The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-07-25 00:00:00, page 3

I. me to follow the blow next day. The enemy did net flop
Ithev got to the ' ron wor ks on Troublesome Creek, 18 miles from
!Afield of battle.
1 F m our ° wn observation, and the best accot nts we could pro
" we did not doubt but the strength of the enemy exceeded 7000
I""'• their militia compefed their line, with parties advanced to the
of the fields in their front; the Continentals were polled cb
''",, in the rear of their right wing. Their cannon tired on us
h"lll we were forming "° m the center of the line of militia, but
I ""re withdrawn to the Continentals before the attack.
"1 have the honour to enclose your Lordship the lift of our killed
„ wounded. Captain Schutz's wound is fup'pofed to be mortal;
'the surgeons assure me, that none of the other officers are in
danger, an d that a great number of the men will loon recover, I
cannot'afcertain the loss of the enemy, but it mutt have been confi
frable; between 2 and 300 dead were left upon the field; many of
their wounded that were able to move whilst we were employed in
the care of our own, escaped and followed the routed enemy : and
our cattle-drivers and foraging parties have reported to me, that the
h oo fe s in a circle of fix or eight mi cs round us are full of others ; thoie
that remained we have taken the best care of in our power. We
took few prisoners, owing to the excessive thickness of the woods faci
litating their escape, and every man of our army being repeatedly
wanted for action.
The conduct and actions of the officers and soldiers that compose
this little army will do more justice to their merit than I can by
words. Their persevering intrepidity in a&ion, their invincible pa
tience in the hardships and fatigues of a march of above 600 miles, in
which they have forded several large rivers and numberless creeks,
many of which would be reckoned large rivers in any other country
fflthe world, without tents or coverings against the climate, and of
ten without provisions, will Sufficiently manifeft their ardent zeal for
the honour and interests of their Sovereign and their country.
I have been particularly indebted to Major-General Leslie for his
gallantry and exertion in the a&ion, as well as his assistance in every
other part of the service. The zeal and spirit of Brigadier-General
O'Hara merit my highest commendations, for, after receiving two
dangerous wounds, he continued in the field whilst the action lifted:
ty his earned attention on all other occasions, seconded by the offi
cers and soldiers of the brigade, his Majesty's guards are no less dis,
tinguifhed by their order and discipline, than by their spirit and va
lour. ' A .
The Hessian regiment of Bose deserves my warmest praise, for its
discipline, alacrity, and courage, and does honour to Major du Buy
who commands it, and who is an officer of superior merit.
lam much obliged to Brigadier-General Howard, who served as
I ^volunteer, for his spirited example on all occasions.
Lieutenant-Colonel Webber conduced his brigade like an, officer
of experience and gallantry. Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton's good
fondud and spirit in the management of his cavalry, was confpicupus
during the whole action ; and Lieutenant Macleod, who command
ed the artillery, proved himfelf upon this as well as, all former occa
fons, a most capable and deserving officer. The attention and exer
tion of my Aids de Camp,, and of all the other public officers of the
army, contributed very much to the success of the day.
, I have constantly received the most zealous alliflance from Govern
or Martin, during my command in the Southern diftrirt. Hoping
that his presence would tend to excite the loyal fubjerts in this pro
vince to, take an a&ive part with us, he has chearfully submitted. to
the fatigues and dangers of our campaign; but his delicate cohftitution
has fuffered by his public spirit, for, by the advice of the physicians,
he is now obliged to return to England for the recovering his health.
This part of the country is so totally destitute of subsistence, that
forage is not nearer than nine miles, and the soldiers have been two
days without bread ; I shall therefore leave about 70 of the worst of
the wounded cases at the New Garden Quaker Meeting-House, with
proper abidance, and move the remainder with the army, to-morrow
morning, to Bell's Mill. I hope our.friends will heartily take an
adive part with us, to which I shall continue to encourage them, still
approaching out shipping by easy marches, that we may procure the
necessary fqpplies for further operations, and lodge our sick and
wounded where proper attention can be, paid to them.
