The Morning Star (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 218, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 2, 1840 Page: 3 of 4
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BY ADAMS Jr MAURIS.
THIS DAY at 10 o'clock will be sold in the Store-bouse of
II SanderMia nearlhe Cily Hotel; a Urge assortment of
clolhingnnd ether merchandize as follows:
43 dress coats 10 over coats
10 camblct cloaks 70 pair pantaloon
10.) Sac vests 3 pieces towelling
liO flannel shirt" 15 ps. col'il cambric .f- linen
20 dozen hdics'and gentlemen's ho-c 3 doz gloves
5 pieces linen lawn 30 doi spool - cotton
12 col d spreads G baits she:
2 daz cotton wadding 9 doz bed cords
1 boxes tobacco 3 pieces osr.aburgs
G hearth rugs 3 valises 6 trunks
ij doz stocks 3 doz suspenders e- ' dl-217
BYCOMPTO:X Iv .SCHUYLER.
P P SrllUYLl'.R Auctioneer
THIS Day at 10 o'clock a coml'ortabicilwelling-honse one
lot on Commerce street near Main nearly opposite messrs
Adams & Hairis' store.
Terms One-third cash; the balance in two equal instalment:
ofSandSimmhs.
Also lObbls whiskey a dogin 5 do cognac brandy 1 trunk
of fine colts and vests 2 cases siik hats Ate
de31 4116
r"jl Admimli iter's XMtc
1 ue undersigned having been arpointed curator to the va-
cant succession of James 11 War icld deceased by the honora-
ble Probate court of Harrisburg county hereby notifies all per-
sons having demands against said successiou to present them
duly authenticated; and. those indebted to the deceased are re-
quired to make immediate pavruint to
CHXRLES BIGELOW
j3 d3-2J0 Cur-ilor J J 11 Warfield; deceased
A 'Vast Sate
greeablt to the requirements of a Deed of Trust made to
jnebv John SStansbarj of the city of Mansion on the 27th
day of tlay last and reconlcd in the office of the cierk of this
county on record of deeds D page 292 I will expose al public
auction at the City Hotel in lite cily of Houston on Monday
the (Uh dav of January 1840 at the hour of 3 P M Lots No 5
and C in block No 83 in the city of Ho iston according to the
original plot of said city of Houston as made by Mes-rs G &. T
H Borden.
Said lots have a grist-mill a 'd necesstry offices thereunto at-
tached on them and arc believed to have a clear title from the
Aliens; the stlc howcvei will .inly convey such titleaslhe sub-
scriber is authorized by his deed to convey and ill take place
unless the property should be previously sold by private con-
tract according to the deed of trust.
Terms The first SI50 may be paid wilh 517 of the promis-
sory notes of the government; the balance must be paid in spe-
cie unless otherwise direated by John S Stansbury on the day
of sale.
j 1 d.V233 A BRISCOE
T private sale a likclv Negro Girl about 33 vear ot age.
QCdl ai--l I uuiiiriuii ui ovjuu iuciiv
T Notice
lie following are the drawn numbers of the Texas Star Lot-
tcrv class No 21:
33 2 37 44 33 10-54-G4 51 73 il 55
310000 Capital Prize.
Class No 22 will bo drawn in front of the Managers' office.on
Saturday Jan 4lh 1840 at 5 P M.
Packages of 23 whole tickets for S123 warranted to draw at
least SCO. Package- of 25 half tickets au2 50 warrai.ted to
draw S30 and may draw the four highc'l capitals.
de3ld3'-221 P B1CKFORD&CO. .Ifonagers
T Administrator's notice
HE undersigned having been appointed by the hononible
Court of probate for the coui.ty ot' vrisburg. administrator of
the vacant succession of James II Warfield deceasid hereby
notifies all persons having claims against said succession to
present them properly authenticated for settlement; ar.d those
indebted are requested ti make immediate payment
detll d3-218 J.AS CONGER
E-JRUE EVERIIETTE General auctioneer and Agent
Jo 1 Uity Hotel reiurns ins- most sinrere l liar. K" tor past
favors and most cordiallv solicits a share of tha citizens' influ
ence and a continuance of patronage. Having recovered from
my late irying.severe and dangerous il'ness my office uiil be
open daily for business cnmiacMcing on o'.day Dec 3'i.
de30 d2-2l8
SAf Auction ar.d Private Sale.
