Essequebo and Demerary Gazette 1806 November 22

 
Saturday, the 22d of November.

Secretary's Office. This is to inform the Public that the following Persons intend quitting this Colony:
Mr. William Herbert, in fourteen days, from November 15.
Miss C. I. Bonnet, in fourteen days, from November 15.
Mr. Henry C. Pollard, in fourteen days, from November 22.
J. C. Stadtman, first Clerk.

Alzo John William Conway, meerderjaarig jongman, gebooren in deeze colonie, Bruidegom, ter eenre,
En Anna Thomas, meerderjaarige jonge dochter, gebooren te St. Vincent, Bruid ter andere.
Van voorneemens zyn met elkander een wettig Huwelyk aantegaan zoo alse dezelve reeds op den 14de deezer maand ten overstaan van Heeren Raaden Commissarissen uit den Edele Achtbaare Hove van Jusitite deezer Rivier in ondertrouw zyn opgenoomen,
Zoo word zulks mits deezen aan elk en een iegelyk geadverteerd, ten einde die geene welke vermeenen zich teegens dit voorgenoome Huwelyk te kunnen opponeeren zulks in tyds te doen ter plaatse waar zulks behoord.
Actum ter Secretary van Rio Demerary, deezen 15 de November 1806.
In kennisse van my,
J. C. Stadtman, eerste Clercq.

Alzo de navolgende Persoonen zig by Requesten aan den Edele Achtbaare Hove van Politie der Rivieren en onderhoorige Districten van Essequebo & Demerary hebben geaddresseerd, verzoekende om Brieven van Vrydom, als:
F. C. Engels, voor de Mulattinne Eliza, en haar Mulatte Kind.
Thomas King, voor de Caboegerinne Princes, hem in eigendom toebehoorende.
G. A. F. Van Kinschot, als met en beneevens H. Borell, Executeur ten Boedel en nalaatenschap van wylen Louis Favarger, en als zoodaanig beheerende de Boedel wylen Pierre Leson voor de Neegerin Present.
Dirk Uberg voor de hem in eigendom toebehoorende Neegerinne, met naame Susanna en haar drie Kinderen, Elizabeth, Helena, en Anna.
Jacobus Pantlitz voor de hem toebehoorende Neegerin Florida, met haar Mulatte kind Maria genaamd.
I. P. Muncker, als gemachitgden van I. T. Bekkers, voor het Mulatto meisje met naame Wilhelmina
W. H. Hes voor de aan hem toebehoorende Negerinne Catharina bevoorens de eigendom van de Heer Anthony Osborn.
De vrye Negerinne Mary, geadsisterd met F. S. Swanke, voor haare zoon, behoord hebbende aan de Heer Jordaan van de Paadevoort
De vrye Negerinne Rosanna van den Paadevoort, voor haar zoon John meede toebehoord hebbende aan de Heer Jordaan van de Paadevoort.
Zoo is 't dat allen en een iegelyk die eenig Recht of Pretentie op de voornoemde slaaven zoude vermeenen te hebben, by deezen worden geadverteerd hunne sustenuen daar van aan 't Commandement der Rivier Essequebo, en ter Secretary van de Hove van Politie in Demerary behoorlyk te koomen aangeeven, tusschen deeze en de aanstaande Sessie van welgemelde Hove die zyn zal in de maand January 1807.
Zullende by faute van dien op de gedaane verzoeken van de Requestranten worden gedisponeerd als bevonden zal worden te behooren.
Actum in Raade van Politie der R en onderhoorige Districten van Essequebo & Demerary, deezen 29ste October 1806.
Ter ordonnantie van welgemelde H. F. Tinne Secretaris.

Op nadere bekoome Authorisatie van Zyn Excellentie den Hoog Gebooren Heer H. W. Bentinck, Lieut. Gouverneur over de Colonien Rio Essequebo & Demerary, tot weeder opveyling by parate Executie, 't natenoem Stuk Land, aankomende de Boedel en wylen Heer F. Kroll, voor verschulde paymenten aan 't Exploiteurs Comptoir alhier
Zo is t dat iik ondergeteekende eerste Exploiteur in Rio Demerary, ten overstaan van de Edele Achtbaare Heeren Raaden Commissarissen en den Heer Secretaris, op den 2de December aanstaande ten Raadhuize op de Hoofdplaats Stabroek, zal opveylen en verkoopen een stuck ongecultiveerd Land in facade 68 roeden en 2 voeten by 750 roeden diepte; alles volgens gedaane meeting door den geswooren Landmeter I. H. Wiedeman, belendende tusschen de Plantgien 't Haasche Bosch en Tyd en Vryt, geleegen in 't Canaal No. 3 in deese rivier
Yemand gading vindende in 't voorsch Stuk land, kome ten dage en plaatse voornaemd en doen hun profyt.
Actum Rio Demerary deezen 21ste Nov. 1806. Mart. Smit,
eerste Exploiteur.

