The Morning Star. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 239, Ed. 1 Monday, January 27, 1840 Page: 1 of 4
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THE NEOENEIG STAR
PuNixhed Dallif, Nwndays rxctpltd^ at thr OMee of the
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NING. JANUARY 27. 1840.
of curator to the
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Srhool Books.
N extensive assortment of school books, suitable for the
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years old, copper fastened, a
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Auctioneer 4 General Afent.
ingles; 40,000 feet
DOZ. Morocco Leather—allot which will be sold low
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for cash.
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JOHN EDMONDSON.
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2 casks bacon, hams and shoulders
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row, have just received
rden seed, embracing every va-
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eksle, twenty-two leaguflot Land, situated in the county of
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w
ids Christi bay: twenty leagues
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ly
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from New Orleans, 75 barrels
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ROBERT WALKER q SOL CHILD,
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settlement.
& ROBINSON.
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will please come forward and settle the same by the,fiest of Jan-
uary, 1840, or suits will be commenced immediately," without
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JOSEPH DYER,
P. W. HUMPHREYS.
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SPLENDID aiortmei
received by
will be
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-County of Harrisburg.
1st 18-10.—Notice is hereby given
ried
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the
50 kegs white lead
lb s, w hiting
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oct 23
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given to any person <
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C. KESLER A CO. "
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bats,
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les, from Loudon, a few cases of
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ceasedalso for the appoints
dren of the said Almyra Pot
said appointments be intern
in ten days, at the end of w
upon By order of
ariety of styles, and
ened and for sale by
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- USTICES of the Peace for //arrisburg county—Ofice on
Frankiin street, over the store occupied by F P Mossy, and
hours pr ’scribed by law.
Term ; cash, with appraisement.
Jan. 13-dts-227
[NUMBER 239-.
U ’T received per Neptu
Sugar, first quality, and I
it
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of Fashionnble Clothing, just
GAZLEY & ROBINSON.
AS been appointed my legal agent in Houston, for the col-
lection of all claims due me; persons who are indebted to me
5 Bbls, turpentine
5 Bbls Venetian red
Steam Boat Cards, Announcements, etc. etc. will be charged
for at the same ra e as advertisements.
T’rAll Letters and Communications intended for the Morn-
ing Star. must be addressed, post paid, to the Editor.
THE Laws and Decrees of the state of COAHUI
Bastrop, principal irogungkbe Colorado river, Hi leagues in
I SafPatricieconty, nhr dhpr- ftti: hog lose
Hopkins, deceased, I will expose
it the residence of Matthew Bur-
ADvERTISINO.—Two Dollars per sq
One Dollar per square for the second and Fifty Cents lor each
continuance.—Eight lines or less to constitute a square.
To Merchants andothers, advertising by the year, a reason
able deduction from the above rates will be made.
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On motion. Michael B Menard was called to the chair, and
William R Baker appointed secretary.
On motion; Michael B Menard, Augustus C Alles, James
Love, Msely Baker, William Pettus, Hebry R Allen and
Thos. M League, were elected Disectors of said company, by
the unanimous vote of the stockholders.
On motion Peter J Menard was 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 .
WILLIAM R BAKER, Secretary. 3
particulars, enquire of
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--ALLEN & Baker, No. 1 Long- _______
ect from Baltimore, a large and for some months, notifiesthe citizens of Houston and the public
..... ..1 ....... .... 1 at Inrerp that ho rar I l 1 atronr te anv Hivcinace At Lo ..f A »..ll«
imerican Horse, two hind feet
avinga Star on the forehead,
ind his neek. A reward of 920
Bering the above horse to
CRUGER, Telegraph office. |
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A LL persons indebted to the Star fo?1 subscriptions or adver-
Tjl tising, will please call at my office, on Main-street, and
settle the same previous to the 1st of January, 1840, or they will ‘
be placed in an officer’s hands for collection.
