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THE
CORNWALL CHRONICLE
AND
JAMAICA GENERAL ADVERTISER
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CORNWALL CHRONICLE
No. 818] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1789 [No. 739
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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February 15, 1789
At a General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, holden at Montego Bay, in and for the Parish of St. James, the last Tuesday in January 1789
ORDERED, That the Buildings erected on the land of George Scott Esq. over the Creek, be a Flesh-Market, for vending all Meats and Turtle within the Town of Montego Bay; and that no other place within the Town be used for that purpose.
SAMUEL BERNARD, Cl. Pac.
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Martha Brae Point, February 13, 1789
CHARLES MOULTON
having established a Butchery and procured a quantity of fat cattle he will continue to kill regularly on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. He is also fitting up at Trelawny Wharf, a number of private stores, to rent to planters or merchants.
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St. James's, February 13, 1789
PATRICK ABERNETHY
will carry between Montpelier Barquadier and Montego Bay, and from the latter place to any other part of the Bogue, at a reasonable freight, goods of every denomination, excepting hogheads of sugar.
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Montego Bay, February 13, 1789
FOR SALE
Copper taiches, Syphon Clarifiers, Milled Sheet Lead, and House Nails, by Harry Farquharson
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Montego Bay, January 16, 1789
CLEAR-STARCHING, Silk Stockings Washed, and Washing in general, taken in by MARY BOLTON. The fifth house above Mr. Gedeliah's opposite the Theatre
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Greenwich, January 30, 1789
FOR SALE
At READING WHARF, the best MAHOE STAVES by giving eight days previous notice to ROBERT CAMPBELL, near the Barracks.
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Montego Bay, January 14, 1789
JUST IMPORTED
in the Worcester, from London, and for sale at the store of WALTER ADAM, cloths, hats, shoes, boots, mosquito net, gloves, handkerchiefs, crockery, tin ware, wine, hams, timber, etc.
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NOTICE
WHEREAS HECTOR LITHGOW who, in or about the year 1764, served as a private in his Majesty's 77th Regiment, then quartered at Halifax, in Nova Scotia, left that place for Great Britain, and proceeded in the same capacity to the East Indies, where he died in the year 1784, possessed of considerable Property, and by his last Will and Testament devised this same to John and Hugh Lithgow, his two sons, who were born in the said town of Halifax, and lately reside there; and also to Frances Sweeting, their Mother: this is therefore to notify to the said John and Hugh Lithgow and Frances Sweeting, or any of them, that satisfactory information of the whole transaction may be received, at Halifax, by applying to Messrs. Brymer and Belcher;, at New York, to Thomas Hope, Esq.
Halifax, April 10, 1788
**the printers in the West India Islands and the States of America, are desired to insert the above advertisement, and the charge of the same will be defrayed by transmitting their accounts to either of the above gentlemen.
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Montego Bay, March 5, 1788
JUST IMPORTED
and for sale on reasonable terms by JOHN PENDRILL
A general assortment of Medicines, candy, spices, tiles, scales, wine, oil, syringes, powdered arsenic, honey, compleat sets of instruments for extracting teeth, brandy, etc.
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Green Island, May 12, 1787
ALL persons ingested to the late copartnership of Robertson and Hamilton of this place, merchants, are requested to pay their respective accounts to Mr. James Connell.
BOGLE and JOPP
MACLAURIN GILLIES
Assignees.
POSTSCRIPT TO THE CORNWALL CHRONICLE
No. 818] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1789 [No. 739
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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JAMAICA
KINGSTON, February 14
The mail from this island, dispatched by the Grantham packet boat, which sailed from Port Royal on the 20th of October, was received at the General Post Office in London, on the 27th of December.
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Saturday last ended the January Surry Assize Court, and James Martin and James Griffin, two seamen, having been previously convicted of manslaughter, were taken in hand, in the face of the Court.
Same day the Court refused to admit the celebrated Sarah Allpress to bail. In consequence of which that lady was remanded to prison, where she is to remain until the next Assizes.
