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Tarborough, Edgecombe County, JV. C. Friday, May V, 1829.
Vol F. JVo. 38.
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Notice.
A LL parsons indebted to the Subscri
bcrs either by note or account, are
respect f'llly invited to call and settle the
same as soon as possible, as the subscri
bers are under the necessity of imking
collections between this time and Feb
ruary Court.
KING G4TLIN.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, 1S29.
FOR SALE,
At the Fost-Office in the town of
HALIFAX,
The following Articles, to wit:
Bacon, Lime, Herrings, Shad, Flour,
Stained curtain Bedsteads,
Windsor Chairs, Leather, wagon Collars,
Tobacco, (twist and bundle,) wholesale
and retail,
ALSO the following Articles:
Bottle Corks, FSy Stone, Termerick,
Liquid Slacking, Ginger, Spice, Nutmegs,
Venitian lied, Red Load, White Lead,
Verdigris, Baitman's Drop.,, Opodeldoc,
Allum, Letheridge, Ink Powder, Pearl Ash,
Ground Paint Brushes, assorted,
Shaving Boxes and Soap, Spanish Whiting,
Turkey Umber, Crom. Yellow, Prussian blue,
Tooth Brushes Mace, Snuff Boxes,
Spinning Wheels, Shaving Brushes, Razors,
Blank Warrants, do. Notes, do. Bonds,
Snanish Annatto, do. Blueing, do. Indigo,
Wagons ironed, do. not Ironed, Almanacs,
Durable Ink, Staughton's Bitters, &x.
All of the above articles will be sold
Very low, for Cash only.
JOS. L. SIMMONS.
Halifax, Feb. 6, 1S29.
Notice.
ESSRS. E. PRICE & CO
a!iueu iu ine certain neoTs uue
them for the last year, I have placed the
same in the hands cf John Parker,
Esqr. Shfif. for collection. All those
who will call and pay the same to Mr.
Parker before warrants issue, will not be
required to pay any costs otherwise he
will proceed immediately to enforce the
collection.
J. R. LLOYD.
31st March, 1829. 33
For
$crnng&
OEOEIVEi) tbisdav, fifty barrels of
NEW HERRINGS, which will
ke sold low for C:ih.
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarboro', April 16, 1S29.
Notice.
RAN A WAY from the Sub
scriber cn the 20th of M;rch,
1S29, a negro man named
SAM,
Between 33 and 35 years of age, 5 fee
10 or 11 inches high, stout built, very
sensible, and of a yellow complexion.
ini was raised in Franklin county,
.orth-Carolina, by iJenjimin Brickie,
''eceased, and va purchased at his sale
my father, Shadrick Collins his
yife was carried away by the Ilatton
jiiuily, and it is probable he is making
'us way on to Alabama, or lurking in the
neighbourhood of Tarborough or Ra-'.-'Sb.
A liberal reward will be given
!'J" the apprehension of said negro, if
tnnfiued in any jYiI so that I get him
a3v,n- IVM. R. COLLINS.
Ldgecombe County, N. C.
April Gth, 1S2!?.
W r illeio:' tar will please insert the
ove tour times, and forward the account
'uus omcc for collection,
31
Sale,
M the Store of R. & S. I). Collcn,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and )H i T fi
Liverpool sack 3 O I. Li J. j
Molasses, sugar, coffee, tea, and chocolate,
Iron and steel of every description & quality,
Blacksmiths bellows, and every other arti
cle to make a complete sett of Black
smiths tools,
Old brandy, by the barrel or retail,
Jamaica rum, 5 years old,
Otard's cogniac brandy, 10 years eld,
rure nonanu gin, old rye whiskey,
Madeira wine.N.E. rum & common brand v.
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, Judfcins's celebrated Oint
ment, &c. &c.
(0The highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean haled Cotton,
January I, 1S29.
NEW AND FASHIONABLE
Millinery, gc.
VfRS. A. C. HOWARD has just re-
ceivert a handsome assortment of
t AJNU 1 GOODS, for spring and sum
mer wear, which she will with pleasure
exhibit to the inspection of those Ladies
who may please favor her with a call
among them will be found
Pattern Silk Hats, the latest New-York and
Philadelphia fashions,
Battese and Cambric do. do.
Leghorn flats, assorted numbers,
do.
' I lain and open straw do. do.
"idCK, wnne and yellow Navarinos,
Bobbinett veils, caps, capes, and collars,
I lain Bobbinett, fancy Handkerchiefs,
Bobbinett anil blond laces,
White and straw col'd blond gauzes,
Tortoise shell side combs,
Brazilian tuck, turn back, and side combs,
Curls and puffs, mowhair do.
Swiss muslins, for Ladies' dresses,
Plain and figured Grosde Naples do.
Metal buttons, for do.
Watered and figured Silks,
Black mode, Satins, Crapes, &c.
Brown Cambric, straw col'd Battese,
A superb assortment of ribbons and flowers,
Pearl and coral ear drops, necklaces, &c.
Purhng, floss, wire taste,
Dolls, glass beads, and a variety of other
articles.
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, April 10,1829.
LIME.
?0R SALE, by the Subscribers, 100
casks Thomuston Lime, which will
be sold low for cash.
