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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27
NO PARTY MEN.

The celebrated Dean Swift, in q passage in
one his essays, thus felicitously hints off the
true character Of a mo party man:'
"a MAN OF NO PARTY.--Whoever gives
himself this character, you may depend upon il,
is of party; but Tissue party as he is asiia
med to own. For, even while he says he is OF
no party, you may observe from the whole drift
of his discourse that he is plainly prejudiced in
favor of one party, and that too always the
worst. And the true reason of his not declar-
ing is that he thinks the party not yet strong
enough to protect him. The justice Of the
cause or the goodness of the intention seems
to be wholly out Of this gentlemen's scheme.
The only distinction he goes by is to be poll
tically Of no party, that he may be occasionat-
ty of either. Others there are, who are really
of party, and don't know it, they carry no de-
signs, which are kept secret from them; and
these indeed are such insignificant tools of a
party that they may properly enough be said to
be Of no party; they are machines purely pas
sive; and, without any will of their own, obey
the impulse ofthe wheel that moves them.
But you shall never hear man of true princi-
pies say he is man of no party; he declares
he is of party, if resolutely to stand by and de-
fend the Constitution must be called being of a
party. But the other party, it seems, must be
divided into two sorts those who are of a
party, and those who are Of no party at all.
With the gentlemen who apply this latter ex-
preston to themselves, would beg leave to
reason thus: either they are ofa party, or they
are not; if they are, they prevaricate grossly
mot to use a more unmannerly expression
while they give out the contrary: if they are
not, they ought TO be ashamed Of such an infa-
nous neutrality, and of deserving that cause
which they are bound in honor and conscience
to Defend f tE
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

oHro EIrcTros.--We shall give the full re-
turns ofthe State, when they come in. Suf-
fee it at present to say, that the Wings are
beaten--sadly beaten, without a single mlti-
eating circumstance. The state is Locofoco;
the Governor is Locofoco, with a majority of
some six or seven thousand; the Legislature
is Locofoco in both branches; and the Wings
have lost four Congressman.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27
CALHOUN CouNrr CoRN.--Mr Georce Iop

/ CALHoun CousTr CoRN.- Mr. George Low
rec, Of Pennfeld, IN this county, presented to
Ius few days since, an. ear Of corn raised on
his farm, which for greatness rather goes ahead
of any thing we have seen lately. II measured,
in length, sbout fourteen inches and. in circum-
ference seven inchesl We reckonit would take
about two and half such ears to fat hog -
The way we can grow corn, melons, citron
vines squas1es &c, IN Calhoun county, Is not
TO be beat inthese parts.- PGtrioi
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

THOSE NOBLE OH NAMEs.-We have
seen Andrew Jackson IA negro, by the way)
prosecuted for getting drunk, and John Han
cock and Benjamin Franklin iujugifed for an
assault upon each other; George Washington
dealt with for abstracting whiskey, by the
powers of suction, and John Adams indicted
for running away with another mans wife.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The Hudson and West Stockbridge Rail-
road has been completed as far as the Massa-
chusetts line, and cars are now running upon
it. This road opens the fine marble country, cf
Western Massachusetts, to the city Of New
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

HuRRA RoR GENERAL BANKING LAw!--
Down with institutions where the incentives to
roguery are great, and the encouragements to
honesty, little! Down with exclusive privileges
and monopolies! Hurra for Bank Reform and
the right to trade in money open to all! De-
struction,o all aristocraces! A curse on shin
plasters!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The Poughkeepsie Eagle, says that the Leg
isature was induced by the Regency to buy
Croswels house, that The State Printer might
be in funds to pay up for his Toledo specula-
tions. Poor fellow, and is it come sto this
complexion ,-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

From the unstable nature of the ground up
on which the city of Vicksburg is built, there
is great danger that much of that part lying
upon the edge of the bluff will soon become a
heap of ruins. Many valuable buildings have
already been destroyed by the slidings of the
bank. lerNa u
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