There are several counterfeit dollars in circulation, which looks so much like the true ones, that they are not easily discovered. The way to know with them is, to drop them on a stone or brick, when they will sound exactly like lead.
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DIED
In Spanish town, Mrs. Titford, wife of Isaac Titford.
In this town, Mr. John Love, formerly a merchant, a very old Inhabitant.
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Montego Bay, February 21
Sunday last arrived to ship Earl of Effingham, Captain Moulton, from London and Madeira, after a tedious passage of 11 weeks.
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Sunday morning, about one o'clock, off Port Morant, Captain Wirling observed something like a wreck floating on the water, which on a nearer approach, proved to be the long-boat of the ship Mary, Captain Bodfield, then lying in Port Morant harbour. The boat had sailed the day before, was a strong breeze prevailed and she overset. There were three seamen in her when the accident happened, but they were carried safe to Savanna-la-Mar.
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On Tuesday, at Lucea, at the election of Church Wardens and Vestrymen for the parish of Hanover, the following gentlemen were chosen:
Churchwardens: Nathaniel Gray and James Miller
Vestrymen: William Clarke, William Hudson, William Sinclair, George Malcolm, Samuel Morris, R. H. Reid, Patrick Spence, Edmund Finucane, J. W. Cresse, and John Brissett.
And the following gentlemen were elected Trustees of Rusea's Free School:
Samuel Morris, Patrick Spence, William Hudson, Edmund Finucane, James W. Dawes, William Sinclair.
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Monday was tried at the Court-House, under the New Consolidated Slave Law, a Negro man named Jack, the property of Mr. Joseph Ismay, for breaking into the shop of Mr. Massias, on the 24th of January, and stealing sundry pieces of linen, handkerchiefs, etc. of which he was found guilty, and sentenced to hard labor in the Workhouse for life.
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DIED
the 10th instant at Silver Grove, in Trelawny, Mr. Wilson Woofe [or Woose].
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Montego Bay, February 20, 1789
Notice is hereby Given,
That the high festival of St. John the Baptist, will be commemorated by the St. James's and Union Lodges, in this Town on Monday the 23rd March next.
William Sherry, David Smith, Stewards
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Lucea, February 2, 1789
John Chambers and Robert Masters finding they cannot afford to carry Passengers in their Canoes at the low rate they have lately done, take this method of informing their friends and the public in general that their prices will be increased:
A canoe for a single person - £2
For two passengers (each) - £1. 5. 0.
A returning passenger from Montego Bay - 12/6
Negro or other slaves, one dollar each, for their passage to Montego Bay
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Montego Bay, February 18, 1789
WILLIAM MILLS ANNOUNCES THAT he continues to carry on the WHEELWRIGHT business at his house on this Bay, or work on any gentleman's property (if required). He now has a ready made broad and narrow lag on and cartwheels, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
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TRELAWNY POUND
February 18, 1789
As it appears that certain stray Horses have been impounded three months according to law, I do hereby authorize John Gayner, Junior, to sell the same for his fees, at public sale, at Campbell and Cranson's Tavern at Falmouth on the 18th day of March next.
THOMAS WHEATLE.
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Montego Bay
MRS. BOOTH
Begs leave to announce that she has just received in the Earl of Effingham, Captain Moulton, from London, sundry MILLINERY which she means to sell at the very lowest prices for immediate payment.
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RUNAWAYS in the St. Mary's Workhouse, February 4, 1789
[in addition to three previous entries]
November 30, 1788, York to John Price, Spring Garden near Old Harbour, a Coromantee
December 16, 1788, Freedom to John MacLeod, Colebank estate, near Old Harbour, a Creole
December 20, 1788, Jemmy to Unity estate, St. Mary's, a Creole
January 22, 1789, James to R. Reid, Carpenter, an Eboe
January 22, 1789, Jasper to Bell, Fort Stuart, St. George's, a Coromantee
January 30, 1789, Lewis to John Downer, Portland, a French Negro, had with him, when taken up, a small bay horse
January 30 1789, Quashie to French, Port Antonio, a Creole
James Welles, Assistant to James Forsyth, Supervisor of the St. Mary's workhouse, swore to the truth of the above list before George Barriffe.
