Complete Works of Harriet Beecher Stowe
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TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
Will be paid by the undersigned for the apprehension and delivery to any jail in this city, of the negro woman MARIAH, who ran away from the Phoenix House about the 15th of October last. She is about 45 years old, 5 feet 4 inches high, stout built, speaks French and English. Was purchased from Chas. Deblanc.
H. BIDWELL & Co., 16, Front Levee.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away about the 25th ult., ALLEN, a bright mulatto, aged about 22 years, 6 feet high, very well dressed, has an extremely careless gait, of slender build, and wore a moustache when he left; the property of J. P. Harrison, Esq., of this city. The above reward will be paid for his safe delivery at any safe place in the city. For further particulars apply at 10, Bank Place.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
We will give the above reward for the apprehension of the light mulatto boy SEABOURN, aged 20 years, about 5 feet 4 inches high; is stout, well made, and remarkably active. He is somewhat of a circus actor, by which he may easily be detected, as he is always showing his gymnastic qualifications. The said boy absented himself on the 3rd instant. Besides the above reward, all reasonable expenses will be paid.
W. & H. STACKHOUSE, 70, Tchoupitoulas.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
The above reward will be paid for the apprehension of the mulatto boy SEVERIN, aged 25 years, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high; most of his front teeth are out, and the letters C. V. are marked on either of his arms with India ink. He speaks French, English, and Spanish, and was formerly owned by Mr. Courcell, in the Third District. I will pay, in addition to the above reward, 50 dollars for such information as will lead to the conviction of any person harbouring said slave.
JOHN ERMON, corner Camp and Race Sts.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the Chain Gang in New Orleans, First Municipality, in February last, a negro boy named STEPHEN. He is about 5 feet 7 inches in height, a very light mulatto, with blue eyes and brownish hair, stoops a little in the shoulders, has a cast-down look, and is very strongly built and muscular. He will not acknowledge his name or owner, is an habitual runaway, and was shot somewhere in the ankle while endeavouring to escape from Baton Rouge Jail. The above reward, with all attendant expenses, will be paid on his delivery to me, or for his apprehension and commitment to any Jail from which I can get him.
A. L. BINAMAN.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
The above reward will be given to the person who will lodge in one of the Jails of this city the slave SARAH, belonging to Mr. Guisonnet, corner St. John Baptiste and Race Streets; said slave is aged about 28 years, 5 feet high, benevolent face, fine teeth, and speaking French and English. Captains of vessels and steamboats are hereby cautioned not to receive her on board, under penalty of the law.
AVET BROTHERS, Corner Bienville and Old Levee Streets.
Lynchburg Virginian, Nov. 6th.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the subscriber on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, in the County of Withe, on the 20th of June, 1852, a negro man named CHARLES, 6 feet high, copper colour, with several teeth out in front, about 35 years of age, rather slow to reply, but pleasing appearance when spoken to. He wore, when he left, a cloth cap, and a blue cloth sack coat; he was purchased in Tennessee, 14 months ago, by Mr. M. Connell, of Lynchburg, and carried to that place, where he remained until I purchased him four months ago. It is more than probable that he will make his way to Tennessee, as he has a wife now living there; or he may perhaps return to Lynchburg, and lurk about there, as he has acquaintances there. The above reward will be paid if he is taken in the State and confined so that I get him again; or I will pay a reward of Forty dollars, if taken out of the State and confined in Jail.
July 1. — d&c2twts GEORGE W. KYLE.
Winchester Republican (Va.), Nov. 26.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the subscriber near Culpepper, Ct. House, Va., about the 1st of October, a negro man named ALFRED, about five feet seven inches in height, about twenty-five years of age, uncommonly muscular and active, complexion dark but not black, countenance mild and rather pleasant. He had a boil last winter on the middle joint of the middle or second finger of the right hand, which left the finger stiff in that joint, more visible in opening his hand than in shutting it. He has a wife at Mr. Thomas G. Marshall’s, near Farrowsville, in Fauquier County, and may be in that neighbourhood, where he wishes to be sold, and where I am willing to sell him.
