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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23
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LIVERPOOL, Jan. Ss
The Cambridge being still detained by the
boisterous weather, we are enabled TO state
thatwe have to-day visited the Oxford, where
she lies on the shore, and are glad to report
that the cargo between decks is now landed
on the beach, and has turned out in good or
der, the water appearing not to have reached
it. The lower hold however, appears to have
been full, and the goods are no, doubt much
damaged. The hull of the vessel does not ap-
pear much injured; on this point however, no.
thing decisive can be said at tpresent.
The Pennsylvania is total loss, and we re.
gret to say that Captain Smith, the first and
second mate, four of the passengers, and seven
of the crew have all perished.
The St. Andrew is also ashore: but her
cargo it is expected will not have been serious
-ly damaged. Captain Thompson and crew
have all been landed safely. Besides these,
there are several other wrecks, and the num-
ber of lives lost is great. .tf
Three American ships were aground near
Spencer's Gutbuoy in great distress, and re-
quirng immediate assistance, at 8 2. NV.
Y. Cour. y Eng.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

LEsIsLLTIvR.--We notice nothing MUCH
worthy of comment in the doings of the legis-
lative bodies, this week. In a new country,
like ours, an immense quantity of local mat
ters is continually pressing upon the law-ma-
kers--matters that are Of absorbing interest
to those concerned and to no one else.
In the movements of both houses, we think
we Gun discern strong disncnation to fur
ther the cause of education and knowledge oy
any legislative aid. 7 here are now efforts ma
king by Locofoco members 10 stop the Ge'lo-
gcaT survey, and to destroy the symmetry
Of common school system, by abolishng the
ofice of Superintendent, and by amending the
laws The Bank Reform business goes on, and
forms the ground work of Legislation, and the
business Of Strengthening tie party eeems.tle
main object # althe movements.
In locul matters. we observe the Bill report
ed by Senator Bates to authorize the Commits
sioners of Woodland Hancock counties to sub.
scribe to the stock Of the Bellefontaine and
Perrysburg Railroad. A Bill for the incorpo-
ration Of Grace Church, in this place has pas.
sed both houses.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23
MAUMEE CITY EXPRESS.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY as, 1889.

y The BOARD OF CANAL COMMISSIONERS
The fat has gone forth, and the Board is soon
to be numbered among the things that were.
This changing has become SO much matter
ofcourse, that no one takes the trouble to ex-
press either curiosity or interest concerning
1t. That the Board was--in the cant phrase
Of party patriots--"to to be recognized" was
determined on by the party leaders, SO soon as
the results Of the last election were known,
andthe Legislature is now doing nothing more
than acting as machine in the hands OF those
who pull the wires and turn the crank behind
the curtain. We cannot say that "re-or-
ganization" will be productive of either good
or bad effects, nor can we see that the people
have any interest in the recreations with
which our legislators amuse themselves, any
further than the per-diem allowance to the
members is concerned. Whether they earn
the pay that they receive while occupied IN
re-organizing is the only question between
them and the people. Neither do we con-
ceive it matter of much consequence TO the
Board itself. When the Board is Wing, 1t
always happens, that the subordinates are Lo-
cofocos, and when the latter form the board,
the Wings step down into snug offices grade
. lower, SO that both parties continue Office ho-
ders, with the comfortable assurance that the
responsibility of the acts performed has been
shifted so often that it is impossible to trace it
to any body. We think, therefore, it is the
duty Of every person to keep very cool about
this business. The newspapers will make
public sentiment enoughto sntisfy our repre-
sentatives that they have earnedtheir pay, and
our cue is to appear excessively happy on the
occasion, and to keep the right side ofthe new
board. as much as if we were swimming for
our lives upon it.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

