The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-11-17 00:00:00, page 2

ll.rE leant from the Country, that Major Cunningham, of
Vv the loyal militia, lately farprifed a party of rebel horse,
under Richard Hampton, in Orangeburgh, killed eleven, and
dispersed the rest, without the loss of a mah.
DEATHS. At Waccamaw, near Georgetown, Mrs. Esther
AtLSTON, aged 77, a lady of a inoft amiable character, of
exemplary piety, extensive benevolence and humanity, and
mother of a numerous and reCpedlable family.—Near Dor
cheftcr, Mrs. Cater, wife of Stolen Cater, Esq.
Kingfion, (Jamaica) September 1,. The Diligence packet
boat, Capt Steele, which failed some time ago from Port-
Royal, with the mails for St. Augustine, Savannah, and
Charleftown, is captured and carried into the Havana.
October 6. On Friday the 28th of September, the Ships Em
'peror, Captain, Wilson, and Telemachus Captain Sherwood,
arrived at Pott Antonio from New-York, with an American
brig, laden "with lumber, salt filh, &c. their pri^c.
Tuesday last anchored at Port-Royal, a Schooner, prize to
the Pomona, taken going into Cape Nichola Mole.
Wednesday last arrived the letter of marque Arrow and Gay
ton, from a fuccefsful cruise, with a ship from MaYfeiJks, and
4a Roop from Cape Francois, their prizes.
The French ship failed from MaffeiUes, about the end of
July, with a Fleet of 150 merchantmen, bound for the French
Windward islands and Hispaniola, under convoy oftlie Blonde
and Chaste frigates, and a fl.oop erf war. She touched at Mar
tinique, where a vessel had arrived in 21 days express from
Brest, with information that Portugal haddcclared war againit
France.
OBoberlg. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce,
Tliphalet Fitch, Esq; wa^chofen Prefulent, and Allan McLean,
Esq; Vice President; the former in the room of Alexander
Allardyce, Esq; and the latter in the room of Moses Ben-
Top, Esq; gone off the country..
Thursday his Majeft; 's ship Hydra returned from 'a cruize;
(he left the Princess Royal the 30th ultimo, clear of the Wind
ward Passage, with i 6 fail of veflels under her convoy, the
wind being then in their favour.
The Admiral upon the application of the Merchants, has
appointed his Majesty's ship Fox, thy Hon. T. Windsor, Esq;
commander, to etcort the following vessels through the Wind
ward Passage, and they are expected to fail from Port Royal
•on Monday, viz. the Livingften, Thornbrough; Larlc, Back
houfe; Ellen, Boroughdale ; Molly, Jordan; Lively, Whit
ton, for Liverpool, and the Camden, King: for London; all
of them being armed veflels and well manned, they intend
keeping company for the voyage; at the fame time will fail
the flrip Thomas, for New-York.
Yesterday arrived the ship Rawlinson, Captain Daggers,
from Liverpool, 'which place the left the sth of August last,
The Antonqtta and Ann flag of truce, Capt. Barry Burke,
left St. Jago de Cuba, on Tuesday last the 9th instant, having
149 prisoners on board; on the following day the prisoners
became mutinous, taking the command of the vessel and alter
ing her course to 5... W. Captain Burke however soon convin
ced the Ring Leaders of their error, and by the assistance of
Captain Orr, Captain Sewell anti Mr. Chapman of the Janus,
who were on board, having regained the command of his ves
sel, rowed along fide the Childers floo^ of war, Linden,
Esq; Commander, who received 123 of the unruly gentry on
board ; the rest he has brought fafe irito Port-Royal.
The spirited behaviour and good condud of Capt. Burke,
cannot be fufficiently commended, for had not the intention
of these inconsiderate people been defeated, the fltuation of
every person on board would have been dreadful, from a strong
lee current with light winds, and only a single caik of water
tn board, many of the calks having been Shook to make room
for the prisoners.
