store of tho Misses Putfiam, on
the east side, of Fayctlcville
street; and though the citizens,
with their fire engine, and mem
bers of Assembly and strangers
id the city, soon assembled, and
used every exertion in their
power to put a stop to the ra
cing element, it was apparent
that the only way to stop the
progress of the flames, would
be to blow up those houses to
the north and south of the fire,
winch it not removed, would
soon be embraced in the de
struction. Several buildings
were uccoruingly blown up as
soon as powder could be pro
cured for the parpose, and to
this and to the active exertions
of the citizens occupying ihe
western side of the "street in
keeping the roofs and sides of
their houses covered with wet
blankets, it is owing, that the
whole of Fayetteville street, and
perhaps the entire city was not
destroyed.
Great exertions were made
to prevent the extension of thn
lire beyond the drug store of
Messrs. Williams & Haywood.
For this purpose, the Market
house was pulled down, but all
was in vain; the flames reached
the largo store of Messrs. B. B.
Smith, the Post-oftice, and sev
eral houses on llargett-strcet,
which were all destroyed. But
the stores next to the Post
oflice, occupied by Messrs.
Turner & Hughes, booksellers,
being blown up, as well as some
other outbuildings on Mr. John
Stuart's lot, the fire was there
arrested, and his dwelling
house saved.
The occupants of the stores
nearest to the one in which the
fire commenced, had no time to
Bavc their goods, and therefore
lost nearly the whole of their
dock in trade; those more re
motely situated, were fortunate
enough to save the principal
part of their stock.
It is a remarkable fact, that
this calamity had its origin in
nearly the same spot, and had
the same extension, as the great
fire which desolated our city in
the year 110. The only dif
ference is. that the large house
at the cornerof Fayetteville and
Morgan streets, then owned by
John Marshall, was destroyed,
and in the prevent case, a large
house in the same situation, oc
cupied by his son, escaped the
flumes.
It is not at present known
how the fire originated. The
occupiers of the store are con
fident that no fire was on the
hearth when they left it the pre
ceding evening.
Several Members of the Le
gislature were particularly ac
tive in their exertions to stop
the ravages of the fire. To
mention names might be invi
dious; we therefore forbear.
Too much praise cannot be be
stowed on the colored popula
tion, who used every exertion
in their power to be serviceable
on the occasion.
It is impossible, in the confu
sion incident to such a calami
ty, to ascertain with absolute
certainty the precise loss which
each individual has sustained,
but we subjoin such a state
ment of the loss as we are ena
hled to gather, and will in our
next paper, publish any addi
tional particulars which may be
deemed interesting.
Here follows a list of the suf
ferers, fur which we have no
room. ThoRegistcrofthel3th,
says 'the aggregate loss may be
safely estimated at from eighty
to a hundred thousand dollars,
and the number of houses de
stroyed, including out-houses, at
about sixty. puhiic meetings
A , urcu ,ie,u at Uuleigh, and
-"im mie.es appointed , to soli
cit subscrintinrio t, r,....i
.TMM"a lw uuuiu pre
sont relief to those of the suffer
ers who are in need of it also,
lu "certain the individual loss
and to distribute the funds
rciibeu by such subscriptions ac
cording to rim
sufferers. The Mngfetrnte of
ui rayeueville has for-
Itm ft nr I . ,,
"uiuu sum ot fctfo, col
lected in that tnwn ti,n
UiU iu-
Hcf ot the sufferers in Raleigh,
wiui an intimation of some fur
ther assistance. The Fayette
ville Observer says, the origin
of the fire at Ral
sed to have been the leaving of
asnes in a tub, in some apart
ment of the house.
From the Washington N. C. Union,
January 13.
Fire. We regret tn lo-im
that the saw and grist mills of
Mr. Hans llardison, at the Old
Ford, were entirely consumed
by fire on Wednesday night last.
A severe loss to a very industri
ous citizen. We have not un
derstood how the fire was sup
posed to have originated.
K?3 A prospectus has been is
sued for a new weekly paper to
ue puonsnecl in Elizabeth City.
ii is to be called the North
Carolina Advocate, and will he
edited by Edward A. McJNally,
who promises to support Gen.
Jackson for re-election to the
I residency. ib.
Superior Courts. The fol
lowing is the arrangement of
the Circuits for 1832:
Spring. Autumn.
