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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Rev. Jonathan Homer, Of Newton, in
Massachusetts, few weeks ago, on the
cigbtieth anniversary of his birth delivered
an appropriate sermon, announcing his in
tention to discontinue preaching and devote
the remainder of his life entirely to the fin
ishiug ofa work on which many years ofat-
tenton & study have been already bestow-
ed "A revisal Of the common translation OF
the Bible,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The murder cases in Wood County seem
to be sort of grammatical stumbling
block for our friends ofthe quill.
6 This makes the second woman that has
been committed, for the crimes of murder
ing heiy husbands" said the Ohio Wing.
aThere Is two cases Of ofmurier to be tried
at this term" says the Toledo Blade;
we am very sorry; that area fact.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Mr.. Biddle, the late President ofthc Uni
ted States Bank, possesses the most eStcn.
sive grapcry in the country. 1t covers
Sven acres. From it, the confcctoners of
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, are
supplied with an article immeasuraby su-
perior to any imported. Mr. b. Intends to
show that white grapes olthe choicest kind,
may be raised so cheaply as to become the
common dessert at every farmers table,
The choicest vines from Europe, are first
started in hot house, and afterwards trans
planted and Injured to open fed culture.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

SACRILEGE.-On tile night of Wcdnes-
day last, some villain or villnins broke into
the Catholic Church, in this city, by forcing
the back door, entered the sacristy and stole
thcrefrom silver chalicc, value $40 or $50
a silver ostensorium, value $50 to $50, with
variety other vainable articles, inclu,
ding the Clerical Robes of the Priest. The
total vrlue Of property stolen amounts to
about $500.
The city authorities have offered $50
and the Church like sum, making Il reward
of Sl0o, for the detection of the robbers
We sincere ely hope they may not escape de.
lection, and punishment for their ignonni-
GUS crime -.li0nroc Guz. June IL.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

We are sorry to learn, that a serious ac-
cident has occurred to both the engines en-
ployed upon the Toledo rnilroad, in the
breaking of the axlcs of the driving wheels
Of both. 1t will be very serious loss, cs.
pecially as it occurred Just at the commence
mcnt Of the business season, when many
travellers are coming from that direction on
their way east. 1t will be several weeks
before the engines can be repaired, as the
new machinery must come from Phiudcl.
phlu; in the mean time the cars run between
Toledo and Adrian by horse power.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The small remnant of the Ottawa Indi-
ans remaining hercabouts are now gathering
and forming camp upon small island just
above town, preparatory to removal west
of the Mississippi. 1t is intended by Judge
Forsyth, the superintendent, to start with
them in week or two. The journey is 10 be
performed by water, as far as practicable.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Since the late repairs on the Erie Canal
not less than hundred boats have passed
Utica within few days. 1t was supposed
that during the suspension of navigation,
there was line Of boats at one time ten
miles in length.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The latest instance of devoted conJugal
affection, is that of an Illinois husband, who
transmitted, the obituary notice Of his bet
ter half 10 the editor Of the Chicago Demo-
crat, and added by way of postscript:--
" Just giue her a ldtle puff, tOiN you?'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

A SENSIBLE pRAYER.--A backwoodsnan
about to encounter bear in the forest, and
dlstrustlng his own strength little, made
the following very sensible prayer:
"Oh Lord! here's going to be one cf the
tallest bear fights you ever did see! oh
Lord, help me-but # you can't me, for
Gods sake don't help the r!!-Goshen
Dem.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22
COMMISSION STORE.

