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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

MOTICE.-Those who have claims against
lV the late JAMES DoNNELLY, are request
ed to present the same, duly authenticated,
within three months from this date, or be bar
red from the benefit of certain assignment
made by said Donnally, in favor of his credi-
tors: and all those indebted to the said james
Donnely, are requested to make immediate
payment to me, as his legal representative.
CHARLES C. p. HUNT, .assignse.
Maumee city, April 8, 1887. 2tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

WMTASHINGTON HOUSE.--The sub
S4 scriber would give notice that his house
is open for the accommodation of travellers
and Boarders, on Canal-street, near the Steam
boat Landing, where he will be happy at all
times to make the sojourn Of his guests as
agreeable as possible.
-# j. ". CONTERSE.
Maumee city, April 8, 1887. 2tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

DIsSOLUTION.-No is hereby given
HD that the partnership lately subsisting
between the subscribers, under the firm of
Staples, Dudley g. Co. was dissolved on the
9Th of March, by mutual consent.
All debts due the said partnership are to be
received and those due from the same dis
charged by Staples & Dudley, who will conti-
nue. the business at their stand, under the
firm Of Staples &, Dudley.
.ALPHEUS STAPLES,
' ID. JM DUDLEY,
j. S. JAMES.
Waterville, March 81, 1887. 2tf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

RWy HE subscriber would inform his old GUS
a. toners, and the public generally, that
he still keeps on hand general assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS 81
SHOES, HATS, &c. Also fresh arrival of
GROCERIES. Also few barrels of rum,
brandy, and whiskey, just received, and for
sale cheap for cash.
BENZ. D. COFFIN.
Jday 25, 1885. stf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

NJOTICE.-An those indebted to the sub
lV scriber, either by Bond or Note, are re-
quested to call and liquidate, or renew the
same; and all those having Book accounts un-
settled, are requested to call and adjust the
same WITHOUT DELAY, and give their notes,
if they cannot make it convenient to pay the
money. Those who disregard this call will
not be longer indulged.
JOHN e. HUNT. y,
Naumaa c;tu Anv;l a 1877 Off
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

NTOTICE is hereby given to all persons in
IN terested, that at my instance q writ Of
attachment was this day issued by H. Go.
nant, justice of the peace, of Waynesfield
township, Lucas county, Ohio, against the
goods, chattels, rights. credits, moneys and
effects of Hiram ]. Barker, an absconding
debtor. ELISHA MA OK.
April 80, 1887 4w
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

III
FuRNrruRE--All kinds, 81 cents per yard.
News INK, 30 cents per pound.
Book INK, from 40 cents to S. per ID.
Eastern, Western and Canadian printers,
by calling as above, will save in their pur-
chases the expense of transportation from N.
York to Buffalo, and bestow patronage upon
an establishment which is calculated to ad-
vance the interests of this great and growing
western world, and which can only look to
them for support in prosecuting SO extensive
business.
Ours of every description will be stereo-
typed at the shortest notice.
Buffalo, 1887. N. LYMAN IL Co
WNT TABASH AND ERIE CANAL.--JNo-
Wv lice to ContrGctors.--Sealed proposals
will be received at the town of MA U.MEE, in
Lucas county, Ohio, on the 18th day of May
next, for the construction of so much OF the
Wabash and Erie Canal, as lies between the
Head of the Rapids of the Maumee River and
the Eastern termination of said canal, near
the town of Manhattan, at the head of the
Maumee Bay.
The length Of the line offered for contract is
about thirty miles, and embraces large a.
mount of embankment, much heavy river bluff
excavation, quantity of rock, number OF
stone culverts, and from twelve to fifteen cut
stone locks.
Z Thirty miles of the line, in addition to the
above, extending from the head Of the rapids
to the town of Defiance, will also be prepared
and offered for contract at the same time,
should the number of applicants for contracts
Justify it.
z Plans and specifications will be exhibited,
and any necessary information given, in rela-
ton to the work, after the tenth of May.
Bidders, who are unknown to the Acting
Commissioner, as contractors, will be expect
ed to accompany their proposals with recon-
mendations of substantial and unquestionabe
character.
~ LEANDER RANSOM,
Acting Commissioner.
Office ofthe Board of Public Works,
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. %, 1887. { 6ml
NOACH SHOP AT MAUMEE CITY.
Vl--The subscriber is now ready to receive
orders in his line of business, at the Mechan-
ic's Exchange, on the corner Of johnson and
Summit t-Streets, in JNaumee City. He will
build any wheel carriage, from Wheel-bar-
row to Post-coach. a
N. B. All orders thankfully received, and
promptly attended to.
T. Il. WOODRUFF.
JMaumee City, March 25, 1887. l
ISAAC STETSON, Attorney and Coaa-
sellor at Laao, will give punctual attend
ance to the duties of his profession in Wood
county; and will also attend to the Courts in
the counties of Lucas, Williams, Henry, and
Sandusky. Office in Law Buildings, No. !,
Perrysburg, Ohio.
march 25
N - ENRV 7REED ATToR NEy and Co,JN-
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

