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We learn that the Legislature of New Jer-
sey' at the recent session, passed law, by
majority, oil both Houses, giving to persons of
Color, who are claimed as fugitive slaves, The
right Of trial by Jury. W.
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in the Paint line for sale BY
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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
TWenty-Eifth Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SECOND SESSION.
WEDNESDAY Dec. 6, 1887.


FLORIDA WAR.-The following reso-
luton, submitted by mr.. Underwood, on
monday last, was then taken up:
Resolved, That the Secretary of War
be directed to lay before Congress CO.
pies Of all orders and Instructions given
to the commander in chief of the forces
in Florida, authorising him to raise troops
or to call into service any portion of the
militia, or to accept the services of vol
unteers, for the purpose Of suppressing
Indian hostilities; and that said Secrcta-
rv report what measures, if any, have
been adopted to enlist and procure the
services of other Indian warriors to fight
against the Seminoles, the number of In
dians SO enlisted or taken into service of
the United States, the tribes to which
they respectively belong, the length of
time they have been engaged to serve,
and the amount of pay promised them {;
and that said Secretary also report the
number of troops of all classes engaged
and enlisted into service for the purpose
of prosecuting the war in Florida at the
present time.
Mr.. Briggs offered the following
amendment which mr.. Underwood ac-
cepted as modification. "The amount
of money expended, and the whole num-
Der of troops employed since the COM
mencement of the war.
The esolution. so modified, was then
agreed to mem dis.
THE EXPLORING ExPEDTTIoN.-Mr.
G. Johnson submitted the following:
Resolved, That the Preidcnt of the
United States communicate 10 this
House the causes which have delayedthe
sailing of the South Sea Surveying and
exploring Expedition; and also to cause
to be laid before Congress all the docu-
mcnts and correspondence within the
control of the Navy Department, calcu-
lated TO inform this House of the true
causes OF the delay.
Which under the rule lies over one
day.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
Correspondence ofthe Baltimore Patriot.
WASHINGTON. Dec. s, 1897.

In Washington, Friday, and Satur-
day are parexcellence. the visiting days.
especially during the first month Of the
session. President Van Buren had sort
Of levee, so numerous are his visits from
ono o'clock 10 four. He's thinner and
paler than when ! saw him last /; but
cheerful, animated and cordial in his
manners as usual
OF the Vice President little notice is
taken. Few take so much trouble to
assure him that they are aware Of his
existance, as TO paw their respects in
person. Most of his yisiters send their
cards 10 his house when they know he
is at the Senate.
The gallant Colonelhad his bust tinker
while he was in N. Y. There isa gooc
story aboutit. mr.. Granger called or
the Vice President shortly after the ar
tist had left him. Johnson told his com.
petitor that his bust was to be taken ant
that his head had just emerged from
the cursed material employed. It has
played the devil with nv eyes though,
said the Colonel. 81 opened them toe
soon. Well, Colonel.' replied mr.. G
n believe you are the Jfrst man Of your
party that has opened Ills eyes too soon!
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

1t is absolutely impossible for us, with a
paper limited in size, and in which summa-
ry of all the news is expected, to devote
sufficient space to Legislative matters, as to
present complete view of all the doings of
that body. The Legislative reports occupy
large portion of the columns of the large
Columbus papers, which are published semi
weekly. We have endeavored to give our
readers short summary of the principal mat
ters which have come up, as well as of those
of local interest to ourselves in this section ;
but the doings of the Legislature can only be
seen through the extensive and excellent re-
ports of the papers at the seat of Govern
ment.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