LATE NEws--FRoM THE DETROIT Morn
ING PosT.-" The name of the Post Office at
Maumee, in the county Of Lucas, o. has been
changed to Maumee City, and C. C. p. Hunt
appointed P. Mp aElf
When any more important changes are
made, will the P. M. be SO SO good as to
inform us. N'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

You've MEN!-Now is the time to form
plans for the means of your mutual instruction
and benefit, during the long evenings of the
coming winter. Take time by the forelock,
and organize your Lyceums and Debating So
cieties.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

In spite Of the drought of the season, which
has rendered the canals Of Pennsylvania inna-
vigable, the canals Of Ohio, have not suffered,
in the least from want ofwater. They are all
in fine navigable order, and doing business.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Placing Instructions upon the trocts Of rail-
roads. seems to have become favorite amuse-
ment, as well as means of revenge in the east.
The papers contains notices Of such things al
most every week. Is not the doctrine of total
depravity in fair way to be proveda (.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Law A. Ia LTNcH.--A Judge ~ Georgia,
says the New Orleans Bee, has decided That,
when man IL imprisoned IN tho penitentIary,
say for 20 years, and dies before ne mas served
10 tbe sxtei3t Of hia sentence, that one Of his
nearest relatives eIlol be put in his place, and
ssrva fhe ka|snee d The pnerpired tmsi
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

PENNSYLVANIA Observation-Disclosures is elec-
ted, by some FIVE or six thousand. The Wings
however claim majority in bota branches of
the Legislature, and gain of two Congress
men. .tGl4 ss-a.Atp0 u
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The rice crop in the East Indies will, it is
said, be very short, and England will be obliged
to become large importer of Carolina rice.
They had better send Jim Crow Rice, with the
first cargo.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The manufacture Of glass might be esiab-
lished with very great advantage in this place.
The materials are easily to be procured, and
Of good quality, and the prospects for a mar
ket are good. Let some one try it,. 6fsl 3
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

GnoRaIA ELEcTIoN.--Whig Victory in this
State. They have elected their entire Con-
gressional ticket with gain Of Z. The Le-
gislature is Wing, sti
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The Buifalonian says that Mormonism has
broken out in Brooklyn, N. X, and that its
apostles are dealing out damnation in large
doses TO those who refuse to embrace the doc
trines of the golden book.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

o, Solitude! says the Manhattan Advert
ser. True--true enough, neighbor Smead,
but you needn't twit us of it. The wings
made fools of themselves in their clamor about
Tom Ewing. They should have elected hni--
if they could but not tried to ride him. Any
man will break down with whole state upon
his back.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Mr.. Combe, a celebrated Phrenologist from
Ednburg is now lecturing to the Bostonians.
Verify, these men of modern Athens are in
many things very like their ancient preto-
types. ea aasH Itt S9ssata
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

One of the finest compliments we have seen
paid to American soldiers, is that given by a
veteran who had served under Napolean.--
"They did not know when they were whip
ped." '.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

NEw-JERsBr. Both wings and loco-focos
claim New-Jersey; the former BY ia, the
latter by 127. It signifies but little, for nel-
ther can calculate with any certainty upon a
state SO equally divided. q iag a. ssas
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

A MoBTowNER.-A serious row took place
in Baltimore on the election, which was only
quelled by the interference Of the City Guard.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

AsHEs.-Fine time now to make money by
the manufacture of pot and pearl-ashes. They
pay very fair profit at @5 for pots, and the
price now quoted in New York, is SIS to 500
for pots, and 7,50 for pearls. 49,.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The Supreme Court Of Rhode Island has de-
cided IN favor ofthe constii utonality Of the law
prohibiting the sale Of ardent spirits in quanti-
ties less than ten gallons.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The United States Bank in New York, late
ly went into operation. The deposits, the first
day are stated at &1,OOo, 600, -a"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Wheat is selling at Laporte, Ind. at 87s cts.
per bushel, and large surplus, both of wheat
and potatoes on hand.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Meetings have been holden in Cincinnati,
preparatory to sending remonstrances to Con-
gress, against certain parts of the late Steam
boat Law.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

