The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1782-04-27 00:00:00, page 4

The Author's scheme to avoid these inconveniences and evils
isfounded on the modern difeoveries relative to fixed air: it is
now well known that calcareous earths or stones, which arc
naturally insoluble in water, are, in con sequence of having their
fixed air expelled from them by calci nation, converted iwto lime;
that is, into a fait —for it has all the characters of a fait—total
ly, though sparingly soluble in that fluid. The water saturated
with this fait is called lime-water.
The Author, having found great inconveniences, in distilla
tion, from the putridity and fetor which were soon contrasted
by the water in the tub, through which the worm of the Hill
passed, thought that the addition of lime to it might preserve it
from putrefaction; and theevent greatly exceeded his expedi
tions: so that he was not obliged to renew the water in the
worm-tub, till after it had been used above 18 months; when"
he thought proper to change it, merely bccaufc it was become
foul from dust.
Though the water, however, in which the lime is dissolved
Is thereby enabled to tefift putrefaction, it cannot be conlidered
as a proper beverage for a fhip's company ; but the lime-Rone,
which had, by the expulsion of its fixed air, been rendered so
luble in water,' will greedily attend fixed air, and will again
become infoltible in that fluid, if fixed air be introduced to it:
accordingly the fait, how become an infolublc earth, will be
precipitated from it. In short, while it remained diffoived in
the water, it prevented its putrefaction; and when precipitated
from it, it leaves the water in the fame Rate of purity as when
it was firft diffoived in it.
Though ho doubt can be entertained with refpe& to the ra
tionale of this process, or of its practicability when small quan
tities are to be operated upon; it may nevertheless be appre
hended, that it cannot conveniently be executed on board of a
ship, and on a large fcaie. The method, however, here mi
nutely described by the Author, does not appear to us to be
clogged with such difficulties, as justly to deter those, under
whole cognizance this matter naturally falls, from ordering a
publick trial of it. The following is a short fleeter .of the Au
thor's process.
To preserve the water from putrefaction, two pounds of good
quick-lime are directed to be added to each calk containing no
gallons. To free the water afterwards from the lime with which
it has been impregnated, it is to be drawn offinto a strong cask
containing about 6b gallons, with an aperture at one end large
enough to admit a velfel which isto be let down into it by means
of mings, and which containsa proper quantity of effervefeent
materials, thatfy <tf marble or chalk, and vitriolick acid. The
mouth of this lift veffcl is to be flopped with a tubulated stop
per, through which the fixed air, let loose from the marble,
passes up through the body of the water. The lime is thus
rendered insoluble, and is soon precipitated in the form of an
Impalbable power ofchalk : the water being thus restored to the
fame state of purity as when it was firft (hipped on board; or,
23 the Author has reason to believe, to a state of dill greater pu
rity; several bard waters having, in confeq ence of tltis pro
tefs, been rendered as foft as rain water, and freed from dif
ferent impregnations.
The Author's method of effeding these purposes is illustrated
In three plates; in one of which is delineated an apparatus,
formed on a similar large fcaie, for impregnating water with
fixed air; so as to impart to it the properties of mineral and
other medicated waters, for the use of the sick on board of (hips,
and in hospitals. This is an extension of Dr. Priestley's ori
ginal plan, communicated some years ago to the Lords of the
Admiralty. We scarce need to add, that the execution of it
cannot fail, on numerous decafions, of being attended with the
most salutary effeds, particularly in putrid fevers, dysenteries,
scurvy, arid other difeales of the putrid class, to which feainen
are peculiarly liable; efnecially ifthe efficacy of the waters, and
its power of absorbing fixed air be increased, by previously dis
solving in it a proper quantity of alcaline salt, particularly of
the mineral alcalh
LITERARY ARTICLE.
From the Monthly Review for November, 1781.
An Account of a Method of preferring Water, at Sea, from Pu
trefaction, &c. by a cheap and easy Process; to which is added,
a Mode of impregnating Water, in large Quantities, <fcitb fivd
Air, for Medicinal Uses, on boa r d Ships? and in Hospitals, ^fc.
