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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The members of the party in the Legisla-
ture profess to feel great horror at those in
stitutions that issue bank notes by virtue of
doubtful powers implied in their charters, which
were granted, avowedly for other purposes
And yet, by restricting our banking system
until it bears no proportion to the absolute
wants of tie people, they are encouraging the
growth of such contraband establishments, as
much as they could by direct legislation in
their favor. Destroy those institutions that
have express banking powers, and take no
measures to supply their places, and every city,
library, insurance or bridge company's char
ter will furnish banking power by construc-
tion, and such will be the manifest need that
restraining laws will have no effect, because
they can never be enforced against a strong
current of public feeling.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

1t is statedln some of the Pennsylvania pa
pers, that anthracite coal has been success
fully used in the manufacture of iron. This
cannot but diminish the cost of that great ac-
cessory to civilization and improvement very
materially. Give us iron as cheap as it can be
made IN England, and it will be soon be the
principal material for the manufacture Of all
our water craft.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

We have various rumors from Lower Cana
da ofanother rising in that quarter. The Mon
treal Courier of the 3lst states that the Gre
port of the sympathizers having crossed the
line at Alburg is confirmed, and that we may
look for skirmish ina day or two ifthey will
but stand their ground, till a.few nine Founders
which had left Montreal in charge of forty vol
unteer artillery for the scene of action, could
get within reach of them."--Cleu. Intelligent
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Messrs D. s. Gregory g. Co. of Wheeling
Va have sent us long string oflottery adver-
tisements, which they wish publ shed at less
than one fourth the regular price for advertis-
ing. When we do advertising under price, it
shall be in favor ofou friends, the merchants
Of Maumee, the men who have taken hold no
bly to sustain our paper.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

TRADE OF MrLwAUKlE.--Some idea.
says the Sentinel, may be informed of the
Importance OF this place, and our claims upon
the attention of the general government,
by the amount of shipping which arrives and
departs during the season of navigation 1t
appears that there have been 244 arrivals and
departures of steam boats, and 1853 Of sail ves-
sells, 5l2 in all, during the past season. Show.
ing an increase of near 200 in one year.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

AN UNPLEASANT TADyENTURB.-Mr. Towns
end, attached to the American Legation at
Madrid, while passing from Madrid to Cordo-
va, was intercepted by party of Guerillas,
despoied Of property, and conveyed to the
mountains, when the banditti stripped him
nearly naked, and threatened to shoot him if,
in given time, his friends did not forward a
ransom of $1,000. The money was prompt
ly forward by the American Minister. r.--Jour.
y Reg.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The Legislature ofNew York is in session.
We notice nothing of Importance in their do
ings thus far. The only matter wothy of re-
mark, is the bad grace, with which the locofo-
co majority in the Senate cling to the crsm-
bling fragments Of their power, as if their te-
nacity of grasp would serve to rebuild the ru-
ined edifce their rule.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

REVIVAL OF TRApE.-There has great deal
been done by our citizens in the way Of fentering
land, withina few days. Indeed, we saw one
of our Common Council SO deep in the business,
that his legs were out of sight, and it was
feared that he had become SO involved that his
,nderstaading had completely given away
This state of things has caused a run upon the
banks, which are far from being sound at this
time, especially, as ithas been thought there
will soon be general 5reak-up.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Gov. Stewards MEssAGR.-We are indebt-
ed to the kindness of the Hon. M. Sterling for
the first copy of Gov. Stewards message
Could we lay before our readers the whole of
this interesting document, we would do SO
with the greatest pleasure. As this is impossl-
BILE, we shall, from time to time make such ex-
tracts as will be most interesting to our rea-
ders. We have read the message and admire
it. Its strongest characteristic is its clear
ness
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Ifthe editor of the Bufalonian is ambitious
for more lengthy notice from our pen, we
will beg leave to tell him, that his structures
upon the character of one Mr.. Nichols have
been sufficiently extended to be interesting,
and that ifthey are useful, utility should never
be pursued to dulness.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19
MAUMEE CITY EXPRESS.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1889.

