The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-05-05 00:00:00, page 3

To the inhabitants of the British Colonies on the continent
of North-America, now in rebellion, of every rank, order
and denomination ; excepting always such persons, who, un
der the usurped forms of trial, have tyrannically and inhu
manly been infirumental in executing and putting to death
any of his Majesty's loyal fubjeds.
GREAT-BRITAIN having manifefted the sincerity of her
affectionate and conciliatory intentions, in removing for
ever your pretended grounds of difeontent, by repealing a
mong other statutes, those relating to the duty on tea, and
the alterations in the government of Mafl^chufett's Bay, and
by exempting for ever, not only the continental, but the in
sular colonies, from parliamentary taxation ; it is with much
pleasure we make known to you, that we have received a
commission, under the Great Seal of Great-Britain, which
has for its objects, the removal of distrusts by the remission
cf offences—the restoration of the benefits of an extensive
commerce —the enabling the constitutional officers of govern
ment to re-assume their functions (that you may again enjoy
your former local legislatures) and the confirmation of your
rights, liberties and privileges.
The door is thus again thrown open (if happily you are
disposed to avail yourfeives of the opportunity it affords) for
commencing negociations, which may instantly terminate the
zniferies of your country.
We do therefore by the authority in us vested, hereby in
vite all the colonies in rebellion, separately as such, of any
associations of men therein, to depute proper persons (for
whom on application fafe conducts shall be given) to make io
us, jointly or separately, or in our absence to our Council,
(compoled ofthe following members, viz. The ri^ht honoura
ble Lieutenant-General Charles Earl Cornwallis ; his Excellen
cy James Robertson, Esquire, Captain-General and Governour
in chief of the Province of New York; Josiah Martin, Esquire,
Captain-General and Governor in chief of the Province of
North Carolina; William Franklin, Esquire, Captain-General
and Governor in chief of the Province of New-Jersey ; the
honourable Andrew Elliot, Esquire, Lieutenant-Governour of
the said Province of New-York ; William Smith, Esquire,
Chief-Juftice of the said Province of New-York ; Frederick
Smyth, Esquire, Chief- luftice ofthe said Province of New-Jer
sey ; and John Tabor Kempe, Esquire, His Majesty's Attorney
General of the said Province of New-York ; or to the Gene
ral officer commanding the King's troops in any ofthe Provin
ces) all such proportions refpeding the state ofthe said Pro
vinces, modes, or forms of government ; or touching the laws
by which they are affected ; and refpeding such arrangements
and regulations, as may tend to the advantage and liability of
the several colonics and provinces ; and to a lading union with
each of them respectively with Great-Britain, upon the princi
ples of the constitution, which his Majesty's fubjedts shall be
desirous to confer upon, or lay, through us, before the King
for his royal consideration, and that of his Parliament.
And for the contqlation of the friends of peace, and the re
union of the Empire, as well as for the encouragement of all
who, in future, may adopt the fame sentiments, and by their
immediate exertions and example, aflift in accomplishing so
definable an event ; we declare it to be the intention of Great-
Britain by the Blessing of God, to contend for the Interests of
the Colonists as inseparably connected with her own, so that
they will neither be left a prey to the rapacious avarice of their
domeftick persecutors, nor to the deep and insidious designs of
their pretended friends and allies.
And while the loyal are exhorted to persevere in thejr inte
grity forthe preservation of their country, its religion and li
berties ; we avow to others of every order, who having so long
listened to the counsels that preferred war to peace, are enabled
by their past experience to decide on the folly of that destruc
tive choice, our anxious desire for their immediate acceptance
of this invitation.—As Great Britain in this contest of arms,
ever mindful of your defeent and connection, has spared what
it was and still is in her power to destroy, and now only wishes
as an affectionate parent, to refeue you from the cruel and ty
rannical usurpations, which your leaders are Struggling to
fapport for fclfilh and corrupt ends, and at your rifle of being
delivered over to Popifh and arbitrary nations.
