Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Jennings, John - 1831

RUNAWAYS IN JAIL.
Was committed to the Jail of Claiborne county, on the 30th June, 1831, as a Runaway, a Negro Woman, who says her name is Celia, about four feet eleven inches high, about 30 years of age; had on when committed, a check homespun dress, and says she belongs to James Shannon of Copiah county, that she was sold to said Shannon in February or March last, by James Herrell.  The owner of the above described negro woman, is requested to comply with the law, and take her out of Jail.
JNO. JENNINGS, Jailor, c. c.
Port-Gibson, 2d July, 1831.---35.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 4


LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING in the Post Office at Port-Gibson on the 1st July, 1831, which if not taken out in three months will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
A-- A Armstrong 3, Talbot Arthur, Thsehei Avocat.

B—Eden Brashers 4, D W Brenseale, Fred'k Schwarz Brown, Caty Bodley, James Burns, mrs Sarah Berry, Benjamin Beard 4, Thomas Briscoe, Thomas Bryan, A S Bobbitt, Andrew K Boland, ? Bently, Wm. Bolls, John Y Bernes, John ?, E C Brinton, Lewis Brooks, Hunter Blailock, John & Bryant

C-- George Cummins, G G Cox, William ? 2, Elijah ?, Samuel L Chambliss, William Collens, Phebe Carter, John S Chambliss, Patrick Cornish or Patrick Russum, Rev. John Clark, James Crain, mrs Catherine Crane, John Caldwell, James Cole 2, George S Clark 2, Orange Clark, mrs S W Callender.

D-- Geudbert Devmuerent, William S Douglass 2, William Douglass, David Davis 2, William Daniels, James Downing, John Dill, Alfred R Drake, Rev. B M Drake.

E-F-- James Erwin, Jonathan Edwards, mrs Mary Falls, William Frisby, F P Farmer 2, W J Franks, John Farnandis, John Farrar.

G-- William Galbreth, Machael <sic> or John Go???? Stephen Gray, Martin Guinn, John Grimes, Lemuel Gillespie, Abner E Green, William B Goff, miss Elizabeth Guy, Thomas Grubbs, Jean Gilliland, Rev Thomas Griffin, Benjamin Gibson, miss Mary Greer or Daniel McDonald, William Graves, P B Griffin 2.

H-- H B Hill, Brooke Hill, mrs Susan Hunter, mrs Hambleton, Richard Hudson, James Hoel 2, James Harper, Joseph Harmon, Avid Herlong, David Heaton, John Hancock.

I-J-- E Ingram, mrs Maria D Irwin, William Irein, Dr Enoch Jones, John Jackson, C Jaques, N Jeffries.

K-- Mr Kenley, Matthew W Kyle.

L-- Miss Mary L Leyborne, Wm B Lindsay, C M Lawson, Benjamin N Lindsay, col William Lemmons, George Lester, George Lake 4, Erastus Lum, Daniel Lyons, Israel Lum.

M-- Thos S Mayfield, Alsey Matthews, Calvin Moore, miss Caroline T McGinty 2, mrs Francis Marshall, F Murdock 2, Daniel McCalip, Levi L Morris, monshier Charles Mangus, Kohn W I Minor, Dougald McCall, Martin Moody, John C McLeod, Richard Moore, Thos Moore, James B Moore, Wm McClure, D W Mitchell, Quintillion Middleton, James Moorey, James Moore, Daniel B McLean, W R McAlpine, David C McElwee, Jonathan McCaleb, A G Metcalf.

N-- John Neill, Reuben B Newman, mrs Christ. Neteler, Alfred Noble, Heirs of Levy Norell.

O-- Fielder Offutt.

P-- David Philips, J Patterson, W Perkins, W Payn, R Peyton, mrs Catharine Pickett, James Prince, Nathan Pickett 2, Martin Powell 2, Asaf Parker, Marril Page, John Peeples.

