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Litchfield enquirer., 1843-08-10

ram Webster, Burlington; Kellogg & Bunnell, liar win,on : Henderson, tl Co, N. Hartford; Nathan Smith, Torrngford; Lyman X Porter, Goshen; R Tominsor, New Preston; S J Loomis, Bethlem :; A Roo, & Co. Woodbnry A A GridleyG yvutertown; Seth Thom as & Son, Plymouth ;-and by agents in eve " town in the State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-08-10

A ANovEErY-The N. Y. Jonrnal of Commerce of today says: Yesterday was discount day at many ofour Banks. The offerings were extremely small At one of the laEges, banks. when the directors together they found that IAs hgd noi qErqFosioH Co C0nstdsr. g
 Over s4o,OOOhaye been paid lios ~so this year, m the village of Montpelier, Vermont.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28

District Court of the United States for the county
of Louisa, in the Territory Of Iowa.
In the matter Of the several petitions of UR1AH
LIMBOCKER and JOHN H. BRAGG TO be
scverally declared Bankrupts and discharged from
their debts, &c.
The creditors Of said Ulah Limbocker and John
H. Bragg severally, and al! persons interested. will
take notice that on the 10th day Of October, A. D.,
1912, the Court aforesaid, in the county and
Territory aforesaid, ordered decree of bank
ruptcy to be entered in favor of the said Uriah
Limbocker, and OH the 10Th day of November. A.
D.. 1912, the said court in the said county, ordered
decree Of Bankruptcy to he entered in favor Of
the said John H Bragg and that each Of their
applications for the benefit of the bankrupt law,
should stand continued for the second hearing, to
the fourth Monday next after the fourth Monday OF
ApriI next, at the court house in WapelIo, in said
county, and that the said cases were referred to
John GiIliland, Esq, commissioner of bankruptcy
in said county, before whom, on the goth day OF
Nav. le43, at the court house in Wapello, in said
county, you may appear and have the said petitioners
ex ,mned under oath. prove your claims, or show
cause at the second hearing, in court on the gid
day of May, ls43, why the prayers Of the petition
ers shall not be granted.
The assignee in the case of John II Bragg ia Ja-
cob s. Rinearson, and the assignee in the case OF
Uriah Limbocker is Daniel w. Ellege. both Of said
louisa county. z. c. INGHRAM,
March 8 l843-1S-lOw Clerk u. y.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
Muscctine District Court-Nov. 7trm, ls4:
LAVISH STEENBERGER)
VS.. LII ChanCcIy.
RICHARD F. BARRETT,

= -
THE defendant in the above cause will take no.
lice, that on the 23d day Of November 1912. a. the
term of the court aforesaid, the said complainant
flied her bill: of complaint in the office of the clerk
Of said court, allcdging substance that the said
defendant being seized Of the southeast quarter Of
section three, and the west half Of the southwest
quarter OF section two in township seventy.six
range three west, situated in Musca,ne county. and
Territory Of Iowa, authorised short time prior
to the 4th day Of May, 1912, ono Robert Stuart as
his agent to make contracts for the sale or purchase
of said tracts of land and that the said Robert Stu
art aforesaid at the date last aforesaid had come to
an agreement in writing with the said complainant
for the rcIase thereof at the Of tour hundred
and eighty dollars, to he paid in the paper OF the
State Bank Of Illinois, within three months from
the date Of the agreement, with interest. whereupon
'hSdefen.lant by his agent aforesaid, bound himself
to make good and sufficient deed for the aforesaid
tracts OF land; and that afterwards the said COM
painant to wits the 2lst day Of July, lS42, caus-
ed to be rendered. pursuant to the agreement, to the
said defendcnt in person. the said of money a.
bove specified with the accruing interest," in the pa
per of the State Bank of Illinois, which the sau de-
PENDANT refused to receive and avowcd his determine
ton not to fulfil his contract The bill prays for a
specific performance Of the contract. The defendant
is therefore hereby notified TO be and appear before
said court at its next term to be holden the fifth
Monday of May next at Bloomington, in the coun-
~ aforesaid. and plead. answer, or demur thereto,
and abide the order Of the Court.
]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
April IA. 1s43-24-6t
Lowe g. DgsuLEl. Soils for petitioner.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
Bloomington April 2S-n26-cmvd

