Arkansas Gazette

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05/02/1837	40,000 Acres of valuable ARKANSAS LAND for sale. The undersigned offers for sale 40,000 acres of Land, equal to any other in the same section of country. These lands are lying south of the Arkansas and north of the Washita rivers, being situate in the counties of Saline, Hot Spring, Clark, Union, Jefferson, and Arkansas. These lands will all be sold in quantities and on terms to suit purchasers. Persons wishing to purchase, will make application to me at Little Rock. Jacob Faulkner Little Rock, May 1, 1837
05/02/1837	Died, In Conway county, on the 21st April, Radford Ellis, Esq., aged about 60, for many years a respectable citizen of Arkansas.
05/02/1837	Died, On Thursday last, the 27th ult., at Pine Bluffs, Mrs. Leonara, wife of Dr. James T. Pullen, of a lingering pulmonary disease. Her loss is deplored by a husband and numerous offspring.
05/02/1837	Editorial Changes - The Advocate and Times have been united into one paper, under the title of the "Weekly Times and Arkansas Advocate." Mr. Pike is to continue the Editor, and Mr. Reed to take charge of the business department of the concern.
05/02/1837	In the Pulaski Circuit Court, for the Spring term, adjourned on Thursday last, after a laborious and exciting session of near three weeks. Three capital trials of the most grave and momentous character were disposed of in the mean time. One of these, (Ringstaff's) we mentioned before - in the other two cases, Alexander McKee, indicted for the murder of Beauford Scott, has been acquitted; as the guilt of the accused was so perfectly shrouded in mystery, as to leave no ground to the jury to proceed to conviction. Wm. F. McKee, (a brother,) indicted for the same offence, however, was brought to trial and convicted - and sentenced to be executed on the 26th inst. In another part of our paper, we have transferred the Advocate's report of the trial of the condemned - in the main, it may be said to be generally correct - though parts of it might have had a different phase put upon it, consistently with the truth. The statement of Mrs. Catharine Mckee, an important witness it was supposed in this case, does not convey that impression to our mind such as it was given on the trial. She stated that Wm. F. McKee left the room in a few minutes after Beauford Scott, (her brother,) passed; and that in a short time afterwards, possibly 15 minutes, she saw him yoking the oxen - and the next time she saw him was at the fence talking with Alexander McKee, and taking the gun out of his hands, which in all was about half an hour, (not exceeding that time,) after he left the house. This is a material difference in the statements; for it will at once be perceived, according to her story (in which she saw him yoking the steers in the middle of the half hour in which they were out) that it left but fifteen minutes for William McKee to walk seven hundred yards and kill a man and back again - and witness testifying too, that Alexander McKee had carried off the gun, and it was not about the house at the time he was yoking the oxen! There is some other statements that might be differently colored - but as we have not accused the Advocate of intentionally perverting any of the facts, we shall not here traverse them.
05/02/1837	In the recent fines imposed on mail contractors, by the Postmaster General, we find the following on one in our State: - Five dollars on J. Bollinger, contractor on route 3201, Jackson, Ark. to Greenville, Mo., for failure at Jackson on 22d December.
05/02/1837	LAST NOTICE!! THE Co-partnership heretofore existing between Lorenzo Gibson & William R. Gibson, under the style of L. & W.R. Gibson, having expired by limitation on the first of the present month, it is indispensably necessary that the business of the concern should be settled as soon as possible. All persons, therefore, indebted by note or account to us, are hereby notified to come forward without delay and settle; if they do not, we shall be under the necessity of placing their notes and accounts in the hands of an officer for collection, but we hope that such a course will be obviated, by our friends calling and settling with us. Lorenzo Gibson, William R. Gibson Little Rock, April 1837 N.B. - The business will be continued at the old stand by William R. Gibson, who respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed on the late concern. He has received by the late arrivals a large and very general assortment of fresh spring and summer Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or to punctual dealers on time. He is also in daily expectation from the east of an addition supply of goods. Little Rock, April 1837
05/02/1837	Married, In Mulberry township, Crawford county, on the 18th April, by Alfred Henderson, Esq., Mr. Wiley B. Marrs, to Miss Elizabeth Davis, all of the same place.
