at peace with the world, and
our national debt nearly paid
oft. Secure iu such inestima
ble advantages, I would ask, for
wjiui purpose are wo urged to
change an administration, that
has been so beneficially em
ployed for our common welfare
Of what consequence is it to
the people of tins United States
that some of the subordinate
. -Ulcers ot government bave
oeen dismissed by Gen. Jack
son, provided the duties requi
red are faithfully performed by
their successors! Then let us
not rashly aid in the attempt to
disturb this prosperous condi
tion of our ali'drs, by widcavor
ltg to place them in untried
hands. J have the honor to be,
gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
IUONTKOUT S TOKES.
Executive Office, N. C. )
November 22d, 1831. 5
TUESDAY, NOVEMBEU 29713377
Cotton. Wc are gratified to
have it in our power to state,
that the price of Cotton has ad
vanced a shade iu this market.
Baled Cotton, of fair quality,
now readily commands 1 cents
per pound, and seed Cotton
$2 per hundred pounds.
Governors Message. In the
preceding columns the reader
will find the Message of Gover
nor Stokes to the General As
sembly. It will be seen that
the Governor has confined his
views, very appropriately, to the
Jocal concerns of the State, with
the exception of the merited en
comium on the present Nation
al Administration, with which
the message terminates. The
subjects brought to the view of
the General Assembly by the
Governor, are few in number,
but of sufficient masruitude to
occupy their attention during
the period usunlly allotted for
their deliberations. Upon the
whole, wc are much pleased
with this able State paper,
which is equally commendable
for its brevity and perspicuity.
New Papers.--XVc have rc
caived the second number of the
"North-Carolina Constitution
alist, and State Rights Advo
cate," published at Raleigh, by
Messrs. Ransom & Potter. It
is printed on an imperial sheet,
with handsome type, and its ed
itorial articles and selections
give promise of its ranking, in
point of ability and usefulness,
with the first journals of this
Stale and of its being an able
advocate also, of the present
Administration.
And, in our advertising col
umns, tho reader will find the
Prospectus of a new paper,
contemplated to be established
in this place.
The numerous periodicals
which have recently sprung into
existence in this State, speak
volumes in favor of the increas
ing liberality and intellectual
improvement of its citizens.
We hope, however, that the
proprietors of the new and of
,
the old establishments may not
deem it necessary, for their own
preservation or advancement,
to "cross or jostle" their com
petitors 'in the race for the pub
lic favor and patronage.
Virginia Several of the
Western Virginia papers are
"rgiug the propriety of a divi
sion of the State, "by a Iincrun
mnS along the Blue Ridge of
mountains." We should view
with regret the "Ancient Do
minion" siiorn of its dignity and
importance, which must inevita
bly be the case should the pro
posed division take place.
ft?" We learn from the New
bern Spectator, that Wm. Gas
ton, Lsq. has consented to re
present that town in the present
General Assembly, should the
people think proper to elect him
--and that Edward Stanly, Sq.
has withdrawn from the canvas,
lestcrday was the time ap
pointed for holding the election.
OAt the King of England's
Levee, Sept 21st, Mr. Van Bu
ten, the American Minister, was
iniroduced to the King by Lord
Palmerston, when Mr. V. 15.
delivered his credentials, which
were graciously received.
C?Thc Hon. John Ncl son,
charge d'affaires of the United
States, on a special mission to
Naples, hns sailed from New
York for Liverpool.
The Salem (Mass.) Gazette
expresses much delight at the
special mission of Mr. Nelson
to Naples, for the purpose of
effecting a settlement of Ame
rican claims upon that govern
ment, and adds: "If this at
tempt should be successful, of i
which wo have no doubt from
the peculiarly auspicious cir
cumstances of the times, it will
be the means of bringing into
Salem nearly a million ot dol
lars, which were heretofore
considered irrecoverable."
learn that on Wed
nesday, the 9th instant, James
Murphy, Esq. of Burke county,
was murdered by a man by the
name of Spencer. Spencer
has not been apprehended.
Salisbury Car.
(fcyWc arc requested to announce
Major Wuitmel K. Bulluck, as a
candidate at the next election for the
oflico of Sheriff of this county.
(TpEldcr Thomas D. Armstrong,
of Chatham, will preach at the Falls
of Tar River on Wednesday after the
3d Sunday in December; Thursday,
Shell Bank; Friday and Saturday,
larboro 4th Sunday, Deep Creek;
Monday, Conoconaiy; Tuesday, Hal
ifax town; Wednesday, Quanky Cha
pel; Thursday, Austin Mills: Friday,
Bear Swamp; Saturday, Mearns' Cha
pel, Nash county. Coin.
il 1 1 TJ
MARRIED,
In Scotland Neck, on the lOlh
inst. by the Rev. Joseph II. Saun
ders, Dr. Alexander Hall, of War
ren ton, to Miss Louisa J. C larky of
Halifax count-.
