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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

We understand that the Irish laborers on
the Canal are taking measures for the forma-
ton of society for the purpose of raising
funds forthe support and medical attendance
of those among them who shall be taken sick,
and for the intcrment Of the dead. tbs a no.
Bile and praiseworthy undertaking, and if pro-
perly carried into effect, will be the cause OF
doing much good, both to those who are redu-
ced to sickness, and to those who are thus in
duced to give a portion of their pittance to
assist the poor, and raise up the broken down.
Itis blessedto receive, butfar more blessed to
give. &l5
\ Thereis also to be established among the
same cIass, a society for the cultivation of a
reforuiin morals, an enterprise equally praise
worthy and beneficial. y.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19
ANOTHER FACT FOR CoNrRAcroRs.-

ANOTHER FACT FOR CONTRACTORS
The men employed on the Canal by one
of The contractors struck few evenings
since because they were not allowed the
use of liquor. They urged as reason
for their refusal, longer to work, on this
account, that the employers on the sec
tons, on either side of them furnished
their hands with this article. If all
would refuse to supply liquor, these diff
culties would not happen. We are
pleased to state that the contractor alIu-
ded to, settled with his hands, and let
them go. ., ran'.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The Schooner I" Western Trader"
was capsized, in gale, off the mouth Of
Black River, on the nightof the sth inst.
The Captain and hands were taken off,
by the Steamboat Commodore Perry,
and landed at Huron.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The Hon. ?. G. Goode, the represen-
tative in Congress from this district
passed through this place on Tuesday
last, on his way TO Washington, TO attend
the extra Session.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The heroic deeds Of the chivalrous
Governor Mason duringthc war between
Ohio and Michigan, are becoming a fruit
ful source Of remark in the latter State.
There are a great many funny things
which might be said upon that affair, and
we know Of nothing that could furnish SO
fruitful theme tor the sketches of an
Irving or the carricatures Of a Cruik
shank. s1
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

We understand that the large steam
mill recently erected at Marengo, is in
operation, and that the lumber is used in
the upbuilding the town as fast as saw
cd. Great improvements are 10 be made
in this place another season.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

Counterfeit English Shillings are said
to be in circulation in this neighborhood,
in considerable quantities.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

We would recommend 10 our citizens,
the immediate organization Of fire
company, as an object worthy of their
serious consideration. As yet, we un-
derstand, the necessary apparatus, OF
buckets, hooks and ladders, is not pro-
cured. Let this be done by liberal SUBJ
scripiion, a company formed, and our
contiguity to the river is, and to the ca
nal when completed will be such, as to
almost supercede the necessity Of an en-
gine, in the very worst extremity.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

We are pleased to learn that labor is
soon 10 be recommencen on the large
brick hotel, and that large amount Of
funds has been pledged BY the company,
to be expended in and about it. This
stupendous edifce in point of size, loca-
tion, and architectural display is an
ornament to the western country of
which it may well be proud. The bank
in front fit, as far down as the Key
Tract, SO called, has been donated to the
city, upon certain conditions, specifying
the manner in which it shall be improv-
cd for public park. This will add
mucht to the beauty of the already beau
liful scenery.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

Mr.. Whites music school. Monday
evening at The ware house.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

The Presbyterians have published q
new form Of fmatrimony. ltapproaches
that Of the English church, and the ring
is preserved. " 4 Y
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19
IMPROVING THE sTocK.-The great

IMPROVING THE sToCK.-The great
Rhinoceros, belonging to the travelling
caravan Of animals, recently nullified,
and withdrew from the union. He was
at the last accounts wandering about
the low grounds of Ohio, making merry
with the good things ofthe west, plen-
ty Of water and a profnsion of green
corn-what more could he desire--llis
horn is exa lied, but ifhe does not give
up before winter. he will stand chance
Of tasting a climate such as he did not
find in the south of Asia, a season not TO
be spent in mud -puddles and corn fields.
There is such, a thing as having too
much liberty. s. Gaz, s,., ,.,f
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

We extract from the Miami Of the
Lake an amusing sketch,entitled "Swam-
ponia,' which iswell worth reading, by
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

