The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, January 4, 1805

Notice
The copartnership of Isaacks Simson and Co was dissolved on the 26th inst by the death of Mr Isaac Bishop. All persons having any demands against said firm are requested to present their accounts to Isaacks and Simson for settlement and all those indebted to the said firm, or to Isaac Bishop & Co are requested to pay the same to the subscribers.
Surviving partners.
Isaacs & Simson
Wilmington, December 31

Married - On the 24th inst Mr Marsden Campbell, to Miss Fanny Simpson, both of this place.

Died On the 25th ult. Mrs Elizabeth Galloway, aged 17 years, Consort of Mr John Galloway of this Town.

Communication
Died - On Wednesday night last of a nervous fever, in the 31st year of his age, Mr Isaac Bishop, Merchant of this place, a native of Connecticut. A man of the strictest honour and integrity. His remains were attended on Thursday afternoon, to the usual place of interment by a respectable circle of friends and acquaintances who will long regret his loss. If merit in this world will insure happiness hereafter, we may reasonable hope his soul is now in the full enjoyment of Immortal Bliss.

In consequence of having some expectation of moving to Louisiana next spring, I offer for sale two thousand acres of land, lying in the county of Bladen, and one thousand six hundred and forty in the county of New Hanover which will be sold at private sale on or before the 25th day of December 1805.
Alexander Kelsoe
New Hanover, Dec 24

Ten Dollars Reward
And all reasonable charges
Will be paid for taking up and delivering to me, or securing in jail so that I get him, my negro man Sam, who ran away on the 13th inst. He is about 6 feet 2 inches high, very black, slim made, and all his toes were burnt off when a child. He had on when he ran away a homespun shirt and mixed homespun overalls.
All masters of vessels and others are cautioned against harboring, employing, or carrying him away.
R C Farr
New Hanover County, Sept 20 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
January 8, 1805

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber's Mills, near Lumberton, on the 3d December 1804, two negroes, Argyll and his wife Brunetta. Argyll is a well made fellow, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, 35 years old, yellow complexion, and very much pitted with the small-pox, by which he lost one eye. Brunetta is a very large wench, a little pitted with the small-pox, and very black complexion; she is well known in the town of Wilmington and Fayetteville, being once the property of Mr S Shaw of or near Wilmington.
The above reward will be paid to any person apprehending them and lodging them in any gaol in North Carolina so that I get them - or one hundred dollars on proof of their being harboured by any white person. Masters of vessels are cautioned not to take them away or employ them, under the penalty of the law.
Wm Norment
Mellville, January 8, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
January 15, 1805

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber on Tuesday the 13th November a negro man well known by the name of Scott's Jack, about 5 feet 6 inches high, 35 years of age; a little finger of one of his hands is crooked. He is supposed to be lurking about Wilmington. The above reward will be paid for delivering the said Negro to me in Sampson County, or securing him in jail, so that I get him. Masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring, employing, or carrying him away.
Dan Williams
Sampson County, January 15

Notice
The late Mr Bishop lent some person in town a set of Harness belonging to the company and a late edition of Park on Insurance; whoever is in possession of either, will please leave to leave their names at the Counting-Room of the subscribers.
Isaacks & Simson
Wilmington, Jan 15

Five Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber living at Island Creek Mills in New Hanover County on the 30th ult. without the least provocation, David Barker, an apprentice boy about 14 years of age, of fair complexion, and light red hair, 4 feet 6 or 8 inches high. Had on when he went away a light coloured broad cloth short coat and pantaloons. Whoever will take up the said runaway and deliver him to me or the jailer in Wilmington shall receive the above reward.
George Weir
January 8, 1804

To Rent
And possession given immediately,
That commodious well finished three story brick Tenement, corner of Front and Dock-streets. The ground story is calculated for a store; the upper ones for a Boarding-House or a private dwelling; having a good yard and kitchen. Apply to
Thomas Jennings
Wilmington, Jan 15

The Wilmington Gazette
February 5, 1805

Notice
The copartnership of Robert Dorsey and Co was dissolved on the 10th of May last, when Robert Dorsey purchased the stock in trade belonging to the firm.
All persons who have claims against the said copartnership are desired to present them for payment to Robert Dorsey, who is fully authorized to settle the business; and all persons indebted thereto, are required to make payment on or before the tenth day of March next. As a previous notice has been give to this effect, and no attention having been paid thereto, those who fail to comply in the present instance may rest assured that their notes and accounts will, without respect to persons, be put into the hands of an attorney for collection.
Robert Dorsey
L A Dorsey
Wilmington, Feb 5 1805

Notice
Is hereby given that the subscriber has qualified as administrator, with the Will annexed, of James Read, late of Brunswick County, deceased. All persons therefore, who are indebted to said estate are required to come forward and make payment, all persons who have demands against it, to make them known to the subscriber within the time prescribed by an act of the General Assembly passed in the year 1789 entitled, "An act concerning proving of wills and granting of letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management intestates estates," otherwise they will be barred by the provisions of said act.
Thos F David, Adm'r
Wilmington, Feb 5, 1805

