The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1782-06-01 00:00:00, page 4

son the Nzw.York ROYAL GAZETTE of April 24.1
The following is a copy of an original Letter intercepted from Mr.|
Silas Dean to Thomas Mumford, Efi; of Groton, near
New-London.
Dear Sir, Paris, September 24, i^f.
T RECEIVED yours covering a bill for jooolivres for the use
I 6f your nephew, which was paid, andthe money delivered
him—He is still with Dr. Franklin, and it is with pU^re I
assure you that no young man could have improved mote t 1111
he has done in twelve months: As to fixing him at Amfterdai n,
it is hardly possible to do it in the present situation of that coun
try, where all business is in a manner impended; and it is m)
opinion by no means advifeable.
II have bean twice in Holland, and have many acquaintances
there, who are ofthe fame way of thinking on this Subject . it
is almost as difficult to find him a place in France, wncrc his
advantages will any way equal his expences.—ln ihort, except
the language, I know of but very little that he would aequoc,
in any of the trading towns in France, which worild be of use
to him as an American merchant, for which you deigned him.
With Dr, Franklin he will be at no expence but for clothes, and
•disposed as he is, economical, that will not be great, lie
will be kept close to business, and will acquire the language,
and at the fame time, a much more extenlive knowledge o\
the world, than he could in any compting howfed cotioi pace
him in ; the Doctor being obliged by Congress to act heie
their Banker, their Consul, &c. as well as their Minier, mmt
of course keep a fort of compting house, the principal part ot
which business will employ your nephew s whole time 1t does
already so that he can seldom get leisure time to pay me a viht.
These considerations have induced me to recommend his re
maining where he is, at lead pntil nekt fprmg. by which time
we may poflibly be better able to form a judgment of th- con
tinuance, and issue ofthe war, than we can be at this time.
I wrote you a long letter the 15th of June last, in which you
will find my sentiments without referee, and too explicit to
leave me any thing'to add on that lubj^
events have juftified, at least in Europe and the Weft-Indie^
the utmost 6f what I ventured to predid, as to the operations
and issue of the campaign, and serve to confirm the sentiments
which ever since my return to Europe, I have had, as to the
real and only actual object of the war, and of its idut.
Having no certain intelligence from America lirce about . le
20th of July, am ignorant what turn the war may have taken
with you; but uniefs it is conducted with more energy and de
%cilion on your fide than on this, I fear that my apprehensions,
gloomy as they are, will soon be realized. By the appoint
ment of commissioners on the part of Congress to treat o. peace,
iand by people arriving from America, I find teat your
are sanguine, as to the wished for event. It is with pain that I
find it my duty to undeceive you—There is not at pre entail y
profped of peace, nor is there even any feriqus talk 01 it ;
Great-Britain does not appear likely to propose it, her nation
al debt has been increased greatly, but otherwise, she " Y
way Wronger than in the firfl ofthe war— I hespirit & the na
tion incrcafes with its enemies, her commerce has not fehrted
on the whole, and as a demonization of this fact, incredible as
it may appear in America, the ME year's exports from Grea L -
Britain were greater, and the revenue aiding thereon, amount
ed to a greater sum than in any former war since that kingdom
existed. The monied men I'll every part of Europe, even m
France and Holland, place theii money in the Englilh funds.
Affairs in the Fast-Indies have taken a favourable turn for them,
and in short, they appear ready to face their enemies 111 every
part ofthe world.
As to America, Great-Britain confiders us of so much im
portance, that sooner than acknowledge our independence,
hie will play the defyerate game, of all or nothing. Ihtle
may be disagreeable truths, but they are not leHtrue, nor less
important, on account of their being impalpable. If we turn
our attention on Spain, or Holland, can we be so blind as not
to fee the motives of their conduct, and in what light they re
gard us—They refufe to receive our ministers, orto know any
thing of us,tfw our cairfe, and the former, by fending at her
own expence, the garrison of Pensacola to reinforce General
Clinton's army at New-York, has aded openly and unequivo
cally agaiaft America. I assure you it is considered in no other
light by men of reflexion here. , . ~
And it muff be an insult on the common sense of mankind to
attempt to give it any other confirmation. This event juftirts
every thing I have ventured to affirm or conjeduie, as to [he
real disposition of Spain towards us. Before you receive this,
you will have the news of the fepafation ofthe combined fleets,
which closes the campaign in Europe on the part of France and
Spain. The Dutch feet from the Baltic is returned into port,
and the voyage is given over, by which no naval stores will be
received from that quarter, either by France, Spain or Holland.
