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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-21

The appointment of Elias II. Haynes of
Port Clinton, as Collector of the District of
Sandusky, has been approved by the Senate.
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Savannah. Sept. %, Gen. Jesup,-A,
passenger in the steamer Charleston Cap,
Bonncil, which arrived here this morn
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VEGETABLE CURIosITIEs.-The papers are
full of notices of vegetables of extraordinary
size big beets, big squashes, big pumpkins
tall corn, tall potatoes, tall wheat long turnips,
long cueumbers, and long ears-of corn, re-
collect, have supplied many an editor with the
means of furnishing an original paragraph,
wherewith to diversity the eternal sameness
of the discussions about treasury notes, bank
rags and paper money. We too, have had
our experience, though, thanks to our agricul-
tnral friends, we cannon say they were "left
at our office," nor like the stall pickerel" of
the Peru Forester, salted down in our tub,
and our observation has extended no farther
than within small field which forms part
Of our paternal homestead in Wateryille, in
this county. We first measured beet, it
was twenty-eight inches in circumference,
and the same in length We then stepped
our foot upon potatoe. vine, aud raised the
top an arms length above our head---it was
seven and half feet, at least. Then we
wondered at a cabbage--it was a sfnasher,
and we didn't dare to measure it. We were
also shown a specimen Of ceri, which to US
was curiosity The ear il enclosed In a
husk as in other yarieties,aW within which, each
Individual kernel is shut lipin Separate hpsk,
Iadheripg closely tosa very small cob ia III
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MAUNIEE EXPRESS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1887.

.AN1MAL MAGNETIsM.-The longing desire
after universal knowledge, which is felt by all
ranks and classes in civilized community, al
though one of the richest blessings which
Providence has conferred upon us, sometimes
manifests itself in shapes which are pecu-
liarly napposite to the end in view, if not
absolutely ridiculous. Thousands, no doubt,
have Joined themselves to the societies of
Free Masons, in the hopes thereby to strike
into some shorter path to the acquisition of the
sciences Thousands of others have adopted
myriads of visionary IDEAS upon the subject
of phrenology, in hopes, by becoming acquain-
ted with that miscalled science. to obtain the
key whereby the treasures of wisdom may be
unlocked, and their riches laid open more ca
silly, than by the dull routine of elementary
knowledge, and fundamental initiation. A
mong the inventions the most in vogue for at
tainirg the end at which all are so desirous of
aiming, is the science of Animal Magnetism.
As near as we can recollect, for it is long
subject, Animal Magnetism as itappears to an
observer, consists in certain influence which
one of those initiated in the science, exerci-
ses over another, throwing the person acted
upon, into state analogous to Somnambulism,
in which he is gifted with the power of seeing
what is in ordinary times fur beyond the COM
pass of human vision The influence exerted
is said to be allied in soLle measure to the
magnetic phenomena, but in what manner it
acts has never been satisfactorily explained.
This faculty, besides comforting the power of
omnscience as to sensible objects may also be
made useful in the cure of all diseases to which
human nature is subject, provided always,
that the person acted upon has implicit faith
in the remedy. The mode of application will
not vary much from the following. The per-
son to be magnetized is placed in a comforta-
bic position upon a couch, the magnetizer takes
his seat by his side, looks kindly into his face,
takes his hand between his palms, feels of it,
and follows the limb to the body, upon various
parts Of which he continues his maDipuations,
until the person is thrown into magnetic
slulGber, and is in 1 state to act or be cured,
as the case may be. Animal Magnetism was
first discovered Tor invented J in France, some
years since, was introduced into this country
twelve or fifteen years ago, has been exploded
at home, but has of late found many Jealous
votaries in the United States, among whom
are Col. Stone of N. York, who has written
book upon the subject.
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SASH AND BLIND FACTORY
Aug. 10.
NOTICE