This dispatch will be delivered to your Lordship by my Aid de
Camp, Captain Brodrick, who is a very promising officer, and whom
Ibeg leave to recommend to your Lordship's countenance and favour.
I have the honour to be, &c.
• CORNWALLIS.
[ The Returns, ^fc. will be given in our next, ]
(BY PERMISSI O N.)
On WEDNESDAY, August 22 d, 1781,
At ELEVEN o'clock in the Forenoon,
Will be SOLD, by Messrs. COOKE & WEBB,
Before the Exchange,
FIFTEEN Negroes, a Canoe, a Chair and Harness, &c.
' ^property of the estate of Mr. Lewis Ogier, deceased. All
persons indebted to the said I.ewis Ogier, are requeued to make im
mediate payment, and his bond creditors to render a state of their
— * ARCH. BROWN, Adminirtrator.
'f" L ' AM Mahony informs me of a small bay Mare,
, ' about two years old, with two white fore feet, neither mark
!'n° r branded, having strayed into his pasture near Afb ley-Ferry,
r ie owner must prove his property, before %
JOHN TROUP, J, P.
PUBLIC AUCTI O N,
On TUESDAY next, the 31st Day of July instant,
At No. 95, in Broad-street,
SUNDRY Articles of Houfhold Furniture
A Parcel of final! Iron Pots
Round Sailor's bound Hats
Cooper's Und Carpenter's Tools, and a Parcel of Hard Ware
A few Boxes of Pipes
Two Calks of Nails
Two Steel Corn Mills
Twenty Bolts of Ofnaburgs
One Bale of Blanketing,
With a Variety of DRY GOO D^
At TWELVE o'Clock precifel,;
Eight Puncheons of Rum
Ten Cases of Geneva,
A Quantity of Sole and upper Leather, and a Parcel of tahn'd
Leather suitable for Collar Makers, by
CURRIE & NORRIS,
Who have to dispose of,
Choice old Jamaica Rum in Puncheons and Quartercafks ; bottled
Port Wine in Calks of fix Dozens ; Geneva in Kegs, British and Spa
niftißrandy, frefli Flour and Firkins of Butter imported in the last
Ships, Boxes of mould and dipt Candles, Canvas and Cordage, Kegs
of split Peafe, a Quantity of Ship Bread, Boxes of Ling Fish in good
Order, ruffled Shirts and best London Shoes, Window Glass and
Boxes of assorted Glass Ware, Mufcovado Sugar, four Coasting
Schooners, and a Ship's Yawl.|
BY PERMISSION.
To be SOLD at PUBLIC AUCTION,
On TUESDAY the 7th Day of August next,
At 0 NE o'Clock, at the Exchange,
A Commodious two-story wooden HOUSE and LOT,
situated the lower end of Church-street, near the Bridge lead
ing to White-Point, containing four good rooms, and a good cellar
above ground, with a brick foundation for a piazza to the eastward
and southward, kitchen, &c. and ground fufficient for a small garden.
Ihe lot contains 28 feet 6 inches in front, and 98 feet 4 inches in
«pth, being very convenient, as boats which can pass through the
Flood-Gate' can come up within a few yards of the door, with wood
2nd other necessaries from the country. One half of the purchafe
nioney to be paid immediately, and the remainder by the firft of
°dober next, and fufficient titles will be given.
t CURRIE & NORRIS.
Charlestown, July 28.
ON Wednesday arrived here the schooner Sally, laden
with corn, peafe, &c. recaptured from the Rebel gallics
under Anthony, off Winyaw bar, on Monday last, by the
privateer schooner Peggy, Capt. Manson, belonging to this
port. Soon after he chafed a sloop artiore near the fame place,
where file was bilged, from which he procured a small quan
tity of indigo, and some other articles.
The transports, having on board Lord Charles Greville
Montagu's regiment, arrived at St. Christopher's on the sth
instant.
A cartel schooner has just now returned from Philadelphia.
The following paragraphs are extracted from the papers
brought by her.
Extracts from Rebel Papers.
