Prices Current,
qi Tarhnrtf anJ New York.
per
Hi.
lb.
Tiirboro'.
10 12
20 23
80 100
13 16
65 TO
-8
20 25
$7 $
4 5
10 12
50 55
10 i2
65 70
150 175
yo loo
50 55
Ac I York
10 n
25 27
' 42 45
9 15
95 loo
8J J2
16 2.i
9
3 4
8 9
Bacon,
firaM'.".8!'!1'1
Coffee,
Corn,
Cotton bag g
flour, supf.
Jron.
Lard,
grtU'n
lb.
busli.
ib.
vard.
bbl.
lb.
lb.
irall'ii
30 4i
6 8J
40 42
225 275
150 165
Molasses,
Cnar. brown,
Salt, T.
Turpentine, :
Ib.
bush
bbl.
bush
bbl.
36 37
rsriHE Subscribers bavins: purchase !
me "" v- 1
Merchandize, of Messrs. It. M. Jaik-Co-
intend carrying; on the iner-
uniiie business in all its branches at the
old stand, under the firm of
J. & J. Lawrence.
Oneof the firm is now in New York, to
Hy in a large assortment if seasonable
STAPLE AND FANCY
JB'iJT 8WD1D8
GROCERIES, &C.
IVLich will be here bv or before Novein-
her Court all of which we are determin
ed to sell at a small advance for cash, or
oo a credit to punctual customers. We
(hall keep constantly on hand an exten
sive assortment of Goods &, merchandize.
pVe have also purchased the Black
smith and his tools. All kinds of black
smith work will be done at the shortest
uoticf, as usual.
JOHN LAWRENCE,
JOS FA It LAWRENCE.
Tarboro', Oct. 9, 1837.
'. B. Dr. Josiah Lawrence will continue
the practice of medicine, as heretofore.
Jockey Club Races,
WILL COMMENCE on Wednesday,
the 1st day of November, and coii
tione THREE DAYS:
First Lay.
A Sweepstakes for three year o-ld colt
and fillies, untried, mile heats, 100 en
trance, forfeit, to close on the 20th
October, three or more to make a race.
Second Lay.
Proprietor's Purse, $200, two mile
heats, entrance $15 free far any Lorse,
earning his. proper weight.
Third Day.
Jockey Club Purse, $300, three mile
h'ats, entrance 20 free also for any
bow, under he rides of the course.
Also, a Sweepitakes, for 2 years old,
(one mile out) $00 or $200 Vntrnnce,
three or more to make a race. To name
and close oo the evening of the second
tav's race, aod a majority of entries to
determine the sum.
U"flie Purses will be subject to the
usual deduction.
John S. Arringlon,Vroprhior.
Oct. 2, 1837.
THE MACES
Over the Tarboro' Course
WILL COMMENCE on the third
Tuesday in November, and con
tinue FOUR DAYS:
First Lay.
A Sweepstakes, for three years old,
Hile heats, glCO entrance, 50 forfeit
''continue open until the 2nd Monday in
November. Persons wishing to enter,
"l make it known by addressing the
Proprietor.
Second Lay.
fart of Jockey Club Purse, two mile
'eali S150 entrance, $12 for subscri
r'i $24 for non-subscribers.
Third Lay..
Balance of Jockey Club Purse, three
"e.nrM, $350 entrance, 20 for sub
,bers and $40 for non-subscribers.
Fourth Lay
Handy Cap, mile beats, best three in
mnnPu7e ,0 e maUe "P or-the entrance
tran!y,h two Jockey Cu, days en-
tatdi . Purses wiU be ul,jfct to the
us"d deduction. J
iuu.(,,e,lw addressed to the Proprietor
ust e post paid.
Wm. FoxhalL Proprietor.
0r,ober 6th, 1837.
fo!kl!he,,,etersbur Constellation," Nor
insert ik" :8'"1 Witrrprton Reporter will
tfor. jTe three tim (or,ce eek)
Tacc't to this office for collection
Race Ball
-
Aaul'10 ''ARTY will be given
the I,ender' Assembly Room,
fViiirf h
23'l andC24M lheTro- Course, the
(ty 12, l83$'0,,CmbJC nemt-
Land for Sale.
