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VOLUME I.
HOUSTON THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 9 1840.
NUMBER 224-
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THE MORNING STAR
PaMlsh Dlljr at th OsBM at tka Telegraph
BY J. W. CRUGER.
Terms. The Horning Star is published Daily Sundays ex-
ecpte d it $12 per annum payable semi-annually in adrance
Advertisiko. Two Dollars per square for the first insertion
One Dollar per square for the second and Fifty 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 abore rates will be made.
Steam Boat Cards Announcements etc etc will be charged
for at the same rale as advertisements.
CrAU Letters and Communications intended for the Mom-"
ins Star must be addressed post paid to the Editor.
THE Laws and Decrees of the state of COAHUL
LA AND TEXAS complete in Spanish and English
just published and for sale at this office.
TReal old Irish Whiskey and Jamaica Rum
OGETHER with a general assortment of Liquora on retail by
noT27d6-193 LEAGUE ANDREWS ACQ
ALL 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 lstof January 1810 or they will
be placed in an officer's hands for collection.
nov ij au j n bttuuDft
GW. ADAMS notary public office on Court-house square
in the room recently occupied by John A. Ncwlands Esq.
111 I u(i4
To Rent. .
j-H The large toom 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 an which render it desirable.
ALSO
The house at present occupied by 'Robert Walker Esq as a"
magistrate's office; nearly opposite the Arcade. .
A comfortable residence lor a small ftmily situated directly
opposite the residenceof the Hon. Alcee La Branehe Ameri-
can charge d'affairs.
The above premises will be let on accommodating terms by
application to liENBY KESLER
nov 30 dl9J-tf
T Notice.
HE Stockholders of the Houston aai Brazos Bail Read
company are requested to meet in this city at the office of the
Houston Town company on the 20th of December for the pur-
pose of electing "seven Directors a Treasurer and such other
officers as they may think necessary to conduct the business of
said Company" in conformity with an act of congress creating
said company January 26th 1839.
& aiiijimi r comm rs
Knmtrm.
Wot. 20 wl d209
TM LEAGUE; -
T Administrator's notice
be undersigned having been appoinied.oy 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 jayment; and those indebted to the same
are requested to make immediate payment to
B F TANKERSLEY.
My agent and attorney
dc9 d!96-tf DAVID R COLE Administrator
J ROBERT WALKER. SOL. CHILD
TJSTICES of the Peace for Harrisburg county Office on
Frankiin street over the store occupied by FP Mossy and
nearly opposite the market.
N B The dockets of John Shea James MM'Gee.WmG
Evans and J A Newlands Esqrs can be found at their office;
and persons having unfinished business tin the above mentioned
dockets will find one of us always ready to aid them tn their
settlement. jan 4 d220tf
A Trust Hale .
geeeiilt to the conditions of a certain deed of trust exe-
cuted by A. Jackson Davis to Lewis B Harris and Andre
Briscoe to secure the payment of a promissory note given to D
W Clinton Harris of this county together with interest costs
and damages on the same which deed is of record in Harris-
burg county record of deeds E page 378; I will cause to be sold
on Thursday January the 9th at the store of Adams A Har-
ris in the city of Houston between the hours of 10 o'clock A
14 and 3 o'clock P H for the promissory notes of the Repub-
lic all the right title and claim of A Jackson Davis in and to
Lot number lour(4) in block number ten (10) as marked and
numbered onthe orrgnal plot of the dry of Houston made by
MessrsQ AT H Borden; together with all the buildings or im-
Srovements to the same belonging consisting of a dwelling-
ouse kitchen Ac .A BRISCOE
i b ru-set une oiue trustees.
ff Administrator's Notice
JL be undersigned having been appointed curator of the va-
cant succession of James Wilcox deceased all persons having
demands against said succession are hereby notified to present
them duly authenticated according to law; and those indebted
to the same will make immediate payment to
j 4 d4223 EDWARD WRAY
Curator of James Wilcox deceased
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg
noun court Dec. term 1839-Notiee is hereby given to all
whom it may concern.that.Qeo R Carodine has this day applied
for the appointment of curator to the vacant succession of Geo.