Notice
Is hereby given
That the subscriber has qualified as Administrator on the estate of Peter Mangeon, lately deceased; all persons therefore who are indebted to said estate are requested to come forward and make payment; and all persons who have any demands against the estate, to make them known within the time prescribed by an act of Assembly entitled "An act concerning proving of wills and granting of letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates estates," otherwise they will be barred agreeable to the provisions of said act.
A Lazarus, Adm'r
February 5

Will be Sold
By Wm J Grislet, Sheriff of Brunswick county, on Tuesday the 12th of February next, by direction of the Administrator, all the personal estate of Peter Mangeon, dec, consisting of Merchandise, two large boats, one pair of Oxen, a Lumber Carriage, one Mulatto boy, some household furniture, wearing apparel, and a quantity of ton timber; at the residence of the late Mangeon.
Terms of sale - six months credit, the purchasers giving bond and security.
February 5

The Wilmington Gazette
February 12, 1805

Died
At Fayetteville on Sunday the 3d inst Mr Peter Mallet.
At Richmond, on the 21st ult. Mrs West, jun. the most distinguished ornament of the Virginia stage.
Near Lexington, (Vir.) some time ago, Mr William Dunkin, at the advanced age of 124 years, in full possession of all his mental faculties.

Drowned
About the 15th ult. Mr Jonathan Cavis, of Salem, a mariner on board the Schooner St Patrick, Captain Bickford. On the 6th instant his body was picked up and interred in the Churchyard of this Town, under the superintendence of Captain WIlliam Punchard. His funeral was attended by a large concourse of merchants, citizens, and all the masters of vessels in port.

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber on the 7th inst a Negro man named Quash; he is about twenty-five years old, five feet ten or eleven inches high. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to the subscriber. Masters of vessels are forewarned from employing or carrying him away.
Thomas Robeson
Wilmington, Jan 22

The Wilmington Gazette
February 19, 1805

Stolen
From Mr Walker's Dock, the 13th inst at night, a four oar'd Boat, she is capt fore and aft, similar to a whaleboat - is red above the thofts and the stern sheets are of lead colour; there has been a piece put in each bilge, where she has been split, and her gunwales chiefly put on with oak staves.
I will reward any person for information concerning said boat, or give five dollars for delivering her to me at Wilmington.
John McFarlane
February 19th 1805

A Robbery!!
Whereas, on or about the first day of February last, at McClain's Bluff, the subscriber was robbed of a note of hand for two hundred dollars, given to him some time in August last, by Joshua Braddy. Also three twenty shilling bills, one ten shilling bill, and nine Spanish Milled Dollars. The said note and money were in my westcoat pocket, which was taken from under my head while I was asleep, and the next morning the said westcoat was found on the floor between the room door and the bed. I will give a reward of twenty-five dollars for the detection of the thief, if a white person, or ten dollars if a negro, and recovery of the note and money. All persons are hereby forewarned from purchasing said note.
Arthur Stuckey
Wilmington, Feb 19th 1805

For Sale
The house and lot in Dock-street at present occupied by William Giles, Esq. Apply to
Willkings, Scott & Co
Wilmington, Feb 19, 1804 (sic)

Will be Sold,
The 20th day of March next, on the Premises,
A lot the north side of Toomer's Alley; also lots and tenements at the north end of the Town of Wilmington, the property of A B Toomer, to satisfy an execution in my hands - John Walker vs Executors of Henry Toomer.
R Moore, Shff
February 9, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
February 26, 1805

Notice
The subscriber having qualified as Administratrix to the estate of Edward Spearman, late of New Hanover County, deceased, requests all persons indebted thereto to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against said estate are desired to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested within the time prescribed by law, otherwise they will be barred from recovery.
Bridget Spearman, Adm'x
February 26, 1805

Notice
I hereby forewarn all persons from trusting my wife on my account, as I will not pay any debts she may hereafter contract.
Henry Day
Wilmington, February 26

The Wilmington Gazette
April 16, 1805

For Sale
50 crates Crockery,
3000 bushels Lisbon Salt,
4 casks best green coffee.
Willkings, Scott & Co
April 16, 1805

Notice,
The copartnership of Oglesby and McIntire, was dissolved on Saturday the 6th instant.
All persons having demands against Archibald McIntire are requested to bring them forward for payment on or before Saturday next, as he expects to leave Wilmington on the Sunday following.
Archibald McIntire
April 16, 1805

Will be Sold
On the twentieth day of May next, at the Court House in Wilmington, under an order of the county court of New Hanover, granted to Carleton Walker, administrator of Robert Howe, deceased,
A valuable tract of land containing six hundred and forty acres, situated on Barren Inlet Creek, near the Sound, by the property of the said Howe.
By order of the Administrator,
R Moore, Sh'ff
Wilmington, April 2

