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Tarborough, Edgecombe County, N. C. Friday, February 13, 1829.
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THE "FREE PRESS,"
? Geo. Howard,
Is published weekly, (every Friday,) at
TWO DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num
bers,) ii" paid in advance Two Dollars &
Fifty Cents, if paid within the subscription
year or, Three Dollars at the expiration
the year for any period less than a year,
Twenty-five Cents per month. Subscribers
at liberty to discontinue at anytime on pay
in;; 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
iication to that effect is given.
Advertisements, not exceeding 16 lines,
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.
nnT!H Subscriber having determined lo
remove from Torhorough. and desi
rous to close his business, informs all
those indebted to him, that payment
must be made at or before the ensuing
February Court.
I also offer for sale, on accommodating
terms, my House and Lot in Tarboro
1 S. SUGG.
January 22, 1S29. 23-5
Notice.
A LL persons indebted to the Subscri
.L. )?rs either by note or account, are
respec' I'll I y invited to call and settle the
same as soon as possible, as the subscri
bers are under the necessity of making
collections between this time and Feb
ruary Court.
KING $ G A I1 LIN.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, 1829.
Notice.
LL those indebted lo the Subscriber
by account, will please to call and
.sct'h' he same by nole or otherwise, at
or before February Court.
"ePU. DICKEN.
Tarboro', Jan. 1S29.
X5 1
Notice.
A LL persons holding my receipts for
claims lo collect, as Constable, are
hereby notified to brinir them forward
on or before the second Monday in
March next, at which time I shall re
sign said appointment.
LEWIS K. CHERRY.
Martin county, Jan. 23, 1829. 21-3
CKUantet),
TEACHER well qualified to teach
the Enlih lanne, to take charge
of a School near Enfield, in Halifax
county, N.C. Applicants will address
to me' at Enfield. N.C.
CARY WHITAKER.
Jan. 27, 1829. 24-3
C7" Hie Rakish Star will please to insert
the above three times, and forward the ac
count to this off.ee for payment.
2d Reward.
KANAWAY from the Sub-
criber in AuztisL 1S27. a ne-
gre man, ISA AC. between thirty-five
and forty years old, five
feet S or 10 inches hifh imit
"TV -""-
nuilt, very sensible, rather slow spoken.
Iaac was raised in Edgecombe county,
N. C. by Frederick Philips, and by him
ld to the subscriber. I suppose that
le is lurking in Edgecombe. The above
reward will be given for his apprehen
on,if secured in any of the jails of this
btate so that I get him.
VoiV PUJRCELL.
Roheson County, N.C.J 9.
2G, 1820. S ?41J
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 Bonnets, 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 bobmett 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 car-drops and necklaces,
Fancy reticules, pin-cushions, &c.
The above articles were purchased
this fall in the Northern cities, and will
be sold on favorable terms.
Ladies' dresses, cloaks, pelisses, Sic.
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, 1S28.
Farmwell Grove
rpHK TRUSTEES h..ve employed
Mr. .Ias. II. Stkain to lake charge
of this institution for the ensuing year,
the exercises of which will commence
on the first Monday in January next,
embracing a course of studies preparalo-j
ry to the university.
The Trustees are very much pleased
with the general deportment of Mr.
Strain for the past year, ending on the
first day of this inst. at which lime the
tiulents 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 Farmwell
is a healthy situation, entirely remote
from scenes of dissipation. Good board
quite convenient by Mr. Robt. Arling
ton and Mr. Richard Bailey, at $5 per
month. Tuition as follows:
English, - - $7 per
Latin and Greek, - 10 J session.
A. W. MOORE, Sec'y.
Dec. G, 123. 17
Notice.
T AN A WAY from the Subscriber, on
the 22d of December last, an indent
ed apprentice boy, by the name of
FRANCIS RKDMOND, about seven
teen years of age, dark complexion. 1
will give a reward of Ten Dollars for
the 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, IS29.
Notice,
nplIE Subscriber respectfully informs
the Public, that he has taken the
well-known stand in the town of Hali
fax, formerly occupied by William P.
Clopton. where he intends to carry on
THE SADDLING
Jnd Harness-making Business,
In all its branches.
