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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number III, March 25, 1823:

Candidates for Congress

The following Gentlemen are Candidates to represent 
the 6th Congressional District, composed of the 
Counties of Maury, Giles, Lincoln, and Bedford: --

	ALFRED M. HARRIS, Esq. of Giles;
	Col. ANDREW ERWIN, of Bedford;
	Col. -------- SANDFORD, of Maury.

		-------------------

Melancholy. - On Friday last, as a man of the name 
of Joseph SHAW was attempting to cross Cane 
creek, at the lower ford, he fell from his horse and 
drowned.  He had been in town and left here for 
home, we are informed, in a state of intoxication.



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
April 1, 1823:

MARRIED,
On Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Hardy 
HOLMAN, Mr. Jesse B. CLEMENTS, to Miss Lucinda 
NORRIS, all of this County.

At Nashville, Sunday evening, 23d ult. Maj. JOSEPH 
NORVELL, editor of the "Nashville Whig," to Miss 
AGNES WALKER, all of that place.

		------------------

DIED,
At his residence in Madison county, on the 27th ult the 
Hon. JOHN W. WALKER, late Senator in Congress 
from Alabama, in the 39th year of his age.

		

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee,  April 8, 
1823:

 NOTICE
 
  I shall apply on the second day of the first week of the court of 
pleas and quarter sessions for the county of Lincoln in the state 
of Tennessee, at October term 1823, for the partition of a certain 
tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the state and 
county aforesaid, on Swan Creek, being a part of a three 
thousand four hundred and ten acre tract of land, granted by the 
state of North Carolina to John WILSON; beginning at Reps. O. 
CHILDRESS' north-west corner, thence west to Jonas 
LEATHERMAN's corner, thence south to Robert CUNINGHAM's 
quarter, thence east and north for complement to the beginning : 
which said land is held in copartnership between myself and 
Andrew HAYNS and Zylla HAYNS his wife, the said Zylla being 
one of the heirs of Robert GRAY, dec'd.  At which time and place 
all persons concerned are requested to attend.
 
  James L. GRAY
  October 30, 1822


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number VI, April 15, 1823:

We are authorized to state to the public, that Mr. 
WILLIAM BOON is a candidate to represent the 
counties of Lincoln and Giles in the Senate of our 
State Legislature the ensuing session.  His circular 
will probably appear in our next.


From The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, 
Tennessee, Vol. I, Number VIII, April 29, 1823:

Six Cents Reward
     RANAWAY
From the subscriber, living on 
Bradshaw's creek, in Lincoln
county, an Apprentice to the Saddling
business, named JEHU JOHNSON,
about five feet six or seven inches high,
light hair and grey eyes.  Any person
who will return said boy shall receive
the above reward, but no expenses will
be paid.     JOHN DURLEY
April 23, 1823.

	-----------------

Take Notice.
All those indebted to the Estate of
ISAAC OAKS, deceased, will please
come forward and close their accounts
on or before the first day of March
next; and all those having demands
against said estate will authenticate 
them for settlement against that time,
or be finally debarred from recovery.
	SOLOMON BURFORD,
	Administrator.
Lincoln Co. 22d April, 1823.


From The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, 
Tennessee, Vol. I, No. VIII,  April 29, 1823:

List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office, in Fayetteville, Ten. On 
the 31st of  March, 1823; which, if not taken out before 
the 1st of July next, will be sent to the general Post 
Office as dead letters.

J. P. M'Connell, P.M.
Fayetteville, April 1, 1823




John Anderson          H. Kelsoe
John Albright          James Lamb
John Brown          Enos Lacky
Mary Buchanan          Wm. M'Clain
Samuel Butler          Alex. M'Korkle
Ab'm Barnes          Allen Mobley
William Berry          Garret Mansfield
Mary Brent          James M'Coy
Alexander Brady          Josiah E. Maddox
H. M. Blake?          J. V. M'Kinney
James Brown          John M'Cankey
Elizabeth Bunn          Anthony Mullins
Jane Bradley          John Mills
C. Boyles          Charles M'Daniel
Jas. W. Barnes          Thomas Mathews
William Beatey          Eunice Nickson
Robert Baulch          Eliz'h Nicholas
Jas. Blacklidge          William Ollard
John Beatie          Thomas Orrick
Samuel Causbey          Yancy Patterson
William Cain          John Pybass
William Crank          John W. Prouty
A. B. Clendening          Joseph Porter
H. Cromwell          Duncan Patterson
Sam'l Campbell          John Putnam
Ethelarra Cobb          Britton Phelps
Charles Couley          Isaac Prewitt
Robert Connell          James Robertson
Thomas Cox          Abner Robertson
Thomas Clark          Hiram Russel
Daniel H. Cole          John Robinson
Stephen Cole          William Roberson
Berry Chambers          Hugh Reed
James Childress          James Ross
Geo. Cunningham          William Russel
James Douthit          David Reed
Abel Duckworth          John Renegar
J. Dennis          Mary Ross
Wm. Downing          Rob't Stephens
Jesse Davis          John Scott
John Davis          John Smith
Samuel Dobbins          John Sandlier
Jesse Daniel          Thomas Sullinger
Allen Elston          Guy Smith
Wilson Frost          James Sanders
James Flant          James Stinson
John Farrer          William Smith
Benj. F. Grasey          Vallantine Seveir
John Gibson          Howel Sikes
Geo. T. Gillespie          Abner Steed
Patrick Gillespie          Abraham Smith
Joseph Garner          T. L. Trotter
C. W. Hughs          Henry Taylor
Hardy Holland          Wm. V. Tunstall
Marg't Harden          John C. Taylor
Robert Harston          John Todd
Josiah Hocket          Elizabeth Todd
Moses Hawl          William Timmons
Joseph Hodges          Robert Watt
Hardy Holeman          Robert C. Watt
Eliz'h Hawkins          David Watson
James Halbert          John White
John Hazlewood          Charles Wakefield
Zach. Harrison          Daniel Warren
O. B. Hayes          Carter Walker
Reuben Harris          Samuel Yager
Eliz'h Humbuck          John Young
Jos. Hughston          Martha Yates
Martha Jean          
John Jackson          
Nicholas Jones          
John James          
Jonathan Jackson          
Willis James          
Wm. C. Kennedy          
Benj. Keykendall          
Joshua Kelly          


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number X, May 13, 1823:

DAVID COWAN, Esq. and Col. ISAAC HOLMAN are 
candidates to represent this county in the next 
Assembly.


		

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XI, May 20, 1823:

MARRIED, on Thursday last, Mr. John  J. ALLEN, of 
Madison county, Alabama, to Miss Mary Ann BLAKE, 
of Lincoln.



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XII, May 27, 1823:

NOTICE.
I will attend at the Court House in the town of 
Fayetteville, on Monday the 2d of June next, for the 
purpose of receiving the Corporation Tax for the year 
1823.  All those who fail to come forward will be dealt 
with according to law.
		GEO. ST. J. BASKINS,
		Town Constable.




from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XIII, June 3, 1823:

We are requested to state that Samuel BUCHANAN, 
Esq. will be a candidate at the ensuing election to 
represent this county in the state legislature.

		------------------

The Rev. Thomas STRINGFIELD, of the Methodist 
church, has issued a prospectus for publishing in 
Huntsville a religious journal, entitled the Western 
Arminian.  To be printed monthly, each number to 
contain 40 pages, at $2 per annum.

		------------------

MARRIED,
On the 8th ult. DANIEL GRAHAM, Esq.,  Secretary of 
State, to Miss Maria M'IVER, daughter of Col. John 
M'IVER - all of Murfreesboro.

At the same time, Mr. William GILLIAM, to Miss? 
Martha MELLOY, both of Rutherford.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XV, June 17, 1823:

MASONIC.
The members of Warren Lodge, No. 19, are 
requested to meet at the Masonic Hall, on Tuesday, 
24th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. it being the anniversary 
of St. John the Baptist.  Transient Brethren are 
respectfully invited.  A punctual attendance of  the 
Members is earnestly solicited on Friday, the 20th, at 7 
o'clock, P. M. on business of importance.  By order, 
				ROMEO LEWIS, Sec'y.
				June 16th, A. D. 1823, A. 
L. 5828?


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XVI, June 25, 1823:

We are requested to state that the Rev. Mr. M'CLURE 
will preach, on Sunday next, at the house of Isaac 
CONGER, Esq. on Norris' creek.

		--------------------


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XVII, July 2, 1823:

MASONIC.
At a stated meeting of Warren Lodge, No. 19, at their 
Lodge Room in Fayetteville, T. 20th June, A. I. 5823, 
A. D. 1823, on motion, ordered by the Lodge, that 
Brother George St. John BASKINS, (lately suspended 
by this Lodge) be reinstated and restored to all the 
privileges of Masonry and of membership.  Extract 
from the minutes.
	WM. E. KENNEDY, Master
	R. LEWIS, Sec'y.

		--------------------

Take Notice.
All persons are hereby cautioned against trading with, 
or crediting my wife, Sally BIGGERS, on my account, 
as I am determined not to pay any of her contracts, 
she having left my bed and board without any just 
cause whatever.
	JOSEPH BIGGERS
	June 28, 1823

		--------------------

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XIX, July 16, 1823:

Notice.
Having removed from Fayetteville, I have authorized 
H. S. MORGAN to settle my business.  All those 
indebted to me are requested to call on him and settle 
their accounts, either by note or otherwise.
	ENOS IVES
	June 8, 1823

		--------------------

Six Cents Reward
     RANAWAY
From the subscriber an indentured boy named Alfred 
M. SHELTON, about 16 or 17 years of age, black hair 
and eyes, dressed in a white homespun shirt and 
pantaloons, with a wool hat about half worn.  
Whoever will return said boy shall receive the above 
reward, but no costs or charges will be paid or thanks 
returned.
	WM. BEAVER
	July 12, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XX, July 23, 1823:

Estrays in Lincoln County.
Taken up by Steely HAGER on Cold Water creek, a 
small bay mare . . . appraised to twenty-seven dollars.  
Oct. 15, 1822

Taken up by James W. CUNNINGHAM, three miles 
south of Fayetteville, one bright sorrel horse . . . 
appraised to forty-five dollars.
Oct. 1, 1822

Taken up by James PITTS, on Flint river, a sorrel 
mare . . . appraised to fifty dollars.
Oct. 21, 1822

Taken up by Wm. BEATIE, on Cane creek, a grey 
mare . . . appraised to fifteen dollars.
Oct. 26, 1822

Taken up by Henry LITTLE, a sorrel horse . . . 
appraised to thirty-five dollars.
Nov. 7, 1822

Taken up by John DILLING, a chestnut sorrel mare . . 
. appraised to fifteen dollars.
Nov. 21, 1822

Taken up by James M'CULLOUGH, near Mulberry old 
court house, a sorrel horse . . appraised to twelve 
dollars.
Dec. 20, 1822

Taken up by Enoch K. WEATHERS, about two miles 
south of Fayetteville, a bay horse . . .appraised to 
twenty-five dollars.
Dec. 27, 1822

Taken up by John DUSENBURY, on Mulberry creek, 
a bay horse . . . appraised to one dollar.
Jan. 30, 1823

