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The spelling of names is as published, including obvious typos, therefore anyone searching for a particular name should be aware that variations in spelling abound. The State Guard, published at Wetumpka, Alabama, and edited by John Hardy. Vol. 1, #40, October 5, 1847 Local Advertisers: N. Smith Graham, attorney and counselor at law and solicitor in chancery. G. LaF. Mason, attorney at law (local references: Messrs. Ready & Houghton, M. S. Cassetty, Wm. Y. Lundie). R. C. Shorter, Jr., attorney & counselor at law (references include R. C. Shorter, Sr., of Eufaula, and Wm. H. McKleroy, Wetumpka). John A. Graham, Rockford, attorney at law and solicitor in chancery. Henry W. Cox, Rockford, attorney at law. Dr. N. S. Jones (office over the store of Messrs. W. W. Waller & Co., East Wetumpka.). Dr. T. W. Mason (office in East Wetumpka, residence in West Wetumpka). Dr. J. Monroe Shelton (located at the Loftin place two miles south of Wetumpka). Dr. L. A. Phillips (located on the Socapatoy Road eight miles north of Wetumpka. Local references: Wm. B. Cooper; Wm. C. Penick, M.D.; Jas. Townsend, M.D.; Wm. E. Boisseau, M.D.; N. S. Jones, M.D.; J. C. Harris, M.D.). T. Stamp will repair saddles, harness, boots and shoes, and will make new harness and bridles. (Located on Mountain Row, the house formerly occupied at the Whig office, in East Wetumpka.) S. C. Bell, house, sign, and ornamental painter. Alabama Rice. We were shown a sample of rice at the store of A. J. Terrell & Co. of this place the other day raised on the plantation of Col. Abel Haggerty which is situated on the Tallapoosa River four miles from Wetumpka which was as pretty white rice as we have ever seen from any South Carolina plantation. … New Road. We were more than gratified at the degree of anxiety expressed among the citizens in the lower end of Talladega and the upper part of Coosa County on an excursion to that section a few days ago in relation to the all-important project of having good and accessible roads. Already have the energetic citizens of that neighborhood cut a new road from the rural little place, Syllacogga, over a beautiful and much more level ground than the old road intersecting the old road a few hundred yards north of Benjamin F. Cleveland’s. This road shuns all the rough hills between Cleveland’s and Syllacogga which have given to wagoners so much trouble in coming to town on that route. Now there is one continued good road from Hatchee Creek into the interior of Talladega and Benton Counties. From that Creek south some three or four miles the stony hills over which the road passes will, if something is not done before the wagonning season commences, become almost impassable; but with a fair quantity of labor as good a road could be made there as on any other part of the route. We do not know of any way for the serious deficiency to be remedied as the overseers on that part of the road from Rockford to the Creek have worked their 10 days out this year which relieves them from the penalty of the law for not keeping roads in order, unless the enterprising citizens in the neighborhood pour out a portion of their public enterprise. The turnpike with this exception from Hatchee Creek to Rockford is a fair road but he does not give that facility to the Planters for bringing their produce to market that they should have and never well unless a McAdamized road is established -- the establishment of which we entertain the greatest hopes that the day will not be far distant when we may see the out country wagons coming in on a road of this kind groaning under the burthen of the produce of the country. We would be more than pleased to see a demonstration made by the citizens and that neighborhood and should they want aid we think we could speak for Wetumpka, that she would do her duty. A letter from the Corresponding Committee elected at a Council meeting in Wetumpka calls upon the citizens of Talladega County to aid in establishing a McAdamized road. Signed by: S. P. Storrs, W. A. Crocheron, N. S. Graham, S. W. House, A. N. Lightfoot, W. E. Boisseau, John Hardy, R. C. Shorter, Jr. A man by the name of Drewry Biddle an overseer of Thompson M. Jackson’s in Dallas County, was arrested a few days since on the charge of murder, committed in Southampton County, Virginia, upon James Turner. He was recognized in Cahawba, on the day of the election, by a nephew of the deceased and another man from Virginia, who were looking out for him. He will be sent to Virginia for trial. [There is a lengthy article in this issue giving the details of the murder of James W. Cooper the 11th child of James W. and Elizabeth Cooper of Tallapoosa County. He was born 11 July 1835 and died 29 August 1847. See subsequent articles.] Married. On Tuesday morning last in Syllacogga, by the Rev. Mr. McIntyre, Mr. John Harshaw, to Ms. Elizabeth Burt, all of Talladega County. On Tuesday morning 28th ult., in Syllacogga by the Rev. Mr. McIntyre, Mr. James H. Stewart, to Ms. Mary Burt, all of Talladega County. We are authorized to announce the name of our old friend Bird H. Young, or the original “Capt. Simon Suggs”, of Tallapoosa County, as a candidate for doorkeeper of the Senate, at the next sitting of the Alabama Legislature. Advertisement for fine jewelry by William Langerman. Administrators notice. Coosa County. Letters of administration granted James H. Weaver, Sheriff and administrator in virtue of his office, on the estate of Benjamin Stanton Jr., deceased. Notice. We the undersigned, wishing to be uniform in our charges, adopt the following rule, viz: upon all cotton that changes hands in store, the storage recommences from date of sale. House and Lundie, Harrison and Keith, Hatchett and Smoot, Neil and Williams, James M. Bradford. State of Alabama. Autauga County. Regular orphans court Sept. 27th 1847. Daniel N. Smith administrator of the estate of John W. Withers, deceased, presents his accounts and vouchers for final settlement of said estate. A list of letters remaining in the post office at Dadeville and if not taken out by the 31st day of December next will be sent to the General P. O. as dead letters. Thomas Asher, Edward Argro, Elija Beackleg, John W. R. Bailey, John Bostick, Westly Beckley, John C. Burns, James Bentley, Jerry Berryhill, Miss Juda L. Berry, Lester Buckner, Mark Boulware, Wm. H. Collins, Hurst Coker, Wm. Cox, Lemuel Canady, Wm. Cargil, Rev. Cowart, clerk circuit court, Wriley Cobb, John Duren, Henry A. Daffee, John M. Derson, Wm. Dillard, Nathaniel Dillard, Col. Dillard, Charles Edwards, Jesse Freeman, Charles B. Forbes, Wm. Florence, Miss Julia Fleming, Seaborn Gray, Cary Garrett, Wiley Goodwin, James Griffin, J. J. Holley, Robert Hardwick, Allen Harden, Casper R. Hendrick, Henry Harrell, Capt. O. P. Hamilton, E. Heydenfield, Rachel Hamby, James Hubbard, Elijah Jordan, C. C. Jones, Buck Johnson, Isaac Jones, John Johnson, Zack T. Knoles, H. D. Knight, Wm. Lewis, Andrew J. Lee, John T. Leftwich, Solomon Land, W. H. Levitt, William C. Murdoch, Nancy Malone, Millon Mackswell, Jesse Miles, Rev. John M. Milner, Hon. Mr. McAllister, James B. Weeks, R. C. McIver, Thompson Milner, Larry Moor, Milner and Stevens, Jesse Moor, Zachariah O’Neill, George Pentecost, Hilliard J. Phillips, William Porter, J. C. Rawls, Susan Ray, Henry Robertson, John Robertson, Zachariah Roberts, Edward Runnalds, George Redding, Charles Stone, James Stanfield, Wiley M. Spears, Joel Stow, Sheriff Tallapoosa, Vincent Simmons, Isaac Smith, J. M. Simmons, Jacob Stilwell, Felix Stilwell, Felix Slandley, George Sanders, Albert Sinclar, Mrs. Mary Sparks, Richard M. Sipan, Yancy Thornton, Thomas P. Thompson, Jesse Vanyard, Jesse or William Vanyard, N. Vowel, James Walker, Joseph Winslett, Henry Wilkerson, Martha Williams, Mrs. Mary Whatley, Benjamin Walker, Alexander Wallace, Malicia Watts, Zack J. Wright. Sheriff’s Sale. Coosa County. Property of Coleman & Caldwell to satisfy a fi. fa. Property of Henry G. Woodward to satisfy a fi. fa. Executor’s Notice. Coosa County. Letters Testamentary on the estate of John Murchison deceased were granted to the undersigned. Notice to all with claims or debts. Roary Murchison, Ex’r. Orphans Court, Coosa County. William L. Yancey, administrator of the estate of Horatio N. Morris, deceased, applies for final settlement of the estate. In chancery at Wetumpka. John Gaddis vs. Wm. White. Subject to decree of court land to be sold by N. Smith Graham, Register and Master. Forrest Dexter, et uxor. vs. Edward Gilbert, et al. Lot 148 in West Wetumpka on West Bridge St. to be sold by N. Smith Graham, Register and Master. Notice. Whereas my wife having left my bed and board without my knowledge or consent, I hereby forewarn all persons from crediting her on my account, as I will not pay any of her contracts unless compelled by law, Henry P. David. Sept. 14, 1847. Local Advertisements. The Penitentiary Store, J. Morris, agent, has taken the large store room formerly occupied by Mr. Camp near the bridge where will be sold all types of goods and furniture made in the penitentiary. Heard & Due advertise dry goods, tobacco, snuff and many other items. Neal & Williams, Ware-House and Commission Merchants occupying the Ware-House formerly used for several years by Mr. S. W. House and more recently by House & Lundie. David C. Neal, Sr., and J. D. Williams. W. H. McKleroy & Co. advertise a wide selection of goods. Customers should call at their old stand, Brick Building, East Wetumpka, near the Bridge. American Hotel, Rockford, Coosa County. A. G. Hallmark. Blacksmithing. Kanady & Co. shop on Main Street in East Wetumpka. Long list of books for sale at T. P. Dale’s bookstore. W. B. Cooper advertises quinine and other medicinal items. Tallassee Hall (hotel), Tallassee, Tallapoosa Co., Wm. Myrick. [From the Hayneville Chronicle, an article lamenting the cotton crop of 1844 which was very large resulting in low prices and a disadvantage for any planters not close to shipping. The article warns that it is better for the crop to be smaller than is generally called for in order to maintain the price.] To Travelers, a House of Entertainment has been established 6.5 miles east of Wetumpka on the Georgia Road. Alfred Parker. Livery Stable, immediately below the Fire Proof Ware House. R. E. Hill. The books and accounts of the Wetumpka Argus have been left with the undersigned and all those in arrears are requested to make payment. John Hardy. The State Guard, Vol. II, #14 April 4, 1848 To our patrons. All notes and accounts due the “State Guard” for the last year, have been placed in the hands of Rev. W. G. Bulger, who is an authorized agent and we do hope our delinquent friends will not fail to liquidate their indebtedness, when called on. Drowned. The body of a Negro man, belonging to the estate of Spratlin, was found in the Coosa River, a few hundred yards below the landing, on Sunday morning last. It seems the boy had been run away for a week or two and on last Wednesday night an attempt was made to arrest him, the chase ending with the boy jumping in the river, after which nothing more was seen or heard of him until his body was found. Married. On Thursday evening 23rd ult., by the Rev. Mr. Collins, Mr. Jeremiah Johnson, to Miss Martha L. daughter of the late Isaac DuBose, all of Dallas County. In Newbern, on the 23rd ult., Mr. Samuel M. Houston, editor of the “Eutaw Whig”, to Miss Mary E. Hendon. In Wilcox County on the 5th