The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-09-05 00:00:00, page 3

ON Thuifday an armed schooner arrived with dispatches
from Wilmington, after a paflage of zyftours.
We have the pleasure to inform the Public, from very good
authority, that Ma ; or Craig, after his gallant attack on the
Rebels at Rockfifh Bridge (when between 60 and 70 ofthe ene
my were cut to pieces, and 31 made prisoners) directed his
march towards Newbern, in such an able manner as to prevent
the lunation of the several Rebel parties that were collected in
the different counties, to oppose him. Being informed on his
arrival at Williams's Bridge, that a considerable body of Ge
neral Lyllington's men were posted 6 miles below, he left the
cannon and baggage under a guard, and notwithstanding his
long march, proceeded to attack them ; but the enemy having
learnt his intentions, went off with some precipitation. The
detachment halted, and had but just taken up their ground,
when a few Rebellight horse were reported to be in the adja
cent woods. Major Craig immediately pushed forward with
the cavalry, confiding of forty-three men, officers included,
and at about 500 yards beyond his picquets, found a line of
250 chosen light horse, headed by their General Cafwell, with
every officer of rank or influence among them. Major Craig
was within 30 yards of the enemy before he perceived their
great numbers ; he formed directly, fending for the Yagers
and North-Carolina Regiment to his support ; but being justly
apprebenfive of their encircling his little party, and relying on
the bravery and good conduct of the 82d and Capt. Gordon's
Troops, without waiting for the Infantry, he ordered them to
charge, which was immediately obeyed with the most distin
guished alacrity. The Rebels gave their fire at 12 yards di
fdnce, which did not in the fmallcft degree check the ardour of
the Troops, who rushed among and dispersed them, notwith
standing their great superiority, killing ten and taking the fame
number prisoners. Lieut. Dunlop, with the 82d Troop, pur
sued them above four miles with little effe&, the whole of the
Rebel Party being mounted on feleded horses ; a few being en
tangled in the swamps, fell into the hands of,the Loyal Militia.
It has since been understood, that a very considerable number
werewouhded. Gen.Cafwell escaped with difficulty.
We have to lament the less of that molt deserving officer
Capt. Gordon, of the Independent Troop, who was the only
person killed on this occasion. His fad fenfiby damps the fatis
faftibn we feel at the inconfdurable loss on our fide, in so very
disproportionate a contest. One Quartermaster of the Legion,
a ferjeant and one private of the Bzd were wounded, and 15
horses killed and wounded.
tenting only a transport of final! value, which foundered on
fhecoaft °f Ireland. The French 64 is with them, and has on
hoard cloathing for 48,000 troops, with a great quantity of
hrafs and iron ordnance. It seems Congress had made, as it
° ere their last struggle, to push their credit in France far
'nou^h to enable them to procure the fitting out and the freight
of this ship ; the public, therefore, may judge how distressing
to the rebels the capture must necessarily prove.
Admiral Parker being with his fleet near the North-Seas,
there is little probability of any accident's intervening (in point
of annoyance from an enemy) to prevent the fafe arrival of the
whole Jamaica fleet.
It is now certain, that Governour Johnftone's destination
isforthe Cape of Good Hope. . . . ,
The Expedition, Davis, from St. Augustine, is arrived at
Portsmouth.
The great event of opening again the port of Anfwerp seems
now upon its last Page of completion ; the rife of a new com
merical and maritime power will take its origin from this in
teresting circumftancc, and consequently the declension and
fall of the Batavian republic.
By a letter from Gibraltar, our garrison has madq a sally,
cut a great number of the Spaniards to pieces, and destroyed
one of their magazines.
It is said the Earl of Dunmore is making preparations to
embark for his Government of Virginia, and that he will fail
with Admiral Digby.
