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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04
For the yMaumee Citv Erpress.

| Mr.. EDrI oR.-l am sorry to see that tht
Toledo Blade is endeavoring to SOW dissen
tions among the wings. Its protein, or prt
hac vice Editor has neither done himself mol
his place credit by his disingenuous remarks or
your Editorial in relation to the county seat
and some observations made by me on thesu
ject in reply. In republishing my article the
Blade has not only adopted one of your typo.
GRAPHICAL errors, making 'expose' 'exposed--
but has shockingly mangled the whole of the
last sentence. These however, are small mat
ters and pass them by, to notice precious
specimen of his love of truth in attempting to
make his readers at distance believe what he
must have known to be glaringly untrue, that
Maumee city afforded more business for the
courts than Toledo. 1t is really hard case,
that among one eighth OF the population there
should be all the law business of the county,
says the Blade in reference to Maumee. Is it
not notorious Mr.. Editor, among all acquainted
with the condition of the towns on the river
thai the Judgements obtained at the two last
terms Of the court against citizens of To-
ledo, and Toledo spectators amount to near
nine tenths in amount ofall that were given at
those termsl
That claim to the county seat (having most
business for the sheriff, and being most fire.
quently elected dcfendants,) they should have
conceded to them, and hope you will not be
found disposed to detract one iota from their
merits on that point in any future editorial
But as it cannot be reasonably expected that
they will ever be able again to contract so ma
ny debts-the present amount Of litigation
ought to afford no rule for the future. When
the business Of Toledo becomes healthy it will
be time enough to compare the litigation of the
two towns. In the mean time the great bulk
ofthe county has some claims which it isto be
hoped will not be overlooked. Our next legis-'
lature will almost beyond doubt be whig,
and it will be matter of great Importance to
Maumee to have whig members from this dis
trict. At the last election Toledo gave bet
ter whig vote than Maumee. Next fall it is
hoped and believed that it will not be SO. That
a whig legislature--and indeed all men, should
love their friends better than their enemies it
would be folly to expect. Party predictions
always have had and always will have infu-
ence in Legislative bodies. The question and
the only practical question is--shall we man.
fully maintain our principles and party--and
take the benefit ofit--or shah We, as on for-l
mer occasion, be inert and careless--allow our
rivals to go before us in the good cause and
reap all the advantages Of fsuccessa
The ability and character Of the Express
has in general been such as to make me as a
citizen Of Maumee proud oft, and nothing TINT
its envious rivals can say by way Of detrac-
ton can have any effect in lesseping the warm
re gardfor It generally entertaine q BY our cit
isene. Excuse the length Of this--I was in
too great haste to make i shorter. Z
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

SuB-T TREASURES Poorly PAID.-Mr. Sny-
der, of Illinois, only got dinner, and Mr.
Bronson, Of N. ", only a broken promise for
changing their votes on the Sub Treasury,
that is, voting one way in the Extra Session,
and voting directly the reverse the Regular
Session. Benedict arnold, was also very
poorly paid for his treason to his country =
Purchasers have such contempt for marketable
men, that almost always they cheat them when
bought. Y. Erpress.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

CAPT. MARRyATT was at Louisville, KY, on
the 18th ult., and his presence there, says the
Cincinnati Whig, created considerable excite.
ruent. But few of the respectable citizens
would call to see him, and some even went so
far as to talk Of Lynching. His scandalous
toast given in Canada, respecting the infamous
burning Of the steamer Caroline, is the cause
of the hostile feelings Of Americans towards
him; and they never will forgive him for the
savage insult.---Bnf. Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

PATMoTlsM TRIUMPHANT OVER PARTY.--The
Democratic Young Mems Central Committee
of Duchess county appointed last year. have
thrown off the collar and abjured locofocoism
and Mr.. Van Buren. They declare in an ad-
dress to the Democratic Young Men of Dutch
ess, published in the Poughkeepsie Journal,
that the President has abandoned the principles
of democracy that s. they are constrainedJt There
fore to abandon him. This is as it should be,
and the tories will find that an example SO cre-
ditable 10 the intelligence of the young men of
Duchess, will speedily find followers. in every
county in the State.--Troy Mail.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

