The Gazette of the state of South-Carolina — Charles-town [S.C.], 1784-06-24 00:00:00, page 2

my. &c. &c. &c. In all which important Ter
%vices colonel Waldington bore a principal share,
and acquitted himlelf to the utmofl fatisfa&ion of
his country, by displaying, on every occasion, the
molt persevering induffry, personal courage, and
military abilities. 'lle.was again appointed to the
command of the Virginia troops, and held it with
figrial credit till his refignatjon in 1759, when he
married the young widow of Mr. Cuftis, his pre
sent ladv;"with whom he # had a fortune of twenty
thousand pounds ftethnginhbrowurightbeliJ.es her
dower "in ope' of the principal estates in Virginia.
From this'period he became as afliduous to ierve
'the date as a fenatoi, as he had hitherto been active
to defend it as a soldier. For leveral years he
represented Frederick County, and had a feat for
Fairfax County; at the time he was, appointed by
tthe Assembly, in' conformity withthe univeffal
wilh of the people, to be one of their four dele
gates at the firft general Congress. ' lt was with no
final! reh^ stelae he engaged again in the active
feenes of life; and Ttnccrely believe, that no
motives, but such as spring fromA most d finterefted
.patriotism, could have ever prevailed upon him to
relinquish 'the .most. refined domestic pleasures,
which it was ever in his power to command, and
the great delight betook in farming, and the im
provement of his. estate. . ;
You'wcll know that General Washington is,
perhaps, the greatest landholder in America, (the
proprietors of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the
Northern Neck exempted) for besides his lady's
fortune, and io,oool. falling to him by the death
of her only daughter, he has large trd&s of land,
taken up by himielf early in life, some consider
able purchases made from, officers who had lands
allotted them for theirfervices; and has, moreover,
made great additions lohis §2ftate at Mount Vernon.
It is impossible, in this country, as in England,
to ratethe value of Abates by their annual rent or
income, because they a;e Trniverfally tilled by
negroes, and in the hands of landholders. There
arc marty,eftates in 'the 'middle.colonies, which
1 ever produced a clear income to their owners of
five hundred a year, -that,may be 'eafily fold for
forty thousand pounds. 'General Washington's,
however, will ndt be overrated, if set down at a
good four thousand pounds English, per ann. and
his whole .property could not be bought for forty
years purchase.
When it was determined at length in Congress,
after .every step towards an accommodation had
failed, and every petition from America had been
ac je&ed, to repel by force the invasion from Great-
Britain, the eyes of the whole Continent were
immediately turned upon Mr. Washington. With
one common voice he was called forth to the
defence.of his country; and it is, perhaps, his
peculiar glory, that there was not a single inhabi
tant of these bates, except himfclf, who did not
approve the choice, and place the firmeft confi
dence in his integrity and abilities.
Hearrived at Cambridge, in New-England, in
July 1775, andthere took the supreme command
.of the armies of America. He was received at
the camp with that heart felt exultation which
Superior merit can alone inspire, after having in
his progress through the several states, received
every mark of affection arid esteem, which they
conceived were due to the man, whom the whole
continent looked up to for fafety and freedom.
As he always refufed to accept of any pecuniary
appointment for his public Services, no salary has
been annexed by Congress to his important com
mand, and he.only drew weekly for the expence
of his public table, andother aeceffary demands.
Cen. Washington having never been in Europe,
could not possibly have seen much military service
when the armies of Britain were sent to subdue
them; yet still, for a variety of reasons, he was
by much the most proper man on this continent,
and probably any wh^re else, to be placed at the
head of an American army. The very high esti
mation he flood in for integrity and honor ; his
engaging in the cause of his country from senti
ment, and a conviction of her wrongs; his mode
ration in politics; his extensive property, and his
approved abilities as a commander, were motives
which necessarily obliged the choice of America
to fall upon him. ,
That nature has given him extraordinary military
talents, will hardly be controverted by his most
bitter enemies; and having been earlya&uated with
a warm passion to lerve his country in the military
line, he has greatly improved them by unwearied
industry, and a close application to the bell writers
upon taffies, and by a more than common method
and exa&nefs: and, in reality, when it comes to
be considered, that at firft, he only headed a body
of men, entirely unacquainted with military dis
cipline and operations, Somewhat ungovernable in
temper, and who at best could only be stiled an
alert and good militia, a&ing under short enlist
ments, uncloathed, unaccoutred, and at all times
very ill supplied with ammunition and artillery;
and that with such an army, he withstood the
„ ravages and progress of near forty thousand veteran
troops, plentifully provided with every necessary
article, confanded, by the bravest officers in
Europe, and supported By a very powerful navv,
which effectually prevented all movements by
water; when, I lay, all this, comes to be imparti
ally considered, I think I mav venture to pronounce
that General Washington will be regarded by man
kind, as one of the greatest military ornaments of
the present age, and that his name will.command
the veneration ori the kteft poftmity.
