The Morning Star (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 217, Ed. 1, Wednesday, January 1, 1840 Page: 3 of 4
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BY ADAMS A HARRIS.
TO-Momw at 10 o'clock will be sold in the Slore-honse of
H Sanderson near the City Hotel; a Urge assortment of
clothing and other merchandize as follows:
48 dress coals 40 over coals
10 camblet cloaks 70 pair pantaloons
100 fine rests 3 pieces towelling
30 flannel shirts 15 ps. cel'd cambric p linen
SO dozen ladies'and gentlemen's hose 3 doz stores
5 pieces linen lawn 30 doz spools cotton
12 col d spreads 6 bags shot
2doz cotton wadding 9 doz bed cords
4 boxes tobacco 3 pieces osnaburgs
6 hearth rags 3 valises 6 trunks
2 doz stocks 3 doz suspenders etc etc. dl-217
BYCOMPTON ASCHVYCER.
P P SCHUYLER Auctioneer
nnHIS Daj at 10 o'clock a comfortable dwelling-house one
JL lot on Commerce-street near Main nearly opposite messrs
Adams A Harris' store.
Terms: One-third cast; the balance in two equal instalments
of 3 and 6 months.
Alt MtUsk key&dogia5doeefnacbrandy ltrnak
of fine eoatt and Tests 2 cases siik hats Ac.
de 31 dl-216
Administrator's So ce
. Its undersigned havine been aoDointed bv the honorable
Conn of probate for the countv of flarrisbnr?. administrator f
the vacant succession of James HWarfield deceased hereby
no ifies all persons having claims against said succession to
present them properly authenticated tor settlement; and those
indebted are requested ti make immediate payment.
de31 d3218 JA8 CONGER
TO Eslray netta
4JL hen up by Albert Pratt and estrayed before John Fitzger-
ald J P the following described est ray viz: a bay horse with-
out marks and brands about eisht years old fillccn hands
high with two hind and left fore feet white and appraised by
Philip Capehardt and Sloman Wheeler at fiftv dollars.
de 31 W3-238 J A SOUTHMAYD dept clerk B C
t;
l HA Just received.
A JJ BBLS. snperfine Flour; for sale low for cash
de 23 112-217 HEDSNBERG A VEDDER
F Uing Off at Cost
OR Cash only. The executors of the late John De Brot
beg leareto inform tbeir friends in Houston and the country
traders generally that theyare selling offal cost the remainder
ofthat fine stock of goods brought to this city by the said John
De Brot. The stock comprises a large assortment of ir.rdware
a fine lot of Sheffield cutlery groceries dry-goo is drugs and
medicines boots and shnesand a splendid invoice uf Paris jew-
elry consisting of a variety of ear-rings rings and brerst-pins.
To the above stock are added the following goods just teceiv-
ed; they are also offered a: the very lowest cash prices:
S sacks coffee 15 bbls sugar
1500 pounds bacon sides S03lbs rauvass'd hams
2 bbls N O sugar-house molasses 60 plough moulds
2000 lbs iron of variojs siz-s 10 boxes sperm candles
5 boxes patent tallow candles 25 kegs nails -Jd 6d6d lOd
25 cannisters Duponl's superior powder
24 M split ribbed percussion caps
1 half-pipe cognac brandy 3 bbls American brandy
I "" champait.de brandy 2 " gin
15 bbls northern whiskey 10 kegs white lead
5 baskets French sweet oil 2 bbls rice new crop
30 jugs of two and three gallons each limeed oil
12 doz cotton cards No 10 2 bbls Madeira wine
30 boxes- claret wine 15 baskets chainpaigne u ine
4boxes Cavendish tobacco 1 doz jars avsort'd pickles
1 bale domestics over 4- wide
6 doz linen muslin and calico shirts Ac Ac.
JJrThe country met chants visiting Houston are respectful-
ly requested to call as bargains can be had.
Highest price given for United Slates funds gold andsilver
nides deer skins pecans &c.
