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Whole No. 357.
'tut 'Xorth-Carnlhiz Free Press"
KV (iEORGB HOWARD,
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gns at a distance must invariably pay in
:l.lva:ic.i or give a responsible reference
i:i tlii-i vicinity.
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will be inserted at .50 cents the first in
sCrtijn, and 2 cents each continuance.
, y.cv ones at that rate for every 16
li-e-.. Advertisements must be marked
t;;c iri:il)er of insertions required, or
will he continued until otherwise
orient!. il'Letters addressed to the
;,'it(u- must be post paid, or they may
r nt l attended to.
cronrcnecslnp,
rjiJIK undersigned havingentercd in
to co partnership under 1 he firm of
Andrew Anderson & Co.
Take this method of informing the
public, that they have taken t ho store
h:uc formerly occupied by John II.
Mnihrwson & Co. for the purpose of
cirrving on the
Tailoring Business.
IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES.
Ami where they will be found at all
limes ready to accommodate those
who may favor them with their cus
tom. All those disposed to encourage
ihem, shall have their garments made
in the neatest manner and at the shoit
est notice.
We lake this opportunity of infor
ming the public generally, that we
have reduced the prices on our work:
Coats thai have heretofore been S7 for
making, we will make for $5, in the
most fashionable style; and other gar
ments in proportion. We therefore
hope, by our strict attention to busi
ness, to merit a share of public pat
ronage. All orders to us from a dis
tance will be promptly attended to,
and executed with the utmost dispatch.
ANDRE IF ANDERSON,
;. a mix,
ROBERT II MOODY.
Tatboro Feb. 7, 1S31. 25
No Tariff of Prices.
FREE TRADE.
Earthenware, Looking-G lasses f $c
THOMAS J. BAUItOW & CO.
Importers, 8S IVater-st. New-York,
kFFKll for sale, the largest and most
complete assortment of Earthen
ware, Ga.v.f, China, plain and gilt Look-ir-Glasses,
ifc. which the New-York
market will afford, comprising every
style and variety of the newest patterns.
They return their most cordial thanks to
their friends in the Southern States, for
their support in the persecution now car
rying cn against them, for their l efusal to
join a combination in fixing one tariff of
pi ices for Ci ockery, throughout the
trade. It is mainly attributable to the in
f.uencc of our Southern friends that we
hive been enabled to survive thus fa a, in
this most trying situation; cxposcel to the
combined influence and capital of the
-w'hole trade, endeavoring to effect our
lUiii and expulsion from business. We
1'ledge ourselves to our friends to give
them every satisfaction in our power as
regards the quality of our goods, the ex
cellence of our packers and the lowness
of our prices for Cash or City Acceptan
ce; and in return, solicit from them a
c-cmtinuance of their patronage, and par
ticularly requc-.t those who have influ
ence with their friends to exert it in our
behalf, as we trust the cause is one they
are all interested in, and much benefit
?vill accrue to us from their frinidly acts
jn this way. It has been said, the Com
"inaticn was broken up. As it regards
prices, this is true, and all, we think,
tritnds or foes will allow that we have
'tTted this change; but we do assure
friend", that at no period since we
(fiimneiiced our system of unshackled
F'ces wu'c we in greater want of assist
(.r,C0,t!lSin.at lhe present moment. This
n.liui .ticn of men are leaving no means
itried for effecting our ruin, that they
iuay revive the old svstcm: our credit
a:ifi character are assailed in every shape.
importations waylaid and stopped in
Very instance where threats are sufft-
jiC"t to intimidate the manufacturers
m supnVincr us: in fine, no vexation
'v trouble which the malice of men could
Revise has been neglected in this struggle
10 subdue us. We once more call UDon
tvery friend of a free trade to come up to
h'lr SuPp"i t, and pledge ourselves to give
hvj viiusc iu 1 1:1:111 ui lucu jiucj amy.
T. J. BARROW CO.
83 IVatcr-strecf, above Old slip.
Tavhovough, (Edgecombe County, X. 0.) Tuesday, June I
HPHK Subscribers inform tho P.,k
lie that they have just returned
with a general and
aciecieu assortment ot
FANCY AISD STAPLE
Ilurdxvare, Crockery, &c
Whieb ilimn . ..
