The Wilmington Gazette
Tuesday, January 24, 1804

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber during the Holydays, a Negro Man named Jacob, about 24 or 25 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high and well made, yellow complected, and has a scar on his forehead. The above reward will be paid for confining him in any jail on the continent so that I get him, or delivering him to me on Stump Sound.
All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harbouring, employing or carrying him away.
Robert Williams
Wilmington, Jan 9, 1804

For Sale
A parcel of land containing seventeen hundred acres, in Bladen County, known by the name of the Indian Wells, lying on both sides of the  Northwest River, & adjoining the land of Mr John Waddle. It abounds with Cypress and Oak timber, and there are three hundred acres of Low Lands well adapted to the culture of corn. For terms apply to
George Lucas
October 18

Ten Dollars Reward
Run away from the subscriber about the 15th September last, a negro man named Halley, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, 23 or 24 years of age, well made and of common complextion. He is well known in Wilmington and its neighbourhood. I will give the above reward for having him delivered to me or to the jailor of this town.
Masters of vessels and all other persons are forbid harbouring, employing or carrying him away.
Anthony B Toomer
Wilmington, October 18

Sheriff's Sale
On Tuesday the 21st day of February next, will be sold at the Court House in Brunswick County, the following lands, to pay the taxes due thereon for the year 1802.
60,000 acres, the property of John G Blount.
888 acres on the sea-shore, near the S Carolina line, the property of Dr Blyth.
Wm S Gresset, Shff
January 10, 1804

Notice
The subscriber has qualified as administrator upon the estate of Henry Halsey, late of New Hanover County, deceased. 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..
C Walker
Wilmington, Dec 24, 1803

The Wilmington Gazette
February 7, 1804

Run away on the 25th of last October, a Negro wench named Dinah, who is about 5 feet 3 inches high, and pretty stout, of a yellowish complexion, thick under lip which projects more than is usual, has an upper foretooth broke out, the loss of which is apparent when she speaks and has a large busy head of hair. I do suppose said wench is lurking about or within a few miles of Wilmington; yet I have reason to believe she is somewhere up the North West.
I will give a reward of Eight Dollars and pay reasonable charges to any person who will bring said wench to me, or lodge her in Wilmington gaol so that I may get her.
Samuel Black
North-East, Feb 1, 1804

Ten Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber on the 28th December last, a Negro man named Tom. He is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, country born, speaks slow and plain, is of a black complexion, and has a scar on the side of his nose. It is supposed he is about Mr Swan's on Catfish or in Wilmington. All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned harbouring, employing, or shipping said slave Tom.
I will pay any person who will apprehend said negro and deliver him to me, or lodge him in Wilmington gaol so that I get him, the above reward and all reasonable charges.
Aaron Morgan
Morgan Creek, Feb 7, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
February 14, 1804

Married in this town on Sunday evening last, Mr John Galloway to Miss Betsey Walker.

The Wilmington Gazette
March 6, 1804

Died, on Friday morning last, of a lingering consumptive illness, Mr John Jennings, AEt 21, a native of Donnington, Yorkshire (Eng.) and brother of Mr George Jennings of this town.

Sheriff's Sales
On Tuesday the 20th day of March next, will be sold, on Execution, under the Court House in Wilmington the following property: viz.
A Saw Mill on Moore's Creek, with the lands thereunto belonging, the property of J B White.
60 acres of land adjoining Mr Ritter; and 150 acres adjoining Arthur Harper, on Long Creek, the property of James Willson.
220 Acres of land, 17 miles from Wilmington, on the main road to Newbern, the property of Wm King.
Wm Bludworth, Shff
New-Hanover County, Feb 7, 1804

The copartnership that has existed under the firm of Tuman & Henry is by mutual consent dissolved. All persons having claims against, or indebted to said firm, are requested to call on Capt David Tuman, who is solely authorized to receive debts and give discharges.
David Tuman
John Henry
Feb 4, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
June 26, 1804

