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leap. thirty dollars |
the season. paya-
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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1837-04-12
Attention, Militia!

March Is, i837--ts
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

or suspoct drunkenness in the sparkling
bevhrage WEIGH quickens'all its susceptl-
bili,ies Of joy. The invalid does not see
It in the cordial which his physician pre-
scribes. and which gives new tone to his
debilitated organs. The man Of thought
and genus detects no palsying poison 10
in the draught which seems spring OF
inspiration to intellect and imagination
The lover of social pleasure little dreams
that the glass which animates conversa-
ton will ever be drank in solitude, and
will sink him too low for the intercourse
in which he now delights. Intemper-
ance comes with noiseless step, and binds
its first cords with touch too light to be
felt. This truth ofmournful experience
should be treasured up by US all, and
should influence the habits and arrange
ments of social and domestic life in ev.
cry class ofthe community.--Chamning,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

BANK OF WAsHTENAw.-We regret
to see statements publicly made tending
to impair public confluence in the bills
of this institution. We have it is true,
10 knowledge of its condition, except
the statement ofiis affairs communicated
under oath to the last Legislature.
With a full understanding of its condi-
tion, that body made the notes of all the
banks OF this state subject to the suspen-
sion act and against which an injunction
has not been granted, receivable at par
in payment for state tares. The bills OF
the Washienaw Bank, therefore, (f it
has acceded to the suspension actD Dare as
good for payment to the state as any 9TH
er: and an attempt to depreciate them
among the people, will have the effect to
drive them into the State Treasury in
greater proportion than the notes of 9TH
er banks. In regard to its collections, it
reported to the legislature that it had
$l9,923, then in suit.-Detroit Free
Press. -
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29


Social AFFECTION Society has been
compared to. 4 heap Of embefs; which,
when seperated, soon laneuish, darken
Md expire; but fplaced togethersglow
with ruddy and intense heat a just en-
bbiisiff 81 F ttbberstfeags'a happiness, and the
security deriyedhfrom the union ofman-
kind. The savage who never knew the
blessing ofcombination, and he who quits
society from apathy or misantrhoplc
spleen, are like the separated embers,
dark, and useless; they neither give nor
receive heat: neither love. nor are below
ed. To what acts ofheroism and virtue
in every age and nation. has not the i'm
petus Of affection given rise? To what
gloomy misery, despair. and even suiclue
has not the desertion led How often
in the busy haunts of men, are our no.
blest and gentlest virtues called forth
And how in the bosom of the recluse,
do all the soft emotions languish and
grow faint IN. Y. Mirrcr. $3.50.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

ANcrHEn ComrIrs,GNr To Mr.. Ew-
a.-Ir, answer 10 letter of invitation
to the dinner from the committee of ar
rangement, Benjamin Watkins Leigh
takes occasion 10 speak of Mr.. Ewing as
follows:
| honor the virtues of the man, the a
bilities ofthe Statesman, and the services
ofi,he Senator. And Icannot help ad-
ding, that | deem it peculiarly unfortu-
nate that he should be Withdrawn from
the public councils just at this time !; for
there are few men, in my opinion, if in
deed there be any, whose talents are bet
ter suited to the public service in the
present juncture of affalrs-who would
be more able to expose the danger, and
so ifpossible to avert the curse, Of those
further experiments, which, | fear, are e.
ven now in preparation for this afflicted
country. XIX ........
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
NEW ERA AND AMERICAN COURIER.

NEW ERA AND AMERICAN COURIER.
EWyHE labor and expense bestowed upon his
u paper, have already gained us large
list Of country subscribers and we shall spare
neither time nor money in making it the most
useful and interesting paper in the Union.
We contemplate many improvements in style
and arrangement, which our country friends
must assist us in executing. We are now en-
gagged in procuring some beautiful designs,
and it is our intention to introduce one or two
more every week, as soon as our subscription
lists shall have SO increased as to warrant the
expense of engraving. They will be done on
wood by one of the first engravers in the city.
In point Of local intelligence, scientific es-
says, literary articles and general news. our
paper is already acknowledged equal to, as in
size it exceeds any now issued in the United
States. AS family newspaper we never
have, nor never shall insert into its columns,
an article or sentiment, that shall call
blush on the cheek of beauty. Humor, wit
and pleasure, may always be found and Of the
most enticng nature, without swerving from
modesty, and deriding morals or religion, and
of such a cast shall ours be.
Besides embracin all that we have stated
above, our paper will contain Bank Note Ia
BILE and a Price Current, corrected weekly.
We hope our friends in the country will assist
us in extending our circulation, that we may
at once commence our intended improvements.
TERMs.-Three dollars per annum, or six
cents single copy, payable in advance. No
orders attended to unless the money is remit
ted, post paid, or city reference given.
QTPost Masters throughout the Union,
and in the Canadas, are requested to use their
tn oht hta;p nhcor ,barc and xxye
send them paper gratis. &
0ITWe wish to establish agencies in the
country towns, any persons willing to act for
us, will have the kindness to drop us line,
(post paid) to that effect, with city refer
ence and we will enter into arrangements
with them at once. They will find our terms
exceedingly liberal. sa
~ Country editors. with whom we ex-
change, will oblige us by giving this notice a
few inscrtions,in their papers,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

