THE STATE GAZETTE

VOLUME 1   NO.21

DYERSBURG,TENNESSEE

SATURDAY  APRIL 21,1866

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY

BY TOM W.NEAL & JERE.MARTIN

 

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY FOR THE 16th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF TENNESSEE,composed of counties of Dyer; Lauderdale; Obion;and Gibson.Chancellor--Jno.W.HARRIS,Somerville; Judge--Isaac SAMPSON,Ripley; Attorney General--H.J.TURNER,Ripley. DYER COUNTY COURT the First Mondays in February,June & October; Sheriff--J.W.TARKINGTON; County Judge--Jessee CLARK; County Court Clerk--T.H.BENTON; Circuit Court Clerk--W.B.SAMPSON; C.& M.in Chancery--W.M.WATKINS; Register--Louis SILSBY; Trustee--James McCOY; Ranger--Jno.H.CHRISTIE; Agent Freedmen's Bureau--W.B.TIPTON.  LAUDERDALE County Court,the second Mondays in March,July and November. Sheriff--Jo.H.WARDLAW; County Judge--S.A.THOMPSON; County Court Clerk--George JOHNSTON; Circuit Court Clerk--J.A.WARDLAW; C.& M.in Chancery-- T.Bun CARSON; Register--John D.BAXTER; Trustee--James A.LACKEY; Ranger--James D.HUBBARD; Agent Freedmans Bureau--W.C.McCONICO. OBION County--TROY--Court on the 4th Mondays in February,June,and October:Sheriff--Wm.H.WHITE; County Judge--Woodfin NAYLOR; County Court Clerk--George F.ISBELL; Circuit Court Clerk--Wm.H.CALDWELL; C.& M.in Chancery--P.H.MARBRAY; Trustee--Samuel R.ROSCOE;

Register--J.G.SMITH; Agent Freedmens'Bureau--C.McALLISTER.  WEST OF REELFOOT LAKE;Court the Second Mondays in February,June and October. H.K.ALEXANDER;deputy County Clerk.;John G.FLINT; Deputy Sheriff.; Richard S.BRADFORD;Clerk Circuit Court.  GIBSON County--Court the third Mondays in March,July and November.

 

ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW LISTED IN THIS ISSUE--F.G.SAMPSON; T.E.RICHARDSON & Chas.C.MOSS; John SKEFFINGTON; S.R.LATTA; Egbert G.HILL.

 

GREAT FIRE IN HAYTI--A correspondent of the N.Y.HERALD,writing from Port au Prince,under date of March 20th says; A very disastrous and destructive fire broke out in this city on the 19th inst.,at 7 a.m. and half the capital of Hayti is in ashes.No engines have ever been brought in to extinguish fires,notwithstanding the calamity of the 28th of February 1865,when nearly half the city burned,the people,instead of helping to stop the progress of the fires,ran half wild in the streets,or robbed and plundered.The Government did nothing and the troops did nothing.The fire burned 30 hours.

 

THE HUMOROUS citizens of Cartersville,Georgia,are amusing themselves by milking each others' cows after dusk,and appropiating the proceeds.They say it is almost as rich as the milk of human kindness.

 

A BLACKSMITH in Ilminster,England lately performed a perilous test.A child,aged seven years,while playing with his brother,aged twelve months,placed over his head an iron band similar to that used for the nuts of cartwheels.The child's neck began to swell,and when the parents discovered it,they were horrified to find that it was impossible to remove the band,and that suffocation was imminent.A blacksmith names COLES was called in,and suggested the desperate idea of hammering off the iron with a sledge,and he successfully completed the task.While one person held the legs and another the head of the little one,COLES fearlessly struck at the ring and severed it.A false blow of half an inch would have caused instant death.

