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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
r. III Il CLOG TX M A TX e R ,
OR, THE SAYINGS AND DOINGS
OF
SAMUEL SLICK, OF sLICKyILLE.
The cheerful sage, when solemn dictates fail
Conc eals the moral counsel in a tale.
CHAPTER XVI.

CHAPTER XVI.
MR.. sLrcK's OPINION OF THE BRITISH.
What success had you, said |, in the
sale of your clocks among the Scotch,
in the eastern part Of the Province J? do
you find them as gullible as the blue-no-
ses? Well, said he, you have heerd tell
that a Yankee never answers one ques-
ton without akin another, hav'nt you?
Did you ever see an English Stage dri-
yer make bow !? because if you hante
observed it, | have, and a queer one it is,'
| swan. He brings his right arm up,
list across his face, and passes on, with a
KNOWN nod Of the head, as much as to,
say how do you do; but keep clear of
my wheels, or III fetch your horses a
lick in the mouth, as sure as you're bogn;
jist as bear puts up his paw to fend off
the blow of a stick from his nose. Well,
that's the way pass them are breeched
Scotchmen. Lord, ifthey were located
down here in these Cumberland mashes,
how the musquetoes would tickle them
|up, wouldn't they2 They'd set 'em a
scratchen thereabouts, as an Irishman
does his head when he's in search Of a
lie. Them are fellers cut their teeth,
afore they sot foot in this country, ex-
pect. When they get bawbee they
know whatsto do with it, that's fact ;
| they open their pouch and dropitin, and
Fits got pouch like fox trap-it holds
fast to all it gets, like grim death to a
| dead nigger. They are proper skin
lints, you may depend. Oatmeal is no
very great shakes at best; it tahte even
as good for a horse as real yaller Virgin
nv corn, but guess lwarnt long in find
In out that the grits hardly pay for the
grindin. No, Yankee has as little
chance among them as Jew hasin New
England; the sooner he clears out the
better you can no more put a leake IN
to them, than you can send chisel into
Teake-wood--it turns the edge OF the
tool the first drive. If the blue-nose
knew the value Of money as well as they
do. they'd have more cash, and fewer
clocks and tin refectors. guess.
Now, its different with the Irish, they
never carry a puss, for they never have
Z cent 10 put III it. Theyar are always in
love or in liquor, or else in row they
are the merriest shayers ever seed 70
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-31
POETRY.
From the New York American.
THE SPANISH BELLS.

During the prevailing civil war in Spain,
many of the converts and chapels haveibeen
and the spoils, including the bells,
have been exposed for sale some Of them
have found their way to New York, and the
sight Of them has suggested the following lines.
Old relics of theSpanish cline; :,
Oh, would that ye could tell the tales,
The legends Of the olden time,
The scenes that passed beneath your chime
In Andalusia's 8 Wales.
From pious hands in other days,
From votive offerings, we became
Hallowed anG blest, and doomed to raise
The pealing. note and song of praise
To Mary mothers name.
The solemn sounds full well and long,
Your matin peal and vesper chime,
Thrc' teeming wales and hills among,
Mid dark Sierra's, oft have rung,
Calling the grave, the gay, the young,
To worship at her shrine.
AS rolled your tones through convent wall,
The Spanish maiden bent the knee,
With prayers to her-the loved OF all,
From sin and shame, and sorrows pail,
To shrive and set her free.
In bridal hours ye Oft kept time
To harp and lutte and mandolin;
And black-eyed donnas in their prime,
Bright as the skies Of their own cline,
fingered and listened to the chime, a,..
The long dim aisles within. ga5.L5
Ye too have rung with measured toll 8"
Hb1 vcf tha nd
While priest below, in cope and stole,
Mid incense cloud and music roll,
Masses have sung to speed the soul
In peace beyond the grave.
When rose the star of Ferdinand
When blazed the blood red cross of Spain.
And Meccas faith and Moorish band,
Were swept like snow wreaths from the land,
Then pealed your joyous strain.
When the sworld seeking Gonoese,
Cheered by the gentle Isabel,
Had found for Spain, beyond the seas,
Empire and wealth, borne on the breeze,
mid choral songs and symphonies,
Ye too the tale did tell.
And ye have told of crime and strife,
Of deadly feud, and civil broil,--
When hate throughout the land was rife,
And Spain's wild children barred the knife,
When brother poured brothers. blood
On the reluctant soil, .s....
But closed the spell, and broke the wand.
Now doomed in Yankee land to dwell,
And ring for fire, to motley band,
To leather heads on nightly stand,
Or peal whig triumphs through the land.
Farewell, old Spanish bell. n ilsfl'si
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-31
Number SO.