Store in Main street next door above W D Lee Esq.
de30 36-230
ft EORGE EVEKKETTE General auctioneer and Agent
VT No 1 City fjtel returns liiu;o sinine thank? for past
favors and most cordially solicits a shire of the citizeis' influ-
ence and a continuance of patronage. Having recovered from
my late trying severe and dangerous illness my office will be
pen daily for business commencing on -Ho iday Dec 30.
dc30 d2-316
SAt Auction aud Private Stile.
ALES at auction will be attended t daily at home or anv
partof theciiy.
At private sale 10000 acres of valuable lands and ISO city
Icis in different parts of the countrv.
20 or SO hou'es stores and warehouse
The lease ol a house and store on Main-street.
For sale and a part trade one of the most pleasant and desi-
rable family resident.es in the city.
de 30 43217 GEORGE EVERRETTE
A Wanted
partner in a valuable business with a cash capital of one or
three thousand dollars.
Also wanted a man itha wife; the man to attend a garden
and the woman as house-servant; apply to
de30d-217 GEORGE EVERRETTE
P Republic of Texas Couniy of Uarrisbuig.
bobats Court December 2d 1639. Notice is hereby given
that Gabriel Jayne has this day applied to the probate conn for
the county aforesaid for the appointment of curator to the suc-
cession of Geo. f-Saml. Leflee dee'd; and if any objection tohis
appointment be intended the same must be made within ten days
At irhich time the petition of applicant will b acted upon.
Bvorderof BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A Sodtbhitd deputy clerk d 10-224
P Republic of Texas County ofHarrisbnrg "
aoaiiaConrt Dec. 28 1839 Notice ts hereby given that
jonn Jones nas mis oay appnea inr tne appointment ol cu-
rator to the Tacant succession of Abraham Gozney dee'ed; and
that if any opposition to his appointment be intended the same
m ust be made within ten days at the end of which time the pe-
tition will be acted upon.
By order of the Hon B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J "A Soctbmatp depniy clerk dlO-223
P Republic of Texas County ot Harrisburg
route Court Dec'ber 30 183!) Notice is berebr given to
whom it may concern that George Williams has applied to the
the Probate Court praying for the appointment of curator
to the vacant succession of Edw'd E Williams dee'd; and that if
any opposition to his appointment be intended the same must be
made within ten days from the publication hereofu which time
the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate.
J A SotrramTP depry clerk dlp-224
Republic tj Texas Count J of Harrisburg
noun Court Dee. 30 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that John W Fogg has this day ap-
plied for the appointment of curator to the vacant succession of
Dennis Hopkins deceased; and that if any opposition to his ap-
pointment be intended the same' must be made within ten days
at the end of which time the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A Soctwutd deputy clerk dl0224
OLost
N iheSTth iiStf-a brass Keg. The fiaderwill confer a favor
fill th iMDOiIbKi JV Vihh 1A P- VMM ILa ? -.A -. T -AM -
on the owner bv
i no u to
f r by Vyi r.g the same at the Slar office as it can be
auvs. ner pcison. fle.il ai Ml
rP I Krs! Serars! Scram
JL be subscriber begs leave to inform tfi: citizens of Horn ton
and the lovers of a good segar that he has opened a segar
store No 2 City HoteL where he will be happy to supply those
who may favor him with acall with an article of superior nual-i'y-
THOS Q.UINLAN
de 30 d6-20
I1 OR RENT TlieSiure-houso lately occupied by T D Fisher
A Uo next door to fludenberg A Vedder; for U rma apply to
A D HEDENBERG; or
de30 d4-219 HEDENIIERO & VEDDER
ADAMS & HARRIS have just received and offer for sale
low for cask only an extensive assortment of dry goods
clothing and groceriesconsistingof brown and -bleached domes-
tics English French and American calicoes English and
French merinoes cottanades satlnetts lingers flannel ladies'
caps and shoes white nnd colored shirts pantaloons coats and
cloaks brandy wine ram gin brown and loaf sugar molasses
cordial champaigne rice todaandsntar biscuit potatoes Ac.
Je3i) dl0224 w3-23
BJust received
Y ADAMS A HARRIS a small invoice of Books.
