counter Of tavern in St.
Charles street, where il had been just left for
lunch. The bar-keeper taking the poker
which stood at the stove, in his hand, pur-
sued him up by Lafayette Square, as hard as
ne could run, to save, or rather recover his
bacon.
"Well, swon," said down-easter who
saw the first fellow running, and did not no.
tice the bar-keeper, who was far behind, " /
swan, if that are follow don't run Just as if
he had lost his senses.o
So he has,' saida wag, who heard the
remark" don't you see he's got the man
6ith The poker after him-Delta,
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been benefited from the use of them, we
cordially say, we rejoice in your relief,
though never effected by the rings, Sc, but,
at the same time, regret to see science de-
graded for the purposes Of deception and
gain.
Some wear red yarn about their neck
as preventive against bleeding at the nose:
others, have we seen, who would not dare
be without horse-chestnut or two in their
pockets, lest, without them, they should be
attacked with rheumatism or gout. Equally
philosophical, though more excusable, are
they who wear galvanic rings for the cure
of the toothache, and various other COM
plants. ssThe metals of which DR.. Chris
ties patent rings are composed are prepared
by secret process, known only to the dis
coverer, for which he obtained his patent,
and all " " are worthless, and without any
beneficial effect whatever" S. w. W..
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Umbrellas are like the feeting hours Of youth
when gone they never come back--like the dew
on the mountan--the summer dried river----h he
spray Of the fountain--they are gone, forever.
America could support $50, 100000 Of inhabit
ants, without being so densely populated as Eu-
rope now is.
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SHIPwRECK AND IT'S MELANCHOLY CON-
sEQUENcE.-A correspondent of the Nor
folk Herald writes as follows from Plymouth
North Carolina, under date of the 18th in
slant
"On the night of Tuesday, the 9th inst the
schooner Comet, Of this place, was wreck
ed on the Worth Point of Breakers, near Oc-
racoke, and all on board perished. Besides
the crew, there were two young men, the
sons of Mr. SrErHEN LONG, of Williamson
promising interesting youths, in the morning
Of manhood, the pride and hope of their
heart-strlcken unfortunate parent
g But, oh, sir, how shall describe the
awful calamity which the effects of the
news of the death of her commander
Captain THOMAS S. CHASE, our townsman,
has brought on his poor disconsolate widow
and two helpless babes So intense and
overpowering was her distress at the unhappy
fate of her ahectonate husband, that it is
presumed reason must have been overthown
in the dreadful trial. Last night, between
one and five o'clock, she arose from her bed
and though severely cold, plunged into the
river with both her children. The.bod of
Mrs. c. has been recovered, but as yet nei-
ther of the poor innocents."
-~>~-~---~>----~-,~-~~~~~~~~
ONO STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY,"
At meeting of this Society, held at Co
lumbus, on the 18th December last, the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopt
ed -
Resolued, That we memorialize the Le-
glslature now in session, to so amend the
present laws regulating the sale of intoxica-
ting drinks as to submit the question whe-
ther licenses shall be granted in the respec-
tive wards, precincts, and townships, of the
several counties in this State, to the legal
voters in such wards, precincts and town
ships at the annual spring election---or if, in
their legislative wisdom, they shall think
this course improper, that they be memo
rialized so to amend the law of February
Sd, 1845, as that no license shall be grant
ed to sell intoxicating liquors, &c., in any
ward, township, or precinct, in this State,
by any court Of common pleas or any other
power authorized to grant, when remon-
STRANGE signed by majority Of the legal
voters in said ward, precinct or township,
shall be duly presented for one year; nor
thereafter, unless a petition signed by ma
jority Of legal voters In said ward, township,
or precinct, properly authenticated, shall be
presented, praying that the applicant may
have the privilege to sell intoxicating Ii
quors.
Church temperance Pledge.-Ata meet
ing Of the New England Christian Confer
ence, lately held at Lynn, Mass, the fol-
lowing resolution WIS adopted
"Resolred, That il would be Of great
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+" He TINT WOULD H.fVE Il FRIEND
MUST BE FRIE.NrDLY.n

'HE PRINTERS all say that the way to OBJ
i tain good run Of customers is to advertise
your goods and merchandise in the newspapers:
Therefore, L. s. BECK & SON would most re-
sspectfully call the attention of their friends and
the public generally to their stock of new and Sc
cond-hand House-furnishing Goods, Pennsylvania
avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th streets
as We intend to sell cheap as the cheapest if not
cheaper
we would just say to all, Come and seen We
have on hand, and intend keeping, good supply
OF new and secondhand houss-furnishinp goods
too numerous to mention.
Il. s. BECK s. SON.
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Pledge" upon which should be placed the
name OF each present member and ever after
to be presented to all who may wish TO
join the church for their signatures, thus
making every particular church temper
ance association of itself.''
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THEcOL UMBIAN FOUNTAIN,
TIDRsDAY MORNING, JAN. %, 1886.
OUR POSITION.

