Whole No. 278.
Tarborotigh.Edgetomde County, N . . Friday, January I, 1830.
Pol. JYb. 18.
THE "FREE PRESS,"
2ty Geo. Howard t
Is published weekly, (every Friday,) at
TWO DOLLARS per year, (6r52 num
bers,) if paid in advance Two Dollars ksf
fifty Cents, if paid within the subscription
year 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
give a responsible reference in this vicinity.
fo subscription discontinued unless a noti
fication to that effect is given.
Advertisements, not exceeding 16 lines,
WU1 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.
King !jr Gatlin,
CENSII5LY grateful for the very lib-
eral encouragement heretofore mani
fested by the citizens of this and the ad
jacent counties, have the pleasure? to an
nounce tho arrival (direct from NEW
YORK) of an elegant and extensive as
sortment of every article pertaining to
GENTLEMEN'S
jfas!)ional)ie Clothing,
Selected by a first-rate judge, and at
the most reduced prices among which
splendid assortment may be found:
Black, blue, olive, steel and mixed Cloths,
Plain black silk Velvet,
Figured and striped do.
Plain black Florentine,
Valencia vesting, of various colors,
White quilting, of a superior quality,
ALSO, Patent Suspenders, and a general
and well selected assortment of
i :ash iona b ie Trim m ins,
All of which will be sold at reduced
prices for cah,or to punctual customers.
Tarboro', 25th Sept. 1829.
N olice.
II A N A W AY from the Sub
scriber, the 3d iiist. negro
.2ND BR SON,
41 i r P. . 1. : I I .
p -U'oui o icei nign, oeiween ;iu
J ta. an,i 35 years of age, middling
j daii; complexion, and a large scar on
5 one of his arms, extending nearly from
the i.dhoiv to the wrist. Said negro be-
longs to the estate of James May, dee'd,
j and was hired by me for the present
j year; he was brought from the lower
I parts of Virginia about twelve vears
iii.ee by Mr. Abner Askew, and I ex-
pm lie will try to get there again. A
j reasonable reward will bo given for the
I apprehension and delivery of said negro
j to me at Hickory Grove, Pitt county,
f N. C. or to Mr. Will iam May, of said
county, Guardian for the heirs of said
estate, or for his confinement in any jail
I so that he can be recovered. All per-
I sons arc hereby forbid har boring, em
it i . "7
. ploying, or carrying off said negro, un-
j tier penalty of the law.
BENJAMIN JOINER.
Aug. 24, 1S2.9. 2
j $50 Reward.
1 JJAN A WAY mm the lGth September
' last, a negro man belonging to the
Subscriber, by the name of ALTI
M()RE, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, has
i vitli him a permit to look him a master
.jfVom under my hand. It is believed
! that said negro is iurking about the plan
tations of John and Turner Bass, hav
ing been seen there repeatedly in open
Jay. I vvill give the above reward for
jibe sale delivery of said negro to me or
deposited in any jail so 1 get him again.
All persons are hereby forbid harboring,
employing or carrying off said negro,
purler the penally of the law.
( BLAKE T. SESSUMS.
Sth Oct. 1S29. 10
TIenrv Johnston,
f7TSIIES to inform his friends and
customers, that hp hn inct rf urn-
eel From New-York, with his
Fall Supply of Goods,
In his line of business, which he is hap
py to say he can sell on better terms
than is usual in this market anion"
them are
Superfine blue and black Cloths,
Brown, olive, and steel mixture, do.
Bottle green and drab do.
Superfine Cassimeres, of different colors,
Plain and fancy Velvets for vestings,
Plain and fancy Silks for vestings, .
Dark and light Valencias, new patterns,
White and buff quiltings,
Pocket handkerchiefs, gloves,
White and fancy cravats, patent suspenders,
F. A. Hart's patent braces,
A complete assortment of TRIMMINGS.
The above goods vvill be sold low for
cash, or to punctual customers on a short
credit. Gentlemen furnishing their mvn
cloth, can have it made and trimmed in
.1 . n i it
me most iasmonauie manner and at the
shortest notice.