Work shall be executed in the ncatesl
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. TVQMBLE.
Halifax, June 19, 1S2.S.
Notice.
rpHE 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 II. RANDOLPH.
Tarboro', Jan. 9, 1S29. 21
For Sale,
.fit the Store of Ji. & S. D. Cotlen,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and )Q IT ril
Liverpool sack 3 LLj A 5
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,
Jamaica rum, 5 years old,
Otard's cogniac 'brandy, 10 years eld,
Pure Holland gin, old rye whiskey,
Madeira wine, N.E. rum & common brandy,
Together with an extensive assortment of
Staple and Fancy 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. Chambers' remedy for In
temperance, Judkins's celebrated Oint
menf, &c. &c.
(PThe highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
January 1, 1S29.
R. J. Dunn Co.
DNFOKM their friends and the public,
that thev have received their FALL
SUPPLY OF GOODS, which compri
ses a handsome and very extensive as
sortment of nearly every article, new,
fashionable, or desirable in the
Dry Goods Line.
A very large supply of
GROCERIES
Of all descriptions,
Hardware, Hats of every quali
ty, Chiua, Glass and Earthen
ware, Saddlery, Boots and
Shoes, and an assortment of
Tin ware:
Together with an assortment of Sole,
tipper, 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 very
moderate prices many of the good
MUCH LOWEfi 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.
N. 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. S? J. D. Co.
Halifax N.C. Oct. 1828.
Garden Seeds.
rPHE Subscribers are now opening a
well selected assortment of
jfresl) 5artien fiwtJS,
Which they offer for sale thoe who
wish to purchase, can be supplied on
reasonable terms. Among them may be
found the following:
Asparagus, Lettuce,
Cabbage, Tamattus,
Blood Beets, Large Orange Carrot,
White Onion, Early Peas,
Red do. Marrowfat do.
Parsnips, Charleton do.
Parsley, Lima Beans,
Kail, Mohawk Bush do.
Cucumber, Ocra,
Cellery, Turnips,
Raddish, Leek.
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarboro', Feb. 1S29.
Union Tavern.
PME Subscriber informs fhp Public
JL tl-.nl t-. U .1 .1.1 I
11,1,1 iiusienieu inai large ana com
modious establishment so convenient
ly situated in the
TOWN OF TARBOROUGH
Recently occupied by Mr. Solomon
Pender to such as will favor him with
their patronage he pledges himself that
no pains shall be spared to render them
comfortable, provided this can be effect
ed bv well furnished tab!
rooms and attentive hostlershis char
ges will be moderate, and his attention
to his guests unremitting.
W. P. HADLY.
January, 1829. 25
Itemotml,
nHE Subscriber lias removed next
L door to Messrs. R. & S. D. Cotten's
store, where the Post-Office is kept, and
where he offers for sale cheap, for cash
qnly,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, cloves, nutmegs, &c
Alum, salt petre, powder and shot,
Copperas, maccabau snuff,
Raiins by the box or pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, figs, &c.
Cheese, northern butter,
Ink powder, camphor, Windsor soap,
Albany beer, best northern cider,
Best Holjand gin, by the gallon,
4th proof Jamaica rum, do.
do. cogniac brandy, do.
Apple Brandy, northern Whiskey,
Old Irish Whiskey, Cordials, Lime Juice,
London and American Porter, Tamarinds,
Bed Cords, plough lines, trace chains,
Cut nails assorted, wrought 6 penny do.
Sperm candle3, tallow do. moulded,
Window glass, white lead, putty,
Castile soap, fine cut tobacco in papers,
Testaments, spelling books, lead pencils,
Murray's key, English reader, &c.
Stoughten's bitters, porter, Spanish segars.
Best chewing tobacco, common do.
Foolscap and tetter paper,
Wafers by the ounce, candy, (assorted)
Dried peaches, apples, &c. Sec.
The Subscriber intends to 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 his line,
lo call and judge of the quality and pri
ces. Orders from the country enclos
ing the cash, will be thankfully receiv
ed and promptly attended to.
Ar ROUNTREE.
Tarboro', Dec. 29, 1828.
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