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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09


THE NATIVE GRAPE.-We are not
well acquainted with all the varieties of
fruits in the American forests, nor how
they may be improved by cultivation.
We have ourselves found in the woods
better grapes than that called Isabella.
A correspondent Of the Cincinnati Daily
Express says: ~
Il am cnltivating some new native
varieties ofgrapes, that are entirely free
from the hard pulp generally prevalent
in our native grapes, and for the table
quite equal to the foreign grape: have
not yet tested the quality Of all Of them
for VINE. have one variety, resem.
bling the Norien Of Burgundy, that
promises to make a superior wine, both
red and white, but its produce will be
comparatively small. The most cele-
brated Of the Madeira wine merchants
was recently in our city, when bottle OF
each these wines (red and white) was
set7before him, together withtwo bottles
of Madeira, very old, Of nv importing.
red (Tlnton) and white. No intimation
was given that either was domestic, but
gentleman at the table reqested him to
select the best he decided in favor of
the domestic. IN. Y. EUe. Post,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09

Observation-Disclosures have been
found only under the equator, in the
East Indies and Brazil, and are discov-
cred loose in the soil. Large ones are
extremely rare. The largest hitherto
discovered is in the possession Of the Re-
gale Of Mattan in the Island Of Borneo,
where it was found about eighty years
ago. 1t weighs about about 397 carrots,
or about 3 ounces; and is described as
having the shape of an egg, with an in
dcntation, near the smaller end. Some
years since, the Dutch Governor Of Ba-
tavia offered in exchange for it $l50, 900,
two large briggs Of war with their guns
and ammunition, and other cannon with
powder and shot. But the Rajah refus-
ed to part. with jewel TO which the Ma
lays attached miraculous powers, and
which they imagined to be connected
with the fate Of the reigning family. IS
I The next largest diamond is one ip the
sceptre ofthe Emperor ofRnssia. 1t is
about the size Of a pigeons egg, weighs
1875 carrots, and was fofmerly one ofthe
eyes of a Braminical idol; from which
i was stolen by French soldier, AZ
ter variety of fortunes, it was purchas-
Cd by the Empress Catharine from ah
Englishmanfo for $4le, 900, cash down, an
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09
MrTnoRs AoAINS.-On Sunday even.

|
METHoRs AaArN.- On Sunday even.
ing. friend Of ours sat up 10 watch for
the annual display ofshooling stars. He
says that the night was one ofextraordi-
nary serenity, and so brilliant was the
light of the full moon, that he was ena-
bledto read fine newspaper print ioith as
much ease as in the day time, by tie moon
light omlyh AT about two o'clock on
Monday morning the stars commenced
their gambols. They all seemed to shoot
from a common centre, in the vicinity Of
the Great Bear, and mostly in northern
direction, many leaving luminous trains
behind for two or three seconds. The
thermometer (about the commencement
of the display stood at AZ deg. Far:
but as the morning advanced it fell grad
ually to 81 deg, at 90 minutes past a A.
NJ. when our informant left his position
ION the top Of three story house up
town. and retired to rest. Up to that
time, he had counted ffiy-one meteors, of
various degrees of brilliancy, some Of
them very beautiful; the usual auroral
accompaniment was not observed,
probably because Of the unusual brillian-
cy Of the moon nor was there any
where, during the entire night, a cloud
to be seen.-N. Y. Nero. Ado. y
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09
We find the following in a late Boston

Re Wefind the following in a late Boston
paper: Z" 1t is said Of a certain tavern
keeper up country that he would feed his
boarders upon one particular dish for
months together. He fed them upon
mutton till the wool grew out Of their
backs. He gave them pork till their
tails came out foot long; and finally,
he fed them upon fowls, until they jun
ped out Of bed and crowed every NOR
ninga at daylight. w a1l2Il p ~ Y
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09

We learn from the Peoria (IIlinois)
Register that mills are so scarce In that
quarter that while wheat lis sellingafor
!; q cents bushsl, -four sqmmands ss !
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-09

was known not to- belpngin the neigh
borhood. This ;ncreasS suspicion
that crime has beer. ,tam.s ,;f 3The
skull has been transml.sed to . disiin
.guished Physician and Ana,omist, inthe
hope Of elicitlng something Of the age.
sex, &c, Of the parsonage, 70 whom il
belonged. No mark OF violence was
discovered uponlt.-O, Eagle, .sa,s Ia
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
Election on Tuesday, august 29th.
Attention the Whole -! &!

