The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1782-04-24 00:00:00, page 1

In C O UNCI L,
19th April, 1782.
HIS Honour the Commandant having, yesterday, acquaint
ed the Board, that it was the wish of the Hono^bie I lente
nant-General Leslie that some mode might be d^ ifed to ^certain
the number of negroes in town, and their several owners paitu iti^r,,
and that tickets or passes might be granted them from some punhek
office, and, from time to time, renewed, that their numbers and
0v ners might be conlßmtly known : And the Commandant having
in' Tired the Board, that a hmilar arrangement b"d already taken
place in the army, and would, he apprehended, be attended with
many advantages, if adapted amongst thf inhabitants: The Board
Were penfed to order, that all owners of slaves in town, cr tac:r re
presentatives, do, on or before the firft dr.y of May next, deliver in
to Col. Robert Ballingall, the Commissioner of Claims, an ex:id
lift of the number of their slaves, with their names, sex and ages: And
Col. Ball^ngal, who will attend at his office, Na fl, in Queen
flreet, every day (Sundays excepted) from 9 o'clock in the fore
noon till 12 o'clock at noon, will furnMli them, gratis, with tickets
or passes fox their slaves, which will secure them from being appre
hended as vagrants : And such slaves as are found in town, with
out such tickets, or proper ones from some other publick depart
ment, after the eighth day of May next, will be apprehended as
vagrants, and employed upon the publick works: And ad free inu-
Jattoes and negroes are directed to apply to Col. Ballingall for
passes, to prevent their being taken up as vagrant slaves. Ine board
recommend to the inhabitants a ffri& obferyance of this regulation,
as it will tend to secure their slaves, and prevent their being clan
destinely taken away; and also to diftmguifh them from those of the
Rebels, which are intended to be employed in the pubiick depart
ments, in order that those of the Loyalists in that fervicc, whose
owners are desirous of taking them cut of that employ, indy be
restored to them as soon as their places can be fupphed by the others;
and will, in general, promote the better government of that class of
people. B, the Board,
THO. WINSTANLEY, Secretary.
WHEREAS repeated complaints have been made to me,
that the property of the enemy fequtdtered in my hands, is
clandefbnely carried away, and otherwise injured, I think it incum
bent <n me, in justice to the trull reposed in pie, to publish an extract
from the proclamation of tlie Right Honourable Earl Cornwallis, of
the 16th September 1780, that no person may plead ignorance in
future. And Ido hereby warn all persons, as they fliall answer for
the fame, at their peril, from injuring in any Planner, the property
of the enenr in my poffeflion, either by removing negroes on board
flips, carrying away the timber or other property, or molesting the
people employed by me And Ido require all the inhabitants who
^re in arrears for uoufe-rent or negro hire to my office, to pay the
foe up to the ill instant, to Mt. James Gordon, at his office,
No^i, Mcetir.g-flr.cet, on or before the 16th of this month, and
his receipt fhal be a fefficient discharge. JOHN CRUDEN.
, Charlfown, lOtb April, 1782.
textrdß from a Proclamation of the Right-Honourable Charles
Burl Cornwallis, 'Lieutenant-General of His Majefysforces, O'c.
. “ And I do hereby declare, that any person or persons obtruding
er impeding the said Commissioner in the execution of his duty, by
concealment or removal of any property he may he authorised to
seize or otherwise, shall, on convidion, be punished as aiding and
abetting rebellion. And if any person or persons shall make difeovery
where any effects are concealed or attempted to be carried away, or
shall give any necessary information to the said John Cuuden,
Inquire, To that effects belonging to a person whose estate is seques
tered may be secured, the person or persons giving such information
shall be most liberal} rewarded. And all officers civil and military,
and all persons whatsoever, are ftridly enjoined and required to aid
and affiftthe said John Cruden and his deputies in the execution of the
tuft reposed in him.
The above cuas given under his Lordfoifs hand and fealat
Head-Quarters, in the diftridi of kEaxfaw, in the Province of
„South- Carolina, the ,6tb of September, I,^o.
TO BE LET,
The HOUSE, No. 44, Broad-street. ||
Apply to William Greenwood, or William-Kerr-Ross#
HEAD-QUARTERS, Charlestown, iTb April, 1782.
O R D E RS.
