Valuable Plantation
FOR SALE
The undersigned offers to sell the valuable plantation on which he now resides.....this tract of land consists of 360 acres, and is justly considered one of the best places in Lauderdale county. It is situated only 11 miles from Marion Station on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, on the road leading to Tuscahoma.
There is....a good dwelling house, out houses, Gin House and Orchard, with 180 acres of cleared land....Brown's Creek runs directly through this land, and it it well watered besides, having several fine springs upon it.
Persons who may desire to purchase land can get a good bargain by application to the undersigned, on the place, or to Charles E. Rushing, Marion.
ISHAM K. PRINGLE
Lauderdale Co. Oct. 31, 1857

ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
WHEREAS, letters of administration on the estate of John Williamson, deceased, were granted to the undersigned at the June term, A. D. 1858, of the Probate Court of Newton county, Mississippi.
Now, all persons indebted to said estate, will please come forward and make payment, and all those holding claims against said decedent, will present them duly probated.....
J. C. WILLIAMSON
JOSEPH WILLIAMSON
Admr's

Valuable Farm
CORN, FODDER, STOCK, &c., FOR SALE
I wish to sell the place on which I at present reside, in the northwest part of Copiah county, 18 miles from Haselhurst, and 15 from Shady Grove Depot, on the New Orleans and Jackson Railroad, containing 600 acres, 200 in cultivation.--These lands will yield from 1000 to 1500 lbs cotton per acre, and corn, &c., in proportion.....comfortable dwelling, a good gin and grist mill, and other necessary out-houses in good repair. I will also sell the mules, horses, cattle, hogs, wagons, the growing crop of corn, &c., farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture, with the place if desired. For health this place cannot be surpassed.
As I am determined to sell, the terms will be reasonable. For further particulars call at the place, five miles from Pine Bluff on the Utica road, or address by letter.
J. F. VANCE, Pine Bluff, Miss.
Copiah County, July 10, 1858

Valuable Lands for Sale
I offer for sale....a tract of fine land, containing about eleven hundred acres, lying on Talahalla creek, in the county of Newton where it adjoins Jasper and Smith. A portion of the land is in cultivation, and there are on it comfortable cabins. The tract will be sold in a body, or divided between purchasers.
I have also other lands lying in Jasper and Newton counties, which I am desirous of selling on terms....Those wishing to buy lands for settlement and cultivation will find it to their interest to give me a call, either at Garlandsville or at my place on Tallahalla.
JAS. T. PAYNE
Garlandsville, July 24, 1858

Negroes and Land for Sale
The undersigned offers for sale, that beautiful and healthy situation known as PEYSANT SPRINGS, or more recently as Tallula Springs, situated 6 miles west from the Lauderdale Springs, three miles from Kemper Springs, and a mile and a half from the Mobile and Ohio Railroad in Lauderdale county, Miss. The tract of land contains about 200 acres, all free productive land; some of it very rich, with sixty or seventy acres in a fine state of cultivation. There is on the place a good two story dwelling, nearly new, with every other house necessary for comfort and convenience; two wells of never failing water, as pure as the State affords. Also, a fine young orchard, containing a great variety of fruit. This place is finely situated for a summer residence, being near the railroad and immediately on the main stage route from Montgomery, Alabama, to Jackson, Mississippi. The waters of Tallula are thought to be the finest chalebeates? in the State. There is now, in full operation, at the place, a fine male and female school, known as Tallula High School. The place will be sold for less than the improvement cost.
I will sell with or without the place, four or five valuable negroes.
Persons wanting such a situation would do well to call on me soon on the premises, as I intend to sell the first opportunity.
Mr. C. E. Rushing, of Marion, Mississippi, and Mr. Jas. M. Maury, at Lauderdale Springs, will give a description of the place and terms, if called on.
W. V. RANEY
Lauderdale County, July 24, 1858

Stop the Thief!
Stolen from the subscriber on the 10th of May, a large black Horse, six or seven years old; one white hind foot....grey around root of the tail....white spot on nose....trots and paces....Any information....addressed to me at Hillsboro, Scott county, Miss. will be very thankfully received.
L. P. MURRELL
Scott county, Miss., June 12, 1858

Land for Sale
The undersigned offers for sale their tract of land, containing two hundred and eighty acres, with STEAM GRIST and SAW MILL on it. About eighty acres of the land is in cultivation, one half of which is prairie, and the remainder sandy hammock. On the place is the best water the country affords.
This tract of land lies four miles west of Garlandsville, 24 miles from the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, and 8 miles from the Southern Road.
JAMES CLARK
JOHN CLARK
July 24, 1858

The State of Mississippi
Wayne County
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the estate of WILLIS L. HORNE , late of Wayne county deceased....Administrator has....filed his account of final settlement with said estate. You are hereby cited to be and appear....before the next regular term of the Probate Court next....in the town of Winchester, on the 2nd Monday in September, and show cause....why said account should not be passed and placed on the records of said Court &c.
E. A. MILLER, Administrator
July 31, 1858

