Whole No. 139.
Tarborough, Edgecombe County, N. C. Saturday, April 2 i, 1827.
PoL UL No. 25.
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THE "FREE PRESS,"
By Geo. Howard,
Is published weekly, (every Saturday,) at
fll'O DOLLJRS per year, (or 52 nnm
bers,) it' paid within one month after Sub
scribers commence receiving their papers
Tivo Dollars fcf ZV3rr Cents, if paid within
six months and Three Dollars at the expi
ration of the year. Subscribers at liberty to
jiscontinue at any time on paying arrears.
Advertisements not exceeding 16 lines will
be inserted at 50 cents the first insertion, and
25 cents each continuance. Longer ones at
that rate for every 16 lines.
betters addressed to the Editor must be
post fiaid.
JT'Jamcs Simmons, Esq. postmaster at
Halifax, is our general agent for that vicinity.
Jfotice.
rVUE Subscriber very respectfully
takes the liberty to inform the in
habitants of Edgecombe, and the adja
cent counties, that he lias commenced the
GIG-MA KING BUSINESS,
IN TARBOROUGH,
On the Street leading from Main-Sircet
to the Academy. He pledges himself
to pay every attention to his business,
and to have his work executed in a man
ner in point of elegance and utility infe
rior to none in the State. He has it in
contemplation shortly to obtain his ma
terials direct from the Northern cities,
which will enable him to sell his work
lower than it has been latterly sold for
in this place.
Repairing of every description, in
wood or iron work,
Will be attended to with the utmost
punctuality and despatch.
ALLEN I. KNIGHT.
(jIIe would likewise inform the
Public, that the Blacksmith he has got
has been regularly bred to the
Ilorse-Shncing Business,
And is supposed to be a first-rate hand
at that worklikewise at plantation
work. . A.
Tarborough, Feb. G, 1S27. 25
Notice.
150 barrels Coi n for Sale,
low for Cash, by
CRANE $ KINGSBURY.
Tarboro', 27 March, 1827. 32
.1. A. IVillcox,
TTAS located himself at the residence
11 of his father, (L. Willcox.) in Hali
fax County, and will attend to the duties
of his profession, viz:
The Practice of Medicine, &c.
The utmost attention will be paid to
professional calls, which with moderate
charges, he trusts will insure a portion of
public patronage.
Halifax County, Feb. G, 1S27.
"Who steals my purse steals trash tis
something nothing;
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and. has been slave to
thousands;
But lie that niches from me mv good name,
Hob sine of that which not enriches him,
And makes mc poor indeed." Shaksfieare.
When a person's character is assailed,
an apology for intruding upon the Pub
lic would be deemed superfluous. On
my return from Petersburg, a few days
ago, I was surprised and mortified "to
learn, that a report was in circulation
that I had run away, in consequence of
ilcbt, which report I view as a vile as
persion; I have however returned, and
can give my creditors every assurance
of speedy liquidation if not entire dis
charge. It is easy to propagate false
hood, but requires some ingenuity and
foresight to become an adept for were
1 despicable enough to indulge a wish
to defraud my creditors, there would be
no necessity (if I understand the Act of
Assembly) for absconding. As a de
scendant of respectable ancestry, I trust
1 have inherited their principles of hon
and hope to die as 1 have lived,
an honest man, in despite of the rancour
and malignity of those vile traducers of
ny character.
M. A. IV I LLC OX.
Com for Sale.
N Tuesday, the 21th of the nresent
month, the Subscriber will offer for
Sale, at his farm on Fishinjr Creek, near
Sessums's Bridge, 11 miles from Tarbo
rough, 25 from Nashville, and equi-dis-
tant lrom rialilax,
150 barrels of Corn,
On a credit of Nins Months. Bond
with indisputable security will be reoui-
red, uciore the article is delivered.
FRANCIS L. DANCY.
April 5lh, 1S27.
NOTICE.
RAN AWAY from the Sub
scriber, living about 15 miles a
bove the town of Halifax.
A bright .Mulatto Girl
About 15 3'cars of age, very well grown,
thick lips, large nostrils, has a scar un
der, (I believe her risrhteye,) occasion
ed by a whip, very curly hair her hair
will condemn heron examination as soon
as any thing. She had when she left
home, a large tuck comb of horn; shq
only carried one dress with her from
home, and that homespun white warp
striped in the filling with copperas, and
filled in with white copperas and blue.