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LIST of RUNAWAYS in Kingston Work-House, February 13 , 1789
[in addition to previous list]
January 31, 1789, Cudjoe to Captain Cox, St. Ann's, a Creole
February 8, 1789, Marlborough to William McBean, a Mundingo
February 10, 1789, Litchfield to E. Fitch, a Bambara
February 11, 1789, Ned, a Creole, to G. Martin
February 11, 1789, Sampson to the estate of J. End_y, a Moco
Robert MacLean, overseer of Kingston Workhouse, swears the above list is true, before John Jaques
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List of Runaway Negroes in Hanover Workhouse, January 30, 1789
July 20, 1788, Jamaica to Richard Haughton Reid
August 29, 1788, Patty to R. Scarlett, Montego Bay
October 22, 1788, Alfred to Sam. Spence, Westmoreland, a Congo
Edwin Lewis, Supervisor of the Hanover Workhouse swore to the truth of the above list before George Binham
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LIST OF RUNAWAYS in the Spanish Town Workhouse, February 5, 1789
[additional list]
January 30, 1789, Roger, a Creole, to Dr. Bonnyhge
February 1, 1789, York, a Mongola, to M. Howard
Brutus, a Creole, to Ann James
Chloe, a Creole, to T. Wilson
Romeo, a Chamba, to A. Jacobs
Sally, a Creole, to A. Jacobs
Charlotte, a Mongola, to Rocksser
William Nevinson, supervisor and keeper of St. Catherine's Workhouse, states that the above is a true list, before D. Douglass
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List of Runaways in St. Ann's Workhouse, February 15, 1789
1786
July 26, teacher to Bernard, a Creole
1787
June 6, Cuffee to Lawrence or Hutchinson, a Creole
June 6, Pitt to Bernard, a Congo
June 16, Douglas, says he is free, a Mundingo
1788
December 6, Robert to Barrett, a Creole
December 15, Tommy to Barrett or Bolton, a Moco
December at 31, Maria to Simpson, a Creole
1789
January 29, George to Dr. Logan, St. James's, a Congo
February 10, Jack to Thomas Dunn, Martha Brae Point.
Sworn to by Joseph Clark, supervisor
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LIST OF SLAVES in St. Elizabeth's Work House, February 16, 1789
1789
January 13, Sussex to Clark or Orr, Kingston, a Congo
February 2, Black-River to Auchterlony, Savanna-la-Mar
Sworn to by Andrew Murray, Supervisor
THE
CORNWALL CHRONICLE
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JAMAICA GENERAL ADVERTISER
No. 819] SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1789 [No. 740
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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Montego Bay, December 12, 1788
All persons indebted to James Patterson, deceased are desired to be speedy in their payments to James Cotter and John Watton, Executors.
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Montego Bay, January 9, 1789
For Sale
by W. and J. Pattinson
A General Assortment of the most fashionable Dry Goods
also Claret, Port, and Sherry Wine
gunpowder, nails , sail cloth, boards, etc.
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Montego Bay, January 2, 1789
FOR SALE
The whole of BLUE HILL and part of BLUE HOLE pasture and wood land , in the Parish of Hanover, for which the legacies of Benjamin Harding Esq. deceased or judgment against Messrs. Newman and Hardings, will be received in payment, also
to be rented, NEWMAN HALL Estate in the Parish of St. James
Apply to
Charles Bernard and Ralph Mountague, Attornies to the Trustee
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CORNWALL CHRONICLE
No. 819] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1789 [No. 740
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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Montego Bay, June 20, 1788
FOR SALE
At the Store of
Sharpe and Anderson
A General assortment of dry goods and plantation necessaries, etc.
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Montego Bay, February 6, 1789
Imported in the Friendship, Thorpe, and Trelawny, Power, and for sale by
Samuel Bernard
Hams and cheese, raisins, tripe, Irish provisions, and an assortment of dry goods
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A List of Slaves in Clarendon Workhouse, February 4 , 1789
(in addition to previous list)
January 29, 1789, Bridger Goodin, a native of Barbados, says he belongs to the sloop Commerce, Captain Wainwright, from Bermudas, now lying in the harbour of Kingston.
