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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

IHE GOVERNORS MEssAaE.--A noble honest
good tempered document; Independent without
rudeness and searching without being studied
ly satirical. 1t is well worthy ofthe man and
of the office, and shonld be read and preserv-
ed by every citizen of the state. Albeit we
subscribe not entirely to all the positions, we
have no less respect for the man, respect that
must be felt, if not acknowledged by his
most violent political enemies. He has now
retired from public life--probably forever.
He has seen long and arduous public service.
May his services not be forgotten, his advice
not untreasured, and may the days of his old
age be pleasant and heightened out.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The PRESIDENTS MEssAeE.-.Is well
enough; rather tame perhaps, but yet well
enough. II isjust what was expected and, of
course, nobody is disappointed. tits too much
in the style of an address intended for the peo-
pie rather than for Congress, but this is the
fault OF the school of politics to which Mr.. Van
Buren, belongs-the Van Buren, school. It
awakcns but little interest; for who feels en-
thusiastlc in Mr.. Van Burens cause? And
yet the message is well enough!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22
ITEMS.

General Theller has been arrested in Detroit,
and heldto bail in $6 900, for setting ON foot On
expedition into Canada. ali 74a 7nI5eB
The Brady Guards have enlisted into the
service Of the United States, for three months.
The first premium offered for plan of
state House in OHIO, is to be awarded to MIR.
Walters of Cincinnati. f3gl9
ThE LEGIsLATURE.-Has so far been EN-.
ployed upon local matters, and taking initiate
ry steps to carry ont their Bank Reform mea-
sures. .a7al asiT
CoNaRRss. Nothing of interest has trans
pired concerning the movements of that body.
Whole number Of votes given in OHIO, at
the late election 2i0,O37. Shannon's maiori-
ty, 5,738. le9 rs aSgeaH flfig hna 'ises
Austin Squires, convicted Of shooting his
wife in May last, was hung within the walls of
the lai at Rochester on tho 5th insl.a
The Liverpool sailed ON the eth inst. car
ryng out 40 passengers, &1g5,o0O in gold, and
several thousand letters. sss;,
1t is said, that the bonds Of Messrs. Quack-
enboss and Birdsell sureties for Mr.. Swartwout
were surrenderedto those gentlemen by Mr..
Price. Ifso Uncle Sam may whistle.
D. F. Butter has been appointed, district
attorney, vice, Mr.. Price stepped out.
The Detroit Post is out upon Mr.. Van Bu-
rem, and publishes savage carricature Of his
proclamation. le
The Bufalonian advertises for 100 Hunter,
to invade Canada. Boob! 9 oph If hobble
gobble! Mr.. Bufialonian.
+. Huntoon, Post Master in Essex Vermont
has been imprisoned for pocketing the loose
change pertaining to his Sub Treasury.
Bill Johnston has been taken again. The
general opinion now is, that he is both coward
and fool, as well as knave. q 5 u. - -
The Secretary of the Navy has issued or
ders that our Government vessels shall bring
home no more assss--tIar they carry Gus.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

ssMine host" of the "Defance Exchange"
to wit, Lyman Langdon Esq, lately received
from the Governor the appointment of Associ-
ate Judge for the county of Williams. Well,
friend Lyman is a very clever fellow, and an
attentive leader of our "valuabe paper" and
ifthese things will not qualify him for the
bench we know not what will. Besides he has
been long at the bar from which the transition
to the bench is always easy and dgraceful. May
his Judicial acts be equally spirited, with his
practice as bar-ister.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

Doctor Justus Dwight, of this place, and the
Hon. Micah Sterling of Watertown, Jsffer-
son county, New York, are at issue upon q
question of veracity, in relation to the judge
slip of the Hon. I. H. Bronson. We have
paid but little attention to the progress of the
quarrel, which, as we are informed, has passed
through all the degrees, up to the "lie direct"
In justice however, to one of our citizens, it is
due from us to state, that Doctor Dwight is as
far from being liar as any man we ever
knew. Ni... .f9s
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

