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The Southern journal., 1846-01-24

provements by the General Government"
"But," said Coleman, who introduced the
Bill, 'sihis road would expedite the march
Of troops if we should have a war;
"Expedie fiddle siick,' answered the
President. "You can't fool me. You
are not making the road for the passage Of
troops upon il. Who knows that troops
will pass that way before The end Of the
worlda No, you are making the road for
HE convenience Of men who wish to carry
produce aud merchandize on it. Troops!
fudge! The Constitution does not author
Use such appropriation, and you can't get
it. | have said"
For wonder, calhoun, in his over
flowing and unboundcd affection for South
Carolina and especially for Charleston,
presents a great plan to be executed by
the nation. A road from Charleston to
the Mississippi. This is for troops also.
# we have war, and if the State Of
Mississippi should be invaded, and If we
should need the chivalry of South Caro-
lima, to help US, and i we should need
them quick, why this contemplated rail
road would be just the thing, and by the
way, Calhoun carelessly remarks, ii would
be convenient for the transportation of
produce and merchandise, and he adds in
whisper to the Charleston merchant, il
will be the making of your city.
Now, we do not intend TO say tha,
Gov. Brown is for the system of Internal
improvements by the General Govern
ment, as an article in his political creed.
he disavows this doctrine. But on read
ing his message, we must say that although
his conclusions were correct, if his pre-
m'ses were sound. yet we dispute the
premises. The contingencies on which
ne founds the nationality of the Mississippi
and Atlantic Rail Road are remote and
improbable. The road never would have
been thought of, were i, not for the facili-
ties II presents in time of peace; il is not
a preparation for war. No man is siIlv
enough to say, that SO many millions of
dollars would be expended to make the
road, II the transportation of produce, mer-
chand'ze and passengers upon it, should
be prohibited. How different from the
construction of forts and ships of war is
this work. Now, there is more plausibility
about the contemplated leyee on the east
bank of the Mississippi, because that re-
deems from overflow public lands, and i,
is possible that it would be for the interes,
of the National Government to engage in
the work. If that is not the case although
we would individually be pleased at any
advantages that our State may derive, YET
we contend that it is not according 10 the
letter, nor the spirit of our Constitution to
give sop 10 this State or tha: State ont of
the public Treasury. We will speak Of
the Briscoe Bill next week.
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The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Commercial, writes
''lt is said by some anonymous indiyid-
uals, that Mr.. Pageoi, the French Minis.
Ter, is doing his busiest to fan the embers
of discord between England and the Uni
led Staier. II was reported that he was
recently developing his plans to the Spa
nish Minister, in conversation carried on
upon his part in his native French, when
some fellow, perhaps named Mackenzie,
overheard and carefully treasured up the
whole. II was very wrong Of him 10 do
so, but how irnprudent it was of the French
Minister to talk diplomacy in French,
within the hearing Of third parties.
The Southern journal., 1846-01-24

The Rev. Norval Robertson will preach
in the Academy in this place on the fourth
Sabbath in this month.
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Important Difference. In 1921 the
price OF wheat in Illinois was 37a cents DR.
bushel-it is now one dollar. Corn was
ia cents; it is now 60 cents. Cows were
dollarsa head; they are now from Is to
20 dollars. Pork was one cent pound;
it is now from 10 5 cents.
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the quantity planted and the return
from the planting.
81 had from three English acres of
land about eight thousand stone OF po.
tatoes-(stone IA lbs.)- lin quality like
-four; nor did ! lose eight stone out Of
the whole Of them, having taken time.
ly precautions. The best are now
selling in this market at 2ad. Is cents)
per stone."
The Southern journal., 1846-01-24

We have received A!exander's
Pictorial Messenger for January lS46,
it contains so splendid engravings.-
The Messenger is published weekly
at Philadelphia by Charles Alexan-
der, and is one Of the best weeklies
now published in the United States.
The Southern journal., 1846-01-24