Capt. Burke spoke a Spanish Pickaroon that had captured a
trig from St. Augustine, bound for this Bland; Robiufon,
commander.
Sir George R dney has a grant of aopol per annum upon
the Irish establishment for his own life and the life of his son.
Arrived from a Cruize yesterday, his Majesty's ship Re
source.
Deaths. In Spanish Town on Friday the sth inst. Mat
thew Byndlofs, Esq; Solicitor for the.Crown ; the fame day at
Bath, Dr. George Troup, and Dr. Spears of the 94th regi
ment. Early this morning George Barnes, Esq; Barriner
at Law.
Tobler's A LMANACK,
For the Year 1782,
Is in the Press, and vdll be fyeedi, puldifoed. .
Charlefto<vn, November 17, 1781.
THE Commissioners of the Markets give this pubiick notice,
that the Lower Market is now erected, and that the following
articles may be exposed for dale there, from sunrise to eleven,o'clock',
every day in the week, Sundays excepted, viz.
Beef, by the quarteri-
Veal, ]
Mutton, / _ t r
Lamb 1 '7 the quarter, or joint
• Fork,')
Vegetables - - - . TO
Corn - w 8„
Peafe
Potatoes - .
Rice
The rates of Stallage, are as follow:
Each Quarter of Beef - 6d.
Calf - - Is.
Hog - - Is.
Sheep - - is,
—<— Lamb - - 6d.
, = Shoat - - 6d.
And for weighing each draught in the Publick Scales, qd.
They likewise give notice, that after the 22d instant, no
Teal, Mutter, Lamb, Sboat, or Vegetables, are to be vended at any
other place in Charleftown,, than the Lower Market,+
WILLIAM GREENWOOD, )
James cooke, ( ,
JOHN FISHER, ( CoMMtssioNEßs.
^^^C^ORGE DUNCAN, J
BY PERMISSIO N.
To be fold on SATURDAY the nd Day of December, at ' twelve
o' Clock, before the Exchange, by Lewis Timmon, and Pofefion given
the nd Day of fa Aary, 178?,
r rHAT commodious HOUSE and LOT, No. 186, in King-
R street, fit for a tavern or store, with a large liable; the front
is 50 feet 9 inches, and in depth 145 feet.
!^ THOMAS EUSTACE.
Montego-Bay, (Jamaica) Sept. 22. Sunday last arrived the
schooner Hero, Capt^Perry, from St. Augustine. \,
On TueTday Jaft arrived at Dry Harbotr, the brig, Capt
Patterson, from Georgia. She failed from Tybee the 31st of
August.
Ofiober 13. Yesterday fe'nnight arrived at Lucea, the brig
Ann, Capt. Smith, from Georgia: She failed in company
with the Nancy, and Polly, lately arrived at Dry Harbour.
On her passage she spoke the ship London, Capt. Fierfon, from
this island, bound for Quebec.
The fame day arrived at Green-Island, a fioop from Georgia.
She failed before the Aiih.
Charlestown, November 21.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
One Hundred NEGROES to Hire.
Good encouragement will be given, by applying to the Printers.
His Majesty's Bgtb Regiment of Infantry.
ALL loyal and spirited YOUNG FELLOWS, who wish
to have the Honour of serving in His Majesty's 85th Re
giment, commanded by the Right Honourable The EARL of
HARRINGT 0 N, and now quartered in that most delightful
Island, Jamaica in the Weft-Indies, will have a mail glorious Op
portunity of diftinguifuing themfclves in the Service of their KING
and 'COUNTRY, and also of making their Fortunes whenever an
Expedition takes Place from that Island to the Spanish Main.
And, as a farther Inducement for Volunteers, each SOL
DIER is allowed by the generous Inhabitants of Jamaica Five Shil
lings per Week, betides bis British Pay, and Half a Crown for
their Wives and each Child, with every other indulgence that can
poflihly be conducive to their Ease and Happiness.
A handsomer Bounty will be given, than is offered by any
other Regiment in Town.