By Thomas H^nry, F. R. S, and Member of the Medical
Society of London.
THIS little Performance, which is dedicated, by permission,
to the Lordsof the Admiralty, deforces particular notice ;
28 it contains matters that greatly concern the health and the
well-being of a numerous and deferring class of men—the Tea
faring part of the community—who, from their situation, are
too frequently exposed, not only to the inconveniences, but
to the very great evils that attend the drinking of putrid wa
ter.
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
•therwife, are desired to difeharge the fame at feon as poifiblc.
ROBERT WILLIAMS,)
„w<, WILLIAM PRINT, f Executors.
JOHN CORBYN MORRIS, )
JOHN COLCOCK, Esq; having appointed me his Attor
ney, and placed in my hands a number of his clients papers, it is
requeued that the several persons to whom they refpe&ively belong,
will call on me, and give directions concerning them.
W April, uta. JOHN GLEN.
% be Let, and Entered upon immediate!,,
THAT valuable LOT of Land on the Bay, nearly opposite
the Lower Market, on which Mr, Dawson's House and Stores
formerly flood. It is upwards of 24 feet in front, and 257 feet in
depth. Great part of the walls arc Handing. Particulars may be
tom at No.li, Tradd&m
We should not omit mentioning a less material, indeed, but
still definable application of fixed air, to the making of frefh
fermented bread at sea. This is to be effeded by impregnat
ing flour and water With fixed air, so as to form an artificial yeafl,
with which the Author affirms, that he has made very good
bread without the assistance of any other ferment. The flour
and water are firft boiled together till the mixture acquires the
confidence of treacle, and is then to be saturated with fixed
air. Being placedin^ warm situation for about two days, such
a degree of fermentation will have taken place, as to give the
mixture the appearance and the qualities of yeast; a quart of
which mixed with a proper quantity of warm water will be Ef
ficient to convert fix pounds of flour into a dough; which after
Handing about twelve hours, is to be formed into loaves and
baked.
In a Postscript, the Author confiders some objections that
have been, or which may be, made to his general scheme.
These objedions appear to admit of very fatisfadory answers.
Proper trials, however, will best afeertain to what extent it
may be realifed at sea, and on large quantities of water; nor
Should flight inconveniencies be regarded in the acquisition of
objects of such importance, as the Hopping up one source at
least of distemper among our mariners, and the counteracting
the effects of other difeafe# already exiting, and arising from
Other causes.
BY PERMISSION.
A LOTTERY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF TUB
REFUGEE POO R.
SCHEM E.
X Prize of 2000 Dollars is 2,000
% • 1000 - - 2.000
4 - - 300 - - 2,000
10 - 200 - - 2,000
20 - - 100 - ^2,000
40 - - 50 - 2,000
too - - 20 - - 2,000
3170 - - JO - - 21,700
The firft drawn Ticket 100
The last drawn Ticket 300
2,349 Prizes,
3,651 Blanks,
6000 Tickets at fix Dollars, 36,000
Subject to ? .deduction of t$ per cent.
To administer to the Meceffitics of the Indigent has ever been the
Delight of the benevolent Heart; —the Diftrelfes of a Number of the
Refugees among us, call for immediate Relief. A Lottery has been
deemed the rnoft eligible Plan, at present, to raise a Fund for a pur
pose so noble rind humane, and as the following Gentlemen have
consented to be Dire&Qrs and Managers thereof, the hearty con
currence of the Publick is not doubted of to render this Charity as
ample as poflible.
DIRECTOR S.
