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Tarhorough, Edgecombe County, wV. 0. Friday, January 23, 1829.
Vol. V. JVo.
THE "FREE PRESS,
i?y Geo. Howard,
Is published wee
bers.) it paid in advance Dollars b
i-V?? Cents, if paid within the subscription
ye ir r. Three Dollars at the expiration
af the year for any period less than a year,
Twenty-five Cents per month. Subscribers
r.t liberty to discontinue at anytime on pay
ing arrears. Subscribers residing at a dis
tance must invariably pay in advance, or
jrive a responsible reference in this vicinity.
No subscription discontinued unless a noti
fication to that effect is eiven.
will he inserted at 50 cents the first inser- I nd at,,ns P1. and figured,
tion, and 25 cents each continuance. Lonsr- I . lc .aPies. cimercnt colors,
cr ones at that rate for every 16 lines. Ad
vertisements must he marked the number
of insertions required, or they will be con
tinued until otherwise ordered.
Letters addressed to the Editor must be
post paid, or they will not be attended to.
Mrs. A. C. .Howard,
sekly, (every Friday,) at ! "B "FOHAIS the ladies of Edgecombe
,Y per year, (or 52 mini- j and vicinity, that she has opened, in
me nouse immediately opposite the
Bank in Tarhorougjh, a handsome as
sortment of FANCY GOODS, suitable
for fall and winter wear, which thev 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,
f ine and coarse straw Bonnets,
Just Received,
And for wit on Consignment,
"S addition to mv former Stock, a lot
- of DRY GOODS. CROmCFiliV &
HARDWARE persons wishing to get
bargains will do well to call and exam
ine, as I am determined to sell very low
for cah only.
CO" I have also just received a fresh
lot of CUT HERRINGS, re packed
and inspected.
JOS L. SIMMONS.
Halifax, Oct. 2, 182S.
(Ul would take this opportunity of
saying to the public, that my intention
is to t;o a LJUAL
Commission Business:
Therefore, persons who may favor mc
with any article on consignment, may
rely on the strictest attention and p.;iC.
tuality. jm ,y.
Black mode, velvet, and crane.
Florences, licce, gauze and sinchews,
Lutestring, satin and gauze ribands,
Superior bobmett caps and capes,
Curls, caps, and turbans,
Beaded and spangled wreaths, flowers and
sprigs, new and elegant articles,
Black and white Ostrich feathers,
Feathered, velvet, and down flowers,
Bunches and wreaths of flowers,
Coral ear-drops and necklaces,
Straw, silk and fancy cord, gimps,
Fancy reticules, pin-cushions, &c.
The above articles were purchased
this fall in the Northern cities, and will
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, Ocl. 30, 1S2S.
Roanoke ut
Herrinirs.
WARRANTED to be good, for sale
ai casn per narrel, near the
Bridge in Tarborough, bv
GEORGE IV. WOODMAN.
July IS, 1S2S. 41)
Notice.
nIlE Subscriber very respectfully
takes th liberty of returning his
thanks to his friends and customers in
Edgecombe and the adjacent counties,
for the liberal support he has met with
in the line of his avocation since he ha
been a resident of Tarborough; and he
flatters himself with the hope, tha: by
paying every attention to his business
that patronage will not be discontinued.
He has just relumed
From the Northern Cities:
With a scleral and ivr.ll selected
Assortment of Goods,
"Which he is proud to say, he can sell as
low as they can be procured in this
State. They are as follows, viz:
Superfine blue and bh.ck Cloths,
Olive, brown, and steel mixtures,
Cassimeres of different colors,
Fancy silk Vesting,
Figured and plairTsilk Velvet,
Fancy Valencias, new pattern,
White and black Cravats,
Black horse-skin Gloves,
White and black beaver Hats, &c.
Gentlemen wishing to purchase any
i mc above articles.
J i ted to come and judge for themselves,
those gentlemen who furnish cloth can
nave it made and trimmed in the neatest
dinner and on the shortest notice, as the
ubsenber put himself to some trouble
'ile m New-York, to obtain the latest
Farmivell Grove
rjMIR TRUSTEES have employed
Mr. Jas. If. Stkain to take charge
of this institution for the ensuing year,
the exercises of which will commence
on the first Monday in January ?iext,
embracing a course of studies preparato
ry to the University.