Having thus announced the benevolent purposes of our com
mission, we do hereby further declare, to the inhabitants of
Penfylvannia, the three lower counties on the Delaware,
New-Jersey, that part of New-York still in revolt, Connecticut
and Rhode-Ifland, separately as Provinces, or to any associa
tion of men therein, who shall, on or before the firft day of
July next ensuing, declare their abhorrence of the rebellion,
separate from its councils, and afterwards demean themselves
as dutiful and peaceable fubjeCts of his Majesty's government,
that we shall be ready to grant them pardon for all past trea
sons, and the full benefits of the King's clemency, as before
recited ——We do also make the fame offers of pa.don
and benefits to the inhabitants ofthe other more southern and
eastern Colonies in rebellion, or to any associations of men
therein, who shall, on or-before the firft day of August next
enfuihg, declare and aft in the manner aforementioned, and
afterwards persevere in the like dutiful and loyal behaviour.
If any shall be so hardy and desperate as to contemn the
proffered clemency of their Sovereign, the liberality ofthe na
tion, and the means and mediation we now tender for effect
ing the mutual reconciliation of countrymen with each other;
and the equitable adjustment and composure of their differen
ces and ferments; they are hereby warned of the aggravation
of such guilt; and most earnestly implored to Ihun the punish
ment ordained by the laws of their country, and which, when
restored to their free course, will be inflicted for their treafbii
able offences.
And that these intimations, which so highly concern the
people in the revolted diftriCts, may not be concealed from them,
to the danger and ruin of any person in the future operations,
or at the final conclusion of the war ; we require all officers,
civil and military, to be aiding and assisting with us in the
publication thereof, and in the execution of our commission,
and of all the powers and matters therein contained.
GIVEN under our Hands and Seals at the City of New-
York, this Twenty-ninth Day of December, in the
Twenty-jirf Year of His Majesty's Reign.
H. CLINTON," (L. S.)
Mt. ARBUTHNOT, (L. S.)
By their Excellencies Command,
Daniel Coxe, p. Secretary.
INTENDING to leave the Province and return to England
in the course of a few months, 'tis requeued that all those
whose accounts are due, will make immediate payment; for such as
are not fettled, or put into a mode for payment before the 20th
®f May, will unavoidably then be left in the hands of an attorney
> 3recover. J PARKER & CO.
CbaCfQn, March 21,, 1781.
3, their Excellencies Sir HENRY Clinton, Knight of the most
Honourable Order of the Bath, General and Commander in
Chief of all his Majesty's Forces within the Colonies lying on the
Atlantick Ocean, from Nova-Scotia to life,-Florida, inclufroe,
&c. &c. ^c. —And Mariot Arbuthnot, Esquire, Vice-
Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief of bis Ma
iefly's Ships and Vessels employed in North- America, ^c. Wc.
His Majesty's Commissioners for refloring Peace to the
Colonies and Plantations in North-America, and for granting
Pardon to such of his Maje/ly'k fubjetls now in Rebellion, as
Jball deserve the Royal Mercy, &c.
A DECLARATION,
F ° r LONDON,
To fail with the firft Convoy,
The Ship Calvert,
Capt. Thomas Beilby;
Burthen 3°° ton h mounts 14 carriage guns, with
men answerable, a flout fall failing vessel, has
good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to
the laid Captain on board at the Fish-Market Wharf, or
GREENWOOD & LEGGE, No. 44, on the Bay.
N. B. A few calks of best LONDON PORTER and some
COALS, to be fold on board the said ship.
\ Q For LOND SN,
"f' 'At! )the frft, or without Convoy, agreeable
to the Shippers,
The ship mars ?
Capt. Walter Dowdall ;
^'fr_-,-,A, Burthen about 250 tons, being well armed, and
having near one half of her cargo already on board. Those who wish
to become fllippers, may be accommodated with a partial insurance
already made, by applying to Ms. William Smith on the Bay, or
Parker, & Co. Eedon's Alley.|
4 For LONDON,
Th^ Ship LONDO N,
Joseph Richardson, Master;
4 Mounts twenty 6 and 9 pounders, men anfwer
^^'"''U able, to fail with or without convoy, one half of
her cargo already engaged, and is now ready to
&L^^ta=-=take in the remainder. For freight of rice, indi
go, tobacco, &c. apply to JOHN & ADAM TUNNO.
