The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 215, Ed. 1 Monday, December 30, 1839 Page: 3 of 4
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Il
of that
affico, Main at.
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id feathers; ‘gentlemens and
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, and ready made siik diessers.
ENBERG & VEDDER
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de 27 d12-224
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f>Orders from the country st
will expose for sale on the 1st
inst the late firm ot Doswell
C Glenn, who is autho
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Admimsirator's Notice
curator to the va-
of conveying
For Sab
to
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de 2 <13-214
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For Srdeor to 1 tnt.
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requested to make immediate payment
3OHS H BROWN.
de 30 d4-218
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Curator of J Rmherfrd, dec’d
Houston.
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J- W. CRUGER
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Wem
meeting be published
INARD, Chairman
i to receive all mon
country, and also to
hent.
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or rent Furan auction and comm
ire of J T Doswell & Co.
A d6-219
central location and the
t ausing it to be general- ,
1
16 bbls suga
6001be canvass’d hams
1600 pounds bacon sides
2 bbls N O sugar-house molasses
9000 lbs iron of various sizes
nond Telescope, Texas Em-
b the above 5 insertions,and
irtney for payment.
\ockJ~NEPTUNET
Galveston for New Orleans
1 %
1, a ertificate •(
peny and paying
ven: apply to
’ELL & CO
R, Judge of Probate
d10-219
ibove justly celebra-
red and for bale lows
SON & STIPN.
R BAKER, Sec’y
-----Ke-
is city in a few day*
receive subscriptions
egraph. Personsin-
ettling their accounts
UGER& MOORE
* i
T
cant!
as the Auction Mart, on
pout to engage in other
ble stand either for sale
ion house, this stand is
A IFN’S COTTOW GINS
re Gins of 45 to 51 laws «
tor um by
map d4f-f ‘ IT9,
colors; woollen half hose: grot <
sort men t colored silks; cotton
combs, assorted; rose blankets;‘e
Merchants will do well by call)
de 30 d3.216 y
1$ undersigned having been appointed
succession of George H Moyer, deceas
ing demands against said
grecably to the adver-
M M League, Commis-
nil Road Company, ap. |
lie the 26th day of Jan- .
ppany met in the city of
Balled to the chair, and
sts C Allen, James
I Henry R Allen and
• of said company, by
d Treasurer, and Wil-
^1^ ‘ Administrator's notice
I HE undersigned having been appointed by the Hon Court of
Probate in and for the county.of Harrisburg, curator on the succes-
sion of J ames Rutherford, dec’d, notifies all persons having claims
against said estate to present them property authenticated for pay
ment, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment
to ' iOHS H BROWN.
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on hands generalassortment
stings of every description,
o order, at the shortest notice
dy made coats, stocks of a su-
suspenders, &c. which will
WHITE & POOL,
li street, opposite Long-row
itly attended to.
N., r w" Utoliet
V-R2. HNICKELMON is fully authoriz
iesduehe Morning Star throughout th
recei vonbscri'tions for the same. ■ |
novB dif •
I An Just rt
I VV BBLS, superfine Floi
de 28 d2-212
4a For Rent
A Tax store on the Long-row, formerly occupied by Mon-
son Bancroft; Immediate possession will begiv
de30 d3-217 J T DOSW.
He will attend to sales of cotton in Galveston, or make ad-
TD, deP
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• 41
*-e-THE new, upper-cabi
’ill positively depart for the City S
te Sabine River, on the first day of
Personswishing to attend the sal
my depend on the boat being then
Psag, apply to
le 24 do-217
WM M CARPER,
Curator to the succsion of L R Owens, dec’d
F OR Cash only _ SMengkeoators of the Iatejaht De Brot
beg leave to inform their friends in Houston, and the country
traders generally, that they are selling off at cost the remainder
fine stock of goods brought to this city by the said John
De Brot. The stock comprises a large assortment of hardware,
a fine lot of Sheffield cutlery, groceries, dry-goods, drugs and
medicines, boots and shoes,and a splendid invoice of Paris jew-
elry. consisting of a variety of earrings, rings and bieast-pins.