like this, Of great capacity, and greal
natural resources, poverty stricken,
say, there's bad Legislation.
( No, said he, with an air Of more Sc
robustness than had yet observed,) how
muchit is to be regretted, hat,laying a.
side personal attack and petty jealous
les, they would not unite as one man.
and with one mind and one heart, apply
themselves sedulously to the internal i'm
.prevement and development Of this beau
,t.ful Province. Its value is utterly un-
known, either to the general or local go
vernment, and the only persons who du-
ly appreciate it are the Yankees.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

Ifthere is any one thing which is
gratifying and pleasing in Il e misera.
bic party squabbles Of the day, it is
the fact, that, with but few exceptions,
the PRESIDENT of the United States
whose administration is srraigned and
under trial, and whose Office is the
bone of contention, is treated with that
respect and consideration which are
due to him as the Chief Magistrate Of
the nation. We hear very little of
ribaldry or abuse showered upon the
head OF Mr.. Van Buren,. His acts ere
freely spoken of and freely censured,
but, ut the same time, the condemna-
ton is dgnifed. This is as it should
be. We believe that Mr.. Van Buren,
deserves the treatment he receives
for his personal course contrasts well
with the habits, manners, actlngs, and
sayings Of his "illustrious predeces.
sor. Alec. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27


A Committee of the citizens of n.
York have invited Mr.. Clay to visit
tina; CITY on his return home. Mr.. G.
has replied to the invitation, and decli-
ned it. His reasons for declining are
pertinont. He says:
"Although | am not in fact a candi-
date for any office, am aware that
my name is freely used in connection
with the highest in the gift ofthe Amer
lean People. Whilst it is thus sub
lecl Of consideration, have thought
that it best becomes me to remain in an
attitude perfectly passive, doing moth
ing with the intention Of attracting the
the current of public feeling to me, no.
thing to disturb or affect the exercise
of the free and unbiased judgment Of
the People. have accordingly acted
in strict conformity with tins conviction
OF my duty. have visited no place,
and shall visit no place, with the view
ofpromoting my own personal advance
ment. Considerations both of princi.
pie and convenience, have Induced me
10 adopt this resolution.
"Fhe office Of President of the Uni.
ted States is Of n nature so exalted,
and its functions are SO momentous,
that it ought not to be, and happily ne
yer can be reached by individual efforts
to acquire it. 1t should only be be-
slowed by the free, spontaneous and de-
libcrate judgment ofthe people. When
so conferred, it is more honorable 10
them and to the distinguished object Of
their choice. Thus receiving it, ne
viii enter upon the career Of its ardu-
Gus duties, conscious that he has at
tanned the elevated station by no low or
unworthy arts, and, overlooking with
gratitude, will dedicate all his abilities
and his undivided energies, to the hon.
or, and the prosperity and glory of his
country"
One who has so Just an idea of the
duties of Chief Magistrate, will, IT IS
to be hoped, take pride in discharging
them. How different from Mr.. Van
Buren,s following in the footsteps Of
his illustrious predecessor Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

tho aid of which, they are enabled to
laugh to scorn all the efforts Of steam
ers to run them down. They can pro-
pei their boat from twelve TO fourteen
miles an hour, and in passing among
the islands they have every advantage
of larger craft, though of equal speed.
Two British steamers were employed
last week in endeayoring to take them.
There was much excitement below
on the commission Of this Outrage, iol-
lowing so closely ON the burning OF the
Sir Robert Peel. The militia were
ordered out, and about one hundred
specially employed in securing the
country for the apprehension Of the pl.
rates. 1t was supposed Johnson had
left the scenes Of his late exploits IN
villany, but he is still there, probably
planning further aggressions. McLe.
cd is probably in this city now, or at
least ho was on Friday last. II he
was engaged in either ofthe late trans
actions, he ought to be brought to pun
lsbmcnt.
tits high time these lake buccaneers
were "cut OUT" A few more aggres-
sions from either size will light the
torch of war sooner or later, when
thousands Of valuable lives will be sac
riiiced in consequence Of the lawless
rapaciiy Of a few worthless vegabonds.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

