Date Article
12/05/1837 $50 REWARD
RAN away, from the plantation of the subscriber, in Chicot county, on the 15th of Nov., a negro man named George, about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, black, and rather handsome features. I will pay fifty dollars to any person who will return him to me to Chicot, or twenty-five dollars, for his apprehension so that I can get hold of him again.

A.H. Davies
Columbia, Dec. 4, 1837
12/05/1837 Died, At Baltimore, on the 2d instant, in the 50th year of his age, Mr. Richard G. Stockton, of the firm Stockton & Stokes, for many years past among the most extensive and efficient mail contractors and stage owners in the United State. Mr. Stockton was a liberal and honorable gentleman, and was held in respect and esteem, by all who knew him.
12/05/1837 Died, At Philadelphia, on the 10th inst, after a lingering illness, Ann Pearson, wife of William Fry, Proprietor of the National Gazette.
12/05/1837 Married, On Sunday evening last, by Rev. William W. Stevenson, Mr. Hugh M. King, to Miss Selina Brownfield, all of this city.
12/05/1837 Married, On Thursday evening, the 23d inst., by Robert Baber, Esq., Mr. John Sanders, late of Missouri, to Miss Thedosia, youngest daughter of Abner Moren, Esq., all of this town of Columbia, Hempstead county, Ark's.
12/05/1837 Married, Recently, in Jefferson county, Mr. Stanislaus Dardenne, to Miss Martha Hooper.
12/05/1837 On Sunday evening last, by Rev. William W. Stevenson, Mr. William Copp, formerly of New Hampshirt, to Miss Zaida Phillips, late of Salem, Indiana.
12/05/1837 On Tuesday, the 21st ult., Mr. Edward Garrett, of Crittenden county, to Miss Thursa Dunaway, of this county.
12/05/1837 RAN AWAY

FROM the subscriber, near Little Rock, about the 21st Nov., a negro man named JOHN, about 25 years of age, jet black complexion, 5 feet 10 inches high, and likely. If the negro is found or taken up by any person, they will please deliver him over to General Robertson Childress, in Benton, Saline county, who is authorized to pay a liberal reward for his apprehension.

PITMAN COLBERT, near Fort Towson
Choctaw Nation, December 1, 1837
12/05/1837 STOP THE THIEVES

LAST NIGHT, the warehouse of the subscriber at the Grand Lake and Bayou Mason Landing on the Mississippi river, was broken open, and the following articles stolen there from, viz: One Shotgun, one Rifle, one big Coat, one pair kip Boots, one fine fur Hat, some Liquors, and one leathern Trunk, contents unknown. This was done by three white men, who had been chopping wood for me for some time past. The trunk was carried to their camp, where they worked, and there broken open and riffled of its contents, except a few articles which were left in it. All the property stolen (except the guns) belonged to J.W. Willison.

One of the men called his name JAMES LAZIM JOHNSON, and is a tall, rough-looking fellow, and rather dark skin; said he lived on the Cut-off, on White river, that he has a family, and that he had formerly piloted Montgomery's steam boats; and appeared to be well acquainted at the Mouth of White river.

Another was called JOE JOHNSON, is a small-sized, yellow complexioned man, has the appearance of a sailor, and wore a low pressure white-hat.

The other's name is JAMES PATTERSON, a tolerably sized, thick, heavy-set man, and of swarthy appearance.

They made up the bank of the Mississippi river, from my house, and it is probable will go up the Arkansas or White river - probably to Batesville.

Fifty Dollars reward will be given for all of them, or any one of them, delivered to me, and as many of the articles as can be obtained.

S.E. Jones
Grand Lake P.O., Ark's. November 14, 1837
12/12/1837 ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
THE undersigned having obtained Letters of Administration from the clerk of the county court of Johnson County, in vacation, on the estate of James P. Keesee, late of said county, deceased, bearing date the 18th of November, 1837, hereby gives notice to all persons having claims against said estate, to present the same, duly authenticated, within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from deriving any benefit from said estate; and if said claims be not presented within five years; they will be for ever barred.

And notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate, or having unsettled accounts with the same, to come forward and settle the same.

John Carter, Adm'r.
Johnson county, Dec. 2, 1837
12/12/1837 Died, In Crawford county, on the 1st int., after an illness of eight days, Mrs. Rachel Crawford, aged about sixty years.
 
12/12/1837 Died, On Red River, near Long Prairie, on the 4th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Dooley, widow of late Col. Thomas Dooley, at an advanced age.
 
12/12/1837 Died, On the Verdigria river, in the Creek nation, on the 10th October last, Francis Audrain, Esq., Sub-Agent to the Creek Indians.
 
12/12/1837 GRAY'S SULPHUR SPRINGS, &c.
TO RENT

On Saturday, the 30th day of December (inst.) between the house of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and 2 o'clock in the afternoon), I will rent, at Public Auction, at the Court-house door in the City of Little Rock, the Dwelling House, and other improvements belonging to the estate of Samson Gray, deceased, at or near the White Sulphur Springs, situate on Little Red River, in White county. Said Springs are situate about 50 miles NE from Little Rock, and have become a place of considerable resort.

A FARM TO RENT

At the same time and place, I will offer for rent, at Public Auction, for the term of one year, a SMALL FARM, (known as the Jernigan place) situate on Little Red River, near Gray's White Sulphur Springs, on which are good comfortable cabins, and about 20 acres of excellent land under cultivation and good fence.

The persons renting the above places, will be required to give bond, with approved security, for the payment of the rent on the 31st Dec. 1838.

Wm. E. Woodruff, Adm'r. of Samson Gray, dec'd.
Little Rock, Dec. 7, 1837
12/12/1837 Married, In Roanoke township, Randolph county, on the 23d ult., by Thos. Holderby, Esq., Maj. James Houston, to Miss Francis Block - all of that township.
12/12/1837 STATE CONVENTION
THE Baptists of the S.R. Association, have appointed a general conversation for the Baptist of this State, to be held on Strawberry river, in the neighborhood of B. Simpson, about 12 miles above Smithville, Lawrence county, commencing Friday before the first Lord's day, in April, 1838.

All Baptists friendly to Missionary operations throughout the State, are affectionately invited to attend this meeting, in order to concentrate our religious efforts in forming a co-operative system, by which we may have it in our power more effectually to disseminate the inestimable truths of the Gospel of Christ in the State of Arkansas

Geo. Gill
Sect. S.R.B.A.
Nov. 26th, 1837
 
12/19/1837 $100 REWARD

RUN away from the plantation of the subscriber, on Lake Washington, Miss., two negro men. George is a yellow boy, about 5 feet ten inches high, 25 or 26 years old, speaks very indistinct, caused by salivation; James is black, about 5 feet 6 inches high, 21 or 25 years old, quick spoken and very likely. I will give fifty dollars each for the delivery of them to me at my plantation, on Lake Washington. J.L. Chapman.

The Memphis Enquirer and Little Rock Gazette will please publish the above 3 months. J.L.C.
October 28, 1837 [$22.50]
 
12/19/1837 ARKANSAS HOTEL

THE undersigned, having removed to the Arkansas side of the Mississippi river, opposite Memphis, begs leave to inform the public in general, that he has opened a HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, where the traveler can, at all times, find a well spread table, and plenty thereon, and comfortable lodgings for himself, and also comfortable stable-room, and corn and fodder in abundance, for his horse, and an attentive ostler and servants at command.

It is called thirty-eight miles from my house through the Mississippi swamp - just a comfortable day's ride.

A share of public patronage is respectfully requested.
Marshall M. Wise
Crittenden County, Ark's. Nov. 12, 1837
 
12/19/1837 AUCTION
WILL be sold, without reserves, on Thursday 21st December, 1837, by F. Aicklen, at his store, on Markham street, the balance of his stock of goods, consisting, in part, of the following:

Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Light Clothing, Flannels, &c. Bleached and unbleached Domestics, Hardwares, ox and log Chains, Tin-ware, Crockery-ware, and a great many other articles too numerous to mention, but well worthy the attention of country dealers, and the public generally.