District Court of the United States for the county
Of Cedar in the Territory Of Lo,co.
~ Inc matter Of the petition of Moses B. Church,
" DC declared Bankrupt and to be discharged
from his debts. &c.
-. Inc creditors of MOSES B. CHURCH. and
v'''e, persons Interested, will take notice, that on
.'c % Jay Of December. A. d. 1912 the court
a","a IN the county and Territory aforesaid, or
'1u ue,Fee Of bankruptcy to be entered in favor
H.. "' Sa'a Moses b. Church, aud that his appica-
''a 'le benefit Of the bankrupt law should stand
bs lot the second hearing to the first day Of
rh. september Term Of said court, in the year lS43,
,s court house in said county, and that the case
~, 's'ef'ed I" the Commissioner of Bankruptcy in
ss ~ s"un'y before whom on the first Monday in
T. .anoef' A. d. 1913, at his office in the town Of
,be U..; IN said county. you may appear and have
c, rNaOnef examined under oath. and prove your
conn., >, show cause at the second hearing in said
)sla 'e SAID court, at the September term. A. d.
.,,' ~ny the prayer Of the petitioner should not
IN ib;s "'eu george Mccoy is appointed assignee
Attest, n FLEMING: C,.rk
April q, ls43-n2s-.t
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
Muscatine Disfnici Court Noe. Term, 1914.
JOSEPH LUCAS )
W.. In Chancery.
RICHARD F.. BARRETT.

THE defendant in the above cause will take 70
ticc that on the Dad day Of November, 1872 at the
term of the court aforesaid the complainant filed his
bill of complaint in the Office of the clerk Of said
court alIeaing in substance, that the said defendant
being seized Of the northwest quarter and the west
half Of the northeast quarter Of section two, town.
ship seventy-sx, range three west, situated in the
county Of Muscatine and Territory of Iowa, author
ICED some short time prior to the 4th day Of May,
1912, one Robert Stuart his agent to make con-
tracts for the sale purchase of said tracts Of land
aforerad and that the said Robert Stuart aforesaid
at the date last aforesaid hal come to an agreement
with the said complainant for the purchase thereof
a. the sum Of four hundred and eighty dollars which
said sum Of money waspaid by the complainant and
received Ivy the defendant, through the hands Of bis
agent aforesaid. wherenpon the said agent executed
for the defendant receipt for said sum Of money ii
full payment Of said land as well as binding the Do.
PENDANT to make good and sufficient deed within
ten days from the date of said contract which the said
defendant refuses TO do. The bill prays specific
performance Of the contract. The defendant is
therefore notified to be and appear before the next
court at the next regular term, 10 be holden at
Bloomington, in the county aforesaid. on the fifth
Monday of May next, and plead, answer, or demur
thereto, and abide the or'cr Of the Court
]. G. MORROW, Clerk.
April IA, l843.-24-6t
Lowe & DEsHLEn Sol's. for petitioner.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
Mxscnt;ne District COurt-Nor. Term, 1912.
SAMUEL LUCAS
vs. In Chancery.
RICHARD F. BARRETT,

