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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02
POETRY.
OUR YANKEE GIRLS.
BY q. W. HOLMES

BY @. W. HOLMES.
Let greener lands, and bluer skies,
If such the wide earth shows,
With fairer cheeks and brighter eyes,
Match as the star and rose;
The winds that lift the Georglan's veil,
Or waves Circassis's curls,
Watt to their shores the Sultan's sail:--
Who buys our Yankee Girls? .
The guy Grissette, whose fingers touch
Loves thousand chords SO well;
The dark Italian, loving much,
And more than ONE cantel,
And England's fair-haired, blue-eyed dame
Who birds her brow with pearls-
Ye who have seen them--can they shame
Our own sweet Yankee Girls?
And what ifcourt or castle vaunt
Its children loftier born,-
Who heeds the silken tassel's faunt,
Beside the golden corn?
They ask not for the courty toll
Ofjewelled knights and earls--
The daughters of the virgin SOIL
Our free-born Yankee Girls.
BY every hill, whose stately pines
Wave their dark arms above
The home where some fair being shines,
To warm the wilds with love;
From barest rocks to bleakest shores,
Where farthest sail unfurls,
That stars and stripes are floating o'er,--
God bless our Yankee Girls!
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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, by
HI. REED & s. II. HOSMER. Z
A REAL BARGAIN (! /!

YTyHE subscriber offers for sale the following
II valuable landed and hydraulic property
viz: 600 acres ofland situated on Green Creek
in the township of York, Lucas County. Ohio,
in the midst Of which is an excellent site for
hydraulic power with head of Is feet, at
which point crosses three public roads viz.
a state road running from Maumee City into
the state of Indiana, county road from Prov
idence to Adrian, a ridge road from Detroit to
Fort Defiance. In short, the natural advan-
tages Of said point must be acknowledged not
to be exceeded by any in the Maumee valley
as regards centre of business &c. situated
as it is in the midst of rich, productive and
rapidly growing country, acknowledged by all
to be far the best part of said county. A town
plat on the premises at the above point IS
contemplated on a ridge descending gradually
towards the stream, with several excellent
springs ofwater in the same. To suit the pur-
chaser he will sell the above water privilege
only, or with any quantity ofland from 100 to
800 acres. Terms of payment made easy.
For further information enquire of the sub
scriber on the premises,
BIG. LEWIS.
Dec. 8, 1888. 36m6
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MIAMI HOTEL mo- LET.

,aGsAk THIS new and spacious House
Miii| would be rentedto good tenant who
NNA!.l. would furnish it, at a low rent, for a
year or 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 accommodated.
no Hotel in this region of country offers
greater inducements to good tenant. Its
plan and arrangements are superior to any on
the Maumee river. Enquire of
nov. "a. j. w. SCOTI.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that there will be
IN petition presented to the Board Of Com
missioners Of Williams county, Ohio, at their
March session ensuing, praying for an altera-
tionin the state road located by Grin Ensign,
Jacob Dilman and Pierce Evans, running from
the Indiana line to Ridgeville, in Henry coun-
ty; said alteration to commence at the premi-
ses of James Blair, in township six north, in
range one east; thence running an easteriy
course, on, or as near the rout Of the county
road running from thence to Clarkville, as
shall be practicable to said Clarkville, thence
a south-easterly course so as to intersect said
road between the two and three mile trees.
SAMUEL SLATER.
Defiance, Jan. "a, lSS9. 44t5
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FRESH ARRIVAL.

TUST received at the Miami Cash Store, a
- good assortment Of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods, such as French, German and English
merinos; French English and American prints,
broad cloth, satinett, fannels, blankets, camb-
lets, woolen 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. CROWFLL.
dec. 1. IS
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JENNY AND THE WATCH.