Price Current.
At Tarboro', Norfolk $ New-York
NOV. 22.
Bacon,
Beeswax, -Brandy,
apple
Coffee, -Corn,
Cotton, -Cotton
baging
Flour, supf.
Iron,
Lard, - -Molasses,
-Sugar,
brown,
Salt, Turks I.
Wheat, -Whiskey,
-
per Tar'o. ATor'k. A. Y'A-
lb 7 8 7 8 9 11
20 25 20 23 19 23
Sail 60 fit 56 60 37 40
lb 16 18 11 13 11 13
bu'l 40 45 62 64 58 60
lb 7i 7i 7$ 9 8 10
yd 20 25 18 19
bbl $5 5$ $4$ ' 5 5i
lb 5 6 4 5 4 6
7 8 9 10 9 11
gall 40 45 24 30 27 34
ib 10 12 6 7J 5 9
bu'l SO 100 50 5C 50 56
- 1 70 80 ,99 113
gall 1 40 50 34 36 35 33
Jusl lieceived,
And for sale at this Office,
Lawrence & Lemay's
NOR TH CAROLINA
Price 10 cents each, 75 cents a
dozen, 4 dollars for half a gros?, 7
dollars a gross, &c.
Tarboro', Oct. 8, 183U
RAN AWAY from the
Subscriber, in May Court
week last, a bright mulatto
boy named
About 19 or CO years of age, 5 feet 6
or 7 inches high, thick set and well
bui t he has a scar under his jaw,
(j Hunk the left jaw,)' and thick an
gles. He is a shrewd fellow, and will
perhaps alter his name and attempt to
Pass as a free man. His father is a
ree negro, named Hardy Lassiter,
''ving on Toisnot. The above re
ward will be given for John's appre
hension, if delivered to me in Edge
combe county, or secured in any Jail
so that I can get him again. All per
sons are hereby forbid harboring:, em
ploying, or carrying oft' said boy, un
der the penalty of the law.
SAMUEL FARMER.
Nov. 2S, 1S31. 15
ANOTHER invitation is again of
I m fered to the lovers of Good Bar
gains, in season for their acceptance,
Who are just receiving, direct from
New Fork, an additional supply of
FANCY, STAPLE, AND
Miscellaneous Articles,
Embracing every item their former
extensive bales had rendered them
deficient in
Amongst their assort-
merit will be found th
'How
it) if vc-
ry desirable goods, viz:
Super black, blue, olive, 7 p I . v
brown, and luixt, ylUlliS.
A great variety of Cassimcres &Satinetts.
Drab cloths and camblets for Cloak's,
White, ved, and green Flannels, cheap.
Ladies silk, merino, Circassian and cam
blet Cloaks, made in various styles.
Splendid Merino Shawls and Scarfs.
Black and col'd Gro dc Naples and Le
vantine.
120
Pieces Calicoes, newest and most
f.lihirtnaft1r ktl'lo ltm ill nnr
at 10 cents per yard,
English Sc French silk Hosiery & Gloves.
Marabout, Organdine, and o'thcr fancy
shoulder handkerchiefs.
Rich carved & shell tuck Combs.all sizes.
4-4 and 6-4 plain Bobbinetts,
Bombazeens and Bombazetts, great bar
gains. Extra rich bonnet, belt and cap Ribbons.
Ladies and misses prunella and Bolivar
Shoes and clippers.
Ladies morocco, calf and seal skin Shoes
and Boots.
Lace and Swiss muslin Capes.
'lODO air cn s aml ,)0's Shoes and
J JSJJ Boots, comprising all qualities
and sizes, at little more than half price.
Spurn Cotton, extremely cheap.
Men's & boys fur Hats, cxtraor'y cheap. I
Unbleached and bleached Shirtings and
Sheetings, all qualities & widths.cheap.
Cloths suitable for negro winter clothing.
Point & duffle Blankets, remark'y cheap.
Cotton Bagging and Bale Rope, low.
ALSO
Hardware, Cutlery and Crockery toge
ther with Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Cheese, Jamaica t N.E. Rum, Cogniac
Brandy, Holland (Jin, Whiskey, &c.
