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The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18
MY OWN.
BY ELIZA COOK.

BY ELIZA COOK.
my own, my own'--oh who shall dare
To set this seal of claim on earth
When schance and change are everywhere,
On all and each Of human birth.
my own, my own'--these words are breathet
BY the young mother o'er her child;
Her hope and JOY about it wreathed,
Like moss to wood fowers-warm and wild
'My own, my ewn'-so gently sighs
The doating lover to his bride,
Finding his sunshine in her eyes,
His world of pleasure by her side.
my own, my own'--so gaily sings
The merchant with exulting lip,
While the strong eastern pinion bring
The heavy freight and gallant ship.
my own, my own'-the miser cries,
O'er tarnished dross and parchment fold,
Chained where his cumbrous Golfer lies,
With hand all close, and heart all cold
'My own, my own'---the poet one
Thus fondly halls the minstrel power,
While dreaming in the summer sun,
Our musiug in the moonlight hour
my own, my own'--the fair girl says, as
Noting her beauty, young and bright
Smoothing her ringlet as it strays
Upon her cheek with proud delight.
sMy own, my own'--these words resound
Distinctly through the Babel noise,
From kings with mighty nations round,
And infants DER their gathered toys.
my own, my own'--aye, thus we boast
Short-sighted worshippers of clay;
Yet where's the the heart that holds no ghost
OF treasure lent and snatched away2
Who has not stood beneath life's tree,
'Rapt by some song-brd, perchlng nigh,
And when the music seemed TO be
The sweetest, seen the warbler fly?
Who has not planted some fair shoot,
Nursing it as the garden gem,
And seen foul canker sap Its root
Or rushing storm wind snap the stem
Do we not meet hard blows, that fall
Upon the pile deem'd most secure2
Do we not grieve the strokes that leave
The poet mad-the rich man poor2
Do we not see deep love estrange-
Thrust from the heart il held so dear,
And all the dazzling garlands change
For willow branches dead and scar?
Do we not see the pest worm steal
The rose of beauty TO destroy2
Does not the frantic mother kneel
Beside her 'own,' her cofhn'd boy2
my own, my own'--oh cheating speech,
How soon its falsehood smites the breast
What monitors come nigh to teach
Man 10 be hnmble while he's blest!
Who shall presume with boasting hand
To trace such words on aught below
II is but writing on the sand
Where troubled waters ebb and fow.
Our talents are but held in trust.
Grasp them as closely as we will;
And draughts that swim with brightest brim,
The hghtest touch will serve 10 spill.
my own. my own'--oh! who shall dare
Thus TO defy pain, woe, and strife,
When schance and cha nge' are everywhere
And death walks hand IN hand with life.
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BOOTS AND SHOES, Just received

ID We have a ful and complete assortment OF
Mems Boots, Bootees, Nulli6ers and Caters, Ladies
Caters, HaIf-Gaers, Kid & Morocco Buskins, Ties
and Slippers French style Misses Cater Bootss
Half Caters, Buskins, Ties and Slippers together
with complete assortment of ChilJrens Snoes,
which we will sell at the very lowest cash prices.
r. l.. SMALLWOoD & CO.,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets
may 2-n
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BRICKLAYERs WANTED,

'TO work on the Temperance Hail. to receive pay
i in stock brcklayers friendly to the Temperance
cause, who would be willing to work for stock in the
building, or give day two for the good of the
cause, can 60 to work Immediately materials are on
the ground and the work ready apply to,
sept l4-f s. PARKER, or
GEO. SAVAGE
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

General Joseph Chandler, of Augusta, Me,
was found dead in his bed room, on Monday
morning, at Walkers Hotel, Park Row, New
York. He was lying on his bed with his clothes
on, with one finger thrust though the button
hole of his coat He was rs years of age. His
body will be taken home TO Maine for inter
ment
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We find the following advertisement in the
Boston Investigator:
Board wanted by an old gentlemen, in a
private+in6del family at the North End. Apply
at this Office"
What was his objectp Was it TO convert
them ED. OF FoUN.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

OThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west of i4th street, are not autharzed receive the
money for the Fountain they are only to carry the
paper Ifany Of the subscribers fail to get the paper
they win please let it be known Our proper au-
thorized collector viii call on the first Saturday In
every month, and collect the amount due.
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SELECTED SCRAPS.