Lieut. Col. If,;uc Alien, id Battalion Newferfe, rriunicen,
Samuel Bain, Esq; *D,aty Mufler+Mafer General,
Capt. John Blucke, 23./ h egime:it,
John Cruden, Esq; Cnewmifioner of fcqufcrcd ifata,
Major John Doyle, Volunteers of Ireland,
Gideon Dupont, jun. Esq; Merchant,
Lieut. Col. John Hamilton, R. N, C. Regiment,
Reverend Mr. John Jenkins,
Thomas Inglis, Esq; Merchant,
Anthony Knecht, Esq; Cnmmtfary of Provifons,
Capt. John M'Kinnon, I)?,. ip. M. Gen.
Capt. John Macmahon, Bar rack-Master,
Licut. Col. Duncan M'Pherfon, Tty Regiment,,
Major Baron de Maltzburg, Regiment de l)iijou>th,
Charles Morris, Esq; Purveyor, General HofritA,
Major John Morison, Deputy Commifery-Gencral,
James Penman, Esq; ?ricrrh,nt,
Robert William Powell, Esq; Merchant,
Capt. Aug. Provost, Deb. Infpeftor-Gpeered, D. F.
Doctor Richard Proctor, Dfpedor-Gen. of the Hfpital,
Major Francis Skelly, AidVe-Cam, to Lieut. Gen. Leslie,
Captain Thomas Swanton, Gaor±,
Major Peter Traillc, Royal Artillery,
fohn Troup, Esq; Attorney at Laic,
DoSor Andrew Turnbull, Pbydeian.
Treasurer. David Thomas, Esq; Payma/kr-Gencra! to the Army.
fl' The LOTTERY will commence drawing on Wednesday
the 15th of May.
Such Prizes as are not claimed in Two Months after the drawing
is finifhed, and the Lill of Prizes published, will be deemed generous
Donations to rhe Fund railed by the Lottery, and applied accordingly.
*, Tickets may be had of the Treafarcr, the Directors, and
at the different Printing-Offices in Town.
TH E Sale of Mr. Alexander Ros/% Property is postponed
till the 6th Day of June next.
JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
To be Sold at publics sole, before the Exchange, on Thursday
the 9th Day of ,4ay next, at 12 o' Clock pre:fly,
AVERY valuable GANG of NEGROES, upwards of
fifty, ^mongft whom arc many very valuable families, and
a number of ufeful Boys and Girls; late the property of Mrs. Eliza
beth Batter, deceased, seized on execution, and fold by order of the
Board of Police. JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
Cbarlefoion, 26th April, T,02.
On Thursday, the i6tb May nexi, will befold, at publics sale,
before the Exchange, between Twelve and one 0 Clock,
THAT large and valuable BRICK HOUSE, No. 69, Meet
ing- street, as elegantly finished with and as convenient and good
briclt out buildings as any house in town, being seized on execution
and iold by order of the Board of Police. JOHN DAVIES,
Cbarleflonvn, %otb April, 1782. Sheriff.
To be fold, before the Exchange, on Thursday the 9th Ma,
next, between twelve and One o'Clock.
THE HOUSE and LOT at present in the possession of Alex
ander Wylly, in Elliott-Preet, containing 28 feet in front
and 90 feet deep, with very convenient Bores and other buildings
thereon.
AL S O,
THE large three story unfiniflied BRICK HOUSE and LOT
1 adjoining thereto, with sundry articles of HOUSHOLD FUR
NITURE; all seized as late the property of the said Alexander
Wyi.lv, on execution, and fold by order of the Board of Police.
April I,th, 1782. J AMES BRISBANE, SI eriff.'
To be hired by the Month,
A LIKELY NEGRO WENCH, with a good breast of
milk ; Ihe is likcwife sober and honest, and very handy about
a house. Enquire of the Printers. ||
To be Let, and possession given immediately,
Several Back Stores and Dry Cellars.
For particulars enquire at No. ror, Broad-street. ||
FORSALE,
Claret, Spruce, and Cyder in Hogsheads
Madeira Wine and Cyder in Bottles, by
11THOMAS GRANGER, No. 81, Tr^d-ftrect.
To be Let, and may be Entered upon the nd infant,
The HOUSE, No. 89, King-street,
With the fine large Garden adjoining. Apply to
|| WILLIAM SMITH, No. 33, Bay.
