The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-04-21 00:00:00, page 2

Extra? of a letterfrom Faro, December 16,
“ An Englilh privateer has sent in here two prizes, which flic
took in the latitude of Cadiz ; one of them was from Hispaniola, la
^len with sugar, coffee, cotton, and some gold and filv% and was
bound to Cadiz; the order an American ship from Boftoh, with a
cargo of sundries, pitch, tar, hemp, cordage, mails, yards, bow
sprits, and many other articles: she was bound for the fame port
as the Spaniard. The above privateer,, face she has been on a cruise
in these leas, has taken ten fail of prizes, some French, some Spanish,
some valuable, and some worth very little. It is very remarkable,
that though (he has been nine months cruising, and continually at
sea, she never has had a brush with any French or Spanish man of
war, or privateer belonging to either nation."
Hague, ( Holland) ^. j 7, TheDire&ors cf the company of com
merte of Middelbonrg, and also the directors of the company of As
surance, as well as a great number of merchants and traders established
in that city (Middelbourg)' have presented a petition to the States-
General, praying their High Mightinesses to endeavour yet by way
of negotiation, to prevent the damages with which the fubjeds of the
Repubiick are threatened by a war,with England, and, if possible to
come to an amicable accommodation.,
London, fan. 23. In extradition to the repeated articles that have
appeared in the several prints, refoe&ing the distressed Rate cf the
garrison of Gibraltar in point of provificns, &c. the very reverse
of these accounts is the real fad. They had fail seven months pro
vision on the 4th of December last, when by the fame returns to
Government it appeared that the garrison was remarkably healthy;
and further, by a spirit of cultivation, greatly encouraged by Go
vernour Elliot, they had raised a fufficiency of vegetables within the
walls of the garr'fon. Letters cf the above-mentioned date, are the
latest that have yet arrived from thence.
The three battalions of Hanoverians now on duty at Gibraltar,
are ordered for America, and their place in the garrison will be filled
Up by the fame number of infantry from the regiments in Ireland.
The 50th regiment of foot, quartered at Dorchester, have received
ordersto march at a week's notice.
The government of Holland is as severe as any in Europe: All
writings upon publick affairs are forbidden, and even conversation
upon them is retrained almost as much as at Venice. The inhabi
tants of the Seven Provinces know little more of the progress of
the war, than what they fee in the English news-papers.
There is the greatest hubbub among the Jews at this time, owing
to a difeovery, that eels have scales covered with a thin (kin. By
their law, or their rabbles, they are forbidden the use of fifh which
Lave not scales, and they have religiously abffained from eels, whose
scales were concealed. This circumstance has shocked the faith of
many among them, who quellion the divine authority of their usages;
as there is something like fpiteful legerdemain in concealing the
Dales, to deprive a holy people of so delicious a fifh as an cel.
The Proselyte frigate, late' the Stanislaus, is undergoing a thorough
repair at Deptford; this.is the vessel which was driven on fliore by
Captain Pownall, in the Apollo, when that lamented officer loft his
life by a mufquet foot.
Captain,Hartwell is to have the command of the Blenheim of
90 guns, now in dock at Chatham, as soon as she. is fit for sea.
On Tuesday lad died at Norton, in the county of Durham, Ad
miral Policarpus Taylor, whose life, as long as his health permitted,
had from a very early period, been zeaioufly devoted to the service
cf his King and country.
January 24. We are informed that Colonel Corbet is superseded
in his command at Jersey, and that Colonel Reid is appointed Lieu
tenant-Governor in his dead, a commission having been lent off ex
press on Monday for that purpose.
It is a fad, kh^ notwithstanding the rupture with Holland, the
Dutch merchants have taken measures to be let into the new loan.
A letter from an officer of his Majesty's ship Rippon, fays, “ When
we left Madrafs there was a talk that Admiral Hughes and Sir Hedor
Munro were going against Manilla, with a powerful squadron and
army: That Bengal was to assist them with Bao European Infantry,
and Bombay with four or five front grabs, from 20 to 30 guns each,
and that Sir,Edward Hughes and his fleet were all well."
It appears by the remitters of the Admiralty court, taken for a
private 'account to be laid before Lord North, that the value of the
Dutch prizes already condemned, amounts to above 700,000!.
January 29. It is generally reported, that Lord Howe will be
appointed to a ver, cohfiderable command ; and from, his Lordship's
late condud in Parliament, and his frequent attendance at court,
there is great reason to believe the report is founded in fad.
