The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, April 4, 1799

Sheriff's Sale
On the first day of the ensuing Superior Court, will be sold, at the court house,
A tract of land on Black river, about 1000 acres, with a good saw mill and other improvements thereon, commonly called Simpson's Mills, levied upon to satisfy an execution in my hands, Henry Toomer vs the Executors of John Gillard, dec'd.
And on the same day will be sold
100 acres of land adjoining Joseph Chadwick's line, by virtue of a vend. expo. Peter Carpenter vs James Earl.
And on the third day of the Superior Court will be sold
Three Negroes viz. Job, Dick and Peg, to satisfy an execution Thomas Cobham vs Administratrix of Sampson Mosely.
And on the same day
The following Negroes, viz. Bacchus and Sarah his wife, George, Flora, Jim, Jenny, old Abraham, old Nan, Isaac, and Mary a child, to satisfy an execution Charles Jewkes vs Administratrix of Alexander Lillington.
Wm Nutt, Sheriff
Wilmington, April 1

Public Auction
Monday the 23d of the present month, will be sold,
Part of the perishable property of the late Mr Henry Toomer, consisting of household furniture, riding chairs, carts, a carriage, two pettiaugers, a luggage boat, some cattle, with a variety of other articles.
The conditions are as usual in such cases.
By order of Anthony B Toomer, Executor.
A Jocelyn, Auct'r
Wilmington, April 2

To be rented at Public Auction, on Monday the 8th instant
The Barn Plantation near the bridge on Smith's creek, belonging to the estate of the late Mr Henry Toomer.
The rice-fields are nearly ready for planting. There is a large range for stock, and the plantation is under good fence.
At the same time will be sold,
The plantation tools, &c. and between forty and fifty Negroes consisting of carpenters, coopers, boarmen, and field hands.
Conditions will then be made known.
A. B. Toomer, Ex'r
Wilmington, April 2

Ran away from the subscriber on Thursday night last, two Negroes, one a mulatto fellow named Will, about 30 years old, five feet nine or ten inches high, strait lim'd, has a very hollow foot and a small scar under his nose on his lip. The other a wench about eighteen years old, spare made, and has lost the middle finger of her left hand at the first joint.
Any person who will bring said Negroes to me or secure them so that I get them, shall be rewarded with the sum of Ten Dollars.
J Lane
Rockey-Point, March 25

Will Be Sold
On Wednesday the 17th of April next, at the Plantation of the late Charles Simpson
All the perishable and personal part of his estate, consisting of a few Negroes, a flock of cattle and hogs, one mule, household and kitchen furniture, plantation tools, &c. Terms of sale will be six months credit for all sums above forty shillings, the purchasers giving bonds with approved security, before the property is altered.
All persons indebted to the said estate of Charles Simpson, are requested to make payment, and those having demands against the same, to present them to the subscriber within the time prescribed by an act of Assembly entitled “An Act to amend an Act, entitled an Act concerning proving of wills and granting letters of administration, and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates estates.”
Elizabeth Simpson, Adm'x
New Hanover, March 27

Sheriff's Sales
On the tenth day of April next will be sold at the Court House in Wilmington,
One moiety of a parcel of land on Island creek, containing about fifteen hundred acres, with a good saw mill & other improvements thereon.
Also, the following Negroes, viz.
Toney, John, Isaih, William, Darby, Jim, Tom, Joan, Chloe, Terrissa and her child, Sue a wench, Lucy ditto, Stella a girl, Ferdinand a boy, Hector ditto and a girl about 15 months old a child of a wench sold some time ago named Hannah.
The above property is levied upon, and the same or as much thereof as may be necessary, will on the day above mentioned be sold to satisfy sundry writs of freri facias to me directed, against John B Moore, Esq.
William Nutt, Sheriff
Wilmington, March 1

For Sale
1013 acres of land in Bladen County, on the west side of Waccamaw river, being one-third part of a tract of land entered by John Sloan, and known by the name of Sloan's Tract.
Also, between one & two hundred acres of land in New Hanover county on the west side of Moore's creek, patented by Joseph Woodcock.
The abovementioned lands will be disposed of on very reasonable terms.
Michael Sampson

Martin Ettinger, Blacksmith, Whitesmith, Gunsmith, & Nail Manufacturer,
Informs the public that he carries on his several branches of business at his manufactory on Mr William Campbell's wharf, where Captains of vessels, and others may be supplied at the shortest notice, with all kinds of Iron Work, on the most reasonable terms. All orders for work will be thankfully received and punctually attented to. Those who employ him may depend on being well served.
March 28

Five Dollars Reward
Will be given for securing in gaol an elderly Negro fellow named Quamina, who has been harboured in and about Wilmington since September last, the property of Mrs Sarah J Campbell; and a further reward of five dollars will be given on conviction of any person employing said negro.
Thomas Robeson
March 14

Boarding & Lodging
The subscriber having provided himself with a very convenient house in Princess Street, can accommodate a few boarders, and provide dinners, suppers, &c. on the shortest notice. He hopes by his particular attention, to give general satisfaction.
F Beaufort
Wilmington, March 14

