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True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03
RENARKABLE FEAT IN MEsMERrsM-We

REMARKABLE FEAT IN MEsMERIsM.-We
learn bv an Ohio paper, (says the Louisville
Democrat. THAT Prof SmIth, who was lectur-
ING In this city last winter, has lately performed
curions experiment in Mesmerlsm. While
occurring in Hamilton, in this State, he put one
OF his subjects in the somnolent state and having
naraIized his muscles, Informed the audience
that it was utterly impossible for him to make
the Ieas, use of his limbs until the mesmerlc IN
Auence be- removed In order to illustrate the
matter the Professor took ont his gold watch,
and holding it before the subject, told him that
if he would reach ont his hand aud take II, the
watch should be his The audience was duly
called upon to witness the promise, and rather to
the surprise of the Professor the patient-did
stretch forth his hand aud did seize with peril
nacious crap the glittering prize, ThereuPon
a struggle took place. the Professor insisting
there was some mistake. The magnetic in
Auence had taken a wrong direction He was
unable howel er, to unlock lhesuheets fingers
from the hold they had taken of the watch
Finally, through the iHterposition of the audi
ence it was deposited into the hands Of third
party, until some further light should be thrown
on the mysterious affair 1t was supposed that
magnetism wond be obliged to resort to law,
TO determine whether the ownership of the
watch had passed from the operator to the sub.
ieet hy lhc ..e made use Of
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

DIsrREss1No SUICIDE AND MURDER.-We
learn from a Georgia paper that Mrs. Sarah
Donaldson, formerly of South ca[oina)
drowned herself and ) children in the Chatta-
hoo boocbee River in Dekalb county, few days
ago m the following manner She first tied
the two older together, and threw them into the
river; then she tied the youngest one 10 herself
and plunged headlong into the sltated waves
1t is said that an individual was standing onthe
opposite bank witnessing the scene, bat from
his situation unable to prevent the occurrence.
The reason assigned why she thus terminated
the existence ofherselfand children is said to be
a dread of starvation She had been heard to
saw that she would rather die with her children
than that they should perish for lack OF bread!
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

the other end of it, when he was found IN
state of total nsensibity, and it was difficult 10
reanimate him. In answer TO the charge lh me
little rascal said he was determined he would
not be transported, SO he had tried to hang HIM,
self MIR. Broughton considered prison dIsclp-
line might be beneficial, and consequently re-
manded him for a week. London Obserrer
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

THE SPRrNGs-We refer our readers to
the advertisement in to-day's paper from Mr.
John w. ONeal, the proprietor of the Lauder
dale Springs Mr.. O'Neill has the reputation
ola good host and a clever gentleman. Many
ofour citizens have visited the Springs, and it IS
therefore useless to say anything in their
praise.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

E Read the proceedings of the Newton
county meeting for Volunteers. The gallant
citizens of that county are already in arms, and
their character is sufficient assurance that they
will do their duty
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

JUSTICE To THE BRAvE.-Commodore
Moore, the gallant naval Commander of Tex
rs whose brilliant achievements added new
lustre to the lo star, is now Commodore in
the navy ofthe Union.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

There was an enthusiastic meeting of Vol
unteers in Quilmau on last Monday. Maj
McDugald made one of his soul-stirring speech
es, and other gentlemen also addressed the
meeting. To the citizens of Clarke we tender
our warm acknowledgements for the generous
hospitality with which we were received.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

fellows their deaths are calm and serene; their
home, eternal and beautiful, is Tue f'S"' Ma""
of the Rather a. H.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

ApoLooETIc,-The delay in the publica-
ton Of our paper this week has been occasIoned
by the absence OF both editors in the counties oil
Newton and Clarke, upon important business
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

nz~ The gallant old soldier, Gen. Briscoe,
has been nominated TO the command OF the
Claibofne county Regiment
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