05/02/1837	NEW ESTABLISHMENT, AT WASHITA CROSSINGS, THE subscribers, having purchased the property at the Washita Crossings, including the Ferry, on the main Military road leading from Little Rock, through Washington, Hempstead county, to Fulton, on Red River, would respectfully inform the citizens of Hot Spring, Clark, and the adjoining counties, and the public generally, that they have established themselves there for the purpose of selling goods, under the style of L. Gibson & Co., and have just received and are now opening a large and very general assortment of fresh dry goods, groceries, liquors, &c., which they will sell very low for cash, or in exchange for cotton, peltries, furs, and the usual products of the country. They invite purchasers to call and examine their stock, as they flatter themselves they can be suited. L. Gibson, Wm. R. Gibson They will keep up the ferry, where travelers and others will be ferried over as safely, and at as low rates at any other ferry on the river. N.B. - They will also keep a house of entertainment for the accomodation of travelers, emigrants and others, who may call on them, and will endeavor to keep it supplied with the best the country affords. L. Gibson & Co. Washita Crossings, Ark. May 1st, 1837
05/02/1837	NEW GOODS AT PINE BLUFFS E. GIBSON & Co. take this method of informing the citizens of Jefferson and the adjoining counties, that they have just received and opened at their new store in Pine Bluffs, a large and very general assortment of Fresh Spring and Summer Goods, which they will sell as low as they can be brought any where in the State for cash, or to punctual dealers on time. They respectfully solicit from their friends and the public generally, a share of their patronage. Cotton, Peltries, Beef Hides, and the usual products of the country will be taken in exchange for Goods. They have on hand in store, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Molasses, Rice, Flour, Whiskey, and a very general assortment of Groceries, Liquors, & c. which they sell low, and for which the cash will be expected invariably. They will also attend to the receiving, forwarding, and storing of produce, goods, &c., and will shortly have erected an addition to their warehouse for that purpose. N.B. - Those who have not paid up on last year's dealing, will now confer a favor by calling and settling, as we are very much in want of money. E.G. & Co. Pine Bluffs, May 1, 1837
05/02/1837	NOTICE ALL persons are hereby forewarned against trading for, or taking any assignment of, three notes, which have been lost or stolen, from the subscriber, at his residence, in Hempstead county, Arkansas, about 4 miles north of Washington, between the 28th of March and 7th of April, 1837; which said notes are of the following descriptions, viz: One drawn by J.W. Finley and A.M. Oakley, payable to the undersigned for $1000, dated 21st January 1837, due at date; one drawn by J.W. Finley & Co., payable to the undersigned for $350, dated 18th March 1837, and due 1st June 1837; and the other drawn by Glasgow & Harrison, payable to the undersigned for $1000, dated 15th of December, 1836; due at date, or one day after date; and the drawers of said notes are respectfully hereby notified and required, not to pay the said notes, or any of them, to any person whatsoever, except the undersigned, as he has never authorized any person to receive payment thereof. Bartlett Zachary, Sen. Washington, Hempstead Co., Ark's. April 10, 1837
05/02/1837	POCAHONTAS, the county seat for the county of Randolph, continues to improve, which, together with the county, has received a considerable acquisition in the way of inhabitants.
05/02/1837	SALE OF LOTS IN THE TOWN OF SEARCY, On the three days of May next, (it being the three first days of the Circuit Court of White county), there will be offered at Public Auction, on the premises, a number of choice Lots in the above Town, which is situate at the White Sulphur Springs, in White county, about two miles south of Little Red River, and about fifty-five miles north-east of Little Rock. Terms of Sale - Six and twelve months' credit, purchasers giving bond with approved security. James Walker, John Howerton, John Cook, Proprietors April 11, 1837
05/02/1837	The Constitutional Journal at Helena has passed out of the hands of Wm. T. Yeomans, into those of James M. Martin, Esq. The politics of the paper will remain the same.
05/02/1837	TOWN LOTS FOR SALE THE Commissioners of the county of Johnson will expose to sale on Monday, the 5th day of June next, to the highest bidders, on twelve months credit, (with bond and approved security); fifty of the lots in the town of Clarksville; sale to commence on Monday, the 5th day of June next, and continue from day to day, until fifty lots be sold. The town of Clarksville is situated in the well watered valley of the Big Spadre Creek, about three miles from Spadre Bluffs, surrounded by an immense quantity of fertile barren lands; a soil well adapted to the cultivation of corn, cotton, wheat, and oats; and is now settling rapidly with emigrants from the different States of the Union; and, no doubt, in a few years, will be densely populated. It is chosen for the permanent Seat of Justice of the county of Johnson. Persons wishing to own town property, will do well to examine for themselves, and attend the days of sale, where due attendance will be given by us. Joseph Stewart, Abraham Laseter, John Thomas, L.N. Clarke, Commissioners of the county of Johnson April 8, 1837
05/02/1837	TOWN OF NAPOLEON, THE subscribers will offer for sale, in a short time, a number of lots in this Town, situated at the Mouth of the Arkansas river, at its injunction with the Mississippi. The eligible situation of this site for a Town, is such as renders comment unnecessary. The natural advantages it possesses over any other point on the Mississippi river, in this State, is such as will insure its rapid growth, and a profitable investment of capital. It being the entrance to the interior of the State, through the main river, and the only point from which a good and high road is made that can be traveled at all seasons of the year, which has been accomplished by generally following the bank of the river and high ground until it strikes the prairie at the Post of Arkansas. It is unquestionably the only point, for hundreds of miles each way, on the Mississippi river, where a good road can be had to reach the high land without passing through deep overflows, and where a rail road can be made with little expense, and which will and must be made in a short time, from the nature of the country and river. The country in the rear and surrounding is of the very best quality, and very rapidly settling. Another advantage this place possesses is from the nature of the soil, which is high, dry, and sandy; and from the annual deposit of the Arkansas, of sand and clay, it affords an inexhaustible supply for making bricks of the best quality for building. As for beauty of situation, it is no surpassed by any point on the Mississippi. It is and must be the depot for goods destined for the interior of this rapidly improving State. For boats coming up the Mississippi, and wishing to ascend the Arkansas river, it is, by actual survey, sixteen miles nearer to enter that river at this place, then to go to the Mouth of White River, and thence through the Cut-off, as to the latter it is not all times navigable, when the Arkansas river is; it was impossible for nearly two months of last winter, and steam boats were compelled to return from the Mouth of White river, and to ascend the Arkansas through its proper mouth. Persons disposed to locate or make investments, are invited to call and examine for themselves. The resident partner is authorized to treat with persons disposed to purchase and improve previous to the public sale of lots, which will take place the ensuing fall. The terms and credits will be liberal, as the object of the Proprietors is to induce capitalists and others to assist them to develop the natural advantages which the place possesses. Title indisputable. Farther particulars hereafter. N.B. - Any persons disposed to erect a saw mill, can do so to as great advantage at this point as any other, as they have the advantage of several rivers to procure timber, and they will always find a ready sale for all their lumber. A location for a Mill seat will be disposed of on liberal terms. S.V.R. Ryan, Victor B. Waldron, Proprietors Napoleon, Ark's. April 1837 The Times and Advocate are requested to publish the above advertisement for one year.
