Ran-Away on the 3d instant.
THREE NEGROES, from Major J. Hamilton’s plantation,
north Santee, one by name BOB, of the Coromantee country,
he is bald on the crown of his head, about the size of a dollar,
and it is likely that he will make for St. Thomas’s parish, where he formerly lived, or to Dorchester, where he also lived.
The second, SAM, who was purchased some time ago from
Dr. Moultrie, and formerly served his time to Andrew Ballon,
the Barber, he is well known in the city of Charleston.
The third, SAM, who was purchased from Nathan Shakleford;
he is well known in this city, in Georgetown and was raised
in Indiantown. A reward of Ten Dollars for each negro will be
given by the subscriber, for the delivery of either of them to the
Work-House, or to me.
John Slatter.
N. B. All masters of vessels are cautioned against carrying
either of the said negroes out of the state, under penalty of
being prosecuted according to law. Also, all persons are cautioned
against harbouring or employing said negroes, as they
will also be prosecuted according to law.
The above Negroes when going off, took with them the schooner
Republican’s boat, and made for Charleston, in which place
they have since been seen. If the two Sams return of their
own accord immediately, they shall be pardoned.
June 16.