Wanted
Some person to take charge of the Plantation formerly the residence of Doctor John Fergus, dec. On which there is a good Dwelling House, and other buildings convenient for the accommodation of a family. Apply to
Joshua G Wright
Wilmington, April 2

Will Be Sold
On the 15th day of May next, on the premises,
That valuable lot & improvements thereon, containing 66 feet square on Third street, the property of Benjamin Jacobs. Also all his household furniture, together with two likely Negro Women slaves, a horse and chair and horse cart, to satisfy an execution in my  hands against him.
R Moore, Sh'ff
Wilmington, March 29, 1805

State of North Carolina
New Hanover County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
March Term 1805
Upon the petition of Ann Quince & James Walker, Sen'r for the emancipation of a female slave named Charlotte. Ordered that the said Charlotte is emancipated and set free from slavery and that hereafter bear and be known by the name of Charlotte Quince.
A true copy from the minutes.
Anthony B Toomer, Clk

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away on the 7th inst a negro fellow named Prince, well known in the town of Wilmington and its vicinity. For several years he has been in the service of Mr John Lord, plays the fiddle tolerably well, wears brown cloth pantaloons, with a short coat of the same. Whoever will deliver the said negro to me or secure him in jail, shall receive the above reward.
John D Toomer
Wilmington, April 16, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
April 23, 1805

Married
On Thursday evening last, the 18th inst. by the Rev Dr Halling, Mr William Scarborough Jrn'r of Savannah to Miss Julia Bernard of this town.

Died
On Sunday last after a lingering illness, Anthony B Toomer, Esq. Clerk of New Hanover County Court.

In pursuance of the last will of James Gillespie, deceased, will be sold on a credit of twelve months, at his late dwelling, on the sixth day of May next, all the land he owned in Duplin County, of which a considerable part is valuable; two Negroes (a Wench and a Boy of eleven years old;) stock of horses, cattle, hogs and sheep; a close carriage; a set of blacksmith's tools; books; corn; and in short most of the chattel property he died possessed of. At the same time Negroes will be hired out for one year.
Bond with unexceptionable security will be required of the purchaser. The lands will be shewn on application some days previous to the day of sale.
Persons having books on loan from the deceased are requested to return them immediately.
D Gillespie
J Gillespie
Ex'rs
April 16

The bond of Doctor Nesbitt and his letter to Mr Jonah Clark, (concerning a certain mulatto woman called Hannah, who formerly belonged to said Clark) having lately been put into my hands, and understanding that Dr Nesbitt still threatens to make another attempt to carry her off in a clandestine manner, I have thought proper to lay them before the public through the medium of the Wilmington Gazette.
John McFarlane
Wilmington, April 16, 1805

Know all men by these presents that I, Robert Nesbitt, of the State of South Carolina, Physician, am held and firmly bound to Jonah Clark, of North Carolina, planter, in the sum of four hundred pounds, current money of the state of North Carolina, for the payment of which sum to the said Jonah Clark, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, I, the said Robert Nesbitt, do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators firmly by these presents sealed with my seal and dated this 24th day of April, 1797. The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas I, the said Robert Nesbitt, have purchased and possessed myself of a certain Mulatto Female slave, named Hannah, late the property of the said Clark, which said mulatto slave I, the said Nesbitt have agreed with the said Clark, to manumit and set free, free, whensoever he, the said Clark, or any person for him or his representatives, or any person for them shall pay, or cause to be paid to the said Nesbitt, the sum of three hundred and forty Spanish milled dollars, or in case of my death, to my representatives; now, therefore, if I, the said Robert  Nesbitt, or my representatives, shall at any time after the date of these presents on application of said Clark or his representatives, and the payment by him or them as aforesaid, or the sum of three hundred and forty dollars aforesaid, manumit, emancipate and set free agreeably to law, the said mulatto slave Hannah, so that she shall not be thereafter subject to the control, or command, or debt, or demand of any person whatever as a slave. Then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to to remain and abide in full force and virtue.
In witness whereof, the said Robert have hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year aforesaid.
Robert Nesbitt (Seal)
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of G Hooper