PUBLIC DuEs.-We learn, says the
Baltimore Chronicle, upon wha, We
consider unquestionable authority, that
nearly all the balance due to the Go
vernment by the Opposite Banks have
been paid into the Treasury, cxcep,
those held by the banks in Alabama
and Kentucky. The Depositores in
the two latter States, being state insltu.
tons, the balances due from them may
be considered entirely safe.
We understand, from the same well
informed source, that half a million Of
renewed Merchants Bonds have been
paid within the last ten days-an homo
rable evidence ofthe integrity and sol.
vency ofour merchants, IN the face of
the persecution Of the Government.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

SALARIES IN TExAs.-The salaries
paid to the public officers in Texas,
are as follows-To the President, $40,
600; Vice President, $4,000; Secreta-
ries ofState, Treasury, War, and Navy,
$500 each; Postmaster General, 81,
600; Chief Clerk in those departments
$500, each; Comptroller, Second
Auditor and Treasurer, $4,000 each;
Commissioner Of The General Land OF.
fee, $4,000; Ministers Plcnipotentiary,
$4,000 outfit, and $4,000 per annum
each; Secretaries Of Legation, $4,000
each; Attorney General, $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

,everence." You, Mr.. Woodbury.,
will take first the Navy, and then the
Treasury Department, and, under your
supervision, an attempt 10 hunnag me
People with the promise OF an exclusive
hard money currency will result IN the
Punishment Of all specie, bankrupt
Treasury, and a circulation oil snin-
plasters and Treasury notes.
Imagine, then. Mr.. Speaker, such a
yesponse to have been made at the pc
r;od Of time which have suggested.
What would have been your reply,
and what would Mr.. Buchanan, who
made the scriptural allusion, have
said7 Methinks | almost see and heal
him exclaim, Is thy servant dog,
that no should do this thingl
We are told that, Notwithstanding
the Indignation Of Hazaei, he reached
the throne Of Syria by numbering the
King his master, and soon committee
all the enormities lorctold by the proph'
ed
Sir, fear that in despite OF the pro-
tes,atons Of Amos Kendall, the promI'
sed reform" was an empty sound,
"intendei TO apply merely to a change
of men," But leave it for tins
House and for the People of this coun.
try 10 Judge whether their confidence
has not been betrayed and their hopes
disappointed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

MoRE LIoHr.-Mr. Sou,hga.s Of
Kentucky, in his speech on the Treas.
ury Note Bill, charged upon the Ad-
mnistration, the following facts which
he dared its friends to deny: Ist. Tbs,
The Land Office receivers in an GU, Of
Office, have in their hands the sum Of
one million nine hundred and fffy taou.
sand dollars. That the deiaul!iug Chs.
tom-house officers not now in Office
but who have given way to others
have in their hands the sum Of one
million four hundred and tgentu-seren
thousand four hundred and ten dollars
making in all the pretty little amoup,
ofthree millions three hundred and ser
tu-seren thousand four hundred and ten
doIlars. This sum does not include The
money in the hands Of the t,co thousand
and more defaulting Post-mas,ers; nor
does il include the amount in the hands
oil defaulting Custom House Officers
now in commission.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27
From the Rochester Advertiser.

MORE RoBBERy.-A report came
by the Oneida on Saturday, and was
confirmed by the Telegraph % yester-
day, that gang of amphibious rascals,
headed by "Bill Johnson" commit
ted most daring robbery on Thurs.
day last. The scene Of outrage was
on the Canadian island I'ante, lying in
front of Bath. Three farm houses
were pIundercd Of many valuable ar
ticles, and, from all, they got about
sepen hundred dollars in cash. One Of
the assaiied had three fingers, as well
as a large portion of his hand, shot off
by the ruffians. These desperadoes
have a sixteen cared barge. mounting
from two to three-pounders, and, by
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

