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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
The Schooner Tippecanoe, left this
port yesterday. bound down.

W Our readers will observe in our
columns call, signed by large num-
ber Of our citizens, for a county Wing
meeting, to be holden at the Commercial
Buildings in Maumee City. We hope
every township in the county will be
represented. The time has come when
complete organization is expected and
needed, not only in this county, but in
this district. 1t is the only thing that
can give us that weight in the National
and State councils which our local stu
alton, present and prospective import
ance, and the interests of the people de-
mand.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
For the Maumee Express.

Mr.. Editor.-I have facetious next
door neighbor, who has a dry way OF
his own, Of saying things. For the first
time since the Canada war, | have seen
Patriot to-day. He came into my oo-
micil with modest blush on his coun-
tenance, his coat slit open most sympa-
thetically upon the left shoulder-his face
bespotted with scabs-his pants some
what uncomfortably out at the knees, and
his shoes presenting miniature person
ton Of two canoes. He bashfully en-
quired the road to Gibraltar. MY next
door neighbor instinctively took the hint
and asked him if he was not Patriot.
The gentleman evinced no disposition to
evade the question, but promptly replied
in the affirmative, and thereupon COM
nenced detailed account of the battles
he had, and had not fought. The course
Of General Scott came in for a share OF
his animadversion. Among other things
he said, the General, in a speech made to
them, (the Patriots) at Sandusky, told
them they were so fond of fighting, ne
had determined to give them enough Of
it,-together with many other things
which Inow disrcmember, but OF which,
nevertheless, the Patriot disapproved.
NV next-door neighbor was all attention
and seemed to synpathise deeply in the
cause Of the Patriots. When he COM
.nenced, in reply, an animidversion up
an The conduct Of Gen. Scott, the palrl-
ot's counienance, which till then had been
downcast and beclouded, instantly light.
ed up; for he felt gratifed and cheered
at having found a sympathetic response
in the bosom Of So well appearing and
intelligent stranger. My next-door
neighbor began by remarking that Gen.
Scott occupied a very high and resPon-
sible position, and ought not to make as
sertions not characterised by the strict
est regard to truth, and went on to say
that assertions Of the sort he had made,
that the Patriots were fond Of fighting,
&C., Sc. were but poorly sustained by
facts--thai SO far as he had heard the
facts in the different affiays they had
had withthe Royalists, the direct reverse
had been the case, and they had invarl-
ably shown themselves the most peacea-
.bly inclined citizens in the world. The
Patriot began directly to see the bearing
Of This remark, and started for the door,
observing on his way out, that nothing
but the grossest ignorance could have IN
duced remark OF the kind. My next
door neighbor, however, tho he regrets
any disagreement with the Patriot, sun
thinks there is more truth than poetry in
the remark at which he takes exceptions,
and 50 thinks
Yourmost obedient,
BLUNDERBLUss.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
DurIIrre LAw.-On the I'd instant,
Your most obedient,
BLUNDERBLUss

DuELLrNG LAw.-On the I'd instant,
Mr.. Prentis of Vermont, introduced a
bill into the Senate to prohibit the giving
Or receiving challenge within the Dis
trics Of Columbia, to fight duel, and for
the punishment thereof which was read
twice. by general consent, and referred
tothe committee on the Judiciary.
This bill inhicts the punishment OF
death on all concerpedin a duel which
results in death; from five to ten years
csafinement in the Penitentiary on all
concerned in giving or receiving a chal-
lence and from three to seven years
for assault, defamation, or abuse for re-
fusing q challenge.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
From the Cleveland Herald and Gazette.

COMMERCE. OF CLEvELAND.-The dep
uty Collector of this Port, has obligingly
furnished us with the following valuable
statistics Of the Lake Commerce Of
Cleveland, in 1887.
Whole number of American vessels
arrived at the Port Of Cleveland, with
cargoes, the past year, $50. British
vessels, ls0. Aggregate tonnage Of
American vessels arrived with cargoes,
9O,25O. OF British vessels, 6.9l7.
Aggregate tonnage Of steamboats, ar
rived the past year, 100000. Whole
number of schooners belonging to the
Port Of Cleveland, 81. OF sloops do. 8.
Briggs, 8. Ships, l. Steamboats,, o.
Whole amount Of tonnage belonging to
the Port of Cleveland, exclusive Of steam
boat tonnage, 4,9O3. Whole amount o.
steamboat tonnage, 1890. Whole num-
ber of men employed on board steam
boats and vessels belonging to the Port
Of Cleveland, 55S. *Wholc value o.
exports, to American Ports. from Cleve.
land, s3, l6O,sO0. Whole value Of ex-
ports form Cleveland to foreign ports
.$20S,0 900. tWhole value Of imports in
American vessels from American ports,
E$4,25S,0 900. tWhole value of imports
of foreign growth and manufacture, in
British and American vessels, 1914, 800.
Cleveland Harbor opened March II,
1887, closed January 9th, 1888.
. *Principal articles exported, Flour, Wheat
Corn, Pork, Butter, and Lard.
Principal articles imported are Merchan-
disc, Salt, and Lumber.
tPrinciple articles, lumber and Stone.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

