Essequebo and Demerary Royal Gazette 1811 November 19

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 1811.

 
                        OFFICE of ORDNANCE,
                        Demerary, Nov. 18, 1811.
WANTED for the Engineer Department at Barbados, about 4,000 cubical feet of Hard-wood, of the different kinds and dimensions, and for the purposes following; for which cash will be paid on delivery, viz.

Sealed Tenders for supplying the above, by the cubic foot, marked, "Tenders for Hard-wood," must be addressed to the Subscriber, and sent to this Office, on or before Monday, the 9th of December next, at 12 o'clock at noon, when they will be opened by the respective Officers, and forwarded to Major-General Sir Charles Shipley, at Barbados, for his approval. The party tendering must agree to contract and give security in the penalty of £ 200 Sterling for the due performance of his contract - Tenders, in like manner, marked, "Tenders for Freight" are also required to be sent in, for conveying and landing the same at the Engineers' Wharf at Barbados, specifying the rate per 100 cubic feet, as the precise quantity that may be required is not determined on. For further particulars inquire at this Office.
C. J. O'HARA,
Ordnance Store-Keeper.

FIVE JOES REWARD [heading]
WILL be given for apprehending and lodging in the Colony Barracks, or to the Subscriber, on Plantation Johanna, Varken Island, Essequebo, a mulatto woman, named Susannah, about sixteen or seventeen years of age, the late property of James U. Rose, deceased, for life only, but now the property of the Subscriber. All white or free coloured persons are cautioned against harbouring said woman, and Masters of vessels are forbid taking her out of the Colony, as the laws will be put in force against any of the above offenders. If she will come home of her own accord, she will be pardoned, and no questions asked.
Nov. 19. SAMUEL F. ADAMS.

THE Partnership of Barton, Deane and Co. having been dissolved by mutual consent on the 31st of December last, the undersigned requests those who have demands against them to call on him at the store of Messrs. Fullerton, Oliverson and Co. for payment, and those indebted to them are desired to settle their account immediately.
Nov. 19. RICHARD DEANE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Domicilium Citandi et Executandi of the undersigned is at the house of Mr. G. Daly, on Robb's Stelling.
Nov. 19. CORNELIUS VERSTEEG.

STOLEN, [heading]
FROM the stern of the Commandeur's Yacht, while lying off the Government-Stelling, between the night of Saturday and Sunday last, a YAWL, about 8 feet long, painted white, with a black border, and the stern remarkably strong, with stem and stern ring-bolts. Whoever may give any information respecting her will be rewarded, on applying at the Office of this Paper. Nov. 19.

THE Undersigned, having taken the Butcher's Stall, No. 4 in the Market of this Colony, respectfully informs the Public that he is constantly prepared to supply them with Meat of all kinds, of the very best quality.
Nov. 19. JAMES ROGERS.

ONE OR TWO CAPABLE [heading]
COOPER NEGROES, [heading]
Wanted to Hire or Purchase. Enquire of the Printer.
Nov. 19.

THE Subscriber, being desirous of curtailing his business, offers ten or twelve well-disposed Carpenter Negroes for sale, on very moderate terms; payable, the one half in produce, at cash-price, and the other half in approved bills of exchange. He will likewise dispose of his House and Lots No. 272 and 273, in Cumingsburg, very cheap, on the same terms. The house is built of the best materials, and is in perfect repair, with out-buildings, &c. and is very comfortably situated for the accommodation of a private family.
He has also received by the Nereid, Capt. Johnston, window-sashes, 6 feet 2 inches by 3 feet, 5 1/2 feet by 3 feet, 5 feet by 2 feet 10 inches, glazed and painted, with brass covered pullies, weights, screws, &c. complete, and spare panes of glass to answer the different sizes; hand-carts and wheel-barrows, of various descriptions; (to be seen at the Store of Messrs. Simson, Grant, & Co.) which he will dispose of low, for immediate payment.
Cumingsburg, Nov. 19. RODERICK YOUNG.

NOTICE. [heading]
THE Undersigned hereby warns all persons, and the public in general, against purchasing or taking in payment any negro or negroes whatsoever, attached to Plantation Zea Zight [sic], situate on Walkenaam Island, in the river Essequebo, as the present proprietor, has no authority whatever to dispose of any negroes, nor any thing else that may be attached thereto, until fully paid for, according to the tenor of the contract, dated 5th of November 1809.
Kingston, Nov. 19. T. DUNBRACK.

THE Domicilium Citandi et Executandi of the subscriber, is at the House of Heneage Williams, Esq. Bridge-Town.
Nov. 19. GEORGE WALKER.

NOTICE. [heading]
THOSE Persons, who have been disappointed of a copy, in consequence of the rapid sale of "The Account of the Ceremony of laying the first Sill of the Dutch Church," in this Colony, are respectfully informed that a second edition is now in the press, and will be ready for delivery in a few days - Price f 3. Printed in Dutch and English together, and Sold at The Royal Gazette Office, Demerary.

