Wilkinson County Georgia News 1840's

Wilkinson County, Ga.
News Articles 1840's1840
February 11, 1840
Macon Georgia Telegraph
DIED. Departed this life on the 20th ult., at the residence of Solomon B. Murphey, Esq. in Irwinton, Ga., Mr. Nathaniel Ward, formerly of Virginia, in his 96th year - having been a citizen of Georgia for more than half a century. He served under Washington in several campaigns, during the Revolutionary War & though the hand of poverty pressed heavily upon him during the latter part of his life, his love of country and zeal for her welfare, appeared never to have abated.

February 26, 1840
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE
On the first Tuesday in April next, will be sold at the court house door in Wilkinson county, a lot of Land in said county, containing two hundred two and a half acres, on which Mr. Hatfield now lives, belonging to the estate of Samuel Player, late of Richmond county, deceased. Terms cash. WM. B GREENE, Adm'r. February 5, 1840.

May 26, 1840
Macon Weekly Telegraph
MARRIED. On the 28th ult, by the Rev. Jesse Peacock, Mr. Jacob Lasseter, of Laurens county, to Miss Martha McCarthy, daughter of the Rev. Wm. McCarthy, of Irwinton, Ga.

August 18, 1840
Southern Recorder
MARRIED, in Wikinson county Ga. at Coolsprings on Thursday, 6th inst., by A. M. Jordan Esq., Mr. JOHN H. PIERCE, TO Miss SUSANNAH NOBLES, only daughter of Mrs. Mary Nobles all of this place.

1841
March 16, 1841
Macon Georgia Telegraph
DIED. On Thursday night last, in Baker, where he had but recently settled, Mr. William Cooper, formerly of Wilkinson county.

April 6, 1841
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
EXECUTOR'S SALE
    Will be sold at the lower market house, in the city of Augusta, on the first Tuesday in April next, the following tracts of land, being part of the estate ofJohn Fox, deceased, viz.
    Lot No. 264 - 202½, 4th district Wilkinson county, on the waters of Black Creek.
    Lot No. 265 - 202½ acres, 4th district Wilkinson county, on the waters of Black Creek.
    Lot. No. 282 - 202½ acres, 4th district Wilkinson county, on the waters of Black Creek,
    Lot No. 288 - 202½ acres, 1st district, Wilkinson county, on the waters of Oconee River
    Lot. No. 293 - 202½ acres, 4th district, Wilkinson county, on the waters of Black Creek
    Lot. No. 294 - 202½ acres, 4th district Wilkinson county, on the waters of Black Creek.
    Lot No. 251 - 202½, 21st district, Mucogee county
    1,000 acres of land in Montgomery formerly Washington county, on the Oconee river
    620 acres in Montgomery formerly Washington county, on head waters of Buckeye Creek
    900 acres in Bryan county.
Also, the following slaves, to wit: Cuffy and Allan, (sold a the risk of a former purchaser), Lucien, a man about 25 years of age, his wife Dilsey, about 26 years of age, and their two children, Jacob, a boy about 9 years old, and Susan about 18 months old.
   Persons wishing to purchase any of the above property, are invited to call on the Executors for any information in their possession. Terms made known on the day of sale
ANTOINE PICQUET
HENY H. CUMMING,
Surviv'g Ex'rs
March 10, 1840

April 27, 1841
The Macon Georgia Telegraph
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Delegates to represent the county of Wilkinson, in the Young Men's Convention, to be held in Milledgeville, on the first Monday in May next; Samuel Beall, Esq. was called to the Chair, and Thos. N. Beall appointed Secretary.
Delegates to attend:
William Gibson, Thomas N. Beall, Thos. M. Tarpley, I. Lindsey, W. G. Hatcher, W. Hancock, Wiley Holand, J. E. Spencer, J. Witt, J. Lewis, P. Gainey, Levi Matthews, Thos. Jackson, N. Hughs, Jas. Todd, N. Ball, W. Meredith, Jas. fountain, William Rozar, Thos. Jones, E. Garratt, D. H. Kingery, J. H. Whaley, S. M. Pittman, A. Cannon, Wm. B. Isles, W. Fordham, Jas. Butler, W. Brannon, John T. Branham, M. Etheridge Jr., W. Shinholster.