I will give the above reward if he is taken out of the State, and secured so that I get him again; or 50 dollars if taken in the State, and secured in like manner.
October 29, 1852. W. B. SLAUGHTER .
From the Louisville Daily Journal, Oct. 23, 1852.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Run away from the subscriber in this city, on Friday, May 28th, a negro boy named WYATT. Said boy is copper coloured, 25 or 26 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches high, of large frame, slow and heavy gait, has very large hands and feet, small side whiskers, a full head of hair which he combs to the side, quite a pleasing look, and is very likely. I recently purchased Wyatt from Mr. Garrett, of Garrett’s Landing, Ky, and his wife is the property of Thos. G. Rowland, Esq., of this city. I will pay the above reward for the apprehension and delivery of the boy to me if taken out of the State, or 50 dollars if taken in the State.
June 2 d&wtf DAVID W. YANDELL.
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
TWO NEGROES. Ran away from the subscriber, living in Louisville, on the 2nd, one negro man and girl. The man’s name is MILES. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, dark brown colour, with a large scar upon his head, as if caused from a burn; age about 25 years; and had with him two carpet sacks, one of cloth, the other enamelled leather; also a pass from Louisville to Owenton, Owen County, Ky., and back. The girl’s name is Julia, and she is of light brown colour, short and heavy set, rather good-looking, with a scar upon her forehead; had on a plaid silk dress when she left, and took other clothes with her; looks to be about 16 years of age.
The above reward will be paid for the man, if taken out of the State, or 100 dollars for the girl; 100 dollars for the man, if taken in the State, or 50 dollars for the girl. In either event they are to be secured, so I get them.
Oct. 5 — d&wtf. JOHN W. LYNN.
The following advertisements are all dated Shelby Co., Kentucky.
JAILER’S NOTICE.
Was committed to the jail of Shelby County a negro woman, who says her name is JUDA; dark complexion; twenty years of age; some five feet high; weighs about one hundred and twenty pounds: no scars recollected, and says she belongs to James Wilson, living in Denmark, Tennessee. The owner of said slave is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.
Oct. 27 — w4t. W. H. EANES, Jailer, Shelby County.
JAILER’S NOTICE.
Was committed to the jail of Shelby County, on the 28th ult., a negro boy, who says his name is JOHN W. LOYD; of a bright complexion, 25 years of age, will weigh about one hundred and fifty pounds, about five feet nine or ten inches high, three scars on his left leg, which were caused by a dog-bite. The said boy John claims to be free. If he has any master, he is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
Nov. 3 — w4t.
ALSO — Committed at the same time a negro boy, who says his name is PATRICK; of a bright complexion, about 30 years of age, will weigh about one hundred and forty-five or fifty pounds; about six feet high; his face is very badly scarred, which he says was caused by being salivated. The disease caused him to lose the bone out of his nose, and his jaw-bone also. Says he belongs to Dr. Wm. Cheathum, living in Nashville, Tenn. The owner of said slave is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
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Nov. 3 — w4t.
ALSO — Committed at the same time a negro boy, who says his name is CLAIBORNE; dark complexion, 22 years of age, will weigh about one hundred and forty pounds, about five feet high; no scars recollected; says he belongs to Col. Rousell, living in De Soto County, Miss. The owner of said slave is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
Nov. 3 — w4t .W. H. EANES , Jailer of Shelby County.
JAILER’S NOTICE.
Was committed to the jail of Shelby county a negro boy who says his name is GEORGE; dark complexion, about 25 or 30 years of age, some five feet nine or ten inches high, will weigh about one hundred and forty pounds, no scars, and says he belongs to Malley Bradford, living in Issaqueen County, Mississippi. The owner of said slave is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.
Nov. 10 — w4t. W. H. EANES, Jailer of Shelby County.
JAILER’S NOTICE.
