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Prince of Wales Island Gazette
Mar. - Dec. 1806
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Jan. - Dec. 1807 - 1815
Prince of Wales Island Gazette
Mar. - Dec. 1806
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Jan. - Dec. 1807 - 1815
The Gazette was a compilation of Govt. Announcements/Proclamations concerning the
Empire and included extracts from the World’s Press as well as Local News.
Published under the Authority and Patronage of Govt.
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A. B. Bone, Bishop St. for himself and the other proprietor.
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Empire and included extracts from the World’s Press as well as Local News.
Published under the Authority and Patronage of Govt.
Printed and published by
A. B. Bone, Bishop St. for himself and the other proprietor.
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1806
March
March
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A Card
C. Tennant most respectfully informs his friends and the public in general that he intends carrying on the business of a Taylor and assures them that he will give the greatest attention to all orders he may be honoured with at no. 20 Bishop St. ... Advert. H. Rogers, begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he intends having a sale of horses and buggies on the 1st of April next month at his livery stables, Pitt St. Shipping This date, about twelve o’clock will be launched from the Marine Yard of Mr Chiene, a ship of about 300 tons burthen. We are assured that Mr C. will be glad of the company of such ladies and gentlemen as may be pleased to attend the launch, the sail loft being fitted up for their reception. |
Repository for Horses etc.
Henry Rogers, begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general that he intends opening a repository for horses and carriages ... Prince of Wales Island Club The next monthly meeting of the Club will be held on Tuesday next, the 1st April at Mr Porter’s Tavern Dinner on the table at ... ... D. Brown, Acting Secretary Marriages Lately at Malacca, Lt. C.W. Yates of the Madras Establishment to Mrs Shute. Also Lt. Hadwin of the same establishment to Miss Maria Overree, sister to the above lady. Birth On Sunday, the 16th instant, the lady of James Heriot, was safely delivered of a daughter. |
April
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Agency
Johannes Narcis begs leave to inform the public that his friends, Messrs. Isaac Matchas and Sarkies Owen, have proceeded to China on the ship Jessy, with intent to establish a House of Agency there, under the firm of Messrs. Matchas and Owen, who will be happy to execute any orders they maybe favoured with at the same rates of commissioner as other Houses of Agency there. Public Sale ... at the house lately occupied by Lt.-Col. Eales and directly opposite the house of John Dickens, at 10 o’clock ... the property of a gentleman about to quite the settlement ... Public Sale ... by A. Mackerill on the premises ... the effects of the Prince of Wales Tavern ... School Peter James Hart informs the settlement that he has opened a school in Old Goal St. for the purpose of teaching children in reading and writing in the English language and Accounts. ... Shipping On Thursday morning weighed and dropped to the outer harbour H.M. sloop “Albatross,” J.M. Gordon Esq. and sailed in the evening for the Bay, taking under her convoy the “Mangles,” Capt. Reid for Bengal and “Castle for Good Hope,” Capt. Fulton for Rangoon. Just as the paper was going to press the Portuguese ship Princess du Portugal, Capt. Caitano Antonio de Campos, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta whence she sailed the 14th ultimo. By this ship came passengers, Capt. Dawson of the Bengal Establishment, J. Douglas of the house of Douglas & Wilson and – Kelso Esq. Passenger per H.M. Ship Caroline, the Hon’ble Mrs Strange and child. The good ship Phillip Dundas, will sail on ... for particulars apply to Peter Chiene. |
S. Nicholl
Begs to leave to inform his friends and the public that he has received from on board the H.C. ship Cumberland, a small quantity of soy, ketchup and white wine ... Advert. Court and Bone respectfully inform the public that they have taken the house, late Prince of Wales Tavern, for their Commission and Auction business ... Gazette The public are respectfully informed the Printing Office of the Govt. Gazette is removed to no. 233 Beach St. Notice Whereas of late several serious accidents have taken place from the practice of gentlemen’s servants and others, riding horses to the watering place, without saddle or bridle. Notice is hereby given that ... no native will be allowed to ride on a horse without its being properly saddled and bridled on pain of being punished with one dozen stripes with a rattan. ... P. Kellner Police Magistrate, Police Office. John Dixon begs leave to inform the public that he has the following articles for sale at his warehouse ... Malacca We are happy to learn from Malacca that Mr Smith who proceeded hence on the Success for the benefit of his health and Mr R. Berry who had arrived from China, for the same purpose, had both recovered, not only that inestimable blessing, but their wonted spirits. Birth On the 11th current, the lady of James Carnegy, of a daughter. Death Yesterday morning, [25th Apr.] Thomas Layton after a long and severe illness. Birth at Malacca On the 31st ultimo, the lady of J.M.B. Alms, of a son. |
May
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Prince of Wales Island Club
The monthly meeting of the Club will be held ... at Mr Nicoll’s Tavern. David McCullock, President, Thomas McQuoid, Vice-president. Dinner on the table at ... D. Brown, Acting Secy. Shipping ... By the above vessels came passengers:- Lt. Brown, of the Bombay Establishment, Jeremiah McCarthy and Mr Young. The Philip Dundas, Capt. Ambrose, sailed this morning for Calcutta. By her went passengers:- G. Adams and Mr Hawkins. On Mon. the ship Henry Wellesly, Capt. H.A. Reid, arrived from Calcutta whence she sailed the 1st ultimo – passengers:- Mrs Reid and family, Mr McGie, Mr Riddel, Mr Mackay and Lt. Whitesmith. On the 10th instant, arrived the brig Betsy, Capt. Snowball, from Rangoon, left 20th ultimo, cargo – oil, timber and stick lac. Yesterday morning the brig Martha, Capt. H. King, arrived from Madras, whence she sailed the 1st instant. Passenger Mr T. Thomas. The brig Brisk, Capt. Noyal, arrived on Thur. evening from the eastward, she touched Malacca and beings thence passenger Mr Joseph Cooper. The following passengers have arrived on the Northumberland:- Paul Tate, Asst. Engineer for this settlement. G. Wilkinson, J. Tennant, J.G. Napier and T. Brooks. Cadets for Bengal. Miss C.F. Cummings and R. Cummings from Madeira. Mr and Mrs Plusker and John Plusker from Cape of Good Hope. |
Birth - At Malacca on the 23rd ultimo, the lady of Billington Loftie, of a daughter.
Death - At Malacca, on the 3rd instant, the infant daughter of B. Loftie. Mackenzie, deceased Lately to the eastward, on board the Forth, Donald Mackenzie – he had long laboured under a severe illness. Thomas Layton, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of Thomas Layton, deceased, having been granted to Morrison Walker Wallace, Joseph Porter and Mathew Farie, Executors therein names, those indebted to the estate are requested to make payment within six months ... ... To Be Let The house at Mount Patrick belonging to and formerly occupied by C. Smith. ... Apply to Mr McQuoid. Govt. Advert. The period for which the Members of the present Committee of Assessors, were elected ... H.S. Pearson, Secy. to Govt. A Card Messrs. James Scott & Co. having closed the Farm of Tin, Pepper etc. on the 30th ultimo, have much pleasure in returning their thanks to the Merchants of George Town for their uniform adherence to the pledge of honour given ... |
June
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Shipping
The Portuguese ship Bon Amigos, Capt. Carvalho, sailed from Calcutta on the 13th May and arrived at this port on Wed. last. Passenger Mr Rodyk. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the hurry of our publishing on Sunday last we omitted to mention the passengers per H.M. ship Caroline: Lieuts. Pigot, Sutherland, Hon’bel – Maitland and Graham for H.M. Ship Blenhein and Patrick Carnegy to join the House and Firm of Messrs. Carnegy, CLark & Co. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Local News A few evenings ago as Lt. Moser and Lt. Herbert were riding on horseback on the road near Ayer Etam, the former was thrown from his horse and much bruised. This accident was occasioned by some person on horseback who passed at full gallop by the buggy of Mr Vandockum, whose horse took fright and went off at full speed. Mr V. was thrown out and the wheel of the carriage struck Mr Moser so violently as to occasion his fall. We are happy to mention, however, that he is in a fair way of recover. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are concerned to learn that Mr Shank had been very unwell since his return to Malacca with violent periodical headaches and a general debility of system. Lt. Hadwin and Lt. Steiner were also ill but recovering. Prince of Wales Island Club The monthly meeting of the Club will be held ... at Mr Nicholl’s Hotel in Bishop Street. Mr Thomas McGee, President, David Brown, Vice-president. ... Thomas McGee, Secretary. To Be Disposed Of - By way of lottery. A piece or parcel of ground with an upper-roomed brick dwelling ... lately occupied by Mr Johannes Sarkis. ... |
Birth
On the 21st Apr. on board the Northampton, at sea, the lady of Capt. James Brooke, of the Bengal Artillery of a son. Deaths On Wed. morning, Walter Batwell, formerly Lieut. in the Hon. Company’s service on the Madras Establishment, leaving three young children totally unprovided for. Yesterday morning, Philip Manington, late Paymaster and 2nd Asst. to the Lieut. Governor of this Island and son of the former Superintendent. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Donald Mackenzie, deceased. Probate of the Will and Testament of the late Mr Donald Mackenzie of George Town, deceased, having been granted by the Ordinary of this Island to Messrs. Thomas Haly-Burton and Thomas Hutton of George Town, Merchants, Executors therein named – all persons having claims on the estate of the said deceased are requested to make same known to the said Executors and those indebted thereto to pay the amount of their respective debts to them without delay. Philip Manington, deceased Probate of the last Will and Codicil of the late Philip Manington Esq., of George Town, deceased, having been granted by the Ordinary of this Island, to Mr Nathaniel Bacon, of George Town, Merchant, one of the Executors there-in names, all persons having claims on the Estate of the said deceased are requested to make the same known to the said Executor and those indebted thereto, to pay the amount of their respective debts to him without delay. |
July
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Shipping
Yesterday evening sailed hence for Calcutta the H.C. ships Albion, Capt. Benjamin Richardson passengers Capt. Dawson, Lieutenants Hutchwaite and Herbert and a part of the 20th Regt. the William Pitt, Capt. W. Edmeads, passengers Capt. Lambert, Lt. Wilson and Mr Trotter, the Streaham, Capt. Dale, and Europe, Capt. Gelston, passenger Miss White. On Mon. last, the brig Eagle, Webster, from Calcutta, whence she sailed the 3rd ultimo, anchored in the harbour. Passengers:- Messrs. Clarke, Butler and Robertson. On Tue. morning last. H.M. ship Phaeton, J. Wood, quitted the harbour for China giving convoy to the Bombay Fleet. Passengers on the fleet, Lt. S.R. Brown, for Malacca and C.C. Macintyre for China. Passengers Elphinstone – Mr and Mrs Briscoe, Lt. and Mrs Carter, Messrs. Ironside and Stephenson, Writers, and Mr Canning, Cadet. Whichelsea – James Molony, returning to China, Mrs Warkins and child, Capt, Charles John Bond and child, Lt. John Pruen and Mrs Pruen (Bombay Marine) Capt. James Jeakes, (Bombay Marine) Mr James Henry Crawford, Writer, Edward Bond, Cadet, Madras Establishment, Capt. Williams, H.M. 78th Regt. Ensigns Maclaurin and Munro 78th Regt. Ceres – Ensigns Alex. Cameron and Alex. Morrison of H.M. 78th Regt., John Kay and Thomas Henry Sheridan, Writers, Messrs. Wm. Godby, John Thomas Ellis, Wm. Black and William Inglis, Cadets. Walmer Castle – Ensigns J. McIver, James McKenzie, Alex. Campbell of the 78th Regt. Messrs. R.V. Kennet and A. J. Trash, Cadets. Watch and Clock Business - Executed in all its branches, by E. Cabau, no. 236 Beach St., 2nd floor. ... Auction The Effects of the late Phillip Manington Plate, glass ware, household furniture, china ware, wearing apparel, liquors of different sorts, cooking utensils, bottle racks, coconut oil. At the same time will be sold a small 4 oar’d boat with all complete. |
Auction
John Fitzgerald, deceased The effects of Mr John Fitzgerald, deceased, consisting of six whole and six half pipes of Madeira wince, some wearing apparel, plate, glassware, Chinaware, cooking utensil, couches, chairs, trunks, a few kegs of tongues, briskets and pork, pickles, wax candles, a singe barrel gun. Probate John Fitzgerald, deceased Probate of the Will and Testament of the late Mr John Fitzgerald of George Town, deceased, having been granted by the Ordinary of this Island to James Carnegy Esq. and Mr Anthony Mackintyre of George Town, Merchants, Executors therein named – all persons having claims on the estate of the said deceased are requested to make same known to the said Executors and those indebted thereto to pay the amount of their respective debts to them without delay. Auctions By Court & Bone The House and Ground, the property of Donald Mackenzie. At their rooms, on Mon. next, the 11th instant, at 12 o’clock precisely the following House and Ground the property of Donald Mackenzie, deceased. A piece or parcel of ground with a well raised pucka house thereon, godowns underneath measuring - bounded to the eastward by the Hon. Company’s Square 105 ft. – westward by Mr Caunter’s ground, 98 ft. – northward by the aforementioned Square and Mr Caunter’s ground, 140 ft – southward by Mr Lindsay’s ground 121 ft. estimated to contain 84½ square jumbas, subject to a quit rent of one Spanish dollar per annum. The property of Donald Mackenzie. Twenty three chairs, two table, four water stones, four bed posts, one chest, five tea pots, one liquor cafe, one co with bed and curtains, two bamboo wash-hand stands, one camp table, two sugar urns with stands, one almira, one bureau, one shade, two hanging lamps, two couches with pillows and covers, one bathing tub, one pair boot hooks, one goblet sand, three liquor hoxxx, five dish covers, one almira for a godown and one cook from table. |
August
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Advert.
Messrs. Edward Capes and Daniel Carroll, beg leave to inform their friends and the public that they have this day entered into Co-partnership under the firm of Capes & Carroll and they intend commending business as General Agents and Auctioneers on the 15th instant at the Rooms now fitting up on the premises of Messrs. James Scott & Co. ... Advert. Thomas Perkins respectfully informs the public that he intends to practice the business of Auctioneer at his large godown in Beach St. and assures those who may be pleased to honour him with their commands, that every exertion on his part shall be used to give satisfaction. Murder On or about the 4th ultimo, sailed hence for Malacca, a prow under the command of Mahomet Cundoo, inhabitant of that place, having on board as passengers Mr Lodowyk Detz and attendants. In 2 days they reached Parcelar, where they were obliged to anchor from contrary winds. Early on the morning of the 12th or 13th two of the crew, Inchee Arras and Inchee Baha, set upon and murdered Mahomet Cundoo and Mr Detz and hove them overboard, they then intimidated the crew so much as to make them proceed with the vessel to Perach, where the murderers went on shore, taking with them two young lads, Adam and Duol, natives of Malacca and plundering the prow of 1000 dollars value, abandoned her – the remainder of the people, ten men and a woman, immediately after made sail for this Island and arrived here on Thursday last. Shipping ... The Hon. Com. Cruiser Fly, Capt. John Scott, for Rangoon. passenger, Mr Foote. The ship Varuna, Capt. E.C. Dennison, anchored in the harbour on Tue. last from the Cape, last from Malacca, whence she sailed the 6th instant. By her came passengers Mrs Dennison and Miss Fell from Europe and Lt. C.W. Yates from Malacca. Malacca - Ship Scotland, J. Bean, arrived 10th Aug. sailed 11th to China, Mr J. Scott passenger. Advert. Henry Rogers, respectfully informs the public that he intends commencing business as Undertaker, on Monday next, 1st Sept. at the house no. 24 Pitt St. Where every exertion on his part will be used to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their commands, and trust that by his attention and diligence he will merit their patronage. A Card It is requested that those members of the Subscription Assembly, who can make it convenient, will meet at Mr Nicholl’s Tavern, on Mon. next, the 1st Sept. at ten o’clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of electing a Committee. Prince of Wales Island Club Tuesday last being the anniversary of the birth of H.R. Highness the Prince of Wales and of the establishment of this settlement, the Prince of Wales Island Club held an extraordinary meeting at Mr Nicoll’s Hotel, for the purpose of commemorating the day. An elegant entertainment was served up by Mr Nicholl ... |
Auction
... Positively without reserve on account of the Estate of the late Mr Philip Mannington, three leaguers of Gin, containing about 125 gallons each. The above will be sold by the gallon in lots of five gallons and to be taken away immediately after the sale. Conditions, ready money. Estate of Thomas Layton All persons having clams on the estate of the late Mr Thomas Layton, are requested to send them in to the Executors on or before the 20th instant for payment and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to render payment within the same period after that date no claims will be attended to. Births Yesterday morning [8th Aug.] Mrs Capes, of a daughter. On Sun. last [10th Aug.] the lady of the Hon. Phillip Dundas, of a son. Death On the 4th instant, Lt. Berrington of the Madras Establishment, aged 19 years. William Robertson, deceased Public Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made to the Ordinary of Prince of Wales Island, by Andrew McIntosh for Administration to be granted to him in the goods of William Robertson, late Master and Commander of the cutter “Charlotte” deceased; and that Administration in the said goods will by the said Ordinary be granted to the said Andrew McIntosh, unless good cause be shown to the contrary within fourteen days from this day. Dated 16th Aug. 1806. John Brown, Registrar. Tavern Ebenezer White and Thomas Packer most respectfully inform their friends and the public that they have entered into co-partnership and taken that commodiously situated house no. 238 Beach St. and intend opening it as a Tavern to commence on Monday next, the 18th instant, where by their assiduity and attention they will endeavour to merit support. Ebenezer White avails himself of this opportunity to return his grateful thanks for the liberal encouragement he has hitherto received from the gentlemen of the settlement and informs them that he still carries on the Coach Making business and solicits the continuance of their orders assuring them that no exertion shall be wanting in forwarding their commands with punctuality and despatch. Proclamation Whereas the Hon’ble the Governor and Council of Prince of Wales Island have been requested by the Hon’ble the Governor General in Council at Fort William in Bengal, to cause the depositions of the principal persons who were on board the ships Santa Cruz and Anna Maria, (heretofore brought into this port and now detained as prizes, by order of Lt.-Col. Eales, late Commandant at Balambangan) and who are now resident on the Island, to be taken on the general Standing Interrogatories, to which persons on board ships brought in as prizes are usually examined ... H.S. Pearson, Secy. to Govt. |
September
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Shipping
... Passengers T. Parr, Resident at Bencoolen, Mrs Parr and family, Charles Day of the Bencoolen Establishment, Dr. Campbell and Capt. Forest late master of the Sidney, that was wrecked on a reef on the north side of New Guinea. Private Sale The Danish Brig Eliza, Capt. Schneider, burthen about 130 tons. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Hutton & Forbes. Govt. Adverts. Whereas a piece of ground situated on the Point known by the name of Mount Airy and described in grant no. 27 ... and now nearly in the centre of the European habitations in George Town has since it was granted on the 16th July 1794 by Francis Light to its present proprietor Francis Simson, remained in the same state it then was and has now become a noisome and pestilential swamp, the exhalations from which are highly prejudicial to the health of the inhabitants and disgraceful to the police and Municipal Regulations of the Island being immediately contiguous to the principal entrance to the Town from the Country. Public Notice is therefore hereby given that if the Attorneys or the representatives of the said Francis Simson do not appear with six weeks from the date hereof and give security that the said ground shall be filled up or drained within a reasonable time, so as to remove the nuisance complained of to the satisfaction of a Committee appointed by Government, the said ground will then be advertised for sale by Authority of Government and sold to the best bidder ... T. Raffles, Acting Secy. to Govt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Committee of Assessors having represented to the Hon’ble the Governor and Council that Tomby Sahib, a Native Member of the said Committee, had, in the opinion of the Majority of the Committee of Assessors connived at the nefarious transactions of the late Police Magistrate, as appeared on his examination when called before the Committee of which Judge and Magistrate was present and that the said Tonby Sahib had thereby become an unworthy Member of the Committee of Assessors. The European and Native Land holders of George Town, are desired to meet at the Customs House on Sat. next, the 17th instant, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of expelling the said Tomby Sahib from his seat as a Member of the Committee of Assessors and for the purpose of electing another representative in his room. ... T. Raffles, Acting Secy. to Govt. General Order by Govt. Dr. William Dick, Chief Surgeon, having obtained the permission of the Governor to proceed to sea for the benefit of his health, James Heriot, first Asst. Surgeon, is directed to take charge of the General Hospital during Dr. Dick’s absence. James Anderson, Asst. Surgeon on the Bengal establishment, to do duty at the General Hospital until the return of the Chief Surgeon or doing the pleasure of the Governor. Signed: T. Raffles, Acting Secy. to Govt. |
Marriage
At Negapatam, by J. Wallace Esq., Magistrate, Mr Robert Williams, of this place, to Miss Eliza Mary Brouncker. Births On the 19th instant, the lady of John Dickens, Judge and Magistrate, of a son. On the 20th instant, the lady of Capt. Wm. Hodges, of the ship Thomas Hinchman, of a daughter. A Card Mr Nicoll begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has for sale:- Claret, from Maxwell and Key, at 23 dollars per dozen. Shipping Arrivals Althea, Richardson, China 30th June, passenger Mr Lawrence. Departures H.M. ship Wilhelmina, Capt. Foote, giving convoy to the Shaw, Byramgore and Mangles, passenger Mrs Dundas. Perseverance, Capt. Chauvet, passengers Mr Parr, Resident of Bencoolen, Mrs Parr and family, Charles Day of the Bencoolen Establishment. Notice The Subscription Assembly is postponed until the 8th Oct. and in future will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. Managers:- Leo. Whitesmith, Thos. Travers, John Sippings. Advert. - Notice is hereby given that the cutter Charlotte with all her stores etc., belonging to the estate of Wm. Robertson, deceased, will be put up to public sale... Private Sale An elegant Budgerow, coppered bottom, with her stores, new masts, yards and rigging. Apply to Messrs. Douglas and Wilson. Auction By Capes & Carroll, at their rooms, this day, Sat. 27th inst. All that piece of parcel of ground situated between the premises of Capt. John Fryar and Capt. Farquharson, the property of Capt. James Scott, junior, estimated to contain twelve square jumbas. The Title Deeds to be seen at the Auction Room. To Be Let Those commodious godowns in Bishop St. under the dwelling house of Mr James Douglas, with an excellent office attached, to be let from the 1st of Oct. The particulars will be known on application to Messrs. Douglas and Wilson, at their office in Beach St. Civil Appointment - William Robinson, Asst. to the Treasurer. |
October
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Govt. Advert.
The Hon. the Governor and council are pleased to publish the following extracts from the proceedings of a meeting of Land Holders of George Town held at the Custom House on the 27th instant. “The meeting having perused and considered the papers laid before them, was unanimously of opinion that Tomby Sahib had aided and assisted Paul Kellner, the late Police Magistrate, in the nefarious acts committed by him under colour of his office, and that the said Tomby Sahib had thereby acted not only unworthy and unbecoming a Member of the Committee of Assessors but had also degraded and disgraced himself in the opinion of the native land holders of George Town. ... That the said Tomby Sahib be expelled from his seat as a Member of the Committee of Assessors accordingly.” Notice The Public are hereby informed that Mr Willson having withdrawn his interests in the House of Douglas and Willson, the business will from the present date be carried on by Mr James Douglas. Notice Henry Rogers, begs leave to inform the public that he lately purchased the concern of the Coach Making business from E. White and intends carrying it on at his house, formerly the Livery Stables, where by his assiduity and attention he will endeavour to merit support. Shipping ... The following passengers have arrived by the above ships:- Marchioness of Exeter:- Mrs Adamson, Mrs Lawtie and Mrs Johnson, Miss S. and Miss E. Lawtie, Miss H. and Miss A. Johnson, Miss H. Hanmer and Miss E. Laming. R. Barlow Esq., writer, Messrs. R. Yeoman and W. Adamson, Asst. Surgeons. Messrs. Crook, Hardwick, Craigie, Elliston, Wilson, Campbell, Polhill, Carleton, C.W. Carleton, Donaldson, Holland, Cheap, Tudor, Ogilvie, Parsons, Nobel, Crockatt, Barwell, Monteath, Babington, Condell, Sutherland, Lester, Baker, Roberdeaux, Rowley and Carr, Cadets. Neptune:- Mrs Fleming. John Elphinstone and W. Plowden, Supercargo’s for China. Mr Fraser for Bengal, Major Fleming and Lt. Champion, H.M. 30th Regt. |
To Be Let
Those commodious godowns in Bishop St. under the dwelling houses of Mr James Douglas, with an excellent office attached to be let from 1st of Oct. The particulars will be known on application to Mr James Douglas at his office in Beach St. Civil Appointments J.T.L.M. Sherwood, 1st Asst. in the Accountant’s Office. James Cousins, 1st Asst. in the Marine Office John Macalister, 1st Asst. in the Warehouse Keeper’s Office. Police Advert. Whereas the number of pariah dogs in this settlement having increased so much as to become a public nuisance, notice is hereby given that after the 16th instant all dogs found running loose about the streets or public roads will be killed. ... Thomas McQuoid, Police Magistrate. For Freight To any port or place within the Hon. Company’s limits. The brig Malcolm ... For particulars apply to Mr C. Fenwick. Subscriptions Assembly The next Assembly will be held ... Managers:- W.E. Phillips, Lt. Whitesmith Lt. Travers, Thomas McGee. Marriage Thursday evening last [ 23rd Oct.] Capt. Alexander Nash of H.C. ship Marchioness of Exeter led the accomplished and beautiful Miss Johnson to the hymeneal alter. Birth On Wed. last [ 22nd Oct.] the lady of Q.D. Thompson, of the Hon. Company’s Civil Service, of a son. |
November
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Auction
.. at Messrs. McCulloch & Co’s godowns a quantity of excellent old Bengal Rum ... Auction By Capes & Carroll at the house of Alexander Gray Esq., on Wed. next the 5th inst. at 10 o’clock precisely. Various articles of household property wines etc. Advert. Mr David McCulloch, the Agent at this place for the Ganges Insurance Office, Calcutta, has been authorised to insure on account of that Office on the Hon. Company’s ships from hence to China against all risks ... For Sale At Messrs. D. McCulloch & Co.’s godowns ... Shipping The prize ship Batavier, was sold at auction on the 20th ult. for the sum of Spanish Dollars 10,500 – we believe Capt. Macarthy is the purchaser. We understand that the Dutch prize ship Victoria, late Lucy Maria, has been purchased from the captors by Messrs. Carnegy, Clark & Co for the sum of Spanish Dollars 48,000 and in Honour of H.E. the Commander-in-Chief, under whose auspices she was captured for the enemy, is named the Troubridge. Civil Appointment John Macalister, to be Acting Commissary of Supplies during the temporary absence of Mr Oliphant from the Presidency. Birth On --- last, [no date is given] the lady of John Hope Oliphant, Senior Member of Council, of a daughter. Deaths On Friday evening last, [7th Nov.] Mr Asst. Surgeon Rumsey, most deservedly regretted by all his friends and acquaintance. On Tuesday, [4th Nov.] Sergt. Major Lidiard. On the 12th instant, at the house of Thomas Raffles, in the prime of life, after a long and painful illness, Mr Thomas Quin, late Surgeon of H.M.’s ship Blenheim. With the most polished manners and a highly cultivated mind, he possessed in a superior degree, every virtue which could adorn human nature, long, very long, will his memory be cherished by those who knew his worth and valued his friendship. On Wed. last Mr John Dunlop, Chief Officer of the ship Tartar. At Col. Macalister’s on Thursday evening last, [27th Nov,] James Macdonald, of the Madras Medical Establishment, aged 21 years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Advert. William Seton, Barber and Hair Dresser, Old Sepoy Lines. All orders will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. Auction ... A piece of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Aier Raja, bounded to the eastward by Mr Lewis’s ground and measuring ... To Be Let For a term of one, two or three years. That spacious house and ground, late the Commercial Hotel. For particulars apply to Mr Nicol, on the premises. Mallaca Extracts from a Letter from Malacca “ ... Last night, during a heavy Sumatra, the house of Mr Askin was broken into and a chest of opium stolen – the thieves had made a hole in a brick wall, of excellent workmanship, nearly two feet thick, ... no discovery has been or is likely to be made.” |
To Be Let
That house near the China Church, the property of the late Mr D. Mackenzie. For particulars apply to Mr Halyburton. A Card The object of the following letter having received the entire approbation of the Hon’ble the Governor, and his sanction having been obtained for calling a General Meeting of the European inhabitants of this Presidency, they are hereby requested to meet at the Custom House on Monday next at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. Signed W.E. Phillips, James Scott. “To William Edward Phillips and James Scott Gentlemen, understanding it to be the wish of the community that some public testimony should be given expressive of the sense entertained by it, of the active exertions and unremitted attentions of His Excellency Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Troubridge, Bart. for the welfare and prosperity of the commerce of this settlement. ... public meeting of the inhabitants of the Island being held for the purpose of considering of the most proper mode of carrying their wishes into effect. We are, gentlemen, your very obedient humble servants," Sighed:- Thomas Halyburton, D. Brown, James Carnegy, Pat. Clark, P. Carnegy, D. McCulloch, Thos. Hutton, Thos. McGee, John Dunbar. George Town Nov. 6th. Auction H.R. Rumsey, deceased By Court & Bone. This Sat. the 15th Nov. at 10 o’clock. The remainder of the effects of H.R. Rumsey Esq., deceased. A Bureau, Set of Tables, Writing Table with drawers, Wash-hand stand, Two Table Shades, Two Hats, Two pairs of shoes, large Sea Chest, A Portmanteau. Local News His Excellency Sir Thomas Troubridge dines with the gentlemen of the Civil Service of this Presidency on Tuesday next at the Custom House ... Managers:- W. E. Phillips, J.P. Hobson, J.J. Erskine, Thos. Raffles, W. Robinson, Rev’d. A. Lake. The Merchants of George Town, having expressed a wish to entertain His Excellency, when most convenient, ... Wednesday next ... at the house of Mr McCulloch, Farquhar St. The Stewards for managing the entertainment are:- James Carnegy, David Brown, T. Halyburton, D. McCulloch, Thomas McGee and George Seton. Tigers On Sunday last, the tigers (about whom a short time since so many conjectures were formed as to the reality of any such animal being on the Island) again made their appearance in Mr Bacon’s ground at Ayer Etam and killed one of his buffaloes. Mr Bacon accompanied by Mr Barrett went in search of the animals (as the prints of the feet of two were distinctly seen) on Monday but without effect, although they continued on the ground the whole day. They perceived, however that the buffaloe had been dragged nearly ten yards from the place in which he was killed and that the greater part of one quarter was torn away. We understand that a second party had endeavoured to trace the steps of these destructive beasts for the purpose of destroying them but unhappily with little success. Shipping The vessel seen from the hill to the westward on Friday last proved to be the H.C. ship Albion, Capt. Richardson from Calcutta, whence she sailed the 18th ultimo. Passengers:- Lt. Baurow, Native Cavalry, Bengal Establishment, I.M. Wilson, Asst. Surgeon, Native Cavalry, Bengal Establishment, Thos. Brown of the House of Fairlie, Gilmore & Co., Calcutta. On Wednesday last a vessel built under the inspection of Mr Seaton, the Company’s Master Builder, for the purpose of transporting timber, was launched from the Marine Yard, she is called the Margaret. Public Auction By Order of Andrew McIntosh, Administrator. To be sold by Public Auction by A. MacIntyre at his rooms, on Tue. 25th instant, at 10 o’clock. Sixty two boxes of Benjamin, the property of the late Capt. Wm. Robertson. |
Address to Sir Thomas Troubridge
At a ... General Meeting of the European inhabitants of this presidency, ... Mr Dickens was requested the take the chair ... The Chairman then laid before the meeting a letter addressed to William Edward Phillips and James Scott, ... Signed by:-
At a ... General Meeting of the European inhabitants of this presidency, ... Mr Dickens was requested the take the chair ... The Chairman then laid before the meeting a letter addressed to William Edward Phillips and James Scott, ... Signed by:-
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James Anderson
N. Bacon J. Baird W. Bennett A.B. Bone C. Brandt W.D. Brodie D. Brown J. Brown W. Bull Edward Capes James Carnegy P. Carnegy D. Carroll P. Clark |
W.A. Clubley
T.W. Court J. Cousins T. Cullum John Dickens James Douglas A. Dragon John Drummond John Dunbar John Elliot J.J. Erskine M. Fairie F. Ferraō J. Finlay J. Friar |
A. Graham
Allan Graham A. Gray J. Hall T. Halyburton J. Heriot J.P. Hobson T. Hutton R. Ibbetson T. Jones A. Lake T. Lambert J.C. Lawrence Norman Macalister John Macalister |
J. McCarthy
D. McCulloch T. McGee J. McInnes A. McIntosh A. McIntyre T. McQuoid W. Manley D. Matthews S. Nicoll T. Perkins W.E. Phillips R. Phillips J.L. Phipps T. Raffles |
A. Ramage
J. Richardson T. Robertson W. Robinson J. Scott R. Scott W. Scott G. Seton W. Shaw J.T.L.H. Sherwood A. Sutherland Paul Tate Q.D. Thompson T.O. Travers M.W. Wallace |
L. Whitesmith
J.G. Wilson C.W. Wright |
... To John Dickens, Chairman, and the committee appointed at a General Meeting ... Gentlemen, I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your address ... The very flattering testimony which you have delivered to me ... Your most obedient and obliged servant, T. Troubridge
December
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C. Smith, deceased
Probate of the last Will of the late C. Smith Esq., having been granted by the Ordinary of this Island to Messrs. W. E. Phillips, J. Heriot and T. McQuoid, three of the Executors thereby appointed – all persons on this Island having claims on the Estate of the said deceased are requested to make the same known ... Shipping ... On the above ships, we believe Colonel and Mrs Nicholson, Lt. and Mrs Hadwin, Mrs Groube and child and Messrs. Tulloh, Noble and Babington, proceed as passengers. On Mon. evening the ship Helen anchored in the harbour from Rangoon whence she sailed the 13th instant. Passengers: Mr Turner and Mr Gleader. By this vessel we are informed that the H.C. brig Fly left Rangoon for this Presidency on the 3rd Oct. last, as no accounts have been received of her we apprehend she must either have been captured by the enemy or cut off by her own crew, the greater part of which, we understand, were Javanese. We are sorry to state that Mr and Mrs Williams were passengers on the Fly. The American ship, which we stated some time since to have been cut off by the Malays near Lingin, has been purchased and brought to Malacca by Mr Koek and lately sold by him to the Portuguese. H.M. ship Java, Capt. Pigot, will sail for Madras either tomorrow or Monday, also the Caroline, Capt, Groube. Passengers per Java -Col. and Mrs Nicholson. Passengers pre Caroline -Lt. and Mrs Hadwin, Mrs Groube, Messrs. Tulloh, Noble, Babington and Barwell, of the Hon. Company’s service. |
To Be Let
... Those spacious and commodious premises lately occupied by J.J. Erskine, Penang Street. For particular apply to Mr Bacon. Deaths On Tuesday evening, [9th Dec.] the infant son of Wm. Scott. Lately at Malacca, Capt. D. Oliver, Commander of the ship Resource. Auction By order of the Executors to the Estate of the late C. Smith, deceased. ... also a very handsome boat called an Orang Buoy, built of the best materials, coppered and almost new ... To Be Let That commodious house called Mount Patrick, formerly occupied by the late C. Smith Esq. Also a small neat house in the district of Batoo Lanchang, usually called Ireland House. For particulars ... Govt. Advert. Yesterday, William Edward Phillips was sworn in and took his seat in Council as a Provincial Member of the Board, in the absence of Alexander Gray. Local News We have to congratulate the community at large on the prospect of speedily being supplied with potatoes, the growth of the Island, as upwards of five pounds were dug up on Christmas Day, from the garden of Mr John Brown, not differing in the least either in taste or flavour with the potatoes of Bengal when newly in season. |
1807
January
January
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Shipping
Yesterday evening, the Jehangeer, Capt. Howell, anchored in the harbour from China, whence she sailed the 14th Dec. Passengers: Duncan Forbes, of the House of Hutton and Forbes and Capt. Henderson. ... The following ladies and gentlemen are passengers on the above ships:- James Drummond, Chief Supercargo for all the Hon .Company’s affairs in China, J.B. Urmston, Supercargo etc., Major West, lady and family, Major Fenwick H.M. 34th Regt., Major Harris and Lt. Gray 73rd, Captains C.C. Mackintosh, A. Gibson and Couzens, late of the ship Tellicherry. Lieutenants Woodcock 2nd Batt. Bombay Establishment, Bean and Guy of the Bombay Marine and Short 10th Regt. M.E., Mr and Mrs Wybrow, Mr and Mrs Mackerill and Mrs Morrison. Messrs. Thompson, Campbell, Barretto and Hogan. We are much concerned to state that the Eliza Ann, Capt. Dare, was wrecked on the N.E. point of Hainan on the 29th Oct. in a gale of wind. Capt. Dare and Mr Koek, son of Mr Koek of Malacca, are unfortunately among those who perished, the remainder of the officers and a part of the crew are saved, who after travelling overland had arrived at Canton. Rangoon Auguza Jacob, the owner of the Shah Pariah, having presented the King of Ava with a curious shell, was allowed to cut two hundred of the largest Mast pieces in Pegue and is now in possession of the finest cargo of timber, waiting her arrival, ever produced at that port. Auction - By order of Mr Bacon, Executor to the Estate of the late P. Manington ... The ground and house at Puloo Teecoose, estimated to contain about 72 Orlongs ... Auction - By order of Mr Bacon, Executor to the Estate of the late P. Manington ... The house and premises in George Town, the property of the late P. Manington, situated on the Penang Road, now occupied by Thomas Raffles ... Auction - The property of Philip Manington By order of Mr Bacon, Executor to the Estate of the late P. Manington ... All that valuable Estate situated in the district of Ayer Etam, called Mount Felix, on the left side of the road, leading to the Flagstaff Hill about four and a half miles from town. The property of Philip Manington, deceased, ... Lot 1. The Pepper Plantation ... Lot 4. ... Any person wishing to become a purchaser will be shown the ground on application to Mr Bacon, at his house at Ayes Etam. |
To Be Let - All those extensive premises situated in Bishop St. consisting of two very roomy and commodious dwelling houses ... For particulars apply to Mr James Douglas who now occupies the premises.
Shipping On Thur. sailed hence for Calcutta the H.C. cruiser Teignmouth, Capt. Watkins, giving convoy to the Fame, Capt. Thompson, Passengers – Thomas Hutton, Capt. W. Roberts and J.M. Wilson. S. Nicoll Begs leave to offer his thanks to the gentlemen of the settlement for their liberal support and encouragement during his management of the Commercial Hotel and is sorry that indisposition alone prevented his continuing longer under their patronage. Auction By order of S. Nicoll ... to be sold ...The house and ground in Bishop Street called the Commercial Hotel. ... For Sale That piece and parcel of ground situated in Leith St., ... together with that neat built bungalow ... at present occupied by Mr Bone. ... Civil Appointment Mr Thomas Raffles, to be acting Malay Translator to Government during the absence of Mr Hutton. Marriage On Sunday last [18th Jan.] Mr Jeremiah Woolsey to Miss Charlotte Potter. Death Letters received from St. Helena, dated 11th March state, we are concerned to say, the death of Capt. John Hull, formerly of this Island. Samuel Whiterowe Gold-smith and Jeweller. Fancy pearl and hair worker from Bengal, no. 9 Love Lane, will receive all orders in the above branches and execute them with neatness and despatch. Advert. Mr Nicoll having appointed Mr Wallace and Mr Porter his Attorneys, all persons having demands against him are desired to send them in by the 20th Feb. next for payment and those who are indebted to him are requested to send in the amount without delay. |
Shipping
In addition to the passengers on the Indiamen mentioned in our last, proceeding to Europe, we have to notice Lt. Campbell of the Bombay Establishment, Capt. Burn, late in Command of the Scotland, his lady and family, Miss Isabella and Master J.F. Carnegy, Master and Miss Hobson.
Letters received from St. Helena, dated 11th March, state, we are concerned to say, the death of Capt. John Hull, formerly of this island.
In addition to the passengers on the Indiamen mentioned in our last, proceeding to Europe, we have to notice Lt. Campbell of the Bombay Establishment, Capt. Burn, late in Command of the Scotland, his lady and family, Miss Isabella and Master J.F. Carnegy, Master and Miss Hobson.
Letters received from St. Helena, dated 11th March, state, we are concerned to say, the death of Capt. John Hull, formerly of this island.
February
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Deaths of James Andrew, Alexander Ogilvy, John King and George Ireland
Respecting the loss of the Brisk, Capt. Andrew, of this port, the few following particulars have come to our knowledge and being the most correct of any statement heretofore received we give it place, thankful to the source which enables is to do so. “Emanuel Pereira, a European Portuguese seacunnie, employed on board the Brisk when that vessel was cut off by her crew, states as far as he recollects, that it occurred on the 9th Nov. about half past 11 o’clock at night, three days after the vessel left Lingen; that he was below and awake and hearing an unusual noise mixed with forearms of people on deck, attempted to get up the hatchway but was prevented by two Javanese stationed as he conceives for that purpose; that the gunner who was also below, on endeavouring to get upon deck, was knocked down senseless with a hand pike; immediately on this the hatches were laid over and he remained below, without communication with any persons for several hours; that about six o’clock on the morning of the 10th, the hatches were taken off and three Javanese came down, two armed with creeses and one with a parang and killed the gunner, who at that time was recovering from the blow he had received; that he went upon deck when the Serang came up to him with a creese to stab him but throwing himself at the serang’s feet and begging his life was desired to go below, when the hatches were again laid over; that about noon, Hadjee, one of the crew, brought him some victuals and told him that the Captain and Supercargo had shut themselves up in the cabin; that he knew nothing of what was going on, from this time until six o’clock in the evening except that he heard the report of several muskets; that about six o’clock the after part of the vessel blew up, occasioned as he afterwards was informed, by the Serang firing through the scuttle at a barrel of gun powder in the cabin that the Supercargo and a part of the crew who were aft were killed by the explosion, Capt. Andrew had shortly before got out of the cabin window into the sea; that after the blowing up of the vessel he was put into the long boat where the rest of the crew had by this time collected; he saw the Captain in the water, begging his life, but a Javanese called Sejee and two or three others got into the small boat ad went towards the Captain when Sejee killed him with a pike with which he was armed; that the long boat with 12 Javanese, 2 Portuguese and 1 Malay then made for the shore and after a passage of 3 days, the greater part of which they proceeded up river, arrived at a place called Cattaman, the Rajah of which, gave them a house to live in; that he took the earliest possible opportunity to inform the Rajah of what had occurred; that in about two months after, orders were received from the King of Rhio, to send the whole of them up to him but eight of the Javanese among whom was the serang, had found means to escape so that only four, besides himself and Hadjee, were sent to Rhio, the other Portuguese being kept by the Rajah of Cattaman as a slave; that on their arrival at Rhio the Rajah gave the four Javanese in charge to Capt. Ley of the Tartar and himself with Hadjee were sent round as passengers; he further states that near the straits of Callong, Sejee, the man who killed the Captain, one of the four given in charge to Capt. Ley, jumped overboard and must have drowned as the vessel was 3 or 4 leagues from land; that the 3 remaining Javanese he conceives were concerned in the horrid business, as they were armed with creeses or parangs; but he does not think that Hadjee had anything to do in it, as the others frequently were going to kill him.” The Javanese on being questioned contradicted themselves in so many instances and indeed in almost every point so as to leave scarce a doubt of their being concerned in the horrid massacre we have recited. Other accounts state, but also upon supposition, that the crew broke down the bulkhead of the cabin and fired upon the Captain with muskets, who now perceiving every effort of his unavailing, set fire to a train previously constructed and jumped out of the cabin window. However, it occurred, we have to lament the unfortunate and untimely fate of Mr James Andrew, Commander, who has sailed out of this port nearly 5 years and who was perfectly master of the Malay language. Mr Alexander Ogilvy, Chief Mate, Mr John King, Second Mate and Mr George Ireland, Supercargo, all very promising young men. If the intent of the murderers was to plunder the vessel of her valuable cargo it was completely frustrated by her destruction. The Javanese proceed to Bengal on the Tartar, Capt. Ley, to take their trial. The evidence Emanuel and Hadjee proceed by the same conveyance. |
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Local News
Last Wednesday night the godowns belonging to and formerly occupied by Mr McCulloch, were forcibly entered by persons unknown. They perforated the walls in two different places, but happily were disappointed of plunder, the godowns being quite empty. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The same evening some Chinese made an attempt to enter the house of Capt. R. Scott but on an alarm being given they absconded, not however without taking with them six fine Europe hams from the cook room. They were soon traced and the hams and some other trifles being found on them, they were sent to prison. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ An attempt was also made on the godowns of Mr Johannes Narcis, but without effecting the purpose intended, although two out of three padlocks were wrenched from the door. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Seid Hussan, it appears did not escape, an attempt was made to break into his Opium store, but it did not succeed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Early on the morning of last Thursday some person climbed up the verandah of the dwelling house of Mr Elias Jacob, an Armenian gentleman, lately arrived here from Batavia, opened the venetians of a window, drew the bolt that fastened it and got in with an intent, no doubt, to commit the horrid crime of murder. Mr Jacob was asleep but awakened by the shaking of his cot, looked around and not seeing any person (the villain being hid by the shadow of the curtains) reposed himself again when shortly after received a severe wound on his right shoulder, with, it is supposed, a parang, which nearly severed two of his fingers, (as the left hand was thrown across his breast) and cut deep into the shoulder bone – in attempting to get up he received a second cut on the fleshy part of his arm, when he threw himself off the bed on to other side or he would have received his death blow, as the third alighting on the bed, cut through the palampore sheet and very thick double mattress, leaving a large notch in the bedstead. The villain has as yet escaped the hand of justice but a token he has left behind may possibly lead to a discovery. Plunder was not his intent as Mr Jacob’s watch, was laying on the table during the time he committed this act. Civil Appointments John Hope Oliphant, having returned to the Presidency, resumed his seat in Council on which W.E. Phillips withdrew. Henry Shepherd Pearson, took the usual Oaths and his Seat as a Provincial Member of Council, during the absence of Alex. Gray. Thomas Raffles to continue to act as Secy. to Govt. |
To Be Let
... That cool situated house, lately occupied by Lt. Graham, in Farquhar St. ... Shipping On Tuesday last the Dundee, Capt. Ross, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta, whence she sailed the 20th ultimo, passengers, the lady and daughter of Theodore Perney. Birth On Sunday night [8th Feb.] the lady of James Philip Hobson, Accountant General, of a daughter. Private Sale That valuable and most desirable Hill formerly the property of Capt. Sealy, situated to the north east of the Flagstaff Hill with two capital bungalows and out houses erected thereon, lately put into complete repair, ... Shipping On Monday last the Swallow, Capt. Robert Scott, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta, whence she sailed the 2nd current. By this conveyance J.H. Oliphant, 2nd Member of Council, H.S. Pearson, Secy. to Govt. Capt. Tate, late in command of the Marian and Capt. William Scott, late in command of the Scotland, have arrived at the Presidency. We are happy in having it in our power to state that the H.C. ship Fly, which left Rangoon in November is arrived safe at Negapatam and that Mr and Mrs Williams are well. Likewise the brig xx Capt. George King, which sailed hence the 1st Sept. for Rangoon, is arrived at Madras. Very serious apprehensions had been entertained respecting the safety of both these vessels. The Governor, attended by Capt. Robertson, Mr Erskine, Mr Scott and Mr Seaton embarked on Thursday last on the Marquis of Wellesley, Budgerow, for the purpose of making a circuit of the Island. By the Elizabeth, which arrived on Sunday last, came passengers Capt. Richards of the Bengal Artillery, Theodore Perney and Mr Stuart. |
March
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Found
On Wed. afternoon in Farquhar St., nearly opposite Major Dewar’s gate, three keys tied together with a piece of black ribbon, Whoever they belong to many have the same by paying the expense of advertising. Enquire at the Printing Office. Birth On Wed. last, [4th Mar.] the lady of Thomas Hutton, was safely delivered of a son. Shipping On Sat. last, H.M. ship Belliqueux, George Byng, anchored in the harbour from Malacca, whence she sailed the 1st instant. Passenger Dr. White. Local News On Thur. night last, the godowns under Mr Bacon’s town residence, were entered and robbed of some pieces of blue cloth, it is conjectured from the appearance of the hole made in the wall, (nearly two feet thick) that a child must have been employed on this business. To Be Let That spacious bungalow lately occupied by W. Robinson. ... Garrison Morning Orders by the Governor Fort Cornwallis, Mar. 23rd 1807 Minute Guns (34) corresponding with the years of age of the late John Hope Olipnaht, Second Member of Council, deceased, to be held in readiness to be fired this afternoon during the funeral procession. Bannet Rolls to be placed at four o’clock from the Battery to the Government House whence the signal will be give to commence firing the Minute Guns. The Garrison Colours to be hoisted half mast at sunrise and to continue until sunset. John Drummond, Town major. Civil Appointments H.S. Pearson, took the usual Oaths and his Seat as a Member of the Council in the room of J.H. Oliphant, deceased, under a salute from the Fort. W.E. Phillips, took the Oaths and his Seat as a Provincial Member of the Board until the return of Alexander Gray. H.S. Pearson, to be Warehouse Keeper and Commissary of Supplies and Paymaster in the room of Mr Oliphant. Thomas Raffles, to be Secy. to Govt. in the room of Mr Pearson. |
Auction
... That well known trotting pony, formerly the property of J. Harvey. Advert. Anthony McIntyre begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has since the 1st instant admitted Mr Richard Snadden into partnership, in the line of General Agents and Auctioneer which will be carried on under the firm of McIntyre and Snadden, ... To Be Let The upper part of that large and commodious house at present the Prince of Wales Tavern, with one godown underneath. For particulars apply to Thomas Perkins on the premises. Birth Lately at Malacca, Mrs Dixon, of a daughter. Death On Sunday night last, [22nd Mar.] departed this life, John Hope Oliphant, Second Member in Council at this Presidency, after a short but severe illness, aged 34 years. His remains were removed from the Government House for internment on Monday afternoon at a quarter past five o’clock, numerously and most respectfully attended. Minute Guns were fired during the procession. The Colours of the Fort, H.M. ship Belliqueux and all the others ships and vessels in the harbour were hoisted half mast all day. Death Lately at Malacca, Myaheer? Welderhold, who has left a widow and a large family of children totally unprovided for. Shipping On Sat. last arrived the General Wellesley, Capt. Ferguson, from China, last from Malacca. Passengers:- Wm. Baring and Joseph Cotton, Supercargoes and Capt. Roberts of the Cavalry. These gentlemen will remain at the Presidency for some time. The Wellesley sailed yesterday evening for Calcutta, having on board passengers for that place, Theodore Perney, A.L. Barretto and Capt. Kincaid. |
April
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To Be Let
That convenient and well situated house, no. 16 Bishop St. For particulars enquire of Mr Wallace. Civil Appointment W.A. Clubley, to be Deputy Secy. to Govt. The Governor On Wed. morning the Hon’ble the Governor embarked in board H.M. ship Belliqueux, Capt. Byng, and proceeded to sea for the benefit of his health. The charge of the office of Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Citadel and Town has in consequence devolved on Henry Shepherd Pearson during his absence. On Thursday last at six o’clock arrived in the offing H.M. ship Belliqueux, George Byng, Captain, having on board the body of the Hon’ble Philip Dundas, late Governor of Prince of Wales Island, which was immediately landed at the Government House. Mr Dundas left the Island on the 1st instant in the H.M. ship Belliqueux exceeding ill and under the care of Dr. White, of the Bengal Establishment to try the benefit of sea air; Capt. Byng having offered him every accommodation and attention. From the day of his sailing he gradually declined and departed this life without a groan on the 8th instant in the 45th year of his age. The weather, unfortunately, proved exceedingly hot and oppressive in the greatest degree, which no doubt, tended considerably to hasten his dissolution. His remains were interred yesterday evening with every mark of respect. Shipping The H.C. ship Lord Melville, Capt. Lenox, arrived yesterday from Calcutta, which port she left on the 14th of last month. On the Melville came passengers Mr and Mrs Baring, Mr Hutton and Miss Bacon. On the 13th Jan. arrived at Madras the brig Malcolm, Capt. Fenwick, passengers, Capt Mathews and Mr Parr. The Danish Company’s packet Little Catherine, Capt. Predborn, sailed on the 16th Jan. for Copenhagen. Passenger Thomas Woodford, of the Civil Service, Bengal. The H.C. schooner Albina was sold at public auction on Thur. last and purchased by Mr Thomas Perkins for 630 dollars. Death Lately at Malacca, Mr Van Inglis, Member of the Dutch College of Justice. John Hope Oliphant Administration of the estate of John Hope Oliphant – has lands/house on P. of Wales Island Committee of Assessors On Thur. last a meeting of the Land holders on Prince of Wales Island was convened at the Custom House by order of Govt. for the purpose of nominating a new Committee of Assessors for the ensuing official year, when the following gentlemen were nominated:- J. Scott, P. Clarke, G. Seton, P. Chiene, T. McGee and E. Capes in the room of N. Bacon, A.B. Bone, J. Dunbar, T Jones. J. Scott and G. Seton, who served last year. Birth On Mon. evening, [20th Apr.] the lady of Mr Rodyk, of a son. Death Yesterday morning, [24th Apr.] Mr Tennent, Taylor. |
Philip Dundas, deceased
Garrison Orders, by the Acting Governor [Henry Shepherd Pearson] Fort Cornwallis, 10th Apr. The whole of the troops at the Presidency, to parade this afternoon, at half past four o’clock in front of the Government House to attend the remains of the Hon’ble. Philip Dundas, late Governor of this Island, to the place of internment with all Military Honours due to his high rank and station. Lt.-Col. Basset to command. Three rounds of light cartridges per man to be served to the 20th Regt. which Corps only is to fire over the grave on account of the narrowness of the ground. Forty five (45) Minute Guns corresponding with the years of age of the deceased, to be held in readiness to be fired during the funeral procession and to commence by signal from the Government House. The Bengal Artillery to furnish the carrying party. The Garrison Colours to be hoisted half mast at sunrise and continue until sunset. John Drummond, Town Major. Philip Dundas, deceased We omitted to mention in our last Gazette that on the corpse of the late Philip Dundas being lowered into the boat of H.M. ship Belliqueux in order to be sent on shore, Minute guns were fired corresponding with the age of the deceased. The like number of guns were fired from the Hon. Company’s ship Lord Melville, after the fort had ceased firing. Advert. The sale of the effects of the late John Hope Oliphant, will take place at his house, at Ayer Etam, on Monday next, pursuant to the Notice circulated in hand-bills. Proclamation In consequence of the lamentable death of the Hon, Philip Dundas, late Governor of this Presidency and it dependencies and Commander-in-Chief of its Citadel and Town, which took place at sea, on board H.M. ship Belliqueux, on the 8th inst. It is hereby proclaimed that the said Government and Command has devolved pro tempore upon Henry Shepherd Pearson, and that the said Henry Shepherd Pearson has duly taken the official Oaths and his Seat accordingly. All prsons in the Honourable Company’s Civil, Military and Marine Service and all other inhabitants of this Island and its dependencies are therefore here by directed to take due notice hereof and to obey the said Henry Shepherd Pearson accordingly. Done by order of the Honourable the Governor and Council at Fort Cornwallis, Prince of Wales Island, this thirteenth day of April 1807. T. Raffles, Secy. to Govt. General Order by Govt. A salute of 19 guns to be fired on H.S. Pearson taking his Seat as Governor of this Island. Also a salute of 11 guns on W.E. Phillips taking his Seat as a Member of Council. By Order of the Hon. the Governor and Council. Thomas Raffles, Secy. to Govt. (A true copy) J. Drummond, Town Major. Civil Appointments W.E. Phillips took the Oaths and his Seat as a Provincial Member of Council under the usual salute. Q.D. Thompson, to be Acting Warehouse Keeper and Commissariat of Supplies and Paymaster. The Hon’ble the Governor has been pleased to appoint Lt. Phillips of the Madras Infantry to act as his Aid-de-camp and the Rev’d. A. Lake, to be his Private Secy. Appointment Prince of Wales Island – Sir Charles Ormsby is to have the first vacant appointment as Judge and had resigned the Recordership. |
May
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Death
On Monday last, [27th April 1807] James Heriot, Senior Asst. Surgeon at this Presidency, after a short but severe illness. His remains were interred on Tuesday under military honours. Auction ... The dwelling house and grounds lately occupied by Rev’d. A. Lake, at Tullon Ayer Rajah ... To Be Let Those spacious premises at present occupied by W. Robinson ... Govt. Advert. - ... that 250 bags of fresh wheat, lately imported, will be sold by public auction ... Q.D. Thompson, Acting Warehouse Keeper. James Heriot, deceased Auction, by order of the Executors ... the valuable effects of the late James Heriot, deceased, at his house in Penang St. consisting of ... Auction ... That entire and well situated building The Commercial Hotel, also that new and well built compact building situated in Bishop St. next door to George Seton, if not sold previous ... Particulars made known on application to M.W. Wallace. James Heriot, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late James Heriot of George Town, Prince of Wales Island, Surgeon in the service of the Hon. United Company of Merchants trading in the East Indies, deceased, having been granted by the Ordinary of this Island to Thomas Halyburton and Thomas Hutton of George Town, Merchants, Executors therein named – all persons having claims on the Estate of said deceased are requested to make the same known to the said Executors ... John Hull, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late John Hull of Prince of Wales Island, Mariner, deceased having been granted by the Ordinary of this Island to Thomas Hutton, Merchant, Executor therein named – all persons having claims on the Estate of said deceased are requested to make the same known to the said Executors ... Lt. Charles Steiner, deceased Capt. William Farquhar, Commandant of this Settlement having in conformity to the regulations of the service, taken charge of the effects of the late Lt. Charles Steiner, of the Wurtemberg Regt. All persons having claims on the estate of the said deceased will be pleased to state the same ... Malacca, May 8th 1807 Capt. John Hull, deceased By Order of Thomas Hutton, Executor to the Estate of the late Capt. John Bull. To Be sold by Public Auction by Capes & Carroll ... all that valuable Estate, situated on the North side of Bishop St., George Town, the property of the late Capt. John Bull, deceased ... The house and ground at present occupied by Mr Jamieson, Watchmaker. The house and ground occupied by Mr T. Perkins. ... Philip Dundas, deceased By Order of George Seton, Executor to the Estate of the late Hon. Philip Dundas. To be sold by Public Auction by Capes & Carroll ... The valuable effects of the late Hon. Philip Dundas, deceased. Household furniture, table linen, glass and China ware, Oilmans’ stores, Patna wax candles, teas, sugar, candy, liquors, carriages, Buggy, harnesses, books, and several other valuable articles ... Philip Dundas, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the Hon. Philip Dundas, late Governor of this Island, deceased, having been granted by the Ordinary to George Seton of George Town, Merchant, Executor therein ... Birth On Wed. last [20th May] the lady of P. Chiene, of a son. Deaths At the Presidency, on Thur. last [ 21st May] the infant daughter of J.P. Hodson. Lately at Malacca, Lt. Charles Steiner of the Wirtemburg Regt. |
Shipping
Yesterday evening the brig Farquhar, Capt. Caunter, arrived from Junk Ceylon, whence she sailed the 4th. Passenger:- Mr Sutherland. Birth At Malacca on the 19th Apr. Mrs Bone of a daughter. Deaths of James Biggard 3rd Lt. of H.M. ship Belliqueux and C.J. Blackstone, Capt. of Marines of H.M. ship Belliqueux James Heriot, deceased Auction, by order of the Executors ... the remainder of the effects of the late James Heriot ... Auction ... The house and ground of the late James Heriot, deceased, situated in Penang St., George Town ... Shipping On Sat. last the grab Portuguese ship Conception, Capt. Bernardo G. de Lemos, arrived from Calcutta ... Passenger Mrs de Silva. The brig Despatch, Capt. Browne, from Madras ... Passengers Mr and Mrs Barron and Mr and Mrs Mathews. This morning, H.M. ship Belliqueux G. Byng, Capt., H.M. Sloop Sea Flower, W.F.W. Owen, Commander, quitted the harbour for Malacca. Mrs Baring, Messrs. William and George Baring, China Supercargoes, Lt. Travers of the 20th Regt. for the benefit of his health, Mr Cooper and Mr Dixon, have proceeded to Malacca by this conveyance. Marriages At the new church on the 6th inst. C. Cornish, Asst. Surgeon on this Establishment to Miss Reybaud. On the 10th inst. Lt. Charles William Hamilton, of the H.C. Military Service to Miss Charlotte Rosina Hopkins On the 15th inst. Lt. Francis Grant, H.C.M. Service to Mrs Mary Sirrell. General Orders by the Governor and Council In consequence of the Office of Town Major and Barrack Master having been abolished and the Garrison being at present without any Staff Officer attached to it, the Governor and Council have resolved that a Fort and Town Adjutant be appointed for the purpose of carrying on the necessary detail. T. Raffles, Secy. to Govt. Garrison Orders Lt. Phillips of the Madras Establishment, to take the temporary charge of the Office of Fort and Town Adjutant. Local News On Thur. last, pursuant to notification, a meeting of the Land holders of George Town was held at the Custom House to elect two Members for the Committee of Assessors for the ensuing official year in the room of Messrs. Clark and McGee who resigned, when Messrs. D. Brown and G. Seton were duly elected. In the chair, James Carnegy. Advert. This is to give notice that on Thursday, the 21st inst. a Portuguese boy, by the name of Lucas Antonio, absconded from the service of a gentlemen residing at the Commercial Hotel. Whoever will give information so that the said Lucas Antonio may be apprehended will upon application to Mr Cartwright, at the Commercial Hotel, received fifty dollars reward. N.B. The above person is about five feet three inches high, a little marked with the small pox, had on when absconded, a blue cloth jacket and striped gingham trousers. Birth At Malacca on the 28th ultimo, [28th April 1807] the lady of J.M.B. Alms, Master Attendant, of a son. Auction The valuable effects of the late James Heriot, deceased, at his house in Penang St. consisting of:- Table linen, Queen’s ware, China ware, Glass ware, Books, Liquors, Cooking utensils, Horse and carriages, Live stock – sheep, turkeys and geese. ... |
June
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For Sale
Two pieces of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Raja, one to the S.E. of Mr Clark’s and between the ... For particulars enquire of James Scott, Senior. General Orders Dr. William Dick, having obtained permission to reign the appointment of Chief Surgeon at this Presidency, from the date of his departure from his last port in India. Resolved, that Dr. Thomas White, now in the tempy. charge of the General Hospital be appointed Acting Chief Surgeon on this Establishment, in the room of Dr. Dick, until the pleasure of the Supreme Govt. and the Hon. Court of Directors is known. The appointment to take effect from the 1st ultimo, the day on which Dr. White took charge of the General Hospital. By Order of the Hon. the Governor and Council. T. Raffles, Secy. to Govt. Shipping The Admiral Troubridge, Capt. Wallace and Eleanor, Capt. R.F. Cauty, arrived on Mon. also from Madras. Passengers per these vessels, Charles Day, Senior Merchant on the Bombay establishment, John A.S. Williams, John Tod and Mr Barnes. Public Sale By order of James Scott, acting under a Special Power of Attorney. To be sold at public auction by Capes & Carroll ... two parcels of ground, the property of Charles Wallace Young, situated it the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah. The grants may be seen at their rooms. Govt. Gazette The public are respectfully informed that the Printing Office of the Govt. Gazette is removed to no. 23 Bishop St. A letter box is placed at the gate. |
Shipping
On Wed. last the Bombay fleet under convoy of H.M. ships Phaeton, P.B. Pellew, Commodore, La Bellona, Capt. Bastard and brig Diana, sailed for China. Passengers:- Rev’d. Mr Lake and Mr Cotton for China and Messrs. Bone and McGee for Malacca. Theft On Thur. night last the rooms of Messrs. Capes and Carroll were broke open and robbed of property to the amount of about 1500 dollars; every possible search has been made by the police to apprehend the robbers, but without effect. Notification That the Mercantile Concern heretofore carried on under the firm of James Scott and Co. ceases from and after the 15th instant and all debts due by or owing to the said concern will be settled by Mr James Scott Senior. A Card William Jamieson, watch maker, begs to acquaint his friends and the public that he has removed to no. 2 Love Lane, where he hopes to merit a continuation of their favour. Notice Is hereby given that on Monday next ... the Committee of Assessors will put up for public auction ... the old materials of the former Rice Shops ... By Order of the Committee of Assessors, John Brown, Clerk. Shipping On Sun. last arrived the Jolly Old Joe, from Malacca, left the 17th inst. Passengers, Capt. Kidd and Mr Barrett. |
July
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Shipping
... Passengers from Malacca Messrs. McGee and Dixon. The China fleet under convoy of H.M. ship Lion, Capt. Rolles, bound to England. Passengers by the fleet: per Arniston, Mrs Oliphant and children. Per Glatton, Mrs Heriot, Mrs and Miss Purnie. Per Cirencester, Mrs Capt, Robinson of Engineers. On Tue. last anchored in the harbour the brig Nancy, Capt. Shepherdson, with a prize, from Malacca, left 8th instant. Passengers:- Messrs. Shaw, Simpson, Dove and Garling. |
John Swaine, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Ordinary of this Island for Letters of Administration to the un-administered estate of the late John Swaine, deceased, on this island, by Joseph Lautier, a creditor of the deceased. Marriage By the Hon. the Governor on Tuesday last [7th July] at the house of Thomas Raffles. Lt. J. Veatch of the Bombay Establishment and Aid-de-camp to the late Governor, to Miss Oliphant, sister to the late J.H. Oliphant. |
August
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Adverts.