The subscriber forbids the sale of a vacant lot of ground on the south of Dock street in Wilmington, as advertised by John Allen, coroner; and forwarns any person from purchasing the same, she having a deed therefore.
Mary Tucker
March 28

Notice
Taken up and committed to Wilmington Gaol, a Negro woman named Bet and her daughter belonging to the estate of Thomas Lucas of Bladen. The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges and take them away.
Miles Knight, gaoler
March 7

Notice
The subscriber once more requests all persons indebted to the firm of Matthew Johnston and Maurice Cunniam, to make payment. Those who neglect to do so immediately will be suited indiscriminately.
Matthew Johnston
Surviving Copartner
Wilmington, March 21

Tanning & Currying
The subscribers are determined to carry on the aforesaid business to the greatest extent the situation of this place will admit; they will give the highest price in cash or leather, for hides and four dollars per cord for Oak Bark. They will also dispose of leather of all kinds at a reasonable rate; and a constant supply will be kept by the public's most obedient servants.
Lemuel Noyes
Zephaniah Leonard
N.B. During our absence from Wilmington, which will be about fifteen days, application must be made to Mr John Brown, merchant.
Wilmington, March 21


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, April 19, 1799

For Sale
The sloop Sally, a staunch well built vessel in good order for sea, and sails fast. The conditions will be made easy and convenient to the purchaser. She is daily expected from New York and if not sold, will take a freight for that place.
John Shuter
Wilmington, April 11

Notice
The subscribers having qualified to execute the last will and testament of John James, Esq, deceased, request all who are indebted to the estate of said James, to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands to present them with the time limitted by act of Assembly in such cases made and provided to
Benj Liddon
John Holden
Ex'rs
Or to Alice James Ex'x
South Washington
April 8, 1799

Sheriff's Sale
Will Be Sold
On the 19th inst. at the Brick house opposite Wilmington, thirty-two Negroes, namely, Smart, Sukey, Toney, Cuffee, Sarah, Dicky, Sampson, Nanny, Paddy, Rose, Meran, Jeffrey, James, Phillis, young Paddy, Phebe, Minor, Amey, Hager, Venter, London, Joe, Scippio, Mary, young Scippio, Creole, Sharper, young London, Hannah, Sarah, Betsy, and Clarenden, sold to satisfy sundry writs of fieri facias to me directed, at the fruits of the Administrators of Richard Quince against James Carson.
Thomas Leonard, Sh'ff
April 6

Ran away from the subscriber a negro fellow named Michael, stout and well made, of a yellow complexion, did when a lad wait on the subscriber, he is well known about Wilmington.
It is supposed he will make for Brunswick Old Town, at which place he has a wife, formerly belonging to the estate of Hezekiah Davis, named Nanny, a yellow wench. He had on when he went away a white negro cloth jacket and trousers. He also took with him a pair of striped homespun overalls with an uniform coat, blue turned up with red. This fellow is outlawed agreeable to law and the subscriber will give fifty dollars reward for his head, if dead, or ten dollars to any person who will secure him so that his master can get him again.
J W Bradley
April 4

Ran away from the subscriber on Monday the 8th inst. a negro fellow named Aston, a country born slave, about twenty-four years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, of a yellowish complexion, and stutters when sharply spoken to, being very artful he will in all probability, endeavour to pass for a free man. He can do a little in the coopering and shoemaking business. He had on when he went away a light colored cloth coat, broad brim'd hat; and had with him nankeen and homespun small clothes. He was born in the county of Wake, and may possibly make that way or to Wilmington.
Any person who will apprehend and secure the said slave shall have a reward of thirty dollars & all reasonable charges, by deliver him to me at Rockfish, Duplin county, or securing him in any gaol, so that I get him again.
Shadrick Stallings
Rockfish, Duplin County
April 12


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, June 13, 1799

The subscriber having obtained letters of administration on the estate of the late John Gibbs, dec. requests all persons who have any demands against said estate, to render them in properly attested, within the time limitted by an act of assembly; and those who are indebted, will please make payment without delay to
Robert Gibbs, Adm'r
May 23

Fifty Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber about the 10th of May last, a negro fellow named Larry, yellow complexion, between five feet ten and six feet high, marked lightly with the small pox; he is about twenty-five years of age, and will probably be lurking about some of the plantations on the north-west, or will be going up and down the river in a boat, having formerly been hired to Virgil Dry, who used to trade in that channel.
Ten dollars will be paid on delivery of said negro at Belevedere, ten more to the person by whose means a conviction on his being harboured shall take place, and in addition to which I will complete the sum first above mentioned, on conviction of his being harboured on board any vessel, with an intention of carrying him out of the state.
Benjamin Smith
June 6

The subscriber having qualified as Executor to the last will and testament of Henry Toomer, dec. requests all persons indebted to the estate of the said deceased, to make payment; and those to whom it is indebted, to bring forward their accounts properly attested, within the time prescribed by an act of the General Assembly, in such cases made and provided.
Anthony B Toomer
May 30