ALESat auction will V attended to daily at home or any
partoftheciiv.
At private sale 10030 acres of valu.-.Me land' andl"0city
lols in different parts of the country.
23or3Dho'J!cssto'tcsai:d ware Louse
The lease of a house and store on Main-street.
For sale and a part trade enc of i!.e most piensant and desi-
rable family residences in the city.
de 30 d3 217 GEORGE EVERRETTE
"I fAO JasFrccTiceT
XJJ BBLS. sitperSne Flour; for sale low for cash.
de 23 .12-317 HEDENDERG c VKDPER
F Silling Vf al Cast
OR Cash only. The executors of the late John De Brot
beg leave to inform their friend in Houston and the country
traders generally that thevare selling olFat cost the remainder
of tharnne stock of good brought to this city by the said John
De Brot. The stock comprises a large assortment of hardware
a fine lot of Sheffield cutler groceries dry-goods drugs and
medicines boots and shocssnd a splendid invoice .f Paris jew-
elry consisting of a variety of ear-rings rings and breast-pins.
To theabovi: stock are added the folio-ring goodsjustieceir-
ed; they are also offered at the very lowest c ish prices:
25 sacks co-Tec 15 bbls sugar
1500 pounds bacon sides SOOIbs cauvass'd hams
2 bbls N O sugar-house molasses GO plough moulds
2000 lbs iron of various si zes 10 boxes sperm candles
5 boxes patent tallow candles 25 kegs nails 4d 6d8d lOd
25 canmsters Dnpont's superior powder
21 M split ribbed percussionc.ps
1 half-pipe cognac brandy 2 bbls American brandy
1 " champaigne brandy 2 ' gin
15 bbls northern whiskey 10 kegs white lead
5 baskets French sweet oil 2 bbls rice new crop
30jngsoftwoandthree gallons each linseed oil
12 doz cotton cards. No 10 2 bbls Madeira wine
30 boxes claret wine 15 baskets champaigne wine
4 boxes Cavendish tobacco 1 doz jars assort'd pickles
1 bale domestics over 4-1 wide
6 doz linen muslin and calico shirts &c &e.
"QrThe country meichanls visiting Houston are respectful-
ly requested to call as bargainscan be had.
Highest price given for United States funds gold and silver
hides deer skins pecans &c
Store in Main street next door above W D Lee Esq.
aejw dr2-
PKeuublic a Texas Count? ol Barrisburg
BoaTE Court Dec. Term 1839.- Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may c nceiu that Wm B Harrison has this day
filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment of cu-
rator to llie vacant succession of Jno B Simpson dee'd and that
if any position to the appointment be intended the same most
be m.v.c within ten day at (he end of which lime the petition
of applicant will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNEil Judge of Probate
J A SicrnMTD deputy clerk ill 0-225
5 licpubtic at Texas Ooumy ot ILrrrisburg.
. BosiTE Court bee. Term 1830 Notice is hereby given
to all shorn it may concern that Ezekiel Nugent has this day
apclicd for the appointment of cuaior to the succession of Ro-
bert F Nugent deceased; and that if any objections to his ap-pointin-nt
be intended the same must be made within ten days
at the crid of which time the petition of applicant will be acted
up-n.
By ordcrof Court.
illO-2-Ti
J A SocTnMtvp deputy clerk
G
WS30 Rtteard Texas money
ILL be given by the undersigned for the deli
very of a
except a gotched ear some while feet and a blazed face; had on
at the time of leaving a Spanish saddle and bridle the l.rirflecil.
ver plated.
de30
M B GRAY
d6-2J0
) Republic ot Texas County of Harrisburg
. aoniTE Court lice. 31st 1839 Notice is hereby riven to
all ulura it may concern that A. S. Thrustnn has this day
fild hi petition under oath praying for the aproinlmtnt of cu-
rator tDthe iacant succession of ilenry W Fontaine dee'd;
and that if any opposition to his appointment be intended the
same must be made within ten daysnt the end of which time the
petition will be acted upon.
