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Contributed by: Ada Dunn
SARACTA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
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VOL II-NO. 14 SARACTA, N.C. FEB. 22, 1840. WHOLE NO. 86
The Freedom of the Press, one of the Great Bulwarks of Liberty. Jefferson
Published every Saturday Morning over Howard Snooks Office near the Theater.
Terms. This paper will be sent to subscribers at the reduced price of $2.50 per
annum. The subscription money must invariably be paid in advance.
Advertising done at the usual rates.
N.B. This paper is decidedly neutral in politicks.
GREAT BARGAIN The subscriber being desirous of removing to the west offers
for sale that very valuable and well known plantation lying on Goose Creek
containing by estimation 84 acres 65 of which is under cultivation and is as
good upland for corn, cotton, wheat, and potatoes as any in the lower part of the
state. There is on the premises, an excellent and well finished three story
dwelling House together with an excellent cotton gin, skrew and threshing
machine and all necessary out-houses. There is also on the plantation an
excellent Peach and Apple orchard - and one of the best mill seats in this County.
The dwelling house lies immediately on the Stage Road leading from Saracta to
Warsaw and is the best stand for a tavern on the route. If the above plantation
is not disposed of before the fourth Monday in March next, it will on that day be
sold at auction to the highest bidder. ANTHONY BANKRUPT
Goose Creek, Feb. 15, 1860
MONSIEUR TONSON
This celebrated race horse and sure foal getter will stand at his own stable in the
ensuing season and airing to the scarcity of money will be fit to mares at the low
price of seventy five dollars the season. PETER FOLGER Feb 10.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DUPLIN COUNTY January Term AD 1840
Isaac Fuller vs Levi Morton. Petition for settlement, whereas it appears to the
satisfaction of the court that Levi Morton the defendant in this case resides beyond
the limits of this state. It is therefore ordered by the court that advertisement be
made in the Saracta Journal of Commerce, for six weeks for said Morton to be and
appear before the justices of our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held for
the County of Duplin, at the Court House in Kenansville on the third Monday
(illegible) there to answer said petition, or the same will be taken pro confasso
and heard ex-parte aid to him. Witness, Joseph Dowdle, Clerk of our said Court,
at office the third Monday of January AD 1840. Test, Jdg. Dowdle, Clerk
FOR HIRE A pair of horses and a light carriage can be had to go a short distance.
Apply at THIS OFFICE.
TEACHER WANTED - A Gentleman who could come well recommended and
( illegible) Latin teacher could get a permanent position in the Saracta Academy.
MANY CITIZENS.
TO RENT The subscriber wishes to rent for one or two years his house and lot
on Main Street at present occupied by Mrs. Mullin.
SAM WHELPS Saracta Feb 2.
WANTED
A Lad about fifteen years of age as an apprentice in a printing business. Apply
at this office.
FOREIGN
By the arrival at this port of (illegible) landing (illegible), we have London dates
up to the 26th Ult. And Liverpool to the 29th.
The price of cotton has somewhat declined.
Queen Victoria has made known her intention of uniting herself in marriage to
Prince Albert of Saxe-Cobourg.
It is said that Lord Bragham intends to visit this country in the ensuing Spring.
THE FAR WEST
Arrived at this port on Friday last, in the brig Rhoda Potter, Capt. Gates from
Botany Bay; five hundred Anarugians, men women and children, on their way
to Texas.
PORT OF SARACTA, Feb 22, 1840
ARRIVALS
Schr. Hoyt, Masen, New York, to Geo. Stephenson.
Schr. Polly Hopkins, Wilkes, Boston, to Richardson & Co.
Schr. Clara Fisher, Rice, St. Domingo, to Ephraigm Grizzle.
Schr. Clarendon, Puke, Cuba, to Master
Brig. Hercules, Morene, New York to Ebenezer Honeycut.
CLEARED
Brig Black Hawk, Roebuck, by Martin Shaw.
Brig Water Nymph, Pollard, Martinique by Richardson & Co.
Schr. Fairfield, Hubert, New York, by muster.
MEMORANDA
The Schr. Royster which cleared on the 10th for New York struck on the Bar
and receiving some damage has put back for repairs.
SARACTA & HALLSVILLE RAIL ROAD
Books will be opened in this town on Tuesday next, under the direction of the
undersigned for the purpose of receiving subscription to the capital stock of
this road.