A VOICE OF THE PRrsoN. Bachelors listen
-Ponder-repent. In the Eastern Peniten.
tiary of Pennsylvania last year, there were l6O
prisoners committed, and of this number one
hundred and ten soere unmarried, six were
widowers and As were married. When the
voice from the Prison tells such a tale as this,
most surely it is time for those in single life to
abe up and doing. Telescope.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

VIRGINIA LEGrsLATIoN.- special election
was held in Buckingham County last Monday,
to fill a vacancy occasioned by the death of a
member of the House of Delegates, which re-
suited in the choice of the Wing candidate by
a majority Of 1852. This gives the Wings a
majority Of two in the next Legislature, on joint
hnlIot
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

Sra F. B. HEAD, formerly governor Of Up
per Canada, at public dinner given him in
England, spoke very favorably Of the people Of
the United States, and Of their efforts to keep
the peace between the two countries. The
Governors notions must have undergone quite
change since he returned home. Akron @.
Amer. Bal.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

be appointed-the following persons we're cho-
sen.
\ Robert A. Forsyth, Elisha Mack, and H.
L. Hosmer.
The meeting after beingbriehy addressed by
several persons present, adjourned.
II. l., liosmer, Secy.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

LAKE BOATS vs.. SMALL BoATs.--We are
assured by those who are well acquainted with
the subject, that there is now sufficient encour-
agement for daily line Of steamboats, from this
place to Buffalo. The number of persons going
east from this river is said to be equal, at least
to that from Detroit, and of these, full one half
60 from the foot the rapids. In consequence
Of a want Of definite arrang emenl between the
boats which do run from hence to Buffalo, a
great port of the passengers arriving here from
the west, take the small boats plying between
this point and Toledo and 60 on board the
large boats at the latter place, thus giving To-
ledo and the railroad the credit of all the .rav-
el that actually comes through here. This is
an evil that calls for remedy, and the only
question is; where shall that remedy be found.
The answer is, by inducing the owners of the
boats that como to this place so to arrange
their trips as to bring one Of them here every
day. When this is done, passengers will not
pay fifty centsfor a trip to Toledo in order to
pe Certuin Ol UOdt. Anu tflS can edSlly De
done. We have boats enough to do it. The
Perry, Monroe, Wayne, Champlain, Chesa-
peake, Rochester, Newberry, nearly all of
which might make six, or even five-day trips,
can easily furnish the foot of the Rapids with
one boat per day and then the evil is remedied.
The small boats carry few or no passengers
going down the lake. to Toledo on the days
when the Perry is expected in, because they
know she can be depended upon. Give the
public the same reason for reliance upon the
others, and, our word for it there will DO no
moro going to Toledo to take the lake boats
There is no use in talking about breaking down
the small boats. They are Of great conven-
ence to our citizens, and the owners will rus
them so long as they pay the cost. Passengers
are not TO blame for travelling on them so long
as there is no certainty Of doing better. 1t lies
with the owners of the large cats to work the
change and to this, there sufficient inducement.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

A New EMPLOYMENT FOR RAIL RoADs.--The
King of Bavaria has authorized M. Steinhed,
professor of chemistry Of the University of Mu-
mich, to ascertain if the rails on the road from
Nuremburg to Fourth can be employed as elec-
trio and galvanlc conduc tors for telegraphs.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

ORIGINAL DRAFT OF THE DEcLARATIoN.--.
At the celebration on the 9TH of July, in Char
lottesville, (Va.) much interest was added to
the ceremony ofreading the Declaration Of In
dependence. by its being read from the original
draft, in the handwriting of Mr.. JeAerson.--
Ledger.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

AnnrvAl or THE RorAL WlIIt< M.~-The
British steam ship & Royal yvillihln" arrived IN
New York from Liverpool on The 54th ult, af-
ter q passage ii nearly nineteen days during
eleven and q half Of which she encountered
opposing winis. During the last seven days
she lraSellod al apavorage rate oftwo hundred
and sixteen miles per day Or nine miles per hour.
Hef engines are 216 horse power at q pressure
of 3 pounds to the inohand her consumption Of
coxl amounted 70 S5l tons.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

