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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

THE BLACK SwAMP.-A meeting has late
" been holden in Lower Sandusky, for the
purpose of taking measures generally to petit
ton the legislature upon the subject of the
road through the &C black swamp" When it
is remembered that this road forms a main
avenue between the east and almost the whole
of the immense country north and west of
the Maumee, the apathy of the Legislative
bodies in Ohio, in the matter, cannot but be
wondered at Few roads in the state are ac-
tually of so much Importance, because this is
the only one connecting this section with the
eastern part of the state We have no alter
native but to traverse the mire of the Black
Swamp, in our way to the eastern counties,
or the centre of the State. When it is re-
membered that from three to six months in the
year, the mail is obliged to be "packed' on
horseback, from Lower Sandusky to this place,
and that, for large part the time, the road
is utterly impossible by wheel carriages, and
that it is the great western mail which is sub
iected to this primitive mode of transportation,
"our sufferings," cannot but be understood,
and the imperative demand for something to
be done, appreciated.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

THE LAws.-The Legislature should
contrive some means to place their
"acts of general nature" in the hands
of every man in the state. 1t is unjust
and anti-rcpublican, to oblige man to
obey laws of whose existence he never
heard until he is called up, "greeting"
for. breaking them. As it is now, even
members of the legal profession have the
utmost difficulty in obtaining copies Of
the laws of the state, and they are entire
ly "sealed book" to the great mass Of
the people
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

Why are the Sacs and Foxes like the
fashionable ladies in Washington Do
you give it up? Because they display
there bear (bare) skins upon their shoul'
ders.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

"In fact this is hard money admins.
tration, and the hard money men all o.
yer the country must and will sustain
it."--DeLphi Oracle.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

Yesterday morning, we were surprl-
sed at the appearance at the wharf, Of a
fine little steamboat called the "Ma-
comb" of whose existence we had new
er before heard She was buit-we
know not where, and commanded and
owned by--we know not whom, but the
way she walks the water is a caution.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

What's wood now? said loafer on
the wharf to a joking friend Of ours, the
other day. "Wood" said the wag;
"why it used to be trees chopped down
and chopped up, no,o its stone-coal. --
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

THE Two PoLLIEs. "A compile of fel-7
Ions by the name of Polly, have been
sentenced to the states prison in Con-
nccticul: for breaking store in Bridge
port.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

A PuGNAcIous TowN.-The Toledo
Gazette says,--"I 1t is no unusual cir
cumstance, to have from three 10 five
battles on Sunday, within the imme-
diate vicinity of our, Office, aside from
the many which occur during the week"
The old leaven of the Toledo War"
or the new yeast of Animal Magnet
ism" seems to be in operation.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The "Akron Mills" flour is said by
the New Yorkers to be the best of any
brought to that market.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The Rochester" is the name Of
new steamboat lately. built at Grand
Island. She is at Cleveland and will be
out in the spring.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

FrRE AT Batavia We understand
that the wooden block. in Batavia, be-
tween thepost office, and the alley west,
was destroyed by FIRE on Wednesday
night we have not learned the loss,
Rochester Dem.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

Sir. you are a rascal, and Twill sup
portit Right,sir,l always thought you
d very charitable individual.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The democrats Of New York, having,
according to the Administration papers
been bought by the banks. we should
.liketo know the price Of laundering
big Democrat
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The Milwaukee is supposed to-bethe
swiftest steamboat on Lake Erie.stf
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02
ADvERTIsNa. The N. York Sunday
Morning News saws:

A wealthy merchant Of that city, who
has given more advertising to the press
than any other in the city, once told the
Editor Of that paper that he commenced
business with determination to expend
in advertising, all his profits for the first
two years, but thai he soon foundit it i'm
possible to do SO. The faster he paid
out the more he received, and could he
have monopolized all the advertIng col
u,nns Of all the papers in the city, he
would have been repaid fourfold.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

