The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-04-28 00:00:00, page 3

To the inhabitants of the British Colonies on the continent
of North-America, now in rebellion, of every rank, order
and denomination ; excepting always such persons, who, un
der the usurped forms of trial, have tyrannically and inhu
manly been instrumental in executing and putting to death
any of his Majesty's loyal fubjeds.
GReat-Britain having manifefted the sincerity of her
affectionate and conciliatory intentions, in removing for
ever your pretended grounds of difeontent, by repealing a
mong other statutes, those relating to the duty on tea, and
the alterations in the government of Maffachufett's Bay, and
by exempting for ever, not only the continental, but the in
falar colonies, from parliamentary taxation; it is with much
pleasure we make known to you, that we have received a
commission, under the Great Seal of Great-Britain, which
has for its objects, the removal of distrusts by the remission
of offences—the restoration of the benefits of an extensive
commerce —the enabling the constitutional officers of govern
ment to re-assume their functions (that you may again enjoy
your former local legislatures) and the confirmation of your
rights, liberties and privileges. , „
The door is thus again thrown open (if happily you are
disposed to avail yourselves of the opportunity it affords) for
commencing negociations, which may instantly terminate the
miseries of your country. , ,
We do therefore by the authority in us vested, hereoy in
vite all the colonies in rebellion, separately as such, or any
affiliations of men therein, to depute proper persons (for
whom on application fafe conducts Shall be given) to make to
us, jointly or separately, or in our absence to our Council,
(composed of the following members, viz. The right honoura
ble Lieutenant-General Charles Earl Cornwallis ; his Excellen
cy James Robertson, Esquire, Captain-General and Governour
inchief of the Province of New York; Joliah Martin, Esquire,
Captain-General and Governor in chief of the Province of
North Carolina; William Franklin, Esquire, Captain-General
and Governor in chief of the Province of New-Jersey ; the
honourable Andrew Elliot, Esquire, Lieutenant-Governour of
the said Province of New-York ; William Smith, Esquire,
Chief-Justice of the said Province of New-York ; Frederick
Smyth, Esquire, Chief- Suffice of the said Province of New-Jer
sey; and John Tabor Kempe, Esquire, His Majesty's Attorney
General of the said Province of New-York ; or to the Gene
ral officer commanding the King's troops in any of the Provin
ces) all such propositions refpeding the state ofthe said Pro
vinces, modes, or forms of government ; or touching the laws
by which they are affected ; and respecting such arrangements
and regulations, as may tend to the advantage and Stability of
the Several colonies and provinces ; and to a lasting union with
each of them respectively with Great-Britain, upon the princi
ples of the constitution, which his Majesty's fubjeds Shall be
desirous to confer upon, or lay, through us, before the King
for his royal consideration, and that of his Parliament.
And for the consolation of the friends of peace, and the re
union of the Empire, as well as for the encouragement of all
who, in future, may adopt the fame sentiments, and by their
immediate exertions and example, assist in accomplifiling so
desirable an event ; we declare it to be the intention of Great-
Britain by the Blessing of God, to contend for the Interests of
the Colonists as inseparably connected with her own, so that
they will neither be left a prey to the rapacious avarice of their
domeftick persecutors, nor to the deep and insidious designs of
their pretended friends and allies; _ , . .
And while the loyal are exhorted to persevere in their inte
'grity for the preservation of their country, its religion and li
berties ; we avow to others of every order, who having so long
listened to the counsels that preferred war to peace, are enabled
bv their past experience to decide on the folly of that destruc
tive choice, our anxious desire for their immediate acceptance
of this invitation. —As, Great Britain in this contest of arms,
ever mindful of your defeent and connection, has spared what
it was and Still is in her power to destroy, and now only wishes
as an affectionate parent, to rescue you from the cruel and ty
rannical usurpations, which your leaders are struggling to
support for felfifh and corrupt ends, and at your risk of oeing
delivered over to Popiih and arbitrary nations.
