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Whole No. 14G.
Tarborough, Edgecombe County, N C. Saturday, June 9,1827.
Vol ULNo. 42.
THE "FREE PRESS,"
By Geo. Howard,
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that rate for every 16 lines.
Letters addressed to the Editor must be
fiostfiaid.
J7James Simmons, Esq. postmaster at
Halifax.is our general agent for that vicinity.
New Establishment.
William F. Clarke,
INFORMS the citizens of Halifax and
L its vicinity, that he has established a
jranch of his business in the
Town of Halifax?,
Next door to the Post-Ojjicc,
Where he intends keenins for sale, a
jreneral and complete assortment of eve
ry article in the
SADDLING
Jiml Harness JSlakinsr Line.
And also will keep constantly on hand,
at the same place a supply of
FASHIONABLE
&i$s ant) ulltep,
Manufactured under his own immediate
inspection, and of the best materials
All of which he will sell on the most
moderate terms for Cash, or on a short
Credit.
fcJJYork of even description in
the Saddling and Harness making
business, will he made and repaired at
the above establishment to order, at
the shortest notice.
April 27, 1827. 36-9
2'he celebrated llace Horse,
SIIAWANEE,
WILL STAND the
ensuing season at my
house, in the county of
Halifax, 7 miles from the
town of Halifax, G miles from Enfield
Court-Housc, 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 mare to be in foal, to be paid as
soon as the mare is ascertained to be in
foal; with 50 Cents to the Groom in ev
pry instance. The season will com
mence the 1st day of March, and end
the 1st day of August. Particular at
tention will he paid to mares sent to re
main with the horse. Separate lots are
provided for marcs with young colts,
and tlvey will be fed as required. Eve
ry attention will be paid to prevent ac
cidents or escapes, but will not be lia
ble for either.
Is a beautiful Chesnut Sorrel, 5 feet" 1
inch high, 9 years old this spring, lie
was gotten by the celebrated horse Te
cumsch, his dam by old Citizen, his
gramlam by Alderman, his great gran
'lam by Roebuck, his great great gran
lam by Herod, his great great great
3randam by Partner.
JOHN CROIVELL.
January 7th, 1827. 28
Constables1 Blanks, viz,
Var rants, Casa's, Bail Bonds;
'wlhcoming Bonds, &c.
i'or Sale at this Office.
Drugs (r Medicines.
R. S. & R. F. Stubbs,
OF HALIFAX,
Have recently received a fresh supply of
Medicines, Paints, &c.
Which, in addition to their former
Stock, renders their assortment very ge
neral. Physicians and Country Merchants,
purchasing by wholesale, may be sup
plied at very reduced prices.
Just received, a supply of SWAIM'S
PANACEA, warranted genuine.
Halifax, N.C. May 17, 1S27. 41-4
II
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Stibscri
hers by note or account, are request
ed to call and settle the same, on or be
fore the 20th of June next, as further
indulgence cannot be given.
CRANE KINGSBURY.
Tarboro', 2 Uh May, 1827. 40
Mrs. D. Sneader,
Milliner and Aiantuu-tUaher,
HALIFAX, N. C.
AS just received, direct from Pe
tersburg and JSeiv- York, her
Spring Supply of Goods,
Comprising a general assortment of arti
cles in her line consisting of
Leghorn and Straw Bonnets,
Open Straw Cottage Bonnets,
A great variety of Silk Bonnets,
Caps and Turbans, Bobinett Veils,
Plain and figured (Iros de Naples,
do. do. Silks and Satins,
Corsetts, (Mrs. Thornhill's patent,)
Light colored Curls and Frizetts,
Arafene Crape, Foundation Muslin,
White and black Crape, Black Mode,
Pink Gause, Florences, Liece,
Lace, Thule Lace, Millinett,
A great variety of bunch and wreath
Flowers,
Paste Buckles, Beads,
Brazillian Shell Combs, dolls, toys, &c.