By order or B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A SnGTnmrp.dcpty clerk dIO 225
P Republic of ' cxas -county of Harrisbtng
Ror.tTE Conn Dec. 31 ln39 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that Ferdinand Ger'ach has this day
pel mured under oatli lorlbe appointment 01 curatoi tome va-
cant sc .-i-e' sinn l G.-o. De Stocleil'th dee'd: and that if any
opposiiwju to his appointment be ini- nded the same must be
ina.ie -"Whin ton d i'ys at the end of which lime the petition of
applic. at will be acted upon. '
Byutd:rnf II P BUCKNER Judge of Piobitc
JA-utrrnvivn deputy clerk d 10-225
P Republic f Tlrx.is: County of Harrisburg
romte Court December 31 1S.W. Notice is hereby given
to all v. .wia d may coucern that .Jesse V Randel has this day ;
filed In petition under oath praying for the appointment of
ciiraiu.1 to the vacant succession of John T Rrndel deceased;
andlhi il'sny opposition to his appointment be iniend-d the
same ti iistbe'iKide to this court within ten days at n hich lime
the pea ion illbe acted upon.
Byo.ilerof B P BUCiCsER Judge of Prcbae.
JAt'otTHMAVn depty clerk d 1 0235
Honfcrr
pariner in a valuable business with a cash capital of one or
three thousand dollars.
Also ..-anted a man -iiha wife; the man to attend a garden
and ihc woai.-in as house-servant; apply to
de 30 d3-217 GHOUGE EVERRETTE
PIteputlic of Texas County ot Harrisbuig.
boeite Court December 28 1839. Notice is hereby given
that Gattfiel Jayne has this day applied to the probate court for
the county alofesaid for the appointment of curator to the suc-
cession oi'Geo. ( Siinl. Leflee dee'd; and if any objection tohis
.ipi.jiut neat b; intended the same must be made within ten days
at which time the petition of applicant will b- acted upon
By or.lcrol B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A SocntuivD deputy clerk dlO-224
Republic ot Texas County of Harrisburg
rot-rE Court Dee. 2S 1839 Notice is her by given that
J.rhn J tes has this diy applied for the appointment of cu-
rator to the vacant succession of Abraham G--zney dee'ed; and
that il a:iv opposition to his appointment be intended the same
intis be :indp within lea days at the end uf which time the pe-
liiion w-'l be acted up-on.
By or ler of the Hon B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A t irriiiuTn dcpuiy clerK d!0223
Repuilic of Texas County ol Harrisburg
roe-te Couit Dee'ber 30 183!) Notice is hereby given to
whom i may concern thai George Williams has applied lo the
the Proa lie 'Court praying lor the appointment of curator
lo the vac int succession if Edw'd E Williams dee'd; and that if
any opp sition to his appointment be intended ihe same must be
made w- hin len days Iroin the publication hereofai which time
thepeti' on will be actrd upon.
By or.icr of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate.
J A Sccthmayd depty clerk dIO 224
Republic of Texas Count y of Harrisburg
nun re Court Dec. 30 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom i. may concern that John W Fogg has "this day ap-
riitd for 'he appointment of curator to the vacant succession of
Dennis 'lopkins deceased; and that if any opposition to his ap-
pointinc . be intended the same mist be made within ten days
at tae en 1 of which time the petition will be acted upon.
By ot.i-r of B P B UCKNER Judge of Probate
J A S cthmayd deputy clerk dlO-224
Lost
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' N lW 27th inst a brass Key. The finder will confer a favor
on the o-r.-ierhy leaving the same al the Star office as it can be
o f n-i use o any other person. de3l dl 217
fit Scezrs! iSearst Scears!
i uc subscriber begs leave lo inform Ihc citizens of Houston
and liu' lovers of a good segar that he has opened a segar
storeNo2City Hotel where he will be happy to supply those
who maj favor him wiihacall with an article of superior qual-
deSrt
TI10S aUlN'LAN
d6-.-20
bOll Kii.Vt' TaeSt-ire-horuc lately occupied by T D Fisher
Ot l; n.xl doer lo edenbrg ec Vedder; lor V rms apply lo
A D iEDKMIERG; or
dcSO .i:-219 EDr.Xt'EKtt & VEDDER
B
Just recetred
Y ADAMS i HARRIS.a small invoice of Books.