OUH FOSlllON.
The Fountain is being circulated among
80 many of the free citizens of this happy
country that it becomes necessary for us
clearly to define our position, especially so
ss we are making arrangements by which it
inasmuch as we intend, very soon, to issue
daily and weekly.
Well, then, we are the uncompromisng
advocates Of Temperance on the plan of
Total Abstinence from intoxicating liquor
as beverage. We expect to urge this prin-
ciple upon the attention Of the whole COM
munity. We shall urge the propriety of the
abolition OF all license for the sale, as be-
verage, Of intoxicating drinks; but in this
we wish'to submit the matter to the soyer-
eign people. Thus, we feel it our duty to
, state our, grand object We believe, in its
accomplishment, it will carry many other
very important matters, Of interest to the
welfare Of every class of our country, and
perpctuate our free institutions.
u But il may be important for us to state
what we,will not do. We will not inter
fere with the religious or political opinions
Of any. We only wish to carry our prin-
sciples to them where they now are, to bene-
sfit them in time, and thereby fit them better
10 prepare for their final account
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FUNERAL OBSEQUIES OF THE HON.
.aulFs t4t- VIM. TAYLOR, OF VIRGINIA.
has On Tuesday last the funeral solemnities
i in relation to the demise of this estimable
gentleman, took place in the Hall Of the
House Of Representatives. The spacious
chamber was crowded with anxious witness
es Of the solemn scene. The President of the
United States and the members of the Cabi-
met, Vice President and the Senate, Speaker
of the House and Members Of Congress,
Judges Of the Supreme Court and Officers Of
the Army and Navy, Foreign Ministers, and
citizens shaking one Of the most imposing
assemblies ever convened in this or any
other country. The services were intro
duced by the reading of the Goth Psalm by
the Chaplain Of the Senate; after which fol-
lowed an appropriate and iervent prayer by
the Chaplain of the House. The Rev. Mr..
fusion, at the request Of the widow and
friends Of the deceased, preached the SER
mon, founded on the first chapter of Job,
last clause of the 2lst verse;" The Lord
gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed
be the name of the Lord''
The leading papers of the city represent
the services as solemn, impressive and ap-
propriate.
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~ The members Of the DIsrRIcr AssEMnIv
OF Y. b. OF 1. will meet on Saturday, Oath instant
at o'clock, at the room of DR.. F. Howard. lltb ST
Every member is expected to be present, as busi-
ness of importance will then be considered and ac
led upon. U. WARD, President
A CARD.-The undersigned begs leave to ten
n der his thanks to the citizens of this COM
munlty for the liberal patronage which they have
bestowed upon MN during the past year, and very
respectfully informs them that he still continues
the Auction and Commission business at Concert
Hall, near Browns hotel, where he will promptly
and with dispatch discharge all business in his
line to the satisfaction of any and all persons who
may favor him with it.
lie would also inform those who are in arrears
with him to call and settle their accounts as soon
as possiole' ne needfa being at all times accepa-
BILE, and at this time peculiarly indispensable.
A. GREEN,
jan 20 Auction and Commission Merchant
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.
The ORAToRIo OF JEPHTHA.-This pro-
duction Of a native composer, Mr.. J. III.
Hewitt, says the N. Y. Heard, is to be
brought before the public on Wednesday
night at the Tabernacle, by the Sacred Mu-
sic Society Of this city. Its simplicity and
beauty are highly spoken Of by those who
are capable Of Judging. Offs success at the
South our correspondents have already spo-
ken in very favorable terms. There is but
little doubt that the superior strength Of the
Sacred Music Society will give it fair test
Miss Northall and Mrs Andrews take the
principal soprano parts-they are both vo-
calists Of reputation. Mr.. Paige, who per-
sonates Jephtha, is an excellent tenore, and
Mr. Sheppard possesses capital voice for
the primo basso. With such auXliaries, the
Oratorio ought to have fair trial.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17

