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| 05/01/1839 |
A new Post Office, has been established at Natural Dam, Crawford
county, and Washington Duval appointed P.M. The office at Lee's Creek
has been discontinued. |
| 05/01/1839 |
David Lambert
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Little Rock |
| 05/01/1839 |
R.W. Johnson
Attorney at Law,
Little Rock |
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S.G. Sneed & W.D. Reagan,
Attorneys & Counsellors at Law
Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| 05/01/1839 |
The river is low and falling. The steam-boat DeKalb, from New
Orleans, is detained by the bar almost 30 miles below. |
| 05/08/1839 |
$50 REWARD
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday last, a negro man named BEN,
aged about 35, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, stout built, dark
complexion, has several scars on his neck and arms, from knife cuts. He
is a pleasant, good looking fellow, pleasant and slow spoken. He was
purchased by Capt. Simeon Buckner, at Memphis, about 6 months since, and
from that time till February, when I purchased him, he run as a fireman
on the steamboat Liverpool, and has probably left on some boat, in order
to reach his wife in Tennessee. The above reward will be given for his
delivery to me, if taken in Arkansas, and $100 if taken out of this
state.
Tho's Thorn
Little Rock, May 28, 1839
The World, at Memphis, will publish the above 3 times, and forward their
accounts to this office for payment.
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| 05/08/1839 |
A card
We, the undersigned, passengers on board the elegant Steam Boat
Victoria, on her voyage from Cincinnati to Little Rock and other points
on the Arkansas river, would respectfully tender to the Captain and
officers of the above boat, our warmest thanks for the good treatment
shown to us while on board, and also for the safe and expeditious trip
which was made without the occurrence of an accident. To persons wishing
to ascend the Arkansas river, as passengers, or with freight, we take
pleasure in recommending the above boat and her officers.
Little Rock, Arkansas, May 3, 1839
John Howel
Samuel Evans
Francis R. Armstrong
J.M. Shepperd
Wm. H. Glass
W.S. Estoy
W.M. WEst
S. Shepperd
Jas. W. Pendleton
J.L. Dawson
A. Armstrong
A.J. Thorne
J.J. Rauls
W.P. Lindall
John Cowart
A. Cox
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| 05/08/1839 |
Beall & Richmond have a Tri-weekly line of stages now running
between Little Rock and Hot Springs; also a line from Washington,
Hempstead County, to Hot Springs. Passengers going from the Rock to
Washington, or from Washington to the Rock, can pass by the Hot Springs
if necessary. |
| 05/08/1839 |
Business throughout our State, continues to be lively and improving.
Emigrants of the different classes are coming in moderate numbers; and
steam-boats are arriving daily, laden with valuable freights for Little
Rock and the towns above.
Business on Red River is reviving. Boats are now ascending as high as
Fulton' the new rail which had recently formed, below the site of the
old one, having been cleared out.
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| 05/08/1839 |
David Lambert
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Little Rock, Ark. |
| 05/08/1839 |
DISSOLUTION
NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership heretoforn existing between
John Howell, John B. Harsey, and John R. Howell, trading under the name
and firm of John Howell & Co. is this day dissolved.
All the notes and accounts due the firm are only collectable by us, who
are now trading under the name and style of John Howell & Son.
John Howell
John R. Howell
Pittsburg, Ark. |
| 05/08/1839 |
Fort Smith - 800 bbls. flour, 100 bbls. salt, 120 pork, 81 boxes
soap, and 26 boxes candles, for the U.S. Army.
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| 05/08/1839 |
Miss H. Moore
Respectfully informs the Ladies of Little Rock and its vicinity, that
she has just opened a good assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods, on Main
street, in the store still occupied by Mrs. Etbach. She flatters herself
that she will be able to please and oblige all that have the goodness to
call and examine for themselves. She has a variety of Childrens'
Dresses, Capes, Collars, &c. May 1839 |
| 05/08/1839 |
NOTICE
ALL persons having demands against the firm of Zanone & Widdicombe, are
requested to present their accounts as soon as convenient, by doing
which they will confer a favor on the concern.
Zanone & Widdicombe
Little Rock
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| 05/08/1839 |
NOTICE
THE subscriber respectfully informs his old customers who are indebted
to him, that his books and accounts have been placed in the hands of Mr.
A.Rapley, and would request his debtors to call on Mr. R. and settle
their respective accounts, eight by cash or notes. Mr. Rapley is hereby
authorized to receive any payments on my store accounts and receipt for
the same.
Jacob Reider
April 2, 1839
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| 05/08/1839 |
NOTICE
THE undersigned, late of Mississippi, has leased for a term of years,
Jeffries' Hotel, in the most business part of the city of Little Rock,
and will take possession of the same on the 15th day of May, (next
month). The house will be conducted in the best style, and will appear
in a new dress. The stage office for Washington and the Hot Springs is
kept at this house. The subscriber flatters himself that he can give
entire satisfaction to his friends and the traveling public generally. A
trial is all that is asked for.
Wm. C. Beck
Little Rock, April 26, 1839
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NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against cutting or carry off Wood,
digging Clay or Sand, or committing any other waste, on the North
fractional half of Section 1 and the N.E. fractional quarter of Sec. 2
in Township 1 North, of Range 12 West as I am determined to prosecute
every person who may hereafter be found committing any trespass whatever
on said tract of land.
