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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29
w hole No. I52.
A CORPSE GOING TO A BALL.

Those vino read the thrilling "passage
from the diary ofa London Physician" tha
were published a few years since, will re
member one tale under the title of +" Dealt
at the Toilet" Although it was ASSERTED
by the writer that these narratives were tn,
records of tacts few, presume, were will
ing to belle that real life could furnish
matter Of such romantic interest. Especial.
ly did the one alluded to strike nv own
mind as quite unnatural, and read il, a,
others, admiring the genius more than the
veracity Of the writer.
Perhaps some who have seen the words
at the head Of this article may imagine that
they are about te be treated to a passage
from the dreams of fancy; but they are
mistaken. have sad and solemn tale of
truth TO relate, and when it has been read
there will be no hesitation in believing tbot
"hu'hIs stranger than fiction" No COL
orng shall be laid on the story; no art of
establishment shall heighten its interest; it
shall be told to others as it was told to me
and you shall be convinced that there is no.
thing more than truth in the story of
corpse that went toa ball.
You recollect the first day of Jasnary,
l840. 1t was Il bitter cold day. It was
cold as far south as the city Of New York,
and here up in the country, where am
writing, 1t was terribly severe. You could
not ride against the wind far without being
exposed to freezing. Ihave heard of two
cases ofdeath by cold on that day in this re-
glon, and Of another cage in which the suf-
ierer was saved by great exertion, when at
the point OF pershing.
The night of that day was to be ubserv-
ed, as is usual here, by New Years ball.
Invitations had been extended for many
miles around, and a great gathering OF the
young, and gay, and thoughiless was ex.
pected. Extensive preparations had been
made for an evening of merriment and glee,
and merry hearts beat quickly in anticipa-
tI'n OF tho pleasures of the scene. None
was happier in the thought of coming
Joy than Miss -, who took her seat in
the sleigh, by the side of her partner fOl The
evening, and set out for a ride of some
twenty miles, TO Join tn dance. She was
Young and gay, and her charms of yonth
""N pShutJ hSNCI HtTt lUVGIlCT lllun Wnnn |
dressed for that New Years ball. Ofcourse
too thlnly clad for the season, and especially
tor that dreadful day, she had not gone far
before she complained of being cold, very
cold; but their anxiety TO reach the end of |
their ride IN time to be present at the open-
ng OF the lnce, induced them to hurry on
wards without stopping by the way. Not
ong alter thus complaining, she said that
'he felt perfectly comfortable, was now
quite warm, and that there was no neeessi-
y OF delay on her account. They reached,
1t length, the house where the company
we're gathering: the young man leaped
rom the sleigh, and extended his hand to
'sslst her out, but she did not offer hers
he spoke to her, but she answered not: she
vas dead-trozcn stlff--a corpse on the
way to ball!-.New York Observer.
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JIl.WID VI HDIOOI
"Washlnston, Dec. ls, 1911"

"Resoution directing models to be struck
and together with the thanks of Con
gress, presented to Major General Hnrri
son, and Gov. Shelby, and for other pur.
| poses.
"Resolued by the Senate and House oy
Representatives. Of The U. S. Of America in
Congress assembled, That the thanks OF
Congress be, and are hereby presented to
Major General VIM. H. Harrison and Isaac
Shelby, late Governor of Kentucky, and
through them the officers and men under
their command, for their gallantry and good
conduct in defeating the combined British
and Indian forces under MAJOR General
Proctor on the Thames, in Upper Cunada
on the fifth day of October, one thousand
eight hundred and thirteen, capturing the
British army, with their baggage, camp
equipage, and artillery, and that the Prcsi-
dent of The United States be requested to
cause two god medals to be struck, embe.
NAUTICAL of his triumph, and presented to
General Harrison and Isaac Shelby, late
Governor of Kentucky.
HENRY CLAY,
"Speaker of the House of Representatives.
"JOHN GTLLIARD,
"President of the Senate, pro. TEN.
"Aprll 4, 1816-Approved,
GAMES MADISON"
Well now, will any man, in whose veins
a drop of American blood flows, calnmniate
Gen. Harrison ?--What evidence more does
any one want of his services and his hon
esty than Is containec in the foregoing ex-
tracts
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

