The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-07-14 00:00:00, page 2

come as important as ever, and either procure what justice,
take what revenge the pleases.
A petition from the Merchants trading to Africa was pre
ated yesterday to the House of Commons, praying to be al
wed a further sum of money for keeping the forts &c. in re
iir—the fame being read, Lord North rose up, and lignified
s Majesty's approbation.
dnfwer from Sir G. B. Rodney, to the Hon. J. Glanville,
Solicitor Genera! of St. Christopher's, <wbo presented to
him a Memorial from the Merchants of that Ifand,
" Sir G. B. Rodney piefents his compliments to Mr. Glan
ville, and as his whole time has been so fully employed on his
Majesty's and the public service, as not to allow him hitherto
leisure to peruse the Memorial he delivered him, he must ex
cuse him, if, till he has considered it attentively, he cannot
give an answer to it; but owns himfelf surprised that gentle
men who call themselves fubjeds and merchants ,of Great Bri
tain should, when it was in their power to lodge their effeds in
the British islands to windward, where they would have been
under the protection of the British laws and the Britifli flag,
prefer fending their effects to leeward to St. Euftatius, where,
in the eye of common sense and common reason, they could
only be lodged as a deposit to supply the necessities of the
enemies of their King and country.
•' The island of St. Euftatius was Dutch—every thing in it
was Dutch —every thing was under the protection of the Dutch
flag, and as Dutch'rt shall be treated— Titis is the firm refblutibn
of a British Admiral, who has no view whatever but to do the
duty he owes to his King and his country."
April 30. It is molt devoutly wished by every true patriot,
that a serious and minute enquiry will be made into the trea
sonable conduct of our Euftatia patriots, and that confirmation
of property will not be the only punishment those mercantile
traitors are to feel.
May I, Etiquette prevents the Bishop of Ofnaburgh going
to Berlin before .he goes' to Vienna; he is to visit that capital
in his way front Vienna back to Hanover ;, but it is said, that
he has thought of crossing Poland from Vienna to Petersburg,
and coming from thence by Berlin.
Theie ate two expectants for the primacy of Ireland, in case
of the prefect Primate's death ; the Archbishop of Cafhel,
witi^he interest of Welbore Ellis ano the Earl of Bristol ; Bi
&r)rcf Derry, on his own. It is said the Archbishop of Cafhel
will have it, being an Irishman; and the Bishop of Derry ad
vanced to tlie English fee of Durham on a vacancy; which is
the greatest promotion the King of England has in his gift, civil
or eccl'efiaftical.
Lord Mansfield has not fignified the smallest intention of re
signing the Chief Jufticefhip of the King's Bench, though se
veral of the public prints have been pleased, not only to give
in his.refignation, but also to appoint nis successor.
Yesterday the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
assembled at their Hall in Great Queen-street, Lincoln 's-inn
fields, to celebrate their anniversary, and to choose officers for
the ensuing year, when his Grace the Duke of Manchester was
re-elected Grand Master; Sir John St. Aubin, Senior Grand
Warden ; and John Galloway, Efq;.Junior Grand Warden.
Several Masonic Songs were sung by Mr. Dubellamy, Mr.
Webb, and Mr. Gaudry. The Stewards were, very liberal in
their entertainment ; many loyal healths were drank, and the
evening concluded with that harmony and decorum which so
eminently characterize the Fraternity.
A correfyondent, who believes that there is a fatality at
tending days and names, thinks that of Heartfink, a very omi
nous one for a Dutch Admiral in the present circumstances ;
as it seems to portend, that his heart will fink within him, at
the fight of the British flag."
A letter from Cadiz .mentions, thilt Lieutenant-Colonel
"Bolts, now in the service of his imperial Majesty, was arrived
there from India, with the Imperial frigate Joseph Theresa,
under his command. Some of the English newfpapers.had long
ago given that ship up for loft. It bringsinformatioteof the Da
nish fliip Comte Schimrnelmann, Capt. Receirfen, being wreck
ed on the 12th of November last, off the Cape de Verde' Islands.
