The Texas Banner (Huntsville, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 1, Ed. 1, Thursday, October 21, 1847 Page: 3 of 4
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THeIsTATJE OF TEXAS', ) September Term,
&RIMES COUNTY. S & 1847.
PROBATE NOTICE .
1"S hereby riven to the widow, children, distributees,
X creditors aid their legal representatives of the es-
tate of Isaac Pitts, deceased, that-Hugh L. Cown and
Elizabeth Ann Pitts, administrator and administratrix,
have filed their acpount forfinal settlement of Baid es-
tate and presented to the judge all their vouchers and
"exhibits in rslationto the same, which have been exa-
mined and Mated for allowance, and will apply for a
discharge at the next term of tho Hon. Probate Court
to be held in an'd for said coanty on tho last Monday
and 29lh Nov. 1847. . All persons interested aro re-
quested, to attend and contest if they think proper.
Byprder of Geo. M. Pafnck, Probate Judge.
Given under my hand at f Sra,
Oct 1, A. D. 1847. "&' X- iT ""
o21 3t TJik. P. C. G. O.
ALL honorable sportsW aro liercby forewarned
from making any bet or wager with ashington
T.Tfserof-thisBlace, as ho has utterly refused to
Huntsville, Oct IB, 1847 d21 St
INSURANCE. .
Rv nnnlir.ation to US Fo- 'frS
i fnm tho time efshipment, y&msi
t T fliifH
.on consignment on consignments to our address, from
places of landing on. the Trinity iivcr to Galveslon.
premium. ft j
By Flat Boats, Sail Vessels, or Steam Boats, 1J per
, qonL. ....
Steam Boats altogether, 1 per cent .
o214m RICE, ADAMS, & CO.
T&dphKing, Memucan Hunf James Walker
KING, HUNT, $ WALKER, ...
iTactars arib Qlammission illercljants,
saauasurance cau u .....-
21 CUIP-ST.,KEWOKLE.VVS, LA. 01 IV
tl. nnmlitTnnnl Vinxilricrht certifioato of
T OST- The conditional headlight -certifioato of
JLl Henry Ford for 640 acres., No. 250, issued 4th
December, 1839, hytho Uoardof Land Commission-
ers of Montgomery county. Notice isf hereby given
that if said certificate is not found within sixty days, I
vill apply to tSo Commissioner of tho General Land
Office for a duplicate of the samo
o21 9t JOHN CARUTHERS.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURE.
SartIieiiWaie-JEartlien Ware
A Kew, Iking in Texas.
. -. .SHABEN & BROTIH5R
HAVE On hand from their own factory
a large Assortment of Earthen-ware
of all kinds and shape, such as lilk pots,
jBuUer Jars, Dishes of all kinds, Tea and
.Coffee puts, BovIs, Wasli pans. Lard pots of
all sises and variety. Orders from the coun-
trv will be met with attention.
Pots or Jars of any kind or shape made
to order. , .
N. B. This Earthen-Ware is made only
rulf a mile from Honstori, where the Clay
renders forlal, and it is said by Merchant
both in Houston and Galveslon that thi-Eerihen-ware
is equally as goo as that from
Liverpool or elsewhere. Houston April, '-17
April 27. 1S47. - SFABEN &. BRO.
J. TZ. WADE.
JAS. F. CRUGER.
"Wade Sc Cruger,
Xtlcgraph Buildings, Houston Texas.
Ilav-' just received, and intend keeping
on hand a constant supply of Fancy and
Staple DRY GOODS, Groceries ILirdwase.
U'iots and ShociuJleadvlmade-clothing, and
olher articles suited to the wants oi the coun-
try, which Ihcy offer fotr sale, low for cash,
or country produce.
Houston BaK 9, 1S46.-dec 22
W. R.MO O.RE
Attorney & Counsellor at JLaw
Livingston, Polk Co. Texas.
JSenjamin S. Wilson
'IIVES Notice, that he has opened a
J Store in Huntsville, for the supply of
GROCERIES, Dry Goods. Hardware, Cioc-
kery, Glassware, Hats, Boots and Shoes,
" Clothing, Drugs and Medicines, and all kinds
"of Staple goods suitable for Plantation use;
part of which he has now on hand? and will
be regularly receiving fresh supplies, and of-
fers them for sale on reasonable terms, and
asks for the support of the community.
Store East side of the Public Square.
- June 1, 1847.
JDaivrence A Stochdale.
