cleverly executed that the signature of the
Fresident and the tilling up by the Cashier,
were pronounced by each to be genuine.
The Teller, however, who is ndmimhlv
"up to trap" in these matters, decided it to
ue a counientMi ana ine register sustained
him in his decision, for it nnneared from
lint record that the bank never issued any
notes ol die date oi ihe one under examina
tion, which is the 13ih of Jan'v, 1815.
Norfolk Herald.
Wrecks on the Coast of North Caroli
na- I he sloop W ilmington, arrived at
Norfolk the 24th, from Wilmington. N.
C. reports that while running along the
shore she counted no less than filteen
wrecks, viz: ten schooners and two sloops,
all within GO miles of Cane Ilenrv. Hero
j
must he great loss of property, if not also of
hie. It is a hard case lor these industrious
Limber craft in their perilous life. Them
are none of our coasters, not even the Cape
Cod fishermen, that lead a rougher life
than those in this trade between N C:iro
lina, and the YV. Indies, and Northern
States. N. Y. Star.
Late from Florida More Murders.
v information from Jacksonville to March
u 21st, we learn that the Florida- militia are
! called out, and it is believed therefore that
; the campaign has terminated for the sum.
mcr. A white man, his wife, and four ne
gro children, had been murdered on the
lGth inst. 50 miles only from the Georgia
line The fugitive Creeks in West Flori
da arc in treaty with Gov. Call, who is with
them. The chief has promised him they
shall all come in and emigrate. The Apa
Tachicola tribes have also consented to so.
ib.
(j7DThe New York Journal of Com-
mrrce mentions with approval, the new
article of crushed sugar. It has been used
in Boston for some time; and is equal in
quality to loaf sugar, but is cheaper, from
the saving of expense in putting it into
form.
Promotion Ex President Burnet, of
Texas, has been appointed Sheritfof the
parish of Natchitoches, in Louisiana ib.
C?Aii old proverb says "He that
hath a prudent wife hath a guardian an
gel by his side; but he that hath a proud
wife, hath the devil at his elbow."
Payment, A pnper in Cnnnnrti
cnt uivfs tho following xtrncts from
llic minutes ofonnof its cnllrf.tiri
'auonts: ''Mr. " snys bo, "n
prrrd to pay in Ins way, and rrfu
fps to pny msli. I. S. lias jjonn to tlio
W.st, and thn v sny In? can't pny.
D K. has failed, pays two ronts on
tho dollar. L. M pnid, hut wants
jlhn papor stopped, bncanso vnti
'charged him moro t'inn thr price
fjorppd. G. P. pood for nothing.
M. W. very poor, but promises t
pny when he. gets able. S. L). his
u iff; just put to bed of her fifteenth;
can't afford to pay this quarter.
JFortfffu.
F) 'nm France. -The Utica at New
York brings Paris papers to the 2-1 th Fcb
riKv v.
Havre, Feb. 21 Col ton. The trans
actions of the week have been extensive,
particularly during the last few days, but
prices have generally ruled lower by two
centimes for ordinary to fair U. S. Cot-
tons. Holders yesterday became more
; firm on receipt of indirect advices from
: New York to 'the 29th of January, and
the purchasers are more anxious to effect
sales at present rates. The sales of the
ivcek include 10,451 bales, nearly all Ame
rican, and imports reach 15.8S4.
j They are just now very busy in the
-i Duke of Orleans' military cabinet with the
, new expedition, which is to take place in
the spring against Abdcl-Kader.
Wtitw umnt,
At Tarborough and New York.
APR. 2.
Racon,
13 randy, apple,
Coffee,
Corn,
Cotton,
Cotton bagging,
Flour,
Iron,
Lard,
Molasses, -
Sugar, brown,
Salt, T I. -
Turpentine,
W heat,
Whiskey, -
per
lb
gallon
lb
bushel
lb
yard
barrel
lb
lb
gallon
lb
bushel
barrel
bushel
gallon '
Tarboro. New York.
