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The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27
THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. p, 1886
OUR POSITION.

The Fountain is being circulated among
so many Of the free citizens of this happy
country that it becomes necessary for us
clearly to define our position, especially so
as we have now made. arrangements by
which it will have much more extensive
circulation, inasmuch as we now issue a
daily and weekly
Well, then, we are the uncompromising
advocates of Temperance on the plan oi
Total Abstinence from intoxicating liquor
as beverage. We expect to urge this prin-
ciple upon the attention of the whole COM
munity. We shall urge the propriety Of the
abolition OF all license for the sale, as a be-
verage, Of intoxicating drinks; but in this
we wish to submit the matter TO the sover-
eign people. Thus, we feel it our duty to
state our grand object We believe, in its
Accomplishment, it will carry many other
very important matters, of interest to the
welfare of every class OF our country, and
perpetuate our free Institutions.
But it may be important for us TO state
what we will not do. We will not inter
fere with the religious or political opinions
of any. We only wish to carry our prin-
ciples to them where they now are, to bene-
fit them in time, and thereby fit them better
to prepare for their final account.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27

rTNHE subscriber having determined to publish
i this paper daily, and feeling it to be his duty
to close up his former business most earnestly re-
quests that all persons indebted to him will make
immediate settlement. This is not only required
as matter of right, but of necessity as he has
obligations that must be met very soon. He leaves
the lumber business with his son and Mr.. James
A. Lenman-to be carried on under the firm of
Ward and Lehman and he bespeaks for them
share of the business believing they will give sa-
tisfaction. ULYSSES WARD.
Jar. A-tf
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Cumberland, Nd.

REVOLUTION IN MExIco.-News has
reached this city by way Of Pensacola, that
the Revolution in the Government of Mex
leo is complete, Gen. PAREDEs having en-
tered the city of Mexico, and possessed him
self Of the reins of Government, without
serious opposition.-.Nat. Int.
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down alongside the wharf. The Chesapeake
had been engaged temporarily to convey the
mail while the steamer Pocohontas was un-
dergoing some necessary repair. Forum
alely the passengers (amongst whom were
some ladies from Richmond) were landed
before the Chesapeake IAN unlucky name)
went down to the bottom of the Potomac
Nat int
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MAIL STEAMER SUNK.--We learn that
soon after the steamer Chesapeake had
reached the wharf in this city last Friday
she sunk in the river 1t appeared that the
ice had cut into the bottom of the vessel,
which, soon filing with water, she went
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The IVORY CRUcIFIx will remain, we
are informed, few days only for exhibi-
ton in this city. Those who have already
viewed this Crucifx concur in considering
1T as most interesting and sublime work
of art, the contemplation of which produces,
in the mind of every Christian beholder, the
most elevated and devout emotions Con-
sidered simply as a work of art, it raises in
the mind of every beholder the highest
opinion of the artists skill.-.Nat. Intel.
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NAvAL.--U. s. ships Raritan, Capt. Gregory,
and Boston, Capt Pendergast and y. s. brig
Bainbridge, Lieut.. Commanding Pennington, were
at Montevideo Nov. 18th, all well. The Boston
was TO sail for the United States direct in day or
two, with Commodore Turner on Board.
u. S. ships Columbus, Com. Turner, and Vim
cennes, Captain Paudng, were daily expected at
Canton when the overland mail left
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LUMBER, LIME, AND CEMENT.

TNHE subscribers have now, and intend to keep
constantly on hand, an assortment of LUM-
BER, LIME and CEMENT, suitable for building,
which will be sold at all times low for cash, or
very short paper.
WARD & LEHMAN
Jan. "a, IS46.-tf
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'sltis said that girl was struck dumb at Pitts
field by the firing of cannon. Since then "A
number Unmarried men, says and exchange, have
invited the artillery to discharge their pieces on
their premises.
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GREAT FIRE AT VERGENNEs.-ByV Vrgel
& Co.'s Express last evening from the north,
we are informed that terrible conhagration
was raging at Vergennes, as the Express
passed through that city. The fire caught
on Tuesday morning about 3 o'clock, in
the extensive jewelry establishment OF Hol-
comb & Co., and had then consumed be-
tween forty and fifty buildings. The Messrs
Holcomb had, the day previous, made ar
rangemenis for going to Boston, and had
packed into trunk the large amount OF be-
tween so and 10000 dollars, s,-ll 900 OF
which was in Vergennes money; and 50
sudden was the alarp, that the gentlemen
had barely time to escape with their lives,
leaving the above large amount OF money
in the flames Albany Argus, Jan. "a.
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CUPPING AND LEECHLyG

