di For the Columbian Fountain.
"PROFANE SWEARING i
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MEssRs. EDITORS: ho.' @t


was much pleased with your editorial on
this subject, contained in the paper of Saturday
morning. 1t reminded me Of my own expert
ence, and, with your permission. Twill briefly
relate the mode by which broke myself Of the
.detestable practice.


was never what is called hard .swearer,
but was obnoxious to the appellation without
the adjective. sffqlbasf


h Passing along the streets was disguised
with the oaths and imprecalions OF boys of
small as well as larger growth The vicious
and the vile all understand the language Of
Billingsgate; it was remarkably easy for them
10 make use of it. But. at the same time, l was
guilty of the sin which cordially condemned
! How to cure myself. did not know. had
tried, but made no progress. SO wrote onsa
piece or paper the words WILL NOT"
and placed them near me in room where
was daily employed If looked up, was
sure TO meet the sign. 81 will not" became
impressed on my mind, and, TO preserve my
love for truth, knew that could not swear
without telling lie. A whole years trial, gave
me the victory and my wonder now is that
ever swore al all.


Some may be inclined to laugh At this moral
mode, but it is nevertheless the experience OF


AN OLD FAsHIoHED MAN.