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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

GRN. HARaIsoNs influence over his SOL
dsrs was so extraordinary, that he was
once asked how he acquired it. The an
swer is remarkable. "By treating them
with affection and kindness by always
recollectlng that thev were my fellow citl-
zens, whose feelings was bound to res
pect; and by sharing with them on every
occasion, the hardships which they were
obliged to undergo"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

]. M. BEAR.--It is stated in several OF
the papers in the middle and southern parts
of the State, that person with the above
name is "on the stump" for Harrison, Ty-
Ter and Corwin, down south, Mr.. Bear is
a rough looking customer, as his name de-
notes, and rougher one for our enemies
we could hardly wish, for the manner in
which he uses up the spoier and his clan is
a solemn warning to peculators, leg-trea-
surers and "charges to Texas" Having
had the pleasure of hearing Mr.. B. several
times, we can truly state that, In his own
peculiar vein, we have never heard him ex-
ceeded, for he has emphatically the close
hug vf the Bear and the strong arm of the
blacksmith. He is from Pickaway County.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

NORTH EASTERN BoUNDARy.-rhe Le-
gislature of Maine just before its adjourn
ment, passed several resolutions, which
though written in sonorous, strong Ian
guaIe, involve in fact, recession Of what
constituted the most exceptionable step
taken by that state year ago. She does
not now call out her militia, and send them
armed and equipped upon the disputed ter
ritory. She does not appeal to other
states; but has recourse directly to the
general government, which by these reso-
utions she invites to take possession of the
disputed territory and defend 1t against
further encroachment, unless the British
Government accept ofcertain propositions.
She asserts her right to this aid, as q sove-
reign state, and there ceases.
! In all this we see no cause for appre-
hending immediate war, and indeed, IN no
thing that has yet transpired concerning
this question, ought we to recognize such
violation of international law, as will jus
tfy recourse to arms. The whole diff
Guilty can and should be settled amicably
but in the present condition Of affairs, we
may expect, that SO good an opportunity of
making political capital, by "great cry and
little wool" will not be disregarded by
the tenants of the White House. The
question has become so absorbing and i'm
poTtant, in the eyes of the nation, SO much
has been sad-so much feared-so much
published about anticipated war, that the
Administration will use the appeal of the
Maine Legislature as a call upon theirpat-
rlotism, il for no other purpose, than to
raise hurra over General Van Buren.
GEN. HARRlsoN.-The individual who
would fully understand the high estimation
which is placed upon the services of Gen.
Harrison, should enquire of those who SER
we'd under him, und of those who were sa-
we'd by him from massacre during the last
war. There are many such among US. A
little anecdote was told lis few days since,
BY one of our citizans who was in Detroit,
from the time of the surrender by Hull, to
the time of the fight of the British and In
dams. He said, that on the day the battle
of Lake Erie was fought, the guns were
distinctly heard at Detroit, and that they
produced such an excitement among the
Indians, that it was with the utmost diff
Guilty they could be restrained from massa-
creing all the American citizens. owe
were" said he "in constant fear from that
time, until the approach of Harrison, and
| do believe that had his coming been de-
layed single day later than it was, every
soul of us would have fulen victims to the
tomahawk and scalping knife. The Indians
fled from Detroit at the first fire, from the
Americans, and the British soon followed.
l know very well the feeling which then
pervaded every bosom. We regarded Har-
rison as our Savior, and always since that
time, | have felt that was indebted to Gen.
Harrison for saving my life, the lives ofmy
mother, brothers and sisters from horrible
massacre.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

TIppEcANoR CLuBs.--On Friday even
ing of last week, meeting was held at the
Miami Hotel, for the purpose of organic
ing Club for the third and part Of the se-
cond wards of this city. The meeting was
attended by about sixty persons, several
speeches were delivered, several songs sung,
twenty-five persons signed the pledge, and
Club was formed, which, considering the
size OF the place, goes decidedly ahead Of
any yet organized on the Maumee. A meet
ing was held OH Saturday evening at the
Central House, in the first ward, for the
purpose Of forming a Club. A COMMITTEES
was appointed TO draft Constitution, some
singing, speech making, SC. SC. There's
no stopping this Ball.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
Coon MANNERS Does a gentleman and

