The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1782-07-03 00:00:00, page 2

A Committee of Gentlemen have rafted cn Sir George
331 idges Rodney, to intreat him to honour the inhabitants of
this town with his presence at a publick Entertainment. A
Committee of Gentlemen from Spanish-Town, have likewise
attended him with a similar request for that place.
Montego- Bay, (Jamaica) Ma, ii. Wednesday evening the
Bth instant, arrived the brig Belvidera, Capt. Webftcr, from
New-York, in ii days. In this vessel came Captain Stewart,
of the 4td regiment, with dispatches for his honour the Com
mander in Chief ofthis island.
1 he day following arrived at Savanna la Mar, the fidp Rod
ney, Capt. Lufcomb, from Bristol, in 7 weeks. The Eagle,
which failed in company with her, was taken in fight of Lun
dy, by a French 40 gun Blip.
Sunday last arrived at Martha Brae, the ° ip Alexander,
Capt. Neil Campbell, from Glasgow, in 7 weeks.
Extras of a letter from Savanna la Mar, dated Ma, 3.
« I.aft Monday a company of upwards of <0 gentlemen,
" inhabitants of this parish, assembled here, to celebi tc the late
most glorious victory obtained over the enemy, by Sir George
Brydges Rodney. An elegant entertainment aas provided for
the occasion, and the day was spent with that heart-felt fatis
fadtion and good humour, which the fignai fucce is of our coun
try so well merited.—At dinner a standard (nicely contrived for
the purpose) appeared, with a representation of the British
flag, above that ot France, (with lilies revers'd) planted in
famed Sir Loin, whose entrance was fainted with three cheers.
St. Jago de la Vega, (Jamaica) May 6. Account' fr m
St. Kitt's mention a shameless violation of the articles of sur
render, in a,number of instances. Wh^n M, Frairn, the Lieu
tenant-Governour, met his firft aflembly, he told them, tiat
66 although by the capitulation he was limited as to positive
demands, yet he flattered himfelf that 'he King's i^w ftufris
Would shew their zeal for his Majesty's honour, and the fafety
of the colony, by granting liberally such further aid., as tire
situation of affairs made indifpenfibly neceflary : that to carry
on the publick works, he required- one fifth of all the working
negroes to be fed and eloathed by their prop:ietor b ;—a steal
supply of cattle for the King's troops;—and an honourable
provision suitable to their rank should be made for the new
officers of government." Th- ACT mbly, in an humble ad
dress, “ supplicated the Governour to recede from his de
mands, which, at this time of the year, mud be productive of
certain ruin to the island, as they could not take off their crops
without negroes and cattle." ——What answer the 7 received
does not appear, but they found it prudcn''to gratify him,
and the next day voted what he wanted.—A day or wo after
wards M. Frairn fignified that a salary of 4001. was wanting
for an interpreter: this also was complied with.— rhe news
of Admiral Rodney's victory having become publick, feme
gentlemen, particularly the Hon. Mr. Akers, a member of
Council, indulging themselves, perhaps rather imp:udently, in
drinking the healths of their late Sovereign, and hie brave Ad
miral, were feezed by a party of the Lull brigade, carried to
gaol, and loaded with irons.
At Martinique an arret was published, forbidding any per- 1
sons to converse on the fubjedt of the late naval vidory, with
severe denunciations on theft who should dare to propagate
.that infamous falfnood of the Ville de Paris being taken by the
English ; an event so repugnant to common sense, that none
but enemies to the glory of the King, could entertain the djf
honourable idea for a moment.
Kingflon, Ma, it. OrfMonday arrived at Port-Royal, his
Majesty's fliip Canada, the Hor W. Cornwallis, Esq; com
mander, from Sir Samuel Hood's fleet, which she left cruizing
off Cape Tibcroon Bay, all well.
The fame day arrived the fliip Nancy, Capt. Deaves, in 52
days.from Lancaster.
The ship Nancy and Elizabeth, Capt. Kitfon, from T ondon,
Madeira, and the Windward Inlands, anchored at Fort-Royal
on Tut(day.