FEHE subscril e-s are ready to receive, on
Il commission, all kinds of Merchandise,
Provisions, Groceries sc. &c. They will
use every excrtion to effect quick sales, and
the owners may depend on prompt returns.
WOODWARD 81 son.
June 90 u.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

THE DlrFEnENCE.-O Only a year or so
since a visit to Fort Wayne was considered
a very arduous as well as somewhat dan
gerons pilgrimage. Now one can 60 there,
very comfortably, in twenty-fonr hours, and
the distance from that place to Maumee City
intwo days. Thusreaching the lake in three
days. This is n chnnge, decidedly, and
speaks volumes for the enterprise of oul
country. L0gdnSpOrt Her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the Estate Of
IA Samuel lIough, late of Paulding coun-
ty, deceased, are hereby notified to make
Immediate payment, and those having legal
claims against said. estate will present them
legally proven within one year from tn c
date hereof, to the subscriber.
WIN. Sc \MANS, Admir-.
Dcfi1nce, June IL, 1889. 1874
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

A professor lectnrlng upon heat, observ,
ed that one of It's most conspicuous proper
ties was the power of expanding al, bodies.
A humorous student arose from his scat and
asked, " is that the reason why the days in
warm weather, are longer than those in the
collW
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

SAFETY on OUR LAKEs.--Our lake navi-
gationis noted for excellent engineers and
sailors and the inireqnency of accidents and
wrecks, notwithstanding the frequency of
storms and gales, while on the Ohio and
Mississippi they often suffer the loss pro-
perty and life, where gales cannot effect
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

A Boston Tailor advertises quantity Of
"pantaloonery" We think this a very
good word, much better than trowsery, or
even breechery. The ladies will probably
come out with an opposition under the head
ofPetticotcry. Y. Gaz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

LIBRRALrY.--An Irishman, who saved
the lives of couple of individuals in one OF
our Northern cities short time since, was
offered 64 cents by one of them for the troub.
lie he had put him to. The other said he had
no small change about him.-N. o. Plea
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

There is society established in Missls-
sippi called the "Society of Independent
Gallon Drinkers" The members intend to
make application to the next legislature for
banking privileges; their issues are to be
predicated on the property which they hold
in gallon jugs NJ o. Picayune.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

A gentleman lately from Mississirpi
gives rather distressing account Of affairs
in that state He says an elegant cotton
farm was sold there, under execution, for less
than one dollar an acre. What falling off
is there!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The New York Transcript says that Miss
Shcrref, the vocalist, is about to become the
wife of a distinguished lawyer of that city,
and the Baltimore Sun asks: Is it any
thing very astonishing that q lawyer should
have dealings with the Sheriff..
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

A PnEsl Nr.-Wc received, a Jay or
two sit ce, what we are inclinct to believe a
pretty tall kind Of a present. All! whatewas
it? Rasins.--lIow many, a poundl More
--Twu'-Morc.--Threc7 Murc.-A box!-
Two box S full of as fine clear beautiful "rai-
sins o the sun" as ever you saw in your
life. Why, we have " reasons as plenty as
bIuckberries." For these we are indebted
to Messrs Clark and Fargo, who have plen-
ty Of the same kind on hand, and lots of 9TH
er things "good to take and administered
by couple of clever fellows os Jefferson
county ever produced, and that's saying a
good deal.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

"The Americans are successfully planting
free negroes on the Const Of Africa; Il
greater event possibly in its consequences,
than any that has occurred since Columbus
set sail for the new World" ."-WtStmilStcr
Reuieto of 1881.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Court of Common Pleas for this county
closed its session on Saturday last, having
occupied all the time allotted 1.-TWO weeks)
without having cleared the calendar of near
" ali the causes set downfor trial. We re-
gret to state that Judge Potter suffered
much from illness during the term.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

A western exchange paper, in speaking
fthe conduct oflhe State Prison officers
Of this state, hath the following:
"Such cruelties. base and inhuman con.
duct, as has been practised by those IendS
in human form,
"ClotlIcd with little brief authority,
Is enough to make angels wecp."
The off GERS in question lave perpetrated
crucltics enough in all conscience; but
none more unjustii,ble than the above par
ngraph inflcts upon Murray and Shdks-
pe0rr.-BuG Com.
We must be allowed to suggest that our
friends Of the Buffalo Commercial are i'll
clincd to be hypercritical. What do they
know of the grammar of Ohio? answer that
As for the quotation from the great drama,
tist; fthcy will look at the improved edi'
ton ofhs works, to be found in the Smi!h
UWe library--see catalogue, vol. 6, folio
1756--they will find it exactly as above laid
down. In the same edition ii will be found
that Macbeth figures as ghost!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The Court is in session at Perysburg,hav-
ing opened on Monday last. II has been sup
posed that the trials of two women charged
with the murder of their husbands would
have come on at this term, but both have
been continued to the term ofthe Supreme
Court in July.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

