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Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

SHOCKING DEATH.-Two lovely little girls, of three and five years of age lost their lives in New York last week. by the stupidity, or criminal negi- gence of venler of medicine. The father of the children was frussian and arrived in this country about three weeks since. Some slight disorder oc- curing with his daughters, physician recommcn- ded rhu5arb-Thich the father procured at some medicine store and administered. In about an hour after, one Of them died and in The evening, the other. chemist subsequently examined the me- dlcine, and 1t proved to be mixed with opium in so great dalroporton of he latter as thata moderate dose would have killed all adult The foreigner had been so short tune n the city, as to be unable to tell the street where he obtained! the poison. The police, however, ar2 making active search to find out where it WIS sold. We tr,st they will he sue cc59tltl and the h'rrler who thus murdered two ir- nocc0t children, be brought to cor1jgn punjaMncnt
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

GFThe amount to be deposited by the St,to Connecticut in the several Towns, amount. z.
 Sl,Ol9,56O,8l cts.; and the following Towns in Counties of New London and Windham, will ceive the following sums :-
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

STATISTICS OF FnArcE-Tne total pcpuI'''] of Er,ye i4 about :;}} millions, of which tlerc 51 near II millions rr2H~.ators of the soil. AuIt In1 ]6 millions, woiron i7 millions. Dul!,ingS aUvl miIlions-E300O mills worked by wind or "a1T1 T1 5000 forre&, @t,UG0 manufactures and nlAes' I Ig annual increase of population i7@G0G, over two m lions thrae hundred thousand !legitAa@te ch'iuls, 75G0O mend,can.s lJ0,GCO sick i'll tlle hosrt'lss"o, near two millions ildl@en. norsols lhe ''N' ulHoun. to 2i !%r4ncG 'Tn couii:ncs S hG4d.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

COMPLIMENT TO PRINTERs.-The Harrisburg Typographical Com ention, on the 9th inst ,lnani- mously passed vote of thanks to the Hon. Charles B. Penrose, for his exertlons in the State Senate to obtain for them an increase cf> wages, which the high price of the necessares of life have rendered absolutely necessary. Tine following extract from his letter in reply to their address, does honor to his iudgment:-
 "The appreciation of a class of men who can claim a Franklin as the pride and eminent and great example of their profession, and who have been alike distinguished for good feeling and intoli- gence, and love of constitutional liberty has affor- ded me that justification in the most agreeable form.
 There is no portion of the community upon whom so much depends for the preservation of our excel lent institutions Cf government, as upon those who have devoted themselves to the profession of the press; and so long as they feel and act upon the re- sponsibilty which rests with them to preserve our institutions and laws, so long will the community feel a deep interest in their welfare, and sustain their claims to such proper and liberal compensa- ton as will enable the printers to live as frcemen should llve.' It concerns the community that those who wield the great engine of p"hl.c opinion, should be vlrtuous and intelligent, anG should l. placed above the temptations thyong;ng in ,le path of the unrequited aborer. lt,thcrcfo:c the present prices will not permit these No do tLe Ir'ntlnG, adeGuae y to reward the persons employed i'll It's mechani- cal execution, they should unQuestionably be advan ced until the object lS attained
 While an enlightened people desire, and have [ right to expect economy ill the public expenditures they can neYer wish that injustice should be done particularly to men who are the great instrument: Of dftilsinr all the Information by which they judg, of the cond"ct of their agents.
 It will always give g!e pleasure, whether in pub lie or private life, to be the advocate of the work
 ng men. SO long as thciE cl1?s are consistent witl truth and justice, tic constitution and laws Of tht country.'
 .lln:a.aLa InN {. Nlca-,IAn clacinens of me
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

fin hcjfenL-"i found, says the British Conyul, on Ills rc;aln from the wreck o' the Max,co, Gin sm2il silk handkerchief, two prayer books, which seemed to be the only valuiblrs their owners re- ggarded,under their qwiuy appalling circumstances Tb"v al" R3n7n Cath2!ic- prayer bookS.onc belong i ..F4,, +, .>,. .n. ta ". -on0
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

Woon3cc*ct, in Rhode Island contains bya rc, cent cers"7, FG1noton O! -."'j2: of vHom S|6 are nlaios, &n1 '%.5 afc t;o;lc%, over 6 years of age; &Nd &;2 c,,"i''r2n uHd' f;lt Gg'. De editor of the ""n%crHct a,t,- stated thlt "thc Hamlet and Jcn";ca' village were not included. These properly ought to how" been taken. Jjcroruq'jon of |oc"~o>@o: t,en would fave been upwards Of 3COU."
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

