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Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-12-13
How stands the Account =?

"About these times look out for rain,"
says the Almanac, and on the threshold OF
a great election in the Empire State, look
out fora large quantity and assortmento OF
elcctioneering fbs from the enemy, usher
ed in with "Glorious Democratic Victo-
ry"-"New Jersey ours"-"Pennsylva-
MIA carricd''-"Room for Ohio" Ha!
hal no! no! &c. &c. &c. Let US soberly
and truly look at our political account cur
rent and see how the debtor and creditor
stands on the wing side.
In Louisiana at the last election the
wings carried their ticket throughout
was clean sweep, Governor, Legt'lo-
ture and Congress. A dead beat and a
perfect triumph.
In Mississippi, Prentiss and Word,
wings, were returned to Congress by ac-
cIamation against the unjust casting vote
of MIR. Speaker Polk.
Illinois, last year Van Buren, State
by 1900 majority, only succeeded through
the agency Of 5000 canal men in electlng
their Governor by 900 majority, Legs
laiure wing.
Indiana, altogether en- overwhelming
wing.
Kentucky as usual, wing in all.
Georgia has completely changed, and
from having Van Buren, delegation in
Congress the returns place it beyond
doubt that the entire whig ticket has sue
ceeded. This is a proper condemnation OF
the Sub Treasury plot, and cannot fail 10
make an impression on the South.
North Carolina, honest, tranquil and
firm, has unequivocalIy condemned the
Van Buren, administration by electing the
whig Governor by a majority Of l70oO
and both houses of the Legislature.
Maryland, though ovcrrun by pension
ers and placement at the recent election
has returned a whig majority in the LIE
gisldture on joint ballot, and consequent
a whig Senator in Congress. The whis
Governor was lost by majority short oi
ESQ votes, from local causes and apprehen
sions that he was not favorable to interna
improvements. lie could have been car
ried by 1000 votes. Maryland is decl
ded wing Stale.
Pennsylvania voted for Van Buren,, anc
the Joint majority of Mughlenburg anC
i Wolf over Riiner was 10000. Genera
Porter, it is probable, is elected by'a ma
! iority short Of 5000, showing wing gar
, of more than 5000. He is a Conservative
nominated and sustained by the leading
, anti-Van Buren, men, and is decidedly op
!. posed to the Sub-Treasury. lew week
!. will place beyond doubt the fact that Penn en-
a.
+ sylvania will not again vote Tor van bo
O rem. :,
! In New Jersey the struggle was awlul
\ Nothing that men and money and agent
could do was left undone, and yet NeN
i. Jersey has returned majority OF wing
It to the Legislature, which ensures WIN
. Senator on Joint .balot,and, khe whole {
V the wing Congressional tfcKeta chose1.
i What then have the Van Blten mem
# rejoice att What are the changes WIN
j The re.actions? Louisiana, Gsergas u
) diana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Mar,
n land, New Jersey, Connecticuifsand Ae
!. mont, stand Ikea rock unchan8bd ~ y
D. recent elections, and The VanslHrsn ~
/ iorities have been reduced inIReq "
ID MIA. WhRfe, theE ~ the Van VI
n tory--wiiege the1'is The gfoHH pr Of
A. rejoicing None, none TheXN@eyel
,e where logged bat in MalneSRn& ghat Slo
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-12-13

Value of The Pound Sterling. --Messrs..
Isaac Carrow, d. Lord, Jr. and J. P. HalS
being appointed referees on case where
in il became necessary to determine the
legal value ofthe pound sterling, have
decided that the said legal value, not re-
aarding the fluctuations of exchange IS
-FOUR dollars eighty-five cents and eight
mills The decision is founded upon thu
aet Of June, 1894, entitled ian act regula-
Ting lhe,value of certain gold coins within
| thq United States.''--M Y. Sun.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-12-13
VOL. 3.-NO. so.

they owe to the Nova Scotia refugees
On, therefore, we say TO the wings Of this
State, the day is our own-do only as the
Wing States have done, and the victory is
ours. Believe in none Of these Van Bu-
rem changes.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-12-13

Appscr1oNArE. dear doctor, how
i INV wife to.day2' The doctor shook
his head, and said, "you must prepare for
the worst.'' "What!n said the husbands
ais she likely 70 get over itv'
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-12-13

