In The News 1840 Baldwin County, Georgia

Milledgeville-Baldwin County, Ga.
In The News 1840's

1840

June 9, 1840
Macon Georgia Telegraph
DIED. In Watkinsville, Clark county, onthe 23rd ult. of congestive fever, Mrs. Margaret J. Barnett, consort of Col. N. C. Barnett, aged 37 years.

September 1, 1840
The Southern Recorder
"On the 22nd, at the house of her son in this county, Mrs. Rachel Smith in her 73rd year. She was born in Maryland and had lived in Georgia 46 years. Her only children, a son and a daughter, survive. Her husband died eleven years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were among the first settlers of Baldwin Co. Members of Methodist Church 45 years.

October 13, 1840
Macon Telegraph
Married - At Scottsborough, Baldwin county, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Branham, Samuel E. Whitaker, Esq. to Miss Susan C., youngest daughter of Geo. Murph, Esq.
Died - In Attola county, Miss., on the 6th ult. Mrs. Elvira Atwood, formerly of Baldwin county, Ga., and wife of Mr. Turpin G. Atwood.

November 24, 1840
The Macon Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED, At Midway, near Milledgeville, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Hillyer, Professor Crawford, of the Oglethorpe University, to Miss Anna Lazer.
In Milledgeville, on the 3d inst, by the Rev. Mr. Branham, Mr. William Rich, of Elbert county, to Miss Rebecca Rich of Milledgeville.

1841 April 6, 1841
Macon Weekly Telegraph
DIED. In Milledgeville, on the 26th ult., Henry Thomas Breedlove, aged 23 years, 3 months, and 6 days.

April 13, 1841
The Southern Recorder
Married
On the same evening (April 7th), Mr. William G. Crowder to Miss Martha Smith, dau. of John R. Smith, Esq., all of Baldwin County.

August 31, 1841
Macon Georgia Telegraph
MARRIED. At Midway near Milledgeville, on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Baker, Mr. Ebenezer M. Cowles, to Miss Francis Maria Atwood.
At the Residence of Mr. C. Raine, in Baldin county, on the 15th inst., by Cary Davison, Esq. - of Jones county, Mr. John W. Ward, to
Miss Eliza Breedlove, both of Baldwin county.

September 21, 1841
Macon Telegraph
DIED - In Milledgeville, on the 18th inst.Giles Spencer, infant son of William S. and Rebecca Rockwell, aged 2 years, 3 months and 23 days.

September 7, 1841
Macon GeorgiaTelegraph
DIED. In Milledgeville, on the 29th ult., Dr. Charles Eaton Haynes, of Sparta, formerly a Representative in Congress of the United States.
Near Milledgeville, on the 15th ult.,Mrs Nancy Mills in the 63d year of her age.

November 16, 1841
Macon Telegraph
DIED - At Scottsborough, on the 6th inst., Richard Augustus, son of Joel T. and Elizabeth Tucker, aged 6 years, 4 months and 6 days.

November 16, 1841
Macon Telegraph
MARRIED. At Midway near Milledgeville, on the 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Baker, Mr. Robert W. Jamison, of Macon, to Miss Sarah, eldest daughter of B. P. Stubbs, Esq. of the former place.

November 23, 1841
The Macon Georgia Telegraph
DIED. In Milledgeville, on the 26th ult. of wounds receivedin an affay, Mr. Mansel J. Smith, a native of Virginia, but for many years an inhabitant of this state.
See April 12, 1842

December 7, 1841
Macon Telegraph
MARRIED
In Baldwin county, near Scottsboro, on the 21st ult., by Samuel T. Beecher, Esq. Mr. Allen Poindexter, to Miss Elizabeth Lewis, all of the above place.