AT a meeting of the friends of HENRY
CLAY, convened at the &C Jefferson House,"
in Maumee, on Friday evening, the 18th inst.
pursuant to call numerously signed, DR.. H.
CoNANT was called to the chair, and JAMES
HOWE appointed Secretary.
On motion of DR.. Oscar WHITE, it was
resolved that committee of four be appoint
ed to draft an address and resolutions, to be
reported at subsequent meeting to be held
at the Washington House" !" when on mo-
ton, the chair appointed Oscar White, H. l..
Hosmcr, and J. w. Scott said committee.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at
the Washington House," on Saturday eve-
ming, the Both of December inst. at o'clock,
P. NJ. .iH11 BN
@ II. CONANT, Chairman.
JAMES HOWE, Sec'y.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

not see but they are as safe as any insti-
tutions of the kind, and more so than
some which have more favor with the
public. We doubt not but that the Bank
Of Gibraltar under its present control, or
under the control with which it will
come into being will be an institution
well worthy of the. confidence of the
public, as tits designed for their benefit.
Pun. Doc.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
For Tie Maumee Erpress.

Mr.. EDITOR Permit me to recon-
mend to your readers in this city, the
immediate formation OF Lyceum, as a
means of affording themselves, both, a
musement and instruction. | am author
lied to state that spacious room in a
central situation, provided with seats,
and stove can be obtained for this pur-
pose. The expense of fuel and lights by
a small contribution from those interest
ed, can be easily incurred. An initia-
ton fee of one or two dollars in addition
will enable the society, soon to purchase
agood library, the expense OF which can
be repaid by giving it circulating char
acter under yearly regulations.
AS an inducement TO the organization
of such an institution, have to state that
the Pennsylvania State Lyceum has ad-
vertised, that to any State. County or
Town Lyceum in the United States
which will make itself auxiliary to that,
shall be awarded a handsome cabinet of
minerals. Several institutions formed
on that principle have received the re-
ward.
The towns around US mindful Of the
Importance of these institutions, are each
supplied. Shall it be said of Maumee,
ever foremostin matters Of Improvement,
that it in particular,she is behind the spi-
rit of the times? Certainly there is no lack
of material. Every thing yet kommen-
ced by us has succeeded. Our citizens,
with a liberalty seldom experienced,
subscribed sum sufficient to procure
musical instruments fora band, and to
an institution equal in all, and superior
in many respects to this, doubtless one
and all will quickly respond to every ex-
ertion on the part Of our younger citi-
zens. A little energy only is wanting.
Let the young men put shoulder to the
wheel, and the thing will go. Call a
meeting, adopt a constitution, make the
elder citizens honorary members, and
many long and tedious winter evening
can be pleasantly and proitably spent.
PUBLIUS
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
Correspondence of the Baltimore Chronicle.
WASHINGTON Dec. 7, 1887.

WASHINGTON Dec. 7, 1887.
There has been nothing done very
interesting in either branch of Congress
to day. But snch as there was, here is.
The House adopted mr.. Cost John
sons resolution of enquiring as to the
delay of the South Sea Exploring Ex-
pedilon. do not believe old Mahlon
will tell more than he sees fit, however,
and that will be precious little. Who
cares, nowadays, for resolutions of in
quiry i" We won't answer !" say the
contumacious officials, and if you don't
Ike that answer impeach us !" By all
accounts Dickerson has kept this expe-
dition back. to crafty his own private
piques. He has been an old opponent
of the scheme.
The Speaker was ordered to appoint
committees at the next meeling of the
House.
Some other unimportant and inciden-
tai business was transacted, and then
the House adjourned until Monday next.
The Senate chose Mr.. Slcer Chap
lain. He had been invited to officiate,
without the usual eletion, by Mr.. John
son the Vice President, who apologised
for such breach Of usage and rule.
Obadiah Brown had one vote.
Bills were introduced by several gen
tlemen, for different purposes. Among
the rest bill granting pre-emption to
actual settlers on the public domains !:
(he Squatter's act, of which you have
heardinpast sessions y bill graduating
the price of public lands &c. &c.
On motion of mr.. Clay the Senate ad-
journed over till Monday next, after a
short session, ION motion of mr.. Hub
bard) on Executive matters.
SRENOGRAPHIcUs.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
For the Waumee .Erpress.