nov 13 dtf . ___J WjCRUGER
A AFRM TO RENT.—The subscriber will rent on reason-
Hable terms his farm on Bray’s bayou. Said farm has one
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brected by the hon. the District court in and for the county of
Harrisburg, I have levied upon and will expose to public sale
on Tuesday the fourth day of February next, at the court-house
door in the city of Houston, all the right, title, interest, and
claim of James Earle in and to a land certificate No. 1285,issued
by the board of land commissioners for Harrishurg county,
dated Houston Jan. 7th, 1840, calling for an augmentation of [
two-thirds of a league and one labor ol land—seized and taken
in execution as the property of James Earle, to satisfy a judg-
ment in favor of Jane Earle, aud will be sold by me within the
ent
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Ryo-der of John Fitzge
the chief justice, Jutgeofl
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sold for cash only.
DER the British Barque A
L London fashionable Hat
superior white drill—this daj
jan 16 -dif
OTRAYED-A dark bay
white, and one tore hoof
He had a new Manilla rope
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and '
J A Southmayd, deputy c
I ) Republic of Verns
I ROBATE Court, January
to ah whom it may corn er
ed to the Probate Court, for
the appointment of Curator
10 DOZ. hali Hose, a hue article
I UU GAZLEY & ROBINSON.
January 8-w5210 <15 227
4 For Sale
A Valuable HOUSE and LOT, situated on Franklin-street,
near the Telegraph printing-office; with the household Furni-
ture, kitchen utensils, Ac. Also a book-bindery, with a good
stock of materials, presses, Ac.; all of which will be sold low
hundred and fifty acres under fence, and seventy acres under
cultivation. He will also let out with the farm an assortment of
' stock now on it—such as cattle, horses, twine, Ac.
Inquire for further particulars of Mt. McAuley, or of my-
self on the premises. JOHN TURNER.
jan 17-d4 vM-wtf 938
nd, which will be sold low for
, that Philip Capehart has appli- '
he County aforesaid, praying for ,
b the vacant succession of J M
he personal property of the said
jest and best bidder.
__JOHN W. FOGG.
Soap, just received and for sale
GAZLEY A ROBINSON.
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rs is this day dissolved by mutu
laims against said concerh will given to business entrusted to them.
W. Buckley, Esq., who is also
ebts due.
nearly opposite the market-
N B The dockets of John Shea, James M M’Gee, WmG
Evans and J A Newlands, Esgrs, can be found at their office;
and persons having unfinished business uthe above mentioned
dockets, will find one of us always ready to aid them in their
mself
ns of
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, ADMINISTRATORSS
jx. ence to an order of the
ter of the succession of Denn
' for sale, Nonday February 3
j nett, on Cypress creek, all o
succession, for cash, to the h
23110*.
rm) Notice.
I HE Turning and Bedste d-Making business will be con-
tinued by me at the old stand. 1: . w‛e
oct 23-dl68-tf JOH EDMONDSON.
For SaUjKreighi or charter.
VP Thesuperior fast sailpg brig Nahmakanta is offered as
ibove, on the most fawrable teris. This vessel is four
ilii has an elegant and spacious cab-
; she is now lying in Galvfiston bay.
de7<ll97-lf ' ADAMS d- HARRIS
A For Sale or Rent.
f convenient dwelling house, situated on Preston-street,near
the bayou.
Also— The house and lot, with the stable attached, situated on
Prairie street, near Main, street, a desirable situation lor a
family.
Also, the lot adjoining the above, and fronting on Prairie ami
Main-st.
Also, the corner lot fronting on Congress and San Jacinto-
streets, adjoining Madam Newlands’
The above will be sold or leased on reasonable terms. For
20 bbls superior gin. 20 bbls
N B He will attend to the collection of money from the Go-
vernment; land claim"; or do business with any or all of the
Government Department.