June 15, 1841
Georgia Journal
SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
THE ABOVE REWARD will be paid by the citizens of Wilkinson county for the apprehension and deliver to the Jailor of said county, of one SAMUEL M. PITTMAN, who murdered William Keaton in said county, on the 4th of May last.
Descripton of Pittman.- The said Samuel Pittman is the rise of six feet high; slender built, dark complexion; dark hair; dark grey eyes, about 30 years of age; quick spoken; and weighs abount one hundred and twenty-five or thirty pounds. Irwinton, June 7th , 1841.

November 03, 1841
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
$20 Reward - Runaway from the subscriber, residing near Irwinton, Wilkinson County, two Negro men, namedSAM and BEN. Sam is about twenty three or four years old, short thick build, quiet dark and has some scars on his breast. Ben is about twenty years of age, also quiet dark, weighing about 175 pounds, no marks recollected. The above reward will be paid for their delivery to me or in any safe jail so that I can get them.
nov 2 w3t* OREN DAVIS

1842
October 17, 1842
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Administrator's Sale. Will be sold on the first Tuesday in December next, before the court house door in Irwinton, Wilkinson County, Georgia, between the lawful sale items, agreeable to an order by the honorable, the Inferior Court of Lincoln County, sitting for ordinary purposes, a tract of land in the 4th District, Wilkinson County, bounded by Lot No. 308, by Lot No. 291, by Lot No. 306, and by lot number 292, containing two hundred two and two and one half acres. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Matthew Collars, late of said county deceased. Terms made known on the day. Oct. 10, 1842, Geo Collars, Admn.

June 21, 1842
Macon Georgia Telegraph
This may certify, that my wife has been cured by Dr. Thomson, of Dyspepsia, after having had it for a number of years, and taken medicine from the common doctors till there was no sense in it. She has now been well two years. LEWIS DEANE, Wilkinson county, 1st may, 1841
I do certify, that my daughter has been cured of Dyspepsia, and my son of Cramp Cholic, by Dr. Thomson, after all other means had failed. Neither of them have had any return of their complaints in 2 years. BENJAMIN SCOTT, Wilkinson county, 1st May, 1841.

July 19, 1842
Macon Georgia Telegraph
The Town of Gordon. - We are pleased to learn that the Directors of the Centrail Rail Road Company have selected a prommentaue on the side of the Road, for a town, to be named Gordon, in honor of the late President of the Company. It is located in Wilkinson county, one hundred and seventy miles from Savannah, twenty from Macon, and fourteen from Milledgeville, and will be the Depot for a great portion of middle Georgia, say Wilkinson, Baldwin, Pulaski, Dooly, Laurens, Twiggs, and a portion of Putnam, Jasper and Jones. As regards hereto, no places in this secion of the state posses greater advanages than Gordon. It is on the dividing ridge between the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers, many miles distant from swampland of any description, and abounds in the most excellent water. Sandersville Tel.
Submitted by R. Elizabeth Brewer

December 6, 1842
Macon Georgia Telegraph
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Inferior Court of Crawford County, sale first Tuesday in January next
"Also, at the same time, by virtue of the same order, before the court house door in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, the following lots and parts of lots of land, to wit: Lot No. (111,) in the 5th district of Wilkinson, 140 acres of lot No. 88, in the 5th district of Wilkinson, and ten acres of Lot No. 120, in the 4th district of said county, all lying in one body and containing 350 acres. The above described negroes and lands sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Joshua H. Bigham, dec'd."
Dorothy B. Bigham, adm'rs, Howell H. Bigham, adm'r. Crawford co. Oct. 25th, 1842.