JoNATH,N.--"l llallow! neighbor, what
be ye gwoyun tew dew with that air keow-
hidep
ZIEK.--"Whoy, I've got a tarnation ere
tur of boiey, that iorgets to go to skule,
and want to Jog his mem'ry."
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The editor of the Hartford Review is wri.
ting novel, to be founded upon facts de-
veloped in the great divorce case in Hart.
ford, between the Reverend Doctor jarvis
and his lady.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

EycoURAG EMEST TO CRIME.-The laws
of this state against the commission of
crimes are rigid enough, but we offer pre-
MUM to roguery, by the lax manner in which
they are administered. The commission Of
a burglary or larceny awakes bat little SELL
satlon IN the community, beyond mere Gu
rlosity, or so far as individuals are made to
feel by their actual losses. We have no
organization, and scarcely principle of CO.
hesion sufficient to pursue the perpetrators
Of crime TO detection even, ana rs to
conviction, 1t is out Of the question. A
man who has his store p'undered or his pro-
pcrty stolen stands almost alone in his de-
sire to follow the robbers of his effects, and
meets with coldness in his endeavors to
convince the public that they, as well as
himself have been injured. The consc-
quence is, that he pockets his loss, at first,
ifit is small, and is forced to do the same
after vain pursuit, if it be lurge. 1T is
public sentiment that is to blame in this
matter, for it gives It's tone to all proceed
/ ings Lad under the law, and the result is, n
general lnXity every where.
| Officers follow criminals as if they dread
ed to face them, aud when caught, they
treat them as if they themselves were cuIn-
mittug great moral wrong in dcprivlng
men of their liberties. lails are lamcnta-
, bly, insecure and county officers often negli-
gent in providing means for the detention
Of criminals. Jur ors, above all, treat Grim
ina prosecution as if they were empancllcd
/ to find excuses for the accused. Prosccu-
ting officers receive next to nothing for
I their arduous duties, aud the whole matter
drags along inalmost every case to tho same
rcsuIt--nn,c escape, or an aCqnIttal. The con-
sequence is, We have plent, Of crime, are
overrun with rcgucs, property is unsafe and
our remedy is destroyed. The cure is
an obvious one. Let public justice never
sIccp, NHcll IL 10 hhpWH that CRIME is COLL
mttrd, until the perpetralor receives the
punishment due TO his demerits. Let soci-
city learn to consider every criminal offence
AS blow directed at its existence and a
moral wound that justice can only heal
Let the evidence that one mans property is
unsafe stimulate al! to assist in the dctec-
tion Of those who seek to gain livelihood
by crime: and let the community view these
thngsin the light of the effect they are cal
culated 10 exert upon the public morals,
rather I'll upon mere private interests
When this is done rogues will be afraid to
rroWl around us, and honest men will sleep
soundly in the confidence ofprotecton.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Blow WINDS AND CRACK YOUR CHEEKS"
The prospectus ofa new paper, to be call
cd the " Bugte Of Democracy and General
Whg Ertp,mira'or," has recently been is
sued IN Illinois. If the paper gets faiery
started the Van Buren, majority in that State
at next election, will probably be something
short Of 50,OOO.--M 0. Picaynmc.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Over the stall of a public writer III In rue
du Bac, al Paris, is the following inscrip-
tion: NJ. Renard, public writer, advising
compiler, translates the tongues, explains
the language of flowers, and sells fricd po-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

TUE FuuNTH or JuLY.-A meeting was
holden at the Mani Hotel, on Wednesday
night last, and the following persons were
chosen committee arrangements for the
coming anniversary;
lst Ward, Gen Hunt, Judge Forsyth.
Cd Ward, Thomas Clark, II. Reed Jr.
81 Ward, ]. w. Scott, DR.. J. Dwight.
The meeting then adj,u rned, to assemble
again on Wednesday evening next, at the
American House.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