Taken up by Cornelius DARNEL, on Craighead's 
creek, a brown horse . . . appraised to ninety dollars.
Jan. 18, 1823

Taken up by John MARSH, on Mulberry creek, one 
sorrel horse . . . appraised to five dollars.
Feb. 6, 1823

Taken up by Isaac LEDBETTER, on the head of 
Bradshaw's creek, a small sorrel mare . . . appraised 
to $17.50.
March 29, 1823

Taken up by Mathias TURNER, on the south side of 
Elk river, a bay mare . . . appraised to twenty-five 
dollars.
April 1, 1823

Taken up by Wm. FANNIN, near the mouth of 
Shelton's creek, a bay horse . . . appraised to twelve 
dollars.
April 9, 1823

Taken up by Joseph NICKOLS, on Richland creek, 
one brown mare . . . appraised to thirty-five dollars.
April 14, 1823

Taken up by Hudson ALLEN, on Kelly's creek, one 
iron grey mare . . . appraised to fifty dollars.
April 16, 1823

Taken up by Stephen COLE, near the mouth of 
Bradshaw's creek, a black mare . . . appraised to ten 
dollars.
April 16, 1823

Taken up by Wm. SMITH, near the mouth of 
Bradshaw's creek, one dark brown horse . . . 
appraised to thirty-three dollars.
April 26, 1823

Taken up by Mary GLENN, on Richland creek, a 
sorrel mare . . . appraised to forty dollars.
May 1, 1823

Taken up by Francis PATTON, four miles above 
Fayetteville, a small grey horse . . . appraised to thirty 
dollars.
May 9, 1823

Taken up by Hiram DEMPSEY, on Richland creek, a 
sorrel mare . . . appraised to forty dollars.
May 9, 1823

Taken up by Jesse GEORGE, on Cold Water creek, a 
sorrel mare . . . appraised to fifty dollars.
May 17, 1823

Taken up by Robert NEAS, on Mulberry, near 
Carrigo's mill, one yellow sorrel mare . . . appraised to 
fifteen dollars.
May 28, 1823

Taken up by Mary PENNINGTON, a sorrel mare . . . 
appraised to $17.50.
May 31, 1823

Taken up by Anthony BLEDSOE, on the east fork of 
Cane creek, a roan horse colt . . . appraised to 
twenty-five dollars.
June 5, 1823
	PHILIP KOONCE, Ranger, Lincoln county
	By his deputy, C. SCALES


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXI, July 30, 1823:

MARRIED,
On Thursday last, by Wm. KENNON, Esq., Mr. 
Edward SANDERSON, of Sumner county, to 
Elizabeth Ann HOLMAN, daughter of James 
HOLMAN, Esq. of this county.

At Tuscumbia, A. 3d inst., Dr. Wm. H. WHARTON to 
Miss Priscilla J. DICKSON, both of that place.

		--------------------

Our County Court adjourned on Friday morning last, 
having performed the business of the session in an 
unusually short time.  The following gentlemen, we 
understand, having received license, were permitted 
to practice law in this court, viz : Charles BOYLES, 
Esq., James F. TROTTER and M'Koy W. 
CAMPBELL.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXII, August 6, 1823:

To the Public.
Whereas it has been reported and circulated that, at a 
place called Medium Meeting-house, I made 
observations derogatory to the character of A. V. 
BROWN, Esq. and said that "no honest man would 
vote for him," I take this method to state unequivocally 
to the public, that it is entirely and absolutely false and 
without foundation.  This, it is believed, the following 
certificates will prove to the satisfaction of every 
candid man.
	SAMUEL HALL
	July 30, 1823

This is to certify that I was at Medium Meeting-house, 
Saturday 19th of July instant, and it being reported 
that on that day Samuel HALL said that "no honest 
man would vote for Aaron V. BROWN," I did not hear 
said HALL say any such thing, and I think I heard all 
that was said on that subject in public, nor do I believe 
there was any private conversation betwixt said HALL 
and the reporter.
	ANDREW TURNER

Certified before us, this 29th July, 1823.
	Abraham SUMMERS
	William SMITH
	Archer BEASLEY
	David SMITH.

We certify, that on Saturday, 19th of July, at a meeting 
house known by the name of Medium, it has been 
reported that Samuel HALL said "no honest man 
would vote for A. V. BROWN;" we were present, but 
did not hear said HALL say any such thing, and do 
believe he did not say it.
	DAVID WATSON
	JOHN R. MOORE
	SAMUEL MOORE.	
	July 29, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXIV, August 20, 1823:

Wool Carding Machines.
The subscriber has now got in full operation a set of 
new and complete WOOL CARDING MACHINES, 
where he now lives, on the west fork of Mulberry.  The 
wool before it is sent should be well picked; all sticks, 
burrs, and other hard substances, should be carefully 
separated from it.  One pound of soft grease should 
be sent to every ten pounds of wool . . . Having the 
wool thus prepared, good rolls may be expected.  
Wool will be received in payment for carding where it 
is not convenient to pay money.  I will also pay Cash 
for Wool delivered at my machines.
	ISAAC HOLMAN
	July 7, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXV, August 27, 1823:

MARRIED,
On Monday, 18th inst. by R. DICKSON, Esq., Mr. Wm. 
CRAIG to Miss Elizabeth STRINGER.

On Wednesday last, by Henry KELSO, Esq., Mr. 
James M'KINNEY to Miss Tempe ROWE, all of this 
county.

On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. HOLMAN, Mr. S. 
E.(?) GILLILAND to Miss Mary S. FULTON, both of 
this place. 


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXVI, September 3, 1823:

Doct. J. B. SANDERS
Has removed his shop from his former stand to the 
new frame house, on Shelbyville street, north of 
BUCHANAN and PORTERFIELD's store, where he 
may be at all hours consulted or found, when not 
absent on professional business.  He returns his 
unfeigned thanks to the public generally for their 
liberal support, and pledges himself that no exertions 
on his part shall be wanting to render general 
satisfaction whenever called upon.  He attends to the 
practice of MEDICINE and SURGERY, in all its 
various branches.	
	March 18

		--------------------


H. S. MORGAN
Informs his customers and the people generally, that 
he has removed his STORE to Boyles' corner, lately 
occupied by Mr. IVES, where he now has, and 
intends keeping a general assortment of DRY-
GOODS, HARDWARE, & GROCERIES, which he will 
sell low for Cash.  All those indebted to him are 
requested to call and make payment as soon as 
convenient.  Those who fail to do so may expect to be 
called upon individually.  Cash will be given for 
BEESWAX.
	Fayetteville, June 9, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXVII, September 10, 1823:

DIED,
At Columbia, 5th inst. Mary Elizabeth, aged one year, 
daughter of Maj. R. H. M'EWEN of this place.
	
So fades the lovely blooming flower,
	Frail smiling solace of an hour.
	So soon our transient comforts fly,
	And pleasure only blooms to die.

		--------------------


Doctor William BONNER
Respectfully tenders his services as a Physician and 
Surgeon, to the citizens of Fayetteville and the public 
in general.  He keeps his shop in the room adjoining 
the one formerly occupied by Doct. SANDERS, one 
door west of the Bell Tavern - where he may at all 
times be found, unless absent on professional 
business.
	Sept. 10, 1823

		--------------------


To Sportsmen.
There will be run over the Fayetteville Turf, on the first 
Thursday in October next, the Two Years Old 
Sweepstake Race; and on the second Thursday in 
October will commence the JOCKEY CLUB RACES, 
to continue three days, free for any Horse, agreeable 
to the rules . . . All persons wishing to make their 
fortunes will please to attend.
	V. GREER and J. P. M'CONNELL, Proprietors.
	Sept. 8, 1823

		--------------------


The Well Known and Celebrated Horse OCULAR,
formerly kept by Moses HALL, has returned to this 
county, and will stand the Fall season at the stable of 
Randolph QUARLES, 4 miles north of Fayetteville . . . 
The season is now commenced and will expire the 1st 
of November.  Every possible care and attention will 
be used to prevent accidents or escapes, but no 
liability for either.
	R. QUARLES
	J. BLAKEMORE
	Sept. 9, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXVIII, September 17, 1823:

MARRIED,
On the 10th inst. by Stephen ALEXANDER, Esq., Mr. 
Joseph CAMPBELL to Miss Rebecah KNOWLES, all 
of Lincoln.

DIED,
At Huntsville, 11th inst. Capt. Walter OLEY, an old and 
respectable inhabitant.

		--------------------


NOTICE
The Wool Carding Machine and Cotton Gins in 
Fayetteville, lately occupied by Wilson Frost & Co. are 
now in complete operation, & both Carding & Ginning 
can be done on the shortest notice, and the highest 
price in Cash will be given for good WOOL, well 
picked, by 
	HUGH JOHNSTON.
	Sept. 2d, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, 
Tennessee, Vol. I, Number XXX, October 1, 1823:

By virtue of a venditioni exponas from the 
supreme court of errors and appeals at 
Nashville, I will expose to sale at the court 
house in Fayetteville, on the first day of 
November next, all the right, title, and 
interest, that John J. WILLIAMS has in and to 
six hundred and forty acres of land, lying on 
Buchanan's Creek, adjoining a six hundred and 
forty acre tract in the name of Thomas HICKMAN, 
granted by grant number 15082, bearing date 
30th October, 1820; to satisfy an execution 
which John BUCHANAN recovered for costs against 
said John J. WILLIAMS.  Fayetteville, Sept. 25, 
1823.
	F. PORTERFIELD, Sh'ff

		--------------------


DIED,
In this place, very suddenly this morning of 
quincy, Capt. Patrick O'CALLAGHAN, aged 53, a 
native of Ireland, & for many years a respected 
citizen of this place.  His remains will be 
interred tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock, with 
Masonic honors - the members of Warren Lodge 
No. 19 and all visiting brethren are requested 
to attend punctually at that hour.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXI, October 8, 1823:

STATE OF TENNESSEE
LINCOLN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
September Term 1823.

Phillip BROWN, compl't,  vs. Polly BROWN, 
defend't. --- Petition for a Divorce

On motion of the complainant, by his counsel, and it 
appearing to the satisfaction of the court here, that 
Polly BROWN is not an inhabitant of this State - it is 
ordered by the court that publication be forthwith 
made, four weeks in succession in the Village 
Messenger, a newspaper published in the town of 
Fayetteville, commanding the said Polly BROWN to 
appear at the court house in the town of Fayetteville, 
on the third Monday in March, 1824, and answer the 
said complainant's petition, otherwise the same will 
be taken for confessed ,and heard ex parte.
	A copy Teste,
	J. BRIGHT, Cl'k of C. C. for Lincoln county, 
Tennessee
	Oct. 6


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXIII, October 22, 1823:

A? Subscriber
Wishes to take Two apprentices to the Carpenter and 
House Joiner's business.  Boys about fifteen years of 
age, of respectable families and steady habits, will 
meet with good encouragement.
	GEORGE W. DENNIS
	October 20, 1823

		--------------------


Blue Grass Seed.
The Subscriber has for sale a quantity of Blue Grass 
SEED, at his plantation, on the road leading to 
Columbia, seven miles from Fayetteville and one 
fourth of a mile east of the Sulphur Spring.
	LEWIS HOPPER
	October 20, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXIV, October 29, 1823:

MARRIED,
In Lexington, Ky. on the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. 
Chapman, Col. Calvin C. MORGAN, of Huntsville, 
Ala. to Miss Henrietta HUNT, daughter of Mr. John W. 
HUNT, merchant of the former place.

