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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

MURDER WILL oUr.---llarris' Inteil-
gencer of the 9th inst, says" A boat 40
years ago family apparently well off, and
who seemed to possess an abundance, and
were proud, overbearing and suspicious in
their character and way of living, resided
in Peters Township. Washington county ,
about 90 miles from Pittsburgh. A middle
sized boy lived with them, who they treated
harshly and severely, insomuch that his case
excited the notice and sympathy of the
neighbors. All at once he was missing,
and the family reported that he had ran off
Suspicious were excited, but as nothing
ever leaked out, 1t gradually died away.
The family it was generally remarked, be-
came poor and unhappy, and finally they
were sold ont for debts and moved away.
The farm and property passed into other
hands. A few days ago the house was torn
down, and on moving the hearth, the bones
of Il middle sized human being was found
buried under it, and suspicious are now
strong again that these are the bones ofthe
boy who it is believed was at that time mur-
dered and buried there"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18
DaArH OF Mas. DgoATuR.--I sec II

DEATH OF Mrs. DEoATUR.---I see the
death of Susan Decatur, widow of the late
Commodore Decatur, noticed in the papers.
1t is said she died in want, having earned
her bread By copying for one of the Clerk Of
Department at Washington. Thus pass
eth away the once bright and snowy things
of this world. l well remember the day
that Mrs. Decatur visited the frigate in COM
mand other husband, lying in the harbor of
New York. She was then proud and no.
BILE looking woman, and came leaning on
the arm of the gallant Captain Gordon of
the Constellation. | attended the funeral
ofCaptain Gordon in Messina, und of the
Commodore in Washington City! And now,
she who rode on the waves of popularity and
of glory with them both, has gone down to
the grave in penury and in obscurity! Vain,
transitory world!-wherefor should wo be
mindful of the2-Oh Freeman.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18
TEN DAYS LATER.

The following preamble and resolutions
reported in the Senate, by Mr.. Hunt, have
passed both branches of the Legislature.
WHEREAS, the reservation Of large bod
les of land from sale by the general and state
governments, in tn, northwestern section
of this state, is represented and believed to
to be injurious to the prosperity, wealth and
resorces of that portion of the state, swell
as extremely burdensome to those citizens
who are thereby compelled to pay heavy
amounts of taxes to support the state, coun-
ty, township and school governments over
the territory thus reserved from purchase, as
well as endure al, the hardsbips and prlva.
tions occasloned by the nonimprovent and
settlement of those lands: find Whereas,
tue important facts has been communicated
in the message of the executive ofthe state
that by an Arrangement between the state
and general governmets for the selection
of lands under the claim of the state, all
difficulties on the part of the general gov
ernment which impeded the act of bringing
these lands Into market have been removed;
.And whereas, this general assembly believe
that the sale of large portion of these
lands is called for by motives ofgood policy
on the port of the government, as well as Of
justice to the people Of that section of the
state; Therefore, Resolued by the General
Assembly Of The Stale Of Ohio, That our
senator in congress be instructed, and our
representatives be requested, to use all
proper exertion for the speedy passage of
the law, submitting to sale the lands now
held by the general government within the
several canal grants Of this state, upon the
most eqtable and favorable terms for the
people as well as the general government.
Resoioed, TIN, the governor be requested
to forwards copy Of these resolutions to
each Of our senators and representatives in
congress, the commissioner of the general
land Office, and to the president of the Uni
ted States.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18
"Courtier and patriot cannot mix
Their Heterogeneous politics
Without an efftrvescence,
Like that of salts with lemon juice
Which does not yet like that produce
A friendly coalescence."

THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY CONVENTION.
This body met at the Theatre, in Colum-
bus, and utter the proper quantity of anti
bank speeches and anti bank resolutions,
nominated Wilson Shannon, bank man, a
bank stakeholder and bank borrower for
Governor, and then adjourned, and the del
egates got drunk: and good part of the
members of the Legislature with them, as
we should infer from the fact, that neither
house could form quorum on the day fol-
lowing.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The charge against Mr.. Lloyd we under
stand to be this. Mr.. Newton, formerly O
the American House, left his account
agrinst Mr.. l.. with his son on removing
from town. The account drawn up by
him for settlement, embracing both debt and
credit. Young Mr.. Newton and Lloyd
could not make settlement, the latter
claiming the account to be incorrect. A
suit was commenced by Newton before Esq.
Smith, and the parties previous to hear
ing met at the office of M essrs. Payne and
Wilson to examine the account, the same
having been left with them by Mr., N. 1t
is charged that here in the presence of Mr.
Payne, Mr.. Newton and others, but without
their observing the transaction. Mr. l.. al
tered the credit gived him by Mr.. N. on
the account in two items, enlarged the
30 in one instance and $40 ia the other,
thus making difference OF $40. The foot
ing of the column remaining unchanged
and the alteration of the figures in the two
items palpable at glance. Is -.-...
Such is a fair statement of the charge on
which Mr.. LIS. prosecutors rely to blast
his fair name. Was ever fouer plot con.
ceived?a more preposterous charge against
an honorable man put forthl VIM. B. Lloyd
commit forgery for the paltry sum of nine
teen dolldrs His most vindictive political
enemies here do not believe 1t, but openly
boast that the charge piH annoy him in Me
Legislature!--Clev Herald.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The LsaIsAruRE.-Tn principal bpsi-
ness done, by the Senate and House OF he=
representatives. of this state has be en,-to Jay
out state roads--incorporate churches
receive petitions and remonstrances for anu
against alterations in county lines and
county seats-make bridge companies
pass diyorces--raise committees OF lnvestl-
gation-yoto the printing of public docu-
ments--elect associate judges---expel re-
porters from their seats within the bar--ar-
dent spirts--immoral practices--juries in
the trial of all human beings--three per
cent fund--city charters, and 30 forth and
so forth.
The Senate has expelled William Penn
Clarke, reporter, from his seat, because
he ventured to translate the bad grammar
and worse sense of some members INTO
readable English. A law has passed both
houses inflicting severe penalties upon
those who shall rob church yards, and dig up
dead bodies for dissection. The. .resolutlon
instructing the U. S. Senators from Ohio
to vote for the Sub Treasury Bill, has beer
called up by Mr.. Humphrey, in the Sc
nate.
Banks and banking seem to be tender sub
jects, this year, and have not been broach
Cd, in either house. The fact is, that the
important discovery has been made, tina
Locofoco new light is not wisdom, ant
noisy impudence does not stand Ill he place
of experience. The opinion that too
much tinkerng has been 1one already, be
gins to gain belief even with the admins
tration men, and Mr.. Shannon's homily
is producing more effect than Mr.. Benton
prcachments, or Mr.. Van Bnren's meta
physics.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

Said Wolvereen to a Yankee, on board
of a Mississippi steamer-" Stranger, will
you play a game OF brag ~ 81 do not
know the game was the reply. "Will
you play spudge" 81 am ignorant of that
Also GA game of all foursr' 81 must
acknowledge to you that am not familiar
with any game at cards" ".Wel stran
ger, will you take drink :" "Certainly.
with the greatest pleasure" The couple
accordingly repaired TO the bar, and after
touching gosfes the Wolvereen eyed the
Yankee closely from head to foot, and said
to him, " Stranger, you are very clever
fellow, but hno,o dish little" ."-Boston
Post.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

MOTICE is hereby given, that sale of
~ the goods and chattcls of Joseph E.
Kellogg, late of Maumee City, deceased,
will take place at public auction, at the shop
of the deceased, nearly opposite the Gem
tral House, in Maumee City, on Tuesday,
the e8th inst. at o'clock, p. M.
HARVEY KELLOGG, Admr.
M,umee City, Jan. II, 1888. 4ata
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

GREAT GALE.----Boston has been visi
ted by another furious and disastrous gale.
The wind blew from the east to east-south.
east. Great damages was done to ship
ping and property near the wharf. A
packet ship of $40 tons, broke adriit, and
was driven against the old Charlest own
bridge, carrying it away, with two piers and
dwelling, one story and half high, stand
ing upon it. Seven persons in the house
scnrcely had time to escape with their
lives, before 1t was stove to atoms-one
was thrown into the river, but rescued by
his comps nions.'s g3f'I & Ass fTgsr
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

TEMPBRAYcE.--We have been requested
to say something on this subject, what shall
it be2 Dear reader, 1t is an up hill business
to getardenf onso dry subject. We have
been thinking lately about this matter in
connection with Adams temptation. After
oil that has been said we do not believe tho
fellow was very much to blame. Fancy
yourselfin like circumstances. Look down
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

