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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

Curious CusToM.--The easternpeople have
been celebrated from the earliest times for the
figurative style of their customs and language,
and many pretty thoughts have been obtained
from them. The younger DIsraeh in one OF
his works gives an account of a custom e this
kind. A Turkish againvited him to walk in
his garden, and enjoy the evening breeze. AS
they proceeded through it, enjoyed the ma
nv beautiful flowers, which cast their fra
GRANGE around, the aga plucked an orange,
and, taking knife from, his girdle and cutting
the fruit in hall, offered him one moiety and
threw the other away. More than once he
repeated this ceremony, which somewhat excl
ted surprise. Atlength the Turk inquired his
opinion of the fruit. He was answered with
ercomiums on its admirable quality, and the ra'
cy sweetness of it's flavor, which was esteem
cd unequaled; but he could not refrain from
expressing surprise, that Of fruit SO exquisite
he should so studiously waste SO considerable
a portion. .Efend," said the Turk, with
grave though gracious smile, "to friends We
only give the sunny side"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

THE LEARNED BLAcKsMTTH.--We publish
ed in our paper few days ago, some account
of a learned Blacksmith who was acquainted
with more than fifty languages, ancient. mo-
dern, and oriental. By an article in the OBJ
server of Saturday, we learn that this Black
smith is Mr.. Ehhu Burritt. Heis native of
New Britain, in the town of Berlin, in this
State, where he learned his trade. He has re-
sided year or two past at Worcester, Mass
principally on account of the excellent library
at that place, of the American Antiquary As
sociation. He now does regularly every day
journeyman's days work at the locksmith
business. Connecticut, and the village of
New Britain in particular, has reason to be
proud of such son; and we trust the Young
Mems institution of Hartford will be SO sue
cessful in the establishment Of their Library
that they will offer sufficient inducement for
Mr.. Burritt to return to his native State, and
take up his residence among us. They can
not desire nobler incentive to effort.--Ct.
Courant.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

NOTICE is hereby given, that petition
In will be presented to the Board of Com
missoners of Williams county, at their next
session, for the vacation of that part of the
Rellefontaine state road, lying between the
point where the county road running north on
the east side of Tiffin river, near the south line
of section fifteen, in town four, range four
east, leaves said state road, and the point
where said state road intersects the Indepen-
dence and Indiana state road. And that the
same be altered and laid, commencing at the
point where said county road leaves said Belle
fontane state road, running thence along said
county road to the point where the lndepen-
dence and Indiana state road intersects said
county road, thence along said state road to the
point where said Independence and Indiana
state road Intersects said Bellefontalne state
road.
Feb. l, 1889. 44t5
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

WHOLESOME BusrNEss.-A thieving rook-
ery was recently broken up near Portsmouth
"a complete omniam gatherum Of all sorts Of
plunder from the stores, warehouses, wagons,
clothes-lines and hen-roosts of Portsmouth.
The Marshal made descent upon a boat
moored ON the Kentucky shore, occupied by
three sons of st. Crispin, when the valofous
heroes commenced q retreat and q running
fire from rifles and pistols. The Tribune says
there was running, lodging, freeing and shoot
ing from both sides, until some eight or ter
ehots were made, two Of which took effect il
the legs Of one of the runaways, and brough
him down. A surrender followed, and the
three rogues were. committed to jail.-Caec
Her
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

RY virtue of writ of execution, to me d.
- rected, issued from the court Of common
pleas, of Williams county, Ohio. have taken
and shall expose to public sale, at the door of
the court house, in said Williams county, on
Friday, the first day of March, between the
hours of 10 A. M. and P. M. Of said day, the
following described property, to wit: the west
half Of the southwest quarter of section No.
26, township 5, north range east, in the Pi-
qualand district, containing eighty acres, more
or less. Taken as the property of Robert
Bowles and Ephraim Burwell, at the suit of
Augustus VI. Thompson.
J.B. TAYLOR, Sh,f Williams Co.
BY JOHN DRAKE, Deputy.
Defiance Jan. 25. 43t5
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