ANOTHER SUB TREASURY WITH LEGs.-
VIM. M. Price, Esq. U. s. District Attorney,
at New York, on the 9Th inst, took passage sud-
denly and without any previous notice, in the
steam ship Liverpool for England. Many ru-
mors are afloat as to the cause of his sudden
departure. Some think he has gone in pursuit
ofSwartwout, others believe that he is defaul-
Ter to the Government in the amount of 800,
600 and has made his escape. He is one Of
Gen. Jackson's appointments. Mr.. P. left let
ter to the President containing his resignation.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

GOVERNMENT DEFAULrERs.--Tho defalca-
tions of Mr.. Price, already discovered amount
to between $40 and $4,000. Smith, Register
of the Treasury is said,to be in default, Quaer
Master General Jessup is suspected. Gen.
Gratiot has been stricken from the rolls of the
Army, and his property attached, even to his
carriage. There are stories of defalcations
among the Canal Commissioners in New York.
Here is panis of which the Wings are not the
authors--a distress not caused by the u. y.
Bank. There is trouble in the wigwam and
dismay in the kitchen--the loayes and fishes
are making off with the servants, and the party
danger of snpper-ation. 'i ~ 'a''so
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

MODERATE DRINKING.--sDick,' says Sam
Dickens to an old crony, whom he had not seen
for some ten or fifteen years, do you love
whIskey as well as you used to do? sWy,'
says Sam, 4 like the critter pretty well yet:
but since am getting little in years, | can 7
stand it as well, for when you know'd me
could drink a caution, and never faze me; but
now can't take more Than couple ofquarts,
before it begins to fly into my head,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The FIRE IN PERRYsBuRG.-There is no
better exponent of the moral character of
place, than the feelings manifested by its citi-
zens for the distresses of their fellows. In this
respect ferrysburg stands before us in a very
favorable light. The fire bore hard upon Sc
veral individuals whose means were not ample,
and the people ofthe town with praisewor-
thy liberality have taken means the most eff
cient to console them for their loss. Two
young ladies', miliners have received donations
to a considerable amount. Mr.. Austin, school,
master, has been comfortably provided for.
MIR. Beach, whose losses were the most con-
siderable, his store and part ofhis goods hav-
ing been destroyed, has made general rally
ofthe town, to 60 to the woods, cut, frame
and draw the timber for new store which will,
most probably be rising from the ashes of the
old, before this article is printed, This is
right, and in Mr.. Beach's case, particularly
so, for he is well deserving of all his neighbors
can do for him.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

A ARUMoR-Itis said that Judge Trotter has
sent in his resignation as United States Sena-
tor. We were no. prepared for this but pre-
s1med that the result of the election in this
county would induce him to withdraw his name
as candidate for reelection. We can hardly
believe the rumor, but in week two we shall
know certainly what course the Judge intends
to pursue .--Southern Argus.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

A little chap came walking very leisurely in
to our Office the other day, with speaking
something in his countenance, that, for the
moment drew our attention. Mr.. Reed"
said he in whisper, "our honse is on fire,
and mother wants you to send one of the boys
to help put it out" The little fellow was
cool, although his house was hot, as it appear
ed, for on looking out, the blaze was COM
ing through the roof. So we seized bucket,
our partner another, and the imp took the
wash basin and out we sailed, and ,oef do,on
the boys shantee in one minute less than no
time.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

ORIGIN OF PRAIRIE.-These is prairie
IN, we believe, Williams county, majority of
which is said to be owned by Judge Evans,
which bears upon its face incontestible marks
Of its origin. The level of the prairie is
lower than that of the country around, and
across the natural outlet for the water there
exists a strong and well built beaver dam,
which is still in good state of preservation.
The water being raised to the height of seve-
raj feet, killed the trees, which have fallen,
their decayed remains now lying in all direc-
tions among the grass that grows luxurlantly
among them. 4.. .-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The Buffalo Commercial tells story of the
heroism of the engineer of the steamboat Con-
stitution, who raised the steam in the boilers to
the highest pitch, and placed himself upon the
bar of the safety valve, risking thus his own
life to keep the vessel off shore in the late gale
A similar instance occurred on board the
steamboat Newberry, several years since,
when she was under the command of Capt.
Pratt, of this place, in an attemptto exiricate
the Newberry from the ice. The boilers Of
the boat are said to bear the marks of the
straining they received, until this day.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22
MAUMEE CITY EXPRESS.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1888.
AGENTS FOR THE EXPRESS.