An inquest was holden on Sunday the e7th
ult, over the body of an Irishman named Will
liam Dunn, found dead on the margin ofthe CO.
nal near Delaware Creek, by N. Rathbun Esq.
Justice of the Peace, In the absence of the cor
oner. Verdict of the Jury. "Death from in
temperance.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

DELICATE ATTENTIONS. Editor Of the
Defiance Banner has fred offa pistol at uswith-
out pulling it out of his pocket, or, In other
words, he has fred of'a paragraph for cur BEN
efit and neglected to send US the paper con-
tanning the article. Very kind and consider
ate to our feelips. t>
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04
From he Herald and Gazette. Julu 2s 1888.

LAND no!-We hasten by an extra, to lay
the following important news by the Pittsburgh
mail before our readers. Huzza! for Ritnei
and resumption! The banks of Ohio, Indi-
ana and Illinois, have agreed to, and will re-
sumo on the same day the banks of the States
named below do. On the 18th of August then,
in the language of Gov. Ritner, 'the only pa
per issues in circulation and not convertible in
to specie at the place where issued, will be
those ofthe national Government.
From Bicknells FhilG. Rep, July24.
A GENERAL RESUMPTION ON THE THIR.
TEENTH OF AUGUST.
The Bank Convention assembled in this city
yesterday, at IL M. The place of meeting was
the Bank of Pennsylvania.
John B. Morris, Esq. Pesident of the Me-
chanic's Bank of Baltimore, was elected Pre-
sident of tho Conventions; and Elihu Chau-
ncey, Esq. of this city, Secretary.
The Banks of the following States were rep
resented, either by delegates, or by letters
binding the Institutions to abide by the decis-
ion of the Convention:
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
Kentucky, Missouri.
After considerable debate as to the proper
and appropriate day of general resumption,
the following resolution was unanimously a.
dopted:
ResoIved, That the Banks represented in
this Convention, will resume specie payments
on the 18th of August next, and recommend
that day for the adoption Of the Banks gene
rally:
The thirteenth of August, it will be remem-
bered, is the day recommended in Gov. Ritner's
Proclamation. 1t will be a glorious day for
Pennsylvania, and indeed for the whole Un-
ion.
duzza for specie payments and more pros
porous times!!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

CoRoSERs INQuEsT.--An inquest was hol-
den in this place on Tuesday last, over the bo.
dy of an Irishman supposed to be named Mi
chael Dawson, found floating in the river near
the warehouse ofSmith & Co. Verdict of the
Jury. "Accidental drowning"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

The last Statesman says: ''The Germans
are honest to fault" We know no better
way to cure them of this fault, than to publish
the Statesman in German, and distribute it
among them. 1t will not be the Statesman's 8
fault if they stay honest.-S. Pioneer.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

A New IDEA.-A correspondent of Balti-
more paper suggests the propriety of employ
ing two Steam vessels to cross the Atlantic
in Company, so that if one explodes, the other
can bear hand to clear the wreck and save
the passengers.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

destroyed. The churches were all more or less
injured. One house was nearly driven from
its foundations, and an immense amount Of 9TH
er damage was done. The perpetrators of the
mischief have not been detected.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

The editor Of the Statesman fall foul of our
Common Council, because they will not build
sidewalks in town. Poor fellow! He must
be terribly in want of something to do.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

u. s.. TRooPs FOR THE FRoNTIER.--The
Washington Globe states that General Scott,
having restored quiet among the Creek Indi-
ans, two regiments Of artillery have been order
ed North, to be stationed on the Canada from
tier; which, together with the new regiment
now organized under Col. Worth, who has al
ready passed on to Sackett's Harbor, will, it is
hoped prove sufficient effectually to aid the
well disposed inhabitants of the border IN main
tanning the peace of the country.
The ST. Crolx RtvER.--Thc Steam Boat
Palmyra arrived here on Thursday last from
theRiver St. Croix. This River is in Wisconsin
Territory and empties into the Mssissip ppi
about three hundred and thirty miles above Ga
lena. The Palmyra is the first Steam Boat
that has ascended the st. Croix. She went
up ninety miles, as far as the falls, and deliver
ed forty tons of freight for company who are
erecting Mills at the falls.-- Galena Ado.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