1.-Two parties, to which we invite the candid
attention ofal readers, without respect to
| party.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

of dollars; and the remainder, at one
and half cent only, amounts 70 over
forty millions. lfto this is added the
vast quanlitytdistilled, and employed in
the arts, and consumed by domestic ami
mails. a conception may be formed OF the
Importance Of our crop of grain. II,
then, the quantity should be increased
only 10 per cent. byimproving the seed,
the annual gain to the country from this
source alone would not be less than from
fifteen to twenty millions Of dollars. 1t
is unnecessary to carry out this estimate
to other productions Of the vegetable
kingdom; the result would be the same
In all. The ,oel-directed efforts of a tew
gears might gire to this generation ,ohat
,Douid not. other,cise be enjoyed in the
present century. o shG
'e0"H may moi be improper TO add that if
this nation should desire to make her
metropolis the seat Of science and the
arts, this might be easily accomplished.
The collections Of mineralogical speci-
mems from every section Of our widely
and extended territory will, it is be-
lieved, furnish most interesting exhibi-
ton, illustrative of the geology of the
country, and of its mineral resources.
"The patural and practical sciences,
as well as the arts have usually found
their best patron in the munifcence Of
wise Government. An apartment in the
new building could be appropriated to the
above object, in connexion with an agri-
cultural depository"
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

HoAxINa. Richard Adams Locke,
an Englishman, author of the celebrated
Moon Hoax, is now''editor Of a penny
Van Buren paper in New York called
the New Era. ! He exerts all his powers
of invention for his new employers, and
makes up round robins for the party
which are as purely lies, as his moon
story, but by no means as plausible. The
party no doubt find it convenient to have
s"ch an unscrupulous liar to quote from,
as we see that all manner Of lies are cop
led and credited to the N. " Era
Cleveland Herald ol n1ll o, ~
Connected with Locke, as co.editor
of the New Era, is Theron Rudd, for
merly Of Dutchess County, N. Y. no
torious government defaulter, who, hav-
ing defrauded his sureties OF a large a.
mount Of money, has lived upon it, a
bankrupt ever since. No wonder the
credit Of the Era stands high, with the
party. a u Qi1al l4l gfaaF ol
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

he now heard low voices, as in CONVEX
sation, issuing from the shadowy appear
ance. Determined 70 investigate the
cause Of his affright,he hastily muster
ed his retreating courage, drew up his
horses, leaped from his box and ran for
ward, when tohis greatrelief,Ie discov-
cred that the suspicious obstacle was no
other than the tail of his wagon, which
had quietly slowed itself into the gutter,
and gone on ahead Of his team, dancing
along in the inequalities Of the road, and
that the voices were those Of his passen-
gers who had dawoke, and were wonder
ing TO find the stage going ahead in the
Black Swamp, with its motive power in
the stern.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

We have just been presented with an
eighteen pound shot, found by the labor
ers on the canal in this place, in the en-
ploy Of d. c. Doan, Esq. This memen-
10 Of frontier war, although it bears the
marks of age, has undoubtedly done SER
wee in its day, against the enemies Of
our country and as il is as capable Of do
ing service in '3S as in IA, tits subject to
the order of the Canadians, whenever
they may deem it expedient to employ
its services. lfit should not be wanted
by them, we will give it as part of the
remuneration to be claimed by Great
Britain for expenses at Navy Island.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

By private letter from Washington,
we learn that section providing for an
expenditure for the improvement Of the
channel Of the Maumee river, according
to the estimates of Lieut.. Stoddard, has
been Incorporated into the general Ap-
propriationBill, and will be reported with
the same and that there is strong prob
ability that the appropriation will be OBJ
tanned. We have not, by us, the report
of Lieut.. Stoddard, but according to our
recollection, the estimates for the pro-
posed Improvement did not exceed sixty
thousand dollars. ~ ~
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

Glorious News FRoM FLoRIDA.--Lieut.
Powell, (not oceola Powell) with aboat.eighty
men landed at Jupiter Inlet, and took Squaw.
This is thought to be much more important
than the capture ofthe Indian, last fall, as by
securing the Squaws, an effectual stop viii be
putto the propagation Of, papooses, and as the
old warriors die,none will be coming to supply
their places, and the war will necessarily ter
inmate with this generation.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

George Catlin, the celebrated painter of In
dian portraits, has been requested by the War
Department, to go to Charleston, for the pur-
pose Of painting the portraits of Oceola and
the Indian chiefs, who are confined at Fort
Moatrie. II has been suggested that the
captor and the captive be put into the same
frame, that they may hang together.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

III D The Huron paper has set us right
in regard to his anatomical possessions.
If he really has skull! of the hardness
he describes. we would by all means adj
wise him to clap it on his own shoulders.
He will profit byit. n,1a iacn aloN
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17
NIAUNIEE EXP az ESS.
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY II, 1889.
SHIP CANAL FROM MAUMEE TO
MANHATTAN.