Austin, Oct21
WOR SALE OR RENT,—A very commodious and con ven-
I ieat two story house, out houses and extensive stabling, all
in the town of Richmond, desirably situated and well calculated
for a Holeb—also will be offered for sale a quantity of household
furniture, Ac,: also a goodsupply of hay and corn, the whole at
private sale and on accommodating terms. For other particu-
lars apply to G. EVERETTE,
10 boxes chrome green
20 “ letharge
c.; all of which will be
on the estate of Edmond R Anderson, deceased, notifies all per-
sons having claims against the said estate to present them prop-
erly authenticated" for payment; and those indebted to the same,
are requested to make immediate payment, to
B F TANKERSLEY, _
My agent and attorney
DAVID R COLE, Administrator
A Found
H Pocket-Book, containing a sum of money and some few
pers, which the owner may have by paying for this advert
ment, and calling at the Post-office.
nov 11
Also, books appropriate for holiday presents for youih.
Houston, Dec 25 , d212t
IrThe Brazoria Courier, Richmond Telescope, Texas Em-
igrant and Texas Centinel will give the above 5 insertions,and
forward their accounts to J W Courtnev for payment.
( )N the 20 th of Dember, A D 1839, agreeably to The id ver-
V tisement of A C Allen and Thomas M League, Commis-
sioners of the Houston and Brazos Rail Road Company, ap-
pointed by an act of Congress bearing date the 26th day of Jan-
uary, 1839, the stockholders of said company met in the city of
Houston; and
I ) Republic of Tera County of Harrisburg.
I ROBATE Court, Jan.3, 1840—Notice is hereby giv-
Hooper , deceased, and that 1 i—, rr_______________re_________
be intended, the same must t i made within ten days, at the end j
of which time, the petition ol applicant will be acted-----
A To Rent
r commodious Store; it.being one of the best business stands
; in the city. Also a very desirable dwelling house, situated near
I the arsenal; possession of each given immediately; enquire of
sept 27 d!45-tf ____ H SANDERSON
city
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AW NOTICE.—The subscribers have associated in the
AINTS AND OIL.—At its A Harris have this day
celved by steamer Dayto
5 Bbls, linseed oil
g to purchase, will please call at
EO EVERRETTE, City Hotel
dl95 if w233f
LE By virtue of and in obedi-
J practice of the Law, under the firm of Scott A Gray. One
of them may always be found at the office of W. F. Gray, city
' of Houston. Their united attention, when necessary, will be
’ . W FAIRFAX GRAY,
JOHN SCOTT,
j7 d6-227 w236 tf PETER GRAY.
। N ‘ PR 11'A TE ItOARU
I IVIRS. MOTT can accommodate a few boarders (only) at
I her house on Milam Street, next door to the house lately occu-
pied by the Post-masler General, ami immediately in the rear
of Kesler’s Arcade. oct 15 dG 167f
sale by L. J. LATHAM,
C< gress st., two doors from Main.
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10 Boxes chrome yellow
Also, lamp black, paint-b shes, Ac
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good fire-places
by personal attention and care,
GHERIFFSSALE.—Byvirtueof an exceution to me di-
brected by the hon the District Court io and foe the county
of Harrisburg, I have levied upon and willexpose to public sale
on Tuesday, the fourth day of February next, at the court-house
door in the city of Houston, all the right. Interest, and claim of
A. S Thruston in and to a cream-colored horse, sulkey and har-
ness, seized and taken in execution as the property of said
Thruston, to satisfy a judgment obtained in the county court for
Harrisburg county at the October term, 183k, in favor of An-
drew Briscoe, and against A. R. Bodman, John W. Sbreeve,
•nd A. 8. Thruston, and will be sold by me within the hours
prescribed by law.
Terms cash, with appraisement.
Jan. 13—dt-227 J. W. MOORE, Sheriff.
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is stables second to none in the
ill be in constant attendance. A
le branch of the house; and the
’ good as the market will afford,
se, but distinct from it, a good
n will be strictly observed, and
y of wines and liquors will be
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rleans bugar, just received am)
GAZLEY A ROBINSON.
