Runaway from the subscriber, on the 25th May, a VERY BRIGHT MULATTO BOY, about 21 or 22 years old, named WASH. Said boy, without close observation, might pass himself for a white man, as he is very bright—has sandy hair, blue eyes, and a fine set of teeth. He is an excellent bricklayer; but I have no idea that he will pursue his trade, for fear of detection. Although he is like a white man in appearance, he has the disposition of a negro, and delights in comic songs and witty expressions. He is an excellent house servant, very handy about a hotel,—tall, slender, and has rather a down look, especially when spoken to, and is sometimes inclined to be sulky. I have no doubt but he has been decoyed off by some scoundrel, and I will give the above reward for the apprehension of the boy and thief, if delivered at Chattanooga. Or, I will give $200 for the boy alone; or $100 if confined in any jail in the United States, so that I can get him. GEORGE O. RAGLAND. _Chattanooga, June 15, 1852._ From the _Capitolian Vis-a-vis_, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nov. 1, 1852: $150 REWARD. Runaway about the 15th of August last, _Joe_, a yellow man; small, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, and about 20 years of age. _Has a Roman nose_, was raised in New Orleans, and _speaks French and English_. He was bought last winter of Mr. Digges, Banks Arcade, New Orleans. In regard to general intelligence, the reader will recollect that the writer stated it as a fact which she learned while on a journey through Kentucky, that a young colored man invented a machine for cleaning hemp, like that alluded to in her story. Advertisements, also, occasionally propose for sale artisans of different descriptions. Slaves are often employed as pilots for vessels, and highly valued for their skill and knowledge. The following are advertisements from recent newspapers. From the _South Carolinian_ (Columbia), Dec. 4th, 1852: VALUABLE NEGROES AT AUCTION. BY J. & L. T. LEVIN. WILL be sold, on MONDAY, the 6th day of December, the following valuable NEGROES: Andrew, 24 years of age, a bricklayer and plasterer, and thorough workman. George, 22 years of age, one of the best barbers in the State. James, 19 years of age, an excellent painter. These boys were raised in Columbia, and are exceptions to most of boys, and are sold for no fault whatever. The terms of sale are one-half cash, the balance on a credit of six months, with interest, for notes payable at bank, with two or more approved endorsers. Purchasers to pay for necessary papers. WILLIAM DOUGLASS. _November 27, 36._ From the same paper, of November 18th, 1852: