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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21
THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLE.


In conversation upon political subjects
with the friends Of the present administra-
tion, we are often amused with the high
sounding claims which they set up to the
exclusive possession of the democratic
principle" By this, as we understand it,
they mean that Martin Van Buren and those
who support his claims to reelection to
the presidency, entertain higher estimate
of the virtue and intelligence of the people
at large, than do those who are opposed to
him, and that the ultimate object of every
prominent measure of tho party now in
power, has been, ever since its organiza-
ticn, to strip the government of its powers
and prerogatives, and to return the same
to the people, from whom they emanated
and who are their only just possessors.
They tell US that in the formation of the
Federal constitution and the organization
under il, the friends of strong gov ernment
had unlimited sway, and that they then and
there took away from the sovereign people
certain portion of their liberties, the loss
of which has called into action the demo-
cratic principle, to restore the equilibrium
and plead the cause Of the intelligence and
patriotism that has been deprived of the
means of exertlng Itself in its full strength
and vigor.
Opposed to the democratic principle and
acting in contrary direction, they tell us,
is the principle Of" centralization," which is
continually operating to strengthen the
government, and to build up astrong admin
istration, drawing to itself the power and
patronage of the state, and striving to per-
petuate it's own existence independently of
the will of the people. This principle of
Capitalization seeks TO make the executive
power the originator as well as the eyecu-
tor of the laws, to set up in it co-ordinate
branch of the Legislative power, which shall
be capable, In many cases, Of acting inde-
pendendently of Congress and of the will
OF the great mass, even when constitution
ally expressed.
That there are two principles, such as
are here described, running counter to
each otherin the politicks Of this nation, no
one can doubt, who attentiyely observes the
signs Of the times, but whether either party
can lay claims to the exclusive possession
of either the one or the other, will admit Of
an honest doubt; but no one who impartial
ly examines the matter can, for moment
concede to the present party in power, the
exclusive possession of the Democratic
Principle, or viii charge upon the Wings
in any important degree The belief and advo-
cncy Of the Federalist doctrines Of Centrali-
zaticn. #
In going irto an examination Of this sub
jcct, it becomes necessary to define the po-
sition Of the two great parties which divide
this republic, and by giving them names Of
Van Buren, and Anti Van Buren parties, the
thing is done. The Administration party
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21
IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING.

IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING.
The rights Of the people uimdicated against
the Vaccinations Of specnlators-1oledo
aground---.Nonstrous trembling IN the
foOn loimarket-A city 10 let--.Manufac.
snred voters no go-JudiciaI lobby mem
bers at a nonplus-LaDyers picking up
their books, preparatory 10 an imitation
10 ,Dak up higher-Lucas County Seal
getting .flisky and locomotire-1he e6ecl
of Old Father .Ne,OeTs Champagne pas
sing of--Governor WhiHlesey mhihlcd
do,Dn 10 point--.Nerc county Of Catfish
sought for, 10 be moped 10 The mouth ct
.Naumee riUer.
Night before last, about the "witchlrg
hour, the ringing of bells and the thunder
of cannon gave lis the first intimation OF
the passage of the bill for the removal and
relocation of the seat of Jus ice OF this
county. Toledo, her time is come. Front
lots nor back lots nor water lots will any
more bribe the legislators of Ohio. The
great Babylon of speculation is fallen, for
the cry of the people did, at length reach
the ears of the law makers Of the state.
Elisha Whittlesey's "small interest" has
gone to the shades, and Major Oliver is all
ouer in the mre of his own froggeries. The
desperate 10y rolling of lawyers, Judges,
Generals and the whole tribe of public
finctionaries has returned in double force
upon their own heads, and the citizens Of
Toledo have discovered that there are peo-
pie in the northern and western townships
Of this county.
The bill passed tho Senate by majority
of 81, and the House by majority of l6'
The Commissioners appointed are Mcssrs.
McCutehin, of Crawford; Culverson ol
Perry and Burns of Coschocton.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