The substance of the charges brought against the Miniflry, have
hitherto been incapacity and pusillanimity, but now the opposition
seem to have changed ground. Mr. Fox fays " he does not charge
Iffnifters with incapacity, for they do net want sense, acuteness, and
penetration;" and Mr. Burke cornplains of the Arrogance of our coun
cils.
The directors of the East-India company have taken up eleven mere
ships, which, with those now going out, will make twenty five for
the year 1781.
The Dutch officers belonging to the Princess Caroline man of war,
taken by the Bellona, are all on their parole at Deal in Kent; the fai
iorsafe in the prison at that place.
January 31. Colonel Meadows of the Guards is promoted to the
rank of Major-General.
Ir is now expe&ed that the budget will be opened the beginning of
March; and it is confidently said the I,can will consist of a new flock
off per cent, and a short annuity of 2!. for 27 years. #
FAruary I. A correspondent informs us, that a stipulated treaty
is in agicaticA with the Emperor of Germany, to employ 200,000
troops against the Dutch, to make Antwerp and Offend free ports,
and to aid and iffift us in the present war, for the sum of 800,000!.
and that the subsidy said tb be withheld from the King of Prussia at
the conclusion cf the last war, is to be liquidated by the Emperor in
fitch a.manner as to preserve that Monarch's friendship, or Neutra-
Extract from an authentic letter aerate by M. Fan Leuce, Banker at
Amferdam, to Jobr. Chriflopher Malyn, ffa; of Douer-freet,
" You will no doubt be furprized when i acquaint you that the
heufe of Bruzien, and Co. have flopped payment since the 16th inst.
They have left at bast 500,0001. sterling by the gale at Martinique,
25,0001. by captures, and it is believed they will never open again."
February 2. ' The Ganges man ofwar, one of the ships building on
account of the Taft-India company as a present to Government, at
Mr. Randal's at Rotherhithe, is in very great forwardnefs, and will
be ready to launch by midsummer. She is to mount 74 guns.
Extract of a letterfront the Hague, fan. 26.
" We are assured that a few days ago an Ambassador, resident
here from a certain court, which is no ways concerned in the present
war, or in the Northern confederation, but is perfectly neutral, has
had a private conference with the Petitionary; in which, after a con
versation upon the present situation of affairs, he alked him, " If
" any neutral power ffiould undertake to be a Mediator between the
" Republic and Great -Britain, and endeavour to bring about an ac
" comodation between the two dates, whether the States General
" would give into any reafohable and equitable proportions that
" might be made to them on that fubje&, &c." To which the
Penfionary made answer, " That as he was morally persuaded that
" their High Mightinesses desired nothing more, he believed he
" could assure him that they would readily listen to any proper pro
" pofals." The minister then declared, “ That it was his court
" which offered to take this salutary work in hand, and that the
“ Pensionary might speak to their High Mightinesses on the fubje&,
" and let him know their sentiments, that he might inform his court,
" and that the more dispatch used, the better."
" People are much divided what court it is that has made this pro
pohl; in the mean time it must be either the court of Vienna, Berlin,
or Turin, as they are the only ones that are perfectly neuter and have
Ambassadors at this court.
“ It is said the Counter-Manifefto of the States-General will
soon appear."
February 5.
Extras of a letter from an eminent Merchant in Dublin, dated fan. 22.
“ In tn's city we have already collected about Bbool. for the relief
of the Weil-India ifiands. The largest donation was by the Banking
houfe of Messrs. Latouche and Sons, who nobly contributed one
thousand pounds. The management of the fund is put under the care
of a handing committee of merchants, who are chartering vessels
and purchasing beans, fiour, herrings, &c. to fend away as quick
'' Toe embargo is, nue bear, to be continued till further orders.
" We are assured the Emperor has demanded of the States General an
exalt account of the revenues their High Mightinesses have dranu'nfrom the
Barriers in the Lo%v Countries, and what they have employed to repair and
improve the Barrier Towns.
" If we may credit the letters front Brufels, a treaty of frsendjbip ana
alliance has been concluded between tho Emperor and the Kin^ of Greats
Britain ; but although the menus ma, be a little premature, yet we have every
reason to believe fueb a treaty willfoon take place, which feme the more like
ly, as toe Emperor was never very fond of the French alliance.
" We are assured, that the Court of London has proposed to that of Her
failles to conclude a cartel, b, which provifiors and other necessaries may be
sent to the unfortunate inhabitants of their Wes-India islands, which have
fuffered by the late dreadful hurricane ; that thefefuccourt Jhall be sent under
fags of truce, and in vefelsfurnifeed with proper permiffons to fail unmo
lefed; to which proposal, it is said, the Court of France has agreed.