SISTER NANCE AND THE AeRR.-Wo
were travelling not long since, in Illinois,
and called at house near the road side to-
solicit drink of water; when the follow
ing conversation occurred: well my boy,
how long have you lived here?
" ! don't know, sir, but mother says ev-
er since was BORN"
" Have you any brothers or sistersT'
" Yes, few. Ten or 'leven, reckon" !"
" Pretty healthy here isn't it1
eyes but sometimes we have little
ager.
"Any of you got it now?
3" Yes, few on US gon to have the
shake, this afternoon.
+" How manyl
"Why ali ofus, except sister Nance, and
she's sichn dalnatlon cross critter, the aser
wont take OH her; and if it did she is Gus
sed contrary she would not shake, no how
you could fix her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

NEWSPAPER PosTAGg.-Mr. Henry, Of
Pa, has offered reso riions in the Honse, to
instruct the Committee on Post offices &c.
to inquire into the expediency of so alter
ing the rates of postage, that all newspa-
pers shall be carried by mail in the respec-
tive counties where they are published,
without charge.
The same committee have been instruct.
ed to inquire into the expediency Of redu-
cling the rates of postage generally.
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From the Baltimore Patriot.
JOHN G. CALHOUN MY 10.
AcoMIc POLITICAL soNo.


AcoMIc POLITICAL soN0.
Tune" John anderson my Jo.'
John @. Calhoun my Jo John, I'm sorry for your fate
You've nufy'd the Tariff laws, you've nullifyd yon
statej
You've nullifyd your party, John, and principle. yo
know,
And now you've nullIy'd ourself, John @. Calhoun
my 10.
Oh John how could You look into the face Of Henry
The glory of the Western World and of the worlt
awayj
You cad his MASTER John but that can ne Ell
For he "woud not own you for slave" John G. Cal
houn my 10.
The Father Of the Tariff. John and Patron of tho Arts
He seeks to build his country up In spite Of foreign
partsj
And Harrison will soon upset the little Van & Co,
And renoyate tho Ship Of state, John G. alhoun my
John g. Calhoun my Jo John ambition In despair.
Once made you nuy the ohois the hafof II to share
The "whole hog now you've gone" with Kendall, Blair
g. Co.
But "yon've got the wrong SOW by the sor," John c
Calhoun my Jo.
American mechanics John, will never sell their voe's
For Mint drops or for Treasury bills or even British
coats;
They want no English coaches, John, white servants
ihev forego,
For their carriage of Yankee stamp John c. Calhoun
Oh John he is slippery blade with whom you've got
to deal,
He'll pass between your clutches too, Just like living
eel;
You think he'll recommend you, John, but Van will
neer do SO,
For he wants the fishes for himself John c. Calhoun
myJo.
John c. Calhoun nv Jo John, IL this you dare to doubt
Go ask the Li,ing Skeleton who deals his out
Hisvortes are markd John, the mark you cannot toe
And you'll soon repent the bargain made, John C. Cal
houn my 10.
This is dirty business John, go wash your little hands,
And never bow your knee again to cunning Vans com
mands;
" How you of for soap" John cannot say know
But "your mother does not know you're OUT" John c.
Calhoun my Jo
The brave sons of the South John will never own you
more,
And Benton's Mint drops will not save-you're rotten
to the core;
The People will no power, John on such as you be-
stow,
And you've ump'd your final somerset, John G. Cal
houn my Jo.
John C. Calhoun my Jo John, you'll ride with little
Van.
From yonder jVhited Sepuchre, with all Its molly clan
The Journey will be long J'hn now mindI tell yon so,
For they never can return again, John C. Calhoun my
10.
Then better my Jo John, our sad affairs will hx
in principle, the Wings of seyenty-six;
The officers they'll purge John swartwoutes all will
And sycophantic fellows too, John c. Calhoun my Jo.
The Farmer of North Bend John, will poughthe weels
away,
And the terror Of Tecumseh then will gain another day
America will flourish John, mechanics fnl employ,
And our merchants will rejoice indeed, John c. Cal
houn my Jo.
Iohn G. Calhoun my Jo john when one term shall ex-
plre
He'll drop the rens of power and with dgnisy retire.
TO look upon smiling land, that he has rendered so
And every Wing will cry AMEN John C. Calhoun
myJo.
MILFORD BARD.
Poets Garrst, Baltimore, Jan. ls4O.
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BURR's LIFE AND TINES OF HARRrsoN.
s. j. Burr, one of the original editors of
Thea N. Y. Wing, has written the "Lfs
and Times of William Henry Harrison."-
1t gives an account of the Generals career
from his birth to the present time. 1t 10
got up in neat style, Published by L. w.
Ransom. 1856 Fulton street, and is enbel-
lished with well executed portrait of the
hero Of Tippecanoe.-.N. ]. Alias.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