05/02/1837	Town of St. Martin The location of this beautiful town site, is just below the mouth of the well known stream, called Big Piney, and immediately on the north bank of the Arkansas River in Pope county. To those who are not acquainted with this site, it needs no recommendation, but to those at a distance, it may be well to give a few of the many peculiar advantages it possesses, over any other in the state; not even excepting that of the city of Little Rock, when it was young as St. Martin. Indeed, persons wishing to build in this town, may almost do, without feeling cost, or the loss of time; the most beautiful and extensive forest of pine being in, and all around it, as also inexhaustible quarries of stone equally convenient with the timber, where the rock seems to have been formed by nature, ready for the builder's use; should other materials be wanting, we would state that much of the soil is of the best character for brick; - add to all these conveniences the fact, that, there is now on the border of the town, in actual operation a good and substantial Steam Saw mill, running two saws, and where in less than a quarter of a mile, frames and all other descriptions of lumber, may be had to order on the shortest notice and cheapest terms. There are also, within five or six miles, two other saw and grist mills, in full operation with water power, on this handsome stream Piney; one of these is running a pair of Burrs, which make as good flour as can be imported. Lumber can easily be floated down this stream into the town at very little expense. St. Martin is about 85 miles N.W. by W. from the city of Little Rock, but is still within a most excellent cotton region, to the culture of which the inhabitants are rapidly returning their attention. The Illinois Bayou which is navigable some distance up, empties into the Arkansas about seven miles below St. Martin; its course is nearly parallel with that of Piney; and upon the waters of both of these streams, there are already large, respectable, and daily increasing settlements, as well as in every other direction around it, and as good roads from all those settlements are already opened, or can be with small labor, as St. Martin is the only eligible site on the Arkansas River for many miles up or down, there can be little doubt that those settlements will transact all their important business throughout time at this place. The mouth of Piney for a mile in length, affords the most safe and beautiful harbor for boats that could be desired, the current being very gentle and the water deep. The landing for steam-boats on the Arkansas is also very accessible and safe at all times when steam-boats can possibly ply the river; the ascent too into the town is a gentle slope on firm dry ground. The proprietors are now about erecting at this landing a large and commodious ware-house; here too will be kept a good and secure Ferry, as it must very shortly be the main crossing place leading to an from the middle parts of the State of Missouri, the extensive settlements on White River, &c. to the Warm Springs and Big Red River, thence to Texas. Drovers and other travelers will find not only better accommodations, but a shorter and safe route to cross at St. Martin that that farther west, which passes on the borders of an Indian country nearly the whole route. The same proprietors whose names are hereunto set, would recommend to those at a distance who may wish to make investments in their town, to be speedy in their applications, for bids are very brisk near home, and they wish to attract and elicit some enterprise from abroad. A public sale of lots will take place, in the town of St. Martin, on Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th days of August next, when a plat of the town will be exhibited to purchasers, and terms of sale (which will be liberal) made known. B.H. Martin John Macbeth John Wilson J.H. Newman Andrew Scott, Proprietors St. Martin, April 21, 1837 The editors of the State Gazette, Memphis Enquirer, and the Grand Gulf Advertiser, will please give the above three insertions in the respective papers, and send their accounts to this office for payment.
