Date Article
04/03/1839 $100 REWARD
RAN away from Little Rock, on Saturday night last, two negro boys, named JIM and SAM, aged about 17. Jim belongs to the subscriber, is about five feet high, slender, light black, and quite a pleasant countenance. He took with him a good pistol and small brass powder flask.

Sam belongs to C.A. Harris, Esq., is not at tall as Jim by a few inches, thick set, and shining black, very good countenance; took with him two or three blankets.

The boys were brought from Nashville, or its vicinity but a few weeks since.

I will give Fifty Dollars for the apprehension of Jim and Sam, if taken within the state, and One Hundred Dollars if taken without the state, and lodged in any jail where I can get them.

J. Gould
Little Rock, April 2, 1839

N.B. It is supposed the boys may be in company with Abram, a runaway negro belonging to Mr. Jacob Couch, near Little Rock. Abram is large and very black, about 25 years old, and wears his hair very long. He was also brought from Tennessee in company of the boys.
04/03/1839 Administration Notice
The undersigned having obtained from the Clerk of the Court of Probate of Arkansas County, in vacation of said court, Letters of Administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, rights, and credits of James Maxwell, late of Arkansas county, deceased, bearing date February 27th, A.D. 1839. All persons having claims or demands against said estate, are hereby notified to present the same duly authenticated, for settlement, within twelve months from the date of said letters of administration, or they may be precluded from deriving any benefit from said estate; and if the same are not presented within five years, they will be forever barred.

Persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

Jno. Maxwell, Adm'r
of the estate of James Maxwell, deceased.
Post of Arkansas, March 10, 1839
04/03/1839 April 3, 1839
No. 16 - Whole No. 1172

State of Arkansas
County of Jefferson
Bolivar Township

Pursuant to an order to us directed, we have viewed a stray filly, shown to us by Thomas Bayliss, and do find the same to be a DARK BROWN, main roached and tail swabbed, right hind foot white to the pastern joint, star and snip, no brands perceivable, about three feet eight inches high, three or four years old; appraised to ten dollars this 18th day of February 1839.

Robert Alcorn,
Solomon K. Flynn, Appraisers

Sworn to, before me, Wm. J. Maclin, J.P
A copy. Teste: J.T. Pullen, Clk.
04/03/1839 Fayetteville Female Seminary
The first session of this institution commenced on the 11th instant, under the superintendence of Mrs. E.D. Dickson.

Terms of tuition, per session of five months.

1st Class - Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic - $12.00
2nd class - Reading, writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, and Geography - $15.00
3d Class - History, Rhetoric, Composition, Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry - $18.00.

Board can be obtained in respectable families on very reasonable terms.

For character, and qualifications as a teacher, Mrs. Dickson refers to Mrs. Ellen Kirkmank, New Orleans; Hon. Ephraim H. Foster, U.S. Senator, Nashville, Tennessee; Hon. Wm. B. Campbell, M.C.
Carthage, Tenn; Hon. Thomas J. Lacy, Arks; Doctor Throckmorton of Fayetteville; Rev. Dr. Weller, Memphis; Rev. Bishop Otey, Columbia, Tenn.

Fayetteville, March 19, 1839
04/03/1839 FOR SALE
A handsome four wheel Buggy, with a falling top, and harness complete. Apply to L. Reardon & Son, Little Rock, March 31, 1839
04/03/1839 In the Circuit Court of Conway County, at the November Term, A.D. 1838.

Ruth Edgeman, who sues by Bennett B. Ball, her next friend, Complainant.
vs.
James Edgeman, Defendant

PETITION FOR DIVORCE

On motion of Ruth Edgeman, who sues by Bennett B. Ball, her next friend, who has this day filed, in this court, her bill, praying for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony between the said Ruth, and her present husband Jas Edgeman, with her affidavit therean annexed; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the said James Edgeman is a non-resident of the state of Arkansas; It is ordered that publication be made in some newspaper printed in this state at least six weeks in succession previous to the term of this court, commanding the said James Edgeman to appear on or before the first day of the next term of this court, to answer, or demur in the plaintiff's petition or the cause will be heard, ex part and the court proceed to enter judgment accordingly.


A true copy from the record,
Joseph J. Himmons, Clerk
[$8.75]
04/03/1839 Laborers Wanted
From twenty five to thirty Laborers will find employment on the New Fort, now being erected at this place. Men of temperate and industrious habits willing to engage for six months or a year, are required.

