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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS- s.-Probably
at no former session was there so strong
a muster on the first day as there was
last Monday. The day is said to have
been beautiful and the city all animation.
The galleries oflhe House we're throng-
ed with visitors, chiefly ladies', and the
seats of the members nearly all occupi-
ed. The Correspondent of the New
York Times says. ANXIETY seems
written on every countenance. Each
representative seems impressed with the
idea that his constituents expect him TO
do,his duty" The Vice President called
the Senate to order at IL o'clock, when
forty two Senators appeared in their
seats. Little was done besides presen-
ting the credentials Of Mr.. Clay Of Al
ALBANIA, and Mr.. Strange Of North Car
olina, except the appointment of a Ser
gent-at-arms and a Door-keeper. Mr..
Stephen Haight was elected to the form
er Office and Mr.. Edward Weyer to
the latter.
AT IL o'clock the House of Represen-
tatives was called to order by Walter
S. Franklin Esq, Clerk of the for
mer House, and the Proclamation OF
the President of the United States, un-
der which this special session was con-
vened, having been read, he proceeded
to call the names of the members by
states.
On the state of Mississippibeing called,
Mr.. Mercer of Virginia, made some in
quiries as to the legality the election o.
Messrs. Claiborne and Ghoson, and OBJ.
jected to going into'the election ofa spea.
ker until the question could be disposed
Of. Mr.. Claiborne replied that he came
there by the voice of an Overwhelming
majority yofthe people of Mississippi who
had elected him according to the con-
stitution and laws ofthat state. If gen.
ItIemen desired to drive him from his
seat, let them wait till the House had ap-
pointed its officers and its Committee
on elections.
The motion of Mr.. Mercer calling in
Iquestion the right Of Messrs. Claiborne
land Gholson to seat until sufficient ev-
lidence was exhibited Of the legality OF
their election, was finally laid on the table
bya vote ofl3l to 5. An unsuccessful
attempt was made to call the Hon.
Lewis Williams, Of N. C. to the chair,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

MAJOR DowNISo REDlvIrus.- The Major,
the account of whose death some time since
has proved to be fabrication, has returned
to this country, from his travels in France,
Spain and other portions of Europe, and is
now writing letters to the Editor of the N.
Y. Express. The style of the honest Ma
jor's correspondence seems to have improved,
since his travels, and having got rid of the
sneaking kindness which he has heretofore
exhibited for the person of the Old Gineral
he comes out whig, fully indoctrinated in al
the dogmas of that party and opposed to al
the governmental experiments.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

Smith. Tecumseh, P. Sharp, r. R.
Richards. Adrian, John H. Pitezel.
Bean Creek, Miss. John Scotford, A.
Staples. Coldwater, P. Sabin, L. Davis.
Marshall, E. Crane, one to be supplied.
Spring Arbor, ]. Kinnear. P. C. Brown.
MAUMEE DIsTRIcT.-J. James.
Perrysburg and Maumee, James A.
Kellam. Toledo, Ira Chase. Water
vile Miss, Wesley Shoriess, A. Cole
man. Defiance, Sandford G. Parker, A.
Minis. Kalida, Miss, Andrew Hol-
lapster. Lima, Andrew M. Fitch, one
to be supplied. ST. Mary's, Miss, J.
Hudson, one to be supplied.
TIFFIN DIsTRIcT.-L. B. Gurley.
Tiffin, VIM. Runnells. Mexico, w.
Brock, James Wilson. Bucyrus, Thom-
as Thompson, J. II. Frees. MI. Gilead,
Samuel Lynch, one 10 be supplied. San
dusky, Leonard Hill, o. Monett. Port
Clinton, Mss, L. Parker. Finley, ].
Q. Connoway, A. Bissell. Risdon, Miss.
R. Sheldon, R. L. Blowers. kenton,
P. Wareham, one to be supplied.
FLINT RIVER DIsr.-Samuel p. Shaw.
Flint River, Miss, L. d. Whitney.
Saginaw, G. Babcock. La Pier, F.
Britain. Livingston, to be supplied.
Dexter, G. w. Breckenridge. Shiwas-
see, w. Jackson, J. Bennett. Clinton,
A. Fleming. Grand River, Miss, O.
Mitchell.
Next Conference to be held at Tlffin,
Sept. S, 1888.
The Editor of the Mani of the Lake
will confer favor, by copying the above
next week. J.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23
AT Convention of the Democratic