COUNSELLORS 4- ATTORNEYS AT LAW
.AlloJMira, Grimes County, Texas,
Will give prompt attention to all business
intrusted to them,
briefer to Hon. Jps.JjOve, Dr. Levi Jones,
Galveston? L.B. Chase, M. C, Tennessee;
.Hon. Jas. R. Underwood, Elijah Hise, Esqr.,
John B. Bibb, Esqr., Kentucky.
March 20th, 1847. 28 Gm
70S. C. 5IEGGIXSOJC. B. THEODORE SMYTH.
Mesrsisison & Smytii;
ATTORNEYS COUNSELLORS AT LAW
JT1LL attend the Federal Court and
Vy State District Court at Galveston,
and the Courts of the Seventh Judicial Dis-
trict. Jos. C. Megginson, Office Galveston,
R. Theodore Smyth, Residence, Montgome-
ry, tf
W. 31. RICE, E. JS. KrcHOLS
Kice & Nichols,
Wholesale and Re'" il Merchants,
Mam st., Houston.
DOCTOR THRUSTOiVS-
Pills:
"EW And fresh .supplies of this justlj'
celebrated Medicine, an effectual and
speed remedy for ague and fever, and all
intermittent and remittent Fevers, are now
being distributed over the principal parts of
Texas. He deems it inexpedient to enter
into a lengthy detail of the well known and
ong tried virtues of this preparation. The
Anti Fever Pills having been reduced to fif-
ty cents per box. make them at once, the
cheapest, as well as the most e ectual reme-
dy now offered to the public as a family
Medicine. Also Dr. Thryston's Anti Bilious
, purgative Hills at twenty cents per box, for
purifying" and cleansing the svstem, will be
- found a valuable preparation as a purgative.
The above Medicines for sale in every town,
county and neighborhood in Texas; and for
sale at the Stores of S M Wybrants-nnd
Taiil Mersfelder in Huntsville, Jeft by
, J. G. WALKER
Distributing agent for Texas.
March 2, 1847- ly
s -; ' E. O. Zijrnch.
' Commission JHerchant and
COTTON FACTOR.
Strand Galveston, Texas.
--Nor; 10; 184&;
5!!!!!l!?!!!! 0ks' dc- ilhYt)aibsc, etc. (ffonbilrotcs. t ccjal Ibxurtismunts -
E. Bff. .Bar vis
EALS In all kinds of Country Produc
will give the highest market price fc
Corn, Hides. Pecans, Meal, Butter. Poultie
Pork, Bacon, dec. &c.
He also has on hand, a well selected stock
of Dry Goods, and Groceries of eierydcs
sription, suitable to the City and Country
retail trade.
HoustonfSjjM door above Bachelders it.
Congress Street.
Nov. 10, 1846.
SHACKELFORD & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Good
Boots, Shoes1 xiardtcarc, Cidlcry, c.
TOGETHER With a genera! and con.
plete assortment of Groceries and Li
quors, constantly on hand.
They will also give their particular atte.
tion to the sales andfrslupmcnt of Coltoi-
Hides, etc., in this.or.to any oftheNori:
ern-or Foreign markets, and attend to the
receiving and forwarding of all articles l't i
theiinterior.i
Houston Oct. 21. 1S4G. nov. 3.
Shipping Commission y Forwarding House.
William A. Gold,
Brick Wharf, Galveston, Tevns.
DEALER In Staple Goods and Groceries.
WILL Attend to the receiving and
Forwarding merchandise or produce
directed to his care, to any point desired; or
the sale of produce at Galveston.
Advances made onkConsignuiems of Cot-
ton, Hides, Peltries, &c. v .
Orders executed accompanied with remit
tances of cash or produce.
May 4, 1S47. ly
LiWE. ntosu.
, r. W. 3IULU.K.
and
General Grocers, aijd Dealers in DRY
GOODS and all other Merchandise,
-r-m -i 1 " -1 -n. . ;
ivnoiesaic ana nctaii,
Strand, Galveston,
Texas.
N. B. -No commission chaiged en the sale
of Cotton or other produce cousigned to us.
Nov. 10, 1S46.
r. .Fohn X. Bryan,
Surgeon IBentist.
OFFICE on the N. E. side of Qourt Bouse
Nov. 17. 1S4G. Square, HOUSTON.
ApothecaaVs Hall,
Corner of Main and Franklin Streets,
Houston, Texas.