GERMAN PAPER AT RrFFALo.-A prospec-
tus has been issued for the publication of u
German paper in Buffalo,to be entitled Der
Wcltburger,, ,,'Athe citizen of the world. 1t
is to be published weekly, at two dollars per
annum. The rapid increase Of German pop
ulation, in the vicinity Of Buffalo, as well as
all the important points upon lake Erie, will
undoubtedly render the undertaking profita-
Bile, as it is a laudable one. The most perfect
naturalization for an American citizen, is the
naturalization Of the mind--not only the as
similation on the part of the emigrant to the
great principles upon which our institutions
are founded, but a particular acquaintance
with all the incidents and transactions which
serve to attach him to the place of his resi-
dence, and render him familiar with 1t. This
can only be accomplished through the inter-
vention of newspapers, those little diaries o.
daily transactions, which, although they pro-
duce but momentary effect upon the memo
nv, leave their traces indelibly imprinted up
on the mind and manners.
A prospectus Of the above paper may be
seen at our office, to the examination of which
we invite our German friends.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The editor of the Washington Globe, char
ges the political revolution in the state OF
New York upon the banks. He charges fifty
thousands of the voters of that state with ha-
wing received bribes to influence their votes.
These people, who six weeks ago, were the
"democracy of numbers" the I" dear people"
the "staunch supporters of republican princi-
ples." andswho, one year since, gave their
votes to add to the overwhelming majority of
Martin Van Buren,, are now " enemies, tories,
dsorganizers, traitors. aristocrats, federal
lists, bankites and abolitionsts." A whole
vocabulary of insulting phrases is heaped up
on Them The dictionary is exhausted, to
furnish epithets wherewith to blacken their
characters, and the bile and venom of the
most corrupt paper under Heaven, is plenti-
fully poured upon them. Will these things
effect the people? No! But they viii react
with terrific force upon the vile vehicle of the
SANDERS, and upon that administration whose
organ it has been.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

We have been panied and disgusted by see
ing the blackguard articles of the Herald,
copied in several of the democratic papers in
this state, and charged upon the wings, as
showing their want of morality and decency.
This is low and disgraceful mode of cleo
tioneering, whose effects cannot but do the
most injury to the party which adopts it.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

PRovIsIoNs.-Hog slaughtering commenced
in Cincinnati, on the 18th inst. Prices not
mentioned.
Flour in Cincinnati, ready at 6,37a, and
the arrivals considerable. Wheat, l, ,l24.
The Baltimore papers mention the sale of
a lot of imported (Bremen) wheat, at 2, 1874.
Western flour is quoted in the New York
papers, at 1915 to $40. At Baltimore, $50.
New Orleans, Nov. IL, flour, e,75 to 9.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

AZ late meeting in the city Of New York,
i vas stated by R. 9. Wetmore, that during
Tie election IN thatcity, "2,2OO aliens had
bean co,,veyfed into American citizens. "
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The Miami Of the Llkeis the only paper
in thesstate, which has advocated the adop-
tiousby the wings, Of the Jackson doctrine Of
instruction. For shame Mr.. M'Bride. cant
YOU bear prosperity Does change in the
circumstances Of your party, work change
Of principle in yourself! Let it not be said
that the wings have warred against the prina
ciples Of the administration, only because
theywere the doctrines Of the party toswhich
they were opposed.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The winter Of ls37-s was ushered in,
on Thursday night last, BY tremend-
Gus thunder storm. Undoubtedly it
was the same one. with which Prentice
Of the Ldolsville Journal promised to
celebrate the vhig victory in New York.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02
MAYORS OFFICE,
City Of Auon, Nov. 8, 1897. {
TO THE PBULIC.

