Essequebo and Demerary Royal Gazette 1807 May 02

 
Saturday, May 2d, 1807.

Proclamation. [heading]
By His Excellency Henry William Bentinck, Lieutenant Governor of the Colonies of Essequebo and Demerary, with their Dependent Districts, President in all Courts and Colleges, &c. &c. &c.
The Precarious State of my Health having rendered it absolutely necessary that I should absent myself for a time from the Colony and it being His Majesty's pleasure that in such a case the Civil Government should divolve [sic] on the Commanding Officer of His Majesty's Forces. I therefore have thought fit to issue this my Proclamation thereby giving Notice that I intend embarking this day for Europe and that I have surrendered the Civil Government of these Colonies to Brigadier General Montgomerie, as the Commanding Officer of His Majesty's Forces, who has been sworn in and has taken his Seat in the Court of Policy accordingly.
And whereas I have deemed it my indispensable duty also on the present occasion to provide for the proper discharge of the important duties annexed to the Situation of President of the Court of Justice of Demerary, these are further to give Notice that I have appointed V. A. Heyliger Esquire, LL.D. to be acting President of the said Court during my absence until His Majesty's pleasure shall be known.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms at the Kings House in Stabroek, Demerary, this Second day of May 1807, and in the Forty Seventh Year of His Majesty's Reign.
H. W. Bentinck.
By His Excellency's Command.
John Brown, Govt. Secty.
God Save The King.

Notice is hereby given, that the Office of the Acting President of the Court of Justice, V. A. Heyliger, LL.D. will be provisionally kept at the Government Secretary's Office, where he will attend every day from nine till two o'Clock, Sundays and Holydays excepted.
Demerary, 2d May, 1807.
By Command,
L. Van Rossum,
Secty. to the President.

The Fiscal of this Colony desires, all Captains of Vessels to apply at his Office, for Directions, where to discharge their Ballast in future.
Demerary, 2d May 1807.

Notice. [heading]
Whereas from ill Health as well as other recent causes, I am at present unable to collect the Monies due to the late Firm of Edward Lamming & Co. or adjust any account, I hereby authorise Mr. George T. Charter, in behalf of himself as well as on my own account, to collect all monies due &c. to adjust all accounts not yet settled on that late Firm.
2d May. Ed. Lamming, Jr.

Public Auction. [heading]
On Saturday the 9th Instant, will be Exposed for Sale at Public Auction at the Government House, by order of James Ogle Esq. q.q. - Household Furniture, Consisting of Chairs, Tables, Sophas, Side Boards, Glass and Earthen ware, Silver ware, &c. Horses, Carriages, &c. &c.
Robert Kingston,
Dy. Vendue Master.
Demerary, 2d May 1807.

The Subscribers intend Selling Off Their Goods, without reserve, at their Vendue on Monday the 4th of this Month, and at Three Months Credit.
Fisher & Chorley.
Demerary, 2d May 1807.

For London. [heading]
The Copper Bottom'd Ship Pellican, Capt. Alex. Bowes, will Sail with the First Fleet, full or not. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board or
C. H. De Munnick.
Demerary, 2d May 1807.

A House To Let. [heading]
The House next to Messrs. Kent & Leslie's on Werk & Rust, which is now in complete repair, with Negro house, Kitchen, Stable, Water house, Water Vatts &c. For Particulars apply to
D. Cargill.
No. 8, Werk & Rust, 2d May 1807.

Notice. [heading]
Those who have any demands against or are indebted to the Estate of John Huiberts deceased, are requested to render in their accounts or make payment to
D. P. Simon, q.q.
Demerary, 2d May 1807.

GIN [heading]
For Sale by the Subscriber in Pipes and Cases of a very superior quality, for immediate Payment in Cash only.
Wm. Lucas.
Robb's Town, 2d May 1807.

For Sale.
One Half of Plantation New Orange Nassau. Particulars may be known by application to Mr. James Bruce, Stabroek, or Mr. Lespinasse, on the Estate.
May 2d, 1807.

The Subscriber having now received the Books and Papers of the late firm of Edward Lamming & Co. into his own hands. Requests all Persons having any demands against that concern to render the same in Person at the House of Mrs. Harriott in Stabroek, on the 20th Inst. there to consult on the most expiditious [sic] plan of liquidating the debts. No Receipt of Mr. Edward Lamming, after this date, in behalf of the said concern will be considered valid by
2d May. George T. Charter.