Sworn to by Richard Barker, clerk to William Johnson, supervisor and keeper of the Clarendon Workhouse.
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LIST OF RUNAWAYS in the Spanish Town Workhouse, February 5, 1789
[additional list]
1789
February 6, Devonshire, a Moco, to J. Mitchell of Kingston
February 17, Sibell, a Creole, to Roper
February 19, a new Negro man, of the Coromantee country, name and owner unknown
Sworn to by William Nevinson, supervisor and keeper of the St. Catherine's warehouse
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LIST OF SLAVES in St. Elizabeth's Work House, February 16, 1789
1789 (additional)
February 20, Jupiter, a Creole, to Island estate, St. Elizabeth's
Sworn to by Andrew Murray, Supervisor
THE
CORNWALL CHRONICLE
AND
JAMAICA GENERAL ADVERTISER
No. 820] MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1789 [No. 741
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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February 27, 1789
Smith Gayner having taken the Penn known by the name of LONG MORASS, late in the possession of John Gayner, Sr., he continues to take in stock to pasture at the usual prices.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CORNWALL CHRONICLE
No. 820] SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1789 [No. 741
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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Montego Bay, February 28, 1789
All persons indebted to the late Copartnership of Longlands and Reynolds, Alexander Longlands and Co. or Longlands and Smith, are requested to make the earliest payment, that the subscribers may be enabled to settle all the accounts depending among them.
ALEX. LONGLANDS
DAVID SMITH
WILLIAM PATTINSON
They have for Sale, a new House, which will be finished in about two months, situated between that of I. L. Winn, Esq. now building, and that tenanted by Ann Palmer.--- A House in the New-Town, at present in the possession of Thomas Alves, Esq. with a lot of land behind it; and almost 1 1/2 acres of land opposite, planted in Scotch and Guinea Grass, binding north on Church Street, and south on the Creek, east on land possessed by Mr. Colin Watson, and west on Ralph Montague, Esq.
And at their Store, all the remainder of their stock in trade.
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Falmouth, Trelawny, February 26, 1789
All persons having demands against the estate of Mrs. MARY SCHAW, late of this town, deceased, will be pleased to render in a state thereof to the subscribers . . .
To be sold, a Dwelling House and Out Offices, with the yard well fenced, where Mrs. Schaw resided previous to her decease; also a Post-Chaise, and tree Carriage Horses.
Apply to
ROBERT KERR or JAMES BROWN
Executors to the estate of Mary Schaw deceased
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February 27, 1789
To be Sold at Public Vendue
On Wednesday the 11th of March next, all the household furniture of the late John Philip Bateler, Esq. deceased at his house on the Race Course near Green Island.
HENRY RANDALL
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POST-OFFICE
Montego Bay, February 12, 1789
In consequence of the numerous applications at this office for Letters by Merchant Ships, the subscriber is induced to request the different Commanders, in future, to send their letters to be delivered by him, agreeable to law, as he does not wish to be considered an accessory to the suppression of Letters entrusted to their care.
BEN. DAVIS
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Montego Bay, February 27, 1789
JUST LANDING
From the Schooner Industry, Captain Campbell, from Georgia, and for sale by
Daniel Mac Intyre
Boards, shingles, staves, rice
TO BE SOLD, said Schooner Industry, burthen 74 tons, with bow to, etc. as she arrived from sea. For terms apply to Mr. George Edwards, or as above
JAMAICA
KINGSTON
February 28
Last Monday afternoon, a dreadful fire broke out at Papine, in Liguanea, the property of the Hon. James Wildman, Esq. which in a short time totally destroyed the whole of the valuable works on that estate, together with 20 hogsheads of sugar, and a few puncheons of rum, notwithstanding very speedy and powerful assistance was afforded by the neighbouring inhabitants. The amount of the damage is computed at no less a sum than £15,000 currency, but providentially no lives were lost.