A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid to any person who will deliver into the gaol of Wilmington, a certain negro man named Johny, a fellow I purchased from Mr John Waddell. He is of a yellow complection, about five feet ten inches high, strait and well made, steps rather short and quick when he walks, has lost some of his fore teeth. He is about thirty-five or forty years of age. It is probable he may be about Mr Waddell's plantation, having a mother and uncle there. If he returns of his own accord he shall not be punished and may work in town.
George Gibbs
June 13

Ran Away
On Friday, the 1?th of May last, a negro fellow named Jimmy, who is a stout black fellow, of a yellowish cast, he is about five feet ten or eleven inches high, rather slim made, his right knee bends a little towards his left leg; he is about twenty-six years of age, speaks tolerable well, has a striped homespun coat and overalls, a white negro cloth pair of overalls, a pair of patched boots, an oznaburg shirt or homespun, a white negro cloth under jacket, also a spotted corded muslnet waistcoat; he may alter his name & endeavour to make for Wayne county. Whoever will apprehend said fellow and commit him to jail so as I can get him, or deliver him to Mr John Magill, Old Town, Brunswick county, or to myself, shall receive a reward of Twenty Dollars, and if such information of a black person harbouring him, five dollars more and if a white person, so as I can bring him to justice, I will add twenty dollars.
William Magill
Brunswick County, June 1


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, August 8, 1799

Michael Molton begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a public house in Fayetteville, at the house of the late Col. Rowan, on Bow street, lately occupied by Mr James Kerr, where he will endeavour to accommodate in the best manner, those who will please favor him with their custom.
June 27


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, September 5, 1799

Taken up and committed to gaol, in Fayetteville, on the 6th of August, a mulatto fellow; he says that he belongs to Abram Burnap, near Swansborough. He is five feet six or seven inches high, about twenty-two years old, has a scar on each of his wrists, and one of his upper fore teeth is rotten.
The owner is requested to come forward, pay charges, and take him away.
Jesse Lee, Gaoler
Fayetteville, Sept 5

Stolen
From the subscriber about three weeks ago, out of my room at Mr Jones' boarding-house, a handsome gilt watch. I will give a reward of Twenty Dollars, to any person who will give such information, as may convict the thief, or Ten Dollars for the watch.
A Cutlar
Sept 5

Twenty Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber, a large black Negro man named Jack, about six feet one or two inches high. He has a very huge mouth, bold look, and is quick spoken, had on when he went away a homespun shirt and overalls, a bunting shirt with stripes round him, and an old great coat. It is expected he will try to pass for a freeman. Any person who will bring the said Negro to me, shall receive the above reward.
Hardy Royal
Sampson county, August 18

All persons are hereby forwarned from buying or dealing with the subscriber's or Mr Francis B Beaufort's negroes on Greenfields, any corn or other articles whatever, without a permit from one or the other of the owners, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law.
Wm Green
Any person apprehending the subscribers negro fellow Apollo, who has eloped this morning shall be generously rewarded.
Aug 30

Sheriff's Sales
Will be sold on the ? Day of October next, at the Court House in Brunswick county, the following lands, for the payment of the taxes due thereon, viz.
100,480 acres consisting of three tracts, one situated on the west side of Waccamaw river between the state and Bladen lines, the other two tracts situated on the eastern side of Waccamaw and upon Shallott, the waters of Lockwood's Folly and Elizabeth rivers, also on or near the waters of Governour's, Orton, Lillput and Town-creek, and running northwestwardly to the road leading from Town-creek to Lockwood's Folly, or near the same; sold for the taxes of the years 1797 & 1798.
8000 acres more or less, situate on the eastern side of Waccamaw river, joining William Grisset's and Thomas Hickman's lands, and touching on the waters of Shallott river, said now to be or late was the property of the late Patrick Henry, Esq. of Virginia; sold for the taxes of the years 1795, 1796, 1797, & '98.
80 acres being part of 100 acres situate on the south side of Livingston's creek said to have been granted to Joel Allen; sold for the taxes of 1798.
100 acres on the west side of Waccamaw river, near or adjoining the Green Swamp and Snake Island, called Harper's land, to whom it was granted; sold for the taxes of the years 1795, 1796, 1797 & 1798.
50,000 acres situate in & adjoining the Green Swamp; the same appears to have been entered for taxation in the names of Benjamin Stoddar and John Maton, truestees of Francis Lewis Tancy, by George G McDaniell, their agent for the year 1798.
Thos Leonard, Shff
Brunswick County, Aug 28
N.B. None of the above lands have been entered for taxation as by law required, except the last mentioned.

