Whole No. 235.
Tarborough, Edgecombe County, JV. C. Friday, February 20, 1829.
Vol V. No. 27.
THE "FREE PRESS,"
iy Geo. Howard,
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Money Wanted.
HE Subscriber having determined to
remove from Torborough. and desi
rous to close his husiness, informs all
those indebted to him, that payment
must be mrr.de at or before the ensuing
February Court.
I also offer for sale, on accommodating
terms, my House and Lot in Tarboro
P. S. SUGG.
January 22, 1829. 23-5
Notice.
A EL persons indebted to the Subscri
bers either by note or account, are
respect fully invited to call and settle the
same a- oon as possible, as f lie subscri
bers are under the necessity of linking
collections between this time and Feb
ruary Court.
KING 8? GAT LIN.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, IS 29.
Notice.
HpHE Public are hereby informed, that
I will not consider myself liable for
debts contracted by any of my WARDS,
without a written order from under my
own hand. JOHN MOONING.
Feb. 12, 1S29. 26-3
I?
At the Post.Office in the town of
HALIFAX,
The following . Articles, to wit:
Pacoi Lime, 1 ifrrings, Shad, Flour,
Stai,ed curtain ?ied-teads,
WmJsor Chairs, Leather, wagon Collars,
Tobacco, 'twiM and bu-ulle,) wholesale
and re(,:il,
ALSO -the following Articles:
Bottle rks Fly Stone, Ttruieriok,
L 'f.i.ii Blacking, Grower, Spice, Nutmegs,
Vci.Vun I?cd, lied Lead, White Lead,
Ver i'.-r:s, Hitman's Drops, Opodeldoc,
Allu a, !,-th,vU-e, I,k Powder, Pearl Ash,
(r.nii,; Pant ilrushes, assorted,
Shaving Hoxcs and Soap, Spanish Whiting,
1 ui key 'mber.Crom.Vellow, Prussian blue,
Durable Ink, Stuughton's Bitters,
Tooth Brushes Mace, Snuff Boxes
Sr. i-rsh .V.watto, do. Blueing, do. Indigo,
Wi-ns ironed, do. not Ironed, Almanacs,
arden
Cr:-cn Bunch J
Spinning Wheels, Shaving Bruges, Razors,
Ulan Warrants, do. Notes, do. Bonds,
All of the above articles will be sold
very low, for Cash only.
(CPl have also an assortment of Dry
Goods, Crockery, Hardware, fyc. The
lot of Dry Goods will be offered for sale
. UCTIOX,during February Court,
wiihout reserve, for Cash.
Those who wish to get bargains will
J well to attend, at the above mention-
a lT , Vue "0ticc vvi11 be Siv'en each
'ot sale by ringing of the hand bell.
H rr t, fS' L- EMMONS.
Halifax, Feb. 6, XS29. '
Mrs. A. C. Howard,
INFORMS the lad ies 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,
L-utestnng, 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 ear-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, &.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, 1823.
Farmivcll Grove
rpi-IE TRUSTEES have employed
A Mr. Jas. 11. Strain to take charge
of this institution for the ensuing year,
the exercises of which will commence
on iho first Monday in January next,
embracing a course of studies preparato
r' to the University.
The Trustees are very much pleased
with the general deportment of Mr.
Slrain for the past year, ending on lhe
first day of this inst. at which lime the
students were publicity examined on
their various studies, and their profi
ciency much to the satisfaction of both
Trustee and those present.
It is generally known that Farm well
is a healthy situaiion, entirely remote
from scenes of dissipation. Good board
quite convenient by Mr. Robt. Arring
lon and Mr. Richard Bailey, at $5 per
month. Tuition as follows:
English, - - S7 per
Latin and Greek, - 10 J session.
A. W. MOORE, Scc'y.
Dec. G, 182S. 17
Notice.
0 AN AWAY from the Subscriber, on
1 the 22d of December last, an indent
ed apprentice boy, by the name of
KKANCIS REDMOND, 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.
IIENR Y JOHNSTON.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, 1S29.
Notice,
HHHE Subscriber resrjectfulljr informs
- the Public, that he has taken the
well-known stand in the to wn of llali
lax, formerly occupied by William P.
Clopton? where he intends to carry on
THE SADDLING
And Harness-making Business,
In all its branches.
Work shall he exocufpd in thfi noafpsl
and best manner charges as reasonable
as can be afforded and I will he thank
ful to all those who may favor me
with their custom.