Apply to Charles Thomas,
Major and Quartermaster U.S.A. Superintend'g
Quartermaster's Office
Fort Smith, Ark's, March 1, 1839
04/03/1839 MARRIED,
NEAR Bolivia, Poinsett county, on the 5th instant, by Rolls Perry, Esq., Dr. G.B. Croft, of Pocahontas, Randolph County, to Miss Sarah E. Harris, daughter of Hon. William Harris, formerly of Virginia.
04/03/1839 Masonic Notice
A regular meeting of Western Star Lodge No. 2, will be held in the white house immediately north of the residence of Governor Conway, on Friday evening next, at early candle lighting.

Alden Sprague, W.M.
Little Rock, April 2 A.D. 1839, A.L. 5839
04/03/1839 NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Little Rock, that he has commenced the above business, in the store formerly occupied by Mr. Folger, as a clothing store, near Jeffries Hotel, Main Street, where he has on hand a good assortment of best quality of customer made

BOOTS, SHOES, BROGANS, &C.

Leather, Thread, and Findings, for shoemakers; also a general assortment of the best quality Segars, all of which will be sold low, for cash.

Several good workmen would find steady employment, by applying immediately.

Thomas Davis
Little Rock, April 2, 1839
04/03/1839 NEW MAP OF ARKANSAS
JUST received, and for sale at the Gazette office, " A new Map of the State of Arkansas, constructed principally from the United States surveys, exhibiting counties, townships, and sections, by H.S. Tanner, 1839." Price, handsomely mounted on rollers, and varnished, $3; neatly done up in morocco, $1.50.
 
04/03/1839 PLASTERERS WANTED
THREE good Journeymen Plasterers, accustomed to outside work, will have employment during the present season, on application to the subscriber. They are wanted to work on the State house in this city; and if they remain until the completion of the job, the expense of their passage here will be allowed them, on settlement.

Stephen Fagan
Little Rock, April 2, 1839

The New Orleans Courier will please give the above three insertions and forward their account to this office, for collection.
04/03/1839 Quick Trip - The steam-boat Trident, Capt. Huson, arrived here on Monday morning, in twenty nine hours from the Mouth of White river to this place, including stoppages.
04/03/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Jefferson
Richland Township

We, the undersigned, have this day viewed a horse shown to us by a Jesse P. Morton, and do find him to be a stallion of a deep sorrel color, hip shot in the left hip, left hind foot white, a few white hairs about the root of his tail, blaze face, and old saddle marks on his back, no other marks or brands visible to us, supposed to be seven years old this spring fourteen hands 3 inches high; appraised to worth twenty-five dollars, by us, March 11, 1839.

Wm R. Snuggs,
Joseph Miller
simon Ransom, Appraisers

I do hereby certify that the appraisers were sworn,

wm. Hines, J.P.
A copy, Teste: J.T. Pullen, Cl'k.
04/03/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Madison
Hilburn Township

We, the undersigned being called on by Robert Tucker, to describe and value a stray horse, do find the same to be of the following description, to wit: about five years old, a sorrel two white spots in his forehead, flax mane, right hind foot white, black spot on his right thigh, about fourteen hands high, no marks or brands perceivable, and we do appraise him to forty dollars. Given under our hands, this 5th day of January, A.D. 1839.

Samuel Maukins,
George Hutchison, Appraisers.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above.
John C. Downer, J,P.
Filed and recorded, 2d day of February A.D. 1839.
H.B. Brown, Clerk
04/03/1839 STRAYED OR STOLEN
From the residence of the Subscriber, on Saturday night last, 30th inst., a Sorrel Horse, six years old, bald face, saddle marks on his back, black mane, and tail, and a good natural pacer. I will give Five Dollars to any person or persons who shall return said Horse or give me information respecting the same.

David Wright
Little Rock, April 2, 1839
N.B. It is supposed that the above Horse was stolen by some negroes that ran away at the same time.
04/03/1839 TEN DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED OR STOLEN, from the subscriber, about the 25th of February last, a DARK BROWN HORSE, with a white spot in his forehead, 15 hands high, about 6 years old. The above reward will be paid for his delivery to me.

Joseph Castlin
Little Rock, March 24, 1839
04/03/1839 The Drama is still flourishing. On several nights of the past week, Mr. Charles Webb has appeared on our stage, in the characters of Damon, Rolls, Virginius, and Richard. We had only opportunity of seeing him in Rolls and Virginius, which he sustained with great force and effect. He is indeed a fine actor - correct in his reading, appropriate in gesture, and perfect in the conception of his part. His person is fine, and calculated to give effect to the characters in which we have witnessed his efforts. We regret that the houses on the nights of his performances, have been thin, which speaks rather badly for the taste and discrimination of the Little Rock audience.

