Essequebo and Demerary Royal Gazette 1811 April 16

TUESDAY, APRIL 16th, 1811.

[Transcriber's note: the issues between March 26 and this date are missing in the microfilm]

Office of Ordnance, [heading]
            Demerary, 13th April, 1811.
Wanted for the Supply of the Royal Engineer Department, the following Lumber, viz: -
6500 feet of 1 Inch White Pine Boards,
850 of 2 Inch Plank.
To be delivered at Fort William Frederick, and to be approved of by the Commanding Royal Engineer. Tenders for which, endorsed "Tenders for Lumber," will be received at this Office until 12 o'clock on Wednesday next the 17th Inst. when they will be opened in presence of the respective Officers, and the lowest offer (if approved) accepted.
The said Lumber to be delivered within four days after the acceptance of such Tender.
Jos. Cooper,
Actg. Ordnce. Store-Keeper.

A Negro from the Country was detected in a Store in Town, on Sunday last, issuing a Twenty-Joe Paper; - the Negro was of course secured, and the Money taken from him. Any person that may have lost such a sum, may apply to the Printer of this Paper for further information. April 15th, 1811.

Cash Wanted. [heading]
For Bills on London, at Ninety days Sight, to the amount of £ 1000 Sterling, to be drawn in sums to suit purchaser. Also
For 40 Bales Clean Cotton.
Apply to
Cumingsburg, 15th April 1811. Ad: Smith.

W. R. Dessington [heading]
Most respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has obtained the permission of His Excellency the Governor, to open
An Hotel, [centered]
in a few weeks, and he hopes, by the general attention that well be paid, to render his house comfortable to those who may honor him with their favors.
Demerary, Middle-Street, Bridge-Town,
15th April, 1811.

For Sale, [heading]
A healthy Negro Man, [heading]
A Good Carpenter. [heading]
Coffee, of good quality, will be received in payment at market price. Enquire at this Office.
April 16, 1811.

The Subscriber, on Wednesday morning last, having found Sixteen Bales of Cotton lodged in the Passage of His House on Lot No. 20, fronting Middle Street, Bridge Town, and being under the necessity of having a free passage, was, in consequence, obliged to store them. Whoever can prove the same their property, may have them restored, by paying the expences of this Advertisement and Storage.
Demerary, 12th April 1811. Wm. Niell.

A Great Bargain may be had in a Coffee and Cotton Estate, situated on the East Coast. Its contiguity to Town (being only 6 miles) and pleasantness of its situation, makes it a desirable property, and well worth the attention of any one desirous of speculating in landed property. There are 50,000 Coffee Trees in bearing, 120 Acres in Cotton, and 70 Acres in Plantains, and will be sold with or without 70 Slaves. To an approved Purchaser a liberal credit of Ten Years will be given, and nothing required down. Particulars may be known on application at the Royal Gazette Office. Demerary, 12th April 1811.

All Persons having demands against the Subscriber are requested to render in their Accounts at her Store for payment.
Christian Clifton.
New Town, 13th April 1811.

The Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he is removed to the Store formerly occupied by James Lyon and Co. nearly opposite the Vendue Office; where he has a general assortment of Merchandize, which he will dispose of at reduced prices for immediate payment: amongst which are
Printed Calicoes, [centered]
Three Guilders per Piece and upward.
Joseph Hill.
Demerary, 13th April 1811.

William Assheton Ellis [heading]
Respectfully acquaints the Public that he has opened a Tavern at the House on the American Stelling, which Mr. Joseph Tayler lately occupied; and, by his attention to his Visitors, hopes to merit their favours.
Bouillon can be had every day at 12 o'Clock, and genteel persons accommodated with Board and Lodging.
Jubilee Tavern, Demerary, April 13th, 1811.
[right pointing hand icon] A Sign is set up to direct Strangers.

Stolen or Strayed. [heading]
On the Night of the 2d. instant from the Yard of Mr. Jeffery, in Cumingsburg, a red Creole Cow, but in appearance much resembling an American, a Reward of one Joe will be paid to any Person returning the said Cow, with all expences attending it; and if discovered to have been Stolen, a further reward of Four Joes will be paid to whomsoever shall give such information, by Mr. Jeffery.
Cumingsburg, 6th April 1811.

The Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has removed to the House adjoining the Royal Gazette Office, (recently occupied by Joseph Hill Esq.) where he hopes shortly to offer for Sale, a select assortment of Provisions, Liquors, &c. of the primest quality, and on moderate terms. In the interim he earnestly solicits those who are indebted to him to discharge their accounts.
Thomas Shute.
New Town, 9th April 1811.

For Sale by the Subscribers, [heading]
At their Store in Cumingsburg, [heading]
Imported in the Ship Commerce from Glasgow: -
[first column]
Cotton bagging,
Flax and tow oznaburgs,
Cotton and linen checks,
Linen platillas,
Salempores, demity,
Sheetings, Irish linen,
Nails assorted,
Negro blanketing,
White lead, linseed oil,
Boots and shoes, hats,
Negro jackets and cotton & linen check shirts,
Duck trowsers,
Blue checkered pullicates,
[second column]
Romal handkerchiefs,
Callicoes assorted,
Porter, beer, &c.
Bristol and pickled tripe,
Sausages, tongues, potatoes,
Pickled and red herrings,
Salmon, candles,
Boxes of stationery,
Pease and barley,
Cutlasses,
Beef in whole and half barrels,
Port wine, &c.
[end columns]
Garden, King & Co.
Demerary, 9th April 1811.

