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Date Article
02/06/1839
Married
In Fourche township, Pulaski County, by J.C. Martin, Esq., Mr. George West of Washington county, to Miss Rachel Mason.

In Conway county, on the 27th ult., by John Quindley, Esq., Mr. A.J. White to Mrs Mary Taylor, relict of the late Louis Taylor.

At Prairie Long, on the 31st January, by Rev. J.W. Moore, Mr. H.M. Lee of Washington County, Miss., to Miss Mary Ann Armstrong.

In Arkansas county, by Moses Greenwood, Esq., on the 10th day of January 1839, Mr. Jacob Mitchell to Mrs Sarah Ann Glover, daughter of George B. Watson, senr., Esq.

Also, on the 27th, by the same, Mr. Jas. B. Pollard, to Mrs. Catharine Dolan.

Also, on the 29th, by the same, at Montgomery's Point, Mr. Jeremiah Marsh to Mrs. Hannah Smith, daughter of Gen. Wm. Montgomery. The widows are going.
02/06/1839
State of Arkansas
county of Lafayette
Special term of the Circuit Court, which commenced on the third Monday in November, A.D. 1838.

Job Squire and Timothy Ross, Plaintiffs
vs.
Collin Aldrich, Defendant
Attachment
This day came the plaintiffs, by their attorney and it appearing to the court, by the return of the Sheriff, that process in this case has been duly served, and the said defendant having failed to appear, by himself or attorney, and file special bail, according to law, and the rules and practice of this court, on motion. It is therefore ordered by the court, that publication be made notifying the said defendant, that an attachment has been issued against his estate, and that unless he shall appear, by himself or attorney, and file special bail, to the aforesaid action, on or 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; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published in the Arkansas Gazette, a newspaper published in this State, for four weeks, by successive weekly insertions, at least thirty days before the next term of this court.

A copy. Teste: W.H. Conway, Clerk
02/06/1839 $200 REWARD

WHEREAS satisfactory evidence has been received by me, that a cruel and unprovoked murder was perpetrated, in Franklin county, in this State, on the 10th day of September 1838, on the body of John Lasater, by the hands of a certain John W. Whitson, who immediately fled after the perpetration of the act, and is still going at large.

Therefore, I, James S. Conway, Governor of the State of Arkansas, pursuant to the authority in me invested by the laws of said State, do hereby offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, to any person or persons who may apprehend the said JOHN W. WHITSON, and deliver him into the custody of the sheriff of the said county of Franklin. And I do, hereby require all officers of this State, both civil and military, and request that good citizens thereof, to use all proper exertion to apprehend the said fugitive, and deliver him to the proper authorities, that he may be brought to justice and punished according to law.

Given under my hand, at Little Rock, Arkansas this 22d day of October 1838. J.S. Conway.

Description - The said Whitson is about 20 or 21 years of age and about 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, and dark brown hair.

 
02/06/1839 $200 Reward
Whereas satisfactory information has been received by me, that a murder was perpetrated at Pine Bluff, Jefferson county, in this State, on this 2d day of November inst., on the body of Thomas Howard, by the hands of a certain Nathaniel S. Outlaw, who has fled from justice, and is now going at large:

Therefore, I, James S. Conway, Governor of the State of Arkansas, pursuant to the authority in me vested by the laws of said state do hereby offer a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, to any person or persons who may apprehend the said NATHANIEL OUTLAW, and deliver him into the custody of the sheriff of the said county of Jefferson. And I do hereby require all officers of this state, both civil and military, and request the good citizens thereof, to use all proper exertions to apprehend the said fugitive, and deliver him to the proper authorities, that he may be brought to justice and punished according to law.

Given under my hand, at Little Rock, Arkansas, this 13th day of November 1838.

J.S. Conway

Description - The said Nathaniel S. Outlaw is about five feet six inches high, slender made, dark eyes, fair complexion, and light hair.

 
02/06/1839 40,000 Acres of Land for Sale

This land is situate in several counties in Arkansas, and is of the best quality. A large portion is on the Saline, Washita, and Tulips, and is generally well watered. Any person wishing to make purchase can, either in large or small quantities, obtain great bargains, by applying to JOSEPH GRAY, living twelve miles south of Judge Barkman's, and near the Washita river.

April 1, 1837
02/06/1839 A pair of Mill-stones
From the quarry near Benton, Saline County, for sale at the coat and carriage. They are 36 inch each from the fuco and 14 1/2 through the eye, cut in the best manner, and cannot fail to please any person wishing a pair of that size. Inquire at the Gazette Office.
02/06/1839 A Post Office has been re-established at Sulphur Rock, Independence County, Arkansas and Henry C. Dye appointed postmaster.
02/06/1839 BLANK NOTES
FOR discount in the Bank of the State of Arkansas, handsomely printed on flue paper, and for sale at the Gazette office.
02/06/1839 CHAIR MANUFACTORY
THE SUBSCRIBERS would especially 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 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. Little Rock, December 31, 1838
02/06/1839 Co-Partnership

The undersigned have this day entered into Co=partnership in the
Brickmaking & Bricklaying Business,
under the firm of THORN & ROBINS, to which they will in future devote their entire attention. All orders in the above line will be attended to with the utmost punctuality.

Thomas Thorn
John Robins
Little Rock, August 6, 1838
02/06/1839 DANIEL A. CLARK
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Lewisburg, Ark's.
Will attend the Circuit Courts in this section of the State. All business entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to. April 25, 1838.
 
02/06/1839 DIED,
ON THE 30TH ULT., at the residence of Mr. George W. Deavers, in St. Francis county, a traveler named John Wyatt, formerly of Perry county, Tenn., on his way to settle on the Arkansas, about 40 miles above Little Rock. His family are on their way to that place by water. [Com.
02/06/1839 DISSOLUTION
THE co-partnership heretofore existing between the subscriber and Thomas J. Howell, in the practice of medicine and surgery, is this day dissolved.
SAMUEL H. WEBB
Little Rock, January 22, 1839
02/06/1839 DISSOLUTION
THE firm of M.E. Owen & Co. is this day dissolved, by mutual consent, an the name of the firm will only be used in future, in liquidation of the business of the concern. All persons indebted, by open account, to the establishment, are requested to call and settle, as further indulgence cannot be given.

Ezra Owen
John C. Williams
Collegeville, January 12, 1839
02/06/1839 DISSOLUTION
THE partnership of Cunningham & Hubbard, heretofore existing in the mercantile business at Spring Hill, Hempstead County, Arkansas - first in the name of William Cunningham & Co., and afterwards of Cunningham & Hubbard, was dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 16th inst. All persons having claims against either of the firms, and indebted to either, will please call on Thomas Hubbard of Spring Hill for adjustment.

Wm. Cunningham
Thomas Hubbard
Spring Hill, January 21, 1839
02/06/1839 Dissolution of Co-partnership
The firm of Sprague & Adams is this day dissolved. All those indebted to the firm for the years 1836, 37, and 38, are requested to settle immediately, by cash or otherwise.

Alden Sprague
William W. Adams
Little Rock, January 1, 1839
02/06/1839 DU PONT'S GUNPOWER
12 KEGS of DuPont's FFFg gunpower. 25 Half do.
25 Cannisters sporting powder.
Received per John Jay, and for sale by
Chas. Rapley & Co.
Jan. 23d.
02/06/1839 DYING
THE subscriber informs the public that he has opened an establishment, at his residence, 3 miles west of Little Rock, for dying Silk and Woollen Garments, and Cloth, of any color. Ladies' dresses which have been stained or spotted, will be dyed in a style to make them equal in appearance to new articles.

All articles left at the store of J.De Baun, will be dyed as soon as possible, and returned immediately. He has for sale a new article of SOAP, for removing stains, greases, & c., from silk, Woolen, or cotton cloths.

H. Seckendorff
February 1, 1839
02/06/1839 FOR SALE
A BEAUTIFUL SET OF WAVERLY NOVELS, numbering from 1 to near 50, and handsomely bound. For further particulars inquire at the office of the Register of the Land office at Little Rock, where a specimen of the work can be seen. Little Rock, January 29, 1839.
02/06/1839 FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS

THE subscriber respectfully informs the pubic that he is prepared to transact all kinds of Storage, Forwarding, & Commission Business with prompt attention, and on reasonable terms.

He has a large and convenient Warehouse. Goods deposited therein, can receive no injury from the weather. When the river Arkansas is low, steam boats can come up as far as this place, when it is known by the pilots, that they can proceed no farther up; therefore, merchants and others having freight destined beyond this point, without the limits of the State, will see the advantage of this place, over any other below it.

