R. &; J. Dunn $ Co. "jTNFOttM their friends and the public, that they have received their FALL SUPPLY OF GOODS, which compri ses a handsome and very extensive as sortment of nearly every article, new, fashionable, or desirable in the Dry Goods Line. A very large supply of GROCERIES, Of all descriptions. Hardware, II Us of every quali ty, China, Glass and Earthen 7vare, Saddlery, Hoots and Shoes, and an assortment of Tin ware: Together with an assortment of Sole, Upper, Harness, Skirting and Bridle Leather, Calf, kip, morocco and sheep Skins, Soaps, Perfumery, Ladies Leghorn hats & Straw Bonnets, Work baskets, Brushes of all kinds, Books, Stationary, 1 ortoise-shcll, ivory and horn Comb?, Paints, Oils, and Drugs, Pocket-books, Notice. 'FIIE Trustees of the Tarborough A cademy are desirous of employing a Teacher in this Seminary for the ensu ing year, to commence on the first Mon day in January next. A gentleman well qualified for that purpose, would meet with encouragement. A graduate of the University of this State would be pre ferred. By order of the Board, BOBT. JOYNER, Sec'y. Tarboro', Oct. 31, 182S. 11 Masonic Notice. THE FUNERAL RITES of Bro- i tiier Jacob G. Fort, will be solem- inized according to the ancient usajres of j Masonry, at the residence of Mrs. Eliz iabcth Cotten, on the 2d Sundav, (being ur seal-sl"n and morocco caps, &c.&c. josnua Lawrence will preach the funeral A II -f ...I .' I -III rf i. ' n oi wnien win De otleretl at very sermon. The Fraternity are respectful moderate prices many of the goods ly invited to attend but the members MUCH LOWER than they have been of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 03, are heretofore sold in this market. particularly requested to meet at an .oeing comment that they can give early hour. Oxford Academies. A LL interested are invited to attend A the EXAMINATION of the Male Academy on Monday the 10th of No vember. Report to be read on Wed nesday morning ; immediately after which the Examination of the Female Academy will commence, and conclude on Thursday evening with an Exhibition of Music. The Winter Session of these Semina ries opens on Monday, 12th Jan. 1S29. James D.Johnson Principal of the Male, and the Rev. Joseph Labaree of the Fe male Academy, as heretofore. THOS. B. LITTLE JOHN, Pres. Oxford, Oct. 20, 1S2S. 11-3. By order. JOHN P. Oct. 1G, 1S2S. STEJVAR7Sec'y. 10-3 satisfaction to those who call on them as regards the quality, style and prices of their goods, they respectfully invite all who want to purchase to examine their assortment. N. B. We will continue to buy COT TON for C3sh, and to take it in trade or payment. Those of our customers who TNFORMS the public, that he has just wish to send their Cotton to Dunns & received from Philadelphia, a fresh M'll waine of Petersburg, to be stored supply of LEATHER, of the best oua- Jos. H. llartmus, or sold, will find us accommodating in our arrangements, and anxious to pro mote their interest. R. J. D. Co. Halifax, N. C. Oct. 1828. Mrs. D. Womble, TYS just received and is now open ing her fall supply, comprising an extensive assortment of L:i dies' Fancy Goods, Direct from (he City of New-Fork. Among which are Pattern silk, satin, and velvet Bonnets, of the latest New-York fashions, Leghorn Flats, different numbers, Straw Bonnets, in great variety, Superb head dresses. Plain and figured Silks and Satins, Gros de Naples, &c. assorted colors, BuHches and wreaths of artificial Flowers, a great variety, Black and white Ostrich feathers, Lutestring and satin Ribbons, Thule, bobbinett and blown Lace, A superb assortment of Curls, Black, white, and patent Crape, Pink and white Liece, black Mode, Gimps, fancy and silk cord, &c. &c. Mantua-making executed with des patch in a superior style, and after the Jatest New-York fashions. Halifax, Oct. 31, 1828. lity for m r n I f -l o 1 I 1 r i n cr Hoot and Shoes: And a great variety of materials, em bracing everything in his line of busi ness. ALSO, some black and colored I Prunella, for Ladies' shoes, which he is prepared to