Having thus announced the benevolent purposes of our com
mission, we do hereby further declare, to the inhabitants of
Penfylvannia, the three lower counties on the Delaware,
New-Jersey. that part of New-York Still in revolt, Connecticut
and Rhode-Ifland, separately as Provinces, or to any associa
tion of men therein, who Shall, on or before the firft day of
July next ensuing, declare their abhorrence ot the rebellion,
separate from its'councils, and afterwards demean themselves
as dutiful and peaceable fubjeCts of his Majesty's government,
that we Shall be ready to grant them pardon for all past trea
sons, and the full benefits of the King's clemency, as before
recited We do also make the fame offers of pardon
and benefits to the inhabitants ofthe other more southern and
eastern Colonies in rebellion, or to any associations of men
therein, who Shall, on or before the firfc day of August next
ensuing, declare and ad in the manner aforementioned, and
afterwards persevere in the like dutiful and loyal behaviour.
If any Shall be so hardy and desperate as to contemn the
proffered clemency of their Sovereign, the liberality ofthe na
tion, and the means and mediation we now tender for effect
ing the mutual reconciliation of countrymen with each other;
and the equitable adjustment and composure of their diffei en
ces and ferments; they are hereby warned of the aggravation
of such guilt; and most earnefrly implored to Shun the punifti
ment ordained by the laws of their country, and which, when
restored to their free course, will be inflicted for their treason
able offences.
And that these intimations, which so highly concern the
people in the revolted dist rifts, may not be concealed from them,
to the danger and ruin of any person in the future operations,
or at the final conclusion of the war ; we require all officers,
civil and military, to be aiding and assisting with us in the
publication thereof, and in the execution of our commission,
and of all the powers and matters therein contained.
GIVEN under our Hands and Seals at the City of New-
York, this twenty-ninth Day of December, in the
Twenty-sirs Year of His Majesty's Reign.
H. CLINTON, (L. S.)
Mt. ARBUTHNOT, (L. S.)
By their Excellencies Command,
Daniel Coxe, p. Secretary. .
INTENDING to leave the Province and return to England
in the course of a few months, 'tis requeued that all those
whose accounts are due, will make immediate payment ; for such as
are not fettled, or put into a mode for payment before the xoth
of May, will unavoidably then be left in the hands of an attorney
to recover. t PARKER & CO #
Cbarlfon, March U,, 1781.
% their Excellencies Sir Henry Clinton, Knight of the most
~ Honourable Order of the Bath, General and Commander in
Chief of all his Majesty's Forces within the Colonies lying on the
Atlantick Ocean, from Nova-Scotia to WeJI-Florida, inclufroe,
&c. &c. ^c.—^nd Mario? Arbuthnot, Esquire, Vice-
Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief of his Ma
jefiy's Ships and Vessels employed in North-America, &c. &c.
His Majesty's Commissioners for restoring Peace to the
Colonies and Plantations in North-America, and for granting
Pardon to such of his Majesty's fubjeHs now in Rebellion, as
fall deserve the Royal Mercy, &c.
A DECLARATION,
til For LONDON,
'°f ail w'" '' e ^ Convoy,
The Ship Calvert,
Capt.THOMAs Beilby;
...^^.^Burthen 300 tons, mounts 14 carriage guns, with
^'.^ —%gmen anfiverable, a flout faft failing veffel^ has
good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, app.y to
the said Captain on board at the Fish-Market Wharf, or
GREENWOOD & LEGGE, No. 44, on the Bay.
N. B. A few calks of Left LONDON PORTER and some
COA.LR, to be fold on board the said (bin.
For L ONDO N,
^fflg To fail with the firft, or without Convoy, agreeable
to the Shippers,
^^l The Ship Mars,
Capt. Walter Dowdall;
Burthen about 250 tons, being well armed, and
having near one half of her cargo already on board. Those who wish
to become fllippers, may be accommodated with a partial insurance
already made, by applying to Mr. William Smith on the Bay, or
Parker, & Co. Bedon's Alley.Nt
^I For LONDON,
The "" LONDON,
Joseph Richardson, Master;
A Mounts twenty 6 and 9 pounders, men answer
yable, to fail with or without convoy, one half of
^^v^.^ her cargo already engaged, and is now ready to
^^ —take in the remainder. For freight of rice, indi
go, tobacco, &c. apply to JOHN &ADAM TUNNO.