VERA CRUz, The New York Courier
has the following interesting facts con.
cerniug the city of Vera Cruz, and the ia
nous fortress which protects 1t.
"The fortress of st. Juan de Ulloa
would resist very heavy attack-one
certainly much more serious than that of
the French TO which it yielded few years
since. The French squadron then con-
sisted of three large frgates and four bomb
vessels; the former anchored but little over
point blank distance from the eastern face
of the castle and the bomb vessels but little
farther. There were mortaTS IN the castle
but none IN use, and not more than II
guns could be brought to bear OH single
ship, and on the whole squadron only 20,
some of which were caronadeS.
Orthe French vessels, the Cyclops had
two moftars, and in two hours she threw
$50 shells. The others did their share.
One of the bombs lodged in the magazine,
which was blown up aud about 200 men
DESTROYED. After six hours fighting the
Mexicans yielded. Since that time the
fortress has been thoroughly repaired. A
new water battery has been added; 30 and
10 Founders nave been mounted IN place
of Tire l2's and ISIS; and from IL to 20
heavy mortars have been introduced, with
several Paixhan eight inch guns and eve
nv thing is in the very best condition TO
resist attack.
We have stated these facts in order that
our readers may form an opinion as TO the
probable result Of an attack upon Vera
Cruz Certainly nothing can be done un-
Ill a much larger force is concentrated
there, than is present in the vicinity.
Love AxD GLoRY.-A gentleman from
Iberulle murisd a most lovely girl, and in
two hours Afterwards marched with the volun-
teers
A rich planter Of East Fellciana was engag.
cd 10 beautiful young lady with no dover bu'
her charms aud virtues be reluctantly leit her
for the frontier. but being DESTROYS OF securing
10 her bis estate. be induced her 10 follow bun
10 the city They we're married, aud 10 a few
minutes She returned 10 her new home, and hC
pro.eedrd wiih the volunteers. Glory attend
thess hero bus ands and love and bliss to wei
come their reium.-N o. JsC
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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
Room.

ME subscriber respectfully informs his custom
- ers and the public generally, that he has
opened Ware Room on 9th street, near the ave-
nne, where he is continually receiving FRESH
SUPPLIES of goods in the House, keepers line
viz: Hll#
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
Shouls and longs Hoiloware, Wood,oare, Brush
es, Baskets, Britaninware, Teatrays Nlocipedes,
tog ether with large collection of USEFUL and
FANCY articles too numerous to mention. Sale
store at the old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. SAVAGE.
feb 27-n
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For the Columbian Fountain.
NONE ARE SAFE IN USING INTOXICATING


NONE ARE SAFE IN USING INTOXICATING
DRINKS.
Under this head Mr.. EDITOR, / shall endea
vor to show that all those who esteem them
selves superior to their fellow men, in what is
styled sef-command, in the habit of using Ii
quor tem.perately are not only assuming posi-
ton positively untenable; but, are paving the
way for their ultimate ruin, in various points
of view. And, indeed, this kind OF falsely
conceived idea, operates to deceive those men,
who by fatal experience, should know the
falsitv of such an opinlon--lhus, the man who
calls himself moderate or temperate drinker,
NAV perceive that his example lends actually
to lead astray the poor unfortunate man who
is striving to get rid Of his besettng sin. ~
These ideas, Mr. Editor, will be given to
your numerous readers, from the humble pen
of an extreme sufferer from the inroads OF in
the most precious and sublime attributes be-
longing to his race; but, is confident, that in
the use Of cold aoater, and in the utter discoun-
tenance Of Intoxicating drinks, a healing balm
will be rendered to all his grievances and woes
LII lliS SERIES VI dtilCIcS, SHdi not IdIl W pom
out 10 those, who have been my pot con,pan-
ions, the many snares which beset their feet
and is blighting every prospect which makes
our present life agreeable, and even supporta-
BILE; and judge need not make an effort tc
show that the drunkard, dying in his sins
loses eternal rest, for am fully assured al
hard drinkers, (havlng common sense, have
felt warnings Oft fact while in their career
of dissipation. "@
AS native of your District, I have
been cognizant to many foreboding scenes
and none knowing me, would believe me com
petent TO pen an unjust sentiment or assertion
My inferior ideas will be, at all events, free from
prejudice or malignity, and my eye single te
the reformation Of the unhappy apostle of the
Fatal Bowl.
cease writing for the present, for King AL
cohol has so unnerved me, as to make it i'm
polite for me further 10 pursue this hallowet
aud glorious subject. When shah shake of
his 6end-like grasp, I will resume, and presen
wholesome and incontroverlible suggestions
and hope they may be part Of the means, a
least, Of opening the eyes of many noble soul
to their dangerous condition, when they will
flee from it. /. L. T..
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TWEEN TY-NIN TIL CONGRESS
FRIDAY, February 9th, l846.
Senate not in session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Ia the Hall to-day, before the House was
called to order, great interest was manifested
IN Witnessing the magnetic galvanic arilhma-
tic Of a Mr.. Deshong, of Philadelphia. He
multiplied and added large sums with ra-
pidty equal to the copying the figures by any
other person. For instance: The sum f
&fk1 l9754328 s%4
Multiplied by 6573l
And handed to him by member, he gave the
muldplicand of as follows:
l29Sl57743768
As quickly as the figures could be written down.
The multiplicand of 764329769
By S54376943 3aa
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Ladies Please Take Notice

