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Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

CoNsTiTuTIosAL Coin. - When have
cold in nv head said a gentleman in COM
pany, Lam always remarkably dull and
stupid. You are much to be pitied, then,
sir replied another, sfor i don't remember
ever to have seen you ,Oiihout cold in your
head rgs, - ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11
Toll not the Bell of Death for me,
When am dend -

The OHIo STATE BULLETIN rs No
MoRE.--Peacelully i: march'd out of exist
ence on the last day of .Ilarca, and now the
party that wears the collar must depend en-
tirely upon the genius, talent, aud high
souTd partisan feelings of Samuel Medary.
The Bulletin Was a staunch Democratic
Journal-true to its party, but. unfortunate
ly, John A. Bryan, its edltor r, had not lost
all admrations Of, and attachment for the
better feelings aud exalted sentiments of
our nation. He would now and then utter
a manly expression--and occasionally he
would make patriotic alusion to The blood
of '76. Now Slmuel Msdary never did
did this-his powers of association and
were such that the bare men
tion of "a | og Cabin, suggested a chicken
coop to his brilliant fancy, and fort was
associated with cuffin--and canoe with
a hog trough.-His taste was more in
keeping with that of the members of the
Ohio Legislature, who are for doing every
thing their own way, without regard to
prcctdents, or actualnecessity. Therefore
John A. Bryan, has been permitted to sink
quietly Unto oblivion, while Samuel Medary
IS carressed and fondle'd as the very Lap
dog OF his Grandmother the Tin pan.
/
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11
Tar B.1r,xnEps HoL1se.--Lake Couu-

THE BALL KEEPS ROLLING. Lake Coun-
ty has gwen majority of 900 for the
Wings. Summit County has given ma
jprity of between and TOO hundred for
the Wings
The Locos by erecting the new county
of Summit expected to make Medina Lo-
cofoco county, but she has given a strong
whig majority.
Cleveland has given an average majorl-
ty of about 200 for the whig ticket.
Indeed, as far as heard from, every coun-
ty in northern Ohio, has given large
whig majority.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

On Tuesday, quite an event occurred at
the Geological Exhibition, Bowery. The
Rhinoseros and Elephant having come in
contact by some means, the latter swung up
hls immense trunk and struck the rhinoce.
ros such a violent blow on the abdomen as
to knock his breath entirely out of him.
The animal thus assailed did not survive the
blow but few minutes. He was valued
at $l5,000,--M Y. alias. fE
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

According to an estimate made some timc
since by the New Bedford Mercury, the
Printing business in the United States gives
employment to two hundred thousand per-
sons, and thirty millions Of cap tai.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

A QUkNDARy.--A man pretty comfort
ably drunk, was holding on to lamp post,
when friend inquired what was the mat
ter. "Matter!' said the follow, 81 um in
quandary!' Wkyw If / hold on here
shall freeze to death, and if | let go shall
fall into the dock '-Snnday MercMry.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

