From the “Macon (Georgia) Messenger,” Jan. 16, 1839.

“Ranaway from the subscriber, two negroes, Davis, a man about 45 years old; also Peggy, his wife, near the same age.  Said negroes will probably make their way to Columbia county, as they have children living in that county.  I will liberally reward any person who may deliver them to me.  NEHEMIAH KING.”

From the “Petersburg (Va.) Constellation,” June 27, 1837.

“Ranaway, a negro man, named Peter. He has a wife at the plantation of Mr. C. Haws, near Suffolk, where it is supposed he is still lurking.  JOHN L. DUNN.”

From the “Richmond (Va.) Whig,” Dec. 7, 1739.

“Ranaway from the subscriber, a negro man, named John Lewis.  It is supposed that he is lurking about in New Kent county, where he professes to have a wife.  HILL JONES, Agent for R.F. & P. Railroad Co.”

From the “Red River (La.) Whig,” June 2d, 1838.

“Ran away from the subscriber, a mulatto woman, named Maria.  It is probable she may be found in the neighborhood of Mr. Jesse Bynum’s plantation, where she has relations, &c.  THOMAS J. WELLS.”

From the “Lexington (Ky.) Observer and Reporter,” Sept. 28, 1838.

“$50 Reward.—­Ran away from the subscriber, a negro girl, named Maria.  She is of a copper color, between 13 and 14 years of age—­bare headed and bare footed.  She is small of her age—­very sprightly and very likely.  She stated she was going to see her mother at Maysville.  SANFORD THOMSON.”

From the “Jackson (Tenn.) Telegraph,” Sept. 14, 1838.

“Committed to the jail of Madison county, a negro woman, who calls her name Fanny, and says she belongs to William Miller, of Mobile.  She formerly belonged to John Givins, of this county, who now owns several of her children.  DAVID SHROPSHIRE, Jailor.”

From the “Norfolk (Va.) Beacon,” July 3d, 1838.

“Runaway from my plantation below Edenton, my negro man, Nelson. He has a mother living at Mr. James Goodwin’s, in Ballahack, Perquimans county; and two brothers, one belonging to Job Parker, and the other to Josiah Coffield.  WM. D. RASCOE.”

From the “Charleston (S.C.) Courier,” Jan. 12, 1838.

“$100 Reward.—­Run away from the subscriber, his negro fellow, John.  He is well known about the city as one of my bread carriers:  has a wife living at Mrs. Weston’s, on Hempstead.  John formerly belonged to Mrs. Moor, near St. Paul’s church, where his mother still lives, and has been harbored by her before.

JOHN T. MARSHALL.
60, Tradd street.”

From the “Newbern (N.C.) Sentinel,” March 17, 1837.

“Ranaway, Moses, a black fellow, about 40 years of age—­has a wife in Washington.

THOMAS BRAGG, Sen. 
Warrenton, N.C.”

From the “Richmond (Va.) Whig,” June 30, 1837.