VOLUNTEERS, by applying at Capt. Brown's Quarters,'
No. 101, Meeting-street, or enquiring for Serjeant Delany, of
tht 85th Regiment, at the upper Barracks, wilTmeet with every
encouragement.
THE KING.
IHIbRiAS-COT^
Removed to No. 28, Queen,Street,
PETURNS his hearty thanks to those Gentlemen who
L have been bleafed to employ him, and acquaints them that the
encouragement he has met with, added to his elofe attention, has
improved him so far as to render him capable of performing the
engraving bulinefs in a more extensive manner than has hitherto
been introduced into this country.
All kinds of devices, ornaments, arms, names, cyphers, &c. &c.
engraved on plate; gold and Silver seals er copper plates for im
preflions; ornamental, vificing and compliment cards engraved and
printed; directing cards and mop bills for merchants and tradesmen;
brass plates for doors, baggage trunks and canteens; all kinds of
engraved regimental and fancy buttons; society and other certificate
plates engraved and printed in the iieateft manner. *
N. B. Coats of Amps, &c. painted in a maftcrly manner either
in oil or water colours-
JOHN & ADAM TUNNO,
Have received in the Britannia, Ball, and the Friendship, Steed,
fr L OND O N,
A very large and general Assortment of
East-India and European GOODS,
Which the, will dispose of upon moderate Terms Wholesale,
At their Store, No. 48, on the Bay.
N. B. Excellent Madeira in Pipes, Hogffreads and Quarter
calks; Red Port in. Pipes, and Lisbon in Bottles. \b.
AS there is an absolute neceflity for the fubferibing Admi
niftratrff immediately embarking fcr England, and for dis
charging, previous thereto, every debt contracted in this province ;
it is therefore requeued and expected, that 01l perlons indebted by
bond or note to the estate of the Honourable Sir Egerton Leigh,
Baronet, deceased, will make immediate payment of tree fame, and
the intereg due thereon ; failing of which, by the hrft of November
ensuing, circumftanc.es will reluctantly compel her to put the fame
into the hands of an Attorney, to be sued for without diftindtion.
All persons having any demands against said eft,ate, are desired to
fend in their accounts for payment.
M. H. LEIGH, Administratrix,
I W. SMITH, Administrator.
ROSE and duffii blankets
White plains
; Red and blue Crouds
Broad clothe and trimmings
;Bath coatings
ICallimatcoes, camblets, durants
and tammies
Blue, black and printed velvets
;A quantity of Irifhlmens 3 4 and
yard wide
§ Sheeting ditto
;Garlix, checks and ofiiaburgs
;White Rufiia drabs
;Cotton, linen and silk handker
chiefs
1 One let of elegant damage table
linen
, Crow coloured mantuus, farfnet,
mode and perfians, very cheap
. Barcelona cravats
Those who buy to retail again, will get them cheap.
The FRAME of a HOUSE 34 by 20 feet, for sale. J
For L ON D O N,
One of the sirs Vefch,
: &&| The R EU NT O N,
Mounting 12 four pounders, men anfiverable, to fail
.r^^^L^with or without convoy, now ready to take on board.*
For freight or passage, apply to Harris & Blackford, No. 36,
Bay, or on board, at Greenwood's wharf, to HARRY GRANT f
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. John CaI
bAGHAN, late of Charleftown, ladler, deceased, are hereby
requeued to make payment.; and those having any demands against
the estate, are desired to make them known to
I JANE CALLAGHAN, Executrix.
A few Bides of London Duffils, Negro
Cloth and Ofnaburgs,
For SALE by the PIECE or PACKAGE,
Enquire at No. ,T, Tradd-ftreet.t
JAMES & EDWARD PENMAN,
At their Store, No 15, Bay,
Have just received on Consignment by the British Hero, CQpt.
