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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01
GIGANTIC MAaropor.-.-Aa some hands, who

GIGANTIC MAsTopoE.--Ae o some hands, who
are employed by Mr.. HAHN Of this town in
excayating mill race, were digging in his
meadow about mile from town, on Monday
last they happened to strike upon huge bone
which on being taken out from the bed where
it had reposed for ages, proved to be AZ. under
Jdio Of the GIGANTIC MAsToDoN, in an excellent
state Of preservation. Further search being
made on Monday and yesterday, the most Of
the bones necessary to the formation of a COM
plete skeleton have been found, and among the
rest THE ENTIRE SKULL with its upper part,
even where thiDnest entire and tceH preserved,
and forming, when connected with the under
jaw, a head that would do honor to the largest
version of the sea serpent. This we believe
to be the first entire skull of the Mastodon
found in the United States, or perhaps in the
world. The bones which have been found
and measured, are upon an average about one
tenth part less than those OF the Massodon in
Peales Museum in Philadelphia, as detailed in
Goodman's American Natural History.
The teeth are finely enamelled and do not
appear to have suffered in the least from de-
cay. The tusks have not yet been found; :
their sockets are about inches in diameter,
and more than foot in depth. The hinder part
OF the skull next to its junction with the neck,
bone is very square, and measures about l9 in
ches in height, and 81 inches in width--length
of skull from hinder end to snout AZ inches.--
The bones of the legs are massive, corresponds
ing in size very nearly with the description
given by Goodman as above referred to, and
which, for the present we must refer the rsa-
der. A full description will be given in our
next paper. The bones were found from five
to six feet beneath the surface of the ground,
in kind ofbog or morass the soil for one or
two feet at top, being nothing but peat or turf;
and underneath, rich alluvian, full of vegeta-
BILE and organic remains; such as reeds, small
shells, sc. The entire skeleton would be well
worthy Of place in the best museum in the
world, and we hope that such arrangements
may be made as will prevent its being removed
out of our State. We would respectfully call
the attention of The antiquaries and naturalists
among our citizens to the ubject.-Bucyrus
Democrat. M
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01

4 THE observation-disclosures -CRops.--The
season SO far has been and old fashioned scorch-
err the Union over, and here the atmosphere
continues dry, sultry and furnace-lke. The
drought has been severe in every quarter, and
unprecedented in many portions Ct The conn yIa
ginia, Maryland, and parts Of Pennsylvania,
and weregret to seeby our Kentucky exchang..
potatoe crop in this section will be very light.
Potatoes hardly worth harvesting. We no.
tlce that in the Maumee valley the drought has
been equally severe. The failure Of the corn
and potatoe crops is 50 general as e go far "
keeping up prices cflivng the coming year'--
csee HsY.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01

HIGH LivINe.--The troops in Florida, when
near the coast, feed upon oysters, turtle, fish,
etc, which are perhaps the best that this or any
other country can afford. A party of officers
were recently engaged inthe exercise of their
talents upon meal got up la mode, from the
carcass Of a fine green turtle; silently and SOL
emnly were they doing more for themselves and
their country than they had performed for
months before, when one of them whrled a
spoonful of the soup in The air and sprung up
panions who had always thought him to be one
of the most quiet among them. Many conjec-
lures were quietly INDUCED in reference to this
strange feat, when the young officer relieved
himself as follows:
Officers, soldiers, and Indian hunters, of the
American army: You have been engaged for
months in treading down the flowers of Flori-
da, and eating turtle soup to the glory. of your
country and of your own unconquerable spirits,
which ye have elevated to an imoerishable i'm
mortality. You have caught Indians, and they,
have got away from you; and who can stand
before the might and power of your arms? You
have traled the savage to his hammock, and he
has trailed You back to your camp. You have
tied senLinels to savages and they have run
away with your sentinels: in short, what have
you not done 20 elevate your country and your
country's honor in the eyes of other nations!-
Have you not borne fatigue? Have you not
marched up the hill and then marched down
again? And after all your conquests and ini-
mtable achievements,is it not most villainous
shame, that you are compelled to sit here on
the grass and eat turtle soup soittout a drop Of
tcine in it,?
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01
JEFFERSON HOUSE.