The public are hereby informed that from and after the 15th instant, the Auction and Agency Business heretofore carried on under the Firm of Capes and Carroll will be continued by Mr Daniel Carroll and Mr Robert Scott under the Firm of Carroll & Scott. ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Messrs. Capes and Carroll beg leave to inform the public that the co-partnership between them will, by mutual consent, be dissolved on the 15th instant and that all accounts relative thereto will be settled and adjusted by Mr Daniel Carroll ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H. Rogers, informs the public that he has got a shoeing smith from Bengal and horses may be shod at his stables at 2 dollars each horse. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A. Jackson, Saddler and Harness Maker. Begs leave to inform the public that he intends commencing business on the 1st of Sept. on the premises of Mr Wallace, in the Burmah Town and hopes by his attention and diligence to merit their support. All orders addressed to A. Jackson left with Mr Bull, will be duly attended to. |
Adverts.
Joseph Porter, begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has removed from his house in the country to no. 7 Penang St. whence he requests all orders may be send. Any lady or gentleman wishing to have any particular joint of meat will please inform him the day before between the hours ... N.B. Shipping supplied with fresh beef at the shortest notice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Ogilvie, respectfully begs to inform his friends and the public that he intends on Monday the 24th instant to commence business as an Auctioneer and General Agent at the godowns, formerly Mr Nason’s and now the property of Sayed Housan, no. 11 China St. ... Shipping On Tue. last, quitted the harbour, the ship Auspicious, Capt. J. Barker, for Calcutta. Passenger:- Capt. Spellesy, of the Military Establishment. On Thur. last, anchored in the harbour the ship Mary, Capt. A. Robertson, from Malacca ... Passenger Capt. Burn. |
September
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Advert.
A. Cartwright has for sale, English Claret ... Port ... Madeira ... Commercial Hotel, Sept. 11th 1807. Private Sale All that valuable estate situated in the district of Soongy Nibong, the property of Messrs. Abbot and Maitland. Also the valuable estate called Balliwanki, in the district of Tulloh Aier Rajah, the property of M. Bainland. Also the valuable estate of Fiddinch with a neat bungalow and out houses, the property of Capt. Haig. For particulars apply to Messrs. Carnegy, Clark & Co. |
Shipping
... Same day, the ship Aurora, Capt. A. Glass, sailed for China. Passenger:- J. Shaw. C.J. Scott, deceased Public Sale ... The effects of the late Mr C.J. Scott, fourth officer of the H.C. ship Woodford, deceased, consisting of wearing apparel, trunks. And various other articles. Sale - At Messrs. Hutton and Forbes ... also a few chests of choice Claret, Hock and Port wines ... and shipped for A. Gray and the late J.H. Oliphant. |
October
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Adverts.
Notice is hereby given that risks will be taken on the H.C. ships from hence to China by Mr D. McCulloch, Agent at this Port for the Ganges Insurance Office, Calcutta ... A. Jackson Saddler and Harness Maker. Respectfully informs the public that he has removed from Burmah Town to the house opposite Mr Rogers where he hopes to merit the continuation of their patronage. To Be Let - The house now occupied by Mr Wallace on the Burmah Town Road. Enquire at Court & Bone’s office. Birth On the 3rd instant, the lady of James Carnegy, of a son. Shipping On Sat. last the ship Lord Castlereagh, Capt. P. Gardiner, anchored in the harbour from China and Malacca. The Lord Castelreagh left Macao on 9th July and arrived at Malacca on 22nd Sept. after experiencing very severe weather in the China Seas. Passengers:- Lt. Pedder, R.N., Capt. Howell and Mr Bone and family. Advert. T. Cullum, begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he intends opening An Academy, no 28 China St. for the instruction of children in the English language. ... N.B. The French and Italian languages taught. Appointments Capt. McInnes, to be Private Secy. to the Governor, with the establishment salary of 120 Spanish Dollars per month. Lt. Robert Campbell to act as Aid-de-Camp to the Governor. Robert Ibbetson, to be Asst. in the Collectors Office. |
Private Sale John Francis, has for sale, three large sows, with young, at 18 dollars each. One Hog, 16 dollars. Seven young pigs, 5 mths. old at 5 dollars each. Proclamation Whereas on the 18th June last, the Governor and Council of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies, deemed it expedient to apply to the Governor General in Council for his opinion and direction as to the person who was to succeed to the Office of Governor of the said Island and its Dependencies and of Commander-in-Chief of its principal Fort and Town, vacant by the date of the late Hon’ble. Philip Dundas. ... dated the 14th Aug. last, whereby the Governor General in Council has desired that Col. Norman Macalister do take charge of the Government of Prince of Wales Island until the pleasure of the Hon’ble the Court of Directors shall be known and that Henry Shepherd Pearson should take his Seat as Second in Council. ... Thomas Raffles, Secy. to Govt. Civil Appointment Henry Shepherd Pearson to be Warehouse Keeper and Paymaster. Capt. M. Shepherdson, deceased Public sale, by order of the Executors ... seven hundred peculs of Syac Sago, more or less, belonging to the estate of the late Capt. M. Shepherdson, deceased To Be Let That commodious and well known dwelling house, at present occupied by John Hall. For further particulars enquire of Mr N. Bacon. Appointment On Mon. at sunrise, the Commission of the Hon. Colonel Norman Macalister as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Town and Fort, was read on the Parade under a salute of 19 guns and a feu-de-joie. |
November
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Auction
Valuable property to be sold ... by Court and Bone ... belonging to John Elliot, situated in Farquhar St. ... to be put up in lots marked off by flags ... Capt. Mathew Shepherdson, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Capt. Mathew Shepherdson having been granted by the Ordinary of Prince of Wales Island, to Thomas Halyburton, Merchant there, one of the Executors therein named. All persons being indebted to the said estate. All persons being indebted to the said Estate, having claims on or holding property belonging to it are requested t pay their debts ... To be Let ... for such a period as may be agreed on .. that commodious house, desirably situated on the North Beach and adjoining the Esplanade, belonging to and at present occupied by Mr Thomas Halyburton to whom application may be made ... Godowns and an Office to Be Let ... those extensive and conveniently situated godowns no 4 Beach St., with the office above the same, belonging to and at present occupied by Mr Thomas Halyburton ... |
To Be Let
That large and commodious upper roomed house situated in Mr Caunter’s Pepper Plantation, at Jalutong and at present occupied by Capt. B. Sealy. For further particulars apply to Mr N. Bacon. Civil Appointments Mr Quintin Dick Thompson, to be Paymaster and Commissary of Provisions and Petty Stores. John Macalister to be Asst. Collector of Customs and Land Revenues at Malacca. William Bennett to be Asst. to the Warehouse Keeper. The Office of the Deputy Warehouse Keeper is abolished from the 1st of the ensuing month. Births On the 1st instant, at Malacca, the lady of Billington Loftie, Garrison Surgeon of a son. On the 6th instant, the lady of Lt.-Col. Durand, of a daughter. |
December
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To Be Let or Sold
A large and commodious upper roomed house, entirely new, situated in China St., lately built by Elias Jacob and may be entered on immediately. For particulars enquire of Messrs. Johannes Narcis and Gregory Aratoon. Appointment - J.C. Lawrence to be Acting Malay Translator to Govt. Shipping On Sat. last arrived the Fancy, from Malacca, also the Charlotte, Capt. Puresoy. Passengers per Charlotte, Mr Hutton, Mr Brisbane and Mr Fleming. ... Passengers per these ships:- Capt. McDonald and Mr Wessel. On Wed. the H.C. ketch Margaret, Capt. Strant, arrived from Rangoon. Passenger:- Capt. Henry King. We are concerned to state that the accounts received by this vessel from Pegu are of a very unpleasant nature, not less than three vessels more have been added to the list of captures recently made in the bay. A French brig privateer L’Bon Aventure, commanded by Mons. David, who formerly resided at Rangoon, captured the brig Fancy, Capt Bennett on the 13th ultimo off the bar, Mons. David immediately fitted out the Fancy as a privateer and destroyed his own vessel. On the 15th he fell in with and captured the brig Martha, Capt. King, from this port and on the 19th also captured the Strathspey, Capt. Grant, but as this ship proved very leaky, he took the whole of her cargo, consisting of piece goods etc. and returned her to Capt. Grant. ... This day or in the course of tomorrow, the Bombay ships Charlotte and Anna, will sail for Bombay; Lt. and Mrs Veitch, proceed by this conveyance. Meeting The Brethren, who according to the intimation of last Saturday, intend meeting tomorrow at the Commercial Hotel will be pleased to attend at 4 o’clock precisely. Dinner on table at 6 o’clock. Stewards – A. Fergusson, A.B. Bone. |
Shipping
On Sat. last, the H.C. ship Alfred, Capt. G. Welstead, anchored in the harbour from Bencoolen ... Death We are concerned to notice the decease of R.H. Butler, third office of the H.C. ship Alfred, on her passage from Bencoolen. Death Lately at Malacca, the infant son of Billington Loftie. To Be Let That house at the top of China St. lately occupied by W.A. Clubley. For particulars apply to Thomas Halyburton. Govt. Advert. Notice is hereby given that the lands of sundry persons (debtors to the Hon’ble Company) ... will be sold at Public Outcry in the course of this month ... J.P. Hobson, Accountant, Accountant’s Office. A meeting of the Free and Accepted will be held at the Commercial Hotel on Sunday ... gentlemen wishing to attend will be pleased to send in their names to Mr Bone ... A Card John Ogilvie begs to inform his friends and the public that on Monday next, 24th instant, he removes to the premises no. 230 Beach St., presently occupied by Messrs. McIntyre and Snadden. ... Local News On Wednesday last a salute of eleven guns was fired on the occasion of John James Erskine taking the Oaths and his Seat as a Provincial Member of the Council at this Presidency. |
1808
January
January
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Ebenezer White
Respectfully informs the public that the has removed from 132 Beach St. to that commodious and well situated fronting the Esplanade, formerly occupied by John Hall. He intends to open a Navy Tavern on Monday next. For Sale A neat bungalow, situated on the left side of the road leading to the waterfall. For particulars apply to Mr Clark. Fire On Sunday last a fire broke out ... which entirely consumed several sheds erected for the workmen, fortunately the wind was from the northward, had it blown from the east, those noble premises belonging to Mr P. Chiene, would have been in danger. |
Auction
By Carroll & Scott ... on the premises of Thomas Hutton, Pitt St. ... Private Sale At. Mr N. Bacon’s godowns in China St. ... Shipping ... By the Nancy, the following have arrived at this presidency from China:- Col. Mabert of the Bengal Establishment, Capt. E.Thompson, late in command, J.H. Hinseh, Thomas Wigzell and Mr and Mrs McGee. The ship Jane, Capt. Masquerier, arrived on the 3rd from the eastward – passengers Mr Barnes and Mr Sharpe, late of the Admiral Troubridg. |
Seizure of the brig Admiral Troubridge
The following detail of the piratical seizure of the brig Admiral Troubridge by part of her crew is communicated by Capt. Alexander Wallace and Mr Thomas Barnes.
“Malacca, Dec. 26th 1807.
On the 21st Aug. last the brig Admiral Troubridge was lying at anchor off the Island of Sooloo. At about 5 p.m. we were on board when Capt. Wallace gave his directions respecting the duty and we returned to the shore about 7 in the evening; at this time the crew appeared satisfied and no apprehensions were entertained for the safety of the vessel. About midnight, we were alarmed by our people stationed at the house for a guard, with information that a gun had been fired on board and that the brig was under weigh, standing out from the roads, we observed her some time supposing they were shifting her berth; but finding she was drifting safe to the north east part of the island, with little wind, we conjectured the vessel was cut off, though at a loss to know by what means. As the people on shore were quiet and no boats seen moving on the water, we concluded that the crew must have over powered the officers and seized the vessel. Mr Barnes then waited on the head Datoo and begged of him to order out the prows after her, but at that hour it being impracticable he promised to despatch then as soon as they were ready. ... ... we were surprised with the appearance of Mr William Sharpe, the Chief Officer, covered in blood and severely wounded, he had been sent away from the brig the preceding evening with two seacunnies and three others, not concerned in the mutiny and from them we learned the following: Mr Sharpe stated that he retired to his cabin about 9 p.m. on the 21st and left Mr C.B. Lloyd, the 2nd Officer in charge of the deck from 8 -12 ... ... Mr Lloyd was then found dead and the gunner laying with many wounds ... We are now preparing to leave Sooloo for Manilla by the help of a prow when Capt. E. Masquirier, with the ship Jane, fortunately arrived on the 20th Aug. and to his goodness we are indebted for our passage of Malacca. On 6th Sept. we embarked on his vessel with Mr Sharpe, Master G. Jones, four sepoys ... "
The following detail of the piratical seizure of the brig Admiral Troubridge by part of her crew is communicated by Capt. Alexander Wallace and Mr Thomas Barnes.
“Malacca, Dec. 26th 1807.
On the 21st Aug. last the brig Admiral Troubridge was lying at anchor off the Island of Sooloo. At about 5 p.m. we were on board when Capt. Wallace gave his directions respecting the duty and we returned to the shore about 7 in the evening; at this time the crew appeared satisfied and no apprehensions were entertained for the safety of the vessel. About midnight, we were alarmed by our people stationed at the house for a guard, with information that a gun had been fired on board and that the brig was under weigh, standing out from the roads, we observed her some time supposing they were shifting her berth; but finding she was drifting safe to the north east part of the island, with little wind, we conjectured the vessel was cut off, though at a loss to know by what means. As the people on shore were quiet and no boats seen moving on the water, we concluded that the crew must have over powered the officers and seized the vessel. Mr Barnes then waited on the head Datoo and begged of him to order out the prows after her, but at that hour it being impracticable he promised to despatch then as soon as they were ready. ... ... we were surprised with the appearance of Mr William Sharpe, the Chief Officer, covered in blood and severely wounded, he had been sent away from the brig the preceding evening with two seacunnies and three others, not concerned in the mutiny and from them we learned the following: Mr Sharpe stated that he retired to his cabin about 9 p.m. on the 21st and left Mr C.B. Lloyd, the 2nd Officer in charge of the deck from 8 -12 ... ... Mr Lloyd was then found dead and the gunner laying with many wounds ... We are now preparing to leave Sooloo for Manilla by the help of a prow when Capt. E. Masquirier, with the ship Jane, fortunately arrived on the 20th Aug. and to his goodness we are indebted for our passage of Malacca. On 6th Sept. we embarked on his vessel with Mr Sharpe, Master G. Jones, four sepoys ... "
Piracy
An armed doney arrived, from the Isle of France, off Rangoon, to cruise against the British trade to that port in the beginning of November, the following is a details of such circumstances as have come to our knowledge:- “On the 8th the privateer boarded a garb brig laden with canvas and stores for building and fitting ships at Rangoon ; on the 10th they took the “Fancy,” Capt. Benner, off the bar while the officer was gone up for a pilot. The Frenchmen armed the “Fancy” during the 11th and 12th as being a vessel superior to their doney, but scuttled the garb ; on the 16th they took the brig “Martha,” Capt. King, from Penang, laden with stores for building ; on the 18th they sent all their prisoners to Rangoon ; on the 20th captured the ship “Strathspey,” Capt. Grant, and after plundering her of 17 bales of piece goods they gave the ship up to Capt. Grant. They continued off Rangoon with a view of taking the ship “Charlotte,” then lying there and since taken by the “L’Adel,” laden with timber for Bengal ; this being heard of at Rangoon, the country captains and officers volunteered their services on board the “Charlotte” with 8 guns and a proportional supply of ammunition, with the resolution of engaging this marauder ; but the Frenchmen obtaining intelligence of their design from their friends at Rangoon, thought prudent to leave the coast the night before the “Charlotte” was ready for sea. They have since taken a brig (supposed to belong to Capt. Shoredick) from Penang, loaded with Chinaware and bales of piece goods and sent her into Mergui. They also made prize of a ship off Tavoy Point and carried her in to King’s Island ; after supplying this vessel with provisions and water they despatched her to the Isle of France. About the 1st Dec. another brig fell into their hands, laden with muslins etc. from Madras, which after disposing of her cargo at Mergui, they fitted her out and sent her to cruise off the mouth of the river, intending to intercept the “Sir William Burroughs,” Capt. Haig, but gaining information of the “Burrough’s” being armed and prepared for her reception, she avoided a rencontre by returning back to Mergui, where she remained till the departure of the “Burrough’s” from Rangoon.
An armed doney arrived, from the Isle of France, off Rangoon, to cruise against the British trade to that port in the beginning of November, the following is a details of such circumstances as have come to our knowledge:- “On the 8th the privateer boarded a garb brig laden with canvas and stores for building and fitting ships at Rangoon ; on the 10th they took the “Fancy,” Capt. Benner, off the bar while the officer was gone up for a pilot. The Frenchmen armed the “Fancy” during the 11th and 12th as being a vessel superior to their doney, but scuttled the garb ; on the 16th they took the brig “Martha,” Capt. King, from Penang, laden with stores for building ; on the 18th they sent all their prisoners to Rangoon ; on the 20th captured the ship “Strathspey,” Capt. Grant, and after plundering her of 17 bales of piece goods they gave the ship up to Capt. Grant. They continued off Rangoon with a view of taking the ship “Charlotte,” then lying there and since taken by the “L’Adel,” laden with timber for Bengal ; this being heard of at Rangoon, the country captains and officers volunteered their services on board the “Charlotte” with 8 guns and a proportional supply of ammunition, with the resolution of engaging this marauder ; but the Frenchmen obtaining intelligence of their design from their friends at Rangoon, thought prudent to leave the coast the night before the “Charlotte” was ready for sea. They have since taken a brig (supposed to belong to Capt. Shoredick) from Penang, loaded with Chinaware and bales of piece goods and sent her into Mergui. They also made prize of a ship off Tavoy Point and carried her in to King’s Island ; after supplying this vessel with provisions and water they despatched her to the Isle of France. About the 1st Dec. another brig fell into their hands, laden with muslins etc. from Madras, which after disposing of her cargo at Mergui, they fitted her out and sent her to cruise off the mouth of the river, intending to intercept the “Sir William Burroughs,” Capt. Haig, but gaining information of the “Burrough’s” being armed and prepared for her reception, she avoided a rencontre by returning back to Mergui, where she remained till the departure of the “Burrough’s” from Rangoon.
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Local News
A bridge of masonry being to be built over Ayre Etam water, the public are hereby informed that the road to Ayer Etam will be shut up from this date until further notice. T. Robertson, Capt. Sup. My. Engineer. To Be Let ... That commodious and centrically situated house, no. 7 Penang St. at present occupied by Mr Porter ... Public Auction ... The schooner Harriet, with all her stores, as she lies off Messrs. Carrol & Scott’s wharf ... Shipping On Wed last the H.C. gun brig Scourge, Capt William Barrett, anchored in the harbour from Malacca, whence she sailed the 13th ultimo. Passengers:- Thomas Raffles, Secy. to Govt. and Capt. R. Phillips of the H.C. European Regt., Madras Establishment. Yesterday the ship Ardaseer, Capt. Riddoch, anchored in the harbour from China .. Passengers:- Rev’d. A. Lake, Lt. Cruickshanks, Mr Koek, junior, Capt. Robertson and the officers of the late ship Albion. We are happy in having it in our power to state authentically that the loss of the Albion was not occasioned through carelessness as conjectured but in consequence of some paper umbrellas received on board as cargo, packed up not thoroughly dry, which had caught fire in the hold. Several accidents similar to this have occurred through the same means. |
For Private Sale
At Mr Henry Roger’s Livery Stables. A Pegue black saddle horse, the property of Mr John Scott. Price 259 Spanish Dollars. J. Swaine, deceased By order of the Administrator to the estate of the late J. Swaine, to be sold at public auction by John Ogilvie at his rooms no. 230 Beach St. ... a piece of ground situated in the Water Fall Valley, ... There are about 30 Nutmeg and Clove plants and several fruit trees on the premises. Jacob Minas, deceased By order of the executors to the estate of the late Mr Jacob Minas, to be sold at auction by John Ogilvie ... The following articles:- Seventy dozen of London Particular Madeira Wine. Forty 12 bottles cases of excellent Cognac Brandy. Four 15 bottle cases of real Holland’s Gin. Twenty jars of Linseed Oil. A large Beam with scales and weights. Two elegant table sets of Queen’s ware and one hundred tea sets of China ware. To Be Raffled At Mr Jamieson’s, Watch-maker. An elegant set of breakfast plate consisting of ... Birth On Sunday morning last, [ 24th Jan.] the lady of William Scott, of a son. Death At Malacca, the infant daughter of J.W. Baumgarten. |
February
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Shipping
On Sun. last the Thomas Henchman, Capt. Hodges, after a passage of sixteen days during which she touched and stayed at Malacca thirty six hours, anchored in the harbour from China, passengers:- A. Shank and Capt. John Stewart, late in command of the ship Lowajee Family. On Thur. last the ship Terramaganie, Capt. Ferdnandez, under Moor colours, anchored in the harbour from Malacca, left the 29th ultimo, passengers:- A. Stacker, A. Velge and G.L. Baumgarten. Advert. Notice is hereby given that Patrick Clark and David Brown having withdrawn their interest in the Mercantile Concern heretofore carried on under the firm of Carnegy Clark & Co. from and after the 31st Jan. last, the said Concern will in future be carried on by James and Patrick Carnegy under the firm of Carnegy & Co. by whom all claims against the said concern will be settled and paid and to whom all debts due to the concern are requested to be paid. James Carnegy, Patrick Clark, David Brown, Patrick Carnegy, Prince of Wales Island, 17th Feb. 1808. |
Death
Yesterday morning [19th Feb.] after a short illness of an hour, Mr Read, many years an inhabitant of this Island, one who had in the early part of his life seen far better days than it was his fortune to experience lately. Thomas Scully Goldsmith and Jeweller, no. 99 Penang St. Most respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he will be happy to execute any orders they may honour him with, on moderate terms. To Be Let ... Mount Patrick House, also, a small bungalow, situated in the district of Battoo Lanchang, generally known by the name of Ireland House. For particulars apply to Mr McQuoid. Shipping On Tue. last the schooner Mary, Capt. Peters, arrived from Rangoon, whence she sailed the 7th instant. The Toe Wenner, under Danish Colours, quitted the harbour for the west coast of Sumatra on Sunday last. Passengers:- Messrs. Lautier and Lippiatt. |
March
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To be Let
... that airy, pleasant and commodious house situated on the beach to the westward of the General Hospital lately in the occupation of Mr Williams, with a sufficient space of ground at the back. Enquire of Mr Porter. Shipping On Sunday, the General Wellesley, Capt. Dalrymple, anchored in the harbour from New South Wales, last New Zealand, whence she has brought a valuable cargo of Spars – passenger Capt. Cumming. We understand that from calms, contrary winds and strong currents, the crew of the Wellesley were so much distressed for provisions as to be put on an allowance of half a tea cup of raw rice per day and indeed such was the state to which they were reduced as to feast with glee on a rat, if chance threw one in their way. Capt. Dalrymple was necessitated at last to bear away for Sooloo, where he was supplied with necessaries which enabled him to reach Malacca. On Mon. last the brig Fancy, quitted the harbour for Malacca, passenger:- Mr J. Cooper. On Friday arrived the Parramatta schooner, Capt. Glenn and the ship “Brothers,” Capt. Russell, from England, the 17th Oct. – Passengers per the “Brother” Mr and Mrs Blaxlaud and family and Mr Scott. Govt. Advert. Notice is hereby given that all Europeans, not in the service of His Majesty’s or the Hon. East India Company, now residing on Prince of Wales Island are required to deliver in to the Office of the Secy. to Govt. on or before Wed. the 23rd instant, a Return, showing the Licence or Authority on which they reside within the limits of the East India Company’s exclusive trade, in order that the Provisions of the Act of the 33rd of His present Majesty, chap. 52, relative to Unlicensed persons trading within the said limit may be put in force. ... Thomas Raffles, Secy. to Govt. Govt. Advert. Several of the Returns sent in to the Secy. to the Govt. from Europeans, in consequence of the advert. dated ... having been unaccompanied by the authority on which the parties state that they are severally permitted to reside within the limits of the Company’s Exclusive Trade ; ALL PERSONS who have stated that they have received Licences from the Hon. the Court of Directors to come out to the East Indies, or that they have since been allowed such Licences from any of the Hon. Company’s Governments in India, permitting them to reside, are hereby required to produce the same to the Secy. to the Govt. on or before the 15th of next month. By order of the Hon. the Gov. and Council. Thos. Raffles, Secy. to the Govt. |
Auction
At the Hon. Company’s Warehouse ... damaged woollens ... W. Bennett, Asst. to the Warehouse Keeper. Auction ... by Court and Bone ... That light, airy and commodious upper roomed dwelling house on the North Beach, Farquhar St. at present occupied by Major Dewar. The ground on which the house stands bounded to the east by Mr McGee measures ... west by Mr Eliott ... There are several coconut trees on the premises. Donald Mackenzie, deceased By Order of the Executor Public Auction by Court & Bone. ... House and Ground, the property of Mr Donald Mackenzie, deceased. A piece or parcel of ground, with a well raised pucka built house thereon, godowns underneath – measuring, bounded to the eastward by the Hon. Company’s square, 105 feet – westward by Mr Caunter’s ground, 98 feet – northward by the aforesaid square and Mr Caunter’s ground, 140 feet – southward by Mr Lindsay’s ground, 121 feet – estimated to contain 84½ square jumbas, subject to a quit rent of one Spanish dollar per month. Auction ... That commodious house and godown at present occupied by Patrick Clark situated on the west side of Pitt St., George Town. ... Death On Tue. evening last [15th Mar.] Mr James Orrock, lately arrived on the ship Mary from Calcutta. To Be Let And entered upon immediately ... lately in occupation of Mr Williams, with sufficient space of ground at the back ... also that snug BOX, immediately opposite the General Hospital, at present occupied by Mr Bone. To be entered on 1st April. Enquire of Mr Porter. To Be Let For such a period as may be agreed on. That well situated and commodious dwelling house on the north beach, contiguous to the Esplanade, belonging to and at present occupied by Thomas Halyburton, to whom application may be made for further particulars. Article The following interesting narrative has been very kindly handed to us by a well wisher being an exact copy from the journal of Capt. Dalrymple. “Running down along the island in the South sea, ... ... Mr Cumming, a gentleman passenger in the ship went in charge of the cutter to try what could be done towards getting the man out of the hands of these savages ... |
April
Fires
The fire which broke out on Sat. last at the bake house of Low Ammee, unfortunately consumed more European property than we recollect to have been destroyed by fire since the first establishment of this settlement. ... which almost immediately communicated to the premises occupied by Mr Rodyk, the Police Office and some Chinese shops ... Fortunately the wind was light and southerly or those valuable and extensive premises belonging to Mr Douglas must inevitably have been destroyed ...
The fire which broke out on Sat. last at the bake house of Low Ammee, unfortunately consumed more European property than we recollect to have been destroyed by fire since the first establishment of this settlement. ... which almost immediately communicated to the premises occupied by Mr Rodyk, the Police Office and some Chinese shops ... Fortunately the wind was light and southerly or those valuable and extensive premises belonging to Mr Douglas must inevitably have been destroyed ...
May
Proclamation
His Most Gracious Majesty, by His Royal Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster the 25th March ... to direct and ordain that a Court of Judicature should be established at Prince of Wales Island ... Public Notice is hereby given that Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder of Prince of Wales Island has arrived at this Presidency ... and all the European and Native inhabitants are hereby directed to attend the opening of the said Court of Judicature at the Government House ... ... graciously pleased to constitute and appoint Sir Edmond Stanley to be first Records of Prince of Wales Island ...
His Most Gracious Majesty, by His Royal Letters Patent, bearing date at Westminster the 25th March ... to direct and ordain that a Court of Judicature should be established at Prince of Wales Island ... Public Notice is hereby given that Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder of Prince of Wales Island has arrived at this Presidency ... and all the European and Native inhabitants are hereby directed to attend the opening of the said Court of Judicature at the Government House ... ... graciously pleased to constitute and appoint Sir Edmond Stanley to be first Records of Prince of Wales Island ...
June
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Andrew Cartwright, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon’ble the Court of Judicature ... for Letters of Administration of the estates and effects of Andrew Cartwright, Tavern Keeper, and inhabitant of this Island, deceased, to be granted to Phoebe Cartwright as widow of the said deceased. Auction By Carroll & Scott ... The household furniture etc. of John Williams Esq. Consisting of couches, chairs, tables, looking glasses, prints, books, plate, china and glassware, cooking utensils and a variety of other articles ... Notification In compliance with the following requisition, I request the attendance of the British and Asiatic inhabitants of this settlement, at the Navy Tavern, on Monday next the 13th instant at twelve o’clock. James Carnegy, Sheriff. "Sir, We the undersigned British inhabitants request that you will be pleased to convene a meeting of the European and Asiatic inhabitants of the Island for the purpose of taking into consideration the mode and terms to be adopted of expressing to Mr Dickens, the late Judge and Magistrate of this settlement, the sense the community entertain of the very correct, upright, facile and ready Administration of Justice experienced during the period he has, with so much ability, discharged the duties of that important and elevated station. We have the honour to be Sir, Your most obedient servants. " Signed: J. Scott, Thos. Halyburton, D. Brown, D. McCulloch, Pat. Clark, Thos. Jones, R. Scott, John Dunbar, John Scott, Robert Scott, J.G. Willson, F. Ferrao, Robert Graham, D. Forbes, Geo. Seton, John Ogilvie, Pat. Carnegy, Nath. Bacon, J.A.S. Williams, Ed. Capes, A.B. Bone, T.W. Court, D. Carroll, M. Fairrie, P. Chiene. William Class Tjessima, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of William Class Tjessima, deceased, late of Prince of Wales Island, Surgeon, (with his Will annexed) to be granted to Salutrey as sole Legatee in the said Will named, of which all persons concerned are hereby directed to take notice. Thos. Raffles, Acting Registrar, Court House, George Town. Auction ... The entire Stock in Trade of Mr Henry Rogers, Coach-maker and Undertaker ... Auction By Carroll & Scott. This Saturday the 25th instant, the household furniture, plate, books, glassware etc. of John Dickens Esq. at his house. The sale will commence at ten o’clock precisely. Auction By order of J.J. Erskine, Superintendant of Marine. By Court & Bone, on the H.C. Wharf on Thursday ... The Hon. Company’s Gun Brig “Scourge.” She is coppered, a fast sailer and has just undergone a thorough repair. For particulars of stores etc. apply to Mr Chas. W.H. Wright, Assistant to the Marine Storekeeper, Marine Office. Shipping ... By the above ships the following passengers have arrived at this presidency:- Mrs Saundrs, Mrs Shuldham, Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Bunkall, Miss Beck. Major General Champagne, Major Shuldham and the officers attached to the 2nd Battn. of the 20th Marine Regt., Capt. Patterson, H.C. ship Thomas Grenville? Messrs. Adams, Pulham, Jennings, Greig, Halyburton, Cox, Macdonald and smith. |
Birth
Lately at Malacca, the lady of Lt. C.W. Yates, of a daughter. Shipping On Tue. last the Argo, Capt. Barclay, arrived from Madras, passengers:- Mrs Barclay, Mrs Hadwin, George Caunter, Lt. Hadwin and Mr – an Armenian. Birth On Sat. morning [4th June] Mrs Rodyk, of a son. Death On Mon. evening [30th May] Mr Andrew Cartwright, Master of the Commercial Hotel. Govt. Advert. Notice is hereby given that on Tue. ... will be sold ... at the Hon. Company’s godowns in Beach St., a quantity of decayed rattans and about 80 bags of damaged rice. Q.D. Thompson, Store Keeper. To Be Let Those large and extensive premises no. 238 Beach St., for particulars enquire of Mr Thomas Perkins on the premises. Shipping Country ships ... Passengers by the foregoing ships:- Mrs Oakes, Mrs Scott, Mrs Eyles, Mrs Young, Mrs Maughan, Mrs Thome, Mrs Gifford, Mrs Young. Col. Oakes, Major Young, Capt. Maughan, B.M. Capt. Scott, Capt. Eyles, D. Scott, D. Brown, Lt. Parish, Lt. Skirrow, Lt. Marsden, Lt. Farquharson, Lt. Greig, Lt. Aplin, Lt. Smee, Ensign French, Mr Stedman, Mr Baretto and Master Eyles. On Fri. .. arrived the brig Tyne, Capt. Snowball, Rangoon, passenger Mr John Scott. Auction ... At the house at present occupied by Mr John Dickens, sundry articles of Mahogany and other furniture, plate, Queen’s and Chinaware, glass, cooking utensils etc. ... Shipping The grab ship Khusro, Capt. Miller, arrived on Sat. last from Pegue, passenger Mrs Miller. The Khusro was destined for Bombay but was so much injured by repeated gales of wind as to be under the necessity of bearing up for this port. On Tue. last, anchored in the harbour the brig Hydros, Capt. Williamson, passengers from the Isle of France, Mrs Williamson and Mrs Skene, Mr Moor and Capt. Skene late Commander of the ship Cecilia which was taken by the Semillante French frigate. The Hydros is said to belong to the King of Acheen, as also a small brig which came in company with her, commanded by Capt. Letoille. On Thur. last, the ship Clyde, Capt. Wilson, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta, ... passengers, Mrs Brown and Mrs Friend, Lt. Maxwell and Messrs. McGie and Brown, also Mr Shephard of the Hon. Company’s Bengal Marine service. The Clyde on coming out of the river experienced very severe weather, indeed so much so that Mr Shephard, the Pilot, could not be taken out and has in consequence come on to this place. |
July
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Proclamation
By virtue of a Precept to me directed, I hereby proclaim and give notice that a Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery, in and for Prince of Wales Island, and the places subordinate and annexed thereto will be holden at the Court House at George Town ... James Carnegy, Sheriff. Court of Judicature Douglas Murray, Plaintiff, Joseph Burn, Defendant. On Tue. the 21st of June last, a cause of much expectation came on to be tried before the Hon’ble Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder of this Island and after a full investigation of the merits ... the Recorder pronounced the judgement of the Court, on Monday, the 27th June. ... brought by the Plaintiff, Merchant of Madras, against the Defendant, last Master of the ship General Wellesley, but now resident at Prince of Wales Island, to recover damages against him ... The Plaintiff laid his damage for the loss of his goods ... at Ten Thousand and Eighty two Spanish Dollars and Defendant having been arrested upon a writ and held to special bail, appeared and pleaded Not Guilty ... In the month of March 1806, the ship General Wellesley of which the Defendant and Capt. David Dalrymple were part owners ... Govt. Advert. Auction ... at the H.C. Warehouse, a quantity of Dholl ... H.S. Pearson, Warehouse Keeper. John Brown, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Mr John Brown, of Prince of Wales Island, having been granted this day by the Hon. the Court of Judicature to Messrs. James Scott, Thomas McGee and Daniel Carroll, of the said Island, Executors therein named, all persons having claims against the estate of the deceased are hereby requested forthwith to transmit the same ... Dadaboy Sorabjee, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of Dadaboy Sorabjee, deceased, to be granted to Johannes Narcis, as lawful attorney and agent of Zaccaria Johannes Shircore, of Calcutta, Merchant, an account creditor of the said deceased, of which all persons concerned are hereby directed to take notice. Thos. Raffles, Acting Registrar. |
Death
On Wednesday evening last [6th July] Mr John Brown, after a short but painful illness which he bore with the utmost fortitude and resignation. Mr Brown has left, to regret his loss, an amiable partner to whom he had been lately united – not will the loss of so valuable a member of society be confined to his family. His industry, perseverance and probity have been fully experienced during his residence of more than nine years on this Island. Where in his power he was ever liberal to those who had need of pecuniary assistance. In every respect, viewing the situations which were held by Mr Brown, we have to lament, both as a private friend and a public servant, the decease of an upright, friendly and honest man. Auction ... That large commodious lower roomed bungalow at present occupied by Lt. Gordon, late the property of Wm. Lindesay, situated immediately behind the China Church, ... To Be Let That large and commodious bungalow situated on the road leading to the Water Fall, lately belonging to P. Clark. For particulars enquire of Mr Ogilvie. To Be Let Two upper roomed houses situated on the Penang Road, belonging to Capt. Friar. For particulars apply to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. A. Cartwright, deceased By Order of Mrs Phoebe Cartwright, Administratrix to the Estate of Andrew Cartwright, deceased. To be sold be public auction by Carroll and Scott, at the Commercial Hotel ... the effects of the late A. Cartwright, chiefly consisting of household furniture, plate, glass, china and Queen’s ware, pictures, table linen etc. John Brown, deceased By order of the Executors to be sold by public auction by Carroll and Scott .. the remainder of the effects of the late John Brown, deceased. At his godowns at Ocean Passier, principally consisting of: about 100 bags fresh Gram, Bullocks, Buffaloes, carts, wheel barrows, new and old harnesses, boats, spars, Nebong posts, Pegue plank, also about 500 empty bottles with various other articles. Shipping The brig Trimmer, Capt. Leoan, arrived at this port from Madras on Sat. last:- passengers Mrs Underwood and servant. This vessel brought a few prime hams and cheese, the latter of which were immediately purchased and of the former we believe very few remain. |
August
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Sale
At Mr J. Narcis’ godown in Market St. Gold and embroidered muslins ... To Be Let ... That large well raised lower roomed bungalow situated at the east corner of Love Lane, lately occupied by Capt. Richard Phillips. Apply to Court & Bone. General Orders by Govt. Charles McKinnon, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Directors to succeed Dr. William Dick as Chief Surgeon at this presidency. Dr. White will be pleased to deliver over the General Hospital and Medical Establishments, annexed to that Office to Charles McKinnon, who is accordingly directed to receive charge of the same from this date. By Order of the Hon. the Governor and Council. J.C. Lawrence, Asst. Secy. to Govt. Shipping The ship Troubridge, Capt. Gourlay, arrived in the harbour on Mon. last. from Bombay, having made the passage in nineteen days. Passenger, Dr. Drummond. On Tue. last arrived in the harbour the H.C. ships David Scott, Capt. Locke; and Alnwick Castle, Capt. Prescott , passengers Dr. McKinnon and lady. Deaths At Malacca lately, Mr Rabinell, fiscal? of that place. Mr T-ssulson, leaving a family of eleven children. General Orders by Govt. The exigency of the public service having occasioned the temporary absence of Capt. Thomas Robertson the Superintending Engineer, from this presidency, Capt. Richards, of the Bengal Artillery, is appointed to take charge of that department and authorised to draw a salary of 150 Spanish Dollars per month until further orders. J.C. Lawrence, Acting Secy. to Govt. |
John Brown, deceased.
Auction ... By order of the Executors to the estate of the late John Brown, deceased. ... The whole of those valuable premises situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah lately inhabited by Mr Brown and reaching from the sea face to the Burmah Road. Particulars will be made known on application to Carroll & Scott. ... Appointments Mr John Crawfurd, Asst. Surgeon to the 3rd Regt. Native Cavalry, was appointed Asst. Surgeon for this settlement on the 20th June last. Notice A. Jackson, Sadler and Harness Maker, Leith St. Begs leave to inform the public that he has just received, and has now exposed for sale, a few remarkably neat Buggy and Tandum Harnesses, which may be had at very moderate prices. Auction By John Ogilvie ... All those valuable and extensive premises situated on the east and west sides of Beach St., formerly the property of the late John Perkins and at present belonging to James Farquharson, with the commodious dwelling house thereon. From their centrical situation and being bounded by the sea these premises are particularly adapted for any person engaged in mercantile pursuits. ... Shipping The cutter brig Topaz sailed from Bombay with the fleet and arrived at the same time. This beautiful vessel, we understand, had been purchased for Mr Adrian Koek of Malacca. |
September
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Notice is hereby given that application was this day made ... letters of Administration to the estate and effects of Cuttue Libby, late of Prince of Wales Island ...
Wm. Stuart, Registrar. Notice is hereby given that application was this day made ... letters of Administration to the estate and effects of Libby Tawar Libby, late of Prince of Wales Island ... to be granted to James Scott, of Prince of Wales Island, Planter. William Stuart, Registrar. Advert. John Ogilvie respectfully begs to inform his friends and the public that Mr Francis Hutton has this day become a partner in his concern and that the business heretofore carried on by him in the line of an Auctioneer and Commission Ware House Keeper, will hereafter be conducted by him and Mr Hutton under the firm of Ogilvie and Hutton. ... Advert. Messrs. Carroll and Scott beg leave respectfully to inform their friends and the public that they have this day admitted Mr Archibald McKinnion as a partner in their concern and that the business will hereafter be carried on under the firm of Carroll, Scott and Co. ... Advert. Thomas Randel, Tinman and Brazier, next door to Mr Scully’s, Goldsmith and Jeweller. Begs leave to inform the public that he is ready to undertake any orders with which he may be favoured and which will be executed on the most reasonable terms. Gentlemen’s fowling pieces, pistols etc., carefully cleaned. Shipping The brig Penang, Capt. Greaves, arrived from Malacca on Tue. last: passengers, Mr Lefevre and four Chinese. ... Passenger on the Troubridge for Malacca, Mrs Friend. Advert. Notice is hereby given that after the 12th of this month, all Convicts found out of their masters’ houses or their own lines in the town and country after the gun has fired at 9 o’clock at night will, if apprehended and brought before the Police Magistrate, be sentenced to work with the Jail Convicts in irons for three months ... Geo. Caunter, Police Magistrate. Advert. William Bull, ... a set of new and excellent Hydrometers, for proving spirits ... William Bull will be answerable for the quality of the spirits proved by him ... Advert. Mr Salmon, has for sale, a few pairs of Bengal boots and shoes at low prices. ... Auction By order of Mr M. Lackerstein ... nine bales of damaged Gurrahs and one bale of damaged Chintz landed from the brig Adventure. Shipping On Tue. arrived the schooner Hope, Nacodah Peking, from Malacca, passenger Mr Ambrose. The ship Marian, Capt. Holl, arrived from the eastward having touched at Malacca whence she sailed on the 15th – passenger, Mr Madson. The ship Swallow, Capt. Samuel Stewart, sailed for Bengal on Mon. last – passenger J. Dunbar. The H.C. brig Scourge, Capt. Caunter, is on a cruise surveying the Malay shore for which purpose Jeremiah Macarthy, the Hon. Company’s land surveyor, has embarked on that vessel. |
Court of Judicature
... before the Hon’ble Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder ... when the precepts having been returned by the High Sheriff, the following gentlemen were Sworn on the Grand Jury:- J.P. Hobson – Foreman Q.D. Thompson George Seton Thomas Halyburton D. Forbes D. McCulloch J. Scott D. Brown J.A.S. Williams Thomas McGee Patrick Carnegy John Baird J. Dunbar Patrick Chiene N. Bacon Sir Edmond Stanley then delivered his charge to the Grand Jury, to the following effect ... Shipping ... On the Europa came passengers T.L. Phipps, of this establishment, Mr Barlow, Mr George Gregory and 17 natives. The ship Hunter, Capt. Robson, likewise arrived from Calcutta – passengers Mr John Salmon, Mr Joseph Cowan, Mr William Bull, two Armenians and several natives. The following vessels are about to take their departure without delay – the brig Daphne, Arman, for Rangoon; brig Tyne, Snoball, for Rangoon; brig Betsey, Cotton, for Rangoon ... Godowns for Sale ... in Beach St., the property of Thomas Halyburton ... The space on the Mud Bank belonging to Capt. John Elliot does not extend in front of these premises. Shipping ... The Mary experienced very bad weather and was under the necessity of cutting away her mizzen mast. Passenger on the Mary, Mr Thomas Stalkart. The brig Adventure, Capt. N. Ford, arrived on Tue. from Calcutta ... Passengers, Mr Lackerstein and Mr G. Bryan. The brig Sir Thomas Strange, Capt. Gotting, arrived on Wed. from Tuolsumoway with rice – passengers Mr Smith and Mr McDanell. Birth The lady of C. Mackinnon, of a daughter. Death Lately on board the ship Hunter, Mr. - - ch, late schoolmaster at Calcutta. Death James Scott On Tue. night last, at half past eleven o’clock, departed this life, James Scott, at his house at Scotland, Mr Scott had experienced only a short illness. We believe we may safely venture to affirm that, by the death of this almost father of the Island, taking his multifarious concerns in every point of view, the community, especially the poorer part of it, will feel a heavy loss. His abilities, both commercial and political, have been so often called forth on public occasions, generally indeed for the public service, and are so universally acknowledged, that any comment or eulogium of ours would be superfluous. His remains were attended with an impressive degree of solemnity by almost every European inhabitant on the Island and by a great concourse of the natives. |
October
Tomb Stone
A stone having been found in clearing away the Marine Lascar Huts, of which a copy is inserted below – Notice is hereby given that such Stone will be delivered to any person claiming the same, on their payment of this advertisement. C.W.H. Wright, Asst. to the Marine Store-Keeper.
A stone having been found in clearing away the Marine Lascar Huts, of which a copy is inserted below – Notice is hereby given that such Stone will be delivered to any person claiming the same, on their payment of this advertisement. C.W.H. Wright, Asst. to the Marine Store-Keeper.
To the Memory of
Nicollas Van Deurs
The infant son of
G.A.V. Deurs Esq.
Of the Danish E.I. Comps. Service
Born in Bengal
23rd April 1802
Died on the passage to
Europe on Board the Maria
In sight of Penang
9th July 1804
Nicollas Van Deurs
The infant son of
G.A.V. Deurs Esq.
Of the Danish E.I. Comps. Service
Born in Bengal
23rd April 1802
Died on the passage to
Europe on Board the Maria
In sight of Penang
9th July 1804
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To Be Let
The house in Love Lane, next to the premises occupied by Dr. Wight, of the Royal Navy. For particulars enquire of Mr Ferrao. General Orders Asst. Surgeon Crawford, having reported his arrival at this Presidency, pursuant to the orders of the Right Hon. the Governor General in Council, Mr Crawford is directed to do duty at the General Hospital under the directions of the Head Surgeon. J.C. Lawrence, Asst. Secy. to Govt. Shipping The H.C. ship Walmer Castle, Capt. Dodds, left harbour on Thur. bound for China. Passenger William Parry. The H.C. schooner Scourge is at present employed in buoying off the southern passage under the direction of Jeremiah Macarthy. On Sun. last arrived in the harbour the brig Thopick, Nacodah Syed Ally, from Tellicherry, which she left on the 30th Aug. Passenger, Dr. Crawford. To Be Let ... That neat and commodious little bungalow lately occupied by Mr Conductor Grimwood and situated on the Burmah Road. For particulars enquire of Messrs. Court and Bone. Advert. Mr Salmon, begs leave to return his thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement for the kind patronage he has experienced and informs them that as he is about to proceed to Bengal ... Local News On Wednesday, the eight convicts who robbed Mrs Johanna da Silva and who had been tried in the Court of Judicature and found guilty were flogged at the cart’s tail through most of the principal streets of George Town – seven of these prisoners are to be kept to hard labour in irons for two years, the other one for three years. To Be Let - ... That spacious, commodious and very eligibly situated bungalow on the North Beach at present occupied by Major James Dewars, for particulars apply to Mr J. McCarthy. Sheriff’s Sale Anna Cordell versus Armohun Notice is hereby given that ... certain grounds ... the property of the said Armohun ... in satisfaction of certain sums due to the above named Anna Cordell ... Shipping The ship Wyndham, Capt. Friend, arrived in the harbour on Tue. last, from China, last from Malacca, whence came passengers Thomas Raffles and his lady. Capt. David Ross of the Madras Artillery and some of the detachment lately doing duty at Malacca came round to the presidency on the Wyndham. |
Alexander Nicholson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that applications was this day made to the Hon. the Court of Judicature ... for letters of Administration to the estate and effects of Alexander Nicholson, late Gunner of H.M. ship Java, deceased, to be granted to Ann Nicholson, as widow of the deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. Sheriff’s Sale Paul Tate versus Tandarien Notice is hereby given that on Mon. ... will be sold by Sheriff’s Sale certain grounds situated in the district of ... the property of the said Tandarien .. in satisfaction of certain sums due to the above named Paul Tate ... Thomas McQuoid, Sheriff. To Be Let The upper roomed house with spacious godowns below – situated in Church St. and at the corner of Penang St., at present occupied by Mr Snadden, to whom apply for particulars. General Orders by Govt. ... Mr Asst. Surgeon Crawford is directed to assist the Head Surgeon in the care of the sick of the Convicts and Polygar Prisoners and Mr Asst. Surgeon Chalmers in attending to the Native sick and such other duties as may be allotted to him by the Head Surgeon at the General Hospital. J.C. Lawrence, Asst. Secy. to Govt. Shipping The ship Farquhar, Capt. Sinclair, sailed for Calcutta on Mon. Passenger Mr Douglas Murray. The brig L’Union, Capt. Doig, sailed for Malacca on Thur., passenger John Shaw. Births Lately at the house of Dr. White, the lady of Capt. Mansell of H.M. 65th Regt. of a daughter. Mrs VanDockum, of twins, a boy and a girl, which, with the mother, are in perfect health. Marriage Lately, Henry Rogers to Mrs Phoebe Cartwright. Death At Calcutta, Mrs Avetmall, an Armenian lady, aged 27 years, universally regretted. This lady was the wife of Mr Abraham Avetmall and Aunt of Mr Johannes Narcis. |
November
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Court of Judicature
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provision of H.M.’s Charter of Justice ... for the purposes directed by the said Charter, of which all persons concerned are required to take notice. Wm. Young, Clerk of the Crown. Court House, George Town. Auction By Carroll, Scott & Co. On the premises of Mr J.G. Willson, Beach St. On Wed. the 16th instant ... The valuable effects of that gentleman, consisting of household furniture, plate, glassware, Chinaware, Madeira wine, etc. With other various other articles. Particulars of which will be circulated in handbills. Valuable Premises To be sold at public auction ... All those valuable and spacious premises, the property of Mr J.G. Willson, situated on the west side of Beach St., George Town and directly opposite the godowns of Thomas Halyburton. Conditions of sale ... Sheriff’s Sale W.E. Phillips and T. McQuoid, Executors and Trustees to the estate of the late Christopher Smith of this Island versus Chaun Khan. Notice is hereby given that on Mon. the ... will be sold by Sheriff’s Sale certain grounds situated in George Town, Tanjong Penaigre District ... the grounds are the property of Chaun Khaun, seized by order ... in satisfaction of certain sums due to eh above named W.E. Phillips and T. McQuoid, Executors and Trustees of eh estate of the late Christopher Smith, ... Thomas McQuoid, Sheriff. Court of Judicature On Thur. last John Hewitt, one of the Attorneys of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench at Westminster, was admitted and sworn an Attorney and Solicitor of the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island. Shipping/Trade News The ship Commerce, Capt. Eaton, arrived on Sun. morning last from Rangoon, which place she left on the 13th ult. The trade of that place is at present very dull; piece goods procurable as cheap in the Rangoon market as at Madras. The only investment likely to being a tolerable price is Nicobar cocoa-nuts which are seven rupees per hundred. A new ship building for Mr Nathaniel Bacon, burthen about 500 tons is nearly ready for launching, she is spoken very highly of, both as to strength and beauty. Messrs. Turner and Montgomery have a ship on the stocks of about 300 tons burthen. |
Rangoon News
The timber, cutch and stick lack which are brought to the Rangoon market have been monopolized by a company of native merchants who have obtained a grant from the King of Ava for that purpose – like other monopolies, however, it will of course affect the price only for a short period. His Majesty of Ava has, according to custom made his annual claim on the inhabitants of Rangoon to prepare for war:- the present demand is for 2000 men, each providing himself with a musket: in default of which he must pay the sum of ticals 350, in flowered silver (Sp. Drs. 175) His Majesty has at last accomplished a work which has engaged his attention for a considerable time past, that of casting a bell of most costly materials, weighing at least sixty tons. The removal of this bell across a rapid river and hanging it afterwards is considered by His Majesty a work of such magnitude and labour that he has desired the attendance at Ava of Capt. James Taylor, Mr Montgomery, the builder, and several others, to assist in performing it. Shipping The brig Pegu, Capt. N. Reambois, under Burmah colours, arrived from Rangoon on Tuesday last. The ship “Lord Minto,” Capt. Greig, sailed for Calcutta, yesterday evening: Passengers – D. McCulloch and D. Forbes. John Israel, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of John Israel, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomasia Him, as widow to the said deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. James Scott, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of James Scott, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Robert Scott, as son of the said deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. Shipping ... Same day arrived the brig Juno, Capt. Thomas Brady, from Calcutta – passengers Mr Young and eleven natives. Lawrence Poow, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of Lawrence Poow, deceased, ... to be granted to Elizabeth Jeany as widow of the deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. |
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Lt.-Col. T. Polhill, deceased
W.E. Phillips and G. Caunter, Complainants versus Lt. Col. T. Polhill, deceased. The complainants in the above cause as Trustees of the said estate have filed a Bill in the Hon. the Court of Judicature ... praying to be relieved and discharged from the trust and management of the estate of Thomas Polhill, late Lieutenant Colonel in the service of the Hon. the United East India Company, deceased, and to recover certain sums due to them as Trustees ... the heir or heirs at Law of the said estate are hereby required and directed to be and appear in the said court of Judicature on the 20th day of March next or otherwise to cause some person or persons to appear on his or their behalf for his or their interest to answer the said Bill and to defend his or their right to the Lands in the said Bill mentioned. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. |
John Brown, deceased
By order of the Executors ... sold at auction ... all that valuable piece or parcel of ground situated on the North Beach between the premises of Thomas Raffles and Patrick Chiene, measuring ... Shipping The ship Solimanee, Capt. Dodds from China, last from Malacca, arrived on Sun. last. Passengers, Lt. Smee of the Bombay Marine, Capt. Doig, Mr J. Winter and Mr Thorick. The ship Lord Minto, Capt. Greig, sailed for Calcutta yesterday evening: Passengers D. McCulloch and D. Forbes. |
Court of Judicature
Patrick Chiene, Plaintiff. James Douglas, Defendant
The question for the opinion of the Court was whether under the circumstances of this case the following words, underwritten upon a bill of exchange, viz “6th of May 1808, non accepted, J. Douglas” – amounted in point of law to an acceptance of it, so as to charge the defendant in this action. Sir Edmond Stanley, the Recorder, on this day delivered his opinion to the following effect. This was an action brought by the Plaintiff, an Indorsee of a foreign bill of exchange, for the sum of one thousand Star Pagodas, against the Defendant, an Acceptor. The bill was drawn by O.W. Fermie, upon the Defendant, a resident of this Island and dated Negapatam, 16th September 1807, in favour of John Hunt Esq. or order, payable at thirty days sight and appears to have been endorsed by the Payee to Messrs. Dalrymple and Greig and by them to Alexander Woodcock and by him to the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff proved that the name of J. Douglas, subscribed at the foot of the bill, and the date, were of the Defendant’s hand writing ; and the hand writing of the Payee, the first Indorsor was admitted ; but upon the production of the Bill itself, the words non-accepted appeared on the face of the bill written over the name, in a different hand writing: upon the first view of the bill, Sir E. Stanley said he confessed he was inclined in favour of the Plaintiff. It struck him on seeing it, that this bill had originally been actually accepted by the Defendant in the usual way, by writing the date and his name; and that the words non accepted had been written afterwards, at a different time and by a different hand, without the privity of the Plaintiff, with a view to revoke, cancel or retract that acceptance; or for the purpose of deceiving the Plaintiff and endeavouring it give it a different import from that which it originally conveyed and if the fact had been so, he should have though that an acceptance once made and delivered to the bearer could not be revoked, or cancelled after by any act of the Defendant’s or any other acting by his orders and that nothing could discharge the Defendant from his liability, but payment or some act of waver or exoneration by the holder – this ambiguous and doubtful state in which the bill appeared made it necessary to go into extrinsic evidence of explanation to see how, under the circumstances, at what time and for what reasons this writing had been so made; accordingly three or four witnesses were examined on the part of the Plaintiff from whose testimony the following facts and special circumstances appeared in evidence.
That in the month of April last, the Plaintiff, who resides in this Island, for the first time presented this bill for acceptance here, to Edward Essex Capes, the agent or clerk of the Defendant, who transacted his business during his absence at Calcutta and that he absolutely refused to accept it – on the ground of the Defendant’s not having any effects of the Drawer’s – that the Defendant having soon after returned to this Island, the Plaintiff’s clerk, Philip Jeremy, brought this bill again to the house of the Defendant for acceptance and presented it to him in the presence of Edward William Horne, the Defendant’s clerk – that the Defendant refused to accept it and did not keep it for consideration but returned it without delay to the Plaintiff’s clerk, dishonoured and intimated to him that if he wished it he would even write his refusal upon it – however, nothing was then written upon it ; but the Plaintiff’s clerk took it away, considering that the Defendant had refused to accept it ; which he communicated to the Plaintiff and returned the bill to him – observing to him, at the same time, that the Defendant had said he would write his refusal to accept it, if it was desired ; upon which Plaintiff immediately sent his clerk back to the Defendant with a request from him that if he did not intend to accept the bill he would mention it upon the bill or write upon it what he wished or liked – that the clerk immediately returned a second time to the Defendant’s house, with the bill, and delivered the message to the Defendant; in consequence of which Edward William Horne, the Defendant’s clerk, by the Defendant’s direction, wrote the works non accepted upon the bill in presence of Plaintiff’s clerk and that Philip Jeremy, the Plaintiff’s clerk, conceiving that the Plaintiff would not be satisfied with this certificate of non acceptance written by Defendant’s clerk, unless Defendant himself signed his own name under it, the Defendant consented to do so and wrote J. Douglas with his own hand, under the words non accepted. Philip Jeremy then said “that was all Mr Chiene wanted,” and took away the bill; understanding that by this writing it was completely dishonoured; as Defendant himself did; but upon showing the bill with this writing upon it to the Plaintiff, upon his return, he sent him back a third time to the Defendant with a request from him that he would write the date on the bill; which the Defendant accordingly did with his own hand; Plaintiff’s clerk still understanding that the bill was dishonoured; that the Defendant, when he desired his clerk to write non accepted, seemed disinclined to write anything himself upon the bill, but signed his name and the date under the words non accepted, with his own hand at the instance of the Plaintiff’s clerk.
It appeared that the Defendant had no effects of the Drawer’s in his hands, wither at the time the bill was drawn or when it was presented for acceptance or since; that there had been some dealings between the Drawer and the Defendant relative to a ship which the Defendant repaired for him in August 1807, for which the Drawer had been indebted to him 1,600 dollars and for which he gave the Defendant a bill on Calcutta; and that, in a letter of advice the Drawer promised to send some goods to the Defendant, which he never sent; and that no provision for this bill ever came to the Defendant’s hands, It appeared, the bill was protested for non payment on the 17th September last. The question made for the opinion of the Court is whether the Plaintiff has a right to recover the amount of this bill of exchange from the Defendant.
Sir Stanley said he thought that two facts might fairly be deduced from this evidence – 1st, that the Defendant did not mean or intend, by this writing, to accept this bill, or to induce the Plaintiff to think that he had accepted it; 2nd, that the Plaintiff knew and was perfectly apprized of the Defendant’s intention to dishonour the bill in the most explicit and authentic manner. But still, it is insisted by the Plaintiff that there is a stubborn and inflexible rule of law and custom of merchants, that if the Drawee underwrites anything upon a bill of exchange, be it what it may, (or defaces or obliterates it) that this shall amount to an acceptance and bind him to pay the bill to the holder: nay, that this rule is so strong and cogent, that even a refusal to accept, which would be a sufficient dishonour of the bill if expressed by words, shall yet, if declared by writing upon the bill, under any circumstances, bind the Drawee so writing as acceptor of it; now, as certainty is so desirable in all commercial transactions and particularly with respect to bills of exchange, the free negotiation of which are of so much consequence to the commercial world; if such a rule does exist by the law of England, of which the law and custom of merchants forms a part, the rule ought not to be relaxed in favour of the Defendant; although, in his particular case it may seem to impose a hardship upon him, to be compelled to pay a bill for which he has received no value from the drawer: to be sure, if he has once accepted the bill, that would be no defence for him as against the Plaintiff; but he insists, he never did; he said that this case appeared to him to have more a case of novelty than difficulty in it and like all other points of law must be determined upon principle and on authorities; wherefore, in order to elucidate this question, it will be proper to consider 1st, what a bill of exchange is and the nature and use of that commercial security; 2nd, what an acceptance of such bill is and the nature and ground of the liability and obligation which it imposes upon the acceptor as between him and the other parties to the bill; 3rd, the authorities and adjudged cases in the law of England and the law of merchants as applicable to this case ...
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Patrick Chiene, Plaintiff. James Douglas, Defendant
The question for the opinion of the Court was whether under the circumstances of this case the following words, underwritten upon a bill of exchange, viz “6th of May 1808, non accepted, J. Douglas” – amounted in point of law to an acceptance of it, so as to charge the defendant in this action. Sir Edmond Stanley, the Recorder, on this day delivered his opinion to the following effect. This was an action brought by the Plaintiff, an Indorsee of a foreign bill of exchange, for the sum of one thousand Star Pagodas, against the Defendant, an Acceptor. The bill was drawn by O.W. Fermie, upon the Defendant, a resident of this Island and dated Negapatam, 16th September 1807, in favour of John Hunt Esq. or order, payable at thirty days sight and appears to have been endorsed by the Payee to Messrs. Dalrymple and Greig and by them to Alexander Woodcock and by him to the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff proved that the name of J. Douglas, subscribed at the foot of the bill, and the date, were of the Defendant’s hand writing ; and the hand writing of the Payee, the first Indorsor was admitted ; but upon the production of the Bill itself, the words non-accepted appeared on the face of the bill written over the name, in a different hand writing: upon the first view of the bill, Sir E. Stanley said he confessed he was inclined in favour of the Plaintiff. It struck him on seeing it, that this bill had originally been actually accepted by the Defendant in the usual way, by writing the date and his name; and that the words non accepted had been written afterwards, at a different time and by a different hand, without the privity of the Plaintiff, with a view to revoke, cancel or retract that acceptance; or for the purpose of deceiving the Plaintiff and endeavouring it give it a different import from that which it originally conveyed and if the fact had been so, he should have though that an acceptance once made and delivered to the bearer could not be revoked, or cancelled after by any act of the Defendant’s or any other acting by his orders and that nothing could discharge the Defendant from his liability, but payment or some act of waver or exoneration by the holder – this ambiguous and doubtful state in which the bill appeared made it necessary to go into extrinsic evidence of explanation to see how, under the circumstances, at what time and for what reasons this writing had been so made; accordingly three or four witnesses were examined on the part of the Plaintiff from whose testimony the following facts and special circumstances appeared in evidence.
That in the month of April last, the Plaintiff, who resides in this Island, for the first time presented this bill for acceptance here, to Edward Essex Capes, the agent or clerk of the Defendant, who transacted his business during his absence at Calcutta and that he absolutely refused to accept it – on the ground of the Defendant’s not having any effects of the Drawer’s – that the Defendant having soon after returned to this Island, the Plaintiff’s clerk, Philip Jeremy, brought this bill again to the house of the Defendant for acceptance and presented it to him in the presence of Edward William Horne, the Defendant’s clerk – that the Defendant refused to accept it and did not keep it for consideration but returned it without delay to the Plaintiff’s clerk, dishonoured and intimated to him that if he wished it he would even write his refusal upon it – however, nothing was then written upon it ; but the Plaintiff’s clerk took it away, considering that the Defendant had refused to accept it ; which he communicated to the Plaintiff and returned the bill to him – observing to him, at the same time, that the Defendant had said he would write his refusal to accept it, if it was desired ; upon which Plaintiff immediately sent his clerk back to the Defendant with a request from him that if he did not intend to accept the bill he would mention it upon the bill or write upon it what he wished or liked – that the clerk immediately returned a second time to the Defendant’s house, with the bill, and delivered the message to the Defendant; in consequence of which Edward William Horne, the Defendant’s clerk, by the Defendant’s direction, wrote the works non accepted upon the bill in presence of Plaintiff’s clerk and that Philip Jeremy, the Plaintiff’s clerk, conceiving that the Plaintiff would not be satisfied with this certificate of non acceptance written by Defendant’s clerk, unless Defendant himself signed his own name under it, the Defendant consented to do so and wrote J. Douglas with his own hand, under the words non accepted. Philip Jeremy then said “that was all Mr Chiene wanted,” and took away the bill; understanding that by this writing it was completely dishonoured; as Defendant himself did; but upon showing the bill with this writing upon it to the Plaintiff, upon his return, he sent him back a third time to the Defendant with a request from him that he would write the date on the bill; which the Defendant accordingly did with his own hand; Plaintiff’s clerk still understanding that the bill was dishonoured; that the Defendant, when he desired his clerk to write non accepted, seemed disinclined to write anything himself upon the bill, but signed his name and the date under the words non accepted, with his own hand at the instance of the Plaintiff’s clerk.
