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| 05/02/1826 |
A.W. COTTON,
COMMISSION AGENT,
Little Rock, Arkansas Territory
Refer to - Tho's Smith & Co., -New York
Richard B. Barkes - Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rob't M. Dawson- Wellsburgh, Va.
John & Thomas Simpson - Florence, Al.
Robert Lawrence & Co. - Memphis, T.
Benj. F. West and G.H. Malone - New Orleans
Kirkman & Erwin, and H. Erwin - Nathville, T.
M. Andrews - Steubenville, Ohio
D. Miller & Co. - Mouth of White River, A.T.
John McLain and Jos. Henderson - Little Rock, A.T.
Little Rock, May 2, 1826 |
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05/02/1826 |
Moses
Greenwood,
Commission & Forwarding
Merchant
No. 5
Foucher st., 3 doors from Poydras,
New
Orleans, La.
Particular attention paid to the sale of COTTON, TOBACCO, and other
Produce - the collections and remittance of Funds - and the purchase and
shipment of Merchandize generally.
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COMPANY ORDERS
THE Company of Arkansas Militia recently commanded by A.S. Walker, is
hereby ordered to meet at this place, on the second Saturday of this
month, for the purpose of electing the Officers of said Company.
A.B. Lackland, 1st. Lieut.
Little Rock, May 2, 1826
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| 05/02/1826 |
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Dwight, A.T. on the 31st March 1826.
David Brown
Walker Barron
The Bag
John and Susanna Chisolm
Thomas R. Cherry
Thomas Chisolm
John W. Flowers
Thomas H. Griffing
Robert McMurry
The Pheasant
Hodge Reybern -2
Big Roads
Joseph Rogers -3
John A. Sumners
Reuben Tiner
Alexander Thomson
Peter Thornbur?
John Wall
Alfred Finney, Ast. P.M.
Dwight, April 1, 1826
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| 05/09/1826 |
CAMP MEETING - We are requested to state, that, in consequence of
the excessively high flood in the Arkansas, by which many of the farmers
have sustained much injury and inconvenience, together with various
other reasons, the CAMP MEETING which was appointed to commence at
Crystal Hill, on the 25th inst., is indefinitely postponed.
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| 05/09/1826 |
DOCTOR ALEXANDER
HAVING settled at Little Rock, offers his professional services to the
public.
Little Rock, May 9, 1826
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| 05/09/1826 |
The Rev. Mr. Haile will preach at the Court-House in this place on
Sunday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'clock A.M.
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| 05/16/1826 |
A MEETING of the inhabitants of the Town of Little Rock is
requested, on Saturday next, the 20th inst., at the LITTLE ROCK ACADEMY,
for the purpose of electing Trustees for said Academy.
May 16, 1826
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| 05/16/1826 |
FOR SALE
A Spanish confirmed floating Claim
For 400 arpens of Land,
To which a warrantee title will be made. For terms apply to Wm. E.
Woodruff, at Little Roc, or to the subscriber at the Post of Arkansas.
Also - A Certificate for 200 arpens.
James H. Lucas
Arkansas, May 16, 1826
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| 05/16/1826 |
Mr. McDuffie and Mr. Trimble, of the House of Representatives, in
consequence of some sparring between them in debate, it was said, had
left the city to settle their dispute by a similar process - the result
not known.
Differences among other members were also spoken of - all growing out of
the discussion on the amendment of the Constitution.
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| 05/16/1826 |
NOTICE
A COMMITTEE has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Little Rock, to contract for erecting a MARKET-HOUSE, in said town. It
will meet at the house of C. Brumback, on Saturday next, the 20th inst.,
at 4 o'clock P.M., to receive proposals for building the same, at which
time persons interested can see the plan, &c.
The Committee is also empowered to receive proposals, and contract, for
clearing the Branch which runs through the town, of logs and other
obstructions.
The proposals will state in what time and manner, and for what sum, the
contracts will be performed.
Ch's W. Graham
Clerk pro tem
Little Rock, May 16, 1826 |
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PUBLIC WORSHIP
Will, in future, be held at the Little Rock Academy, the room of that
institution being cool and much more capacious than the Court House.
The Rev. Mr. Haile will preach there on the ensuing Sabbath.
Little Rock, May 16, 1826
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| 05/16/1826 |
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT, on the 26th day of April 1826, I obtained from the Judge of the
Circuit Court of the County of Independence, and Territory of Arkansas,
Letters of Administration on the estate of Thomas Curran, deceased. All
persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit the
same to me, authenticated as the law directs, within twelve months from
the aforesaid 26th day of April, or they may be precluded from having
any benefit of said estate; and if not exhibited within five years, they
shall be for ever barred.
