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Tarborough, Edgecombe County, N. 0. Tuesday, November Hi, 1826.
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THE "FREE PRESS,"
By Geo. Howard,
Is published weekly, (every Tuesday,) at
7,r0 DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num
bers,) if paid within one month after Sub
scribers commence receiving their papers
?'::: Dollars b Cents, if paid within
months and Three Dollars at theexpi
r.uicn of the year. Subscribers at liberty to
k;; continue at any time on paying arrears.-
Advertisements not exceeding 16 lines will
be inserted at 50 cents the first insertion, and
2', cents each continuance. Longer ones at
that rate for every 16 'lines.
Letters addressed to the Editor must be
f.ist paid.
X7James Simmons, Esq. postmaster at
Halifax, is our general agent for that vicinity .
11. Johnston,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
tflSHES to inform his friends and
the public generally, that he has
iust returned from New-York, with his
Vull supply of newly imported GOODS,
in his line of business, such as
Superfine Cloths of the most fashion
able colors, cio. cassimeres ao. a
handsome assortment of Nestings
also, a complete assortment of
Trimmings, c.
All of. which he is determined to sell
low for Cash, or on a credit to punctual
customers. ile yet continues at his
late stand, nearly opposite the Court
house, where he will thankfully receive
all orders in his line of business, and
pledges himself to execute the same in
the most fashionable and neatest manner.
Tarborough, Oct. 5, 1S2G. 7
'Notice.
AS stolen out of the house of the
Subscriber, some time in December
ast, a double cased .
SILVER WATCH,
Made by J. Williams, London, No. 40i5
the outer case is rather large for the
innt. - ' 1 t l uitrn
uiuci uusc, aim mucii iiueKer. rivL
DOLLARS reward will be given for
such information as will lead to the re
covery of it by
Joseph Harrington.
Tarborough, Oct. 1 9, 1825. 1 1
Mrs Sneader,
TTASjust received a part of her fall
suppiy oi articles in her line com
prising a general assortment of Leghorn
and Strjnv Bonnets, silk and satin do.
tancy colored Uros de Naples silks do.
silks and satins superb belt ribbons,
ostrich leathers, curls, necklaces, &c. &c.
She has also received a few elegant PAT
TERN BONNETS, direct from New-
lork, which she considers worthy the
inspection of the ladies in this vicinity.
Halifax, Nov. 1, 1S2G. -
Drs. Dancy & lloijkin,
TTAVING entered into Co-partncr-
AJL ship, beg leave to .inform the citi
zens of Edgecombe, that they are prepa
red to enter into the practice ot the va
rious branches of their professional du
tics, (viz.) Midwifery, Surgery, and
the Practice of Medicine. Orders left
at their residences or at their shop, will
be promptly attended.
They also inform the Public, that
they have furnished themselves w ith a
fresh and plentiful supply of Medicines,
and intend keeping on hand a like sup
ply, which they will sell at wholesale or
retail, upon as low terms as they can be
purchased in any part of the State.
Tarboro', Sept. 1, 1820. 3
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the Sub
scriber, on Sunday ; night, the
12th of March last, a negro wo-
i nm t r i . r o
man, namea ruiibi, auuui o
years old, nearly five feet high,
yellow complexion, spare made, has a
mild look and genteel appearance, (for
anero,) when well dressed; she is an
expert hand at roguery, and is well cal
culated to deceive unless tightly and
nosely examined. She was seduced a
ay by a black free negro, Carter New
torn by name, a shoemaker by trade,
ho is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 or
S inches high, thick set, has a pleasant
countenance and very white teeth,
which he shews very much when speak
ing or laughing: he'is strongly suspect
ed of being a runaway slave. In my
former advertisement, I stated that from
treats which the wench made prior to
tar clonement. thev would, by chang
ing their names, and getting forged free
papers', endeavor to make their, escape
to some free state: since that time, thcy
tave been lurkinir about .Halifax town,
n the vicinity of which, thev probably
a,'e at this time. All persons are for-
warncd from harboring or carrying off
snid nesrro under the penalty ol the law.
Hie above reward, with all reasonable
fitarges, will be paid for securing said
Ionian in any jail, so that I get her
.oa:r, cr for her deliveryto me.