fTNHE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks
i to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity,
for past fayors in the above business, and solicits
a continuance of the same.
| am prepared to meet the desires with the
above business day or night, and it is my wish and
intent to give satisfaction to every one that will
favor me with call. Mrs. Devaughan will at
tend to Ladies' in the above business il desired
My place of residence is on 9th st., west side.
near the corner of Il street.
JOHN DEVAUGHAN.
M RS. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
lu Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies'
Bonnets, and Gentlemen's Summer Hats in style
that will give satisfaction
CATHARINE ID. DEvAUG HAN.
jan 24--lm
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There are Is societies of Shakers in the U. S.
comprising 1000 members.
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To THE INHABITANTS OF THE DISTRICT
TAKE NoTIcE-We feel bound to intro
duce for your consideration the propriety
of having the Charters Of each city SO framed
that the voters in each Ward shall determine
with regard to the sale of Intoxicating
liquors within their bounds. To this we
should think no friend Of liberty or repub-
licanism can object We shall be pleased
to receive the opinions for and against such
measure, and will insert in our paper any
respectful communication. II is. light and
truth we wish to follow after, and be gov
erned by.
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CoRoNER's INqUEsT.-On Saturday last
an inquest was held in view of the body of
jas. Heatley, living in an alley near the soap
factory of Messrs Bates s. Brother, on G
street, between 9th and 9TH streets Yer
dict that the deceased came to his death in
consequence of previous exposure. When
the deceased rose in the morning he com
planned of sickness, and died in a few min
utes afterwards.
National MteHigencer, jan &c.
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U'OR RENT.-A Blacksmith's and Wheelright's
il Shop, on Missouri avenue, near 9th street.
There are sets full of Tools ready for business.
Possession given on the first of February. En-
quire at G. COLLARD'S
Jan 15--tf Lumber Yard.
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B5-We regret to hear that Mr.. Isaac K. Holmes
is detained from his seat in the House by indispo-
sition-- Union.
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q Mr.. A. L. WEST is hereby author
ized to receive subscriptions for the Weekly
Fountain, published in the city of Washing
ton. All moneys received by him for the
paper will be acknowledged in the name Of
the person to whom it is sent.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-27

The WEEKLY FoUNTAIN-O Saturday
next we shall commence the publication OF
a aoeekly Temperance newspaper, under the
above head, containing all the reading mat
ter Of the daily, as far as its limits will al
low, and other articles adapted for circu-
lation in the country. Price, one dollar
per year Persons remitting five dollars, in
current money, postage paid, will receive
six copies. Payment always in advance.
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BREvET RANK IN THE ARMY.