Een ieder welke iets te Pretendeeren hebben van of verschuldigd zyn aan den Boedel van wyen [sic] A. Fleischman, worden verzoekt van het zelve opgaave en betaaling te komen doen ten Comptoire van
A. Van Der Stok,
Demerary, 13e April 1811. Delibereerende Executeur.

By E. A. Schlicker zeeker te bekoomen, Best Seegale, woonachtig op de Concessie van den Heer Biesschop, April 13e, 1811.

Jult [sic] Landing from the Ship Thomas, and for Sale by the Subscribers at their Store on the American Stelling, a choice selection of Gentlemen's Cloaths, of the latest London fashions, viz: -
[first column]
Superfine broad cloth black coats and pantaloons,
Do. do. light brown,
Do. do. blue and do.
Do. do. green,
[second column]
Do. cassimere small cloaths and pantaloons,
Do. Forlonette vests, bound
Buff cassimere vests, do.
Black silk do.
[end columns]
A choice selection of Gentlemens and Ladies boots & shoes.
Also received by the Sloop First Attempt, on Consignment, a few Hogsheads of old Antigua Rum, Champaigne, Burgundy, Claret, Malaga and Madeira Wines, Cyder and Perry, &c.
Ryan & Kenny.
Demerary, March 30th, 1811.

Robbery. [heading]
The Orphan Chamber having been broken open last Night, and several goods having been taken away by the Robbers, a Premium of Twenty Joes is offered to any person who can give such information as may bring them to conviction.
Demerary, 13th April, 1811.
F. A. Vernede, Recorder.

Farther reduction in the Cash [heading]
Price of Medicines, [heading]
as Sold by the Subscriber. [heading]
Best pale Bark Powder at f 18 per lb.
" -- yellow ditto do. " 15 ---
" -- Jalap Powder, . . . . 13 ---
" -- Rhubarb ditto, . . . . 18 ---
Camphor. . . . . . . . . . 20 ---
Cantharides. . . . . . . . 36 ---
Plasters of all kinds, . . 4 ---
The Vitriols, . . . . . . . 3 ---
Opium, . . . . . . . . . . 55 ---
The Aetherl. Spirits, . . . 9 ---
Compound Aether, . . . . . 13 ---
Laudanum and Red Lavender, 7 ---
Paregoric Elixir, . . . . . 5 ---
All the other Tinctures at the same rate or from 7 to f 3 [sic] per lb
And other Articles of Medicines at prices which bear a proportion to the above.
Mixed Spices of real Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves and Nutmegs at f 36 per lb. or when Cassia is substituted for Cinnamon, at f 30. Unmixed at the same rate.
Portable Soup in Tin Cases. [centered]
J. L. Smith.
Bridge-Town, 9th April, 1811.

The Subscriber offers for Sale, the following Goods Imported by the Commerce, from Glasgow, viz: -
[first column]
Irish mess beef in barrels and half barrels,
Double rose butter,
London brown stout in bottles,
Table beer in bottles,
Old Port wine in bottles,
Lochstue white herrings in kegs,
Potatoes in hampers,
Printed callico in trunks,
Linen pocket handkerchiefs printed borders,
Romall handkerchiefs,
Cotton and linen checks,
4-4 Irish linen,
White cotton lining,
Muspuito [sic] netting,
Corded dimity,
Fashionable spotted muslin for Ladies' gowns,
Cotton ancle socks,
Coloured striped jean for Boys' cloaths,
India white jean,
White royal rib,
York stripe,
Fashionable fancy ginghams
[second column]
Negro blankets,
Do. check shirts,
Bed tick,
Welch and thick flannel,
Ravens duck,
Russia and Irish sheetings,
Ounce thread No. 8 to 30,
Crown window glass cut in panes 12 by 10, and 15 by 13 inches,
Foolscap paper,
Large and small sized think and thin post paper,
Thick yellow wove post paper,
Foolscap and post paper books half bound,
Ledgers, journals, cash and waste books, full bound, ruled and lettered,
Half pint goblets square feet
Half pint tumblers,
Wine glasses cut and engraved,
3 pint and quart rummers with covers,
Cylinder and India shades.
[end columns]
From London. [centered]
[first column]
Cogniac brandy,
Hollands gin,
Tea and loaf sugar,
Black pepper,
Gentlemen's coats & coatees
Flannel coatees, jackets and dressing gowns,
[second column]
Brown soap,
Candles 4s. and 6s.
Gunpowder and shot,
Hessian dress half boots,
Dress and half dress shoes,
Nails 4dy to 30dy.
&c. &c.
[end columns]
Also On Hand. [centered]
London particular Madeira Wine,
In Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks, and in Bottles.
John Mackintosh.
Demerary, 8th April 1811.

