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The Southampton Massacre. We gather from various sources (princi pally the Norfolk Herald) the follow ing particulars of the insurrection of the Negroes (on the 22d ult.) in South am plon count v Va.J The massacre commenced on Mon day mprnng about 3 o'clock, at Mrs. Whitehead's, where the negroes put tt death every white person on the premises. They then attacked Mr. Travis's house, &c. The insurrection was headed by a black preacher (a slave belonging to Mr. Travis) named Nat Turner, who had been taught to read and write, and permitted to go about preaching in the country four or five others only were first concer ned, they had 15 others to join them, and by importunity or threats about 20 others were induced to co-operate w ith them in the massacre. They were mounted, to the number of 40 or 50, armed with knives, axes, a few fire arms, &c. As they went from house to house, they drank ardent spirits and it is supposed, that in conse quence of their being intoxicated, or from mere fatigue, they paused in their murderous career about 12 o' clock on Monday. Early on Tues day morning they attempted to renew their bloody work they made an at tack upon Mr. Blount, who was very unwell with the gout, and who in stead of fivins, determined to brave them out he had seven or eight pie ces of fire-arms which he put into the hands of his own slaves, who nobly and gallantly stood by him they re pelled the brigands, killed on'e, and took two prisoners. They were sub sequently met by a party of whites and nearly all killed, three or four only taking refuge in a swamp. If is said that one white man was found amongst the dead conspirators, dis guised and blackened as a negro. Nat, the ringleader, who calls himself Oc neral, pretends to be a Baptist preach er a great enthusiast declares to his comrades that he is commissioned by Jesus Christ, and proceeds under his inspired directions that the late sin gular appearance of the sun was the sign for him, &c. is among the num ber not yet taken but it is believed he cannot escape. It is said that 31 negroes were kill ed, and 12 taken prisoners. The whites killed amount to 51), principal ly women and children, viz: Joseph Travis, wife, and three children, 5 William Reese and mother, 2 Mis. Elizabeth Turner and two others, 3 flenry Bryant, wife, child and mother-in-law, 1 Mrs. C. Whitehead, three daugh ters, two sons, &. one grandson, 7 Luther Francis and Trajan Doyle, 2 John Williams's wife and child, 2 Nathaniel Francis's two children and overseer, - - G Thomas Barrow, (who bravely fought between 20 and 30 ne groes until his wife escaped.) 1 "Levi Waller's eight children, wife nnd a young lady, "Francis Fell's two daughters, Burwell Jones's daughter, William Williams, wife and two others. -Jacob Williams's wife, three chil dren and Drury, Caswell Worrell's wife and child, Mrs. Rebecca Vaughan, two sons and niece, James Story and wife, 10 o Total, 59 "It seems that the whole affair was arranged by the negro preachers, who have been permitted to hold their meetings at pleasure, by day and by night: and so the scoundrels have been permitted to poison the minds of the negroes. Report says four cl the desperadoes were preachers, and one who commanded a gang was a preach er, and assisted in murdering his mis tress (Mrs. Whitehead.) After they were dispersed, this rascal returned home and plead that he was pressed by the others to join them. Ten of the mounted men from this county (Hertford) called at Mrs. White head's to see the havoc that had been committed there, when this fellow came to meet them with a smile on his face, and began to tell them how roughly the negroes had treated him. Some Southampton gentlemen who were with them as guides told them that he headed the gang in Parker's Old Field, when they all fired on him and he fell dead near the remains el his mistress. " The last Halifax Advocate men tions the death of Mr. Shepard Lee, of the Roanoke Blues, who was acci dental! wounded during an alarm. A correspondent of the Norfolk He- StSE tXrtl o,(-ultsl onsiernation, with a report of a hostile force within 8 miles of that town, &c. A troop of horse was immediately sent to the spot, and discovered that there was not the least foundation for the alarm! The panic it had occasioned, however, was so great, that a "Mr. Thos. Wes ton, an aged and respectable man, who was not in sound health, actually died from the excitement caused by the re port." Notwithstanding the hustle and confusion incident to such an alarm, we are gratified to learn that no ma terial accident occurred in this vicini ty. In fact, the energy and prompti tude exhibited by our citizens on the occasion, show how utterly hopeless any general attempt of the kind must