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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

AN ExEcuTIoN.-The following para
graph has appeared in several of the pub
lie prints: 9.
Mr.. James G. Birney, recently execu-
ted at Louisville, deed of manumission to
twenty slaves, which descended to him from
his father
A Philadelphia paper tells the story in
this fashion,
"Mr. James G. Burney recently hung at
Louisville, gave deed of manumisson to
twenty slaves which had descended to him
from his father"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

A FORWARD Bor The Baltimore Sun
says: A day or two since, Mr.. John Hug
gett, living on Felps Point, took passage in
a schooner for the purpose Of going to the
Eastern Shore and purchasing wood.
Among the hands on board was W hite
man named Edward Tree. Mr.. III. bor-
rowed trunk of his boy, and deposited
therein sundry articles Of wearing apparel
and $40 in money. At night the boy,
when all hands were asleep, put the trunk
and contents on board boat, and rowing
ashore, took up his line of ma rch for for
eign parts. He was purs ,ed in the morn
ing, when the robbery was discovered, and
arrested in Annapolis. He was brought
to the city, and committed to Jail by squire
Kemp, to answer the charge before the city
conrt. A portion Of the money was reco-
vered.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The New York Sun relates an amusing
scene which lately occurred in Connecticut.
1t appears that fat butcher who was be-
ing baptlsed by immersion, was dragged out
If the water by his dog, which, after seeing
his master on terra firma, attacked the ad
nipistering clergyman; and it was only af-
ter considerable coaxing that the owner Of
the dog could pursuade the latter to leave
the discomlitted minister, and quiet a scene
which his dogmatism prevented him from
comprehending. g.-Picayune
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

CAUTIoUsNEss WELL DEvELopED.---A
party ofengineers on the Eastern railroad,
who were making their surveys on the route
between Newburyport and Portsmouth,
finding themselves, short time since, at
some distance from their quarters, towards
evening called at neighboriDg house to
ask permission to leave their iepel aud 9th.
er Instruments for the night. An old lady
appeared at the door, and upon hearing the
request, g La! not for the world said she,
"l'm afeal'd they'll go oG" "oh no,
madam" said the inquirer, /" there's no dan
ger of that" "Oh.D said she I've heard
of SO many accidents by guns and railroads,
that | should really be afraid to Sleep IN the
house with them;'' and Notwithstanding
their protestations, the good lady persisted
in her refusal, and the party were compelled
to shoulder their dangerousinstrunents and
carry them to their lodgings at some dis
tance to relieve the lady's apprehension of
their "going c6."--.Neiobu,'yport Her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The Boston Transcript says, the other
day hardworking economical Irish girl, a
domestic in private family, told the mis-
tress Of the house that she was going to
New York, and notified her to look out for
another servant. The lady asked her why
she wished to 60 to New York, and she re :
piled, with the utmost simplicity, that she
could get eightyards ofshiiling calico there
for dollar whilst, in Boston she could buy
only siz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The Defiance Barometer, states, that
there will be special session Of the Board
ofPublic Works, or Of Committee of the
Board, in the neighborhood of Defiance, in
the course of a few days. 1t is probable
that tLls session is for the purpose, in part,
Of determining whether the old line is to
be adhered to, or the new one adopted.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

MEs.-Men are stoics in their earlier
years, ePcureans in their latter: social IN
youth, selfish in oldage. In early life they
believe all men honest, till they know them
to be knaves; in later life they believe all to
beknaves, till they know them to be honest.
Thus, some how or other, men pass from
one of these extremes 10 the other.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