For Sale
My mills on the rast(?) Swamp, about four miles above Lumberton, all new and now in good order. This seat is on 12,000 acres of land, on which are six plantations, a saw mill with two saws, a grist-mill with two pair of stones, and receives more custom through the summer than ? can possibly discharge, (other mill being in want of water, of which the?ever fails,) a rice machine new and complete that will beat 120 bushes per day; a large and well ? two story house, kitchen, meat house, stables, and every other necessary & convenient buildings for negroes, workmen, &c. about two hundred acres of rice land completely banked, and can be overflowed at pleasure; a large young orchard just beginning to bear; a pasture of 400 acres very convenient for oxen, and all kinds of stock. This seat is a most delightful situation, affords plenty of fish every day in the year, fine water, and is remarkably healthy; it has been rented at 1500 dollars per annum, but the contract is now changed, and the saw-mills alone rent for 100 dollars per month.
I have also a plantation (1000 acres in the tract joining the town, of a quality superior to any in this part of the country, with a large orchard, good fences, and all in good order, and which has been rented some years at 300 bushels of corn per year. I have also two town houses that rent at 300 dollars; and about 5000 acres of other land in the neighbourhood, near and joining the town, all for sale very low for cash or negroes.
I would take one-half or two thirds of the value of the above premises, in western lands in the state of Tennessee, in Me? District; but if I receive lands in Tennessee, they must be of the first quality, in the military boundary and unimcumbered. None others need be offered.
J Willis
Lumberton, Aug 4

Whereas Daniel Mallet mortgaged to me as security for the repayment of a certain sum of money lent and advanced to him, a certain Negro fellow named Elijah, on the 19th inst. and delivered the said fellow into my possession on the 20th. That on the 22d the said fellow, without the least provocation, eloped from my service; and as Mr Mallet is by agreement, liable to me for all lost time, and supposing the said fellow to be harboured about town or at the sound. I hereby promise a reward of Ten Dollars to any person who will apprehend the said Negro fellow Elijah and deliver him to me or to the gaoler in Wilmington. And I will give the same reward to any person who will acquaint me of the person or persons that may hereafter harbour the said runaway, to be paid on conviction of the offender. If the fellow Elijah does not return to his master in a week, he will be outlawed.
John Burgwin
Wilmington, Aug 27

Sheriff's Sales
Will Be Sold
On Saturday, the 28th of September next, at Sampson Court House, the following land in Sampson county, to satisfy the taxes due for the year 1798:
11,950 acres between Little Cohery and Bearskin swamp above Lazarus Hall's land.
445 acres between Doctor's creek and Quewhisle, including Harvel's pecoson.
6207 acres on Bearskin swamp, beginning at a red oak, Page's and Honeyent's corner.
2266 acres between Little Cohery and Bearskin, joining Perigreen Johnson's land.
20,000 acres between Little Cohery and South river, on both sides of the main road, joining Peter Mallet's land.
30,000 acres between Little-Cohery and South-river, joining Ozius Beaman, on Starling swamp.
4896 acres between Great Cohery and Little Cohery, on both sides of the old road, joining Lazarus Hall's land.
1110 acres on the east-side of Black river, joining the county line, at a lightwood post, William Johnson's land.
2366 ares on the east-side of South-river, on both sides of the main road, joining John Harvey's corner.
657 acres between Little Cohery and South river, including part of James Harrington's pecosun.
4502 acres on the East side of Bearskin swamp, beginning at a black gum in said swamp.
All the above mentioned land returned by John Dickson, agent for Robert C Johnson.
4480 acres on the east side of South-river, returned by Peter Mallet, Esq.
355 acres on the east side of Great Cohery, returned by Stephen Beck.
150 acres on Roan swamp, returned by Miles Carson.
200 acres on the west side of Great Cohery, returned by Hallssha Odom.
190 acres near or joining ditto returned by Silas Odom.
50 acres near or joining ditto returned by Dempsy Odom.
400 acres near the head of Great Cohery, returned by Joel Lye.
750 acres on Black river, returned by Jane Fryer.
90 acres on the west side of the Six Runs, returned by Moses Cummins.
232 acres between the Six Runs and Goshon, returned by John Rose.
440 acres near Goshon swamp, returned by Lewis Barfield.
100 acres near the head of Great Cohery, returned by Joel Taylor.
100 acres on the Beaverdam returned by Mary Sessums.
200 acres on the east side of Great Cohery, joining Daniel Kinzey's lines, and no return made.
350 acres on Blackmingo supposed to be the property of  B Roberson of Bladen county, and no return made.
1000 acres on Little Cohery, joining Mary William's, the property of William Keedy, and no return made.
100 acres on the east side of South river joining John Fowler, the property of said Keddy, and no return made.
Two 640 acres tracts on South river, one below and the other above Macom Peterson, supposed to be the property of Wm Keddy, of Wilmington.
Owen Gregory, Shff
August 23


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, October 3, 1799

Will Be Sold
On Tuesday the eighth day of October next, at the Dwelling-House of the late John Gaillard deceased, in Market Street, the personal estate of the said deceased consisting of a few Dry Goods and Household Furniture. The terms of sale will be six months credit. All persons indebted to the said John Gaillard are requested to make payment or settle their accounts, and those who have any demands against his estate are desired to bring them in at the above place.
Eliza. Simpson, Adm'x
Wilmington, Sept 26

