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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

CANADA.-The policy of Lord Durham, as to
be hereafter developed, is limited at in the fol-
lowing extract from correspondent of the Nj
agara Reporter, of July 27. The Reporter
SAYS, that the writer ofthe communication is a
respectable gentleman, who AYERS that the plan
of policy is one seriously intended to be propo-
sed to the Imperial Parliament. The follow
ing is the language of the correspondents
ga union ofthe five provinces, under one Fe-
deral Government, each province retaining its
local house of Assembly divested of a Legisla-
tive or Upper Chamber, while certain number
from each House, ten, more or less shall be
chosen to represent them in General Assem-
bly,, which shall be Court of appeal, TO take
cognizanoe of all those cases heretofore refer
red to the British Parliament or Privy Council,
and Members to be sent to represent our inter
est in the House of Commons. 1t is to be ho-
ped the Governor General will be invested
with the power ofgiving or refusing his assent
to all bills, heretofore referred to the Govern
ment at home, and exercised by the Queen in
Council, thus avoiding those unnecessary de-
lays and consequent heart burnings SO much
complained of by all parties. A stimulus will
be given to commerce by the immediate COM
pletlon of the railroads and canals, direct and
uninterrupted communication from Lake Huron
to the sea will be obtained. The great public
worksnow languishing for want fmeans, COM
merce, paralyzed by the want ofcapital, will be
reused into action by the introduction ofa loan
of exchequer bills, creating demand for la
bora necessary improvement and advance
ment of Agriculture, with a consequent emf
grafton from the old country, and its desirable
accompaniment of capital to an unlimited ex-
tent, will arise from the intended measure. To
these must be added an improved system Of
education: matter of the very utmost impor-
tance to all who love peace and security. All
these are promised and will no doubt, be strict.
ly and literally carried into effect, provided the
people will support the government, and the ba-
ser part cease their wicked attempts to disturb
the peace of society. Let US therefore hope,
sir, that all who value and love their coun-
try, will unite heart and hand, in seconding
the vast and magnificent intentions of this no.
bleman, who is actuated by the most sincere
desire to raise the provinces to state ofpros-
perity, unequalled in former times, and to
proud eminence, as an integral part of the
Kingdom of Great Britain, the fairest Jewel in
the diadem ofthe beloved and youthful Queen"
--BufaIo Bulletin. ~ 81
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

The news received by the Royal William
in relation to the commercial affairs Of the
United States and Great Britain is highly fa-
vorable. Money is pentiful and American
stocks in demand. The defeat of the Treasu-
ry circular had good effect in London; and
the intention of the United States Bank to es-
tablish branch in New York, together with
the favorable accounts Of the crops has had a
tendency to renew the confidence of European
capitalists in the American trade.
The cholera is said to have re-appeared in
Berlin. @n7' N+ .e7
Sir Francis Bond Head has laid on the table
fthe House of Commons long defence of his
policy in Upper Canada.-Int.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

The young man had no sooner advanced near
enough to the old man for him to distinguish
his features, than he exclaimed--sHa! / thot
sor seized pistol, which he had hidden un-
der his pillow, quick as thought cooked it, aim
ed, and fired! A poor purcussion cap was all
that saved the gentlenan's life, had the pistol
gone off he would have been a dead man, as
the sure aim which the hypochondriac took at
his heart would not have missed. Friend and
foe Immediately sprung on the old man, dis
armed and bound him. The young man who
so narrowly escaped with his life, Immediately
tainted at the report of the pistol and it was
with some difficulty ho was brought to life.--
The pistol, on examination, proved to have
been loaded with great deal of care, and
there is no doubt the old man really thought an
attempt to rob him would be made, and armed
himself accordingly. The great escaped as
the young man has since been nicknamed by
his companions in the scrape, delared soon af-
ter, 'if he was again caught in such frolic, he
would be horse -whipped,' and the others have
probably received lesson that will induce
them to be more careful hereafter about playing
tricks upon hypochondriacs. cs.--BostOn Morning
Herald.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