LIFE OF AN EDIToR.--Say what we will.
tn life of an Editor conscious Of eenuuss
whose home is above the storm, Is but q
tissue of thankess, hopeless, miserabls
hours--From dsy to d-y, he must earn his
bread, by meeting in vulgar strife with the
world, and hearing IN silent bitterness the.
scorn, the jest the calumny. and the mock
cry of 'ere itures beneath all nams.' Like
camel, he must wend his weary way over
a 'mental desert, and toll for creatures,
that goad him at every step with heartIess
rlbaldry.--Pnbc sentiment is tread-milI
--and he is the convict that must keep il
in notion These things are enough 10
make spirit bend like reed, and we have
often thought of them with unfathomable
agony that drove US well nigh to madness.
But we can bare on while our brethren Of
inner sensbllIties are fainting around us.
Our pillow was never made of down--the
winds of heaven visited our cheek roughly
in childhood-our sinews were turned to
IRON by toll, and cold and storm--and we
'eel' that we can mingle in the conflict Of
man with man, and sustain ourselves with
out defeat or disgrace. The end has not
yet come Hartford Repiew.
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BUSINESS LOTS TO LEASE.

TNHEsubscrlber for the purpose ofafford,
IL !ng conveniences tomen of business,
who's desirous to settle in this place, offer
for sale at reasonable prices, orto lease at
moderate rents, the following lots, upon the
principal business streets in this town.
19, 90, 81; north side Broadway; rs
West side of Canal street; 100 Corner Of
William st. q in block |, north side of So
phia st; Also large number of lots eiigi-
bly, situated for residences.
For information and terms apply to
]. D. BEAUGRAND, .Maumee City.
R. DICKERsON, Lo,,pr snudusku.
LA. @. RAWSON, A0'0e' '"''""'"y'
l5-tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

A New DRBurANrE.~--Mr. Tasistro,
late editor fthe Exposltor, in New York,
is about to appear Mt the Park as Zango,
III the tragedy of" Revenge" Mr.. Tasis-
tro is classical scholar, racy writer, and
i. is said that he formerly performed the
part in London, as an amateur with gres
credit to himself.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

A COMMON TUNE.-A lady the other day,
who had made some progress on the piano.
and whose vanity prompted her to display
her proficiency on every occasion, asked
another who was sitting by her, if she knew
what she was playingl Il do answered
her friend, 'you play it very often 'But
what is it calledP 'IAe .fool,' returned the
other,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

A pedagogue in Berkshire moi long sincs
enquired of a boy, 'what part of speech is
Oh? and All? the knight Of the rod attempt
ed TO illustrate by again asking, what should
you say if a man seized You violently by the
arm? Why, | should tell him to let me
alone, darnation quick!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

DEATH OF A KlNa.-The old king Of
Denmark, Frederick vi. is dead. His life
was embittered by the insanity of his father
and the punishment of his mother. Kings
must suffer as well as subjects.--.M o.
Picaynne.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

POSITIVELY his last appearance" as the
sailor said when he saw his comrade sink to
rise no more.
elf David killed Gnliah, armed with but
one sling, how many Gollahs could fellow
Kill who had taken dozen brandy cock.
tails p
"Rather down in the MOUTH as the toad
said when he stuck in the snakes throat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

A few days since an engine arrived at the
Columbia railroad bridge, from Rending,
54A miles, with 85 loaded cars and s72 tons
OF merchandise Running time, 4 hours
20 minutes. 1858 barrels Of flour, % cords
of hickory wood, and 81 tons ofnails, form.
ed part Of the freight.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

FIREM&N's ToAsr.-The following capi-
tai toast was given at late festival Of the
Detroit tiremen, by Mr.. Yeller. one of the
Engineers of the Department.
" The Ladies.-The only incendiaries
who kindle a flame which 1oater will not
eriingutsh. IN Y. Alias.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

There is a solsmnity in the thought of a
recent death, which will associate itself with
the very walls from whence we are con-
scious that soul has just taken its flight to
eternity.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

DEATH OF THE MEXICAN MINISTER.
Mr.. Francisco Pizarro Martinez, late En-.
voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo-
tentiary Of the Republic of Mexico, died
at his residence in Georgetown, on Sunday
last. His funeral took place yesterday
.Hadisonian. III
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RETAIL STORE IN TOLEDO.

