Arkansas Gazette

Date	Article
09/05/1832	$15 REWARD Strayed from the subscriber some time in May last, a SORREL MARE, 5 years old last spring, about 15 hands high, has a remarkable gray star about the size of a man's hand near the top of the romp, and a burnt scar on one side of his thighs. Any person taking up said are in this county, and returning her to the subscriber, residing about 14 miles below Little Rock, shall receive Ten Dollars reward, or Fifteen Dollars, if taken up out of this county, and returned as aforesaid - or I will reasonably compensate any person who will inform me, either by letter or otherwise, where she can be found. Ambrose Lefave Pulaski Co. September 3, 1832
09/05/1832	A CARD Mr. & Mrs. Wright beg leave to tender to their kind friends in Little Rock, this public and hearty expression of gratitude, for the many favors received during Mr. W.'s protracted illness. That the blessing of Him who hath said: "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." May rest upon these kind friends of their's, is their fervent prayer.
09/05/1832	Appointment by the Acting Governor Charles H. Pelham, to be the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Independence county, in the room of John Redmon, deceased.
09/05/1832	CAUTION ALL persons are forewarned against trading for a Note of hand, given by us, to Lunon Coy, for the sum (or thereabouts) of $396, in good horses, with a credit on said Note of about $101.25, which note bears date on or about the 16th of July 1832, and was due on the 15th inst Which note we are determined not to pay unless compelled by law, it having been fraudulently obtained from us. Pickett & Gregg Crawford C.H. August 17th, 1832
09/05/1832	LEASING OF SALT SPRINGS PURSUANT to authority vested to the Executive of the Territory of Arkansas, by the 1st and 2nd sections of an act of Congress, entitled "An act authorizing the Governor of that Territory of Arkansas to lease the Salt Springs to said Territory, and for other purposes," approved the 20th April 1832. (which said sections are appended below), SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the Office of the Secretary of said Territory, until the first day of October next, for LEASING all the SALT SPRINGS in said Territory, which come within the purview of said act. It will be understood, that the following principles will govern in granting leases for working the Salt Springs, viz: 1st. A preference over all other bidders to the extent of fifteen per cent on the amount of the of the annual rent, will be given to the discoverer or present occupant of a Saline in leasing it. 2d. Where the present occupant shall be underbid, the person obtaining the lease shall pay him a fair valuation for all his improvements appertaining to the manufacturer of Sale, and for the necessary support and maintenance of the workmen, teams, &c. employed in carrying it on, to be ascertained (in case the parties cannot agree) by two disinterested persons, to be mutually selected by them; and in case of their disagreement, the arbiters, the bid of the occupant shall be accepted provided it be in accordance with this advertisement. 3d. The price at which Salt shall be sold at the works shall in no case exceed the sum of one dollar and twelve and a half cents per bushel (of fifty pounds.) A violation of this provision, to forfeit the lease. Persons offering bids, will describe the place where the Springs are situate, by the lines of the public surveys; and in case the land on which they are situate has not been surveyed, then by such natural marks and boundaries as the localities of the contiguous country will admit of. The leases will continue for the term of five years from the day of their execution, at the expiration of which period all the fixtures and buildings appertaining to the manufacture of Salt, (the kettles alone excepted), to become the property of the United States, or of the Territory, as the case may be, and to be given up to the Governor of the Territory, or to such person as shall be legally authorized by him to receive them. The rent of the Springs to be paid annually, at the expiration of each year from the commencement of the lease. Bonds, with approved security, will be required from lessees, for the faithful performance of their contracts. William S. Fulton, Sec'y. of the Terr. and Acting Governor. Little Rock, August 28, 1832
09/05/1832	The Nashville Republican, of 15th ult., announces the arrival of the President of the U. States, at his residence in that vicinity, on the preceding day in good health.
09/05/1832	TO JOURNEYMAN TAILORS THREE or four Journeyman Tailors are wanted by the subscriber. Men of steady habits and good neat workmen, will find constant employment, and good wages, at the rate of seven dollars per Dress Coat, &c. Application to be made between this date and the first September next. In order to prevent disappointment or disputes, none need apply for work, at the above mentioned prices unless they are good smooth workmen. John Smith Little Rock, July 26th, 1832.