In some of the country parts of Scotland, 6
custom prevails of young men giving then
watches in trust to young women for whom
they have declared their attachment. The
watch is kept and carried in the bosom of theil
fair one, until the anxious couple are united in
the bonds Of wedlock, when, as matter OF
course, the pledge of sincerity is delivered up
to its original owner. This is imagined BY
country lasses to be an infinitely better plan
for securing the fidelity of sweetheart, than
that of breaking a sixpence. A watch is a
valuable and highly priced article. tits worth
at least couple Of pounds; and the loss OF
that sum, by an individual in an humble condi-
ton of life, is very serious matter. Still, we
believe, there are cases in which the proposed
match is broken off, and the watch abandoned
for ever; though, doubtless, this is only in ca
ses of great fckfeness, or when weighty rea-
sons for deserton intervene.
The following laughable incident regarding
a watch so entrusted, occurred few years
ago. Jenny Symlngtsn, well-favored spright-
ly girl, in certain farmhouse in Galloway,
had been ntrusted with the watch of her
sweetheart, Tam Halliday, a neighboring shep-
herd, and which she carried with scrupu-
lous care in her bosom; but even the most
careful kept articles will sometimes disappear
in spite of all precautions considered necessa
ry to preserve them. Jenny. be it known, was
esteemed a first rate hand at preparing pota.
toes for the family supper; none could exec
her In serving them up, beaten and mashed ii
the most tempting style. On one occasion
In harvest, when the kitchen was crowded with
number of shearers waiting for their evening
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FOR. SALE.

FUR EALE.
TINE subscribers offer for salethe following
j. described property in the town of Lock-
port, county of Williams and state of Ohio, viz:
5town lots together with five acres ofthe best
of land adjoining, all in good state of cnltiva-
ton, there is on the premises large Q story
house progressing towards completion, calcu-
lated for Store and Tavern, it is delightful
situation in the heart of the most fertile section
of land IN the state, and in the immediate vi
cinity of the best Mill privilege in western
Ohio, on which saw and Grst Mill are now
in operation. Said property is situated on
Tiffin river or Bean Creek on the Stale Road
and Mail Rout from Defiance to Adrian, and
25 miles north of Defiance; there is Post
Office and store in the place, also Black
smith, Carpenter and Joiner, Wagon Maker
and Tailor established here, all literally pat
ronized, and fair prospect of the county seat
being located here. This is undoubtedly the
best location for a Physician in the State of
Ohio, as there is no one of that profession
within 26 milesin any direction. The above
property will be sold at fair price and a
good title given.
Inquire of A. F. Hull & Co., near the
premises, or Of 0. Williams & Co., Maumee
City.
Lockport, Feb. Q, 1889. 44tS
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N. RATHBUN.

r EGS leave to inform his friends and the
III public, that he has resumed the Profess
sion of the Law, has openedan office, opposite
the brick store of Smith s. Crowell, on VOL
colt street, in Maumee city, where he intends
to practice as an Attorney, Counsellor, and
Solicitor, in all the courts of Law and Equity
in the state of Ohio.
His Justices Officeis keptinthe same build
ing, and is open at all proper hours. .Ack-
nowledgements of allkind ofinstruments Ia
ken, and allkinds of conveyancing, done here
with neatness and despatch.
Oct. 7. 27tf
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GARDEN SEEDS.

A GENERAL assortment of Garden Seeds
N for1839, for sale by the subscriber, whole
sale or retail. Boxes can be had by venders
to sell on commission. These seeds were
grown the present year, and have been put up
with great care; their vitality, and the correct
ness Of their names are guaranteed. Also, a
few hundred Fruit Trees, Rhubarb, or pie
plant roots, Asparagus roots, Sage roots &c.
for sale at the Watervile Garden.
l.. EASTWOOD.
Waterville, Dec. 90, 1889. 39m6
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LOST.

NOTICE is hereby given, that petition
IN will be presented to the Board of Com
missioners of Williams county, at their next
session, for the vacation Of that part of the
Bellefontaine state road, lying between the
point where the county road running north on
the east side of Tlffin 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
fontaine 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 interoects said Bellefontalne state
road.
Feb. /, 1880. 44t5
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Dec. 8, 1888.
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

TOPPER SMITH Tin plate and Sheet
~ Iron Worker. Latham 7. Tew, would
inform the inhabitants efMaumee and Vicinity,
that he has taken shop over Hackley s. 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
ly 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 socts share Of public patronage
Maumee City, Oct. 60. 29tf.
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EAGLE TAVERN TO LET.