Maumee city, April %, 1887.
N. B. The subscriber will continue the bu-
sness of TAILORING, in the first building
east of the post office, and no pains will be
spared to suit and accommodate his customers
on short notice and reasonable terms. And
while rendering his thanks to the public and
his friends for the liberal encouragement re-
ceited from them, he hopes for continuance
of their patronage.
Cutting done on short notice, and warranted
to fit if properly made up.
G. S. CASE.
april % s6w4
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

TNVHE Steamboat MONROE, burthen $40
n tons, Capt HoMANs, on the opening of
navigation, will run in the following order
Leave Buffalo every Wednesday morning,
for Detroit. Leave Detroit every Saturday
morning for .Maumee city.
Leaves Maumee city every Saturday, at 6
o'clock, p. M. precisely, for Buffalo, touching
at Perrysburg and Toledo.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
FORSYTH g. HAZARD.
.Maumee city, march 25, 1887
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ArEW STORE AND NEW GOODS

NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS
Iv The subscribers have formed copart.
nership in the mercantile business, under the
firm of JONES & TUCKER, at Wateryille,
six miles from the foot of the Maumee Rapids.
They have on hand heavy stock OF Goods,
which will be sold cheap for cash, or exchang
ed for most kinds of country produce. they
feel perfectly warranted in recommending
their stock to the inspection of the publics
.-.,. ., ..s. A. P. JONES,
G. L. TUKER.
Waterville, march 80, 1887.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

KNOR sale, SO bbls Whiskey, cheap for
cash, or on short credit, by
FORSYTH &c HAZARD
Maumee City, May, 25, 1887. stf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

EE ENRY REED, ArroRNEy and CouN-
H@ sELIoR AT LAW, PRosEcUTING ATToR-
NEy and NOTARY PUBLrc, will give prompt at
tention to the duties of his profession, and es-
peciaIly to the business Of CoNvEyANcINa, in
all its branches.
Perrysburg, march 25.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

I'D HASTINGS has for sale at his estab-
MDe lishment, in Miami city, a well select
ed assortment Of GRocnRIEs and PRoyIsIoNs,
which he offers to the public at low prices, for
prompt pay. march 52
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

NISSOLUTION.---The co-partnership
heretofore existing between the sub
scribers under the firm of G.. s. and d. CASE,
is this day dissolved by mutual agreement.
All persons holding unsettled accounts with
them, are requested to call and settle the same
without delay, with G. s. Case, who is au-
thorized to settle and discharge the same.
G.. s. CASE,
DANIEL CASE.
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.Maumee city, April 8, 1887. 2tf

NDOsT OFFICE EOTICE.-The Maui
III NEE City Post Office is open for the de-
livery of letters fsSm 8 A. M. to 8 P. M, except
Sundays, on which day it will be opened from
9 to 10 A. NJ, and from to 2 O'Clock, p. NJ.
Eastern and Northern Mails arrive and de-
part every day; and the Western mail, for the
present, arrives on Tuesdays and departs on
Wednesdays.
april 8 Chs. G. P. HUNT, p. M.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

WKTILLARD ". WAY, Attorney and
Wv Counsellor at Laio, Perrysburg, Ohio.
Perrysburg, April %. A
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

MJMAUMEE CITY BAKERY. The sub
lyI scriber respectfully informs his friends
and customers that he continues the BAKING
BUSINESS at his stand in Maumee city, few
rods north of the Presbyterian church, where
he will be able at all times to supply them with
Fresh Bread, Crackers, various kinds Of
Cakes, Rusks, &C., &c. at reasonable prices,
and of a superior quality.
Crackers by the barrel or less quantity, can
always be had.
april 10 JOHN CHOLLET
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-06-10

WMORTAGE COUNTY MUTUAL IN
SURANCE COMPANY.-The sub
scriber having been duly appointed Agent for
the above Company for Maumee City, Per-
rysburg, and vicinity, will soon be ready to
receive applications, for the Insurance of pro-
rperty against the loss or damage by fire.
CAPITAL ssOO,OOO.
n.y. Office at his residence, Maumee City.
WIN. KINGSBURY.
march 90 I
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.Maumee City, March 25, 1887.