For Sale by the Subscriber: [heading]
A few firkins New Butter,
Superfine Flour,
Alewives,
Salmon in kits,
Rounds Beef in ditto,
Lamp Oil,
Negro Head Tobacco, &c.
J. H. Pollard.
New-Town, April 10th 1811.

PUBLIC VENDUES. [heading]

[right pointing hand icon] The Sale of Mr. J. M. Bauch is postponed from Monday the 22d to Monday the 29th Instant.

On Wednesday 17th April, will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, precisely at 10 o'clock, at Yorkshire Hall, by order of N. Rousselet Esq. - A large assortment of excellent Furniture, a great variety of Plate, and several valuable Negroes, &c.
March 9th. Kingston & McBean.
[Transcriber's note: date of Vendue changed from April 15 to April 17]

On Thursday the 18th instant at the stores of Thomas Finlayson, Esq. Beef, Pork, Salt Fish, Shads, Herrings, Soap, Candles, Dry Goods &c.
April 13th. Kingston & McBean.

On Friday the 19th of April, will be Exposed for Sale at the Vendue Office, [see 18110323EDRG] . . .
On the same day 50 Casks of Newfoundland Fish.
Also by Order of W. A. Leeseman q.q. the estate of H. Tenham deceased - Wearing apparel, &c.
Also on the same day, at six months credit, will be sold at Vendue, by order of Geo. Marten, Executor to Wm. Crabb decd. and William King, Goldsmith. – The Schooner Lucy and Dutchess, with all her tackle and apparel (as she now lays off the American Stelling) consisting of new suit of sails, two cables, one of which is almost new, an anchor, new caboose, and two water casks; her rigging all in good order, and the vessel herself in complete repair, with good accommodations, calculated to go to the Islands.
March 23d. Kingston & McBean.

On Friday the 19th Instant, at the Vendue Office, the property of a Gentleman leaving the Colony - A Negro Girl, who is a seamstress, washer woman, and house maid, 18 Dozen excellent Claret, 60 do. White Wines, 18 do. Old Rum, about a score Sheep and Lambs, Some barrels of Prime Mess Beef, a Mahogany four post Bedstead, with bedding, Musquito Curtains &c. quite new, &c. &c.
April 13th. Kingston & McBean.

On Monday the 22d instant, at the Vendue Office - Twenty boxes Soap, 20 do. Candles, 20 Kegs White Lead, 10 jugs Paint Oil, 10 boxes Raisins, 10 do. Almonds, 10 do. Currants, 1 Bale Russia Sheeting, 20 pieces Oznaburgs, 30 Balls Seine and Sewing Twine, 1 Case Muslins, 1 do. Jeans, 1 do. Corded Dimities, 1 Trunk Checks, 1 do. Nuns Thread, 1 do. Stationary, Beer, Porter, &c.
April 13th. Kingston & McBean.

On Tuesday the 23d Instant, at the House of William Heathcote, Esq. deceased, in Cumingsburg, by order of his Executors - Household Furniture, Lime in Hogsheads, Kegs Paint, &c. &c.
April 13th. Kingston & McBean.

On Wednesday the 24th and Saturday the 27th Inst. will be sold at Public Vendue at the Store of H. O. Seward, in Cumingsburg: -
About 20 Head Creole Cattle, and 20 to 30 Head Creole Sheep.
Also, beef, pork, tongues, tripe, flour in half barrels, soap, candles, Poland starch, pease, pearl barley, sago, black pepper, mixed spices, saffron, real cogniac brandy and Hollands gin, old rum in kegs, and a few dozen superior quality perry and cyder, Hoffman's cherry brandy, Harvey's fish and meat sauce, anchovy and quin sauce, olives, capers, and real mushroom catsup, raspberry vinegar, capilaire and orgeat, Golding's lavender, rose and honey water, best hyson and gunpowder tea, by the chest and per lb. best double distilled white wine vinegar in jugs and bottles, fine green and blue paint in pots, mineral and other paints, and paint oil, sein and sewing twine, deep sea lines, anchors and grapnels, sheet copper, straight and folding guaging rods, temper lime, a few elegant sets of breakfast and tea china complete, breakfast and dinner service ware, small mahogany tables, small and large beams with copper scales and weights, German steel hand-saws, tea kettles, breakfast trays, lanterns, estate books, quills, sealing wax, round rulers, memorandum books, folio, gilt mourning and plain letter paper, blotting and note paper, best plated table and tea spoons, McCabe's gold and silver watches capped and jewelled, a table clock, silver pen and pencil cases, razors, penknives, &c. Irish linen and sheeting, Russia sheeting, checks, sewing silks, London made fishing seins, ready made cloaths, consisting of shirts, cravats, coats, coatees, round robins and pantaloons, India jean, and Company's white and yellow nankeen trowsers, drawers, suspenders, gloves; broad and narrow cloths in coat patterns, &c. Real white India nanken [sic], Company's long pieces, London-made top'd and hessian boots, dress and strong shoes, a few pair Madeira boots, Ladies and Children's boots and shoes, baize of different colours, black crape, green canvas for window blinds, Negro blankets, tradesmen's hats, fine India muslin in 10 and 20 yard pieces, India jean and long cloths, rich chintz, musquito netting, coarse muslin in 10 yard pieces 1 1/2 yard wide, Balasore handkerchiefs, &c.
Saddlery of the best quality. - Saddles, bridles, chaise and jockey whips, spurs, spare reins and headstalls, girths, martingales, travelling collars, small valeses and portmanteaus, with pads and straps, a Lady's elegant side saddle with red morocco slipper, curry combs, mane combs, brushes, &c.
Also best quality Fish, in 3, 6, and 8 quintal casks, salt in barrels and baskets, spermaceti oil, neatsfoot oil in jugs, iron pots, tobacco in barrels, &c.
April 16th. Kingston & McBean.

