Milledgeville, Georgia, Newspaper Clippings (Southern Recorder)

Stephen V. Jackson John J. Jones R. S. Jones Phillip Johnson Stephen Johnson Vashie Johnson Mrs. Jones Milliner David Kramer Caroline King Thos. B. Lamar Henry G. Lamar Jeremiah A. Lamar Joseph Lee George M. Lewis Fielding Lewis John E. Lewis John W. Lumpkin William Lundy Francis Lord Martha A. Lumpkin Maurice Martin Green Martin F. B. Mallerson Joseph A. McBryde Jas. W. McClintick Jos. P. McCollough E. J. McGehee Wm. V. McGehee Lorenzo D. Minter George McMurry Alex. Morrison Daniel Morrison James Mullen Robert Murtien Moses Murphy Catherine McGehee Sarah Moore Ann Montgomery Daniel Newna Hannah E. Murphree Wm. N. Northcut Samuel E. Norton Wm. Napier Stephen Overstreet William Orris N. G. Pace James Paine William W. Paine Stephen Paxon Wm. W. Puney Larkin Purdee Benj. F. Preston Bazill Prichard O. H. Price Polly Paine Joseph J. Reaves John Reynolds Zach. Robinson Wm. Richards Floyd H. Roose James Ross William W. Ross Thomas A. Rowen James E. Ruse Mrs. R. A. Raines John R. Scott Levi Sedgely Sterling Scarborough James B. Simms L. N. Shelton M. J. Smith S. G. Smith John R. Smith W. A. Skrine Geo. W. Sorter John Springer Samuel Standly John Starling Benjamin Sturges Nathan Sweat Mary Ann Stone John Tanner Francis F. Terrell James Thomas Hiram Tison Wm. H. Torrance Lyman Treadway Mansfield Torrance D. E. Twiggs Dorathy Tarver Matilda Taylor Edna L. Temple Caroline Tiller Martha Thompson James B. Walker Henry C. Walsh James C. Watkins Winthrop Watson William Welch Sterling West Edmund Williamson Benjamin S. Wilson E. S. Winder Jacob Wood James Wood Lemuel Wooten James C. Umphreys Mrs. Sarah Watson Margaret Williams Harreitt J. Whitfield Elizabeth Ann Taylor Sarah A. Musselwhite (Signed) Solomon D. Betton, Postmaster.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTER.

Remaining in the post office at Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1837:

David Andrews Sarah Adams Littleberry Allen Henry Branham Green J. Blake Judge L. Blake Wm. C. Burnett Wm. T. Bradford Rebecca Breedlove Robert M. Carter Wm. B. Carter Simeon S. Cox Thomas Cooper William Carden Thomas Carter John Copeland Joseph L. Cooper Henry Cooper Michael Dennis Wiley R. Dickerson John V. Davis Betsey Dent Jack Davis John Dawson John Gimble Elizabeth Griffin John Graves Greenberry Gaither Mrs. Mary Greene Eli E. Gaither John D. Howell Gabriel Harrison Martha Harris Mrs. Susan Harral J. R. Hightower Allison Hunt Willis Haughton Wm. S. Hammell Isaac T. Heard Susan Hathorn Irby Hudson Mary Holt John Hunt James Jones Paschal Jarratt Sarah G. Jordan Benjamin King Mrs. A. M. C. King

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Thomas J. King James Kellogg W. D. Ledbetter Warner Louis Robert Little Mary C. Little P. A. Lawson John Moore Duncan McKissack Edward F. Mahone Joseph T. Minter John McDermot Louisa Mcgehee Robert McNatt Alfred C. Mason James W. Mappin Jas. A. Meriwether Cornelius McCarty William Napier Mrs. Jane Napier Isaac Osteen Lewis Parker Moses Padgett Martha Presley Moses Presley James M. Presley Robert Renmore Peter Reed David K. Rouch F. Ramsey William S. Scott Mrs. Ann Smith P. Sanford Flora Simmons Isham Shirlin Jr. Ralph Shields Gregory Singleton James Scuddy M. G. Slaughter William Spivey Eliz. T. Tucker Arthur Thompson Ann T. Wilkins Samuel Waller Alex. Woodson Thos. T. Wilkins John Wells Junius A. Wingfield Wm. Wilkins Wm. Wilkerson James Wilson William Wilkins Bryan White Robert White Mary Wynn Pleasant Watts James Whitfield Allbritton Ward Susan Higginbotham

(Signed) James M. Dunn, Postmaster.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Madison, Morgan County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1837:

William L. Allen Simeon Brown Morgan Brown Elias Burton Drewry Brewer John C. Colbert Madison S. Crocket Joseph Dean Henry M. Duke Mary Davis Elijah Edmondson E. A. F. Ellington John Franklin George Finnie Insal Gilbert John Harrison James Hawthorn Jos. Herndon Thomas O. Harris James T. Lewellen Thomas Lowe R. J. Moseley W. H. Risley Jacob Roll Isaac Sewell Thomas H. Smith George Spence Henry Shaw James Thompson Moses Watson James Weatherslee Joel P. Wiggins Mrs. J. Wade Mrs. Caroline W. Watson

(Signed) F. W. Arnold, Postmaster.

NOTICE.

Will be let out to the lowest bidder, in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, on the first Tuesday in November next, the building of a new jail, in said county, of brick...etc...

(Signed) J. H. Yopp, T. N. Guyton, Robert Robinson, A. A. Fuqua, John Lowther.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Simeon Ellington, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward Bryan, Adm.

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Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ornan Whatley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elizabeth Whatley, Admx.

Georgia, Hancock County: Thomas Mason and John M. Mason apply for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Mason, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Isaac C. Harris and William J. Alsabrooks apply for letters of administration on the estate of Amos Alsabrooks, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Lewis Mobley applies for letters of administration on the estate of Sampson P. Mobley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Willis Boon files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Sarah and Lucretta Smith, orphans of Moses Smith, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Isaac Fincher, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lydia Fincher, Admx.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Allen Estes, late of said county, deceased. Sold or the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Sarah Estes, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ornan Whatley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry J. Arnold, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Francis Jett, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David Herron, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edmund Peters, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Peters, Jr., Adm.

Georgia, Twiggs County: All those indebted to the estate of John R. Hunt, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Ira E. Dupree, Adm.

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Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Susannah Hart, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Chapman, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Lovitt Saunders applies for letters of administration on the estate of James H. Saunders, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lee County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lewis Bond, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joseph Bond, Harrison Jones, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard L. Maquere, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas McGehee, Jr., Adm.

Tuesday, October 24, 1837

MARRIED.

In Athens, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Church, Mr. Joseph B. Cobb, of Lexington, to Miss Almyra D. Clayton, daughter of the Hon. A. S. Clayton, of that place.

DIED.

On the 2d instant, Mrs. Mary Gamble, wife of Col. Roger L. Gamble, of Jefferson County, aged 43 years.

In Irwinton, Alabama, on the 1st instant, after an illness of 9 days, Mrs. Abigail T. Tally, consort of the Rev. Joseph T. Tally.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jarrett Malone, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Beeland, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sarah Moore, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) W. L. Williams, Adm.

Georgia, Tattnall County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Joyce, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Hancock, Adm.

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Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Sanford, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Sanford, Jr., Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jacob C. Dyer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Catching, Adm.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charles Smith, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Eliza D. Smith, John Rice, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Jared Stamper applies for letters of administration on the estate of Tabitha Snellings, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Benjamin Barnes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Hardy C. Culver, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Andrew J. Cook applies for letters of administration on the estate of Jehu S. Paylor, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

JONES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Jones County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Clinton, Jones County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 196 acres of land...etc...levied on as the property of Admeral Hadock, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William B. Snipes, assigned to Walter Jenkins.

(Signed) William Stripling, D. Sheriff.

MONTGOMERY SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Mount Vernon, Montgomery County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two tracts of land...surveyed by J. J. McFarland, adjoining James G. Conner, levied on as the property of John Curry, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of David Cauley.

(Signed) Hamilton Story, Sheriff.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at

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Georgia, Pike County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Moses Hunter, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Francis Lewis, Adm.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Reuben Bridges, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Sarah Bridges, Admx.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Littleton Wyche, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Wyche, Thomas C. Wyche, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David McDaniel, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Harp, Adm.

Tuesday, October 17, 1837

MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, the 12th instant, by John S. Stephens, Esq., Mr. O. H. P. Bonner, to Miss Sarah Ann P. Turk, all of this county.

On Sunday morning, 10th ultimo, at the residence of James Richardson, Sr., of Walton County, by James J. Selman, Esq., Dr. Francis S. Collet, of Hancock County, to Miss Sarah L. Richardson, daughter of the said James Richardson.

DIED.

In Milledgeville, Ga., on the morning of the 10th instant, Mr. John McWhirt, a native of Spottsylvania County, Virginia, but for the last six years a resident of this city,

On the 8th of June last, in Washington County, Mrs. Elizabeth F. Kelly, consort of John Kelly, in the 27th year of her age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James A. Edwards, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) George Crawford, Andrew Barkley, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Orin W. Young, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benjamin Darsy, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: James Ellington applies for letters of administration on the estate of Christiana Gardner, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Williamson M. Braswell applies for letters of administration on the estate of Samuel Braswell, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: John J. Underwood applies for letters of administration on the estate of Asa Baker, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Smith, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jasper County: Seaborn J. Shy and Obadiah R. Belcher apply for letters of administration on the estate of Green B. Belcher, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Richard Flemister, C. C. O.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Jacob Johnson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Algernon S. Johnson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1837.

David Allen Robert Q. Andrews Elizabeth Arnold Jesse Batts Martha Bryant Hezekiah Brown John Barenton Jeptha Brantley S. W. Buck J. J. Buck Samuel G. Brown Burwell Bailey John R. Coker Dennis Cason Jacob Chivers Solomon Cook Jefferson Collins Benj. R. Cook Charlotte Clark Jarred J. Collins Jacob Dupree William Dee Eliza Elton Solomon Gladdin David Greer John Gilmore Otway Glenn Patience Glenn Mary P. Harris Jessee Harrel Noble A. Hardin Solomon Howard Nicholas Hardin Thyal Holton Elij ah Hutson Abram Joiner E. W. Kelly John Kelly Martha Lucas Jonathan Lyon James Little Joel P. Leverett Martha Lightfoot Annanias McDougald William Murphey Green N. Martin Henry Newel Asa Newsom Isham Nowel Solomon Newsome Wiley Pearce Lewis Peters Henry Partraige William B. Roberts John Regester Anderson Riddle Thos. G. Robinson William Steel William Sellers Sarah Ann Solomon James Smith L. L. Solomon Burwell Tompkins Nancy Tarver B. Tarbutton W. Tarbutton Alex. Williams Jared Wood Ann Williams Moses Wooten John M. Wade Dennis Worthington Richard Waters William Webster Reuben Whitfield Elizabeth Wicker James Webb John Williams (Signed) H. Brookins, Postmaster.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 111 acres of land (in the estate of Jonathan Shockley), levied on as the property of Silas Shockley, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Butt L. Cato, for the use of William McGiboney, Jr.; also 200 acres of land...1evied on as the property of John K. Daniel, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Nancy Lee, for M. Brockman; Charles W. Daniel, security.

(Signed) W. L. Strain, Sheriff.

SPARTA ACADEMY, HANCOCK COUNTY.

Trustees: William Terrell, Burwell J. Wynne, Burwell Ingram, William H. Sayre, Joel Crawford.

MADISON MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES, MORGAN COUNTY.

Trustees: Elijah E. Jones, John W. Porter, Thomas J. Burney, Thaddeus B. Rees, John Robson.

Tuesday, October 31, 1837

DIED.

Of consumption, on the 9th instant, at his son's residence in Talbot County, in the 61st year of his age, Mr. William McDonald, of Baker, and formerly Lincoln County. He has left a wife and several children.

BALDWIN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 15 negroes...1evied on as the property of Aaron Searcy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Wilkins Hunt. (Signed) James A. Hill, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ornan Whatley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry J. Arnold, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thornberry Bowling, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Jewel, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Tally, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. L. Baker, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: John Martin applies for letters of administration on the estate of John M. Sims, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John High, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Abner R. Hill, Adm.

Georgia, Monroe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Cullen Lockett, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Solomon L. Chapman, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lemuel Chaffin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Nolan, Mathew Mayne, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Dudley Peeples, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) R. Chamberlain, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Cornelius Furcron, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas A. Brewer, Adm

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Tally, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. L. Baker, Adm.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William W. Carnes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Eliza J. Carnes, Admx.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Clements, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John F. Clements, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in January, next,757XbetwtDe legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Hurt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) N. Bass, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: Peter Vanlandingham and Martha J. Rawls apply for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph Rawls, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: James C. McKenzie applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Rogers, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lewis D. Wimberly, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha D. Wimberly, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joshua Tillery, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joel Colly, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Edwards, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lemuel Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Frederick Barefield and Thomas J. Little apply for letters of administration on the estate of Mark Barefield, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Gilmore Bledsoe, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. W. Rabun, Adm.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William H. Tralor, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert A. Hardwick, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Sarah Smith and David Slacumb apply for letters of administration on the estate of Henry Smith, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Monroe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of W. N. Elder, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward A. Elder, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Jackson, Alfred Wyche, Adms.

Georgia, Jones County: Andrew J. Cook applies for letters of administration on the estate of Jehu S. Paylor, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Orin W. Young, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benj amin Darsy, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Sanford, Sr., late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Sanford, Jr., Adm. JONES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Jones County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Clinton, Jones County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: A negro girl...levied on as the property of Robert M. McGehee, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Gun. (Signed) Ephraim Sanders, Sheriff.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 17/14 dist...levied on as the property of Thomas Barrow, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of H. B. Hathaway; also Lot No. 40/13 dist...levied on as the property of Michael N. Clarke, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Leander A. Erwin; pointed out by George W. Moore. (Signed) James A. Newman, D. Sheriff.

Tuesday, November 7, 1837

MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, the 26th ultimo, by Augustus C. Horton, Esq., Mr. Green B. Wynn,

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At the Reserve, on the 25th ultimo, Major Thomas J. Clark, of Elberton, to Miss Sarah Bowen. of Carroll County, youngest daughter of Christopher Bowen.

DIED.

At his residence in Jackson County, on the 11th ultimo, after a very painful and protracted illness from dropsy, Mr. James Glenn, in his 74th year. He was born in Hanover County, Virginia, but carried to North Carolina when a childs, where he resided until North Carolina became the scene of Gen, Greene and Cornwallis' operations. Upon seeing a foreign foe laying waste his country, his youthful heart felt the flames of liberty, he grasped the sword and buckled it on, then seizing his rifle, he march forth for the relief of his country, (in that time almost overrun by Tories), and shortly afterward joined Gen. Greene's army, and on his birthday (the day he was fifteen) he started in the dangers and toils of the memorable battle at Gilford' Courthouse, and also in the battle of Hobkirk's Hill, near Camden, in South Carolina. For two years or upwards he was almost constantly in the service of his country, and frequently engaged in skirmishes with the Tories. In 1791 he removed to Georgia, and in the same year he sought and obtained the pardons of his sins.

In Decatur, of typhus fever, Artitia, wife of the Rev. Wyatt R. Singleton, and daughter of Allen and Sarah Congleton, of Monroe County, Ga. She was aged 27 years and 36 days, leaving a husband and three small children.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William A. Lee, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John T. Bentley, Adm.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard Lightfoot, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Dortch, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Hurt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) N. Bass, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Daniel Malone, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert V. Hardeman, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Jane Stamper applies for letters of administration on the estate of Tibitha Snellings, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Early County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Allen Johnson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Allen G. Johnson, Agent for Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Benjamin Boon, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) F. M. Boon, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ornan Whatley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry J. Arnold, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Knowles, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James P. Knowles, Rice P. Knowles, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Jasper M. Gonder applies for letters of administration on the estate of Martha Barefield, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Walton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joanna Graves, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elisha Henderson, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Moses Stallings, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas G. Janes, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lemuel Chaffin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Nolan, Mathew Mayne, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John High, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Abner R. Hill, Adm.

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Thornberry Bowling, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Jewel, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Dudley Peeples, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) R. Chamberlain, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ornan Whatley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry J. Arnold, Adm. .

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Tally, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. L. Baker, Adm.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro woman...levied on as the property of Thomas B. King, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Farmer and J. G. Mims; levy made by N. Finley, constable.

(Signed) William L. Strain, Sheriff.

Tuesday, November 14, 1837

MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, the 7th instant, by the Rev. James Henderson, Mr. Hugh P. Kirkpatrick to Miss Charlotte E. Holland, only daughter of George W. Holland, Esq., all of Jasper County.

DIED.

In Maritime, Florida, on the 26th ultimo, Mr. James Simpson.

On the 13th ultimo, in Salem, Clarke County, Ga., James C. Anderson, aged 45 years, 5 months and 11 days.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy Morris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Morris, Adm.

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Georgia, Jasper County: All those indebted to the estate of Alsa W. Pope, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Josiah Pope, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Mary C. Slatter applies for letters of administration on the estate of Lemuel D. Slatter, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Monroe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Mary D. Middleton and David Middleton, orphans of John Middleton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Sarah Middleton, Guardian.

Georgia, Laurens County: John Woodard files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Green Woodard. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Benjamin Collier and Harris Johnson apply for letters of administration on the estate of Septamus Weatherby, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Elizabeth Adams and Robert Caldwell apply for letters of administration on the estate of James Adams, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Blake' Bridges, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Bridges, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: All those indebted to the estate of Blake Bridges, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) William Bridges, Adm.

Georgia, Burke County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Eliza Wynn, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. H. Blount, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. George W. Mitchell tolls before Augustin Greene, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Hugh Mitchell and Thomas Mitchell. (Signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.

Georgia, Dooly County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Hodges, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elizabeth Hodges, Admx.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Neill Monroe, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Russell Kellam, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John C. Culpepper, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Russell Kellam, Adm. '

Georgia, Warren County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Winne, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benj amin Winne, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sampson P. Mobley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Mobley, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: All those indebted to the estate of Sampson P. Mobley, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Lewis Mobley, Adm.

Georgia, Burke County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Wynn, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) T. H. Blount, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Robert Gresham, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edmond L. Gresham, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: All those indebted to the estate of Robert Gresham, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Edmund L. Gresham, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Kenan Wright files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of John Clark, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Arthur Harrup, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Samuel Moore, John Ward, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: William K. Bagby and Daniel N. Baker apply for letters of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Bagby, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Nathan Aldredge files his petition for letters of dismission from the

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estate of John L. Kirby, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C~ O.

Justices of the Inferior Court named in above notice: Haas Walker, Thaddeus B. Rees, William S. Stokes.

Georgia, Morgan County: Clement R. Zachry applies for letters of administration on the estate of Bartholomew Johnson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Joel E. Mercer applies for letters of administration on the estate of Clivers A. Nelms, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jefferson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Anthony W. Walker, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Arthur B. Walker, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Henry Young tolls before E. M. Gilham, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by David Dunn and Samuel J. Power. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edmond Rice, late ofXsaidcounty, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Rice, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John B. Garner, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) D. Dickson, Adm.

OCMULGEE ACADEMY, TWIGGS COUNTY.

Trustees: Henry Bunn, Ira E. Dupree, D. W. Shine, H. H. Tarver, John G. Slappey.

JONES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Jones County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Clinton, Jones County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two bales of cotton...etc...1evied on as the property of Sarah E. Cook, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John D. Leonbear.

(Signed) William Stripling, D. Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

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A negro man...levied on as the property of Matthew C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Antoine Picquet; George Aspinwall, security.

(Signed) Jones McLemore, Sheriff.

CANDIDATES.

Seaborn J. Hendrick, we are authorized to say, is a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Jasper County, at the election in January next.

John Edge is a candidate for Receiver of Tax Returns of Baldwin County, on the first Monday in January next.

Friday, November 17, 1837

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Coweta County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Elisha Brown, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Josiah Brown, Adm.

Georgia, Coweta County: All those indebted to the estate of Elisha Brown, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Josiah Brown, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Andrew B. Kennedy applies for letters of administration on the estate of Mary Lovet, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: John Sealy files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Louisa J. and Thomas H. Hill. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William A. Skrine, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Quintilian Skrine, Adm.

Georgia, Walton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Hugh Means, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John S. Means, Allen B. Means, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Mason, Sr., late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Mason, John M. Mason, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Alderman, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) George Alderman, Adm.

GRAND JURY, PULASKI SUPERIOR COURT, OCTOBER TERM, 1837.

James O. Jelks Jas. M. Bracewell Green W. Fountain Stephen Mitchell Clayton Bradshaw John Holly Berry Tipper Matthias McCormick Seaborn Rozier Larry O'Bryan Probert Collier Aden Scarborough Darlin Jones Barwell Jourdan Bryant Johnson Robert M. Thompson Charles Walker Nathan N. Lester Green Brown James Philips Jonas Lee James Lee Robert Collier Henry W. Horne

(Signed) John V. Mitchell, D. Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Cheves, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Newsom, Adm.

Tuesday, November 21, 1837

MARRIED.

On Thursday evening last, by John S. Stephens, Esq., Maj. James McCrary, to Miss Mary M. E. Jenkins, daughter of Walter S. Jenkins, Esq.

DIED.

In Baldwin County, on Sunday evening, the 5thinstant, at the residence of her stepfather, Mr. James M. Pulmer, after 11 days severe illness of congestive fever, Miss Susan P. Mathis, in the 15th year of her age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John P. Flournoy, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John M. Flournoy, Adm.

Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Lewis Bond, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joseph Bond, Harrison Jones, Adms.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Gilbert Kent applies for letters of administration on the estate of Edward Perkins, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Pye, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William W. Taylor, Margaret Pye, Adms.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Rawls, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha J. Rawls, Admx.

Georgia, Decatur County: Richard Simms, Jr. applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Rogers, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Laurence, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Samuel Pearson, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: All those indebted to the estate of James Laurence, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Samuel Pearson, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Myles Rachel, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Rachel, Adm.

Friday, November 24, 1837

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Decatur County: Leaston W. Moore and Greenberry Moore apply for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Moore, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Levin J. Knight applies for letters of administration on the estate of Richard Rabun, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Smith, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sarah Moore, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) W. L. Williams, Adm.

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Georgia, Decatur County: Harmon Mock applies for letters of administration on the estate of James Travis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of William Daniel, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) James Daniel, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Breedlove, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. R. Breedlove, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Frederick Ann Tippet, orphan of Frederick Tippet, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit 'of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Hubbard, Guardian. FLINT RIVER ACADEMY, HOUSTON COUNTY.

Trustees: William N. L. Crocker, Walter L. Campbell, Robert Peacock, Jacob Fledge.

Tuesday, November 28, 1837

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two negro boys...levied on as the property of Thomas C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Richard Blow and Maria S. Blow. (Sig ned) James W. Barnes, D. Sheriff. HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One bay horse...etc...levied on as the property of John Cubbage, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Edward Bustin; pointed out by John M. Sharp.

(Signed) Jones McLemore, Sheriff.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

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(Signed) William Little, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Pike County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Moses Hunter, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Francis Lewis, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Susan Sharpe applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Sharpe, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: William Lumpkin applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Beasley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Clements, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John F. Clements, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: All those indebted to the estate of Benjamin Parrott, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Nancy Parrott, John Copeland, Adms.

LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 3 Negroes...levied on as the property of Josiah P. Ellington, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Gillett & Rowe; pointed out by Freeman H. Rowe; also A negro boy...levied on as the property of Simeon Ellington, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Hardy B. Stanley and John G. Coats, Adms. of Jethro Spivey, deceased.

(Signed) J. G. Fondren, Sheriff.

JONES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Jones County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Clinton, Jones County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 50 acres of land whereon Nancy Haws now lives, adjoining John Daniel, levied on as the property of Taliaferro Haws, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas L. Ross.

(Signed) William Stripling, D. Sheriff.