1843
April 25, 1843
Georgia Journal
The Black Lake. This is a sheet of water, lying eleven miles south from Milledgeville, in the county of Wilkinson. It derives its name from the color of its water, which is of a very dark hue; and it is remarkable for the quantity and variety of fish which it contains, as also for its greath depth. There, many be found the finest trout that swim in any waters. One weighing nine pounds, caught in it on Thursday last, graced the table of one of the hotels of this city on the same day. The bream, perch, red horse, sucker, cat, and other fish, are caught in it in large quantities. It is about two miles in length, and from sixty to seventy yards in wedth. Sometimes, a slight current may be observed rimpling the water, but seldom is this the case. The scenery surrounding it, is of the most beautiful description; on one side, there is a very high eminence, which commands a view of many miles in extent, and he who desires to view one of the most enchanting prosepects in this or any other country, would do well to pay this really obscure spot an early visit. The Poet will find here every thing to excite his imagination, and the Painter would need no urging to place, as far as in his power lay, that upon canvass, which nature has ordained should ornament this spot.
On the other side of the Lake is a large swamp which abounds with deer, and "the wild turkey of the woods." The growth of this swamp is as various, as the most romantic fancy would desire. Nature seems to have been lavish when she paid her first visit to it, and caused to spring from the soil, the blossom, the flower, the bush, the vine, and the tree. But, with all this,to recommend so lovely a spot, there is a something wanting, without which, to dwell in, no place is desirable. Health abides not here. In the summer and fall months, the fever is the certain legacy of all, who tempted by its beauties, its fish, or its game, daringly venture to risk a residence in its neighborhood. This is the only bitter, that intermingles with the sweets that may be extracted from the BLACK LAKE and its vicinity. Were it otherwise, no place tht can be named, would have a population to resort to it sooner than this.
At the preset time, there is encamped at the BLACK LAKE, a large party of gentlemen from our city, who have gone there for the purpose of hunting and fishing. Among them are several crack shots, and goodly fishermen. Invited to partake of their hospitalities, we paid them a visit last week, and were much delighted with our trip. On the day of our visit, they had hardly more than settled themselves. The sports of fishing and hunting were but just commenced -yet found we nothing lacking in fish, flesh, or fowl. There was abundance of each. As this hunting party expect to remain at the Black Lake, some ten or twelve days longer, they will catch and kill, a large quantity of fish and game of various kinds One of the gentleman promised us to keep and account of their success on, and off, the water. This we intend to present to the reader; and we hope too, it will reflect so much credit upon our hunters, as to induce others, fond of such manly sports, to pay a visit to the BLACK LAKE, of Wilkinson county.

August 1, 1843
Macon Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED, At the residence of John Gibson, Esq., near Irwinton, Ga, on 16th inst., by the Hon. Samuel Beall, Mr. George Augustus Whipple, formerly of Providence, R.I., to Miss Joanna Milner, formerly of Wilkes county, Ga.

October 17, 1843
Federal Union
DIED - In Wilkinson county on Sunday morning the 15th inst., of fever, Mr. GEORGE W. JOHNSON, about 35 years of age.

December 26, 1843
Federal Union
Departed this life on the 17th ult. at his residence in Wilkinson county, Elder JOHN HUGHES, who had been some 35 years a member of the Baptist Church, and for about 14 years a useful and pious Minister of the Gospel. Most of that time he had charge of several churches, and was abundant in Ministerial labors, &c. was instrumental in gathering a goodly number into the church, particularly during the years 1838 and '39, when there was an extensive revival of religion, in the section of country where he resided. No doubt he has obtained the reward of those "who turn many to righteousness."
For about two months before his death, his health was very feeble; though he was confined to his bed of lanquishing only 9 days. His disease was an inflamation of the lungs. He bore his last illness with exemplary patience, seemed quite dead to the things of the world, and much absorbed in the interest of the Redeemers Kingdom. The evening of the day before he died, with the assistance of his friends, he rose from his bed, and kneeling down he prayed devoutly with his family for the last time. He was indeed a good man, and his end was peaceful.

1844
January 16, 1844
Federal Union
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Died at the residence of her Father, in Wilkinson county, on Tuesday the 5th of December, AMANDA CAROLINE, eldest daughter of Col. Green B. Burney, aged fourteen years.

January 23, 1844
The Macon Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED
In Wilkinson county, on the 11th inst. by S. B. Brown, Esq., Henry H. Hagan, Jr., Esq., of Philadelphia to Miss Mary M. Gainey, of the former place.

