ALT NOTICE. TAKEN up and committed to the public Jail in Martin County on the 13th of April 1852, a Runaway slave by the name of Jordan. He is about 5 feet 10 inches high, dark complected, from 55 to 60 years of age, and had on when taken up a suit of white cotton clothes. He formerly belonged to Mr. Bryant Bennett of this county, who sold him about two years ago to a negro trader by the name of McMurray and he to some person living in the State of South Carolina, to whom it is supposed he now belongs. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, and pay charges, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. A. S. MOORING, Sheriff. Williamston, May 12th, 1852. 920--6m.

ALT $50 REWARD. Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 20th February last, some ten or twelve miles below Columbia. S. C., a likely mulatto boy named JOHN, about twenty years old, slim, trim made, weighs about 140 pounds, he is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, has no scar recollected; one of his thumbs is stiff at the first joint and bends in; think his right, but am not positive which; hair straight and rather dark. Said negro was purchased in Richmond, Va. of George Aler, and was raised in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg, Va., and will likely try to get back. The above reward of fifty dollars will be paid for him if lodged in any jail so that I get him. D. T. CURETON. Greenville, S. C., April 20, 1852. 688-6t

ALT $25 REWARD.-Ran away from the subscriber, in February last, a colored WOMAN, aged about 45 years. She calls herself FANNY HAWKINS She is known to be in Georgetown, or the vicinity, as she was seen at Mr. Posey's above Tenleytown about two weeks ago, where she has a husband and many acquaintances. I will give the above reward if she is taken and lodged in jail so I can get her. JAMES O BONNOSHON.

ALT STOP THE RUNAWAYS! RANAWAY from the plantation of Samuel G. Powell, in Matagorda county, on the night of May 2d, three negro men, as follows--JAKE and WILLIS, belonging to said Powell; and IKE, belonging to Dr. Samuel Pilkington, of Tres Palacios Bay. It is supposed they will aim to reach Mexico. A liberal reward will be paid for their return to said Powell, in Matagorda, or to Fulton & Hemsley, Port Lavaca. Indianola, May 6, 1852. [13:2t

ALT $50 Reward. FIFTY dollars will be paid for the delivery to the subscriber, of a negro girl by the name of Caroline, formerly the property of Dr. Josiah O. Watson. The said girl is a bright mulatto, about 24 years of age ; and she has been runaway for some twelve or eighteen months. She is supposed to be lurking in Raleigh or vicinity. Or, I will pay twenty-five dollars to any person who will arrest and confine said girl in any jail, so that I get possession of her. JAMES M. MANGUM. May 1st, 1852. 51--3t.

ALT ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from Joseph Starr, Forest street, on 29th ult, a colored MAN, who calls himself CHARLES GROSS, 23 years old bow legged, thick lips, a down look when spoken to, is very artful, and has been employed as waiter in a public house. If taken out of the city, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars and lodged in jail, so that I can get him. Apply to Joseph Starr, or George C. Stuart, Patapsco Neck. EDWARD H. STUART, Taylor ville. A.A.County, Md. M3 eo6t

ALT $150 REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber at Belvoir, near Lenoir, Caldwell county, N. C., on the 18th of February last. TWO NEGRO MEN, Tarleton and Jerry. TARLETON is a mulatto, about 26 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, thick set, slow of speech and movement, with a scar on his cheek from a burn, and the thumb nail bruised off one of the hands. JERRY is a deep black, of pleasant open countenance, about 23 years of age, 8 or 10 inches high, well proportioned, and may be easily recognized by a scar on the back of one of his wrists, whether left or right, I cannot say. I will give $25 for each, or either of those negroes, lodged in the jail of Charlotte, or a proportionate reward for them any where else; and I will give a further reward of $100 to any person who will furnish me with evidence sufficient to convict any white man of harboring them. T. S. W. MOTT. Belvoir, March 5th, 1852. 45tf N. B. Address the subscriber, at Charlotte or Lincolnton.

ALT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY. WHEREAS, complaint upon oath, hath this day been made to us, two of the Justices of the Peace of the aforesaid county, by Hezekiah Bonham, that a certain male slave, named SAM, to him belonging, about twenty years of age, dark complected, about five feet eight inches high, hath absented himself from his said master's service for upwards of twelve months, and is lurking about said county committing acts of Felony and other misdeeds. These are, therefore, in the name of the State, to command said slave, SAM, forthwith to surrender himself and return home to his said master; and we do hereby, by virtue of the Act of the General Assembly of the state aforesaid, in such cases made and provided, intimate and declare, that if the said slave above named, does not surrender himself and return home immediately after the publication of these presents, that any person may kill and destroy the said slave by such means as may be used or thought proper, wi

ALT $25 REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, his boy SAM, aged about 28 years, a little light complected, small of statue, about 5 feet, 3 or 4 inches high, has a downcast look when spoken to. He will probably be lurking about Wilmington, where he has a wife, or in Onslow county, about the plantation of Governor Dudley, where he has some relations. The above reward of $25 will be given for his delivery to the subscriber at his plantation on Topsail Sound, New Hanover county, or confinement in the jail of said county. JOS. [Joseph] M. FOY. Scott's Hill, New Hanover county, April 28, 1852 34-tf

ALT RAN AWAY From the subscriber, on the 26th of April, a COLORED BOY, about 15 years of age, named JOSHUA MYERS, bound to me as [illegible] carrier ; has on each side of his face Indian ink, and can be easily identified by the same. I will give $5 for his return to me and expenses paid. I forewarn all persons from harboring him, for I will put the law in force against all such. THOMAS E. KIRKLEY, Republican street, near Franklin.