~ AA'A 1 ASOl1AOs
In order that the public mind may be
correctly informed of the lamentable and
fatal tradgedy that was enacted in our
city on the night Of the 7th instant, and
with view ofpreventing and correct
ing distorted statements Of the procee-
dings Of the mob and those persons
against whom the attack was directed,
| deemit incumbentu upon me, and prop
er that ! should present in my official
capacity plain .statemcntof all the facts
connected with the unhappy excitement
that has so long agitated the peace and
tranquility Of the citizens Of Alton.
Without recurring to the cause or re.
suits Of previous excitements in reference
TO the "Ahon Observer" press, and its
final destruction, shall con6ne my
statement to the last and most melan-
choly occurrence which has befallen our
city,
For several days past it had been an
nounced and generally believed that
printing press was hourly expected to
uCHiaAdCu dI uul WHAT. ~ diS0ildus UCCu
thecurrent. rumor, that this press was
intended for the re-establishment of the
"Altdai 0bserver.' The circulation of
these ruaors Produced no small degree
|of excite If al0ong those who had ta-
kenad decI1ed stand against the abolition
sentim60ts that were understood to have
been disseminated through the columns
ofthe "ObserUer."-- Various reports Of
athreatening character against the land
ling Of the press were in circulation,
which led the friends Of the Observer
and It's editor to make preparations 70
defend the press, in case any violence
should be offered BY those opposed to
to the publication Of that paper. On
Tuesday about o'clock in the morning.
| was called from my lodgings and ia.
formed that the press had arrived atthe
wharf, and that my official Interference
sst.t ~ fF ~ 44a'lA t4F y y 11 n 4 =
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

SHOCKING STATE OF SOCIETY AT ALTON.
"A single ebulliton of popular feeling,
even when it takes the form Of defiance
to the laws of the land, may sometimes
be overlooked and paliated, though it
can never be justified. But when out
rage after outrage is committed each
succeeding one worse than those previ-
Gus, although sufficient time has inter-
vened for calm reflection, we are led to
think that something is wrong in the
constitution Of society at the place
where such things are tolerated. The
population of the town Of Alton, seem de-.
termined to disgrace themselves in the
eyes of the Of whole nation; but wheth-
or not such a determination exists, one
thing is certail--that the course which
they have taken, is one most likely to
bring their place into disrepute and de-
'testation wherever the tidings Of their
N
disgraceful conduct shall become known.
The systematic persecution which for
long time has been carried on against
the Rev. Mr.. Lovejoy, editor Of the
Alton Observer. has been ended in the
murder of that gentleman on the 7th
instant in an affray In which another
person was killed and an attempt at the
crime of Arson perpetrated.
The following account of the transac-
ton is given by the Mayor Of the town,
and exhibits in strong colors the reck-
less and sanguinary disposition oftoo ma
ny Of the citizens Of the place.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

The opinion is, that the present prices OF
bread stuffs on the sea board, will be sustain
ed during the winter. The large arrivals of
flour in New York. do not seem to depress
the price, on the contrary, foreign wheat is
sought after at $2,10. The wheat crop of
this year can scarcely be believed to be SO
large as has been reported, and although Ohio
has reaped rich harvest, the crops of the
south have been in many places very def
cient.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-12-02

Sueu ny hr.JenSiSoh III Aeia.ioh W 'ho Nooi
gia returns.
New YoRK Dec. l6, 1900.
"It is highly probable that ! shall
have an equal number Of votes with
Mr.. Jefferson; but if. such should be the
result, every man who knows me
ought to know that would utterly
disclaim all competition. Be assured
that the federal party can entertain no
Dssh for such an erchaage. AS to my
friends, they would dishonor my views
and insult my feelings by suspicion
that would submit to be instrumental in
counteracting the wishes and the expec-
tations Of the United States. And
now constitute you my PROXY 10 declare
these sentiments if the occasion should
require" N
The following extracts taken from the de-
position Of the honorable James A. Bhyard
Ia member of the house from DelawaFe,) ga
witness produced, sworn and examinfd in
cause depending in the Supreme Court Of tht
state Of New York, between James Gillespie
plaintiff, and Abraham Smith, defendant,
will show the manner in which Mr. Jefferson
obtained his election. After balloting fpr sew
eral days without making choice, Nh Bay
ard says in his deposition referred to, THAT
The gentlemen whose names /,
have mentioned, authorised me 10 de
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

blows when Slee being intoxicated, struck the do
ceased violent blow on the head with his hammer
Of which the unfortunate glass blower fingered in the
Hospital until Friday, when lockjsw wss supsEndu-
ced, which terminated the life Of the poos fellow. The
jury after IN attentive examination Of oil the ccum-
stances connected with the case returned the Follow
ing verdict-hat the deceased to his death by
blow from hammer, inflicted by Slee
Slee surrendered himself TO the Police and was adj
mitied TO bail in the sum OF 900.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

