Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

Ii is said that Mr. John Branch, tine tHlnK-
ing secretary as he was called, while mem
Der ofthe Unit cabinet, is to be the loco-foco
candidate for Governor Of North Carolina.--
Her. q. Gaz. gqo -. .45t
Col. Andrew Pickens, formerly governor Of
South Carolina, died near Pontotoc, Miss. Of
Paralysis, brought on by exposure to the sun.
fIe had been residing sometime in Mississippi.
l-BuG. Pat.
~ A Detroit correspondent of the Courier
and Enquirer, says the patriot Colonel Vree-
land who was lately sentenced to years i'm
prisonment, and to pay fine of one thousand
dollars, was formerly engaged in passing coun-
terfeit money in Ohio.--BHf. Pat. III
STEAM NAueATIoN.-Grea Britain has as
many steamboats, as all Europe besides her,
and the United States has more than all the
European nations put together. r.-TeIescope.
David E. Owen has been appointed ReceI-
yer OF public moneys at Marion Ohio.
We urge upon the Wings of the several
townships Of Lucas county to organize, to ap-
point township committees and correspond with
the central committee of the county. Last
year the Whigsin one Township at least were
not provided with votes on the day ofthe elec-
tion.- Toledo Blade.
We understand that during the thunder
ner Black Hawk was capsized on lake Erie, and
ercrew picked up by the Bunker Hill.--To-
ledo Blade. ~
MIAMI CAN1L.-We are grati6ed to learn,
that immediate steps will be taken for prepar-
ing the northern portion Of this work for con-
tract, and that at. least part of the line will
BE let the ensuing autumn.--Defance Ban
nsr.
They had celebration at Mt. Clemens on
the Goth inst, on the occasion. of breaking
ground on the line of the Clinton and Kala-
mazoo Canal. Gov. Mason, Hon. Ross Viii
kins, and various other citizens of distinction
attended. .---Pontiac Herald. sas
Apoor lrishman applied to magistrate for
summons against person for OBTAINING
bundle of clothes. When the summons was
filling up, the man replied to a question Of the
clerk. what is the mans name that keeps
the bundle? sHe's woman please your
honor
DISTINGUISHED DELEGATE.-It is perhaps
not yet generally known that amongst the
delegates at the Locofoco Convention, whicn
was to have assembled at Harrisburgh on the
4th inst. there is one for whose apprehension
are,card of segen hundred dollars is offered! !!
This is Joseph Mccormick, who murdered PHI
ny D. Wells, whilst performing his duty as an
officer, attemptingto arrest him for an alleged
criminal offence. Pittsburg Advocate.
CooL.-A fellow with torn shirt lately en-
tered an EDITORS room in Wall street, and thus
ssluted him :--"Are you the INDIVIDUAL, that's
to furnish copy for to-morrow's paperPp The
editor bowed. HThen fork over, for I'm one
of the aENTLEMEN that's ready to BET it upW
The man who sets his heart upon womon. is
a cameleon, and doth feed on air; from air he
takes his colors-holds his life-changes with
every wind-grows lean or fat, rosy with hope,
or green with jealousy, or pallid despair--just
as the gate varies from north to south-from
heat to cold.-Lady Of Lyons.
ANOTHER PgoMrsING UB-TREAsyRER.--
Weare informed by a gentleman who is ready
to voucli for its truth, that Abner G. Stinson,
appointed deputy Collector and. Inspector of
the customsi in the St. .Josdph District, is the
late wardeniot the New Hampshire State Pri-
son, who absconded, after involving the State
in loss Of some toenty thousand dollars, car
rying away the books and vouchers belonging
to the prison. Surely the people Of st. Jseph
must feel highly complimented at this gracious
transfer Of one Of Isaac Hills pet ub-treasurers
to their own good neighborhood.- Detroit
.Adv.
ELIsHA WHTTLRsEY.--This gentleman has
resigned his seat in congress, and declines be-
ing afcandfdate for reelection. His name and
fame have become the property Of the people,
of whom he has SO long and faithfully been the
Representative. They will treasure them.
The Reserve, Ohio, and the whole Union, will
regret the loss of bis invaluable services in the
councils Of the nation.- Cleue. Her. sgs Il
A EUaoEs1IoN.--As Gen. Jessup's laurels
are yet green, suppose the Secretary of War
sets him to trapping for Bill johnson, the Lake
bucanneer. Perhapsa white flag might decoy
him in.---B.
SHAKESPEARE MoDEnrlzHD,- Two loafers
were spouting the other day, in front of q the
Bank when one drew wallet from hspocket,
and said: 1I1e who steals my purse steals
trash.v aYes.v replied the other, .sand he
who filches from you your good name, takes
from you tuhdt you nepey had! 4.
MARRIED.
In this city, by the Rev. Mr.. FRASdIs, on
Sunday the S9th ult. Mr.. THoMAs CLAnK to
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