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A LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Little Rock, A.T. on the 31st of March,
1826, which if not taken out within three months, will be sent to the
General Post Office, as dead letters.
Matthew Alexander
Jesse Blair -2
James Blackburn
Joseph Boitler -2
John Bonly -2
James Bradley
John Brown -2
James Ball
Joseph Brown
C. Brumback
John H. Boswell
Wm. Bridges
John Carnahan -6
John Cowden -2
Wm. Carlisle
John Carethus
Samuel Copeland
Benj. Clemments
John Casey-2
Allen Carethus
John G. Deadrick -4
John Douglass -2
Mathew Demerest
Robert M. Dawson
James Elder
Uz Finly
George France -2
Daniel Flanakin -2
Andrew Finny
Patrick Flanakin
Battise Ferrand
Wm. Furguson
Samson Gray -2
Wm. Glenn
Alexander P. Gray
Edmund Hogan -4
Abner Harold -2
Capt. Steph'n Dinuant
Stephen Hayney -2
John Hudgens -2
H. Harris
John Howard
Charles Imbo
Wm. Johnson
Richard S. Jones
Henry Kellem
Thomas W. Little
James Lockhart -4
Wm. Lockhart
Eli Lindsey
Wm. Marcus -2
John McLaine -4
John Moore
John Mason -2
Sameul McHenry
James C. Newell
James Pyeatt -2
Peter Pyeatt -2
Jacob Pyeatt
Hiram Peeler -2
Wm. Russell
Wm. Robinson
Gen. Wm. Rector
Elias Rector
Pendleton Strother
James Sanders 2
James Stewart
Ira Smoot
Robt. S. Steel
John Lymus
Mrs. Ann Smith
Miss Eliz. A. Saffold
Lewis Tweedy -2
James Travis
Jacob Tu??wiler
Wm. Trimble
Stephen Vaugine
Francis Vaugine
John G. Williams
Hardy Wilbanks
John Wilson
Daniel Whiting -3
Thomas Whiting
James Westfall
? Winfield
Asa Yelerton
T.W. Newton, P.M.
Little Rock, April 1, 1826 |
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Appointment by the Governor - Mr. George F. Lawton, to be Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Miller County, vice John H. Fowler, Esq., resigned.
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| 04/04/1826 |
Called by the Indians the Neosho, which signifies in the Osage
language, pure water. |
| 04/04/1826 |
Col. Wool, Inspector General of the U.S. Army, on his return from a
tour of inspection of the military posts at New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Natchitoches, Cantonment Towson, and Cantonment Gibson, passed this
place on Friday evening last, from the last mentioned post, on his way
to New Orleans.
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| 04/04/1826 |
MARRIED - In Miller County, on the 16th ult. by the Rev. Rucker
Tanner, Mr. John McMurry, to Miss Prudence R. Brown, daughter of the
late Cornelius Brown of Vir.
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ORDINANCE,
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Little Rock, April 1,
1826.
Be it ordained, That is shall be the duty of the Town Constable for the
Town of Little Rock, to examine such places within the said Town in
which it is suspected that offences may be committed against the
Ordinances of the Town of Little Rock, and make report thereof to any
Justice of the Peace in said Town, in order that such offences may be
punished according to law; and that the said Town Constable be allowed
the extra sum of two dollars for each person, so informed against and
prosecuted to conviction, to be paid out of the property of the person
convicted, if able, if not, out of the funds of the Board of Trustees.
By Order of the Board of Trustees:
B. Smith, Chairman
J. Brown, Clerk
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The steam-boat Florence, Capt. Murray, from New Orleans, arrived at
this place on Saturday last, and departed on Sunday evening for Fort
Smith, having been freighted by Maj. McClelland, Agent for the Choctaw,
Indians, to transport to that place the arms, ammunition, &c. which that
nation is entitled to from the government under the treaty by which they
acquired their lands in this Territory.
Among the passengers who came up in the Florence, were Maj. McClelland
and family; Lieut. Thomas Johnston, of Cantonment Gibson; Mr. Baker, Mr.
Weathers, and several other gentlemen.
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TOWN OF BISCOEVILLE
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE
ON the 9th and 10th days of May next, there will be offered for sale at
the Court-House door in the Town of Biscoeville, Clark County, a number
of choice LOTS.
Terms of sale will be one-fourth cash in hand, and a credit of six
months will be given for the balance, purchasers giving bond with
approved security.
