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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A Liverpool correspondent of the New
York Star makes the following statement:
A singular fact has just oozed out--that
the Emperor of Russia has made an offer
to the owners of the British Queen and
Great Western steam vessels, at a price
equal to 50 per cent. profit on the prime cost
OF these vessels, on delivering them at Cron-
stadt, allowing them to take their present
trips to New York. The respective transat-
inniIc steam companies are understood to
have declined this very tempting offer, con-
sdering that, having afforded certain ac-
comnodation to the public, they were not
authorized to withdraw or diminish 1t, and
fearing that the loss from interruption to
their establishments, would exceed the pro-
fit rendered.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

PHILADELPHIA ELECTIONS. The recent
election in Philadelphia has resulted in the
choice of ]. Swift for Mayor. The vote
stood as follows:-Swift (Whig) 3343; ].
c. Montgomery (Whig) s67O; J. X. Kane
Loco Foco) 1894. United Wing majority,
2719.
The Wing majorties for Assembly and
Common Council was about the same.
The Loco Focos have carried the county,
and the officers elected BY the united vote
of city andcounty are also Loco Foco.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The New Orleans Picayune states that
man n that city, took a dose of Peters pill
for the fever and ague, which not only re-
lieved him, but actually cured a brother of
his of the rheumatism, who resides in ano-
ther block. Who says, after this, that pills,
arc not contagious'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A Fertile REeIoS.--The following is
circumstance related BY traveller from the
northern portions Of New England, to show
up the fertility of the soil:
/" ] was riding one day among the pumer-
ous mountains of the northeast, and rumin-
ating upon the barrenncss of the land, and
what should attract the attention, but a
chipmunk, sitting on arock, gnrwing agra-
vel-stone, and he tears rolled down his
cheeksf'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

CRIME AND IGNoRANcE.--Many facts
might be adduccd to show the close connec-
ton between crime and ignorance. Indeed
il may not be saying too much to declare
that the cause Of ignorance is the cause OF
virtue. An English paper states that ma
gistrate in Gloucesterslire lately undertook
to compile a statement Of the actual condi-
ton in this respect of a large number OF
prisoners, about to undergo their trials for
various offences, and the result of the inves-
tigation was, that out of 38 prisoners 36
did not even know their letters; "a could
barely spell; 81 could read very imperiectly
ana could not understand what they read;
and only one could read and write perfectly.
With such indisputable facts as these, who
can doubt the intimate connexion between
crime and ignorance. Jour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

HEELS, VS.. HEADs.-The former nova
days appear to be the most successful. Ce
lestcand Augusta, two celebrated dancers,
recently left this country; the former taking
away about $50, 900, and the latter $4,000
which they have made by their profession,
in the last year or two.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

EMnR.TIoN WEsTwARD.--It is stated
that between Epton, (Ohio,) and Spring-
field, (ll.) traveller met 700 emigrant
wagons. In his estimate he allows Q war-
ons and 6 persons to family, making Q, 100
new comers in that single file.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19
BIBLICAL LoRg.--Atu n cent discussion

BIBLICAL LoRE.--Atu IT cent discussion on
some points Of biblical history, it happened
to be remarked, that there was no account
of the death Of Eve "Nor of Adam ether
said one of the ccmpany.--'' beg your par,
don,' replied a religious lady, who began
to think there was too much of scepticism
in these remarks, I" if you read your bible
carefully, yon will find it stated that Adam
1oas gathered 10 his .forefadLersg, -
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The Steamboat Albany, made her trip
from New York to Albany on the lst inst.
in eight hours forty nine minutes froin dock
to dock--including stoppages at ten land
ing places--wbich consumed one hour, eav-
ing seven hours and forty nine minutes run.
ming time. K
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The best way to become noticed, feasted
and made distinguished, is to get "by hoo'
or by crook," (by hook is better, about fii-
ty thousand dollars Of somebody's else mo-
ney IN Y. Atlas. sT
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF LUCAS
COUNTY, FOR 1899.

