Lot D. Vansands

TO THE PUBLIC. ONE LOT D. VANSANDS has given notice that Samuel Dunham ran away from him on the 23d of May, and he forbids all persons to harbour, trust or employ him on penalty of the Law. Now, the truth is, said Vansands ran away from Samuel Dunham; as he agreed to let the boy board at his father's house, and after a short period, said Vansands took said apprentice away from his father, and boarded him in his own house - to which his father objected, and told Vansands that he should not remain with him unless he boarded with his father. This Vansands would not consent to, and therefore the boy left him with his father's consent and approbation. Thus it was that Vansands ran away from the boy, and his agreement too. One thing I would mention, the apprentice was not bound to him, and for this reason, if no other, Mr. Vansands will not be able to find any "penalty of the Law," unless in some Dutch law book. It is to be wished that this man was as upright as his namesake, righteous Lot of old, who fled from Zoar. I am informed that he intends to advertise the lad in New-York - and I hereby notify all persons, and said Vansands in particular, that if he inserts any such advertisement, I will take care of that writer, printer, and publisher, shall be dealt with as severely as the Law will permit. WILLIAM DUNHAM Jr. Middletown, June 7, 1826.–19