CAPTAIN M'MAHON having obtained His Excellency
the Commander in Chief's permission to retire from the
post of Barrack-Master of Charleftown, Captain Baddeley,
of the Garrison Battalion, is appointed to succeed him ; Cap
tain Baddeley will therefore take upon him the charge of that
department, on the firft day of May next, to which period ah
tranfadions will be closed by Capt. M'Mahon.
J. STAPLETON, A. D. A. G.
BARRACK OFFICE.
No. 95, Church-Street,
ALL persons whatever having demands against the Barrack
Department, are requested to bring them into this office
for payment, by the firft day of May next, or as soon following
as possible, in order to enable Capt. M'Mahon to finally close
the accounts and transfer the business of that Department to
that period, after which all applications are to be made to Capt.
Baddhlfy, Barrack-Master of Charleftown.
16th April, 1782.
Charlestown, April if, 1782.
THE Board of Police have thought proper to direCt the
Commiflioners of the Markets to pnt in force the Adi entitled,
« An Ad for a Fish Market ;" aid for the encouragement of those
who shall exert themselves in bringing fifh to market, the following
BOUN lES will be given :
To the decked boat that shall bring to market the greatest quantity
of fifh in the course of one month, Ten Pounds sterling.
To the decked boat that shall bring the second greatest quantity, a
bounty of Se^en Pounds.
To the decked boat which shall bring the third greatest quantity,
B bounty of Five Pounds..
To the open boat which shall bring the greatest quantity, a bounty
of Five Pounds. „
To the open boat which shall bring the second greatest quantity,
3 bounty of Three Founds..
And to the open boat which shall bring the third greatest quantity,
3 bounty of Toco Pounds . ..
• The above bount e^ to be paid to those who may become entitled
thereto, upon the:r producing a certificate to the Bo,rd <,f folice,
from one or more of the Commiflioners of tlie Market, specifying
their having merited it.
The above bount es to commence from Monday the Bth mftant.
B, Order tbe Board,
• J W, SIMPSON, Clerk.
SOUTH-CAROLINA: Printed by R. WELLS & SON, Printers to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.
ROYAL
From WEDNESDAY, April 24,
Vol. 11.
Or Tuesday, the 30th April irf. .AC be fold at publick sale,
before the Exchange, between 'Twelve and One o'Clock,
A NEGRO WENCH and CHILD, late the property of
Richard Howler, and another WENCH, late the property
of Benjamin Williamson : all of them taken on attachment, and
fold agreeable to the attachment ad, bj order of the Board of Police.
JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
Charlefloiun, stb Abril. T 782.
On Thursday, the 16th May next, will be fold, at publick sale,
before tbe Exchange, between Twelve and one o'Clocl,
THAT large and valuable BRICK HOUSE, No. 69, Meet-
I ing- street, as elegantly finifhed with and as convenient and good
brick out buildings as any house in town, being seized on execution
and fold by order of the Board of Police. JOHN DAVIES,
Cbarbfaw, 2Otb April, 1782. Sheriff.
To be fold, before the Exchange, oa Thursday the gtb May
next, between twelve and One o'Clock
THE HOUSE and LOT at present in the possession of Alex-
X ander Wylly, in ElliGC.-ftr.ctj containing 28 feet iii front
and 9, feet deep, with very convenient florcs aqd other buildings
thereon.
A L S 0,
THE large three story unfinifhed BRICK HOUSE and LOT
I adjoining thereto, with sundry articles of HOUSHOLD FUR
NITURE; all seized a§ late the property of the said Alexander
Wylly, on execution, and fold bv order of the Board of Police.
April Lite, 1782, °JAMES BRISBANE, Sheriff.
To be Let, and pofeffion given immediately,
Several Back Stores and Dry Cellars.
For particulars enquire at No. 101, Broad-freet.
To be hired by the Month,
A LIKELY NEGRO WENCH, with a good breast of
milk ; she is likewise fiber and hpneft, and very handy about
a houfe.' Enquire of the Printers,fl
JOHN COLCOCK, Esq; having appointed me his Attor
ney, and placed in my hands a number of his c'iente paper , it i s
requested that, the federal persons to whom they refpeNively belong,
will call on me, and give direaions concerning them.
XfAfti^. JOHN GLEN.