 

A CLERGYMAN KILLED GOING TO A FUNERAL--The Corspe Returns To Life. The LaCrosse Republican has a correspondent who was recently visiting at West Bend,Wisc.,when he learned the annexed facts,which are substantiated by Hon.F.O.THORPE,who resides at West Bend: On Saturday,the 3d inst.,at West Bend,the Rev.Mr.MILLER was called to go into the country a few miles from town to preach the funeral sermon of Mrs.LAMBERT,who was supposed to be dead.She was arrayed in her funeral attire,and placed in her coffin.It appears that Mr.MILLER was the owner of a factious horse that was sometimes unmanageable and would run away.He was to pass through a timbered country and on account of snowdrifts,the horse threw the preacher from the cutter with great force upon a large oak stump that was filled with short knots.One of these knots severed the jugular vein.But the most singular development of the sad and mysterious affair is yet to be told.Further information proves that Mrs.LAMBERT was not dead,but had been in a trance for two days,presenting every indication that life had departed.She states she could hear every word spoken and could realize the preparations her friends were making,but could not move or speak.Her grave had been dug.She now lives and the minister who had been called to preach her funeral service,now lies in the grave made to receive her last remains.

 

THE EFFECT OF BROWNLOW HARANGUES--(from Nashville Banner),a few days after Gov.BROWNLOW made his speech in Knoxville,Col. BROWNLOW made a most inflammatory speech in Jonesboro',and as a result of the agitation renewed in East Tennessee by these speeches,one man was murdered by midnight assassins near Greenville,and six men ordered to leave Jonesboro instantly.

 

GENERAL NEWS ITEMS---Daniel S.DICKENSON is dead.He was the only competitor of Andrew JOHNSON for the Vice Presidency in 1864.

 

MISS ANN R.ADAMS,an ancient maiden,68 years of age,residing in Danville,is cutting her fourth set of teeth and growing a new crop of black hair. Mrs.Elizabeth CHRISTY,a widow lady,65 years of age,is cutting a new set of teeth after being toothless for years.

 

THE PRESIDENT has intimated that his late proclamations did not terminate martial law in the Southern States.

 

GENERAL STEADMAN is to be sent on a run through the South to report upon the conditions and sentiments of the people.

 

IT IS REPORTED that the Secessionists in Texas has seized political control of the State and carry everything with ahigh hand.Gov.HAMILTON is reported en route to Washington.

 

HON.JOSHUA HILL,formerly a member of Congress from Georgia,is being urged for a position of Collector of Customs at Savannnah,in place of Mr.WOODBRIDGE,about to resign.The only obstacle in the way of his appointment is that he cannot take the test oath.If HILL can't can't take the oath,no man in the South can.

 

PUBLIC MEETING-AID FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS---In pursuance of notice,quite a respectable number of ladies and gentlemen assembled at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg,on the 14th inst.,for the relief of disabled and indigent Southern soldiers.The meeting came to order by Rev.W.J.MAHON being called to the chair,and John SKEFFINGTON,Esq.,acting as Secretary. Mr.Chas.ALLEN,from a committee appointed to draft resolutions and suggest a mode of organization,presented a report which was in substance adopted.It embodied the following plan of organization,and list of officiers: The Association to be known as the "Dyer County Aid Society,"having for its objects the collections of contributations for the purpose of supplying those who may need them with artificial limbs; helping the indigent,and relieving the families of the slain and the helpless; the operations of the Society to be confined to Dyer County. Said Society to have for its officers one President; a Vice President; a Treasurer; a corresponding and a recording Secretary; a central committee of five, in the town of Dyersburg,and sub-committees,four ladies and one gentleman,in each civil district,whose duty it shall be to solicit and collect contributations,and report subjects for the attention of the Society.Elections held once a year. Qualifications for membership to be payment of one dollar,by gentlemen, ladies free. A sufficiant numbers of persons had their names enrolled as members of the Society and proceeded at once to elect officers with the following result: President-Rev.J.W.MAHON; Vice President-Rev.Hamilton PARKS; Treasurer-J.W.ECHOLS; Secretary-Tom W.NEAL; Rec.Secretary-Dr.R.H.McGAUGHEY. Whereupon the President appointed the following gentlemen a Central Committee for the ensuing year: C.W.DOYLE, John L.WEBB, Chas.ALLEN, S.D.WHITTEN, and A.M.STEVENS,and the committee directed to suggest to the President the names of suitable persons to compose the District committes.J.W.ECHOLS, S.R.LATTA, and John SKEFFINGTON were appointed a committee to draft a constitution and by laws for the government of the Society,and S.R.LATTA, Tom W.NEAL and John SKEFFINGTON to wait on Mr.Jno.WEBB,and others and request them to give a concert for the benefit of the Society. On motion,Tom W.NEAL,Editor of the State Gazette,was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Society.On motion of Gen.T.H.BELL,John SKEFFINGTON,Esq.,of Dyersburg,was requested to deliver an address on the objects and purposes of the Society on Saturday,the 28th inst.The proprietors of the State Gazette,for their courtesy and liberality,were tendered the thanks of the Society.