Those who are desirous of laying out a part of their capital in town
property, would do well to call and view the very advantageous situation
of Biscoeville. A plat of the town will be exhibited on the days of
sale.
John Calaway
Wintrhop Colbath,
Arch'd. Huddleston, Commissioners
Biscoeville, Arkansas Territory
March 8, 1826 |
| 04/11/1826 |
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
WHEREAS, on the 22d day of February last, I was appointed administrator
to the estate of Pierre Coussotte, deceased; This is therefore to give
notice to all persons having claims against said estate, that they must
be properly authenticated and presented for settlement, within one year,
from the date hereof, otherwise they may be in danger of being lost; and
all claims that are not presented by five years, will be for ever
precluded from having any benefit of said estate.
Cha's Caldwell, Adm'r. of Pierre Coussott, dec'd.
Little Rock, April 11, 1826
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DIED - - At St. Louis, on the 18th ult., Col. Alexander McNair,
Agent for the Osage Indians, and late Governor of the State of Missouri.
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DIED - At Washington City, on the 26th February, the Hon. John
Gaillard, a Member of the Senate of the U.S. from the state of South
Carolina, and the actual President, for several years past, in
occasional absences of the Vice President, of that Body.
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DIED - In Phillips County, on Sunday night, the 2d inst. Maj.
Townsend Webb. Few have departed this life so much respected and so
dearly beloved by their acquaintances and associates. A kind husband, an
affectionate father, and a generous friend, there are few who do not
deeply regret his loss. Benevolent and useful to his neighbors, his
death has spread a gloom in the circle where he resided. He has left, to
deplore his loss a numerous family. Can any thing add one ray of
consolation to the deeply wounded bosoms of his friends and relations;
it must be universal sympathy with which they meet. Can any thing cheer
them for a moment; it must be the recollection of the rectitude of his
course in life, and the good name which has left him. - Communicated.
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General Orders
Arkansas Territory, April 8, 1826
Colonel Benjamin Desha is appointed Adjutant General of the Militia of
the Territory, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. All Returns
and Reports will continue to be addressed to the Adjutant General's
Office at Little Rock. Geo. Izard
By the Governor:
Chester Ashley, A.d.C.
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NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
ALL persons having claims against, or interested in, the estate of John
Tollett, late of Miller County, Arkansas Territory, deceased, are hereby
notified, that we shall apply to the circuit court in and for said
county, at the next May term, for a final settlement of said estate.
Henry Tollett
David Tollett, Administrators
April 11, 1826
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NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
ALL persons having claims against, or interested in, the estate of John
English, late of Hempstead County, Arkansas Territory, deceased, are
hereby notified, that I shall apply to the Circuit Court in and for said
county, at the next May term, for a final settlement of said estate.
Simeon English, Adm'r
April 11, 1826
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NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
ALL persons having claims against, or interested in, the estate of John
Denton, late of Miller County, Arkansas Territory, deceased, are hereby
notified, that we shall apply to the to the circuit court in and for
said county, at the next May term, for a final settlement of said
estate.
John H. Fowler, Adm'r
Elizabeth Fowler, Adm'x
April 11, 1826
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NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
ALL persons having claims against, or interested in, the estate of
Jonathan Cockran late of Miller County, Arkansas Territory, deceased,
are hereby notified, that we shall apply to the to the circuit court in
and for said county, at the next May term, for a final settlement of
said estate.
Charles Burkham, Adm'r
April 11, 1826
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NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
ALL persons having claims against, or interested in, the estate of
Thomas Denton, late of Miller County, Arkansas Territory, deceased, are
hereby notified, that we shall apply to the circuit court in and for
said county, at the next May term, for a final settlement of said
estate.
John H. Fowler, Adm'r
Elizabeth Fowler, Adm'x
April 11, 1826
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TAKE NOTICE
THAT, on the seventh day of February, one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-six, I obtained from the Circuit Court of the County of Phillips,
Arkansas Territory. Letters of Administration on the estate of William
H. Smith, late of said county, deceased. All persons having claims
against said estate, are required to present them to me, duly
authenticated, with five years from the date of said Letters of
Administration, or they will be for ever precluded from having any
benefit of said estate.
Kezia Smith, Adm'r of Wm. H. Smith, dec'd.
