$100 REWARD!!
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 17th of September last, his Negro Fellow, JOLLY. He is about 5 feet, 7 or 8 inches high, broad shouldered, speaks a little slow, dish-faced, and his hads trmble when holding anything, and he is rather bow-legged. I [illegible] read print.
Also, on or about the first of November, another fellow by the name of JARROT. He is a dark mulatto, (copper-colored,) has little or no beard, his eyes a little red, he is about 6 feet high, frequently holds his lead to one side, when spoken to, as if he was listening to something at a distance, speaks slow, and can read. They are both young and likely.
From what I can find out, some white man has provided them with means to get off; and in traveling, will probably claim them, or give them a pass. No doubt they are supplied with fine clothes, and a considerable amount of money. They may make off separately, to avoid detection, or may have a larger company with them, as several negroes are runaway in the neighborhood, and one is a nephew of Jolly's. Should they be caught, examine them closely for papers, and if any are found, take special care of them, as I wish to detect the white man who assisted them off.
$50 will be given for the apprehension and confinement of my two negroes in any safe jail, or $25 for either of them; and a further reward of $50 for proof to convict any white man of kidnapping them.
Any information respecting them will be thankfully received by the subscriber, at Norwood's P. O., Stanly Co., N.C. THOMAS TOMLINSON.
December 16, 1849 51 tf
