[Oxford Examiner excerpts, Oxford NC, 4 Oct 1831] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 31 May 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] Oxford Examiner Vol. III OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, OCTOBER 4 1832 NO. 40 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GRANVILLE COUNTY, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, August term, A.D. 1832. ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT. Mary Perkinson vs. Richard Wilson} Levied on 100 acres of land, adjoining the lands of Robert Wilson, W. Wilson & Jas. Hamilton, IT appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the defendant, Richard Wilson, is not an inhabitant of this State--It is ordered that publication be made for six weeks in the Oxford Examiner, giving notice to the defendant, that he appear at the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, to be held for the county and state aforesaid, at the courthouse in Oxford on the first Monday in November next, then and there, replevy and plead to issue, or judgement will be rendered against him; and the property levied on condemned, subject to the Plaintiff's recovery Witness, STEPHEN K. SNEED Clerk of our said court, at office, in Oxford, the first Monday in August, A.D. 1832. STEP. K. SNEED, Clk. ***** Medicine, Drugs, &c JAMES M. WIGGINS Respectfully informs the public generally, that he has on hand, for sale, at the POST OFFICE, a handsome assortment of Medicines, Drugs, Paints, &c. by retail or in larger quantities to suit physicians whose orders will be thankfully received an promptly put up in good order. ..... Among the articles on hand are the following: Acid Muriatic; do Nitric; do Tartaric;......Arrow Root; ....Caustic Lunar;... Ess. of Burgamot;.... Fol. Digitalis; Glauber Salts;....Gum Arabic Turkey; ...do Assafoetida;...do Myrrh Turkey; do Opium;...Laudanum;....Morphia Acetate; ....Oil of Annis;...do Wormseed;...Super Carb Soda;.... ***** James B. Peace Informs his friends and the Public, that he has rented the Tavern House, in Oxford, occupied last year by Wm. A. Maddox, as the Oxford Inn, which was built and occupied formerly by David Mitchell, where he intends to be prepared to accomodate all who may call at any time, in the very best manner. His table shall be supplied with the best the country affords, and his viands prepared by a first rate Cook, whose pleasure it will be to suit the taste of every guest. His bar will be furnished with superior liquors.... ***** CONSTITUTION Of the Granville County Temperance Society......... III All persons becoming members of this society, recognising the principle of TOTAL ABSTINENCE, as the only SAFETY for the TEMPERATE, and the only HOPE for the INTEMPERATE, do make the following pledge, viz. That we will abstain from the use of ARDENT SPIRITS ourselves, prevent the use of them, as far as possible, in our families, except as medicine; and we wll do all in our power to promote the like ABSTINENCE on the part of our friends, and those in our employment, and all others over whom our influence extends.... ***** FROM THE HILLSBOROUGH RECORDER. A meeting of several citizens of Orange County was recently held in this place, and resolutions adopted approving the political course of the Hon. Willie P. Mangrum in the Senate of the United States...... Hillsborough, September 12th 1832. Sirs: At a late public meeting fo a number of your friends and fellow citizens of the county of Orange, resolutions were passed expressive of the confidence and esteem with which your political course during the late session of Congress has inspired your constituents.......We have the honor to be your friends and fellow citizens, WALKER ANDERSON, SAMUEL CHILD, W. MONTGOMERY, ALLEN C. JONES, V.M. MURPHEY, JOHN SCOTT. To the Hon. Willie P. Mangrum. ***** THE EXAMINER OXFORD, OCTOBER 4, 1832 ----- CANDIDATE. On Friday last, at the Regimental Review in this place, Mr. ROBERT B. GILLIAM declared himself a candidate to represent this District in the next Congress of the United States. Election takes place in July, 1833. We understand Mr. Gilliam addressed the people in a handsome and appropriate manner. ----- OXFORD VOLUNTEERS At a meeting of the Oxford Volunteers on Friday last, the former Captain R.J. Yancey, Jr. sent in his resignation, which was read and received. After which Lieut. James A. Russell, was elected Captain; Ensign Edward Bumo[?] was elected Lieutenant, and Tryon G. Yancey elected Ensign. R.J. Yancey, Jr. was voted an honorary member. ----- WASHINGTON TABURN We learn that the Governor has granted this criminal a respite until March next; and that should he be sent beyond the limits of the United States in the interim, by private contribution, the demands of justice shall be deemed to have been met. ----- INDIAN