 

INSOLVANT NOTICE---Whereas, I have made suggestions of the insolvency of the estate of James T.ECHOLS,deceased,before the clerk of the County Court of Dyer County,TN.File before the first day of September 1866,or this notice will plead in bar of their recovery. Mary J.ECHOLS,Adminiatrix of James T.ECHOLS.dec'd.  April 20,1866  21 3t.

 

ESTRAY--Taken up in Civil District No.5,one iron gray 3 year old colt with snip on the nose,right hind foot white;no other marks.Appraised at $50.21-3t.  John H.CHRISTIE,Ranger.

 

ESTRAY--Taken up in District No.11,by Isaac N.GRAY,one black mare,about 14 hands high,and 15 or 16 years old,a brown colt,5 or 6 months old;marked on right shoulder with a Mexican brand.Appraised__.21-3t.  John H.CHRISTIE,Ranger.

 

PUBLIC SALE--On Saturday,the 28th inst.,the brick of the Court House in Dyersburg will be sold at public auction,(for cash in hand) to the highest bidder.Will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. H.CLARK; S.D.WHITTEN; James McCOY; N.PORTER; J.F.SINCLAIR; Commissioners. Dyersburg,April 11,1866.

 

IN CHANCERY--at Ripley,Tennessee; April Rules--1 original Bill--John D.BAXTER,admn.of Jonathan P.NEIGHBOURS  vs  Rachael NEIGHBOURS,George B.EGGLESTON et al.  ON motion,and it appearing from allegation in the Bill,which is sworn to,that the defendant,George B.EGGLESTON,is a non-resident of the STate of Tennessee.It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks in the State Gazette,a newspaper published in Dyersburg.This April 2,1866  T.B.CARSON,Clerk & Master  PIERSON & MARLEY,Sols.for Complainant. 21-4t.

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DYERSBURG--Petition for Divorce--Harriet F.KIRKPATRIC versus John KIRKPATRIC.  On Motion,and it appearing from the petition,which is sworn to,that the residence of the defendant,John KIRKPATRIC is unknow.It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks in the State Gazette,a weekly newspaper,published in the town of Dyersburg,requiring said defendant to appear at the next term of the Circuit Court to be held for the County of Dyer,at the Court House in Dyersburg,on the first Monday in June next,and plead,answer,or demur to said petition,or the same will be taken for confessed and set for hearing ex parte.  W.B.SAMPSON,Clerk. E.G.HILL,Attorney. 21-4w.

 

DIED--At his residence in this county on the 18th inst.,Mr.John PATE,aged about 50 years.

 

THANKS--Our kind and accommodating friend,Mr.E.B.PENDLETON,of Hale's Point,has our sincere thanks for files of late papers.