Said tract forms a part of the eastern boundary line of the City of
Little Rock, commencing on the south bank of the Arkansas at Woodruff's
Ferry Landing, thence south to Col. Rector's field, and thence east
following the northern boundary of that field and those of Mr. McLain,
Col. Byrd, and Col. Thorn, until it terminates at the river a few rods
below the dwelling house on the Falter plantation, and embracing all the
land west and south of those lines and south of the Arkansas river.
William Russell
Little Rock
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| 05/08/1839 |
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 |
| 05/08/1839 |
Portrait Painting - We have neglected to call the attention of the
public to the painting room of Mr. Davenport, who is temporarily
sojourning in our city, in the exercise of this beautiful art. He is now
engaged on the portraits of several of our citizens, and has succeeded
in producing admirable likenesses of all who have sitten to him. He is
particularly happy in catching the expression of the countenance and
giving its peculiar glance to that most eloquent of all features, the
eye. A visit to his room will satisfy all critics of Mr. Davenport's
proficiency in his art; and should induce all who can spare the means,
to obtain from him a transfer to canvass of their features, to be to
their friends a memorial in absence, and after death a household
monument.
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| 05/08/1839 |
Portrait Painting - We have neglected to call the attention of the
public to the painting room of Mr. Davenport, who is temporarily
sojourning in our city, in the exercise of this beautiful art. He is now
engaged on the portraits of several of our citizens, and has succeeded
in producing admirable likenesses of all who have sitten to him. He is
particularly happy in catching the expression of the countenance, and
giving its peculiar glance to that most eloquent of all features, the
eye. A visit to his room will satisfy all critics of Mr. Davenport's
proficiency in his art; and should induce all who can spare the means,
to obtain from him a transfer to canvass of their features, to be to
their friends a memorial in absence, and after death a household
monument. |
| 05/08/1839 |
Prospect of Crops - By letter from a friend at Batesville, we learn
that the prospect of a crop in that neighborhood was flattering. The
wheat was remarkably forward. The cotton plant, in the eastern and
southern parts of the State, we regret to learn, has been much injured
by the cut worm. |
| 05/08/1839 |
R.W. Johnson
Attorney at Law
Little Rock
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| 05/08/1839 |
Recevied by steam boats Steubenville and Burlington,
100 barrels Sugar; 100 do Potatoes
100 sacks Coffee; 200 do Salt
30 qr casks Cognac and Champagne Brandy
Just received from the Custom house, New York.
Pitcher & Walters
Little Rock, January 22, 1839
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| 05/08/1839 |
SITUATION WANTED
A YOUNG MAN of several years, experience in the mercantile business,
wishes to get a situation in Little Rock, either as Salesman or
Bookkeeper. Best of references can be given. Address J.J.L., Hot
Springs, Arkansas. April 27, 1839
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| 05/08/1839 |
Stray Mare Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Madison
Pursuant to an order, we have viewed a stray beast shown to us by Daniel
Lynch, and find the same to be a Black Mare, supposed to be six years
old, about 15 hands high, some white hairs in her forehead, some saddle
marks, and marked some with gears, a little white on the end of her
nose, and we appraise her to $60.
John Mooday
William Mooday
Wm. McChaney, Appraisers
April 13, 1839
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and date above written.
Richard Clark, J.P.
Filed and restored, 13th day of April 1839,
H.B. Brown, Clerk
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| 05/08/1839 |
The Hon. A.H. Sevier, and family arrived in this city, on Monday
last, with a view of passing the summer here.
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| 05/08/1839 |
Theatre
The public are respectfully informed that the above place of amusement
will reopen for a short summer season, on THIS EVENING, with a talented
company, selected from the principal eastern Theatres. Several stars are
engaged, and will appear in the course of the season. A variety of new
plays and farces are in active preparation, and will be produced in
rapid succession; and neither pains nor expenses will be spared to
render the establishment in every respect worthy the patronage of the
enlightened citizens of Little Rock and its vicinities.
For particulars, see bills of the day.
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| 05/08/1839 |
To Printers
Wanted immediately, at this office, a journeyman printer. To a good
workman, a good situation will be given.
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| 05/08/1839 |
WANTED TO HIRE
A likely Negro Boy, about 15 or 16 years of age for in-door work.
Inquire at this office. |
| 05/15/1839 |
A PARENT'S REWARD
A LITTLE GIRL, daughter of the undersigned Washington Davis, has been
taken off from Fort Gibson and cannot be found. The child is a Mulatto,
about two years old, can talk tolerably plain, and has a very black eye,
healthy and intelligent appearance.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
will be given for such information as will enable me to find the child,
or ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS will be given for the delivery of the
child to Gen. Arbuckle at Fort Gibson.
Washington Davis
Fort Gibson, 25th April 1839 |
| 05/15/1839 |
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
THE undersigned having obtains letters of Administration from the Clerk
of the county court of the county of Jefferson, in vacation, bearing
date the 26th of March 1839, on the Estate of Peter Lindsey, dec'd. of
said county, hereby gives notice to all persons having claims against
said estate, to present them duly authenticated within twelve months
from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from having any
benefit of said estate and if said claims are not presented within five
years, they will be forever barred. And notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted to said estate to come forward and settle the same.
