The Gazette of the state of South-Carolina — Charles-town [S.C.], 1784-12-09 00:00:00, page 3

'TO BE SOLD,
By PUBLIC AUCTION,
I At Messrs. Prioleau and Cos. VENDUE STORE,
The 21st of D^CEaIBER next, the following Tracis
of Land, late the property of John Sanfum, de
ceased:
ALL that Plantation or Tra& of Land, con
taining three hundred and thirty-three acres,
being one-third of an undivided tra& of 1000 acres,
Situated in St. George's Parish, butting and bound
ing at the time of the original survey, south
east on lands granted to the Honorable John Lloyd
and vacant lands, well on Joseph Miller's and va
cant lands, and on all other sides vacant lands.
All that Tra& of Land containing fifty-two and
a half acres of land, situated, lying and being with
iag the bound of the village of DorcheLer, lands
adjoining to the fitft lot in the second range of lots
on laid lands, butting and bounding to the east on
lands of John Stevens, on the south by the line be
tween the firrt and second range of lots, on the
weft by lands of Naro, and on the north by an
highway between the firft and second division.
Alio, all that other '1 rail of Land, containing
thirty-three and one-third acres, more or less, situ
ated, lying and being withing Dorchester land,
butted and bounding eaftcrly on lands of John
Cousins, southerly on the line between the firftand
second range of lots, weltcrly on lands of Joseph
Gillfon Clapp, formerly belonging to Joseph Sum
mer, fen. and northwardly, on the highway between
the firft and second division of lots.
Also, all that Plantation or Tra& of Land, con
taining one hundred acres or thereabouts, situated
and being in St. George's parish, butting and
bounding to the north and weft by lands of John
Izard, Elq. and eaftwardly on lands of Edward
Blake, Esq. and Henry Martin.
Also a few Negroes and a large yawl.—Terms
of payment are—for the one hundred acres trad
one third part cash, one thiid in AuguSt 1786, and
the remaining third in January 1787 —For the
ether tra&s one third part cash, for the remaining
two-thirds, credit till January 1787, bonds with
approved security for the whole, and interest from
the day of sale ; the property not toloe altered, till
the terms are fully complied with.
ALSO, The Lease of a Lot in Elliott-Preet, fac
ing Gadsden's alley, on which is a two-Lory brick
tenement, a large kitchen and very convenient
back Lore, with a good well of water in the yard.
The kitchen and bacl< Lore have been lately put
in compleat repair—The house is inclofed, and
with little expence may be soon complcated, both
for a Lore and dwelling-house. Its situation for
trade will fufliciently recommend it to such, as in
the present scarcity of houses, and in trade, stand in
need—One half of the purchase money Cash, for
the remaining half three months Credit.
And on the 23d day of December next, at the
corner of King and Cliffbrd-ftreets, Sundry articles
of Household Furniture, &c. &c. belonging to the
estate of the deceased. Terms will be made known
en the day of sale.
MARY SANSUM, Executrix.
SA L E,
The Schooner Friendship,
Lying at Eveleigh’s wharf,
Burthen about 220 Barrels of Rice —
Anew vessel, being only two months off the flocks,
built of the best materials, is in every refpea
compleatly found and calculated for the coasting busi
ness, and will not draw more than 6^ feet water, when
loaded, dor terms apply to
WINTHROP, TOD, & WINTHROP,
ts No. if, Bay.
RUN AW A Y,
From the Subscriber' s Plantation, in St. Stephen's Pa
rish, on Friday, the 26th of November,
A NEGRO Woman of very black complexion, nam
ed Lefette, this country born, between 35 and
40 years of age, has loft feme of herfore teeth, and is
a little pitted with thefmall pox, about 5 feet 5 or 6
inches high ; had on when Jhe went away a white Ne
,gro cloth wrapper and coat. The said Negro is sup
posed to have gone immediately for Charleston, where
Jhe may probably endeavour to pass for a free Negro,
and hire herfef to waft and iron, or cook, to which
Jhe has been well used. Whoever will deliver the said
Negro Woman to me at my plantation, on Santee, or
to the Warden of the Work-house, Jhall receive a Re
ward of Three Guineas—And whoever will prove her
being harboured by any white person, so that they may
be brought to justice, fliall receive a Reward of Six
Guineas, and by a Negro, Three Guineas.
PETER SINKLER.