SHIpwREcK.-W We were informed yes
terday, by the passengers on board the
Bunkerhill Hill, that on Wednesday last,
when above Mackinaw, in Lake Michi-
gan; they discovered wreck, and found
it to be the brig North Carolina, which
had evidently been capsized in sudden
squalI, the canvass being all set, but ,.,en
floating, muchtorn, her stern being about
10 feet out Of the water and about per-
pendicular. The crew of the Bunker
Hill cut hole into the cabin, but could
find no vestige Of either crew or passen-
gers. Z M sa.s slaasl s,si
The Brig was from Chicago, and il is
said had a full compliment Of passengers.
The yawl being missing, it is hoped that
a part or the whole may have escaped
DunkirE Beacon. 49,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19


Wehave been requested to state, that the
charge against the wings Of this place, of at
tempting = create division in the ranks of
the wiiig party in this county, by calling an
opposition meeting in this place, after coun-
~ meeting had been called in Toledo, is un-
true, the Toledo Blade to the contrary not.
withsta-ding. We have not been able to lay
our hands upon the documents, but we have
been informed by those who were instrument
tal In the matter, that the first call for a coun-
" meeting originated in this place, and that
it was followed by the Toledo notice, which
fixed a time for the meeting, previous to the
one specified in the other. If such be the
state Of facts, the charge of dishonesty lies at
the door os the people Of Toledo.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-08-19

SATURDAY. AUGUST il. s5F.

M haye beep k)iecd' 70 omit considera.
tu as'ant''a Y matter prepared for this paper,
'o~iAi q b pressure Of advertisements. We
iP!enas % soon as we can make the requisite
arrangements, 20 enlarge our sheet, and las Q
down-easi Editor once said,) 'casuair' ouI
type.
The herald., 1837-03-28
MARRIED.

On Monday March a. by the Rev Henry Chase Capt Thomas
Latham merchant Of this city asd Of Joseph Latham,
ESQ., Of BROOKLYN L. Miss Jane daughter o the late Enocs
Ayrcs, Of Pompton, N J.
o. may the Captain and his mate
Enjoy world Of pleasure,
Since they're united 10 fate,
Which nought bur death can sever.
Co Monday, March hy the Rev Henry Chase, MT yamcs
Pomptoa N j.
Arlington Ulster co. March by the Rev yehn L, yo
seph r. Of the cf Howe Ba New fort TO Miss
Martha r. wilson dsughtr Of James o. Wilson Eso OF tho
former place.
DIED. .
vAt Mass on the March Msry L. Cockcr wifi
Of Can't Jas Cfocker efwm Bosd N Y formerly
Of Andovsf, Mas
On Sunday. March g. Mr. Gideon welh formerly Of Phils-
delphia, aged ~
On Sunday March &C. Amelia shlo rect Of The late simeon
oo SUNDAY March g. Mr.. James Hunt, AGED - ysan.
Sunday March o. Mr. Frederick Butt asod II years and
months =. . :.
on sunday March y, Mar AnD, Of David Rockwell.
On saturday, March ., Margaret. wife Of John Graham, 'hc
Scottsh poet
The herald., 1837-03-28

PoLIcE-Monday, March 26-Fnrious Driring-
Two men, in the employ Of Mr.. Beach, who keeps
a livery stable in Anthony street, named Chas. Smith
and Christopher Hopkins, were seized last evening
with violent desire of figuring modern Jehus
and, accordingly, mounting gig proceeded TO drive
up and dswn Broadway at most tremendous pace.
For some time they continued this conduct in spite of
the shosts and cries OF the passengers who every
ment were fearful Of some dreadful accident. At
length, s. Osborn, one Of the city watchmen, sue
ceedcd in arresng their course, and conveyed them,
with assistance, TO the watch house
They were fined each s5, and COSTS 81 37t, and to
stand committed ill the same be paid.
The herald., 1837-03-28

The FINE AxTs.-The bust Of josiah Ogden Hoff-
man, late Judge of this city, by Signor Ottaviana
Corr GAG Broadway, sculptor, is ready for the in
specton Of the public, at the Registers Office. Men,
bers Of the bar and friends Of the deceased invited
to inspect the same.
The herald., 1837-03-28

How TO BEGIN SPRING wELL.-Go to Mrs. Car
rolls, 25 John street-ask for vnpor balh-go in
clear off the impurities Of winter-come out-feel as
brisk bee and thas do you begin the spring of
1887, properly
The herald., 1837-03-28