Sheriff's Sales
On the 29th day of October next, the following lands in Duplin county, will be sold for the taxes due thereon for the year 1798.
9530 acres granted to Roger Alden, including the upper part of Holley Shelter pecoson, beginning at three pines the last station of James Carraway's survey of 2184(?) acres.
12,800 acres granted to Roger Alden livingon the east side of the North-east river, and both sides of Cypress creek and Back swamp, beginning at a pine the corner tree of Duplin county and New Hanover.
5120 acres granted to Roger Alden, on the head of Panther swamp, and Beaver dam of Limestone, joining the boundaries of Jones and Lenoir counties, beginning at a pine, Jacob Maenon's corner tree, on the north side of a finall draining of Cherrytree branch.
3200 Acres granted to Roger Alden, on the both sides of the said branch, including the Goard pecoson, beginning at a pine, William Hall's line, on the boundary of Onslow county.
640 acres granted to Roger Alden, on the drains of Burncoat & Matthew's branch, beginning at a pine, the fourth corner of a survey of 500 acres patented by George Smith.
1280 acres granted to Roger Alden, on the drains of Rockfish creek, beginning at a pine, Aaron William's corner, in the edge of the north east corner of Alderman's Great bay or pecoson.
3200 acres granted to Roger Alden, on the west side of all North East River, and in Love's pecoson, beginning at a hickory and holley on the river bank, the lower corner of James Picket's 50 acres.
640 acres granted to Samuel Johnston, on the east side of the North-east River, including the Indian Grave Bluff.
640 acres granted to Samuel Johnston, on the west side of the North-East River, opposite the Indian graves.
640 acres granted to James Phoebus, joining the land of Jacob Teachy.
2?0 acres granted to John Thally, on both sides of Maxwell Swamp, joining Nathaniel McCanne and Richard Chasten's lines.
640 acres granted to Roger Alden, on the drains of Little Rockfish creek, in the pecoson, beginning at a pine a ltitle west of the main road George Dohorty and William Jone's corner.
640 acres granted to Roger Alden, on the head of Fussel's creek, a branch of Rockfish creek, beginning at a pine, the second corner of Jacob Well's survery of 640 acres.
640 acres supposed to be granted to John Johns, joining Jacob Brown's line, and Broad branch.
Hugh McCanne, Shff.
September 15

Sheriff's Sales
On the 21st of October next, Will Be Sold, At the Court-House
A parcel of land, situate on the north side of the North-west river, immediately opposite Rowan's Plantation, being the field on the low land, and that part of said tract which lies in New Hanover county, levied upon by virtue of a writ of fieri facias, at the suit of the Executors of Thomas Lucas, vs the Heirs of John Rowan.
Wm Nutt, Sheff
Sept 19

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias, to me directed, at the suit of John Burgwin, vs the Heir of Robert Schaw, on the first day of November next, at twelve o'clock, Will Be Sold, at the court-house, in Wilmington,
That valuable lot with improvements thereon, situated on Front Street, containing sixty-six feet on Front Street, and running down the river.
Wm Nutt Shff
September 19

Wanted Immediately
Three or four apprentices to the House-Carpenter's business. Boys from 14 to 16 years of age, (white or black) will be preferred.
Alex Rouse

For Sale or Exchange
The plantation adjoining Old Town, on Cape Fear River, well known for the eligibility of its situation and quality, to be equal to any Swamp Land in the country, about two thirds has been cultivated, part of which is ditched, the high land is equal, if not superior to any in the neighbourhood, is never incommoded by ? or salts, is bounded by a canal on one side and a large creek on the other, with very moderate bank, and may be watered by either. The situation for a house is beautiful, having when the remainder is cleared, a pleasing view of every vessel that passes to or from Wilmington, from which it is distant about four miles, the sitatuation of the house is about 30 feet above the level of the swamp. The price will be moderate, and Negroes or Town Property at a fair value, received in payment.
For further particulars apply to
James Carson
Wilmington, Sept 12

Being determined to remove to the back country, I wish to dispose of the plantation whereon I now live, it contains 320 acres, 150 of which is tide swamp, 36 acres thereof is under bank and ditch, quarter drained and a good set of flood gates. There is now a good crop of Rice growing on it. The situation is pleasant, and there is a tolerable dwelling house and good out houses. There is a quantity of good fruit trees on the plantation, and good stream for a Mill and Rice Machine.
The purchaser may be accommodated with a flock of Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, &c.
M Sampson
Wilmington, Sept 10


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, October 10, 1799

Notice is hereby given, that in Smithville on Saturday the 26th of October, the skirts of land on the water around the borders of the town, not heretofore granted or appropriated, will be leased in convenient Lots or Parcels upon terms to be made known, and as there are several desirable situations to be let, punctual attendance by 12 o'clock at the corner of Potts Bay Street is recommended to all desirous of becoming ?
By Order, Joshua Potts
October 10