05/02/1837	TOWN OF ST. MARTIN THE location of this beautiful town site, is just below the mouth of the well known stream, called Big Piney, and immediately on the north bank of the Arkansas river, in Pope county. To those who are acquainted with this stie, it needs no recommendations, but to those at a distance, it may be well to give a few of the many peculiar advantages it possesses, over any other in the state; not even excepting that the city of Little Rock, when it was as young as St. Martin. Indeed, persons wishing to build in this town, may almost do, without feeling cost, or the loss of time; the most beautiful and extensive forests of pine being in, and all around it, an also inexhaustible quarries of stone equally convenient with the timber, where the rock seems to have been formed by nature, ready for the builder's use; should other materials be wanting, we would state that much of the soil is of the best character for brick; add to all the conveniences the fact, that, there is now on the border of the town, in actual operation a good and substantial Steam Saw Mill, running two saws, and where, in less than a quarter of a mile, frames, and all other descriptions of lumber, may be had to order on the shortest notice and cheapest terms. There are also, within five or six miles two other saw and grist mills, in full operation with water power, on this handsome stream Piney; one of these running a pair of Burrs which makes as good flour as can be imported. Lumber can easily be floated down this stream into the town at very little expense. St. Martin is about 85 miles N.W. by W. from the city of Little Rock, but is still within a most excellent cotton region, to the culture of which the inhabitants are rapidly turning their attention. The Illinois Bayou which is navigable some distance up, empties into the Arkansas about seven miles below St. Martin; its course is nearly parallel with that of Piney; and upon the waters of both these streams, there are already large, respectable, and daily increasing settlements, as well as in every other direction around it, and as good roads from all those settlements are already opened, or can be with small labor, and as St. Martin is the only eligible site on the Arkansas river for many miles up or down, there can be but little doubt that those settlements will transact all their important business throughout time at this place. The mouth of Piney for a mile in length, affords the most safe and beautiful harbor for boats that could be desired, the current being very gentle and the water deep. The landing for steam-boats on the Arkansas is also very accessible and safe at all times when steam-boats can possibly ply in the river; the adjacent too into the town is a gentle slope on firm dry ground. The proprietors are now about erecting at this landing a large and commodious ware-house; here too will be kept a good and secure Ferry, as it must vary shortly be the main crossing place leading to and from the middle parts of the State of Missouri, the extensive settlements on White river, &c to the Warm Springs and Big Red river, thence to Texas. Drovers and other travelers will find not only better accomodations, but a shorter and safe route to cross at St. Martin that that farther west, which passes on the borders of an Indian country nearly the whole route. The same proprietors whose names are hereunto set, would recommend to those at a distance who may wish to make investments in their town, to be speedy in their applications, for bids are very brisk near home, and they wish to attract and elicit some enterprise from abroad. A public sale of lots will take place in the town of St. Martin, on Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th days of August next, when a plat of the town will be exhibited to purchasers, and terms of sale (which will be liberal) made known. B.H. Martin, John Macbeth, John Wilson, J.H. Newman, Andrew Scott, Proprietors St. Martin, April 21, 1837 The editors of the State Gazette, Memphis Enquirer, and Grand Gulf Advertiser, will please give the above three insertions in the respective papers and send their accounts to this office for payment. - Times
05/09/1837	ADMINISTRATION SALE, AT THE TOWN OF VAN BUREN THE undersigned will offer for sale, at the Town of Van Buren, Crawford county, on the first day of June next, for cash in hand, from 100 to 150 head of CATTLE, consisting of Stock and Beef Cattle, the property of Thomas Phillips, deceased. The stock of cattle will be sold in lots to suit purchases. R.C.S. BRown, Executor of the last Will and Testament of Tho's Phillips, dec'd. Van Buren, 1st May 1837
05/09/1837	CABINET OF NATURE AND ART THE friends of Science in the city of Little Rock are respectfully invited to meet at the State House on Friday the 12th, at 4 p.m. for the purpose of forming an association relative to the above named object.
05/09/1837	Died, on the 28th ult., at the residence of Mrs. Embree, in Jefferson county, Arkansas. Mr. John W. Parker, a respectable and genteel young man, of good standing in society. He has been five years absent from his friends and relatives in New York, and just before his last illness, had commenced arranging his affairs to leave this country, that he might once more behold and receive the blessings and benedictions of that affectionate mother, who, in his early childhood, had so often caressed her promising boy. It was then this unsuspecting and doting mother saw in her little son a comfort and s taff in her old age. How horrid must be the pangs of this good old lady, when she heard of the fate of her unfortunate son. Editors of newspapers in Ohio, generally, will confer a favor on the cause of humanity by giving the above a place in their respective papers.
05/09/1837	MARRIED, In Clark county, on the 27th ult. by Nathaniel Britton, Esq., Mr. Henry Stroope, to Miss Olivia Colbath, daughter of Col. Colbath, all of that county.