Nov. 30, 1784. &iw
AFTER returning thanks to my former
friends the Planters, for their favours in the
Commission Business, 1 beg leave to inforfa them,
that 1 have again commenced
F A C T O R,
and will be much obliged to diem for a preference
in felling their cropi the ensuing season. 1 dull be
Sufficiently provided with craft to answer their par
poles. I am the Planters molt obedient, humble
fcrvant, Alexander Walker.
CharPJlon, lefet. 27th, 1784.
TO BE 3 O L D,
By A U C TI O N,
At our STOR E, next the Exchange,
On FRIDAY, the 14th day of DECEMBER next,
At 12 o'clock,
That pleasant and mos agreeably situated Plantation,
on Cooper River, called the
RETREAT;
CONTAINING about 400 acres: it is about 7
miles distant from the city, (the south line
thereof is the north or dividing line of St. Philip's
parish from St. James's, Goose Creek) and it com
mands an extensive proved of the river, the bar,
Sullivans illand, &c. &c. The gardens and im
provements were originally la'd out by Sir James
Vv right, late Governor of Georgia, and may again
with a little labour and expence be put in good
order.
As for the foil, with the brick work of the late
buildings, the wood and timber thereon, need not
fay any thing about it, being so near this c'ty, both
by land and water, that any person inclinable to
purchafc, may view them. Ihe lines are new
marked, and the plats may be Seen in our hands.
The conditions of the sale are—One fourth cash,
and the remainder payable in one year, on giving
approved security, and paying intereL from the day
of sale.
Samuel Prioleau, jun. & Co.
Clarlefon, Nov. 29, 1784.
NOTIC E.
WHERE. AS a Commiffiort of Bankrupt under the
Great Seal of Great-Britain, hath been a
warded and ifoed against fOIIN COLES, formerly
of BaJinghaCt-ftreet, in the City of London, face of
New-York, in North America, and late of Hadley in
the County of Middlesex, Merchant; Notice is here
by given, That if any person or persons whomsoever
will give such information lo George Abbot Halt,
of Charlcfton, in South-Carolina, Esq: as may be the
means of recovering ary part of the tylate or effects of
the fad fohn Coles, which have not been delivered up
to the AJ/ignees under the said commifon, he or they
fall, upon such recovery, be entitled to and receive
the fan of Twenty-foe Pounds for every One Hundred.
Pounds that Jhall be recovered in confluence of such
information.
JEE whose names are hereunto fubfribed, Afignees
of the fate and effects of thefaid John Coles, N de
fre this advertifernent to be published in such of the
American news-papers as fall be considered by the
said George Abbott Hall, to be the most likely to anfaer
the end intended by thefaid advertisement. Dated this
third day of January, one thousand seven .hundoed
and eighty-jour.
' % ' H. THORNTON,
J. CHAMBERS.
The aforefaid John Coles having refded some time
in Charleston during the time the BritiJh were in pqf
feffion of it, thefubfriber rsquefs all persons who may
be in poffefon, or can give any ,)formation of any
effects, bonds, notes, or other Specialties or books of
accounts of the said John Coles, to give an account
thereof to him, and they will be entitled to Twenty five
Pounds per cent, upon the recovery of allfums received
thereon.
GEORGE ABBOTT HALL.
Charlefloh, Nov. 1, 1784.
NOTIC E.
A YOUNG MAN, who has been some time in
a store, wishes to become Apprentice to a
Mercantile House in this.city. He can have the
most undoubted recommendation. Enquire of the
Printer.^
Wanted immediately,
TO take charge of several Rice Plantations, a
pcifon well experienced in that business, and
well recommended. Apply to the fubferiber at
the Florfefhoe.
RICHARD BERESFORD.
November 23, 1784.
TO BE LEASED,
For the term of Four Years,
A HOUSE and LOT, on the Bay, No. 24J,
it being one of the best Lands in the city for
trade. Inquire at the premises, of
FRANCIS CLARKE
TO BE LET,
I, LARGE three Lory HOUSE, with suitable
out-buildings, the corner of King-street and
Lamboll's Alley. Inquire No. 93, King-Lrcet.
FOR SALE,
By the box or fuglepound, at No. 18, Corner of Union
and Queen-freet,
^^GULD CALDIES, warranted of the firft
ivl quality, and inferior to none in town at "lea
Fence per pound, by
? t DAVID CAMERON.
