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HOUSTON MONDAY MORNING JANUARY 6. 1840.
CNUMBER'221.
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THE MORNING STAR
PabLUked Daily at the Omce of the Telegraph
BY J. W. CRUGEK.
Teats. The Horning Star is published Daily Sundays ex-
cepted at $12 per antrum payable semi-annually in advance
Advkbtwno. Two Dollars per square for the first insertion
One Dollar per square for.the second and Fifljr Cents lor each
continuance. Eight lines or less to constitute a square.
To Merchants and others advertising by the year a reason
able deduction from the above rates will be made.
Steam Boat Cards Announcements etc etc will be charged
for at the same rate as advertisements.
J3-A11 Letters and Communications intended for the Mom-
in; Star most be addressed post paid to the Editor.
THE Laws and Decrees of the state of COAHUI-
IiA AND TEXAS complete in Spanish and English
just published and for sale at this office.
TRcal old Irish hukcj and Jamaica Rum
OGETHER with a general assortment of Liquors on retail by
noT27i6-193 LEAGTJK ANDREWS A CO
A IX persons indebted to the Star for subscriptions or adver-
tising will please call at my office on Main-street and
settle the same previous to the 1st of January 1840 or they will
be placed in an officer's hands for collection
nov 13 dtf J W CRUGER
"jr W. ADAMS notary public office on Court-house square
VT. In the room recently occupied by John A. Newlauds Esq.
imy 7 aau
To Rent.
131 Tm large room immediately over the "Arcade" at pres-
ent occupied by the Masonic fraternity as a Lodge nom. It is
the most superbly finished room in the cityand well calculated
for a residence for a small family; or for an office. The cen-
tral situation of this room has many advantages in point of con-
venience to persons engaged in business not to be found else-
where in the city in addition to the superior style in which it is
fitted up which render it desirable.
ALSO
The house at present occupied by Robert Walker Esq as a
magistrate's office nearly opposite the Arcade.
ALSO
A comfortable residence lor a. small family situated directly
opposite the residence of the Hon. Alcee La Branche Ameri-
can charge d'affairs.
TheabovepremiseswiUbeleton accommodating terms by
applications HENRY KESLER
nov 30 d!91-tf
TSolice.
HE Stockholders of the Houston and Brazos Bail Road
company are requested to meet in -this city at the office of the
.Houston Town company on the 20th of December for the pur-
nose of electing "seven Directors a Treasurer and such othe
officers as they may think neeessary to conduct the business of
sail Company" in coniormity witn an act 01 congress creaun;
raid company January 26th 1639.
AC ALLEN comm'rs
T M LEAGUE J Houston.
Nov. 33 wi aaoo
T Administrator's notice
be undersigned having been appointedjby the hon. the Pro-
bate court in and for the county of Harrisburg administrator
on the estate of Edmond R Anderson deceased notifies all per-
sons having claims against the said estate to present them prop-
erly authenticated for payment; and those indebted to the same
are requested to make immediate payment to
B F TANKERSLEY
My agent and attorney
de9 dI98-tf DAVID R COLE Administrator
S rebut' Sale By virtue of sundry executions to me direct-
ed by Inchon the district court in and for the county of
Harrisburg I have levied upon and will expose at public sale
on the 7th day of January next 1840 it being the first Tuesday
of said month all the right title interest and claim of Robert
Wilson and Stephen Richardson in and to one-quarter of a
league of land being the upper quarter of the Hamilton tract
at Harrisburg; seized and taken in execution as the property of
Robert Wilson and Stephen Richardson to satisfy sundry exe-
cutions viz: one in favor of James Knight one in favor ot Thos
Davis and one in favor of John Birdsall agent oi the heirs ol
Walter C White deceased and will be sold by me within the
hours prescribed by law terms cash with appraisement
dec 6 J W MOORE SheriS
SBEiirr'a Sile By virtue of sundry executions to me direct-
ed by the hon. the district court in and for the county of Har-
risburg I have levied upon and will expose at public sale on
the 7th day of January 1840 it being the first Tuesday of said
mouth all the right title interest and claim of William N Bro-
naugh in and to lot no. 1 in block no. 19 with the buildings Ac
being and situated in the city of Houston as marked on the ori-
ginal plat made by G&T H Borden; seized and taKen in exe-
cution as the property of Wm N Brooaugli to satisfy sundry ex-
cuttons vie two in favor of William Jones one in favor of
Wm J Kyle one in liver of John Alexander ewlandsand the
other in favor of W W Garnett for the benefit of the officers of
court and willbesoldby me within the hours prescribed by
law terms cash with appraisement.