SOMETHING WORTHY OF NoTIoE.-When
was in Berlin, ! went into the public prison,
and visited every part of the establishment.
AT last was introduced into very large hall,
which was full of CHI .aren, with their books
and teachers, and having the appearance of
Prussian school room. What" said / lis
it possible that all these children are imprison.
ed for crime2" "Oh no. said my conduc-
tor, smiling at my simplicity, but if parent
is imprisoned for crime. and on that account
his children are likely to grow up in ignorance
and crime, the government places them here,
and maintains and educates them for useful
employment" This was a new idea to me.
| know not that il has ever been suggested in
the United States; but surely il is the duty of
the government, as well as its highest interest,
when man is paying the penalties OF his
crimes in public prison, to see that his unof-
Tending children are not left TO suffer and in
herit their fathers vices. Surely it would be
better Tor the child, and cheaper as well as
better for the State. Let it not be supposed
that man will go TO prison for the sake OF
leaving his children 10 be taken care OF, for
those who 90 to prison, usually have little re-
gard for their children. If they had, discipline
like that OF Berlin prison, would soon slcken
them of such bargain.--Prof. Slows Report.
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Still. PROGRESSING. A Division OF the
Sons of Temperance was instituted, under
very fattering circumstances, at Lafayette,
Indiana, on the 26th ult. This makes The 24th
establishment in Indiana. Already, through
this instrumentality, have no less than 10000
human beings, within a few years, been
banded together in the bonds of Fraternal
Brotherhood, pledged to total abstinence them
selves. and to the advancement of the cause OF
Temperance, Virtue, and Honor, among their
fellow men. The peculiar nature Of the ties
which bind them--the many inducements, and
safeguards thrown around them-furnish am
pie ground for confidence in the success Of the
glorious cause.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

The appointment of the Earl of Elgin TO
the Governor Generalship of Canada. seems
to please the Canadians. The Earl Of Elgin,
whose peerage dates back as far as 1858, is in
the very prime Of life. His lordship is wild
over the countess having died in lS43-and
we believe he has no family living.
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CARRIERS

90 Carriers are wanted forthis paper Any
one who will take route, shall have them for
62 2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this Office. We feel confident that this affords
fine opportunity for any person out of EN-
ployment
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lie FOUNTAIN.
Friday Morning, september ls. 1916.

60. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, ii not
quite, wide circulation ia this city any other
paper published here; we believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves 10 wider than any 9TH
er city paper Advertisers would do well TO keep
this In mind
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

CAUTION TO DocToRs. A verdict of FIVE hun
dred dollars damages, says the Reading Jour
nal, was recorded in Court of Common Pleas,
last week, against a physician residing in
Kutztown, for unskilful and negligent of a
fractured arm. The verdict is regarded as a
most righteous one. 1t will serve as a warning
to regular physicians and terror to quacks all
over the country.
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M MEDICAL CARD.

R. ALFRED IL. LEE tenders his professional
IL services to the citizens Of Washington and its
vicinity. Office corner Pa. avenue and 7th street,
formerly the dagureotype rooms.
iuly S-3ms
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TRIAL OF SPENCER. The trial of Spencer,
for the murder of his wife, is still in progress.
On Saturday and Monday the cross examina-
ton Of the mother occupied all day, but her
testimony was only reiteraton Of the domestic
troubles. and proved the continued efforts on
the part of the prisoner to induce his wife TO
live with him, and her constant refusal TO do
so.-Ledger.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

A Creole has been arrested at Quebec for
committing forgeries at Montreal, Boston and
New York. He was sent into Montreal on the
9th instant.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

The magnetic Telegraph, in transmitting
the news, makes some rather akward mistakes.
The Buffalo Express, which paper received
the intelligence by the wires Of the death Of F.
G. Mcconnell; has it that S. f. G. McSon-
melt, Of Alabama, is dead.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

The editor Of the LOWELL Courier in late
letter from Scotland, says he listened to an ex-
temporaneous prayer, in Rothsay, which was
three quarters Of an hour long and during all
of which the people were upon their feet
The same divine then preached an extempo-
raneous sermon, which lasted two hours and
a half! II would take great many revivas
to bring us, on this side of the water, TO take
so much religion al time.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

PROMPT ARREST. Otto Sutor, the william
who attempted TO murder Mr. and Mrs. Sym
mes, at Lancaster, Mass, on Thursday night,
was arrested on Saturday.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

A lady once borrowed dictionary Of an ac
quaintance, on returning the book, she was
asked how she liked t2
"Oh," replied the fair one, "lhe words are
beautiful, but don't think much Of the story"
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

"A duellist,' says the Portland Advertiser,
is one who vindicates his pretensions TO live
like gentleman. by dying like fool
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