April 11, 1826 |
| 04/11/1826 |
"The Last of the Mohicans" - A considerable portion of to-days paper
is occupied with a review and extract from the first volume of this
interesting work, which will be perused with pleasure by most of our
readers. |
| 04/18/1826 |
$1,500 DOLLARS REWARD
FIVE hundred dollars, in addition to one thousand heretofore offered,
will be paid for the apprehension and securing of WILLIAM HILL, the
murderer of William M. Perry, of Potosi, Missouri, on the 17th of
September last. For the purpose of facilitating his detection, the
following description of his person is given: Hill is near 6 feet 2
inches high; thin of flesh, and large bones; about 50 years of age, dark
blue eyes; black hair, somewhat gray about the locks; good teeth; has a
scar that draws one side of his mouth, occasioned by a bite; chews
tobacco; is very plausible in his manner, and smooth in his address, is
fond of drinking and gaming. It is said, he fled some years ago since
from Kentucky to the state of Ohio, for killing a man; from thence he
abandoned his family, and came to Missouri and married again.
The above reward will be given to any person or persons, who will secure
the said William Hill, that he may be brought to justice.
Jno. Perry
Potosi, March 25, 1826 |
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$50 REWARD
RAN away from the subscriber, on Tuesday last, 11th inst. a Negro Man
named Jacob, about 40 years, of age, and not exceeding 5 feet 8 or 10
inches high. He is large, stout, and heavy, for one of his height, and
has only one sound eye, having lost the other many years ago. I will
give Twenty Dollars for the delivery of him to me, on my farm, 7 miles
below Little Rock, and pay all reasonable charges, or $20 if confined in
any jail so that I can get him; or FIFTY DOLLARS, if taken up out of the
Territory, and delivered to me.
Benjamin Johnson
Little Rock, April 13, 1826
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| 04/18/1826 |
[COMMUNICATED]
At the last session of the Circuit Court for Crawford County, his honor
James Woodson Bates, presiding, William Scott was tried on an indictment
for stabbing with the intent to kill, one Charles S. Reno, Captain of
the Steam-boat Spartan, and was acquitted.
Counsel - for prosecution, Messrs. Quarles & Cummins, and Dickinson;
for the prisoner, Messrs. Sevier and Wharton.
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| 04/18/1826 |
DIED - In Washington City, on the 14th March, the Hon. Christopher
Rankin, the Representative in Congress from the State of Mississippi,
which station he had filled for several years, with honor to himself,
and essential utility to his country.
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| 04/18/1826 |
DIED - Recently, at St. Louis, Missouri, Thomas Curran, Esq. Clerk
of the Circuit Court of Independence County, A.T.
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| 04/18/1826 |
DOCTOR REYBURN
OFFERS himself to the citizens of Little Rock, and Pulaski County, as a
practitioner of
Physic, Surgery, &c.
His Office will be kept on the Corner of Maine and Cross Streets, next
door above the Tavern of N. Peay.
Little Rock, March 28, 1826
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DOCTORS CRAIG & HARDING
INTEND, hereafter, to confine their attention exclusively to the
practice of medicine, &c. Their shop is kept at their old stand,
opposite Mr. N. Peay's Tavern, where they may at all times be found,
except when absent on professional duties.
Little Rock, April 11, 1826
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LABORERS WANTED
THE subscriber wishes to hire 4 or 5 good hands, to whom he will give
good wages. He also will continue to BUTCHER for the citizens of Little
Rock. His prices are four cents per pound, for choice pieces of Beef, or
three cents per pound, cash in hand.
C. Brumback
Little Rock, April 18, 1826.
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LAW NOTICE
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he will pursue the
practice of Law in this Territory. He will attend the Superior Court and
the Courts of the Northern and Southern Circuits. It is his object to
devote himself exclusively to his profession, and he pledges himself,
that business trusted to his management, shall be promptly and
diligently attended to. His residence is at Little Rock.
Wm. Cummins
Little Rock, March 14, 1826
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| 04/18/1826 |
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Arkansas, A.T. on the 31st March 1826.
Earl, Ann -2
Fulton, Joseph
Kerrington, William
Keney, D.
Palmer, John
Saffold, Isam
Sinclair, Joseph
Smart, James
Strickland, Dan. F.
Tariscon, Henry
Willis, George
Wedding, Randolph F.
Weakley, Cyrus F. -2
Yelverton, Asa
Rob't. McKay, Ast. P.M.
Arkansas, April 1, 1826
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| 04/18/1826 |
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Batesville, A.T. on the 31st of March,
1826.