PROMOTION -Ex-President Lamar, Of
Texas, now resides in Brooklyn, N. Y,
and is talked of for Mayor.
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Minister to talk diplomacy in French,
within the hearing Of third parties.
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The Widow of Gen. Hamilton.
We have been permitted 10 copy the
annexed extract from private letter re.
ccived from New York by gentleman Of
Boston:
NEw-YoRK, Dec. 10Th, 1S45.
"You ask me if ever see here the wife
Of Gen. Alexander Hamilton, the friend
and companion of Washington. l met her
to-day in store in John street. have
frequently seen her at church and in tho
street. have often seen her too in pub
lie, al lectures, and in large audiences
when the occasion had been one of inter-
est. met her frequently at the course
Of lectures on Mexican Antiquities, deliv.
cred al Niblo's by DR.. Hawks, two winters
ago. This morning had very interes-
ting inter- lew with her. She had walked
from Four,h-street to John-stre dis.
lance of over mile and half, and with
no more fatigue than a maiden of seven
teen would feel, brushing the dew from
the grass on Boston common Of Sun
day morning, cas- she trippeth il lightly
across the lawn.' Mrs. Hamilton told me
she was now in her Ssh year, and she
had come out TO get Prayer Book that
morning with large print, to take with her
The next Monday to Washington to use at
church there; for she does not like to de-
prive others of their own. Her fine ewes
are still full Of the vivaciiy of youth, and
her step scarcely bearing mark of age.
She says she wishes Congress to under
take the publication of her husbands pa
pers, and this is the main object Of her
present visit 10 Washington. She is,
doubtless, treated with great attention and
respect while there, by the heads of de-
parlmenis and members of both houses of
Congress. Her conversation is full of in>
terest and animation, and she is truly one
OF the most remarkable women of her ago
now living. How few of her cotempora.
ries are now On the stage, who like her
have seen the thirteen colonies under the
MonarchaI and Federal Government ?
She says her health is perfectly good and
she anticipates no Inconvenience from the
journey, as she is able to walk over almost
all New York in day. She goes out in
all weathers and is one of The best speci-
mems OF lady of the old school. She sill
has constitution unimpaired by sickness
or old age. She said we are living now
in generation of almost inideis. Tho
ten commandments are rot taught to chill
dren as they used to be in the times of the
Revolution, and The goodly practice of
teaching the church catechism is too much
neglected; on this point am told this lady
IS 'nexorabe at the board OF the Orphan
Asylum, where she exerts controlling
influence. The Presbyterian ladies' allow
The church catechism is we'll enough. but
they DO not see the need of insisting so
s'renuously on that In particular. There
must be in her possession papers of her
husbands Of much value. The doctrines
OF Alexander Hamilton on questions of
deep interest, at the present day, are still
the prevailing principles among enlighten.
ed statesmen. His life and times now be-
long 70 history, and The opportunity of be.
| ing in his widows society makes o,o e.,
The Southern journal., 1846-01-24

The election Of State Printer took
place on Wednesday the 18th icst.-
Messrs. Price and Fall, publishers of
the Mississippian, we're chosen on the
first call Of the votes, the members yo.
ting uiva voce.
The vote was as follows:
c. M. Price g. G. Fall received 7vo,es.
Thomas Palmer, publiser ofthe
Southron received 80 "
E. Pickett g. w. nj. Smylh, pub
fishers the Rcformer received 81 I"
We are heartily pleased at the re.
suli ofthis election, for we conscien-
tiously believe there is not another
press in this State that has done as
much good in carrying out the dem
ocrat'c cause as the Mississippian.
The New Orleans mail failed to ar.
rive here this week on account Of
high water. We hope our county
Police will ere long see the propriety
OF bridging the water courses on our
mail routes through the county. We
have heard great deal said lately
abouta tri,weekly mail from this place
to Holmesville, but still no one seem.
to take interest enough in the matte,
to have it carried into effect. We
have no doubt that il "a petition is sen
to one Of our representatives in Con,
gress for the establishment of thi
route, signed by our citizens, that i
will be established.
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a late London paper in speaking of
the great speed in which the train Of
cars is carried on the Great Western
Railway Of England, says that a train
was conveyed from Exeter to London.
distance Of 1874 miles, in four hours
and nine minutes, including the usual
stoppages, and in addition, stoppage
of twenty minutes between Exeter
and Bristol. This makes the time du
ring which the train was in motion a.
bout three hours and fourteen min
utes, or about 81 miles an hour, and
deducting the time lost in Stacking
and getting up speed, the rate was
about 60 miles per hour.
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The Dollar Democrat, lately pub
lished at Coffeevi'le, Miss, BY the Rev.
e. Percy Howe e, the celebrated anti
hustle candidate, has been removed
TO Grenada. We have been cred
ltably informed that the Parson will
have enough 10 keep him busy in the
hustle line for the next twelve months
to come, for our informant says it is
not very uncommon for the ladies Of
Grenada 10 use pack saddles, blan-
kets and various other suitable arti.
cles for Sunday hustle.
The Southern journal., 1846-01-24