The Wings ofBoston hada glorious meet
ing in Faneuil Hall on Friday evening Mr.
Geo. r. Curtis defended Mr.. Winthrop, and
Daniel Webster addressed the meeting in re
view Of our present position, and the acts o.
the Polk administration. for an hsur and a
halt, Joseph Bell. late Of N. H.. presided
and MIR. Stephenson closed by an appeal 10
the voters, which was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Mr.. Webster was welcomed BY
three times three In The course Of his re-
marks he said, Gas copied from the daily
Advertiser):
He was no Wing, Mr.. Webster said, who
could look for any good through aviola,ion
of the Constitution. Suck desire had been
charged upon the party here, but it was
false charge. No Wing here contemplated
any action not authorized by the Conslitu
ton. Looking 10 our existing condition oil
wide spread prosperity, and our past history,
we could all see that the element al the loun-
daion of ALL that by which we were power
iul Al home and respected, was the Constiu-
ton Of the United States, TWAS our duty
then to lrown Indignantly on the flrstattempi
TO shake the pillars o. this great institution
Of our Liberty.
1T was founded about the time Of the great
French Revolution, which shook the " hole
Of the European world, and tho influences Of
which were not unfelt in this country. What
carried us through that eventful crisis ! II
was the Constitution of the United States.
With HIN at the helm to whom its first ad
ministration was entrusted, it became the ark
that bore as safely over the ocean Of the
world. agitated into whirlpool. as if Eolus
had let loose all his storms. There were al
that crisis, but two helsmen in the world who
avoided the danger ;-Cne Palinurus in this
country. and one IN the old world. The one
he Of whom the phrase is used that he was
the pilot that weathered the Storm the 9TH
err, here,-a greater man and a greater pilot
he not only weathered the storm but he
controlled it. This Constitution. therefore.
which had done so much good for us. which
we now possessed and were called on TO
maintain and defend. was the true rallyine
point for all true Wings Of the United
States, now and forever.
If we should say that because we are dis
satisfied in this respect or that respect IN the
act under this Constitution, we would there
fore undertake to destroy or impair 1t, or TO
get rid of il, we should act most unwiscly.-
and not more wisely than if we should desire
to be able 10 strike down the sun from he av-
en-, because the moon sometimes eclipses Its
light, and a cloud passes over is Disc
Mr.. Webster's speech was listened to with
the greatest attention and interrupted by fire.
quent und hearty bursts of applause. and was
greeted at the close with immense cheering.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17
THE RAILROAD.

We find some of our readers quite incred-
ulous as to the success OF the rail road after
all. The numerous obstacles which have
hitherto arisen to retard its progress, they
regard as only additional grounds to antici-
pate future disappointments. But this is no
legitimate method Of reasoning. Our road
will go ahead. 1t will soon be put under
contract. 1t is the best project for stockhol-
ders in New England, and the same indomi-
table perseverance on the part of our Pres.
dent Judge Toilet which has hitherto so sue
cessfully vanquished all opposition, will carry
it on to completion. Nothing can prevent
this happy result but failure of the people
of Vermont to pay their assessments. If
you would rob yourselves of the richest boon
ever presented to your acceptance, Withhold
your assessments. As to the stock when
the road IS finished it will be better than the
gold and silver you have paid for it,
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17

Hale. Mr.. Palfrcy ants several hundred of
a majority, bur there can be no doubt we shall
carry the district at the next election. and
thus present an undivided Wing front in Con-
gress. The Senate will be entirely Wing.
In the House the Locos have hardly elected
corporal's guard.
The same storm that swept Pennsylvania &
New York has extended its ravages to Loco
Focoism in the old Bay State, and has hardly
left vistsge within our borders Massachu-
sets is the banner Wing State of the present
year.
SENATE.
Five Wing Senators are electediu Suffolk
3 in Essex. 2 in Hampshire, 2 in Franklin. 3
in Bristol, Pin Plymouth, 2 in Bar nstabIe. ! in
Nantucket and Dukes-20; and probably 5
in Worcester, in Hampden. 3 in Norfolk,
but the vote in these Counties is very close
and the result doubtful, Probably no choice
in Mddlesex and Berkshire.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17
NEW YORK IN THE NEXT
CONGRESS