John Rogers
Fort Smith, June 27, 1837

 
02/06/1839 Fresh Flour and Groceries
Julian Imbeau has received, per steam boat Mount Pleasant
30 bbls fresh superfine Flour
6 boxes Sperm Candles; 10 do Mould do
94 canisters Tea; 6 bbls, prime Sugar
6 sacks best Havana Coffee
1 barrell white wine Vinegar; 4 boxes Muscat
10 boxes Soap; 10 half boxes do.
1 box best Cavendish Tobacco
4 boxes Fire Crackers

WHITE LEAD, NAILS, &C.
20 kegs pure white lead; 11 do. Nails, ass'd
6 kegs 3d Nails; 1 box Collins' Axes
August 6, 1838
02/06/1839 Goshen Cheese, Sperm Oil, &c.
Cask Goshen Cheese, 2 do. best Sperm Oil, 12 kegs Nails.
Received per steam boat Salem and for sale by Charles Rapley & Co.
January 12, 1839
02/06/1839 Great Western U.S. Mail Line
From the Mississippi river to Little Rock, Ark.

The U.S. Mail packet leaves Mouth of White River, or Montgomery's Point, Ark. every other morning, for Rockroe; thence, by elegant Troy Coaches for Little Rock. Through in 34 hours.

At Little Rock, passengers by this line, take the splendid Troy Coaches every other morning to Rockroe; thence by the substantial and fast running U.S. Mail Packet, to the Mississippi, at the Mouth of White River. Through in 34 hours.

This line forms the connection between the great U.S. Mail line by steam boats on the Mississippi river, and the numerous U.S. Mail lines by coaches, (recently established by the Department,) diverging from Little Rock, north, south, and west.

The hotels at the Mouth of White river and Rockroe, are undergoing improvements, which will add greatly to the comfort of the traveler.

Stage office, at Jeffries & D'Etiste's Hotel, Little Rock, and Smith's Hotel, Mouth of White river.

Baggage at the owner's risk.
J.Janes, of Grand Gulf, Miss.
Charles F. Hanna of Milis Point, Ky.
Little Rock, December 5, 1838
02/06/1839 JAMES YELL
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
HAVING permanently settled in Pine Buff, will attend the Courts of Jefferson, and the adjacent counties. All business entrusted to his care will be promptly attended to. July 5th, 1838.
02/06/1839 John J. Clendenin
Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas
Office in the rooms lately occupied by Captain J. Brown. - December 26, 1837.
 
02/06/1839 JOHN M. STEUART,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
OFFICE - Peay's Hotel
Little Rock, Ark's. June 2.
02/06/1839 JOHN S. ROANE,
COUNSELLOR AND ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WILL regularly attend the Courts of the counties of Monroe, Arkansas, Jefferson, Union, and Chicot. All business entrusted to his care, will be attended to with promptitude. Office at Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Pine Bluff, December 12, 1838.
02/06/1839 JOHN WIDGERY,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Will attend the Courts of the Fifth Judicial Circuit and the Federal and Supreme Courts at this city. Office - Ashley's Row.
Little Rock, Ark's. January 1, 1838
 
02/06/1839 LAND AGENCY
JOHN W. DANIELS, will make selections of land for purchasers, locations of Spanish Claims, or attend to Surveying of any denomination, in the District of Lands north of Red river, Louisiana, or those districts of lands subject to sale at Little Rock and Washington, Arkansas. He will also attend to forwarding the evidence of such claims as require the act of Congress for confirmation, pay taxes on Lands of non-residents in the above limits, &c.

Communications addressed to J.W. Daniels, Monroe, Louisiana, or Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, will be duly attended to.

REFERENCES
E. Mirick,
D.T. Witter, Arkansas
J.G. Tailiferro
G.W. Copley, Louisiana
02/06/1839 LAND! LAND! LAND! FOR SALE
Will be sold at Public Auction at De Baun's corner, in the city of Little Rock, on Monday the 25th of February 1839, (if not previously disposed of at private sale), the PLANTATION on which the subscriber now resides, with all appurtenances thereto belonging, containing 200 acres of land, mostly river bottoms, and of superior quality. A further description is deemed unnecessary, as those wishing to purchase can examine the premises by calling on the subscriber.

Terms - One half cash, and the other half on a credit of twelve months, with notes secured by bond and mortgage, or payable in either of the city banks.

Isaac Sutton
February 4, 1839
02/06/1839 LATE ARRIVALS

RECEIVED by the Pine Bluff and the Steubenville, a general assortment of
Fancy and Staple Goods,
READY MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, SADDLERY,
CROCKERY, HARDWARE,
Furniture, Wooden-ware, &c. &c.

The Dry goods are fresh arrivals from England and France, and selected with care for this market. They will be sold as low as at any other regular house in this city, for cash or to punctual customers only.

J. DeBaum
Little Rock, December 24th, 1838
02/06/1839 LAW NOTICE
R.B. BALL, Attorney at law resides at Lewisburg, Arkansas.
February 1, 1836
 
02/06/1839 Little Rock Academy
The Trustees of the Little Rock Academy announce to the community, that the SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES will commence in the first session on Monday, the 7th instant, in the School House adjoining the Methodist Meeting House.

The scholastic year will comprise two sessions, of five months each, and the price of tuition will be as follows:

Orthography, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, per session....$10.00
Grammar, Geography, and History, with Maps and Globes....$15.00
Natural and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric and Composition....$15.00
Astronomy, Chemistry, and Botany.....$25.00
Plain and Ornamental Needle Work, extra....$10.00
French....$20.00
Music, with the use of the piano....$20.00
Drawing.....$20.00
For Fuel and Stationery an extra charge will be made.
Little Rock, Jan. 1, 1839
 
02/06/1839 Little Rock Theatre - The admirers of the drama still continue to be nightly entertained and amused by the representations as this establishment. Among other pieces, the pantomime of Valentine and Orson was performed with tolerable success, on two nights last week. The company generally acquitted themselves well; and Miss Armstrong, in the character of Pacolet, and Mr. Fielding, in the part of the bear, were excellent.

On Saturday night, Knowles tragedy of Virginius was presented. The hero of the piece was sustained, and ably by Mr. Douglass, who has evidently gives the character some study since his last performance of it. Perseverance and hard, close study, will make him a tradegian of no ordinary rank; and we regret that we have not a wider field for the development of his histrionic talents. He was well supported in Virginius, by Mrs. Waters, who has proved herself a tragic actress of considerable merit.
02/06/1839 Married,
In Fourche township, Pulaski county, by J.C. Martin Esq., Mr. George West, of Washington County, to Miss Rachel Mason.

In Conway county, on the 27th ult., by John Quindley, Esq., Mr. A.J. White, to Mrs. Mary Taylor, relict of the late Louis Taylor.

At Prairie Long, on the 31st, January by Rev. J.W. Moore, Mr. H.M. Lee, of Washington county, Miss. to Miss Mary Ann Armstrong.

In Arkansas county, by Moses Greenwood, Esq., on the 10th day of January 1839, Mr. Jacob Mitchell, to Mrs. Sarah Ann Glover, daughter of George B. Watson, Senr., Esqr.

Also, on the 27th, by the same, Mr. Jno. B. Pollard, to Mrs. Catherine Dolan.

Also, on the 29th, by the same, at Montgomery's Point, Mr. Jeremiah Marsh, to Mrs. Hannah Smith, daughter of Gen. Wm. Montgomery. The widows are going.

 
02/06/1839 NEGRO MAN IN JAIL
WAS committed to the custody of the undersigned Sheriff of the county of Arkansas, in the state of Arkansas, a negro man, who says his name is JIM, that he belongs to John S. Fisher, living in Chicot county. Said negro is jet black, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and about 35 years of age. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges, and take him away; otherwise he will dealt with as the law directs.

John W. Pullen, Sheriff and Jailer
Arkansas County
Arkansas Post, 29th Nov. 1838
 
02/06/1839 NEGRO MAN WANTED
THE subscriber wishes to hir an able bodied Negro Man, to work at common labor for one year from the first of January, for whom the highest wages will be given.

Inquire at the office of the Gazette or of R.F. Finn. Little Rock, December 29, 1838
02/06/1839 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
02/06/1839 NEW WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STORE,
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS

P. HANGER & CO., would respectfully inform merchants, traders, and the public generally, that they have selected this place as a permanent location for transacting a general wholesale and retail business in Dry Goods, Groceries, Produce, &c., and that they will receive by the first rise of water, from the eastern cities and manufactories, via New Orleans, an invoice of merchandize, amounting to near $70,000, all of which will be sold either at wholesale or retail on liberal terms. This stock embraces a more general assortment of staple and fancy Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery, Saddlery, Hats, Shoes, &c., we presume, than has ever yet been offered in this section of the State; they were selected with care, and all we wish is for purchasers to call and examine this stock, as we have no fear of not being able to suit, both in quality and price.

Van Buren, Ark. January 5, 1839
02/06/1839 NOTICE

ALL persons are hereby warned not to cut timber of any kind, on the East half of the South East quarter of section fifteen, township one South, of Range fourteen west, commonly known as the Aborn Place, as I am determined to prosecute any person who will cut or destroy timber on said place.

E.M. Owen
Collegeville, Ark's, April 26, 1838
02/06/1839 NOTICE
ALL persons are warned not to trade for a note of hand, signed by me, payable to Seborn Hill, dated about the first of March last, due the first of Nov., 1838. I have an offset against said note. It is unjust and therefore I intend not to pay it.

