{"newspaper_name": "The Columbian fountain.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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The Hon. z. PRArT-LEATHER.-Ou rea-
ders have heard the story Of the stage passen-
ger, whose conversational powers were limited
foone topic" try me on leather, and Pm your
man." But Mr.. Pratt is "your man" on every
subject practical. When he was in Congress
no one exhibited more industry, and no one
brought such valuable statistical information
before the House Of Representatives. He is q
friend Of the District of Columbia, and he
made report to beauify our city by planning
trees and paving The avenue. He now comes
to the National Fair. bringing with him spec-
mens of leather from his tannery at PrausvilIe.
He was poor boy, without friends, and pick
ed black berries for living but, by honest
industry, he made fortune, was elected to
Congress. and large and fourishing town
now bears his name. Honor 10 Zadock Pratt,
let the youth follow his example. and they
will be happy and respected. If you see him
at the FAIR, shake his honest hand.