The following is extracted from that part of the Revd. G. Ryk's eloquent Oration, which alluded to the Military part of his audience, for the purpose of giving the reader an idea of the spirit of the whole performance: -
"Wel Edele Manhaste Heeren, Collonel en verdere bevel hebbers der Agtbaare gewapende burgermacht, bl[illegible]m der burgerye dezer Colonie! wy gevoelen de eer, en den luister welke Uwe tegenswoordigheid aan deeze plechtigheid gees., met erkentelyke harten.
"Gyl; zyt de beschermers onzer rust, onzer vyligheid, onzer eigendommen en van ons leven! gy, die wanneer de nood wenkt, uw leven tot een schild voor het onze stelt. Schoon is het denkheeld, zy die met de gedagten van den dood broederlyk vertrouwt behooren te zyn, aanhidden God en vereeren zynen dienst! Waarlyk alleen de Godsdienst leere vormt helden! Die moedig en gelaten in de vervalling hunner plichten staan in het midden van alle gevaren, ook wanneer dood en blixems hun drygen. God geeve dien moed, en die gelatenheid en broofheid in uwe harten, en de dankbaare erkentenis uwer medeburgers, de goed keuring van den schepper de natuur en het manlyk gevoel, den staat tot uut, uwe natuurgenooten tot beveiliging te verstrekken, veredele en beloone uwe harten! - maake uw leven gelukkig en uw einde vreede"

PUBLIC VENDUES [heading]
IN DEMERARY. [heading]

On Tuesday, the 26th of November, will be exposed for sale at the Vendue Office, - Household furniture, consisting of a mahogany table, chairs, sopha, bedstead, silver spoons, forks, soup-ladle, &c. Also an excellent horse and chaise.
Nov. 19. KINGSTON and M'BEAN.

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

Mrs. R. Freeman and her Son, in 14 days or 6 weeks, from Oct. 5.
M. Howard, with one servant, in do. or 6 weeks, 8.
J. Williams, in do. . . . 11.
H. Parson, in do. . . . 12.
C. Taylor, in do. . . . 12.
K. Johnson and Children, with one servant in do. . . . 23.
William Hawkes, with his servant, Louis, in 14 days, or 6 weeks, 26.
J. Reed, do. . . . 28.
Alexander Izat, do. or one month, . . . 29.
Mrs. Atkins & family, in 14 days, from Nov. 2.
J. B. Young, do. . . . 2.
J. Van Ostrum, do. . . . 2.
J. Frankland, and family, with five slaves, (names to be seen at this Office), in 14 days, or 3 weeks from, . . . 8.
W. Campbell, in 14 days, or 3 weeks from . . . 15.
M. Kendrick, in 14 days, from . . . 16.
ROBERT PHIPPS,
Sworn Clerk.

BANNS OF MATRIMONY, [heading]
(For the First Time,) [heading]
BETWEEN Robert Powell Conway, Bachelor, born in Ireland, and Mrs. Susannah Connor, first widow of John Savollani, and last widow of Samuel Connor, born in Barbados.
Any person knowing just cause or impediment why the above Parties should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony must declare the same at the Colonial Secretary's Office. - Demerary, 18th Nov. 1811.
ALEXANDER TINNE,
Senior Clerk.

HEWELYKS PROCLAMATIE, [heading]
(Voor de Eerste Maal,) [heading]
ALZO de Heer Robert Powell Conway, meerderjaarige Jongman, gebooren te Ierland, woonachtig alhier, ter eener, en Mevrouw Susannah Connor, eerste Weduwe van John Savollani, en laatste van Samuel Connor gebooren te Barbados, ter andere zyde.
Van voorneemens zyn met elkander, een Wettig Hewelyk aantegaan, wartoe hy op den 18e deezer maand door Heeren Commissarissen uit den Edele Achtb. Hove van Justitie in Ondertrouw zyn opgenoomen.
Zoo word zulks aan een iegelyk bekend gemaakt in einde die geene welke vermeenen zich tegens het voltrekken van dit Huwelyk te kunnen opponeeren, zulks in tyds zoude kunnen doen daar en zoo 't behoord.
Actum Secretary van Demerary, Nov. 19, 1811.
ALEXANDER TINNE,
Oudste Clercq.

PUBLIC VENDUES [heading]
IN ESSEQUEBO. [heading]

On the 2d of December next, by order of Mr. S. B. Cox, q.q. the estate of H. W. Cox, deceased - Eight slaves, wearing-apparel, &c.
Also by order of Mr. S. B. King, q.q. the estate of John Cave, deceased - A negro, and wearing-apparel.
On the 4th of December, on Plantation Vertrouwen, Leguan Island, by order of Mr. R. Burnthorn, q.q. 25 to 30 head of cattle.
Essequebo, Fort Island, 15th November.
B. HEBBELINCK,
Deputy Vendue-Master.

The Sophia, from Bristol, and the Mercury, from Liverpool, are the only arrivals we have to announce. Except that his Majesty was much the same, they bring no news of importance.

 
CUSTOM-HOUSE, DEMERARY. [heading]

Vessels Entered and Cleared. [heading]

ENTERED. [heading]
Nov. 14. Schr. Good Intent, Strickland, from Barbados.
15. Brig Nautilus, Dennison, Portland.

CLEARED. [heading]
Nov. 14. Schr. Nostra Senora Deias Nieley, F. A. De Casanueba, for Oronoque.
Ship Friendship, Striplin, London.

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