The Commissaries of the Eendragt Society informs the Members, that the next half yearly Meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 3[?] of December next, when they request the attendance of every Gentleman belonging thereto.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806. T. Duim, Secretary.

De Predikant G. Ryk, geest hiermede kennis aan alle welke er eenig belang in stellen, dat op morgen den 30ste November, en de twee erstvolgende Zondagen, geen leerredenen in de Kerk te Stabroek zullen gehouden worden, alzo hy verplicht is de openbaare Godsdienstoeffeninge aan het Fort Zelandia in Essequebo te houden.
Demerary, den 22ste Nov. 1806.

Pursuant to a Proclamation of the Hon. Court of Policy, and by permission of the Hon. F. P. van Berckel, fiscal, at the expiration of three Weeks from the date hereof, will be sold, at Public Vendue, a Black Stallion, brought from the Plantation La Jalousie, on the 17th instant; and a Bay Gelding, brought by Mr. Rynders, Manager of Plantation Le Repentir, on the 20th inst. meanwhile the Owners may have them restored on paying the expences to J. Runnels, J Z.
Stabroek, Nov. 22, 1806. Sheriff

C. H. De Munnick hereby informs his Friends and the Public, that he is about to remove into the House formerly occupied by Doctor Van Dura, and lately by Doctor Reiss, where he hopes by the 1st of December, to be so conveniently settled, that he shall be enabled speedily and punctually, to execute all commands he may be favoured with.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806.

Indien ymand Geld in Surinaamen te betaalen mogte hebben, en zulks weegens de differentie van Penningen, in beyde Colonien rouleerenden - niet anders - als met schade doen konde, gelieve zig te addresseeren by den Ondergeteekenden, welke in voornoemde Colonie 70 a 80,000 Guldens renteloos heest leggen, voor 't welke den zelven orders zal geeven, die by vertooning zullen werden betaald, en voor welke ordres na advys van betaaling Demerary Courant, of goede Wissels, aan den ondergeschreeven moeten werden betaald - mits by 't ontsangen der ordres, Cautie voor de getrokkene somma stellende en word geen mindere somma als 3000 Guldens gettokken
Demerary, den 22ste Nov. 1806. F. W. Overweg.

C. Smit, J.Z. hereby informs all those whom it may concern, that he has delivered his Papers into the hands of the Attorney at Law A. Fleischman, Esq. to whom he has passed a general Power of Attorney, with directions immediately to proceed according to Law against all those who are indebted to him, and who have neglected to pay attention to his former Advertisements.
Demerary, Nov. 21, 1806.

FOUR JOES REWARD. [heading]
Run Away from the Subscriber, some months since, a Negro Woman named Franky, a native of Barbados, a stout good looking Woman, remarkable from having both ears much swelled, having been badly bored, and was formerly the property of John Oliverson, Esq. She is supposed to be harboured in the fort at Demerary, having very lately been seen there in an advanced state of pregnancy. Any Person lodging her in the Barracks, will receive the above Reward, by application to F. Meagher, Esq.; or on delivering the said Runaway Woman to the Subscriber, every expence incurred will be paid, and an additional Joe given
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806. Mary Hackett.