December 23, 1841
Augusta Chronicle
MIDWAY FEMALE SCHOOL.
The next term of this institution will commence on Tuesday, January 11th, 1842, and
continue five months . A complete course in
the Natural Sciences will be added to the studies
previously embraced in the system of education.
Teachers.
Mrs. A. A. EGERTON, Principal, and Teacher of English Literature
Mrs. C. H. B. RICHARDS, Teacher of Modern Languages and Drawing.
Miss L. L. BASS, Teacher in English Studies and Calisthenics.
Miss JANE L. MATHER, Teacher of the Piano Forte and Organ.
Miss CAROLINE E. ATWOOD, Vocalist.
WM. C. RICHARDS, Teacher of Physical Sciences and the Latin Language.
EXPENSES
Instruction in English Branches and Latin....................$40 per term
Instruction on the Piano Fore and Organ, each.......... 30    "
Instruction in French, Italian and Spanish, each......... 10     "
Instruction in Drawing...............................................10     "
Use of Piano for practice........................................... 5 per annum
Labratory expenses....................................................5     "
Payable invariably in advance.
Board can be obtained for a limited number of Pupils in the family of the Principal by an early application; charge for the same, $12.50 per month, including lights and fuel, washing $1.50 extra
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1842 January 11, 1842
The Macon Telegraph
Obituary. At 3 o'clock, on the 3d inst. Col. Thomas Haynes, paid the great debt of nature, at his residence in Milledgeville. His illness was short and had the appearance of giving way; but a sudden and unexpected spasm or unknown internal disorder put an end to his life in a few minutes -. He was in the 56th year of his age, and died in full possession of his mental faculties.
Col. Haynes was a Virginian by birth, but has resided in this State from his childhood. Endowed by nature with a powerful mind and manners suited to the democratic principals he ever cherished; few men have exerted more influence on the public mind than he. His zeal and activity as a member of the Legislature, to which he was for many years returned from Hancock county, and his services as Treasurer of the State, in which office he died, bear testimony of the confidence the people reposed in him. For several years past the Standard of Union has owed to his genius the racy and soul-stirring articles which became the common property of Democratic papers in all parts of this State. Their powerful influence are acknowledged by all; but this Clarion which has so often called to the polls the Democracy of Georgia, is to be heard no more.
By an Executive Order, the offices in the State House were closed for one day, and the interment of Col. Haynes placed under the direction of the Secretary of State, the Comptroller General, and the Surveyor General. Federal Union.

February 8, 1842
The Macon Telegraph
MARRIED
In Milledgeville, on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Mann, the Rev. Isaac Boring, toMrs. Eliza Jarratt, of Milledgeville.

February 15, 1842
The Macon Telegraph
DIED
In Edgefield S.C. on the 27th ult. Mr. Edmund A. Glascock of Milledgeville, son of the late Gen. John Glascock, of this State.

March 8, 1842
The Macon Telegraph
MARRIED
In Scottsboro, on the 22d ult., by the Rev. Alfred T. Mann, Wm. T. W. Napier, Esq. of Milledgeville; to Miss Julia E. daughter of Mr. Joel T. Tucker, of the former place.
At Midway, Baldwin county, by the Rev.John W. Baker, Geo. W. Hardwick, Esq. of Columbia county, to Miss Eliza Agnes Ragland, daughter of Thos. Ragland, Esq.

April 12, 1842
Macon Weekly Telegraph
Baldwin Superior Court, March Term
The State vs Geo. W. Searcy & Wm. Searcy
Indictment for murder
George W. Searcy not having been arrested, the other defendant, Wm. Searcy, only was put upon his trial during the Superior Court which has just terminated its session. He was charged as a principal in the second degree- as aiding and abetting his brother in taking the life of Mansel Smith. The evidence educed established the fact very clearly, that, although he threw a billet of wood at Smith, and thereby made an assault upon him - yet, thus he was soon cut down with a knife by SMith and rendered in capable of further aggression. After this, Smith was stabbed by Geo. W. as inaction whatever was established by proof against the prisoner William Searcy.
The Jury after having been charged with great persolecity by his Honor, Judge Cone, retired, and in some half hour, returned into Court with a verdict of acquittal.
The counsel for accused were I. L. Harris and B. F. McDonald Esqs.
For the Sate, J. M. Ashurst, Esq. and the Solicitior General, Aug. B. Reese, Esq. Georgia Journal