Abraham Allen
Alexander Adams
John Adams
James W. Bates -6
Jesse Bland
Levi Bennett
Henry Coker
Nathan Davis
Edward Davis
Gabriel Davis
John Foster
Augustine Gatton -2
Joab Graham
Col. Wm. Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Richard B. Jones
Wesley King
Austin R. Lafferty
Absalom Langstong
Jesse Langston
John McDaniel
Wm. McCubbin
Fergus Morrison
Daniel McColna
Thomas Moore
John Milligan -2
Wm. Noland
Wm. B. Nevill
John Palmer
Nelson Riley
Joseph Rogers
Jordan Reeves
John Simpson -2
John W. St. Clair
John C. Saylors
H. Boswell, P.M.
Batesville, April 1, 1826 |
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Helena, A.T. on the 31st March 1826.
Aldrick Ezra M.
Andrews Anuanias
Brisco George
Craig Joel
Darrett George G.
Gibbs Spruce
Johnson A.W.
Lewis Eli J.
Ross Cornelius
Whiting Daniel
W.B.R. Horner, P.M.
Helena, April 1, 1826
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| 04/18/1826 |
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at the Mouth of White River, A.T. 31st
March 1826.
Maj. Levanworth
Tho. P. Eskridge
Orrin Kingsley
Capt. Henry Weirick
Robt. M. Dawson
Mrs. Rolls
Cassander Rolls
W. Tucker
David Miller, Ast. P.M.
April 1, 1826
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Hempstead C.H., A.T. on the 31st March
1826.
Anderson, James
Andrews, David
Burnam, Samuel
Bailey, Merridith
Beard, Alexander
Boren, James
Boren, William 2
Barker, Jordan
Block, Absalom
Burton, Pleasant H.
Cheek, Jesse
Chamless, Nathaniel
Cryer, Morgan
Cox, John
Cruthers, John
Crow, Henry W.
Conaway, Wm.
Clawson, Eben
Campbell, Joseph
Colville & Wilson
Dyer, James
Douglass, Charles Y.
Daly, George
Dickson, John
David, Robert -2
Dorman, Hickman
East, Wm. -2
Fuller, Benjamin
Gross, Larkin
Gatewood, Rich'd H.
Holder, Jesse -2
Higgins, James
Hopper, Wm.
Holcomb, John
Hewett, Solomon
Hutson, Hiram
Hanter, Josiah
Jacobs, John
James, Joseph
Lord, Charles
Luce, Abner
McCluskey, Emanuel
Marshall, John
McCarriel, Wm.
Neeley, James
Pettinger, Charles
Perryhouse, James
Patterson, John
Peyton, Robert H.
Pevehouse, Jacob
Poston, H.
Russell, Samuel
Robinson, Wm.
Ragsdale, Robert
Swanson, Edward
Stuart, Joshua
Scarborough, Law
Thompson, John B.
Taylor, Samuel -2
Tanner, Rucker -2
Tucker, Robert
Tate, Richard
Thomason, Wm.
Williams, Job -2
Whitmore, I.B.
Woods, Zadok -2
Womack, Jesse -2
Wise, Asenith A.
Wright, Amos
Wilson, George W.
Walker, Tandy
Wilson, Leonard
Yates, Thomas
Young, Mathew
Allen M. Oakley, P.M.
April 1, 1826 |
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Crawford C.H., A.T. on the 31st March
1826.
Martin Andrews
Jesse Blaire
Hardin Chinowith
Augustus Camron
Daniel Clark
Richard Colby
Eli G. Harris
Frederick Holmes
Wm. Harford -2
Wm. Harris
Jonathan Hunter
Lt. Thos Johnson -5
Hugh McDermend -2
Sam McFarland
John McFagen
Sam. Putman -2
Joseph Pierce -2
Joseph Trimble
Jacob Shaver
Thomas S. Williams
Capt. N.G. Wilkinson
Thomas Williams
G.C. Pickett, P.M.
Crawford C.H.
April 1, 1826
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MILITARY APPOINTMENTS
Adjutant General's Office
Little Rock, April 8th, 1826
Appointments by the Governor, in the Militia of Lawrence County, viz.:
John W. Childers, Captain, vice - Glenn, resigned.
Anthony Huddleston, Captain
Wm. Brown, Captain, -vice - Gipson resigned.
Jacob Ogden, 1st lieutenant, vice James McArell, resigned.
W.O. Stevenson, 1st Lieutenant
Reuben R. Russell, 2d lieutenant, vice Charles Shaver, resigned
William Kellett, 2d lieutenant
Neville Wayland, 2d lieutenant, vice Thomas McArell, resigned.