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A very smart concussion of the earth was felt, in this town, about 10 minutes before two o'clock, in the afternoon of Monday last. The undulatory motion of the ground continued for near half a minute, and the shock then seemed to pass off in a direction from east to west, with a noise resembling the rolling of distant carriages. This awful phenomenon was happily attended with no mischief of material consequence.
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Monday last eight seamen having been taken up for riotous behavior on board the vessel to which they belonged, and being carried before the sitting magistrate, were, after a due examination, committed to the Workhouse to hard labour.
Same evening, about 14 desperate ruffians, who had committed divers outrages at different houses in West Street, by assaulting and beating the inhabitants, and plundering them of their property, were apprehended by a strong party of the Town Guard, and lodged in the cage, where they continued until next morning; when they were carried before the sitting Magistrates, who after a strict examination, sent the whole of them to the House of Correction 14 days. These fellows, as it would appear, are part of a dangerous gang of freebooters.
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Some days ago, an experiment was made in this harbour, on board the ship Henniker, Captain Harrison, with one of Mr. Roach's hydraulic machines, having a silly end your 22 feet long, and two inches and a half diameter.
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The following melancholy accident happened in this harbor about four days ago: a Schooner going through the channel, nearly opposite to Fort Augusta, the Captain of her being at the helm, was knocked overboard, through the violence of the breeze, which at that time prevailed: the vessel indeed came to an anchor, but dragging considerably, could afford him no assistance. The unfortunate man had been 15 minutes in the water, and was just sinking, when providentially a man of war's sailing by from Fort Augusta, the seamen laid out their oars, and he catching one of them, was saved. He was immediately taken to Port Royal, rubbed in salt, and, we are happy to add, by reason of the above, and other means being used, he is said to be in a fair way of recovery.
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We hear the old barracks, in front of the Parade of this town, are shortly to be taken down, and new ones erected in their stead, which are to be built on a plan more commodious and convenience than the former.
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MARRIED.
On Sunday evening, Mr. Ninian Petrie to Miss Elizabeth McDougal.
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DIED.
In this town doctor John Felsted and Mrs. McLean.
In Port Royal mountains, J. Penny, Esq..
At the Bay of Honduras, Captain Joseph Everett, an old inhabitant of this town (Kingston)
Lately in St. Thomas in the East, much regretted by all who knew him, Mr. William Jordan, Millwright.
Early this morning, at Shortwood estate, in Liguanea, Mr. John Thompson, late of this town, Tavern-keeper.
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MONTEGO BAY, March 7
Yesterday se'nnight arrived at Black River, the ship Grand Vale, Captain Bain, in 51 days from Glasgow; and the day following, the ship Lucea, Captain Wilson in 52 days from the same port.
Sunday arrived the brig Favourite, Captain Wilson, from Whitehaven and Waterford, in seven weeks and two days.
The same day arrived at Martha Brae, the ship Jarrett, Captain Birch, from Bristol and Cork.
Arrivals from this island:
On the ninth of January, at Waterford, the ship Wilson, Captain Thompson, after a passage of 12 weeks.
At Bristol: the Fame, Moyes.
At Wilmington (N.C.) Eliza, Goddard; and Minerva, Morgan.
Tuesday arrived at Martha Brae, the Schooner Daniel, Captain Martin, from Africa, with 117 slaves, consigned to Francis Grant Esq.
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Montego Bay, March 6, 1789
To be Let, on a Building Lease,
A well situated lot of LAND, in this town, opposite the house of Mr. William Coates.
Apply to David McHardie
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Montego Bay, March 6, 1789
MRS. McFEE
Begs leave to inform her friends, and the public in general, that she has rented that airy and commodious House lately tenanted by Mr. Thomas Harper, which she has opened as a LODGING-HOUSE, where gentlemen from the country may be furnished with Beds, and Stabling for their horses at reasonable terms. At few Young Gentleman forming a Mess, may be accommodated by the Year, Month, or Quarter.
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Windsor Castle, St. James's, March 5, 1789
FOR SALE
Five Spells of STEERS
Fit for immediate work
JOHN WHITTAKER
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Montego Bay, March 6, 1789
For CHARLESTON
The SHIP
HOPEWELL,
John Williamson, master:
Will sail on the 22nd instant
For freight or passage, apply to the Captain onboard, or
THOMAS PRICE
Who has for sale White Oak Staves, Pitch Pine Boards, Tar, etc.
