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Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

| MORE Ro8BERY.-A report came by the
Oneida on Saturday, and was confirmed by the
Telegraph of yesterday, that gang of amphi-
bious rascals, headed by 'Bill Johnston, COM
mltted most daring robbery onThursday night
last. The scene Of outrage was on the Cana
dian Island, I'ant lying in front of Bath
Three farm houses were plundered of many
valuable articles, and from all they got about
seven hundred dollars in cash. One of those
assailed had three fingers, as well as large
portion of his hand, shot off by the ruffans
These despradoes have sixteen cared barge
mounting from two to three three Founders, ,and
by the aid ofwhich they are enabled to laugh to
scorn all the efforts of the steamers to run them
down. They caa propel their boats from l2
to ii miles an hour, and in passing among the
islands, they haYe every advantage of larger
craft, though of equal speed Two British
steamers were employed last week in endea-
vorng to take them. 84.p4f
There was much excitement below on the
commission of this outrage, following so close
ly on the burning Of the Sir Robert Peel. The
militia were ordeled out, and about one humid
red specially employed in securing the country
for the apprehension of the pirates. 1t will be
seen by reference to Lord Durham's proclama-
ton, that reward of one thousand pounds
(S4, O0O) is offered for each and every Of the
persons engaged in the steamboat affair, and as
these anl the robbers at Tante are one and the
same, there is fair prospect. that some or all
of them will be brought to justice. To thisin-
ducement for their apprehension is superadded
a reward by Gov. Marcy of $500 for Bill John
sion, and $3.50 for Mcleod and several others
supposed to have been actors in both transac-
tons 1t was supposed Johnston had left the
scenes of his late exploits in villainy, but he is
still there probably planning further aggres-
sions. Mcleod is probably in this city now,
or at least he was on Friday last. If he was
in either O. the transactions, he ought
to be brought to punishment.
1t is high time these Lake Buccaneers were
g cut out" A few more aggressions on either
side will light the torch of war sooner or later,
when thousands of valuable lives will be sacri-
feed in consequence of the lawIess rapacity OF
a few worthless vagabonds. i
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

AN IMPORTANT QuEsToN.--Why cannot a
force pump of cheap and efficient construction
be attached te every steamboat engine. in such
menner as to prevent almost the possibility of
destructionby fire? The pump and hose might
be disposed as to command every exposed
point of the vessel with the utmost facility -
.udnliatian Ado. SIS b
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

MORE FIRES AT CHARLEsToN.--lt seems
that the demons are not satisfied with their
work at Charleston. -Four attempts to fire the
remainder of that suffering City have been
made within few days, one of which was
partly successful, and three buildings were
burned or pulled down. No detections of the
incendaries have been made. +55nre
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

ON SnIRTs Us. BEET SUGAR, &c.--A wri-
ter in the papers, who does not give his name,
says g an old shirt can be converted into its
own weight in sugar, and the sugar into spirits
of winep Ifhe can fix it SO as to weave the
wine into a new shirt again, what's the. use Of
working -. Manhattan ADJ.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

CANADIAN MATTERs.-Our paper contains
all the intelligence we arc able to CLEAN rela-
ting to the late transactions in Canada. The
strange anomaly Of two nations at war with
each other upon their frontiers, while their
governments are cherlshing relations of peace
and amity, seems TO have been reserved for
exhibition upon this continent inthe nineteenth
century. What may be the ultimate result of
the wicked attempts to stir up war between
the two nations, by abandoned and outlawed
men, there is, we believe but one sentiment
among the orderly citizens upon either side,
and that breathes wish for peace and perfect
understanding of all difficulties. At present
there appears prospect of accommodation by
q turning ofthe flow of exitement felt by both
parties upon third, the really wicked party.
The notorious William Jonston a reckless aud
daring individual, and his clan, have merted
the punishment which is preparing for them ON
both sides. PiratesI and outlaws as they are,
they have declared war against all mankind,
and have placed themselves beyond the pale Of
civil society and its institutions. A price is
set upon their heads. They are declared tie
enemies of nations, and he who shall put stop
to their wicked carer will be considered n
public benefactor.
We shall endeavor to keep our readers adj
vised of the incidents that occur upon our from
tiers, from time to time, as any thing of inter-
est shall transpire. lu
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

the second steamboat that has borne it upon
the lake and neither of the two survived to
complete its second trip, and the fourth of the
name that has been untimely lost upon Ameri-
can waters. ~
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