W Hanehett dee'd; and that if any opposition to bis appoint-
ment be intended the same must be made within ten days at
wmen ume uu peuuon oi applicant win oe acted upon.
By order of .. B F BUCKNER Judge Probate
J A SonTMCATa deputy clerk . dUV233
T Sttutlse of TkxMS. Cnnnnr nl Harriatar
X bouts Court- Ded Term 1839. Notice is hereby given
to whom it may concern -that T K" Brown has thisday applied
to the Probate Court tor the appointment 'of curator to the
vacant succession .of William 'Haaey.i deceased and that
if any opposition be intended the' same moat ike mad within
en days at which time the petition will be acted upon. '
Bv order of . fc B-PBUCKNE" JnAeVTtfPmh.t.
J A SopTWMtTP deputy clerk dl0337
P route Couar January 7 1840. Notice is hereby given to
all whom it but concern that John Smith ha tfc4 3 in-i
his petition under oath praying for the appoimtaeit ofenrator
to the recant sneccsalon of Christian 8mith deceased; and that
ut vyMiwn m mi ppoiuuanu oe wienoea IBe BUM
mast be made within ten dais at the end of which time the pe-
tition of applicant will beaded upon; r
By order ef the' Hon. -Benjamin P. Bnekner Judge of the
Probate Cotut. - ' " J. A. 800THM AYD s
JamMiaaB L . . . M DeftClerk. '
P Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg.
route Court Dec 20 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that Ferdinand Gerlacb. has this day filed
his petition underoatb praying for the appointment of curator
to the vacant succession of J. Antonio Padilla deceased; and
that it any opposition to his appointment 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 BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A SooTBMiTD deputy clerk. dlO-218
5 Republic of Ttzas County of Harnsburrl
X hobiti Court December 23 1839. Notice is hereby given
to ali whom it may concern that Frederick W Smith has appli-
ed to the Probate Court for the County aforesaid praying for
the appointment ot Curator to the vacant succession of Thomas
Nnnn deceased and that if any opposition 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. Buckner Judge of the Pro-
bate Court.
dlO 219 J. A. SOUTHHAYU Dep. Clerk.
P Republic of Texas .County of Harrisburg.
ROB ATE Court Dec 23 1839 Notice is hereby giv-
en to all whom it may concern that James M Clay 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.
Bv order of B P BUCKNER. Judge of Probate
J A Southimtd deputy clerk dlO-219
T Revublic of Texas CountT ot Harrisbure I
X bobite Court Dec'ber 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 int succession ofEdw'd E.WilUams dee'd; and that if
any opposition to his appointment be intended the same must be
made within ten days from the publication hereof at which time
the petition will be acted upon.
By order of B P BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A Socthmatd depty clerk dlO-224
' Republic of Texas County of Harrisburg
noun Court Dec 30 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that John W Fogg has this day ap-
Elied 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.
Br order of B P BUCKNER. Judze of Probate
J A Southiutd deputy clerk . dlO-224
P Republic of Texas County of HarnsbuigT!
route Court December 28 1839. Notice is hereby given
that Gabriel Jayne has this day applied to the probata court for
the county aforesaid for the appointment of curator to the suc-
cession of Geo. if- Saml. Leffee dee'd; and if any objection to his
npnointment be intended the same must be made within ten days
at which time the petition of applicant will be acted upon.
By order of BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A Socthuitd deputy clerk . . dlO-224
P Republic of ..Texas County of Harrisburg -
bouts Court Dec. 28 1339 Notice rs hereby given "that
John Jones has this day applied fur the appointment of cu-
rator to the vacant succession of Abraham Oozney dee'ed; and
that if any opposition to his appointment be intended the same
most 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 southiutd aepuiy cierK ai'U
P Republic ofl'exas county of Harrisbuig
rosatr Conn Dec. 31 1839 Notice is hereby given to all
whom it may concern that Ferdinand Gerlach has thisday
petitioned under oath for the appointment ofenrator to the va-
cant succession of Geo. De Stockfleth dee'd: and that if any
opposition to bis appointment be inhnded the same must be
made within ten dnys at the end of which time the petition of
applicant will be acted upon.
