Essequebo and Demerary Gazette 1804 February 04

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Ao. 1804 )

The

( No. 58.

 

Essequebo and Demerary

 

 

Gazette.

 

 
Saturday, the 4th of February.

PUBLICATION. [heading]

By His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor and the Honble: Court of Policy of the Colonies of Essequebo and Demerary, and their Dependencies, &c. &c. &c.
To all whom these Presents may and shall concern, Greeting, Be it known:
Where as doubts have arisen as to the true meaning of the Publication enacted by the Court of Policy on the 20th of May 1803, and Published on the 16th of July thereto following, Prohibiting the exportation of Hard-Wood from and after the 1st of January of the present Year.
We therefore in order to do away all doubts on that subject, have thought fit to repeal and hereby do repeal the Publication before mentioned, and do further anew Prohibit from and after this date, the exportation from the Colony and its Dependencies, of all Colony Timber or Hard-Wood of whatever denomination (excepting Fire-Wood) on pain of forfeiture of all such Timber or Wood that may be found on board of any Ships or Vessels for the purpose of being exported from this Colony, and of the double Value besides of such Timber or Wood, to be Paid by the Master or Person Commanding on board of such Ships or Vessels; - the whole of which forfeitures is to be divided, one third for the Fiscal, another third for the Poor, and the remaining third for the Informer.
And We do require of the Fiscaals [sic], the Harbour-Master, and all others whom it may concern, to exert their utmost vigilance in detecting all transgressions of the present Publication.
Thus enacted in Our Assemby held at the Court House in the Town of Stabroek in Demerary, on the 30th January 1804, and Published the 4th February thereto next following.
Robert Nicholson,
By Command, Lieut. Governor.
P. F. Tinne, Secty. ad Intrm.

BEKENDMAAKINGEN, Van de Secretary. [heading]

Notice. - Those who may have any Demands or Claims against the Estate of Jan Anthony de Beet, deceased, are desired to render in their Accounts at the House of Mrs. Anne Steis, Widow of Mr. Dirk de Beet, as Executrix to the above Estate, or at the Secretary's Office, on or before the expiration of Six Weeks from this date.
Secretary's Office, Demerary, 2d February 1804.
J. C. Stadtman, Sworn Clerk.

Alzoo de Heer Joseph Beete, meerderjaarig Jongman bebooren te London ter eenre En Jonkvrouwe Jane Ferrier, minderjaarige Jonge Dochter geboren te Berchem in Schotland, geadsisteerd [sic] met haar Broeder den Heer Robert Ferrier ter andere zyde, Als mede de Heer Charles Bean, meerderjaarig Jongman, gebooren te Londen ter eenre En Jonkvrouwe Magdelena Susanna van der Linden, minderjaarige Jonge Dochter, gea[umlaut]dsisteerd met haar Voogd den Heer Robert Ferrier ter andere zyde, welke voorneemens zyn een wettig Huwelyk aan te gaan, zoo als dezelve repspectivelyk op den 28 January 1804 voor Heeren Raaden Commissarissen uit den Edelen Achtbaaren Hove van Justitie in ondertrouw zyne opgenomen, zoo wordt zulks mits dezen aan elk en een iegelyk gea[umlaut]dverteerd, ten einde die geenen, welke vermeen en zich daartegens te kunnen opponeeren, zulks in tyds doen, daar en waar zulks zal behooren.
Actum ter Secretary van Rio Demerary dezen 29 Jaunary 1804.
In kennisse van my J. C. Stadtman, gezw. Clerq.

Alzoo de Heeren William Ro[umlaut]hrs, woonende op de Platagie de Onderneeming in het Canaal No. 1, en John Grant van voorneemens zyn, binnen den tyd van veertien dagen van hier te vertrekken, zoo wordt zulks mits dezen bekend gemaakt, ten einde die geenen, welke iets van hun te pretendeeren hebben, of ann hun verschuldigd zyn, hunne pretensien koomen ontvangen, of hunne Schulden betaalen, ter hunner Domicilium.
Actum ter Secretary van Rio Demerary dezen 2 February 1804.
In kennisse van my J. C. Stadtman, gezw. Clercq.

Alle de geenen, welke ierste pretendeeren hebben, ofte verschuldigd zyn aan den Boedel van wylen den Heer C. T. Collet gelieven daarvan opgave en betaling te doen binnen den tyd van ses Weeken ten huyze van de Heeren Seisson Med. Dr. en N. M. Manget, in qualiteit als executeuren Testamentair, ten einde gemelde Boedel tot liquiditeit te brengen.
Actum ter Secretary van Rio Demerary dezen 2 February 1804.
In kennisse van my J. C. Stadtman, gezw. Clercq.

Alle de geenen, welke iets te pretendeeren hebben, ofte ver-verschudigd [sic] zyn aan den Boedel van wylen Leendert van Buuren, gelieven daarvan opgave en betalinge [sic] te doen binnen den tyd van ses weeken ten huyze van de Heeren Rudolph Oninck in Stabroek en H. H. de Wit aan de Oast Zee Kust dezer Rivier, in qualiteit als Executuren Testamentair in welgemeld Boedel, ten einde dezelve, zoo spoedig mogelyk is, tot liquiditeit te brengen.
Actum ter Secretary van Rio Demerary dezen 2 February 1804.
In kennisse van my J. C. Stadtman, gezw. Clercq.

