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Tarhoroagh, Edgecombe County, JV. C. Friday, March 27, 1829.
Vol V.Xo. 82,
THE "FREE PRESS,"
By Geo. Howard,
Ts published weekly, (every Friday,) at
TIVO DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num
bers,) if P'l,d m advance jTwo Dollars &
Fifty Cents, if paid within the subscription
vcar or, Three Dollars at the expiration
of the year for 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
j;ive a responsible reference in this vicinity.
o 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
Jtinued until otherwise ordered.
Letters addressed to the Editor must be
post paid, or they will not be attended to.
T
Notice.
HE Subscriber informs the citizens
of Edgecombe and the adjacent coun
ties, that he lias commenced the
Gij and Wagon-making
BUSINESS IN TARI30RO',
Near the Bridge,
And earnestly requests those friendly to
humanity to give hini a share of patron
age. (jHis work shall be completed
equal to any in the State.
2Y0.9. J. BLAKE LEY.
Feb. 12, 1829. 27
FOR
At the Post-Ujficc in the toxvn oj
HALIFAX,
The following Articles, to wit:
Bacon, Lime, Herrings, Shad, Flour,
Stained curtain Bedsteads,
Windsor Chairs, Leather, wagon Collars,
Tobacco, (twist and bundle,) wholesale
and retail,
ALSO the following Articles:
Bottle Corks, Fly Stone, Ternie-rick,
Liquid Blacking, Ginger, Spice, Nutmegs,
Venitian Red, Ked Lead, White Lead,
Verdigris, Haitman's Drops, Opodeldoc,
Allum, Letheridge, Ink Powder, Pearl Ash,
Ground Paint Brushes, as.ortcd,
Shaving Boxes and Soap, Spanish Whiting,
Turkey Umber, Crom.Ycllow, Prussian blue,
Durable Ink, Stanhton's Bitters,
Tooth Brushes Mace, Snuff Boxes,
Spanish Annatto. do. Blueing, do. Indigo,
Wagons ironed, do. not Ironed, Almanacs,
Garden
Marrowfat PR A S
Early six week t J JLJXjlO
Green Bunch
Spinning Wheels, Shaving Brushes, Razors,
Blank Warrants, do. Notes, do. Bonds,
All of the above articles will be sold
very low, for Cash only.
JOS. I. SIMMONS.
Halifax, Feb. G, 1S29.
Notice.
LL persons indebted to the Subscri
bers either by noie or account, are
respectfully invited to call and settle the
same as soon as possible, as the subscri
bers are under the necessity of m iking
collections between this time and Feb"
I'uary Court.
KING $ GAT LIN.
Tarboro', Jan. 20, 1829.
For Sale,
M the Store of R. & S. T). Colten,
IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and AT
Liverpool sack 3 A
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,NE. rum & common brandy,
Together with an extensive assortment of j
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 Swaims Pana
cea, Dr. Chambers'' remedy for In
temperance, Judkins's celebrated Oint
ment, &e. &c.
jThe highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
January I, 1829.
Garden Seeds,
r n T T Tl n i i
juiCi subscribers are now opening a
"- well selected assortment of
jfreSf) muvnm gtm,
Which thev offer for sale thnsi who
to purchase, can be supplied on
be
Notice.
IJANAWAY fro, the Subscriber, on
the 22d of December last, an indent
apprentice boy, by the name of
HiANCIS REDMOND, about seven
teen years of ag, lark complexion. 1
jyiiiK,vca reward of Ten Dollars for
Redelivery of said boy to me in Tar-
"roiih all persons are forbid harbor-
l'1? or employing him under the penal
ly ot the lau.. 1
t I IE AT? Y JOHNSTON.
A?rboro, Jan. 20. IS29,
wish
reasonable terms. Anions; them may
found the following:
Asparagus, Lettuce,
Cabbage, Tamattus,
Blood Heets, Large Orange Carrot,
White Onion, Early Peas,
Ked do. Marrowfat do.
Parsnips, Charleton do.
Parsley, Lima Beans,
K"il, Mohawk Bush do.
Cucumber, Ocra,
cilery, Turnips,
Uaddish, Leek.
D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarboro'. Feb. 1 829.
Stemo&af.
. 8C J. Dunn & Co.
INFO KM 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, Hats of every quali
ty, China, Glass and Earthen
rvare, Saddlery, Hoots 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 Drugs, 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 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, anil anxious to pro
mote their interest. R. J. D. $ Ca.
Halifax, N. C. Oct. 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.
Ladies' dresses, cloaks. Delisses. &c.
made to order, in the latest and most
approved fashions.
Leghorn and straw Bonnets bleached.
dyed, or trimmed, at a short notice.
larborough, Oct. 30, 1828.
Sports of the Pit,
A MAIN OF COCKS will be fought
ii iiidiupiuii uun-nouse, io.