NNHIS Hotel is situated on Front street, in
IL the upper ward of Maumee City. For
location and command of good business,
there is, perhaps, no better location in the city
Also, either in connection with, or without the
Tavern, a good Store House and Stable. For
terms, apply to James Kinney, on the premi-
ses, or to VIM. ST. CLAIR.
Feb. 8. 45tf
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SEALED proposals will be received by the
~ subscriber, at the Custom House in Cleve-
and, uni il the LIST of March next, for the deli
very on Turtle Island of 500 cubic yards OF
substantial fertile soil, to be delivered by the
10th of May next. Security to be given fol-
the performance of the contract.
s. STARK KWEATHER,
Collector Of Customs.
Cleveland, Jan. 80, 1899. 44t5
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44t5
Feb. /, 1880.

NTOTICE.-At my instance, an attachment
In 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. 44t5f
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JEFFERSON HOUSE.

ERIE STREET, MAUMEE Cry, OHIO.
VlHE subscriber respectfully informs the
public that he hasleased this eligible es-
tablishment, and put it in complete order for
the reception of boarders, travellers and visi-
tors. 1t is a beautiful situation, in the most
pleasant part of said city, and the subscriber
hatters himself that his attention to the ac-
commodation and comforts of his guests will
ensure to him aliberal share of public patron
age.
The furniture of the House is new, and the
apartments are in good order. The stable is
large and commodious, and will be attended
by careful servants.
ROBERT COVER.
april 81. 55tf
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april 81
AMERICAN HOUSE FOR RENT.

AMERICAN HOUSE FOR RENT.
TVHIS new and commodious building is now
Il completed, and will be leased for term
of years on advantageous terms. The Amer
lean is one of the best locations for Hotel in
the city, being convenient to the steamboat
landings, and about the centre of the city. En-
qulre of o. WILLIAMS g. Co,
nov. II. SO
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

The Hon. Samuel Eddy, Of Rhode Island,
for many years Secretary of State, three times
"a Representative in Congress, and for long
time Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court Of
that State. died suddenly at Providence on tho
Cd inst - Toledo Blade
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02
MAUMEE CITY INSURANCE co.

NOTICE is hereby given that an install
In 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 1st March next, under
penalty of forfeiture Of the amount already
paid. G. G. P. HUNT, Sec'ry.
: dec % S9tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

Salt at some places in the West, is exsraor-
dinary high. We notice that il was selling
at st. Louis on the 3lst ult. at % 50 per
sack.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

We learn from the Advertiser that an Ex-
press Mail meeting was held at Louisville on
the 18th, at which it was resolved that COM
mittee be appointed TO prepare an address to
the Postmaster General, with view to induce
him to revive the saidexpressline between Lou
isvilIe and Nashville, and to obtain the sigma
ture the citizens and business men ofthe city
to the same,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

ITALIAN SPRING WHEAT & DUT-
TON CORN.
NyHE subscriber has on hand quantity of
IL Italian Spring Wheat, the real genuine
article, raised from seed purchased of the i'm
porter himsef--selected with great care, espe-
cally for seed. Those who wish to purchase
for sowing will do well to apply soon. Also,
true Dutton Corn, selected for seed.
H. REED.
Waterville, Dec. !, 1888. S5tf
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WELLERIsM.-" Don't put yourself oui on
my account" as the engine said to the fire.
Gone good turn deserves another" as the
gentleman on the tread-mill observed to his
neighbour.
"Most haste, worst speed" as the omnibus
said to the express mail.
Home, sweet home, as the loafer remarked
on entering the watch-house.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