N. B. Most excellent accommodations for passengers.
For B RISTO L,
To.fail -with or -without Convoy,
The Ship Torbay,
^ ==re John Mathie, Master;
Burthen about 750 barrels of rice, part of her cargo already engaged
for freight of the remainder, or for passage, apply to said master on
board, or to THOMAS INGLIS.
Q For LONDON,
With Convoy,
The Brigantine T ART AR,
Oliver Coates, Master;
Burthen about 1200 Barrels of Rice, mounting 10 fix Pound
ers, Men answerable. For Freight or Passage, apply to the
Captain on board the said Brig, lying at Burn's Wharf, or to
, William Smith, No. 33, Bay.
To be Let for One, Two or Three Years, and Entered upon the
13th Day of next Month,
r rHAT large LOT in Meeting-street, known generally by
the name of Marley's Stables, 252 feet deep, and 100 feet
front, with the following buildings thereon, viz. a convenient flore,
properly fitted, fronting the street, No. 114; two dwelling-houses
within the yard, large and commodious flables that will contain 200
horses, with fodder houses, and every othef conveniency proper for a
hostler. Apply in Broad-street, No. 64, to
4^6, 1781. FRANCES S. PINCKNEY.
THE subscriber is under the indiipenfable necessity of ac
i quainting those who are indebted to him, or to the estates for
which he is concerned, That unless they difeharge the interest due on
their debts, and renew their bonds by the firft day of June next, he
will endeavour to recover from them both the principal and interest.
Those who have made crops, he experts will pay the whole of their
debts.THOMAS SMITH.
Goofrereef April 2,7, 1781.1
WILLIAM BENNIE,
BEING returned to this province, takes the liberty to inform
his friends in particular, and the publick in general, that he
carries on the Baking Business at No. 12, Tradd-ftreet, and would
be much obliged to his former customers for the continuance of their
favours, as he will make it his study to give general fatisfa&ion.
N. B. Masters of vessels, merchants and others, may be supplied
with Ship Bread, Butter and Milk Biiket, in any quantity, on the
shortest notice.f
RUN away from the subscriber about a mouth ago, a smart,
artful and sensible negro boy named JEMMY, late the pro
perty of the Widow Stoutenburgh, deceased ; he is about 12 or 13
years old, has a fear upon his right ancle, is well acquainted with the
town, and had oh when he went away, a check shirt, a green cloth
jacket and brown cloth breeches, but it is probable he has changed
his dress before this time. If any person will give information of
him so as he may be taken, shall receive Two Dollars reward;
and all masters of vessels and others are hereby cautioned not to har
bour or carry him off the province; if they do, they shall be prose
cuted as far as the law extends. GEO. COOKE,
No. 2, Legare-ftreet*
N. B. By description he was seen about a week ago on Hampftead
Hill, in a white coat. Charl,own, April 27, 1781. +h
THE subscriber, cenftrained by the refufal of those largely
indebted to him, to pay even a part of the arrears of inter, due
on their long-handing engagements, notwithstanding his repeated so
licitations, Will fell his PLANTATION on Charleftown Neck, three
miles dillant from this capital, containing in high land and inarfh 300
acres, always reputed to be the best tra& in the parish. The whole of
the high land is inclofed by substantial ditches, and only 60 acres of it
were ever planted; and although about 50 acres more have been
cleared by the army, during its encampment thereon in the siege,
there is plenty of timber remaining for every plantation purpole.
The dwelling-house is large and commodious, having fix rooms on
the firft floor, and garrets above, with a piazza 64 feet in front, as
well as on the east fide thereof, and was completely repaired some
years ago, at a great expence. The out-buildings, confining of kitch
en, overseers-house, barn, dairy, coach-hoafe, liable, and every other
neceflary and convenient office, have been eroded since, with the
best materials.
The trad hath two landings on Ashley-river, accessible to a schoo
ner ; and as the elevated and airy situation renders it an eligible place
of residence, on the score of health and pleasure ; so the advantages
arising from FARMING in general, or an attention to the article of
HAY alone, in the neighbourhood of the capital, fufficiently recom
mend it as a place of profit. ROBERT WILLIAMS.