Those who have not seen the acting of this gentleman, have an opportunity of enjoying that pleasure this evening; and those who have, will undoubtedly seize the occasion, to witness the first performance here of Macbeth, which tragedy he has selected for his benefit sad last appearance. Mrs. Webb makes her first appearance tonight, to sing the beautiful song, "When twilight dares," which of itself should draw a full house.
04/03/1839 The river is falling. Water enough for large for large boats to this place.

William Barnett has been appointed Postmaster, at Yellville, Marion county, Ark's; and William Suggett, at Oldtown, Phillips County.
04/10/1839 Bardstown Female Academy - We take pleasure in calling the attention of those having female connections who need the finish of polite education, to the advertisement of the institution in today's paper. Those acquainted with the teachers, speak of their character and qualifications in the highest terms, and the stations occupied by several of the trustees, are a guaranty for the respectability of the institution. The town and neighborhood are among the most healthy and beautiful of beautiful Kentucky.
04/10/1839 David Lambert
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Little Rock, Ark.
04/10/1839 Died,
Near Little Rock, yesterday, Maria Eller, daughter of Hon. Wm. S. Fulton, about 3 years of age. Funeral this morning, at 11 o'clock.

In Clark County, Ark, on the 5th inst., Mr. Samuel Sproule, in the 50th year of his age.

The circumstances which preceded the death of Mr. S. were peculiarly disturbing. He had set out about 7 days previous to his death, to be absent 2 or 3 days; but not returning so soon as was expected, search was made, which resulted in his being found but little more than a mile from his own house, where he had been thrown from his horse the morning he set out. In the fall, the spinal joint was dislocated, and he had lain for five days in the perfect exercise of his mental capacities, though unable to raise his head, or move an inch. When found he was still living and perfectly sensible. He was carried home where he still lived for 2 days longer, communicating with his family in the most serene and happy state of mind. The prospect of death presented no horrors to him. He expressed resignation to the thoughts of appearing before his final Judge, and rejoiced in hope of soon mingling with the spirits of the just made perfect.

This reconciliation and joy were not based on any vague hope of acceptance on account of his own native goodness, or moral character, (though few excelled him in either,) but alone upon the atoning blood and perfect righteousness of his Divine Redeemer and intercessory. It was this which sustained him as he lay for successive days amid the lingering horrors of his lonely and excruciating condition. It was this alone which enabled him to say to his family, that "The last three or four days before he was found were the happiest he ever spent in his life."

Mr. Sproule was a native of Kentucky. He had lived a number of years in Alabama, where he was highly esteemed as a respectable citizen and consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.

He has left an amiable wife and devoted family, who have sustained a loss which time cannot restore, - a loss which can only be made up by Him in whom the weary find eternal rest. [Communicated.]
04/10/1839 Dr. George A. Renner,
Formerly of Germany, and lately of Madison county, Tennessee, where he resided some two years, tenders his professional services to the citizens of Hempstead county, and the adjoining country in the various branches of his profession.

Having paid particular attention to the treatment of Chronic diseases, in which he flatters himself he has been singularly successful, he hopes that he may be favored by all, whose misfortune is to be afflicted by such with a call. His remedies are entirely vegetable, seldom using the destructive metals. He may at all times be consulted at his residence, one and a half miles north of Washington, directly on the stage road leading from Washington to Little Rock unless professionally absent.

Hempstead county, Ark.
April 1, 1839
04/10/1839 Fire! Fire!
All those who have enrolled their names as a Firemen, pursuant to former public notice, will hold their first regular meeting at the Court House on the evening of Wednesday, the 10th instant, at 7 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of Organizing, &c. Minutes of the proceedings had, will be reported to the city council, agreeably to city ordinance.

By order: J. Brown, Mayor
Little Rock, April 5, 1839
04/10/1839 Free Negroes - An act has been passed by the Legislature of Alabama, prohibiting the bringing of free negroes into that state. Captains of vessels are made liable to heavy penalty for a breach of the law; and free negroes running at large, are to be brought before a magistrate, and warned to leave the state within twenty days; if found in the state after that time, they are to be taken up and flogged. A wholesome law.
04/10/1839 Gardening
The subscriber, having served a regular apprenticeship to the Gardening Business, in Europe, will attend to laying out Gardens and sowing seeds, for a few weeks. Any orders left at Major Peay's Hotel, will be attended to.

Dennis T. Conroy
Little Rock, April 1, 1839
04/10/1839 Jack and Mules for sale
I have a very nice Maltese Jack of superior form and size, and five or six well broken Tennessee raise Mules, on my plantation, 25 miles below the Post of Arkansas, which I will sell low for cash.