The Widow of Gen. Hamilton.
We have been permitted 10 copy the
annexed extract from a private letter re-.
ceived from New York by gentleman Of
Boston:
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
/" "SPLURGING.o

This is word invented by a dear old friend
Of ours, and which we have desired 10 explain
10 our readers, but had no good opportunity
until now. Just read the following extract
from an exchange paper. II is a real effort al
"splurgins;
''The sable mantle Of night hung over the
scene, black as the ''dunnesl smoke" The
wild roar Of the pealng thunder mingled in
frightlul discord with the Shrek Of the mid
night tempest, that seemed struggling TO up
root the humble dwelling Of Ambrose. Again
and again the Iattling crash Of the contending
elements shook the firm set earth, as if herald.
ing the crack OF doom, when pale-faced Ellen
snatching her helpless infant from the floor,
rushed up the stairs. excaiming, GOOD gra-
cious the bed room windows open"
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Ia pause) Ills astonishing, that such places
should be continued. have but few min
utes more TO warn The young. II had not
heen in that house, should not be here now,
but should have been 10 my fathers house on
yonder mountain. o think Of that ialher--iha,
poor father, here he showed considerable emo
uon;) he is very much distressed at my aiflc
ton, and when he visited me few days ago,
he was not in his right mind; he pronounced
woe upon the city. | fear he will go down TO
his grave in sorrow. a. pause-otficers fan
ming hi,n) Ii is my last roques, thai you will
annihlliate these places. Is there not holy men
in the city do it2 Shall these places be kept
up within the sounds OF the gospel2 The
young men are exposed 10 ruin from them
Their desires and passions are so strong lha
temptations lead them easily away CA pause.
Now appeal once more 10 The young You
all know how | was brought up had The
best instruction from my lather--a Christian
iaiher-but il has all come TO this. Now wan
10 Say word about my Saviour My i'm
penitent friends, would not swap situations
with you--(a pause)-no | would not.
hope you will one and all make your peace
with God, ere it be too late. This putting
off OF your duty VII make you more anc
more hardened. And now in few moments
/ shall meet my God The blood Of Jesus
Christ is sufficient for my sins, and for all
yours. | entreat you one and all to attend tc
this important subject.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
ON OUR DESK.

The OPP FELLOW, a weekly Journal devo
ted TO Odd-Fellowship, and matters and things
in general. Published at Boston. We have
examined the two numbers sent US, and are
much pleased with them. The extra, which
contains catalogue Of all the Lodges in the
Unied States will prove highly useful to The
members Of the Order in every part Of the
country. twill give US pleasure TO exchange
with the Odd Fellow, and to do whatever
may lie in our power TO promote It's ciroula.
lion
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
THE TARIFF.

The action Of Congress on This subject, has
raised all sorts Of breeze in Pennsylvania
with both parties. Our readers will Of course
expect nothing from our pen on the subject
We SO for The Tuc eff, that is for Total Alb
stinence from Intoxicating drinks. And though
the subject upon which our political neighbors
are arguing is certainly important, we opine
that ours is not less So We put the ball in
motion, and our cry is Tare-ofi, Tare- of from
Alcohol! Drunkards abandon your cups -
Rumselers quit the traffic Friends Of The
Temperance cause urge The TARE-oFF
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
"A GOOD OLD STORY.

readers will, no doubl. be greatly de-
1 with the Marriage of isaac" pub
on our first page, almost word for word
occurs in the Book of Genesis. We think
rthy Of place in all The papers, beng
h better, though old, than the generality OF
novel love-tales that take up SO much OF
peoples time and attention. There are
.er excellent stories in the Bible. which we
ay see proper 10 present some Of these days,
ut we hope our friends vii not conhne their
erusal Of Holy writ 10 the few scraps which
appear in the newspapers.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
THE RECRUITING SERVICE.