Wednesday his Majesty's fliip Prothec, of 64 guns, & -. Buck
por, Esq; commander, arrived at Port-Royal; and. on Thtirf
day, the Alfred of 74 guns, Barber, Esq; commander,
both from Sir Samuel Hood's fleet; Thursday also ai rived-the
'floop Swan, Capt. Taylor, in nine weeks from C & :k.
The Swallow Packet, Capt. Green, failed with the mail for
Great-Britain ; on Monday also a sloop of war, wun dispatches
from his Honour the Lieutenant-Governour, and Sir George
Brydges Rodney. . „ . . ~
Advice has been received of the St. Esprit, a Frerch 84 run
fliipthat was in the late engagement, having funk tvs opays aftci ;
and that every foul on board perilled, two veffeL that were
in fight being so much disabled as to be incapable of giving them
assistance.
Certain information has been received of four French ships
of the line having arrived at Curacoa, in a most (battered con
dition after the late engagement, and from \ bene: . not being
able to procurethe necessary affiftanoe, they proceeded for the
Cape the 2d instant, viz. Ie Hercules, of 74 guns, Fe Marfel
lois 74, Le EveiHe ^4, and LePhiton 04 ; the mails of thethree
former being in such a state that they could hardi, be kepthan
'ding. ,„
May 18. On Friday and Saturday last, his Majesty's fliip
Yarmouth, of 64 guns, Captain Perry, Montague, 74. Captain
'Bowen, and Marlborough 74, Captain Penny, anchored at
Port-Royal. When these ships left Sir Samuel Hood, he was
. cruising in search of the scattered remains of the French fleet.
Saturday, the sloop Adventure;. Thomson, from Savannah
in Georgia, and next day a fchoorfer from St. Thomas's, ar
rived here.
Monday, his Majesty's (loops Pacahunta, Ticl'er, and Ger
main, arrived in nine days from Antigua, and the Alert cutter
from Sir Samuel Hood's squadron.
Reports by the Racahunta, &c. fay, that fihce the late en
gagement, a French ship of the line has been (handed on the
little isle of Avis, to the feuthwatdrof St. Kitts: 7 hat another,
by some accident, todk fire dff Porto-Rico; and wis burnt to
the water's edge; and that two'of those whie.it reached Cu
ragoa, in attempting to get out of the harbour, Frock near
the mouth of it, and,' after throwing then guns overboard,
were with much difficulty got otl, and then scarcely in a con
dition to swim.
Several ships of the Cork fleet have arrived at the Windward
JOands in a very fltort passage from Ireland. The Peet was
dispersed in a heavy gale of wind feion after they W* the land.
Monday arrived at Port Morant the ship St iAridr^v, Scott,
in o weeks from Ghifcow; ard next day at Port-Roy;!, his
Majesty's fliip Champion, Capt. Weft, fora the squadron.
From the JAMAICA GAZETIE.
Upon reading Sir George Brydges Rodney's letter, to Ge
neral Campbell, dated the 13th of April, 1782.
THE * Glory ofFrance is lopt short of its head,
Their Dirdem's funk, and their Gafar is dead,
With int'reft the f Meteor's regain'd from our foe,
And their Cit, of Paris is tPen also.
The Hedoring Bourbons, with infatiaFemaw,
Toconquer Jamaica sent Morfieur Le Grade ;
But cur bold Biitifh Admiral entered a plea,
That made the Monfeurs cry out: Mort de ma vie.
Here's a health to brave Rodney, and also to Hood,
TTbofe Heroes poffeft of the true British blood)
\ Likewise to Cornwallis'—thofc invincible three,
Wm? made the fagflrike of the I die de Paris,
* Le Clorieux. , f L'Ardent.
To :M PRINTERS of hi- ROYAL GAZETTE. 1
Gentlemen,
SOME tribute the Muses flow'd pay to the fplend ; d and
important victory of the 12th of April last.—l with the enclosed
%nay emulate a more inspired Poet with ideas and numbers
better adapted to the glorious fubje&. Such as they are,
however, you are welcome to publish them, if yen deem them
worthy ofan appearance in your ufeful Paper. I am, Gentle
men, your obedient servant, J. J.
