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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

SnooTIse .FrsH.-In Usquhart's Travels in.
the East, it is stated that the inhabitants of,
Baba suspended q piece Of bread over tho
stream, just teuchingh. The small fish, gath
er round to pick it, and large ones make darts
at the smulfish. The sportsman is establish
ed in the tree, with his gun pointed on ths.spot..
His dexterity consists in knowing the way Of
the large fish sufficiently to hit them the very
instant that they are getting mouthful of
minnows. GN ffatH IA. tfAf5
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

SILK IN ILLIsols.-The editor of the Chica-
go Democrat says, he has been presented by
Mr.. Hosmer, of Rockford with valuable spe-
cimen Of that gentleman's. first and second
crop of cocoons this year. Sufficient expert
ments, it is thought, have been made to esta-
blish the fact, that the climate Of northern Illi-
nois is not too cold for tho successful cultiya-
ton of the silk worm. s, faEs'l3f-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

GENERAL HARRIsoN.---The st. Louis Bull
)etin says. "It gives us much pleasure to see
the course which the great majority of the
Wing papers of Missouri are pursuing relative
to the Presidency. They are determined to
unite upon the strongest man, and they have
nearly all declared themselves in favor of the
Ohio Farmer. IF the Republicans ofithe Uni
ted States wish TO ensure victory to the good
cause, they should at once raise his banner, for
he is undoubtedly the most popular man in the
Union, with the great body of the people. A
multiplicity of names can only serve to distract
the party, and if we consult its interests, we
should at once unite upon that individual who
is acknowledged to be the strongest. Gen.
Harrison has pledged himself to serve but a
single term, and it will then be time enough
for others to follow him, whose names have
been suggested in connection with the Presi-
dency.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

RATHER ANclRNT.-In the village of Csaho-
kla, Illinois is a church built by the French set
lers, in 1893, "llaving battledwith tho storm for
more thana century," The bell that hangsin
the church, was brought from France more than
a century and q half ugo.--]Niles Int.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

A cat about mile from Richmond Va. lately
found hall grown flying squirrel in the
woods, which she brought home and placed in,
a box containing straw, and quantity of, other
soft materials. She watched it with moth.
er's care, and would only leave it when she went
in search offood, and she appeared as much at,
tached to it,as lift had been her own offspring.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

The Madisonian says many Of tho Southern
Representatives, believing that no National
Bank can be established during Mr.. Van Bu-
ren's term, are willing to adopt the deposite
system as recommended by Mr. Riyes, in pre-
ference to the Sub-treasury ofthc administra-
tion.-BuF. Pal. a4i
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

correspondent Of the New York Commer-
cial Advertiser, writing from Detroit states that
million ofbushels Of wheat viii be sent to N.
York, during the present year from Michigan.
This if it be true, speaks much in favor Of the
agriculture ofthis young commonwealth which
bids fair at no distant period TO become one Of
the most important in the confederacy.-St
Louis Bulletin.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

The Albany Synod has been divided. The
division has taken place in consequences Of a
difference Of opinion between the Old and New
School. The Albany Evening Journal says 1t
was effected without any thing being said or,
done.--BnE Pat. j
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

INTERESTING TO- SMoKERs.-. An article has
been invented which very much enhances the
enjoyment of cigar. 1t consists of a tube
with q bulb the centre for the reception, Of
cotton, which absorbs all the oil Of the weed,
leaving the smoker the pure zand nnalloyed
flavor of the cigar. j. f..
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03
GarBs BAY, tW. T.) Sept. 90. :

| S1fSI7Ass' IN u 7 W Il Y OVPV'~ ~"'
Miners, take notice, for we expect soon to
hear ofvaluable mines beng opened near this
place. A day or two since we were presented
with specimen of' dead iron ore' from Ocon-
to, and very white, translucent "Plaster of
Paris" from Sturgeon Bay; and to-day we re-
ceive similar specimens from the lime ledge
east of Depere. Native copper has also been
fourd in this country. Brown county must be
geologically surveyed--she is full Of mineral.
-Wisconsis Democrot
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