The British fleet under Admiral Darby, has in a most furpriz
iny, and expeditions manner, been augmented to 40 fail ofthe
line, of which ten are three deckers. On the separation of the
combined fleets, this fleet became makers of these fcas, and
have since separated on different expeditions. Part of themin
to the North feasto annoy the Dutch, a part to cruize for the
home French Wed-India fleet, and a part to convoy a rein
forcement of about 5000 men to America, supposed for Chefi
peak-Bay. The Spaniards have invaded Minorca, and conti
nue the siege of Gibraltar, should they furceed against both,
the garrisons, confiding in the whole of near ten thousand ve
terans, may be lent like that of Pensacola, to reinforce Gen.
Clinton at New-York, wkiljlthe less of one or both of those places,
will occasion very little sensation in England ;—the trade of that
nation into the Mediterranean, having been for feme years,
very inconsiderable. The Dutch fleet under Admiral Zoot
man did themselves great honour in the battle with Admiral
Parker, it was a well fought a^iomon both fidcs, but the conse
quences have been unfavourable for Holland, as their Baltic
fleet has thereby been detained for this year in their ports. Hol
land affords at this time, a mod melancholly profped—Five
or fix thousand fail of vcfi'cls, but lately employed in exchang
ing the productions of one country for those of another, ?nd
thereby promoting the general happiness of mankind, Grip'd
and laid up: And the numerous bodies of sailors and artificers
out of employ, and in want of their usual and certain means of
Support, gives to a feeling mind, painful sensations. J confefs
that when at Amsterdam, in July last, I found the feene too
much for me, and that the fight of between 2 or 3000 drips in
that port only, in that useless and dcferted slate, affected me
beyond what Tcould have had any idea of at a distance. You
may imagine that this desertion of commerce, will naturally
man the navy, it is natural to flippole this; but thefatt is, that
the Dutch find it very difficult to man the few flrips they have,
and the cause is, that of the seamen employed in the Dutch
service, not one fifth are really natives, but are composed of
Swedes, Danes, Hamburghers, &c. from the North, invited
into their employ by the highwages given, and thecertainty of
finding service, but on a suspension of commerce, these men,
having nothing to attach them, disappear and seek other em
ploy whereverit is to be found. Of this cifcumftance the Eng
lifh'have availed thcmfelves, and gentlemen of credit in Am
flerdam, assured me that at lead 10,090 sailors in their employ,
betore the war, had passed into the service of England, either in
the merchantmen or men of war. I really confider a fleet cf
Dutch men of war well equipped and manned with Dutch sailors,
as more formidable to Great-Britain, than the fepa $ ate or com
bined fleets of aßher enemies, for I esteem the Dutch to be,
at least the second belt navigators in the world, but under
the melt favourable circumstances, such a fleet cannot ap-
LATELY PUBLISHED,
And to be sold,
By ROBERT WELLS & SON,
In one Volume ®uarto, price Two Guineas,
POLITICAL ANNALS of the present United Colonies
from their settlement to the peace of 1763, compiled chiefly
from records, and authorifed often by the insertion of state
papers.,
Ilfaut eclairer I'bifloire far les lois, et les lots par fbifloire.
Montesquieu.
By GEORGE CHALM E R S, Esq.
(B r P ERMISSIO N.)
To be Sold at Publick Sale,
On WEDNESDAY the 19th Day of June,
At the house of James Cook, No. 3, St. Michael's Alley,
The Sale to begin at TEN o' Clock in tie forenoon, and continue tb©
folioioiHiY days' until tie %u!x,le is Sold;.