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
April, 1829.
IStcmobaL
rplIE Subscriber has removed next
doer to Messrs. R. & S. 1). Cotten's
store, where the Post-Office is kept, and
where he offers 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, tec.
Alum, salt petre, powder and shot,
Copperas, maccabau snuff,
Raisins by the box or pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, figs, Sec.
Water and butter crackers, starch, lemons,
Cheese, northern butter, Currants,
Ink powder, camphor, Windsor soap,
Albany beer, best northern cider,
Best Holland gin, by the gallon,
4th proof Jamaica rum, do.
do. cogniac brandy, do.
Apple Brandy, northern Whiskey,
Old Irish Whiskey, Cordials, Lime Juice,
London and American Porter, Tamarinds,
Bed Cords, plough lines, trace chains,
Cut nails assorted, wrought 6 penny do.
Sperm candle3, tallow do. moulded,
Window glass, white lead, putty,
Castile soap, line cut tobacco in papers,
Testaments, spelling books, lead pencils,
Murray's key, English reader, &c.
Stoughten's bitters, Spanish segars,
Best chewing tobacco, common do.
Foolscap and letter paper, garden seeds,
Wafers by the ounce, candy, (asserted)
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 to sell
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', Dec 29, IS2S.
R. 8 J. Dunn (Jr Co.
jNFOKM their friends and the public,
1 that they are receiving their SPRING
SUPPLY OF GOODS, which compri
ses a handsome and very extensive as
sortment of nearly every artiele, new,
fashionable, or desirable in the
Dry Goods Line.
A very large supply of
GROCERIES,
Of all descriptions,
Uurdzvare, Hats of every quali
ty, China, Glass and Earthen
ware, Saddlery, Hoots and
Shoes, and an assortment of
I in xv are:
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,
Tortoise-shell, ivory and horn Combs,
Paints, Oils, and Drugs,
Pocket-books,
Fur, seal-skin and morocco caps, &c.&c
All of which will be offered at very
moderate prices many of the goods
MUCH LOWER than they have been
heretofore sold in this market.
They have on hand a consignment of
Herrings 8C Shad,
Of the best qu dity, which they will sell
at reduced prices.
Being coniident that tbey can give
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 conlinue to buy COT
TON for cash, and to take it in trade or
payment. 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 pro
mote their interest. R.fyJ. D. Co.
Halifax, N. C. April, 1S2P.
jTSS ..M'COTTOR informs her
friends and the public, that she will
commence A SCHOOL, in Tarborough,
lor the instruction of young ladies and
misses, on Monday, 6th April. The
terms of tuition areas follows:
For spelling and reading, (per session,) g6
Reading, arithmetic & English grammar, 8
Geography, with the use of the maps,
history, belles lettres, philosophy,
chemistry, and composition, - io
Plain & ornamental needle-work, paint-
ing and drawing, added to the above, 16
French language, - - - - 16
Pianoforte, - - . . - 16
Half the price of the first session will
be required in advance. The vacation
will continue six weeks.
March 25, 1829. 32-13
Cabinet
FURNITURE,
npHE Subscriber continues to make
11 any article in his line, either of ma
hogany or walnut also, plain and curl
ed maple Bedsleals. Those who may
please to favor him with their custom,
may rely on having their furniture of
good materials, in the modern style, and
as faithfully executed as they can get
from any of the northern cities. He
has now on hand for sale:
One large mahogany Sideboard, with looking-glasses
in the back board, four carved
paws and columns in front.
One do. with a press on top of it for glass
ware.
One mahogany Secretary and book case.
Two mahogany Bureaus, one with carved
paws and columns, the other plain.
One mahogany Dressing-table, with carved
pillar and claws.
A few pieces of walnut furniture.
ALSO, picture Glass, assorted sizes, from
10 by 12, to 25 by 35 inches.
Looking-glass plates, assorted, from 8$ by
10A, to 13 by 22 inches those who have
their looking-glasses broke and the frame
good, can be furnished on moderate terms.
Copal Varnish, by the gallon or smaller
measure.
Any of the above articles will be sold
cheap for Cash.
Those indebted to the Subscriber, ei
ther by note or account, are particularly
requested to settle the same between
this and the first of May.
LEWIS BOND.
March 2Glh, 1829.
Notice.
rpHE Subscriber respectfully informs
his friends and the public in general,
that hq has opened a
House of Entertainment at -DAWSON'S
X ROADS,
In Halifax county, 13 miles from the
town of Halifax, on the road leading
from that place to Tarborough, and to
Scotland Neck. He solicits a share of
public patronage, which he will endeav
or to merit by paying the strictest at
tention to his guests.
J AS. II. PARKER.
March 25, 1S29.' 30.5
Notice.
rpHE Subscriber informs the citizens
of Edgecombe and the adjacent coun
ties, that he has commenced the
Gig and Wagon-making
BUSINESS IN TARBOHO',
Near the Bridge, "
And earnestly requests those friendly to
humanity to give him a share of patron-aSe-
(CPHis work shall be completed
equal to any in the State.
THOS. J. BLAKE LEY.
Feb. 12, 1829. 27
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