05/09/1837	NEW GOODS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT, SAMUEL TAGART & Co., Van Buren, Arkansas, informs the public generally, that they have just returned from the cities of New York and Philadelphia, with the unusually large and well selected stock of GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, and are desirous that an examination of them would be made, by Merchants and Traders generally, believing that upon inspection, they will be found equal, if not superior to any that have been offered in this section of country, and will be sold on very accomodating terms. British, French, and American DRY GOODS, consisting of Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, and every variety of artilces for winter and summer wear. A large lot of READY-MADE CLOTHING, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Bonnets, and Baskets; Stone, China, Glass, Queensware, and Cooper's Ware; Hardware and Cutlery; Guns and Pistols; Iron, Castings, and Blacksmith's Tools, Anvils, Bellows, and Vices; Tinsware; Fish, Barrel and Sack Salt, Dye Stuffs, and Paints; FRESH GROCERIES - among which are Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Spices, Molasses, Vinegar, &c.; Gun Powder, Shot, Flints, and Lead; 200 barrels of superior old Whiskey, together with Rum, Brandy, Wines, and Gin. They will take in exchange for the above articles, Cotton, Peltries, and Pork, for, which the highest market price will be given, and traders in this section of the country, will be supplied with goods, as cheap as they could procure them in the eastern cities; adding only the freight and charges. Van Buren, Arkansas, April 1837
05/09/1837	NOTICE ON or about the 25th of Aug., 1836, I drew my note in favor of Wm. H. Martin, for $150, for which the said Martin agreed to attend the circuit court of the county of Monroe, Arkansas, as counsel in the case of the State of Ark's, against John B. Coulter, for the murder of Morgan Reese. Mr. Martin not appearing, as agreed, this is to forewarn all persons from trading for, or taking an assignment of, said note, as I will never pay it, unless compelled by law. John Reese Lawrenceville, Monroe county, April 29, 1837
05/09/1837	REGIMENTAL ORDER NOTICE is hereby given to the officers and privates of the Pulaski County Regiment of Militia, that an election will be held in the usual precincts of said county, for a Colonel Commandant of said Reg't. to supply the vacancy occasioned by the Resignation of Col. R.C. Byrd - the said election is hereby ordered to be made on Saturday the 27th inst. By order of Robert Childress, Brigadier General, 2d Brigade Ark's Militia Thomas Thorn, Lt. Col. Little Rock, May 1, 1837
05/09/1837	State of Arkansas, County of Lafayette, IN THE LAFAYETTE CIRCUIT COURT, APRIL TERM, 1837 James Carr, Plaintiff vs. Green Rayburn, Defendant Attachment THIS day came the Plaintiff, by Conway, his attorney, and it appearing to the court here, that the said Plaintiff has sued his attachment in this court, against the estate of the said defendant, returnable to the present term thereof, and that Isaac Jones has been summoned as a garnishee thereon, and that the said Green Rayburn has failed to appear, by himself or attorney, and enter special bail to the Plaintiff's action herein, according to the rules and practice of this court, therefore, on motion of the said Plaintiff, it is ordered by the court, that unless the defendant shall appear by himself or attorney, and file special bail to the Plaintiff's aforesaid action, or on before the third day of the next term of this court, a judgment will be entered against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same - Under the further motion of the said Plaintiff, it is ordered that a copy of this order be inserted for four weeks successively in the Arkansas State Gazette, at least four weeks before the next term of this court, to which time this cause is continued. A true copy. Teste: Wm. Henry Conway, Clk.
05/09/1837	STRAY MARE State of Arkansas, Izard County. We have this day viewed a stray shown to us by Lewis L. Porter, of the State of Arkansas, and county of Izard, and township of Rocky Bayou, and do find the same to be a BROWN MARE, five years old next spring, fourteen hands high, unbroke, with one glass eye, and four white feet; no other marks or brands perceivable; and do appraise the same to twenty-five dollars. Given under our hands, this 27th day of January, A.D. 1837. Daniel K. Wilson, Thomas Ramsay, Appraisers Sworn and subscribed before me, B.H. Johnson, a Justice of the Peace, the day and year above written. B.H. Johnson, J.P. State of Arkansas, Izard county. I, John P. Houston, Clerk of the circuit and county courts of Izard, certify the foregoing to be a true copy written from the record in my office. Given under my hand, this 20th day of April, A.D., 1837. J.P. Houston, Clerk Pine Bayou, Izard county [$5]
05/09/1837	STRAY MARE AND COLT PURSUANT to us directed, we have this day viewed a stray mare and colt, show to us by William Berry, of Union township and do find the same to be a BAY MARE, no marks or brands, 15 hands high, 6 years old; and we do appraise (said mare) and colt to eighty dollars; a BAY COLT, star in the forehead. Certified under our hands, this 25th day of January 1837. George A. Baker, John C. Garner, Sworn and subscribed before me, John T. Booth, within and for the township of Union, county of Lawrence, State of Arkansas, this the 25th day of January 1837. John T. Booth, J.P. A copy, Attest: J.S. Brown, Clerk
05/09/1837	TEMPERANCE MEETING A MEETING of the Little Rock Temperance Society, will be held on Friday evening, the 12th inst., at the Baptist Meeting house.
05/09/1837	The Batesville Races came off, it is said with a very interesting trial between Sir William and Independence - two mile heats. The former has been owned by Mr. Loring, and the latter by Capt. Tunstall. Independence won the first heat, and Sir William took the second and third.
05/09/1837	The weather still continues to cool - and the crops backward all over the country.
05/09/1837	TOWN LOTS FOR SALE THE Commissioners of the county of Johnson, will expose to sale, on Monday, the 5th day of June next, to the highest bidders, on twelve months' credit, (with bond and approved security); fifty of the lots in the town of CLARKSVILLE; sale to commence on Monday, the 5th day of June next, and continue from day to day, until fifty lots be sold. The town of Clarksville is situated in the well-watered valley of the Big Spadre Creek, about three miles from Spadre Bluffs, surrounded by an immense quantity of fertile barren lands; a soil well adapted to the cultivation of corn, cotton, wheat, and oats; and is now settling rapidly with emigrants from the different States of the Union; and no doubt, in a few years, will be densely populated. It is chosen for the permanent Seat of Justice of the county of Johnson. Persons wishing to own town property, will do well to examine for themselves, and attend the days of sale, where due attendance will be given by us. Joseph Stewart, Abraham Laseter, John Thomas, L.N. Clarke, Commissioners of the county of Johnson. April 8, 1837
05/16/1837	APPRENTICE WANTED WANTED by the subscriber, as an apprentice to the Black Smith Business, a boy from 14 to 16 years of age. One from the country preferred. N.M. Woodruff North Bank of the Arkansas Little Rock, May 15, 1837
05/16/1837	Died - In this township, on the 18th ult. Mr. Edwin Brit, aged about 37 years.