To the above stock ar added the.following goods, just receiv-
ed; they are also offered at the very lowest cash prices:
26 sacks coffee
. — Moyer, deceased, all persons hav
succession, are hereby notified to pre-
sent themtulyauthenticateraeeerdigto law; and those indebt-
ed to the same, will make immediatepIRUB.'nt, to
OTTO C SACKM ANN,
Surviving partner of the firm of Moyer & Sackmann
de 30 d3-217
‘A Administrator'
AHR undersigned having been ap
! eat succession of L R Owens, de
derands against said succession ar
the; duly authenticated according t
the ame will make immediate payi
60 plough moulds
________, 10 boxes spern candles
5 boxes patent tallow candles 25 kegs nails, 4d, 6d,8d, 104
25 cannisters Dupont’s superior powder
24 M split ribbed percussion caps
1 half-pipe cognac brandy - 2 bbls American brandy
" 1 “ champaigne brandy • 2 4" gin
15 bbls northern whiskey 10 kegs white deal
5 baskets Freuch sweet oil 2 bbls rice, new crop
30jugs,of two and three gallons each, linseed oil
+ c 12 dux cotton cards, No 10 2 bbls Madeira wine
HE valuable Stand long know
Main reet. The subscribers being
busine are induced to offer thia va
, J
5 “
ted land claims to him for location.’ He feels assured, that when
sSomiymadi fFmcdiin 10sihun
and the time he has spent in traversing the country in Texas
together with his experience in the business he undertakes will
<£££ may mghgekcpersomtse tgl” entire -
Address T. P. HAWKINS,
» Peach Creek P. O., Montgomery Co. Texts
and FEEAEX K-Gen. James Hamilton, Col. Bunard E. Bee,
and Gen. Memucan Hont. ’
dec 93, 1839. 9wd 210-tf w234-tf_____________
Yvirtueofa ^A,of trust ^ren by John Hammon to
fortheuseofA. Taylor Aco, I will expose for sale on th
tending back one hundred feet.
de 21 d 10-218 „ J W CRUGER, Trustee
.______dec 25 d5-2l7
ne River.
• steam boat Rufus Putnam
abineand Gains’Ferry, on
Jan. 1840.
B of lots in City Sabine,
Lin time. For freight or
2 T DOSWELL A CO
fmotice,
minted curator of the va.
leased, all persons having
shereby notified to present
| law; and those indebted to
WPt>
TTUP - J To the Ladies
I ' 1 received, a splendid article of Corsets, corset lacings,
ombroidered capes, scarfs, handkerchiefs, mouselline de laines,
Victoriaslips, combs, kc. for sale by
de 20 d6-2l5 S A T F BREWER
H r FERDIN AND PINCKARD,
.0RMERLXof Vicksburg, Mississippi, has established himself
at Galveston, ।and offers his services to his fellow-citizens of
exas,asa Commission Merchant, in all its various branches.
Having been actively engaged for ten years in supplying the
yarious wants ofdoutherers, in the hear ofa rich cotton cown-
fry he believes himself well qualified to fill all orders entrusted
high; together with a
igh. Any responsible 1
mount of goods on con-
rHE public are bereby cautbm J not to“trade for three notes
A of hand, drawn by Ruth HArris, in fvor of Andrew H.
Long, one for two hundred dollars one for seveniy-fivedollars,
and the other for fifty, all dated Jhe 19th, 1839, at Harrisburg.
Said notes were obtained by fau, and I will not pay them un-
less compelled by law.
de 24 a3*214 | • RUTH HARRIS
A ,, Schoel ~ ~
-1N extensive assortment of school books, suitable for the va-
rious schools ot this Republic, is npw opened in -Main m. third
door above the Houston House. g •
Asostbnok appropriate for hollay presents for yopih
ErThe Brazoria Courier, Rick
igrant and Texas Centinel will gi
। forward their accounts to J W G
D Republic of Texas —County of Harrisbug.