We regret to learn that the Hon. w. l..
Gather, member of the Senate of Maryland,
is suffering under severe ndisposition at his
residence in Montgomery county.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

A little girl of four years old, was asked by
her mother, the other day, who made the cows
and horses; she replied, why, don't know
Ma-Oh, yes why-God made me. Ipeck
the devil must made them.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

a NoyELrr. 10 see two women pass each
other IN the street, without each turning round
to see what the other had on.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

Somebody says there are three things lncls-
pensable to tranquility in these times-namely,
TO owe nothing--own nolhlng-and know
nothing.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

About 400 army wagons have gone from
Boston TO Mexico
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

DARING ROBBERY. About II O'Clock de
cent looking man rushed with breathless haste
into the office dripping with perspiration, and
said that he was wanted TO 90 to Cattskill, but
missing the boat, went to take a look at the
penitentiary while looking at il, person
asked him 10 change IS bill, and as he pulled
out his pockel-book containing $500 the fellow
snatched il and throwing brick At his head
ran down the hill, he after him, but being stun
ned by the blow, the fellow got oh ofncers
Mack and Osterbout went in pursuit wan lhe
man, but we have not YET learned whetne'
they have been successful. -Knickerbocker
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

TIeHT LAcING. "A learned doctor referring
to tight lacing, AYERS that it is public benefit
as it kills all the foolish girls, and
leaves the wise ones to grow up to be women.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18
SNORING DEACONS.

The deacsns down east have had prac-
lice of snoring loud, while asleep in church,
which appears to disturb some folks there
The Boston Bee of Saturday has the following
very polite notice for one of them
Deacon is requested not TO COM
mence snoring tomorrow, until the sermon is
begun, as some persons in the nelghborhood
Of his pew would like to hear the text
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

SHOE BUSINESS. The shoe business, at Bur-
lington, N. Jersey, is estimated TO amount TO
$500, 900, per annum.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18
A Gnosr. The Brooklyn Star Of saiurda,

A GHosT, The Brooklyn Star of Saturday
says thar quite an excitement was created the
evening previous, about eight o'clock. in The
lower part Of Sands street, al a new building
in progress Of erection Some person had Sc
creted himself in the building and amused him
self by throwing stones from the windows at
persons passing BY, one Of which struck liz
tie fellow upon the head, causing large lump,
and came near breaking his skull. A large
crowd collected, and il was thought advisable
10 call the assistance of watchmen. One or
two came, and after Witnessing the stones fall
for short time, took their lantherns and went
completely through the house, without being
able 10 find his ghoslship. After the watch
men disappeared, figure, wrapped apparent
ly in sheet, appeared in the distance al the
upper window. At this the bystanders told
his majesty that unless he disappeared they
would surround the building, make him cap
tive, and find quarters for him at the watch
house Suddenly the appsrition vanished,
and the mob dispersed. Various stories were
afoat among the people, some declaring that
woman had been murdered years ago in
building which had stood upon that spot. #
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NE W s ITE NJ S.
What is 1T but Map Of busy life,
Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns p Cotpper
l POLICE OFFICE.

ALBANY, Monday, Sept H.
John Boyd was brought up by the watch for
disturbing religious meeting. Justice Cole
fined him s. 10.
Catherine Feeney, for breach of the peace,
was committed.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