The march o' the Troops from thence to Newbern, which
they reached on the 20th ultimo, was uninterrupted. A dispo
sition for the defence of the Town had been made by the Gal
lies arid some Inhabitants, which had no other effect than cau
sing the exchange of a few shot. The Towri was taken p@ffef
fion of, and the Stores, confiding of above 3000 bushels of salt,
andalarge quantity of rum, with all the Chipping and merchan
dize at the wharfs, were immediately destroyed. Major Craig
intended remain ng only two days, but getting information of
Mr. Cafwell's being polled with about 500 men at Coote's
Creek, (18 miles from Town) intrenching himfelf, he moved
with an intention to attack him. Mr. Cafwell escaped about
twenty minutes before his arrival. Finding it difficult to pro
cure subsistence in that exhausted country, Major Craig re
turnedby Rutherford's Mills to the Sound, on which he is
now encamped.
By the accounts from Wilmington we are happy to find,
that the Inhabitants in general of North-Carolina, are daily
minifefting their attachment to His Majesty's Government, by
joining,in large bodies, even to the amount of 1200 men, and
othenvife assisting in the suppression of this wicked and unna
tural Rebellion.
Yesterday the ship British Hero, Capt. Hill, fi•om London,
blit last from Plymouth, arrived here ; he left Plymouth the
26th of June.
GARRISON ORDERS,
Sth September, 1781.
tTTHEREAS notwithstanding a former Order, dated 12th
April, 1781, directing all persons whatever to deliver
into the Ordnance-Store, all Gunpowder and every other
Species of Ammunition in their Possession ; yet there is great
reason to believe, that Quantities of Powder have been re
tained on board different Ships in this Harbour, and fold to
perlons who have made a very improper Use of it, to the great
Detriment of his Majesty's Service :
It is now expressly ordered, that the Owners or Mailers of
every Vessel which at present is, or may from the Date hereof
come into this Harbour, do immediately, or in the Space of
after they come to an Anch ° r , make a true and
aithtul Return at the Ordnance-Office, of the Quantity of
owder or any other Species of Ammunition they may have
^°^ th ™ V ef r e l s ' that the fame may be taken into Cuf
-I^oper Recel P ts given: Every Instance of Neglect,
1 7 ^? bedience ° f this Order will be punished with the SEl
,and FORFEITURE of the Vessel and Cargo for his
, J .F s Use; and any Person who will give information shall
I^ a ß eward °f FIVE HUNDRED GUINEAS upon the
, cue! and Cargo being condemned.
- —— . . C. FRASER, Town-Major.
B, Order of the Commandant,
f 3 ™ ". s Garrison, having a larger quantity
° than will be fufficient for their families use for
"'' a, re ordered to make a return of the fame to this
' on or before Tuefda, next, the iith instant.
ROBERT M'CULLOH,
, Deputy-Superintendant.
^r.ntendant s- Office, CLarleJlorum, 6th September, 1781.
Charlestown, September 8.
Ato bl let,
Convenient CHAIR-HOUSE or STORE in St. Michael's-Al-
Ly, and a back STORE near it, proper for any kind of goods.
FOR SALE, a few bales of Ofnaburgs on very reasonable terms.
Enquire at No. 29, Broad-ftreet.|
TO BE SOLD,
LEATHER,
Very proper to make fire-buckets, by CURRIE & NORRIS.
THREE or lour Gentlemen can be accommodated as Day-boarders.
I Enquire at No. 1, Chambers' s-Alley. *c 4
' I 'HREE gentlemen may be accommodated with boarding in a
JL private family. Enquire of the Printers.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
On TUESDAY next, the iith instant,
At ONE o'clock, at tie Exchange,
WILL BE SOLD,
—fol The Sloop SUCCESS,
How lying at the Fish-Market wharf, only 18 months
old, of a very easy draught of water, and fails reniar
kably fall
^f^^^fy Inventory to be seen at my auction-room.
Cha,o% &b September, 1781. , JOHN MORRIS.
r I TIE lubfcriber having obtained permission to carry on bu-
I finefs at his wharf on South-Bay, and to land or ship off wood,
lumber and every kind of produce, begs leave to inform the Planters
in general and his friends in particular. That he purposes to carry on
The Fa&orage Business
In all its branches, and to tranfa& every kind of business for his friends
as formerly, will be obliged to those who may employ him. Having
carried on that business above go years with the ftri&eft attention and
punctuality (and flatters himfelf with fatisfa&ion to his friends) he
hopes will induce them to continue their favours.