OFFICIAL CANVASS OF LUCAS
COUNTY, FOR 1889.
Senator.
Jason Taylor, [wh,g] 999
John e. Hunt, [lOcol ea4 whg maj. a4'
Representative.
Moses McNeey, [loco] lOs4}
William Taylor, (whig] 545 loco maj SAC
County Commissioner.
David Hobart, 6l53
Francis L. Nichols, sos Hobarts maj. 10
Sheriff.
G. G. Shaw, [whig] 9aO
r. q. Kirkland; [w.1 s84 sbaw's maj. 236
County Treusurer.
John U. Pease, [locol14oi
VIM. =: Dewsy,[w.l l54 Pease maj. PAT
Daniel McBane, [w.] So
County .aadlor.
Levi 8. Lownsberry, [w] 676}
iS"ssa'G Ha1sss Green, ideo s4s} rvs maj. s
Coroner.
D. Garlick, 844l
Hiram Humphrey, 7el Garlicks maj. 85
Proceeding Attorney.
Caleb F. Abbott, [w] 7a5
John Fitch, [loco1 ss7 Abbot's maj 344
Nathan Rethbuh [lcJ J3s1
Against sReview ofthe county seat s3s
For Review Of the county seat 756
Majority against the Review 90
Tl,ara t.,ara IA scatterin a. totes fhrovn
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

Never send any thing to be printed. until
you have read it over carefully, at least
twice, after having written 1t; once to sec
that you have written nothing wrong or
unwlse-and once to see whether the spell
ing and grammatical construction are cor
rect, and whether the letters are sufficiently
plain for the printers boy to read. Many
people from the neglect of this rule, PRINT
what they are sorry for afterwards. Many
don't get their pieces printed at all;-and
many wonder why omissions are made by
the tdtor;-yet they wonder still more, to
see their articles in print as they wrote
them; sentences begun and not finished, or
things mixed up so strangely together that
nobody can decide the meaning. Some of
our best educated mon send perfect non
sense to an editor, to be printed, because
they will not give themselves time to
know what they wrlte.--Frie,rd ofdlaa.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

STAuNToN CDrvENTIoN.--We learn ver-
bally that the Convention adjourned Thurs
day evening after a most harlnonized and
enthusiastic session. Resolutions were
adopted recommending Mr.. Clay and Mr..
lallmadge as the Wing candidates Tor the
Presidency and Vice Presidency and twen-
ty three delegates were appointed to at
tend the Harrisburg Convention. Mr..
Leigh and Gov. Barbour, were appointed as
the Senatorial Delegates; the names of the
others we have not heard Rich. Whig
Sept. 20.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

THE CoT1oN CRcP.-Tlle Colorado TEX
as) Gazette says that the crops throughout
the country. never were more promising. =.
The harvcsthad commedoed in good cam
est, and the hands in that neighbourhood.
pick zoo lbs. a day.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

New CoUsTERrBrr.-We have seen this
morning a $50, counterfeit note on the
Commercial Bank of Oswego, No. 3O00l,
letter ID. dated Sept. 1899, and signed P.
NJ. Hunter, Cashr and David Blood, Prest.
The counterfeit is exceedingly well done:
but no person by the name of Hunter or
Blood were ever officers of the Bank. We
cautioned three weeks ago against couat,'r-
felt $5's on the same Back Buff. Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

LAND SALES POSTPONED. sales of
public lands in Iowa, advertised for the
month of November, have been postponed
TO March next.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

Bennett, editor of tho N. Y. Herald,
went out In the British Queen on her last
trip. He intends to make an eight months
stay in Europe. and we may expect series
flettcrs from him, compounded of senses,
nonsense, humor and impudence.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

BANK RoBBERY. Branch Bank of
Tennessee at Columbia was entered by the
means of false keys on the night of the aal
nit. and robbed of S25,on0in bills ON all the
Tennessee Banks, the Bank of the United
States, and some of the Alabama and Mis-
sissippi Banks.
This is the second bank robbery which
has taken place in Columbia within the last
few years.
The Cashier of the bank, has offered
$1,000 reward-one half for the apprehen-
sion of the thieves, and the other half for
the recovery of the .money.--BuG. Pat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A wag, after reading that the state prison
in Connecticut produced profit to the
state of about $4,000 per annum, recom-
mended that all the citizens of the State be
imprisoned on speculation.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