AT Convention of the Democratic
Republican Delegates of the severa
Townships in this county, on the 18th
inst, at the Jefferson House in Maumee
City, for the purpose of nominating
County Officers, the Convention was or.
ganized by choosing J. VanFleet Esp.
President, and E. Lathrop Secretary.
Resolusd, That committee of one
from each Township be appointed to
nominate Candidates for County Officers
to be supported by this Convention, at
the ensuing Election.-The Committee
after short absence made the follow
ing report of names.
For Commissioner, Samuel Barret Of
Swan creek Township; Auditor, H. H.
Smith of Sylvania; Recorder, H. X.
Steele of Waynesfeld; Assessor, Sam
uel Soaring of Waynesfeld; Treasurer,
S. L. Collins of Port Lawrence; Pross.
Attorney, J. Fitch Of Toledo; Coroner,
ID. Coles of Waynesfeld; Surveyor,
D. L. Westcott Of Sylvania; Sheriff
no nomination.
On motion the report ofthe Committee
was unanimousl y adopted.
Resolued, That the proceedings ofthis
Convention be signed by the President,
and Secretary, and published in the sew
eral newspapers of this county. The
Convention then adjourned.
JOHN VAN FLEET PREs,T.
E. LATHRoP, Sec'ry.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

PHYSICAL EFrEcT.-The Philadel.
phia Gazette says that two young men
Of Baltimore who lately fought duel
at Bladensburg, exchanged six shots
without the slightest physical effect.
Then the burning of powder must be a
moral effect. What will the little
band" of conservators of the beloved
English tongue" say to that Phil.
Ledger.
The Philadelphia editor digs too deep
for the true meaning of the cabalistic
expression. ltmeans nothing more than
that the exchange of the six shots re-
ferred to, did not produce that purgatiue
effect upon the combatants, which the
presence Of extreme danger sometimes
does, even upon those who give better
evidences of bravery, than that of shoot
ing at their fellow creatures in cold
blood.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

The election of the editor of the
Madisonian, as printer to the House oi
Representatives, is claimed by the Wing
and conceded by the Administration
papers to be a Wing triumph. The
printing is virtually given to Messrs.
Gales and Seaton of the National Intel
ligencer, as it is to be done in their Of
flee, and they are to receive the profits.
The Albany Argus says" We can
not regard the choice of Mr.. Allen, un-
der the circumstances, in any other
light, than as an Administration defeat /;
and as such, and in every respect, to be
regretted by its sincere friends through
out the Union"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23
LATE FROM EURopE.-The New Y.

LATE FROM EURoPE.-The New Y.
papers Of Wednesday NOR ming brought
by our Express last evening announce
the arrival at New York, the packet
ship United States, from Liverpool,
whence she sailed on the 9Th of August.
The money market in England is with
out change. The London Courier Of the
7th says. "We may reasonably hope
that in a few months we shall have confi-
dence restored, as we'll as sound trade
between thestwo countries The Sun
Of the 9Th says, athe last american
packet has brought a fresh supply Of
American Bank Bills and owing 70 the
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

he being the Oldest member Of the
House. The roll calling was at last COM
pIcted, and 224 members answered to
their names.
The House then proceeded, on motion
of Mr.. Petriken to the election of a
Speaker. Messrs. Hamer, McKenny,
and Jones, of Virginia were appointed
telIers and having counted the ballots,
reported the result as follows:
Total lumber Of votes, 224
Necessary to choice, ll3
For James K. Polk, ll6
For John Bell, l03
Scattering, 5
So James X. Polk was declared to
have been duly elected Speaker. He
was conducted to the chair by Messrs.
Lawler and Owens, when he made a
brief address of thanks, and was then
sworn in by Mr. Lewis Williams, the
senior member of the House.
The residue of the members were next
sworn.
The House then proceeded to ballot
for Clerk, when Walter S. Franklin
received 146 votes, Samuel Shock, OF
Pa, 46 and Is were cast for other per-
sons.
So Walter S. Franklin was declared
duly chosen Clerk.
The House TIM by resolution, re.
elected--Dorsey Sergeant-at-arms
and Overlon Carr, Door-Eeeper, when
it adjourned.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

We heard it reported at Toledo, few days
since, that the profits which have already ac-
crued to the stockholders of the Toledo and
Adrian Railroad, after paying all expenses,
have amounted, during the season, to seventy
thousand dollars. We understand that mea-
sures have been taken to extend the road fur
ther west during the next year.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

