Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-01-05

1He EdrTter 2f he !hGu1ee Cty Express,
to his Patrons, January I, 1883.
\ My heart IS "a burning, dear people!
~ Some great or some good thing to do;
y I'd mount, If had it, a steeple, 80 =
Fo' And shower down blessings on you.
e Yes! If Thad controlling interest In the
weather Office, the people of this town should
have fine times. Tothe dear and never to-be-
suficiently-admired young ladies, Iwould send
such a thunder rstorm Of notices. kisses (sugar
ones and tender lines, as was never heardso
since the days Of Romeo and Juliet. To the
young gentlemen Especially those who pay
me two shillings for this address, without de-
tanning me to read any farther) Iwould roll
down the gingerbread and nut-cakes in such
copious showers as would put the Carnival out
of countenance forever. The little boys and
girls should have supply of mint sticks such
as they never dreamed Of after Thanksgiving
supper, and the old folks should have stock
ing legs full Of Spanish dollars bigger than
ever Captain Kid ravshed from laden argosy
of India. If could do all these things
should be thrice and four times happy; but
Alas! the fates have decreed otherwise, and I
can only give you my good wishes. sfs
Patrons, readers, great and small;
ia Lanky, pursy, short and tall; ''.
Z Matron, mother, miss or maid; rae $50
50 Men of wealth, or men Of trades
Of all religions or Of none;
7 f' Tastes for the serious or for fun;
All creeds and all denominations; ,.-y ,..,s
- All habits, fancics inclinations;
May blessings on you this day fall! @
A HAPPY New YEAR to you all. -,
And may the blessings of the day, a
Continue through tho year alway, sa
May plenty from her golden store, .a..t
Supply you till you cry, ono more."
May you be ready to impart, ss sa
| y. To those who want, with cheerful heart,
And for reward, sufficient need, .. ...,.,ss
i. Find, in their blessings for the deed.
| Isuppose my friends and constituents will
look to me in this my annual communication,
for intelligence concerning the various inter-
ests that fall under my Immediate supervision,
and this / am happy to give them, not only
upon this, but on all suitable occasions. h;
| Our city government works admirably upor
tripl, and has, no doubt contributed much te
the security and happiness ofathe people; sc
that we may without impropriety write upor
it, "esto perpetual
Our city @ Insurance Company" has inter
posedits benign influence, and saved us from
the ravages Of the dcyouring element, which
has been such scourge to oneighboring places
The bridge across our river, for the construc.
tion of whicha charter was obtained last win.
| ter has been constructed. in such manner as
to encourage the belief that it will endure un.
tilspring, anditis gratifying to remark, thatits
location is agreeable to our entire population.
| 1t gives me the highest pleasure to observe
growing military spirit among our citizens
spirit which, att the late organization of the
militia in this city-indoced persons of the
highest standing in society to accept Of the
offices then in the gift of the sodery. II is to
be hoped that this spirit will increase, adding
dignity to the name of "citizen soldier" and
buildingup bulwark of strength around the
altar of our republican institutions, impregna-
bic as the honor Of the people and sacred as
the tree of liberty itself.
No one can doubt my solicitude for the hap
piness of this people. Have not striven to
to your means Of mental improvement BY
bringing you my budget of news every Satur-
day? Have not watched like guardian An
gel over you-eaten your BRIDES cake and
drunk your wine after weddings-pad untr.
ing attention to the interests of marrageable
young ladies and gontlemen, and furthered all
your desires in every possibleway9 And now
as Anthony saya, "you that have cash tc
spare, prepare to spare it now." Currentfunds
--pay down-I'm my own leg treasury
trust--those who trade on borrowed capital
may, but won't; SO give the Devil his due
and those who do not may go--where they
please. So here is my bow--and, erit.
| May peace and happiness, for aye, ,,ss, q
Your bosoms fill;
May every lover ind his maid,
Each Jack his Jill!
May many pleasant years to como,
Still living find YOU;
And friendships bond, as you grow old,
4 Still stronger bind you; 81 S.
Remember poor but honest worth, ~
In the cold winter; -
And nc'er forget, il pain or mifth, y