Who once more tequefts all persons indebted to him, to difeharge
their long arrears of interest, and renew their bonds and securities to
his fatisfartion, by the 20th inflant : And those, who having paid
him a Shilling or fix pence in the pound in the depreciated currency,
without the lead pretension of insolvency, and thereby put the re
mainder into their own pockets, are called upon to remedy so obvious
an injury, by fettling the balance due to him in like manner, on or
before that day ; bn failure whereof he is determined to do himfelf
justice, by suing every person concerned, without diflinrtion. *c.
r [ 'HE subscriber has given up his store in Elliott-street, and
I taken a large store, &c. on Greenwood's wharf, facing the
scale-house, where he will be highly obliged to the publick in general
and his friends in particular, for their custom in the few articles he
deals in, viz. Sugar and Coffee, rum, brandy, gin, wines, corks, all
forts of glass ware, Queen's ware plates, diflies, tureens, bowls, &c.
also all forts of tin ware, and a neat assortment of camp kettles, fifh
kettles, stew and saucepans, speaking trumpets and lanthorns, codfifh
and potatoes. He has very good accommodation for the florage of
tobacco and country produce, and will do the utmost justice toghofe
that will employ him in the Factorage ' Way. Bread, flour and por
ter very reasonable. tfa GEORGE THOMSON.
MR. SAMPSON CLARKE, of Charleftown, Merchant,
having aligned all his estate, real and personal, as also his
books of accounts, to us the fubfcribers,in trust for all and singular bis
private creditors; Notice is hereby given, That fiich creditors
are required to furnifh us with dates of their several and refpertive
demands, within fix months from the date hereof, as immediately
thereafter a dividend will be made by us among his said credi
tors. Notice is hereby also further given to them indebted to said
Clarke, that unless they do immediately pay their refpertive accounts,
they will be put in suit without farther application being made to
them. WILLIAM GREENWOOD,
Cbarleftown, April 12, WII LIAM DUGUID,
1781. f JOHN TELFAIR.
To be Sold at Private Sale,
AVery valuable PLANTATION on Wando river, nine
miles from Charleflown, containing 900 acres, supposed to
have on it as much firewood and timber as any trart of the size with
in market difiance of the town; also a valuable PLANTATION in
Goofecreek of 900 acres, and another PLANTATION in St. Ste
phen's Parifli, as valuable as any in that part of die country; likewise
a HOUSE and LOT, No. 1, in Gcorge-flfeet. Apply, in Hazells
street, No. 8, to % ISAAC DUBOSE.
TH E subscriber, as surviving Executor of the estate of
Miles Brewton, Esq; deceased, requests the favour of all
persons indebted to that estate, to difeharge their debts forthwith,
in order to enable him to make remittances to the creditors thereof
in Great-Britain; and for the mote speedily efferting the fame, he
gives notice, that several very valuable add improved PLANTA
TIONS on both sides the Savannah river, arid near the town of
Savannah, (being part of the landsmf said estate) are for sale, for
bills of Exchange, or otherwise, as may be agreed on.
f CHARLES PINCKNEY, fen.
Who has several valuable LOTS of LAND, in excellent situations
for trade, in Charleftown, to let out on building leases; also, some
good Negro Tradesmen, to hire out by the month. And further
requests those who are indebted to him on his own private account,
to pay off their debts. Charleftown, March 20th, 1781.
A ROBBERY! ~
A STORE in Church-street was broke open on last Thurs
day night, and robbed of sundries, amqngft which was a piece
of scarlet Kerfeymire, Containing 34^ yards, a pair of Silver Shoe
Buckles Artois pattern, a polished Leather Snuff Box lined with lead,
a half worn fuperfine dra§ Broad Cloth Frock, with figured gilt but
tons, the fore parts faced with cloth of the fame, but the body net
lined, buttons at the sleeves, and a hole in one or both elbows.
Whoever will return these articles to the Printers,, .or give in
formation where they may be found, shall receive a reward of FIVE
GUINEAS, or in proportion for any part ; and for difeovering the
thief or thieves, a reward of THREE GUINEAS, by applying as
above. Chiri flown, Ma- 1, 1781. f'
ry^HE Publick are informed, that proper heps have been taken to
I remove from the Sugar-house, every cause of an epidemical
disorder, which prevailed there some time ago.