On Thursday the 25th and Friday the 26th Instant, at the House of Mrs. C. Clifton. -
Gold epaulets, military leather cockades, umbrellas, parasols, silk braces, men's silk hats, women's do. women's bonnets, white India jeans, demitty, sheeting, linen and cotton checks, linen and cotton britannias, cotton platillas, pocket handkerchiefs, musquito netting, toweling, cotton damask for table cloths, flannel, green canvas for window blinds, English and Company nankeens, ready made check shirts, do. do. white cotton do. trowsers, chintz, furniture chintz, plain white cotton cambric, twilled do. do. striped and figured do. deep and half mourning chintz, muslin and cambric for cravats, twilled and watered black cambric, black muslins, shawl gown patterns, fashionable muslin and work India shawls, plain white Norwich shawls, mantles, coloured and black silk handkerchiefs, elegant worked muslins, plain and corded do. imperial nett robes fashionably worked, ladies' ready made dresses, gossamer nett, bombazeen and bombazet, linen diaper, black and white cotton stockings, brown cotton do. children's cotton stockings, plain black and white sarsenet, corded white doe. black figured do. black twilled silk for waistcoats, velvets, twilled Italian sarsenet, jewellery, ribbons, tape and thread, ready made dresses [sic] for boys, gentlemen's town made shoes, boys' shoes, childrens and women's do. shaving cases complete, straw bonnets, cotton sleeves, gloves coloured sewing cotton, work boxes fitted, Irish linen, perfumery, stationery, plated and glass ware, knives and forks, floor cloths, Brussels carpeting, painted chairs, a large looking glass suited to a sitting room, mahogany wardrobes and half chests of drawers, hyson tea, double refined sugar, sallad oil, ketchup, capers and soy, &c.
April 6th. Kingston & McBean.

On Monday the 29th April, by Order of J. M. Bauch, Esq. at the house of Mrs. Biegman, on the Middle Dam of Stabroek - 15 to 20 Negroes, viz. house servants, carpenters, sawyers and field negroes, Household Furniture consisting of mahogany tables, chairs, bedsteads and bedding, glass ware, plate, silver, coffee, and tea services, silver spoons and forks, shades, globe lamps, looking glasses, a piano forte and organ, table and tea services, Kitchen utensils, &c. &c.
Also a new Coffee Mill.
The whole of the above may be seen on the premises, five days previous to the Sale.
March 30th. Kingston & McBean.

On Monday the 13th May, by Order of B. Freyhaus as Substituted Deliberating Executor in the Boedel of H. H. Schapers, at the house of the deceased – One Third of a Concession, fronting the Concession of A. Barkey, Esq situated in Charles-town, and known, on the general Chart, by no. 28, with all its Right and Title thereby, and all the buildings thereon erected; as, a Dwelling house long 26 feet, wide 12 1/2 feet, more or less, with a small gallery, one side building, a kitchen and buttery, thereto annexed, and a small necessary. Two punts long 26 feet, wide 8 1/2 feet wide, and the other long 26 feet, wide 6 feet, one coriaal, one grapnel, one coil rope, 17 whip saws, 2 hand ditto, a parcel of different tools, 2 steelyards, 1 1/2 barrel tobacco, one carving machine for tobacco, a barrel salt, 1 do. with some rum, 1 Jack Screw, 1 grind stone, 1 Smith's anvil, some empty rum or water puncheons, 2000 bricks more or less, 3 packs door hinges, 5 new cutlasses, 2 pieces check, 6 pair new black silk stockings, 8 negro jackets, 1 silver tobacco box, 1 mahogany writing desk, 1 spy glass, house utensils, wearing apparel, &c. &c. 50 Crab and other planks, 15 crab and other blocks, 1 parcel of loose plank, 70 bundles shingles, 8 creole sheep, and 1 ram, 1 hog.
Six Negro Men, and a Negro Woman with her two children; the negroes are good looking people, and recommend themselves for their work done for the deceased, one of which is a capable smith and carpenter, and the others are good sawers [sic], and all accustomed to the Boat, the woman is a good washer and house servant.
N. B. The Concession and Slaves to be sold at Six and Twelve months credit.
April 16th. Kingston & McBean.