Also 3 cases fine h its and 1 case fine caps. de 30 d3-217
500
MATTRASSES for sale low foreash. tav
de 3045-220 ADAMS A HAHAIS
' 1 Administrator's Notice
1 as undersigned having been appointed curator to the va-
cant succession of George H -loyer deceased all persons bar-
ing demands against said succession an- hereby notified to pre-
sent them dulyautheiticated according to law; and those indebt-
ed to the same will make immediate paymznt to
OTTO C SACKMANN
Surviving partner of the firm of Moyer & Sackmann
nc30 d3-217
Mnr Rent
I'm store on the Long-row formerly occupied by Mon-
son Bancroft; Immediate possession will be given: apply to
de30 d3-217 J T DOSWELL i CO
'1 Administrator' o notice
X HE undersigned having been appointed by the Hon Court of
Probate in and lor the couniy .of Harrisburg curator on the succes-
sion of James Rutherford dee'd notifies all persons having claims
against saiu esuie 10 present mem properly auinenucaiea tor pay
ment and those indebted arerequestod to make immediate payment
to JOHN H BROWN.
de30 d4-2I8 Curator of J Rntheiibrd dee'd
"I UST received a seneral assortment at drv cmodft. ponsislinffof
J cloths assorted colors; Harsedlea. Valencia and s-Jk Vot-
ings; buckskin cassimeres; corded do; rowe-i do; satinelt'i assorted
colors; woollen half hose: gros de Naples assorted colors; an as-
sortment colored Kits; cotton hdkls; cluneal shawU; ladies'
combs assorted; roseblankets;etc.etc
Merchants will do well by calling and examining the above stock.
de30 d3 216 GAZLEY 4. ROBINSON
T Tailoring.
BEMibscriliers keep constantly on hand a general assortment
f cloths and cassimeres and vesiings of every description
which they are prepared to make to order at the shortest notice
and at moderate prices.
AIs o a small assortment of ready made coats stocks of a su-
perior quality silk handkerchiefs suspenders tec. which will
be sold low. WUITE A POOL
de 27 dl2-224 Main street opposite Long-row
ij-uraers irom me country smelly attended to.
ALL persons having claims against the late firm ol Doswell
Adams A Co are requested to present them ; and those
indebted to make payment to Mr James C Glenn who is autho-
rized to settle the unsettled business of said firm.
-Mr Glenn can bn found at the store ol J T Doswell A Co.
de27 d6-219
AScAo-l Books.
X ;tensivc assortment uf school books suitable for the va-
rious sc iools ol this Republic is now opened in M tin st. third
door above the Houston House.
Also books appropriate f .r holidav presents for you'h.
Houston Dec 33 d212tf
33rTiie Brazoria Courier Richmond Telescope Texas Em-
igrant aud Texas Ceutiuel will give the above 5 inrtiunsand
forward their accounts to J W Courtney for payment.
Steam Packet NEPTUNE
WILL leave Galveston for New Orleans
on the 30th instant instead of the 27th the
J regular day be ing detained for the purpose
of conveying despaches for the Govern-
dec 25 d5-2l7
For Sabine Rher.
'Tbc new. unper-cabin steam boat Rufus Mm
will positively depart for the City Sabine nnd Gains' Ferry on
the Sabine River on the first day of Jan. 1S40.
Persons wishing to auend the sale of-lots in City Sabine
may depend on the boat being therein time. For freight or
passage apply to
de24 JG-J17 J T DOSWELL A CO
TArfiftinuira ofs notice.
he undersigned having been appointed curator of the va-
cant succession of L U Owens deceased all persons having
demind-i against said succession are hereby notified to present
them duly authenticated according to law; and those indebted to
the same will make immediate payment to
WAf M CARPER
dc24 d3-214 Curator to the succession of LR Owens dee'd
ML. For Sale or to Rent.
MS. I'UE valuable Stand long known as lac Auction Marl on
Main street. The subscribers being about to engage in other
business are Induced to offer this valuable stand either for sale
or rent. For an auction and commission house this stand is
not equalled by any in ibis city for its central location and the
length of lime it has been established causing it to be general-
ly known throughout tueRepnblic. The More is large and com-
modious 25 by 45 and three stories high: together with a
ware-hnse 23 by iO feet two stories high. Any responsible
person purchasing.will receive a large amount of goods on con-
signment for H A V.
