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| MORAL lAsANIrY.-Some thirty years
ago, young lady, the only daughter OF Il
noble house III the north of Germany, from
having been one Of the most cheerful girls,
became subject to fits of the deepest mel
anchUy. All the entreaties OF her parents
were Insufficient to draw from her the rea
son OF 1t /; to their affection she was cold,
to thepcaresses rude and though society
| failed to enliven her, she bore her part in it
with a pJwer and venom OF sarcasm, that
were us strange to her former character as
they were unDecomlng her sex and youth.
rhe parents contrived, during her tempora-
ry absence from home to Investigate tile
contents Of her writing desk, but no indi-
cations OF concealed OF disappointed pas
sion were to be found, and it. was equally
clear that no papers had been removed.
The first news they heard of her was thot
the house In which she was visiting had
been burned to the ground that she had
been saved with difficulty, though her room
was not in that part Of the building where
the fire commenced that her escape had
at first been taken for granted +; and that
when her door was hurst open, she was
found still dressed and seated in her usual
melancholy attitude, with aer eyes fixed on
the ground. She returned home, neither
altered IN manner nor changed in demeanor
and as painfully brilliant in conversation
when forced into it. Within two months
OF her return home the house was burned
10 the ground, and her mother persisted in
the flames. She was again found in the
same state as on the iormer occasion suf.
fered herself to be led away without eager.
ness OF resistance; did hot alter her de.
pertinent upon hearing the fate Of her mo.
ther made no attempt TO console her faith.
er, and replied to the consolation OF her
friends with bitterness and scorn almost
denonlacal.
The father and daughter removed to a
spa fora change of scene. On the night
Of their arrival, the hotel was in flames, but
ihis time tho fire began in her apartment,
for from her window were the sparks nfsf|
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THE WHOLESALE STORE IN
TOLEDO.

TITUS, TOWNSEND s. TITUS, 22a
Il Pearl street, New-York, encouraged
by the share of support their BRANCH AT
TOLEDO received during the past year, will
continue the establishment. Experience
has proved that they were not over san
guine when they claimed facilities which
enabled them to sell goods in fact cheaper
than any other house west of .Np,D- York,
and they speak ,oih confidence ,ohen they
promise to offer stronger inducements to pur-
chasers than any other firm in the Western
country.
They would respectfully invite their old
customers, and the trade in general, .1ier-
chanis, Contractors, Hotel Keepers &c. to
give their stock an examination. Their as
sortment will consist as usual, principally Of
DRY GooDs AND GROCERIES,, with many
other such articles as the wants of the coun-
try may require.
As fresh invoices will be shipped from
Neo- York soeekly, through the season, they
will not now attempt to give detailed list
of their goods.
Store foot Of La Grange ST., Lotoer Toledo.
May 10, 1899. TITUS s. Co.
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: ted with, invited me to 60 to the Theatre
didn't exactly know what he meant, but
kinder thought Id go,any how-and ] wen
accordin. Such sightsas | seed there, o.
J lordy Why. Squire, you hant nj
idee p
"Well, well, never mind all that--nnswe
my question-where did you come from
who are you what are you doing here J.
Tell me at once y
"Now don't Squire what's the use o
gettin in a passion and putin me out SO Of
ten? Wa, as ] was sayin, | went to the
theatre, and-'Squre you can't guess wha
see there! There was a gal there, jest
about half dressed, and the way she die
make her legs and nekked arms fly rounl
was no business to nobody, now tell you
Then there was Teller come out in his night
cap and calico gownd he stomped and hol.
Tered as if he had got into nest of yeller
Jackets, till young feller, dressed up tew
+, kill in spick and span new broadcIoth, comes
in and paeifes the old man, and carries of
the gal and then--"
"Now, Mr.. Hemingway, just attend tc
me one moment, if you please. Will you
give some account of yourself?'
"Wal, Squire, kalklate | will, You
must know, then, that--by the bye, Squire,
do you know where Portland is, way down
in the State of Maine 2"
eyes, well go on,"
"Why, | didn't come from there But
there's place in the same State called
Kennebunk spuse you know where that
is tew, don't ye o.
"Yes, yes, pray go on. You say you
came from Kennebunk %
"NoI don't 'Suulre not exactly. If YOU
must know all about it, I'll tell you. My
name is Abijah Hemingway, son of old
deacon Ezra Hemingway, of Saco, Maine.
They cali me principally, Long Bile, for
shortness. Eve rot sister airnin her four
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OHIO STATE JOURNAL FOR THE
SESSION..