Eliza Lindsey, Administratrix
of the estate of Peter Lindsey, deceased.
Jefferson County, April 3d, 1839
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| 05/15/1839 |
CAUTION
THE public are hereby cautioned against trading for a Note drawn by Mr.
John Robbins, in favor of, and payable to, Rob't Hosea, jun., or order,
(not endorsed) as said note was lost at Little Rock, on the 13th May
1839, and payment of the same has been stopped.
Rob't Hosea, Jun.
Any person find the above note, will confer a favor by leaving it with
Messrs. Pitcher & Walters
May 13th, 1839
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CITY BAKERY
R. KENDALL & CO.
RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Little Rock, that they have
commenced the above business in conjunction with their GROCERY & BOAT
STORE, and they will be pleased to furnish families and steam boats
every day with Bread, Rolls, and French Twist, and all other articles in
the above line. They know that attention to business is the order of the
day. Little Rock, May 1, 1839 |
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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, and Arithmetic $12.00
2d 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 Kirkman, Hon. Ephraim H. Foster, U.S. Senate, Nashville, Tenn;
Hon. Wm. B. Campbell, Hon. Thomas J. Lacy, Rev. Biship Otey, Columbia,
Tenn.
Fayetteville, March 19, 1839 |
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
STOLEN from the subscribers, on or about the 4th inst., a small light
brown, long haired dog, with a white stripe on his forehead and breast.
The above reward will be paid for the recovery of the dog and conviction
of the thief.
Harry Seckendorff
May 10th, 1839 |
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In the Pulaski Circuit Court, March Term 1839
March 16th, A.D. 1839
Thomas Thorn, Plaintiff
vs.
Hugh M. King, Defendant
Attachment
On this day came the said plaintiff, by his attorney and on his motion,
it is ordered that the Sheriff proceed to sell the property taken by the
attachment in this case, at public auction, in the manner and on giving
the notice required by law, and that he hold the proceeds of said sale
subject to the order of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court that a writ of attachment has issued in this case in an
action of assumpsit, on motion, it is ordered that unless the said
defendant, Hugh M. King, shall appear, by himself or attorney, and file
special bail to the said plaintiff's action, on or before the first day
of the next term of this Court, to be holden at the Court House in the
city of Little Rock, in and for the county of Pulaski, on the first
Monday of September next, judgment will be entered against him, and his
estate sold to satisfy the same; and that a copy of this order be
published for four weeks successively in some newspaper published in
this State, and that this case be continued.
A true copy from the record,
Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
May 15th, 1839 |
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In the Pulaski Circuit Court, March Term, 1839.
March 16th A.D. 1839
Thomas Thorn, Plaintiff,
Vs.
Hugh M. King, Defendant
Attachment
On this day came the said plaintiff, by his attorney; and on his motion,
it is ordered that the Sheriff proceed to sell the property taken by the
attachment in this case, at public auction, in the manner and on giving
the notice required by law, and that he hold the proceeds of said sale
subject to the order of this Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court that a writ of attachment has issued in this case in an
action of assumption, on motion it is ordered that unless the said
defendant, Hugh M. King, shall appear, by himself or attorney, and file
special bail to the said plaintiff's action, on or before the first day
of the next term of this Court, to be holden at the Court-house in the
city of Little Rock, in and for the county of Pulaski, on the first
Monday of September next, judgment will be entered against him, and his
estate sold to satisfy the same; and that a copy of this order be
published for four weeks successively in some newspaper published in
this State, and that this case be continued.
A true copy from the record,
Attest: Lemuel R. Lincoln, Clerk
May 15, 1839
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J. DE BAUN
HAS received by late arrivals, a general assortment of articles in his
line, which he offers to purchasers on the most favorable terms. They
consist of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Bonnets, Hardware, Crockery, Iron Nails, and Castings. May 13th, 1839. |
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MARRIED,
In Union township, Green county, on the 11th of April, by Alex Tucker,
Esq., Mr. Alexander McIlroy, formerly of Randolph county, to Miss
Frances Kennada.
In Monroe county, by the Rev. Mr. McIntosh, James Duncan, to Miss Sarah
Ann Harvick. By D.L. Jackson, Esq., Richard Pyburn, Esq., to Miss Kellum.
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| 05/15/1839 |
MISS M. MOORE
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Little Rock and its vicinity, that
she has just opened a good assortment of Fancy and Staple Goods, on Main
Street, in the store still occupied by Mrs. Elder. She flatters herself
that she will be able to please and oblige all that will have the
goodness to call and examine for themselves. She has a variety of
Children's Dresses, Capes, Collars, &c. |
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Mississippi Money Wanted
The highest price will be paid in Arkansas money or Negroes, for 5 or
10,000 dollars Union, Agricultural, and Commercial Banks, at Natchez,
and of Commercial Bank at Manchester.