September 24, 1844
Southern Recorder
DIED, At his residence in Wilkinson county, on the 9th inst. Mr. James King of an inflamation of the Bowels, aged 43 years.

October 1, 1844
Georgia Journal
Executors's Sale. Agreeably to an order of the Inferior Court of Wilkinson county, while sitting for ordinary purposes, will be sold before the Court-house door in the town of Irwinton, on the first Tuesday in November next, the land belonging to the estate of Richard Whitaker, late of said county, deceased. Terms made lnown on the day. Nathaniel Whitaker, Hudson Whitaker, Executors. Wilkinson county, Sept. 2, 1844.

1845
February 11, 1845
The Georgia Telegraph
NOTICE Is hereby given to John Brown, formerly of Wilkinson county, that the undersigned has in his hands all the money arising from the sale of the property of Mary Brown, late of Houston county deceased, and that unless the said John Brown applies for said money (to which he is entitled if in life) within six months the same will be paid over to the next of kin. Perry Ga, January 13, 1845. Thomas Pollock, Adm'r.

September 16, 1845
Georgia Journal
Executor's Sale. Agreeably to an order of the Inferior Court of Wilkinson county, while sitting for ordinary purposes, will be sold before the Court-house door in Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on the first Tuesday in January next, between the usual hours of sale, the land and one negro belonging to the estate of James King, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the estate of James King, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Terms made known on the day of sale. James Kinny, Executor. September 1st, 1845.

September 30, 1845
The Georgia Telegraph and Republic
$30 REWARD
ISAAC N. BETTS, about 25 years old, five feet and three or four inches high, tolerable fair complexion, under a down cast look; weighing about 125 pounds - left my plantation in Wilkinson county, on Friday last with a wagon and two horses, to bales of Cotton with instructions to carry it to Hamilton & Hardeman's ware house. I have since discovered he sold the cotton and gambled off the funds, and also the waggon and horses. Any person who will deliver the said Betts to me or place him in safe custody will receive the above reward. WILLIAM TODD.

December 5, 1845
Georgia Journal
Elizabeth O'Bannon vs. William J. O'Bannon
Libel for Divorce
In Wilkinson Superior Court, October Term, 1845
It appearing to the Court, from the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant is not to be found withing the limits of the county of Wilkinson, and it being also represented that the said defendant resides ot of the State of Georgia: It is, on motion, ordered, that he appear and file his answer on or before the first Monday in April next, or be considered in default; and that service of this rule be perfected by a monthly publication in the Georgia Journal for three months before the next Term of this Court. Julius L. Lataste, Atty, pro Libellant. Oct. 7th, 1845.
Georgia, Wilkinson County. I, Thomas M. Tarpley, Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true extract from the minutes of said Court, at October Term, 1845. Given under my hand this 31st day of October, 1845. Thomas M. Tarpley, Clerk

1846
May 20, 1846
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
STATE OF GEORGIA, Warren County, - In the Inferior Court, sitting as a Court of Ordinary, and for ordinary purposes. March term, 1846.
It appearing to the Court that James Granade, late of said county, deceased, executed in his life time to Caleb Jones and Benjamin F. Clark, a bond for titles to his interest in a tract of land in the county of Wilkinson, known as Granade and Webb's Mills, on Big Commissioner in said county, containing sixteen acres more or less, and that the said James Grenade died without making titles to said land, and that the said Caleb Jones and Benjamin F. Clark have fully complied with their terms and conditions of said bond in their part: It is ordered by the Court, that Timothy Granade, executor of the last will and testament of said James Granade, deceased, do, on or before the first Monday in July next, execute titles to the said Caleb Jones and Benjamin F. Clark, upon their making it satisfactorily appear that said purchase money and interest have been fully paid, or show cause to the contrary: An it is further ordered, that a copy of this rule be published in one of the public gazettes of Augusta, once a month for three months, before the first Monday in July next.
A true extract from the Minutes of said Court.
PATRICK N. MADDUX. c.c.o.w.c.o.
March 24, 1846

June 30, 1846
Federal Union
Wilkinson Superior Court, April Term.
ELIZABETH C. MURPHEY vs. MYLES MURPHEY. Libel for Divorce In Wilkinson Superior Court.
It appearing to the Court, from the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant in the above case, is not to be found in the county of Wilkinson. On motion it si ordered, that service be perfected by the defendant, by the publication of the Rule, for three months in one of the public gazettes of said Court. Attest, Thomas M. Tarpley Clerk. April 27, 1846.