A VARIETY OF
Houfhold and Kitchen Furniture,
gome new-fashioned PLATE
D An assortment of IRONMONGERY
Ditto of LUMBER
A collection of choice BOOKS on various fubjeds'
And many other ARTICLES too tedious to mention.
L I K E IE I S E,
A large Gang of NEGROES.
His HOUSE No. 43, on the Bay, is still for sale, and immediate
possession will be given to the purchaser.
He has likewise to Let, and possession given by the firft of July,
his HOUSE and Garden where he now lives, is very convenient for ,
a large family. As he is to leave the province in a short time, he
earnestly requests all persons indebted to him to discharge their ref
pedtive accounts, that he may be thereby enabled to pay off before
his departure such demands as are against himfelf.
fune i, 1782.
0a Thursday the 6th day pf fune next, vuill be fold at public!
fate before tie Exchange, betnveen Ttvelve and One o'Cloß,
QIX very valuable HOUSE WENCHES, among'ft them some
O very good seamstresses, and as compleat house negroes, as any
in the garrison ; seized on execution, and fold bv order of the Bbard
of Police. JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
Cbarleflonen, 0 4 %tb May, l/Bl+
On Thursday the 6th of sane next, ra,iil be fold, at public!
Sale, before the Exchange, letQveen Tavelre and One o'Clock,
THAT VALUABLE BRICK HOUSE in King-ftrcet, No.
I 100, and LOT of LAND, containing in front on King-ftrcet
50 feet 9 inches, and in depth ipr feet and a half; on the back or
weft line 87 feet 9 inches ; the house and out-buildings are well built,
and in want of very little repair ; late the property of Cato Afo, seized
on execution, and fold by order of the Board of Police.
CLarlfonvn, ijtb May, 1782. JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
C^ThursDAY the 13th sane next, quill be fold at pubiick sale
before the Exchange, between the bears of 12 and I o'Ctcl,
A NEGRO WENCII, late the property of Mary Dubartas,
and another WENCH, late the property of Peter Bonnetbeau,
seized on attachment, and fold agreeable to the attachment a&, by
order of the Board of Police.
Cbarlefoavn, Ma, us, 1782. JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
'Io be Sold at public! sale, before the Exchange, on Tuesday
the lßtb Day of sane next, at 12 o'Clock precifcly,
A VERY valuable GANG of NEGROES," upwards cf
f 1 fifty, amongst whom are many very valuable families, and
a number of useful Bovs and Girls; late the property of Mrs. Eliza
beth Puller, deccafed, seized on execution, and fold by order of the
Board of Police. JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
Cbarbfacn, 16th April, 1,82.
On Monday the i,tb Day of sane next, at Eleven o'Ctoek iu
in the Forenoon, nvi/l be fold, nt pullick Sale, at Mr. JoHNSTON'r
Office, No. 2, St. Micbacl's Allsv,
THE Law Library cf the late Jamfs Parsons, Esq;
deceased. The Books may be seen at Mr. Johnson's any Fore
noon previous to the Day of Sale.
Zstb May, 1783 THO. WINSTANLEY, Executor.
AS Daniel O'Hara intends going for New-York by the
next opportunity, intreats every perfm indebted to him, im
mediately to pay the fame.
To be Sold for Ca/b only, the remaining Stock on hand:
Consisting of Madeira and Port Wines, by the pipe, quarter calk,
dozen or gallon; with sundry other articles in the grocery way,
fuperfine flour by the barrel; drip buifenit by the hundred. ||
To be Let, and possession given immediately,
Several Back Stores and Dry Cellars.
For particulars enquire at No. 101, Broad-street. ||
To be fold, Cheap,
For Caih, Bills or Produce,
At No. yf, corner of Broad and Cbatcb freets,
f EXCELLENT Madeira, Loudon and other bottled Port
Wine—Old Ruhi —Pickles—Loaf-Sugar—Naifins—Vinegar,
&c. &c. Also, a quantity of Ofnaburgs, with a general Affort
nient of other frafonable goods. ||
TO BE DISPOSED OF,
AN elegant MICROSCOPE,
Acorhpleat portable ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,
with two spare GLOBES,
A small Collection of BOOKS, And,
A Pair of large GLOBES.
