prd1, o) h crUS ctJ WT Whole JS'o. 198. Tflrtowift, ecomJe Cduriiy, JV. C. Friday, June 6, 1828. Fbl. IV. JVo. 42. THE "FREE PRESS," By Geo. Howard, Is published weekly, (every Friday,) at r'0 DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num- wt) i Palc wn one month after Sub scribers commence receiving their papers fvo Dollars & Fifty Cents, if paid within months and Three Dollars at theexpi- ' ,u r.i - c..u....:i 1.1:1 V . Titjcn or uie ) ouuai iuki s a.i iioeriy to continue at any time on paying arrears. Vf Subscribers residing at a distance must invariably pay in advance, or give a respon sible reference in this vicinity. No subscrip tion discontinued unless a notification to that effect is given. jVdvertiiements not exceeding 16 lines will be inserted at 50 cents the first insertion, and nj cents each continuance. Longer ones at that rate for every 16 lines. Letters addressed to the Editor must be Sto ) the Runaways! RAN OFF from Beaufort, North-Carolina, where they were employed on the Fortifi cations at that place, Seven Negro Fellows, To wit: HILLIARD, HENRY, LEW IS, ANTHONY", 110 V, ISAAC, and FRANK. The three first-named Ne groes were apprehended at Hicks' Ford, Greensville county, Va. Anthony and Roy were at the time in company with those apprehended, hut effected their es cape. Frank was left by the party some 20 or 30 miles beyond Halifax, N. C. and Isaac some 5 or 10 miles on this side of Halifax, both complaining of sickness and unable to travel. Frank is a small black fellow, and about 22 years of age -Isaac is a stout young fellow, about 21 years of age, complexion rather yel taw toy is a slender black fellow, a bout 20 years of age and Anthony is a stout built black fellow, about 23 years of age no particular marks recollected. The above Negroes were making their way to Norfolk for the purpose of join ing me. A liberal REWARD will be given the apprehension of Frank, Isaac, and Anthony, and should they be delivered to Mr. Niblo of Petersburg, he will pay for their apprehension and ill necessary expenses. J. P. TAYLOR, Capt. 3d Rctft Art. stationed at Old Point Comfort, near Norfolk. Nov. 9, 1S27. 13 Just received and for Sale, Dr. Chambers' CELEBRATED REMEDY FOR intemperance, lmpanied with a volume of evidence sufficient to insure the confidence of the st incredulous, of the happy and al most universal, cure of habitual intern Perance and its beneficial effects in in VlSoraun5 & restoring the Constitution. ALSO, Dr.Swaim's Panacea, jj j'JStIy celebrated for the cure of scro ala or kiugVevil, ulcers, rheumatism, syphilitic, mercurial, and liver com P aints, and most diseases arising in de- llltated constitutions, or from an inl ine state of blood, &c. &c. This medi oe is also accompanied with a volume 1 evidence of its happy effects in resto 4PS to perfect health thousands that had (j ? otbcr remedies, and given up in Jspur. The Subscribers having be- otrie agents for the original inventors "4 Proprietors of those valuable medi- bt?' nW -ffer them Pure anJ genuine je Public, assuring them that a con- supply equal to the demand, will . JfSularly kept on hand at their store 1,1 larborough. t X- S. D. COTTEN. January 24, 1S2S. THE CELEBRATED HORSE General Marion, WILL STAND the present Seasri , ble, half a mile from Ha- niax town, and will be et to mares tit TEN DOLLARS, Cash, the single leap TWENTY Dollars the season, payable at the expiration of the season and THIRTY" iv,n - .. m. wunai s iu in- sure the mare to be in foal, to be )aid as soon as the mare is ascertained to be ..i iuai wiui ntty Cents to the Groom in every instance. The season will commence the let rUxr r ivt..k and end on the 10th lar 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 attwen- v ... vuis pcx uay. Hi very attention will be naid to nrpvpnt nfl,;,inn, capes, but no liability for either. 5tntm ariott Is a beautiful dark ba black mane and legs, full 5 feet 2 inches hish. now eight years old, in good order, &c. tie was got by old Sir Archie his dam by Citizen, his grandam by Alderman, his g. grandam by Roebuck, his g. g. g. dam by Herod, his g. g. g. g. dam by Partner, &c. GEN'L MARION was run at Lawrencevillc against Sir Henry, and won the Jockey Club with ease; he travelled to New-Market, and there won the Jockey Club, beating Bet sey Richards and others. LEM. LONG. Feb. 19, 182S. 27 JyThe Raleigh Star, Warrcnton Repor ter, and Washington Herald will please t;ive the above three insertions, and forward their accounts to the Postmaster at Halifax. The thorough-bred and celebrated RACE HORSE, SHAWANEE, WILL STAND the ensu ing season at my stable, in the county of Halifax, North- r'nrnlino cnupn nnlri frnm the town of Halifax, five from Enfield Court-house, and three from Cro well's f!ms5-rn.nlc nnrl will ho IpI In mnros nt TEN DOLLARS the single leap, paya ble at the time the mare is covered; TWENTY Dollars the season, navable ,f j at the expiration of the season; and THIRTY Dollars to insure a mare to be in foal, payable as soon as the mare is ascertained to be in foal; with Fifty Cents to the. Groom in everv instance. The season to commence on the 1st day of March, and end the 20th day of w . . . -111 1 July. Particular attention will oe paiu to mares sent to remain with the horse, and can he fed if required with corn and fodder at twenty cents per day. Good and extensive pasturage gratis. Sepa rate fields ot small grain are sown ior mares with young colts. Every atten tion will be paid to prevent accidents or escapes, but will not be liable for either. atoanee, TS A BEAUTIFUL CHESNUT SORREL, five feet one inch and a half high, ten years old this spring. PEDIGREE. SHAWANEE was got by the cele brated horse Tecumseh, he by Archie out of Thomas B. Hill's imported mare. His dam by old Citizen, his grandam by Alderman, his g. grandam by Roebuck, his g. g. grandam by Herod, his g. g. g. grandam by Partner, &c. JOHN OROWELL. Feb. 25, 1828. 