Also 2 cases fine h us and 1 case fine caps. de 30 d3-2l7
200
"4 .M.VITRAsSES lorsale low for cash by
ae ou na-.oj avamb cc nnieitio
ril ninu(rurr's notice
I HE undersigned having been appointed by the on Court of
Probate in and for the countv.of Harrisburg curator on ihe tucces-
sionof -lines Rutherford dee'd notifies all p. rsons havuig claims
against s-Jd estate to present them properly authenticated for pay
rn?nr and thoso indebted are requested to make immediate payment
io JOItS BROWN.
de30 d'-218 Curator cf J RutlH-iford dee'd
JTJST r ceived a general assortment of dry goods consisting of
cbihs assorted colors; Marsedles. Valencia and silk Vest-
ings; hue skin cassimeres; cordcl do; rowen do; satineiis assoned
colors; wmllen half hose: gros do Naples assorted colors; an as-
sortment colored silks; cotton hdkfs; cbeneal shawhr; ladies'
combs ajwrted; rose blankets; etc. etc
3ierchs'its will do well by calling and examining ihn abwe stock.
de 30 ril 216 GAZLEY & ROUhNSOX
f"R Tailtring.
X nEsuli-cribers keep constantly on hand a general :iss.rtmcnt
.of cloths and cassimeres and vrstings of every dtsciipiion
which th:y are prepared to make to order at the shortest u tiee
and atmc.Ierale prices.
Also r. small assortment of ready made coals stocks of a su-
perior qti'ility silk handkerchiefs suspenders .c which will
be sold low. WHITE POOL
de 27 d!2 224 Main street opposite Long-row
CTUrcers irom me country sinciiy aiiennea to.
ALL persons having claims against the late firm ot Doswell
Adams & Co are requested to present them ; and those
indebted to make payment to Hi Janes C Glen who is autho-
rized to settle the unsettled business of said firm.
Mr Glean can be found at the store oi J T Doswell & Co.
de27 . dS.219
T
X HE
VSL The store on the Long-row formerly occupied by Maa-
iHn Bancroft; Immediate possession will be given: apply to
Me 30 d3-217 J T DOSWELL i CO
SckaH Bnks.
N extensive assortment of school books suitable for tae va-
rious scoots ot this Republic is now opened in Main St. third
door above the Houston House.
Also books appropriate for holiday presents for youth.
Houston Dec S5 d212tf
Ijf-Thc Brazoria Courier Richmond Telescope Texas Em-
igrant and Texas Centinel will give the above 5 insertions.and
lorward their accounts to J W Courtney for payment.
4& For Sale or to Rent.
MS. 'TIE valuable Stand long known as the Auctitn 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 it
not equalled by any in this city for its central location and the
length uf time it has been established causing il to be general-
ly known throughout the Republic The store is large and com-
modious 23 by 45 and three stories high: together with a
ware-house 23 by 40 feet two stories high. Any responsible
per-on purehasicg.will receive a large amount of goods on con-
signment for HiV.
WEDENBERG &. VEDDER
ousion. de 24 d21Mf
Auction Sale
Y virtue ofa deed of trust given by John 'Hammon to met
for the use ol" A. Taylor&co.I will expose for sale on the 1st
day of January next 11 am at auction on thepremises to the
highest bidder for ready payment in the promissory notes of the
government Lot ro seven in block twenty-five in the city of
Houston; sail loi fronting fifty feet on Austin street and ex-
tending b.ck one hundred feet.
de 1 .110-218 J W CRUGER Trustee
P FEffDINAND PINCKARD
X ormfriy of Vicksburg Mississippi has established himself
at Galveston :md offers his services lo his fellow-citizens of
T'Mis as a Commission Merchant in all its various branches.
Having been actively engaged for ten years in supplying the
various wants of -southerners in the heart ofa rich cotton coun-
try he believes himself well qualified to fill all orders entrusted
tohi care
He will aiiend to sales of cotton in Galveston or make ad-vj.h-cs
on the same for shipment to New Orleans or elsewhere.