A gentleman in Perrysburg received, a
short time ago, copy of the New York
Express, by mail, on which was written the
following cabalistic sentence:--" If you
want skinned milk, 60 to Toledo" Now
whether it was meant that this piece of in
formation should be taken literally, as an
intimation that the COWS in that region do
produce that article already skinned, or
whether there is hidden and dark enig-
ma concealed beneath the cover of this ap-
parently innocuous remark, we cannot di-
vine. Suffice it to say, however, that we
know of come good gentle creatures, who
in the years 1886 and 7, got skinned on
the top, bottom and sides, at this great
market of skinned milk; and, what is re-
markable, they have stayed skinned ever
since.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

MARRIAGE OF QUEEN VroronfA. .-Ths
pretty blue eyed Queen Of sireat Britain,
has proved herself to be all woman by get
ting honestly married to very clever fell
low, on the 10th ultimo. The ceremony
took place at the Chapel Royal, st. James.
We see nothing in the accounts, that gives
much of an idea of the pageantry or parade
of the occasion, and shall, of course publish
only those parts that will be interesting to
our female friends, who are better Judges
Of matters and things relating to love and
natrimony than we are.
The Bridegroom.--His Serene Highness
wore field marshal's uniform, with large
rosettes of white satin on his shoulders.
There was flush on his brow as he enter
ed the chapel while his manly and dignifed
bearing, he greeted those Of the Peers and
Peeresses around him, with whom he had
been previously acquainted, won all hearts,
and many of those around US either with
their lips or heart pronounced that Prince
Albert was consort worthy Of Queen Vic
TORN. x
The Briie.--IIer Majesty wore mag
ni6cent lace robe and veil Of the most
exquisite workmanship. The only orna-
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

The Advertiser insists that the party
lines were not drawn at the late Charter
election between "a large number of Wing
candidates were nominated by the Demo-
Gratis He will not deny that full vote
was polled. He will not deny that the
Wing ticket was Wing throughout, nei-
ther will he deny that the opposite ticket
although containing a large number Of
Wing candidates embraced buttwo Wings
not on the Wing ticket. OF course the
Van Buren man voted a clean Wing ticket
in preference TO one composed part of
their own friends united with part ofthe
Wing tcket.-CLeU. Her.
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WIN. H. HARRISON.

INVITATION TO THE HEao OF New On
LEANS TO VISIT THE HOME OF THR HERo OF
TIPPECANoE.--We re-publish below the
excellent resolutions adopted by the accla-
nations of 10000 citizens fOhio in Com
vention, on the subject Of Gen. Jackson's
visit to the Capital on the 4th of July next.
We hope the venerable old hero will extend
his visit to the city ofthe Lake. He would
be received and treated as the peoples
guest.-Ciev. Her. ea 90 7las
Gen. w. II. Murphy, in behalf Of the
same committee presented the following
resolutions, which he prefaced by short
speech in his accustomed inimitable style Of
eloquencei which were unanimously adopt
ed by the Convention, to wit: ij,
Whereas the Gen. Assembly have pas
sed resolution to invite General Andrew
Jackson to visit this city, as the guest of
the State on the next anniversary of our
National Independence, and whereas this
Convention, many of whom were support
ers ofGeneral Jackson, for the Presidency,
yield to none in their admiration of the
achievements ofthe distinguished Hero Of
New Orleans, and to none in their zeal to
honor one who has conferred lasting honor
on the flag ofhis country--therefore
Resoiued, That it be recommended to
our fellow citizens in every part Of the State
which he may visit, to receive him with
the utmost cordiality and respect, and treat
him, and those by whom he may be accom-
panied, with that liberal hospitality and
kindness which they have ever been ready
to show to distinguished guests.
Resofped, That in order to prevent the
Treasury Of the State from being taxed in
its present Impoverished condition, it be
recommended to our fellow citizens, with.
ou: distinction Of party, to contribute such
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

When William Selden, of Virginia, run
for member of Congress, it was asserted by
the Richmond Wing, that he consented to
run on condition of a positive promise from
president Van Buren, that If he as defeat.
ed he should receive the appointment of
Treasurer of the United States. This as
sertion was pronounced by the Van Buren,
papers to be false. Mr.. Selden was de-
feated at the Congressional election, and
we now, on the authority of the Detroit
Free Press, announce his appointment az
Treasurer of the United States, by tie
President and Senate, in the place of John
Campbell, superseded. This is strange
coincidence truly.-.Honoe Gaz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