Wants Employ,
A YOUNG MAN, who has good recommen
△ l dation, and understands the business of a
Etc, Enquire of the Printer,
NO TIC E.
PURSUANT to the lart will of the late
-1 STEPHEN CATER, Esq. deceased, will
be fold, at his late dwelling house, within one mile
of Dorchester, cn Thursday, the 16th day of De
cember next ensuing, at Public Audion, the whole
of the personal, and part of his real eftatc, on the
following conditions, viz.—All Sums under five
pounds to be cash, all above, c r edit to the firft of
January, 1756, on giving bond with good personal
security ; the property not to be removed or altered
before the conditions of sale are complied with.—:
I he sale to begin at 11 o'clock in the morning, if
the day is favorable, otherwise the firft fair day af
ter, at teat hour, viz.—Upwards of twenty remark
ably fine slaves, amongst which there are carters,
sawyers, house-wenches, handy boys and girls—,
plantation tools, ox and horle carts, upwards of
thirty head of cattle, among them fix working
oxen— —Provihons, confining of rough rice, corn,
peas, potatoes, and corn blades ; a riding chair al
most new, two good chair horses, a commodious
rowing canoe, a variety of house furniture, amongst
which are a handsome mahogany book-case, a double
chest of drawers, a good eight day clock, tables,
chairs, looking-glasses, bedheads, beds and furni
ture ; a collection of books, feme ufeful plate,
kitchen furniture, &c.
ALSO, I hat valuable Plantation, bn which the
deceased did reside: confiding of 350 acres, in 7
acre lots ; four of which are adjoining, on which
Stands the mansion, with every necessary out-build
ing—Also a large brick house, which is at present
used as a barn—the ether three lots join each other,
but intercepted frem the four, by a lot belonging to
Captain Portell; the land is well timbered, and ex
ceeding good for indigo and provisions, the situation
delightful, and but 21 mihs from the city—There
are two rows of live oaks, many of which very large
and interlocked, makes a beautiful avenue from the
road to the house, and perhaps is not to be equalled
in this State ; the diLance from the house to the
river is about too yards, one gradual Lope, which
will admit of high improvements in orchards, gar
dens, &c. and renders it a delightful retreat for a
Gentleman from the city, or one who has large di.
Slant pc^ffions, as it can be made both pleasant
and profitable.—The landing admits verteis of 6 feet:
draught.
GEORGE SMITH,)
JACOB MINUS, < Executors:
J MATTHIAS HUTCHINSON.)
Charlejton, Nov. 16, 1784.
FOR S A L E,
A Cargo of excellent high proof Jamaica
Rum, just arrived.
LIKEWISE
The Sloop I NDUST R Y,
Burthen 90 tons, afaunch built vessel, only Ryears old.
For particulars inquire of Henry Putnam, No. 9,
Stoll's Alley, or on board faidjioop, at Prioleau's wharf.
Mr. T U R N E Rs
Dancing and Fencing Academy,
Bill be opened at the Lodge-Room, in Beresford's AG
Ty, on TUESDAY, the 16th infant,
WHERE Ladies and Gentlemen may depend
upon being tought those polite accomplish
ments in the most approved and fafhionable taste.
Every attention Shall be paid towards forming the
manners of the pupils.-—Ladies and Gentlemen
taught privately if requeLed.
Dancing days, Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur
day. Fencing on Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day. Hours of attendance from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M.
TO BE SO L D,
On Credit;
A Light neat WINDSOR SULKEY, which is
Ff new, and two warranted CHAIR HORSES,
as good as any in the Late, and not old, the owner
having no further use for them. Inquire of the
Printer.
Burgwin, Hooper, & Alexander,
No. 8, Bedon's Alley,
HAVE FOR SA L E,
For ready pay or upon the cuJlomary credit—
NEGRO cloth, blankets, Lriped linfeys and
other woollens. A complete affertment of
ironmongery, confiding of materials for house build
ing, house and Ship carpenters, blacksmiths, Slice
makers, curriers and coopers tools, plantation
tools and kitchen utenfu's. Large Steelyards, that
will weigh a barrel of rice, scales and weights for a
ton draught, anchors and grapnels, with a^great vaa
ricty of other goods—A handsome allowance made
to wholesale purchasers.
N. B. The highest prices given for tobacco of the
bell quality, deer Skins, and most other kinds of
produce.
A consignment of tin ware, fail duck, Short
pipes and cotton Stripes to bo Sold at the cort and
charges. c ts