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

NEE were, they could not consent to give
up holding the annual Ball, even tough the
hard times stared them in the face with
look of inquiry as to where the requisite
funds could be had. But fun they would
have, in spite of the want of funds, and
Providence, for once consented to smile on
the affair. The Maumee, in those days
produced supplies of fish, to which the mig
gardly yields of late years are contrast,
rather than comparison, and almost every
resident upon its banks was a fisherman,
and employed himself during the spring
months in catching and curing fish for sale.
Every man, then, had fish, though every
one had not money, and the good keeper
OF what is now the Central House in Mau
NEE City, tMr. Peter G. Oliver In the kind
ness of his heart, did agree that tho bill
should be paid in fish, at the rate of one
half a barrel to be dsbursed by each gentle
man who should attend.
The ball came off due time, and as it
was in the fishing season. the supper table
was most iusciously provided with the fruits
of the water. At each extremity was a huge
.Masquelonge, the king of the waters of the
great Lakes, while pickerel, catfish, bass,
and savory bits of the luscious sturgeon
garnished the board. The ball was most
numerously attended by lots of blooming
asses in their neat callicoe frocks, white
cotton stockings and black elk aprons, and
the sturdy beaux made no unseemly display
in their well brushed blue coats, shining
gilt buttons, with white pants and stockings
to match. Nor was there wanting plen-
ty of good music for the occasion, for when
four kiln dried French Fiddlers and darkee
to excruclate on a tambourine, stepped into
the end of the room set apart for the orches-
ira, leave my reader to imagine the way
the pretty feet patted to the tune of cold
Rural Felicity" though, it must be confess
sed that it sometimes seemed to want rather
more than two feet to keep time with all the
musicians.
The performances went off with great
spirit and good feeling, and the good old
countra dances flor it was before the day
that quadriles, cotilIions, waltzes and all
such rattletraps had found their way into
this unsophsticated region) were danced
nor did any tidy little miss imagine it toe
i, fatiguing to dance down sett of fourteen
couples to the very bottom, nay, nor tc
hold her partner good match at a jig OF
scamperdown at the end of it, il he should
SO incline.
But the time sped swiftly, on pleasures
railroad, and the bright sun peeped into the
windows of the Central House and fount
!, them at it. A general call for cloaks ant
3 bonnets took place, the horses were saddlet
and, to complete the picture, each beal
took his lady love upon the pilion behlnt
him, and in the bright sunlight of swee
Spring morning, with hearts as merry al
the lark, and all untroubled by cares o
lines or seasons, these sons and daughters
of independence took their departure. Ant
the day is often remembered and spoken of
and many bonny lad and lass now grow
to man and womanhood look back with plea.
-, sure to the time of the Pickerel. Ball.
REED.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION co.
MERCHANDISE, Passengers, &c.
lM transported with despatch, via Rail
Road Line, Steam Barges, on the Hudson
River, Mohawk and Hudson Rail Road to
Schenectady, and by first class line boats to
Buffalo, Steamboats, and vessels on the
lakes, American transportation Line,
Ohio Canal.
For Freight or Passage aPplyto
P. Gradin, ,oA Rrood-si NJ y.
II. Niles s. Co. Corner of Hudson y
VIM. b. Knox, Quay st. Albany.
l.. Huro & Co., Schenectady.
H. Wrights s. Co., Rochester.
Carpenter & Myers, Toledo.
Atwater e. Ruden, Bufalo.
Clark Robinson,
Sam'l. P. Carter, Cleveland.
G. S. Hazard, Maumee City.
Strong g. Nc Reynolds, Detroit.
G. S. Hubbard g. Co. Chicago.
July 13. 10.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

UNFoRTUNATE MIsTAKE.---A French
gentleman living in the lower part of the
city recently received a cork leg from Paris,
upon trying on which a sad mistake was
discovered in its construction. The leg
moves backwards instead of forwards, and
every time the unfortunate gentleman steps
forward with his real leg the artificial one
pulls him back again; so that the only
way he can make use of the leg at all is by
strapping it on heel foremost, and so he is
now seen, going through the streets with
one foot pointed before and the other be-
hind.--M Q. Picayane.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
BUSINESS LOTS TO LEASE.