It appeared that the Defendant had no effects of the Drawer’s in his hands, wither at the time the bill was drawn or when it was presented for acceptance or since; that there had been some dealings between the Drawer and the Defendant relative to a ship which the Defendant repaired for him in August 1807, for which the Drawer had been indebted to him 1,600 dollars and for which he gave the Defendant a bill on Calcutta; and that, in a letter of advice the Drawer promised to send some goods to the Defendant, which he never sent; and that no provision for this bill ever came to the Defendant’s hands, It appeared, the bill was protested for non payment on the 17th September last. The question made for the opinion of the Court is whether the Plaintiff has a right to recover the amount of this bill of exchange from the Defendant.
Sir Stanley said he thought that two facts might fairly be deduced from this evidence – 1st, that the Defendant did not mean or intend, by this writing, to accept this bill, or to induce the Plaintiff to think that he had accepted it; 2nd, that the Plaintiff knew and was perfectly apprized of the Defendant’s intention to dishonour the bill in the most explicit and authentic manner. But still, it is insisted by the Plaintiff that there is a stubborn and inflexible rule of law and custom of merchants, that if the Drawee underwrites anything upon a bill of exchange, be it what it may, (or defaces or obliterates it) that this shall amount to an acceptance and bind him to pay the bill to the holder: nay, that this rule is so strong and cogent, that even a refusal to accept, which would be a sufficient dishonour of the bill if expressed by words, shall yet, if declared by writing upon the bill, under any circumstances, bind the Drawee so writing as acceptor of it; now, as certainty is so desirable in all commercial transactions and particularly with respect to bills of exchange, the free negotiation of which are of so much consequence to the commercial world; if such a rule does exist by the law of England, of which the law and custom of merchants forms a part, the rule ought not to be relaxed in favour of the Defendant; although, in his particular case it may seem to impose a hardship upon him, to be compelled to pay a bill for which he has received no value from the drawer: to be sure, if he has once accepted the bill, that would be no defence for him as against the Plaintiff; but he insists, he never did; he said that this case appeared to him to have more a case of novelty than difficulty in it and like all other points of law must be determined upon principle and on authorities; wherefore, in order to elucidate this question, it will be proper to consider 1st, what a bill of exchange is and the nature and use of that commercial security; 2nd, what an acceptance of such bill is and the nature and ground of the liability and obligation which it imposes upon the acceptor as between him and the other parties to the bill; 3rd, the authorities and adjudged cases in the law of England and the law of merchants as applicable to this case ...
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Marriage
At Malacca, Mr Adrian Lefevre to Miss Thellusson Birth At Malacca, the lady of Billington Loftie, of twins. Notice W.E. Phillips and G. Caunter, Plaintiffs Thomas Polhill, the eldest son and Heir at Law of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased. Whereas the Plaintiffs in the above cause as Trustees ... praying to be relieved and discharged from the trust and management of the estate of the said Thomas Polhill, deceased, ... Auction By Carroll, Scott & Co. ... A piece or parcel of ground situated on the south side of the Burmah Rd., directly opposite the premises of J.C. Lawrence estimated to contain 1 Orlong, 4 Jumbas. |
Auction
... All those valuable and spacious premises, the property of J.G. Willson, situated on the west side of Beach St., George Town and directly opposite the godowns of Thomas Halyburton. ... Marriage On Tue. last [ 22nd Nov.] by the Rev’d. Padre P. Miguel, Mr Anthony Dragon to Miss Martha Rosell. John Brown, deceased By order of the Executors, to be sold at auction by Carroll, Scott & Co., on Mon. next the 28th instant. A piece or parcel of ground situated on the east side of Beach St. George Town, bounded as follows:- East by the sea, 24 feet ; West, by Beach St, 20 feet ; North, by Mr Scott’s ground, 80 feet ; South, by Kadie Maydeen’s ground, 80 feet. Estimated to contain eleven square Jumbas. Conditions as usual. |
Court of Judicature
Petruse Carrapit – Plaintiff. James Douglas, Defendant.
This was an action on the case brought by the Plaintiff against the Defendant, matter of the ship “Europa” to recover the sum of 379 dollars, being the value of a certain bale of piece goods which the Defendant had undertaken to carry for freight from Calcutta to Prince of Wales Island and which with several other bales of goods were shipped on board the Defendant’s ship and consigned to the Plaintiff; but which, by the negligence of the Defendant or his officers had never been delivered and was wholly lost to the Plaintiff. ... certain parcels of which had been consigned to the Plaintiff and certain other parcels to Mr Johannes Narcis, of this Island. ... were marked with the same mark with those consigned to Mr Johannes Narcis – and that, on the arrival of the ship at this Island, in the month of May last, several bales of goods consigned to Mr Johannes Narcis, were delivered by the Chief Officer to a servant of Mr Johannes Narcis who brought a boat alongside the ship to receive them and on receipt delivered up to the Defendant the bill of lading of the bales consigned to him and that all the Plaintiff’s parcels, save the one in question, were delivered to the Plaintiff – who, however, retained his bill of lading, until the bale of goods which was missing should be delivered to him – but, after strict search, it could not be found and was supposed to have been delivered by mistake into Mr Johannes Narcis’ boat or to some other person ; so that in effect it was lost to the Plaintiff. Sir E. Stanley was clearly of opinion that the Plaintiff had a right to recover. By law, a person who undertakes to carry goods for hire, either by land or sea, is bound to make good all losses ... Defendant is clearly answerable in this action – Verdict for the Plaintiff, for 344 Spanish Dollars, with costs.
Court of Judicature
Cuthbert Fenwick – Plaintiff. George Caunter, Defendant.
This was an action brought by the Plaintiff for money had and received by the Defendant to his use in order to recover back the sum of 394 dollars, which the Plaintiff alleged he had been unjustly compelled to pay by the Defendant, or in consequence of an order made by him when he was Acting Superintendant of the Island, in the year 1797, in a cause wherein British subjects were parties, over whom the Superintendants had no jurisdiction. Defendant pleaded the general issue non assumpsit, and the statute of limitation and also that the act complained of was done by him in the exercise of certain judicial authorities, conferred by the regulations of the Governor General in Council of Bengal, bearing the date 1st August 1794. It appeared in evidence that one Charles Cowley, deceased, was in the year 1797 seized in fee of certain premises in Brach Street, under a conveyance from one Thomas Layton who obtained a grant of several parcels of land from the Lt.-Governor of the Island, under the authority of the Company ; and that Cowley, on the 3rd August 1797 mortgaged the premises for the sum of 300 dollars to Messrs. Young and Brown ; that the mortgage was registered immediately after nut that the original title deeds was not delivered over to the Mortgagee but remained in the possession of Cowley the Mortgagor ; and that he having become indebted to the Company in a sum of 394 Spanish dollars for wheat and other articles purchased by him and being called upon for payment deposited the original title deed of the mortgaged premises in the Defendant’s possession as a security for the debt ; that Plaintiff Fenwick on the 10th Nov. 1797 took an assignment of the mortgage executed by Cowley to Young and Brown for 300 dollars which he paid to them and that the Mortgagor having soon afterwards quitted the Island, without paying the debt due to the Company, the Defendant, who was then the acting Superintendant, threatened to proceed against Cowley and to levy the debt out of the premises in Beach Street, in reference of which the Plaintiff, who was assignee of the mortgage, on the 20th Nov. 1797, paid to the Defendant the sum of 394 dollars and took Defendant’s receipt for it, as for so much received by him for the use of teh Company, in discharge of Cowley’s debt to them and at the same time delivered to the Plaintiff the particulars of Cowley’s account and the original title deed of the mortgaged premises.
It appears that Cowley soon after returned to the Island and Plaintiff alleged that he denied the justice of the debt and refused to give Plaintiff credit for it, of which, however, no evidence was given; Plaintiff in a few days after viz. 11th Dec. 1797, obtained a further mortgage from Cowley of his equity of redemption in the premises in Brach Street for the sum of 900 dollars – which included the original mortgage debt of 300 dollars but it did not appear of what particulars the remainder of the consideration of the new mortgage consisted or whether Plaintiff had charged Cowley with the 394 dollars paid to the Defendant on his account – that the Plaintiff the year after sold the mortgaged premises for 825 dollars – and afterwards in 1803, again sold the same premises for 2,000 dollars – having erected a small building upon it, which it was proved cost him about 200 dollars.
It was insisted for the Plaintiff that Defendant had acted irregularly and illegally in proceeding to enforce the payment of Cowley’s debt out of the mortgaged premises; that he had no jurisdiction to enforce payment of any debt against the person or property of a British subject; that it was so much money extorted from him by the Defendant taking advantage of his situation ; and therefore, that he had a right to recover it back in this action. For Defendant it was proved that he was acting Superintendant of this Island in the year 1797, and the regulations of the Governor General in Council 1st August 1794, were proved, conferred certain judicial powers upon the Superintendant of this Island and particularly with respect to the recovery of claims against British subjects; the Superintendants were authorised to enforce their orders by requesting them to comply, or quit the Island and it was also proved that Cowley was justly indebted to the Company in the sum paid by the Plaintiff to the Defendant and the Defendant had soon after paid it into the treasury to the use of the Company. It also appeared, in evidence, that jurisdiction had been in fact frequently so exercised over British subjects.
Sir E. Stanley was of opinion that under the circumstances of this case, the Plaintiff had no right to recover this action for money ... and that the law and justice of the case both concurring, there must be a verdict for the Defendant, with costs.
Court of Judicature
W.E. Phillips and G. Caunter, Plaintiffs, versus Thomas Polhill, the eldest son and heir at Law of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, Defendant.
Whereas the Plaintiffs in the above cause, as Trustees of the said Estate, having filed a Bill in the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island, on the Equity side, praying to be relieved and discharged from the trust and management of the Estate of the said Thomas Polhill, deceased, late a Lt.-Col. in the service of the Hon. the United East India Company, (who heretofore resided in this Island and died seized of an Estate in lands and tenements therein) and to recover certain sums of money alleged to be due to them as Trustees aforesaid, a summons in the nature of a subpoena has issued to the Sheriff of Prince of Wales Island, requiring him to summons the said Thomas Polhill, the Heir at Law of the said Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, to appear in the said Court of Judicature on Friday the 11th November instant to answer the said Bill ; and the Sheriff has returned that the said Thomas Polhill is not to be found within his Bailiwick; but it is alleged that he is now in the Province of Bengal, serving in the forces of the Hon. the East India Company or elsewhere in their territories in India; It is therefore ordered by the said Court that the said Thomas Polhill do appear in the said Court on or before the 20th March next or cause an appearance to be entered for him and an answer to be filed to the said Bill; and that he do defend his right to the Lands and Premises in the said Bill mentioned, if any he had; or otherwise, the said Court will proceed as to Justice may appertain. 25th Nov. 1808.
Petruse Carrapit – Plaintiff. James Douglas, Defendant.
This was an action on the case brought by the Plaintiff against the Defendant, matter of the ship “Europa” to recover the sum of 379 dollars, being the value of a certain bale of piece goods which the Defendant had undertaken to carry for freight from Calcutta to Prince of Wales Island and which with several other bales of goods were shipped on board the Defendant’s ship and consigned to the Plaintiff; but which, by the negligence of the Defendant or his officers had never been delivered and was wholly lost to the Plaintiff. ... certain parcels of which had been consigned to the Plaintiff and certain other parcels to Mr Johannes Narcis, of this Island. ... were marked with the same mark with those consigned to Mr Johannes Narcis – and that, on the arrival of the ship at this Island, in the month of May last, several bales of goods consigned to Mr Johannes Narcis, were delivered by the Chief Officer to a servant of Mr Johannes Narcis who brought a boat alongside the ship to receive them and on receipt delivered up to the Defendant the bill of lading of the bales consigned to him and that all the Plaintiff’s parcels, save the one in question, were delivered to the Plaintiff – who, however, retained his bill of lading, until the bale of goods which was missing should be delivered to him – but, after strict search, it could not be found and was supposed to have been delivered by mistake into Mr Johannes Narcis’ boat or to some other person ; so that in effect it was lost to the Plaintiff. Sir E. Stanley was clearly of opinion that the Plaintiff had a right to recover. By law, a person who undertakes to carry goods for hire, either by land or sea, is bound to make good all losses ... Defendant is clearly answerable in this action – Verdict for the Plaintiff, for 344 Spanish Dollars, with costs.
Court of Judicature
Cuthbert Fenwick – Plaintiff. George Caunter, Defendant.
This was an action brought by the Plaintiff for money had and received by the Defendant to his use in order to recover back the sum of 394 dollars, which the Plaintiff alleged he had been unjustly compelled to pay by the Defendant, or in consequence of an order made by him when he was Acting Superintendant of the Island, in the year 1797, in a cause wherein British subjects were parties, over whom the Superintendants had no jurisdiction. Defendant pleaded the general issue non assumpsit, and the statute of limitation and also that the act complained of was done by him in the exercise of certain judicial authorities, conferred by the regulations of the Governor General in Council of Bengal, bearing the date 1st August 1794. It appeared in evidence that one Charles Cowley, deceased, was in the year 1797 seized in fee of certain premises in Brach Street, under a conveyance from one Thomas Layton who obtained a grant of several parcels of land from the Lt.-Governor of the Island, under the authority of the Company ; and that Cowley, on the 3rd August 1797 mortgaged the premises for the sum of 300 dollars to Messrs. Young and Brown ; that the mortgage was registered immediately after nut that the original title deeds was not delivered over to the Mortgagee but remained in the possession of Cowley the Mortgagor ; and that he having become indebted to the Company in a sum of 394 Spanish dollars for wheat and other articles purchased by him and being called upon for payment deposited the original title deed of the mortgaged premises in the Defendant’s possession as a security for the debt ; that Plaintiff Fenwick on the 10th Nov. 1797 took an assignment of the mortgage executed by Cowley to Young and Brown for 300 dollars which he paid to them and that the Mortgagor having soon afterwards quitted the Island, without paying the debt due to the Company, the Defendant, who was then the acting Superintendant, threatened to proceed against Cowley and to levy the debt out of the premises in Beach Street, in reference of which the Plaintiff, who was assignee of the mortgage, on the 20th Nov. 1797, paid to the Defendant the sum of 394 dollars and took Defendant’s receipt for it, as for so much received by him for the use of teh Company, in discharge of Cowley’s debt to them and at the same time delivered to the Plaintiff the particulars of Cowley’s account and the original title deed of the mortgaged premises.
It appears that Cowley soon after returned to the Island and Plaintiff alleged that he denied the justice of the debt and refused to give Plaintiff credit for it, of which, however, no evidence was given; Plaintiff in a few days after viz. 11th Dec. 1797, obtained a further mortgage from Cowley of his equity of redemption in the premises in Brach Street for the sum of 900 dollars – which included the original mortgage debt of 300 dollars but it did not appear of what particulars the remainder of the consideration of the new mortgage consisted or whether Plaintiff had charged Cowley with the 394 dollars paid to the Defendant on his account – that the Plaintiff the year after sold the mortgaged premises for 825 dollars – and afterwards in 1803, again sold the same premises for 2,000 dollars – having erected a small building upon it, which it was proved cost him about 200 dollars.
It was insisted for the Plaintiff that Defendant had acted irregularly and illegally in proceeding to enforce the payment of Cowley’s debt out of the mortgaged premises; that he had no jurisdiction to enforce payment of any debt against the person or property of a British subject; that it was so much money extorted from him by the Defendant taking advantage of his situation ; and therefore, that he had a right to recover it back in this action. For Defendant it was proved that he was acting Superintendant of this Island in the year 1797, and the regulations of the Governor General in Council 1st August 1794, were proved, conferred certain judicial powers upon the Superintendant of this Island and particularly with respect to the recovery of claims against British subjects; the Superintendants were authorised to enforce their orders by requesting them to comply, or quit the Island and it was also proved that Cowley was justly indebted to the Company in the sum paid by the Plaintiff to the Defendant and the Defendant had soon after paid it into the treasury to the use of the Company. It also appeared, in evidence, that jurisdiction had been in fact frequently so exercised over British subjects.
Sir E. Stanley was of opinion that under the circumstances of this case, the Plaintiff had no right to recover this action for money ... and that the law and justice of the case both concurring, there must be a verdict for the Defendant, with costs.
Court of Judicature
W.E. Phillips and G. Caunter, Plaintiffs, versus Thomas Polhill, the eldest son and heir at Law of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, Defendant.
Whereas the Plaintiffs in the above cause, as Trustees of the said Estate, having filed a Bill in the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island, on the Equity side, praying to be relieved and discharged from the trust and management of the Estate of the said Thomas Polhill, deceased, late a Lt.-Col. in the service of the Hon. the United East India Company, (who heretofore resided in this Island and died seized of an Estate in lands and tenements therein) and to recover certain sums of money alleged to be due to them as Trustees aforesaid, a summons in the nature of a subpoena has issued to the Sheriff of Prince of Wales Island, requiring him to summons the said Thomas Polhill, the Heir at Law of the said Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, to appear in the said Court of Judicature on Friday the 11th November instant to answer the said Bill ; and the Sheriff has returned that the said Thomas Polhill is not to be found within his Bailiwick; but it is alleged that he is now in the Province of Bengal, serving in the forces of the Hon. the East India Company or elsewhere in their territories in India; It is therefore ordered by the said Court that the said Thomas Polhill do appear in the said Court on or before the 20th March next or cause an appearance to be entered for him and an answer to be filed to the said Bill; and that he do defend his right to the Lands and Premises in the said Bill mentioned, if any he had; or otherwise, the said Court will proceed as to Justice may appertain. 25th Nov. 1808.
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To Be Let
... That large and commodious house situated on the North Beach in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, the property of James Douglas, to whom apply for particulars. Razors Lewis Martinet begs leave to inform the gentlemen of the settlement that he will set razors at 25 pice per pair ... All orders punctually attended to by him at Mr Scully’s, Jeweller. Shipping The bark Nancy, P. Arratoon, Commander, will sail for Malacca this day. Sheriff’s Sale David Brown versus Che Sib and Che Auleat Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the 20th instant at 10 o’clock in the forenoon will be sold by Sheriff’s Sale at the Sheriff’s Office, certain grounds situated in the district of Pyah Trubong ... seized by order of the Court of Judicature in satisfaction of certain sums due to the above named David Brown by a certain mortgage deed on which judgement has been given, ... Thomas McQuoid, Sheriff. Gracinia Boudville, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Gracinia Boudville of Prince of Wales Island, having been granted this day by the Hon. the Court of Judicature to Messrs. Mathew Boudville, J. Woodford and John Jumboo of the said Island, Executors therein named, all persons having claims against the estate of the deceased are hereby requested forthwith to transmit the same to the said Executors and to whom all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment of their respective debts without delay. Prince of Wales Island, 8th Dec. 1808. Shipping On Tue. arrived the brig Futta Hyder, Commander Johannes Baptist, from Malacca, passengers, Dr. Loftie and Lt. Hadwin. The brig James Balfour, Capt. John Norris, arrived on the same day, from Madras ... passengers, Messrs. Faure, B. Dennison and Merriman. We understand that the H.C. cutter Arethusa, Capt. R. Smith, will sail for Malacca in the course of this day and that Mr Sherwood of the Civil Service of this presidency goes passenger on her. The H.C. Ketch Margaret, Capt. Winther, sailed for Rangoon yesterday morning. To Be Let That large and commodious house situated in China St. the property of Elias Jacob and lately occupied by Mr Petruse Carrapit. For particulars apply to Johannes Narcis at his office. Shipping The brig “James Balfour,” Capt. John Norris, sailed for Rangoon in Thursday last from whence she is to proceed with a cargo of prime timber, laying ready for her at that port, for Madras, belonging to Mr Faure of that place – Mr Faure is passenger on board the Balfour. The brig Eagle, Capt. Webster, arrived in the harbour ... from Port Jackson, ... Passengers, Mr Woolsey, late Chief Officer of the ship Dundee, belonging to this port, Mr Smith, late of the brig Favourite, Mr Garland, midshipman of H.M. ship Cornwallis and ten European seamen. Public Auction By order of the Executors to the Estate of the late John Brown Esq. deceased. To be sold by public auction by Carroll, Scott & Co. at their rooms, on Mon. next the 12th instant, at 11 o’clock precisely. The good brig “Abdullah,” with all her stores, a list of which may be seen at the auction room. ... And at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, a piece of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah ... Public Auction By Carroll, Scott & Co. on the premises on Mon. 2nd Jan. 1809, at 12 o’clock precisely. All those valuable and spacious premises, the property of Mr J.G. Willson, situated on the west side of Beach St. George Town, and directly opposite the godowns of Thomas Halyburton. Conditions of Sale ... |
Birth
At Malacca on the 2nd instant, the lady of Lt. Hadwen, of a daughter. Auction By Order of Mr Gregory Lucas To be sold at public auction by Carroll, Scott & Co. on the premises on Wed. next, the 28th instant at 10 o’clock precisely. A piece or parcel of ground situated in the south side of Malabar St., George Town, with a brick building erected thereon ; the boundaries as following ... estimated to contain twenty-nine square jumbas. To be sold in two lots. Court of Judicature ... Mr William Young was appointed to act as Coroner of Prince of Wales Island and pursuant to the Provisions contained in the 39th page of the Charter, took the Oaths of Allegiance and of Office accordingly. Govt. Advert. In consequence of the decease of the Chairman of the Committee elected on the 23rd July 1807, for superintending the Roads and Bridges without George Town, the European and Native Landholders in the different districts of the Island (with the exception of George Town) are requested to assemble at the Custom House on Wed. next, ... for the purpose of electing a new Committee for the ensuing year. Thomas Raffles, Secy. to Govt. Papers Lost or Mislaid Whereas on Saturday the 17th instant, as is supposed, while in the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island, Mr James Douglas lost or mislaid a certain Deed nominated an Arbitration Bond, with an Award, signed by Messrs. James Scott, John Dunbar, John Shaw and David Brown, Arbitrators therein mentioned, in an Arbitration between the said James Douglas and John Grant Wilison, (sic) dated the 28th May 1807 ; whereby was awarded unto the said John Grant Willson, the sum of Spanish Dollars 1,414, being in complete discharge of all claims which may be hereafter made by the said John Grant Willson, his heirs, executors and assigns, on the said James Douglas, his heirs, executors and assigns forever and whereas several documents relative thereto are likewise missing, This is to give Notice, that any person who may bring the above mentioned Award and other papers to Mr Douglas or who will give such information as may lead to a recovery of them, shall be handsomely rewarded. Prince of Wales Island, 30th Dec. 1808. Messrs Ogilvie and Hutton Beg to inform their friends and the public that they remove on the 2nd Jan. to the premises no. 4 Beach St., presently occupied and belonging to Thomas Halyburton. Charles Fenwick, deceased Notice is hereby given the application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature ... by Beebee Manese, now of Prince of Wales Island, for letters of administration to the estate of Charles Fenwick, deceased, as mother of the deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. Administration Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made to the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, by Beebee Manese, now of Prince of Wales Island, for Letters of Administration to the Estate of Charles Fenwick, deceased, as Mother of the deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. Freemasons On Tuesday last, being the festival of St. John, the tutelary Saint of Masonry, the Brethren of the Neptune Lodge of Instruction, held a meeting when Brother Andrew Burchet Bone was unanimously elected Master for the ensuing year. The Brethren afterwards dined in lodge and passed the evening in the most xxx and conviviality. Shipping The cutter Hydrose, Capt. Stout, will sail shortly for Tulosomaway from whence she will proceed to the Maldives where Capt. Stout will take charge of the brig Martha, belonging to Mr N. Bacon of this place, which vessel was taken by the French, recaptured by her crew and put in to the Maldives where she has been taken every possible care of by the Rajah. For Sale - A very capital Chestnut saddle horse, apply at Henry Rogers’ Livery Stables. |
Administration
Letters of Administration with the Will annexed, to the Estate and Effects of James Scott Esq., late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, having been granted by the Court of Judicature to Robert Scott, the son of the deceased, during the absence of the Trustee nominated in the said Will ; all persons indebted to the said James Scott are desired to pay the same to the Administrator and all persons having claims on the Estate are requested to state the same without delay.
Letters of Administration with the Will annexed, to the Estate and Effects of James Scott Esq., late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, having been granted by the Court of Judicature to Robert Scott, the son of the deceased, during the absence of the Trustee nominated in the said Will ; all persons indebted to the said James Scott are desired to pay the same to the Administrator and all persons having claims on the Estate are requested to state the same without delay.
Court of Judicature
Kammoo Kistmudger – Plaintiff. Lt.-Col. T.T. Bassett – Defendant
This was an action of assault, battery and false imprisonment, in which the Plaintiff complained of an assault etc. on the 13th of Nov. 1807 and of an imprisonment from thence to the 28th Jan. 1808 and laid his damages at 600 dollars. Defendant pleaded not guilty and xxx the acts as commanding officer of the 20th Regt. Bengal Native Infantry. It appeared in evidence that Plaintiff who xxx servant to the Defendant in 1807 xxx was flogged with a rattan two or three times by the Defendant’s orders and at length complained to the Police Magistrate who at that time exercised a jurisdiction within the Island under certain regulations passed by the Governor in Council and who ordered that Defendant should pay the Plaintiff his wages and discharge him – but the Plaintiff on his return was by Defendant’s order flogged by clashies and received twenty stripes more and was at different times put in the guard house and imprisoned by the Defendant’s orders, in all for nest three months and at length on the 13th Nov., 1807 was brought by the Plaintiff on the public parade and after two sepoys had received corporal punishment under the sentence of a court martial, Plaintiff was by the Defendant’s order tied up and received 100 lashes with a cat of nine tails, in consequence of an allegation made by the Defendant that he had traduced his character by representing him as a bad master but Plaintiff was not tried or sentenced by any court martial.
After the examination of several witnesses on both sides – Sir E. Stanley was clearly of opinion that Plaintiff had a right to a verdict – This was an act which could not be justified by the mutiny at of 27. Geo. II or the articles of war framed under it, or by the native articles of war, which had been selected in the year 1796, ... but Defendant had undertaken to be accuser and judge in his own cause and inflicted military punishment, expressly contrary to the articles of war. It was true, this was an act done before the Charter of Justice had been promulgated here and before this Court had been established but yet the Charter extended in terms to civil injuries which had been sustained as well as to crimes that had been committed before the Charter ... however as this case had happened before the Charter and the Law might not be so generally known, he should not give as large damages in this case as he should have done for a similar injury if it had been recently committed ... in the present he would give 150 dollars which though small he trusted would have the effect of preventing the repetition of such practices in future. Plaintiff could not be considered under the description of a camp follower as the army was in cantonments in time of peace and the offence, if any, was once cognizable by the Civil Magistrate and the Civil Judicature which then existed here – but, if he was to be considered as falling under that description of persons, who were subject to military law, he should have been tried by a court martial before such a public punishment was inflicted upon him – and the act itself having been ordered by an officer who was acting as judge in his own cause for a supposed injury done to himself, was, as he conceived unjustifiable – Verdict for Plaintiff, 150 Sp. Dollars, with costs.
Kammoo Kistmudger – Plaintiff. Lt.-Col. T.T. Bassett – Defendant
This was an action of assault, battery and false imprisonment, in which the Plaintiff complained of an assault etc. on the 13th of Nov. 1807 and of an imprisonment from thence to the 28th Jan. 1808 and laid his damages at 600 dollars. Defendant pleaded not guilty and xxx the acts as commanding officer of the 20th Regt. Bengal Native Infantry. It appeared in evidence that Plaintiff who xxx servant to the Defendant in 1807 xxx was flogged with a rattan two or three times by the Defendant’s orders and at length complained to the Police Magistrate who at that time exercised a jurisdiction within the Island under certain regulations passed by the Governor in Council and who ordered that Defendant should pay the Plaintiff his wages and discharge him – but the Plaintiff on his return was by Defendant’s order flogged by clashies and received twenty stripes more and was at different times put in the guard house and imprisoned by the Defendant’s orders, in all for nest three months and at length on the 13th Nov., 1807 was brought by the Plaintiff on the public parade and after two sepoys had received corporal punishment under the sentence of a court martial, Plaintiff was by the Defendant’s order tied up and received 100 lashes with a cat of nine tails, in consequence of an allegation made by the Defendant that he had traduced his character by representing him as a bad master but Plaintiff was not tried or sentenced by any court martial.
After the examination of several witnesses on both sides – Sir E. Stanley was clearly of opinion that Plaintiff had a right to a verdict – This was an act which could not be justified by the mutiny at of 27. Geo. II or the articles of war framed under it, or by the native articles of war, which had been selected in the year 1796, ... but Defendant had undertaken to be accuser and judge in his own cause and inflicted military punishment, expressly contrary to the articles of war. It was true, this was an act done before the Charter of Justice had been promulgated here and before this Court had been established but yet the Charter extended in terms to civil injuries which had been sustained as well as to crimes that had been committed before the Charter ... however as this case had happened before the Charter and the Law might not be so generally known, he should not give as large damages in this case as he should have done for a similar injury if it had been recently committed ... in the present he would give 150 dollars which though small he trusted would have the effect of preventing the repetition of such practices in future. Plaintiff could not be considered under the description of a camp follower as the army was in cantonments in time of peace and the offence, if any, was once cognizable by the Civil Magistrate and the Civil Judicature which then existed here – but, if he was to be considered as falling under that description of persons, who were subject to military law, he should have been tried by a court martial before such a public punishment was inflicted upon him – and the act itself having been ordered by an officer who was acting as judge in his own cause for a supposed injury done to himself, was, as he conceived unjustifiable – Verdict for Plaintiff, 150 Sp. Dollars, with costs.
1809
January
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John Stewart, deceased
Notice is hereby given the application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects in Prince of Wales Island of John Stewart, late of Bengal, Mariner, to be granted to James Carnegy and George Seton, as Agents in Prince of Wales Island to John Harvey, the Executor of the deceased. Wm. Stuart, Registrar. To Be Let ... That convenient upper roomed house in Bishop St., at present occupied by Capt. Phillips. To Be Let That commodious garden house situated on the Burmah Road, lately occupied by Lt.-Col. Thomas T. Basset. For particulars enquire of Court & Bone. Local News The north beach will, ere long, assume a very handsome appearance when the several elegant villas now building are finished. The new buildings commence with Runnymede, the property of Mr Raffles and adjoining are the grounds of Mr Hobson, Mr Robinson, Mr Erskine, Capt. Douglas, Mr Pearson and Mr Lawrence, on most of which houses are erecting. Notice W.E. Phillips and G. Caunter, Plaintiffs. Thomas Polhill, the eldest son and Heir at Law of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, Defendant. Whereas the Plaintiffs in the above cause as Trustees of the said Estate having filed a Bill .... Auction ... A piece or parcel of ground situated in the district of ... opposite Mr J. Brown’s ground ... To Be Let That spacious and well raised bungalow situated to the left of the Burmah Road, formerly inhabited by Mr Capes. Enquire of court & Bone. Notice The interest of Thomas Hutton in the co-partnership of Hutton and Forbes, having this day ceased, the concerns of the House will in future be carried on by the remaining partners Duncan Forbes and Robert Scott under the firm of Forbes and Scott. |
Shipping
On Mon. morning last, arrived in the harbour the ship Auspicious, Capt. John Ferguson, from Macao, ... passengers, Mr and Mrs Saunders, Mrs Metcalfe, Capt. P. Cumming, late Commander of the ship Dundee. The ship Anna, Capt. Thomas Scott, Elizabeth, Capt. C.H. Bean and Providence, Capt. Hugh Reid, also arrived ... passengers on Providence, Col. Wiguelin, Major Robertson, Capt. Blankenhagen, Capt. Stuart, Lt. Auriol, Lt. Walker, Lt. Watson, Lt. Smith, and Mr Hogg, Surgeon. Passengers on the Elizabeth, Capt. Muller and family, Lt. Robarts, Lt. Lloyd and Lt. Kerchoffer (or Kerchosfer), Dr. Swinny and Capt, Herbst? of the country service. Passengers on the Anna, Capt. Penny, Lt. C.C. Smith, Lt. Bolton, Lt. Gardiner, Lt. Hornby, Lt. Carrington and Mr Surgeon Lawrie. The Portuguese ship Ouvidur Pereira, Capt. Augustino, D’Sa, arrived on Mon. from Macao, passengers, George Baring and family. Yesterday arrived the ship Europa, Capt. Cowan, from Calcutta, after a passenge of thirty eight days – passengers, Mrs Cowan, Mrs Porter and Miss Meurer, Mr Earle, Mr J. Porter, junior. By the Clyde, the following gentlemen have returned to the Island. Messrs. W.A. Clubley, Asst. Secy. to Govt., D.F. Mitchell, P. Clark, J. Dunbar, R. Mannington, J. Salmon and P. Mendes. Mr Gregory Johannes and two other Armenians, passengers on the Euphrosine. The brig Eleanor arrived on Wed. Passenger Mrs Lambert. Sheriff’s Sale China Teesing versus John Letoille The good brig Murdoo, now lying in this harbour and seized in execution in satisfaction of a judgement obtained ... by China Teesing against John Letoille, will be sold by Sheriff’s Sale. ... Court of Judicature Dobell & McQuoid, Plaintiffs. Capes & Carroll, Defendants. Fenwick versus the Executors of John Brown, deceased. The Hon. the Recorder this day pronounced a decree to an account in favour of the Plaintiff in this cause. |
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Court of Judicature
The great arrears of civil and criminal business, which existed antecedent to the publication of the Chater ... John Hewitt, Registrar and Clerk of the Crown. To Be Let That upper roomed tiled house situated on the Penang Road lately occupied by David Brown. For particulars enquire of Messrs. Carroll & Co. To Be Let The well built spacious and pleasantly situated upper roomed house with convenient offices, at present occupied by James Philips Hobson. For particulars enquire of Messrs. Carroll & Co. To Be Sold At Mr Jamieson’s (Watchmaker) an elegant clock on a marble pedestal. John Brown, deceased By Order of the executors ... Auction ... A piece or parcel of ground situated on the north side of the river Prangin, ... in several lots .... |
John Brown, deceased
By Order of the Executors ... at public auction ... In several lots, that well known, eligibly situated and valuable piece of ground in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, the property of the late John Brown, adjoining to the ground of J.C. Lawrence, on the north beach and estimated to contain ... To Be Let - That commodious and airy bungalow situated in the district of Tullloh Jullatong, late the property of Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, for the benefit of the family and creditors of the said deceased. Apply to the Registrar of the Court of Judicature at the Court House, George Town. Court of Judicature Dobell & McQuoid, Plaintiffs. Capes & Carroll, Defendants. On this day the Hon. Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder, pronounced his judgement ... This was an action on the case brought by the Plaintiffs to recover 1000 dollars damages against the Defendants for an alleged misbehaviour in a certain office, trust and duty which the Defendants undertook to perform for the Plaintiff viz to sell and dispose of certain goods ... ... Auction - By Court and Bone at the godowns of J.G. Willson ... |
Elizabeth Bennet, deceased
On Tuesday last, the 3rd ultimo, an Inquest was held on the body of Elizabeth Bennet, at her dwelling house in George Town. A jury having been summoned and collected ... The state of the corpse, as it then appeared, might be more easily imagined than described. The deceased lay stretched on the floor of the bedroom at the foot of her couch, with her skull shot through and completely shattered – a pistol apparently just before discharged (and with which it was supposed the death was occasioned) was seen hanging on the curtain. A long and furious investigation ensued and among the several witnesses who were examined were Anthony Baptist the servant of the deceased and George Williams, a mariner. The first of them deposed that in the morning he was desired by his mistress to go to the house of a friend of hers and to request that she would spare her some gun powder and pistol balls for the purpose of shooting some mad dogs; that the deceased often used to shoot with a pistol at birds for amusement. He accordingly conveyed the message and returned with six small cartridges, which he delivered to his mistress. He stated that he had reason to believe that the deceased was not in her right senses; that she frequently got into temporary frenzies and used to hold this witness and suddenly grow angry with him without cause and also that she frequently attempted to bite him. That after having attended the deceased and the said George Williams at breakfast, he was sent out by his mistress to call a tailor, (George Williams having left the house and she at this time being alone therein) upon his return he found several of the neighbours in and near the house who had repaired thither in consequence of the report of the pistol – that this witness then proceeded to inform the Police Constables of what had happened.
George Williams, a Mariner, belonging to H.M. ship Ceylon, being also called and sworn, deposed that he had breakfasted with the deceased in the morning, that she seemed to be exceedingly affected and very uneasy; that she scarcely spoke to him but while at breakfast muttered in a low tone of voice and now and then cried; that on asking her what was the matter, she shook her head and he heard her once exclaim “I am undone!” That after breakfast he went away leaving the deceased and the above named witness in the house and upon his return some time after, he found the deceased lying in the condition before described and some persons who had repaired to the spot in consequence of the alarm given on the occasion among the neighbours, were there collected.
Several other witnesses were likewise examined as to the time the report of the pistol was heard, in which, as well as to there being nobody then seen in the house at that moment, they all agreed.
From the above examination it appeared to the jury that from a paroxysm of grief, the deceased must have lost the use of her reason, and having retired for a few minutes, they brought in a verdict of lunacy.
On Tuesday last, the 3rd ultimo, an Inquest was held on the body of Elizabeth Bennet, at her dwelling house in George Town. A jury having been summoned and collected ... The state of the corpse, as it then appeared, might be more easily imagined than described. The deceased lay stretched on the floor of the bedroom at the foot of her couch, with her skull shot through and completely shattered – a pistol apparently just before discharged (and with which it was supposed the death was occasioned) was seen hanging on the curtain. A long and furious investigation ensued and among the several witnesses who were examined were Anthony Baptist the servant of the deceased and George Williams, a mariner. The first of them deposed that in the morning he was desired by his mistress to go to the house of a friend of hers and to request that she would spare her some gun powder and pistol balls for the purpose of shooting some mad dogs; that the deceased often used to shoot with a pistol at birds for amusement. He accordingly conveyed the message and returned with six small cartridges, which he delivered to his mistress. He stated that he had reason to believe that the deceased was not in her right senses; that she frequently got into temporary frenzies and used to hold this witness and suddenly grow angry with him without cause and also that she frequently attempted to bite him. That after having attended the deceased and the said George Williams at breakfast, he was sent out by his mistress to call a tailor, (George Williams having left the house and she at this time being alone therein) upon his return he found several of the neighbours in and near the house who had repaired thither in consequence of the report of the pistol – that this witness then proceeded to inform the Police Constables of what had happened.
George Williams, a Mariner, belonging to H.M. ship Ceylon, being also called and sworn, deposed that he had breakfasted with the deceased in the morning, that she seemed to be exceedingly affected and very uneasy; that she scarcely spoke to him but while at breakfast muttered in a low tone of voice and now and then cried; that on asking her what was the matter, she shook her head and he heard her once exclaim “I am undone!” That after breakfast he went away leaving the deceased and the above named witness in the house and upon his return some time after, he found the deceased lying in the condition before described and some persons who had repaired to the spot in consequence of the alarm given on the occasion among the neighbours, were there collected.
Several other witnesses were likewise examined as to the time the report of the pistol was heard, in which, as well as to there being nobody then seen in the house at that moment, they all agreed.
From the above examination it appeared to the jury that from a paroxysm of grief, the deceased must have lost the use of her reason, and having retired for a few minutes, they brought in a verdict of lunacy.
Court of Judicature
Dobell & McQuoid – Plaintiffs Versus Capes & Carroll – Defendants
On this day the Hon. Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder, pronounced his judgement upon this case, to the following effect. This was an action on the case brought by the Plaintiffs to recover 1,000 dollars damages against the Defendants for an alleged misbehaviour in a certain office, trust and duty, which the Defendants undertook to perform for the Plaintiffs viz. to sell and dispose of certain goods which were deposited with the Defendants as factors, agents or auctioneers, ... Mr McQuoid, who was acquainted with the security of the Defendants warehouse and in almost daily habit of visiting it, deposits those goods there for the purpose of being sold by the Defendant as his agents ... no express contract is entered into by the Defendants that they would be responsible for all perils that might befall the goods, they lock them up in their warehouse where their own goods and money were kept and under cover of a dark tempestuous and rainy night a burglary is committed by certain robbers who broke into the warehouse and robbed it, not only of the Plaintiffs goods but also of the Defendants own property, ... that the Defendants were not liable and that judgement must be entered for them accordingly.
Dobell & McQuoid – Plaintiffs Versus Capes & Carroll – Defendants
On this day the Hon. Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder, pronounced his judgement upon this case, to the following effect. This was an action on the case brought by the Plaintiffs to recover 1,000 dollars damages against the Defendants for an alleged misbehaviour in a certain office, trust and duty, which the Defendants undertook to perform for the Plaintiffs viz. to sell and dispose of certain goods which were deposited with the Defendants as factors, agents or auctioneers, ... Mr McQuoid, who was acquainted with the security of the Defendants warehouse and in almost daily habit of visiting it, deposits those goods there for the purpose of being sold by the Defendant as his agents ... no express contract is entered into by the Defendants that they would be responsible for all perils that might befall the goods, they lock them up in their warehouse where their own goods and money were kept and under cover of a dark tempestuous and rainy night a burglary is committed by certain robbers who broke into the warehouse and robbed it, not only of the Plaintiffs goods but also of the Defendants own property, ... that the Defendants were not liable and that judgement must be entered for them accordingly.
March
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John Brown, deceased
By Order of Thomas McGee, Executor to the Estate of the late john Brown, ... Auction ... That valuable property and ground situated at Oojon Passier whereon the markets of George Town are held ... To Be Let - That commodious well built upper roomed house, lately occupied by George Walker. For particulars apply to Mr J. Porter. MacIntyre & Snadden Beg leave to inform the public that the late firm MacIntyre & Snadden is entirely dissolved; that all debts against the concern of whatever nature or kind, to be discharged by Mr Anthony MacIntyre and that all outstanding debts due to the firm are to be paid to him. Malacca 13th Feb. 1809 Last night an affray took place here between Mr Caitano a watchmaker and one Bonifacio, a shoemaker, which terminated in the death of the former, some high words had arisen between the parties, owing it is said, to an old dispute; which increased to such a degree that, Caitano fired a musket at Bonifacco, (sic) the ball of which shattered his left hand and passed through his groin; exasperated by the wound he rushed at Caitano and ran him through the body with a sword; Caitano fell and immediately expired; the other is now in confinement and under the hands of the surgeon. John Brown, deceased By Order of Thomas McGee, Executor to the Estate of the late john Brown, ... Auction ... The whole of that well known and eligibly situated piece of ground in the district off Tullloh Ayer Rajah, ... a great part whereof is planted with a valuable crop of coconut trees. ... Births At Malacca on the 4th instant, the lady of Capt. Alms, of a son and on the 5th the lady of Capt. Maughan, Bombay Marine Establishment, of a son. |
Court of Judicature
... In our next we hope to give a short report of the interesting trial of Richard Till, a private soldier in the Madras Regt. of European Infantry who on Tuesday, the 14th instant, after a trial which lasted seven houses, was capitally convicted on the Stat: of 9 Geo; ... for wilfully and maliciously shooting at Henry Glosterman, a servant in the same regiment and also of the trial of Patrick Deans, on the Wednesday following, for feloniously taking a gold watch, the property of Francis Light in the dwelling house of George Hickson, of this Island. Govt. Advert. Whereas large quantities of spurious pice are now in circulation in this settlement and Government having lately ordered a new coinage ... Wm. Robinson, Asst. to the Treasurer. Auction By Ogilvie & Hutton ... The valuable property of Thomas White, returning to Europe. At his dwelling house chiefly consisting of household furniture, plate, books, horses, carriages, a Palanquin, a grand piano forte, China and glass ware, telescopes, a gold horizontal repeater, capped and jewelled, a lady’s gold enameled watch with a diamond stud. ... To Be Let That large and commodious upper roomed house situated in Bishop St., lately occupied by H.S. Pearson. For Particulars apply to Mr Douglas. To Be Let That commodious upper roomed tiled bungalow on the Penang Road, lately occupied by D. Brown. For particular apply to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. To Be Let That convenient bungalow situated opposite the road leading to Scotland, at present occupied by Lt Manly. For particular apply to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. |
Court of Judicature
Henry Glosterman against Richard Till
The King, at the prosecution of Henry Glosterman, Sergeant in the Madras Regt. of European Infantry, against Richard Till, a soldier in the same regiment.
The prisoner was indicted, for that he being an evil disposed person and of a malicious and wicked disposition on the 27th February last, at the infantry barracks at Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Prince of Wales Island, with a gun loaded with gun power and a leaden bullet, did then and there wilfully and maliciously shoot at the prosecutor then being in the infantry barracks. Prisoner pleaded not guilty and having been called to his challenges, a very intelligent jury were sworn, to whom he was given in charge.
First witness – Henry Glosterman deposed that he is a Sergeant-Major of the detachment of the Madras Regiment of Infantry ; was in the infantry barracks of George Town on the evening of the 27th February last; he had ordered the prisoner to be confined in the guard room, about seven o’clock that evening, for fighting with another man and gave him in charge to the sentinel on guard with directions that he should be detained a close prisoner till next morning; witness went to bed early and lay in a cot near the barrack room for coolness and between twelve and one that night a shot was fired at him ; his wife who was near, called out to him that prisoner was going to fire at him, in consequence of which he dropped from his cot on the ground, at which moment the shot was fired and the ball passed just over his left shoulder near his head and grounded about six yards beyond him; witness then advanced into the barracks about five or six yards and saw the prisoner in custody of Isaac Everitt and Thomas Taylor, two soldiers in the same regiment, who had been in bed in their cots which were about that distance from the witnesses cot; he then found a musket lying at the foot of Thomas Taylor’s cot, which was quite warm and appeared to have been just discharged; this musket usually carried by the prisoner and in his charge; he is sure the musket had been loaded with ball, as he and the other soldiers traced the marks of it in the ground in a direction just beyond where he lay in his cot; prisoner was then immediately committed to the guard-house and witness and Isaac Everitt went to the prisoner’s berth, which was the other end of the barracks to look for his ammunition and there found his pouch hanging up and upon examining it, he found that it contained only five rounds of ball cartridges, whereas it should have contained six, which was the quantity of ammunition that had been delivered to the prisoner; on his cross examination, he said that he and the prisoner were brothers-in-law, his wife stood near him when the shot was fired and passed him and he further identified the musket to be the one usually carried by the prisoner in consequence of a mark on the stock.
Second witness – Joseph William Chatworth, a soldier, heard the prisoner abuse the prosecutor in the guard-room after the shot was fired and declare that he could only receive 1,00 lashes for what he had done but that he would have his revenge afterwards, he said the prisoner appeared as much in his senses as usual; that he had known the prosecutor and prisoner for eleven years, they were always on good terms and at six o’clock that evening they were talking together in a friendly way; prisoner often behaved irregularly in the regiment.
Third witness – Isaac Everitt, a soldier ...
Fourth witness – Thomas Taylor, a soldier ...
Fifth witness – Jacob Sizer? ... a sentinel at the guard-house ...
Sixth witness – Hanna Glosterman, the Sergeant’s wife swore that she and her husband went to bed early that night; that she got up by accident about twelve at night and there being a lamp alight in her husband’s berth, she saw the prisoner looking into it with a musket in his hand and finding he was sleeping in the outside cot, she saw prisoner present the musket at him, upon which she called out to alarm her husband, at that moment she saw prisoner fire off the musket which was pointed towards him and passed near him; they were always on friendly terms until that night when her husband confined him.
Seventh witness – Mary Green swore that her berth was close to where the prisoner’s berth was and she was awoken by a noise about twelve that night and saw the prisoner come to his cot for his musket which he took away and soon after she heard the shot; it was moon-light and she could see him quite plain; here the evidence for the prosecution closed.
Prisoner being called upon for his defence instructed Mr Young to mention to the Court that he had always been in good terms with the prosecutor, that he had no malice towards him and that he was xx xxx xxx
Sir E. Stanley then charged the jury, he said the offence charged against the prisoner by the Indictment was a capital offence and was so made by an act of Parliament ... The jury retired and in a few minutes returned with a verdict of guilty – (Death!)
Court of Judicature
Francis Light against Patrick Deane
Patrick Deane was tried upon a capital indictment founded upon the Statute of the 12th ... charged him with having on the 26th July 1808 feloniously stolen and carried away from the dwelling house of George Hickson, at Sooghley Neebong, in this Island, a gold watch, chain and seals, ... the goods and chattels of Francis Light, then and their being found.
Mr Francis Light swore that he resided in this town in July last and was possessed of a gold watch and seals which he usually carried about his person; that he went in that month to visit Mr George Hickson, who has a dwelling house at Sooghley Neebong about 8 or 9 miles from hence; that on his arrival there, being rather warm, he changed his dress in Mr Hickson’s bed chamber, took his watch out of his sop and laid it on the table and having after he dressed, walked about the house for half an hour, returned into the room and missed his watch; he made enquiries about the house for it; there was nobody in the house but Mr Hickson, the owner, the witness and Mr Deane, who came there also on a visit on that day; Mr Hickson examined all his own servants without effect and then Mr Dean’s servant was suspected but denied all knowledge of it; they all remained that night at Mr Hickson’s and returned to town the next evening and the morning after, witness, Mr Deane and Mr Hickson all went together to the police office to give information on what had happened and Mr Deane wished to have his servant tried for it and the servant xxx xxx xxx xxx
Mr Light swore xxx xxx gold watch and seals, (which was produced in court) to be his property and ascertained their value to be about xxx he saw the watch at the police office about 5 months after it was taken. It had been brought to the office by Mr Thompson, the tavern keeper, who declared he had received it from Mr Deane, the prisoner, about one month before; witnesses chain had been taken off the watch and another substituted in its room. Mr Thompson the witness, and Mr Dean were altogether at the police office and Mr Deane then said he had got the watch at Cuddalore from a young lady who made it a present to him; but the witness swore positively that the watch and seals were his property and the same which he had brought to Mr Hickson’s house. Prisoner was committed for trial in consequence of this discovery, witness was not acquainted with Mr Deane before he met him at Mr Hickson’s but met him several times in the street afterwards and he said he suspected his servant and gave witness hopes that the watch might be found.
Second witness – William Johnson, watchmaker identified the watch as having been bought from him in May last by Mr Dragon who proved he sold it soon after to Mr Light.
Third Witness – William Thompson proved that prisoner used to frequent his tavern in August, September and October last and that he frequently saw him wear the watch openly and witnesses own watch being out of order, prisoner lent him the watch which he had for two months in his possession and wore publicly; prisoner never offered to sell it to him but upon witness having heard that it was Mr Light’s watch he brought it to the police office.
Prisoner being called on for his defence, it was alleged on his behalf that he did not intend to commit any felony; that false shame alone prevented his giving up the watch after he said he suspected his servant and that he never attempted to see, or convert the property; and that prosecutor might have brought a civil action for damages instead of commencing this prosecution. Three witnesses on behalf of the prisoner gave him a good character, he was in the sea service and had before this time behaved very well.
Sir E. Stanley stated to the jury the nature of the charge against the unfortunate young man at the bar – he was indicted capitally upon the statute of 9th of ... by which it was made (a felony of death) to steal goods of the value of 40 shillings or upwards from any dwelling house at any time whether night or day. The offence of simple larceny or staling goods was at all times an offence – punishable not with death, at least, for the first offence, but with imprisonment, hard labour, corporal punishment or transportation; but when the larceny is accompanied with the aggravate of taking from the house or person of another, it is, under certain cases, punishable with death. The act of Parliament ... The jury acquitted him of the capital charge of taking out of the dwelling house and found him guilty of grand larceny generally.
Henry Glosterman against Richard Till
The King, at the prosecution of Henry Glosterman, Sergeant in the Madras Regt. of European Infantry, against Richard Till, a soldier in the same regiment.
The prisoner was indicted, for that he being an evil disposed person and of a malicious and wicked disposition on the 27th February last, at the infantry barracks at Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Prince of Wales Island, with a gun loaded with gun power and a leaden bullet, did then and there wilfully and maliciously shoot at the prosecutor then being in the infantry barracks. Prisoner pleaded not guilty and having been called to his challenges, a very intelligent jury were sworn, to whom he was given in charge.
First witness – Henry Glosterman deposed that he is a Sergeant-Major of the detachment of the Madras Regiment of Infantry ; was in the infantry barracks of George Town on the evening of the 27th February last; he had ordered the prisoner to be confined in the guard room, about seven o’clock that evening, for fighting with another man and gave him in charge to the sentinel on guard with directions that he should be detained a close prisoner till next morning; witness went to bed early and lay in a cot near the barrack room for coolness and between twelve and one that night a shot was fired at him ; his wife who was near, called out to him that prisoner was going to fire at him, in consequence of which he dropped from his cot on the ground, at which moment the shot was fired and the ball passed just over his left shoulder near his head and grounded about six yards beyond him; witness then advanced into the barracks about five or six yards and saw the prisoner in custody of Isaac Everitt and Thomas Taylor, two soldiers in the same regiment, who had been in bed in their cots which were about that distance from the witnesses cot; he then found a musket lying at the foot of Thomas Taylor’s cot, which was quite warm and appeared to have been just discharged; this musket usually carried by the prisoner and in his charge; he is sure the musket had been loaded with ball, as he and the other soldiers traced the marks of it in the ground in a direction just beyond where he lay in his cot; prisoner was then immediately committed to the guard-house and witness and Isaac Everitt went to the prisoner’s berth, which was the other end of the barracks to look for his ammunition and there found his pouch hanging up and upon examining it, he found that it contained only five rounds of ball cartridges, whereas it should have contained six, which was the quantity of ammunition that had been delivered to the prisoner; on his cross examination, he said that he and the prisoner were brothers-in-law, his wife stood near him when the shot was fired and passed him and he further identified the musket to be the one usually carried by the prisoner in consequence of a mark on the stock.
Second witness – Joseph William Chatworth, a soldier, heard the prisoner abuse the prosecutor in the guard-room after the shot was fired and declare that he could only receive 1,00 lashes for what he had done but that he would have his revenge afterwards, he said the prisoner appeared as much in his senses as usual; that he had known the prosecutor and prisoner for eleven years, they were always on good terms and at six o’clock that evening they were talking together in a friendly way; prisoner often behaved irregularly in the regiment.
Third witness – Isaac Everitt, a soldier ...
Fourth witness – Thomas Taylor, a soldier ...
Fifth witness – Jacob Sizer? ... a sentinel at the guard-house ...
Sixth witness – Hanna Glosterman, the Sergeant’s wife swore that she and her husband went to bed early that night; that she got up by accident about twelve at night and there being a lamp alight in her husband’s berth, she saw the prisoner looking into it with a musket in his hand and finding he was sleeping in the outside cot, she saw prisoner present the musket at him, upon which she called out to alarm her husband, at that moment she saw prisoner fire off the musket which was pointed towards him and passed near him; they were always on friendly terms until that night when her husband confined him.
Seventh witness – Mary Green swore that her berth was close to where the prisoner’s berth was and she was awoken by a noise about twelve that night and saw the prisoner come to his cot for his musket which he took away and soon after she heard the shot; it was moon-light and she could see him quite plain; here the evidence for the prosecution closed.
Prisoner being called upon for his defence instructed Mr Young to mention to the Court that he had always been in good terms with the prosecutor, that he had no malice towards him and that he was xx xxx xxx
Sir E. Stanley then charged the jury, he said the offence charged against the prisoner by the Indictment was a capital offence and was so made by an act of Parliament ... The jury retired and in a few minutes returned with a verdict of guilty – (Death!)
Court of Judicature
Francis Light against Patrick Deane
Patrick Deane was tried upon a capital indictment founded upon the Statute of the 12th ... charged him with having on the 26th July 1808 feloniously stolen and carried away from the dwelling house of George Hickson, at Sooghley Neebong, in this Island, a gold watch, chain and seals, ... the goods and chattels of Francis Light, then and their being found.
Mr Francis Light swore that he resided in this town in July last and was possessed of a gold watch and seals which he usually carried about his person; that he went in that month to visit Mr George Hickson, who has a dwelling house at Sooghley Neebong about 8 or 9 miles from hence; that on his arrival there, being rather warm, he changed his dress in Mr Hickson’s bed chamber, took his watch out of his sop and laid it on the table and having after he dressed, walked about the house for half an hour, returned into the room and missed his watch; he made enquiries about the house for it; there was nobody in the house but Mr Hickson, the owner, the witness and Mr Deane, who came there also on a visit on that day; Mr Hickson examined all his own servants without effect and then Mr Dean’s servant was suspected but denied all knowledge of it; they all remained that night at Mr Hickson’s and returned to town the next evening and the morning after, witness, Mr Deane and Mr Hickson all went together to the police office to give information on what had happened and Mr Deane wished to have his servant tried for it and the servant xxx xxx xxx xxx
Mr Light swore xxx xxx gold watch and seals, (which was produced in court) to be his property and ascertained their value to be about xxx he saw the watch at the police office about 5 months after it was taken. It had been brought to the office by Mr Thompson, the tavern keeper, who declared he had received it from Mr Deane, the prisoner, about one month before; witnesses chain had been taken off the watch and another substituted in its room. Mr Thompson the witness, and Mr Dean were altogether at the police office and Mr Deane then said he had got the watch at Cuddalore from a young lady who made it a present to him; but the witness swore positively that the watch and seals were his property and the same which he had brought to Mr Hickson’s house. Prisoner was committed for trial in consequence of this discovery, witness was not acquainted with Mr Deane before he met him at Mr Hickson’s but met him several times in the street afterwards and he said he suspected his servant and gave witness hopes that the watch might be found.
Second witness – William Johnson, watchmaker identified the watch as having been bought from him in May last by Mr Dragon who proved he sold it soon after to Mr Light.
Third Witness – William Thompson proved that prisoner used to frequent his tavern in August, September and October last and that he frequently saw him wear the watch openly and witnesses own watch being out of order, prisoner lent him the watch which he had for two months in his possession and wore publicly; prisoner never offered to sell it to him but upon witness having heard that it was Mr Light’s watch he brought it to the police office.
Prisoner being called on for his defence, it was alleged on his behalf that he did not intend to commit any felony; that false shame alone prevented his giving up the watch after he said he suspected his servant and that he never attempted to see, or convert the property; and that prosecutor might have brought a civil action for damages instead of commencing this prosecution. Three witnesses on behalf of the prisoner gave him a good character, he was in the sea service and had before this time behaved very well.
Sir E. Stanley stated to the jury the nature of the charge against the unfortunate young man at the bar – he was indicted capitally upon the statute of 9th of ... by which it was made (a felony of death) to steal goods of the value of 40 shillings or upwards from any dwelling house at any time whether night or day. The offence of simple larceny or staling goods was at all times an offence – punishable not with death, at least, for the first offence, but with imprisonment, hard labour, corporal punishment or transportation; but when the larceny is accompanied with the aggravate of taking from the house or person of another, it is, under certain cases, punishable with death. The act of Parliament ... The jury acquitted him of the capital charge of taking out of the dwelling house and found him guilty of grand larceny generally.
April
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Govt. Bill
Notice is hereby given that a Bill for £. sterling 1899.10.3 on HIs Majesty’s Board of Ordnance may be had and particulars known on personal application at my office. J.P. Hobson, Accountant. Accountant’s Office. Shipping The following passengers from this Island, Mrs Mansell, Rev’d. A. Lake, Thomas White, Paul Tate, William Bennett, proceed to Europe on the fleet. Court of Judicature The King vrs. Domin The prisoner was indicted upon ... for stealing 3 bills of exchange for 50 guineas each drawn ... by Charles Craw , Purser of H.M. ship Dedaigneuse, upon the agents to the contractors for victualling His Majesty’s ships .... and also for stealing one hat value 10 shillings, the goods of the said Charles Claw, from the dwelling house of Ebenezer White. It appeared in the evidence that Mr Claw slept at the tavern kept by Mr White ... Shipping On Thue. the Philip Dundas, Capt. Noayll, arrived from China, last from the eastward, passengers Mr Bergman and Miss Bergman. The Khusroo, Capt. Miller, came in from China also on Thur. evening, passengers, Mrs Miller and child, Lt. Monteath, Capt. Lutterel and two other gentlemen. Henry Rogers Most respectfully makes known to the gentlemen of the settlement that having lost the use of his limbs in consequence of his late illness, he is unable to continue the Livery Line after the end of the present month. The coach, buggy and Palanquin business carried on a usual. Shipping ... Passengers from Calcutta, Lt. Seppings, Messrs. McCulloch, Beckman, McHugo and Fritz. The ship Troubridge, Capt. Gourlay, sailed on Thur. last for China, passenger, Mr Robert Graham. Baptista Garcia Begs leave to inform the gentlemen of the settlement that he has a piece of ground and a house to dispose of, being to leave the settlement. Situated on the Tonjong Penang road, opposite the burying ground. ... Apply to Mr Ferrao. To Be Let That airy upper roomed house situated in Church Street at present occupied by John Hewitt Esq. For particulars enquire of Mr Snadden at the Naval Office or Mr Bone. To Be Let That spacious and well raised bungalow situated to the left of the Burmah Road, lately inhabited by W.A. Clubley Esq. Enquire of Court & Bone. Public Auction By Court & Bone at the godowns of Mr J.G. Willson, on Tuesday next the 18th instant. Batavia Arrack in half leaguers ... |
General Orders
Asst. Surgeon Thomas White, having been permitted to proceed to Europe on account of ill health, the Hon’ble the Governor and Council are pleased to direct that Asst. Surgeon Crawfurd so succeed as Acting Senior Surgeon on this establishment. The Hon’ble Governor and Council likewise direct that James Anderson, Asst. Surgeon to the 1st Battn. the 20th Regt. of Bengal Native Infantry, doing duty here, do act as 2nd Asst. Surgeon on this establishment until the pleasure of the Supreme Government is known. In consequence of the above the following arrangements for the Medical Duties are directed to take place: The 1st Asst. Surgeon Mr Crawfurd to take charge of the Vaccine dept. and to vaccinate on fixed days at the Dispensary in George Town. The 2nd Asst. Surgeon Mr Anderson to take charge of the Dispensary and Medical Store. ... Thomas Raffles, Secy. to Govt. William Bennett Assistant to the Warehouse Keeper, having been permitted to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope and eventually to Europe on account of ill health, Mr Q.D. Thompson, is directed to take temporary charge of the warehouse, until the return of Mr Pearson or Mr Bennett, or until further orders. Auction ... The following landed property most advantageously situated in the centre of George Town. Lot 1. All that estate comprising a very large and spacious brick built dwelling house and two detached well raised bungalows and stabling for twenty horses ... along the Penang road, ... Lot 2. A valuable spot of ground ... by the Penang road ... Lot 3. The Tank, with a narrow slip of ground along Mr Halyburtons wall. Lot 4. ... a very neat well raised bungalow, with outhouses complete ... and by Me Ferrao’s ground ... The whole of the property of George Caunter. Robert Williams, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Robert Williams, Shipwright, having been granted onto Anthony McIntyre, the only surviving Executor therein named. All persons having claims on the said estate are requested to state them with as little delay as possible ... Probate Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Robert Williams, Shipwright, having been granted to Anthony McIntyre, the only surviving Executor therein named. All persons having claims on the said Estate are requested to state them with as little delay as possible and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts forthwith. Baptista Gracia Begs leave to inform the gentlemen of the settlement that he has a piece of ground and house to dispose of ; being [about] to leave the settlement. ... with four bedrooms and a hall and two bedrooms to the back verandah, all of plank. Also four godowns, two to the front and two to the back and a cook room. For particulars of the Grant apply to Mr Ferrao. |
Court of Judicature
Richard Till, found guilty for maliciously shooting Henry Glosterman. It was moved on behalf of the prisoner to arrest the judgement on the ground that the statute of 9 ... commonly called the Black Act, on which the prisoner was indicted, was a local statute, which was not applicable to or in force in the East Indies – Sir E. Stanley entered into a consideration of the objects and provisions he was disposed to concur with the opinion which he was informed had been given upon this stature by the Hon. the Recorder of Bombay, in the case of ... but if it should turn out that in the opinion of the Judges, the statute does not extend to this Island, judgement upon this conviction may be arrested and prisoner might be afterwards indicted and punished for the assault.
Patrick Deane, found guilty of grand larceny, to be transported to New South Wales for the term of seven years.
Soonoowullah was tried and found guilty for stealing several goods, the property of Mrs Johanna De Sylva and sentenced to be publically whipped and put on the public works for three years.
Sohee, a Chinaman, was tried upon an indictment for burglariously and feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling house of Mr William Stuart on the 15th April instant, and staling thereout 20 catties of Pepper, the goods of Thomas McGee, David Brown and Chee Him, (the Committee of Pepper Planters) A second count ...
