FLORENCE ALABAMA LAUDERDALE COUNTY FLORENCE GAZETTE 18 July 1846 Image 14 July 18, 1846 Pg 1 (the whole pg) Speech of Hon G. S. Houston, of Alabama Delivered in the House of Representatives, Tuesday May 26, 1846 pg 2 column one (1) Yesterday evening's mail brought some new of interest from the Army. Gen. Taylor has taken up his line of march for Monterey_ at which place, Parades, the Mexican President was collecting a large force. We presume another battle has been fought by this time which will decide the contest. (2)Gen. Houston's speech- On the first page of today's Gazette, will be found the very able and interesting speech of our immediate Representative in Congress, Gen George S. Houston. As his course has recently afforded a prolific source of animadvervion, misrepresentation and abuse, by a few interested Whigs, we hope the public will give it a calm and unprejudiced perusal. It fully explains his recent course in Congress..... (3) The New Tariff (4) The Mails (5) Mr Cabel, is again a candidate before the people of Florida, for a seat in Congress (6)Ex-Governor Thomas, of Maryland column two (1)Pay of Volunteers- We notice that some small fry politicians, are censuring Mr. Polk and the democratic party because the pay of volunteers is not greatly increased. (2) The editor of the Enquirer, should not suffer his willingness to injure a party opponent, to prevail over his respect for truth and justice..... (3) We see that the death of Col. Crowell, is published in the South Alabama papers. Mr. Crowell, was at one time, a distinguished man in Alabama. He served several years under General Jackson in his wars against the Indians, and was a delegate in Congress while our State was a territory. He was, also, for many years Agent for the Creek Indians, and exerted great influence over them, and was a celebrated racer, (4) Extensive Robbery- Dr Wm. J. Farrar, a citizen of this county, on a return trip from New Orleans, was robbed, a few days since, while in the town of Florence of about forty-one hundred dollars; which money, we understand was sent by him from Commission merchants to several gentlemen in this county. It is thought that Dr. Farrar was followed from New Orleans by the persons who stole the money, and that they must have been present when he received it... column three (1) Cave Johnson - The people of North Alabama are greatly indebted to our present distinguished Post Master General.... (2) There is no longer a possibility of doubt but that the old codger of the Enquirer is completely crazy--absolutely run mad..... (3) Messers Clay, Lyon and Cooper, the Commissioners for winding up the affairs of the State Bank and Branches..... (4) Gov.Wright has pardoned Mike Walsh, column four (1) Lieut Luther, who in the battle of Palo Alto, received a ___ __ wound in the right leg.... (2) Gen. Zachary Taylor- John W. Tibbatts, a distinguished member of Congress from Kentucky, has furnished a brief and interesting history of Gen. Taylor, who has so recently distinguished himself on the Rio Grande. (3) The Treasury groans under an enormous Tax, consequent upon war- Enquirer-Querry.... (4) Extraordinary Feat- The feat of walking one thousand miles in one hundred hours, is to be commenced in Canada..... column five (1) The Next Presidency (2) The new tariff bill- comment (3) The September number of Godey's Ladys' book will be a rich affair... (4) Victoria- is just twenty seven years of age- has been married about six years, ... (5) Alabama Journal- We have heretofore neglected to notice the great improvements which has been made in both the mechanical and editorial departments of the Montgomery Journal. It is now conducted by Bates and Hooper, both gentlemen of fine abilities and talent. The Journal is now one of the neatest papers in the State, and is certainly one of the most ably conducted. (6) The foreign news by the Britania.... Column six (1) War with England! Victoria in the Fin??? (2)Poetree!!Poetri!! (poem) (3)The NY Courier & Enquirer says.... (4)We Fixed that chap-Lawrenceburgh Academiti (5) Gen. La Vega. (6) At a pleasant party given at the St Charles Hotel, a few evenings