Ca. for Si. 000 to commence on Wed
nesday, the Sth of April next.
lUarch, 1829. 29.4
rpHE Subscriber has removed next
- door to Messrs. R. & S. D. Cotten's
store, where the Post-Office is kept, and
where he offers for sale cheup, 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, cloves, nutmegs, &c.
Alum, salt petre, powder and shot,
Copperas, maccabau snuff,
Raisins by the box or pound,
Almonds, Brazil nuts, prunes, figs, &c.
Water and butter crackers, starch, lemons,
Cheese, northern butter, Currants, ,
Ink powdpr, camphor, Windsor soap,
Aioany beer, best northern cider,
Best Holland gin, by the gallon,
4th proof Jamaica rum, do.
do. cogniac brandy, do.
Annie 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 giass, white lead, putty,
Uastile so;ip, fine cut tobacco in papers,
1 estaments, spelling books, lead pencils,
Murray's key, English reader. &c.
Ctn,,k.,.. u: '2 :. u
i.viijiucii uiiiuis, opaniMi segars,
Best chewing tobacco, common do.
Foolscap and letter paper, garden seeds,
Wafers bv the ounce, candv. ( assorted"
Dried peaches, apples, &c. &c.
The Subscriber intends to keen a con
stant supply of all the above articles, to
gether with many others, all of which
he flatters himself, he will he able to sell
as low as they can be procured at this
market: and he invites all persons who
wish to purchascVany article in his line,
1 11 r . t .
10 can ana judge 01 the quality ana pri
ces. Orders from the country, enclos.
ing the cash, will be thankfully receiv
ed and promptly attended to.
N. II. ROUNTREE.
Tarboro', Dec. 29. 1S26,
from the
the town
Union Tavern,
T
?IIE Subscriber informs the Public
that he has rented that large and com
modious establishment so convenient
ly situated in the
TOWN OF TARBOROUGH,
Recently occupied bv 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 by well furnished tables, pleasant
rooms and attentive hostlers his char
ges wil be moderate, and his attention
to his guests unremitting.
W. P. HADLY.
January, 1S29.
25
g
25 lie ward.
RAN AWAY from the Sub
scriber in August, 1S27, a ne
gro man, ISAAC, between thirty-five
and forty years old, five
feet 8 or 10 inches hisrh. stout
built, very sensible, rather slow spoken.
Isaac 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, jf secured in any of the jails of this
State so that I get him.
JOHN PUR CELL.
Robeson County, N, C. "
Jan. 26, 1829. S ' f
The Celebrated Horse
Sill ARCHIE,
WILL STAND the ensu
ing season at my stable, in;
Northampton county, North-
Carolina, anout three miles
Court-house, nine miles from
of Halifax, and t lVnltr.nni
miles from Belfield, Va. He will coyer
mares at SEVENTY-FIVE Qolhrs
the season, payable on the 1st of Janua
ry next, (with one dollar to the Groom
in all cases.) Such of Sir Archie's
friends that live at a distance will send
their notes with the mares, payable on
tlie first of January. Also, the fppdinir
of the mares to be paid for when taken
away. 1 he season wiJI commence on
the first pf February, and terminate the
first of August. Extensive fields of
sipall grain and clover are sowed for the
benetit ot Mares, (which may be left
with the Horse,) with the addition of
grain feeding at 2s. per day. Separate
enclosures are provided for mares with
colts No pains will be spared in taking
the best possible care of mares, &c.
which may be left, but no responsibility
for escapes or accidents.
blood, great
size, performance on the turf, and ce!eT
,t.ij a a iudj gcucr, are sumcient re
commendations.
Feb. 17, 1829.
JOHN D.
AMIS.
27-8
GRAY HUNTER,
A BEAUTIFUL Iron
Gray, five feet two and a
half inches high, now se
ven years old. in hierh
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health and spirits, and possessing great
muscular
strength
and activity, will
stand the present season at my Stables
in Halifax county, ten miles west of
Edwards's ferry, fifteen miles from Ha
lifax town, and two miles from Dawson's
Cross-Roads, and will be let to mares at
ihe moderate price of FIVE DOLLARS
the leap, EIGHT Dollars the season,
and FIFTEEN Dollars to insure a mare
to be in foal; with twenty-five cents to
the Grpom in every instance. The sea
son will commence the 16th day of Feb
ruary and end the 1st of August. Great
C3re will be taken to prevent accidents
but no liability if any should occur.
WAS;got by the celebrated race horse
Harrod, sired by old Sir Archie his dam
by old" Diomede Gray Hunter's dam
by Rogers's Gray, his great grandam by
Collector, his g. g. grandam vvasTharp's
celebrated thorough-bred raee marie.; ;
JAS. J. PITTMAPf. .
Halifax county, N. C. or p.
Feb. 13, 1829. S - C