A. WO MULE.
Halifax, June 19, 1828.
Notice.
HE 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, 1G29. 21
For Sale,
At the Store of R. & S D. Collen,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and ? O 4 X m
Liverpool sack 3 OjLJLj JL
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 Swaitn's Pana
cea, Dr. Chambers1 remedy for In
temperance, Jud kins' s celebrated Oint
ment, &c. &c.
jThe highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
January i, 182U.
R. J. Dunn 8 Co.
INFORM their friends and the public,
that they 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, Hals of every quali
ty, China, Glass and Earthen
ware, Saddlery, Boots and
Shoes, and an assortment of
Tin ware:
Together with an assortment of Sole,
Upper, Harness, Skirting and Bridle
Leather,
Calf, kip, morocco and sheen Skins.
Soaps, Perfumery,
Ladies Leghorn hats & Straw Bonnets,
Work baskets, Brushes of all kinds.
Books, Stationary,
Tortoise-shell, ivory and horn Combs,
raints, Uils, and Urugs, Pocket-books,
Fur, seal-skin and morocco caps, &c.&c.
All of which will be offered at very
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 cation them as
regards the quality, style and prices of
their goods, they respectlully invite all
who want to purchase to examine their
assortment.
X. B. We will continue to buy COT
TON for cash, and o take it in trade or
paymenj. Those of our customers who
wish to send their Cotton to Dunns &
M'Jlwaine of Petersburg, to be stored
or sold, will find us accommodating in
our arrangements, and anxious' to pro
mote their interest. ?. J. J), Co.
Halifax, N. C. Oct. 1S2S.
Garden Seeds.
SMiE Subscribers are now opening a
well selected assortment of
jfrcs) d5att)en &tzti$,
Which they offer for sale those who
wish to purchase, can hp stmnliori
reasonable terms. Amonrr them mnv
found the following:
Asparagus, Lettuce,
Cabbage, Tamattus,
Blood Beets, Large Orange Carrot,
VV lute Onion, Early Peas,
Red do. Marrowfat do.
Parsnips, Chavleton do.
1 arsley, Lima Beans,
Kai, Mohawk Bush do.
Cucumber, Ocra,
cellery, Turnips,
Raddish, Leek.
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarboro', Feb. 1S29.
Union Tavern.
THE Subscriber informs the Public
t U n U I .1.1 . 1
iim uc nus renieu mat large and com
modious establishment so convenient
ly situated in the
TOWN OF TARBOROUGH,
Recently occupied by Mr. Solomon
Pender to such as will favor him wih
their patronage he pledges himself that
iiu pains snail ue spared to render them
comfortable, provided this can be effect
ed by well furnished tables, pleasant
rooms and attentive hostlers his char
ges will be moderate, and his attention
to his guests unremitting.
I W P. HA DDK
January, 1829. 05
rrHE Subscriber has removed next
door to Messrs. R. & S TV pnn0.
store, where the Post-Office is kept, and
where he offers for snip rhpn,, r.. .,.u
only, the following articles, all of which
have just arrived from New-York, and
are fresh a.nd of superior quality, viz:
loat and brown sugars, coffee and teas,
Pepper and spice, ginger, mustard,
Cinnamon, mace, cloves, nutmegs, &c
Alum rnl . J . .
'Mum, aau pcuc, powaer ana shot,
Copperas, maccabau snuff.
rcaiains oy tne box cr pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, figs, &c.
Cheese, northern butter,
Ink powder, camphor, Windsor soap,
Albany beer, best northern cider,
Best Holland gin, by the gallon,
4th proof Jamaica rum, do.
tto. cogniac brandv, 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 candles, tallow do. moulded,
Window glass, white lead, putty,
Castile soap, fine cut tobacco hi papers,
1 cstaments, spelling books, lead pencil?,
Murray's key, English reader, &c. '
Stoughten's bitters, Spanish segars,
Best chewing tobacco, common do.
Foolscap and letter paper, garden seeds,
Wafers by the ounce, candy, (assorted)
Dried peaches, apples, &c. &c.
The Subscriber intends to keep a con
stant supply of all the above articlesto
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 ir.vites all persons who
wish to purchase any article in his line,
to call and j'udge of the quality and pri
ces. Orders from the country, enclo$
insr the cash, will be lhankfullv rpmiV
n --7 j
ed and promptly attended to.
N. II ROUNTRE&
Tarbpro, Dec. 29, 1823. . f '