Lunstprd J V. Scott.
Halifax co. N. C.
J). Richards Co.
CHEAP STORE,
IN TJlllBO HOUGH.
rjPHE Public are informed, that, the
- Subscribers have lately returned
from .New-York, with a fresh supply of
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
Which they are now opening at the
Store belonging to Mr. Parker, and di
rectlT opposite Mr. Pender's Tavern,
all of which will be 'offered at their usu
al low prices. At present may ho found
among many others, the following" ar
ticles: ' - ...
Irisli POTATOES COFFEE, TEA, ,
Muscovado SUGAR -Loaf do. ' '
CANDLES MOLASSES,
N. E. RUM VV. I. do French BRANDY,
Holland GIN Country do. WHISKEY,
TOBACCO ALLSPICE PEPPER,
INDIGO SNUFF POWDER SHOT.
DRY GOODS.
Superfine blue, black, mixed & olive Cloths;
Superfine Cassimeres; blue, mixed, green
and drab Plains;
Sattinetts, Bombazetts and Bombazines; .
White, red and yellow Flannels; rose and
point Blankets;
Cotton and 'woolen Stockings; cotton and
.woolen Socks; -
Northern manufactured Negro Cloths;
Dark and light ground Calicoes 8c Chintzes;
Furniture Calico; cotton Cambricks,
Muslins; Jaconett do. . , , , .
Muslin Robes; Book Muslin, plain fc figured;
Irish Linens; Lawns: trench Cambric;
Cotton Shirting; Domestic Cottons, white
and colored; , :
Canton and Italian Crapes; -
Green, pink and white Florences; '
Laventees; Sarsenetts; bmchews;
Canton Crape and Silk Shawls; "
Cassimere, merino, muslin & cotton Shawls;
Silk, muslin, linen & cotton Handkerchiefs;
Furniture and narrow corded Dimity; .
Russia Diaper and Diaper Table Cloths;
Oil Cloths; Bed Quilts and Bcdticks;
Ladies Leghorn and Straw Bonnets;
OCllll t-iilCll 3 1111V. -
and roram do. - - -
Ladies' dress and walking Shoes;
Gentlemen's Boots, Bootees and Shoes; Ne
gro Shoes;
Gentlemen's Plaid Cloaks and Plaids; :
Carpeting; cotton Bagging; Osnaburgs; ,,
Trunks; Cordage for packing Cotton;
Sewing Silk ; Thread; cotton Ball; Pins;
Needles; Ribbons; thread L.ace;
Hair Combs, lanre and small;
A large assortment of Coat 6c Vest Buttons;
Cotton cards; writing rap, viuma.
Also. 3000 bushels Turks Island Salt,
xnU will hi sold in lartre or small
n V""' ' -w- r o
nuantities very low.
((jyCASH given-for Naval Stores,
Cotton in the seed and baled Cotton,
Beeswax, &c
Those who are disposed to purchase.
will find it to their interest to call at the
above described Store.
Tarborough, Oct. 1S26. 10
Cabinet-making Turning, &c.
THE. Subscriber having erected a
business in all its various branches, re
spectfully informs his friends and the
public in general, that he is now prepa
red to execute any work in his line, mat
he may receive orders for, viz: .
Sideboards, China presses, secreta
ries, book-cases, bureaus, table's,
tvash-stands, candle-stands, gentle
men's and ladies' wardrobes, ladies'
and gentlemen's cabinets, cylinder
fall desks, portable and common do.
and bedsteads of all descriptions.
The work in general will be well execu
ted, and of good materials.
AJ.SO, THE
TURNING BUSINESS, ! .
Will be carried on in all its branches,
viz: Wood, iron brass, ivory, &c.
Carpenters who mav want turning done,
can be accommodated, with the turning
of columns, newel posts, bal Jesters,
drops, corner blocks, rosettes, &c.
The above work will be executed as
cheap as the times will admit of, and in
as short time as it can be done. ' -
LEWIS JL2YSSARD.