SHIP CANAL FROM MAUMEE TO
MANHATTAN.
We have heard it reported that Pc
tition is to be put in circulation among
us, praying the Legislature to instruct
the Board of Public Works to cause
that part of the Wabash and Erie Canal
which is in progress of construction be-
tween this place and Toledo and Man
haitian, to be increased in its dimensions
so as to admit the passage of steamboats,
and other lake craft, 10 Maumee and
to build an aqueduct over the Maumee
at this place, so that the same class OF
vessels can pass to Perrysburg.
The reasons which should operate to
induce the taking of this course are obvi-
Gus. In State like ours, in continual
danger from the accumulation Of sur
plus revenue, far above the current ex-
penses Of our government, the ingenui-
ty oflegislators is often taxed to provide
means for its expenditure, consistent
with the liberties Of the people, and in a
manner that shall rebound to their own
glory and reputation. This consumma-
tion, so much to be desired, is, in man
ner, nearly accomplished, and the trav-
-eller upon the already neglected waters
of The Maumee river, has but to cast his
eyes upward toits oyerhanging banks, to
view the ground in which is already bur-
led much, of the treasure ofour state,and
upon which are fast rising monuments
more enduring than brass, 20 the patri-
otism and science Of our public officers.
The age of the world has arrived,
when we are soon 10 see Nature SUPER
annuated and thrown aside, and art as
suming the position in the scale OF crea-
tion whichit was originally intended she
should occupy. When this has taken
place, rivers will no longer be seen lazi-
ly in their beds vending their way to
their Acknowledgement, with nothing to do
but shine and glitter in their course
Art will have taught them to climb the
g.ddy sleeps al which for centuries they
have gazed with stupid wonder, and dis,
daining those laws Of grayitation which
fond philosophers have blindly supposed
10 be immutable. to trip lightly from
peak to peak upon their submits, sIni-
ling derision at the humble channels
which had once been the boundaries oi
their ambition. laItis incumbent, then,
upon those whositin high places 70 fore
see events which are thus plainly shad-
owed forth to their mental vision to act
with vigor upon the brilliant suggestions
which their luminous inteIlects have cal
led forth, and to look forward with con-
fdence to the time when the world shall
have travelled up to them in the path
way Of knowledge, for that need Of JUS
tice whichis always, though sometimes
tardily, awarded TO all great benefactors
Of mankind. ~
rTk< ,.,,,J, oc Az .s;...,r,.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

Some say there is a bogus" factory some-
where above this place on the line of the ca
nal. A friend informs us, that the way they
melt up the pewter teapot when they cast
is caution.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17
SO long escaped by his cunning and ap-
parent responsibility. E

Il
parent responsibility.
REhuNERArIoN.-T following is an
extract from communication from a
Mr.. Pollock, in one of the Toronto pa.
.pers.
Y Il do moi know who may Ultimately
paythe expense ofthe war on. Navy ISL
and, but in mysview Of justice, if my
voice could be heard-the last shot and
shelli in Great Britain should thunder on
the shores Of the United States, unless
they actually pay the costs, every far
thing. TA9E.1 g0 &qAIs .cgylg5R
This fellow must be second Rip Van
Winkle, and slept while these United
States have been gaining their independ-
ence, and growing up to be a pretty
smart chunk of "a nation. Let Great
Britain try it once, and Il we don't give
him touch ofthe great guns. that shall
wake him from his dose, we will prom
ise to pay our "shot' when the hat
comes round, and never grumble; This
same doctrine has been broached in 9th
er places, and by higher authorities than
Mr.. Pollock, but itwon't go down SO
long as warts game that two can play
at. The United States will be willing
to shell over, and pay their I shot,
but they will ask the, e,privilege Of appear
ing well po,odered at the ball. y oiai oa
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

