Ten Dollars Reward,
For a negro named WILLIAM or RABATE, about 25 years
of age, 5 feet 3 inches high (French measure) very black skin,
handsome, born in Jamaica, speaks English and a little French,
belonging to Mr. J. D. Ryan, residing in this city ; said negro
ranaway about a fortnight ago, and he must have taken some
carpenter’s tools with him.
Captains of vessels are cautioned against harboring said negro
on board of their respective vessels, otherwise they will be
prosecuted according to law.
The above reward will be paid to any person lodging said negro
in prison. Apply at No. 40 on the Levee, suburb St. Mary.
May 12.