Essequebo and Demerary Royal Gazette 1807 January 10

 
Saturday, January 10th, 1807.

By His Excellency H. W. Bentinck, Esqr. Lieutenant-Governor in and over the Colonies of Essequebo and Demerary, and ther [sic] Dependencies, President in all Courts and Colleges within the same, &c. &c. &c.
Whereas the place of one of the Keizers or Electors of this River has become Vacant by the Resignation of David Luthers, Esqr. and whereas it is necessary also that a New Election should be made by the Inhabitants of this River, of two of the Representatives for Fixing Colonial taxes in the room of James Ogle and John Sutherland, Esqrs. in consequence of the time for which they were nominated as such, having expired.
I therefore have thought fit to issue this my Proclamation thereby calling on all the Inhabitants, who being possessed of five and twenty Slaves or upwards are qualified by the Constitutional Laws of the Colony to vote for the Election of Keizers and of financial Representatives, now to give or send in their Votes respectively for a New Keizer in the room of the said D. Luthers Esqr. and for two financial Representatives in the room of James Ogle and John Sutherland Esqrs. aforesaid.
A Sealed Box will be placed in the Government Secretary's Office in Stabroek, wherein all Persons qualified as above may deposit their Votes during the space of Thirty Days from this date, and which on the expiration of that time, and consequently on the 30th of January next, will be opened by the Secretary of the Colony in my presence, and that of two of the Members of the Court, when the names of the Persons returned by the majority of the Votes to be Kiezers and financial Representatives respectively will be published accordingly.
Given at the King's House in Stabroek, this 31st December, 1806.
H. W. Bentinck.
By Command,
P. F. Tinne, Deputy Secty.

At a Meeting of the Creditors of Joseph Beete Esqr. held at Mr. Campbell's Tavern on Friday the 9th January 1807, - Proposals were laid before them for liquidating the Debts and taking off the Sequestration from the Estates Best and Phoenix, which Proposals were assented to and signed by the Gentlemen present; but as several did not attend they were left for approbation at the store of Messrs. Underwood, Johnson & Co. Stabroek.
Demerary, 10th January 1807.

All Persons to whom the Estate of the late Thomas Maddox, Surgeon, stand indebted are requested to render in their accounts to John Westley Thomas in Pomeroon; and all those who are indebted to the said Estate are desired to make payment.
Demerary, 10th January, 1807.

Notice. [heading]
All Those standing indebted to the deceased W. Allanby M.D. are requested to make payment of their accounts to the Subscriber M. Downie, who will grant receipts for the same; and all Persons having any claims against the said deceased are desired to lodge the same for examination with the said M. Downie, that the most speedy and effectual measures may be adopted for liquidating them.
Joseph Tuite, qq.
M. Downie, qq.
Demerary 10th January, 1807.

For Sale. [heading]
The lower fifty Roods of Plantation Strick & Heuvel formerly the property of the Honble. F. C. Loncke, and latterly the property of the deceased W. Allanby M.D. lying on the West Bank of Demerary river; a Pottery has been established on the property by the late Dr. Allanby, with an excellent Kiln for burning the Ware and every conveniency for carrying on the Pottery business, there are two experienced Potter Negroes who will be sold with the Estate as well as twelve Field Negroes, if required. For further particulars application may be made to either of the Subscribers.
Joseph Tuite, qq.
M. Downie, qq.
Demerary, 10th January, 1807.

Sale of the Effects of [heading]
the Late Dr. Allanby. [heading]
On Wednesday the 31st curt. there will be exposed to Sale by Public Vendue, by authority of the Subscribers, Executors to the will of the late Wm. Allanby M.D. at the house lately occupied by him in the New Town; - his whole household furniture consisting of a brass mounted and jointed portable bedstead with mattresses &c. side board, tables, chairs &c. a very fine mahogany writing table, a quantity of silver, plate and plated articles, some very fine new bed and table linen, wearing apparel, a double barrell'd gun, hair trigger pistols, guns, cutlasses, a pair brass swivels; as also the library, medicines and instruments; a small boat with oars, mast and sail, a saddle horse, with many other articles.
Joseph Tuite, qq.
M. Downie, qq.
Demerary, 10th January, 1807.

