$50 REWARD.
My blacksmith, NELSON, ranaway on the 6th of July, from my plantation, in the Jersey Settlement, near the Yadkin river, and in Davidson county. Said negro is about 35 years of age, of a yellow complexion, in height about 5 feet 10 inches, steps long in walking, rather quick in speaking, cheek bones rather high, a round black eye, that has the appearance of near-sightedness, which is not the case. Generally well dressed, hair curly, has a small scar on his breast where a needle was cut out.
He may attempt to pass off as a free man, or in company with some white person, or free negro.
The above reward will be given for his apprehension, or committed to some jail, so that I can get him.
W. R. HOLT.
Lexington, Davidson co., N. C.
September 5, 1855. tf46