New INSTRUMENTAL MUsrc.-The
Haverhill (Mass.) Gazette furnishes the
following account Of two musical instru-
ments Of an entire new character.
"a young lady of high accomplish
ments, (and no pride,) in absence Of the
servant, stepped To the door on the ring
ing Of the bell; which announced a vis-
it from one Of her admirers. On enter
ing, the beau, glancing at the harp and
piano, which stood in the apartment, ex.
claimed. II thought, heard music--on
which instrum ent were you performing,
MissY .On the gridiron, sir, with the
accompaniment Of the tiyingpaalre-
piled she. MY mother is without help,
and she says that must learn to finger
those instruments sooner or later, and /
havethis day commenced course of
lessons FRrl .4 Ms
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

lDLENEss.-Idleness is the badge of
gentry, the bane OF body and mind, the
nurse of haughtiness, the step-mother of
dissipation, and the chief author Of all
mischief; one of the seven deadly sins.
the cushion upon whiehth devil chiefly
feposes, and a great cause not only OF
melancholy. but Of many other diseases,
forthe mind is naturally active, and if it
be not occupied about some honest bust
ness, it rushes into mischief or sinks into
melancholy.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

Hp DAD TAXES FOR ls37.-The amount
y of Road Tax levied for the year 1887,
is thirty cents on the hundred dollars which
may be discharged by labor on the roads un-
der the direction Of the supervisors of the sew
eral districts at the rate of seventy FIVE cents
a day. SAMUEL M. YOUNG,
Auditor, Lucas county, Ohio.
Supervisors are requested to pursue the fol-
lowing form in making out their certificates,
viz -
Township Road district No. 1897.
1t is hereby certified that has per.
formed labor on the public highways under
my direction, at the rate of seventy five cents
per day, between the first Of April and the
first of October, to the amount of dollars
and cents, in discharge of his tax for the
year 1887. A B Supervisor
July g.. 1887. I4tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
a DANGERS OF MoprnArn DRrsKlro.--

DANGERS OF MopERATE DRINKiNGs--
Do not say that exaggerate your expo
sure to intemperance. Let no man say
when he thinks Of d drunkard broken in
health, and croken 10 intellect, q can
never so faIl.' He thought as little Of
falling I'M his earlier years. The prom
Use Of his youth was as bright as yours;
and even after he had begun his down
ward course, he was as unsuspicious as
e frmestaround him, and would have
fepelled as Indignantly the admoniton to
beware Of intenperapce. The danger
Of this vice lies in its almost unpercep-
tible approach. Few who fall by It,
know Gifts excess. Youth does not see
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
STOVES sTovEs!! sTovEsi!!

YMyHE subscriber has this day received
by the schr. Caroline an assortment Of
patent premium, and perfect premium cook
ing stoves, which, although but lately introdn-
ced into market, they have acquired circu-
lation andreputation unexampled in the an
mails of stove history. The above stoves are
consigned to the subscriber to sell low for
cash. Persons wanting stoves will do well to
call and examine for themselves before pur-
ching elsewhere.
G. D. WOODRUFF.
Also, on hand quantity of Nos. l, 2, and
3, Rotary cooking stoves, which will be sold
at the usual prices.
$f G. D. w.
Perrysburg, July 13, 1887. l7tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

II is affirmed, on medical authority,
that d confirmed London beer drinker
can hardly scratch his finger without the
risk Of bis life, his body being perfectly
gangsene. When London drayman a
class oftnen who are in general, models
Of health, strength, and soundness, re-
ceives aserious injury, Sir Ashley Cooper
ssSsasic he is bad beer drinker, it is al
ways necessary 10 amputate, you would
give the patient the most distant chance
of life. ygj. lls.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