Thomas Moore, Adm'r of Thomas Curran, deceased.
May 2, 1826 |
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TERRITORY OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF ARKANSAS
CIRCUIT COURT, JANUARY TERM, 1826
IN CHANCERY
Harriet Dardenne
Vs.
Abraham Dardenne
Petition for Divorce
This day came the plaintiff, by her attorney, and the defendant, though
solemnly called, came not; Therefore, it is considered by the court,
that an alias summons issued in this case, returnable to the next term,
and that the same be published in the Arkansas Gazette for six weeks
successively, before the next term of this court, requiring the said
defendant to be and appear at the next term of the circuit court, in and
for the county of Arkansas, and show cause, if any he has, why the bill
should not be taken as confessed and the court proceed to evidence
ex-parte on the part of the plaintiff.
A copy - teste,
Robert McKay, Deputy for Eli J. Lewis, Clerk
May 16, 1826 |
| 05/23/1826 |
Maj. Phillips, Pay Master U.S. Army, and Capt. Philbrick, of the 7th
U.S. Infantry, passed this place on Saturday morning last from
Cantonment Gibson - the former being on his return from paying off the
troops at that post, and the latter on a journey to the eastern states.
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| 05/23/1826 |
MORE INDIAN MURDERS
Maj. McClellan, Agent of Indian Affairs for the Choctaw Nation in this
Territory, arrived here the beginning of last week, from Fort Smith, at
which point his Agency is established. He informs us, that just before
he started, a man arrived there from Red River, bringing information,
that the Osages have recently committed another outrage on our citizens,
by the murder of three men by the name of Lawrence, (an old man, his
son, and nephew, citizens of Miller County,) who, with a party of 10 or
12, were engaged in catching wild horses, on the Foe-Washita, a branch
of Red River, and in a country to which the Osages have no claim. The
old man and his son, with three others, were in a party by themselves,
when they were suddenly surprised by a large party Osages, an and the
two former killed. The nephew was with another small party, at the time
he was killed. The remainder of the party then hastened to their camp,
roused those who had been left there, and saved their scalps, by making
a precipitate retreat, but not without having to abandon their baggage,
and about 25 mustangs, which they had taken, all of which fell into the
hands of their pursuers. The old man had been engaged in hunting
mustangs for a number of years, had several times encountered unfriendly
Indians in his excursions, and was severely wounded by them on a former
occasion.
As Maj. McClellan came down, he met a Deputation of Cherokees,
accompanied by Maj. Du Val, Agent of Indian Affairs for that nation, on
their way to Cantonment Gibson, for the purpose of holding a Council
with the Osages, and demanding of them, satisfaction for the murder of
two or three of their people who were killed some years since, and
restitution for several horses, which had been stolen by the latter
nation. If their demand shall not be complied with, we understand the
Cherokees have determined to wage war with the Osages immediately, and
that they will be supported by several strong parties of Delawares, and
other tribes in alliance with them. The Osages are said to be
considerably alarmed.
Later - Since the above was written, we have conversed with several
gentlemen who left Cantonment Gibson only a few days ago, and learned,
that the Council between the Cherokees and Osages had broken up without
an accommodation of their differences. The latter nation objected to
treating, in consequence of the recent death of their Agent Col. McNair,
and positively refused to make the satisfaction required by the other
party, until another Agent should be appointed. The consequence of their
refusal, was an immediate declaration of war against them by the
Cherokees - but, through the intercession of Col. Arbuckle, they have
consented to suspend hostilities for the space of three months, for the
purpose of giving the Osages farther time to deliberate on the matter,
and for the appointment of an Agent, and receipt of instructions from
Washington City, which, it is hoped, may have a tendency to prevent an
effusion of blood between the parties.
We also learn, by the same gentlemen, that an express had been received
at the above post , from Cantonment Towson, bringing some farther
particulars of the murder of our citizens on Red River. It appears that
there were five persons murdered, instead of three, as originally
reported; and it is stated that it is doubtful whether the murder was
committed by the Osages. Some of the Indians, it is said, were armed
with muskets, and dressed in Spanish Uniforms, which make it a probable
that the outrage was committed by the Pawnees, or some other nation
living in the Spanish Country. We are assured by Mr. Choteau, a
respectable French Trader, who has lived and traded among the Osages for
many years, and is perfectly acquainted with all their affairs, that
there is not a Spanish uniform in that nation, and that they do not use
muskets.
We also learn that the express brought information, that a party of 30
or 40 citizens of Miller county had gone out in quest of the Indians who
committed the outrage.
Farther Particulars.
The following letters to the Editor, from persons of respectability in
Miller County, contain some farther particulars of the late outrage
committed on a party of hunters from that county.
