The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-04-21 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 instrumental 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 discontent, by repealing a
mong other statutes, those relating to the duty on tea, and
the alterations in the government of Maflachufeit'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 objeds, the removal of distrusts by the remission
of 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 enoy
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 neguciations, which may mftantly terminate the
miseries of your country.
We do therefore by the authority in us„ veiled, hereby in
vite all the colonies in rebellion, fcparately as fitch, or any
associations of men therein, to depute proper persons (for
whom on application fafe conducts Ihall be given) to make to
us, jointly or separately, or in cur abfcncc to our Council,
(computed of the following members, viz. The right honoura
ble Lieutenant-General Charles Earl Cornwallis ; his Excellcn
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 Franklip, Esquire, Captain-General
and Governor in chief of the Province of New-Jersey ; the
honourable Andrew Elliot, Esquire, Lieutenant-Governor of
the said Province of New-York ; William Smith, Esquire,
Chief-Juftice of the said Province of New-York ; Frederick
Smyth, Efauire, Chief- luftice of the said Province of New-Jer
fcy ; 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 of the Provin
ces) all such propositions refpeding the state ofthe said Pro
vinces, modes, or forms of government ; o touching the laws
by which they are affected ; and rejecting such arrangements
and regulations, as may tend to the advantage and liability of
the several colonies and provinces ; and to a lading uni n with
each of them refpedively with Great- Britain, upon the princi
ples of the constitution, which his Majesty's fubjeds Ihall be
desirous to confer upon, or lay, through us, before the King
for his royal consideration, and that of his Parliament.
And for the consolation 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
desirable 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 perrevere in their inte
grity for the preservation of their country, its religion and li
berties ; we avow to others ci every order, who having so long
likened to the counsels that preferred war to peace, are enabled
by their pad experience to decide on the folly of that destruc
tive choice, our anxious desire ter their immediate acceptance
of this invitation.—As Great Britain in this contest of arms,
ever mindful of your defeat and connexion, has spared what
it was and Hill is in her power to destroy, and mow only wiihes
as an affectionate parent, to refeue you rrom the cruel and ty
rannical ufurnatlons, which year leaders are struggling to
fopport for fc^h and corrupt 'ends, and at your rifle of being
delivered ever to Popifh and arbitrary nations.
Having thus announced the benevolent purposes of pur com
mission, we do hereby further declare, to the inhabitants of
Pcnfylvarmia, the three lower counties on the Delaware,
New-Jersey, that part of New-York did in revolt, Connecticut
and Rhode-IDand, separately as Provinces, or to any associa
tion of men therein, who ihall, on or before the firft day of
July next ensuing, declare their abhorrence or the rebellion,
separate from its councils, and afterwards demean themselves
as dutiful and peaceable fubjeds of his Majesty's government,
that we shall be ready to grant them pardon for all pad 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 of the 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
ensuing, 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 earn eftly implored to shun the punish
ment ordained by the laws of their country, and which, when
restored to their free course, will be inflifted for their treafon
ab!e offences.
And that these intimations, which so highly concern the
people in the revolted diftrids, 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 affixing with us in the
publication thereof, and in the execution of cur commission,
and of all the powers and matters therein contained.
R„ their Excellences Sir Henry Clinton, Knight of the mrf
Honourable Order of the Bath, General and Commander in
Chief of all bis Majeftfs Forces within the Colonies lying on the
f.tlantick Ocean, from Nova-Scotia to. Weft-Florida, inchfoe,
&c. ^fc. &jc.—And Mariot Arbuthnot, Esquire, Vice-
Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief of bis Ma
js?'s Ships and Vffls employed in North-America, &fe. &e.
His Majefly's Commissioners for rfforing Peace to the
Colonies and Plantations in North-America, and for granting
pardon to such of his Majfly's fubjefts now in Rebellion, as
fail defense the Royal Mercy, &c.
A DECLARATION,
GIVEN under our Hands and Seals at the City of New
rork, this Twenty -ninth Day of December, in the
Twenty-firft Tear of His Majfy's Reign.
H. CLINTON,"(L. S.)
Mt. ARBUTHNOT, (L. S.)
By their Excellencies Command,
Daniel Coxe, p. Secretary.
THE fubferiber has once more got a SHOP on Burn's
1 wharf, near the Exchange, where he intends following
the Blacksmith's Business in all its branches, and will be
obliged to all masters of vessels and others for their employ
ment. Orders for work shall be expeditioufiy executed, by
their humble servant, J DAVID SWANSON.