09/12/1832	ADMINISTRATION NOTICE THE undersigned having, sometime in December 1831, obtained from the County Court of Clark County, in the Territory of Arkansas, in vacation, Letters of Administration on the estate of John M'Cracken, late of said county, deceased, hereby gives notice to all persons having legal demands against said estate, to present them to him, properly authenticated, for settlement, within one year from the date of said Letters of Administration, or they may be precluded from deriving any benefit from said estate; and if said demands be not presented as aforesaid, within five years from date of said Letters, they will be for ever barred. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. Jacob Hoover, Adm'r. of John M'Cracken, dec'd. Clark County, September 13, 1832
09/12/1832	CAUTION ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trading with, or crediting my wife SALLY DRUMMOND, (late Sally Duncan), on my account, as we have separated, and I will pay no debts of her contracting, unless compelled by law. JOHN DRUMMOND Pulaski Co., September 13, 1832
09/12/1832	DIED - In the Cherokee Nation, on the Arkansas, some time last Spring, Mr. Thomas Griffing, of the firm of Clarke & Griffing, merchants of Pope County. Mr. Griffing was from Kentucky or Ohio and the papers of those States, and particularly in Louisville and Cincinnati, are requested to give this notice an insertion, for the information of his friends.
09/12/1832	DIED - Near the Hot Springs, which he had been visiting for the benefit of his health, on the night of the 2d inst., Mr. John C. Porter, of Vicksburg, Miss. Aged about 27 years.
09/12/1832	EPSOM SALTS - A specimen of Epsom Salts, (Sulphate of Magnesia) found in this county, by Mr. Benjamin Kellogg, and tested by Dr. Sprague, of this town, has been left with us for the inspection of the curious. It was found in a crystalline form, attached to slate, so common in this Territory, and united with a small portion of black eartly matter. When separated from this, it is perfectly pure and very beautiful. We understand it is found in great abundance.
09/12/1832	FOR SALE THE valuable SAW and GRISTMILLS, situate near Old Dwight, in the County of Pope, together with the together with the full half section of land in which they are built. There in on the tract a comfortable dwelling house, kitchen, &c.; about 40 acres of good bottom land, 15 cleared and under fence. The residue of this tract is covered with valuable timber for the saw - the mills have a good par of Burr stones, and a first rate saw, and mill irons complete. The title to this property is secured to the subscriber by a special act of Congress, for life. This property will be sold low for cash, or part cash, and the balance well secured. Persons wishing to purchase are invited to call and see the subscriber on the premises. Persis Lovely Pope County, A.T. September 25, 1832
09/12/1832	FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO WOMAN, about 30 years of age, and her female CHILD, about 18 months old. The woman is an excellent cook and washer, and a first-rate house servant. Inquire of the Editor of the Gazette. September 19, 1832
09/12/1832	MARRIED - At Cane Hill, Washington county, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. A.D. Smyth, the Rev. Allen M. Scott, late of Tennessee, to Miss Hannah Pogue, daughter of Mr. Thomas Pogue, all of that county.
09/12/1832	MARRIED - In this county, some time since, by James Sanders, Esq. Mr. Thomas Byrd, to Miss Mary Ann Lorance. Also, by the same, Mr. Benjamin Murphy to Miss Caroline Bean, all of that county.
09/12/1832	MARRIED - In this county, some time since, by James Sanders, Esq. Mr. Thomas Byrd, to Miss Mary Ann Lorance. Also, by the same, Mr. Benjamin Murphy to Miss Caroline Bean, all of that county.
09/12/1832	MARRIED - Recently, at Helena, Mr. Wm. McAdoe, to Mrs. Mooney, widow of the late Col. Daniel Mooney.
