The Wilmington Chronicle
And North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser
January 28, 1796

Died In this town, Captain Charles Lapham, of the brig Dolphin, after a short illness. A gentleman much regretted.

The Wilmington Chronicle
And North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser
February 4, 1796

Wheaton, Tisdale, & Co
Informs their customers and the public that they have removed their store to the one formerly occupied by Mr James Lockwood, deceased, at the S E corner of the New Market. They  have on hand at the lowest rate, for cash, an assortment of Dry Goods, and Wines of different kinds, by quarter-cask or by retail which they warrant genuine. Also St Ubes and Turks Island Salt. Malasses by the hogshead.
Wilmington, January 20, 1796

The Wilmington Chronicle
And North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser
February 11, 1796

Ran-Away
From the subscriber's plantation, last week, a Negro Fellow named Allick. He is about five feet four inches high; about thirty years old, or upwards; rather bow-kneed, but is very active and lively; speaks good English and is plausible. He formerly belong to colonel Dudley, at Fayetteville. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and delivers him to me at the Hermitage, shall have five dollars reward, besides what the law allows, paid by
John Burgwin
Hermitage, 2d Feb 1796

Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that Sarah E McCalister and Richard Quince, jun. have obtained letters of administration on the goods, chattels, &c of James McCalister, late of Brunswick county, deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are hereby required to make payment. And those who have claims against the said estate are hereby required to present them to said administrators, within the time limited by an act of assembly passed in the year 1789, entitled, "An act concerning proving of Wills and granting letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates' estates."
Sarah E McCalister, Admx
Richard Quince, Jun, Admr
Wilmington, 15th January, 1796

Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that the subscriber has qualified as an executor to the last will and testament of Mrs Mary McCalister, late of Brunswick County, deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are hereby required to make payment. And those who have claims against the said estate are hereby required to present them to the said executor, within the time limited by an act of assembly passed in the year 1789, entitled, "An act concerning proving of Wills and granting letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates' estates."
Benjamin Mills, Exr

Married
Mr Samuel Morgan of this place to  Miss Elizabeth Torrins of Duplin county, a young lady of the most gentle and engaging manners.

Died
Last week, Mr Thomas Davis, of this town - a gentleman universally esteemed and much regretted. His remains were attended to the church by a large assemblage of the members of the Wilmington Lodge of Free-masons where the funeral service was performed and from thence to the water side amidst a crowd of citizens of all ranks. From the wharf the body was taken across the river, and conveyed to the place of interment at Rock Hill.

Notice
Some time between the ninth and the eleventh of May last, my wife Elizabeth thought proper to withdraw herself from my house. I therefore give notice, to all persons whatever, that I will pay no debt which the said Elizabeth shall contract after this date.
Laurence A Dorsey
Wilmington, Oct 21, 1795

Charles La Place
Watch-Maker
From Paris
Has the honour to inform the public that he has taken the store lately occupied by Alexander Young, in mr James's house, where he intends to carry on his business. Those who will favour him with their custom may be assured that he will do his utmost to deserve their confidence: he will warrant the watches repaired by him for twelve months.
He also offers to keep in good order and wind up, at the rate of four dollars by the year the clocks of such subscribers as shall employ him.
Wilmington, July 9

The Wilmington Chronicle
And North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser
April 14, 1796

Notice
The subscriber in addition to his advertisement in May 1792, give this final notice to all those indebted to the estate of Wm Ewans, deceased, to settle and pay up to him the amount of their respective accounts, on or before the 1st day of July next, otherwise they will be sued without respect of persons; the subscriber being anxious to have the affairs of the said estate arrange in such a manner as to be ready for speedy settlement after that date.
John Martin, Admr
Wilmington, 4th April 1796

Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that the subscriber has obtained letters of administration upon the estate of Gherardi, dit Guirard, deceased. Those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having claims upon the same are required to present their demands within the time prescribed by law.
F Fontaine, Admr
Also, on the 2d day of May next, at Wilmington, will be sold sundry articles  of wearing apparel, mariner's implements, tools &c. being the property of said Gherardi, dit Guirard. Terms - six months credit, giving bond and security.
F Fontaine, Admr
Wilmington, April 5th 1796

On the fourth day of the ensuing superior court, will be sold at public vendue, in the town of Wilmington, the following lands, belonging to the subscriber, viz.
640 acres on the forks of Long Creek, patented by Rufus Marsden, Esq, &c.
360 acres on the north side of Long Creek, joining lines of John Swann and Armand De Rossette, esqrs deceased &c.
On third of the purchase money to be paid immediately, and the credit for the other two thirds to be made known at the time of sale.
Alice Heron
April 6, 1796

Advertisement
Will be sold at public auction, on Saturday the 23d instant, at Mr Pott's store, in the town of Smithville, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a valuable Frame of a Boat, about thirty-four feet keel, and fourteen feet beam, with timbers, beams, and plank sufficient to complete her; also the greater part of bolts and nails are ready. The timbers are of the first quality, and all of live oak and cedar. The boat may be finished with very little expense to the purchaser.
Charles Betts
April 6, 1796