In c"nsonance with previous usage, the
proprietor OF the ONO STATE JOURNAL
submits the following Prospectus to the
consideration OF the citizens OF ONO. Ihe
political character OF the Journal Is SO well
known, that no new comments are necessa-
ry to expla;pyit. It's unequlvocally oPpo-
sed to the administration OF Martin van
Buren, ana 10 ali the mad schemes OF hlm-
,;,u, s,,,d;.y in tho n.tb of ito L,nr ,you-
ad and Iona cherisbcd nr;ncinles. Snccess
cannot cor1upt it. nor defeat in,Iuidate it,
As faithful sentinel on the wntch-tower Of
American liberty. il will ALWAYS he fobnd
mIa.Iu1 awake on ,ts I' nosi y ~ ''
Dnr;nr hcw;n,or abundance f,r,orost-
;no ,nat,sr mi NAV he eynected from the halls
e ~ omr ~ S,o,a I on,sIatura The vol of
d. D. rran, 10 n hs t;n;sbed h, tho ms
;or;,v who now rule tr;umnb,nt and we in
Jorl.y wnu .,I,pa' Sta,a ia0 ao w. ~
tn investigate its oncrntion and its nrog ress
O,r n attan7;on w,ll he g;ven to tho snh;act
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NOTICE.

TNHE subscriber having returned from
u New York with stock of goods em.
bracing all kinds in his line Of business, is
prepared to execute work in the most fash
ionable and workman like manner. My
stock of goods consists of a few choice pie
ces ofsuperior west Of England broadcloth,
splendid assortment of cassimeres and ves-
tings of the latest and most approved pat
terms. | have spared no pains in selecting
under my own immediate inspection the
best trimming materials to be found in mark
ct, which hope the public will duly appre-
ciate. feeling myself extremely grateful
for past fayors, the acknowledgement Of
which ! feel lie due to the public. ! still
flatter myself they will continue to encour-
age by calling q, my shop, situated few
doors from tho corner Of Eric and Conant
street, where shall always DO found ready
and willing to do justice to any call 10 my
line Of business.
HENRY OSBORN.
Naumes City, oct. 30, 1850. 80
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30.
TRANSPORTATION.
BUFFALO LINE, Erie Canal.
TIjADUEUs 10Y A. co prour;,

BUFFALO LINE, Erie Canal.
TRADDEUs JOY & CO., Proprietor
T0NNECTED with steam frei ight boat.
" and vessels on Lake Erie.
The Proprietors and Agents ofthis line
will contract for the transportation of Goods
or Produce at fair rates, and pledge them.
selves to those who may entrust Property
to their care for transportation, that the
same shall be forwarded with care and des-
patch: and that any damage that may oc.
cur to property shipped by the above line,
which the Propristors may be liable for,
shall be adjusted in the most prompt an.
liberal manner.
AUTHORISED AGENTS.
Carpenter & Myers, Toledo.
Hiram Joy, No. 18 Soulh-street, ". Y.
Thaddeus Joy & Co., ALBANY.
Joy & Webster, Buffalo.
Richard Winslow g. Co., Cleveland.
Hull 81 Shepard, .Massilon.
Priest & Page, Linie Fails, ". Y.
Samuel Adams g. Co., Dresden.
b. Coms,ock g. Co., Columbus.
M. B. Ross s. Co., Portsmouth.
July 13. IS.
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seen to issue, and again was she found dfesS-
sed, seated and ina revprie. The hoteh
was the property Of the sovereign of the,
little state in which the spa was situated.
An investigation took place--she was arr
rested, and at once confessed that on each
OF the three occasions she had beenthe culs
prlt--that she could not tell wherefore, ex-
cePt that she had an irresistible longing u
set houses on fire. Each time She had
strlven against it as long as she could, bus
was unable to withstand the temptation--.
that this longing first superyened few
weeks after she had been seized with n sud-
den depression of spirits--that she sa,e 8
hatred for all the world,. but had strength
to restrain frem oaths and curses against II,
She is at this moment in a mad house,
where she was first allowed some liberys
but after an exhibition OF homocidul mo.
nomanla towards a child of furocty most
appalling, it was found necessary to- apply
the seyerest restraint. She still possesses
her memory her reasoning powers, hcs
petuiant wit and observes the most scrupu-.
lous dellcacy.-Monthly Law .Bagazine.
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A CoWARD's BRAVERY.