Twenty Dollars Reward
On the 20th of April last, I hired a horse to John Saint, who had for some time before that period worked in the Cabinet and House Carpenter's business in this town, in company with Mr Wm Burton. He said that he was going to see his family, who resided at some considerable distance and should return in the course of sixteen days; but not having since heard of him, and being apprehensive that he has made off with the horse, therefore offer the above reward for bringing the horse to me, or confining him and sending me word of it, so that I get him.
The horse is ten years old this spring, 14 1-2 hands high, of a dark bay colour, with a star in his forehead, his right hind foot is white, and has a white spot on his right flank.
Edward St George
Wilmington, June 26, 1804

Notice
The subscriber has qualified as administrator upon the estate of Robert Howe, late of New Hanover County, deceased. 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 a recovery.
C Walker
Wilmington, June 26, 1804

For Sale at Auction in Wilmington
(On a credit of six months)
On Saturday the 7th of July next,
A number of Cattle,
belonging to the estate of Benjamin Gause, deceased. The purchaser giving bond bearing interest from date.
Charles Gause, Adm'r
June 26, 1804

To Be Sold
(On a credit of six months)
At Spring-Field, Rocky Point, on the 2d of July,
All the personal property of Robert Howe, deceased -
Consisting of
Cattle, Hogs, & Plantation Tools.
And on the 3d
At Island Creek, the Residue of the Cattle appertaining to H Halsey's estate.
Also
A likely Negro Boy,
to be sold at Wilmington, on the 5th of July.
By order of Carlton Walker, Adm'r
I M Levy
June 21, 1804

Notice
The copartnership heretofore carried on by Mar Rob Willkings, John Scott and William Nutt, under the firm of Willkings, Scott, & Co was by mutual consent, on the 10th of April last, dissolved - William Nutt having withdrawn from the concern. The business will be continued under the same firm by the subscribers, to whom applications for settlements will be made.
M. Rob. Willkings
John Scott
Wilmington, June 13, 1804

Taken Up
And committed to the gaol of this county, on the 8th inst. a Negro Man, who calls himself Jim, and says he belongs to Solomon Page of South Carolina. He is between 25 and 30 years of age, of a yellowish complexion, has an impediment in his speech, one of his feet is rather defective, and has a number of scars on his body which were occasioned by whipping. He had with him a gun barrel which the owner may have by proving property.
Any person owning said negro is requested to prove the same, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold as the law directs.
John Sullivan, Gaoler
New-Hanover County, May 28

The Wilmington Gazette
August 7, 1804

State of North Carolina
New Hanover County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, March Term, 1804
Upon the petition of Susannah Quince, William G Berry, and Mary A Walker, ordered, that a Negro Fellow, known by the name of Pompey, the property of the said petitioners be Emancipated and set Free from Slavery. And that he hereafter bear the name of Pompey Hasell. A true copy from the minutes. Given at Office, under the Seal of the said County, this 16th day of July, A D 1804.
Witness, A B Toomer Clk

Will be Sold
On Monday the 27th of August next,
A Lot the South-West corner of Orange and Second-streets, with a neat little dwelling house & other improvements thereunto; to satisfy an execution in my hands, William Giles vs Cornelius Hurst.
Roger Moore, Shff
Wilmington, July 10, 1804

Thirty-five Dollars Reward
Ran away from the subscriber about 16 months ago, a likely Negro man named Hardy, of a yellowish complexion, left handed, about 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, branded with the initials AS on his right breast. The above negro is legally outlawed, and if he does not surrender himself and return home to his master, then any person may kill and destroy said slave by such means as he or they may think fit, without accusation or impeachment of any crime or offense for so doing, and without incurring any penalty or forfeiture thereby. The above reward will be given for said slave, in whatever situation he may be brought to me, or secured in Wilmington gaol and immediate notice thereof given me.
Alexander Strahan
Bladen County, Black River, July 20, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
August 14, 1804

Notice
Whereas my wife Dolly has eloped from my bed and board without any just cause or provocation and refuses to cohabit with me any  longer. This is therefore to forbid any person harbouring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debt she may contract after this date.
John Martin
Wilmington, August 11, 1804