May 19, 1842
The Chronicle and Sentinel
OBITUARY
Miss Catharine D. Hammond was born in Northumberland county, Va., on the 30th December, 1763, and died in Milledgeville, Ga., on the 11th May, 1842-aged 78 years.
She was the daughter of Charles Hammond, who removed with his family to South carolina in the year 1776, and settled near Augusta, Ga., where he continued to reside until his death. During the Revolution, her family were ardently devoted to the cause of liberty. Five of her brothers were in the army, and one of them, Col. Samuel Hammond, (who still survives, and was formerly a Member of Congress from this State, and by appointment of President Jefferson, the first Governor of Missouri) distinguished himself in several important engagements with the enemy. From about the time of her Father's death in 1781 this lady became a communicant of the Episcopal church in Augusta, and she has generally resided in that city and its vicinity from that time until November last, when she visited Milledgeville to spend a few months with an aged sister.
   The character of this amiable and excellent Lady was so strongly marked with every christian grave and virtue, that it is impossible within the limits of a newspaper obituary, to review them in detail:-Nor is it necessary that we do so, for, the enduring record of her goodness is imperishably written on the hearts of her numerous friends and acquaintances. To them it may be pleasing to know, that the distinguishing traits of her character underwent no change. - Her benevolence was active, for she exhorted all, white and black, to devote themselves to those pursuits alone, which would render them happy in this life, and thrice happy in the life to come. Her attachment for connexions and friends remained undiminished to the last moment. - She tried to remember them all - called many of their names, and sent them messages of love.
   Her taste for simple pleasures was most strikingly exhibited. When apparently in the very agony of death an infant was brought to into the room with flowers - she smiled, took them in her hand, refreshed herself with them, and then handing them back with the blessing on the child. Her Redeemer was steadfast and immovable. Though prostrated for near 5 weeks, and for the last few days suffering much. Death in this tedious form was unable to wring from her the slightest complaint, or carry the least terror to her heart - but, sustained by the consolations of the Gospel. she went down into the dark valley of the shadow of death, with as much cheerfulness, as if walking in a garden of flowers!
"Was there any one ever so blest?" - said she- "i am now happy. Though old and feeble, and always delicate, I have no fear of death. With so many friends around me, and the arms of Jesus under me, I know I shall not sink!"
Thus the last moments of a long and useful life were employed by this sainted old Lady in giving glory to God in the highest, and in impressing on those who came to see her die, the importance of embracing Christ as their saviour, and giving themselves early to his service. And thus she fell asleep.
    "Or ever the silver chord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern-then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit return unto God who gave it."

November 1, 1842
Milledgeville Recorder
Stil Another Death by Violence. - Mr. John A. Deane, a respectable citizen of this place, and Clerk of one of our Courts, was on Wednesday evening last involuntarily drawn into a quarrel, and although unarmed, was stabbed to the heart, and immediately fell dead in one of our streets. He was not, it appears, of the party who had engaged in the previous quarrel, but stepping up during the excitement, was accidentally drawn into it, and without apprehending danger, received the fatal stab. Mr. D's sudden and unexpected death is deeply lamented by our community. His remains were followed to the grave by the Metropolitan Greys, the Masonic fraternity, and a large concourse of citizens. He has left a bereaved wiod and child, ever to lament his premature death, arising from the too frequent practice, in defiance of law, of carrying deadly weapons. Cicero Buffington has been committed to our Jail, charged with having committed the offence, and two of his brothers, one the Sheriff our our county, have had to give bond for their appearance, charged, with having been accessory. As the matter will undergo a judicial investigation, we refrain from any additional remarks. But we lament, truly lament the occurrence, and hope the day is not far distant when the public morals will be reformed, and law and order regain their wonted away, for we blush for the present degenercy of the times.

1843

July 20, 1843
Macon Georgia Telegraph
DIED. In this city on the 1st inst. Mrs. Louisa Long, aged 72 years, widow of Maj. Evans Long, of Baldwin county. She remained a consistent member of the Baptist Church for the last twenty years and died with the hope of meeting her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who was her comforter during her protracted illness.

July 4, 1843
Macon GeorgiaTelegraph
DIED. In Milledgeville on the 22d ult. Mr. Geo. Steele (Printer,) aged 31 years

November 28, 1843
Macon GeorgiaTelegraph
DIED, In Montgomery county, Texas, on the 7th of August, JAS. DAVIS, aged about 21 years, eldest son of Wm. J. and Emeline Davis, of Milledgeville.