A Convention of five thousand Wings
was held at Ravcnna, in Portage County,
on the Sd ultimo, of which we shall speak
more at length hereafter.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The person who so successfully commit
ted the bold and daring robbery last fall up
on the store Of Mr.. N. e. Crittenden Of
this city, carrying off some four or FIVE hun
dred dollars in gold watches, has been ar
rested we-ar happy to learn, through the
Indefatigable exertions Of that most efficient
police officer Seth A. Abby 1.-THE Hayes of
Ohio,) and committed to jail in Livingston
county, New York.--Cleu. Her.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The Findlay Courier, little seven by
nine locofoco Journal, that learns It's week
ly lesson from, the great father Samuel
Medary, makes a terrible noise in its last
number about the elections. Massachu-
setts" says the Courier, "hus sent forth her
decree that whiggery shall no longer have
dwelling place in her dominions." In
deed! Governor Morton, alias Governor
One, was elected by one vote and that his
own, because of the fifteen gallon law.
The party are counting without their host.
Old Massachusetts was the cradle in which
the infancy of American Liberty was rookie
and she will sustain its manhood, while
yet star or stripe untolds with our banner.
While upon this subject, we commend
to the perusal of our readers, the follow
ing testimony of one Of her most dlstln-
guished sons to the talents and statesman
like qualities of General Harrison. Ell
ward Everett, in recent letter declining
the nomination for Governor, at the next
election, uses the following language,
which speaks the honest sentiments of more
than two thirds the voters OF the Bay
State.
TESTIMONY OF Gov. EvERETT.-In his
letter declining the recent nomination for
the office of Governor of Massachusetts,
Mr.. Everett thus bears hls high Testimony
to the personal worth and high character
OF the Farmer of North Bend:
"Having been famiImry acquainted with
General Harrison during the four years Of
President Adams's administration, | have
ample and personal knowledge Of his hon
esty, capacity and PATRIOTISM HIS tAents
are Of high order; his general reading,
particularly in the department OF history, is
extensive and accurate; he is "A good writer,
(wtness his discourse on the aborigines OF
the valley of the Ohio in 1889 his practi-
cul acquaintance with affairs is exceeded
BY that of few individuals in the country;
and his public services have been extended
over a longer period, believe, tInn those
of any other man now on the stage
Warmly attached, as | have been, to the
former candidates Massachusetts, I dHi
regard the nomination IF General Harri-
son as most Idvorab'e eUem. The coun-
try is under the hi .hest obligations to those
dis ingusncd statesmen whose magnanmi-
ty has produced a perfect union Of the wing
party in lis support. feel confident thu,
this nomination viii prove the means of ei-
fccting that change in national politics
which has become so necessary for the
public welfnre. The country needs relief
from the policy pursued by the general Go
vernment, and the intense party action by
which it has thus far been sustained. 1t is
evident, from indications too plain to be
mistaken, that the people hive decreed a
change, and that the nomination of Gen.
Harrison is the instrument BY which it will
he effected !"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The Fort Meigs Club ot Pcrrysburg hclc
a meeting OIL Thursday evening last, which
was numerously attended by the citizens Of
Wood and Lucas. Counties, and persons
from abroad. Seldom have we witnessed
such display of patriotic feeling, such n
warm and enthusiastic expression ofregard
for the claims of Gen. HARRIsoN, as on this
Occasion. Speeches were made, songs were
sung, but all this was nothing in compan-
son with the feelings which seemed to ami
mate every hearer. The inmates of the
Log Cabins were there themselves, to par
ticipate in the duties of the evening. The
merchant was there TO tell his tale of grle-
vanccs the mechanic also was there,
and until near midnight we listened to the
testimony of the PEOPLE against this corrupt
and unprinciplad Administration. If the
same spirit animates the Wings elsewhere,
that pervades every Whg in the Moumee
Valley, there certainly need be no fears en-
tertained for the success of their cause
Victory--triumphant-glorio victory is
certain. The Eagle is perched upon the
flag staff of Reform. One of the last mo-
tions passed by the Club was, that the peo-
pie of Lucas and Wood Counties should
unite in erecting Log Cabin on old Fort
MeIgs, and that every township, in both of
these Counties should furnish Log for the
structure, and that on each Log thus fur
nishcd, the name of the township furnish
ing it, should be carved, and finally that
the FoRr MEIGs RAISING should take place
as early as tine first of June next. Man,
other resolutions were passed, which we
would be glad to lay before our readers
but must defer, for want froom. We hope
however, thlt the Committee appointed to
superntend the raisirg, will furnish US with
a specification of the length of the Logs,
SO that we can publish it il our next num-
her ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

9What time is il, Toni"
Just time to pay that little account you
owe met es as'A'-il Aff 500 3
= so indeed. wei, didn't think II swas
half 50 late. 80 | must be of Or shall lose
my dinner!
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

HARD TiMEs.-A Buffalo paper says the
times are SO hard in that place, that it is
impossible to get soft place to sleep on,
and advises all poor peop.et to keep aloof.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

A DrscLAIMER.-General Zaremba had a
very long Polish name. The king having
heard oft, one day asked him good humor-
edly, 'Pray Zaremba. what Is your name!
The General repeated to him Immediately
the whole of his long name. why SAID
the king, 'the devil himself never had
such name u should presume not, SIR
replied the General, as he was no relation
of nine.'
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

Asailor hal once a high dispute with his
wife who wished him to the devil. " Plague
on me Poll," said he, i'll don't think l
should fare pretty well with the old fellow
as married into the family"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The first boat of the season reached 81.
Louis on the llth inst, from Galena, with
full cargo. Thirteen steamboats, were
there withe steam up, ready to depart
Troy Mail. ..-...
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11
NOTICE.