Tom Smith
Arkansas County, April 2, 1839
 
04/10/1839 Married,
In Washington county, by Rev. Samuel Harris, Capt. T.C. Wilson, to Miss Jane McKisick, only daughter of Capt. David McKisick.
04/10/1839 Negro Man in Jail
Was committed to the custody of the undersigned, Sheriff's of the county of Chicot, in the state of Arkansas, a negro man, who says his name is Harrison, and that he belongs to a Dr. McConkle, living in Monroe, Louisiana. Said negro is black, about five feet 11 inches high, and about twenty-five years of age. He says he once belonged to Gen. Patton, living near Lake Providence, Louisiana. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

Wilford Garner, Sheriff
and Jailor of Chicot County
Columbia March 23, 1839
04/10/1839 NOTICE
ALL persons are hereby warned not to trade or purchase a certain note given by the undersigned to E.R. Holley, date some time in January, due 4th March, calling for Twenty-seven Hundred Dollars, as the same was fraudulently obtained, and will not be paid.

Warren Offut
Columbia, Chicot Co. March 19, 1839
04/10/1839 NOTICE
Is hereby given to all my creditors, their agents, and attorneys, that I shall apply to the Hon. Richard C.S. Brown, Judge of the 7 Judicial Circuit in the State of Arkansas, on the 7th day of February, A.D. 1839, at my residence, in the county aforesaid, to be allowed the benefit of the several acts made and provided for the relief of insolvent debtors, at which time and place those who feel interested may attend, if they think proper.

W. Duval
January 11th, 1839
04/10/1839 Shooting - We learn by a letter in the Times, that Marcus B. Desha was shot by Eugene Notrebee on the race-track, at Arkansas Post, a few days since. From the circumstances, we should suppose Notrebe to have been justifiable.
04/10/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Benton
Beaty Township

We have this day viewed two horses, shown to us by James P. Miller. We find one to be a brown, seven years old with both hind feet white, and fore legs black, no brands perceivable, one white spot on his nose, fifteen hands high; appraised to seventy-five dollars.

Also, one Bay Horse, seven years old this spring, and his left hind foot white, and branded with the letter T on his left hip, about fifteen hands high; appraised to sixty-five dollars.

W.A. Alexander
Wm. Gardner

Sworn to and subscribed to before me, this 16th day of June, 1838.

Matthew English, J.P.
04/10/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Franklin
Prairie Township

We, the undersigned, having viewed a stray filly shown to us by Isaac Mitchell, do find the same to be a YELLOW BAY FILLY, three years old this spring, a star in her forehead, left hind foot white, with dark mane and tail, some white hairs mixed; and we do appraise said filly to twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. Given under our hands this 25th day of February 1839.

his mark,
John Cunningham

his mark
Manson Frazier
Sworn to before me, a justice of the peace, this 25th day of February 1839.
Jonathan Eppler, J.P.
A true copy from the record, this 3d April 1839.
Jas. W. Pendleton, Clerk
04/10/1839 Steam-boat Disaster - we learn, by a passenger on the steam=boat Eagle, which arrived down the river last evening, that the Renown, which left here a few days since, bound up, struck a snag, near Lewisburg, and immediately sunk, with four feet water in the hold. Her cargo was taken aboard by the Trident, which passed along soon after the accident. Whether the boat will be saved or not, we have not been able to learn.
04/10/1839 Stray Horse Taken Up

State of Arkansas
Hempstead County
Boisdare Township


A stray horse, taken up by John Vaughan and we find him to be a LIGHT CHESNUT SORREL, seven or eight years old, fifteen hands high, some small white spots on his back, his left fore and right hind foot white, a small star in his forehead, large heavy mane and tail, no brand perceivable, and unbroke, and we do find the same to be worth sixty dollars.

Given under our hands and seals, this 13th day of March A.D. 1839.
E.J. Smith
Wm. Vaughan
James W. Smith

Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above aforesaid.

A true copy of the original
J.B. Sanderfar, J.P.
04/10/1839 Stray Horse Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Benton
Sugar Creek Township

This day shown to us by Demsey H. Pace, two horses, as strays, of the following description. One is a gray with sorrel spots on him, his right eye is nearly cut, and the other has the appearance of not being good. Dark mane and tail, with a black spot on the inside of his left knee; another black spot on the outside of his right pastern joint; about fifteen hands high, supposed to be eight years old - appraised to fifty dollars.

The other is a light gray, supposed to be about fourteen years old, fifteen hands high, barefooted all round, no brands or marks perceivable. Appraised to forty dollars, by us this 18th day of February 1839.