HEDENBERG A VEDDEK
Houston. de 21 d21l-lf
ON the 20th of Dember A D 1839 agreeably to the adver-
tisement of A C Allen and Thomas ALeague Commis-
sioners of the Houston and Brazos Rail Road Company ap-
pointed by an act of Congress bearing dale the 26ih day of Jan-
uary 1839 the stockholders of said company met in the city of
Houston; and
On motion. Michael B Afrnard wrs called to the chair and
William R Baker appointed secretary.
On motion; Michael B Menatd Augustus C Allen James
Lore M sely Baker William Peltus Henry R Allen and
Thos M. League were elected Directors of said company by
the unanimous vote of the stockholders.
On motion Peter JAfenard'as elected Treasurer and Wil-
liam R Baker Secretary to the company
On motion
Resolved That the proceedings of this meeting be published
in the various papers of the Republic
M B MENARD Chairman
Wiluim R Hiicb Secretary.
iXND now in the hand of tai-'undeTslrned a certificate of
fond isvnt-it In T M Kmlrh D. ! i " T1.
! chfKfleowoerao:onieinpossessionoflt. '. J'
"- ''- j u mu&ELSON
At the Telegraph offico Main st.
MK. SNELL house sign and ornamental Painter corner
.Preston and Fannin-streels opposite Keslers Arcade
respeetrully solicits a share of public patronage; he will keenom
nana and sell low for cash paints oils lurpentina varnish W
Ht ;- t -" viucrs uecuica witn neatness anal
depa'ch. de2i d26-K5 w4-tr3S
np Pxitic notice. "
A. HE undersigned 1 returns his mtstgrateralacknowledrmeaia
for the confidence of those friends who hare heret.for. entnb-
tedland claims to him for location. He feels assured that who
examined the selections will bt fouidtohave been advanta-
geously mde He will continue to locate lands for bis friends:
and ue time he has spent in traversing the country in Teias.
rl' J?h-hls "V!" ' e business he undertakes wUf
warrant him ib making the promise to rive entire satisfaction 'o
those who may engage his services.
Address T. P. HAWKINS
Pcl Creek P. O Montgomery Co. Texas.
Kjr""cc-Gen. James Hamilton Col. Barnard E. Bee.
and Gen. Memuean Hunt.
Bdec 23 1839. 2wd 210-tf w234-tf .
Y virtue of a deed or trust given by John Hammoo to met
for the use ol A. Taylor Acc-1 wiU expe for sale on the 1st
f?ri.0Ir ???J1arT "elt. I . at aucUon on the premises .o the
lugnest bidder for ready payment in the promissory notes aftae
government Lot No seven in block twenty-five in the city of
Houston; said lot fronting fifty feet on Austin street and ex-
tending back one hundred feet.
de .'I dlQ-218 J W CRDGER Trustee
P FERDINAND P1NCKARD
A oaMtaLvorVicksburg Mississippi has established himself
at l.alvestonnnd offers his services to his fellow-citizens af
I Y!ie fl q " stm t ....
- .- - . u.nunoa jKTcnam in an its various tranches.
Having been actively engaged for ten years in supplying the
VHms?n's ontl''-. in ihe heart of a rich eaton conn-
try he believes himself well qualified to fill all orders entrusted
to bis care
He will attend to sales of cotton in Galveston or make ad-
vances on the same for shipment to New Orleans or elsewhere.
hocemCP' Deck's buildings neariy opposite the cusiom-
REFERENCES:
Galvcslon-Co James L. ve. Dr Levi Jones Gen M Hunt.
QalvcMon Dee 1833 Civilian d48-268
J. ue partnership herelofote existing under the firm of Faa-
ger 4 Bowman is this day dissolved by the death of Mr C. B.
Fanger. Any person or persons having any claims against tbc
laid hrm.are hereby notified to present their accounts accord-
Jngto law within sixty days from dale: otherwise they will net
be noticed by the subscriber.