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March 6, 1789
CLOCK and WATCH-MAKING
The subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he carries on the above businesses, at Martha Brae Point, in the street leading to Salt Marsh.. . .
FRANCIS KERR
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St. James's, March 6, 1789
All persons having demands against Mr. Alexander H. Hutchon, late of this parish, please render their accounts to
THOMAS HARPER & Co.
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Hanover, March 6, 1789
TO BE SOLD
On reasonable terms, and with an indisputable Title, that pleasant and healthy Po_ink, known by the name of ALBION, late the property of Dr. Robert Brands, deceased, binding on Tryal and Blue Hole estates, and the sea, consisting of about 50 acres of land, part in provisions, and the remainder in guinea grass pasture, divided by stone walls. There are on the premises a very neat, strong built Dwelling House, that has withstood the violence of all the hurricanes which have happened of late years, good Out-Houses, and a Pigeon House was stocked. The purchaser may be accommodated with any part of the household furniture he may choose, at a reasonable rate.
Also to be sold, at the same place, sundry stock, viz. at very excellent high bred stallion, got by Goldfinger, out of Clio; a well known hybrid mare, late Sir Simon Clark's, several horses, colts, and a small flock of sheep.
The subscriber will be at Albion every Saturday-- a line last there, at Flint River Post Office, or at John Cunningham's store, Montego Bay, with be duly attended to.
JAMES BRANDS, Acting Executor
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Montego Bay, February 27, 1789
RAN AWAY
From the subscriber, during the R_ees in March 1788, at Negro boy named PORTIUS, Mark D. W. on each shoulder, and walked lame from the effects of crab yaws or chigres. He was purchased in August 1786, from Mr. Daniel Wilde. Whoever secures said boy, and lodges him in any workhouse in this island, shall receive 5 pounds reward, and a further reward of 10 pounds, on proving by whom he is harbored.
MACLAURIN GILLIES
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February 26, 1789
STRAYED
From Brandon Hill Penn, a red brindled cow. Reward from
R. ROBERTSON
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A List of Runaway Slaves in Trelawny Work-House, March 2, 1789
(additional)
Scotland to Arch. Gordon, St. John's, a Creole, says he is a carpenter.
Kitty to J. Kilman, a Coromantee
Jack to William Vincent, a Creole.
Will to Fraser a free mulatto, a Creole.
Sworn to by Peter Brown, supervisor of Trelawny workhouse, before Thomas Wheatle
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LIST of RUNAWAYS in Kingston Work-House, February 27 , 1789
[in addition to previous list]
1789
February 11, Richard to W. Jones, Negril Point, a Creole.
February 14, a young Negro fellow, name, owner, and country unknown, he either cannot, or will not speak a word, Duncan's.
February 21, William to John Anderson, Annotto Bay, Moco
Delia to the estate of W. P. Browne, deceased, a Moco.
February 24, Brentford to Paul Phipps
December to James Frankson, Spanish Town
Brumpton to William Dickson
Sworn to by Joseph Hiram Coakley, clerk to Kingston workhouse, before Peter Breton
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LIST OF RUNAWAYS in the Spanish Town Workhouse, February 26, 1789
[additional list]
1789
February 21, Quaro, a Creole, to French
February 23, Titus, a Moco, to Horlock
Queen, at Chamba, to S. C. Jackson
John, a Nago, to McTaggart
February 24, Britain, a Congo, to Graham
sworn to by William Nevinson, supervisor and keeper of St. Catherine's workhouse, before D. Douglass
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List of Runaways in St. Ann's Workhouse, March 1, 1789
(additional)
February 22, Tom to William P. Browne, deceased, a Congo
February 25, Jenny (Jeane) to William Tracey Bucknor.