Curious BIRD.-One of the most sin
gular species of feathered tribe proba-
bly, in this country, may be seen at the
store of Mr.. John P. Bessonet, No. &c,
Nassau street. We are not sufficiently
versed in ornithology to say to what
genius this remarkable bird belongs, any
more than it is said to be native of the
East Indies, is principally black, with a
yellow streak near the neck, and about
the size ofthe crow. Its very great Pc
culiarity consists in its close imitation to
the human voice, and the accuracy and
distinctness with which it pronounces
number OF words and sentences that it
has been taught, and the facility with
which it catches and repeats almost ev-
cry description Of sound. 1t has the fac
ulty not merely Of repeating what is
said TO it, but also Of making pertinent
replies to ordinary questions put to it
Its voice very much resembles that Of
the old gentleman to whom it belongs,
and for whom it seems to have an affec-
tionate regard. When stranger en-
ters the store, the bird usually calls out
to its master in the adjoining room, I'm
Gle somebody in the store If it
be asked by a stranger what its name is,
itreadily answers .Mingo,' poor Mingo.'
And not unfrequently returns the inter-
rogatory what is your namep 1t sa-
lutes every one that comes in with cor
dial good morning. laughs heartily at
all the jokes which pass at his expense,
whistles an infinite variety of tunes
coughs like an old man In consumption,
and in short is so perfect in its imitation
tof the human voice, as 10 deceive any
one who has never before heard him.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

THE IND1ANs.-The small pox is ma.
king horrible ravages among the lndi'
ans of the far West. Major Pitcher in.
forms the Indian Department from St.
Louis, that the loathsome disease has
converted the Indian country of the up
per Missouri into one great grave yard
Of theMandans, numbering 1900 souls
but 81 are left. The disease has reach.
ed the Blackfeet Of the Rocky Mountains
and swept off band of 1000 lodges
Other large tribes are sharing the same
fate.-CLeueldnd Gazette.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

1t is said that the present fashion Of
wearing the hair in long 'splatches' over
the ears was introduced by cropped
convict, in order to hide the evidence ol
bis infamy.
A western editor in giving an account
of hurricane, says" 1t is utterly i'm
possible to describe the scene of DESC
|iation presented to the eye. We saw
as many as four hogs killed"
The Newark Times advertises for a
quantity Of ducks with good broad bills,
to clean the mud out Of the streets. This
is downright quacke'y.
A Jack Ketch lately undertook to
hang criminal, but in state of mental
absence, he put the rope round his own
neck, and did not discover his mistake
until he heard his neck crack when he
was swinging off.
John said a careful father, don't
give cousin Simeon's horses too many
oats-you know they have hay,'
'Yeth thur, said John, moving towards
the barn.
'And bark ye, John, don't give too
much hay-you know they have oats.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
INCIDENT IN THE BATTLE OF CHrPPI

INCIDENT IN THE BATTLE OF CHIPPE-
wA.-While Gen. Scott was in town
Yesterday, several OF our citizens called
to pay their respects to him among
others, Mr.. H. one of our most estima
BILE citizens, who had known General
Scott in the war of 1912. General S.,
in introducing Mr.. H. TO his aids, refer
red TO an incident in the Battle of Chip
pewa. In the engagement on the 5ih OF
July, 1914, General Scott said he saw
three drummer boys who were near the
troops and exposed to the fire Of the ene-
my. He directed them to go back
where they would be out of Danger
The boys retired two Of their drums
had been spoiled by shot and the three
boys were disputing about the posses
sion of the third drum, which was whole,
when two of them were killed by can
non ball, which took off the heads of
both. General Scott said that one Of
The most affecting sights he ever beheld,
was the surviving boy, gazing at the bod
les of his two companions it was a
spectacle which made him weep. The
boys were all about Is years of age
The survivor was 1--WE presume there is
no indelicacy in mentioning the name0
Mr., Jarvis F. Hanks, of this city, who,
in reference to this incident, may say with
the Roman poet, or in more devout
sense,
Sic me servant .Appollo--"
Cleveland Herald.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