Mr Jonah Clark,
It surprised me not a little at the return of my boy, without Hannah, after you had promised me so faithfully that she should be sent whenever called for, now after being with you near one twelve month, immediately upon sending for Hannah, down comes Sye with a letter from you mentioning Hannah's unwillingness to come, likewise that Sye would deliver me three hundred and forty dollars at the same time, putting me in mind of justice and honor in the nature of the contract between  yourself and me. Gods know if any justice or honor were thought of either by yourself or me when that penal bond was given you by me, as you well know I was obliged to do so, to get my property delivered to me by you - but again Sye never delivered this money as your letter to me specifies, no it is sent down to an Allston with a letter to them to see this business done and should I refuse to emancipate your daughter Hannah, to commence an action against me immediately for the recovery of the Penalty - but you were too fast, you thought you had things to your wishes, not knowing it was necessary that the wench must be down on the occasion as the law requires.
I would notwithstanding have sent Hannah up for her cloths not Sye and being apprehensive of the consequence would not venture as you have deceived me more than once, you will deliver the clothes to my servant or cause them to be delivered at the request of Hannah and myself.
You may conceive a great deal of honor in my penal bond, but there is really none except what the laws of my country will make me comply with, which is either to emancipate Hannah or pay the penalty of eight hundred dollars which when paid will be no more than four hundred and sixty out of my pocket, and believe me, should you pushe and I expect nothing else and indeed it is my wish, will and shall exert myself to pay you in your own coin, that is, will endeavour to procure your antique mouldy papers wherever they may be procured either below or above the value, for am not a little irritated at your conduct after my handsome behaviour to you and yours. But on the contrary if you will leave it in my breast to emancipate, which I promise you I shall on these conditions - that she continue with me my life, I will return you the money that I have received from you by Mr Allston whatever intent it might have been given for. I wish you to consider the business maturely as it concerns Hannah's welfare much, like consider if you have any bonds still out unpaid, if you have, be assured I will endeavour to purchase them, likewise consider what an enormous price negroes sell at in So. Carolina, a likely young handsome female with good qualities and disposition will bring a price extraordinary. I have been offered for Hannah 1290 by one 1730 dollars by another but Sir, that and twice as much more will not tempt me to part with her, unless am provoked and find it not safe to keep her (that is to say people of bad stamp should put notions in her head to abscond from me, which I am certain she will never do otherwise.
However to come to a conclusion whatever has been said above is really from a candid mind, that never meant to injure you nor yours, but rather were it in my power would assist if occasion wanted and I request you to write me as candidly by my servant, whatever you think on the subject and what you wish to be at, whether you will accede to my proposals or what you first intended, am prepared for either, Hannah says she is satisfied with my offer.
I remain Sir, expecting to hear from you by my servant, your most obedient
Robert Nesbitt
Waccamaw, 15 Nov 1801
Mr Jonah Clark, North Carolina
N.B. I have been just now inform in bring the horse across the river to the main, he has got staked and he being the only horse I can spare, the other being rode down, Sye will deliver this to you, unless I change my mind.
Send the clothes belonging to Hannah over to Mr Howes so that when my boy should come he may not be detained unnecessarily.
R.N.