WAR The Frontier struggle is at an end. ---Black Hawk is a prisoner, and his party completely destroyed. (see 4th page) ----- The modest Mr. Ramsay calls us "captious" and "splenetic if not officious" because we ventured to express the opinion that Mr. Van Buren would not respond to the Shocco resolution before the election..... ----- CHOLERA The Richmond papers represent the pestilence as raging there with great violence.... ***** DIED- On Friday night last, after a short illness, Mr. Jonathon Davis, of Nuttbush, in this county. Mr. Davis was in the prime of his life, and in vigorous health..... On the same night, Mr. William Lawrence, an aged and respectable citizen of this county....... In Raleigh, on the 24th ult. Mrs. Priscella McKee, relict of the late Mr. James McKee. Also, in a few days, John Primrose, infant son of B.S. King; Calvin Hammett, son of Mr. Dilworth Sledge, aged 7 years; Octavian, the infant son of B.B. Smith; a female child of James Bryan; and Gavin, the youngest son of Gavin Hogg, aged 5 years. ***** Apprentice, To the Painting business, is wanted immediately by the subscriber-- One between 12 and 15 years of age, either white or colored, of good moral character and industrious habits. Apply to: John McFarling Oxford, Sept. 27 ***** Lost or Mislaid, Note of hand, given by Robert Hester of Greenville, N.C. to the subscriber, believed to be dated the 18th September, 1828; and witnessed by John Hunt, for the sum of 21 dollars, due one day after date, as well as recollected--- All persons are cautioned against trading for said Note, and the maker is forewarned not to pay the same unless to my order. Randall Minor, Granville County, Sept 27 ***** Notice RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Oxford, on Wednesday the 12 September, 1832, a Negro Woman, named JUDY, formerly belonging to Mr.[?] Samuel on Nuttbush. She is about 34 years of age, small statue[sic], and inclined to be yellow. Any person who will apprehend her, and secure her, so that I get her again, will be satisfied for the trouble. GIDEON DAVIS. Oct 4 ***** NOTICE THE Subscriber, having qualified at Granville County Court, August Term, 1832, as Executor of John Nuttall deceased: requests all those, having claims against the Estate to bring them forward for payment properly anticipated by the time prescribed by law or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. Those indebted to the Estate to make payment without delay. J. Patton, Executor ***** Cash for Hides: THE Subscriber will give Cash for Hides and will receive Hides at his Yard to [pay? Shares?]. Thos B. Littlejohn. Oxford, Nov. 24. ***** MISCELLANY BLACK HAWK & THE PROPHET, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, 27th Aug. 1832} At 11 o'clock to-day, Black Hawk and the Prophet were delivered to Gen. Joseph M. Street, by the One-eyed Deconi and Chaetar, Winnegagoes belonging to his Agency. Many of the officers from the Fort were present. It was a moment of much interest. The prisoners appeared in a full dress of white tanned deer skins....... ----- CHINQUEPINS The fondness of young people for this noxious produce of our forest, is notorious, and as this is the season in which they abound, we cannot too earnestly call the attention of parents and others, to the necessity of preventing their use.... ----- Recently, at Warrenton, Va the venerable Chief Justice of the United States and his children, were assembled in a room, when a body of lightning descended, and struck down several of the latter; all were more or less shocked, but none of them fatally injured... ***** For Sale, A Likely NEGRO WOMAN, who is a good Cook and Washer, and accustomed to cook for a family. She will be sold on moderate terms, if immediate application is made. Enquire THIS OFFICE. June 14. ***** MEADE A. SMITH TAILOR Respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has removed to the House on Raleigh Street, recently occupied by Henry F. Ware, and formerly by John C. Palmer, where he still carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS, in all departments..... ***** RANAWAY From the Subscriber, on the 3d instant, a negro man named DICK, about 25 yrs. of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, very black strong muscular form, full round face. Talks with hoarse voice; took with him two coats, (one is of a reddish color and the other yellow,) 5 pair pantaloocs, 2 shirts and 3 waistcoats. I expect he will lurk about James Cazort's and Benj. Tharp's quarter, or the widow Kimball's, all in Granville county. A suitable Reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to the owner or secure him in jail so that I get him. $10 for information that will lead to the conviction of any white person who has harbored him. JOHN BUMPASS, Sr. Person Co. Sept 13. [end of exerpts]