Fifb-Kill, (New-Jersey) June 28. Head-quarters are remov
ed from New-Windsor to Peek's-Kill. The French troops
are on their march in order to join the main army.
Hartford, (Conneaicut) July 3. On the zzd ultimo, His
Excellency General Rochambeau arrived here with the firft
division of the army under his command ; the three other di
visions arrived the three following days. His Excellency pro
ceeded with the firft division the 25th, the others followed
in the orderthey arrived, the last leaving this place last Thurs
day morning. A finer body of men never was in arms, and no
army was ever better furnifhed with every thing necessary for a
campaign. The exart discipline of the troops, and the atten
tion of the officers to prevent any injury to individuals, have
made the march of this army through thecountry very agree
able to the inhabitants ; and it is with pleasure we assure our
readers not a single disagreeable circumstance has taken place.
Chatham, (New-Jerfe,) July 4. Last Wednesday a fleet
from Corke, arrived at New- York, via Charleftown and
Chefapeak.
Monday morning at four o'clock the main army left their
huts at New-Windsor, crossed the North River and proceed
ed towards the White-Plains; where it is expected, they will
form -a junction with the French troops from Rhode-Ifland,
under Count Rochambeau.
New York, July 7. On Wednesday a Polacre arrived here
from the Havana, with a part of the garrison of Renfacola,
which was surrendered on the loth of May, to Don Galvez,
the Spanish General, after being nine weeks invested. The
besieged consisted of one thousand and fifty-one men, inclu
ding 595 seamen ; also sixty two, including seamen, at the
Cliffs. Total, 1113.
We are informed - Mr,. Washington was at Spleen-Devil last
Thursday; head quarters of the French and Rebels are still at
the White Plains.'
Philadelphia, July 7.
Mr. Tyree's plantation, twenty miles from IVilUamJburg,
SIR, June 28, 1781.
I DO myfelf the honour to inclofe your Excellency a copy
of my letter to General Greene, containing the events which
have taken place, since my last of the 18th. I also include
the copy of a letter from Colonel Tarleton to Lord Cornwal
lis, which fell into our hands upon his Lordship's retrogade
movement. - 1 have the honour to be, with the greatest ref
ped, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
LA FAYETTE.
His Excellency Samuel Huntington, Esquire.
Mr. Tyree's plantation, twenty miles from miliamjburg,
SI R, June 27, 1781.
MY letter of the 28th informed you of the enemy's retro
gade movement to Richmond, where they had made a stop.
Our loss, at the Point of Fork, chiefly consisted of old arms,
out of repair, and some cannon, most of which have been since
recovered.
On the 18th, the British army moved towards us, with
design, as I apprehended, to strike at a detached corps, com
manded by General Muhlenberg. Upon this, the light-in
fantry and Pennsylvanians marched under General Wayne,
when the enemy retired into town. The day following I
was joined by General Steuben's troops, and on the night
of the 20th Richmond was evacuated.
Having followed the enemy, our light parties fell in with
them near New Kent Court-house. The army will still at a
distance, and Lord Cornwallis continued his route towards
Will amfburg; his rear and right flank were covered by a large
corps, commanded by Colonel Simcoe ; I pushed forward a
detachment under Colonel Butler ; but notwithstanding a mort
fatiguing march, the Colonel reports, that he could not have
overtaken them, had not Major Macpherfon mounted 50 light
infantry behind an equal number of dragoons, which; coming
up with the enemy, charged,them within fix miles of Wil
liamsburg., Such of the advanced corps aS could arrive, com
posed of rifle-men, under Major Call and Major Willis, began
a smart adidn. Inclofed is the return of o'ur loss : that of the
enemy is about 60 killed, including several officers, and 100
wounded, a disproportion with the skill of our rifle-men easily
explains. lam under great obligations to Colonel Butler, and
the officers and men of the detachment, for their ardor in the
pursuit, and their conduct in the action!
General Wayne, who had marched to the Support of But
ler, sent down some troops under Major Hamilton. The
whole British army came out to save Simcoe, and on the ar
rival of our army upon this ground retired to Williamsburg.
