Houston Texas Newspaper Notices 1839-1844 ************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *************************************************************************** Contributed by Marilyn Hoye Other Articles of Interest from the Houston Morning Star Newspaper, 1839-1844: 250 Dollars Reward--I the undersigned will give the above reward of $250 for the apprehension and delivery of William R. BELL, John D. JAMESON, Doctor James ADAMS, Henry AUGUSTUS, C. PILKINGTON and John BALL, who broke jail from this city about twelve o'clock on Saturday night last, January the 18th, 1840, stealing from some of our citizens six or seven horses, to me in this city in the county of Harris, or to be confined in any jail within the Republic, that they may be brought to justice : or a liberal reward will be paid for the apprehension of either of them delivered and c. as above. William R. BELL, formerly from Louisville or Lexington Kentucky, was committed to jail on the charge of murdering Erasmus D. RHOTON in this city on Monday the 24th day of December last, from 21 to 24 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark complexion, dark fair hair, if discovered will probably be dressed in a black coat as he lately purchased one, no doubt intended to prevent being recognized. John D. JAMESON, a native of Virginia, formerly a lieutenant in the Texian army, by trade a tailor, committed to jail on the charge of murdering on WILSON, in this county in the month of January, 1839, is about 34 years old, 6 feet 1 inch high, dark complexion, brown eyes, rather speckled, face powder burned, generally wears a brown frock coat rather new, is very much given to drinking and when drunk very quarrelsome. Doctor James ADAMS, also committed on a charge of murder, is about 50 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, his hair rather grey, of a feminine voice, fair complexion full face, dress not recollected. Henry A. PILKINGTON, a native of England, committed to the county jail on a charge of grand larceny, is about 35 to 40 years old, about 6 feet 1 inch high, of dark complexion, wears a drab colored coat. John BALL, committed for cattle stealing, is about 30 years old, 6 feet high; neither dress nor description recollected. All those who are friendly to humanity and love to see the laws properly enforced, and have any regard for the morals of a civilized community, are requested to give their aid in bringing to justice the aforesaid assassins, etc. John W. MOORE, Sheriff. 1/21/1840:3 Lost--On the evening of the 18th inst., near Messrs League, Andrews, & Co's. auction room, a package of money containing about four thousand five hundred dollars. A reasonable reward will be given to the finder by delivering the same to the undersigned, who can be found at all times at Carradine's auction room. J. H. LEARNED. 2/22/1840:3 75 Dollars Reward--I will give the above reward for the apprehension and confinement in any jail of the Republic of Texas, of a certain Samuel BOWERS, who stole my horse, saddle and bridle, on the 1st inst., and has not since been heard of--and the same reward of seventy-five dollars for the horse, saddle and bridle. The horse is American, color iron grey, white main and tail, and red ears; where the saddle fits on the withers, there has been a sore which is still tender. BOWERS is about 47 years of age, 6 feet and upwards in height, has black hair and black eyes; he had on when he left, a green roundabout and overcoat, and a pair of blue jeans pantaloons. James DOSWELL, White Oak Bayou, 9 miles from Houston. 2/22/1840:3 A serious accident occurred in Austin at the anniversary celebration of the 2nd. A cannon went off while Colonel Thomas William WARD was loading it; and shattered his right arm in so shocking a manner, that it was necessary to amputate it near the shoulder. This gentleman lost a leg at the storming of San Antonio in 1835. 3/10/1840:2 Another wholesale escape--last Saturday night the jail in this city was again broken open, and four prisoners escaped. Their names are John BALL, John FLESCHER, A. S. M'DONALD, and J. B. WYET; the whole four were confined to await their trial for larceny, at the next session of the District Court. BALL is one of those who escaped two or three months ago, and was retaken. The means adopted to effect their release, by these refugees, was to saw off the bars of the windows with a case knife, and twist them off. A Pole was confined in the same room with them, but his body was too large to permit passage through the opening. 4/6/1840:2 $200 Reward will be given, for the apprehending...: John BALL, aged about thirty-three years, about six feet high, dark hair, blue eyes; who was committed for grand larceny. J. B. WYOTT, aged about 28 or 29, light hair, about five feet eight inches high, committed on a charge of felony. A. S. M'DONALD, aged about 24 years, black hair, light complexion, about five feet eight inches high; committed for larceny. John C. FLISCHER, (A German) who speaks French, aged about 33 years, light complexion, wears large sandy whiskers, about five feet five or six inches high, stout built, and wore a coarse drab colored roundabout...4/11/1840:3 We are happy to announce the arrival of Col. Thos. Wm. WARD in this city; he came in from Austin yesterday. We are pleased to see he has recovered from the terrible accident that lately occurred. 