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Tarborough, Edgecombe County, NC. Friday, January 8, .1880.
Vol Vl:jfo. 19.
THE "FREE PRESS,"
Zty Geo. Howard,
Is published weekly, (every Friday,) at
TWO DOLLARS per year, (or 52 num
bers,) if paid in advance Two Dollars Is?
J?ifty 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.
Jo 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
if insertions required, or they will be con
tinued until otherwise ordered.
Letters addressed to the Editor must be
post paid, or they will notbe attended to.
King Gatlin,
OENSIBLY grateful for the very lib
& eral encouragement heretofore mani
fested by the citizens of this and the ad
jacent counties, have the pleasure to ati
nounrp the arrival (direct from NEW
YORK) of an elegant and extensive as
sortment of every article pertaining to
GENTLEMEN'S
jfasljionablc Clothing,
Selected by a first-rate judge, and at
the most reduced pricesamong which
splendid assortment may be found:
BlacV. blue, olive, tccl and mixed Cloths,
Pl.tMi black silk Velvet,
Figured and striped do.
Plain olack Florentine,
Valencia vesting, of various colors,
White quilting, of a superior quality,
ALSO, Patent Suspenders, and a general
and well selected assortment of
fashionable Trimmings,
All of which will be sold at reduced
prices for cnh,or to punctual customers.
Tarboro', 25th Sept. 1829.
Notice.
RAN A WAY from the Sub
scriber, on the 3d inst. negro
ANDERSON.
About 6 feet high, bet veen 30
aii'i 35 year- of ae. middling
cc mnlcxiou. and a lare scar on
"fit- of his arms, extending nearly from
tne elbow to the wrist. Sad negro be
longs to the estate of James Mav, dee'd.
and was hired by me for the present
year; be was brought from the lower
parts of Virginia about twelve years
since by Mr. Abncr Askew, and I ex
pect lie will try to get ihere again. A
eason l,Ie reward will be given for the
apprehension and delivery of said negro
to me -d Hickory Grove, Pitt county,
N. C or to Mr. William May, of said
county, Guardian for the heirs of said
fistaie, or for his confinement in anv jail
ui.n no ran ue recovered, an per
sons arc hereby forbid harboring, cm
l'lo)i )r) or carrying oiT said negro, un--t
penalty of the law.
" BENJAMIN JOINER.
Aug. 21, 1320. 2
$50. Reward.
AN A WAY on the 16th September
n lU a negro man belongine; to the
ub.,,iber, by the name of ALTI
lQtIC, 5 feet 8 or 10 inclns high, has
dh him a permit to look him a master
irom under my hand. It is believed
that said negro is lurking about the plan
Jations of John and Turner Bass, hav
JnS keen seen there repeatedly in open
Jy. I will give the above reward for
the safe delivery of said, negro to me or
posited in any jail so i get him again.
AI1 Persons are hereby forbid harboring,
employing or carryjrg otf sa;d negro,
"r the penalty of the law.
ioi RLJ1KR T. SESSUMS.
Oct. 1829. ,iq
Hcnrv Johnston,
ISSUES to inform his friends and
customers, that he has just return
ed From Neiv- 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 among
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 will be sold low for
cash, or to punctual customers on a short
credit. Gentlemen furnishing their own
cloth, can have it made and trimmed in
the most fashionable manner and at the
shortest notice.
Tarboro', Oct. 1, 1829.
Mrs. A. C. Howard,
H
AS just received her fall supply of
UUUL:, in her line ot business.
comprising a handsome assortment, suit
able to the season among which are
Pattern Gros des Ind. hats of the latest nor
thern fashions,
Leghorn and Straw bonnets.
Superb head dresses, ornaments, &c.
vvnite anil black ostrich feathers,
Elegant ribbons, feathered flowers, &c.
With a number of fancy articles, well wor
thy the attention of the Ladies.
, Ladies' dresses, cloaks, pelisses, Slc
made to order, in the latent and most
approved fashions.
Leghorn and straw bonnets cleaned
or dyed, at the shortest notice.
Tarborough, Nov. 5, 1S29.
ttalc of North-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY".
Court of Picas and Quarter Sessions,
November Court, 1S29.
IT is ordered by the Court, that in fu
lure no witness in any civil suit liv
ing in tins County, shall be allowed pay
for attendance on Monday and Tuesday
ot any I erm, 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 ihe Clerk give no
tice of this Order by advertisement at
the Court-house door and in the Tar bo
rough Free Press for three months.
A copy from the Minutes,
'Pest,
MICHAEL HE A EN, C.C.
Price adv $4:31. 16-13
Slate of North-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
.November lerm, 1529.
illiam 1 a lor Original Attach-
vs.
James Taylor, ' men '
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 Tarborough
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 Tarborough, on the fourth
Monday in February next, and replevy
nrooertv 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. 1529.
MICHAEL HEARN.
Price adv S3:50. 16-6
For Sale.