Joyous the birds fresh gales and geatc a?
Whssper'd il to tha woods, and hOn tned wsnes
Fluag rose, dung 0doSs from the splcy shrub,
Disporting ill the anor0us bird Of night
sung spousal. and bid a.te the evening STAR
Oa his hill top, to light the bridal iamp.
The herald., 1837-03-28
ShALL BANK NerEs.-The money Of the business
man and mechanic

IMPORTANT DEcisIoN-ln the Supreme Court az
Boston, an action was brought for breach OF covenant
Alger ps Thatcher. The parties were proprietors in
the South Boston Iron Company, and the defendant
sold cut his interest to Alger giving bond never 10
carry on the same kind of business Thatcher con-
TENDED 'hat the bond oppressive one, and one
oy winch no one shOudbe bound The court decided
LOT the defence, on these grounds The law hes for
some centuries been clearly against the validity of such
contracts ana aside from precedent, the principle
seems perfectly sound that such bond is illegal and
void' as beng against public policy. This case was
an attempt to monopolize the market, 5y meaas of
such contract.
ANOTHER FALL.-Yesterday, a serious accident
happened, between 26th and eth streets attended
with loss of life, by the falling of house undergoing
repairs number of aborers have been EMPLOYED
for some days past in digging the earth from the
foundation OF the house in question: in order form
basement story. Being old, and sufficient stays not
being used, II suddenly came down, buryng beneath
its ruins several persons Three men were quickly dug
out; two quite dead, and the third died almost i'm
mediately after being removed to Bellevue Hospital.
In shar time after, two children were extrcated
frem the ruins, and, most mracuously, without hav-
ing received the slightest injury.
woman and child are supposed to be yet beneath
the rubbish; also, several aborers, and the boss
mason The grealt st exertons are making to succor
the sufferers.
Since writing the above, we have learned that the
supposlton of more persons being beneath the RUNS
IS erroneous. The names of the two men killed. are,
James Shay, and John Williams. The man taken 10
the Hospital at O'Clock, was not dead reported
The woman and child have been extricated free
from innry.
FURTHER PAnTIcuLARs-The house fell about one
o'clock, yesterday afternoon, it story frame
building belonging to Mr.. Michael Hull Tsere were
three families living in the upper part ofthe house, all
of whom fortunate snough to escape with very
trl1ing injuries.
The Coroner held an inquest on the bodies, and
verdict of accidental death recorded. These
have left wives and families.
The herald., 1837-03-28

pn,losorHv OF SHAvrSe,-We have a curious
chapter on this subject, which will be ready in few
days. For the practice look in at Boyle's, No. 2
Beekman street. where there is smoother shaving than
in any Office in Wall street.
The herald., 1837-03-28

II Louise Medina, the graceful dramatic muse Of
the Bowery, No. 10 Of Psrna'sus' is Out on Lawrie
Todd an the subject Of theatres. Louise, with her
silver ,bimbls and needle Of light sews up poor Grant
mos, cf{sctually. barrel of cider won't revive him.
The herald., 1837-03-28

ErcHrH WARD CouRT-Before Justice Wyley.-
The Manhattan Gas Company v. John Reed.-Ihs
action to test the validity of very important
point TO the numerous portion OF the community who
light their stores and factories by gas II beng lmpe-
rative upon all such persons TO submit TO whatever
charge may be inflicted upon them by the clerks and
empl0yes Of the gas monOpoists, as determined by
the gasometers furnished BY and the property Of the
said company. The defendant, furniture broker,
carrying on business at No. 259 Hudson street, de-
termined to contest claim made by the plaintiffs,
and bring the matter 10 an issue by obtaining, pro or
con, the verdict Of jury. The amount In dispute
was understood TO be S23 22-butit was the pnnciple
involved that induced the defendant TO hngate the
matter
The evidence for the plaintiffs consisted of Pro-
fessor Steele Dr. Preston and the elite Of the che
mical and scientific cognoscent OF this city who de-
posed TO the seundness and accuracy of the prncPe
on which the gasometer founded and that, pro-
vided the machine placed upon proper level,
and great attention paid TO it's being kept in proper
state Of repair no better accurate test could,
i'm the present state Of science he brought forward for
determining the number Of cubic feet of gas that pas
sed through the pipes of the company for the con-
sumption os public or private building.
For the defence, mechanic, who had been extcn-
svely engaged in the manufacture OF metres deposed
that they frequently very inaccurate, and were
liable 10 variation from various causes-such as tne
density of atmospheric pressure the quantity OF hud
contained IN the metre and other MINOR rin1neaces-
| That in his case, his metre had shown TO him
consumption for a certain per od Of 45OO cubic feet,
while the Company had only charged him 400 AT
another time the variation between his metre and The
quantity claimed by the Company had been very con-
siderable, and the other way. Other witnesses also
testified to the general naccuracy of the metres fur
4 nshedby the Company.
Persons in the dciendants employ alse proved that
during the quarter, ending tho first ofN ovember, three
lights had been in operation, and the store kept open
very latethe charge for that quarter being upon an
average of 700 feet per month. In the succeeding
quarter ending Feb. l. the charge being $500 feet
being excess of 400 feet, while only tlro burners
has been in operation, and the premises closed nearly
| t,ro hours earlier.
Other parties also deposed that they had been fire.
quenly overcharged by the plaintiffs; and that, on re-
monstratng with the collectors, they had been told
that after had been in for some months It
would get out of repair and become untitled to guage
ssch subtle fluid gas.
Judge Wyley summed up the case with great inn
parality, and after three days trial, the jury found
verdict for 1900 feet for the quarter beng deduction
of 1000 feet from the quantity claimed by the plain
1 tihs.
Counsel for the plaintiffs Messrs; Morris and Pra;
for the defendant, Mr. T. Warner, clerk TO A. o. Hol-
! land ESQ.
The herald., 1837-03-28