CbarleJlown, March 30th, 1781.
\yOTICE is hereby given, That the Ferries known by the
A Names of Ilibben's, Lempriere's, and Williams'^, are now
shut up, and that the ferries from Cainhoy to Charleftown, and
from Scoff's to Fullwood's are open; at both of which con
stant Attendance will be given.
By Order of the Commandant,
ft , G. BENSON, M.B.
FoWELL, HOPTON, & Co.
HAVEton s^LE,
JAMAICA Rum—Loaf Sugar—Mufeovado ditto in Tierces
and small Calks—Southampton Port and Calcavdia Wine
in Quartercalks —Claret and Port Wine in Cases of fix Dozen,
at one Guinea per Dozen—Lemon Juice —Boxes of Window
Glass.
rWbER~T S T 0 T T,
HAS a Variety of LOOKING CLASSES and WINDOW
GLASS to be fold very cheap by the Package, among
which are, Mahogany Sconces, drefting Glasses, Oval Serpen
tine dressing Box Glasses, Mahogany Swingers, Walnut Tree
ditto, Pole Glasses, Window Glass 20 by 14, and 19 by 14. lb.
A FEW Dozen BROAD HOES to be fold at William
Glen, & Co.'s, No, 8, Elliott-street ; also a few Copies
of Hewat's History of Carolina, neatly bound in Calf. $
ALL persons indebted to the late Peter Christian, are
desired to fettle immediately; and those who have any
charge against him will please give in their accounts to
+ DAVID MILLAR, Admr. No 27, Bay.
A SCALE-HOUSE is now erected on Burn's wharf, for
the conveniency of trade in general ; the dock, in a short
time, will be in good order for the reception of coasting schoo
ners ; constant attendance may be depended on, either in the
Wharfage or Factorage Business on said wharf, by
April xo. I7 Si. t JOHN SMITH, jun.
DAVID RUSK having now built a good SHOP on Burn's
wharf, will be obliged to any gentlemen for their custom
in the Cooperage Business ; punctuality he hopes will en
tire him to the encouragement cf his former customers, as
well as of the publick in general. $ _
Wanted to buy upon Credit, ,
AGANO of FIELD SLAVES from ten to fifty hands.
Any person willing to dispose of such, may hear of a,
purchaser, by applying to John Glen, Esq; Meeting-street,
or Thomas Farr, Esq; Alhley-River. f
T^HE very best sea-shore INDIGO SEED, to be fold at
No. I, Qyeen-ftreet, by t GRAHAM & BURT.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
AN OVERSEER for a plantation near Coofawhatchie,
upon which there are about fifty working negroes; good
recommendations will be expected, as generous encourage
ment will be given. Enquire at No 15, on the Bay.f
TO BE LET,
A Commodious DRY BRICK STORE, very proper for
the storage of Rice, Flour, Rum, or Bales of Dry Goods.
Enquire at No. 8, Cumberland-street. f
To be Let on a building Ltafe,
THAT well situated LOT of LAND on which Poinfett's
tavern formerly flood, containing 43 feet front on Elliott
ftreet, nearly opposite Bedon's Alley. For terms apply to
ELISHA POINSETT, No. 4, in Church-street,
Who has an exceeding good negro man cook to hire by
the month. t
To be Rented for One Tear,
SEVERAL very valuable PLANTATIONS in Prince Wil
liams's Parish, and on Port-Royal, Hilton-Head and Da
fufkee Islands. For particulars apply in Jackfenburgh, to
X R. MACKENZIE.
TO BE LF T,
ABACK STORE, with a paflage from the Bay, containing
two rooms and a cellar, each 53 by 18 feet, very con
venient for a wholesale merchant. Apply to
f ROBERT LINDSAY.
Few as good SHIP-CARPENTERS and CAULKERS
as any in the province, to be hired by the day. Enquire
at No. 8, north end of the Bay.|
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mrs. Ann Wise,
lately deceased, are requested to make immediate pay
ment, or fettle to the fatisfa&ion of the fubferiber ; and those
who have any demands against the said estate, are desired to
bring them in at the Round O, properly attested, to
th W. FISHBURN.