We have just been shown, at the Custom
House, "a beautiful sett OF standard weights,
forwarded from the department. They are
composed of brass, and arc Of most beouti-
ful workmanship. Those who want their
weights tested BY the standard Of the go
vcrnuenl can now bring them on. They
are of sizes from one pound to fifty.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

Dan Marble, the Yankee, is duin' the
thing up about right ut st. Lonis. We
reckon he'll be among us in little less all no
time, won't you, Dan!--Cn. Rep.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

In Massachusetts, since the fifteen gallon
law every loafer is gauged and the amount
of his capacity is marked on his head with
chalk; then if one is found drunk, who is
marked less than the statutory quantity an
examination is Immediately instituted, us to
where he got his liquor.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

4th July NoTICG.-The members of the
Committee of arrangements for the celcbra-
ton ftle coming 4th July, are requested
to meet at the American House on Monday
Evening next, for the transaction OF bust.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

An EscApE.--Nliss Phyline Belknap, liv-
ing within about two miles Of this viii &c,
met with an accident on Friday week,
which came near depriving her of life. Her
mothers residence is near the HaIseyvlle
Creek, and having occasion to cross it, she
attempted to do so at the usual place, which
was upon some plnnks stretched across the
creek for that purpose. The late high wa
ter having removed one from its place, and
the water being shallow, she huznGed wa
ding to the end of the other. Just as she
had gained it and was stepping upon 1t, her
foot Slipped she fell into the stream which
was quite quick, and at the place, and for
rods below ran over continuous surface
ofrock very Uneven and in many places ap-
proaching to lodges. She was hurried
down the stream with considerable veloci-
ly, being buoyed upby her clothes, to which
circumstances may be attributed the pre-
servation of her life. The water though
not deep was under such motion, and the
surface of the rock over which it ran 81
smooth, as to render abortive every effort to
stop. Down the stream she was hurried
owe, projecting rock into the abysss be-
low, and anon with the velocity of all arrow
again shot off with the current to go over
another and another fall, and in this manner
noated about thirty rods. During all this
time Miss b. exercised much presence OF
mind in holding her breath as she plunged
beneath the water as she went over the
rocks. At last she floated into an eddy and
was rescued in a very exhausted state by a
heroic sister, who had witnessed her dis
tressing voyage. The unfortunate lady is
now. we understand, doing well.--1ru-
nnlnsburg Adr,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

On Thursday last all election for General
of this brigade was hol1en at the Jcilersoh
House, which resulted in the choice Of John
w. Smith Esq. of Perrysburg, to fill that
office. L. $. Djdd, of Toledo was the
opposing candidate.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

In all, to be eborrowedthis yeor,$1, 700, 900
These loans are to be paid in 1860, and
not to bear rate Of interest exceeding six
per centum.--Cin. Rep
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The Columbus Journal furnishes the fol
lowing list of loans, that the fund commits
sioners are authorized to contract for, du-
ring the present year, to carry on the sys-
tenn of National Improvement: For the
Wabash, and Erie Canal 100000
Muskingum Improvement, 100000
Hooking Canal, 100000
Walhonding Canal, 10000
Western Reserve and Maumee
Road 100000
Warren County Canal Company, 10000
GAINESVILLE Works, $4,000
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

IowA.--The name of this country is said
to have arisen from the following couplet,
supposed to be sung by cmigraptF, on their
way to it.
When, for our country's good, from home
we stray,
To some more awIess land, we he at0ay.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

If the following don't shock ouI modesty,
we wish we may be shot. The source from
which it comes, however, entities it to Gre
dit, fellow citizens, and if you don't be-
ieve the statement, we wish you may be
shot too. Don't call us vain! We know
it; and if there is all editor in the world
without vanity, he ant much of one, any
how.
awe don't know greater wag in the
United States than the man at the head Of
the Maumee Express. We now Iook fol
it regularly, aud feel disappointed fit hap
rens to miscNrry--more than we can say
for any other print, always excepting the
New York Spirit Of the Tlmes.--.M. o.
Picayunc.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-06-22