 

THE ONLY MARRIAGE LICENSE--issued for Dyer County since our last publication was one authorizing the marriage of Henry HAMLET & Amarilla CHITWOOD.

 

THE NEW COUNTRY--The Scaley trick of forming a new county out of portions of Dyer,Lauderdale,Haywood and Gibson,was successfully engineered through our Legislature by Mr.SCALES.The new county is named Crockett.

 

DYER COUNTY COURT--This honorable body is composed of the following Justices of the Peace,with Dr.Thomas H.BENTON,Clerk and J.W.TARKINGTON,Sheriff of the County.#1-W.T.PORTER,Jno.H.YORK.  #2-N.J.SORRELL,W.F.NASH.  #3-Isaac A.NUNN,W.M.BEASLEY.  #4-Jesse CLARK, T.J.ALLEN,R.H.McGAUGHEY, F.G.SAMPSON.  #5-T.H.JOHNSON,M.H.DAVIS  #6-J.F.WILLIAMSON,C.E.WHITE  #7-G.CHITWOOD,G.W.PIERCE.  #8-W.E.DOAK,W,H,HENDRIX.  #9-D.P.McCORKLE,H.P.STRAWS.  #10-P.M.TIPTON,Smith SINCLAIR.  #12-Jas.McCOY,Jas.THORTON.  #14-J.F.SINCLAIR,E.B.CURTIS.  Quorum-Jesse CLARK. Chairman-Jas.McCOY and J.F.SINCLAIR.  Building Commissioners-S.D.WHITTEN,Henderson CLARK,James McCOY,Nathaniel PORTER and John F.SINCLAIR.

 

PUBLIC SPEAKING--By request,our fellow townsman,John SKIFFINGTON,Esq.,will on next Saturday,the 28yh,deliver an address at the Cunmberland Presbyterian Church,in behalf of disabled Southern soldiers.The public,and the ladies particularly,are invited to attend.

 

HALE'S POINT and MEMPHIS--At a late meeting of stockholders of the Memphis and Hale's Point Packet Co.,held on-board steamer Nevada,Mr.H.SULLIVAN was called to the chair,and W.L.CARGILL appointed secretary.The President explained the obfect of the meeting,when,on motion of E.J.McGAVACK,an election for officers was held with the following unanimous result: President,Dr.F.G.McGAVACK,of Nodena,Arkansas; Secretary,T.P.AYDLETT,of Memphis,Tennessee; Treasurer,Dan.MATHEWS,of Osceola,Arkansas.On motion it was resolved to adjourn to meet on the 1st day of June next,at Osceola,Arkansas.

 

THERE IS CONSIDERABLE STIR in Nashville over the arrest of several persons formerly connected with the Quartermaster's Department,under Col.Charles H.DAVIS,on charges of fraud. H.BRUNER,formerly superintendent of the mule corrals,is one of the number.Other implicated parties are absent from the city and will be hunted up.Among these is Albert PANE,ex-cashier of Col.DAVIS,whose departure for Europe recently,excited some comment.It is said the frauds amount to $200,000.

 

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS--This week we report the following transfers of real estate in Dyer County:  J.P.HAMPTON deed to Alvin & George KIRK,of 34 acres of land in District #6 for $973.50.   E.G.STALLINGS,deed to Benj.JORDON,of one acre of land,at Chestnut Bluff,for $500.   J.P.HAMPTON,deed to Jesse PIERCE,of 58 acres of land,in District #6,for $900.   Albert JONES,deed to Mary BAIRD of one and one half acre of land in District #6,for $400.   Nowlen ECHOLS,deed to James T.ECHOLS of 50 acres of land,in District #14,for $600.   Hubbard KING,deed to J.E.DUNLAP and W.T.SHELTON of 71 acres of land in District #2 for $1,422.   W.J.DAVIE,deed to W.H.CHERRY of 878 acres of land,in District #6 for $8000.   W.J.DAVIE,deed to J.T.ECHOLS of 64 acres of land,in District #14 for $1,677.

