The South-Carolina weekly gazette — Charlestown [i.e. Charleston, S.C.], 1783-04-12 00:00:00, page 1

WILLIAM GRAHAM,
tegs Leave to acquaint the Public in general, and
bis friend in particular,
CT^HAT at his House No. 8, Wentworth street,
, Merchants and Tradesmen may have their
Books regulated by the Month, Quarter or Year;
and, as often as weedfpl, balanced and elofed, like
wise sets of Books opened properly for Perfonsnew
ly commencing any Kind of Butinefs, and superin
tended with the utinoft Care ; also Accounts relating
to Partnerships, Planters, Executors, Administrators,
Assignees, &c. completely scrutinized, and accurately
adjusted ; and. Perfans desirous of fettling their year
ly Bufineft expeditioufy by (ending'thetrbooks to
him, may have it done, the different Accounts drawn
out, and the Monies coH#&ed, or otherwite fettled,
in the mod suitable Manner.
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^E Fire-Masters and Commissioners of the
^Streets for Charleftown, have dirtied ,the
following extra's of the feveril laws noyvm force,
to be published- for the information of,& inhabi
tants, that DQ person m a y plead ignorance, as an
texcufe for future tranfgreflions. T^e Commissioners
being determined, .to the utmost of their power, to
carry the aQs. into execution^ requests the aid and
iffiftance of their, fellqyt citizens in bringing.oftnd
ers to pAnilhmentyhat the laws may be obeyed, and
good order established a, formerly in this town.
The aft for the better, fecurit, of CharleGown
from fire, passed the .48th of March, 1778, ena&d,
That persons fettinf theirchimnie, on fire, or fuf
fering them to take fire by negle& shall be fubjefl
to a fine in the prefentmoney of fl. 10s. fterljng.
' That when a fire happens in the night, the inha#
Grants are to fix a lighten one of their windows
fronting the street, or a lanthorn lighted at thwftrm
door. ' Penalty for neglect Three Dollars.
That persons corroded of robbery at fires, shall
stand in the pillory, and forfeit four time#,the Litre
Of the goods Rolen, , : -
* That "conftibles., shall attend at fret with ;&it
lavfa Penalty 31. fleeing.
That any person who refufes his assistance at
fires, shall be fined Six Dollars.{
That persons convi^ed of flealing, taking or car
tying away, destroying or injuring any of the lamps,
grates, pumps, pump handies, or other, fixtures,
eflablifhed and erected in any of the flreeta, shall be
liable to a fine got exceeding 15k sterling, at the dis
cretion of a majority of the €ommi&>ners, and on
men payment, whether white or black, shall be pub
lickly whipped, not exceeding 39 lashes.
By the Street Law, paffeg the 10th of August,
<764, it is eoafted,
That obftrudions laid in the greets (except when
any buildings are erc&ing, and permitted by the
Commissioners) are to be removed at the expence of
the offending party, who is liable also to a fine of
Six Dollars for every offence.
That no filth or rubbish shall be thrown or laid
but where the Commissioners direct, under a penalty
of §s. 6d. sterling for every offence, besides expence
of removal by the scavengers.
That no water courses above ground for conveying
filthy water into the streets, shall be permitted. Pe-
Dalty gas. sterling for every offence.
That no white person shall ride on horseback or
in a carriage in the streets fafter than a moderate
trot or pace. Penalty Three Dollars—Negroes of
fending, shall be publickly whipped not exceeding
40 lashes, and the owners made liable to tht expence
of the whipping. t \;
That no cart, waggon or dray, shall be let to hire
without a licence from the Commissioners, under a
Penalty of Three Dollars; and such licenced car
ters, &c. refuting to carry goods, shall be fubjed to
3 further fine of Three Dollars for each offence.
+ That a fine of 3s. sterling be laid on every person
riding in a cart, waggon or dray, without some per
fpn on foot to guide the fame; and on refufal of
payment, the offender shall be put into the flocks.
That no slaves shall work out for hire as porters,
ptefs licenced by the Commissioners, and wearing a
public badge.