,S'ngu'nr Dc!us'on.--A barn in New Haven, be- longing to Coi. Elisha Hul was destroyed by fire late ill the afternoon of Saturday, 24th ult An un- tortuna',2 young man by the n:Ne of patt, who is doafand dumb, anl also dar&nGcd, acknowledges by ign and by writing, t'at he set tie barn on fire that he had concelved the notrn Of going up to IctVcn. as Elijah of ed, in chariot of fire; that he set fife to the hay and lay do" hy the side ot it expecting to be waltearpWards n the fire scorcl;- Hd and a!neI him so that his faith failed him, and Eo M,-s lnjUced to leaye the chariot and escape on foot!
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

The Mansion House Hotel Providence, vas rob- bed of a trunk containing large number of silver spoons, on Sunday evening last 4 servant ii:cov- cred tIie tIl;ef with the tru: in hls hand, t sup posing 1t belonged to him ordered him ont of the house with his baggage.
Mechanics', operatives', and laborers' advocate., 1837-01-16

.Fi;n;a;are Tc0 #.N!c&,-Thc specimens of me- charical ingenuity i2 the shape of pair of tea ket
 ties. ono made oE Q cert the other of half cent, by young Tuc6ornan, are a great curiosity. They perfect ia model ana workmanship and will hold perhaps thilnt}e f'! 4Aop may be seen at Cab
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The crown OF HANOVER. The fol-
lowing state document was subscribed
BY the late King William the w., previ-
Gus to his decease for the settlement Of
the succession thereby established, il fol-
lows that Hanover cannot be reunited
to Great Britain, except by the death Of
the present queen without issue. Nv Y
Com. rs 'es y ~ 8''' ZEE
To remove every doubt respecting
tile order ofsuccession to the throne, a.
,mong the members Of the collective
houses Of Brunswick and Luneberg now
living, and in conformity with the regu-
lations contained in this and the proceed
ing chapter, we farther expressly de-
| L
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

Mr.. B. BADGER, well known as the
amable and Industrious editor in former
years years of 4" Badgers Weekly Mes.
senger," but who has since been driven
by msforiunes and sorrows to the verge
Of madness, is now in the Lunatic Asy-
lum (it place for those who will wear
out their energies and derange their
brains in, such a thankless vocation y at
Hartford Conn. But the spell is too
strong upon him to be cured by even
such reward; and, since ali editor he
still sighs TO be, he has been kindly fur
nished with types and allowed 10 edit,
print and issue small folio newspaper
entitled tho Retreat Gazette.'-AWe
do not believe Mr.. Badger properly in
sane, though we own the starting of
newspaper in these times makes strong.
ly against our impression but we shall
be happy TO hear that the evening of his
days pass away TRANQUILITY and happily,
as they better may in the Lunatic Asy-
lum than in the business world just at
present.-Nep Yorker. ra# 5saI
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

cree that, il the case Of the death Of US.
the reigning king, the succession shall b
first our brother, Prince Ernest Angus.
tus, duke of Cumberland, and his male
line; if that should become extinct in
our. brotherithc Royal Prince Augustus
Frederick, Duke of Sussex, for his person
and eventually his male descendants from
a duly assorted marriage, comformably
to the family law, which he mayin fu-
ture contract. And if ftheirmale branch
should become extinct, in our brother the
Royal Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke
Of Cambridge, and his male descendentss
and lastly, if this too should become ex-
tinct the crown shall go to his Serene
Highness the reigning Duke William Of
Brunswick. u0 g4 5ls-as aerssi,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

EXTENSION OF THE MIAMI CANAL.--
The acting commissioner, 7. G. Bates,
advertises that proposals will be receiv-
ed on the 10 ofseptember next, at Sid
ney. for constructing II miles ofcanal
along the valley Of the great Miami,
from the mouth of Loramies Creek, to a
point six miles above Sidney And
on the 18th Of the same month, propos-
ais will be received at the town Of st.
Marys, for constructing about 26 miles
of canal along the vallies Of Loramies-
and st. Mary's from a point S miles
above Piqua to the town of ST. Mary's.
Western Star.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