B.J. Simmons
at Jeffries Hotel
May 11th, 1839
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| 05/15/1839 |
NEGROES TO BE HIRED
PURSUANT to an order by the Probate Court of Pulaski County, I will hire
to the highest bidder at Public Auction, at De Baun's corner, in the
city of Little Rock, on Saturday, the 1st day of June next, a stout and
likely negro boy, named CYRUS, and a likely negro woman, named NICY, the
former aged about 19, and the latter between 20 and 25 years, belonging
to James M. Daniel, a minor heir of Wright Daniel, deceased.
Bonds, with two approved securities, will be required from persons
hiring, for the payment of the the hire on the 31st December next, and
they will also be required to furnish the servants with good comfortable
clothing, board, lodging, washing, and medical attendance in sickness,
during the time in which they are hired, and to return them to me, if
alive, on the 31st December next.
The hiring to commence at 11 o'clock A.M.
Wm. E. Woodruff, Guardian
Little Rock, May 14th, 1839 |
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NOTICE
TAKEN up by the subscriber, in White Oak Township, Franklin county,
Arkansas, a Bay Mare, 4 feet 9 inches in height, 7 years old, branded
with the letters A B on the right shoulder, a small star on her
forehead, appraised to twenty dollars.
Marcus Phildon
April 22, 1839 |
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State of Arkansas
County of Arkansas
Township of Mississippi
Pursuant to an order to us directed, we have this day viewed FOUR STRAY
MULES, shown to us by William C. Smith, the description as follows: Two
of them dark brown, one light brown, and one roane, one of them has a
brand in the left: supposed to be three or four years old and appraised
to fifty dollars.
Joseph Bennett
L.C. Morrill
his mark, James Cartwright
Witness: Geo. C. Adams
Sowrn to before me, the day and date above written
Moses Greenwood, J.P.
A true copy from the record, April 18, 1839
Test: Geo. W. Stokes, Clerk |
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
To the Hon. the Judges of the Supreme Court, and of the several Circuit
Courts, in and for the State of Arkansas.
You are hereby respectively notified that I, Daniel Ringo, Chief Justice
of said State, have, in pursuance of the provisions of the statue in
such case made and provided, appointed, and do hereby appoint, the third
Monday in July next, for the Judges of the Supreme Court, together with
the Judges of the Circuit Courts, to meet at the seat of government of
the State aforesaid, to settle and adopt all the necessary rules of
practice for said Circuit Courts.
Witness my hand, at the city of Little Rock, this 13th day of May, A.D.
1839
Daniel Ringo |
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STRAY MARE TAKEN UP
State of Arkansas
County of Johnson
Mulberry Township
This day shown to us by Thomas Cockrill, one stray mare, and we find the
same to be as follows: A YELLOW SORREL, supposed to be 2 years old this
spring, the right hind foot white, with a star and snip, and flax mane
and tail, about 14 1/2 hands high, with a small bell on, put on with a
leather collar and iron buckle, the bell is branded with figures of
1832, and was appraised to twenty-five dollars by us this the 10th day
of April 1839.
Wm. Wagers
Reuben Fraley
Cim. Hill, Appraisers
Sworn to before me, Francis K. Jones, J.P.
A true copy from the Record, Augustus M. Ward, Clerk |
| 05/22/1839 |
Charles A. Steuart
Attorney at Law
Has settled at the Post of Arkansas, and will practice in Arkansas and
the adjoining counties. |
| 05/22/1839 |
DIED,
At Fort Crawford, Prairie de Chien, Wisconsin, on the 1st April, Capt.
Edgar M. Lacy, of the 5th regiment U.S. infantry.
At Fort Niagara, on the 18th April, of pulmonary consumptions,
Lieutenant Barnabas Conkling, of the 2d regiment U.S. Artillery. |
| 05/22/1839 |
GENERAL ORDER
Little Rock, Arkansas
The Brigadier General, commanding the First Brigade of Arkansas Militia,
hereby announces the appointment of Moorhead Wright, as Aid-de-camp,
with the rank of Major of Cabalry; Grandison D. Royston as Brigade
Major, with the like rank of Major of Cavalry, and Dr. James H. Walker,
as Surgeon of said Brigade.
The officers and soldiers of said Brigade are commanded and required to
respect them accordingly.
T.T. Williamson, Brig. General
Commanding the First Brigade
May 17th 1839
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May 22, 1839
No. 23 - Whole No. 1179
Masonic Notice
Notice is hereby given, that the members of Western Star Lodge, No. 2,
will celebrate the festival of St. John the Baptist, by a grand
procession, at which all of the members are requested to attend;
likewise all the brethren in good standing throughout the State, are
invited to call from labor to refreshment for a few days, and join with
me in our celebration. An Address will be delivered by Brother William
Cummins, Esq. assisted by our Rev. Brother Stevenson.
Signed,
N. Badgett
T. Thorne
T. Parsel, Com. of Arrangements |
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NOTICE
HAVING resigned my place as keeper of the City Hotel, (known as Jeffries
Hotel) to Col. Wm. C. Beck, for whom I would respectfully solicit the
patronage of all my old customers and friends, confidently assuring them
that they will be well accommodated at the old stand, so long known to
the public.
C.L. Jeffries
Those persons are indebted to the undersigned, will now see the
necessity of immediate payment, as his business must be closed.