DasADruL CALAMry.-Cspt J. 8. Farren, Of the
Brig Montevdeo, arrived yesterday from Cadz, reports
that the British government steamer, from Malta,
arrived Feb. 10th, Cadiz, and the Captain reported
that Smyrna" had been destroyed BY an earthquake
and four thousand hires were lost.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09
Cotton Market.

FRIDAY Sept 6,o r. NJ
The express mail totally failed yesterday, consequently we
shall present meagre report On Monday we ha show
the causes remedies Of the growth Mr Woodhu-
rvs views on subject and give elaborate sceoont Of the
cotton growth and trade, the rise and fall bank operations
losses by them, &c. &c
The in this city without the slightest change The
demand continues steady both for shipment ana home use
The s,ock il gradually reducing about 900 bales.
The markets all ever the United States exceedingly
duh as Is generally the the close Of the old CROP and
the highest prces obtained l3cthe description
year ago would bring 2 The planters win feel and see the
necessity Of giving up the grown o. COTTON and plant wheat
rye oats potsoes or thing, until the present large
stocks Of co,cm are somewhat consumed We viii one
wear a. ,be time fcr consumption u The principal part Of
shs ursssut umsuss on hasd.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09

FRIDAY, SepteRDer6.
We have little to add to report OF yesterday Our
ro the westward continue show decline in the
price Of wheat and -four. The following from late sumber
of the Erie Observer:
pecuaor has been through Of the interior counties
Of Ohoeonracting FOR wheat be delivered at e5o
bushel According farmer delivered mill
designated large quantity and took the miers receipt with
wh he proceeded in quest Of the SPECTATOR whom he found
upon wheat delivered the day before The farmer has
price, and got for his pay the obligations Of inov
aior. t.EE
supplies Of wheat continue very limited. The de-
mand being equal the quantity hand prices continue
6rm New western -four s96s s9s7, wheat sl2o corn,
al to so9specuaors extremely alert Will the banksn their
present doorous state able much longer assist them We
kei lev nnt
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09


BY the arrival Of the ship Wellington, Captain Chad
wick, we have Portsmouth papers to the 10th ult and
London papers 10 the 9th.
They contain no news Of great importance. The
elections are still all the rage. Broken heads and Grip
pied limbs show the furor which animaes the OPP
posing parties at the polls. The numerical strength
of the Conservatives and Liberals will be about the
same as in the old parliament. II was thought the
young Queens liberal principles would have turned
the scale in favor Of the Minister'S and they would
have secured far greater majority than prior to the
dissolution. But the Tories by threats, brides, and
every other means in their power have strven to
bring up their tenants TO the polls and the chief
and-hoders in England Tories, their influence is
great. However, the majority are against Them and
their fall is inevitable. Men are not to be driven TO
the polls as buocks are TO the shambles The time
for tyranny is past.
The money market remains the same-that is,
flush. Consuls closed on the 9th, at 9la a Oh.
Three hundred thousand bags Of cotton were sold
at Liverpool on the 9h American descriptions were
offered sparngly.
The opera season in London is drawing TO a close
II has been unusually attractive. Pasta, Gris Lab
lache, Tamburini Rubin and Ivanhof have made il
glorious Duvernay in the ballet is fast gaining on
Taehoni in public favor.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09