M the Stove of R.&'S.B. Cdllen,
-IN TARBOROUGH,
Turks Island and? G i T nn
Liverpool sack $ ojLaJ JL 9
Molasses, sugar, coffee, tea, and chocolate,
Iron and steel of everydescription & quality,
Blacksmiths bellows, and every other artU
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 oldj
Pure Holland gin, old rye whiskey,
Madeira wine,N.E. rum Sc common brandy,
Togetherwith an extensive assortment of
Staple and Fancy Goods,
Of almost everv varietv, at as low nri
ces for cash, as can be bought at any
store in the place.
A constant supply of Swaim's Pana
cea, nr. chambers7 remedy Jor In
temperance, Judkins's cclebraledOint
men, &c. &c.
' (QThe 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. S. D. GOTTEN.
May 23, 1829.
Stale of North-Carolina,
EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
November Term, 1829.
James bimms,
vs.
Benjamin Miller,
Benjamin Simms,
vs.
Same.
Blake Little,
vs.
Same.
Original Attachments.
Washington L. Bill,
vs.
Same.
Richard Bradley, Patrick S. Cromwell,
Josiah K. Horn, Mary Thomas, Exum
B. Cobb, Cribchany D. Berry, Asa
raie,Aum'roi James Yvoodard, Mor
rison Thomas, Theophilus T. Simms,
Lomtort rope, kphraim Daniel, Wil
lie Brownrigg, Henry T. Stanton,
uooer; i-ang, Jesse bpeight, Seth
Speight, Roderick A mason, Larry
Dew, Lemeul D. Berrv. Beniamin
White, Sarah Jernigan, Edwin Barnes,
Dcmpscy Barnes, Jonathan Thomas,
Purdy Pemberton, Nathan Amason.
CofieM Ellis, Neeham Ward, Thomas
Amason, Guardian to W. Barnes.
Benjamin T. Stanton, Washington
Slanton, Harris Horn, Delanv Ama
son, Jonathan Davis, Newman Meeks,
John K. Barnes, James Barnes,
(Creek,) Jacob Barnes & James B.
Woodard, Guardians to E. & A.
. Woodard summoned as srarnishees.
TT appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court, that Benjamin Miller, de
fendant in these cases, is not an inhabit
ant of this Stale: is therefore order
ed, That publication be made in he
Tarborough Free Press for six weeks,
that unless he appear at our next Court.
to be held for the County of Edge
combe, at the Court-house in Tarhn-
rough, on the fourth Monday in Febru
ary next, and replevy Dronertv and
plead to issue, judgment final will be
taken against him, and execution issup
accordingly.
Witness, Michael Hearn. Clerk of
our said Court, at Tarborough, the fourth
Monday of November, A;D. 1829.
MICHAEL HEARN.
Pr;ce adv $7:00 10-0
fTiHE Subscribers are now opening at
their old stand in Tarborough,
A fresh and varied assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE
DRY GOODS,
Hardware) Crockery, &c.
Which they offer at their usual low
prices. Also,
3000 bushels Turks Island SALT.
D. RICHARDS 8? CO.
Oct. 22, 1829.
Salt at 60 Cents.
POR SALE, by the Subscribers, tea
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
price. j)t RICHARDS CO.
Tarboro', Dec. 8, 1829. v
Notice.
AN apprentice wanting, to the Tay
loring business none need apply,
unless they can come well recommend
ed as to their good character and steady
habits. KJNa 3. GATLIN.
Sept. 2, 1829.
Notice.
T OST, by the Subscriber, about the
XJ middle of November last, a due bill
in my favor, signed R. 8? S. D. Cot
ten, for the sum of tvventv-four dollar
as near as I can recollect, being balance
due on settlement. All persons are
hereby cautioned against trading for
OUiU UUC U11I.
RODERICK AMASON.
Dec. 28, 1829. 18-3
25 Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Sub
scriber, about the 8th inst. ne
gro man HARRY Harry is a
bright mulatto, (half white,)
with large freckles, between
thirty and thirty-five years of ae. near
six feet high, and weighs about one hun
dred ana 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 attempt to
do: he is well known in this county,
particularly in this and the neighbor
hood of the late Lemmon Ruffin, Esq.
where he has a wife. The above re
ward will be paid on thp delivery of the
said Harry to me near Sparta, Edge
combe county, No. Ca. if taken within
this State, or Fifty Dollars if taken
without this State and Fifty Dollar?
will be paid for evidence to convict any
white person of harboring said negrQ
on conviction.
RICHD. HINES.
16th Nov. 1829. 13
d7"The Editors of jthe Raleigh Star, Nor
folk Herald, and Petersburg Intelligencer
are requested to insert the above advertise
ment in their respective papers for four
weeks, and forward their arcntmtc n
Postmaster at Sparta, No. Ca. for payment.
Theological College. The Syr
nod of South-Carolina and Geor-
iiiu, at. ua ime sessiuu 111 savan
nah, deterpiined on the establish
ment of a Theological Seminarv
for the South. It is to be located
at Columbia, (S. C.) Doctors
Waddell and Gouldinsr. are alrear
dy chosen two of the professors.
Maxim. Reprove thv friend
privately; commend him publicly..