:t;
ml he Snhark-iho,. , .
ii n,ii ne resides, 7 mile a.
bove Stantonsburg, in t,e Fork rr
and Whii n.i G ""erork of loisnut
ana un.te Odk bwamps, containing
About 1400
ZnU! !T 200 acres are c,"re and
corn.&ic. On the premise r
A comfortable Dwelling House,
necessary out-houses, together with
apple Orchard, he. Term, will be
md. Hccnrrtmodaii,, For further parti
tuUrs apply to the sub-ciiber.
James Tar It.
September 14, 1837. 37
JYoticc.
WE have this day established our
st ives in this place for the purpose
of transacting
A GENERAL
COMMISSION BUSINESS.
We respectfully tender our services to our I
friends and the public in general as such. I
Messrs. M. T. Ferrall,
OF HALIFAX, N. C
Are our Agents, who will a! all time. n
strict attention to all
PHOi
! DUCES
That may be left in their charge. Hut a
few weeks more the BiiuVe acrn ido Ro
anoke at Weldon will bf completed, when
mc uars win iun thro' to Haltlax, N. C.
M'. Harris Csf Co.
Norfolk, Ya. Sept. 1, 1837.
Female Academy.
fTIlflE Exercises of the Tarboro' Fe
EL male Acttdemv will he
Moiidav, the 2d day of October next, iimtni.
th continued suprinlondeuce of Miis A.
M. Hagsdalc.
beptember 27, 1637.
Valuable Land
FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLO, at private sale,
sometime in the last of Januarv
next, onePlantation of value, having on it
Jl good JUill and Gin,
CONTAINING
About 400 Acres
Said Tract of Land h si:uate in Edge
combe county, N. C and is the place
whereon James Daniel died, and which is
now owned by his orphans. One of the
undersigned will be in the settlement of
said plantation at the time above specified,
when any gentleman enn have the oppor
tunity of purchasing. One of the orphans
is of age and will make title the others
are not of age, ami w ill give as good bonds
for the performance of the contract as can
be had in Georgia and Alabama.
JAMES SIMMONS,
JAMES ASKEW,
ELIZ'II DANIEL.
Sept. 17, 1S37.
Bacon and Lard
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber has for sale a large
quantity of prime
BACON AND LARD.
Which he will dispose of on reasonable
terms. He has deposited some for sale at
the store of Messrs. II. Austin Sf Son, in
the town of Tarborougb.
John Laniel.
Sept. 14, 1837.
Entertainment,
As usual, at the well known
McVade Stand,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY, N. C.
16 miles above Tarborough 61 below
Raleigh. JIT. Price.
26th August, 1837.
JYoticc.
FOR SALE, at Tarboro', the follow
ing works, by Jas. Osbourn.
Old School Sonnets, price 50 cents.
Present Dark and Sickly State
of the Church of Christ, 25 cenls.
Fac Simile, or the Religion of
New England portrayed, 12j cents.
Tidings of Joy from the Hill
ofZion, 75 cents.
Also, The Bondage of the ill,
(translated) by Martin Luther,
(North Carolina or northern money only
can be received in payment.) Apply to
4 July, 1837. Coffield King.
Constables' Blanks for sale
AT THIS OFFICE.
1 " i szvwBKwm VpiiB
W M
Axoatf JYotice.
.A.
IP PpS going North, ahdespe
ctaily those wlm t-e!M -
"rough wahint ;. r
visit th Vir-:- " "'"mre, or to
informed t hat a TRAIN OF cTrS
the Mail and Pai.... ,F A"S w,,n
via if ai;r.. 1 "ruin iaroorough
and RiVhm . ' Vr ."sbnrg
, lllllc tonne western
Line of Stasres.
through Lynchburg and ChariottesviU
r;:v ;r r"A.n"j ,or Man
vv-7i . ' ,,,w''5 uy ihis Line at
ST
Passengers who take the
Wilmington and Halifax Line,
Will find the rout ih. ti 1 r
1 . J vicisuursr nan
Road the most certain and agreeable and
although the Mail Train of Cars, leave but
three times a week, yet almost every day
an Engine with a train bv which Passen
gers can be conveyed; leaves Blakelv and
arrives at the junction with the Greens
ville and Roanoke Rail Road in good time
to "J1 lie Uaily Express Mail Line for
the North, which connects at Petersburg
with all the fast Northern Lines of Rail
Road, steamboats or stages.