July 2, 1846
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
WARREN Sheriff Sale - Will be sold, on the first Tuesday in July next, at the court house door in Warrenton, Warren county, between the usual hours of sale the following property, viz: one negro boy named Henry, about 10 years old, of yellow complexion; levied upon as the property of James Granade, to satisfy four fi fas. issued from the Justices' court of the 329 District G.M., of Wilkinson county, in favor of A.A. Cullins vs. James Granade. Levy made and returned to me by a constable.
AUGUSTUS BEALL, Sheriff
June 4, 1846

September 1, 1846
Southern Recorder
DIED, On Thursday the 13th inst., at Cool Spring, Wilkinson county, JAMES WYATT ALLEN, aged 2 yeas and 4 months, son of Willis and Mary Ann Allen.

1847
October 19, 1847
Georgia Telegraph Weekly
Died
In Twiggs County on the 24th ult., of Typhus Fever at the residence of Thomas S Chappell, Mrs Sarah M Gibson, daughter of Samuel and Sarah L Bragg, of Wilkinson County, aged 18 years, 9 months and 20 days. Youth and beauty, and loveliness have descended to the dull cold tomb, but the unaffected virtues and loveliness of the deceased are cherished in the hearts of all that knew her, while her spirit lives in a world of peace and kindred brightens above the stars.
Yes, a spirit freed
From the cankering cares of time
Hath winged its way with Angels speed
To a Holy and sinless clime
Yes, for a sainted soul
Is gone to its home alone
And removed from the world's control
Is singing now a Saviours love

Submitted by, Carolyn Hinson

1848
February 8, 1848
MARRIED, In Wilkinson county, on the evening of the 20th ult., by the Rev. Henry Mercer, Mr. JOHN ROSS, to Miss NANCY WRIGHT.

February 29, 1848
Federal Union
MARRIED. - On the 24th inst., by Hon. Samuel Beall, Justice of the Inferior court, James C. Bower, Esq. , to Miss MARTHA E., daughter of Mr. Orrin Davis, all of Wilkinson.

April 18, 1848
Federal Union
~excert~ GRAND JURORS, April 1848
Merrit Etheredge, Foreman; J. W. Hill; Thos. H. Parker; James Bloodworth; Lewis Etheredge; Joel Deese; F. P. Crutchfield; G. W. Meadows; John Burke; Benj. Fordham; Harris Branan; Wm. G. Hatcher; James Wright; Wm. Fisher; Littleton Branan; Ashly Wynn; John Eady; William Hoover; Jarred Peacock; Morgan B. Hall; Wyatt Meredith; Edward J. Tarpley. A. V. McCardel, Clerk

June 20, 1848
Federal Union
MARRIED. At the residence of Reuben Lamb, Esq. in Twiggs county, on Monday evening, the 12th inst. by Willis Allen, Esq., Mr. JOHN A. M. SMITH of Wilkinson county, to Miss NANCY LEWIS, daughter of Jacob Lewis of Pulaski county.

December 19, 1848
The Georgia Telegraph
A card. The undersigned would announce to the citizens of Irwinton and vicinity, and to the public generally, that they will re-open their school in this place, on the second Monday in January next. Feeling full assurance, from their former success in this place and elsewhere, they have no hesitation in guaranteeing to their former patrons, and to all such as may feel disposed to favor them with patronage, entire satisfaction with their course and management in matters pertaining to the instruction and training of children and youth. Their success the present year, attest sufficiently their ability to conduct a school in such manner as to make it interesting and profitable to their pupils. The village of Irwinton is well known as a healthy location, and it suffers peculiar advantages as a situation for a school; being a place where comparatively little business is transacted, of a nature to lad the minds of students from that close application to study which is essential to their rapid improvement. The Academy building is undergoing repairs, and will be finished in a style, modern and highly convenient. Tuition pre term (of twenty weeks) carrying from $7 to $14, according to the branches pursued. A class will be formed for the benefit of those wishing to perfect themselves in vocal music. Board can be obtained at a reasonable rate. No effort will be spared on the part of the teachers to render the school pleasant and advantageous to students. J. M. Leavitt, D. C. W. Chandler, Associate Principals. Irwinton, Dec. 15, 1848.