q ". g.
On darkish night, not long since, the
driver Of one Of those long wagons
which take the place Of stages through
the Black Swamp, was driving at rather
a quick pace through that, now frozen,
thoroughfare with light load Of
two passengers, who were seated far in
the sternof his lengthy vehicle, he was
startledto observe; Immediately in front
Of his leaders, d dark shadowy object,
which seemed to fly with wonderful a.
gility from side to side Of the road. Feel-
ing little pokerish at the eapparitionthat
thus preceded his progress, he reined al
side his horses and attempted to pass II,
but bis surprise was increased on find
ing that his efforts were anticipated and
that the dark object was. as before, di-
rectly in his path. He then essayed to
drive overit but was as unsuccessful as
before, and to complete his disturbance,
f1st <'i-~ A'tAlt-4 Z y1t4s Il Z
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

CANADIAN EMIeR4Nrs.- Upper Can
eda is literally pouring her population
into the States. The disafected, and
those who are fearful of exposing their
lives and property, in country which
seems to be destined soon to feel all the
horrors Of tyranny and misrule, if not
to become the theatre of civil war, are
rushing in multitudes to the bosom Of our
land Of civil liberty and settled gov
ernment. "A friend, who has just arrived
from st. Joseph, Michigan, informs us
that the roads are alive with travellers
fromCanada; and that he counted in one
cavalcade, eighty-six teams Loaded with
these unfortunate people, and their ef
fects, passing Westward to seek resi-
dence in new country, and under a
form of government better fitted to pro-
mote their welfare and happiness.
,tt. IL l.lLli al lil .tfJ VI
JAMES BRowN.-This notorious indi-
vidual who has figured 50 extensively as
well as successfully, in the annals Of vii
lainy, in Ohio, for several years past, as
almost to throwa shadow ofromance a.
round his character, haslately been de-
tected in New York in a bold attempt to
obtain possession Of genuine impress
sion of the plate Of the Bank of Kentucky
--notsoon enough, however, to prevent
his escape. He had also procured bills
to be struck Of the AFarmers and Me
chanics" Bank, at Providence, Wiscon-
sin Territory, for the purpose Of fraud,
there being no such institution in exist
ence. He is now somewhere in the
west, and has probably before this time
put several thousand dollars Of his paper
in circulation. Brown is an old stager,
and, although sometimes protesting peni-
tencc and honesty, has never relinquish-
ed the practice of counterfeiting. One
Of his early exploits was the fitting out
a ship from New Orleans for Canton, in
China, sending out alarge sum in coun-
terfeit notes Of the United States Bank,
with which to purchase a cargoof Teas.
Being detected,he turnedState's evidence
and escaped. Since that time he has
lived at Boston, and Akron, Portage
county, and in the latter place, was a
Justice Of the Peace, under the garb Of
which, and his professed virtue and re-
formation, be has long been engaged in
communicating, and other yillainous prac-
tices, on an extensive scale, and what is
worse than all the rest, he has been per,
mitted to associate with men whose POI
sition in society, gave an air Of respec-
liability to his wicked and unlawful prac-
tees. AS a. regular wholesale dealer
in spurious paper, Brown has had few
equals, while never dealing in the retail
line he has been comparatively SAFE.
The Wheeling paper which was thrown
suddenly, and in such large quantities,
into circulationin this section Of the state,
vvas bro,iphf here bv him. and under cir
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17


The CANADA WAR.--O Our readers need not
be surprised if they soon hear Of the breaking
out anew of hostilties between the Patriots
and Royalists Of Upper Canada The fact
that there Is stilla Patriot force in existence,
proves conclusively, that there is some kind of
organization, though of what kind, or what
may be the immediate objects to which it is
directed, we are unable to define: 1t is our
opinion, that the great number Of Patriots
who are removing their families to the States,
as a place Of safety, viii, after having render
ed them comfortable, be desirous Of trying once
more, their fortunes il a struggle for theif
lands and their homes: That there. is 1 per-
feet understanding between the members toif
the Patriot force. which has passed through
the country on its way towards The lines, il i
evinced BY the closeness with which they
keep their own counsel, and that they have sI
w tt1 q g - - itr'fi - y
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17