RUN UPON A BANK.-An individual rode up
to the door of the Utica Bank, one day last
week, dismounted in hot haste and, with
considerable perturbation, inquired whether
'they paid SPECIE The offer Of the bank
answered in the affirmative. sWell,' said the
applicant, Il want to get some, your bills won't
60 very well in our parts He then drew from
his pocket very corpulent pocket-book, lthe
bank officer did not exactly tkick the bucket
though he turned little pale, turned over and
over again goodly pile of notes, and at last
exclaiming, I've gotit, presented for redemp-
ton bona tide one dollar bH!-Utica Ent.
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PIRATEs.--We learn from Capt. Winchen-
beck, of the brig Ceylon, arrived last evening
from Marseilles, that on the 4th of July in lat.
SO l3, lon. Al 20, saw suspicious looking
schr. ahead, with fore and main topsals, stand
ing south, and half past 6 P. NJ. she hoisted
Portuguese flag and fired a shot across our
bows.-Shortlv after she fired three more
guns. We Immediately hove to. She came
along side and ordered our boat to come on
board. The Capt. and two seamen got into
the boat and went along side of her. They
Immediately manned the briggs boat with five
men, and came on board of the brig. Search
ing and finding no money, they took box of
wine belonging to the cargo, and whatever
water and provisions they wanted and left her.
The brig had on board $l,5Oo, which was
thrown into cask Of water, and thereby
saved.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

ANoTHER.-Ihe ship Hlbernia, Capt. Cobb,
arrived yesterday from Liverpool, reports that
on the 5th inst. at a p. M. spoke the brig Isa-
bella, ofLondon, $50 days fr ON Sidney New
South Wales, for London. She reported that
on the day previous at P. NJ. was boarded
by a spanish piratical brig Of eight guns, and
full of armed men who took from them their
spare sails, cordage canvass and twine; also
robbed the passengers and crew of all their
clothing and every thing that seemed to answer
their purpose. The Capt. ofthe i. informed
Capt Cobb, that on the following morning he
spoke the U. S. ship of war Cayenne, Capt.
Percival from Boston, bound to the Mediterra-
mean, who Immediately hauled up to the South
Eastward in pursuit of the pirate.-Capt.
Cobb supplied the brig with stores aud water.
Jour. Com.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

The administration argues, through the
Globe, that Mr.. Clay must be the great dis
turber of the peace Of the country, from the
fact that he is, in period of distress, especially
conspicuous. The administration makes
very important mistake in this matter: it mis-
takes the extinguisher for the irebrand. Its
conduct is much like that of the incendary,
who being afraid of detection, turned around
and collared the foreman of the engines, ex-
claiming, ha, fellow, have caught you at
last? This is the fellow that is first and fore
most at every fre-seize him!"--Louispitte
Journal
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ESCAPE FROM A HYpocHosDRIAc.-A rather

ESCAPE FROM HYPocHoNDRIAc.-Arat rather
curious and well nigh fatal incident took place
at the south part OF the city few days since.
The facts as near as we can gather them, are
these. An old gentleman possessed of consid-
cradle property and of high respectability, has
been for some time afflicted with hypochondri-
a, and, as is usual with those who are SO un-
fortunate, has imagined at times that he was a
tea pot that he was dead, or dying, and other
absurdities. Several gentlemen, his most in
innate associates and friends, have in vain tri-
ed cool arguments to convince him of the ab-
surdity of such notions, but as arguments are
thrown away on hypochondriacs, he of course
believed as firmly as ever in whatever gained
for the time, possession Of bis mind. His last
absurdity was the belief that these very friends
were to watch for an opportunity to rob & muir.
der him. He did not state this in such plain
terms as to give them surety Of it, but by his
dark hints and dsly looks, and coupling their
names, in an apparently cautious manner, with
such words as murder, robbery, fire &c. they
were led to such a belief. As they had tried
arguments in vain, they now determined to try
other measures more likely to cure him. After
a grand consultation among the gentlemen,
they at length hit upon the following plan as
likely to be attended with the desired result.
They were to engage several rough looking
fellows, who were to be instructed to rush in
to his room at late hour of the night, and in
a rough raving manner, to threaten him with
death if he stirred; and while he was thus
frightened, proceed to search his trunks, draw
ers, &C., as if in search of valuubles. While
thus employed the friends were to rush mas if
warned Of such an attempt BY the language Of
the old gentleman. Some Of them were to
condole with and assist the hypochondriac 10
his alarm, and the others were to have sham
fight with the rogues, and Of course finally van
quish them. This, they thought, would prove
to him, that so far from injuring him, they
were ready to assist and protect him. All
worked as they wished--the men were enga-
ged, received their instructions, and were in
readiness at the time and place appointed.
They rushed in; with loud and rufian like
manner threatened to rob and murder the old
gentleman. The hypochondriac did not seem
to be in the least alarmed by their conduct but
quietly sat on the side Of his bed, watching the
door, as if expecting others. He was not dis
appointed in his expectations for in rushed his
friends, with cries Of Halo! What's the mat
terg and other expressions ofastonishment and
alarm. One Of them asagreed upon, rushed
towards The hypochondriac, to give him assis-
tance, the others rushed upon the robbers, and
busily engaged themselves in a combat,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