A PERFECT CALEB QUoTEM--Our readers
may recollect that, some time since, we publish
ed an account of a preacher in the neighbour
hood of Shreveport, who, while I" holding forth"
under tree Of hot Sunday, got SO dry that
he could not stand it any longer, and finished
short discourse with " Boys it's too hot to
preach, let's all go and liquor"
We understood, yesterday, that he is now
regularly ordained, and is good hearted, gem
orally liked, joker--preaches a good sermon,
plays good game of fooker,is an excellent Judge
ofa horse race, has the best fighting chickens
of any man in those parts, and lays the Bowie
knife across his Bible to keep it spread open.
On recent occasion, between the morning
and afternoon service, he read the following
announcement.
"I am requested to state that Immediately
after service this Q ening, there will be race,
just back of the church, two miles heats, for 4
purse Of $300-two nags already entered, and
some hopes of another. l trust you will all be
there.
an. B. I'm one of the judges" "-Hart. Rev.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

AnfA pair mems thickbocts. q superior ar
AJVy ticle, made expressly for this market,
lust received, and for sale low for cash, corner
Of Broadway and Conant streets. ..v
dec. 1j. A CARY.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-02

GLOTHING, such as coats, jackets, vests
~ pants, cotton and flannel shirts, flannel
draws &c., for sale by
ian s Brick Hotel.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

vTHE NEW YORK Life Insurance ,,a No.
- Company has capital subscribed Of one million Of
m Out IN consequence OF being the depository of
OF me oate OF New York, as well as of individuals
me business means have increased 10 upwards OF five mil
as s oy Of Master in
Il persons IN public employment, who receive fixed
salaries, an Institution like this affords certain mode of
securing sufficient sum for their families at future dav
and if the object of parent besides that Of merely main,
Ving IS to accumulate something for the support ana
education of those who may be left behind il can he rs
zed IN tins way without exhastng those energies Of
ordinary struggles of life sA VIC
person aged 80 years. whose income is 81 900 ner
anh ha nay Oy me appropriation Of Sis year. secure
s cnaaen even he should die the nextday
husband 81 years old, may provide $500 for his wife
| ny paying annually the small amount of gil 80 At4b
years od clerk may create saving fund of 900 for
me payment OF ms debts, by the annual premium of
1877 so. AT Co. the amount may be secured d,r;na
period OF seven years. for the yearly payment Of $40 l
In the minor offices Of the public service, experience
has shown that the salaries sufficient to enable the
ncumDens TO lay up any thing, for the nrmities
OF age. much less for the maintenance Of those Who ar
vive The abors Of thirty years. are therefore nrodncv
O. only the support the day. and there are many sens
tive and anxious hearts who live for the hann;nasa =
their families, that harassed for wears bv the
apprehensions OF future want
For such, Life Insurance Company holds ont relief
gives reality to hope, and by the small ECONOMY If fa
dollars per month puts the mind ease and affords the
means of securing it for others. VIC
ne rremlnarles for etfecting assurances are very
simple, beng merely declaration Of age health, and
o'ner particulars sci out in the forms OF tie Office TO-
eher with statement Of the physician and friend Of the
aPPican upon some Of the same points, the blanks for
which Will De furnished by the agent in Washington city
AS the design Of the company profit on he one side
and to the other and its means ar system are
directed to that endit only requires reciprocity Of rood
ah to produce the mutual result Of strength to Itself
and security to its customers.
Officers in the Navy will also be Insured either for
shore or sea duty; the latter service however being with
an aadt,ona premium which will depend upon the lat
tude and climate of the voyage. s4 ,l.'H I
Insurance will be made for year. or any period
within seven years, or for life, the premium varying 4
elmer case according to the term The risk Of the COM
pany will commence with the date of the policy: hut M
insurance will be considered valid until the policy is
deliuered to the insured. Full information will be ;ve
upon application, post paid,t go
HENRY NJ MORFIT
Washington City
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04