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PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-.On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 8 negroes...levied on as the property of William Catchings, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Robert A. Watton; also One set carpenters tools...etc...levied on as the property of Hamilton H. Bell, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Lewis W. Rosser.

(Signed) F. C. Sanford, Sheriff.

Friday, December 1, 1837

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Elisha Delk, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) The Administrators.

Georgia, Jefferson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Homer V. Milton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Roger L. Gamble, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: All those indebted to the estate of Hon. Swepson C. Jeffries, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John Dewberry, Joel E. Mercer, Jonathan Davis, Adms.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas R. Asbury, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit ofthe heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Simon Morris, Nancy Asbury, R. V. Asbury, Adms.

Georgia, Crawford County: Nixon Moore applies for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas J. Livingston, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of George W. Preston, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Andrew J. Preston, Adm.

BALDWIN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 700 acres of land...levied on as the property of Aaron Searcy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in

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(Signed) James A. Hill, Sheriff.

Tuesday, December 5, 1837

MARRIED.

In the Methodist Church, in Sandersville, on Sunday morning, the 19th ultimo, by the Rev. Ezekiel W. Kelly, Mr. Toliver B. Salter to Miss Sarah Brown, both of that village.

At the house of Drury M. Cox, Esq., of Monroe County, on the morning of the 26th of November, by the Rev. S. Anthony, Mr. David G. Worsham, of Crawford County, to Miss Elizabeth M. Cox, of Bibb County.

At the residence of John Redding, on the 30th of November, by the Rev. S. Anthony, Col. John B. Clayton to the amiable Miss Mary Elizabeth Redding, all of Monroe County.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James G. H. Osborne, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) S. C. Dunning, Adm. in right of his wife.

Georgia, Thomas County: Andrew Gartman and David Girtman apply for letters of administration on the estate of Mary Neal, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Neill McKinnon, C. C. O.

Georgia, Twiggs County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Green B. Johnston, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Daniel Vaughn, Sarah Johnston, Adms.

Georgia, Twiggs County: All those indebted to the estate of Green B. Johnston, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Daniel Vaughn, Sarah Johnston, Adms.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Calhoun, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Gillis, Stringer Calhoun, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Charity Hare, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joel Hare, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: James J. Folsome applies for letters of administration on the estate of Jackson Folsome, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Obadiah Smith, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joseph H. Watts, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: John Dillard and Silas Middlebrooks apply for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Dillard, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

. Georgia, Burke County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Fielding Fryer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Mulford Marsh, Fielding Fryer, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jacob Cobb, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha Cobb, Ransom H. Smith, Adms.

JONES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Jones County: SheriffSales--On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Clinton, Jones County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 53/6 dist...whereon Elisha Hilton now lives, levied on as the property of Henry Johnson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Allen Felts, signed over to Joseph G. Stiles.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington. Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One house and lot in Lexington whereon Cyrus G. Baldwin now lives, levied on as the property of Paris Pace, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Resa Reid.

(Signed) Joseph Jenkins, D. Sheriff.

Friday, December 8, 1837

MARRIED.

On the 22d ultimo, near LaGrange, Troup County, by the Rev. Mr. Samford, William J. W. Wellborn, Esq., of Milledgeville, to Miss Susan C. Brown, of the former place.

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In Putnam County, on Tuesday evening, the 21st of November, by Jared L. Turner, Esq., Mr. Levi Palmer, of Hancock County, to Miss Permelia Williams, of Putnam County.

DIED.

On Tuesday evening, the 28th day of November last, after a protracted illness of 21 days, Mrs. Jane Thomas, consort of John Thomas, Esq., of Laurens County, Ga., aged about fifty-five years.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: Joel Hare applies for letters of administration on the estate of Charity Hare, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Charles Jenkins applies for letters of administration on the estate of John M. Baker, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Tuesday, December 12, 1837

MARRIED.

In Jasper County, on the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. Charles H. Stillwell, Mr. William C. Penn to Miss Celina H. Smith.

By the same, on the 6th instant, Mr. Henry T. Smith to Miss N. Caroline Robinson, both of same county.

By the same, on the 7th instant, Dr. C. C. Gibbs to Miss Elizabeth Willson, both of same county.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Thomas D. Speer and Hugh L. Speer apply for letters of administration on the estate of David Speer, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: William H. Speights applies for letters of administration on the estate of Henry Speights, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours XoBale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jett T. Skidmore, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Osborn S. Furlow, Adm.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David McCord, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jasper M. Gonder, Adm.

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Friday, December 15, 1837

MARRIED.

In Hancock County, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. J. P. Leverett, Mr. Roger Lawson, of Washington County, to Miss Harriet, daughter of Mr. William Hitchcock.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Green B. Belcher, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) O. R. Belcher, Seaborn J. Shy, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Mary Ann Maquere and Thomas McGehee, Jr. apply for letters of administration on the estate of Louis Maquere, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Tuesday, December 19, 1837

MARRIED.

In Washington City, on Thursday evening, the 7th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Hawley, Lt. Murray Mason, of the United States Navy, to Clara C., daughter of the Hon. John Forsyth.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Lewis M. Barnes and Henry Gary apply for letters of administration on the estate of Susan P. Mathis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Absalom Payne, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) A. E. Payne, Adm.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edwin S. Sisson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Moses Chafin, Linsey Sisson, Adms.

GRAND JURY, BALDWIN SUPERIOR COURT, NOVEMBER TERM, 1837.

Thomas Ragland James Bivins John B. Dyer E. W. Butler William A. Mott Geo. L. Deming Thomas Turk Leroy W. Moore Isaac Newell Fielding Lewis John W. L. Daniel Milburn Turner Luke Robertson William Jolley Peter Fair Thomas B. Stubbs Elijah King Robert McComb

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(Signed) William S. Mitchell, Clerk; F. H. Cone, Solicitor General, pro tern.

Tuesday, December 26, 1837

MARRIED.

On Thursday, 14th instant, at Jacksonville, by Rev. Charles J. Shelton, Mr. Archibald McKinnon to Miss Mary Finlayson, all of Telfair County.

In Coweta County, on Sunday morning, the 3d instant, by the Rev. Willis D. Matthews, Major Daniel C. Turrentine to Miss Caroline Elizabeth Sucsy, both of said county.

DIED.

In Pulaski County, Ga., on the 10th instant, of a protracted and painful illness, John McCall, Esq., formerly of Wilmington, N. C., in the 56th year of his age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Benj amin F. Russell and Louisa Peeples apply for letters of administration on the estate of Richmond V. Peeples, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Bell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Chester, Margaret Bell, Adms.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mashack Outlaw, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Morgan Outlaw, Adm.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro woman...etc...levied on as the property of William Black, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of C. F. Platt; levy made by William Goolsby, constable.

(Signed) Mial Smith, Sheriff.

BALDWIN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 300 acres of land adjoining Thomas Prosser, levied on as the property of Leroy Kenedy, to

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(Signed) C. Ennis, D. Sheriff.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 87 acres of land adjoining George Hixon and Isaac Fluker, levied on as the property of William M. Acree, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Alexander B. Linton; Wilie Acree, security.

(Signed) William Little, Sheriff.

Tuesday, January 2, 1838

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, GEORGIA.

Ordered that: The following gentlemen be, and they are hereby appointed, Aides-de Camp to the Commander in Chief, with the rank of Colonel:

Edward J. Harden...... of Chatham.

Benjamin Hopkins...... of Camden.

George W. Evans...... of Burke.

Melmon H. Butt...... of Warren.

John Milledge...... of Richmond.

Charles J. Malone...... of Washington.

Miller Grieve...... of Baldwin.

Benjamin F. Hardeman...... of Oglethorpe.

Peter Lamar...... of Lincoln.

Alfred S. Allen...... of Franklin.

Edward Y. Hill ...... of Jasper.

Robert C. Mays...... of Butts.

John L. Hodges...... of Twiggs.

William H. Reynolds...... of Thomas.

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Benjamin Patton...... of Habersham.

Reuben Thornton...... of Hall.

Andrew J. Hansell...... of Lumpkin.

Edmund J. McGehee...... of Houston.

John Lamar...... of Bibb.

James L. W. Pinckard...... of Monroe.

Kinchen Haralson...... of Troup.

John Bowers...... of Coweta.

William Taylor...... of Randolph.

Henry W. Jernigan...... of Stewart.

Hines Holt...... of Muscogee.

Joel W. Perry...... of Early.

Thomas C. Sullivan...... of Sumter.

James M. Calhoun...... of DeKalb.

John Floyd...... of Newton.

David Irwin...... : . . . of Casso

John T. Storey...... of Walker.

By the Governor

(Signed) N. M. Crawford, Secretary, Executive Department.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One bay mare...etc...levied on as the property of Bray Harrell, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of George White; Dennis Mercer and John A. Vinson, securities; also 4 feather beds...etc...levied on as the property of Matthew C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of J. and D. Morrison.

(Signed) J. McLemore, Sheriff.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: All those indebted to the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) E. Hamilton, B. J. Wynn, N. C. Sayre, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Duke Hamilton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Hamilton, B. J. Wynn, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Hamilton, B. J. Wynn, N. C. Sayre, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Simeon Ellington, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward Bryan, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Isaac Christian applies for letters of administration on the estate of William B. Christian, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: All those indebted to the estate of Mark Barefield, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Jasper M. Gonder, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mark Barefield, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jasper M. Gonder, Adm.

Tuesday, January 9, 1838

GEORGIA CONFERENCE.

List of the Stations of the Ministers of the Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, for 1838:

SAVANNAH DISTRICT: J. W. Talley, Presiding Elder.

Savannah: To be supplied.

Liberty: Joseph T. Turner and Jesse Malone.

Springfield: George R. Wright, John M. Milner.

Back River Mission: James E. Godfrey, John B. Davis.

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Cherokee Hill Mission: William Quintock.

Ogechee Mission: Alexander Gordon.

Darien Mission: James Hutto.

AUGUSTA DISTRICT: George F. Pierce, Presiding Elder.

Augusta: Isaac Boring, Walter Branham.

Columbia: John C. Carter.

Lincoln: Leonard C. Peak.

Washington: Wesley P. Arnold.

Warrenton: George W. Carter.

Sparta: John P. Duncan.

Sandersville: Burwell F. Wells, Gaston Farrar.

Waynesborough: Robert S. Wilson.

Louisville: Russell W. Johnson.

Mission to Blacks in Burke: Edwin White.

ATHENS DISTRICT: W. J. Parks, Presiding Elder.

Athens: Whiteford Smith.

Lexington: John D. Chappell.

Elberton: Henry P. Pitchford, James Jones.

Watkinsville: John C. Simmons, William D. Bussey.

Madison: John W. Starr.

Covington: Samuel Anthony.

Carnesville: Capel Raiford, Henry T. Jones.

Greenesborough: Peyton P. Smith.

Newton: Eli Bennett.

Danielsville: R. L. Edwards.

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Monroe: Morgan Bellah.

Georgia Manual Labor School: George H. Round, George W. Lane.

Samuel J. Bryan, Thomas C. Benning, Agents for Emory College.

CHEROKEE DISTRICT: J. W. Glenn, Presiding Elder.

Clarkesville: David L. Ballew, Reuben E. Oslin.

Lawrenceville: Smith Crandall, Willis Hall.

Decatur: Abram Pennington, James H. McCarver.

McDonough: John L. Oliver, William H. Clark.

Carrollton: Alfred Dorman.

Cumming Mission: Thomas L. Thomas, Abner T. Low.

Cassville Mission: Robert Stripling.

Canton: Windsor Graham D.

Newnan: Phillip Grover, Harris Stearns.

MACON DISTRICT: William Arnold, Presiding Elder.

Macon: Willis D. Matthews, W. W. Robinson.

Milledgeville and Scottsboro: Caleb W. Key.

Eatonton and Monticello: Jeremiah Norman, Josiah Lewis.

Clinton: Edmond W. Reynolds.

Forsyth: John W. Dickenson, Charles L. Hayes.

Perry: G. W. Persons.

Thomaston: Ivy F. Steagall.

Zebulon and Fayetteville: James Dunwoody, John J. Taylor.

Elijah Sinclair, Agent for Randolph Macon College.

COLUMBUS DISTRICT: S. K. Hodges, Presiding Elder.

Columbus: Thomas Sanford, Thomas T. Mann.

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Hamilton: W. S. Williams.

LaGrange: James Payne.

Greenville: Noah Smith.

Talbotton: Tilman Douglass.

Lumpkin: George A. Chappell.

Caswell: E. W. Story.

Muscogee: James Smith.

Mission to Blacks on Chattahoochee: T. J. Williamson.

Lovick Pierce, Agent for Georgia Female College.

TALLAHASSEE DISTRICT: J. L. Jerry, Presiding Elder.

Gadsden: William Linson.

Leon: John W. Yarborough.

Lowndes: Daniel Bird.

Fort Gaines: O. R. Franklin.

Alachua Mission: To be supplied.

Randolph Mission: James McCarty.

ST. MARY'S DISTRICT: William Choice, Presiding Elder.

St. Mary's and Satilla: F. M. Smith, James M. McPherson.

Jacksonville: James R. Smith, Joseph R. V. Wiggins.

Irwinton: John Jones.

Marion: Claiborne Trussell.

Hawkinsville: Joseph Edwards.

Altamaha Mission: To be supplied.

Irwin Mission: C. C. McAlister.

Centerville Mission: To be supplied.

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Americus: John W. Talley, Jr.

James E. Evans, Transferred to South Carolina Conference.

Francis M. Cary, Transferred to Alabama Conference.

MARRIED .

Near Eatonton, Putnam County, on Monday evening, the 1st instant, by Thomas Turner, Jr., Esq., Mr. George W. Yates, of Monroe County, to Miss Frances, youngest daughter of Beverly Slaughter, Esq.

On Thursday evening, the 21st ultimo, by the Rev. Tilman D. Oxford, Mr. Thomas B. Williams to Miss Frances Ann McDowell, eldest daughter of David McDowell, Esq.

On the evening of the 28th ultimo, by Henry B. White, Esq., Mr. Edward B. Oxford to Miss Elizabeth Susan, daughter of Daniel McDowell, Esq., all of Jasper County.

DIED.

At his residence, in Houston County, on the 22d ultimo, Mr. Simpson Chance, aged about 80 He years. was a soldier of the Revolution.

At her residence in Sparta, on the morning of the 25th ultimo, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, relict of Capt. Duke Hamilton, in the 65th year of her age.

At his residence in Putnam County, on Saturday morning, 30th of December last, Zaccheus Butler, Esq., in his 52d year.

GRAND JURY, BURKE SUPERIOR COURT, NOVEMBER TERM, 1837.

Aug. H. Anderson Abram Jones B. E. Gilstrap William Barron James Anderson John Goodwin Joseph Shewmake William J. Evans John A. Roberts Brinson Fountain Wm. H. C. Mills Ashley Holliday John Brigham Baily Carpenter Charles A. Burton Homer V. Mulkey L. B. Burch Stephen Corker Joseph Cates Calvin B. Churchill

(Signed) Nathaniel L. Sturges, Clerk.

BALDWIN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 10 negroes...levied on as the property of Aaron Searcy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Wilkins Hunt; also 700 acres of land...levied on as the property of Aaron Searcy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Sanford.

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(Signed) James A. Hill, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Isaac Culver and Augustus Culver apply for letters of administration on the estate of Nancy Culver, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: David Cowden applies for letters of administration on the estate of Chatman Daniel, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Hamilton Burge, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: William H. Speights applies for letters of administration on the estate of Mary Speights, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. James W. Ledbetter tolls before Francis S. Colley, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Moody Jackson and Thomas Ransom. (Signed) Henry Rogers, Clerk.

Georgia, Houston County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Alonzo C. McBryde, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John J. Howell, Adm.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office in Madison, Morgan County, Georgia, on the first day of January, 1838:

Armsted Atkinson J. R. Browning Sarah Brown Thomas Bachus James Cocks Lemuel B. Chafin T.Cawthen J.Cawthen John Costler James Daniel Drew Davis Jasper N. Edward John Elsberry Henry C. Elliott F. D. Fannin Amos Fielder Charles Griffith David Herrin Virginia Harris Johnston Holland W. J. King Daniel Knight Willis Kirkley Edward Lafitte Van Leonard John McCoy Martha McCare Benj. R. McCoy Barnet Malcom Allen McCaskil John McGehee Flewellen Morgan Francis Oliver Smith Prince E. H. Porter Charles T. Powell Nancy Pascal James B. Randle Zachariah Right Mrs. Mary Smith Henry W. Sarvis Margaret Simms Caroline Tatum William Tinsley Mrs. Susan Thomas William Turner Peter Woodin Martha Woods Thomas C. Wood William F. Willis George Williams William B. Watt David Weaver

(Signed) John B. Martin, Assistant Postmaster.

Tuesday, January 16, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to. the estate of Charles Keys, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Janet D. Keys, Admx.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wilie Durden, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Charles B. Shirley, Adm.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, on the first day of January, 1838:

Thomas Arnold Josiah Amison James Berrihill David Bateman John Boatwright Benjamin F. Barge Zachariah Brantley Jeptha Brantley S. D. Brantley Charlotta Clarke John R. Cain Jarred J. Collins Silas Carter John Curry Marion Church John Cason William Cooper James Darby A.W. H. Dawson Jesse Deen Dennis Dudley John Fulgam Jane Green David Greer John Harrison R. Hodges Wiley T. Hodges Elijah Johnson Solomon Ikener Warren Key F.Logan Mathew Moore Bird Martin William Orr John Obier Richard R. Pate William Pace Samuel W. Pine Lewis Parker Moses Robison Enoch Roughton Gideon Strange B. John Sheppard William Sellers Thomas Turner Tarbutton W. Tarbutton H. H. Tarver Thomas Williams John Williams Hardy Williams Mitchell Watkins

(Signed) H. Brookins, Postmaster.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: John G. Fondren and Drewry F. Scarborough apply for letters of administration on the estate of William Scarborough, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Speer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas D. Speer, Hugh L. Speer, Adms.

Georgia, Jones County: William Barron files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Gerrard Barron, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of Francis Jett, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) David Herron, Adm.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the

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Georgia, Houston County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mason Chance, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Chance, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: All those indebted to the estate of William Jackson, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John Jackson, Allen D. Wyche, Adms.

Tuesday, January 23, 1838

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of Nicholas C. Lewis, in the county of Thomas, in this State, on the 10th day of July, 1835, by John Gregory; and it being represented to me, that said Gregory has fled from justice, -I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Gregory; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

NOTICE.

The Buffalo Turnpike, in Washington County, is now in good order for crossing with safety.

(Signed) Micajah Bland, Wiley T. Hodges, Harper Tucker, Commissioners.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John W. Baker, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Charles Jenkins, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: All those indebted to the estate of John W. Baker, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Charles Jenkins, Adm.

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Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richmond V. Peeples, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Louisa S. Peeples, Admx.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Welburn, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James M. Finley, Newton Pitts, Adms.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 445/13 dist...levied on as the property of Thaddeus Beall, William Beall, Frederick Beall, Redford Weems, William Mitchell and Henry Freeman and Benjamin Parker, their securities, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Maxfield H. Payne; pointed out by James Lovett; also One silver watch...levied on as the property of Jesse R. Browning, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Simeon Smith, Jr.

(Signed) William Ward, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edwin D. Shanks, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James D. Shanks, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Edmund Swinney applies for letters of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Parham, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: James W. Oliver and Linyear W. Smith file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of George W. Oliver, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Benj amin Darsey files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Orin W. Young, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: James U. Blackshear and Edward J. Blackshear, file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Instat Hall, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O. Tuesday, January 30, 1838

MARRIED.

In this city, on Thursday evening, 13th instant, by the Rev. C. W. Key, Mr. William H. Atwood,

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On the 18th instant, by his honor Judge Hudson, of Eatonton, Mr. Thomas M. Greene, of Baldwin County, to Miss Martha Francis Presly, daughter of Mr. Thomas Presley.

DIED.

In Wetumpka, Alabama, on the 8th instant, Col. Archibald Grifrm, in the 72d year of his age,

In Eatonton, on Friday, 13th instant, Mrs. Zilpha Wright, consort of Major James Wright, and daughter of Dr. Allen, of Meriwether County, in the 45th year of her age. She leaves a husband and eight children.

LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot of land, adjoining Henry Cooper and William Winham, levied on as the property of William Parrot, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John G. Couts, Adm. of Robert Couts, deceased; also 150 acres of land, adjoining Benj amin Moorman, levied on as the property of William Daniel, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Henry Bailey; also Lot No. 170/1 dist...levied on as the property of Washington Baker, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Gillett & Rowe.

(Signed) E. Thompson, D. Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 100/10 dist...whereon James Driggers now lives, levied on as the property oflgnatius R. Brook, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Samuel J. Bryan vs. I. R. Brook, Drury Smith, John Smith and Hezekiah Spark.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One black stallion...levied on as the property of John Crutchfield, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Daniel Perdue.

(Signed) John Armstrong, Sheriff.

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SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: A tract of land adjoining Henry Britain, levied on as the property of David T. Eavins, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Michael Branner.

(Signed) S. R. Maxwell, D. Sheriff.

GRAND JURY, HANCOCK SUPERIOR COURT, OCTOBER TERM, 1837.

William Terrell Seaborn Lawrence George Amos Wm. Hitchcock Wm. Shivers Sr. Peter Scott James M. Hitchcock James H. Burnett Israel Palmer Jeremiah B. Reeves John G. Coleman John DeWitt Benj. T. Harris Benj. F. Latimer Myles C. Harris Gideon Holsey Thomas Dudley Jeffrey Lane Wilson Bird

(Signed) Tuttle H. Audas, Clerk.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...levied on as the property of Elijah Jordan, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Edmund Jordan.

(Signed) William G. Moody, D. Sheriff.

MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro girl...levied on as the property of Jesse Kirby, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Emanuel Shober vs. David D. Kirby, Adm. of Jesse Kirby, deceased; also 900 acres of land, adjoining William Stallings and Benjamin Griders, levied on as the property of Thomas Head, deceased, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Felix Bryan, deceased, vs. Horace Malory, Adm. of Thomas Head, deceased; also Two tables...etc...levied on as the property of Asa Martin, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas Sparks; Daniel H. Zachry, security.

(Signed) Lewis Graves, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John

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Rogers, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors Of said estate. (Signed) George Tilly, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Josiah Jordan, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jacob G. Matthews, Adm.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 150 acres of land, adjoining John E. Hodges...etc...levied on as the property of John Bellah, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of State of Georgia; John G. Williams and John K. Browning, securities.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jones County: James Thweatt files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of William Flewellen, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: William Mann applies for letters of administration on the estate of David Turner, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: James H. Finney applies for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas H. K. Morris, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Joel B. Mabry applies for letters of administration on the estate of James L. Davis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mary Stubblefield, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Tolbert Woodall, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Beasley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Lumpkin, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: All those indebted to the estate of John Beasley, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) William Lumpkin, Adm.

Georgia, Baldwin County: All those indebted to the estate of David B. Mitchell, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes

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Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Levin Ellis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Culver, Levin E. Culver, Adms.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 600 acres of land, adjoining William Rabun and Charles Irwin, levied on as the property of Ellis M. Waller, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Solomon Barefield; levy made by Moreland Lupa, constable.

(Signed) J. McLemore, D. Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two negro boys...levied on as the property of James G. Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Taylor; Thomas Barnes, security.

(Signed) Jones Mclemore, Sheriff.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

(Signed) William Ward, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 500 acres of land, adjoining Francis Hearn, levied on as the property of Samuel Walker, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John S. Harris; also 118 acres of land, adjoining William B. Bird, levied on as the property of Alexander Veal, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John S. Randle; also One house and lot...levied on as the property of Willis Houghton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of J. F. and L. P. Harwell; also

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One house and lot, whereon Samuel Walker now lives, levied on as the property of Willis Houghton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John L. Jordan.

(Signed) Richardson Black, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in March next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 300 acres of land...1evied on as the property of Overall Waller, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James H. Carstarphen; also 100 acres of land...levied on as the property of William Catchings, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Henry F. Anderson; also 425 acres of land, adjoining John A. Cogburn, levied on as the property of William Catchings, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Bostwick; also One black mare...levied on as the property of Isaac Dent, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Nicholas Howard.

(Signed) Matthew Brewer, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Coleman Smith, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joshua Baker, George W. Johnson, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: Hardy Bryan applies for letters of administration on the estate of David Averett, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Neill McKinnon, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jacob C. Dyer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Catching, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mary Lovet, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Kennedy, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Scarborough, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. G. Fondren, D. F. Scarborough, Adms.

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MARRIED.

In Butts County, on Thursday evening, the 25th ultimo, by Edward Weaver, Esq., Mr. Wilkins D. Whaley, of Troup County, to Miss Malinda Lindsey, of Butts County.

In Meriwether County, on Tuesday evening, 5th of December last, by the Rev. Creed Colwell, Mr. Jesse H. Williams to Miss Mary Ann Mitcham, all of said county.

GRAND JURY, TALIAFERRO SUPERIOR COURT, JANUARY TERM, 1838.

Cornelius G. Leary Wm. Johnson Elijah Jordan James Edge Thomas L. Edwards Archibald G. Janes Charles Johnson William T. Fluker Zachariah Jordan Thomas P. Harris B. T. Hammack Wilie Allen Wm. Alexander Albert R. Taylor Malichi Murden John W. Towns John W. Harris John S. Swain James C. Echols Etheldred Edwards William Heard

(Signed) Chesley Bristow, Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Isaac Fincher, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lydia Fincher, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Isham Sheffield, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) R. W. Sheffield, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours Of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Adams, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Caldwell, Adm.

Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Hillery B. Jarvis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. B. Shores, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: All those indebted to the estate of Gideon A. Spivey, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) E. Swiney, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Peter and William Lunceford apply for letters of administration on the estate of Barbara Lunceford, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C.

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Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Boswell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Charles W. Roby, Adm. in right of his wife.

Georgia, Newton County: John N. Williamson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Walls, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: David Stewart files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Mary Johnson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: John Curtis applies for letters of administration on the estate of Nancy Curtis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Benjamin F. Harris and Thomas Harris apply for letters of administration on the estate of William Harris, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Burke County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Mallory, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James S. Morris, Adm.

Tuesday, February 13, 1838

BANK OF DARIEN.

A branch of this institution has been re-established at this place. Iverson L. Harris, Jeremiah Beall, William A. Tennille, Nathan McGehee, and Otis Childs, have been elected Directors. At a late meeting of the Board, Iverson L. Harris, Esq.,58XwzbDsen President.

MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, the 30th of January, at her father's residence, in Jones County, by Joseph Day, Esq., M. Reason Wilcoxton, of Hancock County, to Miss Caroline T. Franks.

On Sunday evening, the 4th instant, by Robert C. Mays, Esq., Mr. Samuel P. Burford, to Miss Nancy Luvisa, daughter of Mark M. Powell, Esq., all of Butts County.

In Randolph County, Alabama, on the 25th ultimo, at the house of Edward Latimer, by James W. Furlow, Esq., Mr. Anderson J. Latimer, of Hancock County, Ga., to Miss Elizabeth Ann Thornton Watts, of the former place.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jones County: Thomas J. Middlebrooks applies for letters of administration on the estate of Charles W. McAlister, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

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Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of J. M. T. Skidmore, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Osborn T. Furlow, Adm.

Georgia, Sumter County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James K. Mann, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William B. Mann, Adm.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of Thomas Adams, in the county of Dooly, in this State, on the 24th day of January last, by Cyrus Brumberlow; and it being represented to me, that said Brumberlow has fled from justice, --I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Brumberlow; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

C. HALL ACADEMY, JASPER COUNTY.

Trustees: J. Robinson, J. Brownfield, J. V. Dismukes, W. H. Preston, L. S. Holland.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Holton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) R. Bledsoe, J. A. Meriwether, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William W. Abbott tolls before Lauchlin L. Morrison, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Richard Mitchell and Levi Rob. (Signed) Hansel R. Seward, Clerk.

Georgia, Telfair County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Branscum, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Samuel Stringer, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy Culver, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) The Administrators.

GREENESBORO MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY, GREENE COUNTY.

Trustees: James F. Foster, John Cunningham, Eralbon Seymour, Francis Bowman, Y. P. King.

Tuesday, February 20, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Monroe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Emeline Johnson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Reuben Dennis, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Leonard Bolton tolls before James o 'Kelley, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Archibald Hart and Henry Farmer. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

Georgia, Laurens County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John Austin tolls before Andrew Y. Hampton, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by M. G. Oneal and C. W. Horne. (Signed) Francis Thomas, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: John Conner applies for letters of administration on the estate of Nancy Conner, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mark Barefield, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. M. Gonder, Adm.

Tuesday, February 27, 1838

MARRIED.

In this place, on the 25th instant, by the Rev. John W. Baker, Col. Wilkins Hunt, of Macon, to Miss Julia Ann, daughter of George Root.

DIED.

In Lexington, Kentucky, on the 2d instant, after a protracted and lingering illness, Dr. John Eberle, the able and enlightened Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in the Medical Department of Transylvania University.

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WASHINGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

(Signed) Charles J. Malone, Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 3 negroes...etc...levied on as the property of James G. Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Bank of Darien; Burwell Jourdan, security; also 400 acres of land, adjoining Jacob Stephens, levied on as the property of Leroy Kennedy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of George Root and J. L. Swinney; pointed out by Levi Blizzard; also 202V2 acres of land, adjoining James Hitchcock and Thomas J. Trawick, levied on as the property of Leo McDaniel, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Shadrack Trawick.

(Signed) L. S. Stewart, Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 50 barrels of corn...etc...(many items)...levied on as the property of Peyton H. Colbert, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of George G. Smith; also One sorrel horse...etc...levied on as the property of Emsly Childress, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Rees M. Lin; also One road wagon...etc...levied on as the property of Emsly Childress, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of McAllen Batts; also One negro girl...levied on as the property of John Conner, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of T. J. Hays, for the use of A. N. Smith.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One trunk...etc...levied on as the property of Horatio McLester, to satisfy executions or fi fas

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: All those indebted to the estate of Thomas Holter, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) R. Bledsoe, J. A. Meriwether, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Reuben A. Matthis and Hiram Mott apply for letters of administration on the estate of Sarah Wafford, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Sanford, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Sanford, Jr., Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Ingram, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Daniel Roberts, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Joseph Crossley tolls before James Moore, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Leroy Brown and Albert Simonton. (Signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David E. Butts, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) G. W. Butts, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edward Perkins, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Gilbert Kent, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Priscilla Thompson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Samuel Thompson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Wilson C. and Albert G. Alsabrook apply for letters of administration on the estate of their father, Howel Alsabrook, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Pike County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Phillip Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John H. Akin, Adm.

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APPOINTED.

N. G. Foster, Esq., of Morgan County, has been appointed by the Governor, Solicitor of the Ocmulgee Circuit, in place of William G. Smith, Esq., resigned.

MARRIED.

In Louisville, Jefferson County, on the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. M. Raiford, Mr. Campbell Raiford, of Culloden, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Littleberry Bostick, Esq.

DIED.

On Thursday night, 15th instant, at 11 o'clock, at his residence in Monroe County, Ga., Mr. William Jernigan, aged 50 years, the 25th of December last, leaving a wife and children.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Graybill, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Michael Graybill, John Graybill, Adms.

Georgia, Dooly County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Matthew Gaston, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William F. Gaston, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edmund Rice, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Rice, Adm.

Georgia, Thomas County: All those indebted to the estate of Daniel Mcintosh, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Alexander McLeod, John A. McIntosh, Adms.

Georgia, Baldwin County: John G. Raines files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Cadwallader Raines, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles W. Choate, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Rachel Trapp files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Thomas Trapp, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles W. Choate, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: All those indebted to the estate of John M. Sims, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John Martin, Adm.

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Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. A. McCommon tolls before Thomas Howard, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc... (animal description omitted here). Appraised by Burdit Finch and Joshua Zeber. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Charles McCrimmon and George W. McCrimmon file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Duncan McCrimmon, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Farquhara McRae, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James A. Hill, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) B. M. Hill, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: All those indebted to the estate of Edmund Rice, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) James Rice, Adm. Tuesday, March 13, 1838

DIED.

At Oak Hill, Ga., on the 21st ultimo, Hiram Alonzo Waters Oslin, son of William S. and Jane E. Oslin, aged one year, five months and 24 days. WASHINGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Washington County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sandersville, Washington County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Seven bales of cotton...levied on as the property of Wiley W. Cullens, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Elizabeth Jones; M. D. Cullens and Joseph T. Simmons, securities; also One negro man...levied on as the property of M. D. Cullens, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Elizabeth Jones; A. S. Tennille, security; also One road wagon...etc...levied on as the property of Morgan Brown, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Anesworth. (Signed) Charles J. Malone, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: A negro man...levied on as the property of Asa Douglas and Robert Hamilton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Gray Harris, A. A. Bell, S. Black and Robert B. Whitfield. (Signed) M. Brewer, D. Sheriff.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Oman Whatley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elizabeth Whatley, Admx.

Georgia, Thomas County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William Shepherd tolls before John Jones, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc... (animal description omitted here). Appraised by John Adams and Joseph Taylor. (Signed) Hansel R. Seward, Clerk.

Georgia, Hancock County: Nathaniel Arnold applies for letters of administration on the estate of Lucinda Arnold, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: James Huckabee applies for letters of administration on the estate of Isham Huckabee, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jordan Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Collins, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Peterson Harris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Hunt, M. G. Harris, Adms.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Castleberry, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward Castleberry, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: John Talbott files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of William Shaw, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Kirk P. McDaniel applies for letters of administration on the estate of Turner Chapman, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Joseph H. Watts files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Obadiah Smith, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Joseph P. Penick files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Warren O. Neal, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: All those indebted to the estate of Thomas J. Livingston, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: All those indebted to the estate of Benjamin Barnes, late of said

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Georgia, Oglethorpe County: William W. Bush applies for letters of administration on the estate of William G. Jennings, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Tuesday, March 20, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Henry County: Martha Standley applies for letters of administration on the estate of Ezekiel Standley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Hayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Dooly County: All those indebted to the estate of B. G. Paulett, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) David Scarborough, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Adolphus S. Holland, a minor. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) Thomas Nelms, Guardian.

Georgia, Jones County: William A. McMath applies for letters of administration on the estate of his father, William McMath, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Nimrod Clark applies for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph Bell, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Jesse Higgs, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: William Young applies for letters of administration on the estate of Martin Hardin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William A. Lee, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John T. Bentley, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James L. Davis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joel B. Mabry, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Laurens Superior Court. Libel for Divorce. Sarah Ryals vs. Abel Ryals.

Georgia, Dooly County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate ofB. G. Paulett, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David Scarborough, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: All those indebted to the estate of Sampson Braswell, late of said

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Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Asa Lewis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Webb, Adm.

GRAND JURY, MORGAN SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH TERM, 1838.

John B. Walker Marcus Hemphill Peter W. Walton John W. Stark Joseph Borin William Varner William L. West Thomas Davis Samuel Shields Carter Shepherd Thomas Waddle WIlliam Cox James Evans William Cousin John R. Hargroves Jacob Butts

(Signed) John C. Rees, Clerk; N. G. Foster, Solicitor General.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 244/10 dist...levied on as the property of Daniel Sanford and Benjamin Sanford, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John West, Jr.

(Signed) Thomas Nelms, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy Outlaw, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Morgan Outlaw, Adm.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Samuel T. Henderson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Edward M. Henderson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Smith, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Asahel Renfroe applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Pike, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Smith, C. C. O.

Tuesday, March 27, 1838

PENFIELD ACADEMY, GREENE COUNTY.

Trustees: Thomas Stocks, Lemuel Greene, J. M. Porter, James Davant, T. G. Janes.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

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(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 20 acres of land, adjoining Mial Smith, levied on as the property of Robert R. Smith, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Gilmer.

(Signed) Mial Smith, Sheriff.

WASIDNGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Washington County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sandersville, Washington County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Ten negroes. ..levied on as the property of Jonathan Lyon, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Fish and L. F. Harris; also 525 acres ofland...levied on as the property of William Killpatrick, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Boykin.

(Signed) Jeptha Brantley, D. Sheriff.

MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One small wagon...etc...levied on as the property of Thomas Janes, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Margaret M. Park, Adrnx. of George Park, deceased; also 10 blankets...etc...levied on as the property of Nathaniel G. Finch, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Davis, Whitton & Co.

(Signed) Lewis Graves, Sheriff.

GRAND JURY, COWETA SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH TERM, 1838.

Thomas Hudson Anthony North Hugh W. Houston Silas Reynolds Abraham North Thos. W. Bolton Angus McIver Levi Newton Robert Atkinson Anthony Storey Robert S. Hamrick Theophilus Meadows Joseph Endsly John P. Weaver Elij ah Martin William G. Strong

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(Signed) Batty M. Mitchell, Clerk; George D. Anderson, Solicitor General.

MARRIED.

At Eatonton, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. Miles Greene, Col. Charles J. Malone, of Washington County, to Miss Jane A. Hudson, daughter of the Hon. Irby Hudson, of Putnam County.

DIED.

At his residence, Walnut Grove, in Morgan County, on the evening of the 3d instant, 10 minutes after 7 o'clock, Robert Pearman, leaving a widow and four children.

On the 9th instant, after a lingering and painful illness of several months, in the 66th year of her age at the residence of her son, Dr. Peter W. Lesley, near LaGrange, Troup County, Ga., Mrs. Sarah, relict of William Lesley, late of Oglethorpe County, Ga.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Greene County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Marshall R. Stovall tolls before Matthew Winfield, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc... (animal description omitted here). Appraised by Douglass C. Watson and John Hawk. (Signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.

Georgia, Jones County: William Cleland applies for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Cleland, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Francis S. Hearn applies for letters of administration on the estate of Alexander Voss, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Monroe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Varner, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) George W. Varner, Adm.

TELFAIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot of land...levied on as the property of Thomas Roycroft, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Tassell vs. Thomas Roycroft, Ann Hill and Amos Harrod; also Lots No. 37 and 38 in town of Jacksonville...levied on as the property of John Huber, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Finlayson.

(Signed) Frederick Butler, Sheriff.

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LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One plantation adjoining William Fordham, James Lock and Sarah Nobles, levied on as the property of Hamilton Nobles, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of N. McBane; also Lot No. 8/13 dist...levied on as the property of James Wright, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jonathan Gay.

(Signed) Elzy Thompson, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William Smith tolls before William Moss, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Reuben Winfrey and Charles Griffin. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, Clerk.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Samuel Williams, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Peabody, Mary Williams, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy Culver, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Culvert, Augustus Culver, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: All those indebted to the estate of Nancy Culver, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Isaac Culver, Augustus Culver, Adms.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wright Scoggins, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Sparks Hunter, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Israel Champion applies for letters of administration on the estate of Elbert Powell, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William B. Christian, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Christian, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: All those indebted to the estate of William B. Christian, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Isaac Christian, Adm.

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Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William McWhorter tolls before Joel Hurt, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Philemon Edmonson and John Swanson. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

Georgia, Jones County: John H. McMath applies for letters of administration on the estate of William McMath, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Coleman Smith, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joshua Baker, George W. Johnson, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Isaac Culver and Lewis E. Culver apply for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Ibby Ellis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Levin Ellis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Culver, Levin E. Culver, Adms.

Tuesday, April 3, 1838

DIED.

On the 6th ultimo, in Newton County, Ga., Mrs. Julia Elizabeth, consort of Samuel J. Wilburn, and daughter of the late Hezekiah Luckie, Esq.

At the house of Thomas Respass, in Putnam County, on the 11th ultimo, Mrs. Sarah Peurifoy, in the 73d year of her age.

On influenza, in Monroe County, on the 20th ultimo, Elizabeth S. Doyal, in the 50th year of her age.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 80 acres of land...levied on as the property of Dicea Lumpkin, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William S. Branch; William F. Lumpkin, John Coleby, and Francis H. Cone, securities.

(Signed) W. L. Strain, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Alfred Clark tolls before Harvey Mullens, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Israel Palmer and Robert Bryan. (Signed) Henry Rogers, Clerk.

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Georgia, Crawford County: Arthur Bryant, Hannah Bryant and Vincent Nichols apply for letters of administration on the estate of John Bryant, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) P. J. Echols, C. C. O.

GRAND JURY, PUTNAM SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH TERM, 1838.

William Turner William B. Carter John B. Harrison Wm. E. Adams Edmund Reid John Edmondson A. D. Gatewood Lewis H. Linch Alexander S. Reid Henry Hunter William Farrar Jones Kendrick David Ross Rowan H. Ward William Baugh Stephen B. Marshall John F. Adams DJamesGriggs John Hudson

(Signed) James Nicholson, Clerk; N. G. Foster, Solicitor General.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Fayette County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Castleberry, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward Castleberry, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Hurt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) N. Bass, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in May, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James F. Robinson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) L. T. P. Harwell, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of James F. Robinson, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) L. T. P. Harwell, Adm.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Compton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Josiah Pope, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Elizabeth Howard applies for letters of administration on the estate of Isaac A. Howard, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Curry, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David Curry, Adm.

Georgia, Washington County: Peter P. Smith files his petition for letters of dismission from

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Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in June, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Ingram, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Daniel Roberts, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Elisha Sparks Hunter applies for letters of administration on the estate of Right Scogin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Thomas W. Grimes, C. C. O.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in May next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One bay mare...levied on as the property of Isaac Dent, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Nicholas Howard.

(Signed) M. Brewer, D. Sheriff.

Tuesday, April 10, 1838

MARRIED.

On the night of the 21st of March, 1838, by the Rev. Richard Q. Lane, Mr. William P. Lyle, to the accomplished Miss Mary P. Turner, all of Troup County, Ga.

On Thursday evening, the 5th instant, by the Rev. Robert P. Ward, Elbert H. Gay, Esq., to Miss Julia Ann Webb, all of Newton County.

DIED.

On the 21st ultimo, at his residence in Putnam County, Mr. Reuben Rogers, aged about 42 years. Mr. Rogers was a native of North Carolina, but for many years resided in Morgan and Putnam Counties, in this State.

On the night of the 26th of March, of apoplexy, Mr. Charter Campbell, of this place, in the 52d year of his age.

In Covington, Ga., on Monday, the 19th of March, Mary Ann Foster, consort of Dr. C. E. F. W. Campbell, and daughter of Abner and Janet G. Ponder, of Oglethorpe, Ga. She leaves a husband and an infant.

At the residence of Harper Tucker, in Baldwin County, on the 1st instant, Mrs. Milley Bivins, in the 73d year of her age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: James T. Finnie applies for letters of administration on the estate

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GRAND JURY, TALBOT SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH TERM, 1838.

Peter F. Mahone Alfred L Acee John Haynes Wm. T. Burk David B. Bush John B. Anderson John C. Boynton John J. Wlllis John R. Russel Isaac Battle Lewis J. Matthews Geo. W. Nobles John Tooke Young Daniel Harris Slade Francis Leonard Henry Jones Willis Green Dixon Cureton Charles L Smith Willis P. Menefee Lewis L. Walker

(Signed) C. R. Wynn, Clerk; H. L Benning, Solicitor General.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Hillsboro, Jasper County, Georgia, on the first day of April, 1838.

Eliza R. Ashurst Thomas Barker Virginia Burton James Caudle John Caudle W. L. Clements Thos. J. Comer Robert W. Duke R. Dawkins A. G. Fambrough Jane Ferguson James S. Fears Mrs. Susan Gunn James Gunn Thomas Greer Joshua Hames J.L.Holland Sarah Hicks L. Johnston Anthony Love Mrs. F. Love Dr. C. Locket John Murah Mrs. Sarah Marsh Phebe McClendon Shadrach McMicle Balaam Peters Edward Price R. A. T. Ridley Robert T. Rivers Jacob J. See James Sanders Mrs. Sarah Smith J. W. Shropshire Thomas C. Trice Emma M. Taylor Hardy Whellus Elisha Wynens

(Signed) B. B. Amoss, Postmaster.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, on the first day of April, 1838:

Mrs. Sally Adams Hezekiah Brown David Blackwell Samuel Bedgood David R. Barnes S. David Bateman Benj. Barwick Sol. D. Brantley Brown Benj. S. Brantley Jesse Brock Edward Brantley Daniel Blount Nancy Brown Joshua Collins F. Cummings Jared J. Collins Thos. J. Collins Patru Clay David Curry R. Dickins Ezekiel Daniel Richard Drake John E. Ely Benj. Forbs H. C. Flournoy Geo. Franklin Ezekiel Finney Robert B. Glenn Wm. B. Glenn Chas. A. Greener William Gilbert Thial Holton Mary Howard Wm. Hamilton (est) Burwell Hartley Wm. Henderson Wm. P. Hardwick Joseph Harrison Elizabeth Howard William Hurst Thomas Jordan John Jordan Jesse B. Knight Martha Lightfoot Lauren Loomis John Myres Mathew Mour Kennon F. Mulpass Thomas Moway William Martin Gideon Miller Howel Mayo John McMurry Ananiss McDougald John McVay

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John P. Ownby James Pitman Jonathan Pearson Joseph Page Redding John Portenburry Geo. Henry Perry Wm. Thos. G. Parham Payton James Robison W. Pournel A. Smith B. Roberts Coalson John Robison Toliver Williamson Tarver W. Wm. Thegpen Jarred Sanders James Salter Algernon B. Warthen James L. Wood Winfred Tompkins Milton Tennille James Jones Wozencraft John Williams Reuben Wasson Willis James Wall Robert Williams Whitfield Whitaker J. M. Whitfield Wade

(Signed) H. Brookins, Postmaster.

GRAND JURY, GWINNETT SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH TERM, 1838.

John S. Wilson Elisha Winn John Josiah Brown Wm. J. Russell James Alexander Baker Wm. H. A. Rowden Samuel Martin Geo. Brogden Richardson Isaac William Baugh William Knox Eli William Coffee Gilbert Buckner Elijah Nunn John Wood David Burge Joseph Harris Wm. Carroll Robert M. Gower Morgan Rakestraw

(Signed) John M. Thompson, Clerk.

WASHINGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

(Signed) Charles Malone, Sheriff.

Tuesday, April 17, 1838

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Madison, Morgan County, Georgia, on the first day of April, 1838:

Thomas Allen Augustus Askew John Appelwhite Samuel O. Arnold Thos. Atkinson James Aikin Goode Bryan John H. Butts Sarah Bradley Orin Brown Nancy Blanks Lorenzo Bird Mrs. Mary Cryer Wm. Crowley Jackson Cheney Simon Crowley Patrick Cotter William Dukes John Floyd Frederick Farmer William Foster Henry Fullingham Calvin J. Fall Amos Fielder Abner Gloebrook Henry Gosson John Hubbard William Hanse Conrad Hanse Wm. S. Hardwick Peterson Hawkins Wm. S. Holcomb Sanford Hargroves Wm. Henderson E. Happen John S. Harris Reddin Harris Robert Lemmons Booker Lawson William Lane Abner Lee Absolem Myers Amanda M. Mayne John Miller

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R. J. Mosely Nathan Meradith Mrs. Nancy Murry Alfred A. Overton B. S. Pendleton Ezekiel Perkins Joshua Phillips Wm. B. Perkins David Pattillo Wm. S. Pricher Lemuel Rourk John Russel Hiram Rousseau James D. Roberson Elisha Remsay Samuel Sewee John Samuel J. Shields Wm. Stewart John Suddath Seddis Robert Henry Shaw Ephraim Shaw John A. Shaw Shields John S. Jane Thompson Daniel Thomas Robert Taylor Trimble James Mrs. Ann G. Varner Hiram Wilson John W. Walker White Peter Wooden Martha Woods Henry B. Walton J. H. Weathersby Patrick Welch John S. Wright Jacob Weaver John Woods Robert Woodall Joseph Winn Permilia Wiggins William West Clement Zachary Stephenson Johnston

(Signed) John B. Martin, Postmaster.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Harris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Harris, Benjamin Harris, Adms.

