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Ftofe No 233.
Tarborough, Edgecombe County, JV C. Friday February 6, 1829.
XUgFREE PRESS,"
vfIy Geo. Howard,
Is published weekly, (every Friday,) at
77rO DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num
bers,) if paid in advance Two Dollars isf
Fifdj Cents, if paid within the subscription
year or, Three Dollars at the expiration
of the yearfor any period less than a year,
Twenty-five Cents per month. Subscribers
at liberty to discontinue at any time on pay
ing arrears. .Subscribers residing at a dis
tance must invariably pay in advance, or
give a responsible reference in this vicinity.
No 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 ones 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.
Money Wanted.
npHK Subscriber having determined to
remove from Tarborough, and desi
rous lo close his business, informs all
those indebted to him, that payment
must be made at or before the ensuing
February Court.
I al-o offer for sale, on accommodating
terms, my House and Lot in Tarboro.
P. S. SUGG.
January 22, 1S29. v. 23-5
Notice,
A LL persons indebted to the Subscri
bers either by nore or account, are
respectfully invited to call and settle the
samt as soon as possible, as the subscri
ber are under the necessity of making
collections between this time and Feb
ruary Court.
KING $ GAT LIN.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, 1829.
25 Howard.
RANAWAY from the Sub-
eriber in August, 1S27, a ne
gre man, ISA AC. between thirty-five
and forty years old, five
feet S or 10 inches hisrh. stout
buJi, "c ry sensible, rather slow spoken.
Isa.if? was raised in Edgecombe county,
N. C. by Frederick Philips, and by him
sold to the subscriber. I suppose that
he is lurking in Edgecombe. 'The above
reward will be given for his apprehen
sion, if secured in any of the jails of this
State so that I get him.
JOHN PURCELL.
Robeson County, N. C.
r or- ,Di' Y 24-13
Roanoke rut Herrings.
RR ANTED to be good, for sale
at $4 cash per barrel, near the
Briti iii 'i'arbor-Mih, bv
GEORGE W. WOODMAN.
July IS, 1S2S. 49
Just Received,
And far sale on Cons:"'!nitcnt.
N addition to mv former Stock, a lot
of DRY GOODS. CROttKERV &
HARDWARE persons wishing to get
bargains will do well to call and exam
ine, as I am determined to sell very low
for cash only.
8TI have also just received a fresh
lot of CUT HERRINGS, re-packed
and inspected.
JOS. L. SIMMONS.
Halifax, Oct. 2, 1S2S.
(fyi would take this onportunity of
faying to the public, that my intention
s to do a GENERAL
Commission Business:
Therefore, persons who mav favor me
with any article on consignment, may
ely on the strictest attention and punc
luahtv. r r cr
J. I,.
Mrs. A. C. Howard,
TN FORMS 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 Bonnets, of the
latest Northern fashions,
Leghorn Flats, assorted numbers,
Fine and coarse straw Bonnets,
Silks and satins, plain and figured,
Grosde 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,
Fancy reticules, pin-cushions, &c.
The above articles were purchased
this fall in the Northern cities, and will
be sold ou favorable terms.
Ladies' dresses, cloaks, pelisses, &c.
made to order, in the latest and most
approved fashions.
dyed, or trimmed, at a short notice.
Tarborough, Oct. 30, 1S2S.
Notice.
"JMiE Subscriber having hired Henry,
the Blacksmith 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 to and faithfully executed.
WILLIAM H RANDOLPH.
Tarboro', Jan. 9, 1829. 21
For Sale,
At the Store of K. & S D. Colten,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and? O A "T rri
Liverpool sack 3 Oix JLi J
Molasses, sugar, coffee, 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 tools,
Old brandy, by the barrel or retail
wrtuirticd. rum, o years old,
Farmwell Grove
2Ua&emp
THE TRUSTEES have emnloved
-1- Mr. Jas. II. Strain to take charge!
of this institution for the ensuing year,!
the exercises of which will commence
on ihcjirst Monday in January next,
embracing a course of studies preparato-'
ry to the University.
Otard's cogniac brandy, 10 years eld,
1 ure Holland gin, old rye whiskey,
" w ot common brandy,
1 ogether with an extensive assortment of
Staple and Favcy Goods,
Of almost every variety, at as low pri
ces for cash, as can be bought at any
store in the place.
A constant supply of Swaim's Pana
cea, Dr. Chambers1 remedy for In
temperance, Judkins's celebrated Oint
menty &c. &c.
jThe highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
January 1, 1829.
BemobaL
jMIE Subscriber has removed next
door to Messrs. R. & S. D. Cotteu's
store, where the Post-Office i 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 and teas,
Pepper and spice, ginger, mustard,
Cinnamon, mace, doves, nutmegs, &c.
Alum, salt petre, powder and shot,
Copperas, pearl ash, maccabau snuff,
Kaisins by the box or pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, figs, &C.
Cheese, northern butter, apples,
Ink powder, camphor, Windsor soap,
Albany beer, best northern cider
Best Holland gin, by the gallon, '
Madeira wine, d0.
4th proof Jamaica rum, do.
do. cogniac brandv, do.