Coon MANNERS Does gentleman and
a scholar address another gentleman, with
whom he is not on terms of familiar &C.
quaintance, by the title of Colonel, or Cap
tain or squire, or any other title, which he
does not know to belong by some official
relation, to the person addressed? Is not
the use of such epithets, in the case sup
posed, an indication that he, who uses
them, is ignorant or good manners, or that
he deems the person he addressed to be in
DECENTRALIZATION Cur.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

The WAY 1T WORKS IN INDIANA.-A
friend writes from Louisville, says the Gin
clnnat Republican, that in one township
on the Wabash river, in Indiana, where
they have 100 voters, all but eight of whom,
went for Van Buren, in l8S6--they are no,c
ALL for Gen. Harrison--there is mol Van
Buren, man led in the township If this is
not "slgn" we are at loss to know what
a 1siyn" is.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

Master Humphreys Clock, is the name
off new work by "Boz," which was to be
commenced on the fourth day Of the present
month. Lea and Blanchard of Phiadelphla
have made arrangements to receive the
manuscript, before the work is published in
England, and they will issue a copyright
edition simultaneously with the English.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

liz PERFECT LuoK.--We see an article
going the rounds of the papers stating that
the editor Of the Maryland Kent Bugle is
heir to Sss,O00,000. Three million Of dol
lars! We ashanti say cider again.--M o..
Picayune.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
April 10, 1910.
CHARACTER OF GEN. HARRISON.

CHARACTER OF GEN. HARRISON.
The Intcllgencer has concluded in seven
numbers, an able and very interesting re-
view of Gen. Harrison's careerin Congress.
The editor gives the following compliment
tary verdict, at the end, as the result Of his
researches:
No unparalleled man can have accompa-
| MED us thrO' this review, without acknowl-
edging to himself that the high repute Of
Gen. PARRisoN as Soldier, Territorial
Governor, a Commander Of Armies, does
not constitute his only claim to the graft
tude of his fellow-c citizens nor his best title
to the confidence which they are now asked
to repose in him. We place his claim to
public confidence on loftier ground, when
we rank him among the most eminent of his
feow-citizens, as man rich in intellectual
gifts and rare requirements; uniting in his
character the wisdom Of age and buoyancy
of youth, elevation of soul and humility of
pretenson, a strong sense ofjustice, and n
diffuslve humanity. Are not those the ele-
ments of true greatness? Are they not
qualities such as justify the distinguished
honor conferred upon General HARRISON, in
being placed by the most iustrious body of
Republicans that has assembled in this
country within the last fifty years, as their
candidate for the Chief Magistracy of the
Nation?
With all the brilliant qualities which dis
tlnguish him as warrior, Civilian,
and Statesman, General HARRISON has
yet always prided himself upon belonging
to the Farming interest, and depending up
on the reward Of labor in that vocation for
the support of himself and his family.
His highest boast, when he comes to speak
Of himself, is, that he is one Of the People.
This sentiment, always uppermost in his
mind, in conneXion with his devotion to the
general good, we cannot better illustrate,
| in conclusion, than by the following further
extract from one Of his speeches in the SEN
ate:
"The policy of the country was, in his
opinion, to lessen the expenses of agricu-
ture, and to remove, if possible, the difficult
ties with which the farmers of the country
have now to struggle. He was farmer
himself, and he spoke of those difficulties
as one who had experienced them. He tUns
a farmer alone. He did not o,cn a bank
share in The world, nor had he q farthing
Invested in mercantile business: but depend-
ed alone on The cnttiUation Of The earth for
Mesupport gfa iarge family. He therefore
felt kindred interest In the welfare of the
agricultural class. But he never could believe
that this Hall ought to be the theatre on
which private or sectional interests should
be contested. He thought men ought to
come into the councils of their country
with better and more liberal feelings, with
more elevated motives: nor would he have
advocated this bill had he thought its good
effects applicable to his immediate consti-
tuents alone. But he believed it would be
productive of general good, and, for that
reason, he was in favor of its PASSAGE"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
:" When she rose
Out of the sen, and with her life did Gll
The Grecian Isle with everlasting verdure