Some twenty ofthe State prisoners at To-
ronto, have been removed to Kingston, among
them Sutherland and Theller. Spencer, Suth-
erland's aid, and five or six Of the crew of the
,Shooper Ann, captured at Maiden have beef
discharged Glen. Her.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

A MONSTER SHOT AT.--The Schooner Mich
olas Bddle, Capt. Dobbins, of Erie was shot
at by some Canadian rascals on the night ofthe
SD, at Grand River U. c. Old Nick, it seems,
gets it from every quarter. IA .,a.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

The New Orleans Bulletin Of the Slst May,
says that the present has been an Hnproftable
season for the steamboats, on thu South West
ern waters, and that many Of the ]areer boats
have already been laid up thus earl Y, In conse-
3qcnco ofthe falling Of the trade. 4
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23
PROCLAMATION.
By WILLIAM l.. MARCY, Governor of he

State Of .Ne,o- York.
Whcroas William Johnston, late of French
Creek in the county of Jefferson, Daniel Nc
Leod, refugee from the province of Upper
Canada, Samuel G. Frey and Robert Smith,
also refugees from the said province have been
duly charged on oath with having been enga-
ged with others in sezing, plundering and
burning the steamboat +" Sir Robert Peel" at
Wells Island in the river st. Lawrence, and
have hitherto cluded the civil officers in their
attempts to arrest them: do hereby offer the
following reward for the arrest of each one of
them, and for his delivery to the custody OF
the Sheriff of the county Of Jefferson, viz;
For WILLIAM JOHNSTON, $500.
For DANIEL MCLEOD, $3.50.
For SAMUEL G. FREY, $3.50.
For ROBERT SMITH, $3.50.
Besides the persons aready arrested, and
those above named, there are good reasons for
believing that several others were associated
with them in committing the crimes above men
toned. ! do further offer reward of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS, for the detection
and delivery as aforesaid of each one ofthe Of
tenders, who are not named above, or have not
been already arrested.
And / do hereby order and command all civ
il and ministerial officers of this state to be
vigilant and active in their exertons to cause
the said offenders to be brought to Justice.
Previous to committing the offences above
specified, the deprcdators and their encamp-
ment upon "The Thousand islands, in
the st. Lawrence, which situated partly in the
Province OF Upper Canada, and partly within
the limits of this state, and it is believed the
places of their refuge at this time are among
these Islands.
Given under my hand and the privy seal of
Il. ST. the state, this the 4th day of June, 1888.
w. l.. MARCY.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

The Hon. L.. J. Papineau passed through
this city on Wednesday last, on his way to the
moth. We Believe he has left the Saratoga
Springs, to meet Mrs. Papineau and his fami-
", who have reached that place from Lower
Canada. Gaz. Ya5 eo 8ala
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

, The " \, Express ofthe 7tll states that a
bearer OF dispatches from Montreal to Wash
ington reports that Sir John Colborne, with his
staft,iias gone to take { command Of the forces
intppper Canada, a movement that seems to
indicate apprehensions Of something serious
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

Sylvester Emmons
William Pope
ii. Tourje
Ira Holmes, Leicester N. Y.
Henry Hart, Clarendon, Mn.
Timothy Edwards, Peru, Ohio
Martin Strait, Marshall, Mich.
John M. Durlee, or Durgel, Florida
]. N. Patty
Joseph Myers
James Vaughn
John Jay Hall
Ezekiel III. Wilsey
Tyler Simpson, Worcester Co. Mass
Simeon Tyler
John Winter 'i'ai 'hi
Simeon Nichols, Pcnfeld, N. Y. s f Q
Willis Green 4. 9.tr
Richard Welles
Tippe
w. Williams
John johnson ,a1p
The following are also known to be saved
with many others.
Maj. Meacb, Carleton, N. Y. ..
II. Dongce, Providence
in. Shultz, Clinton CO. N. Y.
Israel M. Patty, Cayuga CO. N. Y.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

We should have noted some days since, that
Vur. Bostwick OCorner of Ohio City, has been
appointed Deputy U.S.. Marshall for Northern
Ohio.--Cgev. .aea. iiSsia .eS1
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

Report says Mr.. Woodbury. declines the
ChiefJustice, preferrlng to re-
main little longer in the Treasury Depart
ment.--Gep. Hers sa;,esa.; Il s.Ii..ll
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23
MAUMEE EXPRESS.
SATURDAY. JUNE as, 1888.