The frcemen of Newport and its vi
cinity, friendly to the election Of ROBERT
B. CRANsToN and JosEPH J.. TiLLINo-
HAST, as Representative to the Twenty
fifth Congress, are requested TO assemble
in the Representatives Chamber of the
State House, on Monday Evening next,
at half past seven o'clock, agreeably to
adjournment.
1t is unnecessary to suggest to the
frecmen the importance Of attending this
meeting at an early hour. Their own
prompt and ardent feelings, at this event
ful crisis, will be the best monitor.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24

have all along ,boen promising ourselves
Several bales Of goods, marked ~. b" from
Suydarn, Jackson, e. Co. New York, have
already arrived. and we understand that q
steamboat has been chartered expressly Tor
the purpose of bringing out 10 the north.
western Indians, their annuities, IN this novel
kind Of currency.
But to be rery serious. We cannot view
this step on the part OF the government IN
any other hight than as IN unjuetiiable and
fiagrant intraction Of its treaty, u heartless
disregard of the interests Of the aboTigines,
and OF our citizens. Our merchants, snilci-
pating the demand that would naturally arise
upon the payment Of the Indians under the
treaty stipulations, provided themselves WIN
large quantities Of goods, suitable to the
market. THIS unnecessary interference
therefore, Of the government (from wh'eh
protection rather than opposition should DC
expecied) with their trade, cannot o"t oe at
tended with disastrous consequences 10 ih"sc
who, relying upon the good faith OF govern
ment, have invested largely, some of them
their all. for the supply of the Indian trade.
But will the Indians receive these goods III
payment Of their dues? We confidently hope
md believe not. And after Uncle Sam finds
the occupation of pedar at the west rather
Improbable, we presume he will take hls
trssh back to the east, aud turn ancuoneer.-
Sic transit gloria nunh-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
trrom ,h. National in,elligencer.

NORFOLK, Aug. l6.--Thc court martial
convened on board the United States irlgate
Java. for the trial Of Captain Ramsay, of the
United States navy having heard the defence,
terminated its session on Saturday last.
Captain Ramsay commanded recently the
Porpoise, and, ii appears, was ordered by inc
Secretary Of the Navy to receive on board
that vessel Commodore Woolsey, Captain
CIaxton, and Cupiuin Shubrck difference
occurred between these gentlemen nnd the
captain. as to who should command. The
captain, it seems, asserted and maintained
bis rights. and did command. Charges were
the consequence, the trial upon which has
now terminated bu, the finding Ut the court
is of course not known.
Captain Ramsay was his own counsel
There was never u more skllfnl examination
of witnesses, or a better defence. Equally
creditable to the talents ms to the manIlness
ofits author, il was distinguished throughout
by lo!tiness of character and true spirit, o'
which the friends Of Captain Ramsay may
be proud, and particularly those Of the navy
whose cause he So ably esPouses. The cap
tain has found himself in a dangerous breach
Opposition to superior rank but he has seen
five may Judge from his defence, distinctly
is dimensions.
Both the proceedings and defence ] hope
may be published; they will be important Il
the service, as undoubtedly they are mos
honorable to the officer to whom they refer
Captain Ramsay's health has been yer.
much interrupted through the trial. The dc
fence occupied three hours and upwards II
the delivery. A more able Defence venture
to say, under the circuinstances, could hardl!
have been presented to The court. Waite
Jones, E,q the Judge advocate. speaks in TIN
highest terms both Of the defence and th'
mana cement Of the case.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
TFor the Herald of the Times.
country.