STEAM BoATs IN TgxAs.-The "Texas
Emigrant," paper printed at Washington,
extracts the following from the st. Louis
Bulletin, in relation to the steam boat Peo,
| ria.
"She draws % inches with wood and wa.
ter on, and will carry with ease $50 tons, is
Ids f. ct keel, $50 feet beam, 4b feet hold
has threedouble hueS, gS feet by 43 inches
boilers, two engines, stern whec, aud is bet
ter calculated for running, carrying freight
and passengers, (hawng all state rooms Of
fine sizo,) than any boat of her dimensions
running to our port She was built az Pitts
burg; cost $4,000"
After copying the above, the Emigrunt
makes the following sensible and accurate
remarks. We publish the whole for the in.
formation of cur numerous readers, think
ing that it will be interesting to some Of
them. The inducements held out in favor
OF such project, may cause some to turn
their attention to the matter. The editor
says
"The aboveis one of class of boats which
should be built for our rivers--such could
run at all stages of water upon the Brasos,
to this place; and the profit, when the ne
cessary capital is considered, would be enor-
nous. And one having a knowledge Of the
vast amount Of freight brought to, and
through this town, would be surprised that
there is not boat running upon the river.
To rive some idea of the mutual benefit
which would accrue TO parties, we would
state, that feigbts from Galveston to Hons
ton are now al one dollar per barrel, passage
fifteen dollars. From Houston to .Wash-
ngton, hauling through the summer months,
is three dollars per 100 lbs. in the fall and
winter, seven to eight-and stage passage
twenty five dollars; making expenses on
barrel to this place from Galveston, about
seven dollars per barrel in tile sumnc-, and
fifteen Ill the wlnter--passage 40 dollars
The distance could be run, or from the month
to this place, in twenty four hours, allowing
time for stoppages and the usual delays for
woOding, Sc, and summer or winter, boats
bound up, would always have full trelghfs.
SupposIng the charges to be one half Of the
present expenses. which would be cheap 10
US, comparatively speaking, fortune might
be realized in one season. We ure inform
ed that there has not been less than feet
water at amy time during the summer, upon
the shoals below.
Eight thousand dollars have been offered
MS gratutous donation to the first boat
entering the trade. Now is the tmH.'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The Cherry Valley Gazette says: We
learn that young nan by the name of Pc.
ter Sommers, jr. of the town of Decatur,
while in blacksmith shop, scale from the
non hit him on his pantaloons pocket were
he had deposited halfa pound of rifle pow
der, burnt through two or threu thicknesses
of.cloth, then reached the powder which ex-
ploded. The young man is shockngiy
burned, but some hopes are yet entertained
of his recovery.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Some wag of an editor says he was ell
ragged because q dentist called upon him
with an advertisement for his paper, pro-
posing to pay for its insertion by pulling out
his teeth! a,
1t is "such good 'un'' that had wc been
placed under similar circumstances we
would have held our jaw Boston Times.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

MEDAL OF Honor. New York
Journal of Commerce states that the French
Academy of Industry, in their general annu-
al assembly in Paris, on the Goth of July
last, awarded to Professor Morse of New,
York, their "Great Medal ofHonor," for his
Invention of the Electro Magnetic Tele-
graph.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12
Tnn WEArurn-Tug Clrr.-When our

TEE WEATHER-THE CIrY.-When our
weekly paper was put to press yesterday
the weather was calm, clear, and delightful;
sweet refreshing breeze was prevailing,
and all things bore q more healthy appear
ance than uslIal. But we cannot yet advise
our absent citizens-especialy at the north
to return home yet. Business seems to
show nn indication, we think, to spring up
soon. From some little hustle we have OBJ
served, we anticipate prosperous business
season the ensuing fall and winter.
We have nothing to report since our daily
of yesterday. The mail had not arrived
when we went to press. Picayune Sept. %.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

A wag in -, highly offended very
worthy blacksmith. by reporting him to be
the greatest thief in the country, and could
proveit. When called upon formally, to ex-
plain, he declared it was well known Mr.. H.
had been in the habit for the last ten years
ofstcei-ing all the axes and plough shares
in the neighborhood.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

A woman In Augusta, Geo., gave her hns-
band 200 grains of calomel, by mistake, for a
common dose. He was attacked BY the
yellow fever, bnt the disease could not con-
tend with 200 grains; the man is recovering,
" pretty well cleared out" the puper says.
We should think SO.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12
MARRIED.

In Potsdam, New York, on the 25th of September,
by the Rev Ira Alen Mr. G. @. NOBLE Of Napo-
leon, Ohio to Miss RHODA ELLIS, of the former
place.
AT Wesbook, Conn. on the Sd ult. by tho Rev. Mr..
Hyde, Mr.. J. A. MOORE, of the firm of Spencer and
Moore, ofts City, to Miss ALMIRA POST, Of the for
ner pnce.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

New DaAMA.-We understand that Ma
jor Noah has written play for Celeste
per contract. Price $500. The Major will
not part with the play without the cash.
Quite right Major. You had better give
the piece to your own star.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

BoDY FouND.--The body Of female was
found on the beach, near Dunk rk on Sat-
urday last. From the name written on
some of the garments, Louisa Corsate) it
is supposed to be that of the preachers wife
who jumped overheard from the Jefferson a
few GAYS ago. ~ !" az
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

William Lata, got clear of the charge of
coun;erleiting al the late term of our county
Court. James Brown, could not testify be-
cause he would by SO doing, implicate him
self-Ahron Beacon.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Governor Hill, in his Monthly Visiter,
estimates the wheat crops of New Hamp
shire at half million bushels; which is
more than a bushel and halfto each man.
woman and child, in the State. 1t is, be-,
'sldes,'ofan excellent quality. AndIthe same
remark is applicable to the wheat crop
throughout New England. ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12
NOTICE.