HShereby given, that arrangements are now
IL nearly completed for the removal of the
Ottawa Indians of the Maumee Valley, tc
their intended residence, west of the Missis
slppi. It is now confidently anticipated thai
they will depart on their journey in the course
OF few dDys. These Indians are unfortu
nately considerably indebted to individuals ir
this section of the country, and it is theil
anxious wish, as it is that of all who are in
any way connected with the business of theil
removal, that all who may have any just out
standing claims or demands against ana o,
the Nation noao about to emigrate, will take
the earliest measures for their adjustment
They will please present their accounts, prop
erly proven, to the undersigned, who will, at
the request of the Indians, enter into an ar
rangement for the payment of the same by
instruments of one, two and three years. II
paid out of their annuity. and if paid out OF
certain funds due the Indians by treaty, the
payments may perhaps be paid in bulk, and ut
a,much earlier date.
Itis most fondly hoped that all those who
may feel interested in the future welfare and
happiness of this miserable race of beings /;
all who regard their own well being, and have
an eye to the success and prosperity of the
poor unfortunate Indian, reduced to extreme
degradation and want, as are the fallen Otta-
was of the Maumee, will lend their counsel,
aid and influence, in fay yor of their speedy re-
moval to better home, and more promising
land.
1t is with deep modification and regret,
that the undersigned has to state from recent
information received, that some of the emf
grating Indians have been threatened with
detention by some Of their creditors Can it
be true that such intimations have been made
What Philanthropic, feeling heart, can in
duge such feelings towards SO poor, degen-
crate race of Savage wanderers, as the
suffering Ottawas. They have now no coun-
try or home here; may the removing agent
ask, in the name of humanity, in the name of
justice, in the sacred name of mercy that if
any are secretly working to discourage the
emigration of these unfortunate creatures,
they would pause and consider the mproprie-
ty of their course.
The undersigned seriously feels the high
responsibility resting upon him as an agent of
the government. He wishes to cast no impu-
tations, to make no inferences Of unlawful in
terferance, and will continue as he has done,
topractice moderation and forbearance in the
fulflment of his official duties. With this
view, he hopes all the good citizens of the
Maumee will accord, in giving complete sue
cess to his present arduous undertaking.
In conclusion, it is requested that those who |
have been in the habit of selling liquor to the
Indians, do so no more, as it will be impossi- /
Bile to remove the dissipated if it is continued,
and they must to their own ruin, and to the
of the good citizens, remain.
JOHN McELVAIN,
Superintendent OAawa Emigration.
August II, 1887. 2Otf
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RY virtue of an order to US directed by d.
AD Smith, Justice of the Peace of Wa
teryilie Township, in Lucas county, we, the
Undersigned, do certify that we have viewed
ana appraised certain stray mare, taken up
6y Joseph Hartwell, of said township, and
ma the same to be a dark brown Mare, with
q star in her face, very full breast, about
fifteen hands high, supposed to be three years
old last spring, and natural trotter, and do
appralse said mare at fifty dollars.
JOHN WEBB, Annr,;..,.
JOHN ACKER, appraisers
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 7th
Gay of August, 1887.
D. SMITH, J.P.
Aug. 10. 2Ot3
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The Chairman stated the object Of
the meeting, and in the course OF his re-
marks reminded those present Of the
great good that might result from the
establishment, of system to govern these
operations on the Public Works, not on
! ly to themselves, but to the laborers gen.
orally. Messrs. Sackett, Vincent. NAL
lery and others followed, the Chairman
concurring fully in the sentiments ex-
pressed.
In order to ascertain the sense of the
meeting, Mr.. Sackett offered for adop-
tion the following - oal
Resolved, That the sum of sixteen
dollars for each twenty-six days work
performed, shall be paid to laborers on
the Canal from the lst Of September to
the 31st of October next and no more /;
all rainy weather and loss OF time at
the risk of the laborers, including board.
On motion of Mr.. Vincent, it was un-
animously adopted.
Mr.. Griffith submitted the following
Preamble and ReSolutions:- -
Whereas, in the opinion of this meet
ing, the use Of ardent spirits is inconsist-
ant with the constitution of man, that
it is alike injurious to the system and
mental faculties, and that in furnishing
it as beverage to those in our employ,
we not only commit breach upon our