Spanifo-Town, ~a, 16,1 782.
'TOWAS at th'imperial throne below,
' Where Neptune holds his state,
With awful, but dejittcu .brow.
Old Vngi./nd's Champion Lt:
With grief opprefs'd, hy conquest fham'd,
He thushis suit preferr'd:
" Ard are my sons by thee difclaim'd!
" By thee their piay'rs unheard? • -
" There was a time, when uncontroul'd,
" O'er all thy vaf. domain,
" (Such was great Neptune's will enroll'd)
" The British flag did letgu.
“ Too long, my sons, by party fir'd,
" The wrati)of Heaven invite;
" But now, by Britain's wioags iuipu'd,
" Each hand and heart unite.
" See R >dney, true to England's cause,
" With Hoon and Drake advance,
" Refolv'd to gain the world' c anpbufe,
“ And fcomge the pride of France.
" Oh, Power Propitious! lend thy aid,
" Affir tthy fhv'rite Isle;
" Once more be B. it ai n's fl rg display'd,
" Once m re may Freedom smile!"
Thus (poke St. Geo:ge. St. Dennis next
• With ereft Elated Z>od :
“ Wave them, (he cry'd> thy vain pretext,
" Myvict'ry's fcal'd in blood;
'' No chore (hail Britain's sous advance
' Their fame by navai deeds:
" The Fates have fix'd the pow'r of France,
“ Thv boated freedom blends.
“ To me the western world pertains,
" By my great feats acquir'd ;
“ Jamaica now alone remain:,
“ Tho' last, not lead detir'd : ,
" Thither n y course I bend: a Chief
“ By long experience wife,
" By glory wairn'd beyond belief,
P Shall fcize the noble prize."
He ceas'd, wiki )from the azure throne,
A voice like thunder roll'd ;
" The Fates to mortals rest unknown;
“ By gods, not into, controui'd."
Tiw dreadful conllict'siTOwbcgun,
Fach Fames 'the battle's rage;
From earlv morn 'till feting tun
These rouble fleet's encage.
Grea+ Rodney now ffil! bolder grown,
.Revives their van to break;
The French their loft estate bemoan,
Whilst till their Chief so fake.
Amaz'd, difinayed th. iquadrou flies,
Wo meres vbite bannet s fhiue;
Bear down, my hear ts, brave Rodney cries,
Proud Galli '> Standard s mine.
CoRNWaQis led the dauutlefs band, *
• That funk ide ticro lew;
A brother'' kith-rings nerv'd hi, hand,
Revenge inspir'd the b> v v.
Thy deri, He Grasse,* ihall future fame
In hrir ht-F colours place ;
Defeat ; TIf scarce fin I sthy name,
(mcmthofe deeds disgrace.
And now great Neptune's high behest,
lopublifli'd o'er the fta,,
V'hilft lightnings 'ceale,. and thunders rest,
To hear this just decree :
" Tn ar's, in arms, let France prevail!
" By land her atirels gain,
" With me her suit can ne'er avail,
" Britannia.iules the Main.""
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M NTF.EQUIRU.
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FO'S /t'
At T URNL R'S Store,
No. 73, Church-street, near the corner 'of Tradd-ftreet,
T ADIES caps, fattip, fill.and Puff (hoc,, ladies h^r rn-
JLs.ibionsj braids, -curls,' and gentleman's queus of the neweff
fafluon, bed.doubee Marcixalle.hair powder, Orris , and ylainj.axrich :
ditto, effenqe of lemons, efßo^ of bergamot, lavender water;
rose and other perfumed ,waters ohqmic.d, ahrond afod ! ft. \:h|
balls; French and Fnglify pfipL AiLis, foft ditto French and Fnglifh;
in pots donbl and finpl - hair pir„ faaLg pof d< r, (hay ag boxes,'
hornets, ebence ,of pearl ^A pearl dendf,ce, queens w^ye, large;
quilt beams, Orlyar's, weights and fcWes^f F ft.&y rder fi
ftat : onary, children's books, fp.dli r, books, "ites and date pencils,',
laaf -AxoQxia&t ditta^AnLMufcovada ditto,. rigd&j&J&dede
porter, corks, wine crlaffes, tumblers, h^ .r ; \ : Tag's, whire icari
nets, coarse Iri° ilinens, fupertine bread league doth,,children's
moi roc s o (hoes, wire rat and rrmifr r' f'
Which he will fell much cheaper than afy in town
TO T.
q^HE HOUSE No. 110, in Meeting-Erect with .a large
§ garden and an excellent well of water.