All Persons having Demands against the late Mr. George Evans, on Plantation Belle Plain, Wakenham Island, Essequebo, are requested to send them in on or before Saturday the 31st Instant.
Jno. Appleton, Executor.
Demerary, 10th January 1807.

Building & Temper Lime. [heading]
For Sale on Plantation Inverinate, West Bank Demerary river. For particulars apply to H. B. Gall, New Town, or to the Subscriber on the above Estate.
Thos. King.
Demerary, 10th January, 1807.

Secretary's-Office, Demerary.
Notice is hereby given on the part of the Secretary, that the following Persons intend Quitting this Colony, at the expiration of the following dates, Viz -
Mr. Robt. Barr, in 14 days, from January 10th.
Mrs. Sarah E. Moore, in two or three Weeks, from January 3d.
Mr. Levy Cohen, in 2 or 3 Weeks, from Jany. 3d.
Mr. J. N. Hendermyer, in April next.
Mr. John A. Matthews, in 14 Days from Dec. 24th.
J. C. Stadtman, First Clerk.

By Virtue of a Certain Decree of the Proceedings of the Minutes of the Honble. Court of Justice dated 20 December 1806.
In behalf of J. P. Muncker and D. L. C. Martini, in capacity as Executors to the Estate of the deceased William Ludwig Jost, Are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal for the Second time by Edict Summoned, all known and unknown Creditors of the said Estate, to appear before the Deputy Commissary of the said Honble. Court, at the Audience of the 14 days Roll, at the Court House in the Town of Stabroek, on the 19th January next. In order that any Person or Persons who have any Demands or Pretentions to render the same on the above said day and place, and lay their claims as it shall seem meet.
Demerary, 5th January 1807.
H. C. Evertz, Exploiteur.
A true Translation from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.

By Virtue of a Certain Decree of the Proceedings of the Honble. Court of Justice dated 20th December 1806.
In the name and behalf of J. P. Muncker and G. A. F. Van Kinschot Assignees appointed by the Honble. Court of Justice to the Estate of the deceased T. F. Wolff; are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal for the Second time by Edict Summoned all known and unknown Creditors of the said Estate, to appear before the Deputy Commissary of the said Honble. Court; at the audience of the 14 days Roll at the Court House in the Town of Stabroek, on the 19th January next; in order that any Person or Persons who have any Demands or Pretensions, to render the same on the above said day and place, and lay their claim as it shall seem meet.
Demerary, 5th January 1807.
H. C. Evertz, Exploiteur.
A true Translation from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.

By Virtue of a Certain Decree of the Honble. Court of Justice dated 20th December 1806.
In behalf of F. Butteweg in Capacity as sole remaining Executor to the Estate of J. L. Wortman, are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal, for the second time by Edict Summoned all known and unknown Creditors of the said Estate; to appear before the Deputy Commissary of said Estate at the Audience of the 14 days Roll, to be held on the 19th January next at the Court House in Stabroek; in order to render their demands or pretentions in proper form and lay their claim unto the same as they shall seem meet.
Demerary, the 9th January 1807.
F. Van Kinschot, Exptr.
A true Translation from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.

By Virtue of a Certain Decree of the Honble. Court of Justice dated 20th December 1806.
In behalf of H. C. Evertz, in capacity as Executor to the Estate of the deceased M. E. Evertz, are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal, for the second time by Edict Summoned all known and unknown Creditors to the said Estate, to appear before the Deputy Commissary of the Honble. Court of Justice at the audience of the 14 days Roll; to be held at the Court House in Stabroek, on the 19th January next, in order to render their demands or pretentions in proper form, and at the same time to lay their claim there unto as they shall seem meet.
Demerary, the 9th January 1807.
F. Van Kinschot, Exptr.
A true Translation from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.

