The Columbian fountain., 1846-11-09
To the Public.

10 tuc FuUllc
Every city nearly in the Union has its PeAny
Press for the diffusion Of intelligence and business
information except Washington, which hitherto has
had TO depend upon Baltimore, forty miles distant,
for this convenient and cheap form Of newspapers
Now, we propose that this state Of. things shall not
continue, and with view 10 supply the commun-
ty with ajournal which shall be faithful chronicler
ofthe news of the day, and a medium Of commun-
cation between the 1000 business men in our city,
Georgetown, and Alexandra, and their 10 600 news
paper readers, we lay before the public the DAILY
FouNrAIN. Already rejoicing in large circulation
the FOUNTAIN is determined to find its way into
every mans hand in our ten miles square, if
being eighted with the latest from every quar-
ter of the Union be passport in its favor which
we are sure will not be neglected.
From this political centre of the Union, our FouN-
TAIN shall send forth every day copious streams of
correct inteligene. The proceedings Of Congress,
the movements of the Executive, the deliberations
Of Politicians the trials of causes before the Supreme
and Circuit Courts, the dongs of the City Councils
and all the local news shall be faithfully given in our
daily paper, and free from party spirit All the to-
pics and questions which agitate society shall be du.
ly recorded for the information of our readers Nor
shall we confne ourselves to these subjects alone.
We shall aim to minge the sWeet ipih the useful
enliven columns. The progress of science and
literature, the improvements in agriculture and kim
dred pursuits, the history Of commercial and money
matters and the movements of religious and all other
associations for the promotion Of good shall be regu
larly noted.
In fine our paper shall be a general gazette in
which all our citizens may find something to in
struct or amuse. But while we shall leave no stone
unturned to make the FOUNTAIN reflect the events
of the times, we shall endeavor to ensure true and
not distorted image. We shall uphold truth, good
morals, temperance and all the religious and assoc-
ated efforts to make better than he is. Vice in all
its forms shall never cease to condemn wherever
occasion demands. With these hasty outlines Of
the course which the FOUNTAIN will pursue, we
close this part Of the subject and refer to the future
conduct of the paper itself for evidence of deter
mnation to give the public journal that shall meet
general appreciation, and help to advance the social
good.
In such vehicle of news thrown before the pub
it to be to his interest to insert his advertisements.
To them we must address ourselves another time
Meantime say to readers and advertisers, give us
your names and advertisements without delay for
the second volume which will commence in very
few days.
GrThe Pittsburg Christian Advocate, in review
ing the effects Of the late Evangelical Alliance in
London, says, "The cause Of Temperance will no
doubt gain ground by it. For while the European
delegates in the habit of what has been called
temperate drinking it was remarked that during the
continuance of the Convention the "decanfArs A.
IaDIes were ovory day diminished in numder. The
silent example of those who totally refrained from
spiruous liquors had visible effect at the time and
will no doubt produce permanent benefits.
-HNM
A Legal Desideratum. The New York Tribune,
in closing an article on the Hoyt case, says ave
justify revenge, public private, but we do in
sst that the peace purity and dearest interest Of So
ciety demand the enactment of legal penalties for
Seduction and Adultery
Jesting. jest may tickle many, but, if it hurt
one, the resentment which follows it may do more
injury than the reputation will do service.
Methodism in Canada The Northern Christian
Advocate states that the disagreement between the
English Conference in Canada, has so far been re-
moved as to give ground to hope for reunion.
King John. This splendid Drama of Shaks-
peares is to be produced in New York by the
Kean's at an expense of $4,000. The scenery,
costume and decoration will be exhibited to the let
ter.
CaA-We are credibly informed that the Rev.
Samuel d. Finckel after preaching on Sabbath, [the
first instantl in English and German, in the Evan
gelical Lutheran Church of this city, received
call to the pastorshp of said church and we sim
cerey hope, view of our personal acquaintance with
him, and great confidence in his pety, talents and
zeal, he will accept it and become resident, with
his estimabIe family among us We have known