Georgia, Appling County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Andrew Boyd, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Hughey, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Lewis H. Linch files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Mary Linch. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Newton Superior Court. Libel for Divorce. Henry Turner vs. Nancy Turner.

PLANTERS BANK OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, SAVANNAH.

List of Stockholders.

Geo. Anderson Eliza M. Anderson Eliza G. Anderson Mary S. Anderson Edw. C. Anderson Juliana Anderson Eliza C. Anderson Georgia A. C. Anderson Mary E. Anderson Goo. W. Anderson Joseph Auze C. M. Arnold H. C. Almy L. Anciaux C. Blanchard C. Ball C. Barnes E. M. Boyd Ann Barron A. Barclay E.Bolton R. R. Bolton M. Bolton C.Bolton James Bolton John Bolton Ann Bourke E. Smith E. Bourke John Bones E. P. Butts W.P.Bowen S. Wilkins W. B. Bulloch William Gaston H. T. Campbell Abiel Carter John D. Cole R. R. Cuyler R.Cramer John Cumming Michel Chevrier P. DeVillers R. Demere Jr. W. Davis M. Lufburrow J. Dasher G. W. Owens

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John Dillon Mary Elliott John Waters (est) W. M. Evans Helen Fleming Marcus Flournoy Robert Willis Robert Watkins Melinda John J. Flournoy Robert W. Flournoy Eliza Floyd Floyd Elizabeth Floyd William Gaston Marie Brickell Ann Glenn B. Gibbons W. S. Gillett Eliza Gillett Dan Gugel Pat Gibson William Godfrey R. Habersham Sarah G. Haig J. P. Henry Frederick Herb Robert Hutchison Priscilla Houstoun W. P. Hunter J. Woodruff S. M. Johnston R. Moodie Lucy Isaac George Jones Sarah Jones N. W. Jones Sarah F. Jones P. A. Johnston E. H. Johnston L. C. Johnston M. H. Johnston B. R. Johnston W. P. Johnston J. J. Jackson Jabez Jackson Mary Ker P. M. Killock M. F. Kollock George J. Kollock James Lamb J. T. Lawrence H. Lieon D. Lieon Lewis LeConte Andrew Low James Marshall A. C. Millen Jonathan Meigs Jane Montgomery J. D. Mongin J. Morehead M. C. Morehead E. Molyneux Jr. Hetty Minis Phillippa Minis John Murley Goo. W. Myers C. Myers Mary Neufville J. C. Nicoll L.O'Byrne H. Cassiby P. Prendergast D.O'Byrne J. C. Perry H. Taylor Sarah Pettibone Ann Pray Rosetta Ralston M.D.Rees Mary D. Rice Martha R. Rice Fr's Roma Victoire Roma G. E. Richards T. P. Richards Alex. Richards Jr. Abraham Richards William Richards William Robertson Hugh Ross Henry Roser E. C. Stow J. D. Stevens E. Sinclair James Smith H. S. Shaffer Julia Scarborough Lucy Scarborough Charlotte Scarborough C.F.Seymour Catherine Smith W. J. Scott Elizabeth Scott Thomas Stormont M.C.Schodde T.A.Schodde Robert Scott Mary Shaffer A. Smith Jr. E. Magil Eleanor Saunders W. J. Scott (est) A. W. Stephen M. A. D. Sorrel A. E. D. Sorrel Fr's Sorrel L. G. Sorrel R. W. Stites M. C. Taylor Alexander Telfair T. Telfair (est) Mary Telfair Margaret Telfair Margaret C. Telfair M. C. D. Truchelut G. W. Thomas N. Wallace Henry o. Wyer M. C. Wilkins Archibald Wilkins Elizabeth Wilkins P. H. Wilkins J. C. W. Wilkins A. B. Wilkins Archibald Wilkins Jr. W. R. Waring W. M. White A. Russo Thos. M. Woodruff Mary P. Woodruff George Woodruff Margaret Wylly P. H. Wilkins Jr.

MONROE RAIL ROAD AND BANKING COMPANY, MACON.

List of Stockholders.

L. L. Griffin Alfred Brooks Henry Solomon William Solomon Peter Solomon P. G. Thompson C. Y. Caldwell Larkin Griffin James Dean John Martin Kelly Glover John Glover Lawrence Joyner John G. Hill Matthew Mims L. W. Ward J.Land Reuben A. Nash T. M. N. Phillips H.Land Amos Benton E. W. Jones Robert Bedingfield John Daily Jr. Benj; F. Harris Hardy Durham Thaddeus G. Holt John Jones Jordan W. Lee Amos Harris H. H. Lumpkin Abraham Lake

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John Neal Thos. J. Perryman Peter Randle James Solomon James W. Tinsley Igdoliah Wood Thomas D. Walker Hendley Varner Anthony Cozart William Darden Samuel C. Daily William Johnson Daniel McKay Asa Cox O. W. Cox Joseph Day Samuel Maddox Timothy Matthews Samuel Patton A. R. Ralston George D. Sharp E. B. Thompson Myron Bartlett William E. Nail A. M. Nail Thomas W. Oneal Isaac Winship James Anthony Wm. H. Prichard A. H. Chappell Thomas Dyson Benjamin Brantly Cuthbert Collier Rea Holton William Simms John J. Groves William McKenney Daniel Sandford Eliab W. Wells Thomas P. Stubbs James H. Stark J.Johnston G. W. Johnston Drewry M. Cox Fred. H. Sandford Marshall Blount S. W. Burney James Whatley Robert Allen David Daily Benj. Hopkins Elbrige G. Cabaniss Hardway Collier Henry G. Lamar Jeremiah Leak Dread R. Hill Wayne W. Islands James A. Nesbit John Pittman Willis J. Miller Pitt S. Milner Jonas Shivers Aaron Talmage John T. Rowland John Strother Benjamin Davis James Dixon James Johnson M. T. Caldwell Robert Finley Geo. W. Hansford A. Johnston Abel Barge William L. Wilson David Johnston John Marshall James Neal William Maddox Thos. H. Harrup Joseph Hill Daniel Johnson Benjamin Maddox Charles Whitlock

COMMERCIAL BANK, MACON.

List of Stockholders.

Samuel Griswold John Taylor William Cooke David Flanders Robert W. Fort Thomas Napier Anthony Dyer Leroy Napier H. Craft William B. Parker Thos. T. Napier N. C. Munroe Catharine D. Bird Thomas W. Baxter Skelton Napier B. A. H. Flewellen Arabella Alexander J. L. Moultrie H. Moultrie

BANK OF MILLEDGEVILLE.

List of Stockholders.

Ker Boyce C. Beall J. Beall Farish Carter R. K. Hines Tomlinson Fort Seaton Grantland Miller Grieve Wm. D. Jarratt H. B. Holcombe A. Jarratt Sarah A. E. F. Hines Mary M. Nesbit Benj. S. Jordan Green H. Jordan Thomas Moughon Thomas B. Stubbs R. M. Orme Thomas Ragland William Sanford L. R. St. John Leroy M. wiley Charles W. Howard

MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE BANK, SAVANNAH.

List of Stockholders.

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John Cumming A. Champion Thomas Clark Robert Campbell Robert Clark Harriett Campbell Mary Cleland Thomas S. Clay Ann Cumming Mary Ann Cowper Henry Castoff Michael Dillon S. C. Dunning Margaret B. Echols Sophia A. Edwards Helen Fleming James Fraser Samuel H. Fay William Godfrey J. B. Herbert (est) J. Haupt R. Habersham J. P. Henry George Hall Pris. Houstoun P. Houstoun Catharine S. Halsey Lucy Isaac E. Jackson B. R. Johnston P. A. Johnston Louisa C. Johnston E. H. Johnston J. P. Johnston W. P. Johnston M. H. Johnston George Jones Joseph Jones M. F. Kollock George J. Kollock Mary Ker Mary M. Ker P. M. Kollock James Lamb Mary Lavender R. Mackay (est) A. G. Miller A. T. Miller B. Marshall A. Nichols (est) S. B. Parkman E. Padelford A. Porter John Potter O. E. Quin (est) William Rahn Elias Reid Wm. Robertson Lucy Spalding C. F. Seymour A. C. Stiles (est) James Smith J. Stone W. J. Scott (est) H. Taylor Mary Telfair M. C. Telfair George Thomas W. H. Thompson F. A. Tupper C. L. S. Verstill Robert Watson E. L. Waldburg G. M. Waldburg P. H. Wilkins John Wilkinson H. O. Wyer

Tuesday, April 24, 1838

MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, 17th instant, at the house of Frederick Roberson, by Washington H. Brantley, Esq., Mr. John W. Yarborough, to Miss Susan Roberson, all of Warren County.

DIED.

On the 8th ultimo, Farquhard McRae, of Montgomery County, Ga. He was about 75 years of age.

In the city of Savannah, on the 25th of March, of dropsy of the heart, Mr. John Raiford Scarborough, son of Miles Scarborough, Esq., of Meriwether County, in the 27th year of his age.

MACON COUNTY.

Justices of the Inferior Court: Robert Peacock, Isaac C. Cheves, Isaiah Law, Gideon Smith.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

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(Signed) Elijah Welbourn, D. Sheriff.

GRAND JURY, HANCOCK SUPERIOR COURT, APRIL TERM, 1838.

John Graybill John S. Latimer Jesse Lockhart John Bishop Thos. W. Burton William McKie Thomas J. Little William R. Moss Samuel A. Pardee William G. Green David Dickson William Rachel Lott Horton James W. Simmons Richard Fears James J. Butts Edwin Wiley Robert S. Sayre Jesse G. Butts Burwell Ingram James A. R. Kennedy

(Signed) Tuttle H. Audas, Clerk; U. S. Heathe, Solicitor General.

TELFAIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 490 acres of land...levied on as the property of William A. Moore, to satisfy executions or fi fas . in favor of William Hern; also Lots No. 330, occupied by John Pickren, and No. 278, levied on as the property of John Winfield, Jr., to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas Crawford.

(Signed) F. Butler, Sheriff.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 197/8 dist...levied on as the property of Daniel Davis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Superior Court of Thomas County.

(Signed) David Alderman, Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 75 acres of land...levied on as the property of James McCoy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Frederick Trawick; pointed out by Joseph K. Chambers; levy made by William D. Garland, constable.

(Signed) W. H. Brantley, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Watson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) D. Watson, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Alexander Simms, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Madison B. Snellings, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: Harmon Mock files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of James Travis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: James H. Finney files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of H. K. Morris, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: James Thweatt files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of William Flewellen, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Israel Champion applies for letters of administration on the estate of Elbert Powell, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

GRAND JURY, WASHINGTON SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH TERM, 1838.

Francis T. Tennille Alexander Irwin L. D. Newsom Jonathan Lyon Jacob Barnes Wiley T. Hodges William Smith D. Solomon John Sheppard Wm. L. Hardison John Harden Henry Wood Jared Wood A. F. Peacock David Curry David Greer Edmund May James Jones Robert Tennille Churchwell T. Hines Allen Armstrong

(Signed) L. Augustus Jernigan, Clerk; Quintillian Skrine, Attorney General, pro tern.

Tuesday, May 1, 1838

MARRIED.

On the 24th ultimo, by Rev. C. W. Key, Thomas Foard, Esq., of this place, to Mrs. Jane S. Smith, of Jones County.

DIED.

At the residence of Joseph Boren, in Morgan County, on the 10th ultimo, Sarah Winfred Isabella, daughter of Joshua R. and Margaret A. Browning, aged 8 years and 22 days.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

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330 acres of land...1evied on as the property of Matthew Griffis, to satisfy execUtions or fi fas in favor of William Latimer and Henry W. Latimer; also A gray horse...etc...levied on as the property of James Ferrell, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Hunt; Thomas J. Brantley and Samuel S. McWhorter, securities.

(Signed) W. H. Brantley, D. Sheriff.

MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One sorrel horse...levied on as the property of Stephen Akins, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John P. Lucus; also One sorrel stud horse...levied on as the property of John Turner, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Porter & Burney; also 2 cows...etc...levied on as the property of James Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Porter & Burney.

(Signed) Lewis Graves, Sheriff.

EMANUEL SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Emanuel County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Swainsboro, Emanuel County, within the usual hours of sale; the following property, to wit: One lot in Swainsboro...levied on as the property of Francis P. Black, Sheriff, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of H. G. Daniel vs. F. C. Black, William Phillips and A. E. Wiggins.

(Signed) E. Thompson, Sheriff of Laurens County.

LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot of land...adjoining Joseph Payne and James Vickers, levied on as the property of Amelia Payne, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Anderson Ingram; also One lot of land...adjoining Washington Baker and Anthony Yon, levied on as the property of James Warren, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of C. B. and T. N. Guyton; also Two lots of land...adjoining Joseph Aycock, John Perry and Edward Snelgrove, levied on as the property of Berry Hobbs, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of C. B. and T. N. Guyton; also One lot of land...levied on as the property of James Q. Wright, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jonathan Gay.

(Signed) E. Thompson, Sheriff.

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SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two beds...etc...levied on as the property of Isaac Dent, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas Robertson; also 1 cloth overcoat...etc...levied on as the property of Joseph Ligon, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John H. Lowe, William Dicken and Isma W. Woodridge; also One house and lot...levied on as the property of Willis Houghton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Benjamin A. Todd.

(Signed) M. Brewer, D. Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 234/10 dist...levied on as the property of John Hill, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Richard McCartney.

(Signed) Thomas Nelms, Sheriff.

WASHINGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Washington County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sandersville, Washington County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 3 mules...etc...levied on as the property of Morgan Brown, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of F. T. Tennille; also 150 acres of land...levied on as the property of Jesse Croom, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Wiley W. Cullens; pointed out by T. W. Buck; also 500 acres of land...levied on as the property of Miles D. Cullens, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of S. A. H. Jones.

(Signed) Charles J. Malone, Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...etc...levied on as the property of James G. Lewis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Burwell Jordan, Joseph L. Cooper and David Dickson; Edward Abercrombie, security; also One buggy...levied on as the property of Seth Cowles, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Elizabeth Farrell, deceased.

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(Signed) Lorenzo Stewart, Sheriff.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot of land...levied on as the property of Francis Dancy, to satisfy executions or ti fas in favor of G. Mitchell.

(Signed) William Ward, D. Sheriff.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of Charlotte, a negro woman slave, in the county of Richmond, in this State, on the 21st of March last, by Charles Wooster; and it being represented to me, that said Wooster has fled from justice, --I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Wooster; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

GRAND JURY, OGLETHORPE SUPERIOR COURT, APRIL TERM, 1838.

William Lumpkin H. John Briscoe Wm. Campbell Geo. McLaughlin T. Landrum David W. Putnam Lemuel Edwards Joseph Bell Daniel Moses Wright Matthew Varner Edward V. Collier Zuber Henry Banks T. B. G. Hill Geo. H. Gresham Thos. R. Andrews William Beasley Dread Thronton Nathan Hunter Park E. Arnold Thomas M. Smith

(Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk; Upson S. Heath, Solicitor General.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: A negro boy...levied on as the property of Jacob D. Hightower, to satisfy executions or ti fas in favor of William Biscoe.

(Signed) Matthew Brewer, D. Sheriff.

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NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in June next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 1000 pounds of seed cotton...etc...levied on as the property of Peyton H. Culbert, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Jacob Averhart; also 3 bags ginned cotton...etc...levied on as the property of Wilson McLemore, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Cary Wood; also Two negroes...levied on as the property of Gabriel Gun, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John W. Pitts; also Two negro children...levied on as the property of Gabriel Gun, to satisfy executions or ti fas in favor of Pitts & Finley.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: Henry Smith applies for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph D. Hardin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Thomas R. Lawson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Sarah Martin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Martha Standley applies for letters of administration on the estate of Sherwood Standley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Green Wiggins applies for letters of administration on the estate of Mary Brantley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Averitt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Hardy Bryan, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jacob C. Dyer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benetit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Catching, Adm.

CENTRAL RAIL ROAD AND RANKING COMPANY OF GEORGIA, SAVANNAH.

List of Stockholders.

Lydia Anciaux George Anderson Sarah T. Adams Martha W. Adams Henrietta C. Almy H. N. Aldrich John W. Anderson S.A.Anderson R. W. Anderson Geo. W. Anderson Eliza C. Anderson James Anderson Alexander Atkinson L. Baldwin Anthony Nathaniel Barker Edward R. Ballard Bartow Theodosius Bartow Theodosia B. Ford E.C.Barrien

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Ann Barron Myron Bartlett Nicholas J. Bayard Robert A. Beall D.Bell M. B. Hopkins Geo. W. Behn John B. Berry E. Bliss Martin N. Birch William P. Bowen John Boston Emma Boyd Willis Boyington Samuel J. Bryan Robert Brower Charles A. Burton William H. Bulloch George J. Bulloch Martha Bulloch A. G. Hunter Gilbert Butler Elias P. Butts James R. Butts Lama Butler Noah Butt William H. Burdsall J. D. Beers I.R. St. John John A. Bennett Thomas H. Barnes Cyrus B. Carter Hamit Carter Ann R. M. Carter Eliza W. Carter E. P. Carter John Cant Nathl. Campfield Charles Campbell Ann Cawfield M. Chevrier Aaron Champion Robert M. Charlton H. A. Mallery Elizabeth Church James Cleghorn Thomas Clark Winifred Clark William P. Clark M. A. Cowper Samuel D. Corbitt Jonathan Cowper John M. Cooper Lydia Cooper Pierce Condon William Condon Henry P. Cook Geo. P. Corheart Octavius Cohen P. P. Claghorn Robert Collins Robert Coleman Thomas Collins Jr. Nutman Cope Michael M. Clark Carlton B. Cole Nathl. P. Crowell Wm. Crabtree Jr. Scott Cray Richard R. Cuyler William H. Cuyler Joseph Cumming Geo. B. Cumming Hugh Cullen Joseph Curwen Henry S. Cutter R. E. Cunningham Chas. Cunningham Isaac Cohen George W. Davis Simeon F. Davis John E. Davis Joseph Day Isaiah Davenport J. DeLamotta Jr. James P. Dent John Dennis Emanuel DeLamotta H. A. Dennis Frederick Densler William Star John D. Delannay Ann Delannay James A. Deselaux Allen A. Denslow Louis Dufaure Helen R. Densler Charles Day Michael Dillon Francis D. P. DeVillers Henry Dubignon William Duncan John Danwoody Sheldon C. Dunning Thomas Duffy A. Drysdale S. A. W. Drysdale Cornelia A Davenport Moses Eastman Eliza M. Eastman Abby F. Ensworth J. H. Ellis W. S. Ellis Rufus K. Evans L. N. Fulligant Joseph Felt Emily Christie M. E. White C. C. White J. Finlayson David Flanders Caroline M. Fraser H. H. Furman Dix Fletcher J. Caldwell G. Caldwell George Foy Mary Farr William Ford John B. Gaudry Joseph Ganahl James O. Goldwire William W. Gordon S. A. Gordon Geo. A. Gordan W. W. Gordon Jr. Jerusa Graham Samuel Griffin William Gibbons John B. Gallie Robert G. Guerard S. K. Guerineau George Glenn Benjamin H. Gugel William Hale George Hall Mary Haas John Haupt Henry Haupt Jane Haupt Robert Habersham William R. Hardee Henry Harper George Haas John B. Haas J. P. Henry Charles S. Henry S. J. Aborn A. C. Harmon John Haupt Jr. M. L. Haupt R. E. Haupt F. W. Heinemann E. Heinemann E. N. Heineman M. M. Heinemann M. A. Jackson F. D. Jackson J. M. B. Jackson Frederick Herb Robert Hendrey Geo. R. Hendrickson William Hoffman Patrick Houstoun S. M. Johnston Robert V. Hardeman Priscilla Houstoun S. C. House T. R. House W. M. House Charles Hartridge James E. Hogg Matthew Hopkins M. B. Hopkins Edward Hopkins J. D. Hopkins Anna Hopkins C. Hopkins Asa Holt Henry D. Hunter Ephraim Hunter George Huntington Tarply Holt Samuel B. Hunter John J. Hunt Robert Hutchison

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Archibald Wilkins Mary L. Wilkins Joseph Willett Peter Wiltberger Wm. T. Williams John Williamson Wm. H. Williams Richard F. Williams William Williams James Williams R. M. Williamson Thomas Wicker T. T. White John Wilson Wylly Woodbridge A. Wood Augustus M. Wood P. H. Woodruff Henry O. Wyer Thomas Woolfolk William D. Wright A. R. Wright A. P. Wright Philip S. Young Michael Prendergast

Tuesday, May 8, 1838

MARRIED.

On the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr. Hard, of Augusta, Dr. Alexander S. Holland, of Jasper County, to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Magruder, of Augusta, Ga.

In this city, on the morning of the 26th ultimo, by the Rev. George Pierce, Mr. P. A. King, of the city of Augusta, Ga., to Miss Joseph Anna, daughter of Joseph Stovall, Esq., of this place.

At Greenesboro, on Tuesday, the 1st instant, by the Rev. Francis Bowman, Col. Pulaski S. Holt, of Putnam County, to Miss C. Nicholson Grimes, daughter of Thomas W. Grimes, ofthe former place.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James L. Davis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joel B. Mabry, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: All those indebted to the estate of James L. Davis, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Joel B. Mabry, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John M. Sims, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Martin, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Park, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elias Alliston, Adm.

GRAND JURY, HENRY SUPERIOR COURT, APRIL TERM, 1838.

Francis E. Manson Hendley Varner Daniel Fargasas T. S. Westbrooks James McWright James A. Becks Lamuel Hancock James Butler M. R. Johnson W. H. Raiford Elijah S. Boynton Jesse P. Morris Levi White David Jones Fergus Russell W. C. Adamson

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John T. Bentley John Camp James P. Williams

(Signed) Alexander G. Murray, Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: James D. Tarver applies for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas A. Irwin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: James Kent applies for letters of administration on the estate of William Kent, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: William Lastinger applies for letters of administration on the estate of Richard W. Kirkland, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Smith, C. C. O.

LOWNDES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Troupville, Lowndes County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 469/12 dist...levied on as the property of John L. Little, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Little.

(Signed) Martin Shaw, Sheriff.

MONTGOMERY SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Mount Vernon, Montgomery County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 41018 ofland in 10th district...levied on as the property of John Woodman, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Spiers.

(Signed) Hamilton Story, Sheriff.

BANK OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, SAVANNAH.

List of Stockholders.