An odd sort of genius, having stopped in
a mill, was looking with apparent astonlsh-
ment at the rotary movements OF the machina-
merry, when the miller, thinking to quiz him,
asked him if he had heard the news.
"Not's knows on" said Jonathan, "what
is it2"
"Why.n replied the miller, they say the
DEVILS dead.'
"By jings !" exclaimed he, sis he! Who
tends the mill ~
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"We learn with much regret, that the Hon.
Felix Grundy Mcconnell, committed suicide
in Washington City, on the 10th inst, by
shooung himself through the head He was
a Representative in Congress from the State
Of Alabama. No cause is assigned for this
rash act.-Evening Herald
II is great mistake the Herald and many
other papers have made as to the manner of
Mr.. McConnePs death. The following is the
verdict of The Jury Of Inquest as published in
our paper of the 18th inst--this was published
in the Daily and Weekly Of that date:
That the deceased came to his death by stabs
inflicted by himself with a clasp knife in his
right side and neck, on the morning of the lOtn
of September, 1916. while he was at his lodg-
ings, in number l3 of the ST. Charles Hotel,
in the city of Washington; and the Jury be-
lleve, from the evidence Of Dr. IT, Miller,
and other witnesses, that the deceased was in
state of mental arrangement, or ma,ia-a potu
when he stabbed himself in the manner afore-
said
''No cause assigned for the rash act!" We
can assign the cause. 'delirium tremens ~
For several days previous TO his awful death,
his mind had been wandering His imagin-
ings were of an alarming and frightful char
acter, such had been the excess to which he
had drank. Ha
And who can assure himself, if he drinks
intoxicating liquors as beverage, that he will
not come to the same awful end Mr.. McCon-
mel was once moderate drinker. Think of
this and fear.
Extract from letter received from dis
tance:
"You are engaged in common cause and
trust successful efforts to advance the inter-
est of this glorious cause, which regard as
one of the great branches or departments of
Christians efforts, am happy TO express it, as
my honest opinion, that the paper has greatly
improved every way, and the same improve
ment continued and carried on, will soon place
it far above every other daily penny paper in
the land, taking into consideration, that, in
many respects, il already possesses advantages
over all others with which have any ac-
quaintance."
'sAmong our most valuable exchanges is the
Columbian Fountsin, published in the city of
Washington by Rev. IT, Ward and Son.
This is spirited and interesting sheet, well de-
serving the patronage Of all lovers Of virtue,
morality, and temperance"
Conn. Fountain
II will be seen from the above that our paper
is favorably received by men at distance
We had a list of notices, favorable in the high
est degree, which many of the most respecta-
bic journals had taken of the Fountain. We
intended 10 publish them that ali our readers
might see the estimation in which we are held,
but in moving our Office we have had them
mislaid.
n N A f1V ~
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

A Pedlar overlook another of his tribe on
road, and thus accosted him:
tHallow, friend, what do you carryP
Rum and whiskey,' was the reply.
Good said the other, 'you may go ahead
- carry grave stones =
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FOR RENT.
sept l4-eodlm

FOR RENT.
a. A BRICK HOUSE on street, between 9th
EgiEL and 7th. Inquire at this office, or of
w. H. WARD, 9Th street
sept l5-eod1m
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

BEAUTIFUL SAyING.--It was a saying of the
Jewish Rabbi-'That if the sea were ink, the
the trees pens, and the earth parchment, they
would not be sufficient TO write down all the
praises due 10 God for Liberty
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18
PRESERVING KETTLES,

DELL metal and EugIish enameled preserving
Dkettles of the best quality britannia ware, knives
and forks, shoves and tongs hollow ware, brushes,
baskets, together with large collection Of useful
and fancy goods too numerous to particularize for
sale at his old stand Penn. Avenue, near 9th street.
sept. 14-tf GEO. SAVAGE.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

ExAMPLE.-'See here, my friend, why you
are drunk!
Drunk to be sure am, and have been for
the last three years. You see, my brother and
| are on temperance mission. He lectures,
and serve as a frightful example =
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ON OUR TABLE.

Scou's Weekly Paper. This we number as
one Of our most valuable weekly exchanges.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18
That is very good Hinglish

a coxcomb talking Of the transmigraton Of
the soul, said,
In the time of Moses have no doubt that
| was the golden calf
very likely replied a lady-'time has rob
bed you Of nothing but the gliding
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

Sir said pompous parsonage, who once
undertook to bully an editor, do you know
that take your paperP
Il have no doubt that you do take it, re-
piled the man of the quill, for several Of my
honest subscribers have been complaining
lately about their papers being stolen in the
morning.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

Death By Intemperance. An inquest was
held on Saturday evening last, by cor oner Ro-
bert Tate Wicker, over the body of free col
ored woman named Phoebe M arbleton, who,
the jury decided, came to her death by intem-
perance. Richmond Repub.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-09-18

The following is literal copy of a birth au.
nouncement, sent the other day to Canadian
brother of the press:
sOn Sunday Last at Is Residence Mrs
-- of Sun and Air.
That is yerv GOOD Hinplish
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"Among our most valuable exchanges is the
Columbian Fountsin, published in the city Of
Washington by Rev. U. Ward and Son.
This is spirited and interesting sheet well de-
serving the patronage Of all lovers Of virtue,
morality, and temperance"
Conn. Fountain.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-22
THE SOUTHERN MAZE.
z We have no letter from Washington by this

applications continue TO pour in
upon the President from volunteers who anxious to
serve their country Among them Ia the Hibernis Jack
son Guards company from the sixth division of Penn
sylvania militia Feyetse Guards, from Brownsville
Pa full regiment. equipped fully, rendered by Gov
Skunk ofPa The President has also had an oFarof one
regiment of mounted Cherokees rendered By s. Waite
A volunteer company from Fredericksburg, offered By
Mr.. Willis and several other applications
Washington Union.
z We also learn from the Union that two compa
Mes each consisting Of a5eu. seventy men, have been
formed in Washington City and have rendered their
services to The Presldent-oue commanded By Capt.
Bronaugh and tee other by Cap. Waters. third com
pany is in state Information
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sARK-ws nate sales 75 and, No oaercit,oa a.