PUBLIC VENDUES. [heading]
On Friday the 28th instant, by order of Lt. Senn Van Basel and I. I. Kotwyk Esqrs. q.q. the deceased O. I. Laurin, all the remaining Stock, House Furniture, &c. &c.
Nov. 21, 1806.
On Monday the 1st of December, at the Store of Messrs. Thomas Mackenzie and Co. Checks and Stripes, Britannias, Platillas, Calicoes, Muslins, Muslin Handkerchiefs, Table Cloths, Sheeting, Nankeens, &c. Soap, candles, Beef, Pork, Herrings, Lamp Oil, Tubs of Beef, Lard, Butter, Hams, &c.
Nov. 21, 1806.
On Wednesday the 3d December, by order of P. Jourdan, Esq. at his house as well as in his private capacity, as Executor to the Boedel of the Widow Pharamond, several Negroes, consisting of a Butcher, Cook, House Boy, washerwoman, and Sempstresses; all good working Negroes. Also, Household Furniture, a large Vat, and whatever else may be brought forward on the day of sale. Also, the Concession and Buildings lately occupied by Mr. Mathey, situated on the South dam of Stabroek, in good repair. Finally, the valuable Concession where this Auction is to be held, with all its Buildings in perfect good order.
Nov. 21, 1806.
On Tuesday the 9th December, at the Vendue Office, by order of Messrs. Allen and Thompson, q.q. H. Wilson, Esq. dec. Thirteen Carpenter Negroes.
Nov. 21, 1806.
On Tuesday the 16th December, at the house of Doctor Seisson, situated on the side line between the Estates La Penitence and Ruimveld, Fifteen Seasoned Negroes, among whom are excellent House Servants, a Washerwoman, Cook, and a Sempstress and Housekeeper, with her Mulatto child. Also, Creole Milch Cows and Calves, a very fine English Chaise Mare, with her Filly three years and a half old, Chaise and harness, a 4 oared Tent Boat, House Furniture, Glass and Earthen ware, Silver Spoons and Forks, a China Tea and Coffee Service complete, Water Jars, Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c. Also, an assortment of Fresh Medicines. - Conditions of Sale, Negroes at Six Months, and all the other Articles at Three Months' Credit.
Nov. 21, 1806.

Just Received, per Brig Hunter, from Boston, and for Sale by the Subscriber,
[first column]
Salt Fish
Super [sic] Flour
Candles, Soap
Best Dutch Butter
Westphalia Hams
Sweet Milk Cheese
[second column]
Prime Mess Beef
Ditto Pork, in Whole & Half Barrels
Kids Salmon, Mackarel, &c.
Demijohns of Peas
And other Articles.
[end columns]
Nov. 22, 1806. I. T. Barrett.

Just Imported in the Brig Alligator Capt. Fall, from Portsmouth, N.H. and for Sale by the Subscriber,
[first column]
Salt Fish in Hhds and Boxes
Lumber, Clapboards
N. E. Shingles
R. O. Staves
[second column]
R. O. Shooks
W. O. Ditto, with Heading
Butter, Soap, Candles, and Beef in Barrels.
[end columns]
Also, on hand, for Sale, [heading]
Ironmongery and Dry Goods, as usual.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806. Wm. Hallstead.

The Undersigned having observed in the Essequebo and Demerary Gazette, of the 15th inst. a Notice from Mr. Van Greuningen, desiring that no Merchant, or others, will give credit to the Mulatto woman, named Katje van Greuningen, now living with the Undersigned, he therefore requests, that any person with whom the said Mulatto woman may have contracted a debt in the name of that Gentleman, during the time she has lived with him, will call on him, when the same will be immediately paid in Cash.
And further, the Undersigned begs leave to inform the public and particularly Mr. Van Greuningen, that from this date the said Mulatto woman will have all her wants supplied by him alone, and that he does not wish for the assistance, or security of any other man, much less of Mr. Van Greuningen.
Stabroek, Nov. 22, 1806. C. F. Guintzel.

The Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he undertakes house Painting, and will furnish his own materials if required, having an assortment of Colours lately arrived for that purpose. He also undertakes Chaise Painting and Glazing, and will use his utmost endeavour to give satisfaction to those who think proper to favour him with their commands.
He has also for Sale at his Store Dry Goods, Glass and Earthen Ware, and Ironmongery, cheap, for Cash or Produce.
Robb's Town, Nov. 22, 1806. A. Solis.

Op gevangen op de Plantagie Sophia, een bruine Mer[??] met zwarte maane en staart. Den Eigenaar kon deze[?] tegens betaaling der onkoste terug bekoomen.
Dem. den 22ste Nov. 1806. I. I. Van Setten.

Found last week, by the Negroes of Plantation Zorg & Hoop, a Ship's Yawl, without either rudder or oars. Whoever can prove the same to be his property, may have it restored on paying expences, by application on the said Plantation.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806.

Picked Up At Sea, nearly opposite the Plantation Hague, A Punt, Twenty Five Feet long and Eight Feet broad, with one Beam, and planked with Pitch Pine. The Owner may have it restored, on paying the expences of this Advertisement, and remunerating the Negroes. Apply at the above-named Plantation.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806.

