The royal gazette — [Charleston] S.C., 1781-04-18 00:00:00, page 1

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 or discontent, 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
sular 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 veiled, hereby in
vite all the colonies in rebellion, separately as such, or any
associations of men therein, to depute proper persons (for
whom on application fafe conducts ihall 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 Excelle
ncy James Robertson, Esquire, Captain-General and Governour
in chief of the Province of New York; Josiah 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-Juftice of the said Province of New-York ; Frederick:
Smyth, Esquire, Chief- lufticc 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 of the said Pro
vinces, modes, or forms of government ; or touching the laws
by which they are affeded ; and refpe&ing such arrangments
and regulations, as may tend to the advantage and liability of
the several colonies and provinces ; and to a lasting union with
each of them reflectively 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 accornplifhing 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
by their past experience to decide on the folly of that destruc
tive choice, our anxious desire for their immediate acceptance
of this invft ation.—As Great Britain in this contest of arms,
ever mindful of your descent and connection, has spared what
it was and Itill is in her power to destroy, and now only wishes
as an affectionate parent, to refeue you from the cruel and ty
rannical usurpations which your leaders are struggling to
fMpport for felfilh and corrupt ends, and at your rilk of being
delivered over to Popifh 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 afibcia
tion of men therein, who ihall, on or before the firft day of
July next ensuing, declare their abhorrence of the rebellion,
separate from its councils, and afterwards demean themselves
as dutiful and peaceable fubjefts 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 of the other more foutbern and
eafiern Colonies in rebellion, or to any associations of men
therein, who shall, on or before the firft day of August next
ensuing, declare and art 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 of the 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 differen
ces and ferments; they are hereby warned of the aggravation
of such guilt; and most earn eftly implored to shun the punish
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 diftrids, may not be concealed from them.
By 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 Weft-Florida, incluftve,
&c. &c, ^c.—And Mariot Arbuthnot, Esquire, rice-
Admiral of the White, and Commander in Chief of his Ma
jeJh'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 bis Majesty's fubjeHs now in Rebellion, as
shall deserve the Royal Mercy, &fc.
A DECLARATION,
SOUTH-CAROLINA: Printed by R. WELLS & SON, Printers to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.
ROYAL
Vol. I.
From WEDNESDAY, April,lß,
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-Jirft Year of His Majesty's Reign.
H. CLINTON, (L. S.)
Mt. ARBUTHNOT, (L. S.)
By their Excellencies Command,
Daniel Core, p. Secretary.
William Kerfhaw, and William Riddell,
Having entered into Copartnerfhip, 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 erected a
conipleat large store for the conveniency of storing rice, tobacco, in
digo, &c. &c. put into their hands. They likewise intend keeping a
Supply of rum, sugar, silt, 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 fatisfa&ion that
may be wanted.
N. B. They have to rent for one, two or three years, a good large
STORE and CELLAR on the said wharf, being as good a Rand for
business as any in Charleftown ; also a compleat large SAIL LOFT, f
JOHN TELFAI R,
No. 90, Church-Street,
Has received by the last 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. *h.
MR. SAMPSON CLARKE, of Charleftown, Merchant,
having assigned all his estate, real and personal, as also his
books of accounts, to us the fubferibers, in trust for all and singular his
private creditors; Notice is hereby given, That such creditors
are required to furnifh us with states of their several and refpe&ive
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 refpe&ive accounts,
they will be put in suit without farther application being made to
them. WILLIAM GREENWOOD,
Charlefon, April 12, WILLIAM DUGUID,
1781. f JOHN TELFAIR.
For Private Sale till Wednesday the 15th Day of April info
and ij not then fold, mill he put up at eleven o' Glock, and fold without
Reserve, for Case or good Bill, on London,
TWENTY valuable NEGROES, of whom part consists of
1 four families, amongst which are fine children, and not fold for
any fault ; the remainder single negroes, are a waiting man, a boat
man, a field negro, a cook and house wench. Also,
A valuable TRACT of LAND of 334 acres, a fettled place near
Beach-Hill, in St. Paul's Parish, late belonging to George Evans,
deceased.
A TRACT of 200 acres in Colleton County, about two miles
from the mills on Edifto river.
A TRACT of 150 acres on a branch of the north-weft fork of
Long-Cane, and several others;
Befdes at PriaATE Sale,
PLANTATIONS and HOUSES in town, upon very advantageous
terms to the purchasers. JACOB VALK;
I No. 82, Church-street.