HILL, frosn London, and Lave on Hand,
FOR SALE BY THE,PACKAG E,
For Cajb, Produce, or Government Bills,
On the moll reasonable Terms,
An Assortment of GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
PRINTED linens and Cottons
Handkerchiefs and Silk Gauzes of all Kinds
Sadlery, Military and fine Shoes
Shirts and Overalls
Port Wine in Calks and Bottles
Cordage of all Kinds
Paints, Oil, and Painter's Tools
Hats, coarse linens, Checks and Ganzes
Cordage and Sail Cloth of all Kind^ ,
Refined Sugar, and a Variety of other Articles.
ALSO FOR SALE,
Old JAMAICA RUM in Puncheons and Porter Barrels,|
SEL I7Tn G
At LOW PRICES, far CASH only,
By THEODORE GAILLARD,
No. 9, Bay,
Cambricks and muffins
Silk; cotton and thread hose
Womens and mens gloves
Bohea and green tea
Mustard, fivect oil, hntfecd oil,
and paints
Starch and hair powder
Steel plate hand saws
Hocs, axes and spades
Carpenters and coopers tools
Tin ware
Cream coloured and finite ware
Pencil tea china
Bowls, cups and saucers
Pewter plates and dishes
Candle moulds
Pewter meafuers
; Corks
I Brooms and brushes
I Stationary and cutlery
Any person or persons having
PEWS in St. Michael's Church
TO HIRE OUT,
Will please to intimate the fame to
ABRAHAM PEARCE, Undertaker,
No. 33, Broad-street.
N. B. Coffins and Funerals decently furnifhed. f
ELISABETH DEWEES,
Begs Leave to acquaint the Publick,
THAT she has taken the house upon Williams's plantation,
occupied as head-quarters during the siege, which she has opened
As a TAVERN and COFFEE-HOUSE;
and where Ladies and Gentiemen may be accommodated, upon the.
shortest notice, with Dinners, Tea and Coffee; and flic hopes front
her attention in having the heft of each article, to give fati,ra&iom|
'-[TIE fubferiber intending to embark for Europe in the
L Spring, requests all persons to whom he is indebted, or to whom
his father at the time of his disease was indebted, to fend in their de
mands to be adjusted and fettled; and those indebted to him or his
father's estate, arc desired to inake payment, on or before the 20th
of November inst. after which day all bonds, notes and books of
accounts due him, or the estate, will be put into the hands of Robert
Johnftone, Esq; Attorney at I.aw, to be sued for without further
Inotice or diftin&ion. 1 I ANDREW REID.
ALL persons anywise indebted to the late Roderick Mur
chison, are requeued to make immediate payment; and tho,e
who have any demands against said eftatc, are desired to render
accounts of the fame on or before the third day of December next
ensuing, as a dividend of said estate is to be made on that day, agree
able to law, by ' t DUNCAN M'RA, Adminiftrator._
r [ r HE fubferiber having leafed Mrs. Motte's wharf, 'tis ff
X peeled vessels that come there will be answerable to him for
wharfage.—lt will soon be put in such repair as fhipping^ may lya
it with fafety, and a scale-house created for their convemency.'
purposes to keep an assortment of liquors and dry goods at his
on said wharf, Suitable and convenient for planters, for which he vi
take their produce in payment. A DRY CELLAR to hire, fort
Forage of sugar, rice, indigo or dry goods. r n ,
•DALZIEL HUNTED 1
Jonathan & William Simpson;
HAHR POR SAL E,
By the PACKAGE or PIECE,
At No. lfl, Cburcb-flreet, or No. 3, back of the State-Houf,
COARSE broad cloths, duffils, duffil and fofc blankets, co
verlids, negro cloth, Bath coatings, baize, flannels, callimancocs
and durants, Irish linen, towelling, Raven's duck, ofnaburgs, calli
coes and chintz, handkerchiefs, foidiers shirts, hats and boots, French
flour, pickles of all forts, olives, capers and anchovies, flaik oil, s oap
black pepper, rafberry and cherry brandy, and Jamaica rum in
hogsheads.|
7 For LONDO N,
T h e s H < P
# CAROLINA-PACKET,
| T" ""> """ ° r without convoy, about the loth
December. She is now ready to take on board,
^^A^ would fail sooner, were it not that I am defi
rous of giving the shippers opportunities of writing for insurance.