Inquiries are daily made concerning breyet rank
in the army. To meet these inquiries, we have
looked up the law the subject The first statutory
provision was made on the 9Th of July 1872 and is
in these words. THAT the President is hereby au-
thorzed to confer brevet rank such officers of the
army as shall distinguish themselves by gallant ae-
tons mertorious conduct, or who shall have
served ten years in any grade Provided that moth
ing herein contained shall be construed as to enttle
officers 80 breyeted to any additional pay emol-
uments, except when commanding separate posts,
districts, or detachments, when they shall be en-
titled to, and receive the same pay and emoluments
to which officers Of the same grades are now, or
hereafter may be, allowed by law"
This statute was modified by the law Of April
10Th, 1918, which provides "that the officers of the
army, who have brevet commissions, shall be en-
titled to, and receive the pay and emoluments of,
their brevet rank when on duty, and having COM
mand according their brevet rank and at no other
time. That no brevet commission shall hereafter be
conferred by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate"
These are the only legal provisions to be found in
our statute book, except the following in the rules
and articles Of war:
ARTICLE 6l Officers having brevets or commits
sions of prior date to those Of the regiment in
which they serve, may take place in martial
and on attachments, when composed Of different
corps according to the ranks given them in their
brevets or dates Of their former commissions; but
in the regiment troop, or company, to which such
officers belong, they shall do duty and take rank
both in courts martial and on detachments, which
shall be composed of their own corps, according to
the commissions by which they shall be mustered
in the said corps"
BY the 9th section Of the act Of June 80, 1884, it
is provided that much Of the of July 6, 1912,
or of any other act, authorizes the President to
confer brevet rank on such officers of the army or
marine corps, as shall have served ten years in any
one grade, repealed; and so much of the act OF
April 18th, 1873 as may be applicable to the clause
above repealed, shall be- and ls hereby repealed, but
nothing herein shall affect any right already acquir-
ed by ten years expired service to brevet rank.
These all the statutory provisions that we
have been able to find on this subject Hence we
give these extracts containing all the laws in fore,
relating TO brevet rank in the army.
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THE UNION.
CITY OF w AS III n @ II o n.
SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE s, 1896.
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate to-day, the bill appropriHting alter
nate sections Of land for the improvement OF Pearl
river was, after brief debate passed by vote Of
twenty-three to eighteen.
The bill providing for the adjustment OF claims
for French spoliatons prior to 1900 was again 'ahe
up, and after debate, passed TO third reading oy
vote Of twenty-seyen TO twenty-ohe.
The consideration Of the bill making the annual
appropriation for the Post Office Department was
then resumed and, after action upon sundry amend
ments had been taken, motion to adjourn prevalent
and the Senate then, after laborlOus week, during
which a large amount of business was disposed OF,
adjourned till Monday.
The House, Immediately after the reading Of the
Journal proceeded TO dispose Of such private bills on
the Speakers table as had been reported from the
COMMITTEES of the Whole. Very little progress was
made The attention Of the House was diverted by
sundry propositions to suspend the rules, and by
taking the yeas and nays thereon. One OF these
propositions was a Joint resolution by Mr.. Andrew
johnson, of Tennessee similar to that introduced
into the Senate and now lying on the table OF that
body, providing for the final adjournment OF Con-
grsss on the Goth of July. The record vote will be
found in another column. II will be seen that the
wings voted almost in mass for the resolution. II
was not, however, received, because the requisite
vote OF two thirds was not obtained Another prop
ostion was to meet at ten o'clock IL failed for the
same reason indicated in the other instance. But a
motion to meet at that hour on Monday prevailed
being within the scope of the rule.
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THE DAILY UNION

of an "impovsrisAsd kaaus, draioing dret UiihO'a
thinking Of prOeidi'sg fund.- TO mssi ~" Now this,
we say is to insult the intelligence of the readers Of
that journal Be il remembered the charge here is
against the Executive. Nov, we suppose that
every one but the Tropic knows that the Executive
has no power either 10 make such an appropriation
as is here referred to, or to pay troops without
previous appropriation by Congress. II the com
missariat of the army has provisions to spare, the
Executive may, indeed, direct the volunteers thus
summoned to be supplied. If the transportation fund
holds out, itmay be applied to the transportation of
the militia so called into service. Ia addition to
this, the volunteers may be supplied with arms
from the national Armories. This is all that the
President or the Department Of War, can do withou
the aid OF Congress. Directions have been issued
that all this should be done and it all has been done.
How plain and selfevdent, then, is the folly OF
the Tropic in charging upon the Executive as a
crime that it has not done that which it had no au
thority to do. But enough, and more than enough,
of the subject There is no reason why we should
say more-snd the outrageous language Of the TroP.
c has not permitted US to say less.
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KENTUCKY.