Sheriff's Sales
On the first day of November next, will be sold at the Court-House, the following lots in the town of Wilmington, to pay the taxes due thereon:
No. 135 situated on Back Street said to belong to Samuel Morgan.
No. 130, 129, 128, 127, 126, 12?, 123, 120, 119, 118, 117, 116, 155, 114, 113, 112, 111, 110, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 195, 210 situated on Back-street, owners not known.
No. 10, 15, 20, 25, situated on Back-street, said to belong to the heirs of Richard Player, dec.
No. 185 on Back-street, said to belond to Joseph Richardson.
No. 190 on Back-street, said to belond to the estate of Myer Dye.
No. 200, on Back-street, said to belong to Thomas Atkins.
No. 203, on said street, said to be long to the heirs of James Campbell.
No. 104, 103, 102, 101, 100, 99, 98, 97, 94, 93, 92, 91, 90, 89, 88, 87, 86, 85, 14, 19, situated between Third and Fourth-streets, owners not known.
No. 96, 95, situated between said streets, said to belong to Eagles' estate.
No. 24, situated between said streets, said to belong to the heirs of Thomas James.
No. 29, 34, 44, 49, 54, situated between said streets, said to belong to the heirs of Peter Lord.
No. 78, situated between Second and Third-streets, said to belong to the heirs of E Harrison.
No. 77, 76, 74, 73, 72, 71, 68, 67, 64, 63, situated between said streets, owners not known.
No. 75, situated between said streets, said to belong to the heirs of Wayne.
No. 70, 69, between said streets, said to belong to Eagles' estate.
No. 66, ditto Jos. Johnston's estate.
No. 65, ditto, Rob. Hogg's estate.
No. 48, 58, ditto ditto Joshua Grainge's ditto.
Two thirds of a lot undivided, No. 79, opposite the Church, situated between Sam. Benton's and James Walker's, said to belong to the heirs of J Long and J Campbell.
A vacant piece of ground on Dock-street, being part of lot No. 28, between Isaac Bernard's lot and Geo Hooper's, owner not known, supposed to belong to the estate of Joshua Grainger.
No. 130, situated between Front and Second-streets, said to belong to Geo. Lucas.
No. 52, between Front and Second-streets, said to belong to E. Harrison.
No. 50, between ditto heirs of Carver.
No. 49, ditto ditto heirs of Wayne.
No. 46, ditto ditto W Norton.
No. 45, ditto ditto owner not known.
No. 39, ditto ditto estate of Rob. Hogg.
No. 37, ditto ditto Hugh Waddel.
No. 36, ditto ditto Gen. Clarke.
No. 42 & 47, between Dock Street and Orange Street, owner unknown.
Part of lot No. 52, situate on Orange Street, between P Harris & S Spring's, about 102 feet by 33, said to belong to Grainger's estate.
Part of lot No. 62, at the corner of Orange and Front-streets, lately purchased by Butler Ashford.
No. 107, between First and Second streets, and Ann & Nun-streets, owner not known.
No. 137, belonging to H Dherbe.
No. 152, owner unknown.
No. 24, a water lot at the upper end of the town, owner not known.
No. 22 ditto ditto said to belong to Grainger.
No. 196, at the lower end of the town, said to belong to the estate of Gen Clarke.
A small part of a lot on Front-street, immediately before the lot belonging to George Duncan, about 30 by 20 feet, said to belong to Mr Cain, in Bladen.
There are a number of lots belonging to the heirs of Wimble, not on the tax list, which will be to be sold, unless some person comes forward to pay the taxes.
The numbers as herein mentioned are from the old plan.
Wm Nutt Sheff
Sept 5

For Sale
That valuable Plantation, containing three hundred acres of land, lying on the east side of Cape Fear river, opposite Brunswick and adjoining the Plantation of Peter Maxwell, Esq. The situation is as healthy as any on the North-west river, on which is a very convenient Dwelling House, a well of good water, a valuable Fishery, &c. There are about twenty acres of cleared land which will ? the cultivation of rice, and about ten acres under good fence. There is also excellent range for cattle and hogs.
The price will be moderate, and terms as accommodating to the purchaser as possible.
For further particulars apply to
Donald McDugall
Wilmington, Sept 19


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, October 31, 1799

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away on the 7th instant, a stout Negro man named Jack, formerly the property of Wm Jackson, Gaoler of Wilmington. He is plausible and of a smiling countenance, dark complexion, about 5 feet 8 inches high. Whoever delivers him to me or lodges him in gaol shall be entitled to the above reward.
Holden McGee
Little Bridge, Oct 24

Will Be Sold
On Thursday the 14th of November next, if fair, if not, the next fair day after, at the Store of the late Philip Spaulding, deceased, in Market-street, the personal estate of said deceased, consisting of a neat assortment of Dry Goods, some wet ditto, Iron Castings, Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Conditions six months credit for all sums above ten pounds, the purchaser giving bond with appoved security. All persons indebted to the estate of said Philip Spaulding, dec'd, are requested to make immediate payment or settle their accounts; and those who have any demands against the same, to hand them forward property attested to
Marg't Spaulding, Ex'x
John Furgus, Ex'r
Wilmington, Oct 24