SECRETARY's OFFICE, [heading]
DEMERARY. [heading]
 

Thos. Howard Griffith, in 14 days or one month from 28th do.
John Elder, in 14 days from 28 do.
Frs. Caroline Moll, in do. from 28 do.
Wm. Rigg in 14 days from 30th March.
Geo. Rutherford in 14 days from 1st April.
Joseph Mix in do. from 2d. do.
John Oliverson, in 14 days or 6 Weeks, from April 2.
John Hosack, in do. or do. from 3d do.
Henry M. Mathews, in do. or one Month, from 4th do.
Hugh McKenzie, in do. or 6 Weeks, from 4th do.
John Buchanan, in 14 days, from 4th do.
M. M'Donald, in 14 dads [sic] or 6 weeks, from 6th April
C. B. Bauerman, do. or 3 weeks, from 8th.
A. Jordan, do. or 6 weeks, from 9th.
T. DeLisle, do. from 12th.
Mrs. Sarah Walcott, do.
John Mitchel, do.
Colin Dunlop, do.
ROBERT PHIPPS, Sworn Clerk.

Hewelyks Bekendmaaking. [heading]
Alzo James Prince, Meerderjarrige Jongman, gebooren te Scarborough, Woonachtig alhier, ter Eenre. en
Mejuffrouw C. Elizabeth Boekhorst, minderjaarige Jonge Dochter, geboren in deese Colonie, mede Woonachtig alhier, ter andere zyde.
Van voorneemns zyn met elkander, een Wettig Hewelyk aantegaan, wartoe hy op den 10e deezer Maand door Heeren Commissarisen uit den Edele Achtb. Hove van Justitie in Ondertrouw zyn opgenoomen.
Zoo word zulks aan een iegelyk bekend gemaakt, ten einde die geene welke vermeenen zich tegens het voltrekken, van dit Huwelyk te kunnen opponeeren, zulks is tyds zoude kunnen doen daar en zoo 't behoord.
Actum Secretary van Demerary den 13e April 1811.
Zynde dit de Eerste Bekendmaaking.
In kennisse van my
Alex. Tinne, Fungd. Secretaris.

Banns of Matrimony. [heading]
Between Mr. James Prince, Batchelor, born in Scarborough, and
C. Elizabeth Boekhorst, Spinster, born in this Colony. - for the 1st time.
Any person knowing just cause or impediment why the above Parties should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony must declare same at the Colonial Secretary's Office. - Demerary, 12th April 1811.
Alex. Tinne, Actg. Dy. Secty.

Uyt kragte van Appoinctement van den Edele Achtbaare Hove van Justitie der Colonie Demerary [illegible - dark] 23e Maart 1811, worden hiermeede opgeroopen all [sic] binnen en buntenlandsche crediteuren de Boedel van wylen Margt. James, (waarin R. Jones en M. Buchanan als Curators gesteld zyn), om hunne pretensien en sustenuen lasten gemelde Boedel ter Griffie van den Hove voormeld in de Hoofdplaatse Stabroek alhier, te fourneeren namentlyk de binnelandsche crediteuren binnen den tyd van zes maanden, ende buitenlandsche crediteuren binne den tyd van twaalf maanden, van heeden afgereekend; zullende by welgemelde Hove, na expiratie van die tyd worden geprocedeerd tot het reguleeren der prae en concurrentie in voorfz: Boedel en tot het imponeeren van eeuwig stilswygen aan de niet opgekoomen crediteuren.
Actum ten Raadhuise binnen de Hoofdplaatse Stabroek, in Demerary, den 29th Maart 1811.
Alex. Tinne, Fungd. Secty.

By Virtue of an Order of His Excellency Governor Bentinck, by non-session of the Honb. Court of Justice of this Colony, are hereby Summoned, all Persons who have any Claims to the Sale by Execution of the Plantation Two Brothers, situate on the West Coast of this Colony, in order to give in their said Claims on the first day of the Ordinary session of the Honble: Court of Justice of this Colony, held at the Court House, Stabroek, which will take place in the month of May next, when the Court will proceed to decide on said Claims, after which time no further Claims will be admitted. Court House, Stabroek, 27th March 1811.
Alexr. Tinne, Actg. Dy. Secty.

Whereas the following Persons have Petitioned the Honble: the Court of Policy of Essequebo and Demerary, for Letters of Manumission for the afternamed Slaves, as follows:
Frederica Wilhelmina Gerds, late Widow of J. A. Jansen, for the Negro Woman Beli, and her Mulatto Son named Solomon
Ernst Voogd, assisted by D. N. A. Van Hoytema for himself.
The Negro Woman Clarinda, formerly belonging to Pl. La Bonne Intention, assisted by H. J. Van De Water, for herself and her two Children named Betsey and Catharina.
All those who may have any right or title to said Slaves are hereby Notified to give in their Claims, either at the Commandement in Essequebo or at the Secretary's Office, Demerary, between this date and the next ensuing Ordinary meeting of the Court of Policy aforesaid, as the Court will then proceed to give such orders on the said several Petitions is it shall seem meet.
Secretary's Office, Demerary, 5th April, 1811.
Robert Phipps, Sworn Clerk
Loco Secretarii.