On the 25th ult. Lexington, Ky., by the Rev. Mr. 
Chapman, Maj. Alexander G. MORGAN, of Huntsville, 
to Miss America HIGGINS, daughter of Mr. Richard 
HIGGINS, merchant of the former place.

		--------------------


DIED,
On Wednesday last, at his residence on Flint, Capt. 
John DAVIS, aged about 37.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, 
Tennessee, Vol. I, Number XXXII, October 15, 
1823:

List of Letters,
Remaining in the post office, Fayetteville, T. 
on the 1st of October, 1823; which if not taken 
out before the first day of January next, will 
be sent to the General Post Office as dead 
letters.
J. P. M'CONNELL, P. M.


Henry Allen		Thomas Lemmons
John Allen		Wm. Lock
Hudson Allen	James Laman
Jacob Albright	John Morehead
Benjamin Beach	John Marr
Martha Beaver	J. M'Kenney
Thomas Bryant	Andrew M'Cartney
Josiah Brandon	Asher Mogars
James Bozman	Thomas Martin
Nathaniel Blackmore	Th. Miller
Jane Bradley	Margaret M'Adams
Gardner Battle	John Maze
Anna Bucher		Ferdinand Moore
Absolem Bostwick	Thomas M'Alpin
Alexander Beard	Alexander Morton
James Brady or John Owen	Thomas M'Gaugh
Joseph Braden	Malcon or George M'Corvin
Samuel Baker	Joseph Mooney or Robert R. 
M'Ewen
Joel Bruce		William Oakly
James Childres	John Orrick
James Carter	Thomas Orrick
Daniel H. Call	Joshua Owen
Edward Cooper	John Owen
Argyle Campbell	William Pugh
Frederick Claver	David Peck
Stephen Cole	Stephen Philips
Eson Colter		Elias Patrick
Lockey Colier	Jacob Prewit
Jas. Calhoon	Jesse Paine
Ludy Cauthen	Joseph Patrick
James Cooley	Jo. Penn
Robert Callighan	Mathew Pinkerton
James Dyer		Pinkney Pylants
Thomas Dodds	Carson P. Reed
John Divin		Margaret Rosebrough
Allen Davis		Hugh Reed
Jeremiah Dennis	Henry Reneger
Joseph A. Dillender	James Randolph
Eli Evins		Joseph Raughton
John Eaton		John Rhea
George Ford		Felix Rutherford
Robert Frost	Michael Robison
James Fulton	John H. Ross
M. Gooden		Lewis Shipp
Jacob Groce		James Spearse
John Gibson		Joseph Shaw
John Gilbert	Vincent Stephens
James Grant		Jas. Symon
Joseph Grimes	John Sanders
James Gibson	Elizabeth Saterfield
Thomas George	Robert Shotwell
Ambrose B. Gilbert	John Scott
A. Hollin		James Swainy
Stephen Hightower	Gui Smith
James Henderson	George H. Stovall
Alexander D. Hunter	Wm. Smith
Edward Hawkins	Thomas Strain
James Hosper	Joshua Simpson
Henry Hunt		George Spangler
Wm. Hodges		Geo. E. Sanderson
David N. Hawkins	Elizabeth Smith
Moses Hardin	James Sanders
S. Hampton		George Sellers
Daniel Holberts	Jas. Scott
Joseph Jones	William C. Smith
Nich's Jones	Daniel Touchstone
William Jones	Thomas L. Trotter
John Junkins	John Trimble
Benjamin Kuykendall	Duncan Thomson
Peter Knip		William Timmons
John Knip		William B. Woodroof
John King		Robert Watt
William Keith	Wyatt Wordroof
William Kennon	Corn's Webb
William Ledford	Charles Wakefield
Peter Looney	James Wilson
	Wm. Woodard
	Elijah Wright
	Elizabeth Wilson
	Wm. Woodon
	John H. Williams
	Frederick Waggoner
	William Wham
	Samuel Yager

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXV, November 5, 1823:

The Rev. Mr. ERSKINE, a man of color, will preach at 
the Court-house this evening at early candle lighting.

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXVI, November 12, 1823:

MARRIED,
In Lexington, Ky., on the 21st ult. Mr. James ERWIN, 
of Alabama, second son of Col. Andrew ERWIN of 
Bedford county, to Miss Anne Brown CLAY, second 
daughter of the Hon. Henry CLAY.

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Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of two writs of fieri facias from the Circuit 
Court of Lincoln county to me directed, I shall expose 
to sale, at the court-house in the town of Fayetteville, 
on the twentieth day of December next, all the right, 
title and interest that Constant SCALES has in and to 
the tract of Land whereon he now lives, containing 
about forty acres; also, all his interest in a tract of 
about ninety-three acres adjoining the lands of John 
RHEA, being the tract which Samuel BARNS owned 
at the time of his decease, to satisfy the aforesaid 
writs which Fielding LUCAS, Junior recovered against 
said SCALES.
	F. PORTERFIELD, Sh'ff
	Nov. 10, 1823



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXVII, November 19, 1823:

MARRIED,
At Greenville, E. Ten. by Rev. Mr. COFFIN, Mr. David 
A. GREEN, of this county, to Miss Lucinda D. WILY, 
of the former place.

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OBITUARY.
Died on Thursday morning last, Mrs. Mary BOONE, 
aged 58, consort of Rev. Benjamine BOONE, of this 
county.  Apparently in perfect health, while dressing 
herself between day-break and sunrise, she fell from 
her chair by the fireside, and expired without a 
struggle or a groan.  She has been uniformly an 
example of virtue and piety, and generally enjoyed 
good health till the moment of her dissolution.  Her 
loss will be long and sensibly felt by her surviving 
friends and acquaintances.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXVIII, November 26, 1823:

JAMES K. POLK, Esq., of Columbia, has been 
appointed AID to the Governor, with the rank of 
Colonel, vice Col. Henry CRABB, resigned.

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NOTICE.
My son, Alfred STILLINS, left me about 5 years ago in 
N. Carolina, proceeded to Tennessee and resided, as 
I have been informed, two years with Mr. Samuel 
PAINTER and Maj. WALKER in Lincoln County.  He 
then went to Mr. Wm. CRANE's in Limestone county, 
Alabama, which is the last I have been able to hear of 
him.  Any person acquainted with his present 
residence, or who can give any information respecting 
him, will do an act of kindness and confer a favor 
upon a disconsolate and destitute widow, by 
addressing a line to the subscriber, at Fayetteville or 
Lynchburg.
	FERREBY ALLEN
	Nov. 22, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XXXIX, December 3, 1823:

NOTICE.
All persons are forewarned from trading for or taking 
an assignment on a note of hand which I gave to Wm. 
C. BLAKE, for $55, due the 3d day of May next, as I 
am determined never to pay the same unless 
compelled by law; said note having been procured 
from me by deception, which I am able to make 
appear, having never received value for  the same.
	KENNETH M'KENZIE
	Dec. 1, 1823

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NOTICE.
On Saturday, the 20th of December, I shall expose to 
public sale in the town of Pulaski, Giles county, 500 
Acres of Land lying and being in the county of Owen, 
and state of Kentucky, it being part of a survey 
bearing date the 23d of March, 1795, for 1511 acres, 
granted to James PAUL, and from James PAUL to 
the executor of the estate of John PAUL deceased : 
at which time and place all who are concerned will 
attend.
	JOHN PAUL, Executor of the estate of John 
PAUL, deceased
	Nov. 30, 1823

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Melancholy.
It becomes our painful duty to record the death of Mr. 
Asa STREET, who was drowned in Mill creek, on 
Tuesday morning the 25th ult.  The particulars of this 
unfortunate circumstance briefly follow : Mr. S. was on 
his way home from Nashville, and attempting, in 
company with a young gentleman, a stranger, to 
cross Mill creek at Buchanan's Ford, when he, 
together with his companion, was carried by the 
rapidity of he current about 150 yards below, where 
he was swept from his horse and sunk to rise no 
more.  The young man with difficulty succeeded in 
getting out.  The creek had been much swelled by late 
rains and is at such times dangerous . . . Mr. STREET 
was one of the first settlers of this county - a man 
universally respected and esteemed.  He has left a 
large and afflicted family and numerous connexions to 
mourn their irreparable loss.

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Distressing Accident.
Capt. Stirling C. M'LEMORE, of this county, was last 
evening dangerously wounded by the accidental 
discharge of a rifle.  While sitting upon the fence with 
his gun upon his knees, it slipped, when on catching it 
suddenly and drawing the muzzle toward him it fired 
at half bent.  The ball, we are informed by the 
surgeon, entered a little below the left breast, passed 
the cavity and lodged in the point of his left shoulder . 
. . He was living this morning, but his life is considered 
to be in imminent danger.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XL, December 10, 1823:

$20 Reward.
LOST, at John R. JOHNSON's, on Friday night, the 
28th of November last, a red morocco POCKET 
BOOK, with a wire spring clasp, containing about 125 
dollars, to wit, ten dollars on the Huntsville bank, one 
twenty dollar note on the Commonwealth of Kentucky, 
some small Huntsville change bills, and the remainder 
in Tennessee bills, together with two receipts, one 
signed by Morgan & Turner, and the other by Parker 
& Collier.  Whoever has found and will deliver to me 
said Pocket Book and contents, or leave them with 
Thomas GAITHER, Esq. shall receive twenty dollars 
reward.
	WM. IRVINE
	Dec. 7, 1823

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Take Notice.
The subscriber has taken that well known 
establishment called the Beach Grove Spinning 
Factory, formerly owned by Charles C. CABINESS, 
fifteen miles south of Fayetteville, and one and a half 
east of Wm. S. ALLEN, Esq. and would inform the 
citizens of Lincoln and the adjoining counties that he 
has it now in complete operation.  He has on hand 
and intends keeping a constant supply of THREAD, of 
a superior quality, No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 hundred, which 
he will sell low for cash, or barter for good clean Seed 
Cotton.
He tenders thanks to his former customers and 
earnestly requests all those indebted to come forward 
without delay, make settlement and save cost.
	PATRICK M'STAY
	Per Benj. KUYKENDALL
	Madison, Ala. Dec. 8

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NOTICE
To all the good people to whom I am indebted.
I wish to inform you that I crave indulgence, as my 
situation is such that I cannot meet with my creditors 
to make satisfaction for what I am indebted this year; 
but by giving me time you will enable me to meet your 
demands the ensuing year, and interest on your 
money, I think, would be better than ten days of the 
prison bounds.
	BENJ. KUYKKENDALL
	December 8, 1823


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLI, December 17, 1823:

DIED,
At Washington C. H. Alabama, on the 11th ult. Hon. 
Harry TOULMIN, in the 57th year of his age.

At Huntsville, 4th inst. Arthur M. HENDERSON, Esq., 
attorney at law, in his 29th year.

In this county, on Friday last, Eli GARRITT, Esq.

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We are authorized to state, that Joel PINSON, Esq. is 
a candidate for the office of Elector of President and 
Vice President, in this district; and that, if elected, he 
will support Gen. Andrew JACKSON for President.