A, \.HEREAS a Number of lawless Banditti, un
fandtioned even by the affirmed power of the
\%)#WO4 Rebels, have of late, by their plundering and
nßobberies, much distressed the peaceable In
habitants of this Country : AND WIIERE
AS one MACKAY, well known about Sa
'"''Q^^"™ vannah River, hath particularly distinguished
himfelf by becoming a Leader of these iniquitous Bands, I DO
hereby offer a Reward of ONE HUNDRED GUINEAS to
any Person or Persons who shall secure the said Mackay, and
him fafely deliver at some Post in Possession of his Majesty's
Troops; and also a Reward of FIFTY GUINEAS to any
Person or Persons who in like Manner shall secure and deliver
up any of his Associates in such nefarious Practices ; extend
ing also his Majesty's free Pardon, and the above Rewards, to
fych Accomplice in these Crimes, as shall discover the Haunts
of his Associates, so that some one or more of them may be
brought to condign Punishment: AND I hereby call upon all
his Majesty's liege Subjects to be diligent in difeovering the
Perpetrators of such atrocious Villainies, warning every one,
that whoever shall be found to have aided, aflifted, or conceal
ed any such Felons, will be considered as Accomplices, and
puniihed accordingly./
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal at Charbftown, the
second Day of April, Anno Domini One Thousand Se
ven Hundred and Eighty-one, and in the Twenty-firft
Year of his Majesty's Reign.
NISBET BALFOUR.
By Order of the Commandant,
H. Barry, Secretary.
cTRAYED or Rolen from the plantation of Col. Fenwicke
3 on John's Island, a BAY HORSE, is cropped and branded
T. R. Any person that delivers the said horse, or give informa
tion where he may be found, to Ensign Place, of the Prince
0: Wales's American Regiment, shall receive Five Guineas
reward. +
SOUTII- CAROI, INA.
By Lieutenant-Colonel,
NISBET BALFOU R,
Commandant of Charlestown, &c. &c. &c.
A PRoC L rt M A T 1 ^ N.
Commissary General's Office, LA -^ fyen-frect.
7 HIE Farmers and Planters that are il poifeffon cf good
Hay, Corn Blades, or Rice Straw, are requeued to bring
it to the King's Forage Yard, at GacibcnV Wiru f,wucre
they ihall receive a fair Market Price, in HARD DOLLARS,
for all they deliver.
N. B. Those who have not Carriage or Craft to bring? in,
shall be provided with the fame, upon applying to the Cfhce.
Charlefocwn, March loth, 1781. t
ALL persons indebted to the eßate of Mark Morris, de 1
ceased, arc desired to make immediate payment; and
those having any demands against the said estate, to bring in
their accounts properly attested, to
JA MARGARET MORRIS, Adminidmtrix.
WANTS employment, a person who has served in cne of
the firft stores in the province, writes a good hand, ur.-
fterftands accounts, and is well acquainted with meft of die
inhabitants in town and country. Enquire of the Printers, t
JAMES MACM.KRAY, & JUT
No. 54, Queen-street,
HAVE FOR SALE,
HIGH Proof Windward Island Rum in Puncheons, Madeira,
Claret and # Catalonia Wire in Pipes and Hogsheads; Gin in
small Kegs, Coniac Brandy in Cases, Caftile, white and brown Soap in
Boxes ; mould and dipt Candles in ditto, Butter in Firkins, Mess Pork
and Beef in,Tierces and Barrels, Cordage, Ship Bread, Port Wine in
Calks of seven Dozen Bottles, Jesuit's Bark in small Casts, Mustard in
% and jib. Bottles and small Boxes, folit Peafe in Kegs, Blacking Ball,
&c. in small Boxes; Pickles Aborted, ft for Families, Glass Ware as
sorted, Chocolate, Starch, Mens fine Shoes in Trunks, an elegant Af
fortmeut of the most fashionable Silks, ditto Ladies neat Dreries, &c.f
l i'u s F
TNTENDING to leave this Province in a short time, will
& dispose of his remaining STOCK of GOODS on very lew terms,
at his store, No. 95, Church-street, conffting of the following arti
cles, viz. elegant brocades, Griped and plain silks, fattins, perfians,
modes, gauzes, muslins, dimities, laces, flockings, kerfeymires,
chintzes, callicoes, linens, &c. &c. &c. very fine hyfon tea, and a
few hogffieads cf claret. He requests all persons indebted to him will
fettle their accounts as soon as possible, to prevent him the disagreea
ble necessity of leaving them in the hands of an Attorney.