Richard Till, found guilty for maliciously shooting Henry Glosterman. It was moved on behalf of the prisoner to arrest the judgement on the ground that the statute of 9 ... commonly called the Black Act, on which the prisoner was indicted, was a local statute, which was not applicable to or in force in the East Indies – Sir E. Stanley entered into a consideration of the objects and provisions he was disposed to concur with the opinion which he was informed had been given upon this stature by the Hon. the Recorder of Bombay, in the case of ... but if it should turn out that in the opinion of the Judges, the statute does not extend to this Island, judgement upon this conviction may be arrested and prisoner might be afterwards indicted and punished for the assault.
Patrick Deane, found guilty of grand larceny, to be transported to New South Wales for the term of seven years.
Soonoowullah was tried and found guilty for stealing several goods, the property of Mrs Johanna De Sylva and sentenced to be publically whipped and put on the public works for three years.
Sohee, a Chinaman, was tried upon an indictment for burglariously and feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling house of Mr William Stuart on the 15th April instant, and staling thereout 20 catties of Pepper, the goods of Thomas McGee, David Brown and Chee Him, (the Committee of Pepper Planters) A second count ...
May
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Public Auction
By Court & Bone, on the premises on Monday next, 8th May ... the following valuable Landed property most advantageously situated in the centre of George Town. Lot. 1 – All that Estate comprising a very large and spacious brick built dwelling house with two detached well raised bungalows and stabling for twenty horses ... The whole the property of George Caunter Esq. ... Christopher Smith, deceased Public Auction By order of the Executors ... About 1200 Clover plants to be put up in such lots ... A muster of the plants may be seen at the Auction room and a person attends at Mount Patrick House to show the plants. To Be Let That spacious and well raised bungalow situated to the left of the Burmah Road, lately inhabited by W.A. Clubley. Court of Judicature On Fri. the 21st and Tue. the 25th of April, the Court was occupied with the trial ... on the Prosecution of William Lemon against Mary Anne, on a indictment of a public nuisance in stopping up a common road ... To Be Let That airy and commodiously situated house on the North Beach, the property of Mr Douglas to whom apply for particulars. To Be Let Mr Douglas’ valuable premises in Beach St. with an excellent office and ten godowns, a dwelling house and cook-room, well adapted for any mercantile gentleman. For particulars apply to James Douglas. |
Marriage
Lately at Malacca, William Chalmers of the Bengal Medical Establishment doing duty at that station to Miss E. Pungel. Death Died on the 18th instant, in the prime of life, after an illness borne with exemplary resignation and fortitude, James Philip Hobson, Accountant General at this presidency. A gentleman eminently honourable and upright in his public station and in private life distinguished by that philanthropy which endeared him to society, and will make him long regretted by those who knew his worth. His family have to lament an irreparable loss. Public Auction By Court & Bone. At the dwelling house of J.G. Willson Esq., Beach St. On Sat. next, 3rd June. The following valuable property: Household furniture, plate and plated ware, glassware, earthen and Chinaware, books, London Particular Madeira Wine of a superior quality, Liquors, tea, sugar candy, sugar, wax candles, vinegar etc. Civil Appointments William Robinson, Accountant and Auditor. T.L.M. Sherwood, to succeed to the Office of Asst. Accountant and Auditor on his return to the presidency. Shipping ... passengers by the late arrivals:- H. Yates, Deputy Post Master General at Calcutta, and Messrs. Joseph, John and Nathaniel Bacon. Charles Goge Begs leave to inform the gentlemen of the settlement that he has for sale at the Union Tavern in Beach St., fresh sausages at one dollar per dozen. |
June
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Lost
On the night of the fire on the Esplanade, a Dragoon Sword, steel mounted with Silver wire twist, the half of which was off, without the scabbard: whoever will bring the same to Wm. Bull, Bishop St., shall be rewarded. To Be Let That large and commodious dwelling house situated in China St. lately occupied by William Stuart. For particulars apply to Mr Johannes Narcis at his office. To Be Let ... That airy bungalow situated at Tulojulotong, the property of Sevd Harro. For particulars apply to Court and Bone. To Be Let ... That well raised bungalow situated on the Burmah Rd. lately occupied by Mr Farrie. ... To Be Let ... Two upper roomed tiled houses situated on the right side of the Penang Rd., lately in the occupation of Captains Robertson and Smith ... To Be Let That commodious house with extensive compound, formerly occupied by Mr Thompson as the Commercial Hotel, for a period of one or two years as may be agreed. Application to be made to Forbes & Scott. Court of Judicature Panjong was tried upon an indictment for the murder of his wife Mannoo ... In his defence, it appeared, by the evidence of Dr. Loftie and Mr Crauford, Surgeon of the hospital, Mr Phillips and the interpreter ... The cause of Young versus Fenwick was first heard ; and there is a list of about 140 civil causes posted for hearing at the present term. ... Marriage On Sunday last, [18th June] Dr. Crawfurd, doing duty on this Island, to Miss Nicholson, sister to Mrs William Scott and niece to the Hon. the Governor. Public Auction By Court & Bone. At the dwelling house of J.G. Willson Esq., Beach St. On Sat. next, 12th June. The remains of the valuable property consisting of: Glassware, Chinaware, books, London Particular Madeira Wine of a superior quality, Liquors, wax candles, vinegar etc. Notice The dissolution of Partnership was by mistake inserted in the Gazette of this day. |
Notice
The public are hereby informed that in consequence of the death of Mr Daniel Carroll the co-partnership of Carroll, Scott & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent of Robert Scott and Archibald McKinnon. ... Robert Scott will in future carry on the business of General Agent and Auctioneer and by a steady attention to the interests of his employers, he hopes to secure a continuation of their support. Auction By Order of James Carnegy and George Seton, Administrators to the Estate of the late Capt. John Stewart. ... A teak frame of a house consisting of forty double doors and forty double Venetian windows with thirteen teak planks calculated for door panels ... To Be Let or Sold Those valuable premises belonging to J.G. Willson in Beach St., for particulars apply to Messrs. D. McCulloch & Co. Death On the 3rd instant, Mr Daniel Carroll of the firm Carroll & Scott. His remains were escorted to the place of internment on the following evening by family members. Death On Thursday, Mr Henry Rogers, after a short but painful illness and sincerely regretted. Sheriff’s Sale ... Robert Scott Administrator to the estate of the late James Scott, deceased versus Parbutee. ... seized in execution in satisfaction of a judgement obtained in the Court of Judicature by Robert Scott against the said Parbutee. Also Robert Scott versus Chee Cheeang ... Also Capt. Robert Scott versus Abdul Rachman ... Thomas McQuoid, Sheriff. Letter to the Editor Sir, As the following account of a dangerous reef of Coral Rocks, in the China Seas, on which the Palmer struck, May be beneficial to navigators, I beg you to insert the same in your paper. Yours obediently, John Williams. “ ... in order to avoid the reef on which the Palmer struck and which ultimately occasioned the loss of her voyage to Port Jackson. The reef being a new discovery, at least not in Horsbugh’s Charts, which places the Islands in their true position, I call Maitland’s Reef.” Notice The public are hereby informed that in consequence of the death of Mr Daniel Carroll, the Co-partnership of Carroll, Scott & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent of Robert Scott and Archibald McKinnon. All debts due to the late firm of Carroll, Scott & Co. are requested to be paid and all claims against them to be sent in without delay to Mr Robert Scott. Mr Robert Scott will in future carry on the business of general Agent and auctioneer and by a steady attention to the interests of his employers he hopes to secure a continuation of their support. Prince of Wales Island 5th Jan. 1809. |
Court of Judicature
James Douglas, Plaintiff versus Patrick Deane, Defendant
The Plaintiff moved the Court for an injunction to stop the Defendant proceeding at law, upon a verdict and judgment obtained by him on the law side of the Court on the 1st Dec. last for the sum of Sp. Dollars 6,364.
The motion was grounded upon the Plaintiff’s bill filed upon the 1st May inst. stating that the verdict at law was obtained against him by surprise and collusion and grounded upon an account produced upon the trial and proved by Mr John Grant Willson the former partner of Plaintiff, who swore that there was due to the Defendant on the partnership account the specific sum for which the verdict was obtained.
The bill charged several particular errors and frauds in that account and also that the Plaintiff had a cross demand against the Defendant Deane in a separate and distinct account, which subsisted between them previous to the partnership between the Plaintiff and John Grant Willson by which it appeared that a sum of 6,443 Sp. Dollars was due on that separate account by the Defendant to the Plaintiff and that he was deprived of an opportunity of proving this set off upon the trial of law as most of the dealings on that separate account were within the knowledge of the Defendant Deane and Mr Willson, the partner, who was a witness on the trial, professed that he was totally ignorant of them.
The bill also charged that Defendant Deane resided at Bombay, out of the jurisdiction of the Court and sought to avail himself against conscience of this verdict at law, although a larger sum was due to the Plaintiff upon the separate account:- It was also charged that since the verdict, the Plaintiff had granted a mortgage of his lands and premises on this Island for the amount of the verdict at 12 per cent as a collateral security to prevent immediate execution being taken out.
The Hon. the recorder said he would not now enter into the general merits of the case; the only question upon motion for an injunction until answer or further order is whether there is sufficient equity charged in the bill which if admitted by the Defendant would be a ground for relief when the Defendant’s answer comes in, the injunction will be dissolved of course unless the Plaintiff should move to continue it upon equity confessed by the Defendant in that answer. He therefore granted an injunction to refrain the Defendant from proceeding at law upon the verdict obtained on the partnership account until the Defendant Deane shall answer the charges in the bill for which purpose he ordered a xxx Commission to issue to certain Commissioners at Bombay and in the meantime the mortgage granted and the judgement at law to stand as a security for the amount of the verdict.
Memoranda
In our last number, 3rd page, Court of Judicature, for Patrick Deane read Robert Deane.
James Douglas, Plaintiff versus Patrick Deane, Defendant
The Plaintiff moved the Court for an injunction to stop the Defendant proceeding at law, upon a verdict and judgment obtained by him on the law side of the Court on the 1st Dec. last for the sum of Sp. Dollars 6,364.
The motion was grounded upon the Plaintiff’s bill filed upon the 1st May inst. stating that the verdict at law was obtained against him by surprise and collusion and grounded upon an account produced upon the trial and proved by Mr John Grant Willson the former partner of Plaintiff, who swore that there was due to the Defendant on the partnership account the specific sum for which the verdict was obtained.
The bill charged several particular errors and frauds in that account and also that the Plaintiff had a cross demand against the Defendant Deane in a separate and distinct account, which subsisted between them previous to the partnership between the Plaintiff and John Grant Willson by which it appeared that a sum of 6,443 Sp. Dollars was due on that separate account by the Defendant to the Plaintiff and that he was deprived of an opportunity of proving this set off upon the trial of law as most of the dealings on that separate account were within the knowledge of the Defendant Deane and Mr Willson, the partner, who was a witness on the trial, professed that he was totally ignorant of them.
The bill also charged that Defendant Deane resided at Bombay, out of the jurisdiction of the Court and sought to avail himself against conscience of this verdict at law, although a larger sum was due to the Plaintiff upon the separate account:- It was also charged that since the verdict, the Plaintiff had granted a mortgage of his lands and premises on this Island for the amount of the verdict at 12 per cent as a collateral security to prevent immediate execution being taken out.
The Hon. the recorder said he would not now enter into the general merits of the case; the only question upon motion for an injunction until answer or further order is whether there is sufficient equity charged in the bill which if admitted by the Defendant would be a ground for relief when the Defendant’s answer comes in, the injunction will be dissolved of course unless the Plaintiff should move to continue it upon equity confessed by the Defendant in that answer. He therefore granted an injunction to refrain the Defendant from proceeding at law upon the verdict obtained on the partnership account until the Defendant Deane shall answer the charges in the bill for which purpose he ordered a xxx Commission to issue to certain Commissioners at Bombay and in the meantime the mortgage granted and the judgement at law to stand as a security for the amount of the verdict.
Memoranda
In our last number, 3rd page, Court of Judicature, for Patrick Deane read Robert Deane.
July
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Notice
The public are hereby informed that Edward Essex Capes and Jonathan Burke McHugo, having entered into co-partnership this day as Merchants and General Agents under the firm of Capes & McHugo, they will transact business at their godowns no. 233 Beach St. E.E. Capes, J.B. McHugo. Daniel Carroll, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Daniel Carroll of this Island, Merchant, having been granted unto David Brown and Edward Essex Capes, also of this Island, Executors therein named – All persons having claims on the said estate are requested to state them with as little delay as possible ... For Sale A piece or parcel of ground situated on the south side of the Burmah Road, adjoining Mr Narcis’. It is an elegant spot for the erection of a bungalow, being perfectly dry. ... apply to A.B. Bone ... Auction ... By Order of the Executors ... A small quantity of plate, also a piece or parcel of ground situated in Tulloh Ayer Rajah, the property of the late Daniel Carroll. ... Notice In consequence of the death of Mr Daniel Carroll, the concern of Carroll, Scott & Co. will, by mutual consent of the surviving partners, be dissolved on the 15th Aug. next. It is therefore requested that all debts owing to the said concern may be paid immediately ... Richard Scott, Archibald Mackinnon. To Be Let Those extensive rooms and godowns at present occupied by Messrs. Carroll, Scott & Co. ... Notice On Wed. evening about nine o’clock, a black leather pocket book was lost, supposed either on the Esplanade or in Beach St. It contained nothing of service to anyone but the owner, George Pifer, (or Piper) seaman, who will feel grateful to any person who may have found it and will send it to the Gazette Office. Advert. Anthony McIntyre respectfully acquaints his friends and the public in general that having admitted Mr John Fritz a partner in his House, the business of the concern will in future be conducted under the name of McIntyre and Fritz, to whom all orders sent will meet with every attention. |
Death
Most deeply regretted, after a short but most painful and severe illness of only two days, Q.D. Thompson, of the Civil Service of this establishment – cut off ere he reached his prime and leaving a widow with three infant children to deplore his loss. Henry Rogers, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Henry Rogers, having been granted to Phoebe Rogers, Executrix therein names. All persons having claims on the said estate are requested to state them with as little delay as possible ... To Be Let The house in Love Lane at present occupied by Mr Cullam. Auction ... At the house formerly the Commercial Hotel ... the following valuable property ... Auction ... By Order of the Executors ... the property of the late Daniel Carroll ... household furniture etc. That valuable piece of ground situated on the north side of Bishop St., next to the Police Office, with the buildings erected thereon, the property of the late Daniel Carroll. Shipping We omitted to mention in our last the return of H.S. Pearson, First Member of Council to this presidency. He landed on Thur. night from the Alexander, under the salute due to his rank. To Be Let or Sold That newly erected, airy and pleasant bungalow situated near the General Hospital. For particulars enquire of Mr Campe, on the premises. John Rozario Francis, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature ... for Letters of Administration to the Estate and Effects of John Rozario Francis, late of Acheen, deceased, to be granted to John Francis, as brother of the said deceased. John Hewitt, Registrar. James Heriot, deceased By Order of Thomas Halyburton, Executor of the Estate of James Heriot, deceased. ... Auction ... that commodious and conveniently situated house between Penang and King Streets, at present in the occupation of Lt.-Col. Shuldham ... |
Notice
Thomas Perkins, as well on behalf of himself as of the other Legatees names in the last Will and Testament of John Perkins, late of Prince of Wales Island, ship-builder, deceased. Complainant. Versus James Scott and George Hill Elmes, the surviving Executors of the said John Perkins. Defendants.
Whereas the Complainant in the above cause having filed a Bill ... praying on account of the Estate and Effects of the said John Perkins, deceased, and whereas the said cause came on to be heard on the ... and it was ordered that the Registrar of the Court should take an account of the said Estate and Effects, which have come to the hands of the surviving Executors ... A summons in the nature of a Subpoena has issued to the Sheriff ... requiring him to summons the said James Scott to appear and answer the said bill ... and the Sheriff has returned, that the said James Scott is not to be found within his bailiwick but it is alleged that he is now at Junk Ceylon or elsewhere in the Hon. Company’s Territories in India. It is therefore ordered by the said Court that the said James Scott do appear by himself or his Attorney ... otherwise the said Court will proceed as to justice may appertain. John Hewitt, Registrar.
Thomas Perkins, as well on behalf of himself as of the other Legatees names in the last Will and Testament of John Perkins, late of Prince of Wales Island, ship-builder, deceased. Complainant. Versus James Scott and George Hill Elmes, the surviving Executors of the said John Perkins. Defendants.
Whereas the Complainant in the above cause having filed a Bill ... praying on account of the Estate and Effects of the said John Perkins, deceased, and whereas the said cause came on to be heard on the ... and it was ordered that the Registrar of the Court should take an account of the said Estate and Effects, which have come to the hands of the surviving Executors ... A summons in the nature of a Subpoena has issued to the Sheriff ... requiring him to summons the said James Scott to appear and answer the said bill ... and the Sheriff has returned, that the said James Scott is not to be found within his bailiwick but it is alleged that he is now at Junk Ceylon or elsewhere in the Hon. Company’s Territories in India. It is therefore ordered by the said Court that the said James Scott do appear by himself or his Attorney ... otherwise the said Court will proceed as to justice may appertain. John Hewitt, Registrar.
August
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Sheriff’s Sales
... A quantity of household furniture seized under a writ of execution in the cause of Thomas Perkins, versus G.H. Elmes at his house on the Penang Road. Conditions of sale – Ready Money ... William Stuart versus Abdool Momin. On Wed. next the 16th instant at 10 o’clock. A brick built Meslauge or Tenement situated on the west side of Queen St. and adjoining that a present occupied by Mr Julius Caesar. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shipping We omitted to mention in our list of passengers, which came out on the China Fleet, the names of Miss Backhouse and Mr Keckewich. Mr Keckewich, we understand, came out to practice as an Attorney and was admitted on Wednesday last in the Court of Judicature. Thomas Polhill, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the ... Court of Judicature ... for Letters of Administration to the Estate of Thomas Polhill, deceased, late a Lieut.-Colonel in the service of the East India Co. on the Bengal Establishment to be granted to David McCulloch ... Agent for Messrs. Trail, Palmer & Co of Calcutta, Merchants, as Bond Creditors of the deceased. A Card I.R. Campe, no. xx Church St. respectfully informs his friends and the public in general that he continues the business of a Butcher, as lately carried on by Mr Porter and hopes by paying the greatest attention to such orders as he may be favoured with to meet their support. ... Shipping On Thur. last the Scourge, Capt. Baumgarten, arrived from Malacca after a passage of five days – by this conveyance, Miss Overree, John Macalister and Lt. McDonald came passengers. The pleasure so anxiously looked for is the launch of the frigate constructed under the immediate inspection of that able architect Mr Joseph Seaton, in the Hon. Company’s Marine Yard, was realised last Sunday afternoon, when she made her entre into her destined element, amid the joyful acclamations of thousands of spectators and the thundering of cannons from the walls of the garrison. The launch, agreeable to the opinions of many accustomed to view spectacles of this nature, could not be surpassed. The frigate was denominated the Penang. ... Yesterday afternoon, H.M. ship La Clorinde, Capt. Briggs, entered the harbour from Madras, the 3rd Aug. giving convoy to the Hon. Company’s ships Perseverance, Tweedale and Nottingham, W. Campbell, the following ladies and gentlemen have arrived on these ships, Mrs Jones, Mrs Grant, Miss Fanny Brown, Col. Dunn, Major Jones, Major De Morgan, Capt. Grant, Capt. Fowles, Mr Brown and Dr. Steddy. |
J. Porter, deceased
Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Mr J. Porter of this Island having been granted to Mr Jeremiah McCarthy one of the Executors therein named. All persons having claims on the said Estate are requested to state them with as little delay as possible and all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts forthwith. By Order of the Executors ... Auction ... The following articles belonging to the Estate of the late Mr J. Porter. A quantity of household furniture, one eight day clock also a quantity of neat and fashionable plate. A quantity of fine milch cows and calves. Carts and buggies, a boat with sails, a quantity of quart bottles and buffaloes horns for the China market. With various other articles. By Order of the Executor to be sold by public auction by McIntyre & Fritz, at their rooms ... Landed property in Tulloh Ayer Rajah, being part of the estate of Mr J. Porter, deceased. To the westward of and joining the Hospital Ground ... Lot 1. A most healthy and pleasant situation on the north beach on which is a very commodious and well raised bungalow with a very capital brick built cook house and extensive Cadjan out-offices etc. and a number of coconut and other trees ... No. 2. ... No. 6. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Civil Appointments John Macalister, to be Paymaster and Commissary of Petty Stores. R. Ibbettson, to be Deputy Collector at Malacca. J.L. Phipps, to be Asst. in the Office of the Accountant and Auditor and to act as Asst. Accountant and Auditor until the return of I.T.L.M. Sherwood. The Hon’ble the Governor has been pleased to appoint Lieut. Fraser to act as his Private Secy. and Lieut. Donald Macalister to act as Aide-de-camp during the absence of Capt. McInnes. Lt. Fraser to be acting Brigade Major to the troops during the absence of Capt. McInnes. To Be Let Downe Lodge, most pleasantly situated on the North Beach to the westward of H.S. Pearson. Enquire of Mr Bone at the Printing Office. Shipping On Wed. the ship Margaret, Sterling, arrived from Malacca, whence came passengers, Messrs. H. Yates, Patrick Clark and Douglas Murray. ... The passengers from hence on the Europe ships are several gentlemen of the Navy; John Scott, Samuel B. Rawle, an American gentlemen and Master J.B. Bone. Advert. T. Cullum begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has taken those premises, the property of E.E. Capes behind the China Church, for the purposes of carrying on his business, hopes by a steady attention to merit their patronage. |
September
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J. Porter, deceased
By Order of the Executor ... Auction ... The following very valuable landed property in Tulloh Ayer Rajah, being part of the estate of J. Porter, deceased. To the westward of and joining the hospital ground ... Lot 1. A most healthy and pleasant situation on the North Beach ... No. 2 – No. 6 .... J. Porter, deceased By Order of the Executor ... Auction ... That commodious and well furnished bungalow, no. 7 Penang St. at the corner of Church St. being part of the estate of J. Porter, deceased, with its spacious godowns and out offices. ... J. Porter, deceased By Order of the Executor ... Auction ... The following landed property in Leith St. being part of the Estate of the late J. Porter .... J. Porter, deceased By Order of the Executor ... Auction ... The following landed property bounded as follows ... Eliza Jacob, deceased. That commodious and well built dwelling house situated in China St. with its out offices, all of which are puckah, being the property of the late Elias Jacob, and lately occupied by Wm. Stuart ... Application to Mr Malcolm Manook, no. 82 Penang St. To Be Let ... That convenient, well raised, bungalow situated immediately opposite the road leading to the General Hospital, lately inhabited by Mr Porter, deceased. Enquire of Court & Bone. Sale A few horses lately arrived from Acheen. For particulars apply to John Francis. Stolen or Strayed From the compound of Wm. Robinson on Tuesday last, a brindled bitch puppy about four months old. Any person bringing the same to the Printer or can give information where she may be found, shall be rewarded for their trouble, if required. General Orders The Hon’ble the Governor and Council have been pleased to appoint W.A. Clubley to act as Chaplain at this presidency until further notice. The appointment to take effect from the 1st of the ensuing month. Thos. Raffles, Secy. to Govt. Shipping On Tue. the H.C. brig Mary Ann, Lt. Barrett, arrived from Rangoon also the brig Thistle, Capt. Cotton, passengers per latter, Messrs. Ibbetson, Foote and Montgomery. |
Appointment
We hear Patrick Clark has been appointed Master Attendant at Malacca in the room of Mr Alms, deceased. Shipping ... The following ladies and gentlemen have arrived passengers on the above ships, Mrs Forbes, Mrs Watkins and Mrs Le Mesurier, Messrs. Forbes, Wedderburn and Wager, Capt. Little and Capt. Hay of the Coast Establishment, Lt. Pratt and Lt. Doyle, Major Cheene and a detachment of H.M. 47th Regt. These troops we believe, will be landed here and wait an opportunity of returning to Bombay. Death Died lately at Malacca, J.B.M. Alms, Master Attendant, leaving behind an amiable widow and three beautiful children. To Be Let That upper roomed house situated in Beach St. next door to Mr Chiene’s office. Enquire of Mr Garty, Bishop St. Eliza Jacob, deceased. By order of Mr Malcolm Manook attorney to the Executor of the Estate of Elias Jacob, deceased. ... Auction ... The following goods ... One gold time keeper, one Ivory box, mounted with silver, ... To Be Let That spacious and very pleasantly situated house on the Esplanade at present denominated the Navy Tavern. Apply to Mr Bacon. Birth On Sat. last [16th Sept.] the lady of James Carnegy, was safely delivered of a daughter. Court of Judicature John Smith, Master’s Mate of H.M. ship Blanche, was tried upon an indictment for assaulting Donadass, a Police Jemadar, in the execution of his duty and acquitted by the jury. Births On Sat. [23rd Sept.] Mrs Dragon of a daughter. On Mon. morning [ 25th Sept.] the lady of Mr Rodyk, of a daughter. Died On Tuesday forenoon, [26th Sept.] Major Jones of H.M. 25th Regt. of Dragoons, leaving behind to deplore his loss, an amiable and interesting widow. His remains were interred with Military honours. Public Auction By Court & Bone, at the house of Mr Petrie, directly opposite the Pay Office. On Tue. next, 3rd Oct. ... the following useful articles – furniture, glassware, cooking utensils etc. Also a fast trotting pony, fit either for the saddle or buggy, together with a buggy and harness. |
Court of Judicature
... The following gentlemen were then sworn on the Grand Jury:-
... The following gentlemen were then sworn on the Grand Jury:-
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William Robinson – Foreman
Thomas Halyburton David McCulloch Samuel Stewart James Carnegy |
Jeramiah McCarthy
Patrick Cheine William Hay John Dunbar J. Curson Lawrence |
W. Armstrong Clubley
D. Forbes Mitchell H.P. Tremenheer Robert Scott, Senior Richard Manington |
George Seton
Jon. Burke McHugo John Lyons Phipps Nath. Bacon |
Richard Till
... After the Grand Jury retired the Recorder delivered his opinion in consequence of a consultation with the Judges of all the Supreme Courts in India, upon the case of Richard Till, a soldier in the Madras Infantry, who was found guilty at the last sessions, for maliciously shooting at a Sergeant in the same regiment, upon an indictment framed upon the Statute ... ... The Judges were unanimously of opinion (in which the Recorder also entirely concurred) that the act so far as it related to this offence ... in consequence of which, the Recorder passed judgement of death on the prisoner, but on account of particular circumstances and its being the first case of the kind which occurred in this Island, he commuted it to transportation for life to Botany Bay.
Joaquim Joze Santiano
On Thursday last, Joaquim Joze Santiano was put to the bar and arraigned for the murder of Henlaw Boizes another mariner of the Portuguese Frigate, in July last and after a long trial the jury acquitted him of murder but brought him in guilty of man-slaughter, when sentence was immediately passed, that he be burnt in the hand and imprisoned twelve months.
Ally Buckas
Was Tried and found guilty of stealing six silver spoons, the property of Messrs. Wright and Garling. The Court adjourned until ten o’clock this forenoon.
... After the Grand Jury retired the Recorder delivered his opinion in consequence of a consultation with the Judges of all the Supreme Courts in India, upon the case of Richard Till, a soldier in the Madras Infantry, who was found guilty at the last sessions, for maliciously shooting at a Sergeant in the same regiment, upon an indictment framed upon the Statute ... ... The Judges were unanimously of opinion (in which the Recorder also entirely concurred) that the act so far as it related to this offence ... in consequence of which, the Recorder passed judgement of death on the prisoner, but on account of particular circumstances and its being the first case of the kind which occurred in this Island, he commuted it to transportation for life to Botany Bay.
Joaquim Joze Santiano
On Thursday last, Joaquim Joze Santiano was put to the bar and arraigned for the murder of Henlaw Boizes another mariner of the Portuguese Frigate, in July last and after a long trial the jury acquitted him of murder but brought him in guilty of man-slaughter, when sentence was immediately passed, that he be burnt in the hand and imprisoned twelve months.
Ally Buckas
Was Tried and found guilty of stealing six silver spoons, the property of Messrs. Wright and Garling. The Court adjourned until ten o’clock this forenoon.
October
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Advert.
Several persons having omitted to discharge their Bills for Assessments for the Streets etc. in George Town. Notice is hereby given that such persons are hereby required to pay the same to Mr Richard Caunter, the Clerk of the Assessors on his application within the period of one month from this date and that in failure thereof they will be dealt with according to law. George Caunter, Chairman to the Meeting of Assessors. A Card The public is respectfully informed that the House of Agency lately established at this presidency, under the name of David Scott & Co., will be carried on under the firm of William Shotten & Co. and that Ardaseer Dady is admitted into the House ... Private Sale At the late Commercial Hotel. A few horses lately arrived from Acheen. For further particulars apply to John Francis. Shipping From Malacca, H.M. brig Montrose, passengers, Mr and Mrs Grimwood; from Calcutta, General Wellesley, Mr? Henderson. Mary Skeene, passengers Mr Hyde, Master Rodyk and three Armenians. Lord Minto, Mr Greig. Sheriff’s Sales Robert Scott, Administrator to the Estate of James Scott, deceased, Versus Suk Erilla. ... A piece of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah ... Patrick Chiene versus Kadir Saib ... All that piece of ground situated on the west side of Penang St., George Town ... Patrick Chine versus Fekeir Mohamed .... A piece of ground and building thereon erected, situated on the south side of Malabar St., George Town ... Conditions of sale – ready money. D. Brown, Sheriff. P.W. Island. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Birth On Sunday last [1st Oct. 1809] the lady of John Scott, of a daughter. Marriage On Wednesday evening [4th Oct. 1809] Mr John Richardson Campe to Miss Cordel. Death Lately, Mr John Grimwood, Conductor of Ordnance, after a severe illness. To Be Let That house and compound with a convenient cool detached dining hall and offices, late the property of Robert Scott. For particulars apply to William Stuart the proprietor. |
Coroner’s Inquests
A daring murder was committed in the garrison of Fort Cornwallis on Wednesday, 18th instant, about two o’clock in the afternoon, when Thomas Shields, a Gunner of Artillery was killed in consequence of a shot from a Fuzee, fired at him by Thomas Courtney, a Private in the same detachment, while at his post at the main gate. The ball after going through the body of Thomas Shields struck Ackow, a Chinese carpenter, who was at the distance of three or four yards, working at the gun carriages in the Fort at the time. The coroner’s Inquest was held in the garrison at 11 o’clock forenoon on Thursday, when upon examination of the witnesses produced, it appeared in evidence that the prisoner, Thomas Courtney, had been intoxicated with liquor at 7 o’clock in the morning when the deceased put him in confinement as he said to the hearing of one of the witnesses “to keep him from further troubles,” that at 2 o’clock p.m. he was at his post at the main gate, when the deceased, together with one Thomas Loons, went to relieve him. Thomas Shields said “halt! carry arms” upon which the prisoner presented his piece at him, the deceased said “let me have none of your nonsense” instantly the musket was discharged and the deceased was observed to drop down with a wound on the right breast, which penetrated completely through him that the Chinese carpenter who was behind was struck with the same ball and received a mortal wound. In consequence of which, Thomas Shields died at 10 o’clock on Wednesday night and the Chinaman at three on Thursday afternoon. The jury brought in a verdict of – wilful murder. An inquest was held also on the body of Ackow and the same verdict returned, upon which the prisoner was committed to jail. It is supposed that a special commission or session of Oyer and Terminer and Jail delivery will be soon held for the trial of this Private as also another case of a recent murder for which one of the parties is in custody. Auctions By Order of Mr Malcolm Manook, agent to the Executor of the Estate of Elias Jacob, deceased ... That extensive and valuable upper roomed dwelling house, the property of the deceased, situated on the south side of China St. ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ By Order of the Executor ... at the house of the late Mr Porter, no. 7 Penang St. ... the following valuable household furniture belonging to the estate of the late Mr Porter, consisting of Dining tables, ... Capt Canning, we understand, is about to proceed immediately on a diplomatic mission to the Court of Ava. The brig “Bee” has been hired by Government for the purpose of conveying that gentleman and his suite to Rangoon. Public Auction To be sold at public auction by Thomas Perkins, at the house of the late Mr Porter no. 7 Penang St. ... the following valuable household furniture belonging to eh estate of the late Mr Porter consisting of dining tables, chairs, couches, bedsteads with bedding, complete, teapots, card-tables, Almiras, table-shades, lamps, wall-shades, cooking utensils, pictures, looking glasses silver cruet stand, Japan sugar jars. Also a capital buggy or saddle horse, buggy and Europe harness. Public Auction On the premises by Thomas Perkins on Tuesday ... that commodious and well finished bungalow, no. 7 Penang St. at the corner of Church St., being part of the estate of Mr J. Porter, deceased, and its spacious godowns and out-offices, most desirably situated for any gentleman concerned in trade. Conditions of sale ... |
November
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Sheriff’s Sale
James Douglas, Plaintiff versus Ballamootoo, Defendant ... To Be Let Those valuable substantial and most desirably situated premises in Beach St. the property of Capt. James Douglas, comprising a commodious upper roomed dwelling house and offices and two ranges of godowns extending from Beach St. to the beach, well adapted to the accommodation of any gentleman concerned in trade; to be had on a lease for any period and at a reasonable rate, either in whole or partly, with or without furniture, as may be required for the convenience of the parties. For particulars apply to the printer of the Gazette or to Carnegy & Co. Local News On Thursday, being Lord Mayor’s Day, Mr Robinson entertained a select party of friends to dinner at his mansion on the north beach. In the evening a most elegant fete was given by Messrs. Clubley and Phipps. It is impossible for us to convey any idea of the style and manner in which everything was conducted. The Governor, together with the whole of the beauty and fashion of the Island assembled at an early hour. The ball commenced between eight and nine – Mr Clubley had the honour of leading Mrs Raffles down the first dance to the tune of “off she goes.” ... Marriage Pearson - Meurer Last evening [17th Nov.] by H.S. Pearson, First Member of Council, William James Mingay of the Royal Navy to Miss Meurer. Dance On Tuesday evening Lt.-Col. Shuldham and the Officers of the 2nd Battn. 20th Regt. gave a splendid entertainment to about eighty ladies and gentlemen at the Admiralty House. The dance commenced at nine and was kept up with much spirit until twelve, when the company sat down to a very elegant supper provided by the Officers, after which dancing recommenced and continued until the early hour. |
To Be Let
That small bungalow situated near the China Church to the west of the Hon. Company’s Square, lately occupied by Lt. Gordon and Lt. Black, ... John Francis Respectfully informs the public that he will undertake to cure sick horses and perform every branch of farriery at his stables next door to the Police Office. Sheriff’s Sales Thomas Perkins, as well for himself as for the other Legate under the Will of John Perkins, deceased. Versus James Scott and George Hill Elmes, Executors to the Estate of the late said John Perkins. To be sold by Sheriff’s Sale on Tuesday next, 21st Nov. All that piece of ground situated in Tanjong Penaugre District contained in the Hon. Company’s Grant ... to contain one hundred and eighty-three jumbas ... Seized by virtue of a Writ of Execution at the instance of Thomas Perkins vs. George Hill Elmes. Conditions of sale – ready money. D. Brown, Sheriff. Notification Whereas Phoebe Rogers, widow of the late Henry Rogers, being about to leave this Island, has given Mr Thomas Kekewich full power and authority to receive and demand all monies, debts or dues that may be owing or coming unto her or her said late husband and also to pay all debts of her or her said late husband as far as the money he shall receive may be sufficient to discharge. ... To Be Let - That centrically situated and convenient house, belonging to the Estate of James Heriot, deceased, and late in the occupation of John Macalister. Apply to Mr Halyburton. To Be Let - That large and commodious house situated on the north side of the Penang Road, nearly opposite the Secretary’s Office, and late in the occupation of Capt. Tremenheere. Auction - By Order of the Superintendent of Marine ... quantity of damaged marine stores ... J.J. Erskine, Marine Storekeeper. |
Court of Judicature
... when the following Grand Jury were sworn in ... Thomas Halyburton – Foreman. Douglas Murray, Wm. A. Clubley, Francis xxx, D. McCulloch, Samuel Stewart, John xxx, Patrick Cxxx, James Carnegy, Robert Scott, John Macalister, John Baird, William Hay, Jer. McCarthy, George Seton, J. Burke McHugo and Thos. McQuoid
... when the following Grand Jury were sworn in ... Thomas Halyburton – Foreman. Douglas Murray, Wm. A. Clubley, Francis xxx, D. McCulloch, Samuel Stewart, John xxx, Patrick Cxxx, James Carnegy, Robert Scott, John Macalister, John Baird, William Hay, Jer. McCarthy, George Seton, J. Burke McHugo and Thos. McQuoid
... The Grand Jury soon afterward returned with two Bills of Indictment against Thomas Courtnay, a young man in the Bengal Artillery Service, for the murder of Thomas Sheild (sic) of the same corps and also of Ackow, a Chinese carpenter; he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to both indictments.
It being intimated to the Court on behalf of the prisoner, that John Lyon Phipps, one of the Grand Jurors, was a minor, therefore incapable, the Recorder declared that the prisoner could only avail himself of this objection if the fact was so, by way of a plea in abatement; and that before any other plea pleaded; however, he was willing to give him the full benefit of it and to remove all doubt, Mr Phipps was examined upon oath as to his age and having admitted he was a minor, the recorder observed that a minor ought not to be returned by the Sheriff and that in point of law, ... He then ordered the Grand Jury to be re-sworn ... leaving out the incapable person and new Bills of Indictment were served ... the prisoner Thomas Courtnay was arraigned and having pleaded not guilty, the Court proceeded upon his trial ...
Thomas Courtnay, a young man of about 21 – in the Artillery Service was tried upon two indictments – the first for the murder of Thomas Shields a Corporal of Artillery who was shot by him when he came to relieve him on guard in the fort on the 18th of October last, in consequence of resentment declared by the prisoner against the deceased for having confined him in the guard house that morning for drunkenness and the other for the murder of Akow (sic) an industrious Chinese carpenter who was killed in consequence of a wound from the same fierelock and by the same ball at the same time.
The trial was a most interesting one, not only on account of the atrocity of the acts but on account of the youth of the prisoner, who form the history of his birth and family, given by him in his defence, seemed destined for a better fate and after a very long trial which lasted till five in the evening, he was convicted upon both indictments upon very clear evidence and after a very pathetic and affecting speech from the Hon. the Recorder, he passed judgement of death upon him – after which the Court adjourned until this day when another trial for murder ... ...
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Yesterday between the hours of ten and eleven, Thomas Courtney, (sic) was executed on the esplanade, pursuant to the sentence passed upon him by the Court. He was attended to the place of execution by the Portuguese priest and was employed in prayer from the gaol to the platform, apparently deeply affected with his condition. Before he met his fate, he addressed the audience in the following manner. “I severely hope all soldiers and sailors in the service of His Majesty and the Hon. Company will take warning from me –Liquor alone has been the cause of my unhappy end!” He then bowed and was launched into eternity, a dreadful example of intoxication and ungovernable passion.
It being intimated to the Court on behalf of the prisoner, that John Lyon Phipps, one of the Grand Jurors, was a minor, therefore incapable, the Recorder declared that the prisoner could only avail himself of this objection if the fact was so, by way of a plea in abatement; and that before any other plea pleaded; however, he was willing to give him the full benefit of it and to remove all doubt, Mr Phipps was examined upon oath as to his age and having admitted he was a minor, the recorder observed that a minor ought not to be returned by the Sheriff and that in point of law, ... He then ordered the Grand Jury to be re-sworn ... leaving out the incapable person and new Bills of Indictment were served ... the prisoner Thomas Courtnay was arraigned and having pleaded not guilty, the Court proceeded upon his trial ...
Thomas Courtnay, a young man of about 21 – in the Artillery Service was tried upon two indictments – the first for the murder of Thomas Shields a Corporal of Artillery who was shot by him when he came to relieve him on guard in the fort on the 18th of October last, in consequence of resentment declared by the prisoner against the deceased for having confined him in the guard house that morning for drunkenness and the other for the murder of Akow (sic) an industrious Chinese carpenter who was killed in consequence of a wound from the same fierelock and by the same ball at the same time.
The trial was a most interesting one, not only on account of the atrocity of the acts but on account of the youth of the prisoner, who form the history of his birth and family, given by him in his defence, seemed destined for a better fate and after a very long trial which lasted till five in the evening, he was convicted upon both indictments upon very clear evidence and after a very pathetic and affecting speech from the Hon. the Recorder, he passed judgement of death upon him – after which the Court adjourned until this day when another trial for murder ... ...
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Yesterday between the hours of ten and eleven, Thomas Courtney, (sic) was executed on the esplanade, pursuant to the sentence passed upon him by the Court. He was attended to the place of execution by the Portuguese priest and was employed in prayer from the gaol to the platform, apparently deeply affected with his condition. Before he met his fate, he addressed the audience in the following manner. “I severely hope all soldiers and sailors in the service of His Majesty and the Hon. Company will take warning from me –Liquor alone has been the cause of my unhappy end!” He then bowed and was launched into eternity, a dreadful example of intoxication and ungovernable passion.
December
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Local News
Thursday last being the anniversary of the titular Saint of Scotland, a superb entertainment was given by the sons of Saint Andrew, to the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement at the Admiralty House. The company consisting of about seventy, assembled at six o’clock and sat down to an elegant and sumptuous dinner, which was arranged and laid out with the greatest taste and splendour. The wines were excellent and abundant and the utmost harmony and conviviality prevailed. ... Death On Tuesday last [28th Nov.] Mr Alexander Southwood, otherwise Sutherland, who acted for many years past as pilot for the South Channel. Shipping Last Sunday, the Hon. Company’s cutter Arethusa, Capt. Smith, anchored off the pier from Malacca, passenger, James Cousens, of the Civil Service. The Margaret, under Birmah (sic) colours arrived from Rangoon on Thursday last, after a passage of twelve days, she has brought several very fine Pegue horses belonging to Capt. Snoball, who intends to dispose of them at public auction. Capt. Fleming, who for several years has resided at Rangoon as a Merchant and Agent, has purchased a large ship built by order of the King for 40,000 ticals, in which he intended, it is said, to quit the country. Capt. Cotton had not arrived at Rangoon when the Margaret sailed, ... To Be Let Those extensive rooms and godowns formerly occupied by Messrs. Carroll, Scott & Co. Apply to Mr D. Brown or Mr R. Scott, junior. David Dalrymple, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island for Letters of Administration to the Estate and Effects of David Dalrymple late of Prince of Wales Island, Mariner, deceased, to be granted to John Hewitt, Registrar of the said Court, ad colligendum bona. John Hewitt, Registrar, Court House, George Town. |
For Private Sale
The fast sailing schooner Primrose, built by John Turner at Rangoon entirely of teak and of choice materials, launched on the 27th Sept. last. She has excellent accommodation. For particulars apply to Capt. Snoball at Mr Perkins, where a list of her stores may be seen. Jacob Minas, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Jacob Minas, Merchant, deceased, having been granted by the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island to Ives Gregory of this Island, Merchant, one of the Executors therein named – all persons being indebted to the said Estate, having claims on, or holding property belonging to it, are requested to pay their debts, state their claims, or deliver the property to the said Executor without delay. Malacca Capt. Farquhar gave a breakfast, dinner and ball at New Hall, on St. Andrew’s Day, to the settlement. We hear it is in contemplation among the gentlemen of Malacca to get up theatrical entertainment and have fixed Love a la mode, as the first piece for representation. Mr Cooper, who lately resided here, has taken the whole of Mr Grief’s interest in the Malacca Tavern. Freight for Rangoon The brig Margaret, Capt. J. Britto, will sail on or about the 26th of Dec. instant. For particulars apply to Capt. Snoball at Mr Perkins. Shipping The Bengal Fleet, which we noticed in our last as having been at Malacca, arrived during the week and sailed again on the evening of Thursday. The passengers by the above fleet are. Messrs. Wedderburn Forbes, McKinnon, Graham, Ramsay, Major Chiene etc. from China – For Bombay, Mrs Forbes, Messrs. Forbes and Wedderburn and Major Chiene. The General Wellesley, against which ship so many claims have been made, was immediately on coming to anchor last Monday morning, sequestered at the suit of Mr D. Murray. |
1810
January
January
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Advert.
A General Register of all the inhabitants resident in George Town being about to be formed, all housekeepers of every description are required to give in their names and state their trade or occupation together with the names of every individual, whether belonging to, or residing with the families, denoting the trade or occupation of all such as follow any to the writers appointed to take an account thereof, who will call on them for the same and whenever the number of any family so given in shall be increased by birth or the admission of inmates, or deceased by death or departure of sojourners, or orders, belonging thereto, such circumstances shall be notified by the head of that family at the Police Office, under penalty on condition of neglecting so to do of being fined or otherwise dealt with at the direction of the Magistrates. And all persons are required to take notice that the number of each house in George Town will be affixed to it on a painted board at the expense of Government. And any house having been so numbered which shall be found without it number affixed to it, as aforesaid, the owner or occupier thereof shall be fined or otherwise dealt with by the Magistrates, as they in their discretion shall deem meet. George Caunter, Police Magistrate For Sale or To Be Let That elevated, airy and comfortable bungalow with kitchen garden attached, situated on the right side of the Birmah Rd. at present occupied by Lt. Skardon. Enquire of M.W. Wallace. To Be Let That pucka built upper roomed house adjoining Mr P. Chiene’s office, Beach St. Apply to Mr Garty, Bishop St. John Grimwood, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was made this day to the Hon. Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the Estate and effects of John Grimwood, late of Prince of Wales Island, Conductor of Ordnance, to be granted to Alexander Frazer, Lieut. of Artillery and Deputy Commissary of Ordnance at this Presidency, as creditor of the said deceased. John Hewitt, Registrar. Auction At the stables of John Francis, several useful carriage and saddle horses, buggies and a quantity of spare saddlery. To Be Let Those extensive Rooms and Godowns formerly occupied by Messrs. Carroll, Scott & Co. Apply to Mr D. Brown or Mr R. Scott, junior. |
Shipping
The following gentlemen have arrived on the Martha from Calcutta:- Capt. G. Green, J.W. Miller, A.H. Fraser and F. Mouat. Death Yesterday afternoon, [5th Jan.] about eleven o’clock, after a severe and painful illness, Mrs Cordell. Anna Cordell, deceased. Notice is hereby given that application was made this day to the Hon. Court of Judicature ... for letters of administration to the Estate and Effects of Anna Cordell, late of Prince of Wales Island, Inhabitant, deceased to be granted to John Richardson Campe, as son-in-law of the said deceased. John Hewitt, Registrar. Marriage On the 20th Nov. Charles Hunter, Surgeon 8th Regt. Native Infantry to Miss Ann Light, youngest daughter of Francis Light, who was the original founder of this settlement. For Private Sale The house and grounds at present occupied by Mr Pearson on the North Beach. Apply to D.F. Mitchell, at his office, Beach St. Auction ... All that large and extensive piece of ground situated on the Penang Rd. opposite the new Court House, the property of Mr Caunter ... For Private Sale That well raised bungalow situated at the south end of Leith St. at present in the occupation of Mrs Ann Nicholson to whom apply for particulars. Mrs Anna Cordell, deceased To be sold at public auction by Thomas Perkins on Mon. next ... On the premises. That new and commodious house situated on the Penang Road with godowns and out-houses, completely bounded as follows, east by the Penang Road ... Public Auction Expensive Premises in George Town, to be sold by public auction by Court & Bone on Thursday ... at the house on the premises. All that large and extensive piece of ground situated on the Penang Road opposite the new Court House, the property of Mr Caunter. These premises are intended to be divided in the middle by a road eighteen feet wide leading from the Penang Road, in the front to the China Church at the back thereof and to be disposed of in various lots ... |
February
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Auction
... At the house of H.S. Pearson, on the North Beach ... a quantity of valuable property ... at one o’clock precisely the house and grounds will be exposed for public sale ... Auction ... That pleasantly situated bungalow at the south end of Leith St. belonging to Mrs Ann Nicholson and at present occupied by A. Jackson. ... To Be Let That very spacious and most pleasantly situated bungalow on the esplanade lately in occupation of David Brown. Enquire of Mr Thomas Bacon. Alexander Southerland, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late Alexander Southerland, Mariner, deceased, having been granted by the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island, to Ebenezer White, of this Island, one of the Executors therein named – all persons being indebted to the said Estate having claims on or holding property belonging to it are requested to pay their debts, state their claims or deliver the property to the said Executor without delay. A.H. Fraser Respectfully begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has removed from Beach St. to the house late the Accountant General’s Office. A. Jackson Being about to proceed to Europe by one of the ships of this season, requests that all persons having claims on him may send them within as short a time as possible and that those indebted to him may discharge their respective bills. Shipping On Tue. last arrived the Thainstone, Capt. Tait, belonging to this port from Calcutta. Passengers, Mr Ogilvie and Mr Salmon. Advert. W.E. Phillips, collector of Customs and Land Revenues, having been pleased to undertake the collection of the Assessment levied by the Assessor and Overseers on the grounds in George Town ... All persons are required therefore to take notice thereof and to pay the amount of their respective Assessments to the said W.E. Phillips accordingly. George Caunter, Chairman of the Overseers and Assessors, George Town. Death At Malacca, on the 3rd instant, the infant son of Billington Loftie, Surgeon on this establishment. Burmah Army The Burmah army, consisting of thirty thousand men have taken Junk Ceylon and sent many of the inhabitants, men women and children, slaves to Pegue. The Siamese army is collecting in great force at Tullebong, to retake if possible that Island. All prows from Quedah to Tullebong were put in a state of requisition to transport the Siamese army over, but, we are apprehensive, too late, to prevent every soul being sent away from Junk Ceylon. Joana Rozells, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to ... for Letters of Administration to the Estate and Effects of Joana Rozells, alias Nica Rozells, late of Prince of Wales Island, inhabitant, deceased, to be granted to Anthony Dragon, of the said Island, as brother-in-law of the said deceased. Birth On the 13th the lady of John Hall, of a son. Advert. W.E. Phillips Esq. Collector of Customs and Land Revenues, having been pleased to undertake the Collection of Assessment levied by the Assessors and Overseers on the grounds in George Town as specified in the Govt. Gazette of the 9th ult. All persons are required therefore to take notice thereof and to pay the amount of their respective Assessments to the said W.E. Phillips Esq. accordingly. George Caunter, Chairman of the Oversees and Assessors, George Town. Death On Monday, [29th Jan. 1810] died on board H.M. Hospital Ship, John Southwood, Esq. Master of H.M. ship “Piedmontaise” His remains were interred the following morning with the military honours due to his rank. Administration Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island for Letters of Administration to the Estate and Effects of Joana Rozells, alias Nica Rozells, late of Prince of Wales Island, Inhabitant, deceased, to be granted to Anthony Dragon, of the said Island, as Brother-in-Law of the said deceased. |
Death
George Hickson On Friday, the 26th ultimo, Mr George Hickson, a young man generally admired for his unassuming manners and regretted by a numerous acquaintance. Death On Tuesday morning, [30th Jan.] after a long and painful illness which she bore with fortitude and pious resignation, Mrs Loftie, the lady of Billington Loftie, Head Surgeon of this settlement, deservedly and sincerely regretted by her relatives and friends. Death At Malacca on the 3rd instant, the infant son of Billington Loftie Esq. Surgeon on this establishment. Sheriff’s Sales To be sold by Sheriff’s sale in satisfaction of several mortgages, the under mentioned valuable premises late the property of James Scott Esq. on Monday. To Wit:- 1. All that valuable piece of ground and godowns thereon situated in Beach St. George Town adjoining the Customs House and measuring ... 2. All that valuable piece of ground situated on the Penang Road ... On this property there are a number of houses, coconut and other fruit trees ... Conditions of sale – ready money. D. Brown, Sheriff. Thomas Perkins, on behalf of himself and the other Legatees under the Will of John Perkins, deceased. Versus James Scott and George Hill Elmes. To be sold by Sheriff’s sale by virtue of a Writ of Execution on Mon. next ... All that piece of ground situated on the west side of the Penang Road ... On the premises there is a very good substantial built bungalow containing a hall and two bedrooms. Conditions of sale – ready money. D. Brown, Sheriff. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ George Hickson, deceased By order of the Executors, the property appertaining to the estate of the late Mr George Hickson, to be sold at public auction by McIntyre & Fritz at their auction room on Mon. next ... A very good collection of books, a small quantity of plate, watches, household furniture, double barreled gun, pistols, side arms, new boots, hats, sets of knives and forks, wearing apparel etc. A Buggy and harness, two horses, six sheep, three turkeys, three pigs and four geese. Auction By McIntyre & Fritz at their rooms on Wed. next ... All that valuable property situated in the district of Pulo Teecoos, late the property of Mr Porter, with the bungalow thereon, consisting of one hall, four rooms and verandahs, out houses etc. Conditions of sale ... To Be Let That beautiful snug bungalow with its out houses on the left side of the Birmah Rd. Tulloh Ayer Rajah, the property of Johannes Narcis and at present occupied by him. ... Apply to J. Narcis at his office. David Dalrymple, deceased Pursuant to an order of Court dated 14th Feb. The several creditors of the late David Dalrymple of this Island, Mariners and all persons who have claims upon the ship General Wellesley, are desired to come in and prove their respective demands before John Hewitt, Registrar of the Court and Administrator to the estate and Effects of the said David Dalrymple on or before the 17th day of March next. George Hickson, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late George Hickson, Planter, deceased, having been granted by the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island to Jeremiah McCarthy of this Island, one of the Executors therein named, all persons being indebted to the said Estate, having claims on or holding property belonging to it, are requested to pay their debts, state their claims or deliver the property to the said Executor without delay. To Be Let That very extensive family bungalow, very eligibly situated on the North Beach at present occupied by John Macalister. Apply to J. McCarthy. Death On Thursday last, [15th Feb.] Dr. Sealy, attached to the 2nd Battn. 20th Regt. deservedly regretted. John Sealy, deceased. By Court & Bone at their rooms, this day, Sat. ... the following property belonging to the late John Sealy Esq. Consisting of wearing apparel, furniture, glassware, plate, Surgical instruments, side arms, a pair of capital double barrelled pistols ... in a mahogany case. A pair single barrelled pistols with hair triggers in a mahogany case. A gold Hunting watch with gold chain and key. A plain gold watch ... chain, seal and key. A silver handled Kyoobookoo writing desk. A capital Achromatic telescope with spare glass. A large medicine chest with medicines, stock. A small mahogany chest. Books, travelling trunks, a cask of capital pale ale and ... |
Court of Judicature
Francis Lanoon Light, one of the children and Legatees of Francis Light, deceased, a minor under the age of twenty one years by his guardians George Caunter and Thomas MacQuoid. Plaintiffs. Versus William Fairlie, surviving Executor under the Will of the late Francis Light, William Scott, Trustee and personal representative of James Scott, late one of the acting Executors to the Estate of the said Francis Light and others the Legatees of the said Francis Light, Defendants.
Upon Motion of the Guardians of the Plaintiff and upon reading the original and amended Bills in this case and the Affidavits made by the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light and his Guardians, of his distress and ill state of health and upon reading the answer of the Defendant William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the said Francis Light, filed the 3rd of January instant, and the last Will and Testament of the late Francis Light, deceased, IT IS ORDERED that the sum of 3,993 Spanish dollars and 8 Pice, admitted to be part of the assets of the late Francis Light by the said William Fairlie, in his answer and to be in the hands of his Agents Messrs. Carnegy & Co. of Prince of Wales Island, and also to bonds and securities stated in the schedule annexed to the answer of the said William Fairlie to be also in the hands of the said Messrs. Carnegy & Co. and to be part of the assets of the said Francis Light, deceased, amounting to Spanish dollars 11,347, 42 Pice – making in all Spanish dollars 15,340, 50 Pice, be forthwith brought into the Treasury of the Hon. Company and deposited in the name of the Accountant General of this Court to the credit of this cause and of the affects of the said Francis Light to be disposed of under the orders of the Court.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light, or his Guardians, Messrs. Caunter and Macquoid be paid thereout the sum of 3,500 Spanish dollars for the support and maintenance of the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light, one of the children and Legatees of the late Francis Light, deceased, on account of his demands upon the Estate and Affects of the deceased and to enable him to proceed to Europe for the benefit of his health and preservation of his life and also to carry on this cause.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that an Administrator of the Goods and Chattels of the late Francis Light, within Prince of Wales Island (with his Will annexed) un-administered by the late James Scott or by William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the late Francis Light and who resides out of the Jurisdiction of this Court be appointed to call in the outstanding assets and effects of the late Francis Light within Prince of Wales Island upon giving the usual security; reserving the usual power to the said William Fairlie to come in and act as Executor, when he shall think fit and that the said Administrator do bring all such Assets as shall come to his hands into the Company’s Treasury, to be disposed of under the order or decree of the Court.
AND IT IS ORDERED that the Conveyance executed bearing date the fifteenth day of August
1808, by the late James Scott, deceased, one of the Executors of the late Francis Light, to the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light of certain premises contained in Grants no. 836 and 1031 together with the Title Deeds of the said Estate, now in the hands of the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light, or his Guardians, be also brought in and deposited in the Treasury in the name of the Accountant General, subject to the order or decree of the Court and that the said Administrator or some other fit person be appointed Receiver of the Rents and Produce of the Lands contained therein pending this cause.
AND IT IS ORDERED that the said Administrator be at liberty to apply from time to time pending this cause for directions as to the Assets of the late Francis Light and the recovery of the same and that Plaintiff or his Guardians do proceed to enforce the answers of the other Defendants in the cause and bring this cause to a hearing without delay as far as the Rules of Court will admit and that the Defendant William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the late Francis Light and also the other Legatees in the Will of the said Francis Light, be at liberty to apply to the Court from time to time pending the cause as there may be occasion.
John Hewitt, Registrar.
Court of Judicature
David Dalrymple, deceased
Thomas De Souza, Executor of John Grant and others, the Creditors of David Dalrymple, deceased, by their Attorney’s Messrs. Forbes and Scott, Alexander Colvin and other Trustees for the Creditors of Messrs. Harvey, Weatherall & Co. Arratoon Arsdist, on behalf of themselves and the several other Creditors of the said David Dalrymlple, deceased, Solomon, Serang and John Thomas on behalf of themselves and the Ship’s Company of the General Wellesley, Douglas Murray, Joseph Burn, Thomas Parry, David Pugh and others. Plaintiffs.
John Hewitt, Registrar of the Court and Administrator of the estate and effects of the said David Dalrymple, deceased. Defendant.
These causes having come on to be hard upon the several petitions or Bills filed by the several Creditors of the said David Dalrymple, deceased, and upon the answer of John Hewitt the Administrator thereto, it was ORDERED AND DECREED by the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island, pursuant to the prayer of the said several Petitions that the ship “General Wellesley” and her stores etc. now in the harbour of Prince of Wales Island and within the jurisdiction of this Court be set up and sold by Public Cant to the highest and fairest bidder by the said John Hewitt, the Registrar and Administrator and that the net proceeds thereof be paid into the Treasury in the name of the Accountant General to the credit of those causes, subject to the further order of the Court and it is hereby referred to the Registrar to take an account of the real and personal Estate of the said David Dalrymple, deceased, into whose hands the same came and now applied and disposed of, and also his debts and that he do report the nature and amount thereof and that all the assets of the said David Dalrymple, deceased, within this Island, be sold and brought into the Treasury subject to the order of this Court.
Francis Lanoon Light, one of the children and Legatees of Francis Light, deceased, a minor under the age of twenty one years by his guardians George Caunter and Thomas MacQuoid. Plaintiffs. Versus William Fairlie, surviving Executor under the Will of the late Francis Light, William Scott, Trustee and personal representative of James Scott, late one of the acting Executors to the Estate of the said Francis Light and others the Legatees of the said Francis Light, Defendants.
Upon Motion of the Guardians of the Plaintiff and upon reading the original and amended Bills in this case and the Affidavits made by the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light and his Guardians, of his distress and ill state of health and upon reading the answer of the Defendant William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the said Francis Light, filed the 3rd of January instant, and the last Will and Testament of the late Francis Light, deceased, IT IS ORDERED that the sum of 3,993 Spanish dollars and 8 Pice, admitted to be part of the assets of the late Francis Light by the said William Fairlie, in his answer and to be in the hands of his Agents Messrs. Carnegy & Co. of Prince of Wales Island, and also to bonds and securities stated in the schedule annexed to the answer of the said William Fairlie to be also in the hands of the said Messrs. Carnegy & Co. and to be part of the assets of the said Francis Light, deceased, amounting to Spanish dollars 11,347, 42 Pice – making in all Spanish dollars 15,340, 50 Pice, be forthwith brought into the Treasury of the Hon. Company and deposited in the name of the Accountant General of this Court to the credit of this cause and of the affects of the said Francis Light to be disposed of under the orders of the Court.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light, or his Guardians, Messrs. Caunter and Macquoid be paid thereout the sum of 3,500 Spanish dollars for the support and maintenance of the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light, one of the children and Legatees of the late Francis Light, deceased, on account of his demands upon the Estate and Affects of the deceased and to enable him to proceed to Europe for the benefit of his health and preservation of his life and also to carry on this cause.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that an Administrator of the Goods and Chattels of the late Francis Light, within Prince of Wales Island (with his Will annexed) un-administered by the late James Scott or by William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the late Francis Light and who resides out of the Jurisdiction of this Court be appointed to call in the outstanding assets and effects of the late Francis Light within Prince of Wales Island upon giving the usual security; reserving the usual power to the said William Fairlie to come in and act as Executor, when he shall think fit and that the said Administrator do bring all such Assets as shall come to his hands into the Company’s Treasury, to be disposed of under the order or decree of the Court.
AND IT IS ORDERED that the Conveyance executed bearing date the fifteenth day of August
1808, by the late James Scott, deceased, one of the Executors of the late Francis Light, to the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light of certain premises contained in Grants no. 836 and 1031 together with the Title Deeds of the said Estate, now in the hands of the Plaintiff Francis Lanoon Light, or his Guardians, be also brought in and deposited in the Treasury in the name of the Accountant General, subject to the order or decree of the Court and that the said Administrator or some other fit person be appointed Receiver of the Rents and Produce of the Lands contained therein pending this cause.
AND IT IS ORDERED that the said Administrator be at liberty to apply from time to time pending this cause for directions as to the Assets of the late Francis Light and the recovery of the same and that Plaintiff or his Guardians do proceed to enforce the answers of the other Defendants in the cause and bring this cause to a hearing without delay as far as the Rules of Court will admit and that the Defendant William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the late Francis Light and also the other Legatees in the Will of the said Francis Light, be at liberty to apply to the Court from time to time pending the cause as there may be occasion.
John Hewitt, Registrar.
Court of Judicature
David Dalrymple, deceased
Thomas De Souza, Executor of John Grant and others, the Creditors of David Dalrymple, deceased, by their Attorney’s Messrs. Forbes and Scott, Alexander Colvin and other Trustees for the Creditors of Messrs. Harvey, Weatherall & Co. Arratoon Arsdist, on behalf of themselves and the several other Creditors of the said David Dalrymlple, deceased, Solomon, Serang and John Thomas on behalf of themselves and the Ship’s Company of the General Wellesley, Douglas Murray, Joseph Burn, Thomas Parry, David Pugh and others. Plaintiffs.
John Hewitt, Registrar of the Court and Administrator of the estate and effects of the said David Dalrymple, deceased. Defendant.
These causes having come on to be hard upon the several petitions or Bills filed by the several Creditors of the said David Dalrymple, deceased, and upon the answer of John Hewitt the Administrator thereto, it was ORDERED AND DECREED by the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island, pursuant to the prayer of the said several Petitions that the ship “General Wellesley” and her stores etc. now in the harbour of Prince of Wales Island and within the jurisdiction of this Court be set up and sold by Public Cant to the highest and fairest bidder by the said John Hewitt, the Registrar and Administrator and that the net proceeds thereof be paid into the Treasury in the name of the Accountant General to the credit of those causes, subject to the further order of the Court and it is hereby referred to the Registrar to take an account of the real and personal Estate of the said David Dalrymple, deceased, into whose hands the same came and now applied and disposed of, and also his debts and that he do report the nature and amount thereof and that all the assets of the said David Dalrymple, deceased, within this Island, be sold and brought into the Treasury subject to the order of this Court.
Shipping
On Thursday last, the Shinmin Slah, Higgins, under Birmah colours, from Rangoon.
Capt. Canning left Rangoon for Ava on the 20th Dec. no accounts had since been received of him.
Capt. Cotton had arrived from hence, but no account of Capt. King, when the Shinmin Slah sailed.
Fire at Rangoon
By the latter arrival, accounts have been received of the destruction by fire of the whole town of Rangoon. This most disastrous event took place about two o’clock on the morning of the 13th ultimo and as it is reported, commenced at an Arrack shop, situated in the centre of the town, kept by one Van Harr? The flame having communicated to some casks of liquor, they burnt and spread their destructive influence through the streets adjacent, the houses, nearly seven thousand in number, being built entirely of wood, immediately caught fire and were shortly after in one continued blaze.
The whole of the buildings, public or private, with the exception of the following were destroyed. Portuguese Church, Round Eye, Ryhoun’s house, Minister’s house, Agaza’a house and Mr Taylor’s house.