Barnett, Forsyth,
Merit Meeks
Pleasant Swagerty

I do hereby certify that the above appraisers were duly sworn. Given under my hand this 18th day of February, 1839.

Hardy Wilson, J.P.
A copy, test:
Jno. B. Dickson, Clerk
April 10, 1839
04/10/1839 Stray Mare Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Benton
Beaty Township

Taken up, by Elijah Estep, one chestnut sorrel mare, supposed to be three years old last spring, with a white snip on her nose, a flax mane and tail, no brands perceivable. Appraised to Thirty Dollars by us, this 18th day of December 1838.

Thomas C. Thomas,
Joseph Blevans
Matthew English, J.P.
A copy, test:
Jno. B. Dickson, Clerk
04/10/1839 The Bardstown Female Academy
This flourishing Institution occupies an elevated, healthy, and beautiful situation, immediately in the vicinity of Bardstown. The buildings, now completed, are elegant, and spacious, affording room for the accommodation of a large number of borders. The grounds attached to the buildings are tastefully improved, and afford simple space, for the healthful exercise of the pupils.

This institution has been incorporated by the legislature of Kentucky and is committed to the management of a board of trustees.

The trustees are happy to say that the Academy though it has been in operating as a public institution less than twelve months, is enjoying an extensive and flattering parsonage, having had during the present sessions between eighty and ninety pupils. The are also gratified further to be able to state, that the institution is now completely organized, and is furnished with a number of teachers, male and female, who literary attainments and experience in the instruction of youth, qualify them to meet all reasonable expectations of parents and guardians in regard to the advancement of young ladies both in the solid and ornamental branches of female education.

The academic year commences on the 2d Monday in September, and terminates on the 4th Monday of July. The last week is occupied in a public examination of the pupils.

The institution is visited monthly by an executive committee, consisting of three of the trustees.

The branches taught, and the price of tuition, per session of five months, are as follows:

Preparatory Department - Orthography, Reading, Writing, First Lessons in Arithmetic, Children's Geography, and Parley's History of the United States per session of five months, $8.00

Junior Department - Modern Geography, with Globe and Maps, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Mental and Practical, History of the United States, $12.00

senior Department - Ancient and modern Geography, Ancient and modern History, English, Grammar, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, Algebra, Euclid's elements, Mental and Moral philosophy, Natural Theology, Evidence of Christianity, Botany, Rhetoric, Logic, Composition, &c., $16.00

Extra charges
French, per session $10.00
Music on the piano, $16.00
Use of the instrument, $2.00
Painting and Drawing, $10.00

Each pupil will be charged one dollar for fuel during the winter session.

The price of boarding in the institution, including washing, lights, & c., will be, per session $50.00. Those who remain during the vacation will be charged in the same proportion.

The Rev. N.L. Rice has been unanimously appointed Principal of the institution and the trustees pledge themselves to furnish well qualified assistants, in number sufficient to enable him to make it equal in every respect to any Female School in the Valley of Mississippi.

The delightful and healthy situation of Bardstown and its connection with the Ohio river at Louisville by an excellent turnpike road, present advantages in favor of this institution enjoyed by few, if any others, in the state.

In the character of Mr. and Mrs. Rice, the public have a guarantee, that the young ladies committed to their charge will have every attention, necessary to secure their advancement in science, the preservation of their health, and the protection of their morals.

All payments must be made to the Treasurer, Mr. Charles Nourse, in advance.

It is desirable that all pupils should enter the institution at the beginning of the session but no deductions will be made for such as leave, after having entered before the close of the session, unless in case of sickness.

D.S. Howell, Pres't of the Board.
C.A. Wickliffe,
Joseph Brown
Cha's Nourse
Jacob Rizer
John McMerkin
W. Southerland
Nath'l Wickliffe
Jas M. Brown
john Bemiss
H.H. Hopkins, Trustees
Bardstown, Ky. January 1, 1839
 
04/10/1839 The second Quarterly Meeting, for Little Rock Station, will be held at the Methodist Church, commencing on Saturday next, 13th April at 2 o'clock p.m.
04/24/1839
State of Arkansas
County of Franklin

We have this day viewed a stray shown to us by Joseph Russell, and find the same to be a SORREL HORSE, six years old, fourteen and a half hands high, a large white in his forehead, his left eye out, with a notable white spot on his left side, no marks or brands perceivable; and we appraise said stray to thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents, this fifteenth day of April, 1839.

Edwin Gilbraith
James Orick

Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.