RICHARD F. BARRETT,
THE defendant in the above case will take notice
that on the 23d day Of November. A. D. 1912, at
the term of the court aforesaid the said complainant
filed his bill Of complaint in the Office Of the clerk OF
said court, aledgng in substance, that the said de-
PENDANT being seized Of tic northeast quarter OF Sec
ton No. three (3) and the cas-. half OF the SOUTH
west quarter Of section No. two (2), all in town
ship seventy north of range No. three west OF
the fifth (5) meridian situated in Muscatine county
and Territory Of Iowa, authorised, some SNORT lime
prior TO the 4th Of May, A. D., 1912, one Robert
Stuart rs agen, to make contracts for the sale or pu-
chase Of said tracts OF lands and that the said Robert
Stuart aforesaid at the date last aforesaid had come
to an agreement in writing with the said complain
ant for the purchase thereof at the Of :onr hum
re and eighty dollars TO I've paid in the paper Of the
State Bank of Illinois by the 18th day Of November
then next following, with interest: whereupon the
defendant. by his agent aforesaid bound himself to
make a rood and sufficient deed for the aforesaid
tracts Of land. and that afterwards to wit. on the
2lst day Of July, l642 caused to be rendered pur
sant to agreement. 10 the said defendant IN person.
the said sum Of money specified. with the accIu'ns
interest in the paper Of the State Bank OF Illinois,
which the said defendant refused to receive ana a.
| vowed his determination not to fulfil hrs contract
which contract the bill prays specific performance
Of The defendant is therefore hereby notined 20 nc
and appear before said court. at its next TERM 70 Oe
holden on the fifth MonIay Of May next, at Bloom
ineton. in the county aforesaid and plead, answer
OF demur thereto, and abide the order If the Court
! J. G. MORROW, Clerk.
April IA, ls43-24-6t
LOWE & DEsHLER Sol's for petitioner.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
In the United States District Court for the county
of Musca,ine and Territory Of Iowa.

In the United States District Court for the county
of Musca,ine and Territory Of Iowa.
In the matter of the petition of ROSWELL J.
PHELPS to be declared bankrupt and to DO
discharged from his debts, DC.
The creditors Of Roswell ]. Phelps, and other per-
sons interested will take notice. that on the 9Th day
of February, A. D. ls43. the court aforesaid, in the
county and Territory aforesaid, ordered decree ct
bankruptcy to he entered in favor of the said Kos
we'll j. Phelps,and that his application for the BEN
eft of the bankrupt law should stand continued for
the second hearing to the fifth Monday next after
the fourth Monday in April, at the court house in
said county, and that the was referred to Chas
NATION, Commissioner Of Bankruptcy in said couI-
tv. before whom. on the first Monday of May. u
iS43, at his office IN the town Of Bloomington, at
the county and Territory aforesaid. you may appear
and have the petitioner examined under oath, prove
your claims or show cause at the second hearing In
Court. at the time vSt aforesaid why the prayer Of
the petitioncr shall not be granted. The assignee
appointed in this case is Frederic Phelps, OF the
county aforesaid.
Attest, J. u. MORROW, CleIK'
r. S. PARyIN, Solicitor.
Feb 10 l43-nl5-lOw
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28

No. 3.
In the Supreme Court Of the Territory of Iowa, up
on the petition of HENRY FUNK, for the ben
eft Of the bankrupt law.
NOTfCE.-HeLry Funk, residing in Muscatine
county, and Territory Of Iowa. has filed his petition
for The benefit of the bankrupt act which petition
will he heard before the Supreme Court Of the Ter
ritory Of Iowa, sizing in bankruptcy at the capitol
in Iowa City, on Tuesday the ninth day of May
next. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. when and where all per-
sons interested may appear and shew cause, if any
they have, why tho prayer Of said petition should
not be granted.
GEO. S. HAMPTON, Clerk,
Supreme Court Iowa Territory.
April Z, ls43. 23-3t
Whicher d Hastings. Solicitors.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
In the United States District Court, for the county
Of Louisa, and Territory Of lo,ca