WHAT is TO BE DoNE.--Done J Why,
go to work, lay off your gloves, plant
and hoe potatoes, weed the garden and
spend less money: the daughters of Eve,
TOO must lay aside their painting and
tight lacing, quit shopping,and take to the
oldspinning wheel. Their mothers,us to
make their own clothing, and the pres
sure" will soon be over, and we shall be
much wiser than we were before, having
learned by experience what we could not
learn from the Theory of Franklin.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
NEW GOODS

.HE subscribers have just opened New
IL Store on Wolcott street, few doors be-
low Judge Wolcotts where may be found
Fancy & Staple Dry Goods, Hardware, Gro
ce,ies, &c., comprising almost every article of
utility and fashion usually kept in Country
Stores. And wo most cordially invite those
who wish to buy Goods at fair and regular
prices, to call and examine for yourselves, as
it will cost you nothing to look.
j. F. SMITH,
. T. w. CROWELL.
.Maumee City, July %, 1887. l6tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
FAMILY & SHIP GROCERIES.

H c. NOBLE, Commission Grocer, De-
Us troit street, has just received, and
keeps constantlyon hand general assortment
of Groceries and Provisions, consisting of
Pork Flour Bacon Teas Sugars and all the ar
ticles usually kept by dealers in his line.
He has also a BAKING ESTABLISH
MENT connected with his Store, where may
be had at all times Fresh Bread Pilot Bread
Crackers BIC. Also general assortment Of
Ready made Clothing Boots and Shoes Hats
sc.
N B A few dozen Sparkling Champagne.
Maumee City, June "a, 1887. I2tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

ESTRAY HORSES.-Taken up by the
Ia subscriber on the Oath inst. one large
gray horse about seven years old, branded on
each shoulder, also one bay horse, about hive
years old, black name and tail about mlddllng
size. The ownefes requested to prove prop
erty pay charges and take them away.
.Maumee, July 90, 1887. I7tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
% St'bt Monroe, Buffalo
% St'bt Cincinnati, Cleveland,
" St'bt o. Newberry, Buffalo.
"a Schr. Caroline, Buffalo.
26 St'bt Com. Perry, Buffalo
81 " Com. Perry, Detroit.
CLEARED,
% Schr. Tippecanoe, Buffalo.
90 Maria Black River.
St'bt Monroe, Buffalo.
"a .St'bt. Cincinnati, Cleveland.
F" Schr. Dolphin, Cleveland.
:" St'bt. o.. Newberry, Buffalo.
26 Schr. Caroline, Buffalo.
F" St'bt Com. Perry, Detroit.
26 St'bt Com. Perry, Buffalo.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29


AGENTS.
Daniel p. Parker, No l Coenties Slipl
Hiram McCollum, corner of Pearl st. N. Y
E. D. Robinson, g. CO. No. is S.st.
4 4, sGS'as0n, NiIss. = Co. No quay st. Alb'ny
L. Hurd, & co. Schectaday.
Treat & Carter, Buffalo.
Barstow, & co. Cleveland q Ohio city.
Hollister & Boalt, Sandusky city.
Forsyth g. Hazard, Maumee city. iRg ~
w. P. Daniels, g. CO., Toledo
BARNARD 3 Graham, Monroe, Mn.
Mead, Kellogg, g. co. Detroit.
w. r. p. Little, Saginaw. ,
---- Herlbut, Saut St. Marie, @
Jas. Watson, s. co. Grand River, Mn.
" w. II Mitchell. It, DlI'e : = Green Bay.
VIM. Brown, Milwaukee, W.. T.
J. C. Knapp g. CO.. Root River.
Hubbard g. co, Chicago. s} a
j. +. Porter, St. Josephs.
III. P. Holbrook, s. co. Michigan city.
The steam boats and vessels comprising the
above line, are all of the first class, and pre-
sent to western merchants, more than ordin-
ary facilities for the prompt transmission of
goods. The proprietors are determined that
nothing shall be left undone on their part, to
sustain the reputation it hitherto has acquir-
ed, and to give entire satisfaction to those
who may favor them with their business.
Consignments will be forwarded by trans
portation Wagons, keel and canal boats, from
Maumee city to any part of the Maumee and
Wabash Valleys without delay.
& FORSYTH g. HAZARD, 9
60 ssssAssf Agents s. Proprctors.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
POLITICAL MEETING.