knowledge of right and wrong, but a
manifest recklessness of all its evil ten
dencies-and Whereas it is established
beyond human controversy by the COM
bined testimony of the most profound
Chymists & Physicians of this enlighten-
ed age, that alcohol used as a beverage
by persons in health is neuer useful, but
al,0ays hurtful; and believing as we do,
that our prosperity and success as Con-
tractors, as the interest of the public at
large depends materially upon the prin-
ciples adopted by this meeting for our
future government.
Therefore,
ReSolued, That we will not furnish
any ardent spirits to laborers in our en-
ploy on the Wabash and Erie Canal.
ResolUed, That we will use all honor
able means to prevent its use as a bever-
age in any and every shape, unless re-
commended by Physician for medical
purposes. .
On motion of Mr.. Mallory, adopted
unanimously.
On motion of H. Steele, d. c. Doan,
and T. Griffith were appointed Com
mlttee to prepare the proceedings for
publication.
The following was offered by Hon.
Fl. Steele, and unanimously adopted.
Resolced, That we deeply lament the
death of our fellow Contractor, Mathew
G. Barker, and that committee be ap-
pointed to address letter of coincidence
to his family, and assure them that aItho'
he has fallen among strangers, we mourn
his loss, appreciate his virtues, and la
ment his death.
Messrs. Griffith, Doan, and Spaford
were appointed said committee.
Resolued, That the foregoing be pub
lished in all the papers of the Maumee
Valley.
Ell. STEELE, Chairman.
T. GRIFFITH, Secretarg.
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BRuNERspURa.-There is perhaps no
place on the Maumee river between the
foot of the rapids and Fort Wayne,
which has grown up with such astonish-
ing rapidity, possesses greater local ad-
vantages, or promises more favorably
for the future, than this new and delight
ful village. 1t is situated on the east
bank of Tiffin river, within mile of its
junction with the Maumee, on a COM
manding elevation, which overlooks a
beautiful portion of the Maumee Valley.
Directly opposite the mouth of the Tif-
fin river, the Wabash and Erie canal
locks into the Maumee, and the dam
which is thrown across the Maumee be-
low, sets back the water, so as to make
it navigable for canal boats to Bruners-
burg. A state road is to be built from
this place to st. Josephs, Michigan, and
a charter for rail road from Hicksvile
to terminate here has been obtained,
The stock of whichis taken, and the con-
struction of the road is to commence
early in the fall.
A bill authorizing survey of the
navigable waters of Tifin river from
its mouth to the State line, distance of
sixty miles, passed the Senate two years
in succession, but in consequence of some
neglect, never passed the House. The
town was laid out two years since, con-
tains 600 inhabitants, 6 stores, 3 hotels,
2 mills, and extensive water privileges
which may be improved to an indefinite
extent. Our fellow citizens, the Messrs.
Sargent, have erected at this place
large grist mill, now in successful oper-
alton. For some time past we under.
stand there has been some contention
between this place and Defiance, as to
the removal Of the county seat Of Will
liams county, from the latter to the for
mer place, but as yet nothing has occur
red promising such a result. The ad-
vantages which this town possesses, are
equal in importance to those af-
.orded by any place between it and
Fort Wayne on one side, and the foot of
he rapids on the other, on account of
Is central situation, extensive water pri-
vileges, contiguity to the Wabash and
Erie canal, fertile country around, and
he number Of improvements in contem.
olation which will intersect each other
Il this point, from all of which consider
.tions, it may be reasonably inferred
hat the day is not far distantswhen here
hall spring up a second Rochester.
We predict for it such a destiny, and
post cordially recommend it to the fa-
.orable notice of travellers and emf {
rants, in search Of western location. ,
August 10, 1887. l9w3
TUsTICEs BLANKS for sale at this i
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June 20, 1887.
GROCERIES,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
rENHE Undersigned has just arrived from
n New York, with fresh lot of Groceries,
consisting of sugars, teas, coffee, tobacco,
raisins, pepper, pimento, Goldfish, rum, BRAN
dy, gin and whskey, which will be sold unu :
sually low, either at wholesale or retail, for
cash only. The arrangements of the estab-
lishment are such, that small dealers can be
supplied on better terms than they can furnish
themselves elsewhere.
Store in the building formerly occupied by
Cobb, James & Co., on Wolcott street.
JAMES HOWE, Agent.
Maumee city, Aug. A. IStf
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DAVID b. SCOTT,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