December 5, 1843
Macon Georgia Telegraph
DIED, In Milledgeville, on the 22 ult. after a short illness. Mr. ROBERT CHRISTIAN, aged about 46 years, Assistant Postmaster at that place, and formerly, for a number of years the Foreman of the "Georgia Journal."

1844 January 16, 1844
Macon GeorgiaT Telegraph
MARRIED
In Milledgeville, on the 2d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Boren, Maj. Reuben Nash, of Jackson county, to Miss Arabella M. S. Crowder, of the above place.
In Milledgeville, on the 21st ult., by the Rev. Mr. White, of the Episcopal Church, Mr. Jerome Tuttle, of N. Y. to Miss Sarah Little, of the above place.

February 20, 1844
Macon GeorgiaTTelegraph
MARRIED - In Baldwin county, on the 11th ist. by the Rev. T. D. Oxford, Mr. Jeremiah Oxford, of Henry county, Miss Judith F. Wayne.
In Baldwin county, by Dr. W. P. Haynes, Maj. Litteton S. Brooking to Miss Georgia A. H. daughter of Maj. Richard Rowell.

1845 November 28, 1845
The Chronicle and Sentinel
BALDWIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Baldwin County Agricultural and Horticultural Association met pursuant to adjournment, on Saturday last, for the purpose of electing officers for one year. The following named gentlemen were elected:
For President....................... Benj. S. Jordan
1st Vice Prest..................... .Seton Grantland
2nd ....".................................Richard Rowell
3d ......".................................Farish Carter
4th......"........................... .....John S. Thomas
5th......".................................Daniel R. Tucker
6th......".................................R. M. Orme
Recording Secretary............. Benj. T. Bethune
1st Corresponding Secretary. John R. Cotting
2nd ...... "....................".........R. H. Ramsey
Messrs. Harris, Grieve and Cotting were appointed a Committee to draft rules for the regulation of the Association. The Association then adjourned to the 5th inst. - Journal

1846 January 24, 1846
The Chronicle and Sentinel
From the Milledgeville Recorder
Executive Appointments
As will be seen below, the Governor has continued in office all his appointments of the previous year, with the exception of two -one, Capt. M. J. Kenan, who declined serving as a Trustee of the Lunatic Asylum - and the other, Charles W. Choate, Esq., the Book Keeper of the Penitentiary, who intends to remove from the State.

John S. Thomas, Director of the Central Bank

A. W. Redding, Principal Keeper Penitentiary
Wm. C. Derry, Book Keeper           "
Dr. Thos. F. Green, Physician           "
Peter Fair, Inspector                         "
Rev. Frederick Blake, Chaplain        "

John C. Hunter, Military Store Keeper at Savannah
John R. Cotting, " " at Milledgeville

Trus. Lunatic Asylum
Dr. Benj. A. White
R. H. Ramsey
Baradel Stubbs
.
Rev. J. H. Campbell, Commissioner for Indigent Deaf and Dumb

Anthony Newsom, Captain of State House Guard

The following appointments have been made by the Principal Keeper of the Penitentiary
Hamilton Garmany Assistant Keeper
F. Freeney             Captain of Gate and Guard
B. F. Dense           Overseer of Blacksmiths
J. Hunter                     do.        Shoemakers
_Thigpen                     do.       Coachmakers
Wm. G. Morgan     Tanner

February 2, 1846
Southern Recorder
MARRIED, On the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Dr. Talmage, Mr. BENJAMIN J. LESTER, of Florida, to Miss MISSISSIPPI W. BOWER, daughter of Isaac Bower, Esq., of Milledgeville.

September 12, 1846
Morning News
DIED
In Victoria, Texas, Aug. 2, in the 30th year of her age, Mrs. Julia A., wife of Col. Wilkins Hunt, late of Milledgeville, Ga., and daughter of the late George Root, of Farmington, Conn.