Office Pkteksbukg Rail Road Co. )
14th Aug. 1837.
JYotice.
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WORTHERN AND SOUTHERN Tra
H vellers will find good accommodation
and prompt attention at the
Blahely Hotel,
And they are respectfully invited to call
ami juuge lor tiiemselees; the undersign
ed pledges himself to do his best to please
and give satisfaction to those who may
favor him with their custom.
The CARS of the
Petersburg Bail Koad,
Leave this almost everv dar and rptrnlar.
ly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
in time to connect with the Cais which
carry the Great and Express Mails, and
t'pe public may be assured every thing
shall he done "for their comfort and ac
commodation, which it is im the power of
the uudersigned to do.
Jas. W. E Bulls
Blakely Depot, Northampton, N- C, )
1 1th Aug. 1837. $
Removal.
THE Subscribers have removed to the
house on Old Street, next door east
of Messrs. Hurt, Patter.-on Si Wills, where
1 hey will continue the ,
GROCERY & COMMISSION
They have on hand and are receiving,
A general Assortment of
GROCERIES,
Which are offered for sale on reasonable
terms. Country PRODUCE, entrusted to
their management, will receive strict and
prompt attention.
N. M. Martin Donnan.
Petersburg, Anp. 5.
Dunn, JU'Ihvaine
tip Brownley
Have now on band a very extensive and
well assorted
Stock of Groceries,
Which includes, with other articles, a
large supply of Cotton Bagging, Dale Rone,
Twine, Solt and Upper Leather, all laid in
under the most favorable circumstances,
and which they are disposed to sell on
reasonable terms.
They will continue to
Receive on Consignment 4 Sell,
COTTON, TOBACCO,
And other Produce, on their usual terms,
and will, as heretofore, give the strictest
attention to all business confided to their
management.
Petersburg, 10th Aug. 1837.
TOWN CREEK
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THE subscriber having become Tea
cher in this Institution, respectfully
informs the public that a few more stu
dents can be received. The school is lo
cated at Mr. William Mrcer'a, about five
miles from Town Creek meeting house.
The various branches of an English edu
cation are taught.
E. U. Woodard.
Atigust 1, 1837- .
tumiiii'tri
JYotice:
Hp HE subscriber wishes to inform his
ol castomm and the public generally,
uu.j,,,, irccivea irum iew lork
His Fall supply of
Which added to his former stork
very complete. He invites all those that
wui 10 purcnase
Fine and cheap Goods.
In his line, to frive tilm u r ,
, 0 as nc iceis
"lueiii mai ne can rin k.u ...
, a a iu
H ""1 nu price.
QjTGentlemen rumhm. ti,.:.
cloth can have it ma.u tt.i .7:. 1 : .u
I . . " m-ituill
manner and at the shortest notice.
Henry Johnston.
Tarboro' Oct. 4th, 1837.
JY iticc.
HAVING positively decided on remo
vine from Tarboro' on the 1st June
we respectfully invite all our friends who
uc uiisetneu accounts of any description
with us, to call and settle tho sa,n nt th
earliest possible day their convenience
win Humit. uur business lias been of long
standing, and our uniform disposition fo
be accommodating tO OUT I'IKlOlllHIS ura
hope will he a sufficient stimulus to insure
a punctual acquiescence to our request,
that we may be enabled to close our busi
ness by May Court, (the longest time we
think of residincr in Thi borough. Thi
appeal is made w ith a confident expecta
tion that all concerned will call at our
store as desired.
Any clain-4 on us will be nromntlo naiH
when presented. We also offer
dny Goods in our Store
AT COST.
The stock is large, variety very general,
quality superior, and bought 10 in 15 rxr
cent under prices generally paid for
uuuuj tue last year.