Stoughten's bitters, porter, Spanish Segal's,
Best chewing tobacco, common do.
Foolscap and tetter paper,
Wafers by the ounce, candy, (assorted)
Dried peaches, apples, &c. &c.
The Subscriber intends lo keep a con
stant supply of all the above articles, to
gether with many others, all of which
he flatters himself, he will be able to sell
as low as they can be procured at this
market; and he invites all persons who
wish to purchase any article in hi Jine,
to call and judge of the qualitv and pri
ces. Orders from the country, enclos
ing the cash, will be thankfully receiv
ed and promptly attended to.
,N. H. ROUNTREE.
Tarboro', Dec. 29, 128. -
The Trustees are very much nlcased L A. Si J- T)lll17l Hrx
with the general deportment of Mr. j "" xjv.
Strain for the nast UP.ir. pnrlinr n n llir ! INFORM their friends and iHp nnMi
first day of this inst. at which time the! Jj1 the3T have received their FALL;
students were publickly examined on UI OF GOODS, which compri-;
their various studies, and their profi- ses 3 handsome and very extensive as-i
ciency much to the satisfaction cf both 0,'tmenl of nearly every article, new,
1 1 usiees anu inose nresent. i ui ueairuoie in tne
It is generally known that Farmwell
is a healthy situaiion, entirely remote
from scenes of dissipation. Good board
quite convenient by Mr. Robt. Arrin
ton and Mr. Richard Dai ley, at $55 per
month. Tuition as follows:
English, - - S7 per
Latin and Greek, - 10 J session.
A. W. MOORE, Sec'y.
Dec. 6, 182S. 17
Notice.
J AN AW AY from the Subscriber, on
Alj the 22d of December last, an indent
ed apprentice boy, by the name of
FRANCIS REDMOND, about seven
teen years of age, dark complexion. 1
will give a reward of Ten Dollars for
ihe delivery of said boy to me in Tar
borough all persons are forbid harbor
ing or employing him under the penal
ty of the law.
HENRY JOHNSTON.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, 1S29.
Notice,
HE Subscriber respectfully informs
A the Public, that he has taken the
well-known stand in the town of Hali
fax, formerly occupied by Willjam P.
Clopton, where he intends to carry on
THE SADDLING
And Hurness-muking 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, 1828.
Bry Qoods Line.',
A very large supply of
GROCERIES S,
Of all descriptions,
Ilardivure, Hals of every quali
ly, China, Glass and Earthen
wart, Saddlery, Boots and
Shoes, and an assortment of
Tin ware;
Together with an assortment cf Sole,
Upper, Harness, Skirting and Bridle
Leather,
Calf, kip, morocco and sheep Skins,
Soaps, Perfumery,
Ladies Leghorn hats & Straw Bonnets,
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
MUCIJ LOWER than they have been
heretofore sold in this market. i
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 casb, 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.
I). Richards djr Co.
INFORM the Public, that they have
- just returned from NEW-YORK,
with a general and well selected
Assort men I of
Reasonable d5uoDsf,
Which they are now opening at theip
Old Stand among which may be found
the following articles:
Superfine blue, black, mixed & olive Cloths.
Superfine Cassinieres,
Blue, mixed, green and drab Plains,
Sattinetts, Bombazctts and Bombazines,
White, red and yellow Flannels,
Rose and point Blankets,
Cotton and woollen Stockings,
motion ana woollen Socks,
Northern manufactured Negro Cloths,
Dark and light ground Calicoes & Chintzes,
Furniture Calico, cotton Cambrics,
Muslins, Jaconett do. '
Muslin Robes, book Muslin, plain & figured,
Irish Linens, Lawns, French Cambric,
Cotton Shirting, ' 1
domestic Cottons, white and colored,
Canton and Italian Crapes,
Green, pink and white Florences,
Levantines, Sarsenttts, Sinchews,
Canton crape and silk Shawls;
Cassimere, merino, muslin & cotton Shawl?,
Silk, muslin, linen and cotton Handkerchief?,
Furniture and narrow corded Dimity,
Russia Diaper and Diaper table-cloths.
Oil cloths, ncd 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 Shoe,
Gentlemen's plaid cloaks and Plaids,
Carpeting, cotton Bagging, Osnaburgs,
1 runks, Cordage for packing cotton,
Sewing Silk, Thread, cotton Ball, Pins,
Needles, IJibbons, thread Lace,
Hair combs, large and small, '
A large assortment of coat and vest ButoRj.
Cotton cards, writing Paper, Quills, '
Coffee, Tea, Muscovado Sugar, Loaf do.
Molasses, New-England Rum, VV. I. do.
French Brandy, Holland Gin, country do.
Whiskey, Tobacco, Candles, Indigo, Snuff,
Allspice, Pepper, Powder, Shot,
Coarse and fine Salt,
Togethpr with a general assortment of
Hardware Cutlery, Crockery, Glass
ware, Paints, Oils. fyc.
Those who are disposed to purchase,
will find it to their interest to call at
the above sfore. '
CASH giyen for Naval Stores,
Cotton in the seed and baled Ccltor
Beeswax, &c.
farborough, Oct. lS?f,