ERIE STREET, MAuMEE Cry, sOHro.-
TTlHE subscriber respectfully informs the
4 public that he has sleased this eligible es-
tablishment, and put it in complete order for
the reception Of boarders, travellers and visi-
tors. 1t is beautiful situation, in the most
pleasant part of said city, and the subscriber
hatters himself that his attention to the as-
commodation and comforts of his guests will
ensure to him aliberal share of public patron
age. '''"" '.'" i'' @ t'.a 'f lu4
The furniture of the House isnew, and the
apartments are in good order The stable is
large and commodlous, and will be attended
by careful servants. ,esi'-9'' ~ 49,
ROBERT COVER
% april 81. soa'~.'aa'ia.a' sa'a saa 55tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01

2 SrRAmsoA AT Losr. The steamer ABelle OF
Missouri" from New Orleans to ST. bouls'
struck a snag, about % miles below the mouth
of the Ohio, by which large hole was knock
ed into her. The boat issupposed to be to-
tal loss. Much of her cargo will be saved. A
quantity Of salt will be lost. The Claiborne
carried to st. Louis her passengers and con-
Siderable portion 81 hst carge.s .sa a'aneai
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01
" ,t1Nl5I IIiI.I,n oF-,,,',tiN LYIlBh 1f8V
Volume II.--NO.y 90. O I'd b.
NEW .EsTABLIsH[MENT..

q ROCERIES AND PRO -
" Harrington g. Hunter, respectfully an
nounce to the public, that they have recently
opened q splendid selection Of Groceries and
Provisions, corner of jackson and Wayne SITS.
Hotel Buildings, where almost every article in
their line can be furnished atreduced prices
Ior cash, bi61 flBb fgajHfsu asf1h 9lsd 93 ~, &
N. B. Persons desirous to contract for large,
supplies, will find it to their advantage to give
.usai call. Liberal advances on Consignments
to us. h nioAas7l gysG t.fta, ,,ap hsf6fss q
Refer to Tufts g. Parks, Cleveland--J.
Smith, Newark McEluain g. Hunter, Colum-
ibus.9falg slj 70 1syils 2 Lev az ,,,'E6 60
Maumee City, Ohio, May 24th, 1888. sfs7
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u oMNpusLrE 6 Down EAsr.'--The Bostol

~ OMNIBUS LIFE "DowN EAST The Boston
Mercantile of yesterday has the following:
NATIVE FbowERs.-A large omnibus pas
sing through Washington-street this forenoon,
attracted much attenlion--it being filed to
oyerfiowing, and several were seated on the
tor, with Blooming Yankee Girls, from Is TO
90 years Of age, whose costume, pleasing
countenances, evidently lit up with, the antici-
patton Of pleasing excursion, furnished a
most attractive exhibition, and appeared to
give great satisfaction to the . Lords OF crea-
tion" as the omnibus passed majestically along.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01
A STRAL LAMPS.-A new, cheap and
IA beautiful article, for sale by ylA g,a
,.., i5o 5,.o.,.., g.,"'s w. WISWELL & Co.
June ''' Commercial Buildings.

NEWsANDa CHEAP G0ODS--Thes sub
Il v scribers areanow receiving direct from
New York, and opening at their new store,
three doors east of the post office, a large and
general assortment tofmerchandize, consisting
of dry goods, groceries, hard ware, cutlery
queens-ware, books, boots, shoes, hatss and
bonnets.3 iaH jaouia VI lHi9ila .sai ipj .bisd
Also large and general assortment ofdrug.
medicines, paints, and dye-stuifs. AySC
10. .C.aSTLJVGS--Such as hollow-ware anu
stone ware. lqfuoD lo os1GH eai 20 syadmsai
TO ALI of which wilFbe sold extremely low for
the ready, such as cash or country produce.
There is also q tin and copper factory con-
nected with the above establishment where
the public can always be accommodated with
ware whole sale and retail--also with job
work at che shortest notice and best Style.
Now as the subscribers fatter themselves
that in quality and quantity their stock is not
surpassed by any in the Maumee valley, and
as they intend making Maumee city their per-
manent residence, they hope to share with
their friends and the public in liberal pat
fonagei biGq f8OafWILLIAMS 81 co. %
Maumee city, June, 1887. IT'D E1e3l'ln 7ntf
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ID. A. CUsHNIAN, & co.