FIRE.-A fire broke last evening about half past
O'Clock at Snifiens auction store in Pearl street,
The engines were promptly OH the spot and the flames
were sxtnguished before any damage of consequence
had been done. u
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

FLovR RIorERs.-In another column report Of
the trial of the Flour Rioters will be found. The po-
lice did not catch the proper persons. The real cri-
minais have escaped, and only the chaff remains.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

BY ExpaBss MAfL-A letter from San Antonio
dated Feb 10th, states that Gen. A. s. johnson, the
present commander Of the Texan army, received
a communication fromCol. Seguin, at Bexar, that
he had information thst that town was to have been
surprised and taken bythe Msxicans on tho night Of
10Th. Preparations were made to meet th6 crisis
bat the surprise was not attempted. The enemy
were reported six or eight hundred strong.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14
THE HIEERALDj'.,'' D.


poxrrcAL.--"Cold witials" again sraccs our col
umns today On the first page the reader will find
him in all his poetry, wit humor, and finished sar-
casm. Col Benton, who fit with Gen. jackson
in the streets Of Nashville is the hero today IN. y,
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

u Burchard has prayed for Boyden and his
boaIders. Good.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

II The penny papers yesterday had not pasticl
Of the foreign news by the Poland They are goin
down the hill rapidly.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

Ir Great doings at Chatham street Chapel yesser-
day and last night. Particulars tomorrow.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

MsssLareHrxn AND ISauEsr.--An inquest was
he'd yesterday, at the Bellevue Hospital the body
OF Charles Donoshue who met his death from
wcsnd inflicted on his head with shoemaker ham
mer. The suss'ancco Of the testimony adduced before
the Coroner showed that the deceased was native of
Ireland, employed at glass manufacturing establish.
ment, and lived in 25tn street. About the middle of
last month, man Of the name of Slee, shoemaker,
gave a dance, which the deceased attended, and BY
mistake entered bedroom instead ofone appropriated
to the reception Of the company. An alteration en-
sued between slice and the deceased, which led ia
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

THE Hos. DANIEL WEBSTER is to arrive here to-
morrow, amid throng Of friends who are to meet
him on the Battery. We are gong 10 have a great
celebraton--but riot. dinner and tea-party at
NIbo's saloon in the evening. To the addresses TO
be made him in the evening wcinend to get speech
from him about the constitution &c. Mr.. Webster
il the presidential candidate Of the wings. We enter
him as such in the field this day for the next heat
ssnford's rn sling pitchers have no, yet made him
MAJOR General
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27
From tho Trenton Emporium.
BRIEF POINTS.

The country has tried United States
Bank twice. On both occasions it did no
good, and great deal of Evil. On both
occasions, the people after giving it fair
trial condemned it.
The reasons for that condemnation have
been given over and over again. The
people are familiar with them.
The monopolists desire such bank be.
cause it is an engine of immense power
and falls naturally into their hands. BY
means ola bank large enough, and power.
full enough, they can control the political
power of the Government. Because
1t can make all the state banks its satel.
ltes.
team bankrupt the United States Treas.
ury at pleasure.
1t can make panic and pressure "to or.
der" with the utmost facility.
1t can Danish the gold and silver, and
give us the exclusive paper currency
whenever it pleases.
1t CAP govern the country without being
troubled by the elective franchise. Fol
none but the wealthy are entitled to VOC
for bank directors. There's no competi
ton with the vulgar" there.
1t can lend money which it has not got
for it passes its power for money.
1t can make six per cent. for its stock.
holders without employing any real capita
OF all.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27
RISING GENJITsEs

