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Tarborough, Edgecombe County, N C.Friday, January 10, f829.
FoZ. r. as.
THE "FREE PRESS,"
By Geo. Howard,
Is published weekly, (every Friday,) at
TWO DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num
bers,) if paid in advance 7vo Dollars
Fifty Cents, if paid within the subscription
ye tr or, Three Dollars at the expiration
of the year for any period less than a year,
TiO:'nty-five Cents per month. Subscribers
at liberty to discontinue at anytime on pay
ing arrears. Subscribers residing at a dis
tance must invariably pay in advance, or
give a responsible reference in this vicinity.
Xo subscription discontinued unless a noti
fication to that effect is given.
Advertisements, not exceeding 16 lines,
will be inserted at 50 cents the first inser
tion, and 25 cents each continuance. Long
er tines at that rate for every 16 lines. Ad
vertisements must be marked the number
of insertions required, or they will be con
tinued until otherwise ordered.
Letters addressed to the Editor must be
post paid, or they will not be attended to.
Just Received,
Jlndjhr sale on Consignment,
N addition lo mv former Stock, a lot
of DRY GOODS, CROCKEUY &
HARDWARE persons wishing to got
bargains will do well to call and exam
ine, as I am determined to sell very low
for ensh only.
iSjl have also fust received a fresh
lot of CUT HERRINGS, re-packed
and inspected.
JOS. L. SIMMONS.
Halifax, Oft. 2, 1S2S.
JI would take this opportunity of
saying to the public, that my intention
is to tlo a GENERAL
Commission Jin sine.- s:
Therefore, persons who may favor me
vi;h any article on consignment, may
re'v on the strictest attention and punc
tuality. ,. &
Roanoke -ut Herrings.
"yARRANTED to be good, for sale
at $4 cah per barrel, near the
Bridge in Tarborough, by
GEORGE W. WOODMAN.
July IS, 1S2S. 49
Notice.
IMIE Subscriber very respectfully
takes the liberty of returning his
thanks to his friends and customers in
Edgecombe and the adjacent counties,
for the liberal support he has met with
in i!k line of his avocation since he has
Wn a resident of Tarborough; and he
flitters himself with the hope, tha by
plying every attention to his business
that patronage will not be discontinued.
He lias just returned
From the Northern Cities:
With a, general and well selected
Assortment of Goods,
Which he is proud to say, he can sell as
low as they can be procured in this
State. They are as follows, viz:
Superfine blue and black Cloths,
Olive, brown, and steel mixtures,
Cassi meres of different colors,
Fincv silk Vesiings,
Figured and plain" silk Velvet,
?ancy Valencias, new pattern,
White and black Cravats,
"lack horse-skin Gloves
While and black heaver Hats, &c.
Gentlemen wishing to purchase any
c Ine above articles, are respectfully in
""'ted to oorne nrwl in,l, rv... i i
p. '.r,u,sc 1,J ui -Missives.
lv?e gentlemen who furnish cloth can
Uve it made and trimmed in the neatest
manner and on the shortest notice, as the
''j'.nber put himself to some trouble
v"'io m New-York, to obtain the latest
,k1 approved fashions. He has
vise in his employ first rate work-
HENRY JOHNSTON,
-uuro , uct. 1, 1828.
Mrs. A. C. Howard,
TNFORMS the ladies of Edgecombe
and vicinity, that she has opened, in
the house immediately opposite the
Bank in Tarborough, a handsome as
sortment of FANCY GOODS, suitable
for fall and winter wear, which they are
respectfully invited to call and examine
among them are
Pattern silk, satin and velvet Bcnncts, of the
latest Northern fashions,
Leghorn Flats, assorted numbers,
Fine and coarse straw Bonnets,
Silks and satins, plain and figured,
Gros de Naples, different colors,
Black mode, velvet, and crape,
Florences, liece, gauze and sinchews,
Lutestring, satin and gauze ribands,
Superior bobinett caps and capes,
Curls, caps, and turbans,
Beaded and spangled wreaths, flowers and
sprigs, new and elegant articles,
Black and white Ostrich feathers,
Feathered, velvet, and down flowers,
Bunches and wreaths of flowers,
Coral ear-drops and necklaces,
Straw, silk and fancy cord, gimps,
Fancy reticules, pin-cushions, cc.
The above articles were purchased
this fall in the Northern cities, and will
he sold on favorable terms.
Ladies' dresses, cloaks, pelisses, &c.
made to order, in the latest and most:
approved fashions.