New ORLEANS, SRPT. a0.--Our Sugar
crop will be one ofthe largest ever made
in Louisiana. The cane is trulyspendid'
and many planters are preparing to COM
mence grindirg by the hrst Of next month.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19
MAUMEE CITY EXPRESS.
sATuRpNN OCTOBER, 10, 1873
GnRAr FlnEs is Nsw YonK AND Pur-

GREAT FIREs Is New York AND PAI-
Observation-Disclosures, il IL suid, never
cone slngly and would seemas il the pro-
verb was meeting its daily yerifca;ion; for
while the most unparalleled distress has
fallen upon the community, it appears as
ifthe hand of God was lifted against the
cities, TO sweep them by fire from the
places their foundations. We are obi.
gedto condense from the city papers the
accounts of the several calamties, as they
are too long to admit OF publication entire.
New York, Saturday the 18th: The fire
broke out No. G, Albany street, and CON
sumed three buildings, damaging a num-
ber of others. The buildings we're princi.
paly inhabited by poor people, who lost
their furniture. Cause of the fire, acci.
dental.
Between twelve and one o'clock of the
7ame night, the fire broke out No. Is7, Ell.
edge street, destroying six or eight dwell
lings and shops. These were principally
insured. The fire is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary.
About fifteen inmates after one of the
same night, fire broke out, $50 Water
street, consuming the entire square formed
by Front, Fulton and Water streets, anC
Buring slip seriously threatening the Uni
ted States (late Holt's) Hotel, and extend
ing to Water street, beyond Burling Slip
doing extensive damage, { destroying
property to an incalculable amount.
Over fifty buildings were either destroy.
ed or greatly damaged, and the loss of pro.
perty is estimated at one millon of dollars
On the property injured, insuraDccs had
been effected to the amount ofabout $685..
GOO. Cause of the fire, not stated.
On the same day, fires took place in
Brooklyn and jersey City, at both of which
some buildings were consumed, and both OF
which were evidently the work Of incendi-
aries.
About eleven o'clock of the came night,
fire broke out in Philadelphia, No. IA,
South Wharf, and extended along Chesnut,
Water and Front streets, swee7ing away
grocery, oil, and other establishments deal
ing in combustble materials, and raging
with incredible violence, and destroying
buildings and property to the amount OF
$6O0,0O0, upon which the amount Of insu-
rance Is not known, But the most distress
sing feature of this fire is the loss of life
severil persons, watchmen and others
(how many is not known) having fallen
victims to their zeal, to slve property from
the flames. Cause Of the fire, not stated.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A BosToN NoTIoN.--A mammoth sheet
-'-the largest IN the world--is about to be
Issued by the publisher of the boston Times.
1t Will be printed on u sheet twenty-seven
by fity-two inches, aud will contain three
thousand eight hundred and lightweight
square inches, or twenty seven square feet
OF print.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The great Eglington tournament, at
which scene similar 10 the one described
by Scott in Ivanhoe, was to be attempted,
turned out complete failure, in conse-
quencs of a heavy rain. Tie knights had
several passages at arms, but it was no go
the rain was entirely too anti-chivalric for the
chivalry of the present century. Thousands
Of sigh seers were assembled from every
quarter, who were repaid for the ir trouble
by thorough drenchlng, and a short allow
ance ofthe wisablemeans of support. The
cost Of this shoD was over 4n,0U0 pounds,
sum sufficient, il it had been properly ex-
pended, to relieve thousands Of starving
poor, who perhaps were reduced to beg
gary to support pampered nobility in
their iollies and extravagances.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The Canton Repository, speaking of a
rabid dog, says: "The same dog bit his
owner, Mr.. Hang, of this town, and some
other dogs"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

MORE OF IHE SEPTEMBER GALRs.-The
schooner Asia, of Ncwburyport, was lost
in Bay Chaleurs on the l4lhuIt., and all on
board, eight or nine, perished. The entire
crew Of a Gloucester schooner, were lost
with their vessel, in the same gale. The
Ceres, London brig, was cast away on
Bird Island, and twelve ont of crew of
fourteen, including officers, persisted.
baaq San.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