UlHEsubscrber for thepurpose ofafford-
ing conveniences tomen OF business,
who are desirous to settle in this place, offer
for sale at reasonable prices, orto lease at
moderate rents, the following lots, 1.-THE
principal business streets in this town.
10, 90, 81; north side Broadway; ~
West side of Canal street; l3O Corner OF
William st. 4 in block l,north side of So
phia st; Also large number of lots ellgl
bly, situated for residences.
For information and terms apply to
Id. BEAUGRAND, Maumee City.
R. DICKER!SSoN,- !5S l. Loser Sandusky.
LA. @. RAWSON, ~
l5-tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

IRISH HosprTAIlrT.-- -" Will you dine
with me tomorrow, Mr. Z"
: Faith, and will, with all my heart"
Remember It's only family dinner I'm
askin' you to-
Sand what for not--a family dinner is a
mighty pleasant thing What have ye gotT'
"Och, nothing uncommon p an elegant
piece of corn beef and potatoes"
"By the powers, that bates the world
Jist my own dinner to hair--barring The
5eefm
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

We observe that the distant press, in
their estimates of the Presidential election,
invariably set down Virginia to the ,;sNorth-
ern man with Southern feelings" But still
they elect Gen. Harrison by handsome
majority. We have no objection as to what
position on the chess board may beqssigned
to Virginia-she will attend to that matter
herself. But there is one thing very GER
tamil Gen. Harrison can be elected with
out the vote of Virginia, and we believe he
can be, the vote of Virginia will only serve
to swell his triumphant majority: for, getit,
he will, if there be any truth in signs.-
Richmond .4dv.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
For the Maumee City Express.
REEDS SONG.

TUNE" Batter and cheese and ALL
I'll tell to you story
I'll sing to you song,
We've had reform and glory
Yet everything goes wrong,
Since little Martin came in power
And drove the Wings to the wall,
Bringing his kitchen cabinet
Humbug Krout and all.
Our credit is departed
Our currency's destroyed,
Our cash on legs has started
With Swartwout, Price and Boyd,
With poor account of empty chests
Our Treasury sings small,
And the nations on The parish
Humbug Krout apd all.
Mechanics are complaining
And well indeed they may,
Hard times their purses draining
Their industry X. X,
The nations head and ears in debt
And loud for help does call,
But Martin cannot save II
Humbug krout and ALL
ou' "e'p "o "' 'n' a'"'' '''
BY one who well knows how,
The Farmer oil North Bend, boys
VINO stands behind the plough,
And up Salt Riyer'you Will sec
Smart chance Of walking tall,
The Juggler and his company
Humbug, krout and all.
The leeches Oh the treasury
Their only epltaph will be-
Absquandered and Swartouted,
The great Missouri tumble-bug
Rolled down with his own ball,
And Martin bound for Kinderhook
Humbug, krout and all.
Jim crow oaihonh SO NANCY
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
AMERICAN HOTEL.

AMERICAN HOTEL.
Summit street, near the lower steamboat
landing, Toledo.
ID N.LAWTON takes this opportunity
IL. 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 there's
ident and travelling public.
March, I6 1889 5Otf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

A PATRIOTIC SRNrMENT.-Ata "a recent
Harrison festivalin Illinois, Mr.. Haygand,
an old soldier under Gen. Washington in
he War, fer the first Independence of our
country, gave this patriotic toast:--
"May Ihave the pleasure to escort Mr..
Van Buren, from the Presidential chair, as
I once did CORVALLIS from Yorktown"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
THE WHOLESALE STORE IN
TOLEDO.

HNITUS, TOWNSEND s. TITUS, 299
Pearl street, New-York, encouraged
by the share of support their BRANCH At n,
TOLEDO received during the past year, Will
continue the establishment. Experience
has proved that they were not over san
guine when they claimed facilities which
enabled them to sell goods in fact cheaper
than any other house west of Ne,o- York,
and they speak with confidence ,chen they
promise to ofer stronger inducements to p'r-
clasers than any other firm in the Western
country. =,
They would respectfully invite their old
customers, and the \ trade in general, ''ler-
chants, Contractors, Hotel Keepers &c. to
rive their stock an examination. Their as
sortment will consist as usual, principally OF
Day GooDs AND GROCERIES,, with many
other such articles as the wants of the coun-
try may require.
As fresh invoices will be shipped from
.Ne,O- York ,oeekly, through the season. they
will not now attempt to give detailed list
of their goods.
Store foot of La Grange ST., Lo,oer Toledo
Nav 10. 1889. TITUS s. Co.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

"Gen. Harrison has done more for his
country, with less compensation for it, than
any man living."--JAmRs MADISON.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
RETAL STORE IN TOLEDO.