Taken Up
By Mr John Drew, on Lockwood's Folly, and committed to the gaol of this county on the 8th inst, a young negro fellow about 5 feet 8 inches high; has a shot lodged in his body just above his left hip; but as he does not speak English, no further discovery can be ascertained, than that his name is Glasgow. From appearance I am induced to believe that he is one of the Angolo Cargo recently imported into this country.
Any person owning or claiming said Negro, is requested to make known the same, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold as the law directs.
John Sullivan, Gaoler
Wilmington, New Hanover County, August 14, 1804

Taken Up
And committed to the gaol of this country, on the 2d of April, a negro man who calls himself John Mitchell, says he is free (but without papers to show it) and came to this town from Charleston SC in January last, by land, that he formerly lived with Edward Crofts of Charleston. The said negro has been since at sea and just returned to this port. He is about 23 years of age, 5 feet 1 inch in height, thin visage, short woolly hair, and has something like the appearance of scars on his back, which he says he got with a rope's end while on board a vessel at sea.
Any person knowing or claiming the aforesaid negro is requested to come forward and make known the same, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold as the law directs.
J Sullivan, Gaoler
Wilmington, New Hanover County
August 14, 1804

The copartnership under the firm of
Darden & Jacobs
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Those who are in any manner indebted to the firm will please call and settle the same; those to whom they are indebted will call on Mr Jathro Darden, who is fully authorized to settle and grant discharges.
Jathro Darden
Joseph Jacobs
August 6, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
August 21, 1804

Ten Dollars Reward
Run away from the subscriber, in George-Town, in the month of July, a likely negro fellow named Simmons, formerly the property of Evan Jones of Wilmington; and agreeably to information he is either in Wilmington or thereabouts. Whoever will apprehend said fellow and secure him in gaol and give me due information so as to enable me to recover said negro shall be entitled to the above reward.
Levy Salomon
George-Town, SC, August 9, 1804

The Negro Man Robert, who was advertised some time since in this paper for private sale will be sold at public auction at the Courthouse on the 5th of September next, if not previously sold.
August 21
John Martin

The Wilmington Gazette
September 11, 1804

Died on Saturday last, Mr Isaac I Patterson.

Ran away from the Plantation of the subscriber, about the 12th of August, a negro woman named Sarah. She is about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, talks good English and is very free spoken. I expect she is aiming towards Fayetteville.
A reward of Ten Dollars will be given to any person who will apprehend said negro and bring her to me. All masters of vessels are forbid harbouring or carrying her away.
Mary Moor
September 2, 1804

Sixty Dollars Reward
Run away from the subscriber living in York District, South Carolina, about the last of July, a handsome Mulatto Boy, about fifteen or sixteen years old, has a remarkable scar on his right cheek. He was seen in Mecklenburg County NC about the first inst. inquiring for Salisbury, and was taken up but by his ingenuity made his escape. He is badly clothed, having lost his clothes when he was taken. He wears his hair neatly trimmed and longer before, which he curls. He has passed as a freeman, saying he was a French Barber, and that he was lately from Charleston. He is very sensible and artful and it is expected he will aim for Baltimore or some seaport to get a passage to the West Indes.
He was seen in this town on Tuesday last, near the Methodist Church. He has feigned himself to be the property of Mr Hill of this town.
Any person taking up the above described fellow and delivering him to me in York District, SC shall receive the above reward, or thirty dollars for securing him in any  jail so that I get him again.
All masters of vessels are forbid carrying him off.
William Smith
Wilmington, August 28, 1804

Committed to the gaol of this county, about the 15th of July last, a Negro Fellow who calls himself Charles. He is of a yellowish complexion about 5 feet 7 inches high. He says he is the property of Anthony Polly of George-Town SC and that he left his master's service 3 or 4 months since.
Any person owning or claiming said Negro is requested to make known the same, pay charges & take him away - otherwise he will be sold as the law directs.
J Sullivan, Gaoler
Wilmington, New Hanover County
August 14, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
September 25, 1804

Died on Tuesday the 18th inst in the 26th year of his age, Mr Allen Appowen, of this town. He lived respected by all who knew him, and died with their regret; leaving a widow to mourn her irreparable loss in his death. His remains were attended to the grave by the Artillery Company under the command of Lieutenant James Richard, the brethren of St Tammany's and St John's Lodge, and a numerous train of friends and fellow-citizens.