05/16/1837	Died, Also, on the 22d ult., Mr. Isaac Johnson, at an advanced age.
05/16/1837	Died, At Van Buren, Crawford county, on Sunday evening, 17th inst., of scarlet fever, Margaretta Hill Drennen, aged 7 years, 9 months, and 17 days, second daughter of John and Emily R. Drennen.
05/16/1837	Died, In this township, on the 24th ult., Mr. James Pyeatt, aged about 67 years. He was one of the earliest settlers in this section of Arkansas, and well sustained the reputation of an honest and upright man - a kind and obliging neighbor and a useful citizen.
05/16/1837	Died, On the 26th ult., near the mouth of White River, William Marlow.
05/16/1837	NOTICE ANY person wishing to send a Horse to Fort Gibson, can hear of an opportunity by applying at this office. May 16, 1837
05/16/1837	The new, elegant, and light draft steamer, LITTLE ROCK P. Pennywit, Master, Will run as a regular trader in the Arkansas River during the season. She is by her construction admirably adapted for the trade, as well for freight as passengers - and will use every endeavor to merit her share of patronage in the regular business. For freight or passage, apply at present on board. May 13, 1837
05/16/1837	We are authorized to announce Col. Alex'r. S. Walker, a candidate for Major General of the Second Division of Arkansas Militia.
05/16/1837	We are authorized to announce Gen. S.V.R. Ryan, as a candidate for Major General of the Second Division of the Militia of the State of Arkansas.
05/16/1837	We are authorized to announce Lieut. Col. Tho's. Thorn, as a candidate for Colonel Commandant of the Pulaski county Regiment of Arkansas Militia.
05/23/1837	A STRAY MARE TAKEN UP State of Arkansas, Pope County, Liberty township We have this day viewed a stray mare, shown to us by Milton H. Langford, and find the same to be a sorrel, two years old last spring, about fourteen hands high, has a large white in the face and turns off on the right nostril, the right fore foot white, and a small white spot on the right hind foot, no brands perceivable; appraised to twenty dollars by us, this 19th day of October, A.D. 1836. John Sullivan, David Burnitt, Leander Langford, Appraisers Sworn to and subscribed this 19th October 1837. Benjamin Langford, J.P. State of Arkansas, county of Pope, I, James B. Logan, Clerk of the circuit and county courts of Pope county, certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the record in my office. Given under by hand, this 26th day of May, A.D. 1837. James B. Logan, Clerk
05/23/1837	ADMINISTRATION NOTICE THE undersigned having obtained, from the county court, in term time, of the county of Pulaski, and State of Arkansas, Letters of Administration on the estate of Jacob Gray, jun., late of said county, deceased, bearing date the 3d May 1837, hereby gives notice to all persons having claims against said estate, to exhibit them, properly authenticated, within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may not derive any benefit from said estate; and if they do not present them, as aforesaid, within five years, they will be forever barred. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate settlement. Elizabeth A. Gray, Adm'x. of the estate of Jacob Gray, dec'd.
05/23/1837	ADMINISTRATION NOTICE THE undersigned, having obtained Letters of Administration on the estate of Horatio H. Parrish, deceased, late of Pope county, in the State of Arkansas, from the clerk of the county court of said county, in vacation, on the 10th day of May 1837, hereby gives notice, to all persons having claims against said estate, to present the same within one year from the date of said Letters, duly authenticated, or they may be precluded from any benefit of said estate; and if said claims are not presented within five years, they will be forever barred. And notice is hereby given, to all persons indebted to, or having unsettled accounts with, said estate, to come forward and settle the same immediately. William A. Logan, Adm'r. of Horatio H. Parrish, deceased. Pope county, May 10, 1837
05/23/1837	Col. A.S. Walker, of this vicinity, has been appointed Sub-Agent to the Senecas, Senecas and Delawares, and Quapaw, tribes of Indians, in the West.
05/23/1837	EXECUTOR'S SALE WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Friday, 2d day of June next, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the late residence of James Pyeatt, deceased, in Pyeatt township, Pulaski County, all the HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS, FARMING UTENSILS, HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, of which the said deceased died seized. Terms - For all sums over $5, 12 months' credit with approved security, $5, and under, cash. John R. Pyeatt, Emzy Wilson, Executors Pulaski county, May 18, 1837
05/23/1837	JUST RECEIVED PER DEKALB 1 CASK superior London Porter; 4 boxes Codfish; 8 boxes Herring; 2 boxes Capers; 10 boxes Fancy Prunes; 2 bbls. Malasa Wine; 2 bbls American Gin; 2 bbls Holland Gin; 10 bbls claret Wine; 2 doz. boxes fresh Sardines. F. Aicklen Little Rock, May 23, 1837
05/23/1837	Married, At Spring Hill, Hempstead co. by Rev. Silas Byington, Mr. Henry M. Robinson, late of Charlotte co. Va., to Miss Lucy C. Nelson, daughter of Norborne T. Nelson, recently from Mecklenburg county, Virginia.