prove. Among the numerous instan ces adduced we notice with pleasure the following: -the Swift Creek Greys, a volunteer company com pletely armed and equipped', under command of Michael K. Parker, on receiving intelligence of the insurrec tion immediately mustered and conti nued under arms for several days the militia company in district No. 11, commanded by Win. D. Hop kins, paraded, and 5S out of 71 pri vates volunteered in the public de fence. The militia companies gene rally were mustered and divided into squads, performing patrol duty regu larly. So far as we can learn no symptoms of disaffection have appea red among the slaves in this vicinity; but we have no hesitation in believ ing that some of them were apprized of the insurrection in Southampton, and that ineffectual efforts were made to induce them to act simultaneously. Our University. The Newbern Spectator says: "We understand that the number of students at the Univer sity at Chapel-Hill, has increased this session to 10S. Wc believe this In stitution will soon be as prosperous as the numerous advantages it possesses merits, and as its friend could wish.." Supreme Court... mou the list of causes recently decided by our Supreme Court, wc find the following: William S. BladJedge and others V?. George NcNon and William Lit tle, from Pitt. Exceptions overruled, repoit confirmed and decree. 'Mary S. Clarke and others vs. Ex ecutors of Mary S. Blount and other?, from Edgecombe. Decree for the ueieuuanis. George Eaou vs. James Perkins, from Pitt. Bill dismissed with costs. James S. Battle vs. S. L. Hail and others, from Edgecombe. Decree, and reference if the parlies wish it. Elizabeth Bell vs. David Barnes, from Edgecombe. Petition allowed and decree accordingly. Ben Ashley Atkinson appt. vs. James Clarke, from Pitt, affirmed. Judgment Newbern, Sept. 2...Wc learn that a few days ago, a man na med Thomas Carraway, a cit izen of this county, who was ve ry intemperate in his habits, jumped from a boat in Neuse river, and was drowned. This constitutes the fourth suicide which has occurred in this neighborhood in a short time, and ail from t he fatal effects of intemperance! Spec. Latest from Europe... y the ship Mary f lowland, arrived at New-York from Liverpool, English papers to the 1 3 1 1 1 July have been received. The following are the principal items of intelligence given by the New-York Editors. In England the Reform bill had passed the House of Com mons by a majority of 13G. It is supposed that it will be rejec ted in the House of Lords by a majority of 8 the Bishops ma- i king the majority. J Prince Leopold was elected j King of the Belgians by a vote of 126 to 70. A very dangerous conspiracy had been discovered among some Polish officers and the nu merous Russian prisoners in Warsaw, in time however to prevent any ill effects. - The Grand Duke Con si an- H1" ?f - Eror of Russia, and the immediate au thor of the oppressions which led to the Revolution in Poland, is dead. It is said that he per ished by his own hand. CJA CAMP-MEETING will be held at Free Chapel, in Nash county, N. C. 7 miles east of Nash Court-house, to commence on the 7th of October next, in the evening. The preachers, brethren and friends in the district, are respectfully invited to attend. Bv order of the Presiding Elder. Com. DIED, On Sunday, the 7lh ult. at the re sidence of his mother in this county, Joseph John E. Ward. 1 he decea sed was just on the eve of entering his 21st year, and wore the gay and healthful bloom of youth passing into manhood, when the unpitying sum mons snatched him from his friends and bereaved a disconsolate mother of her only child. A larire circle of relatives and most respectable friends can lmd ample cause for the most sin cere sorrow in their own calamity, but the deep sympathy which they are compelled to feel for the situation of the unfortunate parent absorbs ev- cry inuiviauai gnei lor their own great loss. Mr. Ward was the only surviving offspring of three mania ges, and from his affectionate, dutiful and manly- conduct, gave the most . ? I I . r r i 1 1 wunuesuouaoie earnest oi luiuiiins: I he highest wishes of a widowed mother. His moral qualities expand ed under the intelligent and fostering care ot a most exemplary parent; am just at tho time when she put forth her hand to reap the golden reward, the promise of all her labors vanishei iikc a vision ami leit ner a cnuuiess widow, with nothing in possession hut a hopeless grief. i hough her cup nas been unusually bitter, yet ther is much to allay her sorrow in the bright hopes of happiness with winch she must pursue her son thro the clouds and darkness that rest on inoiner nie. J nis consolation, with .i i f t- i . . ... the known character of the bereaved mother, inspires her fiiends with strong