To be Let, and Entered upon immediately,
Til AT valuable LOT of I and on the Bay, nearly opposite
I the Lower Market, on which Mr. fofon' g House and Stores
formerly flood. It is upwards of 24 fret' in front, and 257 feet in
depth. Great part of the wails are. Handing. Particulars may be
known at No. 8i Trarid-fTeet. :
FOR SALE,
Claret, Spruce, and Cyder in Hogsheads
Madeira Wine and Cyder in Bottles, by
|| THOMAS GRANGER, No.Bl, T radd 'frefh.
To be Let, and may be Entered upon the aid infant,
The HU US E, No. 89, King-street,
With the fine large Garden adjoining. Apply to
II WILLIAM SMITH, No. 33, Bay.'
Wanted to Charter,
ONE or two veffcls of an easy draught of water to go to
St. Colon's, Ea/1- Florida, to load naval stores for London.
Applyto II WILLIAM SMITH, No. 33, Bay.
To be Let, and immediate pofflon gipen,
A large STORE and CELLAR,
On Greenwood's. Wharf,
For particulars enquire a F No. 3, St. Michael's-Alley. ||
To be Let, and ma^ be entered upon the iith Ma, nest,
THAT pleasant, airy and well situated "HOUSE, No. 103,
Chu-ch-Oreet, at present occupied by Major John Morrison;
the house has had a thorough repair since the capitulation, the out
buildings are in good hrder, with a large garden, and every requisite
. either for a private family or @ gentleman in trade. Apply to
JAMES CITTHERALL, No. 51, Tradd-ftreet.
Cbarhfown, id April, 1782.-||
GEORGE THOMSON,
At his Store on Greenwood's Wharf, near the Lower-Market,
Has on Sale, very reasonable,
RUM, Brandy, Wine and Geneva
Queen's Ware 14ates and Diffies
Tureens and all forts of Crockery neatly assorted
Mess Beef and Pork in barrels
Exceeding good Lewis's Philadelphia Flour
Best Pearl Barley of Scotland
Venison Tongues
Negro-Cloth,. Ofnaburgs, Sugar, Tea, &c.
AL S O,
A large affortmebt of TIN and GLASS WARE.
N. B. Storage for goods. ||
A FEW GALLERY PEWS, in St. Michael's Church to
be hired, on very reafohable terms. Enquire of
JOHN M'CALL,j%n. ) Church-
EDWARD LEGGE, fen. ) Wardens.
Cbarlefaun, Qtk April, 1782. ||
THE Creditors of the Estate of Sir John Colleton, Ba
l. ronet, deceased, will be pleased to render a Rate of their
demands, and the debtors to make payment, to
ROBERT JOHNSTON, Administrator.
gtb March, 1782. || No. 2, St. Michael's Alley.
To hire by the Month,
SIX NEGRO ME N, good Sawyers, and some handy
young WENCHES, on eafv terms. Enquire at No. 3,
Beaufain-Rrect. 26th April, 1782.
—- WANTE
A SMALL easy rented HOUSE in Broad-street, between
Kimg-ftrect and the Exchange. For further particulars enquire
of the Printers.
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THE
GAZETTE.
to SATURDAY, April 27, 1782.
That some of them took up 'arms to defend what the, con
ceived to be the violated rights of their country^ I can well
believe; but an attentive observer on the foot must be ver,
blind indeed, if he cannot perceive that a majority of them are
actuated by very different principles. He will find that ambi
tion and the tuft of power have been cogent motives for re
finance ; and,when he fees a Sumpter, or a Marion, farting
up, and embodying a number of adherents, 'ne will natural!,
recollect the progress of David's power, when he “ fled sot
" fear of Saul," and betook hirtifelf to the swamps: " And
" every one that was in diftrels, and every one that was'in
“ debt, and every one that was difeonhn ed, gathered them
“ selves unto him, and lie became a 1 aptain over them.''