James Mitchell
Cane Hill, January 6, 1839
02/06/1839 NOTICE
Bank of the State of Arkansas
Little Rock, January 22, 1839

At a meeting of the Board of Directors, held this day, it was resolved, that the order passed on the 24th December last, making a call of two thirds upon all debts due this Bank, and from persons residing in the Post Branch Bank district, be suspended, until the further action of this Board.

J.H. Crease, Cashier
02/06/1839 NOTICE
I SHALL apply to the next Pulaski Circuit Court for an order to sell the north east fractional quarter of the northwest fraction quarter of section six, township two north, of range fourteen west, for the benefit of the estate of John Davis, deceased, late of Pulaski County.

P.T. Crutchfield, Administrator
of the estate of John Davis, deceased
Little Rock, Feb. 4, 1839
02/06/1839 NOTICE
I SHALL apply to the next Pulaski circuit court, for an order to sell the north-east fractional quarter of the north-west fractional quarter of section six in township two north, of range fourteen west, for the benefit of the estate of John Davis, deceased, late of Pulaski county.

P.T. Crutchfield, Administrator
of the estate of John Davis, deceased.
Little Rock, February 4, 1839
 
02/06/1839 NOTICE
IS hereby given to all my creditors, their agents, and attorney's, that I shall apply to the Hon. Richard C.S. Brown, Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit, in the State of Arkansas, on the 7th day of February A.D. 1839, at my residence, n 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
02/06/1839 NOTICE
THE Commissioner appointed to superintend the opening of Books, for the subscription of Helena and Rockroe Turnpike Company, give notice that on the 22d of February next, at Helena, books will be opened for subscription of said stock, under the superintendence of the undersigned commissioners.

The shares are $50 each, payable in four equal installments, the first in three months from date, and the other three semi-annually thereafter.

Davis Thompson
John R. Sandford
F. Hanks
H.L. Biscoe, Commissioners
Helena, January 15, 1839
02/06/1839 NOTICE is hereby given, that notes offered for renewal of Discount, heretofore made at four months, must hereafter be drawn at one hundred and twenty-five days after date.

J.H. Crease, Cashier
of Bank of the State of Arkansas
January 22, 1839
02/06/1839 Notice.
The Commissioners appointed to superintend the opening of Books for the subscription of the Helena and Rockroe Turnpike Company, give notice that on the 22d day of February next, at Helena, books will be opened for subscription of solid work, under the superintendence of the undersigned commissioners.

The shares are $50 each, payable in four equal installments, the first in three months from date, and the other three semi-annually thereafter.

Davis Thompson,
John R. Sanford,
F. Hanks,
H.L. Biscoe,
Commissioners
Helena, January 15, 1839
02/06/1839 PARTNERSHIP
THE undersigned have associated themselves together under the firm of Notrebe & Wait,

and will continue to carry on the business at the old stand of F. Notrebe & Son, where they will keep on hand a large and general assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, HATS, BOOTS, AND SHOES, CLOTHING, &C., which they will sell low for cash; or to punctual men on credit.

CHARLES F. NOTREBE
WILLIAM H. WAIT
Post of Arkansas, October 1st, 1838.
02/06/1839 Pocket Book Lost

On Tuesday morning last, I lost my Pocket Book containing some money; the amount not recollected. It was lost near town in a Fox chase. It contains some valuable papers. The finder, by lodging it at the Bar of the City Hotel, will be liberally rewarded, or to the subscriber, living in Benton, Saline County.

R. Jeffries
December 12, 1838
02/06/1839 PROCLAMATION
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD

WHEREAS, I have received satisfactory information from the Sheriff of Pulaski County, that a wanton murder has been committed in said county upon the body of Harrison Kinison by Franklin Crary, and that the said Franklin Crary has eluded the officers, and fled or secreted himself, so that he has not been arrested; and that he is now a refugee from justice:
Therefore, I, James S. Conway, Governor of the State of Arkansas, in order that the said fugitive may be brought to trial, and the above laws be faithfully executed, do hereby offer a reward of one hundred and fifty dollars for the apprehension and delivery of the said Franklin Crary, to the sheriff of Pulaski County, in the State of Arkansas; an do, enjoin upon all officers of this State, both civil and military, and request the good citizens thereof, to use due diligence in the apprehension and delivery of said fugitive.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the State to be affixed, at Little Rock, this 25th day of January A.D. 1839.

James S. Conway
By the Governor
R.A. Watkins, Secretary of State

Description
Franklin Crary, murderer of Harrison Kinison, is about five feet high, dark complexion, black eyes and hair, blind in one of his eyes, and he generally keeps it shut; about seventeen years of age; he had ear rings in his ears when he left.
02/06/1839 PROPOSALS FOR TIMBER
100,000 FEET!

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF PINE AND CYPRESS TIMBER (board measure) wanted, to wit:

50,000 feet of scantling, rafters, and joists; 25,000 feet of heart pine flooring plank; 25,000 feet cypress plank.

All of the above timber to be of the best quality, free from sap, splits, decay, warps, or knots, to be delivered at the Arsenal site, in good order, and if rafted, to be well washed before delivery. The whole of the above timber to be delivered on or before the first day of November 1839, and to be cut to such dimensions as may be prescribed in the contract.

Sealed proposals will be received through the post office, at Little Rock, until the 15th day of March 1839, for furnishing the above timber. Proposals to be directed to the commanding officer, at Little Rock Arsenal, and endorsed on the envelope "Proposals for Timber."

Contractors will be required to give satisfactory bond and security for the performance of the contract.

R.B. Lee
Brevet Major U.S.A. Commanding
Little Rock Arsenal, January 29th, 1839
02/06/1839 Real Estate Bank of Arkansas
Little Rock, January 17, 1839

Notice is hereby given, that a special meeting of the Central Board of the Real Estate Bank of the State of Arkansas, will be held at the Banking house of the Principal bank, in Little Rock, on Monday the 4th day of February next, at 10 o'clock A.M.

Roswell Beebe, President pro tem

The above meeting has been postponed until the first Monday in March. By order of the President.
02/06/1839 Real Estate Bank of Arkansas
Little Rock, January 17, 1839

NOTICE, is hereby given, that a special meeting of the Central Board of the Real Estate Bank of the State of Arkansas, will be held at the Banking house of the Principal Bank, in Little Rock, on Monday, the 4th day of February next, at 10 o'clock, A.M.

Roswell Beebe, President pro tem.

The above meeting has been postponed until the first Monday in March by order of the President.
 
02/06/1839 S.H. HEMPSTEAD
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
LITTLE ROCK, ARK'S.
02/06/1839 SPRING-HILL MALE ACADEMY

THE winter session of this Institution will open on the 1st day of January. A large and commodious brick building is being erected, and will be completed for the reception of the school. The Trustees have employed Mr. W.C. Hamner, A.B. in whose qualifications they have entire confidence, and doubt not that the School will be the School will be of such a character as to recommend itself to all the patrons of liberal education. The course of instruction will be thorough and extensive, embracing all the studies requisite to a student upon entering any of the colleges of our country.

The location of this Institution is a matter which ought not to be overlooked by those having sons to educate. Perhaps no situation in the south is so free from disease, or the causes of disease, as this. It is high and dry, with good water, and a pure air; and the community round about the institution is probably not surpassed by any in the State, for intelligence, morality, and refinement.

Boarding for boys can be obtained in the village or vicinity, from 8 to 10 dollars per month.

The session will close the last of May.

For the Languages (Latin and Greek) $20.00
English Grammar and Geography $15.00
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic $10.00
the higher English branches $20.00

H.M. Robinson, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Spring-Hill, Arkansas, December 8, 1838

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NEW STORE
WILLIAM H. GRAHAM, thankful for favors heretofore extended to him, informs his friends and the public that he has taken the new store adjoining the Real Estate Bank, where he will open, in a few days, a large and well selected stock of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &c, which he invites the public to call and examine. Little Rock, December 19, 1838.
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Lafayette
Special term of the Circuit Court, which commenced on the third Monday of November, A.D. 1838.

Jos. Squire and Timothy Ross
vs.
Collin Aldrich and Matthew Furlong
Attachment

This day came the plaintiff, by their attorney; and is appearing to the court, by the return of the Sheriff, that process in this case has been duly executed, and the said defendants having failed to appear, by themselves or attorney, and file special bail, according to law, and the rules of this court, on motion, it is ordered by the court, that publication be made notifying the said defendants, that an attachment has been issued against their estate, and that unless they shall appear, by themselves or attorney, and fill special bail to the aforesaid action, on or before the third day of the next term of this court, a judgment will be entered against them, and their estate sold to satisfy the same and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published in the Arkansas State Gazette, a newspaper printed in this State, for four weeks, by successive weekly insertions, at least thirty days before the next term of this court.

A copy. Teste: Wm. II Conway, Clerk
 
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Lafayette
Special Term of the Circuit Court, which commenced on the third Monday of November, A.D. 1838.