ITTrENRY Evans, keeps constantly on
gg hand at his well known establishmeut
of Fresh and genuine Drugs and Medicines,
Best English Calomel, French Quinine. Cold
pressed Castor Oil, Camphor, Opium, Rhub
arb, Ipecac, &c, together with an assort
ment ol Patent Medicines; Gray's invalua-
ble Ointment, Daily's Pain Extracter, Glov-
er's Celebrated Ague Medicines, Moffats and
Brandreth's Pills, for which he is sole Agent.
also an assortment o the best Trusses.
OoinTfry Urdcrs,"punt.lualty" dttWlIZitoT-'
Houston Nov. 10, 1S4G.
l;ewi A. JLevv;
ONFECTIONER And Manufacturer of
Cordials and Perfumery, in all the'r
branches.
Parties can be fiirufchcd at the shortest
notice, and on the most reasonable terms.
N. B. Tho- subscriber has Jgjpaslnre one
mile S. E. of town, where he will have
hoises kept, 01 furnished with provender on
moderate terms.
He will endeavor to accommodate all who
favor him with a call. L. A. LEVY.
Houston, Nov. 10, 1S4G.
Henry- Hublicil,
Galveston, Texas.
Wholesale dndHetail dealer in Dry Goods,
clothing, hat, Loots, shoes, hardware, etc.
Where a good and general assortment may
be found, and will be sold at the lowest pos-
sible prices. Persons visiting Galveston are
invited to examine the Stock for themselves.
Brick Store, near Doswells wharf.
Galveston, Dec. 22, 1846.
THE undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens of Huntsville and .Old
Montgomery county, that he has been com
missioned by Governor Johnson of Louisiana,
to take depositions, acknowledgements and
proofs of deeds &c. in the State of Texas,
for the State of Louisiana.
Office on Main street, Houston.
- THOS. V. MORTIMER.
June 2 1847. -Cm
W3T.:jr.ltTCE. c. IV. ADA3IS E. K. NICHOLS.
Bice. Adams & Go.
Galveston, Texas.
KEEP On hand a large and well assort-
ed stock of Staple and Fancy DRY
GOODS; also Groceries, Western Produce,
Crockery and Glassware, Hats, Boots and
Shoes, ClolMnfr, and all kind of Goods suita-
ble forTTantation ue.
N. B. Cotton, or other produce, received
and shipped, or sold, free of Commission
when accompanied with orders for goods.
Nov 10, 1846.
Hry Croods Store.
THE Subscriber -would respectfully in-
form the public that he has just re-
ceived from the North a large and splendid
assortment of Dry Goods, consisting of eve-
ry article which the countrj'demands; which
he will sell cheap for Cotton, Hydes or cash.
A short credit will be given to good men.
JOHN J. JACOBS
Houston, Nov. 1846. -dec. 1.
DARZ1ZA fc JUDSON.,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law.
rTTTT 1 .. t . ...
1L1L1 iuteiia to all business entrust-
ed to their care, in the third Judi
cial and adioinimr Counties. Thev will rrivp
all information in reference to iand, within
itooertson land District, and act as general
land agents in this State. Barzizn. is nkn.
commissioner of Deeds- and Depositions for
mR rirnin nt vipmnm
I'rancis L. Barziza. office in FrniAHn Rn
ocrtson Uounly, Jl exas.
George II. Judton, office in Leon Connty.
Texas. Leon Co. Dec. 28 '4fi
7 .
RANDOLPH HOUSE.
THE Undersigned, grateful to the pub-
lic for, their past patronage, takes plea-
sure in informiug his friends and old custom-
ers, that in his large and beautiful house, le-
cently elected on the corner of Jackson and
Cedar streets, he has -opened a splendid
assortment of LIQUORS, to which he calls
their attention.
HARVEY RANDOLPH
Sep. loth, 1846.
" HSfitfTSYIIiliE JLNN. '
PTnHE Undersigned would respectfully
g , inform the public, that he has rented
the Tavern heretofore occupied by.Mr. John
F6v.of this place. Evcrv attention will be
show n to travellors w ho may see proper to
faor him witha call.
His Stable ii good and well fuinisl'ed.
JOHN EEENAN.
Jan. 25, 1847.
Prlvate-EHSeriamsaesaf.
BY James Coalter, on Cypress Creek,
20 miles from Houston, on the road
leading from Houston to Montgomery Iiunts-
villc; &c. Wrgons and hories can now
cross on the new bridge.
Nov. 10, 184G.
tGlrnoM's Hotel, Montgomery.
THE Undersigned begs leac to state to
the p"ublic, that he has rented the
Public house'heretofore kept by B II Hoisted,
at which place he v.ill'spaic no pains to ac-
commodate all who may give him a call.