Joel PINSON, Esq. has been appointed Surveyor, 
and Vance GREER, Esq., Entry Taker, for this county, 
under the law for the entry of vacant and 
unappropriated lands.

The following gentlemen were appointed by the 
Assembly at their late session, Justices of the Peace 
for Lincoln county, viz: Joseph M'BRIDE, Allen 
ELSTON, Zachariah HARRISON, Jas. M'DAVID, and 
Martin L. PARKS.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLII, December 24, 1823:

DIED,
Last night, at his residence in this county, Capt. 
Sterling C. M'LEMORE, aged 33.  His death was 
occasioned by a wound from the accidental discharge 
of a rifle on the 2d instant, as mentioned in this paper 
of the 3d - He was a worthy and industrious citizen-
a man much esteemed, and whose death will be 
lamented by a numerous circle of friends and 
acquaintance.  His remains, we are informed, will be 
interred tomorrow at 10 o'clock, with Masonic honors.

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NOTICE.
All persons residing, or holding property within the 
limits of the corporation of the Town of Fayetteville, 
are requested to come forward and give the same in 
to the Recorder between this the and first day of 
February, otherwise they will be subject to a double 
tax.
	WM. F. MASON
	Dec. 23, 1823

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NOTICE.
On the 15th day of next month I will Rent, to the 
highest bidder, for the year 1824, the FARM whereon 
I now live, situate on Swan creek, seven miles from 
Fayetteville.  The farm has about fifty acres of cleared 
land, under good fence; has good buildings, a first 
rate spring, an apple and peach orchard, good 
meadow and lots.-The renter can probably have the 
refusal of the farm 4 or 5 years.
I will Hire out Two Negroes; and will also expose to 
public sale on the same day, Horses, Cattle, Hogs, 
Sheep, Corn, Hay, together with Household and 
Kitchen Furniture and Farming utensils.  Twelve 
months credit will be given, the purchaser giving note 
with approved security.-The renter and purchasers 
will be put in possession on the day of sale.
	JOHN C. SAWYERS
	December 18, 1823

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At the recent election for officers of the Corporation of 
Fayetteville, the following gentlemen were chosen:
	Robert DICKSON, Esq. Mayor;
	Vance GREER, Alderman,
	R. H. M'EWEN, Alderman,
	Charles M'KINNEY, Alderman,
	Elliot HICKMAN, Alderman,
	Joseph COMMONS, Alderman,
	John P. M'CONNELL, Alderman;
	William F. MASON, Recorder;
	Vance GREER, Treasurer;
	William TIMMINS, Town Constable.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLIII, December 31, 1823:

NOTICE.
All persons indebted to me are requested to call and 
close their accounts, either by Cash or Notes, by the 
10th of November next.  Short settlements save costs 
and make long friendships.
	J. B. SANDERS
	Oct. 28, 1823

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NOTICE.
All those indebted to the subscriber are requested to 
call and close their accounts.
	H. S. MORGAN
	December 31, 1823

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Take Notice.
All persons indebted to the subscribers, either by note 
or book account, are particularly notified that they 
must pay previous to the 20th of January next, else 
their notes or accounts will be placed in the officer's 
hands for collection without discrimination.-No 
longer indulgence given.
	R. & W. DICKSON
	Dec. 24, 1823

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
We publish a list of the representatives elected to the 
eighteenth congress:
Senators from Tennessee:
	Andrew JACKSON
	John H. EATON;
Representatives from Tennessee:
	John COCKE
	Samuel HOUSTON
	Jas. T. SANDFORD
	John BLAIR
	James STANDIFER
	Colbert ALLEN
	A. R. ALEXANDER
	J. C. ISAACS
	J. B. REYNOLDS.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLIV, January 7, 1824:

Last Notice.
All persons indebted to the subscribers are notified to 
make payment on or before the 1st day of February 
next.-longer indulgence cannot be extended, and, 
after that time, suits will be instituted against every 
delinquent without discrimination.
	ALEX. R. KERR & CO.
	Fayetteville, 5th Jan. 1824

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLVI, January 21, 1824:

NOTICE
Will be sold, on Monday the 1st day of March next, at 
the house of Samuel M. CLAY, on Cold Water, 
Lincoln county, Eight Negroes, consisting of a Man, 
Woman & Children, the property of Thomas COOK, 
deceased.  A credit of twelve months will be given-
the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
	WM. STEPHENS, Adm'r.
	Jan. 21, 1824

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MARRIED,
On the 1st instant, Col. James K. POLK, of Columbia, 
to Miss Sarah CHILDRESS, daughter of the late Capt. 
Joel CHILDRESS of Murfreesborough.

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We are authorized to state that a Methodist quarterly 
meeting will be held on Saturday and Sunday next, at 
the house of Isaac CONGER, Esq. on Norris creek.

WILLIAM HUSBANDS, Esq. was yesterday elected 
Sheriff of Lincoln county.  The votes were, for 
HUSBANDS 24; for KINCANNON 23.

EBENEZER M'EWEN, Esq. was re-elected to the 
office of County Trustee.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLVII, January 28, 1824:

A Great Bargain.
The subscriber offers for sale, on accommodating 
terms, 55 Acres of Land, situate on the Mulberry 
road, and adjoining on the north side the school 
lands; five and a half miles from Fayetteville.  An 
indisputable title will be given.
	DAVID THWING
	Jan. 26, 1824

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NOTICE.
Having disposed of my present stock of Goods for the 
purpose of winding up my business in this place, I 
shall proceed in the shortest way of making general 
collections.-All those who have accounts are 
requested to call and close them by note, if they 
cannot pay the money.
	H. S. MORGAN
	Jan. 28, 1824

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Administrator's NOTICE.
All persons having claims or demands against the 
estate of Eli GARRETT, late of Lincoln county 
deceased, are hereby requested to bring them 
forward, duly authenticated, within the time prescribed 
by law, or they will be forever barred.-And all those 
indebted to said estate are likewise requested to 
make payment without delay.
	Agatha GARRETT, Exec'x
	Greenberry GARRETT, Exec'r
	Jan. 22, 1824

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MARRIED,
On Thursday last, by the Rev. H. HOLEMAN, Mr. 
Robert S. HULME to Miss Minerva NORRIS, both of 
this village.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number XLIX, February 11, 1824:

We are requested to inform the public that the Rev. 
Mr. M'MAHAN is expected to preach a funeral sermon 
at the late residence of Capt. S. C. M'LEMORE, on 
Wednesday the 25th inst.

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NOTICE.
The subscriber intending shortly to remove from 
Fayetteville, requests all those indebted to him to 
make payment previous to the 24th instant.  Those 
who neglect this notice may expect a call from 
another source.
	JOEL COMMONS
	Feb. 4, 1824

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NOTICE.
The public are hereby cautioned against purchasing 
or trading for a note of hand drawn by the subscriber 
in favor of WM. ELLIS, for fifty barrels of corn; he 
having never received value for the same is 
determined not to pay it unless compelled by law.
	WM. R. WOODROOF
	Feb. 6, 1824

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number L, February 18, 1824:

MARRIED,
In this village last evening, by Rev. Mr. M'MAHAN, 
Maj. Andrew A. KINCANNON, to Miss Agnes 
GARNER, daughter of Brice M. GARNER, Esq. of this 
village.

On Thursday evening last, Ebenezer HILL, editor of 
this paper, to Miss Mary BRYANS, daughter of Mr. 
Jas. BRYANS of this village.

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NOTICE.
There was committed to the Jail of Lincoln county, 
Tennessee, on the 13th inst. a Negro Man, supposed 
to be about 24 years of age, calls himself CHARLES, 
and states that he belongs to Thomas LOVE, of 
Limestone county, Alabama.
	J. P. M'CONNELL, Jailer
	Fayetteville, Feb. 17, 1824

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NOTICE.
There was committed to the Jail of Lincoln county, 
Tennessee, on the 13th instant, a Negro Woman, who 
calls herself JUDEY, and states that she belongs to 
Philip A. FOOTE, of Madison county, Alabama.
	J. P. M'CONNELL, Jailer
	Fayetteville, Feb. 14, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. I, Number LI, February 25, 1824:

Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of an order of sale issued from the county 
court of pleas and quarter sessions, at January term, 
1824, and to me directed, I shall expose to sale at the 
court house in the town of Fayetteville, for cash, on 
the 10th day of April next, all the right, title, claim and 
interest that Mathew S. GIBSON has in and to two 
town lots known and distinguished in the plan of 
Fayetteville, by No. 95 and 102.  Said lots were 
attached as the property of said GIBSON, at the 
instance of James GREER.  Sale within the hours 
prescribed by law.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sh'ff
	February 25, 1824

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Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of an order of sale issued from the county 
court at January term, 1824, and to me directed, I 
shall expose to sale, for cash, at the court house in 
the town of Fayetteville, on the 10th of April next, all 
the right, title, claim and interest that Thomas 
BUCHANAN has in and to a certain tract of Land, 
supposed to be ninety-five acres, lying and being in 
the county of Lincoln, and on Craighead's creek, a 
north branch of Elk river.  Said land was attached as 
the property of said Thomas BUCHANAN, and to be 
sold at the instance of James HOBBS.  Sale within 
lawful hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sh'ff
	Feb. 25, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. I, March 10, 1824:

NOTICE.
Whereas my wife POLLY B. HUGHES without any 
just cause or provocation, has deserted my bed and 
board, these are therefore to caution all persons from 
harbouring or trading with her on my account, as I am 
determined not to pay any of her contracts, nor to be 
accountable for any of her conduct.
	STEPHEN HUGHES
	February 27, 1824

	
	
from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 2, March 17, 1824:

NOTICE.
Through this medium the subscriber informs the 
citizens of Fayetteville, and the public at large, that 
the Summer Session in Fayette Academy will 
commence on the first Monday in April next, and end 
the last Friday in August following.  The same course 
of instruction will be prescribed in this Institution that 
is common in most of the Western Seminaries.  He 
likewise pledges himself that the utmost attention 
shall be paid to the instruction and morals of the youth 
that may be committed to his care.
The prices for Tuition are the following: for Reading, 
Writing, and Arithmetic, $7.50; all higher branches, 
$12.50 a session.
	JAMES M'LIN
	March 17, 1824

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Admr's Sale.
Will be sold to the highest bidder, on Wednesday 31st 
of March, at the late residence of Capt. Sterling C. 
M'LEMORE, dec'd. all the personal Estate of the 
decedent, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, 
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming utensils 
and other articles too tedious to mention.  A credit of 
twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving 
bond and approved security.
	ISAAC HOLMAN
	WILLIAM MOORE, Administrators
	Feb. 28, 1824

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MARRIED,
At Huntsville 26th ult. Col. John M'KINLEY, of 
Florence, to Miss Elizabeth ARMSTEAD, of 
Huntsville.

On the same day, by the Rev. Mr. PECK, Pulaski 
DUDLEY, Esq. of Tuscumbia, to Miss Susan M. 
BASS, of this county.