C.L. Jeffries
Little Rock, May 22d, 1839
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Plantation for Sale
The subscriber offers his Plantation, situate in the bend of Old River
Lake, in the county of Chicot for sale. It contains about 380 acres of
land, 40 of which are in cultivation. There is no better cotton land in
the state, and all of it can brought into cultivation with ease. It is
distant about 6 miles from Columbia, to which place there is a good
road, and adjoins the plantation of Benj. Hughes, and is immediately
opposite to that of Anthony H. Davies.
Terms - One third in hand, and the balance in one and two years, to be
paid in notes of solvent Mississippi banks. A bargain may be had.
Johnson Chapman
Columbia, Ark. May 10, 1839 |
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PUBLIC SALE OF THE
LOTS OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE
The commissioners for the county of Madison, having made a permanent
location and secured the land for a county seat will offer a portion of
the lots at public auction, at the court house, in the county aforesaid,
on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the next term of our county court.
Terms of sale (which will be liberal) will be made known on the day of
sale.
Huntsville is situated in a healthy region of country; abundantly
supplied with the purest and best water. The lots, some of which, will
be laid off large and convenient for gardening comprise as fine upland
soil, as is known in the State. It is by no means remoted from a market
being about fifty miles from Ozark, the depot of our trade, and about
twenty-six miles from Fayetteville, Washington county. There is a good
sawmill now sawing pine lumber, within nine miles of the town. The lots
are now being laid off, and a complete plat thereof, will be made ready
for inspection, immediately.
The county court mentioned above, will be holden on the fourth Monday in
July next.
Martin Johnson,sen.
Wm. Gage
Wm. Lea, Commissioners
Huntsville, May 12th, 1839
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Rooms to Rent
Two upper and one lower room in the building known as the Little Rock
Light House, near the Lower Landing, are offered for rent for one, two,
or three years. Apply to P.F. Terbush, Little Rock, May 18, 1839 |
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State of Arkansas
Crawford County
Mountain Township
April 20, 1839
We, the undersigned, have this day viewed a stray, shown to us by Amos
Elliott, and find the same to be a Horse, a DARK BAY, with three white
feet, a bald face, with black mane and tail, with a small bell on, with
a double collar, no marks perceivable, fourteen hands high, six years
old, appraised at forty dollars.
Henry Edwards
Ashiel L. Orick
Hambleton Howard, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed the day and date above written before me,
Wm. Howard, J.P.
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Stray Horse Taken Up
Pursuant to the within, to us directed, we have this day viewed a stray
horse, shown to us by Mrs. Mary Pace, and do find the same to be a BAY
HORSE, about fifteen hands high, nine or ten years old, both hind feet
white nearly to pastern, dark mane and tail, two small white spots on
the near shoulder with a very shackling bell, one leather collar, single
buckle with a collar, and has the appearance of saddle marks on each
side of his back, no other marks or brands perceivable, and we do
appraise said horse to forty five dollars.
Ranny Belve
Wm. Stafford, Appraisers
A true copy from the record, A.M. Ward, Clerk |
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Stray Horse Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Sevier
We have this day viewed a stray shown to us by Hezekiah Blankinship and
find the same to be a BLACK ROAN HORSE, two feet white up to the pastern
joint, fourteen hands high, appraised by us to thirty dollars, the 22d
day of April 1839.
A. Caldwell
John McLintan,
H. Brown, Appraisers
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the 22d day of April 1839.
John R. McCown, J.P.
A copy. Teste: David Foran, Clerk |
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Stray Horse Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Sevier
Jackson Township
January 26th, A.D. 1839
Pursuant to an order to us directed, we have this day viewed a stray, to
us shown by James F. Brown, the description of which is as follows, to
wit: A SORREL ROAN STUD HORSE, about 5 years old, a blaze in his face,
and marked with the saddle, a seat on each shoulder, resembling a hand,
branded with C on the right thigh, shod before, and about thirteen hands
high, valued at twenty dollars.
L.D. French
James R. Brown, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the date above written, D.H.G.
Hartfield, J.P.
A copy. Teste: David Foran, Clerk |
| 05/22/1839 |
Trial of Douglass - The case of this young man, who was indicated in
this county, for killing Dr. Howell, and the trial removed to Phillips
county, was brought up at the recent term of the circuit court for that
county, and continued to the next term, on the application of the
counsel for the prosecution. Douglass was liberated on bail. |
| 05/25/1839 |
$100 REWARD
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on Sunday 24th of March ult., a negro man
named ABRAHAM. He has been taken at White river, and since got away. He
is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, well made, a
little bow legged, and very black and likely; good countenance, quick
spoken, and a little hoarse; has a scar on one wrist and leg, supposed
by a cut of a knife. He had on, when he went away, mixed pantaloons,
calice shirt, broadcloth coat and vest, much worn, and a small brim
black fur hat. Abraham was brought from the vicinity of Nashville,
Tennessee, by Kee & Erwin in the latter part of last winter.
I will give $50 if taken in the state, and delivered to me at my house
12 miles south west of Little Rock, $100 if taken out of the state, or
$50 if lodged in jail so I can get him.