History relates that Napoleon, Cd the eve
Of his last brilliant victory in Egypt, called a
side his lavorite Murat and observed 10 him,
with his accustomed Oriental exaggeration,
that the destiny of the world depended upon
the issue OF the coming day-fI cannot an
swer for the day. replied the chivalric Gener-
al Of Horse, but il ever infantry were charged
10 the teeth BY Cavalry, the Turks shall be
Tomorrow
Through the whole the last summer and
autumn, active and prominent Wings IN this
State have been anxiously questioned byther
brethren in other States with regard 10 the
issue Of our approaching Election, especially
with regard 10 Members oil Congress. The
answer-general, we presume-has beenthat
we were doing tolerably well. and would try
10 make fair show in the next Congress, in
spite ofihe Native American distraction here.
which we would gladly have healed if we
could except at ruinous cost. Day after
day have we been favored with letters, (very
flattering 10 an Editor, who does not ALWAYS
remember that the multitude suppose that
he tells the truth or not, as the interests ofhis
party may seem TO require,) saying in sub
stance, we gee that you say in your paper
John Young will be chosen Governor bv Tel,
Thousand majority, but what's your pirate
opinion? Above all, how will the Members
OF Congress stand2 Please write us few
lines immediately We generally had bet
ter business on hand than answering these
kind OF inquiries otherwise than through our
discredited columns.
In due time New York speaks for herself
A WING GOVERNOR by Ten Thousand major
ity, Five if not Six WING SENATORS OUT of
eight; Wing ASSEMBLY and JoINTBAILor.
and WHIG COUNTY OFFICERS in majority
of our Counties are part of the results.
As 10 MEMBERS OF CoNGREss, we claim
that New York has done her part towards
The National renovation. or her thirty four
Members, Twenty Three are thorough, all
weather Wings, and Three more Of Seger is
chosen) hostile to the late ruling dynasty in
our State and elected by Wing votes. Add
10 these Mr.. jenkins Of Oneida. who, though
not on The Wig ticket, isa thorough friend TO
Protection 10 Home Labor and determined
opponent of the Slavery extending spirit
which has of late borne sway in Congress e.
still has complete possession Of the White
House. and VIC think it will be conceded that
New York has brought her end well up, not
the loss OF three Members here
abouts by the Native calamity. When the
question of Protection or anti-Protection
comes up, (as it must) in the next House, the
Empire State will stand Twenty Six for to
Eight against the policy ofProtection, and of
the eight four will have been chosen by min |
critics of their respective constituencies |
Gentlemen of the East, the West, and the |
South have not the Middle States done their |
share of the work apportioned among us /?
If We fail TO secure Wing Congress. whose
Iault will it be?
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17

CIRcAssIA. The Russians have met with
fresh reverses in Circassia. In order to insure
success against Schamyl, Prince Warenzofi
was some time since appointed 10 The COM
mand af the Russian forces. With more
numerous army than had ever been previous
ly employed in this warfare, the Priu &c undei-
took an expedition to Darga, for the purpose
Of there establishing Russian post. He
reached Darea after an arduous march thru
a most difficult country with great loss. every
pass being obsiinately defended by the Cireas-
slams. Hitherto he had driven the enemy be-
fore him; but their turn now came, and the
Prince was so hard pressed as 10 be forced to
fight hand TO hand in melee with the barba-
rians. His retreat TO Darga was series of
defeats. At Janyouchy, in Georgia, fighting
like common soldier, he barely escaped be-
Ing taken prisoner; and his campaign termin-
ated in rout and fight. On the lowest COM
pHation, twenty thousand men ofthe Russian
army must have fallen in battle during the
campaign, alter this action had taken place.
In Subsequent Operations, Schamvli is sta
ted To have followed up his previous success
Is BY taking the Russian fort Asahjeck. The
report IS that Prince Woronzof has been re-
called and sent Ambassador TO Vienna. This
appointment is viewed in the light of dis
grace, since the Prince thus loses his post as
Governor of the Crimea and Ukraine.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The Brittania arrived on Saturday morn
ing. Sailed on the 20th--17 days-rough
weaher-SO passengers.
The Great Britain had not been gototi, and
was driven up still further, 10 feet in the
sand. with stone bottom. She had holes
in her bottom, and filled with the tide. They
have only hopes of getting her of. Trade
in the manufacturing districts was dull.
The distresses in Ireland were increasing IN
severity, and riots and fearful outrages had
occurred Grain of all kinds was in ready
demand, as the failures were supposed 10 be
greater on the continent than before contem-
plated In the West of Ireland particularly,
deaths innumerable; have occurred from
starvation, and open attacks on property
are occurring every day. Another account
from Limerick says. The people are liter
ally perishing.' Proclamations are issued on
account oil oulrages, but the iesolation and
danger are exciting serious apprehensions.
A successful revolution has overturned the
Grand Council of Geneva, who had afforded
countenance to the Jesuits.
The Queen of Spain was married 10 her
cousin, on the 9th, who is TO enjoy the title,
at least of King. At the same time, her sis
Ter was masried TO the Duke de Montpenser
youngest son ofLouis Philippe. The moth
er, Christina, late Queen, was present.
1t is said that the British Government was
about contracting a loan of seven millions,
nearly equal to thirty-fve millions OF
dollars, for bread 10 supply her starving
population. The money must find lis way
here. The balance of trade is now greatly
in our favor.