ult., F. A. Delany, Esq., editor of the “Wilcox Banner”, to Miss Angeline L. Higginbotham. Died. In the city of New Orleans, on the 25th of March, after a lingering illness, Erastus P. Norris, eldest son of Patrick and C. Norris, of Autauga county, Alabama, in his 26th year. State of Alabama, in Chancery, Taylor Chamblis & Co. et. als. vs. Jacob Whetstone, Theodore W. Brevard, et. als. March 27, 1848. … And it appearing to the satisfaction of the register, by affidavit on file, the said Theodore W. Brevard is a nonresident of the state of Alabama, that his residence is unknown to the affiant, and that he is 21 years of age…. N. Smith Graham, Register and Master. State of Alabama, Autauga County. Special Orphans Court, January 21, 1848. This day Cain Pinkney Yarbrough by attorney and filed his petition, praying that Robert H. Gaston, executor and Francis Simmons, executrix of the last will and testament of Samuel S. Simmons, deceased, be required to make title to one undivided half of the East half of the northeast quarter of section 27 Township 19 and range 19 containing 80 acres lying and situate in the county of Coosa in said state, agreeable to a bond entered into in the lifetime of said Samuel S. Simmons to Michael W. Rogers, the purchase money having been all paid by Michael W. Rogers; that on the 7th October A. D. 1846, transferred said bond your petitioner … William N. Thompson Jr., clerk. January 21,1848. Notice. Being desirous to quit the tanning business, I will sell at public outcry on the premises, on the third Saturday in April, unless privately disposed of before the day, one lot of land I am now living on in East Wetumpka, containing 11 acres, more or less, on which there is a tan yard now in operation, with a shed attached, 80 feet long and 45 feet wide. Also, a good and comfortable dwelling house, kitchen and other necessary outhouses. There is also an excellent well of water on the premises. I will sell the premises with or without the stock on hand. Terms of sale, one-half cash, the other half well secured, to be paid in six months. James Merritt. East Wetumpka, March 7. Vol. II, #17 April 25, 1848 The fishing season has just commenced at Wetumpka. Buffalo, Cat, and all other kinds of fish that are found in the waters of the Alabama are caught in the greatest abundance. It is enough to make the mouth of an epicure water to witness the “fine fellows” taken out of the various traps, with which the shoals above the bridge are literally lined. A man by the name of John Ramsay, living in Choctaw county in this state, was found in his stable hanging by the neck, dead, on Thursday night the 5th inst. He walked out after supper, and did not return. The suspicion of the family was aroused, and set out in search for him; after a short time he was found. It was supposed that foul means had been used, and that other persons were the perpetrators. The Circuit Court for Coosa County, commenced at spring term on Monday 17th inst., Judge Goldwaite presiding. But few cases of importance were on the civil docket and but one on the criminal, that of James M. Denson, which had created considerable feeling in this vicinity in favor of Denson. After the witnesses had been examined, the case was submitted to the jury without any litigation on either side. The jury was but a few minutes in making their verdict of not guilty. In the case of Scott, who was charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses, a verdict of guilty was found, and the criminal sentenced to two years imprisonment in the penitentiary. The Spring term of the Circuit Court for Macon County, Judge Stone presiding, closed session on Friday last. The Negro man belonging to Mr. Benjamin Walker, was found guilty of the murder of Young Cooper, and is to be executed. We have not learned whether it will be in Tuskegee or Dadeville. A request was made that he should be executed at Dadeville. The woman charged as accessor, was found not guilty. There were some six white men to be tried on charges of murder, but continued their cases. We are pleased to learn that Mr. L. S. McCormick opens the New Georgia Academy on the 29th next month, as nothing contributes more to morals and refinement than the services of learned and moral gentlemen. We ask for him, of our friends, their attention to his progress in teaching. [Reprint of an article from the Atlanta (Ga.) Miscellany detailing the suicide of the wife of Thomas P. Saffold, Esq. of Madison while she was visiting her mother, Mrs. Thomas, in Athens. Appended to the article is a local note: Mrs. Saffold was a highly accomplished lady, and has relatives residing in the vicinity of Wetumpka.] James Erwin, grand-son of Henry Clay, shot himself in New Orleans on the 3rd inst. Suicide. A Negro woman, belonging to Alfred Parker, Esq., of Coosa County, residing seven miles east of this place, committed suicide on Friday night the 14th inst., by hanging. It seems that she had been in contemplation for several weeks previous, as there had been a rope missing from the premises for a length of time, with which she had hung herself. Miss Morissett. The body of this unfortunate young lady was picked up by the steamer Dan’l Pratt on her last upward trip. It was found near Tates Shoals floating in the stream. The body was delivered into the hands of some gentlemen who were in search of it in a pirogue, who carried it to the bereaved parents. The body, it is said, exhibited but little signs of decay. Coosa County, Alabama, April 24th 1848. Mr. Hardy: You will please note in your paper, in consequence of the necessity of being absent from the state during a portion of the present year, and in connection with the complicated revenue law, which has been recently established by the Legislature, making the duties upon Commissioners of Roads & Revenue much more arduous than I should have time to roperly discharge, that I am no longer a member of the Board of Commissioners of Coosa County. Yours Respectfully, David W. Bozeman. List of letters remaining in the post office at Wetumpka, Alabama, on the 1st April 1848. Ordaway Allen, J. D. Atkinson, John Bellamy, Gideon Braddy, Rev. Hartwell H. Brown, William Brastfield, Peter Bird, J. A. Barton, Capt. D. Bullard, Jesse Bradshaw, W. A. Burns, Giles S. Boggis, Daniel Cooper, M. H. Carroll, James Carroll, Mrs. Jane M. Cherry, a William J. Connell, Mr. S. Calhoun, William Culver, Rev. A. Crumpler, Joseph Commons, Mrs. Millie David, A. B. Denison, Dallas and Hubbard, James Eason, George W. Funderburk, John A. Finley, Mrs. Elizabeth Gunn, W. G. Graham, B. Green Green, Solomon Green, Allen Green, Mary Glen, Jordan Gay, J. G. Hackarthy, Amy Hall, S. J. Hendrick, R. Hatcher, William W. Harris, John Hearston, J. S. Hughes, Overton Hitchcock, Martha J. Hamick, Joel Harvel, J. Inabrett, Thomas J. Jennings, T. Jenks, Dr. Kimball, David Lee, Mary Lovejoy, Mrs. E. Lovejoy, Joseph Ledbetter, Martha Ledbetter, John McKenzie, Simon McLemore, Jacob Moores, James L. Moore, George Martin, James Mull, Miss Emily Norman, Jonathan Nicholas, John Narramore, William Owens, Robert N. Parplin, Jesse Pearson, John Patterson, A.G. Poug, James Phillips, William Russell, Peter B. Richardson, Jerome Rodgers, orphan of John Rosie, D. T. Ryan, Miss Mary Ross, Philip M. Steed, Titus Strong, John Shepherd, David Sargent, J. Smith, Mrs. Margret Smith, Mrs. Jane Smith, Samuel C. Smith, John M. Stark, Mary Sanders, S. Scarbrough, Alexander Stewart, William P. Sanford, E. Stevens, Mrs. E. Simmons, Col. Joseph Sandford, James K. Stevens, Jordan Teel, Williba Tillary, Mary R. Taylor, Wiley Thornton, Joseph Thomas, M.D. Viard, Mrs. Susan Venable, A. J. Vaught, James L. Welch, Alexander White, Joseph Wilson, Daniel Whitford, Nathaniel Wood, J. Wilson, David Williams Esq., Alexander Zakael. L. Bryan, P.M. List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Rockford, Ala., on the 1st of April, 1848. John Alums, Jacob Brickley, James C. Meyers, Jehu Barnes, Joseph Bowles, J. C. Bulger, Ben Bozeman, James M. Butler, H. T. Barram, Capt. D. Bullard, J. H. Bradford, M.B. Casey, E. Carrel, T. G. Crawford, Sandford Clark, Jacob Currey, Daniel V. Currey, Davis Campbell, James Cardin, T. C. Dunlap, Rev. R. R. Dickinson, Nathaniel Ford, Miss Juliet Graham, A. Graham, R. C. Goodgame, Rev. W. Green, Bolling Hall, Wm. S. Hughes, James Hardwick, John E. Hannon, A. G. Hallmark, Simpson Hughes, S. J. Hendrick, John Howard, Miss Lany Harper, Josiah Holmes, William Harman, clerk James Kelly, William Knight, A. H. Kindrick, Mary Lynch or Crawford Leonard, John McCall Sr., John W. Moore, J. J. McNeely, William Mitcham, William Martin, David McDonald, John M. Martin, Jackson Nolen, R. H. Odell, Caroline Patterson, Christ Powell, Honorable E. Pond, Mrs. Ann C. Porter, Moulder or Mike Rogsdale, S. M. Smith, John Steely, J. W. Suttle, William Stanley, M. C. Summerlin, John Varner, J. H. Weaver, William White, Charles Willis, C. D. Wood, William H. Wood, G. W. Warwick, G. W. Yarbrough. John A. Graham, P. M. Apr. 11, 1848. List of letters remaining in the post office at Dadeville, Alabama, on April 1st 1848. R. M. Avra, C. Y. Allen, James M. Baxter, Lester Buckner, James Bridges, James Baulin, John Bryant, Dr. Bradford, J. D. Brown, C. Campbell, Thomas Cobb, Wiley Crawford, John Caldwell, James Crawbry, W. Craft, J. F. Craft, Charles Dillard, Colonel W. Dillard, Dopson Doavita, William Evans, E. J. Ellis, J. W. Freeman, William Furgerson, James Griffin, John Gillam, P.J. Harris, James Hubbard, R. Hutchinson, E. Hydenfelt, Amos Hootan, J. M. Hancock, T. J. Hancock, Sheriff Johnson, Dickerson Jones, John A. Jordan, William Johnson, T. Knight, F. T. King, Mrs. R. King, Timothy Ledbetter, Thomas Leverit, Sol Land, Ruben Lanear, William Mc Cravens, J. P. Moore, John W. Moore, Barnett Moore, J. S. Monk, A. McClendon, Mrs. M. Maxwell, John T. McMurray, Sam L. McIner, J. S. Nail, Hiram Nickerson, B. O’Brien, Z. O’Neill, Nancy Orr, Sam Pain, William Pall, Susan Ray, J. M. Russell, Jonathan Reider, James Riggins, James Simmons, K. K. Smith, Miss Mary A. Stark, J. C. Stark, John Simmons, Mrs. M. F. Simanton, M. C. Summerlin, Sam Simons, Mrs. Mary Sparks, Henry Stricklin, John Tipit, Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Col. William Towns, Perry Tardy, John T. Vedby, Elliott Wright, Thomas B. Williams, Simeon Wilder, John Wilkins, E. A. Waller, S. Walker, John J. Wilkins, Miss Martha Williams. James T. Shackleford, P. M. Apr. 11. Died. In this city, on Saturday evening the 22nd instant, after a lingering illness, John P. Flake, in his 53rd year. Mr. Flake was a native of Warren County. Geo., and at an early age moved to Columbia county in that state where he resided until 1836. He then removed to Tallapoosa County, Alabama, resided there until 1843 since which time he has been an esteemed citizen of Wetumpka. Mr. Flake was one of those men attentive to business, honest in his transactions and intercourse with mankind, which upright course gained him the esteem and respect of all who knew him. We are authorized to announce Thomas C. Wall as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coosa County, at the August election in 1848. Penmanship. Mr. Brewer, presents his compliments to the citizens of Wetumpka, and proposes to open a Writing Academy, for ladies and gentlemen. The most cramped and uncouth style changed to a beautiful flowing easy hand in ten short lessons. Mr. B. may be found at Eckle’s Hotel. April 18, 1848. Coosa Sheriff’s sale. Will be sold, in front of the market house, in the city of Wetumpka, on the third Monday in May next, Lots No. 12 and 13, situated in North Wetumpka, where J. M. N. B. Nix’s steam mills now stand. Also Lot No. 222 situated in North Wetumpka, where J. M. N. B. Nix’s residence now stands. Levied on as the property of J. M. N. B. Nix, to satisfy a fi fa in my office, versus said Nixon others. A. G. Hallmark, Sheriff. Apr. 11. Administrator’s notice. Letters of administration having been granted the undersigned, by the Honorable the Judge of the County Court of Tallapoosa County, on the estate of James Fincher deceased, all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, and those holding claims against the same will present them duly authenticated within the time prescribed by law, or they will be barred. William C. Fincher, Administrator. Apr. 11 Administrator’s notice. Letters of administration having been granted the undersigned, by the honorable Judge of the County Court of Coosa County, upon the estate of Solomon Chapman, deceased, all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment, and those holding claims against the same will present them duly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be barred. A. G. Hallmark, Sheriff, and administrator in virtue of his office. State of Alabama, in Chancery. Jones and Cary, versus John Morris, gisters office, at Wetumpka, April 3rd A.D. 1848. This day came complainant’s solicitor and moves for an order of publication against defendant, Morris. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the register, by affidavit on file, that said John Morriss is a nonresident of the state of Alabama, that his particular place of residence is unknown to the affiant, and that he is 21 years of age. It is therefore ordered by the register and master, that publication be made against said John Morris, requiring him to answer or demur to the allegations of complainant’s bill within 60 days from the date of this order or the same will be taken as confessed admitted as true, as to him, said John Morris. Witness, Malcolm D. Graham, Register at office, this the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1848, and of American Independence the 72nd year. Malcolm D. Graham, Register. April 4. List of letters remaining in the post office at Kingston, Alabama, on the first of April, 1848. Joshua Averitt, Leon Brown, Martin Burt, J. P. Carwile, James R. Davis, J. P. DeJarnett, Z. Edwards, James Flemming, W. Goodwin, Thomas Hester, E. Hedgepeth, J. and S. Hollon, Bolling Hall, Tyre Harris, Thomas Hogg, Mr. Henry, J. D. Jones, James Jones, John Lovejoy, J. McCord, J.D. Millender, Col. Morris, Jacob Millender, A. A. Newton, R. M. Pamphlin, Mrs. P. Powell, Jacob Risor, J. G. Reives, M.D., Mrs. C. Stanton, W. D. Smith, John Seair, L. Speigner, Charles Templin, Isaac Thacker, J. or W. Wiggins, E. H. West, Noah Worthington. Persons calling for the above letters will please say they are dvertised. J. K. Lawler, P. M. Apr. 10. Wetumpka saddle and harness factory. The undersigned, thankful for past favors, would inform his friends and public generally, that he still continues at his old stand, one door south of the market house, at the sign of the gilt saddle, where he will manufacture saddles, bridles, harnesses, medical wallets, and various other articles in his line, of the very best materials, and prices as low as they can be purchased at any other place in the south. … Samuel Carnochan. March 13, 1848. Lumber! Lumber! Jones and Smith have on hand at their mills on Big Mulberry Creek, formerly owned by Capt. Thomas Hogg, near 100,000 feet of lumber, nearly dry … Far Montgomery, Selma and Mobile. The beautiful passenger steamer Orline St. John. Will leave Wetumpka every Wednesday evening for the above and all intermediate landings. The St. John is entirely new and has an extra engine, which is considered assure preventative against explosion of boilers. Also, a fire engine pump with two pumps to free the hold attached. She has a stove on deck for the accommodation of deck passengers, and will take far and from New Orleans freight as low as any other good boat. January 4th 1848. Tuesday morning package for mobile. The fine new double engine steamer, Sunny South, Walker, master, will leave Wetumpka every Tuesday morning, at 10:00 AM and will arrive at Mobile on Thursday morning, in time for the New Orleans boats. For freight or passage, apply on board. Feb 1. Coosa Hall, East Wetumpka, Alabama. The undersigned respectfully informs the public that this large and commodious house has been finished and furnished, and is now open for the reception of ransient and regular borders. Persons will find at this establishment, commodious rooms and attentive servants. Every attention will be paid to the comfort of patrons, and the table will be supplied with the best the markets of the city and country can afford. J. G. Echols. January 4th 1848. Millinery, Mrs. Maria W. Ragland offers her services to the ladies and gentlemen of the city of Wetumpka and vicinity in the above line of business. Ladies Leghorn and Straw bonnets whitened and done up in the neatest manner and most fashionable style. Gentleman’s Panama and Leghorn hats whitened and renovated. Also, new work of all kinds, in her line of business, will be done at the shortest notice, at her residence near the Tulane and Bates store, East Wetumpka. Mrs. Ragland flatters herself, that all work executed by her will give satisfaction. January 4th 1848. Justice of the Peace. I would respectfully inform the citizens of Wetumpka and the public generally, that I am ready to transact any business which may be entrusted to my care as justice of the peace and will be found at all times at my warehouse near the market house, and back of the store of W. W. Waller & Co.. I am also authorized by the clerk of the County Court of Coosa County, to issue Marriage License. James M. Denson J.P. Wetumpka. December 28, 1847. Great bargains are now offering at the New York Cash Store. The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public in general that he has received and will continue to receive, direct from New York, a splendid assortment of dry goods which will be sold cheaper than ever. His present stock is supplied with nearly everything that could be called for. He thinks it unnecessary to mention every article, as the State Guard would not be large enough. They will try to keep up the name of the establishment, as the cheapest in town. The red flag will be hoisted, so that every person may find the Cheap Store. Joseph Sulzbacher. $200 reward. Ran away from the subscriber’s plantation in Coosa County, in the early part of last year, two Negro men, Tom and Jack. Tom, is 6 feet high, and very likely, his hair inclines to be straight, is complexioned bright for Negro, he is about 21 or 22 years of age. Jack is quite black, his upper front teeth rotten, has real Negro feet, his height is some 5 feet eight or nine inches high, has a down look, about 31 or 32 years of age. They left without any known cause and remained in the county for several months, frequently having been seen. I have not heard anything of them since last ummer or early part of the fall. It is very probable that they have been conveyed off by some white person or persons. I am led to this belief from the frequent occurrences of the same nature. Several has been taken from this County and nothing heard of them since. I purchased the said Negroes near Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1835. I will give the above reward for the apprehension of the thief and Negroes, or $50 for each Negro, and $100 for the thief or thieves, who may have stolen them, provided they can be convicted of the fact. J. G. Graham, Lessee A. P. Penitentiary, Feb. 23rd 1848. Notice. Committed to the jail of Tallapoosa County, at Dadeville, on the 27th of March, a Negro man of black complexion about 40 or 45 years old and about five feet six inches in height, and says that his name is Moses, and that he belongs to Albert Willingham of Coosa County. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with in terms of the law. N. F. Sparks, Jailor. March 28, 1848. A. Gordon Due, city auctioneer, has a suitable room, next door to Heard & Due’s, where he will attend to the sale of any goods etc. that may be entrusted to his care, Wetumpka, November 30th, 1847. Cash advances made on cotton shipped the address of Messrs. Rupert & McClelland, Mobile, by the undersigned at Wetumka. M. S. Cassety. Wetumpka, October 12, 1847. Watches, jewelry, silver, and plated ware, cutlery etc. at H. McConaghy’s Jewelry Store, East Wetumpka, Alabama. Nov. 16, 1847. Volume II, No. 18 May 2, 1848 Quite a hailstorm passed over this place on last Saturday evening. The hailstones in many instances were as large as partridge eggs. We have not heard of any damage being done except to the blade of young corn. Broke Jail. The negro man belonging to Benjamin Walker, who was tried on the charge of murdering young Cooper, at Tuskegee during week before last, found guilty and sentenced to be hung on next Friday week, broke jail at that place on last Friday night, by means of burning the wooden portion of the jail door, and made safe his escape. The community hereabout should be on the lookout, as it is supposed he directed his course for this neighborhood. The above Negro is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, well-made, dark complexion, about 25 years of age, and has a scar on his arm, caused by a pistol or gunshot. He wore an old broad brown hat, gray kersey round jacket, dark pantaloons, shoes nearly new and very square at the toes. The jailor of Macon County has offered $100 for his apprehension, and we learn that the relatives of young Mr. Cooper have also offered a large reward for his detection. It is hoped the community will be on the lookout for this desperado. Dadeville. During the past week we had the gratification of visiting this delightful little village, the county seat of Tallapoosa County. Being situated on somewhat of an eminence, with a large brick courthouse, two public houses or taverns, some four or five dry goods stores, tailor shop, saddle and harness shop, jail, and last, though not least as to importance and convenience of locality, are some four retail groceries, not those that confine themselves to the “sugar and molasses” line, but to the more familiar line of “whiskey strait” or “sugar in mine”, which business it would seem, is quite extensively patronized, if we were to judge the crowds assembled in and around these “resorts of luxuries”. There are two blacksmiths shops, a wagon shop, church, and many other places of usefulness and industry, which, when taken together, make this place a delightful little village. In noticing this place we cannot refrain from mentioning particularly the name of our landlord, Mr. N. F. Sparks, whose affability, kindness to his visitors, and the table substantiabilities, cannot fail to make those who favor him with a call feel themselves at home. Take it all together, Dadeville is a pleasant and flourishing little place. The population of the county is on the increase, which will of course increase the business of the county town. The Circuit Court for Tallapoosa County commenced its spring session at Dadeville, on Monday the 24th of April, judged on presiding. …we have received the following letter from a friend at Dadeville, detailing the