X F S 0,, . ,
To he let or fold, the STORE, No. ,6! rm +he TC± For
particulars enquirejat No. tto, Meetingettr, et. "t.
- A \^.HALE BOAT,f'
WAS itoieu from Greenwood's wharf but Sunday pf[st,
and wa fern iris early on Maud , jnoiinHg, off /Gadsden's
whs" c ; flu bt^ a fc,are %rn, and feme of the .Boards }"' e afent
her hern sheet: : oriy two tholts in her at the time fire' Sas taken
awav and wasverr much in want of paint, b'eine niuch Wach'd by
lying in the fun loi a QoniidcrahL time. VEhoeier h o s picked m the
said boat are renrrOed "O give information to 'th - printers ot this
'paper so +hit the owner may get her again, and they lnal| hEVc'TWO|
GUINEAS 'v d ' 1
Gburkfewn, fun, a^tb, 1,82. f r )[( , •• 1 „|
From the POLITICAL MAGAZINE
for January 1782.
AT the close of the year 1775, the Royal Navy of Great-
Britain confined ofthe following number of ships, viz.
daffies. Gommiffioned. Building. Ordinal,. Total.
100 guns 0 1 3 4
90 guns 1 4 10 15
80&74 10 9 36 55 _
70 & 64 8 4 28 40
60 1 0 il. 1%
50 11 0 3 14.
- 44&-40 2-- 0 6 -8
38 & 36 1 0 4 5
32 4 0 28 3%
28 17 0 7 24
20 14 - 3— II 28 :%
Sloops, &c. 5., 2 8 64
Of the above number 2 ferenty-fours, 7 feventys and sixty
. fours, 4 sixties, 1 fifty, 5 forty-fours and forties, 4 thirty
cights and Lhiity-fixcs, 2 thirty-twos, 5 twenty-eights, 5
twenties, and 15 or 16 sloops and cutters, were, on repeated
surveys, found so much perched, and otherwise unferviceable,
that part ofthem were fold and broke up in private yards, part
of them were broke up in the royal dock yards, and the re
maining part of them were lent to Sheernefe, Hacwich, &c.
for breakwaters. Our navy wisthen reduced to
Crns. Mo. of Ships. Guns. Mo. of Ships.
, 190 4 4.4 &40 , 3
90 15 38 & 36 1
80 & 74 53 3 2 -30
70 & 64 33 28 19
63 8 20 23
50 13 I Sloops, &c. 49
In the course of the war we have loft 4 (hips of seventy-sour
guns, 3 of Seventy, 4 of sixty-sour, 2 ol forty-four, 10 of thir
ty-two, 10 of 28, 12 of twenty, and 8 (loops, &c. Taken
bv the enemy, 1 of axty-four, 1 oftifty, zof forty-four, 3 of
thirty Two, 3 of twenty-eight, 6 of twenty, and 10 (loops,
&c. If we fubioaLt tuefe nom the above total, there will
then remain . the original navy of 1775 only
Gns. Ships. I Guns. Ships.
100 4 ' 4.4 &40 I
90 15 I 38 &36 . I
80 & 74 49 1 32 „
70 & 64 25 28 6
60 & 20 5
50 12 Sloops, &c. 21
The date of the Royal .Navy, at the present time, will be
found to be precisely as follows: r
daps. Comm',oticd. Budding. Ordinar,..