In the United States District Court, for the county
Of Louisa, and Territory Of loaco.
In the matter of the petition of EDWARD II.
THOMAS to be declared Bankrupt and to be
discharged from his debts, &c.
THE Creditors of EDWARD H. THOMAS
and other persons interested will take notice that
on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1912, the
Court aforesaid in the county and Territory aforc-
said, ordered decree of Bankruptcy. to be entered
in favor of the said Edward II. Thomas, and that
his application for the benefit of the Bankrupt law
should stand continued for the second hearing, to
the first day Of the next regular term to be holden
on the fourth Monday next after the fourth Monday
in April A. D., ls43, at the court house in Wapel-
10, in said Louisa county, and that the case was re-
ferred to John GiIand, Commissioner of Bank
ruptcy in said county, before whom, on the goth
lay Of May, A. d. ls43, at the court house in said
Wapello, you may appear and have said petitioner
examined under oath, prove your claims or show
cause at the said second hearing in count on the I'D
day Of May, le43 why the prayers Of the petitioner
should not he granted. The Assignee appointed in
this case is Cicero NJ Ives, of said Louisa county,
Attest, z. e. INGHRAM, Clerk.
March 3, le43-l9-lOw
F.. SPRINGER, Solicitor.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28

United States District Court for the county Of
Louisa and Territory of loDa.
In the matter Of the petition Of EZRA BLAN-
CHARD, to be declared bankrupt and Lischar-
gcd from his debts, &c.
THE creditors of Ezra Blanchard, and others in
terested will take notice. that the 7h Of March,
A. d. l843 the court aforesaid in the county and
Territory aforesaid, ordered decree Of Bankruptcy
to be entered in favor Of the said Ezra Blanchard
and that his application for the benefit Of the Bank
rupt law should stand continued for the second hear
ing to the second Monday of July next, at the
Court House in said county, and that the case was
referred to John Gilianl, ESQ.,, Commissioner of
Bankruptcy in said county, fore whom on the 18th
day Of Nav next, at his office in the town of Wap
ell IN the county and Territory aforesaid, you may
appear and have the petitioner examined under oath
prove your caims-or show cause at the second
hearing in court. at the time first aforesaid, why
the prayer Of the petitioner shall not be granted
The Assignee appointed in this case is Aaron Ban-
char], of the county aforesaid.
Attest, Z. e. INGHRAM, Clerk.
rs PARvIN. Sol.
March II, lS43.-20-xw
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
LIFE OF GIN. JACKSON.
AMOS KENDALL

u1ROPOSES to publish, in fifteen or more Nos.
Life Of GEN. ANrnEw JACKSON, emlra-
cling the substance Of all that has heretofore appear
ell in print in connection with the services OF this
distinguished man, together with many interesting
incidents not noticed by his former biographers,
and complete history Of his administration. con.
GLIDING with an account Of the manner in which,
retired from the hustle Of the world, he is preparing
to bid adicu TO the scene If his glory.
This task has been undertaken with the approba'
ton of General Jackson himself, who has kindly
nut into the Authors hands his books and papers,
public and private, and on obscure points favored
him with his own recollections. With these mate
rails, with the works already published, and with
the contribution Of facts and papers Ivy many of
the Generals associates in civil and military life.
aided by his own knowledge of events occurring
within the last twenty years, the Author hopes to
produce Work worthy the confidence and patron
age Of the American people.
The numbers will be printed in large type, on ex.
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covers. the first issued in May next, and the Others
monthly thereafter, unless delayed by sickness or
unavoidable Causes The work will I've illustrated
with engravings or prints averaging two 10 a num-
Der. embracing likenesses Of the General and some
Of his distinguished CO actors, drawings Of his bat.
tie ground in the Greek nation and at New Orleans,
and some of the most striking scenes of his event.
full life. II will he SO arranged and PACED. that
when completed, the covers may be taken oil aud
the whole bound up in neat book.
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are worth here or in New York.
To persons voluntarily acting as agents. liberal
commission will be allowed I; but the author will moi
he responsible for agents not specially authorized.
The first number will embrace the Generatse ear.
" life and variety Of revolutionary adventures and
incidents not heretofore published. Il will DO Illus
irate by first rate likeness Of the General. engra-
ved On steel. and print exhibiting him when .
stripping, saving from massacre. small party o.
men and boys, himself included, by attacking band
Of about one hundred tories who had rushed upon
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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28