TIIE co-partnership heretofore existing
a. under the firm of Forsyth g. Hull, was
dissolved by mutual consent, on the 5th Of
July last. All persons having unsettled ac-
counts with US, are requested to call and set
tie the same without delay, otherwise they
will be left for collection.
r. A. FORSYTH,
ISAAC HULL.
Maumee City, Oct. II, 1889. s8t4
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

A perfectionist preacher named Mead,
has been convicted at Ravenna, Ohio, of
adulterous intercourse with one Mrs. Thom-
pson, one of his converts, and sentenced to
twenty dayssolary imprisonment in the Jail,
to be fed on bread and water, and to pay a
fine of one hundred and fifty dollars and the
costs of prosecution. $3.50.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

a man by the name Of Thomas Facts
was recently struck over the head and dan-
gerously wounded, with a large bludgeon at,
one of the western races. Such &C striking
facts" are truly knockdown arguments.' .
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

THE CoBoUss AFFAIR. The Cobourg
Star has published report of the trial Of
the Cobourg prisoners who went from this
place in the Schooner Guernsey last sum-
mer. Two of the hands belonging TO the
Schooner were sworn as witnesses on the
trial, From their evidence it appears that
the Schooner took ten men on board as she
left this place, as passengers, six Of whom
she landed near Cobourg, and the other four
at Whitby, while on her way to River Gre
dit, where she took in load Of lumber, and
for which place, we believe she had regu-
lar clearance; Upon a legal investigation
here, the Captain of the Guernsey mas been
acquitted, and from the evidence in the Co.
bourg trials, we do no, sec how the Schoo-
ner seized and ltbelled here, is to be con-
denned. 1t is clear enough, however, from
the sand preparation exhibited on board
the Schooner, that the expedition must have
been known to individuals here before it left
--Os,cego Herald. aa
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

ABSENCE OF MIND AND ACCIDENTAL
man about starting up the river on a steam
boat the other day, went into store to
purchase a life preserver. He placed the
wrong end in his mouth, and instead of fll-
ing the preserver with wind blew himselfup.
He Immediately arose like baioon, and
has not since been heard of.--yM. o. PIC.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The Indians sent to Key Bscayne, by
Col. iarney, to be detained as hostages un.
I'll the parties concerned in the massacre at
Coloosa Hatcbee should be given up, are
now remaining at the former place volunta-
rily. Col. Harney, in consequence of be-
ing convinced that ther friends had no hand
in the slaughter, had given them permission
to depart, but they preferred remaining
Phil. Gar, ss
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Report says that the Hudson Bay Com
pany have offered as an iuducement for the
extension Of its charter, which expires in
ls40'o Al, to render the OTTAWA navigable
to Lake Huron. We suspect this is too good
to be true.--.Hoairedl Cour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

/" Well, wasn't that finished sermon we
had this morning?' asked one person Of an
other, as they came out of church together.
(" Finishedf' was the reply, "Yes, it ,oas
finished at last, altogether ] swear, Ibegan
to thing il never would be-"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

NOBLE LIBERAJITY.-There is some
thing touching as there is noble in the
warmly gushing streams of sympathy and
generosity which flow from true Irish
heart:
"The Hibernian Society of New Orleans
has appropriated three thousand dollars to
the relief Of the INDECENT sick, and given to
each of the philanthropc Societies of the
city, (viz: the Howard, Samaritan and Phi
lanthropic) one hundred and fifty dollars.
1t has also increased the number of mana
gers in different municipalities, placing at
their disposals certain amount of funds,
to be distributed as they may best see fit,
and when so expended, further appropria-
tions are to be made from the funds of the
Society,""
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

ONE TrRM.-An able writer is out in the
Richmond Wing, in favor oflmlting the Of
hce of President to a single term. 1t is a
pity i had not been soprnvided by the Con-
stitutlon. A world ofsniquty at head quar-
ters might have been avoided. w Y.
Whig,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

A gentleman desirous of seeing Hamlet,
before the calamity that destroyed the Ma
tiona, stumbled by mistake INTO the Park.
The opera of Fidelio was played. He sat
out the first act very quietly--in the middle
of the second, he turned toa gentleman
next to him and asked, "Cnn you tell me,
when Hamlet is to come onl"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

WILLIAMS CoUNTY.-There are 10 town
ships heard from, giving Hunt l1S majority
IS more to be heard from, which will pro-
badly increase Hunts majority to about goo.
William Taylor, (wlrg] 10 ahead, as far
as heard from.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