 

A BEAUTIFUL THOUGHT--In the Flower of Liberty,edited by Miss Julia A.M.FURBISH,there is a poem by Phoebe CARY,closing with the striking stanxa on the dead heroes of the war: "Not there,but risen,redeemed,they go--Where all the paths are sweet with flowers;They fought to give us peace,and lo!They gained a better peace than ours."

 

LAND FOR SALE--Several small,improved tracts of Land in Dyer County,for sale on the most liberal terms.Also several large tracts of Cotton Land with small improvement. Isaac SAMPSON.

 

SUGG & PARR--Receiving and Forwarding Merchants ; Hale's Point,Tennessee.

 

HIBBETT & HILL--Resident Physicians,Dyersburg,Tennessee;Will give their undivided attention to the practice of their profession.

 

INSOLVANT NOTICE--Having suggested of the estate of James A.WHITE,deceased,to the County Court of Dyer County,all creditors of said estate are herby notified to file their claims,authenticated as the law directs,with the Clerk of the County of Dyer,on or before the 1st day of August 1866.  M.W.BAKER;Adm'r.April 14,1866.

 

IN CHANCERY at RIPLEY,LAUDERDALE COUNTY,TENNESSEE--Jacob W.WARDLAW,surviving partner,etc.,vs John W.SANDERS,et al. On motion,and it appearing from allegations in the Bill,which is sworn to,that defendent,George B.EGGLESTON,is a non-resident of the State aforesaid.It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks in the State Gazette,a newspaper published in Dyersburg,Tennessee,requiring George B.EGGLESTON to appear at the next term of Chancery Court,to be held in the town of Ripley,said State,and the County of Lauderdale,on the first Thursday after fourth Monday in May next,to plead,answer,or demur to the said Bill or the same will be taken for confessed and set for hearing ex parte.  T.B.CARSON,C.& M.   W.D.WILKERSON,Sol.for Complainant.

 

LAND FOR SALE--Pursuant to an interlocutory decree pronounced by the Dyer County Court at april Term 1866,in the case of John H.LASLEY,Admin'r.,vs S.B.SHAW and others,I will sell in front of my office door in Dyersburg,on Monday the 7th Day of May Next to the highest bidder,one undivided tenth part of that tract of 283 3/4 acres of land near the town of Dyersburg,now occupied by Mrs.SHAW,adjoining the lands of Judge CONNELL and H.CLARK,Esq.,on Louis Creek.This land is sold to pay debts.Title undisputable,land excellent.Terms,1/4 cash,the balance in 8 months,notes with security required and a lien retained on the land. Sale at 1 o'clock p.m.  Thomas H.BENTON,Commissioner. April 5,1866  19-4w.

 

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE--Containing 268 1/2 acres.By virture of a decree of the County Court of Lauderdale County,Tennessee,made at the April Term 1866,in the case of W.J.PITTS et als versus David and Sarah P.FORD,etc.,I will sell to the highest bidder,on the 10th day of May next,at Double Bridges in said County,a 2681/2 acre tract of land belonging to the estate of Henry PITTS,deceased.Sold for division.Upwards of 100 acres cleared.dwelling and other houses,orchard,well-watered,etc.,lying in Lauderdale County,Tennessee,in Civil District #8,adjoining the lands of John EISON,deceased,James and W.P.SOWARD and others.Persons desiring to examine said land,will call on W.J.PITTS at Double Bridges,Tennesse.Terms: $100 cash,the balance on credit until the 1st day of January 1867.Note with two good securities and a lien retained.  George E.JOHNSTON,Clerk and Commissioner. April 6,1866. 20-4w.