The Kingston u. C.) Wing in noticing the
recent trials for high treason at that place
which resulted in the acquittal of the accused
has the following signifcent remarks.--M Y.
Com. .4dv.
"That the Magistrates much exceeded their
duty we fully believe, and that by their intol-
erance they induced many persons to turn
rebels, who would otherwise have remained
good subjects, must be gathered from this fact,
that several persons arrested on mere suspi-
cion, and then discharged, returning to their
homes, and with wounded mind arising from
their illegal arrest, engaged in reasonable un-
dertakings. For, despite the verdict render
ed by the juries, who have no conception Of
the innocence, either of the men discharged, +,
or the prisoners tried, but believe them to be
persons goaded to rebellion through the outra-
geous dragooning of the magistrates"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

THE CaEsAPEAKE.-Ths beautiful boat is
finished, and on her first downard trip. Look
at her ye heralds of Western enterprises Is
she not as snug and handsome acraft as one
would wish to see? Is not her speed, equal to
that of any of the new boats on the lake, and
that too, without putting on steam enough to
endanger the lives of her passengers Go on
board of her. How admirably is every thing
fitted there for comfort and convenience. For
the first representation of steam boat enter
prise at Maumee, we are not ashamed of her.
But we shall hear what our brethren of the
corps say.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

FRAcAs.-We understand that on Friday
morning Mr.. Leggett went into the office of
the Journal of Commerce, and advancing to
Mr.. David Hale, asked him if he was the
proprietor of that paper? Mr.. Hale replied in
the affirmative. He asked if he was the editor?
Mr.. Hale replied yes. He asked him flhe
was the author ofan article which appeared in
his Journal rejecting upon him (Leggett) in
relation to the Forrest Grafton? Mr.. Hale re-
piled, he was not. Leggett further asked him
whether he was responsible for the article2
Hale replied that he was. Leggctt then pull
lee his nose and inActing other indignities, left
the ofice.--Yesterday morning Mr.. Hale
made an application for warrant against Mr..
Leggett at the police ofice.-.M Y. Whig.
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phy,to be disposed of in a hurry, ,either by their
ignorance, or the eelf-conceit ofyonng physici-
ans. DR.. Sherwood has memoralizcd Con-
gress and the Legislature of New York for
means to circulate his Investigations. We
hope he will be enabled to afford the public, a
fair exhibition of the results of these labors.--
And let us all hope, that he may have done as
much for the health of his fellow creatures, as
Fulton did for their convenience, and prosperi-
ty, and that unlike him, he may not at the
commencement be met with the decided oppo.
sition Of his countrymen.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

SUCCESSFUL ExpERrMENT.--We were few
days ago, shown some heads of wheat, BY J.
Vermilyea, Esq. Aboite township, in this
county, which were raised in the following
manner. Last fall the seed was put into a bar
rel, wet, and left to freeze through the winter.
In March it was sownIn newly prepared land,
and the result is altogether satisfactory. 1t was
from ten days to two weeks later in ripening
than the fall sown wheat, but the heads are
longerand heavier than those of the latter. We
intend to notice the advantages ofths method
of wheat culture more particularly when moro
at lelsure.--Fort wayne Sentinel.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