The Commissioners will fit at the State-House on
Monday next, the 14th infant, from 10 to 2 o'clock,
*0 grant licences to carts, waggons, drays and por
ters ; and to appoint proper places where filth or
Rubbish are to be laid, of which public notice will
then be given. Persons concerned art desired to at
§en4 at the abev^umc a^d pUcc -— —^
SOUTH-CAROLINA WEEKLY GAZETTE.
CHARLESTOWN: Printed by NATHAN CHILDS, & COMPANY, at their
PrINtING-OrFI CE, No. Bf, ChURCH-StßZtt t
Vol. 1.
SATURD A Y, April 14, 1783;
THOMAS STEWART,
No. 43, on the Bay,
Ifo for Sale by the Package, on & m, re&fidabh
Term:, fir Cajh or Produces
A Large Assortment of Irish Linens; a Variety
of Silks, clear Lawns, black til white thread
and fiilk 'Laces, Buckrams; Sail Dur\ Cordage of
different Sizes, Military Shoes, Jefuit'lßark, Medi
cine Chests, a few Cases of China, a remarkable
good Night Glass, refined Sugar, Jamaica ind An
tigua Spirits; &C. &c. &C;
K AN D, ^ - ;
The HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, tin. i,
Tradd-ftraet : The House is ih thorough Repair,
and immediate Possession will be given.
ALL peHom indebted to the estate of Mr. Wit
hum Wifa, late of' Charleliown, Merchant,
ueceafed, by bond, note or book debt, are requeued
tomake payment as soon as in theft p,&et to
THOMAS STEWART;
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Port-Riyal Island, April [b, 1783. , 4
THE fubferiber requests all perform who are in
debted to Mr. David Adams, deceased; to
make payment by the firft day of January hext;
and all perlons having demands on said estate, are
defiled to make the lame known to
^ • ^ RICHARD ADAMS,]
RICHARD ELLIS, j Ex "°-° h
A LL persons to whom the estate of the late
John Gibbes, Elq; & indebted, by bond,
note or otherwise, are requeued to fend in a state of
their demands to Mr. Daniel Hall, No. 5, in
Tradd street; and those who are indebted to said
estate, are desired to call on said gentleman, and dis
charge the fame.
ROBERT GIBBER A&miniftfMor.
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ALL persons to whom the estate of the late Mr.
Davi&Bruce, of Charleftown, Printer, de
mied, is indebted, are defined to bring in their ac
counts, properly attested, for payment ; and all those
who are indebted to said estate, are sequefted to
make paytoeht, as soon as convenient, to
ROBERT BRUCE, Adminiflrator.
To be fold at public Vendue, by Lewis Timmons, on
'Wednefday the 23d D'ay of April infant, at the 1
House No. 56, in King-fact, at 10 o'Clock in the
Forenoon,
THE effe&s of the late Henrich Byfell deceased,
consisting of houfhold furniture, some glass
and china ware, a billiard table, a riding chair, horse
arid saddle, with sundry other articles. The conditi
ons of the sale is cash. All persons having any de
mands againff the said estate, are desired to bring in
their accounts, properly attifted; and those indebt
ed to the said estate bytend, note or book debt, to
pay the fame to
MARGARET BYSELL, Adminiftrrfrix.
Samuel Prioleau, jun.l
vs. Case, on Attachment.
John Morrison. J
I DANIEL STEVENS, Sheriff of Charleftown
Diftrid, do hereby certify, that in pursuance of
a writ of attachment, to be me directed, I have at
tached a certain Island, or Trad of Land, situate near
the bar of Charleftown harbour (known by the name
of Morris's Island) as the property of the said absent
debtor; and as the said absent debtor hath not, to
my knowledge, any wife or attorney in this State,
and no person being present, at the time of my so
attaching the said island or trad of land, I DO, in
pursuance of the Aft of Assembly, in such case made
and provided, hereby give public notice thereof, that
in case any person or persons claiming the fame, may
appear at the time and place mentioned in the said
writ, and set forth such claims, agreeable to the di
reaions of the said a&.
' DANIEL STEVENS, Sheriff C.T. D.