The Trustees are very much pleased
with the general deportment of Mr.
Strain for the past year, ending on ihc
first day of this inst. at which time the
students were publickly examined on
their various studies, and their nrofi-
e.ienrv much to the satisfaction of both
Trustees and those present.
It is generally known that Farmwell
is a hcallhv situat Kill. Plltll'olir vnnrtr
. , 'HilU'.l.
from scenes of dissipation. Good board
quite convenient by Mr. Robt. Arling
ton and Mr. Richard Bailey, at $5 per
month. Tuition as follows:
English, - S7 per
Latin and Greek, - 10 5 session.
A. IV. MOORE, Sec'y.
Dec. G, 1823. 17
Notice.
rHE Subscriber having hired Henry,
the Blacksmith belonging to David
Randolph's estate, will contTnue to car
ry on the tilacksmiths' Work at the
same shop as formerly, and tenders his
services to all those who please to favor
him-with their custom, hoping by punc
tuality to merit a liberal share of public
patronage; those favoring him with their
custom will leave their work at the
shop, where it will be. punctuallv attend
ed to and faithfully executed.
WILLIAM IL RANDOLPH.
Tarboro', Jan. 9, 1S29. 21
For Sale,
M the Store of H. & $ ). Colten,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and Q t T m
Liverpool sack 3 OVlj JL
Molasses, sugar, coffee, tea, and chocolate,
Iron and steel of every description & quality,
iilacksmiths bellows, and every other arti
cle to make a complete sett of lack
smiths tools,
Old brandy, by the barrel or retail
Jamaica rum, 5 years old, '
Otarri's cogniac brandy, 10 vears eld,
I uie Holland gin, old rye whiskey,
Madeira vine, N. E. run. & common brandv.
Together with an extensive assortment of
Staple and Fancy Goods,
Of almost every variety, at as low pri
ces for cash, as can be bought at any
store in the place.
A constant supply of Swaim's Pana
cea, Dr. Chambers' remedy for In
temperance, Jud kins' s celebrated Oint
ment, &c. &c.
(tFThe highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
January 1, IS29.
THE Subscriber has removed next
door to Messrs. R. & S. D. Cotten's
store, where the Post-Office is kept, and
where he ofTers for sale cheap, for cash
only, the following articles, all of which
have just arrived from New-York, and
are fresh and of superior quality, viz:
Loaf and brown sugars, coffee and teas,
Pepper and spice, ginger, mustard,
Cinnamon, mace, cloves, nutmegs, &c.
Alum, salt petre, powder and shot.
Copperas, pearl ash, maccabau snuff,
Rabins by the box or pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, 'figs, &c.
Cheese, northern butter, apples,
Ink powder, camphor, Windsor soap,
Albany beer, best northern cider
Best Holland gin, by the gallon, '
Madeira wine, d0.
4th proof Jamaica rum, do..
do. cogniac brandv, do.
Stoughten's bitters, porter, Spanish scgars,
Best chewing tobacco; common do.
Foolscap and tetter paper,
Wafers by the ounce, candy, (assorted)
Dried peaches, apples, &c. &c.
The Subscriber intends to keep a con
stant supply of all the above articles, to
gether with many others, all of which
he flatters himself, he will be able loseli
as low as they can be procured at this
market; and he invites all persons who
wish to purchase any article in his line,
to call and judge of the quality and pri
ces. Orders from the country, enclos
ing the cash, will be thankfully receiv
ed and promptly attended to.
N. II. ROUNTREE.
Tarboro', De 29, KS2S.
j.fAY be had within a mile of Farm
well Grove Academy, and a good
road all the way, for two or three boys,
well disposed, not exceeding 15 years
of age, at Four Dollars ncr month for
. 1 r.m
mc year, or twenty Dollars for each
session, to be paid at the end thereof
if in advance, S3 50 per month. Ap-
Pl' to MA II A LA MOORE.
Jan. 10, 1S29. 22-3
II. $ J. Bunn 8$ Co.
1NF0UM their friends and thr nil hi in
that they have received thoir FAT V!
suriM.y ut GOODS, which compri-;
..a.,u.7wul(r auu very exiensive as
sortment of nearly every article, new,
fashionable, or desirable in the '
Bnj Goods Line.
I). Richards Co.