Was committed to the jail of Shelby County, on the 30th ult., a negro woman, who says her name is NANCY; of a bright complexion, some 20 or 21 years of age, will weigh about one hundred and forty pounds, about five feet high, no scars, and says she belongs to John Pittman, living in Memphis, Tenn. The owner of said slave is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.
Nov. 10 — w4t. W. H. EANES, Jailer of Shelby County.
Negro property is decidedly “brisk” in this county.
Natchez (Miss.) Free Trader, November 6, 1852.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the undersigned, on the 17th day of October, 1852, a negro man, by the name of ALLEN, about 23 years old, near six feet high, of dark mulatto colour; no marks, save one, and that caused by the bite of a dog; had on, when he left, Lowell pants, and cotton shirt; reads imperfectly, can make a short calculation correctly, and can write some few words: said negro has run away heretofore, and when taken up was in possession of a free pass. He is quick-spoken, lively, and smiles when in conversation.
I will give the above reward to any one who will confine said negro in any jail so that I can get him.
THOS. R. CHEATHAM.
Nov. 6 — 3t.
Newberry Sentinel (S. C.), Nov. 17, 1852.
NOTICE.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 9th of July last, my boy WILLIAM a bright mulatto, about 26 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of slender make quite intelligent, speaks quick when spoken to, and walks briskly. Said boy was brought from Virginia and will probably attempt to get back. Any information of said boy will be thankfully received.
JOHN M. MARS.
Near Mollohon P. O., Newberry Dist., S. C. Nov. 3 414t.
*Raleigh Register and Richmond Enquirer will copy four times weekly, and send bills to this office.
Greensboro’ Patriot (N. C.), Nov. 6.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from my service, in February, 1851, a coloured man named EDWARD WINSLOW low, thick-set, part Indian, and a first-rate fiddler. Said Winslow was sold out of Guilford jail, at February Court, 1851, for his prison charges, for the term of five years. It is supposed that he is at work on the Railroad, somewhere in Davidson county. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and confinement in the jail of Guilford, or any of the adjoining counties, so that I get him, or for his delivery to me in the south-east corner of Guilford. My post-office is Long’s Mills, Randolph, N. C.
P. C. SMITH.
October 27, 1852. 702 — 5w.
The New Orleans True Delta, of the 11th ult., 1853, has the following editorial notice:
THE GREAT RAFFLE OF A TROTTING HORSE AND A NEGRO SERVANT. — The enterprising and go-a-head Col. Jennings has got a raffle under way now, which eclipses all his previous undertakings in that line. The prizes are the celebrated trotting-horse “Star,” buggy and harness, and a valuable negro servant — the latter valued at nine hundred dollars. See his advertisement in another column.
The advertisement is as follows:
RAFFLE. MR. JOSEPH JENNINGS
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that, at the request of many of his acquaintances, he has been induced to purchase from Mr. Osborn, of Missouri, the celebrated dark bay horse “Star,” age five years, square trotter, and warranted sound, with a new light trotting Buggy and Harness; also the stout mulatto girl “Sarah,” aged about twenty years, general house-servant, valued at nine hundred dollars, and guaranteed; will be raffled for at 4 o’clock, P.M., February 1st, at any hotel selected by the subscribers.
The above is as represented, and those persons who may wish to engage in the usual practice of raffling will, I assure them, be perfectly satisfied with their destiny in this affair.
Fifteen hundred chances, at one dollar each.
The whole is valued at its just worth, fifteen hundred dollars.
The raffle will be conducted by gentlemen selected by the interested subscribers present. Five nights allowed to complete the raffle. Both of above can be seen at my store, No. 78 Common-street, second door from Camp, at from 9 o’clock A.M. till half-past 2 P.M.
Highest throw takes the first choice; the lowest throw the remaining prize, and the fortunate winners to pay Twenty Dollars each for the refreshments furnished for the occasion.
Jan. 9 — 2w. J. JENNINGS .