" Mr. Neckar, the great financier of France, is at length displaced, with
out any successor being hitherto appointed in his room. The contef for that
important pf lief between Mons. de Fleffingue and the Count de Clonard, the
J^ °f suborn is espoused b, the Queen's party, and the latter by thefappofed
friends of the Duke de Chcifeul."
February 14. The Prince William privateer, mounting 32 guns,
heavy metal, burthen 400 tons, bound to India (by permission of the
Directors of the East-India Company) to cruize against the Dutch
and French, Capt. Gowland commander, has fallen down to Dept
ford, where she will lie till she gets her full complement of men on
board, and then will fail with the firft fair wind to Portsmouth, to
accompany the outward-bound Eaft-Indiamen that are lying at
Spithead.
Orders have been sent to Guernsey, for a new citadel to be built
between the Pier and St. Martin's Point, for the better defence of
that island.
BENTHAM & SUTCLIFFE,
At their Store in Broad-street, opposite Gadsden's Alley,
Have received in the laJi Vessels from LONDON,
A General Assortment of Glass, Queen's Ware and China ;
also a neat Variety of Dry Goods suitable to the Season, and
Ironmongery of all Sorts, which they will dispose of on the most
reasonable Terms for Cash, Produce or short Credit, by Wholesale or
Retail,+
NICHOLAS SMITH,
No. 29, on the Bay, near the Exchange,
HAS JUST IMPORTED,
A Great variety of elegant JEWELLERY; tortoise-shell
and japanned goods; gilt, inlaid, plated and other buckles;
plated spurs, a variety of coat and bread buttons, some high finifhed
Reel hilts for dress iwords, a few pair of very genteel sconces and
small looking glasses, gilt and steel trinkets, watch chains, brown
and white thread hose, white, coloured and ofnaburg threads ; ivory
combs, setts of fine shovels, tongs and pokers; pins, Whitechapel
needles, silver and pinchbeck thimbles, with various other articles,
wich he will fell on the very lowed terms, wholesale or retail, for
cash or government billsf
PORT WINE of the firft quality, and of an exceeding fine
vintage, lately arrived from Oporto, highly approved of by the
firft personages in the Province, to be fold on very reasonable terms,
by James Smith, at .his dore, No. 44, Broad-street, or at Messrs.
Currie & Norris's vendue-hcufe, in pipes, hogsheads cr quarte.-
cades ; also JAMAICA SPIRITS by the puncheon.J
as the nature of the bafinefs will admit; we have also appropriated
20001. of our funds in bounties, to be paid to private adventurers,
who will fend flour and herrings to Barbados, to be fold there, or
fent.to other ifiands, at the discretion of the Governour and Council
of the island."
Orders have been dispatched from the War-Office to put Upnor
Castle, Gillingham Fort and Sheerness, in an improved state of
defence, as, during the last war with Holland, the River Medway
was frequently infefted by Dutch adventurers, who dellroyed great
numbers of our (hipping.
February 8. The Hedlor privateer, of I.ondon, Capt. Jefperfon,
failed from Mahon, the 24th of Nov. in company with his Majesty's
Hoops Porcupine and Minorca, the Salisbury, and three other priva
teers, to intercept a large fleet coming from Bona to Marleilles, un
der convoy of the Montreal, and two armed ships, of 20 guns each.
The following is an authentick extract from an officer's journal in
the French fleet, wrot^ to an eminent merchant at Paris, dated Brest
harbour, Laborieux, the 2cth ult.
" NOV. 27. Wind N. N. E. The whole day it blew hard, seve
ral heavy squalls, attended with lightning and rain.
" At 3 P^M. few the English fleet nine miles to the leeward .of
us; ditto made the signal for the convoy to close, and for Monsieur
Guichcn with the most disabled ships to cover them.
J' At half pad three, perceived the enemy to be edging away,
with ihtent, as we thought, to make a board or two, and get to
windward of us.
" At fenr, made the signal to haul the wind, which the enemy
perceiving, they tacked again, at,B loft fight of the enemy ; out all
lights; signals given only by blue lights and falfe fires, which the fri
gates repeated so diftindtly that the fleet was at no loss,
- " At day-light saw nothing of the enemy. Guichen being far to
windward (three leagues) sent the Amoire sloop to bring him down.
At eleven he joined. Only three merchantmen miffing. Gale more
moderate..
" Dec. 5. Saw the enemy very plain at noon. Perceived they
wanted to thwart us in getting in to the land. At lead eight miles to
the leeward of us. The Glorieux made the signal for feeing 24 fail of
the line. The Capricieux flood in closer with them, and counted 30.