Mr.. E. G.. WINES has written a large pam
phlet, Of hundred pages, entitled "A Peep at
China" in Mr.. Dunn's Chinese Collection, (at
Philadelphia with miscellaneous notices relating
to the institutions and customs of the Chinese,
and our commercial intercourse with them. 1t is
a well-executed and interesting performance Mr..
Wines does not endorse the usual charges brought
against the Chinese of being universally disho-
nest and corrupt. The following extract OH that
point is of interest.-Nat. Int.
I" 1t has been charged upon the whole body of
Chinese dealers that they will cheat and deceive
whenever an opportunity falls in their way
That there is much dishonesty in China, parti-
cularly among the inferior traders and lower or
ders of people, it would be folly to deny. Some
of the shops have the word Pouhod-' no cheat
ing herein large characters over the door; and
on the masts of the canal boats, in which the
poorer people travel, there is generally posted
this caution, Kin shin no paou'-' Mind your
purses But there can be as little doubt that in
Justice has been done the Chinese by the sweep
ing charges Of corruption levelled at their mer-
chants. We have conversed with several Ame-
rcan merchants, who resided many years at Can
ton--particularly Mr.. Gushing, of Boston, and
Mr.. Dunn, Of Philadephia--and their testimony
is, that the higher class of merchants there are as
honorable body of businessmen ms exists in
any country; that contract, though merely YER
bal, is always held by them to be binding; and
that, in short, there are fewer of the tricks Of
trade among the Chinese than in some countries
where the pure light Of Christianity ought, long
since, to have produced different state Of things"
'Ss Nat. Gazette.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04
From the Wilkss5arrs .Sdpocats.
THE BEAUTY OF LIBERTY


I'm all things that have beauty there is nothing TO man
more comely than Liberty."-MiLon.
When the dance Of the shadows
AT day break is DONE
And the cheeks OF the morning
Are red with the Sun;
When he sinks in his glory
AT eve from the view
And calls up the panet
To blaze in the blue
There is beauty. But where is the beauty TO Sc.
More proud man The sight OF a nation when free?
When the beautiful bend
Of the bow is above
Like circle of light
On the bosom OF love:
When the moon in her nldness
Is Hosting on high
Like banner of silver
Hung out in the sky
There There is Beauty. But earth has no beauty to see
More proud than the front Of nation when free
In the depth Of the darkness,
Unvaried in hue
When the shadows are yelling
The breast of the blue;
hen the voice offhe tempest
Al midnight is STILL
And The spirit of solitude
Sleeps on the hill .#1t.l.
There is beauty. But where is the beauty to see
Like The broad beamng brow of nation when FREQ,
In me breath of the morning,
When nature awakes
And calls up the chorus
10 chant in the brakes; @
In the voice of the echo
Unbound in the woods .E-
In the warblng of streams
And the foaming OF floods
mere IS beauty. But where is the beauty to see
Like the thrice hallowed sight of nation when free,
When the striving of surges t
Is mad on the main,
Like the charge of a column
OF plumes the plain;
hen the thunder is up
From its cloud Graded sleep.
And the tempest is treading
The paths Of the deep
There is beauty. But where is the beauty TO see.
Like the sun brilliant brow Of nation when free,
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-04
FART ZEN WARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
IL THOMAS PURSELL has i,,st i,nnortad ~ -;

X, ART H EN- WARE, CHINA, AND CLASS.
- THOMAS PURSELL has just imported Der shin
John Marshall from Liverpool (rect) and from other
newest patterns and shapes, and expects in few davs
ten packages of india French, and English China Dinner
and Tea Sets, &C. which, with his former stock. max.
ms assortment extensive and complete. All of which
Northern prices. anu
lie soclts call from his friends and the Public gene
ray assuring them that nothing on his part shall be
wanting to give satisfaction. ' .
good assortment of Common Ware suitable for oro-
ceries. &c. ~ s'o-
r. S-Frst quality Stone at the factory price.
ppes IN boxes Knives and Forks, Spoons Walters, Bri.
scrip'lons, and Lampwicks aud Glasses -
Nov. "a