VTyHAT AT MANN'S, Pennsylvania avenue,
IL doors West of Four-and-a-Haf street, may
be found WHITE ENGLISH KID and WHITE
SATIN SLIPPERS, of every size, and among the
very neatest in the city. m
.38fAE3t At ALSO,
Ladies fine quality Gum Elastic Sandal
Oyer-shOes,
The handsomest in town. This oyer-shoe has the
decided preference over all others. Gentlemen may
also call and find the largest assortment Of over
shoes to be found in the place. MANN,
Sign of the Big Black Boot, Penn. avenue, 2 doors
West of AZ street. feb 26- If
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Fish Stalls.
MAYoR's OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
.p Washington, February %, ls46. s
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on FRIDAY.
lN the 9th day Of March next, will be offered for
sale az public auction to the highest bidder all the
FISH STALLS In the Eastern Branch Market
Heuse, for term ending on the list Of March ls47.
\, And on Saturday, the 7th day Of March next, in
the same manner, all the Fish Stalls in the Centre
Market House. iif M -a 7-T
Sale to take place at the respective Market Houses
at nine o'clock A. M. I'M -~'N'>
Terms cash--to be settled for Immediately after
each SALE
.', w. w. SEATON,
feb. 25-ts. .rE3A Mo,o,.
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He gave at 624738 227l l632ll67
In less than quarter of minute.

IN less than quarter OF minute. ~
Many OF his sums were proved to be cor
rect; bat the two instances give would take
many hours to test by the common modes of
calculation. He was asked what amount Of
revenue horizontal tariff of 20 per cent ad
valorem would yield; but he said he wanted
something more specific to 20 upon. Being
Pennsylvania, ! suppose he was cautious
how he touched the tariff question. ! have
multiplied one sum, and found his result cor
rect Il took over FIVE minutes 10 perform il
by the usual course. He performed it in lit
tie over five seconds. He dispenses with the
intermediate process, and gives the product in
one line immediately under the mullipier:
Il l975432S42l432
625 Hs.Crl
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A Card.

THE undersigned, considering himself duly
a. qualified, offers his services to the citizens
of Washington for the drawing Of plans and spe-
cfcations Of dwelling or other houses and also as
measurer of builders work. Charges moderate.
He may be consulted between the hours of and
IL o'clock A. M, at Mr.. Purdy's Office, Lumber
Yard, 9TH street, Market-House square.
feb 27-tf JOHN G.. HARKNEsS
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28
BY THE soUTHERN MAIL.

Mr.. J. ii. Peasants, an account OF whose
hight with Thomas Richie, jr., at Richmond,
Va, we gave twenty four hours in advance OF
all Of our cotemporararies, has since died OF
his wounds. We learn this melancholy result
OF the afiray by the Southern boat of last
evening.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28
Correspondence of the Columbian Fountain.
ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 27, 1876