James Gilbraith, J.P.
Bond filed, and appraised bill recorded, this 15th day of April, 1839.
Ja's W. Pendleton, Clerk
04/24/1839 A Mail was received from the east, by the steam-boat North St. Louis, on Friday last. It brought nothing new or important.
04/24/1839 A STRAY MULE TAKEN UP
WE, the undersigned, have this day viewed a stray Mule, show to us by Wm. Stafford, and we do find the same to be a BLACK MARE, five or six years old, about twelve hands high; and the undersigned do appraise the same sixty-five dollars. No marks or brands perceivable.

Cha's W. Courtney,
Hugh Logan, Appraisers
January 29, 1839

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Sam' Murray, a justice of the peace, within and for the township of Horsehead, county of Johnson, and state of Arkansas, the 29th January 1839.

Samuel Murray, J.P.
A true copy from the record, A.M. Ward, Clerk
04/24/1839 AGENCY NOTICE
AS I shall be absent from the State during the present season, I have requested and authorized Dr. Wm. J. Goulding, who will attend to all my business at my office, in Little Rock, during my absence.

J. Brown

N.B. - Deeds, bonds, and other instruments of writing, neatly executed as usual at my office.

Little Rock, April 22, 1839
04/24/1839 Blind Horse Wanted

Three or four stout, healthy BLIND HORSES, suitable to work on a Horse boat, are wanted immediately, for which reasonable prices, in cash, will be paid. Apply to the Ferryman, Mr. George Mortman, on the Horse boat.


Wm. E. Woodruff
Little Rock, April 16, 1839
04/24/1839 CHAIR MANUFACTORY
THE SUBSCRIBERS would respectfully inform the citizens of Little Rock and the State generally, that they have commenced the Chair Making business in all the various branches, at this place, wholesale, and retail, and would be happy to supply all persons , who may wish, with Chairs of any description. Their shop is one formerly occupied by H.F. Shaw, as a carpenter's shop, where all orders will be thankfully received and promptly attended to by
John S. Lightfoot & Co.

N.B. Orders from a distance will be attended to punctually. Merchants who deal in chairs would do well to give us a call.

J.S.L. & Co.
04/24/1839 Co-partnership Formed
Jefferson Smith,
having bought the interest of Thomas J. Howell, in the Drug Store of the late firm of Webb & Howell, has this day entered into co-partnership with Dr. Samuel H. Webb, in the sale of Drugs, Medicine, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Patent Medicines, perfumery, &c., under the name and title of Webb & Smith.

Samuel H. Webb
Jefferson Smith
Little Rock, Ark. April 15, 1839
04/24/1839 COTTON LANDS
THE subscriber, as agent for the American Land Company, offers for sale COTTON LANDS of the first quality in large or small bodies, lying in the several counties of Arkansas which border on the Mississippi, Arkansas, and White Rivers. Emigrants from the slave states, and others, will be supplied on the most liberal terms, both as respects price and payments. The lands will be shown to them, by the subscriber, living on the Arkansas River, 1 1/2 miles from Pine Bluff, a point accessible all the year for steamboats, and about the centre of the lands referred to.

J.L. Dawson
Jefferson county, April 17, 1839
04/24/1839 DIED
At the Western Exchange, in this city, on Sunday last, Dr. Benjamin Kitteredge, aged about 35 years, formerly of Boston, Mass., and latterly of Morrison's Bluff's Ark. The cause of his death was being thrown from his horse, some weeks since.
04/24/1839 DIED,
At Jeffries Hotel, in this city, on Wednesday morning last, suddenly, Major Alexander Hamilton Somerville.
04/24/1839 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
THE partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the firm of D.D. Mason & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment to D.D. Mason and Ephraim Morrill at the old stand, who are duly authorized to receive receipts for the same.

D.D. Mason
Daniel Blasdel
Ephraim Morrill
Lewisburg, February 11, 1839

P.S. - The business will hereafter be continued at the same place by D.D Mason and E. Morrill, under the firm of Mason & Morrill.

We are thankful for past favors and earnestly solicit a continuance of public patronage. Mason & Morrill
04/24/1839 Fire works - We were gratified by a very handsome display of fire works, got up by some amateur pyrotechnics of our city, at Mr. George's garden, on Monday night last. What with theatre, fire works, &c we have now, in about the 20th year of the existence of Little Rock, all the amusements and recreations of an old settled community. We anticipate another exhibition of the same sort, as soon as the spring fairly opens, from the hands of Mr. V. Pepin, well known, for many years, as an equestrian leader, throughout the United States, who is now busily engaged making the necessary preparations. He will, we understand, be willing to teach a class of ladies and gentlemen in horsemanship, an are which few of our citizens are deficient, but in which instruction from an able teacher like Mr. P., would add to the grace of those who are already proficient. He can be found at Mr. Peay's hotel.
04/24/1839 Fire! Fire!!