The Wilmington Gazette
October 16, 1804

All persons having any demands against Allen Appowen, deceased, are requested to exhibit them for adjustment to the subscriber.
Samuel Mason
Wilmington, October 3, 1804

Notice
All persons indebted to the estate of John McIlhenny, deceased, are hereby requested to make immediate payment and those to whom said estate is indebted are requested to present their accounts properly attested within the time prescribed by law, otherwise they will be barred of recovery.
Elizabeth McIlhenny, Ex'x
Owen Kenan Ex'r
Wilmington, August 9, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
October 30, 1804

Died in this town on Thursday last, Mr James O'Neill.

To Be Let
That well known brick building in Front Street, belonging to the estate of Mr H Toomer, formerly occupied as a tavern, at present Mrs Meek's boarding house. Possession will be given on the 25th of October. For terms apply to Mrs Toomer or
A J DeRosset
Wilmington, Sept 4, 1804

For Sale
A valuable tract of land containing six hundred and forty acres, lying on the North-East of Cape Fear River, about fifteen miles from Wilmington, well known by the name of Springfield, improved with Dwelling and out houses, a brick barn of considerable size, a Grist Mill and Rice Machine, wrought by water. The mill and machine are not in order, but could be repaired at a small expense. The land is of excellent quality either for corn, rice, or other produce. There is a sufficient quantity of high and low land, under ditch and fence, as would immediately admit of cultivation.
For terms enquire of the subscriber in Wilmington.
James Allen
Wilmington, October 12, 1804