dec6 J W MOORE Sheriff
Sheriff's Saie By virtue of an execution to me directed by
the hon. the district court in and for the county of Harris-
burg I have levid upon and will expose at public sale on the
7th day of January next 1810 it being the first Tuesday in said
month all the right title interest and claim of Henry Leven-
hagen in and to lot no. 3 in block no. 24 situated onAustin-st.
in the city of Houston with a comfortable dwelling house erect-
ed thereon seized and taken in execution as the property of the
said Levenhagen to satisfy an execution in favor of David G
Burnet'and will be sold by me within the hours prescribed by
law-terms cash with appraisement
dec 6 JNO W MOORE Sheriff
s
HEurr's Sile By virtue of an execution to me directed by
the hon. the district court in and for the county of Harris
burg I have levied upon and will expose lo pontic sate on me
first Tuesday in November next at the court-house door in the
city of Houston all the right title interest and claim of Henry
R Crawford John Jordan and Zach N Morrell in and to lots
Nos 9 10 and 11 in block No 7 with the. improvements etc
as well as the south-east half of lot no. 12 in block no. 13 with
a comfortable dwelling house and kitchen thereon erected; all
of which property is situated within the city of Houston levied
upon as the property of the said Crawford Jordan and Morrell
to satisfy a judgment in favor of Matthew Barnett and will be
sold by me within the hours prescribed by law for cash with
appraisement
oet 1 J W MOORE Sheriff
N B The above sale is continued to Tuesday the 7th day
of January 1840 when it will take place agreeably to law on
twelve meaths credit with approved security without ap-
'pralseakent. de JWMOORESuenff
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg.
bodite Court Dec 20 1839 Notice Is hereby given to all
whom it may concern.'that Ferdinand Gerlac h has this day filed
his petition nnderoatb praying for the appointment of curator
to 'the vacant succession of J. Antonio Padilla deceased; and
that if any opposition to his appointment be intended the
sime must be made within ten days at the end of which time
the petition will be acted upon. -Brordcrof
B P BUCKNER. Judge of Probate
J A Soctbhatd deputy clerk. dlO-219
P Republic of Texas County of Harnsburr.
bobatz Court December 23 1839. Notice is hereby given
to alt whom it may concern that Frederick W Smith has appli-
ed to the Probate Court for the County aforesaid praying for
the appointment ol Curator to the vacant succession of Thomas
Nnnn deceased and thatifany oppositionjlo his appointment
be intended the same must be made within' ten days at the end
of which time the petition of applicant will be acted upon.
By order of the Hon. Benjamin P. Buckser Judge of the Pro-
bate Court.
dlO-219 J. A. SOTJTHMAYD Pep. Clerk.
Pf Republic of Ifeou County ot Harrisburg.
ROBATE Court Dec. 231839 Notice is hereby giv-
en to all whom it may concern that James M JDIay has this
day filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment
of curator to the vacant succession of Watkins Clay de-
ceased and that if any opposition to said appointment' be in-
tended the same must be made within ten days at the end of
which time the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER. Judge of Probate
J A Soctruatd deputy clerk dlO-219
T Uenublic of Texas Countv ot Harrisbunr
JT robite Court-Deeper 30 1839 Notice is hereby given to
whom it may concern that George Williams has applied to the
the Probate Court praying for the appointment of curator
to the vac mt succession of Edw'd E Williams dee'd; and that if
any opposition to his appointment be intended the same must be
made within ten days from the publication hereofat which time
the petition will be acted upon.
By order of BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate.
J A SocrnMAVP depty clerk dlO-234
Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg
bobate Court Dec 30 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that John W .Fogg has this day ap-
Ehed for the appointment of curator to the vacant succession of
tennis Hopkins deceased; and that if any opposition to his ap-
pointment be intended the same must be made within ten days
at the end of which time the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A Socthmatp deputy clerk dl0-224
P Republic of Texas County ot Harnsbuig.
bobite Court December 28 1839. Notice is hereby given
that Gabriel Jayne has this diy applied to the probate court for
the county aforesaid for the appointment of curator to the suc-
cession ol Geo. if- Saml. Leffee dee'd; and if any objection to his
appointment be intended the same must be made within ten days
at which time the petition of applicant will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A Soutumjtd deputy clerk dlO-224
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg
bobate Court Dec. 23 1839 Notice is hereby given that
John Jones has this day applied for the appointment of cu-
rator to the vacant succession of Abraham Gozncy dee'ed; and
that if any 'opposition to his appointment be intended the same
must be made within ten days at the end of which time the pe-
tition will be acted upon.