By order of BP BUCKNER Judge or Probate
J A Southiutd deputy clerk dlO-225
Republic of Texas-. County of Uarrisbure '.
X route Court December 31 1839. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that .Jesse F Randel has this day
filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment of
curator to the vacant succession of John T Randel deceased;
and that if any opposition to bis appointment be intended the
same mustbe made to this court within ten days at which time
the petition will be acted upon.
By oid'r of BP BUCKsER Judge of Probate.
J A Southiutd depty clerk dlO 235
Republic ot 'lexas Countv of Harrisbure.
X route Court Dec. Term 1839 Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that Exekiel Nugent has this day
apnlied far 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 days
at the end of which time the petition of applicant will beaded
upon.
By order of Court
dt0-22j J A Socthmitd deputy clerk
Ti Republic of Texas Countv of Harrisbure
X route Court Dec 31st 1839 Notice is hereby given to
all whom it may concern that A. 8. Thrustan has this day
filed his petition under oath praying for the appointment ofen-
rator to the vacant succession of Henry W Fontaine dee'd;
and that 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 aded upon.
By order ef BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A SonTHMtTP depty clerk dlO 225
P Republic of Vtxas County of Harrisburg
route Court Dec Term 1839. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern that Wm B Harrison has this day
filed his petition underxalb praying for the appointment ofen-
rator to the vacant succession of Jno B Simpson dee'd and that
if any opposition to the 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 BP BUCKNER Judge of Probate
J A SounMATO deputy clerk d 10-225
For Sale freight or charter.
The superior fast sailing prig Xalnahania is offered as
above on the most favorable terms. This vessel is fimr
years old copper fastened and has an elegant and spacious cab-
in; .she is now lying in Galveston baV.
00 T Qia- . aMJnnaa q- MAmua
OA BrJLS. superior brandy; 20 bbls superior gin. 20 bcis
4i3 superior rum; SOW oarsj 40090 shingles; 40000 feet
while pine plank on board the sehr Curlew from Boston now
lying at Galveston and will be sold en the most favorable term
delivered here oral Galveston.
de7 dl97-tf ADAMB A HARRIS.
H
of the
. de
D- Clinton Hams
a several building lets pleasantly situated in different parts
leclly which he wm sell en geodlermat Apply ac- '
i7 dim ADAMS HARRIS
A For Sale or Rent.
convenient dwelling house situated on Preslon-streeLnear
the bayou.
Abo The house and Ict with the stable attached situated on
Prairie street near Main street a desirable situation lor a
family.
Also the lot adjoining the above and fronting on Prairie and
Main-si. i
Also the corner lot fronting on Congress and San Jacinto-
streets adjoining Madam Newlands'
-The above will be sold or leased en reasonable terms. For
particulars enquire of
de 12 d20ltf D SARGENT
FOR SALE OR RENT A very commodious and con ven-
ient two story house out houses and extensive stabling all
In the town of Richmond desirably situated and well calculated
for a Hotel: also will be offered for saleaquantity of household
furniture Ac: also a good supply of hay and corn the whole at
firivatesale and on accommodating terms; For other partlcu-
ars apply to G. EVERETTE.
c 15 d4 165tf Auctioneer fr Oeneral Agent.
1 p. DOZ. Morocco Leather all of which will be sold low
A Jtot cash.- C. sngtTJTB & CO.
o"23- . dl68-tf
HEDENBERQ at VKDDER.
UCTIONEERS General Agents Forwarding and Commis-
sion Merchants Main street Houston Texas.
.j REFERENCES
GalvutonMeun. M'CuUongh it Allen; Tan Winkle Brothers:
M'Kinney dc Williams.
NeaOrltano J HLrerichAGjLtmijdengendallACo Epp '
A Reid Pierce Shannon A Brothers.
New Yort-JMMUlerACo.