Comparative statement Of Tolls collected
at the Canal Collectors Office, Oswego, IN
the month of September, in the years
1888 0. September, 1889, 1857 so
6 1888, 5,782 DC
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A young man named Henry Wilcox, re I
pnledly merchant of New Orleans, had
his pocket picked of 8 Il at New York, by
acolured Indy, whose chamber he made his
sleeping apartment.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19
MARYLAND ELEcTIoN.- N.-The Federal Go

MARYLAND ELEcrloN. Federal Go
vernment, with its immense patronage,
with it's extensive means of corruption and
intimidation, with its agents and emissares
at work, has proved too strong for the free
men of Baltimore. The Baltimore Chron-
ice gives the returns of the election in that
city, showing that Messrs. Carol and Kill
len, the Van Buren candidates for Congress
has received majority over Mcssrs. Ken
nedy and Pitts, Wings, so large as to leave
no doubt of their election to the House of
Representatives. The locoioco cundidates
for the House of Delegates are also elected.
We have no returns from any other part
of the State.
CITY OF BALTIMORE-CONGRES IS.
Whig Ticket. Locofoco Ticket.
Kennedy, 6218 Carol 6G08
Pitts, 6l88 Klilen, 65SS
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A TEpFETT.-SyLvEsrER g. Co., of
l56 Broadway, Editors of the New Report
er and Counterfeit Detcctor hnvc shown us
counterfeit go bill on the Morris Canal
and Banking Company, da!ed cd April, 1887
letter K, No 370-purpor,ing to be sign
ed w. A. Thompson, President; Lewis M.
Wise, Cashier. Paper thin and himsy, and
the frand very perceptibe.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The sioop Merchant of Hartford, was
sunk a, lInrlgate, on saturday, by being
driited on the Hogs Back. The passcn-
gers an1 rev were saved, and it is sun
posed the greater part Of her cargo may be
recovered.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

The New Orleans Courier estimates tbee
loss on this ycnr's sexportalion of cotton
from that port at two millions of dollars, ac--
cording to the most moderate calculations.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

A QUBER CHAp.-Thc Iowa Patriot re-
lates an anecdote of the Rev. Mr.. Scott,
an eccentric preacher in that neighborhood,
who was formerly a lawyer in Arkansas, to
this effec,.-When he first hung out his
shingle, he inscribed on il:
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19
a. NJ Scott, Attorney at law,
The tallest man In Arkansaw.

Shortly after the river being very low, he
proposed wading that stream, which he ac-
tually accomplished; upon which the sign
was altered, and ever after read this wise:
A. M. Scott, Attorney at law,
The man what waded the Arkansaw.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

There are nine Senators to be elected in
the state Of New York. next month; and if
the wings get five Of thea, as from present
prospects Lney have Il far opportunity of
dong, they wil have majority in the Sc
nate oJlhe Empre. 5tutc. "a ccnsumma-
ton devoutIy to be wished. .-Svsspr Reg.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19
1.855,O2

1,855,08
Showing gain of 50 per cent on the
Oswego ard Erie Canals together. and to
the Oswego Canal gain of 48 per cent.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

ACAllD.-Having heard that slanderous
reports have been circulated concerning The
Steamboat o. NEWBERRY, We, the pas
sengers on her trip TO Maumee River, take
this opportunity TO say to the public, that
The Steamboat Oliver Newberry is trust
worthy, and very good sea boat, as was full
ly testified this trip, as she was out in
most tremendous storm. We cannot re-
train, While speaking of this Boat, from also
expressing our satisfaction at the gentle-
manly conduct of Capt, /. 7. Pheatt, and
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