Charltfown, April 9, 1783.
TAKEN up, a negro follow by the name of
HARRY, about fix feethigh, of the Angola
country; fays his matter's name is Billy. Any person
proving his property, may have him by allying to
TH#
THE Subferibers intend carrying on
the VENDUE BUSINESS as for
merly, and will be obliged to their Friends
and the Pyhlick for'their Employ.
COLCOCK & GIBBONS.
Th SUBSCRIBERS bate to difyfe es.
At PRIVATE SALE,
A Valuable PLANTATION, containing ,8e
acres, about 19 miles from Charleftown, and
three from a landing. On the premises are the brick;
walls of a very large house, which might be repaired
at a small expence, ah overfeer'shoufe, negro and
other necessary out buildings ; ilfo SIX *EGROES 0
four of which are good fie d flares; the other two are
boys, one of u, the other of 9 years of age ; about
12 head of Cattle, so head of Sheep, 20 bead of
Hogs, 3 Horses, some Poultry, and a Waggon ; pro
visions fpfficient for go negroes, about 40 acres now
planted. Said land adjoins lands of Ralph Izard,
Rawlins Loandes, John Deas, Alexander Mazyek,
and Leteii Lefterjette, Elqrs. Goose Creek Parish ;
likewise a TENEMENT, No. 18a, in King-ftreeh
containing four rooms, a kitchen and store. Condi
tions; CASH or DAY GOODS.
4 to. COLCOCK & GIBLONS.
Who hive likewise for sale, a quantity of Cek
dage and Sai! Cloth—-a Copper Kettle that will con
tain upwards of ico gallons, and a number of Maps
of the State of South-Carolina, by Ceele & Mouton.
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TO BE LET,
And way be Entered a,ofc iamediatety,
A Commodious S TORE on the Cengaree road,
10 miles from Stonte landing; 3g by 16 feet,
with one fire place ; near the premises a very large
tavern will be be built ; the hirer, who roust be a
ftore.ke c per. may have any additional work done
to make it more convenient; its fixation for trade
is one of the best in this State. For the terms, ap
ply to BLAKELEAY WHItS.^
Fergufo'j Scaffift April 3d, 178 g,
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JOHN PARKINSON,
NJ. 3, ih Moofc-Jbeet, fetfarl, Hor&ePe Alley,
Begs Leave to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemens
that he carries on the
Carving and Gilding Bufinef%
in all its various Branches, viz.
LARGE square gla&i cut fe as to make a pair
of ovals or girandoles, of the newest faffiion,
the frames either mahogany Or white, er painted id
colours to their own fancy—old frames mended and
painted so as to make them almost equal to new
ones—focicty certificates, prints and drawings, framed
and glazed in the nedteft manner—portraits or lands
cape paintings framed new, or old frames and paint
ings cleaned—glaffcs and pictures taken down and
fixed up, packed or unpacked, upon the shortest no
tice—bordering for rooms of any pattern carved in
wood, which so far exceeds the paper mache, that
it can be taken down and cleaned, and made as good
as new again, the mache being likewise a harbour
for vermin—ladies toilet or dressing glasses made
oval or square. Orders from the country will be
immediately complied with, and their work packed
up with the greatest fafety.
To : nTri;""
And Entered ex tbe frft of April,
A HOUSE and STORE, No. 4, well situated
for trade, on the south fide of Tradd-ftreet,
near the Bay, opposite Bedon's Alley, now occupied
by Mr. James Custer ; also two Brick Tenements;
No. 13 and 14, pleasantly situated in Pinckney street,
fit for small families, and entered on immediately.
WILLIAM HOPTON,
Who has BRICKS to fell; and will be delivered
at his plantation at Wando.-
Wanted to purchase,
A HOUSE on the Bay, Broad-street or Meef
ing-ftreet, on the north fide of Broad ftreec
Whoever has such a 1 one te dispose of, please to fend
to the Printer the price and terms, directed to A. B,
MASTERS of Vessels and others may be fupl
plied with BEER at the Brew-l&fe, ,1
ulcerate price.'•
NyMt. 9.