8 10 10 11$
100 125 44 45
13 16 9 121
50 55 74 78
8 81 10 12
20 25 1G 22
$8 9 $3 0i
41 5 3 4
8 10 91 10
50 55 28 3G
10 121 81 10
CO G5 35 3G
125 130 237 281
100 125 1C5 170
50 55 32 37
Mule for Sale.
JjTlrlK Subscriber has a fine three ear
old Mule for sale, which he i!l tall
very low. Armlv to C h'H
Tarbnrcr, Gin April, I S:iS.
Washington J1arktt Jlpril 3. Turpen
tine, new dip, $1,90; Old $1,00.
Tar, $1 20. Whig.
Petersburg Market, April 3. Cotto.
dull, S to 91 Flour,7 25 to 7 50 - Corn,
. (wholesale.) 3 50 to 3 75 Bacon, (Hog
Hound,) 91 to 101 cts Int.
Norfolk Market, April 3. Cotton,
0 to 9 cents; Com, G5 to 70 cents; Lard,
dull, 91 to 10 cents Herald.
In the Appointments of Bishop Ives
for his visitation, during the ensuing spring,
v.e notice the following:
A week in Edeecombe countv and nans
j adjoining. 5th Sunday after Easter (May
at Calvary l.hurrh, Tarboro'.
MARRIED,
In Martin countv, on Thursday
jevenin- 29th ult. by IL Bennett,
Esq. Mr. Bennet Biuley, of Pitt
1 county, to Miss Mary Ballard,
filter of Mr. Lemuel Ballard,
List of Letters.
Remaining in the Pest Office at Turbo-
rougn,(iie 1st oj Jlpril, 1S38, which
if not taken out before the 1st of
Jul U next, will be sent to the Gene
ral Post Office as dead letters.
ArmstrongThos W Ilinrs Caroline Mrs
Arquer Louis D Ilarnian Henry
Anderson Benjamin Hill Isaac
Alsbrook David Hart S L
3illips Richard Ilatton Ann Mr
Brady S E II Miss Knight D & Co
uarnes hJ
3oag William
Jooth Eliz'h Miss
Lrrenton Mrs
iuntin Lawrence
Jullock Aaron
Bond William
3i Ibry Nathaniel
iarlow David
Bullock David W
Branard Martin B 2 Barker Hardy
Jynum 1 nomas Porter & Son E
irasvvell Willie Powell James
iraddy I B Pender Solomon
Sradlcy Burrcll Parker Archibald
Burnett Y'irg'aMrs Peck Samuel C
3
Killebrew Ceo W
Locust Bight
Lewis Henry A
Lawrence John
Lindcman D
Lodge Concord Sec 3
Moore Etheldred
Marshborn Samuel
Moore Exum
Moore Samuel 2
5 a iron James
iryant J as
Jell Bythal R
iibb Robert P
iullock Joshua K
Cross Hansil
Cutchin Eli
Causey Gran berry
Campbell r Miss
Crisp VV huley
Routh Cath'oM Miss
Rutlin Lemuel
Richards D 2
Raincr Samuel
Shlf of Edgecombe 3
Simmons Wiiliam 2
Sherwood Ailiel Rev3
Smith John
Saules William
Stall in irs Jesse
Cherry Emily Mrs Sasnut Joshua
Savage h, V Miss
Sharpe Benjamin
Ta lor Irvin
Taylor Frederick
Wimbcrley R ) 2
Wills Wni II
Weller James
Gotten John W
Dardcn M A M iss
Duggin John
Dancy F L
xumJohn
George James
Gardner Mar tin Q
lough Patrick K 4 Wilkins James B
Ienth Samuel Weddell James
1111 Burrel
J IS M. REDMOND. P. M.
101 $19 33.
No two Ways about it.