By Authority obtained, - I the Underwritten, in capacity as Marshal of this Colony, make known, that (after precedental process of Law) shall expose and sell at Marshal sales, in the presence of the Honorable Commissaries of the Court of Justice and their Secretary at the Court House in Stabroek on Thursday the 2d of February 1807, to the highest Bidder as follows:
1st. In behalf of C. M. Overweg, triumphant by decree against the Executed Leeven de Weever, en James de Weever and Leeven de Weever, a Concession or Lot of Land known by No. 347, situated in Cumingsburg with the Dwelling House thereon, about 30 feet by 16, one and a half storie high, also a few side buildings of little value.
2dly. In behalf of F. Martin against the Executor or Executors to the Estate of Ls. Favarger deceased, the half concession or Lot of Land known by No. [blank] situated on the front Lands of Plantation Werk & Rust, with the Buildings thereon, being a Dwelling house 30 feet by 18 of Colony wood, a side building, serving for Kitchen, Store and Wash house, a necessary house and an Oven.
3dly. In behalf of Alex. Reith for the firm of Wishart & Reith, and Alex. Reith, Prive, J. T. Mathews & A. Fleischman all Triumphants against Young Turner, a Concession or Lot of Land, known by No. 134, with the Dwelling house thereon of Colony wood 25 feet by 15, one and a half story high and a side building not finished.
4thly. In behalf of Jacob Culver & A. Reith against R. Forshaw, a certain piece of Land situated in Cumingsburg with the buildings thereon and fence, being a dwelling house about 33 feet by 20, on brick pillars of seven feet high, one and a half story, also Logie of two stories, about 80 feet long by 25 wide and another side building of little value.
Whoever should conceive to have any Right to oppose against any of the aforesaid Sales will address themselves in writing at the Marshal's Office, where I shall Receive them as opposer or opposers, and appoint a Day to go to Law; and further any person or persons inclined to purchase are requested to attend on the day of sale aforesaid.
Rio Demerary, 10th January 1807.
B. Teyssen Jr. Exploiteur.
A true Translation from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.

By Authority obtained on the 9th January 1807, are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal, in the name and behalf of the Sequestors for Plantation Sparendam, for the Fourth time by Edict Superabundantie Summoned all known and unknown Creditors who may have any Claim or title on the neat proceeds of the sales of said Estate, to appear before the Honble. Court of Justice at their Sessions at the Court House in Stabroek, on the 19th January next and following days, in order to render as yet in proper form, their demands or pretentions on the above mentioned neat proceeds, whereas after this fourth, last and Exsuperabundantie Summons by Edict shall be proceeded against the non appearers to obtain perpetual silence as the Law directs. Demerary, the 9th January 1807.
N. Schotborgh, Exptr.
A true Translation from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.

By Virtue of an Authorisation dated 9th January 1807, are herewith by the underwritten Marshal, in the name and behalf of F. C. Elbers and John Wilson, Sequestrators to Plantation Chance Hall, formerly the property of Mr. D. P. Simon, for the fourth time by Edict Superabundantie Summoned all known and unknown creditors who may have any claims or title in the Neat Proceeds of the executional sale of the said Estate, to appear before the Honble. Court of Justice at their Sessions at the Court House in Stabroek, on the 19th day of January next and following days, - in order to render as yet in proper form, their demands, claims or pretensions on the above mentioned Neat Proceeds, whereas after this fourth, last and Exsuperabundantie Summons by Edict shall be proceeded against the non appearers as the law Directs to obtain perpetual silence. Demerary, 9th January, 1807.
N. Schotborgh, Exptr.

The Subscriber intending to leave the Colony next month, desires those indebted to him to come forward and settle their accounts as soon as possible; those to whom he is indebted are requested to render in their demands. He also has for sale for immediate payment: - Butter, soap, candles, half barrels mess beef, tubs salmon, tobacco, dimijohns [sic] gin and brandy, nankeens, Russia sheeting, jeans, threads, britannias, platillas, checks, course [sic] linens, &c. &c.
Demerary, 10th Jan. 1807. Wm. Lucas.

Notice is hereby given, that Edward Latham has invested the Subscribers with full Power to transact and settle all his Business, of whatever nature or find soever, and that transactions of his, done without their knowledge, will not be considered by them as legal. They therefore request all those to whom he stands indebted to furnish their Accounts properly authenticated; that settlements may be made as soon as possible, and those who are indebted to him to come forward immediately and Pay their respective Accounts.
Amos Leeds.
Jany. 10th. Park Benjamin.

The Undersigned appointed Assayer by the Honble. Court of Policy, hereby give Notice that he has the Stamps ready prepared at his House in Cumingsburg, for the annual assizing, according to the Proclamation issued by the said Honourable Court, on that head. Demerary, 10th January 1807.
S. G. Martens.