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. J. Hunt, in 14 days, from April 27.
Mr. R. J. Beed, in 14 days, from April 27.
Mr. Mathew Hay, with the first Fleet.
Mr. John Smit, in 14 days, from April 27.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bridgewater, in 14 days, April 29.
Mr. Charles Nathaniel, in 14 days, from April 20.
Mr. J. E. Deneken, in 14 days, from April 20.
Mr. Daniel Cargill, in 14 days from April 20.
Mr. Walstab, in four weeks, from April 20.
Mr. John William Nesfield, in 14 days, from April 15th.
Mr. John Link, in 14 days, - April 16th
Mr. Levy Cohen, in 14 days, April 16th.
J. C. Stadtman, First Clerk.

By Virtue of a Certain Extract Notul dated 16th March, 1807, are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal of the Honble. Court of Police, at the request of F. Butteweg in quality as the only Acting Executor to the Estate of J. L. Wertman [sic] deceased, Summoned all known and unknown creditors to the said Estate, in order to appear or send their Attorneys at the Ordinary Sessions of the Honble. Court of Justice in the Town of Stabroek in Rio Demerary, on the 18th May next and following days: in order to render their pretentions and make their claim thereto as they shall seem meet; whereas after the expiration of this 4th and last Summons by Edict shall be proceeded to obtain perpetual silence. This 4th and last Summons by Edict being published and affixed there and where it ought to be.
Demerary, 30th April, 1807.
E. J. Bertho Loncke, Marshal,
Translated from the Dutch.
D. P. Simon, Sw. Translator.
[Transcriber's note: see 18070509EDRG, where surname noted as [sic] gets corrected]

By Virtue of a Certain Extract Notal dated 16th March, 1807, are by me the Underwritten Marshal for the fourth time Summoned all known and unknown creditors to the Estate beforementioned, to appear or send their Attorneys at the Ordinary Sessions of the Honble. Court of Justice in the Town of Stabroek in Rio Demerary, on the 18th May next and following days: in order to render their pretentions and at the same time lay their claims thereto as they shall seem meet; whereas after this fourth and last Exsuperabundanti Edict, will be proceeded to obtain the perpetual silence. This 4th and last Summons by Edict being published and affixed there and where it ought to be.
Demerary, 28th April, 1807.
E. J. Bertho Loncke, Marshal.

By Virtue of a Certain Appointment dated 23d April, 1807, granted by His Excellency H. W. Bentinck, Lieut. Governor of the Rivers Essequebo and Demerary and their Dependencies, President in all Courts and Colleges, &c. &c. &c. on the Petition of A. Leeds, Executor to the Estate of Wm. Leeds, deceased, are hereby Summoned all known and unknown creditors of the aforesaid Estate, to appear or send their Attorneys at the Ordinary Sessions of the Honble: Court of Justice in the Town of Stabroek in Rio Demerary on the 18th of May next and following days; in order to render their pretentions and lay their claim thereto accordingly; whereas after the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and last Exsuperabundandie [sic] Edict will be proceeded to obtain perpetual silence. This first Summons by Edict being published and affixed there and where it ought to be.
Rio Demerary, the 1st May, 1807.
E. J. Bertho Loncke, Marshal.

By Virtue of an Extract Notul dated 16th March 1807, are herewith by me the Underwritten Marshal of the Honble. Court of Justice, for the fourth time by Edict Summons at the request of J. G. Walteling, Executor to the Estate of G. A. de Villeneuve, deceased, all known and unknown creditors of the aforesaid Estate, to appear or send their Attorneys at the Ordinary Sessions of the Hon. Court of Justice in the Town of Stabroek in Rio Demerary. on the 18th of May next and following days; in order to render their pretentions and make their claim thereto accordingly; whereas after this fourth and last Summons by Edict will be proceeded against the non appearers to obtain the perpetual silence as the Law directs. Thus published and affixed there and where it ought to be.
Demerary, 30th April, 1807.
E. J. Bertho Loncke, Marshal.

Absented themselves from Plantation Belle Plaine, Wakenham Island, 2 Negro Masons, by name John and Alves. Whoever will bring them to the Subscriber or lodge them in the Barracks, shall receive One Joe reward for each.
May 2d, 1807. J. Bothamley.