HP HE Subsciibers have determined to
.! uji men mei canine ousiness iu
Parboro', and therefore offer their entire
Stock of Goods,
Wares and Merchandize,
At COST, for CASH.
Their asorment consists of
DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Hardware, $Y.
Con c toe Jack,
WILL STAND the present season at
Ezekiel Staion's stable, near Cros
Roads meeting house and at Hamilton, in
Mai tin county and will he let to mares
at FIVE DOLLARS the season, and
TiuN Dollars lo insure a mare to be in
ioal; with 25 Cents lo the Grnorn it) eve
ry instance. A transfer of property for
leits the insurance. The season has com
menced and will end the 1st of Jul7. Ev
ery attention will be paid, but no respon
ibility for accident8, &c.
co.vmTon jt.icm,
Is eight years old this spring of large
siz and good form, and has proved him
self lo be a sure foal getter.
G. M. MOORING.
March 23, 1S3S.
The Young Junk,
EDGECOMBE,
"WILL STAND the ensuing season at
my stable, on the north side ol Tar
Rivr, on the road leading from Teat's
Bridge to the Falls Tar River, three mile
above the bridge and will be let to mares
at THREE DOLLARS the single leap,
FIVE Dollars'the season, and TEN D d
lars to insure a mare to bo in foal with
twenty five cents to the Groom in every
instance. A transfer of properly forfeits
the insurance. The season will commence
the 10th March and end the lOih July.
Every attention will be paid, but no res
ponsibility for ncoidM. &e.
EDGECOMBE,
Is five years old, and a very large sized
Jack to his age. His appearance is the
best recommendation ihat ca b- given.
R D. fVIMBERLEY.
March S, J 838.
Which have been all recently purcha
sett, and are wel worth iIir attpntinn nt
hose who desire to procure excellent
Goods at verv low prices.
PENDER 4- POPE.
March 23, 183S.
For Sale, at this Jc?,
On hanking, Education, rc
Delivered at the Queen Street Theatre, in
the city ol Ch;i! lesion, S. C.
July 4th, 1837.
ALSO, an Oration on
The Freedom of the I'ves;
Vo which is appended the doings of a Pub
lic lMeeliug held in Charleston,
Jul v 2Stl., 1837
liy Theophilns Fish'.
March, LS3.S
MUCKILE JOHN,
ILL S i MJ the enduing spring at
the. sii.hh- ol - William G. Bullock,
: ii. c M!imin prices (to wit:) 'I WEN
IV FIVE DOLLARS the season, and
1 Oi IT D II ir the iuurauce, with fifty
n to the Groom in every instance.
''very f xt ruon vil be carelully observed
to prevent accidents, hut no liability will
be incurred il any should happen.
it i entirely unnecessary to make any
comment upon this thoiough bred hore.
i' his Pedigree which is given below.
houhl, indt pendent, of the fine perfor
mances of the lew colts of his ir t, n th-
acmg '1 ui I, recommend him, to all un-
prtj'iilictd judges, as a hoisc that should
i t as to genuinentss oi blood, stand iute
ior to none others in the State ol North
'arolina. The many good ciosscs both ol
m( i icanand imported slock, should just
iy entitle him to a reputation suifien-nt,
to entitle him j s 1 1 y to an extensive pat-
onagt', by all those, who are anxious lo
a:si race horses ol nevt r flinching game,
connected also with no small digneul
speed. With correct and pioper crosses
his colts cannot fail lo figure as splendidly
on theTuifas any others in America.
4 r an account ol hi-, colts races see Turl
i'giteraud Spirit of the Times. Il this
opportunity is not accepted hy those who
tie anxious to improve their stock, a
urceof i - gret may hereafter be occasion
ed, as another so favorable may not be
given. A liberal deduction will be made
if any responsible p-rson will make up a
club of live mares. The season will com
mence lsi Mairh and end 1st July.
MUCK LP JOHN is fifteen ears old ibis
spring, and now possesses all the liveliness
jf action as a coll of 3 years old.
V filigree.