The port they now occupy is rtrong, and under protection of
their shipping, but upwards of one hundred miles from the
Point of Fork.
I had the honour to communicate these movements to the
executive of the commonwealth, that the feat of government
might be again re-established in the capital.
Lord Cornwallis has received a reinforcement from Ports
mouth. With the greatest refpeft, I have the honour, &c.
LA FAYETTE.
Major-General Greene.
RETURN of the Killed, Bounded and Miffing, of the Light
Corps udder Colonel Butler, in the action of June 26, 1781.
Cavalry, under Major M'Pherfon.
Of the Ift regiment of Dragoons. 1 Captain, wounded,
5 privates killed, 1 private taken (since returned).
Of Armand's horse. 2 Lieutenants killed, 1 private ditto,
I ferjeant prisoner.
Infantry and rifle men, under Major M'Pherfon. 1 Lieu
tenant killed.
Captain Long's company of rifle men. 1 private wounded,
5 ditto miffing.
Horses loft. 11.
Loss of Major Willis's corps of rifle men. 3 privates
wounded, 2 ditto miffing.
Loss of Major Call's corps of rifle men. 1 Captain wounded,
6 privates ditto, 1 Lieutenant miffing, 7 privates ditto.
Total. Wounded, 2 Captains, 2 Lieutenants, loprivates.
Killed, 2 Lieutenants, 1 ferjeant, 6 privates. Miffing, 1
Lieutenant, 12 privates. Prisoners, 1 Serjeant, 1 private (since
returned.) RICHARD BUTLER, Colonel commanding
. advanced Light Corps.
Colonel Adam's Plantation, June 13, 1781 ;
My Lord, half past four P. M.
I BELIEVE that I,a Fayette passed the South Anna, or
Pamunky, this morning for the mountain road, at Bird's Or
dinary. He lay at Bird's mill, yesterday evening; I have been
cn the Three Notched Road all day. I have left it for this
ALL Persons that have furnifhed Horses for the Use of the
Cavalry, and have already been paid the Government Al
lowance, are desired to call at the Quarter-Master General's
Office, No. 2, on the Bay, to receive the Balances due them.
July 27th, 1781.^
Wanted to charter for Antigua,
A Good VESSEL of about three hundred tons burthen.
For particulars apply, at No. 48. Bay, to
F ± JOHN& ADAM TUNNO.
JAMES COATS intending to leave the province of South-
Carolina by the firft opportunity, begs all those indebted to
him will make immediate payment; and those who may have
claims, are requested to make them known at No. 33, Church
ftreet. Jul, 26, 1781.±
GREENWOOD & LEGGE,
At their Store, No. 44, on the Bay,
Have the following well chosen Goods,
Just imported in the Ship London, Capt. John Rainier, from
London, which they will dij^fe of by the Package reasonable for
Case or Government Bills, viz.
BLUE and white Plains,
Fine milled ditto, far superi
or in Quality to any imported
Bed Blankets
Broad Hoes, Nails, and most ufe
ful Articles of Ironmongery
Rice and Flour Sieves
Crates of Staffordshire Ware, arid
Hogsheads of earthen ditto,
well assorted
Hogsheads of assorted Tin Ware
JAMAICA and other Rum
Madeira and Port Wines by
the Gallon and Dozen
Loaf and Mufcovado Sugar
Hyfon and Bohea Teas
Sherry Wine of the firft Quality
COLIN M'LACHLAN,
At No. 38, on the Bay, second Door South of Elliot-street
HAS again begun Business, returns Thanks to his former
Customers, and shall be much obliged by a Renewal of their
Favours, hoping to serve them on equal Terms with any.
He HAS AT PRESENT FOR Sale;
Any Orders from the Gentlemen of the Navy and Army from
Town and Country gratefully acknowledged, and executed with all
possible Attention and Dispatch.
N. B. Part of a Cellar and back Storage Room to let.|
fyfy For LONDO N,
The Ship LONDON,
John Rainier, Master;
^|^g&sPart of her cargo already engaged; for freight of the
remainder, or partkge having good accommodations,
apply to the Captain, Messrs George Ancrum, & Co. or
I No. 44, Bay.