List of Letters
Remaining in the Post-Office at Wilmington
A: Robert Adam and Co. 3; Samuel Albro 2; Mrs Anderton, Benjamin Aydellot 2; William Alexander, on board the brig Two Nancy's of Washington, captain Ebenezer Andrews, Rev Francis Assbury, Edward L Allen, care of Thomas Thurston 3.
B: Robert Ball 2; William H Beatty, captain Isaac Burr, care of J Potts; Miss Rachael Brown, captain Avery Bil, captain Joshua Bangs, of brig Dolphin; Miss Anne Bond, Timothy Bloodworth, James Blake, Peter Burress, col. William Blanchard, John Brown, William Baker, Ezekeil Bryan, Brunswick; Daniel Billune, Brunswick; Samuel Black, John Browning, Joseph Britts, Richard Burgess, William Brage, Miss Bersey Batest, the Sheriff of Brunswick county 2.
C: Captain Obediah Cougar, William Couillard, of brig Hamilton; Mrs Hannah Cook, captain John Choat, Mr Cowan 2; Samuel Cruse, William Creighton, John Campbell, James Coxeter, Lewis Conner, Thomas P Carsey, Henry Cuddy, joiner 2; captain Jessee Clark, care of Thomas Snead; captain William Cowel, Edward Cotton, Josiah Chadwick, in Brunswick; Miss Cutler, William Cutlar, James N Crosby, Margaret Crosby, Marsden Campbell.
D: John B Davis, care of B Blaney, Dyan Dial, Lemuel Doaty, care of C and R Dudley, P J Duez, John M Davis, Brunswick county; William H Defnell, Onslow; George Davis, captain H Day, Daniel Dupre, Smithville, Samuel Driggs, Jonathan Davis, 2.
E: Captain Josiah Eldridge, Elizabeth Earl 2; Mary Earl, George F Eldukir, Samuel S Erving.
F: Silas Farren, on the Sound, care of John Barret; John Frye, William French, care of A Hall; Robert Finnie, Walter Faile, William Farriss.
G: Noah Gardner, care of Benjamin Smith, George Gary, Israel D Grunman.
H: Moses Howard, John Hopkins, Roger Hazle, William Hamond, captain Hunt, of the brig Hope; Henry Harrison, care of Richard Lloyd; John D Hawkins, Joel Henry, care of Mr Bagie; Henry Hunter, T Hains 3; Thomas Hunter, Jobe Hatch, Robert Hart, Onslow county, John Hayes, on board ship Adamant, Archibald McLean Hooper, Mrs A Heron, John Hill.
J: David Jones, Charles Jordan, Samuel R Jocelin, Mr Joibs.
K: Angus Kerr, Robert Kirr, Daniel Kerr, New Hanover county, care of John McCaleb
L: Thomas Lovitt, Ellis Luthey, Samuel Lunday, care of William Dick; captain Abner W Lovitt, Thomas S Lovitt, Monsieur Lambert 2; B Lasspeyr.
M: Captain John McLellan, Alexander Martin 2; Peter Mallett 3; George McDonald, Nice Hall; Donald McDonald, care of Mr Wilkinson; Walter McFailaw, captain Daniel McDonald, captain Alexander Morgan, care of David Smith; Archibald McDonald, John G Morris, Black River; captain Ambrias Martin, George McKay; George Mathas, care of F Fontaine; Peter Mangeon, Margaret Moore, Rocky Point; John Murray, South Washington; Ne? McAll, New Hanover; Samuel I Mirrill, on board brig Lark.
N: Olias Nettleton
O: Ebenezer P Owen, 3.
P: Thomas Player 4; John T Peabody, captain George Phillips, care of Joshua Potts; captain Thomas Pattin 2; captain Robert Patin; on board brig Belona.
R: John Redman, Andrew Read, McLean's Bluff; Samuel Russel, Smithville; Samuel Rourk, John Riley, care of Hillory Moor, Margaret Richards, Thomas Robeson.
S: John Shuter, captain R Shapleigh, care of William Giles, Francis Sherrard, on Barton Joy, George Simpson, John Simpson, captain Benjamin Swarton, of Brig Eliza 2; John Speciall, Lemuel Sawyer, William Smith, James Staphord, Walice Stiron, Charity Sibley, Thomas Sutherland, on board the Revenue Cutter, Fort-Johnston; Robert Scott, John Snow, Edward S George, Mrs Ann Smith 2; Archibald Smith, Dugald Stewart, care of General Smith; captain Daniel Scou, care of John McLellan; captain Jonathan Skerry, captain David Snow, Mons. Sefere, M. DeSigou, Mrs Sarah Smith, William F Strudwick, care of J Brownlow; Richard Smart, on board ship Bedford.
T: John Tolman, James Tincir, care of John Barret, William Tatham, care of Thomas I Beatty, Dean and Thurber.
V: Mary Vance
W: Eliza Whitlock 2; John Williams 3; captain Swing Willson, Daniel B Wheaton, Edward Ward and son, Onslow 2; Peter Walker, William Willkings, James Walker 2; Mrs Tom Walker, care of Thomas Callender, Samuel Wallace 2; James Wilkerson, Miss Francis Waddle, John Waddle, Mr Willson, Campbell's Wharf.
Y: Mrs Young, Dock-street, William C Young.
John Lord, Post Master
Wilmington, April 16, 1805

For Sale
An Excellent Plantation and Saw-Mill, situated on Morgan Creek, fifteen miles from Wilmington - the Mill contains two saws, is now completely finished and in good order for Sawing, and rafts may be taken from the Mill race; a Grist Mill may also be erected at a very small expense.
The plantation contains six hundred and forty acres of land, one hundred and fifty of which is well adapted to the culture of Corn - about fifty acres cleared and under good fence, one hundred of valuable Tide Swamp, and the remainder is fraught with pine and other timber, suitable for sawing, and lies in as good Summer and Winter range as any in the county.
Prompt payment will be required for one-third of the purchase money, one third in six months, and the balance in twelve months.
Those inclined to purchase my treat with the subscriber on the premises.
Aaron Morgan
New Hanover county, Morgan Creek, March 12, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, April 30, 1805

Last Notice
All those indebted to the late firm of Jacob Levy & Co are requested to call and settle their accounts with the subscriber on or before the fifteenth day of May next, as no further indulgence will be given.
Richard Lloyd
April 30, 1805

Notice is hereby given,
That my wife, Ternesse Antoinette Jenbart Canu has absconded from my bed and board without just provocation. All persons are therefore forewarned from crediting her on my account from this date.
P S Canu
Wilmington, April 12, 1805

Notice
The subscribers having qualified as Executor and Executrix to the last will of Joseph Jones, late of Brunswick County, deceased, require all persons indebted to the estate of the said Jones to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against the said estate are requested to exhibit them properly attested within the time prescribed by law, otherwise they will be barred of recovery.
Benjamin Blaney
Mary Jones
April 23, 1805

Notice is hereby given
Of the decease of Thomas H Hooper, late of Brunswick county, & of the subscribers having at the last court of said county qualified as Executors of his last Will & Testament. Those indebted to the estate are desired to make immediate payment; and those having accounts or demands against the estate, of any kind or denomination, are required to exhibit the same to the Executors, agreeably to law, & within the time limited by the Act of General Assembly passed in the year 1789 entitled, "An act to amend an act entitled an act concerning proving wills and granting letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates estates." In failure whereof the same will be plead in bar to the recovery of any such debt or demand.
John Hogg
George Davis
Ex'rs
April 30, 1805