RELIGIOUS ExCITEMENTs.- Since the ear
ly part Of December, the Rev. J. N. Maffit
h's been preaching In he Wesleyan Chap
el in this city. He delivers a or sermons
in each week, and the chapel, one Of the
largest buildings Of the kind in the West, is
uniformly filed to overhowing by the crowds
who focKed to hear him. We are informed
that about 700 persons have been added to
the Methodist Church of this city, since the
time of Mr.. Mafits arrival among u.s.
Gin. Chronicle.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

The estate of the late Robert Lenox, Of
the city of New York, without counting a
doubtfnr claim, and consisting mostly Of
bonds and mortgage in that city, amounts
to $2,445, 56G 85, or nearly two and a half
millions. The whole property is over two
millions, and each of his daughters about
hundred thousand dollars. This immense
estate was accumulated by the industry Of
one man, chat too, withou. ever taking
dollar over lawful interest.-Phila. Gar.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

The ASKED OUr.-Wo beg our brother
Morton will use no ceremony in addressing
us, for we have once been poor Office
holder ourself, and can of course, sympa-
thise with the outs, as well as the ms. We
have no pride, brother; and we feel to re-
joicc with you, that you are rid of that
thorn in the flesh. the City Altorncyship.
Go on and do likewise several times, for
surely one good turn deserves another; be-
sides, it will SO improve the list of Wing of.
fee holders, against another Convention, as
will be beautiful TO behold. You are well
come to the bower we Wings have shaded
for you at the head waters ofthe saline
stream: nor will your situation there be
lonely, as there is an overwhelming tide Of
Locofoco emigration setting in that direc-
tion.
Brother Reed-All "lawyers" are bro,
thers you know, and for that reason alone,
| address you SO famiiarly. You did me
great injustice in asserting IN your paper
of the 14th inst. that held the highly re-
sponsible and lucrative office of " City At
torney Of Toledo" am almost provoked
at your carelessness. Did you not know
that it was thing unheard in the history
of Modern Whiggery that a locofoco ev-
er held an Office by the appointment Of
Wings? Did you not know that these self
denying disnterested gentry werc never
known TO let an Office slip through their
fingers? Did you not know that the eicc-
tion of Whig to the highest Office in this
city, would ofcourse, send all us poor loco
focos boggingl Such are tho facts.
Therefore my good brother when again you
discourse of "small potatoes" .tceep cha
dy" about the office of "City Attorney Of
Toledo,' or depend upon it, folks way
dopa here at Toledo will think "Soap
must be scarce in Maumee "if such poor
lie finds market" there
Very Respectfully Yours,
d. o. MORTON.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

