RUNAWAY,
FROM the Subscriber about the first of May last his Negro Man, GIDEON. He was purchased by me from Mrs. Mary Taylor, of this County, some time in the month of February last, while in the Jail in Waynesboro'. Gideon is about 38 years of age, yellow complexion, stout built and rocks considerably in walking. He has been lurking about in this County since he absented himself from my service, until about three weeks ago. His wife was taken from here to Wake County last Fall and belongs to Mr. James Ferrell. He also has a brother who belongs to Mr. John E. Becton of Wayne County. I have some reasons to believe that he is at this time either in Wayne or Wake County. I will give a Reward of Ten Dollars to any person who will apprehend the said Negro and confine him in any Jail so that I get him again.
JAMES E. METTS.
Kinston, Aug. 5, 1845. 63-1m