Ingevolge Authorisatie van Zyn Excellentie den Heer H. W. Bentinck, Gouverneur dezer Colonie, by non-cessie van den Hove, worden hiermede opgeroepen alle die geenen welke mogen Sustineeren op het provenu der by Executie Vendue verkogte Plantagie Sans Souci, geleegen in Abary, preferent of concurrent te zyn, om hunne Eisschen en Sustenuen in dat casten Hove in te dienen op den Eersten dag der Ordinaris Sessie, welke weezen zal in de Maand Mey aanstaande, als welke tyd daartoe by den Hove peremptoir geproefigeerd word, zullende als dan by den Hove, de zaak daartoe gedisponeerd zynde, dadelyk worden overgegaan tot het uitwyzen der prae en concurrentie, en in allen gevallen, onverminderd de casuquo verder te hondene procedeeren in cas van debath en contra debath, aan de niet opgekomene Crediteuren worden geimponeerd een euwig Silentium.
Actum ten Raadhuize, Stabroek, Rio Demerary, 27 Maart 1811. Alex. Tinne, Fung: Sects.

Secretary's Office, Essequebo. [heading]

Notice. [heading]
At the Commissary Court in the month of May next, will be passed, a legal Transport by A. Van Ryck de Groot in favour of M. J. F. Mullert, and in case of decease, by reversion on her five Children, viz.
Dwelling house and out buildings on Fort Island and the following Slaves, Frederick, Cobina, Silvester, L'Espirance, Alexander, Rebecca, Maddelon, Nancy, Lixette, Christena, and a few head of Cattle.
Secretary's Office in Essequebo, this 2d April 1811.
J. P. Rouskolb, first Clerk.

Public Vendues in Essequebo. [heading]

On the Third day of May next, will be exposed for sale, and sold to the highest bidder, by order of the Executors of T. Duim, thereto authorised by the Honourable Court of Justice of Demerary, as supreme Guardians: -
The Sugar Estate called Perseverance, Formerly De Noord Star, situated on the Arabian Coast, between the Plantations Goede Hoop and Berlyns Welvaaren; containing 280 acres of Land, of which about 40 acres are planted in Canes, and 12 in Plantains; with all the Buildings thereon, consisting of a Brick Boiling House with one set of Boilers, a Cattle Mill, Pagas Logie, Dwelling House and Hospital; and Fifty four Negroes and Twenty five Mules.
The above property will first be exposed separately, and the Negroes in families, payable in four Instalments at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months from the day of sale; and afterwards the property and all the Negroes will be exposed in one lot, when a further payment of Twenty-five Thousand Guilders will be required within six weeks from the day of sale, and the remaining sum in three annual instalments, to be calculated from the day of sale, and interest on the remaining unpaid capital.
Should a better offer be made in the last instance than in the former, the former must be void.
On the same day will be exposed for sale, Sixteen Prime Negroes, belonging to the same Boedel, who have been employed for the last three years on the abovementioned Plantation without being attached to it.
The sale will take place on the Plantation Perseverance, and to begin in the morning at ten o'Clock.
Two good securities will be required to the satisfaction of the Vendue Master.

On the 7th May next, at the Vendue Office, by order of Mr. J. F. Cordes, thereto authorised by the Honourable Commandeur P. C. Ouckama: - the Negro Sirkie.
On the same day will be sold, an assortment of Dry Goods, Provisions, and several Negroes.
Essequebo, Fort Island, 2d April 1911.
B. Hebbelinck, Dy. Vend. Mr.

On the 7th of May next, by order of the Orphan Chamber - Eighteen field negroes, Wearing apparel, a parcel of Music &c.
Essequebo, Fort Island, 12th of April 1811.
B. Hebbelinck.
Dy. Vendue Master.

For Sale, [heading]
At the Royal-Gazette Office, [heading]
The Following [heading]
Stationary, &c. at Reduced Prices [heading]
for Cash only: [heading]
Viz: - [heading]
[first column]
4, 5, and 6 quire Journals,
1 and 2 quire books, plain and ruled,
Boxes type for marking linen
Best clarified quills,
Wafers, wax, red tape,
Slate and black lead pencils,
Pocket journals,
Do. memorandum books,
[second column]
Desk knives,
Red and black ink powder,
Rulers and wafer seals,
Music paper,
Foolscap do
Gilt and plain letter do.
Blotting and wrapping do.
Clasp receipt books,
&c. &c. &c.
[end columns]
Also a few Copies of Smith's Medical Instructions.

Sworn Translator. [heading]
The Undersigned, appointed as Sworn Translator, in the English and Dutch Languages, begs leave to assure his Friends and the Public in general, that any Documents in the above Languages, which may be intrusted to him, will be attended to with accuracy and dispatch.
E. L. Christiani.
Rio Demerary, 2d. April, 1811.

Three o'clock, P. M. - The Schooner Nancy in just arrived from Barbados, by which we have received Papers to the 2d of April. Their second January Packet is arrived from Falmouth, after a passage of 36 days, but they have no intelligence later than what we are already in possession of.

Died - on Monday last, H. Barnwell, Esqr.