The following ten regiments are ordered for encampment at
Portsmouth, viz. the 2d battalion of Royals; Dorfetfhire,
Surrey, Cardigan, North Hants, Nottingham, Sussex, Buck
inghamihire, Weft Kent, and Northumberland Militia.
'May 2. It is now beyond a doubt, that the breach between
the Rockingham and Shelburne parties is so open, and has of>
late increased so much, that the latter are on the eve ofjoining
adminiftration —and the only hesitation is the posts into which
the chiefs must come. Lord S eis offered a Secretaryship,
of state, and Col. Barre a vice treasurership of Ireland in the
room of Mr. Townfhend ; but Mr. D demands the re
version of the Common-Pleas after Lord Loughborough, which
is not come into.,
Extrafl of a letter from Peterfburgh, April 10.
“ Two Ordinances have been published here lately. The
firft prohibits the importation of foreign gold coin, except
ducats of Holland ; the other forbids all persons speaking pub
licly on the fubjedts of state affairs, politics, and war: it is,
however, only a renewal of what was passed in the year 1763,
in the reign of the Empress Elizabeth "
The prisoner appeared dressed in his uniform, scarlet faced
with blue, without a sword; and attended by the officer of
the guard, and Mr. Erskine who acted as his private counsel.
The prosecution was opened for the Crown, by. Sir Charles
Gould, Judge Advocate General. An officer belonging to
the Jersey militia, was called to give evidence against the pri
soner. This gentleman, in a very candid, impartial manner,
gave a narrative of the proceedings of the enemy, after they
had landed, taken the Lieutenant-Governour, some other
officers, and himfelf, prisoners. The French General, he said,
having made himfelf master of the Townhouse, published a
proclamation, in which he promised protection to all the inha
bitants who should remain quiet; and threatened with milita
ry execution, those who should continue in arms. He then
called for pen, ink, and paper, and drew up with his own
hand, several articles of capitulation, which he required the
Lieut. Governour, and the witness to sign : the witness refu
fidto do it, alledging that he was a prisoner, and confequeiX
Major Corbet, late Lieutenant Governour of Jersey, was on
Tuesday theist of May instant, brought up to the Horfe
guards, to be tried by a Court-Martial, for having fuffered that
island, under his command, to be surprised by the French, and
for having signed articles of capitulation whilst he was a prison
er. The Court was composed of the following general and
field officers:
Lieutenant-General Craig, President.
Members.
Major-General Pigott,
Major-General Grant.
Colonel Stevens, 3d guards,
Colonel Lafcelles, -3d dragoons.
Colonel Murray, 77th foot,
Colonel Adeane, ift horse grenadier guards,
Lieutenant-Col. Woodford, ift guards,
Lieutenant-Col. Bertie, ditto,
I,ieutenant-Col. Hulfe, ditto,
Lieutenant-Col. Lyfter, 3d guards,
Lieutenant-Col. Mufgrave, 40th foot,
Lieutenant-Col. Duroure, 2d guards,
Lieutenant-Col. Sir R. Laurie, 16th light dragoons,
Lieutenant-Col. Sutton, zd guards.
COURT-MARTIAL, Horse - Guards.
The Rev. Mr. Le Couteur deposed, That upon the 6th day
of January, when the French landed on the island of Jersey,
he was with the King's forces at the Hospital barracks ; that
when the news arrived in that quarter, the troops, though de
termined to attack the enemy, were under some little embar
rassment on account of their ignorance of their numbers, and
situation; that in some time a messenger arrived with orders
from the Lieut. Governour, not to commence any kind of hos
tility, for that having been furprized, he was obliged to sign
articles of capitulation, and to make the belt terms he could,
for the good of the King's troops, and the island; that upon
the receipt of this order the officers had frequent consultations,
to which he being invited, he most strongly recommended that
no notice should be taken of the Governour's orders, but that
forces should without loss of time march towards the town,
and attack.. The witness proceeded to relate several other
matters, which were rather wide of the charges in issue, and
which only tended to prove, that he was as fully qualified for
the sword as the pulpit.
Lieut. Boyne, of the fyth regiment, deposed, That on the
morning of the 6th of January, he was sent by Major Pierson
with a flag of truce, to the town, to enquire if the Lieut.
