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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

OBrruAnY.--It is with regret that we
have to record the death of James Mellen,
Esq. of Hudson. He was one ofthe most
active, public spirited men in that city.
Forward in every public enterprise, prompt
and liberal to the calls of benevolence, and
an active and exemplary member of the
Episcopal Church, his loss will be greatly
felt in that community. It is to the enter
prise and unwearyed perseverance of the de-
ceased, more than to the exertions of all
others, that the people of Hudson and
Stockbridge are indebted for the rail road
that Lnitesthe two places. s.-.albaay Daiiy
.4dy.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The Supreme Court of this statc, have
decided upon the question of the right OF
the Granville Alexandrian Association, to
use their charter for banking purposes, in
favor ofthe society. The decision is ra-
ther novel one. Judge Hitchcock stated
that had he been member of the court at
the comm encement Of the operations Of the
bank, and the question then brought before
this opiuion might have been different;
but as the bank now had a circulation Of
1890, 600 in bills which would be lost to the
holders, if the court should decide against
its banking privileges, and as the state had
not interposed It's authority to stop its bauk-
ing operations, the court did not feel au-
thorised to interfere for that purpose. We
see not why any incorporated association
cannot, by pursuing the same course, .forct
an acknowledgement of its right to bank
from tile Supreme Court.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

ATLANTIC STEAM NAvIGATIoN.-We
have recently had placed in our possession
a series of documents, demonstrating be-
yond all question, that we are exclusively
indebted to our countryman JuNIus SMITH,
a resident of London, for originating and for
ming the first company for navigating the
Atlantic by steam. His perseverance in this
matter is worthy of all praise; and we doubt
not but we owe to his individual exertions
and indomitable perseverance, the establish
ment of the navigation between the old and
new world, many years earlier than 1t would
otherwise have been adopted.-.M Y. Cour.
d. Eng.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The trial of Eleanor Knowles for the
murder Of her husband by the administration
of Arsenic, came on at Perrysburg on Thurs
day week, and closed on Monday night fol-
lowing. The result is verdict of "not gull
ty.n There not being that degree of GER
tainty in some of the testimony, as would
seem to justify verdict of equity" though
there are few, we are convinced, who. heard
the trial who were not strongly impressed
with the belief that the accused is mur-
dress. That she is an abandoned woman,
without particle of female delicacy, even
her council were forced to admit; and when
her threats to destroy the life of her hus-
band, her having arsenic in her possession,
and his dying with all the appearance of a
death by poison, are taken into considers
ton ag-inst her, there would seem to be
very little doubt as to her guilt.
Counsel, for the prosecution, Messrs.
SPHINX and cofinbe ry; for the defence
Messrs. Silliman and Stowell.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

ALTERED XENIA NoTEs.-The Torch
Light states that altered notes on the Xena
Bank are in circulation. Ones altered to
fives, well calculated to deceive those who
are not judges of money, but as the Bank
has never issned any fives signed by the
present Cashier, +. F. Drake, they may be
easily detected. 1t is supposed there are
some of the same plates altered to tens and
twentys, and as there has been twentys is
sued by Il. F. Drake, they will be more diff
ticult to detect.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

KNowLsDGE IS PowER--Curious Illus
tratiom.--At meeting which took place the
other evening, for the purpose of forming a
North London Mechanics institution, Mr..
Basil Montagu, as an illustration of the
maxim knowledge in power, related the fol-
lowing anecdote: He was walking few
months ago in Portland Place, When he OBJ
served large crowd of people assembled,
and found that it was in consequence of II
large mastiff having lesser one in the
grpe. Several persons tried, by splitting
the mastiff's ears, and by biting and pinch
ing his tail to make him let go his hold, but
in vain. At last a delicate and dandfied
young gentleman came up. and making his
way through the crowd into the circle, re-
quested to be allowed to separate the dogs;
assent was given amid jeers and laughter
when the dandy slowly drew from his
pcket large snuff box. and having taken n
pinch himself inserted his fingers again in
the box, and Withdrawing arge pinch,
deliberately applied it to the mastiff's nose.
The snuff operated 50 powerfully on the
animals ofactory nerves, that it not only
let go its hold but made its escape as fast
as ut could.-The dandy was loudly cheered,
upon which he stopped for moment, and
said Gentleman, | have merely gwen you
proof that knowledge is power"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