PARTIES IN THE UNITED STATEs.--The po-
litical parties in the United States, as repre-
sented in Congress, have been classed as fol-
lows. "Loco Foco," of which Messrs. Blair,
Kendall and Benton are the heads, and the
Globe the organ; Conservatives" led by
Messrs. Talmadge and Rives, and supported
by the Madisonian; and the "Opposition" or
Wing party, including all who are opposed to
the late experiments Of the past and present
administrations. Of these, the wings possess
the greatest numerical strength, although they
are in minority Of the whole. The Loco
Focos hold the Government patronage, but
without the power of efecting any thing
alone, and the Conservatives hold the balance
of power, enabling them to throw their forces
into either scale as they may see fit. This
has been already exemplifed in the elections Of
Speaker and Printers in the House. The
Loco Focos, with the aid of the Conservatives
having elected Mr.. Polk as Speaker, and the
Conservatives, supported by the Wings, hav.
ing had equal success in the election of Mr.,
Allen as printer, in opposition to Mr.. Blair
the Loco Foco candidates. The following are
the votes for those officers:
For Speaker. For Printer.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23
NOMINATION.

Alta public meeting of the citizens Of
Lucas county, held at the Central House,
on the 2lst inst. BENJAMIN d. CoFrIN,
was duly nominated for the office of
Sheriff. JOHN ALLEN, Chm.
OSCAR WHITE, Sec'ry.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

THE ELECTIONS IN RHODE IsLAND.-Mes-
srs. Cranston and Tillinghast, wings, have
been elected to Congress, by about one thou
sand majority. The wings have a majority of
fifteen in the State Legislature. Last year,
in the same body, the Administration majority
was sixteen.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

Messrs. Doan and Earl. merchants in Mau-
NEE City and Perrysburg, have lately pur-
chased the steamboat Ohio, intending to con-
vert her into freight boat, to run between the
foot of the rapids and Buffalo.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

SEIzURE.-The small steamboat Caroline
was seized at Toledo, few days since, by
the Revenue Cutter, Capt. Dobbins, and taken
to Buffalo She was charged with smuggling
in the Niagara river.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

Our thanks are rendered to the Hon. P. G.
Goode, our representative in Congress, for the
pamphlets containing the Presidents Message,
and the Report of the Secretary of the Trea-
sury,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-09-23

Gales and Seaton falling. 1t became ev-
ident that Gales and Seaton's supporters
were resolved to unite with those Of Mr..
Allen, to defeat the election of Blair
and Rives.-The question will be deci-
ded to morrow.
The number of strangers in the city
is very great; and the season promises
to be one of remarkable gaiety, as well
as extraordinary political interest. The
dinners at the White House have al
ready commenced, and they are given
on scale Of magnifcence and luxury
that has never been equalled by any
of his Excellency's predecessors. The
soirees will follow in due season but
the weather just now is most delightful
existence itselfis charming under such
bright skies and so elastic and inspiring
an atmosphere.
Der Vaterlandsfreund und Geist der Zeit. [volume] (Canton, Stark County, Ohio) 1837-1845, 1837-11-17
.uf ven Qinosrspsn uno Staeuctten fur Sersn.

Soaeuoes 2"orpn nao gtacttn, een nuerbaGb
enbertt ais nsaTdus f Si babuue
1886 eaaui 8ssen sra8!Sssn uno nsen paaa
fhIuB 3ar!n fir ea6 5abt 1887. -
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31

navigated but by the fra Of savage Indians
pechance cast their anchors coasts which yet the
human eve has never rested on, and we shall hail
friend and associate, every stranger ship whether she
unfurs the eagles Of Russia the lion banner Of England
or the tr.coored flag Of France persuaded are,
with equal cordially will each noble, generous ally
greet the star spanged banner Of our own republic
In such cause then, ours. who would be lag
gard or who would not take pride in having his name
enrolled among those employed this. our first national
expeditionl trust will be found SO wanting in
enterprise patriotism but animated by feeling Of
devotion country the only rivalry among US shall
be, who will best perform his duty, and promote
the honor and glory Of the republic; and this being
DONE II do not win success shall have tried 70
deserve it. and Individually least will enjoy the sweet
reward OF an approving conscience.
Such then, Is brief outline OF the course, intend
to pursue, in controlling the destnes Of those whom the
laws and constituted authorities have placed under me,
commander OF the United States South Sea Survey
ing and Exploring Expedition.
Feeling, do entire confidence in each individual
who has voluntarily embarked in the noble enterprise,
and knowing that without harmony and perfect concert
OF action in every department, my individual exer-
fdence, and hearty cooperation must not hope for
even partial snccess il will be henceforh and TO the
end heretofore has BEEN my anxious to anti
cpate your wants and provide for your comforts and
then, TO wise and most mercful Creator will com
mend our countrys cause, and commit, ourselves indl-
vidually to His keeping, whose command "the wind
and obey"
On board the frgatc Macedonian. off Craney island
(Sgned) THos. AP CArEsBY JoNEs,
Cong S, S. S. and Z. Expedition.
October 5th, 1897
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31