Notice is hereby given
Of the decease of Peter Mallett late of Fayetteville, and of the subscribers having at April term last past, of the Court of Cumberland county, qualified as Executors of his last Will and Testament. Those indebted to the estate are desired to make immediate payment; and those having accounts or demands against the estate, of any kind or denomination, are required to exhibit the same to the Executors, agreeable to law, & within the time limited by the Act of General Assembly passed in the year 1789 entitled, "An act to amend an act entitled an act concerning proving wills and granting letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates estates." In failure whereof the same will be plead in bar to the recovery of any such debt or demand.
John Eccles
John Winslow
Ex'rs
Fayetteville, April 13, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, May 28, 1805

I Peter Canu do acknowledge that if I have at any time heretofore expressed any thing defamatory to the character of Captain John Nelson, it was without foundation and groundless.
Canu
29th April 1805
Witnesses Robert Harley
Jacob Hartman

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, July 2, 1805

Deaths:
June 25 Hannah Macauseland, an infant
June 25 Infant of J Dunbibin's
July 1 William Oneal

Notice
The subscriber is reduced to the disagreeable necessity of notifying in this public manner that he will not pay any debt which may be hereafter contracted by his wife Mary Wright. And forewarns all persons from crediting, contracting with or harbouring her on his account.
James Wright
July 2, 1805

Will be sold at Public Auction, on Saturday the 27th instant, on the Plantation whereon William Parmer, deceased formerly lived, on Moore's Creek,
All the perishable property of the said deceased, consisting of Horses, cattle, sheep, household furniture, plantation utensils, &c. &c. Also one negro boy - the terms will be made known on the day of sale.
At the same time will be rented for one year the plantation, belonging to the estate of the said William Palmer.
James Wright
July 2d 1805

25 Dollars Reward
Run away from on board the Charleston Packet, laying at anchor at Fort-Johnston, a negro man named Jehu, belonging to Mr George Cletherell, of South Carolina. Jehu is well known in and about Wilmington and any person that will deliver him to the subscriber shall receive the above reward.
John Lord
Wilmington, June 25

The subscriber having qualified as Administrator to the estate of Daniel McPhail, late of Wilmington, deceased, requests all person indebted to the said estate to make immediate payment; and all persons having demands against it, are required to exhibit them to the subscriber properly attested within the time prescribed by law. In failure whereof the law in that case made and provided will be plead in bar to the recovery of any such debt or demand.
Samuel Barlow
Wilmington, June 15, 1805

The subscriber having qualified as Executor to the last Will and Testament of Barnaba Fullard, late of New Hanover county, deceased, requires all persons indebted to the estate of the said deceased to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against the same are requested to exhibit them properly attested within the time prescribed by law.
Moore Wood, Ex'r
June 13, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, July 9, 1805

Married on the 4th inst Mr Robert Mitchell, merchant, to Miss Jane Kirkwood, both of this town.

Deaths:
July 2 George Jennings
July 3 Infant of A Ure
July 7 Mrs Bart Davis

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, July 16, 1805

Died
Yesterday morning after a short illness, Dr John Griffin, of Fort Johnston. At one o'clock his funeral was attended from the House of General Smith by the Military; St John's and St Tammany's Lodge in procession, and a great number
of citizens.

Excellent Saw Mills for Sale
One half of a valuable Estate in Mills, built by the late Peter Mallett, Esq, and the subscriber, on Black River, below Fayetteville, on the road to Wilmington. Across the river is a permanent dam, on which are two Saw Mills, which work four saws, with each a separate running gear, and have cut 18000 feet of lumber in a week; and a Corn-mill well supplied with custom. The Mills are new and well built, are constantly supplied with an abundance of water, and protected from freshes by a natural wash way. The river extends 40 miles above the Mills; logs can be floated to them from a great distance, and rafts go from the foot of the Mills to Wilmington. 16,500 acres of Land, covered with pine, cypress and oak, and adjoining each side of the river, are connected with the Mills; 1000 acres of which of an excellent quality for rice, may be drained and watered by a dam at the wash-way. The uplands abound in lightwood and tar and turpentine may be made to advantage. There is no situation in the state which combines equal advantages for the manufacture of pine lumber, naval stores and rice, where there is sufficient water to transport everything to market, and the Mills are so perfectly guarded from the danger of floods. An equal undivided half of the whole property, with a few Negroes, stock of cattle, Blacksmith's tools, a number of Oxen, and all other things necessary about the Mills are to be sold on a liberal credit, to suit the convenient of the purchaser. For terms apply to Messrs John Winslow and John Eccles of Fayetteville, who are empowered to sell the same.
Sam'l Johnson
Fayetteville, April 2, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, July 23, 1805

Deaths: July 19 Samuel Vance, by a fall

Ran Away
From the subscriber living in the upper end of Bladen County, on the North West River of Cape Fear, on the 10th instant, a Negro man named Aaron, twenty years old, about five feet nine or ten inches high, stout made, a little inclined to a yellow complection; had on when he went away coarse homespun trousers, a blue cloth coat with yellow buttons. Ten dollars reward will be given for said fellow, either delivered to the subscriber or secured in jail so that I get him again.
James Smith
July 15, 1805