Sarah Adams Henrietta Almy J. M. Berrien Louisa F. Alexander W. Jacob Abrahams Adam L. Alexander G. W. Anderson J. Scott (est) Thomas Adams Catharine Adams Ann Barron Nancy Barrett Edmund Bowdre William Bones John Balfour Ann M. Burke Catharine Odell Elizabeth Burke Sarah Burke Thomas Burke William Burke John Carmichael Harriet Campbell Valadon Cowling R. Richardson W.Davis Robert Clark Rosannah Creamer Nathan Crawford Phil. E. Casey Ann C. Coachman Edward Coxe R. A. Cunningham Robert Campbell Aaron Champion MargaretCunningham Mary G. Dunning James K. Daniel Frederick Densler William Dearing

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Bethea Dimon J. Penfield William Elliott Lydia M. Edwards Maria Edwards John Fox James Fraser R. W. Flournoy J. J. Flournoy R. Willis Flournoy Cath. Fitzsimmons C. J. Grimes George Jones J. B. Gaudry William Godfrey Priscilla Houstoun T. N. Hamilton Sarah G. Haig J. B. Herbert Isaac Henry P. Houstoun Susan M. Johnston Juriah Harris C. L. Hutchinson N. Wallace Goo. W. Anderson Ann G. Hunter R. Johnston S. Johnston Joseph Jones Jane P. Johnston P. A. Johnston Margaret L. Isaac Lucy S. Isaac B. R. Johnston W. P. Johnston J. W. Jackson S S R R Jenkins R. A. Reid W. W. Mann Eliza Ann Jackson C. A. Harper C. Waters Eliza H. Johnston R. Isaac (est) Wm. Scarborough William Taylor N. Wallace Adam Johnston Lucy Isaac George Jones Joseph Jones Thomas M. Stone S. R. R. Jones Adam Johnston Jane B. Peake Mary Kolb William Kolb Rebecca Knox John Pray G. J. Kollock P. M. Kollock Mary F. Kollock Zachariah Lamar Christiana Levett James Lamb J. H. Lumpkin G. B. Lamar J. M. Lawton W. H. Lawton (est) Lewis LeConte Catharine Lawton Morgian Cain A. J. Lawton Martha Barksdale T. H. Barksdale (est) J. D. Mongin (est) Wm. Patterson M. Myers Ann C. Millen James McLaws Lucy M. Jones David McKinney Lewis Myers W. W. Montgomery A. H. McLaws Nancy A. McRea Jesse Mercer Samuel McKinzie Christian McKinzie Wm. R. McLaws Lafayette McLaws John McKinne Martha Moderwell Andrew Mitchell Samuel M. Morel Anna L. McLaws Sarah E. Miller A. C. McKinley Sarah E. Upson Stephen Upson William Morel John J. Gray James Marshall Pollard McCormick G. M. Newton Hugh Nesbit Edward Neufville Thomas Oden D. O'Byrne John Phinzy Sarah Pettibone Francis Porcher E. Martin J. M. Lawton Anthony Porter P. Pendergrast L. O'Byrne H. Cassidey Thomas Paine R. M. Phinizy Abraham Richards G. E. Richards W. H. Richards T. P. Richards Mary E. Roberts Sarah Rice C. W. Rogers N. Russell E. E. Russell William Rahn Jonathan Rahn C. P. Richardson Catharine Smith William Sanford Catharine F. Seymour Eliza Spencer Mary Shackelford Mary Sinclair William Allan C. Edmondston Elizabeth Sawyer A. Porter R. Morgan R. M. Morgan Charles Sever A. Smith Miss E. Smith Horace Smith Alexander Spencer William Spencer Stevens Thomas Hugh Taylor Isaac S. Tuttle William Taylor Richard Tubman W. H. Turpin Jacob Tallman William Taylor A. M. Taylor Mary Turkett George Turkett W. Patterson J. M. Smith Mary Telfair Margaret Telfair Alex. Telfair B. Gibbons W. Gibbons Mary C. Taylor P. W. Tefft W. Taylor Martha Roberts Eugenia Thomason Henry W. Todd Emily H. Tubman Francis S. Upson Asaph Waterman J. P. C. Whitehead Dorothy Van Yevreen Wm. T. Williams Henry O. Wyer John Wilkinson Polly Watkins S.Dowse Robert Watkins Paul H. Wilkins Jr. J. Whitehead G. M. Waldburg Jr. Elizabeth Waldburg Jacob Waldburg Aramintha L. Walker Abraham Hargreaves

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List of Stockholders.

Richard Tubman John Potter John Cumming John Campbell John Fox Hugh Nesbit John Moore John P. King Nicholas Delaigle Robert Campbell Ann Cumming James Gardner Wm. H. Turpin Asaph Waterman Isaac Tuttle James Wardlaw Thomas Hamilton Isaac Bryan John Bones G. O. K. White A. E. White Francis McCaw Ann E. Cumming Jesse Mercer Wm. J. C. Allen Fanny Moore George Jones Thos. S. Metcalf John H. Cumming S. W. Cumming Elizabeth Reid Mrs. S. S. R. Jenkins William Smith Adam Johnston William Bones Rodger L Gamble Mary C. Davis H. H. Cumming Mrs. Mary Hill Louisa Hill John Carmichael Sarah W. Cumming Henry H. Cumming James F. Hamilton E. A. Jackson Robert Walton James K. Daniel James Fraser William J. Bunce James W. Davis Robert A. Reid Anthony Porter Jas. H. Hammond M. E. Reid William Cumming David McKenne Thomas C. Davis Sarah Adams William B. McLean Eleanor L Nesbitt George C. Watkins H. O. Reid John Caskeny Joel Martin Joseph Rivers James B. Walker Thomas Nesbitt Mary Ann Nesbitt Mary A. C. McKinne M. Maury N. Maury Jane Telfair Thomas Barrett James Campbell Peter F. Boiselair Ann P. Cunningham Josiah Sibley James McDowall John Campbell John M. Adams Mrs. C. S. McLean James Gardner Wm. M. Gardner L. A. Dugas Robert Clarke Mrs. V. Dugas S. S. R. Jones Goo. M. Newton Joseph Calhoun Samuel Clarke Mary A. D. Barnes Catherine Fitzsimmons Angus Martin William White Jas. C. Longstreet Samuel Clark John Edgar M. A. Nesbit R. Island J. E. Nesbitt Michael Kinchley John Bones Samuel Bones Sarah G. Haig David Wardlaw Henry W. Kneeland R. T. Whitaker Mrs. Lucy Isaac Francis Hammell James Harrison Robert McDonald James Harper William Harper Thomas McGran S. McGran Alexander Martin Jacob Abrahams Robert F. Poe H. Fosbrook Joseph H. Lumpkin Emily H. Thomas

BANK OF DARIEN.

List of Stockholders.

Henry Atwood Geo. Atkinson (est) Godfrey Barnesly R. C. Baldwin Henry Byrd Phineas Butler M. K. Butler Benj. Burroughs Ann Bostick Horatio Bowen Sarah A. Bugg J. D. Crane Samuel Clarke C. M. Cashan A. Champion S. D. Corbitt John M. Cooper K. Green Cessna A.B. Cooke William Cooke H. J. Chapman John Collier Lemuel Deville William Duncan Gustavus Dugas Jacob De LaMotta Benjamin Dean William Duncan Charles A. Ely Reid Elias Thos. W. Freeman R. W. Flournoy

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J. D. Field John Forsyth John Garner A.H.Green Patrick Gibson Robert Hutchison David F. Halsey Henry Harper Walter R. Huff S. L W. Harris J. P. Henry B. E. Hand Thos. J. Jennings G. R. Jessup J. W. Heard I. T. Heard R. B. Jackson James Harper W. Harper R. King W. King Jos. K. Kilburn M. J. Kennan William King Ralph King Roswell King Jr. Anson Kimberly P.Leon L. C. Dugas Robert Lambert James Liddle Henry G. Lamar Fred. A. Morgan Nelson Matthew Andrew Mitchel Eli McConnel Henry Mitchel Alexander Mitchel . J. C. McDonald E. L. Muir M. W. Muir J. W. Muir Alex. Y. Nicholl Thos. T. Napier Thomas Purse Samuel Palmer E. Padelford Robert F. Poe William Poe A. P. Patrick Josiah Penfield Luther Roll John Rees Jeremiah Stone Pleasant Stovall James P. Stuart Thomas B. Stubbs A. H. Sneid William Sandford Samuel B. Parkman Thomas Edwards James Troup Hugh Taylor Thomas Taylor John A. Urquart Robert Walton Wm. B. Wofford W. W. Woolsey Wm. Ruthertherd R. F. Williams Jacob Wood P. R. Yonge James Higginbotham

GEORGIA RAIL ROAD AND BANKING COMPANY, ATHENS.

List of Stockholders.

Welcome Allen Nathaniel Allen Beverly Allen W.Q.Anderson Alexander L. Adams Milton Anthony William Armour Park E. Arnold John Appleby John Bones Sam Bones Hays Bowdre Thomas Bowdre Isaac Bryan T. W. Butler Laz. W. Battle F. B. Billingslea John Branch Felix Bryan J. N. Brown Henry Brittain William Bugg Jesse Bell William Brown Thomas E. Beall Egbert B. Beall Williamson Bird Samuel Barnett John Borders Edward Bustin Job S. Barney L. A. Boisclair V. W. Boisclair A. Boggs Thos. W. Baxter P. F. Boisclair Nathan C. Barnett Robert Campbell Samuel Clark J. P. King Wm. Cumming Sarah Cumming Alfred Cumming H. H. Cumming John Carmichael Phillip Crump Benjamin F. Chew W. D. Cowdrey S. J. B. Cratin Thos. Cunningham John Cunningham T. Cunningham J. Cunningham Jesse Champion C. Campbell Wm. R. Cunningham A. Church William A. Carr John A. Cobb James Camak Thomas Chaffin Robt. H. Cleveland Geo. W. Crawford Augustus S. Clayton Nathan Crawford Thomas G. Casey Louis Cress William Craig Howell Cobb Francis Clark Geo. A. Connally Thos. Cawthorn John Cawthorn J. J. Cheatham J. M. Cooper Charles Carter Wyllis Catlin J. V. Cowling D. E. Cook A. S. Clayton James W. Davies Abner Davis Samuel Davis William C. Davis J. K. Daniel John T. Daniel Wm. M. D'Antignac Stephen Durden William Dearing Thos. Sem WJ.lliam Dicken Moses W. Dobbins Green R. Duke David Dickson W. P. Dearmont L. A. Dugas L. F. E. Dugas Chas. Dougherty Nick Deleagle Geo. M. Dudley

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M. M. Dye Sarah Dyer Mariah Dyer Joseph Daniel W. S. Dewar Bennett H. Ely Charles Evans Mordecai Edwards William Epps James Frazer Frederick Martin John Fox Thomas Foster Robert Freeman Henry Freeman James Fears William Fowler Paul Fitzsimmons John Felton Geo. L. Fauntleroy James Gardner Jas. Gardner Jr. John R. Guedron Martha Griffin Arch. Gresham Augustin Greene John T. Grant Augustin L. Grant Francis Gideon John Gerardine John W. Graves William Greer George Gunby Garrett Gatlin John B. Guien J.Griffin L. Mabry Thomas C. Grimes Roger L. Gamble Fed. P. Greiner Robert C. Gibson Lewis Gibson J. W. Houghton John F. Hillyer S. G. Hillyer Junius Hillyer Joel Hurt William Harris Thomas W. Harris Jeptha V. Harris Juriah Harris Sarah H. Harris Lambeth Hopkins Asbury Hull Henry Hull T. N. Hamilton A. Napier Nathan Hunter Isaac Henry James Hope James F. Hamilton William Hunt James Hampton Wm. Haines Jr. Rebecca Hillyer Jane Irwin Daniel Inglis Charles J. Jenkins Absalom Janes Simeon R. Janes Edward Janes Thomas G. Janes David H. Janes Albert R. Jackson David Jackson Elijah E. Jones William Johnston Lanncelot Johnston Nathan C. Jarrett James Jennings William Jewell George R. Jessup William Jones Andrew Kerr John P. King D. Kirkpatrick John Kerr William Little H. H. Lawrence William Lane David Love Jos. H. Lumpkin George Lumpkin David Langston David J. Lysle Dilmus Lysle Alex. B. Linton Eleazer Lockwood Wm. M. Lumpkin B. Lannean C.Lannean James Long Crawford W. Long Robert Lazenby Charles D. Lyslie J. P. Laventine John H. Lowe John Moore Joseph F. Morton William M. Morton William Moore John Monfort Alexander Martin William D. Martin George Martin James D. Martin Gabriel Martin J. G. McWhorter H. Mercer Jesse Mercer William Mercer Malachi Murden R. Murden Ira O. McDaniel Dr. R. Malone Matthew Mayne John G. Mayne John L. Moody John W. Moody William Matthews James McDonald W. Letcher Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Giles Mitchell William L. Mitchell John McKennie John Monaghan Peter G. Morrow Nathan Massy Reuben Massey William Maltbie W. H. Morgan William Murray J. McBryde John McBryde Jr. Andrew J. Miller Thomas Morrow Sarah T. Meriwether R. McAlpin Seaborn J. Maye A. Mitchell William W. Mann T. W. Miller Arch. McGruder John Milledge Eugene A. Nisbet John Nisbet E. L. Nesbit Thomas Nesbit Mary A. Nesbit James B. Nickelson Eb.Newton E.L.Newton Ransom Nickolls William Nabers Matthew Nelson Wm. M. Nance Quinia O'Neal M. Parkerson Lovick Pierce Joseph P. Penick Robert Pearman Alexander Parr Samuel P. Pressly Burwell Pope Jacob Phinizy John Phinizy O. H. Prince William Park Samuel H. Peck William Poe Robert F. Poe Richard Peters Jr. T. J. Parmelee A. Phillips Edward Paine Benjamin Phinizy John G. Rives R. H. Randolph J. G. Rives Robert A. Reid Elizabeth Reid Luther Roll William Rowland David Rounseval Charles M. Reese

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Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Martha Duke. Sold for her benefit. (Signed) John Taylor, Guardian.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Asa Baker, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John J. Underwood, Adm.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot of leather...etc...levied on as the property of Archibald G. Janes, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Parrish & Co.

(Signed) Gilchrist Overton, Sheriff.

Tuesday, May 22, 1838

KILLED.

Mr. James Lewis was found dead in the loft of his Ice House in this city yesterday afternoon, A. pistol was lying by him, and he had a wound from a ball near his left breast. circumstances indicate that he came to his death, either intentionally by himself, or that he discharged the pistol by accident. No possible cause for his committing suicide has yet been surmised. He was a sober, inoffensive citizen and generally respected.--Macon Messenger.

DIED.

Col. John Shelman, an old Revolutionary patriot, died in Savannah on the 12th instant.

In Twiggs County, of influenza, on the 1st instant, Mrs. Susan Coombs, in the 52d year of her age, leaving behind a husband and five children to mourn their irreparable loss.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Rev. Jabaz P. Marshall, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Irby Hudson, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John Howard tolls before L. W. Rosser, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Richardson Black and Alexander Maddox. (Signed) W. B. Carter, C. 1. C.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. David Barnett tolls before George W. O'Kelley, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description

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Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Daniel Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said. estate. (Signed) William Jackson, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Scarborough, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Drury F. Scarborough, J. G. Fondren, Adms.

Georgia, Houston County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Alonzo C. McBride, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John J. Howell, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jones Wynn, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Hannah Wynn, Admx.

Georgia, Crawford County: Hinton Crawford files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Thomas M. McCowen, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Thomas W. Grimes, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: William Edmondson files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of George W. Garlington, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Thomas W. Grimes, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Beaufort Stalworth applies for letters of administration on the estate of Milly Holliday, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: John Hardin applies for letters of administration on the estate of Martin Hardin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: James Kent applies for letters of administration on the estate of William Kent, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: John Webb applies for letters of administration on the estate of Asa Lewis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Tattnall County: Joseph J. Bell files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Mary E. S. Lamberton, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Robert C. Surrency, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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James Pye, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) W. W. Taylor, Margaret Pye, Adms.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of George W. Garlington, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the. heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Edmondson, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Watson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John J. Floyd, Adm.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edward M. Henderson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Samuel T. Henderson, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Haley B. Rogers, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Manson Glass, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Tiller, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit ofthe heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martin Tiller, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lucinda Arnold, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Nathaniel Arnold, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Samuel M. Findley applies for letters of administration on the estate of Robert Findley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Thomas W. Grimes, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jasper County: All those indebted to the estate of John Bruce, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Nestor Pitts, Adm.

GRAND JURY, HOUSTON SUPERIOR COURT, APRIL TERM, 1838.

John Bozeman David Halliburton Robt. Withungton Edward Engram James E. Duncan Wm. S. Coulson James Pope Edmund J. McGehee Malachi W. Davis Joseph Hancock James G. Buskin Warren E. Saunders William Brown Morris Pollock Hardy Hargrove Dempsey Brown James Taylor James John Rowan John Herrington Hennient Burd K. Shine William Herrington

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(Signed) Lewis J. Jordan, Clerk.

Tuesday, May 29, 1838

DIED.

On the 12th instant, at Watkinsville, Clarke County, of pulmonary disease, Mrs. Anna Barnett. in the 68th year of her age.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One black pony... levied on as the property of Robert Mitchell, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Simeon Rogers; pointed out by David Dickson.

(Signed) Lorenzo S. Stewart, Sheriff.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No.3 in village of White Plains...levied on as the property of John Gabbart, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Burk.

(Signed) William L. Strain, D. Sheriff.

GREENESBORO MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES, GREENE COUNTY.

Trustees: James F. Foster, Y. P. King, F. Bowman, E. Seymour, John Cunningham.

TELFAIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 6 lots of land, now occupied by John Carmichael, levied on as the property of John Woodman, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Isaac R. Hosford; also Lot No. 20/1 dist...levied on as the property of Joseph McKnight, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of E. L. Newton.

(Signed) Frederic Butler, Sheriff.

LOWNDES SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Troupville, Lowndes County, within the usual hours of sale, the following

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Margie Glover Daniels www.gagenweb.org Copyright All Rights Reserved Milledgeville, Georgia, Newspaper Clippings (Southern Recorder) property, to wit: One yellow bay mare...1evied on as the property of Angus Fenlyson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas S. Swain and William Bradford; pointed out by James D. Shanks; also Lot No. 38 in town of Troupville...1evied on as the property of William McDonald, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John J. Underwood.

(Signed) Martin Shaw, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Henry County: All those indebted to the estate of Mrs. Sarah Moor, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) William L. Williams, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: John Loyall applies for letters of administration on the estate of William R. McCullers, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: George S. Turner and John A. Smith apply for letters of administration on the estate of Hardy Hinton, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Martha Standley applies for letters of administration on the estate of Sherwood Standley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in July, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Echols, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jeremiah Clark, Adm.

Georgia, Pike County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Reid, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John W. Reid, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Elizabeth Daniel, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Wilson Daniel, Adm.

WASIDNGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Washington County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sandersville, Washington County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 200 acres of land...1evied on as the property of William Thomason, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of S. & F. Trawick; also 185 acres of land...1evied on as the property of William McCoy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles A. Ely; also 3 negroes...1evied on as the property of William W. Curry, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Washington County: All those indebted to the estate of Joseph Burnett, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) David Cumming, Adm.

Georgia, Cobb County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edmund Reid, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Crawford Tucker, Adm.

Georgia, Burke County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Utley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Utley, Henry Utley, Adms.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wright Scogin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Sparks Hunter, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: All those indebted to the estate of Wright Scogin, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) E. Sparks Hunter, Adm.

Georgia, Montgomery County: John Gillis and Stringer Colhoun file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of James Colhoun, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Jesse Higgs, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John Wilcoxen tolls before Edmund S. Bass, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Peter Echols and Fayette Ingram. (Signed) Henry Rogers, Clerk.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Castleberry, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward Castleberry, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: John A. Sanford applies for letters of administration on the estate of Benjamin Sanford, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) W. B. Carter, C. C. O.

Tuesday, June 5, 1838

MARRIED.

In Butts County, on Sunday morning, the 27th of May, by Robert C. Mays, Esq., Mr. Alfred

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H. King, to Miss Narcissa Jinks, daughter of Burwell Jinks, Esq.

On Sunday morning, the 20th ultimo, by Luke Robinson, Esq., Mr. Wiley F. Rogers to Miss Mary J. Robinson, all of Baldwin County.

In Powelton, Hancock County, on the evening of the 29th of May, by the Hon. John William Rabun, Dr. Etheldred J. Palmer, of Burke County, Ga., to Mrs. Ann C. Asbury, daughter of Col. John Bishop, of the former place.

In Jones County, on Sunday evening, 27th ultimo, by Nathan Passmore, Esq., Mr. Washington Blow to Miss Elizabeth Langford, formerly of Bibb County.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Isham Huckabee and of Josiah Huchabee, both late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Huckabee, Adm.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Gee, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha Gee, Admx.

Georgia, Monroe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jesse Ivy, late of Warren County, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lucretia Camp, Admx.

Georgia, Washington County: Isaac R. Youngblood files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of John Cassady, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) L. A. Jernigan, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Edward M. Chambers applies for letters of administration on the estate of Daniel Anderson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William Smith, C. C. O.

Tuesday, June 12, 1838

DIED.

In this place on Sunday morning last, 10th instant, Mr. Charles L. Bradley.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Warren County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wilson Dawson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James G. Swain, Adm.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Reuben Bridges, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Sarah Bridges, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Shimmey Black applies for letters of administration on the estate of Horatio Shields, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Bryan Allen, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Bryan Allen, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: All those indebted to the estate of Zacheus Butler, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Massey R. Butler, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Wyatt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Allen Cleveland, John J. Wyatt, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Henry Fullingame tolls before Hugh A. Lawrence, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by John Harris and Sanford Hargrove. (Signed) John C. Rees, Clerk.

Georgia, Talbot County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of J. T. Dismukes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Mary E. Dismukes, Admx.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. James D. Shannon tolls before Martin Tiller, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Berry Hartsfield and William Tiller. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

Tuesday, June 19, 1838

MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, 7th instant, by the honorable Samuel Roberson, Mr. R. T. Fluker to Miss Mary B., daughter of Benjamin Sessions, Esq., all of Washington County.

DIED.

On the 17th of May, at the residence of her brother, Mr. Wllliam H. Sayre, in Sparta, Mrs. Delia Watkins. She had survived her husband, Mr. Joseph Watkins, formerly of Elbert County, less than a year.

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TATTNALL SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Tattnall County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in Tattnall County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 113 acres of land...levied on as the property of William F. Dutton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John R. Percel; Wright Douglas, security. .

(Signed) Robert Partin, Sheriff.

MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One small bay horse...levied on as the property of Thomas Jones, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Margaret Park; pointed out by James M. Hawthorn; also One large mill stone...levied on as the property of Oliver Lamb, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Richard S. Marks; pointed out by William F. Van Landingham.

(Signed) Lewis Graves, Sheriff.

IRWIN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Irwin County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in July next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town ofIrwinville, Irwin County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 190 acres of land, now in possession of Daniel Curry, levied on as the property of Thomas Ritcher, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Samuel Riley.

(Signed) Smith Turner, Sheriff.

GRAND JURY, BALDWIN SUPERIOR COURT, JUNE TERM, 1838.

John S. Thomas Robert McComb John A. Deane W. D. Scoggin Aaron Searcy J. H. Wright Thomas M. Cook Furna Ivey Alfred M. Horton E. M. Cowles Fielding Lewis Samuel T. Beecher J. P. L. Robinson Thos. L. Densler J. Doles H. R. Washington Robert Micklejohn Joseph Stovall Green H. Jordan

(Signed) William S. Mitchell, Clerk.

GRAND JURY, THOMAS SUPERIOR COURT, MAY TERM, 1838.

Michael Young Neil McKinnon Thomas Adams Nathaniel R. Mitchell William Forsen Joseph Yates Wm. P. Smith Archibald McMillan James Alderman Abel Adams Richard O. Stansil John Jordan Thomas C. Wyche Benjamin Womack John Chastain Richard V. Newman James E. Whitfield Malcom McKinnon Kindred Braswell John Williams John Jones Samuel Braswell Robert Ivey

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(Signed) H. R. Seward, Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Joshua Morgan applies for letters of administration on the estate of James Morgan, late of said county, deCeased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

Georgia, DeKalb County: All those indebted to the estate of Eli Cornwall, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Charner Humphrey, Adm.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy Outlaw, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Morgan Outlaw, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charles Knight, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Solomon Lasseter, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Orren Wiggins tolls before Peter C. Johnson, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Elijah Ballard and John E. Jernagan. (Signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.

Georgia, Morgan County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John B. Walker tolls before John Robson, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Adam G. Saffold and John Gratton. (Signed) John C. Rees, Clerk.

Georgia, Greene County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Mark Swinney tolls before E. F. Cox, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by R. N. Paullain and William Jackson. (Signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.

Tuesday, June 26, 1838

DIED.