Daily Courier (Natchez, Miss.,) Nov. 20, 1852.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
THE above reward will be given for the apprehension and confinement in any jail of the negro man HARDY, who ran away from the subscriber, residing on Lake St. John, near Rifle Point, Concordia parish, La., on the 9th August last. Hardy is a remarkably likely negro, entirely free from all marks, scars or blemishes, when he left home; about six feet high, of black complexion (though quite light), fine countenance, unusually smooth skin, good head of hair, fine eyes and teeth.
Address the subscriber at Rifle Point, Concordia Parish, La.
Oct. 30. — 1m. ROBERT Y. JONES.
What an unfortunate master! — lost an article entirely free from “marks, scars, or blemishes!” Such a rarity ought to be choice!
Savannah Daily Georgian, 6th Sept., 1852.
ARRESTED.
ABOUT three weeks ago, under suspicious circumstances, a negro woman, who calls herself PHEBE, or PHILLIS. Says she is free, and lately from Beaufort District, South Carolina. Said woman is about 50 years of age, stout in stature, mild-spoken, five feet four inches high, and weighs about 140 pounds. Having made diligent inquiry by letter, and from what I can learn, said woman is a runaway. Any person owning said slave can get her by making application to me, properly authenticated.
WARING RUSSELL, County Constable.
Savannah, Oct. 25, 1852.
Oct. 26.
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from Sparta, Ga., about the first of last year, my boy GEORGE. He is a good carpenter, about 35 years; a bright mulatto, tall and quite likely. He was brought about three years ago from St. Mary’s, and had, when he ran away, a wife there, or near there, belonging to a Mr. Holzendorff. I think he has told me he has been about Macon also. He had, and perhaps still has, a brother in Savannah. He is very intelligent. I will give the above reward for his confinement in some jail in the State, so that I can get him. Refer, for any further information, to Rabun and Whitehead, Savannah, Ga.
W. J. SASSNETT.
Oxford, Ga., Aug. 13, 1852.
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From these advertisements, and hundreds of similar ones, one may learn the following things: —
1. That the arguments for the enslaving of the negro do not apply to a large part of the actual slaves.
2. That they are not, in the estimation of their masters, very stupid.
3. That they are not remarkably contented.
4. That they have no particular
reason to be so.
5. That multitudes of men claiming to be free are constantly being sold into slavery.
In respect to the complexion of these slaves, there are some points worthy of consideration. The writer adds the following advertisements, published by Wm. I. Bowditch, Esq., in his pamphlet, “Slavery and the Constitution.”
From the Richmond (Va.) Whig: —
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
WILL be given for the apprehension of my negro (?) Edmund Kenney. He has straight hair, and complexion so nearly white that it is believed a stranger would suppose there was no African blood in him. He was with my boy Dick a short time since in Norfolk, and offered him for sale, and was apprehended, but escaped under pretence of being a white man!
January 6, 1836. ANDERSON BOWLES.
From the Republican Banner and Nashville Whig of July 14, 1849: —
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 23rd of June last, a bright mulatto woman, named Julia, about 25 years of age. She is of common size, nearly white, and very likely. She is a good seamstress, and can read a little. She may attempt to pass for white — dresses fine. She took with her Anna, her child, 8 or 9 years old, and considerably darker than her mother... She once belonged to a Mr. Helm, of Columbia, Tennessee.
I will give a reward of 50 dollars for said negro and child, if delivered to me or confined in any jail in this State, so I can get them; 100 dollars if caught in any other slave State, and confined in a jail so that I can get them; and 200 dollars if caught in any free State, and put in any good jail in Kentucky or Tennessee, so I can get them.
Nashville, July 9, 1849. A. W. JOHNSON.
The following three advertisements are taken from Alabama papers: —
RAN AWAY
From the subscriber, working on the plantation of Col. H. Tinker, a bright mulatto boy, named Alfred. Alfred is about 18 years old, pretty well grown, has blue eyes, light flaxen hair, skin disposed to freckle. He will try to pass as free-born.
Green County, Ala. S. G. STEWART.