MEssRs EDITORS: perceive another place
is opened in our city tor the enlistment Of men
To serve IN the Mexican war. should Judge
by the places selected bV the officers on this
service, that they wanted none but drunkards
10 enlst, as all Of the places opened in the
District are at the lowest drunkeries in the
place. We should expect different course TO
be adopted by the o flicers Of the army al this
day Of light on the temperance question; If
the officers do prefer drunkards in the army,
the question will arise, do drunkards make the
best soders2 Are they The men who can best
endure the hardships and faugues Of cam
paign in warm climale2 No. Gen. Scott
himself, has said that he would prefer having
five thousand temperance men under his COM
mand than ten thousand drinking men. Expe
rience has shown that the great mortality
which prevailed in the BRUSH army in the East
Indies in years pas, was mainly attributable 10
The free use of intoxicating liquors, which has,
in great measure, ceased since temperance
societies have been introduced amongst them
and it will yet be seen that nearly all the drunk
aids who have gone, or may be sent 10 Mexi-
co, will be swept off by disease, if they have
access 10 liquor.
Looking at these facts, why are the recruit
ing offices opened at gros shops Sober men
will hardly go to these places TO enlist; or if
lhey should, they stand in great danger OF be-
| - -. -
place. Let US hope thnt those having control
oil this service will correct this crying evil.
OBSERVER
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DEATHS.

On the 30th uh., WM. A. SCoTT, in the 74th;
year ol'hiS age. eiz'EFt yt iHEst
Al Mount Pleasant d. c., on the 9th ull..-
after lingering illness, WHICH she bore with
Christian intitude and resignation, Miss HAR.
RlETr M. WHITE, third daughter Of the late
Capt. James While. s neu e,o ai e aa
On Wetne day, the ooh ult.. a, White Cot,
age, Qhe residence Of his grandfather) Of cho-
lera infanium,Z DoueBAss, infant son Of T.
ID. Gilman. EHIaNa4 ,g4 /.
In Heathsville Northumberland county.
Va, JOHN MCLEAN, youngest son Of J. S. al d
Virginia Bailey aged months and 26 DAYS.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

A HoKRlpLE STORY. The Eulaula (Ala.)
Shield gives a horrd account OF the wIltul star
valion Of four children in Mason county, by a
brutal step mother. The youngest was iound
lying on the floor in corner OF the room, 10
dying condilion-so completely annotated that
il was but skeleton, lis eye balls having leil
the,r sockets--one lying on its cheek, and the
other on the floor. Another has died since be.
ing removed, and The restoration OF either OF
the other two is extremely doubtful. II is sta
led that the children Of the fiendish mother
were fat and hearty--proving that the family
was not destitute Of provisions.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

RoBBING the ORpHAN.-An old friend oil
ours says the Ohio Press, who is guardian for
some orphan children from New York, had a
hity dollar note sent him for one Of Them, il
being about one half Of what was left the child
by one OF It's parents. lii few days after he
received il, he heard that the bank was broken,
and sure enough, upon coming TO The city, he
found by inquiry thar it was worth just forty
FIVE cents on The dollar.
Here is an orphan child literally robbed Of
twenty seven dollars and fifty cents, which
goes into the pockets Of the owners Of the
bank.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
NOTICE.

Dissolution Of CopWtnershp m
HNHE coparnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm of l.. ). Beck 81 Son has been dissolved
ln's day by mutual consent. All persons Indebted
= The late firm will make payment To l., Beck,
Who is alone authorized 10 collect all debts due The
rm and all persons having claims. will please pre-
n them TO l.. ) Beck for settlement. ...ta
June 4h 1S46 l.. s. BECK, .u
Aug 1T a JNO. II. Is. BECK,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

The COLUMBUS RAILRoAp.--The Cleveland
(Ohio) Herald says the commissioners ap-
pointed under the law Of last winter, authors
ing the city 10 subscribe 5000, to the road,
have agreed with the directors oil the company
10 appropriate 10 whole OF il, II should be
necessary, on portion Of not less than forty
m les oil the route the directors may select
provided funds from other sources shall be OBJ
tanned by thcdirectors, adequate 70 tho compile
ton Of SO much Of the road.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
TIE CHApLAINS.

kThe following statement is made III the
Charleston Is. C.) Mercury:
1.-The Catholic Chaplains appointed for the
army, it is said, are treated with indignant
contempt by the Mexcans, and not allowed 10
preach in their churches.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
VOICE FROM IHE GALLoWS.