" At half past three loft fight of them, wind N. N. E. a heavy sea.
Signal to callin all cruizers. ' Saw nothing of the enemy until,
" Dec. 7. Very far to leeward. At three perceived them to bear
away. At night loft them, and altered our course to the S. S. W.
right before it.
" Our convoy confined of 83 merchantmen, for different ports,
from the Weft-Indies. In the whole we had. 30 ships of the line, but
several of them being unable to stand an action with the English,
whose flips were clean, and but just from port, the Commander in
Chief, upon a Council of war being held, did not think it for the
good of the service to rifle an action ; the English fleet being so far to
leeward, we were sensible they could not command it.
" From the 7th of December to the 3d of January, beating to
windward, endeavouring to make Brest, which with difficulty on
that day we did, after having fuffcred eight weeks at sea in heavy
gales, and short allowance..
“ At nine A. M. Jan. 4. the Count d'Estaing landed at Brest,
and set off for Paris. Thirteen ships out of 30 have fuffered too much
to be fit for any service until they have had a very great repair."
Coufantinople, fan. 4. The English Ambassador to the Porte hath
pointed out to the merchants of his nation residing here, a new track,
by which they may transport their merchandises with more fafety
This Minjfter entertained an idea long ago, that it would be equally
fafe and advantageous for the English to fend their merchandises by
land, fifft through the Austrian States, then by way of Germany to
England.
This proposal not having met with any opposition on the part of
the Imperial Court, on the 30th ult. we were acquainted with an in
stance of the firfl essay of this enterprize. On that day a rich En
gJifh merchant named Thooke, accompanied by a young man his
nephew, arrived at Semlin with 135 bales of the fineft India silk,
weighing 32,0001 b. We are informed that this transport will be
followed by a great many others.
It is true, that the exponces will be more considerable, but the
merchants will be gainers thereby, on account of the advantages they
will reap by the ea ly arrival of their goods, besides avoiding the de
lays and dangers of the sea, storms, costs of insurances, and the losses
by privateers, &c
London, February 13. The British Lion privateer, Capt. French,
has taken and sent into Torbay a Dutch ship, from Alicant for Am
sterdam, laden with barilla, fait, faffron, &c. valued at 15,0001.
Extras of a letter from the Hague, February 2.
' or ST'Ar GUSTINE,
The Sloop LOUIS A,
, James Taylor, Matter;
^jg:^ Lying at the Market wharf, and will fail with the firft
= : ' fair wind. For freight or passage, apply co the master
on board, or to ALEXANDER & LESLIE,
No. 10, Tradd-ftreet,
Who have for sale, a few puncheons of SHRUB, and a few calks
and boxes of Mufeovado and clayed SUGARS.|
F~O~ R S A L E,"
INCH, inch and quarter, inch and half BOARDS. Apply
to ^ jOHN SMITH, No. 14, Broad-street.
— TO BE LET,'
AVery DRY CELLAR near the Exchange, that will hold
near one hundred hogsheads. Enquire of the Printers, t
A LL persons who have any demands against me, are desired
A to leave their accounts with James Hepburn, Esq;
No. 94, Church-street, by the 26th instant.
4^/24, 1781. t JAMES CARMICHAEL.
JOHN TELFA 1 K,
No. 90, Church-Street,
Has received b, the laji Fleet from London,
AConfignment of Sagathies, Duroys, Cloaks and Cardi
nals, in small convenient Packages, which he will dispose
of exceeding low for Cash or Bills of Exchange. *».
AS I have been obliged to break up my PLANTATIONS,
I will dispose of all the LANDS I am possessed of at the Conga
rees. They consist of several trails lying on both sides of the river,
making in the whole, according to a late re-survey, 2910 acres; 1362
are river swamp, esteemed by good judges not inferior to any on that
river, and very valuable ; about 400 of it are cleared, and under good
fences. Upon the high land, which lies on the north fide of the river,
and is in general tolerably well timbered with pine, are two fettle
merits, and on one of them is a very comfortable dwelling-hcufe of
three good rooms upon one floor, pleasantly situated upon a hill near
the river, whicli is upwards of 200 feet above the level of the land on
the opposite fide, and commands a very extensive profpe&. Whoever
is inclined to purchase the said lands, will be informed of the terms
by, and may treat with Col. William Thomson at the Congarees,
or^at Goofecreek, to f HENRY MIDDLETON.