Your hand-neighbor Blade! Here's ours
": Now forno military salute: no tipping
ofthe beaver at three PAGES distance: no for
NAL nodding and squirting through quizzing
machine, but a regular, up and down, pump
handle shake, such as Mr.. Adams gives, two
ups and three downs and a repeat. Don't
stand there playing with your fingers, man;
don't 60 it softly, but give us your fist, like a
hearty citizen. There, that's the sort. We
see you're Out for the people, for free trade
and no monopoly; right glad to lit, though
it is 30 late. Better late than never; and now,
crack on the steam and we'll all 60 ahead to.
gether. se~-,.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

MARRIED AND SINGLE. E.--Blackwood SAYS
(" that the fact ofmatrimony, or bachelorshipis
written SO legibly in mans appearance, that
no ingenuity can conceal it. On the tops of
coaches, in the coffee rooms of inns, nay, in
pews atehurch, whether an individual (name,
fortune, circumstances, totally unknown)be
or be not married man. Whether it is GER
tain subdued looh, such as that which charae-
terises the lions in a menagerie, and distin-
guishes them from the lords Of the desert, we
cannot tell; but that the truth is SO we positive
Iy affirm" The Boston Post supposes they
are ascertained at church by the superior
soundness oftheir slumbers.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23
The Sandusky Democrat has drawn an or

The Sandusky Democrat has drawn an or
der on us fora bottle of Maumee water. We
cannot the supply the article, as we have neil
ther cork nor sealing-wax. The steamboat
Ohio, now lying at Toledo. is loaded with the
commodity, in bulk, and will take her depart
ure for her port of nativity on the opening Of
navigation, to lay her bones there, when the
editor can supply himself. In the mean time,
let him read Benton's speeches, and Van Bu-
ren's letter TO Lord Durham, and keep very
COO, 10 prevent the eruption from striking to
his stomach.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23


1t grieves us to state that Mr.. --* one OF
our most useful citizens and most valuable
Councilmen, disappeared suddenly, about three
days ago, and has not since been heard Of 1t is
supposed by some, that he has inadvertently
walked off the end of the sidewalk, and sunk
toparts unknown. But while we lningle our
grlefwith that of the disconsolale friends and
relations Of the departed, we must not omit to
mention an incident illustrative ofthe indoml-
table energy and perseverance of our our citi-
zens. No sooner had the loss become known,
than an express was despatched to Columbus,
procure charter, for the incorporation Of
a company to dig for the lost one, and gen.
tleman well known in the financial world has
taken his departure for New York and, if ne
cessary for England, for the purpose of nego-
tiating sale of the stock on advantageous
terms.
*We omit the name for obvious reasons.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

The Globei is proving that the Wings: the
out-ofpower minoriy: are alone responsible
for all the rascality of public officers which is
just coming to the knowledge Of the People.
Inasnpch as the Wings have had no control Of
government affairs during the past ten years,
there may be some that will doubt their re-
sponsibility and blame -worthness. But those
who doubt should remember that they doubt ii,
the face ofthe arguments and assertions ofthat
pure and disnterested gentleman, the editor
Of the Washington Globe .--Jou. & Reg.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

To-MoRRow!. Tomorrow! Who can tell
how much is embraced in this expressionl
Though but few hours intervene between it
and US; though twill soon commence its course,
who is there that can read its page, and pro.
nounce the character of its'eventsl
To-morrow Those who are now gay may
be sad---those who are now walking the ave-
nnes of pleasure, led by the hand of. Hope,
may be the subjects Of intense sorrow. Pros
perity may be changedinto adversely. Those
who are now on the mountain summit may be
in the valley. That rosy cheek may be owe
spread with paleness-the strong step may
falter.-Death may have oveItaken us.
Tomorrow! 1t may entirely change the
course of our lives. 1t may form new era
in our existence. What we little expect may
occur. What we fear may not happen.
Tomorrow! Away with anxiety. Let us
lean on Providence. There is being to whom
all the distinctions of time are the same, and
whois able to dispose every thing for our
wise Improvement.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

LOSING GOOD MORALS BY AN EARTHQUAKE.
An American ship lay in Trcuhuana at the
time the severe earthquakes were experienced
there. Shortly afterwards, while lying in an
other port, the captain thought it necessary
to punish man, but allowed that if the offen-
der could advance any reason for his immoral
conduct, he would be pardened. 'sWhy, sir,
says Jack, " you see as how think that are
earthquake shook my mortal principles out o
me-" Such able reasoning had the desired
effect, and Jack, was forgiven.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