December 28, 1847
Southern Recorder
MARRIED,
On Wednesday morning, December 23d by the Rev. Dr. Talmage, Mr. WILLIAM P. NAPIER of Putnam county, to Miss VIRGINIA C., daughter of Maj Richard Rowell, of Baldwin county.
On Thursday evening last, in this county, by Wm. S. Rogers, a Justice of the Inferior Court, Mr. ELIJAH BUCKNER, of Putnam county, to Miss ELISABETH A., daughter of Claiborn Buckner.

DIED
On the 16th inst., HENRY GOLDON, youngest son of John R. and Caroline R. Bostwick; aged about 14 months.
At, Broughton Island, near Darien, very suddenly, on the 23d inst., FLORIDA BRYAN, wife of Thos. M. Forman, and daughter of the Hon. Geo. M. Troup.

1848 January 25, 1848
Southern Recorder
~excerpt~ DIED, At Benjamin L. Lester's, in Baldwin county, on the 17th inst. ELLA COLUMBIA, daughter and only child of Benjamin J. and Mississippi A. Lester, aged 11 months and 18 days.

November 7, 1848
Federal Union
DIED - In this city on Sunday evening 8 o'clock 5th inst., Mrs. Emily M. Williamson, consort of Maj. Wm. T. Williamson, aged 24 years and 5 months. She was much afflicted for several months previous to her death, which she bore with more than Christian fortitude. For the last 8 years of her life she was a strict and devoted member of the Presbyterian church-a kind benevolent and charitable neighbor, a doting and affectionate mother, a fond and loving wife. She indeed was truly a christian. -Blessed are they who die in the Lord.
Departed this life on the 23d inst., at the residence of A. P. Peacock in this county after twenty three days confinement, from a wound received by falling from a horse, JOHN PEACOCK, senr. aged eighty two years, eight months and twelve days.
Mr. Peacock was a native of North Carolina, but for the last forty years a citizen of Washington county. He was esteemed for his uprightness, and belved for his many amiable and rare virtures. Those who knew him best could best appreciate his worth as an honest, upright, high-minded and benevolent citizen. He has left a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn over the memory of his departed spririt. P.

November 28, 1848
The Chronicle and Sentinel

THE CHALMERS FEMALE INSTITUTE. This institute, located at Scottsboro Georgia, and designed exclusively for the education of young Ladies, will be open on the second Monday in January next. The plan of Instruction based upon Christian principles and aiming a: the cultivation of the heart as well as the intellect, will embrace an ample course of literature and science - great prominence being given to oral instruction in the modern languages. The Principals who have had several years experience in conducting institutions of learning, both at the North and the South, will be aided by assistants distinguished in the different departments. Mrs Wright, an accomplished lady, assisting her husband. And it is their intention by furnishing the highest advantages, to make the institution at once worthy of public patronage, and eminently efficient in the great cause of education. The healthiness of the place, it's quietude, good morals, and entire exemption from all nuisances, admirably adapt it to the purposes intended. Good boarding will be furnished in genteel families, at the usual rates. The charges for tuition, will be such as are customary in institutions of similar character. Applications may be made to either of the undersigned at Milledgeville, Ga.
Rev. WASHINGTON BAIRD
E. MONROE WRIGHT, Esq.
Prin'ls
References:
Rev. Dr. Talmadge, Milledgeville, Georgia
Dr. Tomlinson Fort, "                      "
Col. M. Grieve,        "                     "
Rev. Dr. Church, Athens                 "
Hon. A. J. Miller, Augusta,              "
Hon. E. A. Nisbet, Macon,              "
Hon. C. J. McDonald, Marietta,      "
Rev. Dr. Preston, Savannah,            "
Nov. 28, 1843        w3

1849 February 29, 1849

Federal Union
~excerpt~ DIED - Of Pneumonia, at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. Ferdinand Jacobs, near Milledgeville, on Monday, Feb. 14th, Mrs.. ABIGAIL O. RIPLEY, relict of the late Hon. Jas. Wheelock Ripley of Maine.

September 29, 1849
The Chronicle and Sentinel
STATES RIGHTS HOTEL,
MILLEDGEVILLE
THE UNDERSIGNED having become the sole proprietor of the State Rights Hotel, would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally, that his House will be open during the Session of the Legislature for the accommodation of Members and transient visitors, and every effort will be made to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.
E. D. BROWN
Milledgeville, Sept. 25, 1849