R-- John I W Ross 4, Thos W Robinson, Littleton Raines, Joshua Rundell, Andrew L Robinson 2, Isaac Ross 4, Wm Ray, mrs Cary D Runells, Alison Ross 2, A Ross, John Raille, John Rail, John Rowls, Jas B Robinson, John Robinson, Sarah Rhodes.

S-- Richard Sanders, Saxton Shaw, Benjamin Smith, mr Sutton, V Stamps 3, Josiah B Sugg, Southnaid Scoville 2, Wm Shelberbergen 2, R R Sherkey, Sardin Stone, Wm S Silliman, Joshua Saxon, Madison Sawyer, Jane Spell, L Smith 2, Jacob Slocomb, J B Sugg, J Shuh, Lemuel Smith, Robert Smith 2, David Shumaker, Abraham V Stlaman, James Stenson, Luke C Standefer 2, Robert Spiars, Richmond Shuffield 2, Briant Stroud, John Smith, Thomas Simmons, T B Shaw, William Sayer, Joel Sanders.

T-- Shem Thompson 2, miss Elizabeth Thomson, St Frederick Thomas, John Thatford, Galoviel Thatford, Noadiah Taylor, Ransom Thacker, Richmond H Thomking, Moses Thomas, Alexander Torry, James Torry, Joseph Twiner.

V-- John D Verner {Vermer?}

W-- W H Wright 2, Ulysses Wheeler, miss Matilda Wilkinson, Daniel Willis, sen. 4, Josiah Willis, Daniel Willis, Jr., Marty H Watson, Preston Wilcox, Benjamin Wilcox, Josiah Willis, James M Wilkinson 2, gen W W Walker, Wm Watkins, Reuben White, Elizabeth Watters, Wm White, Earison? Watson, Stephen Wade, Asahel M Wilson, Nathan White, Frederick A Waldoo, Hardy Weems, Wm Wilson.

Y-Z-- Ignatious Yates, mrs Elizabeth Zizer.
JOHN JENNINGS, acting P. M.
Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say “they were advertized.”        35
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column4


ATTACHMENT.
CIRCUIT COURT.
George M. Smith vs. John Robertson.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Attachment in the Circuit Court of Claiborne county, against John Robertson, is now pending for the sum of seventy-two dollars, at the suit of George M. Smith, the above named plaintiff.-- Now unless the said defendant shall appear, give special bail and plead within the time limited for his appearance, Judgment will be entered, and the estate attached will be sold.
P. A. VANDORN, Clk.
By John Jennings, Dy. Clk.
July 1st, 1831.                                                                                                                                                                           35
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 5



TAKEN UP as a stray, by N. McDougal, a BAY HORSE, both hind feet white, a ridge  down his right foot, no brands perceivable, about fifteen hands high; valed at seventy-five dollars.
JNO. JENNINGS, Ranger c.c.
          June 21, 1831                                                                                                                                                                  34

~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 5

Herrell, James - 1831

RUNAWAYS IN JAIL.
Was committed to the Jail of Claiborne county, on the 30th June, 1831, as a Runaway, a Negro Woman, who says her name is Celia, about four feet eleven inches high, about 30 years of age; had on when committed, a check homespun dress, and says she belongs to James Shannon of Copiah county, that she was sold to said Shannon in February or March last, by James Herrell.  The owner of the above described negro woman, is requested to comply with the law, and take her out of Jail.
JNO. JENNINGS, Jailor, c. c.
Port-Gibson, 2d July, 1831.---35.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 4

Shannon, James - 1831

RUNAWAYS IN JAIL.
Was committed to the Jail of Claiborne county, on the 30th June, 1831, as a Runaway, a Negro Woman, who says her name is Celia, about four feet eleven inches high, about 30 years of age; had on when committed, a check homespun dress, and says she belongs to James Shannon of Copiah county, that she was sold to said Shannon in February or March last, by James Herrell.  The owner of the above described negro woman, is requested to comply with the law, and take her out of Jail.
JNO. JENNINGS, Jailor, c. c.
Port-Gibson, 2d July, 1831.---35.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 4