FUIIIICAL WEEIINV. n
rasHE Wings of Maumee and Miami, are
n hereby notified to meet at the School
House in Msumee City, on Saturday, July 80,
at 7 o clock P. NJ. to appoint delegates to at
end Senatorial and Representative Conven-
ton.
A general attendance is requested.
July %, 1887. 16t2
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

gWNO all whom it may concern; the subscri-
bers will offer at auction at the warehouse
of White s. Kirkland 2 o'clock p. M. on Sat
urday the first day of September next, the fol-
lowing articles which have beef. held subject to
charges and order of owners since the close OF
Navigation 1886. Richard Baldwin, Boxes
of Household Goods. Geo. w. Taylor--l Box
Of Books. No name l Wagon, one Lot
Scythes, one Keg Led g. Shot, sundry arti-
cles witout name or charges except storage.
DANIEL COOK,
F. E. KIRKLAND.
Maumee city. July 26, 1887
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
TIE folIowing statement is made j

The following statement is made IN
the Report of the Select Committee on
the petitions relative TO the excise laws
'e ny actual c9aSoination,in in 1898, il was
asccriained by certificates from the prop
erlolIjeeFs that more than three.iourths
ofallti,e taxes paid in this state, were
conseqUen1 upon, and went 10 defray the
expenses OF intemperance.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
FOR SALE OR TO BE LET.

TWVO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF MA
IL RENGO.-Whereas the Board of d.
rectors, at their last meeting, ordered that the
stock scrip of the Mareneo company, may be
received in payment, either in part or in
whole, on all sales of lots, and for all debts
due on sales heretofore made, at two hundred
and fifty dollars each share.
Pursuant to the above order, notice is here
by given, that the sales of lots in the town of
Marengo, will commence on the 24th day Of
July inst, at which time, list the appraise-
ment of each lot will be exhibited.
JER. P. WOODBURY., Agent.
Marengo, Lucas co., Ohio, July IL. 1868
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
TRANSPORTATION, 1887.
g, -
EAGLE LINE, NI'
ON THE OHIO CANAL.

PILOT, TRADERS AND ERIE & OHIO LINES
r ON THE ERIE CANAL.
Composed of Sd boats, running in connec-
tion withIthe Swift Sure line ofsteamboats on
the Hudson River, the .Mohawk and Hudson
railroad and with the above named vessels
and steamboats, on the lakes.
Three boats daily from Albany, Schenecta-
day and Buffalo.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
NEW AND CHEAP GOODS.

HHE subscribers have lately received in
n addition to their former Stock direct
from Boston and New York, and are now OPEN
ing at their Store, corner of Front and Kings
bury streets, and nearly in front of the JEF-
PERSON House, A large and general assort-
ment OF Merchandise, consisting of Dry
Goods Groceries Hardware Cutlery Crockery
Ware. Boots Shoes and Hats, Cotton Bat
ting &c. Also Hollow Stone and Tin Ware.
A large assortment of Ready made Clothing.
Also Paints and Oil, Sperm Oil &c sc. toget6-
er with many articles too numerous to mem
ton.
ALI of which will be sold as low as can be
bought at any Store in this city (no mistake)
for real pay.
BOYNTON g. GANNETT.
Maumee City, June 81, 1887. I2ff
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

ND OYNTON s. GANNETT, have for sale
ND cheap for cash, large assortment of
Cow Bells, Grass Sythes, Hay Forks, b4 cut
Saws, Mill Saws, sc. sc.
Maumee city, July l, 1887. An. 13tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
< DOLLARS REWARD.

q DOLLAKS KEW AID.
GTRAYED from the subscriber, living on
- the Detroit river, in the township OF
Ecorse, Michigan, about the 7th inst, pair
of RED OXEN, about eight years old. The
tallest OK is a light red, carries his head high,
and has holes through the ends of his horns.
The other is a darker red, has white in his
forehead. and wider horns. 1t is supposed
that thew have taken the road to Ohio having
been traced to the neighborhood of Monroe.
The above reward, and all reasonable char,
ges will be paid on the delivery OF the said
oxen to the subscriber.
JOHN >BIDDLE.
July II, 1887. lot3"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

