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" WASHINGTON, APRIL, 1916.
A B EAUTIF UL EXTRACT,

Go out beneath The arched heavens in
nights profound gloom, and say, if you
can, ssIhere is no Godn' Pronounce that
dreadful bla.phemy, and each star above
you will reproach your unbroken darkness
of intellect: every voice that floats upon
the night winds will bewail your utter
hopelessness and despair! Is there no God
Who, then, unrolled the blue scroll, and
threw upon its high frontispiece the legible
gleamings of Immortality Who fashion
ed this green earth, with its perpetual roll
ing waters, and its wide expanse of islands
and of main' Who settled the foundations
of the mountains? Who paved the heav-
ems with clouds, and attuned, amid the
clamor of storms, the voice of thunders,
and unclaimed lightnings that linger, and
lurk, and flash in their gloom' Who gave
to the eagle safe eyre where the tempests
dwell and beat the strongest, and to the
dove tranquil abode amid the forests that
echo to the minstrelsy of her moan'
Who made THEE, 0 man with thy per-
fected elegance of intellect and form Who
made the light pleasant to thee, and the
darkness a covering and herald to the
first beautiful flashes of the morning. Who
gave thee that matchless symmetry of sim
ew and lip' That regular flowing passion
of ambition and of Love2 No God And
yet the thunder of heaven and the waters
of the earth are calm Is there no light
ming, that heaven is not avenged Are
there no floods, that man is not swept un-
der deluge?
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GENERAL AGENCY,

BY GEORGE G. THOMAS, OF WAsHINsToS
TNOR collecting Claims; procuring Pensions, Pat
ents, and Contracts; settling Pursers accounts
and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the
purchase and sale &c., of Real Estate; and for ne
gotiating Loans.
References:
Governor Hsines, New Jersey.
Hon. w. l.. Dayton, United States Senate.
Jacob W. Miller do
Charles M Reed, Pennsylvania.
Emery D. Potter, Ohio.
w. G. Johnson, Maryland.
Geo. B. Rodney, Delaware.
w. p. Thomasson, Kentucky.
w. J. Brown, Indiana.
James M. Bowlin, Missouri.
/. E. Morse, Louisiana.
A. Porter, United States Senate.
John Norvell, Michigan.
Henry Dodge, Wisconsin.
David Levy, East Florida.
w. A. Harris, Washington.
George Sykes, M. c., New Jersey.
Isaac c. FarIee, do do
Lleton Kirkpatrick, do
William Wilkins, Secretary of War.
RichNt Vaux, Esq, Recorder of Philadelphia.
,HonNames L. Morehead, United States Senate
Ephraim H. Foster do do do.
]. Morgan Johnson, Esq, Post Master to the House
OF Representatives, Washington.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, M. c.. New York.
J. L. Phoenix, do do.
Moses G. Leonard, do do.
William b. Maclay, do do.
march ely
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Hezeklah, with conyulsive effort, threw
off the chains which for so long had kept
his nobler nature in subjection He dis
covered that the only path Of safety was to
" touch not" to "taste not" and to chan
die not" In other words, he became
MAN, instead of beast, and his cry was,
" Down with the rent" From that day
henceforth he kept his word, and paid no
more "rent" for rum, whisky, beer, cider,
or any thing which can intoxicate. Yes,
from being thorough renter, he became
decidedly anti-rent. The rents in his hat
disappeared, his coat was rentless, his neck
gloried in new silk stock, his feet gave
life and motion to pair of new boots, the
windows in the knees of his pantaloons
were darkened by neat patches, and every
body but the rum-sellers declared that Hez-
ekiah looked like one of the arstocracy.
His dear little wife (God bless herr is hap
py as queen, and sings like bird, as she
sits up till midnight to mend, and keep the
family tidy. As for the three big babies,
they are getting as fat as butter. Soap and
water evidently agree with them, and make
them strong; for last night when their dad
came home with the news that he had
been elected President Of the Temperance
Society, the sturdy young rascals pounded
and punched him in various parts of his
body most unmercifully.
WASHINGTON, APRIL, 1916
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Hardware! Hardware!! Hardwareu!