List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office at Wilmington, NC
October 8, 1804
A: George Athearn 2; Charles Ash, care of Samuel Gregg, Capt John Allen, care of William Giles 1; Mrs Elizabeth Ash, Mrs Sophia Ash, Rocky Point, Allan Appowen, Col Sam. Ash, North East 4; Samuel Ash Esq.
B: Robert Ba? 2; Capt Avery Bill, care of William Giles, John Barclay, Joseph Burnap, William Buford Tanner, Timothy Bloodworth, Esq, Richard Bar? 4; capt Benjamin Blaney, Samuel Bloodworth Esq, J E Broward, Little River, Samuel Back, John Barret, Mons. Citizen Botchoz, James Brownlow 3; James Blanks.
C: James Carson, 4; Charles Crawford, Esq, Dongald Campbell, Ship Carpenter, at Mr Hunter's, J ? Conyers, Smithville 2; Jesse Clegg, Capt George Cameron, Mons Cunice, Watchmaker, 2.
D: Richard Dickson, on board the ship Johan Frederick, Miss Jane Downing, Charles Douglas, care of Joseph Ross, Stephen Daniel, Mons. Delisle, Jonathon Davis, 2
E: Capt James Edwardson; Richard Eagles.
F: Capt John D Farley, Master of ship Hero, John Freeman, Bladen County, James Fleming
G: Neill Grahame, Mate of the ship Minerva, 3; Joshua Goulding, Robert Gre?son, care of M Levy, Henry Gee, William Gibbs, Brunswick County, John Gale, Noah Gardner, care of Benj Smith, John Green, Barber, Thomas Guisipi, Benjamin G?mmons, James Green, care of Mr Bradley, Benjamin Germon, Adonaijah Garrison, for himself and Brothers.
H: Edward Hall, Capt William Hall, 2; Thomas H Hooper, care of George Hooper, 2; Nathan M Hale, Jacob Hartman, Messrs Henry Howard and Co.
I: Isaac A Isaacks, Mrs Alice James, care of O Kenan, Jesse Jennett
K: Angus Kerr, New Hanover County, William Kerr, Black River, Owen Kenan, 2.
L: Archibald Linsay, care of Alexander Pedan, Joseph Langdon, Samuel Lee, James Lewis, John Lander, on board Brig Orange, John Larkings, Mr Leonard, care of Benj Smith, James Lowden Langley.
M: John Moore, on board the Brig Orange, William McMaster, Alexander McAlister, Peter Mangeon, George McDonald, South Washington, 2; John Marshall, Archibald McKenzie, care of Thomas Hunter, 2; James Marshal, 2; Hillory Moore, Mildred Motte, care of Mrs Cook, 2; Martin Miller, Alexander Martin, 4; Mrs Middleton, at Mrs Arnold's, Mrs Margaret Moore, Robert Mantee?, Mrs Ann McRee, John G Morris, Black River, Daniel McMillan, Master of a Cutter, or Pilot-Boat, Miss Betsey McLean.
O: Mrs Acquiller Oden
P: John Poisson,  John Peabody, Daniel Parker, care of Capt Pelham, Joseph Prince, 2; Philanda belonging to Mr Waddle, Madam Penault.
R: Joseph Royal, John Rogers, Mary Roots, Town-Creek
S: John Swann, William Sharpless, Capt George Steele, John Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan, Mrs Strudwick, Richard Swann, Donald Southerland, care of Mr Archibald, Mrs Souls, care of Benjamin Blaney, William Scott, Brunswick County, the Sheriff of Brunswick County, Thomas Snead
T: James Topp, care of John London, Henry Thompson, James Taylor, care of John McAuslan, John Thompson, of the ship John Jones, Anthony B Toomer, William Tillinghast, Onslow County, Duncan Taylor, jun, care of John McLellan, 2; Daniel Taylor, care of Mr McLellan, St Tammany's Lodge No. 3, 2
U: Andrew Ure, Cooper
W: Joseph Watters, James Williams, James Willson, 2; Henry Watters, John Wilson, Richard Watson, Capt Wm R Willkinson, care of Hanson Kelly, Capt Thomas Wiley, Mrs Mary Walker, Sound.
Y: Miss Younger, Smithville.
John Lord, Post Master

The Wilmington Gazette
November 20, 1804

Boot and Shoe Making
The subscriber with gratitude acknowledges the encouragement he has received in his line of business from the Ladies and Gentlemen of Wilmington, and informs them that he has imported various kinds of leather of the best quality and being supplied with journeymen continues to carry on his business at his shop on the East side of Front Street, one door above and on the North of the Post Office - where he will thankfully receive and pay strict attention to any commands his friends may favour him with.
W C Baker
He has also for sale Cyder, in quality superior to any that has been imported into Wilmington, for a long time past.
November 13, 1804

To Lease
A Valuable Corn Plantation
On Rocky-Point, containing from 150 to 200 acres on which the late Mr John B Moore formerly resided. The land is of the first quality and in good order for cultivation.
For terms apply to Helen Hooper
or in her absence to
Henry Watters
Nov 6th 1804

Francis Maurice
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the town of Wilmington, and its vicinity, that his Academy will be opened in this town the 1st of next month, where he will be ready to teach those beautiful accomplishments Dancing, Music for the Piano Forte, and Violine, French Language, &c &c. The ladies and gentlemen will be furnished with instruments to learn Music at Maurice's Academy.
Wilmington, November 20

Notice
The subscriber having obtained administration on the estate of the late William Hooper, requests all persons indebted thereto to make immediate payments and those who have demands against the estate of the deceased are hereby requested to exhibit them properly attested for settlement within the time prescribed by law, otherwise they will be barred of recovery.
Helen Hooper
Nov 6th, 1804