Office in Cap. Deck's buildings nearly opposite the custom-
i.OUM.
HEFEREXCE&
Gilnion Col James Lt ve Dr Levi Jones Gen M Hunt.
Galveston Dec 18.19 Civilian d48-2S8
Motice
ie partnership heretofore exisiine under the firm of Fin
ger & Bowman is this day dissolved by the death of Mr C. B.
t anger. Any person or persons naving any claims against tne
said linn are'hereby notified to present their accounts accord-
ing to law within sixty days from date; otherwise they will not
be noticed by the subscriber.
All persons indebted to said firm are hereby requested to
make immediate payment to
CHARLES BOWMAN Curator and
de 14 dIO 213 Surviving partner of the above firm
I THEODORE LKIIMANN Pntnit Painter
ntending to remain a short time in this city would be pleased
to devote his time to painting Portraits for those who may deem
it proper to patronize nim and who wish to have conect like-
nesses for themselves or friends is room at present is in the
building recently occupied by the Government in the left hand
passage up-stairs where persons are invited to call.
del7 - dJO&tf
AHEDENBERG & VEDDER
UCTIONEERS Land Agents and Cotton Brokers No
55 Main street Houston.
de 21 d2111f
ril Aiayir'i notice
J. ms is to give notice to the public that an election will be
held on the first Monday in January next 1840 at the court-
house in this city for Mayor city Recorder eight Aldermen
and one city Constable. The polls will open at 10 o'clock A
-M and close at 2 P M.
de 17 d2i)4-lde GEG W LIVELY Mayor
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg.
ROBATE Court Dec. 23 1839 Notice is herebygiv-
en lo all whom it may concern that James M Clay has this
day filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment
of curator lo the vacant succession of Waikins Clay de-
ceased and that il any opposition to said appointment be in-
tended the same most 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 Socthsutp deputy clerk dlO-219
PRepiiblicof Texas County of arrisburg.
KOBTr. Court Dec. 20 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that Ferdinand Gerlach has this day filed
his petition under oath praying f.r the appointment of curator
to the vacant succession of J. Antonio Padilla deceased; and
that il any opposition to his appointment 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 Soi'Tnaivp deputy clerk. dlO-2lS
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburrr.
kobatk Court December 23 1839. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that Frederick W Smith has appli-
ed to the Probate Court for the County aforesaid praying for
the appointment ol Curator to the vacant succession of Thomas
Nunn deceased and thatifany oppositionato his appointment
be intended ihc same must be made within ten days at the end
of which lime the petilion of applicant will be acted upon.
Ily order of the Hon. Benjamin P. Buckner Judgeof the Pro-
bate Court.
d!0 219 J. A. SOUTHMAYD Pep. Clerk.
HMr By. F. Byrne I
A been appointed my legal agent in oostnn for the col-
lection of all claims due me; persons who are indebted to me
will please come forward and settle the same by the first of Jan-
uary 1810 or suits will be commenced immediately without
respectto persons.
Ily. F Byrnccanbefoundatthcdrug-store of Clarke i Co
or at C Bigelow's Mainst.
de 17 rliOJtf R WATSON
GOOD received on Storage :wd Commission by
de 1 1 d203tf LEAGUE ANDREWS rt CO
A Carriage and Harness complete forsale by
dell d203tf LEAGUE A.VDREWSCO
M-R-.i. L. N1CKELSON will leave this city in a few days
for the. interior. Ik is fully authorized lo receive snbscrip'ions
for- anj t receive all amounts due the Telegraph. Persons in-
Jebted j us uillconiera great favor by settling their accounts
imrneilU'c!yin presentation.
novlSdtf CRUGER MOORE
MNeliVe
R. J. L. NicxEuust b fully authorized to receive all mon-
ies due the Morning Star throughout the country and also to
receive subseri- lions for the same.
nov 18 dtf J.W.CRPGER
A HUN'S COTTON GINS-Sixteen of the above justly celebra-
ted O'uiB of 15 to 51 saws each just received and for esle low
for cash by JACKSON STIFF.
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