In the Irish Gardeners Magazine it is
stated that the decoctions of the leaves of
the common camonile, will destroy insects,
and that nothing contributes SO much to
the health ofa garden as number of cam
omle plants dispersed through it,. No
green house or hot house should ever be
without camomile in a green dried state.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

1HE tOALI1ION!-NunD DuTen uUu Sdi-
houn have coalesced! For twelve years
they have been bitter enemies. Indeed du-
ring that period they have not spoken. On
one occasion, when Mr.. Van Buren, entered
room where Mr.. Calhoun was sitting and
inqred Of him for the third person, Mr.. C..
instead Of replying to Mr.. V. B. rang the
bell for servant!
The origin of their quarrel is known.
They were both aspirants for the success
orship to Gen. JACKSON. Van Buren, took
advantage of Woman's quarrel, and with
the aid Of Mrs. EATON, cast Calhoun into
the shade. Calhoun then assisted to pro-
cure Van Buren's rejection as Minister to
England, in return for which Van Buren, in
stigated Gen. Jackson's threat to hang Cal
houn for Treason!
The Globe has groaned with denrncia-
tions Of John CATALINA Calhoun whie
on the other hand, Calhoun and his friends
have been none the less liberal IN their de-
nunciations of VAN BUREN, BLAIR, &c.
Thus stood matters between Van Buren,
and Calhoun-two of the worst men in the
Union until the recent nomination of HAIR.
RISON and TYLER. This nomination
made by formidable Convention, and sus.
tanned by the great and united Wing party,
has compelled Van Buren to bny up Cal,
houn. The Chief of the Nuiliers is invi
ted to the White House. A corrupt bargain
is struck. DUFF GREEN withdraws his
claims to the 'spoils' and the NulIiliers come
out for Blair as printer to the House Rep
resentatives! So much for the honesty and
paironism of MARTIN VAN BuREN and JOHN
C. CALHOUN. Albany Jour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

Hon. DANIEL WErsTER and lady arrived
at this port on Sunday in the packet ship
Mediator from London in 35 days. Their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. Appleton, ac-
companied them. Mr.. w. makes fiying
visit to Boston and then hastens to WASH
ington, to take bis seatin the Senate. e.-.New-
Yorker, o.H
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

PouLsoN N'sAMERIoAND IS DAILY ADVERTISER,
one ofthe oldest and most respectable pa.
per IN Philadelphia, has been discontinu,
ed, OF rather merged in the North Ameri.
can. Its proprietor, Zachsriah Poulson, re.
tires with competence, after an Editorial
careerof forty years.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

BORDER WAR OF Missouri AND Iowa..
All the military operations have been sus
pended till July next, authorities of the
Territory to wait the action of Congress.
Thus this alarm has blown over.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The mother of VIM. l.. Mackenzie, the
Canadian patriot, now, and for the last six
months, prisoner in the Monroe county
Jail, died ut Rochester on the 95d inst, in
the Goth year of her age.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

An IMPRrssIoN.-A Western preacher
commenced a funeral sermon as folows:-
"My impression is, my hearers, that we
must all die, sooner or later!"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The editor of the Ohio State journal
says that he has received letters requesting
him to nominate sixteen different indlvidu-
ais, for governor of the state. Every man
for himself now days.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The Hon. Reuben Wood has been re
elected Judge ofthe Supreme Court of thi
state, for 7 years.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

Mr.. CALHOUN AND THE PREsDENT.--The
visit of Mr.. Calhoun to the White House
on New Years day, has caused little spe-
culation as well at Washington as at other
places. Mr.. G. and the President, have, it
appears, never been upon even speaking
terms, since the latter undermined the for
mer in the favor of Gen. Jackson, and
trickcd him out Of his candidacy for the
Presidency. What will grow out of this
strange coalition between materials SO u0-
like, nobody can predict. We will venture
to guess, however, that the breach will only
be wloned by this forced attempt to heal
it, and that the nearer Mr.. C. and the pre-
sident are brought together by CT cum tan
ces, the more likely they.wiii be to discover
the natural repulsion which each has to the
Other
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

10 remove ice from door steps, throw on
salt; It viii cause the ice to crack and be-
come loose, when it may be easily reno
we'd.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