The State of Mississippi
Jasper County
To ---Nobles and A. B. Nobles, her husband, and all other persons interested in the final settlement of the estate of James J. Garrett, deceased:
YOU are hereby cited to be and appear before the Probate Court of Jasper county, Mississippi, at the Court House in Paulding on the first Monday in November next;....show cause....why the final account of L. B. Lassiter, administrator of the estate of James B. Garrett, deceased, should not be allowed....
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 3d day of August 1858
THOMAS W. GRAYSON, Clerk
August 7, 1858

The State of Mississippi
Jasper County
To Mary James, Amanda and Joseph Mallard, heirs--and Martha Mallard, widow of William Mallard, deceased:
....appear before the Probate Court of Jasper county, Mississippi, at the Ciurt House in Paulding....show cause....why final account of William H. Caldwell, administrator of the estate of William Mallard, deceased, should not be allowed....
Given under my hand and seal of office, the 5th day of August A. D. 1858
THOMAS W. GRAYSON, Clerk
August 7, 1858

The State of Mississippi
Jasper County
To Robert Dunbar and John D. Dunbar his guardian, and all other persons interested in the settlement of the Guardianship of Robert Dunbar , minor heir of YOUNG C. DUNBAR, deceased:
....appear before the Probate Court of Jasper county, Mississippi, at the Court House in Paulding, on the first Monday of September next....to show cause....why the final account of Jonathan B. Gough, Guardian and Trustee of Robert Dunbar.... should not be allowed....
Given under my hand and seal of office, the 3rd day of May A. D. 1858
THOMAS W. GRAYSON, Clerk
August 7, 1858

Notice
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors and all other persons interested in the estate of ALEXANDER McLEOD, deceased, that on the 2d Monday in September next, in the Probate court of Wayne county, Mississippi, the court will proceed to investigate, examine and allow all claims registered against said estate....all persons holding claims against said estate....are hereby cited to be and personally appear at said court in the town of Winchester on the 2d Monday in September next, with proofs and vouchers....to establish their claims....
By order of he Hon. John McDonald, Judge of the Probate court of Wayne county, Mississippi--the 24th day of July A. D. 1858
Attest J. W. BOYKIN
Clerk of said court, and commissioner on said estate
July 31, 1858

Administrator's Notice
WHEREAS, letters of administration were granted to the undersigned, administrator of the Estate of Henry Berry, sr, deceased, at the June term, A. D. 1858 of the Hon. Probate court of Simpson county, Mississippi. Now all persons having claims against said estate....will present them....
JOHN P. BERRY, Administrator
July 10, 1858

Citation Notice
WHEREAS, MARY FATHEREE, widow and relict of John D. Fatheree, deceased, has filed a petition in the Probate court of Jasper county for allotment of dower in the following tract....of land, to-wit: Fraction of lot No. 20 beginning at the North East corner of lot No. 19, and running North Eastwardly to Van Buren street--39 feet--to a stake, thence running back through lot No. 20 to the line dividing lots No. 20 and 13, thence along the line dividing lots No. 20 and 13 to the line dividing No. 20 and 19 to the place of beginning....All persons interested in the above....land....appear before the Probate court.... on the first Monday in September next....to show cause....why prayer of said petitioner should not be granted....
Given under my hand and seal of office, the 6th day of July, A. D. 1858
THOS. W. GRAYSON
July 10, 1858

The State of Mississippi
Wayne County
Circuit Court of said County, March term, A. D., 1858
Rowell Boykin
vs................Attachment
R. E. Avera
THIS day, to-wit, the 16th day of March, A. D., 1858, comes the plaintiff by attorney into court, and it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of Mississippi: It is therefore ordered by the Court, that publication be made in the Eastern Clarion....four weeks successively, citing said defendant to....appear.... before the Circuit Court of Wayne county, Miss., on the third Monday of September next....to plead, answer or demur plaintiff's demand, otherwise same will be taken as confessed....
JAMES W. BOYKIN, Clerk
July 10, 1858

The State of Mississippi
Scott County
In the Probate Court of said County
To R. C. G. Meador and W. I. T. Meador and all persons interested in the estate of IRA MEADOR, deceased:
The undersigned Administrator and Administratrix of the estate of IRA MEADOR, decrased, having presented final account....will at next September term....apply for audition and allowance.
You are hereby notified to....personally appear....and show cause....why said final account should not be allowed.
H. C. MEADOR
ELIZABETH MEADOR
Adm'r and Adm'x
July 17, 1858

Insolvent Notice
WHEREAS, at the May term, 1858, of the Probate court of Newton county, Mississippi, the estate of W. W. DRINKWATER was declared insolvent.
....all creditors of said estate are hereby notified to come forward and have their claims duly Probated and registered....within twelve months from the date of this publication....
JOHN H. WELLS, Administrater de bonis non.
July 31, 1858

Notice
WAS committed to the jail of Newton county, on the 12th of June, 1858, by Hampton Wells, Justice of the Peace, a negro boy, who says his name is TONY-- aged 19 or 20 years, copper color, weighs 150 and 160 pounds, slender built, about six feet high, scar on his right foot, iron band on his left ankle; had on when taken up coarse domestic shirt, cotton twilled pantaloons, and says he belongs to Dr. Thomas Meeks, of Sunflower county, Miss.
A. McALPIN, Jailor Newton county
July 17, 1858