manufacture to order, at a shoit notice. :.. Tarboro', Oct. 31, 182S. 11-3 SCOTLAND NECK Fall Races for 1828, "yiI,L commence on Thursday, the THREE dVCmber' and Cntinue LTr"'0 mi,e hea,s ' the Jockey Club l'urse, guo '; the balance of lhe Joc;0y Club ,r,se.' sa' -Sl30- Third bayHan(v.ca f ?iw 1ui'e one m''? heats 3 as- to FASHIONABLE Clothing Establishment. King i$r Gatlm, QENS1BLY grateful for the very libe ral encouragement heretofore mani fested by the cilizens of this and the ad jacent counties, have the pleasure to an nounce the arrival direct from Netv- lork) ot an elegant and extensive sortment of every article pertaining GENTLEMEN S Fashionable Clothing, Selected by a first-rate judge, and at the most reduced prices among which splendid assortment may be found: Extra fine blue, black, drab, olive, and stecl mix'd CLOTHS, superior in color and fab ric to any that can be found in this vicinity. Superior fancy colored CASI MERES, color and fabric inferior to none ever exhibited in this market. VESTINGS of the best quality and most fashionable patterns, viz: Valencias, a beautiful article Toslinet silk, Electoral velvet, particularly adapted fcrthe South. rANCY ARTICLES, of every descrip tion, as gloves, cravat-stiffeners, cravats a-la-mode, spring-backs for vests, an arti cle exceedingly useful and designed by the manufacturer for the Southern market. ALSO, patent Suspenders, and a general and welt selected assortment of the most fashionable and durable Trimmings The ad vantages extended by the above Establishment, it is hoped, will conti- patronage of both N. 15. nvic iu invue me town and country. I r : i t r . t i xiavuiiT uven inne n itran r in obtaining first-rate workmen from th North, gentlemen may denend unon having their garments made up in the London Style, as adapted to the Ameri. can taste in New-York and Philadelphia. Notice. HLL BE SOLD, oh Tuesday, the 2d day of November County Court. at the late residence of John Gray Blount, dee'd, near the town of Tarbo rough, the perishable psrt of the estate of said decease?!, consisting of Valuable Household and Kitchen Fur niture, Horses, Mules, two yoke of ivork Oxen, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, Plantation Tools of various kinds and on the most approved models his crop of Corn, Fodder, Bye, Oals, $c. AND ALSO, THAT VALUABLE Tract of Land, On the north side of the river, adjoin ing the lands of Michael Hearn, Solo mon Pender and others, will be offered for sale, provided a satisfactory offer should not be made before the day above mentioned. Terms of sale made known on the day, by the EXECUTOR. Oct. 30, 1S2S. 11-2 Notice. fXH Friday, the 21st of November next, will be sold, at the late resi dence of Jacob G. Fort, dee'd, the re sidue of the esiate of said deceased, con sisting of about Fourteen likely young Negroes, About five thousand pounds of seed Cot ton, between one and two hundred bar rels of Corn, ten or fifteen stacks of blade Fodder, one Horse. Gig and har ness, fat Hogs, sows and nijrs, and vari ous other articles. On all of the above articles a credit of six months will be given, with the ex ception of two Negroes, which will be sold for cash. Bonds with approved se curity will be required before the pro perty is delivered. JOS. S. BATTLE, Adm'r. October 31st, 1S2S. 11-4 , Notice. LL those indebted to lhe Subscriber by note or account, are requested to make payment , by the 1st of January next, as longer indulgence cannot be given , J0HN fVILLMM& Tarboro', Oct. 31, 1828. 