( SuRyry OF THE LAKEs.-The Toledo Blade
complains bitterly of the negligence ofthe Go
yernment, in regard to the survey Of the great
lakes ordered last winter by act Of Congress.
The Blade charges that Mr.. Woodbury. did
not feel himself empowered to do that which
he was instructed TO perform, on account cflhe
srpense. We would ask the Blade when it was
that the clique that now stands in place ofexe-
cutiye head of this government ever did DO
any thing for the benefit of the Western states'
and do it willingly. Was it when Mr.. van
Buren, as member of Congress regularly voted
against every appropriation for the improve
ment of harbors upon lake Erie? Was it when
he voted against the construction of the Ma
tional Road! Was it when he voted against
he grant of land to Indiana for the construc-
tlon Of the Wabash and Erie canal? Was 1t
when he voted against similar grant tc
Ohio for the Miami Canal? We have always
held 1t as conclusive evidence ofMr. Van Bu'
ren's selishness and narrow mindedness as
statesman that he has wilfully closed his eyes
against the growing Importance of the grea
West, and has opposed every effort to carry
on those great works of internal improvement
which are her pride and her glory--from the
Grand Canal of Dewitt Clinton to the las
appropriation of land by Congress for a minol
work ON the frontiers of civilization. Ant
that same narrow w-mindedness has been insti.et
into his cabinet; and all-from the arithmeti
cal machine that holds the destinies of thu
Treasury, to the man of newspaper communi
cations who rules in, the Post Office, ale follow
ing in his footsteps. What can we expec
from government that never acts but to pur
chase votes, and that watches the rise an
fall of the market with keenness, unsurpas
sed by that OF stock jobber in the commercit
metropolsl
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

ILLINo1s.--A resolution passed the House
of representatives., asserting " that it is mex
pedient to collect the State revenue in gold
and silver, and to provide for its safe keeping
and disbursements by the officers collecting
the same.' When will the Ohio Locofocos
introduce as state practice, that which they
SO highly commended to the nation9-Jour. &
Reg,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

BONDS AND MoRTGAGEs.--The Journal of
Commerce says the affairs ofthe Globe Insu-
rance Co. have just been wound up. The
Company had capital Of u million, which was
invested in bonds secured by mortgages ON real
estates, and the whole has been realized with
out the loss of one cent. This fact striklngy
shows the value of this kind of security, as it
ia correctly termed, s.,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

GREAT EXPORT OF GooDs TO AMERIcA.-
The shipment of manufactured goods to the
United States are, the season of the year con-
sdered, very extensive. The New York pack
ct ships get nearly full cargoes, the Sheridan,
which sailed on Wednesday, having had up
wards ofs16Oo freight on board. The pack
ct ship Columbus, which smiled yesterday NOR
ming, had full cargo of manufactured goods;
and the packet ships, George Washington and
U. States will, it is expected, be quite full
also.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Brother Smead is incorrigible. Why-old
fellow-your half sheets are twice as saucy as
your whole ones! You'd drive US off the course
ifyou should ensmallagain. We shall have to
come down to that " no place" of yours, and
take the kinks out of your elbow--that's poz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

HARMoNIous.--The anniversary Of the bur-
ming Of the Caroline was celebrated on both
sides Of the frontier. What sense there was
in the celebration by either party, we are at
a loss to disco vel. The matter is now the
subject Of ofnegotiation, weare told, and whether
it be SO or not, ,agitation and excitement can do
it no good.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

EXPENSIVE DREssEs.- cases Of rich
French dresses were imported at Quebec, in
anticipation that they would be purchased by
the ladies of Lord Durham's court, who are
among the wealthlest and the most beautiful
of the English nobility. The tastes of these
ladies, however, did not call for such dresses,
and they were carried to New York and sold.
They were most beautiful satin and lama,
wrought in gold, and cost from $loO to
$200a dress.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

A writer in the Madison (Wisconsln) En-
quirer, thus uses up an antagonist. "Iwould
as soon win the favor off lady by proxy, ma
king beggar my medium, with miniature
portrait of the Devil for my picture, as en-
ploy such an advocate of principle might
wish to establish"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The New Orleans banks commenced pay
ing specie. on the oath ult. The Bulletin
states that there was very little call upon the
banks for spscie--about $40, only were drawn
out Of the Union Bank, one of the largest in
the city,.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The Steamboat Gen. Wayne" has cleared
over fifteen thousand dollars the past season.
Sheis now undergoing important alterations,
to fit her for the upper lake trade, next season.
A genteman's cabin is to be placed upon her
upper deck.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

It has been suggested to us, that the reason
why the people ofLouisvile (Ky.) are SO pug
nacous, is that it is "killing time" there more
than half the year, during which the inhabit-
ants all live on " pluck"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