Real Estate,
Store house, ware houses,
and Lot,
Large and extensive, the most nlensamlv
located and arranged for business of any
in the place inderd it is not inferior to
any in the State, for comfort and extended
mercantile operations.
A large Dwelling.
And out houses of all descrintions. nlea
8antly located in good condition for a
i.irj;e family or boarding house, dining
room 40 feet long with two Lots of Land
attached.
Two Lots of Land, ...
With a gin and screw house, a first rate
iron screw, and 60 saw gin, with room to
hold 100,000 lbs seed cotton, and 50 bales
when packed a large stable, granary,
fodtler lott, and carriage houses, work
shop, &,c. not inferior to any iu the State.
About 200 acres of Land,
One and a half miles from town a conve
nient privilege for any resident in Tarboro.
Also) a plantation on Fish
ing Creek, 750 acres,
15 miles above Tarboro', with a Urge and
comfortable dwelling house, all necessary
out houtes, large garden well enclosed,
grape vine., selected fruit trees, &c. sur
rounded by a large and handsome grove,
aud as good -water as any below "the
mountains comprising one of tb hand
somest and healthiest locations in this part
of the ccKinty. Tlis dwelling is in the pine
woods, 14 miles from the Creek, or main
plantation; on which is a good overseer's
house, cotton house, negro houses, kc.
with a large barn and stables, and the best
farm yard in the county for raising man
ure, all well enclosed cleared land suffi
cient to make 600 barrels corn, 40 to
50,000 lbs seed cotton, small grain, pota
toes, Sic. Lc. well divided, with good gates,
fences, be. and will insure to the purcha
ser as profitable investment as any farm in
the county of the same extent. Any
person residing down tne country would
find this one of the most healthy and
delightful residences in the State.
All or any of the above property will be
sold at a great sacrifice. .
R. $ S. D. GOTTEN.
S. D. GOTTEN SON.
Feb. 24, IS37.
Coach) House, Landscape,
and Ornamental
THE Subscriber respectfully informs
the citizens of Edgecombe county
that he has located himself.
In Tarborough,
Where he is prepared to execute all'orders
in his line of business.
Those wishing Gigs, sideboards, sitting
chair?, fire screens and Ilie like painted,
will bring them to the coach shop of Mr.
Terrell.
He will leave town and go into ihe
country, when house painting is required.
All orders in his line of business will be
thankfullyreceived and faithfully executed
on reasonable terms.
Lewis Je Arquer.
Tarboro 26th Feb. 1636Y
llltl
CAMiD.
To the Ladies.
TP !LnCII U now oP'nioff at faft
r B olorCt lbe following
-Vezr Goods,
Which he respectfully elicits the Ladies
to call and examine, (to wit:)
Extra rich plain and figured Silks, Satins,
and Poplins, '
A en at variety of painted Muslins aud
Cambrics, ol the most beautiful patterns
both small and large,
Elegant printed Bishop Lawns, some with
silk sirines.
Small pattern Belts to match,
ueautiiui small pattern Challys,
A splendid assortment of needle worked
lace and muslin Capes and Collars, the
greatest bargains and richest Goods ev
er offered,
Dunstable, Berlin, Swiss and fancy straw
Bonnet, newest and most fashiouable
shapes, in PTat variflv
Cap borders with fl iwers, a new article,
.,..iciHi sprigs lor caps and wreaths for
the hair. -
Bonnett, chP and belt Ribbons, to suit ev-
n j irtfcie,
Very handsome belt Buckles &. Bracelets,
Elegant assortment of lanrv .L cu ,'
Fouchttts and embroidere'd lace Scarf'
entirely new,
Ladies and misses Corsetts, of the most
approved make, in great variety,,
A large assortmenl of Ladies aiM misses
Parasols, of fVfrV GITS nilalll., f. ... I
fcstra nh velvet and bead Bags,
Lace &i gauze Veils, of everv ripc.r!nin.
Hem siitch'd linen camhiic Handkerchiefs
r.msuc neaa Bands. Chinelle cord,
Mohair Cans. Fna. hair R;..ri.
I. . ... "i
-ight kid and fancy silk Gloves.
i one, uick. ana lanrv rnioro.i j
cuioruiuerea silk and cotton Hoie, in
eirrti varieiv.
