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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. SIT.
In the matter of the petition of Preston T
Ainsworth, of Scott county Mississippi,
to be declared bankrupt and to be dis
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that PRESTON
P. AINSWORTH, of Scott county, Mis-
sssippi, has filed his petition in this court
to be declared bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts under the act Of
Congress in such case made and provided;
and that an order has been duly entered
in this court appointing the
LIST day Of May mert,
at the court room in the city Of Jackson,
in The county of Kinds in this district, as
the time and place for hearing of said Pc
tition. All persons may then and there
appear and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of the petitioner should moi
be granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, ls43-25-3 pr fee dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
Notice.

TNlIE undersi gned as Guardian of the
heirs of David Davis, Jr. deceased,
and by virtue of an order from the honor
able the Probate Court of Madison county,
Mississippi, will, on the first Monday in
April next, at the court house door in the
town of Canton, offer for sale on credit
Of one and two years, the following lands
lying in said county, viz: east half south
east quarter, section twenty one, north
west quarter and west half north east qurr-
ter section twenty two, township nine,
range two, east; said land will be sold sub
ect to the dover of the late widow of said
deceased. Also, at the same time and
place, | will sell on a credit of nine months
the following negro slaves, viz: woman
named Lucy and her children, Harry,
Emily and Rose. Bond and approved Sc.
curly will be required Of the purcha-
Sers.
WILLIAM BENNETT,
Guard n.
Feb. IS, 1913. 23-ts.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court Of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. $40.
In the matter of tho petition of Duncan
Smith, of Scott county, Mississippi, TO
be declared bankrupt, and TO be dis
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that DUNCAN
SMITH, of Scott county, Mississippi, has
filed his petition in this court to be de-
clared bankrupt, and to be discharged
from his debts under the net of Congress
in such case made aud provided and that
an order has been duly entered in this
court appointing the
LIST day Of Nay nert,
at the court room in the city of jackson,
in the county of Hin s, in this district. as
the time and place for hearing OF said Pc
tItion. All persons may then AMI The APP
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
District Court of the United States for the
Southern District Of Mississippi.

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. S4l.
In the matter of the petition of Malalha A
jenkins, of Yazoo county, Mississippi,
to be declared a bankrupt and to be dis
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that MALATHA
A. JENKINS, of Yazoo county, Missis-
sippi, has filed his petition in this court to
be declared a bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts under the act oil
Congress in such case made and provided ;
and that an order has been duly entered in
this court appointing the
LIST day Of May merit,
al the court room IN the city OF Jackson, in
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
lime and place for hearing Of said petition.
All persons may then and there appear
and show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of the petitioner sholld not be
granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, ls43-25-3 pr fee 5 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
Notice to Contractors.

THE Board of Police of Madison
county will receive sealed propo
sails to build JAIL in the town of Cantor
in said county, until the 4th Monday o
March inst.
A plan of the building may be seen a
the office of the Police Clerk, with whom
the proposals may be left.
TERMS One half of the paymen,
due one the LIST of March, 1874, and the
balance in twelve months thereafter.
JOSEPH J. PUGH,
President Board of Police.
Canton, March 3, 1S43,-25-4
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
FAX Collectors sale.

e WILL proceed TO sell at the Court
n House door OF Madison county, Mis-
Slssippi, in the town Of Canton, for cash,
On Monday, The 24ti day Of April, Is 10,
.Lo c,uou;,- - parcels OF Land -
satisfy the State and County Tax due
thereon for the year 1912, according to the
law made and provided for the rec 'vering
o, the State and County Tax, to wit
The south halt west half northeast
q2arter Of section twenty-one, township
nine, range three, east: entered hy Vm.
F. Smith and George Mcconnell and as
sessed as the properly of Vim. F. Smith.
Taxes due for 1912, 2 dollars and 10 cents.
DUNCAN YORK,
Tax Collector cf Madison county for lS42.
march "a, 19t2-2S-5.
printers fee 6 dolars.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
ECstpOnenlent.
Rangers NOticc.