J.B. Couch
Little Rock, April 29th, 1839
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| 05/25/1839 |
ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given, that at the April term, A.D. 1839, of the
Pulaski Probate Court, the following named persons filed their accounts
for settlement and confirmation, viz:
Absalom Fowler, administrator of the estate of Robert Crittenden,
deceased;
Thomas J. Howell, administrator and Eliza B. Howell, administratrix, of
the estate of William C. Howell, deceased.
All persons interested in said estates, can examine the said accounts at
the Clerk's office of said county, and file their exceptions thereto, if
any they have, on or before the second day of the next term of said
Pulaski Probate Court, to be holden on the first Tuesday after the
second Monday of July next, or they will be forever barred from
excepting to such accounts or any items thereof.
Lemuel R. Lincoln, clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
Co-Partnership Formed
JEFFERSON SMITH having bought the interest of Dr. Thomas J. Howell, in
the Drug Store of the late firm of Webb & Howell, has this day entered
in to co-partnership with Dr. Samuel H. Webb, in the sale of Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, &c.,
under the name of Webb & Smith.
Samuel H. Webb
Jefferson Smith
Little Rock, April 15, 1839
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| 05/25/1839 |
Died,
On Monday last, Old Hickory, son of Wm. S. and Matilda Francis Fulton,
aged 7 years.
On Tuesday evening, April 23d, Ann Eliza, youngest daughter of Mary and
Chas. P. Bertrand. |
| 05/25/1839 |
J.A. SCOTT,
DEALER in Domestic, French, and British goods; Van Buren, Arkansas, has
just received from the East, a large assortment of Fresh Spring and
Summer Goods, which he offers upon the most liberal terms, and to which
he would respectfully solicit the attention of dealers generally. J.A.
Scott would particularly mention his assortment of Prints and Domestics
of which he has a great variety, and can warrant as cheap as any ever
brought into this market.
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| 05/25/1839 |
JACK FOR SALE OR TO FARM
I will sell low, for cash, one uncommonly vigorous large Jack, and sure
foal getter. He is four years old, and his colts will compete with any
jack's of the same age. That a proper idea may be formed of him, I will
merely state that he has got all mares in foal whilst running in the
range. Persons wishing to purchase or farm can do so on moderate terms,
by applying immediately to the subscriber, near the mouth of White
River.
T.B. Flournoy
March 27, 1839
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| 05/25/1839 |
Laws of Arkansas
Just published and for sale at the office of the Gazette, the Acts
passed at the last session of the Legislature of this State - price $1. |
| 05/25/1839 |
MARRIED
On Saturday last, by Wm. K. Inglish, Esq., Mr. Samuel M. McCurdy,
printer, to Miss Arabella Armstrong.
At the residence of Mr. Emzy Wilson, in Conway county, last evening, by
the Rev. W.W. Stevenson, Col. John N. Boyle, to Mrs. Eliza Wilson,
relict of the late Mr. Daniel E. Wilson.
At the residence of Mr. Benjamin Smith, in Washington county,
Mississippi, on the 10th April, Robert W. Johnson, Esq., Attorney at
Law, of this place, to Miss Sarah F. Smith, daughter of Dr. George W.
Smith of Louisville, Ky.
At Washington, Hempstead county, on Thursday evening, 18th ult. by R.L.
Phillips, Esq., Mr. George W. Green, merchant, of that place, to Miss
Jane Pate, daughter of Col. J. Pate of Hempstead county. |
| 05/25/1839 |
Moffat's Vegetables Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters
Just received, and for sale low for cash, a large and fresh assortment
of Moffat's Vegetable & Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, as the Drug
Store.
Webb & Smith
Little Rock, April 30, 1839
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| 05/25/1839 |
NEW LINE OF STAGES
BEALL & RICHMOND have a Tri-weekly line of stages now running between
Little Rock and Hot Springs; also a line from Washington; Hempstead
County, to Hot Springs. Passengers going from the Rock to Washington, or
from Washington to the Rock can pass by the Hot Springs if necessary.
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| 05/25/1839 |
Notice to Wood and Timber Cutters
All persons are forbidden to cut, in any way, or for any use, wood, or
timber, on my land south of Fourche, being the East half of the S.E.
quarter of section 14, township 1 north, range 12 west, and S.W. quarter
of S.E. quarter of the same.
Cutting and stealing timber is made Felony, and those so offending on my
land, may be sure they will be dealt with according to law. I also,
forwarn any and every person from removing some timber, now being hewed
on said land, as I am resolved to prevent disposition.
W.W. Stevenson
Little Rock, April 29th, 1830 |
| 05/25/1839 |
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
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| 05/25/1839 |
SALE OF LOTS
IN THE TOWN OF CLARKSVILLE
WILL take place on Monday, the 15th day of July 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.
Notes and bonds will be executed on the day of sale.
Clarksville is the County Seat of Johnson county, situated the valley of
the Arkansas river, near the centre of the State, surrounded by an
extensive country of fertile and beautiful cotton lands, and is beyond
doubt the healthiest portion of the State. Those who wish to make
investments in town property, would do well to call and examine for
themselves. Sale attended by the undersigned Commissioners.
Thos. Powers,
Sam'l Turner
M. Rose, Commissioners
Clarksville, May 19th, 1839 |
| 05/25/1839 |
SAPPINGTON'S PILLS AND DROPS
JUST received and for sale low for cash, a large and fresh assortment of
Sappington's Pills and Drops, at the Drug Store of Webb & Smith. Little
Rock, April 30, 1839.