Vessels Entered and Cleared. [heading]

Entered. [heading]
April 13 Schr. Joseph, Capt. Parkley, from Surinam.

Cleared. [heading]
April 10 Brig Hope, Capt. Gilbert, for New London.
----- 13 Schr. Ann, --- De Munnick, -- St. Vincent.

The Undersigned intending to leave the Colony in May next, requests all Persons having demands against him to call for payment.
Werk en Rust, April 6, 1811. John Mitchell.

For Sale. [heading]
A House situated in Kingston, on Lot No. 65, in front of Plantation Eve Leary, at present hired by the Engineer Department, and formerly belonging to Mr. Benjamin Maynard. It is very desirably situated for a residence, and to an approved purchaser the terms will be made easy, and may be known by applying to Messrs. Garden, King & Co. or
Edward Austin.
Demerary, 6th April 1811.

Country Residence to be Let. [heading]
A Neat Airy Dwelling House and Out Offices, situated within half an hour's ride of the Camp. It is peculiarly adapted for a Family that would like an occasional retirement from the bustle of a Town residence; being placed at a very short distance from the sea, it is remarkably healthy, and affords a beautiful prospect of the Shipping as they enter or go out of the River. Immediate possession may be had, and further particulars known by application to the Printer of this Paper.
Demerary, 5th April, 1811.
NB. Two or three acres of Land for Gardening or Pasturage may be had along with the Premises, if required.

The Sequestrators of Plnt. Strandgroen request a Meeting of the Creditors of Mr. D. Timmermans, at the House of Peter Verbeke, on Monday Noon the 29th Instant, in order to consider on the best mode how to divide between them
Five and Twenty Thousand weight of Cotton, [centered]
Now on hand. [centered]
It is hoped that all who can, will attend, or otherwise authorise some person to act for them, as such measures as shall on that day be resolved upon by a Majority of the said Creditors, will be considered binding on all concerned. Demerary, 5th April 1811.

For Sale. [heading]
The Cargo of the Schooner Eliza, Captain Adams, from New Brunswick, consisting of Cod Fish in Hogsheads and small Casks,
Salmon in barrels and half barrels, do. in kitts,
Pickled Herrings, Smoaked do.
Flour, Pork, Beef,
Tar, Pitch, and Turpentine,
Soap, Red Oak Staves, &c. &c.
April 5, 1811. Thos. Finlayson.

First Quality of [heading]
Newfoundland Cod Fish,
In 4, 6, and 8 Quintal Casks, for Sale by
Hu. Mackenzie & Co.
Demerary, 6th April, 1811.

On Sale by the Subscribers, [heading]
At their Store in New Town. [heading]
Beef, pork, tongues, tripe, porter, beer and ale, raspberry and cherry brandy, olives, capers, fish sauces, catsup, pickles, sallad oil, vinegar, salt, mustard, black and Jamaica pepper, spices assorted, sago, almonds, currants, raisins, garden seeds, refined sugar, hyson tea, pease, oatmeal, barley, soap, candles, paints and oil, lamp and neatsfoot do. lamp black, jars blacking, cream for boot tops, bedsteads, mattresses with curtains complete, hair bottomed chairs, card tables, swing glasses, boot racks, basin stands, book shelves, crown glass, nails 4dy to 30dy, boat and cooper's do. pump tacks, brads, puncheon and vat hoops with rivets, iron pots, frying pans, gridirons, brass candlesticks, fish hooks, carpenter's and cooper's tools, Dutch steelyards, sad irons, pit and crosscut saws, stock, chamber door, and pad locks, hinges, stay bars, brass cocks, skimmers and ladles, brass wire coffee manaries, sheet lead, gun powder, shot, flints, coffin furniture, hoes, shovels, cutlasses seins, sein and sewing twine, white rope, cordage assorted from 1 1/2 to 6 inch, sail cloth from No. 1 to 4, cotton and coffee bagging, oznaburgs, Russia sheeting, blankets, flannel, worsted socks; black, blue, and bottle green superfine broad cloths, black cassimere, silk Florentine, crape, bombazeen, black silk handkerchiefs, gentlemen's and ladies' black and white silk stockings, silk gloves, black silk small cloaths, coatees, black silk and quilting vests, trowsers, negro cloathing, hats, shirts and trowsers, large sized boat cloaks, green baize; blue, red, and white bunting; window gauze, cotton and linen checks, furniture do. stripes, salempores, counterpanes, Irish linen, dowlas, long lawn, cotton shirting, cotton cambric, linen do. a large assortment of muslins, calicoes, jeans, dimitties, princes cord, striped nankeens, quiltings, ginghams, seersuckers, pullicate and romal handkerchiefs, thread, tape, patent silk hats, broad brimmed do. Leghorn and willow do. children's caps and hats, servants' glazed do. parasols, mops, and brooms, cloth, crumb, and shoe brushes, military, brown top'd and hessian boots, dress and show shoes, slippers, boys' boots and shoes, calf skins, boot legs, pump and sole leather, saddles, bridles, heads and reins, portmanteaus, head stalls, whips, girths, curry combs and brushes, blue, green, white, and leather coloured horse nets different sizes, shot belts, power [sic] flasks, stationery, glass ware, dish covers, table mats, copper scales with beams and brass weights, proof bubbles, sets ivory chess men, silver table spoons and forks, soup ladles, wine funnels, fish knives, plated snuffers with stands, &c.
March 30, 1811. Henry Halket & Co.