SusPEssIoN OF SPRcIB PAYMENTS
The banks generally, south and west of Phi
ladeIphia. have followed the example set by
the banks in that city. The Banks at ctn-
cinna.i, and Cleveland are among the num-
ber of those who have suspended specie
payments I'VE have not heard whether
such 90 the fact, but the probability is, that
al the banks in our state viii be governed
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

IMPORTANT ExPERIMENT.---It is stated in
a late French paper that an experiment has
been tried by some medical gentleman in
Paris ofinfatiDg the lungs Of "a still born in
fant, when in few moments the blood be-
gan to circulate, and the child was returned
to it's parents alive. 1t is now five months
old and doing well.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

ILLINOIS WHEAT.--The editor of the
Chicago American of the 28th September,
says.--We have seen specimen Of excel
lent winter wheat, grown by by Mr.. Ives Of
Long Green, Fox river on new prairie
ground, which turned out forty-fye bush
els to the acre, in fifteen acre field. This
wheat was sold at Chicago for seventy five
cents busbel, giving to the cutivator
$780, to the acre, for the fret crop on lan'I
that cost but $l,25.q
The American saysany quantity of such
land can still be had at government pnce,
within 80 miles Of Chicsgo.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Bleeding at the nose, if it be ever so VIC
lent and protracted, may be permanently
stopped by the individual using some salt
ed beef, which has been grated fine with
CRATER, in the same way that he would taxi
snuff. Two or three pinches are said to b.
sufficient to stop any fit of bleeding.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

BAD THINGS An unfaithful servant, a
smoky house, a stumbling horse, scolding
wife, an aching tooth. an empty purse, an
undutilul child, an incossant talker, hogs
that break through enclosures, a dull ra-
zor, mosquitoes, afog, and a subscriber that
don't payt for his plper.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The ONO WmG.-Our next neiglbor
came 10 US, last week, printed on an enlarg-
ed sheet, and presenting a very neat aP-
pearance. We are happy to find that our
neighbors find sufficient encouragement to
enable them to amplify, though we have
long been aware that, in proportion to the
value received, newspaper publishers co
more to keep ur appearances than any set.
of men in christendom.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

THE SlcKNEss.--Th yellow fever, thank
Heaven! is daily becoming less vifulent, and
the number of cases fast decreasing in this
city, though strange to suy, the Lafayette
Gazette of last evening, speaks oft being on
the increase with our neighbors. There ia no
security yet, however, for strangers coming
among us.--.N o. PIC.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The South Alabamian relates the follow
ing matter of fact:--A negro womansin our
neighborhood, was lately relating her ex-
perience to gaping congregation Of dar-
kies; among other things, said she bad been
to heaven. One of the brethren says to
her, 3" Sister, you see any black folks in hen-
ben~ She replied, 30, oowny Sam don't
put body ont; s'pose ! go to de kitchen
when was dar1'--Picaynae.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The morus multicaulis seems to be most
invaluable tree. 1t appears that we shall
never cease having occasion to record its
virtues, and the manifold uses to which it
may be applied. A late Connecticut paper
states that the leaves are now manufactured
into neat and comfortable shoes for ladies';
and, what is more important, it is stated
that when worn out, they are just as good
as the raw material to feed worms with
NJ o. Pic,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The NEW OIL IN UsE.-The lamps Of the
Boston Light House have been llghtened
for some mouths past by order of the Gov
ernment, with newly invented chemical
oil; and the experiment, thus far, has been
entlre,y satisfactory in its result, as it is Pc
cullarly adapted for the use of Light
Houses, in every particular.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

A CAPITAL JoKE.-The Montreal Her.
aid most forcibly illustrate the ingrati'ude
of republics, in the death Of Col. Pluck in
poor house, and speaks Of the superanua-
ted ostler, as "a brave old man, the COM
mandcr Of a regiment, which fought the
battles ofhis country, spending the even
ing of his days in abject poverty, and dying
in the aims house. Nv y. Sun.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