The Greciau Isle with everlasting verdure,"
but like her own Identical and not-to-b be-
counterfeited self, Cntharne Gafney.
Recorder-So, Mrs. Gatney, you're here
again.
Catharine-Troth, thin, | dare say | am
here, since your honor says so. Sure, it's
not there ye are sittln' to be tellln' lies.
Rec.-What could | do for you now,
Mrs. Gafney, to induce YOU to give over
drinking and become respectable woman!
Cath-Seduce! Is 1t me? me, is 1t your
honor would seduce? Troth thin, yer
broth of boy, and I'll be your bonny
Kate, and
Rec.---Sience, woman! You are will
fully verse.
Cath.-Dvil bit of it, Pm Catharine
Gafney.
ReC.-Lock her up.
Cath.--What, on "Patrick's day in the
moningw
Rec.--Take her away.
Catherine commenced blubbering; in the
middle of her tears, breaking out into
plaintive song and stretching her arms i'm
plorngly towards the magistrate, she
breathed forth, in soul touching pathos,
Though leave thee now in sorrow"
the exquisite words receiving new beauty
from the melodious brogue of Catharine.
She continued,
awe will meet again tomorrow"
" No we WON'T" said the magistrate.
"Otficer, lock herup for forty days. Well
keep her sober for month at any rate"
Poor Kate was led away to durance.--
NJ o. Picayune.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

BRITIsH FoRcE IN THE CANADAs.--The
United Service Journal of this month, pub
lished in London, enumerates the British
troops stationed in the Caradas, on the LIST
March, 1910, as follows:
ist Regiment Dragon Guards,
7th Hussars,
cd Battalion Grenadier Guards,
cd Coldstream "
Cd lst Foot, and the 9th, 11th,
Esd, 18th, cath, 52d. 34th, 39th 43d, 5sth,
at Jamaca, ordered to America, 65th, 66th,
67th, Goth, 7lst, Esd, s5d, 85th, and 9Sd
Regiments of Foot.
The strength of the Regiments of the
Guards may be estimated at 1000 each.
The Regiments of Foot, Of which three
are twenty, are each 800 strong.
This would constitute a force of about
10000 men.--N. Y. Amer.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

"WALK IN THE WATER. I'VE learn
that there is to be a small boat with light
engine. put upon the Maumep River at Fort
Wayne, in short time, intended to ply be-
tween that place and Defiance. We have
misgivings about the success of the expert
ment, but shouId it succeed, twill be
"mighty handy"-won't it?-Defance Ba-
rrmeter
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

LATER FROM CANToN.-The ship Albion
brings intelligence that the difficulties be-
tween England and China, are increasing,
and that a final and eternal prohibition of
trade, between the two countries has been
decreed by the Chinese authorities.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

DEATH OF CHAs. HAMMoND.-This able
Lawyer and excellent Editor died at Gin
cinnati on the Sd day of April. He was one
of the best Lawyers in the State, and has
been the only reporter to the Court in
Bank since its organization. As a writer,
he rank'd among the first in the west, if
not in the nation.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

Counterfeit $40 bills on the Bank Of Ten.
ncssee are said to be in circulation in the
neighborhood of Louisville, Ky. They are
coarsely executed. Counterfeit ten cent
pieces are in circulation in Philadelphia.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

ty in the way of color, ten of them being
grey ten brown, ten red. and seven yellow.
Cotharne's eyes are red, caused, probably,
by her looking crosswrse continually at her
red nose CatharineTs lips are blue, her
forehead and neck brown, and with admira-
Bile taste her dress is composed of an assort-
ment of these same colors-blue, brown,
black, red, grey, saffron, every color but
white is mingled in Catharine's dress; and
with commcndable independence of mind
she has, in spite of the tyranny of fashion,
abandoned the health destroying corset, SO.
that her molly colored gown
'Floals ms wild summer breezen
Leaving every beauty free
To sink or swell as heaven pleases"
Catharine stood yesterday in the Recor-
der's Court--not like a Madonna, nor a.
Muse, nor like Madame Lecomtre, nor like.
Venus
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Sr,rr or Ou,o Court of Common
Lucas County, Is. A ''ds' n ,aao mafch lerm
Elisha Huntington, BY virtue of an or
Administrator of der issuing from the
the Estate of f. Court of Comma,
rastns Briggs,de- Pleas, in said County
ceased. in the above entitlei
VS.. cause, I shall expose
Cynthia Briggs, ct. to Public Sale in the
al.Heirs at Law. Township of Clinton,
on Wednesday, tho
Goth day of May next, between the hours
of 10 O'Clock A. M. and 4 o'clock, P. M.
of said day, the following described Real
Estate, to wit:-Twenty-two, acres being
the South part of forty acres, taken from
the South end of the North East Quarter of
Section twenty five, Township 7, North,
Range 6 East, and being forty rods in width,
by one hundred and sixty rods in length
subject, however, to the life Estate Of the
Widow, on three acres of it, more or less.
b. HUNTINGTON, Ad.l'r.
Clinton, April Is, 1910. 6w3
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

