From the Roanoke Advocate.
TO AN ONLY FRIEND.
Friend of my soul, before we part
One tender tear is due,
The offering of a grateful heart,
That beats, alas! how true.
Tho' tempests blow, and storms arise,
And oceans roll between,
Thy friendship fate and storm defies,
Through this life's fitful scene.
So true, so lasting and so pure,
Like heaven's etherial ray,
From fate and envy still secure,
A friend, tho' far away.
OH! may the blessed Powers above
Protect both thee and thine;
Then after this, in realms of bliss,
May you forever shine.
And when my wayward life is o'er,
And death hath closed the scene,
There, with my friend, may I adore
Before the Throne Supreme.
C. C. F. R.
Gretna Green.
STANZAS.
By Mrs. Harriet Muzzy.
Doubt, when radiant pearls are shining,
Doubt, when clasping hands are twining,
Doubt, when honied words are flowing,
Doubt, when blushes warm are glowing,
But never doubt that truth sincere
That glistens in the starting tear.
Doubt, when mirthful tones invite thee,
Doubt, when gravest hopes delight thee,
Doubt, whate'er is fondest, fairest,
Doubt, whate'er is brightest, rarest,
But never doubt that truth can live
In hearts that suffer and forgive.
The, Army. From the Re
port of Gen. Macomb, comman
der in chief of tho army, it ap
pears that it numbers 546 com
missioned officers, and 5642
non-commissioned officers and
privates total 6,183. These
are distribated at 43 stations.
Durinsthe past year there were
enlisted 1511, & 1251 deserted.
The Pension List. The Re
port from the Pension office
states the number of Revolu
tionary Pensioners on the rolls
of the Department, on the 17th
October, 1031, to be 11,376,
and that of invalid pensioners
to be 3,863 total 14,744. The
amount of warrants issued du
ring the year 1831, for the pay
ment of revolutionary pension
ers, is $1,005,632 78, and for
invalid pensioners,S168,511 10
total $1,174,144 83. The
number added to the list during
the year is, of revolutionary
pensioners 201, of invalid pen
sioners 67 total 263. The
number dropped from the list
by death, and the operation of
the act of March 3d, 1819, is,
of revolutionary pensioners 375,
of invalids 72 total 447.
Census. The official returns
of the United States, present
the following results:
White males, 5,358,759
do. females, 5,127,299
Mate Slaves, 1,014,353
Female Slaves, 996,284
Free Blacks, 359,567
Total number, 12,856,154
?The following case we
,meet witn in the National In
telligcncer:
"lhe Legislature of Virgin
passed a law in 1823, by whic
ji was enacted that, tor certa
offences, in addition tn nth
punishments, free negroes an
rouiattoes might be sold for
slaves. A mulatto named Bat
rIim was convicted of felony, and
sold under the law. He passed
into the hands of different mas
ters, and was last purchased by
a Mr. Slidele, in Tennessee.
He filed his petition in a Circuit
Court 0f tmt State, for a recog
nition of his freedom, and the
Court belt that he was entitled
to i, as the section of the act in
question was a violation not on-
In of the bill of rights of Virgi -
nia. but of that clause in the
Constitution which prohibits
the passage of bills Of attain
der, &c.
Kail Roads in Ncio- York....
Applications will be presentei
to the next Legislature of New
York for acts of incorporation
for ticcntijive different Rail
Roads, with an aggregate capi
tal of forty-one millions of
dollars!
Canals. France in 200 years
constructed 900 miles of cana
England in 70 years, 2752
mi es and the United Stales,
in 10 years, 2500 miles.
Racing. The Charleston
races take place on the 21st
February, when the great match
race, for $5,000 aside, between
Col. W. R. Johnson's celebra
ted mare Bonnets o' Blue and
Col. Singleton s Clara IMslier,
will be run over the Washing
ton course.
Discovery. Our neighbor,
Mr. Curtis, who owns the dis
tillery at Nail Creek, in this vil
lage, in the process of distilla
tion from corn, perceived an oil
which rose upon the surface of
the liquor. He took pains to
collect it and make a trial of its
properties. It has been deter
mined by repeated experiments
by various persons, that the oil
answers as well for burning as
the best spermaceti oil. It is
equally pure and as free from
any offensive smell, and will
burn as long, lumber experi
ments arc making of its use in
painting, and it is alleged (al
though a fair trial has not yet
been made) that it answers all
the purposes of linseed oil. Mr.