At Public Vendue
On the 15th of November, will be sold, the Wearing Apparel &c, of the late Thomas Herringdine, deceased.
October 22

Notice
The subscriber having obtained letters of administration on the estate of Thomas Herrindgine, dec'd, requests all persons who have any claim thereon to bring it forward for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly solicited to come forward and make payment
Gorton Chase
Cash-Alley, October 23

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber, a Negro fellow named Qua, known by the name Hooper's Qua.
A.B. Toomer
Wilmington, October 31st

Sheriff's Sales
Notice is hereby given, that the following lands in the county of Bladen, were not given in by any list or lists exhibited in said county for the year 1798, agreeable to law, and the sale of the same will commence at the court-house of said county, on the 14th day of December, 1799, and continue from day to day until so much of the same is sold as may be necessary to satisfy the taxes due theron for said year, and all such extraordinary charges as lands so circumstanced are rendered liable to, in case of sale, by the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided:
640 Acres on the North-east side of the North-west River, joining Gen Brown and Governor Ash's lands, the property of John Johnston, dec'd.
140 Acres on the North-east side of the North-west River, and on the west side of Colley swamp.
500 Acres in the fork of little & big Colley swamp, patented by Walter Gibson, adjoining his old survey.
300 Acres on Wam Squam
400 Acres between little and big Colley swamp.
400 acres lying on the East side of the North-west River, and on the South side of Gum swamp patented by David Lloyd.
200 Acres on the South-west side of Colley swamp, patented by John Jordan, supposed to be the property or C.A. Beloat, dec'd.
320 Acres on the South-west side of the North-west River, the property of William Sanderson.
250 Acres on both sides of White's creek, patented by Dunacn McCoulsky, joining Duncan Ray's land, supposed to be the property of John Burgwin.
80 Acres lying between Benjamin Fitzrandolph and James Moorhead's land, supposed to be the property of --- Howard.
1013 Acres lying on the East side of the Waccamaw, patented by John Sloan, and granted by Sloan to Jacob Rhodes, supposed now to be the property of Michael Sampson.
100 Acres joining Archibald Campbell, supposed to be the property of Lawyer Duffee, Senior.
200 Acres on both sides of White's creek, supposed to be the property of Charles Jewks, dec'd.
70 Acres on Carver's creek, known by the name of Pike's land.
320 Acres on same creek, known by the name of Girsham Bemboe's land.
500 acres in the fork of Colley Swamp, supposed to be the property of Thomas Grayham.
500 acres on the upper part of the same swamp, supposed to be the property of Henry Grayham.
640 acres on the South-west side of Colley swamp, joining the Tar-Kiln, supposed to be the property of Faithful Graham.
126 acres sold by Amos Johnston to William Parker.
50 acres sold by ditto ditto to Eli Smith.
50 ditto sold by ditto ditto to William Register.
100 ditto sold by ditto ditto to John Daniel.
225 ditto sold by ditto ditto to Shadrick Daniel.
245 ditto sold by ditto ditto to Charles Edwards.
100 ditto sold by ditto ditto to William Wilkinson.
200 ditto sold by ditto ditto to Britton Hargrove.
290 ditto sold by ditto ditto to Iver McMillan.
296 ditto sold by ditto ditto to Drury Haddock.
500 ditto sold by ditto ditto to James Crommarty.
640 ditto sold by ditto ditto to Bailey Sutton.
50 ditto on Porter's swamp supposed to be the property of Robert Hodge, dec'd.
66,130 acres sold by Jacob Rhodes and William R Dunham to William Wheeler of Robeson county.
960 acres on the south side of the White Marsh, joining lands of -------- Sessions and ________ Towkes, late the property of Elizabeth Richards.
E Morse, Shff
Bladen, October 29


The Wilmington Gazette
Thursday, December 12, 1799

Will Be Sold
On the 9th day of January at Public Sale
At the house of R. W. Snead, dec. part of the perishable property of said deceas'd consisting of Merchandize, Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Household Furniture, plantation utensils, Naval Stores, two Turpentine Stills, and two Vessels &c.
Also on the 14th of January, will be sold in Newbern, the remaining part of said property consisting of Merchandize, and some Household Furniture.
Six months credit will be given, the purchaser giving bonds with approved security.
H. M. Snead, Adm'x
Onslow county, Nov 23

Public Auction
Pursuant to the last will of Matthew Johnston deceased, will be sold at the court house in Wilmington Wednesday the eighteenth of December next, being the third day of the county court, the following lots and lands, viz.
One lot on Market street containing twenty six feet 10 inches front and running back to Malden Lane. One lot on Malden Lane – a water lot with a wharf and watchtower thereon, at the lower end of the town. Two other water lots near or adjoining the above. Five hundred and eighty acres of land in Sampson county, situated at or near the Six Runs. Also one hundred acres of land in said county.
Six months credit will be given to the purchaser giving bond with approved security, and a mortgage on the premises.
George Jennings, Ex'r
Nov 28