119 Mrs. A. C. Howard, TNFORMS the ladies of Edgecombe A and vicinity, that she has opened, in the house immediately opposite the Bank in Tarborough, a handsome as sortment of FANCY GOODS, suitable for fall and winter wear, which they are respectfully invited to call and examine among them are Pattern silk, satin and velvet Bonnets, of the latest Northern fashions, Leghorn Flats, assorted numbers, " Fine straw Bonnets, Silks and satins, plain and figured; Gros de Naples, different colors, Black mode, velvet, and crape, Florences, liece, gauze and sinchews, Lutestring, satin and gauze ribands, Curls, caps, and turbans Beaded and spangled wreaths, flowers and sprigs, new and elegant articles, Black and white Ostrich feathers; Bunches and wreaths of flowers, Straw, silk and fancy cord, gimps, &c. The above articles were purchased this fall in the Northern cities; and (wiH be sold on favorable terms. Ladies' dresses, cloaks, pelisses, &c. made to order, in the latest and most approved fashions. Leghorn and straw Bonnets bleached, dyed, or trimmed, at a short notice. Tarborough, Oct. 31, 1S28. Coach and Gi-making. rpiIE Subscriber, surviving partner of William A. laylor and Thomas Marshall, takes this method, respectful ly, to inform his friends and the public generally, that he intends to continue the above business at the old stand. Orders for new work of any description in his line, repairs, &c. &c. executed with neatness, fidelity and dispatch. He solicits a share of that liberal pat ronage which has, heretofore, been ex- tenaed to the establishment. THOMAS MARSHALL. Halifax, Oct. 25, 1828. 11-4 Strayed, FROM the Subscriber, on Tuesday, 14th inst. a Black Horse, ten or twelve years old, four feet ten or eleven inches high, no particular marks recol lected only some white spots on his back, and hip-shotten either in his right hip or left. Said horse was traded for by the Subscriber from a gentleman by the name of Dickason, from the county of Granville, who said he had said horse of some gentleman in the county of Edgecombe Any person or persons that will sjive any information where said horse is, to the Editor of the Free Press, or to the Snbscriber at the great falls of Tar river, shall be rewarded ac cording to the value of the liorse, provi ded he is obtained. DAVID DANIEL. October 31st, 1828. 11-4 PROPOSALS, For publishing in the Town of Hali fax, North-Carolina, a weekly news paper, to be called the altfajr tnertja, By John Campbell. :t: rpHE Minerva will be printed on a A large sheet of good paper, with hand some type. Information, of every kind. I interesting to the Farmer, the Politician, the Merchant, the Professional Gentle- j man, and the Mechanic, will, be careful ly selected; nor shall the Ladies and j those fond of amusement be neglected, j In fine it will be my grand aim to ren- jaer tne iMinerva a welcome visitor and Ian instructive and amusins comnanion j to every class of the community. j I am a Republican in principle, and a j Southron in feeling. But on all impor tant measures, when cenhictmg inte rests or party spirit may excite discus sion, I shall endeavor to pursue a mode rate and cautious course. The columns of the Minerva shall never be lent to a Faction; nor advocate principles or measures hurtful to our common coun try. The merits of candidates for im portant offices will be canvassed strictly, but fairly; and the errors of those in of fice shall be exposed. Upon the all-engrossing subject of the Presidential question, it is unnecessary to speak, as the election will have been made before the publication of the Mi nerva commences. With this brief sketch of my views and principles, I most respectfully soli cit public patronage. Persons to whom this prospectus shall be sent, will please use their exertions to obtain subscribers, and make a return to the Post-master al Halifax by the 1st of December next, as it is designed to commence the publica tion of the Minerva about that time. The price of subscription will be two dollars and fifty cents, if paid in ad vance; or three dollars, if payment is not made in three months from the" re ceiptof the first number. Any person who shall procure six subscribers, ann become responsible for the payment, shall be entitled to a sev enth gratis. To persons at a distance I feel willing to make the terms as accom modating as possible; therefore, where a company of twelve subscribers shall be made up, the price, to each subscriber, will be reduced fifty cents, from the above terms. Advertisements will be inserted on tha customary terms. JOHN CAMPBELL September 30; 1828.