We feel every inducement to do justice to the
Governor Of kentucky, and We have admired the
energy he has shown in despstehing volunteers to
the war; but the following extract Of letter throws
a shade over the transaction:
LOUISVILLE, May 81, 1886.
"our Gov (ousley) has made appointment Of
the field officers for three regiments, or commands,
OF troops, organized in this State against Mexico;
and whilst the friends of the President here have
been the most active in arousing volunteers the gov
ernor has not appointed solitary democrat out Of
the nine field officers. mention this TO show you
practical Interpretation Of what the wings denOunce
as prescription. Oh, hypocrisy! where is thy blush'
It is true that the line officers and, perhaps, ma
jorty of them democrats they are so because
they raised the companies chiefly Of democrats, and
elected by their men. But the republicans and
friends of the President, whatever may be the par
tslity, even injustice Of governor are resolved
TO sustain the with heart and hand, with words
and blows, and 10 strengthen our wise administra-
lon to the end of the fight. May God unite us as a
people, and save our country from all treachery."
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The New Orleans press, with the exception Of
the "Tropic,") comes out manfully for the cause
of its country. The following are tie remarks Of
the "New Orleans Picayune" on hearing of the cap.
ture of Matamoras:
THE occupation of the city of Maamoras by tho
United States troops the character Of the
now waged between the United States and Mexico.
1t is on our part, no longer defensive war-it is
aggressive. For the purposes Of defence it is some
times necessary to take position upon the territory
of the enemy; but we regard the passage of the Rio
Grande In more imposing light. Ii is not ought
not to be, merely a temporary encampment for de-
fensive operations. II should be considered the
first, though by no the least important, step
in campaign which it is designed shall proceed into
the interior of Mexico ill peace is declared--such
peace as may suit the United States to Mako
peace which shall be permanent in future and repa-
rative as respects the past.
The war has been provoked by Mexico. 1t was
left to her to say when hostites should commence.
II will not be fer her to say when they shall cease.
The amount of satisfaction due for blow is to be
decided by the party stricken. Had the United
States made the first assault less atonement for the
insults which have been cast upon might suffice.
But as we have endured insult till patience invited
invasion, retribution ought to be ample. =
Now that the army has crossed the Rubicon, 1t
should make steady and solid advances towards
Mexico. Should the enemy sue for peace, the OPP
erations of the army ought not to be stopped that
account. The progress of invasion ought only to
be checked by the proclamation ola treaty peace.
The Mexicans would ask nothing better than a sus-
pension of hostities whilst negotiations were in
progress. The diplomacy of Paredes-or whoever
may succeed him-should be FASTENED by the adj
vance of American bayonets. Just as soon as the
invading army ceases to march upon the capital the
Mexcans will cease to dread the vengeance they
have invoked. Should the army retreat from their
SOIL they will advance in arrogance and pretension.
1t would be the worst policy to pause one instant in
offensive proceedings til peace is decared--untl q
treaty is signed, sealed, and delivered, in which all
questions of present difficulty between the two coun-
ries-not to say such other questions as threaten
trouble hereafter, settled for now and for aye.
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The New Orleans Delta reviews the correspond
ence which accompanied the Presidents war mes
sage, and says it appears that
Authority is given to General Taylor to call for
endorsements of volunteers from the States of
Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tenncs-
see, and Kentucky, if he should need Them and
letters are accordingly transmitted to the author
tics OF those States. January 10, 1886, General
Taylor is ordered to advance upon the Rio Grande
From the views heretofore presented 10 this de-
partment says the secretary's despatch lit Is pre-
sumed Point Isabel will be considered by YOU an
eligible position In subsequent despatch from
the department I'd March last the secretary says
You cannot fail to have timely notice of the APP
proach of any considerable Mexican force, and, in
that event, will promptly and efficiently use the su
thority with which you clothed to call TO you
such auxiliary forces you may need
General Taylor's dispatches to the War Depart
ment make up the concluding portion OF the pub
lished documents In August last, from his camp
at Corpus Christi, the general writes: Judging from
The best information | can obtain as to the future
wants Of the service the frontier, looking more