...... lt. uww upeumg ai ineir
uid Mand, and which they offer at
their usual low prices.
(Q'The hi-hest prices fnvpn fVw
baled and seed Cotton, in payment of
utuis. or in exchange lor Goods.
1). RICHARDS.
IVM. TANNAHILL.
Tarbciro', May 2, 1S31.
rMl E Subscriber takes this method
of informing his friends and the
public generally, that he has just re
turned from New- York with a splen
did assortment of
Well adapted to the Spring &. Summer
seasons, together with a large supplyof
Hardware, Cutlery, Ciockery
and Glassware, cfc.
Which he is disposed to sell low for
cash or barter. He will give the
highest market prices for COTTON,
baled or seeded. ..Corn, beeswax, tal
low, Sec. in exchange for goods at
cish prices, or in payment of debts.
Those wishing to purchase goods at
low prices, would do well to call on
the Subscriber at the Post-office, one
door below the store of It. & S. D.
Cottcn, and next door to Mrs. Gre
gory's Hotel.
iV. . RO UN TREE.
Tarboro', May 2,1S31.
Mrs. 1). Womble,
HAVING been well patronised liu
Town of Halifax, has recently made
arrangements for a permanent settle
ment, and will therefore find it her
interest, as it ever has been her plea
sure and duty, to execute all orders
with taste, fidelity and promptitule.
Mis. W. is now opening her spring
supply of Goods, in her line of busi
ness, and respectfully solicits her cus
tomers and friends to call and exam
ine them amongst her assortment 1
will be iouud
Pattern Satin-straw, Silk, and Batttse
bonnets, latest fashions,
Diamond-straw dunstables, plain do.
Leghorn and straw bonnets,
Elegant turbans, &c.
An assortment of puffs and curls,
Gauze barege scarfs ik. handkerchiefs,
Straw and fancy flowers,
A great variety of ribbons, ccc. ccc.
All of which she is disposed to sell
at her usual low prices.
Ladies' pelisses, cleaks, dresses,
&c. made to order, in the latest and
most approved fashions.
Leghorn and straw bonnets bleach-
ed, dyed, or trimmed.
Halifax, June 2, 1831. 42
Packing Screws, Horse Milts, Chain
Bands, c.
rpHE Subset
begs leave to in-
form the
building bel
,c, that he is now
15 and 20 COT-
ton gins:
)od materials, part
of which vvil
sleel saws and the
ribs or bars faced with steel.
PACKING SCREWS, of the usu
al size, and larger than any now in
use in the State, and no doubt supe
rior they will be made in an engine
erected for that purpose.
HOUSE MILLS will be built at
a short notice, on the improved per-
nendicular plan, or any other.
CHAIN BANDS & WHEELS,
of a superior quality, which are ex
tremely well calculated for the pro-nellin"-of
both Gins and Mills.
Persons desiring any of the above
articles, will please apply to
JOHN IVILSON.
Tarboro', Sept. 1830.
1
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PliNiyia'ij
Printing neatly executed.
AT TIIIS OFFICE.
w t l I AO-' U. m i i a x .v iri-. a iu vw- '- . . ,
MERCHANT TAILORS,
yyiSH to inform their friends and
customers, that, thev have just
received from New-York, a new and
handsome assortment of Goods in
their line of business, suitable for the
season... .such as....
Superfine blue and black cloths.
Brown, olive and steel mixtures.
An assortment of Casimeres,
Bang-up cord suitable for riding panta
loons, Plain black and fis'd velvets for vests,
1 lain black and i'ancv silks for do.
Dark and light col'd Valencia,
Plain white and fis'd quiltings,
Cotton flannel for draws and shirts,
Patent suspenders, pocket handker
chiefs, White and fancy cravats, black silk do.
Buckskin gloves, cravat stiffeners.
Together with a complete assortment oi
TRIMMINGS, all of which they are
disposed to sell low.
Q3 Gentlemen's clothing made
up at the shortest notice, and in the
neatest and most fashionable style.