5/4/1840:2 $350 Reward--Broke Jail--I will give two hundred and fifty dollars reward in Texas promissory notes, for the apprehension and delivery to me in the county jail of Harris county, of James H. WHARTON, who was committed to jail for the murder of one JAMIESON, in the city of Houston, on the night of the fourth of July last, and broke jail on Monday night the 28th of September, inst; he was an Irishman by birth, about 5 feet high, dark complexion, is of a very pleasing address, when drunk is very quarrelsome, and writes a good hand, when he left had on a blue dress coat a little worn and jeans pants, and was in delicate health. I will also give one hundred dollars reward in Texas promissory notes for the apprehension and delivery as above of Hugh MALOY, committed for horse stealing, and made his escape in company with WHARTON; said MALOY is about five feet six inches high, light hair, gray eyes and when spoken to has a down cast look, unless drunk; had on when he left a jeans coat and a white hat. 10/1/1840:3 Petition for divorce Jane BROOKS (TYLER) and Orville T. TYLER. 10/22/1840:3 Petition for divorce Nancy B. IRON and William H. IRON, County of Montgomery. 8/28/1841:3 Libel for Divorce Robert C. INGRAHAM vs. Elizabeth BOWLES. 11/2/1841:1 Steam Boat Accident--For the first time since the establishment of this newspaper, we believe for the first time since the navigation of our waters, it becomes the editor's painful duty to record a loss of life from the explosion of a steam-engine. The ALBERT GALLATIN, on her passage from Houston to Galveston, when within eight miles of the latter place, burst one of her boilers, killing five persons. A rumor of this sad accident reached us as early as Friday last, but hoping the report might prove unfounded, and fearing to harass the feelings of the relatives and friends of those on board, by a too-early and incomplete account of the misfortune, we restrained our anxiety to be foremost in giving to the public what might be considered an item of news, until the arrival of the Steamer DAYTON, on Sunday morning, confirmed the intelligence, and left no further room for hope or doubt--We copy from the CIVILIAN a list of the persons killed and wounded: Killed--Mr. John NELSON, Pilot. Mr. CHERRY, from Alabama, passenger. Mr. HEATH, barkeeper. A negro man belonging to Mr. UGLOW, and one of the stewards. Wounded--Thomas GIBBONS of Somerset county Maryland, dangerously scalded, Thomas CAREY, fireman do. do. Thos. CONNOR, of Galveston, slightly. John NOYES, deck hand, slightly do. John CARTER, Cook, slightly do. Capt. LATHAM, brig. Cuba, do. do. Capt. WHITTLESEY, schr. S. INGRAM do.do M. GIRAUD of N. O. do.do. 12/25/1841:2 Gen. HENDERSON--We learn from the Redlander, that the trial of this gentleman for killing N. B. GARNER, took place before the investigating court, consisting of John H. LEWIS, J. T. PATTERSON, and R. WHITTLESAY, Esqs., on the 25th ult. The Redlander says "the testimony was quite voluminous, and the trial lasted until late on Saturday night. It will be gratifying to the numerous friends of Gen. HENDERSON here and abroad, to learn that after a full hearing of all the testimony, it was unanimously pronounced by the court, a case of clear, justifiable homicide--a decision that was received by applause by those present, and is very generally approved by the community. Gen. HENDERSON, the moment after GARNER was killed, surrendered himself to the civil authority, and demanded a full investigation of the whole transaction, which terminated honorably to himself, and resulted in his entire and unconditional discharge. 12/13/1842:2 Son of Judge SMITH--The Texian contains an extract of a letter written from Independence, Missouri, mentioning that the son of Judge SMITH, who was captured at Austin about two years since, had arrived at Independence, Missouri, and is in the possession of Mr. L. JONES, of the firm Jones, Lewis, and Tod. He was purchased from the Commanches by Mr. John ROLAND, of Taos, for sixty dollars. Mr. ROLAND has generously made no charge for his ransom. Mr. JONES intends to keep the boy at Independence, until he hears from his relatives. 1/10/1843:2 Arrest--Col. L. P. COOK, who was engaged in the late melancholy affray at Austin, has been arrested under a warrant issued by Judge BAYLOR, charged with the murder of Capt. LEWIS. Col. C. is in close confinement and will not be admitted to bail. 9/19/1843:2 Notice--This is to caution all persons from trusting my wife, Temperence BISHOP, on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting, or trading with her for any bedding or furniture, as she has no right to sell any article whatever; the law will be enforced against all that buy, and the articles taken away. Josiah BISHOP. 9/19/1844:3 Premeditated Murder--Committed on the 8th inst., by one John ARNOLD on Wm. STEPHENSON, a citizen of West Liberty. The said ARNOLD is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, dark complexion, a large Roman nose, quick and fine spoken. It is believed that ARNOLD is not his name, it is supposed his name is GORMOND. A reasonable reward will be paid to anyone who will apprehend the said ARNOLD. Reason GREEN. 9/21/1844:4