The Gazette of the state of South-Carolina — Charles-town [S.C.], 1784-11-15 00:00:00, page 2

Foreign Intelligence.'
L 0 N D O N, Au^ft 21.
THE new rftablifhment for the island of St.
John's, in the gtilph of St. Lawrence, is fi
nally adjufte'd, and inftfu&idns have been dispatch
ed to John Pair, Esq, the Governor of Nova-Sco
tia, under whole jurffdiftton this settlement is pla
ced. The present Governor, Mr. Patterfoh, is not
to be recalled, but to remain and receive his in
ftru&jons from Nova-Scotia, until such time as an
opportunity offers of removing him to some other
settlement, as ft is intended to annihilate the office
of Governor in the island of St. John's.
A calculation has just been made at Paris, by or
der of -the King, of the clergy in the kingdom of
Trance; Which are found, upon the belt authority,
to amount to one hundred fixty-ninc'thoufand and se
ven persons.
“Extract of a letter from Dublin, August 14.
The riotous proceedings of the mob still conti
nue to rage here with unprecedented violence, and
the unhappy quarrel between the Viceroy's Aid
de-Camps and a citizen, TO which several were
wounded, has confidetably increased their inso
lence, the Officershaving been in the wrong, which
gives the party against them every advantage.
Scarce a day/paffes without the tarring a'nd feather
ing of some person who has been in the Erjglifh
import trade; and material orders for British goods
have been countermanded.
American Intelligence.
STATE of PENNSYLVANIA.
In the COUNCIL of CENSORS,
Friday, September 24, 1784. P. M.
The Draught of an Address from this Council to the
Freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
readyeflerday, and laid on the table for confedera
tion, was taken up for a second reading, and the
fame being conffeted, was adopted as follows, viz.
(Concluded from our last.)
ONE or two objections have been stated by the
minority, which deserve a moment's cool at
tention: It is made an objection, that explanations
of many parts of the conflitution are introduced,
which it is asserted is the exclusive business of the
convention. The business of the convention, if a
convention had been called, we apprehend would
have been to eftabhfh and confirm such amend
ments, explanations and additions, as had been
agreed upon by the Council of Censors, and pro
mulgated at lead fix months before the election of
the members of convention. Our business was to
examine, “ whether the confutation had been pre
served inviolate in all its parts, and whether the
legislative and executive branches of government
had affirmed to themselves other or greater powers
than they were entitled to by the constitution." It
was impofhble to do this without explaining what
the constitution meant in the different paiTages
which came under consideration upon thele que
stions; as impossible as it would be to determine,
whether a man had walked in the right path, with
out examining what the right path is. This is very
different from altering the constitution; as different
as the duty of a judge is from that of a legislature.
Judges in every pait of the World explain and de
clare what the meaning of the law is; but they
Cannot alter the law. We must have deserted a
great, and perhaps the most important part of our
duty, that of examining into the deviations from
the constitution, if we had not undertaken to ex
plain and understand what 'he constitution meant.
More need not be added on this head.
Another objection is taken to our conftruffion
of the 20th fe&ion of the constitution, in that pait
which directs, that the Supreme Executive Coun
cil are to prepare such business, as may appear to
them necessary to lay before the General Assembly.
We have supposed, and have no doubt that this
fe&ion, which dire&s the Council to prepare such
business as may appear to them necessary, directs
them to prepare, among other things, sketches or
draughts of bills, which are a part of the business
ofthe House, if on any occasion they should think
such business, that is to fay such draughts of bills,
necessary. We apprehend, no other conftru&ion
can be put on the words ; yet it is asserted, that this
conftruaion conveys a monflrous power to the
Council; is an encroachment on the authority of
the legislature, and amounts to the'power of origi
nating all laws in the Council. We trust that can
did and unprejudiced people will think otherwise.
Indeed if no bills could be brought before the As
sembly, but those of which the Council prepared the
draughts, it would be attended with the dangerous
consequences which have been urged against us:
But on the present conftru&ion the legislature have
the full power of bringing in and rejecting what
bills they please; and as to any draughts which may
be prepared by Council, the House, if they choose,
may even refufe to fuffer them to lie on the table.