The Alexandria Gazette Of juno 81
says :-1'HE SUE TREASURY BILL is
up, at last, in the House of Represen-
tatives. MIR. Cambreleng called it up
on Tuesday, stating in reply to sug-
gcstion of Mr.. Sergeant that it being
the only dcbateable question remain
ing for the present, it had better be
disposed Of first. After an amend
ment offered by Mr.. Thompson of S.
Carolina proposing the Special Depo-
site plan, Mr.. Garland, to teste the
whole matter, moved to strike out from
the bill the enactlng clause. Upon
this motion the debate commenced.
Mr.. Cambrcleng explained the object
and merits Of the bill briefly but forc.
bly,, Mr.. Pickens of South Carolina
then took the floor and defended the
bill with zeal but his speech disap.
pointed all expectations. 1t was not
distinguished, in any sense, for argu.
ment, enlarged views, or true eIo-
quence. Mir. Garland, next took the
floor, and the debate continues.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

Coon REAsoN.-Tho New York
Times, the organ Of the Conservative
party ofthat State, in reply to the ques-
tion--"Why take MIR. Clay for Pres-
dent Z" answers "Because he is IA re-
publican ofthe days Of Jefferson, the
mighty leader of the party in the days
of Madison, the upright and able states.
man, the ardent patriot, the honorable
man because with him, we could drive
"the Vandals out of Rome" and bring
back the government to the republican
track"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27
THE FLORIDA WAR NOT ENDED

THE FLORIDA WAR NOT ENDED
We regret TO have positive intelligence
that the war in Florida is not ended.
The Jacksonville Courier OF the 7th
inst. brings another account Of fight
with the Indians. A gentleman, d.
rect from Suzanne states that on Sat-
urday, the ID inst. person hunting in
the vicinity Of Falling Creek Settle
ment, discovered fresh Indian signs,
and Immediately returned to the settle
ment and informed Capt. Sunderlin,
who started the next morning. The
Indians were overtaken near the Oke-
fnoke Swamp, and sharp conflict
ensued, in which it is said the whites
acted bravely, but after having two of
his men wounded, Zone severely and
one mortality Capt. s. was compelled
by the superior force of the enemy TO
retreat. The next morning however,
he concluded to give them another
trial, and he overtook them-engaged,
and was again driven back-the force
of the Indians not known-but suppo-
sed to be double the number of the
whites. We hope for further particu-
lars IN time for our next paper.-BaH.
Chr0n.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

Curious CoINcIDENcE.-The Atlas
Of ninety guns, launched during the A.
merican war at Chatham, England, had
on the head the figure of Atlas supper
ting the globe. By an error the globe
was placed so high, that part OF II was
obliged TO be cut away before the bow
spirit could be fitted in. This part hap
pened to be 70 other than all North A
merica, and the carpenter who cut II a.
way was ar American.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

INDICTMENTS learn from Inc
Albany Journal, that the United States
District Court grand jury brought. IN
bills of indictment yesterday against
WILLIAM l.. MAcKENzIE, THOMAS ).
SUrHERLAp, WILLIAM JOHNSON, ana
one other individual whose name mas
not transpired. Witnesses are IN al
tendence from all the border counties.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

1t was stated in the Senate on Tues
day, that all banks in the Union, except
those in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana
and South Carolina, have ISSUED, or
paid OIL notes of less denomination
than SIS, since the Act Of June 30
Consequently the notes ofthe banks IN
four States only can be received ia
payment Of the public dues. unless the
law be atcred-R Rich. Wig.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

From the Natioasl Iateiiigencer Of Jsns ~.
ESCAPE OF HENDERSON, THE Cous-
rgRrxrrER.-Yesterday morning, be.
tween IL and 3 o'clock, John b. Hen
derson, who was confined in the jail OF
this county, under the charge oil ior-
ging Treasury notes, succeeded ~
breaking out OF prison, where he mac
been lodged since the both OF Apra
last The prisoner broke through the
wall Of his cell, which was not con-
struc,ed Of solid, but Of loose stones
hardly cemen,ed together with mortar.
Having got into the prison yard, lien
derson ascenicd the outer wall, and
thence descended into the street.
any new argument were needed
to prove the want of d new and sub
s.antal jail for the use Of this county.
and at so important station as that
Of the National Metropolis, il would
be found in this recent escape o. Hen
dorson. We took occasion, on the es-
cape Of Leland, not many months ago,
from our county Jail, TO speak plainly
upon this subject. We would now
respectfully suggest to those members
of Congress (if such there be) who
think there Is no want OF new prison
in this county, to call aud examine Tor
themselves the rotten condition OF oul
iai walls. We have ourselves exam
med the breach made by HENDERSON
and do not hesitate to say that we
have seen many a wooden jail in the
Western country which IS far more
substantial and secure than the prison
Of Washington county, District OF Co
| lumbia.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