DENSIoN EFT EcoLE FRANCHISE EFT AN.
il GLAISE.--Madamc DORIAN has reopen her
French and English Boarding and Day School She
teaches hersef the French school, and avery competent
young lady from New York teaches the English school
situate on 10th street, four doors from the Avenue
CosFEREscEs AND CosyERsATIoSs IN FRENCH
Madame DoRMAS will devote three hours IN the even
ny 10 Conf erences and Conversations in French for the
Improvement of ladies Of mature years. and OF young
ladies Who study or have studied this language is the
best way 10 and prevent the objections thai those
who have learned this language by study are seldom able
IT, Al the North Conferences and Conyersa
lion rooms such as Madame Doman proposes are always
crowded; this manner Of instruction being both pleasing
and fashionable
Ladies wishing TO attend them viii please apply TO
Madame Dorman.
Ser, 10 2aw3wll
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31

of Juan Fernandez has certainly had its share, in
having afforded an asylum to the shpwreeked mari
ner TO whom Daniel Detoe gave the immortal name
Of Robinson Crusoe The island took Its name from
Juan Fernandez pilot Of the 10th century He
was in the habit of sailing along the South Ameri-
can coast from Peru TO Chill meeting with no enc
mics but the south winds These were, however
such redoublable ones that they became rude, al.
though sufficiently severe school OF navigation. Ii
occurred to him on OCCASION whether or not, by
putting out farther TO sea, he might not avoid these
terrible winds.
He made the trial, and found that IL was crowned
with success his vessel gded over the sea as il by
,enchantment During one of hisvoyages, about the
year I752, Fernandez discovered a coast which he
knew could not be that of Chill and happier than
Christopher Columbus himself, he Immediately
called Il ailer his own name. He found that 1t was
an island and ON his return recounted the wonders
Of the place; but when he proposed taking colony
out there, the Spanish Government showed no dis
position 10 favor his design. Fernandez, however,
established himself there; but after some time he
abandoned the island, leaving behind him only few
goats, which became greatly multiplied. II Is by
some doubted whether Spain allowed him TO retain
quiet possession of the place; but il is more proba-
ble that the of his quitting IL was return OF
his passion for the sea- and the life to which he had
been so long accustomed. To his adventurous life
he then returned and il is by some authors asserted
that he was the first to discover New Zealand"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31

i CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS. JOURNALS
" LAWS, AND DEBATES.-GEoRGE TEN
PLEMAN has for sale his Book and Stationary Sorr
opposite the Geaeral Post Office all the Journals Of Con
gress from i77i to 1897 Gales and Seaion's America
State Papers in q folio vols, from the FIRST TO the 2ilh
Congress inclusive, or from 1850 60 1923.
The Regular Series OF Documents in royal yo vol
umes, published each Session, from the 18th 10 the
2flh Congress inclusive from 1923 1887 The Laws
OF Congress in vols. containing the Laws from the rS
TO the I'D Congress inclusive, from 1889 4th Of
March, 1883 the series is made complete the 4lb Of
March, 1897 by the pamphlet Laws Of the 23d and Oath
Public Offices
Storys Laws OF the United States in vols from 1850
70 fih Of March, 1887 The 4h vol contains an index to
| the four volumes.
The pamphlet Session Laws OF the United States
from the 9Th to the oath Conrgess inclusive from 1877
TO 1887. Any separate pamphlets be furnished.
Gales and Seatons Register Of Debates in Congress
All Documents Foreign Relations Finance, Com
merce and Navigation; Internal improvement Military
and Naval Affairs indian Affairs; Public Lands and On
Claims of every description be furnished separately
| in sheets
Also, for sale above large collection of files of
Newspapers published in Washington, and some Of the
principal cities in the United States.
Aug. 23 t3
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31