The following persons have consented t,
lct as agents for this paper, and their receipt
or money paid them Oh our account shall b,
binding on us.
ORsoN DUDLEY, Wateryille.
A. P. REED, Damascus.
HAzAEL STRONG, ESQ. Napoleon.
H. GLEASON ESQ. Florida.
B. B. ABELL, Independence.
II. SESSIONS ESQ. Defiance.
b. HILTON, Brunersburg.
d. STRAYER ESQ. Monciova.
A. f. HULL, Lockpori.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The Fort Plain journal says:--We UNDER
stand the Hon. JABEz d. HAMMoSD, first Judge
of Oswego county, a leading politician of the
loco foco party) voted for Luther Bradish for
Lieut. Governor Willihe Albany Argus make
amemorandum.ofthls fact, ,forfuture reference!
as it is important to know where une's friends
are 10 be found
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

THE New YORK MIRRoR.-The number
of the 18th inst, contains beautiful plate of a
scene in the Highlands, engrved by Osborne,
from a design by Chapman. We have our
own recollections of its correctness, added to
which there is spirit, and repose in the pic
ture, that gives it q peculiar beauty. The
contents of this number are original, from the
pens of Willis, Fay, Mills, and others.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The Jackson (Mississippi) Sun states that
the loco foco Representatives in theLegislature
from Copiah county, have been Instructed, by
six hundred ou, ofthe eight hundred voters in
the county to vote for a Whig Senator, and
that they win either 'sobey or resign.n
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22
These kegs now hold the rebels bold,

lhese kegs now hold the rebels bold,
Packed up like picklcd herring, '-
They're,on their way to Canada,
In this new mode of fcrrying. .....
Oh! for Lieut.. Homans! OH for Lieuten-
ant Ottingel! those seers of Gorgons, Hydras
Chimeras dire, who in their perilous perigri-
nations through the Black Swamp. saw can
mons headed up in cheese casks; pork barrels
brm full of patriots all sailed down and pick
led up for war; pixies and daggers sticking out
out at the bung holes of whisky barrels, and all
the paraphrenalia of battle and murder end
sudden death in each numbering Pennsylvania
wagon they met. Were they here now
they might see, proud peerless patriots pas
sing publicly, boasting of their deeds and exhi-
ting their trophies, either stolen or torn from
their enemies, with all the promp and circum-
stance of safe and staggering bravado. Du-
ring the day we have noticed. ~ .a5sj -I
ITEM.--Patriot shooner three sheets in the
wind and the fourth Auttering-staggcring
under the weight Of canvass, with f
Pint pocket pistol peepng from the pocket.
ITEM Two horse wagon, loaded with
three patriots-the driver armed with musk
et and driving with the ramrod; the others
loaded to the muzzle with whisky, and only
from going off, by holding on to each
other. H ...s 5U
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

Our people will please to remember that
this business oflocking up the stable, after the
horse is stolen, is not exactly the thing it's
crack'd up to be. They had better have some
organization, by which they may bring the
force they have upon fire, in case one
should occur, lest they be called to mourn Bit
ter tears over their folly and negligence, while
picking up the scorched nails from the ashes of
their departed houses. Don't talk big, now,
and prate about fire engines in future, but 90
to work and do the best you can with the
hands God has given you-now. Remember,
a fire hook, might have saved two Of the three
buildings lately burned IN Perrysburg.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

VANDAMsM.-Some silly fellows, whose
property has been augmented in value, some
hundred per cent by the improvements going
on upon the Black Swamp Road, have disgra-
ced themselves by cutting down the gates
placed by the superintendent, upon that tho
roughfare.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

ANOTHER SuB-TREAsURY MIssINa.-The
loco foco Postmaster at Pekin, Illinois, has ab-
seconded with all the public funds In his posses
sion--about $500. When last seen he was
making the best of his way for Texas. aas
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22