Pecan Point, Miller County
April 29th, 1826
Sir - Be so good as to publish in your paper, the death of Mr. Adam
Lawrence, Mr. John Lawrence, and Mr. Henry Lawrence, who were murdered
by the Indians about the 17th inst. These men were on the Foe-Washita,
hunting wild horses, when they were attacked by a large body of Indians,
supposed to be Osages, dressed in soldiers clothing, and armed with bows
and arrows, and shotguns. Adam Lawrence, and his son John Lawrence, were
in company with young Adam Lawrence, a nephew of the former. They were
attacked on horse-back and pursued a considerable distance before the
two former were overtaken and killed. The latter with great difficulty
made his escape, after a long pursuit, in the course of which he
received six shot holes through his hunting shirt, but fortunately
sustained no other injury.
Henry Lawrence, son of George Lawrence, was killed about the same time,
while in another direction, and in company with a Mr. Dewall. Dewall was
pursued a long distance, and several guns were fired at him; and during
the chase he had to pass thro' another large body of Indians, who were
encamped, and appeared to have a great number of horses. They fired
several guns at him which fortunately did him no injury. He owed his
escape to the fleetness of his horse.
Two other men were pursued by another large party of Indians on the same
day, and made their escape after a chase of about five miles.
There were two other men out at the same time, and near the same place,
who have not been heard from since this affair took place.
Those men were all citizens of Miller County. The elder Adam Lawrence
has left a wife, and 7 or 8 children to mourn his loss.
I have seen and conversed with all the men who have returned, and
obtained from them the foregoing particulars, which may be relied on.
About 40 men sat out from this county on the 23d inst. to bury the dead,
and there is no doubt, if they fall in with those Indians, there will be
some fighting.
Extract from another letter, same date.
"We have no news here except that which you may have received, relative
to the late Indian murders. A party of 10 or 12 persons recently went up
Red River to catch wild horses, and separated into three companies for
several days. One of the companies met, on the Foe-Washita, a party of
Indians, between one and two hundred in number, armed with bows and
shields, who attacked them and murdered two on the spot. The other made
his escape on a fleet horse, after receiving several arrow shots in his
clothes, but from so great a distance as to do no injury."
"One of the other parties met with Indians in like manner, who attacked
them and killed one of their party, by shooting him with two balls. The
Indians had a few guns, and it is generally supposed that they were
Osages, but I am rather of the opinion that they were Camancha Indians,
for I have some acquaintance with that tribe.
The persons who were murdered were by the name Lawrence. A few of the
hunters have not yet got into the settlement, and we entertain some
fears for their safety. The mischief was all committed on the north side
of Red River, 50 or 100 miles apart."
Extract from another letter from the writer of last, dated May 13.
"Since the arrival of the mail, one of the party of 28, who went out
some time since to make discoveries, and to bury the three persons
lately murdered by the Indians, has returned. They have all returned,
after burying the bones of the dead. The company agree in opinion, that
the mischief was done by the Pawnee Indians."
"They had a disagreeable trip, owing to the high stage of the waters.
Red River has lately been about four feet higher than was ever known,
but the damage is inconsiderable."
"Col. R- has lately returned from St. Antonio and says that intelligence
had been received there in print, that a Mr. Wadle, an Englishman, had
obtained a grant for the country west of Red River, to be settled by
Europeans." |
| 05/23/1826 |
Mr. Choteau, a trader among the Osage Indians, passed this place on
Saturday morning last, in a large keel-boat, laden with a valuable cargo
of furs, peltries, &c. obtained among those Indians.
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| 05/23/1826 |
NOTICE
THE Commissioner for the assessment of Taxes in the Town of Little Rock,
having returned his assessment, the Tax List from the same is left in my
hands, and can be examined by any person interested by calling at the
Little Rock Academy, on or before Saturday, the 3d day of June next,
when the Board of Trustees will meet, at 2 o'clock P.M. for the purpose
of hearing appeals and adjusting grievances.
By order of the Board of Trustees:
Cha's W. Graham, Clerk pro tem
Little Rock, May 23, 1826
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| 05/23/1826 |
PAY UP
THOSE persons who made purchases at the sale of the personal estate of
the late Joseph Thornhill, deceased, on a credit of four months, are
informed that their notes will become due on the 27th inst. (Saturday
next,) at which time prompt payment will be expected. Such notes as
remain unpaid after that day, will positively be placed in the hands of
a magistrate for collection.
Wm. E. Woodruff
Acting Executor
Little Rock, May 23, 1826
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| 05/23/1826 |
To The Public
These are to caution and warn all persons whom it may concern, from
trading for or taking an assignment on, a note, or bill single, which I
gave to Charles S. Reno, on the 30th March last, for one hundred and
fifty dollars, as I have paid the contents of said note, and obtained
Reno's receipt for the payment thereof.