The Citizens of Maumee City are request
ed to meet at the Central House, this Even
ing, at 7 o'clock, to form a Tippecanoe
Club.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

r !, is said that the agents OF the govern
ment are buying up our red dog money
to pay off the Cuby bloodhounds now en-
gagged in the Florida war. y
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

TAKE NoIIcE.-By order of the State
Central Committee, the time for holding
the Fort Meigs Celebration is altered from
the 9th of May to the lith day of June next. i.
We hope that the different Presses which
have published the notice of the Committee
will insert the alteration.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

SELr-DENIAL.--There never did, and
never will exist, any thing permanently
noble and excellect in character which
was stranger to theexefcise Of self-denial.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

.Onf neighbor nfthe Sun tells ofa cock
ney who upon looking over the city directe-
ry, asked whether it really contained the
name ofevery man in AmericaL ~
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

Hon. Perry Smith, U. s. Senator from
Connecticut, lies dangerously in at his resi-
dense in New Milford. So says the New
Haven Herald.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

"I say Pat, what are you writing there
in such a large handp .Arrah hohev, an
isn't Ito my poor mother, who is very deaf
that Pm writing loud letter." ~ (
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

HAND CIDRa IN NORTHAMPTON Post
script ofa letter from Northampton says |:
Our Election has just closed, and the
Wing candidates are all elected on the first
ballot.
Highest Wing vote, s5s
do. Tory do. IA
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

THE New YoRK AND ERIE RAILROAD is
now under contract from Oswego, Tioga
Co. to Hornelsvllle, Steuben CO. 1T miles.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

When fap-head tells joke and no.
body laughs, the symptom is that it is des-
ttute OF wit, and he feels fiat.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The Atlantic Steam Ship President is 10
be ornamented with bust Of Washington
on her prov.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

We are indebted to the Hon. John w. l..
Allen and the Hon. p. G. Goode, of the U.
:. House of Representatives, for several in
telcsting documents, extracts from which
we shall lay before our readers, as occasion
requires,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

ltissaid that her Majesty gives Prince Al
bert "ho!f-a-ereiss" BY day, and /" Sec
sreign" al night.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11
BLAcKsvILLB, Va, 16th Marcb IAN

BLAcKsvILLE, Va. 18th March 1910
Sir send this Prospectus Back to you
whar it out to stay no Harrison or petticut
Men as the are Called in our Country nor
we don't warnt such Fedarlist or villins in
our Country B A 1.-The rest Of the name il
legible.] PM.
To Mr.. Thomas Alelen Washington
City"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The citizens of the new county of Ottawa
have nominated three tickets for county
ofiicers--one whig, one locofoco, and a
third composed of members Of both parties.
In these times, there is serious objection
to spIittickets-the wings certainly should
draw the line of demarcatiop, and test their
strenl HIN local as well as national politics.
We understand that an effort " i'll be made
10 locate the county sea: of Ottawa, at
Hartford, that being the head of navigation
on Portage River, and the nearest central
point where improvements have been made.
The general opinion seems to be that Port
Clinton, will be selected for the present.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

ALL THE LITRRAruRE.--Some one was
kind enough to send copy ofou Prospec-
tus to the Post Master at Blacksyile, Mo.
nongalia Co. Va, and the " hircling'' at that
place. has had the kindness to return it to
us with the following beautiful endorse
ment, which we copy kteratim ct verbatim.
--.Nadisonian,
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

100 BARRELS WHISKEY, just re-
AOO ceived by D. B. SMITH.
Maumee City, April II.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

2209

n y = WING HdJUTIty' ~00
Last fall Everett had S3s,--Morton 215.
Wing gam 90 Well done Northampton.
--Springfeld Gaz.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