For particulars enquire at No. 6, Legate-Street.
A QUARTERLY Communication of the Provincial Grand
/ 1 Lodge willbe held in the Lodge Room at the State-House, on
Tliurfday the 13th of June next, when and where the Mailers and
Wardens of the fcveral regularly constituted Lodges, holding under,
and acknowledging the jurifdi&ion of the Provincial Grand Lodge,l
are desired to attend by themselves, or Proxies, precisely at 7 o'clockl
in the Evening. B, Order of the Grand Mfer,
CbatbfKwi, mA May, 5782^_ 1
pear for fume time to come, and the Republic naturally averse
to war, flow in their preparations, and at heart wishing for
peace, and a revival of their Commerce, must improve the firft
favourable moment to obtain a separate peace, Which has already
been proposed on their part, and rejected by England ; but it is
probable the propofil may be revived this winter. Russia and the
northern powers find their account in the war too sensibly to wish
to put an end to it. The British manufactures formerly con fumed
by us, are now sent that way, and the gross materials received
from America before the war, are taken from thence, and ata
lower price, which will account for the increase, instead of the
expected diminution ofthe Britilh commerce. These general re
flections as they are founded on indisputable faCts, strengthen
whatT before wrote you, and lead you to reflect and enquire
seriously, where, arid in what condition, we shall land after
this general dorm. I have already been too free with your pa
tience to add any thin ; more to 'this letter, than my mod af
fectionate compliments to my lifter Mumford your spouse, and
to all the family, and that I am most affectionately yours.
'SILAS DEANE.
' A variety of ufeful MEDICINES,
Among lubich are,
Jesuits Bark, Spanilh Flies, Glauber and Epsom Salts, Rhubarb in
root and powder, Magnesia, Manna, Jallap, Camphire, Alloes, Cha
momile Flowers, Ipecacuana, Senna, Huxam's Tin&ure, Stoughton's
Bitters, James's Fever Powders, Sal Volatile, Lavender Spirits and
Drops, Beaume de Vie, British Oil, Eau de Luce, Orange Flower
Water, Gum Arabic, Copperas, Verdegreafe, Alluni, Alleppo
Galls, Anderfori and Hooper's Pills, Analeptic Ditto.
Cinnamon, cloves and nutmegs, black pepper, calk and jar raisins.
Writing, cartridge, and blossom paper, quills, ink powder, wa
fers and pounce, a neat Ledger and Journal, with other blank books-
Pewter diflies and plates, ditto spoons, candle moulds, pewter
measures from a gallon downto a gill; tin camp kettles and sauce,
pans, shoe fyinnel, &c. &c.
AL S O,
The following ARTICLES,
At a Moderate Advance,
LOAF SUGAR, London bottled RED PORT, of the
firft quality; very fine London bottled PORTER, in harnp.
ers, Bohea, Green and Souchong TEAS, COFFEE, &c
TO BZ LET,
And mas be entered upon the aid of Ma, next,
The HOUSE, front and back Stores,
No. 8, in Bldon's-Alley.
For particulars, enquire of ||JAMES MACKIE.
TO BE RAFFLED FO R,
A pair of compleat Canteens,
Fit for a General or Field Officer. Enquire of Mr. Robertson
Printer.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of the
late Hopkin Price, deceased, are requeued to make them
known immediately, and those indebted to it by bond, note or
btherwife, are desired to difeharge the fame as soon as possible.
ROBERT WILLIAMS, 7
I^, WILLIAM PRINT, , Executors.
JOHN CORBYN MORRIS, )
TO BE LET,
FOUR ROOMS, in No. I, Beaufain-ftreet, with a large
Garden. Enquire at No. 51, Broad-ft'reet. Possession may be
had immediately. May f^tb. *„.
RUN away from the schooner Polly, a Negro fellow named
Pompey, he is about 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, and well set,
speaks good Eilglifh, is very artful, and, it is supposed, will endea
vour to pass for a free man ; he was formerly the property of Mr.