The Wayne was in, the night before last
on her way from Chicago. She left the
wharf about o'clock in the evening. for
Buflal and navigatcd this d.Gcuh danger-
ous river in dark, fnggy night. Alas, for
croukers, that such thing should happen!
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-25

mentioned is Mr.. Luther Stow ell of South Brookfeld
who has had caous ulcer of formidable kind and
has been day without bandagng his leg from the
foot to the knee. His certificate shall bring with me-
Please send six dozen boxes more, the receipt cf
this, and oblige, Yours, &c.
J. f.. EATON
sfor full account of this most interesting discover
ry testimonials, mode of operations &C.. see pamphlets
winch may be had gratis of all who sell these Pills
None are genuine without the written signature of G
H. Phelps, NJ, D.. sole proprietor, Hartford. Conn.
CAo1lON.-Ihe unprecedented popularity of these
Fills has induced several persons prefix the name of To-
mato fs to their various preparations evidently with the
intention of deceivng these onquiring for Phepa Tomato
Fs The Public cannot be too cautious to avoid all these
anomalous Tomato Pills aud Extracts of To nato' nor
too particular to observe that the original and only genuua
Compound Tomato Pals, signed by the Propretor
g. r. PHELPS M. D., Hartford Conn.
Mp Fer sale wholesale and RETAIL by SILAS BUR-
BANK, JR,, sole agent, Montpelier, VT
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-25

| FUGITIVE SLAvEs.-We understand that band
of fugitive slaves, to the number of thirty, arrived
recently at Detroit on their way to the land of free
dom. Wonder how they got through Ohio They
must have received the hospitality of some one
Some person must have ventured in face of the
late act of the ever to be remembered Legislature
of Ohio, for 1852, to feed and befriend these
hungry runaway slaves But who are they, and
where are they to be found? This is question
of deep interest to the friends of fugitive law, and
the interests of slaveholding Kentucky Let these
individuals be found out and exposed to the penal
ty of the laws. And to succeed in this work OF
investigation, it is important to know that cores
pondent, E. c. of the Cleaveland Advertiser has,
in the last number of said paper, disclosed the
wonderful fact that there is an abolition line
from Russell, the writer's place of residence, to
Cleaveland "formed for the transportation and con-
veyance of runaway negroes" E. c. is some
what doubtful as to where this line begins; but
thinks it commences ain those portions of the state
bordering on Virginia and Kentucky" This cor
respondent says he has facts to prove what he af
firms can give dates and names of the individuals
in Russell, "who have been and are still concerned
in the transportation" Wonderful discovery
Who would have supposed that there was sim
gle man in Ohio, who possessed humanity e.
nough to feed the hungry oppressed African, and
to help him on his way to the land of the free.
But itappears that such persons exist even in Ohio
'on the line between Cleaveland and Russell. y
Perhaps it is on this line, that the thirty fugitives
found safe conveyance. Now we move that
this matter be looked into, and that the learned
correspondent E. G. of the Advertiser, be COM
mite of Investigation and prosecution We hope
that he will enter upon this business without
delay And we hope further that he will be sue
persons that they may be tried under the new law
which of course will condemn them. And we
hope that then these condemned individuals will
appeal from this decision to the U. S. Court, that
the constitutionality ofthis law may be fairly test
ed.-CIe0reland Observer.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-25
Sacred MuSic.

A State Convention of the friends of Sacred
Music was holden at the Brick Church in this
place on Wednesday and Thursday of the present
week, Rev. DR.. Bates of Middlebury presiding.
The attendance was quite respectable, and the
proceedings, so far we had opportunity to OBJ
serve, were of an interesting character The ex-
hibition of the juvenile choir on Thursday morn
ing, under the direction of Mr.. Cheney, passed off
well, and we hear the address of President Bates
spoken of in terms of commentator. The exer-
cises were concluded on Thursday evening by a
concert which called out a crowded house.