SIR F. B. HEAD, Lieut.. Governorof
Upper Canada, landed at this place on
Sunday last. from the Great Britain on
his way down the lake. He is man of
plain unostentatious appearance, which
adds to his reputation for talent, without
detracting anything from his dignity of
character. Sir Francis has seen service
having served in the Peninsula war un-
der Lord Wellington, in that tremend-
Gus struggle which engaged the arms
and involved the destiny ofall Europe.
Com. Her. ,4.g -,s',.N
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19
WILLIAM THE FouRTH IN THE cry

WILLIAM THE FOURTH In THE CRY
OF NJ. Y.--our city, it appears was
once the residence Of the late king of
England. When he was stationed here
during the revolution bold plan was
conceited to carry him off from among
his friends and comrades. The deviser
of this daring project was Colonel Og-
men, a gallant officer in the revolutiona-
ry army, and who with the regiment
was stationed in New Jersey. At this
time the prince was living on the shore,
with Admiral Digby, and as no danger
was apprehended, their quarters were
very slightly guarded; Ogden's plan was
10 land secretly,in stormy night, with
small and bold band,to capture and carry
off the Admiral and the prince, and to
take them to New Jersey. Washington
sanctioned the plan because he thought
if successful, he would sooner, and bet
ter make terms with England for the ac-
acknowledgement of American independ-
ence. His directions to Ogden dated
2sth March, 1882 were that no insult or
indignity should be offered to the Admi.
raj or to the prince, and that they should
be conveyed to congress. The plan was
not executed. Sir Henry Clinton got
hint of it, and took care that the guards
should be doubled, and every precaution
taken for the security of The Admiral
and prince. The plan was thus disap.
polnted.-N. Y. Express. ~
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19
THR BRIrrsH OUEEN.-In re

THR BRIrrsH QUEEN.--In reply to
the inquiry whether Queen Victoria is
at liberty TO marry whom she chooses,
the Boston Daily Advertiser says
!" Before she came TO the crown, she was
by law prohibited, with the other mem
bers, male or female, Of the royal fami-
", to marry without the consent Of the
King. Being herself sovereign, Of course
the restraint is removed, and there is no
other person whose consent she is requi-
ed to obtain. By a statute Of the first
William and Mary, however, il is pro
vided, that any person who shall profess
popish religion, and marry a papist, shall
be excluded and be forever incapable to
inherit, possess Or enjoy the crown and
government Of the realm; and in such a
case, G the people would be absolved from
their allegiance. and the crown and gov
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

ALARMING FIRES.-- w ltlllu lie DTtcl
space between seven on Saturday eve-
ming and 10 on Sunday evening, our city
has been alarmed with no less than four
several fires.
The first was in the cabinet workshop
of Messrs Lines and Chamberlin, in Or
range street, which was the result of the
accident. The fire took place in the
third story of the building, from a fire
place, from around which the shavings
had been swept a few minutes previous,
among whichit is supposed, a spark had
fallen, and in the absence of the work
men kindled unseen. Considerable dam
ages was done though the flames was
soon arrested. Fully insured. engine,
No. 4 deserves great credit for the prom
titude with which il was on the ground
on this oecasionand its efficient services,
for which the company received twenty
dollars on the spot.
The second was barn and shed, be-
longing TO Messrs. John S. Mitchell and
Anson T.'Colt, at Barnesville, adjoining
the bridge. This was entirely consumed,
and the fire was undoubtedly the act Of
an incendiary. The barn had been for
some days unoccupied-the lower part
made fast, and no proper person had
been in with the ight,two men were seen
to escape from the premises by those
who first observed the fame and gave
the alarm--Loss $50O--no insurance.
The third was of the new brick dwell.
ling house of Mr.. Warner, Treasurer of
Yale College, situated at the head of
Crown on Howe-street. This was eau
sed by some children playing with
matches, which communicated 10 some
shavings. Little damage was done.
The fourth was of barn opposite
the burying ground, on the canal belong
ing to Mr.. Glover Mansfield, which was
entirely destroyed. This was the work
Of an incendiary. 81 II s''s'
There can be but little doubt, from the
above circumstances, that our city is in
tested with some desperate scoundrels
who hesitate at no means to depredatc
the public. The vigilance Of the watch
men should be doubled, and some fur
ther measures taken for the protection of
the public, for if impunity should induce
the incendiaries to make their attempt
In the heart Of the city,at a propitious.
moment for mischief, the injury would
be incalculable. The watch should be
doubled and every good citizen strictly
on his guard.
P. s. since writing the above we have
been informed, as an evidence Of the en-
ergy and efficiency of our city police,
that the fire at Barnesville, and also that
last near the burial ground, were in both
Instances discovered by the Watch, -
the last by sentinel stationed in the OBJ
servatory Of the Franklin Building, who
gave the timely alarm. The Watch was
increased last evening, and will be still
further increased this evening, and every
precaution taken by the city authorities
to insure the public safety. The May
or it will be seen, has issued his procla-
nation, offering a reward Of 500 for the
apprehnsion Of the incendiaries. NeD
Hapen Con. Her. g7 'ss. '.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