HAPPY WoMEs.--The higher order of Rus
sian priests cannot marry at all--one of the
inferior can only marry maiden. Ifnis wife
dies, he cannot marry again, and can seldom
retain his parish, but must retire and end his
daysin cloister. For this reason the priest
exercises the greatest care inthe selection of
wife;. her loss bring irreparable, and forever
banishing him to the silent loneliness of a
cloister cell. With regard to conjugal tend
erness and devotion, the pastors wife is con-
sequently the happiest in the country. ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

The editor of the Statesman, in his paper oi
Monday, informs his readers that Mr.. Harlan
was reelected Secretary of State without any
opposition-many of the Wings voting for
hm;--and John Brough member Of the
House, Auditor, both Of which pass without
any fault finding. But " "Zachariah Mills,
Whig;,' was elected Librarian, ''over Jacob
Boswell, sound democrat end worthy me-
chanic of this city, and cripple, SO that he
is unable to perform much work himself"
Philanthropy! thou art ever seeking objects
upon whom to bestow thy benefits And how
shocking to the feelings OF the benevolent
heart of Mr.. Medary must be the rejection, by
the Legislature, of Mr.. Boswel,--G sound de-
mocrat and aoorthg mechanic of this citg, and a
cripple" But pray Mr.. Statesman. who is
Mr.. Mills? A resident of the county for
about twenty years, Of this city nearly as long
"a mechanic, and more decrepid than Mr..
Boswell, who has resided in the State but some
five years; besides, Mr.. Mills has seen at
least three score years whilst Mr.. Boswell is
about forty, and except slight lameness, is a
hale man. Mr.. Medary has known Mr.. Mills
these many years, why then should not age,
descripitude, and the merit of the mechanical
profession have not been as mertorious in Mr..
Mills, as in Mr.. Boswell? Because there was
another qualification more essential than either
ofthese, to enlist Mr.. Medary's sympathies,
and that he found more prominent in Mr.. Bos-
well--he was sound democrat" His de-
feat has SO alarmed the editor of the States
man, that he calls the faithful to " still
hope, not to give up their position"--that
"there is still balm in Gilead," and that al
though "the future may look dark as Egyp-
tian midnight" it must be of short duration;--
and that he has sseen worse cases under more
favorable circumstances" Mr.. Statesman, the
next time you use the word "cripple," give it
the true explanation you intended to convey
the /" crippled" state ofthe democracy-Jour.
9. Reg.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

IMPROVED SHORT HoRNs.--Dr. Watts of
this country, has amongst his stock of English
cattle, the following young animals, whose
extraordinary weight shows the superiority
of this kind of stock.
Marshall, bull calf, II mouths old, weight,
1910.
Prince, bull calf, 5 months old, weight,
$50.
Minna, heifer 3 months and days old,
weight, -Chilicothe Gdz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

We would propose that if the Geological
corps be discharged by the Legislature, that
they be employed to examine the heads of
Messrs. Trevett and Buchanan, members of
that body. If they do not find pudding stone,
and all sorts of conglomerates in that locali-
ty, there is no truth in appearances.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

Great anxiety was felt in New York at our
latest adviccs in regard to the fate of the
steamer Lverpoolon the Goth of January, and
on the LIST inst. nothing had been heard Of her.
The anxiety is naturally increased on account
Of the severe gale which has lately prevailed
on large portion of the sea-board.- Buff.
Rep. 'i.3 ~ 4e'fE
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