We learn from the New Orleans True
American, as the result of the late lnvesti-
cation into the affairs Of the Branch Mint,
that the Superintcnd n, Mr.. Br ldford, is to
be removed, as that Messrs. Maxwell and
Tyler, now both dee co 'ed, are proclaimed
the Only two honest men that have been in
the concern. The brother Of the late Mr..
Tyler, it is stated, will probably be appoint
Ell Coner.--.M. Y. Cour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

STIMULANTs OF GREAT MEN.--it is inter-
esting to notice the different articles which
have been taken by eminent men, as stimu-
ants to the mental faculties. II is interest
ng, as showing how Numerically opposite
means may proeuce the same effect in vari-
Gus systems; and 1t IS interesting as showing
how much the mind sympathizes with the
body. Haller drank plcntifully of water
when he. wished for great activity of the
brain; Fox, for the same purpose, drank
brandy. The stmulants Of Newton and
Hubbes were the fumes oftobacco; those of
Pope and Fontenelle, strong coffee. DR..
johnson, Al one period of his life, was a
great wine drinker; hut IN the latter part OF
1t, found strong tea a good substitute. Don
Juan is said TO have written under the influ-
enae Of gin and water, and it is reported that
certain legal lord of great learning and
talent, Plies himself hard with port when he
wishes to shine. Pitt was great drinker
cfwine; Sheridan, also, was fond Of his o.
tie. DR.. Paris tells us that when Mr.. Dun.
ming wished to make an extraordinary dis.
play of eloquence, he always put blister or
his chest few hours before he was to speak
in order that II might irr!tate the brain BY
sympathy duing his speech. Patriot
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

GooD.-A lady with flushed face and
carbuncled nose consulting DR.. Cheyne, ex-
claimed, "Where in the name of wonder,
doctor, did get such nose as thsf 'Out
of the decanter, madam, out of the decun-
ter replied the doctor.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

CINCINNATI Provision MARKET The
Gazette ofthe 9th quotes flower at "a to
4,06, dull, stock light and prices downward
tendency; wheat 68 to 70 cents; corn As to
50 cents; clear pork 8 10 to 90: mess $ls to
Is. The river lower than it has been be-
fore this season, and declining rapidly.
Only about 80 inches in the channel.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Dexian Ii. Lewis of Alabama, is recon-
mendcd as candidate for the speakers
chair in the next congress.
One thing we know-Mr. Lewis will fill
the chair better than any man who has yet
occupied lt--Mr. L. weighs abot zoe
pounds.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

MoRE FIREs.--The town Of Aiken, South
Carolina, was laid in ashes on the 4th inst
Thirty two houses were coneumedy being
the whole business part Of the new and
foufishing town. Loss estimated at@7o,-
1000. Fire the result Of carelessness.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Honor FROM HEAD TO FooT.-A duel
was lately fought at Pensacola, between
Leu.enants Ross and Hoe, of the United
States Navy. 1t terminated Honorably."
Ross being wounded in the heel of his boot,
and Hoe shot through the hat!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

z Moral BEAuTY.--What is the beauty Of
nature, but beauty clothed with moral
associations? What is the highest beauty
of literature, poetry, fiction, and the fne
arts, but moral beauty which genius has
bodied forth for the admiration of the worldl
And what are these qualities of the human
character which nre treasured up in the
memory and heart Of nations, the objects Of
universal reverence and exultaton, the
themes of celebration, of eloquence, and the
festal Of song, the unshrned idols OF human
admiration and loyel Are they not patri-
otism, heroisrn, philanthropy, dsnterested-
ness, magnanimity, martyrdom?
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Ifa dealer has any articles Of which he
wishes to make a quick turn, and conse-
quently is willing to sell at small profit,
he is sure to advertise it; but if no means to
make large profit out Of his customers he
is generally rather sly about it. Men and
women whohave their eye teeth well cut,
never tradeat store where they DO not ad.
yerLse.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