assurance, that in this irreat ami perhaps last stiuggic wiin na ture's ."flections, she will not sink in despair it sue cannot rise to enjoy ment . Co???mwi hated. Price (Uirrcnt, Sit Tarboro', Norfolk New- York. AUG. 23. per Tar'o. .Vo;'A JV. Y' Bacon, - lb 7 8 7 9 10 Beeswax, - - 20 25 20 21 19 21 Brandy, apple gall 60 80 56 CO 37 43 Coffee, - lb JG 20 11 13 l() 12 Corn, - bu'l 40 45 62 64 62 65 Cotton, - lb 7$ 7$ 7$ 9 8 10 Cotton baging yd 20 23 13 20 Flour, supf. bbl $5 5 $4$ $5 5 J Iron," - lb 5 6 4 54 6 Lard, - - - 7 8 9 10 9 10 Molasses, - gall 40 45 24 30 22 27 Sug-ir, brown,' lb tO 15 6 7 5 9 Salt, Turks. I. bu'l 80 100 50 56 46 48 Wheat, - 70 80 90 93 Whiskey, - !gall 40 50 34 36 31 33 NOTICE. T EFT my employ, on Tuesday last, and indented apprentice bound to me by the County Court of Edge combe, by the name of ALLEN DUNFORD. I hereby forewarn all persons from employing, harboring, carrying off, or assisting therein, the above named apprentice, under the penally of the law in those cases made and provided the County Court having decided that he is my apprentice until August 1832, as specified in his indenture. IVM. CROCKET. Aug. 29, 1S31. 2-2 iPiBisisaaujsflo THROUGH the liberality of two individuals, "The American Peace Societf" are permitted to in crease the Premium offered, to Five Hundred Dollars for the best, and One Hundred Dollars for the second best, Dissertation on the subject of "A Congress of Nations, for the amicable adjustment of national disputes, and for the promotion of universal peace without recourse to arms'9 to be sent, free of expense, on or before the 1st of "April next, to D. E. Wheeler, Esq. 33 Nassau-st. New-York, accompanied with a seal ed paper, containing the name of the author, and superscribed with the sig nature or motto upon the Dissertation. L. D. DEWRY, Rec. Sec. N. B. The judges of the disserta tions will be among the first jurists and civilians of our country. Mrs. A. C. Howard. IS now opening her spring supply of 1 Goods, in her line of business, and respectfully solicits her customers and friends to call and examine them amongst her assortment will be found: Pattern Satin-straw, Silk, & Battese bon nets, latest fashions, Diamond straw Dunstables, plain do. Children's dunstables and straw hats, Leghorn and straw bonnets, An assortment of ruffs and Curls, Gauze 8c barege scarfs c handkerchiefs, Brown and yellow barege, Bobmet caps, capes, veils, ccc. Silks, satins, and fiorences, Straw and fancv flowers, Wax dolls, stell and jet buekles, A great variety of ribbons, &c. &c. 3 Ladies' pelisses, cloaks, dresses, &c. made to order, in the latest and most approved fashions. Leghorn and straw bonnets bleach- ed. dyed, or trimmed. Tarborough, May 5, 1831. Summer (iSootJS, AT THE CHEAP JCEW Jilt (J Opposite Airs. Gregory's Hoi el, Formerly occupied BY BELL & JOYNER. HAVE NOW OPENED Their assortment of desirable Which for variety is not surpassed In Tarborough, And for CHEAPNESS has not been equalled in North-Carolina. Amongst their assortment will be found Rich 4-4 printed Muslin, an elegant arti clc for Ladies' ,,umnier dresses, Adelaide Elegantine, a new article, Adrianople dc Persia, Crape d'Orleans and Crape de Lissc, French mandarines, Gauze de brocade, Gro de Portuguese and Gio de Berlin, Italian Lustring, Calicoes, most cf a new style, some at 9 and 10 cents per yard, Belgium, English and French Ginghams, in great variety, extra cheap, Ladies Bolivar Leghorns and Straw Bon nets, extraordinary cheap, Ladies work baskets, very cheap, Rich Italian and Parisian neck shawls and scarfs, Extra rich belts, in endless variety, Thread andbobbinet Laces, extra low, Plain and fig'd book and Swiss muslins, a superb assortment, uncommonly chvap, Mull, medium, plain and check Jaccnet nuilins, extraordinary cheap, Bandanna and .flag silk handkerchiefs, from 57 cents upwards, Extra super English Spitalftelds hdkfs. a great bargain. Hosiery and gloves, very cheap, Superb black Canton, ) Fashionable linen drilling, Russia Janes, French bombazcen, Brown linen, London satin face drilling, French Rouen cassimere, Fawn col'd Orleans cord, Pittsburg cord and striped Janes, Black lasting, Black Princetta. In great variety, as tonishingly y cheap, for Gentle n s summer wear. J Ladies and Gent.'s SHOES, assorted wonderful low, Mink, beaver and roram IMTS, Boys do. do. a great bargain, Men's wool do. do. Broad cloths and super double milFd cas si meres, extraordinary low, Bleach'd shirting, 8 and 9 cents, Best osnaburgs, 9 cents, Pepper and spice, 18$ cents Shot, 6J cts. CUTLERY, uncommonly cheap, CROCKERY V GLASS IVJRE, un precedentedly low, Freeborn PLOUGHS, spades, shovels, hoes, scythe blades, axes, &c. the greatest bargain ever known. RIFLES & GUArS, flint and percus sion locks, at half