The bridges and walls, the latter built of keel and mast pieces, to the height of 26 or 30 feet are completely burnt and it is we understand, the determination of the Birmah (sic) Govt. not to allow any timber to be exported until the town is rebuilt. Several Birmahs and one Armenian were destroyed by the falling in of houses. In consequence of the destruction of Rangoon, everything was in great demand.
On Thursday last, the Shinmin Slah, Higgins, under Birmah colours, from Rangoon.
Capt. Canning left Rangoon for Ava on the 20th Dec. no accounts had since been received of him.
Capt. Cotton had arrived from hence, but no account of Capt. King, when the Shinmin Slah sailed.
Fire at Rangoon
By the latter arrival, accounts have been received of the destruction by fire of the whole town of Rangoon. This most disastrous event took place about two o’clock on the morning of the 13th ultimo and as it is reported, commenced at an Arrack shop, situated in the centre of the town, kept by one Van Harr? The flame having communicated to some casks of liquor, they burnt and spread their destructive influence through the streets adjacent, the houses, nearly seven thousand in number, being built entirely of wood, immediately caught fire and were shortly after in one continued blaze.
The whole of the buildings, public or private, with the exception of the following were destroyed. Portuguese Church, Round Eye, Ryhoun’s house, Minister’s house, Agaza’a house and Mr Taylor’s house.
The bridges and walls, the latter built of keel and mast pieces, to the height of 26 or 30 feet are completely burnt and it is we understand, the determination of the Birmah (sic) Govt. not to allow any timber to be exported until the town is rebuilt. Several Birmahs and one Armenian were destroyed by the falling in of houses. In consequence of the destruction of Rangoon, everything was in great demand.
Mission to Ava
The following is the only account of the Mission to Ava and is taken from the Asiatic Mirror of the 3rd January.
Rangoon, October 16th 1809.
“I was in hope that before this time the question respecting our departure from this place would have been determined and that we should have known whether we go to the capital or not; but as the messenger who was despatched to the Court of Ava immediately on our arrival here, is not expected to return before the beginning of November, we remain at present and must remain till his return, as much in the dark respecting our future motions, as the day we landed. The probability, however, of our going to Ava is increased, by some circumstances and particularly by the approaching Coronation of the present King’s Grandson. This boy is the King’s principal favourite and being anxious to secure his quiet succession to the throne, he adopts every measure that he conceives calculated to reconcile and habituate his people to consider him as already their Sovereign; with this view, his public coronation is proposed and to give the ceremony higher solemnity and weight, it is thought that the presence of the Mission from the British Government is a circumstance of some importance.
The King is very old and all the precautions he can employ to secure his Grandson’s succession are I understand, highly necessary, as the King has a number of sons, uncles to the favourite boy and brothers of his late father, everyone of whom, according to the Birmah laws of succession, has a better title to the throne, than the Grandson and all of them, it is reported, are secretly employed in planning schemes to affect their pretensions to the throne on the death of his present Majesty. So that this country, from the whim and caprice of the Sovereign, to whom its welfare is confided, has the prospect of becoming a prey to all the horrors of civil war.
During the first fortnight after our landing, it rained so heavily and incessantly that it was almost impossible to stir aboard. The time passed uncomfortably, shut up, as we were, in a dark, dismal, prison like house, with few subjects of conversation, but such as the badness of the weather and the gloom around, perpetually obtruded. The rains appear now to have ceased and the country becoming daily more dry, we are enabled to extend our rides in every direction.
The town of Rangoon is modern and affords nothing worthy of notice, the country around presents a rich field to the Naturalist and Antiquarian. The scenery about the great Pagoda exhibits a beautiful variety of rising grounds and valleys but all in the wildest state imaginable. If we can judge of the richness of the soil and climate, from their natural productions, the superiority certainly belongs to this country. Bamboos, we have often found two feet in circumference. The Palmira tree grows to an enormous size and indeed every species of wood and all the lesser vegetable productions show the extraordinary luxuriance of the soil, but of cultivation or of the art of labour of man, there is very little appearance.
The streets of the town and the roads in its vicinity have at one time been well made and paved with bricks, but they are now, in wet weather particularly, almost impassable. The terraces of the great Pagoda, the pagoda itself, the Monasteries and in short everything curious and beautiful, formerly the pride an care of the people, appear to be quickly mouldering into ruins. All this is the natural consequence of an oppressive Government, the mal-administration of justice, the consequent insecurity of property and vexations regulations, restraining the industry and spirit of the people. The common and useful arts of life, from what I can learn, are disappearing. The few buildings of masonry that are now erected here, are generally inferior in strength and beauty to those of former days. An English gentleman, resident in the capital of this province was unable on a late occasion, to find a man who could turn the arch of a small oven and after fruitless enquiries for an artist competent to that undertaking, he was himself obliged to complete the work.
It is really melancholy to see this people going so rapidly retrogressive, they appear to be a noble, hospitable race of men, frank and good humoured and entirely free from the unfortunate prejudices of the inhabitants of Hindustan.
From the personal strength of the Burmahs, from their patience in enduring fatigue and privation, they are capable of being made either excellent seamen or soldiers.
As a specimen of the arbitrary and capricious practices, to which the people under this Government are subjected, I will relate what occurred here a few days ago.
The Viceroy of the province arrived from Ava, on the 22nd of this month (October) and next day we were informed that he had ordered four deserters, who had been apprehended and brought to this city, to be executed, together with their wives and families, amounting in all to 20 persons. Every means had been tried to obtain their pardon or a mitigation of their punishment, which was crucifixion, but in vain, as the Viceroy, from particular circumstances, was much exasperated against the criminals.
The night before the intended executions, all other hope having failed, an application was made to Capt. Canning to intercede in behalf of the unhappy women and children, who were doomed to suffer on the following day for the guilt of their husbands and fathers. Two of the women condemned to this merciless fate were far advanced in pregnancy, a circumstance that did not at all operate either to mitigate or to retard their punishment. Capt. Canning did not delay his interference in the cause of humanity. He instantly, on being made acquainted with the circumstances, despatched a message to the Viceroy, who in compliment to the British Envoy, pardoned the greater part of the condemned women and children. Capt. Canning, however, was determined to attempt something in behalf of the remainder and as it had been previously settled that we were to visit the Viceroy next morning, he made at this first interview, an application in favour of the others and to the great satisfaction of himself and the people of Rangoon, a pardon was extended to every man, woman and child.
This joyful intelligence was instantly despatched from the Hall of Audience to the place of execution by the nephew of the Viceroy, who, as we were informed, was the only person that could safely effect their release from the soldiers and officers of justice, who were so much exasperated against the deserters that judging from their expressions of ferocity and revenge, they would not only have killed them but would have feasted on their remains. They gave a striking proof of the brutality of their feelings on the arrival of the pardon. Instead of communicating the glad tidings to the victims, who were tied up ready to be executed, they sharpened their knives and axes in the hearing and presence of the men who awaited the punishment. The criminals were at length released and discharged to the noticeable disappointment of those who were to have been their executioners. The prisoners behaved with fortitude and resolution, they betrayed no symptom, of unmanly fear when led out to suffer an excruciating death.
While we remain in suspense waiting the determination of the Court of Ava, we propose by way of amusement, to go up as far as Old Pegue. Capt. Canning wishes if possible to prevail on the Viceroy to accompany us and to join us in Tyger (sic) hunting, but it is doubtful whether he can comply, as he has much weighty business on his hands at present, in conducting the Siamese war, the sole management of which is placed in his hands.”
The following is the only account of the Mission to Ava and is taken from the Asiatic Mirror of the 3rd January.
Rangoon, October 16th 1809.
“I was in hope that before this time the question respecting our departure from this place would have been determined and that we should have known whether we go to the capital or not; but as the messenger who was despatched to the Court of Ava immediately on our arrival here, is not expected to return before the beginning of November, we remain at present and must remain till his return, as much in the dark respecting our future motions, as the day we landed. The probability, however, of our going to Ava is increased, by some circumstances and particularly by the approaching Coronation of the present King’s Grandson. This boy is the King’s principal favourite and being anxious to secure his quiet succession to the throne, he adopts every measure that he conceives calculated to reconcile and habituate his people to consider him as already their Sovereign; with this view, his public coronation is proposed and to give the ceremony higher solemnity and weight, it is thought that the presence of the Mission from the British Government is a circumstance of some importance.
The King is very old and all the precautions he can employ to secure his Grandson’s succession are I understand, highly necessary, as the King has a number of sons, uncles to the favourite boy and brothers of his late father, everyone of whom, according to the Birmah laws of succession, has a better title to the throne, than the Grandson and all of them, it is reported, are secretly employed in planning schemes to affect their pretensions to the throne on the death of his present Majesty. So that this country, from the whim and caprice of the Sovereign, to whom its welfare is confided, has the prospect of becoming a prey to all the horrors of civil war.
During the first fortnight after our landing, it rained so heavily and incessantly that it was almost impossible to stir aboard. The time passed uncomfortably, shut up, as we were, in a dark, dismal, prison like house, with few subjects of conversation, but such as the badness of the weather and the gloom around, perpetually obtruded. The rains appear now to have ceased and the country becoming daily more dry, we are enabled to extend our rides in every direction.
The town of Rangoon is modern and affords nothing worthy of notice, the country around presents a rich field to the Naturalist and Antiquarian. The scenery about the great Pagoda exhibits a beautiful variety of rising grounds and valleys but all in the wildest state imaginable. If we can judge of the richness of the soil and climate, from their natural productions, the superiority certainly belongs to this country. Bamboos, we have often found two feet in circumference. The Palmira tree grows to an enormous size and indeed every species of wood and all the lesser vegetable productions show the extraordinary luxuriance of the soil, but of cultivation or of the art of labour of man, there is very little appearance.
The streets of the town and the roads in its vicinity have at one time been well made and paved with bricks, but they are now, in wet weather particularly, almost impassable. The terraces of the great Pagoda, the pagoda itself, the Monasteries and in short everything curious and beautiful, formerly the pride an care of the people, appear to be quickly mouldering into ruins. All this is the natural consequence of an oppressive Government, the mal-administration of justice, the consequent insecurity of property and vexations regulations, restraining the industry and spirit of the people. The common and useful arts of life, from what I can learn, are disappearing. The few buildings of masonry that are now erected here, are generally inferior in strength and beauty to those of former days. An English gentleman, resident in the capital of this province was unable on a late occasion, to find a man who could turn the arch of a small oven and after fruitless enquiries for an artist competent to that undertaking, he was himself obliged to complete the work.
It is really melancholy to see this people going so rapidly retrogressive, they appear to be a noble, hospitable race of men, frank and good humoured and entirely free from the unfortunate prejudices of the inhabitants of Hindustan.
From the personal strength of the Burmahs, from their patience in enduring fatigue and privation, they are capable of being made either excellent seamen or soldiers.
As a specimen of the arbitrary and capricious practices, to which the people under this Government are subjected, I will relate what occurred here a few days ago.
The Viceroy of the province arrived from Ava, on the 22nd of this month (October) and next day we were informed that he had ordered four deserters, who had been apprehended and brought to this city, to be executed, together with their wives and families, amounting in all to 20 persons. Every means had been tried to obtain their pardon or a mitigation of their punishment, which was crucifixion, but in vain, as the Viceroy, from particular circumstances, was much exasperated against the criminals.
The night before the intended executions, all other hope having failed, an application was made to Capt. Canning to intercede in behalf of the unhappy women and children, who were doomed to suffer on the following day for the guilt of their husbands and fathers. Two of the women condemned to this merciless fate were far advanced in pregnancy, a circumstance that did not at all operate either to mitigate or to retard their punishment. Capt. Canning did not delay his interference in the cause of humanity. He instantly, on being made acquainted with the circumstances, despatched a message to the Viceroy, who in compliment to the British Envoy, pardoned the greater part of the condemned women and children. Capt. Canning, however, was determined to attempt something in behalf of the remainder and as it had been previously settled that we were to visit the Viceroy next morning, he made at this first interview, an application in favour of the others and to the great satisfaction of himself and the people of Rangoon, a pardon was extended to every man, woman and child.
This joyful intelligence was instantly despatched from the Hall of Audience to the place of execution by the nephew of the Viceroy, who, as we were informed, was the only person that could safely effect their release from the soldiers and officers of justice, who were so much exasperated against the deserters that judging from their expressions of ferocity and revenge, they would not only have killed them but would have feasted on their remains. They gave a striking proof of the brutality of their feelings on the arrival of the pardon. Instead of communicating the glad tidings to the victims, who were tied up ready to be executed, they sharpened their knives and axes in the hearing and presence of the men who awaited the punishment. The criminals were at length released and discharged to the noticeable disappointment of those who were to have been their executioners. The prisoners behaved with fortitude and resolution, they betrayed no symptom, of unmanly fear when led out to suffer an excruciating death.
While we remain in suspense waiting the determination of the Court of Ava, we propose by way of amusement, to go up as far as Old Pegue. Capt. Canning wishes if possible to prevail on the Viceroy to accompany us and to join us in Tyger (sic) hunting, but it is doubtful whether he can comply, as he has much weighty business on his hands at present, in conducting the Siamese war, the sole management of which is placed in his hands.”
March
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Turnery
In all its branches by T. Bonis. No. 42 behind the China Church. Shipping On the 24th ultimo, the H.C. brig Mary Anne, Lt. Barrett, arrived from Slack, passenger Mr Lynch. Married On Thur. last, [1st Mar.] Mr William Winter to Mrs Deborah Porter, relict of the late Mr Joseph Porter. At Malacca Births On the 2nd instant, the lady of Williams Chalmers, Surgeon of a daughter. Same day, the lady of J.A. Neubronner? Esq., Fiscal, of a son. Shipping The following passengers arrived at this presidency on the “Europa”:- Gowan Robinson, Mr & Mrs Robinson, Miss E.H. Robinson, Miss Elizabeth Robinson, Miss Sarah Robinson and Miss Anne Robinson, Mr and Mrs Hall, Mr and Mrs Obrien, Mr Dyson and Mr Hall. The Sir Edward Pellew, Steevens, arrived on Monday night from China, whence se sailed the 2nd instant. ... ... the Martha, Capt. Burgh, bound to China with a cargo of cotton from Calcutta. Passenger Mr N. Bacon. On Wed. the Thainstone, Tait, arrived from the eastward and sails again this day, passenger to Malacca, Charles Thomas. Gazette Extra - Wed. Mar.21st 1810 The chartered ship Anna arrived from Bengal yesterday evening at nine o’clock having on board the Hon’ble Charles Andrew Bruce, appointed to the office of Governor of Prince of Wales Island. |
At Malacca - Marriage
On the 25th ultimo, Mr Anthony Stecher, Dutch interpreter at this settlement to Miss J.J. Velge, eldest daughter of Mr A.A. Velge. At Malacca - Death On the 1st instant, Mr Anthony De Souza, Ship builder. Notice Whereas Phillipa, my wife, eloped from my house on Monday last, [12th Mar.] this is to give notice that I will not be answerable for any debts she may contract from this date. T. Williamson. Court of Judicature Parry, Lane & Co. of Madras Plaintiffs. Douglas Murray, Defendant. This was an action of Trover brought by the Plaintiffs ... against the Defendant Douglas Murray to recover a Bond passed by the Sultan of Pontiana to Joseph Burn, their Agent, ... It appeared that the Plaintiff, Parry, Lane & Co., who are merchants at madras ... shipped a quantity of goods on board the ship “General Wellesley” (of which Dalrymple and Burn were joint owners) to the value of ... the whole of the goods were hypothecated to the Plaintiff and a mortgage deed was executed on the ... and a Bond of equal date which was given as a collateral security, the Defendant Douglas Murray was a subsigning witness ... Advert. Edward Hall, lately come round from Bengal, begs leave to acquaint the public on this island, that he has taken the house no. 29 in Love Lane, where he intends to open a school, on the 1st of the ensuing month for the tuition of children in the English language and will receive day scholars, half borders and boarders, on the under mentioned terms ... Edward Hall’s Academy Edward Hall begs leave to acquaint the public that since the publication of his advert of the 19th the number of his house in Love Lane had been changed from no. 29 to no. 15. |
April
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John Salmon
Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he had removed his Cloth Store to the house formerly Mr Porter’s and lately occupied as the Accountant General’s Office. Lottery For that pleasant house and garden situated in the District of Tulloch Ayer Rajah on the south side of the Burmah Road, well known as the property of Mr Wallace. The premises are valued at Spanish Dollars 2,000. Tickets – 100 at Spanish Dollars 20 each ... To Be Raffled - An eligible sport of ground with a convenient BOX erected thereon, situated on the south side of the Burmah Road, with several Bengal Mangoes, Coconuts and other trees, likewise small kitchen garden. The property of Mr Bull, and lately rented at twelve Spanish Dollars per month. 25 chances at 20 Dollars each Spanish Dollars 500. Three throws Doublets with three Dice. To be thrown for at Court & Bone’s Rooms. Francis Light, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature for Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, to the Estate and Effects of Francis Light Esq. late Superintendent of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to George Caunter and Thos. McQuoid, Guardians of Francis Lanoon Light, one of the children and Legatees of the said deceased and Minor under the age of twenty-one years. John Hewitt, Registrar. Christopher Smith, deceased The Devisee, Trustees and Executors of the late Christopher Smith ... Plaintiff. Abdul Latiff, Defendant. The evidence and proceedings in those cases were finally closed on this day and the Judgement of the recorder is expected to be given thereon on the first day of next term. It involves one of the most important questions which has occurred in the Courts of India for several years viz – whether a Court of Equity an enforce a verbal agreement or contract for the purchase of lands, notwithstanding the stature of the 29. C. 2 made against Fraud ... which enacts that no verbal agreement for the sale of lands shall be valid ... Shipping On Wed. the ship Margaret, Capt. Sterling, arrived from Bengal with the following passengers on board, Mrs Lynch and family, William Scott, E.E. Capes ad Mr Mitchell. Auction Valuable Property by Order of the Administrator to the Estate of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, to be sold by McIntyre & Fritz, at their rooms, ... All that well known and very desirable property situated in the district of Tulloh Jullotoong, ... on the property there is a commodious bungalow and our-offices all which may be put in repair at a small expense, attached to the premises is a very excellent Pepper Plantation and a garden adjoining the bungalow, containing a number of Clove and other Spice trees. Conditions of sale .... Notice is Hereby Given That a number of Spars landed from the ship “General Wellesley” in March 1808 by the late David Dalrymple are now lying on the premises formerly belonging to the late James Scott, and unless the same are removed therefore and rent paid within two months from this date, they will be sold to pay the Rent and Expenses. Carnegy & Co. Agents for the Proprietors of the Premises. Civil Appointments J.C. Lawrence, Asst. in the Marine Stores. Mr Cousens, Asst. to the Treasurer. William Bull Has for sale at his house, Bishop St., excellent Madeira wine ... |
Shipping
On Sunday last the Thistle, Capt. Cotton, came in from Rangoon, whence she sailed the 15th ultimo. By her came passenger, Capt. King, late of the schooner Hope, who sailed hence in October last for Rangoon. It appears that on the 16th Nov. the Hope fell in with a fleet of Birmah prows, upwards of one hundred sail, between between Poolo Taya and the south end of Junk Ceylon, which immediately boarder her, made Capt. King prisoner, took him out and put about seventy Birmahs into her although put on board to take charge they proceeded instantly to plunder and stripped the cabin of every article of value they could find. From the 17th Nov. to 18th Dec. the Birmahs still in possession of the vessel, Capt. King prisoner in one of the boats, when they brought up in a bay within St. Susanna. After a consultation Capt. King was sent on board the schooner under a guard of twenty five men and directed to proceed to Mergui. On the 25th Dec. anchored in Mergui bay, where they fund the French privateer “Harriet” Monsieur Periot, Capt. King was sent on shore and to prevent the privateer taking possession of the schooner she was sent about fifteen miles to the southward among the islands. From the 20th Dec. to January 18th the “Hope” in possession of the Burmahs ; on the 19th Capt. King was again sent on board under a guard with a large boat accompanying, to proceed to Tavoy. Arriving at Tavoy on the 24th Jan. Capt. King and passengers were sent on shire to the Deyhooun, General-in-Chief of the Burmah Army. The Deyhooun, after examining into the business, liberated Cat. King and the passengers on his paying the King’s duties, beside presents to himself and officers to the amount of 1600 ticals, which was absolutely necessary to save the remaining property and vessel. On the 1st Feb. Capt. King took charge of the “Hope” and sailed for Rangoon where he arrived on the 13th of the same month. Court of Judicature Messrs. Cockerill, Trail, Palmer & Co., William Edward Phillips Esq. and other Creditors of the Estate of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, of Prince of Wales Island. Plaintiffs. David McCulloch, the Administrator of the Estate of the said Thomas Polhill and others. Defendants. And in a cross cause in which the same Defendant was Plaintiff and the Plaintiffs, Defendants. On a Bill filed by the Creditor of the late Lt.-Col. Thomas Polhill, deceased, who died in 1804, to have satisfaction for their debts out of his real and personal Estates in Prince of Wales Island – Sir Edmond Stanley delivered his opinion, that under the true construction of the Charter, Fee Simple Estates in Prince of Wales Island ... Shipping On Sun. evening, the H.C. cruiser Mary Anne, Lt. Barret, arrived from Malacca, Passengers, Capt. Farquhar, Commandant of Malacca, Lt. C. W. Yates and A. Koek. The artillery man, James Gray, who some time since fired his musket off at Capt. Farquhar, has been brought up on the Mary Anne to take his trial at the ensuing Sessions – we forbear to say anything of the circumstances respecting this deed as the trial will so shortly come on, when if found guilty he will, no doubt, be dealt with according to the atrocity of the offence. Death Adam Rappa Among the many deaths which have occurred lately at Malacca, we have to notice those of Mr Henry de Groot, formerly President of the Court of Justice at that settlement and Mr Adam Rappa, cut off in the prime of life, eldest son of a most respectable inhabitant. |
May
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For Private Sale
That airy and elegant bungalow situated on the west side of Leith St. at present occupied by K.R. Bunkall, to whom apply. The terms will be made easy. To Be Let Mount Patrick House. At a moderate rate. Apply Mr McQuoid. To Be Let That pleasant and commodious house fronting the Esplanade, lately occupied by James Anderson. Enquire of Mr Stuart. Notice The interest of Mr Edward Essex Capes in the co-partnership of Capes and McHugo, having this day ceased the concerns of the House will in future be carried on by the remaining partner Jonathan Burke McHugo. Ed. E. Capes, Johna, B. McHugo. Death We are extremely sorry to learn that accounts have been received from England of the death of the Rev’d. Atwell Lake, Chaplain of this settlement. Marriage On Wed. last [16th May] by the acting Chaplain, Mr John Grant Wilson, to Miss Mary Ann Strongitharm? Appointments Robert Ibbetson to be Paymaster and Storekeeper at this presidency. John Macalister to be Collector of Revenue and Customs at Malacca. |
Lost or Stolen
From Mr J. Narcis, A valuable sapphire ring, whosoever shall find and bring the same to Mr Narcis or to Mr A.B. Bone, or who will give any notice respecting the ring, he will receive a reward of Twenty Spanish Dollars. Lt.-Col. Polhill, deceased That property comprising a spacious well raised bungalow and large garden with many spice trees thereon, belonging to the late Lt.-Col. Polhill, sold at the hammer lately for Spanish Dollars Twelve Hundred and Fifty, little more than what was considered one twentieth part of its value. Christopher Smith, deceased By Order of the Executor to the Estate of the late Christopher Smith. Nine hundred clove plants. In lots of 25 each ... Conditions of sale – ready money. Shipping The following passengers have arrived on the ships from Bengal, Mrs Ferrao, Mr McGee and Mr Ferrao. Mr Clubley of the Civil Service went passenger on the Margaret, Francis, to Malacca, for the benefit of his health. The Sir Edward Pellew, Steevens, arrived at Calcutta from hence, after a very quick passage of fifteen days. Auction ... an elegant sociable and pair of Arab horses with a set of harness, formerly the property of R.T. Farquhar Esq. |
Court of Judicature
The first Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery for the present year opened on Tuesday last before Charles Andrew Bruce, Governor, Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder, Norman Macalister and William Edward Phillips when the following gentlemen were sworn upon the Grand Jury:-
The first Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery for the present year opened on Tuesday last before Charles Andrew Bruce, Governor, Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder, Norman Macalister and William Edward Phillips when the following gentlemen were sworn upon the Grand Jury:-
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John James Erskine – Foreman
John Baird David McCulloch Jeremiah McCarthy Edward Essex Capes |
D. Forbes Mitchell
John Dunbar Arthur Tegart John Macalister Thomas McQuoid |
J. Curson Lawrence
George Seton James Carnegy Jonathan B. McHugo William Scott |
June
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Death
At Malacca on the 27th May the lady of Francis Overree, President of the College of Justice, universally beloved and regretted by a numerous family. Auction By Court & Bone, this day ... the property of Thomas McQuoid Esq. Gone to Calcutta. Consisting chiefly of plate, books, a valuable collection of furniture, china and glassware, horses, a Europe cow said to be with calf, several country cows and calves, a bull and two steers, several sheep, a Palanquin, mounted. And various other articles. Sheriff’s Sales Carroll, Scott & Co. Plaintiff. Versus John Dickson. Defendant At the godowns of Mr McHugo, a quantity of Benjamin – China dye, a quantity of silver tooth-pick cases, watch keys, silver cork screws and an old piano forte, the property of the Defendant, seized by virtue of a Writ of Execution at the instance of the above named Plaintiff. Conditions, ready money. D. Brown, Sheriff, P.W. Island. June 15th 1810. The estates, goods, effects and debs of Messrs Carroll, Scott & Co and of the individual partners of that firm, seized by virtue of Writs of Execution at the instance of Messrs. Farlie, Gilmore & Co. by their Agents, Messrs. Carnegy & Co. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shipping The following persons have availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by the late departures to proceed to the coast Mrs Jones, the lady of the late Major Jones, 25th Dragoons, Lt. Dennison, R.N., Mr John Salmon. On Tue. last, the H.C. cruiser Mary Anne, Lt. Barrett, having on board W.A. Clubley and R. Ibbetson, anchored in the harbour from Malacca and the next day the H.C. cutter, Smith, with Messrs, Frewin and Lowe. Notice The raffle for Mr Bull’s house and garden will take place this day at noon at Court & Bone’s rooms. |
Thomas Scully
Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has removed to the house immediately opposite his former residence ... To Be Let - That airy house situated near the Glacis, lately in the occupation of Mr Read. Apply to Mr Bone. Murder On Monday morning about the house of seven, a most horrid murder was committed on the body of a Bengalee by a Malay named Allang, in the grounds of Mr Baird, at Penange. ... For Sale That commodious bungalow and extensive premises situated in China Church St., at present rented to Mr Cullum at 25 Spanish Dollars per month. Apply to the Printer. For Sale That very large and commodious pucka built dwelling house situated on the North Beach and well calculated for a family, late in the occupation of John Macalister. Apply to Lt. D. Macalister. Appointment W.A. Clubley to act as Secy. to Govt. during the absence of Mr Raffles. Penang Dairy Antonio De Philippe, servant to Mr Edward Hall, having with his masters permission, set up a dairy at no. 15 Love Lane, for the purpose of manufacturing table and kitchen butter, for whole sale, most respectfully begs leave to acquaint the ladies and gentlemen of this Island that he will also retail from the 6th of the ensuing month, fresh sweet cream and saline butter of superior flavour ...Respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has removed to the house immediately opposite his former residence ... |
July
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Advert.
The public are respectfully informed that David Brown formerly of the House of Messrs. Carnegy, Clark & Co. and William Stuart have entered into a co-partnership to carry on trade and act as General Agents at this place under the Firm of Brown and Stuart. Notice All the chances in the Raffle for the Hill, situated between the Flag Staff and Mr Halyburton’s Hills, being now disposed of, the subscribers are hereby requested to pay the amount of the respective subscriptions on or before Wed. the 11th instant to Messrs. Court and Bone, at whose rooms the Raffle will then take place at 12 o’clock on that day. Deaths In sight of the Island on Thursday the 29th ultimo, Eliza, the lady of Capt. Leigh, of the Venus, who had a few days previous lost two female children. Her death will be lamented by many friends on their knowledge thereof, to whom she was endeared by every social tie. Death Yesterday morning, Mr Patrick Byrne, [13th July] aged 27 years, of a most placid disposition, replete with honesty and correctness of behaviour; regarded when living and now sincerely regretted by those who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. |
Shipping
On Sun. the Borneo, Scott, sailed to the Coast of Pedier, on this vessel Major Robertson proceeds for the re-establishment of his health. The Spanish ship Marianne, Yrastorza, from Calcutta, arrived also on Monday. The following passengers are on board the Marianne, Messrs. Dyott, Zunniga, Arietta, Ayala, Periera Delgardo, Rordam and Leal, also Donna Damacia. We are concerned to add another to the long list of ships destroyed by fire at Bombay. The ship Rebecca, which Capt. Riddock had lately purchased and on the eve of sailing for Europe was burnt off the light house on the 2nd June. Passengers among whom was H.S. Pearson, late in Council here, the officers and crew with the exception of the Chief Mate were saved. On Wed. last, H.M. ship Modest, Capt. the Hon. George Elliot, arrived from Calcutta. On anchoring the usual salutes were exchanged. The Hon. Mrs Elliot, Mrs Campbell and – Campbell are passengers. The Hon. Capt. Elliot landed under the salute due to his rank. Local News We are happy in having it in our power to assure the friends of Major Robertson that he was recovering his wonted good state of health very rapidly. Mr Chiene has returned on the Thainstone much benefitted by the trip. |
August
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Local News
The Committee of Assessors and Overseers of Roads and Bridges, for the ensuing year consists of the following:- G. Caunter – Chairman Wm. Robinson D. Brown J.C. Lawrence Thos. McGee John Dunbar Patrick Cheine A.B. Bone Coroner’s Inquest On Wed. afternoon, the 15th instant, Ackow, a Chinese, died on board the H.C. ship Ocean, in the harbour and it being alleged that he had the same day been struck or beat by Mr John Strahan, the Chief Officer of the ship, which may have been supposed to have caused the death, information thereof was given to the Coroner, who immediately proceeded to the ship accompanied by a Jury, for the purpose of holding an Inquest on the body and enquiring into the circumstances charged and the cause f the deceased’s death. Mr James Anderson, Asst. Surgeon of this settlement, together with the Surgeon of the ship, having opened and examined the body (upon which there appeared no mark of violence) reported that the immediate cause of the deceased’s death was a rupture in the blood vessel, but whether it proceeded from any blow given the deceased on the belly as it is charged or previous to it, from any other causes or prior disease of which there appeared to him evident marks, he could not positively say. It having, however, appeared in evidence, that the deceased had been sickly and was seen by some of the seamen, vomiting and spiting blood in the morning and that he had received personal injury the day before in the boat in which he came off to the ship ... The under mentioned persons were then examined:- Anghee, a Chinese, Nicholas Tadman, Fourth Mate, Edward Fox, Samuel Clark, Edward Read, James Davies, Nicholas Hardenbrook and John Palmer. ... The jury after long deliberation brought in a verdict of Natural Death. Appointment William Bennett to be an Asst. in the Office of the Secy. to the Govt. |
Shipping
On Thur. last the Hon. Company’s ship Ocean, Capt. Williamson, anchored in the harbour from Bencoolen, passenger Richard Parry, President of that place. On Thur. last, at noon, Col. Normal Macalister, Commandant of Troops on this Island and Member of Council, embarked on board the Hon. Company’s ship Ocean, Capt. Williamson, for the recovery of his health, under the salute due to his rank. Forty Dollars Reward To any person who will bring to Mr Bone a gold watch with a chain and two seals, the property of Capt. Wells, of the Royal Navy. The watch is made by Barrand and the case engine cut, one of the seals has engraved W.W. with an ostrich crest, the other an ostrich only, the chain is curious and not originally intended for a watch. John Spence, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of John Spence, late a Captain in the Hon. Company’s Military Service of Bombay, deceased, to be granted to Joseph Spence, brother and Heir at Law of the said deceased. John Hewitt, Acting Registrar. James Scott, deceased By Order of the Executor, to be sold at public auction by John Deans, at Scotland House, on Thur. the 30th of Aug. The household furniture, remaining unsold, belonging to the estate of James Scott, deceased ... James Scott, deceased By Order of the Executor, to be sold at public auction by John Deans, at the H.C. Wharf, on Tue. ... All and whole the one fourth part or share belonging to the late James Scott, deceased of certain Spice Plantations ... belonging jointly to the said James Scott, deceased, R.T. Farquhar, G. Caunter and C. Smith, deceased. ... James Scott, deceased Probate of the Will of James Scott, deceased having been granted ... to William Scott, the Executor therein named. ... |
September
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Shipping
The Thainstone, Tait, quitted the harbour for the eastward on Wed. morning. Mr Dunbar, has proceeded on the Thainstone to Malacca for the benefit of his health. The Hon. Company’s ships Woodford and Alfred, quitted the harbour on Thur. last for China. Passengers from hence for Europe, Lt. and Mrs Maingay and Mr Hewitt, late Registrar of the Hon. Court of Judicature. Thomas Wilson, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made ... for letters of administration (with the Will annexed) to the estate and effects of Thomas Wilson, late of Prince of Wales Island, inhabitant, deceased, ad Collegendum Bona, to be granted to William Young, Acting Registrar of the said Court. Francis Light, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made ... for letters of administration (with the Will annexed) to the estate and effects of Francis Light, late Superintendent of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, ad Collegendum Bona, (during the absence of Wm. Fairlie, only surviving Executor therein named) to be granted to William Young, Acting Registrar of the said Court. Shipping ... Passengers per above ships:- Bombay - Henry Browne, Chief Supercargo, Sir George Staunton, Bt. Supercargo and Mr Millet, Writer, for China. Alnwick Castle – Two Miss Raffles, received from David Scott, at sea. Royal George – Mrs William Maughan returning to Malacca. General Orders The permission granted to Lt. C. Methven of the 20th Regt. Native Infantry, by general Orders of the 11th instant, to proceed to China and eventually to Europe for the recovery of his health, is at his own request, withdrawn. Lt. Methven has permission to proceed to Bengal on sick certificate and to be absent on that account for the period of four months. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to Govt. Appointment The Governor and Council have appointed Thomas Halyburton to be Sheriff of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies for the year ensuing. To Be Raffled - At Mr Perkins Rooms. A Machine Organ, in a handsome rosewood case, in form of a side board, with five barrels each barrel playing twelve tunes. Twenty four chances at Sp. Dols. 50 each. Three throws, doublets, the highest will be entitled to the organ. To Let - Scotland House and Offices and Ossian Hall Bungalow. Apply to John Deans. Sheriff’s Sale Messrs. Fairlie, Gilmore & Co by their Agents Messrs. Carnegy & Co. versus the Representatives of James Scott, deceased and others. ... All that range of shops, twenty two in number situated in Beach St., ... |
Marriage
At Malacca, on Sun. the 12th Aug. at New Hall, by Capt. William Farquhar, Commandant, Ensign William Moore? to Miss Johanna Koek. Court of Judicature Inchee Meydeen, the Heir at Law and Administrator of Nassruddeen, deceased, on behalf of himself and the creditors of James Scott, deceased. Plaintiff Wm. Scott, the Devisee, Residuary Legatee and Executor of James Scott, deceased, Messrs. Fairlie, Gilmore & Co. and several others. Defendants. ... General Orders Major Thomas Robertson, Superintending Military Engineer, has the permission of the Governor and Council to proceed to sea and eventually to China for the recovery of his health, having furnished the prescribed certificates from the Medical Dept. Court of Judicature Abdul Latiff versus The Trustees, Devisee and Executors of the late Christopher Smith, deceased ... Auction By H. Carroll, at the rooms formerly occupied by Carroll, Scott & Co. Part of the remaining personal property of the late James Scott among which are 7 marble slabs and some furniture. Auction By H. Carroll, ... the following eligible property. A neat bungalow ... lately occupied by A. Jackson, Sadler, ... Auction By McIntyre & Fritz, on the premises in Penang Rd. ... The valuable property of Major Thomas Robertson, proceeding to sea for the benefit of his health, chiefly comprising handsome mahogany and other furniture ... Shipping The Margaretta from Rangoon came in on Wed. evening, this vessel had bought round a cargo of Teak, consisting principally of beams for the ship building in the H.C. Marine Yard. The only article of intelligence from Rangoon is that the town having been completely rebuilt and that so far from their being a scarcity of timber or what amounted to the same thing, an edict prohibiting the exportation thereof, that the market was full and six or eight large cargoes had been shipped for Calcutta. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Among the numerous articles landed from the Europe ships is an Organ, of curious mechanism, which cost in England £300, it is the property of Mr Baird, who intends, we believe, disposing of it by raffle. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Passengers from hence on the Indiamen, Mrs William Scott and children and Major Robertson. |
October
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Court of Judicature
Messrs. Fairlie, Gilmore & Co by their Agents Messrs. Carnegy & Co. Plaintiff William Scott .... Defendants David Dalrymple, deceased In the matter of the estate of David Dalrymple, deceased, and the several causes of Thomas de Souza, the Executor of John Grant, mortgagee of the ship General Wellesley and a Bond Creditor of the said David Dalrymple, deceased by his Agents Messrs. Forbes & Scott ... Against John Hewitt, Administrator ... of the goods and chattels of the said David Dalrymple ... Shipping The H.C. ship Cirencester, Capt. Halkett, anchored in the harbour from England ... Passengers, J.R. Elphinstone, Lt. Rankin and Mr Hogg. ... Mrs Farquhar and Mrs Dalrymple, we understand go as passengers on board the Hugh Inglis. Sheriff’s Sales ... John Cotton versus John Elliot Notice is hereby given that on Thur. next, 18th instant, pursuant to an order of Court, will be sold at ... on the H.C. Wharf ... the good brig Adbul Raman, with all her stores as she now lays, in satisfaction of a Verdict obtained against the said Defendant. Births Lately at Malacca, the lady of Lt. C.W. Yates of the Madras Artillery, of a son. Mrs J.W. Baumgarten, of a son. Death Adrian Lefevre, much regretted. |
F. Garty
Begs leave respectfully to return his thanks to the gentlemen of the settlement for the patronage he has received during his residence on the Island and to inform them he has received by the late ships for Europe a quantity of Naval Blue Cloth ... Dogs Upwards of three hundred dogs have been killed during this past week by the convicts sent out from the Police Office. Extract of a letter from Rangoon “It is a time of great mortality at Rangoon. In the house of Mr Rogers, the Shanbandar, 13 persons have lately died. The complaint is a fever, which takes the patient off in 4 or 5 days, the people have an idea that the devil is in the town and a few nights ago every possible noise was made in order to drive him out, the priests also assisting with their incantations.” Eligible Landed Property To be sold at Auction by J.G. Willson, on the premises ... All that extensive piece of ground situated on the Penang Rd. opposite the new court House ... Shipping On Tue. last the brig Tweed, Capt. Smith, arrived from the eastward and Malacca. Passenger John Dunbar. To Be Let - That spacious dwelling house in Love Lane, the property of the late Mr Smith. ... Theft Last Thur. evening the dwelling house of Mr Anthony Dragon was entered and several valuable articles of jewellery and plate, to the amount of upwards of one thousand Spanish Dollars, stolen there from, a reward of one hundred dollars has been offered ... |
November
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Court of Judicature
Decree pronounced by the Court ... In the case of Inchee Meydeen, the Administrator of Nassruddeen, deceased, on behalf of himself and the creditors of James Scott, deceased, Plaintiffs. Wm. Scott, the Heir in Law, Trustee , Devisee and Executor of James Scott, deceased, Defendants. Upon reading the former decree to an account made ... Death At Government House on Saturday the 27th ultimo. Emely, (sic) the infant daughter of the Hon. C.A. Bruce. Hercules Ross, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made ... for letters of administration to the estate and effects of Hercules Ross, late of Prince of Wales Island, Mariner, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Perkins, of the said Island, Merchant, a creditor of the said deceased. Wm. Young, Acting Registrar. Auction ... All that spacious spot of ground situated in George Town immediately behind the Chinese Church, with a capital roomy well raised bungalow thereon with some pucka out houses, late the property of William Lindesay and now belonging to Mr Peter Slotowich of Macao in China. Court of Judicature The following Decrees were pronounced ... Francis Lanoon Light ... Plaintiff William Fairlie, surviving Executor of the said Francis Light, deceased, William Scott, Trustee, Devisee and Executor of James Scott, deceased, one of the Executors of the said Francis Light, James Carnegy, Martinha Rozells, Charles Hunter and Anne Hunter, his wife, William Light, Mr Welsh and Mary Welsh, his wife and others ... Defendants ... To Be Let That airy commodious and well situated bungalow on the south side of Battery Lane, at present occupied by Lt. Shore, Lt. Baker and Lt. Trueman, with convenient out houses in capital repair. Apply to Mr Dunbar ... Marriage On Thur. last the 22nd inst. on Mount Olivia, Billington Loftie, Surgeon on the Madras Establishment and Acting Superintending Surgeon at this presidency to Miss Leonora Raffles, second sister to Thomas Raffles, Chief Secy. to Govt. |
Shipping
On Thur. arrived the H.C. cruiser Ariel, Lt. Macdonald, from Bengal. Thomas Raffles, Chief Secy. to Govt. and John Scott, provisionally appointed to succeed as Master Attendant at this settlement, came passengers by this opportunity. We omitted to notice in our last, the departure of the Borneo, Capt. Scott, for Bengal. Passengers, J. Elphinstone, of the Bengal Civil Service, Capt. A. Fraser? of the Bengal Artillery, Messrs. D. Brown, S. Stewart and W. Scott. A Card William Jamieson, Watchmaker, begs leave to inform the gentlemen of the settlement that he has removed to the house no. 10 Beach St., where orders in the line of his business will be respectfully received and punctually attended to. Appointments A. Tegart, to be Asst. to the Collector of Customs etc. at Malacca. William Bennett, to be Asst. to the warehouse Keeper James Cousens, to act as Deputy Secy. to the Govt. General Orders The Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint Mr George Caunter to act as Chaplain at this presidency until further orders and to direct that this appointment shall take effect from the date hereof. Court of Judicature ... The six following persons ... tried for a burglary and felony in the dwelling house of Mr Anthony Dragon, wherein five of the prisoners were servants ... The fact of robbery was proved by Mr Anthony Dragon and Mr E. William Horne ... The jury retired for a few minutes of ... guilty of feloniously stealing the several goods in the indictment out of Mr Dragon’s dwelling house ... Shipping On Sun. morning the ship Margaret, Capt. Sterling, arrived from the eastward and Malacca and sailed on Thur. for Calcutta, with a cargo of pepper – by this conveyance we learn of the death of Capt. John White, who commanded the ship Harrier, which was wrecked on the north coast of Borneo. The Penang Packet, Capt. Peters, quitted the harbour for Calcutta on Sun. evening. Passengers Messrs. J.B. McHugo and E.E. Capes. |
Court of Judicature
The Second Session ... opened at the Court House ...The following gentlemen were then sworn on the Grand Jury:-
The Second Session ... opened at the Court House ...The following gentlemen were then sworn on the Grand Jury:-
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William Robinson – Foreman
Robert Ibbetson James Cousens William Bennett Dun. Forbes Mitchell |
D. McCulloch
Francis Ferrao Patrick Carnegy William Hay Joseph Seaton |
Jeremiah McCarthy
Robert Scott John Dunbar |
December
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Murder
Five Hundred Dollars Reward Whereas a most atrocious murder was committed on the evening of Sunday 25th instant, on the body of George Hill Elmes, at his house, in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, by sundry persons, supported to be a gang of Chinese, in the same district. The Governor in Council for promoting the discovery of the person or persons guilty of the aforesaid murder is pleased to offer a reward, five hundred dollars to any person or persons who will discover any of the parties concerned therein, to be paid on their conviction. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to Govt. John White, deceased Probate of the last Will and Testament of the late John White, Mariner, deceased, having been granted ... to Andrew Burchet Bone, of this Island, one of the Executors therein named, all persons being indebted to the aid estate ... Image 680 1st Dec. 1810 Sheriff’s Sales Aviet Agabeg versus China Tombie and Mamerah Lebby. To Be Sold. At the shops of the above Defendants in Beach St., ... to satisfy a verdict obtained in the Supreme Court of Judicature by the said Aviet Agabeg against the said ... T. Halyburton, Sheriff. Robert Scott, junior versus Bawa Sab To Be Sold. On the premises ... taken in execution by virtue of .. Writ of Fi Fa. to satisfy a verdict obtained ... by the aid Robert Scott against the said ... T. Halyburton, Sheriff. Capt. John White, deceased Auction ... Belonging to the Estate of Capt. John White, deceased, capital night glass, a book of charts by Heather, a Quadrant and several articles of wearing apparel. ... Auction Valuable premises in Beach St. By Order of the Administrator ... Goods and Chattels of Francis Light, deceased, and pursuant to the Decree of the Court .. made in the cause of Francis Lanoon Light and others, against Wm. Scott, and others, ... to be sold by public auction ... all those eligibly situated and valuable premises on the beach in Beach St., George Town, with six spacious upper roomed shops and apartments built therein and at present in the occupations of certain China shopkeepers ... and ... all those desirable premises near Mr Hall’s property in George Town ... adjoining the Penang Rd and Battery Lane ... Court of Judicature ... were tried upon an indictment for feloniously stealing out of the dwelling house of John Hall on the night of 27th Aug. 1810, one iron chest, value of 60 Spanish Dollars containing certain bonds and securities to the amount of 20,000 Spanish Dollars, which have been recovered, and a box, containing 82 Spanish Dollars, the property of Mr Hall ... Mr Hall’s watch dog had been decoyed away from the house during the time the fact was committed. ... Appointment William Bennett to act as one of the Commissions of the Court of Requests for the recovery of Small Debts. Shipping By the late arrival from Rangoon we learn of the melancholy fate of Capt. Howell and crew of the brig Martha. The vessel quitted this port for the Nicobars and Rangoon some time ago and having arrived at the latter place with a cargo of coconuts, was taken up by the Viceroy to carry troops and having accomplished the object of the expedition received on board a full cargo of teak timber for Calcutta. After leaving Rangoon, the Martha encountered a gale of wind which drove her on the Alguada Rocks, were she went to pieces. Capt. Howell and a part of the crew got on a shinbin where they continued five days when exhausted by fatigue and want of food Capt. Howell and three others died – two only were saved to relate the tale. Yesterday the brig Seahorse, Capt. Bersey, anchored in the harbour from Manilla, last from Malacca and brought passengers Mr Bacon and two sons, wrecked in the Martha and Mr St. George who experienced a similar disaster in the loss of the ship Harrier. Auction ... At the house of George Seton, no. 13 Bishop St. ... The valuable and neat property belonging to that gentleman about to proceed to Europe, consisting of ... At one o’clock ... on the same day ... the neat and most desirable spot of ground ... with a capital bungalow, detached bed chamber and dining room, pleasantly situated and completely walled round ... Peter Innes, deceased In the 25th year of his age, departed the life, on Thursday morning [ 27th Dec.] Peter Innes, of the Bengal Civil Service and second Asst. to the Resident of Amboyna, a young man possessed of every amiable quality which could endear him to his friends and society and render his departure most sincerely deplored. |
Auction
... That elegant and valuable puckah built house and ground situated on the south side of China St., no. 67. ... Apply to Mr Aviet Agabeg, Beach St. Court of Judicature ... for felony – sentence of death having been first passed upon these prisoners, upon the capital conviction for stealing about forty shillings in the veranda of Mr Hall’s dwelling house, the same was commuted and the prisoners were sentenced to be once publicly whipped and put to hard labour on the public works for two years. Boxoo ... for grand larceny at Mr Dragon’s – sentenced to be transported to Fort Marlborough for seven years. Doos Mahomed, ... for grand larceny at Mr Dragon’s – sentenced to be publicly whipped and put to hard labour on the public works for two years. Proclamation In consequence of the much lamented death of the Honourable Charles Andrew Bruce, late Governor of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies and Commander-in-Chief of the Fort and Town and the absence of Colonel Normal Macalister, second Member of Council and next in succession to the office of Governor, vacant by this event. Public Notice is hereby given and it is proclaimed, the powers of Governor of Prince of Wales Island and the Command of the Fort and Town, has necessarily devolved pro-tempore on William Edward Phillips Esq., third Member of the Council and that the said William Edward Phillips has this day duly taken the prescribed Oath and Seat accordingly. It is also hereby further proclaimed that John James Erskine Esq., has in conformity to the provisional Appointment of the Honourable the Court of Director, been called to the Board and has taken the prescribed Oath and his Seat as a Member of Council. ALL PERSONS in the Civil, Military and Marine Service of the Honourable East India Company and all the other inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies are therefore hereby required and directed to take de notice hereof and to obey the said William Edward Phillips Esq. as Governor and Commander-in-Chief accordingly, pro-tempore. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to Govt. General Orders It is with deep regret that the Government performs the painful duty of announcing the decease of the Honourable Charles Andrew Bruce, late Governor of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies and Commander-in-Chief of the Fort and Town, which event took place at an early hour this morning after a short but severe illness of seven days. The Garrison Flag of Fort Cornwallis to be immediately hoisted half mast and to continue so until sunset. Minute guns, forty-two in number, corresponding with the years of age of the late Honourable Charles Andrew Bruce, to be fired from the ramparts of the Fort and to commence with the funeral procession. The whole of the troops at this presidency to parade before the Government House at five o’clock this evening for the purpose of attending the remains of the deceased to the place of internment. Lt.-Col. Shuldham, the Commanding Officer of the troops, is requested to issue such further orders, in detail, as may be necessary, for paying due Military Honours to the memory of the deceased. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. Notice The Firm of Court and Bone will cease after the 31st Dec. 1810 and the Auctioneering business will in future be carried on by A.B. Bone alone. A Card Mr Chiene intends to launch his ship today between one and two o’clock when he will be happy to see any gentlemen in the settlement at his house. General Orders Capt. John Weston of the 20th Regt. Native Infantry , aid de camp to the late Hon’ble Charles Andrew Bruce, Governor of this Presidency, has the permission of Government to accompany the family of the deceased to Calcutta and to be absent on that account for the period of three months without prejudice to his pay and allowances. Asst. Surgeon Anderson is directed to attend the family of the late Governor to Calcutta and to return to this Presidency by the earliest convenient opportunity. During the absence of Capt. Weston and with the previous permission of the Commanding Officer of the troops, Lt. Thomas Murray of the 20th Regt. is appointed to take charge of the Office of Acting Asst. Commissary General and to perform all the duties attached to that department. Asst. Surgeon Crawford is directed to take charge of the Medical Stores and to perform such other duties as have heretofore been executed by Mr Anderson during the period of the latter gentlemen’s absence from this presidency. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. Freemasons On Thursday, the brethren of Neptune Lodge, no. 344, on the rostra of Ancient Masonry of Great Britain, went in procession to hear divine service, which was performed by George Caunter, acting Chaplain to the settlement, in a most impressive manner. |
Charles Andrew Bruce, deceased
On Thursday morning last [27th Dec.] after an illness borne with exemplary fortitude and resignation, the Hon. C.A. Bruce, late Governor of this presidency. His domestic virtues and the liberal principles which were the true ornaments of his character in private life, not less than the integrity and sound honourable ideas which governed his public conduct, will long cause this settlement to deplore a loss not easily to be remedied. The community at large who had just been able, from the short period of his Government, to form a true estimate of his character will have to regret the decease of Mr Bruce as a public misfortune. The name and memory of the Hon. C.A. Bruce will be recollected with grateful respect by the inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island. ...
On Thursday morning last [27th Dec.] after an illness borne with exemplary fortitude and resignation, the Hon. C.A. Bruce, late Governor of this presidency. His domestic virtues and the liberal principles which were the true ornaments of his character in private life, not less than the integrity and sound honourable ideas which governed his public conduct, will long cause this settlement to deplore a loss not easily to be remedied. The community at large who had just been able, from the short period of his Government, to form a true estimate of his character will have to regret the decease of Mr Bruce as a public misfortune. The name and memory of the Hon. C.A. Bruce will be recollected with grateful respect by the inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island. ...
Daring Midnight Murder
In addition to the many very base open atrocities which have been lately perpetrated we are extremely sorry to notice one, that ended with uncommon cruelty, desperation and circumstances, the most horrid and afflicting, that we believe, ever yet have attended such lamentable events. We refer our readers to the following report of an inquest held on the body of Mr George Hill Elmes, an unfortunate and one of the oldest European residents on this Island, who has fallen a sacrifice and victim to his blood thirsty murderers.
Coroner’s Inquest
On Monday morning last, the 26th inst. about half past five o’clock, information having been received by the Coroner of the murder of Mr George Hill Elmes, in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, he immediately proceeded to the spot to hold an inquest on the body, when upon strict and minute inquiry, the following circumstances appeared in evidence, namely, that about midnight a banditti of robbers (supposed to be Chinese consisting of eleven or twelve men, went to attack the house of a Siamese, resident of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, situated near the new cross road, contiguous to the paddy field and at the back of Mr Ramage’s house, in which were six persons, viz, the master of the house, named Oontong, the deceased George Hill Elmes, his daughter named Elizabeth, two male and one female servants or slaves of the house.
The outer door, which afforded the principal entrance into the house immediately above the ladder which had been secured that night as usual, was first forced upon, by which seven or eight of the robbers rushed in and entered with a lighted torch armed with Chinese tats, spears, creases and other dangerous weapons, they then went towards the room on the left side in which Oontong and Elizabeth were and began to beat the door of that room, which had been fastened with an iron hook and staple, violently and threw it open, in the same way as the former. The deceased, Elmes, who was lying asleep, alone in the opposite room, at this time awoke by the noise, came out to meet the robbers, who, in his weak attempt to resist them, without the aid of any weapon or arms, was immediately cut and wounded in about twenty different places from his head down to his thighs, so as to render the body covered with dangerous wounds and dreadfully mangled. No material assistance seemed to have been afforded to the deceased by any of the inmates, who with fear and trembling, submitted to the merciless desperadoes without giving any opposition, by which means they escaped being wounded themselves. The deceased, Elmes was heard to exclaim out, “Oh Lord! Oh Lord!” and a great cry was raised in the house, but without success, the only house which was near, having been surrounded and watched by four or five of the gang armed, who had been stationed there to prevent any of the inhabitants from coming out to assist their fellow neighbours, who had been so terrified as not to have been able to move from their respective berths.
Thus they left the unhappy inmates of the defenceless house to condole their situation, the deceased in such a state as to have supposed him quite dead, taking with them two chests containing a few articles of wearing apparel of little worth, which was the only valuable in the whole house. The robbers then escaped with the booty through the paddy field, the deceased died in a short time afterwards, from the great loss of blood which had flown from the wounds. None of the parties could be identified by the witnesses. In the morning, the chests were found in the field at a short distance from the house, broke open, with a few pieces of the linen, the rest having been taken away. The Jury returned a verdict of “Wilful Murder by person unknown.”
In addition to the many very base open atrocities which have been lately perpetrated we are extremely sorry to notice one, that ended with uncommon cruelty, desperation and circumstances, the most horrid and afflicting, that we believe, ever yet have attended such lamentable events. We refer our readers to the following report of an inquest held on the body of Mr George Hill Elmes, an unfortunate and one of the oldest European residents on this Island, who has fallen a sacrifice and victim to his blood thirsty murderers.
Coroner’s Inquest
On Monday morning last, the 26th inst. about half past five o’clock, information having been received by the Coroner of the murder of Mr George Hill Elmes, in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, he immediately proceeded to the spot to hold an inquest on the body, when upon strict and minute inquiry, the following circumstances appeared in evidence, namely, that about midnight a banditti of robbers (supposed to be Chinese consisting of eleven or twelve men, went to attack the house of a Siamese, resident of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, situated near the new cross road, contiguous to the paddy field and at the back of Mr Ramage’s house, in which were six persons, viz, the master of the house, named Oontong, the deceased George Hill Elmes, his daughter named Elizabeth, two male and one female servants or slaves of the house.
The outer door, which afforded the principal entrance into the house immediately above the ladder which had been secured that night as usual, was first forced upon, by which seven or eight of the robbers rushed in and entered with a lighted torch armed with Chinese tats, spears, creases and other dangerous weapons, they then went towards the room on the left side in which Oontong and Elizabeth were and began to beat the door of that room, which had been fastened with an iron hook and staple, violently and threw it open, in the same way as the former. The deceased, Elmes, who was lying asleep, alone in the opposite room, at this time awoke by the noise, came out to meet the robbers, who, in his weak attempt to resist them, without the aid of any weapon or arms, was immediately cut and wounded in about twenty different places from his head down to his thighs, so as to render the body covered with dangerous wounds and dreadfully mangled. No material assistance seemed to have been afforded to the deceased by any of the inmates, who with fear and trembling, submitted to the merciless desperadoes without giving any opposition, by which means they escaped being wounded themselves. The deceased, Elmes was heard to exclaim out, “Oh Lord! Oh Lord!” and a great cry was raised in the house, but without success, the only house which was near, having been surrounded and watched by four or five of the gang armed, who had been stationed there to prevent any of the inhabitants from coming out to assist their fellow neighbours, who had been so terrified as not to have been able to move from their respective berths.
Thus they left the unhappy inmates of the defenceless house to condole their situation, the deceased in such a state as to have supposed him quite dead, taking with them two chests containing a few articles of wearing apparel of little worth, which was the only valuable in the whole house. The robbers then escaped with the booty through the paddy field, the deceased died in a short time afterwards, from the great loss of blood which had flown from the wounds. None of the parties could be identified by the witnesses. In the morning, the chests were found in the field at a short distance from the house, broke open, with a few pieces of the linen, the rest having been taken away. The Jury returned a verdict of “Wilful Murder by person unknown.”
1811
January
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Hercules Ross, deceased
Is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for letters of Administration to the Estate and Effects of Hercules Ross, late of Prince of Wales Island, mariner, deceased, to be granted to Messrs. Brown and Stuart, of the said Island as the agents of Patrick Clark, of Malacca, the Attorney of John Ross, a Lieutenant in the Honorable Company’s Marine, Brother of the said Hercules Ross, deceased. Wm. Young, Acting Registrar, Court House, Prince of Wales Island, 28th Dec. 1810. Auction Peter Innes, deceased To be sold at auction at the godowns, formerly occupied by Carroll, Scott & Co. This day, Saturday, the 5th inst. at 11 o’clock a.m. The following property of the late Peter Innes Esq. Consisting of wearing apparel, table and bed linen, furniture, books, pate, wines, a most superb glass Hookah with Surpooses and complete and a variety of other articles. Conditions of sale, ready money. Births Lately the lady of F. Ferrao Esq., of a daughter. On Sat. last, [12th Jan.] the lady of R. Chiene Esq., of a son. |
Charles Andrew Bruce, deceased
Letter to Thomas Halyburton, High Sheriff, Prince of Wales Island Sir, Conceiving it to be the general wish of the European inhabitants of this Settlement, to evince by some form of public act, the deep regret they feel for the loss they have sustained by the death of the Hon’ble Charles Andrew Bruce, late Governor of this Island, and to pay an appropriate tribute to his memory, we, the whose names are heretofore subscribed, request you will be pleased, with the previous sanction of Govt., to convene a meeting of the European inhabitants for the purpose of taking into consideration the best mode of carrying these intentions into effect. We have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient and humble servants. Signed:- Geo. Caunter Thos. McGee John Seppings D. McCulloch J. Dunbar J. Hall Wm. Bennett Jas. Carnegy J. Macalister D.F. Mitchell Wm. Stuart Richard Caunter Thos. Kekewich P. Carnegy Robert S. Graham |
Local News
Tuesday last, being the commencement of the year 1811, the same was noticed by a salute of twenty-one guns from the saluting battery at sun rise and by a general discharge of the cannon around the garrison at noon.
W.B. Martin, resident of Amboyna, embarked on the Nadir Shah about seven o’clock on the morning of the same say under an appropriate salute.
The fleet proceeding to the eastward weighed anchor and quitted the harbour on Wednesday under convoy of H.M. ship Procris.
His M. ship Dafher, giving convoy to the Thomas Henchman, Carmo and Luz accompanied by the Hon. Company’s cruiser Veftal, sailed for Calcutta on Sunday last. The lady of our late respected Governor and family, Capt. Weston and Dr. Anderson are passengers on the Carmo – Mr John Scott and family, Mr Robert Willson, Mr Robert Scott and Capt. A. De Sa, on the Thomas Henchman.
The Portuguese ship Ciudado, with the late Governor of Macao on board sailed at the same time for Goa.
The Rahimshaw, Capt. Harris, will proceed for Bengal on Monday next: passenger Mr Bacon.
His Majesty’s ship Phoenix, Capt. Bowen, sails on Monday for the eastward.
We may daily look for the arrival of the Thainstone, Capt. Tait, with Robert Scott and David Brown and Capt. Stewart from Calcutta, as it was expected she would quite the river about the 20th December.
Tuesday last, being the commencement of the year 1811, the same was noticed by a salute of twenty-one guns from the saluting battery at sun rise and by a general discharge of the cannon around the garrison at noon.
W.B. Martin, resident of Amboyna, embarked on the Nadir Shah about seven o’clock on the morning of the same say under an appropriate salute.
The fleet proceeding to the eastward weighed anchor and quitted the harbour on Wednesday under convoy of H.M. ship Procris.
His M. ship Dafher, giving convoy to the Thomas Henchman, Carmo and Luz accompanied by the Hon. Company’s cruiser Veftal, sailed for Calcutta on Sunday last. The lady of our late respected Governor and family, Capt. Weston and Dr. Anderson are passengers on the Carmo – Mr John Scott and family, Mr Robert Willson, Mr Robert Scott and Capt. A. De Sa, on the Thomas Henchman.
The Portuguese ship Ciudado, with the late Governor of Macao on board sailed at the same time for Goa.
The Rahimshaw, Capt. Harris, will proceed for Bengal on Monday next: passenger Mr Bacon.
His Majesty’s ship Phoenix, Capt. Bowen, sails on Monday for the eastward.
We may daily look for the arrival of the Thainstone, Capt. Tait, with Robert Scott and David Brown and Capt. Stewart from Calcutta, as it was expected she would quite the river about the 20th December.
Proclamation
In consequence of the much lamented death of the Hon'ble Charles Andrew Bruce, late Governor of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies and Commander-in-Chief of the Fort and Town and the absence of Col. Norman MacAlister, second Member of the Council and next in succession to the office of Governor, vacant by this event, Public Notice is hereby given and it is proclaimed the powers of Governor of Prince of Wales Island and the Command of the Fort and Town has necessarily devolved pro-tempore on William Edward Phillips, third Member of the Council and that the said William Edward Phillips has this day duly taken the prescribed Oaths and Sweat accordingly. It is also hereby further proclaimed that John James Erskine has in conformity to the provisional Appointment of the Hon'ble the Court of Directors, been called in to the Board and has taken the prescribed Oaths and his Seat as a Member of Council. All persons in the Civil , Military and Marine Service, of the Hon'ble East India Company and all other inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island and its dependencies are therefore here by required and directed to take due notice hereof and to obey the said William Edward Phillips, as Governor and Commander-in-Chief accordingly, pro-tempore.
Published by command of the Hon'ble the Governor in Council. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Govt.
In consequence of the much lamented death of the Hon'ble Charles Andrew Bruce, late Governor of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies and Commander-in-Chief of the Fort and Town and the absence of Col. Norman MacAlister, second Member of the Council and next in succession to the office of Governor, vacant by this event, Public Notice is hereby given and it is proclaimed the powers of Governor of Prince of Wales Island and the Command of the Fort and Town has necessarily devolved pro-tempore on William Edward Phillips, third Member of the Council and that the said William Edward Phillips has this day duly taken the prescribed Oaths and Sweat accordingly. It is also hereby further proclaimed that John James Erskine has in conformity to the provisional Appointment of the Hon'ble the Court of Directors, been called in to the Board and has taken the prescribed Oaths and his Seat as a Member of Council. All persons in the Civil , Military and Marine Service, of the Hon'ble East India Company and all other inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island and its dependencies are therefore here by required and directed to take due notice hereof and to obey the said William Edward Phillips, as Governor and Commander-in-Chief accordingly, pro-tempore.
Published by command of the Hon'ble the Governor in Council. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Govt.