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| 05/25/1839 |
Situation Wanted
A young man of several years, experience in the mercantile business,
wishes to get situated in Little Rock, either as Salesman or Bookkeeper.
Best of references can be given. Address J.J.L. Hot Springs, Arkansas.
April 27, 1839 |
| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
County of Hempstead
WE have this day viewed a BAY HORSE produced to us by William
McLaughlin, and we find him to be a Bay Horse, eight or nine years old,
13 1/2 hands high, branded with a cross (x) on his left thigh, and we do
appraise said horse to thirty dollars.
Henry McCain
John Tym
Thompson Andrews, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the 13th day of April, A.D. 1839.
William Beaty, J.P.
A true copy. Teste: Simon T. Sanders, Clerk
April 27, 1839
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| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
County of Madison
War Eagle Township
Having been appointed, we have this day viewed two stray horses shown to
us by John L. Truett, and find the same to be of the following
description, viz: One to be a Bay five years old this spring, 13 1/2
hands high, some white hairs to his tail, white star in his forehead,
the right hind foot white, no brands perceivable, and we do appraise
said horse to $75. The other, 4 years old this Spring, is about 16 hands
high, Bay, some white saddle spots on each side of his back, and coat
his withers. We do appraise said stray horse to be worth $75, this 13th
day of April 1839.
John Boatright,
Joel B. Blair,
his mark James Philips, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
John Buchanan, J.P.
Filed and duly recorded, the 13th day of April 1839,
Copy. Teste.
H.B. Brown, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
Johnson County
Mulberry Township
This day shown to us by Henry Box, one stray mare and colt, and we find
the same to be a Grey, supposed to be three years old, with dark legs,
mane and tail, branded on the left shoulder with H, about 14 1/2 hands
high. One dark grey colt, supposed to be about ten months old, has a
small star in his forehead, and we do appraise them to fifty five
dollars, this the 3rd day of May 1839.
John Thomas
John Arrington
Thomas Steel, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
John Arbaugh, J.P.
Recorded the 7th day of May 1839
A.M. Ward, Clerk
A true copy from record,
A.M. Ward, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
Johnson County
Mulberry Township
This day shown to us by William Wagers, one stray mare, and find the
same to be a Bright Bay, black legs, mane, and tail, with some saddle
marks, and about 14 hands 3 inches high, supposed to be 7 years old this
spring, no brands perceivable, and we do appraise the same to sixty
dollars by us, this 24th day of April 1839.
Thomas Cockrill
J.J. Fielder
John D. Swift, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
Francis K. Jones, J.P.
Recorded May 1839
A.M. Ward, Clerk
A true copy from the record.
A.M. Ward, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
Washington County
Brush Creek Township
Personally came before me, John Loyd, an acting justice of the peace in
Brush Creek township, Willis Boyd, Leonard Wilson, and Thomas Loyd, and
presented the description and appraisement of a horse taken up by Julian
Kirk, as a stray; we the appraisers, find the horse shown to us by
Julian Kirk, to be a DARK IRON GRAY, supposed to be three years old,
about fourteen hands high, left hind foot of a whitish color, nearly to
the hock, no brands pereivable, appraised to twenty dollars.
his mark,
Willis Boyd
Leonard Wilson
his mark,
Thomas Loyd
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 23d April 1839,
John Loyd, J.P.
Copy Teste:
B.H. Smithson, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
Washington County
Prairier Township
We this day viewed three stray horses, taken up by Charles Guinn, one
tan horse, supposed to be eight years old, supposed to be 14 hands 1
inch high, branded on the left shoulder with a letter "T", the left hind
foot white, and a bell on his neck; appraised to thirty-six dollars.
2d. One black mare, 8 years old, 13 hands high, appraised to twelve
dollars.
3d. One bay horse colt, 2 years old, with a snip on his nose, both hind
feet white, appraised to 9 dollars.
Allen Collumber
Levi Graham
Bennett Speer, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the 25th day of April 1839.
A.H. McKisick, J.P.
Copy, Teste: B.H. Smithson, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
State of Arkansas
Washington County
White River Township
We, the appraisers, being duly sworn, have proceeded to appraise the
property shown to us by William Hunt. One chesnut sorrel horse, three
white feet, a blaze in his face, his left eye out, and no brands
discoverable, supposed to be fifteen years old.
Given under our hands, this the 16th April , 1839
E. Hannah
Walter Mankins
George Lewis, Appraisers
Sworn to before me,
Brackin Lewis, J.P.
Copy, Teste:
B.H. Smithson, Clerk |
| 05/25/1839 |
Stray Horse and Mare Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Johnson
Township of Horsehead
We have this day viewed and appraised a horse and mare, shown to us by
Zudok Brashares, and do find the horse to be a Bay, with both hind feet
white, some white hairs in his forehead, fourteen and one half hands
high, five years old, no marks or brands perceivable, and we do appraise
him to fifty dollars. The mare is a Bay, eight years old, with blaze
face, branded with H on her near shoulder, twelve hands high, and we
find her to be worth twenty dollars.