ALEXANDRIA, Feb. 27, 1916.
Mr. EDITOR The extent 10 which the lear
full vice of intemperance is carried here is.
am inclined 10 believe, unknown to many OF
our cilzens. Al least it would seem SO from
the apathy they exhibit in relation TO the lem
perance cause, no meeting having been held
bv anv of the old societies for nine months
past. HE4.rEHF &EGe EEGG .
It's ia contemplation 10 take the rum census
OF Alexandria and send it TO you for publca-
ton Such census was taken by commit
tee from Harmony Division last spring, and |
am informed that the result was to show that
including the "big fish, and all, we have about
200 rum-sellers. Presuming that at least five
nected with each Of the drunkard manufacto-
ries, we have the large number of 1000 per
sons, or one ninth of our whole population en-
gagged by their interests in support ofthis traffic,
10 say nothing Of the drunkards and moderate
drinkers, whose inclinatons lead them TO side
with the army under tbs sable banners OF
King Alcohol. To resist This mighty array, we
have about 5000 pledged friends Of tempe
rance, the large majority Of whom, however,
seem to take little or no interest in the success
Of the work, and the Sons and United Btolhers
of Temperance. The former constituting Har-
mony Division No. 2, was organized on the
24th Of November, l843, and numbers abou,
l4O members.
The members Of this Division are real tee
totallers, asking no favor and fearing no frowns,
but acting as behooves them upon the great
principles they profess ds
The latter was Instituted on the 22d Of Sep
1ember, l845, under the title ofAssocation
No. 4, and is as yet in state Of comparative
weakness.
This Association, animated by the success
of their last public meeting, have determined
to hold another on the 5th Of April, and hope
that, as SOM as the weather will permit, they
with the Sons OF Temperance, will resume the
holding of street meetings which last year
were productive of much benefit.
notice in your Congressional report, an an
nouncement of the fact that the bill repeating
the act Of last session, requiring one Of the U
S. Circuit Judges 10 reside in Alexandra, has
passed the House Of Representatives. Wha,
comment upon the judicious and liberarleg
isalon for this section of the, District, upon
which so much has been said by the opponents
ofretrocession. That the personal convenience
OF one man, and the opinion of one small class
of the community in the metropolis, should
outweigh all the arguments advanced, and all
the claims presented by the unanimous con-
currence of an entire county, cannot but create
feeling of,n,bounded indignation in the breast
Of every man who processes 10 cherish the
principles Of republicanism. But thus it ever
has been, and ever will be, while the county
of Alexandra remains subject to the presen,
irresponsible power which now exercises au-
thority over it. l..
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Coal! COaI!!

THE subscriber has for sale at his yard, at the
entrance of Sixth street and Missouri avenue, on The
canal COAL Of good quality.
feb. eft GEORGE COILARD
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A NEw RoAD TO FAmE.--It is stated that
the Medical Faculty of New York have pass
ed vote to have the attending physicians
name accompanying all obituary notices of
their patients!
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28

A VETERAN SHEEr.-The Quebec Gazette
IS 30 years OF age-the Oldest paper in thu
Canadas. 4E
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NOTICE TO CLIENTS.

The unfinished professional business of the late
JAMES HoBAN, has been confded to HEsnY Mar,
Esq, to whom all persons interested are requested
% apply, at his Office in the east wing of the City
Hall. feh es-6t
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seemed 10 say as itgushed from the jug. "good!
good ! good !! What is better, the old gen
tleman, as we understand, has faithfully kept
his pledge.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28

NOTICE.-The undersigned having formed 4
~ co-Partnership under the name of G. EcKLoyr
M Sons, will continue the business of Merchant
ailors and Fashionable Clothing Store, at the es-
adjustment on Pennsylvania avenue, south side, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, where they will at all
times have an extensive and fashionable assortment
OF Cloths, Cassmeres, Vestings, &c.
They have now on hand, of their own manufac-
ture, select stock of fashionable ready y-fnshed
Clothing, which, with Fancy Articles of every
description, will make their stock well worthy of the
attention of the public.
They respectfully solicit a continuation of the
custom so literally extended to C.. Eckloff, during
the last thirty years, and pledge themselves that they
shall not be surpassed by any establishment in the
Union G. ECKLOFF,
10 w. ECKLOFF,
FRED. ECKLOFF.
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AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
aNt a NEW GOODS

AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
aUt NEW GOODS
N my line, and have now in store large stock,
i consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea,. and Toi-
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stone China, and
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases, Alumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, &c.
Gut and pressed Tumblers, Wines, Champagnes,
Hock and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Decanters
Cut and plain Water Bottles, Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea Ware
Casters, Lamps, Candlssticks, Mugs, Covered Pitch
erS t~
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Biggins, &c.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Knives and Forks, Walters, Looking glasses, &C.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment of common ware, which will
sell very low, wholesale or retail.
G. s. FOWLER, Importer.
Store on 7h-street, opposite National hteligeneer
Office. feb 243ta6wif
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For the Columbian Fountain.

