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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Absconded, a Mulatto Fellow, named Peter, country born, but is said to speak French fluently, about 20 years of age, and about five feet nine inches high, think lips and down look, walks fast and dresses well. A further description of Peter is unnecessary, being well known as the property of Madame Benoist, in Church-street, and by trade a fruit-seller.