The Columbian fountain., 1846-11-04

dssp diseh Il font, and sSsusd = srsns muslst-
nv iorce in ths rear uu6of complete shelter There
were two other batteries Of grspe shot discharged
that swept the ground continually.
.Col Mflchsll, who commended the regiment o.
Ohio volunteers, was wounded about the same ume
that was, and we then prudently sbandcned sne
enterprise, as we became convinced that our loss
would have been probably at least ons nunuieu l'o'o
men, had we persevered.
~ hope YOU will not think acted rashly. know
that am often rash wheIe involve myself alone
not SO, however, when the fate Of others are al
stake.
.'The condition in which we were placed fully
justified. If il did not positively require US to make
the attempt The peculiarly Of our situation cam
not now explain without going into greater detail
than am able TO do"
This extract from letter Of Gen. Butler to . re-
Iatiye in Kentucky only serves " whst the appetite
to know the whole truth Of this affair in which his
prudence, to say the least Of il. Il involved.
s,E.k g4 s---ssh~-st 81,
Nh. j. F. PoLK's PAnrHIrr.-This brochure
from the Press of our townsmsn, James ~. Davis,
discusses the qnestion--To whom Il thsltpdis dur
for Religious Tolsrston in the old Colony Of My
land The fact, we believe, Is admitted BY a that
freedom Of conscience did exist under the Proprie-
tary Government Of our neighbor State, but there
is difference of opinion as to the author or authors
Of that gracious exemption from religious tyranny.
The Catholic writers and Mr.. Bancroft take the
ground that it is wholly due to Lord Baltimore the
grantee Of the crown. Mr.. Polk and Mr.. Kennedy
contend that this great boon was solely secured to
the coloniss Of St. Marys BY the Protestant King.
Charles |, in the original charter granted by him to
the Lord Proprietor. Without going into the mer-
its Of the question, suspect the truth lies in this
case as il does in almost all cases Of excited
troversy--in medic. However, they who are curl
GUS in such matters will find in Mr. Folks Pam
phlet much to engage their attention. t''
"No ENEMr."--We read this communication
with some astonishment, because We are sure Of
having laborsd to make our paper valuable, How
ever, if our friends pleased than ever with
our late renewed exertions, we have no objection.
Certainly we shall spare pains to deserve the
pliment Of "No Eaemy,' and if those who swish US
wsl' will only do what they can by advertising in
our columns extensively, and writing such BRIEF
communications as they may see fit, we shall be able
to present the citizens daily with sheet worthy Of
their support We have had to struggle hard hith-
erto but think we indications Of great prosperi
ty ahead. [See Fourth Page.l ta
THE SwoRDs.-In the Board Of Common Coun-
c on Monday evening, the resolution voting swords
to May and PIeasanton, was laid on the table. The
cost, probably, would have been $500. Il must not
be thought that our city fathers lack gratitude; on
the contrary, if necessary, they would turn every
ploughshare into sword, and every pruning hook
into spear. But there are many who think that
such distinction would be invidions; beside the
exchequer box is in danger Of falling 70 pieces in
consequence Of heavy pressure Of golden eagles
The GALE AT HAvANA-The gale Of the 10th
ult., lated several hours at HAVANA; and sunk,
wrecked, dismasted and otherwise injured all the
vessels ont Of the l04 in the harbor but twelve -
Great damage il is said has been done to the sugar
and coffee crops but this intelligence is to be taken
with many grains Of allowance, for spectators are
ever ready to magnify such events beyond the truth
U To the designation Of any particular Wing
y
the National Intelligencsr is opposed but thinks
that the canvassng, in private conversation, of the
qualifications Of gentlemen Of that party looking to
that high office, by far the best mode of discussion
FIRE. A very destructive fire occurred at Moya-
mensng district Philadelphia, on Sunday last. The
rope walk Of Joshua Search, and two rows Of dwell
lings, besides the varnish manufactory Of Mr.. Hal
loway in which the Ere originated, were consumed.
The Times says, the dwellings were occupied by
poor families who suffered greatly on account Of
this accident. Hs.a @
CHILLs AND FEvERs AMONG THE PRIrTERs.--
The editor and several of the hands connected with
the Williamsport, Md. Times had 'smarting Of
the chs and fevers recently, but are now convale-
scent and the publication of the neat little paper is
resumed We wish our brother editor all possible
encouragement and success.