Royal Gazette 1817 December 25

 
ENTERED - Ship Ann, St. John's, Newfoundland; schooner Demerary Packet, mail-boat, Hill, Barbados.

It may not be deemed improper perhaps, to remind the public, that, according to the Proclamation in the first page [transcribed for Dec. ??? issue], it is inexpedient that the festivities of the slaves, should exist longer than to-morrow night. A limitation, doubtlessly dictated by the soundest policy, in consequence of circumstances peculiarly operating at the present moment. On Saturday therefore, all peaceable and well-disposed slaves, will voluntarily return to their accustomed occupations; thereby, not only setting a good example, but unquestionably deserving what indulgence in future they may reasonably require: - a different fate, however, awaiting those, who disobeey the Law, and render themselves absent from their respective homes.

Colonial-Jail. [heading]

Dec. 23. F. Strunkay, Scout.

Published every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday;
By William Baker.
 

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