By order of the Hon B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
j a oouthsutd aepuiy cieric aiu:S
I'..!
Tj Republic of Texas conntv of Harrisbui?
JL koeate Court Dee. 31 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that Ferdinand Gerlach has this day
petitioned under oath for the appointment of curator tothe va-
cant succession of Geo. DeStockueth dee'd: and that if any
opposition to his appointment be intended the same must be
made within ten days at the end of which time the petition of
applicant will be acted upon.
By oidcr of BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A SornrsuvD deputy clerk dl0-225
P Republic of Texas: County of Harrisburg
bobite Court December 31 1839. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that ajesse F Randcl has this day
filed his petition uuder oath praying for the appointment of
curator to tne vacant succession oi jonn I Kanael deceased;
andthat if any opposition to his appointment be intended the
same must be made to this court within ten days at which time
the petition will be acted upon. .
By order of B P BUCKnER Judge of Probate.
J A Socthmayd depty clerk dlO-235
P Republic of Texas County ol Harrisburg.
robatf. Court Dec. Term 1839 Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that Ezekiel Nugent has this day
applied for the appointment of curator to the succession of Ro-
bert F Nugent deceased; and that if any objections to his ap-
pointment be intended the same must be made within ten dap
at the end of which time the petition of applicant will be acted
upon.
By order of Court.
dlO-225 J A Squthmatd deputy clerk
P Republic ot Texas County of Harrisburg
bobite Court Dec. 31st 1839 Notice is hereby given to
all whom it may concern that A. S. Thrnston has this day
filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment of cu-
rator to the vacant succession of UenryW Fontaine dee'd;
andthat if any opposition to his appointment be intended the
same must be made within ten daysat the end of which time the
petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probata
J A Socthmatq depty clerk dIO 225
Republic of Texas County oi Harrisburg
bobite Court Dec Term 1839. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that WmB Harrison has this dav
filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment of cu-
rator to the vacant succession of Jno B Simpson dee'd and that
if any opposition tothe appointment be intended the same must
be made within ten days at the end of whieh time the petition
of applicant will be acted noon.
By order of BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate'
J A Socthhatp deputy clerk dtO-225
For Sale freight or charter.
The snperior fast sailing brig Kahmalanla is offered as
above on the most favorable terms. This vessel is fonr
years old copper fastened; and has an elegant and spacious cab-
in; she is now lying in Galveston bay.
de 7 dl97-tf ADAMS HARRIS
20
BULS. superior brandy; 20 bbls superior gin. 20 bbls
superior rum: 2000 oars: 40.000 shinzles: 40.000 feet
white pincplank. on board the schr Curlew-from Boston now
lying at Galveston and will be sold on the most favorable terms
delivered hereor at Galveston.
de7 dl97-tf ADAMS A HARRIS.
HD n Chore Hams
as several building lots pleasantly situated in different parts
of the city which he will sell on good terms. Apply at
de 7 i!197tf ADAMS 4 HARRIS
A For' Bale or Rent. ' : .103 crj o 'oa .
convenient dwelling house situated on Preston-streeUieac
the bayou. ' "-" ' ' I
Also The house and lot with the stable attached situated 07;
Prairie street near Main street a desirable situation 'tor a
family. .u i.
AUo the lot adjoining the above and fronting on; Prairie and
RIain-st. ' " - .
Also the comer lot fronting on Congress and Ssi Jacinto-
streets adjoining Madam NewlandV
The above will be sold or leased an reasonable terms. For '
particulars enquire of - .
del2d201tf D.SARGENT?
FOR SALE OR RENT Averycommodionsandconven."'
ieut two story house out houses and extensive stabUaKalL)
in the town of Richmond desirably situated and well calculated
for a Hotel: also will be offered for saleaquantity of household
furniture &c: also a good supply oi hay and com the whole at -
fiurat sale and on accommodating terms. Tor other" particul-
ars apply to G. EVERETTET "" H V 1
oc 15 d4 KStf . Auctioneer fc General Agent.
I R DOZ. Morocco Leather all ol which will be sold low
J. Jfor cash. C. KESLER A CO.
"t23 dl68-tf
A' HEDENBERG & VEDDER
UCTIONEERS General Agents Forwarding and Conrmie-
siou Merchants Main street Houston Texa&
REFERENCES
J&lr"'T3SPn- M'Cullough & Allen; Van Winkle Brother:
MEnncy cl Williams.