"TOULD inform the inhabitants of this
w city and vicinity, that he has opened
an office at Miami city, where he will be rea-
dy at all times to give prompt attention to all
calls of a professional character.
DIR. s. having been engaged in active prac-
tice for the last ten years, in one of the most
unhealthy portions of this country, hopes by
strict and punctual attention to his profession,
to give general satisfaction.
August 5. ISw6
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STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber,
- on the second day of August, Chestnut
colored horse, about Is hands high, years
old last Spring, with some white in his face,
and three white feet, had 3 shoes on, and lit
tie lame in his near hird leg, easily perceived
when he trots, a liberal compensation will be
paid for the delivery of the horse, or for infor-
nation where the horse may be found.
III. HUBBELL.
Monclova, Aug. II. 2Ow3
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The Courthouse at Milwaukee is said
to be a very elegant edifice. 1t was
erected at cost of about $1,000, en-
tirely at the expense Of two Of the orr
ginal proprietors Of the town, Morgan
L. Martin and Solomon Juneau, Esqrs.
and presented as a munifcent donation
to the county.-Green Bau Dem.
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MOUNT CLEMENS WINDOW GLASS.

EkMfAM feet on consignment, and
1eDVVV will be sold at manufactur-
ers prices, at Wholesale or Retail.
This is not interior to any Cylinder Glass
manufactured in the United States, and has
the advantage of being generally free from
crackage, the prices fixed, it is believed, are
lower than any foreign glass of equal quality,
that can be obtained at Maumee City.
FORSYTH 81 HAZARD.
August 26. 2ltf
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DIED,

At Providence, Lucas county, Ohio,
MATHEW G. BARKER, Of Homer, N. Y, aged
80 gears. His remains were inferred at
Maumee City, and attended By a respectable
number of citizens. Funeral sermon, by the
Rev. b. III. Hickox, Episcopal Clergyman.
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Z The CALLED SEssroN.-The day ap-
pointed by the President for the COM
mencement of the called session of Con-
gress, is the First Monday in September
being the 4th day of the month. We
state the fact thus distinctly because we
perceive that the day has been mistaken
in a distant part of the country.-Nat.
Intel. 'tNH f
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CLEARED,

CLEARED,
Aug. 30 Schr. Savanna, Buffalo.
" Schr. Tippecanoe, Buffalo.
+" St'bt Monroe, Buffalo.
Schr. Bolivar, Silver Creek.
81 St'bt Anthony Wayne, Buffalo.
Is St'bt Cincinnati, Cleveland.
\ 90 St'bt Sheldon Thompson Cleveland.
"a Stbt Oliver Newberry, Buffalo.
Schr. Willet, Oswego.
25 St'bt Com, Perry, Buffalo.
St,bt Cincinnati, Cleveland.
" Schr. Maria.
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CABINET & CHAIR MAKING, GID

CABINET q CHAIR MAKING, GID
ING, GL.a ZL.NG, &c. &c.
IT WOODRUFF would inform the public
W that he has, and keeps constantly on
hand general assortment of Cabinet Furni-
ture, Fancy and common Chairs, High post,
French and common Bedsteads, and all other
articles usually called for in his line. Painting
of all kinds executed in good style, and at the
shortest notice. Also, Gliding, Glazing and
Bronzing, at his shop on Johnson street,
Maumee city.
August 5. IStf
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PINE.LUMBER FOR SALE