N. B. Meft excellent accommodations for passengers.
For B RISTO L,
To fail with or without Convoy,
The Ship Torbay,
John Mathie, Master ;
Burthen about 750 barrels of rice, part of her cargo already engaged
for freight of the remainder, or for passage, apply to said matter on
board, or to THOMAS INGLIS.
For LONDO N,
With Convoy,
The Brigantine TART A R,
Oliver Coates, Master;
Burthen asout 1200 Barrels of Rice, mounting 10 fix Pound
ers, Men answerable. For Freight or Passage, apply to the
Captain on board the said Brig, lying at Burn's Wharf, or to
f William Smith, No. 33, Bay.
For St. Augustine,
The Sloop LOUIS A,
James Taylor, Master ;
^^L^^ Lying at die Market wharf, and will fail with the firfl:
,^„^ fair wind. For freight op passage, apply to the master
on board, or to ALEXANDER & LESLIE,
No. 10, Tradd-ftreet,
Who have for sale, a few puncheons of SHRUB, and a few casks
and boxes of Mufcovado and clayed SUGARS. ,
fyy For Private Sale,
The fine Sloop UNION,
Tuft arrived from Jamaica, has fix carriage guns and
^^-9 two swivels, is very burthenfome, well found, and has
==-^-=-=--becn lately sheathed.
Imported in said Slbof, and to be fold,
A few casks of very fine Sugar—Jamaica Spirits, and a few
pipes cf Madeira Wine,
Wanted to Hire, # , .:
A NEGRO COOPER; good wages will be given, and paid ei
ther by the month or week. Enquire of _ „ - „
I GEORGE MOWATT, & Co. No. 41, Bay.
JAMES MACMURRAY, & CO.
No. 54, Queen-street,
HAVE FOR SALE,
HIGH Proof Windward Island Rum in Puncheons, Madeira,
Claret and Catalonia Wine in Pipes and Hogfaeads; Gin in
small Kegs, Coniac Brandy in Cases, Caftile, white and brown Soap in
Boxes ; mould and dipt Candles in ditto, Butter in Firkins, Mess Pork
and Beef in Tierces and Barrels, Cordage, Ship Bread, Port Wine in
Casks of seven Dozen Bottles, Jesuit's Bark in small Calks, Mustard in
7 and jib. Bottles and fmali Boxes, split Peafe in Kegs, Blacking Ball,
&.c. in small Boxes; Pickles assorted, fit for Families, Glass Ware as
sorted, Chocolate, Starch, Mens fine Slioes in Trunks, an elegant As
sortment of the most fafhionable Silks, ditto Ladies neat Dresses, &c.f
MR. SAMPSON CLARKE, of Charleftown, Merchant,
having assigned all his estate, real/ and personal, as also his
books of accounts, to us the subscribers, in trust for all and singular his
private creditors; Notice is hereby given, That fach creditors
are required to furnifh us with states of their several and refpebtive
demands, within fix months from the date hereof, as immediately
thereafter a dividend will be made by us among his said credi
tors Notice is hereby also further given to them indebted to said
Clarke that unless they do immediately pay their refpedtive accounts,
thev will be put in suit without farther application being made to
' WILLIAM GREENWOOD,
darlfoApril s, WILLIAM DUGUID,
_ JOHN TELFAIR.
LL persons who have any demands against the estate of
Stephen Miller, Esq; deceased, are, for the last time, de
sired to give in an account of the fame to Brian Cape, No. 84,
Church-street, on or before the firfl: day of June next, as after that
day the affairs of the said estate will be finally adjusted with the se
veral legatees; und those who negled this notice will be excluded
from payment.-Those indebted to the above estate, are requeued to
the fame immediately, or they will be sued without farther no
tice BRIAN CAPE, f
WILLIAM GLEN, jun.( Executors.