The WuIG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
The very general notice which has been taken
by the public press, of the meeting Of the
friends of Henry Clay in this place, and the
republication of the address prepared for that
occasion, by some of the leading political jour
mails, as well as the desire which lis every
where manifested for full expression of pub
lie sentiment, in relation to the candidate to
Unsupported by the wings during the coming
presidential campaign, have induced ito de-
vote d few lines to the declaration of what
we believe to be the true state of feeling
among us. ~ - e'Nih S8Nlaiii eii"
In our opinion Henry Clay is decidedly the
man who would receive the largest number Of
votes. Not that Gen. Harrison hasno friends
in this section of the country not that he
would not receive the entire vote Of the whig
party; but because Henry Clay would do
more. He would receive the support ofmany
who are only waiting the signal of his nomi-
nation, to throw themselves into the whig
ranks, fully satisfied, that he is the only man
who can save the country, and restore it to
it's former prosperity. The nomination Of
Henry Clay, q man who has formerly belonged
to the Democratic party, would serve as q
salyo to the, minds Of many, who, tired and
disguated with the proceedings Of the party
in power, will be glad 70 seize upon his demo-
cracy as an excuse for joining the ranks Of
his supporters. m .. ll5l .ssjausI
u notwithstanding all this, the wings are
looking forward with anxiety and,impatience
to National Convention, prepared to man,
to abide by its decision, and to do theirtutl
most to supportithe candidate of its nomina-
ton. ~ fsae sllisgGliN JiflI Iagae qGa'
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-02-17
SUMMARY,

The Mormons have fallen out among them
selves, and the leader, 10 Smith, and his i'm
mediate followers have fed, and sought othe
"cties of refugee" hW
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-04-10
NO. go.
MILITARY mORY

The rolling drum, the battling trumpet, the
noddTng plume, the waving banner, the bristlinp
bayonet, the shining sword the prancing steed
and the heavy ordnance, viii roll you the ewes
of the veriest poltroon with heroic ecstacv, erez
In time of confirmed peace; Judge, then, how
the real giuOOise crack and bullet of regular
engagement must have thrilled the blood in the
lusty veins of my old friend Josh-yes, Josh
for that is the name of hero, Colonel Hunks,
as he was called by the men for no particular
reason, as could ever learn, save that nickna-
ming superior officers is an abstract part of mi
itary discipline, omitted in the ARTICLES of
War" Colonel Hunks. commanded detach-
ment of cavalry on an expedition against the In
dams, In one of our Florida Frolics, when the
enemy "bushed," and, under cover of this adj
vantage, picked off some of our bestmen. "By
the mountains of Maine," swore the Colonel,
"thls wont do. Company dismomt,'' he bel
lowed IN voice of thunder, g every seventh man
hold seven horses, the rest prepare for the bush,
and follow me, and, in an instant the thick wood
was reverbating with the gallant cheers of de-
termined troop The green leaves concealed
what the quick report aid clashing steel gave
note was going on. Josh couldn't stand it; his
dander rIs at every crack; at last, drawing his
pistols from the holster, he bid the horses 90 TO
the devil, and bounded into the fray. The work
was presently done, and the United States victo-
rIous. On the return of the party, the Colonel's
horse, one of the seven entrustedt to the care of
Josh, was among the missing.
"Josh! !" sung out the Colonel, with such
energy that rock about half mile off echoed
"Josh." And Josh appeared with his face be-
grlmmed like that Of a powder-monkey and
bleeding on the temple from slight blow of
tomahawk. "Here UNI kurnal-lord You need
not honer so, you must ha' thought l was in the
momtings of Maine" Rascal, where are the
horses % lawfully scorched if they went to
the place told 'em to go.'' "You scondrel!''
Corporal-kmnal-do promotion me too far
at once" interrupted JOSH audaciously pretend
ing to believe that he was about to be rewarded
for the heroic exploit In which he had "broken
duty" to participate. You and / are towns
men, believe" said the Colonel, with cool an
ger, sand are you not ashamed to disgrace your
native village by mutiny in the ranks" Well,
know it amt exactly according to law to disobey
orders, not in no case; but look here, kurnal,''
said Josh, with look full of meaning when you
60 back to our town, the gals viii say, "Oh!
kurnal, tell US where you was In that ere skriIn-
mage" And then you'll say, ame! o, was
In the bush killing Ingens, certainly. And then
the gals viii say, sand where was Josh, kur-
nal!" and then you'll say, "Josh! o, Josh, let
ms Be ban f You s@ saht Gf6e en-
while the Colonel turned away to conceal
| laugh.-Bahlnlore Transcript.