The Gazette of the state of South-Carolina — Charles-town [S.C.], 1784-12-20 00:00:00, page 2

Mt. PRINTER or the STATE;
THE aukwardnefs of your excuses betrays your
guilty conference"; but the public will be in
dulgent. I think your intentions to-day were good,
'though your arguments bad; and I begin to think
ydu may amend, as I fee Jou can Teel ihame. My
Frit letter was intended as a chastisement ; the se
cond, as ah inftruttion. Read the second often,
Mr; MiHer; be a True American too; love our
federal union, our own government, and our prin
ciples. Remember that the Gazette of the State is
read abroad and at home; give no more occasion
for suspicious Republicans to apprehend that you
are become the dangerous instrument of an infidi
ons power; arid for European readers to doubt,
whether we are not again wishing for our former
tfey
Your paragraph of the loth inst. is not, as you
imagine, thefoundation of the torrent of abofe, which
I hope will driye you into a better channel : It is
three months attentive observation on your press,
and a gradual increase of the evil. The True-b'orh
American forefaw the fatal consequences of a little
dtife of political poison daily administered to in
cautious readers, and role with a violent remedy
in hand.
But let us speak oflhe French, Mr. Miller, since
you like them so much. I made, in mb early datys,
a tour in Europe, and I remember very Well, that
I law in Booksellers shops at Paris, at least forty
different translations of the Bible, not only printed
in Paris, under the eye of government, but in Lon
don, Amfterdani, Antwerp, Cologne, Liege, and
Rotterdam ; and Bibles in the Latin, French, Eng
lish, German, Dutch,, and Swedish languages.
Can the true and well informed Americans believe,
Mr. Miller, that you intended to make a cordial
compliment to the French, upon remarking, among
other publications, la Sainte Bible ? —Rifum tenea
tis amici!— -The French, however, were not con
ne&ed with us at that time; and, to tell you the
thuth, I ft>uhd then that their fun was high in its
course. Rather than confefs we have been imposed
upon formerly, your nice observers will not fail to
tell us, that the rapid and increasing growth of philo
sophy in France has been ascribed to her happy inter
rourfe with this county.- —Rifum teneatis amici ! —
We, know, Sir, who are those nice observers ; and
the time is come, when Americans look no longer
upon other nations through an Englifo spy-glass.
As for the Droit d'Aubaine, which you introduce,
I know not why, let me inform you, Mr. Learned
Printer, that it was formerly a general one. It was \
introduced into France towards the middle of the
twelfth century. In 1477 an d 1481 its impolitic
effe&s struck Louis the Eleventh, and he began to
abolish it. Since that time it has been gradually
annihilated in the several treaties with the several
nations of Europe. In 1713 it was remitted be
tween England and France, and of course with us
^s British fubje&s; and mention of it was made in
our ftf treaty with the French, merely out of for
mality. Read Mably's Public Law of Europe;
then, Mr. Printer, tell me candidly, if you believe
still, that the conduct of the French Government with
us, in the abotijkment of the Droit d'Aubainejuas a
candid acknowledgment of error.
Mr. Printer of the State, 1 have done with you
for some weeks:—with fitent attention, I will
watch your motions; and you will hear no more,
but at a proper time and place, of
THE TRUE-BORN AMERICAN'.
Charlefen, Dec. 18, 1784.
TO THE PUBLIC.
TT was with an extreme furprize that the fubfcri-
X ber found, in Miller's Gazette of the 15th inst.
a severe ftri£ture upon the Dutch accounts of the
prices of Rice and Indigo.—As it was a Note signed
with my flame, and delivered to his Clerk to be in
serted in his Gazette, which he mentioned to be re
jected by him as fallacious, I could not but wait
upon him to ask upon what authority he called my note
fallacious ? the only reply he made was, that he did
-not observe my note was signed. I demanded how it
could be possible for a man who fams to have very pene
trating eyes, to read a note and not to fee the name
signed under it? He could not give any answer.
At last I desired him to redress his error in a follow
ing paper; Which he refufed to do. I then told
him that he put me under the necessity of exposing
his indecent cbhdu& towards me in the public Pa
pers, and to let the public find a name for him. I
idded that in my opinion he was a - (what
every body knows): to which he humbly assented
by his silence.
As I am convinced that several merchants of this
city have received the fame intelligence, I could
neglect to make a public apology about my Note :
But as I communicated the advices I had received
Without any malicious intention, as the Printer in
sidiously insinuated, I therefore thought it proper
to give to the public the following authenticated
extracts of the letters, from which I had my autho
rity :
Extract of a letter dated Amflerdam, Aug. 9, 1784.