FRIEND REED 1T was with feelings
ofthe deepest regret that | noticed in your
paper few weeks since, an article cast
ing reflections of an unpleasant nature
upon one Of the old Pioneers of the Mau-
NEE Valley. The liberty Of the press,
we are all aware is one of the greatest
blessings that we, as nation, have ha d
bestowed upon US, but when that liberty
is made subservient to personal attacks
upon individual character, the boas.ed
liberty that we now claim for this great
engine of human intellect loses its name,
and instead of being rendered a blessing,
becomes curse upon community. 1t is
wellknown by the public generally whom
the writer had in view, when he penned
the abusive article to which | refer, and
Sir, from the personal acquaintance that
it has been my good fortune to form with
you, would not for a moment have you
suppose that it is my intention to charge
you with the authorship of so contempt
ible communication; tut, think your
usual good judgemnt was thrown aside
when you allowed this effusion place
In your paper. 1t is too often the case,
and the fact is much to be lamcntcd that
an individual is often times subjected to
slanderous reports, which are highly in
furious to his character, if his business is
of such nature as torequirc his absence
from home for few days, and such was
the factin the instance above referred to-
tits well known that Mr.. Nearing had
business at Chicago, and the report was
instantly set afloat that he had fled the
country, that he had taken a large sum
Of money with him, and that it was his
intention to defraud bis creditors out Of
their honest demands. But those who
were acquainted with the character of
Mr.. Nearing gave these reports all the
credit they were entitled to, lie they be-
lieved them false and without the least
shadow Of foundation, and it is gratifying
for them to behold the old Colossus
whose mighty arm has been so instru-
mentalin levelling our forests. and turn
ing them into cultivated fields, again
treading our halls as unconcerned as
though nothing had happened. Mr..
Nearing was one Of the first settlers Of
our country, and he has at all times sus-
tanned reputation for integrity, that
belongs to none but an honest man, and
the individual who would consent to de-
mean himself so low ais 10 intrudc upon
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

THE ELECTION IN Observation-Disclosures
". b. is elected Governor, but his vote is
less than that Of his two Whig competitors.
The two Wing candidates for Congress are
elected not only by a large majority, but by a
large majority of the votes in the whole state.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

l'he cry is still they come" Our
neighbors Of Perrysburg on Thursday
last, forwarded to the city Of Gibraltar
$4,000 in specie, being their propor-
ton Of $4,000 for the purpose Of put
ting in operation another Paper Mill.
What will our friends Of the Miami Of
the Lake under this view Of the case,
say Of shin plastersl Seriously if these
safetyIinnd Banks are all founded upon
as good i basis as represented, we do
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

States 70 ctntinue the measures hereto
fore taken, 10 prepare themselves for the
return Of specie payments, within the
shortest practicable period after the next
meeting ofthe Convention.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
1t is said that Captain Maryatt is among
the loyalist volunteers in Canada. Z q

The Indians in the British provinces have
been informed officially, that they have lost
their great Father, (William the fourth) and
have gained great Mother in his place =
What wonderful squaw must the poor In
dian think the little Queen to be.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

The Board of assistant aldermen in New
York, have resolved to present plate Of the
value Of one thousand dollars to Lieutenant
Commit Gedney, who has discovered new
channelinto the I1arbor Of New York. 4
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

tits stated that forty arrests for high trea-
s6ri hare occurred in Lower Canada.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30


The GovERNoR's MEssAGE.-Them message
of the executive head of our State Govern
ment, is well worthy of the talents and pa
triotsm of the distinguished author. Its clear
and enlightened views of our true policy, the
sound sense which shines out in every line,
and the entire absense of all justification,
combine to make it one Of the most valuable
documents we have seen. The ease with
which the Governor brushes away the clouds
that have enveloped our financial matters is
evidence of sound head and potent arm.
The intimate knowledge which he exhibits
of our internal improvements, shows that in
him we have an ever watchful guardian over
the interests oc the favorite policy Of the
West. The views of the Governor in relation
to the public lands, are somewhat novel; but
they are supported by weight of evidence
and authority which cannot be disputed. On
the whole, we cannot too strongly recommend
the perusal Of the message to every one who
desires true knowledge Of our present situa-
ton, or who. would wish to appreciate truly
the high hopes which Ohio cherishes for fu-
ture prosperity hopes based upon the nature
Of her local situation, the justness Of her State
policy, the fertility Of her soil as well as up-
on the intelligence of her people, and the
soundess of her government.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
For the Journal and Register.
FINANCES OF OHIO.
JAMES HOWE, Sec'y.