The friends of democracy and Porter IN
Pennsylvania are wide awake.--BuG. Bui.
In this country porter is apt to put the DEM
ocracy to sleep.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

The Wing Young Mems Convention ASSEM-
bled at Utica in the State Of New York, ad-
journed after adopting resolutions and an adj
dress, to the Young men ofthe State. The
Convention numberes i40o delegates. Han-
cock Republican. sss v l.s.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

The Alabama Banks, at Conventional Tus-
caloosa, have postponed the resumption of spe-
Gle payments to July 4th, 1889. The Banks
have much curtailed their issues.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

MIAMI CANAL.--We are gratifed to learn,
that immediate steps will be taken for pfepar-
ing the northern portion of this work for con.
tract, and that at least a part of the line will
be let the ensuing autumn. Defiance Banner.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

CANDIDATE FoR CoNaREss.- Throughout
this Congressional District, the Wing Press
have delared tinexpedienl toholda Convention
for the purpose Of nominating candidate for
Congress. Mr.. Goode BY general acclamation
is the Wing candidate, that he will be trium-
phantly reelected, not a dotbtis entertained
by friend sor foes. The loco focos we presume
will make some show of resistance; they die
hard every where.
The Troy Times speaking on this subject
says:
We agree with our friends of the journal
that there is no need for the call of Convention
to nominate suitable candidate for Congress.
The Central Committee of Miami deem 1t
inexpedient in as much as there appears to be
but one expression of sentiment throughout
the whole District, which is, that the Hon. P.
G. GooDE, by unanimous consent, shall be the
Wing candidate. He has acquitted himself
with honor to his country, credit to HIMSELF
and SO much to the satisfaction of the people
that they will send him back, at the next Oc-
tober election. He has proved himself the
faithful representative of the entire district,
and not of the party exclusively who put him
into office. He considered every man in the
community whether Wing or Democrat, just
y entitled to his services and legislation: that
the country is one, their interests onej their
prosperity and happiness one; and SO ndissolu-
bic that little party jealousies cannot separate
the people from themselves. How unlike q
Democratic representative Of neighboring
district who declared that the Wings were no
constituents of his, "they didn't vote for him."
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

O. The Rev'd. Mr.. Loavensworth, of HUI
ron, will preach at the Episcopal Chapel in
this place tomorrow at the usual time.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

BIRTHS ExTRAoRDINARY.-On "Wednesday,
June 9th, Mrs. johnson, lady of J. X. john
son of New Canaan, Conn.,, was delivered of
three boys-all doing well.--Bost. Her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-08-04

There will be great annular eclipse Of tlc
sun on the l8th Of September next. So say
The Almanac makers II would be quite CONF
Portable TO eethe fiery fellow peeping around
the moon about these days.
The native American., 1838-10-27

Il Present for the Queen.-We should lima
CINE that Queen Victoria must soon have two or
three additional storehouses erected, wherein to
deposite all the tokens of affection that flow in
from her loving subjects. Shawls, stockings.
shoes, and bonnets from America, are among the
latest OH the list, and circumstance has lust been
communicated to us by gentleman in this town,
which shows that such presents are not strictly
limited to articles of personal apparel. On Mon
day, he was travelling on the Lincoln mail, and,
when at Rockingham, small wicker basket.
mounted for convenience on broom, was hoist
ed to the coachman by an old lady who emerged
from one of the wayside cottages On the TOP
was sewn piece of paper, on which was written,
but not with crow quill, small and neat, ..To
Her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Defender
Of England and Ireland, London, or elsewhere" !"
Curiosity was of course awakened, and few
little pokes at the basket lid displayed to the pas
sengers beautiful little tortoise-shel cat, repos
ing on piece of muslin, and with quantity Of
bread by her side, in case she took it into her
head to be hungry before she reached the halls Of
Royaty.-Essec Herald.
The Massachusetts folks seem more loval now
than they use to be in '76.
The native American., 1838-10-27