At his residence in Jones County, in the 71st year of his age, William Johnson, Sr.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 182/18 dist...levied on as the property of Joel Wells, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Spears.

(Signed) David Alderman, Sheriff.

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SHERIFF'S SALE. Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...1evied on as the property of Thomas C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Samuel Griswold.

(Signed) W. H. Brantley, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Nathan Aldredge applies for letters of administration on the estate of Jesse Kirby, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Absalom Payne, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) A. E. Payne, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: John Sellers applies for letters of administration on the estate of Andrew Sellers, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: William Garrett and George W. Hailey apply for letters of administration on the estate of Ambrose Hailey, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Andrew Sellers, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Sellers, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Holiday Howell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James T. Finnie, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of Holiday Howell, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) James T. Finnie, Adm.

Tuesday, July 3, 1838

DIED.

In Milledgeville, on Thursday morning instant, 28th of June, Miss Sarah Hudson, in the 47th year of her age.

In Harris County, on the 18th of June, Tabitha Caroline Gunn, consort of Jesse Gunn, Jr.,

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in the 33d year of her age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jefferson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of A. W. Walker, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) A. B. Walker, Adm.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One grey mare..:etc...levied on as the property of Henry D. Holt and Franklin C. Sanford, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Millikin & Walton; also 150 acres of land...adjoining Elmore Calaway, levied on as the property of Isaiah Faver, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John M. Flournoy, Adm. of John Flournoy, deceased; Williamson Jourdan, security; also 92 acres of lap.d...levied on as the property of Levi D. Waller, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Augustus M. Jenkins.

(Signed) M. Brewer, D. Sheriff.

ELBERT SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Elbert County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse Elbert County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 170 acres of land, adjoining William Patterson, whereon Jeremiah E. Moore and John S. Moore now live, levied on as the property of James Henderson and William Henderson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Wester Patterson.

(Signed) Easton Fortson, D. Sheriff.

WASHINGTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Washington County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sandersville, Washington County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 100 acres of land, adjoining John Martin, levied on as the property of Levin Metts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Bond & Sheffield; also Two negroes...levied on as the property of Durance G. Moy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Slade; also 100 acres of land...levied on as the property of the estate of James Garner, deceased, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Buck; also 100 acres of land...levied on as the property of John Mims, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Goff & Martin; also Three negroes...levied on as the property of Jonathan Lyon, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Francis and others; also

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150 acres of land...adjoining Henry Wood, levied on as the property of Harrel Arnold, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Fish. .

(Signed) Jeptha Brantly, D. Sheriff.

TELFAIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 382/9 dist...levied on as the property of Watson Burk, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Eli Warren; also Lot No. 315/9 dist...levied on as the property of John B. Coffee, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Turnbull; also Lot No. 179/1 dist...levied on as the property of Gilbert Kent, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of E. L. Newton; also Lot No. 277/1 dist...adjoining A. Mobley, and occupied by William Young, levied on as the' property of Wallis A. More, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Horn; also Lot No. 273/1 dist...levied on as the property of John Winfield, Jr., to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas Cranifor.

(Signed) F. Butler, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: . 528 acres ofland, adjoining John A. Cogburn, levied on as the property of William Catching, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Gabriel R. Thomas, for the use of Robert A. Walton; also 3 horses...levied on as the property of Henry D. Holt and Franklin G. Sanford, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Simon Holt, Jr.; also Five negroes...levied on as the property of Robert A. Walton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John T. Blount, Adm. of Thomas Kilpatrick, deceased; also One negro boy...levied on as the property of William Catching, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John T. Blount, Adm. of Thomas Kilpatrick.

(Signed) M. Brewer, D. Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 440 acres of land adjoining William Rachels, levied on as the property of John Hall, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Andrew Bird; James G. Lewis and Thacker V. Brodnax, securities; also One bay horse...etc...levied on as the property of William Lundy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of George Beall; Levin H. Ellis, security.

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(Signed) W. H. Brantly, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Ingram, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Daniel Roberts, Adm.

Georgia, Cass County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wiley Cowart, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Webb, Adm.

Georgia, Columbia County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Mappin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha Mappin, Admx.

Georgia, Floyd County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Asa Lewis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Webb, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Kilpatrick, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas W. Kilpatrick, John T. Blount, Adms.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James F. Nunnelee, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jane Nunnelee, Admx.

LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin. Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 150 acres of land, adjoining Robert Higdon, levied on as the property of Aaron Smith, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Francis Thomas; also One lot of land, adjoining Kindred Partin, levied on as the property of Edward Brookins, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of J. Lowther; also One negro woman...levied on as the property of James Warren, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of J. G. Fondren.

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(Signed) E. Thompson, Sheriff.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 90 acres of land, adjoining T. T. Towns, levied on as the property of William Belk, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of R. Q. Dickerson; also 1 lot of land, adjoining Absalom Williams, levied on as the property of John E. Pittman, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas Pellman.

(Signed) Gilchrist Overton, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charity Hare, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Andrew Y. Hampton, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Maxwell, Sr., late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Maxwell, Joel Maxwell, William McMullan, Adms.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Burwell Dye, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elizabeth Dye, Adrnx.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Mann, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) George W. Hulme, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William G. Alexander, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Peter Alexander, William B. Nelms, Adms.

Georgia, Newton County: Horace J. Bates applies for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph Simpson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Hamilton Burge, C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Birdsong, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Birdsong, George W. Birdsong, Adms.

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Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ann Lumpkin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Samuel J. Power, Adm.

ELBERT SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Elbert County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Elberton, Elbert County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...levied on as the property of Nathaniel Booth, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Duncan, Jr.; William O. Vasser and John Parham, securities; levy made by Thomas M. Dillard, constable. .

(Signed) Eastin Fortson, D. Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in August next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: A negro man...levied on as the property of William H. Walton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of B. B. Lord.

(Signed) M. G. Hale, Sheriff.

Tuesday, July 10, 1838

MARRIED.

In this place, on the 3d instant, by the Rev. Mr. Sinclair, John T. Lamar, Esq., of Macon, to Miss Uriah T. Enean, of this city.

In Greenesboro, Greene County, on Thursday evening, the 5th instant, by the Rev. Francis Bowman, Abijah Catlin, Esq., of Connecticut, to Miss Mary Simonton, of the former place.

Near Greenesboro, on Tuesday morning, the 3d of July, by Judge Godkin, Mr. Ezekiel Durnal to Miss Juriah Hunt.

DIED.

Near his residence in Putnam County, on the 26th ultimo, Mr. Elisha Mathis, aged 66 years.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Matilda Ann Dunn applies for letters of administration on the estate of Drura Dunn, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

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Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Sarah A. E., Pamelia A., and Louisa M. Seals, minors. Sold for their benefit. (Signed) John A. Evans, Guardian.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Eubank, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Susan Eubank, Admx.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Solomon Linch, minor. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) Rowell Reese, Guardian.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Watkins, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) N. C. Sayre, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mrs. Delia Watkins, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) N. C. Sayre, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Nathan C. Sayre applies for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Delia Watkins, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry T. Hames, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Mary C. Hames, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Allen G. Simmons files his petition for letters of dismission from the estates of David Garrison and Elizabeth Garrison, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Allen G. Simmons files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Micajah Williford. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Mansel J. Smith applies for letters of administration on the estate of Ann Smith, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Hardy Hinton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) George S. Turner, John A. Smith, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Simeon Ellington, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward Bryan, Adm.

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Georgia, Henry County: All those indebted to the estate of Hardy Hinton, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) George S. Turner, John A. Smith, Adms.

Georgia, Jones County: John R. Moore applies for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Poarch, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Irwin County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Joseph Miller tolls before John Mulkey, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Elijah Hunter and Hardy Hunter. (Signed) John McDearmid, Clerk.

GRAND JURY, DECATUR SUPERIOR COURT, JUNE TERM, 1838.

Daniel O. Neel James Lambert Wm. Patterson John Degraffenried Wiley Pearce James Nicholson Carna W. Brock Richard Sims Sr. Eliza Wester James Bird James Sapp Benj. F. Bruton Nathaniel H. Hicks Job D. Gibson Samuel Cooper Wm. W. Kelly Thos. H. Freeman Edmund Herring Wm. Donaldson Jr. Hardy G. Crawford Asa Huchens Isaac Williams Hyram Murphey

(Signed) A. D. Smart, Clerk.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Madison, Morgan County, Georgia, on the first day of July, 1838:

Sterling Ammons Phillip Anderson T. M. Allen Mary Ann Adair J. Boggus James Ball John Broughton Wm. D. Bailey James M. Bledsoe James Barefield William Brown Ann Barefield Dorothy C. Boon John Burk S. A. Broughton T. Boring Zipha Bull I. T. Cushing Geo. Crittendon Thomas Collins J. J. Chaffen T.Cawthon J.Cawthon Thos. G. Cochran Augustus Cobert William Cox Richard H. Dyer Drury Davis John Durden John Davis Chas. M. Dances Henry C. Elliat Samuel Eberhad Jesse Hollis John R. Hargroves Avington Harper Robert P. Hargro John R. Hubbard David Herron John Hollis A. G. Hester Lucinda Hillsman Mary P. Head James L. Horn James H. Head Christain Isom Catorine Jones Daniel C. Jackson Franklin Jackson Thomas Jordan Martha Johnson Mary B. Jones D. Jackson John L. Jones Jesse Kirby James Lathom Thomas L. Long Oliver Lamb John McCoy Julia Ann J. McCurty Benj. R. McCoy Alex. McAlpin Wm. Moulton Jackson Miers Arthur A. Morgan Nancy Murry Wm. Markhan Sarah W. McCoy Berry Mills John T. McNeal James S. Olcott Shadrach Perry S. F. Robert Patrick Wilson Prince Lemuel Ruark Quinkerk Martha William Rogers Dudly Ransome Edward N. Saxton A. Sims George Spence Isaac Sewell Nancy Sims Lod Schoonmaker William L. Sands Thos. J. Shepherd Samuel Sherman Mary A. Shepherd Lemuel Thomason Charles Thompson Thomas Thurmond Reuben Thornton

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Eliza B. Taylor Samuel Weotts Gilbert Wilson Benjamin Word James Willowby John Wasson James A. Wade Steel White Wm. Wellborn Abi Wiley Martin D. Wheelous

(Signed) John B. Martin, Postmaster.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, on the first day of July, 1838:

John Adkins Arnett Arnold Wm. Brantley Morgan Brown W. R. Blount Henry G. Bird Coleman Barnes Willliam Bates Moses Barber David Bateman Aaron Brooks Charlott Clark Mathew Crafton Alen Cook Solomon Cook Jacob Conyers Henry T. Donaldson G. Davis J. W. H. Dawson David Dortch Leroy Edwards Eli Fenn James M. Franklin James R. Green David Greer Alvin Haines Wm. P. Hardwick Redding Hodges Bennett Hall James Hatcher, Henry Hust William Hust Franklin Howard J. Sheppard Holt Alexander Irwin James Jones Alen Jackson Ira Jackson M. T. Kappel Martha Lightfoot Francis Miller Malcom McMillon Lee Miller Cullen Murphey Dolly Miller Nancy Newsom Seaborn Newsom Asa Newsom L. D. Newsom Thomas Oliver James G. Parish Henry Perry Joseph Page John Fortenberry John Phillips Redding Pate Jonathan Pearson Moulton Peacock Enoch Roughton Alen Rains Wm. Robison Wm. F. Speight Riley Sprague Miss E. W. A. Saffold Lewis Sheppard Gideon Strange Richard Smith E. Smith William Slade William Smith Wm. Saulter James G. Smith Isham H. Saffold William Tanner Sarah W. Tennille Alen Tuke Col. J. Warthen Burrel F. Wells Josiah Weakley Wilis Whiteker Augustin Wilson Robert Whitfield

(Signed) Haywood Brooks, Postmaster.

Tuesday, July 17, 1838

DIED.

At his residence in Jasper County, on the 18th ultimo, Mr. Silas Yarbrough, in the 29th year of his age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jones County: William S. Middlebrooks applies for letters of administration on the estate of Green Williamson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Green Williamson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William S. Middlebrooks, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Sharp, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) A. B. Sharp, Adm.

Georgia, Twiggs County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Heidt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Absalom Jackson, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Elizabeth Leak applies for letters of administration on the estate of Robert Leak, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: John Emerson files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of James M. Butt, John E. Butt and William N. Butt, all late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Solomon Williams applies for letters of administration on the estate of Wiley W. Williams, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Tuesday, July 24, 1838

DIED.

Near Clinton, Jones County, on the 19th of June, Mrs. Martha W., consort of Mr. Thomas H. Bray, aged 27 years, leaving two small children.

In Putnam County, at the house of Joseph Johnson, on the 2d instant, Mrs. Elizabeth Warren, consort of Jesse Warren, Sr., late of Hancock county, deceased, in the 87th year of her age.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro boy...levied on as the property of Justus Bradshaw, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William H. McWhorter.

(Signed) John Armstrong, Sheriff.

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NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 16 acres ofland...levied on as the property of Gabriel Gunn, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles Strong.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wiley Meadows, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Parham Allen, Adm.

Georgia, Pulaski County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Philip Dilliard, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Abner Tisan, Probet Colliar, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Robert Beasley applies for letters of administration on the estate of Zeno Beasley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Daniel Anderson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Edward M. Chambers, Adm.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard W. Kirkland, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Lastinger, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jett T. Skidmore, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Osborn S. Furlow, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jonathan S. Minton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Linder, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Milley Holliday, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Beaufort Stallworth, Adm.

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Georgia, Oglethorpe County: James O'Kelly and Benjamin O'Kelly apply for letters of administration on the estate of Francis O'Kelly, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Benjamin Jean applies for letters of administration on the estate of Green Jean, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Parham Allen applies for letters of administration on the estate of Wiley Meadow, late of Marion County, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Tuesday, July 31, 1838

MARRIED.

In Monroe County, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Chipman, Mr. L. B. Stroud to Miss Sarah Ann, daughter of James Lyons, Esq., all of said county.

DIED.

At his residence in Morgan County, on the 9th instant, Major John Floyd, in the 67th year of his age, after an illness of 17 days. The deceased was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to this State about fifty years ago.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: A barouche...levied on as the property of H. D. Holt, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John M. Adams and Simon Holt.

(Signed) Richardson Black, Sheriff.

ELBERT SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Elbert County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Elberton, Elbert County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 40 acres of land, adjoining Nathaniel Duncan, levied on as the property of Benjamin Rumsley, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Henry Bourne.

(Signed) William Bond, Sheriff.

MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

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(Signed) Henry Brown, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William B. Christian, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Christian, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: James W. Mappin applies for letters of administration on the estate of Martha Mappin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Hamilton Burge, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Mary Oliver, Thomas Oliver and Thomas B. Lewis apply for letters of administration on the estate of Henry Oliver, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Sevier Whiddon applies for letters of administration on the estate of Reuben Meeks, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Anna Satterwhite, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jeptha V. Harris, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Sumner, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas W. Choat, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: John Martin applies for letters of administration on the estate of Nancy Sims, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in August, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph D. Hardin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Smith, Adm.

Georgia, Jefferson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Gen. Homer V. Milton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Roger L. Gamble, Adm.

Georgia, fiancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Capt. Duke Hamilton and Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Hamilton, B. J. Wynn, N. C. Sayre, Adms.

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Georgia, Taliaferro County: Mary S. Hollady, John T. Holladyand Samuel Alexander apply for letters of administration on the estate of Owen Hollady, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 265 acres of land, adjoining George Smith and William Barkley, now in possession of John C. Wright, levied on as the property of Alexander M. Brown, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of David Daniel; pointed out by William F. Van Landingham; levied on by Thomas Edmondson.

(Signed) Lewis Graves, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: applies for letters of administration on the estate of , late of said county, deceased. (Signed) negro woman...levied on as the property of James Gibson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Henry Hurt; also 250 acres of land adjoining Robert Jenkins, levied on as the property of William H. Mathis, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Central Bank of Georgia; James Wilson and Robert Bledsoe, securities; also Two lots in town of Eatonton...adjoining William T. Bradford, levied on as the property of Jacob D. Hightower and Josias R. Hightower, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Wesley Nance; also Three acres ofland...levied on as the property of D Willian B. Bird, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Eival McCoy; also Two cows...etc...levied on as the property of William Gilpin, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James McLanglin; also A remnant of clothing, to wit: 2 overcoats...levied on as the property of Isaac Dent, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas Roberson.

(Signed) Richardson Black, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 400 acres of land, adjoining George O'Kelly, levied on as the property of Elbert Hardeman, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Elijah Alexander.

(Signed) Mial Smith, D. Sheriff.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Burden, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benjamin Winn, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Thomas Haynes applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Duncan, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Nelms, C. C. O.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Teasly, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Horton, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thornberry Bowling, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Jewel, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Adolphus S. Holland, a minor. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) Thomas Nelms, Guardian.

Georgia, Hancock County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. (Name not given) tolls before Harvey Mullens, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Jeremiah Sanford and William R. Butts. (Signed) Henry Rogers, Clerk.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: SheriffSales--On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One bay mare...levied on as the property of William Johnson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Alfred Livingston.

(Signed) Elijah Wilbourn, D. Sheriff.

Tuesday, August 7, 1838

DIED.

At the residence of her father (John Hall), in Hancock County, on the 25th ultimo, in the 24th year of her age, Mrs. Martha Davis, consort of Mr. George W. Davis.

At his resi~ence, in Greene County, on the 18th of July, William Sherrill, in the 30th year of his age, leaving an aged mother to mourn his loss.

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In Crawford County, on the 26th ultimo, the Rev. Daniel Duffey, a native of Ireland, in the 76th year of his age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Asa Lewis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Webb, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in September, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Martha Hardin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Hardin, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: All those indebted to the estate of Martha Hardin, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John Hardin, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: Asa D. Smart applies for letters of administration on the estate of William A. Loper, late of Beaufort District, South Carolina, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

TELFAIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 376/8 dist...levied on as the property of Lazarus Williams, to satisfy executions or fi

fas in favor of Eli Warren; John Williams, security. .

(Signed) Frederic Butler, Sheriff.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 8/13 dist...levied on as the property of Noah Rimes, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Juniper Hall; pointed out by James L. Seward.

(Signed) David Alderman, Sheriff.

Tuesday, August 14, 1838

MARRIED.

In Jasper County, on the 29th of July, by E. Dodson, Esq., the Rev. James H. Reeves, of Corinth, Heard County, to Miss Sarah P., daughter of Joel A. Reeves, of Jasper County.

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In Thomaston, on the 5th instant, by the Rev. J. King, Mr. John S. Marlin, to Miss Ruth Hunter Watson.

At Birdsville, on the 1st instant, by Rev. J. J. Triggs, Dr. Thomas A. Parsons to Miss Melvina V., daughter of Col. Henry P. Jones, all of Burke County.

At the house of George Barlow, Esq., Indian Springs, on the evening of the 5th instant, by Robert C. Mays, Esq., Mr. Hampton Y. Dickin, of Butts County, to Miss Ellen D. Bird, of Chatham County, Ga.

DIED.

In Fayetteville, Ga., July 30th, Dr. Augustus Romalaus Beall. aged 32 years. His death was occasioned by the accidental discharge of his gun, the contents of which entered his head near the right eye. He survived about 2 hours.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Irwin Hitchcock, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lee Reaves, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Burrell McCullers applies for letters of administration on the estate of Rachel Wilder, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Wright, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Madison Porter, Adm.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of (name Not given), late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Wyche, Thomas C. Wyche, Adms.

Tuesday, August 21, 1838

MARRIED.

In Greenesboro, on Thursday evening, 9th instant, by the Rev. Francis Bowman, James T. Johnson, Esq., to Miss Corcyra E. Mathews, all of the above place.

In McDonough, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. C. W. Key, Mr. Anthony Stow, to Miss Adaline, daughter of Major T. W. Key, of McDonough.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at

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(Signed) Sherrod R. Maxwell, D. Sheriff.

Georgia, Morgan County: Elias Alliston applies for letters of administration on the estate of Briant Walton, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) J. W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: John W. Lankford applies for letters of administration on the estate of Zero C. Beasley, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Holliday, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Francis Fickling, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Francis Fickling files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of John Holliday, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Greene County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Edwin F. Cox tolls before William Porter, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by John H. Ray and L. B. Jackson. (Signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Thomas Childers tolls before William S. Echols, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Thomas Wells and Jesse Lyon. (Signed) A. W. Evans, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Thomas Echols tolls before William S. Echols, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Thomas Wells and Jesse Lyon. (Signed) A. W. Evans, Clerk.

Tuesday, August 28, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in' said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Speer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas D. Speer, Hugh L~ Speer, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edmond Peters, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Peters, Jr. Adm.

Georgia, Green County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Benjamin F. Martin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) George Martin, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Isaac Frazier tolls before John Loyall, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc... (animal description omitted here). Appraised by James A. Cooper and William Stewart. (Signed) A. W. Evans, Clerk.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One yoke of oxen...levied on as the property of James Norris, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles J. McDonald; pointed out by Hamilton Burge.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot of land...adjoining Andrew Hampton, levied on as the property of Joel Hair, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Nicholas Baker; also One lot of land...levied on as the property of John F. Spicer, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Edward St. George.

(Signed) ,1. G. Fondren, D. Sheriff.

Tuesday, September 4, 1838

DIED.

The Hon. John G. Polhill, Judge of the Superior Courts of this circuit, died of a paralytic Attack on the 26th Ultimo, in Cass County, where he had resorted for the improvement of his health.

At Clayton's Ferry, in Baldwin County, Ga., on Wednesday evening, the 29th ultimo, of fever, after an illness of three days, Francis Ann Elizabeth, daughter of Lemuel and Francis Newman, aged 4 years and seven months.

At Mobile, on the 17th instant, after a short illness, Mrs. Ann Matilda Heard, consort of Maj. F. C. Heard.

In Cullodensville, of fever, on the 25th ultimo, John W. Bivins, the youngest son of James and Martha Bivins, aged 2 years, 11 months and 11 days.

At the residence of her father, Spencer Hurt, in Putnam County, on the 26th ultimo, in the nineteenth year of her age, Mrs. Emily R. Ingram, consort of Mr. Stith H. Ingram.

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HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two negroes...1evied on as the property of Thomas C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Ransom H. Smith and Martin Cobb; also A negro man...1evied on as the property of Seth Cowles, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles L. Hall; also A negro girl...levied on as the property of James Reynolds, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Moreland Lupo; also 335 acres of land...1evied on as the property of Joseph K. Chambers, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Enoch Griffin; W. McCoy and James P. McCoy, securities.

(Signed) L. S. Stewart, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sampson P. Mobley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Mobley, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Kilpatrick, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas W. Kilpatrick, Jr., John T. Blunt, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: Thomas Superior Court. Libel for divorce. Delila Johnson vs. Young A. Johnson.

Georgia, Thomas County: James A. Newman applies for letters of administration on the estate of Robert Braswell, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Neill McKinnon, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sampson P. Mobley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Mobley, Adm.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Green B. Belcher, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) O. E. Belcher, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal "hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Austin Bunch, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Absalom Janes, William Jones, Adms.

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Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard H. Thomas, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Barbara Thomas,037XAdmx.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas A. Banks, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Jones, William Bailey, Young L. G. Harris, Adms.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Minor Seigler, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Williams, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: All those indebted to the estate of Minor Seigler, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John Williams, Adm.

TELF AIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: . Lot No.4 in town of Jacksonville...levied on as the property of John Huber, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Deshazo & Brainard; also A large kettle...levied on as the property ofM. & A. Smith, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Lewis Hall.

(Signed) Frederic Butler, Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in October next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 63 acres of land adjoining A. Bennett, levied on as the property of Cornelius Jackson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of D. Stewart.

(Signed) Elij ah Welbourn, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Austin Bunch, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Absalom Janes, William Jones, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard H. Thomas, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Barbara Thomas, Adms.

Tuesday, September 11, 1838

MARRIED.