Hedden, I. J. - 1831

TWO OR THREE
BRICKLAYERS,
WILL find constant employment, and liberal wages, if application is made soon, to the undersigned.
I. J. HEDDEN.
Port-Gibson, July 1, 1831.                                                                                                                                                          35t6
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 3

Green, Ann B. - 1831

Washington Hall, Port-Gibson.
The undersigned respectfully informs the public, that she has taken on herself the entire control of this large and commodious establishment, and will use every endeavor to give satisfaction to those who may bestow their patronage.

The Bar will be provided with the best liquors; her Beds entirely new; and the Stabling good, attended by an attentive ostler.

She has made extensive preparations for entertainment of Boarders and Travelers, and hopes to receive a share of public favor.
Ann B. Green.
July 2, 1831.---35.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 3


WASHINGTON HALL,
PORT GIBSON.
THE subscriber begs to leave to inform her friends and the Public, that she has taken that large & Commodious Establishment lately built by Gen. C. Haring, where she intends keeping
A House Of Entertainment
she solicits a share of public patronage.  Strict attention shall be paid to the comfort of those who may favor her with a call.  Being well provided with good rooms, & beds entirely new, she flatters herself, she will be enabled to give satisfaction.

Every care will be taken of horses; having a large stable well stocked, and careful Ostler.
ANN B. GREEN.
Port-Gibson, 26th March, 1830.---21
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 4, Column 1

Brown, Robert P. - 1831

Lost or Stolen,
TWO notes of hand on Thomas W. Beck, drawn in favor of John Hueston, each for the sum of three hundred dollars, one payable next January, and the other payable January 1833.  the public are hereby cautioned against trading for, or purchasing said notes, as they have not been transferred.  Twenty dollars reward will be given for the apprehension of the thief, and his conviction.
Robert P. Brown, Executor.
Of John Hueston, dec'd.
June 28, 1831.                                                                                                                                                                            35
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 3

Hueston, John - 1831

Lost or Stolen,
TWO notes of hand on Thomas W. Beck, drawn in favor of John Hueston, each for the sum of three hundred dollars, one payable next January, and the other payable January 1833.  the public are hereby cautioned against trading for, or purchasing said notes, as they have not been transferred.  Twenty dollars reward will be given for the apprehension of the thief, and his conviction.
Robert P. Brown, Executor.
Of John Hueston, dec'd.
June 28, 1831.                                                                                                                                                                            35
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 3

Beck, Thomas W. - 1831

Lost or Stolen,
TWO notes of hand on Thomas W. Beck, drawn in favor of John Hueston, each for the sum of three hundred dollars, one payable next January, and the other payable January 1833.  the public are hereby cautioned against trading for, or purchasing said notes, as they have not been transferred.  Twenty dollars reward will be given for the apprehension of the thief, and his conviction.
Robert P. Brown, Executor.
Of John Hueston, dec'd.
June 28, 1831.                                                                                                                                                                            35
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 3


MILL STONES.
FOR SALE, by the subscriber, a few COLOGNE MILL STONES, of 28, 30 and 32 in. diameter, of most approved thickness.-- Also a
Spinning Machine,
Which, with the labor off one hand, can gin, card and spin from 30 to 36 cuts cotton thread per day.
THOMAS W. BECK.
Rodney, 23 Dec. 1830.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 4, Column 2

Parks, Thomas - 1831

At his residence in this couty, <sic> on Thursday last, Mr. Thomas Parks, at a reasonably old age.  The deceased was one of the worthiest members of community : peorming <sic> his duty to his family, to society, and is <sic> God, in an exemplary manner.  By his death a void is made in the domestic circle, which it would be difficult, very difficult, to fill up.
~ The Port-Gibson Correspondent 02-Jul-1831, Page 3, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for Thomas Parks.