. His house is roomy and the table furnished
with everj-thing the maiket affoids.
. His Stables arc well furnished and'eonve-
nienth prepared to take charge of any num-
ber of Horses. Oats, corn and fodder in
abundnucc; and at the low price of $1 for
the night, including man and horse.
Boarding, without lodging per month $8 00
" with1 " " " 10 00
'' per day . - 50
Dinner, breakfast and supper, each, 25
Feb. 16, 1S47. E. L. ARNOLD
Houston House Hotel.
rg"UIE Subscribers having taken this well
a known establishment, situated in the
business pait of the city, has just been fitted
up, for the occommodation of boarders and
Tiavellers.
The table will be supplied with the very
best the market affords, and no pains spared
to render those comfortable, who favor them
with a call. The travelling community are
respectfully invited.
KELLUM & BREWSTER.
Houston, Nov. 10, IS 16.
HBracken Honse Motel.
THE Subsciiber respectfully informs the
citizens of Walker, Montgomery, and
Grimes counties, and the public generally,
that he has opened a Hotel of the above
name, which will be kept in the best man-
ner, or as good as any House in Houston.
His table will at all times Le furnished with
the best the market affords. His Stables
supplied with plenty of provender; and his
prices to suit the times.
- - - joiin -o
Dec. 22, 1846.
im-oz,KM4r,
Brick Mouse.
Fraxkxi:v Street Houston.
THE Undersigned having taken the
abo e establishment, (formerly occu-
pied by B. N. Scsstims, Esq.) and having fur-
nished the same with entirely new furniture,
is now prepared to entertain all w ho may
give him a call; being determined tofuinish
Bis table with every delicacv, this and Gal-
veston markets afford, he confidently solicits
a share of public patronage. His rooms are
large and admirably adapted for comfort
ihrough the coming Winter; being amply fur-
nished with fire places, etc. etc. There is
also a good stable attached to the House-
Dec. 22, 1816. J. W. SCOTT.
Hew livery Stable.
M. HOGAN having fitted up a large
new Stable in the rear of the lower
brick house, neir the bavou, will have con
stantly on hand a good supply of provender.
The stall are convenient, with dry dirt floors.
Charges moderate.
0$- K rses kept for Hire.
Houston, March 9th, 1S47. 12m
yiixym;mtt 1 ..n.wjmmi.i ri 1 powr rag ao
Roberts & Co., '
Dealers in Drugs, Oils, Groceries, Wines',
Brandies &.c. &c.
Corner of Main and Congress Streets
Houston .'
03-AI1 Imported direct from New Yoik.
ViUVSHATTUCIv. J. II. LE PERT.
4SHATTUCKr& ZePERT
Auction Commissionjaiid Foricafdifig llousr
j& Galveston, 'Texas.
Keepon handj a general assortment 0!
DRYGO'ODSjClothing, Boots Shoes, Hats
GroceriesfBiquors, etc. suitable for Countn
trade. -"
N.D. Cotton and, other produce received
ind sold free of commission w hen accompa
nicd with orders for goods. Cash advances
made on cofton, or other produce when con
signed to our friends in New Orleans and
Now York.
Refer to R,. D. Blossom Esq. Ga!vestony
" Rice Adams & Co. "
" Wheelock Scott New York,
" W. S.-Conant, "
E. S. Keep, New Oi leans
Dee. 22 1846
Sampson & Co,
Wholesale and Retail Merchants,
ARE constantly receiving a general as
sortment of Dry Goods, Groceries.
Liquors, Hats, Clothing, Hardware, Cutler,'
China, Earthen, Wood, and Willow Wai.j,
Books, Stationary, &c, New Brick Stoi 2
upper corner Long Row, Houston.
jiexhv sA3irsox, r. j. iiart atjd co..
Houston. New Orleans.
March 16, 1817.
Win . J!I . Hudson,
Strand, Galveston.
DEALER In Groceries, Produce, Dry
Goods, Liquors, etc. Importer of
ilavaua Cjjrais. Cotton Broker. Advances
made on consignments of cotton "or other
produce. Also the highest market price paid ,
ibr the same.
Galveston, March 9, 1847f i
Tfo Tim T9'TTn.- B?
Wholesale and Hetail
M E R C H A N T,
Zlain Street Houston, Texas:
Where the highest market prices will In
paid for cotton, Beef hides, Bees-wa a ,i
Peltries. And goods sold at unusually It w
prices. ,. Dec 22, 184G.