Sogreat is the enthusiasm of the wings
that all of them are Poets. During the tern
Common Pleas, just closed, the
mama for song writing and song singing
was so prevailing among the members of the
bar, that not a day passed, during which
some half dozen Tippecanoe songs were
not manufactured, and not an evening OF
which they were not sung before numer'
GUS audiences at all the principal Hotels in
the place. We insert the following as
among the happiest efforts of the kind, but
after all, though the sentiments is good, il
was the singing of it, by a gentleman who
knows n little better than any one else
to whom 1t was ever our good fortune tc
listen, that pleased us most.
THE BRAVE OLD CHIEF.
TUNE" The Brare Old Oak
A song to the chief the brave old chief
Who hath ruled in our hearts SO long,
Here's fame and renown to his laurel crown,
Tha, binds our affections strong;
There was strength in his blow, many years ago,
And honor has long been his due,
For he showed his might in the deep midnight,
On the fl, Id Of Old Tippecanoe,
Then sing to .he chief the brave old chief,
Who fires every bnsom anew,
And honor'd be he tby the brave and the free)
Who conquered at Tippecanoe
He rule these fair climes, In the fearful times,
When the Indians fendsh howl,
Was heard in the wood, where the log cabin STOOD
Exposed to his nightly prowl,
On him we reld. our hope and our pride;
And we banished our needless fear,
Then hail him with cheers for hundreds of years,
The ehierto our bosoms SO denr,
Then sing to the chief, the brave old chief,
Who fires every bosom anew,
And honord be he (by the brave and the iree)
Who conquered at Tippecanoe!
The brave old Chief who brought US relief
In the time of our sorest need,
Exalt we his name, to the summit OF fame,
Forslorys his well earned need;
If the people enquire, for the Kinderhook squire,
And the fate ofhis Tory clan,
Wellreply they are dead In their sour-crout laid
To make room for much better man,
Then sing to the chief the brave old chief
Who fires every bosom anew.
And hon"red be he 10y the brave and the free)
Who conquered at Tippecanoe
Red JACKET & Co.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The Legislature of Michigan adjourned
sine die on the Cd inst.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

Ok BARRELS APPLES, for sale by.
~ D. b, SMITH.
Maumee City, April II.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

THE ONO LEGIsLATuRE.-This impor-
tant body has adjourned.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

HURRAH FOR HARRISON.
SO BARRELS CIDER, "both hard and
wv SOFT" and designed expressly for Tip
pecnnoe Clubs, just received and for sale,
low, by d. B. SMITH.
Maumee City, April II.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

C. People commenced fishing at this
place several weeks ago, but fish did not
commence running until last Saturday night.
An occasional masquelonge, and few scat
tcrlng pike, and some red horse, were fool
ish enough 10 be caught previous to that
time, but they wer, like "angels visits,
few and far between" That night, how
ever, there seemed to be general turn out
among them, and our fishermen were amply
compensated for all their previous "water
hauls." We presume to say that more
than one hundred barrels were caught be-
tween sun down and sun rise. Our old fish
erman, Daniel Strayer, Esq. who never
yet forgot that Printers loved the good
things ofthis life, sent US a brace Of prodi-
gious pike, coupled with the request that
whenever VIC wanted more, to send to him,
and we should be supplied. Thanks to
the kind old fisherman. May he ever have
of fish enough and to spare, for his rcmcm-
brance of the Printer.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11

The "Path Finder" is the American
name of an American fiction by J. Fennl-
more Cooper, Esq. We have boen favor
ed with the perusul of few extracts OF this
work: just Sufficient to convince us, that
Mr.. Cooper is once more at home. 1t is
very highly spoken of by eastern perlodl-
cals:-We are happy to see that Mr. Coo
per's returning sense of injustice 20 himself
and his country, is in time to retrieve past
errors, and we but repeat the wish OF thou,
sands of whom he was "In olden tines
an especial favorite by hoping that he
may profit by the fruits of his recreancy'
and never again, wander astray. HaIeck
once said of Cooper that his
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-11
"NGme was with his cOnntry's woven.
First in her line her pioneer If mind

At the time this compliment was paid, it was
deserved; but it has since been forfeited
The Path Finder is an oninous name--nnd
is probably intended as the first among ma
nv similar works, to convince his fellow ci-
tizens, that the Author has in reality, found
the old path, where he gained his laurels,
and that he will neyer again depart from it..
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-09
MELANCHOLY EVENT.