JOHN SYME,(
* ROBERT DANIEL, J
LL persons indebted to Robert Mackenzie by bond,
note or otherways, are required to pay off their refpeaive debts
to the fubferiber, before the firft day of July next : every demand
then unsettled will, without delay, be immediately put in luit; and
those who have been good enough to difeharge their bonds, &c. iome
time ago in money without value, will please to take notice, that
unless those debts are renewed by the day above-mentioned, every
step will be taken to force a just and equitable fettlemcnt.
'1 ANDREW MACKENZIE.
RUN awav from the fubferiber about a month ago, a smart,
artful and sensible negro boy named JEMMY, late the pro
perty of the Widow Stoutenburgh, deceased; he is about 12 or 13
years old, has a fear upon his right ancle, is well acquainted with the
town, and had on when he went away, a check shirt, a green cloth
jacket and brown cloth breeches, but it is probable he has changed
his dress before this time. If any person will give information of
him so as he may be taken, shall receive Two Dollars reward;
and all masters of vessels and others are herebv cautioned not to har
bour or carry him off the province; if they do, ^ey-fh^lte prote
cted as far as the law extends. GEO. COOKE,
No. 2, Legarc-ftrect-
N. B. By defcriptidri he was seen about a week ago on Hampftead
Hill, in a white coat. - Cbarlefron, April 27, 1?^ m
LATELY IMPORTED,
And for Sale for Cash, Bills or Produce, by
JOHN M ANSON,
At No. 4, on the Bay,
CLAYED Sugar in Barrels
Bottled Port Wine in Casks of fix Dozens each
Mess Pork in Barrels
Cargo Beef in Barrels and Tierces
Ship Bilket in Hogsheads
Pearl and common Barley in Kegs
A few Boxes of Soap and Candles.f
r f'HE co-partnership of the subscribers having, by mutual con-
I sent, finally expired with the last year, and there being an abso
lute necessity for closing their concerns as soon as possible, they request
all those indebted to them by bond, note or account, at least to pay
up the Interest, and renew their Bonds : Those who negle& to do so
will, by the firft of August next, without diftin&ion, be immediately
sued; and as they have already given very long indulgence, they
hope every one concerned will pay proper attention to this notice,
and prevent themselves from being put to an unneceffar, expence,
for by that day their books and papers will pofitivel, be lodged in
the hands of a Lawyer.,
N. B. Those who have paid off sterling debts in depreciated mo
ney, are desired immediately to make good the deficiency, othenuf:
they may exped to be dealt with according to their deserts.
April 23/, 1781. t JOliN SIMPSON, & CO. ±
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to BE SOLD BY
MILLS & HICKS,
At their Store in Broad-street,
Their Briffo & American Regiftefy
With an Almanack for the Year 1781.
Where may be. had,
STATIONARY of every Kind, and of the firft Quality ;
a great Assortment of Indies and Gentlemens Pocket Books and
Etwee Cases; Womens, Mens and Boys Hats ; Gold and Silver Hat
Bands and Toffels, Gold and Silver Lace and Bullions; Gold Rings
and Broaches, Silver and plated Spoons, Silver and plated Shoe and
Knee Buckles; also, Violins, German Flutes and Fifes, with a great
Variety of the best Mufick of the last Editions and newest Airs,
Guitar and Violin Strings.
HE fubferiber is under the indispensable necessity of ac
quainting those who are indebted to him, or to the estates for
which he is concerned, That unless they discharge the interest due on
their debts, and renew their bonds by the firft day of June next, he
will endeavour to recover from them both the principal and interest.
Those who have made crops, he expels will pay the whole of their
debts. THOMAS SMITH.
Goofeereek, April 23d, lflr. |
To be Let on Shares, or to be fold,
A TRACT of LAND containing 300 acres, within ten
miles of Charleftown, between Wando and Cooper Rivers,
well timbered with oak and pine wood, within half a mile of the
landing, that a vessel of any burthen may come to it without any
difficulty, and as good rice and corn land as any within that distance
of Charleftown. For further particulars, apply to Mrs. Martha.
Edwards in St. Thomas's Parish, or, in Charleftown, to
23d April, X7BI. WILLIAM BURT,
I No. I, Queen-street.