ALSO, A FEW
pattern Bonnets,
The latest New-York Spring fashion a
superb article, which the Ladies are par
ticularly invited to call and examine.
She has also received the latest Fash
ions for Ladies' Dresses, &c.
ry--s Mrs. S. intends to remove
f ""from Halifax in a short time,
" and consequently is desirous
to have her accounts closed all persons
indebted to her will, therefore, please
call and settle their accounts by note or
otherwise.
Halifax, May 1, IS27.
Notice.
fffMIE Subscriber respectfully informs
his vi lends and the Public, that in
his absence the
Cabinet-Making. Taming, fyc.
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. S. 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 for my
Cotton Press, which is recommended
to the public with increased confidence.
LEWIS LAYSSARD.
Halifax, Feb. 1S27. 2S
Printing neatly executed
LAND.
JHE Subscriber has a Plantation in
Franklin county, lying on the south
side of Tar River, about a quarter of a
mile from the town of Louisburg, in
said county
The Tract contains 25 i Acres
OF EXCELLENT LAND,
A large proportion of which is first-rate
low grounds. It would be a desirable
situation for a family from the low
lands, the neighborhood being remarka
bly healthy. I would exchange the a
bove Plantation, part for lands in the
Western section of Tennessee, and part
in Cash the payments would be made
accommodating.
JAS. LONG ON.
Sth May, 1S27. 39-4
Notice.
MAY TERM, 1S27, of the Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of
Pitt county, the subscribers qualified as
Executors of PETER RIVES, dee'd.
All those holding claims against said
estate, are requested to bring them for
ward properly authenticated, within the
time prescribed by law, or this notice
will be plead in bar of their recovery.
All those indebted to said estate will
consult their interest by calling and set
tling the same.
RICHARD E. RITES,
BENASIILE V ATKINSON,
Oth May, 1827. 30-8 Exec'rs.
OXFOtil)
Male and Female Academy.
rMlE Friends and Patrons of the above
Seminaries are resnpr.lfnll
to attend the EXAMINATIONS on
Monday, the 4lh of June, the Exami
nation of the Male Academy will com
mence. Report to be read and honours
to be distributed on Wednesday morn
ing, immediately after which the Exa
mination of the Female Academv will
commence and close with a Musical
Exhibition, &c. on Thursday evening.
The summer session of the Female A
cademy will open on the following Mon
day, Rev. Joseph Labarcc Principal;
that of the Male Academy, under James
D. Johnson, will commence on Monday,
the 25th of June.
A. BURTON, Sec.
Oxford, N.C. May 5, 1S27. 39-4
JV1LLTAMSB ROUGH
'THE SUMMER EXAMINATION
of the Students connected with this
Institution, will commence on Wednes
day, 6th June, and close on the evening
of the following day. Parents and
Guardians are invited to attend.
The Exercises of the Academy will
be resumed on Monday, 25th June.
ALEXANDER WILSON
, May 18, 1S27. 40-3
Notice..
IT1HE 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,corner of King $ Shop street,
Halifax, 16th Jan. 1S27. 22
Grand Chapter of N. C.
nplIE ANNUAL CONVOCATION
- of the Grand Chapter of North-Carolina
will be held in Fayetteville on
the 23d day of June next; and at the
same time and place a CONVENTION
is called to meet, for the purpose of tak
ing into consideration the propriety of
altering and amending the Grand Royal
Arch Constitution.
By order of the M. E.G. High Priest.
May 23, 1S27.
Blanks for Clerks of Courts,
Sheriff's Marks, and
Blank Promissory Notes, con
stantly kept on hand for sale,
at this Office.
NOTICE
npHE Subscribers intend leaving this
A place for New-York, by the tenth
of next Month all those indebted to
them by note or account, are requested
to settle the same on or before that time.
They now offer the balance of their
Stock on hand at reduced prices, con?
sisting of...
DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Crockery, &c.
Also, 150 Barrels Corn,
Which will be sold low for Cash.
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarboro', 17th May, 1827. 39
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