At the storming of Morne Fortune, il
the West Indies, knew Of an Irish office
Of the name of W., who had lately jonet
his corps. He led the forlorn hope and dis
played cool determination that surprise,
the oldest soldiers. Bearing the Kings co
lors in one hand, and waving his sword with
the other, he was the first 10 ascend the
ladder, and plant our victorious standsrd il
the breach.--W. was thanked in public or.
ders by his commanding officer, who con
gratulatedtim on his bravery, and inform.
ed him that he was recommended for mme.
date promotion. What was his surprise
when the younger soldier answered, that
all he wished to obtain was leave to return
home and throw up his commission in favor
of younger brother, who ardenty wished
to embrace the profession of arms. The
Colonel surprised at so singular request,
was naturally anxious to know to what he
could attribute so strange resolution in a
young man with SO bright career before
him.
ais it a wish to see your father :"
"No, sir,' was the cold reply of w.
"You are perhaps in love, and perhaps
fear the danger Of absence ?"
I" No, sir; If absence could produce any
alteration IN the affection of one that we
might love, it would be proof that her at
tachment was of very trail nature."
"What then can be your motives you
have Just distinguished yourself before the
enemy, you are now lieutenant, and IN all
likelihood another battle aud you may ub-
tain acompany."
"This Is exactly the reason why l wish
to quit the SERVICE"
"What, the prospect of rapid promo
tion o.
Tho colonel thought him mad.
"No, sir, but the fear of degradation"
You speak in riddles"
"Then, sir, must be explicit it is the
very expectation of other conflicts in which
you are kind enough 10 think may again
distinguish myselfthat cunvinces me that the
career of arms is not my destiny. Mist |
confess the painful truth the sight of the
first man that fell near me in the ranks
struck me with that sense of danger, that
innate feeling Of self preservation, that to
my shame own it, was on the point Of
myself forever when the next
man was klled, bespattering me with his
brains for moment was nearly struck
blind, yet moved ON mechanically with
our party! was aroused from this apa-
thetic state by the loud cheers of my com
panions i. seemed to ire dream. felt
inspired with an unknown energy-I knew
not where was when found myself on
the breach, my colors planted in the ruin,
surrounded by the dead and dying. What
may appear to you, cir, still more strange,
scarcely knew myself. lguned on my uni
form, wondered al my transformation from
the peaceable garb wore in my fathers Of
fce Che was an attorney to the trappings
of soldier. In short. all appeared to me
| vision. The kind congratulations OF my
soon restored me to my senses,
which soon convinced me that the closot
vas more natural to me than the field"
THIS candid confession OF what might be
,allrd natural feeling, did not deter his CON-
handing officer from urging him to perse-
,cre in the profession his resolution was
innlterabe. He returned to Ireland his
,rother succeeded him in the regiment
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THE LAST PINoH.--A clergyman attend
ing culprit on the scaifold, after tne
usual prayers, asked, as matter of course.
"And now, ere | bid farewell, is there
any thing can do for you, my poor soul!"
"Yes, sir" answered the pinioned one
engerly, "yoa can be of the greatest com
fort to me: just put your hand in my waist
coat pocket, you will find paper ofsnuff'
--'do open it, and give me pinch. Icant
help myself. I'd do as much for you if yon
was in my situation, and shall feel obliged
to you as long as live."
The good divine vexed not parting soul
by saying anything about the sin and folly
Of such a request at such a moment, nnr
the untitness of the Office proposed for ont.
of his cloth. He administered this last con.
ISOLATION, and as he retired, heard the con-
demned sinner exclainl--
"New I'm happy.'
A moment more, and, as the newspapers
say, he was "launched into eternity.
Truly, the ruling prssion is strong IN
death.
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BLooDHoUND WAR.-Late accounts from
Florida, state that Major Bailey, with Elk
bloodhounds, had failed upon an Indian trail ,
which led to camp Of forty, four Of whnn,
were killed, and the rest run Of, leaving
their moccaslns, sc. behind. One dog
was killed by the Indians. How is thi,i
We thought the government had disclaim-
ed the employment of bloodhounds. Isl
Major Bailey regular. If SO, win he bd
tried by court martial for this hosad-isli
conduct!--N. Y. Alias.
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YANkEE HUMOR,