the number of delegates TO send to the
senatorial convention at Lima, and rep
resentative convention at Defiance, and
nominate suitable persons for said dele
CATION.
Doct o. White, Philo Scott Esq. Hon.
James Wolcott, Capt. w. Hamilton and
o Shaw were chosen for said commit
tee, who, after having retired for short
time, reported the names Of the follow
ing persons, viz:
Port Laurence. Geo. w. Way, VIM.
P. Daniels, Platt Card, Abner Jessup,
Levi S. Loundsbury, and VIM. Martin.
WateruiHe.-G. w. Abells, Welcome
Pray.
Maumee. R. A. Forsyth, Oscar
White. " PR ~ .E 't4f
Miami. Jas. Wolcott, Henry Reed.
Springfield w. Hamilton.
iSoan Creck.-Stephen Barrett. 'ss
York.-Uriel Spencer. ~
Which report was accepted. s
On motion, Daniel Wells and Jona-
than Wood were added to said delega-
ton. A''l f"- -'"
On motion, Resolped, That a Central
committee offve be appointed, whose du-
ty shall be in addition to the usual duties
performed by such committees, to fill
vacancies that may occur in the delega-
ton to Lima and Defiance, and appoint
such other delegates as they may think
necessary in the unrepresented town
ships.
R. A. Forsyth, James Wolcott, Oscar
White, E.. F. Kirkland, and Elisha Mack,
were chosen for said Committee.
Resolued, That it is inexpedient to
make nomination for county officers at
this meeting.
Resolued, That the proceedings ofths
meeting be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and be published in the Maui
NEE Express.
ResolOed, That this meeting be dis
solved.
H. CONANT, Chm'n.
JoN.rx..z Woon Coc,,,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19
H. CONANT, Chm'n.
JONATHAN WooD, Sec'y.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The packet ship Montreal, arrived al
New York on Saturday night, bringing
London dates to the 27th June. We
quote few items from the second ed
ton ofthe New York Sunday Morning
News, dated at half past IL o'clock yes
terday morning.
In the house of commons yesterday
(26th) on motion of Lord John Russell
the following resolution was read and
carried; "That a select committee be
appointed to inquire into the mode Of
granting and renewing leases of the land
ed and other property of the bishops,
deans and chapters, and other ecclesas-
tical bodies of England and Wales, and
into probable amount Of any increased
value which might be obtained by an i'm.
proved management, with due consd-
GRAFTON 10 the interests Of the establish
ed church, and of the present lessees Of
such property"
The house then went into committee
of supply, and discussed the miscellane-
Gus estimates. The items, for the most
part, were voted without a division.
An interview had taken place be-
tween the queen dowager and the Prin-
cess Victoria, which is described as hav-
ing been of the most gratifying nature.
The accounts from the country are
remarkably favorable as regards the
approaching harvest.
The cotton and money markets re.
mained about the same as by the previ-
Gus advices.
The following is the prevailing gos-
sip: ls..
The duchess Of Sutherland as mis-
tress of the robes, stands at the head Of
queen Victoria's family. The marchi-
oness Of Jamestown holds the office
somewhat curiously entitled, in her la
dyship's case, groom Of the stole" yet
such we believe to be the tradition Of it,
SO at least was it in the days of queen
Anne. Subordinate to these two distin-
guished ladies Of the bedchamber, two
Of whom were stated yesterday to have
been nominatedin the persons Of the
marchioness of Tavistock and ladyClare-
mont.
Two maids of honor have likewise
been appointed viz: Miss Pitt daughter
of Lord Rivers and the bishop FRO
chester's daughter, Miss Murray. To
none Of these promotions or appoint
ments rather, in so far as concerns the
individual merits or qualities Of the no.
bic personsges whohave obtained them
can any shadow ofjust objection besta-
ted. a6tlo I9i.4 g
The choice of Jamestown, as mem
Der Of the royal household, the Times
objects to, as being the wife of "a member
Of a whig OConnel cabinet.
VIZ y c = .f " i 20 4
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19
TINS. ANTHONY, Wayne This ne,