From the barren surface Of twenty
one closely printed pages, signed "John
A. Bryan, Auditor of State" and pur-
porting to exhibit a statement OF the
condition of the finances Of Ohio, we
are enabled to CLEAN but few items of
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30
MAUNTEE EXPRESS.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1887.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1887.
THE MAUMEE vND WESTERN. RESERVE
RoAp.--There was once time when the value
of good roads seemed to be well understood.
When Ohio was under territorial form OF
government, Congress seemed anxious to pro-
vide for the means of communication from
one part of our territory to another, as if al
ready convinced of the future wealth and i'm
portance of this, then new and unsettled coun-
try. The necessity of good road around
Lake Erie, seemed worthy of especial atten-
ton, and accordingly Gen. Wayne, u s.
commissioner, was authorized to negotiate
treaty with the Indians then in possession OF
this country, by which grant Of land, sutfi-
cient to defray the expense of constructing a
road from the foot of the rapids fthe Maumee,
to the western Reserve, was secured to the
Government. When Ohio became q state,
this land was transferred to her, and the road
was constructed under the auspices of the
State, and soon became the great avenue
of travel between the east and northweste IN
part of Ohio, the whole northern parts of In
diana and Illinois, and the whole of Michigan.
The great western mail is carried upon it, and
the whole of that immense business travel
which circulates between the east and the
far west, has no other direct channel. This
road has now become runous. For months
in every year it cannot be Travelled at all, or
with the utmost difficulty. The mails are Of
ten from three to seven days in surmounting
distance of thirty miles, and much of the ira
vel which would otherwise take that route,
has been drawn off to other and less direct
thoroughfares. The route from Buffalo to De-
troit, through Canada, has been used by ira
velers for several years, in preference to the
road under consideration, but the increasing
troubles in the Canadas seem to threaten to
cut off that communication, in consequence OF
which an additional amount Of travel will be
brought through road already destroyed by
continual use through the fall, winter and
spring months. There is not single road or
canal in the state of the same length, of more
Importance to the people of large portion of
Ohio, than the Maumee and Western Re
serve road, and it is impossible that there
should be piece of road in Ohio, or any
where else, in worse condition. 1t is not u
road, though it does sometimes bear
faint resemblance to one-nor is 1t canal
though from its appearance it might occa.
sonally be taken for water communication.
1t is n formidable, fearful mixture of mud
and water, lying in a position where the in
terests of the people of this section most i'm
periously demand there should be good
road, passable at all seasons of the year, and
most especially during that part when we are
deprived of the navigation of the lake, and
of all means of communication with the east,
except through the medium of the Black
Swamp Road.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

The PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-Never was
a Message of the President of the United
States less looked after-never less read
The truth is, the people had learned to be-
lieve the Globe, and of course knew what
was coming before it reached them. The IL
nancial doctrines of the message are those of
the former one, at the special session, and the
usual quantity of sophistry is used to explain a
way demonstrations of popular opinion adverse
to the opinions of the executive. The adop-
tion of the recommendations of the President,
in relation to the public lands, would undoubt-
edy have a beneficial effect upon the
new States, while at the same time 1t would
increase the number of Office holders, the
tenure of whose appointment would be the
will of the President. The other matters
are very well, displaying little for either praise
or censure. The words My predecessor,
my immediate predecessor, occur rather too
often in the message, and display q lingering
desire to travel in the footsteps"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-30

interest TO the reader.
The total amount of
revenue received
during the year
ending on the 18th
Nov. 1887, inclu-
ding $32,346 81
remaining in the
Treasury, Nov.
Is. 1887, is stated
at
General disburse-
ments during the
same time,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-08-04
sale Of Town Lots.