Poor Mathews, the actor, was one of the
most superstitious and nervous men in the
world. While in this country in 1922, his
friend and brother actor, Wallack, broke his
leg by the upsetting of stage coach, in pas
sing from Philadelphia to New York.
sMathews having to perform the same
Journey, he inquired of the driver if he was
:he man who had mutilated Mr.. Wallack, and
when satisfied upon that head, he insisted up
on being informed when they approached New
Brunswick, that he might get out and walk for
half a mile before they came to the fatal place,
and half mile after it had been passed. Eve
ry ten minutes, he popped his head out of the
Stage window, and inquired, driver are we
approaching the scene of Mr.. Wallack's hor-
rible accident! | have preseniiment that
shall not pass over that awful spot without
some frightfu occurrence. Driver, be sure
YOU tell me when we are within half a mile oi
that dreadful scene.' The driver promised,
and poor Mathews sat fidgetting in anxious
expectation of smashing upset. At, last af-
ter rafting over bridge and passing through
"a town, the stage drew up at an inn door, and
the driver proceeded to change the horses.-
Mathews made the usual inquiry-'Driver, are
we near the place where Mr.. Wallack broke
his legp sWe passed over it, sir some two
hundred yards back. Mathews was vocife-
rousy indignant at being cheated as he term.
ed it, and performed the rest of the journey in
sullen abstraction
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

The Philadelphia Ledger gives the following
as mode Of speech common among Rhode
Island sea captalns: When one Of them finds.
his men lounging about the deck, and wishes
to call them to duty, he exclaims, "Fall to
rising; don't st4nd there lyngs"
That is pretty fair, but it hardly comes tip to
a story John Neal tells of Baltimore lawyery
who being employed to defend man charged
with cutting timber on his neighbours land )
burst out in the following strain Of indignant
eloquence:
"Look at him, gentlemen Of the jury. There
he stands, walking about, with the cloak Of
hypocrisy in his mouth, trying to wire draw
three oak trees from my clients pocket
Buff. Pat
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

CuR1ous CRocKERY WARE.--A few even
inge since, about one half hour after sunset,
very staid and moral gentleman, of exemplary
piety, stopped at the window OF the Post VI
flee to obtain letter. Whilst there very
modest young lady, c1rrying a basket in hel
hands, stepped up and SAID to him in sweet
low tone Of voice, 49,,
win you be so kind as to show me which
is the window for ladies' letters?'
aCertainly, my DEAR" said he very amiably
alt's lust round the corner"
The poor girl Immediately began to tumble
about her pockets trying to get out her purse
The gentleman very gallantly said,
"Permit me to hold your basket whilst you
get out your purse"
ooh, thank you SIR" was the reply, :" bu'
I'm sorry to give you SO much trouble"
"Not the least trouble in life," said he
"but what have you In your basket SC
heayyF'
"Only little crockery ware, SIR said she
" III 90 round the corner and get my lettel
deiivered, and relieve you in minute"
She went round the corner, and was seen NJ
more.
The gentleman waited Till he was tired, alt
then opening the basket, to his surprise ht
found sweet little boy there, about montl
old. This was, therefore, the only :" delivery
that the young lady desired to effect at thu
post office, and this was post paid. The gen
tleman took it to the aims house, where i, re
ceved the cognomen of GO Crockery-come-by
chance. ."-W. Y. Her.
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FRESH ARRIVAL.

TUST received at the Miami Cash Store, a
J good assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods, such as French, German and English
merinos; French English and American prints,
broad cloth, satinett, flannels, blankets, camb-
let's, wooden yarn and socks; hosiery, gloves,
mittens, clothing, fur caps, ladies fine kid and
goat skin slips and walking shoes; coarse boots
and brogans, and almost every article usually
kept in Dry Goods Stores, at as low prices as
can be sold at any other establishment on the
river, by 7. w. CROWELLl.
dec. L. S5
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

CoNNEorouT.-The storm in Connecticut
was equally severe with that which was expe~
rienced In New Hampshire and New York;
The ice in the Connecticut River in the straits
below Middletown had formed dam across so
feet high. The water at Hartford above was
"a feet above low mark-higher than it was I'M
1901. twas still rising. The city from the
river to Front street was completely inundateds
Families however were safely removed. At
New Haven some considerable damage was
sustained. The bridges and road were much
injured. The Pennington river foss 23 feet
carrying away all the bridges. Half the ca~
nal feeder is carried away.-Clep. Int.
From THE SUBLIME TO THE RrDIcuLouss
The Baltimore Sun tells pleasant story
about couple of lawyers engaged In suits
one for the plaintiff the other for the defend.
ant. AT one time, while one of them was
holding forth as if ready to burst with raget
looking daggers at his opponent, he suddenly
stopped, and in the pleasantest manner, asked
him for chew oftobacco. His request wast
of course, Immediately complied with.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