Q following is a copy Of the speech de-.
I'd by Andrew II. Potter, who was exc
i al New Haven. Conn, on Monday, the
ult, for the murder Of Lucius p. Oshurn.
houses which he alluded to in il, says the
Y. Sun, are devoted 10 drinking, dancing,
] ganbiing-resors fer abandoned peisons
born sexes--just such as are being encour-
ID by la,c in almost every city, town, and
ntry place. Hear the words OF man who
ruined at these houses, and say whether
can suffer such dens oil inlquity TO remain
our midst -
7eLlow .Men.--The trying circumstances for
!, hich you are assembled is one Of the deepest
solemniiy. You are assembled TO witness a
very solemn scene. You are all familiar with
the circumstances which brought me TO this
end. You all know ,ha, the FIRST step in my
downward career was when visited that
wre,chcd place beside the railroad. When |
visiting these places, it was very
hard ior me to stop. could not get away
from Them. ieel il TO be my duty TO warn
voung men against these places before leave
the world, There are SO many temptations tc
the Young and they are IN very great danger
A, everv corner there is place 10 lead tn,
Young as,ray It's strange that the aifi'c,o'
which has been brought upon me has not hs
tendency 10 annihiliate these places Fhtr
ha. been some effort, it is true, to stop 'hen
There has been two prosecutions. One Of III
persons was sentenced TO the jail here Tor 81
months. The other one, lie was lried, an
what did they do with him ? They sent D."
home 10 Continue thai house; all they did wa
10 make hm pay foe Of fifty dollars Is 'h'
all tie value o. . Young man It's strang
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

The Rme of Circunn.avigation 49, Madam
said an Old topper, have you any water ~ the
house, that you can give a poor man drink
Of beer, though | like cider best, aud should
like liltle whiskey. very seldom set no q,
der at all at home; my orchard is very sma'l, !,
consisting Of one scattering ,ree.-Er. Paper.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

MAcKEREL.-The Fishermen from the Bay
Of Fundy are arriving with lair carsoes oi
mackerel, say from ~ 10 so barrels. They
report mackerel plenty and fat, though rather
small-smaller than has been known Tor seve-
raj years
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
" GARD.

IN HE Subscriber wouhi take this opportunity TO
u return his most sincere thanks 10 his friends
and the public generally for the patronage so liberal
ly bestowed upon the late firm Of L. s. Beck & Son,
and most respectfully soicils a continuance OF the
same at the old stand where very large and well
selected stock of new and second hand House Fur
nshing Goods can be had on the most liberal TERMS
my stock is large, Comprising almost very ar
tcle Of household goods.) will se4 on The most
liberal terms, as brisk sirpence is better than 81
shilling. Now is the time for cheap bargains. la#
II t.h "A 'a"l'H L. s. BECK,
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 10th streets @1tt !" Augl-n II
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The Eo aware Temp. He aid says:

severa OF the Sons OF Temperance Of New
!, city, says The New York Organ joined
s-Iilion. now filtlng oul for California, !,
..Fg Will probably leave 10 shorl nme
destination. They intend applying 10
onal Division for authority to establish
Il in uiat country.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

IF had thirty thousand ch ldren," said The
venerable DR.. -, II would rear them ali in
Virginia, thai they might have IN opportunity
Of learning The value of themselves; for | never
knew Virgnian that did no, have high
oplniun Of himself"
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

The Nantucket inquirer says that there is
more stir in the streets of the burnt district lhan
has been noticed for months before. Work
men are already employed in preparations for
building.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
THE FOU Mt IN.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. ], 1886.

4y- The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
quite as wide circulation in this city any other
paper published here; we believe its circulation
among the citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
or city paper Advertisers would do well TO keep
this In mind.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01
CARRIER WANTED.

TNHE Georgetown route of the Fountain is
- now to be supplied with new carrier,
10 commence his ,cork immediately. We trust
some suitable person will apply at once. We
will surrender to such a one the list of su bscr i
bers, and furnish him with the papers at 625
cents per hundred, in advance; and we believe
any enterprizing person would find tins
profitable opening. IS Aug. l--h. Il
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

German complains that he dosen' rycev
our paper regularly. He says III didn't com
regularly bun once Iron Gin.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

Thomas Martin, a reporter Of the New Or
leans Daily Delta. was lately Jruwred on ;
pleasure trip from New Or'ans TO Mobile.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

"G'way. g'way, drre: you'm doin' mis-
chief" said negro who stood on the top o.
ladder, 10 a hog, which was rubbing against
The bottom Of il.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

A Lucky BLACKSMITH. "A blacksmith, liv'
ing in Franklin county, Penn, has just come
into possession Of an estate lelt him by ade-
ceased uncle in London, valued a one million
nf dollars A.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-08-01

The Lewisburg Observer of the 23d ult.
states that there were then about 40 visitors al
tue w hi,e Sulpher Springs.