events of the three most important criminal cases: … When you left here, the trial of Vowell for committing a rape on his own daughter, had commenced. About nine o’clock in the evening the jury returned a verdict of guilty against him. I understand, since his conviction, that he has confessed his guilt. The sentence of the court has not yet been pronounced on him. Mrs. Moore, charged with murdering her husband, who was brought from the penitentiary for a new trial, and Brown, charged with horse stealing, have continued their cases. However it is said Brown will make application tomorrow morning for his trial to be had at this term of the court. Cherokee County. The Jacksonville Republican of the 18th states, that an unfortunate affray took place at the county seat of this County, the 15th instant, in which Mr. Wells inflicted a severe wound with a knife on Mr. Jeremiah Thrower. Married. On Tuesday evening the 25th of April, by the Rev. Mr. Scales, Geo. LaF. andMason, Esq., of this city, to Miss C. F. Young, of Montgomery County. (The printer acknowledges receipt of a good portion of the festivities of the occasion, in the shape of a huge cake, for which it is hoped their prosperity and happiness may never be marred in this life.) On Thursday evening the 27th of April, by the Rev. Mr. Scales, Mr. Sidney S. McWhorter to Miss Sophia P. Tulane, all of this city. (We acknowledge the receipt of a large cake for which we return the young and happy couple our sincere thanks, and hope their conjugal associations may never be severed by the relentless hand of misfortune. May their pathway through life be strewed with the flowers of peace, prosperity, and plenty, and long life and many responsibilities bless their union.) Died. In Tallassee, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on Monday the 27th of March, Eli B. Scurlock, aged about 55 years. Mr. Scurlock had been Postmaster at Tallassee for many years, and was a highly respectable citizen. Administrators notice. Letters of administration having been granted the undersigned by the Orphans Court of Coosa County on the 25th ult., on the estate of Samuel Catlin deceased …N. Smith Graham, administrator. May 2nd, 1848. Dissolution. The copartnership heretofore existing between John Morgan and Samuel S. Sledge, in the carpentering and Mill wright business, is this day dissolved by the mutual consent of the parties. All persons indebted to said firm will please settle at once with J. Morgan, who will wind up the unsettled business. John Morgan, Samuel S. Sledge. May 1st, 1848. State of Alabama, Coosa County. Orphan’s Court, Vacation, April 17, 1848. This day came O. E. Lacy, administrator of the estate of Reuben Fitzgerald, deceased and files his account and vouchers for partial settlement of said estate. …I. W. Suttle, Clerk. May 2, 1848. State of Alabama, Coosa County. Orphan’s Court, Vacation, April 17, 1848. This day came Theresa E. Byres, administratrix on the estate of John Byres, deceased and files her account and vouchers or partial settlement of said estate. … I. W. Suttle, Clerk. May 2, 1848. State of Alabama, Autauga County. Special Orphan’s Court, April 26, 1848. On the petition of James Klepper, administrator ex officio of the estate of Catharine Price, deceased. …non-resident heirs of the estate of Catharine Price deceased, to wit: Nancy Huddleston, wife of Joseph Huddleston, of the state of Tennessee, and the heirs of Mrs. May, wife of William May, of the state of Mississippi … Notice. Thomas P. Dale is my duly authorized agent during my absence from the state. All who are indebted to me by note or account will please call on him and settle. William Price. May 2nd, 1848. Administrator’s notice. Letters of administration having been granted the undersigned, by the Honorable, the judge of the County Court, of Tallapoosa County, upon the estate of James Fincher deceased …Wm. C. Fincher, Admr. Apr. 11. The State Guard. Vol. II, #19. May 9, 1848. Monroe County. The Southern Recorder says, that Miss Morrisett, of this county, left home with her father with a full determination never to return alive, the substance of which she told her mother on the day she left. Henry County. Maj. Andrew Gamble, a highly respected citizen of this county, committed suicide on Tuesday the 25th of April, by shooting himself with a shotgun. No cause has been assigned for the perpetration of this horrid act. Montgomery County. Mr. Solomon Thompson, an old citizen of this county, living in the vicinity of Mount Meigs, was mortally wounded on Monday night, the 15th ult., in a affray with his nephew, Mr. John Thompson, who had been acting as overseer for his uncle. The young Thompson has been committed to the jail of Montgomery County. Georgia. We learn from the Savannah Republican that Isham Aldridge, who resided about 14 miles from Holmesville, Georgia, was murdered a few nights ago. Murderers unknown. Aldridge’s house was robbed at the same time, booty $25 in money, a rifle, and a frock coat. The Odd Fellows Ball which was given by members of that order at the Coosa Hall on Monday the 1st inst., was, we learn, a jovial affair. The crowd was just large enough to make all pleasant and pleased. The large delegation of the fair sex arrayed with all their forces of sparkling eyes and bewitching countenances give quite an entertainment for those of the rougher sex. Everything passed off as it always does in Wetumpka in the most lively manner. The Messrs. Williams, whose musical abilities it is useless for us to mention, were there, giving spirit and animation to those engaged in the mazy dance. In justice to Mr. Walker we publish the following letter which we have received from him with regard to the course he has pursued in relation to the negro George. We have heard many doubt the purity of Mr. Walker’s course in the matter and to give him full justice we publish below both his letter and the editorial from the Macon Republican which we think should satisfy the most prejudiced mind. Macon County, Alabama. May 7, 1848. John Hardy, Sir; In your last paper you mentioned the escape from jail of my man George. It affords me pleasure to inform you that he has been arrested and returned to prison, for the particulars of which I refer you to the editorial in the last Macon Republican. I’ll thank you to copy it into your paper with some additional editorial remarks. This has been a very disagreeable affair to me throughout. From the aggravating character of the murder and the circumstances under which the boy was discovered and taken at Major Cooper’s, there were some who thought that I should not defend the negro. At first I thought that I would not but after mature deliberation and learning that some of the strong circumstances against him could be removed, I determined to defend him which I did at an expense of about $100. I gave him a full and fair trial and felt satisfied that I have discharged my duty. Persons situated differently, however, cannot understand the obligations of a master under such circumstances. I hope, however, that when all the facts of the case are known no one can or will suspect my motives for defending the negro. As I presume your paper has an extensive circulation in Tallapoosa, I am very anxious that the facts of his escape and arrest should appear in it. It was the intention of the negro, if I would not assist him out of the county to go to Wetumpka to his brother and other relatives, until he could find someone that would take him off. If he had succeeded in getting to Wetumpka, he would, in all probability, have accomplished his purpose. I had to use great caution to get hold of him. I arrested him with my own hands. I must say it was a disagreeable task but it had to be done by someone and I knew that he would not suffer anyone else to approach him. Your attention to the above will be esteemed as a very great favor. Yours truly, B. W. Walker. From the Macon Republican. Escape and recapture. That bigger man George was convicted of murder incentives to be hanged on the 12th test at the late session of the Circuit Court escape from jail on Friday morning last but was recaptured returned in the jailer on Sunday The circumstance of this escape and recapture are both peculiar and extraordinary; the main particulars of which may be learned from the communication of Mr. Rutherford in another column. It is evident, nothing can be more so, that no person whatever had any agency in the prisoner’s escape and also that neither the Sheriff nor Jailors is, in any way, culpable for remissness or neglect of duty. We will venture the assertion that not one man in 100 could have devised and executed the plan of escape which was devised and executed by the unfortunate prisoner. It is impossible to convey to the reader a correct idea of the locality and mode of procedure, but suffice it to say that it was the conception and work of much skill and ingenuity. The prisoner, after getting out of jail, fled to his master, Mr. B. W. Walker, of this county, for protection. Mr. Walker had, as was his duty to do, vigorously defended him during the pendency of the prosecution; he employed able and efficient council and everything requisite to the ends of justice; but when an intelligent jury after an impartial trial pronounced the prisoner guilty of the crime for which he was arraigned, he at once abandoned him to his fate and submitted to the decision of the court. The prisoner made a miraculous escape and fled to his master, his only hope, as a supplicant for life and mercy, to beg his master to save him; his wife, his brothers and sisters united their supplications, but in vain. The scene, the emotions and feelings of Mr. Walker on this trying occasion may be imagined, but cannot be described. He did ot, however, hesitate; the law had condemned the fugitive, a jury of the country had convicted him and justice demanded the sacrifice. He did not permit the natural promptings of humanity to interfere with his obedience to the mandates of the law or his duty to his country. He promptly secured the fugitive and returning to the custody of the Jailor. The Jailor had offered a $100 reward for the apprehension of the fugitive, but Mr. Walker refused to receive it. We will further remark that he could not have been influenced by public opinion for he could not have known what was or what it would be. The prisoner escaped Friday morning and, as strange as it may seem, he stayed till late Friday night in a stable loft near the jail. He reported himself to his master on Sunday morning by whom he was immediately returned to jail. Thus it is evident that Mr. Walker did not wait to learn what public opinion was or might be, but acted promptly with no other view than to carry out the mandates of the law and subserve the objects and aims of justice. Murder near Mobile. The Mobile papers state that a man named Palmer was shot dead near Mr. Wragg’s residence about five miles from that city on the Government street road, two or three days since. The person who fired the gun was concealed in the woods. Palmer died instantaneously. He was a respectable citizen, well known to many of the older inhabitants, and, when killed was going home from his daily labor. We are informed that Palmer was the principal witness against Copelan who, as stated, attacked Judge Jones. Sons of Temperance. Harrowgate Springs division No. 49, of the City of Wetumpka, will have a celebration and oration on this evening. The procession