Wanted to Charter,
ONE or two vessels of an easy draught of water to go to
St. Joba'; Eafl-Florida, to load naval stores for London.
Apply to || WILLIAM SMITH, No. 33 , Bay.
Wants Employment,
IN i Counting-hdufe, Store, or Publick Department, a
young Man, who can be well recommended. Enquire of
the Printers.
L O S T, ~
ON Wednesday night last, coming from the Camp into
7 own, a plain Yellow Metal Watch, the hack a little difcolour
cd, with a gold fcal, faftgned by a black silk ribband; the engraving
acoat of arms. Whoever will bring it to the Printers (hull have
TWO GUINEAS reward, and no questions asked.
ganlefaun, Ityb April, j;8; §
COLLINS & HAYES,
No. 12, Broad-Street,
Have imported in the laJlJbips from LONDON,
The following ARTICLES,
Which they are felling on the mos reasonable terms;
RED Port, Madeira, Lisbon and Maimfey wines in pipes,
hogsheads and quarter-calks
Lisbon Wine and London Porter in bottles
Soap, Starch and Hair-Powder
'Long and short Tobacco Pines
Paints, Oil^ Roll Brimstone
I,amp and Ivory Black and Blacking Balls
Military Shirts, ruffled and plain
Ditto worsted, yarn and thread Hose, and
A general assortment of DRY GOODS.
N. B. A number of strong iron-bound CASKS. fl
To be Let, and may be Entered on im mediately,
A convenient House in King-street,
Capable of accommodating a large family.
AL S O,
A Counting-House on the Bay,
With lodging rooms for clerks, and a CELLAR.
LIKEWIS E,
The House, No. 66, Meeting-street.
Apply to William Hopton, or JOHN HOPTON. fl
For L 0 ND ON,
jfyk^ To fail in fourteen days,
M'"W. ,The ship Lord Germaine,
William Tiiobourne, Master;
^=4 Mounting twenty heavy double fortified fix pounders,
and men answerable.
For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or
WILLTAMSMITH, No. 32. Bay.
WANIED, a neat second-hand counting-house maho
°"""° Any person haying one to dispose of, will hear
ot a purchaser, by applying to the Printer. ||
To be Let, and ma" be entered upon the 12th May next,
THAT pleasant, airy and well situated HOUSE, No. 10$.
= Charch-ftreet, at present occupied by Major John Morrison;
L'm'°°'' "°. "' " * crou gh repair since the capitulation, the out
buildings are in good order, with a large garden, and every requisite
cither for a private family or a gentleman in trade. App! to
JAMES CLITHERALL, No. 51, Tradd-drot
Gtolefran, 2d April, ife.
SUPERFINE and second broad
cloths
White and blue Welch plains
Irish Linens and Cambricks
Ditto Sheeting
Marseilles Quilting, Dutch Rope
Corded Dimity, Jeannets
(Queen's Cord, Corduroys
'lhicklett; Pillow, Satinets
Mancheftcr Velvets of different
colours and spotted
Rich Silver and Fail Shapes for
Waistcoats, Embroidered ditto
Amozeen Gowns, Ducape
India Dimity
Brunswick Blockade
Silk Tissue
Silk, Worsted, Thread and Cotton
Breeches Patterns, Hose and
Gloves
Furniture Check
Linen and Cotton ditto
Threads of different Sorts
Sewing Silk, Ditto Twist
Shirt Buttons, Plain Lawn
Needle work'd ditto
Plain and bordered lawn Hand
kerchiefs
Flowered Aprons, Huckaback
Calicoes, Chintzes
Blond Lace, Black ditto
Ginghams, Bandanoes, Romalls
Womens Silk and Caßimanco
Shoes and Slippers
Mens Shoes
Embroidered Shoe Straps
Barcelona Handkerchiefs
English and India Perlians
Princes Stuff, Florentine
Luteftrings, '[obines
Gold and Silver lace
Sword Knots
Gold and Silver Epaulets
Gold and Silver Cord
Gold and Silver Hat Bands
German Serges, Kerfeymires
Sagathies, Duroys, Shalloons
Russia Duck, Russia drab
White Roll, Brown ditto
Ferrets, Gaufe Trimmings
Fringes and black Snail
Brown and white Buckram
Best feented Windsor Soap
Shaving Powder
A few Quarter Calks Port Wine
of an exceeding good quality
Ribbons, Paper and Hair Pins
Fans, Scented Wash Balls
Howes Acid, Bohea Tea
Iron Candlesticks and Snuffers
Sugar Tongs, Tea Kettles
Tea Trays, Cannisters, Baskets
N. B. Mr. Lechmere requests all those indebted to him
to make payment by the xeth of May next, ot their accounts will
be put in fuit.Q
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
TWENTY ME N,
For bis Majeftfs packet-boat Granville, for Falmouth.