Agreeably to City Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the Mayor at his office, will now receive and enroll the names of persons desirous of becoming members of the Fire engine Company to be formed in this city.

J. Brown, Mayor
Little Rock, February 25, 1839
04/24/1839 GOODRICH & BOARDMAN
Merchant Tailors,
Have just received by the steamer John Jay, their Spring and Summer's supply of Clothing, which comprises almost every description of Garments now worn by gentlemen.

Also 60 fine cloth Frock and Dress Coats, the best article every offered in this city. 150 fine cotton shirts, with linen bosoms and collars.

Please call and examine.
Little Rock, April 16, 1839
04/24/1839 Loss of s.b. Bee - This boat struck a snag, on the 12th inst. in Grand river, near Fort Gibson, and sunk even with the deck. She had no freight on board, and the engine and furniture were saved. She belonged to Glasgow & Harrison, and was insured for $8,000.

Another - We learn by the Time, that the Indian is also lost. She is sunk near Fort Smith.
04/24/1839 MARRIED
At Dresden, Tenn., Mr. James B. Palmer, of Arkansas, to Miss Luceita Horsely, daughter of Mr. Charles Horsely.
 
04/24/1839 Mexico - A battle was fought at Tuspan, on the 15th March, between the Central troops under Coe, and the Federal troops under Mexia, in which the latter were victorious. They took 200 prisoners, and quantities of arms, &c. One hundred and fifty of the Centralists deserted their ranks, and joined the Federalists.
04/24/1839 NEW STORE
ADAMSON, CARTER, & HIGGINS, wholesale and retail dealers of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c., Main street, next door to the Real Estate Bank, Little Rock, Arkansas.

April 16, 1839.
 
04/24/1839 NOTICE
ALL persons interested, will take notice, that Letters of Administration have been granted by the probate court of Johnson county, to William M. Patterson, on the estate of Abner A. Hamilton, deceased late of said county, and that all persons having claims against the deceased are required to exhibit the same to the said Administrator within twelve months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from having any benefit of such estate; and if not presented within five years, they will be for ever barred.

William M. Patterson, Adm'r.
March 25, 1839
04/24/1839 NOTICE
JOHN TAYLOR holds a note on me, for one hundred and fifty dollars, dated in October 1838, which I will not pay, the consideration for which was given having failed.

James C. Grose
Jefferson County, April 11, 1839
04/24/1839 NOTICE
THE co-partnership heretofore existing between the subscribers, under the style and firm of Levy & Fish, was dissolved on the 1st of January 1839, by mutual consent. N.H. Fish, is duly authorized to settle the business of the late firm.

J. Levy
N.H. Fish

N.B. - The subscriber will continue the business on his own account.
N.H. Fish
Jefferson county, February 5, 1839
04/24/1839 NOTICE
THE undersigned having been appointed Executor of the last will and testament of Samuel P. Carson, deceased, and taken our letters testamentary from the probate court of Lafayette county, hereby notifies 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 any benefit of said estate; and if not presented within five years, they will be for ever barred.

Robert Hamilton, Executor
of the estate of S.P. Carson, dec'd.
Lafayette co., March 17, 1839
04/24/1839 PARTNERSHIP FORMED
The undersigned have associated themselves together, under the firm of M. Rose & Co., for the purpose of dealing in Merchandize.

Moreau Rose
Jesse May
Clarksville, March 1st, 1839
04/24/1839 PORTRAIT PAINTING
MR. P. Henry Davenport respectfully informs the citizens of Little Rock and its vicinity, that he is now in this place, and will remain a short time for the purpose of Portrait Painting. Ladies and gentlemen who wish their likenesses taken, will please call immediately, as his stay is limited. All likenesses warranted good.

Room immediately over Mr. Gallaway's store.
April 14, 1839
04/24/1839 SCHOOL NOTICE
THE second quarter of Mr. Mason's School, will commence in the Baptist meeting house, in Little Rock, on Monday the 22d inst.

Terms of Tuition as follows, viz:

Orthography, Reading, Writing, Elementary Arithmetic, $5.00
English, Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, History, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, $7.00
Higher English Branches, and Mathematics, Latin, and Greek Languages, $10.00

No deduction will be made for any absence less than three weeks, unless occasioned by sickness.