He will be at ho loss to conceive, why men, who hazard their
lives and fortunes to prevent there-establishment of a Govern
ment that looks upon the payment of just debts as a sacred
obligation, should qmrfue, with implacable rancour and ani
moiity, those among them who endeavour to counteract their
designs. He will perceive, that, as these motives are not
eßeemed honourable, the enemy do not avow them; and he
will therefore expefl to find their words and actions at conftarit
variance, and will not be furprized to find General Greene
vaunting of his philanthropy, of being superior to all political
prejudices, and of carrying 011 the war on the most liberal
principles, yet smiling on the ruffians who perpetrated the
massacre of Orangeburgh, whilst their hands were still reeking;
with innocent blood, and giving orders to release, withdut
trial or punishment, Burke, the assassin of the unfortunate
Mix Dawkins. He will readily acknowled ;e, that in a war
where every man is in arms, small parties, when uncontrouled
by proper officers, often commit great cruelties, without a
possibility of their being prevented; but he will expert that nd"
General Officer, at the head of regular, troops, will fuffer
prisoners to be butchered, almost in tight of his parade, with
out bringing the murderers to justice. He will wonder, that,
the Loyalists in this Province, doomed, in general, to indis
criminate deftfuCtion when they fell into their enemies hands,
were so long in being rendered desperate by their fufferings,
and will fee, that when they have even retaliated upon the
Rebels the cruelties they firft learned from those Sons of Virtue,
they have not dared to attempt them, within lines of the
British army.
The following instance of barbarous murder by the Rebels,
happened about the time that Ninety-Six was invested, and
defarves to be published to the world as an aft of th'e Conti
nental Army at large, and not of a few unauthorifed indivi
duals among them. If it was not really perpetrated under the"
aufpiccs of General Greene, it would have been well, for the
fake of his own reputation, to have brought the murderers to
justice, instead of complimenting himfelf upon hi; humanity,
Gentlemen;,
THOUGH I reside without the British lines, yet I fre?
quently procure a reading of your Paper. In return I fend
you the above proposals for publishing a work of which the
publick has the highest expectations, not only on account of
the & abilities of the author, but from the extraordinary means
of information he has been furniflied with.
The world will shortly fee, that the unjust aspersions that
have been so liberally thrown out against some of the most:
referable characters in this ftatc are entirely without the
fmalleil foundation.
Though we have been more dilatory in our operations
than our illustrious ally, yet that cannot be imputed to
our want of courage or good conduct, but solely to the
infant state of our governments, the extensiveness of o^r
territories, and the many thickets and fivamps with whic.lt
0111; country abounds; but I can assure you, there is a plan
now under the consideration of Cong,cfs, which, if properly
executed, will astonish all Europe, and will for ever extirpate
that slavish set of men who are fit fubjeCts only for the tyrant
of B , or his brother of Morocco. Then shall we have
Halcyon davs!
I believe 1 have interest enough to procure yon a few copi%/
which would certainly meet with a rapid sale, as'we have man,
good friends in your towhj to whom such a production wouldl
be very entertaining.
P. S. I dare not putthe date, much less my figriature; for
if it was known that I wrote to the King's Printer, my belt
friends would think it their duty to cut my throat.
To tie Printers of the Royal Gazette.
To the Printers of the Royal gazette.
Gentlemen,
MR. Smith's narrative, in your paper of the 17th inftant 2
is horrid. It contains instances of cruelties, committed
by the Continental troops coolly and deliberately, which,
however well they may be authenticated here, will hardly be
credited by the people of England; because the Rebels haye
almost, without contradiction, corai ually extolled thenifoves,
in strains of the most extravagant p^negyrick, as a liberal
and magnanimous people, and have even gone so far as tai
arrogate to themselves the epithet of Eirtuous Americans,
thereby endeavouring to make the world believe that ever,
American is a villain who differs from them in political sen
timents.
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,
The Massacre of Orangeburgh,
On the 15th Da, of May, 1781,
With a ebneife Account of the conspicuous Parts afted by
Cgl; Middleton and Capt. M'Cord,
Illustrated with Fourteen beautiful Copperplates,
Exhibiting, to the Friends of American Liberty, the most plfr
sing Views of the different Attitudes of expiring Criminals.
TO WHICH ts ADDED,
A Comparison. between the Methods adopted in America for
extirpating Tories, and those adopted in the Kihgdom of
our good Ally, for extirpating Hereticks, in the Reign of
Charles the Ninth, by B. Gen. SUMPTER.
Price to Subscribers 500 Continental Dollars, or i Mexican ditto.
Subferiptions are taken in by Col. William Thomson, at Ame
lia; Henry Felder, at Grangeburgh ; and Mrs. M'Cord, at said
Ferry.
PROPOSALS
Numb. 121?