will form at the division room in East Wetumpka, at 7 o’clock, P.M., and will march to the Presbyterian Church … An oration will be delivered by S. S. Beeman Esq. and a banner presented by Miss Elizabeth Lyle and received by A. Hatchett, W.P. The community generally are invited. Married near Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, on Thursday evening the 27th ult., by James Phillips Esq., Mr. Allen Baggett and Miss S. A. Wright all of that County. State of Alabama, Autauga County. Special orphans court, April 26, 1848. Came James Clepper administrator ex. officio of the estate of Alen P. Davis, deceased, and files his allegation together with the several schedules as required by law setting forth said estate to be insolvent and praying that the same may be so declared … Wm. N. Thomson, Jr., Cl’k. May 9, 1848. The State Guard. Vol. II, #20. May 16, 1848. His Excellency Reuben Chapman has issued his proclamation offering a reward of $100 for the arrest of one Henry Jones who has escaped from the hands of the law. Henry Jones and Hardy Jones were charged with murder of Lewis Hughs sometime in December last near Kingston, Autauga, County. Hardy Jones is now in jail and Henry has escaped. The said Henry Jones is represented as being about five feet eight or nine inches high, stout, with blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion and stoops in his gait. It is supposed he is in Georgia. We regret to learn the decease of Col. Alexander B. Forney of Lowndes County, one of the representatives in the last legislature from that County. Col. Forney was a native of Lincoln County, N.C., and was a young gentleman of talent and promise. From his legal abilities and promise he was elected by the last legislature, solicitor of the second judicial circuit the duties of which he discharged with signal ability until his death. Arrivals at the penitentiary. Uriah Williams, Apr. 24th from Macon County, crime larceny, sentence four years. Robert Scott, April 25th Coosa County, crime obtaining goods under false pretenses, sentence four years. Alex S. Wilkinson, April 28th from U. S. Court, Mobile, crime robbing the mail, sentence 10 years. Matthew Vowell, May 2nd from Tallapoosa County, crime rape, sentence life. Harmless W. Hurst May 9th from Barber County, crime assault with attempt to murder, sentenced for 8 years. Archibald Owen, May 9th from Barber County, crime horse stealing, sentence three years. D. F. Adams, May 9th from Barber County, crime Negro stealing, sentenced for 15 years. There are at this time 138 convicts in the prison and but one case of sickness has been in the hospital department for several weeks, a circumstances that speaks volumes for the discipline and management of Major Graham, from the fact that at no time since convicts commenced being committed has such a general good state of health been known. The State of Alabama, Coosa County. Taken up by Williams, Chancellor, and posted before John Jacks, a Justice of the Peace for said County, a certain bay horse, a little white on both hind feet, about six years old, 14 ½ hands high, appraised to $45. I. W. Suttle, Clerk. May 9th 1848 State of Alabama, Coosa County. Orphans Court Vacation, May 8, 1848. This day came John Gaddis, administrator of the estate of Francis Locke, deceased, and files his account and vouchers for final settlement of said estate … I. W. Suttle, Clerk May 16, 1848. The State Guard. Vol. II, #21. May 23, 1848. [Letter from N. Smith Graham, M. J. A. Keith, and S. J. McMorris thanking Sam. S. Beman for his address to the Wetumpka Lodge No. 9 of the I. O. O. F. The address is published.] Those who wish to take a cool and healthy beverage, should call at Wm. B. Cooper’s Drug Store where will be found a Soda Fountain, with ice and other necessaries for cooling the inner man. Shelby Springs. These delightful springs, we learn, will be opened on the 1st of June, by its former proprietors, Mr. George, and A. W. Speight. Benton County. The Jacksonville Republican of the 9th inst., says that the Commissioners Court of this county held a special meeting … appointed Assessors, Asa Skelton, of the Jacksonville district; James M’Harg of the Alexandria District; M. M. Badgett for the White Plains Dist.; and Aron Haynes for the County. G. B. Douthitt was elected Collector at the last election … The contract for building a jail was let out to W. F. Beacham, the lowest bidder, for $1600, with a covenant for its completion by the 1st of January, 1849. Messrs. E. L. Woodward, John N. Young, and B. C. Wyly, a committee appointed by said court, reported the indebtedness of our county at or about $3200 … Married. On Thursday evening, the 11th inst., in the town of Talladega, by the Rev. H. E. Tallifero, Thos. Gray Garrett, Esq., to Miss Elizabeth Arabella, daughter of the late John S. Rice of Talladega county. Died. In Cahawba, Dallas county, on Tuesday morning, the 16th inst., William P. Dunham, for many years past a highly esteemed merchant of that place. Administrator’s Notice. Letters of Administration having been granted the undersigned by the Orphans Court of Coosa county on the 25th ult., on the estate of Samuel Catlin deceased … (notice is given to all creditors). N. Smith Graham, Adm’r. May 2th, 1848. Tallapoosa County. Admininistrator’s Notice. Wm. C. Fincher has been granted letters of administration on the estate of James Fincher deceased. Apr. 11. The State Guard. Vol. II, #24. June 13, 1848. The Sunny South. We can speak from a personal experience that this fine and superb steamer is one of the most pleasant and comfortable boats on the waters of the Alabama. All that is necessary for us to say is that she is under the command of that old and experienced steam boatsman Capt. Pendarvis, who is universally known as one among the best and most gentlemanly commanders on the River. The “Sunny South” is almost new, being run but about one year, neatly arranged as to the rooms and berths, and well replenished with the Provender of man, commanded by officers that carries everything on “like clock work”, renders her decidedly the preferred boat for summer traveling of anyone on the River. She leaves Wetumpka on every Monday morning and Montgomery on every Monday evening after the arrival of the cars from Notasulga thus giving to passengers immediate dispatch for Mobile and the West. Married. On Wednesday evening the 7th inst. in the city of Wetumpka by the Rev. Mr. Scales, Dr. J. J. Flake to Miss Maria E. Boswell. [We return out thanks to the happy couple for a fine portion of the bride’s cake, and a bottle of “Old Port” and hope that their blessings will come double.] Administrator’s Notice. Letters of administration having been granted to the undersigned by the Honorable, the judge of the Orphans Court of Coosa County upon the estate of John Yates, deceased, all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment and those holding claims against the same are requested to present them duly authenticated within the time prescribed by law or they will be barred. Aaron Yates, Administrator. June 13, 1848. Administrators sale. On Thursday the 13th day of July next between the legal hours of sale, I will sell to the highest bidder, on a credit of six months, at the Market House in East Wetumpka, the following negro Slaves as the property of the estate of Samuel Catlin, deceased. Bob about 45 years old, Suckey about 40 years old, Betty about 14 years old, together with all other personal property of the deceased in Wetumpka such as household furniture, goods, etc. as may come to my hands before said sale. Also at Nixburgh commencing on Tuesday thereafter, the 18th day of July next and to continue from day to day until disposed of, and upon the same terms as above, all that valuable stock of goods at the “Nixburgh Store” consisting of a large lot of hats bonnets, ready-made clothing such as pantaloons, vests, coats, of the latest style, boots ladies and gentlemen shoes bleached and unbleached domestic. A large and elegant lot of crockery and glassware broad cloths, linen diaper table cloths etc. Most of these goods being fresh and well assorted, merchants as well as the citizens of the surrounding country will do well to be in attendance. N. Smith Graham, administrator. June 13, 1848. State of Alabama, Coosa County. Orphans court, regular term June 5, A. D. 1848. This day came Louis Kennedy one of the administrators of the estate of Eli E. Gaither deceased and files his accounts and vouchers for partial settlement of said estate … I. W. Suttle, Clerk. June 13, 1848. State of Alabama, Autauga county, special orphans court, May 29,1848. This being the day set apart to hear and determine the report and allegation of James Clepper, Sheriff, administrator ex officio, of the estate of Alvah P. Davis, deceased, setting forth said estate to be insolvent … Wm. N. Thomson, Jr., Cl’k. June 6, 1848. Administrator’s notice. Letters of administration having been granted the undersigned by the Honorable, the Judge of the County Court, Tallapoosa County, upon the estate of William H. Powell deceased. … Moses Powell, Jonathan Peters, Administrators. May 30, 1848. The State Guard. Vol. II, #25. June 20, 1848. We regret to learn the death of the Honorable J. W. McClung one of the district electors for Alabama. He died at Huntsville on Wednesday the eighth instant with congestion of the brain. The state has lost one of her brightest ornaments and long will the death of this old gray-headed veteran be mourned. Emigration of the Creek Indians. For several weeks an Indian by the name of Ward has been actively engaged in getting together the few scattering fragments of the Creeks that have been remaining in this section since the emigration of that fading race in ‘36. We learn that he has succeeded in getting some 40 or 50 together and embarked at this place week before last for Arkansas which we think makes a clean sweeping of that once powerful and warlike people. Wetumpka, June 7, 1848. J.T. Simmons-Sir: At a meeting of the citizens of Wetumpka held on the sixth instant to make arrangements to celebrate in a becoming manner the approaching anniversary of American Independence, you were unanimously selected to deliver the address upon that occasion. Permit us, sir, the committee appointed to notify you of your selection to unite our individual wishes to those of the citizens generally that you will accept the position tendered to you. Yours truly, Tilman Leak, Sam. S. Beman, Rob’t C. Clark, Committee of Invitation. China Grove. June 8,1848. Gentlemen: Yours of yesterday morning on the part of the citizens of Wetumpka, informing me that I had been selected to deliver an address in your city on the approaching anniversary of our National Independence and soliciting my acceptance is before me. Deeply sensible of the honor thus conferred, I do not feel at liberty to decline. With respect, I am gentlemen, Your ob’t servant, John T. Simmons. (In a similar letter, Charles E. McDougall of Wetumpka was asked to read the Declaration of Independence.) We were favored during last week by our friend Enslen with a portion of a delightful watermelon fully ripe. This is the first we have seen this season which speaks well for the industry and horticultural skills Mr. Enslen. Fatal Accident. The dwelling house of Mr. Wilkinson, situated some 13 miles from Wetumpka, on the old Bozeman Ferry road, in Coosa county, took fire on Wednesday night, the 31st ult., and was completely