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Licking Valley Register, Covington, Kentucky
Saturday, May 28, 1847
- Whig Convention: It will be seen by the proceedings of
the Whigs in Grant, Bracken, and Kenton counties, published
in the Register today, that a District Convention will be held
in this city on Tuesday the 8th day of June, to select a candidate
for Congress in this District. We learn from the Maysville Eagle
of Saturday, last, that a meeting has been held in Nicholas
County, but we have seen nothing of their proceedings.
- At a meeting of the Whigs of Grant, held in Williamstown on
the 24th of May, 1847, James Ewing, was called to the Chair,
and Jas. M. Corbin, was appointed Secretary. The object of the
meeting having been explained, to be the appointment of Delegates
to a Whig Convention for the proposed the following preamble
and resolutions, which were adopted to wit: Whereas, it is known
to us, that the Polk party already has a candidate actively
in the field - that it is high time for the Whigs of the 10th
Congressional District to decide upon their candidate - that
the Whigs of Nicholas and Harrison counties having appointed
delegates, to meet their whig friends from other parts of the
District, in Convention at Covington. Therefore Resolved, That
Wm. P. Drinkard, J. Stacy, B. K. Merrill, S. Yancy, G. L. Hughey,
Jas. Ewing, J. F. Gooch, A. S. Linn, A. Kendall, J. Elstner,
J. Morgan, B. P. Clark and N. C. Tunis, be appointed to represent
the Whigs of Grant is said convention on the 8th of June next.
Resolved, That it is the desire of this meeting, that our said
delegates, vote in said convention for John P. Gaines provided,
they shall at the time of said convention, have received such
information, as will satisfy them, that he can be the candidate.Resolved,
That we desire our said delegates , if according to the above
resolution, they do not urge Maj. Gaines, to act with reference
to another candidate as they may think best. Resolved, That
this meeting have great respect for the pretensions of Zachary
Taylor, and will long as they "have tongue, to talk speak
out for "Rough & Ready." Jas. Ewing, Pres’t,
Jas. M. Corbin, Sec’y.
- Commissioners Sale of Valuable Land: By virtue of a decree,
of the Boone Circuit Court, in the chancery cause of John Ross’
administrator against John Ross’ heirs and creditors,
the undersigned as master commissioner in chancery, will expose
to sale publicly, on the premises on Friday, the 11th day of
June next, on a credit of 12 & 18 months, a sufficient quantity
of the tract of 140 acres of land, situated on the Ohio River
between Petersburg and Lawrenceburg, on the Kentucky side in
Boone county, the same described in said suit, as of the estate
of John Ross deceased. The purchaser to have possession about
the first of March next. Bond and good security will be required
for the purchase money bearing interest. John Cave, Master Comm.
May 21, 1847.
- Commissioners Sale of Real Estate - Kenton Circuit Court,
Kentucky:
Helen A. Ludlow, Executrix of the last will and testament of
Israel L. Ludlow, deceased, against Israel L. Ludlow’s
Heirs, Devisees, and Creditors. In Chancery. By virtue of a
decree in the above cause rendered at the late April Term of
said Court as Master Commissioner in Chancery, I shall proceed
to sell at Public Sale on the premises, on Saturday, the 12th
of June next, at 9 o’clock A.M., so much of the Real Estate
of said Israel L. Ludlow, dec’d, as will be sufficient
to pay the sum of $37,000 on a credit of one, two, and three
years to the highest bidder. The purchaser giving bond and security
for the purchase money, bearing interest at the rate of six
percent per annum from date. The land is situated on the Ohio
River opposite the lower part of the city of Cincinnati, laid
off into lots of convenient size for County seats–plats
of which may be seen at my office, at the office of M. M. Barton,
as well as many other places in the city of Covington - also
in the city of Cincinnati of Messrs. Wright and Graff, Auctioneers,
and at Messrs. Brown and McLean, Third street. These lots are
beautifully situated on a commanding view of Cincinnati, Covington
and Newport, and offer great inducements to persons desirous
of obtaining pleasant County Seats of easy access.The Fifth
Street Ferry Boat lands at the base of some of them, and will
take passengers on that day, ferry free. Should there not be
a sufficient amount of property sold on that day to satisfy
the above sum, the sale will be adjourned from time to time
until enough shall be disposed of. A. H. Jameison, Master Commissioner
of Kenton Circuit Court, May 28, 1847.
- Commissioner’s Sale
Griffen P. Theobald, Complai’t
vs. } In Chan’ry
Sam’l G. Menzies, & c. Defend’t
By virtue of a decree of the Gallatin Circuit court, in the
above cause, I will expose to sale on Monday, the 14th of
June next, on the premises at the Big Bone Lick, Boone County.
Kentucky, on a credit of 12, 18, and 24 months, a tract of
about 250 acres of land, situated at Big Bone Lick. The whole
of said tract, or enough to satisfy the residue of said complainants
debt and costs, will be sold. Bond and approved security will
be required of purchasers bearing interest from date. John
Cave, Commissioner. May 14th, 1847.
- Commissioner’s Sale
Northern Bank of Kentucky,
vs. } In Chancery
Elijah S. Clarkston and others
By virtue of decree of the Boone Circuit Court, in the chancery
cause of the President, Directors and company of the Northern
Bank of Kentucky, against Elijah S. Clarkston and others.
The undersigned as commissioner of said court will expose
to sale on Monday 21st, of June next, on a credit of six,
twelve, and eighteen months (three equal semi-annual payments,)
upon the premises, 400 acres of land situated in Boone county
in the Richwood; about six miles from the Ohio River, and
four from the Big Bone Lick, and three from the Covington
and Lexington Turnpike road. The same land lately occupied
by defendant Clarkston. If a certain amount of money be paid
previous to the day of sale, then, but 300 acres will be sold.
Bonds and approved security for the purchase money bearing
interest. John Cave, M. C. B. C. C. May 21, 1847.
- Executors Notice: All persons having claims against the Estate
of John Bennett M. D. late deceased, are hereby notified that
we the undersigned have been duly qualified as executors of
his last Will and Testament and desire that said claims shall
be fully made out according to Law, and presented for payment,
and all those indebted to said Estate by note or book account,
are respectfully requested to come forward and make immediate
payment and settlement of the same. Richard Pretlow, Arthur
Connely. } Executor. Covington, Ky., Feb. 20th, 1847.
Transcribed by Jeannie
Gallant
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