could be seen but his glafing eye-balls.
Aiming directly between them, Ildeter.
mined to fire, and straining every nerve
10 keep my hand from trembling, pulled
The trigger. The report echoed and re-
echoed through the surrounding forests.
y | knew no more--the excitement was
sstoo much for mel swooned. y
u When recovered, the whole compa-
any were in CONSERVATION. Some sup
blposed The Indians had attacked us--oth-
( ers thought robbers were about to plum
der US. AS soon as could speak en-.
nnired If | had killed him." "killed
who ~ exclaimed all. Why, the pan.
9thcr.D This gave a new clue 10 the at
riair, and search was Immediately com
menced. But no panther was found
no blood--no tracks. Upon close ex
aninationit il was ascertained that the bal
had entered an old log, exactly in the
centre Of two particles Of decaying wooe
which had formed into fox-fre, (phos
phorus) and in the dark had the appear
.ance Of fire. The shadows occasione'
! by the Pickering light, ! had conjure'
p into huge panther, and in the heighlh
z ofboyish heroism, had fred at him.
This anecdote was a standing Jok
upon me for years, and even now nev
er 90 out on a hunting excursion wlthou
remembering A Night in the Beec'
Woods. *.*
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

FIRST ARRIvAL.---The steamboat
Wayne, belonging to this place, which
ran last season upon the upper Maumee,
broke from her moorings above Defiance
and drifted down the river to Waterville,
on Sunday last. On Tuesday she was
manned, and safely run over the dams
and rapids to this place, having accom-
plished the distace of over fifty miles,
without material injury, though most of
the distance surrounded with floating ice,
and with no person on board.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

CLEARING OuT.-The ice moved out
OF the river opposite this place, in grand
style, on Sunday last. Some damage
was done at the ship yards, and upon the
wharves, and much Of the fence was
swept from the bottoms above. The wa
terwas higher than has been observed in
any spring freshet since 1888. We are
in hopes Of seeing the steamboats, in mo-
ton in a few days.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

LHaIsLATIvB.-The Withholding and
Vernon river improvement bill has be-
come law, after spirited opposition.
The bill to incorporate the Black River
Hydraulic Company, in Lorain county,
is also alaw, and to please the loco foco
Hubbard and his supporters, in that coun-
ty, the wings permitted him to engraft all
his radical notions into the act. The
law will probably be dead letter, SO far
as any organization of the company is
concerned. The bill from the Senate to
abolish the Board of Public Works, and
revive the Board Of Canal Commissions
crs was passed to q third reading in the
House late on Friday night, after warm
debate. The Bill for the improvement
Of the Black Swamp Road passed both
houses Cleuelaud Hera Id.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
THE BLACK SWAMP RoAD.-Perhap

THE BLACK SWAMP RoAD.-Perhaps
no matter Of equal local Importance,
with that of this thoroughfare, has been
acted Upon the present session. Weare
happy to learn that the bill has passed
both houses, and has irrevocably become
the law Of the land. The bill provides
for a loan of forty thousand dollars, to
be expended during the present year, in
McAdamising the road, under the su'
perintendence of the Board of Canal
Commissioners. We understand that the
commencement is to be made at this end
of the route, thus improving the worst
part first, and rendering available, both
for the use of the road, and for building
purposes, the fine quarries of stone that
abound in this portion of the Black
Swamp.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

THE CANAL EsTIMATEs.--We under
stand that the long deferred estimates up
on the Canal are at length to be paid. A
report is current that they are to be paid
in Post Notes of one of the Ohio Banks,
due one year from date, and without in
terest. There is great reason to appre-
hend, if this should be the case, that the
pressure heretofore felt in money matters
will not, as has been expected. berelieved
by the payment. 1t can hardly be ex-
pected that these Post Notes will circu-
late. at par, and any depreciation will put
a stop to their circulation. The whole cr-
culating medium Of the country has al
ready passed through the hands Of the
contractors, and those who have made
loans to contractors, are anxiously look
ing for sometbing in return that will pay
their debts in New York, without depre-
citation. We fear the Post Notes will
not do it, and Of course they will not cir
culate. In the mean time. the money
lenders. whether Banks or individuals,
must stop lending, when there isno pros
pect Of payment; the Post Notes must
lie dead in the hands Of the receivers,
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

CANNON. One John Canon, a negro
whois taking up subscriptions, profess.
edly for the assistance ofa negro colony
in Upper Canada, is said to be an impos.
ter. Many Of The good people Of Ohio
have by his agency become what the ell
der Mr.. Weller elegantly called, "wic-
tins OF Cannon"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

Mr.. Morris, of Ohio, has declaredhis
intention 10 obey the Instructions of the
Legislature, in relation to the Sub Trea-
sury scheme. He says: "My views
of Instructions are. tina: the Senator, il
he could obey consistently, should obey;
and if he was in doubt upon any ques-
ton, should obey and if he disagreed
with his constituents, he should not obey
but resign.
He hoped the bill might be so amend
ded as to be made acceptable TO the
people, but he doubted whether it would
be so amended. He would not vote
for that part of the bill which puts the
public money under bolts and bars, into
safes and boxes" &c.
1t may, then, be safely inferred that
Mr.. Morris does agree with the instruc-
tions.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