The locofocos are becoming really inge-
nious in making themselves ridiculous. A Mr..
Morris in the Missouri Legislature, recently
introduced provision in Bank charter that
the bank should not redeem any ofits $s0notes
when the likeness of Jackson, Van .Buren, or
Linn was cut off or defaced! =! Party stu
pidity seems to have reached its climax in
Missouri as well as here.-- Troy Mail.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

a distinguished American lady while at
Rome, was asked by a cardinal, if he could
have the pleasure of presenting her to the
Pope. On being interrogated, if she would
be permitted to converse with his holiness
the Cardinal replied, that she could not; that
", was an honor confined to the Princesses ofthe
olood, and the daughters of severeigns--
! " c,u Du. slr' lrepllcd the lady)-I am a princess
q use Blood the edaughter of Sovereign; for
" y .an'er,ca me people are all Sovereigns and
an 1g daughter Of one cfthe people" s
his holiness was SO much pleased with the
spartan boldness Of the reply that an inter-
view was granted-and the american Pyi,-
cess admitted to an honor to which no lady Of
private station had ever before aspired.
Need we say that this lady was from Flori-
da!- Florida Times. - : 80 "a
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

A NEWLY INVENTED SUGAR MAcHrNr.-
The New Orleans True American speaks in
high terms ola machine lately invented by
Col. u. D. Thompson, for the manufacture
Of Sugar, Salt sc. There is complete pu-
rlfication of the cane juice before heating. In
24nonrs $500 lbs. ofpure white sugar are
produced, reducing the actual cost to three
Gndaha!f cents per pound. The cost Of the
machinery for sugar making is said to be redu-
ced by this invention about one third. AZ
thousand gallons are evaporated in an hour.
1t may prove useful invention to the manu-
facturer Of Michigan salt and beet-root sugar.
Del. Free Press.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

five wrote so miserable and loaferish hand
as the fellow who sent us silly hoax from
Perrysburg week or two since, we would put
our right hand in sling. and make our mark
forever afterwards.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

A LoTTy CHIMSRv.--The highest Chimney
in England, has Just been erected ii Mr. Mus
pratt's chemical works in Newton. tits thee
hundred and ninety-seven feet from the base
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

About two thirds of the newspapers in the
United States are Wing papers. Reason
most of the Wing prints are not exclusively
devoted to politics. On the other hand the
Locofoco editors conduct their papers as if
they were blind to every thing but party.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

company has been formed to establish a
line of the electro telegraph between New
York and Philadelphia. Estimated cost of
communicating intelligence by the telegraph,
one cent per letter.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

The DrsoovERRR or ANrHRlTIc CoAL DEAD.
Col. Jacob Weiss, died on the 9th ult. at
his residence in Weissport, Northampton Co.
Pa, The Newark Daily Advertiser, says he
was attached to che army ofthe revolution un-
iii the recognition Of our independence. It
way thro' his activity and exertions that the
first Lehigh Coal Co. was formed in 1892, and
he was the proprietor Of the lands now owned
by them and first discovered the existence Of
the Coal upon them. Il
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

"Let us pass between ye,'' as the bowie
knife said to the ribs.
"Pll stick to it,, as the isicle said to the
nose.
"This world is full Of revolutions" as the
wheel said to the axeltree.
+" 1t takes me to go it," las the locomotive
said when it led offthe train of cars at the
rate of thirty miles an hour. i.sd
"Its all in my eye" as the cockney said
when the rocket stick entered one ofhis pee
pers.
" Itmakes me sick to the stomach as the
hog said when he nosed the drunkard in the
gutter.--Bost. Post. isi.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23
DEATH OF LORD NoRBuRY.-With sent

DEATH OF LORD NoRBURY.--With senti-
ments of sorrow and regret we announce this
affecting intelligence. This melancholy event
took place at a.qnarter to twelve on Thursday.
Thus, has another victim been sacrificed to
that hellish system of rufian Legislation adopted
by the lower order-that wild justice of re-
venge, as it is styled, connlved at, If not en-
couragrd by the government--undisguisedly
recommended by the priests and demagogues,
and shamefully advocated by certain portion
of the press, supposed to reflect tie opinions
of the leaders of the party.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