J.S. Mason
04/24/1839 STRAY HORSE TAKEN UP
State of Arkansas
County of Conway
Township of Cadron

Taken up, by Jesse McCoy, and show to us, a RED SORREL HORSE, supposed to be five years old, right hind foot white, saddle spots on each side of the back bone, a small star and snip, tolerably well gaited, fifteen hands and one inch high; appraised to seventy-five dollars by us, this 9th day of March, 1839.

his mark
Matthias Mount
his mark
Silas McCoy

Sworn to and subscribed before me, a justice of the peace, within and for Conway county, Arkansas, the day and date above written.
John Quindley, J.P.
04/24/1839 The Army - We learn, from Fort Gibson, that the 7th Infantry were to leave that post on the 7th inst., to proceed to Fort Smith, where it was intended to wait for a rise of water for conveyance to Florida. The 4th Infantry arrived at Fort Gibson on the 6th, and were to take possession of the work's on the following day. The latter regiment is commanded by Maj. Bennett Riley, and the former by Lieut. Col. Wm. Whirtler.

Another detachment of the 4th Infantry to the number of about 100 arrived here on Friday last, on the steam-boat Bee, on their way to Fort Gibson. They are now encamped at the U.S. Warehouses above town and we understand proceed to their destination on foot.
04/24/1839 The Army - We learn, from Fort Gibson, that the 7th Infantry were to leave that post on the 7th inst., to proceed to Fort Smith, where it was intended to wait for a rise of water for conveyance to Florida. The 4th Infantry arrived at Fort Gibson on the 6th, and were to take possession of the works on the following day. The latter regiment is commanded by Maj. Bennett Riley, and the former by Lieut. Col. Wm. Whistler.

Another detachment of the 4th Infantry, to the number of about 100, arrived here on Friday last, on the steam-boat Bee, on their way to Fort Gibson. They are now encamped at the U.S. warehouses above town and we understand proceed to their destination on foot in a few days.

Maj. Lear, of this regiment, arrived on the same boat.
04/24/1839 The following officers of the U.S. Army arrived here on Friday last, on the steam-boat North St. Louis:

Gen. Wool, Inspector General of the army on a tour of Gibson.

Col. E. Cutler, 4th Infantry, commanding at Fort Gibson.

Lieut. Macombe, U.S. Infantry; and
Lieut Lee, Superintendent of the Little Rock Arsenal.
04/24/1839 The spring Races - Citizens Purse, over the Van Buren Course

HAVE been postponed until the second Monday in June next. It is supposed that there will be about six hundred dollars to be run for, exclusive of entrance money, which will be twenty-five per cent up on the purse of each day.

First Day - One mile and repeat, free for any horse, for any horse, mare, or gelding.

Second Day - Two miles and repeat, free for any horse, mare, or gelding.

Third Day - Best three in five, free for any horse, mare, or gelding.

Fourth Day - A sweepstake - single dash of a mile, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, $50 entrance.

The above races to be governed by the rules of the Van Buren Jockey Club.

John Bostic, Proprietor
Van Buren, April 15, 1839
04/24/1839 The Theatre - This establishment has been opened three nights during the past week for the benefit of several of the performers, and we are happy to learn they turned out profitably for the recipients.

It will remain closed for some time, at present, with the exception of tomorrow night, when Mr. Waters opens it for the benefit of Dr. Sprague, who lost his house by fire on Monday morning, which will give the friends of that gentleman, and the public, an opportunity of condoling with something more substantial than words, and at the same time enjoying a rich treat in the performance of Mr. Waters, &c. We are requested to state that the whole receipts of the house will be devoted to the object. The performance of the evening will be expressed in bills.
04/24/1839

Theatre- Benefits are the order of the day. Mr. Boddy takes his this evening,
in Payne's melo-drama, "The Signet Ring." Mr. Wolfe's benefit to morrow evening. "Peter Wilkins, or the Wild Man of the Islands," a fairy dramatic spectacle, will be produced, on which occasion Mr. Joseph Gilbert of New Orleans, will make his appearance, as Peter Wilkins. As the Theatre closes shortly, those who intend visiting it must make the most of the present opportunity of witnessing the performances.
04/24/1839 TO TEAMSTERS
THE subscribers wish to hire a number of active young men as ox and mule teamsters, for an expedition to Chihuahua, via Sante Fe, leaving this place one or before the first of April next.

Pickett & Gregg
Van Buren, Ark's. February 18th, 1839
04/24/1839 We see it stated in the Natchez Courier, and Port Gibson Correspondent, that a man named Thomas P. Tuttle had been killed at Little Rock. It is not so. He was killed at Helena. We hope these papers will correct the statement, as we have sins enough to answer for, without being charged with all the murders committed in the state.

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