MUCKLEJOUN was got by Old liar
rod, he by Old Sir Archie. Harrod's
dam by Old Diomede, his grandam by Old
Re Hair, his g grandam by the Imported
Sir Harry. Muckle John's dam by Old
Collector, his grandam by Old Imported
Ciuzf-n, his g. grandam by the Imported
Union, his g. g. grandam by the Imported
Buckskin. It is unnecessarv to trace him
furiher, a the above is sufficient to give
him a pedigree not surpassed by any horse
in the country.
IV M. G. DULLUCK.
JOHN J. DANIEL.
P'eb. 24, 1838.
JYoticc.
T the November Term of Edgecombe
County Court for IS37, the subscri
bers having qualified as Administrators on
the Estate of
Spencer D. Cotlen, dechl,
notify all persons having claims against
the Estate, must make them known within
the time prescribed by law, and all those
indebted to said Estate must make imme
diate payment, as we are determined to
settle the Estate as early as practicable.
Also, all indebted to R. $ S. D. Cotlen,
and S. D. Cotlen ($ Sont must make pay
ment immediately, as longer indulgence
will not be given.
JOHN IV. COTVEN,lAdm'rs of S
WILL. H. WILLS, D Cottent
Tarboro. 25th Nov. 1837. dee'd.
(QHalifax Advocate insert till forbid.
Masonic Notice.
J1HK FUNERaT'TiTES of Bro.
TlIoMAS D. G AT.LT N. will bp snlpm-
nized at bis late residence, on Sunday the
iprn nexi, by Uie members of
Concord Lodge, JVb. 58.
A Sermon will be preached on thP nn.
casion by I he Rev. Joshua Law
The Fraternity gem tally are repectfully
mvneu loaueiui. liy order,
T C. HEARN, Scc'y.
March 12, 183S.
The Blakely Engine,
fb Sunday next, will leave Blakely st
v ball past 7 o'clock, A. M. and reach
Petersburg by 3 P M. She will run in
on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
meeting the Mail at Jarrati's.
She vvill leave Petersburg on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, at 8 A. M.
The Passengers go out with the Mail
train at 9 A. M.
Rail Road Office.
Petersburg, Jan"y IDlh, 1S3S
Irish Potatoes.
BUSHELS, of a very superior
quality, lor ale,
At the Cheap Cash Store.
JAS. WEDDELL.
23d Feb'y, 1S38.
Fresh Garden Seeds.
BIIK Subscriber Ikis iusl rt ppivoil A.
reel Irom Mr. Thoi hum. Seedsman
and Florist, N w York, a supply ol fnh
Garden and Flower Seeds.
Which he will sell on reasonable terms.
JAS. M. REDMOND.
Taiborn F-h. 2 1.
T
Constables lllanks for sale,
AT Til IS OFFICE.
Staff c Notice.
II p public are i. termed that the Stage
line from Tarboro' lo Raleigh is now
changed, running in connexion with Ihe
ine Ii on) Tarboro' lo Washington. L aves
rarhoro on Sunday., Wednesdays and
I'lidays, for R .leigh, al 5, A. M. Passen-
g is will find no del))- between Washing
ion ai-d I arboro', only sleeping in Tarbo
ro' all niglit.
J C. BLOCKER,
Agent Raleigh and Gaston Stage Co.
lu b. 20, 138.
For Sale.
lBrY farming intt iests requiring that I
should live on my plantation, and
being about in (Jo 0, I ofb r
.lit House and JLol in town
FOR bALK.
T. II HALL.
Taiboro', March 2.9.
Imported Horse,
This celebrated Racer and Sla Won, care
fuliy sel'cted in England, bro
ther to Priam,
ILL STAND the present season,
which has commenced and will ex
pire on the 15ih July, at my stable in
Northampton county, North Carolina, six
ty miles from Petersburg, Va. forty from
Warrenion, North Carolina, fifteen fivm
Haliiax, and fifteen from Jackson. He
will serve mares at SIX TY DOLLARS
the season, payable at the expiration ol it,
and ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS insur
ance, payable a soon as the mare is dis
covered lo be in foal or the property chang
ed; with one dollar to the Groom in every
instance. Any gentleman sending six
mares shall have the season of one gratis.