I will give a generous reward for said
girl delivered to me, or secured in any
jail so that I get her again and I do
hereby forwarri all manner of persons
from harboring or concealing the above
negro in any way, under the penally of
the law. 1 understand that said negro is
trying to get to Tarborough, N. C. I
also understand that she has altered her
name to LIZA SCOTT, and will at
tempt to pass by that name as a free
person.
Wm. E. Shine.
April 2, 1S27. 33-4
The celebrated Race Horse,
SHAWANEE,
WILL
ensuing
STAND the
season at my
house, in the county of
Halifax, 7 miles from the
town of Halifax, G miles from Enfield
Court-House, and 3 from Crowell's
Cross Roads, and will be let to mares at
the moderate price of SEVEN DOL
LARS the single leap, to be paid when
the mare is covered; TEN Dollars the
season, payable at the expiration of the
season; and FIFTEEN Dollars to in
sure a marc to be in foal, to be paid as
soon as the marc is ascertained to be in
foal; with 50 Cents to the Groom in ev
ery instance. The season will com
mence the 1st day of March, and end
the 1st day of August. Particular at
tention will be paid to mares sent to re
main with the horse. Separate lots are
provided for mares with young colts,
and they will be fed as required. Eve
ry" attention will be paid to prevent ac
cidents or escapes, but will not be lia
ble for cither.
Is a beautiful Chcsnut Sorrel, 5 feet 1
inch high, 9 years old this spring. He
was gotten by the celebrated horse Te
cumsch. his dam bv old Citizen, his
grand am by Alderman, his great gran-
dam by Roebuck, his great great gran-
dam by Herod, his great great great
grandam by Partner.
John JST. Philips,
AVING purchased. the entire Stock
of Goods, hitherto thp
Exum Leiois, now ofTers them for sale
at the same Store, on the Stage-Road
from Tarborough to Halifax. They
consist of a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
WITH A PEW
GROCERIES.
All of which, having been obtained on
very low terms, will assuredly be sold
for as small a profit as they can be af
forded for Cash, or on a short credit to
punctual customers.
(EPCOTTON will be received at the
Fall in payment, at the Tarborough
market price.
Mount Prospect, April 9, 1S27. 34
Notice.
npiIE Subscriber respectfully informs
A his Friends and the Public, that in
his absence the
Cabinct-Maldng, Turning, $c.
Will be carried on at his shop as usual
by competent hands. Any person desi
rous of having, work done in his line,
will please apply to & F. Marshall,
who will have the sole management of
my affairs during my absence. Mr.
Marshall is also my agent in this State
for the disposal of Patent Rights formv
ioiion rrcss, which is recommended
to the public with increased confidence.
LEIVIS LAYSSARD.
Halifax, Feb. 1S27. 28
THE CELEBRATED HORSE
General Marion,
WILL STAND the pre
sent season at my Stable, half
a mile from Halifax town, and
will be let to mares at TEN
DOLLARS, (Cash.) the single lean:
THIRTY Dollars the season, payable
at the expiration of the season; and
FIFTY Dollars to insure a mare to be
in foal, to be paid as soon as the mare is
ascertained to be in foal; with One Dol
lar to the Groom in everv instance.
The season commencetj Ihe 1st dav of
.March, and will end on the 10th of Ju
ly. Particular attention will be paid to
mares sent to remain with the horse.
Separate lots are provided for mares
with young colts, and they will be fed,
if required, at 25 Cents per day. Eve
ry attention will be paid to prevent ac
cidents or escapes, but will not be liable
lor either.
General Marion,
IS A BEAUTIFUL DARK BAY,
black mane and legs, full 5 feet 2 and
three-quarter inches high, now 7 years
old, in good order, &c. He was got by
Old Sir Archie; his dam by Citizen; his
grandam by Alderman; his g. g. dam by
iiocnucK; nis g. g. g. clam bv Herod; his
g. g. g. g. dam by Partner, &c.
GENERAL MARION was run at
Lawrenceville against Sir Henry, and
won the Jockey Club with ease then
travelled to New-Market, and there won
the Jockey Club, beating Betsey Rich
ards and others, &c.