CANADA WAR.-Friends and fellow citizens
keep cool and don't make fools Of yourselves
in this Canada business. Stay at home-mind
your own affairs-keep your money--don't tear
your shirts, nor hurra before you are out Of the
woods. Form as many secret societies as you
please, practice your winks, mods and grips as
you please, but don't get drunk-dont pledge
yourselves--don't trust yourselves on British
ground. They handle guns very careless on
the other side of the boundary. Them Bri-
fishers always shut up their eyes before they
shoot, and there is no knowing what they may
do, if they should get shooting bullets. It's
perfect folly to get in the way of gun in
careless hands; SO keep shady--don't join the
" hunters don't 60 wandering off away from
home "abom your business don't shave as
good a right to be in one place as another"
If you want to look mysterious, look SO at your
wife; ifyou want to shake your head, shake it
at your children. Do business on your own
capital-pay sufficient respect to the sound
ness of your skin--take a newspaper and pay
for it, and you can learn all about these mat
ters as well as if you were ON the ground.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

Gen. Scott passed through this place, on
his way east on Saturday last. AS he travel
led with great speed, it has been supposed, by
the knowing ones, that he was in considerable
Of a hurry. IA Il esle4
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22


The OLD OAK TREE.-Previously to the
commencement Of active operations upon the
Ohio line of the Wabash and Erie Canal, on
an occasion when several of the State officers
connected with that work, toge her with a
number of our citizens had convened together
upon the line to perform the ceremony of
breaking the ground, an incident occurred
which is worthy of record. Scarcely had the
first spade-full of earth been taken from the
spot, whena huge oak, the peer and monarch
of the forest, for miles around, without the
agency of the hand ofman, and unimpelled by
breath of wind broke from its seat and threw
its giant form to the earth, with crashke all
earthquake. II was the last cry of the pro
phet of the woods, who had broken his heart in
giving forth the results of his last vision to his
tribe-the vision of their downfall. And full
lowIy are his children bending their heads in
response to the dying prophecy ofFthe old oak
tree. They are falling as the hail stones fall
from the overcharged cloud; they are passing
away as the grass of the prairies wastes, be-
fore the combined energies of the fire and the
storm. Improvement, that giant child of mo
dern times, more potent than the Titans of old,
is striding over the country, tearing up the
forest, levellng down the hills aud filing up the
valleys. In one hand he bears a steam engine,
in the other printing press, and rail roads
and canals stripe his track. He sweeps his
his hand over Natures waste, and it becomes q
fertile ield---he setteth down his foot aud there
springeth up foundry--hc sendeth back the
river to seek its fountain head, and it returneth
and poureth upon the wheels Of a mill In his
ia vorite haunts cities rise, and where he sit
teth himself down to rest are the beauteous
places Of the earth. a3ea
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

A machine has been invented for the pre-
paration Of fax for spinning without the tedi-
Gus process Of rotting. After preparation the
fax appears like lint, and may be spun in the
same manner as cotton.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

Fire IN HURoN.-We learn from an extra
of the Huron Advertiser that destructive fire
occurred in that place, on the morning of the
l2th inst, consuming an entire block of build
ings, in which was situated the office of that
paper, hch was destroyed, with its materials.
Total loss twelve thousand dollars.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The steamboat Constitution, captain and all
is now in the employ of the United States.
Wonder if Capt. Appleby, the hero of the
Caroline, does not prefer the Government to
the Patriot service.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

The Mormons have sent missionaries to
England, and the doctrines of the golden bible
are now preached in tbe British METROPOLIS.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

A. r. Patrick Esq. has received the ap-
pointmsnt Of Post Master, at Damascus, Hen
ry County. r
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

Why is the Fever and Ague like Daniel
O'Connella Dye give itupa Because itisal
great .qgitafor :.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

FALERNIAN.-Ifany Of our bibacious readers
have taste that can be tickled with wee
dra1 the real juice Of the MADEIRA grape,
just call at Spaffords Exchange, and sip that
which will leave perfume on the palate, like
the memory ofnnocent pleasures long past.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-22