Drifted last Night from alongside the Brig Hero, Capt. Tibbits, a small American Yawl, with varnished sides. Whoever may have picked up the same, will be handsomely rewarded by delivering her either to the Captain on board or to
Van Senden & Co.
Who offer for sale, a large Sail Boat, Sloop-rigged, twenty seven feet long, and ten feet wide, faithfully built and sails remarkably fast.
Werk & Rust, 8th April 1811.

All Persons who may have claims against, or be indebted to the Estate of the late Mr. H. H. Schapers, deceased, are requested to render in their Accounts, and make payment of the same, within three months from date, unto the undersigned at Plantation Klein Poederoyen; in order to bring said Estate to a speedy liquidation.
Bernard Freyhaus.
Demerary, 9th April, 1811. Subst. Delibtg. Exectr.

For Sale. [heading]
A Boat Captain, [heading]
Well acquainted with the Coast from Berbice to Pomeroon River; also a Sailor Negro - both of which will be sold reasonable for immediate payment in Rum.
For Particulars apply at this Office.
Demerary, 8th April, 1811.

Notice is hereby given, that all persons who may be indebted to Duncan McLachlan Esq. now of London, but late of this Colony; and also to J. S. Alves Esq deceased, also late of this Colony; are requested to pay the respective debts so du [sic] by them to either of the above, to the undersigned at their Office, on or before the 1st day of May next; in default of which the undersigned have received the most positive orders to enforce such payment by due course of Law.
Cantzlaar J.Z. & De Veer.
Demerary, 1st April 1811. Attornies at Law

Notice. [heading]
The Copartnership of Robt. Spence & Co. being dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st March last, this is to inform those indebted to said Firm, that the first undersigned is duly authorised to collect all monies due said Firm, and will also pay any demands owing by said Firm, contracted previous to the date of dissolution of Copartnership
John McAulay,
Demerary, 2d April 1811. Robt. Spence.

The Undersigned beg leave to inform their Friends and the Public in general, that the Business of Black-Smiths, Horse-Shoeing and Farriery, is carried on at their Shop on the Water Lot facing South Street, formerly occupied by the second undersigned; where they hope by diligence and attention to merit the encouragement of those who may favor them with their Work.
Robert Spence,
Demerary, 2d April 1811. James Holliday.

A. Cart [heading]
Returns his best thanks to the Friends of the Pupils entrusted to his care, and takes this opportunity to say that the support and encouragement he has met with calls forth his warmest acknowledgements. He begs leave respectfully to inform them and the Public, that the Easter Vacation commences on the morning of Good Friday, and continues till the 22d Instant, when he hopes all the Scholars will punctually attend.
Having occasion for another Assistant, he will give encouragement to a steady Man, who understands English and Arithmetic well. Stabroek, 9th April 1811.

For 60 or 70 M. lbs. of Coffee. [heading]
Unexceptionable Bills at 12 Months Sight, allowing Nine Months Interest, will be given. Enquire at the Royal Gazette Office
Demerary, 1st April 1811.

Public Vendue. [heading]
There will be sold on the 4th day of May next, on Plant: Union, Essequebo, if not disposed of before, by private bargain: -
Some very fine Cows and Calves of the real Dutch breed, Sheep, Horses, and several articles of Household Furniture. Demerary, 29th March 1811.

[Sailing ship icon] The Ship Sisters, John Gemmel, Master.
Is ready to receive Produce on board and will positively sail for Liverpool by the 24th Inst. The undersigned request their Friends to send on their Shipments as speedily as they can, to prevent disappointments.
The Diana, Capt. McGeorge, is daily expected on to Berbice, and is intended to join the Sisters homewards.
Fraser, Campbells & Co.
Cumingsburg, 2d April, 1811.

Notice. [heading]
All Persons having Demands against the Estate of the late Mr. John Foster, are requested to render in a statement of their claims to either of the Subscribers, and all Persons indebted to said Estate will particularly oblige them by making payment as early as possible.
Gilbert Robertson, [right pointing brace indicating 'Exectrs']
Thomas Shute,
William Cook.
Demerary, 8th April 1811.

Small Boats. [heading]
Capt: Gemmel, of the Ship Sisters, has for Sale, three Small Boats, for Colony Schooners; they are faithfully built, and will be sold cheap for Cash. Applications to be made on board the Ship. Demerary, 8th April 1811.

List of Runaway and Arrested Slaves now confined in
the Colony Stocks of Essequebo, this 12th April, 1811.

W. V. D. Wagt, Schout

List of Runaway and Arrested Slaves in the
Colony Stocks of Demerary, 13th April, 1811.

S. G. Martens, Drossart.

Stabroek: Printed and Published
Every Tuesday and Saturday Afternoon
By Edward James Henery.
 

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