RETAIL STORE in TOLEDO.
u,ITUs, TOWNSEND 81 TITUS, 900
Pearl street, New-York, will, in addi-
tion 10 their Wholesale Store, continue the
RETAIL BRANCH of their house at Toledo,
under the firm of J. A. TITUS & 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,
GaocRRlEs, 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-Cash only.
!. A. TITUS & Co.
Corner of Summit & Locust streets
Lower Toledo, May 10, 1899.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

TNLOUR.-10O barrels superine Flour,
II just received and for sale by
dec. qs. SMITH s. Co.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

PORK & WHISKEY.
A NY quantity of pork or whiskey can be
IN had on good terms at the warehouse
of SMITH s. Co.
dec. 90.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

DED Padding. Canvas. Brown Holland
h and coloured Cambrics, by
Dec. 90. D. C. FORSYTH IL Co.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

NJ We will pay twenty five cents each
for few perfec; copies of Nos. and IL,
of Vol. V. and No. 6, of Vol. vi, Of our
Quarto Edition. Those who can spare those
numbers will greatly obIige us by sending
them, and shall be credited or paid as above.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18

" Editors with whom we exchange,
or who may desire an exchange with us,
are respp ctfully requested to give our new
Prospectus, or part of it, one insertion in
their columns, or TO make such mention of
it as they may think proper. All who pub;
lish it will be entitled to an exchange for
one year.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1840-04-18
MAUMEE CITY EXPRESS.

,p,Nrrp AND PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,
BY s. r. HOSNIER.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16

MsRE ExPLosoNs.-The failure of the Pa
,apsee Savings Bank at Baltimore was followed
the next day BY the Simultaneous closing Of
several other shops Of the same kind, viz of
the Baltimore Savings Institution, the Meehan-
ie's Saving Fund, and the City Trust Company.
The first failure on Wednesday startled the
fears Of money holders, and crowds were soon
collected around the buildings occupied by the
difereat institutions demanding the redemp-
tion Of their notes, and Threatening violence 10
case they refused to comply with their obliga-
iions. The cashiers coutiaucd TO pay out sPe-
Gle until the usual hour of closing 10 the rfter-
noon, when the doors were shut and they re-
main shut 10 this hour. On Thursday mornin !.
the President of one Of the Companies address
ed letter TO the citizens Of Baltimore, in which
he stated that his bank had been robbed over
night. and that he had concluded TO put its af-
fairs 10 the hands OF trustees, who were named.
These gentlemen, however, refused the trust,
and the aforesaid President has subsequently,
disappeared.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16
Later From ENGLAND.

The packet ship England has arrived at n.
York with London dates to the 9TH OF August.
The only news of importance is an account Of
an abortive and very foolish attempt by Louis
Napoleon 10 produce a revolution in France,
which will be found in the letter below.
Boulogne- Sur Mer, Aug. 6.
This morning one Of those mad attempts at
revolution which have characterized the French
since the memorable three days, disturbed the
inhabitants of this peaceful town from their
slumben. The facts, as ! have collected them,
are as follows -
The City of Edinburgh steamer, belonging
to he Commercial Steam Navig cation Company,
was hired by Prince Louis Napoleon, ostensi-
bly for an excursion of pleasure along the Brit
ish coast, far fourteen days. ln this he EN-
barkcd with filiy.six followers, eight horses, aud
two carriages, IN the Thames, 90 Wednesday
last this morning, about two o'clock, they
reac he'd the coast Of Frsace, off WinirouK. a.
bout three mllss from Boulogne. The sur
prise oil the captain and crew may be imagined
to see the whole OF bis passengers come OIL
deck. not ia the peaceful garb OF citizens, but
en- uiltaire. some as lsneers, some as general
officers, some as private soldiers, with an oil
skin covering on their hats. with the pumber
40 painted in front, that being the regiment
which at Strasburg had formerly identified IT.
self SO seriously IN the cause OF Losls Napol-
con.
Their object was soon made evident. The
ships boat was lowered, and the whole com
psny landed in three Trips. Before the Prince
left the vessel. he ordered the captain TO cruize
off the coast, but 10 keep close 10 10 Boulogne.
and have = boat ready msaped TO come Oft for
them should they signalize to that effect, A
mong those landed have been able TO collect
the name Of the General Moniholon, Col
Vsudrey, Col. ParqUin, and Col. Delsborde.
When all had landed, they marched into the
iswn. shouting "Vive lEmpereur," the Priree
carving his hat on the point Of his sword, aud
waving it 10 the air: from the Grand Rue they
made their way BY the Rue de Ia Lsmpe 10 the
Casetne, aud reused the small body Of troops Of
the line II believe only Que company that per-
form duty there. The soldiers awakened, aud
seeing themselves surrounded by general off,
cet. kpev not what to make Of the scene
They were. however, soon made TO eo,nprs-
hebd that q revolution was on foot, that bo"is
Philippe was dsthroned, that all France was
reused in favor Of their emperor, LOUIS Nspol-
con, and that they must arm to marsh iouhwIth
upon Paris. As some we're prep1un. 10 obey
their captain. Who had bees awakened BY the
noise, rushed IN smeHg them. and restored Their
vs'ense loyalty BY shouting &" Vns le koi.'
High words and scgffle epsued between him
snb Prince Loss, ~hen the latter drew pis
20 lu1 h-si uufof.gnT-'v h. bsil shr'sfs1 /
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16