Talleyrand, we believe, was the only poli-
tician who ever carried out to successful per-
fection the doctrine ofnon-committaIsm. He
would not commit himselfeven upon the length
of musquito's bill, ote him ever SO sorely.
When the French Banker applied to the old
fox to know whether George the Third werg
actually dead, he received the following sat-
isfactory reply; Some of my advices say hg
is dead, and some say he is not: formy part
don't believe either one or the othery"
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS

HyHE subscribers are now receiving and
Il opening, direct from New York, the lar
gest, and best assortment Of goods that we
have ever offered in this city, good share OF
which have been purchased for cash, and Sc
lected with peculiar care, expressly for this
market,and we fatter ourselves that they are SO
purchased, that we can and are offering to
these who wish to buy for cash goods at less
prices than they have been offered in this city,
and we do most earnestly invite all that wish
to purchase goods at great bargains, and goods
too, combining, durability, fashion and cheap
ness, to give us call, before buying elsewhere.
SPENCER s. MOORE. Erie st.
Maumee City, Sept. goth 1888. "a
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

A DEAD MANA man was found last night,
by Mr.. Samuel King, on his farm, about three
miles South West Of this place. The deceas-
ed was almost naked, and his face was so
much eaten by the hogs that he could not be re-
cognized. An inquest will be held this morn
ing.-CenferuilLe Indy Chron.
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Dec. . 8, 1888.
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

GOPPER SMITH Tin plate and Sheet
" Iron Worker. Latham T. Tew, would
inform the inhabitants ofMaumee and Vicinity,
that he has taken shop over Hackley u VOL
colts store, where he will manufacture to Or
der all kinds of Copper Tin and Sheet Iron
ware, such as Stills s. Worms, Hatters ket-
ties, Wash kettles Glue kettles, Wash hand ba-
sons, Steam pipes &c., and will keep constant
Iy on hand general assortment of Tin ware.
He would give notice, that he makes the patent
House pump, for bringing water into the Hou-
ses. He solicits share of public patronage.
Maumee City, Oct. 90. 29tf
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NJ RATHBUN.

nEGS leave to inform his friends and the
ID public, that he has resumed the Profes-
sion ofthe Law, has opened an office, opposite
the brick store of Smith & Crowell, on VOL
colt street, in Maumee city, where he intends
10 practice as an attorney, Counsellor, and
Solicitor. in all the courts Of Law and Equity
in the state of Ohio. -,
His Justices Oficeis keptin the same build
ing. and is open at all proper hours. .Ack-
nowledgements of allkind of instruments ta-
ken. and allkinds Of conveyancing, done here
with neatness and despatch.
Oct. 7. Slu
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

GALT, Coffee, Tea, Sugar Molasses, cloves,
: Pepper, spice, cassia, reisIns, fgs, Cocoa
chocois}e, pipes, Tobacco, Cigars rowder'
shot le1d soap, oil and candles, cod fish, mack
erei Nd almost every article in the W. l.
Oils 8. NV. RICHARDSON.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

NTOTICE.--All persons indebted to the es-
In tate Of John Skein, late Of Williams coun-
ty, deceased, are requested to make immediate
payment to the subscribers, and all those ha-
wing claims against said estate. are requested
to present them legally authenticated for set
tlement within one year.
GIDEON SKEIN, oI,.
JOHN CAMERON. 'a1"'"'''a''''' .
Jan. IL. 4St4s
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

MARyLAND.-The Legislature Of Maryland
on the Goth lt.re-elected the Hon. WIN. D..
MERRIcK, a Senator of the United States, for
SIX years, from the 4th of March next. Mrs
Merrick is true Wing, and his reelection on
the first ballot, will prove something of q dam
per to the Loco Focos, who have shouted so
loudly over Maryland.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

A negro at the south, who had sported for
two or three hours pair Of Yankee made bro-
gans, asked his master where they come froms
They grow on the trees down east replied
the master. 'Well,' said cuff, guess dey
pick 'em fore um ripe. BosLon Txans.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

NTOTICE.--At my instance, an attachment
l y was this day issued by Sidney s. Sprague,
a Justice of the Peace of Defiance township,
Williams county, Ohio, against the property
and effects of F. d. Cochran, a nonresident
of said county. THOMAS WHELAN.
Defiance, Jan. II, 1889. 44t5t
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NExN EsrARLIsHMENT.

- ROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
VT Harrington g. Hunter, respectfully an
nounce to the public, that they have recently
opened splendid selection Of Groceries and
Provisions, cornerof Jackson and Wayne SITS.
Hotel Buildings, where almost every article IN
tbeirline can be furnished at reduced prices
for cash.
N. B. Persons desirousto contract for large
supplies, will find it to their advantage to give
us 4 cali. Liberal advances on Consignments
to us. -, r
Refer to Tufts 6. Parks, Cleveland-J'
Smith, Newark McEluain& &. Hunter, Column
."' go,
Maumee City, Ohio, May Oath, 1888.
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JEFFERSON HOUSE.

Al III
ERIE STREET, MAuMEE CITY, OHIO.
rHE subscriber respectfully informs the
public that he hasleased this eligible es-
tablishment, and put it in complete order Tor
the reception of boarders, travellers and vlsl-
TORS. II is a beautiful situation, in the most
pleasant part of said city, and the subscriber
fiatters himself that his attention to the ac-
commodation and comforts of his guests will
ensure to him aliberal share Of public patron
age. 49,
The furniture of the House isnew, and the
apartments are in good order. The stable is
large and commodious, and will be attended
by careful servants. rn
april 81. ooti
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

Costly INTELLIaENcE.-Pro Morse
receives $50 900 for the exclusive privilege of
using the electro magnetic telegraph between
New York and Philadelphia. The average cost
of transmitting intelligence will be about seven
dollars for hundred words.---Def. Free Pysss
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

The following toast was given by e. Rich
ardson, President of the Philadelphia Typo.
graphical Society, at their late annual meeting s
THE EVILS OF RuM.--It gets into our heads,
throws us off our feet, puts us out Of register
and sorts, batters our forms, makes Us see = u
ON cloudy night, causes us to make wrong
use of our OF 0I7-s and knock down the STAN
ding matter of others, brings us to t I 8 points
with our best friends, reduces us to the con-
dltion of floor pi, gets us into the wrong bosy
brings us before the bar, and prematurely puts
a period to our existence.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

The Whittenton (old) Factory at Taunton
Mass. owned by Jas. R. Mills, Esq. Of Boston,
was destroyed by fire on the 25th ult. Loss
estimated at 100000 to $4,000. e ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

DBArH or THE PRISoEss MAMA or 0k-
LHASs.--A letter receivediu Boston from Pa
ris, of 18th December, ANNOUNCES the death Of
the Duchess Of Wirtemberg, daughter Of Lonis
Philippe.--BuE. Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

1LExoIs.---We learn by q postscript IN "a. the
Chicago Democrat that the Legislature o. iiil-
pois, has elected the Loco Foeo candidates 70,
Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General ana
Public Printer.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

DRuSKoLoeY.--A machine has sheen invented
down east which enables man to tell when
he is getting too drunk to walk. II is called
fuddleometer, and gives the timely warning by
hitting fellow suddenlys under the lug," the
minute he has got enough. .~--.N1 O. Sun.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

The Methodist Church in Perry, Genesee
Co. took Ere from stove pIpe on the 2ast ultsy
and was burned to the ground. It was neAt
wooden building about five years old.
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LAST CALL. SAVE GREETTNGl

A LII persons having unsettled accounts
N with the subscribers are requested to cal
and have them adjusted, and all indebted must
make payment previous to the 18th Of January
next, If they wish to save costs.
jan S BOYNTON & GANNETT. {
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

ANEcDoTE.A captain of a vessel loading
Goals, went to his msrcliant's counting room,
and requested the loan Of rake. The mer-
chant looking towards the clerks, replied, 81
havea number of them, but none, believe
who wish to be hauled oueY tie coalss
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