William B. Williams, Plaintiff,
vs.
Wm. Wynn, Defendant.
Attachment

This day came the plaintiff, by his attorney; and the said plaintiff having sued out of this court, the attachment against the said defendant, and levied the same on Harriet, Lucy Ann, John, Eliza, Robert, and Viney, the property of the said William Wynn, and the said defendant having failed to enter his appearance in this cause, according to the rules and practice of the court, as the law prescribes, therefore, on motion of the said plaintiff, it is ordered, that unless the said defendant shall appear, by himself or attorney, 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 published in the Arkansas State Gazette for four weeks, by four several successive weekly insertions, at least four weeks before the first day of the next term of this court, until which time this Case is continued.

A copy, Teste:
Wm. H. Conway, Clerk
 
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Lafayette
Special term of the Circuit Court, which commenced on the third Monday in November A.D. 1838

A. Block & Son, Plaintiff,
vs.
William Wynn, Defendant
Attachment. Assumpsi on a bill of Exchange for $200

This day came the said Plaintiffs, by their attorney: and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that process has been duly served by the return of the sheriff in this case, and that said defendant has failed to appear and file special bail herein, according to law and the rules and practice of this Court, it is therefore ordered by the court, that publication be made that, unless the said defendant be and appear, by himself, or attorney on or before the third day of the next term of this court, and file special bail, 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 published in the Arkansas Gazette, a newspaper printed in this State for four weeks, by successive weekly insertions, at least thirty days before the next term of this court.

A true copy. Teste: Wm. H. Conway, Clerk
S. Moore, Atty'y.
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Lafayette
Special Term of the Circuit Court, which commenced on the third Monday of November 1838

Isrel Rogers and Mornar, his wife, late Summerall, Plaintiffs
vs.
William Wynn, Defendant
ATTACHMENT

THIS day came the plaintiffs, by Hubbard & Cock, their attorney; and the plaintiffs having sued their attachment from this court, and it having been levied upon a negro slave, the property of the defendant, and he having failed to enter his appearance in this cause, according to the rules and practice of this court, therefore, on motion of said plaintiffs, it is ordered, that unless the defendant 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. It is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published in the Arkansas State Gazette four weeks, by four successive weekly insertions, at least four weeks before the first day of the next term of this court.

A true copy from the records.

Wm. H. Conway, Clerk
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Pulaski
In Pulaski Circuit Court; October term, A.D. 1838
November 28th, 1838

James Clark, Complainant,
vs.
Bushnell Garner, Allen M. Oakley, Anthony H. Davies, Benjamin Johnson, Defendants

In Chancery

ON this day comes the complainant, by his solicitor and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Bushnell Garner, one of the defendants in this case is a non-resident in this State, on complainant's motion, it is ordered by the Court, that the said defendant Bushnell Garner, appear before this Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden on the third Monday of April, A.D. 1839, then and there to answer unto the bill of complaint in this case, and that a copy of this order be published for six weeks successively, in the Arkansas State Gazette, in such manner that the day of the last publication thereof shall be at least thirty days previous to the first day of said April term of this court; and that the same shall be unto the said defendant a sufficient summons, and that this case be continued.

A true copy from the record. Teste:
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Pulaski
In the Pulaski Circuit Court, October Term, A.D. 1838. December 8th, 1838.

Peter Thornberry, Complainants,
vs. Larkin Wammock, Defendant
IN CHANCERY

ON this day came the complainant, by his solicitor; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said defendant is a non-resident of this State, on complainant's motion. It is ordered by the court, that the said defendant appear before this court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the county of Pulaski, on the third Monday of April next; then and there to answer the bill of complaint in this case; and that a copy of this order be published for six weeks successively in the Arkansas State Gazette, a newspaper published in this State, in such manner that the date of the last publication shall be at least thirty days previous to the first day of the said next term of this court; and that the same shall be unto said defendant a sufficient summons to answer the matter of the said complaint; and that this cause be continued.

A true copy from the record. Teste:
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Pulaski
In the Pulaski Circuit Cuort, October Term, A.D. 1838, October 19th, 1838

Abel Knowlton, Complainants,
vs.
William Robers, Allen M. Oakley, and William E. Woodruff, Defendants
In Chancery

On this day comes the complainant, by his solicitor, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that William Roberts, one of the defendants in this case, is not a resident of this State, on complainant's motion, it is ordered by the court, that the said defendant William Roberts, appear before this court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden on the third Monday of April, A.D. 1839, then and there to answer unto the bill of complaint in this case, and that a copy of this order be published for six weeks successively in the Arkansas State Gazette, in such manner that the date of the last publication thereof shall be at least thirty days previous to the first day of the said April Term of this court, and that the same shall be unto the said defendant a sufficient summons; and that this case be continued.

A true copy from the record. Teste:
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Pulaski
Pulaski Circuit Court, October term 1838, December 8th, 1838

Elias N. Conway, Auditor of Public Accounts in the State of Arkansas, Complainant

vs.
John Pope, Thomas Thorn, David G. Eller, and Stephen Cotter, Defendants
IN CHANCERY

on this day came the complainant, by the attorney for the state, and on his motion it is ordered by the court, that the continuance entered in this case be set aside; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that John Pope is a non-resident of this state; and on motion it is therefore ordered by the court, that the said John Pope appear before this court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden on the third Monday of April, A.D. 1839, then and there to answer unto the bill of complaint in this case, and that a copy of this order be published for six weeks, successively, in the Arkansas State Gazette, in such manner, that the date of the last publication thereof, shall be at least thirty days previous to the first day of the said April term of this court, and that the same shall be unto the said JOhn Pope a sufficient summons, and that this case be continued.

A true copy from the record. Teste:
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
 
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of St. Francis

St. Francis Circuit Court, May Term 1838

William Strong, Complainant,
vs.
John T. Foster, Defendent

In Chancery

This day came the party complainant, and suggested the death of the Defendant, John T. Foster, and thereupon, it is ordered, that the suit abate as to the said John T. Foster, and be revived against his personal representatives; and that unless they be and appear before the judge of our next Circuit Court, and plead, answer, or demur to said bill, the same to be taken pro confesso; and that the order of publication heretofore made in this case, be made as to said representatives; and thereupon Elliam Enos, one of the garnishees in this case, filed his answer in said case, and the cause taken as confessed, against the other defendants, garnishees, the amount of whose liabilities to be ascertained hereafter, and leave is given to the complainant to file a supplemental bill, and the cause stands continued.

A true copy from the record.
Attest: Isaac Mitchell, Clerk
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of St. Francis

St. Francis Circuit Court, May Term, A.D. 1838
William Strong, Complainant,
vs.
John T. Fowler, Defendant
In Chancery

This day came the party complainant, and suggested the death of the Defendant, John T. Foster, and thereupon, it is ordered, that the suit abate as to the said John T. Foster, and he be revived against his personal representatives; and that unless they be, and appear before the judge of our next Circuit Court, and plead, answer, and demur to said bill, the same to be taken pro confesso; and that the order of publication heretofore made in this case, be made as to said representatives; and thereupon William Enoch, of the garnishees in the amount of whose liabilities to be ascertained hereafter, and leave is given to the complainant to file a supplemental bill and the cause stands continued. A true copy from the record.
Attest:
ISAAC MITCHELL, Clerk
 
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of St. Francis
St. Francis Circuit Court, September Term A.D.

John Davis, Plaintiff
vs.
James Forbes, and Jesse Saunders, Defendants

In Chancery

And now, at this day, came the plaintiff, by his solicitor, Sebastian, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that one of the defendants, Jesse Saunders, is a non-resident of this State, as appears from the Sheriff's return of non est:

Therefore, it is ordered by the Court, that notice be published in some newspaper printed in this State, for once a week for six successive weeks, requiring the defendant to appear before the Judge of Our Circuit Court at a term to be held on the fourth Monday in March next, at the Court House of the County of St. Francis, to plead, answer, or demur to the bill of complaint, or the same will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered accordingly.

A true copy from the record.
Attest: Isaac Mitchell, Clerk
 
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas
County of St. Francis,
St. Francis Circuit Court, September Term, A.D. 1838
John Davis, Plaintiff
vs. James Forbes, and Jesse Saunders, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY

AND now, at this day, came the plaintiff, by his solicitor, Sebastian, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that one of the defendants, Jesse Saunders, is a non-resident of this State, as appears from the Sheriff's return of non est:

Therefore, it is ordered by the Court, that notice be published in some newspaper printed in this State, for once a week for six successive weeks, requiring the defendant to appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court at a term to be held on the fourth Monday in March next, at the Court house of the county of St. Francis, to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint, or the same will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered accordingly. A true copy from the record.