On the 2d inst. Mr. Colin BISHOP to Miss Sarah 
M'CAY, both of Huntsville.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 3, March 24, 1824:

RICHMOND
Is rising eight years old, a beautiful brown color, his 
form unexceptionable, 15 hands and 3 inches high, 
with extraordinary great power, and will stand the 
ensuing season at the stable of the subscriber, one 
mile east of Fayetteville, on the Mulberry road, and 
will be let to mares at Seven Dollars the season . . .
	HENRY ROBERTSON
	February 25, 1824

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MARRIED,
On Thursday last, by the Rev. Hardy HOLEMAN, Mr. 
Charles MAZE, of M'Minnville, to Miss Nancy 
HUGHES, of this county.

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Davison M'Millen,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Has settled in Fayetteville, and will practice in the 
different Courts in Lincoln County.  His office is in the 
brick building immediately south of the Inn, and 
opposite the Bell Tavern, where he can always be 
found.
	March 24, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 5, April 7, 1824:

MARRIED,
At Huntsville, 30th ult. by R. B. PURDOM, Esq., Mr. 
Allen J. KENNEDY, of this town, to Miss Agnes 
HARRIS, of the former place.

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NOTICE.
Stolen from the enclosure of the subscriber, on the 
Meridian road, ten miles from Fayetteville . . . a large 
BAY HORSE . . . Any person who will return said 
horse, or give information so that I may obtain him 
again, shall be handsomely rewarded.
	JOSEPH M'CLUSKY
	April 5, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 5, April 7, 1824:

Remaining in the Post Office in Fayetteville, T. on the 
31st of March, 1824, which if not taken out before the 
1st of July next will be sent to the General P. Office as 
dead letters.
	J. P. M'CONNELL, P. M.
	March 31, 1824

Rufus K. Anderson          Thomas Lackey
John Anderson          Henry Lazenberry
Thomas Atwood          John Latham
Henry Allen          John Lee
Rebecca Allen          John or Lewis Laine
Charles Bright          John Lane
William Boyd          John H. Leftwich
William Beatie          Nancy M'Kinney
Edward Barnwell          Doctor J. M'Kinney
C. Barker          Alexander Morton
Jeane Bradley          Tho. M'Afee
Henry Beck          Wright M'Lemore
William Boon           Sarah M'Elroy
Joel Bruce
James Braidey or John Owen          John H. Moore
James Brodaway          Lydia M'Curry
Samuel Buchanan          Cissa Marshall
Robert Buchanan          Elizabeth Moore
Fleming Bates          Doctors G. & R. Martin
Absolom Beard          Anthony Mullins
John Carothers          James Mitchell
James D. Cole          Isaac Mayfield
Robert Cunningham          William Moore
Samuel Campbell          John Nichols
James Cashion          George Noe
Joseph Campbell          Doake Nicks
Willis L. Calvert          Francis Osler
Heasther Cummins          Roderick Oliver
Peter J. Cotton          William Old
John Cone          Turner Ogletree
Frederick Claver          William Paul
Simon P. Caffrey          Armstead Pamplin
Jerry Chana          William Parkison
John Cole          John Payne
James Cowley          Thomas Parker
Thomas Crawford          Thomas Pulley
William Crunk          Moses Park
George Cunningham          Green Prior
Jo. Commons          Wm. Pryor
William Dickson          R. Quarles
Thomas Dickson          Matilda Ruddle
William Driver          J. Roundtree
Elijah Davis          Hugh Reed
Abraham Depoyster          Hiram Russle
William Davis          Blunt Ruffin
John Devin          John Rutledge
William Dyer          Samuel Ramsey
Alexander Dobbins          Catharine Rowell
John Dockery          William Robertson
Joseph Dean          Abner Robertson
Allen Elston          N. Robertson
Mary Ethridge          John Smith
James Esselman          Joseph Smith
Willis Freedle          Anthony Street
Hardy Forester          Samuel Smith
John Fullerton          Elizabeth B. Smith
James Fulton          William Stepeson
Joseph Greer          Harmon Shelton
Joseph H. Greer          Samuel H. Smith
William Green          William Solomon
Thomas Gaither          Howel Sikes
Wiley Gaither          Mary Sherril
George Gibson          Thomas Spencer
Hosea Gregory          George Sellers
Henry Glass          Christopher Shofner or John B. 
Smoot
Allen C. Gillespie          David Smith
John Gilbert          David Snoddy
Lewis Graves          Allen Tucker
Joseph Hodge          John Teel
Joseph Hilton          Jas. Thorp
Amos Hurley          Edward Towrey
Isaac Holman          James Turner
James Holman          George Teaford
Claiborne Hughes          John Tindall
John Hampton          Thomas L. Trotter
James Hobbs          John Vandible
Lewis Hopper          Samuel Wallis
Samuel Hampton          Polly Wilson
Robert Hairston          John Woodall
John Hurley          William Woodard
William Jones          William White
Robert Johnson          M. L. Wood
John R. Johnson          Samuel Watt
Aaron Jobe          Lee Walker
Thomas Kercheval          Charles Williams
Benjamin Kuykendall          David Watson
Henry Little          Charles Wakefield
Enoch Lana          John Young
James Locker          W. Yowell
John Laneir          


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 6, April 14, 1824:

A Caution.
The public are hereby cautioned against purchasing 
or taking an assignment of a certain note of hand, for 
$133 and some cents, drawn by the subscriber in 
favor of Beal GAITHER, and bearing date in February 
last.  Said note having been obtained from me without 
valuable consideration I am determined never to pay 
it, unless compelled by law.
	JOHN BOONE
	April 13, 1824

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On Monday next, the Rev. Samuel KING will preach 
at the house of Mr. Ezekiel NORRIS.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 7, April 21, 1824:

MARRIED,
On Thursday last, by Robert DICKSON, Esq., Capt. 
Peyton WELLS to Miss Mary CLIFT, all of this county.

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JACOB MOYERS,
COPPERSMITH,
Informs the public that he has purchased the shop & 
tools of Peter MOYERS, and intends carrying on the 
business in all its branches, at the old stand a few 
doors south of the Bell Tavern, where all orders for 
Stills, or other work in his line, will be faithfully and 
promptly executed, and at the most moderate prices.
	April 21, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 8, April 28, 1824:

NOTICE.
Whereas my wife, Martha BAGLEY, has left my bed 
and board without any lawful cause, and against my 
consent and wish-I therefore forewarn all persons 
from harboring, boarding or keeping her, or trusting 
her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her 
contracting, but wish her to return home to me again.
	JOHN R. BAGLEY
	April 20, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 9, May 5, 1824:

CAUTION.
The public are hereby cautioned against purchasing a 
note of hand for $40, drawn by the subscriber in favor 
of Martin ALEXANDER, and dated the 24th of April, 
1824:  also, an order on Wm. F. MASON for $19, 
same date, the payment whereof has been stopped; 
having never received value for said note and order, I 
am determined not to pay them unless compelled by 
due course of law.
	THOMAS ALLEY
	May 1, 1824

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Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the 
County Court of Lincoln county, and state of 
Tennessee, at April term, 1824. in favor of Robert 
HAIRSTON, against Mathew S. GIBSON, and to me 
directed, I shall offer for sale at the court house door, 
in the town of Fayetteville, on Saturday the third day 
of July next for cash, all the right, title, claim and 
interest that said GIBSON has to two town lots. 
known and distinguished in the plan of the town of 
Fayetteville by lots No. 101 and No. 96, said lots 
taken by the aforesaid fi. fa. as the property of said 
GIBSON.  Sale within lawful hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS,
	Sheriff of Lincoln County
	May 5, 1824

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Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of an execution issued from the Supreme 
Court of Errors and Appeals at the September term of 
said Court, and to me directed, I will offer for sale for 
cash, at the court house door in the town of 
Fayetteville, on Saturday the third of July next, all the 
right, title, claim and interest that Brice M. GARNER 
has in or to five hundred and fifty acres of land, lying 
in the county of Lincoln and state of Tennessee, on 
the east fork of Richland creek, and adjoining the 
lands of David LAWRENCE, Mathew MOSS, & Silas 
M'CLELLAND, & deeded from William P. 
ANDERSON to said GARNER, 21st April, 1819.---
Also, all the right and interest that said Brice M. 
GARNER has to one other tract in said county, lying 
on both sides of Elk river and both sides of Mulberry 
creek, in the second section and fourth range . . . 
containing two thousand five hundred and sixty acres, 
more or less, deeded from John A. CHAPMAN to 
Brice M. GARNER, 26th March, 1819.  Said lands 
were taken in execution as the property of Brice M. 
GARNER, by virtue of the aforesaid execution at the 
instance of Jane B. CAMPBELL, against Charles 
BOYLES and Brice M. GARNER.  Sale within lawful 
hours, and attendance by 
	WM. HUSBANDS,
	Sheriff of Lincoln County
	May 5, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 10, May 12, 1824:

This Certifies,
That the donation of twenty-six dollars eighty-seven 
and a half cents made to the Education Society of the 
Shiloh Presbytery, through the Rev. Geo. NEWTON, 
was appropriated and applied to the use of said 
Society, according to the constitution thereof.
	JESSE ALEXANDER,
	Secretary
	April 3, 1824

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DOCTOR
Robert Martin,
Having permanently located himself, respectfully 
tenders his professional services to his friends, and to 
the public:  While he cordially acknowledges the 
support he has hitherto received, he pledges himself 
that nothing on his part be wanting to give 
satisfaction, as he will attend promptly and faithfully to 
the calls of those who may favor him with their 
patronage.  He will attend to the practice of 
MEDICINE and SURGERY, in its several branches.  
He resides at Mr. John J. WHITAKER's, six miles 
from Fayetteville, on the Mulberry road, where he may 
generally be found . . . 
	May 10, 1824

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The Rev. Absolom BOSTICK is expected to preach a 
funeral discourse at Doct. G. MARTIN's, near the 
forks of Mulberry, on the fourth Sunday [23d] of this 
month.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 10, May 12, 1824:

Mills and Stills
TO RENT
The subscriber, living five miles north of Fayetteville, 
on Cane creek, has a GRIST MILL, SAW MILL and 
DISTILLERY, which he offers to rent for one year, on 
reasonable terms.
	JAMES CRAWFORD
	May 7, 1824

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 11, May 19, 1824:

MARRIED,
On Thursday, 6th inst. Mr. William B. RATHER, of 
Athens, Ala. to Miss Lucinda MANEFEE, of Giles 
county, Tennessee.