of the body social by kindly sending them, no
doubt for the advantage of said paupers and ie-
Ions, as facts do most positively disprove, to vex
and corrupt us by their intrigues and crimes;-
because we do in such circumstances as you
and all your kit and kin of soi-dsant friends of
humanity would do in like case, on the clear
and simple principles of self-preservation. If you
knew what you were writing about, Mr.. Scrbbler,
il would be another affair; but not being aware of
the foul character of emigration to the United
States, you will forgive US for calling you no au-
thorty in the business. He then prcks us with
the charge of ingratitude towards the Europeans
who have cleared our wildernesses and been the
pioneers of civilization in the West, and tells us
not to fear too rapid occupation of the soil, SO
vast territory remaining yet to be titled and peo-
pied. As to the charge of ingratitude we plead
not guilty. Those who did those good and man.
lv acts have been long rewarded in themselves
and poserty, by riches comfort, and respectable.
ty. They were not felons, conricts and ,cretch.
ed outpourings Of European Aims Houses; they
were not sent by kings and governments as exiles
and transported criminals to our shores. The
most of them were honest laborers, or worthy
citizens, fleeing from religious persecution al
home, and were received by generous people
to their bosom. That they have been rewarded
iel none ueny-tldt ulelf lleTits shouiu ihdhe oo
demned convcts deserving, is absurd, most ridi
culous.
As to his defamation about Providence having
reserved our country as grand reservoir for Eu
ropean redundancies, as it takes two to make 9
bargain, we in America are about to let you know
Mr.. ''Nationa," that you count without youi
host, and we deny your proposition about Provi-
dence. &c. &c. 1t is only theory at the best
And, lastly, in reply to his threats of ignominy
and contempt, even at home, being the portion
of the friends of modified emigration, we ex.
claim tico for you and your supporters. And
| if you and your brother Aboltonists would allow
yourselves to be caught South Of the Potomac, we
would give you remembrance not easily to be
forgotten. In word felow-countrymen, if you
would be free, be on your guard against Europe.
Your old friend, B.
The native American., 1838-10-27

FRIGHTFUL ArFA1R.-Last evening about dusk,
as the brigades were returning from Haerlem to
this city along the third avenue, the third regi-
ment being in advance, they were met by cart
man named Michael Heaey, half drunk, driving
very spirited horse in cart, when first seen, at
"a gentle pace. When, however, within few
rods of the troops, he took one of the .rungs'
out of the cart, and lashed the horse so violently
that the animal, maddened with pain, rushed into
the midst of the third regiment, through the
whole line, knocking down some forty or fifty
men, more or less, bruisng and woundng ma
jority of them. On went the horse and cart, Hea-
ley holding the reins, and, as it is said, malic-
ously guiding it through the midst Of the troops.
After dashing through the third regiment, they
next came on to the ninth, where more men were
knocked down and bruised. One Of the dragoons
was knocked off his horse, and received so bad a
hurt that it is thought his life is in danger. By
this time the excitement was tremendous, over
wheming, amounting to madness-all subordina-
ton was at an end. Vain was it for the officers
to call upon the men to maintain their discipline
they rushed upon the miserable cartman in such
confusion, and so completely overmastered by
passion, that they cut and thrust at each other,
whereby several of them were severely injured.
1t was reported that two men were thus killed and
many others dangerously wounded. AT this time
Charles H. Hale, at the risk OF his life, rushed
into the midst of this frightful melee, and rescued
the cartman with scarcely spark of life remain
ing, he having been cut and slashed most horri-
bly,. Officers Rose and Jones happening to be
on the spot, the poor wretch was given into their
custody, and by them conveyed to the upper po-
lice where his wounds were Immediately dress
ed. He received one sabre wound on the head
that is considered dangerous. By the last ac-
counts, however, he was still alve.-N. York
Times.
We were in New York when this affair took
place. We did not witness the scene, but it was
denounced generally at the time as having been
perpetrated by an Irishman, which was the fact,
as might be supposed from the act.
These trifing events, however, are counter
vailed by the infinite blessings and benefits we
derive, as Nation, from this peaceable, modest,
rirfuons portion Of the community.