ISAAC STETSON, Attorney and Coaa-
sellor at Laao, will give punctual attend
ance to the duties of his profession in Wood
county; and will also attend to the Courts in
the counties of Lucas, Williams, Henry, and
Sandusky. Office in Law Buildings, No. !,
Perrysburg, Ohio.
march 25 l
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a NTI-FEBRIS-A certain cure for the
"A Fever and Ague, for sale by
april 8 j, FJREY g. co.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-12-30

Old Letters.-What world Of thoughts
and feelings arise in persuing old letters!
What lessons do we read in the silliest of
them, and in others what beatty, what
charms, what magical illusion wraps the
senses in brief enchantment But it is
brief indeed. Absence, estrangements
death, the three great enemies of moral
ties, start up to break the spell. The let.
ters of those who are dead, how wonder:
ful. We seem to live and breathe in their
society. The writer's once, perhaps, liz
we'd with us in the communion of friend
ship, in the flames of passion, in the whirld
Of pleasures; in the same career, in short, of
earthly joys, earthly follies, and earthly
infrmities. We seem again to retrace
those paths together but are suddenly ara
rested by the knowledge that there lies
vast gulf between US and them. The hands
which traced those characters are moulder.
ing in the tombs, eaten by worms, or alrea-
dy turned to dust.
Letters from those we once loved, whs
perhaps are still living, but no longer living
for us; it may be we grew tired of them;
or the separation may have arisen from
mutual imperlections in character. Still
the letters recall times and seasons when
it was otherwise, and we look upon onr-
selves out of. ourselves, as it were, with
much melancholy interest That identity
of the person, and that estrangement of the
spirit, who can paint it!
There is still a third class Of old letters
on which the heart delights to expatiate;
those of the still living, but the absent
Oh! what do they now afford of delight
They have the whole witchery of beauty,
love, and truth in them, without one speck
or flaw to lower the tone ofthat enchantment
they contain.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-12-30
NEWSPAPERS.

The Hon. Judge Longstreet says
"small is the sum required to patronize
newspaper, and amply is the patron remu.
nerated. care not how humble and un.
pretending is the Gazette he takes. 1t is
next TO impossible to gil sheet fifty two
times ayear without having something that
is worth the subscription price. a.
Every parent whose son is off from him
at school, should be supplied with news.
paper. | well remember what a marked
difference there was between those of my
schoolmates who had, and those who had
not access to newspapers. Other things
equal, the first was always decidedly sue
periort to the last, in debate and composition
at least The reason is plain; they had
command of more facts. A newspaper is
history of current events as well as copi-
Gus and interesting miscellany, which
youth will persue with delight when they
will read nothing else."
ga father of an interesting family, near
Detroit, not long since, stopped the only
newspaper which he had ever allowed him.
self or family, and solely on the ground
that he could not afford the expense. This
man chews up fourteen dollars and sixty
cents worth of tobacco every year.-Cov'
EUeretrS address.
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UMBIA COUNTY, PA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1881.