-' JSTciv Goods.
THE undersigned would respectfully in-
form Ilieir friends and the public ge-
nerally, that they have received, and are
now opening in their new Store House, on
the North side of tbe public squaie, part of
their stoch of goods, (part having bsen lost)
purchased by one of the firm in Philadelphia
last fall. They expect soon to add to their
stock, a gmrial assortment; r.nd are deter-
mined to sell goods as cheap as they can be
purchased elsewhere.
J heir mends will please give them a call
and examine their goods.
J. C. &. S. R. SMITH
IIunlsiile Julv 13, 1817.
New Cheap &o3yI
TTUST rescued by the subscriber direct
qj? from Ncw-Yoik and Philadelphia, a
good assortment of Spring and Summer
Goods, consisting of Btilzorinc, Bireges,
Painted Lawns, Muslfns, Ginghams, Cali-
coes, Cambrics, Jaconets, Swiss, Book and
Mull Muslins, Bishop Lawns, Bobinets,
Laces. Edging", Black Laces do., Silk and
Muslin Shawls, Collars, Vails,Handker-
chiefs, Holiery, Gloos andSjMitts, Sun
shades, Fans; a great variety of Trimmings;
also Linen and Cotton Drilling, Jeans, Gam-
broons, Camlets, Shirtings, Checks Irish
Linens, Linen Sheetings, Diaper, Napkins,
Musquito Kets, Umbrellas, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, ready made Clothing, etc. all of w Inch,
together with his former slock, wilk-be sold
very low. al 13 tf P. MERSFELDER
HOjrAs GIB1.3. SA.MJFOKD ST. J GIBBS
r&e w f o a !
f U 1HE bndersignei have now on handj
H anu are constantly receiving, a. suppiy
of goods suited lo the wants of the country
retail trade; consisting, in part, as followr.:
Calicoes Jron Coffee
Ginghams "' Cast Steel Br'n Sugar
Muslins ' G'mn Steel L. Sngar
Bonnets - Hoop Iron Flour
Domestics Sieves Molasses
Osnaburgs" Trace Chains Tea
Brown Drills Log Chains 'Rice
Denims Collins" Aes Salt
Cottonades Broad Acs Pepper
Ke'ises Steel yaids Spice
Ky. Jeans - Sheep Shears Ginger
Cassimeres W'dow Shades Saltpetre
Cloths X cut Saws Saleratus
Coat TtinTgs Gimblets Powder.
Blankets Hoes&Spades
AN ASSORTMENT OF .
Shoes and Boots Lead
Hats and Caps Shot'
Handkerchief? P. Caps
Hosiery' ' Tobacco
Lacesl5aF Windsor Soan
.PccketK!uUry Coffee Mills
"i7nVjtt -i T frcvrte-Sterfcs
Coms" Sni'ths
Locks'ana" Hinges Cutting Kim cs
Paper i Butts and Scievrs
School Books Thimbles
Tin V.ire- Needles
Crockery' Pins
Castings Steel Tens
Nails Saddler's Tacks
Bridle Buckles Cotton Cards
Augers and Chisels Wool 'do.
Files and,Ra&ps Currv Combs
Medicine in common Plough Lines,
use &.c. &c,
All of which they offer low for CASH.
Those desiring to purchase will please call
and examine our stock.
T. & S. GIBBS.
Hunts Hie. 5th March, 1815.
TIN WARE MANUFACTORY
- P. J. Sianosas.
' EEPS Constantly on hand a good as-
scrlment of TIN WARE, which he
offer:; at wholesale or retail, for cash, at low
prices.
All articles in his line, made to order, at
the shortest notice.
Also House and Sign painting, executed
with neitness and despatch.
Shop East side Public Square.
IluntjviUe Sfcp 29.1846 12m
DGROESBEECK & Co., Houston,
Tpxas, Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Saddlery, Clothing, and all
kinds of Coods generally used by Planters.
N. B Advances made on COTTON,
w hich vill be shipped for any'markct v. hich
ma bedesired. -
IMPORTERS ulro of Drugs, Medicines,
Chcmictls, Glassware, Perfumery, Paints,'
Oils, Dj-esluffs, etc. etc. etc. A full supply
1 ways on hand. Particular attention will
be given to filling orders of physicians for
count r; practicej and the best medicines fur
jiished jnd wanantGd. auir26
A.- P. WHy
attorney & Counsellor atRjvav,
Huntsville, TEXAS.
Feb 23, IS 17
liAW FFI.