The RvERs.--The Ohio has risen slightly
at Pittsburgh, and navigation will now be re-
sumed. The arrival of small boat at Ports
mouth from Cincinnati, is announced as nov
city. The Cincinnati steamboat list has stood
for sometime-arrivals none, departures none.
The Mississippi at New Orleans is fifteen feet
below high water mark. Most of the steam
boats running between ST. Louis and New Or
leans are aground or laid up. Even fiat boats
met with difficulty in descending the mighty
river Broad horns are aground high and dry,
the whole length of the river, according to the
New Orleans Commercial Bulletin. The pro-
ductions Of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, are
thus kept back from market, and the blocking
up of the great channel of trade, keeps back
the Fall business Of the southern emporium
Glen. Her. st@t.5 gf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

NAvIaATfoN OF THE KALAMAZOO The
first steamboat to navigate the Kalamazoo Ri
yer, was launched at Singapore, Michigan, on
the 18th inst, 1t is intended to ply between
the village Of Allegan and the mouth of the
river. = s4 as@- "'' t
ATLANTIC STEAM NAvIeATIoN.--A writer
In the Courier 8. Enquirer says it is in con-
temptation to get up an association at New
York, to build steam ship to run to Liverpool,
in connection with the company already esta-
blshed there. The directors in Liverpool, it
is said, are desrous of forming their conhec-
tion of ofreciprocal benefits and thus, steam ma
vigation, among other advantages, will have
this beneficial one, ofdoiDg away with the feel
ings of jealousy and opposition which might
subsst, ifthe advantages were to be alone
side.-Buf. Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

done. Ifthey do not act, their power hangs
to them by frail tenure indeed, and the ruins
Of their dominion tumbling about their carr. WIN
be the certain reward which they shall receive
for deceiving and humbugging the people.
One of the most ridiculous things of the
day is the habit editors have Of explaining
away the defeat of their party at an election,
and one of the sillest reasons that can possi-
bly, be given for defeat is that, "many of
our party stayed away from the polls" A man
who will neglect to give his vote on the day
Of an important Election is unworthy to be
considered as belonging to any party. Lot
no such man be counted, spoken Of or depened
upon. He is an alien and unworthy of the
high trust that has been placed in his hands; a
traitor to the government that has watched
over him and protected his interests. He
should be remembered only that he may the
more effectually be forgotten.
| -------
To the eye of philosophical observer, the
American people, and their government appear
to betravelling in opposite directions. BY the
means of the great locomotive, credit, the
people are rushing forward to prosperity with
railroad speed. Credit is made the great
propogator ofcapital; with its assistance every
thing is undertaken, every thing is done, every
thing is successful. In its use America is be.
coming wonder to herself and subject ol
admiration to the civilized world. All her great
undertakings, from the grand canal that first
opened the waters of our magnificent inland
seas TO the ocean, TO the last railroad that has
glided like huge serpent over the prairies Of
the west have had their inception and complo-
ton by the assistance of credit. And in this
respect, the genius of the people impels them
onward, Every day our country presents new
mines of wealth, and every day is new appli-
cation to credit for the development of those
resources. The people acknowledge the ON
Impotence Of this prime mover, and they are
striving by every means to increase It's poten-
cy, extend its benefits through all ranks and
classes, and to take away those restrictions
that ignorance has thrown in its way to check
and bar its progress.
The government, on the other hand is retro
gradng--it is experimenting backwards. 1t
is groping in the dust of past ages for its pre-
misses, instead of seizing conclusions already
made clear, and rushing onwards to more glo-
rious and valuable discoveries. Like the trav-
eler lost in the praires, 1t is following back the
path it pursued in its progress forward. Re-
pudiating credit, it sits, like superannuated
miser, surrounded with stone walls and iron
bars, studious only for the preservation of its
gold and silver.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

BRIfIsn SEAMEN.--1'he total number Of
Britishseamen serving at present in British yss-
sells, is one hundred and fifty six thousand
eight hundred and seyenty-two.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

FARMIrs.--The ancient Romans SO highly
esteemed the employment of agriculture that
the highest praise they could bestow upon q
man, was to say that he cultivated his own
lands. Their greatest and most .illustrious
men in the early ages of their republic, devoted
their time to this occupation--that is to say,
they were farmers. Their greatest generals,
likewise during the intervals Of space, were
in this habit, and prided themselves upon til
ling the soil. ,es ssse :4sn i
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