Governour was a prisoner ; and if so, to demand his releafe
ment. The French General, the Lieut. Governour, and many
other gentlemen and inhabitants of the island were then in the
Town-hall. Upon the witness asking if the Lieut. Governour
was a prisoner ? The French General answered, that he was not ;
and pointed to the Governour's sword, as a proof of his free
dom. The Lieut. Governour informed the witness, that he had
been furprized in his bed, and was therefore of necessity obliged
to sign articles of capitulation, for the preservation of the island,
the property of the people, and the security of the army. The
articles were produced, and also an. o-der to Major Pierson,
importng that the troops under his. command were to march
into the town of St. Hillier, with all the honours of war; that
they were there to resign their arms, all but their fide arms;
to return to their refpediye quarters, and there remain until
vessels should be prepared'to convey them to England. The
witness upon this said, that Major Pierson, and the other offi
cers would defend the island, and not obey such orders; upon
which the Lieut. Governour desired leave to go and speak to
the Major, which the French General granted. An officer was
then appointed to attend the Governour and the witness. As
they were going to Major Pierson's quarters, they met the
Major at the head of the column, and a conference took place.
—The Lieut. Governour reported the situation in which he
flood, and also that 700 men were in the town; that 6000 more
were landed, or landing in different parts ; and that 10,000
were ready to embark at St. Maloes, and ever/ moment ex
peded. Upon this Major Pierson asked the Governour, how
he knew the truth of what he had reported ? The Governour
answered (laying his hand upon his bread) " Upon my ho
nour," —but recollecting himfelf—“ Sir, I have the French Ge
neral's honour for it." Major Pierson then replied, "We are
determined to defend the island while we have life." Gover
nour Corbet then requeued time to return to the General, and
acquaint him with the Major's resolution. Half an hour was
proposed, but Major Pierson declared, that if the General did
not answer in ten minutes, he would storm the town.
Lieut. Harrison, and a Captain of the militia, confirmed
the last witness in the whole of his testimony.
Several questions werejudicioufly proposed by the prisoner,
particularly one, which was, If the witnesses did not know,
all the time of their several tranfadions, that he was a prisoner
upon parole? To which they all answered in the affirmative.
This question proceeded from others, which were put by
several members of the Court refpeding the possibility of the
Lieutenant-Governour holding any private conversation with
the witnesses, in which he might have intimated his real sen
timents and wishes refpeding Major Pierson's conduct.
Francis Kirby deposed, that the Lieutenant-Governour,
upon hearing some conversation refpefting the parson of the
parish having locked his house up, and refufing to Surrender
some arms which he had in his possession, told the French Ge
neral, that the parson had not any charge of ammunition, and
at the fame time ordered the military store-keeper to open the
magazine.
The evidence for the Crown being here closed, the Judge-
Advocate called for two former witneiles, who had applied for
leave to amend or add to their evidence ; and they being pro
duced, were informed, that as they had been present in the
Court during the examination of other witnesses, they could
not be permitted to make any further deposition.
Lieutenant-Governour Corbet now presented a paper, fta'ing
reasons for putting offhis defence until Saturday. The paper
being read by the Judge-Advocate, the Court instantly con
curred, and adjourned until Saturday morning at ten o'clock.