05/23/1837	Married, On the evening of the same day, in this city, at the residence of John Perceful, by John Hutt, Esq., Mr. Joel Osborn, to Miss Susan Jane Draper.
05/23/1837	Married, On Thursday, the 25th inst., at the residence of Mr. James Dodd, by John Hutt, Esq., Mr. Peter Lefave, to Miss Nancy Dodd.
05/23/1837	NEGRO RUNAWAY RAN AWAY from the subscriber, in the latter part of the month of January last, a negro fellow named LEWIS, about thirty years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, dark copper color, remarkably bow-legged, very large feet, slow to motion as well as in speech, a most voracious glutton, uncommonly lazy, and a notorious liar. He was bought in Gallatin, Tennessee, about 8 months since, of Messrs. Bugg & Lewis. If the above described runaway is delivered to me at my plantation, in Lafayette county, Arkansas or delivered in any jail in the United States or Texas, so that I get him again, I will pay a reasonable reward, and all necessary charges. M. Wright Lafayette county, Ark's. May 23, 1837
05/23/1837	NOTICE $100 REWARD is hereby offered to any person who will apprehend JOSHUA CALLIHAN, who ran away from the county of Blount, State of Alabama, on the night of the 11th instant; who took with him my wife, and papers to a considerable amount, and some money. The said Callihanis about forty-two years of age, dark eyes, dark complected, about six feet high; has a lame hand; one thumb in a perished condition, occasioned by the shot of a gun. The above reward will be paid whenever the said Callihan is secured in any jail, or delivered to the sheriff of Blount county. JOHN RHODES N.B. - My wife, Rutha Rhodes, is of slim stature, dark complected, about 35 years of age; one of her upper teeth out before, has long black hair, black eyes, and weighs about 135 pounds. J.R. Blountsville, Ala. April 17, 1837 The Editors of the Gazette, Ark. and Journal, Milledgeville, Ga. will copy the above 5 times each and send their accounts to the subscriber in Blountsville, Ala. (Huntersville Advocate) JOHN RHODES
05/23/1837	NOTICE, WHEREAS, Edward H. Dunn and Lemuel R. Lincoln, of the City of Little Rock, and State of Arkansas, have redeemed and purchased of the Auditor of the State of Arkansas, in conformity with the laws in such cases made and provided, the following described tracts of land, for the prices thereunto annexed, viz: The south west quarter of section twenty-one, of township one south, in range four east, containing one hundred and sixty acres, bought for sixteen dollars and twenty-two cents; the south-west quarter of section thirty-four, of township one north, in range four east, containing one hundred and sixty acres, bought for twelve dollars and twenty-two cents; and the south-east quarter of section twenty-eight, of township one south, in range three east, containing one hundred and sixty acres, bought for sixteen dollars and twenty-two cents - situate in the county of Phillips, and State aforesaid, and which land Edward Dunn, the legal representative of Edward H. Dunn, deceased, and Lemuel R. Lincoln, do claim to own and hold by virtue of a deed from the said Auditor: Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, to all persons concerned, who can set up any right, title, or claim, to the lands above described, and thus redeemed and purchased, in consequence of any irregularity or illegality connected with the sale or redemption, or for any other cause or defect whatsoever, that, in conformity to the act of the Legislature of the State of Arkansas, entitled "An act prescribing the mode of confirming titles to land sold under the laws of this State, and for other purposes," approved 3d Nov. 1836, we will apply to the first circuit court which may be held for the said county of Phillips, in which said lands are situated, six months after the publication of this notice, (being the third Monday of December 1837), for the confirmation of said sale and redemption; and all persons interested are hereby cited and admonished to show cause, if any they have, at said circuit court, why said sale and redemption so made, should not be confirmed according to law. Edward Dunn Lemuel R. Lincoln Little Rock, May 22, 1837
05/23/1837	RUNAWAY NEGRO IN JAIL COMMITTED to the jail of Conway county, on the 13th day of May, 1837, by E.W. Owens, a Justice of the Peace in and for the township of Wilbourn, in said county, a negro man by the name of GEORGE, who says he belongs to John Bradsbury, of Pulaski county, and the L.C. Bullock is well acquainted with his master. Said negro is about 30 or 35 years of age, has a mark on his right cheek, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, stout built. He went up on the steam boat Harp, and left the same between this place and Fort Smith. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove his property, and take him away, or will be dealt with as the law directs. Tho's. S. Haynes, Sheriff and Jailer of Conway county. Lewisburg, Conway county, May 16, 1837