This is the last opportunity l shall have
Mr.. Editor, to address myself to my politics
friends before that important day shall arrive
Will n decides the question at issue in Rhod
Island. have 10 fears for the result.
gladly welcome its approach-ieeling conf
dent the 29th Of August will prove 10 be
day which every Wing in the United State
may hereafter refer to with pride and pleas
Urea day made sacred by the successful c
forts of an oppressed, injured and insulte
people, daring to act for themselves, and ond
more restoring the privileges, wrestcd ftoI
styled democratic" IWdrd and his success
ful nominee, whose only claim on his country
gratitude is his celebrated "lettcr to Sherrl
Williams" But we must not expect 10
chieve the victory by remaaning at our hom{
when we should be ut the Polls. "They til
share the glory must partake the toll" W
must leave our farms and merchandise, al
our wives and children, for business more I
portant end equally sacred. No eonsiieraiii
should detain us-all should go-on foot.
carriages, or on litters and should the pa,
OF die on the way, the sacrifice would not
too great for the emergency. On this occ
sion we have every thing to encourage us
the noble example of the South and We
the fears Of our enemies, and the confiden
Of our friends, oil invite and excite US to
tion. The sudden and almost simultan nee
appearance among us of Amos Kendall a
the New Bedford Boatmen 1.-THE equally g,
den departure Of the United States Reven
Cutter, under the command Of Lieut.. CD
Tracy, for Block Island, and the Hon. Pre-
dent of the Exchange Bank for Washingtd|
have much 10 amuse, but nothing to alarm
Like Tory boastings and predictions-of]
to bet, &c. &C., they are the natural con
queuces Of desperation and despair.
Pearce must be Defeated mo man is M
sensible Of il than himself; but he must kt
up appearances, his drill-sergeants must
active-or the man he hates, and has deeply
jured, ,ciu soalk orer the course. q
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24

In this it will be seen three candidates
have majority of the whole number Of votes.
and that only one, Howard, is elected. II
will also be seen, that if the .fve who voted
for Cranston and Howard, had voted for
Cranston alone, Cranston, Tillnghnst and
Howard would each have had thirteen votes,
and there would have been no election, though
each had majority Of the whole. Again, it
will be seen, that if the ydre who voted Tor
Tillinghast and Howard, had voted for Til
linghast alone. and the Jfre who voted tor
Cranston and Howard, had voted for Cranston
alone, Tillinghast a"d Crnnston, each having
thirteen votes, would be elected; Pearce and
Howard would have only seven each.
It was by dipiding The Uhig Ticket, that
Mr.. Burgess los, his election in 1885 by sew
cntccn votes. The only safe course is for
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
FREEMEN OF RHODE ISLAND.


You now hold in your hands the destinies
of your country-your votes on the Goth inst.
will probably settle the question, which Of
the two great political parties that now divide
orr country shall control the acts Of the pop
ular branch Of the National Legislature for
the ensuing two years. RoBERr b GRAMS
TON and JOSEPH l.. TILLIyGHAsT are well
known to the freemen of this State as high
minded, honorable and intelligent men, and
their past history is sufficient guarantee for
their future conduct. They would be the
last men to sure nder up the great leading
interests of their native State to purchase the
favors of a corrupt and proAigate Administra-
ton. The tory candidates are Dutee J..
Pcnrce, and Jesse Howard, who are pledged
to the support of the anarchical Loco Foco
doctrines of Jackson, Fan Buren,, Kendall, 8,
Co. We will not, we cannot, for n moment
believe, that the free born sons of Rhode Is
land, whose sires had the honor Of being
represented in the revolutionary Congress by
an Eilery, Hopkins, and Wari, will SO far
degrade themselves at this eventfnl period in
the history of our country, as to endorse their
names ON the ticket of Pcarce and Howard.
Forbid it Patriptism-forbld it the spirit Of
SEVENTY Six.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
from tho Doston Atlas.
PrOsDccts Of Van Burenislll

Nv the last accounts from the West, the
administration party was breaking up like rv-
er ice before The Fl st spring ircshet-cavng
in. like the alluvial banks 1T the mississippi,
"whnle acres ut time" There can be little
doubt, but that this disastrous result has been
anticipated by the administration clique ut
Washington. They nre fully aware, that their
miserable experiments with the currency nave
lost them the confidence and support ot al
most the entire West They now mean to
turn their attention towards securing the
North, and more especially the New England
States Mr.. Kendall has come on here c--O Os-
tensibly 10 see his relatlvcs--and we do not
doubt that this may have been collateral IN
duccmcnt for his visit but we have reason 10
halicve, that his principal object is to make
arrangements for bringing over, 1t possible,
the whole OF New Euya 10 the true faith,
Ia countcrbalancc the npoStacy oi the west
Orders have been issued 10 loco JocOize the
North and Amos is sent to prepare the why.
Wo learn that he is very open m the avow"i
Of his doctrines, and that he is fond OF npih"
the denunciatory style aud manner OF nch'
Jackson in conversation Ills doctrines are
the very ul,raism Of ioco-foco philosophy and
they will doubtless be the predominant ones
OF the Globe and Mr.. Van Buren,.
task of converting the North is the smooth
tongued Mr. Butcr,who is now in New York,
ringing the changes upon the Rew party
catcbword-thc separation OF Bank and State
Strange, that man protesting the principles
Of the Attorney General, should lend himself
to so unhallowed and desplcable system OF
delusion! The administration are fast falling
back upon loco-focoism, Fanny Wrightlsm
and Agi ariansln, rs their forlora hope They
have lost the Wcs, by their attacks upon the
currency, They would gain aud hold the
North by new humhug. But they will sig
naly fail in their undertaking. The tokens
in the North begin to be almost us cheering
ss those from the West-and the speedy
downfall of the corrupt dynasty OF office-hol'
ders is at present more within the ken oi pro
bability than it has been since the first acces
sion of General Jackson. May we not SCOT
have cause TO exclaim with Edmund Spenser
II often falls in course OF common lie
That Right long time is overborne OF wrong
THO svarice or power or guile or strife,
That weakens one and makes the other strong
But Jusric though her doom she do Proiong
Yet n, the last she will her otcn cause rtgh
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
spTHE ELECTION LAW,