David McClellan
Fort Smith, May 9, 1826
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| 05/30/1826 |
A LIST OF DELINQUENTS,
For County Taxes, in the County of Miller, Territory of Arkansas, for
the year 1825.
Atkinson, Joseph - removed
Anderson, Walter - removed
Crafton, John - removed
Grayham, Wm. - removed
Herrel, Joel - removed
Hudgen, ---- removed
Herrell, Timothy - removed
Herrel, Lydah - removed
Hudson, John - removed
Hanks, Orator - removed
Little, Silas - removed
Langford, Thomas - removed
Land, Alfred - removed
Mooss, Nereah - removed
Madglen, Wm. - removed
Megary, Thomas - removed
Pendergrass, Merry - insolvent
Chandler, Jacob - removed
Curethers, John - removed
Clark, Samuel - removed
Crownover, John - removed
Crownover, Benj. - removed
Dooly, George - removed
Martin, Neal - removed
McRelvy, Hugh - removed
Murphy, Enos - removed
Mall, John W. - removed
N daver, Jacob - removed
Nedaver, George - removed
Polk, Benjamin - removed
Pelham, William - removed
Polk, Taylor, Sen - removed
Ross, William - removed
Sharp, James A. - removed
Snelgrove, Jackameah - removed
Snelgrove, Benjamin - removed
Smith, Gabriel - removed
Seretchfield, Flemon - removed
Strickland, Amos - removed
Stiles, John - removed
Strickland, David - removed
Strickland, James - removed
Strickland, Samuel - removed
Slover, John - removed
Thomson, Rachel - removed
Welch, Daniel - insolvent
Wyat, Joseph - removed
Warrington, John P. - removed
Willis Arther - removed
I, Clayborn Wright, Sheriff of Miller County, do certify the foregoing
to be a true list of delinquents of said county, for the year 1825.
Clayborn Wright, Sheriff
Miller County, April 29, 1826 |
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COLLECTION OF TAXES
Pursuant to an act, entitled "An act supplementary to the several laws
regulating the collection of Taxes," approved October 26, 1825,
The Sheriff of this county has given notice, by handbills set up in the
several townships, that he will attend at the following times and
places, for the purpose of collecting Territorial and County Taxes, viz:
In Big Rock Township, at the Court House in the town of Little Rock, on
Monday, the 5th day of June next.
In Saline Township, at the house of James Lockert, on Saturday, 10th
June.
In Little Red River Township, at the house of John Magness, on Saturday,
17th June.
In Pyeatt Township, at the house of Wm. P. Thompson on Tuesday, 20th
June.
In Vaugine Township, at the house of Etienne Vaugine, on Saturday, 1st
July.
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| 05/30/1826 |
The Rev. Mr. Townsend will preach at the Little Rock Academy, on
Sunday next, the 4th proximo, at 11 o'clock A.M.
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| 05/30/1826 |
The Steam-boat Superior, Capt. Charadon, arrived here this morning,
from New Orleans, which place she left on the 10th inst. bound to
Cantonment Gibson, with a large keel-boat in tow, both laden with stores
for Messrs. Nicks and Rogers, settlers, at the above post. Several
passengers also came up in her, principally citizens of Crawford County.
She brings us New Orleans papers to the 9th inst. but they contain
nothing interesting. Business was very dull.
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| 05/30/1826 |
To Messrs. Henry Renick, Joel Campbell, Labon Glasscock,
And all others concerned -
TAKE NOTICE:
THAT, whereas, Henry W. Conway, assignee of Thomas Rector, by his agent,
James S. Conway, has executed to me his deed for a certain undivided
fourth part of a certain New Madrid Location, made on the east half of
section thirty-six, and the south-east quarter of section twenty-five,
of township nineteen south of the baseline, in range twenty-six west of
the fifth principal meridian, which said location was made by virtue of
a certificate numbered one hundred and seventy-two, granted by the
Recorder of Land Titles for the territory of Missouri, in favor of
Richard Jones Waters, assignee of Richard Harrison, for any quantity of
land not exceeding four hundred and eighty acres, bearing date the
sixteenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and sixteen,
authorizing the said Waters, or his representatives, to locate any
quantity of land not exceeding four hundred and eighty acres, or any of
the public lands in the then territory of Missouri; that shall apply to
the honorable Circuit Court of the county of Hempstead, in the territory
of Arkansas, at the next September term, for a partition of said land
according to law.
Thomas Dooley
Hempstead County, May 16, 1826. |
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