09/12/1832	NOTES AND MONEY LOST NOTICE is hereby given, that the following described notes have been lately taken from the trunk and possession of the undersigned, in Clark county, Arkansas Territory, by some person unknown, and without his knowledge or consent, to wit: One note for Five Hundred Dollars, executed by the undersigned, and made payable to Hannah Klady, on or before the first day of April, A.D. 1832; also, one other note for One Thousand Dollars, executed by the undersigned, and made payable to Hannah Klady, on or before the first day of April, A.D. 1833; which said notes were satisfied and taken up by the undersigned, and at the time they were taken as aforesaid, remained in his possession not cancelled or defaced. All persons are, therefore, forewarned against trading for, or taking any assignment of, said notes; and the person having the possession is requested to return them.. Also, Three Hundred and Fifty Dollars in Bank Bills or Notes; the Bank by which they were issued or at which they were payable, or the amount or number of any of the said bills or notes taken, is not recollected or known. Jonathan West Clark county, A.T. September 3, 1832
09/12/1832	SALE OF LOTS IN FRANKLIN WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, at the next November term of the Circuit Court of St. Francis county, the LOTS remaining unsold in the Town of Franklin, the Seat of Justice of said county. Franklin is situate at a point known by the name of the Old Cherokee Village, near the United States' Road from Memphis to Little Rock, and two miles from the St. Francis River. A part of the Public Buildings have been erected in the place; and the respectable and growing population of the country, offer considerable inducements to merchants, mechanics, &c. St. Francis county, in point of health and fertility of soil, is considered to stand at least on an equality with any other county in the Territory. A respectable Bible Society has been recently established for the improvement of those who feel desirous of promoting the cause of religion; and for the recreation of those who devote a portion of their time to the scenes of high life, a Race Course has been constructed and a respectable Jockey Club organized. Bonds with approved security will be required from the purchasers by THE COMMISSIONERS August 20, 1832
09/12/1832	STOP THE RUNAWAY RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in the Cherokee Nation, on the 6th of August last, a small Negro Man named JOE, thirty-five or forty years of age, four feet eight or ten inches high, has the features of a monkey; his voice is very small, speaks very proper and distinct. Had on, when he left me, and old jeans pair of pantaloons and a shirt. I will give Ten Dollars to any person who will apprehend and deliver the said Negro to me, living near Dwight Mission, in the Cherokee Nation, or securing him in any jail so that I can get him, and all reasonable expenses will be paid. JAMES WAND Cherokee Nation, September 8, 1832
09/12/1832	The Arkansas Rangers - We forgot to mention, in our last, that Capt. Bean's company of Mounted Rangers paraded at Batesville, on the 25th ult., and have since taken up their line of march for Fort Gibson, at which post Capt. B. was ordered to report his Company as soon, as completed, and where it will be mustered into the service of the United States.
09/12/1832	TWO STRAY HORSES, SHOWN to us by James C. Copland, of the following description, to wit: One BAY HORSE, about fifteen hands high, supposed to be seven years old last spring, branded with R.L. on the near shoulder' and horse we do appraise to fifty dollars. Also, one SORREL FILLY, supposed to be of three years old last spring, three white feet, small blaze running down her forehead and extending towards her left nostril, no brands discoverable; we do appraise the said filly to forty dollars. By us: John McCarley, Jun. Robert McCarley Sworn to before me, John McCarley, J.P. an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Pope, A.T. this 4th day of May 1832.
09/19/1832	NEW SHOP HAVING in his employ, five excellent workmen, the subscriber will carry on the GUN-SMITH, BLACKSMITH, and WAGON-MAKING business, in all their various branches, in Little Rock. He will make and iron Carriages, Wagons, Plows, Hoes, Swingletees, all kinds of edge tools, &c. &c. He will make or repair, at the shortest notice, all kinds of farming utensils. Orders from a distance will be punctually attended to. He will keep on hand, for sale, a constant supply of all of the above mentioned articles. All kinds of country produce will be received in return for work, at cash prices. C. Brumback Little Rock, March 21, 1832
09/26/1832	A DISCOURSE ON CHRISTIAN UNION, delivered in Little Rock, A.T. 10th July 1832, by B.F. Hall, a Bishop pro tem of the Baptist Church in Little Rock. "Stayed fast in one spirit with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel." - Paul
09/26/1832	DIED - In Arkansas county, on the 22d ult. after an illness of five days, Mr. Madison Smith, son of Col. James Smith, in the 19th year of his age. He has left a father, mother, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, and numerous friends, to mourn his loss.
09/26/1832	DIED - In Jackson county, on the 14th inst. Mrs. Ann Wolfe, consort of Mr. Andrew Wolfe, aged 49 years.
09/26/1832	DIED - Near Winchester, Va., on the 20th August. The Hon. David Holmes, late Governor of the State of Mississippi, and formerly a U.S. Senator from that State.
09/26/1832	MARRIED - In this place, yesterday evening, by the Rev. James W. Moore, Mr. Richard J. Cave, to Miss Catherine McSwiney, daughter of Mr. George W. McSwiney.
09/26/1832	MARRIED - In Washington county, on the 2s inst., by B.H. Smithson, Esq. Capt. William McGarrah, to Miss Elizabeth Wolf, daughter of Mr. Wm. Wolf - all of that county.
09/26/1832	RUNAWAY IN JAIL WAS committed to the Jail of Chicot county, on the 3d day of September, 1832 by James Blaine, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, a Negro Boy, who calls his name Harry, and says he belongs to Mrs. Phillips, in Orleans. Said Negro is four feet five inches high, and about eleven years old. He was left by the steam-boat James Monroe in the Cypress Bend in said county. Had on, when committed a check shirt and linen pantaloons. He has some small pox marks in his face. The owner of said Negro is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs. H.S. Smith, Dep. Jailer, Chicot County, A.T. Villemont, September 13, 1832
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