PUBLICK AUCTIONS. [heading]

The Commissary of the vendue advertises that by Order of O. J. Laurin Esqr. duly Authorised by the Honorable Court of Justice of this Colony, and in presence of Commissaries, will be Exposed for Sale to the highest Bidders, on the first of March 1804 on Plantation Zwaanenschutz, in the Morning at 11 o'Clock. - The Coffee Plantation called Zwaanenschutz, and all Appurtenances thereon belonging, according to an Inventory and Articles of Sale, daily to be seen at Mr. O. J. Laurin's on Plantation Zwaanenschutz, at the Vendue Office, and at the Office of Mr. N. Rousselet in Stabroek.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. E. N. Wichers.

The Commissary of the Vendue advertises that on Tuesday the 7th Instant, will be Exposed for Sale to the highest Bidders, by order of Mr. Pantlitz, Executor of the Estate of – Ecrling [or Eorling], deceased, at the House of Mr. H. Mutz - Plantation Utensils, Furniture, Slaves, a Horse, Clothes, &c. &c.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. E. N. Wichers.

ADVERTISEMENTS. [heading]

The Subscriber advertises, that every Person which may have Lawsuits or Papers thereto belonging, in hands of the late Attorney at Law, Mr. J. J. T. Duval, may have them back, bringing sufficient Proofs and Paying the Costs due to him, on calling at the Office of the Orphan Chamber on Thursday the 9th Instant, between the Hours of Ten and One.
F. A. Vernede,
Demerary, 3d February 1804. Prov: Recorder

The Subscriber earnestly entreats all Persons Indebted to him to make Payment speedily, of what is due to him, so that he may be enabled to satisfy the Demands against him. He requests those Persons who ought to have Paid him long since to take this as a FINAL NOTICE, as he considers it quite unnecessary for him to make any further application to them.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. Wm. Hallstead.

J. Gibson, thus Publickly informs his Debtors that unless his Accounts be settled on or before the 8th Instant, he will be under the necessity of putting them into the Hands of a Lawyer to be Sued for at the next ensuing Court.
Demerary, 4th February 1804.

It is requested that all those to whom the Estate of the deced. John Loudon is indebted, either in Notes of Hand, open Accounts or otherwise, will render them to Alexander Wishart, at his House in Cumingsburg, before the first of March ensuing; and all those indebted to the above Estate will please make immediate Payment.
Alexander MacNabb, q. q.
Demerary, 4th February 1804 Alexander Wishart, q. q.

J. F. LeBlanc with pleasure informs the Gentlemen Planters of the three Colonies, that he has received a fresh supply of Machineries from England, viz: Wire, Copper, Axels, Handle Brasses &c. &c. to carry on the Coffee-Mill Business in all Branches, and Manaries making of all sizes: he requests those Gentlemen Planters who have been good enough to employ him these many Years for the continuance of their favors, assuring them he will do his utmost to give satisfaction. He has now for Sale, a few warranted Coffee-Mills ready made; his place of residence is on Ive Leary front-dam, near the Fort. Demerary, 4th February 1804.

Just imported by the Brig Dolphin, Church C. Trouant Master from Boston, and for Sale by the Subscriber, viz: - Salt Fish, Beef in whole and half barrels, Pork in ditto, Butter in firkins, Flour, spermaceti and mould candles, Tobacco in hogsheads & ba[illegible] lamp oil in barrels, paint oil in jugs, kegs of white lead, tar in barrels, Lumber, clap boards, hoops and other Articles.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. Jacob Lachtrop.

Strayed from Plantation Vlissingen, a Young red Cow big with Calf. Whoever may bring her to the Subscriber shall be handsomely rewarded.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. F. C. Tredoux.

For Sale. - The Plantation Land of Promise No. 73, on the Pomeroon Coast, consisting of upwards of 250 Acres of excellent Cotton and Provision Land, eighty four of which are already planted in Cotton and thirty in bearing Plantains; will be sold with fifty Prime Slaves on very reasonable Terms to an approved Purchaser. Particulars may be know [sic] by application to Messrs: McInroy, Sandbach, McBean & Co.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. John Corbet.

The Subscriber finding little attention paid to his former Advertisement, again intimates to those indebted to the late Firm of Angus McNiel & Co. that if they do not come forward and settle with him, at the House of James Lyon & Co. before the first entering day in this Month, their Accounts will be given into the Hands of his Attorney without respect.
Stabroek, 3d February 1804. Andw. Blackwood.

Now Landing and for Sale by the Subscribers at their Store in Bridge Town, near the Stelling: - White pine Boards and Plank, ditto Scantling, white oak Staves and Heading, white oak Shooks with Heading, red oak Staves and Shooks, clap boards and Shingles, new Fish in hogsheads and boxes, beef and pork in whole and half barrels, shads in barrels, mackerel in ditto, butter in kegs, cheese in boxes, one in each box, tobacco in barrels, lamp oil in barrels and jugs, salt in barrels. Also articles of Ironmongry [sic] and Ship Chandlery.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. Wm. Hallstead & Co.