28 r?-The Washington Herald, Warrenton Reporter, and Raleigh Star will please give : vs tncprtinns. and foiward then- accounts to the Postmaster at Halifax for COllCCtiDOr New Herrings. JUST RECEIVED, and for sale bv uiu ouoscrioers, 150 barrels TrinVd Herrings, Which will be sold low for Cash. D. RICHARDS $ CO. April 24, 1828. 36 Cheap for Cash!! QORN, Fodder, Bacon, Tar, Lime, Castor Oil, Gentlemen's best Fur Hats and Cans, MackareL fi half barreIs,)Flour, 1st and 2d quality. viu, some superior bcuppernong Wine together with manv other nrti. cles, which will be sold verv low for Cash only, by JOS. L. SIMMONS. Halifax, N.C. March 10, 1828. (01 would take this opportunilv of . . . saying to ihe public, that my intention is to do a UKJNKKAL Commission Easiness: Therefore, persons who may favor me with any article on consignment, may rely on the strictest attention and punc- luaiy J. L,. Notice. T WILL SELL, LEASE, or RENT, my Lot and houses at Enfield. The stand for a Store is equal to any country stand in the State.. ..and not inferior to many country stands for a house of en tertainment. The building consists of a convenient two story dwelling-house, well-finished, with four fire-places, store-house, ware house, gin-house (and gin,) and other out-houses.. ..possession given immedi ately... .terms accommodating. J. II. SIMMONS. 6th Feb. 1828. 25 Goods at Half Price! MARSHALL & ARNOT, HAVING determined to close their wuoiucaa, win sun meir atocK on hand at COST, and many articles less -aw-are of the reduced "prices of Dry Goods, thev offer mnnv artiploe t U,.IP of their former Prices. They solicit the attention of their friends and the public generally, and inform them that iuiu mey nave not received any lioods this spring, yet they have many articles as desirable and as good as those just icceivea. Halifax Town, May 31, 1828. JWe have on hand a few barrels of prime Cut HeTTtn&x- wh?ih ro nfi fered at the lowest market price. Also; a few barrels good Apple Brandy. us - M. S?A. . Mansion-House IN HALIFAX. THE Subscriber has leased for h 1704P3 lia 1 TT 1. jvuiaiut; cn niiuvvu sianu in nan fax, late in the occupancy of Capt. E.P. Guion, where he intends keeping a House of Entertainment, And hopes that those who were in the habit of calling there heretofore, (and the public generally,) will call again and examine for themselves whether the fare, attention, &c. will be such as will meet their approbation. The House will be opened by May Court, ready for the reception of twenty or thirty Gen tlemen. G J. H. SIMMONS. May 6, 1828. 33.6 Valuable Land FOR SALE. QN THURSDAY, the 26th of June " next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at Providence, (the residence of Maj. Lunsford R. Cherry,) in the county of Edgecombe, a valuable Tract of 3Unt), The property of Hansel Linch, contain ing about three hundred and twenty acres; lying on Swift Creek, and adjoin ing the lands of Maj. L. R. Cherry, the heirs of Moody Porter and others. To ihose who wish to purchase a small farm, I recommend this; not only for the qua lity of its soil, the conveniency of its buildings and the healthiness of its situa tion; but, also, for the superiority of its range for hogs, cattle, &c. The terms, which will be accommoda ting, (credit entirely,) will be made known on the day of sale. R. PITTMAN, Ally, in fact of H. Linch. May 2S, 1828. 41-4 Notice. fTiHE Subscribers having located them selves in the town of Halifax, for the purpose of carrying on the Coach-making Business, In all its various branches, Inform their friends and"the public gene rally, that they will work on the most moderate terms, and that their work shall be done in the most fashionable and durable manner, and solicit a portion of public patronage. JVM. A. TAYLOR &- CO. Halifax, Mav 6, 182S. 38 ( Herrings! Herrings! ! TUST RECEIVED, and for sale at 0 Sparta, 200 barrels Cut Herrings, Which will be sold low for Cash or produce. E. PRICE $ CO. May 13, 1828. 39 Look ! T HAVE RECEIVED, and offer for A sale, one hundred kirrlc rr Cut Herrings, Warranted to be good price $4, cash, per barrel. JOSHUA WATSON. Palmyra, May 27, 1S28. 41-3 Sylvester Smith, TAILOR, WISHES to inform the Public that he has commenced the Tailoring Business, IN THE TOWN OF HALIFAX, Two doors above the Bank, Where he intends to execute his work in the most neat and fashionable style, and at the shortest notice. Halifax, May IS, 1828. 41 Notice. rpHE Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he has commenced THE SADDLING And Harnessmaking Business, In the Totvn of Halifax And will be thankful to all those who may favor him with their custom. Work shall be executed in the neatest and best manner. A. WOMB LB. Halifax, April 22, 1828.

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