Willis Hays
Levi Whitter, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed to before me, the ---day of April 1839.
D.B. Norris, J.P.
Recorded on the 28th of April, 1839
A.M. Ward, Clerk
A true copy from record,
A.M. Ward, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
Stray Horse Taken Up
State of Arkansas
Washington County
West Fork Township
This day viewed a stray horse, shown to us by CHESNUT SORRELL HORSE,
with both hind feet white, a star in his the forehead, marked with
saddle spots on both sides, fifteen hands and one inch high, blind of
the right eye, supposed to be eight or nine years old, appraised to
fifty dollars and fifty cents, by us.
Zachariah Molden
John Riley
Ezekiel Estis, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, this the 15th day of April 1839.
Wm. D. Shores, J.P.
Copy, Teste: B.H. Smithson, Clerk |
| 05/25/1839 |
Stray Mare Taken Up
State of Arkansas
County of Johnson
Mulberry Township
This day shown to us by Thomas Cocksrill, one stray mare, and we find
that same to be as follows: A YELLOW SORREL, supposed to be 2 years old
this spring, the right hind foot white with a star and snip, and flax
mane and tail, about 14 1/2 hands high, with a small bell on, put out
with a leather collar and iron buckle, the bell is branded on both sides
with the letters of W and Y, and dated with figures of 1832, and was
appraised to thirty five dollars by us this the 10th day of April 1839.
Wm. Wagers
Reuben Fraley
Cim. Hill, Appraisers
Sworn to before me. Francis K. Jones, J.P.
A true copy from Record,
Augustus .M. Ward, Clerk |
| 05/25/1839 |
STRAY MARE TAKEN UP
State of Arkansas
County of Madison
Pursuant to an order, we have viewed a stray beast shown to us by Daniel
Lynch, and find the same to be a BLACK MARE, supposed to be six years
old, about 15 hands high, some white hairs in her forehead, some saddle
marks, and marked some with gears, of little white on the end of her
nose, and we appraise her to $60.
John Mooday
William Mooday
Wm. McChaney, Appraisers
April 13th, 1839
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and date above written.
Richard Clark, J.P.
Filed and recorded, 13th day of April 1839. Copy
H.B. Brown, Clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
Theatre - A new piece was produced on Monday night "Bill Screamer,
or the man of the West," by John Field, Esq., of Hempstead county. It
was wretchedly butchered, and if it had any merit, we were unable to
discover it. |
| 05/25/1839 |
W.H. Sutton & E.A. Meaney
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
The former residing at Columbia, Chicot county, Arks., will attend the
several courts of the second judicial circuit , and the Supreme Court at
Little Rock; the latter at Princeton, Miss., will attend particularly,
the courts of Washington and Boliver counties, and the Supreme - as also
the U.S. Court, at Jackson. |
| 05/25/1839 |
WANTED TO HIRE,
A GOOD COOK AND WASHER. Apply at this office.
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| 05/25/1839 |
We have this day viewed a stray Mare and Colt shown to us by William
Williams, of Horsehead township, Johnson county, and do find the same to
be a Sorrel Mare, four years old, about fourteen hands high, left hind
foot white nearly to the pastern, with a large scar on the point of the
left shoulder, no other marks or brands perceivable; and we do appraise
the said mare and colt to fifty dollars. Certified under our hands, this
April 29th, 1839.
Jesse Brashares
L.D. Williams
Jos. P. Ring, Appraisers
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and date above written,
Samuel Murray, J.P.
Recored 2d day of May, A.D. 1839
A.M. Ward, clerk
A true copy from the record
A.M. Ward, clerk
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| 05/25/1839 |
We were misinformed last week, when we stated that the s.b. Bee
belonged to Glasgow & Harrison. She was owned by Finney, Lee, & Co., of
St. Louis.
We are indebted to our New Orleans correspondent for papers to the 18th
ult. by the DeKalb. What little of interest was contained in the, will
be found in our columns. |
| 05/29/1839 |
$50 REWARD
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday last, a negro man named BEN,
aged about 35, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, stout built, dark
complexion, has several scars on his neck and arms, from knife cuts. He
is pleasant, good looking fellow, pleasant and slow-spoken. He was
purchased by Capt. Simeon Buckner at Memphis, about 6 months since, and
from that time till February, when I purchased him, he run as a fireman
on the steam-boat Liverpool, and has probably left on some boat, in
order to reach his wife in Tennessee. The above reward will be given for
his delivery to me, if taken in Arkansas, and $100 if taken out of this
state.
Tho's. Thorn
Little Rock, May 28, 1839
The World, at Memphis, will publish the above 3 times, and forward their
accounts to this office for payment.
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| 05/29/1839 |
Fort Wayne - Lieut. Col. Mason, of the 1st Regiment U.S. Dragoons,
has been ordered to take post with the four companies now at Fort
Gibson, on the ground selected for the new work (Fort Wayne) on the
Little Illinois. |
| 05/29/1839 |
We are indebted to Capt. Lemmon of the De Kalb, for New Orleans and
Mississippi papers and to Mr. R.F. Dunn of this city, for Cincinatti and
New York papers, of late date, for which they will please accept out
thanks. |
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