N. Volkerts, having disposed of his House and Concession No. 20, Stabroek, together with his Printing materials, and all Right and Property in the Business, as well of the Essequebo and Demerary Gazette as otherwise, to Thomas Bond and Adam Aulert, the same to commence from the 31st of December next, hereby acquaints the Public therewith, and recommends the Purchasers thereof to the particular notice of his Friends.
At the same time, he begs leave to repeat, that it is his fixed determination to proceed to Europe early in the next year; and as his connection with the Printing Business will entirely cease after the said 31st of December next, he hopes he does not intrude too much on the indulgence of the Public, by requesting as early a settlement of their Accounts after that time as possible.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806.

Thomas Bond and Adam Aulert most respectfully inform the Public, that on the last of January next, they will commence the Printing Business on their own account; N. Volkerts having for that purpose bona fide sold them the whole concern.
In soliciting patronage and encouragement for their undertaking, Bond and Aulert only deem it necessary to state, that they will use every endeavour to merit it, and that they shall ever feel grateful for the smallest favours conferred.
Demerary, Nov. 22, 1806.

The attention of the Public is requested to the foregoing Advertisements; by which it will be perceived, that, after the 31st of December next, Mr. N. Volkerts has nothing more to do with the property of this paper; it will then continue to be printed for the emolument of T. Bond, the present printer (under whose direction it will still continue) and his partner A. Aulert (also regularly bred to the profession, who accompanied him hither from England). In consequence of mutual agreement, all monies due at the end of this year are to be received by Mr. N. Volkerts, who then takes his final leave of the concern.
The Printer has hitherto experienced so liberal an encouragement from all the respectable inhabitants of these Colonies, that it would be offering an affront to doubt the continuance of such support now he has an opportunity of reaping the benefit of his labours; on the contrary, he believes he has only to point out the mode of rendering that support most effective, to receive it in the fullest extent. This may be done in a very few words. It is a fact too well known to every man in business, that the trouble of collecting monies which are even allowed to be due, is greater here than in any other part of the world; to avoid such difficulty, which would fall particularly hard on young beginners, it is proposed rightly to adhere to the plan pursued throughout the West Indies, viz. to have all Subscriptions paid in advance, and to insert no Advertisements, but for Ready money except for constant Customers whose accounts are settled every Three Months.
The repeated and unasked for assurances, which have been given of the continuance of the present numerous List of Subscribers, and even of much additional support from those who, having inadvertently committed themselves for one paper, and not relishing the expence of two, could not well commence before the next year, leave little room for apprehension on the score of diminution, and the Printer cannot for a moment allow himself to entertain a suspicion that the absolutely requisite regulation hereby announced, will operate to the real disadvantage of that paper, in which it will ever be his pride and endeavour, as far as he is permitted, to lay before the public the truth, and to hold up ridicule and deserved contempt those who attempt to hide or disguise it.

A Subscription Book for 1807 at Thirty three Guilders per annum is now opened by T. Bond and A. Aulert. Every gentleman who does not send contrary orders before the 1st of January next will be considered as continuing a Subscriber, and the Subscription Money expected accordingly the first opportunity.

Messrs. Krieger and Sahorst, of Berbice, Mr. Jefferies, of Mahaiconni, and Mr. S' Gravesande, of Mahaica, have kindly offered to receive Subscriptions, for the accommodation of Gentlemen living in their neighbourhood.

Between one and two o'clock on Tuesday last, a young man alighted from his horse at the Post Office, went in, and inquired if there were any letters for him. On being answered in the negative, he used much abusive language, which occasioned Mr. Williams (the Deputy Postmaster) to desire him to depart, and to enforce his desire by pushing him on the shoulder, when the young man drew a pistol from his pocket and shot Mr. Williams a little above the hip. He then deliberately mounted his horse and rode off. Mr. Williams did not fall immediately. He ordered his boy to endeavour to seize the assassin, which was attempted, but without effect. The best surgical assistance was immediately procured, doctors Lloyd, Duncan, and Waddle, attended; but all attempts to extract the ball proved fruitless. He bled profusely, did not appear to suffer much pain, was perfectly calm and collected, and made his will.
The person of the perpetrator of this dastardly act was well known from his former outrageous proceedings in this Colony. We believe his name is Marcou, a creole of Santa Cruz, and, we are sorry to say, that he has very respectable connections. The only motive assigned for the rash act is jealousy; but that jealousy, according to account, was for a most unworthy object - one that, if report speaks true, half the town has had occasion to be jealous of, and whom, while so many mad-brained young men remain here, perhaps it would be conducive to the public tranquillity [sic] to remove, or at any rate to keep within decent bound.
The ill fated youth, who has thus brought disgrace on himself and affliction to his family, had been heard to declare his intention some days previous, but as he had frequently threatened others before, and appeared to act more like a madman than a rational being, no attention was paid to him. His going in to ask for letters, was only an excuse. He had been past the Post-Office three times before that morning, each time calling on Mr. Williams to come out, and using the most opprobrious epithets. After the deed was done, it appears he rode to the house of Colin Macrae, Esq. with what intention is not precisely ascertained; but not finding that gentleman at home, he proceeded up the coast. He was, however, overtaken about Cuming's Lodge by the Officers of Justice, and, with the assistance of Doctor Robinson, secured. On their first coming up, he presented a pistol, threatening any one who should attempt to apprehend him. Doctor Robinson, however, advanced, and, levelling [sic] one at him, ordered him instantly to drop it. He then turned his pistol, presented the but end and said the Doctor might come and take it. Mr. Runnels now came up, and the former order being repeated, he dropped it accordingly, and suffered himself to be taken into custody. He was lodged in the barracks.
We are very happy to state, that contrary to expectation, the wound, it is now thought, will not prove mortal. Mr. Williams is in a progressive state of amendment; and, though the ball is not yet extracted, nor he cannot be said to be out of danger, great hopes are entertained that the united skill of the medical Gentlemen who attend him will eventually be attended with success.