I would not mention to you the peifon of this
>diftinguilhed man, were I not convinced that it
bears great analogy to the qualifications of his
bjnind. General Washington is a tall, well made
.man, rather large boned, and has a tolerable gen
fteel address; his features are manly and bold, his
.eyes of. a blueish cast, snd very lively ; his hair a
deep-brown, this face rather long, and marked
witli the final! pox; his complexion, fun-burnt and
without much colour, and his countenance sen
sible, competed, and thoughtful; rthere is a re
markable air of dignity about him, with a striking
degree of gracefulnefs: he has an excellent under
handing, without much quickness; is ftri&ly just,
vigilant' and generous; an affectionate husband, a
faithful friend, a father to the deserving soldier;
gentle in his manners, in temper rather reserved;
a total stranger to religious prejudices, which have
fc often excited Christians of one denomination to
cut the throats of those of another; in his morals
jirreproachable ; hewas never known to exceed the
bounds of the most rigid temperance: in a word,
all his friends and acquaintances universally allow,
that no man ever united in his own person a more
perfect alliance of the virtues of a philosopher
with the talents of a general. -Candour, sincerity,
affability, and Simplicity, seem to be the striking
features of his character, till an occasion offers of
.displaying the most determined bravery and inde
pendence of spirit.
Such, my good friend, is the man to whom
America intruded her important cause. Hitherto
The has had every reason to be fatisfied with her
choice; and most ungrateful would she be to the
great Disposer of human events, were fire not to
render him unremirted thanks for having provided
her with filch a citizen at such a crisis.
Most nations have been favoured with some
deliverer: the Israelites had their .Moses; Rome
had her Camillus; Greece her Leonidas; Sweden
her Gustavus ; and England her Hambdens, her
Ruffels, and her Sydneys; but these illustrious
heroes, though fuccefs'ful in preserving and de
fending, did not, like Washington, form or esta
blish empires, which will, in all probability, be
the refuge or asylum of liberty banished from
Europe by luxury and corruption. J. B.
P A R I S, March 6.
The Marquis de Rofmadeck died on the 20th
of last month, aged 88 years, leaving all his for
tune, amounting to 800,000 livers, to Mons. Ie
Febre d'OrmeiTon, to the prejudice of his nephew ;
but this worthy man, who was formerly Comptrol
ler-General of the Finances, went immediately to
a Notary and signed a formal renunciation to all
pr@tenfions to the effe&s of the Marquis de Rof
madeck, and ordered the Notary to take it to the
lawful heir. This is one of the rare infiances of
difintei eftednefs which ought to be made public.
CHARLESTON,
3 UNE 24, 1784.
&tra& of a letter from a Gentleman in London, to
his friend in New-York, dated March 7.
" r I 'HE Tories still retain their enmity against
A such chara&ers as have been active in esta
blishing your indepencence, they manifefted during
the war: A recent instance happened at the New-
York Coffee-houfe, a few days ago—Dr. Wither
spoon was turned out by some of those chara&ers,
-and abused in a veiy umgentleman-like manner."
Saturday morning last embarked and failed for
Rhode-Bland, in the flbop Peggy, Richard Estes,
roaster, Mrs. Childs, John Stocks, Esq; of Chehaw,
Thomas Smith, Esq; of St. Bartholomew's Parzih,
Mr. Gayer, and Capt. Grafton, of Rhode-Ifland,
and some others.
The Anniversary of our Independence falling
this Year on Sunday, the day after, Monday, the
fame will be celebrated; when his Excellency the
Governor will, at 12 o'clock, meet the Honorable
the Privy Council, the State Officers, the Members
of both Houses of Legislature, the Magistrates
and others, at the State House, from whence, to
walk in procession to review the.two Battalions of
Militia, and the Corps of Artillery, of this city,
who afterwards, with the Officers of said Corps,
Continental Officers, Citizens and Foreigners, will
partake of a Collation, to be provided on the
occasion, at Government House.