!, THE TOMATO. We are receiving
new evidences of the utility of this
grateful garden vegetable in preserving
health and, in curing Indigestion, and
disease of the liver, and lungs. "A wr-
ter in the Farmers Register, says that
il has been tried by several persons to
his knowledge, with decided success.
: -Thevwere affiicted, says he, with chronic
cough,the primary cause Of which in one
case. was supposed 10 be diseased liv-
erin another diseased lungsag,s Limit
iuates, and sometimes efectually checks
a fit of coughing. 1t was used in a drl-
ed state, wi,ha little sugar mixed with
it, to render it agreeable to the taste.
The writer expressed conviction, that
iffrequently used in the month OF July,
August, and September, itswould prove
complete antidote to bilious fever.
The tomato, to have early use should
be started with US in hot bed though
IL raised in abundance it may be dried,
which is our practice, and may be at
command through the year. The mode
Of drying is as follows; Full ripe TO-
matos are scalded in hot water, to facil-
itate the operation of taking ofthe skin;
wheniskinned, they are well boiled with
little sugar and salt. but no water,
& then spread ia cakes about the eighth
ofan inch thick in the sun. They will dry
enough in three or,four days to pack a.
way in bags, which should hang in adry
room" We consider The tomato and
rheubarb the most healthy products of
the garden. ises So
Professor Rafpesque says Of the to-
mato, !" tits every where deemed a very
healthy Vegetable. and an invaluable arti
Gle for iood.' d 4 m
Professor Dickson writes--"I think it
more wholesome than any other acid
s'ss Professor Dunglison says -" ltlmayl
lie looked upon as one ofihemost whole
,some d and valuable esculents Of the veg
table kingdom" ~ Cultiuator. sA eai Il.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29
BUILDING LOTS in WATERvILLE.

BUILDING LOTS IN WATERvILLE.
n HAVE not laid out my property into town
II lots, but will sell few pieces of the same,
OF from one fourth of an acre to an acre, from
thefront part of my place in WaterviDe. The
property which l offer, lies adjoining the plat
of the town and in the pleasantest part of the
place. My object in offering this property, is
to induce persons wishing to settle, to make
Waterville place of residence, and the sale
will be made with particular reference to pre-
sent improvement.
Enquire of l. Stetson Esq. in Perryeburg,
Reed 81 Hosmer, Attornies in Maumee City,
or to the subscriber on the premises.
H. REED.
Watervile, June %, 1887. l2tf
WHITE BEANS received, andisr
w sale by
R. HASTINGS.
Maumee City, July l, 1887. l3tf
GtALL and examine for yourselves--
~ 200 pieces of French, English. Scotch.
and domestic calicoes and ginghams for salo
At O. WILLIAMS. q co.
Junc, 1888. NJ 8 \ S. & Y
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

Temperance makes the faculties clear,
and exercise makes them vigorous; it is
temperance and exercise united, that
can alone insure the fittest state for men,
tai or bodily exertion.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

Penny Royal Farmers might easily
save the flesh ofhorses and cows, & con-
fer great kindness on their animals. in
preventing the usual annoyance Of flies,
by simply washing the parts with the ex-
tract Of pennyroyal. Flies will not alight
moment on the spot to which this has
been applied. Every man who is compa-
sionate to his beast, ought to know this
simple remedy, and every livery stable
and country inn ought to have a supply
ON hand for travellers.-Yan. Farmer.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

the handsome thing

iplcli HsVii sll}ly q ID
AcSt 3IeAl Il ~ carriages nearly half a
fnamile ii |englh, and fine ones too, and
vel. .6Iled escorted the senator from the
landing so,the hallowed ground Of Fort
Meigs hnd back again to the boat. and
the decency and order with which things
Z were eondncted, was certainly very
praiscnorihy
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

"A Professor Dunglison says -" Itmay
BE looked upon as one ofihemost whole.
some and valuable escuients of the veg.
table kingdonnp Cultiuator. s 2a ie
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-29

A LMONDs s. fILBERfS by
"A GRIFFITH, McELvAIN g. Co.
July %. 10
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1837-09-30

cations By contractors. slres, stripped OF the power
to perform the most vltai part OF mo ceatfactS $50
far as the Interest OF the coatlfsar is concaaaed)
on lis own part Justice and sound policy aiike
as and firm adherence, ii. the mail serrics, to
the standard value. and the basis Of contracts pre-
scribed By the Constitution, and hitherto strictly
ma ntained, Exception short period.) amidst the
calsmiiies OF war.
On the whole no legislation is necessary &c MAIN
lain the credit of this department; or enable il to
manage its fiscal concerns; ths existing laws being
dee,sed ample for those purposes.
have the honor 10 be,
I our obedie.it servant