05-.advertisements intended for this paper,
should be handed in as early as lg o'clock on
Friday to insure insertion
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

Col. Dibble, tile POST Master of Buffalo has
been reformed out Of Office and Mr.. Philip Dor
sheimer nominated in his place. Col. Dibble
has given satisfaction mall respects to the peo-
pie Of Bafalo, by his accommodating DISPOSE
tion and has desreto render the specie requisi-
ton Of the department, as easy as possible.
His successor is an INSCRIPTIONS partizan and
on active electioneerer. So much for party
subseryiency: go little for real fitness and hon
esty! 4 si eass 9i'o3 9ss
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

is MILITARY.-We understand, that meas
ures have been taken at Toledo, for the forma-
tion of company of guards, and that uniforms
and arms have already been procured,and other
means used for its organization. We are hap
py to find our friends at the seat of the Michi-
gan war retaining SO much of their former mil
itary spirit, and, having once, on an occasion
that tried mems speed and bottom, ourselves
holden commission under the redoubtable
Governor Lucas, and g seen some actual SER
vice." we shall take great pleasure in reviewing
the newly formed corps, giving them atsthe
same time such advice as shall seeniito be dc
tated by our own experiencein that line, asas
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

XRocHEsrER.-This truly magnificent steam
boat visited our waters for the first time on
Thursday night lat We understand that she
ratesat CSC tons, and draws about eight feet
water, and yet she came up to the foot of the
rapids in the night, between 10 and IL o'clock,
with by no means, clear sky. She has the
most ample Accommodations, embracing the la
dies cabin on her deck, of any boat we have
seen. This boat will doubtless rank among the
best yet produced by the prolific ship builders
on our lakes. She was built by Thomas Rich
mond Esq. of Richmond, and others, and will
not fail to reflect honor on their skill and enter
prize, and most cordially do we hope that she
will make them a large return in good sound
currency.
The Rochester will visit Perrysburg and
Maumee again next Thursday, whenit is hoped
she will find ready to embark on her for trip
down the lake goodly number ofpassengers.
We expect hereafter she will be one of our re-
gular up river boats, and we ask for her that
patronage which her character ard accommo-
dations fairly enttle her to.
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

IMPRIsoNMENT FUR DEBT.-A writer who
says he was confined for sixteen years in the
jail ofNew York city for debt, makes the fol-
loving statement in illustration of this barba-
rous syst NJ s ri ai s4ees Cl
"It is horrible place; and many time
when through the CRATES of my prison | have
watched the rays of the setting sun as they
gilded some neigboring spire, wondered that
any man could find itin his heartto put fell
low being in Jail for debt. have at last gi-
ven up the hope Of liberty blessed Liberty!
can hardly write the word without dropping
tear at the recollection Of the Joyous days of
liberty which are gone forever. am sad when
| think how they have fed away like dream,
and that neither | nor my creditors can ever
recall them. am writing this little story of
my life, | was young, and in good health,
blest with wife whom ladored, and as fine
boy as ever smiled in the face of a father.
The boy is dead, and my wife is no more
She was indeed, most excellent woman; but
she was wounded to the soul by the horrors of
our institution. Her spirit was broken down,
and she, with the infant that caused her sick
ness, died in Jail shortly after my imprison-
mcnt."
Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1838-06-23