In the United States District Court for the County
of Louisa and Territory OF Iowa. ~
In the matter of the petition Of JAMES CoA,
to be declared bankrupt and to be discharged
from his debts &c. ~ -
T,he creditors of JAMES cox, and other
orsons interested will take notice, that on the 6th
iay Of March, A. D. ls43. the court aforesaid,
in the county and Territory aforesaid ordered de-
cree of bankruptcy to be entered in favor OF the
said James Cox, and that his application for tho
benefit Of the bankrupt law should stand c.nn-
ued for the second hearing to the second MONDAY
Of July next at the court house i said county anu
that the case was referred to John Gii'and' Esq,
Commissioner Of Bankruptcy in said county 4. o &c
fore whom, on the LIST day Of July next a MS o.,
s :.e ~ The town Of WapelIo, in the county and
Territory Aforesaid you may appear and have the
petitioner examined under oath, prove your clalms
r. show cause. at the second hearing in court ct tho
time first Aforesaid, why the prayer Of the petition.
er shaIl not be granted G. N. Mcdaniel ]. I
the county aforesaid, is appointed ass,snes e u
case. Attest. z. =. lNGHh"'
March ~, lS43-22xt
w. w. CHArHAS, Solicitor.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
New Store and New Goods

VHE undersigned has jus: received. direct from
u the city Of New York, and is now opening.
in the large frame building occupied by David
Clark, on Front Street, a choice lot Of STAPLE
DRY GOODS, which. having been purchased at
very reduced prices, will be offered cheaper than
goods have ever been sold in this market. and pro-
AND SEE. %
Also, he contcmpates holding regular AUG
TION SALE every Saturday during the season,
aud will commence on next Saturday, the 22d inst.
April 2l-25-tf w. S. CLARK.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28

.,,r ELrcrioN.-lt appears that
Cosssc.,S'.aib ou. as they did last yesf :"
aries staoo 1 For,y.one towns give the Den-
Candidate for Governor ss ra.s
sss-and .' oc,a,ic majori,ies. There will De
otssd De'" nocra,ic majority in the LEGISLATURE
large De" n. will have to elect the Governor,
ID that oo' '';on and scattering votes have
the au ,'ssa,sd an election by the people.
fobaOly o s.msmbers Of Congress. it Is UNDER
f n 'h 'st' only one is Wing.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
LYCEuM NOTICE.

An adjourned meeting 1t the Muscatine Lycesm
will he held ct the School HOUSE o. "Wednesday
Evening, May 81, at half past seven O'Clock.
ADsl %. J. A. PAKvlN, Sec,y.
COACH AND WAGON MAKING.
q NHE undersigned takes this method Of apnounc-
Il ing to the citizens Of Bloomington and the
surrounding county, that tie has commenced the
above business in the building formerly occupied by
W. f. Deweber as an Auction and Commission
house, on Iowa Avenue. Feeling confident that the
public have becn defraudeJ by the Implicitly Of pre-
tending mechanics, who have never learned the rul
ments Of the business. | have been induced to ell
gage in the Carriage and Wagon Making business
in this place. for the accommodation Of all who use
the above articles. A small capital obiges me 10
adopt the plan Of ready pay, which will be received
in most kinds Of farmers produce, with small a
mount of cash; this will enab me me to do work
ONE THIRD CHEAPER than it has ever been
done west Of the Mississippi. A good wagon
maker. thoroughly acquainted with the business
can find employ ment by applying soon.
WANTED-A quantity Of inch, and l-2
inch white oak plank of good quality.
Repairing always done Immediately.
J. H. WEAVER.
Bloomington, Ap. 2l-3m-dd
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-04-28
NOTICE.

vUVHE subscribers having taken out of the Probate
i Office in and for the county of Cedar and Ter
rory of Iowa, letters Of administration upon the es-
tate Of Thomas Shepherd, uec'd which letters bear
date 9th March, ls43. Now all persons having
claims against the said estate, requested to exhi-
it them to the undersigned or David Walton. Judge
of Probate in and for said county and Territory with
in nine months from this date; and all persons owing
the same are requested to make payment to
HENRY HARDMAN, Admir-
JANE SHEPHERD, Adm'x.
March 81. 1918, 224t