Mobile Peitch Van Antwerp A Co.
sept 24 d!43- If
Dissolution.
HE Copartnership heretofore existing between MARTIN
A EDMONDSON was on this the 20th October by mutual
consent dissolved.
AH persons having claims against said firm will presrnttheir
accounts to John Edmondson for payment and all persons ow-
ing said firm will make immediate payment to Edmondson.
GEO. H.MARTIN.
JOHN EDMONDSON.
T Notice.
HE Turning and Bedstead-Making business will be con-
tinued by me at the old stand.
oct23-d!68-tf JOHN EDArONDSON.
M PRIVATE BOARD.
RS. MOTT can accommodate a tew boarders (only) at
her house on Milam Street nexr door to the house lately occu-
pied by the Post-master General and immediately in lie rear
of Hester's Arcade. od 15 d6 I67lf
AMR. J. L. NICKELSON
Tut Telegraph publishing Office is fully authorized to act as
Agent for the "Richmond Telescope'' and to receipt for monies in
my nsme
Kichmond.'Sepr 18
S. S. CALLENDER. Publisher
dl45-tf
XT Hall A ATKtvcr
EX AVE just received and offer for sale at No 6 Long-row
Ready made clothing Hats boots and shoes
Saddlery and harness Queens ware
Hardware Bacon Pork
Whiskey Flour
nov 14 d!77-tf
A To Rent
commodious Store; it being one of the best business stands
in the city. Also a very desirable dwelling house situated near
the arsenal; possession of each given immediately; enquire of
sept 27 dl45-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 810 each person (without
lodging) and S12 with lodging per week.
CHARLES MELIN
ALSO For Rent three Store rooms in the basement story
ol said house on liberal terms. C. M.
nov 7 dl72.tf
A Found
Podct-Book containing a sum of money and some few pa-
pers which the owner may have by paying for this advertise-
ment and calling at the Post-office.
nov 11 d!75-tf
A For Sale
Valuable HOUSE and LOT situated on Franklin-street
near the Telegraph printing-office; with the household Furni-
ture kitchen utensils Ac Also a book-bindery with a good
ktock of materials presses Ac; all of which will be sold low
for cash. For particulars apply at the Telegraph 'office or
to HE SACKMANN
nov 18 dl80-tf on the premises
P Republic of Texas: County of Harrisburg
route Con rt November Term 1839. Succession of Chas
Miller deceased.
By virtue of an order from the Probate court entered in the
matter of this succession I will offer for sale on the premises
on the first Tuesday in January 1840 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 2 in block
No 2 in the cily 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 unadmin-
istered. : Terms of sale Eight hundred and fifteen dollars in the mili-
tary scrip and promissory notes of this Republic; the balance
cash subject to the appraisement.
aec a uiva-tus B f UUUfmbi
F-or Sale
Sabine Stock. Also one learae and labor t
I Land situated on White Oak creek east side of the Trinity
dec 4 d!94-tf C BtGELOW. Afain at. Houston
' Mr fly. jF. Byme. "
AS been appointed my legal agent in Houston for the eel-
lection of all claims due me; persons who are indebted to me
will plea.te'come forward and settle the same bvthe first of Jan.
uary 1840 or suits will be commenced immediately without
respect to persons.
.fly.F Bynie can be found at the drug-store-of Clarke A Co
orat'CBigelow's Malnst. . ' ..
del7d205tf i R WATSOW
T " ''"TMbriajr." " "
si subscribes keep constantly on hands genera assortment
efcloths and caaaimeres ana veerings of every ' description
which they are prepared to make to eratr at thasaorteet notice
and atmoderate prices.
Also a small assortment of ready made coats stocks of a ro-
Srior quality silk handkerchiefs suspenders &c "which will. ..
sold low. j i.. WHJTE A POOL - "
' deflTdUHM JUU street oppwto Leag-rew
iOrimflrowUweejriiysttfcUyaMSBifcato.
$5000
bwk".
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The Morning Star (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 224, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 9, 1840, newspaper, January 9, 1840; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth79998/m1/1/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.