Terms of sale, cash. Mississippi, Alabama, or Tennessee, bank notes, received in payment.

Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A.M., and to continue from day to day, until sold.
Little Rock, Dec. 14, 1837
 
12/19/1837 CITIZENS' BALL

Tickets for the Citizens' Ball, this Evening, at the State house, for sale at Lincoln's Book store.
12/19/1837 CITY ELECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE, is hereby given to the qualified voters of the city of Little Rock, that an election will be holden at Jeffries Hotel, on Monday, 1st day of January, 10 o'clock, for the election of City officers for 1838, agreeably to the charter of said city.

James Pitcher, Mayor
Little Rock, Dec. 25, 1837
12/19/1837 CRACKERS AND CHEESE
8 BBLS butter, water, and Boston crackers, 1 cask wes. reserve cheese.
J. De Baun & Co.
Nov. 7
12/19/1837 Died, At Batesville, on the 6th instant, Granville P., infant son of Dr. D.J. Chapman, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 15 days.
 
12/19/1837 Died, At Choctaw Agency, on the 5th inst., after a short and painful illness, Mr. Thomas McCurtain, jun., U.S. Blacksmith, in the 35th year of his age.
 
12/19/1837 DIED, At his residence in Franklin township, Union county, State of Arkansas, on Thursday, the 9th December, inst., the Rev. Benjamin Ogden, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude to the last moments of his life, and died apparently in that faith which bears a Christian triumphant to a happy eternity. Society is bereft of a faithful member and one who has set forth the brightest examples to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Suffice it to say, that he has lived to a good old age, and supported a character unblemished; and, the greater part of his life, he has been a minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Church, and enjoyed a full share of the Christian religion. O! that the whole human family were as sure of a happy eternity. {Communicated}
12/19/1837 Died, at the Choctaw Agency, on the 13th instant, Capt. Daniel McCurtain, U.S. Interpreter. The United States has lost an old and well-tried friend. He served in the campaigns against the Creeks and Seminoles, in command of a well-appointed body of Choctaws, under General Jackson; and received a wound, while fighting for his white friends, which afflicted him to the day of his death.
12/19/1837 Died, On Fourche de Thomas, Randolph county, on the 9th inst., Mr. Logan R. Foster, a worthy and respectable citizen of that county.
 
12/19/1837 DISSOLUTION
THE partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will henceforth be continued, on the Cash system, by L. Brodie, alone, with whom all notes and accounts due the establishment will remain until the 1st day of Feb. next, after which time they will without distinction be placed in the hands of an officer, for collection. It is hoped that those owing small sums, at least, will save cost by a timely payment.

Persons having claims against the late firm, will present them to L. Brodie for payment.

Anthony & Brodie
Fayetteville, December 25, 1837
12/19/1837 DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP
THE co-partnership heretofore existing between W.C. Howell and Edward Dunn, under the firm of Howell & Dunn, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Edward Dunn having sold his interest in said firm to Dr. T.J. Howell. The accounts of said firm are in the hands of Drs. W.C. and T.J. Howell, at the old stand, who are authorized to collect the same. Those having accounts against said firm, will please present them for payment. Those indebted to said firm, are earnestly requested to make prompt payment.

W.C. Howell
Edward Dunn
December 13th, 1837
 
12/19/1837 DOCTORS W.C. & T.J. HOWELL,
HAVE this day entered into copartnership in the Practice of Medicine and Surgery. They respectfully solicit the patronage of the citizens of Little Rock and its vicinity. They will be found at their Drug store, where a full supply of Drugs, Medicines, &c., are constantly kept on hand.

Little Rock, December 13, 1837.
 