We are glad to perceive that the near ap-
proach Of the Convention, has had the effect to
inspire the Wing party with little of the en-
ergy which has ever characterised its oppo-
nents. 1t is not too early impress the wings
the Importance Of uniting to man, on the
regularly nominated candidates, On this now,
as ever before, depends their success. In view
of the extra exertions of their opponents, it is
unnecessary to say, that the coming election
will call for all their aid. Every man should
strive by such means as he possesses, to circu-
late that kind of information in reference to
existing difficulties, as is calculated to enkin-
die an honorable emulation in the party to pre-
vent their longer continuance. Assured that
by so doing, he is not only consulting his indi-
vidual predictions, but contributing to the
welfare and prosperity ola country, which now
suffering from the evils he is endeavoring 10
extripate; what true whig does not feel his bo-
som glow with patriotism, tthe thought of be-
ing in the smallest degree serviceable in con-
summating SO great and laudable an object.
AS this is the professed design of the whig par
ty, we trust THAT it will be indicated by prepar-
ing for the coming election in due season.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

MOTHER OF ERsKINE THE PoET.--There is
remarkable circumstance connected with the
history of Ralph Erskine, a fact well authenti-
Gated in the part of Scotland where his family
lived. His mother "died and was buried" some
years before he was born. She wore on her
finger at the time other death rich gold ring'
which from some domestic cause or other, was
valued by the family. After the body was laid
in the coffin, an attempt was made to remove
the ring, but the hand and finger were SO much
swollen that it was impossible. 1t was pro-
posed to cut off the finger, but the husbands
sympathetic feeling revolted at the idea. She
was, therefore, buried with the ring on her fin
ger. The sexton who was aware of the fact,
formed a resolution to possess himself of the
ring. Accordingly on the same night he
opened the coffin. Having no scruples about
cutting off the finger of dead women, he pro
vided himself with sharp knife for the pur-
pose. He lifted the stiff arm, and made an in
by the point of the finger. The blood
flowed, and the woman arose and set up in the
coffin. The grave digger fled with alright,
while the lady made her way from the narrow
tenement and walked back to the door of her
dwelling, where she stood without and knock
ed for admittance. Her husband who was
minister, sat conversing with friend. When
the knock was repeated, he observed, "were
it not that my wife is in her grave, should
say that was her knock!' He arose hastily
and opened the door. There stood his dear
companion wrapped in her grave-clothes, and
her uplittcd hand dropping blood. My Mar
garet!' he exclaimed. "The same" said she
=" your dear wife in her own proper person.
Do not be alarmed"
Many, very many, we firmly believe, have
been buried alive, but few, like aer, return to
tell the tale. The lady in question. however,
lived seven or eight years after this occurrence,
and she became the mother ofseveral children,
among whom was Erskine, The poet above spo-
ken Of
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

CASE OF HYMEN.-A man has been tried
before Judge Willard, at the Oyer and Termi-
ner of st. Lawrence county in this State for
biting offhis wife's tongue: effected by strang-
ling her until she obtruded her tongue. He
bit off about an inch, and the womans suffer-
ings were great, besides being disabled in her
speech. The husband was proved at times
insane on religious subjects, believing himself
Christ sc. The wife rebuked him for it, and
this caused him to infict punishment on her.
He was however of bad temper, and lived un-
happily with his wife. He was sentenced to
seven years in the state prison.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

EDUcArIoN.- us to enquire, whether
this cause has received more attention here
since the passage of the new school law, than
it did before. As we are soon to be favored
with visit from the Superintendent, it is to
be hoped, for the honor of that spirit, which
thus far has directed the efforts and attention
of our citizens, to the cause of common school
education, and reared up SO many Aourishing
and respectable schools among us,that our citi-
zens will not by any neglect on their part, suf-
fer the city to deteriorate one iota, in the en-
joyment of areputation SO enviabe, and i'm
portant.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