Jtoaknm & Mantoii,
Huntsville,
No 10, 1S46. TEXAS.
k. Kccixasa & ISeisiVb,
'PHYSICIAN S, etc.
Westside Public square.
B. T. "WFallier,
SURGEON DENTIST,
WILL attend to all deseases of the Teeth.
lie may be found, at any time, at
I the office of Drs, Keenan
Renfro, Huntsville.
MJrch 15, 1849'. 27
W. A' LEIOU. A. 21. DKACII
1 liCig-h & SSrancb,
(Late of Virginia,)
ATTOItXEVS A:n COUASELLOKS AT LAAV,
.WlCL attend punctually lo all business en
trusted to their caic in the 7th Ju-
dicial Distiict of this State.
Address: HunlsvUic, Walker County.
M.irch 15 1 847 . . ",
p y 0 aro authorised to announco tho Hon. C. B.
STEWAUT as a candidate to represent tho 3Ibntgo-
rrorj District in tho lower brandi of tho Btatoleila-
turc. ,
lty Wo aro authorised to announco the ITort. D C
DICKSON as. a candidato to represent tho district
composed of tho counties of "Walker, Grimes and
Montgomery, m tha lower branch of tho state legisla-
ture. (KT The friends of Hon. A. McNEILL
have authorised us to announce him as a
candidate for re-election to the repicen'a-
tivc branch of the State Legislature.
Or We are authorised to announce Col.
JEROME B. McCOWN as a candidate to
represent the Montgomery Di&trict in the
lower branch of the StatG Legislature.
QpWe are authoiizcd to announce THO.
CAROTIIERS as a candidate for a seat in the
lower House of the State Legislature at the
ensuing election.
O-We arc authorized to announce Dr.
C. G. KEENAN as a candidate for a seatin
the lower House of the State Legitlatuie at
the ensuing election.
(tt We are autIiorisedlPumiiQtmcG - Gon -
JOTI2 a. ucsaiiltas a candidate to repre
sent the Montgomery District in the lower
house cf the State Legislature.
E. KAUFFMAN & CO.,
C 5cljJ0txjn.
" ELECTION NOTICE.
TN accordance with the constitution of th'o Stato 6f
X Toxas, and tho proclamation of J. PmcLney Hen-
derson, Go emor of said State, an election will bo
held at tho different precincts within tho county of
Walker, on tho firt Monday in Novembernoxt, bo-
ing tho first day thereof, for tho purpoo of electing a
Governor and lreutenant-ijovernor lortnis atato, ono
Scnator to represent tho district of Old Montgomery,
mifl Knur T?pnr;iMlt:itlvr to thn Slato LoTislatUTO for
saFd district, composed of Montgomery, Walker und j
Grimes counties.
Also a District Clerk for " alker county, to fill
tho unoxplrcd term of John D. Bauton, decoased.
Then and thcro to bo conducted under tho following
presiding officers, to wit : . ,
Precinct No. I.
Wm. "Whitley's School-house, Bedo Johnson, presid-
ing officer.
Jamc3 Povrell,'
Wm. Roblnsou,
Huntsville,
Cincinnati,
Wm. F. Young's,
a? A-. Isaac Sutton, "
No. 3.
Wm. Robinson,
No. 4.
. -i
Wm. Viser, "
D.Tocker, "
No. 5.
N0S6.
a-a..
'J.W.AHtckett, "
No. 7. " ? . .
John McA'dams, "
John McAdams',
Tho several nres;dinjr officers will conduct tho
election in accordance-with the "laws regulating
elections," and causo due returns to bo made to mo (
at my offico at Huntsville, withm tho time presenbeu
by law.
Givcri.nndor mv hand this tho 30th Sept A-D.
18-17. THOMAS G. BIRDWELL,
s30 te Chf. Justice Walkor co-
THXECUTOR'S NOTICE ALL those having
-Li claims against tho estate of Leeder Lango, deed,
wdl present them witnin tho timo prescribed by law,
to the undersigned at Gah eston, or to his authorised
agents, J. S. Wright and E. Dolgo of Cincinnati,
Walker county, duly authenticated; " id thoee indebt-
ed to tho csate vJl como forwarr. n?l v up imco-d-atclv.
2'
ED WD. KVtFF'i,
s30 Gt E-recr'
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Ls of
-Q. Administration havui!! been ijranted to tho un-
dcrsigned by tho probato court of Houston connty,
Texas, at tho July term, 1847, on tho estate of Geo.