An ARTIFIcIAL sUN.--A correspondent Of
the PhiladeIph Ledger asks the editor of that
paper whether a city cannot be better lighted
by burning all the gas distributed Throughout
the city at single point, several hundred feet
above the city. It would doubles make a
splendid lamp, but the Ledger objects that too
many Of the upward rays would be lost. Then
place an enormous reflector above the light, to
throw the rays to the earth.--Det, Free
Press.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

In THE IcE.--We understand British
schooner is lying in the ice aboutsix miles
from Fairport Ohio. Probably the Herald, of
Gosiield, which broke adrift in the gale on the
night Of SGD ult., as we are Informed sland
sharks have already discovered apples on
board '--Clev. Gaz. Feb. 12.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

i is 1895 miles from the west end of lake
Superior othe mouth Of the St. Lawrence
river. Thelovel ofthat lake is 500 feet above
tiac water. Superior is ls feet above Huron;
the latter IS feet above Erie, Erie is ass above
Ontario 2s2 feet above tide water.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

A western paper has lately discovered that
this continent received its name from Amy Ri
kerr one of the ancestors Of Recorder Riker Of
New York.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23


SECRET Session OF THE MAINE LEeIsLA-
TURE.-The Boston Daily Advertiser of the
9Th instant speaking of the occasion sf the Sc
cret session says:
"We learn from Bangor that an expedition
was on foot at that place, which as may well
be supposed, caused some excitement. For
the purpose of driving of'and arrestng the tres
passers on the public lands in the disputed ter
ritory, whether from one side or the other Of
the boundary line, the Legislature has authoriz-
ed the employment of an adequate force, to be
Immediately despatched on sleds, fully equipped
for the purpose, under the direction ofthe SheI-
iffof the county Of Penobscot, Hastings Stick
land, Esq, and the Land agent, Mr.. McIn
tyre. One hundred men were to be enlisted
at Bangorand fifty at Oldtown, under Stoner
Rines of the latter place as Captain. They
are picked men, all able bodied, and it is said
are to receive dollar day. The State fur
nshes horses, sleds, arms ammunition, &c.,
and the expedition is to be ready to start on
Wednesday," 9
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

GF The Waterville gnst mill is in opera
tion--see advertisemant--and those who want
grinding done can have it short metre-Mr.
Thomas Shorts word forit.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

A correspondent asks US to suggest to the
Manhattan people the propriety of tunnelling
under the M lumee River, for the accommoda-
ton of the Ohio Railroad. He will however,
be surprised to learn that project of that
kind has been seriously talked ofat that place.
Even SO do the wild schemes of spectators
pass all Imagination, in their monopoly of the
ridiculous.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

Use this fine weather to prepare the ground
for early lettuce. Tiethe seeds up in a cloth,
and bury them till the first fine weatherin A.
pril. Then plant and you will be ahead Of
your neighbrrs.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

The Boston Post says, The Fsshe,men Of
HarsOich, baving no fish to catch this cold
weather. some have got caught themselves
Fifteen were married in one week. # I, s.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

Bernadotte, raised by Napoleon from the
condition of private soldier, to the throne of
Sweden, is said to be waging war upon the
the liberty of the Swedish press. ~.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

SHocKrNe.--The boiler Of the Steam -four
ing mill at Eaton, Tuscarawas county, explo-
ded recently, killing four men, and severely
injuring another. The building entirely de-
stroyed Cleo. Her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

Professor Bronson, of a-ah- law -ack memory
is lecturing in Columbus. The professor is
pretty much of humbug.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

THEMENDovs.-S. Medary, editor Of the
Statesman has blottod out Col. Mack of Detroit
from the society of his fellow men, because he
the said Col. Mack did pertinaciously vote for
one John Biddle as U. s. Senator. Hear what
he says. .Col. Mack of the House and for
merly of this state, should have his name blot
ted from our memory There
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

The Legislature ofIowa has adjourned after
having adopted memorial praying for the re-
moval of Gov. Lucas.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-02-23

A TREAsoNABLE OFFENcE.--A Scotchmar
named Henry Johnson, has been lodged in the
Toronto U. G. Jail for schistHng Yankse Doc