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AN the same day as above, thus elected as above, James Love
V was unanimously elected President of the Houston and
Brazos Rail Road company.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
de 24 d6-214 w4-238 WILLIAM R BAKER, Sec’y
2 boxes tomato ketchup
6 “ mustard, intin boxes
by j
jan 17 dtf
1 A BBLS, first-rate N
I U for sale by
ADAMS & HARRIS.
nJon Harris
easantly situated in different parts
on good terms. Apply at
ADAMS A HARRIS
______ k House,
M rket-Square, city of II usion.— ROBT. W ALKER in-
form" his friendsand the pube, that he has taken theexteusive
establishment formerly occupied by Mr" Brown, on Market-
square, and is now prepared W receive company. Hi" beds,
bedding and inrniture are ofhe best quality,; his rooms of a
PROSPECTUS |
OF TUB i
TEXAS CENTINEL.
m HE subscribers propose punishing in the CUy of Austin,
A a weekly newspaper, to be called the Texas Centiuel.
We deem it unnecessary to publish a lengthy prospectus, or
go into n labored exposition of the course which will be pur-
sued by the paper; but will content ourselves by promising to
use our endeavors to make it generally useful to the people of
Texas.
eomfortable chracter and ।
4 coupiry; wher a gbo older
lady will superintend the fen
table will be kept as uniform
There is attached to the ho
Bax where order and decor]
where none busthe first qual
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6) ( ) BLS. superior brany;
AU superior rum; 2000 Kars; 40,000 shingles; 10,000 feet
whie_pine plank, on board t« schr Curlew from Boston, now
lying at Galveston, and will he sold on the most favorable terms
—delivered here or at Galves
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LA AND TEXAS, complete, in Spanish and English,
just published and for sale at this office.
FINE assortment of g< s. fur and, cloth caps, just rec’d
GAZLEY A ROBIN SON.
tral situation of this room has many advantages in poinofcont
venience, to persons engaged in busines, not to be found’else-
where in the city, in addition to the superior style in which it is
fitted up, which render it desirable. . a, . ,
ALSO, " ‘ f.
Thehopse at present occupied by Robert Walker, Esq, as a
mhghtvte’s ofhhe, nearly oPpsie the Arcade.
A comfortable residence I or a small family, situated directly and five one-thirds unlocaled
opposite the residence vt the Hon. Alcee La Blanche, Ameri- ; cash an ! goods. Persons wis
-can charge d’affairs. । theothtgeof
•The above premises will be let on accommodating terms, by deco .......... .....
"pplication to HENRY KESLER NTOTIOE.— Thejco-partn | ship heretofore existing in this
nov 30 d191-tf 1N city bettween the subscri
al consent. Persons holding
hand them for settlement to
cern, that G. W. Powell has this
ath, praying for the appointment
ccession of, Almyra Powell, de
ent of Guardian to the minor chil-
ell ; and that if any opposition to
ed, the same must be made with-
ich time the petition will be acted
JOHN FITZGERALD,
I espect to persons. , 1 .
Hy. F Byrne can be found at the drug-store of Clarke Co,
or at C Bigelow’s, Main si. * .
de 17 <12051 f_____r ‘ *RWAFBN"
am To Hfnt. g-eze*.c
jiql The large room immediately over the “Arcade,” at pres-
ent occupi d by the M sonic fraternity as a Lodge r om. It is
the most superbly finished room in the city,and well medlaled
for a residence for a small family; or for an office. The cen-
f
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j KEGS Goshen butter; 1
4 boxes brandy cherries
6 baskets sweet oil
3 “ cherry brandy assorted cut nails
Just received and.for sale at the lowest cash prices, by
j l d6-223 w3 239 8 A T F BREWER
'I' Xnlice
JL he undersigned, intending to reside at the city of Austin
ior some months, notifiesthe citizens of Houston and the public
at large, that he will attend to any business at the city of Austin
that may be entrusted to his care. Thos Wm WARD
50 E xes Campbll'sNo
jan 17 Itf 231
6“)/ 1 BBLS, ground Salt,KKr sale b
.ZU) jan 17 dtf231 "
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A EDMONDSON was on this the 20th October by mutual ' A A*s several building lots, |
consent, dissolved. of the cry, which he will sell
AU persons having claims against said firm will present their H de 7 <U97tf
accounts to John Edmondson for payment, andall persons ow
ing said firm will make immediate payment to Edmondson.