Curtis procures a little less than
a quart from a bushel of corn,
and from 9 to 12 gallons per
day, from the quantity of corn
he works up. '1 he oil is worth
one dollar a gallon. It is also
a clear profit to the distiller, as
it does not diminish the quanti
ty of liquor or whiskey.
Utica N.Y.lnt.
Unparalleled Feat. A late
London paper contains the par
ticulars of the greatest eques
trian performance on record.
Mr. Osbaldiston, who made se
veral months since a match to
ride 200 miles in 10 hours, per
formed his match with great
ease on Saturday, the 5th of
November.. The day was very
unfavorable, raining almost
incessantly, notwithstanding
which he completed the whole
distance in exactly 8 hours and
42 minutes, including all stops!
The number of horses used was
29 the average occupied in the
changes was upwards of a min
ute, making the pace about 25
miles an hour. He has wou
immense sums of money on
the result.
Extravagance. A London
paper, describing the dresses of
some Junuiea on a public occa
sion in that city, makes the
following statements:
"The duchess of Argyle, in a
dress of massive gold tissue,
her raven locks, and a prodi
gious plume of feathers of the
same color, produced a contrast
with her diamonds, equalled
only by
"The duchess of Bedford,
whose jewelry astonished all by
its glitter and glare. The lat
ter made a prodigious display
indeed. Independently of the
necklace, which cost fifty thou
sand guineas, (8233,000) chains
of diamonds, with amctbvsts
1 in the centre, decorated her
Grace's dress, from the . thick
velvet Spanish hat, to the girdle
or cestus, below the stomach.
"The Hon. Mrs. Hope was a
meteor in the throng; that lady
- . . .
was a moving firmament, and it
was said that the costs in bril
liants alone in a dress of som
bre magnificence (crimson,) ex
ceeded seven hundred thousand
pounds!"--(or, $3,108,000!)
Augusta paper.
CdCr'Whcre will the creative
genius of man stop! At Chor
lay, (England) a mechanic has
invented a machine to thrash,
winnow and grind it will also'
churn and scrape potatoes-
rock the cradle, and darn
stockings! He calls it the good
housewife7
At Hamilton.
THE Subscribers having just com
nTotort i lnrn-p nrul commodious
WAREHOUSE at this place, on the
Roanoke, which is the head of steam
boat navigation, will receive and ship
Cotton or any other articles wnicn
may be sent to their care, agreeable
to instructions. Those wishing to
send produce to market by the way
of Roanoke, will find it to their ad
vantage to deposit it at this place, as
the steamboat can come hcie at all
seasons of the year. Every attention
will be paid to the receiving and de-
ivery ol such articles as may be lor-
warded to their care. Storage oi
Cotton, 125 cents all other articles
n proportion.
EXUM L. LOWE $ CO.
Hamilton, 30 Sept. 1831. S
Millinery fyc.
nnHL Subscriber informs her inends
and the public, that she has just
received her Fall Supply of articles
n her line of business, viz:
'attcrn Velvet and Silk bonnets,
Lcehorn, Dunstable, and Navarino do.
Superb white and black ostrich feathers,
Head dresses, ornaments, &c.
Feathered and velvet Flowers,
A great variety of ribbons, &c. &c.
The Subscriber still carries on the
Millinery and Mantua-making busi
ness, in all its variety.
A. C. HOWARD.
Nov. 5, 1S31.
RJBW MUZiXiEXS.
jQ BARRELS of New River Mul
lets, just received and for sale by
D. IUC HARDS $ CO.
Tarboro', Nov. 12, 1831.
Gins & Fanning Mills,
THE Subscriber rcsocctfullv in-
M 1 af
forms the public, that he continues
to manufacture at his shop in larbo
rough, near the bridge,
GINS FANNING MILLS,
Of the latest and most approved con
struction. He will make his work,
as heretofore, in the best manner and
as expeditiously as possible. Persons
will please apply to Mr. Benj. M.
Jackson, in my absence.
JOHN WILSON.
Tarboro', Nov. 2S, 1831. 15
For publishing by Subscription
a concise history of the
Kehukcc liaptist Association,
From its original rise to the present time.
