_The Maryland Gazette_, Sept. 4, 1800. Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1746. RUN AWAY on the 16th of July from Thomas Rutter, of this city, a Negro Man, named Dick, commonly CALLED PREACHING DICK,[2] aged about 27 Years. * * * THOMAS RUTTER. _The Pennsylvania Gazette_, Sept. 4, 1746. [2] It is not known whether Dick was a Methodist or Baptist Preacher. FORTY DOLLARS REWARD Ran-Away from the subscriber on the 8th of November last, a negro fellow named Simbo. He was formerly the property of Francis Burns dec. of Onslow County, HE IS A METHODIST PREACHER, AND CAN READ AND WRITE.--He is about 6 feet high, very black and smooth skin, and speaks very distinct. He is supposed to be lurking some times down Neuse river, and at others up the same, and so he ranges through Craven, Jones, and Onslow Counties. Any person apprehending the said negro, and delivering him to the subscriber, within five miles of Swansborough, shall be entitled to the above reward.--Or any person who will so secure him that I get him again, shall receive Twenty Dollars. The most probable method to catch him, will be at Methodist meetings.--All masters of vessels and others are forewarned from harbouring employing or carrying him away, at their peril. June 27. HENRY LOCKEY. _The Newbern Gazette_, August 15, 1800. SLAVES IN OTHER PROFESSIONS RUN AWAY ON THE 4TH INST., AT NIGHT FROM _James Leonard_ in Middlesex County, _East-New-Jersey_, a Negro Man named _Simon_, aged 40 Years, is well-set Fellow, about 5 feet 10 Inches high, has large Eyes, and a Foot 12 inches long; he was bred and born in this Country, talks good English can read and write, is very slow in his speech, CAN BLEED AND DRAW TEETH PRETENDING TO BE A GREAT DOCTOR AND VERY RELIGIOUS, AND SAYS HE IS A CHURCHMAN. Had on a dark grey Broadcloth Coat, with other good Apparel, and peeked toe'd Shoes. He took with him a black Horse, about 13 Hands and a Half high, a Star in his Forehead, branded with 2 on the near Thigh or Shoulder, and trots; also a black hunting Saddle about half worn. Whoever takes up and secures the said Negro, so that his Master may have him again shall have _Three Pounds Reward_ and reasonable Charges, paid by JAMES LEONARD. _The Pennsylvania Gazette_, Sept. 11, 1740. Whereas Cambridge, _a Negro Man belonging to_ James Oliver _of_ Boston _doth absent himself sometimes from his Master: SAID NEGRO PLAYS WELL UPON A FLUTE, AND NOT SO WELL ON A VIOLIN. This is to desire all Masters and Heads of Families not to suffer said Negro to come into their Houses to teach their Prentices or Servants to play, nor on any other Accounts. All Masters of Vessels are also forbid to have anything to do with him on any Account, as they may answer it in the Law. N.B. Said Negro is to be sold: Enquire of said_ Oliver. _The Boston Evening Post_, Oct. 24, 1743. SIX DOLLARS REWARD