Attest:
Isaac Mitchell, Clerk
02/06/1839 STATE OF ARKANSAS
To all to whom these presents shall come - Greeting
KNOW ye, that whereas, the following described tract of Military Bounty land, lying in the county of Phillips, and State aforesaid, known as the southwest quarter of section NO. 6 of Township No. 2 south of range 5 east, was assessed in the year 1824, in the name of John Thomas, the patentee thereof, by the sheriff of said county, for the taxes due thereon for said year, amounting to the sum of two dollars and forty cents, and whereas the said sum being and remaining unpaid, in whole or part, by the said John Thomas, or any person for him, and there being no personal property of the said patentee in said county whereon to distrain therefore, the said Sheriff, having first given notice of the day and place of sale by advertisement published in the Arkansas Gazette, a newspaper printed in the town of Little Rock, of said State, and by a written notice posted up at the door of the court house of said county, each at least sixty days previous to the day of sale and containing a particular description of said tract, and the names of said patentee, and, also, that on Monday, the 5th day of November, of said year, at the court house door of said county, he would sell said tract of land, or so much as would pay the taxes, costs, and charges thereon; and whereas, the said taxes, costs, and charges amounting to 265 cents, still be wholly unpaid, the said sheriff did, at the day and place aforesaid, proceed to sell said tract, in pursuance of said notice, and the same was duly struck off to William B.R. Horner, for the said taxes, costs, and other charges, all of which is evidenced by the deed of Henry S. Biscoe, late sheriff of said county, conveying said tract to said Horner, of whom the undersigned is the legal representative, by assignment, and which said deed bears date 31st day of December A.D. 1835, under which the undersigned claims said land, and which is, by the laws of this State, irredeemable.

These are therefore, to notify all persons who can set up any claim to the said land, by reason of any informality, irregularity, or illegality, connected with such sale, to appear at the court house in the town of Helena, at the next term of the circuit court of said county of Phillips, to be holden on the first Monday of November next, then and there to show cause why the said sale should not be confirmed, and the title perfected in said land, in the said undersigned as the legal representative as aforesaid, his heirs, and assigns for ever.

Richard Powers,
legal representative of Wm. B.R. Horner
Helena, Phillips County, Ark.
January 1st, 1839
($19.25)
 
02/06/1839 State of Arkansas,
County of Pulaski,

PULASKI CIRCUIT COURT, OCTOBER TERM, 1838
DECEMBER 1838

Elias N. Conway, Auditor of Public Accounts in the State of Arkansas, Complainant
Vs.
John Pope, Thomas Thorn, David G. Eller, and Stephen Cotter, Defendants.

IN CHANCERY

On this day came the complainant, by the attorney for the state, and on his motion it is ordered by the court, that the continuance entered in this case, he set aside; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that John Pope is a non-resident of this state; and on motion, it is therefore ordered by the court, that the said John Pope appear before this court, on the first day of the next term thereof to be holden on the third Monday of April A.D. 1839, then and there to answer unto the bill of complaint in this case, and that a copy of this order be published for six weeks, successively, in the Arkansas State Gazette, in such manner, that the date of the last publication thereof, shall be at least thirty days previous to the first day of the said April term of this court, and that the same shall be unto the said John Pope a sufficient summons, and that this case be continued.

A true copy from the record. Teste:
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk

 
02/06/1839 STRAY MULE TAKEN UP

State of Arkansas
Johnson county
Township of Horsehead

Stray Mule taken up by Twitty Pace, and we do find it to be a mare, three years old, dark bay with some Spanish brands upon the shoulder and hip; and do find the same to be worth fifty dollars.

Given under our hands and seals, this, the 22d of November, A.D. 1838.

Jonathan Logan,
Ranson Logan, Appraisers

Sworn to and subscribed to before me, the day and year above mentioned:
Daniel B. Norris, J.P.

A true copy from record in my office.
A.M. Ward, Clerk
02/06/1839 The Appointment of David Fulton, Esq., Surveyor General of Arkansas has been confirmed.
02/06/1839 The Cherokees - The steam boat Victoria arrived here on Saturday last, having on board 228 Cherokees, the last of the nation to be removed from the east of the Mississippi. They are mostly those who have been prevented by sickness from emigrating by land, with the main body of the nation. Some few are still scattered in the mountains of North Carolina, resisting all persuasions to join their brethren in their exodus from their fatherland. Among those on board the Victoria were John Ross and his family. Mr. Ross' wife we regret to state, died shortly before reaching Little Rock, and was buried in the cemetery of this city.
02/06/1839 The Cherokees - The steam boat Victoria arrived here on Saturday last, having on board 228 Cherokees, the last of the nation to be removed from the east of the Mississippi. They are mostly those who had been prevented by sickness from emigrating by land, with the main body of the nation. Some few are still scattered in the mountains of North Carolina, resisting all persuasions to join their brethren in their exodus from their fatherland. Among those on board the Victoria were John Ross and his family. Mr. Ross's wife we regret to state, died shortly before reaching Little Rock, and was buried in the cemetery of this city.
02/06/1839 The river has been falling for several days. It is now navigable only for boats of a small class.
02/06/1839 The Steam -boat Cinderella
Young Stevenson, Master

Will run as a regular trader between New Orleans and Little Rock and the ports on the Arkansas above, when the water will permit. For freight or passage, apply on board.
02/06/1839 The Steam -boat Ozark

Robert Hosea, jun., master, having been thoroughly repaired, will run during the season as a regular packet from New Orleans to Little Rock. The Ozark is a light raught boat, built expressly for the trade, her cabin, finished entirely into state rooms, and every exertion, will be made for the satisfaction of freighters and the accommodation of passengers.

N.B. - The Ozark stands A 1 on the list of cotton boats, therefore insurance can be effected on the best of terms.

Mouth of White River, September 24, 1838
02/06/1839 The Steam De Kalb
Capt. G. Lemmon,
will run, as a regular trader, during the ensuing season, between New Orleans and the several landings on the Arkansas river, as high up as the stage of water will admit, and will carry freight on the usual terms. She is an upper cabin boat, and has excellent accommodations for passengers. She may be expected up as soon as the river rises.

Pitcher & Walters, Agents
Little Rock, December 10, 1838

 
02/06/1839 The Steam-boat Burlington,
E.P. Mitchell, Master

An upper cabin boat of light draught, and about 200 tons burthen, will ply, during the ensuing season, as a regular trader, between New Orleans and the several landings on the Arkansas river, and will carry freight on as moderate terms as any other boat in the trade. She is now below, and may be expected up as soon as the river rises.

PITCHER & WALTERS, AGENTS
Little Rock, December 10, 1838
02/06/1839 The Steam-Boat Cinderella
Young Stevenson, Master,
Will run as a regular trader between New Orleans and Little Rock, and the ports on the Arkansas above, where the water will permit. For freight or passage, apply on board.
02/06/1839 The Steam-boat Ozark,
Robert Hosea, jun., master, having been thoroughly repaired, will run during the season as regular packet from New Orleans to Little Rock. The Ozark is a light draught boat, built expressly for the trade, her cabin finished entirely into state rooms and every exertion will be made for the satisfaction of freighters and accommodation of passengers.

N.B. - The Ozark stands A1 on the list of cotton boats, therefore insurance can be effected on the best terms.

Mouth of White River, September 24, 1838.
02/06/1839 The Steamer De Kalb
Capt. G. Lemon
Will run, as a regular trader, during the ensuing season, between New Orleans and the several landings on the Arkansas river, as high up as the stage of the water will admit, and will carry freight on the usual terms. She is an upper cabin boat, and has excellent accommodations for passengers. She may be expected up as soon as the river rises.

PITCHER & WALTERS, AGENTS
Little Rock, December 10, 1838
02/06/1839 Valuable Real Estate for Sale

Will be sold at Public Auction, on Friday, the 22d of February inst., if not previously disposed of at private sale, a small farm, situate on the north bank of the Arkansas river, immediately on the military road leading to Batesville, and directly opposite the city of Little Rock, containing about 10 acres more or less.

There are on the premises a two story dwelling house and kitchen and other necessary out-houses with an excellent and never-failing well of water. the fences are in good repair and the land in fine cultivation. Also, a large stable and cribs.

Also, at the same time and place, a quantity of household and kitchen FURNITURE.

Terms - one half cash; the balance secured by note in bank, or lien on the property.

For a further description, persons desirous of purchasing, are requested to contact the subscriber, living on the premises.

A. Hooper,
Opposite Little Rock, February 1838
02/06/1839 We understand that Captain Thomas J. Halderman, late commander of the steam-boat Columbus, while passed down the Mississippi, a few days ago, for New Orleans and is employed in the trade from that city to Cincinnati.
02/06/1839 WESTERN EXCHANGE
THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public in general, that he has rented the above establishment, situate at the steam-boat landing. The location is inferior to none in Little Rock for airiness, and there has been no expense spared in firing it up, within and externally, in order to give satisfaction, and insure comfort, to those that may please to favor him with their patronage. he would farther remark, that it is his intention to conduct this hotel upon a liberal scale, and every exertion will made on his part to supply it with every luxury that the Little Rock market will afford. No pains have been spared in procuring good servants, and in selecting the most approved wines and liquors. The house will be ready for the reception of strangers and boarders on the 1st of November, 1838.

Daniel McDonald
Little Rock, October 16th, 1838
02/06/1839 WILLIAM TRIMBLE
HAS opened a Law Office at Washington, Hempstead county, Arkansas, and will practice in the circuit courts of the counties of Hempstead, Lafayette, Sevier, Miller, Union, Clark, and Pike, and the supreme and federal courts at Little Rock, and will attend to collections in any part of the State. Law business intrusted to him, will be attended to with promptness and fidelity.
Washington, August 24, 1838
 
02/06/1839 WINDOW SASH
To Carpenters and Builders
The subscribers have just received 30,000 lights of WINDOW SASH, of different sizes, a sample of which can be seen at the shop of Mr. H.F. Shaw, who is authorized to dispose of the same as a reduced price, for cash, or on time to punctual and responsible persons.