ST. LOUISA gentleman writing from
this important point on the Mississippi, to
a Philadelphia friend describes the progress
Of the city, within the last few years, as
truly wonderful. 1t has doubl d its popula-
tion within the last four years, and is now
inhabited by $1,000 souls, About 800 hous-
es and stores are now being built. Rents
are high, but provisions are rather noder-
ate. Thus new three-story brick house,
SO #. front, commands $3.50 per annumi
while the principal stores in business thor
oughfares, range from $1,000 to $25Oo per
annum. Beef sells at from to I cents,
pork 5, -four SO to $7 per barrel, turkeys
rs TO 81, ,25 each; geese from 81 to rs cents,
1t is unquestionably one of the most -four,
ishing cities in The Union, and has, 1t is said,
been little affected by the recent troubles in
the money. market. Bluff. Pal.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT WEsTBRN.-
This steam ship arrived in New York after
passage of 16 days from Bristol, bringing
London dates to the 10Th ut. The most
interesting item Of news is the Queens
marriage. Prince Albert receives 10000
pounds per annum, with his sweet consort,
besides the appointment of field marshal,
worth 1000 pounds more. The Duke of
Wellington was the only member Of the op-
position invited to the wedding.
From the N. Y Sunday Mercury.
Capital in the London Money Market
was abundant, but confidence is not mater-
ally restored. Three per cent. Consols have
fallen, and Exchequer Bills los. This
fall is in consequence of an unexpected
large loan which it was supposed the Go.
vernment would require to meet the expen-
ses Of the proposed war against China.
American securities were greatly de-
pressed in consequence of the accounts re-
ceived from this side. U. S. Bank shares
are scarcely worth Ell. The debentures
ofthe loan by Rothschilds have fallen los.
Pennsylvania is down to 76a; New York Sc.
863 in one transaction of $10O,O00-a like
amount of Ohio 6's at SO.
Colonel Murray has succeeded in nego-
tiatng in Paris, loan of G15O,OOO on ster-
ling bonds of the state of Indiana. Price
not known, supposed to be 81. This stock
belongs to the North American Trust and
Banking Company.
The position of the Bank of England is
now one of perfect security. They have
paid $5OO,OOO in gold to the Bank Of
France, though the loan was not due.
On the estimate of the probable income
of the consolidated fund for 184O, in debate,
most unsatisfactory accounts of the inan-
ces were given-showing probable def
cheney ofsix millions for the current year.
Blangui and tie other conspirators against
the Government of Louis Philippe, have
all been found guilty except two. Banqui
is sentenced to transportation for life, and
the others to imprisonment from to l6
years. rs
A princess of Cobourg is about to marry
the Duke de Nemours, second son Of Louis
Philippe.
We perceive nothing further very inter-
esting from France. The grant of money
asked by the King or the marriage of the
Duke de Nemours, is warmly opposed.
Bread in Paris is higher IN cents the a ID.
loaf and the people ofcourse disconlented.
In Spain the election of deputies to the
Cortes has unexpectedly resulted in a large
ministerial majority.
TheLverpoolsteamcr arrived out, on the
10th of January.
Three charsist persons have been convlc-
ted frost, Williams and Jones) and their
sentences commuted to transportation.
Great Britain Is still pushing her con-
quests in India, and Lord Aukland has re-
ceived the thanks of both houses, for the
glorious result of the war in Afghanistan.
Accounts of the hostilties in China have
reached England, and the conduct of Capt.
Elliot in firing upon the Chinese junks is
approved of. i6@e" s'-'as .''i ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

PRoDUcr.-Th tendency of prices is
downward. By the latest Massilon dates
flour is quoted at 1915, and wheat So. At
Chillcothe, wheat so. At Zanesville,
wheat "a; -four 1915. At Dayton, -four
1913. Large quantities coming in. At
Cleveland prices nominal. Nothing doing.
-Cleu. Herald. * l"...tt
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

A number Of Administration prints are
making fuss about the vast cost Of the late
Harrison Democratic Convention.
7 Guess the People have right to spend
their own money, havn't theyl Or would
you, scoundrels! take even that privilege
from them7-- I'i6in Gaz. ai3s
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

PoUeHKEEpsiE CHARTER ELsorIoN.---
The charter election in this village, held
on Tuesday last, resulted IN the election of
the entire whig ticket by majority Of a2l.
Buff. Pat. Ftatyltts
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21
Buff Pat.
= With TIP and Tyler
We'll burst- Van'shils

The N. Y. Commercial Advertiser an
nounccs the death of Benjamin CLARK, Esq.
long and favorably known as "the Quaker
lawyer" and almost the only instance of
one of that religious persuasion practising
the legal profession.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

OLD CHAuTAUoUE FOREVER. by gem o
'tlemnn direct from Chautauque, we learn
that at the recent town meetings, the
Wings carried twenty-fonr out of twenty
five towns IN the county. They talk Of
5000 majority next fall.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

pecpniary aid as may be necessary to carry
into effect The foregoing resolution.
Resotped, That committee of FIVE, of
whom the President of this Convention
shall be one, appointed by the Chair to
communicate to General Jackson, a copy Of
the preamble and the first succeeding reso-
luton. LtkH
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

lNDIAN MuRDER.-We learn from the
Calhoun County Patriot, that man was
murdered in Kalamazoo county, Michigan,
few days since. An Indian and his
Squaw called at house and requested the
privilege of remaining over night. The
request was granted, and after the family
had retired, the Indian proceeded to the bed
room of the man of the house, and stabbed
him in the temple which caused instant
death. He then attempted to kill the mans
wife, but discovering young lad running
for the neighbors, the Indian pursued him,
left the woman. The boy alarmed the
neighbors, and they immediately pursued
and cupturedthe Indian. He is now in the
Kulamazoo County. Jail.-.Madison Zap.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