TITUS, TOWNSEND 81 TITUS, 2es
Il Pearl street, New York, will, in addi-
tion TO their Wholesale Store, continue the
RETAIL BRANCH of their house at Toledo,
under the firm of ]. A. TrTUs s. 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 eUer offered in
Toledo, which will consist Of Day GooDs,
GROCERIES,, Doors AND SHOES, NAILS, OIL,
CARPETING sc.
Their goods were selected expressly for
this store, and are of the choicest and rich
est description. Terms-Cnsh only.
]. A. TITUS & Co.
Corner Of Summit &, Locust streets
Lower Toledo, May 10, 1899.
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GENERAL HARRIsoN. Gen. Harriscu vss,
once offered two-thirds of the town.site Of
St. LOUIS, for the simple signature Of his
name. Had he complied, he would now
nave been the richest man west of the Alle<
games. Acting on the principle, that q
pubic officer should be even above suspi>
cion, he rejected the offer. To those ofthe
present day, who only associate the posess-
sion OF Office with the means Of ACQUIRING
wealth, this will appear unaccountable, IF
not highly improper. With them,- the har-
dest and most complicated matter 10 be un-,
derstand, appears to be, plain straiRbt-eor>-
ward honesty.-But the greut body Of the
people will comprehend il, and will aprYe-
clate the conduct Of the man who valued
his character more than he did paltry
weal.h.- Galene Guzette..
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

We know not what to make of our pre-
rcnt weather, unless we make fun oft.
It isas changeable as time in April
warm, cold, wet and dry, half dozen times
a day.--M o. Times.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

To be a christian at all, in the scriptursl
sense, is business Of unwearied attention
and watchtuiness, and labour; but TO be a
teacher, an example, a shepard to Cock, re-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

To The Senate and House Of Repressntatiuss ofhs u S.
81 lay before Congress twu letters, re.
ceived from Gov. Harrison of the Indiana
territory, reporting the particulars and the
issue Of the expedition under his command
notice of which was taken in INV commu-
nication of Nov. S.
"While it is deeply lamented that so
many valuable lives have been lost in the
action which took pace on the 7th utlmo.
Congress wall see with satisfaction the
danntlGss spirit and fortitude displayed by
every description of the troops engaged, as
we'll as the collected frmness which dlstinr
ulshed their commander on an occasion re-
quiring the utmost exertions of vaor and
discipline.
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The following tribute of praise was paid
to General Harrison, in 1871, by eleven oil
the officers who fought under his banner al
the battle of TiPpecance
"Shoud our country again require our
services to oppose civilized or savage foe,
we should march under Gen. Harrison with
the most perfect confidence of victory aud
fame.
JOEL COCK, J. SMELLING,
r. B. BURTON, o. G. BURTON,
N. ADAMS, C. FULLER,
A. HAWKINS, G. GOODING,
Fl. BURCHSTEAD, ]. ID. FOSTER,
HOSEA BLOOD"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

ORIGIN OF SLANDBR.--l There is bu. ont
origin Of SIander, and that Is in the tea
tattlng and idle, silly and mischievous chit.
chat, OF both men aud women. We never
heard OF SANDER yet, that could not be
traced back to some poor, loafing set of de
Wis, who hang around each other Ike black
snakes Ill the sun, to mIngle their poison
together; or else to sumo tea-plrty, made
pof scandal-dealing. characler-canvassin
old maids and old women. Miss Somebody
drops a word without thought, Miss Some
body y'else adds to it. and repeats 1t without
thinking, and Mrs. Dont-h now. who, re.e
rally shapes the version to her own tongtie
without knowing it. How much mischief
grows out of mere harmless word The
tongue is an unruly member, and needs brl
ding. As n specimen of the origin of
slander we copy the remarks of somebody,
not little versed in its history.
Mother Jasper told me that she heard
Great woods wife say that John Hardstnn's S
aunt mentioned to her that Mrs. L,lsty was
present when the widow Brakeman said
that Burtil's cousin thought Ensign Doo-
Titles sister believed that old Miss Oxley
reckoned that sam Trife's better half had
told Mrs. Spaudlng that she heard John
Kheumer's say that Mrs. Gorden ought to
be ashamed Of herself !-Hariford Re
pietp,
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No less than twenty-eight printers were
Knocked INTO R at Fannin's massacre in
Texas. Ala-
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A CLOUD OF WITH ESSES.