lon III 30 w. ship Copova, Saunders, Of Warren.
900 Angus lah; lat IS II. lon "a so, baroue
Louisa, Woodside, 80 days fiom Flushing
FBIDAY. Sept iiIh.
Brig Lexington, Of Warren. Perry, Gardner for
Providence.
Seh'rs Molly. Of Dennis. Hamble,on, from Bath
for this port Milo. of do Nicksrson. Bristol for
Boston Victory Of do Harding, Bath for Provi.
6ence Relief OF do Nickerson. do for do; Vo-
.ant, OF do Chase, do. for do; Emperor of Taun-
ton, Shores. Taunton for Baltimore Ann, Of Ma
chias, Miles. Machias for Providence; Rapid, of
Camden. Piper. Caniden for Norfolk
Sloops RisIsg Sun, If Tauutsa. Presbery. from
Newark for Taunton Henry. of do, Allen. do for
do; Hudson. West New Bedford for Previdence
George Washisgtos, Norwich for Providence.
SaILED-U' 5. brig Washington, New Bedford (;
Yacht On-ha-Hy'e, Stevens, do; Rev. Cutter Vlg
liant. Connor. Providence Pilot Boat Syiph, Of
New York, on cruise do. Hornet, Of Tlsbury
do.
SATURDAY. Sept. I2th.
Brig Damon. Wade. OF New Orleans, IL days
from Havana, with Nolasses, put in for orders -
The brig Centurian. Of Providence, sailed the day
previous. for Boston Sch'r Concord, Carr sailed
10 company with the Damon for Philadelphia -
Hsrm. brig - Phebe. of Bath. Davis was TO
sail the neIt day, destination unknown; ship Hell
espont, for New York was TO sail ia abont week
Schr Convoy. Baker of and from Boston for
Providence; John Jay. Of and for Providence from
Charleston; VIM. Collier. Wells, from n, York
for Providence.
Sloops Victory, Heath. and Ami,y. Munro, from
New York for Providence.
MONDAY, Sept l4,h
Sloops Caroline Brishlman, and Anawou, Bur.
dick, both from Fall River.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16
10th September.

GFTTHE ARTILLERY CoMPAsr celebrated or
Thursday last the anniversary Of PERRY'S
victory on Lake Erie, by spending the day in
martial exercises and sports, at Fort Wolcott
They carried with them their field pieces, anc
fired salute at 4 o'clock, in honor Of the gIori
Gus victory which was at that hour achieved
The Company deserves much praise for the
spirit and patriotism which they svincs.
The OS-KA-HT.E (hr. Stevens YACHT was
elegantly decorated with flags in honor of the
event, and the eolors Of the vessels in our har-
Dor were displayed throughout the day
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16

From TExAs.-The n o. PicSyuno of the
3Oth ult. contains an account Of a regular en-
ssgement between the Texas Militia and the
Cumanche Indians on Plumb creek, miles
West Of Goods on the 10th ulr. The Indians
were driven from the woods, in which they had
the loss of 40 killed, prisoners, and upwards
Of 300 horses and mules, laden with the plum
der Of Linuville and The low country, which
they had recently overrun. /, was intended TO
pursue them in the hope of overtaking them
before they reached tho mountains.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16
Still Later.