Sworn to by Joseph Clark, supervisor before William Bolt
THE
CORNWALL CHRONICLE
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JAMAICA GENERAL ADVERTISER
No. 821] SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1789 [No. 742
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
No new items
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CORNWALL CHRONICLE
No. 821] SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1789 [No. 742
MONTEGO-BAY, JAMAICA Printed by JAMES FANNIN
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JAMAICA
KINGSTON, March 7
Monday se'nnight the new invented hydraulic machine, near the bottom of Duke Street, was tried in the presence of the Fire Wardens, and other Inhabitants of this parish, and it was found capable, with the labor of a single person only, of supplying an engine, which, by computation, discharged 170 gallons of water per minute. The Fire Wardens were so well satisfied with the experiment, that, we are assured, they are determined to fix a similar machine in each of the public wells throughout the town.
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It is understood, that the Gentlemen of the Army will finish the Theatrical campaign for this Court, on Friday the 13th instant with Mr. Holmes much esteemed tragedy of Douglas, which is to be performed, with all the ancient dresses, for the benefit of that veteran son of Thespis, D. B. Roberts.
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The Stage-Coach recently established between Kingston and Spanish Town, appears in a way to meet with wide merited success by the daily increase in the number of passengers; a circumstance equally gratifying to the proprietors, and proving the utility of the undertaking. Public encouragement can alone secure the continuance of such an accommodation, and where that is so well deserved, there is reason to hope it will not be withheld.
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The monthly Subscription Concert at Harmony Hall on Wednesday, gave great satisfaction to a very brilliant and crowded audience, of which he Honour the Lt. Governor. . made a part. Generally speaking it was by far the best Concert given here these last 10 years, and displayed the abilities of the performers in a very favorable light; but the admirable talents of Signior Peppe justly entitle him to particular mention. His hearers were unanimous in showing the warmest tokens of approbation.
DIED.
In Spanish town, Miss Margaret Sinclair a very old and respectable inhabitant.
In this town (Kingston), Mr. Archibald McEwen, tailor;
and Mr. Toro, of the Portuguese Jews
at Port Maria, Mr. William Bulkeley, carpenter.
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MONTEGO BAY, March 14
The Sybil, Henderson; Mercury, Hawkins; and Mary, Tomlinson; from Bristol and Cork, arrived at Morant Bay on the first instant.
The latter having stayed some time at Dominica, a captain informs, that Prince William Henry had not taken his departure for England, though he was indeed expectation of receiving instructions to that purport, either by the Packet or by a frigate.
Captain Tomlinson further adds, that fortifications on a very extensive scale, are carrying on at Prince Rupert's Bay which, in a very short time, will render it of the utmost importance to Great Britain.
At Grenada, great improvements are making in the harbour, for the security of shipping, during the Hurricane months
Entered at the Custom House, Port Antonio, the 27th of February, the Oracabessa, Burton, from London.
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By a letter from St. Kitts, dated the 13th of February information is received that the present year's harvest of sugar, in that island, which was some time ago expected to yield about 16,000 hogsheads will not now produce above one fourth part of that quantity, owing to the dismal ravages made among the canes by a most pernicious insect called the Borer.
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Tuesday last came on at Martha Brae, the election of Churchwardens and Vestrymen, for the parish of Trelawny, when the following gentlemen were chosen:
Churchwardens: John Stogdon and John Whittaker
Vestrymen: G. H. Clarke, John Fowler, G. G. Barrett, Robert Minto, J. V. Dunn, H. N. Jarrett, John Gayner, Malcolm Beveridge, Edward Knowles, Urquhart Gillespie.
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The same day arrived the ship Orange Valley, Captain Watson, from Virginia, in 23 days.
Last Tuesday se'ennight, sailed from Savanna- la-Mar, the ship Fanny, Captain Wood, for Philadelphia.
The schooner Betsey, Ogilvie, is arrived at Black River, from Carolina.
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DIED.
On board the ship Orange Valley, just after she came to an anchor, last Tuesday, Samuel Libert, Esq.-- Being afflicted some months ago with a paralytic stroke, a voyage to the Continent of America was recommended. He departed in the above vessel, but obtained no relief by the change of climate. His remains were brought on shore, and interred the next day in the churchyard. Montego Bay, March 9, 1789
Notice is hereby Given,
That the St. James's Regiment of Foot Militia will be reviewed by the Honorable Major General Palmer, on Monday the 13th of April next.