Stone, bricklayer ; and had on when he went away, a blue fear
nought jacket, and brown corduroy breeches. Any person that will
apprehend the laid negro, and deliver him to Alexander Mills,
No. 14, Bradd-Preet, or to the Warden of the Sugar-House, shall
eceive TWO GUINEAS reward.
CT^HE Creditors of the Estate of Sir John Colleton, Ba-
I ronet, deceased, will be pleased to render a state of their
demands, and the debtors to make pavment, to
ROBERT JOHNSTON, Administrator.
gib March, 1782. || No. 2, St. Michael's Alley.,
S ELLI NG off
By Wbolefale and Retail,
A large assortment of GOODS,
Suitable for the Season,
By BRIAN CAP E,
Nearly as cheap as they can be imported,
At his Store, No. 84, Church-street,
for Cash er Government Bills,
Among Tvbicb are,be following Articles:
IRISH linens, German and
Scotch ofnaburgs
Checks, garlix,dowlas Russia dia-
Cher and towelling
Brown and white corduroys
Ruflia drabs, India dimity and
jeans
Brown Hollands, fail canvass and
raven duck
Mens thread and cotton hose
Mens fine beaver and white hats
Womens fine black fattinet, cal
limanco and red Morroco shoes
Womens black callimanco and
ruffett coats
Womens Lays, India and English
perfians
Black Barcelona cravats and hand
kerchiefs
Silk purses, Bandano handker
chiefs
Silk and cotton Romhll ditto
Blaqk ruffell, callimancoes
Tammies, durants,
Printed linen andcanibrick pocket
handkerchiefs
Diaper ahd d^Tnafk table-cloths
Plain and ruffled white shirts
Pistol and long lawns ~
Clear lawns and cambrick, gen
hams
Printed linens and callicoes
A variety of fuperfine fafhionabl?
GEORGE THOMSON,
At his Store on Greemvood's Wharf, near the Lower-Market^
Has on Sale, very reasonable,
RUM, Brandy, Wine and Geneva
Queen's Ware Platen and Dishes
Tureens and all forts of Crockery neatly assorted
Mess Beef and Pork in barrels
Exceeding good Lewis's Philadelphia Flourr
Best Pearl Barley of Scotland'
Venison Tongues
Negro-Cloth, Ofnaburgs, Sugar, Tea, &c.
A I. S 0,
A large assortment of TIN and GLASS WARD
N. B. Storage for goods. fl
WALKER, MAITLAND, & Co.
HACB FOR SALE,
In Meeting-Street, No. 17,
For Cafo only, on ver, reasonable Terms ;
JAMAICA and Weft-India Rum
J Port Wine and London Porter in bottles
Loaf Sugar, Mufcovado and clay'd ditto
Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, black Pepper
Anchovies, Olives, Walnuts, Gerkins, Ketchup
Sweet Oil, Vinegar, Mustard, Saltpetre
Bohea and Souching Tea, Cheese, Starch
Blacking Bails and Blacking Cakes
Jones' Patent Cloth Powder, Shaving and Powder Bote,
Ofnaburgs, and Ofnaburgs Thread
Coarse Ilats, blue and green plains
Glass and Queens Ware, Tin Ware, &c. &c.J
broad cloths and kerfeymires
Sagathies
Green, blue and red low priced
cloths for soldiers cloathing
Blue green and white Welch plains
Duffil blankets/ sailors jackets and
Dutch caps
Mens fadles, bridles, horse whips
Mail pillions, saddle cloths, bridle
bitts and flirrup irons
Crowley's brbad and narrow hoes
Steel corn mills, all forts of nails
for house and ship carpenters
Hooks and hinges, HL hinges, or
chains, indigo hooks, pad,
flock and iron rimmed locks
coopers axes, carpenters broad
axes, hooks and eyes for tents
hand saws, whip, cross cut and
handfavr files
Boxes of window glass, fine tip
ped tobacco pipes, glass tumb
lers, decanters and wine glasses
table china in setts.
China plates and dishes, tea cups
and saucers,
Tureenes, table knives and forks
Shoe knives, cutteau and pen
knives, feiffars
Regimental shoe buckles
Sweet oil, anchovies, walnuts,
olives and capers, mustard.