PoLTIcAL PoRTRAlrs!- !--Messrs. VAN
BURgN, CALHOUN, PIcKINs and BLAIR, now
belong to the same political family. They
may be supposed to know each other well
We can therefore rely upon the fidelity Of
the folowing:-
Portrait ofthe Van Buren, A administration
painted by Pickins, 1881
sThe rocks, together with OBSCENE BIRDS
haue perchcd hemsciues in the high places Of
The lind, and ,oe sh here beneath surround
ed daily oith their filth and corruption.
'Thc gentlemen eAlr. Cambreens
said Mr.. Pickins has said this nation hat
been converted into a great gambling
house. He asked, ,0ho had brought il to H..
condition. THE PARTY NOW IN POW.
ERA VILER A MORE DEGRADED,
A MORE CORRUPT SET OF WRETCH
Els NEVER LIVED
Portrait of sJohn Catallne Calhoun
painted by Blair:- ...
'There was ONE, however, REpRoBATE
SPIRIT that could not bear to look upon the
bright and auspicous day Ohe day Var
Buren was innugurated; )and il aOas a pIeas
ure 10 all that The face Of CATALANE .ea:
not seen on The occasion! That place he oc.
cupIed when Gen. Jackson came in office
was filled by the kind and grave Colonel
Johnson &c.
Portrait of Blair by Pickens:-
A galvanized corpse.' 'That hideous
visage whereon envy and malignity are
blended in cadaverous union
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The publishers of the Detroit Advertiser
have been chosen printers to the state.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

TIE RIvER.-The Wheeling Times Of
last Saturday says, +" the river is nearly
clear of ice, but so low that very few boats
are running. The weather is rather cool
and about two inches of snow fell yester-
day We still hope for thaw, and con-
sequent rise within few days."-Cin.
Rep.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

The IRREGULARIrY OF THE MAILS
We do not recullect time when complaints
against the irregularty of the mails have
been so numerous and so general as they
have the season past. The complaint has
not been confined solely to the whig prints,
but even those of the administration have
joined in censuring the tarlincss, the un-
certainty and the irregularity of the mails,
not only on the minor, but on the great
routes, throughout the whole country, and
during all the changes of weather and sea,
sons, causes of complaint have existed.
What does it mean There must be some
thing wrong at head quarters The head
of the Post Office department is either neg
ligont or incompetent; or the democratic
doctrine of having the work done by poll
tical favorites does not operate well.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

Of more than five weeks suffered unmitiga-
ted tortures.
The frequency Of accidents from like eau
ses since cotton has become to SO great an
extent the common article of dress, should
teach great caution to those whose apparel
IS made up wholly or in part OF this mate
rial. M.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

David Allen has been appointed Post
Master of Perrysburg, vice Allen Hills,
whose term of office had erpired, e
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18
THOMAS CLARK.
F. l.. KIRTLAND,
IMPROVED FARMS, TOWN LOTS,
AND WILD LANDS.

LyOR SALE by the subscribers, who have
II entered upon the business of General
Land Agency, at their office, opposite the
Miami Hotel. Persons wishing TO sell or
buy real estate in Ohio, Michigan or In
diana, or to have taxes paid on their lands
in those states, may rely on our best exer-
tions to serve them. j. w. SCOTT,
D. DWIGHT.
Maumee City, Nov. 9, 1889. 81
YEAS by the chest } chest & a Cad-
= dies for sale by
may % CLARK. & FARGO.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