I ROBATE Court December 28, 1839.—Notice^* hereby given
that Gabriel Jayne has this day applied to the probate court for
the county aforesaid, for the appointment ofetfFator to the suc-
cession of Geo. $ Sami Leffee, dec’d; and if any objection to his
appointment be intended, the same must be made within ten days
at which time the petition of applicant willb acted upon
By order of B P BUCK N ER, Judge of Probate
J A Southmayd, deputy clerk . d 10-294
D Republic of Texas—County of Harrisburg
H. ROHATE Court, Dc, 28, 1839—Notice is hereby given, that
John -nes has this day applied for the appoitment of cu-
rator to the vacant succession of Abraham Gokney' dec’ed; and
that if any opposition to his appointment be intended, the same
atthecndofwhich .a. X-
By order of the Hon B P BUCKNER, Judge of Probate
J A Southmayd, deputy clerk d10223
• D Republic of Texas -County of Harrisburg
J. ROBATE Court, Dec’ber 28th, A D 1839 -Notice £ hereby
given to all whom it may concern, that C C Norton has this
day applied to the Probate Court, praying for the appointment
of curtorto the vacant succession of Virgil Collins, deceased:
and that it any opposition to the appointment be intended the
same must be made wiihin ten days, at the end of which time
the petition will be acted upon. I
By order of B P BUCKNER, Judge of Probate
J A -octhmayd, deputy elerk______________ d 10- 223
t la
drpatch glass, &c. All orders executed with neatness and ‘
P de 21 d26-235 w4-38
—Notice is hereby giv-
James M Clay has this
ring for the appointment
.of Waikins Clay, de-
Mid appointment be i«.
h ten days, at the end of
toon. ,
T* " Tail*
JL he subscribers keep constant!
of cloths and cassimeres, and 1
which they are prepared to mak
and at moderate prices.
Also, a small assortment of re
perior quality, silk handkerchiel
be sold low.
and examining the abovestock.
_____ _ GAZLEY & ROBIKS ON
Q Not^n. •
•0NNETS! Bonneist—MRS ROBINSON, respectflly in.
forms the public that she has latly arrived from New Orleans
with a fashionable assortment ofancy Tusk and straw bonnets;
also fashionable collars and sh insets; white, silk hose, black
do, cotton do, artificial flowers Ud feathers; gentlemen's and
ladies horse skin gloves, andblak thread do,and an assortment
of ribpns, corsets, laces, and sho4, and ready made silk desses,
and other fancy articles—to I R und at No 5 Long-row
de« ■ “d2-21s
IM—H 1 .i ,| .............. m-
for sale low for cish.
not Milled by any in this city, for it
length itime it has been established,-yauszg awve generay
ly know throughout the Republic. 1 if store is large and com-
modiou: 25 by 45, and three stor » ’ ’ 1
ware-hcse, 23 by. 40 feet, two stories
person prchasing,will receive a larg
signmenfor H & V.
I * uh 17 notify ’ ” —
HEundersigned returns his most gratefulaeknowledgments
charges, the owher can come in possei
de 26 d3-215 i
A LL persons having claims a jinst lie late firm ot Doswell
-1. Adams & Co, are requested to present them ; and those
indebted, to make payment to Mr fames C Ji....
rized to settle the unsettled businds of said firm. '
Mr Glenn can be found at the s
de27 ’ •
A DAMS & HARRIS have just received and offer tor sale
-1 low for cash only, an extensive assortment of dry goods,
clothingland groceries,consisting of brown and (bleached domes-
tics, English, French and Ameican calicoes, English and
French merinoes, cottanades, satinetts, linseys, flannel, ladies’
cans and shoes, white and colored shirts, pantaloons, coats and
cloaks, brandy, wine, rum, gin, brown and loaf sugar, molasses,
cordial, champaigne, rice, soda and sugar biscuit, potatoes, &c.
. de 30___________- ________ dl0 224 w3-230
Q Just received
LY ADAMS & HARRIS,a small invoice of Books.