ly no a& of his/in focha filiation, ^uld,be of any effed ; and
claiming at the fame time the benefit.of the proclamation;
which the French General granted, by giving him leave to de
part on his parole. The General, however, insisted that the
Lieut. Governour should sign the capitulation ; but finding
him aveffe to it, and starting many difficulties, he pulled out
his watph, faying, “ I fee you are only endeavouring to gaiq
time; 1 will give you only half an hour to determine, and at
the expiration of that time hostilities shall commence." The
French General at the fame time endeavoured to intimidate
the Lieut. Governour into a compliance with his demand, by
fuggeftipg, that all remittance would be in vain, as a great de
barkation from France would shortly take place on the island:
upon this head he said to the Lieut. Governour; “ Sir, you
may well be surprised to fee me, who am the General of the
army destined against Jersey, March up with only the van
guard; but I did it merely for the purpose of dispatch ; and
to-morrow my main body will join me." He also insisted, the
Lieutenant-Governour should furnifh him with a guide to con
duct his artillery to town : the' Governour gave no, positive
refufal'to this command; but the witness could dif^over by
the Governour's manner of a&ing, that he wished to avoid
making any reply to the order, and consequently, to avoid
fending any guide to condud the artillery ; for he adverted to
the articles of capitulation, and was endeavouring to gain
time by throwing as many obstacles in the way as, he could;
faying, that this article was obfeure ;. a. second unintelligible ;
and a third ambiguous: however, he signed the capitulation
at last, when the half hour, which was all the French Gene
ral had allowed him,- was expired. The witness proved the
hand-writing of the Governour and French General, which
Appeared at the bottom of the articles of capitulation. The
original articles and proclamation in French were produced in
Court, and read by Sir Charles Gould. It was then ordered
that an interpreter should attend the Court in order to trap,
date them ; when the. Court at three o'clock adjourned to
next morning. . t
Wednesday the Court-Martial fat again, and several wit
nesses were examined a part for the prosecution.. Their evi
dence tended to shew, that when the enemy had taken posses
sion of the island, it was possible for the Governour to have
escaped to the barracks, and headed the military in its defence.
The Governour and Mr. Erskine (his Counsel) cross-examined
the officers to whom the messages were sent from the Gover
nour when a prisoner ; and they all agreed that they considered
the orders to capitulate not voluntary, but forced and gompul
fory, from the Governour, and that he sent them merely to
save bloodshed, the French General threatening to make a car
nage, in case of refufal.
On Thursday at 10 o'clock the court met by adjournment.
Charlestown, j^y >s,
-PALLY on Sunday a considerable partv 'of mounted Rebel,
cmefly Mhrtra, under Henry Hampton, who former?:
vended at the Congarres, made aludden irruption into Go'
creek parish, surrounded the church during the time of ferric'
made prisoners of the congregation, to some of whom th?
gave p^les, and took several horses. About two o 'cl?b
they came to the Quarter House. Lieut. Waugh, with ?
,%%fc e ^ s ' ° f the South-Carolina Dragoons, having"
. recen ™ ] intelligence of some flying parties '
Rebels being seen in the neighbourhood, had just then mounted
and was going out to reconnoitre; he was immediately attack
1 ed : .' she ^ at di foi r ity of force admitted but of a ihort co?
tert, in which the gallant Waugh cut down John Wright
1 W afmafaw, a Rebel Captain, and it is said, two others H
then surrendered, and was afterwards foot. Some of
I Rebel Officers affected to regret the death of so brave a
and to condemn the infamous deed.
Several gentlemen from town were then at the Quarter
,House, some of whom,got off; others were taken and admit
ted to their parole. Mr. William Trufler of this town, in ?
t :tempting to make his escape, was (hot.
V ~A fter. ^y' ll ^ there about two hours, and regaling them
fe ves with better fare than they have been accustomed to th.
whole party decamped. ' c
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
To-Morrow, THURSD AY, the r 9 th Day of July
To begin at TEN o'Clo&,
. t At Mrs. North's, No, 56, Chu^h-ftreet,
THE wholly of her neat and ufeful Houfhold Furniture
being new and in excellent order; among which are, feme
elegant ornamental China, an exceeding good one Horse Chair, &c.
Ard at 7 th ELkE n'Cloch, trill L fold on Eveleigh's Wharf
One hundred Barrels of RICE, in ten Barrel Lots, being
pare of the Ship London's Cargo.
On FRIDA Y, the 20th instant,
To^egin at TE N,o'Clock,,
At No. 95, in Broad-street, ,
W I L,L BE SOL D,
THE Whole of Mrs. Blake's FURNITURE, brought
from South Bay for the Convenience of the Furchafers, confiftin^ c f
Mahogany Bureaus, Dining Tables, Chairs, Looking Glasses, neat
hire Grates, &c. &e.