a ACLUUU UF' WIN ESSES.
Gen. Anthony Wayne, in his letter to
the Secretary of War, giving an official ac.
connt of his sanguinary Indian Battle, in
1899, said
"My faithful and gallant Lieutenant Har.
rison, rendered the most essential services
by communicating my orders in every d.
rection, and by his conduct and bravery,
exciting the troops to press for victory"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

"Mnsi- Is he food OF love-" but We have
found out that il takes something more sub
stauii,i for uatrimnnv.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

AMERICAN HOTEL.
Summit street, near the lotoer steamboat
landing, Toledo.
ID N. LAWTON takes this opportunity
h. 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
meriting substantial reward from the res
ident and travelling public.
March, 16 1899 soft
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that country, from those exertons, we can
not for moment: withhold our need of ap-
plause."
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Message ofsymor Snyder, Gov. of Penn.

Message ofSymor Snyder, Gov. of Penn
sylvania Dec. 10, 1918:
Already is the brow of the young war
rior, Croghan, encirced with laurels and
the blessings of thousands of women and
children, rescued frcm the scalpng knife Of
the ruthless savage of the wilderness, anu
from the still more savage Proctor, rest on
Harrison and his guIlant army"
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Gov. Shelby to Mr.. Madison, May 18th
1914, says:
81 feel no hesitation to declare to you
that believe Gen. Harrison to be one Of
the first military characters ever knew
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-02-29

NA9IosAt Dssr.-l'he whole snoa.s
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ards or traitors but under one (Harrison)
who had proved himself to be wise, pru-
dent, and brave"
Gem. Perry to Gen. Harrison, August
18, 1917, says:
"The prompt change made by you in
the order of battle on discovering the po-
sition of the enemy, has always appeared
to me to have evlnced high degree of
Military talent. | concur with the vene-
rable Shelby in his general appreciation of
your conduct in that campaign"
Extract of letter from Col. Daviess.
who was killed at the battle of Tippecanoe
August "a, 1911:
81 am free to declare that have imagin-
ed there were two military men in the West,
and Gen: Harrison is the first of the two.
]. H. DAVIESS."
The Richmond Enquirer, now next to
the Globe, high in The confidence Of the
administration, said {:
seen. Harrison's letter tells us every
thing that we wish to know about the Off
GERS, except himself. He does Justice to
every one but Harrison--and the world
must therefore do Justice to the man who
was too modest to be- just to himself"
In the Legislature of Indiana, on the 1sth
Nov. 1911, the Speaker of the House Of
Representatives, Gen VIM. Johnson, thus
addressed Gen. Harrison:
"Sir THE House of Representatives,
Of the Indiana Territory, in their own name
and in behalf of their constituents, most
cordially reclpiocate the congratulations Of
your excellency on the glorious result Of
the late sanguinary conflict with the Shaw.
nee Prophet, and the tribe Of Indians, con-
federated with him when ~e see displayed
in behalf oi our country not only the con.
summate abilities Of the General but the
heroism o. tho man and when we take in
to visw the bene6ts which must result q
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STRANGE CoNceITs.--Ihere IS q man il,
this city impressed with the singular belief
that tue fact of his never having corns, is
solely to be attributed 10 the punctuaI man.
ner IN which he pays for his newspaper.
There is another who faucies that wearing
silver mounted spectaces cures the rheu.
matlsm another who thinks that Russian
beaver hat Is an anttode against the gout--
another who imngines tn 1t wearing glazed
leather pantaloons is preventative Of sore
eyes-another, again, who believes that Il
low colared coat Is more effectual than
bears grease in improving the growth OF
hilf-but the most strange conceit of al!
is entertained by gentleman down town.
who wears brck-colored kid gloves for
the preservation of his teeth. Of what
whlms, freaks and phantasies are mems
minds made up.--N o. Pscavune.
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Col. Richard NJ. johnson to Gen. Har-
rison, July 4, 1918, says:
ave did not want to serve under cow.
ards or traitors but under one (Harrison)
who had proved himself to be wise, pru-
dent, and brave"