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FURNITURE
The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the 
public generally, that he still continues to carry on the 
Cabinet Business in all its various branches, at his 
old stand in Fayetteville, where can always be had, at 
the shortest notice, any article in his line, equal in 
point of workmanship, materials, &c. to any 
manufactured in the Western Country.  Those wishing 
to purchase are invited to call and examine for 
themselves.
Wanted, CHERRY PLANK and SCANTLING for 
which Cash will be given.
	SAMUEL S. HOLDING
	Fayetteville, May 19, 1824

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Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of four orders of sale issued from the Court 
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Lincoln County, at 
April term, 1824, and to me directed, I shall offer for 
sale at the Court house, in the town of Fayetteville, for 
cash all the right, title, claim and interest that Henry 
PALMER has in and to a certain tract or parcel of land 
in said county, containing ____ acres, bounded west 
by YOUNG and YARBOROUGH, north by GAUT's, 
east by REID's branch, south by FANNING's ridge; 
levied on as the property of said Henry PALMER, at 
the instance of Jarrett YOUNG.  Sale within lawful 
hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sh'ff
	May 19, 1824  

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 12, May 26, 1824:

Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me directed from 
the court of pleas and quarter sessions for Lincoln 
county, I shall expose to sale, for specie or its 
equivalent, at the court house door in the town of 
Fayetteville, on the tenth day of July next, all the right, 
title, claim and interest, that James GREER has in 
and to a tract of Land, lying in Lincoln county, on the 
middle fork of Cane creek, a north branch of Elk river, 
containing about four hundred acres, being part of a 
six hundred and forty acre tract granted by the state 
of Tennessee to Anthony FOSTER and deeded by 
him to said GREER-levied on to satisfy a judgment 
that Priscilla HUNTER recovered against him at the 
April term, 1822, of Lincoln county court
WM. HUSBANDS, Sheriff,
By his deputy, A. SMITH
May 26, 1824

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DIED,
In this town on Sunday last, Vance GREER, Esq. in 
the 45th year of his age; a man much respected, and 
one of the first settlers of this place.  His remains 
were attended to the grave on Monday by the 
members of Warren Lodge, and interred with Masonic 
honors.



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 13, June 2, 1824:

One Cent Reward,
Will be paid for the apprehension and delivery of 
SIMON P. CAFFREY, an apprentice to the Turning 
Business-but no charges will be paid; nor will the 
deliverer receive any thanks.
	WILLIAM BEATIE
	May 31, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 14, June 9, 1824:

FURNITURE.
Barclay & Ross,
Having purchased the shop and materials of Capt. S. 
S. HOLDING, intend carrying on the Cabinet Making 
business, in all its branches, at the old stand, and 
flatter themselves with receiving a share of the public 
patronage.  All orders for Furniture executed at the 
shortest notice, and on the lowest terms for Cash or 
short credit.  Those wishing to purchase are 
respectfully invited to call.
	Fayetteville, June 9, 1824

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NOTICE.
There is now confined in jail in Fayetteville, 
Tennessee, a NEGRO MAN, who calls himself 
JUPITER, and says he belongs to John HULETT, of 
Madison county, Alabama-was delivered to me on 
the 4th instant.
	J. P. M'CONNELL, Jailor
	June 8th, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 19, July 14, 1824:

Waggon and Carriage Making.
The subscriber, having taken the stand in Fayetteville, 
formerly occupied by Henry KIMES, intends to carry 
on the business of WAGGON AND CARRIAGE 
making in all its branches.  He pledges himself that all 
orders in his line shall be executed by workmen, in 
the neatest manner, and on lower terms than has 
ever been usual in this place.
	J. D. NICKS
	July 12, 1824



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 20, July 21, 1824:

Elder Hardy HOLMAN will preach at Elijah DAVIS' on 
Sunday 1st Aug.

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FOR SALE,
The tract of LAND whereon I now live, lying on the 
waters of West Mulberry, in Lincoln county, seven 
miles northeast from Fayetteville, containing 220 
acres, about 100 of which are in cultivation, a good 
Peach Orchard, an Apple Orchard, comfortable 
Buildings, and a good Distillery.  Cash or Negroes (or 
some of both) will be received in payment.  For further 
particulars enquire of the subscriber living on the 
premises.
	JAMES HOLMAN
	July 22, 1824



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 23, August 11, 1824:

J. G. Selph & Co.
HAVE JUST OPENED A  RETAIL
GROCERY HOUSE
In the corner store next south of the Fayetteville Inn, 
where they intend keeping up a general assortment of 
all kinds of GROCERIES, (etc.) . . .
	Aug. 10, 1824

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Farm for Sale.
The subscriber offers for sale his PLANTATION, 
situate on the north Mulberry road, four miles from 
Fayetteville, containing 160 acres, more than fifty of 
which are under improvement-has an excellent 
apple orchard, good springs, a comfortable dwelling, 
out houses, &c.  Cash or Negroes will be taken in 
payment.  For terms or further information apply to the 
subscriber on the premises.
	MOSES HARDIN
	Aug. 10, 1824



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 25, August 15, 1824:

MARRIED,
On Wednesday 18th inst. by I. CONGER, Esq., Maj. 
Robert MOORE to Miss Hannah MOORES, both of 
this county.

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 27, September 8, 1824:

DIED,
In Davidson county, 2d ult. Mr. Thomas EDMISTON. 
 Major Clement HALL, aged 71, a soldier of the 
revolution.

At Nashville, 7th ult. James TRIMBLE, Esq. formerly a 
judge of the Circuit Court in this State, in the 45th year 
of his age.

On the 17th ult. Maj. William N. MANIFEE, aged 27.

In this town on Sunday last, Mr. John W. GORDON, a 
native of Ireland, aged 28.  His remains were interred 
on Monday, with Masonic honors by Warren Lodge 
No. 19, of which he was a member.  He has left a wife 
and two small children to mourn their loss.

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NOTICE.
Agreeable to an order from the Brigadier General, I 
shall open and hold an election at the Court House in 
the town of Fayetteville, and at William CRUNK's on 
Cane creek, on Monday and Tuesday, the 4th and 5th 
of October, next for the purpose of electing a 
SECOND MAJOR for the 63d Regiment of 
Tennessee Militia, to fill the vacancy occasioned by 
resignation of Henry CLIFT.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sheriff
	Fayetteville, September 5, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 28, September 15, 1824:

MARRIED,
On Monday evening last, Mr. James M'COLLUM, to 
Miss Keziah BROILES, both of this county.

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DIED,
On Sunday last, at his residence on Shelton's Creek, 
Ambrose BARKER, Esq., aged about 40.

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 29, September 22, 1824:

DIED,
In this county, on Monday night last, Mrs. Sally 
COALTER, wife of Mr. Eson COALTER, aged 28.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 30, September 29, 1824:

E. M. RINGO
Has just received at his Clock & Watch maker's shop, 
south side of the square, a quantity of Green 
Spectacle Glasses, which he will sell or set to order 
on moderate terms.
	Fayetteville, Sept. 28, 1824

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Cabinet Making.
CHARLES THOMSON
Informs the public that having purchased the shop 
and tools of Mr. Wm. R. WOODROOF, he intends 
carrying on the business of Cabinet Making in all its 
branches, at the same stand on Cane creek, near 
Greer's mill, nine and a half miles from Fayetteville, 
where all orders for FURNITURE will be thankfully 
received and promptly attended to. . . .
	Sept. 27, 1824

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Caution! !
Whereas my wife Christianna BEDDINGFIELD has 
left my bed and board without any just cause and 
without my consent or wish, I therefore forewarn all & 
every person from harbouring, boarding or trusting 
her on my account, as I am determined to pay no 
debts of her contracting.
	Middleton BEDDINGFIELD
	September 29, 1824

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Take Notice.
Whereas LUCY, my wife has left my bed and board, 
without any just cause or provocation, and utterly 
refuses to live with me, this is therefore to forbid all 
persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, 
as I am determined not to pay any debts of her 
contracting after this date.
	THOMAS PARKER
	Sept. 26, 1824

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 33, October 20, 1824:

We are authorized to state that William E. KENNEDY, 
Esq., of this place, is a candidate for a seat in the 
Senate of the next General Assembly from this 
district.

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Justices of the Peace -The following gentlemen 
have been appointed by the Legislature Justices of 
the Peace for Lincoln county: Thomas C. CLARK, 
Barnabas BOYLES, Alexander M'LIN, Thomas H. 
SHAW, and Shapard SHELTON.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 34, October 27, 1824:

For Sale or Rent.
The subscriber offers for sale or to rent the Plantation 
and stand now occupied by Uriah BOBBITT, situate 
on the south side of Elk river, opposite the mouth of 
Mulberry, and including the very valuable Ferry at that 
place on the road leading from Huntsville to 
Shelbyville.  The plantation contains 100 acres, all 
first rate land, 20 of which is now under improvement, 
with a comfortable dwelling, outhouses, &c.  Any 
person disposed to purchase or rent the above is 
invited to call on the subscriber two miles north of Elk, 
on the road to Shelbyville.  The terms will be 
reasonable, the title indisputable, and immediate 
possession given.
	ISAIAH ALLEY
	Oct. 22, 1824

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We are authorized to announce Col. ISAAC HOLMAN 
a candidate for a seat in the Senate of the next 
General Assembly.

We are likewise authorized to state that Col. WM. 
MOORE is a candidate to represent the county of 
Lincoln in the next General Assembly.

Col. J. T. SANDFORD is a candidate to represent the 
district composed of Maury, Giles, Lincoln, and 
Bedford, in the next Congress of the United States.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 36, November 10, 1824:

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM B. BENGE 
a candidate to represent this county in the next 
General assembly of this state.

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Administrat's Sale.
Will be sold at the house of Vance GREER, 
deceased, in the Town of Fayetteville, on Friday the 
19th of November next, on a credit of twelve months, 
one Waggon & Gears, some Horses, Cattle, Hogs, 
and some other articles, as his property.  Bond and 
good security will be required of the Purchaser.
	JOSEPH GREER
	THOMAS GREER, Executors
	October 29, 1824
Attendance by William EDMISTON in the Executor's 
absence.

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MARRIED,
In this town last evening, by the Rev. Mr. GIBSON, 
Mr. John H. LAIRD of Columbia, to Miss Nancy G. 
BRYANS, of this place.

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STATE OF TENNESSEE
Lincoln Circuit Court, September Term 1824
Nancy Chapman, compl't  vs.  Erasmus Chapman, 
def't. - Petition for divorce

This day came the Complainant by her counsel, and 
the said Erasmus Chapman, being solemnly called to 
come into court and answer the petition of said Nancy 
CHAPMAN, came not - It is therefore considered by 
the Court that said petition be taken as confessed, 
and set for hearing, ex parte, at  the next Term of this 
Court.  And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court 
here, that said Erasmus Chapman is not an inhabitant 
of this State, it is therefore Ordered by the court that 
publication be forthwith made four weeks in 
succession in the Village Messenger . . . commanding 
the said Erasmus CHAPMAN to be and appear at the 
courthouse in the town of Fayetteville on the third 
Monday in March next, and answer the Petition of 
said Nancy CHAPMAN . . .
	A copy --- Test,
	J. BRIGHT, Cl'k of C. C.
	for Lincoln co. state of Tennessee
	Nov. 8, 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 37, November 17, 1824:

We are requested to give notice that the Rev. M. 
KING will preach a funeral discourse, on Monday 
next, at the house of Mr. Joseph JENKINS.