Gestoolen, Een Paageaal aan het Fort Eyland, daar in zyder Een Reppetitie Oorlogie van zilver met een goude ketten, dito 8 en half Johanis in Contant, dito een acceptasie groot zynden 6 Johannes, dito witte hemden, dito 2 nantie broeke, dito 2 witte lange broeken, dito 2 dassen, dito 2 paar kousen, dito 2 scheer messen, dito een zilver Orloosie, dito acceptasie groot zynde 140 Guldens, en eenige Stuyvers, en ander actuasie groot 66 Guldens toehooren toe Pieter Beek.
Essequebo, 21 April, 1807.

The Subscriber offers for Sale or Hire, a House and Half Lot of Land in Cuminsburgh [sic], situated between the Premises of Mr. John Hillman, and the Widow Robb, well known for the Convenience of all Kinds of Business. For Particulars please apply to Mr. Collitt Smith, residing on Lot No. 83, Brick Dam, Stabroek.
2d May. Sarah Bourne.

His Excellency Governor Bentinck with his Secretary J. Brown Esqr. leave the Colony this Day, on board the Gingle, for the Islands, where his Excellency will avail himself of the first Packet, to convey him to Europe, for the reestablishment of his health, which of late has been so very precarious, as to render a trip absolutely necessary. We sincerely hope that his Excellency may recover his health sufficiently to enable him soon to recover his health sufficiently to enable him soon to return, and resume the important function which he has filled, with so much credit to himself and satisfaction to the Public, during his late administration.
His Excellency Brig. Genl. Montgomerie, took over the Civil Government of the Colony this Morning.
The Hon. V. A. Heyliger, LL.D. is appointed President of the Court of Justice in the absence of the Governor.

The Honorable Court of Justice will meet on Monday the 13th May next.

The Francis Freeling Packett [sic] with the second Mail for March arrived in Barbados on the 21st ult. She brings the pleasing intelligence of the Russians under General Essen, have gained a considerable advantage over the French under General Savary, as will be seen by our Extracts.

Yesterday Morning, His Majesty's Cutter Barbara, Ed. Augs. D'Arcy, Commander , and His Majesty's Cutter Laura, R. Jetts, Commander, arrived in this River, they left Cork on the 28th March last, they convoyed a part of the Cork Fleet, to Surinam, one Vessel of which (the Rosetta, Capt. Marshall) arrived here yesterday.
We do not hear that the above Vessels brought any news. The Cutters will sail on or about Tuesday next for Barbados.

Vessels Entered and Cleared since our last.

ENTERED
Schr. Ant, B. Bowen, from Barbados.
Brig Lord Duncan, W. Greenidge, Surinam.

CLEARED.
Ship Bellisle, W. Gemmell, for Berbice.

PUBLIC VENDUES. [heading]

On Monday the 4th instant, at the Store of Messrs. Fisher & Chorley, formerly occupied by G. I. Goppy, Esq. New Town, a quantity of Dry Goods, Provisions, &c. &c.
[Transcriber's note: this advertisement considerably truncated from the original version (compare 18070425EDRG); and gets rescheduled (see 18070509EDRG under 'Wednesday the 20th instant')]

On Wednesday the 6th instant, at the store of Thos. Finlayson, Esq. Robb's Town, a general assortment of Dry Goods, Provisions, Liquors, &c. just imported in the ship Harmony, Capt. Wilson.
On the same day and place, Capt. Wilson will expose for sale a large assortment of Dry Goods, &c.

On Thursday the 7th instant, by order of I. M. Bauch, Esq. at the house of Mrs. Haly, on the Brick Dam, - House Furniture, Land, Negroes, &c. &c.

On Friday the 8th inst. at the store of Messrs. Thomas McKenzie & Co. - Dry Goods, Provisions, Liquors, &c. &c.

On Saturday the 9th instant, at Government House, - Household Furniture, Plate, Horses, Carriages, &c. - [right pointing hand icon] See Advertisement in first Page.

The Subscriber requests those who have mending Work with the late Mr. Lahaughn, Jeweller, will call at his House and claim the same, or it will be Sold at Vendue for the repairs. J. W. Robinson, qq.
Demerary, 2d May, 1807.

List of Runaway and Arrested Slaves, in
the Stocks of Demerary, the 2d May, 1807.

And 2 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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