~
'py from the Evening Journal, was sung
New-Ycars eve ut Wine supper at Al
my. 1t is one of the ceverest patriotic
'ngs ever witten in the country, and will
} the rounds of the SIX ard twenty States
wherever there is Who journal pub
'hed.--N Y. Cour. 8. Enq.
THE HERO OF THE THAMES.
SONG WRITTEN ION THE CELEBRATION or new
YEARS EVE, DY THE UNIoNIsTs AND OTHERS.
Tune-The Poachers.
Let Loco Focos rail and rant
At currency and banks,
We're sick Of all their empty cant,
We spnrn them from our ranks.
We do not mind their silly talk,
Nor heed their idle claims; .t
We'll nuke the whole bandltti walk, ..
With our Hero Of the Thames
The Hero of the Thames, my boys,
The Hero of the Thames
When british foes assail'd our land,
And lowered on our coast,
Pray where did little Matty standI
Why snug behind--a post
post and place where oil his thought,
th' spo''S a'o"e ne a'His,'
WINE HARRISON our battles fought,
And conquer'd on the Thames!
The Hero of the Thames, my boys,
The Hero of the Thames.
IN VAN lhe hed ooa'S sougni 10 WIN
ioothold on our soiii
io "e' a'" o'oVe '"e" oack nsaln'
anu sa'eu our hohes from spoil
10 light their midnight fumes;
Oh they heard the deep mouth'd cannons roar
Upon theryer Thames
Upon the river Thames, my boys,
Upon the river Thames
nor there alone did victory fling
Her STANDARD 10 theskyj
Inc rroPhets town. the bard may sing,
winch saw the red coat fly.
Fort Meigs her trophy claims,
Where many gallant solder bled
With the Hero of the Thnmes!
The Hero ofthe Thames, nv boys.
The Hero of the Thames!
"hen Pence displayed her flag of white
And hnshed the bloody strife,
VINO then, victorious from the fight,
Withdrew to humble lfe'
No selfish, sordid aims,
Could ever for moment hold
The Hero of the Thames!
The Hero Of The Thames, my boys,
The Hero of the Thames
And there he stood behind his plough,
And drove his" team afell"
Content with rural honors now,
And what his farm might yield
-. :, =,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

RICHARD SELDENER bas been recognized
as Vice Consul of Sweden and Norway for
Philadelphia. .... t.r
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

UNITED STATES SENAroRs.-As frequent
inquiry has lately been made of us in regard
80 the expiration Of the term of service OF
several Senators, we think the following
table may prove acceptable at this time.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

GooD.--A collector Of means to pay the
expenses of the 9th Of January convention
at Columbus, nadvertantly suffered his Of,
flee to expire, by democratic Limitation
while he had funds in his hands. That is
to say, he found it convenient to be absent
with sky or seventy dollars of The pao'
PIES money. The Loco's are in great tri
bulatona at this inconvenent exposition of
their principles.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

CtMMITTEEs AND THINGs.--Since the
committee got up to wh'tewash Mr.. Me-
Diary, and to allow him to take with inpuni-
ty title Of the paper of the state, for his
own use, Mr.. Medary himself has been bu-
sy IN getting up committee at the states
expense. For this purpose, he has charged
Mr.. Lloyd of Cuyahoga with criminal Of
fence, which has resulted in the appointment
of an investigating committee, and the
bringing of a score or two of witnesses
from Cleveland, at an expense of some
thousands of dollars; all because the hyena
appetite of the state printer for slander
must be gratfied.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

Some time, last fall, gentleman, a
stranger IN Toledo was waiting the arrival
of steamboat at one of the wharyes in
that city; when, happening to cast his eyes
towards pile of boards in the vicinity he
saw an individual slowed away under its
lee, in the most furious stage ofthe ague-
shaking like the work. ngs of providence in
an earthquake, 5nd yawii ing and groaning
like the heavens in thunder storm. Anx-
ious to obtain all the information within
his reach, he thus commenced conversa-
ton with the unfortunate wight. "Ah
then they do have the ague in this countryp
"Why, oh, aw, ah," replied the subject,
"no;-they don't have it much exactly
about here, but they do have it up to Per-
rysburg and Maumee, like the D--l.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18
Nj UMEE GENERAL LAND
AGENCY.

THE Subscribers office in the CONNER
IL cial Block, is open on all business
hours for the purchase and sale of CITY and
Country Real Property Deeds, Mortgages
and Contracts drawn with neatness and dis
patch, and Maps, Plates and Diagrams
drawn on reasonable terms, and also Sur
veying done when necessary, preparatory to
selling or conveying Lands.
CLARK g. KIRKLAND.
THOMAS CLARK,
F. L. KIRKLAND. JE
REFER TO
GEORGE PARKMAN, Boston.
ST. JonN s. TousEY, ~. ".
BISHOP g. SwIFT. }'te'o fo'~'
J. II. BRoNsoN, Jefferson Counfv
T. ,. STEWART. Neo York.
CHARLES B. HuBnEL, bridgeport
J. SHERMAN, jr. Conn't.
w. T. BEEBEF. Cleveland, o.
MOORE MoRToS 8. Co. Quincy, M.
SHERMAN 6. NELSON. Fort Wayae.
Nov o. S2tf.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-01-18

Our TRADE WITH FaANCE The com
merce of the United States with France and
her dependencies, has been as foll0ws:-