BARK-Ws nate sales Is Ind, No / oaercit-ou a:
81. cash
LlAECsrso sales Of Eastern making a; Soc cash
SEED-ssrther sales 1870 bush Northern Fa1seed for
crushing a: Ia5 ct Export, from st la:h Mag. 80
tc-ces Clover Seed
PgovISioNs-Tse rnarke; for Pork continues de-
pressed aad sales $50 5bs Ness reported sl and
400 Go Prize So &ess sss freely offered AZ 81 lei
Beef is extremely dull scd Mess II quoted a, IS 15e
50 Sales OF Prize are being Dsde =. n. Picked
Meats st: inactive We sales 100 bbs and IS
Shoulders 81 al without charge for package
Lard IL dull and fair 10 o5ere6 a: & 40! in bbs. We
quote Smoked Hams s. a.; Sides 5: s. Shoulders
4.s5t; Smoked Beef 5. Go. Grease Butter al s. cts
Old quoted 7de c:s New 1915 ctr the lss.eE for
Dutchess Co. Cheese o.Ss- Some loa Few are
corciuR in
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PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

n ,ks S<1nski2 Britannia from Lir-poo for H1lifc-
M. Joseph Smith lady and two children, Capt ytle-
ton LADY and ooe child esp; Cumberland Mr. Boyd M
SaI,iel! ". Joseph Wells, NJ Davidson. Mr. Rn6gsr
son Mr. S,es-us and lady Mr. Roberts Rev. 2o5e.s-i7.
For Boston-Mr. Scott Ms C;viier, Mss Civillier.
Mr. verueuil Mr. Mcdonald, Mr. Maybe Mr. Tur-
ner NJ Porvan Mr Henry Corps,. Mr. Foster NJ. ?il-
lock NJ A Perkins Ms R Del,os. Sig lncsu. Mr. Nut
zembeeker Suyde- Miss WLsoo M Cirillier. bearer
Of dispatches ~ F Dsiryuple and lady. ar Nals-d.
! Roche MY Bishop Mr. Easer, Mr. Soior1ops Mr.
Carer. Mr. Edwards. Mr. Cor,e, NJ s W Cors.ock. NJ
Cen. and lacy, sig Puente Thomas Jones Mr. Rod and
sdy-35
F-o- Ealffa- 70 Boroz-Mr and Misc Rance Mr. B
Barnes lady and child, Mr. Barnes, Dr. W Webster.
Mr. Henry LswsousMr Ellis lady and infan, Mrs Shan
non Barry. NJ L.ppeucoi,- Mr. Cummings Jane
Mitchell. M Norton-l7. Whole number Il.
In the ihtp Grampiar from Lirepool-Csptair Taylor
and family and 30 IN the Storage.
IN the big Selma. from Mobtie-Mrs Henry. chill
dren and servant Mrs Phinnie. Mics Sarah Bull, Mrs
bugbee. c Collins. c Burgess. children and ser
want; c Price Mss Mary Price, Miss Eliza Tiensn. Mrs
Fem Miss Max;an Fem Mrs Daniels. children and
.ervsnt Miss yantseen. Mss Vaughn. Sheldon Moore
snd sou Winfield Bell I r service c Bolton. Henry
McGlenu, Mrs Lareby. Miss Z Bail, s Bug5ee, and
in he
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DIED

On Thursday morning 2,st inst after short illness
which she bore with Christian resignation and orude
EMILY sUSANNAH, daughter OF Henry and Elizabeth
Garner. aged "a years
The relatives and friends Of the family respect
fully invited to attend her funeral from the residence OF
her father No. lsl Orchard.st at O'Clock Saturday
afternoon. 23d inst.
In this city on the 18th Inst after short Illness in the
Path year OF bis age. CHARLES PfTMAN. son OF the
late Henry Page, of New. Brunswick. n. J.
On the 2lrt Inst THOMAS HENRY, infant son OF Ma
MEL and Elizabeth Silva, aged year and months.