Thomas Reid, Jun. Colonel.
Montego Bay, March 9, 1789
JUST IMPORTED
for sale by the subscribers, red and white oak staves, and cypress shingles
David Smith & Co.
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March 20, 1789
IMPORTED
and for sale by
J. Ingram & Co.
timber, planks, boards, shingles, etc..
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Rock, Trelawny, March 12, 1789
IMPORTED
from North Carolina and New Brunswick
boards, planks, shingles, turpentine, mackerel, salmon in barrels, lamp oil in barrels
JOHN MITCHELL, senior and junior
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March 5, 1789
All persons to whom the estate of HENRY FRASER, (late Overseer on Windsor Lodge) was indebted, are requested to send in their accounts to the subscribers immediately, that the residue of his property may be speedily remitted to his Relations in Scotland.
JOHN PERRY, JOHN McBEAN, Executors
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Virgin Valley, February 23, 1789
RAN AWAY
From this estate the 20th December last, a Negro man named
Quamina, of the Coromantee country, yellow complexion, he is a cooper by trade, was bought from William Balfour, Esq. last crop, and has formerly worked at Falmouth. It is supposed he is lurking near Cambridge estate, Trelawny, where he has connections. Two Pistoles reward.
JOHN PERRY
N. B. It Is Requested of the Supervisors only to confine him till sent for, as he cannot stand the workhouse discipline.
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Alexander Ricketts, Esq. Attorney at Law, Montego Bay
Matthew Parris, Esq. Martha Brae
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Pennymore, March 13, 1789
Lately came to this Settlement, near Flint River, a Negro fellow who says his name is Billy, and that he belongs to a Mr. E. Robertson, near Martha Brae: he is a Creole, about 35 years of age. . .
ROBERT CLERK
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St. Elizabeth's, February 27, 1789
RAN AWAY
From the subscriber, in the month of November last, a creole Negro fellow named JOE, by trade a Taylor; he is elderly and stout-made, has lost all his toes off the left foot.
SAM BLAKE
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RUNAWAYS in CLARENDON GAOL, December 16, 1788
Cuffee, or Johnny, a Creole boy, formerly advertised to Roberts or Clark, but supposed to belong to the Spring estate, Hanover, the property of Montague James, Esq., deceased.
Sworn to by Alexander Harvie, clerk to J. Burd, Deputy Marshal, before THO. POOL
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List of Runaway Negro and other slaves confined in Portland Gaol, February 16, 1789
September 3, 1787 Ben to Abercrombie, a Creole
January 21, 1789 Port Royal, owner unknown, a Nago
Joseph Thompson, Deputy marshal and keeper of Portland Gaol, swore to this list before William Anderson Orgill, by Com.
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List of RUNAWAYS in the Spanish Town Workhouse, March 5, 1789
(additional)
Feb 28, 1789, Jupiter, a Creole, to Rutherford
Jack, a Mongola, to Garrett
Mar 2, 1789, Jenny, a Creole, to Sukey Tarp
Quashie, a Coromantee, to G. Newland
William Nevinson, supervisor and keeper of St. Catherine's warehouse swore to list before D. Douglass
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Runaway slaves in Westmoreland Workhouse, March 9, 1789
(additional)
1789
Jan 28, Cambridge to John Robertson, a Moco
Feb 27, Tob or Betty Mills, says she is free, a Creole
March 2, James to Egypt estate Westmoreland, a Creole
Sworn to by James Crawford, Supervisor, before William Arthur
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List of Runaways in St. Ann's Work House, March 3, 1789
(additional)
March 3, 1789, Quasheba to Tucker, St. Ann's
Joseph Clark supervisor, swore before William Bolt
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LIST OF SLAVES in Black River Work House, March 8 , 1789
(additional)
March 4, 1789, Quaw, a Creole, says he belongs to Thomas Archer, Charlottenburg
sworn to by Andrew Murray, Supervisor
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