Prentice thinks that those editors who
infer that because tile Loco focos have gained
the state, Harrison should be the presidential
candidate, must be steam- boats 1t drawing
differences.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

REMIErscEEcE.---The Hon. Guan C. Yer
planck at dinneron board the Great Western
related the following: ssss q
q Looking over (said he, a number Of old
New York papers, met with one publisher
about the middle Of the last century, giving
an account Of the coronation Of George mi.
which had been 5roughtin a vessel called Sally
Ann; from Bristol to this port in eig III 1faus.
i could not help being struck with tie wonder.
fuI improvement in our day, by the construc.
Etion Of such vessels as the Great Western,
which brought to this port from the same city
a full account of the Ike event, in the corona
tion Of Queen Victorin, u fourteen days and
some fesO houvs.T III sSssssh nssss q
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

RIaHT DEcIsIoN.-Capt. Clark of the U. 8.
ship Lexington, on being promoted TO the rank
Of Post Captain was presented by his crew
with the sum Of Of 5000, to buy pair Of gold
epauletts. Capt. Clark, with manifest propri-
ETY., declined accepting this present from his
crew, expressing to them at the same time his
sense Of theiK kindness and attachment, and
giving them sound and wholesome advice
as to their conduct in their respective sta
tions. u .saa1
Capt. Clark has thus given good example,
and thereby, as we hope, put a stop to prac-
tice incompatible with due snbordination and
wholesome dicipline, that ofa commander re-
ceiving presents from those under his conf
mand IN Y. .Aniericaa.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

Ho! Ho STOP, STOP, STOP THERE.-Did any
one say that We had abandoned our principles,
turned tail to our party and gone over to- the
enemyl Aye, they did say that same.
They lie in their throats, the rascals. Do
they think because they are honest, there is to
be no more cakes and ale? Do they think that
nnder the penalty Of the peins forte Ct dire,
we are obliged to swallow whole party, Of
falls and all, even as q gourmand bolts an oys-
ter, without first inquiring Of his nose asto its
sweetness? We shall do no such thing.
We profess to know what Democracy
means. LISA name that neither party is fnl.
ly entitled to. Shall we abandon it for that
No--no-no, not we. r4{
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-11-03

Itappears likely that we shall have a docile
executive during the coming term, the Cover
nor elect beng under bonds for his good beha-
viour. osstfs
GF Black Hawk is said 10 have died at bis
camp Dn the Desmoines, on the Sd ult, aged
rs. ...,.. s,:isa-tt n.
WHBAT.--Shipped from Cleveland from lst,
to 18th October, 1se, 14e bushels!
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24

not the National Institution arrest the
evil? There was then no Proclamation,
no Force Bill, no Expunging process, no
Veto, no removal of the Depositcs, and no
Specie Circular, No one pretended to
charge The administration with the dis
tress that seemed to sweep every vestigc
OF prosperity and happiness from the face
of the land. And why, we ask, did not
the United States Bank arrest this om:n-
GUS state of things9 Because it was the
cause. Meyer, while the offences Of this
Institution shall be remembered against it
will the people consent to its re-establish-
ment.
Mr.. Word concludes his profound and
erudite letter by telling his Grenada
friends that they must look out for some
other man TO serve them, that he will not
be a candidate at the next election. So
it seems that his political ambition is sati-
ated, and he has seen glory enough for one
man. Well, peace to the dead, and may
there be no contention between Ajax and
Ulyssis-about who should put on the ar
NOR of this departed Achilles.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24
M I s. q - q L a EY ID o ilfs3
no PATIENTS.