Edenton, Judge Svain,.Tudgc Donncll,
Newborn, Martin, Strange,
Haleigh, Daniel, Norwood,
Hillsburo', Strange, Martin,
Wilmington, Norwood, Daniel,
Morganlon, Donnell, Swain.
Shad have recently been sold
in the Savannah market at one
dollar each.
Salt. Accounts from Turks
Island to Dec. 1G, say Salt had
risen from 16 to 20 cents, and
was very scarce.
Owing to the severity of
the season, the inhabitants of
the Eastern Shore of Maryland
havo been unable to lay in a
sufficient supply of Salt, and
that anicle was selling a few
days since at $5 per bushel.
Suicide. We learn from the
Elizabeth City Star, that a man
by the name of Moses Well
born, of Pasquotank county,
"shuffled off this mortal coil" at
the Lake Drummond Hotel on
Thursday last, by cutting his
throat. He committed the act
on Wednesday, but lingered un
til Thursday night.
Hillsborough, Jan. 7. Mr.
Daniel Lynch, of this county,
committed suicide on Tuesday
afternoon last, by cutting his
throat with a razor. We un
derstand the act was committed
immediately after he had dined
as heartily as usual; and was
probably caused by a momenta
ry aberration of mind. Rec.
FOREIGN.
Latest from Europe. By
the ships George Canning, from
Liverpool and the Havre, from
Havre Liverpool dates to the
25th Nov. and Havre to the
24th, have been received at
New-York.
In England, the Cholera still
excites considerable apprehen
sion several additional cases
had occurred at Sunderland and
elsewhere. The papers teem
vnh accounts of meetings, dis
turbances, riots, want and sick
ness. There is a decline in the
prices of Cotton.
In France, the King has cre
tcd 36 new peers for life with
a view of abolishing the heredi
tary peerage
The papers contain nothing
turther of importance.
MARRIED,
In this county, on Thursday even
mg last, by Joshua Pender, Eq. Mr.
Joseph Jenkins to Miss Rilla Hop
kins, daughter of Mr. Frederick Hop
kins. In Martin county, on Tuesday last,
by William S. Rayner, Eq Mr.
Hitliam IV. Ward to Miss Lucy
Bryan, daughter of Mr. John Bryan.
Price Current,
At Tarboro Norfolk $ New- York.
-V. Y'k
9 10
19 20
37 42
11 13
56 63
7 10
12 17
H 7
4 5
9 10
27 32
Beeswax. -
Brandy, apple
Cotiec,
Corn,
Cotton,
Cotton hagingj
r lour, supt.
Iron,
Lard, - -Molasses,
-
gall
Sucrir, brown,
lb
5 7
58 02
99 112
31 32
Salt, Turks Ubu'l
Wheat, -Whiskey,
- fgall
will be given at the resi
dence of Col. 1JKNNKT
II. HELL, on Tuesday
Evening, the 21th inst.
Jan. 12, 18.32.
The noted llace Horse,
xvxoRTSsZaUn Torpors,
TWTLL STAND again at my Stable
the next season. Further partic
ulars will be made known in due lime.
WM. MOODY.
Mount Forest, Northampton
county, Jan. 10, 1832.
22
Notice,
HHIIE Subscriber wishes lo sell a
X TRACT OF LAND, containing
91SJ acres, about two or three miles
from Tar river, convenient to a Saw
Mill, and well timbered. The Land
is good and well adapted to the cul
ture of Corn, Cotton and Tobacco. It
will be sold on accommodating terms,
or exchanged for Western country
Land.
ALSO, one HOUSE &
LOT in Oxford, containing
10 acres, and a large and
commodious House, and ex
cellent water on it.
A great Bar-
gain may be had.
One 13 rick House and Lot, conve
nient to business, a fine stand for a
store.
Two other Houses and Lots and
200 acres of Land, one mile and a
half or two miles from Oxford 500
or COO acres of Land, in small lots,
say from 350 down to 27 acres.
Also, 20 beds and furniture, and
some Household and Kitchen Furni
ture. Likewise two fine Jenneys,
now with foal, and two likely young
Jacks, foaled last Spring. All the
above will be sold on accommodating
terms or for cash, a Great Bargain
may be had.
PARKER F. STONE.