To be fold by publick Sale, on Wednesday the 25th Day of April
infant, at my Room in Church-feet, at eleven o' Clock,
A HOUSE and LOT in Wentworth-street, No. 2, contain
ing four rooms with fireplaces, a piazza, cellar, &c. being in
front 40 feet 5 inches, and in depth 100 feet 10 inches. On the pre
mises is a good oven, a good well of water, and other conveniences.
Possession may be had the 30th of May next. The conditions of sale
is half cash, and half fix months credit, paying interest with approved
security. Also,
A young NEGRO FELLOW who understands boating, butcher
ing, and working in a furnace, &c. JACOB VALK,
I No. 82, Church-street.
Commissary General's Office, No. 59, ^ueen-flreet.
O^HE Farmers and Planters that are in poffellion of good
Hay, Corn Blades, or Rice Straw, are requeued to bring
it to the King's Forage Yard, at Gadsden's Wharf, where
they shall receive a fair Market Price, in HARD DOLLARS,
for all they deliver.
N. B. Those who have not Carriage or Craft to bring it in,
shall be provided with the fame, upon applying to the Office.
Charleflown, March loth, 1781. f
THE well-accustomed WHARF on the Bay of Charlef
town, known by the name of MOTTE's WHARF, with the
emoluments, advantages and appurtenances thereto belonging. Se
curity, if deemed necessary, will be required for the punctual pay
ment of the rent quarterly; and any buildings the lessee may ere&
on the premises during the term, may be removed off at the end of
the lease, unless the lenee will agree to pay a reasonable price for the
fame, to be fettled by a fair appraifement between the parties.
April 16, 1781. I EDWARD OATS.
To be Let on Lease for five Years, to the higbejl Bidder, at pub
lick Outcry, on Tuesday the 24th Day of April infant, by the Sub
scriber, at bis Vendue Store, ptecifel, at 12 o' Clock,
On Thursday the 3d Day of May next, will be fold before the
Exchange, at twelve o' Clock,
AVery valuable HOUSE and LOT in Meeting-street, No.
17, with kitchen and other necessary buildings; the lot con
taining 30 feet front, and about 110 feet deep, more or less, being
well situated for trade ; late the property of Mr. John Postell,
and fold under execution by order of the Board of Police. The mo
ney to be paid on delivery of the titles.
Cbarlfon, April 9 , 1781. ± JOHN DAVIES, Sheriff.
ALL persons indebted to the fubferiber, or to Paul Ma
zyck, Esq; late of this province, are desired to pay the interest
due on their bonds and notes by the 15th day of May next, or he
will be under the disagreeable neceflity of putting them into the
hands of an Attorney at Law, to be sued without further notice.
Charlfon, April], ^I. *b STEPHEN MAZYCK.
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THE
GAZETTE.
to SATURDAY, April 21, 1781.
THE spirited and valiant conduct of the Jersey men on
Saturday last, is a second instance of their loyalty to
their Royal Master, their love of liberty, their zeal
for their country's welfare, and their detestation of French
government, which is but another phrase for despotism and
tyranny. By their fuccefsful efforts, France has again been
baffled in her hostile attempts against the island, and has been
taught this ufeful lesson in a war with Great-Britain, that,
in defence of freedom, every British fubjedt becomes a foidier
The expedition of the French against the Ifie of Jersey
was of much greater extent than hath appeared. A large
number of troops, it seems, were ready for embarkation in
Concale Bay, and it was intended, that after the firft quota,
which effected a landing on Saturday morning, had poffefi
fed themselves of the town of St. Helier, and the landing
places, that each night a reinforcement to a considerable a
mount should follow and be disembarked, till the whole num
ber was so large as to have rendered all resistance fruitlefs.
The capture of the Isle of Jersey was planned as a diversion,
and intended to prevent this country from fending her navy
to the relief of Gibraltar, and upon other services.
Plymouth, January 7. The number of privateers com
missioned in this port, surpasses any thing of the kind before.
Some of them are not above ten tons burthen; and a small
fifhing trawl-boat hath taken and brought in a very rich ship
from the Weft-Indies, worth 20,c001. The Champion frigate
claims a part, as being in fight when the privateer boarded
her. Privateers swarm between the Lizard and the Land's-
End. But the Dutchmen now keep the French coast cn
going up the Channel.