The right education Of your children
is dearer to you than any earthly o5-
ject; for a good education is a young
mans best capital. TO educate your
children well, is to give them fair
start in the world--it is to give them All
equal chance for the privileges and ho-
nors Of manhood.
But, to keep them from school the
most of the time-to furnish them with
a miserable useless tcacher,-to deny
them the necessary and most approved
school-books-to be unwilling 10 spend
little to procure papers and books
for general information and reading
to do these things, oreither one ofthese
is to do your children an incalculabls
injury.
You wish your children to be COM
panions Of the virtuous and intelligent
then make them virtuous and intelii-
gent; unless you do this, your children
will be unfit for such society as you
wish them to keep. You wish your
offspring respected and influential
morality and intellect are always re-
spected, and these qualities are always
influential too. You do. .lot wish 9TH
ers to trample upon the rights Of your
children-you do not wish others to
lead them,t to think forthem, or to make
them mere tools for ambitious ends.--
Then give them an education--a mind,
that they may know and keep their
rights-that they may think for them
selves, and have the privileges of free
men. Ignorance is always the vassal
tho slave of intelligence. The edu-
Gated man always has had, and always
will have the advantage OF ignorance;
and if you let your children grow up
uneducatcd, you let them grow up to
be the tools and the slaves Of othels.-
You csnnot do your children a greater
injury than to let them step into man
hood uneducated; and in no other way
can you do our free institutions "a great
err injury.
You ought to put into ycurchildrtn's
hands every thing that assists or en-.
tourages them in their studies. Do you
hesitate at the expense9 If you can
strengthen one moral feeling, or one
intellectual faculty in your child, YOU
are well paid for almost any expense.
Wealth will not make your offspring
great or happy-happiness and great,
ness consists in virtue and knowledge.
Let the education of your children,
then, be your first care.-Com. Schsot
Almanac.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24

think of Syssiphus and his stone. Lik
him they have always been enduavoring
to get their stone up the mountain. Aa-
ron Burr, the traitor to his country was a
famous stone, they rolled and rolled, but
like the stone of Syssiphus, just before it
got to the top, down it came, and it rolled
back with such increased momentum, that
they could not stop it, and it went far be-
yond their reach. John @. Adams was
huge stone, which seemed to roll little
easier, with much ado, by bribery and in
trigue they succeeded in getting it 10 the
summit ofthe hill, but just as they thought
they had it securely fixed, down in came,
bearing in its impetuous course all their
blushing honors and cmoluments of Office.
They are now trying to roll Henry Clay
up the mountain, but, alas! he they can
not get there! II is hard stone to roll,
it will not roll, It has too many long, sharp
angles; on one side projects the Tariff, on
another the Land Bill, on another "Clay's
Speech, denouncing the settlers upon pub
lie lands," and on another ABOLITION.
ISM. Such thing can't roll. And be-
hold what eminences on the mountain rise
before them; the elections in Maine, Ohio.
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and other states.
How shall they surmount them? They
can't! they can't!! Only see, already they
begin to faint and falter. How still is that
voice which but last year made the vault
of Heaven ring again, with the shoots Of
victory. Yes, after the New York cleo
tions, last fall, they proclaimed from the
house tops, that victory had perched on
their banner, and the Van Buren, dynasty
was at an end. Sed Temporal mutantur
o! lizard and cruel fate! Ere the war worn
veterans could loose from their faces their
siziers to delight their longing eyes with
view ofthe promised land, the Tahlcaux
dissolves; the conquered hosts Of banner
ed knights. the trophies of victory, the
fertile fields, and the gorgeous city with
its White House, "vanish like the baseless
fabric Of vision"
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24

/ Lady Blessington says; II have re-
marked, that the generality of my sex
prefer those Of the other sex who are
ola grave and sentimental turn, proyii,
ded always that the gravity does not
proceed from dullness, but from re-
fecting cast of mind, which increases
their respect while il adds to the inter
est they experience. / have known
q pale face and pensive manner make
impressions on female hearts that had
successfully resisted the attacks Of rud-
dy countenances and celebrating GAL
ETY.; the possessors of these agreements
being more calculated to amuse than
interest, are rarely remembered when
absent. Woman seldom forgctt me
man who makes them sigh: but rarely
recur to him who has excited their
mirth, even though a, brilliant wit NAV
have been displayed in his bon mois
and good stories. He, therefore. who
would captivate. the fastidious taste &c
the sex, must eschew too frequent smiles
even though he may have fine teeth.
and must likewise avoid occasioning or
promoting the exhibition of those near.
ly ornaments in he's he wishes perma-
nently to close.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24
"By our Pastor perplext,
How shall we determined
"Watch and pray" says the Text;
"Go to Sleep" says the Sermon. "