Leghorn and straw Bonnets bleached,
dyed, or trimmed, at a short notice.
Tarborough, Oct. .30, 1S2S.
Notice.
"JMIE Subscriber having hired Henry,
- the Blacks-ruth belonging to David
Randolph's estate, will continue to car
ry on the Blacksmiths' Work at the
same shop as formerly, and tenders his
services to all those who please to favor
him with their custom, hoping by punc
tuality to merit a liberal share of public
patronage; those favoring him with their
custom will leave their work at the
shop, where it will be punctually attend
ed lo and faithfully executed.
WILLIAM II RANDOLPH.
Tarboro', Jan. 9, 1S29. 21
Notice.
nMIR Subscriber has lost or mislaid a
3 large brass-barreled PISTOL, brass
plated lock, with the guard broke off. j
1 am uncertain whether it was left in ths;
pl,ec or sent to Nash to be repaired
Any inform.stion respecting said pistol
will be thankfully neeived.
JOHN A. IR V IN.
Dec. 17th. 1S2S. 1S-G
Farimcell Grove
2Uafccmp
'3T1IIE TRUSTEES h.VP nmnWnd
J . V, J VW ;
.Mr. Jas. if. Stkain to take charge:
of this institution for the ensuing year,
the exercises of which will commence
on ho first Monday in January next,
embracing a course of studies preparato
ry to the University.
The Trustees are very much pleased
with the genera! deportment of Mr.
Strain for the past year, ending on Ihe
find day of this inst. at which time the
students were publickly examined on
their various studies, and their profi
ciency much to the satisfaction of both
Trustees and those present.
It is generally known that Farmwcll
i a healthy situation, entirely remote
from scenes of dissipation. Good hoard
quite convenient by Mr. Robt. Arring
lon and Mr. Richard Hailey, at 5 per
month. Tuition as follows:
English, - - S7 per
Latin and Greek, - 10 session.
A. W. MOORE, Sec'y.
Dec. G, 1823. 17
Notice,
fMIE Subscriber respectfully informs
the Public, that he has taken the
well-known stand in the toivn of Hali
fax, formerly occupied by William P.
Olopton, where he intends to carry on
THE SADDLING
And Harness-making Business,
In all its branches.
Work shall be executed in the neatest
and best manner charges as reasonable
as can be afforded and I will be thank
ful to all those who may favor me
with their custom.
A. WOMBLE.
Halifax, June 19, 1S2S.
For Sale,
M the Store of V . & S. D. Cotten,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and? O 4 T rri
Liverpool sack S i- !J JL
Molasses, sugar, coftee, tea, and chocolate,
Iron and steel of every description & quality,
Blacksmiths bellows, and every other arti
cle to make a complete sett of Black
smiths toots,
Old orandv, by the barrel or lvttl
Jamaica rum, 5 vcrirs old.
Otard's coguiac brandy, 10 years eld,
Pure Holland gin, old rye whiskey,
Madeira wine.N.E. :um 2c common brandy,
Together with an extensive assortment of
Staple and Fa ey Goods,
Of almost every variety, at as low nri
uis iui immi, ns can oe uougnt at any-
store in ttie place.
A constant supply of Swaim's Pana
cea, Dr. Chambers'' remedy for In
temperance, Judkins's celebrated Oini
ment, &c. &c.
jpThe highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
January 1, 1S29.
R. J. Dunn S( Co.
'T'HE -Subscriber has removed
door lo Messrs. R. & S. D
next
Cotten'
store, where the Post-Office is kept, and
where he offers for sale cheap, for cash
only, the following articles, all of which
have just arrived from New-York, and
are fresh and of superior quality, viz:
Loaf and brown sugars, coffee nd teas,
Pepper and spice, ginger, mustard,
Cinnamon, mace, cloves, nutmegs, &c.
Alum, salt petre, nowder and shot.
Copperas, pearl ash, maccabau snuff,
uaisms oy tlie box or pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, fisrs, &c4
Cheese, northern butter, apples,"
Ink powder, camphor, Windsor soap,
Albany beer, best northern cider,
Best Holland gin, by the, gallon,
Madeira wine, do
4th proof Jamaica rum, do.
do. cogniac brandy, do.
Stoughten's bitters, porter, Spanish scgars,
Best chewing tobacco, common do.
foolscap and letter paper,
Wafers by the ounce, candv. (ainvttA
Dried peaches, apples, &c. &c.