Twenty Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber a negro fellow named Sam, about 25 years of age, very black, about 6 feet high, perhaps more, one of his upper fore teeth is out, has a scar on his upper lip, cut by a Whip Saw; country born, speaks plain and is a very artful fellow. I suppose he will make towards Wilmington and perhaps try to make his escape on board some vessel, as I expect he has plenty of money, my trunk being broke open a few days before he started, and about 80 dollars taken.
Any person that will deliver said Negro to me in Onslow county shall receive the above reward.
John Fullwood
July 23, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, August 13, 1805

Communication
On the 1st instant, Sally Johnston, of this district, was delivered of a very extraordinary child. It resembled two female children, joined together side by side, and had only one body. It had two heads, mouths, and noses; four eyes, ears, thighs, legs and feet, with toes in proportion. The two inner  arms were something smaller than the outer ones; the breast had only two nipples, one at each side, and the body but one navel. There appeared to be regular passages from each mouth, down through the body. It measured from where the neck and head joins the shoulders to the top of the head nine inches; round each head eleven inches and three quarters, round the breast twenty-two inches; and the length from head to foot was twenty-one and a quarter inches. It was alive a little before it was brought forth.
Newberry District, July 22, 1805

Deaths:
August 7 Infant son of Mr Osborne

Notice
All persons having any demands against the estate of Andrew Ure, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement within the time prescribed by law, otherwise their demands will not be admitted; all those who are indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers; a compliance with their desire will prevent the disagreeable necessity of applying to legal means for a settlement.
Jacob Hartman, Ex'r
Mary Ure, Ex'x
Wilmington, Aug 13, 1805

Notice
At the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, held for the county of Bladen, the first Monday in June 1805, we qualified as Executors to the last Will and Testament of the late Travers W Harvey, deceased. We therefore give notice to all persons having any demands against the said estate of the said Harvey to make them known to us within the time limited by law, or they will be barred from recovery; all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
William Robeson
Robert Harvey
Ex'rs
Bladen County, July 10, 1805

Notice
All persons having any demands against the estate of the late Dr John L Griffin, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement within the time prescribed by law; otherwise their demands will not be admitted; all those who are indebted to the said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscriber; a compliance this desire will prevent the disagreeable necessity of applying to legal means for a settlement.
Joseph G Swift, Adm'r
August 6, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, August 20, 1805

Ran away from the brig Jane, of Bristol, James Dockendorff, master, on the 6th inst. a boy named William Banton, about five feet high, thin made, of light complexion. All persons are forbid carrying off said boy or employing him. A reward of fifty cents will be paid for the delivery of him to the subscriber on board said brig.
James Dockendorff
Wilmington, August 13, 1805

For Sale, by private contract
A Valuable plantation well known by the name of and situated also at Holly Shelter, in New Hanover county, consisting of about 5000 acres, together with the stock of Cattle, Farming utensils, &c. There is on the estate a Saw Mill in complete order, and also a Grist Mill with many other useful appurtenances. Immediate possession will be given by applying to
Richard Burgess
Living on the Plantation
July 2, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, August 27, 1805

Will be Sold
On Thursday the 10th day of October next, under the Court-House in Wilmington
Seven hundred and twenty acres of land, in the upper part of this county, near Washington, the property of Timothy Wilson & two thousand four hundred and eighty-four acres, the property of William Wright; to satisfy sundry Executions in my hands, the Governor of the State vs William Bludworth, and others. Also fifty acres on the South, about 14 miles from town, the property of Miles Knight, to satisfy an Execution in my hands, the Commissioners of Wilmington vs said Knight.
R Moore, Shff
Wilmington August 27, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, September 24, 1805

Notice
Observing in the paper last week an advertisement for the sale of Lands belonging to Timothy Wilson, including the plantation on which he lives, I think proper to give this public notice, that the said Wilson has sold and conveyed the said lands to me some time past for the payment of his just debts; the titles for which may be seen on record. I therefore forbid the sale of said lands and hereby forewarn all persons from purchasing the same.
Jeremiah Hand
September 17, 1805

Married
On Monday last at the Sound, Mr Daniel McClammy to Miss Mildred Mott.

Died
In this town on Thursday last, Mrs Mary Spence, aged 57 years.
On Wednesday last, Mr John Henderson, ship carpenter.
Same day, Captain ---- Lurvey of the brig Amazon of Newburyport.
On Saturday, Mrs Mary Cook, late of Duplin county.
On Sunday, Mrs Margaret Noble.