Muslin Edpins and Insert in crc
Thread and bt-bbinett Laces, Edgings and
Insertitiff.
Plain and figured Bobbinelt,
An elegant assortment of Ladies and mis-
ars rrencn.ktrt. satin, vp voi nr....n.
seal and morocco Slippers and Shoes, of
.ic neweM sijie ana very tM?st quality,
most of which were made expressly to
order,
HlflidTi picces new s-vlp Calicoes, a
PHPHW mong which are a great ma
ny elegant patterns, from I0to30ceuls
per vard.
50 pieces Ginghams, good and cheap,
Plain, striped, and check'd Muslins for
dresses, from 25 cents and upwards,
Corded Skirts, various qualities.
lbe above with every other article in
THE FANCY AND STAPLE
Dry Goods Line,
Can be had in the greatest variety at
hxlraordijiary low Prices,
For Cash or on the usual credit.
At the Cheap Cash Store.
JAS. WEDDELL.
Tarboro'. April 7, 1837.
Touch them and they will
speak for themselves.
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I HAVE sent to Mr. James WedJell.
Tarboro, one of ray spleiidfd and
celebrated
French Grand Action
Piano Fortes,
Made by Slodart, Worcester & Dunham,
NcwYoik, the price of which is three
hundred and fifty dollar?. All those who
are desirous to see and examine the very
best Pianos made in the United States,
will do well just to call at Mr. Weddell's
and inspect the one now sent. I shall en
deavor to keep Mr. W. regularly supplied
with first rate Pianos at the lowest cash
prices.
E. P. NASH. Petersburg, Va.
Sole Agent in Virginia and North Caro
lina for Stodart, Worresier & Dunham's
Piano Fortes. May 29, 1837.
List of Letters,
Remaining in the Post Office at Tarbo
rough the 1st of Oct. 1837, tcAtcA
if not taken out before the 1st of Jan.
next, will be sent "to the General i'ost
Office as dead letters.
Armstrong Wm W Lloyd J R 5
Bennett Mark 2 Lodge Sec Concord 2
Barnhill Lemuel " Mawgum Sarah
Barlow Arthur K 2 Mooring Wm
Bulluck Joshua Mariner W m
Bell Hutson McNelly R R
Bradley Robt Norval Viney Miss
Brinn Jesse Norman Alfred Rev
Biggs Asa Parker A Ann Mrs
Booth Dorothy Miss Parker Edw J
Campbell F Miss Poole Sarah
Cherry Thos B Parker Mary Mrs
Cromwell Newsom Parker Theo 3
McCottor M BMiss2 Pippin Elijah
Duggin John Richards Danford 2
Daniel J R J Randolph Jno C
Dicken Ephraim Dr Raw Is Richard
Evans Spark man Robbins Wm
EllinorJas Stallings Lott
Freeman Josiah Stewart Jno P 2
Ford Wm Sumner Edwin
George James Smith John
GalerJohn ShtT of Edecombe 3
Gregory Mary Sugg P S Dr
Harper Stephen Spruill B J
Hiiuter Rachel Mrs Scott Betsey Mjss
Hawkins Elzy Shirley E D
Hart Benj Tayl-r Stephen
Hyman Charles Taylor Jesse W
Hopkins Maiy Ann Taylor Win
Mines Peter " Thompson Wm
Johnson Wm Thompson Noah M
Jordan Randall Wright H E Mrs 8
Knight John W iggins Lawrence
King Henry 4 Watson Sophia E
Knight D & Co 4 Ward Nancy
Jas. M. 'Redmond, P. JL
99 $18 42 J.
Corn Fans.
AN excellent new Corn Fan, made by
Mr. John Wilson, of Hamilton, can
be had on reasonable and accoinmoda.
Mg terms, on application
M this Office.
li
Mrs.A.C.Iloicard,
L"7c Su!TS. hr SS Supply of
nerseit sbe can recommend without any
......... urmg ot super-,0r Mua,ly,
tier assortment is nnci.. :,i..-.
a general variety of '
Fancy Millinery.