All Negroes who are, or may run away from their Owners, when
taken up, are to be secured in said house, and a lift cf their names
published every month.
The Inhabitants of Charleflown, of the Country, and all maflers
and commanders of transports or merchant ships, are hereby order
ed to deliver to the keeper of the Sugar-house, every negro in their
f>offeffion that is not their property, as great numbers are detained
rom their real owners, by persons having no light or title to them.
Whoever employs a negro that has not a ticket from his or her
proper owner, after this Publick Notice, will be taken into custody,
and prosecuted according to law.
By Order of the Commandant,
JAMES CLITHERALL, ) ,
ROBERT BALLINGALL,} Commissioners
THOMAS INGLIS, )
Charlestown, March 22, 1781.
MR Joseph Abrahams having assigned over all and lin
gular his bonds, notes, and books of accounts to the Sub
scribers, for the benefit of his creditors; they have to requefl that
those who are indebted to him as aforefaicl, will call on Mr. Hepburn,
Attorney at Law, No. 94, Bhurch-ftreet, and difeharge the fame,
without delay, as no farther indulgence can possibly be given.
ZEPH. KINGSLEY.
April s, 17811 JOHN GREEN.
T HE fine En ^ liffi Horse LOFTY, the
propeity of the' sequestered estate of
Arthur Middleton, Esq; will cover this season
at Spring-Gro^e plantation, at Five Guineas
eac h mare, and half a Guinea to the groom.
JESUIT will cover at the fame place, at
Three Guineas each mare, and a Crown to the
groom. Jefait was got by old Friar, out of a
-v^Mt-U;.^ m- = high bred imported riiare, is 15 hands high, of
a fine form, and was esteemed as fleet as any horse ever bred in this
province ; he is now rising eleven years old, and perfectly found.
Good pasturage for the mares, and great care will be taken of
them ; but they must be at the rifle of their owners, and none will be
received without the money. LACEY HARRISON, Groom. +
Commissary General's Office, No. 59, ^ueen-Jlreet.
TpHE Farmers and Planters that are in possession of good
I Hay, Corn Blades, or Rice Straw, are fequefted to bring
it to the Kiug's Forage Yard, at Gadsden's Wharf, where
they fliall receive a fair Market Price, in HARD DOLLARS,
for all they deliver.
N. B. Those who have not Carriage or Craft to bring it in,
shall be provided with the fame, upon applying to the Cffhx.
CharPjb<vn : March loth, ifi^,
BENTHAM & SUTCLIF FE,
At their Store in Broad-street, opposite Gadsden's Alley,
Have received in the lafl Vessels from LONDON,
A General Assortment of Glass, Queen's Ware and China;
also a neat Variety of Dry Goods luitable to the Season, and
Ironmongery of all Sorts, which they will difyofe bf on the troll
reasonable Terms for Calh, Produce or short Credit, by Wnoienuc cr
Retail. +
NICHOLAS SMITH, 4
No. 29, on the Bay, near the Exchange,
HAS JUST IMPORTED,
A Great variety of elegant JEWELLERY; tortaife-fhell
and japanned goods; gilt, inlaid, plated and other buckles;
plated spurs, a variety of coat and breast buttons, some High finifhed
fleel hilts for dress swords, a few pair of very genteel sconces and
small looking glasses, gilt and Reel trinkets, watch chains, brown,
and white thread hose, white, coloured and ofnaburg threads; ivory
combs, setts of fine shovels, tongs and pokers; pins, Whitechapel
needles, silver and pinchbeck thimbles, with various other article :,
wich he will fell on the very lowed terms, wholesale or retail, for
cash or government bills t
ALL persons who have any demands againll the eflate of
Stephen Miller, Esq; deceased, are, for the lall time, de
sired to give in an account of the fame to Brian Cap:, No. 84,
Church-street, on or before the firft day of June next, as after that
day the affairs of the said estate will be finally adjured with the se
veral legatees; tnd those who neglert this notice will be excluded
from payment.—Those indebted to the above ehate, are requeued to
par the fame immediately, or they will be sued without farther no-'
tice. # BRIAN CAPE, J
WILLIAM GLEN, jun.f
JOHN SYME, ( executors.
*b. "ROBERT DANIEL, )