Pitcher & Walters
Little Rock, August 7, 1838
02/13/1839 $250 REWARD
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 12th of June last, near the Post of Arkansas, Arkansas county, two Negroes, a man and his wife; man named PETER, the woman SUSAN. Peter is about 6 feet high, about 40 years old, dark mulatto, heavy beard, slow spoken. Susan is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, 35 or 40 years old, and black with a wen on her left shoulder. Said negroes were bought by John F. Smith, from Thomas Tunstall, near Batesville. I suppose they are now in the neighborhood of said Tunstall. The above reward will be given for their apprehension or confinement in some jail so that I can get them. They are supposed to have been taken up near Gray's Sulphur Springs and absconded again.

Thomas C. Ellis
Post of Arkansas, September 1, 1838
02/13/1839 AUCTION
THE subscriber having been appointed an Auctioneer by the city and country authorities, offers his services to the public in that capacity. He can always be found at the Saloon of the Theatre.

James Tew
Little Rock, February 9, 1839
02/13/1839 DIED,
In this city, on Sunday, the 10th inst., after an illness of a few days, of Congestive fever, Mary Elvira, consort of John P. Smith, in the 22d year of her age.

In this county, Mrs. Jeanette S. wife of Doct. F.A. McWilliams, aged 35.
02/13/1839 HORSE STRAYED OR STOLEN,
STRAYED OR STOLEN, from the subscriber, about the 10th of last month, a gray roan or dark bay horse, about 15 1/2 hands high, and 8 or 10 years old; racks tolerably well. The above horse has on front of one of his fet locks a lump, the cause of which is unknown. He is supposed to be 5 or 6 miles above, or inside of Fourche below. I will give ten dollars for his return.

R.F. Finn
Little Rock, February 7, 1839
02/13/1839 LITTLE ROCK THEATRE
For the Benefit of Mr. Wolfe

This evening, Wednesday, February 13, will be presented, the interesting Nautical Drama of PAUL JONES or the Pilot of the German Ocean

Long Tom Coffin, junr., Esq.....Mr. Waters
Col. Howard....Mr. Wolfe
Capt. Boroughcliffs.....Mr. McCurdy
Lieut. Barnstable.....Mr. Wharam
The Pilot....Mr. Douglass
Kate Plowden.....Miss Armstrong
Comie Song by Mr. Waters

The performances to conclude with the Farce of BOMBASTES FURIOSO

Gen Bombastee Furioso, (with songs,) Mr. Wolfe.
Distafflins, Miss Armstrong

Admittance $1 - Children under 12 years of age, 50 cents. Tickets can be had at Jeffries Hotel, the Recess, or at the Box Office.

Doors open at 6 - performance to commence at 7 o'clock.
02/13/1839 NEGRO MAN IN JAIL
WAS committed in the custody of the undersigned, Sheriff of the county of Arkansas, in the state of Arkansas, a negro man, who says his name is JIM, that he belongs to John S. Fisher, living in Chicot county. Said negro is jet black, about 5 feet, 10 or 11 inches high, and about 35 years of age. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away; otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN W. PULLEN, Sheriff and Jailer, Arkansas County
Arkansas Post, 29th November 1838
02/13/1839 NOTICE
I SHALL apply to the next Pulaski Circuit Court, for an order to sell the north east fractional quarter of the north west fractional quarter of section six, in township two north, of range thirteen west, for the benefit of the estate of John Davis, deceased, late of Pulaski county. P.T. Crutchfield, Administrator of the estate of John Davis, deceased.
Little Rock, February 4, 1839.
02/13/1839 PUBLIC AUCTION OF ELEGANT FURNITURE, &C.
Sale with no reserve. Terms Cash
Consisting of the following articles:
1 dozen fancy chairs
1 splendid dining set; 1 do tea do
Plated and brass candlesticks
Castors, tea trays
4 Carpets, of beautiful patterns
2 stair do do do
Flint glass tumblers and wines
Tea and coffee pots
Ivory and common knives and forks
Waffle and toast irons
A good lot of iron ware
1 set mercantile books
Letter and gilt edged paper
Common paper

Maps, quills, fancy inkstands. Also, other articles not here enumerated. Sale to take place on Saturday next, at 11 o'clock A.M. in front of the Theatre.

James Tew, Auctioneer
Little Rock, February 12, 1839
02/13/1839 SADDLE BAGS FOUND
FOUND, by my negro man, about the 21st of November last, within 6 or 7 miles west of Black Fish Lake, a pair of Saddle bags, with pockets on the outside, with clothing, and a good many papers written to Col. C.F. Betton, giving information of the most proper course to pursue in order to obtain negroes from among the Indians; the saddle bags marked with C.F. Betton's name on them. The owner can obtain that same by applying to the subscriber, now living in Jefferson county, 35 or 40 miles below Little Rock, on the Arkansas river, by proving property, paying charges, &c.

James G. Hamill
Jefferson county, February 1, 1839
02/13/1839 Sale of land for Taxes in Poinsett County, State of Arkansas

Names of Owners
J. Brookfield
Anna Bell
George Cockburn
Benjamin Franklin
John Fleming
R.S. Gibson
Stephen Howard
David Lowe
Hugh McChandler
Osna Noble
William Prince's heirs
Thomas Radel
Bethsheba Rogers
W.E. Shelton
C.A. Shaver & E. F. Loyd
Henry Weed
Christopher Wolf
Amos W. Woods
Archibald Yell
Richard Yielding
Walter Mead
Robert Toland

W.G. Arledge, Sheriff of Poinsett County. January 25th, 1839
02/13/1839 SAMUEL WOOLEY
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS

WILL attend to all business entrusted to him in the State of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

References - W.D. & S.H. Holt, Columbia, Arkansas.

Hon. Daniel Mayes, Jackson, Mississippi.

James Irwin, Esq., New Orleans, Louisiana.
Columbia, February 1, 1839.
02/13/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Sevier
Sevier Circuit Court, October term A.D. 1838

Joseph House, Complainant,
vs.
Matilda House, alias Matilda Nutt, Defendant
Bill for Divorce

AND now, on this day, came the complainant, by Conway, his solicitor, and it appearing from the return of the Sheriff, that the said defendant is a nonresident of this State, and not to be found in his bailiwick, she having failed to enter her appearance herein and plead, demur, or defendant, against the said bill as required by law and the rules of this court.

It is therefore ordered by the court, that she appear here, on or before the first day of the next term of said court, and enter her said defence as required by law and the rules of this court, on the allegations in said bill, or said bill will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered up accordingly; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be published for six successive weeks, in the Arkansas State Gazette, a newspaper printed in this State, and that this cause be continued until the next term of this Court.

A Copy. Attest: David Foran, Clerk
02/13/1839 THE TOWN OF LAYNESPORT
A SALE of lots in the Town of Laynesport, will take place on Saturday, the 23d of February next, on the premises, to the highest bidder. Six months' credit will be given. Notes with approved security will be required of purchasers. Titles indisputable.

In take the above ssteaps, I have been encouraged by the solicitations of a number of persons will accquainted with the geographical situation of this part of Arkansas, and the advantages that may be expected from the location of a town at the place selected for the town of Laynesport. From the solicitude expressed and the interest evinced by them for the prosperity of this part of the State, and particularly the thriving county of Sevier, I have been induced to risk my own private interest, trusting in their more general knowledge.

To those acquainted with the situation of Laynesport, comment would be useless, but for the information of strangers, let it suffice to say, that it is located in Sevier county, at the intersection of the Choctaw line with Red River, and is 8 or 10 feet above high water mark, - immediately adjoining Walnut Prairie, where the main road crosses, leading from Washington to Sulphur Fork and Texas, and where the great western military road most eventually cross Red River; it being the only good crossing or even landing place on the North side of the river, for 30 or 40 miles up or down. For a place of trade, its contiguity to the Choctaw Nation on the N.W., Texas on the South, from which it is only separated by the river and the flourishing county of Sevier on the N.E., with the large body of bottom as well as upland by which it is immediately surrounded, will make it a place not to be excelled, or perhaps equalled, by any town on our Southern inland waters. When it is known that it is the highest point on Red River, where the white citizens of the United States can perhaps ever extend their interprize, its importance as a place of deposits and land will at once be seen.