/" We'll, neighbor, what's the most Chris
tian news, this morning?" said a pious gen
tleman to his rich friend, The deacon. 81
have Just bought barrel of -four for d
poor woman" Z" just like you! who is il
you have made happy by your charity this
time" "My wifcr'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The Revenue Cutters, we hear, are in
port: all them: with full compliments of
men. We have heard of high handed at
tempt to control the vote of pilot of one
Of them, who happens to be Wing. Ty-
ranny is taking its worst and most disgust
ing forms in these corrupt times. The day
Of retribution will surely arrive.--Bahimore
Patriot,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

A GOOD SERMON BAD IN IT'S EFrEcTs.--
A minister having presched very long
sermon, asked gentleman his appreciation
of it; he replied that, +" Twas very good,
but it had spoiled goose worth two of it."
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

PAT AND MISS JoNATHAr.-An Ameri-
can wife fan Irish boy in Philadelphia, only
seventeen years old, and who is still an
has lately introduced three mo-
tiucs to the world at birth. Pat tried his
4" prentice hand' to some purpose, In this
instance.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

LIBEL SuIr.-A suit commenced on the
complaint of Elam Lynds, late keeper Of
the Auburn State Prison, against Oil iphant
and Skinner, publishers of the Auburn
Journal for libel in publishing the procee-
dngs of public meeting, in which the of
fcial conduct of Capt. Lynds was severely
ceDsured, was tried at Syracuse last week,
and resulted in verdict in favor of the de-
PENDANTS.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Entering stores by means Of false keys,
is quite common in New York. A store in
Broadway was deprecated upon in this
way, and watch set to catch the rogue.
About o clock on Saturday morning the
burglars entered, and an alarm given one of
the fellows was secured. lie turned out
obe boy about sixteen. His confederate,
an Mold UNI made bis escape.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Sir Thomas Brown and DR.. Franklin con-
sldered that the left hand is equally capa-
BILE with the right, if instructed; but Sir c.
Bell, in his Bridgewater treaties, shows that
the right hand is naturally the most useful
and ACCOMPLISHED.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

]. G. Parker. and others who were impli-
Gated in the late d sturbances IN Upper Cana
da, and who we're sentenced to transporta-
tion, were released in England, and have re-
Gently arrived at Rochester. They were
liberated on condition that they would not
return to Canada. .-Lockporf Dem.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Ths Hon. Secretary of War, Gov. Ever
ett. act Fal., made an excursion around
Boston Harbor on Tuesday last for the pur-
pose of examining the fortifcation in that
vicinity.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

The steam ship BeirrsH QUEEN, left the
wharf Yesterday short time alter the hour
advertised, but stopped her engines IN the
East River nearly opposite to Wall street,
where she remained for about one hour and
then proceeded on her voyage. She pass
ed the Hook going in fine style at about
four o'clock. The temporary stoppage al :
luded to, created quite sensation in the
city, ,and it was currently reported that the
Revenue Cutter and Custom House barges
were on board, in seurch of ofoiIicers of the
Sub-Treasury Department. It turned out
no "eyer that the steward had only forgot
the eggs.-W Y. Cov. q. Eng.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

GEN. HAYNE OF SoUTB CAROLINA
The Charleston papers announce the death
ofths distinguished statesman, at Ashville,
N. c. on Tuesday oflast week, in .he 49th
year of his age, of bilious fever. In all
the requisites which constitute the patriot,
the scholar, and the gentleman, Gen
Hayne had few equals, and no SUPERIOR
ALBANY Sun.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

LAND SALES IN IowA.--From procla-
nation in the Albany Argus, we learn that
the sales of public lands in Iowa, advertis-
cd for the month of November, are post
poned to March next.-N. Y. Cour. q.
Enc.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

Agentleman recently travelling IN the
country called to boy "Where does this
roed go to my ladr Dwell, don't know
where it goes, but it's always here when l
come along"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

LARGE Wool CRop.--It is estimated that
the wool sheared in Vermont this year will
sell for more than million and half of dol
lars. The average price has been 30 cents
The lb.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

CANAL LETTlNG.--We see by the Erie
Gazette that proposals will be received up
to the 9lst of October, for putting all the
remaining work on the Conneaut Line of
the Erie Extension of the Pennsylvania ca
nal under contract. Proposals received at
the office of the Superintendent in e lie.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

ANoTHEa Dos JuAE.--A young Europe
an recently carried off the most beautiful of
the slaves il the harem Of the sultaaa Fame.
4 he female fugitive took with her Jewels
belonging to her mistress, worth million
offrancs. 81 ~,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-12

MISSISSIPPI CoTToN CRop.-We are led
to the conclusion, says the Natchcz Free
Trader, from the reports received from the
various sections of the state, that there will
not be more than two-thirds of n crop the
present season. The crops upon the bot
tom lands are generally good, but the worms
have made fearful ravages in the INTERIOR
Picnyune.