rying along with large supply of custards.
|, of course, jumped up too, Heightened,
as may well be supposed, almost to death,
and attempted to explain matters but
scarcely had I opened my mouth for the
purpose, when was hoored by tremen-
dous blow from the wounded limb, directly
in my face. No sooner had the avenger
knocked me down, than he unsheathed a
huge glittering Bowie knife, and advanced
to annihilate me altogether. Words cannot
portray the horror of my emotions. had
seen the fellow carve pig few moments
before, and had myself admired his dexter
ity in the proceeding.
The company, however, interfered be-
tween the Mississipian and my destruction.
My friends made known the imperfection
of my vision, and the man of the far west
became satisfied. | was bourn TO bed near.
ly senseless, and have not yet recovered
from the effects of that adventure, although
my physician is one of the most learned
and efficient in the city. He is an English
man; and when related to him the occur
renee, he shook his head, saying:
Terrible chaps, these fellows from Mis-
sissippi; 'orrible beings Wonder he did'n
cut your ed off, haltogether = B.
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OF all the evils to which mankind are
subject there is none more pitablc in its
victim than an ordinary limitation of vision.
!, alas am one of those unfortunate individ-
uals, whose nose is doomed TO be spectacle
bcstrid' during my mortal existence, and
who can discern no object, unless it he thrust
into my very face. This, itmay readily be
imagined, is at all times disagreeable, but
particularly so when the article in question
is obnoxious to the senses. o ye bipeds of
oculars unimpaired I've all-seeing gentry!
little do we know the thousand evils that
daily accumulate upon our devoted heads,
and sometimes shoulders Little do we
ken the numerous fauT pas that we of the
limited vision are almost constantly pushed
into, to the imminent jeopardy of our moral
and physical sense, as men of feeling.
My mislortunes commenced from infancy
Yea from my veriest infancy-and have
continued up to this day. with frequency
My mother has often told me, that when
baby, would make a dozen Intellectual at
tempts to gain her breast and my first cs-
says in the art of walking, have been mem
orialized, by multiplicity of scars, occa
stoned by violent contact with chairs, tables,
and other articles of domestic usefulness.
AS boy, Twas still more deserving of COM
miseration. In fact, my misfortunes SEEM
ed to accumulate with my growth. The
delicacies of the dinner table were invaria-
bly, appropriated by my brothers and sisters,
before could be made conscious of their
presence; and if failed to examine closely
every particle upon the prongs of my fork,
or in the concave of my spoon, might in
advertently swallow red pepper for sau-
sage, or mastcate quantity of horse-rad-
ish for as much sugar or Sage cheese. My
good old aunt, plying my situation, resolv-
ed to better it, and for this purpose purcha-
sed me pair of spectaeles, the first had
worn. For a time / got on very well, in
the way of eating comfortable dinners ; but
this fortune was too good to last long. My
affactionate brethren and sisters cOntrived
to abstract my glasses. In vain replaced
them. They were continually stolen and
was every day compelled to partake o.
what they in the fulness of their stomachs
thought proper to leave me.
In due season, was ushered into the so
lar system of society; butt had not revolv
4, ed a month upon my own axis, among thu
planets snd satellites of the beau cell, before
they all complained that passed them il
my dirunal transits without smile or bow
of recognition, and unanimously concluded
to eject me from their sphere. deprecated
their dIspleasure, acknowledged the imper
fecton of my vision, and was again ad
mitted into their circles. now resolved
to speak to every one passed and then
thought |, in the fondness of imagination
there will be no mistake!' / put my reso
luton at once in practice, and for Will
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-12-30
OUR COUNTRY m1ssr.

The following elegant article is from the
chaste and glowing imagination of Doct.
T. N. Caulkins, editor of the Coldwater
Observ.
What will this Union be fifty years from
this day3 The cloud by day, the pillar of
fire by night, for the world to follow in
their march of civilization and refinement!
The dawn of 1887 will dawn upon this ma
ton doubled in extent, with Michigan and
Iowa as the centre of civilization, and the
unbcgotten States of Oregon. Macedon,
Columbia, and Paciicus, stretching along the
ocean, called the Pacific states, with anoth-
er tier of the sisterhood lying along the
Rocky Mountains, known by the name Of
the middle or mountain States, What
now are known as the western, will then
receive the appellation ofthe eastern States,
while the western will be those bordering
on the Pacific ocean. Fifty millions of
freemen will look upon the light of that
morn, and glory in the name, yielded by
France, of the " Great Nation" Splen-
id cities will then exist where now the
Indian, the lord of the dark forest around
him lies down upon his copper face, drea-
ming Of the happy hunting grounds of his
fathers, with whom must soon dwell the
whole human race. On that day mere
handful will be found lingering on the bof-
ders of the great deep that must at length
engulph them. Where will then be the
capitol of Michiean!-In some inland city,
near her centre, will its columns rise in
magnifcence and splendor. Branches OF
the University of Michigan will then be
hourishing and imparting their cheering in
Auence in every county throughout the
State. Each county will have its temple
of liberty, whose altar is the printing press,
and each town Its temple of worship and
its numerous schools, the nurseries of free
dom, instructed by well taught teachers, al
fifty dollars a month. Then perhaps the
|
cook on board steamboat-a happy epoch
in the march of human improvement.
Where then will be the capital of this u
Mon! Possibly in the Valley OF the Missis-
sippi-St. Louis may be the favored spot,
or even the unbroken wilderness still far
ther west. And where, alas, will then be
the present citizens of our great Republic!
Then will
"Each in his narrow cell forever laid,
The rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep"
The present dwellers of the earth will
then have ceased their bustle-but little
space will be held by them, and new
race of men-our children and our chill
dren's children-will then manage the ma
chinery of the world.
The above is the language of prophecy,
but that of rational deduction from knowl
edge of the past and present. Even the
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A NAME IN THE SAND.