lHEh ANTHONY WAYNE This new
steamp packet made her experiment trip
yesterday afternoon, having on board a
crowd of the citizens of Perrysburg and
Manmee City. We have not room to
give, aminute description Of this splen-
didboat, but shall in the course of a
week or two endeayor to satisfy all en-
quiries on The subject. She is of about
four hundred tons burthen, with pow
-erful high pressure vertical engine, ca
pable Of driving her with a speed equal
10 that Of, probably, any boat upon Lake
Erie. In regard 10 her accommodations
we can safely say, that they are nusur-
passed by those of any boat with which
we are acquainted. She has ia berths,
large number Of which are double -
her Ladies Cabin is large saloon, with
out bcrths, opening upon either guard,
and connected by, doors with arrange of
elegant state-rooms upon each side. She
Is commanded by Capt. Amos Pratt Of
Miami city. We are no judges ofthe
mysteries of ship carpentry, but if we
may be permitted, we would say that
Mr. Samuel Hubbell, the builder Of the
Wayne, has good cause TO be proud Of
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

Is it Feeler, or Random Shot p
The editor of the Tiffin Gazette says,
that, Andrew Jackson has been called
the author of the pet bank system and
Martin Van Buren of the safety fund
system, and that either of them are bet
ter than the American System of Henry
Clay. He will live to see the contrary
proved, to demonstration, and to feel it
too, if he does not get an office and grow
rich on the espoils. aan.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

Edwin Forrest has lately married a
Miss. Sinclair, daughter Of theatrical
Manager in London. Oh the great
American actor Oh the great Ma
tiomal Tragedian. The fellow is trudg-
ing industriously in the footsteps of Nat
P. Willis, and they both have about as
much claim to American Nationality as
a London Cockney, who has passed his
life within the sound of the Bow-bells.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

We call the attention of the readers of
our paper to a notice in our columns by
Col. McElvain, superintendent of Otta-
wa Emigration. The spirit of modera-
ton and kindness which it breathes,
should be felt and appreciated by all who
have either the interests of the country,
or those of fallen and degraded race of
beings at heart. Comment is unneces-
ry to those who read, and all should do
so. ,.s....s.. ......
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The Steamboat Sheldon Thompson,
Capt. Walker, visited this place yester-
day morning. She is in future TO ply
Regularly belween this place and Cleve-
land Success to her, and may she be
sns profitable 10 her owners, as she will
he convenient to us.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

SHIN PLAsrERs, &c.--The Perrysburg man
10 quite rabid upon the subject ofthe shin plat
ter currency, and is nhalf pint oftroubles, for
fear it will drive all the specie from circulation.
Drive the specie from circulation! Well done |!
Why d ftp is a curiosity even now, and 'He-
Wy" as as great rarity as a Queen Anne's
farthing, and with the exception Of an ante
deluyian half pistareen, which we have pre-
perved for pocket piece, silver has not greet
ed our eyes for long, long time. Oh the days
when We were young, when fourpence half
penny, and training, were in our young
mind. linked inseparably together, and when
a longing for gingerbread was associated with
a proud feeling of ability wherewithal to ne
gociate for the purchase of the same Alas |!
Give US any thing that, like the currency of
the renowned Timothy Jenkins, will go at the
.grocers--any thing that will stop the mouths
of duns--any Thing that will fill lean and at
tenua;ed pocket book-any thing, even, that
we can offer, fit is not taken. Don't let us
quarrel about squibs, when the whole country
sitsupon mountain Of gunpowder.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

BY the politeness ofN. Allen Esq. we have
been favored with the report Of the Chief En-
gineer on the Ohio Rail Road. We are not
at present prepared to say much on this sub
jcct, asthere are some things yet to take place,
on the determination Of which, our interest in
the matter hinges. Wherever the road may
terminate, or by what route soever it may be
made to terminate at any point on the Maui
NEE river Of one thing we are certain, it will
bring with it greater Importance to this coun-
try, than any other Improvement, with the ex-
ception Of the Wabash and Erie Canal.