60 to Sleep" says the Sermon"
The Text Of the modern State Right.
eaders,-''State Rights" is but another
name for Whigery-Federalism, used rs
gull-trap in the South--in this county car
be gathered from resolutions passed at 6
meeting lately held in this place, in which
they declare fer National Institution
one too, the presiding diety of which de.
clares, possesses powers sufficient to crush
at will all the State Institutions. What
consummate hypocrisy does it evince in
such men, to say that they are republi-
cans! declaration that supposes the
people capable Of selfgoverment, and in
the next breath to say that they cannot
manage their own State affairs, but must
have King, in the form of Bank, as
REGULATOR" An institution that
gives exclusive privileges of which all
others are deprived-an incorporation
which federalism has used as the grand
lever by which it gave motion to the Ia
riff, Internal improvements, &c. &c. The
most extraordinary thing Of all is The cant
Of these gentry about strict construction
of the constitution, when in fact. such an
institution is not recognised in that Nag
ma CkGrtG, and never has been seen there
but through the smoked glasses of FEEDER,
alism. Nay, more, it was proposed and
rejected by those who framed the constitu-
ton. But what care those who oppose
the many; the people and the govern
ment of their choice for the consti-
tuition! Even the Federalsts cannot agree,
so indefinite is their own notions and
readings of that instrument, on the pre-
else article or section that autherises U.
8. Bank, but our State Rights men agree
with the Blue-Lights that it is somewhere. !
If this party had either shame or consis-
tency, they would not attempt to force on
he people, by suffering and distress, that
hated institution, against which they set
heir faces, and oft marked by their near
y unanimous voices at the ballot box
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24

For the Planter.
There was mirth in the hall, and gold cups OF
the board,
And the warriors drank to the fall of thc
foes,
And in triumph the songs of the minstrel were
poured,
Till their voices were hushcd as tho Chieftain
arose;
But his eye lost its ray, and his accent its
pride,
Ere the chords of the bard by the warrior
were strung,
And his cloak and his sword wefc unbound, and
he sighed
As he bent DER the harp that he swept az he
sung!
There's maid whose silk ma ntle around her
is rolled,
And the dew-drops are brghs OH her sandeIs
ofgold;
And, If others more proud or more lovely may
be,
There is none may be fairer or daarer to
She Is sweet as the breeze in the wildwood
that signs,
Where once read her soul in the depth of
her eyes;
Where gazed on those eyes and her e1qui-
site brow
Till my soul felt the passion that thrills in It
now
There's another might envy the glcns where
we rove,
Till the wealth of her lover might bride her
to love,
And the songs of my gold.harp beneath the
green tree
Might awaken the feelings they wake not in
thee.
If my war-horse stands harnessed It's not for
the war,
But to follow the bright one that flies me
afar;
For the horn of the battle, or songs of the
grove,
~~-O @S"S 1871 ," AAlS INV TIC NOlCc OF my
love.
here's wild flower droops in the desolate
halls,
That were silent, cen then, to that emarous
lay, 4;
at the storm and the strife have burst over the
walls,
A /
And their gleriOs are gone. and their names I
passed away. II
nd the night-wind shall sigh through those a
ivy-roofed towers, q
Where elegant hands on the "Clarsech" once 1
roved,
III there's naught, save these lays, may 70. 4.
main of the bowers
OF the youth that sung once, or the maid tLat |,
once loved!
T. J.. u
The I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th verse; are translated
I'M the words as sung by the people in ireland,
the well known air, 'sCooLUM" which Moore G
welded to immortal verse. The FIRST and g
! were written by the translator, by way of {,
ginning and ending. Tho "Clarsech" is tho h
cient Ifish harp-Ep r
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1838-11-24
SORROWS.

A small sorrow distracts--a great
one makes US collected, as bell loos-
es its tone when slightly cracked. and
RECEIVERS it if the fssure is engaged
Every heavy burden of sorrow seems
like stone hung round our neck, yet
are they often only like the stone used.
by pearl divers, which enables them to
reach their prize and to rise enriched.