The Packet Ship Quebec, arrived at New
York at noon on Monday. from London
brought papers ofAug. llth.
The particulars given above Of the absurd al,
tempt Of Louis Napoleon are confirmed. II,
had but So persons with him, of whom wer,
killed or drowned, and several wounded.
The latest Paris advces were Of August sth
The condemnation Of Prince Louis was uni.
versal, both by the press and the public
Many persons had been arrested at the capital
as implicated in the affair. II was supposed
that the Prince and his companions would BE-
brought to Paris, and tried by the Ch,mbsr o
Peers.
A letter from Boulogne, dated the sth, say,
that King Louis Philippe was shot at on hi
way TO Eu, and that his aehrnan was Killed.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16

the under Jaw OF poor soldier Who was en-
deavoring TO separate them, and the whole
party. finding that the soldiers we're lvkewarm,
that the officers were faithful, that nothing was
10 be done there. precipilately quilted the
Caserns, and retired TO the port.
By this time the town was reused, the author.
lilies were on foot. the drums were beating to
arms, and the National Guards pouring out iu
all directions. Proclamations, With a decree.
had beea lavish'y distributed along every street
through which tney passed, and norey given to
those who had followed them. These soon de-
clsred what their object was, and the necessary
directions were given by the Sous-P -Prefst to at
tack the disturben Of the peace. Within two
hours the greater part were either prisoners in
the citadel, shot or dispersed They made no
stand after leaving the Caserne. Some made
their way with the eagle 10 the Napoleon col
umn, some with the Prince hasteued TO the
seaside and sgnaled for boat from the steam
er. Unfortunately for them, too many got in
TO il, and it upset. The Prince, with three or
four others, swan for the steamer, aud had a
narrow escape Of being drowned.
During their absence, however, affairs chang
ed on board the steamer. NJ. Pallet, tbe har-
Dor master, BY order of the Mayor, had pro-
ceeded with dozen custom house officers in a
beat, and taken possession Of it; IL wss foriu-
nate for the Prince they did so, for in returning
into the hsrbor, they found hiE, almost exhaust
cd, clinging 10 the buoy, about the eighth Of a
mile from the shore. He was taken on board,
and with him Colonel Vandrey. In escaping
from the shore they narrowly avoided being
shot; several balls passed close 10 the Prince,
and several of his followers were wounded, and
sunk TO rise no more. The report is that six
have been found one poor doctor, who surren-
dsrsd, was shot BY National Guard.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16
CHANGES.

The Harrison Central Committee for Penn
sylAania Of 1886, consisted Of ten members. No
less than FIVE of them now active support
ers of Martin Van Buren-Urre are neutral, and
tuo only advocate the canse of Tip and Ty."
This is fact worth note. as affordng very
conclusive index OF how Harrison stock stands
in the Pennsylvania market. Two Of the
Harrison Central Committee are left as stirring
laborsrs in the hard cider cause, and one half Of
that body are with us.-Pennsyiranidn.
An able, and efficient gentleman, by the
name Of John c. Chumasero, Esq of Roehes-
ter, for many years Whg office holder, and
one who has ever been considered an honest and
honorable man, abandoned few days ago that
versatile party, and embraced Democracy and
the cause Of Van Bureu.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-09-16
d tc0.

In this town on the I'd inst. while on visit {,
her brother, Mrs. Sarah X. Proy, wife Of Mr. WIN
r. Pray, Of Boston-Iler remains were eenyeyec
to Bostsn for interment.-On Wednesday last, Alb
by Irish, daughter OF Mr., Isaac w. sherman, agee
years and 10 months.
On Tuesday morning, after short but distress
ing illness. Mr. Richard r. Dunham second son NJ
Dir. Jesse Dunbam, in the Gath year OF his age
The deceased has left a wife aud three small chill
dren. His loss will be deeply felt.
In Providence, on Wednesday evening last, Mrs
Hannah Williams. in The 80 year Of her age.-On
Thursday, Mr.. David Peck. aged 72-On Thurs
day evening, Mrs. Harriet r. Chappell, wife Of Mr
VIM. Henry ChsppelI. in tho 3l'tysar Of her age
At New Shorsham, 7lh inst, Augustine Wash
ington, infant son Of Samuel and Elizabeth q
Dunn. aged months md days.
At New Bedford the 29ih ul,. Capt. Simeon
Tisdse, formerly ofthis town, aged GO years.
At the Navy Yard Charleston eth inst, Samuel
Cooper HiIon Esq, Sailing Master U. : Navy
SO.
In Chsl.ea, OH inst, Commander Edward p
Babbet u. ; Navy 4S.