FnIENDs Locorooo.-- have gained SO
much at the late election in this state, that
you can afford to be Inconsistent. Throw away
your clap traps and gull traps to catch the peo-
pie, and take hold bravely Of the reform YOU
SO faithfully promised. Conservatism, ard
the maintenance Of the cid order Of things Is a
virtue, but may, (being carried too far) be-
come vice. The Wings may have been
guilty of hyper-conservatsm. You charge
them with it. You have promised to apply
the remedy. Do it itinanfully. A year Or two
since, your papers were praising, TO the Skies
The Scotch system Of joint stock Banking. Your
cry Of, "dcwn with monopolies, K even now
rings in every ear. Will you make those
cries consistent with each other? Give us q,
general Banking law! sa
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Political addresses should alwaysbe lengthy.
It is grievous labor to overthrow long ar
gument.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The steamboat Gen. Vance, Capt. Sphinx, is
on hand, and plying between here and Toledo.
She is pretty craft.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

A NEW wRiNKLE.--The Philadelphia dem
fists say that the teeth are confined in their
sockets by ligament that adheres to the neck,
and that this being severed the refractory dem
tes may befelnoved by the fingers. One Of
them tried It en horse, and succeeded to sd-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

A son of the Duke of Wellington has lately
arrived in New York.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Mr.. Stevenson, the American Ambassador
in England, is engaged in newspaper quar-
reIwith Daniel O'Connell upon matters rela-
ting to slavery. w
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

OCEAN STEAM NAvIGATIoN--The editor of
the New York Star illustrates in forcible
manner, by the relation of the following an
ecdote, the intimate connection which ocean
steam navigation is about to establish between
Europe and America:
A smart dapper little fellow, with pattern
book under his arm, called in at one of our
large carpet warehouses: s'I have come, sir,
for some orders--here is my pattern book; !;
should be happy to serve you." The proprie-
tor after turning over the leaves, said to the
agent, twill you have the goodness to leave
this book for day or two, and will send it to
your lodgings : Bless you sir, have no
particular lodgings, arrived in the Great
Western, took with me valse and six clean
shirts; only used three on the passage.
have run about from store to store, until 1
have received orders for one thousand pieces
of Brussels carpeting; you are the last per-
son have called upon. am constantly on
my feet dine when am at leisure at any
eating house that is nigh, and pay for my
lodging at night; 80 have really no settled
habtation. must return in the Great Wes-
tern tomorrow, as | shall have been absent
from home when get back full forty days
you are the last have to call upon, and any
orders you may please to give me, can be exc
cuted and sent to you complete in sir Weekc
from this time, per steam ship.' Commenta-
ry is useless; this travelling agent in24 days
from the time he left home, received orders
for 100000 of carpeting. X
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

They say. that the Ohio river has risen, its;
bsd having been found empty. IS: SIS 4
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

MARyLAND.-The election in Maryland has
resulted in the election of majority of wings
to both branches of the legislature, as follows:
Wings. Loco-focos.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

Senate, IL eaf
House, 40 35
The whig candidate for Governor was de-
feated by about 300. s,sf Ia, Hg
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