The Undersigned has just received in addition to his former assortment, and for Sale at his House, behind that of Charles Vincent Esqr. for ready Cash on very reasonable Prices, the following Articles, viz: - Superfine Scarlet, Blue and Green Cloth, ditto ditto Cassimere, fine Irish Linen, Flannel, Military Shaloon, fashionable Boots and Shoes, and a good many other Articles.
Demerary, 4th February 1804. J. F. Meyer.

Left on Board a Schooner boat some Days ago through mistake, a Puncheon Marked I. M. No. 1. Whoever proving Property and Paying for this Advertisement, shall receive the same by applying to
Demerary, 4th February 1804. John P. Hicks.

For Sale: - The Lot of Land on the Correntine-Coast known on the General Chart by No. 38, together with Twenty-two Prime Slaves; there are now 40 Acres of it Planted in Cotton and 60 more empoldered and cleared ready for Planting, and the Land is considered as of the first quality for producing Cotton. Further Particulars and Terms of Sale may be known by application to T. F. Layfield Esqr. in Berbice, or Messrs: McInroy, Sandbach, McBean & Co. in Demerary.
If not previously Sold by Private Bargain, the said Lot of Land &c. will be Exposed to Sale by Public Vendue in the Town of New Amsterdam, on the first day of March next.
Demerary, 4th February 1804.

For Sale: - A Young Healthy Woman, who is a good Washer and House Negro, with her two Children, Boys, between three and five Years of Age. For further Particulars apply to the Printer.
Stabroek, 4th February 1804.
 

List of Runaway and arrested Slaves, on this 2d day of February 1804,

in the Stocks of Demerary.

Lyst der op heden den 2 February 1804, zig in arrest bevindende

Weglopper slaaven, in Rio Demerary.

Names.

Proprietors.

By whom brought.

Naamen.

Eygenaaren.

Aanbrengers.

Hetty.

Haslin.

11de West-Indische Reg.

Jane Betsy.

Mr. Beresford.

Post Iveleary.

Feronika.

Van Well.

F. Kroll.

Jan.

Staunton.

Eigenaar.

Jeem.

Clark.

dito. [sic – Dutch]

Jan.

Postlewaith.

Le Blanc.

Samuel.

Hopkinson.

Post Mahaica.

Bons.

Heyman.

Pl. Goede Hoop.

Ned.

Idem.

Idem.

John.

Idem.

Idem.

Joseph.

Idem.

Idem.

Jack.

Doncan.

Idem.

Askin.

J. Freese.

Post Mahaica.

Jan.

van Kingschot.

ditto.

Bootsman.

Hopkinson.

dito. [sic – Dutch]

Calais.

J. Ogle.

Eigenaar.

Cupido.

Bosneger.

De Dienders.

Cuffy.

Philips.

Ord. Fiscaal.

Washington.

James Ogle.

Pl. Industry.

Jimbo.

Miss Kier.

Pl. le Souvenir.

Tram.

Prins Pole.

F. Fileun.

Joe.

W. Casey.

Smith.

Clobe.

Stas.

Pl. Intend.

Quaco.

Seervoet.

Pl. Goed Fortuin.

Jack.

Mr. Fraser.

Ord. Fiscaal.

Louis.

Deurwaarder.

J. Wesh.

Quasje.

Roose.

Schellingberg.

Jackie.

Kroon.

Midas.

Cocoraco.

Mr. Russel.

Johnston.

Papey.

Miss Young.

Price.

Jeem.

John Jones.

Douglass.

Nieujaar.

Freyser.

Dodgson.

Dee.

E. Van Batenburg.

Pitman.

Demerary.

ditto.

ditto.

Maas.

Gordon.

J. Appelton.

Peter.

Hessely.

Ned van Paradys.

Cuffy.

Jan Henderson.

Eigenaar.

Bab.

Murrow in Mahaica.

[?]aul Smith.

Robbin.

Meertens.

J. C. Schultz.

Jeem.

Binquebanc.

Labee.

Sarah.

Deurwaarder.

J. Tout.

Smath.

Brass.

C. A. de Florimont.

Lyndor.

Sabbathier.

Overbrook.

Will.

Taayspel.

J. Crone.

Catharina.

Remy & Boter.

Pl. Success.

Jack.

Moor.

Smit.

Manuel.

Ditto.

Ditto.

And Twenty-five New Negroes, the names of their Owners unknown.
Voorts Vyf en twintig Nieuwe Negers, waarvan men de naamen der Eygenaar niet kan ontwaar worden
J. Runnels, Drossaart

DOODEN. [heading]

Begraaven zedert den 27 Jan. tot den 2 Febr. 1804.
Burgers.
Den 27 Jan. Thomas Thornton, gebooren in Barbados, oud 53 Jaaren.
Den 28 Jan. J. A. de Beet, Koopman, gebooren in Amsterdam, oud 27 1/2 Jaar.

Printed and Published by E. J. Henery, Stabroek.
 


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