INFORM the Public, that they have
a just returned from NEW-YORK.
with a general and well selected
Jhsovtnwnt of
Reasonable (fcootis,
Which they are now onenimr at their
Old Stand anions which mav he fnnnr?
the following articles:
Notice,
Subscriber respectfully informs
me a. uonc, mat lie nas taken the
well-known stand in the town of Hali
fax, formerly occunied bv William P.
flopton, where he intends to carry on
Villi SADDLING
.find Harness-making Business,
In all its branches.
Work shall bo executed in the ncatesl
.it.
most annrnvprl f wiZ? rr ' , I a'Ul De?1 manner-charges as reasonable
likewise in 7 7 ' "u as as can be atlorded and I will be thank
unipiuy in si rate work
fren.
HENRY JOHNSTON
Wooro', Oct. 1,1825.
lul to all those who may favor
with their custom.
A. WOMBLE.
Halifax, June 19, 182$.
me
t
A very large supply cf
GROCERIES
Of all descriptions,
Hardware, Wits of every quali
ty, thina, Glass and iutrthev
ware, saaaieriL Hoots and
Shoes, and an assortment of
lin ware:
Together with an assortment of SoIp.
Upper, Harness, Skirting and Bridle
ijeatner,
Calf, kip, morocco and sheep Skins,
Soaps, Perfumery,
Ladies Leghorn hats Si Straw Bonnets,
work baskets, Brushes of all kinds,
Books, Stationary,
Tortoise-shell, ivory and horn Combs,
Paints, Oils, and Drugs, Pocket-books,
Fur, seal-skin and morocco caps, &e.&c.
All of which will he offered at very
moderate prices many of the good
MUCH LOWER than they have been
heretofore sold in this market.
Being confident that they can givt
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.
X. B. We will continue to buy COT
TON for cash, and to take it in trade or
pa3'ment. Those of our customers who
wish to send their Cotton to Dunns &
M'llwaine of Petersburg, to be stored
or sold, will find us accommodating in
our arrangements, and anxious to mo-
mote their interest. R. & J. D. & Co.
Halifax, N. C. Oct. 1523.
Superfine blue, black, mixed & olive Cloths,
Superfine Cassimeres,
Blue, mixed, green and drab Plains,
Sattinetts, Bombazetts and Bombazines,
White, red and yellow Flannels.
Kos-e ana point mankets,
Cotton and woollen Stockings,
Cotton and woollen Socks,
Northern manufactured Negro Cloths,
Dark and light ground Calicoes & Chintzes,
Furniture Calico, cotton Cambrics,
Muslins, Jaconett do.
Muslin Robes, book Muslin, plain 2c figured,
Irish Linens, Lawns, French Cambric,
Cotton Shirting,
Domestic Cottons, white and colored,
Canton and Italian Crapes,
Green, pink and white Florences,
Levantines, Sarsenetts, Sinchews,
Canton crape and silk Shawls;
Cassimere, merino, muslin & cotton Shawls,
Silk, muslin, linen and cotton Handkerchiefs,
Furniture and narrow corded Dimitv,
Russia Diaper and Diaper table-cloths,
Oil cloths, !-,crl Quilts and bed Ticks,
Ladies' Leghorn and straw bonnets,
Gentlemen's fine Hats,
Children's leather and roram do.
Ladies' dress and walking Shoes,
Gentlemen's Boots. Boott ts nt zhn
Gentlemen's plaid cloaks and Plaids, '
carpeting, cotton Bagging, Osnaburgs,
I runks, Cordage for packing cotton,
Sc wing Silk, Thread, cotton Ball, Pins,
Needles, Ribbons, thread Lace,
Hair combs, large and small,
A large assortment of coat and vest Buttntu
Cotton cards, writing Paper. Quills.
Coffee, Tea. Muscovado Susrar. Loaf rln
Molasses, New-England Rum, VV. I. do.
rrench Brandy, Holland dm, country do.
Whiskev. Tobacco. Candles. Indio-n. SnnfT
Allspice, Pepper, Powder, Shot,
coarse ana nne rtait,
Together with a general assortment of
Hardware. Cutlery, Crockery. Glass
ware, Paints, Oils. c.
Those who are disposed to purchase,
win nnd it to their interest to call at
the above store.
(TPCASH given for Naval Stores,
Cotton in the seed and baled Cotton,
Beeswax, &e.
Tarborough, Oct. m&.