Jan. 3, 1S32. 22-3
RAN AWAY from the
Subscriber, in May Court
week last, a bright mulatto
boy named
About 19 or 20 years of age, 5 feet 6
or 7 inches high, thick set and well
built he has a sear under his jaw,
(! think the left jaw,) and thick an
cles. He is a shrewd fellow, and will
perhaps alter his name and attempt to
pass as a free man. His father is a
free negro, named Hardy Lassiter,
living 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 1 can get him again. All per
sons are hereby forbid harboring, em
ploying, or carrying off said boy, un
der the penalty of the Uw.
SAMUEL FARMER.
Nov. 28, 1631. 1
JAN.
Bacon.
10.
per
lb
gall
lb
bu'l
lb
yd
bbi
lb
Tar1. Xor-k.
7 8 7 8
20 22 19 20
60 80 45 50
13 16 13 14
40 45 45 50
7i 7$ 7 J 8 J
16 20
$S 5 g5j 6
5 G 4$ 5
7 8.89
40 45 25 33
10 12 6 74
75 80 55 GO
70 80
40 50 43 45
JuJuM
A NOTHEU invitation is again of
iJ fered to the lovers of Good Bar
gains, in season for their acceptance,
mt WAmm & m
Who are just receiving, direct from
New-York, an additional supply of
FANCY, STAPLE, AND
Miscellaneous Articles,
Embracing every item their former
extensive sales had rendered them
deficient in Amongst their assort
ment will be found the following ve
ry desirable goods, viz:
Super black, blue, olive, )p it c
brown, and mixt, jwlUlIlS,
A great variety of Cassimeres&Satinetts.
Drab cloths and camblets for Cloaks,
White, red, and green Flannels, clfeap.
Ladies silk, merino, Circassian and cam-
blet Cloaks, made in various styles.
Splendid Merino Shawls and Scarfs.
Black and coPd Gro tie Naples and Le
vantine. 10 Pieces Calicoes, newest and most
fashionable style, commencing
at 10 cents per yard,
English 6c French silk Hosiery Sc Gloves.
Marabout, Organdine, and other 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 Slippers.
Ladies morocco, calf and seal skin Shoes
and Boots.
Lace and Swiss muslin Capes.
5()fl() Pair Men's and boys Shoes and
Bor,ts, comprising all qualities
and sizes, at little more than half price.
Spun Cotton, extremely cheap.
Men's & boys fur Hats, cxtraor'y cheap.
Unbleached and bleached Shirtings and
Sheetings, all qualities & widths.chcap.
Cloths suitable tor negro winter clothing.
Point Sc duffle Blankets, remark'y cheap.
Cotton Bagging and Bale Hope, tow.
ALSO "
Hardware, Cutlery and Crockery toge
ther with Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Cheese, Jamaica & N.E. Hum, Cogniac
Brandy, Holland Gin, Whiskey, kc.
All of which, with many other ar
ticles, having been bought by the re
sident parlner in New-York since the
late great fall in goods, and principal
ly at auction sales, they are enabled to
offer them at prices materially lower
than they even anticipated.
It rs unnecessary for them to say
that they will not be undersold by
any one in Tarboro as cf that
their numerous friends and custom
ers arc ivcl I convinced, and we are
determined to pursue the same cheap
system which has hitherto characteri
sed our establishment, and will give
as much lor LU1 1 ON, in barter, as
any person in town.
Tarboro', 21st Nov. 1831. 14
JVilliamsborough Academy.
MR. WM. P. FORREST, who has
ui :
uau i:uusiuciauie cAjJCiiciiuc Hi
the instruction of youth, has consent
ed to succeed Mr. Wilson as Princi
pal of this Institution. The exercises
will be resumed on the third Mon
day in January next. The usual
preparatory course ot studies will be
taught; also some of the most impor
tant branches of Mathematics, Natu
ral and Moral Philosophy and Rheto
ric. Mr. Forrest has procured a
competent assistant, and it is hoped
that the various advantages attending
an institution ot this kind, situated in
a village. and neighborhood noted for
health and morality, together with
close attention to business, will secure
to the institution a liberal patronage.
Tuition, per session, (five months) gl2 50
Board, do. - - 40 00
Payable semi-annually in advance.
Students will furnish their candle3.
Leonard Henderson,
William Rulards,
P. Hamilton, J Trustees.
Richard Sneed,
Thos. Turner, J
Dec. 29, 1S31. 21-3
Blacksmithing.