destroyed with all the household effects, together with his daughter, a little girl about 6 years of age, and a negro girl. Arrivals at the Penitentiary. John Allarust received 3rd June from Montgomery county – crime stealing goods – sentenced for 3 years. John M. Thompson received June 3rd from Montgomery county crime manslaughter – sentenced for 10 years. Ratification Meeting. At a meeting of the Democracy of Coosa and Autauga counties, held in the Council Room in the City of Wetumpka on Saturday the 17th day of June, for the purpose of ratifying the nomination of the Baltimore Convention. On motion of Col. B.S. Griffin, Col. Geo. Taylor was appointed Chairman, and Dr. John T. Simmons and John Hardy requested to act as secretaries. After an explanation of the object of the meeting, on motion of N. Smith Graham, Esq., a committee of ten were appointed by the Chair to draft suitable Resolutions for the consideration of the meeting. The following gentleman were appointed to compose said committee: Col. H. Rose, N. S. Graham, John Gray, A. A. McWhorter, Col. B. S. Griffin, R. C. Shorter, Jr., T. W. T. McCain, Maj. R. J. Harrison, Reuben Hill, Maj. Jo. Shannon. … A fair will be held at the unfinished Room of the Baptist Church in Wetumpka on the evening of the Fourth of July. Donations for the Supper, or articles for the tables thankfully received. Admittance $1 – supper free. Masonic Notice. The members of Wetumpka Lodge No. 39 design celebrating the approaching Anniversary of St.John the Babtist (24th inst.) on which occasion Bro. Lewis E. Parsons of Talladega will deliver an address, and the officers of the Lodge will be publicly installed. The citizens generally are invited to attend. The ceremonies will commence at 10 o’clock in the Presbyterian Church. A Dinner will also be provided, and the families of all Masons together with the Widows and Orphans of deceased Masons, within the urisdiction of this Lodge, are respectfully invited to partake with us. Tillman Leak, J. G. Eckels, W. Y. Lundie. Committee. June 20, 1848. The State Guard. Vol. II, #26. June 27, 1848. To the public. In justice to the community I am compelled to expose the conduct of one George Howard, alias George Mealey, who keeps a toal mill on Pinchula Creek in Coosa County. Sometime in January last I had occasion to carry corn to this thriving establishment and during the process of grinding I caught Howard stealing my meal and appropriating it to his own use and benefit. And I now caution the public to be on their guard when they have occasion to visit this fellows concern with their corn. James Cardin. Coosa Co., Ala., June 24,1848. The State Guard. Vol. II, #27. July 4, 1848. Geo. C. Ball, Esq., of Montgomery, was elected on the 27th inst. by the Supreme Court, clerk of that tribunal, in place of Judge James B. Wallace whose term of office expired. Murder. We learn by a letter from a friend at Kingston, Autauga, Co., that one of the most shocking murders was committed in that county, on Friday night, the 23d ult., upon an old gentleman by the name of William Honeycutt, and his wife, also an aged lady, residing about 12 miles below Maplesville, on the road from Wetumpka to Tuscaloosa. The circumstances, as we learn, are, that during the night some person entered their bed room with an axe, and gave them both several blows on the head both with the pole and edge of the axe, mangling and breaking their heads in a most shocking manner, but not quite killing them. They were found in the morning in this horrid condition, exhibiting symptoms of life. The old lady lingered until the night of the 27th, and the old gentleman until the night of the 28th ult., and expired, but neither evinced rationality enough to give any account of the circumstances. Suspicion rested upon one of the old man’s sons-in-law, by the name of Jacob Bagly, who lived in the same yard, and was overseeing for him. He has been arrested and committed on circumstantial evidence. It is supposed that money was the object of the hellish wretch, as it was thought the old gentleman had a large amount on hand. Valuable plantation for sale. As I am desirous of moving west I will offer my valuable place for sale situated 7 miles east of Wetumpka in Coosa County known as the “Seven Mile House” on the Wetumpka and Georgia roads. There are 160 acres of land belonging to the place, about 70 of which are under a good fence and in a fine state of cultivation with an excellent frame dwelling house, kitchen, smokehouse, and all other necessary out houses. Stables and lot, barn, cribs etc. a first rate peach and apple orchard. There is a good store house on the place conveniently situated and is an excellent stand for country store and public entertainment for travelers. There is an excellent well of water and several springs on the place and all other necessary appurtenances to make it one of the best locations in the county. For the convenience and accommodation of those desiring such a place I will make the following proposition. There are about fifty acres planted in cotton, about twenty in corn, and for any person paying 7 cents per pound for the cotton 50 cents per bushel for the corn, 1 dollar per hundred for the fodder made on the place this crop, the income of the house and one hundred dollars in addition or eight hundred dollars for the place, payable the first day of January 1849 with good security for the payment. Persons desiring one of the best places in the county on the most accommodating terms would do well to call on the subscriber on the premises. Alfred Parker. July 4, 1848. The State Guard. Vol. II, #28. July 11, 1848. We witnessed a few days since, at the Steam Mills of Mr. Nix, the operation of a Mill, invented by Mr. Z. Griffin, for grinding Wheat, Corn, or any kind of grain, which for convenience and usefulness to the planter, surpasses any thing of the kind that we have ever seen. It is so constructed that it can be placed in the Gin House, and with two horse power will grind one hundred bushels of corn in a day with all ease. Every planter that has a Gin house, should have one of these useful mills. Mr. Griffin, we learn charges $100 for making one and putting it up, and only $10 for the right to build one. Celebration of the Fourth. The anniversary of our National Independence was celebrated in a lively and becoming manner, by the citizens generally in the vicinity of Stokers Church, some 13 or 14 miles from Wetumpka, in Coosa county, which we had the pleasure of witnessing. About 9 o’clock the people of all sizes, sexes and ages commenced assembling at an old field near the Church, for the purpose of witnessing the operations of the Coosa Cavalry Company, that has recently been formed. By 10 o’clock the company, in their new jeans uniform, formed in line under the command of Capt. Pinckston, who is an excellent officer. He carried his men through all the maneuvering in Cavalry tactics, with honor to himself and credit to his whole company. We were somewhat surprised to witness with what precision and promptness the company executed the orders of the Captain, when it is recollected that the horses were almost entirely untrained. Both the horses and men seemed to understand the business as well as if they had been in full practice. After full exercise on the field, the Cavalry Company moved off majestically to the Church, where they dismounted. The ceremonies commenced by prayer from the Rev. Mr. Ellis. The Declaration of Independence was read by Mr. McDuce, and an excellent oration delivered by Mr. Malcolm D. Graham, of this city. Mr. Graham is quite a young man, but we do not recollect ever having listened to an oration with so much pleasure and delight, displaying, as he did, a beauty of speech and ease of delivery, which gave new life to the interesting subject upon which he seemed to well. Tallapoosa. A number of the Democrats of this county assembled at Dadeville on Monday the 3rd day of July … Resolved that a committee of three be appointed by the chairman of this meeting to give notice of said meeting, as far as possible throughout the county. The chairman in accordance with this resolution, appointed john M. Parson, John J. Holly, and John T. Leftwick. On motion James T. Shackleford and James Vaughn were added to said committee. … Michael C. Sumerland, Ch’rn. Matthew Lyle, Sec’y. The Glorious Fourth. The anniversary of our national Independence was celebrated in this city in quite a becoming manner. Early in the day a large concourse of people from the city and vicinity assembled in front of the Council Room, according to the order of celebration previously given. At 10 o’clock this assembly repaired to the Presbyterian Church, where an imposing prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Mitchel. The declaration was read in good style by Mr. Charles E. McDougald. Dr. John T. Simmons, the Orator of the day, then followed and delivered a delightful address with much power and beauty. After these ceremonies had concluded, quite a number of persons repaired to the basement of the Baptist Church, where a splendid dinner, prepared by the Ladies of the city, was spread. Thus ended the proceedings of the early part of the day, but just before the mantles of darkness were spread over this terrestrial orb, the spectators in our streets could occasionally see singular and ghastly forms emerging from different quarters. Everything and everybody was on tip-toe to know what it meant. Some of these strange looking objects taking to horse back, and some would vanish like a phantom from the astonishing gaze of the spectators and nothing more could be seen. The secret was soon out. It became to be known that these strange looking creatures were of than ancient and venerable Order which was founded many years before the birth of Christ, by that old patriot and republican, RUSTENBERGER, known as the fraternal brotherhood of G. G. Hs. In the evening the ladies of the city held a fair in the unfinished room of the Baptist Church. We were not present but learn from a friend who is a judge of such matters, that it was just about as genteel affair as he ever witnessed. Everything was properly arranged, and with that characteristic neatness for which the ladies of Wetumpka are so deservedly celebrated. We hope that the enterprising ladies were liberally remunerated for their trouble in promoting so good an object. Married. On Wednesday evening the 5th inst., by the Rev. Wm. H. Mitchell, A. Gordon Due of this City, to Miss F. Elizabeth Zimmerman of Montgomery county. On Friday evening the 6th ult., by the Rev. B. Lloyd, Mr. Arthur Sarford to Miss Mary Collier, all of Coosa county. The State Guard. Vol. II, #29. July 18, 1848. Amaranth. We regret to state that this excellent steamer, which left the wharf of the city on last Tuesday evening, meet with quite a serious accident one mile and a half below here, on her downward trip. She run upon a log, and, we learn, shivered her timbers in such a manner that the hull filled with water in a few minutes. There were some 50 or 60 bales of cotton aboard, but none were damaged. No loss was sustained and in a day or two after they succeeded in raising her, and she continued her trip on to Mobile. Errata. In our last, in our notice of the celebration of the glorious 4th at Stokes Church, we stated that the declaration was read by “Mr. Duce”. A friend has corrected us; it should have been “John D. McAdoo”. We hope that this young gentleman, who