Tarboro', Oct. 1, 1S29.
4s. A. C. Howard.
cS just received her fall supplj' of
GOODS, in her line of business.
comprising a handsome assortment, suit
able to the season among which are
Pattern Gros ties Ind. hats of the latest nor
thern fashions.
Leghorn and Straw bonnets.
Superb head dresses, ornaments, &c.
vviute and black ostrich feathers,
Elegant ribbons, feathered flowers. fVr.
With a number of fancy articles, well wor
thy the attention ot the Ladies.
Ladies' dresses, cloaks, pelisses, &c.
made to order, in the latest and most
approved fashions.
Leghorn and straw bonnets cleaned
or dyed, at the shortest notice.
larhorongh, Nov. 5, 1S29.
For Sale.
i-late of North-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Fleas and Quarter Sessions,
November Court, 1S29.
IT is ordered by the Court, that in fu-
Hire no witness in any civil suit liv-
;ing in this Count)-, shall be allowed pav
lor attendance on Monday and Tuesday
of any Term, and that the Clerk be re
quired to note in such subpoena issued
by him, that said witness is to attend on
Wednesdays of the Term to which he is
summoned and that the Clerk give no
tice of this Order by advertisement at
the Court-house door and in the Tarbo
rougb Free Press for three months.
A copy from tbe Minutes,
Test,
MICHAEL IIEXRN, C. C.
Price adv S4:37. 1G-13
Original Attachment.
Slate of No rth- Ca rolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
November Term, 1829.
William Taylor
vs.
James Taylor.
Stephen Taylor summoned as gar
nishee. IT appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, that James Taylor, defend
ant in this case, is not an inhabitant of
this State: It is therefore ordered. That
publication be made in the Tarborougb
Free Press for six weeks, that unless he
appear at our next Court, to be held for
the County of Edgecombe, at the Court
house in Tarborougb, on the fourth
Monday in February next, and replevy
property and plead to issue, judgment
final will be taken against him,and exe
cution issue accordingly.
Witness, Michael Hearn, Clerk of
our said Court, at Tarborough, the fourth
Monday of November, A. D. 1829.
MICHAEL HEARN
Price adv 3:5Q. 1G-6
M the Store of tl. &S B. Collen,
IN .TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and") Q A X m
Liverpool sack 5 XJL JLi A j
Molasses, sugar, coffee, tea, and chocolate,
Iron and steel of everydescription & 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,
Togetherwith 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 otSwaim's Pana
cea, Dr. Chambers1 remedy for In
temperance, Judkins's celebratedOint
ment, &c. &c.
(0The highest price paid in Cash,
for good clean baled Cotton.
TUST RECEIVED and now opening,
a splendid assortment of fancy & staple
Seasonable Goods,
At unprecedented low prices 100 bar
rels superior Cut HERRINGS, &c. &c.
R. 4- S. D. GOTTEN.
May 23, 1S29.
Slate of North-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
November Term, 1S29.
James Simms,
. vs.
Benjamin Mi Her.
Original At-tachments.
Benjamin Simms,
vs. ' .
Same.
Blake Little,
vs.
Same.
Washington L. Bell,
vs.
Same.
Richard Bradley, Patrick S. Cromwell,
Josiah K. Horn, Mary i nomas, Exum
B. Cobb, Crischany D. Berry, Asa
rate, Adm'r oi James Woodard, Mor
rison Thomas, Thcophilus T. Simms,
bomtort rope, h,phraim Daniel, Wil
lie Brownrigg, Henry T. Stanton,
Kobert. Lang, Jesse Speight, Seth
Speight, Roderick A mason, Larry
Dew, Lemeul D. Berry, Benjamin
W hite,barah Jernican, Edwin Barnes
Dempsey Barnes, Jonathan Thomas,
Purdy Pemberton. Nathan Amason.