For freight or passage, apply to Gideon Dupont, jun. Esq; Messrs.
Atkins & Weston, or on board, at Mr. Greens *>d's wharf, to
I WILLIAM WHITE.
For LOND O N,
" e Brigantine H OP E,
Ura Capt. Richard Moorsom;
Mounting fix carriage guns, is quite a new vessel, and
^^4^b+^ a remarkable faft sailer, with men answerable, and will
fail by the middle of December, with or without convoy, agreeable
to the majority of the shippers. For freight or passage, apply on
board the said vessel, or at Messrs. Lawson & Price's on the Bay. J
MASTERS of veflels,' and inhabitants of,the town, may
be supplied with BEER, at a reasonable price, at the
Brewery of Charleftown. X/cm.
KINGSLEY & TAYLOR,
No. 16, Broad-street,
Have just inserted in the Britannia, Samuel Ball Mafler, from
LONDON,
S U N D R lEs as under,
Which they propose felling I, the Piece, Package or Retail, on very loro
Terms, for Case, good Bills or Produce, Indigo of any Quality or in
an d ^yanti, taken in Payment.
I)RINTED Linens, Cottons, Callicoes and Mullins
Printed and checked Handkerchiefs
About 800 Pieces of 3-4, 7-8 ahd Yard-wide Irish Linens, of
all Prices
9-8 and Ell-wide Irish and Ruffin Sheeting
Muffins, Cambricks and Lawns of all Sorts
Bleached and dyed Drabs, Russia Duck and Towelling
Huckaback and Diapers of all Widths and Prices
Clouting Diaper and Table Cloths of all Sorts
Striped Ticking and Ofnaburgs
Checks, Stripes and Manchetter Goods of every Kind.
In short, a coinpleat Assortment of Linen Drapery in all its
Branches.
Idkewife, Woraens and Childrens Shoes of all Sorts
Silk, Cotten and Thread Stockings, &c. &c. &c.f
BLUE and white negro cloth
Duffil blankets
Yorkshire cloths
Striped and plain Bath coating
Ditto linfeys
Red, brown and green baize
Superfine scarlet, blue, drab & 0-
ther fafhionable coloured cloths
Buff, white, scarlet and blue
Kerfeymires
Variety of second cloths
Ready-made fafhionable, coats
Dimity waistcoats and breeches
Neat leather ditto
Boots and Chees
Childrens Morocco & black fhees
Womens callimanco ditto
White and coloured 111 k hose
Spun silk ditto
Thread, cotton &; worsted ditto
Good assortment of hats
Ditto Manchester
Oil, silk and lawn umbrellas
Perfumery
Patent fliining liquid blacking
Wine vinegar in half hogsheads
Porter in barrels
Imported in the Ship Carolina-Packet, Capt. White, and the
Friendihip, Capt. Stead, from L 0 NDON,
By CROOK & BEARD,
No. 91, Church-street,
The following ARTICLES, viz.
Fine Florence oil in flafka
Cases of pickles
Ditto of Durham muflard
Hogsheads of earthen ware
Calcs of glass and china
A great choice of tin ware
. Hard ware
; Curry combs and brushes
Bellows
Rice and flour sieves
Hair and lawn ditto
Brushes and mops
Broad hoes, felling axes & fpacfes
A variety of elegant buttons
A good assortment of handker
; chiefs
Burdets, vellure, fcyall, Brun
swick and tissues
Feather'd fattins and silk shags
Fine flriped linfeys
Velvet, fattin and silk waistcoat
shapes
Sewing silk and twist #
Painter's oil and colours
A consignment of printed books,
mufick, &c. &c.