Tarboro', Oct. 13, 1S30.
ffUIE Subscriber informs all those
wishing to send Cotton to Hill's
Ferry to be shipped to Norfolk, that
his Warehouses will be open for the
Reception of Cotton,
By the 1st of October next.
Having been appointed A sent for
Mr. James Goudox, he promises, to
give his personal attention to the re
ceiving and delivery of such articles
as may be forwarded to him, and Cot
ton sent to him to be shipped to Nor
folk shall meet with all possible dis
patch. Storage of Cotton, 12 cents per
bale all other articles in proportion.
IV HIT MEL II. ANTHONY.
Palmyra, N.C. Sept. 2S, 1830. 7
By the Subscribers, a quantity of
Corn, Hacon, &" Lord,
Which they offer low for cash.
I). RICHARDS 4. CO.
Tarboro', May 23.
Stale of J)r Hi-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNT!.
Court of Plea? $ Quarter Sessions,
May Term, IS31.
Patrick S. Cromwell Petition to re
vs. move Admin
Asa Pate. 3 istrator.
T appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court, that the defendant is a
non resident of this State: is there
fore ordered, that publication be
made for six weeks in the iMorth-Ca-
rolina Free Press, that the s;dd Asa
Pate appear before our said Couit
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, to be
held for said county at the Court-
iousc in Tarborough, on the fourth
Monday in August next, then and
there to plead to issue, otherwise the
aid petition will be taken pro con-
fesso and heard ex parte.
Witness, Michael Hearn, Clerk
of said Court, at Tarborough, the
fourth Monday of May, A.D. 1831.
MICIIL. HEARN, C. C.
Price adv S3: 50. 44
Slate of JS'or Ill-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE C0UNTT.
Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions,
May Term, 1S31.
Joseph Bell )Judical J2t-
William B. Collins, )
Louis D. Wilson summoned as
garnishee.
T appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court, that the defendant is
not an inhabitant of this State: is
ordered, that publication be made in
the North-Carolina tree tress, that
the said William B. Collins appear
at the next Court of Pleas and Quar
ter Sessions, to be held lor said coun
ty at the Court-house in Tarborough,
on the fourth Monday in Augus?
next, and plead, answer or demur, or
iM cause will be heard ex parte and
iuuVment rendered accordingly.
Witness, mnjuAJuA. ntuAR,
of our said Court, at Tarborough, the
fourth Monday of May, A.D. 1831.
. MICH'L HEARN, C. C.
Price adv 3:50. 44
23, IS31.
Population of the U. States.
The Washington Glohe con
tains a table of the official cen
sus for 1330 excepting parts
of two wards in the city of New
York, and the State of Missis
sippi, from which no returns
have been received. We have
added an unofficial statement of
the present population of Mis
sissippi, and of the two wards
in New-York and have an
nexed the number of inhabit
ants according to the census of
1820. The figures prefixed in
dicate the relative rank of the
several States, according to
their present population:
1830. 1S20.
12 Maine, 399,453 29s,335
17 Vermont, 2S0.G79 235,674
IS N. Hampshire, 269,533 241,161
8 Massachusetts, 610,014 523,257
23 Rhode-Island, 97,210 S3,059
16 Connecticut, 297,711 275,248
1 New-York, 1,934,496 1,372,812
14 New-Jersey, 320,779 277,575
2 Pennsylv'a, 1,347,672 1,049,548
24 Delaware, 76,739 72,749
11 Maryland, 446,913 407,350 j
3 V irginia, 1,209,435 1,065,366
4 Ohio,
937,679 5S1,434
13 Indiana, 341,582
147,178
52,211
66.5S6
564,317
422,S13
611,829
502,741
340,9S9
127,901
75,448
153,407
33,039
14,246
20 Illinois, 157,575
21 Missouri, 140,CS4
6 Kentucky, 6S844
7 Tennessee, 6S4,822
5JST. Carolina, 738,470
9S. Carolina, 5S1,458
10 Georgia, 516,505
15 Alabama, 309,206
22 Mississippi, 97,865
19 Louisiana, 215,791
Dist. of Columbia, 39,S5S
Arkansas, 30,3S3
Florida, 34,725
Michigan, 31,12S
8,896
Total,- 12,762,975 9,635,205
Ofthis number there are
upwards of 2,000,000 slaves.