B.H. Layne, Proprietor
Laynesport, January 12, 1839
02/13/1839 TRUST SALE
BY virtue of a deed of trust to me duly executed, on the 6th day of January 1837, and duly recorded in the office at the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lafayette county, State of Arkansas, by John B. Morrah and Elisha Battle, of the county of Hinds and State of Mississippi, for the sure and punctual payment of a certain sum of money, by the said Morrah to the said Battle, as expressly declared in the deed:

Now, whereas, the conditions of the obligation, as explicitly set forth in said deed of trust, not having been complied with, in accordance with the intent and purpose of the contract, I will on the second MOnday in March next, upon the premises sell for case, the following described tracts or parcels of land, viz; The south 1/2 of section 31, townshp 15 south, or range 24 west, containing 326 acres, and thirty six hundredths, the northeast 1/4 and east 1/2 of northwest 1/4 of section 31, township 16 stouh, range 24 west, containing 240 acres; the southeast 1/4, the east 1/2 of the southwest 1/4, the west 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 and the east 1/2 of north west 1/4 of section 30, township 16 south, range 24 west, containing 400 acres; the north-east 1/4 of section 6, township 17 south, range 24 west, containing 162? acres, and ninety two hundreths - or so much thereof as shall satisfy the note now due and unpaid, as provided in the said deed.

The said land, situate, lying, and being, in Red river bottom, in the county of Lafayette, is of superior quality, and immensly valuable. Such title will be made to the purchaser, or purchasers as is vested in me by the said deed of trust, which is deemed indisputable.

Josiah N. Wilson, Trustee,
February 6, 1839
02/20/1839 Fayetteville, Arkansas, November 14, 1838

Dear Sir - It is expected that there will a new county formed out of Marion and a part of Izard, at this session of the legislature; and if so, there must, necessarily, be a new judicial circuit formed, and, consequently, new officers to elect. Now, if this new arrangement is gone into, I wish my name to be run for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the circuit including Carroll county. The arrangement spoken of is, to let Carroll, Johnson, Pope, Marion, and the new county spoken of, compose one judicial circuit. If so, I have no objection if this is done. Please attend to having our courts to come on at at a convenient season of the year, that is in the spring and fall.

Yours respect'y,
J.M. Wilson

I do certify that the above is a true copy of Mr. Wilson's letter, sent to me at Little Rock in November last. F.G. Wilburn.

Mr. Wilson states in a recent publication, something about being ineligible to said office. I think myself that he is for Prosecuting Attorney, and for Circuit Judge, until he kills some Indians, or cuts down some of the forest in this State to populate his name.
Felix G. Wilburn
 
02/20/1839
State of Arkansas,
To all whom these presents shall concern - Greeting.
Know Ye, that, whereas, John A. Lynn, of the County of Conway, and State of Arkansas has heretofore purchased or redeemed, of the Auditor of the State of Arkansas, in conformity with the laws in such cases made and provided, the land hereinafter described, and claims to hold the same by virtue of a deed, executed to him, the said John A. Lynn, by said Auditor:

Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that, in conformity to the act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, entitled "An act prescribing the mode of confirming titles to lands sold under the laws of this State, and for other purposes," approved third November 1836, application will be made to the circuit court of the county of Conway, in which said land is situate, at the first term thereof which shall be holden after the expiration of six months from and after the publication of this notice, for a decree of said circuit court, confirming the title in and to said hereinafter described tract of land, to the said John A. Lynn, his heirs, and assigns; when and where all persons interested, or who can set up any right, title, or claim to the land thus purchased, or redeemed, in consequence of any informality, or any irregularity, or illegality, connected with such sale, or redemption, or for any other cause or defect whatsoever, are hereby cited and admonished to attend, either in person, or by attorney, and show cause, if any sufficient ones they have, why the said sale, or redemption, shall not be confirmed by the said circuit court, and the title to the said land be vested in the said John A. Lynn, his heirs and assigns, by a decree of said circuit court, according to the true intent and meaning of the above recited act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas.

The following is a particular description of the said tract of land, and the price at which it was purchased, or redeemed, to wit:

The south west quarter of section eight, of township seven north, in range fourteen west, containing one hundred and sixty acres, purchased for the sum of nine dollars and eighty nine cents.

John A. Lynn
Conway county, February 12, 1839
02/20/1839 A Post Office has been established at Fair Play, Hot Spring county, and Samuel W. Reyburn appointed Postmaster.
02/20/1839 AUCTIONS
THE subscribers having been appointed

an Auctioneer by the city and county

authorities, offers his services to the

public in that capacity. He can always

be found at the Saloon of the Theatre.

James Tew
Little Rock, February 9, 1839
02/20/1839 CAUTION
ALL persons are hereby cautioned not to trade for or take an assignment on, a Note executed by me, bearing date on the eighteenth day of December, 1838, for the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars, payable to George D. Gordon, when a final settlement of the Cherokee emigration is made, said note having been fraudulently obtained, and no consideration given, therefore, I will not pay the same unless compelled by law.

Said George D. Gordon, resides in America, Alexander County, Illinois.

Lewis Ross
Jackson, Cape Girdardeau Co. (Mo.) January 31, 1839
02/20/1839 EARTHEN WARE, CHINA, GLASS, &C.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MERCHANTS and others are invited to call and examine our large assortment of the above, and Looking glasses, Plated and Silver Ware, Table Cutlery, Japannery, Lamps, Fance Hardware, and Household Furnishing Goods in general, imported by ourselves direct from the manufacturers. For sale low, for cash or approved paper.

B. BROWER & CO.,
Nos. 17 Camp and 84 Commons Streets, New Orleans. January 1, 1839
02/20/1839 ENTERTAINMENT
MOUTH OF ARKANSAS RIVER
THE undersigned, having taken the large and commodious house of Messr's. Mapes, Ryan & Co, at the Mouth of Arkansas river, is ready to entertain travelers and sojourners in as genteel a style as they can be accommodated at any other point on the Mississippi within the limits of Arkansas. He is also provided with a good stable, which is under the charge of a careful and attentive Ostler.

His charges will be moderate, and no exertions will be wanting on his part, to please all who may favor him with their patronage.

James Edington
Mouth of Arkansas, May 31, 1836
02/20/1839 Fire - The new frame building owned and occupied by Dr. A. Sprague, in this city, was entirely consumed by fire, on Monday morning last. Most of his furniture was saved. Owing to the exertions of the citizens, none of the surrounding buildings were injured. The loss (about $2,500) would have been saved to him, had an insurance company would have been located in the city. A bill introduced in the legislature last session, to charter such an institution was lost in consequence of the hurry of some of the members to reach their homes.

Several recent alarms have warned our citizens of the necessity of procuring engines and apparatus for fighting fires, and we are glad to learn that the city authorities have commissioned a gentleman who recently started to the east to purchase an engine &c., for the city. Had one been on the spot on Monday morning, the home of Dr. Sprague might have been saved with but little damage. It will be well enough to organize a fire company, in readiness for the engine when it arrives here and for more efficient action in case another fire occurs while we are destitute of such a machine. An advertisement calling a meeting of the young men, in the lower part of the city, for the formation of a company, will be found in another column.
02/20/1839 Fire works - We were gratified by a very handsome display of fire works, got up by some amateur pyrotechnists 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 art in 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.
02/20/1839 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 thereunto 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, proving to the next term of this court, commandng the said James Edgeman to appear on or before the first day of the next term of this court, to answer or demur to the plaintiff's petition, or the cause will be heard, and the court will proceed to enter judgment accordingly.

A true copy from the record.
Joseph J. Simmons, Clerk
 
02/20/1839 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 receipt of the house will be devoted to the object. The performances of the evening will be expressed in bills.
02/20/1839 John J. Clendenin
Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas
Office in the rooms lately occupied by Captain J. Brown.

December 28, 1837
02/20/1839 John S. Roane
Counellor and Attorney at Law
Will regularly attend the Courts of the counties of Monroe, Arkansas, Jefferson, Union, and Chicot. All business entrusted to his care, will be attended to with promptitude. Office at Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Pine Bluff, December 12, 1838.
02/20/1839 John Widgery
Attorneyand Counsellor at Law,
Will attend the Courts of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, and the Federal and Supreme Courts at this city. Office - Ashley's Row. Little Rock, Ark's. January 1, 1838.
 
02/20/1839 Law Notice
R.B. Ball, Attorney at Law, resides at Lewisburg, Arkansas.
February 1, 1838.
 
02/20/1839 MARRIED,
At Dresden, Tenn., Mr. James B. Palmer, of Arkansas to Miss Lucetta Horsely, daughter of Mr. Charles Horsely.

Died,
At Jeffries hotel, in this city, on Wednesday morning last, suddenly, Major Alexander Hamilton Somerville.
02/20/1839 NOTICE
Bank of the State of Arkansas
Little Rock, January 22, 1839

At a meeting of the Board of Directors, held this day, it was resolved, that the order passed on the 24rh December last, making a call of two thirds upon all debts due this Bank, from persons residing in the Post Branch Bank district, be suspended until the further action of this Board.

J.H. Crease, Cashier
02/20/1839 NOTICE
I SHALL apply to the next Monroe Probate Court for an order to sell the undivided, one-sixth part of the following described tracts of land, situate in Monroe county, viz: the south-west quarter of section thirty-five, in township one south, or range two west; and the north east and north west quarters of section fourteen, in township two south, of range two west; and also the residue of the n.w.quarter of section seventeen, in township one south, of range two west; and also for the sale of the following described negroes, (salves for life) viz: one woman, Melinda, with three children, and one man named Harry; for the benefit of the estate of John Maddox, jun., deceased, late of Monroe county.