WHOLESALE TRADE IN MAuMEE.--In ind-
ting hasty article upon the above subject, for
our paper Of last week, we neglected to notice
the wholesale business already carried on
among US. We mentioned Titus & Co. as do
ing good business in Toledo, and stated that
"several of our merchants are disposing of
many goods in small lots" From subsequent
inquiry we have found that the sale of goods in
lots in this place is by no means as insignif-
cant trade as our remarks might be construed
to intimate, but, that on the contrary, it forms
an item of no inconsiderable magnitude. The
firm of James Wolcott g. Co. are dong bu-
sness in the grocery line, almost exclusively
wholesale, and their sales will not suffer in
comparison with those of any establishment on
the river. The supplies Of Hardware and Do
mestic goods sold by our merchants to the
dealers at the west ofus are by no means small.
In short, many of our merchants convinced by
the trade which is already opening upon them,
are preparing to enter with spirit into the
wholesale business.
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is not favorable to the growth of grain, would
do well to visit us now for the purpose of deter
mining this question. The whole country
wherever cultivated, blooms like flower gar
den. Were our canal finished, we should be
able to show the value Of our soil in more sub
stantial articles than words. Until then we
must expect to use the only means'of dissemin-
ating information abroad, that we are possess
sed of.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

PREJuDIcE!--The Evening Post says, " a
black man and white woman were walking
in Broadway yesterday, and were followed by
mob, who hooted at them and obliged them to
take refuge in grocer's shop. The mob were
so troublesome that the police officers interfer-
ed and took the man and woman to the watch
house for safety till the mob should be dispers.
ed. The women stated that she was from
England, where the same prejudice as to color
does not prevail as here e.o--M- Y. Cour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-11

ANOTHER YEAR OF ExTRAvAsANcE.-Be-
fore The adjournment of Congress, Mr.. Cam
breleng presented an estimate oftbe expenses
Of the Government for the present year. II
was not eleven millions--the amount Of Mr..
Adams first year; nor was it tsoice that, but,
reader, is was thirty-three millions eight humid
red thousand dollars! Besides this, we are in
formed that there are other charges upon this
year, which will s,oeU the expenditures to ris-
ing forty mllions! Jour. q. Reg.
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slowly advanced to her appropriate seat. The
ceremony of taking the oath, the placing Of
the crown upon her Mojesty's head, Src. was
then gone through with. These concluded,
the procession again formed and returned to
fhe Park, in their appropriate order. Nothing
occurred during the day to mar the harmony OF
the national jubilee. The queen bore the fa-
tgues of the day without exhibiting any very
sensible signs of exhaustion. r"
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The School House in the third ward of our
city is closed for the want of suitable teacher.
All efforts to procure one of the right kind have
thus far, we are informed, proved unavailing.
So long have we been cursed with poor laws,
and duped by worse teachers, that scarcely a
person of moderate education or capacity can
be found to take charge of our children in this
truly responsible calling. An opportunity is
now offered however, under the new school
law for Improvement. The increase of our
school fund, and the barriers which are thrown
around the cause of common SC hool education,
to prevent the encroachment Of ignorant pre-
tenders. we should suppose, would afford suf-
fcient inducement for persons we'll qualified
to engage in the instruction Of youth. Such
at least, it is hoped will be the result thereof.
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The Baltimore American states that almost
immediate relief may be afforded to persons
who imprudently drink too much cold water
during the prevalence of hot weather, by ad-
ministering fifteen drops of Spiritus Sails in
about wine glass full of any kind of spirituous
liquor. The spiritus sails may be procured at
any apothecarys shop.
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"TELI IT NOT In aATH!"--JosEPH Beers,
the President ofthe new FIFTY MILLIONS BANK
in New York, is staunch Van-democrat OF
course, the Loco foco press will make the land
resonant with their denunciatons of this neso
monster. Fifty millions! Van President at
that! Let it not be whispered in the streets Of
Columbus!- Ohio Sfdfe Jour. q. Reg.