lJ
Ship Building. Our ship-
yards at present exhibit a scene
of bustle and activity such as! osition now on foot for effecting
we have never witnessed be-1 tne enlirc abolition of masonry
fore. The keels tor two brigs jin tins s!;ue by dissolving the
of about 300 tons have been Grand Chapter and Lodoe, and
laid at the yards of Mr. Jno.jby closing all the Lodge and
Bushall and Mr. J. M. Gncc, burning their charters without
and from the number of work- ireserve. This plan meets the
men employed, these vessels approbation of masons in this
will probably be ready to;coumVf as thev consider that
launch, in three months. ; time, "and the institutions of our
Mr. Gnce has also at his government, have rendered
yard, in 'full tide of successful m;1S0liry useless. We have, as
operation,' a Marine Railway, every bodv U10VVS no partiality
which is conducted with great' for ami-masonry, yet we ap
efheiency. Vessels from oneprove of the plan proposed, as
to two hundred tons are eleva- j tending to remove all causes
ted by one horse and a few i for the excitement, and we hope
men in two or three hours high !tne presscs throughout tho
and dry, and made ready for ; State will give it their attention,
the reception of the required , We have taken the foregoinrr
repairs to their bottoms. J he:paragrap, from the Dutchess
great expedition, safety, and . County Intelligencer of yester-
absence of strain on the ves
sel's frame, which attend this
mode of repair, unite in giving
it a decided preference over
that heretofore pursued of hea
ving vessels out.
Eliz. City Star.
George IV. Everitt, a quondam
Money Lender. It will be seen by
illC lUIIUttllli 11 U 141 iioiiLuvn jiu -
vertiser, that we as well as many ofiu i" '"ltJ V1 assernoie in a
our brother editors have been most i few days, and it is hoped the
pgregiously imposed on by the alore-
said G. W. Everitt. As we have
given publicity to his advertisement,
and thereby deceived some of our
readers perhaps, we deem it a duly
we owe them and the public, to make
his rascality known.
"An Advertisement has ap
peared in this, and in most of
the newspapers in South Car
olina and Georgia, (and North-
Carolina) for some weeks past,
bearing the enticing caption,
'Money! Money!! Money!!!' and
having the nethermost end
thereof bedraggled with, GEO.
W. EVER1TT, of Philadel
phia. To the original adver
tisement, by which so many of
us have been duped, was at
tached a request that the news
papers in S. C. and Georgia
would pubHsh the same for onrj
month, and forward their ac
counts. Needing the precious
metals, or their nigged repre
sentatives, more than we love,
value or honor either, we ac
cordingly did 'forward' our ac
count to a friend in Philadel
phia, asking of him the favor to
present and collect it. It now
becomes a dulv to nut our
friends and the public on their
guard by advertising this adver
tiser of Money as a pretty par
ticular villain and 'pickled ras
cal Read what follows, from
the reply of the gentleman to
whom we ient our bill for col
lection, and say if it is not even
so.
'The only remuneration that
I can promise you, is the plea
sure of advertising said man as
a miscreant and impostor. He
is not to. be found. And this
is the endorsing which your oill
must receive, Non est inventus.
On calling at the place, I learn
ed that about twenty bills from
disapppointed editors had been
sent in, and met the same fate.
You have therefore the comfort
which arises from company in
affliction.
Besides losing payment for
publishing the fellow's adver
tisement, we are minus Fifty
Cents postage on the two let
ters, to and from Philadelphia."
Abolition of Masonry. We
undnratnnd tht thm-n ; n r,r.
day, and most heartily do we
concur in the project. It has
long been our opinion that, un
der existing circumstances, the
members of the masonic order,
not only in this State, but
throughout the Union, would
act wisely to disband them
selves not only for a season,
but forever. The Grand Lodjre
i ,
will entirely dissolve the b'1)
..... j ..WKJU. HiV-- 1
Anti-masonry will then d,? an"
peace and harmony 1 restor
ed to many distrac and acl
tated commuuiti'
jyt l7. Com. Adv.
(LTTk three things most
difficult are to keep a sreret,
to forget an injury, and to rnako
good use of loisure.
Jan. 1831. 21