EARTHQuAKE.-Av very sensible shock of
an earthquake was felt at this place on
"Wednesday last, at about 10 o'clock, A. M.
1t was accompanied by a singular rumbling
snbterranean sound, and lasted about ten
seconds. s.--II0n Gaz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

BANK REFoRM.-By its charter the Uni
ted States Bank, of Pennsylvania, is COM
PEELED to loan the State whenever required
by law, any sum not exceeding SIX MILLION
OF DOLLARS. The Bank Reformers have
passed resolution authorizing the Co.
vernon to borrow million of dollars, to re-
PAIR the public works. This is to be paid
intwenty-five years. What poor, broken
dewn, insolvent institution that must be,
which can lend such an amount of money!
The Loco's should C. G. on that subject.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
A NRw REpup1Io IN MExlco.---The

A NEW REPUBLIC IN MEXICO. The
New Orleans Bulletin states, on the autho-
rity of information received from Texas,
that the federalist population, occupying
the northeastern section of Mexico, have
declared their independence. A provision
al government has been formed, which is
called the "Repubc of Rio Grande." A
complete organization seems to have been
gone into, and the plan is now avowed and
carried into effect Of establishing contede-
racy of Federal States. The people Of lhc
whole northern section are dlsatfected tn
the Mexican authorities, and are disposed
to embrace project, that accords so well
with their views, and promises such llatter-
ing results. The Federalists, who are scat
tered in great numbers all over Mexico, will
concentrate at the north, and aid in sustain
ing movement that lends hopes Of the es-
Enlistment of their political PRINCIPLES.
The probability is, then, (says the Bulletn)
that the Republic Of Rio Grande may not
be quite so ephemeral in existence asits en-
emies sneeringly predict. Circumstances
favor the successful organization of the
young Republic. She has little to fear
from the exhausted and imbecile govern
ment of Mexico; and If the Federalists are
only true to themselves, there is nothing to
hinder them from establishing free and
independent state. Boston COur.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

ON the 97th of March,
the Township and borough Elections were
held in Pennsylvania. In many places par
ty lines were drawn, wherever this was
done the result indicated decided majority
for the Wings. In northern Liberties, where
the Locos had 900 majority last fall, the
Wings are now triumphant by 500. In
Franklin, Dauphin AMI Cumberland Counr
ties increased majorities were given for the
Wings. Theleading Wing Journals consi-
der Pennsylvania as certain for Harrison.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

Wood, who shot his daughter last season,
at Philadelphia, has been acquitted Of muir.
der, on the ground of insanity.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