TNAKEN up by J. S. Toles, one bay
horse, 6 or Z years oil, ID hands
high, left hind 70 1t white up to the pastern
joint; no other marks or brands Ap-
praised to $50, before Ii. A. Foster, ] P.
Printers fee dollars.
Taken up by John Moore, one bay mlre
about IA hands high, snail star in her fore
head, left hind foot whi'e; no other marks
or brands. Appraised 10 $50. Printers
fee dollars.
Taken up by Nim-o1 Mcclure, a mouse
colored baymare mule rather under medium
size, black streak on its buck, some white
on its shoulders, supposed TO be collar
marked, 4 or 5 years old. Appraised TO
% dollars, before j. L. Hines, j. P.-prs.
fee dollars.
Persons having any Of the alove sir1ys
in their possession, are notified not to deliv-
er them VI without an order from tie Ran
ger, under the penalty Of the law, in such
case male aud provided. -.
J. A. TALBOT,
Ranger Madison county.
! Feb 80, l~i3 81
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. S2s.
In The matter of the petition Of David d.
Thompson, of Holmes county, Mlssis-
sppi, 10 be declared bankrupt and to
be discharged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given tina: DAVID D.
THOMPSON, of Holmes county, Missis-
sippi, has filed his petition in this court to
be declared bankrupt, and to be discharg-
from his debts under the act of Congress
in such case made and provided and that
all order has been duly entered IN this
court appointing the
LIST day Of May merit,
at the court room in the city of Jackson, in
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing of said petition.
All persons may then and there appear
and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, ls43-25-3 pr fee 8 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. $50.
In the matter of the petition of Robert R.
Taylor, of Scott county, Mississippi, in
dividually, and as member of the firm of
Chandler 81 Taylor, 10 be declared
bankrupt, and to be Discharged from his
debts.
Notice is hereby given that ROBERT
R. TAYLOR, of Scott county, Mississip.
pi, individually, and as a member of The
firm of Chandler g. Taylor, has filed his
petition in this court to be declared bank
rupt and 10 be discharged from his debts
under the act of Congress in such case
made and provided and that un order has
been duly entered in this court appointing
the
1st day Of May merit,
at the court room in the city of Jackson,
in the county ofHinds, in this district, as
the time and place for hearing OF said pc
ttion. All persons may then and there
appear and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of the petitioner. should
not be grained.
VIM. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, 1S43-35-3 pr fee 5 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States Tor the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. SG2.
In the matter Of the petition of Malcolm l..
Mcintyre, of Neshoba county, Mis's
sipp, t. C declared bankrupt, and to
lie discharged from his dcb,s.
Notice is hereby given that MALCOM
l.. MCINTYRE, of Ncshobt county, Mis-
sis>ippi, has flee his petition in this court
to lie dec cared bankrupt, and to lie dis
charged from his debts und r the act ci
Congress In such case MADE ana PROVIDED;
anA that an order has been duly entered III
this court appointing the
Isl dog Of May neat,
at the court room in the city Of Jacks m,
il the county IF Kinds, IN This district, as
the time and place for hearing of said pc
lition All persons may then and there
appeal aud show cause, if any they have,
why the payer Of the petitioner should
not be granlet.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, lS43-25-3 pr fee dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

Congress in such case made and provided;
and that an order has been duly entered in
this court appointing the
lst day Of May mert,
at the court room in the city of Jackson, in
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing Of said petition.
All persons may then and there appear
and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, lS43-25.3 pr fee 5 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. $40.
In the matter of the petition of Nicholas
Muirhead of Holmes county, Mississippi,
to be declared bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that NlCHO-
LAS MUIRHEAD, of Holmes county,
Mississippi has filed his petition IN this
court to be declared bankrupt, and TO be-
discharged from his debts under the act OF
Congress. in such case made and provided;
and that an order has been duly entered
in this court appointing the
LIST day Of May nert,
at the court room in the city OF jackson, IN
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing of said petition:
All persons may then and there appear and
show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be gran
ted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march IL, lS43-25-3 pr fee 5 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
District Court Of the United States for the
Southern District Of Mississippi.

District Court Of the United States for the
Southern District Of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. 623.
In the matter of the petition of Eleazor V.
Houston, of Neshoba county, Mississip-
pi to be declared bankrupt, and TO be
discharged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that ELEAZOR
V. HOUSTON, of Neshoba county, Ms
slssippi, has fled his petition in this court
to be declared bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts under the act OF
Congress in such case made and provided |;
and that an order has been duly entered
in this court appointing the
lst day Of May inert,
at the court room in the city of Jackson
in the county of Kinds, in this district, as
the time and place tor hearing of said Pc
tition. All persons may then and there
appear snd show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, ls43-25.3 pr fee 5 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

CAMPBELL, of Yazoo county, Missis-
sipPi, has filed his petition in this court to
be declared bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts under the act oil
Congress in such case made and provided
and that an order has been duly entered in
this court appointing the
LIST day Of May merit,
at the court room in the city of Jackson,
in the county of Kinds, in this district, as
the time and place for hearing of said Pc
tition. All persons may then and there
appear and show cause, ifany they have,
why the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted.
VIM. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, l943-25.3 pr fee dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. S3S'
In the matter of the petition Of Henry s.
Hudspelh, of Neshoba county, MissIs-
sppi, to be declared bankrupt, and to
be discharged from his deb's
Notice is hereby given that HENRY s.
HUDSPETd, Of Neshoba county MisSIs'
slppi, has filed his petition in this court to
Le declared a bankrupt, and to be dls'
charged from his doLts under the &C! Of
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
IN BANKRUPTCY.
PETITIONS.