VAN AMBuRGH IN THE LIONS DEN.-Many
of our readers recollect the daring feats Of this
wild beast tanner, who took over his cage of
animals to London last summer, TO astonish
the cockneys. The English papers brought
by the Royal William, relate the following:
'Van Amburgh narrowly escaped instant
death from furious attack by one of his tigers,
during rehearsal at Astley's. From the
statement of the affair given in the John Bull,
it appears that the sLion conqueror of Pom
peii,' as he is called, wishing one of his tigers
to perform certain feat, which the animal
was utterly unable or unwilling to accomplish,
had recourse to serve corporal punishment,
which chastisement he inflicted with large
horsewhip. Smarting under the pain Of the
lash, the animal became incensed, and sudden
ly sprang upon Mr.. Van Amburgh, who was
instantly hurled with violence to the ground,
from the strength and weight of his incensed
assailant. Van Amburgh instantly preceived
the intention of the animal, which was that of
tearing him to pieces, and with the courage
and presence of mind which few men possess,
seized his foe by the lip of the lower jaw. and
thus pinioned him as q bull dog would an OK.
A long and fearful struggle now ensued, in the
course of which both the man and the tiger
rolled over several times. At length Mr.. Van
Amburgh got the better of his foe, by throwing
him OH his back, at the same time kneeling on
his stomach, and with his other hand, which
was still unengaged, commenced striking the
prostrata, nusuins nth has clenched fist, the
blows following in quick succession over the
face, and particularly the nose, until the blood
followed from the subdued animal, who here
quvered under the grasp of his conqueror. At
length Mr.. Van Amburgh, preceiving that he
had completely overcome him, released his
hold, and the animal, finding himsefat liber rty,
retired short distance from his master, and
crouched down, as if severely suffering from
the punishment he had received
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27
Of those same papers receiving presents in pay

Of those same papers receiving presents inpay-
ment for our paragraphs, we grow downright
mad in earnest. We have, within few
months, seen three several articles from our
editorial columns transferred to, and standing in
order in the editorial columns ofa popular jour
nal in an eastern city-we see similar things
almost every week, and that too in journals
that have refused to exchange with US. We
have an example Of the same kind before us in
a Philadelphia paper of extensive circula-
tion, and, worse than that, there is in the same
paper tho acknowledgment of a present re-
ceivedby the editor in consideration Off para
graph stolen, verbatin, ct iteratim,, from us.
Go ahead, Gentlemen! We will make repu.
tation for each of you. at riae7q
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-10-27

The MANHArTAN ADvRRrIsRR.--Our friend
Smead testifies, under his own hand, that he
has not left the Advertiser. He is not dead,
and hopes his friends will give no credence to
any report of his demise unless the same shall
originate with himself. Well brother Chip and
Scrip doubt not the sincerity of our sorrow at
the prospect of parting company, or, Paddy
like, we will turn to and give ye broth of a
batting, to convince you oft. Right glad were
we to hear of your return, for the world, it
look'd SO lone, and the winds blew chilly from
that direction, and we felt like sending in our
resignation, and publishing our obituary, at the
idea of your abandonment. Well, well, we
had our jubilee on the occasion of the advent
of your sheet. We gave the boys holiday,
being they both had the ugue and couldn't
work) promised them some money--when we
could get some--and treated ourselves to some
roast potatoes 1--WE should have liked little
pork) on the occasion.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
% AUGUSTA
sssM Z A V Il II n.

The subscriber having lately pur-
chased this Esta blisment, eight miles
from Staunton, on the road leading to
Winchester. and known for many years
as Hangers Tarern. begs leave to MORN
the public that his House and Stable
shall at all times be furnished with eve
ry thing necessary for the comfort and
convenience of those who may call upon
him; and hopes from a disposition
to please. to share the public patronage.
He would also inform the WAGON
Frs that he is enclosing neat Yard
and fitting up convenient room adjoin-
ing, with water in the yard, especially
Tor their comfort and convenience.
SAMUEL HARNSBERGER.
May Sd lS3S-4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
A CARD.
Mrs. ID. YOUNG takes ,his