100 guns 3 1 0
goguns 11 5 z' :
80 & 74 47 "'ls 11
70<.< 64 32 11 8 „
,60 5 0 -5
50 14 6 2
44 & 40 12 7". 2" r r
3) & 36 . 13 4. 3
32 37 6 *9
28 28 0 5
20 26 O 2
Sloops, ('em I&2 '97
Now, if we cohere this account with the above total
remainder, we (had find, tha. executive ot -finishing 2 nineties,
9 feveoty-fours, 3 sixty-sours, 3 twenti s, and 2 (loops,' there
have finally been built, launched, and 'added to our navy, 9
feventy-f^ as 0. dgh its, 15 Ii::t) -loins 01 twenties, aTtaies,
4 fifties, 13 fort s -lours, 1-5 tLuts -eights or thirty-tike^ 2,
t. Irt-'-iwo', 27 twentyreights, 23 twenties, and i6B sloop„
fireihips, bombs, aimed ships, cu+tefs, &c. from iß,ohen
guns each, besides hired vehels. And we have now building,
1 fifft rate, 5 fecoud rates, 26 third rates, 6 fourth rates, ana
17 fifth rates, with (loops, &c. Several of the'e, particularly
the firft rate, 2 second rates, and 9 of the third rates, will be
ready to launch try May next, and some of them in -the course
of next month. Hence, oar p.UridL, to their ofa 6onfo
fion, and to the very great c edit of Lord Sandwich, may
learn, tha', ec'ufee of the (hips now nearly finished, his
Lord ship has, in toe fyace of lix years only, (three years of
wuich tile Ihipu rights scarce 'worked any time extra) added to
.our navy 44. line of.battle Ihip,.(fifties included), rncuntirg
3002 guild; iTo ihips from 44 guns each to 20' guns' eab,
mounting 3-31 g,un^ ; and 168' Hoops, &c. moun ing 2550
guns. Ide whole additional, force making, of itfelf, a navy
of 322 tail, mounting 838 j. gun's.
Let opposition cenuder t^efe fa& , and then blufhgor the
abuse they have so liberally poured, on a man, who the more he
is tried, the more herring will be found. ^..
NAUTICUS.
;.==^=_
ILONDON CLAeOIT of the firiEQaality,
In C A.SES of .2%, Z)o%%e^ch.° '
lEnquirelEnquire for Mr. Rouixs tat Mrs. Qawfon's, No. 91,
'...Meeting-Street. ..
I —— ,__— -
To be fold, Cheap,
For Cath, Bills or Produce,)
*At No. 91; corner* of froaft' and Cbmcb ftreefs, ".
•jrXTLLFNT Madeira, London and other bottled . Part
'JO Wine— Old Rum—Pickles—Loaf Sugar—Raifitd—Vinegar,
&.c. Ac. Adu, a quaithy-of.Ofuaburgs, with a general AuorF
merit for. the ftafonab^ goods ||]
To he 'id, and mar be Fmtered'ipcn the izd irftarfy
The NOUSE, No. So, Kmg-flueet,
Withthe fine lar^e Garden adGin-nc, Anpty-tbi -
|I AVU LIAM SMITH, No. 3'3, Bay.
1
ANe^b 'Mrin^aCK, to be Hired,
IWhirls perfectly,.folxr, (a.,ic| cap be very ufeful to <a; u'i^
merchant, having formerly been employed in that branch..
bfof^:,, BRIIN CAPE
T GZZ.VLUS -R Ifffß A
y^yHERE&S, in the night between the 26th and 27 ib^'
id th^ Cedar udderhiie House, at present occupied
Mrs. Daw son in Mecting-ftreet; was broke into, and d^
A'v df Hants; rifie'd ruga?. and dla&ira Urine iteieirom the^
' TTiis &ft) rtyi^lpT^ to whom any of theT.dL;
tic'e- im^r te ; n a c^ndclire Manner offered for file, to'4
the nee ilary Steps towards a Difeovery of the Perpetrators!
thL diufog RolLery,; by which Means they will be entjQi#
the above Reward : And ^he Snbfcriber'enganes to-pay^
ther Reward of FIFE OCTN'RAS to any Person who will^
cure frflicient r"hforQ fc r the C< dvic'tion of all, or any of,
Odendero, so as to Iline him or .them to condign Puniihm^
—- - ——rt+TNANBTR BRYSDAL,
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