Scene in School Room
Fuss class'n jografec.' Scholars-Yeth'-
EN-, Master Iummas, what's the bggist
liver in Amcriky'-ihe Tombigbee, zur-
Ike keeps pinchin' on mel He pincht
me first zor, and | pincht him back again.
Take yer seats-fss class in parsin' =
'Yeth'm'--' Moses, pars Arkansas sixth
line from top'-A-r-k ark, ans, Arkans,
ass Arkansds.' Pronunce it Arkan-
sow--but Moses, you aint spellin'--ycr
parsin child sO--yeth'er! Harkhandsaw
is noun, objectiv' case, indicativ' mode,
comparative degree, third person, and NOM
native case TO scizzars 7 you hav'nt
said what gender, Moses Feminine gen.
der'-sW --Corzits-' Next For.
gotten, zur'-'Comc, David, you know
sYeth Why is Arkansas of the femi.
zinc gender, Davidp 'Cozits--why COLTS
got Miss Soury on the mort, Louisa Anna
on the souf, Mrs. Sippy on the east, and
ever SO many she females on the wost.'-
very well, David--you may go TO the
head-you'rc a rising genius, and'll make
man before yer mother'-' Yeth'em.'
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27
From the N. v. Journal of CONNER

Another Humbug.-Om neighbor, Col.
Webb, is making muss at Washington.
One of the wing members accused the
government Of buying presses Mr.. Ghol-
son, of Mississippi, said in reply, that the
Bank bought q press for $4,000. This
coming to the ears of Col. Webb, he sent a
letter TO Mr.. Gholson, saying that the speech
reflected on his honor, was false, &C., and
that ne suspected Mr.. G. meant to be per.
sono,, and had seized an occasion when he
(Webb) had just left the house, to abuse
him. Mr.. G. replied that he supposed,
when he spoke, that Webb was in tho House;
and still thought it very likely that he was:
that he should not hold himself accountable
TO Webb, but if Webb would get gentle.
man to take up the quarrel, Mr.. G. would
be prepared to meet such substitute on
any terms. Webb, after that, refused to
receive any communication on the subject
short ofa challenge. If challenge were
sent, he said he would be ready in two
hours. This is the substance ofthe matter,
if we caught it right by hastily glancing O.
yer the account which tho Col. himself
published in the National Intelgencer.
The "allair" caused agood deal ofinqui-
ry yesterday for bloody news, though there
was queer cast upon the countenance OF
those who inquired, which indicated some.
thing besides anxiety. One man said that
he heard that Webb was "winged." A.
mother said that was likely for marks
man who could hit him, must shoot flying.
We have no idea that man who went to
Washington three time expressly to fight
Duff Green, but could not make it out, will
now be SO imprudent as to head of'a bullet
from the pistol of any body. AS to the
present affair, he is evidently safe as q
mouse in mill. He will take nothing
but challenge, and that from man who
has already announced that he shoots no.
body but gentlemen.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-27
observation-disclosures Jackson. in . late

Emigrunts.- Jackson, in late
etter to General Trousdale of tennessee,
thus speaks on the subject ofemigration:
"There are boundless regions on the
Mississippi and Missouri. and their tributa.
ries, of matchless fertility, and of great sa-
lubrity, which will afford, in new States yet
unborn, ample room end verge enough,
for centuries 10 come, to millions of emf.
grants. We want the basis of good
breeding population, and no foundation is
BE- tier than that of our own Anglo.Saxon
stock, whether it is of the pure English, or
the German, Dutch, French, Scotch and
Irish graftings, even though this last be
mingled with the hot Milesian blood of their
tabled PhGnician ancestry. Certain it is
that much of the rapid advance TO the pros.
perity of Ohio and other western states, has
been caused by the influx of the industri-
Gus, sober minded Germans and we owe
the completion of our great works of in
ternal improvement mainly to the cheap
labor of the hardy Irish and English, who
have come among us, and been willing to
perform sov, ms services, that our own more
eligibly situated countrymen would have
revolted atlas degrading and beneath them"