LATE FROM CANroN.--The ship Pana-
ma, Capt. Benjamin, arrived at New York on
Friday, bringing dates from Macao to June
9Th. There was only one American vessel,
the Horatio, at Canton, and all trade with
The Chinese had ceased. Nearly all the
foreign commercial houses had broken up
their establishments at Canton, and retired
to Macao in consequence Of the Chinese GO
vernment perslstng IN its measures in rela-
tion to the opium trade.
Capt. Elliot and the English left Canton
on the esd of May, and on the day previous
he published an edict cautioning his county
men from going up the river He said that
if they did, it would be at their own person
al risk.
The British merchants had assigned ame-
mortal to Lord Palmerston, urgently reques-
ting his attention TO the British Chinese uf-
fairs. 1t goes into the particulars of the
opium trade from lis beginning.--Ciacinnat1
BuckeVe.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The tuNest editor we know offs Mr.. John
Wentworth Of Chicago. He out generals
general "long tail Jim"--by foot, and Is
SO tall that the Giraffe tried to eat salt of
his hat the other day and couldn't do It,
Coos ". Fl. Dem.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

STRANGE MoRTAIITY - We come time
since gave an account Of a singular disease
which prevails in the vicinity OF Springfield.
Vermont. We now learn that within few
weeks some thirty or forty persons have
fallen victims TO it. This, population
not exceeding 5000, is and immense loss
Bait. Sun.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Industry will make man purse, and
frugaty will give him strings to it. This
purse will cost him nothing. Draw the
stIings as frugaIty directs, and you wllal-
ways find useful penny at the bottom.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

RHODE ISLAND BaNKs.-Passengers by
the eastern boat of this morning state that
the Providence Banks had refused payment
in specie in large amounts yesterday, the
smaller notes, however, being redeemed.
/ The Boston Banks continued to pay spe-
Gle freely.--M. y. Cour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The Bank of America has taken the loan
of Ss2O8, 500, intended for the construction
of the Black River canal. Half of the mo-
ney is to be paid iuring this month, and the
remainder by the 1st Of July next.-Bgf.
Pat,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Messrs. Reed 81 Hosmer I'VE have at
our store, an Acorn Squash, 8 eet long, a
feet and inch round. weighing 70 pounds.
1t was raised by Capt. Wiley Hamilton Of
Springfsld. G. g. w. RICHARDSON.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26
Correspondence of the N. Y. Courier & Enquirer.
MoRIIR Oct s. lS3u

Again has our ill-fatet city been visited
by most destructive conhagration. Ano-
tler fire broke out last evening betw cen 7
and o'clock, in an untenanted house on the
corner of Conception and Dauphin streets,
which the unwearled exertons of the citi-
zens for hours were unable to arrest. The
wind was fresh from the east, blowing d.
rectly across the city.
The only water to be obtained was from
the river, which was to windward of the
fire, and as there were not enough of en-
pines and hose to lead it around, the ma
chimes were entirely useless--ln fact, scarce.
ly twenty hhds. of water we're thrown by
all of them combined. To say how many
houses and stares were destroyed is now al
utter impossibllty, but the devouring ele-
mcnt has left twelve large blocks but SC
many heaps of burning runs.
Rising twenty houses were blown up by
powder, but as the wind was very strong
for the FIRST four hours, that exped ent pro.
we'd almost entirely unsuccessful, until near
midnight, when happily it became calm, and
at Franklin street the progress of the flames
was arrested. For the information of those
who are acquainted with the localities Of
Mobile, will give you the boundaries Of
the "burnt district" Every building with
in Conception street, on the east, Centre
street on the south, st. Francis street OF
the north, and Franklin street on the west
is levelled with the ground.
The amount of property destroyed it is
thought will not fall short of A MILLION AMI
A HALF OF DOLLARS, and the misery and dis
tress it has occasioned is truly heart rend
ing. Not less than 1000 persons are made
houseess, and almost every article of thel
property destroyed, even after it was, as
they thought, conveyed to place of safety
So very rapid was the progress of the fire
that what at one moment was considered u
secure spot, the next half hour was but u
heap of blazing RUNS.
The buildings destroyed were, with but
four or five exceptions, all of wood. Those
on Dauphn street were mostly retail stores
and those on the other streets dwelling hou.
ses. The fire was evidently the work of ar
incendiarv, as the place IN which it orgl-
mated had been unoccupied for the last siS
months. None of our wholesale dealers
and commission merchants suffered, as they
ale principally located on Commerce, Conte
and Water streets, near the river.
Amidst all our calamities am happy u
say that the sickness is abating rapidly
The burlhls on the 5th were only /, on tht
9Th, Q, and on the 7th, 8; Of these 9, thu
greater part were old cases from the Hos
pital.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