The Courts of Rolls of Essequebo and Demerary will meet on Monday the 1st of December next.

A new Paper Currency is about to be issued, from One to One Hundred Guilders, and after the 15th of December next, no Berbice Assignations, nor other notes of that Colony, are to be considered as a legal tender in Demerary or Essequebo.

Notice has been given in the Berbice Gazette, that his Excellency Brigadier General James Montgomerie has taken charge of the Administration of the Civil Government there, during the absence of the Governor.

We understand that His Excellency Governor van Batenburg died at Barbados soon after his arrival there. The Hon. General's Civil Administration may therefore be of a little longer duration than was at first expected.

A French lugger privateer, commanded by Capt. Bidon, well known in this colony as a prize-master on board the Good Intent brig, last week captured, on the Berbice coast, a boat belonging to J. C. M'Leod, Esq. with two pippes of Madeira wine and two negroes on board. Monsieur Bidon kept the wine and the negroes, and sent the boat back with a letter to the owner, politely thanking him for the refreshment.

The American brig Hannibal, Capt. Rogers, which arrived here yesterday, fell in, off Surinam, with two French privateers, one of 18 guns and 100 men from Martinique, the other of 1 gun and about 40 men from Cayenne. The former had taken the mail boat from Barbados to Surinam; the Master of which came here in the Hannibal.

On Friday fe'nnight [sic], upwards of twenty Spaniards landed in Capoere Creek, on the Arabian coast; but the burghers immediately assembling, and making a great noise, they thought proper to re embark, without effecting any thing.

A Spanish privateer was close off this bar the greatest part of last Thursday, notwithstanding there was a colony schooner out after her. The great superiority of sailing which she evidently possessed enabled her to set at defiance the efforts made to come up with her.

A Gentleman was conveyed to the Barracks on Monday morning, on presumption of having violently beaten the Drossaard the preceding evening; he was, however, released the next day, so we imagine there was no just ground for the charge.

Vessels Entered and Cleared Since Our Last.

ENTERED.
Nov. 17. Brig Alligator, Daniel Fall, from Portsmouth, (for Cargo, see Mr. Hallstead's Advertisement)
Nov. 18. Brig Sally and Jenny, C. W. Rindge from Portsmouth, with Fish, Tobacco, Oil, Soap, Spermaceti Candles, Butter, Lumber, &c. &c.
Nov. 18. Schooner Sally, S. Silvester, from Baltimore, with Flour, Pork, Beef, Fish, Hams, Spermaceti and Mould Candles, Butter, Soap, Rice, Shooks, Hoops, Staves, Crackers, Tobacco.
Nov. 18. Brig Hunter, Chas. Blanchard, from Boston (for Cargo see Mr. Barrett's Advertisement.)
Nov. 20. Schooner Eliza, [?] P. Augur, from Newhaven, with Horses, Cattle, Beef, Pork, Herrings, Flour, Cornmeal, Fish, Tobacco, Coffee Bags, Candles, Vinegar, Soap, Butter, Salt, Staves, Shooks, Potatoes, Poultry.

CLEARED.
Nov. 21. Schooner Hannah Matilda, I. Williams, for Boston.
Nov. 22. Brig Neptune, Chs. Shepherd, for New York.
Nov. 22. Ship Belleisle, W. Gemmell, for Glasgow.

List of Runway and Arrested Slaves. [not transcribed]

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