The Subscriber intends lo keep aeon
tant supply of all the above articles, to
gether with many others, all of which
he Matters inmseif, he will be able to sell
as l. w as they can be procured at this
market: and he. invito all
wish to purchase any article in his line.
j to call and judge of the quality and pri
ces, ureters lrom the country, enclos
ing the cash, will he thankfully receiv
ed and promptly attended to.
N. II. ROUNTREE.
TarborV, Dee. 2.9, 1828.
B. Richards Co.
INFORM the Public, that they have
just returned from NEW-YORK,
with a general and well selected
Jissortmvitt of
Seasonable CBtooDs,
Which thev are now oneninor nt thpJ
INFORM th eir friend nnrl thu nuiilin I
that they have received their FALL, Slan'' among which may be found
SUPPLY OF GOODS, which compri- the lowing articles:
ses a handsome and very extensive as- j Superfine blue, black, mixed & olive Cloths,
sortment of nrnrlv pvorr ...t;Mn i Superfine Cassimeres,
fashionable, or r!rsirnh!r in th ' ' lBku mixed, green awl drab Plains,
-.w ... ...v IVlttll
Dry Goods LineM
A very large supply of
GROCERIES,
Of all descriptions,
Hardware, Hats of every quali
ty, China, Gtass and Karlher
ivart, Saddlery, Hoots and
Shoes, and an assortment of
Tin ware:
Together with an assortment of Sole,
Upper, Harness, Skirling and Bridle
Leather,
Calf, kip, morocco and sheep Skins,
Soaps, Perfumery,
Ladies Leghorn hats & Straw Don nets,
Work baskets, Brushes of all kinds,
Books, Stationary,
Tortoise-shell, ivory and horn Combs,
Paints, Oils, and Drugs, Pocket-books.
Fur, seal-skin and morocco caps, &c.&c.
All of which will be offered at ver
moderate prices many of the goods
MUCH LOWER than they have been
heretofore sold in this market.
Being confident that they can give
satisfaction to those who call on them as
regards the quality, style and prices of
their goods, they respectfully invite all
who want to purchase to examine their
assortment.
X. B. We will continue to buy COT
TON for cash, and to take it in trade or
payment. Those of our customers who
wish to send their Cotton to Dunns &
M'llwaine of Petersburg, to be stored
or sold, will find us accommodating in
our arrangements, and anxious to pro
mote their interest. R. J. D. Co.
Halifax, N. C. Oct. 1S28.
Sattinetts, liombazetts and Bombazines,
lute, red and v ellow Flannels.
use and point Blankets,
Cotton and woollen Stockinsrs,
Cotton and woollen Socks,
Northern manufactured Negro Cloths,
Dark and light ground Calicoes & Chintzes,
Furniture Calico, cotton ('ambries,
Muslins, Jaconett do.
Muslin Robes, book Muslin, plain & figured,
Irish Linens, Lawns, French Cambric,
Cotton Shirting,
Domestic Cottons, white and colored,
Canton and Italian Crapes,
Green, pink and white Florences,
Levantines, Sarsenetts, Sinchews,
Canton crape and silk Shawls;
Cassimeie, merino, muslin & cotton Shawls',
Silk, muslin, linen and cotton Handkerchief
Furniture and narrow corded Dimity,
Russia Diaper and Diaper table-cloths,
Oil cloths, bed Quilts and bed Ticks,
Ladies' Leghorn and straw bonnets,
Gentlemen's fine Hats,
Children's leather and roram do.
Ladies' dress and walking Shoes,
Gentlemen's Boots, Bootees and Shoes,
Gentlemen's plaid cloaks and Plaids,
Carpeting, cotton Bagging, Osnaburgs,
Trunks, Cordage for packing cotton,
Sewing Silk, Thread, cotton Ball, Pins,
Net dies, Ribbons, thread Lace,
Hair combs, large and small,
A large assortment of coat and vest Button,
Cotton cards, writing Paper, Quilts,
Coffee, Tea, Muscovado Sugar, Loaf do.
Molasses, New-England Rum, W. I. do.
French Brandy, Holland Gin, country do.
Whiskey, Tobacco, Candles, Indigo, SnuT,
Allspice, Pepper, Powder, Shot,
Coarse and tine Salt,
Together with a general assortment of
Httrdwure Cxttlery Crockery, Glass
ware. Paints, Oils. eye.
Those who are disposed to purchase,
will find it to their interest to call at
the hove store.
QCASH given for Naval Stores,
;C"Hon in the seed and baled Cotton,
0
Beeswax, &e.
Tarborough, Oct, 182$. p