BY MISS GOULD. H....
Alone walked the ocean strand,
A pcarly shell was in my hand;
stopped and wrote upon the sand
My name, the year, the day.
AS onward from the spot passed,
One lingering look behind / cast;
a wave came rolling high and fast,
And washed my lines away.
And so methought, twill shortly he
With every mark on earth from me
a wave of dark obliyion's sea
Will sweep across the place
Where have trod the sandy shore
OF time and been to be no more;
Ofme, my name the name bore,
To leave no track nor trace.
And yet, with Him who counts the sands,
And holds the waters in his hands,
| know lasting record stands
Inscribed against my name,
OF all this mortal part has wrought
OF all this thinking soul has thought,
And from these fleeing MON ants caught,
For glory, or for shame.
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AN INsoLvENT.-A Peruvian, who was
deeply involved in debt, was walking the
streets with very melancholy air; one of
his acquaintance asked him why he was 50
sorrowful Alas said he, / am in a stats
of insolvency! Well, said his friend, II
that is the case, it is not you, but your cred
itors, who ought to wear a woful cduAtS4
nance.
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boldest flights of the imagination, fifty
years ago, could scarcely have been equal
to the reality at the present hour. And
may Heaven permit us to continue our glo-
rious career till all the nations of the cath
become even as we are.
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An Irishman who recently WeHt out sabs
bit shooting, observing a jackaOs peepins
over hedge Immediately leveled his piese.
sxclaiming. Och by the powers. thst naua
bS the father Of all rabbits
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EgELa BlALP LAla zE0L2ls.-o
From the Knickcrbocker Magazine.
THE BLUNDERER.

Being few passages inthe life of short-sighod man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-02-14

"ALAs THE POOR INDIAN" From the Ar
kannas Gazette it appears that there arc about
$4,000 Creek Indians on their way west, and it
is said that the contractors, who are removing
them for government, are guilty Of excessive
cruelty. Most of the Indians are either max ed
or in a suffering condition, and yet they arc
hurried on over frozen ground regardless ofcon-
sequences. Not few have died OF privaton
and the charitable are called upon 10 contrib
ute for their necessities. Having left their
homes before the stipulated time, many had
sold their lands at great sacrifice.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-02-14

saplings into three cornered huts, and call
that residence, and SOW a handful of
peppers or tomatoes, and call that a culture
of the soil: and SO claim the public domain
as "actual settlers" As well might the
thief be called worthy and useful, who
should point TO his plumber, and claim TO be
applauded on the ground of the great risk
he had incurred in breaking into your house
and obtaining it, &c. &c. 1t was in this
style that he described that worthy class
Of citizens" with whom Mr.. Walker has
so often taken pride in identifying himself.
IN. Y. Star.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-02-14
AT ono establishment in Cincinnati, tho
can slaughter and dress s00G hog per day

hHEeDoTE. A man living not moro 'i-
ten miles from the capitol, generally know
by the name Of Uncle H., by tho rtudcnc
and care Of Aunt H., had raised up vel
large and fine LOT Of poultry hot after Il
chickens had acquired very good sfowtl M
were fit 10 exchange the roost for the toh'c,
the great surprise Of Uncle ard Aunt ~, thd
began 10 disappear, sometimes one az a tiu
and sometimes more, un.i thcy were az ro1
but a single one. About this time Aun'
called on rcighbor TO spend an hou, Of
she had not been long at the neig hbor's b Z,
lad opened tho door and flung into the no
fine chicken, exclaiming there, mother,
the last Of Uncle Zock's hens !"-[Com.