London, January 13.
Extraff of a Letter from Southampton, January 9.
" When the news of the Island of Jersey being taken by
the French arrived here on Sunday evening, the Dorfetfhire
militia, then at roll-call, chose a committee to draw up a
petition to Lord Rivers, their Colonel, and presented it to
his Lordfliip yesterday, begging him to use his interest to
have them shipped immediately for that Island, to bang the
French, and proted the inhabitants. His Lordship met them
this morning on the parade, and thanked them, in his usual polite
manner, for their courageous proposal; told them it could not
be complied with, as the aft of Parliament prohibits their
leaving the kingdom; however, he assured them he would
make known their love for their King and country on this
occasion; and, if they continued to behave as they had hi
therto, they should meet his particular esteem, and should
not go unrewarded. His Lordship gave them three salutes
with his hat, and left the field.
66 Yesterday a party of Lord Seaforth's Highland regiment
embarked on board the Guernsey packet, which failed imme
diately with dispatches for the Governour."
The naval force of the Dutch is said at present to consist
of the following ships of war: 1 of 76 guns, 3 of 70, 2 of
68, 4 of 60, 6 of 56, I of 54, 5 of 50 guns, 6 of 44, 12 of
36, 6of 24 and 3of 20. Total, 49 ihips, carrying 2202 guns,
and 14,780 men.
At home 12 ships of the line and 15 frigates.
In the Weft-Indies, five ships of the line and 10 frigates.
In the East-Indies and passage thither, four ships of the line.
In the Mediterranean, one of 50 guns, one of 36, and
of 24.
January 15.
Extra# of a Letter from Falmouth, January to,
“ Since my last arrived and came into this harbour two
Dutch ships, taken within a few leagues of Brest, by one of
his Majesty's cruizers; also the Young Frow Elizabeth Caro
lina Matilda, from Amsterdam to Cadiz, taken and feat in
by the Five Friends privateer, belonging to Glasgow."
January 18. A gentleman just arrived from Oftend gives
the following particulars relative to his Royal Highness the
Biihop of Ofnaburg: On Tuesday the 2d of January, the
approach of his Royal Highness was announced off the port
of Oftend. Orders having previously arrived there from the
Court of Vienna, that he was to 6e treated with all the
ceremonies due to a Prince, the great guns were immediately
fired, and the Governour Commandant prepared to receive
him with all necessary form. Commodore Fielding, however,
went firft on shore, and gave notice, that it was the wish
of his Royal Highness to be received only as an English no
bleman, that being the character he intended to support
during the course of his continental excursion. This inti
mation put a stop to some part of the ceremony, but did not
at all diminish the zeal of the populace. They assembled in
vast numbers, and teftified their pleasure at the fight of the
young Prince by the most tumultuous shouts, and every other
mark of refpe& and fatisfadion. His Royal Highness was
peculiarly condescending and affable, and was conducted in
the midst of the crowd (who were so extravagant in the in
dications of their joy, that they were obliged to be kept off
by a guard) to Baylifs's English hotel. After visiting some
publick buildings, &c. his Royal Highness on Thursday morn
ing pnrfued his route to Germany.
Extra# of a Letter from St. Mary's, Stilly, January 10.
“ There are no less than 12 fail of Dutch merchantmen
now lying in this harbour, and the two adjacent iOands, taken
by four of our privateers of four guns each. Several of these
prizes are very valuable, one especially, which is said to be
worth upwards of 20,c001, being above 40b tons burthen,
and laden with sugar, indigo and coffee, bound from Surinam
to Amsterdam."
The last Memorial from the merchants and insurers of
vessels of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, &c. to the States of Hol
land seems drawn up with all the artful cunning and petulant
resentment against this country, that felfifh meanness can only
dictate ; but which, unfortunately, has brought that repu'e
lick into a war with their antient friend and ally. The con
clusion of it runs in the following insulting, haughty style:
(To their High Mightinesses) “ Finally, Your Mempriglifts
“ firmly believe that this State is neither deficient in power,
" nor that her inhabitants want inclination or courage, to
“ maintain the independency of their Republick against all
“ unjust violence: and they also look on it as infufferable,
“ that a nation which owes the security Ind preservation of her
“ civil and religious liberties to the affiftknee and co-operation
" of this Republick, and which otherwise is united with her
European Intelligence.
LONDON, January to.
Numb. 15.