ago, Gen. Vega was present... The accomplished Mrs. Gen. Gaines discharged the duty of hostess and the evening passed off most agreeable. Image 16 pg three Column one (1) From the Tuscaloosa Flag. It is understood that Col. Walthall will not become a candidate for Congress......We know that public attention has been directed to Hon. Dixon H. Lewis, Hon. Wm. R. King; Col. Walthall; Judge Coleman; Gov. Fitzpatrick; Col. Terry; James E Beleer, esq.; Judge H. Goldthwaite, and many others, equally in the confidence of the democratic party. Gov. Martin, too, .. (2) Randolph's Negroes- Resistance to their settlement in Mercer Co., OH (3) Married- On Thursday evening, the 16th inst., by the Rev. Thomas Maddin, Mr. JOHN M. SIMMONS, to Miss JOSEPHINE R. ROGER, daughter of William Kuger, all of this county (Roger?Kuger? couldn't decide) (4) Obituary- Departed_ This late near Lexington in this county, on the evening of Thursday the 9th inst., at four o'clock Mrs. Mary S. Pettus, consort of Mr. Horatio Pettus, in the 66th year of her age. (more) (5) DIED- In Moulton on the 3rd inst. RICHARD, infant son of Hon. Richard O. and Fanny L. Pickett. (6) For Circuit Clerk- Richard B. Baugh candidate for re-election (7) For Tax Collector- Aaron Askew candidate for re-election (8) Election notice- I will on the first Monday in August next, hold an election .... W. P. Pettus, Sh'ff (9) State of AL-Orphans court- This day came Hugh Simpson, Adm of the estate of Robert H Madra, decd attest: W. T. Hawkins, Clk. column two (1) Settle Up- V.M. Benham (2) Notice- John Simpson and John W. McAlester, having taken Thomas Burnside into partnership... (3)State of Al- Orphans court- This day came William C. Henry, Adm de bonis non of the estate of William E. Dupre, decd.......W. T. Hawkins, Clk. (4) To the Afflicted- Dr W W Marshall- Madison Springs, GA (5) A List of Letters-Remaining in the Post Office at Florence Ala. on the 1st day of July 1846 which if not taken out before the 1st day of October next will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters-George W. Sneed, P.M. column three (1) Posted- by W. P. F. Darby, fifteen miles north of Florence..... horse..... appraised by Alfred A. Westmoreland, J.Peace, (2)Administrators sale- George Hopkins decd- Salina Hopkins, adm (3) Ad- O. H. Hughes-- Master-The new and light draught steamer "MONEDO" (4) L.P.Walker & R.W.Walker - Attorneys at Law (5)Lowe & Pattison- Merchants (6) Mail Arrangements (7) Worm destroying Medicine (8) Parasalls and Umbrellas- Falk & Sands column four (1) Foreign Periodicals Republication (2) Important, Cheap and expeditious route- to the north-tickets- agents BRANHAM MERRILL, at Tuscumbia, J. D. DIDLAKE, Decatur, Capt. P. TODD, on the Steam Boat, J.D.WITHAM, Huntsville (3) Executors notice - Henry Smith of Sweet Water, decd- me or my agent, Edward A. O'Neal of Florence Ala- James Caruthers, executor (4) Goshen Cheese- C. Gookin Column five (1) Ad- A safe and sure cure (2) Ad- Salter's Ginseng Panacea (3) Peas- Wm Warren column six (1) Ad- Dr Champion's Vegetable Ague Medicine (2) State of AL- Orphans court- Eunicy Herald adminx estate of Jacob Herald- W T Hawkins, Clk page four column one (1) Ad- J L Sloss- Tailor (2)Ad- Dr Osgood's medicine (3) Ad- Coach and Harness Making- George Lynes (4) Ad- Buckwheat flour and cheese- Wm Warren column two Ad- Fashions- Engle & Hudson Ad- Fashions- Tailoring- Stewart & Hyde Ad- Dental Surgery- Dr J M Conner, Dentist Ad- Dr C. William's medicine column three Ad- Florence Apothecary and Drug Store- Robert L Bliss Ad- FALK & SNDS-removing to Galveston, TX, selling all. Ad- Garden Seeds at Jno Simpson & Co Ad- Dry Goods- M. Clarke Ad- Planters Hotel- Tuscumbia, AL- John L. M'RAE column four Notice- sale of lots to pay the tax- belong to or granted to James Madison or his heirs Also-Lot- granted to Mayhew and Murphy --Aaron Askew, T. C. Ad- Cure for consumption remedy Ad- E Bourne Dentist Ad- B P Karsner- grocer and merchant column six Ad- Job Printing- the Gazette Office Ad - Groceries- J Murphy Ad- Hebrew Plaster Ad- Looking glass plates-Z P Morrison Ad- Ten Thousand Cow Tails wanted- Z P Morrison