Hardware! Hardware!! Hardware!!!
L. WHEELER, Penn. Avenue, near 7th street,
TTAS just opened an entire new and well select
ed assortment Of Hardware, Cutlery and
Fancy Goods, which he offers for sale at whole
sale or retail, on as accommodating terms as they
can be had in the district.
His stock consists in part of the following arti-
cles Rogers & Sons and others Table Cutlery
in complete sets, Ivory, Buffalo, Buck, Bone, and
Cocoa Dining and Desert Knives and Forks, Ger
man Silver, and Britannia, Tea and Table Spoons,
Penkniyes, Razors, Scissors, Nut Picks, and
Crackers, Cooks Butchers Shoe and Carving
Knives, Shutters and Trays, Plated, Steel and
Brass Audirons, Shovels and longs, Shovel and
Tong Stands, and Tenders, Tea Trays and Wai-
ters, in sets and separately, Bemetal and Porce-
Ian Preserving Kettles, lron Tin, Tea Kettles and
Sauce Pans, Long and Short Handle Frying Pans,
and Stove Pans, Ovens and Lids, Pots, Skillets,
Griddles and extra Lids, Iron Furnaces, Potatoe
Steamers, Mortars and Pestles, Warfle Irons, Sad
Irons Skimmers, Ladies and Forks, Coffee Mills,
Sifters, Bread Toasters, &C., Shoyels, Spades,
Forks, Hay and Straw Knives, Axes, Hatchets,
Hammers, Saws and Planes, Cut, wrought and
Horse Shoe Nails Cut Tacks pat. Brads and Spara-
bes, Rim, Cottage, Mortise and Stock Locks,
Closet, Cupboard, Till, Chest, Trunk and Pad
Locks, Mortise' Stop, Knob and Thumb Latches,
and Bolts, Table, Butt, Parliament, IL. l.. & Strap
Hinges Palmer's pat. Blind Hinges, to faster
DaCk anu W Pat' 'ihuoW blhiu
teners, Common and Axle Sash Pulleys and sash
Cord, New England Co. Wood Screws all sizes,
Sofa Springs, Bed Screws, Castors and Furniture
Knobs, Curtain Bands and Pins, Iron and Brass
Han and Coat Hooks, Single and Double Barrel
Guns and Apparatus, Brushes, Combs, Buttons,
Needles and Pins, Shoe Thread, Cotton, Worsted,
Diaper, Boot and Straining Web, Curry Combs,
Horse Cards, Wool Cards, Ok, Trace Halters,
Backband and Dog Chains, Brass, Copper and Iron
NIL
Band Iron, Nail Rods, Burdens pat. Horse Shoes,
Carriage Springs, Wagon Boxes, American and
English Blister, Cast and Sheer Steel, &C., &c
All of which, he will sell as low as can be had
at any regular Hardware House in the city.
Washington, Nov. 4, lS45.
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p ROTECT TION INSU RAN CE
COMPANY.

@ HYATT, Agent for the Protection Insurance
-. Company of Hartford, Connecticut, offers to
insure houses mills, factories, barns, and their
tents and all other descriptions of insurable proper
ty, against loss or damage by fire. The rates of
premium offered are as low as those of any other
similar institution and every has OPP
portunty for trifing sum, to protect himself
against The ravages of this destructive element,
which often in single hour sweeps away the earn
ngs of many years.
The the Office pursues in transacting their
business, and in the adjustment and paying of loss
es is prompt aud liberal.
For terms of insurance, application may be made
to the above named agent, at his office, opposite
Browns Hotel, in the city of Washington, who is
authorized to issue policies to applicants without de-
lay. ID. w. CLARK, President.
w. CONNER, Secretary.
feb s-tf S. HYATT, Agent
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FOR SALE.

JVHE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
the following property, to wit: the BRICK
HOUSE now occupied for the publication of the
Columbian Fountain, four TWO STORY FRAME
HOUSES. and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
street South, fronting the Capitol. Application
can be made either at my dwelling the Rail.
road. or Lumber Yard office, Seventh street, near
the Canal, where all kinds of BUILDING MA
TERIALS. together with CEMENT, CALCLN"
ED PLASTER, COAL, &c, &C., can be had
cheap for cash or short credit.
feb. IL, 1s46.-d JoiN fOhDI,
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CO AL! CO ALI!

MOWis the time Just arrived and now landing
~ small vessel load (9O tons) of Coal, Gam
thracite) from Philadelphia Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, as it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the UNDER
signed, at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7th street.
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster, may be-
had cheap for cash or short credit.
JOHN PURDY.
Feb. 2l-tf
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IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN

EDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
u up the three-story house recently erected en-
the site of his former stand where he will be hayS
to resume his business as barber and hair dresser
lie very respectfully invites return of his old and
esteemed customers, and solicits the patronage of
the public generally to the Temple of Fashion,
NO. |, on 9th street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
with the most competent assistants, and every de-
scrption of materials that can render his opera
tions luxury, instead of dull sleepy process,
he ilatters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit of keeping pace with the times in all that
has tendency to add to the comfort and improve
the appearance Of the outer man.
Not only in the face has Nature made
Its comelness and beauty to abound,
But in the scissors edge and razor's blade
The aids to loveliness are ever found.
nov d-tf 4N s#
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New Flour Store.
Feb. 2l-tf