He has no objection to receive goods at any other wharf, but will
be particularly obliged to such of his friends as shall direct their goods
to be landed at his wharf, being most convenient. He has inclofed
a very large convenient and secure yard for lumber, wood and naval
stores, and obtained the use of one of his stores for rice, indigo, &c.
being convinced they will (as formerly) fell as well there as at any
other place.
Any person willing to undertake the remains of his wharf and to
rebuild his bridge, are desired to give in their propofols at his house
No. I, Gibbes-ftreet, South-Bay. fcb. WILLIAM GIBBES.
N. B. Rice, lumber and Wood for sale, at the above yard.
WE the subscribers, Executors of the last will and testament of
Valentine Lynn, request, that the creditors of the deceased,
will fend in their accounts that an arrangement may be made ar soon
as possible, for their fatisfa&ion; also, that those indebted to the
estate may make immediate payment, to enable us to fatisfy the cre
ditors, as well as to prevent process at law.
, The Lease of the House and Lot, No. 15, 16, the Furniture and
Six Negroes, the property of the deceased, will be fold at public
vendue, on the 7th of October next. For further particulars enquire
at the said house. *b. DAVID MAULL,
Cbarlefown, qtb September, 1781. WILLIAM GORDON.
lOS I ' on Thursday the 6th of September, a small black and white
_j Italian Dog of the grey-hound breed, answers to the name of
Fido. Whoever will bring him to No. 34, Meeting Erect, shall re
ceive half a guinea reward. Sept. Jtb, 1781.
For Exchange,
A HOUSE and LOT near White-Point, to be exchanged for a
small plantation within 15 miles of town, or on John's or
James's Islands, or Wappoo Creek. Enquire of the Printers.
Pursuant to the lai! Will and Testament of Mr. William Hol
liday, deceased,
Will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE,
Before the Exchange,
On WEDNESDAY, the 26th of September instant;
Precisely at TWELVE o'Clock,
qrHAT very valuable PLANTATION, known by the name
JL of Richmond, belonging to the estate of said deceased, very plea
fandy situated on Cooper River in Goofecreek pariffi; its dillance
from Charleftown is about eight miles and a half by land, and fix and
an half by water ;it contains 470 acres,old measure , and extendsin front
on said river about a mile, which renders the profpeCt very delightful
and so extensive, that any craft coming over Charleftown bar may
be viewed from the windows; it has a very convenient landing place,
and the water is so deep that any vessel that comes over the bar may
ride with fafety within ten or twelve yards of the hard marsh, which
is overflowed at fprrng tides, and convenient for the pasturage of
cattle.
The BUILDINGS are exceeding good, consisting of two
very good dwelling-houses, a good kitchen and wash-house, an over
seer's house, a liable 56 feet long and 26 feet wide, divided for English
and plantation horses, with a very good coach-house in the centre,
and a loft that will hold a large quantity of fodder, a very good
barn, two fowl-houfes and negro-houfes. °
A well improved GARDEN and ORCHARD, containing
as great a variety of Ihrubs, flowers and young fruit trees of different
kinds; as any in this country.
The purchaser of the plantation, may, if he chufes, have the dock
and plantation tools at a fair appraifement, and will be indulged with
a twelvemonth's credit, on paying interest and giving approved fecu
rity'.
Libwife to be fold at fame Time and Place
About TWENTY valuable NEGROES; among whom are
a compleat waiter, a very good carpenter, a cooper, bricklayer and
some boatmen; also, plain cooks, walhers and ironers, mostly all
young haves.'
All sums under fifty pounds will be cash, and for all above three
months credit will be given, on paying interest and giving approved
security if required. "
An handsome London made PHAETON, to be drawn
either by one or a pair of horses, will be fold at fame time for cash.
For further particulars enquire of
SARAH HOLLIDAY, Executrix.
ZEPH. KINGSLEY,)
JACOB VALK, § Executors.
(BY PERMISSION.)