We find the following in late No. O
the st. Louis Bulletin. in the shape of ,
Police Report. 1t is really good
PoLICE OFFICE, Nov. 7.
.Abvah Hemingway was brought up from
the black hole this morning. One glance
at his face and appearance was sufficient tc
designate beyond doubt, to what genus Of
the species homo he belonged. The
sbrewd twinkle of small grey eye--the
cotton bandanna handkerchief, curiously
twisted about his long lathe neck--the stri-
ped trowsers, scarce meeting at mid leg
with a pair of substantial blue wooden stock
ings--lhe broad striped Valencia vest, with
the stripes running diagonally across the
chest and meeting in an acute angle at the
waistband, the shock of coarse hair which
hung about the forehead like bundle of
buckwheat over pumpkin--all betrayed an
unalloyed Yankee, of the greenest kind
to use his own expression, gust picked off
the BUSH"
Having taken his seat, he crossed his legs
put his elbow upon his knee, and dropped
his under Jaw into the palm of his right
hand, exhibiting in the maneuvre an enor-
nous quid of plg-tail, which he continued
~ 'c'i anu twis' aoou' |" MS nouth' Wh'ie
ms iuce eA"'p''oo 'l'e inos' 'ou'crous con
The witnesses having been called up,
stateo 'iia'' US lhey were coming down Sc
cond street last night, about IL o'clock,
they heard voice which appeared to pro-
ceeu c par'iy rl rro'i uHaer grounu, callag out
III ne'p. iney Fioceeueu 70 lle spot
whenGe 'he ho,Se see'heu " proceed, wnen
they discovered Tue prisoner IN newly dug
ce1ar,tiap' Wlln ,r sesar III ms mouth lie
eu e sea.eu n',,sen aaes ol 'ne 2oorhef stone
OF the ne" eaihce' ana was smoking away
very dehoera.eiy' every no" ana then call
ing out c, ny lne pahes CONT You come
ahu nelp d 'e'iow ou.' soilie OH ye I IL TINS
Is Tue way gu treat strangers OUT mere
guess ge' NUN as soon us poss'ole' But
u any On you eve, come u oaco' kalkl-
iale you ." Jesse Ai'e' considerable el-
lorl he was dragged out ana the watch
men supposlng h'ai 10 oe e'tner drunk or
crazy, iougea nim IN lhe calapoose'
At lliis s1age o' 'ie e'taehce' Mr. fiem-
VINO hao oeen ,of some !ime ve-
ry huget'y, otoke OUT w'th' "lou oe darn
gu l hau NJ ufunk a,op ol notnin 10
sPeah on sepce ieit daa cluef -oarrel IN
oaco ne was ordered 10 sit down.
AN. golh 10 nave ho chahce to say
.inN,
INT alssehliy' slr Keep quie!.
j.. ane ,,,;'a o.nei testimony aaVing Oecn gone
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BUSINESS LOTS TO LEASE.