YHy Ii e subscriber has on hand, and for sale
E at his Warehouse on Water-street,
10000 feet Of Pine Lumber well seasoned, ,
which he has just received by the schooner
Maria, and offers exceedingly low for the rea-
100000 pine shingles on the same
terms. D. STEELE.
Maumee, July %, 1887. 22tf
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instances where large fields gave pro-
mise Of a yield Of 40 bushels to the acre,
they will scarcely produce S ore, and
in others, will lnot be worth harvesting.
GeneSeO. Reg. s.a ~ ~~
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gf{ ARRIVED, Aa9
Aug. 90 St'bt Monroe, Buffalo
St'bt Cincinnati, Cleveland.
% St'bt Sheldon Thompson, Cleveland
. Schr.. Maria, Black River.
Wilet, Oswego.
"a St'bt Oliver Newberry, Buffalo.
! St'bt Cincinnati, Cleveland.
25 St'bt Com. Perry, Buffalo.
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Ep OYNTON s. GANNETT, have for sale
ND cheap for cash, large assortment Of
Cow Bells, Grass Sythes, Hay Forks, ID cut
Saws, Mil Saws, &c. sc.
Maumee city, July l, 1887. 13tf
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RY virtue of an order to us directed, by
NIB Uriel Spencer, Justice of the Peace Of
York Township, in Lucas county, we the un-
derslgned, do certify, that we have viewed
and appraised certain stray mare, taken up
by John Taggart of said township, and find
the same to be light grey, with dark name,
tail and legs, about thirteen and half hands
high, supposed to be six years old, wearing
mlddling sized bell, and strap double and
stitched together, no brands or marks per-
ceivable. And we do appraise said mare at
thirty-fve dollars.
AVERY LAMB,
WILLIAM JONES.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 4th
day of August, 1887.
URIEL SPENCER, J.P.
Aug. 10. 2Ow3*
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NOTICE is hereby given that petition
~ will be presented to the General Assem-
bly, of Ohio, at the next Session, to be holden
on the first Monday in December, 1887, pray
ing that review of the decision of the Com
missioners appointed to fix on place for the
seat of Justice OF the county of Lucas, and
to have the same established on a tract of
land owned by Marshal Key, near the centre
of the twelve mile Reservation, opposite Per-
rysburg, in the county of Wood
Maumee City, Aug. 25, 1887. 21m3
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AN HAND and for sale at the Store House
" of Forsyth & Hazard, $50 bbls of Pork,
at the lowest prices, for Michigan money,
Washtenaw, Lake Erie and River Raisin,
not excepted.
DOAN g. EARL.
Maumee City, Aug. 28. 21tf
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II Y virtue of an order to us directed, BY
AD Uriel Spencer, Justice of the Peace Of
York Township, in Lucas County, we the un-
dersigned, do certify, that we have viewed
and appraised certain stray mare, taken up
by Elisha Williams of said township, and find
the same to be dark bay, having small scar
on her right thigh, saddle gall on her back
with some white hairs, a small spot of white
on her left side, a scattering of white hairs on
her sides, and an irregularity or protrusion in
the bone of her nose, and that said mare is
fourteen and half hands high, supposed to be
twelve years old, and we do appraise said
mare at thirty seven and half dollars.
E. HUNTINGTON,
AVERY LAMB.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th
day of Aug, 1887. URIEL SPENCER. J. P.
hereby certify each of the above to be a
true extract from my stray book.
URIEL SPENCER.
Aug. 10. 2Ot3
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y Sales of Flour are mostly confined to
small parcels for ports west of Cleveland.
Contracts are offered at ~ perbbl. to
be delivered in few days. We hear
that Flour made Of Foreign wheat has
been purchased at Lockport, N. Y. for
the Detroit market.
The Spring business season as pas
sed, and our Forwarders and Produce
dealers have now but little to attendto.
The city trade is also inactive, as Farm
ers are now busy in garnering an abun-
dant harvest.--Cleu. Her.
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A public land sale takes place at La
porte, Indiana, on the 9th of October, by
order Of the President. The sale is to
continue two weeks.
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ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

TNVIIE steam ship SHELDON THOMP-
Ill SON. S. X. WALKER, Master, wllleave
Maumee City and Perrysburg, for Cleveland,
August 81, "a, 81, 30.
Sept. 2, 5, s, II, IA, II, 90, 90, 26, 30.
Oct. 2, 5, 8, II, IA, II, 90, 90, 26, 30,
touching at the intermediate ports. For
freight or passage, apply to the Captain on
board, or to WHITE & KIRKLAND.
Maumee City, Aug 10. 90
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A large and respectable meeting of
the Contractors Of the Wabash and Erie
Canal was held 1.-THE eJeflefson House. .
in Maumee City. on the 22d Of August,
1887. ls
= On motion Of T. Griffith, the,meetipg
was organized by nominating Hon. u.
STnELR, Chairman, and on motion of
Samuel Soaring, Esq. TIM. GRIFFITH,
was appointed Secretary.
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n JUSTICES BLANKS for sale at this
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AT meeting Of the merchants and
other citizens of Maumee City, held at
the Washington House, in pursuance of
previous notice, 10 take some expedent
measures to prevent our being injured
by the circulation of uncurrent Bank
notes. The following proceedings were
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THURSDAY, O.L ~, u 7. n
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er involving question whether Bill Of Exchange Is
pey commodity, in pro ress The judge decided this
morning, that nthe Transaction usuraus one, Il
psury per II would appear that regard bin OF
exchange modify. The jury however, viii have
decide upon this question:.
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usury will ave To he called else tade will ceive ock
greater than tbs, caused by the late revulon Men will
be constrained in the Of their capital by foolish laws In
enlightened days free trade IN oil things should be The
wstchword However, the public feeling against
should be surprised hear Of eecson favor Of
the defendant
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