DISTURBANCE IN THE PENNSYLVANIA LEG
IsLATURE.-'The capitol of Pennsylvania has
been, and was, at the latest advices, the scene
of one Of the most unhallowed rows, tnat ever
disgraced a civilized people. A mob, introdu-
ced itself into the state house, drove the legis-
lators from their seats, with threats Of spiing
their blood, broke the windows and mutlated
the building, and were not driven away but by
the bayonets of soldiers ordered from Phia-
delpha, at the requisition of the Governor
The disturbance arosein the House, in conse-
quence fthe conflicting claims of persons de-
manding seats in that body. Both parties in
troduced their members, and each made sepa-
rate organization, when mob interposed and
anarchy succeeded disagreement. The news
papers contain so many conflicting state
menls, and excited pictures, that it is impossi-
Bile to know what to believe 1t it conceded,
however, that the leaders of the mob are mem
bers fthe Van Buren, party and of course the
violence is chargeable upon them. This, be-
sides being wrong in ITSELF is prima tacic evil
dence that their claims are unfounded in JUS
tice, for it is the unjust who seek to further
their claims at the expense of discord and civil
war. BE this as it may, those who are guilty
have much to answer for, and Pennsylvania has
received wound, that will tester long before
it is healed. Business Is suspended, and not
only Harrisburg, but the whole state, is
wrought up to the highest pitch Of excitement.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-16
sin Later from England.

The packet ship, Westminster, arrived yesterday.
She left London on the 10th, but brings no news Of
importance not brought by the vrginian. The papers
are filled with accounts Of Sir William Courtenay.-
We shall give a long account with picture Of hm,
this afternoon.
We subien the last letter have received from Mr..
Bennett
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-16

Five per n, Certificates OF the New Yok Yarmer' Loan
F;e per Cent Ssr,ihsss. Of Deposit with The New York
1--WE per Cen, cerse.s. Dspo, ,Ss G@src.. Life
inssr.nss Trust s.. Company J.nn,y .nd Jay
sir per Cent Bond. Of the csmae. Amboy Railway,
August
The stocks TO which no quotations are attached are
very dali here THIS has particular reference to
all the incorporated banks Of New Orleans, and
some of the state stocks. Pennsylvania stocks are
dull-the reason being that her dividends for year
past were paid IN paper, not specie its equivalent
From the observations have made and the nfor-
nation received, l arm more and more satisfied that
London 10 not yet the great market for stocks
that il is destined to be. Since Mr.. Jaudon's arrival
here, there has been going on a great contestn the
monetary circles on the subject of American seeuri
ties. The policy Of this gentleman-his easy man
nsrs-his steady course Of conduct, have nearly put
down all opposition l have learned however to my
surprise somewhat that the opposition of portion OF
the London press 10 American stocks, was more affect
cdthsn real. have ascerancd the fact that some Of
the very men, writing down American stocks, the
actual purchasers Of these siscks for the purpose Of
permanent Investment One Of them told me the
ether day, that he had invested third Of his pro-
perry in the English funds, the rest in American
stocks. On my asking the reason, was told that
tbs capital invested in American securities was de-
voted 70 the purposes Of industry and the reproduc
ton OF fresh values. There was always q prospect
therefore, offs being beyond the reach OF sudden
ungencles and explosions. On the contrary, the
English capital lent 10 SPAIN Portugal, Greece, or
any Of the South American states was spent in war
an occupation which created nothing but poverty, in
solvency and loss. One large capitalist who has
E50o 600 or 81 600 in the Brazilian funds is max.
ing preparations TO sell out and invest the proceeds in
those Of the United States, even at great loss.
From these facts and views am persuaded that all
the recent opposition 10 the credof the United States
stocks has been got up partly for speculative purpose.
by those very persons who wanted to purchase and
partly by the brokers and agents Of the foreign conf.
mental loans who found the character of our secur.
ties standing higher than theirs, and therefore rival
in the market The extreme depression Of the Span
ssh, Portuguese, and South American stocks az com
pared with surs, gives strong evidence TO the accura
cy Of THIS view Of the matter
From the symptoms already beginning TO appear II
the several markets Of this county, eomprehendnl
Lsndea, Liverpool, and the manufacturing districts
am persuaded that large sales can be effected her
Of American securities in less than a year I vii
explain hereafter.
the accounts from the other side begin 10 give
cheering aspect TO the markets. This is sooner dis
covered in London than elsewhere, for here il IN,
ssnueor the American trade, though Manchester, ane
other towns may be the places fos particular opera