contributed so much towards the celebration, in reading the declaration in the fine style that he did, will pardon us for attributing to him a name which he does not bear. Stokers Church, July 4, 1848. Malcolm D. Graham Esq., Sir the undersigned having been appointed a committee, in behalf of the Coosa Calvary, tender you their thanks for the interesting, able, and eloquent address, delivered by you before that company this day at their celebration, and earnestly request a copy of the same, for publication. Accept assurances of the kindest regards of the troops, and our individual esteem. A. De’Bardelaborn, N. Smith, N. O. Graham. Committee Wetumpka, July 7, 1848. Gentlemen: Your complementary favor soliciting for publication a copy of an oration I had the honor of delivering on the 4th inst., has been considered; written as it was in great haste and under other engagements I am too well aware of its many defects and general exposure to successful criticism, to feel warranted in justice to myself to comply with your request. I come the more readily to this conclusion when I remember that there are many thousand excellent patriotic addresses delivered on that day annually, throughout our happy republic, and that the name and purpose of such address generally, are, to keep alive a proper reverence for the memory of our fathers, and cease to be of interest after the day and the occasion that calls them forth. Except my thanks for the flattering manner in which you have made known the wishes of the company, and believe me, with sentiments of high regard, Your friend and fellow citizen, M. D. Graham. We are authorized to announce the name of R. H. C. Shelton, as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coosa County, at the August election in 1848. We are authorized to announce Thomas T. Wall as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coosa County, at the August election in 1848. We are authorized to announce W. L. Turner as a candidate for sheriff of Coosa County at the August election in 1848. A list of the letters remaining in the post office at Dadeville on the 1st of July 1848. S. Andrews, M. Andrews, James L. Burney, Eli Berryhill, Albert Beckham, W. J. Boon, John Bishop, Miss E. A. Burnett, T. R. Berryhill, Major Goode Bryan, R. Bullock Dilliard Bauldin, John A. Balin, G. Coffman, G. H. Craddock, W. H. Cullins, R. Clayton, James A. Crawley, William Craw, B. F. Dixon, Daughtesy & Cock, Mrs. M. Edmunds, G. Gaither, T. Gaither, Shilliss Gee, Joseph Goode, E. Heydenfeldt, Boody Hunt, H. T. Harris, Mrs. Eliza Hatley, William Harden, J. W. Hill, Wesley Henderson, Miss D. R. Hull, A. Hatley, David Huggins, T. J. Hancock, D. R. Hightower, John C. Johnson, W. M. Jackson, John Knox, William Leverett, James Miller, _____ Milliner, A. T. McLendon, Henry Narrel, J. D. Newsan, James A. O’Neill, P. S. Owin, William M. Russe, Jesse Ragsdale, W. Ross, Miss Amy Staw, John Symans, B. Simmons, Franklin Smith, Jordan Sanders, William Smith, Joseph T. Smith, James Starks, J. A. Spencer, John B. Smith, Miss Ann Slaughter, Joseph Sanders, J. W. Thomas, George Taylor, John Tippet, S. J. Thomas, Joseph Winingham, Thomas Wilson, John Wilkins, Felix Woodward, Mr. Williams, James Walker, James Wilson, Rubin Williamson, William Vineyard, James Veasy. Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they are advertised. J. T. Shackelford, P. M. July 18, 1848. Tallapoosa County. Posted by Edward McGlown on the third day June, 1848, before Jacob N. Deboard, J. P., a bay mare pony, with a small lump on the left jaw, about three years old - appraised by W. H. Coker and R. Williams at $15. John A. Jordan July 3, 1848. List of letters. Remaining in the post office at Kingston, Alabama, on 1st July, and it’s not taken out by the 30th September will be sent to the general post office as dead letters William Brown, Martin Baker, William T. Brown, C. Cole, M. S. Dejarnett, Mrs. R. A. Davis, James Fleming, Obadiah Gilmore, Thomas Hicks, Rev. E. Hays, Thomas L. Hatton, J. W. Jackson, John Lovejoy, George Myrock, John H. Pool, Chaplin Parker, Jas. C. Parker, John Pool J.P., E. J. Robinson, Asa Ripley, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Wm. A. Smith, Samuel R. Stewart, Malcolm Smith or N. Harris, John Sears, John N. Stewart, Barny B. Sears, Charles Timplin, Berket Thompson, James Trumbull, J. W. Wiglesworth, Jesse R. West, E. H. West, Mrs. Elizabeth Webb, Noah Worthington. Persons calling for the above letters will please say they are advertised. J. A. Lawler, P. M. July 11, 1848. Coosa sheriffs sale. Will be sold in front of the courthouse in the town of Rockford within the usual hours of sale on the first Monday in August, next, the following lands, viz: the East half of the southeast quarter of section 23, Township 20 and range 18 containing 70 acres. The West half of the southwest quarter of section 24 Township 20, range 18 containing 80 acres.Levied upon as the property of B. T. Kimbrough to satisfy an order of sale in my hands vs. said Kimbrough. Also at the same time and place, land levied as part of the property of Obed Parish to satisfy an order of sale in my hands vs. said Parish. A. G. Hallmark, Sheriff. July 11, 1848. Election notice. There will be an election held at the different precincts in Coosa county, Alabama, on the first Monday in August, 1848, for the purpose of electing a Sheriff and a Tax Collector for Coosa County, and the following persons are appointed inspectors at the different precincts, viz: Wetumpka – Samuel Cornachan, O. E. Lacey and Ruben Hill Bailiff returning officer Browns - D. W. Bozeman, T. W. T. McCain and Felix Simonton, Bailiff returning officer. Walls - J. A. Wall, E. L. Buyck and W. H. Moore, Bailiff returning officer. Nixburg - William Townsend, Solomon Robbins and George Johnson, Bailiff returning officer. Rockford - Asa Edwards, John K. McDonald and S. K. Waits. Socapatoy - John Auld, LB Morris and John Gaddis, Bailiff returning officer. Adkins - S. T. Hughes, A.B. Nicholson and John Graham, Bailiff returning officer. Cleveland’s - William J. Stevens, John Chancellor and John A. Pylant, Bailiff returning officer. Cross’ - William M. Lindsay, Moses Moore and Edward George, Bailiff returning officer. Jourdan’s - Aaron Yates, John D. Wilson and Alfred Kirkland, Bailiff returning officer. Boroughs - Ellis Logan, Henry Boroughs and Posey Dennis, Bailiff returning officer. Kelly’s – Joel Gulledge, James Vessels and James D. Sykes, Bailiff returning officer. The returning officers at the different precincts, will make immediate return of the votes told that their respective precincts to me at the courthouse A. G. Hallmark, Sheriff July 11, 1848. List of letters. Remaining in the post office at Wetumpka, on the first of July, ‘48. David Anderson, Miss Sarah Adams, Miss F. C. Atkins, E. F. Atkins, Mrs. M. A. Boren, Edward Barnard, F. M. Blackwell, Thomas Barns, James Boyd, John Biles, T. C. S. Brewer, Pleasant Bowden, J. T. Birt, Miss Fanciana Burt, Cornelius U. Boren, John Barkley, P. H. Clayton, D. B. Clayton, Ward Coachamak, Mrs. M. Crane, Carolina E. Church, Benjamin Chapman, James P. Clannahan, James Doster, J. Davis, Thomas Davis, Ms. Mary Dickson, William Ethred, Wiley S. Ferrell, Stephen Graves, E. W. Gilbert, James S. Grimes, James A. Ginn, Joshua Ginn, William Gilmer, G. Graham, Joel Gullidge, John E. Goodwin, John G. Hix, Rulledge Hatcher, G. W. Hughes, Thomas J. Holeman, Thomas Hannon, John Howerton, George Howard, Mrs. A. B. Holmes, Miss E. A. Johnson, Thomas Jennings, William James, Isaac Jones, Edmund King, M. K. Kimbrell, A. J. Kidd, Edwin Lambert, James Laremore, Timothy Ledbetter, John Lawn, Napolson Lyon, Joseph Lyon, Joseph Ledbetter, L. M. Lawler, Francis Lewis, John J. Lovejoy, Mrs. L. Matthews, Mrs. E. Mason, Samuel McNair, Daniel McCleod, Wesley Mires, William J. Mires, Col. D. McNeil, Henry McCrary, William McClung, Matthew Marine, M. M. Nolen, Mrs. Penelope Noles, Thomas Norris, Benjamin Owen, McDonald O’Brien, Miss Louisa Pinkard, E. Porio, Joel Prickett, A. G. Pogue, Joseph Pickley, Henry P. Parrott, James M. Putman, William Roselein, James Robinson, Umsted Renshaw, Manning Ray, William Russell, James H. Reynolds, R. D. Rowland, Jonathan Rogers, Seth Robinson, Daniel T. Ryan, F. Ramsey, Joseph A. Smith, Miss Eliza Smith, Mrs. E. H. Smith, William Smith, John R. Steel, Dr. R. M. Steel, William W. Stewart, S. M. Stewart, J. P. Stow, Miss S. J. Shepherd, A. J. Simpson, Mary A. Stark, Elizabeth Stark, John Scott, John Sears, Joseph Swain, Dr. J. Segur, John R. Simmons, Joseph Thomas, William Thomas, E. N. Thomas, Miss H. M. Taylor, J. P. Taylor, Thomas Tuggle, Mrs. Sarah Terrell, Hilliard J. Thrash, Birket Thompson, Pinkney Tate, Thomas J. Tarleton, N. J. Thigpen, John P. Womack, A. J. White, Mary M. White, John Webb, William Webb, William Woodell., Miss Jane Williams, Joseph J. Williams, Thomas B. Williams, Willis Whatley, Robert G. Ware, Dr. Whipple, N. S. Wells, Ryal Watkins, Col. B. H. Watkins. Persons will please call for the above as advertised letters. L. Bryant, P. M.. Wetumyka (sic), July 18, 1748 (sic). Administrators Notice. Letters of administration having been granted to the undersigned by the Honorable, the Judge of the Orphans Court of Coosa County, upon the estate of John Yates, deceased, all persons indebted to set estate will make immediate payment, and those holding claims against the same are requested to present them duly authenticated, within the time prescribed by law, or they will be barred. Aaron Yates, administrator June 13, 1848. Valuable lands for sale. I offer for sale all my land situated in Coosa County, being about 1600 acres, and located within a few miles of Nixburg, and about 22 miles from Wetumpka, in a healthy and well watered country. There are on the lands a good dwelling house, kitchen, negro houses, barns, stables and all other necessary outhouses, and a first rate apple and peach orchard, with upwards of 300 acres of cleared land under good fences and in a fine state of cultivation. Also a good Gin House and Screw. I will sell these lands in different parcels or to suit the convenience of purchasers. I will sell the stock on the place, consisting of cattle, hogs, sheep etc.. Also, I will sell the present crop. As I am determined moving west this fall, persons desirous of purchasing valuable lands and procuring excellent situations, would do well to call on me soon on the premises and examine for themselves. William Weaver. Coosa County, Ala. May 16, ‘48. Volume II, No. 30. July 25, 1848. Scarcely a stagecoach, or steamboat arrives, without bringing more or less of the brave volunteers, who left their homes, their families, their relatives, and all, to contend for the honor and rights of our country. Many of them look in fine health and vigor, while as many more have sallow and sickly countenances. Among those that went from Coosa are our friends Weaver and Cleaveland. Lieut. Moon from Autauga, we learned, passed through this place on his way to the Talladega Springs, in very bad health. The Honorable William R. King took his seat as a senator from Alabama, in place of Gov. Bagby, on the 13th inst. Honorable D. H. Lewis presented his credentials. Alabama penitentiary. The following persons have been received at this institution as convicts. George Marwood from Mobile County for the crime of grand larceny sentenced for two years. James Groves, for robbery, sentenced 15 years. A. C. Cruamp, from Mobile County, for stealing sentenced for three years. John S. Marshall, from Sumter County, for assault with attempted murder sentenced for seven years. Ratification meeting. According to previous notice, a portion of the democrats of Tallapoosa County, met at the courthouse in Dadeville, on Saturday 15th inst. for the purpose of responding to the nominations of the Baltimore convention. On motion, Col. C. Stone was called to the chair, and James T. Shackelford was requested to act as Secretary. On motion of James M. Pearson Esq. a committee of 5 was appointed to report resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting. The chair appointed J. M. Pearson, J. J. Holley, M. J. Bulger and J. J. Smith. During the absence the committee in preparing suitable resolutions, the meeting was addressed by J. P. Leftwich, Matthew Lyle Esq. and by S. M. Strong of Chambers County…. Married. On Thursday evening 20th inst., by D. H. Erwin, Esq., Mr. James F. Welch of Montgomery County, to Miss Julian R. Bickley, of Coosa County. Runaway in jail. Committed to the jail of Autauga county as a runaway slave, on the 13th of July, a Negro man, who says his name is Bill and belongs to Mr. Ward, who he says lives near Marion in Perry County, Alabama. The said Negro is a dark complexion, large eyes, and shows his teeth very much. Is low and well set, has a pleasant countenance and says he is a plasterer by trade. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property and take him away or he will be dealt with according to allow. James Klepper Jr.. Sheriff. Kingston Alabama, July 25, 1848. State of Alabama, Autauga county. Special orphans court, July 12, 1748 (sic). Isaac Stevens guardian of Jeptha Moore, Archibald Moore, and Lucinda Moore, heirs of Rachel Moore, deceased, having removed beyond the jurisdiction of this court without having settled his accounts as such guardian, and on application of the said heirs by attorney, it was ordered by the court the publication be made … Volume II, No. 31 August 1, 1848 Fourth of July. The citizens in the neighborhood of Kelly’s Mills, in Coosa County, celebrated the glorious Fourth of July in a becoming manner, at which John A. Graham, Esq., delivered a spirited and enthusiastic address, and Henry W. Cox, Esq. read the Declaration of Independence….The following persons presented toasts on the occasion: R. H. Shelton, John Kelly, Elias Kelly, W. T. Stubblefield, W. Hammond, S. M. Davis, Alfred P. Allen, John A. Graham, P. J. Franklin, Sam’l Harrison, James Cardin, P. M. Patterson, R. McGrady, John Stephens, Jesse Allen, Z. W. Parish, S. M. Smith, R. R. Taylor, George Milton. Ratification meeting at Rockford, Coosa County. A large and respectable meeting of the Democrats of Coosa County was held at Rockford, on Monday, the 24th day of July, 1848, for the purpose of ratifying the nominations of the Baltimore convention for President and Vice President of the United States, and also to appoint sub-electors for the County, of which William W. Morris, Esq., was appointed chairman, and John A. Graham, secretary….N. S. Graham, Esq., moved that a committee of three be appointed to craft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting. The Chair appointed Hon. E. Pond, F. F. Foscue, and John M. Hamilton. A committee of five was appointed to choose sub-electors for the county. Committee members were John Hardy, G. LaF. Mason, John Gaddis, Bolling Hall, and Mr. Edwards. The sub-electors appointed were T. W.T. McCain, W. W. Morris, D. W. Cleveland, John A. Graham, Samuel Spigener, F. F. Foscue, John Looney, ames H. Weaver, William M. Lindsay, N. Smith Graham, Col. H. Rose, Col. Bennett S. Griffin, Malcolm D. Graham. Flour mills. We received during last week a sample of the beautiful flour that is made by the mills of Messrs. Rogers and Holzclaw on Hatchesofka creek 8 miles north of Wetumpka, which we think excels any flour that it has been our fortune to see in our market. The specimens sent us, was made of what is termed “second quality wheat” and is of the prettiest and white kind, making beautiful biscuits. These mills, we learn, have but recently been converted into flour mills and should these enterprising gentlemen continue to make as superior flour as the specimen, we have no doubt that they will sustain in a short time as being the best mills in the county. We have been requested by the members of the order of G. G. H’s of Wetumpka, to return their sincere thanks to Miss Amanda McNeil, for the beautiful laurel wreath, which she presented them on the Fourth of July. It is said that this wreath is one of the most beautiful things that could have been made, being wrought in the neatest and most tasty manner, indicating much skill in the art for this young lady. Married. In Clinton, Jones County, Georgia, on the 18th of July, R. C. Shorter, Esq., of this city, to Miss Caroline Billingslea, of the former place. Notice. Whereas, my wife Eliza Ann Roney, has without provocation, left my bed and board, this is to give notice to all persons that I will no longer be responsible for debts of her contracting. Benjamin Roney. Montgomery County, Alabama, August 1, 1848. State of Alabama, AutaugaCounty. Regular orphans court, July 24, 1848. Ordered that notice be given to William T. Honeycutt, Thomas Graham in right of his wife Sarah, and Zachariah Honeycutt, now resident heirs of the estate of William Honeycutt deceased, notifying them that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, has been presented to the court for probate,…William N. Thompson, Jr. clerk. August 1, 1848. Mortgage sale. By virtue of a deed of mortgage executed to Louis Tyus and Benjamin W. Saxon, on the 28th day of July, A. D., 1846 by Robert W. Simpson, to secure the payment of a certain debt therein described …I shall proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public outcry for cash, at the west end of the bridge in the city of Wetumpka, on Saturday the 19th day of August, 1848, a negro boy named Dick, aged about 20 years, qualities unexceptionable, and can be seen at the “Tontine”. Benjamin W. Saxon. Wetumpka, July 28, 1848. State of Alabama, Coosa County, Orphans Court, Vacation, July 25, 1848. This day came Alvin A. McWhorter and files his petition showing among other things, that on the 4th day of January, 1837, A.B. Northrop, John Duncan and E. W. Gilbert, executed to him a bond, conditioned to make good and lawful titles in fee simple, to the said Alvin A., when he should pay the sum of $1540, etc. to lots No. 14, 20, and 21, in square C. of original lot 181 according to subdivision of said original lot, etc. and further, that on the 23rd day of December, 1843, Samuel Catlin acknowledges the assignment or transfer of the bond of E. Simms, to the foregoing described lots, and obligates himself to comply with the conditions of said bond, etc., and further, on the 22day of October 1843, H. M. Northrup executed his bond to said petitioner, conditioned to make good and sufficient titles to lots No. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, and the North half of Lot No. 7, also lots No. 6 and 7, all of original lot 181, etc., in the city of Wetumpka and upon which bond the said Samuel Catlin obligates himself to comply with the conditions as aforesaid, on the 23rd day December, 1843, and said Alvin A. McWhorter further sets forth in his petition that he has complied with all the conditions entered into by him, and representatives of said Simms have refused to make titles direct to petitioner, but have made them to Samuel Catlin, etc., and that the said Samuel Catlin having departed this life before making titles to the foregoing described lots, to petitioner, or any part of them, but being ready and willing so to do, and further, that petitioner is apprised that letters of administration, on the estate of said Samuel Catlin, deceased, have been granted to N. Smith Graham, he prays said administrator be ordered and desired to execute titles to said afore-described lots to the said Alvin A. McWhorter …I. W. Suttle, Clerk. August 1, 1848. Volume II, No. 33 August 15, 1848 During a thunder shower on Monday evening the 7th inst., two cows belong to Mr.Neil Blue, of Montgomery were killed by lightning. A. J. Cotton was re-elected clerk of the County Court at Talladega County on the first Monday in August. We learn that Mr. James J. Barber was elected tax collector of Autauga County on the first Monday in August over Mr. McCord, his opponent. Drowned. The Dallas Gazette of the 2nd inst. says “that Mr. William L. Kennedy the mail driver from Selma, through Cahawba, to Bragg’s store, was drowned in the Alabama River opposite this place, last Saturday night about nine o’clock. He had driven to the bank of the River just before the ferry boat reached the landing, and through an unfortunate mistake, the night being very dark, drove his horse into the water some 15 feet above the usual place of landing, and the current soon carried horse, vehicle and driver beyond the reach of help. The plunging of the horse and the cries of the unfortunate man were heard for some distance down the stream, but no one being there but the ferrymen, no assistance could be rendered - they were soon buried by the rapid current of the River. Mr. Kennedy was an infirm old man, his lower limbs having been rendered almost useless by paralysis, and we suppose was unable to make any effort to save himself. The body was found in Kings landing last Monday, and interred. The vehicle was also recovered, but the mail has not been found.” We regret to hear this melancholy event, as Mr. Kennedy was one of the braves who had to submit to the ignominious surrender of Gen. Hull, and was a witness to the heroism of Gen. Cass on that occasion. He contracted in the cold dungeons of Canada the disease that has ever since made him an invalid. Thomas T. Wall was elected Sheriff of Coosa County, on the first, Monday in August, and the Rev. Mr. Ellis elected tax collector. Died. In Autauga County on Friday 4th inst., Antionett Adela, daughter of Dr. B. W. and Mary C. Saxon, aged about ten years. On the 12th instant, in Montgomery County of fever, Benjamin Franklin, only child of W. W. Waller aged 5 years and 27 days. We are authorized to present the name of Col. Edward Croft, to the voters of the 17th Brigade Alabama Militia, as a candidate for Brigadier General, of said Brigade, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Brigadier General Talbot. Election takes place on the 16th of September. Well Diggers, Attend!! Any person who is skilled in the art of digging wells, in clay and rock, can find several jobs and good pay, by calling at this office, or at the Coosa Hall. Wetumpka, August 1, 1848. $20 reward. Escaped from jail, Coosa County, Alabama; a man by the name of William Williams alias ( Cullier Williams) about five feet 5 or 6 inches high, dark complexion, has heavy eyebrows, and sickly appearance; Said Williams was committed to jail to await his trial under charge of attempt to murder, the above reward of $20 will be paid to any person that will deliver the said Williams to me at Rockford, or lodge him in some Jail in this State so that I may safely get him. A. G. Hallmark, Sh’ff. Aug. 7, 1848. The State of Alabama. Coosa County. Orphans Court Vacation July 31, 1848. This day came William M. Lindsey, administrator of the estate of James Lindsey deceased, and files his accounts and vouchers for final settlement of said estate…J. M. Suttle, Clerk.