! We trust that our Wing friends in this and
other towns OF the State will be careful to
note and accurately fulfil, the provisions of
the several laws in force in relation to the e.
lection of Representatives to Congress, as
the votes, in the present election, must be re-
turned to the Governor, ,oho ,oiN not feel him
SELF authorized 10 use any discretion in receiv-
ing gotss, as has sometimes been done by the
General Assembly, where the provisions Of
the law have not been strictly complied with
In the first place, it is known, that elections
for Representatives to Congress must be con.
dnctcd "in the same manner, and under the
like restrictions and regulations as is provid-
ed by law in respect to the election Of Gene
raj Officers, or members of the Senate, in this
State.1
The law regulating the choice Of General
Officers, Sc.-and the special law Of the last
session for the election of Representatives to
the Twenty Congress, require-that a
register Of the names Of the persons voting
be kept by the town clerk-thut the votes,be
fore sealing up, be carefully compared by the
clerk with said register or list-and that the
town clerk return true and exact copy oi
the same lin this instaneel to the Governor
certifying also, what number Of votes were
put n for each Of the candidates.
Each person voting las in the election ol
Governor and Senate) must wriie has name al
full length on the back Of his vote.
I All the votes taken at this election must b,
sealed up in open 'o,un meeting, and transmit
ted and returned TO the GovERsos, WITH,
THREE DAYS after Tuesday nert, the 10Th o
.qugust, when the election will be- held. Eve
~ return therefore must be in before IL o'ciocl
Of Friday night, September lst) to. be legal,
received. The safe way will be to transmit
the returns within the tioenty four hours fol-
iouing Ire day qfroting.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
Wings OfNewpOrt!-We have

but few words TO address TO our friends
Of this town and county as to the course
to be pursued at the approaching cleo
tion, which, as it appears to us, reason
and experience conspire to recommend.
Attend promptly u possible, at the
opening ofihe polls on TUESDAY NEXT, The
29M inst. at 10 "A. M. and depOsiie your
potes in The ballot boz al the earliest op-
poriuniiy. Let there be full, an inspir-
ing, an overwhelming meeting, from the
very CONNIE cement of the contest to its
close such as will leave no doubt as to
the glorious result, which awaits your ef-
forts. You all know that the spirit exists
in NEWPORT, and in NEWPORT COUNTY,
in favor Of sound principles, and Of the
hig igh-minded men selected to represent
them, " hich as is well said, has within a
few brief days ,written the names Of KEN
rUcKy, INDIANA, TENNEssEE,a ,and NORTH
CAROLINA, Sin blaze Of light, upon the
rolls Of political glory" Let that spirit
animate and impel you to the contest
II is in the po,rer Of this torn and count,
10 determine the election. Let not the dis
grace rest on us, which the fact woult
imply, that with The light Of these exam
pies to guide you, and with motives t
rouse and animate n free people to action
such as are seldom felt in a Republican
government, you neglected 10 enter ant
reap the field, which is open before you
and ripe for the harvest. Remember
that the eyes Of the Union are upon you
Not Wing heart beats in a freeman
breast, from Maine to Georgia-from TIT
shores Of your own Ocean to the utmos
limits Of the glorious WEST, but will throl
with anxiety and hope for the expected
event. BE true then to your country
be true to yourselves-and all will ye
be saEes
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24