Slocum Fogerson
Eben. Honicut
Theo. Jeeswax
Saracta Feb 12, 1840
POETRY
Kissing to Miss
There is something in a kiss,
Though I cannot reveal it
Which never comes amiss -
Not even when we steal it.
We cannot taste a kiss
And sure we cannot view it
But is there not a bliss -
Communicated through it.
(Remainder illegible)
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Just received and for sale at the Saracta Book Store the following new and
interesting works;
Memories of Lucien Bonaparte
The Merchants Clerk, and other Fables by Samuel Warren
George Malcombe - A Novel
Bryants Poems
Sewards Adventures
(several illegible titles)
Hoopers Medical Dictionary
Crockett’s and LeMays Almanacs for 1840
Also a splendid assortment of stationary &e, all of which will be disposed of on the
most accommodating terms. Nicholas Mullin Saracta, Dec. 10, 1839.
COMMISSION MERCHANT
The subscriber having located himself in the town of Saracta and being prepared
with extensive Ware-Houses; will attend to the buying of Goods and Produce.
He promises to these who may confine to his care in buying or selling any
goods or produce, his best exertions for their benefit.
Sol: PHILLIPS
Reference, Col. Joseph Snider, Warsaw
Gen. Solomon, Kenansville
Dr. Bullard, Hallsville
Jany. 10, 1840
RECEIVED THIS DAY, PER SCHOONER
Dispatch from New York,
20 Bbls. Boston Particular
15 Bbls. Dog Leg Rum
10 Bbls. Rot Gut
NICHOLAS BARNEY
(Next 4 articles illegible
REFRESHMENTS
The subscriber would respectfully inform the area customers that she keeps
constantly on hand among other things the following articles:
Cakes, Pies, Apples, Beer, Cider, int.
Being very thoughtful of the patronage already received I solicit a continuance
of the same.
A. LUCY
3 doors below the red tavern. Kenansville Feb 10. 1840
BANK OF SARACTA
The following resolution was passed by the officers of this Institution on Tuesday
last; viz:
Resolved that this bank will resume paying specie for her notes on or before the
10th of March next. MIKE FINK, PRESIDENT
MARRIAGES
Married in this town on Tuesday evening last, Mike Fink, Esq. President of
the Saracta Bank, to Miss Judy Grizzle second daughter of Ephraim
Grizzle, Esq.
DEATHS
Died in this town on Monday, last Mrs. Patience Fogerson in the 84 year
of her age.
Also on the same day, Mr. Benjamin Kitchen, age 46 years, bricklayer.
The deceased was a native of Nova Scotia.
TIMBER WANTED
50,000 feet of Timber wanted at the Saracta Steam Mills, for which the highest
cash price will be given. JOB SNELLING Feb 18th 1840
PIANOS FOR SALE
The subscriber has on hand and offers for sale cheaper than they can be
purchased elsewhere, 2 piano Fortes manufactured in this place. The above
pianos were made of the very best materials and are of the finest workmanship.
JOHN GUNTER 4 doors east of the Eagle Hotel Saracta 14 Feb 1840
$50 REWARD
Ran away from the subscriber living near Saracta on the night of the second
Instant his negro man, Cato about 56 years old, 5 feet, 6 or 7 inches high,
very black skin. I think it is probable he is lurking about the plantation of
Stephen Grithard, Esq. On Possom Creek as he has a wife there. The
above reward will be paid for his delivery or for his confinement.
PHILIP ROGERSON Feb 12, 1840
SURGEON DENTIST
Dr. Royster has returned to this place and has taken lodging at the Eagle
Hotel where he will be ready at all times to attend to the calls of those
needing his professional services.
Dr. ROYSTER Saracta Feb 15.
SARACTA & KENANSVILLE
Prices Current Saracta Feb 22, 1840
Bacon - Hog Round
Hams
Beef on the Hoof 5 & 6
Brandy - scarce 1 & 1.25
Coffee - Cuba 18 & 20
Corn 80 & 90
Gin - Holland 1 and 1.25
Hogs on foot 5 & 6
Mollasses - W.I. 50 & 60
Naval Stores,
Turpentine 1 & 1.25
Tar 50 & 60
Rum - Dog Leg scarce
Boston, none
Tobacco very scarce
BLANKS of every description for sale at this office.
Source: MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ARCHIVES
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