In Macon, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. E. Sinclair, the Rev. C. W. Key, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Milledgeville, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Col. James Wimberly, of the former place.

DIED.

Of bilious congestive fever, at his father's residence in LaGrange, on the 31st of August, Eugenius Alexander, eldest son of William M. Roberts, aged 9 years, 3 months and 10 days.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy D. G. Irving, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Bryan O'Neal, Adm.

Georgia, Butts County: All those indebted to the estate of Morris Matthews, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Morton Bledsoe, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: James W. Mappin applies for letters of administration on the estate of James Mappin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: All those indebted to the estate of Robert Leak, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Elizabeth Leak, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Simpson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) H. J. Bates, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: All those indebted to the estate of Joseph Simpson, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) H. J. Bates, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of Jesse Kirby, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Nathan Aldredge, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jordan Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Collens, Adm.

Georgia, Stewart County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Penewile Folsom, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Hamilton W. Sharpe, Elijah English, Adms.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Turner Chapman, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Marsh, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ezekiel Veazey, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) A. E. Veazey, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Bowman, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benjamin Grider, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Woodlief Scott, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Irby H. Scott, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Reuben Richards, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Nathan Bond, Rachael Richards, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Eubank, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Susan Eubank, Admx.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Henry P. Richards tolls before Shelly Downs, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Gabriel Lovvorn and Thomas N. Griffin. (Signed) A. W. Evans, Clerk.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wright Scogin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Sparks Hunter, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Wilson Daniel files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate

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Georgia, Henry County: David Johnson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Edward D. Malone, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Alfred Shaw applies for letters of administration on the estate of Albert G. Vason, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Joseph H. Watts applies for letters of administration on the estate of Louis Maquere, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Alexander Stewart applies for letters of administration on the estate of William Stewart, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Mary Ann Shelton (now Mary Ann Adair) files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Allen Sheldon, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Carter Shepherd and Thomas J. Shepherd file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of James Shepherd, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Bartholomew Johnson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Clemenchus R. Zachry, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of Bartholomew Johnson, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Clemenchus R. Zachry, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Taylor, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Howard, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jesse Kirby, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Nathan Aldredge, Adm.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of (name not given), late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Levin Tanner, Frances Tanner, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charity Harris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said

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Georgia, Crawford County: Crawford Superior Court. Libel for Divorce. Rachel R. King vs. Hiperlitus L. King.

Tuesday, September 18, 1838

DIED.

At his residence in Greene County, on the 29th ultimo, Maj. Oliver Porter, aged 74 years, 10 months and 25 days. Major Porter was a native of Prince Edward County, in the State of Virginia, and the last 55 years was a citizen of the State of Georgia.

On the 13th ultimo, at his residence, Springfield, Laurens County, Captain William S. Blackshear, in the 32d year of his age. He was a soldier in the last Indian war.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Drura Dunn, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha Ann Dunn, Admx.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of Elizabeth Slay, in the county of DeKalb, in this State, on the 4th day of September, instant, by William Slay; and it being represented to me, that said Slay has fled from justice, -I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sh'9riff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Slay; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 140 acres of land...levied on as the property of Henry P. Bowles, to satisfy executions or fi fas

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(Signed) Gilchrist Overton, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sally Patman applies for letters of administration on the estate of James B. Patman, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: William McWhorter applies for letters of administration on the estate of Sarah P. McWhorter, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Littleton Maddux, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Eliza Ann Maddux, Admx.

Georgia, Thomas County: Alfred Bryan and Elizabeth Strickland apply for letters of administration on the estate of John Strickland, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Neill McKinnon, C. C. O.

Georgia, Thomas County: Shaebrach E. Dicky applies for letters of administration on the estate of Feebrick J. W. Atkison, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Neill McKinnon, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William McCranie tolls before Sampson G. Williams, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Robert N. Parrish and Ansel A. Parrish. (Signed) William Smith, C. I. C.

Georgia, Laurens County: David Blackshear applies for letters of administration on the estate of William S. Blackshear, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edward M. Henderson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Samuel T. Henderson, Adm.

Georgia, Lowndes County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Andrew English, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Clifton, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charter Campbell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lucinda Campbell, Admx.

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Georgia, Putnam County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William H. Mathis tolls before B. W. Clark, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Robert Jenkins and John H. Clark. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. I. C.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in October, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Rogers, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James C. McKenzie, Adm.

Tuesday, September 25, 1838

MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Sinclair, Major William W. Trippe, of ColI odenville, to Miss Ann Eliza, daughter of Rolen Bivens, Esq., of Bibb County.

DIED.

On cholera morbus, at his residence in Burke County, on the 7th instant, Simeon Lowery, Esq., in the 79th year of his age. He was born September 12, 1762. He enlisted in the Revolution at the tender age of 16 years, and was active in achieving that, which the Supreme Arbiter of nations allowed him so long to enjoy, and for which posterity will ever honor him.

TELFAIR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Telfair County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Jacksonville, Telfair County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 41018 ofland...levied on as the property of Francis Flournoy, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Adrian G. Saffold, Joshua Boon and James Lamkin.

(Signed) Frederic Butler, Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Four mules...levied on as the property of Peyton H. Colbert, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John G. Colbert.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Oliver, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said

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Georgia, Laurens County: All those indebted to the estate of David Blackshear, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) J. H. Blackshear, E. J. Blackshear, Adms.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Hugh Hughs and Neill Hughs apply for letters of administration on the estate of Duncan Hughs, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Jesse Higgs, C. C. O.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Joseph Miller and Phereby Miller tile their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Samuel Miller, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Jesse Higgs, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Green Williamson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William S. Middlebrooks, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Hardy Hinton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John A. Smith, George S. Turner, Adms.

Georgia, Lumpkin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Daniel Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Jackson, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mary Stubblefield, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Tolbert Woodall, Adm.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

(Signed) R. Black, Sheriff.

GRAND JURY, TALIAFERRO SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

Isaac Moore John Chapman, Jr. James Goodger Edmund Jordan David D. Anderson Wm. M. Harrison Thomas Edwards William Evans John Dewberry Samuel Johnson Alexander G. Tyler William Rhodes Singleton Harris Wm. B. Ellington William Park James M. Harris 321

Thomas T. Towns Edward Janes Abram R. Howell Jesse Veazey James Sharp James M. Sanford Pearse O'Leary

(Signed) Chesley Bristow, Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jones County: All those indebted to the estate of Green Williamson, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) William S. Middlebrooks, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: David Rogers applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Almand, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, D. C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Thomas W. S. Lewis applies for letters of administration on the estate of William Hightower, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, C. C. O.

Georgia, Greene County: Micajah Bedell and Littleberry Sherrell apply for letters of administration on the estate of William Sherrell, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Thomas W. Grimes, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Rogers, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James C. McKenzie, Adm.

Tuesday, October 2, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joshua Bunkley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) O. S. Gurlow, John Bunkley, Adms.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Finney Dismukes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Z. Dismukes, Mary J. Dismukes, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of (name not given), late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. T. Mason, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Lafayette Holland, orphan of Thomas Holland, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Richard Anderson, Guardian.

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MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 250 acres of land...levied on as the property of John Dupree, to satisfy executions of fi fas in favor of Heard & Cook; pointed out by W. J. Pearman.

(Signed) Henry Brown, Sheriff.

PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

(Signed) M. Brewer, D. Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 244/10 dist...levied on as the property of Daniel Sanford and Benjamin Sanford, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John West, Jr.

(Signed) Thomas Nelmes, D. Sheriff.

LAURENS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Laurens County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Dublin, Laurens County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 4 negroes...levied on as the property of Mastin G. Oneal, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Robinson & Fuqua.

(Signed) John G. Fondren, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James D. Hartwell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Branham, Adm.

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Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Hall, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Pulliam, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. George D. Wade tolls before A. B. Harrison, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, ete... (animal description omitted here). Appraised by Benjamin C. Hargrove and Richard W. Wright. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. I. C.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Isham Hammonds, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Mary Hammonds, Admx.

Georgia, Harris County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John C. Brown, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Allen Greene, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Benjamin Parrott, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Copelan, William Hightower, Adms.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charles Linch, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Rowell Reese, John W. Hampton, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jesse Minton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Alsey Brazill, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Carter, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lucy Carter, William White, Y. L. G. Harris, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Brian Walton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elias Alliston, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Joseph Park, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elias Alliston, Adm.

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Georgia, Laurens County: Hillery Alligood files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Elizabeth Foy, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John Pass tolls before Lawrence Baker, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by William D. Conyers and Sanford Willbourn. (Signed) Austin W. Evans, Clerk.

Georgia, Elbert County: Thomas B. Bullard applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Herring, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Nelms, C. C. O.

Georgia, Elbert County: Elizabeth Thompson files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Gen. Wiley Thompson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Nelms, C. C. O.

Justices of the Inferior Court named in above notice: Thomas J. Heard, Jeremiah S. Warren, William Jones, Thomas Johnson.

Georgia, Elbert County: Enos Tait and Uriah O. Tait apply for letters of administration on the estate of Zimrie A. Tait, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Nelms, C. C. O.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Cassandra A. Butler applies for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas W. Butler, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Adams, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Caldwell, Adm.

Georgia, Decatur County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Martin Hardin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) .John Hardin, Adm.

Alabama, Macon County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John C. Brown, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas J. Bryan, Charles G. Rush, Nathaniel H. Clanton, Commissioners, Tuskegee.

GRAND JURY, PUTNAM SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

Wm. Alexander Nathan Bass John Newsom Benj. Moseley Wm. Whitfield James M. Dunn George W. Wren Bushrod W. Johnston Robert Sparks Augustus Richards James Whitfield Collin Reid Joel Branham Clemant Hancock Daniel G. Lumsden Daniel Slade David R. Adams Elisha Perryman Lewis W. Rosser Wm. Herbert Thomas Clopton

(Signed) J. Nicholson, Clerk; N. G. Foster, Solicitor General.

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NOTICES. Georgia, Oglethorpe County: W1l1 be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John M. Shine, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Martin, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Hunt, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Sion Hunt, Willis Hunt, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Speer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas D. Speer, Hugh L. Speer, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Floyd, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Stewart Floyd, John J. Floyd, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Nancy Culver, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Culver, Augustus Culver, Adms.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Reuben Richards, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Nathan Bond, Rachel Richards, Adms.

GRAND JURY, MONROE SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

William A. Black Jonathan Collins Wm. W. Hardy Samuel L. Langston Benier Pye Charles M. Sutton Thomas Stewart Daniel Carroll John Chambers Arden S. Rucker Elijah W. Brazier Jackson Bush James H. Mays Thomas Hollis Reuben Wright William Varner Wm. H. White Ezekiel Redding James Norriss Amos Ponder James D. Lester

(Signed) Elbridge G. Cabaniss, Clerk.

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DIED.

At Cullodensville, on Monday, the 24th ultimo, of congestive fever, Mr. Solomon L. Chapman, in the 26th year of his age.

At Mt. Zion, at the house of Allen Gilbert, Esq., on the 20th ultimo, Dr. Henry B. Bark~dale, in the 22d year of his age.

At Tuscaloosa, on the 21st ultimo, the Rev. Charles Hardy, pastor of the Methodist Church in that city.

In Athens, Ga., on the 2d instant, William R. Dawson, son of the Hon. William C. Dawson, in the 19th year of his age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Binford M. Walton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John S. Manley, Adm.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LE'ITERS.

Remaining in the post office at Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1838:

James Allen J. T. Allen L. F. W. Andrews Edmond Akins Susan J. Allen James Byington R. C. Brown Charles W. Briggs John J. Barefield William Butler W.P.Bond S. Bivins G. W. Bivins William Bell J. Butler Thos. Beauchamp Rebecca Baird Elizabeth Bevel Correa DeCostar James O. Conner Henry Clayton Alfred Clark Wm. L. Currey Joseph Chambers Mrs. E. M. Cobb Polly D. Coleman Mary Clem Susan Cotting Mary Copling Henry Densler David W. Dickinson James Drury Thomas Dwight Francis Dixon Charles Dunn W.G.Davis Mrs. Mary Dilomen Mrs. Sarah Davis Mrs. Mary Davis Lucy Dyer Mary L. Douglass B. F. Ellis Joseph T. Ellen Henry Forsyth George W. Fenno Robert Fulton James A. Fort A. H. Falconer John B. Green Benjamin Green Lewis A. Golding Isaac Golding Joseph Grant Thomas Gilbert Mary Glenn Isiah Horton T. R. Huson L. P. Harwell R. Hutchens G. W. Hearn William Hill Rich. G. Hawkins Benj. J. Howell Anderson M. Hughes Culling Huston Louisa Holmes Louisa C. Hill Amelia Hornsbey Edward C. Jordan Adam Jones William Japag W. B. Jones Matilda N. Joyner Sarah Johnson Hugh Knox Maxamillion Knight Henry Kneeland John Lamar Meredith Lamberth Thomas C. Lacy Jeremiah A. Lamar M. J. Lawrence W. McMurray Samuel McCracken

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James McMullin Howard McGee J. T. McGehee John McNaught Robert Morrison John Maloy Othniel McCook Elias Mims Basiel Miller J. U. N. Mears C. J. Malone Wiley Napier Wm. Northcutt Ira Netsell Thomas P. Parks Lane M. Pryor W. W. Pierce Lewis Parker Robert Pucket Henry Pike Robert Petgrew William Pace Abraham Prim W. R. Prestwood G. W. Price David Penton Jane Poindexter James A. Rutherford Zachariah Robison John Reilly Charles E. Roberts J. A. Ralston Michael Ryan Louisa P. Rodgers John C. Sheffield Archibald M. Smith Baldwn Sharp William Smith Edward Sills John R. Stanford John Sanders Jogin W. Simpson Louis Staples Mrs. Dicy Slagter Mrs. Rachel Smith Charlott Sheffield Rebecca Slaughter Emaly Spelling Maria Souls Wash. Thornton John Towers Baldwin Thomas F. H. Tomkins Sarah A. Tomkins Caroline Torrance Mrs. Althea Tinsley AlIa Tootle James Vaughn John Wise George Wecaster Franklin O. Welch Jonathan Winslett John Williams James Watkins James Wilbank Ira Wetsell William W. Wilds Thomas J. Walker Burrell Wynn James N. Wright Thomas Wright Daniel Waller Hartwell Young Michael C. Youngblood

(Signed) E. Daggett, Postmaster.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Madison, Morgan County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1838:

Annstead Atkerson Clarke Brewer D. L. Brewer James N. Brown Jeremiah Bateman Samuel Burnet Wm. D. Bailey W. G. Ballard W. H. Bonfrey Sterling Chandler Ried D. Clifton Dorothy A. Bairfield George Crittenden Patrick Colter Joshua Cox Polly Campbell Oliver Cosby Isaac W. Earley Perkins Fitzpatrick Columbus Ellingers Robt. H. Fretwell Joseph Floyd Elizabeth Floyd Memory Fulgum Daniel Gardner James H. Gillis Ann Hammond C. P. High Pellen Head Wm. P. Holcomb John N. Hollis Lucinda A. Hillsman Wm. Hawthorn Mary A. Hawkins Frances Jaifett Mrs. Ann Jenkins Benjamin Jones Benjamin S. Jones Henry W. Johnson William Johnson John McCoy Berry Mills John Mallcum Asa McSwain Thos. G. McFarlen James T. Maghen John Micown Richard Myers Lester Markham William Markham William Mattan J. B. Martial J. J. McCarty Wm. Malcomb John T. McNeal Abraham Nelson Nancy Newsom James S. Olcott Craven P. Pool Benj. M. Peeples H. W. Risley Benj. T. Russelle Thos. Sessions Sarah Smith William Stocks Benj. E. Scott John Swanson George W. Smith Wm. Stallings Thomas H. Smith Goo. Umphraise John C. Wood A. B. Woods Gilbert Wilson Thos. C. Wood Washington L. Walton Jesse Wade William West John M. White Steel White George W. Wall James A. Wade Moses Watson

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(Signed) John B. Martin, Postmaster.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Putnam County: Blumer White applies for letters of administration on the estate of Daniel White, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Jones County: Elizabeth Gunn applies for letters of administration on the estate of James Gunn, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: John Smith files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of David Mann, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) B. Exum, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William A. Callaway, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John S. McCulloch, Adm.

ELBERT SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Elbert County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Elberton, Elbert County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Six bales of cotton...1evied on as the property of Thomas C. Elliott, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James W. Strawn, B. C. Wall, and Bud C. Wall.

(Signed) William Bond, Sheriff.

GRAND JURY, MURRAY SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

Robert Brown Israel Nations Samuel Miller George Rollins James McGhee John K. Meares John Burl Lewis Henry Davis John Slyger Robert Black Terry Greenville Wm. F. McCoard Russell Cackburn James Sample Davis John Oates Jacob Shoopman Bennett Springfield Dennis Carroll Andrew Cathy

(Signed) .John S. Beall, Clerk; Henry Lightfoot Sims, Solicitor General.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in November next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro woman...1evied on as the property of Thomas C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John E. Lewis; also Two negroes...1evied on as the property of Thomas C. Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Ransom H. Smith and Martha Cobb.

(Signed) L. S. Stewart, Sheriff.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wright Scogin, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. Sparks Hunter, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Samuel Lumpkin tolls before Thomas Howard, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Thomas H. Hawkins and George W. Humphries. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

Georgia, Morgan County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John C. Woods tolls before James McKinzie, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Augustus M. Park and Richard S. Park. (Signed) John C. Rees, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Tally, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Jesse L. Baker, Adm.

Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of F. G. Calloway, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Susan S. Calloway, Admx.

Tuesday, October 16, 1838

MARRIED.

In Jones County, on Thursday, the 4th instant, by the Rev. William Arnold, Dr. Horace T. Shaw, of Eatonton, to Miss Mary Ann Comer, of the former place.

In Washington County, on the 7th instant, by Lee Reeves, Esq., Mr. Dioclesian Davis, of Baldwin County, to Miss Elizabeth Buck, of the former place.

DIED.

On Monday evening, the 1st instant, William Winsted, son of Mrs. Sarah Winsted, of this place, in the 15th year of his age.

On the evening of the 2d instant, after a short but violent illness, William H. Dawson, eldest son of the Hon. William C. Dawson, in the 19th year of his age.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

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Whereas, 1 have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of James Gunn, in the county of Jasper, in this State, on the 21st day of August, 1838, by Daniel V. Palmer; and it being represented to me, that said Palmer has fled from justice, -1 have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Palmer; and 1 do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which be is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Warren County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Moses McKinney, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Kinchen McKinney, Joel Hall, William Harris, Adms.

Georgia, Paulding County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to John Pulaski. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) John F. Arnold, Guardian.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wiley J. Cox, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) F. W. White, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Sanford, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry Sanford, Jr., Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Hiram Warner applies for letters of administration on the estate of Edmund Abercrombie, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

GRAND JURY, DOOLY SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

James Powell Adam Butler James G. Oliver John J. Collier John Varnadore Thos. Swearengen Stephen Hawkins Wm. B. Cone Stephen Harvard Warren Stokes Chesley A. Yawn Henry Pettee Jordan Harvard Charles H. Higdon Wm. McDaniel Benj. Culpepper John C. Royals Richard Bowen Edward Outlaw Chesley Purvis Sparkman Bowen Henry W. Fenn David Girtman

(Signed) Alexander Meriwether, Clerk.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Henry County: Enos Barnes applies for letters of administration on the estate of Jesse Barnes, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Enos Tait, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Daniel Tait, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of Robert Pearman, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) J. Northington, E. C. Pearman, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Reuben T. BattIe files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Oliver L. Battle, orphan of Lazarus BattIe, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ann Smith, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) M. J. Smith, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Leven Ellis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Culver, Leven E. Culver, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Ibby Ellis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Isaac Culver, Leven E. Culver, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: All those indebted to the estate of David E. Butts, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Washington Butts, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David E. Butts, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Washington Butts, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in ~d county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Robert Norris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John G. Coleman, Adm.

Georgia, Jasper County:' Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of

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Bluford M. Walton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John T. Manley, Adm.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Averett, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Hardy Bryan, Adm.

Georgia, Dooly County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of B. G. Paulett, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit ofthe heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David Scarborough, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jesse Barnes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Enos Barnes, Adm.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charles Whithurst, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joseph Whithurst, H. L. Whithurst, Adms.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Oliver Porter, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Stocks, John W. Porter, William Porter, James M. Porter, Adms.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard Conine, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Britain Conine, Adm.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Mann, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Smith, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Robert Pearman, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Northington, Elizabeth C. Pearman, Adms.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in November, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William G. Alexander, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Peter Alexander, William B. Nelms, Adms.

Georgia, Morgan County: Benjamin T. Russell files his petition for letters of dismission from

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Tuesday, October 23, 1838

MARRIED.

Near Rockville, in Putnam County, on the 11th instant, by William Turner, Esq., Mr. Wily Bagly to Miss Winston Rebecca, only daughter of Capt. William Mahon, all of Putnam County.

In Washington County, by the Rev. W. P. Haynes, Dr. D. J. Bothwell, of Laurens County, to Miss Elizabeth S. Neely, of Washington County.

DIED.

On the 5th instant, at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Mrs. Eliza Jones Dickinson, wife of David W. Dickinson, of that State.

In Burke County, on the 26th ultimo, Rev. Lawson B. Clinton, in the 41st year of his age.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Beasley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Lumpkin, Adm.

Georgia, Pike County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Phillip Jackson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John H. Akins, Adm.

Georgia, Butts County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Micajah F. McCune, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William A. McCune, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Harris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benj amin Harris, Thomas Harris, Adms.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Birdsong, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Birdsong, George W. Birdsong, Adms.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charles Knight, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said

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GRAND JURY, NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

Cary Wood Wm. D. Conyers William Stewart John W. Graves Daniel McBean Elisha H. Smith David Cook Solomon Worrill Lawrence Baker Silas Starr William Taylor James Hodge Jr. Edward Nix James Glass Joshua Baker McKendria Tucker James Read Wm. D. Luckie C. E. F. W. Campbell Moses Hollingsworth

(Signed) Augustin W. Evans, Clerk; J. H. Stark, Solicitor General.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1838:

John M. Ashurst Jonathan Adams Daniel Bowden Robert Bledsoe Sarah Bradley R. H. Bagley William Biscoe J. S. Beach Martha Bozeman William Bozeman Joseph Barks George H. Bibb Wm. Buckner John Bagley Albert Bates Turner Brooks Elizabeth Caswell Mrs. Eliza Cobb John Copeland Samuel Cowles Mrs. Chloe Clark Mrs. E. M. Davis John V. Davis James M. Denson G. H. Dennis Mikes Dennis Ira Eaton E. Ewens John Folds Simeon Fuller Mrs. Mary Favor Caroline M. Frasieur Allen Green Wm. Garrard Sarah Holt Joshua Hill W. Horton Mary E. Hurt W. J. Henderson Levenia Holt Asa R. Harrison John Hudson Jacob Hightower Benjamin B. Jones Benjamin King Alexander Lyon Miss M. L. Malone Robert McKinley W. V. McGehee Jeremiah McMullan Joseph Moseley William Mahon Mrs. Jane Napier James Oneal Adeline Pearson John S. Randle Tam Stone Mary Smedley Lewis E. Staples Wm. L. Snders John Thompson Benjamin Trapp Thomas B. Teat Sarah A. F. Thomas R. H. Tisdal John Wells Bloomer White J. C. Wilkins Mrs. Emily Wilkes A. Ward Wm. Yarborough Sarah L. Quarterman

(Signed) B. W. Sanford, Postmaster.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Newton Superior Court. Libel for Divorce. Jane Harris vs. John Harris.

Georgia, Newton County: Newton Superior Court. Libel for Divorce. Susan E. Bryant vs. William H. Bryant.

Georgia, Newton County: Newton Superior Court. Libel for Divorce. Sarah A. Holder vs.

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John Holder.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sarah Carswell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William E. Carswell, Samuel M. Carswell, Adms.