The Wilmington Chronicle
And North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser
May 5, 1796

The subscribers having qualified as executors to the last will and testament of Charles Jewkes, deceased request all persons indebted to the estate of the said Charles to make immediate payment, and all persons having any demand on said estate, to present the same to the subscribers, within the time limited by an act of assembly entitled, "An act concerning proving of Wills and granting letters of administration and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates' estates."
P Mallett
Jos G Wright
Exrs
April 11, 1796

Advertisement
Charles La Place, watch-maker, after having left this town, wrote to me requesting me to redeem a certain Gold Watch, the property of a person who had put it into his hands in order to be repaired, but whose name he could not recollect - the owner thereof may have it by proving his property and paying expenses.
Apply to
P Mangeon

Il s'expedie dans le port de Charleston, un parlementaire, pour France, qui partir au plus tard a la fin de ce mois. Les colons Francois qui se font refugies, dans ces environs song invites a routrer dans le sein de la roge blique et ceux qui sont disposes a profiter de ce parlementaire et qui n'ont pas les moyens de payer lenr passage pour se rendre a Charleston peuvent's addresser a
P Mangeon
Wilmington, le 17 Floreal

Saddle and Harness making
George Reed
Respectfully informs the public that he intends declining business in the course of the summer on account of the many difficulties he is obliged to encounter, occasioned by backward payments. He cannot pass over in silence the gratitude he owes to those who punctuality has hitherto been his support; and assures them that he shall not relax in this endeavours to please during the short time he may continue in the business.
Having no other object to detain him but that of collecting what monies are due to him, in order to be enabled to make an honourable retreat, he trusts that that consideration alone will operate with those indebted to him, as a sufficient incentive to discharge their respective accounts.
Wilmington, May 4, 1796
 
The Wilmington Chronicle
And North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser
August 4, 1796

Notice
As the co-partnership of Telfair and Kiddy has for some time been dissolved, this is therefore to request all those who may have claims against said concern to render in their respective accounts; and those indebted will please to make speedy payment, in order to enable them to make a final a settlement.
John Telfair
Wm Kiddy
Wilmington, 28th May 1796

July 21st 1796
List of Letters remaining in the Wilmington Post-Office
A: Monsieur Aubinau, Jamse Ancrum, John Arnold.
B: James Brian, Ezekiel Bryant, Thomas F Bates, Gooden Bowen, A Bartlett, Mrs Beaumez, Thomas Burke, John Brown.
C: Corton Chase, Wm Cooper, 2, Sam. Corning, 3, Clerk of New Hanover, Monsieur Caudrin.
D: Capt W Davis, Ozias Danforth, Joseph Dean, Monsieur De Lamotte, Mrs Mille Deal, Mrs Dell, Monsieur Martin Ducolombie.
F: Mr Festens, Mrs Fluming, 3.
G: Andrew Greer, Henry Griggs, Needam Goss.
H: Sam. Hall, Henry Halsey, Mr Herrin.
I: Capt Thos. Jones, David Jones, S R Jocelyn.
K: Wm Kelly, Wm Keddie, M Keenon, John Kennedy.
L: Monsieur L'Homaea, 2, Eugene Locet, 5.
M: Norman M'Leod, Mr Mansfield at Mr Hooper's, Abijah Mason, Petty M Pherson, Sam. Marchant, James M'Gufford.
N: John Nichols, Thomas Neale, Robert Nixon.
P: William Parker, Monsieur Paisson, capt Pepper, James Price.
S: Lemuel Stanwood, H F Strudwick, the Sheriff of New Hanover, 3, John Simpson, 2, Sam. Shaw, capt. Slocum.
T: Nancy Thomas, capt Dan. Tubbs, David Tuman, Mr  Tarbet, James Taylor.
U: Mr Vickers, Henry Urquhart.
W: Walker & Anderson, John Warner, Willis Whitfield, Benjamin Williams, Constant Woodman, William Wingate.
R Bradley, Asst P M

Tavern and Boarding-House
The subscriber takes the liberty of informing the public and his friends that he has opened a House of Entertainment in that large and commodious building lately occupied by mr Spaulding. Every attention will be given, and the best provisions and choicest liquors provided.
From his knowledge and experience in the above line, added to the encouragement he has received from a number of respectable inhabitants, induce him to hope for a share of public favour; determined that although he cannot command success, he will endeavour to deserve it.
Half a dozen gentlemen may be accommodated with board and lodging.
James Carr
Wilmington, July 27, 1796

Advertisement
To be sold by private sale, the plantation in Duplin county, known by the name of the Old Court House, whereon mr Kennan Love lately lived. It is a valuable plantation and well situated for a Tavern and Store. Also three hundred acres of land in said county, just above Rock Fish, and three hundred acres in New Hanover, on Harrison's Creek. For terms apply to James Price on Topsail Sound, or to Archibald Cutlar, in Wilmington.



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