Notice
Is hereby given that Thomas Norment, Esq. of Duplin county is dead, and the subscribers have qualified as Executors to his last will and testament. They request all persons indebted to the estate to come forward and make payment; and all those to whom the said estate is indebted are requested to make known their demands and adjust them agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly entitled “An Act to amend an Act, entitled an Act concerning proving of wills and granting letters of administration, and to prevent frauds in the management of intestates estates.”
Thomas Wright
James Wright
David Wright
Kenan Love
Ex'rs
Duplin county, Nov 21

Dissolution of Partnership
The copartnership of Isaacks & Levy being dissolved on the 31st ultimo, those who are indebted to them are requested to make payment, as it is necessary the accounts of the concern should be closed.
Abraham M Isaacks,
Jacob Levy
Wilmington, Nov 6, '99

To Be Rented
On the first day of January next, the House lately occupied by Benjamin Rowell. Also the Saw-Mill on Vaughan's creek, well known for good Timber, and a conveneint situation to town.
Wm Hooper
December 12

Notice
The purchasers at the sale of the personal property of the late Henry Toomer, Esq are hereby informed that they time of payment has elapsed. They are therefore requested to come forward and make payment without delay.
A B Toomer
December 12

Notice
The subscriber having obtained letters of administration on the estate of Benjamin Roberson, dec'd, requests all persons who have any claim thereon to bring it forward for settlement, and those who are indebted are earnestly solicited to come forward and make payment.
Alice Roberson
W Roberson
Adm'rs
Sampson County, Nov 21

To Be Leased
For one year or a longer term.
The whole or a part of my plantation on Rocky-Point. There is upwards of 250 acres cleared, nearly one half of which is ?land. There is also within the present enclosure? 30 to 40 acres to clear, a small ? tenement and a fine out house situate near the plantation, which may be had with it.
This situation is excellent for stock & there is on it the best well of water in the neighbourhood. Any person desirous to become a tenant on this plantation, will be pleased to apply to Col. S. Ashe, on Rocky-Point, or Dr Hill, in Wilmington, who are authorised to lease the whole or part of the above lands, either by the acre or otherwise for a sum certain or on shares.
W H Hill

I have taken the house that Mr John Nichols lately left, and intend taking on boarders, by the day, week, month, or year, those that please to board with me may rely that every respect shall be paid to give satisfaction. Also, washing & sewing for ladies or gentlemen will be received and done well, and as expeditious as possible.
Thomas Howard
December 5

Notice
The subscriber having obtained letters of Administration on the estate of Robert W Snead of Onslow county, requests all those indebted to said estate to make payment; and those having demands against the estate are requested to come forward with their accounts property adjusted, agreeable to an act of assembly in that case made and provided.
Harriet M Snead, Adm'x
November 28

U State of America
N Carolina District
Court of Admiralty
Whereas Thomas Young and Elizabeth his wife, by their procurators and advocates duly admitted, have exhibited their libel before the honourable the Judge of the court of admiralty for the aforesaid District, setting forth their claim to certain negro slaves brought as a prize, into the port of Wilmington in the year 1780, by a certain Martial Boitar, commander of the armed schooner called the Fortunate; which said negro slaves, the said libellants alledge, are in the possession of John Walker, Roger Cutlar, the executor of Henry Toomer, and the executors of James Spiller.
And the said libellants having prayed that the said parties respondents may restore said slaves which they respectively have or had in their possession, and also damages for their detention.
This is to cite and admonish the said parties respondent, to appear before the said court to be held at Newbern on the first Monday in January next, then and there to answer the said libel, and shew cause if they can, why the prayer of the said libellants should not be granted, and a decree made thereon accordingly.
Attest
Francis Hawks, Clk
November 28

U State of America
N Carolina District
Court of Admiralty
Whereas Richard Nixon of New-Hanover county in the District aforesaid, hath exhibited his libel before the Hon. the Judge of the court of Admiralty for said District setting forth that on the 7th day of July last past, on the high seas near New-Topsail Inlet in the said District, the libellant discovered, and took possession of the hull of a schooner named the Patty of Yarmouth wrecked and abandoned; and therefore by his own labor and that of others whom he employed, took and saved a quantity of linnens and other articles which he delivered into the custody and care of the Marshal of the District aforesaid, in order that the same, being in a perishable condition, might be sold for the benefit of those conerned, and the duties thereon secured and paid; and that the proceeds thereof are now in the said Marshal's hands; and praying that the same may be decreed to him as derelict, or that if a claim thereto shall be made and supported, he may be allowed a reasonable salvage therein.
And the said Judge having appointed to hear and determine the said libel at Newbern on the first Monday in January next. This is to cite and admonish all persons how have or claim any interest in the said articles or proceeds thereof to appear at the said time and place and exhibit their claim.
Francis Hawks
Register of said Court
November 28

The subscribers having qualified as Executors to the last will and testament of the late James Bloodworth, Sen. dec'd, request all those indebted to said estate to make immediate payment; and those having demands against the same to bring in their accounts properly attested.
Ann Bloodworth, Ex'x
James Bloodworth, Ex'r
December 1

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