The steamboat Illinois, on her trip up the
lake few days since, met with serious ac
cident. She left Duff,lo very heavily laden
and when in the nclghborhood of Falrport
the crank, owing to the great strain upol
it, gave away. The engine made two re-
volutions afterwards, broke the cylinder
heads, and injured the engine otherwise
The loss is estimated at $40 900.
We also learn, that the small boat be-
longing to the Dewitt Clinton, while land
ing some passengers at Milwaukee, wa
swamped. Several lives were lost, among
whom was the clerk of the boat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

A physician lately, learnedly asked an
undlctionary nurse, attending on his pa
tient, "Does he expectorate?" Expect
10 eat" she hurriedly replied" that de-
pends on yourself, DOCTOR"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

At one of our fashionable watering pla-
ces, recently happened self elfimportant for
eigner, who, upon hearing the dinner bell
rung at half past three O'clock, exclaimed,
ais 1t possible you dine at this early hour,
In this country?-why have not been used
TO dining till seven OF eight o'clock, in Lon
dom "Onr second table FOLKS dine very
late here also,'' was the reply ofa Yankee
present
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

OLD, BUT NOT nAD.--Thers is school
house, on the window-sl of which is
painted, tit having been a grocer's store)
" Powder and Shot" "What the deuce
have powder and shot to do with educa-
tlon?' "a great deal" replied wag; dis
it not the schoomaster's calling to teach
the Young idea how to shootw
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

by the course adopted by the institutions in
our two principal cities. We hope they
will think itmore for their interest on leav-
ing the policy Of the New York Banks, to
take second thought upon the subject,
and resume the payment of specie on their
paper-we feel confident that in so doing,
they will receive the support OF the public
we think the present is a critical period with
Banks, and if they tarnper with tho commu
nifty, they need not expect any leniency, oil
COMMUNICATION.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

THANKSGIVING IN CoNNEUTIoUr.-Gov
ernor Ellsworth has appointed Thursday ,
the esd day of November next, to be OBJ
served as day of Thanksgiving in thai
state.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

think the improvement made in the instru-
ment for the destruction of life, to be of
great benefit to mankind: Its influence to
prevent war. The greater the means to
kill, the less apt will men be to expose
themselves. On this principle, peace socl-
cites, by offering premiums for improve
mentS in the weapons of war, would accom-
plish their purposes far sooner than by
publishing elaborate discourses on the evils
of war, which fall almost still born from the
press.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

GLAss.-The manufacture ofthis article is
carried on in Sandwich (Miss. on very
extensive scale. The building and yards
cover six acres of ground. The establish
ment employs 225 workmen, occupying
with their families go dwelling houses--nses
per annum 600 tons glass, 700 900 lbs. red
lead, 100000 lbs. pearlash,, 10000 lbs. salt
peter, and consumes l,l0O cords pine wood
700 cords oak wood, and 100000 bushels
bituminous coal. For packing glass, 70
TONS straw and hay are used. Glass is
manufactured tothe amount Of Ss300,0OO per
annuln. BY heated air from.the steam en-
gne, 5000 bushels of salt annually are made
from sea water. The ashes are all leached
and made into potash, and by this economy,
whichis carried through every department
of the establishment, it is said that hand
some dividend annually accrues to the
stockholders,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-26

Candidates for office have to pay the p-
per in Mississippi. The jackson Sun clear
ed in one day four hundred and twenty dol
lars for announcements, occupying only ole
third of q column.