For St. AUGUSTINE,
\ Tofail thefffair Wind,
The Schooner Maria,
Dominique Martinello, Master;
For freight or passage, apply on board the Schooner
now lying in Greenwood's dock, or at No. 12, in Tradd-ftreet. *
To be fold at Vendue, on Wednesday, aid Augufi, next, at the dioel
ling-boufe of the late Mr. William Coates, deceased, at Greenwich,
in Christ Church Paris,
nrHE House and Kitchen Furniture, with the Wearing
£ Apparel of the deceased. The property not to be altered until
the money be paid. Those that have any demands against the estate,
are requeued to fend them in. JONATHAN SCOTT, Admr.
The fubferiber hath some airy Tenements to let, verv convenie. t
for gerdens and paßurages, &c. fafc from, the troubles pfthefe times.
Greenwich, a§th July, iflt
pi ^ ^r the benefit of forage, and communication wh^ your
Lordship. I shall strike it again to-morrow morning, and go
by Napier's to Pier's mill. I cannot yet learn what water, it
hands on. La Fayette's design is to follow. I will immedi
ately inform your Lordship, if he does not keep a proper dis
tance, any detachment I shall strike at. I have the honour to
be, my Lord, your Lordship's most obliged servant,
BAN. TARLETON.
Publfhed by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Jul, 11. By accounts from the cartward we learn, that
an advanced party of our troops, on Tuesday morning the jd
indane, attacked Delancey's corps near Kingfbridge, and both
fuffered much.
*, Advertisements, now omitted, will be inserted in onr next.
By his Excellency
Sir HENRY CLINTON, K. B.
General and Commander in Chief of all Ilis Majesty's Forces
within the Colonies lying on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova-
Scotia to IVeft- Florida, inclusive, &c. \fc. fjc.
PROCLAMATION.
HAVING Reason to believe, that there are many persona
residing among the Rebels, as also Numbers serving in
the Rebel Army and Militia, who are with-held from joining
their Countrymen and Friends, now serving His Majerty in
the different Provincial Regiments, from an Apprehension,
that they must not only Inlift for Life, but perhaps not be al
lowed to make Choice of the Provincial Regiment, to which
particular Connections may naturally incline them:
I think proper to give Notice to all Persons, who shall en
gage to serve His Majesty for three Years, or during the Rebel
lion, in any Provincial Regiment they make Choice of, with
in ninety Days from the Date hereof, that they shall receive on
their Inliftment the Sum of fix Guineas ; and at the Time of
their Discharge, they shall be entitled to the Grant of Land
His Majesty has been graciously pleated to promise to the Sol
diers of the Provincial Regiments.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Head-Quarters, in New^
Fork, the 7th Da, of May, 1781.
H. CLINTON.
By His Excellency's Command,
John Smith.
GARRISON ORDERS,
July z^th, 1781.
ALL Waggohers, Carters and Draymen^ are hereby forbid
galloping their Horses in the Streets : Any Person found
anting in Difobedienee of this Order, will be taken into Custo
dy, and fined according to the Laws of the Province.
All Negroes found galloping Horses in the Streets, will'
be put into Confinement in the Sugar-House, for the Space or
10 Days : The different Guards and Sentrys in the Garrison,.
also the Provost Marshal and Town-Serjeant; are hereby direct
ed to attend to the above Orders, and secure all Offenders.
± C. FRASE R, Town-Major.•
Ofnaburgs and Sheetings of an ex
traordinary good Quality
Cases of Glass Ware, consisting of
Tumblers, Wine Glasses, &c.
Boxes of Crown Window Glass
to by 8, 11 by 9, and 12 by 10
Boxes of Long Pipes glazed
Two Packages of Brushes assorted
Fine old Porter in Hogsheads,
Barrels and Bottles.
&c. &c. &c.
Coffee and Chocolate
Pickles
Snuff in Bottles and Bladders
Porter , Cheese, Mustard & Pepper
Gin, Shrub, Sago andlfinglafs
&c. &c. &c.