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 38, November 24, 1824:

Fire.-On Wednesday night last, about 12 o'clock, 
the citizens of this place were alarmed by the cry of 
"fire," which proved to be in a small building the 
property of R. DICKSON, Esq. and occupied by J. H. 
WALLACE as a shoemaker's shop.  The fire had 
made such progress before it was discovered as to 
preclude the possibility of saving the building, and a 
man who slept in the shop had barely time to make 
his escape, before the roof fell in and not an article of 
property was saved.-The fire next communicated to 
Mr. TIMMINS' Hatter shop, which was also 
consumed, but most of its contents were saved.  Mr. 
TIMMINS' dwelling house on the north, and Mr. 
DICKSON's store-house on the south, were much 
exposed and indeed several times on fire but were 
saved by the exertions of the citizens.  Mr. 
WALLACE's loss is severe-his entire stock of 
leather, a considerable stock of shoes, all his tools, 
together with his books and accounts were entirely 
consumed.  Mr. TIMMINS' loss, independent of the 
interruption of his business, is not great.
It is almost incredible that previous to this accident not 
the least provision had been made to guard against 
fire in this town-not a bucket, ladder, or hook had 
been provided, and to this hour, after the property of 
two of our most industrious citizens has been 
destroyed, and the whole town in imminent danger, 
nothing is done save the wind work of preparation.  
The fire of Wednesday night is now extinguished, and 
our citizens are again settling down into that state of 
apathy and indifference, from which, we fear, nothing 
but another destructive conflagration will awaken 
them.

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Jos. H. Wallace,
BOOT & SHOE MAKER,
Has re-commenced business in the brick building 
belonging to C. BOYLES, Esq. second door from the 
corner, and opposite Buchanan & Porterfield's store, 
where all orders in his line will be promptly executed, 
in the best manner, and most fashionable style.
	Nov. 24, 1824

		
from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 39, December 1, 1824:

Sheriff Sales.
By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas I will expose 
to sale at the court house door in the town of 
Fayetteville, on Saturday the fifteenth day of January 
next, all the right, title, claim and interest, that 
Linsfield W. PARKS has in and to a tract of Land, 
lying in Lincoln county, on a north west branch of 
Tucker's creek adjoining the land of Capt. William 
ESLICK, containing forty acres, more or less; levied 
on as the property of said Linsfield W. PARKS, to 
satisfy a judgment against him in favor of Joshua 
DODSON.  Sale within lawful hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS,
	Sheriff of Lincoln county
	Dec. 1, 1824

By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas I will expose 
to sale at the court house door in the town of 
Fayetteville, on Saturday the fifteenth day of January 
next, all the right, title, claim and interest that Matilda 
MOORE has in and to a tract of Land containing fifty 
acres, lying in Lincoln county on the head waters of 
Flynt River . . . including Matilda MOORE's 
improvement; Levied on to satisfy a judgment against 
George, Matilda, and Sally P. MOORE, in favor of 
BAIN and SIMMONS.  Sale in lawful hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS,
	Sheriff of Lincoln county
	Dec. 1, 1824

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued from the 
County Court of Lincoln county. at October term 1824, 
and to me directed, I shall sell for cash at the Court-
house door in the town of Fayetteville, on Saturday 
the 15th day of January next, all the right, title, claim 
and interest, that John PORTER has in and to three 
hundred acres of Land on the north side of Elk River 
in said county, and on both sides of Swan Creek, 
beginning at a Rock the north-west corner of a three 
thousand four hundred and ten acre survey in the 
name of John WILSON, running East and South for 
complement-the same being conveyed by James L. 
GREY to said PORTER, and levied on as the property 
of said PORTER, by virtue of said writ of fieri facias, 
in favor of William R. NUNN -
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sheriff
	Dec. 1, 1824



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 41, December 15, 1824:

MARRIED,
In Maury county, on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. 
STEVENSON, William E. KENNEDY, Esq., 
Counsellor at Law of this place, to Miss Elizabeth O. 
WILLIS, daughter of Maj. N. WILLIS, of Maury.

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 42, December 22, 1824:

We take pleasure in announcing to the public that 
exertions are making by a number of individuals, for 
the purpose of obtaining funds to erect a Meeting 
House in this place, and we trust an enlightened, 
intelligent, and Christian community will not suffer the 
project to fall to the ground for want of support.
Subscription papers are in the hands of Messrs. 
Solomon GULLET, Wm. TIMMINS, Joseph JENKINS, 
Capt. NORRIS, and Doct. M'KINNEY.



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 43, December 29, 1824:

DIED,
On Saturday night last, of bilious cholic, Mr. Brice M. 
WILLIAMS, son of Mr. Wm. WILLIAMS, of this county, 
aged about 23.

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Methodist Preachers who compose the 
Tennessee Annual Conference:
Nashville District - Lewis GARRETT, Senior 
Presiding Elder
Nashville Station - Robert PAINE
Nashville Circuit - Elijah KIRKMAN, William V. 
DOUGLASS, Thomas L. DOUGLASS, Sup.
Duck River Circuit - Joshua W. KILPATRICK, 
Thomas A. YOUNG
Dickson Circuit - John NUKSON, Benjamin P. 
SEWELL
Richland Circuit - German BAKER, William B. 
CARPENTER
Bigby Circuit - William MULLENS, John SUMMERS
Columbia Town - W. Blount PECK
Dover Circuit - Josiah BROWDER, John DYE
Forked Deer District - Josh. BUTCHER, P. E.
Wayne Circuit - Ashley B? ROSSELL, A. JONES
Wolf Circuit - John SEAY
Hatchey Circuit - Francis A. JARRATT, John WHITE
Beech Circuit - Colman HARWELL, Thomas D. 
DAVIDSON
Sandy Circuit - Ambrose F. DRISKILL, A. J. BROWN
Forked Deer Circuit - Thos. SMITH, James J. TROTT
Cyprus Circuit - Thos. MADDEN
Shoal Circuit - Jeremiah JACKSON, Isaac V. 
ENOCHS
Caney Fork District - Jas. GUINN, Presiding Elder
Smith's Fork Circuit - Nathaniel B? JARRETT, Wilie 
LEDBETTER
Lebanon Circuit - Nathan N. NORVILLE, William 
JOHNSON
Roaring River Circuit - Wm. CONN, Benjamin L. 
LIDDEN
Mountain Circuit - Jesse F. BUNKER
Caney Fork Circuit - Benjamin S. CLARDY, R. H. 
HUDSON
Pond Spring Circuit - George W. D. HARRIS, Michael 
BERRY
Bedford Circuit - John BROOK, Jas. W. ALLEN
Stone River Circuit - F. P. SCRUGGS, Lorenzo D. 
OVERALL
Huntsville District - William M'MAHAN, Presiding 
Elder
Madison Circuit - Ellyson TAYLOR, Samuel R. 
DAVIDSON
Huntsville Station - John M. HOLLAND
Limestone Circuit - Gilbert D. TAYLOR, Arthur 
M'CLURE
Paint Rock Circuit - Barton BROWN, Thomas M. 
KING
Jackson Circuit - James M'FERRIN, Alexander L. P. 
GREEN?
Franklin Circuit - Rufus LEDBETTER
Lawrence Circuit - George W. MORRIS, Thomas A. 
STRAIN
Upper Cherokee Mission - Nicholas D. SCALES
Middle Cherokee Mission - Isaac W. SULLIVAN
Lower Cherokee Mission - Richard NEELY


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 44, January 5, 1825:

MARRIED,
Last evening, by the Rev. Mr. M'LIN, William L. 
PETTY, Esq., of the Western District, to Miss Mary V. 
GREER, daughter of Gen. J. GREER of this county.

On Tuesday, 28th ult. by the Rev. Mr. NEWTON, Mr. 
Thomas J. BRYANS, of this town, to Miss Angelina 
DAVIDSON, daughter of H. DAVIDSON, Esq. of 
Bedford county.

Last evening, by the Rev. Mr. SANSOM, John S. 
M'ADA, to Miss Jane SANSOM, daughter of Mr. Wm. 
SANSOM, all of this county.

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NOTICE.
All those who have claims against the Estate of 
Patrick O'CALLAGHAN, deceased, are requested to 
bring them forward and present them for settlement 
by the next County Court, or within the time 
prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred.  All 
those who are indebted to said estate are also 
requested to come forward and make payment at the 
same court, or I will be compelled to place their notes 
or accounts in the hands of an officer for collection.  
Debtors will please make payment to William E. 
KENNEDY or R. DICKSON, Esqrs. in my absence, 
and also present to them their claims against said 
estate.
	J. O'CALLAGHAN, Admr.
	Dec. 30th 1824


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 45, January 12, 1825:

MARRIED,
Last evening by the Rev. S. KING, Mr. Robert 
HANNAH, to Miss Melinda JENKINS, both of this 
county.

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 46, January 19, 1825:

Fayetteville Inn
WM. H. TALBOT
Respectfully informs the public that he has taken that 
well known TAVERN, the Fayetteville Inn, in the town 
of Fayetteville, Tenn. lately occupied by Mrs. E. 
GREER, and formerly by Vance GREER, Esq., 
deceased.  His house is well furnished for the 
accommodation of Travellers, and his table supplied 
with the best the country will afford - His stables are 
commodious, plentifully furnished, and attended by 
careful and trusty ostlers; and the subscriber pledges 
himself that no exertion on his part shall be wanting, 
and hopes by constant attention to merit and receive 
a share of the public patronage.  His charges will be 
moderate.
	January 15, 1825


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 47, January 26, 1825:

Strayed or Stolen
From the rack at Fayetteville, on the 10th inst. a Dark 
BAY MARE . . .Whoever will return or give information 
of said mare shall be handsomely rewarded.
THOMAS GEORGE
	Elk River, 14 miles east of Fayetteville - Jan. 
23

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DIED,
At his residence, eight miles below Fayetteville, on 
the 18th instant. Maj. Ephraim M. BUGG.
He was a tender and affectionate husband and father; 
a friendly neighbor; a humane and generous man, 
ever ready to extend the hand of comfort and 
assistance to the wretched and distressed of every 
condition - He might truly be denominated "The man 
of feeling."  Never has a death occurred among us 
that was more generally and deeply regretted by 
numerous acquaintances than this, as was 
manifested by the tears of his neighbors who 
attended his remains to its mother earth.  In him 
society has lost one of its most useful members.  This 
is not the exaggerated tribute of an enthusiastic 
friendship - it is reality.  He has left a wife and four 
small children, besides numerous friends and 
relatives to lament his loss.



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 48, February 2, 1825:

DIED,
On Monday last, Mr. George SPANGLER, of this 
county, aged 61. - He was a member of the Masonic 
Lodge at Abingdon, Va.  His remains were interred on 
Tuesday, with Masonic honors, by the members of 
Warren Lodge No. 19.

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NOTICE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed on the 22d day 
of October, 1824, between John COCK, and 
Alexander R. KERR & Co. wherein I was appointed 
Trustee, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at 
the house of John COCK, on Cold Water creek, on 
the 22d of February next, the following property, both 
real and personal, to wit: -- One Tract of Land, on 
Cold Water creek, containing Fifty acres, granted to 
the said John COCK by the State of Tennessee, by 
grant No. 15843; also a Tract of Land lying on Cold 
Water creek, containing Five acres, granted to said 
COCK by the State of Tennessee, by grant No. 
15844; and also one other Tract of Land on Cold 
Water creek, containing Fifty-three and a half acres, 
entered in the Entry Taker's office for Lincoln county, 
by entry No. 244: Fifty head of stock Hogs; twelve 
head of Cows . . .five head of Sheep; one Mare and 
Colt; a set of Blacksmith's Tools; two Copper Stills . . 
.Sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P.M.
	J. P. M'CONNELL
	January 31


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 49, February 9, 1825:

Sheriff Sale.
By virtue of two orders of sale, one in favor of Samuel 
M. CLAY and William STEPHENS, and the other in 
favor of Joel PINSON, both issued from the County 
Court, at January term, 1825, I shall offer for sale at 
the court house door, in the town of Fayetteville, for 
cash, on the first Saturday in April next, all the right, 
title, claim and interest that Hiram WINTERS has in 
and to seventy-two acres of land, in the county of 
Lincoln, and state of Tennessee, on the headwaters 
of Cold Water creek, entered in the entry taker's office 
of said county by entry No. 412, and levied on by a 
constable to satisfy the aforesaid orders of sale.  Sale 
within lawful hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sh'ff
	February 9, 1825


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 50, February 16, 1825:

Drowned, yesterday in attempting to cross Elk River 
at the ford a short distance above the mouth of 
Norris's creek.  Mr. Philemon BOWERS, of this 
county.  His body was discovered by some boatmen, 
and taken up about 3 o'clock.  An inquest was last 
night held upon it, and a verdict returned of 
"accidental death by drowning."---The deceased was, 
we understand, about 35 years of age, and has left a 
large family to lament their loss.