Just Imported from London and for sale by the Subscriber on Plantation Huis 't Duim, West Coast of Essequebo, the undermentioned articles on the most Reasonable Prices for cash, Coffee, or Cotton, viz: - Gentlemen's hats, boots, shoes, Irish linen, Ladies slippers, Callicoes, muslins, gloves, Russia sheeting, Oznabrugs, Gentlemen and Ladies cotton hose, checks, table cloths, jeans, marseiles, writing desks, Ladies and Gentlemen's dressing cases, mattresses with pillows and bolsters, nails and a general assortment of Perfumery and druggs [sic] with numberless other articles.
Nathl. Farell. [sic]
Essequebo, 10th January 1807.

To Be Let. [heading]
That very Convenient House and Stelling next that of O. I. Laurin, deceased. Apply to the Subscriber opposite the House of C. Vincent Esqr.
T. Quiding.
Demerary, 10 January 1807.

Just Imported in the ship Ariadne, Captain Johnstone, and for Sale by the Subscriber at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Brumell & Heyliger, at reduced prices for immediate payment in Cash or Produce viz: -
[first column]
Potatoes in hampers,
Red and white herrings in kegs,
Ling fish in boxes,
Soap and candles,
Oats in tierces, puncheons and barrels,
Porter and beer in tierces,
Best hogskin saddles,
Double & single reined bridles,
Maddrass pulls. [sic]
French and cotton cambrics,
Corded dimity,
White thread,
Fashionable callicoes,
Do. laced muslin handkerchiefs and shawls,
Ditto ginghams and muslins,
Printed quilting,
Bed tick, counterpanes,
Drogheda sheeting and dowlas,
Irish linen and brown ditto,
Assortment of table cloths,
Ready-made coatees, waistcoats and pantaloons,
Coat patterns with trimmings,
[second column]
Inverness cotton bagging,
Scotch oznaburgs,
An assortment of stationary,
Hessian boots and dress shoes,
Blue and green earthen ware,
An elegant assortment household furniture &c. consisting of 1 mahogany secretary bookcase,
A fine mahogany side board,
Mahogany bedsteads,
Ditto bason stands,
Ditto vast [sic] knife cases,
Ditto servers small and large,
Ditto dining tables,
Ditto Lady's writing ditto,
Ditto night and rush bottomed chairs,
Ditto portable desks with dressing drawers complete and back-gammon tables.
Parrot cages,
Portmantua trunks,
Silver table and sauce spoons,
Setts of best white ivory table knives and forks.
[end columns]
Colin Elder.
Demerary, 10th January, 1807.

PUBLIC VENDUES. [heading]

On Wednesday the 14th Instant at the store of Phillip Yates, in front of Plantation Vlissengen, [illegible] provisions, dry goods &c. &c. being consignment imported in the ship Mary viz: Irish beef, butter, glass ware of all kinds, fustians, Ladies' and Gentlemen's stockings, dimities, marseilles waistcoat patterns, jeans, printed cambricks, long lawn, hams, Gloucester cheese, refined sugar, [illegible]te paint, paint oil, &c. &c.

On Thursday the 15th instant, at the store of Amos Leeds Esq. an assortment of Provisions, Nails, [illegible]es of Brandy &c. &c.

On Tuesday, the 20th instant, at the House of Mr. R. S. Turton, by order of A. B. Morris Esq. for the benefit of the Underwriters and those concerned a parcel of damaged Dry Goods, imported in the Wilding, Capt. Marman.

On Wednesday the 21st instant, at the House lately occupied by W. Allanby M. D. deceased, all his Household Furniture &c. - See Advertisement in first Page.

On Friday the 30th instant, at the Vendue Office, by the order of his Honor the Fiscaal the following arrested slaves, now in the Colony stocks, viz: A Negro woman, Yaba, belonging to Mr. Reith of Berbice, confined by Mr. Harris, on the 18th July 1806. A negro, Quaco, belonging to Doctor Munro, arrested on Plantation Letter T in Abary, on 28th Aug. 1806. A negro, Quimina, belonging to Dr. Seaton, confined by the Dienders on 20th May 1806. A new negro (name and owner unknown) marked B II, confined by Mr. s'Gravesande, on 24th April 1806. A negro Watermool, belonging to the Boedel of Bynoe, confined by Mr. Postlethwaite's negroes the 25th July 1806.