ID. A. CUSHNIAN, & co.
IMPORTERS and Jobbers of Fancy and
Il Staple Dry Goods, No. l9S Pearl street,
have received by recent arrivals their Spring
importations, which, added to extensive pur-
chases here, renders their stock of Foreign
and Domestic Goods, large and well assorted;
all of which they will sell very low for cash,
or approved short credits.
New York, March %, 1885, 9Js nsdT
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80 .er' do kid slippers and walking shoes;
Misses V do. do do
Leather I. do do do
sh ,Womcnss lined g. bound India rubber shoes
~ Boys and youths boots;s s.ei sIssi.h
sQ do shoes and brogans';9 i5alla'ia iAsp22a
y 'Childrens' morocco shoes. Also 'a9aoI6
An assortment Of school books, blank books
and istationarv.s pHf ,benNhesI 9TfH sll1ea s'fi
They have also just received an addition
to their stock Of Groceries; and afirther sup
ply Of ~ s1'iIs ',.u.''I Is : 8 ~ s9s1l'n
Hollow ware 'u' - = Ni'4 ,sst
10000 lbs assorted Iron; .sa7iaa%e
Cast Steel;
= German Steel; yFd 0gA Ha13i oiHd
Sweed's Steel, ,aand aWsN lihaalaai9 sdf
5000 pounds assorted Nails. .it0 aat isdi
y The above, with their former stock, takes
sheifrr assortment as good, or bettera than any
other in this city and they feel assured sbey
can sell as low as the, lowest, and they int,nd
to do 50 for prompt pay--sueh as cash, co M
try produce, Be. &c. g eFs gggaa 40 S.iql
Remember we want 100000 Pipe Slaves.
Maumee City, Dec 8, 1887. 36tf
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DANIEL F. COOK

Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Office ovel
ia,a JustceConant's Detroit street.
.Maumee CITY, Sept. 1. ~. =, .-. 22tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01

XE7HISKEY-40 Barrels of Whiskey a
w superior article. Just received b.
-ps3 io s5ieblbgsg glaYA. j. ? sFfACKLEY.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01

.TOCOA and, Chocolate, by
u June 90 G. s. w. RICHARDSON.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01

sSs MORE NEW GOODS.
.DOYNTUN & GANNET1' are now ope-
ID ming superior lot of waterproof boots
selected expressly for this market.
Also, mems stout shoes and brogans;
Womens' leather shoes and bootees;
80 ,or- do kid slippers and walking shoes;
Misses % do. do do
The native American., 1838-01-13

he was arrested. His young wife, notwithstand
ing his crimes, lis deception and neglect of her.
SELF and the bitter hatred of her father, was de-
yotedly attached to her husband. Crawford was
carried to Louisville, and his trial came before
the Circuit Court, on the 4th instant. The evil
dence is said to have been conclusive, as to his
guilt, and his own confessions tended to the same
result. The forged check and bill were produced
at the bar The case seemed hopeless one,
yet his counsel, Robertson and 1hurston, wrought
up for him a defence SO ingenious, and appealed
so powerfully and successfully to the natural
feelings of the jury, that though they could not
but declare the prisoner guilty, they sentenced
him to only five years Imprisonment, instead of
ten, as his crime demanded, and as every one
who listened to the testimony anticipated. 1t is
said the counsel for the prisoner have obtained
time to file a plea for a new trial, and bill of
errors in arrest of judgment.
The native American., 1838-01-13

CoURTsHIP.-In certain section of our coufl-
try, where the good people are more remarkable
for their honesty and simplicity, than for their
polished manners, lad who had arrived at an
age when most boys take it into their heads that
wife is indispensaby necessary to theirhappiness,
felt or believed he felt, no matter which, flame
for one of his fair neighbors. Possessing an
common share of bashfulness, he could not ven-
ture to solicit her heart and hand in person, but
prevailed on an elderly brother to do it in his
name. The brother accordingly made visit,
and after yawning considerable time, turning his
back, fearing she might witness his confusion, thus
addressed her: Could a body get you TO haze
hin,?' Expecting his question, she modesty re-
Piled: " Hell, Ireckon so.'' He observed: "H
isn't me that acaats you, its brother Jacky."
The native American., 1838-01-13