Humphrey Hogan, ensign, vice Joseph Shover, removed.
Joseph Upton, Ensign
David McKnight, ensign, vice John Raney, resigned.
Ben Desha, Adj't. Gen. |
| 04/25/1826 |
$50 REWARD
RAN away from the subscriber, on Tuesday last, 11th inst., a Negro Man
named Jacob, about 40 years of age, and not exceeding 5 feet 8 or 10
inches high. He is large, stout, and heavy, for one of his heighth, and
has only one sound eye, having lost the other many years ago. I will
give Twenty Dollars for the delivery of him to me on my farm, 7 miles
below Little Rock, and pay all reasonable charges; or $20, if confined
in any jail so that I can get him; or FIFTY DOLLARS, if taken up out of
the Territory, and delivered to me.
Benjamin Johnson
Little Rock, April 18, 1826
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| 04/25/1826 |
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD
STOLEN OR STRAYED
From the subscriber, on or about the 15th of January last, a SORREL
MARE, six years old last spring, about fourteen and a half hands high,
stout made, and of a very good appearance. The said mare has a small
star in her forehead, and several small white spots behind her right
ear, and another on her neck. No other marks recollected. The said mare
has probably gone to White River, as she came from the country six or
eight months ago. Any person or persons who will deliver the said mare
to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward.
James Shaudoin
Cantonment Gibson, A.T.
April 11, 1826
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| 04/25/1826 |
United States
Vs.
Allen Cotton
Murder
On Saturday last, 22d inst., this case came on for trial, before the
Superior Court, Judges Johnson and Scott on the bench. The following is
a synopsis of the evidence.
David Frost - On Friday morning, 11th November last, saw Thomas
Whittington, the deceased, with Elder, going towards the house of
Cotton. From a knowledge of a previous misunderstanding between Elder
and Cotton, he anticipated a broil, and followed them. Deceased entered
the house first, and Elder followed. The latter, in entering, darted
forward; at the same instant, a gun was discharged. Witness then
entered, saw the deceased lying on the floor, and Elder with a chair in
his hand. Advised Elder to make his escape; he started immediately;
prisoner seized a pistol and fired after Elder.
Cross-examined by prisoner's Counsel.
There had been a previous misunderstanding between Elder and Cotton.
Elder had, a night or two before, attempted to break down the door of
Cotton's house, and other wise harass him. The prisoner was much
agitated; regretted exceedingly that he had shot the deceased; intended
to kill Elder; requested witness to run for the Doctor, &c. Deceased and
prisoner always on friendly terms.
Reason Wheat - The night previous to the murder, was at the prisoner's
house. Elder was behaving very improperly; prisoner complained of his
conduct; had driven away the negro woman from the house, &c. &c. Cotton
put Elder's clothes out of the house, and requested Elder to leave it.
He then went out and locked the door; Elder' attempted to get in by
endeavoring to break down the door; had a piece of plank in his hand;
Cotton was coming back; witness advised Elder to leave the place; he did
so. The deceased frequently said that he believed it was not the
intention of the prisoner to kill him; they had always been friendly;
did not wish the prisoner punished; did not believe the prisoner had any
malice against him.
Dr. Cunningham - The deceased came to his death by a ball discharged
from a gun by Cotton.
Several other witnesses testified as regards the accidental killing of
Whittington, the deceased; the confessions of the prisoner of his
intention to kill Elder; of Elder's improper conduct; of the friendship
existing between the prisoner and the deceased; of the forgiveness by
the deceased of Cotton's killing him; and of the youth of the prisoner,
he being only in his 15th year.
The whole evidence was descanted upon at large, by Messrs. Dickinson,
Cummins, and Walker, for the prisoner and by Messrs. Caldwell, Roane,
and Oden, for the prosecution.
The jury having retired for a few minutes and brought in a verdict of
NOT GUILTY! |
| 04/25/1826 |
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE
Will Be Sold In the Town of
WASHINGTON,
To The Highest Bidder,
On the 15th and 16th days of May next,
About 30 Town Lots.
Washington in the Seat of Justice in Hempstead county, Arkansas
Territory, and is improving rapidly.
Term of sale liberal, and will be made known on the day of sale.
M.W. Edwards
E. Stuart
S.B. Davis
H. Burt
J. Moss, Commissioners
Washington, April 18, 1826
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