12/19/1837 FLOUR AND WHISKEY
RECEIVED, per s.b. Little Rock, from Cincinnati,
S.F. Flour; Rectified Whiskey;
Water and Butter Crackers; Cotton Yarn;
Feathers in small sacks; Shaker Brooms, &c.
And for sale, by, Jacob Reider
Nov. 20, 1837
12/19/1837 FRESH FLOUR, WHISKEY, &c.
JUST received by steam - boat Express, 50 barrels fresh flour, 200 barrels Kenhawha salt, 100 bbls, whiskey.

Also, on hand in store, 150 bbls, fresh flour.
Pitcher & Walters
12/19/1837 LAND AGENCY
THE subscriber, residing at Little Rock, the seat of Government of the State of Arkansas, informs the non-resident owners of lands situated in this State, that he will attend to the paying of Taxes, Recording Deeds, and Redeeming Lands which have been sold for non-payment of Taxes, for which a moderate commission will be charged.

Those persons who wish to pay their taxes for the year 1837, should forward funds for that purpose forthwith, as the lands will be sold by the Sheriff's, on the 1st November next, unless the Taxes are previously paid.

All letters by mail must be post paid.
He refers to Hon. A.H. Sevier, Capt. J. Brown, U.S.A., and J.H. Crease, Esq., Cashier of the Bank of the State of Arkansas.

Edw'd Cole
Little Rock, July 17, 1837

 
12/19/1837 NEW ESTABLISHMENT
THE undersigned have just received and are now opening in this place, a general and extensive assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye-stuffs, Perfumery, Patent Medicines, Instruments, &c. together with a general assortment of every article pertaining to their line. Their stock has been carefully selected from the best importing houses in the eastern cities. They feel confident they are enabled to sell as low as any other establishment of the kind in the state.

Physicians, planters, and country merchants, are requested to give us a call, and examine for themselves.

E.D. Powers, & Co.
Van Buren, July 10th, 1837
12/19/1837 NOTICE
AT a meeting of the Physicians of Little Rock, December 5, 1837, the following resolutions were adopted:

1st. That we form a Medical Association, for the mutual interest and improvement of its members.

2nd. That Doctors Cunningham, Holt, and Sprague, constitute a committee to draft a constitution.

3rd. That we may be systematic and uniform in our rates of charges, resolved to have a Fee bill - which was referred to the same committee.

4th. That we adjourn to Saturday evening next.

Saturday evening, Dec. 9th, 1837, the Physicians having met pursuant to adjournment, the committee appointed at the previous meeting, presented a constitution, and also a fee bill, both of which were adopted. After which the following members were elected officers of the association.

M. Cunningham, President,
D. Holt, Vice President
W.W. Adams, Secretary
W.C. Howell, Treasurer

Resolved, That the above proceedings be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the Gazette, and Times and Advocate.
D. Marshand, Chairman
W.W. Adams, Secretary
Little Rock, Dec. 19, 1837
 
12/19/1837 NOTICE
THE Co-partnership heretofore existing between F.A. McWilliams and Albert Davis, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent.

F.A. McWilliams
Albert Davis
Benton, December 23d, 1837

The business will, in future, be conducted by the senior partner. All debts due by or to the concern, are to be paid to and by the undersigned, who solicits a continuance of public patronage.
F.A. McWilliams
Benton, December 23d, 1837
12/19/1837 Notice, to all whom it may concern.

THE REGISTERS OFFICE, for the Arkansas LAND DISTRICT, has been removed to the Drug Store of Drs. W.C. & T.J. Howell, where all persons having business in said office, are requested to call on the undersigned, who is duly authorized to attend to any business appertaining to said office, in the absence of the Register.

Jefferson Smith, Dep'y. Reg.
Register's Office, Little Rock, Dec. 20, 1837
12/19/1837 PAINTS, OILS, AND GLASS,
25 KEGS w. lead no. 1; 2 bbls. lin. oil,
10 boxes 8x10 glass.
J. De Baun & Co.
Nov. 20
 
12/19/1837 SCHOOL

M.H. EASTMAN informs the citizens of Little Rock, that he will open a school at the Baptist meeting house, on Tuesday, January 2d, for the instruction of scholars in the various branches of an English and classical education.