05/23/1837	SALINE CIRCUIT COURT, MAY TERM, A.D. 1837 Ezra Madison Owen, Complainant, vs. Emeline Owen, widow of Thomas J.V. Owen, deceased, and Thomas Short Owen, William Owen, George Owen, James Owen, and Elias Kane Owen, minor children and heirs at law of said Thomas J.V. Owen, deceased, Defendants. Bill in Chancery, for re-conveyance of Real Estate and specific performance. And now, on this day, comes the said complainant, Ezra M. Owen, by Fowler, his solicitor; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said defendants reside out of, and are non-residents of the State of Arkansas, and cannot be found to be served with a summons said non-residence, or non est, being returned by the Sheriff of said county of Saline: On motion of said complainant, by his said solicitor, it is ordered, that the said defendants appear and file their answer or answers, on or before the first day of the next term of this court, which will be holden on or before the first Monday in November next, at the court house in the town of Benton, in said county, or that said complainant's said bill shall be taken as confessed, and a decree be entered up accordingly; and it is farther ordered, that said complainant cause public notice to be given, by publication of this order in the Arkansas State Gazette, a newspaper published in this State, for six weeks in succession, within three months from this date; and this cause is continued until the next term of this court. Attest: Green B. Hughes, Clerk
05/23/1837	State of Arkansas, County of Hempstead, CIRCUIT COURT - APRIL TERM 1837 Benjamin L. Britton, Plaintiff vs. Thomas Grisham, Defendant ATTACHMENT THIS day came the plaintiff, by Hubbard, his attorney; and the plaintiff having filed his declaration herein, and it appearing to the court here, that said plaintiff, has sued out his attachment from Birkett D. Jett, a Justice of the Peace for the county of Hempstead, returnable to this court, for the sum of seventy-four dollars and sixty-eight cents, founded on an account; and that said attachment has been levied on sundry household and kitchen furniture of the said defendant; and the said Thomas Grisham having failed to appear by himself or attorney, according to the rules and practices of the this court: Therefore, on motion of said plaintiff, it is ordered, that unless the said Thomas Grisham shall appear, by himself or attorney, and file special bail to the plaintiff's action, on or before the third day of the next term of this court, judgment will be entered against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted for four weeks successively in the Arkansas State Gazette, at least four weeks previous to the first day of the next term of this court. A copy - Attest: Allen M. Oakley, Cl'k. Washington, 13th May 1837
05/23/1837	STRAY HORSE TAKEN UP, State of Arkansas, County of Benton, Osage Township This day viewed as a stray, shown to us by James Hubbard; and we find the same to be a BROWN HORSE, five years old, fifteen hands high, a star in his forehead, his right hind foot white on the outside, from the hoof up the pastern joint, a scar on his back; appraised to forty dollars, by us, this the 18th March, 1837. Robt. Cowen, Joseph Colville, Attest: Jos. W. Cowen, J.P. A true copy. Attest: Jno. B. Dickson, Cl'k. [$4]
05/23/1837	The Hon. John McKinley, of Alabama, has been appointed an associate justice of the Supreme court U.S. for this district, in the place of Judge Smith.
05/23/1837	TRUST SALE OF LAND AND NEGROES BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed to me, on the 17th day of March, A.D. 1836, by Wm. Wynn, to secure the payment of certain sums of money therein mentioned, to a certain Joseph Jones, at the time that the same should become due, I will sell, at public auction, on the premises, at Fisher's Prairie, in Lafayette county, Arkansas, to the highest and last responsible bidder, for cash in hand, on Monday, the 2d day of October next, the property mentioned and described in said deed of trust, or so much thereof as will satisfy the amount now due, to wit: A tract or parcel of LAND, supposed to contain from 1000 to 1200 acres, more or less, lying and being in Fisher's Prairie, on the south bank of Red river, in Lafayette county, Arkansas, upon which there is a good DWELLING HOUSE, and a number of out houses, and upwards of 600 acres of first rate land now under cultivation. Also, SIXTY LIKELY NEGROES, consisting of Men, Woman, Boys, and Girls, the most of whom are good field hands, and well acclimated, to wit: Peter, Walker, Henry, Hobson, George, Eli, Dick, Morrow, Peter Lumak, Peter Stevens, John, Barbor, Aaron, Henry Wirebuch, Robert, Peter Turner, Peter Sweet, Charles, John, Congress, Durel, Little, Isaac, Dick, Sam Jones, Michael, Burrell, Felt, Gillam, Bote, Davy, Edy, Farris, Peggy, Julia, Eliza, Nancy, Creasy, Milly, Earter, Luther, Charlotte, Ann, Rolly Suttle, Ann, Phebe, Sally, Margarette, Amy, Polly, Bridget, Ellen, Eli, John, George, Sam Norcall, Coly, Green, Joe, Lewis, Archer, Joe, Little Burell, Shanfield. The title to said property is indisputably good; but only such title as is vested in me as Trustee, will be conveyed to purchaser. Grandison D. Royston, Trustee Washington, 13th May 1837 If the Trustee should think it advisable for the interest of the parties concerned, to change the terms of the sale, it will be done, and made known on the day of the sale. G.D. Royston, Trustee
05/23/1837	We are authorized to announce Col. John K. Taylor, as a candidate for the office of Colonel of the Pulaski Regiment of Arkansas Militia.
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