Also, 2 cases fine hits, and 1 case fine capp. de 30 d3-217
6)00 MATT RA8SES lor sale low forcash, by "
da 30 45-920 ADAMS & HARRIS
‘OR RENT--The S tore-house lately occupied by T D Fisher
I & Co, next door to Hedenberg & Vedder; for terms, apply to
, , , AD HEDENBERG, or
de 30 d4-219_______ HEDENIERG & VEDDER
PoA‛E"Couh,TDecizS,oasorRonzsbarK
en tal whom it may concern, th
day led his petition under oath, p
ofcuator to the vacant successioH of
cease, and that if any oppasition to
tende, the same must be made wit
whicltime the petition will be acted
Byrderof B P BUCI
(N thoth of Dember, A D 1839 i
• tisernt of A C Allen and Thor u
sioners otthe Houston and Brazos t
pointed ban act of Congress bearing 4
uary, 183/ the stockholders of said c 4
klouston;nd |
On mo. Michael B Menard wi s
William Raker appointed secretary I
On motny Michael B Menard, Au a
Love, Mely Bakar, William Pett N
Thos. M. engue, were elected Diiecl i
the unaniqus vote of the stockhold n
On moti Peter J Menard was elec e
liam R Bae, Secretary to the compa i
On motif;. I
Resolved', the proceedings of t
in the variquuspapers of the Republic,
. MB
WiHAM FAKER, Secretary. ,
(N thesamday as above, thus elect
V was unamoasly elected Preside!
Brazos Rail Fed company. ‛
On motion, e meeting adjourned.
de 24 d6-2144-238 WILLIA
Mr j- L. ECKELsONwticleav)
for the interiorHe is fully authorized G
for, ando rive all amounts due the T
debted » us, will confer a great favor by
immeditely m presentation.
nv l dtf f E d
Steam
WILL leay
on the 30th inkant, instead of the 27th, the
।regular day, Wing detained for the purpose
‘ --------”>grad espa: c hex for the Govern-
( J ili ■ ■ (ird sidii l
above, James Love
the Houston and
HEDENBER *& VEDDER,
__________ L de21d11-tf
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T-==m=
1
dos rowan do; satinetts assorte.
Naples,, assorted coloi; anai
adkfs; cheneal shawla ladies’
l ate.
30 boxes claret wine 15 baskets champaign* wine
4 boxes Cgvendish tobacco 1 dox jars assort’d pickles
1 bale domestics,Tovar 4- wide
G doz linen, muslin and calico shirts, dtc &c.
IrThe counry merchants visiting Houston, are respetful-
ly requested to call, as bargains can be had.
Highest price given for United States funds, gold andsiver,
hides, deer skins, pecans, &c. ■ < • 1.. j
Store in. Main street, next door above W D Lee, Esq.
de 30 ’ d6-220
t EdR&te EVTEiIrETTE, General auctioneer and Agfct,
vT No 1 City Hotel, reurns his most sincere thanks for pest
favors, and most cordially solicits a share of the citizens’ inlu-
ence, and a continuance of patronage. Having recovered frim
my late trying, severe and dangerous illness, my office will be
•pen daily terbusiness, commencing on Monday; Dec 30. V
de 30____2 , p-—n - d2.216 4
4 At Auction and Private Sale. vt
0 ALES at auction will be attended t» daily, at heme or r
part of the city.
At private sale, 10,000 acres of valuable lands, and 150
lots in different parts of the country.
20 or 30 houses, stores and ware house4 <
The lease of a house and store on Main-street.
For sale, and a part trade, one of the most pleasant and desi-
rable family residences in the city.
de 30 d3217_______ GEORGE EVERRETTE
A Wanted,
partner in a valuable business, with a cash capital of one or
three thousand dollars
Also wanted, a man whh a wife; the man to attend a garden,
• and the woman as house-sxyant; apply to
de 30 d3-217 ‘ N GEORGE EVERRETTE
1 HEoDORE Lehmann, Portrait Painter
Intending to remain a short time in this city, would be pleased
—5 D -15 -ADe lo Painting i ortraits for thse who may deem
it proper to patronize himL,and who wish to have cortect like,
nesses for themselves or friends. Ris room at present is in the
building recently occupied by the Government, in the left hand
passage, aP-stairs, where persons are invited to call.