TO BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE,
For Cash, Government Bills, Corn, Rice or Indigo,
And ma, be entered upon immediate!,;
A THREE Year s Lease of a LOT of LAND, between No.
21 and 22 on the Bay; on which is a convenient dwelling-house
and a large commodious front store, together with a back-store, cel
lar and kitchen newly ere&ed and paved; the lot is 73 feet deep and
18 feet wide; its situation for trade is so well known that it needs no
dcfcription, and with little expence may be fitted up for a Tavern
ALSO,
A Three Year's Lease of a LOT of LAND, on the
North fide of Unity-Alley next the Bay, contamingf^o feet deep and
16 feet front. On the Pretnifes is a house 32 feet lo@ and 16 wide,
partly finifhed; there are materials on the spot, which with some
addition will make a tolerable good dwelling house; there is alio a
good well with plenty of water in the yard.
The Subferiber has also to dispose of,
A Variety of DRY GOODS, which will be fold a great
bargain to any person taking the whole.
It the said Lots and Goods are not disposed of before the
ift of October next, they will be put up at Public Sale, of which
notice will be given, by James Gro^, between No. 21 and 22 on
the Bay, or J COOKE & WEBB.
By His Excellency
Sir HENRY CLINTON, K. B.
General and Commander in Chief of al! His Majesty's Forces
'within the Colonies lying on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nota-
Scotia to Weft-Florida, inclufrve, cfc. &c. &c.
PROCLAMATION.
SAVI NG Reason to believe, that there are
many Persons residing among the Rebels, as
I also Numbers serving in tiie Rebel Arm,
and Militia, who are with-held from joining
their Countrymen and Friends, now serving
) His Majesty in the different Provincial Regi
ments, from an Appieheniion, that they
must not only Inlift for Life, but perhaps not be allowed to
make Choice of the Provincial Regiment, to which particular
Connexions 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 may make Choice of,
within ninety Days from the Date hereof, that they shall re
ceive on their Inliftment the Sum of SIX GUINEAS ; and at
the Time of their Discharge, they shall be entitled to the
Grant of Land His Majesty has been graciously pleased to pro
mise to the Soldiers of the Provincial Regiments.
G IVE N under my Hand, at Head-Quarters, in
Nett-Fork, the twentieth Da, of Augufl, 1781'.
H. CLINTON.
By His Excellency's Command,
John Smith.
WANTS A PLACE,
A YOUNG MAN who can dress hair in the newest and
most fafhionable mannei, and can attend a single gen
tleman, in which capacity he formerly aded in Ireland, from
which he lately arrived. Enquire of the Printers.k %
JUST IMPORTED from LONDON,
And to be fold b, the Subferibers, at their Shop in Church
ffreet. No. 2b,
A N elegant and large Assortment of MILLINERY, read,
" made up in the newest fafhion, consisting of Ladies undrefs'
half dress, and full dress Caps; half dress Handkerchiefs and 'Tippets,
Cuffs and Ruffs, Hat Caps, trimmed Chipt ahd Leghorn Hats,
black Hats and Bonnets, long and short Aprons, white Sarfnet Cloaks
trimmed with Lace and Gauze, black Mode, a variety of neat black,
white and coloured Calafhes.