G. Alford, dec'd ; all persons holding claims against
said estate, aro required to present them, properly au-
thenticated, within tho tunc prescribed bylaw, or they
w ill be barred. And those indebted to tho estato aro
requested to make immediate payment
s30 Ct J. H. INMAN, Adm'r.
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE 1.ttr nfnd-
il. ministration de bonis -non having been granted to
tho undersigned, by tho hon. probato court of Hots-
ton county, Icias, at tho July term, 184, on tne
estato of Charles H. Nelson, dec'd j all porsons hold-
ing claims against said estate aro required to present
tnem, properly auUienticated, withm tho tuna pre-
scribed by law, or they will bo barred; and those in-
debted to tho estato must mako immediate pajmont
to J. ii. UNJIAN, Adm'r. de bonis non.
s30 Gt
TYnrT?Tr. wnTinr: Aiinnren;T,j f...
X Estate of Joshua Robbins, deceased., aro requested
to maice paj ment; tnose naving claims against said
estate wdl present them duly authenticated within the
timo prescribed by law, to tho undersigned, or to Jo-
seph W. Hackctt, my agent, or this notice will bo
picau ill iMi vi uic ! tine
s30 Gt " NANCY ROBBINS, Adm'x.
TO COTTON PLANTERS.
Jfc
THE subscribers havo, and will Ueep constantly on
hand, a good supply of their superior Gm Stands.
Planters wishing to purchase cau bo supplied either
at our shop in Cincinnati, or at Mr. Van Alstyne's
store in Houston.
From oar long experience in tho Gin makin- busi-
ness, having carried it'on in Alabama and Mississip-
pi for tho last2o years, under tho style of "Sadler &.
3Iathows," wo feel assured that our work is unsur-
passed, and that it will givounivcrsal satisfaction.
"We warrant the performance of all our work.
EJ" All repairing will bo faithfully done. Black-
smithing done to order.
R. &T. MATHEWS.
P. S. PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT TOR
MAN AND HORSE. my25 tf .
TOST. My headlight certificate for ono league
for Montgomery county, in tho-ycar 1838. Notice is
hereby given that if said certificate is not found, I
shall apply to the commissioner of tho genoral land
office for a duplicate of tho samo.
s30 9t WM. GILMORE.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. AH persons
having claims againct the estato of Thos K. Ro-
berts decoased, aro hereby notified to presc-ht them
within the timo prescribed by statute; and all thoso
indebted to said estato must pay promptly if they
would save cozt
s30 6t. HENRY FANTHORP, Adm'r.
Alto Mira, Aug. 1st, 1847.
JOHN M . WADE,
District SuHJcwir,
Office Montgomery, Residence Huntsville.
r . W. 1 O C I' S ,
E ALEE. In ry Goocis and Family
Groceries, has just received and onen-
ed in Huntsville, ('East side of public square)
a nanasoiue assuriiiiein, io wuicu ne mvnes
the attention of his old customers and tho
public geneially.
IJis exertions to please in pricqs3 will be
unceasing, and if sniall prpfiits on his part,
will enable all to get the value of their mo-
ney, he will have consummated a desirable
object. . t
(r-Call and see for yourselves.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. "
T ETTBRS of Administration having been granted.
Jj to tho undersigned on tho estates of THO-
MAS J. PALMER and TOL S. PALMER, dc-
cca-cd. at tho September Term of tho Kon. Pro-
bate Court for- T alkcr co , . ,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all indebted,
to said estates to mako immediate payment to mo ;
and those having claims against tho same will pre-
sent them duly authenticated within -tho time pre-
scribed bv law, or they wlirbo barrcdl
JOSEPH If. CAMPBELL,
o7 61 Administrator
ESTRAYED By BENJAMIN M.
SifJl M VYES, beforo William Viser. J. P. on
jL33utlm 27tli d.iv of SeDtember. 1847. a threo
j ear old BROWN HORSE MULE, twolvo hand
high, no marks or brands perceivable. Appraised to
filteen dollars by R. C. WolL and John Wells.
o7 3t ISAiVC McGARY,
C. C. C. Walker Co.
A D:imi5TR,VTOR'S NOTICE HARVEY
ii. RANDOLPH, Administrator of the estate of
THOMAS a TURNER, deceased, having fileS
Irs account for settlement and final discharge from
lib administration on. said estate ; notice is hereby
ghen to tho hoirs, legatees and creditors of said Tho-
mns C Turner, dpcnascd. that tho samo Will bo act-
- - ' .-u .-,t-.iar- f-,hr-Prob.ito Court
for Walker co. to bo holdcn on tho last Monday ia
November next, when and where they may attend
and contest tiio same, it they In jik proper.