what they are usual ly sold at in this section. With many other articles, which they of fer at the usual cheap rates. jyShipped middle of last month from New-York and daily expected, a few pieces fashionable plain Gro de Afcrp. which will be offer'd extra cheap. Also, momently expected on con signment, a supply of London Dajjle Blankets. To those who wish to lay in a supply for the ensuing winter, a favorable opporlunity will then be afforded them of supplying themselves cheap!! W&TSOR? & GO. Return their sincere thanks to the ci tizens of Tarboro' and Edgecombe county, for the flattering and very liberal encouragement they have ex perienced since they opened and beg leave to state, that every effort shall be used to please them, and to furnish them with goods as cheap, if not chesper, than they can he found by retail in any part of the U. Slates. Tarboro', 11th July, 1831. 47 New Goods! New Goods! AT THE New Cheap Store. Would inform the public, that they have received their London Dnjjle Blankets, Together with the following articles: London Daflle Blankets, Brown Sugar, (superior quality,) French Brandy, Holland Gin, ( Pure Spirits, All of the very best Jamaica Kum, quality. London Ale, Iron ware, great assortment, Window Glass, (all sizes.) ALSO, many other articles, all of which will be sold at their unprece dented low prices. Tarboro', Aug. 15, 1831. 52 proposals, For publishing in the city of Wash ington, two weekly newspapers,' in pamphlet form,) one to be en tilled the MECHANIC'S REGISTER, THE OTHER, THE FARMER'S REGISTER. 4 PORTION of the Daily Tele- graph will be devoted to Agricul ture and the mechanic arts. Having the matter in type, we propose to make up two weekly royal sheets, to contain sixteen octavo pages each; one to be entitled the Farmer's Regis ter the other the Mechanic's Regis ter. The Farmer's Register will con tain agricultural notices, and such oth er matter, common to a newspaper, as will be interesting to tint class from whom we derive the staff of life. The Mechanic's Register will contain such general information on mechan ics, in addition to the ordinary news paper notices, as will rendrr it a val uable acquisition to the library of that useful and influential class of citizens for whom il is intended. These two publications will contain no advertise ments but those connected with agri culture and the mechanic arts, f'or these works wo ask the special con tribution of those, whose avocations in life, enable them to give. practical and useful information. (fjThe price for these will be one dollar and fifty cents per annum, paid in advance. As this sum cannot be remitted by mail, any postmaster is authorized to receive it on account, and the paper will be forwarded on his receipt. The edilor is willing, where one individual will obtain eight or more subscribers, and remit one dollar and twenty-five cents for each, to forward these papers at the rale of one dollar and twenty-five cents per volume. Each volume to contain 52 numbers. The object of both these works will be, to place a cheap newspaper within the reach of every citizen; and, at the same time, to make it doubly interesting by giving important infor mation, suited to the avocations of those for whom it is intended. We admit that it is our desire that they shall find their way to the fireside of every honest citizen; and we are re solved to do all in our power to make them worthy of such favor. The Register will contain a due proportion of political matter, and in addition'to the valuable information, pertaining to theirspecial objects, which the title designates, it will embody important state papers, in a convenient form for preservation. The public mind has been much excited on the subject, and with a view to embody in a condens ed form, an authentic account thereof, the first numbers will contain the cor respondence between Gen. Jackson and Mr. Calhoun; which will be fol lowed up by the publications explain ing the cause of the dissolution of the late cabinet: thus embodying a mass of interesting history upon that sub ject, in a pamphlet form. As it is expected that many village and neigh borhood clubs will be formed for their circulation, we intend to publish a large edition of the first numbers. Our subscribers and agents are re spectfully desired to promote the ob ject of this address, and editors with whom we exchange, arc requested to give it an insertion in their respec tive papers. When they take into consideration the extra expense incur red by us in furnishing them the re ports and proceedings of Congress, the request will not appear unreason able. The favor will be reciprocated if desired. DUFF GREEN. August S. Constables'1 Blanks for sale. AT TIIIS OFFICI?.
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