Halifax, Sept. 1S26. ' !t 5 5
KING GATLIK,
TAILORS,
Tl'ISH to inform their friends and the
nnkKn no.-.n.ll.r ln
cently entered into Co-partnership, and
taken for their stand, the house opposite
the shop of Doctors Hall & Sugg, next
door above the store of Henry Austin,
Esq. and a few doors below the Post
Officewhere they will thankfully re
ceive all orders in their line of business,
and(haying just received a general assort
ment ot the best J rimmings that could be
procured in New-York) pledge 4 them
selves to execute their work in the most
aithful, neatand fashionable manner.
In doing this, they hope to. merit a share
of public patronage."
Tarborough, Oct. 18, 1826. 9
Scotland Neck Uacts. ,
rlHE Races over 'the Scotland Neck
. Course, will commence on Tues
day, the 2SthNove?nber next.
First Day. .. .The Jockey Club Turse
$200, two mile heats. .
Second Day.. ..The balance of the
Jockey Club Purse, JS150, two mile
heats.
. Third Day...... Proprietor's Purse,
Si 00, one mile heats. -By
order,
JAMES L. O. BAKER, Sec.
Oct. 30, 1S2C . 10
A BALL will be furnished on the
evenings of the first and second days of
the Kaces, by , ;
James W. Cot ten, Proprietor.
r Notice.-
rjiHE FUNERAL OBSEQUIES of
rr Bro. Richard, H. Dickem' will be
solemnized on Sunday, the third of De
cember next, at the residence of Mrs.
Powell.'. The Brethren of Scotland
Neck Lodge, No. GS, will please convene
at an early hour the Brethren of the
adjoining Lodges are invited to attend,
particularly members belonging to the
Chapters Royal White Hart and Con
cord. By order,
John H. Purrington, Sec'y.
. 10th Nov. 1826. 12-2
WM. GREEN A WALT,
; Wat'cK ty Clock Maker,
-OESPpCTFULLY informs the citi
zens of Halifax and the adjacent
country, that hQ intends carrying on the
above business in its various branches,
and should be thankful to the Public for
their patronage, as nothing shall be
wanting (as far as lays in my power) to
give satisfaction.
Halifax, Nov. 7, 182 S. r 12 -2
. ; . Notice.
'piIE Subscribers have associated them
selves together under the firm of
, J. II. SIMMONS CO.
And intend carrying on the mercantile
business at Enfield for a number
years. They, hope to share a libera
proportion of public patronage.
J. H. SIMMUNS.
R. II. CROWELfc
s C. COLE. ;
fJaJ. II Simmons Co. expect dai
ly a general assortment of DRY GOODS,
part ot which are very cheap; liats,
Straw, Leghorn and Sill: Bonnets,
part of which are very handsome', Hard
ware, Guns, Cutlery, shoes and Boots,
Qroccries, Crockery, fyc. c. AH of
which being bought in New-York for
Cash, and a part at Auction, they can
and will sell on the most moderate terms
for Cash, Country Produce, or, on a cre
dit (to punctual customers) until the 1st
next January. J. H. Simmons & Co.
wish to buy a quantity of seed Cotton,
for which the highest cash price will be
given.: ..- ". ":- . .
(QxVe have also a few sets elegant
Plated Gig Harness, which will tbe
sold at the reduced price of 30.
Enfield, 17th Oct. IS26. 0-5
Blank Warrants for sale.
NEW
Tailoring Establishment.
HE Subscriber having , taken the
'f ..house next door . to Mr. R. L. New
ell, Saddler, in
HALIFAX TOWN,
respectfully informs the citizens thereof
and its vicinity, that he intends carry
ing on the above business in all its vari
ous branches, and pledges himself to his
patrons and the public, to be punctual in
his engagements, and workmanship not
to be surpassed in this State. .His pric
es yery moderate, elegance and taste shall
be his faithful criterion to govern his
rule for cutting; and nothing on his part
shall be neglected, to give satisfaction to
those who may think proper to favor him
with their patronage. He deems it un
necessary to say more, only to request
the public to call and examine for them
selves. . L. LANG FORD.
Halifax, N. C. Nov. 1, 1526. 11-3
DISSIPATION.
New- York. Mr. Noah says that
there are issued in the city of N.
Y. about 2500 licenses for retail
ing liquor, and that some hundreds
manage'to evade the laws by spi
ling without license.
August 15, 1826.. 1-tf