Mrs. l.. YOUNG takes this method
OF announcing to her friends, and the
Ladies of Staunton, that she purposes to
take up class to teach Ornamental
work, namely Composition Fruit, (far
superior to wax or any that has ever
been taught in this place, shell flowers,
solid she'll or box work. poonah painting,
on paper or velvet, in water or oil col.
ours. Either of the above branches can
De acquired by grown Ladies or Misses.
They are all profitable and amusing en-
ploy meRts. The terms will be SIS for
all the above branches, payable one half
in advance, or So taken separately
The course oflessons will comprise eight
for each branch of hours duration; but
should any not be competent by the end
OF the course some extra lessons will be
added. Those Ladies wishing to Join
themselves or their daughters to the
Glass, will please make it known to the
subscriber as early as possible. Mrs Y.
will also take few pupils to instruct
on the Piano Forte.-Terms SIS per
Session of Months.
A few Shells for Sale. Nav Sd
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
'a'stnm sprrtatna. s ehfmfral anbrrt5s

LATEST FROM MExIco.-We are in
deb.ed to a mercantile house for Vera
Cruz papers TO March 2lst, brought by
the Pastora.
The Diario del Gobierno of the Goth.
published at the Mexican capital, SAYS,
|-"Ata quarter past 10 o'clock this
morning, the supreme government re-
ceived the ultimatum announced by the
French Minister, Baron Defandis. and
this evening it will be communicated to
Congress. We will speak tomorrow,
aud will continue to speak in all our
numbers, on topic of so great national
interest. and which the government has
managed. and without doubt will con-
tinue to manage, in manner which
shall satisfy the desire and expectations
of the Mexicans.
BY mercantile letters we learn that
the French u!timatum contained the fol.
lowing hard terms. viz: that the Mexi,
cans should pay $500. 900 for claims,
and $55,OO0 to the families of Eve
Frenchmen who had been shot by order
ofthe autho rites, and that the governs
ment skouldcashier two judges at Mexico
one at Puebla, and Gomez, commandant
at Tampico. II these terms were not
complied with by the 18th of April,
hostilities were to commence.
~ Y. Jour. of Com.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-05-03
From the Winchester Republican.
THE VALLEY TURNPIKE

we have the pleasure of forming our rea.
dersa home and abroad-more especially
those up the falley-ihat our citizens have
taken hold OF this scheme of Improvement
with spirit and an energy which ensures
success. The Common Council having sub
m,tted to the vsters of the town the question
OF subscription on the part OF the Corporation
to The stock of The Company, vote was ia
ken on "Wednesday last, the result OF which
was favorable TO the subscription ,uithout one
dissenting uoice. The Council accordingly
convened on Thursday morning and ordered
subscription of S10,OO0-the full amour,
authorised by the Act Of Assembly. Pri>
vate subscriptions have followed, some of one
thousand dollars, others OF five hundred, and
go on. There is aSpanish ,roverb that when
thing is well begun il is half done We
little doubt thai the proverb will be llustra.
ted and demonstrated in the progress of this
Improvement. Our citizens have found thew
must enter the lists of competition for trade
and commerce as all other places have done
which have risen to.wealth ard consequence.
Our friends up The Valley, we are happy TO
hear, are animated with the same spirit.
They have discovered that to get their ws>
CONS outoi The mud they must do as Hercules
long since said they must do-p,t their o,cn
suggests the prspriety of some understanding
that the whole.line shall be made from Staun,
ton to this place-our citizens look to nothing
else. They are willing 10 do more than e,
ven Stanton will require at their hands.
Let every mao who contributes to this work
on the whole line believe and know tina, his
money will be expended at his own door,
NO tohers else. S,auuton must see how much
she is Interestedio stand at The head of such
an improvement. The. eXertions of her re-
representatives. last winter ia the grea, cause
OF Internal Improvements crowned her az
well as them with honor. We hsyea answer.
ed efhcIeotiy TO the voice OF our representa-
tive Let her respond with laudable pride
TO The warm appeals OF her patriotic CONS.
Thus shall we move on, band in hand, in
ms great werk-renew our decayin towns,
develop the resources of the whole Valley
and, above all, show that we properly sp.
preciate the spiri. oftbe Legislature which
contributed SO li5erally TO this undertaking
so vital TO US all. 3