rTNHE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
i north side of water street, opposite Messrs
Read & Son, and intends keeping a supply of all
the various grades of -four. He will endeavor to
make it the interest of dealers in the article to give
him call, he is determined to sell at small pro-
fits. LEWIS BROOKS
feb TT Water street, Georgetown
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NRAND DICTIONNAIRE FRANCAIS-
" Anglais ct Anglas Francais; by Professors
Fleming and Tibbins. In two large quarto vo-
lumes.
"R6digG d'aprcs la sixeme edition du Diction-
naire de PAcadtmie Franchise, lie complement de
CO dictionnaire la derniere edition de Chambans,
Garpier, ct ]. Descarreres, lie Dictionnaire Gram
matical de Laveau, ct e Lexique Universal de
Boste, les Dctionnare Angais de Johnson, Todd,
Ash, Webster ct Crabbe, ct les principaux ouvra-
ges technologiques de rune at Pautre langue; I"
and containing all the words in use in both langua
ges, together with the obsolete terms connected
with polite literature; technical terms used in the
arts, sciences, and manufactures, in the naval and
military Sciences in law, trade, and commerce: geo.
graphical and NEUROLOGICAL terms, with the adjec-
tves or epithets elucidating history literal pro-
nunciaton Of English words for the use of the
French student, and of French words for the Eng
ish accurate and discriminating definitions, with
examples and illustrations tending to display and
fix the Specification, import, rank, and character, of
each individual word peculiar constructions, modes
of speech, dioms, sayings and proverbs; etymoogy,
exhibiting words in their origin and affinities !;
grammar, synoiymy, &c. Published in Paris in
ls45. Imported Ga single copy only) by
feb TT T. TAYLOR.
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Gettysburg
PENNSYLVANIA.

i ItfuSytUuIttu.
Faculty. AND INsTRUcToRs.
Rev. G. p KRAUTH, d. D., President and Pro-
fessor of Moral Science.
Rev. III. ). BAUGHER, A. NJ, Professor of Greek
and Rhetoric.
Rev. M. JAcoBs, A. NJ, Professor of Natural Phi
losophy, Chemistry, SIC.
Rev. w. M. REYNOLDS, A. M, Professor of Latin,
Mental Philosophy, SC.
M. L. SroEvER, A. NJ, Professor of History and
| Principal of Preparatory Department
Rev. G. A. HAY, A. M. Professor Of German
Language and Literature.
] HERMAN HAupr, A. NJ, Professor of Mathematics
VIM. HENRY HARRISON, A. b., Assistant Professor
of Languages
DAVID GILBERT, NJ d., Lecturer on Anatomy and
Physiology.
Rev. J. G. MoRRIs, d. d., Lecturer on Zoology.
VIM. ALBAuGH, A. NJ, Tutor and Teacher in Pre-
paratory Department.
III. r. GEIGER, Teacher Of Writing.
The course of studies in Pennsylvania College
is extensive and substantial as that of any in
stitution in the country. The Preparatory De-
parment provides for instruction in all the branches
Of thorough English business education, in addi-
ton to the Elements of the Mathematics and Clas-
scal Literature. The College course is arranged
in the four classes usual in the institutions of this
country.
The government of the students is az energetic
as their circumstances to require. i hey at
tehu dL least Two fecltaCOfS day ana tne aculty
contemplate increasing them to three, Church and
Bible Glass on the Sabbath, and are visited in
their rooms so frequently as to preclude the dan
ger Of any great irregularities. 1t is believed no
institution in the United States has more exem-
plary young men in connexion with it. They are
all required to lodge in the College ediice special
cases excepted.
The annual expenses are-for board, tuition and
room rent, during the winter session S61 81 1-2 for
the summersession, S4f 81 l-2; washing, Sl0 wood,
S3 co. Total expense, Sll6 75 Boarding can be
had in town at 81 25 per week.
There are two vacations in the year, commenc-
ing on the third Thursdays of April and Septem-
ber; each of five weeks continuance.
The summer session will commence on Thurs
day, the 22d of May. The annual commencement
takes place on the third Thursday in September.
The Trustees have recently made various ar
rangements which will increase the efficiency of
the Institution. They have increased the number
of Professors and provided for the most ample in
struction of the students.
Professor Baugher and Haupt are prepared to
board boys and to exercise special supervision
over their studies and department. and Parents who
may perfer placing their sons under their care,
will be secure in regard to their proper manage
ment, under arrangements such as pertain to the
family circle.
Gettysburg, adams Co., Pa, May 3, l845. nov 6-tf
TUSTON ON THE COMMUNION.
A FEW copies of this beautiful little volume
IL (the remnant of large edition) may be had at
Morrsons's and at Farnham's bookstores also at
the Capitol from the Author, the Chaplain of the
Senate. 1t is spoken of in terms of high commen-
dation by the eigious and political press Price
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CHOICE READING.