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No, sos.
In the matter of the petition of William
Perry of Holmes county, Mississippi, to be
declared bankrupt, and to be discharged
from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that WILLIAM
PERRY of Holmes county, Mississippi,
has filed his petition in this court TO be de.
clared bankrupt, and to be discharged
from bis debts under the act of Congress
in such case made and provided, an that
the order has been duly entered IN this
court appointing the
LIST day of May merit,
at the court room in the city OF Jackson,
in The county OF Kinds, in this district, as
the time and place for hearing OF said Pc
,ition. All persons may then and there
appear and show cause, if any they have,
why The prayer Of the petitioner should not
be granted.
VIM. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, le43-25-3 pr fee . dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District OF Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. S17.
In the matter OF the petition of John lior-
ton, Of Holmes county, Mississippi, to
be declared a bankrupt, and to lie dis
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that JOHN
HORTON, OF Holmes county, Mississippi,
has filed his petition in this ouurt to be de-
clared bankrupt, AMI TO lie discharge
from his debts under the act Of Congress
in such case made and provided; anu that
an order has been duly enleed in lhls
court appointing the
LIST day of May n'rf,
ar the court room IN the city OF Jackson, in
the county OF Kinds, in this district, as the
tIme and place for hearing OF said petit
ton. All persons may thea and there
u ppear and show cause, if any they have,
why The prayer Of the petitioner should
not be granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk. g
march II, lS43-25.3 pr lee dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court ofthe United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. S53.
In the matter of the petition Of James w.
Wade, OF Holmes county, Mississippi,
to be declared a bankrupt and to be dis.
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby given that JAMES w.
WADE, of Holmes county, Mississippi,
has filed his petition in this court TO lie de-
clared bankrupt, and TO be discharged
from his debts under the act OF Congress in
such case made and provided; and that an
order has been duly entered in this court
appointing the
LIST day Of May merit,
at the court room in the city of Jackson, in
the county Of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing of said petition.
All persons may then and there appear
and show cause, if any they have, why
The prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
WM. BURNS, Clerk.
mrch II, ls 43-25-3 pr lee dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. S24.
In the matter of the petition of Josiah llou-
ston, of Neshoba county, to be declared
bankrupt and to be discharged from
his debts.
Notice is hereby given that JOSIAH
HOUSTON, Of Neshoba county, Missis-
sippi, has filed his petition in this court TO
be declared a bankrupt, and to be dis
charged from his debts under the act of
Congress in such case made and provided;
and thatan order has been duly entered in
this court appointing the
lst day Of May nert,
at the court room in the city Of Jackson, in
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing of said petition.
All persons may then and there appear
and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, 1S43-25-3 pr fee 5 deIs.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

pear and show cause. if any they have,
why the prayer of the petitioner sho ud not
be granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, ls43-25-3 pr fee dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
POstponeIilcnt.

The sale of the above described pro-
perty is hereby postp 'ned until the
Third day of April merit.
". ID. HENRY, Trustee.
march %, lE43.-2S-2 o.,
printers fee 80 dollars and 80 cents.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. $50.
In The matter Of the petition of Joseph H.
Watson of Holmes county, Mississippi,
TO be declared bankrupt and TO be dis
charged from his debts.
Notice is hereby gwen that JOSEPH II.
WATSON, of Holmes county, Mississippi,
has filed his petition in this court to be de-
cared BANKRUPT, and to be discharged
from his debts under the act Of Congress IN
such case made and provided; and that an
order has been duly entered in this court
appointing the
st day of May merit,
at the court room in the city of Jackson, in
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing of SAID pcti-
ton. All persons may then and there APP
pear and show cause, if any they have,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not
be granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march u Iai2OS q mr. foo = dnIS
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
District Court of The United States for the
Southern District of MIsSissippi.

