MADISON COUNTY TN - NEWSPAPERS - February 1851 - June 1831 *************************************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sarah Hutcherson *************************************************************************************** SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 5,1831 OBITUARY..Died at his residence near Brownsville on the 25th,Col.Richard NIXON,in the 62nd year of his age.He,with a numerous and amiable family,was among the very first who ventured to locate themselves amid the wilds of Haywood,when the Indians still roamed at large around.As chairman of the bench of Magistrates and County Trustee,he rendered many and important services.He was a native of North Carolina,and for many years as a member of her Legislature. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 5,1831 DIED..In Brownsville on Saturday the 22nd ult.,Doctor Stephen S.CHILDRESS. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 12,1831 FATAL ACCIDENT..On Saturday last Halling S.USHER was found upon the floor of his room at the residence of John F.SCOTT,near Montgomery,in this county,shot through the heart.The circumstances of his death are not known,but the verdict of a jury of inquest,summoned by F.M.NIVEN,Esq.,after an examination of the body,the room,etc.,was that 'he came to his death by the accidental discharge of a pistol' in his own hands,while in the act of loading it.Young USHER was nineteen years of age,and the only son of wealthy parents,residing in Wilmington,N.C.,who sent him to this state about five years ago,to receive his education under Mr.SCOTT. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 19,1831 NASHVILLE- FEB.11TH,1831..Several unpleasant and fatal accidents happened among our colored population during the week.A free man was found on Cedar street frozen to death; probably in conquence of exposure during intoxication. A slave belonging to MR.MATTHEW WATSON was killed by the falling of a shed under which he was setting. A slave belonging to the estate of the late JOHN CHILDRESS,in a contest with another slave on Water street near the river bank,was knocked down the precipice about thirty feet perpendicular and received a blow upon the head of which he died on Sunday last.The negro,HARRY by whom he was thus thrown down.has been tried and convicted of manslaughter,and sentenced to be branded and receive thirty-nine lashes. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 26,1831 DIED..In Henderson County,on the 24th December last,Capt.Wm.NEILL,a soldier of the Revolution,aged 90 years.He was a native of Iredell County,N.C. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 26,1831 NEGROES FOR SALE..On Friday,April 8th,will be sold for cash at the Dwelling of the late Col.Willis LEWIS,on Clear Creek in Hardeman county upwards of 80 negroes,they are sold for the purpose of closing a deed of trust executed by the late Col Willis LEWIS. Henry M.MILLER,Trustee. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 26,1831 $20 REWARD..Runaway from subscriber,Leonard SMITH,on the 1st inst.,living 8 miles south of Covington,Tenn.,a negro man by the name of GEORG,about 26 years old; dark complexion; spare buils; slim face; wears his hair combed very high before; about 5' 9 or 10".He wore off a black fur hat and homespun clothes.It is supposed he will aim to go to some of the free States,or to the State of N.C.,as he was bought from latter place. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE FEBRUARY 26,1831 COMMITTED..To the jail of Madison county on the 20th inst.,a yellow negro man,who calls himself AUSTIN,says he belongs to MRS.LUCY GOFF of Bedford Co.Va and left her on the 27th of December last.He is about 45 or 50 years of age.He was trying to get to JOSHUA HOLLEY,who he says owns his wife.The true owner is ask to come forward,prove property and pay charges,and take him away. DAVID SHROPSHIRE,JMC. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 5,1831 MARRIED..On Thursday the 28th ult.,by B.COLEMAN,Esq., MR.JOSEPH J.HAWKINS to MRS.SARAH MINOR,daughter of MR.THOMAS BOND,all of Haywood County. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 5,1831 LOOK HERE..The heirs of AARON HARGROVE,who emigrated some years ago from Hyde County,N.C. or from county adjoining to the State of Tennessee,will hear of something greatly to their advantage,by applying to ISAAC POWELL,Esq.,on Waccamaw Lake in Columbus County,N.C. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 5,1831 FOUND..A promissory Note of hand given by PRESTLEY HAULDING,and payable to MARY WALKER,dated February 7th,1831. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 12,1831 DIED..In BROWNSVILLE on Saturday night last,Mr.PLEASANT C. FROST,aged about 21 years,formerly of White County. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 12,1831 DIED..In Lincoln County on the evening of the 23rd of February at his residence,JOSEPH GREER,Esq.,in the 75th year of his age. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 12,1831 DIED..In Dyer County,MARK MITCHELL,aged about 65 years-for many years a citizen of Rutherford County from which he emigrated about 12 months since. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 12,1831 DOCTOR WILLIAM ESTES..has settled permanently in the town of Randolph and will practice Medicine in that place and its vicinity.Randolph;Tipton County,Feb.26th. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 12,1831 DIED..At his residence,near Brownsville,on the 25th ult.,Col.RICHARD NIXON,in the 62nd year of his age. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 12,1831 DIED..In Brownsville,on Saturday the 22nd ult.,Dr.STEPHEN S.CHILDRESS. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 19,1831 MARRIED..In Little Rock,I.T.,on Wednesday the 2nd.,inst.Mr.WM.T.YEOMANS to MISS MARTHY A.W.NASH,daughter of the late JOHN T.NASH of Bellevue,Mo. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 19,1831 DIED..In Randolph on the 10th inst.,MR.JAMES M.GIBSON,Post Master at that place,and formerly a resident of this town. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 19,1831 DIED..In Covington,on the night of the 10th inst.,MR.SAMUEL TOMPSON,Deputy Sheriff of Tipton Co.,formerly from Chathan Co.N.C. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 26,1831 DIED..On Tuesday the 8th ult.,Col.JOHN McCLURE,merchant of Lexington,Henderson Co.,a native of Ireland,but for some years a resident of this State. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MARCH 26,1831 DIED..In this town on Sunday last,ISAAC,a colored man,aged about 70 years; for many years an honest and indudterous resident of this town.He was familarly known as "UNCLE ISAAC," and was much respected by all who knew him-fully verifying the assertion that "many a noble heart beats beneath a dusky form." SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 2,1831 DIED..At his residence near Poplar Corner,on the night of 26th,ult.,MR.WILLIAM LACY,formerly of Pitt County,N.C.,leaving an affectionate wife and four small children to mourn.The deceased emigrated to this place about 12 months since. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 2,1831 DIED..At his residence near place,Mr.RICHARD H.HIGHT-aged about 45 years. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 2,1831 DIED..At Covington the 10th inst.,in the 32nd.year of his age,SAMUEL THOMPSON,deputy sheriff of Tipton Co.,formerly of Orange Co.N.C.(You'll notice differences in spellings and counties.I type the items as written.) SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 16,1831 MARRIED..On the 10th inst.,MR.BENJAMIN WEST of Kentucky to MISS ELIZABETH R.COZART of this county. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 16,1831 MARRIED..On Tuesday evening last by Rev.JOSEPH BALLOW; MR.JOHN BROOKS to Miss ADELINE WILSON,all of Lexington,Henderson Co. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 16,1831 MARRIED..In Dyersburg,on the 24th ult.,MR.T.P.WALKER to MISS MARY MITCHELL,daughter of the late MARK MITCHELL,Esq.,formerly of Rutherford Co. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 16,1831 NEGROES FOR SALE..By virtue of a deed of trust,executed to me by ALEXANDER McCULLOUGH Iwill sell at public auction at the Court house in the town of Dyersburg on Monday next for ready money,the negroes conveyed to me by said Deed,described therein as follows: a negro woman LUCY and child KATHY,negro girl,CLARY,aged 12 years,negro boy NED aged about 6 years,negro child aged about 5 years(not named),negro man aged about 35 years(not named),negro man ARCH,aged 45 years,negro CAESAR,aged 45 years,and negro girl CHARITY aged 17 years. BERRY GILLESPIE,Trustee:April 16,1831. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 16,1831 $100 REWARD..Runaway from JOSEPH CLAY,Dyer County,Tenn.,a bright mulatto boy named LEWIS,aged 19 or 20 years,a tall slim fellow,one of his ankles considerably larger than the other,long hair generally worn in ringletts.No doubt he will try to pass himself as a free man and perhaps using the papers of MARTIN JOHNSON of Dyer County in whose name he will probably attempt to pass. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 23,1831 MARRIED..On Wednesday evening last,the 20th,last,Dr.JAMES H.WALKER of Haywood County to Miss ISABELLA S.MERREDITH of Denmark. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 30,1831 $100 REWARD..Runaway from EDWARD H.BURCHETT,Dyer Co.Tenn.,on Tuesday the 19th inst.,three negro men- DICK,GRANDERSON,and PERIMUS.They went off together intending as I have understood to travel nights until they reached Ohio or some free states.DICK is forty years of age,low and well made,of yellow complexion,he stutters when spoken to especially if alarmed and is very fond of drinking and singing.GRANDERSON (his son)is about 18 years,of dark colour,he has thick lips,small eyes,awkard and sulky.PERIMUS is black and about 30 years,six feet high,he is a good cooper. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 30,1831 BEAR CREEK..(very odd story)Departed this life on Bear Creek on the night of the 3rd inst.,Capt.ALLEN SLOAN,Major JOSEPH DARK,Messers.MATTHEW and GEORGE TUCKER,David GLENN esq.,and the Rev.JOHN DOZIER; with many other common laymen.(that's it.) SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE APRIL 30,1831 NOTICE..Will be sold in Dyersburg in the county of Dyer,on Monday the 30th of May,three negroes,belonging to the estate of NATHANIEL BENTON deceased. CLEMENT C.JAMESON,Adm'r. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 7,1831 MARRIED..on Tuesday evening the 3rd inst.,Mr.G.B.LOFTIN to Miss Teresa M.BEDFORD,all of this county. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 14,1831 MARRIED..In Tipton County on Tuesday evening,the 12th insy.,Mr.SAMUEL H.BAUGHN to Miss NANCY DURHAN of the same place,daughter of Maj.THOMAS DURHAM. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 21,1831 HOMICIDE..On Saturday last whilst working on the Bolivar road,nine miles from the place,an altercation took place between two young men; MAHON and IRWIN,which resulted in the death of the later,by means of a blow strickin by a hoe. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 21,1831 FATAL ACCIDENT..The steamboat COOSA was sunk on Saturday night last by running foul of the HUNTRESS a short a short distance below New Madrid-seven lives were lost,together the entire boat and cargo. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 28,1831 MARRIED..On the 19th inst.,by Parson BELLEW,Mr.JAMES BANKS to Miss ELIZABETH F.HENDRICK,all of Henderson County. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 28,1831 MARRIED..In Shelby County on Tuesday evening last by the Rev.DAVID O.SHATTUCK,Mr.SIMON T.TURNER of this county to Miss MARTHA A.EDDINS,daughter of Major WASHINGTON EDDINS. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 28,1831 MARRIED..On the same evening,Mr.JESSEE BROWN of this county to Mrs.BROADNAX of Fayette. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE MAY 28,1831 NOTICE..All persons indebted to the estates of THOMAS and STEPHEN LACY,deceased are requested to come forward and settle the same; and all those having claims against the said estated are requested to present them for payment with the time prescribed by law. May 7th- 3t H.R.LACY adm'r. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 4,1831 FATAL OCCURANCE..We learn from the Post rider from Covington,that a murder was committed in that town a few nights since by JOHN HURST on the body of TAYLOR RHODES,a highly respected citizen of Tipton County.The circumstances attending the transaction are but partially known by our informant-except that HURST struck the deceased a violent blow on the head with a chair,from the effects of which he soon after expired.HURST made his escape. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 4,1831 6 CENTS REWARD,AND NO CHARGES..Runaway from the subscribers on the 12th inst.,an indented apprentice to the Gin making business,named GEORGE LUCAS.Said LUCAS is about 20 years old,small stayue,lazy looks,and more so in actions,of dark complexion and black eyes; wore away a wool hat-light Satinett frock coat and Bang up pantaloons.He will probably try to pass as a proffessor of religion,but people had better beware.WM.BLACKBURN & JOHN WILLIAMSON. Brownsville-May 20,1831. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 18,1831 STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT..We learn from a gentleman directly from Randolph that the steamer "DANIEL BOONE" on the night of the 7th inst,while ascending the Mississippi in the Canadian Reach,run upon a snag and sank within 15 or 20 minutes-no lives lost,boat and cargo lost. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 18,1831 ANOTHER STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT..We learn from a Shawneetown paper that the steamers "HUDSON" and "ORLEANS",a few days since ,came in contact with each other,the former ascending,the latter descending the Mississippi River-the boilers of the ORLEANS were misplaced,and her guard kitchen and wheel house entirely carried away.The HUDSON also received injury but not so material as that of the ORLEANS.No lives lost. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 18,1831 ANOTHER STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT- FROM BOLIVAR PALLADUIM ON THE 10TH..By letter addressed to a citizen of this place,we learn that the "STEAMER HOME," on her way from Cincinnati to Wheeling,took fire and was so rapid was the progress of the flames,that the passengers had merely time to save themselves,a part of them jumping in the River.The loss of Baggage,Cargo,and Vessel is total. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 18,1831 A TRIFLING FELLOW..is going about the District,who calls himself C.W.RICHARDS (late from London)Renovator..making old clothes new,d&c.The public are cautioned against this rogue..he takes special care wherever he goes to decamp,without the ceremony of taking a formal adieu or settling up arrears. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 18,1831 ALSO..a young fellow of decent appearance by the name of William SMOOT,late from Virginia,pretending to be in possession of a large sum of money for the purpose of buting land,has visited our District and we are informed,rather imprudently broke into Brownsville jail,from which he has been released and is now going at large.The public are advised of this fellow,as he is a great swindler. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 18,1831 $50 REWARD..Ranaway from the subscriber,living ten miles south of Somerville,Tenn.,Sunday evening,the 29th ulti,a very likely and tolerably light complected mulatto man,about 5'8"or 9" high,trim made with a thin visage,about 22 or 23 years old.Had on when he ran away,a mixed roundabout homespun coat,a pair of blue casimere pantaloons about half worn,a black hat tolerably well worn,and a new domestic shirt.Any person delivering said man to me at my home shall receive the above reward with all necessary expenses. REUBEN WEBB JUNE 3,1831. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 25,1831 MARRIED..In this county on Thursday evening,the 16th inst.,JOSEPH HAINES to MARGARET DAVIS. On the same night SANDY DAVIS to LUCY HAINES. SOUTHERN STATESMAN JACKSON,TENNESSEE JUNE 25,1831 $100 REWARD-STOP THE MURDERER..Whereas WILLIAM CONDREN,who was committed to my custody in the jail of the county of Lafayette in the Territory of Arkansas,charged with the murder of JOHN S.GARDNER,having on the night of the 4th ist,escaped from my custody and jail.Now therefore,I,JOSHUA MORRISON,sheriff and keeper of said jail offer this reward.The said WM.CONDREN is a person about 21 years of age,5'11" high,of slender form,has light blue eyes,rather light colored hair,fair skin,a little freckled in the face and a small mole about the size of a common pea on his right jaw out of which some hair grows,has imprinted on one and perhaps both of his arms apparently with powder the letters,W.C.; he had on when he escaped a close bodied coat of brown colored jeans cloth,considerably worn,a black fur hat with bell crown,considerably worn,a Marseilles vest with yellow strips passing around his body,other dress not recollected.5th JUNE 1831. JOSH MORRISON,Shff & jailor of Lafayette Co. ,A.T. saramai@bellsouth.net SARAH HUTCHERSON