particularly TO the possibility Of an invasion of the
soil Of Texas by Mexican troops, I deem the force
soon to be under my orders-viz: four batteries Of
held artillery one regiment Of cavalry, and FIVE regi
ments OF Infantry, TO be fully adequate meet any
crisis that may arise.'
And does not the result Of the actions Of the 9th
and 9Th prove that the general was right and that
neither on his part, that Of the Executive,
mat OF the War Department, has there been over
sight, error, or imprudencef'
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The journal of yesterday (havng been read in
part only was approved.
The SPEA announced the business first in
order to be the bills on the Speakers table reported
yesterday from the Committee Of the Whole,
Mr. BOWLlN, on leave given, from the Commit
tee on Private Land Claims, to which was referred
the bill from the Senate entitled "An act providing
for the adjustment Of all suspended pre-empuon land
claims in the several States and Territories" report
ed the same without amendment, after an unsuc-
cessfuI effort by Mr.. B. to have il put on its third
reading was committed.
Mr.. B. also, from the same committee, to which
was referred the bill from the Senate entitled IAN
act to amend the act approved June nth, 1874 en-.
titled an act to provide for the adjustment of land
claims within the States Of Missouri, Arkansas,
and Louisiana, and those parts Of the States OF
Mississippi and Alabama south Of the 3lst degree
of north latitude, and between the Mississippi and
Perdido rivers" reported the same without amend
meng which ives committed.
LAWS AND TREATIES or TIVE UNITED STATES
Mr.. WINTHROP, by leave, from the Commute,
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While our soldiers are crossing the Rio Grande
in their armed pursuit of just and honorable peace
with Mexico, which shall place our citizens and
soil in security from further INVASION our peo
pie are pressing on to the occupation of Oregon, and
especially Of California. The letter which we give
below from Missouri journal, describes only sin
gle great train Of that emigration which is rapidly
extending the institutions, and the spirit Of our
country. By this time, the news Of the war which
Mexico has seen fit to wage upon US, may have
reached our squadron in the Pacific II this be the
case, suppose that American force may possibly
at this moment be in possession Of the principal har-
bors Of California. Under these circumstances any
nation less infatuated than Mexico would not hesitate
to present herself to US in the attitude Of peace
But her counsels, distracted as they are, seem to
be guided by different spirit; and though we nav
regret, on some accounts, the necessity which tbs
forces US to an armed vndication Of our rights no
man doubt that the path Of our policy is lear,
that il is our duty to urge our attack at onS upon
every assailable point Of the Mexican fro aer' and
to complete our preparations as speediyis possible
for pressing into the heart OF the Nsxican coun-
try, to demand and to dictate pea, If need be,
within the Mexican capital.
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PUBLIC DINNER IN BREMEN TO COL MANN
The following account Of public dinner rendered
to our cx-eonsul al Bremen has been politely fur
nished to US by the editor Of one of the Bremen
journals. We take great pleasure in laying it be-
fore readers not only from the character Of the
occasion itself, but as a specimen Of the style in
which such things are managed in Germany Sew
sral Peeularies are observable in the report which
distinguish the manner of the scene from that Of
similar celebrations among ourselves. We need
not say that we heartily respond TO the spirit of the
occ aston:
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There is too much reason to believe that the two
Mexican steamers have gone into Havana, under
the English flag, and with some English seamen on
board. But our impression is, that the British gov
eminent have had no agency at all in the transact
ton. We presume it would be advisable for us to
have eye upon these steamers lest they steal out
to prey upon our commerce! In that case they will
rue their piratical conduct.
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Fine watches, Jewelry, and silver Ware
SAMUEL w BENEDICT,
5 Wall street, Ntic York

"VV . " HII SFTttII sNtW FVTh,
MOULD call the attention Of persona visiting
w the city TO his large assortment of chronome-
ter, duplex lever and other fine watches, imported
direct from the best makers in Europe, and will be
warranted perfect in every respect, and correct time
keepers. Also handsome pattern Of anchor es-
opponents Watches for ladies'.
HINT. Cottor, who has been at the head Of the re-
pairing department for the las Ave years will give
his personal attention to the repairing Of all kinds OF
watches.
Spoons, forks, cups, and every description Of sill
YER ware. MAY 30-Im