AH of which, with many ether ar
ticles, having been bought by the re
sident partner in New-York since the
late great fall in goods, and principal
ly at auction sales, they are enabled to
off :! them at prices materially lower
than 1hcy even anticipated.
It is unnecessary for them to say
that ticy will not be undersold by
any one. in Tarboro'', as of that
their numerous friends and custom
ers are wet I convinced, and we are
determined to pursue the same cheap
system which has hitherto characteri
sed our establishment, and will give
as much for COTTON, in barter, as
any person in town.
Tarboro', 21st Nov. 1S31. 14
PROPOSALS,
For publishing in the town of Tar
borough, N.C. a weekly newspa
per, to be edited
13Y BENJAMIN R. NINES,
TO BE CALLED THE
Genius of Liberty.
JN offering these proposals to the
public, we have but little to say.
The utility of the public press, its be
nign agency in disseminating useful
intelligence among the people, its in
trinsic use to all classes of mankind,
will leave to the Editor no necessity
for accompanying this prospectus
with any apology.
In politics we are determined to
take our stand on the ramparts of the
Constitution, fearlessly defending its
principles as they were construed and
practised by Washington, Jefferson
and Madison. We shall oppose with
equal zeal the two extremes of our
union, nullification and consolidation.
We are opposed to the present Tariff
and to a laliludinarian construction
of the Constitution in all matters
whatsoever. We believe, however
that both a judicious Tariff and a re
stricted and judicious system of In
ternal Improvement by the General
Government to be both constitutional
and expedient. We were anions the
first to avow our preference for Gen.
Jackson to the Presidency, and since
his elevation to that high station we
have seen much to approve, and but
little to condemn. We are therefore
sincere and devoted advocates for his
re-election.
It is but too frequently that the
liberty of an unshackled press dege
nerates into licentiousness, and ?n
stead of pursuing that manly and
honorable course which can alone en
sure the triumph of correct principles,
becomes the organ of fulsome adula
tion towards some, and of heated and
acrimonious invective towards others.
Such our paper shall never be. We
have deliberately established the prin
ciples which ought to govern us, and
we arc determined strictly to adhere
lo them whatever the consequences
may be.
The arts and sciences, literature,
commerce and agriculture, will be
among tho principal objects to which
our piper will lend its aid. Towards
the support and advancement of reli
gion, (the most sacred of all obliga
tions,) wc will at all times lend our
feeble assistance. The Ladies, too,
will not be neglected. A portion of
our piper will at all times be devoted
to their instruction and amusement.
TF.iniS.
The Genius of Liberty will be publish
ed on a super-royal sheet, with materials
entirely new, at $2 50cts. per annum,
payable in advance. If not paid in ad
vance the price will be $3 50.
The paper will appear as soon as a suf
ficient number of subscribers shall he ob
tained. Holders of subscription lists will
please return them by the 15th of De
cember next.
Tarborough, 24th Nov. 1831.
HpIIE Subscriber respectfully in--
forms the public, that he coniinues
to manufacture at his shop in Tarbo
rough, near the bridge,
Gins & Fanning Mills,
Of the latest and most approved con
struction, lie will make his work,
as heretofore, in the best manner and
as expeditiously as possible. Persons
will please apply to Mr. Benj. JM.
Jackson, in my absence.
JOHN IVILSON.
Tarboro', Nov. 2S, 1S31. 15
To my Country Friends
npIIE cxtraordinory success which
has of late attended my office is
unexampled, and has caused the jea
lousies of some of the small fry who
have advertised prizes and given
names of persons never in existence.
I actually sold, in the two last Lotte
ries, the second Capital in each Lot
tery which can be proved by my
books, and likewise by the Managers.
Added to the above, are sixteen oth
er tickets with three numbers, con
sisting of G000, 3000, 1000, 800, 600,
500, &c. Such real success never at
tended any other Lottery Office in
the United States.
A Lottery will be drawn every
Wednesday. Orders must be addres
sed to me only, as follows
S. J. SYL V ESTER,
130 Broadway, New-York.
I have permission lo refer to the
Managers, Messrs. Yates & Mcln
tyre. The following splendid Class
es will soon be drawn.
Nov. 1G Class No. 11 all prizes
and truly brilliant 840,000, 10,000,
&c. Tickets only 10. One num
b. r $10, no number or blank $4. A
package costs $220, on which a very
liberal allowance will be made, and
must draw Sll5 60. Thus very lit
tle can be lost by taking a package.
Halves and quarters in proportion.
Dec. 14 Class No. 12 extra bril
liant $ 10,000, 20,000, 10,000.
Tickets only $10. Sixty-six num
bers, ten drawn.