ALT $50 REWARD will be given for the apprehension and delivery to me or securing that I obtain possession of her , of my Negro Woman, LOUISA, about twenty eight years of age, about 5 feet 2 or 8 inches high of copper color, rather full face, and stout limbs. Her front teeth, which are good, have a space between them. She speaks quick, and so thick tongued as not to be distinctly understood. No marks recollected. She walks quick, and has been about my house for the last 17 years as a nurse to my children; a chambermaid and more recently a wash woman.She left "Mount Pleasant" yesterday morning, as she said, to come home, and as she has taken her clothing, consisting of striped linsey cotton and calico dresses, I have no doubt she is trying to get away. The above reward will be given for her apprehension, if taken beyond the limit of Prince George's county, or twenty dollars if taken in said county. H.C. Scott Upper Marlboro', April 1952. a21 6t*

ALT $150 REWARD. THE subscriber will give FIFTY DOLLARS reward for the apprehension and confinement in New Hanover Jail, of a certain negro named FRED LANE. He is about 35 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, a bright mulatto, and is probably lurking in the neighborhood of Long Creek. An additional sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid for evidence that will convict any white person of harboring said negro. B. W. BEERY. April 21 193-1m-33-uoo

ALT $70 REWARD. TWENTY DOLLARS will be given to any person who will deliver at the Jail of this (Bladen) county, a negro known generally as TOM PRIDGEON, the property of Mrs. Hannah Pridgeon, from whom I hired him in February last. I will also give fifty dollars reward for evidence sufficient to convict any person of having harbored, assisted, """"aided and comforted"""" Tom while lurking. JOHN A. RICHARDSON. Elizabethtown, April 16, 1852 (Herald copy tf.) 32-tf

ALT $25 REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber, near Mt. Pleasant Cabarrus county, on the 13th instant, a negro boy, named Morris. Said boy is 21 years of age, very short built, about 5 feet 9 inches high, very dark, with bold countenance. He had on when he left a copperas shirt, and a grey sack coat; a strong pair of pegged shoes and a wool hat. I have no doubt said boy will aim for some free State, and that he will travel under an assumed name. He is a very smart boy, and can write a tolerable hand. I will give the above reward for his apprehension and delivery to me, or for his confinement in any jail so that I get him again. Address MOSES BARRIER. Mt. Comfort. Cabarrus co., N. C. April 15, 1852. 50 tf Staunton (Virginia) Spectator copy three weeks and forward bill to the subscriber.

ALT Twenty-Five Dollars Reward. RUN OFF from my residence on Sunday, the 21st ult., a negro man, called GREEN, aged 24 or 25 years, about 6 feet 1 or 2 inches high, very black, has a good set of front teeth, a lively countenance, and is quick spoken. The fingers on his right hand have been cut on the inside by a cotton gin; weighs about 185 or 195 pounds. The above reward will be paid for the delivery of said negro, or his confinement in any jail. My residence is 16 miles from Shreveport, on Blossom Hill road, near J. D. Henderson's. GEORGE B. MERRITT. April 3, 1852. n40-2t.

ALT Runaway committed. A NEGRO MAN was taken up, by George W. Dunbar, and committed to the jail of Hunt county, on the 9th of April, 1852. He says he belongs to Dr. Parker of Harrison county, Texas. Said slave is about 34 years old, very dark complexion, has large whiskers, well dressed, except his hat, which is worn out; also, says he is a minister of the gospel, and a house carpenter; is five feet seven inches high, round visage and stout built. The owner must come forward and redeem him, or he will be disposed of according to law. May 1, 1852, 37-6w LEE ARNOLD. Sheriff of Hunt County.

ALT RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 27th instant, a Negro Boy, named WILLIAM H. KING, bound to me at [ilegible]. Said boy is 18 years old, about 5 feet high, thick set, very black, looks pleasant when spoken to. Had on when he left a white [illegible] hat, a grey roundabout, an oil-cloth overcoat; other clothing not recollected. When last heard from, he was trying to obtain a situation on a vessel. Five dollars and necessary expenses will be paid for his return to me. All persons are forewarned harboring him, as the law will be enforced against such. J.W. KIRKEY, 749 W. Baltimore [illegible] a158t*

ALT $50 REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, on the 6th of April, LEN BROWN, about sixty years old, and about five feet six inches high. he had on, when he left home, a gray suit of fulled cloth and a black hat; speaks very quick when spoken to. The above reward will be given if taken in the State of Maryland or the District and delivered to me, or lodged in jail so that i can get him. JAMES H. KENT, Bladensburg, Md. ap 7-eo2w

ALT $10 REWARD. Runaway from the subscriber about the 1st of January last, a negro man named MIKE, who is supposed to be lurking in the neighborhood of Fayetteville, where he has a wife. Mike is a black fellow, about 5 feet 10 inches high, stoops a little when walking, and moves slowly. He was hired by me for this year from the estate of Josiah Evans, decn d. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me or confinement in jail so that I get him. Mike is 25 years old. NATHAN KING. April 10, 1852 685-tf