SIDE WALES, COMMON CoUNcIL &C.-"This
is said to be the most promising country be-
tween Symmes' hole and cape Horn, and W.
would fan make ourselves believe that ours is
the most promising town-we ask its most
humble pardon-city. Haven't we Mayor?
Haven't we twelve Aldermen? Haven't we
Recorder, President, Marshal and Assessor!
Yes No! We have, and we have not. We
elected them, and they were elected. But
will they serve? No! They will not, and they
cannot. They are the most unqualified sett of
gentlemen that ever eat calves heads at a cor
poraton dinner. Swearing enough they will
undoubtedly do, any of them, butto get two of
them together for the administration of cor
poral oath, necessary to give the proper moral
quality to their proceedings is impossible.
They will neither fish nor cut bait. They will
neither obey nor resign. They will neither per-
form, nor leave promising alone. There is
place-so say the theologans-that is paved
with good intentions; o. that the work there
laid out by our Com Uncommon Council had
been applied to the side walks in Matinee CITY |!
What magnificent appropriations, yet unmade,
would it have saved. But, to be solemn. We
were promised the side walks before the June
rains, and the June rains areupon us, and there
are no side walks. "The ram, it raineth ey'ry
day. and the navigation of the streets is being
suspended, and mems faces grow long as they
inquire; What's become of our Common
Council? and the answer is; They are dead!
Dead? Aye dead and as they have had no mer-
cy upon our soles, may a plenty of mud be
meted out to them in return.
N. B. The corporation sot again on Wednes-
day last, but no person appeared. hs
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-04-14
GENERAL ORDER NJ =
HEAD-QuAKTERs, WISCONSIN, MlL1r1..l
.A9utant General Office,

BURLINGTON, January %, 1893.
4 ST. In consequence of the increase of popul..
Il ton, the Commander-in- Chief, deems fur,h.
o. change III the regimental districts to be nseess,
ry, therefore, it is ordered that the first (ls rex.
mental district shall be restricted 10 the county ~
Iowa, as at present organized.
The second (!d) regimental district shall b H.
s.flcted TO the district of country composing The
counties OF Brown, Manitoowoc, Sheboygan, Fen
du Lack, Portage, Marqueu, and Calumet.
lhe third (3d) regimental district shall be 70.
s.1lSted 70 the counties Of Milwaukee, Jefferson.
lodge, and Washington
no fourth (4th) regimental district shall be 70.
sNic!eo 70 the counties Of Du Buaue Delaware.
and Buchanan
Inc district of country, composing tho Counties
OF racine, Walworth, and Rock, shall form ene
regimental district and be the eighth (S,h) rsgi.
ment.
The counties of Dane and Green shall form ~.
parate battalion
The district Of Grant county shall form a r,,;.
mental district, and be the ninth (9,h) regiment.
The district of country, composing the counties
OF jackson, Jones, Linn, and Benton, shall form
one regimental district, and be the tenth lOh 70.
giment.
The district, composing the counties Of Clinto,
and Scott, shall form one regimental district, and
be the eleventh Il lth) regiment.
The district, composing the counties Of Cedar,
H"AS "AN SAoo6hsGIS sHou VN0 IOklWOo>
tai district, and be the twelfth l2tn) regiment.
The district composing the county Of Clay,es,
shall form a separate battalion.
I'd. The eighth (oth) regiment is placed uader
the command of Colonel Isaac Butler.
The separate battalion, in the counties Of Dane
and Green, is placed under the command of MAJOR
Alexander Higyinbo,hem.
3d. Colonel Butler OF the Sth regiment will, with
as little delay possible, divide his command int
not less than eight, than ten company dir.
tricts, and oder an election to be held in each
district for the election OF company officers.
Major Higginbo,hem will in like manner divide
his battalion district into not less than four nor more
than six company districts, and order elections 70
be held for company officers.
4th. The Colonel Or Commandment in the Let, I'd,
Sd, and 4th regiments ordered to see that the
company officers in thei, respective regiments are
all filed. If vacancies exist from resignation or
otherwise, they will order elections 70 bs held
at suitable places.
5th. II the people in any company district shall
refuse neglect 70 hold election ordered, the
OF the regiment OF battalion will Sc
lsct fit aid competent persons TO fill the Offices, and
forward their names 10 the Governor at Mineral
Point.
9th. The Commander-in-Chief hopes that one
or two companies ofmounled rifemen may 10 rails.
ed in each regiment and separate battalion in the
Territory, he would take great pleasure in aaord-
ing any assistance in his power to facilitate their
organization.
BY ordef ofthe Commander-in-Chief.
GEORGE CUBBAGE, Adj't Gen.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-04-14
NrW STORE.
SCOTT & TAYLOR
Wholesale E. Ret.tiI Gr0cers,