Saturday evening last Mr. Thomas Foster, mer
chant, was married to Mrs. Mary Brewton, widow
of the deceased Mr. John Brewton, and eldest
daughter of Edward Weyman, Esq; of this city.
On Sunday evening Capt. John Porter, of this
city, was married to Miss Polly Cox, eldest daughter
of the deceased Mr. Jufeph Cox, late of the Rate
of New-York.
Last Thursday evening Mr. Charles Warham,'
of this city, merchant, was married to Mils Mary
'Gibbes, daughter of William Gißbes, Esq.
The famewvening was married tin St. Thomas's
Panfli, Capt. Jolin Hart, to Miss Mary Screven,
youngest daughter of Gen. James Screven, deceased,
date or the state of Georgia.
Died on Friday evening, after along illness, Mr^
George Smith, of St, Thomas's Parish, son of the
late Rev. Mr. Joiich Smith, many years' Pastor of
th > Independent Church in this city.
Saturday died, after a lingering illness, the Rev.
Mr. Edward Mathewes, of this city.
Yesterday morning died in this city, Miss Polly
E^ft'"" °''"^>'" er °' Daniel Jenkins, Esq; of
Lately died at Waccamaw, near Georgetown,
Joseph Allfton, Esq; of that place.
n 6~t I c£ ~
TH E Members ms die Marine Antibri
tannic Society, are requested to attend
at the City-lAVERn, on Saturday evening, the
'third of July next, at 7 o'clock, on bulinefs of
the utrnoft Importance.
^By Order of the President.
Wm. H. IORRANS, D. Secretary
Just P ÜBLISH E D,
And to be SOL Dat No. 24^, on the Bay, or at
the Printing-ofreer
The TRAVELS of FANCY,
Being a Political, Historical, and Moral
Account of her Adventures during tire late
War. To which is added,
A POETICAL RHAPSODY,
Addressed to her by one of her Lovers.
At our AUCTION-ROOM^
TUESDA Y, 29th yune.
Will be S O L D, precisely at 12 o'Clock,
25 prime New NEGROES.
Conditions of sale will be made known bn the day*
"Cudworth & Waller.
A L L those who ft and indebted to WIL LIA M
TII O M PSON, City-Tavern, are requeftedi
to difeharge their rejfe&ive Accounts, on or before the
15th of July next. His engagements with his Cre a
ditors areJuch, as to confrain him to the enforcement
of pun&uality with his Debtors. Those who make
no Payment, by Cgft or f cured Bonds before that
Day, mast excuse the necessity which /hall coerce Thomp
son, (in his own defence) to place their Accounts in
the hands of an Attorney.
MR. THOMPSON informs his Friends and
Customers, that they can be supplied, by
the Dozen, with ARRACK and BURGUNDY
of the firft quality.
City-Tavern, June 22, 1784,
Immediately Wanted,
On CHARTER for LONDON,
A VESSEL of about 180 tons burthen, to
load at Georgetown, in this State. Enquire
at No. 6, Tradd-ftreet,
June 23, 1784.
To be SOL D,
At Colcock & Gibbons Vendue,
° n TUESDAY next,
Three Pair of HORSES,
Separate or together, as, the pur
chaser may chufe.
On Friday next, the 25th of June,
Will be SOLD at the Exchange Coffee-Room, pre~
cifely at I o'Clock,
THE Sloop BETSEY, burthen about
400 barrels of pork, with all her fails, rig
ging, &C. being well found; she is a good tlrong
built vessel, fails remarkably faft, having made seve
ral voyages during the war, of an ealy draught of
water, would make an excellent coaster or droger;
she lies at Wragg's wharf, where she will remain until
fold. Inventory may be seen at our Auction-Room.
Conditions of sale. Ready Money.
Cudworth &; Waller.
S T R A Y S.
A Bright bay Mare, trots, cantors, and paces,
about 14 hands high, branded something like
gT.—Alfo a bright bay Horse, about 12 hands high,
'paces trots, and canters, branded D. S.—A black and
white cow, branded IM, a cross on the right ear, and
two flits which makes 3 figures. Whoever owns the said
frays must apply to JOHN SAUNDERS,
Cain-hight, June 15, i]3d.