BURNS, THE PoET.-I went to see him laid out
for the grave, says Mr.. Allen Cunningham; ''sev-
eral elderly people were with me. He lay in plain
unadorned coffin, with linen sheet drawn over
his face; and on the bed and around the body,
herbs and flowers were thickly srewn, according
to the custom of the country. He was wasted by
long illness; but death had not increased the swar
thy hue of his face, which was uncommonly dark
and deeply marked; his broad and open brow was
pale and serene, and around it his satle hair lay
in masses, slightly touched with gray. The room
where he lay was plain and neat, and the simpli-
city Of the poets humble dwelling impressed the
presence Of death more closely to the heart than if
his bier had been embellished by vanity, and COW
cred with the blazonry Of high ancestry and rank.
We stood and gazed on him in silence for the
space of several minutes--we went, and others
succeeded us; not whisper was heard. This
was several days after his DEATH
The native American., 1838-01-13
From the Boston american.

LINES WRITTEN IN A CALM AT SEA.
WIND of the South! in freshening gales
Come and dlstend the tapping sails;
Q, bear us through the oceans foam
To our own distant native home.
Wind Of the South to thee we turn.
For thee the fragrant incense burn;
The best cigars we smoke all day,
For thee to wait us far away.
Wind of the South! the sleeping sea
Is waiting for thee tranquility.
O, rouse it from its slumbers deep,
To gently roll or madly leap
Wind Of the South! when we're on shore,
brimming bumper we will pour,
And as thou barest us on the sea-
Wind of the South, we'll drink to thee.
Wind of the SOUTH whate'er thy gales,
Though loud thy tempest trumpet walls,
Who'll fear the blasts, though sails they rend,
Which swiftly urge us to friend? JULIo.
The native American., 1838-01-13

i ABSENCE OF MND-Doctor - being once
lon visit. to his brother in Norfolk in the beoin-
lining of the winter, and intending to set off for
London the next day, his brother proposed to 90
and shoot wild ducks early in the morning, that
he might take two or three couple fresh killed to
London with him. The servant had orders to
clean the long fowling-piece, get plenty of pow
der and shot, and to goose-grease their boots. Ev-
cry thing being in readiness, according to their
desire, about an hour before daylight the Doctor
and his brother set off for the place where the
ducks resort in order to be there by break of day,
when they generally take wing to go to feed
They had walked nearly three miles; and it hav-
ing rained in the night the clay mud wall was
very dirty and greasy, when they heard the cry
| of the ducks. They were now obliged to get
over the wall and gate. across slulce into the
marsh, where the ducks were. The rain had
raised the water about foot. 1t was then propo-
sed that one should 60 over, and the other remain
behind Says the Doctor, 'George do you 60
over, for have forgotten my boots" s'By heav-
len, Doctor, have t. said his brother; ssbut we
won't lose sport as we have come thus far
SO both waded through, and got over the gate into
the marsh; and advancing along the fleet, they at
length perceived the ducks. '.You are near
enough, George" said the Doctor. .Aye," re-
lphed George, 81 think we are not above an hum
dred yards off," 'sWhy, then, fire. says the
Doctor. "Do you fire. returned George. s'Why,
= have not got the guido you fire." 81 fire!
why, d-n it, have not got the gum, said his
|brother-''I thought you had it. What fine op-
portunity is lost! Here are no less than thirty
ducks within shot, and neither Of us have got the
gun!'' Thus, after rising very early, walking at
least three miles in most dirty place, along the
salt marshes, and wadng mid-leg in water above
fifty yards, they found that they had both forgot
to take the gun as well as their boots.
The native American., 1838-01-13
NO. 23.

a light. On examination it was found that the
midnight assassin had received due reward for
MS vlainy. His scull was shockingly fractured
and after brief consultation, it was determined
20 e commit his body to the deep-which was eff
iec'eu without the performance of clergy. On
afterwards examining his berth, it was found that
'ne vindcnve villain, in his eagerness to assass-
nate the man, whom he fancied had wronged him,
had stabbed the bed clothes in several places.
The native American., 1838-01-13
From the Neso York Quarterly Magazine
SUMMER EVENING.