EVERY BODY IS ceMING.-This is the
usual reply ofall strangers to the question:
How many will attend the Fort Melgs
celebration! The Locos call it humbug
and at their political meetings, speak of 1t,
as the dying. groan of Whigge,y in Ohio.
They have wonderful faculty of account
ing for this and like occasions, which can
not be explained in any other way than by
supposing that they have great confidence
in their cause, or that the efforts of the
wings will relax to such degree after the
celebration, as to admit of their success
without opposing exertions. If it be the
former, we must believe that their hopes
are destined to disappointment, ifthe latter,
they are certainly mistaken. The fire which
is kindled by the torch of Liberty, cannot
be quenched. The Indignation Of an out
ragged people, whose institutions have been
assailed-whose commerce has been pros
trated--whose manufactures have been ru-
ined--of a people, who, in the midst OF
abundance, possess nothing-who daily see
their own money pilfered by Office holders,
and who in all their several occupations OF
life, share, and share alike, the pressure OF
the times-the Indignation of such people,
thus aroused, must be appeased in its own
way. 1t will never submit to dictation--it
will never quail before cajo,ery and hum
buggery. 1t will seek Reform until it is
found, if the search leads to the battles
front.
The convention at Columbus--the cee-
bration at Fort Melgs--the patriotic songs
which are written and sung from one end of
the country to the other--the Harrison Re-
form clubs which are being organized in
every town-all these are but the first out
break of spirit which we have long need
ed, and which must, and will, renovate our
Government. And is that spirit to be
check'dl What force can the party against
whose corruptions it is aimed, oppose to its
prevalence and increasing ardor2 Can
they by praising the beauties and smooth
ing the deformities of the very instrument
which occacioned this feeling, allay its in
ffuencei Can they divert public attention,
from SO greata work as this, by the intro
duction of a new humbug, such as they in
tend to make Of the North Eastern Bounda-
ry question: Assuredly not. The result
of every election, SO far as heard from,
bears cheering testimony to the onward
march of whig principles. In spite of Bank
Reforms, Sub Treasures, and all the fiat
tering but deceptive promises, Of acorrupt
administration and imbecile state Legisla-
ture, the people are determined to oppose
force to force organization to organiza.
tion--and through the ballot box declare !
thorough, pure and glorious reform.
A treaty has been made with the Senecs
Indians, the essential feature of which is,
its providing for their removal westward
from their present locality near Buffalo.
They are to receive as a consideration
quantity Of land equal to SEQ acres for each
soul, and about 100000 in money.
Ii 10 said, that 9 squadron is to be sent
from tho United States to Canton, for the
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

CHANCE FOR PRINTERs.- office Of
the Defiance Barometer is offered for sale,
the materials are all new, and terms Of
payment +" very easy.n
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

The registry law, to prevent illegal vo-
ting. has passed both houses Of the Legis.
lature, of N. Y.and received the signature
ofthe Governor.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
Irpenses Of the U. S. Gopernmcnt. under
J. q. Adams. And Jackson. NJ. Van Buren

By the above schedule it will be perceiv-
ed, that the daily expenses of Martin Van
Buren's government, exceed those of John
q. Adams, the enormous amount Of &c.,.
Isl 81; and the present Administration s
expenses, per year are S94,5lO, 1873 8S more
than those of j. q. Adams per year. Fur
thermore, every minute that takes its flie ht
adds S46 83 more to our expenses, than it
did under Mr.. Adams; and every second of
time ~ cents more. About all the mints
in the world will soon be required to coin
specie currency sufficient 10 grease the
wheels ofou Loco Foco government; and
where, in the name Of common sense, will
be found gold and silver bullion for the pur-
pose ? Uniess new mines are discovered,
it cannot he done. Think of this. We ad
vocates for an entire metallic currency.-
Ponder, pause and reflect.
BY inserting the above, you will oblige
A WmG OF THE OLD SCHooL.
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CUMBERLAND RoAD--HARBoR IMPROVE
MENT.-We learn by letters from Washing,
ton, that our fears respecting an approprl.
alton for the continuance of the Cumber.
land Road, are likely to be realized. The
majority Of the committee of Ways and
Means, which consists of friends of the ad.
ministration, decline to report any appro,
prations for the Cumberland road, or fol
the improvement Of Harbors, unless spe.
claIly instructed so to do by the House. II
was for this reason that Mr.. Casey, of Hi
nois, moved his resolution for this purpose
some days ago, and which was promptly vo-
ted down. A member from New York, Mr..
Marvin has made two attempts TO engage
the favorable attention of the House for ap.
preparations towards the completion of Har.
Dor improyeme on the northern waters
and has met with like success. This poll.
cy is attributed to the influence of Mr.,
Calhoun, who now holds the balance o.
power and controls the course of the ad.
ministration. The free West is to be sac.
rifced in the vain hope of promoting Mr..
Van Buren's schemes fpersonal ambition
When will the country see these things III
their true light!-C0lumbns Jour.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

Hon. ALEX. MouLToN, late U. s. Senator,
10 the Adm, candidate for Governor of Lou
isiana.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

II 10 said, that squadron Is to be sent
from tho United States to Canton, for the
proiection Of Commerce.