BY ELDER JOSEPH BIGGS,
Under the supervision of a Commit
tee appointed by theKehu
cee Associalio?i.
nPIlIS work will be divided into two
parts Part 1st, will contain the
History of the Jtehukee Association
from its firstl organization until the
year 1S03, asj compiled by Elders
Bukkitt and 'Read, (omitting such
parts of it as are considered superflu
ous.) Part 2d, will embrace a con
tinuation of the History of the Asso
ciation, until the present period, by
Elder Joseph Biggs, &c.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be printed on pood pa
per, with a fair type, and will make about
300 pages, duodecimo. It will be fur
nished to subscribers, neatly bound and
lettered, st $1 per single copy, or 10 per
d2en. Nov.r, 1831.
fjZTPcrsons holding Subscription
papers will please send them, on or
before the 1st of April next, to El
der Joseph Biggs, Williamston
or, f Geo. Howard, Tarboro' N, C. I
rnHE Subscribers are. now opening
X at their Old Stand, a general
ASSORTMENT OF
Seasonable Goods,
Which they will sell at their usual low
prices for Cash or Country rrouuee
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarborough, Oct. 20, 1S31.
Anderson fyElwood
DRAPERS AND TAILORS,
BEG leave to inform their custom
ers and the public in general, that
they have just received, a small as
sortment of superfine
Cloths, Cassimeres & Veslings
Also, a general assortment of the best
TRIMMINGS that could be purcha
sed in New-York, which tney win
dispose of on the most reasonable
terms. All those who may favor
them with their custom, may expect
their garments made in the best man
ner and at ine snonesi notice, ye
hope by continued exertion to merit a
share of public patronage.
(tTThosc residing at a distance
mav nave a sun oi uiuuics uiauc
sending their height, size of breast,
and waist.
Tarboro', Dec. 12, 1831.
MERCHANT TAILORS,
TM7iSH to inform their friends and
customers, that they have just
received from New-York, their
Fall Supply of Goods,
In their line of business consisting
in part of the following articles, viz:
Superfine blue, black, brown, green, and
claret Cloths -2d quality do. do.
Superfine blue, black, and fancy Cassi
meres 2d quality do. do.
Satinetts, superior article,
Superfine goats-hair Camblet, for cloaks
2d quality do.
Petersham, for overcoats, a sup'r article,
Bang-up cord, flannel shirts and draws,
A splendid assortment of Vesting, to wit:
plain black and fig'd Velvets, dark and
light color'd Valencias, in great varie
ty of patterns,
A splendid assort't of Marseilles vesting.
Also, a handsome assortment of stocks,
besoms, and collars,
Also, a handsome assortment of pocket
handkerchiefs, black and white cra
vats, cravat stiffeners, gloves and sus
pendevs, 1st and 2d quality
Together with a comfilete assortment of
All of which will be sold low for
cash, or on a short credit to punctual
customers.
They also embrace this opportuni
ty of informing their friends and cus
tomers, that they will make and trim
gentlemen's clothing as low as it can
be done in this place, and in the most
fashionable and approved style.
Tarboro', Oct. 8, 1831.
Merchant Tailor,
"IRISHES to inform his friends and
T the public, that he has just re
ceived Irom JSew-York his
Of Fashionable Goods,
In his line of business, superior to any
he has ever brought to this market
consisting in part of the followin
articles:
Superfine blue, black, and brown Cloths,
2d quality do. do.
Fine green, drab and steel Mixtures,
Superfine blue, black and brown Cassi
meres,
Fine drab and light Mixtures, latest
fashion,
Superfine mix'd Sattinetts, beautiful ar
tide.
Brown Petshara, for overcoats, superior
Goats hair Camb"let, for cloaks,
Fine Ladies' Camblets, for cloaks,
Plain and fancy Velvets for vestings,
Plain and fancy Valencias, for do.
Plain white and fancv Ma rseilles. rirv
Suspenders, cravat sthTeners, linen collars
White and black cravats, fancy do.
Best quality buckskin Gloves,worsted do.
o u.i ..wot, aujjcuur quality,
1 ockct handkerchiefs. snnerim nn!.!.
Canton flannel for drawers,
Fine beaver Hats, best quality,
Black and fancy stocks,
T ogetherwith a general assortment of
TRSXVZXVZSNGS.
Those goods were purchased at re
duced prices, and will be sold low for
asn or on a short credit to punctual
customers.
Gentlemen wishing to purchase the
above articles, will do well to call and
examine for themselves as ho is con
fidenthe can please such.
Those gentlemen that furnish their
own cloths, can have them made in
he most fashionable manner, and as
low as they can be made in this place.
Jarbom Snrvi n- '
Copartnorsliip.