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Hercules Ross, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof for Letters of Administration to the Estate and Effects of Hercules Ross, late of Prince of Wales Island, Mariner, deceased, to be granted to Messrs. Brown and Stuart, of the said Island as the agents of Patrick Clark of Malacca, the Attorney of John Ross, a Lieutenant in the Hon. Company’s Marine, Brother of the said Hercules Ross, deceased. Wm. Young, Acting Registrar, Court House, Prince of Wales Island. 28th Dec. 1810 |
Charles Andrew Bruce, deceased
By Order of the Agent to the Executor. Will be sold by public auction by McIntyre & Fritz at their rooms on ... The very valuable and nest property of the late Hon. Charles Andrew Bruce consisting of Mahogany household furniture, a great collection of books, Palankeens and Tonjohns; Arabian and Acheen horses. Wines and liquors of the best kind; china and glass ware; cooking utensils with a variety of other articles which will be detailed in catalogues and circulated previous to the Day of sale. |
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Public Auction
By A.B. Bone on the premises on Sat. ... That valuable and very eligible estate on the North Beach, with a most excellent brick built dwelling house and offices erected thereon, now in the occupation of W.A. Clubley and known by the name of Runnymede. Likewise a piece or parcel of ground, well planted with Cocoanut trees etc. opposite thereto. Particulars of which may be known as well as the conditions, previous to the day of sale on application to Mr Bone. Notice The interest of Alexander Robertson in the Firm of Ogilvie, Hutton & Co, having this day ceased, the business will in future be carried on by the remaining Partners, John Ogilvie and Francis Hutton, under the firm of Ogilvie and Hutton. |
To Let
That neat and comfortable dwelling house, lately in the occupation of George Seaton, with snug and convenient out houses. For particulars enquire of McIntyre and Fritz. Notice Messieurs Forbes and Scott beg to inform their friends and the public that they have this day admitted Mr Henry David Forbes a Partner in their Firm. Penang, Jan. 1st 1811. |
Local News
We have much pleasure in stating that on Wednesday last the ship built by Mr Chiene at his yard, glided into her destined element amidst the plaudits of numerous spectators. We understand she was named the Fifeshire.
On Sunday last the brig Johanna, [Capt.] Thistle, arrived from Malacca.
The Hon. Company’s brig John Bebb, Capt. McQuoid, one of the squadron proceeding to Ampoina, arrived from Calcutta on Mon. – her late arrival, we understand was occasioned by clams, which at this season of the year are said to prevail off Pulo Pera.
On Thur. last the ship Windham, Capt. Friend, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta – This vessel left the Pilot on the 5th instant and brings the following passengers:- Mrs Gough, Major Armstrong and Brigadier Major Gough, Mr Fortescue of the Civil Service and Mr Lawrie of the Medical establishment. This ship with the Thainstone, which arrived the day previous experienced uncommon pleasant weather own the bay and effected their voyage in twelve days; the passengers on the Thainstone were Messrs. Robert Stone and David Brown. Mr Stewart, whom we where led to expect would have taken his passage on the Thainstone, intends coming on the Penang Packet.
On Thur. last the Mary, Capt. Allen, arrived from Bengal, whence she sailed the 11th instant – passenger Mrs Allen.
We have much pleasure in stating that on Wednesday last the ship built by Mr Chiene at his yard, glided into her destined element amidst the plaudits of numerous spectators. We understand she was named the Fifeshire.
On Sunday last the brig Johanna, [Capt.] Thistle, arrived from Malacca.
The Hon. Company’s brig John Bebb, Capt. McQuoid, one of the squadron proceeding to Ampoina, arrived from Calcutta on Mon. – her late arrival, we understand was occasioned by clams, which at this season of the year are said to prevail off Pulo Pera.
On Thur. last the ship Windham, Capt. Friend, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta – This vessel left the Pilot on the 5th instant and brings the following passengers:- Mrs Gough, Major Armstrong and Brigadier Major Gough, Mr Fortescue of the Civil Service and Mr Lawrie of the Medical establishment. This ship with the Thainstone, which arrived the day previous experienced uncommon pleasant weather own the bay and effected their voyage in twelve days; the passengers on the Thainstone were Messrs. Robert Stone and David Brown. Mr Stewart, whom we where led to expect would have taken his passage on the Thainstone, intends coming on the Penang Packet.
On Thur. last the Mary, Capt. Allen, arrived from Bengal, whence she sailed the 11th instant – passenger Mrs Allen.
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Hon. Charles Andrew Bruce, deceased. George Town, Prince of Wales Island
At a general meeting of the European Inhabitants of this Presidency, convened by the High Sheriff and held this day at the Court House, pursuant to the notification published in the Govt Gazette of the 5th instant for the purpose as therein is stated of taking into consideration “the best mode of evincing by some public act, the deep regret felt by the Settlement for the loss it has sustained by the death of the late Hon. Charles Andrew Bruce.” The Sheriff having opened the meeting George Caunter was elected to preside as Chairman, who then in short and appropriate speech, explained the objects proposed to be accomplished by this meeting and moved the following resolutions which were agreed to by the meeting. ... 6. Resolved that the following gentlemen with the Chairman form the Committee viz, John Hall, Thomas Halyburton, William Stuart, John Dunbar and Thomas McGee. The Committee retired and prepared a letter to the Hon. Mrs Bruce which was read and submitted to the meeting by the Chairman and met its unanimous approval. ... ... |
In the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island
It is ordered that for the more convenience distribution and despatch of the business of this Court that there shall be in every years Four Terms ... ...
By Order of the Court, 25th Jan. 1811. Dan. Jones, Registrar
It is ordered that for the more convenience distribution and despatch of the business of this Court that there shall be in every years Four Terms ... ...
By Order of the Court, 25th Jan. 1811. Dan. Jones, Registrar
In the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island
It is ordered that for the more convenience distribution and despatch of the business of this Court that there shall be in every years Four Terms ... ...
By Order of the Court, 25th Jan. 1811. Dan. Jones, Registrar
Supreme Court of Judicature
Simpson vs Warden
This was an action instituted by the plaintiff for the recovery of the price of a horse sold by the defendant on 4th Sept. last, under the following warranty viz. ... The horse was one of three belonging to Mr Fauquier of the Civil Service, gone to Madras and mentioned as such in the catalogue with the following postscript:- The above are well known and claim the notice of gentlemen in want of real good cattle. Mr Strettell, Counsel for the plaintiff, stated that the price paid for the horse was sicca rupees 1550; that under the express guarantee of the vender, that sum was paid for what was supposed and expected to be a sound horse but which was discovered to be broken backed and utterly incapable of any exercise whatever. On discovering the unsoundness of the horse the plaintiff wrote to the defendant communicating the fact and requesting that he might be taken back and the price paid (as his value) returned. ... The first witness called was Mr John Dunn, livery stable keeper, who deposed to his knowledge of the horse advertised on the 4th Sept. and sold by the defendant to Mr Simpson. Witness further stated that the horse remained in his stable form the 18th Aug. to the 1st or 2nd day of Sept. that he considered him unsound, having a weakness across his loins and that at the time of sale, he would certainly not have called him a sound hunter. Cross examined by Mr Smith, Counsel for the defendant. On being asked if the horse was trotted at the time of sale; witness proceeded to state that he had received particular instructions from the proprietor Mr Fauquier, not to allow him to be trotted and had communicated these order to the defendant; who nevertheless desired it to be done.
Me De L’Estang, junior, examined, deposed that the horse (the subject matter of the present action) has been in his stable since the 1st instant; that he was not sound when he received him, having a weakness in his loins, a cold and what is called a curb, a disease in the hock, which it requires great skill to remove. Witness further stated that he accompanied the plaintiff in the month of Sept. to see the horse, when he found him in the same state as at present. Does not think him capable of hunting and considers him to be 7 years old rising 8.
Mr Smith on behalf of the defendant addressed their Lordships in an energetic speech by observing that his client had never set eyes on the horse, purchased by the plaintiff, until the day of the sale; that he had advertised him according to the description sent by the proprietor; that the plaintiff knew well to whom the horse belonged, had examined him and consulted the opinion of gentlemen conversant on the subject; had in short taken every means to satisfy himself; and after keeping the horse in his possession from 4th Sept. till 9th makes his discovery of his unsoundness known to the defendant, with the modest request of the restitution of his cost.
The learned Advocate proceeded in a strain of much pleasantry to prove that the defendant was not answerable. 1. On the grounds that the advertisement held no guarantee as to the soundness of the horse. 2. That the defendant having merely acted as an agent, in advertising the horse and receiving his price on behalf of the principal; - it was to him and not to the agent, he was to look for redress and 3. That the defendant had expressly stated that the horse was the property of Mr Fauquier by which alone he must stand clear.
The third witness examined was H. Churchill, who stated that his opinion had been asked by the plaintiff, of a horse, but does not recollect the exact period. The plaintiff afterwards told the witness, that the horse was not sound, to which witness answered, that it was his (the plaintiff’s) own fault, he (witness) having informed him, that the horse appeared to be weak in the loins.
The forth witness was Capt. Macan, who stated, that he was present at the sale of the 4th Sept. and bid for the horse, purchased by the plaintiff; thinks the horse was trotted round the auction room; recollects a conversation between the defendant and Mr Dunn, who requested that Mr Fauquier’s horses might not be trotted; assigning as a reason, that they did not go quietly in hand; but which the defendant opposed, adding he would take all responsibility on himself; the horse was accordingly trotted.
The fifth witness was John Day, whose evidence went to corroborate that of Capt. Macan.
The sixth and last witness called, was Anthony Baptist, crier at the auction room of Tulloh & Co. who recollects the sale of Mr Fauquier’s horses on the 4th Sept. last and they being trotted round the auction room by the positive order of the defendant, when opposed by Mr Dunn.
The evidence on both sides being closed, the Chief Judge, in a short but most perspicuous speech, informed the court that the law which was now contended for, appeared to him unsupported by any solid evidence. After 40 years practice he was fully satisfied that an auctioneer is bound by the nature of his guarantee; and that it is quite immaterial, who the principal be, the auctioneer alone being responsible.
What inducement said his Lordship, has a man to go to an auction, but the conviction that whatever is sold under a guarantee, insures the purchaser a commodity equal to that expressed in that guarantee. In the present action, continued his Lordship, the defendant has in no manner acted morally wrong; on the contrary, his conduct appears to have been directly just and honourable, having in advertising the horse, adhered most strictly to the very letter of his instructions received from Mr Fauquier. Whatever expense attends this action, must fall eventually on Mr Fauquier, but the warrantee with respect to the age of the horse fails; the other parts of the guarantee sail; and the horse was returned within a reasonable time, five days, in his Lordship’s judgement, being by no means an unreasonable period for trial. The auction laws of Calcutta, may consider one day a reasonable time, but the law of England allows a longer indulgence and very properly.
The Hon. Sir John Royds and Sir William Burroughs, concurring in opinion with the Chief Judge, their Lordships pronounced a verdict in favour of the plaintiff.
It is ordered that for the more convenience distribution and despatch of the business of this Court that there shall be in every years Four Terms ... ...
By Order of the Court, 25th Jan. 1811. Dan. Jones, Registrar
Supreme Court of Judicature
Simpson vs Warden
This was an action instituted by the plaintiff for the recovery of the price of a horse sold by the defendant on 4th Sept. last, under the following warranty viz. ... The horse was one of three belonging to Mr Fauquier of the Civil Service, gone to Madras and mentioned as such in the catalogue with the following postscript:- The above are well known and claim the notice of gentlemen in want of real good cattle. Mr Strettell, Counsel for the plaintiff, stated that the price paid for the horse was sicca rupees 1550; that under the express guarantee of the vender, that sum was paid for what was supposed and expected to be a sound horse but which was discovered to be broken backed and utterly incapable of any exercise whatever. On discovering the unsoundness of the horse the plaintiff wrote to the defendant communicating the fact and requesting that he might be taken back and the price paid (as his value) returned. ... The first witness called was Mr John Dunn, livery stable keeper, who deposed to his knowledge of the horse advertised on the 4th Sept. and sold by the defendant to Mr Simpson. Witness further stated that the horse remained in his stable form the 18th Aug. to the 1st or 2nd day of Sept. that he considered him unsound, having a weakness across his loins and that at the time of sale, he would certainly not have called him a sound hunter. Cross examined by Mr Smith, Counsel for the defendant. On being asked if the horse was trotted at the time of sale; witness proceeded to state that he had received particular instructions from the proprietor Mr Fauquier, not to allow him to be trotted and had communicated these order to the defendant; who nevertheless desired it to be done.
Me De L’Estang, junior, examined, deposed that the horse (the subject matter of the present action) has been in his stable since the 1st instant; that he was not sound when he received him, having a weakness in his loins, a cold and what is called a curb, a disease in the hock, which it requires great skill to remove. Witness further stated that he accompanied the plaintiff in the month of Sept. to see the horse, when he found him in the same state as at present. Does not think him capable of hunting and considers him to be 7 years old rising 8.
Mr Smith on behalf of the defendant addressed their Lordships in an energetic speech by observing that his client had never set eyes on the horse, purchased by the plaintiff, until the day of the sale; that he had advertised him according to the description sent by the proprietor; that the plaintiff knew well to whom the horse belonged, had examined him and consulted the opinion of gentlemen conversant on the subject; had in short taken every means to satisfy himself; and after keeping the horse in his possession from 4th Sept. till 9th makes his discovery of his unsoundness known to the defendant, with the modest request of the restitution of his cost.
The learned Advocate proceeded in a strain of much pleasantry to prove that the defendant was not answerable. 1. On the grounds that the advertisement held no guarantee as to the soundness of the horse. 2. That the defendant having merely acted as an agent, in advertising the horse and receiving his price on behalf of the principal; - it was to him and not to the agent, he was to look for redress and 3. That the defendant had expressly stated that the horse was the property of Mr Fauquier by which alone he must stand clear.
The third witness examined was H. Churchill, who stated that his opinion had been asked by the plaintiff, of a horse, but does not recollect the exact period. The plaintiff afterwards told the witness, that the horse was not sound, to which witness answered, that it was his (the plaintiff’s) own fault, he (witness) having informed him, that the horse appeared to be weak in the loins.
The forth witness was Capt. Macan, who stated, that he was present at the sale of the 4th Sept. and bid for the horse, purchased by the plaintiff; thinks the horse was trotted round the auction room; recollects a conversation between the defendant and Mr Dunn, who requested that Mr Fauquier’s horses might not be trotted; assigning as a reason, that they did not go quietly in hand; but which the defendant opposed, adding he would take all responsibility on himself; the horse was accordingly trotted.
The fifth witness was John Day, whose evidence went to corroborate that of Capt. Macan.
The sixth and last witness called, was Anthony Baptist, crier at the auction room of Tulloh & Co. who recollects the sale of Mr Fauquier’s horses on the 4th Sept. last and they being trotted round the auction room by the positive order of the defendant, when opposed by Mr Dunn.
The evidence on both sides being closed, the Chief Judge, in a short but most perspicuous speech, informed the court that the law which was now contended for, appeared to him unsupported by any solid evidence. After 40 years practice he was fully satisfied that an auctioneer is bound by the nature of his guarantee; and that it is quite immaterial, who the principal be, the auctioneer alone being responsible.
What inducement said his Lordship, has a man to go to an auction, but the conviction that whatever is sold under a guarantee, insures the purchaser a commodity equal to that expressed in that guarantee. In the present action, continued his Lordship, the defendant has in no manner acted morally wrong; on the contrary, his conduct appears to have been directly just and honourable, having in advertising the horse, adhered most strictly to the very letter of his instructions received from Mr Fauquier. Whatever expense attends this action, must fall eventually on Mr Fauquier, but the warrantee with respect to the age of the horse fails; the other parts of the guarantee sail; and the horse was returned within a reasonable time, five days, in his Lordship’s judgement, being by no means an unreasonable period for trial. The auction laws of Calcutta, may consider one day a reasonable time, but the law of England allows a longer indulgence and very properly.
The Hon. Sir John Royds and Sir William Burroughs, concurring in opinion with the Chief Judge, their Lordships pronounced a verdict in favour of the plaintiff.
February
Sheriff’s Sale
Public Auction on Mon. next ... At the house of Mr T. Cullum, in Beach St. A young Pegue horse about 13 hands high and a neat small buggy, late the property of Mr Thomas Cullum and forfeited to the Crown. T. Halyburton, Sheriff.
To Let
The house in Farquhar St., lately occupied by R. Young, [Esquire] of Mr McGee.
To Be Let
That upper-roomed house, situated on the east side of Love Lane, lately occupied by Mr Willson, Esquire of F. Hutton.
Public Auction on Mon. next ... At the house of Mr T. Cullum, in Beach St. A young Pegue horse about 13 hands high and a neat small buggy, late the property of Mr Thomas Cullum and forfeited to the Crown. T. Halyburton, Sheriff.
To Let
The house in Farquhar St., lately occupied by R. Young, [Esquire] of Mr McGee.
To Be Let
That upper-roomed house, situated on the east side of Love Lane, lately occupied by Mr Willson, Esquire of F. Hutton.
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Local News
The Hon. Company’s cruiser Ariel, Lt. Macdonald, arrived from Malacca on Sat. last, passenger John Scott. On Mon. the Brig Suffolk, Russell, and Penang Packet, Peters, from Bengal, anchored in the harbour – passengers per latter Messrs. McHugo and Stewart. The ship Mary, Allan, quitted the harbour on Sun. for Calcutta, passengers John Macalister and John Scott and the late Minister of Macao. The Fifeshire will sail we believe either tomorrow or Mon. – passengers Mrs Chiene, D. McCulloh and P. Chiene. |
Masonic Festival
The entertainment which was to have taken place on St. John’s day, having been postponed in consequence of existing circumstances at that time, the Brethren of the Neptune Lodge, have a dinner on Wed. night at the Navy Tavern at which most of the principal gentlemen of the settlement were present. On the removal of the cloth, the Worshipful Master Thomas Robinson, gave several loyal and Masonic toasts, which were drunk with universal applause. The utmost harmony, mirth and conviviality prevailed during the evening and it was not until an early hour on Thur. morning that the company separated, highly gratified with the entertainment. William Thompson - All Persons having any claims against William Thompson, will be pleased to send them to Mr Thos. Perkins at his office in Beach Street for payment. Thos. Perkins, Agent for Wm. Thompson. |
March
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Govt. Advert.
Notice is hereby given that a quantity of damaged woollens will be put up for sale at the Hon. Company’s Warehouse on Thur. ... J.J. Erskine, Warehouse Keeper To Be Let That commodious house in Love Lane, belonging to the Estate of the late Mr Smith, for particulars enquire at the printing Office. To Be Let That new, spacious and very airy upper-roomed house, situated on the left side of the road leading along the North Beach from Battery Lane. For particulars apply to Mr Ogilvie. To be Let That house and well raised detached sleeping bungalow at present occupied by William Stuart formerly the property of R. Scott Esq. The compound attached measures ... ... A carriage road to this property has been lately opened from China St. 2. That large house and compound with brick godown and offices, formerly the property of William Lindsay. The house consists of a hall, dining room and four bedrooms and has been newly repaired and painted. 3. That convenient small bungalow, situated on the south side of Leith St., formerly occupied by A. Jackson. 4. That large and convenient house formerly occupied by the Capt. of His Majesty’s Navy. Moderate terms ... for particulars enquire of Messrs. Brown & Stuart James Scott, deceased William Scott, the Heir at Law, Executor and Trustee of the said James Scott and the matter of the Petition of the said William Scott and of the Creditors of the said James Scott. ... ... For Private Sale or To Let That cool and airy, lately finished upper roomed, commodious and comfortable dwelling house, situated on the North Beach, adjoining Bellevue, with the garden, office and premises attached, now occupied by Wm. Young. Apply to Messrs. McIntyre & Fritz. Mr Brown, deceased By Order of the Executor to the estate of the late Mr Brown. To be sold by public auction by A.B. Bone.... That valuable piece of ground situated close to the Draw Bridge and nearly opposite to the New Jail. The ground will be parcelled out in small lots for the convenience of purchasers. Conditions will be made known at the time of sale or on application to A.B. Bone. Death On Thur. morning, Thomas Hayes Esq. Asst. Surgeon of H.M. Hospital Ship Willhelmina. To be Sold or Let That pleasantly situated and convenient bungalow on the North Beach known by the name of Down Lodge, with the grounds belonging to the same. Terms moderate, for information apply to Mr Bone. To Be Let That upper roomed house, situated on the east side of Love Lane, lately occupied by Mr Willson. Enquire of Mr F. Hutton. |
Local News
On Sun. evening last a very serious and sanguinary dispute suddenly occurred among some Chinese Carpenters who have been employed in building and constructing that noble ship in the Hon. Company’s marine yard ... Dr. Crawfurd rendered every medical assistance to one of the persons wounded and who had been carried to the hospital and whose deposition was there taken, ... ... We omitted in our last to mention the passengers who arrived here on the Borneo, they are as follows:- Major Campbell, Capt. Fordyce, Lt. Mackenzie, 5th N.I. and Messrs. Woolsey and Staunton. On Thur. evening the Spanish shp Marianne, C.F. Leal, Commander, arrived from Manilla, last from Malacca: Passengers – Don Juan Rauly, Luis Barretto. This ship fell in with the fleet of seven homeward Indiamen, which left China on the 14th ultimo, under convoy of H.M. ship Belliqueux, Commodore Bying, off the Anambas, they were taken under easy sail on account of the Woodford. The David Scott had arrived; and we are extremely sorry to learn of the death of Mrs Taswell on board that ship, which occurred in the Straits of Macasser. Birth On Sun. evening last [10th Mar.] the lady of James Carnegy, of a daught.er Marriage On Tue. evening, by John James Erskine Esq., William Bennett Esq., of the Hon. Company’s Civil Establishment to Miss Caunter, eldest daughter of George Caunter Esq. James Scott, deceased William Scott, the Heir in Law, Executor and Trustee of the said James Scott and in the matter of the Petition of the said William Scott and of the Creditors of the said James Scott. Shortly to be sold by Public Auction, In Lots, all the valuable estate, real and personal of the late James Scott, deceased, taken in ... ... To Be Raffled At the house of T. Scully, by 25 members at 15 Dollars each. One elegant Ruby broach set round with Diamonds, value three hundred Spanish Dollars for the highest in three throws. One elegant Diamond broach value fifty-five Dollars for the second highest. One Ruby ring, value thirty dollars for the very lowest throw. Local News The Aurora, for whose arrival we have been anxiously on the lookout, came to anchor the afternoon of Monday last, from Malacca, having touched at that port on her voyage from China; she left Whampoa on the 6th instant. The following gentlemen passengers: Mr Craufurd (sic) for Bombay; Mr Nichols and Lt. Fergusson and Lt. Hansard for the coast. Mr Gould, Mr Moore and Capt. Earl for Calcutta and Mr Kains for Penang. Our notice respecting the arrival of the Aurora in china was incorrect; it must have been the Mornington, as the former vessel arrived in Jan. We are credibly informed that the Aurora will sail in the course of tomorrow for Calcutta; in addition to her former passengers for that port, Capt. Herb-st and Mr W. Young, late Acting Registrar, quit the Settlement. The Thainstone quitted the harbour for Malacca on Sunday last;- Passenger Mr Fishart. |
April
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To Be Sold by Public Auction
By Thomas Perkins at his rooms. On Mon next ... Chairs, tables, beds ... To be Let or Sold That elegant and beautiful garden house on the North Beach next to Belle Vue belonging to and lately occupied by Mr Wm. Young, For particulars apply to J. Narcis at his office Carmadgee vs James Douglas To Be sold by Public Auction ... At the house of Mr Douglas in Bishop St. ... On Fri. next ... A quantity of furniture and an excellent Hand organ. Conditions of sale – Ready Money. Thomas Halyburton, Sheriff. Appointment William Sartorius is to be an Assistant to the Secretary to Government. Death in Europe Patrick Torrie Esq., late of Prince of Wales Island |
Shipping
On Tue. Last, the Hope, Capt. Elliot, so anxiously expected, anchored in the outer harbour, having brought too in a very heavy squall:- passengers, Dr. Anderson, Messrs. Bacon and McKinnon, for this settlement and Capt. De Britto for Macao. We have been informed that the Fifeshire lately launched from Mr Chiene’s yard has been sole for the sum of 140,000 Sicca Rupees and that after she had preformed her present engagement will be permitted to proceed to England with Indian produce under very advantageous terms. On Mon. H.M. ship Wilhelmina and the ships in the harbour had their colours flying half mast in respect to the worthy character who had so suddenly departed this life in full confidence of another and better world. The Garrison flag of Fort Cornwallis was also hoisted half mast in token of respect to the memory of the deceased. The Carmo, Capt. Callado, which arrived yesterday evening, brings not anything new from Calcutta – passenger Illmo Dom Janmario? |
Death
Daniel Jones
On Sunday last, [ 14th Apr.] after a short but severe illness of four days, Daniel Jones Esq., Registrar of the Supreme Court of Judicature of this Presidency. In announcing the death of this worthy young man, we feel not merely the common interest which excites commiseration for departed worth; but we are awfully and forcibly called to a deep and thinking sense of the shortness and uncertainly of human happiness. As a member of society, he only required to be known to be beloved and from his short residence on this Island, we apprehend, a few had an opportunity of appreciating his inestimable qualities; but at Calcutta his memory will be long and most sincerely remembered and regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances – as a public character none more upright, correct and mindful of the arduous duties attached to his important situation and the death of such a man may be justly considered as a public loss.
Daniel Jones
On Sunday last, [ 14th Apr.] after a short but severe illness of four days, Daniel Jones Esq., Registrar of the Supreme Court of Judicature of this Presidency. In announcing the death of this worthy young man, we feel not merely the common interest which excites commiseration for departed worth; but we are awfully and forcibly called to a deep and thinking sense of the shortness and uncertainly of human happiness. As a member of society, he only required to be known to be beloved and from his short residence on this Island, we apprehend, a few had an opportunity of appreciating his inestimable qualities; but at Calcutta his memory will be long and most sincerely remembered and regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances – as a public character none more upright, correct and mindful of the arduous duties attached to his important situation and the death of such a man may be justly considered as a public loss.
By Order of the Supreme Court of Judicature
In the case of Inchee Meydeen and others, the creditors of James Scott, deceased. ...
To Be let
That commodious house situated on the east side of Love Lane with an office attached belonging to the Estate of the late Christopher Smith Esq. and also Mount Patrick House in the district of Aier Etam – For particulars enquire of Mr McIntyre at the Collector’s Office.
To Let
That commodious and centrally situated well raised house, late in the occupation of Billington Loftie Esq. Enquire of Messrs Carnegy & Co.
Shipping
Passengers per Luz – Messrs. Mendez and Sa Peirera.
In the case of Inchee Meydeen and others, the creditors of James Scott, deceased. ...
To Be let
That commodious house situated on the east side of Love Lane with an office attached belonging to the Estate of the late Christopher Smith Esq. and also Mount Patrick House in the district of Aier Etam – For particulars enquire of Mr McIntyre at the Collector’s Office.
To Let
That commodious and centrally situated well raised house, late in the occupation of Billington Loftie Esq. Enquire of Messrs Carnegy & Co.
Shipping
Passengers per Luz – Messrs. Mendez and Sa Peirera.
May
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To Be Let
That pleasant and airy bungalow situated on the Birmah Rd. well known by the name of Layton’s Bungalow, and late in the occupation of Mr Wilson. Enquire of Mr Bone. Shipping On Mon. the Mornington, Dunlop, with Major Robertson and Mr Staunton, passengers, anchored in the harbour from China and Malacca ... Messrs. Duncan, Forbes, Mitchell and George Seton, proceed to Europe on the Sir William Bensle |
Richard Snadden vs Nantong
To Be Sold ... All that piece of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Aier Rajah ... ... Appointments Mr Crozier who was in the H.C. Brig Change has been appointed Acting Master Attendant and Mr McQuoid, Police Magistrate. Death Capt. William Stokoe, who lately commanded the Prince of Wales, died on his return voyage to India. |
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Probate
Col. Norman Macalister Probate of the will of Col. Norman Macalister, late Commander of the forces at Prince of Wales Island, having been granted by the Hon. the Court of Judicature to Capt. John McInnes of the Bengal Native Infantry, one of the Executors names, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Capt. John McInnes, by who all just demands against the deceased will be discharged. |
Deaths
Mrs M.C. Baumgarten Death at Malacca on the 5th instant, Mrs M.C. Baumgarten, widow of the late C.G. Baumgarte Esq., formerly Dutch Resident at Rhio. Mrs Ann Paul Death at Penang on Friday the 10th instant, Mrs Ann Paul, wife of John Paul, formerly of Madras. |
Marriage
On Thur. the 2nd May at Malacca, was married Wm. Flint, Post Capt. in H.M. Navy to Mrs Mary Anne Thompson, sister of Thomas Raffles Esq.
Shipping
The Thainstone, Tait, with Dr. Crawfurd and Mr Deans, passengers, sailed for Malacca on Mon. -
the H.C. cruiser Mornington, Capt. Deane, with James Cousens on board on Wed. also the brig Tweed, Smith.
On Thur. the 2nd May at Malacca, was married Wm. Flint, Post Capt. in H.M. Navy to Mrs Mary Anne Thompson, sister of Thomas Raffles Esq.
Shipping
The Thainstone, Tait, with Dr. Crawfurd and Mr Deans, passengers, sailed for Malacca on Mon. -
the H.C. cruiser Mornington, Capt. Deane, with James Cousens on board on Wed. also the brig Tweed, Smith.
June
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Supreme Court of Judicature
On Thursday last, the Fifth Sessions ... ... opened at the Court House in George Town before the Hon. W.E. Phillips, Acting Governor and John James Erskine Esq. The following gentlemen returned by the High Sheriff were then sworn on the Grand Jury:- John Baird – Foreman. James Carnegy, Robert Scott, Jeremiah McCarthy, James Crechton, Francis Ferrao, Nathaniel Bacon, Robert Ibbetson, John Lyon Phipps, Joseph Seaton, R.S. Graham, John Ogilvie, Thomas McGee, Arch. McKinnon, J.C. Lawrence |
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Adam Ramage, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side hereof for Letters of Administration to the estate and effects of Adam Ramage, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to William Winter, of the said Island, as friend of the said deceased during the absence of the executors named in the last Will and Testament of the said deceased. Thos. Kekewich, Acting Registrar, Court House, Prince of Wales Island, June 13th 1811. |
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For Probate Sale
At Mr Johannes Narcis’ godowns in Market St. Lately arrived ... wax candles ... Patna table rice.. To Be Let That pleasant and airy bungalow, situated on the Birmah Road, well known by the name of Layton’s Bungalow and late in the occupation of Mr Wilson Esquire of Mr Bone. Bones Public Sales To be sold at Public Auction. At the house of Billington Loftie Esq., on Tuesday next, the 25th instant, at 10 o’clock forenoon. Sundry valuable articles of furniture, chiefly consisting of tables, chairs, couches, costs, glass and china-ware. On the premises next Thursday at 10 o’clock. The entire furniture, glass and chin-ware, plate, table linen, horses, buggies etc. of Paul’s Hotel and Tavern. |
Public Auction
By McIntyre & Fritz. At their rooms on Monday next. The schooner Lady Wm. Bentick, built in Calcutta of teak, burthen fifty five tons or thereabouts ... For Sale At H. Carroll’s Godowns. London Market Madeira Wine... For Sale That capital house and ground belonging to Mr Ferrao, situated at Tangong Tico-fe Tulloh Ayer Rajah. The house is built of the very best materials consisting of four sleeping rooms, a spacious hall, and two verandahs with two rooms and a godown below. The ground is well laid out and planted with a great variety of China and Malay fruit trees all in bearing and an assortment of flowering shrubs. Well worth the attention of a gentleman and his family fond of retirement. For particulars apply to Mr Ferrao, at his office, Beach St., Prince of Wales Island. |
Shipping
On Tuesday last the ship Elephant, Capt. Waterman, arrived from Calcutta. Passengers: The Rev’d Mr Chater, Messrs. Young, Fritz and Hossack.
The Ships Helen, Cameron, and Clara, Gibson, from Calcutta arrived on Thursday last. Passengers per Helen, Mrs Blagrave, Mrs Burslem and Mr Blagrave of the Bengal Civil Service.
H.M. Ship Phoenix, James Bowen, arrived also on Thursday from Malacca, passengers, Mrs Loveday, the lady of Lt.-Col. Lambert Loveday of the 20th Regt. N.I. Bengal Military Establishment and James Cousens Esq. of this Presidency.
On Tuesday last the ship Elephant, Capt. Waterman, arrived from Calcutta. Passengers: The Rev’d Mr Chater, Messrs. Young, Fritz and Hossack.
The Ships Helen, Cameron, and Clara, Gibson, from Calcutta arrived on Thursday last. Passengers per Helen, Mrs Blagrave, Mrs Burslem and Mr Blagrave of the Bengal Civil Service.
H.M. Ship Phoenix, James Bowen, arrived also on Thursday from Malacca, passengers, Mrs Loveday, the lady of Lt.-Col. Lambert Loveday of the 20th Regt. N.I. Bengal Military Establishment and James Cousens Esq. of this Presidency.
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Benjamin Cullen, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction for Letters Ad Colligenda or of Administration, as to the Court shall seem meet, in the Goods of Benjamin Cullen, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar of the said Court. |
For Sale
That capital house and ground belonging to Mr Ferrao, situated at Tangong Ticoose or Tulloh Ayer Rajah. The house is built of the very best materials, consisting of four sleeping rooms, a spacious hall, and two verandahs with two rooms and a godown below. The ground is well laid out and planted with a great variety of China and Malay fruit trees, all in bearing and an assortment of flowering shrubs. Well worth the attention of a gentleman and his family fond of retirement. For particulars apply to Mr Ferrao at his office, Beach St. |
July
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Benjamin Cullen, deceased
(Note: a later entry has the spelling as Cullan) Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction for Letters and Colligenda or of Administration ... in the goods of Benjamin Cullen, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich Esq., acting Registrar of the said Court. Thos. Kekewich, Court House, Prince of Wales Island. |
Thomas Wilson, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration (with the Will annexed) to the Estate and Effects of Thomas Wilson, late of Prince of Wales Island, inhabitant, deceased, and Colligendum Bona, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich Esq., Acting Registrar of the said Court. Thos. Kekewich, Court House, Prince of Wales Island. |
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To Let
Mr Campbell’s godowns in Beach St. lately occupied by the Hon. Company. Apply to Forbes & Scott. Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration (with the Will annexed) to the Estate and Effects of Francis Light, late Superintendent of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, and Colligendum Bona, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich Esq., Acting Registrar. Public Auction On Sat. next ... At the house of Wm. Robinson Esq. All the valuable property belonging to that gentleman who has proceeded on the Expedition. To Be Let - and entered upon the fist of August next. That large and extensive house at present occupied by Mr Paul. For particulars apply to Mr Perkins on the premises. For Sale At Messrs Brown & Stuart’s Godowns, Madeira Wine ... To Be Let or Sold That neat and retired country residence known by the name of Belle Ville. For particulars apply to Mr Bone. Advert. John Sowton, (Note - in a later advert his name is listed as Lowton) Taylor and Habit Maker, begs leave respectfully to solicit the patronage of the ladies and gentlemen of this settlement in the above and pledges himself that the strictest attention shall be paid to such orders as he may be favoured with. Govt. Advert. Public Notice is hereby given that from and after Monday next, the 22nd instant, the road leading from the town to the country will be rendered impassable in consequence of some necessary repairs to the Draw Bridge. I.E. Debrett. Acting Engineer, Fort Cornwallis. Public Auction by A.B. Bone On Mon. next ... At the house late in the occupation of Wm. Robinson Esq. Several valuable articles of furniture, glass and china-ware, horses, carriages etc. |
Public Auction by A.B. Bone
Twenty lots of cleared ground measuring ... ... situated on the south side of the High North Rd. and immediately opposite the garden house of J.J. Erskine Esq. ... Shipping The ship Betsy, [Capt.] Kilpatrick, arrived on the evening of the 12th instant from Calcutta – passenger P. Chiene Esq. The Helen, A. Cameron, quitted the harbour on Saturday morning on her return to Calcutta – passengers Messrs. McKinnon and Cameron. The American ship William, [Capt.] Boden, sailed on Saturday last for the coast of Pedier and China – passenger Capt. Samuel Stewart, the oldest British inhabitant of this Island. Sheriff’s Sale ... the creditors of James Scott, deceased, against William Scott the Heir at Law, Executor and Trustee of the said James Scott... the several parts of the real estate of the said James Scott, deceased, ... consisting chiefly of lands, houses and shops in George Town ... among which is that valuable property generally known by the name of Ossian Hall ... Thomas Halyburton, Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office, George Town. Public Auction By McIntyre & Fritz. At the house of Mr James Douglass, Beach St. east side ... Several articles of household furniture, a horse, cows etc. To Let These spacious premises belonging to Mr James Douglas in Beach St. Those extensive and valuable premises belonging to Mr Mackerel, late in the occupation of the Hon. Company. Those commodious and elegant premises, the property of Mr Friar, also lately occupied by the Hon. Company. Also, those very extensive and commodious godowns, lately occupied by Messrs. Carroll, Scott & Co. For particulars apply to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. Shipping The Betsy, Kilpatrick, will sail in all this day for the recently acquired and valuable acquisition to the British Flag, the Isle of France – passengers – Mr Douglas’ family. |
August
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James Scott, deceased
In the case of Incher Meypeen and others the creditors of James Scott, deceased ... James Scott, deceased ... Lot 1, Grant No. 472 made to Mr Scott estimated to contain 359 orlongs and 18 jumbas, being the valuable estate called Scotland ... ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:- Gregory Jeremiah, Mr Stokoe, Mr Layton, Mahomed Sally, Mr McIntyre, Mr Baird, Chay Barrut, Capt. Panyean, Che Etam, Boomo Parah, Chee Derahman, Pa Setee, Hadjee Patema (or Patima, ) Wha Hatt, Wm. Fairlie. James Scott - Sale of his Estate ... James Scott - deceased ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:- Matta Hadjee, D. Brown x 6, P. Clark, Gregory, Capt. Scott x 2, Estate called Killie Krankie. |
Public Auction
Holmes Estate ABL note - see James Scott & Francis Lanoon Light, deceased In Pursuance and by virtue of an Order of the Hon’ble the Court of Judicature, made on the 13th day of Aug. instant, in certain causes therein depending the Estate, situated in the District of Tulloh Aier Raja, called the Holmes Estate, will be set up to be sold by Public Cant, to the highest and fairest bidder and for the highest price that can be obtained for the same, by the Sheriff, at the Sheriff’s Office in George Town on Monday the 2nd Sept. next at the hour of twelve noon. Particulars of the extent ad boundaries of the estate will be advertised in next Gazette. Thomas Halyburton, Sheriff. James Scott - deceased ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:- Capt. Scott x 2, Joong, Beake, Mr Farquhar x 3, Mr Caunter, William Fairlie, Mr Manington, Mr Beanland, Mr Gray, Estate named Killie Krankie, Yong Dannell, Loongh Dabbell, Jaffier, John Friar, Mr Abbot, Mr Maitland, Capt. Maragistea. |
In the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island
James Scott & Francis Lanoon Light, deceased
In the cause of Francis Lanoon Light, a minor, by his guardians George Caunter and Thomas McQuoid, against William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of Francis Light deceased, William Scott Executor of James Scott deceased, the other Executor of the said Francis Light, Charles Hunter and Anne Hunter otherwise Light his wife and other legatees under the Will of the said Francis Light and in the cause of the said Charles Hunter and Anne Hunter otherwise Light his wife, against the said William Scott and Francis Lanoon Light and others and in the several causes of the creditors of the said James Scott deceased.
Public Auction - Holmes Estate
ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:-
David Clark, James Scott x 2, Francis Lanoon Light x 2, Mr Young, Charles Wallace Young, Mr Clark, Warshay.
James Scott & Francis Lanoon Light, deceased
In the cause of Francis Lanoon Light, a minor, by his guardians George Caunter and Thomas McQuoid, against William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of Francis Light deceased, William Scott Executor of James Scott deceased, the other Executor of the said Francis Light, Charles Hunter and Anne Hunter otherwise Light his wife and other legatees under the Will of the said Francis Light and in the cause of the said Charles Hunter and Anne Hunter otherwise Light his wife, against the said William Scott and Francis Lanoon Light and others and in the several causes of the creditors of the said James Scott deceased.
Public Auction - Holmes Estate
ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:-
David Clark, James Scott x 2, Francis Lanoon Light x 2, Mr Young, Charles Wallace Young, Mr Clark, Warshay.
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Deaths
On Sat. last [10th Aug.] G.H. Whitcombe Esq., of the Bombay Civil Service. On Mon. last, [12th Aug.] Mrs Wallace, wife of Mr M.W. Wallace. Benjamin Cullan, deceased Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made for Letters of Administration to the estate and effects of Benjamin Cullan, late an inhabitant of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to John Wood, as Creditor of the said deceased. Tho. Kekewich, Acting registrar. James Heriot, deceased That convenient and commodious house with the compound in which it stands, eligibly situated between Penang and King Streets, having an entrance from each, belonging to the Estate of James Heriot Esq., deceased and at present occupied by Mr Halyburton, to whom intending purchasers are requested to apply for further particulars. To Be Let or Sold That spacious and eligibly situated house, fronting the Esplanade, the property of Mr Bacon, to whom apply for particulars. Notice - The proprietors of the Prince of Wales Island Gazette, respectfully inform the public that the Printing Office is removed to no. 10 Farquhar St. ... |
McIntyre & Fritz
By mutual consent and owing to the ill state of Mr Fritz’ health, who is desirous of proceeding to Calcutta, will dissolve their co-partnership on the 8th Sept. next ensuing and take the present opportunity of returning their grateful thanks for the patronage rendered them by their friends and the public. Anthony McIntyre, John Fritz, Penang, July 8th 1811 John Salmon vs Thomas McQuoid To Be Sold at the Sheriff’s Office ... All that valuable piece or parcel of ground with commodious Bungalow and out Offices thereon, commonly known by the name of Downe Lodge, situated on the North Beach and described in the Hon. Company’s Grant No. 1188, taken in execution by virtue of His Majesty’s Writ of Venditioni Exponas, to satisfy a verdict obtained in the Supreme Court of Judicature by the said John Salmon against the said Thomas McQuoid ... ... Thomas Halyburton, Sheriff. Money Wanted Spanish Dollars (1500) Fifteen Hundred, drawn in the usual way. Tenders to be sent to the Office noon Monday next, 2nd Sept. at 12 o’clock. John Seward. Naval Office For Sale At Mr Bacon’s godowns. London Market Madeira Wine, in pipes ... ... to be had at no. 9 Penang St. |
Civil Appointments
William Sartorious, Asst. in the office of the Accountant and Auditor.
Kenneth Murchison, Asst. under the Secy. to the Govt.
Shipping
The past week had been unusually noticed for arrivals from almost every part of India, the Nadir Shah, Brio de Mar, Indian, Suffolk and Fatty Salem, from Bengal ...
Passengers, per Indian, Capt. & Mrs Sealy and child.
William Sartorious, Asst. in the office of the Accountant and Auditor.
Kenneth Murchison, Asst. under the Secy. to the Govt.
Shipping
The past week had been unusually noticed for arrivals from almost every part of India, the Nadir Shah, Brio de Mar, Indian, Suffolk and Fatty Salem, from Bengal ...
Passengers, per Indian, Capt. & Mrs Sealy and child.
List of Shipping for 1810-1811
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Regular Ships
Cumberland Dorsetshire Essex Henry Addington Walmer Castle Hope Taunton Castle Princess Amelia Rofe Metcalf Carnatic Castle Eden Marchioness of Exeter Europe Baring Lord Melville Devonshire Streatham Ceres Warley “ Charles Grant Marquis of Ely Perseverance Warren Hastings Surrey Lord Castlereagh Walthamstow Dover Castle Marquis Wellesley Lady Castlereagh Warren Hastings Scaleby Castle |
Managing Owners
William Borradaile Robert Williams Henry Bonham David Hunter John Pascal Larkins William Borradaile Andrew Timbrell Robert Williams James Begbie James Thomas William Agnew John Atkins Andrew John Nash William Mellish George Fraser Henry Bonham Thomas Stalker Richardson Borradaile George Stevens Martin Lindsay John Wordsworth William Moffat Sir Robert Wigram Sir William Fraser John Pascal Larkins William Borradaile Henry Bonham Sir Robert Wigram John Atkins Patrick Chalmers Miss Jane Chrystie John Pascal Larkins William Moffat |
Commanders
Thomas Hutton Wilkinson Robert Hunter Brown Richard Nisbet John Kirkpatrick Luke Dodds James Pendergass Benjamin Richardson Edward Baltston James Sandilands Matthew Isaacke Arch. Francis Wm. Swinton Richard Colnett William Baynes William Gelston James Carnegie James George Crabb James Murray John Dale Hugh Scott John Collins Joseph Wordsworth John Loch James Dalrymple James Tweedale Gunter Lyde Brown Samuel Beadle Christopher Kymer Thomas Jones George Richardson Charles Le Blanc William Hamilton - Thomas Talbot Harrington |
Extra Ships
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Union
Northampton Union Sir William Pulteney Cambridge Ceneral Steuart Devaynes Ocean “ Retreat David Scott Tottenham Moffat William Pitt Lady Lushington Lord Forbes |
Henry Bonham
John Crosthwaite Miss Jane Chrystie John Locke Lestock Wilson John Hotson Andrew Timbrell James Walker George Raincock Sir Robert Wigram Henry Bonham Sir Robert Wigram Andrew Timbrell James Loughman James Loughman John Card |
Frederick Gaillard
Thomas Barker George Simpson Henry Christopher Charles Mortlock James Jamieson James Normand Thomas McTaggart - Thomas Herbert Harris - - - - - Lewis Owen Edward |
September
James Scott, deceased
The Sales of Estates, situated in the districts of Battoo Lanchang ... ... belonging to the Estate of James Scott, deceased; Downe Lodge and the Holmes Estates ...
James Douglas, deceased
Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Writ of Execution bearing the date of 4th Sept. instant, there will be exposed to Public Sale at the Sheriff’s Office, on Monday ... ... valuable and extensive premises situated in Bishop St., as also that commodious bungalow with the grounds belonging to the same, pleasantly situated on the North Beach, all the property of James Douglas, to satisfy various mortgages thereon. ... Thomas Halyburton, Sheriff.
James Douglas, deceased
Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Writ of Execution bearing the date of 4th Sept. instant, the following property belonging to James Douglas, will be sold by the Sheriff at Public Auction ...
ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:-
Catholic Missionary Church, Mr Vandockum, J.J. Erskine, Robert Ibbetson, Mr Ogilvie, Mr Hutton.
Thomas Stokoe, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters and Colligendum Bona, in the goods of Thomas Stokoe, Mariner, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich, acting Registrar of the said Court.
Death
Mr Thomas Cullam, Clerk to the Settlement
The Sales of Estates, situated in the districts of Battoo Lanchang ... ... belonging to the Estate of James Scott, deceased; Downe Lodge and the Holmes Estates ...
James Douglas, deceased
Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Writ of Execution bearing the date of 4th Sept. instant, there will be exposed to Public Sale at the Sheriff’s Office, on Monday ... ... valuable and extensive premises situated in Bishop St., as also that commodious bungalow with the grounds belonging to the same, pleasantly situated on the North Beach, all the property of James Douglas, to satisfy various mortgages thereon. ... Thomas Halyburton, Sheriff.
James Douglas, deceased
Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Writ of Execution bearing the date of 4th Sept. instant, the following property belonging to James Douglas, will be sold by the Sheriff at Public Auction ...
ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:-
Catholic Missionary Church, Mr Vandockum, J.J. Erskine, Robert Ibbetson, Mr Ogilvie, Mr Hutton.
Thomas Stokoe, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters and Colligendum Bona, in the goods of Thomas Stokoe, Mariner, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich, acting Registrar of the said Court.
Death
Mr Thomas Cullam, Clerk to the Settlement
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For Sale
Fresh Gram and Patna fine table rice. Wax candles. Apply to J. Narcis, Penang. Bengal salted cabbage ... to be had at Mr Perkin’s Rooms, at Spanish Dollars twelve per keg. Those well constructed rooms and house adjacent, with the ground on which they stand, no. 6 Bishop St., at present in the occupation of Mr Bone. To whom apply for particulars. Public Auction by A.B. Bone ... ... One Fourth Share, belonging to George Caunter Esq., of that valuable and improving speculation called the Spice Concern ... Public Auction By A. McIntyre, at his rooms, ... The effects of the late Mr Thomas Cullam, consisting of household furniture, buggies, Palankeens on wheels, Acheen horses, carpenter’s tools, carriage and coffin furniture, piano fortes, china and glass ware, wearing apparel with various other articles. Jewelry (sic) An extensive assortment of Europe jewelry imported on the last Fleet is now exposed for sale at Mr Thomas Scully’s no. 5 Penang St. A Card A few members of the Chapter of Harodim intend meeting at Brother Court’s house on the 5th day of October, to partake of a small refreshment and nominate a day of future juncture – Alpha and Omega to explore, in that Ancient Fabric, void of all divisions, Not made with hands – eternal in the Heavens! The favour of attendance of those gentlemen, who can enter this Brotherly Circle, is requested. |
Proclamation
In pursuance of Instructions recently received from the Hon. the Court of Directors ... ... 12. We do hereby appoint Mr Richard Caunter, Clerk of the said Court during our pleasure and declare that he and his successors shall be entitled to receive a salary of 100 Sp. Dollars per month and no other perquisite or emolument whatsoever. ... ... Done and dated at Fort Cornwallis, in Prince of Wales Island, this 14th day of Sept. 1811. By Order of the Honorable the Acting Governor in Council. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Govt. Appointment John Baird Esq., to be High Sheriff of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies for the ensuing year, in the room of Thomas Halyburton Esq. Depradations On Wednesday night, Messrs. Carnegy & Co’s. godowns were robbed of considerable property. There have been seven or eight robberies of consequence within the last week. General Orders Fort Cornwallis, 24th Sept. 1811 The Honorable the Acting Governor in Council has been pleased to permit Mr Robert Ibbetson, Paymaster at this Presidency, to be absent for the period of three months on account of his private affairs. Mr William Sartorius is appointed to act as Paymaster during the period of time that Mr Ibbetson may be absent. Shipping - Passengers Per Walmer Castle, the Rev’d. Mr Wingfield and daughter. For Bengal per Fatty Sallem – Lt. Odell and Mr Dalton. |
Extract from the
Asiatic Mirror, Aug. 7th 1811
Asiatic Mirror, Aug. 7th 1811
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Quoi Burreeng
In the present sterility of public intelligence, it is highly consolatory to us to find a powerful auxiliary to the Calcutta Newspapers press suddenly springing up in our own neighbourhood in the character of an Arracan Conqueror, who has all at once, blazed forth, and unlike the usual tardy progress from insignificant to greatness, has made one gigantic stride and in an instant advanced from the darkness of night to meridian splendour. The name even, of this hero, is not known, perhaps, to one in a thousand of our readers and yet on this, his first introduction to public notice, he is to be hailed as a mighty Conqueror. Through the kindness of a valuable correspondent we trust that our readers will soon be better acquainted with this Patriot Hero and that the detail of his further exploits will fill many columns of future numbers of the Mirror. At present we shall without further ceremonial, introduce Quoi Burreeng to our readers. “Chittagong, 28th July – Quoi Burreeng, one of the refugee Arracan Chiefs, impressed with the noble spirit of a Gustavus, panted to deliver his country from slavery and the ignominious chains of Burmah yoke; animated with enthusiasm joined to courage, method and a persevering spirit, this semi barbarian secretly prepared his arms and his countrymen who with feudal seal and fidelity followed the fortunes of their chief, crossed the Naaf, the boundary of our territories and carried fire and sword amongst the conquerors of Arracan, with all the patriotism and bravery which the love and veneration of the liberties of their country call into action. “He fought and conquered” and in the space of two short months, this exile, with his handful of heroes, has emancipated a large and extensive tract of his native country – all the strong holds lately possessed by the Burmahs have fallen before him and from the Naaf to Rham Rhe his arms have been victorious. He is anxious to become tributary to our Government and has already sent up to this place, a part of the Spolia Opima as presents; among those are horses, ivory and gold dust. He has defeated the Avian Viceroy, near Rham Rhe and the golden chattah of authority now protects that head which but lately a piece of cloth was too expensive to adorn; for well he was known to me when he acted as interpreter to his countrymen trading to this quarter and on the presents he received on the disposal of their little cargoes, he solely relied for support. How must his aspiring soul have been cramped in that humble capacity; but having been so long pent up, his energies have broke forth into action with double force. Quoi Burreeng is a good looking muscular middle sized man about 36 years of age, with more mind and penetration expressed in his countenance than generally seen among his countrymen; but his air and manner usually gave an expression of that pensive melancholy, which the recollection of country and friends may naturally be supposed to generate to the breast of an exile. The number of men whom he has now with him amount to about twelve or sixteen thousand, variously armed with muskets principally; with match-locks; with spears, tulwars, bows and arrows and dhaws of a particular kind, somewhat resembling seimeters. He has now also a number of cannon, taken in the two forts of Arracan and Rham Rhe. He is not at present with his army – the immediate command of which he has entrusted to valiant chiefs in whom he can confide; while he himself is quietly making his collections and carrying into effect various arrangements for the civil administration of the country he has already conquered. The Burmah Government will, no doubt, hasten with what force they can collect, to oppose the further progress of this successful invader and to seek to recover their lost territories. If they succeed, Quoi Burreeng will, I conclude, endeavour again to seek refuge within the British territory, which perhaps it would now be impolitic if not improper to grant him. The Burmah’s whom he has to oppose are a savage race, strong, athletic and of great spirit and resolution and who threaten desolation to every place they visit as enemies. They are in all respects dissimilar to the weak spiritless Bengalese; they, as well as the Arracan refugees of whom I have spoken, are most probably of Tartar origin. Their soldiers however are miserably appointed, without discipline, method or order; and I therefore think it probably that Quoi Burreeng will have decidedly the advantage in all field operation.” |
October
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Proclamation
By virtue of a Precept to me directed, I hereby proclaim and give notice that a Session of Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery, in and for Prince of Wales Island and the places subordinate and annexed thereto will be holden at the Court House ... ... John Baird, Sheriff, Prince of Wales Island, Oct. 3rd 1811. Proclamation Whereas by His Majesty’s Charter of Justice for Prince of Wales Island ... ... 4. And we do hereby will and appoint George Caunter, Thomas Stamford Raffles and John Curson Lawrence, being resident within the factory of Prince of Wales Island to be the First Commissioners of the said Court of Requests ... 12. We do hereby appoint Mr Richard Caunter, Clerk of the said Court ... Done and dated at Fort Cornwallis in Prince of Wales Island this 14th day of Oct. 1811. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Govt. Shipping On Monday last the Transport ship Helen, Capt. Cameron, arrived from Calcutta. Passengers per Helen – Mrs Bertram, Lt. Harick and Lt. Foreman, of the Royal Navy Mrs Crawfurd and Mr Deans in addition to the above passengers proceed on to Java. Death On Tuesday morning [22nd Oct. 1811] Dr. Barclay, of the Bengal Establishment, on board the ship Helen. Fire On Thursday evening, a fire broke out in the after premises of Mr Perkins; but the timely exertions of that gentlemen’s servants, prevented its spreading to any extent – About one o’clock the attention of the public was attracted to an alarming conflagration, which occurred on the Penang Road, near the Draw Bridge; happily it was got under, after having consumed three or four buildings. |
For Sale
At R. Snadden’s House in Church St., port and claret ... ... excellent Madeira wine ... ... All of which was lately landed from the Hon. Company’s Ships Perseverance and Charles Grant. To Be Let That commodious and conveniently situated house in Penang St., having a communication from the rear of the premises to the Esplanade, at present in the occupation of Mr Joseph Seaton – may be entered on or subsequent to the 12th instant. For particulars, apply to Mr Halyburton. Public Auction Notice is hereby given that a quantity of British Bar Iron will be exposed for sale by Public Auction at the Hon. Company’s Warehouse ... Wm. Bennett, Asst. Warehouse Keeper. Turtle Soup To be had, this day and tomorrow, on application to P. David. To Be Let That snug and commodious dwelling house situated behind the China Church lately occupied by Capt. Samuel Stewart, on very moderate terms. Apply to Mr Bone. Advert. Wanted for Bills on Bengal at thirty days after sight, Five Thousand Spanish Dollars:- Tenders to be made to Mr P. Chiene, on or before Monday 28th instant, when the lowest tenders will be accepted. To Be Raffled At Mr Scully’s. Eight Acheen Ponies. The highest successive numbers to be entitled to a prize, for the first seven and the lowest to be entitled to the Eighth. |
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Court of Judicature – Mon. 21st Oct. 1811
This day the special Sessions of Oyer and Terminer and general Gaol Delivery was opened at the Court House before the Hon. William Edward Phillips, Acting Governor and the Hon. Sir Edmond Stanley, Knight, Recorder – when the following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury. David Brown – Foreman. Fredrick Garling, Thomas Hawkins, Jer. McCarthy, John Dunbar, Nathaniel Bacon, Robert Scott, John Ogilvie, John Rodyk, Thomas McGee, John Seward, Wm. Bennett, R.S. Graham J.L. Phipps, J. Cousens. The Honorable the Recorder delivered the charge to the Grand Jury, which we are enabled only to give a short sketch ... John Peter, a servant of Mr Paul, was tried for stealing 104 Dollars ... It appeared that he and his Master had charged a Mr Wm. Patton, who happened to be at his Hotel that night, with having opened the chest and taken this money, but it appeared that the persecutor himself was rather in a merry mood the day and night on which the fact was alleged to have happened and it being very doubtful whether the whole was not a dream of both Peter and Paul in which Patton was unjustly accused, the Jury found a verdict of not guilty and both Mr Patton and Peter were discharged. |
November
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John Brown, deceased
Public Auction, by order of the Acting Executor of the late John Brown Esq. To be sold by A.B. Bone on Wednesday next ... Several lots of ground, as marked off, situated along the Prangin Rd. Conditions – Ready Money. Thomas Cullam, deceased All persons having claims upon the estate of the late Thomas Cullan, are requested to lodge the same, properly authenticated, with Mr John Ogilvie or Mr R.S. Graham, the Acting Executors, to whom all sums due to the said estate are requested to be paid without delay. Mrs Haig, deceased We have to lament the decease of Mrs Haig, the lady of Capt. James Haig of the H.C. transport Mallabux, who departed this life on the morning of Thursday last and was interred in the evening with every mark of respect. Death Capt. Granby Calcraft Bagshaw Died on Saturday last [16th Nov. 1811] at the house of Mr Bone, Capt. Granby Calcraft Bagshaw – formerly Master Attendant at Trincomallie and lately one of the Assistant Agents for Transports on the Java Expedition. W. Stuart, deceased The public are respectfully informed that in consequence of the death of W. Stuart, the Co-partnership under the Firm of Brown and Stuart will cease from the date. All claims against the said Firm will be settled by the undersigned to whom it is requested all debts owing may be immediately paid. D. Brown. |
Shipping
... Helen, Capt, Cameron for Batavia. Passengers per latter vessel - Mrs Bertram, Mrs Crawfurd, Messrs. Deans and Kains. Passengers ... The Troubidge, will we learn, sail on or about Thursday next and take with her to Bengal Mrs Carnegy and family and James Carnegy. ... On the Olive, John Dunbar Esq. of this settlement. The Hamoody will sail we understand in the course of this day or tomorrow for Bengal – passengers – Capt. Weston and Lt. Crook of the 20th Regt. Bengal Establishment and William Bennett of this Civil Establishment. Shipping The Hero, [Capt.] Snoball, with the Marplot in company, came in yesterday from Rangoon – they do not being anything of importance from that country further than a scarcity of timber prevails. Appointment James Cousens a Commissioner of the Court of Requests for the Recovery of Small Debts in the absence of Mr Raffles. |
December
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Advert.
It being the intention of the subscriber to adjust and being to a close his Auctioneering Concern, up to the end of the present year, most respectfully informs the public that his stores will be shut until the first of the ensuing month when they will be again opened for the purpose of receiving a further proof of their kind patronage and support. It is further his intention to fit up the adjoining house and commence [as] Bookseller and Stationer ... A.B. Bone. P. David Begs leave to inform his friends and the public that having obtained License for establishing a Tavern, he has fitted up the well known house belonging to Mr Perkins, Beach St., for that purpose, where he intends carrying on the Cooking and Confectionary business, in all their branches. Breakfasts, Tiffins, Dinners and Suppers and any peculiar dish provided by giving previous notice – also Board and Lodgings by the Day or Month, at a reasonable rate. P. David also intends killing Pork on Sundays when persons can be supplied with any joint either fresh or corned as also sausages and Black Puddings by sending their orders on Saturday morning. Every order will be most punctually attended to. N.B. On Sunday the 15th instant he will commence killing. Private or Public Sale The Good Brig Hero, now lying off Messrs. Carnegy & Co’s. wharf. Just arrived from Rangoon, as she now lays with all her stores, as from sea, a list of which may be seen and other particulars known, on application to the Commander at Mr Perkins Rooms. If not sold prior to the 8th instant she will be put up at Public Sale by Mr Perkins on Monday next at 4 p.m. on the Hon. Company’s wharf, when further particulars will be made known. Public Auction By A. McIntyre at the house of Robert Scort Esq on Tuesday, 17th instant at 10 o’clock. The valuable property belonging to that gentlemen retiring to Europe. Consisting of household furniture a great many valuable books, plate, horses, carriages, china and glass ware, with a great variety of other articles, particulars of which will be circulated in catalogues. Conditions – All lots to be paid for before delivering and to be cleared out within five days from the sale. If not to be resold on account and risk of the first purchaser. Public Auction By A. McIntyre at the house of Patrick Cheine [sic] Esq. on Saturday the 21st instant at 10 o’clock. The valuable property belonging to that gentlemen retiring to Europe. Consisting of household furniture, books, plate, horses and carriages, china and glass ware, cooking utensils with a variety of other articles, particulars to be mad known previous to the day of sale. Proclamation Whereas the number of pariah dogs in this settlement, having increased so much as become a public nuisance. Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd Jan. next, all dogs found running loose about the streets or public roads will be killed, this order to be in force for fifteen days. Richard Caunter, Acting Police Magistrate. |
Sale Postponed
The sale of valuable furniture etc., the property of Mr Chiene, advertised to take place this day, is unavoidably postponed until Monday net, the 23rd instant. To Be Let Those capacious and conveniently situated godowns in Beach St., adjoining Church St. Ghaut, (with which there is a communication for the convenience of shipping) and opposite the Custom House, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Ogilvie & Hutton. Entrance to the premises may be had on the first of the ensuing month and terms will be made known on application to Mr Halyburton, the proprietor. For Sale At W. Jameson’s godowns, no. 10 Beach St. Real Cogniac [sic] Brandy, in bottle, Gin and Whiskey in wood. New Green Teas in 50 catty boxes, Blue Nankeens and Black Silk Handkerchiefs. Appointment J.L. Phipps to act as Commissioner of the Court of Requests in the absence of George Caunter. Shipping The brig Lively, belonging to Capt. Snoball, from Madras, after her arrival at Rangoon, was taken up by the Birmah Government and put under the command of Capt. John Taylor, long residing at that port, for the express purpose of ascertaining (as it had been reported) whether or not the Arracanners, now at war with the Birmah, were in possession of the Island of Cheduba. Capt. Young of the brig Sultan, who arrived here on the 27th states that he fell in with the said brig Lively, on the 29th October between Diamond Island and Cape Negrais, when on sending his boat on board, he learnt that the Capt. and Chief Officer, on landing, had been made prisoners by the Arracanners and that it was with difficulty the vessel effected her escape – she was then standing on in a S.E. direction apparently for Rangoon. Turtle Soup To be had at the Commercial Hotel, Beach Street, tomorrow and Monday. Gentlemen wishing to be supplied will be pleased to send their tureens, any hour after twelve o’clock on those days. Shipping ... Passengers per the Minerva, Mrs Pope, Mr Lindsay and Mr Gregory. Per Eliza, Messrs Hutchinson and Danberg. ... Departures Ship Currembux, E. Medlycote for Rangoon ... Ship Argo, N. Appeller, for Rangoon We learn with some degree of concern that Mrs Chiene, Mr Chiene, Mr R. Scott and Mr Tait embark this day for Europe, by way of the Straits of Sunda. |
Adam Ramage, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, ad Colligendum Bona, in the goods and chattels of Adam Ramage, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewick, Acting Registrar of the said Court.
John Lowton, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, ad Colligendum Bona, in the goods and chattels of John Lowton, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewick, Acting Registrar of the said Court.
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, ad Colligendum Bona, in the goods and chattels of Adam Ramage, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewick, Acting Registrar of the said Court.
John Lowton, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, ad Colligendum Bona, in the goods and chattels of John Lowton, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewick, Acting Registrar of the said Court.
Masonic Intelligence
Yesterday being the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, the same was celebrated by the Brethren of the Neptune Lodge at the house of Brother Cousens, honoured with the presence of the Honorable the Acting Governor. The fraternity assembled at sunrise and having opened the Lodge in due form, proceeded to install the officers for the ensuing year as follows:-
W. Bro. Thomas Robinson, Master
W. Bro. Thomas Halyburton, S.W.
W. Bro. Jeremiah McCarthy, J.W.
Bro. James Cousens, Treasurer
Bro. John Rodyk, Secy.
Yesterday being the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, the same was celebrated by the Brethren of the Neptune Lodge at the house of Brother Cousens, honoured with the presence of the Honorable the Acting Governor. The fraternity assembled at sunrise and having opened the Lodge in due form, proceeded to install the officers for the ensuing year as follows:-
W. Bro. Thomas Robinson, Master
W. Bro. Thomas Halyburton, S.W.
W. Bro. Jeremiah McCarthy, J.W.
Bro. James Cousens, Treasurer
Bro. John Rodyk, Secy.