District Court of The United States for the
Southern District Of mississippi.
In Bankruptcy, No. S52.
In the matter of the petition of Thomas
Smith, of Madison county, Mississippi,
individual. and as a stockoder of the
jacksonville and Pearl River Turnpike
Company, to lie declared bankrupt,
and TO be discharged from his debts.
Notice Is his hereby given that THOM.
AS J. SMITH, of Madison county, Mis-
sissippi, Individually, and as a stockholder
OF the MadIsonvilIe and Pearl River Turn
pike company, has filed his petition in this
court to be declared bankrupt, and to be
discharged from his debts under the act of
Congress In such case made and provided /;
and that an order has been duly entered in
this court appointing the
LIST day of May merit,
at the court room in the city of Jackson, in
the county of Kinds, in this district, as the
time and place for hearing of said petition.
All persons may then and there appear
and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, ls43-25-3 pr fee 5 dolls.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
DY virtue of my powers as Collector
I'D of Taxes for the county of Madison
in the State of Mississippi, | will proceed
10 sell, before the court house door in the
town of Canton in said State, on
Monday, the 9Th day Of May, ls43,
between the hours prescribed by law, the
following described property, to-wil:
The west half of northwest quarter and
north half of west half of south west quar-
ter of section thirty, township nine, range
one, west; entered by Nathan Bryant and
Peter c. Goosey, jointly, and assessed as
the joint property of said Bryant 81 Goosey.
The said land is situate in Madison coun-
ty aforesaid. Taxes due for 1912 are 4
dollars and % cents, for which this sale
will be made.
DUNCAN YORK,
Tax Collector for said county.
march IL, lS43-26-lO
Printers fee SIG so.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

The sale of the above described prop
erty is postponed until the Third Monday
in March merit, i. being the goth day of
said month.
w. D. HENRY, Trustee.
Feb. l, 1913. 22-27
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
Tax Collectors Sale.

n Will proceed to sell at the Court
House door Of Madison county, Mis-
sissippi, in the town Of Canton, 70, cash,
On Monday, tie 20ti day of March, lS43,
the following Lots or parcels of Land, to
satisfy The State and County Tax due here
on for the year l842, according TO the law
made and provided for The recovering of
The SAFE and County Tax, TO wit
The west half northwest quarter of Sec
ton one; the east half north-eas quarter
of section two, and southwest quarter,
west half north east quarter and south east
quarter of northeast quarter Of section
one, township nine. range five, east; en-
tered by NJ. Fl. and J. H. Harper. Taxes
due Tor 1912, 2 dIllais.o Printers fee Z.
DUNCAN YORK,
Tax Collector of ModIson county.
Dec. 18th, 1912. 1913
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
John q. OFT

AS removed his Law Office above
the store of Mr.. D. Hansbrough,
where he would be pleased at all times tc
see his clients.
Feb. Is, lS43. 23-3m.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

District Court of the United States for the
Southern District OF Mississippi.
In Bankruptcy. No. So.
In the matter of The petition of Lewis
Campbell OF Yazoo county, Mississippi,
10 lie declared bankrupt, and 10 be
discharged from his debts.
Notice Is hereby given that LEWIS
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
Cotton seed for sale.

j. IsURCsS EFT e. co.
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
MERCHANTS,
Lc0ee Street,
VICkSBURG, MI.
, doors north of Prentiss s. Dawson
brick row,
A RE ready TO make CASH advan
"a ces on cotton consigned To theii
house in Vicksburg, or to Watts s. Bigg'
in New Orleans. They also have con
stantly on hand, Bagging, Rope AM
Irvine : also Groceries, Negro Clothing
and plantation supplies generally, whic
we will furnish low for cash or cotton.
Nicksburg, Sept, l.. lsi! -l-lf
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25

WIN. BURNS, Clerk.
march II, IS 1888 pr fee 5 dols.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-03-25
DISAPPOINTMENT .

w. D. HENRY, Trustee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-10-31
Oct. 6

HANOVER LAND FOR SALE.-By virtue Of deed OF trust
Ii executed to the subscribers by Brwe s,arke and Ann D.
his wife for the purposes therein nentoned bearing GATE IND
of February Io3 duly recorded the Clerks once c e
county Of Hanover We the undersigned, shall offer for SAFE on
the premes on the day of November lo+3 Il ta o's
wise the next fair day thereafter Tract Of Land containing
about 400 acres on The side of the road leading from ic
mond 10 the Od Church. miles from The former and from the
latter place the land in original growth and wen
offers every nducement person disposed TO
engage in the timber business There % or 30 acres OF 81
nary meadow land pa, which is III The tract
viii he sod in two lots giving each 300 which will d
vide about equally meadow land The buildings consist Of
SNAKE and negro quarters There two springs convent
emf 10 the dwelling of them Is acknowledged 10 be
the below the mountains 1he heighoohoou eoou a"u
perfectly healthy. go, =, ,;no ,nd e;o,,.sn
yi,b dred of trust 10 secure the last payments
The title Is good. JS, . STaiprr Trustees.
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