IN consequence of Mr. Bennett
B. Bell having entered into Co
partnership with mc, in the estab
lishmeht V
At Stantonsbur
Which will be superintended by him
in future, under the name of N H
ROUNTUEE & CO. I have return'
ed to my old stand in Tarborou
where I intend to carry on a general'
GROCERY BUSINESS,
And will constantly keep a supply 0f
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Brandy
Rum and Whiskey Oils, Paints
$c. Iron, Nails, Hardware Cut
lery, ec. Some few Dry Goods,
Hals, Shoe? and Boois, together with
many other articles not here named
all or any part of which I am disposed
to sell as low or lower for cash, bar
ter, or credit, than any house in the
place; and will give the highest piices
for baled or seed Cotton, in payment
of debts or in exchange for goods
and hope by steady attention to busi.
ness, together with my high -prices
for produce, and low prices for goods
to merit a liberal share of the public
confidence and patronage.
N. II. ROUNTREE.
Tarboro', 20th Dec. 1S31.
Notice,
rriHE Sale of Lands conveyed to
me in trust by R. Hines, Sen.
and advertised to take place on the
19th of this month, has been poslpc
ned till the 31st of January nexr,
when the sale will take place before
the Court-house door in Tarboro'.
C. W. KNIGHT, Truster.
Dec. 19th, 1S31. 19-5
Stale of North-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
IN EQUITY.
September Term, 1831.
Margaret Brake, Dorris Brake, Barbara
Brake, Wesley Brake, Willie Ricks
and Polly his wife, formerly Polly
Brake, and Henry Austin and Daniel
Brake, of full age of Mary Shirley, in
fant, by her guardian Nathan Shirley
of Dorsey Griffin, infant, by her guar
dian pro hac vice James Griffin
Eliza, Matilda and Martha Brake, in
fants, by their guardian Dorris Brake,
plaintiffs, vs. William Holland, de
fendants. Petition for sale of Land.
TT appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court, that the defendant in
this case is not a resident of this State:
is therefore ordered by the Court,
that publication be made for six
weeks, giving notice to the said de
fendant to appear at our next Superior
Court of Law and Equity to be held
for said county, at the Court-house in
Tarborough, on the second Monday
of March next, and plead, answer, or
demur, or the petition will be taken
pro confesso and set for hearing ex
parte.
Witness, Isaac Norfleet, Clerk
and Master of our said Court, at of
fice, the second Monday of Septem
ber, Anno Domini, 1831.
. NORFLEET, C. M. E.
Price adv S3: 50. 17
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List of Letters,
Remaining in the Posl-Ofice of
Tarborough, on the 1 si' day of
January, 1S32, which if not called
for and taken out before the 1st
day of April next, will be sent
to the General Post-Office as dead
letters.
Alvis Joshua
Anderson Cullen
Backus Henry R
Batts John
Bell Bennet B
Bell Fred'k
Bell Robert A
Binum Turner
Booth Mrs
Bryan Miss Mary
Bryan Henry
Dancy Wm Esq
Daniel Doct John
Little Gray
Mabry Charles
Mayo David 2
Mixt Mr
Mhoon Mary
Moody Robert II
Parker Dr John H
Parkes B J
Peele William
Pender Drew
Purvis Dread
Phillips Geo S
Pippin Elisha
Davenport Fed
Pittman Miss Emily
Devereaux John Jr Ravnnr R'mnMh
Donaldson Mr manf Robbins Stephen
Downing ; James Ruffiu John r
Dugger Daniel A Scarborough James
r Etlicdred Sessums Blake T
l-armer Mrs widow Sh'ff Edgecombe Co
of Joseph Farmer Sherrod Randal
Flowers Hardy Esq Simmons James Sr
Gatlen Bryan B Smith Moses
Ulover Sarah Stalions Jesse
griffin John Stilman Rachel
Haroy James ot Sa- Stuart Charles
bra Hardy Sumner Wiley
Hicks Sterling Tompkins Mrs H C
Hunter Asia McG TTrhn
Johnson Miss Betsv w9i t t
Johnston Henrv 2 Wach.'no-tnnTniahG-
Jones Fred'k Win; Mrs M M
Kelly Joseph .William Whitmel
KnightJesseC2 Wilson Lewis D
Lawrence John 2 Wiic,. f;cc ufarv
Lawson Mr Womhi Hp F
74 J. R. LLOYD, P. m