THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN.

II the Columbian Fountain.

ALExANDaIA, March 20, ls46.
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ALEXANDRIA, March X5, 1876.


Mn. EDIroR: The celebrated painting bv


West, Of Christ Healing the Sick, is exhibited
here at the I'd Presbyterian Church, and All
tracts large number Of visiters. The lee
lures explanatory Of the design are insiruc-
i've and entertaining, and, with the great mer-
i's OF Inc painting as work Of art, and the
suolim'sy OF the subject represented, deserved
" attract the attention of our citizens. The
exhibition, understand, will continue several
days longer.
On Friday evening last, the Common Coun-
Gil proceeded, according to previous notice, in
to an election for the several public officers Of
the town. Lots Of applicants were on hand.
of course, and the selections from among them
were Of judicious character: Few changes
were made: the odious practice Of proscrip-
ton for opinions sake having few advocates
among US: and where the uas were put out, I
doubt not some better reason than party, or
Clique favoritism, could be given for the
change BY those holding the reins Of power.


Fishing season, at least 50 far as the OPEN
ing OF :" Fish Town" is concerned, having
commenced. hope our new authorities will
turn their attention to the illegal sale Of liquor
IN that quarter. The friends of Temperance
and morality look for a reformation; and il is
to be hoped, if the ruling powers can act IN
the matter, they will do SO speedily. L..