o7 41 ISAAC McGARY-, Cik. P. C. W. C
A DMrNISTRjM'OR'S NOTICE NANCY
il BRIMBERRY, administratrix of tho cctate of
SAMUEL BRIMBERRY, deceased, having filed
her account for final settlement of her auniinLtration
on said estato nnd asking a final dischargo from tho'
same, notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs v
and legal representatives of tho said deceased, that '
tho samo will be acted on "at tho next regular term
of the Probate Court for Walker co. to be holdcn on
tho last Monday in November next, when and where
thoy mav attend and contest the samo, if thoy think
proper.
ALSO, .
That she has filed her petition for a partition and
dlstnbution of said estate, amongst tho'heirs and legal
representatives of the same, at said term of tho Pro- -
bate 1 Court for Walker county, when and where all
parries inierestec. aranoimea 10 aiienu u mey uiuiz.
proper.
o7 4t
ISAAG McGARY,
Clk.P.C..W.C-
THE STATE OF TEXLVS GRIMES
COUNTY. Taken up by EDMOND
TUCKER, a PALE SORREL HORSE,
with a email star in his forehead, .a 'scar on his right
foreleg (supposed to be done with hobbles) about seven
years old the past spring, fifteen hands ona inch high;
no brands or other marks visible ; appraised to S30
by Joseph Knott and T. H. "Walker. Estrayod be-
fore Asa Howell, a justice of the psace of said oonnty
on tho 24th day of June, A. D. 1847.
o7 DANIEL E. HARPER, Clfc C. C. G. C.
THE STATE OF TEXAS GRIMES Co.
Letters of Administration having been granted
to the subscriber on the estate of JlMES TLNCH-
EACK, deceased, by the Probate Court of Grimes
Co., at its September term, 1847 ; all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate aro notified to pre-
sent thom within tho timo prescribed by law and
tho-o indebted are hereby notified to mako immedi-
ate payment to LAVINLA. PINCHBACK,
07 61 Administratrix.
TtTOTICE At the September term, 1847, of tho
ll Probalo Court for tho county of Houston, tho
undersigned was duly appointed and qualified admin-"
istrator of tbe estate of William T. Givens, late of
said countv, deceased. All persons wbo have claims
against said estate are hereby notified to present
them for acknowledgment within twelve months af-
ter the dato of this publication, and those indebted
to said estate tb mako immediate payment
WM. II. LAWRENCE,
Adro. E'tWm.T. Givens, Dec'd.
-XTnnni'. Pm-r Or' 1. 14-il. 07 Dt
ffin&tsvUIe Male aiadFesaaie
ACADEMY.
THE Next session of this institution com-
mences Slay 31, 1847, under tha
charge of G. H. B. GUIGSBY, (late of Va.)
assisted in the- female department by Mis
Ukt.tcda. Raelv (of New Hamshire.)
Tsiitiosi.
4th Class, per session, J7 50
3d jo 50
2d " ' 1500
. 1st 20 00"
Drawing, Painting, French, etc. extra, $
Half the tuition fee, is to be paid at the
end of ten weeks, and the residue at the cud
of ihe session.
N. B. Scholars will be charged from the
day of entrance, to the end f the term, with
out any deduction, in case of withdrawal, dis-
missal, or time lost in any other waythan
by protracted sickness when a reasonable
deduction will be made.
For further particulars apply to the prin
cipal, or to M. C. ROGERS C. B. T.
Huntsville, May 18, IS 17.
j re. nene iv. c. TitAcr.
New Store, New Goods.
REED & TRACY
AVE Just received from New Ycik
and New Orleans, a flesh stock o'
Merchandise, embracing a Iarsre and "ennt r
assortmen of Dry Goods, Groceries, Haii
ware, .Crockery, Boots and Shoes, rea '
made Clothing, ccc. &c. Store next dooi
Torrey's. -Houston, Nov. 10 184G.
GENERAL AGENCY.
WEBB, DUV.U. JEST) CO. JLTEE3, V.'EBB JJfD ,
Austin. Galveston.
yriLL Purchase and sell Real Est
' V Locttc or- sell land claims 1
amine land titles procure Patents or oth
Documents necessary to perlect Titlcs.-Pi
taxes oh lands of non-residents or absentee
Settle accounts with the different Depa
ments of the Government. Collect Forei
Debts and attend to all other business p
laining to a General Agency. ,
Feb. 2, 1S47." ;
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