AS PETER BERRELL, Master of the Brig King Midas, irom
Corke, lying at the lower Market Wharf, intends failing soon;
he will dispose of the following Articles, very cheap for Cash, Pro
duce or Government Bills, viz.
Fresh Flour in Barrels
Choice Mess Beef in whole and half ditto
Mess Pork in half ditto
Choice Rose Butter in Firkins
Tallow in ditto
Mould Candles and Soap in Boxes
English Peafe in Calks
Coopers Nails in Kegs
Genuine Hollandfe Geneva
Mens and Womens Shoes
Starch, and Hats, &c. &c. '+
no H E fubferiber, as surviving Executor of the estate cf
J LMiles Brewton, Esq; deceased, requests the favour of all
persons indebted to that estate, to discharge their debts forthwith,
in order to enable him to make remittances to the creditors thereof
in Great-Britain; and for the more speedily effecting the fame, he
gives notice, that several very valuable and improved PLANTA
TIONS on both sides the Savannah river, and near' the town of
Savanneh, (being part of the lands of said estate) are for sale, for
bills of Exchange, or otherwise, as may be agreed on.
J CHARLES PINCKNEY, fen.
Who has several valuable LOTS of LAND, in excellent situations
for trade, in Charleftown, to let out on building leases; also, some
good Negro Tradofmen, to hire cut by the month. And further
requests those who are indebted to him on his own private account,
to pay off their debts. Cbnrhffown, March 20th. 1781.
BYERMISbIO
To be fold for Cash, Credit, Governmeut Bills, Produce or Houses and
Lots in Town,
A Valuable PLANTATION in Christ Church Parish, situated
betwixt Wapetaw and Guerin's bridges, about 16 miles from
town, containing about 500 acres, meft of it well timbered, and so
convenient that there is scarce a tree half a mile from good landings,
an exceeding good range fcr stock, and from , its situation can be
fenced at a small expence. On the premises is a very convenient
dwelling house with necessary out-buildings. Fcr further particulars
enquire of WILLIAM M'KIMMY.
TO BE SOL D,
Several Trade of Land, containing from 250 to 8;o acres, situated
on Island Creek, near the Horfe-Shce, belonging to the estate of
Mr. Alexander Kerr, deceased. Enquire as above,•
Charlestown, April 2;.
RY Captain Hutchins who arrived c.A Sunday iaft, in i,
P days from Bermuda, we are informed, that the day before
re failed, a privateer ship of 26 guns, belonging to Mefirs.
Goodriches, arrived there from England, with a Rebel pri
vateer ship of 22 guns from New-England, which she had
taken a few days before to the eastward of that island.
Yesterday failed the Valiant, Captain Douglass, fir London,
and the Richmond, Capt. Jamiefon, for Glasgow.
Tuesday the 17th instant being the Anniversary of the
South-Carolina Society, the following Officers were
elected for the year then commencing, viz. Mr. William
Doughty, Steward. —Col. Robert-William Powell and Mr.
Joshua Ward, Wardens.—Mr. John Webb, Treaftre -.—Mr.
John M'Call, jun. Clerk. —Messrs. George Dener and Job
Colcock, Constables.
E^b^Tfrn^l^±!l^=^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^=^^^^^^^^^^^
PUBLICK AUCTION.
TO•MORROW, the 26th Day of April,
Will be fold before the Exchange,
At ONE o'clock,
The Brig Lady Crosby,
/^'b^s^ now lri n g at Greenwood's wharf, about 21 months off
" e ft° c ks burthen 120 tons and upwards, mounting 14
carriage guns, 4 and 6 pounders, and 8 swivels, with
^^^^^^all her tackle, furniture, apparel and stores. This
vessel is reckoned one of the fafleft fallers in this harbour, and does
not draw above seven feet water when loaded. Inventory to be seen
on board, and at No. 43, on the Bay.
AL S O,
„ A good BRICK HOUSE, No. 68, Meeting-frect, confin
ing of fix rooms, kitchen, cellars, and every conveniency, with a
small garden behind. JOHN MORRIS.
Char LRSTOWN, April 25, 1,81.±
MEETINGS of the SOUTH-CAROLINA SOCN
I ETY are now held at Mrs. Stewart's tavern, the corner
of Elliott-fireet, on the Bay, No. 38,
NOTICE is hereby given to the inhabitants, that there are
several PEWS to be hired out in St. Philip's Church:
Those persons who now possess pews, are requeued to inform
the Church-Wardens by the firft of May next, if they intend
to hold them any longer.
Aprils, ° JAMES BENTHAM, 7 Church
—L^ LANCE, J Wardens.