To THE LADlEs.--A bill is before the
House to incorporate the Bachelors CluH
OF Ohio City. The object of the club we
presume is to keep each other warm o'cold
q. Gaz. "H- 43oi'e
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

The enthusiasm ofthe 10000 yeomanry
of Ohio, that lately assembled at the Capt.
tol of the Buckeye state, may be guessed
at from the genuine poetry of feeling was
on every tongue. Some of the notices
were very quaint. The delegates from
Jackson wore bit ofa ribbon in their coats,
onwhich was the following couplet;--
"wiih Tip and Tyler .4os1@
Wen bnrst Vans bilerp
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

The Steamboat Champlain is advertised
to leave Chicago. for Buffalo, on the first
day Of April next. 1s.sip
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There was smoke house burned, up
town, few days since, and locoro
meeting took place, in Wood county, on the
same day. Both affairs resulted alike, in a
good deal of smoke and very bad smell.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

AS. we are at present advised, the Court
,f Common Pleas will commence its ses-
lion on Monday next and continue two
weeks. W s8t s'ei 3
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

MICHIGAN INTERNAL I'M PRovEMENT.-A
Bill for remodeling the system of Internal
Improvements in Michigan has passed the
House of Representatives of that State.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

George w. Jones has beenappointed by
the President, Surveyor General Of the disc
trict composed Of Wisconsin, and Iowa
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The State Journal makes an inquiry which
is well worthy of notice. 1t is, as to the
benefit that has resulted from the appoint
ment of Board of Bank Commissioners.
This Board of office holders has been for a
long time under the pay of the state. 1t
has travelled, investigated, scrutinized and
reported, and what good has the report
done. and what action has taken place? 1t
fell, still.born from the hands of Its authors,
and having nothing in it in regard to the
character of General Harrison, no one has
had curiosity enough to bid it come forth
from the grave where the party has laid
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-03-21

measures used, that it seems more like a
miracle than an ordinary triumph of prlnci-
pies, aud there is, at this moment more just
cause forrejoicing in the intelligence and vlr-
tue of the people of these states, than has
existed at any previous time since. the Or
ganizAtion OF the government.
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THOMAS CORWIN.
SENATORIAL ELEcroRs.

SRHAToRIAL ELEcToRs.
WIN. r. PUTNAM, of Washington CO.
Realm BEALl, Of Wayne co.
DisrRIcr ELEcToRs.
lst Dist. ALEXANDER MAHEw, Of Hamilton co.
I'd IIENpy HARTER, of Preble co,
"a hURonA spAFfoRD, of Wood CO.
4th Joshua CoLLETT of Warren CO.
6th AnpAM MILEy, of Cermont CO.
9Th SAMUEL F. VINToN, of Gallia CO.
I'M John J. VANmETsR, of Pike co.
sth AouILLA ToLAND, OF Madison CO.
OH PERLEy d. JOHNSON, of Morgan co.
10th JOHN DUKES, of Hancock co
Iith a OrHA BRAsHEaR, of Guernsey CO.
18Th JAMES Racquet, of Muskingnm co.
ism &C CHRIsToPHER S MiLLBR, ofC Coshocton co
I4th JoHH CAREY, of Crawford CO.
18th " DAVID Kisa, Of Medina co.
18th STORM Rosa, of Geauga co.
17th U JOHN BATTY, OF Carroll co.
18th JoHN AUGUSTINE, Of Stark CO.
10Th +" JOHN JAMIsoN, of Harrison co.
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FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON,
OF OHIO.
FOR NONRESIDENT,
J0,H N I Y L L R,
OF VIRGINIA.
ron GOVERNOR.
THOMAS CORWIN.
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Songs, verses and epigrams seem to be
the orde. of the day. The following is not
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MAUMEE CITY EXPRESS.
NATIONAL WING NOMINATION.

SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1910.
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Monday next is the day chosen fo- the
rising Of the Legislature.