25 Dollars Reward
Ran away from Capt Thomas Peyten, living in Cumberland County, on or about the 14th of October last,
Five Negro Slaves, viz
Charles, a well set fellow, about 27 years of age, has a scar on his head occasioned by a burn.
Tryal, a small fellow, 22 years of age, slim made, 5 feet 6 inches high, has a scar on one leg occasioned by a hurt.
Charlotte, a yellow wench, 21 years of age, and has a very woolly head.
Hetty, a mulatto wench, 19 years of age, small and handsome. And a
Girl Child, about one year old, almost white.
The above reward will be given for securing said slaves so that the owner get them, and all reasonable charges paid; or five dollars for each. And a reward of twenty-five dollars will be paid for the delivery of any white person that may have concealed or conducted them away, upon proof sufficient to convict him.
R Hodges for Capt T Peyten
November 16, 1804

Married
On the 19th inst Mr Henry Young to Miss Eliza Toomer.
On Wednesday last, Mr Benjamin Evans to Miss Molsey Davis.
On Saturday last, Mr Nehemiah Harriss to Mrs Catharine Pendleton.

Died
On Friday last, in this town, Miss Sophia Rulk, aged 18 years.
At Halifax, Dr James Pasteur, late of Newbern.
On the 9th November, after a lingering and painful illness, James Hogg, Esq, near Hillsborough, closed a well spent life in the 76th year of his age; his family have to regret the loss of a tender and affectionate parent, and a kind and indulgent master, his friends the pattern and ornament of their social circle, the poor their benefactor, and the stranger that genuine hospitality and politeness which bade them welcome in his house. Though sunk into the shades of inaction and silence, the remembrance of his example cannot cease to offer instruction nor fail to attract imitation.

Ten Dollars Reward
Made his escape from the custody of the subscriber, on Saturday the 24th inst, James Renow a stout well built white man, of a dark complexion, down cast look, has black short hair, and  is by trade a House Carpenter - had on when he made his escape a new mixed coloured green Surtout, white casimere pantaloons, and a small black hat. Whoever will apprehend and secure said Renow, or give information so that the subscriber may get him into his possession again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges.
Wm T Wright, Const
Wilmington, Nov 27

The Wilmington Gazette
December 4, 1804

Married
At Fayetteville, on ___ ult. William Hugh Williams, Esq attorney at law, to Miss Nancy Potts, daughter of Jessee Potts, Esq.

Died
In this town in Wednesday last, in his 20th year, Mr Andrew Sayers, of St Vincent, nephew of John Sayers, Esq of Dublin - he arrived here from the Island of St Vincents, the ____ of November, 1804, and died the 28th following.

Ten Dollars Reward
Made his escape from the custody of the subscriber, on Saturday the 24th inst, Wm T Reneau - a stout well built white man, of a dark complexion, down cast look, has black short hair, and is by trade a House Carpenter - had on when he made his escape a new mixed coloured green Surtout, white casimere pantaloons, and a small black hat. Whoever will apprehend and secure said Renow, or give information so that the subscriber may get him into his possession again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges.
Wm T Wright, Const
Wilmington, Nov 27

Ran Away
From the subscriber in September last, a Negro Man named Jack, formerly the property of Mr Thomas James of the Cross Roads, Duplin. I will give a reward of fifteen dollars to any person who will deliver the said fellow at my Catfish Plantation, or to the Jailor in Wilmington.
I understand he is now in the neighbourhood of the Cross Roads.
Samuel Ashe
November 20, 1804

Notice
The subscriber having obtained administration upon the estate of the late Thomas Wooddard requests all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment - and all persons who have demands against the same are required to exhibit them properly attested, within the time prescribed by law to
John Hamilton, Adm'r
Wilmington, Nov 27

Alexander C Miller
Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Wilmington & its vicinity that he has returned from Smithville and intends to commence the instruction of young Ladies and Gentlemen in Music and Painting. He will remain in Wilmington while sufficient encouragement is afforded.
Immediate application is requested to Mrs Lauder's Young Ladies' Academy or at Mrs Meek's where his terms of tuition will be made known.
November 10, 1804

The Wilmington Gazette
December 25, 1804

Will be hired at the Court-House in Wilmington, on Wednesday the second of January 1805, several valuable Negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Moore deceased. The conditions will be made known on the day of hire.
Thos C Howe, Exr
Wilmington, Dec 24


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