For Sale. [heading]
By the Subscribers at their Stores in Cumingsburg: -
Choice old Madeira wine in pipes,
London bottled porter in tierces,
Building lime, red and white oak shooks with heading, wood hoops,
Cypress and New England shingles,
Beef in half barrels, rice in barrels,
Crackers in ditto,
Spermaceti and mould candles,
Also Just Landing from the Brig Planter,
Lumber, spars for boats masts,
Red oak shooks and staves, white oak shooks and heading, fish in hogsheads.
January 10th, 1807. Wm. King & Co.

The Subscribers beg leave to inform their Friends and the Public that they have lately commenced business in Kingston, two doors from the Bridge, and have for sale the following articles on moderate terms for cash or short credit, viz.
Paints and Brushes assorted,
Paint Oil and Spirits Turpentine,
Men's and Children's Hats,
Cotton Hosiery,
Ready-made Clothes,
Madrass and Pullicat Handkerchiefs,
Damask and common table cloths,
Irish linen, Russia sheeting,
A variety of other Dry Goods,
Black silk velvet,
Nankeens, Braces,
Tin and Glass Ware assorted,
Stationary ditto,
Irish Butter,
Hams, Porter,
Tea, Refined Sugar,
Segars, Snuff, Corks,
Butt and puncheon cocks,
A great variety of Cutlery,
Cyder, Madeira Wine,
Split Pease,
Shoes and Blacking,
Pomatum and Heel Balls, &c. &c. &c.
R. Ramsay & Co.
Kingston, 10th January, 1807.

The Mail is not yet arrived, nor has there been any arrival from Europe or the Islands in the course of this Week, by which we are deprived of the satisfaction of laying before our readers any thing relative to the late operation on the Continent.

A dreadful Fire took place a few days since, at the Estate of W. Postlethwaite Esq. called Hibernia, in Essequebo, which burnt with such rapidity that the whole of the most valuable set of Works in the Colony, were utterly destroyed, the Mill only excepted. - A considerable quantity of Produce was lost at the same time by this dreadful calamity.

Vessels Entered and Cleared since our Last.
ENTERED
Ship Jason, J. Gemmell, from Glasgow.
Ship Alexander, R. Pince, Berbice.
Ship Ariadne, G. Johnston, Greenock.
Brig Velocity, H. Gartner, Baltimore.
- Planter, J. Zilton [sic], Portsmouth.
- Mercury, J. Bogg, Newfoundland.
CLEARED
Schr. Victoria, S. Hawley, for St. Thomas.

An Almanack [heading]
For the Present Year, is now on Sale at the Royal Gazette Office; - Price f 3.
Demerary, 10th January 1807.

Just Imported, a quantity of Lancaster Oats in hogsheads, Potatoes in hampers, and Thirty Barrels Lamp Oil, which will be Sold Cheap for ready money.
10th Jany. James Lyon & Co.

Notice is hereby given that the Domicilium Citandi et Executandi, of the Subscriber, is at the House of P. A. De Veer Sq. Attorney at Law in Stabroek.
Dl. Timmermans
Demerary, 10th January 1807.

Deserted. [heading]
From the Ship Alexander, Captain Price, lying in Demerary River on Wednesday evening the 7th inst. the two following boys with the ship's boat, viz: - John Salisbury, born in London, aged 17, light complexion, pale face, marked with the small pox, tall and thin, had on a new duck frock, blue striped cotton trowsers, shoes, and straw hat.
Thomas Kennedy aged 16, from Liverpool, dark complexion, round face, short and stout, had on a red flannell [sic] shirt, blue cloth trowsers, and round hat.
Any Person who will apprehend or give any information of the said boys to Captain Price, will be handsomely rewarded, and any person or persons who may after this notice harbour or employ the said two boys or either of them will be proceeded against according to the utmost rigour of the Laws of this Colony.
Demerary, 10th January, 1807.

List of Runaway and Arrested Slaves, in
the Stocks of Demerary, the 10th January, 1807.

And 3 New Negroes their Names & Owners unknown.
J. Runnels, Drossaart.

Stabroek: Printed and Published
(at Thirty-three Guilders per Annum)
By Edward James Henery.

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