Geo. W. Blakemore, Ad'm.
of the estate of John Maddox, jun., dec'd.
Lawrenceville, February 15, 1839
02/20/1839 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 7th Judicial Circuit in the State of Arkansas, on the first day of March, A.D. 1839, at my residence, in the county of Crawford, to be allowed the benefit of the law 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
Fort Smith, February 11, 1839
02/20/1839 ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD
RAN AWAY from my farm, in MeMinn county, E. Tenn., about the 1st December last, my boy LEWIS, near 17 years old, a bright mulatto, well grown, round face, smooth featured, and likely, hair nearly straight, flax color, no particular mark about the face, there may be a small scar on one cheek, probably punctured by the blade of a knife; on one of his legs there is a scar, from above or on the knee, to near the ankle; the second toe of one of his feet has been broken, and turns out; feet and ancles very large, he is quite intelligent, lively, talkative, and witty, uses good language, is a cunning rascal, and deceptious liar; had a variety of clothing, generally of good quality, found of dress, proud, and inclined to be foppish.

This boy and another vilian made an attempt last fall to get in with a party of emigrating Indians to Arkansas and may now be in the part of the territory set apart for the Cherokee. I have heard that he descended the river, in a boat, about the last of December; he may have imposed himelf on the owner of the boat for a free fellow, or the owner of the boat may have assumed ownership of the boy, and made some disposition of him or assigned him to get below the Muscle shoals, whree he might get aboard a steamboat as cabin boy, until he would gain the point he wished.

I will pay the above reward to any person who my lodge the boy and thief in any jail in the U. States; fifty for the boy if taken out Of the state, or twenty-five if taken in the state.

J.W. Netherland
February 1, 1839
02/20/1839 SAMUEL WOOLLEY
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Columbia, Arkansas

Will attend to all business entrusted to him in the States of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

W.D. & S.H. Holt, Columbia, Arkansas.
Hon. Daniel Mayes, Jackson, Mississippi
James Irwin, Esq., New Orleans, Louisiana
Columbia, February 1, 1839
02/20/1839 State of Arkansas
County of Pulaski
Pulaski Circuit Court, October term, 1838, December 8th, 1838

Elias N. Conway, Auditor of Public Accounts in the State of Arkansas, Complaint,
vs.
John Pope, Thomas Thorn, David O. Eller, and Stephen Cotter, Defendants
IN CHANCERY

ON this day came the complainant, by the attorney for the state, and on his motion it is ordered by the court, that the continuance entered in this case be set aside; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that John Pope is, a non-resident of this state; and on motion, it is therefore ordered by the court, that the said John Pope appear before this court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden on the third Monday of April, A.D. 1839, then and there to answer unto the bill of complaint in this case, and that a copy of this order be published for six weeks, sucessively, in the Arkansas State Gazette, in such manner, that the date of the last publication thereof, shall be at least thirty days previous to the first day of the said April term of this court, and that the same shall be unto the said John Pope a sufficient summons, and that this case be continued.

A true copy from the record. Teste:
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
02/20/1839 STRAY OF OX TAKEN UP,

State of Arkansas,
County of Saline
Dyer Township,

We have this day viewed a stray work ox, shown us by Walter Lindsey, and do find the same to be a pale RED colour, marked a cross and half crop on each ear, supposed to eleven years old; and we do appraise the same to be worth thirty dollars. Given under our hands, this 22d day of November 1838.

Pleasant Carter
Richard Brazil, jun.

Sworn to before me, date above written.
Thomas McBath, J.P.

The above is a true copy filed in my office for record.
S.T. Collier, Clerk of Saline County.

 
02/20/1839 STRAY OX TAKEN UP
State of Arkansas
County of Saline
Dyer Township

We have this day viewed a stray work
ox, shown us by Walter Lindsey, and do
find the same to be a pale RED color,
marked a cross and half crop on each
ear, supposed to be eleven years old;
and we do appraise the same to be worth
thirty dollars. Given under our hands,
this 22d day of November 1838.

PLEASANT CARTER
RICHARD BRAZIL, jun.

Sworn to before me, date above written,
THOMAS MCBATH, J.P.
The above is a true copy filed in my

office for record.
S.T. Collier, Clerk of Saline County.
02/20/1839 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, in the number of about 100, arrived here on Friday last, on the steamboat Bee, on their way to Fort Gibson. They are no encamped at the U.S. warehouse 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.
02/20/1839 The Spring Races - Citizens' Purse,
Over the Van Buren Course,

Will come off on the third Wednesday in

May next. It is supposed there will be

about six hundred dollars to be run for

exclusive of entrance money, which will

be twenty-five per cent upon the purse

of each day.

First Day - One mile and repeat, free

for any horse, mare, or gelding.

Second Day - Two miles and repeat, free

for any horse, mare, or gelding.

Third Day - Beat three in five, free

for any horse, mare, or gelding.

Fourth Day - A sweepstake - single

mile, free for any horse,mare, or

gelding, $50 entrance.

The above races to be governed by the

Van Buren Jockey Club.

John Bostic, Proprietor
Van Buren, February 15, 1839
02/20/1839 The Theatre - This establishment has been opened for 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.
02/27/1839 $500 REWARD
IS offered by the undersigned, for the apprehension and delivery of JEFFERSON BLAGG, to the Jailor of Bradley county, Tennessee, who fled from justice about the 1st of November last, for the murder of James H. Robinson. We have little doubt but he is now in the State of Arkansas, or in that portion of the territory set apart for the Cherokees who have recently emigrated, or he still may be lurking about Bradley county, or some of the adjoining counties. Jefferson Blagg is about 5 feet and from 6 to 9 inches high, a common built man, sandy colored hair, beard very red, fair skin, blue eyes, quick spoken, fond of spirituous liquors, very quarrelsome when drinking, and tries to imitate an old man in speech, by altering his voice, which he can do very well, loves to play on the violin, but plays badley, aged from 35 years to 40 years.

Solomon K. Robinson
of White County, Tenn.
John Robinson
of Madison County, Ala.
December 29, 1838
02/27/1839 A new post office has been established at Evansville, (formerly Vineyard) Washington county, and Lewis Evans appointed Postmaster.

The mail has failed only once during the past week.

The River has been rising for a day or two, and is now a foot higher than it was on Wednesday morning last.

S.G. Sneed, Esq., of Fayetteville has been appointed Register of the Land office at Clarksville, Johnson county, vice R.C.S. Brown, resigned.
02/27/1839 APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT
By and with the advice and consent of the Senate
T. Hartley Crawford, to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

John R. Conway, of Arkansas, to be Surveyor for marking the boundary between the United States and the Republic of Texas.

John H. Overton, of Louisiana, to be Commissioner for marking and boundary.

John J. Clendenin, of Arkansas, to be Clerk to said Commissioner.

Wm. C. Scott, to be United States District Attorney, for Arkansas.
02/27/1839 DIED
At Fort Gibson, at the residence of her brother Arnold Harris, Esq., on the 6th instant, after a short illness of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mrs. A. Teal, formerly of the vicinity of Albany, (N.Y.) aged about 23 years.
 
02/27/1839 IN TIME OF PEACE, PREPARE FOR WAR
THE citizens residing in the lower part of the city are requested to attend a meeting at the Little Rock Light House, on Thursday evening, 21st inst., in order to make arrangements for the organization of a Fire Company. OLD FIREMAN.

 
02/27/1839 MASONIC
A MEETING of the members of the Western Star Lodge, together with the members of the Order, generally, is particularly requested, at the Methodist Church, on Saturday evening next, 2nd inst., at early candle light, to take into consideration business connected with the Fraternity.
02/27/1839 Mr. Z.P. Goodman, P.M. at Johnston P.O., Marion county, is authorized to act as Agent for the Arkansas Gazette.
02/27/1839 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.

 
02/27/1839 Sale of Land for Taxes in
Johnson County, State of Arkansas

James K. Polk
Wm. H. Polk
John Knight
Wm. M. Gwinn and Sam'l Davis
Charles Haynie


Abraham Sinclair, Sheriff and Collector of Johnson County, State of Arkansas
Clarksville, February 13, 1839
02/27/1839 The 7th Infantry - The main body of this regiment arrived here on keel boats on Wednesday last, from Fort Gibson, where it has been stationed for nearly 20 years past. The troops were encamped on the opposite side of the river, till Friday, when they left, being towed down from this place by the steam boat Little Rock, bound to Tampa Bay, Florida, to endure their share of the miseries which the army seems doomed to encounter in hunting out a few vagabond Seminoles. The companies embraced in this body were A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I, and K, one company having preceded them a few weeks since.

The officers accompanying the regiment were Col. Whistler, commanding; Major McIntosh; Captains Hawkins, Seawell, Raines, Moore, and Holmes; Lieut. Whiting, and assistant Surgeons Mills, Moore, and Suter.

The men were in good health, and we were pleased to see that they were cleanly and comfortably dressed, although some of them permitted their moustaches to grow, which had a very filthy appearance.
 

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