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MUSIC BOOKS
       FOR SALE
The subscriber has on hand, and for sale at the store 
of R. H. M'EWEN & CO. in this place, between two 
and three hundred Music Books in pamphlet form . . . 
Price by wholesale 37 1/2; by retail 50 cents per copy.
	B. W. D. CARTY
	Feb. 16, 1825


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 51, February 23, 1825:

DOCTOR
A. C. GILLESPIE,
Respectfully tenders his services to the citizens of 
Fayetteville and its vicinity as PHYSICIAN & 
SURGEON . . . He occupies as a shop an apartment 
in Maj. M'CONNELL's  red building, second room east 
of MASON & M'EWEN's Store, where he may at all 
times be found, unless absent on professional 
business.
	February 23

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from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. II, No. 52, March 2, 1825:

Spun Cotton
   FOR SALE
The subscriber has for sale at the store of R. H. 
M'EWEN & CO. in Fayetteville a quantity of Spun 
Cotton, which he warrants to be of superior quality, 
and offers it for sale on lower terms than usual for 
CASH.
	NOAH PARKER
	March 2, 1825

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NOTICE.
Whereas my wife Edie has, without just cause, 
absconded from my bed and board, and otherwise 
conducted herself in a most scandalous manner, this 
is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting 
her on my account, as I will positively pay no debts of 
her contracting after this date.
	HENRY PAMPLIN
	March 1, 1825

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 1, May 3, 1826:

CAUTION.
The public are cautioned not to trade for a note of 
hand given by me to Henry CLIFT, for $90, some time 
in November last, payable in twelve months after 
date, as I am determined not to pay it unless 
compelled by law, having never received valuable 
consideration therefore.
	AUGUSTUS Y. DOBBS
	Lincoln Co. April 1, 1826

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NOTICE.
All persons are hereby forewarned from harboring or 
trading with my wife PATSEY, as I have determined 
henceforth to pay no debts of her contracting.
	JOHN ANDERSON
	Fayetteville, April 30, 1826

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SHERIFF SALE.
By virtue of an execution issued from the county court 
at April term, 1826, in favor of POWER & HORTON, I 
shall expose to sale at the court house in the town of 
Fayetteville, on Saturday the first day of April next, all 
the right, title and interest that Daniel COFFMAN has 
in and to fifty acres of land in Lincoln county, 
Tennessee, and lying on the waters of Hester's creek, 
a south branch of Elk River, beginning at a poplar and 
hickory, the south west corner of a three hundred and 
twenty acre survey in the name of the heirs of Daniel 
GUN,  . . . entered in the entry taker's office in said 
county by number 541.  Sale within lawful hours.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Sheriff
	May 3, 1823



from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 1, May 3, 1826 (continued):

Cabinet Making
Solomon GULLETT, 
Grateful for the liberal patronage heretofore received, 
has the pleasure to inform the public that he still 
continues to carry on the above business in its 
various branches at his old stand, a few rods south of 
the public square on the street leading to the Ford of 
Elk river, where he will be happy to furnish his former 
customers and others with every kind of CABINET 
WORK . . . His work is well known in this vicinity and 
can recommend itself. . . He has on hand a good 
assortment of FURNITURE, & intends keeping a 
constant supply.  Housekeepers, new and old, are 
respectfully invited to favor him with a call and judge 
for themselves.
	May 3, 1826

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MARRIED,
On the 13th ult. by I. CONGER, Esq. Mr. William 
MARSH to Miss Clarissa MARSH, both of this county.

from The Village Messenger,  Fayetteville, 
Tennessee, Vol. 3, No. 2, May 10, 1826:

NOTICE.
All those indebted to John WHAM, deceased, are 
desired to come forward and make payment; and 
those having demands against him are requested to 
present them for payment, legally authenticated, 
within the time prescribed by law, or they will be 
forever barred.
	WM. CRAWFORD,
	WM. B. BENGE, Adm's
	May 6, 1826

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LAW NOTICE.
WM. P. MARTIN, having permanently settled in 
Fayetteville, as an ATTORNEY AT LAW, respectfully 
informs the public that he has opened an office on the 
north side of the public square, two doors west of the 
county clerk's office, where he will be happy to attend 
to all orders in the line of his profession.  Those who 
may favor him with their business may rely upon his 
best exertions to discharge the same with punctuality 
and fidelity.
	Fayetteville, May 10, 1826

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DIED
On Sunday, 9th ult. the Rev. Hardy HOLMAN, aged 52 
years, after a long and tedious illness, which he bore 
with Christian fortitude and resignation.  The 
deceased was one of the first settlers of this county, a 
member of the Baptist Church, and for 14 years 
previous to his decease sustained the office of pastor 
in that society.  His loss will be severely felt by society 
at large, but none except his immediate acquaintance 
can fully estimate the extent of the bereavement. 

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 2, May 10, 1826 (cont.):

Dissolution of Copartnership.
The copartnership heretofore existing under the firm 
of Robert H. M'EWEN & Co. was dissolved by mutual 
consent on the 3d day of March last, all those 
indebted to said firm will make payment to Robert H. 
M'EWEN, who is authorized to receive the same; and 
those having claims against said firm will call on him 
for settlement.
	ELIZABETH M'EWEN, Executrix.
	MATTHEW STEPHENSON,
	ROBERT H. M'EWEN, Executors of the will of 
John M'EWEN, deceased.
	Fayetteville, 8th May, 1826

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NOTICE.
ROBERT H. M'EWEN, having taken into partnership 
Samuel E. GILLILAND, the business in future will be 
carried on under the firm of M'EWEN & GILLILAND, 
at the old stand in Fayetteville, where they will be 
happy to accommodate their former customers.
	May 10, 1826

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Agreeably to appointment made two years since, we 
are authorized to say that Adam PAINE will preach in 
the Court House in this place, on Saturday next.

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 3, May 17, 1826:

MARRIED,
On the 4th inst. by I. CONGER, Esq., Mr. James 
CUNNINGHAM to Miss Nancy GROCE.

On Tuesday, the 2d inst. by Henry KELSO, Esq., Mr. 
John BEARD to Miss Rebecca TURNER.

On Sunday, 7th inst. Mr. Isom G. SMITH to Miss 
Margaret BEARD, daughter of Capt. Absolom 
BEARD, all of this county.


from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 4, May 24, 1826:

John GARDINER
Respectfully informs the public that he has 
commenced a Latin & English SCHOOL, in the county 
of Lincoln, nine miles north of Fayetteville, near the 
dwelling of Hugh M. BLAKE, Esq., in which will be 
taught the Latin, Greek and French Languages; 
Sciences and Mathematics; the English Language 
grammatically, and in all its modern improvements 
and refinement.  
Having been long a Teacher in the state of Virginia, 
the place of his nativity, and also in East and West 
Tennessee, his character and qualifications on that 
subject he presumes are known.
To young Ladies who may honor him with conducting 
their education he pledges himself that they shall 
receive from him as good and refined an education as 
they could obtain at Salem, in North Carolina.
To young Gentlemen who may select him for their 
preceptor, he promises that they shall receive from 
him an education equal, if not superior, to one 
attainable in any part of the State of Tennessee.---
From the rapid increase of Scholars and Students to 
his school already he anticipates the attainment of a 
large number, and will be furnished with suitable and 
well qualified assistants when the School becomes so 
numerous as to require more than his individual 
exertions.  He solicits the public patronage to the 
institution, and entertains the pleasing hope that he 
will be enabled to render general satisfaction to the 
people.  Should he fail of accomplishing what he has 
proposed, he will cheerfully forfeit all compensation 
for his Tuition.
	May 20, 1826

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 5, May 31, 1826:

CAUTION.
Whereas my wife, MARY-ANN, did on the 26th of May 
instant, depart from my dwelling without any just 
cause, this is to caution all persons against trading 
with or trusting her on my account, as I am 
determined to pay no debts of her contracting 
whatever.
	JOHN KENNEDY
	May 26, 1826

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TAKE NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of Doctor James C. 
SMITH, deceased, are requested to call on the 
subscriber and make payment; and those having 
claims against said estate, will please present them in 
due time, legally authenticated, or they will be forever 
barred.
	WM. HUSBANDS, Executor
	May 31, 1826

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Corporation Taxes.
The subscriber will attend at the office of James 
BRIGHT, Esq. in Fayetteville, on Friday the 2d day of 
June next, for the purpose of receiving the TAXES 
due the Corporation of the Town of Fayetteville, for 
the year 1826.
	B. W. D. CARTY,
	Town Constable
	May 26, 1826

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 6, June 7, 1826:

Return my Books.
The following BOOKS are missing from my library:---
The Pioneers-Pilot-Pirate-Spy-Waverly-
Lionel-Moore's Poems-Moore's Loves of the 
Angels-Caustic's Petition-Comyn's Digest-3d 
Blackstone's Commentaries-Tidd's Practice-
Brown's Chancery Reports, with some others.  Those 
who have any of the above works will please to return 
them immediately.
	WM. P. MARTIN
	May 9, 1826

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Masonic Funeral.
The burial of Capt. Benjamin DORSEY will take place 
on the 18th inst. at his late residence on Mulberry.  
The Brethren of the Lodges at Hazlegreen, 
Winchester, Shelbyville, and Pulaski are specially 
requested to attend.  Transient brethren generally are 
invited to attend.  Divine service may be expected on 
the occasion.
	W. P. MARTIN
	Secretary Warren Lodge
	June 7, 1826

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We are authorized to announce A. V. BROWN, Esq. 
of Pulaski, a Candidate to supply the vacancy in the 
Senate of this State, occasioned by the resignation of 
the Hon. W. E. KENNEDY.

from The Village Messenger, Fayetteville, Tennessee, 
Vol. 3, No. 7, June 14, 1826:

We are authorized to announce Col. R. H. BOONE, of 
this county, a Candidate to supply the vacancy in the 
Senate of this State, occasioned by the resignation of 
the Hon. Wm. E. KENNEDY.

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DIED,
On Saturday morning last, of consumption, Mrs. Mary 
SLATER, consort of Capt. Cornelius SLATER.  Aged 
36.

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MARRIED,
In this place, on the 6th inst. by R. DICKSON, Esq., 
Mr. John FORMWALT to Miss Matilda MOYERS, all 
of this place.