. . At TWELVE fCIoA, on Greenwood', Wharf,
A Suit of Sails, one Bo,ver Anchor of 5 Cwt. and a small
Anchor of 1501 b. wt. about 20 Fathoms of new 8 Inch Cable, some
Rigging; a Squartfail Boomyard, 2 Topfeilyard and Topmast, with a
few Blocks, laved from the Sloop Lord North.
At O NE o'clock., at the Exchange,
A FAMILY of NEGRbES, confining of one young Negro
Fellow, who is a reiparkable good Cooper; one young Woman and
her Child, an exceeding good Seamdrefs; one excellent House-
Wench; one old Woman, Mother to the above.
AL S O, „
r °?^'? j °° ut Wealthy Negro Man, who is an expert Cooler, and
KAIE his Wife, who is a Seamstress and Washer Woman.
, A N D,
The Schooner Sally,
^Burthen about One hundred and twenty Barrels of
, Rice, now lying in Burn's Dock ; she has been lately
^^^^^=repaired, and is of an easy Draught cf Water.
A PETTIAUGER now lying at Eveleigh's Wharf; and a four
oar'd YAWL, Cutter built, and in excellent Orddr, by
Cbarlfon, i&b July, 1781. CURRIE & NORRIS.
WHO HAVE TO DISPOSE OF,
High proof Jamaica Rum
Loaf Sugar
Mufcovado ditto
Eight calks of Indigo
Boxes of Ling Fish in good order
Bell Rose Butter in firkins artd
half firkins
Choice frefh Flour just imported
Soap, Candles, and Split Peafe
A very elegant one horse CHAIR, hung on springs with harness
compleat, and as good as new.
MRS. Treville„ who formerly kept the London Coffee
houfe in New-York, tukes the liberty to acquaint the gentle
men in this garrison, that she has been waiting for a genteel house
to follow the fame business here; and as there is none at present to
be got that is calculated for that purpose, she has opened an OR
DINARY in the apartment she at present possesses, No. 73, corner
of Church and Tradd Greets, for the reception of her former friends
and customers. She flutters, herfelf that her present situation and
circumstances will apologize for elegance, as there are but few gen
tlemen in this garrison that are Grangers to her former and present
misfortunes.
The smallest favour will be gratefully acknowledged by Gentlemen,
your most obedient, humble servant, A. TREVILLE_
N. B. Breakfafts, Reliffies and Punch.—DINNER on the taole
precisely at three o'clock.—Each Gentleman to pay for Dinner 3s. 6d.
—The bill of fare to be seen at 11 o'clock.
Wanted, a good Waiter, and a House Wench, to whom good
wages will be given.f
GREENWOODS LEGGE,
Have just received from London,
A Quantity of Cordage of various sizes, a few barrels of belt
London Porter, a variety of Looking-Glafles, and two
boxes of Crown Window Glass, 19 by 14; which they will
fell reasonable for cafn, at their Store, No. 44, on the Bay. t
TO BE SOLD,
By William-Kerr Ross,
At No. 2, Tradd-ftreet,
For Ca/b, Government Bills, or Produce,
JAMAICA Rum by the Puncheon, Mufcovado Sugar by the
Hogfliead or Barrel, Port Wine in Pipes, Quartercaf^s and
Bottles ; Soap and Candles, Iriih Butter, and an Allbrtmen
of Dry Goods suitable to the Seafon.t
To be Sold at Private Sale,
A Neat London-made CHARIOT, very little the wone
for wear, lined with red Morocco, the front glass entire,
patent wheels and Iprings, and in every other relpe& elegantly
ed. The purchaser may have it for one half the prime
don, at which price it must be esteemed a great bargain. Any F";
desirous of viewing the above, will please apply at our '° rc j"
ttreet. +
fubferibers, attornieS to Mr. William DOUGHTY
I (absent at present from this cor.nttysb'y his desire "-a (
all indebted to him bv bond and note, immediately '° PQ'
fame to ' DANIEL CANNON
t JOHN WEBBr
PUBLIC ORDINARY.
Cordage, Canvass
Ruffled Shirts
Best London Shoes
Ship Bread
Medicines
Window Glass, and Boxes of aft
sorted Glass Ware
A few Calks English Brandy
A N D,