In her assortment will be found
A variety of Pattern K.ma.i.
Tnscan and glr,w. do of nearly eTar
Plain, fioUre, and watered Silks and Sap.
ins tor dro
Veils Shawls, Scarfs, and Handkirchiefs
of different qualities and prices,
Head dress r- n... c '
. . . onars, cic.
Z apeS' Gauges Florences,
Head ornamenia v.. b.. c.
. , ,.ci, i uns est uru,
A large quami.y of Ribbon8) arlificiai
- '"i etc.
ILTMrs. H. hs na .i
fahions. She invites an inspection of her
" 7 nuKtng done as usual,
iiiiboro', April 28.
State of Worth Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
AUGUST TERM, 1837.
Jesse II. Powell )
p i ( 0rigal Attach
Frederick P. Evans, ) . meyil
Levied on the Lands of Frederick P. Ev.
aus, lying ol, Beach Run, conlaiuing
400 acres more or less, adjoining the
Luuis of James 8. Battle, uliam 1. El
unor, aud others.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, that Frederick P. Evans, the
defendant in this case, is not an inhabitant
of tins State: t jg therefore ordered, that
publicatiou be made in the Tarborough)
Press for six weeks sutcefcsively, that un
less the said Frederick P. Evans appears
at the ucx-t Court, to be held ,u the fourth
Monday in November next, and replevies
the property levied on, and pi. ads to is
sue, that judgment by defi-ult will be ren
dered against him.
Witness, Joseph Bell, Clerk of said
Court, at office in Tarborough, the fourth
Monday in August, 1837.
JOS. BELL, C. C.
Price adv 53 50.
State of JXorlh Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and quarter Stssions,
AUGUST TERM, 1837.
Judith ,0ass)
vs. V Petition for patitionef
Levi Daniel f ..-.. "
, y JjIKiUJ.
IT appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, that Levi Daniel, (he defendant
mi tins case, is not an inhabitant of this
State: It is therefore ordered, that publi
cation be made in the J arhorough Press
for six v.eeks successively, that unless the
said Levi Daniel appears at the next
Court, to be held on the fourth Monday in
November next, then nd there to plead to
issue, otherwise the said petition will be
taktn pro confesso, and set for hearing
accordingly.
Witness, Joseph Bell, Clerk of said
Court, at office m Tarborough, the fourth
Monday in August, 1837.
JOS. BELL, C. C.
Fiice adv J2 75.
ayedy
F
ROM ihe Subscriber at Hamilton;
. Mailin county, on Saturday last.
A bluck JSlare,
Abou 8 years old, 5 feet 1 or 2 inches
high, and a split in her left hind hoof. A
litreral leward will be given for th deliv
ery of said mare to iue in Martin countv,
near Log Chapel and any information
respecting her will be thankfully received.
John C. ncuthtrsby.
August li, 1837.
Chinese Jlltdberry.
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THE subscriber has for disposal seve
ral hundred rooted trees and cut
tings of the noted Moms AJulticuules, or
JVcw Chinese Mulberry;
Found doubly advantageous for sifk cul
ture, and one of the most beautiful orna
mental trees, of modrrale size, the evil
can rest upon." Of the ease of propaal
ting this tree and its rapid growth the nub
lie may judge when informed that from a
small rooted plant, for which a dollar wa
paid at Baltimore about four year fine
the subscriber has disposed f
number, and has yet a, above stated, and
hat h,s first propagated tree, are near
wenty feet high and beautifully propor-
i a 1Sf.,erf U "d-'k-ffreei color
and often 16 inches long ,d I I broad.
lte price, (now redured) is 10 cents
each for plants upwards of 5 feet high, and
proportionate for ibose of a smaller size Si
when a number are taken at a time.
SIDNEY WELLE It. .
BnnkleyviUe, Halifax county, 4. C )
l.ec 15, 1836.
P. S. Mr. Geo- Howard is my Agent for
vines and trees at Tarborough and viciwi
ty, and tho.e desirous of any plants would
do well to. make early application, go that
they may be included in a box about to be
sent to Mr. Howard. v Si. IV.
Printing neatly executed,
-AT TWTS OFFICE.