Jan. 11 Class 13 small scheme,
few tickets S30.000. 10.000. 48
numbers, 7 drawn. 16 tickets in a
package. Tickets only 10.
The above are given so that my
country friends -may have full time
to write. All those who patronise
Sylvester, either in New-York or
Pittsburgh, are entitled to the Repor
ter and Counterfeit Detector and Price
Current. Be very particular to ad
dress all letters and orders to
S. J. SYLVESTER,
Nov. IS? 1. 14 Netc- York.
Sale of Negroes,
Crop, Stock, &c.
QN MONDAY, the 19th of 'De
cember next, the Subscribers, as
Administrators of Joel Battle, de- "
ceased, will sell at Public Sale, at the
Hag Marsh farm, five miles below
the Falls of Tar river, all the Stock
of Horses, Mules, Hogs, $c. all the
Crop of every kind-all the Planta
tion Jools, i-c. belonging to said
tarm, with sundry other articles. At
the same time aud place will be sold
Thirty-five or forty Xegroes,
Of different ages, sizes and sexes, all
very likely and of good character.
A credit of six months will be giv
en, upon the purchaser's giving bond
with good security before the proper
tv is removed.
WILLIAM II. BATTLE,
AMOS J. BATTLE.
Edgecombe Co. Nov. 15, 1S31.
Y virtue of a Deed of Trust, for se
curing the payment of certain.
debts therein specified, the Subscri
ber as Trustee, will sell before the
Court-house door in Tarborough, on
Monday, the 10th day of December
next, to the highest bidder for ready
money, all the right and title which
belongs to Richard Hines, Sen'r, to
tne toilowing
Tracts of Land, viz:
The first, lying and being in the.
County of Edgecombe, on the north,
side of Town Creek, adjoining of the
lands of Richard Hines, Jun'r, Peter
Evans, Nathan Marlow, dee'd, and
others containing 750 acres, more
or less.
THREE OTHER TRACTS OP
LAND, situate, lying and being in
Pitt county, on the south side of Tar
river, (i. c.) The first tract of those ia
Pitt, is lying on both sides of Juni-"
per run, and in the fork of the same,
adjoining of the lands of William Ad
ams, Edmund Evans, Enoch Ed
wards and others containing 160 a
cres, be the same more or less.
The Clay Root tract of land is
bounded by the lands of John Had
dock, Sen'r, Joshua Smith, and oth
erscontaining 300 acres, more or
less.
Also, another tract, purchased of
John G. Blount containing 300 acres,
more or less, and is bounded by the
lines of the land belonging to John
Boyd, Henry Hardy, John Grist, and
others.
Those tracts will be sold in the ro
tation as before mentioned the sale
to commence at or about 12 o'clock.
The Subscriber makes known that
he will not be liable to the purcha
sers no further than he is authorised
by said Deed of Trust.
Charles IV. Knight, Trustee.
N. B. This Deed of Trust is dated
April 2Gth, 1831 if any other per
sons haye any prior claims of any
kind to any of the above premises,
they are hereby notified to attend on
the day of sale and make it known.
Chs. IV. Knight, Trustee.
Nov. 5, 1831. 12-5
N Saturday or Sunday, the 28th
or 29th ult. the Subscriber lost,
on the road leading from his house to
Mrs. Cloman's, a large calf-skin
Pocket Book,
With between SG0 and SS0 in money
in it, viz: one $50 bill, the remainder
$5 bills and smaller it also contain
ed the following papers:
One note of hand vs. Richard Grist, pay
able to By thai Staton, for g435 75, da
ted 26th March, 1829, and payable six
montlis afterdate, with interest.
One do. vs. Ezekiel Staton, payable to
same, for $12, due April 5, 1830.
One due bill, given to same by John Bem
bry, for $8 66, with a credit of $2, da
ted Jan. 20, 1830.
One note, vs. Wilkinson Joyner, payable
to myself, for 6, due 1st Jan. 1831.
One receipt, vs. Wm. Biggs, Constable,
for a note for 50 dollars, placed in his
hands for collection, the property of
Wm. Clark vs. B. II. Bell and W. K.
Bulluck.
With a bundle of accounts and other
papers not now recollected. All per
sons are hereby forbid trading for said
papers. The" Subscriber offers a re
ward of Ten Dollars for the delivery
of the Pocket Book and contents, or,
Twenty five Dollars for the appre
hension of any person who shall try
to conceal it, so that they can be con
victed thereof.
BAKER STATON.
Nov. 17, 1S31. 14-3
Constables' Blanks for sale.
AT THIS OFFICE.