village and post office, in a
township of the same name, county Of Lena
wee, situated at the junction of Evans creek
with the River Raisin, on its northern bank, at
the crossing of Plaisance Bay road.
Here is court house, Jail, bank and banking
association, printing office that issues week,
ly newspaper, Touring mill with 8 run OF
stone g saw mills, a carding machine,a tannery,
s'dry goods stores, Q large grocery establish, Ia
ments, large shoe store, 8 lawyers and
physicians. There is an episcopal church
erected which has respectable congregation;
the presbyterian congregation is likewise
large. There is a Touring mill erecting for
run of stone. Through this passes the Chica-
60 road and the railroad from Palmyra to
Jackson. There is abundance of water power
in its vicinity. Tecumseh has pleasant loca'
ton, much capital does good amount OF bu'
sness, and is place of considerable public i'm
portance. It is estimated to contain 1000 in
fabitants. Distant 10 miles from Adrian, 81
southwest of Detroit. 20 miles from Mon
roe and 50 from Toledo. ]-Blois Gazetteer
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The PREsCoTT PRlsoNERs.- Kingston
Chronicle of the 26th ult. states that warrants
had been received by the Sherifffor the execu-
ton on the 4th inst. of six Of the individuals
recently found guilty. On the 26th and 9th
ult. 81 prisoners were brought up for trial be-
fore Court Martial. All plraded not guilty.
Buff Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

lMPoRTANT IEFoRMATIoN.--For the benefit
Of those who are dying to know, we will pro-
mulgate the important intelligence that Queen
Victoria is saidin the New York papers to be
just five feet one inch in height.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The stage through the swamp got capsized
at the Toussang bridge and took slide, en-
bankment, stage, mails and allnto the creek.
The mails came to the office thoroughly frozen,
and they were obliged to thaw the bags be-
fore they could be opened.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Our carrier is sorry to inform the public,
that the bridge constructed across the river, in
November last, under the superintendance Of
John Frost Esq, has become SO injured by the
late rains as to be deemed unsafe. 1t rs hop
ed that it will be repaired in few days.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

We should consdera general suppression of
small notes throughout the United States, as
but another mode of bringing about the total
annihilation of the credit system of the coun-
try, and we solemly believe that is the end in
view, by those who cry SO loudly against small
bills, their protestations to the contrary, not
Withstanding.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The Eagle Tavern at Richmond the burn
ing of which e.mentioned yesterday, was an
immense building, nearly or quite as large as
the Astor House, built in the form of hollow
square, and five tall stories high. The bull
dlngs around it were among the most valuable
in the city, Buff Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The people of the state of New York elec-
ted the presiding officer of their Senate; the
Senate has carried out the intentions of the
people by deprvin that officer of all his power.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

EXCELLENT PRoJEcr.--Mr. Lock, of the
New Era, proposes that the two museums,
Peale's and the American of New York, should
be bought out by the corporation, united, i'm
proved and made free. A project worthy of
the enlightened spirit ofthe nineteenth centu-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

We would recommend our friend of the
AOhio Whlg'' to perusc the controversy be-
tween the editors ofthe EdenswiIl 1Gazette''
and !. independent in the Pickwick papers,
as the model to be followed in his war with
the Warren News Letter.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Gov. MAsoNs MEssAGE.-Is very sensi-
bic, manly document. The Governor recon-
mends State Bank, an institution which, if
properly guarded by Legislation cannot fail
to be of great use in regulating the money
ed matters of the state.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

ANOTHER FoUNDLINe.-Yesterday NOR
nlng, before eight o'clock gentleman wrap
ped in blue cloak well drawn over his face,
so as to prevent his features from being recog-
nzed, was observed to leave bundle neatly
sewed up in large napkin, at the residence of
respectable family in Beaver street. Upon
the bundle, which was Immediately brought to
the lady ofthe house,was found a card with the
following direction:
Z" Mrs. P - No. - Beaver street. A
poor child recommended to your care by a
disconsolate mother"
The sympathy of the whole family was
Immediately aroused and the napkin was scar
ched for marks, and the handwriting closely
scrutinizcd, but curiosity was soou merged in
dread, upon finding that the contents of the
bundle were lstess and cold and upon being
uncovered was found to be dead! But their
sympathy and horror were suddeny changed to
feelings of totally different nature, when the
object discovered was a fat young goose! 1t
was not taken to the aims house.--.N. Y. Sun.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

STANDING ARMIEs.--The largest standing
army in the world is kept up by the Chinese !;
it amounts to 100000 men. Russia has
$4,000 men continually under arms and
France 10000. The army Of Great Britain
is upwards Of 10000.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

THE GREEN THISTLE - Touch and pierce
Cleveland published when occasion re-
quires, by the Pickwickians. The way it raises
the old scratch among the Under brush amt to
be beat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

NORTH CARoLINA--The resolutions de-
nouncing the Sub-Treasury, and instructing
their Senators in Congress to vote against it.,
which had previously passed the House, have
passed the Senate. Messrs. Strange and
Brown can now "obey or resign. Jour. 9.
Reg.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

A general Banking law, similar to that ofthe
state of New York, has been introduced into
the legislature of Alabama. An act of the
same kind, it will be remembered, has passed
the House of Representatives of Georgia, with
probability of passing the Senate also. 49,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