Large and extensive pasturage sown in
small grain for mares left with ihe hoise
Separate stables and lots expressly for
mares and colts, and board of servants
gratis. My usual attention, but cannot
be liable lor accidents of any kind that
may happen.
Sarpedon,
Is a dark bay or brown horse, of fine size,
very strong and handsome form, fully five
feet four inches high, has large bone and
clean limbs, and is of gteat length and
substance: in his shoulders, back line, st i
fle, and all the points of a race horse, he is
equal to any horse whatever he made
one season al New Market, England, and
proved himself an uncommon sure foal
getter of Race horses. He was bred by
Genl. Grosvenor, and ran altogether at
New Ma-rket and other most fashionable
courses with great success. For further
particulars at present I will refer you to
he General Stud Book, American Turf
Register, or his hand bill. Further par
ticulars will be made known shortly.
WM. MOODY.
Mount Forest, Feb. 20lh, 1833.
Office Wil. & Ral. R. R. Co
Wilmington, December 29 th, 1 837
URSUANT lo an order of the Board
of Directors, the Stockholders of the
Wilmington and Haleigh
Rail Road Company,
Will be called on for the following instal
ments, viz:
$10 per share, on or before
the 1st March, 1S38.
310 1st May,
5 ,, 1st November, ,,
JAMES OWEN, PresU.
To the Merchants of
Tarboro' and its vicinity.
The Petersburg Rail Road Company's
llglll
Will now resume her irins down the Riv
er regularly to the different Landings be
low llalilax, lo bring up and carry down
freight, having been thoroughly repaired.
Blakely Depot, N. C.
February 61 h, IS3S. y
. JYoticc.
JS several persons seem not to under-
Dimiu uy itiuuuu iu me ousiness
which I am entrusted with the settling of,
I will here state that I am
SOLE .1GJE.T
Of the surviving partners oi R. $ S D.
Gotten and S. D. Coifen 4' Sb; and
Joint Administrator
On the estate ol S. D. C'e,dec'd: and
the transaction ol the business relative la
each is committed to me.
WILL. II. WILLS.
The above is correct.
RANDOLPH COTTEN, I Sur
JNO. IV COTTEN, S via
ing partners of R. $ 5. D. Cot
ten and S. D Gotten 4' Son.
Tarboro', 27 h March, I83S.
$100 Reward.
ANA WAY from the Subscriber, on
Wednesday last, the 14ih inst. my
negro man,
JACK,
Aged about 36 or 37 years, 5 feel 8 or 9
inches in height, dark complexion, stout
built, and a very likely and intelligent
lellow his fore tetth are out, & his others
very bad he generally goes well dressed
and has no doubt a considerable sum of
money with him. Jack has a Lther liv
ing as a free man at Mr. Clark's planta
tion in Scotland Neck, and he probably
may be lurking in that vicinity, or may
be turning his course towards Plymouth, -as
he has heretofore been boating on the
Roanoke or, he may be making his way.
to the free Slates. The 3b:ve reward
vvill be paid for his apprehension and de
livery to me in Edgecomb? county, N. C.
or if secured in any jail so thai I get him
again. All persons are cautioned against
harboring or carrying off said fellow un
der penalty of the law.
GABRIEL PURVIS.
Feb. 16, 183S.
Lemaxfs and Gales s
NORTH CALOLINA
FOR 1033,
For sale at this Office at the Raleigh
prices, viz : 10 cents each, 75 cents a
dozen, 3 dullars for half a grt.ce, $G a
groce, &c.
Tarboro', Feb. 20.
Frinting neatly executed,
AT THIS OFflCE.