LrBEL.--We understand Messrs. Uuderhill
and Thompson,publsher ofthe Bald Eagle" !"
have been held to bail in two hundred dollars
for the libel which led to the destruction Of
their press Clev. Herald.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16
NOTICE

lNOllO1s
VTTATER PRIVILEGE FOR SALE
w The subscriber has a very convenient
Water privilege, suitable for the situation OF
Furnace, Forge or other water works. It is
situated on Swan Creek, three and half miles
from Port Miami. The water may be taken
from the subscribers mill pond, at a triaing
cost, and with perfect security from damage by
the freshets. In the distance Of two or three
miles there are inexhaustible beds Of Iron ore
of the first quality, and the country being very
level presents no obstruction to the building
Of road in any direction with very little ex
pense. The ore lies in beds, near the top OF
the ground, and has been judged 70 be OF the n,
richness Of sixty per cent. The subscriber VIII
give great encouragement to any person OF
persons who will undertake and carry on tlie
above business, and will take an interest IN the
works, or sell the, situation. This improve,
ment is greatly needed in this country, and
might be made immediately and immensely
profitable. Il
For further particulars, inquire Of the sub
scriber in Miami city. w-x.x,x. !
June eth, 1883. 10
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LUMBER.

lO,UUO board, Q inch plank, l and Ia
inch Flooring, Siding. 81.
8 by 4, BY A, A by 5, 2 by 5, 2by . ano
Q by 8 Joist, Also, :,
75.OoO sawed Laths for sale at the corner ol
Kingsbury and Front-street, by
BOYNTON 81 GANNETT.
Aug. II. 10"
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WANTED.

TvOR which Cash WILDE paid, 500, 900 Pipe
IL and Hogshead Slaves, delivered at either
Of the following places, viz: Perrysburg, Ma
rengo, Oregon, Manhattan, or to the subscri-
ber. GEO. 8. HAZARD.
nov. a. S4tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

The mint at Philadelphia il now eDg&s16
incoming the Gold Eagle. The Globe sl41qg
that these are the drst that hare boen eo'nee
in thirty-fi years. FL. =.
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MIAMI HOTEL TO LET.

jafRs4ak THIS new and spacious House
iiil would be rentedto good tenant who
.mlas!Q- would furnishit, at low rent for
yearor term of years. 1t is situated nearer
the main steamboat landings of Maumee City
and the great ferry across the river, than any
other large establishment of the kind, and
where the travel through the black swamp
may be most conveniently accomplished
no Hotel in this region Of county offers
greater inducements to a good tenant. ltf
plan and arrangements are superior to any on
the Maumee river. Enquire of
nov. "a. ]. w. SCOTT.
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MAUMEE CITY INSURANCE co.

NTOTICE is hereby given that an install
LIN ment of FIVE dollars on each share of the
capital stock of the Maumee City Insurance
Company, is called for by the directors, to be
paid on or before the let March next, under
penalty of forfeiture Of the amount already
paid. G. c. p. HUNT, Sec'yy. /
dec 90 S9tf
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NOTICE! NOTICED! NOTICE!!!


A. LII persons indebted to the firm of o..
N Williams s. Co., or to D. st. Clair, are
requested to call forthwith and make immedi-
ate settlement, as they are determined to have
their books closed. They hope this call will
not be neglected.
nov. Is. SS
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-16

6TONE WARE.--Churns from to 8
y gallons; Jars and pots from to a CALLS;
Jugs from a quart to 8 CALLS; Pitchers Of
and 2 CALLS; milk crooks; stove pipe crooks,
for sale by
nov. "a. BOYNTON g. GANNETT.
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Too LATE EoR CHURcH.--An old negro
in Connecticut who had always been very con-
slant in attending church, and prided him
self furthermore, in being among the first
there, happened one morning to be detained fal
beyond the usual hour.
"John,' said cuffee as he stood cardlng bis
wool for the occasion, shah de kin'ness to tell
me what clock he be-"
"Can't tell you Cesar the clock has stop
ped, but should thinkit was pretty consider
able late.
else wouldn't be exprised if'twar half hour
top o'dat," returned Cesar, and mogged cross
lots for church, as fast as his handy legs could
carry him. He entered the church towards
the close of the sermon, just as the parson was
reiteratpg his text for the last time. "The
first shall be the last and the last first" Cuf,
fee turned upon his heel, and went out ex-
claiming
"Dat means me-Icomes last, but ise out
fusser any how,--de next time dis niger goe:
late to meet'n he no go at all."-M Y. Whig