"Troubles still seem to be brewing in
Canada" says an exchange paper. 1t
is plain that something ales the Province,
whether it has been malt-treated or not.
Hartford Courier.
1t seems that the Patriots have been
pretty we'll mashed, and that 'stilling
is now the only thing necessary.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

from Buffalo, direct to this river. There
can be no doubt of the justice of our
claims upon this head. as there is no
good reason for sending our letters on a
pilgrimage either to Detroit or through
the Black Swamp, before they come to
hand.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

A bill Incorporating a company to
construct Bridge across the Maumee
river at this place, has been passed by
the Legislature. We are not acquaint-
ed with the provisions Of the bill, further
than that the location fixed upon by the
charter is the foot of Conant street.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

The first number Of the Common
School Director, has been issued by Mr..
Lewis, the School Superintendent Of
Ohio, and will be forwarded to every
County Auditor in the State.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

The bill dispensing with the services
of the Board of Public Works, has pass
ed, and the Board of Canal Commission
ers is revived, in nearly the same form
that it existed before the organization Of
the Borad of Public Works.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

ADEATn OF GEN. ScorT. Official in
telligence has been received at the War
Department. Of the death of Gen. Win.
field Scott. Report says that he was
accidentally killed by one of his own
men. No further particulars are given.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

The Boston Courier says it is repor-
led that the brother Of Mr.. Cllley has
gone to New York to chaIlange Mr..
Webb, and that he is determined TO fight,
andif Webb declines, he will shoot him
in the street.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

The British authorities are collecting
and throwing up breast works,
along the river opposite Detroit. They
better be quict<-Post.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

The Boston Atlas Of Tuesday says
(" The books Of the fremont House a1-
nounce the arrival Of the Right Apn.55
Earl Of Gosford, late Governor GcpesalL
Of Canada, with bis suite.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
THE SuB-TREAsuRY.-A vote h

The SUB TREAsURY.-A vote has
been taken in the Senate, OH motion to
postpone Mr.. Wright's Bill to the next
session, which was decided (Yeas %,
Nays 29,) in the negative. The most
common opinion as to the fate Of that
measure, at present, is that it will pass
both Houses Of Congress, and become
the law of the land. Messrs. Allen and
Morris, Senators from Ohio, are found
among the most jealous advocates and
supporters of the bill, Notwithstanding
the instructions they have received TO
the contrary.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

The Charter election in this city takes
place on Monday, next.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

PUBLIC SENT1MENT.-The citizens Of
the Western Reserve speak but one SEN
timent in reference to the next Presiden-
cy. They exhibit, we are pleased to
perceive, an undivided front in favor Of
Henry Clay. Meetings have been held
in various other portions Of the state, al
which this distinguished statesman has
been put in nomination and notwith-
standing the efforts which are making
to forestall public sentiment in the south
ern counties, we believe thatif the choice
of the citizens of Ohio could be clearly
ascertained, it would be founa to be in
favor of the illustrious statesman above
mentioned. Wehope that the Wings
of not merely the Reserve, but those Of
the State, generally, may speak out up
on the subject, and declare their prefer
ence.--C Cleveland Intelhgencer.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
RE-xcrroNs.--The ALBANY Arpus and

RE-AorroNs.- The Albany Argus and
its loco foco echoes, promised great re-
actions in thd Empire state in the spring,
and Croswell set up loud shout over a
slight gain in one or two early town elec-
tions. Hewill be mum hereafter. as the
political tornado of last fall does not ap-
pear to have yet spent its fury, and the
last vestiges of Van Buren loco focoism
are being swept away by the people at
the town elections. The late Wing pa
pers from that state, are filled with go-
rious 're-actions.'
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24

THE ACT OF INCoRpoRATIoN.-The
Act Incorporating Maumee City, has at
length passed both houses of the Legis-
lature. and become law. Its provisions,
as we understand, do not vary material
ly from those fixed upon by our citizens,
as the basis of the petition.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-03-24
MAUMEE EXPRESS.
SATURDAY. MARCH "a. 1889.

Gun PApER.-The next number co-
ses the first volume Of the Maumee Ex-
press. Our thanks are due to our Gus
toners generally, and the Merchants of
Maumee City in particular, for the liber-
al manner in which, during these hard
times, they have contributed to our sup
port. We have still many accounts re-
naming unsettled, and we would earn
estly request our subscribers, and others
indebted to us, to bear us in mind. We
want to improve our paper, and to lay
out a large sum in materials for that pur-
pose, and this sum we must receive from
those who are indebted to US, and we
have determined to improve our sheet in
proportion 10 the payments we receive.