TO BE SOLD,
By COLLINS & HAYES,
No. 12, Broad-Street,
Upon the moJl reasonable Terms,
RED and White Port, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, and
Malmfcy Wines, in Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter-Caffs;
old British Gin and Brandy, bottled Porter, Paints and Oil; brown',
Turpentine and Caftile Soap, Glass and China Ware, Military
Shirts, and a general Assortment of DRY GOODS.J
Jeweller . & Goldsmith,
Acquaints his Friends and the Public,
That he is just returned to this Province, and has to difpofc of
At his Store in Churcb-ftreet, ebpofite to Elliott-Jireet,
SILVER shoe, knee and flock buckles, fl one ditto ditto, gilt
pinchbeck and placed ditto, silver punch ladles and pepper bevies,
Watches and watclr chi yftals, chains, keys and seals; a pTea r variety
of fafhionable hair and silk watch firings, paper Guff-boxes, ivory
handled knives and forks tipt and ferrel'd with silver, feiffars an'd pen
knives, cork-screws, cutteaux, Morocco swivel belts, playing cards,
printed linens, cottons and callicoes, spotted and figured' jeans and
jeannets, Morca gowns, large India handkerchief,quilted petticoats,
men's and women's thread, cotron and worded flockings, black silk
mitts and breeches patterns, britannias, wardrops, brown fcetir./,
fine fouchong tea, double refined loaf sugar, black pepper, gin arid
brandy in cases, Claret and Madeira Wine of the fifft quality by the
dozen, 3 pair of Silver Candlesticks, and a.pair of Sconces for do.f
JUST IMPORTED,
In the Pallas,from London, and other Vessels from England,
A frefh Supply of Drugs and Medicines,
Which, with an Assortment before on Hand,
Are fsr SALE, at No. 9, Orange-Street, tu'z.
GLAUBER Salts at half a Crown per Pound ; Epsom Salts
at Two Shillings and Fourpence per Pound ; Sal Signatclle, Sal
Rochelle, Camphire, Bark, Chamomile Flowers, Tartar Emetic,
Rhubarb, Opium, Spirits of Lavender, and all Kinds of volatile Spi
rits ; Gutter Vitae, James's Powders, Anderson's Pills, Turlington's
Balsam, Stoughton's Bitters, empty Phials assorted, and Steel Spring
,!, ru 'j' ' c " "' equally cheap by Retail, and in Quantities cheaper;
likewise Lavender V ater, Eau-de-Luce, and other Perfumeries; Loaf
Sugar, Powder Sugar, Spices, Mocoa Coffee, and other Groceries; old
Batavia Arrac by the Dozen, Cologne Geneva 111 Cases, some Do
zens of Ivory for Minature Pictures, with Shagreen Cases for ditto ;
and a Variety of other Articles.
As I intend for England with the firft Convoy, any Person may
have the # whole of the Drugs, &c. which consist of almoil every file
able Article, a great Bargain for Cash or Government Bills; dud
as I cannot colled any Thing material of old Debts, my HOUSE in
Orange-Preet, and a LOT in King-street, will be fold cheap, to
enable me to carry something to my Creditors.
The following Articles, at firft Cost in England, viz. A Brafs
mounted Telescope, a Case of Surveyor's Pocket Ihflrnments; Die
tionnaire, Hillorique, &c. De Moreri, 10 Vols. Folio; Didionnaire
de Trevoux, 3 Vols. Quarto; Anatomia Praflica Theophili Boneti,
2 Vols. Folio; Huxham de Aere, 2 Vols./Bvo. Annual Register
for 1777, 1778, and 1779, and other Books.
B SAMUEL CARNE.
J 3, NISBET BALFOUR, Efauire, Lieufmant-CoPmel of
IBs Majeftfs 23d Regiment, and Commandant of Charley
toiun, life. tfc.
A PROCLAMATION.
"^fAS there is too much reason to believe
'' at Several Persons, in breach of their Al
- have made a practice of exporting
TV from this Town, and other parts of the Prp
vince, Arms, Ammunition and other Warlike
Stores, for the supply of the Rebels, and
r~.to the great prejudice of His Majesty's Ser
vice; for Prevention whereof, I have thought fit, hereby to
offer a Reward of FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS sterling, to
any Person, or Persons, who Ihall make difeovery of such
atrocious offenders, so that he or they may be brought to
condign punishment. : , 1
And any Negro privy tq such iniquitous practice, or to
whose knowledge it may come, and shall give information as
above, will thereupon be entitled to his Freedom in the fulleft
sense, and receive, for such his fidelity to the King's Govern
ment, an handsome gratuity:
GIVEN under m, Hand at CbarleJlo^n, this third Da,
of Augujl, 1781, and m the TQve.nty-f.rJl Tear of His
Majeflfs Reign. N. BALFOUR.
By Order of the Commandant,l
hl. Barry, Secretary."
Mary Russell & Janet Bolton.