NAVIGATION opEN-The Steam Boat Col
umbus arrived here this morning from Huron.
The weather for day or two past has been
remarkably fine-as mild as any that we have
had in the month of May.-Ciev. Jan. ii.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

We understand that petition has been for
warded from this place to the legislature pray
ing for the passage of law prohibiting the
growth of small potatoes, and providing for a
gradual increase in the size of that esculent.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Our friend of the Fort Wayne Sentinel must
not pick us up before we are down. we
didn't even insinuate in the article headed
''origin of prairie," that all praries had their
origin in the same manner. 1t was "a'' prai-
rie, that we spoke of; Friend Wood. There's
non-committalism in that tta'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

FIRE IN VERMoNT.-The Wnooski block
manufactory was lately consumed by fire.
The machinery destroyed was worth $4,000
The whole loss, $50 900.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Misunderstanding officers have been elec-
ted in both branches Of the Legislature. AT
ter this, the Tories will scarcely claim Uni.
ted States Senator.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The Hotel in New York, we'll known as the
9 Astor House, is hereafter to 60 by the title
of the United States HoteP--under the man.
agement of new administration.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

New PATENT orrIcE.-This is to be no.
Bile and substantial building, with portco, the
cost of which it is supposed, will be $17o 900.
The ceiling will be supported by two hundred
pillars and the building contain, 1t is said, the
largest room in the world.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The report of the Canal Commissioners Of
Indiana states that the Indiana line ofthe Wa.
bash and Erie cana. will be completed next o.
tober
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

George Combe the Pbrenologst ls lecturing
In Buffalo, we would suggest the propriety of
employing Mr.. Iuory Combe. He is keener
fellow.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The following from the Boston Express, may
not at the present time be unlnteresting to our
citizens.
RE-vAccINATIoN.-On this subject of sc
much interest to every community, M. de Zeim-
ems, of Paris, has recently written work of
much merit. He proves the high utility of
vaccination, but admits that after ten years re-
vaccination is necessary, unless the virus is
obtained directly from the COW when its eff
cacy is perfect protection against smallpox
or varioloid during her life time. Whereas,
when obtained from the human subject it loo
ses its virtue after repeated transmission.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Col. Benton, of the United States Senate
has given notice of his intention 70 introduce
bill for the total repeal Of HE tariff duty on I'm
ported salt Thisis a measure ofgreat impor
tance to the agricultural interests.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

BRIDeE AHEAD!--The Bridge across the
Maumee, at the foot of Conant Street is in
progress of construction and is to be com ple-
ted in the spring.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

A Coon oNE.--President Van Buren is said,
in some of the papers to be, "without money
and without Price,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The people of Cleveland, Akron, Willough
by and divers other places are petitioning for
a "Gene neral Bank Law"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The Senate has resolved to print 1851 CO.
pies ofthe report Of the aSuperintendent of
Schools" J" This puts us in mind of the calcula-
tions Of a young friend Of ours, who, in review
ing column offgures, commenced "there's
ten dollars and twenty odd cents, eractly.n
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Cincinnatiis Called the Queen City. This
is spufery. Cali the Pig City Of the West
and you hit it exactly.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The river is open, from the lower wharves,
probably to Toledo. Come, Capt. Sphinx
get out the saucy "Vance." We hate to
have all the putting to do this hot weather.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

The Natchez Courier estimates the Cotton
crops of the United States for the year 1888,
l,SS5,OO0 bales.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

A neal descendant of the great navigator
Amergo Vespucci (after whom this country
was named) has arrived in the United States,
as announced in the New York papers. Her
name is America Vespuca, daughter of the
house of Vespucci, of Florence, in Tuscany.
She is said to be highly refined, and bids fair
to become lion (fguratively speaking)
among us.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

To CORRESPONDENTS" Squat Pizen,"
must wait till we get some of the politics off
our hands.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

A bill I" to allow juries in trials before Justi-
ces' has passed the House of Representa-
tiyes.''
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

application ofone part Of SCOT, and three
of lard is said to be an excellent remedy for
burns,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-19

Senator Bates in trying to shuttle himself in
to the judicial ermne. A toggery of coon
skins would be a much more appropriate cos
tune for the pettifoggng Senator. There is
fable of an ass (order order). May it
please the court, we're caught. Softly! he
may be Judge, and then scan mag, you know.
What would the friends of our locofoco
Legislature say, if they should be told, that
law was on the point of passing, which en-
acted that all the milling of Ohio should be
done at Black Rock aud Rochester? And yet,
when they refuse to the merchants and mil
lers of Ohio those facies which the merchants
and millers of the state of New York enjoy,
are they not virtually doing what a law Of
that kind would do directy2 Where is the
difference in point of the injury between do
ing it openly aud doing it under cover Of
something else?