~ The ward committees will recollcct
that their joint meeting will take place to.
morrow evening, at half past seven o'clock
agrecably to adjournment.
0F Hrite your names at GiH irngth.-The
freemcn in the several towns, should be care
ful to write their names OIL the back Of thei
tickets, at full length, agreeably TO the stat
ute. Let not vote be lost for want Of after n
ton in this respect.
GP Beware Of oil spurious and mongre
tickets. The only true whia, and indepcnd
ent ticket bears the names of Robert B. Grams
ton and Joseph l.. Iuiinghast. Vote the e''
tire ticket, if you wish well to your State AM
country.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
THE ELECTION

NORTH CAROLINA d. Mont
gomery's ". By election (siill doubtful) the
delegation in the State will stand (says the
Raleigh Register) 8 Wings and 5 Van Buren,
men-being gain Of one Wing member
This, though gratifying,is not the mort cneer,
jro circum.tance in the election of the OLD
North State. All the Wings have been e.
lec,ed by largo majorties, wfle the van bu-
renites, with one exception,have Just squeez-
ed in. The results show a great and nnex-
pected gain to the Wing cause, and present.
on aggregate Wing majority in the State OF
mnny thousands.
The minority thus far for ID. Montgomery
in the doubtful district is only 81
A. II. Shepperd wv whose election was at
one time doubtful, has prevailed in his dis
trict by l60 majority.
Wigs eected-Lewis Williams, James
Graham, Edmund Deberry. Samuel +. Saw
yer, A. II. Shcpperd. Charles Sheppard, Ed
ward Stanley, and Abraham Rencher-S.
4 The Baltimore Chronicle speaking of the
election Of Augustine II. Sheppcrd in the
ninth district Of n. c., says-it is great We
tory, and seals the fate. Of Van Buren, in the
North State. The immense revolution ell
fected in the politics OF the district may be es-
,i,natcd nv the vote on the Presidential cleo
ton. last November. At that time the V. Is
majority in the four counties was f427.-
Shepperd's majoriry for Congress at this trial
lSO-Whig gam 1907. There is no mistake
in North Carolina. She is "wide awake
this time, as the Petersburg Constel ltation
said, when chuckling over the reelection OF
Jesse Bynum.
The Wings have gained member in the
State Senate, to supply the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of VIM. d. Mosely
Of Green and Lcnoir district,who offered him
sell as u candidate for Congress in opposition
to Charles Shepard. WIN. Harper, Wing. is
elected to the Senate in his stead. "Ths e
qualiscs the state of parties in the Legisla.
ture," says the Raleigh Register
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
.snecdote of the recent Kentucky Election =

.anecdote Of the recent Kentucky Election :
AT Georgetown, Scott county, few days
previous to the opening Of the polls, prom-
nent citizen, who had been an uncoupromis-
ing supporter Of Gen. Jackson, and voted for
Col. L,hnson for a number Of years, mounted
the stump. and renounced oil his hcreses and
called on The party to do the same. "Friends,"
said he. "I have now broke the collar, and
breathe more free uhanI have many years {:
get up on this stand with me-, and shout gto-
ru - The result Of the electon in Scott coun-
". the Vice Presidents home of nearly, or
quite forty years proves that a terrible quak-
ing among the dry bones took place on the
first three days Of last week. Collars were
snapped by the scores; the sound Of The noise.
IL now re.echoing throughout the union.--
Cinci,nnh Whig.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24

As there may be some persons who intend
to vote for Messrs. Tillinghast and pcnrce, ,or
for Mr.. Cranston and some other candidate, it
is we'll for them TO Know that in such case
their votes ,riW count nothing for the Vhig
Ticket; but, on the contrary, may defeat it.
For example, ,Tillinghast and Cranston may
have IS votes, Pearce and Howard IS out of
a hundred, and yet the latter be elected by
the second votes of our friends, as follows
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24
the Wings to vote for their 1sekef,-Crsnston
and Tillinghast.-[ Providence Journal.

AZ the election OF members Of Congress is near
at hand, we publish below, for reference, the os-
fetal canvass of votes, given IN August. 1885.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-08-24

This matter is Of the utmost Importance,
and should be generally understood by every
Wing freeman. In the contest in 1885,
there were votes enough cast for Mr.. Burgess
with the name of Mr.. Sprague, to have Sc
cured Mr.. Burgess election instead Of Mr..
Pearce's, had they been cast for him with Mr..
Cranston, or for him alone. Many cannot
imagine how three candidates can have a
majority Of votes. To illustrate this, we give
still another example-