TTAVE just opened, in James FaMniMg's new
LII house, Main street, a full and compiste.as.
sor,ment of every thing i'll their line, OF which
the following form part, which they offer for sale
low for cash.
Havana and Rio coffee, N. o. sugar, Havan-
ma and loafdo., Gun Powder, lmperialan Z. II.
teas, soft and hard she'll almonds, rasins, prunes.
currants, chocolate, West India preserves, tama-
rinds, assorted candies, cloves, anon, nutmegs,
ginger, allspice, pepper, mustard, pepper sauce,
syrup, Paoli vinegar, sweet oil, empsom salts,
salt petre, alum salaratus, hops, linseed OIL kegs
white lead, ~ and ~ IL window glass, pipes,
can oysters, lard by key or can, tar, rice, dried
apples, superfne flour, molasses, mackerel, her.
ring, beans, ground alum SALT table salt, dried
nison hams, prime pork, Western Reserve and
pine apple cheese, rosin and fancy soaps, mould
candles, sperm candles, blasting powder, Inks, ru-
led and letter paper, quilts, ink powder, Collins
aud Nason's axes, scythes, drawing knives, trace
and halter Chains, l.. Il 5. Hancle shovels, Sock
shoves, spades, hay folks, hoes, foot AIDES, au-
gars, coffee mills, hand axes, smoothing irons, She
wells and tongs, squares, assorted iroA, steel and
castings, with every other article i'll the hardware,
line, TOO tedious to mention.
Also, rectifed and cid Monongahela whisky
Jamaica and N. L. rum, Holland and Amer. gin,
Cog. and Amer. brandy, pale 4 gold Sherry wines,
Malaga and common wines, old Fort wine, Sicily
Md. wines, Burgundy Port do, Marsailles Md.
wine, cherry bounce, Champagne wines, Clares
and Muscat wines by box, Newark cider, do, bar
relied vinegar, Bonn's tobacco, cut paper do, AZ.
sorted ames River tobacco, assorted common do,
spanish and melee cigars, snuff, 4, &, 9, 10 nails
penny brada, d., 50, 81 spikes, assorted shot,
Mani. bed cords and plough lines, painted buckets
stone jugs, bvooms, assorted chairs, &c.
They have also ON hand, and will keep gener.
al assortment of
RlRAlDW Made @h@qpsUuN@,
or LIVERY AIND-ALsU,
Gents. fine and coarse boots, shoes and pumps, la
dies heeled and sp:ing prunee shoes. ladies' kip
Shoes and bootees, brogans thick shoes, childrens
leather shoes, men's black and white silk and tuf
hats, boys silk hats.
Persons wishing TO purchase will do we'll to call
and examine stock.
They will also attend to Storing, Forwarding
and Commits son Business. Any such entrusted 70
them, will be attended to with promptness ana ais'
patch. AUGUSTUS w. SCOTT,
THOMAS J. TAYLOR.
Iowa news. [volume] (Dubuque, Upper Mississippi Lead Mines, Wisconsin Territory) 1837-1841, 1838-04-14
A NAN OF FEW WORDS.

A young man some time since arri-
we'd at certain inn, and after alighting
from his horse went into the trvellcr's
room, where he walked backwards for
some time displaying the utmost sci,
Importance. At length he rang the
bell, upon the walters appearance, gave
him all order nearly as follows: swat
er!-I am man Of few words, and
don't like to be continually ringing the
belland disturbingthe house? I'llthank
you to pay attention to what | say."-
"Yes sir" replied the waiter. "In
the first place, bring me glass Of bran
dy and water (cold,) with little sugar,
and tea spoon; wipe down this table,
throw some Goals on the fire, and wipe
down the hearth; bring me couple of
candles, pen ink. and paper, some wa
fers, little sealing wax, and let me
know what time the post goes out; tell
the hostler to take care Of my horse,
dress him well, slop his feet, and let me
know when he's ready to feed; order
the chambermaid 10 prepare me good
bed take care that the sheets are well
aired, and put clean nightcap and a
glass of water in the room; send the
boots with pair of slippers that l can
walk to the table in; tell him must
have my boots cleaned and brought in
to the room to night, and shall want
to be called at FIVE o clock in the morn
ing: ask your mistress what l can have
for supper, tell her l should like to have
roast duck, or something Of that sort;
desire your master to step in, want
TO ask him few questions about the
drapers Of this town." The waiter
answered eyes, sir,'' and then went
TO the landlord, and told him gentle
man in the parlor wanted a great many
things, and among the rest, he wanted
him, and that was all he could recolIcct.