April loth, 1781.+
JOHN & ADAM TUNNO,
Have receivedtin tie Ships London, Britannia, and Brigantine Robert,
from LONDON,
g QUANTITY of GOODS upon Consignment, fuitahle tp the
I Scafon; with London particular Madeira in Bottles, Pines,
Quartercafks and Hogflieads; Port in ditto, Porter in Bottles, Bar
rels and Hogsheads; Hants, Beef, Pork, fuperune Flour, &c. &c.
which they will dispose of upon reafonablc 1 erms for Cash, Produce
or Government Bills, at their Store, No. 48, Bay.
N. B. About 50 Puncheons of Antigua Rum, and a few Barrels
of choice Indigo Seed, for Sale. f
MR. THOMAS EVELEIGH having confelfed a judgment
to the fubferibers, in trust for all and lingular his creditors,
who shall, within four months from the twenty-seven th day of Fe
bruary last past, deliver in to either cf us, accounts of their several
and refpe&ive demands : Notice is hereby,given to all those to whom
he is in anywise indebted; that if their said demands are not made
known to us on or before the 27th day of June next, they will be
excluded from having or receiving any part of the monies arising
from the estate cf the said Mr. Eveleigh.
GIDEON DUPONT:
f THOMAS CORBETT.
MANY persons who have been long indebted to us, and
from whom we have patiently expected some payment from
the late crop, having totally neglected us. We now call upon to pay,
at leak, the interest due to us, and if they can, par; of the principal;
otherwise, we shall be compelled, however contrary to our wishes, to
put our demands in fait without diftin&ion, by the middle of May ;
it being incumbent on us to remit to our friends in Great-Britain im
mediately ; and as our demands have moH of them beer, many years
Handing, our friends cannot complain cf want cf indulgence.
I ATKINS & WESTON.
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 cuflomers for the continuance cf their
favours, as he will make it his study to give general fatisfa&ibn.
N. B. Masters of vessels, merchants and others, m^F be Supplied
with Ship Bread, Butter and Milk Bifket, in any quantity, on the
shortest notice. t ,
To be Let for One, Two or Three Tears, 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 xco feet
front, with the following buildings thereon, viz. a conyenient Hore,
properly fitted, fronting the Hreet, No. 114; two dwelling-houses
within the yard, large and commodious Hables that will contain 200
horses, with fodder houses, and every other conveniency proper for a
hostler. Apply in Broad-Hreet, No. 64, to
&A 6 1781. FRANCES S. PINCKNEY.
'^LOFTYthe
^fe+^r^property of the sequestered eHate of
Arthur Middleton, Esq; will cover this season
at Spring-Grove plantation, at Five Guineas
each mare, and half a Guinea to the groom.
/^r'V^ %^ JESUIT will cover at the fame place, at
VY Three Guineas each mare, and a Croun to the.
groom, jefuit was got by old Friar, out of a
high bred imported mare, is 15 hands high, of
n fine form, and was esteemed as fleet as any horse ever bred in thia
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 muff be at the risk of their owners, and none will be
received without the money. LACEY HARRISON, Groom, f
WHEREAS on the evening of the sth of April infant, a
Here in Church-street was broke into, by forcibly opening
the front window ; among other articles were taken away out of a
chest from one bag nine guineas, and from another money in gui
neas and half johanneffes to a considerable amount. Any person or
persons difeovering the perpetrators, or any aiders or abettors of
this robbery, shall be entitled to a generous reward, by applying to
the Printers of this paper. $
CbarlfoTun, April 12, liSt.
ALL persons indebted to the estate 'ef Clement Lem
priere, deceased, are desired to difeharge their refpe&ive debts
as soon as possible ; and those who have any legal demands against
the said estate, are requested to fend them in, properly atteftea.
And whoever employs, harbours, or entertains any of the under
mentioned negroes, belonging to the said estate, viz. Sam,fan. Old
yack, Philip, Sam, Torn, Peter, Lilly, Harry, Jemm— Abraham, Sambo,
London Frank, Bob, Charles, Moll, Hefer, Bina, Pindar, Cretia, Coom
bs, Betty, Summer, Jack, Fat, Charlotte, Simon, Will, Frank, Lifett,
Kate, fudy, Nanny, Tyra, Monday, Sue, Ben, and Grace, that for
some time past have been inveigled away, to the great prejudice of
the estate, will be profcuted with the utmost rigour.
GEORGE-PADDON. BOND, Executor.
N. B. Accounts delivered at No. 8, north end cf tl • Bay, will be
immediately forwarded to the Executor.^
WILLIAM BENNIES