FIVE YsuNG LADIES DRowNED.--The
Portland Daily Advertiser announces the paia-
ful intelligence OF a melancholy accident which
occurred in that harboy, and which has cast a
deep gloom over the counteDances Of her cit-
zcns. Five young ladies'. brt~een the ages OF
eleven aad eighteen, suddenly. unexpectedly,
in a moment as il we're, launched into eternity.
The Advertiser gives the following particulars /:
The Banner, always considered one Of the
safes, and best boats belonging to the city, left
the wharf early in the afternoon TO visit the
three ships composing the squadron which left
us yesterday. The frigaie had been visited, and
j sail was proposed in the harbor. At three
o'clock the Banner had visited Hog Island, and
those oa board had landed At half past three
the boat was making way Tor the city, and
when about one hundred rods FROM the island,
white squall, as 1t is called, struck the top OF
the sail boat. which was not perceived or tell
by those on board, except 10 the capsizins oil
The boat. The banner vent down stern fore
most, leaving the bows above water There
were moe persons on board-fve young ladies
~ the cuddy. anolher young lady 10 the stern.
-hs Vas ss'ed-t~o men, and lad fifteen or
sixteen years oi age. The young ladies' in The
Gsddy were dro"neo' aud seemingly death vas
but the ~srs al an instant. The persons saved,
placed themselves on bsar1 the teoder to the
Banner. The frs, assistance came from those
OIL board the Water Lily, a strong, safe, and
excellent boat. belongin. 10 Mr.. Samusl Davis.
There were SIX persons on board the Water
Lhy-Cspi. Howes Of the steamer Bangor.
Msssrs. Samuel. stephen, and John Y. Davis.
DR.. Barrett. and Capt. w. II. Dsinsl. Capt
u. vas At the helm shen the Banucr and her
psrileus eonditioa we're discovered by tue aid
Of glass
The Water Lily made way for thr Bsns.r
with all possible dispatch. but the distance wa.
>. great that some minutes passed. before she
came alan. side. The tender With the suTI-
,ors. vas near by. but all or board seemingly
we're uuriird uth fright. The sd story -a'
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-09

soon told. asd every effort vas made for The
speedy reseue al the bodies 10 the eudJy Of
ths Banner. The first attempt was made 10
TOW the boat ashore. This could cot be done.
aud an effort was then made 10 raise the boat.
The effort was partially successful, and four
bodies we're taken from the euddy and placed
gu board the Wafer Lilly. The Banner suns
second time, but was raised third time BY
new purchases The fifth body was rescued
BY eutiin. hole through the top Of the euddy.
and the last Of the young lsdies,-liieless as the
rest.-was placed with her kindred associates.
but few moments since alive aud happy, eb
the deck Of the Water Lily. The 1--WE bodies
were placed beside each ether. ard the speeia-
Gle presented,-the heart -rending contrast OF
= brief half hour-we need not picture 10 our
readers.
Every effort was made by Dr. Bauet to re-
store life TO the apparently dead. but IN WAR;
and SO sudden was the work ofthe fell destroy
er. that even the Jewels which sdornsd the
fingers OF the youeg ladies', dropped from them
the moment their bodies were brought TO the
light of day.
The Water Lilly arrived at the steamboat
Bangor, between six and seven o'clock, where
q Coronsrs lnquest was held. and verdict
rendered. The parents and friends we're pres
ent at this mournful ceremony, and received
the lifeess remains of children aud relatives
whom they had parted with. a few hours be-
foie. In the anticipation that they would m-et
those they loved again, not in the cold en-
braces OF death, but in the glad welcome OF
returned kindred and friends. The following
we're the names of the young ladies' who were
J drowned:
Frances lugraham, daughter Of Widow Ia
graham.
/ AdeIne Thurstos, daughter Of Mr. Samuel
Thurstop, Caulker.
Julia Ann Milliku, daughter of Capt. Millken,
OF The bark Oc-ols.
Caroline and Elizabeth lsley, daughters OF
MIR. Nathan lsley.