1812
January
January
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John Lowten, deceased
Sheriff’s Sale – In the Court of Judicature, Thomas Scully vs John Lowten, Tailor, deceased. By virtue of his Majesty’s writ of Fi. Fa. to me directed, I hereby give notice, that on Monday next, the 6th instant, will be put up to Public Sale and sold to the highest bidder. Several articles lately belonging to the above named John Lowten, deceased, consisting chiefly of furniture, china and glassware, broad superfine cloths, Nankeens and readymade clothes. John Baird, Sheriff Death Mrs Annum On Tuesday night, [31st Dec. 1811] after a severe illness, which she sustained with fortitude and resignation to the all powerful hand of time, Mrs Annum, aged 1812, [sic] leaving behind to lament her loss a most numerous progeny. William Russell, deceased Probate of the Will of William Russell, late of Prince of Wales Island, having been granted by the Hon. the Court of Judicature to William Jamieson and Morrison Walker Wallace, the Executors therein names, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts to the said Executors by whom all just demands against the deceased will be discharged. Francis Light, deceased In the Supreme Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island. Application was this day made by Charles Hunter Esq. Surgeon, in the service of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies, the husband of Ann Hunter, otherwise Light, one of the daughters, Legatees and next of kin of Francis Light, formerly Superintendent of Prince of Wales Island, who died at Prince of Wales Island in the month of October 1794, for Special Letters of Administration, “ad Colligendum Bona” and “Pendentte Lite?” of such of the goods, chattels and effects of the said Francis Light, deceased, as remain in Prince of Wales Island, with his Will annexed, during the absence of William Fairlie, the surviving Executor of the said Francis Light, at present resident in England. Thos. Kekewich, Acting Registrar. |
A Card
Mr Garty, respectfully informs the public that he has removed for the house he lately occupied to no. 4 Penang St. Advert. The public are respectfully informed that the interests of Mr Duncan Forbes Mitchell and Mr Robert Scott, will cease on the 31st instant, when Mr David Brown will be admitted a Partner and the business in future be conducted by Mr Henry David Forbes and Mr David Brown under the firm of Forbes and Brown. Forbes & Scott, Penang, Dec. 18th 1811. Erratum In the advertisement by Forbes and Scott, inserted in our paper of last week the words “in the Establishment of Forbes and Scott” were omitted in the 4th line. Shipping During the past week few indeed have been the arrivals but one of importance from Calcutta, the Thainstone ... Passengers per Thainstone, Drs. Hunter and Grierson. General Orders Asst. Surgeon James Grierson, having reported his arrival at Prince of Wales Island, under the Orders of His Excellency the Vice President in Council, as a Asst. Surgeon on the Establishment of this Presidency, Mr Grierson is accordingly directed to place himself under the immediate Orders of the Superintending Surgeon. By Order of the Hon. the Acting Governor in Council. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. Shipping On Thursday, after a tedious passage, during which she was fifteen days in sight of the Island, in consequence of a strong westerly current, the Brig Suffolk, Russell, entered the harbour from Calcutta: as she left it sometime previous to the Thainstone nothing has been added to our stock of intelligence. The passengers, Mr Conductor Morgan and family and Mr Sarkies, an Armenian. |
February
James Douglas, deceased
Sheriff’s Sale. Public Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of a Writ of Execution, hearing date the 4th day of Sept. last, and of a subsequent Order of Court under the date ... the following property belonging to Mr James Douglass, will be sold at public auction ... at Mr Douglas’s premises in Bishop St. in Thur. 13th instant ... to satisfy the several mortgages in the aforesaid Writ ... Lot 1. All those spacious and extensive premises eligible situated in Bishop St. ... ...
ABL note – other names mentioned in this very long entry are:- Catholic Mission Church, Mr Vandocum, J.J. Erskine, Robert Ibbetson, Mr Ogilvie, Mr Hutton and Abraham Saib.
Thomas Cullam, deceased
By Order of the Executors. To be sold at public auction by A. McIntyre on the premises on Wed. next. ... The under mentioned landed property belonging to the late Mr Thomas Cullam. A piece of ground situated at about the back of Mr George Caunter’s house, formerly the Cutchery, measuring as follows ... Together with a new built bungalow on b-ic- P Hars erected thereon consisting of a hall and four rooms, verandahs etc. Another piece measuring as follows ...
Death
On Thursday morning, Capt. Bateman of the country service.
Thomas Layton, deceased
By order of Mr M.W. Wallace, Executor to the estate of the late Thos. Layton. To be sold ...by A. McIntyre at Tulloh Aier Rajah, this day Sat. ... About seven hundred healthy nutmeg plants in lots of 20 each.
Death
On Sunday last died, [ 23rd Feb.] Mr J.B. Sutherland, Head Constable for George Town.
Sheriff’s Sale. Public Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of a Writ of Execution, hearing date the 4th day of Sept. last, and of a subsequent Order of Court under the date ... the following property belonging to Mr James Douglass, will be sold at public auction ... at Mr Douglas’s premises in Bishop St. in Thur. 13th instant ... to satisfy the several mortgages in the aforesaid Writ ... Lot 1. All those spacious and extensive premises eligible situated in Bishop St. ... ...
ABL note – other names mentioned in this very long entry are:- Catholic Mission Church, Mr Vandocum, J.J. Erskine, Robert Ibbetson, Mr Ogilvie, Mr Hutton and Abraham Saib.
Thomas Cullam, deceased
By Order of the Executors. To be sold at public auction by A. McIntyre on the premises on Wed. next. ... The under mentioned landed property belonging to the late Mr Thomas Cullam. A piece of ground situated at about the back of Mr George Caunter’s house, formerly the Cutchery, measuring as follows ... Together with a new built bungalow on b-ic- P Hars erected thereon consisting of a hall and four rooms, verandahs etc. Another piece measuring as follows ...
Death
On Thursday morning, Capt. Bateman of the country service.
Thomas Layton, deceased
By order of Mr M.W. Wallace, Executor to the estate of the late Thos. Layton. To be sold ...by A. McIntyre at Tulloh Aier Rajah, this day Sat. ... About seven hundred healthy nutmeg plants in lots of 20 each.
Death
On Sunday last died, [ 23rd Feb.] Mr J.B. Sutherland, Head Constable for George Town.
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General Orders
Fort Cornwallis 20th Feb. 1812. The Hon. the Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint James Cousens to act as Paymaster at this Presidency until the return of Mr Ibbetson or till further Orders, in the room of Mr Sartorious, resigned in consequence of ill health. W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Govt. |
To Be Sold by A. McIntyre
At the Hon. Company’s Marine Yard, on Thur. ... A quantity of timber of various kinds and descriptions, the property of Capt. William Hay ... To Be Let or Sold - That neat upper-roomed bungalow, situated at the corner of King St. leading to into Church St. now in the occupation of Mr Campe, to whom apply for particulars. To be sold at Public Auction by H. Carroll at his Rooms ... To Be Let - That plank built bungalow with pucka godowns underneath lately in the occupation of Mr Sutherland, situated immediately behind Mr Bull’s in Bishop St. – to whom apply for particulars. |
MARCH
James Scott, deceased
Notice to the purchasers at the late sales of the estates of James Scott, deceased. ... I do hereby give this Public Notice of the said Order, to the said several purchasers and do hereby require those who have not yet completed the payments of the several instalments due upon their respective purchases to make payment of the same of the forthwith at my office in Beach street ... Thomas Halyburton, Late sheriff.
Allan Maclean, deceased
To be sold at public auction by A. McIntyre at the godowns of Messrs. Carnegy & Co. ... On account of the estate of the late Allan Maclean Esq. Four pipes of best of Madeira wine, having been upwards of five years in the country ... ...
Francis Light, deceased
In the matter of the Estate and Legatees of Francis Light, deceased. Pursuant to the order of Court made in this cause ... ... It is Ordered and Decreed that all the disposable and as yet un-disposed of Estate and Effects of the said Francis Light, deceased, within Prince of Wales Island, including Holmes Estate, be forthwith sold and disposed of and converted into money ... ... Lot 1. A piece of ground situated ... ... ABL note – other names mentioned in this lengthy entry are:- Mr Nason, Libby Etam, Mr Scott x 2, Nonia Epatt, Aier Etam x 2. Conditions: A deposit to be made on the say of sale ...
John Baird, Sheriff. Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar.
Notice to the purchasers at the late sales of the estates of James Scott, deceased. ... I do hereby give this Public Notice of the said Order, to the said several purchasers and do hereby require those who have not yet completed the payments of the several instalments due upon their respective purchases to make payment of the same of the forthwith at my office in Beach street ... Thomas Halyburton, Late sheriff.
Allan Maclean, deceased
To be sold at public auction by A. McIntyre at the godowns of Messrs. Carnegy & Co. ... On account of the estate of the late Allan Maclean Esq. Four pipes of best of Madeira wine, having been upwards of five years in the country ... ...
Francis Light, deceased
In the matter of the Estate and Legatees of Francis Light, deceased. Pursuant to the order of Court made in this cause ... ... It is Ordered and Decreed that all the disposable and as yet un-disposed of Estate and Effects of the said Francis Light, deceased, within Prince of Wales Island, including Holmes Estate, be forthwith sold and disposed of and converted into money ... ... Lot 1. A piece of ground situated ... ... ABL note – other names mentioned in this lengthy entry are:- Mr Nason, Libby Etam, Mr Scott x 2, Nonia Epatt, Aier Etam x 2. Conditions: A deposit to be made on the say of sale ...
John Baird, Sheriff. Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar.
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Shipping
On Saturday evening last the ship Venus, commanded by Capt. Webster, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta, which port she left on the 3rd ultimo and the pilot on the 12th – Passengers Mrs Webster, Lady of the Captain, Lt. Short, of the 20th or Marine Regt. and his lady. The Providence, Mackenzie, sailed for Rangoon on the 11th in the evening. Shipping Yesterday afternoon the ship Charlotte, Capt. Poad, arrived from Bengal, after a passage of three weeks – passengers, Mrs Poad, J.P. Larkins, Bengal Civil Establishment and Capt. Morris of the Madras European Regt. proceeding to Amboyna to join the detachment serving under that Government. Mr Larkins, we hear has come to this Island on the score of ill health and intends remaining until it is perfectly re-established. To be sold at Public Auction ... At the Hon. Company’s godown in Beach St. formerly in occupation of Mr Douglas, on Mon. next ... A quantity of condemned wheat and biscuit. |
E. White
Most respectfully begs leave to offer his sincere thanks and acknowledgements to the gentlemen of the settlement for the very liberal support and encouragement he has experienced since his opening a Tavern and at the same time to inform them that he has now for sale:- Real Congniac (sic) Brandy, Old London Particular Madeira ... ... To Be Let Those upper-roomed tiled roofed bungalows situated on the Penang Road, the property of John Friar – Rent 15 Spanish Dollars each per month – Apply to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. R.S. Graham We feel pleasure in notifying that Mr R. S. Graham, who for some years past has been under the auspices of Messrs. Carnegy & Co. of this Island, has established himself on Java, as Merchant and general Agent. |
Christopher Smith, deceased
By order of the Acting Executor of the Estate of the late Christopher Smith Esq. To be sold by public auction by A. McIntyre ... That piece or parcel of ground with the commodious dwelling house and offices thereon, situated in Love Lane, the property of the late C. Smith and described as following in the Hon. Company’s Grant register no. 451 viz E. 190 feet by Capt. Stewarts ground – W. 177 feet by Love Lane – N. 119 feet by Stewart Lane and S. 124 feet by Nonia Mariam’s ground. Estimated to contain 153 ½ square Jumbas, subject to an annual quit rent of one Spanish Dollar. Conditions of sale ...
By order of the Acting Executor of the Estate of the late Christopher Smith Esq. To be sold by public auction by A. McIntyre ... That piece or parcel of ground with the commodious dwelling house and offices thereon, situated in Love Lane, the property of the late C. Smith and described as following in the Hon. Company’s Grant register no. 451 viz E. 190 feet by Capt. Stewarts ground – W. 177 feet by Love Lane – N. 119 feet by Stewart Lane and S. 124 feet by Nonia Mariam’s ground. Estimated to contain 153 ½ square Jumbas, subject to an annual quit rent of one Spanish Dollar. Conditions of sale ...
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To Be Sold at public auction by H. Carroll on the premises ... That house and ground opposite the Burying Ground and lately in the occupation of Mr Baptista Garcia. Conditions of sale ...
Shipping During the past week, the ship Marrha, Capt. Maher, from Quedah; the Portuguese ships Andromeda, Capt. De Selveira, Carmo, Capt. Pedro and Luz, Capt. De Santos, from Calcutta. We do not hear that they have brought any later information than the last arrivals – at least we have not received any paper by them. Postponed The sale of property in Love Lane is postponed until Sunday next, 18th instant. For Sale A newly finished Palanquin on Corricle Springs, with a neat Dicky – Enquire of J. Hawkshaw. To Be Let That eligibly situated bungalow on the N.E. corner of the road leading to the Hills, belonging to J.J. Erskine and Thomas Raffles. Enquire of Mr Bone. Shipping On Saturday morning last the ship Providence, Capt. Maney, arrived form Madras – passengers Robert Ibbetson of this Civil Establishment, Dr. Ogilvie and Mr Woodford of the Secretary’s Office. The Brig Nancy, Capt. Lambert sailed for Malacca and Java on Sunday; as did the Portuguese ship Princess Carlotta, Capt. Joaquim, for Macao on Monday. Passengers per former for Malacca, Mrs Lambert, Java, Messrs. Wm. Young and N. Mcintyre, latter for Malacca Lt. Cockburn, H.C. European Regt. |
Shipping
Passengers per Nancy, Mrs Lambert, lady of the Commander, per Kadree, Wm. Bennett of this Civil Establishment and Mr Fritz. Birth On Monday evening last, [13th Apr.] the lady of William Bennett, of a daughter. Resolutions Of the Hon. the Governor in Council Feb. 1812. Resolved that 250 printed copies of the proceedings and of the certified case of recovery from Hydrophobia to which they relate be prepared at the Govt. Press ... ... G. Strachey, Secy. to Govt. To be sold By A. McIntyre on the premises ... The following Landed Property belonging to J. R. Campe. Lot 1. A snug newly built plank bungalow on brick pillars with convenient out houses situated on the west side of King St. and now in the occupation of Mr Morgan. 2nd. Another small newly built plank bungalow on stone foundation situated in the same street. Conditions of sale ... Postponed The sale of property in Love Lane advertised for this day is further postponed to a future day. To Be Let Those eligible premises in Farquhar St. at present in the occupation of Mr Bone, to whom be pleased to apply for particulars. |
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To Be Sold at public auction by A.B. Bone ... All that piece or parcel of ground situated in Pitt St. bounded to the eastward by that street, 44 feet; west by Chay Peang’s ground 44 feet, north by the Company’s ground 45 feet, fourth by a small road 45 feet, estimated to contain 123 ½ square Jumbas, together with a wooden built building erected thereon – the property of Gasper Petruse. Conditions of sale ...
Shipping ... Passengers per Coromandel, J.P. Larkin, Member of the Board of Trade, Fort William and W. Sartorious of this establishment. William Russell, deceased William Jamieson, Executor to the Estate of the late William Russell, deceased vs Andrew Macintosh To Be sold at public auction on Sat. next ... On the premises situated on the Pulo Teecoose Rd., adjoining Mr A. McIntyre’s garden house. All that piece or parcel of ground together with all the buildings thereon erected contained in grant no. 678 and part of grant 677 also a quantity of furniture taken under a Writ of Execution to satisfy a certain debt due by the Defendant to the above Estate. Conditions of sale, Ready Money and all expense of conveyance etc. to be borne by the purchaser. Christopher Smith, deceased By order of the Acting Executor of the Estate of the late Christopher Smith Esq. To be sold by public auction by A. McIntyre ... That piece or parcel of ground with the commodious dwelling house and offices thereon, situated in Love Lane, the property of the late C. Smith and described in the Hon. Company’s Grant no. 451 and subject to an annual quit rent of one Spanish Dollar. And on Saturday 6th June next at his rooms ... All that fourth share belonging to the Estate of the said deceased of those valuable Plantations known by the name of the Spice Concern ... To Be Sold at public auction by A. McIntyre on the premises ... That piece or parcel of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah belonging to and now in the occupation of Mr Campe, measuring as follows:- ... ... With a smug and convenient bungalow thereon on brick pillars consisting of four bedrooms, a hall, two verandahs with cellars beneath it. Commodious cook-house, bathing and cow houses and other out houses in good repair. There are several hundred Cocoanut and other fruit trees in a thriving state. The premises may be viewed at any time previous to the sale. Conditions of sale ... |
Adam Ramage, deceased
Letter of Administration with the will annexed ad Coll. Bon. in the Goods and Chattels of Adam Ramage, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, having this day been granted to Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar of the Court of Judicature, all persons indebted to or having claims against the Estate are requested to settle their several accounts with the Administrator with the least possible delay. Thos. Kekewich, Acting Registrar. Shipping On Monday last the H.C. Ship Lord Castlereagh, Capt. Kymer, arrived from Calcutta, whence she sailed on the 15th ultimo – passengers Mrs Richardson and Miss Coyle: a detachment of the Bengal Artillery Brigade forming the relief for this presidency came round on this ship. On Wednesday, the Fort William, Capt. Parish, arrived from Calcutta, passengers Dr. and Mrs Leslie and on Thursday the Portuguese ship Ulysses, Capt. Franco, passenger F. Ferrao Esq. Shipping On Monday last the Byramgore, Capt. Robb, arrived from Bombay – she has, we hear, brought some papers; but it is said, they do not contain any late intelligence respecting Europe. The Hon. Company’s ship Warren Hastings, Capt. Charles Jones, arrived the same day from Bengal – passenger for his health, Richard Manington Esq. We believe H.M. Ship Owen Glendour will sail for Madras in the course of this day. Lady Stanley and W.A. Clubley proceed on this ship. Marriage at Malacca Tomorrow, [24th May] provided nothing intervenes to interrupt the wishes of the happy pair, G.L. Baumgarten will lead the agreeable Miss Puggel? To the Hymeneal Alter. To Be Let That commodious and conveniently situated upper-roomed house, lately occupied by Mr Scully. Enquire of Mr McGee. |
Shipping
On Tuesday last, the H.C. Cruiser Ternate, James Jeakes, arrived from Malacca – having convoyed the Bombay ship Charlotte so far as Pedro Blanca. Passengers from Malacca, John Macalister Esq., Lady and child.
The Brig Tween belonging to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. from Batavia with Mr Revelly, passenger, arrived on Wednesday. By her we learn that the Montrose formerly belonging to this port, had been upset in a gale of wind in the harbour of Samatangs, was afterwards sold to John Scott, Master Attendant at that port, who had righter and fitted her out for a trip to Batavia with Company freight.
Last Thursday the H.C. Ship Walthamstow, Thomas Jones, Capt., arrived from Calcutta; passenger – Henderson Esq., of the Bombay Establishment, for the benefit of his health.
In the list of passengers per H.M. ship Owen Glendour, we omitted Capt. Leslie, of the R.N.
Yesterday afternoon, the ship Indian, Capt. Kidd, arrived from Batavia, whence she sailed the 13th instant, but does not being any news. Dr. Woolley, passenger is said to be very ill on board.
On Tuesday last, the H.C. Cruiser Ternate, James Jeakes, arrived from Malacca – having convoyed the Bombay ship Charlotte so far as Pedro Blanca. Passengers from Malacca, John Macalister Esq., Lady and child.
The Brig Tween belonging to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. from Batavia with Mr Revelly, passenger, arrived on Wednesday. By her we learn that the Montrose formerly belonging to this port, had been upset in a gale of wind in the harbour of Samatangs, was afterwards sold to John Scott, Master Attendant at that port, who had righter and fitted her out for a trip to Batavia with Company freight.
Last Thursday the H.C. Ship Walthamstow, Thomas Jones, Capt., arrived from Calcutta; passenger – Henderson Esq., of the Bombay Establishment, for the benefit of his health.
In the list of passengers per H.M. ship Owen Glendour, we omitted Capt. Leslie, of the R.N.
Yesterday afternoon, the ship Indian, Capt. Kidd, arrived from Batavia, whence she sailed the 13th instant, but does not being any news. Dr. Woolley, passenger is said to be very ill on board.
June
George Caunter, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters ad. Colligendum Bona, in the goods and chattels and effects of George Caunter, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich as Acting Registrar of the said Court.
John Lowten, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof by Mr A. Dragon, for Letters of Administration to the estate of John Lowten, as Creditor of the said deceased. Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar.
Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters ad. Colligendum Bona, in the goods and chattels and effects of George Caunter, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to Thomas Kekewich as Acting Registrar of the said Court.
John Lowten, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof by Mr A. Dragon, for Letters of Administration to the estate of John Lowten, as Creditor of the said deceased. Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar.
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Notice
David McCulloch’s interest having ceased in the firm of David McCulloch & Co. the business of the concern will hereafter be carried on by the remaining partners Thomas McGee and John Dunbar, under the firm of McGee & Dunbar. Thomas Scully Respectfully begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has removed to no. 4 Beach St. where he will attend to all orders with punctuality and despatch. Freight for Calcutta Per the Hon. Company’s ship Walthamstow, expected to sail by the 15th instant. Apply to Messrs. Forbes & Brown. Birth On the 9th instant, Mrs Woodford or Woodroads of a daughter. |
To Be Sold
By public auction by A. McIntyre on the premises on Sat. ... A piece or parcel of ground situated on the north side of Stewart Lane, the property of Mr J. Cesar, with a small bungalow consisting of two rooms, a hall, verandah etc. built on brick pillars. Conditions of sale ... To Be Let That commodious and conveniently situated upper roomed house, lately occupied by Mr Scully. Enquire of Mr Dunbar. The Brig Maria, lately purchased from the Hon. Company, sailed for Java on Thursday last, passenger Thomas McGee Esq. Shipping The Ship Walthamstow, it is notices, will sail on or about the 15th for the same place. [Calcutta] Passenger Mrs Hathway. |
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Sessions
The Fifth Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery opened on Saturday last before the Hon. A. Seaton, Governor, E. Stanley, Recorder, W.E. Phillips and J.J. Erskine. When the following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury:- David Brown – Foreman. R. Ibbetson, D.J. Vandockum, T. Hawkins, J., Seward A.B. Bone, R. Manington, G. Walker, F. Ferrao, F. Garling, J. Rodyk, H.D. Forbes and J. Ogilvie. |
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George Caunter, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature in the Ecclesiastical side thereof by Messrs. Forbes and Brown for Letters of Administration to the estate of George Caunter, late of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to them as principal creditors of the said deceased. Thomas Kekewich, Acting Registrar. To Be Sold By Public Auction by A. McIntyre at the Admiralty House on Wed. ... The valuable and very neat property belonging to Lt.-Col. Loveday, leaving the Island, consisting of ... Shipping The grab ship Asia Felix, Capt. Hammett from Bombay, Madrad and the coast of Pedier, arrived on Thur; as did the Bencoolem, Capt. Pace, from Coringa, passengers per latter Messrs. Forten and Rice. Yesterday the ship Cornwallis, Capt. Graham, arrived from Bombay whence she sailed the 29th May – passengers Messrs. Campbell, Balmer and Blaye. The Coromandel, Capt. Dickie, from Calcutta, with John Palmer passenger, and as we understand for the benefit of his health, arrived on Tuesday. Marriage Married at Molensleit on the 17th April last, William Barrett, a Commissioner of the Court of Requests and late in command of the Hon. Company’s cruiser Mary Ann, belonging to this establishment to Miss Jacoha Maria Goldman, a Dutch young lady of great beauty and accomplishments. Deaths We are concerned to notice among the deaths which have lately occurred at Java, the name of J.G. Wilson, Deputy Accountant. Died, lately at Malacca, Jacob Frans Overree Esq. President of the College of Justice: -a most worthy, respectable and upright man. |
Morrison Walkes Wallace vs Jonathan Burke McHugo
By virtue of His Majesty’s Writ of ... ... to me directed, I hereby give notice that I shall put up to public sale on Wed. next ... A piece or parcel of ground, situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah, on which is erected a convenient bungalow with out-houses; estimated to contain ... ... At noon on the same day will be sold at the godowns of the late James Scott, four Europe spars, on account of the above named Defendant. John Baird, Sherrif. Sheriff’s Sale To be sold on ... ... All that valuable piece or parcel of ground with the commodious bungalow and out offices thereon, commonly known by the name of Downe Lodge, situated on the North Beach and described in the Hon. Company’s Grant No. 1188, taken in execution by virtue of His Majesty’s Writ ... to satisfy a verdict obtained in the Supreme Court of Judicature by John Salmon against Thomas McQuoid. Thomas Halyburton, late Sheriff. James Heriot, deceased By Order of the executor. To be sold by A.B. Bone on ... That convenient and commodious house, eligibly situated between Penang and King Streets, having an entrance from each, belonging to the estate of James Heriot, deceased, at present occupied by Mr Halyburton. Conditions of sale ... Freemasons Wednesday last, being the Masonic Feast of St. John the Baptist, a splendid entertainment was given by the Brethren to upwards of thirty persons ... As usual several appropriate toasts were given from the chair most ably filled by Brother Macarthy, Junior Warden, who in the absence from indisposition of the Worshipful Master Robinson, and Brother Halyburton, Senior Warden of Neptune Lodge No. 344, officiated. Sentenced The following sentences have been passed on the several culprits, which were tried during the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery:- John Da Cruz, for the murder of Saleema, found guilty of manslaughter – let him be burned in the hand and imprisoned in the common gaol for the term of twelve months and then discharged on his giving security to be of the peace and good behaviour for the term of seven years; himself in two hundred Spanish Dollars and two sureties in one hundred Spanish Dollars each. |
July
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To Be Let
That commodious bungalow situated in Penang St., lately occupied by Joseph Seaton Esq. For particulars apply to Mr Halyburton. To Be Let That snug little bungalow, lately erected on the north side of the Puloo Ticoos Rd., nearly opposite Mr Narcis’ For particulars enquire of Mr Campe. To Be Sold By A.B. Bone on Tuesday next ... On the Hon. Company’s wharf ... the fast sailing copper bottomed schooner Georgiana, with all her stores as she now lays off Mr Walker’s godowns ... Advert. Many articles during the fire on Monday last, having been in the confusion, taken to various places now not recollected. Any person having property not their own in their possession, will be pleased to send the same to the Police Office, whence they will be restored to the several owners – on application being made. R. Caunter, Acting Police Magistrate. Death On Thursday last died, Mrs Mears, wife of Mr Mears, one of the Constables of George Town, leaving behind her two interesting children. Shipping The grab ship Musapha, Capt. Dew, sailed on Sunday for Calcutta – passengers Lt. Stewart of H.M. 59th Regt. and John Fritz. |
Shipping
The departures since our last are the Coromandel, Capt. Dickie, for Batavia and Gunjava, Capt. Jenkins and Anna, Capt. Tate, from China, passenger per latter, hence, D. Brown Esq. To Be Let That spacious, airy, commodious and well situated bungalow, on the esplanade, late in the occupation of Mr Bacon, to whom apply for particulars. Shipping The Hon. Company’s Cruiser Phoenix, Capt. Mallard, arrived on the 6th instant from Calcutta – passengers, Mrs Riche and two children and Mr Assistant Surgeon Murray. To Be Let That snug and convenient bungalow situated in Bishop St. between the premises of Mr Bull and Mr Bone. Enquire of Mr Bull. George Caunter, deceased Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island on the Ecclesiastical Side thereof, for Letters of Administration to the estate of George Caunter, deceased, to be granted to George Henry Caunter, as eldest son and next of kin of the said deceased. Thos. Kekewich, Acting Registrar. To Be Let That house situated at the back of Mr Bull’s and commanding a view of the Esplanade – lately occupied by P. David as the Commercial Hotel. – For particulars enquire of Mr Bull. |
Dreadful Fire
... On Monday last about half past one ... a most dreadful fire broke out ... in the very centre of the town which in the short space of three hours consumed property to the amount of upwards of five lacs of dollars. ... Sheets of fire almost incredible, flew in every direction ... The following houses are completely destroyed:-
On the Esplanade – Admiralty House, Mr Bennett’s; Hon. Company’s Ghee and Rice godowns; Capt. Sealy’s large house and the Gun Carriage shed.
King St. – Dr. Heriot’s; Mr Vandockum’s that lately occupied by Mr Scully; Tickoo’s Arrack Distillery and two dwelling houses; Ammee’s extensive premises, including his new building.
Bishop St. Mr White’s Tavern; Mr Randall’s ditto, Mr Walker’s house and that lately belonging to Mr G. Seton.
Church St. Mr Snadden’s, Mr Campe’s and that lately occupied by Mr Lynch.
China St. Tuan Syed Hussain’s and Chewao’s.
Beach St. Mr Ferrao’s behind all the immediate carpenters’ houses, Chinese shops, huts etc., innumerable.
The scene was the most tremendous ever beheld but happily for the intervention of Messrs. McGee and Dunbar’s and Mr Bacon’s pucka built houses (the latter was once on fire) and the very extraordinary exertions made by all ranks of persons, from the Hon. the Governor, members of the Council etc. downwards, with such troops as could be spared from the garrison, most ably assisted by parties from His Majesty’s ships Clorinde, Bucephalus and Wilhelmina, the Hon. Company’s ships Walthamstow and Surat Castle, the Bombay Anna and other vessels in the harbour, the contagion about 8 o’clock in the evening was prevented from spreading further its dreadful effects. We fear two European lives have been lost in pulling down part of a house, no other accident has as yet come to our knowledge. The loss in furniture and other property is immense, independent of the houses.
... On Monday last about half past one ... a most dreadful fire broke out ... in the very centre of the town which in the short space of three hours consumed property to the amount of upwards of five lacs of dollars. ... Sheets of fire almost incredible, flew in every direction ... The following houses are completely destroyed:-
On the Esplanade – Admiralty House, Mr Bennett’s; Hon. Company’s Ghee and Rice godowns; Capt. Sealy’s large house and the Gun Carriage shed.
King St. – Dr. Heriot’s; Mr Vandockum’s that lately occupied by Mr Scully; Tickoo’s Arrack Distillery and two dwelling houses; Ammee’s extensive premises, including his new building.
Bishop St. Mr White’s Tavern; Mr Randall’s ditto, Mr Walker’s house and that lately belonging to Mr G. Seton.
Church St. Mr Snadden’s, Mr Campe’s and that lately occupied by Mr Lynch.
China St. Tuan Syed Hussain’s and Chewao’s.
Beach St. Mr Ferrao’s behind all the immediate carpenters’ houses, Chinese shops, huts etc., innumerable.
The scene was the most tremendous ever beheld but happily for the intervention of Messrs. McGee and Dunbar’s and Mr Bacon’s pucka built houses (the latter was once on fire) and the very extraordinary exertions made by all ranks of persons, from the Hon. the Governor, members of the Council etc. downwards, with such troops as could be spared from the garrison, most ably assisted by parties from His Majesty’s ships Clorinde, Bucephalus and Wilhelmina, the Hon. Company’s ships Walthamstow and Surat Castle, the Bombay Anna and other vessels in the harbour, the contagion about 8 o’clock in the evening was prevented from spreading further its dreadful effects. We fear two European lives have been lost in pulling down part of a house, no other accident has as yet come to our knowledge. The loss in furniture and other property is immense, independent of the houses.
Letter to the Governor
... On the 16th instant the Chairman attended by the Committee and a number of the principal gentlemen of the Island waited on the Hon. the Governor at the Government House and presented the following address:-
To, The Hon. Archibald Seton, Governor, etc. etc.
Sir, we the under signed British inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island, having learnt that it is your intention at an early period to depart from this Presidency, cannot refrain from expressing the deep sorrow and regret which we feel at an event that will deprive the Settlement of your parental care and protection. ... we have had the satisfaction of living under your Government and offering you our most cordial and sincere wishes that health, happiness and prosperity may always attend you. We have the honour to subscribe ourselves, with the greatest respect ...
... On the 16th instant the Chairman attended by the Committee and a number of the principal gentlemen of the Island waited on the Hon. the Governor at the Government House and presented the following address:-
To, The Hon. Archibald Seton, Governor, etc. etc.
Sir, we the under signed British inhabitants of Prince of Wales Island, having learnt that it is your intention at an early period to depart from this Presidency, cannot refrain from expressing the deep sorrow and regret which we feel at an event that will deprive the Settlement of your parental care and protection. ... we have had the satisfaction of living under your Government and offering you our most cordial and sincere wishes that health, happiness and prosperity may always attend you. We have the honour to subscribe ourselves, with the greatest respect ...
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James Carnegy
Wm. Leslie D. Brown by H.D. Forbes H.D. Forbes H.P. Short Henry Burney J.L. Phipps John Campbell R. Caunter George Alexander C.W.H. Wright John Baird T. McGee by J. Dunbar William Bennett Robert Ibbetson |
James Cousens
John Dunbar P. Carnegy John Ogilvie Thomas Halyburton F. Ferrao G.H. Woodrouffe J. Hall J. Kerie Geo. Walker W.L. Trueman This. Hawkins Lambert Loveday J. Murchison Nat. Bacon |
Thomas Robinson
K. Perceval Thomas Murray Tho. Kekewich J. McCarthy James Grieson J. Rodyk D.J. Vandockum Charles McKinnon John Seward John Cookson Fredk. Sotherby H.D. Debrett |
Festivities for the Governor
The whole of the present week has been a continued scene of festivity; in as much as we believe never occurred on the Island before; the whole being given to the Hon. the Governor, as marks of respect on his approaching departure from the Settlement. W.E. Phillips, Fifth member of the Council took the lead and gave a splendid dinner to the Hon. A. Seaton and a large party at Suffolk, on Sunday last. J.J. Erskine, Second Member of the Council, on Monday evening gave a very elegant entertainment to upwards of forty persons at his villa. Tuesday last being the day named by the Governor to honour the gentlemen of the Settlement with his company at dinner, a most sumptuous and splendid entertainment was given at the elegant and spacious bungalow on the North Beach belonging to Mr McGee, which was tastefully fitted up and decorated for the occasion. The company began to assemble about half past six o’clock ... In the centre of the verandah, over where the Hon. the Governor was seated, was erected n elegant canopy of crimson velvet, richly embroidered with gold, and festooned with blue satin; in the front of the canopy were placed the arms of the Seton family, splendidly embroidered and executed in a masterly style with the motto Forward Ours ... Too much praise cannot be given to Messrs. Cousens, Kerrie, Ibbetson, Dunbar, Murray, Halyburton, Short, Phipps and P. Carnegy, who acted as stewards ...
On Wednesday W.E. Phillips again entertained the Hon. the Governor and near fifty ladies and gentlemen at his superb mansion Suffolk House, which was beautifully illuminated ...
The whole of the present week has been a continued scene of festivity; in as much as we believe never occurred on the Island before; the whole being given to the Hon. the Governor, as marks of respect on his approaching departure from the Settlement. W.E. Phillips, Fifth member of the Council took the lead and gave a splendid dinner to the Hon. A. Seaton and a large party at Suffolk, on Sunday last. J.J. Erskine, Second Member of the Council, on Monday evening gave a very elegant entertainment to upwards of forty persons at his villa. Tuesday last being the day named by the Governor to honour the gentlemen of the Settlement with his company at dinner, a most sumptuous and splendid entertainment was given at the elegant and spacious bungalow on the North Beach belonging to Mr McGee, which was tastefully fitted up and decorated for the occasion. The company began to assemble about half past six o’clock ... In the centre of the verandah, over where the Hon. the Governor was seated, was erected n elegant canopy of crimson velvet, richly embroidered with gold, and festooned with blue satin; in the front of the canopy were placed the arms of the Seton family, splendidly embroidered and executed in a masterly style with the motto Forward Ours ... Too much praise cannot be given to Messrs. Cousens, Kerrie, Ibbetson, Dunbar, Murray, Halyburton, Short, Phipps and P. Carnegy, who acted as stewards ...
On Wednesday W.E. Phillips again entertained the Hon. the Governor and near fifty ladies and gentlemen at his superb mansion Suffolk House, which was beautifully illuminated ...
August
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Shipping
On Sunday evening the H.C. ship Glatton, Capt. Halliburton, one of the direct fleet, made her appearance in the offing, she left England on the 25th March in company with the Marquis of Huntley, Elphinstone, Wexford, Bombay, Alnwick Castle and Cirencester. On anchoring she saluted the fort which was almost immediately returned. Passenger for China from Europe, the lady of Dr. Livingstone. ... On Sunday last, the Hon. Company’s ships Winchester, William Moffat, Capt. and Cuffnels, Robert Welbank, Capt. arrived from Madras whence they sailed the 23rd July. Passenger on the former, William Bell Esq. The brig Hope, Capt. Modjer, which left the same port on the 16th ultimo, arrived on Sunday – passenger, proceeding to Batavia, H.M. Ranzow Esq. On Monday, the ship Fyzal Horrem, Capt. Thomas Jones, from Bombay, the 9th July – passenger Mrs Lee. The Mary Anne, Capt. Glass, which sailed from Calcutta on the 26th July arrived on the 11th instant, bound to Manilla – passenger Robt. Stevenson of the House of Messrs. Fairlie & Co., Calcutta, Lt. Marshal and Mr Dabracy. The Flinders, Capt. C.H. Bean, arrived from Calcutta on Monday, with Hon. Company’s freight. Passengers Capt. A.. Fordyce, Supdt. Engineer of this Settlement; five officers, eighteen European women belonging to H.M. 14th Regt. and thirty children for Java. |
To Be Let or Sold
That pleasant bungalow, situated on the north side of the Birmah Road, lately in the occupation of Mr McHugo. Enquire of Mr Wallace. Sheriff Sales In the Cause of Nath. Bacon, Deputy Sheriff vs Che Peng. To be sold by the Coroner, on the premises on Monday next ... All the piece or parcel of ground situated on the south side of Market St. in George Town, described in the Hon. Company’s Grant ... The above premises have been taken in execution by virtue of H.M.’s Writ ... to satisfy a verdict obtained ... by Nathaniel Bacon, Deputy Sheriff ... Anth. Dragon, Coroner. Marican Tomby, deceased By Order of Cauder Miden, Executor to the estate of Marican Tomby, deceased. To be sold by public auction ... To satisfy the several claims on the said estate. On Sat. next ... A piece of ground situated on the north side of Malabar St. as described in ... together with some Artap buildings thereon. Birth On Thur. evening last, the lady of James Carnegy, of a daughter. Death R. Benvist, a most amiable and respectable among men, who unfortunately fell over board from the Regina, when in the execution of his duty as Chief Officer of that vessel, on the morning of the 27th instant. |
September
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Shipping
The New Minerva, Capt. Pope, from Bombay, whence she sailed the 23rd July arrived yesterday after touching on the Pedier coast for nut – passengers Mrs Pope and Mr Ashburner Esq. Sheriff’s Sale Thomas Scully vs Carlos Mootoo. To be sold by public auction ... Situated on the west side of Pitt St., George Town. All that piece or parcel of ground together with all the buildings thereon ... to satisfy a certain debt due the defendant to the plaintiff ... ... John Baird, Sheriff. Sheriff’s Sale James Scott, deceased In the cause of Inchee Meydeen and others, the creditors of James Scott, deceased, against William Scott, the Heir at Law ... ABL note – a few of the names mentioned in this lengthy entry:- Mr Leyton, Mr Brown, Mr Caunter, Mr Manington. Appointment James Cousens has been appointed High Sheriff for the ensuing year. Local News By the Hannah, returns Dr. Drysdale, having in a great measure recovered his health. |
Shipping
On Tuesday last, the ship Charlotte, Capt. Poad, arrived from Batavia, bound to Calcutta with a cargo of teak timber on account of Government – Passengers Mrs Poad, Capt. Johnstone, H.M. 14th Regt. Public Auction By A, McIntyre. In the Hon. Company’s Marine Yard ... The under mentioned Timber ... William Bennet, Asst. Civil and Marine Warehouse Keeper. Public Notice The Hon. the Governor in Council having pleased to authorise a tunnel to be constructed on the Bitmah Road near the house formerly occupied by Mr McHugo, ... The public are hereby informed that the Northern Road is now prolonged to communicate with the road leading from the Birmah Road to the beach on the north side of the premises at present occupied by C. Mackinnon Esq. which with Brick Kiln Lane ... ... Jeremiah McCarthy, Supdt. of Road and Bridges outside of George Town and Surveyor to the Govt. Birth Last evening, [ 25th Sept.] Mrs Rodyk, of a son. |
October
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In the Supreme Court of Jurisdiction
... Notice is hereby given that a General Quarter Sessions of the Peace will be holden at the Court House in George Town ... By Order of the Court, Anthy. Dragon, Sworn Clerk and Act. Registrar, Court House, 3rd Sept. 1812 To Be Sold Upwards of 800 healthy Nutmeg plants in lots of 25 or 50. Apply to Mr Wallace. Notice Thomas Randal, wishing so far as lays in his power to satisfy the several creditors who have claims on his property requests them to come forward and give in a estimate so that the same may be adjusted with the least possible delay. List of Passengers who have proceeded on to China by the Direct Fleet. Per Huntly – Mr Frederick Irwin Hudlestone, writer for Canton. Per Glatton – Mrs Janet Livingstone, proceeding to her husband at Macao. Per Alnwick Castle – Theophilus John Metcalf, Supercargo, John Reeves, Deputy Inspector for Teas. Per Bombay – Mrs Jane Roberts, John William Roberts, Supercargo. To Be Sold ... Sundry Effects, the property of Capt. Letoille, deceased. Consisting of wearing apparel, trunks and chests, Vasa lamps, table and wall shades, bedding etc. To Be Sold ... On account of the Estate of Edias Jacob, deceased. That piece or parcel of ground situated on the fourth side of China St. ... together with the remains of a house, that was destroyed by the late conflagration. ... Shipping Archibald Seton, late Governor of Prince of Wales Island and Mrs Hathway, have returned to Bengal with the Walthamstow. On Mon. arrived in the river the Hon. Company’s ship Chapman, Capt. Constable, from England, 10th March, Bombay and last from Madras whence she sailed on the 27th ultimo – passenger from Bombay, Mr Guilt. On Tue. Arrived in the river the Perseverance, Capt. Cauty, from Rangoon, the 7th ultimo, this vessel was becalmed for 20 days in sight of the Arracan coast. – Passenger Felix Carey. The H.C. ship of war, Malabar, Capt. Maxfield, with Capt. Canning, British Envoy to the Court of Ava and the H.C. ship Amboyna, Capt. Lyell, were to leave Rangoon a few days after the Perseverance |
To Be Sold
By Order of the Administrators ... The following property belonging to George Caunter, deceased. Consisting of a large set of Red Wood dining tables and chairs, bedsteads, couches, card tables, teapoys, vase lamps and wall shades some china ware, a small quantity of plate, a handsome house clock, a very good Mehanna Palankeen with various other articles. Conditions of sale ... To Be Let That commodious and excellent bungalow belonging to Mr W. Young and situated on the North Beach. Apply to Forbes & Brown. Proclamation The Hon. the Court of Directors having been pleased to appoint William Petrie Esq. of the Civil Establishment of Fort St. George, to be Governor of Prince of Wales Island and its Dependencies and Commander-in Chief of the principal town and fort – Public Notice is hereby given that the said William Petrie has arrived at Prince of Wales Island ... W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Govt. To Be Sold By Order of the Administrators ... That commodious and excellent house called the Cacherry Estate ... at present occupied by the Hon. Company as a Medical store ... also Tullojolotong House and ground ... the house is substantially built of brick and the grounds are covered with various kinds of valuable spice and fruit trees. The above is part of the property of the late G. Caunter, of this Island. Conditions of sale ... Local News By the arrival of a prow from Malacca on Wednesday we learn the return of Mr McGee to this settlement from the eastward, who intended to remain there for a short period being greatly indisposed. Shipping On Sat. last the Brig Virginia, Capt. Benvist, from Bengal, whence she sailed Aug. 28, arrived in the harbour – passenger Mr Christian Rodyk. On Thur. evening, the Hon. Company’s ship of war, D. Macdonald, Captain, arrived from the eastward and Malacca – the latter port she left on the 17th current and beings passengers John Palmer and Dr. Anderson. The ship Peggy, Capt. Murray, from Port Jackson and Malacca, arrived yesterday morning. The Peggy quitted the former port on the 19th Aug. and beings passengers thence Lt. W.H. Hayes of the 27th Regt. Bengal N.I. and Mr Primrose. The H.C. ship of war Mercury, D.D. Conyers, Capt. sailed on Sun. for Malacca and the eastward – passenger for the former place, John Dunbar. |
Death
We have to notice the death of the two brothers Letoile of French extraction, lately on the coast of Pedier. – The eldest designated Commodore of His Highness the King of Acheen, has for a considerable time past been greatly instrumental in creating difficulties with the trading vessels to and from this port, along the whole east coast of Sumatra but more particularly Tulosomoy. This disturber of commercial intercourse is now at rest! But we shrewdly suspect that some recent act in attempt to outdo his former doings, has accelerated his death.
We have to notice the death of the two brothers Letoile of French extraction, lately on the coast of Pedier. – The eldest designated Commodore of His Highness the King of Acheen, has for a considerable time past been greatly instrumental in creating difficulties with the trading vessels to and from this port, along the whole east coast of Sumatra but more particularly Tulosomoy. This disturber of commercial intercourse is now at rest! But we shrewdly suspect that some recent act in attempt to outdo his former doings, has accelerated his death.
November
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Sheriff’s Sale
In the matter of the Estate and Legatees of the late Francis Light, deceased and of the creditors of the late James Scott, deceased. By virtue of an Order of the Hon’ble Court of Judicature made in this cause on the 23rd Oct. last, the Holmes Estate, situated in the district of Tulloh Air Rajah, will be set up and sold ... James Scott, deceased Inchy Maydeen and other creditors of the late James Scott, deceased vs William Scott, the Heir at Law ... I shall expose to public sale at the Sheriff’s Office ... the following lands of which the said James Scott, seized, possessed and otherwise interested in viz ... ABL note – others mentioned in this very lengthy entry are as follows:- Mr Layton, Mr Brown, Mr Caunter, Mr Manington. Notice The remaining property of Lt.-Col. Loveday, will be disposed of at public auction on Monday morning at his house, consisting of furniture, horses and several other articles on the usual terms at 10 o’clock. For Sale At William Bull’s, Bishop St. Excellent Jamaica Rum ... Thomas Perkins General Agent, Commissioner Warehouse Keeper and Auctioneer, having this day admitted William Revely into co-partnership respectfully informs the public that the business will in future be conducted under the firm of Perkins and Revely. |
General Orders
The Hon’ble the Governor in Council is pleased to grant permission to Mr Asst. Surgeon Anderson, to proceed to Bengal on sick certificate and to be absent from his duty at this Presidency for the period of four months. Shipping Passengers per vessels which have left the Island:- Fort William – Capt. Fordyce, Bengal Engineers, for England Tay – John Palmer, Dr. Anderson and Mr Ogilvie Virginia – Mr & Mrs Campe and Mr Garty Gloucester – Lt.-Col. & Mrs Loveday and family, Lt. Grubb of the Bombay Marine. On Sat. last, the Samdany, Capt. Makepeace, arrived from Java and Malacca. Passengers from Java, Mrs Makepeace, Lt. Hay, Lt. Norris and Dr. Montaan with a small detachment of relieved troops; and Capt. Tr-ubridge; - from Malacca Mrs and Lt. Ally, 10th Bengal or Marine Regt. The brig Gloucester, Capt. Leigh, with the relieved Gun Lascars and followers quitted the harbour on Sat. evening – passengers Lt.-Col. Loveday, Mrs Loveday and family and Lt. Grubb of the H.C. Marine, Bombay Establishment. The brig Maira, Capt. Howard, arrived from Malacca on Sat. – passengers Messrs. McGee and Dunbar; - this vessel sailed on Sunday night for Bengal. On Tue. The brig Cecilia, Capt. A. Hayes, arrived from Rangoon. Capt. Canning, the British Envoy and Mr Fleming, who after resided at Rangoon for several years past, had quitted that port for Calcutta – the latter, it appears, had a very narrow escape from being seized and sent up to Ava, in consequence of some arbitrary measure being entered into by that despotic government. |
December
Supreme Court of Judicature
On Wednesday last, the Second Sessions ... before The Hon. William Petrie, Governor, Sir E. Stanley, Recorder, W.E. Phillips and J.J. Erskine. The Grand Panel having been called over and the following gentlemen chosen, they retire for the purpose of electing their Foreman, when they were sworn in the Grand Jury:-
On Wednesday last, the Second Sessions ... before The Hon. William Petrie, Governor, Sir E. Stanley, Recorder, W.E. Phillips and J.J. Erskine. The Grand Panel having been called over and the following gentlemen chosen, they retire for the purpose of electing their Foreman, when they were sworn in the Grand Jury:-
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Thomas Halyburton, Foreman
H.D. Forbes D.J. Vandockum F. Hutton F. Hallburton P. Carnegy J. Carnegy |
J. Rodyk
R. Manington G. Walker A.B. Bone T. Hawkins T. Bacon |
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Shipping
The Thainstone, Capt. W. Scott, from Batavia, whence she sailed the 5th of last month, arrived on Tue. – passengers Capt. Wood and Lt. Cox. On Thur. the H.C. cruiser Investigator Lt. J. Craufurd, (a later entry gives his name as Crawford) arrived from Calcutta, sailed the 1st ultimo – passengers Thomas Manning and Seignor Posada. On Sunday last, the Lord Castlereagh, Capt. Laing, Mornington, Capt. Dunlop from China whence they sailed the 20th Nov., anchored in the harbour, after a quick passage of 15 days – passengers per former, Mrs and Mr Dunbar, D. Brown and Lt. ----- per latter, Dr. Welsh, Capt. Walker and R. Pearson. Same day arrived the Breo de Mer, Capt. Kinsey, from Manilla and Malacca – left the last port on 27th Nov. – passengers Major Grant, J. Littledale, Mr Bailey and Mr Malcus. The Martha, belonging to this port from Malacca, with J.L. Maher, passenger, arrived also on Sunday. Yesterday, the Cyclops, from Port Jackson, left the 10th Sept. last, arrived in the harbour – passenger Capt. Cripps. Birth At Malacca on 31st Oct. M. (or Mrs) J.W. Baumgarten, of a son. |
To Be Sold
By A. McIntyre on the Esplanade ... the under mentioned condemned Military Stores ... T. Robinson, Military Store Keeper. To Be Let or Sold That commodious puckah built house and godowns situated in Penang St. and lately in the occupation of Johanness Narcis and likewise that pleasantly situated bungalow on the south side of the Birmah Rd. For particulars apply to Carrapet Arackell, Malabar St. Shipping On Mon. evening H.M. ship Owen Glendour, G. Hodgson, Capt. anchored in the harbour from Malacca – by this opportunity John Macalister, Collector of Customs at that Settlement, his Lady and family, have arrived. The brig Cyclops sailed for Calcutta on Thursday, the same evening the Breo de Mer, Capt. Kinsey, sailed for Calcutta – passengers from hence Capt. T. Cripps and H.D. Forbes. The brig Cecilia, Capt. Hayes, for Bengal, ship Sophia, Raino for Padang, and Lottery, Thissel for Java are the departures during the past week, per latter – passenger Mr White. |
1813
January
January
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Govt. Auction
At the Commissariat godowns, no. 369 Beach St., ... a large quantity of Java rice ... Thos. Murray, A.A.C.G. Public Auction By Order of F. McCarthy, Executor... That piece or parcel of ground formerly in the district of Tolloh Ayer Rajah the property of the late Joseph Porter, formerly known by the name of Slaughter place, measuring as follows ... In the Supreme Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island On Dec. 24th last, ...after a suitable description of the enormity of their respective crimes ... Patrick Seskin, found guilty of manslaughter, to be burnt in the hand and imprisoned twelve calendar months in the common gaol. ... The following prisoners were tried and acquitted:- Thomas Mears ... Public Auction A quantity of timber, knees etc. now in the Hon’ble Company’s Marine Yard, the property of Capt. William Hay. ... Public Auction The ground described in grant no. 1147 ... on the east side of Leith St. nearly opposite Mr Bookall’s house ... Nutmeg Plants From 500 to 700 ... may be had on application to Mr Wallace on the Poodoo Ticoofe rd. Turtle Soup May be had at P. David’s Tavern. This day and tomorrow between the hours of twelve and one. The turtle is a female and uncommonly fine. Public Notice ... Naval Stores, consisting of junk, rope ... John Seward, Acting Naval Officer, H.M.’s Naval Office, Beach St. Masonic [News] We omitted to mention in our last , the meeting of the Brethren of teh Neptune Lodge no. 344, on Monday, the 28th ultimo (St. John’s Day) for the purpose of installing the officers elected for the present year, who appear as follows:- Thomas Halyburton. M. James Cousens. S.W. George Alexander. J.W. John Rodyk. T. Patrick Carnegy. S. John Cookson. S.D. D.J. Vandockum. J.D. |
Shipping
On the 9th instant in the afternoon, the Portuguese ship Carmo, Capt. J.C. Pedro, from China, last from Malacca, anchored in the harbour – passengers, Capt. Callado and Capt. De Sa. The Wed. last arrived the Portuguese ship Andromeda, Capt. A.J. de Silverira – passengers J.A. de Almeida, Peter Mendez and J.J. dos Barros. To Be Let That spacious airy, commodious and well situated bungalow on the esplanade, remarkably well adapted for a Public Office; occupation of Mr Bacon, to whom apply for particulars. Advert. Freight for Calcutta. The good brig Stanley. She will sail on or about ... For particulars apply to Messrs. Ogilvie & Hutton. Shipping On Saturday ... same day the ship Windham, Capt. Friend, from Calcutta and Chittagong to which port she had proceeded for the purpose of taking in the Charlton’s cargo of cotton, purchased by L. Barretto Esq. – passenger, E. Powney, of the Madras Civil Establishment. To Be Let On very reasonable terms, that very extensive and spacious bungalow, now in the occupation of Patrick Carnegy. Apply to Mr A. Dragon. Advert. Hair powder, for children, may be had of P. David, Beach St. Shipping The brig Maria, Capt. T. Haward with John Dunbar passenger, anchored in the South Channel on Thur. evening from Bengal whence she sailed the 9th instant. ... The ship Mary Ann, Capt. Berfay, arrived yesterday morning from Manilla, ... Passengers per Mary Ann, Messrs. Stevens, Gabriel, Pereira, Don Christian and fifteen natives. Local News By the Hon’ble Company’s ship Teignmouth, returned to the settlement, in perfect health William Sartorious Esq., of the Civil Establishment. The departures are H.M.‘s ships Owen Glendour ... and Minerva for Calcutta on which in addition to those we mentioned before, went John Macalister Esq., Lady and family, passengers. |
February
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Local News
J. Macarthy, Surveyor of the Island, on Tuesday morning last, opened the Reservoir, near the old hospital, ... Advert. Sealed proposals will be received by the Committee of Assessors of Prince of Wales Island ... to keep the streets and drains of George Town in a complete and thorough state of repair ... Persons writing to ascertain particulars are to apply to Mr Caunter. John Dunbar, Chairman. Public Notice A part of the Birmah road having in consequence of the late unseasonable and unexpected rains ... Give it time to cement and fully benefit by the repair ... that it will accordingly be stopped up from this day by bars across the road at Mr Hutton’s gateway and another opposite the south side of the new cross road near Mr Narcis’ bungalow ... Jeremiah McCarthy, Supdt. of Roads and Bridges. Advert. I William Maughan, late Capt,. of the Armed Marine of Bombay, in the East Indies, in the service of the Hon. East India Company, but now residing in Hans Place, Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex in England, do hereby give notice that having made a suitable provision for the support of Elizabeth Maughan, my wife, now living apart from me at Malacca, in the East Indies – I will not be bound or answerable for any contract or engagement or debt whatsoever to be contracted, entered into or incurred by the said Elizabeth Maughan. Dated 10th July 1812. W. Maughan. Witness, Thomas Hutton, Knightsbridge, Middlesex. |
Shipping
Yesterday evening arrived the brig Gloucester, Capt. D. Smith, from Calcutta, left the 19th ult. Passenger John Ogilvie. Sheriff’s Sale John Salmon vs Thomas McQuoid All that valuable piece or parcel of ground ... known by the name of Downe Lodge ... James Cousens, Sheriff. Administration Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Court of Judicature, Prince of Wales Island ... to the estate and effects of John Letoille, late an inhabitant of Caracal, deceased, to be granted to Benjamin Fernando, of the same place, as cousin and next of kin to the said deceased. Wm. Benge, Registrar. Sheriff’s Sale David Brown vs Jonathan Burke McHugo A quantity of glass ware ... obtained by a verdict obtained by the ad David Brown against the said Jonathan Burke McHugo. James Cousens, High Sheriff. Shipping The Arabella, Black, sailed on Sunday for Madras – passenger, Mr Johnson, lately employed in the Naval Office. Sheriff’s Sale ... William Scott, the Heir at Law, Executor and Trustee of the said James Scott ... Public Sale The under mentioned landed property belonging to George Caunter, deceased. |
March
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Death
Died suddenly early yesterday morning [19th Mar.] Thomas Kekewich. Sincerely regretted by those who were immediately acquainted with his worth and abilities. Govt. Advert. ... Civil Stores will be sold by public auction ... William Bennett, Asst. C. & M. Warehouse Keeper. Prince of Wales Island, Civil & Marine Warehouse. |
Thos. Keckwich, deceased
By Order of the Executors, to be sold by public auction the effects of the late Thos. Keckwich, at the house in Love Lane, late in the occupation of the deceased. ... neat household furniture, place, a number of valuable and scarce books, a capital fowling piece ... Buggy pony, some beer and some port wine, wax candles, glass and chinaware. Thomas Wilson, deceased Letters of Administration ... of the estate and effects of the late Thomas Wilson, deceased, having been granted ... to William Benge, Registrar of the said court. ... all persons having claims ... Wm. Benge, Registrar. |
April
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Public Auction
By Perkins & Revely, at their rooms ... the following articles ... Shipping The Auspicious, Capt. Stealing, from Calcutta, arrived on Mon. – passengers, H.D. Forbes, Lt. Blast of the H.C. Bombay Marine, Messrs. Jackson and Kagsmen. By Order of Jeremiah McCarthy To be sold at public auction ... at the house in the occupation of Mr Wm. Bull, Bishop St. ... sundry property belonging to Mr Wm. Bull, destrained by the Landlord for rent due, consisting of household furniture, a quantity of water casks some of which are new, tubs and buckers a new teak bathing tub ... Advert. Notice of Insolvent Debtors confined in H.M. goal in George Town ... Signed Abdulraman etc. Witness, A. McIntosh, Goaler, Prince of Wales Island. Richard Warren Coley We feel much gratification in asserting that Richard Warren Coley, E2, whom we noticed some time since as having reached that hourne? from whence no traveller returns, - is but still on his journey; enjoying among his friends, the feast of reason and the flow of soul. Advert. I the undersigned China Adjee, barber, ... now confined in the goal of the Court of Commissioners for the recovery of small debts ... in George Town, charged in custody of Thomas Ash, Goaler, or keep of the said goal.... Signed China Adjee. Witness, Thomas Ash, Goaler, Prince of Wales Island. |
James Heriot, deceased
By Order of the Executor. To be sold at public auction by A.B. Bone ... All that piece of ground with the remains of the bungalow and offices thereon, situated between Penang and King Streets, belonging to the estate of James Heriot, deceased. Penang, 17th Apr. 1813 Sheriff’s Sale W.A. Clubley, Acting Secy. to the Hon. The Governor in Council, vs Hassan Merican ... Lot 1. A piece of ground ... on the north side of Market St. George Town bounded E. by Byan’s ground; W. by Mr Sparrow’s; N. by Mr Sparrow’s and S. by Market St. 2. ... bounded E. by Noniah Martini’s ground ... James Cousens, High Sheriff. Public Auction At the house of Mr W. Bull in Bishop St. ... Household furniture, consisting of a large bedstead, complete, coaches, chairs, tables, bureau and bookcase, lamps and wall shades, pictures etc. Also a number of water casks tubs and buckets, some of which are new, a capital (teak?) bathing tub etc. Christopher Smith, deceased By order of the Executor to the estate ... to be sold by public auction ... The commodious dwelling house with an office attached belonging to the said estate situated in Love Lane. The dwelling house at Ayer Etam, commonly called Mount Patrick House, with a sufficiency of ground detached from the Pepper Garden adjoining. The particulars ... Shipping On Thur. about noon, the Portuguese ship Luz from Calcutta came to anchor in the harbour – passengers -Lt. Manly and Lt. Murray of the 20th Regt. and Mr John Fritz. |
May
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Sheriff’s Sale
... Seized under a Decree of the Hon. Court ... at the suit of John Hall vs Coopah Tomby ... Lot 1. A piece of ground ... bounded as follows ... W. by Mr Hutton’s ground ... And At the suit of John Dunbar Attorney for Jamsetjee Byramgee ... Advert. John Fritz late of the firm of McIntyre and Fritz, Auctioneers, respectfully informs the public that he intends from and after Monday next ... to re-commence business under the firm of Fritz & Co. for which purpose he has taken Mr Mackerill’s premises in Beach St., where all orders sent will be punctually attended to. To Be Let That commodious house in Bishop St., no. 7, the property of Mr W. Bull, for particulars enquire at the premises of Mr Bone. |
To Be Let
That commodious house in Farquhar St. at present occupied by Mr Forbes. Enquire of McGee and Dunbar. Col. Norman Macalister, deceased By order of the Executors to the Estate of the lat Col. Norman Macalister ... public auction ... That most desirable and delightful residence known by the name of Kelso with several well built bungalows and our houses thereon. The measurement ... Along with the above will be put up the piece or parcel of ground called Salesbury Plain, on the opposite side of the river – both to form one lot. Conditions of sale ... Freight to Calcutta The fast sailing brig Sea Horse, Capt. Smith, ... Apply Mr C. Arackell. |
June
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Sheriff’s Sale
Inchy Meydeen and other creditors of the late James Scott, deceased ... Public Auction That very convenient and desirable residence at present occupied by Mr Bennett ... To Be Let or Sold That convenient bungalow situated on the north side of the Birmah Road, late the property of Mr McHugo. Enquire of Mr Wallace or at the Printing office. Public Sale By Fritz & Co. ... Sundry condemned military stores ... Thos. Robinson, Mil. Store Keeper. Married On Tue. the 6th instant, at Keiso, by William Bennett, acting Chaplain, John Fritz to Miss Eleanor Robinson, second daughter of Thomas Robinson of the Hon. Company’s Military Service. |
Shipping
The Gunjava, Capt. Seton, sailed for Malacca and China on Wed. morning, - Manning Esq., passenger hence. The United Kingdom, Capt. Falconer, with a detachment of troops for the eastward, arrived on Wed. from Calcutta. – passengers Major Grant and John Macalister. ... The ship Adventure, Capt. Hamm, belonging to this port, from the west coast, and Pedier, arrived the same day – passenger Francis Hutton. The ship L’Adele, Capt. Howard, sailed on Sun. for the coast of Pedier – passenger John Dunbar. Died On Thur. night, Alexander Cornabe, formerly Governor of the Dutch Settlement of Amboyna, aged 76 years. His remains were attended by a small party of friends assembled to pay the last tribute to departed worth. |
Supreme Court
On Monday last, the First Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery for the year 1813 opened ... The panel of the Grand Inquest having been called over they retired to chose their Foreman ... the following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury:-
On Monday last, the First Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery for the year 1813 opened ... The panel of the Grand Inquest having been called over they retired to chose their Foreman ... the following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury:-
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David Brown – Foreman
John Baird Wm. Bennett A.B. Bone P. Carnegy |
J. J. Diossy
F. Halliburton Thos. Hawkins Jer. McCarthy Rd. Manington |
John Ogilvie
D.J. Vandockum Geo. Walker |
July
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Andrew Ogilvie, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application has been this day made to the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island ... for letters of Administration to the Estate of Andrew Ogilvie, late of Banca, to be granted to John Ogilvie, brother of the deceased. Wm. Benge, Registrar. For Sale That valuable piece of ground situated on the east side of Love Lane, the property of Mr Hutton, will be put up for sale... For particulars apply to Mr Ogilvie. Birth Lately, at Malacca, the lady of Lt. Short, of the 20th Marine Regt. of a daughter. H.C. ship Trowbridge, R. Humphrey’s from Bengal, 12th March, with troops and horses – passengers, Cornet Roxburgh, Cornet Deburgh, Lt. McLeod and Dr. Moutan. May 2nd H.C. ship Cornwallis, J. Leigh, from Bengal, 9th Mar. with troops and horses. – Passengers Major O’Brin, Lt. Ker, Cornet Kunplame, Dr. King and Mr Hantry. Shipping The brig Covelong, Capt. Schultz, arrived on Tue. from Madras, left the 8th of the current month, - passengers, Mrs Schultz and Mr Rutter. |
Public Sale
... At the Custom House, a quantity of gram and dholl ... Robt. Ibbetson, Store Keeper Alexander Cornabe, deceased Notice is hereby given that application has been this day made to the Court of Judicature for letters of Administration on the Estate of Alexander Cornabe, formerly Governor or Amboyne, but late of Prince of Wales Island, to be granted to John Rodyk, principal creditor of the deceased. Wm. Benge, Registrar. An even better image on 435 Birth Yesterday evening [9th July] the lady of William Bennett Esq., of a son. Civil Appointment Walter Sewell Cracroft, to be assistant in the office of the Secy. to Government. Shipping The following passengers arrived on the [Marquis of] Ely, Miss Cousens and Miss Jemima Cousens. Public Auction By A. McIntyre. At the godowns of Forbes and Brown ... the following brass guns and of the most superior workmanship and in complete order being the property of the late Admiral Drury. Two 32 pounder carronades. Two 6 pounder guns 10 feet long, two 6 pounder guns 7 ½ feet long. |
August
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To Be Let
That very airy, pleasant and eligible bungalow, situated on the Penang Road, directly opposite William Bennett. Apply to Mr Dragon. John Elliot, deceased Notice is hereby given that application has been this day made to the Court of Judicature ... for letters of Administration on the Estate and Effects of John Elliot, late of this Island, Mariner, deceased, to be granted to Messrs. Carnegy & Co. Agents to Messrs. Fairlie, Fergusson and Co. of Calcutta, principal creditors of the said deceased. Wm. Benge, Registrar. Thomas McGee, deceased Died, on Sunday the 25th ultimo at Tullosamaway, on the Pedier Coast, after a severe and painful illness of many months, which he bore with exemplary patience, fortitude and resignation, Thomas McGee, late of this Island, deeply and deservedly lamented by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him. His premature death will be deplored and his memory long revered by those who by an intimate knowledge of him, had an opportunity of appreciating the many amiable qualities of his heart and disposition. Advert. In consequence of the death of Mr Thomas McGee of the firm McGee and Dunbar, the public is hereby informed that his interest in the mercantile concerns heretofore carried on by them, will cease from and after this date and that the business will be continued by the surviving partner Mr John Dunbar, by whom all matters relative to the firm of McGee and Dunbar will be adjusted. |
Shipping
On Thur. arrived the grab ship Mustapha, Capt. Moualt, from Rangoon, bound for Madras with a cargo of timber – left it the 27th July; she put into this port in consequence of a scarcity of provisions ... Mr C. Gaudoin proceeding as Supercargo. Trade extremely dull at Rangoon. – Two ships were building. Public Auction By A. McIntyre. At their house at Gloogore, on Thur. ... The property of Messrs. McGee and Dunbar. Consisting of household furniture, plate, books, glassware, horses, carriages etc. ... Shipping On the evening of Sat. last, the Hon. Company’s ship Inglis, William Hay, anchored in the harbour from Calcutta, also the Indian ship Mysore, Capt. Francis Smith and Bombay Anna, Capt. John Tate. Passengers per above arrivals – Mrs Loveday and family; Col. H.F. Calcraft; Capt. Steel; Capt. Powney and Lt. Taylor. The grab ship Col. Gillespie, Capt. Daniel Cheminant, from Bengal, arrived on the 22nd instant – passengers Lt. Ally, 20th Regt; Dr. Ogilvey; Ensign Soody and George Bonaparte. Married At Malacca, on the 28th ultimo, Capt. Thomas Williamson to Miss Vanderbeck. Public Auction ... after which will be sold, at the same place, by Order of the Administrator. A dozen almost new China made chairs, a set of dining tables, some pictures, lamps etc., belonging to the Estate of the late Mr Adam Ramage. |
September
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Thomas McGee, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. the Court of Judicature, ... letters of Administration to the estate and effects of Thomas McGee, late an inhabitant of Prince of Wales Island, deceased, to be granted to William Benge, as registrar of the said Court. W. Benge, Registrar. Civil Appointment James Cousens, to be Deputy Secretary to Government. Java Govt. Gazette - Batavia, July 3rd 1813 Civil Appointments Thomas McQuoid, Supdt. of the Salt Dept. Mr Van Beuschem, Salt Agent in the Western Districts. Public Auction Sundry unserviceable spars, masts, yards, ships oars ... C.W.H. Wright, Deputy Master Attendant, in charge of Naval Stores. Public Auction ... The following property belonging to Messrs. McGee and Dunbar. Consisting of silver salvers, stew pans, table, desert and gravy spoons, ... a silver watch, a quantity of coir and manila rope ... To Be Sold That most eligible spot of ground situated opposite the Esplanade, with all the materials and erections thereon, the property of Capt. Charles Sealy. Enquire of the printer. |
John Gardyne, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island ... for letters of Administration to the estate and effects of John Gardyne, late of Bencoolen, deceased, to be granted to James Carnegy of the said Island as the agent and attorney of Charles Gardyne, the uncle of the said John Gardyne, deceased. To Let The commodious dwelling house in Beach St., lately occupied by Mr A. McIntyre, to whom apply for particulars. Shipping The brig Lively, Capt. Britto, and ship Martha, Capt. La Chapel, sailed on Sunday last for Rangoon. The brig Fattaholcair sailed last evening for Malacca, passenger Mr Brooks. Appointment The Hon’ble the Governor in Council, has been pleased to appoint Mr William Bennett, High Sheriff of Prince of Wales Island for the ensuing twelve months. Married On Sat. last, George Alexander, Surgeon on the Madras Establishment, to Miss Cousens, sister to James Cousens. |
October
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To Be Raffled
An elegant and very stylish sporting Buggy or Tandem ... For particulars apply to John Fritz. Mathew Locktin Hair Dresser. Lately arrived from Calcutta. Most respectfully begs leave to inform the public that he will be happy to attend any person at their house on the shortest notice. Apply to no. 117 Chooliah St. Masonic Intelligence Yester a grant and sumptuous dinner was given by the Members of the Neptune Lodge to the Hon’ble the Governor at which were present the Hon’ble the Members of Council and most of the gentlemen of the Civil and Military service at this presidency. Thomas Halynurton, W. Master, being absent, through indisposition, the Chair was filled by Brother Thomas Robinson, the Past Worshipful Master, who after dinner, gave the following Royal, Patriotic and Masonic Toasts ... Shipping Ship Venus, Alex. Robertson, from Amboyna and Malacca, passengers Mr Crozier, Mr Turner and Mr Ross. Among the arrivals during the past week we notice that the Cape Packet, Capt. Donne, from the west coast of Sumatra on which came passenger Thomas Robinson Esq. Died Lately at Padang, on the west coast of Sumatra, Mrs Jackson, the wife of Mr Jackson of this presidency, sincerely regretted. |
Advert.