ALL Seamen entering on board the Granville, now lyin»
in this harbour, will receive each of them a protection from
being pressed on board any of his Majesty's ships of war, during their
continuance in that service.
Apply on board the said Packet-boat, lying off the market wharf.
Charteftotun, gtb April, 1782.
To be Rented, and Entered on immediately,
A Store, Back Room and Cellar,
No. 80, Church-street. For terms enquire at No. 4, Bay.
April 27% 1782. b. JOHNSON & MITCHELL.
ANTHONYLtCHMERE?
At No. 7, Bedon's Alley,
Is now felling off, on the moJl reasonable Terms, by Retail, for
Cafb, Government Bills, or Produce, and by wholesale as cheaty
as they can be imported,'
The following ARTICLES, viz.
Snuffer Trays, Ink Stands
Japanned and Paper Boxes
Coffee Pots, Steel Watch Chain,
Sugar Nippers, Screw Drivers
Hammers, Checfe Toasters
Stone and Pink Stock Buckle#
Shoe and Knee ditto
Gilt Stock ditto
Ivory Combs, Nutmeg Crater#
Bell Handles, Meafurcs
Ivory Bodkins, Tooth Pick Cafa
Pounce Boxes, Cork Screw#
Looking Glasses
Brass Cocks with Keys
Watch Keys, Plated Button#
Gold Seals, Razors, Sciflar#
Breast and Hair Pins
Elegant Lockets and Rings
Shirt Buckles, Stay Hooks
Collar Buckles
Boxescontaining Decanters, Water
Bottles, Mustard Pots, Crewets,
Wine Glasses and Tumblers,
Wash-hand Bafons, Jelly anj
Syllabub Glasses, Salts
rod. Bd. 6d. and 4d. Nails
Pump Tacks, Felling Axes
Carolina broad Hoes
Coopers Froes, Socket Spade#
Ballast Shovels
Carpenters broad Axes
Hooks and Twist
HL, T, and Chest Hinges
Chiffels, Socket Gouges
Shoe Pinchers, Plane Irons
Spring Chest Locks, Delk Lock,
Delk Sets, Table Hinges
Ring letches, Scale Beams
Tap Borers, Awi Hafts
Japanned Extinguishers
Gun Flints
Claw Hammers, Shoe ditto
Drawing Knives, Trowells
Sailmaker's Needles, Sail Palm,
Slide Rules, Spike Gimblcts
Augers, Thumb Latches
Compasses, Steelyards
Hand, Whip and Crosscut Saws'
Whip, Cross and Hand Saw Files
Frying Pans, Shoemakers Knives
Window Glass
Several Hogsheads Crockery Ware
Sewing Twine, Small Shot
Coarse Hats, Blacking Cake
Ink Cake, Court Plaifter
Silk and Oil ikin Umbrella#
Coffee Mills, Knitting Pius
Kitchen Dogs and Racks
Psalters, Spelling Books
Bibles, Testaments
Writing Paper'
Cartridge and Blotting ditto