The House have the whole controul, the whole
power ; Council can only assist the House to expe
dite such business, as they choose to perform, and
about which they are willing to receive the alli
ance of Council: There is no danger of any en
/croachment on the authority of ti^ legislature
ment, and wholly independent of the Council. On
— other hand, Council, in many instances, par
CHARLESTON,
NOVEMBER 8, 1784.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in North-Caro
lina, to his friend in the Western country, dated Au
^ 5-
1/ OU ask what I understand by a liberal cession
I of western territory. I answer the complete
surrender of jurifdi&ion and foil. I agree with you
that our cefiion of bag lands is clogged with un
reasonable conditions; that may be afcr bed to the
last efforts of an interested party, not the sense of
the people, nor even the majority of the legislature,
who were worried into the measure. But as far as
the army, and the settlers are really intetefted, I
think the conditions right. As to the speculations
of land jobbers, I trust our more enlightened Ame
rican rulers will model that otherwise. If they do
rot, I confefs," the union will be benefited but lit
tle indeed. Your vindication of Virginia politics
d?' 1 ? fatis f y me. We copy tog much from them,
ticularly a§ to Salaries, are and ought to be depen
dent upon th ^g^ In preparing business to lay be
fore te6fferal Assembly, the Council will a& in
subordination to the pleasure of the House, with,
out any authority to controul the legislature. At
well might a servant, who is bound to aid and assist
his master, be fufpe&ed to have it in his power to
enslave him. ,
Other objections, in the heat of debate, have
been urged and entered on out minutes againfl,our
proceednigs. Amongst the rest, we are blamed for
n °t approving of the power claimed by some per
sons foi the General Affembl^^f being at once the
accusers and judges of fuch^Xmay be charged witli
mifeondu&in office. ^/Ve think this a power of
an odious nature, which no Assemblyman would
wish to exercifej,nd that the only constitutional
mode of trial for any supposed crime is either by
j lir yq or oQ/mpeachrnent by the Assembly before
the Qwrfil. We are confident, that the people of
Pennsylvania will never be averse to the faireft and
fulled opportunity of defence, that can be allowed
to a supposed criminal, and will in ordinary cases
prefer the mode of trial by jury; in extraordinary,
that of impeachments. We think the constitution
enjoins it.
But there would be no end to our address, if we
were to go iw< o all the disputes that have taken
pace among Is. Good men will judge of our pro
ceedings with candor: Intelligent men will refleft
and determine for themselves. Ahe minutes of our
proceedings are published for the infpe&ion of the
woild; and we wish them to be impartially exa
mined. \\ e have met with obftru&idns which we
did not exped; but we wish not to inflame'; we
wish the peace of Pennsylvania. It would crown
our days with joy, it would afford the most solid
confutation to our declining years (for the most of
us have past the meridian of life) should our endea
vours contribute any thing towards promoting the
peace and happiness of thin diftra&gd ftate.Should
we be disappointed, we Inall Itill console ourselves
with the reflection, that we have used our best,
our most honed endeavours. By you we were ap
pointed; and into your hands we resign the fgered
deposit of the public welfare.
Before wt take our final leave, however, we
must entreat to be indulged a few words more, re-
Ipe&ing the conduct which we conceive to be ne
cessary for the preservation of public liberty, and
without which the forms of all constitutions are
Vain. We have seen this fate at no very distant
period, with her sister Bates, kindled into a flame
of patriotism, which enabled us to overlook mere
personal considerations, and to confider the inte
tefts of the community as of more importance than
Our own— 1 hat glorious principle seems much ob
feured, but we hope is not extinguished. If we
would be induced to lay aside our personal animo
sities and party prejudices, we are persuaded that
public feint would revive, and the date Would be
happy.
The immediate effect of this spirit would be, that
honest and able men, men of known ability, would
be employed in the service of the public, and we
should all be found promoting the good of each
other, instead of quarrelling among ouifelves, and
hunting down and destroying some of the most
faithful friends of the American cause. For seven
years to come, the constitution cannot be changed;
it may be obftru&ed and opposed, abused and mil
applied to bad purposes, as the bed things often
are, and always may be. Should this unhappily
be the case, we shall continue to fee days of tumult
and confufion. But we hope for better things.
It is certainly our interest and duty as a people, to
be at peace with each other, and not to be led away
by perform who have private and felfifh views, in
to Scenes of difeord and misery. If with heart and
hands united, we will all combine to support the
constitution, and apply its injunctions to the best
uses of society, we shall find it a source of the rich
est blessings. We would earnestly recommend
this to you. Give it a fair and honeft.trial; and if,
after all, at the end of another seven years, it shall
be found necessary or proper to introduce any
changes, they may then be brought in, and esta
blished upon a full convi&ion of their ufefulnefs,
with harmony and good temper, without noise, tu
mult or violence.
May the God of harmony and love deeply im
press these sentiments on all our minds. Farewell.
Extract from the minutes,
SAMUEL BRYAN, Secretary.
and both disgrace our profeffiohs of being renubli.
cans.