" 1 he productions of Carolina in general are go
ing backward ; the red ginfang is 24ft. ferpentaria
36 to 40ft. indigo is noted for the buyer 18 to 60ft.
according to the quality ; such as was fold for you
in the spring, I could buy now for 35 to 40ft. very
dry ; and there is no hope of its riling, as long as
We are overstocked by the Guatimala indigo, which
arrives daily in quantities. This very fort is alrea
dy so much lowered, that qualities which in for
mer times were fold at 140 to 150 ft. cannot be fold
now higher than at 70 to 80ft. and as long as this
fort remains so cheap, there is but very little de
mand for other forts."
Extract of a letter dated Amferdam Aug. 28, 178).
Before I advised you that indigo would be a
better remittance than rice \ but now I am fully
convinced of the contrary. I find also that the qu/-
!''y ' n general does not fatisfy: therefore I beg you,
if you have not shipped already before receiving
this, not to fend any indigo on my account."
Extract of a letter dated Amferdam, Aug. 21, 1784;
" Me hope that for the new crop, there will be
no reflections made upon the present prices of rice,
or the market regulated after that rate, as it is ge
nerally thought that the current prices next year
will be here from 30 to 32 Holland shill. the com
mon price before the late war was always 25, 28 to
30 Holland Killings."
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
Andreas Everardus van Braam Houck
geest, in the State of South-Carolina aforefaid,
merchant, being duly sworn on the Holy Evange
lists of Almighty God, maketh oath, that the seve
ral extracts of letters contained herein, (as above)
are true, genuine and literal English translations
of certain original letters Wrote in Dutch, addressed
to, and now remaining in the possession of him the
said deponent,
(Signed.) A. E. v. BRAAM HOUCKGEEST.
Sworn this 17th December, 1784, before me.
(Signed.) JOHN TROUP, J. P.
No other reply I think necessary to be made to
prove the infofence and perfidioufnefs of Mr. Mil
ler: only upon his ignorant question, “ What kind
" of Speculation must that be which can reduce it
" in the Spring to 13/f" I beg leave to anfwer':
No kind tf SpecOlatiOn at all, but only the common
course of matters, by which it happened last Spring,
that the price of rice in Holland, lowered in a few
weeksfrom 60 to 32 Holland frillings,orfront 3% and
6d. to 1 7f. flerling.——-
. The impartial world will also refle& that the
Printer Miller, was not only blind for my name,
but for the very figures of my note, in which I
mentioned from 13 to 16/ sterling, as it is to be
seen in the other papers. By that alteration And
omission he shews clearly his secret designs, to raise
animosity and diffidence between Planters and Mer
chants; in which I hope be will never be fuccefs
ful, as every good man will be warded against such
low and ill concerted intrigues: The world will
remark too, that the occasion of Mr. Miller's im
pertinence, was his humour against the true born
American. It is plain, that as he could not answer
to that diftitiguithed citizen, he rushed upon me,
though I had nothing to do with that publication,
which I declare upon my word arid honor was en
tirely strange to me —lt is not at all my fault, if
Mr. Miller's Gazette seems calculated for some
dangerous political purpose, and begins to awake
the attention bf the Patriots. —
A. E. v. BRAAM HOUCKGEEST.
Charteflon, Dec. 17, 1784.
CHARLESTON,
DECEMBER 20, 1784.
LAST Saturday arrived the Neptune, Captain
Ihompfon, from Jamaica, by whom we learn,
that Morris Keaton; the pirate and murderer who
was concerned with Johnson and Twentyman, and
apprehended there some time ago, (as mentioned in
our last Monday's Paper) died in the gaol of King-
Ron, on Wednesday, the 17th of November.
Wednesday last the ship William Pitt, Captain
Cazneau, arrived here from Bristol, whith whom
came passengers, Mr. James Wright and Mrs.
Wright, of this city.
Last Thursday evening Mr. John Walker, of
this city, merchant, was married to Miss Mary-
Ann Williamson, daughter of Andrew William
son, Esquire.
Last night was married, Mr William Griffin, to
Miss Polly Wyley, daughter of the late Alexander
Wyley, of this city, deceased
Wednesday last died, after a lingering illness,
Dr. James Hunter, son of the late Mr. James Hun
ter, of this city.
Friday died, in an advanced age, Mrs. Ann-
Davis, of Christ Church Parish.
The Presentments of the Grand Jury for the
Difridt of Ninety-Six, at a Court of Gene
ral Sessions, &c. begun and holden at Nine
ty-Six, on Friday the 26th of November,
1748, before the Honorable i£danus Burke,
one of the Affiant fudges of the said State.
WE the Grand Jury for the diftria aforefaid
upon our oaths present:
Ift. We present as a grievance the want of a fuffi
cient goal in this diftrift, that prisoners might be
kept in fafety, and in some measure in a comfort
able situation.