________ -___ dws.r
R Constable's Sale
LAEPUBLi of Texas: county of Harrisburg—By virtue of an
execution te me directed by Sol Child, Esq a Justice ofihe
Peace of said couaty, I have seized and will expose at public r
auction on Saturday, 21st day Dec , 10 o ciook, A. M; in Cjty or
Houston, on1Main-sireet, at No 5 Long row, several sets of tur-
ned bedstead posts ready for framing. Also two elegant high
post bedsteads, seized as the property of John Edmondson, to S.
tuff an execution in favor of Samuel Kelly "irn"
de 13 diO-212 HARRIS G AVERY, Constable
Look Out—Strayed or Stolen ‘ "
I rom the subscriber, on the eve of the 17h instant, a dark
sorrelhorse, fifteen and a fourth hands high, with a strip of
white in hN forehead.' Said horse had on when he was taken
a saddle, bridle and martingale. Anyone returning him, or
qately 1 we raedersisned where he may be found, shall be ade-
^de 18 d4-209 w 1-234 ___ HR ALLEN
‛1) ", Mayor's notice
.IHIS isto givenotice to the publie, 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 d204-ide________________GEG W LIVELY, Mayor
D Republic of Teaas—County of Rafrisburg. F ' ’
X ROHATE 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 for the appointmeatof curator
to the vacant succession of J. Antonio Padilla, deceased; and .
that if any qpposition to his appointment be intended, the
ememustbe made within ten days, at the end of whici tinne
the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER, Judge of Probate
J A Sobthmayd, deputy clerk. ,* _________ d 10-21 9
D Republic of Texas—County of Harrisbure.
- robatk Court, December 23, 1 839.—Notice is hereby given
to ah whom it may concern, that Frederick W Smith has appli-
ed to the Probate Court, for the County aforesaid, praying for
the appointment of Curator to the vacant succession of Thome
unn, deceaned, and thatif any opposition,to his appointment
be intended, the same must be made within ten days, at the end
of wbich time, che petition of applicant will be acted upon.
By order of the Hou. Benjamin P. Buckner, Judge of the Pro
bate Court.
_________ J. A SOUTHMAYD, Den, clerk.
TT t Mr Hy. F. Byrne j ses-
—-A been appointed my legal agent ineouston, for thecolu
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, 1840, or suits will be commenced immediately without
respect to persons. ‘2 "0355
c te” bfoundat thedrug-store ofClarkea c.,
„de17d2ost___________ _________RWAr8ON
‛T Notice.
t^y "class No n.are the drawn numbers of the Texas Star Lot-
30— 15—9- 407—6453" 10—31 —55—68 35
« 810,000 Capital Prize, "
Class No 21 will be drawn on Saturday, December 28 1239
X hedonagersfofse For ticets apply at the man!
or single.« Tickets,95; halves,9a50.56ejhe inpackages
de 23 d6-9l6 p RICKEQUD & CO, ^Maaii /
(joD received on Storagesp commissionisyinr-
IT d: 14 d202f 05‛LEAGUE, ANDMEWsae
,1. , , SEFERENCR&
Galveston—Col James Li ve, Dr Levi Jones, Gen M Hunt
Galveston, Peg, 1839 (Civilian] d48-268
Notice ——
L HE partnership heretofore existing under the firm of Fan-
ger & Bowman, is this day dissolved by the death of-Mr C. B.
i E anser. Any person or persons having any claims against the
said firm, are hereby notified to present their acrounts accora-
ing to law, within sixty days from date; otherwise they will not
j be noticed by the subscriber.
All persons indebted to said firm, are hereby requested to
make immediate payment, to
Puonm"ezuitpd.Bo,tsafosozerzarriebyrgyen"i
vhom it may concern, ahat John W Stogg has This lav an-
days:
«BBUCKNER, Judge OfPrpbaid
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