GEO M. MARTIN
g g-ee
ftraph, at $19 per annum^ xrmi-nnnually in advanee.
kept. {’
The whole establishment ifitted up by the proprietor with a
desire to please tWetravell n*n:<------, -3 U! Z~
; > Mhsiiuationofthe"Mansn House" isretired and on a san- j
dy soil; the ous has brick dimaies ana*
stoves ami the pro rietor hobs
Jo give the house a characterBr comfort and order.
ael7
p res i Ade sheet
’ general assortment of fresh
rietyof ■ regatabin&q. usualljgrown in this country.
jan 16 dil 230 fl -
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' t A MR. j ‘L. NICKELSON, . ”
I 2 vT the Telegraph publishing Office, is fully aithorized to act as
Gpgoou coa ,1., Ag nt for the "Richmond Telescope," and to receipt for monies in
obate. court, entered in the mat- my nsme s. S. CALLENDER, Publisher
f Richmond, Sepr 18 d145-tf
THE MORNING STAR,
Published Dally, at the omce of the Telegraph,
BY J. w. C, UCER. “f j « ' whom 'itmay S'
Terms.—The Morning Star is published Daily, Sundays ex- 'T dayfed. .. Pe ------'. .
ecpte d, at $12 per annum, payable semi-annually in advance
ADvERTISING.—Two Dollars per square for the first insertion, ]
6) ( । Firkins Goshen Butter for sale by L J LATHAM.
AU jan 16-230 ' ___________
r Administfato’-'s notice
I he undesigned having been appointed by the hon the Pro-
bate court in and for the county of Harrisburg, administrator
2 “ cotton cards
The pper will be devoted to no man or set of men , neither
for nor against the Administration ; but will approve of the sets
of this or any other Administration, which we conceive to be
j calculated to advance the interest of the country. When we
find it our duty to oppose any measure of the Governmen, we
shall state our objections frankly, avoiding invective and per-
any opposition,to his appointment i sonal abuse.
The first number will appear during the early part of the
. upon. present session of Congress, and be published regularly there-
lid, AJ; acting in the absence of i after.
obate.silm . . ' It will give regular accounts of the proceedings of Congress,
- _____________ J- HOU I HMAY D, Dep. Clerk. with skeichesof the de bates on the most important subjects.
D Republic of Texas-County of Harrisburg Terms— Five Dollars per annum. If paid in advance, Tex-
I ROBITE Court, Jan 18, 1410— Notice is hereby given, that as promissory notes will be taken at par.
Geo. R Carradine hasthisdaapplied for the appointment ol cu- GEO. W BONNELL
rator to the vacant.succcssii® of John W H oward, dee’ed; and | J W. CRUGER.
that it any opposition to his appointment be intended, the same i Awdin, Nov 8, 1839, , wAd-tf
1 must be made within ten day, at the end of which time, the pe- A
tition will be acted upon. I 1 Jx. ___________________________,_____.......
By order of the Hon iP BUCKNER, Judge of Probate nous schools ot this Republic, is now opened in Main st third
SouruMar, deputy cl|rk d10 242 door above the Houston House.
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i for cash. For particulars, apply at the Telegraph office, or
I to HE SACKMANN,
! bov 18 dl80 tf on the premises
i$5000 Sabine Stock. Also one league and labor of
Land, situated on White Oak creek, east side of the Trinity
river, to be had low lor cash. Inquire of
dec 4 d194-tt C BIGELOW, Main st. Houston
Acting Judge of Probate
rk ‛ d10-216
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