Little Rock, Dec. 25, 1837
12/19/1837 STOP THE MURDERER!

CHARLES QUILLON, who was in custody in Miller county, Arkansas, for the murder of Carter Clifft, of Fayette county, Tennessee, in November last, broke custody, at the mouth of Bois d' Arc, on the night of the 1st December inst., and made his escape. It is supposed he has taken refuge in Texas.

Said Quillon is about 45 years of age, thin visage, about 5 feet 9 inches high, slender built, and weighs about 145 lbs. His general appearance is unpossessing, and savage, from a practice of allowing his hair to grow long and shaggy. He was formerly connected with a gang of murderers and counterfeiters in Missouri, and broke jail in that State, and made his escape to this country.

A reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to the Sheriff of Miller county, Arkansas, at the town of Jonesborough.

Samuel C. Clifft
George C. Clifft
Daniel Clfift
Wolf River P.O., Fayette co., Texas
15th December 1837
 
12/19/1837 STRAYED,
FROM the subscriber, about a month since, six miles below the mouth of Cadron Creek, in Conway county, a bright sorrel HORSE, one of his hind feet white, some saddle spots, white spot in his forehead, four years old, about 15 1/2 hands high. The finder is requested to leave the said horse either at Capt. Thos. Mathers, at the mouth of Cadron, or at F.C. Smith's stable, Little Rock, and he will be liberally rewarded.

Willis Lemon
Conway county, Dec. 15, 1837
 
12/19/1837 THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED,
THAT we hold an exclusive right to the PATENT LEVER PRESS used for packing and compressing cotton, &c., and, also, that the principle of this machine of ours has been exhibited to various gentlemen of distinction in the city of Nashville, and elsewhere, and their names procured to give currency to it, for the benefit of Mr. A.M. McLean; and that it is our desire to protect our own rights; and, at the same time, to prevent the unwary from incurring expense at law, we inform the public, that we shall institute suit against every one who uses the press referred to unless permission be obtained from us.

Payne & January
Russellville, Ky. November 17, 1837
To be published four times in the Advocate and Times, and account to be sent to the Tho's G. Greenfield & Co., Pine Bluffs, for payment.
12/19/1837 TO COTTON PLANTERS

THE subscriber (owning upland he designs to improve), offers his river, tract of land, for sale or lease. It is situate in Pine Prairie, in Sevier county. In point of soil and productiveness, it is not excelled by any lands on Upper Red river. The land is too well known to require particulars. There are about two hundred and thirty or forty acres of land in cultivation, and in good repair, and all the necessary buildings to carry on a cotton farm. Corn, fodder, port, and stock, of every description necessary, can be had on the premises if required. Terms accommodating.

Robert H. Scott
Sevier county, Dec. 2, 1837
12/19/1837 TO FARMERS
ANY person wishing to employ an OVERSEER, can find one, who has had considerable experience, and who is ready at a moments notice, by applying at the Gazette office.

Little Rock, Dec. 25, 1837
12/19/1837 TO GIN BUILDERS,
500 LBSof TYPE METAL, for sale at the Gazette office, in cash to machiners.
12/19/1837 W.C. & T.J. HOWELL,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, PATENT MEDICINES, AND PERFUMERY.

RESPECTFULLY inform the public, that they have received, per steam-boat, Arkansas, a fully supply of articles in their line, which they offer for sale, at New Orleans prices.

Also, a full supply of Thompsonian Medicines.

Little Rock, Dec. 13, 1837
 
12/19/1837 WANTED,
AN ACTIVE, intelligent lad 15 or 16 years of age, to attend in a store in Little Rock. Apply to the editor. Nov. 7
12/26/1837 Another Outrage - In an affray in Hot Spring County, on the 1st inst., between John Wells and Wm. McKinney, the latter was shot dead by Wells, who immediately fled, it is supposed, towards the Sulpher Fork of Red River. A reward is offered for his apprehension, by the widow of the deceased.
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