Mr.. EDITOR: | was little surprised to
see an article in late number Of the Foun-
tain, copied from the Indiana Register, stating
that the Hon. T. F. Marshall had violated his
Temperance Pledge. 1t may be so; but |
think it rather strange that the account of it
should come from Indiana, when it is well
known the gentleman resides in Kentucky,
and the papers of that State are silent on the
subject II is also singular that two reports to
his detrment have been made in such quick
succession first, that he was killed in a
duel, and the next that he had violated his
Pledge. Of the two, would believe the frs,
report sooner than the last, as believe he
would prefer death before dishonor.
VIGIL ANT
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CoLLEcToR's OFFICE, CITr HALL,

January l6, 1916.
tITY TAXES per cent. deduc-
~ tiOn Tor prompt payment payers
are hereby notified that the Collector is prepared to
receive the taxes on city property for the year ls45
which became due on the lst instant By authority
OF law deduction of ten per cent will be made
from all bills for said year, which shall be paid at
this Office during the months Of January and Feb
ruary. A. ROTHWELI,. Collector.
feb 24-2awiftMarI Ft
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The CHARLEsTowN CoNvENT.--The Mas
sachusetts Legislature have refused TO take up
The question Of re imbursing the owners OF the
Charlestown Convent, destroyed by mob, by
a vote of Ito 10 81.
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1t being necessary to close my late business, I
urgently request all who are indebted to me to make
an early settlement, and solicit continuation of their
custom by my friends at the above store.
feb. l6-3t G. ECKLOFF.
GALVANIC BANDS.--The genuine bands,
~ lar more efectua than the rings, for sale at tho
Bookstore East of the Depot, front part of tho
Fountain Office. Price from 25 cts. to ST. So
feb l9-tf
BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, from
j New York
II packages prime Butter
65 boxes do Cheese;
do Pine Apple do;
$50 la l-2 and whole boxes Raisins:
30 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
do Turkey Raisins (frec from stones)
cases Bordeau Prunes;
Also, on hand
2 casks Currants;
5 cases Citron;
l do preserved Ginger; .
Other Preserves and Jellies. r
Cranberrles in quarter bbls and by measures
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovles, Curry Powder, SC. SCI
general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon CLAIMS and Lobsters
Hermetically sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla
DO Salad Oils &c, &c;
winch, with his former stock, renders his assort-
ment complete, and to which attention is invited.
S. HOLMES,
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic Bank.
Dec 1S-tf
NEW YORK BUTTER.
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E Ou- -TEMPERANCE!! E!!-Howard Division,
No. 10, Sons Of Temperance, will hold pub
lie meeting on Monday Evening next, in the
Methodist Protestant Church, near the Navy
Yard, at 7 O'Clock. All the Divisions aud AS
socaions Of The Sons and Brothers of Tenn
perance, and the public generally, are invited
10 attend. Addresses by Rev. ]. ]. Murray,
Matcheu, and Mr.. Chaplin. The TWO latter
gentlemen will debate The subject of Temper
ance. Rev. DIR. Matcheu will advocate the
cause Of Intemperance., Mr.. Chaplin will
plead the cause of Temperance The debate
will be interesting, and will be worthy of the
attendance, especially Of those who still cling
to alcohol. feb 27.
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MARRIED..

On the Oath inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Samson,
Mr.. JACOB WEcHTER, 10 Miss ANN VIRGINIA
HARRAss, all of this city.
Ineligencer please copy.
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SPRrNe.--The Wilmington, N. c., Chron-
icle says Spring is fast opening upon us.
The trees are putting out their foliage, in gar
dens (several kinds) are in bloom, and every
thing betokens that the reign Of Winter is clo-
sing rapidly.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28

The MONTREAL GAMBLING HE'LL 1T is
stated in a letter, that Lord Calhcart has instl
tured a strict inquiry Into the alleged connec-
lion of some of his principal officers with the
gambling club, where Ready lost his money.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28

A PROMISING CLERK.-One day last week
a merchant in Milk street, Boston, ordered
clerk, u or l8 years Of age, whom he had
just received into his counting room, TO take
off an account from the books. with all de-
spa,ch. Soon after, hearing him scratching
out something from the Ledger, the merchant
inquired wha, he was doing. TO which he re-
piled that he was "takig off the account, but
his knife was so dnned DULL that II would
take all the afternoon 10 get ii ofp'
The Columbian fountain., 1846-02-28

An editor at dinner table, being asked ifhe
would take some pudding, replied "Owing to
a crowd OF other matters, am unable to make
room for it," es
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IRON SHIP.-I'he iron ship now building al
Pntsburg for the United States government, is
to be called the "Alleghany" The Post says
she is considered, by those who are good judges
in such matters, one Of the most noble and
complete pieces of naval architecture that has
ever been constructed
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NEW YORK BUTTER.
On FIRKINS New York Butter, prime, for
1ssV sale by s. BACON & co.
feb 1885,