IHE Subscribers have opened the
blacksmith Shop formerly occu
pied by Eli Howell, at the residence
of 13. II. BELL, and are prepared to
execute all kinds of Blacksmilhing on
the most reasonable.terms, viz:
For making Dagon ploughs of sheet iron,
95 cents strapping do. 35 cents
pointing do. 25 cents. Making fluke
hoes, 62 1 centsnew laying do. 40 cts.
Laying axes, 40 cents jumping do. 25
cents. Making grubbing hoes, 60 cts.
laying do. 40 cents.
And all other work in proportion.
Iron will be furnished customers at
reasonable prices. Produce at mar
ket price will be received in pay
ment. We pledge ourselves for the
faithful performance of all work sent
to the shop.
RENNET II. SELL,
ROBERT PEPPER.
Jan. 7, 1832. - 21.5
5U
NEW-YORK,
TIESPECTFULLY informs the
public, that he has officos in
I ittsburg, Pa. Baltimore, Md. and
J atterson, N. J. Any orders for
tickets, collection of accounts, pur
chase or sale of goods, or any other
business, will meet same attention as
on personal application, if addressed
to either of the above offices. In ad
dition to the before named, Sylvester
has confidential agents in most of the
cities in the United States. Also,
connections in London and Liver
pool. Persons requiring any trans
actions in England will find it to their
advantage to call on the Subscriber.
To distant Patrons
I have been solicited to give a list
of large Lotteries soon to be drawn,
which I now do, and would state that
they are under the management of
Yates & Mclntyre, to whom I beg to
refer those unacquainted with me. I
am regularly licensed bv the several
Slates to Vend authorised tickets in
all cases those sold at my office are the
originals, and thus not subject to error.
Large Lotteries soon to be drawn.
Dec. 31 Philad. Union Canal
$25,000, 10,000, 40 of 1000, &c.
Tickets glO.
Jan. 11 N. York, No. 15 S30.-
000, 10,000, &c. Tickets 10.
Jan. 20 Va. Dismal" Swamp
S20.000, 10,000, 100 of 1000. Tick
ets S10.
Jan. 28 Philad. Union Canal
Sl0,000. Tickets S10.
Feb. 8 N. York, No. 1 S30,000
10,000, &c. Tickets $8.
N. B. A New-York Lottery will
be drawn every Wednesday those
who remit money will have tickets
sent them in the first good scheme.
The Reporter contains official draw
ing, and is sent to all who patronize
S. J. SYLVESTER,
New- York, Baltimore, Md. Pitts
burg, Pa. or Palerson, N. J.
Notice
nnHE Subscribers having dissolved
A copartnership, request all persons
indebted to them to come forward
and make payment by February Court
next, else they will find their papers
in an officer's hands.
D. HOPKINS.
J. HOPKINS.
(JpThe business will be continued
at the old stand, by the Subscriber, on
his own account. The highest prices
will fre given for cotton, corn, and
pork, in payment of debts, or barter
for goods.
JARRETT HOPKINS.
Tarboto,) Dec 22, 1631. 19-3
npHE Exercises of my Academy
will oe resumed on the second
Monday of January and terminate the
second Monday of December follow
ing, allowing a vacation of two weeks
in the summer. The course of in
struction shall embrace the Latin and
Greek languages and the various
branches of an English education.
Being myself a parent, I know the so
licitude felt by others for the welfare
and improvement of their children.
and will act a parent's part towards
those comnnltea to my care. In the
discharge of the various duties attach
ed to my vocation, it shall be my
purpose to impart to my pupils a cri
tical knowledge of our own language,
and the different branches of the Ma
thematics, together with those sub
lime sciences, Astronomy, Philoso
phy and Chemistry branches (gene
rally too much neglected) though they
occupy an inferior degree on the scale
of science, are in most conditions of
life of paramount importance. As a
situation for the instruction of youths,
few places combine more advantages
its high and healthy situation, with
a spring inferior to none in the State,
a spacious and commodious building
with a fireplace to each room, and
what is more desirable, it is entirely
secluded from scenes of vice and im
morality (for which youths so often
contract a fondness by frequent inter
course with such). My residence is
situated one mile and a half from Mr.
Simms', 16 from Louisburg and 21
from Warrenton.
My terms will be 40 per sessiou,
including board, tuition, bedding, &c,
in advance.
(jLetters directed to Ransom's
Bridge P. O. Nash county, N. C.
M. R, GARRETT.
Nov. 28, 1831. !7eo3