o'clock this eve ling. The girl was llnger
ing in great agony towards the close Of the
forenoon, but not the slightest hopes Of her
recovery were entertained.
Mr. Wood is an Englishman, who may be
remembered as a fruit seller for many years
in the Chestnut street theatre, and the keep
er of Il little shop in the Arcade. which his
daug hter and himself attended. He has
several other children, who with their moth
er are thrown into incOncelva6le distress by
this dread act Of murder and of blood.
From the Mobile Commercial Register of Sept. 81,
HEALTH OF MoBiLE.--We have not sul-
itary gleam OF hope to crafty our absent
friends with. The work of depopulation is
progressing rapidly, and we hear it stated
by Judges, that we need not expect respite
for at least month to come; yet we think
and scarce know our reason for so thinking
that things weara livclieraspect than thcydid
short tine since We notice several of the
stores re-opened, and here and there the
face of some frieid who was saved from the
pestlence after lingering convalcscency
This may he accounted for however. by the
fact that there are but few victims left; and
the only fear is that some Of our Northern
friends may venture hore before frost ap-
pears, and thus expose themselves to GER
tain danger, or death, us few of them reco-
yer from severe attack.
This morning we are merged in gloom by
the sickness and death OF friends in the
bloom of youth and hope, VIII, have been
snatched almost without warning. Among
the SICK we are deeply paincd to hear the
name Of the Rev. w. II. Hamilton, who, in
addition to his claims ms continual atten-
dant on the SEX md dying, has been long
regarded as must worthy citizen and ex-
ccllent man: in fact, we know of no one
who possesses more claims on our citizens
for his perseverance and trials in their hour
of aflliction than this gentleman, and may a
Rercllul Providence continue him in the
vineyard, where he has sown abundantly in
His name.
P. $. Since writing the above, we hear
that the Rev. ]. Hamilton has been taken
i'll, so that VIC have now none but the Cath
ole clergy TO perform the obsoQuics over
the dead. II seems thus ever: those " who
might aid us IN the time of distress, are the
first to suffer.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

G. P. R. James has gone to Germany, to,
collect mat 'rials for new work, I" The life
Of Richard Coeur de Lion" the hero oflyap-
Zoe.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

WELLAND CANAL.--An exhibit of the
business done on the Weland Canal in the
last st. Catharines Journal, shows the fol-
lowing amount oftolls collected in the past
and present year up to the first Of Septem-
har. 1890 1919
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-10-19

This shows more rapid and greater
comparative increase Of business than that
of any other canal within the range of our
knowledge. Oswego Her.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-04-01

REMARKS. The river continues at a fair stage and il
ts.ns. In groceries aud Dry goods there has bee" good
the stock is large and complete and oe
Inducements 10 county dealers than before offered
BAGGING AND ROPE. We notice a sale of $50 pie cs o,
bagsing al 90 cents; O coils Rope cents, II
For good lot Of Tagging and Rope, 20 and Sc
months; these rates offered months Arrived this
week Of tagging I4oO pieces shipped 4 stock hand
coils. stock g 6aG e"'''''' ~
BACON The sales Of no! round ON wagons mostly
al 7tc, and occasionally &c. Sales extent
stores 2, &c Hams from stores Zoe. from wagons
COFFEE. We notice sales of Rio and Lasana at l3 l3
~ lots and smaller sucs i3s l4c st Domingo is
Arrived this week ! ,GR7 bags.
coTToN..saes o. tennessee at l43c Arrived This week
COTTON YARNS. No. 500, lie; GRO, lsc 100 l5c soo
FLOUR. ve,y little Flour is arriving and the stock is
light Its, however dull We quote al So by
LARD from wagons a, ST. In Stores we quote al,
MolAssEs has become very sales small
quantities hive been made at 4jc.
DRk The market ntinues well supplied and the de-
mnnd very trivial we quote at Sis for Mess and SIG
RICE. 70 &c. Arrival 80 ,er,es
SALT: Ksnawha &c, from The he warehouse Liverpool
SUGAR We notice sales Of about UOhhds. 7!c. Ar
'y s.i .his We, week !: 81 hhds;,
II 50 for No. so for No p IS 50 81 for No. 3;
may BE- reg ried us now rather under tho market:
wHlskEf-Weq quote a: 3s3 cents for common from a.
ExcHaseE AND MosEy.The bank. cherk on the East nj,
y premium On New Orleans, the Bank of Kentuck
time bids at PR the Bank Louisville months bil
II Is a 90 ~ and decrea ing per fo
ca mouth AND me Northern Bank GU day bills and UNDER
We quote Res, Mississippi 5; Grand Gulf l5 Rank of
dson and Tombighy, 90 Rodney Uuou bank West Felci
ana cnd Lake Washington u Tennessee, 4; Alabama T.
taken BY par The post notes Of the Taon
Rank If Mississippi and the Commercial Bank of Natchez
payable 10 August sel Mt 10 off
FseisHTsThe New Orieaus are: Pork o.; Flour
is cents. Pound freight 40a Is cents