2d. We present as a grievance the present dilatory
mode of paying Constables fees in criminal ser
vices.
3d. We present as a grievance the almof ltotal ne
gleH of the Laws against Bigamy and Bastardy.
4th. We present as a grievance that the time of
holding the General Election interferes with the
Courts of Justice in this Diftrift.
sth. We present as a grievance that the Civil OIF
cefs of this Diftlia are hot futnilhed with the
Laws of this State.
6th. We present as a grievance the general negle&
of the highways and bridges in this State.
7th. We present as a grievance that the fees of
pra&ifing Attornics in the Courts of Law within
this State are not afcbrtaincd.
l ßth. We present as a grievance that the Civil Lift
of this State, as we apprehend, is by much too
high"
9th. We present as a grievance, that men whose
conduct have been inimical to the liberties of
the United Stated, are permitted to hold places
of trust arid honor in this State.
LL ROY HAMMOND, Foreman.
JAMES MONTGOMERY
ROBERT M'CRERY,
JOHN BLASINGAME,
BENJAMIN KILORE,
MOSES LIDDEL,
GEORGE REED,
ROBERT HANNA.
THOMAS M'CRERt
JOHN RODGERS,
JOHN WILLSON,
H. MIDDLETON,
EDWARD PINE,
ISAAC MITCHELL,
Joseph adair,
JAMES WOODSON.
flexed for Camden Diflriff.
Senators.
Hon. Col. Richardson, Hon. John Cantney;
Efquifres. J
REPRESENTATIVES.
Adam F. Brisbane; Willam Welsh,
John Chefnut, Roger Wilson,
John James, Joseph Lee,
Andrew Bafkin, Hugh White, and
James Rambert, Enquires.
Gen. Sumpter, Col. Richardson, and Glass Caftcn b
Esq; equal votes.
Elected for St. Peter's Parish.
Hbn. Cornelius Duportty Esq; Senators
Repref^tatives.
fames Thompson, Samuel Mahe,
Elias Roberts, Joachim Harlcftone;
Joseph Lawton, John Chisholm, Efqrs.
EleFledfor Prince William's Parish.
Hon. Col. William Harden, Senator.
Refereftniatives.
Gen. Bull, Thomas Middleton, Esq;
John Bull, Esq; John Alx. Cuthbert, Esq;
Major Pierce Butler, Jbhri Lightwood, Esq;
For the Difoffi between Broad and Catabd
Rivers,
Hon. Daniel Huger, Esq; Senate
, Representatives.
J arti ^ s Taylor, Esq; Minor Winn, Esq;
Richard Winn, Esq; David Hopkins, Esq;
Dr. Knox, John Millen, Esq;
Col. Lacy, Feild Farren^ Esq;
Capt, Baker, Henry Hampton, Elq;
For Saxagotha Difriff.
Hon. Richard Hampton, Senators
Representatives.
Col. Jonas Beard, Uriah Goodwin, Eiq;
Judge Pendleton, John Haig, Esq;
Wade Hampton, Esq; jofeph Culpepper, Esq;
Marine l I s t..
ENTERED INWARDS.
Dec. 16. Sloop Friends, Thomson, New-York
Ship William Pitt, Cazneau, Bristol
Sloop Greyhound, Spencer, R. Bland
Sloop Charleston Packet, Cornell, ditto
1% Sloop Hannah and Nancy, Marft,
Philadelphia
Ship St. John Baptist, Wolff, Rotterdam
18. Brig Governor Guerard, H. Hacket,
New-York.
Brig Apollo, J. Haak, Amsterdam
ENTERED OUTWARDS.
16. Brig Charleston Packet, W. Allibone,
Philadelphia'
17. Brig Bctfey and Polly, Lippincott,
New-York
Sloop Delight, Gilbert, Bermuda
Sch. Vigilant, Hammond, Martinico
18. Brig Neptune, Jackson, Cape Francois
Schooner Nancy, Dill, St. Martin's
CLEARED OUTWARDS.
16. Sloop Betsey, Conyers, Georgia
Sloop Fanny, Denable, Port-au-Prince
17, Schooner Rebecca, Swain, N. Carolina
18. Brig Jenny, Collinfon, Dominica
TO-MORROW,
At our Auction-Room,
WILL BE SOLD,
CAREEN Tea, Chocolate, Hard Ware, Glass,
J 10 by 18, and 11 by 9, Blankets, Negro
Cloth, Broad Cloth, Cotton Hose, Oznaburgs,
Checks, Linens, Ladies Shoes, &c. &c.
At 1 o'Clock,
A „od HOUSE WENCH, twelve months credit.
Cudworth £3 Waller.