DELAwARE.-Henry Clay has been
nominated by a convention of the
Wings Of this state, subject TO the de-
cislon of the National Convention
The meeting was said 10 have been the
largest that ever assembled in Della
ware. This gallant little State, will
ever be found among the foremost in
the support Of sound principles.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

Senator Strange, of North Carolina,
lately paid visit to his constituents,
and told them in confidence, among O.
Their things, ihat-"Henry Clay wos
man OF very ordinary abilities-such
as might be found at any of the cross
roads in North Carolina. Look you
there now !-Aler. Gar.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27
WuIrE's TRIAL.-Richard Fl. White

WHIrE's TRIAL.-Richard Fl. White
whose trial for the burning of the
Treasury building has been so long
pending has been acquitted upon the
plea Of limitations. Nine of the Ju.
rors rendered TO his counsel their be-
lief in writing Of Whites innocence of
the charge. The remaining three uni
ted in his acquittal or the the above
mentioned ground.-Fred. Enaminer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27
RAIL ROAD AooIDExr.-The Fred.

RAIL ROAD AccIDENT.-The Fred
erick Examiner Of June Goth, says: -
An accident occurred on the Baltimore
and Ohio Rail Road, on Friday last
by a collision of the passenger train
and burden car. An engineer from
Pennsylvania, who was on the engine
car was considerably injured. No
other personal Injuries occurred.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

A You've EDIToR.-A son of the
Editor of the Raleigh IN. CO. star
only nine years old, conducts niue
paper, called the Microcosm' a.
81 so per annum. The Register says
it is neatly printed, and lis articles are
chaste. This will make paragraph.
for an English paper under The head OF
" AmeYicaniSmS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

EXCITEMENT IN CuARLEsToN.-The
latest papers received from this city
bring the intelligence that the citizens
were under grea; excitement at the re-
peated attempts TO set fire to that city,
and a number of negroes were arrested
on suspicion of being the incendiaries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

EARTuouAKE.-A severe shock of
earthquake is said to have been dis
uncty felt at Louisville on the 9th
inst. Some respectable persons say
that it caused vibration of two or
three inches in the tops Of the houses.
1t was attended by no little alarm, aud
many persons rushed from their Hou.
SEES into the streets.
A slighter shock is said to have
been observed at the same time in Cn-
cinnati.-Aler Gdz.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27

FIRES On Monday the 18th inst,
between the hours Of and o'clock,
a fire broke out in the house formerly
occupied by David Donnan, ST., at the
upper end of Halifax street, which was
entirely consumed, (the wind being S.
S. E. } together with nine other wood
ed buildings! We have not heard of
the amount Of damages sustained.
On the next day, about ii o'clock,
a most daring attempt 10 destroy this
place was made by setting fire to a
stable in the rear ofth Masonic Hall
aud in the very center of the town;
but which was fortunately discovered
before it had made much Roadway,
and ex,lngaised. We understand that
two white persons, together with ne
gro, have tsnn taken into custody on
suspicion Of having had an agency in
setting fire to the house on Halifax
street; and that negro girl had been
apprehended, charged with setting the
stable on fire. -PeterS5urg Constella-
ton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-06-27
From the Rochester Democrat Of June Is.

RUmoR OF ANOTHER OUTRAGE
We find the following paragraph IN The
Toronto Patriot Of Tuesday afternoon.
We have reason to believe that it is
true, although it is possible that 1t is
not. We give 1t as we find II:
"Another division of the pirates is
at work on Lake Erie, where schoo-
ner, laden with merchandise belonging
10 Mr.. Chrysler, Of Niagara, has been
captured. A despatch, announcing
this new outrage, arrived in the city
last night, but nothing more than the
bare fact has transpired."
The Kingston Spectator of Saturday
SAYS -" Two steamers were out last
night, having troops or board, search
ing round the islands for the plumber
ers, and are not yet returned.
OUrRaGE.--Wc are mortified to say
that Major Webb, the British officer
commanding opposite Black Rock,
while on visit TO our city yesterday
afternoon, was insulted and maltreated
by parcel Of worthless fellows, who
constituted themselves champions of
the national honor The Court OF
General Sessions, now sitting, have
called special grand jury, on motion
1f the District Attorney, for the prompt
investigation Of the outrage .-BuD.
idr,