The cash principle is the thing for business-Rowe
a. Co. are aware of this They are hatters and on
this principle they offer their Short Napt and Plain
Beavers at s425 with warrant that they possess all
the qualities of the most costly. This is saving of
rs cents on hat. Something these hard times
Rowe's Sales Room is at No. 3 Hanover street. op-
poste the Exchange.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09

| Congress An wans q LagAe-DsnnsstiD wane
Of MeAsy-Carrying ost the PrinsiPAss -
the Message.
Yesterday morning, under the franks Of the Clerk
OF the House Of Representative and also ofthat OF
the Secretary of the Senate, we received the follow
ing letters ordering the Herald to be sent to seve-
raj members Of each house, thsrein named, during
the continuance of the present session:
The editor Of the New York Herald, New York
UsITED STATES, wa. hi Sept g. 1857.
s Of
% your paper thereby Indicated from the
The resolution Of the prescr6e that these papers
annual subscribers You viii therefore consider this order
for the same viii be paid at the close of the
either you Or to yeur agent Respectfully
Here follows the list of senatorial
cIh s1TsD osTe, HOUSE OF OF
Sir: You win please furnish the members Of the House Of
whose hereuno with the
nber Of copies Newspaper each during
public me- chsr, 70
other the number of days the may have
the close of the Session. you please either receipt
OF MAKE payable 70 some person BY name o,
papers ordered for Members Of the House Representa-
Representatives" Very respectfully, am sir,
B. M: BERRY, for the Clerk.
To the Editor Of the Herald, New York.
Here follows the list of Representatives
We regret very much that we cannot comply with
the request of either branch of Congress. The Pre-
sdents recent message has completely convinced
of the superior excellence of the cash system that
cannot resist the very natural impulse of treating
| locofoco Congress to some of its own nostrams.-
We gradually returning to cash payments, under
the patriotic presidency of his Excellency the Kin
derhook cabbage dealer. Having been accustomed
in his youth buy stock trade for cash, at sxpence
per pair because he could get credit, for nobody
would then trust him. he has comein the presidency
with these excellent ideas, and intends to reform
the world of all its past notions, and place every
thing on the true cabbage dealing prnciple-cash
| alone.
We cannot therefore, comply with the request Of
either House of Congress- unless the cash, in specie
isremtted to US in advance, and the precise period
designated for which they want the Herald sent.
But wei have other and equally cogent reasons which
we now proceed to explain.
During the last two years. in which have been en-
gagged enghtening the country in the origin, causes
and probable consequences of the recent revuson in
trade, have been regularly sending the Herald con-
tanning those philosophical reports, to the Executive,
and various other branches of the government. Up
TO July q, the outstanding balance due me amounted
as follows:-
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-09

A FRAcAs AMONG THE LAwYERs.-A melancholy
affair took place on Thursday in the quiet chambers
of peaceable Judge Edwards and no doubt much to
his annoyance. The parties on the occasion were
particular friend and fellow sufferer HENRY nj.
WESTERN, Esq, and George Wilson, Esq, both mem
bers of the bar.
Some words taking place between them, Western,
with his usual classical taste and refined behavior,
called Mr.. Wilson ga liar" Mr.. Wilson, very quiz
city, put his finger and his thumb into Westerns face
pulled out weapon and made lunge at his antago-
MIST To this argument Mr.. Wilson rejoined in as
capital thrashing as ever man got.
Poor Western has got one of his eyes bunged up,
and his other $3.50. His lip exhibits undisturbed,
the old cut which the butcher gave him twenty years
since when he commenced his career in the Germ
field near Sullivan street.
We are sorry for Western-we sympathise with
our friend terribly. We have some very superior
ourtplaster capital for bungedup eyes, and bruised
cheeks. Send to me for a slice, and I'll let you
have it.
q, how il soothes the human heart,
To have one faithful friend
To whom may each grief impart,
And on his truth depend
Though bles with brass, and fees, and pence,
Without friend sincere,
Not all the aid Of impudence,
Can happiness confer
That jewel all much admired,
Tn thee my Western, fndi
A friend by mutual love inspired
Aiectionate and kind
There now, Henry my love, wont mat heal your
broken head, and open your bungedup eye7