AIN the l9h DAY Of August next, the
W Commissioners of The rosn " Char.
lo.te val proceed to sell number u Town
lots. at tho Courthouse IN Charlotte, at the
hour Of o'clock, on a eredl: OF sixty days.
Bond and security gwen Cor tho purchase
money. ANY Persons wishing 10 know tho
particular lots, can do so hy applying 10 tho
Chairmau OF the Board Of Commission, 70.
JAS r. AsBugY. Chauaaa
J.l, &c, 1857 80
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-08-04
NOTICE.

an Saturday the 9th of Angus, next at
W The house Of John MIsee, will sell
the following property, conveyed to me BY
said Mlllwee in d Deed Of Trust, for purPo'
ses therein expressed, VIZ:
Three Head Of Horses,
Three Nev Saddles,
Sir Head Of Cattle,
Tpeaty four head of Hogs,
Hheot and Oats, and all his
Household aud Kitchen Furniture.
T.R. HUGHES. Trustee.
july s. 1887. f57
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-08-04
FI.r n, Cint.aaai. 0asals

THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DINNER.
In that excellent little work THRrE Ex.
pERIMrSrs OF LIVING" the author has EN-.
bodied an extract of letter from Judge
Wingate, giving an account Of the first Pre-.
sidenlial Dinner. This. It will be remem.
bsred, was in 1889, no, quite half a century
hypone. II is worth while to compare the
fashion Of that day with the fashions pow pre-.
ysent, at democratic Presidential Dinner.
81 was a member of Congress when Pre-.
sident Washington was inaugurated in his
office, and at the first public dinner he gave.
The President, the Wee President, the for.
eizn ministers, the heads of department Of
Government, the Speaker of the House Of
Representatives, and the Senators from New
Hampshire, and the Senators from Georgia
- being the two States from the northern
and southern extremitIes of the Union
made the company at the table. II vas the
least SNOWY dinner that | ever saw al the
Presidents table. and the company was mol
large. Tho President made hts whole din
ner on boiled leg Of mutton. IL was his
usual practice to eat Of but one dish. A:
there vas no chaplain present, the President
himself SAID very shor, grace as ne was SIT
ting down. After the dinner aud desert
were finished, one glass Of wine was passed
round the table. aud no toast. The Presl
dent arsse. and all the company of course
and retired to the drawing room, from whci
the guests departed, as every one chose
without ceremony"
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pA1lPl1?2o

FHsllE subscriber respectfully inform. The
M public that he Will carry on the above
business IN all It's branches, VIZ
ilaia and Ornamental House Painting.
Sign and Flag Do
lie intends keeping suiiicien, number Of
hands To accommodate all who wish work
10 his line, and ensure satisfaction and dc.
spaich.
All orders from the country will be pune
tuaily attended to.
II. d. ". ALEXANDER
July &c, 1887 al
y Is. will b. sbscni unit September
next, from which time intend to commence
business.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-08-04
NOTICE.

My tract Of land, lying within one mile
Of the town, containing 230 acres, about
sixty or seventy of which IS in cultivation
of good quality, with quantity of first rate
bottom and upland 10 clear, well watered
and numbered, situated and lying on the two
Sugar Creeks, at the head of the mill dam,
most commonly known by the name OF BIS
sells dam. deem 1t unnecessary 10 give
a further description Of the property, as
persons wishing to purchase can call on
me md view the property. viii sell low
for cash, or will give long cfedi, OF nn.
nual ins,aments 10 sui: the purchaser, II the
paymen;s are made perfectly secure.
SAM. MeCoMB
CAaTs.is, july 70. 1897. 5Gif