American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-07-12

from saying, that now is the moment. Let chris
tans, and all the friends of humanity, Join heart &
hand, and purse; let experience, and wise counsel
lors, direct; YOUTH energy, and integrity, execute
all difficulties must vanIsh and my sagaciy on ii
that the Colony, founded on North American hu.
manty and liberality, will not be second to any in
its contributions to the happiness of man, and the
glory Of our God.
With the hope that all my actions will show how
much have had at heart the public good, and a
wish to approve, as we'll as to express myself your
friend.
/ have the honour to be,
Your obdt. and very humble servt.
r. F. STOCKTON.
Agreement for the CeSsion and Purchase Of Lands
entered into between the agents of The american
Colonization Society, and The King and Head men
Of Cafe Measurable.
Know all men, That this Contract, made on the
fifteenth day of December. in the year of our Lord
one Thousand eight hundred twenty one, between
King Peter, King George, King Zoda, and King
Long Peter their Princes and Head men. of The one
part; and Captain Robert F. Stockton * Eli Ayres.
of the other part, wnesseth, That whereas certain
persons Citizens of the United States of America,
are DESTROYS to establish themselves on The Western
Coast of Africa; and have invested Captain Robert
otOCklOH anu Eli hyfCS Will luli power W HCdl
with and purchase from US the said Kings, Princes,
and Head men, certain Lands viz: Dozoa Island,
and also all that portion OF Land bounded north and
west by the Atlantic ocean, on the south and east
by line drawn In a south east direction from the
north of Measurable river, We the said Kings
Princes, and Head men, being fully convinced of
the Pacific and Just views of the said Citizens Of
America, and being DESTROYS to reciprocate the
friendship and affection expressed for us and our
people, DO HEREBY, in consideration OF so much
paid in hand, viz: Six muskets, one box Beads, two
hogsheads Tobacco, one cask Gunpowder, six bars
Iron, ten iron Pots, one dozen Knives and Forks,
one dozen Spoons, six pieces blue Bafa, four Hats,
three Coats, three pair Shoes, one boz Pipes, one
key Nails, twenty Looking glasses, three pieces
three pieces Calico three Canes,
four Umbrellas, one box Soap, one barrel Rum n
And 10 be aid, the following; three casks Tobacco,
one box Pipes, three barrels Rum, twelve pieces
Cloth. six ba:j Iron, one box Beads, ifty Knives,
twenty Looking glasses, ten iron Pots different
sizes, twelve Guns, three barrels Gunpowder. one
1ozen Plates, one dozen knives and Forks. twenty
Hats, five casks Beef FIVE barrels Pork, ten barrels
Biscuit, twelve Decanters, twelve glass Tumblers |
md fifty Shoes. FoR EVER CEDE AND RELINeUlsHI
he above described Lands, with all thereto apper-
aiming or belonging, or reputed so belong to
Captain Robert L Stockton and Eli Ayres To
lave AND TO Ho.D the said Premises, for the |
Use OF these said Citizens of America. And WE, II
he said Kings, and Princes, and Head men, do |
urher pledge ouselves that We the lawful ow |
ers of the above described Land, without manner
It condition. Limitation, or other matter.
The contracting Parties pledge themselves to live
n peace and friendship for ever and do further
ontract, not to make war, or otherwise modest or
isturb each other.
We, the Kings, Princes, and Head men, for a
roper consideration by US received, do further
gree 10 build for the of the said Citizens of
America six large houses, any place selected by
lem within the above described tract of ceded
md. II
In WITNESS whereof, the said Kings, Princes
nd Head men, of the one part; and Capt. Robert
tockton and Eli Ayres, Of the other part do set
lelr hands to the Covenant, on the day and year
bove written, /,
(Signed)
King Peter X his mark.
King George, X his mark. |,
King Zoda, X his mark. If
King Long Peter, X his mark. :
King Governor, X his mark.
King Jimmy, X his mark. i;
(signed)
Captain Robert f. Stockton. !,
Eli Ayres, M. d.
fitness, (Signed)
John S. Mill,
Iohn Craig.