The day decIines-the garish light is gone
And over hill and dale the twilight falls,
The star of eve begins to smile alone:
In her far western bower the night-bird calls
Unto her mate, in wild, melodious tone;
Whilst on the listening ear the murmur falls
OF "a small brook, which gladly rolls along.
And softly minges with the milkmads song.
/ seek the rivers brink whose placid breast
Mirrors the brightness Of that lovely star,
Which, from its high and hallowed place of rest,
* Looks down on sinful men, who, from afar, H
Regard II as some region of the besr,
Who, having passed the dark. untrodden bar
That bounds the tide of time have reached the shore
Where tempests never beat, nor pillows roar
The fresh and balmy winds which crisp the wave,
And send ripple to the pebbly shore,
MY flushed and burning temples sweetly lave,
And to the troubled MUD its peace restore,
Which erewhile wandered by the gloomy grave
OF its lost hopes, or heard the dismal roar
OF life departing TO the tideless sea
OF dim, dark, untried eternity.
The hush of eve--the murmur of the stream RVS
The mirrored beauty of its placid breast,
The memory Of the past-lny childhoods dream,
s The breezes wandering to their place OF rest,
The lonely star of eve which I might deem
The pure aud cherished home Of spirits blest,
Come Ger me with soft and hallowed spell,
And all the gloom of thought and care dispel.
Alone, with nature, and with God stand
And the soothed spirit folds her wings in peace;
Whilst oer it comes the shade of that far land,
Where care-worn morals find sweet release,
From all the ills Of ife at Gcd's right hand;
Where care and sorrow shall forever cease,
And DER the mounting spirit beam the ray
Of unobstructed, everlasting day!
The native American., 1838-01-13

Forgetfulness.-The celebrated Lessing was
remarkable for frequent absence of mind. Hav-
ing missed money at different times without being
able to discover who took it, he determined to put
the honesty of his servant to trial, and left
handful of gold on the table. 'Of course you
counted it, said one of his friends? Count it (!
said Lessing, rather embarrassed; mo, l forgot
that
The native American., 1838-01-13

SYMpATHY-By being rubbed long and often
against the great loadstone of society, we attain,
in thousand little minute particulars an attrac-
ton in common with our fellows. Their petty
sorrows and small joys; their objects Of interest
or employment, at some time or other have been
ours.
Hour OF REMoRsE.--We are apt to connect
The voice Of conscience with the stiffness OF mid
| NIGHT. But think we wrong that innocent hour.
| Il Z that terrible next morning., when reason is
wide awake upon which remorse fasens its fangs.
DEArH.-Tell man in the full tide of his
trumphs, that he bears death within him; and
what crisis Of thought can be more startling and
terrible!
The MIND AND THE BoDY.-Oh, what
crushing sense Of impotence comes over us when
we feel our frame cannot sustain our mind. when
the hand cannot execute what the soul, active as
ever, conceives and desires!
A C1vrL ANswER.-A stranger in the city, a
day or two since having lost his way, said 70 an
awkward looking fellow, 81 want to go to Dover
street, "Well," replied the fellow, cooily
walking on, sswhy the = don't you go theres
The native American., 1838-01-13

An officer with glass eye, on undressing, at
an inn, gave it to the servant, who was assisting
him, to put upon the table. The lad continued
TO wait. What the devil are you stopping for!'
cried the officer for the other eye,' said the sim
|pleton.
The native American., 1838-01-13
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

or $s 90 if paid at the end of three months For six
months, 81 SO IN advapes Advertisements inserted at
the usual rates.
All letters relative to the Paper to be directed postage
paid, to H. j. BRENT, Editor.
Those subscribers for year. who do not give notice Of
their wish TO have the paper discontinued at the end Of
until connternandsd and it will accordingly be contin-
ued at the option oe the publisher. a fFsi 8 +
The native American., 1838-01-13

BoNNY DooN.-The history of the air to
which the 'sBanks o'Doon" was composed, is
uncommon. 1t happened that James Miller, a
writer in Edinburg, was in company with Stephen
Clarke the musician; the conversation turned up
on the beauty of the Scottish airs, when Mil
Ter declared he would like much to make one.
Clarke in jocular way, told him that no
thing was more easy: he had only to keep
to black keys Of the harpsicord, preserve some
kind Of rhythm, and the result would be true
Scottish air. What the musician meant for {
joke, Miller took seriously To the harpsicort
he went, applied his fingers with such success
to the black keys that he speedily produced his
tune, which, on receiving two or three touche.
from Clarke, was given to the world-and will
such applause, that Burns remodeled his Banks
and braes o'Bonny Doom and adapted il to tn,
air somewhat at the expense of its simplicity.
A man was lately heard to remark, that h,
had left off the use Of ardent spirits more than ST,
months ago, and ever since that time, he had'n
had the least antipathy for it.