For the Columbian Founta
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| For the Columbian Fountail.
| RAISING A RECRUIT.
Within the last few weeks, as you know,
Mr. Editor, there has been quite martial
spirit among our countrymen; and everywhere
we find new volunteer companies organizing.
if not to 60 to the seat Of war, TO fit then ;
selves, by becoming acquainted with military
tactics, for the call Of their country, should
their services be needed.
There is also spirit of emulation among
the members of the different companies, each
one desirous that his company should be the
best drilled, and present the most attractive
appearance when on parade. i
was sitting under the shed. an evening or
two ago, at the steamboat wharf. waiting for
The boat, when the following dialogue occur
red between an officer of one of the volunteer
companies in the city, and person whom he
| wished to interest in his company. This in
dividua was stout, square built man, and
would no doubt look well in the ranks with
his musket and feather The officer seemed
admirably fitted for his task, and also TO know
perfectly well how TO approach the subject,
and introduce il to the best advantage.


Officer. F. how do you stand it This warm
weather.


F. Why, do as you see now, sit it.


o. All! this time next week III be en-
joying myself in the cool shade at Bladens-
burg.


H. How SO?


O. Why, you see our Company have de-
terrnineI TO 60 on an excursion TO Bladens-
burg, and a nice time we'll have of il, as
sure you.


f. But it will cost you sweet sum.


o. No: only 81 SO or 81 each-music and
all other expenses incluied.


H. You don'l say so.


0. Well, don't say any thing else.


f. should like to so too.


0. Yes, but you can't come it, unless you
"join the army"


f. But il costs so much and uniforms are
so expensive. Iwould like the fun, but money
is too scarce 10 think of it.


o. You calculate TO strongly. Why,
first rate second hand uniform can be bought
for $l2, and can get one for $40.


f. $40! That alters the case consider
ably. But how much entrance money do
you pay


0. Only ST..


r. Well, now you almost persuade me.
n II. ,.,;ll lpa N
the Company went last Spring TO Richmond
and Norfolk, and we s,aid nearly week, had
fun plenty, were introduced into the best So
ciety, saw lois of girls, and our expenses
were only $5.
f. Dirt cheap. Propose me next time.
O. We talk Of going TO Lancaster next
fall, and also to Philadelphia. That will be
pretty trip, j tell you.
r. Well, / have been living in Washing.
ton all my life (22 years) and have never been
80 miles from the place. Get my Uniform,
and iii pay for it.


0. You say may propose you al 'he
next meeting2


+. Well, do Hoss, am bound to go,
am.


O. Well, speak to your acquain'ances' and
get as many to join US as you can.


r. Well, will


o. Pulling out his watch. must go. !
have to meet friend at 5 O'Clock. Good


n Good evening-don't fail TO propose
me.


o. Never fear.
| T. twisted himself around in his chair,
crossed his legs, struck up The Star Spangled