M you enlghten the people, do not forget that this
is but half the work. Let them be made vrtuous and
religious, you leave them exposed to danger
than they were before"
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SCHOOL

SCHOOL.
MRS, f. BARTON, teaches the first princi-
NI Piles of an English Education, lltb between
4 and u streets, Smiths Row.
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines of the Maryland Mining COmpa-
ny, and Of quality better than any heretofore of
fered in this market, be had by the car load, or
smaller quantity, at J. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre-market
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THE WEEKLY FOUNTAIN,

months $3 rs
] line | insertion 6 cts.
For every subsequent insertion 3"
Business cards of 5 lines for times
per week for three months $l 90
For one. year 3 90
Payable invariably in advance.
e. Printing of every description neatly
executed: such as Books, Pamphlets, Cir
culars, Cards, Handbills, ETC., ETC., on as
good terms as at any other office.
To the friends Of Temperance and the
public generally we now make our appeal
in behalf Of this paper. The publisher
feeling it matter of importance to the in
terest of the Temperance cause in the Dis
trict, as well as the general interest of the
cause, and having been, as he conceives,
Providentially placed in situation at this
time when he can mingle this interest with
that of the business men, and thereby rem
der double service to the community, and
still further open medium of communica-
ton by which our principles may be ex-
tended far and wide, at cheap rate, he
has purchased printing establishment, SO
as not only to be able to put daily paper
regularly to press, but also weekly and
still further, be able to do any other print
ing the public may be pleased to have done;
and he assures them that they shall have
no cause of complaint He has made ar
rangements by which he can devote his
time to the interest of the Office and the pa
per; and, having employed Mr.. Charles W..
Fenton, who will be always on the spot, to
conduct the printing, he has no doubt but
that general satisfaction will be given. We
shall make arrangements to have the earliest
news; also the proceedings of Congress-.
We wish all who are indebted for the pa
per up to this time to pay up, as the affairs
of the tri-weekly must be closed They
will perceive that we are about to give
them better paper, double the number, at
the same price.
While the "CoLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN" will
be devoted to the cause of Temperance, its
columns will be enriched by original articles
on subjects calculated to interest, instruct,
and benefit its readers. 1t is intended so to
blend variety, amusement, and instruction,
as that the various tastes of its patrons may
be las far as it. is practicable) gratified.
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject Of interest, not inconsis-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
ceive the earnest attention of the publisher.
Nothing of sectarian, political, or personal
character will be admitted.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-09
HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE.
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

/
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IL Publishers of newspapers in the United
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year.
Office of Merchants Magazine, August l, ls45.
dec IS--
NOMBS, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.-
" We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the above-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
the best and freshest Perfumery consisting of Po-
matums, Ok Marrow and Oils for beautifying and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubin's Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety of
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tuck, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; very fine
article of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest
S. PARKER'S Perft4fnery and
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets,
PENNSYLVANIA avenue nov If
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LOOK THIS WAY EVERY BODY:
Painting done by the art of HOcus POcus

FNHOMAS HILTON, House, Sign, and Orna
n mental Painter. Old Chairs repainted, and
Furniture vanished. He will be ready for the
prompt execution of work at all times on the most
reasonable terms. Shop on 18th street, between
q and ii streets. march 12-tf
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G. II. MUNCK,
Gun, Lochsmith, and BsL-iilnger, d, Bet,oeen 9Th
and I'LL Streets.
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CHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
~ on seventh street. between ID and E streets.
On hand a general assortment Of all articles kept
in Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at pri-
ces that cannot fail to please.
INSTRUCTION in Worsted Flowers, Em
broidery in Worsted, Gold, Silver, and Che
mile, by Mrs. II. A. PETERS,
at her residence. opposite Rev. o. B. Browns,
e street, between 9Th and 9th. dec 6-6t
Dec 9--tf
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! I NTUhTE W. CLHHKE, BUILDER, .7.VU
\TGENER.aL FURNISHING UNDERTAKEN
corner Of Virginia auenue and 9th street, near the
Nary Yard Gate-or at his residence, on the west
side of llth street, near the eastern Branch bridge
Thankful for the liberal patronage with which
he has already been favored he respectfully solicits
a continuance of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine, Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
features into Collins at the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms
Hearse and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice All orders thankfully received and prompt
y attended to at all hours left at the above place.
or at his residence, second door from the corner
on l. street
N. B.-Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look equal to new. dec 1S-6m
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TUSTON ON THE COMMUNION

IUoIVN UN THE CUM M NUN.
A FEW copies of this beautiful little volume
IL (the remnant of large edition) may be had at
Morrisons's and at Farnham's bookstores also at
the Capitol from the Author, the Chaplain of the
Senate. 1t is spoken of in terms of high commen-
dation by the religious and political press Price
SO cents feb TT