The public are hereby respectfully informed that John Fritz, having transferred his interest in the firm of Fritz & Co to John Jackson, the business will be carried on by Mr J. to whom all orders sent will meet with every attention. Mr J. will adjust all demands for and against the late concern. J. Fritz, J. Jackson. Death William Benge On Sunday last, the 24th instant, died at the age of 30 years, William Benge, Registrar to the Supreme Court of Judicature on this Island, universally regretted by a community who justly appreciated his worth, talents and virtues. His remains were attended to the place of internment by a numerous and respectable body of the inhabitants and his death will long be remembered as a great public loss to this colony. The Governor, the Members of Council and the Honourable the Recorder assisted on the mournful occasion. Ebenezer White, deceased By order of the Executors to the estate of Ebenezer White, deceased to be sold by public auction by Mr A. McIntyre, at his rooms, ... the good brig Hope, burthen 110 tons or thereabouts, built of Java teak ... Ebenezer White, deceased Notice. All persons having any claims against the estate of the late Ebenezer White are requested to send them in on or before the 1st Nov. next ... ... A. McIntyre, M.W. Wallace. |
November
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Freight for Batavia
The Ship Ruby, Capt. Hamilton, will sail for Batavia on or about the ... Apply to the Commander on board or Mr Inglis, at Messrs. Carnegy & Co. Sheriff’s Sale Thomas Perkins vs Jokein Perahrah. By virtue of His Majesty’s Writ ... I hereby give public notice that I will expose for sale ... the property of the above named defendant ... Wm. Bennett, Sheriff. William Benge, deceased By order of the Executors, to be sold ... the under mentioned property belonging to the late William Benge. Consisting of a neat light buggy, a handsome Chestnut saddle horse, capital buggy and saddle ponies, furniture, law and other valuable books, wearing apparel with various ... For Sale - By order of D. Brown Esq. ... The lands described in grant no. ... situated in the district of Campoong Penang and will be put in lots ... Public Auction By order of the Executors ... The newly built bungalow belonging to the late Ebenezer White, situated in the district of Tulloh Ayer Rajah on the north side of Birmah Road ... Advert. On Sunday the 31st Oct. last, late at night or early in the morning, the house of Mr Bone, Farquhar St., was broken open and the following property stolen therefrom ... The foregoing property belonging to Capt. Gopffert, it appears was taken to the back of the burial ground together with the trunk, a writing desk and ... which were discovered early this morning. A reward will be given ... To Let - That very eligible bungalow belonging to Mr Ferrao, late in the occupation of Dr. Leslie. Enquire of Mr Dunbar. |
Shipping
On Mon. night the H.C. freighted ship Troubridge, Capt. Humphreys, arrived from Batavia, having on board Mrs Blagrave and children, Major General Robert Rollo Gillespie and suite. The Isabella, Capt. A. Mayne, from Bengal, left the pilot on the 5th Oct. arrived on Wed. Passengers Capt. Tucker, Aid-de-Camp to Major General Nightingale, Messrs. Johannes Seth and Jacob Petrus, Armenians. Birth On the 30th ultimo, the lady of James Carnegy, of a son. Thomas Cullum, deceased By order of the Executors, to be sold at public auction ... The house and ground belonging to the late Thomas Cullum, situated near the Medical Stores, the measurement ... Country Beer May be had at the Navy Tavern every day at the reduced price of ... P. David. Public Auction ... That spacious godown belonging to Mr Bone, to whom all applications ... Public Auction ... That highly valuable and improvable estate, designed, Mangoe Grove, belonging to Mr Bone with all the materials thereon. Shipping On Thur. evening last, the ship Ruby, Capt. Hamilton, arrived from Calcutta. Passengers Mrs and Mr Inglis. |
December
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Hugh Carrol, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Hon. Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales Island ... for letters of Administration of the estate and effects of Hugh Carrol, late of this Island, deceased, to be granted to David Brown as principal creditor of the said deceased. A. Dragon, Acting Registrar. Supreme Court On Thur. last the Second Sessions ... The Court being opened the following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Inquest:- David Brown - Foreman J. Baird N. Bacon J. Carnegy P. Carnegy J. Dunbar J. Diossey H.D. Forbes J. Macarthy R. Manington J. Ogilvie J.L. Phipps D.J. Vandockum Court of Judicature The Court being opened on Thursday ... were tried ... Wednesday 8th, John Walch, for assaulting and wounding his comrade, Patrick Mayres,- common assault. ... The Court was then adjourned to this day. Shipping The brig Thainstone, quitted the harbour for Malacca and the eastern ports on Tue. evening last, Mrs and Mr A. McIntyre passengers for Malacca. Hugh Carroll We regret not noticing the death of Mr Hugh Carroll in our last. He died on the 28th November and was interred the next day, close by his deceased brother Danie. Sheriff’s Sale The Hon. E.I. Company vs The estate of John Hope Oliphant, deceased. By virtue of H.M.’s Writ ... I hereby give public notice that I will expose for sale ... at the Sheriff’s Office, George Town ... All that piece or parcel of ground ... with all houses and buildings thereon ... and forming a most desirable country residence, commonly known by the name of Ayer Etam. William Bennett, Sheriff. Public Auction By Perkins and Reveley ... The following articles belonging to the estate of the late Capt. A.D. Fordyce consisting of tables, chairs, bedsteads ... Court of Judicature The Second Sessions ... 8th – John Walch, for an assault with intent to murder, guilty of common assault – twelve months imprisonment and 20 Dollars fine. |
Shipping - Arrivals
Ship Phillipe, G. Nicholls, from China, passengers Mr Sumalete, Lt. Hughes and Mr Gibson. dvert. Good Plum Cake, Mince Meat for pies etc., may be had of Peter David, Navy Tavern... General Orders By the Hon’ble The Governor in Council, Fort Cornwallis, 4th Dec. 1813. Mr Thos. Robinson, Deputy Commissary of Ordnance and Military Store-keeper, having produced the prescribed certificate from the Medical Dept. has the permission of the Governor to proceed to Bengal and to be absent for the period of six months on that account. ... Mr Morean, the Conductor and Senior Officer of the Ordnance, under the Deputy Commissary shall take charge of the Stores and of the Departments during the absence of Mr Robinson on sick certificate. ... W.A. Clubley, Secy. to Govt. For Sale - At J. Jacksons Commission Store, Beach St. Glassware, consisting of table and wall shades, cut tumblers ... Public Auction By Perkins and Reveley. At Runnymede on Wed. ... The valuable property of Thomas Robinson Esq., proceeding to Bengal. Consisting chiefly of household furniture, plate, glassware, Chinaware, horses, buggies, Palanquins, etc., ... Shipping On Wed. morning ... Passengers per Lowasjee Family, Lt. Newton, Bombay Establishment, Mr Barretto for Bombay. It is said the Eugenia, Capt. Scott, will sail for Calcutta in the course of tomorrow. On her proceed Major Farquhar, Resident and Commandant of Malacca and Mr Deputy Commissary Robinson, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Edward Hall, three Miss Robinson’s and Master Hall. Masonic [News] At a meeting of the Neptune Lodge no. 344, held on Wed. last for the purpose of choosing their Office Bearers for the enduing year the following brethren were elected:- Wor. Brothers James Cousens - Master George Alexander - Senior Warden John Cookson - Junior Warden John Rodyk - Past Master Patrick Carnegy - Treasurer John Diossy – Secy. D.J. Vandockum – Senior Deacon William Sartorius – Junior Deacon William Andrews – Tyler Shipping The John and Margaret, Capt. Snoball, arrived on Monday from Sourabaya, left 3rd Oct. This ship will sail for Rangoon and Calcutta on Monday next. On Sunday last the H.C. ship Nearchus, Charles Court, Capt., with the Eugenia, Capt. Scott, quitted the harbour for Bengal; on the latter, Major Farquhar and Mr Robinson and family proceeded as passengers. |
1814
January
January
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Advert.
Mr Bone takes the liberty to inform the public that he intends recommencing the occupation of Auctioneer and General Agent from this day and will be happy to receive goods for sale ... Shipping On Tuesday evening last, the Russian ship Eliza, Capt. Fancourt arrived in the harbour from Portsmouth, left the 2nd June, and the Cape on the 31st Oct. – Passengers – Mrs Lynes and family, Mrs Popkins, Messrs. C. Lynes and Popkins, Mr Klynder and Mr Mendes, Acting Surgeon. Advert. The public are respectfully informed that Mr Robert Scott (of the late firm of Forbes and Scott) was admitted on the 1st instant a Partner in the firm of Forbes and Brown. Public Auction By Order of the Administrator. To be sold ... by Perkins and Reveley ... the whole of the property of the late Hugh Carroll ... Public Auction To be sold ... by A. Macintyre ... that piece of ground with the bungalow and out houses thereon situated on the west side of Love Lane and immediately opposite to the premises, lately the property of Andrew Mackintosh. Measuring as follows ... |
Notice
The Morning Star, just arrived and will remain only two days, has on board the following articles for sale ... Apply to the Commander, Mr Smart on board or at Mr Arakell Carrapeit’s. Shipping The Russian ship Eliza, Capt. Fancourt, will sail in all the next week for Europe; she touches at St. Helena. We understand Henry David Forbes of the House of Forbes and Brown proceeds as passenger. Shipping Last Friday evening the Maitland, Capt. Kinsay, anchored in the outer harbour from China and Malacca, passengers for this place Mrs & Mr Macintyre ... Arrivals Sea Horse, Capt. P. Thissell from Rangoon, passenger F. Hutton. Died On the 19th instant, Mrs Deborah Winter. Hugh Carroll, deceased Letters of administration to the estate of the late Hugh Carroll, Shopkeeper, deceased, having been granted to David Brown, as principal creditor of the deceased, all persons indebted to the said estate are required to pay the amount to Messrs. Forbes and Brown, Agents of the Administrator ... |
February
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Thomas McGee, deceased
Notice is hereby given that application was this day made to the Supreme Court of Judicature ... by John Dunbar, for letters of administration to the estate of Thomas McGee, deceased, late of the firm of McGee and Dunbar of Prince of Wales Island, to be granted to him as partner of the said deceased. A. Dragon, Acting Registrar. Thomas Bacon Respectfully informs the public that he intends to commence [as] Auctioneer and General Agent on the usual terms at his rooms Beach St., lately in the occupation of Mr Carroll, from the 15th inst. ... |
Public Auction
... a piece or parcel of ground with a commodious plank bungalow situated near the China Church and late in the occupation of Mr Carroll ... hipping And on Wed. the ship Maitland, Capt. Kinsey, sailed for Calcutta; in addition to the lists H.D. Forbes proceed passenger for that port, having give up his intention of going to Europe on the Eliza. The Eliza will sail this afternoon. |
March - August
COPIES MISSING
COPIES MISSING
September
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John Brown, deceased
By Order of Archibald Duff, Administrator. To be sold at public auction ... The under mentioned landed property situated in the district of Campooug, Penang, belonging to the estate of John Brown, deceased. Lot 1. A piece of ground to the eastward of the road to the Penang river ... Lots 2 – 6 . ... Public Auction - ... A great number of books and some surgical instruments belonging to the estate of the late William Leslie ... Public Auction - ... The property of the late Thos. Robinson ... |
Shipping
The H.C. cruiser Aurora, Capt. McDonald from Batavia and Malacca entered the harbour on Tue. Passenger from the latter port Robt. Ibbetson. Mr Gill of the H.C. Bengal Marine establishment came passenger on the Psyche. Deaths On Monday the 19th instant, William Anderson, formerly of the ship Auspicious. On the 20th instant, Mr Deputy Commissary Thomas Robinson, Bengal Establishment. |
October
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William Leslie, deceased
Probate of the will of the late William Leslie, Asst. Surgeon of the 2nd Battn. 20th Regt. N.I. Bengal Establishment, having been granted to Lt. Thos. Murray of the same Corps one of the Executors therein named, all persons having claims upon the estate ... Public Auction By order of the Executor... The following articles belonging to the late Thomas Robinson consisting of household furniture, glassware, plate, wearing apparel etc. A Palenquin, a pair of harness ... At the same time will be sold a quantity of valuable books, surgical instruments etc. ... Resale ... The under mentioned landed property purchased by Mahomed Saw ... belonging to the estate of the late John Brown, for non performance to the conditions of sale ... B.B. De Silva Most respectfully informs the public that he will perform every subject relative to Book Binding that may be given him on the shortest notice and most moderate terms. Enquire at the Printing Office. Jose De Mello, deceased By Order of A. Duff, Administrator. To Be Sold at Public Auction ... All that piece or parcel of ground situated on the north side of Malabar St. belonging to the estate of the late Jose De Mello, bounded as follows ... A. Ramage, deceased By Order of A. Duff, Administrator. To Be Sold at Public Auction ... All that piece or parcel of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Rajah, belonging to the estate of the late A. Ramage ... Thomas Scully Most respectfully begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he intends removing the jewellery shop to those premises in Beach St., adjoining Messrs. Perkins and Revely’s warehouse ... Public Auction .... a piece or parcel of ground situated on the east side of Beach St., ... belonging to Mr Scott ... Public Auction .... a very desirable piece or parcel of ground called Pongawa Estate, situated on the west side of Beach St. and next to the old jail ... Alexander Quintall Most respectfully begs leave to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement and the public at large, the he had taken up a house in Love Lane, no. 126, where he proposes opening a Dancing School and also intends teaching the French language and he trusts his assiduity and applications will entitle him to their kind attention and encouragement. A.Q. further begs to mention that he intends to give lessons for dancing three times a week, at 10 dollars per mensum and his terms for teaching the French language is also 10 dollars. William Stuart, deceased By Order of D. Brown. To be sold ... The property of the late William Stuart. Lot 1. That compound and bungalow with sleeping bungalow attached, lately occupied by R. Caunter. Lot 2. The large compound and bungalow adjoining the above situated behind the China Church ... Wm. Stuart, deceased By order of D. Brown. To be sold ... property belonging to F.C. Lawrence and to the late Wm. Stuart. A piece of ground situated on the N.E. side of Pranguin river to be put up in lots ... |
Advert.
The sale of the valuable property belonging to Mr Friar, will positively take place at noon ... at Mr Bone’s rooms, Bishop St. ... the several lots will be put up at a stipulated price ... Appointment Mr William Sartorius to be Sheriff of Prince of Wales Island. General Orders Fort Cornwallis 22nd Sept. 1814. In consequence of the decease of Thomas Robinson, late Deputy Commissary of Ordnance and Military Storekeeper, which took place yesterday evening, the Hon. the Governor in Council is pleased to appoint Mr Conductor Morgan to officiate in these situations until further orders, on the allowance attached thereto. W.A. Clubley, Secy. to the Govt. Public Auction ... Two commodious houses with the ground attached to them situated in Love Lane, belonging to Mrs McIntosh. ... Public Auction ... A piece of ground being part of a larger piece described in grant no ... adjoining Mr Young’s premises on the Northam Rd., to the westward and in a situation very eligible and well calculated for a residence, it will be put up in three lots ... Shipping On Mon. the ship Eugenia, Capt. D. Smith, took her departure for Calcutta – passenger J. Dunbar. Govt. Advert. It appearing that the members at present composing the Committee of Assessors and Overseers – have had few, if any, regular meetings, since their appointment ... that the under mentioned gentlemen be constituted a Committee of Assessors and Overseers for the remaining period of the official year:- James Cousens, Chairman David Brown James Carnegy Thomas Halyburton John Baird Robert Ibbetson John Ogilvie Richard Caunter, Supdt. of Police. Sheriff’s Sale Wm. Armstrong Clubley, Secy. to the Hon. the Governor in Council vs Coopa Tomby Mahomed Ameen and Shaik Mahomed Ally. Notice is hereby given that the under mentioned grounds ... will be sold by me ... in satisfaction of arrears of Revenue due to the Government ... Wm. Sartorious, Sheriff. Thomas Gager Most respectfully begs to acquaint the ladies and gentlemen of the settlement that he has opened a Goldsmith and Jeweller’s shop in Beach St., where all orders will be thankfully accepted. T.G. trusts that from his experience and attention in the above branches of business he will be able to afford every satisfaction to such ladies and gentlemen who may be pleased to employ him and whose countenance and support he will ever exert his utmost endeavour to merit. Public Auction By order of D. Brown. To be sold ... That neat and convenient plank house situated in Leigh St., at present occupied by Mr Constantia, the property of the late firm of Brown and Stuart. ... Died On the 25th instant, Mr D.J. Van Dockum, a Dutch pensioner, leaving a widow and two infants to deplore his loss. |
Local News - Fire
... The fire in 1812 destroyed a great portion of the European part of George Town, the present calamity has not affected our countrymen to the same extent, it has principally and indeed solely been confined to the native population and these have suffered in a much heavier degree than the last. The advertisement in the commencement of this paper will show the desire of Government to alleviate their difficulties by the aid of Public Charity and it is hoped that the benevolent minds of a British community will not stand in need of additional exhortation to induce them to come forward with voluntary contributions which will be as honourable to their own character as they will be conducive to the support and existence of numerous families and individuals now reduced from easy circumstances to a state of penury and want. A Committee has been approved by Government to ascertain by every possible enquiry the extent and amount of the loss actually suffered and the respective conditions and circumstances of the suffers; from their reports it will be not difficult to arrange the extent of the aid and assistance to be afforded to each. The exertions of the Europeans of the Garrison and the native troops on this lamentable occasion, were particularly observed and the effects derived from their assistance, guided by the example and direction of their officers, were manifested by the success of their endeavours: it will be satisfactory to observe the sense entertained by Government of their meritorious services, in the copies of General Orders, we have inserted in our previous columns.
Fire
A Subscription, under the immediate sanction, and with the recommendation of Govt., is not opened for the relief of the distressed and unhappy suffers from the calamitous and destructive fire, which reduced a considerable part of the Town to ashes, on the 27th ultimo. ...
List of subscriptions [Spanish Dollars] received at the office of Messrs. Forbes and Brown:-
... The fire in 1812 destroyed a great portion of the European part of George Town, the present calamity has not affected our countrymen to the same extent, it has principally and indeed solely been confined to the native population and these have suffered in a much heavier degree than the last. The advertisement in the commencement of this paper will show the desire of Government to alleviate their difficulties by the aid of Public Charity and it is hoped that the benevolent minds of a British community will not stand in need of additional exhortation to induce them to come forward with voluntary contributions which will be as honourable to their own character as they will be conducive to the support and existence of numerous families and individuals now reduced from easy circumstances to a state of penury and want. A Committee has been approved by Government to ascertain by every possible enquiry the extent and amount of the loss actually suffered and the respective conditions and circumstances of the suffers; from their reports it will be not difficult to arrange the extent of the aid and assistance to be afforded to each. The exertions of the Europeans of the Garrison and the native troops on this lamentable occasion, were particularly observed and the effects derived from their assistance, guided by the example and direction of their officers, were manifested by the success of their endeavours: it will be satisfactory to observe the sense entertained by Government of their meritorious services, in the copies of General Orders, we have inserted in our previous columns.
Fire
A Subscription, under the immediate sanction, and with the recommendation of Govt., is not opened for the relief of the distressed and unhappy suffers from the calamitous and destructive fire, which reduced a considerable part of the Town to ashes, on the 27th ultimo. ...
List of subscriptions [Spanish Dollars] received at the office of Messrs. Forbes and Brown:-
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W. Petrie, Governor 600
W.E. Phillips 500 J.J. Erskine 500 E. Stanley 100 W.A. Clubley 200 J. Cousens 150 R. Ibbetson 150 Capt. Canning 200 |
Mr Stewart, Asst. Surgeon, Bengal Establishment 50
J.L. Phipps 150 R. Caunter 150 Ogilvie & Hutton 150 W.S. Cracraft 25 Forbes & Brown 600 T. Halyburton 100 Wm. Scott 50 |
Fire
A List of subscriptions received by Carnegy & Co. for the benefit of the suffers by the late fire:-
A List of subscriptions received by Carnegy & Co. for the benefit of the suffers by the late fire:-
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W. Petrie, Governor 600
W.E. Phillips 500 Capt. Coombs 100 Capt. McInnes 100 Tuan Sayed Hussan 400 Carnegy & Co. 400 |
Mrs Hepburn 50
J. McCarthy 50 George Alexander 80 Capt. Mein 25 K. Murchison 30 Wm. Sartorius 50 |
Continuation of subscriptions received by Forbes & Brown on account of the sufferers by the fire:-
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Thomas Perkins 25
Archibald Duff 50 Rev’d. Mr Hutchings 100 William Bennett 100 Charles Mackinnon 100 |
Fire
Continuation of subscriptions at the office of Forbes and Brown for the sufferers by the fire.
Amount formerly published Sp. Dollars 4040:-
C.W.H. Wright 50
Thos Hawkins 50
George Walker 50
Anthony McIntyre 30
Continuation of subscriptions at the office of Forbes and Brown for the sufferers by the fire.
Amount formerly published Sp. Dollars 4040:-
C.W.H. Wright 50
Thos Hawkins 50
George Walker 50
Anthony McIntyre 30
November
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Shipping
On Sun. the brig Gloucester, Capt. Foster, arrived from Java and Malacca – passengers E. Poole and Mr Eyre, country service. The Gunjava, Capt. Blayd, from Malacca came in on Wed. as did the Hero, Capt. Miller, passenger Mr Fischer from Telesomoy; and the long expected Martha from Rangoon. The Lady Nugent, Capt. Robertson, from Calcutta - the 10th Oct., arrived on Thur. – passenger Thomas Hutton. Sheriff’s Sale Robert Deane against James Douglas Notice is hereby given that the under mentioned valuable premises and other grounds, the property of the above named defendant, will be sold by me, ... Lot. 1 All that valuable piece or parcel of ground with extensive godowns and other buildings erected thereon situated on the east side of Beach St., George Town ... ... Lot. 2 - 5 ... Wm. Sartorious, Sheriff. D.J. Van Dockum, deceased By order of the Executrix and Executor. To be sold at public auction ... sundry landed and other property belonging to the estate of the late Mr D.J. Van Dockum, at his house, King St., consisting of a house and ground situated at Ayer Etam adjoining the Spice Garden. A house and ground situated in Penang St. Some household furniture, a quantity of plate, an elegant gold hunting watch, a capital double barrelled gun, some Hodgson’s pale ale in casks and bottles. Port wine, a large quantity of empty bottles etc. Shipping The H.C. ship of war Malabar, R. Deane Capt., sailed on Thur. for Calcutta – passengers Mrs Leslie, lady of the late Dr. Leslie, Mrs Tanner and Lt. Tanner late in command of the H.C. cruiser Psyche. The Emma, Capt. Cripps, from China, the 18th Oct. Passengers - Mrs Cripps, Capt. Wilkinson, Madras Artillery and Mr Davidson. Public Auction By Order of Mr A. Duff ... A further part of the lands belonging to the estate of the late John Brown, situated near the Pranguin river ... |
John Hall - Complainant
Shaik Mahomed Ally - Defendant Notice is hereby given that the under mentioned grounds, the property of the above named Defendant, will be sold by me ... at the Sheriff’s office ... Lot 1. All that piece or parcel of ground situated on the south side of Malabar St., George Town ... Lot 2. All that piece or parcel of ground situated in the district of Tulloh Aier Rajah ... Wm. Sartorious, Sheriff. Shipping It is reported the Lady Nugent, will sail either tomorrow or Mon. for Europe, touching at Batavia – Thomas Hutton, who arrived on her from Calcutta, proceeds by the same conveyance home. Advert. Notice is hereby given that the Europe Packet, by the ship Lady Nugent, will be closed at the Post Office, precisely at twelve o’clock on Thur. next. J. Hall, Supdt. of the Post Office. Card In consequence of the late disastrous event by which the whole of Mr Bone’s office in Bishop St. was burnt to the ground, he most respectfully asks leave to inform the public that in future all orders for the Press will be received at his house, Farquhar St., where every description of printed forms may be had. For Sale No. 10 Farquhar St. The following stationary. All kinds of printed forms ... ... Advert. The remainder of the effects of Mr Vandockum will be sold this day at eleven o’clock on his premises, consisting of plate, horses, Palanquin and buggy. Public Auction By Order of Mr A. Duff ... That large commodious dwelling house and ground situated on the north side of Farquhar St. belonging to the estate of the late Thomas McGee – the house to be subject to the present lease. ... |
Dreadful Fires
It has again been our painful duty to record two fires and rapidly successive instances of the awful calamity of fire, which has so soon again visited this unfortunate settlement ... The fire engines from the Police Office and from the Fort were rapidly and with great promptitude brought to the fire and vigorously applied. The European troops in the Fort and the Native troops in Town were called out on the fire alarm and employed conjointly with the crews of the shipping in the harbour (which were quickly brought on shore by their officers) in the most active and useful services. The Governor reached the spot shortly after the fire broke out and anxiously directed the zealous and energetic services of the public establishment and of the community collected around him to every object that could tend to subdue or counteract the wide spreading destruction. Mr Phillips had been on the spot from the earliest moment and was conspicuous at every fresh point of interest and of peril, personally exerting himself and coolly and with judgement directing the labours of others. The whole of the gentlemen of the Civil Service were present and rendered the most cordial and active assistance. The Native Troops in Cantonment had turned out the instant they heard the alarm but owing to the distance they were at, could not get to Town till late in the afternoon, but still in time to render the most important services, which they did, under the able directions of their Officers, with a zeal and energy that produced the happiest success. The fire spread rapidly to the corner of the street in which it broke out, destroying all the intermediate houses and Chinese tradesmen’s shops and though at one period, the public hope was indulged that it had subsided, it suddenly burst forth again with violence and caught the valuable premises of the European shopkeepers in Beach St., which with the property in them were rapidly consumed. At this crisis the public anxiety was very great, the extensive and very valuable premises of the principal merchants and the Commissariat godowns were in imminent danger and had these caught, there is little doubt the Company’s Civil and Marine warehouses and all the valuable property in it, must also have gone. It was at this critical period that the Battalion from the Cantonment arrived and by the great exertions of the men, suppressed the fire, which had actually just then caught the Commissariat godown. A fortunate change of wind at the same time happily checked the further progress of the flames in the direction most to be dreaded; and the redoubled exertions of the engines at length subdued the fire, which as the day closed was so far got under as to tranquilise the public mind. Every precaution was taken to protect during the night, the property of individuals, whole houses had been destroyed and to a afford immediate assistance in the event of the wind unfortunately raising the flames again. A heavy and most welcome fall of rain during the early part of the night quieted all anxiety and the succeeding morning afforded cause for mixing with the feelings of pity and regret for the unfortunate sufferers, some degree of congratulation that the loss and injury had been smaller than might have been expected and very much under that of the former fire. But little time however, was afforded for the indulgence of this satisfaction for about ten o’clock the alarm guns from the Fort announced another fire, which it was quickly perceived had broken out in a different and distant quarter of Town. The Governor and Public Authorities most of the gentlemen of the place, the troops in Town and Public Establishments hastened to the scene of this new danger and arrived with surprising celerity. This fire had broken out in a place of the upmost interest to the Community at large viz the very centre of the public markets at the end of Beach St., and the small botiques being composed of the combustible Artap, the fire spread rapidly, consuming in its destructive progress, the whole range of the bazaar and shops. The flames were fast approaching the rice and fish markets at the end of the street when happily they were arrested by a pukka built house, which stopped the communication and saved the stock of rice; which had it gone, would have caused extreme distress to the settlement. The same active exertions were rendered on this, as on the proceeding day, by all descriptions of persons. The Governor’s sentiments of the good conduct and very useful services of the troops [many officers are mentioned by name] on both these unfortunate occasions, have since been notified by the subjoined Garrison Order and the Officer Commanding the Company’s cruisers had also received the Governor’s thanks for the services of himself and his officers and crew. The crews of the Portuguese vessels in the harbour were also landed and rendered very useful service. The losses and distress resulting from this last fire have fallen principally upon the poorer class of people, very many of whom have been deprived of the little all they possessed in the world and are cast destitute, houseless and wretched upon the humanity and benevolence of the public. While the frequent repetition of this most distressing calamity has had the effect of awakening us to the insecurity of the mode of building hitherto adopted, no doubt more from necessity than choice, has placed before our eyes the extent of misery and wretchedness produced by it, it must be consolatory to all to know that the most prompt, suitable and efficient measures have been resolved on and are now actually in progress for remedying to the utmost practicable extent, the losses and repairing the extended devastation which these repeated conflagrations have caused in the population and till late, flourishing Town; and every precaution that the wisdom of an anxious Government can devise, for preventing the probable recurrence of so fatal an evil, will be put into rigid observance. We understand that the use of the Artap leaf, the primary cause of all this mischief, has been prohibited within the limits of George Town and Government has shown the example of removing it altogether from all public buildings belonging to the Company.
Dreadful fires
... On Thursday last about 2 p.m. the first alarm was given of fire, which appears to have broken out in the premises occupied by Mr Bone in Bishop St. The fire was first discovered in the roof of the building which was artaped, from whence it rapidly spread to the adjoining building, covered with the same combustible material. ...
It has again been our painful duty to record two fires and rapidly successive instances of the awful calamity of fire, which has so soon again visited this unfortunate settlement ... The fire engines from the Police Office and from the Fort were rapidly and with great promptitude brought to the fire and vigorously applied. The European troops in the Fort and the Native troops in Town were called out on the fire alarm and employed conjointly with the crews of the shipping in the harbour (which were quickly brought on shore by their officers) in the most active and useful services. The Governor reached the spot shortly after the fire broke out and anxiously directed the zealous and energetic services of the public establishment and of the community collected around him to every object that could tend to subdue or counteract the wide spreading destruction. Mr Phillips had been on the spot from the earliest moment and was conspicuous at every fresh point of interest and of peril, personally exerting himself and coolly and with judgement directing the labours of others. The whole of the gentlemen of the Civil Service were present and rendered the most cordial and active assistance. The Native Troops in Cantonment had turned out the instant they heard the alarm but owing to the distance they were at, could not get to Town till late in the afternoon, but still in time to render the most important services, which they did, under the able directions of their Officers, with a zeal and energy that produced the happiest success. The fire spread rapidly to the corner of the street in which it broke out, destroying all the intermediate houses and Chinese tradesmen’s shops and though at one period, the public hope was indulged that it had subsided, it suddenly burst forth again with violence and caught the valuable premises of the European shopkeepers in Beach St., which with the property in them were rapidly consumed. At this crisis the public anxiety was very great, the extensive and very valuable premises of the principal merchants and the Commissariat godowns were in imminent danger and had these caught, there is little doubt the Company’s Civil and Marine warehouses and all the valuable property in it, must also have gone. It was at this critical period that the Battalion from the Cantonment arrived and by the great exertions of the men, suppressed the fire, which had actually just then caught the Commissariat godown. A fortunate change of wind at the same time happily checked the further progress of the flames in the direction most to be dreaded; and the redoubled exertions of the engines at length subdued the fire, which as the day closed was so far got under as to tranquilise the public mind. Every precaution was taken to protect during the night, the property of individuals, whole houses had been destroyed and to a afford immediate assistance in the event of the wind unfortunately raising the flames again. A heavy and most welcome fall of rain during the early part of the night quieted all anxiety and the succeeding morning afforded cause for mixing with the feelings of pity and regret for the unfortunate sufferers, some degree of congratulation that the loss and injury had been smaller than might have been expected and very much under that of the former fire. But little time however, was afforded for the indulgence of this satisfaction for about ten o’clock the alarm guns from the Fort announced another fire, which it was quickly perceived had broken out in a different and distant quarter of Town. The Governor and Public Authorities most of the gentlemen of the place, the troops in Town and Public Establishments hastened to the scene of this new danger and arrived with surprising celerity. This fire had broken out in a place of the upmost interest to the Community at large viz the very centre of the public markets at the end of Beach St., and the small botiques being composed of the combustible Artap, the fire spread rapidly, consuming in its destructive progress, the whole range of the bazaar and shops. The flames were fast approaching the rice and fish markets at the end of the street when happily they were arrested by a pukka built house, which stopped the communication and saved the stock of rice; which had it gone, would have caused extreme distress to the settlement. The same active exertions were rendered on this, as on the proceeding day, by all descriptions of persons. The Governor’s sentiments of the good conduct and very useful services of the troops [many officers are mentioned by name] on both these unfortunate occasions, have since been notified by the subjoined Garrison Order and the Officer Commanding the Company’s cruisers had also received the Governor’s thanks for the services of himself and his officers and crew. The crews of the Portuguese vessels in the harbour were also landed and rendered very useful service. The losses and distress resulting from this last fire have fallen principally upon the poorer class of people, very many of whom have been deprived of the little all they possessed in the world and are cast destitute, houseless and wretched upon the humanity and benevolence of the public. While the frequent repetition of this most distressing calamity has had the effect of awakening us to the insecurity of the mode of building hitherto adopted, no doubt more from necessity than choice, has placed before our eyes the extent of misery and wretchedness produced by it, it must be consolatory to all to know that the most prompt, suitable and efficient measures have been resolved on and are now actually in progress for remedying to the utmost practicable extent, the losses and repairing the extended devastation which these repeated conflagrations have caused in the population and till late, flourishing Town; and every precaution that the wisdom of an anxious Government can devise, for preventing the probable recurrence of so fatal an evil, will be put into rigid observance. We understand that the use of the Artap leaf, the primary cause of all this mischief, has been prohibited within the limits of George Town and Government has shown the example of removing it altogether from all public buildings belonging to the Company.
Dreadful fires
... On Thursday last about 2 p.m. the first alarm was given of fire, which appears to have broken out in the premises occupied by Mr Bone in Bishop St. The fire was first discovered in the roof of the building which was artaped, from whence it rapidly spread to the adjoining building, covered with the same combustible material. ...
December
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Court of Judicature
Yesterday ... The panel of the Grand Jurors having been called over, they retired for the purpose of electing a foreman when My Halyburton was chosen:- Thos. Halyburton – Foreman J. Baird P. Carnegy J. Cousens J.J. Diossey T. Hawkins R. Manington M. McCarthy J. Ogilvie Ed. Poole D. Powell J. Rodyk R. Scott G. Walker Card Mr Bone respectfully intimates to the public that he at present occupies apartment on the premises of Mr Macintyre, where the following articles may be had ... all kinds of printed forms ... Death On the 12th instant, Capt. J.C. Pedro many years Commander of the Portuguese ship Carmo, a respectable character – whose loss will be most sincerely regretted, not only by his wife and family but by a numerous circle of acquaintance. |
Shipping
The brig Alliance came in from Malacca yesterday after a tedious passage of 19 days – experiencing little else than clams – passengers – Mr & Mrs Francis and family. Marriages Murchison-Pryce On the 4th instant, by the Rev’d. R.S. Hutchings, Kenneth Murchison of the Civil Service to Miss Charlotte Pryce, sister to Capt. Pryce, Commanding the Artillery on the Island. At Malacca Mr Overree to Miss Maria Kraal Mr John Francis to Miss Maxima Pinto Shipping On Sat. last the ship Phillipa, Capt. G. Nicholls, left China, the 27th Nov. and Malacca, 11th Dec. whence she beings passenger Arthur Tagart? of the Hon. Company’s Service. The Maitland, Capt. Kinsey, came in on Mon. last bringing with her passengers from China, Alexander Shank? Robert Pearson, Capt. Price, late in command of the Arabella, Messrs. Grey, Spedding and Cooke. Public Sale ... Sundry Articles belonging to Lieut. Tanner consisting of Port Wine and Madeira ... |
1815
January
January
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Advert.
Mr J.A. Hawkshaw, respectfully informs families and the public in general that from the 3rd instant he intends to supply the settlement with good and wholesome Fresh Beef, three times a week. Penang, Jan, 14th 1815. Shipping The ship Eugenia, Capt. Daniel Smith, from Bengal, left the pilot on the evening of the 3rd instant, came to anchor on Thur. about 6 o’clock afternoon, having performed a most extraordinary expeditious passage of nine days. By this conveyance, the lady of Archibald Duff, John Dunbar and Lt. Sowerby came passengers. Yesterday the Sea Horse, Capt. S.L. Eyre, from Java, last from Malacca, whence she sailed on the 3rd instant. Passengers:- Capt. Coucher, of the country service, Mr Bonaparte and Mr Simon, Armenians. Notice The public are respectfully informed that the interest of Mr Henry David Forbes in the establishment of Forbes and Brown, ceased on the 31st? Dec. last, when Mr David Powell was admitted a partner. Shipping The Portuguese ship Belifico? Capt, C.A. da Campos, K.C., arrived on Fir. Evening from China, to late for us to notice it – passenger Mr Barradas ? Ebenezer White, deceased. By Order of the Executors ... A piece of ground being part of a larger piece ... to the westward of Love Lane, the property of the late Mr Ebenezer White ... Marriage On Sat. last, Andrew Michael Augustine, a Clerk in the Secretary’s Office?. to Miss Porsina Rodregues? |
Fires
The following liberal subscriptions [Sp. Dollars] have been received by Messrs. Forbes and Brown from Malacca, for the relief of the unfortunate sufferers by the fires on this Island. Major Farquhar 259 John Macalister 50 Mrs Macalister 50 Miss Blane 50 Capt. O-ke 50 Ensign Bunbury 35 Mrs Bunbury 35 Wm. Chalmers 50 Lt. Brooks 25 Patrick Clark 50 A. Koek 50 J.A. Neuhronner? 35 A.A. Velge 15 J. Rappa? 10 H. Kraal? 12 H. Van Brag? 10 Wm. Moser? 15 J.W. Baumgarten 10 Thos. Williamson 15 Thos. Jones 25 J.H. Stecher 10 A. Stecher 5 J. Lodewa Krou? 5 G.L. B—mgatten? 6 J.W. Velge 5 J.H. Ovesree? 5 I.H. Walbeeb-? 5 J.G. Dieterich 5 B. Bruyns? 5 J. Gostelow 5 C.F. Grey 5 |
February
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Death
On Saturday the 21st ultimo, Mr Keene Robert Buckhall, aged 27 years, after a lingering illness of more than two months, which he bore with manly fortitude and Christian resignation. He has left a widow and two young children to deplore his loss and will be ever regretted by his friends and those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. Shipping The Annapoonia ( a ship seized some months since by the King of Acheen and afterwards taken under the protection of the Brit. Government) after having undergone a most thorough repair, sailed for Nagore on Tue. last. – passengers from hence Mrs Gregory Baboom and two children, Mr Joaquim Justiniano? and Mr Grenon? Auction By Order of John Dunbar and Archibald Duff, Administrators to the Estate of Thomas McGee. To be Sold at Public Auction ... the under mentioned property belonging to McGee and Dunbar. That large and desirable house in Farquhar St., with suitable our houses formerly occupied by Geo. Alexander. Also the house and premises immediately adjoining at present occupied by Lt. Kirby ... |
Shipping
On the evening of the 13th the ship Anna, Capt. Tate, arrived from China, whence she sailed on the 21st ultimo – on her came passengers John James Erskine, 2nd Member of Council of this Presidency ... beside there were Mr Atcheson, Mr Pointer and Lt. Brooks. James Pratt Most respectfully acquaints the gentlemen of this Presidency that on the first of the ensuing month, March, under the patronage and with permission of the Magistrates he intends opening a Tavern on the newly erected premises of Mr Perkins, Beach St., where every accommodation and attention will be paid to those who choose to honour him with their command. From his having been employed some time in one of the most frequented Taverns in London he doubts not of rendering general satisfaction. Pastry of every kind with the utmost practiable expedition. Dinners and Tiffins, sent out to order with promptitude. He therefore hopes for the support of a generous and liberal community to aid his endeavours. A new billiard table will be erected for the amusement of amateurs in that gratifying and pleasant exercise. Quala Pyre Deposition taken at Quala Pyre the 20th Feb. 1815 ... and relative to the deaths of Che Peaang ... Sworn this 20th Feb. 1815 before me, Anthy. Dragon, Coroner. |
March
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Shipping
Ship Helen, Capt. Thomas Ambrose, from Bengal, passenger R. Allan. Brig Thainstone, Capt. J. Peters, from Malacca, passengers J. Anderson, Civil Service of P.W. Island and Mr Rowe. Brig Bee, Capt. A. Hayes, from Bengal, passenger Francis Ferraō. Brig Crow, Capt. Rofenberg, came in from Malacca, passenger, Mr Partridge. Commercial Dept. Public Notice is hereby given that sundry condemned marine stores will be sold. Wm. Bennett, Asst. Civil and Marine Warehouse keeper. Fires Continuation of subscriptions received by Forbes and Brown for the sufferers by the late calamitous fires. Amount formerly subscribed Sp. Dols. 4220 George Morgan 25 and Messrs. Palmer & Co. of Calcutta 500 Shipping The brig Bee, Capt. Hayes, with F. Ferrao on board, left the harbour for Malacca and Manilla, on Thur. last. Public Auction That valuable estate at Sungy Neebong, belonging to Messrs. Abbott and Maitland of Madras ... Pepper, Bettlenut, Cocoanut, Clove and Nutmeg plantations ... Proposals from any person who wishes to become a purchaser will be received by R. Snadden. |
Court of Judicature
... the First Sessions ... for the year 1815 ... was opened Before the Hon. Sir Edmond Stanley, Recorder, W.E. Phillips and J.J. Erskine, Members of Council. The Hon. William Petrie, Governor, being absent through indisposition. The Grand Panel ... James Cousens – Foreman R. Scott R. Manington J. Carnegy T. Halyburton A.B. Bone D. Brown J. Dunbar R. Ibbetson J.L. Phipps J. Ogilvie G. Walker T. Hawkins J. McCarthy J.J. Diossey Shipping Arrivals Mar. 18th – Brig Gessina, F. Balston, from Batavia and Malacca, passengers Capt. Craufurd, B.M. and Mr Lackasteen. |
April
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James Partridge
Begs leave most respectfully to acquaint the inhabitants of this settlement that he intends opening a Day School, on Monday next, the 3rd Apr. at no. 9 Love Lane, for the instruction of children, in the English language etc. and hope by his strict attention both to the morals and tuition of those children entrusted to his care, to merit their support and encouragement. ... Death On the evening of Sunday last, (Easter day) Mrs Morgan, the wife of George Morgan of the Bengal Ordnance Dept. after a short but severe illness, occasioned by a still born birth, which she bore with fortitude and Christian resignation, leaving behind four very interesting female children to deplore the loss of an affectionate mother - but too tender an age to know its extent. Public Sale By Order of the Acting Executor to the estate of the late Christopher Smith ... all that fourth share belonging to the Estate of the said deceased ... |
To Be Sold or Let
That convenient and desirably situated house in Farquhar St., at present occupied by Mr Dunbar, to whom apply for particulars. Public Sale By Order of A. Duff, Administrator ... Further part of the ground ... belonging to the estate of the late John Brown ... Public Sale By Order of the Proprietor ... Those valuable premises on the north side of Bishop St., formerly occupied by Mr Bone and Mr Bull, ... Public Sale By Order of the Administratrix ... The house and premises situated in the west side of Leith St., the property of the late Mr K.R. Bunkall. ... |
May
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Notice
Until further notice it is requested that orders relative to the Gazette and business of the Press may be referred to the Editor, Mr Henderson, at his residence in George Town. The publication of the Prince of Wales Island gazette, having been for a few weeks interrupted, it becomes necessary to explain to its more distant readers, that their disappointment has been occasioned by the death of the late Editor Mr Bone, which took place on the 26th ultimo. As is usual on similar occasions, so it is the wish of his successor to offer to the public at large a pledge of the most unwearied attention and strict punctuality in the conducting of the Gazette and business of the Press. Actuated by these feelings and cheered with the smiles of public approbation he hopes to be enabled to render his Journal as interesting to the community and as worthy of their patronage as the limited extent of local circumstances will permit. Advert. In consequence of the unfortunate and totally destitute situation in which Mrs Bone and her family are left without possessing the means either of present subsistence or of procuring a removal of any of her friends, the benevolence of the public to whom these distresses must be well known, is unavoidably appealed to and any donations which they may be humanely disposed to bestow will be received by Messrs. Forbes and Brown and Messrs. Carnegy & Co. Shipping Ship Theresa, Capt. Baumgarden, from Calcutta, 25th Apr. Passengers Mr Shank and Mr Davidson. Brig Fanny, Capt. A. De Colops, from Pondicherry, 24th Apr. Passenger Mr Muhldorff. Ship Lady Sophia, Capt. Snowball, from China and Malacca, 15th May. Passenger Mr Bets. Brig Lady Stanley, Jacob Rodrigues, from Coast of Pedier, 8th May. Passenger Mr Being. |
Gazette
Printed for the Proprietor by John Brasset. Sheriff’s Sale In the matter of Francis Light, deceased and Charles Hunter and Ann Hunter his wife late Ann Light, but now deceased and Francis Lanoon Light, Complaints AGAINST The Trustees and Executors named in the last Will and Testament of Francis Light, deceased. ... All that piece or parcel of ground commonly called Neebong plain ... Wm. Sartorius, Sheriff. To Be Sold ... That delightfully situated hill and bungalow erected thereon called Bellevue. The bungalow, which is raised on pillars of solid granite and has been built within these five years is constructed of the most substantial materials and consists of a spacious verandah, a hall ... six bedrooms ... There is a small detached bungalow for the accommodation of servants and a cook-house of pucka materials with a tile roof ... The excellence of the climate is too well known to require description and the different views from the Hill, to the westward of the entrance to the harbour of the town and shipping in the port and of the cultivated parts of the low grounds are generally admitted to be superior to those from any other situation on the Island. ... application may be made to Mr T. Halyburton, the proprietor. A.B. Bone, deceased Letters of Administration of the estate and effects of the late Mr A.B. Bone, having been granted to A. Duff, the Registrar of the Court of Judicature, all persons indebted to this estate are requested to pay the amount of their debts to him with as little delay as possible ... To Be Sold By Perkins and Revely, on the 1st June. All that valuable and extensive house and godowns situated on the east side of Beach St. belonging to John Baird. ... Advert. Ship Lady Sophia, Capt. Snoball, will take all freight for Rangoon. Expected to sail on or about the 28th instant. Apply to Perkins and Revely. |
June
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A.B. Bone, deceased
By Order of A. Duff, Administrator to the estate of A.B. Bone, decease, by and with the consent of the Mortgagee. To be sold ... All that valuable house and ground situated in Farquhar St., bounded as follows:- by Farquhar St. ... to the south by Battery Lane ... to the eastward by Mr Hall’s ground ... to the westward by Mr Elliott’s ... After which will be sold that large and extensive pucks godown in Bishop St. ... bounded to the eastward ... to the northward by Mr Perkins ground ... Image 662 Sat. 3rd June 1815 Mrs Bone List of subscriptions for the widow and children of the late A.B. Bone:- Dollars The Governor 100 W.E. Phillips 100 J.S. Carnegy 100 J.J. Diossy 50 J. Rodyk 25 J. McInnes 50 Wm. Snoball 30 J.M. Coombs 30 N. Bacon 30 B.C. Henderson 25 Mrs Bone List of subscription for the widow and children of the late A.B. Bone:- Sp. Dols. Rev’d. Hutchings 25 Mr Ibberson 50 Mr Phipps 50 Forbes & Brown 100 Mr Hall 25 Mr Walker 25 Mr Hawkins 25 Mr Duff 25 Shipping Arrivals Ship Helen, W. Best, from west coast. Passenger Capt. Sterling Ship Duchess of Wellington, D. Kidd, from Calcutta, passengers Capt. Fortune, R. Pearson and Rev’d. Dr. Bryce. |
Advert.
Michael Bull begs respectfully to inform the public that he intends to carry on the business of Coopering with proving etc. at the most moderate terms. No. 8 Beach St. Court Of Judicature ... the Second Sessions ... The Grand Jury comprising the following:- David Brown – Foreman J. Ogilvie J. Dunbar J. Rodyk J.J. Diossy Tho. Hawkins T. Halyburton K. Murchison N. Bacon P. Carnegy R. Manington Wm. Scott Geo. Walker The gentlemen of the Grand Jury retired and returned the following Bills to the Court:- China Teah for ... A. Kine for ... Patrick Munday –for Grand Larceny Public Auction ... By order of the Superintending Military Committee ... G. Morgan, offg. Military Storekeeper Law Report On Sat. last, Patrick Munday was tried for Grand Larceny, found not guilty and discharged. Marriage On 4th June, Mr Herman Nail of Madras to Miss Jansie Anna, youngest daughter of the late Mrs Timmer, of Prince of Wales Island. Fires Additional subscription received by Forbes & Brown for the relief of the sufferers by the fires during the last year:- David Clark of Calcutta Spanish Dollars 200. |
July
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Death
Our readers will participate in the sincere regret with which we announce the death of Capt. Daniel Smith of the Eugenia. On her return from Batavia the Eugenia touched at Pontiana, where Capt. S. felt the first symptoms of the Batavian Fever and after a short but severe struggle of 8 days with this malignant epidemic, he sunk under it on the 28th ultimo at Malacca. Capt. Meik and Portberry C.S. have arrived as passengers on the Eugenia. ... Govt. Adverts. ... No carts less than six inches in breadth and further ... no carts will be allowed to have new wheels under the above dimensions. W. Bennett, Acting Secy. to Govt. ... the General Treasury is open for the receipt of cash for bills on the Supreme Govt. ... K. Murchison, Acting Sub-treasurer. Civil Appointments W. Bennett to act as Secy. To Govt. until further order. K. Murchison to act as Sub-treasurer until further order. hipping Arrivals Ship Eliza, P. McLardie, from Calcutta, 25th May, passengers Mr Yeff and family, Mr A. Schastallizky. |
Sheriff’s Sale
The Hon. The United Company of Merchants of England, trading to the East Indies Against James Cousens Notice is hereby given that by virtue of H.M.’s Writ of ... I will on Wed. next ... sell and dispose by public auction at Runnymead all the household furniture, linen, plate, books, wines, spirits, horses and carriages ... I will sell and dispose the valuable house and grounds belonging to the said Defendant, situated on the Northam [Northern] Rd. commonly called Northam Lodge and Runnymead, the former in the possession of Col. Shuldham, at the monthly rent of ... and the latter late in possession of the said Defendant. ... W. Sartorius, Sheriff. Govt. Advert. ... will be sold ... the under mentioned damaged articles ... A.D. Maingy, Asst. Civil and Marine Warehouse Keeper. For Sale - ... That commodious substantial and well built house, formerly the residence of the Hospital Surgeon, situated near the Sea Brach and commanding a view of the whole harbour ... Birth On the 27th instant, Mrs Rodyk of a son. |
August
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General Orders
Thomas Jeffs, appointed by the Hon. the Vice President at Fort William to the situation of Military Store Keeper and Deputy Commissary of Ordnance at this Presidency having reported his arrival on the 15th instant will receive charge of those departments accordingly. As by this arrangement Mr Conductor Morgan will be relieved from the charge of the duties above mentioned, the Hon. the Governor in Council has much satisfaction in publicly noticing the good opinion he entertains of the meritorious services of Mr Morgan during the time he has acted at the lead of the Military Store and Ordnance Departments. W. Bennett, acting Secy. to Govt. Shipping - Arrivals H.C.S. David Scott, John Locke, Capt. from Bombay 14th July, passengers Joseph Bellasis, Robt. Locke and family. H.C.S. Essex, Richard Nisbet, Capt. from Bombay 14th July, passengers Capt. F. Staunton and Mrs Staunton. H.C.S. Gen. Harris, Geo. Welstead, Capt. from St. Helens, 28th Feb. and Madras 1st Aug. Passengers Capt. W.J. Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton and Capt. Korman. |
Capt. D. Smith, deceased
By order of A. Duff, Administrator to the estate of the late Capt. D. Smith. ... The following articles; consisting of several valuable books and charts, a capital sextant and two spy glasses ... Govt. Adverts. Public Auction ... the under mentioned valuable artificers tools ... Thomas Jeffs, Military Storekeeper. Public Auction ... Several spars ... fit for ships ... C.W.H. Wright, Deputy master Attendant in Charge of Naval Stores. Notice Whereas my wife Cornelia eloped from my house on the 19th of June last, this is to give notice that I will not be answerable for any debts which she may contract after this date. Paul Thissell, Penang Aug. 16th 1815. |
September
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Public Auction
... A lot of ground in the district of Tulloh Air Rajah being part of the H.C.’s old hospital ground and now sold on account of the former purchaser Mr Whiteman. ... Shipping Arrivals Ship Adele, Wm. Scott from Batavia, 3rd Aug. Passengers Mr Cummings, Mr Raban, Mr P. Wallace. H.C. Ship Ernaad, Lt. H. Hardy from Saugor, 25th July. Passengers Mrs and Miss Hayes, Lieut. Tirrell and Lieut. Middleton, H.C. Marine. Civil Appointment Wm. Bennett to be Deputy Secy. to Govt. This appointment to take effect from 28th July last. Public Auction By Order of John Dunbar ... all that piece or parcel of ground situated on the Northern Road with a commodious bungalow, the property of Capt. A. Fraser ... The Court of Judicature ... Third Sessions ... The Grand Jury comprising the following gentlemen having been sworn:- Robert Ibbetson – Foreman J. Dunbar J.J. Diossy R. Scott D. Powell F. Hutton J. Rodyk, Senior J.L. Phipps G. Richardson J. Carnegy G. Walker Thos. Hawkins C.W.H. Wright R. Manington E. Harley ... the gentlemen of the Grand Jury found the following bill:- ... Thomas Mendez – for Grand Larceny – found guilty. |
Billington Loftie, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration to the estate and effects of the late Billington Loftie, Surgeon on the Hon. Company’s Madras Establishment, having been granted by the Hon. Court of Judicature of this Island, to James Carnegy ... are required to pay the same to him. Freight to Calcutta The Brig Ganges, Capt. D. Stewart. Will sail on or about ... Apply to Mr Cavock Marcar or to Capt. Stewart on board. Notice The relations of Mr Edmund Stanton, who left the Navy at Malacca in the year 1811 are extremely anxious to know anything of him and therefore they entreat that either he or any persons knowing him, will do them the great kindness to address any information relative to his present situation (whether living or dead) or any particulars of his fate, to Messrs. Dunbar and Scott, or to Mr Henry Mathew of Calcutta, for which his friends will esteem themselves most grateful. To Let ... That elegant and commodious house situated on the North Beach and at present occupied by Mr Phipps. For particulars apply to Messrs. Forbes & Brown. Shipping Arrivals Ship Eliza, James Nersh, from Batavia, 6th Sept. Passengers Capt. Latter, Capt. Heyland, Lt. Dillon, H.M. 59th Regt. Mr McCarthy and Mr Graham. Departures H.C.S. General Kyd, A. Nairn, Capt., for China, passenger Lt. Dillon, H.M. 59th Regt. Ship Eliza, Thomas Tancourt, for St. Petersburg, passenger Samuel Ibbetson, of the Madras Civil Service. Local News With the most sincere congratulatory felicitations on their distinguished good fortune, we gladly announce to their friends and the public, that Thomas Hawkins and Geo. Walker of this Settlement are the happy holders of that best of tickets entitled to claim the Lac of Rupees in the last Calcutta Lottery. |
October
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Auction
By order of James Carnegy ... To be sold ... That very delightful hill called Mount Olivia, belonging to the Hon. Thomas Stamford Raffles. On it there is erected a neat well furnished bungalow, around which are a great number of spice and choice fruit trees ... Freight to Calcutta The good ship General Gillespie, Capt. Campbell. Will sail for the above port on or about the 15th instant. For particulars enquire of Mr Johaness Simon, no. 90 in Beach St. Shipping Arrivals Brig Juno, J.D. Redgway, from Malacca, 11th Oct., passenger Capt. Weatherall Departures Ship Adele, Wm. Skitter, for Calcutta, passenger J. Dunbar. |
Auction
... Those newly erected puckah upper roomed shops situated at the corner of Bishop and Beach Sts., in the occupation of Messrs. Scully and Bull, to whom these premises are let on a long lease ... Auction ... That piece or parcel of ground situated on the north side of the Northern Rd., next to Mr Young’s house ... Auction By order of Carnegy & Co. ... To be sold ... Those two puckas dwelling houses situated on the west side of the Pinang Rd., the property of Capt. John Friar, with an extensive compound to each. ... Auction By order of James Carnegy, Administrator ... To be sold ... That commodious and excellent puckah dwelling house and out offices belonging to the estate of the late B. Loftie now in the occupation of Thomas Halyburton .... |
November
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Shipping
Arrivals Ship Cochin, Robert Pearson, from Port Jackson, 13th July, and Malacca 15th Oct., passengers Capt. Schultz and Mr Young. Ship Isabella, M.A. Mayne, from Batavia, 10th Oct. and Malacca 25th Oct., passengers Miss Collins, Mr Deans and Mr Miln. Departures Brig H.C.C. Nautilus, Lt. C. Boyce, for Calcutta, passenger Capt. Gardenham. Ship Hyder Ally, James Sterling, for Calcutta, passengers Robert Scott and son and J. McCarthy. |
Auction
... Those valuable premises situated on the west side of Beach St., adjoining the old jail and commonly known by the name of Puneyawa Estate ... Auction By order of A. Duff, Administrator ... To be sold ... The remainder of the ground ... belonging to the estate of the late John Brown ... Shipping Arrivals Ship Frederick, J.T. Williams, from Calcutta, 9th Oct., passengers W.A. Clubley and Mrs Williams. |
December
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Shipping
Departures H.M. Ship Frederick, T.J. Williams, for Calcutta, passenger Cornet Perrot. Civil Appointment John Anderson to be an Assistant in the office of the Secy. to Govt. This appointment is to have effect from the first instant. By letters from Manilla ... Mr Ferrao had safely arrived at Manilla on the 24th Oct. and proposed returning here on the Byramgore. Shipping Arrivals Ship Ann, Thos. Riddock from Canton, 21st Nov. passenger Wm. Newnham, Bombay Civil Service. Departures H.M. Sloop Hecate, L. Campbell, Capt., for Calcutta, passengers Wm. Newnham, Bombay Civil Service, C.K. Robinson. Judicial Appointment Wm. Sartorius to be Accountant General to the Hon. the Court of Judicature from the 1st of the ensuing month. Marriage On Thur. last, the 21st instant, Lt. H.M. Baker, 2nd Battn. 20th Regt. Bengal N.I. to Mrs Margaret Brown. |
The Court of Judicature
... the fourth Sessions ... The Grand Jury comprising the following gentlemen having been sworn in:- David Brown – Foreman James Carnegy William Sartorius Thomas Hawkins J.L. Phipps C.K. Robinson David Powell Richard Manington Francis Hutton George Walker Robert Ibbetson William Scott John Rodyk C.W.H. Wright Patrick Carnegy J.J. Diossy Nathaniel Bacon Shipping Arrivals Ship Governor Raffles, John Taylor, from Calcutta 12th Dec. Passengers Mr & Mrs Bellamy. Departures Ship Ann, T. Riddock, for Bombay, passenger D. Powell. |