Cofield Ellis, Neeham Ward, Thomas
Amason, Guardian to W. Barnes,
Benjamin T. Stanton, Washington
Stanton, Harris Horn, Delany Ama
son, Jonathan Davis, Newman Meeks,
John K. Barnes, James Barnes,
(Creek,) Jacob Barnes &. James B.
Woodard, Guardians to E. & A.
Woodard- summoned as garnishees.
TT appearing to the satisfaction of the
M- I '"! I V-i (hot l.-T-r . I T J
vuuii, mat, XJm.JAlllSX 1 1 I L. t. li , Uti-
fendant in these cases, is not an inhabit
ant of this State: is therefore order
ed, That publication be made in the
Tarborougb Free Press for six weeks,
that unless he appear at our next Court,
to be held for the County of Edsre-
combe, at the Court-house in Tarbo
rougb, on the fourth Monday in Febru
ary next, and replevy property and
plead to issue, judgment final will be
taken against him, and execution issue
accordingly.
Witness, Michael Heabn, Clerk of
our said Court, alTarborough, the fourth:
Monday of November, A.D. 129.
MICHAEL HEARN.
Price adv ?7; 00 1G-6 '
iBeto (Boobs.
HpHE Subscribers are now opening at
their old stand in Tarborough,
Afresh and varied assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE
DRY GOODS,
llardivare, Crockery, &c.
Which they offer at their usual low
prices. Also,
3000 bushels Turks Island SALT.
I). RICHARDS 4- CO.
Oct. 22, 1S29.
Salt at 60 Cents,
JOR SALE, by the Subscribers, ten
thousand bushels
TURKS ISLAND SALT,
Of the best quality, which they offer at
the above price for Cash, or in exchange
for seed Cotton,, at the highest market
Plce- D. RICHARDS $ CO.
Tarboro-", Dec. 8, 1829.
oofo at Xfjis.
ALL thSe indcbted t0 lavid Barnes,
by note or account, are requested to
make immediate payment to the Sub
scriber, as he is fully authorised to re
ceive the same. Those failing to com
ply with the above, may expect to pay
cost with the principal.
LEVI WILKINSON.
Tarboro', Dec. 1, 1S29. 15.4
Near Fishing Creek.
f ARY & E. JENKINS respectfully
XVii inform the Public, that the exercir
ses of their SCHOOL will commence
on the first Monday in January next.
Terms, $6 per session for spelling, read-
ling, writing and arithmetic; and $2 ex
tra tor the additional studies of gram
mar, geography, (or needle work, plain
and ornamental.) Board, $24 per ses
sion. One-half the amount of the first
session will be required on entrance,
and the balance on the pupils leaving
school. Those sending children to the
above institution, may rest assured that
every possible attention will be paid tp
their comfort, morals and improvement.
P. S. The first session ends the 19th
June, the second commences 5th July
and ends the 17th December, making
the scholastic year eleven months.
8th December, 1829. 16-3
25 Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Sijb?
scriber, about the Sth inst. ne
gro man HARRY Harry is a
bright mulatto, (half white,)
with large freckles, between
thiny and thirty-five years of age, near.
six feet high, and weighs about one hun
dred and seventy pounds; he is a good
ditcher and well acquainted with all
kinds of work usually done on a farm;
he is a very intelligent ingenious fellow,
well calculated to pass himself for a free
man, which no doubt he will attemnt to
do; he is well known in this county,
pai in.uimiy in uiis ana me neignnorr
hood of the late Lemmon RufHn. Esq.
where he has a wife. The above re
ward will be paid on the delivery of the
said Harry to me near Snarta, Edse-
combe county, No. Ca. if taken within
tnis State, or Fifty Dollars if taken
without this State and Fiftv Dollars
vvill be paid for evidence to convict anv
white person of harboring said negro
on conviction.
RICHD. HINES.
16th Nov. 1S29. 13
it?The Editors of the Raleidi Star. Nor
folk Herald, and Petersburg Intellieencei-
are requested to insert the above advertise
ment in tneir respective papers tor four
weeks, and forward their accounts to. the
Postmaster at Sparta, No. Ca. for payir.ert