All persons indebted to said firm are hereby requested to
make immediate payment to
.. JT CHARLES BOWMAN Curator and
de 14 dIO 213 Surviving partner of the above firm
THEODORE LCIIMANN P trait Painter
ntemhxo to remain a short time in this city would be pleased
to devote his lime to painting Portraits for these who may deem
i jjivfci ivuuuuiujiu auu wn wisu 10 nave correct tiae
jiesses for themselves or Iriends. His room at present is in th
fuilding recently occupied by the Government in .ne left hand
assage up-stairs where persons are invited to call.
del? d305tf
AHEDENBERG A VEDDER
DCTIONEERS Land Aacwra and Cotton Baoxtaa So
65 Main street Houston.
' Je24 daiiif
HI Mayifs notice
I ills is to give notice t the public that as election will be
iield on the first Monday in January next 1840 at the court-
Jtouse in this city for Mavor city Recorder eight Aldermen
Ind one city Constable. The polls will open at 10 o'clock. A
M and close at 2 PM.
de 17 d204-tde GEO W LIVELY Mayor
PRcputlitof Trial County of Harrisburg.
ROBATE Court Dec. 231839 Notice is hereby giv-
-tl to all whom it may concern that James M Clay has this
I 'a i- filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment
'i. curator to the vacant succession of Watkins Clay de-
reaped and that if any opposition to said appointment be in-
tended the same must be made within ten days at the end of
which time the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A S .iMiTD depniy clerk dlQ-219
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg.
fobatz Court. Dec. 20. 1839 Notice is hereby siven to all
rhom it may concern that Ferdinand Gerlach has this day fi'ed
'..is petition underoath.prayingfortheappoinlmenlof curator
u the vacant succession of J. Antonio Padilla deceased; and
hat it any opposition to his appointment be intended the
(tine must be made within ten days at the end of which lima
he petition will be acted upon.
B order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
I J A Soetbmatp deputy clerk. dlO-818
P Republic of Texas- "ounty of Harrisbuif .
roBATi Court December 1839. Notice is hereby given
o alt whom it may concern that Frederick W Smith has appli-
i d to the Probate Court lor ihe Couniy aforesaid praying for
ae appointment ol Curator to the vacant succession of Tbonaas
'Sunn deceased and lhat if any oppositionlo his appointment
e intended ihe same must be made within ten days at the cad
i.f bich time the petition of applicant will be acted upon.
By order of the Hon. Benjamin P. Buckner Jndgeoflhe Pro-
Irate Court.
dlQ-219 J. A. SOUTHMAYD Pep. Clerk.
HMr fly. F. Burn
As been appointed my legal agent in Houston for the col-
I action of all claims due me; persons who are indebted to' me
'fill please come foiward and settle the same by the first of Jan-
uary 1840. or suits will be commenced immediately without
le-neelto nersoos.
Ily.F Byrne can be found at the drug-store of Clarke A Co
t r at C Bigelow's Main st.
de 17 dgQSif B WATSON
.r OOD ree ived oa Storage and Commission by
J de 14 d303tf LEAGUE ANDREWS ACQ
A Carnage and Harness complete forsale by
J. de 14 oaCtf LEAOUS ANDREWS f- CO
(IT . Notice
a VLr. J. L. NICKELSOX will learetbis city in a few days
i r the interio '. He is fully authorized to receive subscriptions
'ir and to receive all amounts due the Telegraph. Persons in-
debted to us will confer a great favor by settling their accounts
immediately on presentation
nov IS dtf CRUGER A MOORE
"hT Vtia
(VlR. J. L. NicnLsoic h fully authorized to receive all moo- .
ifs due the Morning Star throughout the countiy an d also to
leceiresnbscri-lions for the same
nov 18 !ti ' J. W. CRUttER '
N the same day as above thus elected as above James Love
P wauf.a"m"aslTe"clea "BWal 0I " Hsuston and iarTSCOTiXNGINS-SixteenoftiealinejiunJycelcbR-
r ; r -. . i -. ua uioiu a to ai saws emeu jusi receiv on anuioraale low
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