1849

May 29, 1849
Georgia Telegraph
Executors Sale. Will be sold at the late residence of Merritt Etheridge, of Wilkinson county deceased, on the 30th day of June next, part of the personal property of said deceased, directed to be sold by the will of said deceased, consisting of cattle, one cotton gin, a quantity of bacon, pork, plantation tolls, &c, &c, and other articles too tedious to mention. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Terms made know on the day.
Joseph S. Etheridge
Harris Etheridge
Ex'ors

July 24, 1849
Southern Recorder
~excerpt~DIED In Irwinton, Georgia, on the 15th inst., ANN ELIZA, infant daugher and only child of James C. and Martha E. Bower, three days less than three months old.

July 31, 1849
The Georgia Telegraph
Adminstratrix's Sale
Will be sold at the late residence of Jesse C. Jackson, deceased, in Wilkinson county, on Friday, the third day of September, between the usual hours of sale, all the personal property belonging to the estate of said deceased. Consisting of Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and other articles too tedious to mention. Terms made known on the day.
Elizabeth Jackson, Adm'x, July 17

September 25, 1849
Macon Telegraph
MARRIED
In Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on Sunday 16 inst. by Sam'l Beall, J.I.C., Mr. A. V. McCardel to Miss Aurelia F. Gray, both of Irwinton, Ga.

September 25, 1849
Georgia Telegraph
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Democratic Party Meeting. September 17, 1849
Joel Rivers, Esq. Chairman. John Wheeler, Secretary
Delegates
Irwinton District - James C. Bower, Green Meadows, and Joseph Adkins
Rama - Joel Rivers, D. Hudson and James Fountain
Bloodworth's - John Temples, Elijah Ballard and John Wheeler
Lords - Harvey Freeman, Wm Dixon and Morgan Kemp
Fork - Jesse Mackey A. Hearston and Wade Nelson
Griffin's - James R. Billue, James Pierce and Thos Kemp
Bryant O. Banon, Esq. nominated as the Democratic candidate for Representataive in the next Legislature
Col. A. E. Cochran addressed the meeting

November 1 1849
The Pittsfield Sun
Remarkable Yield if Corn. The Macon Journal and Messenger has the following" "Our readers will remember that we noticed, a few weeks since, a remarkably promising crop of corn grown by Col. John Smith, of Cedar Creek, Wilkinson County. Mr. S. writes us over date of the 7th inst. that he 'had just finished gathering his corn, and that from one acre and a quarter he had measured 158 bushels, 1 peck and 1-2! The corn was measured in sealed measures, and weighed 57 lbs to the bushel.'"

November 20, 1849
Federal Union
Administrator's Sale. Agreeable to an order of the honorable the Inferior Court of Wilkinson county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, will be sold before the Court house door, in the town of Irwinton, Wilkinson county, on the first Tuesday in January next, within the usual hours of sale, the following Lots of land to wiit: -Lot of land No. 68, in the 2d District of Wilkinson, containing 202 1-2 acres more or less,- Also, one third part of Lot No. 73, in the 2d District, Wilkinson, containing 67 2-3 acres more or less. -Also, one sixth part of Lot of land No. 67, in the 2d District of originally Wilkinson, but now Laurens County, containing 33 1-3 acres more or less. All the above lands are joining, and sold as the lands belonging to the Estate of Eleazor Brack, late of Wilkinson county, deceased, in order for a division among the legatees.
Terms made known on the day of sale. EASON GREEN, Adm'r. Oct. 19, 1849.