DR. T. G. CRAWFORD
We the undersigned citizens of Jasper County, Mississippi, certify that having had Dr. T. G. Crawford in our employment as a Teacher for the last eight months, would return to him our sincere thanks for the faithful performance of the duties of his station, and upon leaving us we tender him our kindest wishes.
Rev J S Terral.....................William Slay
Rev Wm McCormick..........J W Deen
L P Morrison.......................J C Blue
A Bell...................................D A Morris
T C Heidelberg, Sr.............David Rowell
Davisville, Aug 11, 1858

Sad Casualty--Overseer Killed---One of those diabolical deeds, which are rendering the country notorious, occurred in this county, twelve miles below this city, on Sunday last-- Mr. Ford, overseer on the plantation of Mr. John A. Walker was killed by one of the negroes named Wesley....the negro had been ordered by the overseer, shortly after daylight, to attend to a mule that had been neglected--the negro responded that it was not his business to see about the mules, and refused to do as commanded....the overseer....tied the offender and locked him in the smoke house..... Mr. Ford went to the smoke house, attended by his wife, for the purpose of getting out meat for breakfast....As he entered, the negro struck him with the axle tree of a spinning wheel, felling him to the floor. Mrs. Ford's cries brought some of the negroes to the scene....man was borne bleeding and cruelly mangled to his residence. Dr. G. S. Bryan was in attendance, but the skull was fractured, and Mr. Ford died about 11 o'clock. The negro attempted to escape....but soon overtaken....committed to jail....trial....takes place in this city today-- Aberdeen Sunny South 5th Inst.

Mail Robbery--A man by the name of Cash, a stage driver, was arrested this week in Newton county, for robbing the mail.
The proof is said to be conclusive, and we presume he is destined to a long berth in the Institution at Jackson, where people are taken care of at the expense of the State.

Horrid Murder--We stop the press to announce the melancholy intelligence of the murder, in our streets, of one of our oldest citizens, Mr. Wm. R. Hudnall, by J. M. Steele, of this place.
....The wound....was inflicted by a bowie knife in the hands of....Steele. --Enterprize Expositer

Sudden Death--Mr. Chas. Allen, residing 15 miles west, dropped suddenly dead in about fifty yards of his residence, on Monday 9th inst. Mr. A. was an old citizen of this county, was a member of the Presbyterian Church.--Kemper Democrat

Attachment Notice
In Circuit Court of Smith County, Mississippi, to September term 1858
Huey & McKenzie
v.
Thomas J. Long, Jr.
Attachment for the sum of $70.00 from Josiah Blackwell, J. P.
THE attachment in the above stated case having been returned executed, notice is hereby given to the said defendant, that unless he appears in the Circuit Court of Smith county, State of Mississippi....on the 3d Monday of September, 1858....and plead to said action, judgment will be entered and the estate, attached be sold....
Witnes, A. Mangum, Jr., clerk of said court....August 9th, 1858
A. MANGUM, Jr., Clerk
Aug 14, 1858

(Another Attachment Notice was published, same as above, except the parties were John Blackwell vs. Thomas J. Long, Jr. and the amount was $117.80.

State of Mississippi
Chancery Court of Smith County
Leah Long
vs.
Rhos. J. Long, Jr........Bill for Divorce.....
third Monday in July A. D. 1858
....the defendant Thomas J. Long Jr. is not a citizen of the State of Mississippi, but resides beyond the limits thereof....process of this Court cannot be served on him....ordered, that he enter his name herein, or or before the first day of the next term....to be holden at the Court House in the town of Raleigh, on the 3d Monday in September next....and plead answer or demur to Complainant's bill, or several allegations will be taken as confessed....
A. MANGUM Jr., Clerk Chancery Court
Smith County, Mississippi
August 14, 1858

Notice
To T. J. Long, Jr.
Sir:--Take notice that, on the 18th day of September next, 1858, the undersigned solicitor for Leah Long, will proceed to take the testimony of John H. Wood, John Owens, H. M. Morris, and others, before Edward Currie, Master in Chancery....in....Raleigh....on the tiral of the case of Leah Long vs. T. J. Long, Jr., now pending in the Chancery Court of Smith county, Miss. You can cross-examine said witnesses if you think proper.
JOHN C. WILKINSON, Solicitor for Complainant
August 14, 1858

Notice
To all persons, merchants, dealers, or traders, you are hereby lawfully notified and forewarned against trading with Sarah Thames in my name or on my account, for we have made a final separation.
J. L. THAMES
Simpson co.,, July 31, 1858

Lost or Mislaid--A certain promissory note given by Pleasant T. Gillis in favor of N. McKinstry, for $34.50, dated Oct. 1, 1855. I hereby forewarn all persons from trading for said note, and also the maker of the note from paying it to any person except myself, as I shall take immediate steps to establish his claim.
WM. M. SMITH
Enon, Perry co., Miss., July 21, 1858