TlHEsubscrlber for the purpose ofafford
IL .ng conveniences tomen of business
who are desirous to settle in this place, offel
for sale at reasonable prices, orto lease al
moderate rents, the following lots, upon the
principal business streetsin this town.
10, 20, 81; north side Broadway; rs
West side of Canal street; l3O Corner Of
William st. a in block l,north side of So.
phiasst; Also large number Of lots eiigi-
bly, situated for residences.
For information and terms apply to
l. D. BEAUGRAND, Maumee City.
R. DICKERSON, lro,,.rsonJ,,sl,,
LA. @. RAWSON, N'"'' '""'"S'
l5-tf
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. lnere Is great deal OF beauty, tender simple
ne following verses, as well as true patriotism,
irm manly feeling III short, II 10 IN efiIuence iro
heart OF an lrishman, thinking aloud.-Phii. Gaz.
FIN sittin' on the s,ile, Mary,
Where we sat side by side,
ona bright May mornin' long ago,
When first you were INV bride;
rhe corn was springn' fresh and green,
And the lark sang loud and high,
And the red was on thy lip, Mary,
And the love-light in your eye.
The place Is little changed, Mary;
The day is bright as then;
The lnrk's loud song is In my ear,
And the corn is green again.
But ! miss the soft clasp OF your hand,
And your breath warm on my cheek,
And still keep list'hiD' for the words
You never more may speak.
'Tis but a step down yonder lane,
And the little church stands near
The church where we were we'd Mary
! see the spire from here
But the grave yard lies between, Mary,
And my step might break your rest;
For I've laid you, darling down to sleep,
With your baby on your breast.
Pm very lonely now, Mary,
For the poor make NO new friendsj
But oh they love thee better still,
The few our Father sends
And you were all had, Mary
My blessn' and my pride;
There's nothin' left to care for now,
Since my poor Mary died
Yours was thegood brave heart, Mary,
That still kept hoping on,
When the trust in God had lelt my soul,
And my arms young strength had gone.
There WIS comfort ever on your lip,
And the kind look on your browj
lbless you, Mary, for tina. same,
Though you can't hear me now.
thankyou for the patient smile,
When your heart wus fit to break,
When the hunger-pan was gnawin' there,
And you hid ii, for my sake!
] bless you Tor the pleasant word,
When your heart was sad and sorej
Oh I'm thankful You are gone, Mary,
Where grief can't reach you more.
I'm biddin' you a long farewell,
My Mary-kind and true
But I'll not forget you, darn,'
In the land I'm goin too:
They say there's bread and work for all,
And the sun shines always there,
But I'll not forget old Ireland,
Were 1t fly times MS far!
And often In those grand old woods
I'll sit and shut my eyes,
And my heart will travel back again
To see the place where Mary iiesj
And I'll think | see the little stile
Where we sat side by side,
And the springin' corn, and the bright May mo
When first you were my bride
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The Toronto Patriot says that a young
man IN that city, drummer, is to run
great match against time. Upon this, that
invetera,s punster, Prentice, says, there
can be no doubt Of his winning. A drum
nsr ought certainly to be ablc to bed'
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AMERICAN HOTEL.

AMERICAN HOTEL.
Summit street, near the loDer teamboat
landing, Toledo.
ID N. N.LAWTON takes this opportunity
HI. to inform the public that he has taken
the above splendid establishment, and fitted
it up in good style for the accommodation
of all who may favor him with their GUS
tom. He intends to try the experiment of
keeping the best of every thing, and thus
merting substantial reward from there's
ident and travelling public.
March, 16 1899 soft
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The last case is that Of farrier, who,
in making horso-shoes nails, instead of to-
king nail.rod, deliberately put his own
hand into the fire, heating /, rsd-hot, hau,.
mered each Of bis fingers into nails, tie
thumb into toe-cork, and did not discover
his mistake ill the horse was shod and
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RETAIL STORE IN TOLEDO.


TITUS, TOWNSEND s. TITUS, ee9
Il Pearl street, New-York, will, in addi-
ton to their Wholesale Store, continue the
RETAIL BRANCH of their house at Toledo,
under the firm of J. A. TITus g. Co. Fresh
supplies of goods will be received weekly
through the season, and they will continue
their boast of having the handsomest, cheap
est, and best selected Stock ever offered in
Toledo, which will consist Of Day Goops,
GRocRRIRs, Doors AND SHOES, NAILS, Oh,
CARPKTING &c.
Their goods were selected expressly for
this store, and are of the choicest and rich
est description. Terms-Cash only.
]. A. TITUS g. Co.
Corner Of Summit q Locust streets
Lower Toledo, MAY 10, 1899.
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"Thats what call fair shake as the
Illinois sqnatier said when he shook HE
toe nails off with the ague.
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NO MISTAKE.

NO MISTAKE.
nR. ST. CLAIR would give notice to
1.-the people of Maumee City and vicini-
ty, that he has disposed Of his interest in
the store of o. Williams & Co., with the
full intention Of pursuing the science and
practice. of Medicine. Therefore hopes to
merit Reconnaissance of the public pat
ronage.
March 5, 1889. 49tf
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THE LAMENT OF THE IRISH EMIL
GRANT.

There great deal of beauty tender simplicity In
the following verses, well true patriotism, and
hrm manly feeling III short, IT 10 efIuence from the
heart OF an lrishmun, thinking aloud.-PhH. Gaz.
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ted with, invited me to 60 to the Theatre.
| didn't exactly know what he meant, but ]
kinder thought Id go,any how-and ! went
accordin. Such sightsas seed there, oh
lordy Why. Squire, you hant no