Notice
At the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions held for the county of Duplin, the third Monday in July, 1805; we qualified as Executors to the last Will and Testament of the late James Middleton, Sen'r deceased. We therefore give notice to all persons having any just demands against the estate of the said Middleton to make them known to use within the time admitted by law, or they will be barred from recovery; all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
David Middleton
Robert Middleton
Ex'rs
Duplin County Aug 28, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, October 15, 1805

Notice
The subscriber has qualified as Administrator upon the estate of George Jennings, late of Wilmington, dec, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have claims are required to exhibit the same within the time limited by act of Assembly, otherwise they will be barred of recovery.
Thomas Jennings, Adm'r
Wilmington, Sept 23 1805

Mr Printer,
In the Wilmington Gazette of the 17th ultimo, is an advertisement of Mr William McMaster, saying that his wife has left him without provocation and forewarning, all persons from trusting her on his account. A feeling for the misfortune of that unhappy female and some respect for public opinion have induced me to publish the following statement, in answer thereto.
When William McMaster married his wife, she was a respectable young woman and worth a considerable property in lands, negroes, &c, all  of which he has since sold, and by his intemperance and other bad conduct, his family is now reduced to an entire dependence on her friends for subsistence. Being in town about three months since, soon after he had sold the last of the negroes, and perceiving the distressed situation of the family, I advised him to remove to the country. He said he would not leave town himself, but that he would give me 75 dollars a year to board his wife and children, which I agreed to, through motives of respect and charity to her and her two children; and I immediately took them home with me, where they have remained ever since. The notoriety of Mr McMaster's conduct and character, precludes any observations on the above; it is  however, laughable to see a man whom no one will trust, forewarn the public from trusting another on his account.
Neil Beard, Sen'r
October 1, 1805

Notice
The purchasers at the sale of the property of John Gray, dec, are hereby informed that their bonds became due on the 11st inst and that immediate payment is required.
Those persons indebted to the estate on account will take notice that unless payment is made in a few days, their accounts will be put into the hands of a constable for collection.
The creditors of the said estate are desired to present their accounts for settlement within the time prescribed be law, otherwise they will be barred of recovery.
J M Gabie, Agent
Wilmington, October 15

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, November 5, 1805

For Sale
That valuable Plantation in Bladen County, 33 miles from Wilmington, where the subscriber formerly lived, known by the name of Spring Hill, formerly advertised in this Gazette - it contains twelve hundred and eighty acres, one hundred of which are cleared and under fence, with a good two story framed house on it, store house, kitchen, smoke house, cribs, stables, with apple and peach orchards, and every other convenience for a farmer. It not sold by Thursday the 21st November, it will then be set up at vendue. Part of the purchase money will be made easy to the purchaser. Two likely Negro men and five children also for sale. For terms apply to the subscriber in Wilmington.
Robert Scott
Wilmington, November 1, 1805

Ten Dollars Reward
Whereas Alexander Leighton, late Mate of the ship Royal Charlotte, has run (or deserted) from the said ship, on the 18th October. The above reward will be given to any person or persons that will secure him, so that he may be put on board, or in the possession of the subscriber.
Robert Brown
Master of said ship
Wilmington, October 25

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, December 3, 1805

Dissolution of Copartnership
The subscribers have by mutual agreement, this day, dissolved Copartnership. All persons who are indebted to them are therefore required to make immediate payment to Daniel McKay who is funny authorized to settle the business of the firm; and all those to whom they are indebted are desired to hand in their accounts for settlement.
Daniel McKay
Nathaniel Swaney
Wilmington, Nov 19

If any of the relations of William Mathews, who shipped on board the brig Orange in March last in Savannah for Kingston, Jamaica, and there died in consequence of ill usage from the press gang will call on the
subscribers they will hear of something worthy of their attention; in his chest was found a Protection issued in New York, purporting that he was born in Boston. The printers in Boston will do an act of charity by giving this once a place in their papers.
C & P Pelham
Wilmington, December 3, 1805                

Notice
The subscriber informs his friends and the public in general that he has taken that convenient house lately occupied by Mrs Howard, adjoining Mr Thomas Jenning's, where he hopes by his attention to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their custom; a boy will always be ready to take care of horses which will be diligently attend to. Boarders accommodated by the week or month.
Charles Gause
Wilmington, Nov 19

To Rent
And possession given on 1st January next,
The wharf and Ware-House
Near Mr Muter's at present occupied by Messrs Willkins, Scott and Co
Apply to
Giles & Burgwin
Wilmington, Nov 5, 1805

The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, December 17, 1805

Towelling Diapers
Just received from the Northward and for sale by
R Langdon
at his store on J Bradley's Wharf.
200 pieces towelling diapers and tow linens, manufactured at Londonderry in N E preferable to any of foreign make for durability and cheapness.
Also on Hand,
A few hhds and barrels St Croix Sugars
and hhds Molasses.
He offers for sale a valuable Water Lot, at the North part of the town, known by the name of the Still House Lot, with Wharf and Tar sheds thereon. If not sold by the 1st of January, it will then be rented.
Also for Sale
A Negro man named Patrick formerly the property of Mr J Blanks, well known for his being a very active and handy fellow.
Dec 17

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