Georgia, Warren County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Solomon Lockett, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Lockett, Uriah T. Lockett, Adms.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sarah Peurifoy, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Philip B. Pritchell, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Holiday Howell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James T. Finnie, Adm.

Tuesday, October 30, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Butts County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Morris Mathews, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Morton Bledsoe, Adm.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of William W. Thompson, in the county of Bibb, in this State, on the 6th day of October, instant, by George S. Loving; and it being represented to me, that said Loving has fled from justice, -I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Loving; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Almand, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David Rogers, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Speer, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas D. Speer, Hugh L. Speer, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Josiah Huckabee, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James Huckabee, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Locket, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Mary Locket, Adrnx.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Mrs. Delia Watkins, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) N. C. Sayre, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Samuel Turner, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John G. Gilbert, William S. Hamill, Adms.

Georgia, Henry County: William S. Hoyle applies for letters of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Moore, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Six mules...levied on as the property of Peyton H. Colbert, to satisfy executions or fi fag in favor of John G. Colbert.

(Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the

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(Signed) M. C. Hale, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

(Signed) M. C. Hale, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One bay colt...etc...levied on as the property of Joseph Jenkins, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas A. Brewer.

(Signed) S. R. Maxwell, D. Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Four negroes...etc...levied on as the property of Edward Alberson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Cary Wood; Cary J. Mathews and William Fossett, securities.

(Signed) Thomas Nelms, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jefferson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Richard T. Spives, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Spives, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of H. V. Peeples, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Louisa S. Peeples, Admx.

Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Henry Boswell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) C. W. Roby, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Simeon R. Janes, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Absalom Gaines, W. D. Cowdrey, Adms.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One negro man...now in possession of John M. Shivers, levied on as the property of William H. Flewellen, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William Watts; also 100 acres of land, adjoining Hardy C. Culver, levied on as the property of William H. Flewellen, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Edwin F. Birdsong and B. F. Latimer; also One negro man...levied on as the property of William H. Flewellen, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles Medlock; levy made by Raleigh Miller, constable.

(Signed) W. H. Brantley, D. Sheriff.

TATTNALL SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Tattnall County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in Tattnall County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 250 acres ofland...levied on as the property of Samuel S. Wester, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Goodall & Roberson; also 470 acres ofland...levied on as the property of Nathaniel Fifield, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Tax Collector.

(Signed) Robert Partin, Sheriff.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lots No. 219 and 220 in Greenesboro...levied on as the property of Thomas P. Dale, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Seymour & McKinley.

(Signed) William L. Strain, D. Sheriff.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

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One lot in Crawfordville, whereon James M. Callaway now lives...levied on as the property of Harmon Mercer, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas J. Allin.

(Signed) Gilchrest Overton, Sheriff.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two negroes...levied on as the property of A. G. Janes, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James M. Callaway and Thomas J. Shackelford; also One travelling trunk...levied on as the property of Charles W. Murry, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Battle & Dickinson.

(Signed) Gilchrest Overton, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Two negro boys...levied on as the property of Elbert Hardeman, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Elijah Alexander.

(Signed) Mial Smith, D. Sheriff.

NEWTON SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Newton County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Covington, Newton County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Five stacks offodder...etc...levied on as the property of William S. Echols, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Joseph Davis; pointed out by David Sigmon. (Signed) Suprey Anderson, Sheriff.

HANCOCK SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Hancock County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Sparta, Hancock County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 538 acres of land...levied on as the property of William E. Brodnax, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Samuel Hale; also Six negroes...levied on as the property of Seth Cowles, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles L Hall; Everet Wetsal, security; pointed out by George Hall.

(Signed) L. S. Stewart, Sheriff.

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PUTNAM SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Putnam County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Eatonton, Putnam County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 800 acres of land...etc...levied on as the property of Thomas Carter, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Lewis Gibson; also 600 acres of land...levied on as the property of Isaiah Favor, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William S. Thomas; also' 200 acres of land...levied on as the property of Overall Waller, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John H. Clark; also 200 acres of land...levied on as the property of Levi D. Waller, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Augustus M. Jenkins; also 600 acres ofland...levied on as the property of Edmond Butts, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Sampson W. Harris; also Two negroes...etc...levied on as the property of John W. Scott, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of J. F. Harwell; also 316 acres of land...etc...levied on as the property of James C. Burt, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John K. Kilburn.

(Signed) R. Black, Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 100 acres of land...levied on as the property of Madison Culbertson, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Michael B. Hopper; also 70 acres ofland...levied on as the property of Tandy C. Goolsby, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Michael B. Hopper; also One black mare...levied on as the property of John Phillips, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Michael B. Hopper.

(Signed) Mia! Smith, D. Sheriff.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 14 acres ofland adjoining J. W. Moody and William Jewel...etc...levied on as the property of Thomas Moody, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of George H. Young, Adm. of Gen. John Stewart, deceased; John Beasly and Wiatt Williams, securities, and WIlliam Lumpkin; also One negro woman...levied on as the property of Wiley Pope, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of B. F. Hardeman and A. S. Hill; pointed out by T. M. Smith.

(Signed) S. R. Maxwell, D. Sheriff.

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MORGAN SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Morgan County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Madison, Morgan County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One lot in town of Willington...levied on as the property of M. D. Brewster, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of E. W. Thrasher; levy made by John Alliston, constable.

(Signed) Lewis Graves, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Tiller, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martin Tiller, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Francis L. Upson applies for letters of administration on the estate of Benjamin C. Baldwin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Burke County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Eliza Wynn, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) E. H. Blount, Adm.

Georgia, Thomas County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Homes Maulden tolls before Daniel Macintyre, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by James Groover and Starling Parker. (Signed) Hansel R. Seward, Clerk.

Georgia, Crawford County: W1l1 be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Sampson P. Mobley, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Mobley, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John G. Colbert, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John J. Floyd, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Bellah, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Alexander Pharr, Samuel S. Bellah, Adms.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Charles Moore applies for letters of administration on the estate of Charles Moore, Jr., late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first

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Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale. all the property belonging to the estate of Francis O'Kelly, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James O'Kelly, Benjamin O'Kelly, Adms.

Georgia, Jones County: W1l1 be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Green Williamson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William S. Middlebrooks, Adm.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 8 negroes...levied on as the property of Joseph Jenkins, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John W. Cardwell.

(Signed) M. C. Hale, Sheriff.

ELBERT SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Elbert County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Elberton, Elbert County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 360 acres of land, adjoining William Patterson, levied on as the property of Jeremiah E. Moore, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Young L. G. Harris and Weston Patterson; pointed out by Henry B. Bailey.

(Signed) Eastin Fortson, D. Sheriff.

ELBERT SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Elbert County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Elberton, Elbert County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 700 acres of land...levied on as the property of Richard Rice, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of William D. Clark.

(Signed) William Bond, Sheriff.

A LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Remaining in the post office at Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, on the first day of October, 1838:

Tuesday, November 6, 1838

MARRIED.

On Tuesday evening, 30th of October, by Hardy C. Culver, Esq., Mr. James S. Latimer, to

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Miss Lilliora Shivers, daughter of William Shivers, Sr., all of Hanrock County.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jones County: Edmund B. Atwater files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Isaac Atwater, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Macarthy, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lucinda Arnold, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Nathaniel Arnold, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jesse Thomas, late of said rounty, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Daniel R. Thomas, Adm.

GRAND JURY, DEKALB SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

Lochlin Johnson Thomas D. Harris Moses Murphy Benj. B. Avery Green B. H. Terry John Jennings James Millican Lodowick Tuggle Allen Crawley Ransom Slay George W. Avery Dempsey Perkerson John M. Harris Jordan Webb James M. Holly Leon. H. Tomlinson William Martin John T. Dabney Allen Hardman John T. Dabney Allen Hardman Joel Herring J. G. McWilliams Hasting D. Palmer James Guess

(Signed) John Glen, Clerk; George D. Anderson, Solicitor General.

GRAND JURY, HANCOCK SUPERIOR COURT, OCTOBER TERM, 1838.

Wilkins Smith Wilson Bird Wm. Shivers, Sr. Thomas M. Hunt Lott Harton Irby Hudson John B. Latimer Isaac Culver William Watts Wm. Shivers, Jr. Peter Scott Thomas Neel Arthur J. Butts Clement Walker Tully Vinson Richard Fears Thomas Dudley Thomas M. Turner William Rachel

(Signed) Tuttle H. Audas, Clerk.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. John J. Carter tolls before William McLendon, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by David Branch and George Herindon. (Signed) Francis Thomas, Clerk.

Georgia, Laurens County: Hillery Alligood files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Elizabeth Foy, late of said rounty, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, Clerk.

Georgia, Houston County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said rounty on the first

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Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Elias Brown, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David M. Brown, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Nancy, Elizabeth, Susan, Caroline and Joshua Hand, minors. Sold for their benefit. (Signed) Willis Hand, Guardian.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of William W. Thompson, in the county of Bibb, in this State, on the 6th day of October, instant, by George S. Loving; and it being represented to me, that said Loving has fled from justice, --I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Loving; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

Tuesday, November 13, 1838

MARRIED.

In Monroe County, on Thursday, the 1st instant, by Robert C. Mays, Esq., Mr. Willis J. Hamil, of Butts County, to Miss Julia Ann Philips, of the former county.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Troup County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Heard, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Robinson, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wiley Meadows, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Parham Allen, Adms.

Georgia, Hancock County: Mary Strother and Eli H. Baxter apply for letters of administration on the estate of Richard Strother, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, C. C. O.

Georgia, Greene County: All those indebted to the estate of Ezekiel Veazey, late of said county,

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Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Green B. Belcher, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Obadiah R. Belcher, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Randal Chapman, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Parker, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William Dooly tolls before Barnabus Barron, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Thomas Ramsey and William Baily. (Signed) William S. Nelms, Clerk.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Thomas G. McFarland files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Francis Pebody, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Jesse Higgs, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: William Cleveland applies for letters of administration on the estate of Andrew J. Cleveland, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Hancock County: James W. Simmons files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of James Simmons, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Rogers, Clerk.

Georgia, Newton County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. William Mann tolls before Reuben Woodruff, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by William King and Peter King. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, Clark.

Georgia, Jasper County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Knight, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Knight, James Knight, Thomas J. Knight, Edward M. Allen, Adms.

Georgia, Elbert County: James O. Fitts applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Fitts, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Nelms, C. C. O.

Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of (name not given), late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Sarah Estes, Admx.

Georgia, Crawford County: Richardson Feagin and Stephen M. Myrick apply for letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Feagin, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Philip J. Echols, C. C. O.

Georgia, Henry County: All those indebted to the estate of Andrew Sellers, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for

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payment. (Signed) John Sellers, Adm.

Tuesday, November 20, 1838

MARRIED.

On Thursday evening, the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Louisville, Col. Henry P. Jones, of Birdsville, Burke County, to Mrs. Mary J. Wells, of Laurens County.

On Thursday evening, 15th instant, by Robert C. Mays, Esq., Mr. John Phillips to Miss Eliza Ann Willson, only daughter of James Willson, Esq., all of Butts County, Ga.

DIED.

In Gwinnett County, on the 28th ultimo, William T. Flint, oldest son of Mr. John Flint, of Walton County, aged 19 years and 10 months.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of Thomas R. Mitchell, in the county of Jasper, in this State, on the 22d day of October, 1838, by John H. Hendricks; and it being represented to me, that said Hendricks has fled from justice, -I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Hendricks; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Elij ah Evans, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Harrison, Adm.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: All those indebted to the estate of Elij ah Evans, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) John Harrison, Adm.

MESON ACADEMY, LEXINGTON, OGLETHORPE COUNTY.

Trustees: George R. Gilmer, George M. Dudley, John Billups, Edward Coxe, William McKinley, Joseph Henry Lumpkin.

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LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Laurens County: Edward Bryan tiles his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Simeon Ellington, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Joshua Hightower tiles. his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of Joseph Smith, minor of William Smith, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the tirst Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Horatio Shields, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benetit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Shimmey Black, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Peter R. Gee, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Frederick Conner, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James Daniel, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Robert Robinson, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: William Jackson tiles his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Andrew J. Cleveland, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Newton County: John Smith applies for letters of administration on the estate of Alexander McCracken, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Hamilton Burge, C. C. O.

Georgia, Morgan County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Thomas J. Shepherd tolls before William J. M. Chislum, J. P.,. a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by John S. Harris and Robert Hanson. (Signed) John C. Rees, Clerk.

Georgia, Henry County: All those indebted to the estate of Abner T. Manly, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Elijah Bailey. Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Abner T. Manly, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benetit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elijah Bailey, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Harriss, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Benjamin Harriss, Thomas Harriss, Adms.

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Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in December, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Albert G. Vason, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Alfred Shaw, Adm.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to William Taylor, insane, of said county. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) Patrick Yawn, Guardian.

Georgia, Decatur County: Green Mitchell applies for letters of administration on the estate of John Blakey, late of Hancock County, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Decatur County: Thomas Parish applies for letters of administration on the estate of Sarah Parish, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) C. M. Amoss, C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Obadiah Stevens files his petition for letters of dismission from the guardianship of John and William Harris, orphans of Overton Harris, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Malcom Johnston and Catharine R. Callaway apply for letters of administration on the estate of James M. Callaway, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Quinea O'Neal, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Thomas K. Slaughter applies for letters of administration on the estate of Mathew Yawn, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: John H. Clark applies for letters of administration on the estate of William H. Mathis, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Tuesday, November 27, 1838

MARRIED.

In Hancock County, on Thursday evening, the 8th instant, by Hardy C. Culver, Esq., Mr. Washington H. Brantly, Esq., to Miss Theresa P. Cheely, daughter of Thomas Cheely.

On the 20th ultimo, by the Rev. Edmond W. Reynolds, Mr. Wiley Chappell to Mrs. Elizabeth McBride.

On the 22d ult., by the same, Orran W. Massey to Mrs. Martha D. Wimberly, of Jones Co.

In Monticello, on the 22d instant, by the Rev. Mr. Stilwell, Dr. Robert Tolfree to Miss Amelia M., daughter of David Meriwether, Esq.

At Hamilton, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Dr. B. B. Buchanan, Mr. William Henderson, to Miss Ann R. Hill, all of Harris County.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Morgan County: Moses Davis applies for letters of administration on the estate of Levi

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Davis Butler, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) John W. Porter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Scarborough, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) D. F. Scarborough, J. G. Fondren, Adm.

Georgia, Pike County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Hugh Crosson, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Charles McDowell, Adm.

Georgia, Green County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Sherill, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) L. B. Sherill, Adm. .

Georgia, Greene County: All those indebted to the estate of William Sherill, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) L. B. Sherill, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Jacob McCall tolls before H. Rogers, Clerk, a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by James Thomas and George White. (Signed) H. Rogers, Clerk.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, nen, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Landrum, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) H. T. Landrum, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Elbert W. Baynes and John A. Sharman file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of James Sharman, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William H. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Twiggs County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Maj. George W. Welch, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. J. Griffin, J. R. Wimberly, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: James A. Newman applies for letters of administration on the estate of Joseph Harod, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Neill McKinnon, C. C. O.

Georgia, Twiggs County: All those indebted to the estate of George W. Welch, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) J. J. Griffin, J. R. Wimberly, Adms.

Georgia, (County not given): Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, ail the property belonging to the estate of

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Jonathan S. Minton, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Linder, Adm.

Tuesday, December 4, 1838

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Floyd County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Isham Hammonds, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Mary Hammonds, Admx.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of R. Flournoy, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. A. Cobb, R. W. Flournoy, Adms.

Georgia, Baldwin County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of David Blakey, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) David Blakey, Hartwell G. Blakey, Adms.

Georgia, Wilkinson County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Wadsworth, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Peter Northen, Adm.

Georgia, Montgomery County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to John McCrimmon, orphan. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) Charles McCrimmon, Guardian.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of James L. Davis, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joel B. Mabry, Adm.

Georgia, Washington County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Miles Rachel, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William Rachel, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Holiday Howell, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) James T. Finnie, Adm.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of George W. Garlington, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors

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Georgia, Henry County: Rebecca Simpkins and William S. Hoyle apply for letters of administration on the estate of Elijah Moore, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Cheney, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Johnson Boswell, Adm.

Georgia, Elbert County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Wiley J. Wanslow, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Thomas Obriant, Rhoda Cleveland, Adms.

GRAND JURY, COWETA SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM. 1838.

Young Stokes Thomas Duke James Miller Bryant Collins Edward M. Storey Rich. M. Hacknet Matt. M. Pentecost Jesse Rhodes Richard Cole John Williams E. H. Strickland Smithfield Martin Anderson Mize Samuel D. Echols Wm. W. Selman Bradford Boyd John E. Robinson John Griffin Joseph Hubbard Robert Hudson Thomas O. Carter James W. Carson John Fleming

(Signed) Batty H. Mitchell, Clerk; George D. Anderson, Solicitor General.

Tuesday, December 11, 1838

MARRIED.

On the 22d ultimo, by the Rev. Matthew Oliver, Rany S. Slaughter to Miss Nancy L. Credille, all of the county of Greene.

In Meriwether County, on Sunday morning, the 2d instant, by Isaac Barnes, Esq., Mr. Willis Mitcham to Miss Jane Branham, all of said county.

In Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Chamberlain, Clark Howell to Miss Effiah J. Park, of Morgan.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Thomas County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Strickland, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Alfred Bryan, Elizabeth Strickland, Adms.

Georgia, Thomas County: All those indebted to the estate of John Strickland, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes

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Georgia, Crawford County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Thomas Scott, late of Gwinnett County, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) William B. Burgiss, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of William Harris, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Stewart Floyd, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Silas M. Echols applies for letters of administration on the estate of James Echols, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Samuel Whitehead applies for letters of administration on the estate of William Hardman, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Henry Britain, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Andrews E. Wells, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Henry P. Jones, Adm.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Clerks office of the Inferior Court. Richard P. Crowder tolls before E. M. Gilham, J. P., a horse/mule/pony, etc...(animal description omitted here). Appraised by Daniel Duepree and George Crowder. (Signed) J. W. Davenport, Clerk.

CLINTON FEMALE ACADEMY, JONES COUNTY.

Trustees: Horatio Bowen, James Gray, Jonathan Parrish, John Pitts, Charles Hutchings.

OGLETHORPE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Oglethorpe County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Lexington, Oglethorpe County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 480 acres of land adjoining Moses Smith, levied on as the property of Blanton F. Thornton, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Charles Hoff; Harrison L. Thornton, security.

(Signed) Mial Smith, D. Sheriff.

GREENE SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Greene County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Greenesboro, Greene County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 100 acres of land adjoining John Cutright, levied on as the property of Edward Crossley, to

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satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Cullen S. Criddell.

(signed) William L. Strain, D. Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jacob Cobb, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Martha Cobb, Ransom H. Smith, Adms.

Georgia, Lincoln County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Charles Jennings, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Eliel Lockhart, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Benjamin Brown, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Josiah Brown, Adm.

Georgia, Morgan County: All those indebted to the estate of Benjamin Brown, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) Josiah Brown, Adm.

Georgia, Newton County: Josiah Brown applies for letters of administration on the estate of Benjamin Brown, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Augustin W. Evans, C. C. O.

Tuesday, December 18, 1838

MARRIED

In Eatonton, on Tuesday evening, 11 th instant, by the Rev. Bishop Andrew, Mr. Irby H. Scott to Miss Mary E. Tompkins.

In Washington County, on the 13th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Haynes, Mr. A. G. Ware, to Miss Mary J. Jordan.

DIED.

On Friday evening, the 27th ultimo, at his residence in Hancock County, Aaron Smith, Esq., in the 6Ist year of age, after a protracted illness.

A PROCLAMATION.

By George R. Gilmer, Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and the Militia thereof,

Whereas, I have received official information, that a murder was committed on the body of

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Hilliard J. Barkesdale, in the county of Putnam, in this State, on the 4th day of December, instant, by William Garrard; and it being represented to me, that said Garrard has fled from justice, --I have thought proper to issue this, my proclamation, hereby offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension and delivery, to the Sheriff or Jailer of said county, the body of the said Garrard; and I do moreover charge and require all officers, civil and military, to be vigilant in endeavoring to apprehend and bring to trial the said fugitive, in order that he may undergo a trial for the offense with which he is charged.

George R. Gilmer.

By the Governor, William A. Tennille, Secretary of State.

GRAND JURY, MORGAN SUPERIOR COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM, 1838.

Nathaniel Allen Nathan Aldridge Richard S. Park Thomas S. Bonner Richard W. Fox James P. Smith Thaddeus B. Rees Joseph W. Evans James John C. Wood John S. Walker B. Arnold Hugh J. Ogilby James Head Sr. Ewell McCoy William L. West John Harris John Cawthorn Benjamin Harris Littleberry Bostwick

(Signed) John C. Rees, Clerk; N. G. Foster, Solicitor General.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Milly Holliday, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Bradford Stallworth, Adm.

Georgia, Hancock County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Samuel Tucker, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John G. Gilbert, William S. Hamill, Adms.

Georgia, Laurens County: Newnan McBane applies for letters of administration on the estate of John J. Dickson, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

Georgia, Laurens County: Drewry F. Scarborough files his petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Comfort Scarborough, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Francis Thomas, C. C. O.

THOMAS SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Thomas County: Sheriff Sales-On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Thomasville, Thomas County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Lot No. 269/13 dist...levied on as the property of David Pate, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of John Douglass; William W. McNeill, indorser.

(Signed) Benjamin Wamack, Sheriff.

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Georgia, Newton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Alexander McCracken, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) John Smith, Adm.

Georgia, Walton County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in April, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Dr. David Day, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Elisha Henderson, Adm.

Georgia, Walker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to Abel Griffin, lunatic. Sold for his benefit. (Signed) Hiram Mott, Guardian.

Tuesday, December 25, 1838

DIED.

In the 14th district of Houston County, on Tuesday, the 27th of November, ultimo, of pneumonia, Mr. Aaron Lowe Warren, eldest son of the late Rev. Kittrell Warren, aged 26 years and 22 days.

TALIAFERRO SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Taliaferro County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 135 acres of land...whereon William Duncan now lives, adjoining Buford Bird, levied on as the property of William Duncan, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Thomas J. Shackelford, Adm. of Reuben E. Shackelford, deceased.

(Signed) Gilchrest Overton, Sheriff.

DECATUR SHERIFF'S SALE.

Georgia, Decatur County: Sheriff Sales--On the first Tuesday in February next, will be sold at the courthouse in the town of Bainbridge, Decatur County, within the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: 5 lots in town of Bainbridge...levied on as the property of William N. Bruce, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of James Buchanan.

(Signed) William Martin, Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES.

Georgia, Dooly County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in February, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Jordan Dees, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate.

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(Signed) James M. Dees, Adm.

Georgia, Putnam County: Osborn R. Oneal applies for letters of administration on the estate of Elizabeth Bass, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, Putnam County: Augustus M. Jenkins applies for letters of administration on the estate of Robert Jenkins, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) William B. Carter, C. C. O.

Georgia, (County not given): All those indebted to the estate of Green Berry Belcher, late of said county, deceased, or owed money by that estate, must make immediate payment or present their notes for payment. (Signed) O. R. Belcher, Adm.

Georgia, Cobb County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Edmund Reid, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Crawford Tucker, Adm.

Georgia, Henry County: William B. Stephens and Elijah B. Jordan file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of Thomas J. Stephens, late of said county, deceased. (Signed) Charles Bayne, C. C. O.

Georgia, Baker County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in January, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Lewis Bond, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Joseph Bond, H. Jones, Adms.

Georgia, Greene County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of Randal Chapman, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Lewis Parker, Adm.

Georgia, Jones County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John Holliday, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) Francis Fickling, Adm.

Georgia, Laurens County: Will be sold before the Court House door in said county on the first Tuesday in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all the property belonging to the estate of John T. Ellington, late of said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. (Signed) J. T. Mason, Adm.

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