LeirVl Long.
March, 1827. 31-9
d-The Editors of the Warrcnton Repor
ter, Raleigh Register, and Petersburg Re
publican are requested to insert the above
advertisement three weeks, in their respec
tive papers, and forward their accounts to
Hahtax.
Constables' Blanks, viz.
Warrants, Casa's, Bail Bonds,
Forthcoming Bonds. &c.
For Sale at this Office. :
Notice.
HHHE Subscriber has about 500 bar
A rels of CORN, for sale low for
Cash. He also continues to keep a ge
neral supply of Prizes, in the different
Lotteries.
JAS. SIMMONS,
No. 9S,corncr of King $ Shop street,
Halifax, 16th Jan. 1S27. 22
A List of Letters,
Remaining in the Post-Office at Tarbo
rough, N. C. the 1st day of April, 1827,
which if not called for and taken out be
fore the 1st day of July next, will be
sent to the General Post-Office as dead
letters.
Austin Henry Hyman William
Anderson William Howard Hardy
AmasonDelanaMrs Killebrew GeoW
Bowers Barthol'vv Knight Jesse C
Bynom Turner Killey Joseph
BraddySoPnT Knight Willis
BosemanSarahMiss King Coffield
Bullock Edwin Lawrence Josh Rev
Bryan Mary Little Cullen
Bradley James JM 'Daniel John
Bell Richard Dr Mayo Kinchen
Carr Allen Mayo 3artha Mrs
CarrCecilia 2 Mann Daniel 3
Carr Jonas Pearce Bryan
Cobb Edward Pittman Zelpha Mrs
Cr umply Eli Pender James
Collins Alley Miss Parker Lem L
Carney William . Robrick Releigh
Drake Henry RuffinJacqAnnMiss
Dancy Mary B Mrs Reigner Allen
Darden Elisha Ruffin Samuel
Downing James Sec M't M'h Lodge
Dixon Coffield Sharp Benjamin
Freeman John Sessums Nathan
Garrett John Sory Robert
Griffin James StallingsNancyMiss
Griffiths Sarah Trason Richard
Hines Peter Thomas William
Hunter B B Dr2 Thomas Richard
Hoffman Jacob Worrell Josiah 2
Haywood Sherrod Wimbley George
Haynie Jesse Williams M
69 J. R. LLOYD. P.M.
A List of Lelters,
Remaining in the Post-Office at Halifax, K.
C. on the 1st April, 1827, which if net
taken out before the 1st of July next,
will be sent to the General Post-Office as
dead letters.
Armstrong John Jailer of Halifax
Alston Gideon Esq John L David
Alsbrook J SAID Johnston Henry
Burt John Kenedy Han Miss 2
Bell Lucy Mrs Keen Sally
Berry Reuben 3 Long Lem'l
Bishop Aman Miss Liverty J Henry
Copeland Cato ilorgan Peter
Carstarphen O D JlMitchell& While
Deford W MEsq ilathews Isham 2
Drake G S iloss Polly
Daniel R E Miss AcCleland A
Duffie Harriett Miss Moore Thos
Dabnev E M Mrs Manlv iloses
Drew Wm Esq 3 Manly Hardy
urcw juna r I'oweii Warren
Dawson Sally Mrs Powell Geo
Edmiston Sam'l Powers E W
Eaton B C Esq Pullen Eaton
Ellis Lucy Mrs Price James
Freear E Esq Pettwav M H Esn f,
Faulcon P M Miss Roan Willis
Godwin Thos Rasrsdale B F
Hilliard R C Rhymes Jesse R
Hill'd J Esq Simmons Jnn W
Humphreys E ilrs Sprujll Geo E Esq
HillmanSam'l Esq Tyre Cvrus2
Hawkins Isham Tobin J fr MMpssr
Harton Thos 2 Wilcox M AM D 2
Hamlin W J Esq Wilkes Henry
HcptinstaJl J L Wyche A A Esq
Hawkins Wyat Wilcox Littleberrc
Joiner A Esq Yarboro Washing'n
James Wiley Zolicofer James
1;
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JOHN CROIVELL.
January 7th, 1S27. 2S
1 cb. G, 1827.
81 JAS. SIMMONS. P. M.