New Orleans H Leverich cVCo Lnnuden. Kendall ft Co. Kjaa 1
AReid Pierce Shannon & Brothers " Mavapi
Keu York J X Muter & Co.
Mobile Peitch Van Antwerp & Co.
"P' 24 d!43- if
T' Dissolution. . ' ' "
HE Copartnership heretofore existing between MARTIN
-&EDMONDSON was on this the 20th October by mutual
consent dissolved.
All persons having claims against said firm wjll present tieir
counts to John Edmondson for payment and all persons ow-
ing said firm will rnakeiinmediate payment to Edmondson 1
GEO. M. MARTIN. .
JOHN EDMONDSON.'
TSotice.
HE Turning and Bedsteid-Makm; business will be con-'
tinned by me at the old stand.
oct23-dl68-lf JOgNEDJHONDSON. -
PRIVATE BOARD. '
RS. MOTT can accommodate a lew boarders (only) at
lier house on Milam Street next door to the house lately occu-
pied by the Pot-master General and immediately in the rear
of Kesler's Arcade. Oct 15 d6 167lf
MR. J. L. NICKELSON '
T the Telegraph publishing Office is fully authorized to act a
.Agent fur the "Richmond Telescope" and to receipt for monies in.
uiynsme S. S. CALLENDER Publisher
Richmond. ScprlS dl45-tf
Hall it SfKerer '
AVE just received and offer for sale at No 6 Long-row
tvcciuy uuiu? cunning xiais 00013 ana snoes
Saddlery and harness Queensware
Jjrdware Bacon Pork
Whiskey Flour
nov 14 dl77-tf
A To Rent
commodious Store; it being one of the best business stands
in the city. Also a very desirable dwelling house situatednear
the arsenal; possession of each given immediately; enquire of
sept 27 d!45-tf H SANDERSON
T Boarding
HE subscriber has opened a Boarding-Bouse in Congress-
street two doors below the Mayor's office where he can accom-
modate gentlemen or families at $10 each person (without
lodging) and S12 with lodgtng per week.
CHARLES MELIN
H
ALSO For Rent three Store rooms in the basement story
of said house on liberal terms: C. M.
nov 7 dl72-tf
A Found
Poelet-Bool containing a sum of money aad some few pa-
pers which the owner may have by paying for this advertise-
ment and calling at the Post-office.
nov 11 dl75-tf
A For Sale
Valuable BOUSE and LOT situated on Franklin-street
near the Telegraph printing-office; with the household Furni-
ture kitchen utensils etc. Also a book-bindery with a good
stock of materials presses Ac; all of which will besoldlow
for cash. For particulars apply at the Telegraph'office or
to HE SACKMANN
nov 18 dlSO tf on the premises
P Republic of Texas: County of Harrisburg
bobate Court November Term 1839. Succession of Chas
Miller deceased.
By virtue of an order from the Probate court entered ia the
matter of this succession I will offer for sale on the premises
on the first Tuesday in J annary 1 840 within the hours prescri-
bed by law all the right title and interest of the succession of
Charles Miller deceased in and to the half of lot No 3 in block
No 2 m the city of .Houston together with the house known as
the Milam Hotel and all other improvements thereon. Also
all such other property of said succession as remains unadnria-
istered. Terms of sale Eight hundred and fifteen dollars in the mili-
tary scrip and promissory notes of this KepnWic;' the balance
cash subject to the appraisement. .
dec 2 d!92-tds ' BrBPCgNbA
JpOUUU Sabine Stock. Also one league and labor ot
Land situated on While Oak creek east side of the Trinity
river to be had low for cash. Inquire of '
dec 4 dl94-ti C BeGELO W' JUaii at. Houiton
HATr By. F. Byrne . -
AS been appointed my legal agent in Houston for the col-
lection of all claims duerme; persons who are indebted te me
will please come forward and settle the same by the first of Jan-
uary 1840 or suits will be' commenced immediately without
lespccttobersons. '
Hy. F Byrne can be found at the drug-store of Clarke & Co
-ir nt C Bige low's Mainst.
del7d205tf R WATSON.
r Tailoring.
he subscribers keep constantly on hand a general assortment
.r cloths and cassimercs and vestings of every description
hich they are prepared to make to order at the shortest notice
nd at moderate prices. ' 3 "
Also a small assortment of ready made coats stocks of asu-
erior quality silk handkerchiefs surrenders .c which will
. e sold low. " WHITE POOL
de27dl2-224 Main street opposite Long-row
O-Orders from the country strictly attended to. "
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The Morning Star (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 221, Ed. 1, Monday, January 6, 1840, newspaper, January 6, 1840; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth79994/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.