• I r':V' e A ' e re f ervatio n refpe&ing slaves, is an
indelible hain on both our humanity and politics.
f °? n ' olation is , that although the supreme coun
ci 01 the nation is famed for moderation, yet on
proper occasions they will be Ready, and a& as faith
ful guardians far posterity, as well as for the felfifh
mortals that exist at this ^ra. The manceuvres
-° e ° r b! a has made to evade a cefiion of western
~, bc fu tile: theirs with good reason
ought to be liberal, and co-extensive with ours."
Q" ebcc we ^arn, that Lieutenant-Gen^-
'ri n '"" a " was '° ' a ' L 01 England on the 12th
of .ait month, and that the command of the British
forces in that province had devolved on Brigadier-
General St. Ledger.
Ihurfday last the brigantine Lucretia, Captain
Stephen linker, arrived here from New-York,
with whom came upwards of forty passengers;
among them are—Mr. Thomas Hooper and Lady,
Chllftan ? Mr - Henty Shoolbre^
Mr. Othntel Giles, Mr. George Miller, Rev Mr
M r Robert Wilson, Mr. E. Hopkins, two
Far q uha rs, Mr. Elliott and Mr. La Compte,
AT 'N Or ^% a ? d tl] r ee daughters and two sons of
Mr. Nott, of this city.
„, L ^ ew ' fe arrived the sloop Nancy, Captain D.
Anodes, from Boston—Schooner Santa Catharina
Captain Canter, from Augustine.—The sloop Do^
P hin ' ,p Stanhope, and the sloop Dispatch,
Capt. Rylie, from this port, are fafe arrived at
Kingtton, Jamaica.
A few days ago was married, at the feat of Gen.
Huger, on the Congaree river, Jehu Wilson, Esq.
, to Mils Sarah Chalmers, daughter of the deceased
Hr. Lionel Chalmers, of this city.
Yesterday departed this life, Mr. John Middle
late an Officer in Col. Lee's Partisan Legion
His aeath is^amented as a loss to his country.
Last Wedhefday evening died, aftet a severe ill
"'"both Middleton, rcli& of Thomas
Middleton, Eiq. of Crowfield, and youhgeft daugh
ter 01 the deceased David Deas, Esq. of this city.
T oTm ORRO W,
At our Antlion-Room,
At 10 o'Clock,
Will begin the sale ofa
Cargo of valuable GOODS,
Lately from Europe.
And at 12 o'Clock,
WILL BE SOLD,
An elegant BAY II ORS E, about 16
hands high, and 5 year's old.
Cudworth & Waller.
For Private Sale,
THE ichooner Ranger, not more than 2 years
o ', British regiiter, burthen about 70 tons,
dra&'o only 6 feet when loaded, witli her furniture,
tackel and apparel, as she now lays in the dream,
opposite trie ercpange; she .has just undergone a
thorough repair, and may be lent to fra without
any experice whatever. If she is not fold before
Iliuriday, tire 18th infe. she will on that day be
fold at Public Auction, by
Primerofe, Thomson, & Co.
Public Auction.
On WEDNESDAY, the 17th NOVEMBER inst.
foecfely at 10 q Clock, in the forenoon, on Prio^
lean's wharf,
W I LL BE s 0L D, by
Primerofe, Thomson, & Co.-
A Quantity ofTENERIFFE WINE, of the firff
quality, in pipes, hogsheads, and quarter
calks ; the property ofa Gentleman about to depart
this State.
Mr. T URNE^r '
Dancing & Fencing Academy
WILL be opened at the Lodge-Room
in Beresford's Alley, on Tuesday next, the
16th instant, where ladies and gentlemen may de
pend upon being taught those polite accomplishments
in the most approved and faihionable take. Every
attention shall be paid towards forming the manners
of the pupils.—Ladies and Gentlemen taught pri
vately if requeued.
Dancing days, Fuefday, Fhurfday, and Saturday;
fencing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hours
of attendance from 9 A, M. till 2 F. M.
Mr. HE^RY MOUNIER,
TTAVING administered upon the estate and es-
A feels of Francis Forget, of Jackfonbotough,
Merchant, deceased, desires all persons indebted to
tire copartnerfhip of Lewis Genay and Francis For
get, late of Jackfonborough, Merchants, either by
bond, note, or book account, to fettle with the
iqblcribcr as soon as possible, the surviving partner
Lewis Genay having aligned and made over to the
fubferiber the whole concerns of said copartner
ship- HENRY MOUNIER.
Jackfonborough. I&y, 12 ; 178. fr &iw