William Kerfhaw, and William Riddell,
Having entered into Copartnerfnip, under the Firm of
KERSHAW & RIDDELL,
BEG LEAVE TO INFORM THEIR FRIENDS,
THAT they intend carrying on the FACTORAGE BUSI
NESS upon Greenwood's wharf, where they have ere&ed a
compleat large store for the conveniency of storing rice, tobacco, in
digo, &c. &c. put into their hands. They likewise intend keeping a
fuppl'y of rum, sugar, salt, plantation tools, &c. &c. for their country
friends that may favour them with their custom. They flatter them
selves they will have it in their power to give every fatisfadhon that
may be wanted.
N. B. They have to rent for bne, two or three years, a good large
STORE and CELLAR on the said wharf, being as good a stand for
business as any in Charleftown ; also a compleat large SAIL LOFT, t
(BY PERMISSION.)
To be fold at publick Sole, on the Spot, on Wednesday the 13th Day cf
sane next, in Allotments,
ALL that valuable well known PIECE of LAND,, the cor
ner of Broad and Church streets, whereon is Holliday's Tavern,
and other BUILDINGS; its situation for trade is among the firft in
Charleftown. It is laid out, and will be fold in lots very convenient
for persons concerned in the dry goods business. The terms will be,
one-fourtb cash, or good bills of exchange on Great-Britain; tha
other three-fourths to be paid in equal payments, at the end^of three,
fix and nine months, in money, or good bills as aforefaid. The pur
chasers will have immediate poffeflion, on giving security that the
terms shall be complied with. , ~
Any person willing to purchase any of the said lots before the day
of sale, is desired to make it known to us, at No. 8, Cumberland
ftreet 'where a plan of the fame may be seen ; or whoever will buy
the whole, shall have it a bargain. WALTER MANSELL,
f THOMAS CORBETT.
A few dozen of SOCKET SPADES to be fold cheap.
HEREAS Mrs. Mary Wilson, widow, executrix, re
siduary legatee and devifee of Mr. William Wilson, late cf
Charleftown, Merchant, deceased, hath this day assigned and made
over to me, on behalf of myfelf, brother and other credisors, all and
singular the estate and effects of the said deceased ; I therefore give
Notice to the creditors here (if any such there be) to render me a
state of their refpe&ive demands, on oath, on or before the firft day of
July next ; and those anywise indebted to the said estate, to make im
mediate payment, otherwise they must be sued without diftin&ion ;
the settlement of the deceafed's concerns in this country admitting
of no delay. GILBERT V/ILSON.
Cbarlefo-wn, April 26, 1781.
THE fubferiber has given up his itore in Elliott-street, and
taken a large store, &c. on Greenwood's wharf, facing the
scale-house, where he will be highly obliged to the publick in general
and his friends in particular, for their custom in the few articles he
deals in, viz. Sugar and coffee, rum, brandy, gin, wines, corks, ail.
forts of glass ware, Queen's ware plat, diffies, tureens, bowls, &c.
also all forts of tin ware, and a neat assortment of camp kettles,
kettles, stew and saucepans, speaking trumpets and lanthorns, codhlh
and potatoes. He has very good accommodation tor the Rorage of
tobacco and country produce, and will do the utmost justice to those
that will employ him in the Factorage Waj, Bread,Por.
ter very reasonable. if, GEORGE IHOMbuN.
r rHE fubferiber having removed from the Country to
L Charleftown, requests all persons indebted to him by bond,
note, or open account, (particularly those long in arrears for interest)
to discharge their refpedive debts, or fettle to his f,sfa,on, by
15 th of May next, as after that day his papers be lodged wkn
an Attorney at Law. JAi^lo L^AAri.
Meeting-street, No. 99, April 26, I7OL — ——.
ABSENTED themselves some time ago frbm the fubferiber,
Mary, a likely young black wench, 20 years old, has remarks
bly red lips, and very large eyes. —Nero, a young fellow, 18 years
old, tall and slim, stammers in his speech. I am iA.drmed they arc
in the neighbourhood of Camden. A reward of fye G^s for trx
wench, and Four for the fellow, will be paid to deliver
them to me. Should they return of their ,|,c^d, paftfences
will be forgiven. t FRA^^o S. PlNvknk <