 

IN CHANCERY at DYERSBURG--Howard HUGHES versus Charles J.GWINN and J.F.SANDERSON.April Rules 1866.Original Bill. On motion,and it appearing from the Bill which is sworn to,that defendant,J.F.SANDERSON is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee.It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks in the State Gazette,a weekly newspaper published in the town of Dyersburg,requiring said defendant to appear at the next term of the Chancery Court,to be held for the County of Dyer,at the Courthouse in the town of Dyersburg,on Friday after the third Monday in July next,to plead,answer or demurr to Complainant's Bill,or same will be taken for confessed as to hoim and set for hearing ex parte.  W.M.WATKINS  Clerk & Master. 19-4w.

 

IN CHANCERY at DYERSBURG--Howard HOGAN versus Charles J.GWINN and J.F.SANDERSON.April Rules 1866.Original Bill.   On motion,and it appearing from the Bill which is sworn to,that defendant,J.F.SANDERSON is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee.It is therefore ordered that publication be made for four successive weeks in the State Gazette,a weekly newspaper published in the town of Dyersburg,requiring said defendant to appear at the next term of the Chancery Court,to be held for the County of Dyer,at the Courthouse in the town of Dyersburg,on Friday after the third Monday in July next,to plead,answer or demurr to Complainant's Bill,or same will be taken for confessed as to hoim and set for hearing ex parte.  W.M.WATKINS  Clerk & Master. 19-4w.

 

IN CHANCERY at DYERSBURG--Richard LEVICK et als versus R.H. McGAUGHEY,Trustee,et als. April Rules O.I.and A.BILL. On motion,and it appearing from the Bill which is sworn to,that the defendants, DAVIS, GREEN and Co.,are non-residents of the State of Tennessee.It is therefore ordered thatpublication is run for four successive weeks in the State Gazette,a weekly newspaper published at Dyersburg,requiring said defendants to appear at the next term of the Chancery Court,to be held for the District of Dyer County,at the Courthouse in the town of Dyersburg,on the first Friday after the third Monday in July next,and plead,answer or demurr to said Bill,or the same will be taken for confessed as to them and set for hearing ex parte. W.M.WATKINS, Clerk & Master. 19-4w.

 

IN CHANCERY at DYERSBURG--James R.CAMPBELL et als,versus R.H.McGAUGHEY,Trustee,et als. April Rules,1866.O.I.and A.Bill. On motion,and it appearing from the Bill,which is sworn to,that defendants,DAVIS, GREEN and Company,are non-residents of the State of Tennessee, etc.,same as above notice.

 

INSOLVANT NOTICE--Having suggested the insolvency of the estate of R.R.NASH,deceased,to the Clerk of the County Court of Dyer County,notice is hereby given to the creditors of said R.R.NASH to file their claims with said Clerk,authenticated as the law directs,within three months after date.This notice was given in writing once before,but as the law requires,it to be published in a newspaper,it now makes its appearance in the State Gazette,in order that the creditors may receive due warning.  Jas.S.NASH,Admn'r. April 17,1866.

 

PROPECTUS OF THE STATE GAZETTE-TOM W - NEAL,EDITOR--Our paper is no longer an experiment.After a considerable amount of toil and expense,we have made it a decided success,and it now appears before our readers as one of the permanent institutions of West Tennessee.(very long story)Agents--The following gentlemen will act as agents for the State Gazette,and collect and receipt for the same.Wat B.SAMPSON,Dyersburg; Dr.J.R.WESTBROOK,Newbern; Hu.T.HANKS,Durhamville; Wm.Henry,(Ledger Office)Memphis; W.H.CRAIG,Friendship; Jo.W.WARDLAW,Ripley; W.B.SAWYER,Double Bridges; Nathaniel PORTER,Newbern; Wm.C.GOOCH,Dyer County; Franc G.SAMPSON,Dyersburg; J.T.FIELDS,Booth's Point; SUGG & PARR,Hale's Point; W.H.CALDWELL,Troy.  NEAL & MARTIN  Proprietors;Dyersburg,Tennessee.

 

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