Pleasures Of a Tropical Climaie-Insecs are the
curse of tropical climate.--In moment you are
covered with ticks chigoes bury themselves in your
fesh and hatch large colony Of chgoes in few hours
The will not live together but every chigoe sets up
separate ulcer and has his private portion Of pus
Flies get entry into your mouth, eyes, and nose You
eat flies, drink es and breathe flies Lizards, cocka-
trces and snakes get into your bed, ants cat up the
books, scorpions sting you the foot and every thing
btes stngs bruises every second Of your existence
you are wounded by some piece Of animal life that
nobody has seen before, except Swammerdam and
Merton, An insect with eleven legs is swimming in
your tea cup nondescrpt with nine legs is struggling
in the small bear caterpillar with several dozen
eyes in his belly, is fastening the bread and butter
All nature is alive and to be gathering all her
chronological host to eat you up, you are standing
out Of your coat waistcoat and breeches Such he
tropics All these reconcile us to our dews, fogs,
vapor, and drzzleto apothecaries, rushing about
with garges and tnctures; to our British constitutional
coughs, sore throats and sweled ces-IberrAe (La
Ambassador
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31
From lts OR. ~ Mornins c0wisr
RHODE ISLAND DAUGHTERS.

bl SOL,
Roam where you win, DER land or sea,
And beauty seek meath other skies;
Yet still Rhode Island still 10 thee
Reyerts the vainly wandering eyes
Thy lovely daughters peerless still,
Enthrall the heart, control the viii.
'Tisnot alone the sparkling light
OF eyes through long depending fringe;
IT'S not the brow Of spotless white,
Nor cheek, that bears a bloomy tinge;
Nor curving lip, nor dimpling smile
Which doth the heart with love beguile.
But shape, complexion, features, all
Combine that witching charm to swell,
Before whose shrine in reverence fall
All in whose hearts love deigns to dwell;
IT'S strange such gentle creatures can
O'ercome the strength of stubborn man.
The guardian care of this fair land
Great Jove to Venus doth enlrust
For ne'er We're wrought by meaner hand
Such loneliness in forms Of dust
Too fair for earth, in realms above
They should be bless'd with angels love.
No longer may Circassia boast
OF beauty rival'd not below,
For here upon our sea-laved coast
Where northern breeZes rudely blow,
We rear a fiow'r so fair in hue,
On fairy ground yed think itgrew.
Ye'd say an Eden was your home
If we possessed that luscious fow'r;
Ills more than bliss TO view its bloom,
To grasp'd il, oh Ills transports hour!
The soul immersed in raptures' sea
In fancy seems from earth to flee.
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The Courier DIES Flats Unis, French paper pub
I:.h Il, Ma

The Courier des Flats Unis, a French paper pub
lished in New York, says
"Wc have heen officially requested to announce
that the Government of the United States is DESTROYS
of forming two companies of French and German
volunteers of $50 or 300 men each, for campaign
of six months in Florida. These companies will be
commanded by officers of the respective nations.
Men who have already served will be preferred If
there are in New York any former lieutenants, sub
lieutenants, or sergeants, French or German who
may desire to enrol themselves, they will be pro-
noted one rtwo grades.
"The pay Of volunteers will be the same as in the
American Army that is TO say: for captains $50
month first lieutenants $40, second lieuenants s62,
sergeants $l5, corporals 49, and prvates, drmmers
and fers $50; equipments to be provided by the &C.
vernment. AT the expiration of their term, tho; 9
who may desire it will be reconveyed to New York
at the Governments expense"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31
A LOST ISLAND.
" Jamque opus cxegi g..
Cujus magma pars fui.."

The abode of Alexander Selkirk is no more to be
found. The island of Juan Fernandez has vanished
from the ocean. Yet, though botted from our maps,
is green and beautiful in the verses of Cowper and
the Narrative of Defoe. The following is from an
English Jounal.--N Y. ErcniHg Post.
"The Isle of Juan Fernandez has recently disap-
peared from the South Sea. 1t was, doubtless, pro-
duced at some remote period by volcanic eruption,
and il has been destroyed by earthquake. Between
the double catastrophe which marked its origin and
its disappearance no history in the world has made
so little noise the history of this island II coun
tries like men, have their personal glory, the Isle
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-31
THE MADIsoNIAN.

TaE MaprsoS,AS is published Tr-weekly during the
sttinps of Congress, and Scmi-weeky during the re-
cess Tr-weekly ON Tuesdays, Thursdays, and oaluf'
days. -,
sbonld be sent in early on Monday--those for tH'
Thursday paper carly "Wednesday, and for the "a
,urday paper, early on Friday.
OHce, L s~ee,, near Tenh.